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There are a number of reasons for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2023 success. Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly have led the pitching staff, while OF Corbin Carroll made a strong NL Rookie of the Year case. Ketel Marte has also stepped up. But does country artist Morgan Wallen deserve some credit for Arizona’s World Series run […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are typically known for their ability to develop starting pitching. The team has usually been able to rely on depth in the rotation. But it became clear that moves need to be made following this past postseason. In all fairness, the Dodgers dealt with bad luck. Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin […]

The New York Yankees are a team that is currently stuck in no man’s land and going nowhere fast. They can’t decide whether they are a team of older power hitters that strike out too much, or younger prospects that haven’t put it all together. Every player has at least one glaring red flag, including […]

The World Series is tied at one game each as the Texas Rangers travel to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a World Series Game 3 Rangers-Diamondbacks prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. In game one of the series, the Rangers struck first, with first-inning RBIs from Evan Carter […]

Mike Shildt has emerged as the front-runner to replace Bob Melvin as manager of the San Diego Padres, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports. The Padres are fresh off of a disappointing season, and Melvin has moved on to lead the San Francisco Giants. The Padres’ failures made it unlikely that Melvin would […]

Bryce Harper and the city of Philadelphia have something special going on, and it’s not just the typical player-to-city admiration people usually see. Diving deeper into Harper’s relationship with the Phillies and their fans, it’s clear this is a love affair that’s built to last. Harper, who fell just shy of a go-ahead three-run home […]

The New York Yankees had arguably their most disappointing season in decades in 2023 after finishing with just an 82-80 record, good for fourth in the American League East. It is the first time the Yankees have missed the playoffs since the 2016 season, and they need some serious upgrades this offseason if they hope […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to bounce back from a disheartening Game 1 finish as they face the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the MLB World Series in Arlington. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Diamondbacks-Rangers Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rangers rallied […]

The “opener” is a term MLB fans have heard quite often in recent years. The strategy that originally gained traction with the Tampa Bay Rays and proceeded to make its way around the league drew mixed reviews. For those who may not be aware, the opener is a pitcher who starts a game for a […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to their ace Zac Gallen in Game 1 of the World Series. Gallen, who has endured his share of ups and downs so far during the postseason, addressed his upcoming Game 1 start against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. “I said it after the two [NLCS] starts, just a lack […]

After over 200 grueling games from the first pitch of spring training to the last pitch of each championship series, the 2023 World Series has finally arrived. Major League Baseball’s 119th edition of its championship series pins the hard-hitting Texas Rangers against everyone’s favorite underdog, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Friday’s Game 1 is sure to bring […]

A year that started out in borderline disaster for the Philadelphia Phillies ended up being quite the success by the time October came around. The team was seven games under .500 in early June, then won 62% of its games the rest of the way (a 100-win pace for a season). This finish proved to […]

The amount of people who predicted a 2023 Texas Rangers-Arizona Diamondbacks World Series is low. Their preseason odds to win the World Series were 50-1 for the Rangers and 66-1 for the Diamondbacks. Things can change during the regular season, but the Diamondbacks were even 40-1 at the beginning of the Wild Card series. The […]

The World Series is the biggest event in the baseball season. The 119th World Series starts on Oct. 27 between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers. Neither team was expected to make it this far, nor are either among the biggest market teams in the MLB. The intrigue for something new and unexpected is […]

No one would’ve guessed it, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are in the World Series for the first time since 2001 when they won it all against the New York Yankees. The Snakes pulled off the unthinkable en route to the 2023 Fall Classic as well, sweeping the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers and taking down the […]

The first World Series was played in 1903, but it wasn’t until 1955 that the Fall Classic Most Valuable Player Award was given out. The World Series MVP is cool in the fact that it is not always the team’s best overall player that wins the award. Anyone can get hot over a seven-game series, […]

It’s unlikely that anyone predicted that it would be the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series. These were two teams that combined for 394 losses in the past two seasons of play. Yet, here they are getting ready for the Fall Classic, western style. The Rangers got here, at least […]

Coming a second World Series title in six seasons in 2022, the Houston Astros were once again among the favorites to win it all in 2023. But a slow start and increased competition within the American League West meant that Houston only finished with 90 wins on the year and did not clinch a playoff […]

