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.

Royals at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 27  —  Its Wednesday, August 27 and the Royals (67-65) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (48-83).  Ryan Bergert is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Aaron Civale for Chicago.

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 …

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 …

Tom ‘Brady Rules’ end.  NFL to allow Fox analyst to attend production meetings: Sources  —  The “Brady Rules” are basically done.  —  The NFL will allow Tom Brady, Fox Sports' top TV game analyst and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner, to take part in production meetings with coaches and teams this season …

Alex Cobb shut down from rehab assignment.  Will Detroit Tigers ever see him in MLB games?  —  WEST SACRAMENTO, CA — The Detroit Tigers signed Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million contract in free agency.  —  That was back on Dec. 9, 2024.  —  Cobb, who had been contemplating retirement …

Struggling reliever Ryan Helsley booed off Citi Field mound after latest meltdown with Mets  —  NEW YORK — Ryan Helsley is having one heck of a time adjusting to his new role in the big city.  —  And he's hearing it from New York fans, too.  —  Acquired by the Mets in a late July trade …

Dodgers' Alex Vesia sidelined with oblique strain; Blake Snell returns from paternity list  —  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia went on the injured list with a right oblique strain.  —  The move was retroactive to Aug. 23.  —  Vesia is 3-2 with a 2.75 ERA in 59 appearances this season.

How the Brewers have built a $115 million MLB powerhouse  —  As the Milwaukee Brewers pile up wins at a faster pace than anyone else in MLB — with one of baseball's smallest payrolls — one question is being asked throughout the sport: What's their secret?  —  Those in the Brewers organization insist …