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July hot streak into a Home Run Derby title, and our MLB betting picks believe he'll pick up where he left off on Friday, July 18, 2025.

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All-Star Game is in the books, and the Friday MLB schedule is loaded with 15 games, and all 30 MLB teams scheduled to be in action. One of the most high-profile matchups of the day is Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks at 9:40 p.

These three days will be tacked onto the seven days from July 7-13 into a singular scoring period. The short weekend means that teams' fourth and fifth starters coming out of the All-Star break won't get to work until the following week.

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SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with over $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Friday, July 18

Baseball is back, but it’s a tough slate to cover as the markets have been open since yesterday for games where pitchers were announced early. It’s the back-nine for the MLB season, but there are still plenty of edges and angles to dig into.

Dylan Cease is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Michael Soroka for Washington.

The Phils are back from the All-Star break for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park! Tickets are available for all three games. Here’s a look at some of the fan highlights: 1.