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Royals at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 6  —  Its Wednesday, August 6 and the Royals (56-58) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (64-51).  —  Michael Wacha is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Dustin May for Boston.
Discussion: Royals Review
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Astros at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 6  —  Its Wednesday, August 6 and the Astros (64-50) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (55-57).  —  Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) is slated to take the mound for Houston for the first time since …
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Twins at Tigers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 6  —  Its Wednesday, August 6 and the Twins (53-60) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (66-49).  —  Pierson Ohl is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Jack Flaherty for Detroit.
Discussion: Twin Cities
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Rays at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 6  —  It's Wednesday, August 6 and the Rays (55-59) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (55-58).  Shane Baz is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Tyler Anderson for Los Angeles.
Discussion: Associated Press
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Yankees at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 6  —  It's Wednesday, August 6 and the Yankees (60-53) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (59-55).  Carlos Rodón is slated to take the mound for New York against Jack Leiter for Texas.
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Blue Jays at Rockies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 6  —  It's Wednesday, August 6 and the Blue Jays (66-48) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (30-82).  Kevin Gausman is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Kyle Freeland for Colorado.
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Cardinals at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 6  —  Its Wednesday, August 6 and the Cardinals (57-57) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (65-48).  Matthew Liberatore is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Shohei Ohtani for Los Angeles.
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Padres at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 6  —  It's Wednesday, August 6 and the Padres (62-51) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (54-59).  Nestor Cortes is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Anthony DeSclafani for Arizona.
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Brewers at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 6  —  It's Wednesday, August 6 and the Brewers (68-44) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (47-64).  Jose Quintana is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Spencer Strider for Atlanta.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Battery Power
NBCSports.com:   Giants at Pirates prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 6
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Guardians at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 6
Discussion: New York Post and Plain Dealer
NBCSports.com:   Orioles at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 6
Jorge Montanez / NBCSports.com:
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Yankees continue search for late-inning consistency  —  In this week's Closer Report, we examine more of the fallout from the trade deadline, including changes in the Yankees' bullpen, Kyle Finnegan stepping up in Detroit, and Phil Maton seizing an opportunity in Texas.
Associated Press:
Gavin Williams just misses Guardians' first no-hitter in 44 years in 4-1 win over Mets  —  NEW YORK — Gavin Williams came within two outs of Cleveland's first no-hitter in 44 years before Juan Soto homered with one out in the ninth inning, and the Guardians completed a three-game sweep …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Extend Roman Anthony  —  The Red Sox locked up another budding star, signing outfielder Roman Anthony to an eight-year extension covering the 2026-33 seasons with a club option for 2034.  The Frontline Athlete Management is reportedly guaranteed $130MM on a deal that also includes …
Discussion: ESPN, masslive.com and MLB.com
 
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