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WASHINGTON (AP) Just stepping into the batter's box to face good friend and former teammate Max Scherzer was a special occasion for Rick Porcello. A career American League pitcher with 35 plate appearances on his resume going up against a three-time Cy Young Award-winner had mismatch written all over it....

The MIAMI and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 7/7/2018 at 7:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Miami Marlins (36-54) at Washington Nationals (44-43) DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 07 - 7:15 PM EST WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU RL 909 MIAMI 7 (-335) (-335) 7 (-110) 270 -335 910 WASHINGTON TV: 7:15 PM LINE: -335 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , MIAMI Oddsmakers...

The CINCINNATI and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 7/10/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Cincinnati Reds (40-51) at Cleveland Indians (49-40) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 10 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU RL 975 CINCINNATI 9 (-230) (-230) 9 (-110) 210 -230 976 CLEVELAND TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -230 PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , CINCINNATI Oddsmakers currently have...

The NY YANKEES and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 8/5/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: New York Yankees (68-41) at Boston Red Sox (78-34) DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 05 - 8:05 PM EST WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU RL 927 NY YANKEES 9 (-120) (-115) 9 (-110) 105 -115 928 BOSTON TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -115 PREDICTION: BOSTON...

The CHI WHITE SOX and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 8/26/2018 at 1:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Chicago White Sox (50-79) at Detroit Tigers (53-77) DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 26 - 1:10 PM EST WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU RL 967 CHI WHITE SOX 8.5 (-115) (100) 9 (-110) -110 100 968 DETROIT TV: 1:10 PM LINE: 100 PREDICTION:...

AP Baseball WriterAaron Judge begins taking cage swings off tee in his rehabBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Yankees slugger Aaron Judge took his first swings off a tee since breaking his right wrist July 26, a significant early step in what he hopes is a return to the...

Dodgers' Machado fined by MLB for kicking Brewers 1B AguilarLOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers star Manny Machado has been fined by Major League Baseball for kicking Milwaukee first baseman Jesus Aguilar in the NL Championship Series.MLB fined Machado an undisclosed amount Wednesday, a day after the baserunning incident caused...

Blue Jays acquire Jackson, who would set record of 14 teamsTORONTO (AP) Edwin Jackson was acquired by Toronto from Oakland for cash on Saturday and would set a record by pitching for 14 major league teams when he makes his Blue Jays debut.A 35-year-old right-hander, Jackson would be...

Associated PressGarcia drives in tiebreaking run as Padres beat Rockies 4-3By DENNIS GEORGATOSDENVER (AP) Greg Garcia drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded fielder's choice in the ninth inning and closer Kirby Yates struck out the side for his 16th save as the San Diego Padres beat...

The COLORADO and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 5/17/2019 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. COLORADO vs PHILADELPHIA GAME: Colorado Rockies (20-22) at Philadelphia Phillies (24-19) DATE/TIME: Friday, May 17 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 903 COLORADO 9 (-120) (-125) 9 (-110) 115 -125 904 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountains...

The COLORADO and the PITTSBURGH will both be gunning for a victory on 5/21/2019 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. COLORADO vs PITTSBURGH GAME: Colorado Rockies (20-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (24-20) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 21 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 903 COLORADO 7.5 (100) (110) 7.5 (-110) -120 110 904 PITTSBURGH TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain...

The BOSTON and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 5/26/2019 at 2:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs HOUSTON GAME: Boston Red Sox (27-25) at Houston Astros (35-18) DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 26 - 2:10 PM EST WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 967 BOSTON 8.5 (-170) (-180) 8.5 (-110) 170 -180 968 HOUSTON TV: 2:10 PM LINE: -180 PREDICTION: Astros...