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Matt Snyder

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Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz crushes four home runs vs. Astros as part of historic day at the plate

Kurtz went 6 for 6 with four home runs and eight RBI Friday in Houston

MLB picks: Best bets for Friday's schedule, including Cubs taking care of crosstown rival

Here are the best bets for a full MLB slate on Friday

Playing GM for the Blue Jays: Three MLB trade deadline moves for Toronto, including grabbing a pair of Pirates

The Blue Jays currently sit with a firm lead over the Yankees in the AL East

Playing GM for the Cubs: Three MLB trade deadline moves for Chicago after losing NL Central lead

The Cubs currently sit one game behind the Brewers in the division

Playing GM for the Dodgers: Three trade deadline moves for reigning champions looking for World Series repeat

The Dodgers aren't running away with the NL West as expected but they're still focused on October

Justin Verlander snaps career-worst 16-game winless streak to record first victory with Giants

Verlander was 0-8 in his first 16 starts with San Francisco

Cardinals designate Erick Fedde for assignment: St. Louis cuts bait on struggling pitcher

Fedde was a big deadline addition for the Cardinals last season

Awards Watch: Best bets for American League MVP as Cal Raleigh continues proving his value vs. Aaron Judge

Judge has been the runaway favorite all season, but Raleigh could well win this thing

Best MLB Betting Sites for Baseball Betting, How to Bet on Baseball in 2025

Discover Major League Baseball betting and learn how to bet on baseball with expert tips. Find the best MLB sportsbooks and top promos to boost your MLB betting.

Playing GM for the Orioles: Three MLB trade deadline moves for Baltimore with playoff hopes all but gone

The would-be contenders currently sit 8 ½ games out of the wild-card race

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