MLB infielder Jose Caballero was in a literal no-lose situation on Thursday, July 31, when the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees faced each other in a matinée. The two American League East teams were in the middle of their game at Yankee Stadium when news broke that Caballero,

The LA Dodgers (63-46) visit the Tampa Bay Rays (54-56) Friday to play the first game of a 3-game series. First pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field is at 7:35 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Blake Snell to a five-year, $182-million deal after he posted a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts with the Giants last year. He hasn't pitched in the majors since April due to shoulder inflammation, but his arm should be stretched out after making four rehab appearances.

With the turn of the month, the backstop situation for the Tampa Bay Rays has changed dramatically.On Monday, Tampa Bay traded catcher Danny Jansen to the Milwaukee Brewers. Subsequently, the club acquired Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes.

The Tampa Bay Rays placed All-Star first baseman Jonathan Aranda on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left wrist