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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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.

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.

The Braves will give the ball to Grant Holmes (4-8) against the Yankees and Marcus Stroman (1-1). Here's everything you need to prepare for Sunday's Braves vs. Yankees game, including viewing options.

Home Run Derby champion Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners are looking to start the second half of the Major League Baseball season like they ended the first: winners in contention for a playoff spot.