MLB Editorials Articles - Page 29

When a team with a smaller payroll significantly exceeds expectations, there is optimism that management will recognize the unforeseen success as an opportunity to further invest in the product. Oftentimes, owners choose to maintain the same frugal philosophy and hope that positive results will continue to pour in regardless. When growth is not fostered, a […]

The New York Yankees look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead as they visit the Cleveland Guardians for game three of the American League Championship Series. Below we will continue our ALCS odds series with a Yankees-Guardians prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Yankees-Guardians Game 3 […]

St. Louis made its first big move of the offseason before the regular season even ended when the franchise announced that Chaim Bloom would lead the Cardinals’ rebuild. On one hand, this isn’t an all-out, blow-it-all-up rebuild. The Cardinals won 83 games in 2024. On the other hand, big contracts from aging veterans and a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets head to Citi Field for game three of the National League Championship Series. Below we will continue our NLCS odds series with a Dodgers-Mets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Dodgers-Mets Game 3 Projected Starters  Walker Buehler vs. Luis Severino […]

The New York Yankees look to take a 2-0 series lead as they host the Cleveland Guardians. It’s time to continue our ALCS odds series with a Guardians-Yankees prediction and pick. Guardians-Yankees Game 2 Projected Starters  Tanner Bibee vs. Gerrit Cole Tanner Bibee (12-8) with a 3.47 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP Last Start: Bibee […]

The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of their upcoming American League Championship Series. In most areas, the Yankees hold an advantage over the Guardians, particularly in their lineup and in the starting rotation. The Guardians, however, likely have the best bullpen in the majors right now. They are the top […]

Chances are, if you’re Jewish and have ever questioned why you don’t go to school or work on Yom Kippur, you’ve been told the story of Sandy Koufax not pitching on the holiest of Jewish holidays during the 1965 World Series. Now, a new generation of Jews has an alternate, more controversial sports metaphor to […]

The San Diego Padres lost the NLDS in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a great second half, they could not close out the final win to send their rivals packing. The excellent season was wasted before the NLCS once again. Despite the 93 wins and Wild Card Series victory, improvements need to […]

The New York Mets will battle the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. It’s a matinee showdown at Chavez Ravine as we share our NLCS odds series while making a Mets-Dodgers prediction and pick. Mets-Dodgers Game 2 Projected Starters  Sean Manaea vs. Dodgers […]

The Detroit Tigers lost Game 5 of the ALDS to the Cleveland Guardians, ending their magical season. While this was an unexpected run into the playoffs, it was still a disappointing ending for Detroit. The players who are most to blame were all great regular-season players who did not rise to the postseason occasion. Why […]

The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees begin the American League Championship Series on Monday. The Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers in five games in the ALDS to force the matchup. While they are heavy underdogs in this series, Cleveland can make the World Series for the second time in eight years. Ahead of Game […]

The Detroit Tigers carried a magical September into October but fell short in Game 5 of the ALDS to the Guardians. This was an unexpected run but the team must capitalize on their new championship window. What offseason moves should the Tigers make to contend for the American League Central next year? Tarik Skubal was […]

The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees square off as the final two teams standing in the American League! Check out our ALCS odds series as we hand out a Guardians-Yankees prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Guardians-Yankees Game 1 Projected Starters  Alex Cobb vs. Carlos Rodon […]

The National League Championship Series features the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time since 1988. Each team won contentious NLDS sets against big rivals to reach this set. With the first game coming up, we’ll be making our NLCS bold predictions. The Dodgers won a pitcher’s duel in Game […]

The Seattle Mariners made the playoffs for the first time in 21 years back in 2022. They hoped that was the beginning of a run of regular-season success. Instead, they have missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons and fired their manager Scott Servais. The team must change this off-season, including trading George Kirby and chasing […]

The New York Mets will meet the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Dodgers Stadium. These are the final two teams in the Senior Circuit as we continue our NLCS odds series and make a Mets-Dodgers prediction and pick. Mets-Dodgers Game 1 Projected Starters  Kodai Senga vs. Jack […]

It is win or go home in the ALDS as the Detroit Tigers face the Cleveland Guardians. It’s time to continue our ALDS odds series with a Tigers-Guardians prediction and pick. Tigers-Guardians Game 5 Projected Starters  Tarik Skubal vs. Matthew Boyd Tarik Skubal (18-4) with a 2.39 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP Last Start: Skubal […]

Little was expected from the Boston Red Sox at the start of the 2024 season. They finished in last place in the American League East in 2022 and ’23, and there was little reason to think much had changed for Alex Cora’s team. The biggest issue for the Red Sox is the downturn in expectations […]

For the second time in the last three seasons and the fourth time in the past eight, the New York Yankees are heading to the American League Championship Series. New York is trying to do what it hasn’t for 15 years: win the AL pennant and claim the World Series title. An ALDS win over […]

The Kansas City Royals lost the ALDS to the New York Yankees in four games. While the Royals were the comeback team of the season, improving by 30 wins, it was a disappointing finish. They got poor performances from Bobby Witt Jr., Michael Wacha, and Michael Lorenzen throughout the series. Those players are the most […]

