MLB Editorials Articles - Page 57

After fading late stretch in 2023, the Chicago Cubs looked to establish themselves as a National League favorite in 2024. The core of the 2023 squad is still together, with the additions of manager Craig Counsell and Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga to offset the loss of right-hander Marcus Stroman. But due to injuries to key […]

Over the last three years, no MLB team has had more regular-season wins than the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA’s 320 victories are 25 more than the second-place Braves during that span. Yet all the Dodgers have to show for it is an NLCS appearance and two NLDS exits. Despite their postseason struggles, the Dodgers have […]

Andrew Abbott and Zack Littell face off as the Cincinnati Reds face the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Rays prediction and pick. Reds-Rays Projected Starters  Andrew Abbott vs. Zack Littell Andrew Abbott (9-6) with a 3.19 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP Last Start: Abbott went 6.2 innings […]

The Atlanta Braves will continue their four-game series with the New York Mets on Saturday at Citi Field. Come to Queens with us as we share our MLB odds series, and make a Braves-Mets prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. Braves-Mets Projected Starters  Spencer Schwellenbach vs. Tylor Megill Spencer Schwellenbach (3-5) with […]

The Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres for an interleague matchup on Saturday evening! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Orioles prediction and pick. Padres-Orioles Projected Starters  Michael King vs. Dean Kremer Michael King (8-6) with a 3.28 ERA, 135 strikeouts (8th in MLB), 1.19 WHIP in 118.0 innings. Last […]

It is an AL Battle north of the border as the Texas Rangers face Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rangers-Blue Jays prediction and pick. Rangers-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Michael Lorenzen vs. Kevin Gausman Michael Lorenzen (5-5) with a 3.53 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP […]

After the drama of an offseason that included the departure of franchise cornerstones Corbin Burnes and Craig Counsell, the Milwaukee Brewers have responded with a tremendous first half of the season. The club is 59-43 — 6.0 games ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central and 11 games in front of […]

Not often does one of the biggest free agents of the previous MLB offseason become available for trade the same year he signs a contract. Less than a week before the 2024 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants are reportedly listening to offers for reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell. The past […]

The Athletics make the trip to Los Angeles to face the Angels! These two teams are playing very similarly with both struggling this year. However, the two division rivals are also playing well leading into this matchup. Our MLB odds series has our Athletics-Angels prediction, odds, and pick for Friday. Athletics-Angels Projected Starters  Paul Blackburn […]

The Nationals make the trip to St. Louis to face the Cardinals! These two teams have had similar seasons due to both struggling to find consistency. The Cardinals are the better team and have a path to the wildcard, while the Nationals do not. Our MLB odds series has our Nationals-Cardinals prediction, odds, and pick for Friday. […]

The Marlins make the trip to Milwaukee to face the Brewers! These two teams have been headed in opposite directions this season. The Marlins have been one of the worst teams in the MLB, while the Brewers have been great. Both teams are also red-hot headed into this matchup. Our MLB odds series has our Marlins-Brewers […]

The Mariners make the trip to Chicago to face the White Sox! These two teams have had different seasons with the White Sox being one of the worst teams in the MLB, while the Mariners are fighting for a playoff spot. However, both of these teams are spiraling leading into this matchup. Our MLB odds […]

The New York Yankees take on their AL East rival Boston Red Sox Friday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Yankees-Red Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Yankees-Red Sox Projected Starters  Nestor Cortes vs. Brayan Bello Nestor Cortes […]

The Atlanta Braves are on the road to take on the New York Mets Friday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Braves-Mets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Braves-Mets Projected Starters  Charlie Morton vs. Kodai Senga Charlie Morton (5-5) with […]

The Texas Rangers head to Canada to face the Toronto Blue Jays.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rangers-Blue Jays prediction and pick. Rangers-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Andrew Heaney vs. Yusei Kikuchi Andrew Heaney (4-10) with a 3.60 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP Last Start: Heaney went five innings last time out, […]

The San Diego Padres are across the country to take on the Baltimore Orioles Friday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Orioles prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Padres-Orioles Projected Starters  Adam Mazur vs. Grayson Rodriguez Adam Mazur (1-3) with a 7.84 ERA, […]

Nick Lodolo and Shane Baz face off as the Cincinnati Reds face the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Rays prediction and pick. Reds-Rays Projected Starters  Nick Lodolo vs. Shane Baz Nick Lodolo (8-3) with a 3.51 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP Last Start: Lodolo went 6.1 innings […]

It is an AL Central battle as the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers face off. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Tigers prediction and pick. Twins-Tigers Projected Starters  Pablo Lopez vs. Keider Montero Pablo Lopez (8-7) with a 4.86 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP Last Start: In his last start, […]

Christopher Sanchez takes to the mound as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Cleveland Guardians. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Phillies prediction and pick. Guardians-Phillies Projected Starters  Ben Lively vs. Christopher Sanchez Ben Lively (8-6) with a 3.57 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP Last Start: Lively went 5.1 innings in his […]