Coming into the year, no one would have guessed the World Series would feature the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks, but that is exactly what we are going to witness when the series starts up on Oct. 27. The surprising runs by both teams have garnered a lot of interest among fans, and lots of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks will meet the Texas Rangers for Game 1 of the 2023 MLB World Series. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Diamondbacks-Rangers Game 1 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Diamondbacks are the most unexpected team to make it to the World Series. Yet, here […]

Coming into the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies were the head and shoulder favorites to, at the very least, win the pennant and represent the NL in the World Series. However, after last night’s Game 7, that proved not to be true. The Phillies were stunned, losing their […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a disappointing end to their 2023-24 baseball season. The Dodgers got swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS. LA had high hopes of making a deep run in the MLB Playoffs, but their pitching did not give them a sufficient chance to keep their games close. Third basemen Max […]

After beating their NL East rival, the Atlanta Braves, in the National League Divisional Series (NLDS) in four games, the Philadelphia Phillies seemed to be the favorite to, at the very least, make it back to the World Series. After all, they were getting ready to face a young, inexperienced Arizona Diamondbacks team that lost […]

It’s official: the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks will be facing each other in the finale of the MLB Playoffs. And of course, the 2023 World Series schedule is set. The Diamondbacks pulled off a massive upset in their takedown of the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS Game 7, but there’s no denying they deserve […]

The Houston Astros were eliminated in the ALCS after losing Game 7 to the Texas Rangers in a hard-fought series, and after the game was over, it was reported that Dusty Baker has been telling people within the organization and those close to him that the 2023 season will be his final season as manager […]

The winner goes to the World Series as the Arizona Diamondbacks face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an NLCS Game 7 Diamondbacks-Phillies prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Phillies opened the series with a two-game lead after dominating the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies are reaching the top of the hill of the 2023 National League Division Series. There is no more after Tuesday between these two rivals. It is win or go home for the D’backs and the Phillies, as they make their final attempt to secure a seat in the […]

Replacing a legend like Terry Francona isn’t an easy task to accomplish. The Cleveland Guardians are trying to find their new manager at the moment, however. There are a number of options to choose him, but it appears a favorite has emerged, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Longtime major league catcher Stephen Vogt is emerging […]

The best two words in all of sports: Game Seven! The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros play in game seven of the ALCS Monday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Rangers-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rangers we able to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the brink of elmination as they travel to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in game six of the NLCS. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Diamondbacks-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Diamondbacks we […]

As they head to Minute Maid Park, the Texas Rangers will face an elimination game while facing the Houston Astros in Game 6. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Rangers-Astros Game 6 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Astros rallied from behind to shock the Rangers 5-4 […]

The Texas Rangers blew a golden opportunity to take a 3-2 series lead over the Houston Astros in the ALCS in Game 5, but now instead, they will have to win two straight in Houston to advance to the World Series. When Adolis Garcia hit a three-run home run off of Justin Verlander to give […]

The Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be in complete control of the NLCS following the first two games of the series. Even after Philadelphia dropped Game 3, it still looked like their series to lose. Sure enough, the Phillies held a 5-3 lead in the 8th inning of Game 4. Then, however, Craig Kimbrel fell apart […]

Game 5 is tonight! What a series this NLCS has been and the same can be said for the ALCS. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. The Phillies took the first two games at home but have fallen in the last two in Arizona. We now have […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will try and take a commanding 3-1 series lead in the National League Championship Series as they face the Arizona Diamondbacks for Game 4 at Chase Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Phillies-Diamondbacks Game 4 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Diamondbacks defeated […]

It is now a best-of-three series as the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers each have two wins and they play game five of the ALCS. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an ALCS Game 5 Astros-Rangers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. After losing the first two games of the series at home, […]

The Houston Astros look to even up the series as they visit the Texas Rangers for game four of the ALCS. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Rangers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Astros won game three on […]

After cruising through the Wild Card Series and the NLDS, the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves in an 0-2 hole in the NLCS after dropping the first two games to the Philadelphia Phillies. The good news for the Diamondbacks is that the next three games are at home in Arizona, so if there was ever a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies look to take a 3-0 series lead as they face the Arizona Diamondbacks. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an NLCS Game 3 Phillies-Diamondbacks prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Phillies have dominated the series so far. They won game one of the series 5-3. It opened the bottom […]