MLB Editorials Articles - Page 53

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been inconsistent in the first half of the 2024 MLB season, and barely have a winning record at 49-48. They have been great behind the plate thanks to stars like Ketel Marte and Christian Walker. They need to get their pitching fixed up because it has struggled this season and has […]

A look at the standings in any given MLB season in recent years shows the San Francisco Giants flirting with playoff contention. The Giants held a playoff spot at the All-Star break last season and were within a game of the National League’s last wild card spot entering the second half in 2022. San Francisco […]

The Kansas City Royals were the surprise story of the first half of the Major League Baseball season. This is the first season of what they hope is a long championship window as they continue to surround star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr with a solid core. The issue is that the Royals only have one […]

The Chicago White Sox posted the worst record in all of Major League Baseball in the first half. They traded their ace Dylan Cease before the season began. They are set to trade their new ace Garrett Crochet by the MLB trade deadline. And their franchise player Luis Robert Jr. could be on the move […]

The Astros entered June an ugly eight games under .500 and staring into the abyss of a rare lost season for the club. Since then however, the team has battled back into the division race. Houston got hot at the right time and went 25-13 from June 1 through the All-Star break. The Astros’ 17-8 […]

Few predicted the Cleveland Guardians would be in first place in the AL Central at the All-Star break. Even fewer thought the Guardians would have the best record in the American League, yet here we are on July 17 and Cleveland sports a 58-37 record with a 4 1/2 game lead in the division. Cleveland’s […]

The San Diego Padres are a team to pay attention to as the second half of the MLB season begins. At (50-49) they are tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for 2nd in the NL West Division. They ended the first half on a poor note, finishing 4-6 in their final 10 games. However, the Friars […]

The New York Mets look to return to the playoffs after missing the playoffs last year. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets to make the 2024 MLB Playoffs prediction and pick. After making the playoffs in 2022 in their first year under Buck Showalter, the Mets struggled last year. It […]

The Red Sox have been inconsistent most of the year, but then got a red-hot before the All-Star break. They have a 53-42 record. They have jumped into the top five in both pitching and batting which is why they have gotten red-hot. The pitching has been consistent all season and then the bats got […]

The Kansas City Royals are looking good this season, and they sit third in the AL Central with the All-Star break wrapping up. This post will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Royals win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel. MLB Odds: Royals 2024 Win […]

The San Diego Padres are another team that finds themselves in the thick of the National League Wild Card race. The Padres are just one game back of the third Wild Card spot and have the star-studded lineup to make a run. They also have a General Manager in A.J. Preller who is known to […]

The MLB season is getting hotter, and we are looking at the best pitchers in the National League. Follow us as we share our MLB odds series, make a 2024 NL Cy Young Winner prediction, and pick for the rest of the season. We will make a 2024 NL Cy Young Winner pick and have […]

The Kansas City Royals look to return to the playoffs for the first time since their World Series win in 2015. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Royals to make the 2024 MLB Playoffs prediction and pick. It has been a rough go of things for the Royals since their World […]

The Diamondbacks have been very inconsistent this season, despite making a run towards the World Series last year. They have a 49-48 record. The biggest issue has been what they have dealt with in terms of injuries. They have been ravaged by injuries, especially to their pitching staff. They are teetering still and could make […]

The All-Star Break is over, and we are gearing up for a race of epic proportions in the American League. Come with us as we share our MLB odds series, make a 2024 AL Cy Young Winner prediction, and pick for the rest of the season. We will make an AL Cy Young Winner pick, […]

The All-Star Break has passed, and we are excitedly looking at the contenders for the American League MVP position. We’re here to share our MLB odds series and make a 2024 AL MVP Winner prediction while looking at their chances. Aaron Judge is the favorite to win the AL MVP. Yet, three other players can […]

The All-Star break is coming to an end, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in a good position. This will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Pirates win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel. MLB Odds: Pirates 2024 Win Total Odds Over: 77.5 (-118) Under: 77.5 […]

We have passed the 2024 All-Star Break, and several teams are aiming to win the World Series this season. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a 2024 World Series winner prediction, and pick for the 2024 season. A few teams are still in the mix as we pass the break. Ultimately, we […]

The Chicago Cubs are just outside of a playoff spot, and we will be looking at their win total for the second half of the season. This post will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Cubs win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel. MLB Odds: […]

