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8/7 3:30 PM Matthew Boyd (P-CHC) Cubs vs Cardinals: Previewing Pitching Matchups For Huge Series This Weekend. The Chicago Cubs have been struggling a little bit as of late as they try to stay on track and keep pace in the division with the surging Milwaukee Brewers. With the Brewers seeming suddenly incapable of losing and now the first team to 70 wins, Chicago goes into the weekend after avoiding the sweep against the Cincinnati Reds trailing the division by four games. The opportunity to gain some ground back is there though, and the Cubs prepare to hit the road to face their most hated rival, the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game set starting Friday night. The first game of the series -- which begins at 7:15 p.m. CST Friday -- pits Cubs All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd against Cardinals rookie right-hander Michael McGreevy.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-vs-cardinals...

8/7 3:18 PM Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B-CIN) Ke'Bryan Hayes returns to Pittsburgh after being traded to the playoff-chasing Reds. Ke'Bryan Hayes said he thought he might be in Pittsburgh to stay before the Pirates traded him July 30 to NL Central rival Cincinnati. Hayes' future with the Pirates looked secure after he signed a $70 million, eight-year contract in 2022. “The reason I signed the contract here in Pittsburgh, I wanted to be here and maybe play here my whole career,” Hayes said.
Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/08/kebryan-hayes-retu...

8/7 3:00 PM Paul Skenes (P-PIT) Pirates' Paul Skenes Takes Mound Against Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates open their four-game series vs. the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park with All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes on the mound. This is Skenes' first start against the Reds this season, not appearing in the first series at Great American Ball Park, April 11-13, or the second series at PNC Park, May 19-21.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir...

8/7 3:00 PM Shane Bieber (P-TOR) Ex-Guardians Cy Young Award winner nearing MLB return with Blue Jays. Former Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber has excelled in his minor-league rehab starts and is close to making his Toronto Blue Jays debut.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ex-guardians-cy-y...

8/7 2:58 PM Chase Meidroth (3B-CWS) White Sox put Meidroth on IL with bruised thumb. The Chicago White Sox placed rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right thumb contusion ahead of their series finale against the Seattle Mariners. Meidroth, who is hitting .252 with three home runs, 15 RBIs and 11 stolen bases, said he will be shut down from swinging for "a few days." Also Thursday, Chicago selected the contract of shortstop Jacob Amaya from Triple-A Charlotte and designated right-handed pitcher Gus Varland for assignment.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45922357/white...

8/7 2:56 PM Michael King (P-SD) Padres standout RHP Michael King set to return Saturday vs. Red Sox. Padres right-hander Michael King is slated to return from the 60-day injured list when San Diego hosts the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night, the team said. King, 30, was placed on the 15-day IL on May 25 due to a lack of strength in his pitching shoulder. King pitched 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start Monday, allowing six runs, four hits (two homers), one walk and one hit batter. King, the club's Opening Day starter, was 4-2 with a 2.59 ERA in 10 starts before the injury.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/padres-standout-rhp...

8/7 2:55 PM Jacob Lopez (P-Ath) [Press Democrat] - Athletics rookie Jacob Lopez finds zone, strikes out 10 to help A's stymie Nationals. Athletics rookie pitcher Jacob Lopez tries to stick to a decidedly uncomplicated plan when his turn in the rotation comes up: Just throw strikes.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

8/7 2:39 PM Cole Young (SS-SEA) Rookie Cole Young is settling in with Mariners, and it’s starting to show. After a shaky first month in the big leagues, rookie second baseman Cole Young has found his groove with the Mariners. "I think he's getting back to more of himself."
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/rooki...

8/7 2:32 PM Garrett Crochet (P-BOS) Red Sox make it clear Garrett Crochet won't be limited despite career-high mark. Garrett Crochet on August 5 carried the Boston Red Sox to victory over the Kansas City Royals with a seven-inning, two-run outing. The Red Sox pushed Crochet's start back as he approached his career-high in innings pitched, which he has now passed.
Source: https://bosoxinjection.com/red-sox-make-it-clear-g...

8/7 2:32 PM Cal Raleigh (C-SEA) Free MLB home run picks, lines, odds for Aug. 7: Cal Raleigh among best bets for Thursday HR player props. The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up more than 50 units on the year. For more free daily picks across all sports, visit the Inside the Lines blog.
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/free-mlb-home-r...