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.

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.

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Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer and doubled in two runs, Clayton Kershaw tossed six shutout innings, and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers opened a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-0 win on Friday night.

Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight game and drove in three runs, Clayton Kershaw gave up five hits in six innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5–0 on Friday night

Freddie Freeman hits a home run and drives in three runs in the Dodgers' win over the Rays.

Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (4-2, 3.62 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Rays: Shane Baz (8-7, 4.61 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 116 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -146, Rays +123; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays enter a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after losing three straight games.

Ben Rice hit a three-run homer in the second inning after Giancarlo Stanton blasted a two-run shot in the first as the host New York Yankees raced out to a seven-run lead and recorded a 7-4 victory over the sliding Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon in the final game before the trade deadline.

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