Emmanuel Clase looks to add AL Relvier of the Year to his list of accolades as the second half of the MLB season begins.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a 2024 AL Reliever of the Year prediction and pick. The AL Reliever of the Year award was created in the 2014 […]

The Seattle Mariners have a lot of work to do at the MLB trade deadline. Their once large lead over the AL West has diminished to a mere one game. The Houston Astros have actually caught up to Seattle in the loss column and have a better run differential (+49) than the Mariners do (+19). […]

The Miami Marlins are in last place not only in the National League East but also in the entire NL. After a promising season last year, they have bottomed out this 2024 and are looking to unload at the MLB trade deadline. Three guys who are rumored to be on the move are Jazz Chisholm […]

The New York Yankees experienced a roller-coaster first half of the 2024 season. The Bronx Bombers started with a bang, winning their first five games and finishing April with a 19-12 record. Their hot streak continued into May, where they lost only seven games and enjoyed a seven-game winning streak. However, the Yankees’ momentum came […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have defied expectations in the first half of the 2024 MLB season, boasting the best record in baseball at the All-Star break. While their dominant pitching staff, led by aces Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, has been a key factor in their success, the team’s offensive resurgence has been equally impressive. The […]

The AL ROY race is going to be tight in the second half of the season. The first half of the 2024 MLB season has been a whirlwind of unexpected twists and turns, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. The American League, in particular, has seen a resurgence of powerhouses like the Texas […]

The NL MVP race is starting to get into the thick of things midway through the 2024 MLB season. The National League landscape is filled with surprises and standout performances. The Philadelphia Phillies, not the Atlanta Braves, have established themselves as the team to beat in the NL East, thanks to their well-rounded roster and […]

When you flip on the 2024 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night, it might be the last time you see certain players in their current hats for the last time. Looking at the trade deadline market, three All-Stars jump off as players who must be moved by their current teams. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Mason Miller, and […]

Ryan Helsley looks to add NL Relvier of the Year to his list of accolades as the second half of the MLB season begins.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a 2024 NL Reliever of the Year prediction and pick. Since the award became official in 2014, only six different pitchers have […]

It’s been over a decade since the Philadelphia Phillies exited the All-Star break with a comfortable lead in the National League East division as they do in 2024. With the unofficial second half of the MLB season set to begin this Friday, the Phillies own an 8 1/2 game lead over the Atlanta Braves and […]

One of the highest honors a rookie in the majors can achieve is being named the Rookie of the Year.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a 2024 NL ROY prediction and pick. Recently, this award has been to major bats that take the league by storm in their first year. Corbin […]

The Mid-Summer Classic takes the stage as players vie to put their name in the history books at the All-Star Game.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a 2024 MLB All-Star Game MVP prediction and pick. As players take the field in Texas for the All-Star game, putting on a show for […]

With the All-Star break upon us, it is time to look at the end-of-season awards, as managers vie for playoff spots and recognition at the end of the year. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a 2024 AL Manager of the Year prediction and pick. Winning manager of the year is no […]

It’s time for the MLB All-Star Break. It gets started with the Home Run Derby on Monday and then the All-Star Game on Tuesday. Shohei Ohtani is the betting favorite to become the next All-Star Game MVP over Aaron Judge. Ohtani is the NL favorite, while Judge is the AL favorite. Ohtani has been great […]

With the All-Star break upon us, it is time to look at the end-of-season awards, as managers vie for playoff spots and recognition at the end of the year. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a 2024 NL Manager of the Year prediction and pick. Winning manager of the year is no […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are as close to all-in as a team can be for this season. The goal for this franchise is always to win a World Series. That especially became the case after acquiring Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the same offseason. But the Dodgers may need to get some […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going for it this season. When a team acquires Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the same offseason, they want to win a World Series trophy. But they’re going to need get some help at the trade deadline to help them do so. One player they have targeted […]

The Detroit Tigers are not likely to trade Tarik Skubal. With two more years of team control, Skubal can be the rotation centerpiece around a Tigers franchise that aims to compete in the next few years. But that won’t stop teams, including the first-place Baltimore Orioles, from trying to land him. And (almost) everyone has […]

The talent pool runs deep in MLB right now. There are still plenty of legends who have been running the game for years, but some young talent has emerged as some of the best in baseball, too. Regardless of age, all of the sport’s best will show up for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. The […]

Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet is likely to be traded at the trade deadline as his team continues to occupy last place in the American League. On the opposite side of the league are the Baltimore Orioles, who enter the All-Star break leading the AL East with their 58-38 record With their pre-season addition […]