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Braves at Reds Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 31 — Its Thursday, July 31 and the Braves (45-62) are in Cincinnati to begin a series against the Reds (57-52). — Carlos Carrasco is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Andrew Abbott for Cincinnati.
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Rays at Yankees prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 31 — Its Thursday, July 31 and the Rays (54-55) are in Bronx to wrap up their series against the Yankees (59-49). — Ryan Pepiot is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Marcus Stroman for New York.
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Rangers at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 31 — Its Thursday, July 31 and the Rangers (57-52) are in Seattle to open a series against the Mariners (57-52). — Kumar Rocker is slated to take the mound for Texas against George Kirby for Seattle.
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Dodgers at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 30
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Rockies at Guardians Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 30
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Plain Dealer
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Rays at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 30
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Red Sox at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 30
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Diamondbacks at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 30
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Associated Press:
Suárez to Mariners, Durán to Phillies as MLB trade market heats up before Thursday's deadline — The Seattle Mariners acquired slugger Eugenio Suárez, the Philadelphia Phillies dealt for hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Durán and identical twin relievers Tyler …
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Sources: Mariners finalizing trade for D-backs' Eugenio Suarez — The Seattle Mariners are finalizing a trade for third baseman Eugenio Suárez, landing the most coveted power bat of trade deadline season from the Arizona Diamondbacks for three prospects, sources told ESPN on Wednesday night.
Jorge Montanez / NBCSports.com:
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Wednesday deals shake up closer landscape ahead of trade deadline — Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings — Tier 1: At the Top — Andrés Muñoz - Seattle Mariners — Hader made back-to-back outings against the Nationals this week …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: Phillies, Twins agree to trade for Jhoan Duran — The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a trade for Jhoan Duran, one of baseball's best relievers, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, and paid a high price to the Minnesota Twins to get it done. — According to sources …
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MLB Trade Deadline: Phillies acquire closer Jhoan Durán from Twins; roster impact and fantasy analysis — The first big domino of the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline fell on Wednesday night when the Twins traded their closer, Jhoan Durán, to the Phillies for RHP Mick Abel and catching prospect Eduardo Tait.
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Yahoo! Sports and New York Times
Destiny Lugardo / Phillies Nation:
Phillies to acquire Jhoan Duran from Twins
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Associated Press:
Cubs add pitching depth with Michael Soroka, Andrew Kittredge — The Chicago Cubs bolstered their pitching staff ahead of the trade deadline by adding right-handers Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals and Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles.
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Cubs add depth to rotation by acquiring Michael Soroka from Nationals — The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals, adding a veteran starter as they pursue an NL Central title. — Washington received two minor leaguers: infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Reds acquire 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes in trade with Pirates — The Cincinnati Reds have acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura, it was announced Wednesday.
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Pitcher Shane Bieber heading to Blue Jays in deal with Guardians — Pitcher Shane Bieber is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians. — Bieber, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery in April 2024, has made five rehab starts.
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Associated Press:
Shohei Ohtani leaves the mound with cramping vs. Reds but hopes to make next start — CINCINNATI — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is hopeful that he will be able to make his next mound start after his outing was cut short by cramping in his right hip.
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Los Angeles Times, Yahoo Sports, True Blue LA, Orange County Register, New York Post, Boston.com and Sportsnet.ca
Associated Press:
Mets bolster bullpen again, acquire Tyler Rogers from Giants for José Buttó, two others — NEW YORK — The busy New York Mets made another trade Wednesday to strengthen their injury-depleted bullpen, acquiring right-hander Tyler Rogers from the fading San Francisco Giants for three players.
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Andrew Marchand / New York Times:
ESPN parts ways with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of rape lawsuit: Sources — ESPN has cut ties with NFL Hall of Famer and media analyst Shannon Sharpe less than two weeks after he settled a lawsuit in which his ex-girlfriend accused him of rape, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic on Wednesday.
