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Blue Jays at Pirates prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 18 — Its a Paul Skenes Monday as the Pittsburgh Pirates (52-73) host Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays (73-52) in the first of a three-game series at PNC Park.
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Mariners at Phillies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 18 — Its Monday, August 18 and the Mariners (68-57) are in Philadelphia to open a series against the Phillies (71-53). — Logan Gilbert is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Ranger Suárez for Philadelphia.
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Astros at Tigers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 18 — Its Monday, August 18 and the Astros (69-55) are in Detroit to open a series against the Tigers (73-53) in a matchup of division leaders. — Spencer Arrighetti is slated …
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Brewers at Cubs Game 1 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 18 — Its Monday, August 18 and the Brewers (78-45) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (70-53) in the first of a day / night doubleheader. Sitting eight games behind the Brewers …
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Associated Press:
Reds end Brewers' franchise-record, 14-game winning streak on Hays' bases-loaded hit in 10th — CINCINNATI — Austin Hays' single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday, ending the Brewers' franchise-record winning streak at 14 games.
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Reds designate outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was designated for assignment on Sunday, with catcher Tyler Stephenson's thumb injury and a short bench contributing to the decision. The Reds also recalled right-hander Connor Phillips and outfielder …
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MLB Trade Rumors, Red Reporter and Redleg Nation
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Nathaniel Lowe, Boston Red Sox finalizing contract — First baseman Nathaniel Lowe and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources told ESPN, paving the way for him to join one of the strongest lineups in baseball. — The deal, which will be for a prorated portion …
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Orioles promote top prospect Samuel Basallo for MLB debut — Baltimore's top prospect Samuel Basallo will make his MLB debut Sunday after the Orioles selected his contract from Triple-A Norfolk. Basallo, rated Baltimore's No. 1 prospect and the No. 8 prospect in baseball by MLB.com …
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MLB.com, The Baltimore Banner, Baltimore Sun, CBSSports.com, Camden Chat, MLB Trade Rumors, The Athletic and NESN.com
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Patrick Andres / Sports Illustrated:
Brewers Fans, Reporters Catch Craig Counsell Lying About Team's Burger Promotion — The Cubs manager's comment fell apart under scrutiny. — The 2025 season has been a mixed bag for Cubs manager Craig Counsell. His team opened the year on a 59-39 tear—only to find themselves outpaced …
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Chicago Tribune and Marquee Sports Network
Associated Press:
Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer to have season-ending right wrist surgery — Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer said Sunday that he'll have season-ending surgery on his right wrist. The 22-year-old Mayer injured the wrist in late July, got an injection to try and come back, but decided to have surgery.
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Associated Press:
Astros' Yordan Alvarez to start rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, moving him closer to a return after sitting out for more than three months.
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MLB Trade Rumors and MLB.com
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Grading the MLB trade deadline with the benefit of hindsight: Who struck out? … The frenzied MLB trade deadline, with 63 trades involving 179 players - including 50 trades in the last 31 hours - was supposed to be a magical elixir for playoff contenders trying to be the last ones still standing in November.
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