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.

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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.

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

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Preview the July 18 matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Athletics with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

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.

Its Friday, July 18 and the Reds (50-47) are in Queens to open a series against the Mets (55-42) at Citi Field. Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Sean Manaea for New York.

The Astros are projected as a close favorite (-115 to win on the moneyline) against the Mariners (-105). Neither squad has named their starting pitcher for this outing. Ahead of this Astros vs. Mariners showdown,