New York lost the past two games to the Cubs, but won five prior to that for a 5-2 record over the past seven entering the All-Star break. The Yankees are 2.0 games back of the Blue Jays for the AL East lead and 1.0 game ahead of the Red Sox.

Preview the July 18 matchup between the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Find the latest odds, spread and score prediction for the New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game on ESPN to be played on July 18, 2025 on ESPN.

With Major League Baseball's trade deadline less than two weeks away, the rumor mill is now in full operation. One name in particular seems popular among contenders: Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller,

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller has drawn some interest from a handful of teams ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and another World Series-contending club reportedly is eyeing him.

If the New York Yankees want to acquire Mitch Keller, they'll need to outbid their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets.

TBD; Braves: Spencer Strider (3-7, 3.94 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 74 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the New York Yankees on Friday to begin a three-game series. Atlanta has a 24-22 record at home and a 42-53 record overall.

Mets: Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, seven strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Cincinnati Reds to open a three-game series. New York has a 55-42 record overall and a 33-14 record in home games.

Baltimore Orioles (43-52, fifth in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (50-47, fourth in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Friday, 7:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Charlie Morton (5-7, 5.18 ERA, 1.52 WHIP,