The Boston Red Sox looked like they could be in position to make the postseason after a strong first half. However, after a brutal collapse, the Red Sox failed to earn a spot in October for the third-straight season. Despite the disappointing end to the season, the Red Sox did have some positives that they […]

Just a year removed from their World Series triumph in 2023, the Texas Rangers find themselves on the outside looking in as the 2024 MLB postseason unfolds without them. This sudden downturn has sparked concern and introspection within the organization and among its fanbase, urging for a huge offseason. The euphoria of last year’s championship, […]

The Kansas City Royals are on the brink of elimination as they host the New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS. It’s time to continue our ALDS odds series with a Yankees-Royals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Yankees-Royals Game 4 Projected Starters  Gerrit Cole […]

It was a scene all too familiar to the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night in New York as their 2024 season came to a crashing end against a rival in the New York Mets. The Phillies were favored to win the series and many believed they had the right roster to go all the way this […]

It is win or go home in game five of the NLDS as the San Diego Padres face the Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s time to continue our NLDS odds series with a Padres-Dodgers prediction and pick. Padres-Dodgers Game 5 Projected Starters  Yu Darvish vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (presumptive) Yu Darvish (7-3) with a 3.31 ERA and […]

The Detroit Tigers look to close out the ALDS as they face the Cleveland Guardians. It’s time to continue our ALDS odds series with a Guardians-Tigers prediction and pick. Guardians-Tigers Game 4 Projected Starters  Tanner Bibee vs. Undecided Tanner Bibee (12-8) with a 3.47 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP Last Start: Bibee went 4.2 innings […]

The San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 4 of the National League Division Series. It’s time to continue our NLDS odds series with a Dodgers-Padres prediction and pick.   This prediction was written by Bryan Logan.  Dodgers-Padres Game 4 Projected Starters  Landon Knack or Opener vs. Dylan Cease Landon Knack (3-5) with […]

Following a strong season in which they clinched the top Wild Card spot, the Baltimore Orioles were positioned to make a deep run in this year’s postseason bracket. However, they did not make it past the visiting Kansas City Royals, who swept the O’s 2-0 in the Wild Card series. Once again, the inhabitants of […]

The Cleveland Guardians head to Comerica Park to take on the Detroit Tigers for game three of the AL Division series. Check out our ALDS odds series as we hand out a Guardians-Tigers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Guardians-Tigers Game 3 Projected Starters  Alex Cobb vs. […]

The New York Mets look to close out their NLDS series as they face the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s time to continue our NLDS odds series with a Phillies-Mets prediction and pick. Phillies-Mets Game 4 Projected Starters  Ranger Suarez vs. Jose Quintana Ranger Suarez (12-8) with a 3.46 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP Last Start: Suarez went […]

Remember when Disney bought the Star Wars franchise from George Lucas for $4 billion and everyone thought it was an absurd amount of money to spend, then the company quickly recouped that cost and reported a 2.9 times return on investment? The Dodgers seem to be experiencing a similar sensation with their superstar Shohei Ohtani. […]

With the series tied, teams head to Kansas City as the New York Yankees face the Kansas City Royals in game three of the ALDS. It’s time to continue our ALDS odds series with a Yankees-Royals prediction and pick. Yankees-Royals Game 3 Projected Starters  Clarke Schmidt vs. Seth Lugo Clarke Schmidt (5-5) with a 2.85 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers hit the road to take on the San Diego Padres for game three of the NL Division Series. This game will continue our NLDS odds series as we hand out a Dodgers-Padres prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Dodgers-Padres Game 3 Projected Starters  […]

The NLDS is tied heading into game three between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets. It’s time to continue our NLDS odds series with a Phillies-Mets prediction and pick. Phillies-Mets Game 3 Projected Starters  Aaron Nola vs. Sean Manaea Aaron Nola (14-8) with a 3.57 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP Last Start: Nola […]

The Houston Astros bid to return to the World Series was cut short after the team was brutally swept by the Detroit Tigers in the wild card round of the playoffs. The Astros did not play well in the series, and there is plenty of blame to go around. From superstar hitters and World Series […]

Following a bitter playoff exit in the Wild Card series, the Houston Astros face significant roster challenges this offseason. With the probable departures of star and fan favorite Alex Bregman and future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, the Astros must proactively address these gaps to maintain their competitive edge. They also need to address a […]

The Houston Astros are out of the playoffs before the ALCS for the first time since 2016. They were swept by the Detroit Tigers in the Wild Card Series, ending their incredible streak. Now, the Astros have a massive off-season ahead of them. How should Alex Bregman, Yusei Kikuchi, and Pete Alonso factor into their […]

The Kansas City Royals are on the road to take on the New York Yankees for game two of the AL Division Series. Below we will continue our ALDS odds series with a Royals-Yankees prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Royals-Yankees Game 2 Projected Starters  Cole Ragans […]

The Detroit Tigers will face the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series on Monday at Progressive Field. We’re ready for some baseball playoffs as we share our ALDS odds series and make a Tigers-Guardians Game 2 prediction and pick. Tigers-Guardians Game 2 Projected Starters  Tarik Skubal vs. Matthew Boyd  Tarik […]