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.

Ohio's gambling oversight agency says it is working with MLB on investigation involving Guardians  —  COLUMBUS, Ohio — The agency that oversees sports gambling in Ohio says it is working with Major League Baseball on the investigation of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, but had no further comment.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.