SportsLine's model simulated Miami Marlins vs. Milwaukee Brewers 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Friday's matchup at American Family Field in Milwaukee

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The Milwaukee Brewers, who sport the best record in the majors, host the Miami Marlins for a three-game weekend series at American Family Field.

As the trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox have yet to make a move, with pitching remaining their top priority. According to MassLive.com's Sean McAdam, they’ve reached out to the Miami Marlins about ace Sandy Alcantara.

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The Miami Marlins are expected to make some moves before the MLB trade deadline, but based on how well they have been playing and on all of the club control they own over most of their intriguing trade assets, they may not sell off as many players as most seem to believe.

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The Miami Marlins have two pitchers that could be moved at the MLB trade deadline, including Edward Cabrera, who has become more coveted.

The Miami Marlins don’t have to trade Alcantara, who is under team control through the 2027 season. But if they do, Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report believes the Toronto Blue Jays are the best fit for the right-handed pitcher.

Sandy Alcantara delivered a brilliant outing vs the Padres, but an MLB insider says he has already packed to leave Miami.

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