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Cubs at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 13 — Its Wednesday, August 13 and the Cubs (67-51) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (70-50) in Game 2 of their three-game series. — Cade Horton is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Kevin Gausman for Toronto.
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Sportsnet.ca and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mariners at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 13 — Its Wednesday, August 13 and the Mariners (67-53) are in Baltimore looking to make it two in a row over the Orioles (53-66). — Logan Gilbert is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Trevor Rogers for Baltimore.
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Baltimore Sun and BaltimoreBaseball.com
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Red Sox at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 13 — Its Wednesday, August 13 and the Red Sox (66-55) are in Houston to take on the Astros (67-53). — Walker Buehler is slated to take the mound for Boston against Hunter Brown for Houston.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Twins at Yankees prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 13 — Its Wednesday, August 13 and the Twins (56-63) are in the Bronx to take on the Yankees (64-56). — Joe Ryan is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Cam Schlittler for New York.
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Twins Time
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Phillies at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 13 — Its Wednesday, August 13 and the Phillies (69-50) are in Cincinnati for the final game of their three-game series against the Reds (63-58). — Cristopher Sánchez is slated …
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Phillies Nation, Redleg Nation and Red Reporter
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Pirates at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 13 — It's Wednesday, August 13 and the Pirates (51-70) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (75-44). Mitch Keller is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Brandon Woodruff for Milwaukee.
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Nationals at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 13 — It's Wednesday, August 13 and the Nationals (47-72) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (60-60). Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against Seth Lugo for Kansas City.
Discussion:
Federal Baseball and Royals Review
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Tigers at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 13 — It's Wednesday, August 13 and the Tigers (69-52) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (44-76). Shane Smith is slated to take the mound for Chicago, while Detroit has yet to announce its starting pitcher.
Discussion:
South Side Sox and MLive.com
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Dodgers at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 13 — It's Wednesday, August 13 and the Dodgers (68-52) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (58-62). Shohei Ohtani is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Kyle Hendricks for Los Angeles.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and True Blue LA
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Padres at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 13
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Braves at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 13
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Braves at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 12
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New York Post and Battery Power
ESPN:
Mets promoting prospect Nolan McLean to boost rotation — NEW YORK — Pitching prospect Nolan McLean will make his major league debut Saturday for the New York Mets, who are hoping the right-hander can provide a boost to a struggling rotation. — McLean, 24, is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Mets' farm system by ESPN.
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Yahoo Sports, New York Daily News, AM New York, Amazin' Avenue, MLB Trade Rumors, New York Post and Bleacher Report
Chandler Rome / New York Times:
All-Star closer Josh Hader lands on IL with shoulder strain as Astros' injury issues continue — HOUSTON — Add another injury to a Houston Astros season defined by them. — The Astros placed All-Star closer Josh Hader on the injured list Tuesday, one day after he reported shoulder discomfort …
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CBSSports.com, Battery Power, Yahoo Sports, NESN.com, The Crawfish Boxes, MLB.com and MLB Trade Rumors
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Associated Press:
Cardinals' Willson Contreras out of lineup with foot injury after being hit by pitch — ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras was not in the lineup against the Colorado Rockies a day after he was hit in the foot by a pitch and broke his bat in frustration.
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Rangers put struggling slugger Adolis Garcia on IL and activate Evan Carter — ARLINGTON, Texas — The wild card-chasing Texas Rangers put struggling slugger Adolis García on the 10-day injured list because of a sprained left ankle, and activated outfielder Evan Carter after he missed 10 games because of back spasms.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Brewers extend winning streak to 11 games with win over Paul Skenes, Pirates — MILWAUKEE — Paul Skenes is one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball this season. Not even he could slow down the Milwaukee Brewers. — The Pittsburgh Pirates' ace right hander became …
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Greensburg Tribune-Review, New York Times, Sportsnet.ca, Yahoo Sports, MLB.com, Brew Crew Ball, Bucs Dugout and SportsNet Pittsburgh
MLB.com:
Ranking every MLB farm system, 1-30 — It's no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers have a successful franchise. They bring in talent in every manageable way, from free agency to trades to acquisition of prospects via the Draft and the amateur international market.
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Baseball America, Arizona Sports, MLB Trade Rumors, True Blue LA and There R Giants
