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8/18 7:01 AM Samuel Basallo (C-BAL) The hype for Orioles’ Samuel Basallo is real. But immediate success is rare. | ANALYSIS. Those around Samuel Basallo have used words like "special" and "unparalleled." But MLB success is no guarantee for the Orioles' top prospect.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/08/18/orioles-an...

8/18 3:06 AM Kyle Schwarber (DH-PHI) Will Kyle Schwarber find his 'forever' with Phillies after MVP-level season?. A free agent after the season, Kyle Schwarber is having the best year of his career.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/kyle-schwarber-fo...

8/18 3:02 AM Nathaniel Lowe (1B-WSH) Red Sox Rumors: Boston Finalizing Deal With New First Baseman. The Boston Red Sox reportedly have a new first baseman. Late Sunday night, multiple reports indicated the Red Sox were finalizing a deal with Nathaniel Lowe, who was released by the Washington Nationals last week. The move isn't surprising, as numerous rumors connected Boston to Lowe after his release. Chris Cotillo of MassLive suggested Lowe could be in the lineup Monday night when the Red Sox begin a two-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles.
Source: https://nesn.com/2025/08/red-sox-nathaniel-lowe-co...

8/18 2:42 AM Dane Myers (OF-MIA) Myers and Marsee homer in 3-run 9th to lift the Marlins past the Red Sox, 5-3. - Advertisement - BOSTON (AP) — Dane Myers and Jakob Marsee homered in Miami's three-run ninth inning and the Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak. Myers hit the second pitch from Greg Weissert (4-4) into Boston's bullpen to tie it, and Marsee sent a pitch from Steven Matz into the seats in right. Tyler Phillips (2-1) worked a scoreless inning, and Anthony Bender got the final three outs for his fourth save. Eric Wagaman also homered for the Marlins. Boston's Wilyer Abreu had a two-run homer that popped out of the glove of right fielder Myers when he crashed into the fence. The Red Sox wasted a solid start by ace Garrett Crochet. Crochet rebounded from
Source: https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/08/myers-and-marsee-h...

8/18 2:33 AM Yoendrys Gomez (P-CWS) Struggling White Sox ask Yoendrys Gomez for jump-start vs. Braves. The Chicago White Sox will give right-hander Yoendrys Gomez another starting opportunity when they open a three-game road series in Atlanta against the surging Braves. Any positive sign is beneficial for the White Sox, who have lost four straight and 11 of their last 13. The Braves are coming off a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians. The White Sox have won two of three against the Braves for two straight seasons.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/struggling...

8/18 1:04 AM Robbie Ray (P-SF) Padres host the Giants to open 4-game series. San Francisco Giants (60-64, third in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (69-55, second in the NL West) San Diego; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Robbie Ray (9-6, 2.98 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 152 strikeouts); Padres: Nestor Cortes (1-1, 5.71 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -141, Giants +119; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants to open a four-game series. San Diego is 69-55 overall and 38-20 at home. The Padres are 51-16 in games when they have more hits than their opponents. San Francisco is 30-31 on the road and 60-64 overall. The Giants have gone 35-12 in games when they scored five or more runs. Monday's
Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/08/padres-host-the-gi...

8/18 1:04 AM Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P-LAD) Dodgers play the Rockies looking to break road losing streak. Los Angeles Dodgers (71-53, first in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (35-89, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Monday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (10-8, 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 145 strikeouts); Rockies: Kyle Freeland (3-12, 5.18 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -280, Rockies +226; over/under is 11 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers will attempt to stop a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Colorado Rockies. Colorado has a 19-43 record at home and a 35-89 record overall. Rockies hitters have a collective .395 slugging percentage to rank eighth in the NL. Los Angeles is 71-53 overall and 30-29 in road games. Dodgers
Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/08/dodgers-play-the-r...

8/18 1:03 AM Matthew Liberatore (P-STL) Cardinals aim to break 5-game losing streak, play the Marlins. St. Louis Cardinals (61-64, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (59-65, third in the NL East) Miami; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.08 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Marlins: Eury Perez (5-3, 3.58 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 60 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Marlins -135, Cardinals +113; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals aim to end their five-game skid with a win against the Miami Marlins. Miami has a 59-65 record overall and a 28-31 record at home. The Marlins are 20-10 in games when they hit two or more home runs. St. Louis has a 26-34 record in road games and a 61-64 record overall. The Cardinals have a 27-49 record
Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/08/cardinals-aim-to-b...

8/18 1:03 AM Gavin Williams (P-CLE) Naylor leads Guardians against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit outing. Cleveland Guardians (63-60, second in the AL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (60-65, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Gavin Williams (7-4, 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 127 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (9-12, 5.31 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 131 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -121, Guardians +102; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Bo Naylor had four hits on Sunday in a 5-4 loss to the Braves. Arizona has a 60-65 record overall and a 30-30 record at home. The Diamondbacks have a 35-19 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Cleveland has gone 32-29 on the road and
Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/...

8/18 1:03 AM Jack Leiter (P-TEX) Royals play the Rangers in first of 4-game series. Texas Rangers (62-63, third in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (63-61, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jack Leiter (7-6, 3.94 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 96 strikeouts); Royals: Michael Wacha (7-9, 3.35 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 101 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -131, Rangers +109; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals host the Texas Rangers to open a four-game series. Kansas City has a 63-61 record overall and a 33-29 record in home games. The Royals have the fourth-best team ERA in baseball at 3.61. Texas is 25-37 on the road and 62-63 overall. The Rangers have a 42-21 record in games when they record eight or
Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/...