There are a ton of uncertainties with the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, but two longstanding truths made things a bit clearer for two specific fan bases. The Seattle Mariners desperately need more offense, and the Tampa Bay Rays rarely hand out costly long-term contracts. These two trains of thought converged in […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2024 season as one of the favorites to not just win the National League East — something they’ve done six straight seasons — but win it all, claiming their second World Series title in four years. The Braves now have the fifth-best odds (+1000) to win it all, according to […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in a strong position as the MLB trade deadline approaches, boasting one of the best records in baseball at 60-41. However, the Yankees are nipping at their heels, trailing by just 1.5 games. The American League East has been a hotly contested battle, with the Orioles and Yankees trading places atop […]

The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching and Jonathan India is rumored to be on the move from the Cincinnati Reds. In a recent report from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, India has been connected to the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. The move would be a significant addition for both teams, who have struggled […]

Being the best team in baseball doesn’t obligate a franchise to buy at the trade deadline. There is a certain expectation that comes with holding the best record in the MLB though and the Philadelphia Phillies anticipate more than just getting the top seed in the playoffs. It’s World Series or bust for the Phils […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is on July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and this year’s deadline is expected to be just as hectic as ever. Deadline day always sees a ton of trades made around the league, both big and small. Contending teams will look to add the missing pieces for a World Series […]

The Chicago White Sox are the most important team at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. They hold the worst record in all of baseball and have multiple valuable pieces that will bring in a haul to set them up for the future. Luis Robert Jr., when healthy, is one of the premier players in all […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a few big decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. They already made one by dealing Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, they face a tough decision with the face of their franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. That choice, paired with the potential sale of Yusei Kikuchi and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox are on opposite ends of the standings ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Phillies are a World Series favorite with the best record in baseball. The White Sox are in dead last and looking to move on from their valuable pieces. White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. […]

The Giants make the trip to San Francisco to face the Giants! These two teams are trending in opposite directions. The Dodgers are red-hot as one of the best teams in the MLB and then the Giants have had issues with consistency this year. The Dodgers have won the first two games in this series […]

The Rays make the trip to Toronto to face the Blue Jays! These two teams are playing very similarly with both teams struggling to find consistency. The Rays are playing better currently and are red-hot heading into this matchup when compared to the Blue Jays. Our MLB odds series has our Rays-Blue Jays prediction, odds, and […]

The White Sox make the trip to Dallas to face the Rangers! The White Sox are the worst team in the MLB and have been all year. The Rangers are still in the wildcard hunt heading into the second half. The White Sox are spiraling, while the Rangers are on a hot streak heading into […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are once again at the forefront of trade rumors. As they prepare for a deep postseason run, the Dodgers are exploring potential impact additions to bolster their already impressive roster. Despite entering the season with their usual high expectations following […]

Gavin Williams takes to the mound for the Cleveland Guardians as they host the Detroit Tigers. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Guardians prediction and pick. Tigers-Guardians Projected Starters  Undecided vs. Gavin Williams Gavin Williams (0-2) with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP Last Start: Williams went just 3.2 innings in […]

Cy Young contender Corbin Burnes takes to the mound for the Baltimore Orioles as they face the Miami Marlins. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Marlins prediction and pick. Orioles-Marlins Projected Starters  Corbin Burnes vs. Roddery Munoz Corbin Burnes (10-4) with a 2.38 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP Last Start: Burnes went […]

The Washington Nationals host the San Diego Padres for the finale of a 3-game series at Nationals Park on Thursday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Nationals prediction and pick. Padres-Nationals Projected Starters  Dylan Cease vs. Patrick Corbin Dylan Cease (9-8) with a 3.76 ERA, 159 strikeouts (1st in MLB), 1.03 […]

The New York Yankees have the second-worst record in baseball since June 15. Their struggles have exposed the same holes in their lineup as years past. Beyond Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, they do not have the bats to compete for the World Series. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, they […]

Despite posting their worst single-season winning percentage since 1995 last year, the St. Louis Cardinals expected to field a contending team in 2024. Four months into the season, the Cardinals are five games above .500 and currently occupy one of the three wild card positions in the National League. St. Louis’ recipe for winning this […]

Robbie Ray will take the mound for the Giants in their series finale with divisional rivals the Dodgers on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Dodgers prediction and pick. Giants-Dodgers Projected Starters  Robbie Ray vs. Tyler Glasnow Robbie Ray (0-0) with a 0.00 ERA Last Start: Robbie Ray (elbow) will […]

The Diamondbacks make the trip to Kansas City to face the Royals! The Diamondbacks have been playing well to start the second half of the year. The Royals are even more red-hot than the Diamondbacks and enter on a winning streak. The Royals also opened this series with a win in the first game. Our […]