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Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Braves at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 28  —  It's Thursday, August 28 and the Braves (61-72) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (76-57).  Cal Quantrill is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Aaron Nola for Philadelphia.
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Yankees at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 28  —  It's Thursday, August 28 and the Yankees (73-60) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (48-85).  Will Warren is slated to take the mound for New York against Davis Martin for Chicago.
Discussion: South Side Sox
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Marlins at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 28  —  It's Thursday, August 28 and the Marlins (62-71) are in Queens to take on the Mets (72-61).  Adam Mazur is slated to take the mound for Miami against Clay Holmes for New York.
Discussion: SNY and Amazin' Avenue
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Red Sox at Orioles prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 28  —  Its Thursday, August 28 and the Red Sox (74-60) are in Baltimore this afternoon looking to sweep their four-game series against the Orioles (60-73).
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Rockies at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 28  —  Its Thursday, August 28 and the Rockies (38-95) are in Houston to take on the Astros (73-60).  —  Kyle Freeland is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Jason Alexander for Houston.
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Cubs at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 28  —  It's Thursday, August 28 and the Cubs (76-57) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (65-68).  Shota Imanaga is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Logan Webb for San Francisco.
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Pirates at Cardinals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 28  —  Its Thursday, August 28 and the Pirates (59-75) are in St. Louis looking to take a third game in their four-game series against the Cardinals (65-69).
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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Diamondbacks at Brewers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 28  —  Its Thursday, August 28 and the Diamondbacks (65-69) are in Milwaukee looking to take a second straight against the Brewers (83-51).  —  Nabil Crismatt is slated to take the mound …
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Royals at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 27
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Pirates at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 27
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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Reds at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 27
Discussion: Red Reporter
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Padres at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 27
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Lookout Landing
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Tigers at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 27
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Diamondbacks at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 27
Jorge Montanez / NBCSports.com:
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Abner Uribe ready to step in as Trevor Megill lands on injured list  —  In this week's Closer Report, the Brewers lose Trevor Megill to the injured list, with Abner Uribe expected to step in for saves.  And in San Francisco, an injury to Randy Rodríguez opens …
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Associated Press:
Brewers sign veteran pitcher Erick Fedde and place All-Star closer Trevor Megill on injured list  —  MILWAUKEE — Right-hander Erick Fedde joined his third organization this season when he signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, who also placed All-Star closer Trevor Megill on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right flexor strain.
Associated Press:
Red Sox place Nathaniel Lowe on paternity list and activate Rob Refsnyder  —  WASHINGTON — The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on the paternity list and activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list.  —  Lowe, who signed with the Red Sox Aug. 18 …
Discussion: Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman sidelined by recurring neck nerve issue  —  LOS ANGELES — All-Star Freddie Freeman was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Wednesday because of a nerve issue in his neck.  —  Manager Dave Roberts said Freeman had a “stinger,” which typically affects a network …
 
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