Astros vs. Mariners Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 18
Preview the August 18 matchup between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.AUGUST 18, 2023•DATA SKRIVE
Michael Brantley - Playing second rehab gameBrantley (shoulder) is playing left field in his second rehab game Thursday with Triple-A Sugar Land.
ImpactBrantley started in left in his rehab debut Tuesday against the Triple-A affiliate of the Rangers and went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer. He hasn't played in a major-league game since June 26, 2022 because of shoulder trouble, but the 36-year-old is now tracking toward being an option for the Astros by the end of this month. He could even maybe return early next week if he has a productive weekend on the farm.
AUGUST 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
How the pun finally paid off for BurgerThis story was excerpted from Christina De Nicola's Marlins Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get i...
AUGUST 17, 2023•MLB.COM
Former Phillies Catcher Signs with Reigning World Series ChampsFormer Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp has signed with the Houston Astros on a minor league deal.
AUGUST 17, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jake Burger - Stays hot WendesdayBurger went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 12-5 loss to the Astros.
ImpactBurger's now hit safely in eight straight games, going 14-for-32 (.438) in that span. He's only hit one homer since joining Miami at the trade deadline, but he's now batting .340 (18-for-53) with an .888 OPS through 14 contests. Overall, the 27-year-old Burger's slashing .233/.297/.522 with 26 homers, 60 RBI and 50 runs scored through 381 plate appearances between the Marlins and White Sox.
AUGUST 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kyle Tucker - Homers again WednesdayTucker went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Marlins.
ImpactTucker now has homers in back-to-back games and five in his last nine contests. The outfielder's been red hot for over a month now -- he's gone 38-for-118 (.322) with 11 homers and a 1.088 OPS over his last 31 games. Overall, Tucker's slash line is up to .297/.377/.526 with 24 homers, 92 RBI, 69 runs scored and 24 steals across 509 plate appearances this season.
AUGUST 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
What we learned in MLB this week: Phillies have room to grow as Trea Turner rebounds
The Orioles, Astros and Dodgers might lean on rookie starters in the playoffs, the Cubs have a new closer, and Trea Turner's resurgence is r...AUGUST 17, 2023
