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Welcome to The Leadoff, a daily column featuring our top expert's MLB picks, predictions, and best bets for today's slate.
The Texas Rangers host the Washington Nationals on August 20, 2026. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1.
The Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels on August 21, 2026. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Apple TV+.
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Young care leavers are estimated to be dying at three to four times the rate of other people their age. Turning 18 is a point of particular vulnerability – a "care cliff" that governments have long known about, but are yet to solve.
Welcome to The Leadoff, a daily column featuring our top expert's MLB picks, predictions, and best bets for today's slate.
The Chicago White Sox host the Texas Rangers on August 25, 2026. First pitch from Rate Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on RSN.
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Baltimore Orioles on August 25, 2026. First pitch from Busch Stadium is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on MASN.
The New York Yankees host the Houston Astros on August 27, 2026. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on YES.
The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox on August 28, 2026. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on Apple TV+.
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