Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline is Tuesday and it’s likely we see a good amount of deals before then, although most of the contenders already have done something. Keep in mind that teams can still make trades through the end of August, it’s just that guys have to go through waivers first and that makes it tougher. Houston got Justin Verlander that way, though, last summer. Here’s a look at two intriguing matchups this week. Check back for MyBookie Sportsbook odds before placing your MLB betting ticket!
The A’s had been scorching hot but lost a third straight game Sunday to be swept in Colorado. Khris Davis and Matt Chapman homered for the A’s, who lost their first series in their last 12. Oakland had won six straight games before being swept in Colorado.Oakland is scheduled to start lefty Sean Manaea (9-7, 3.46). Manaea allowed three earned runs on nine hits over five innings in a loss to the Rockies on Friday. He struck out five. Manaea encouragingly refrained from issuing any free passes for the second straight start, and he was pulled after just 74 pitches. He did surrender a solo home run to Nolan Arenado in his final inning and also saw Charlie Blackmon tag him for a pair of doubles, but he limited the damage overall. Despite the defeat, Manaea has allowed three earned runs or less in 10 consecutive starts, a stretch that was initiated June 5.Toronto starts Stroman – if he’s still with the team. Stroman (4-7, 5.20) picked up the win Friday, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk over 6.2 innings while striking out three in a 10-5 victory over the White Sox. The outcome was never in doubt thanks to a five-homer barrage by the Jays, but the right-hander still came through with his fourth quality start in his last six outings. Stroman now has a 2.98 ERA since coming off the disabled list in late June.
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Philadelphia Phillies at Boston Red Sox
- When: Tuesday, 7:10 PM ET (ESPN)
Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland A’s
- When: Wednesday, 3:35 PM ET (MLB Network)
