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MLB Returns: Dodgers Host Yankees, Betting Lines Unveiled

7/18/2026

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Dodgers Host Yankees

MLB resumes after the All-Star break as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the New York Yankees on Friday, July 17, 2026.
The Dodgers open at -114, the Yankees at -105, the Braves at -217 vs. Rangers, and the Blue Jays at -1.5 (+153) vs. White Sox, total runs over/under set at 9.
Prop bets feature Roki Sasaki over 4.5 strikeouts at -148 and Yordan Alvarez over 2.5 hits-runs-RBI at +112.

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Rays Hold Lead

The Rays hold a three-game lead over the Yankees opening the post-All-Star series at Fenway.
Boston’s Red Sox are 14-2 in 16 games while rookie Jake Bennett has allowed three homers in 47.2 innings.
Nick Martinez (8-2, 2.65 ERA) anchors the Rays’ rotation, which ranks sixth in the AL with a 3.80 ERA.
Yandy Díaz leads the AL with a .322 average while Willson Contreras returns after a five-game suspension.

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Roupp Pitching

Landen Roupp will pitch on 10-day rest after his July 6 start.
The Brewers added Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon from Houston and placed Logan Henderson to face Miami.
Brandon Woodruff stays out long while Kyle Harrison is on the 15-day injured list, opening Brewers spots.
Reid Detmers, whose ERA projects lower than 4.39, will start Los Angeles against Detroit while Boston hosts a day-night doubleheader at Fenway, hoping it offsets their 17-27 record.

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Dodgers Host Yankees

MLB resumes after the All-Star break as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the New York Yankees on Friday, July 17, 2026.
The Dodgers open at -114, the Yankees at -105, the Braves at -217 vs. Rangers, and the Blue Jays at -1.5 (+153) vs. White Sox, total runs over/under set at 9.
Prop bets feature Roki Sasaki over 4.5 strikeouts at -148 and Yordan Alvarez over 2.5 hits-runs-RBI at +112.

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