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Tigers at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 26 — It's Tuesday, August 26 and the Tigers (78-54) are in Sacramento to take on the Athletics (60-72). Charlie Morton is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Osvaldo Bido for the A's.
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Bless You Boys
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Royals at White Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 26 — It's Tuesday, August 26 and the Royals (67-64) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (47-83). Michael Lorenzen is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Martín Pérez for Chicago.
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Reds at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 26 — It's Tuesday, August 26 and the Reds (68-63) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (74-57). Nick Martinez is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Clayton Kershaw for Los Angeles.
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True Blue LA
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Pirates at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 25 — It's Monday, August 25 and the Pirates (57-74) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (64-67). Johan Oviedo is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Michael McGreevy for St. Louis.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Viva El Birdos
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Royals at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 25 — It's Monday, August 25 and the Royals (67-64) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (47-83). Noah Cameron is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Shane Smith for Chicago.
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Royals Review and South Side Sox
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Diamondbacks at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, stats for August 25 — It's Monday, August 25 and the Diamondbacks (64-67) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (81-50). Eduardo Rodriguez is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Brandon Woodruff for Milwaukee.
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Arizona Republic, Arizona Sports and Brew Crew Ball
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Nationals at Yankees prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 25
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SNY, Pinstripe Alley and New York Daily News
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Phillies at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 25
Phillies at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 25
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SNY, The Good Phight, New York Post, Phillies Nation and ESPN
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Red Sox at Orioles prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 25
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Tigers at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 25
Associated Press:
Angels manager Ron Washington recovering from quadruple heart bypass surgery — ARLINGTON, Texas — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said Monday he is recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery, the first time he has publicly addressed the health issues that have sidelined him since late June.
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Dallas Morning News, MLB Trade Rumors, The Athletic, Associated Press and Orange County Register
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Angels manager Ron Washington recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery
Angels manager Ron Washington recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery
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Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Guardians' shock MLB gambling investigation gives team ‘no choice’ but to push on … PHOENIX — They no longer have lockers in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse. — There are no jerseys or equipment to be found. — There's no sign they even played for the Guardians.
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Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark — SEATTLE — Cal Raleigh hit his 50th homer on Monday night, extending his major league record for home runs by a catcher and entering some elite company. — Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters …
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Kiké Hernández returns to Dodgers, bringing hope to injury-plagued team — LOS ANGELES — Kiké Hernández was activated off the injured list, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers a step closer to getting back all of their key players who have been sidelined.
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Rangers' Marcus Semien likely done for regular season with foot injuries — ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has a broken bone and a sprained ligament in his left foot that almost certainly will end his regular season. — Manager Bruce Bochy said the recovery timeline …
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Dallas Morning News, MLB.com and ESPN
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All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom frustrated after more than a month without a win for Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom has gone more than a month since winning a game for the Texas Rangers, and that is frustrating the All-Star pitcher. — DeGrom gave up a home run on the first pitch …
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Ohtani high-fives a heckler after his homer to cap Dodgers' comeback rivalry win over Padres — SAN DIEGO — A heckler next to the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout spent his entire Sunday giving an earful to the visitors, including a nonstop barrage of digs and chirps at Shohei Ohtani …
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MLB.com, San Diego Union-Tribune, Los Angeles Times, True Blue LA, New York Post, Gaslamp Ball and Bleacher Report
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Aaron Judge throws to bases; return to right field still TBD — NEW YORK — Aaron Judge took another step forward in his recovery from a flexor strain in his right arm when he threw to bases at Yankee Stadium for the first time since the injury one month ago.
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Associated Press:
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler needs additional surgery, is out for the rest of the season — PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's season is over. — Wheeler was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and will require additional surgery that's expected to sideline him for six …
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Mets hit 6 homers to support a strong start from Holmes in 9-2 win over Braves — ATLANTA — Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos each hit two of New York's six home runs to back a steady pitching performance by Clay Holmes as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Saturday night.
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