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Nats calling up Dylan Crews for battle with Aaron Judge, Yanks Carlos Rodon will start for the Yankees on Wednesday in an interleague matchup vs. the Nationals. MacKenzie Gore is slated to start for the Nationals. The money line odds have the Yankees as the favorites, with their odds sitting at -195 compared to the Nationals at +163. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 6:45

Pirates, Cubs hope for big hits in series opener Wednesday’s matchup between the Cubs and Pirates is set to get started at 12:35 PM ET from PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The money line odds have the Pirates favored at -166, while the Cubs are sitting at +141. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs. Chicago comes in with a record of 67-66 and has won two straight, while the Pirates are 62-70 overall and

Danny Jansen looks to make history when Red Sox, Jays collide From Fenway Park in Boston, we have the Blue Jays and Red Sox facing off in an AL East matchup. The Red Sox are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -151 compared to the Blue Jays at +129. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs. First pitch for this one is set for 7:10 PM ET, and the forecast in

Jackson Merrill, Padres look to pick up steam vs. Cards Joe Musgrove will start for the Padres on Wednesday, as they are on the road to face the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Cardinals will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak, but they are the slight underdog on the money line (+112). The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs. San Diego is 76-58 overall and they have won three straight

Phillies, Astros turn to top pitchers for interleague contest The Astros and Phillies are set to face off in an interleague matchup at 4:05 PM ET. This one is being played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, and the Astros are slight -108 favorites on the money line. The Phillies are -111, and the over/under line is 9.5 runs. Spencer Arrighetti is starting for the Astros, and he is facing off against Taijuan Walker. The

Mariners embracing small-ball tactics ahead of opener vs. Rays At 4:10 PM ET, the Rays and Mariners square off in an AL matchup. This one is being played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, and the Mariners are favored on the money line (-175). The money line odds for the Rays are sitting at +145, and the over/under line is at 7 runs. Tampa Bay will be starting Tyler Alexander, while the Mariners are sending Luis

Major-league-best Dodgers surge into series with Orioles Before Labor Day even arrives, baseball fans are getting a taste of postseason intensity as the Baltimore Orioles visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a pivotal three-game series starting Tuesday. This matchup pits two of MLB’s top teams against each other, with the Dodgers holding the best record in the majors at 78-53, while the Orioles trail close behind with the second-best record in the American League at

Reds, Alexis Diaz seek bounce-back series vs. A’s One of the standout performers for the Cincinnati Reds this season has been closer Alexis Diaz. However, Diaz is coming off a rare stumble, having given up a walk-off two-run homer to Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Yasmani Grandal in a 4-3 loss on Sunday. This marked just the third blown save in 27 opportunities for Diaz, whose reliability has been a bright spot in an otherwise inconsistent season

Rested Rangers look for better effort at White Sox From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have the Rangers and White Sox facing off in an AL matchup. The forecast for Tuesday’s game calls for clear skies and temperatures in the upper 90s. First pitch is currently scheduled for 8:10 PM ET. Texas comes in with a record of 60-71 and they are 3rd in the AL West, while the White Sox are 5th in