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The Baltimore Orioles have enjoyed a revitalization over the past couple of years. They won at least 90 games in each of the last two seasons behind co-stars Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman. In 2025, Brandon Hyde is trying everything he can, but his squad is underperforming expectations, earning them a rough grade from ESPN. […]

The San Diego Padres began the season as one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball. Injuries have derailed that hot start, but the Friars are slowly getting some players back from the injured list. On Friday, the Padres announced that they have reinstated outfielder Brandon Lockridge from the 10-day IL. As a corresponding […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently without superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. due to injury, but it appears he’s trending in the right direction. While he doesn’t have a specific timetable for return, the former NL MVP is expected to be back in the Braves lineup towards the end of May, as reported by Mark Bowman. Acuna […]

The New York Yankees scored 15 runs on the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday with every one of Aaron Boone’s starters getting a hit. However, that offensive performance came at a price: Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s injury. The infielder left the game after a rough slide into third base in the first inning and didn’t return. Chisholm […]

The San Francisco Giants are firmly in the mix of the NL West as they’re only 2.5 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. Depth in the active roster along with the minor-league system can go a long way, especially in the later portion of the regular season. On Friday, the front office made a […]

After Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a clutch home run to seal a series win against the Boston Red Sox, a discussion about the hierarchy in the AL East has started. Before the Blue Jays take on the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night, Guerrero spoke about the mindset of his team after […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is history in the making. On Friday, Ramirez achieved a Guardians milestone by becoming the first player in franchise history to hit 250 home runs and steal 250 bases.  His feat has led to analyst Jon Morosi referring to him as an absolute Hall of Famer, per MLB Network.  […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost a three-game series at home to the Chicago Cubs this week. But the attention has all been focused on a fan who fell during the Thursday game. A Pirates fan needed medical attention after falling over the Clemente Wall onto the warning track, and he has been identified as Kavan Markwood. […]

With a 17-15 record through their first 32 games of the season, the Cincinnati Reds are just two games behind the first-placed Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. The club certainly hopes to remain firmly in the mix of the playoffs, and getting healthy would go a long way. On Friday, Cincinnati received mixed news […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hitting the road for a three-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend. They got back on track earlier in the week by taking a series from the high-flying New York Mets. Now, they look to continue picking up wins against the Phillies. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says they may be […]

The Mariners travel to face the Rangers in Texas! The Mariners are red-hot and playing well, while the Rangers have been inconsistent and need a momentum boost. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Rangers prediction and pick. Mariners-Rangers Projected Starters Bryan Woo vs. Jack Leiter Bryan Woo (3-1) with a 3.09 […]

The MLB season continues as the Athletics look to pick up the win on the road in Miami when they take on the Marlins to open their series on Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Marlins prediction and pick. Athletics-Rangers Projected Starters  Osvaldo Bido vs. Adam Mazur Osvaldo Bido – […]

The Colorado Rockies are in the Bay Area to take on the San Francisco Giants Friday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Giants prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rockies-Giants Projected Starters Antonio Senzatela vs. Robbie Ray Antonio Senzatela (1-4) with a […]

The Detroit Tigers have kicked off the 2025 season with authority, becoming the first American League team to notch 20 wins. This early dominance signals Detroit’s continued rise after snapping a decade-long playoff drought just last fall. It’s not just a hot start– it’s a validation of a rebuild that finally took root in 2024. […]

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had high praise for teammate Taijuan Walker following a rollercoaster outing against the Washington Nationals. After a tough sixth inning that undid five solid frames, Walker still earned props from Turner, who emphasized the right-hander’s resilience and impact during the 2025 MLB season. On Pattison, a Philadelphia sports network caught […]

The Los Angeles Angels have placed superstar outfielder Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee, manager Ron Washington announced following Thursday night’s 10-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Washington said the injury isn’t believed to be serious and that imaging revealed no structural damage. Still, Trout will […]

The Los Angeles Angels had a win in their grasp on Thursday night — until it unraveled in catastrophic fashion. Leading 4-2 going into the eighth inning, the Angels saw the Detroit Tigers erupt for eight unanswered runs to snatch a 10-4 victory at Angel Stadium. It marked the Angels’ sixth straight loss and underscored […]

Justin Verlander keeps pitching like a Hall of Famer. The only thing missing now is the win column. The 42-year-old right-hander turned in another strong outing for the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night, holding the Colorado Rockies to two earned runs over 6 1/3 innings. But for the third straight start, Verlander walked off […]

The Detroit Tigers head to SoCal to take on the Los Angeles Angles Friday Night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Angels prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Tigers-Angels Projected Starters Tarik Skubal vs. Jose Soriano Tarik Skubal (3-2) with a 2.34 ERA, 1.04 […]

Coming off a dramatic April-ending game the night before– where Alejandro Kirk walked it off with a single in the 10th– the Toronto Blue Jays’ momentum carried into May. The Blue Jays were already buzzing after the thrilling 7-6 extra-innings win, and on Thursday night, they delivered again. This time, it was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. […]

The Chicago Cubs head north to take on the Milwaukee Brewers Friday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Brewers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Cubs-Brewers Projected Starters Ben Brown vs. Quinn Priester Ben Brown (2-2) with a 6.04 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, […]

Juan Soto finally gave Citi Field fans what they’ve been waiting for. In the midst of scrutiny over his slow start at home, the Mets’ $765 million man delivered a two-homer performance Thursday afternoon, even if it wasn’t enough to avoid a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Soto, who had yet to hit a […]

The Boston Red Sox are having a bounce back season after a rough 2024 campaign. However, the team still has holes it needs to address, particularly on the mound. Walker Buehler could miss time with a shoulder injury. Aroldis Chapman is as erratic as ever and is near the end of his career. As the […]

The Cincinnati Reds have something special in Gavin Lux– and it’s not just his numbers. The former Dodgers infielder is not only producing on the field in the 2025 MLB season, but more importantly, he’s enjoying the game in a way he hasn’t in years, “Probably high school,” Lux told Charlie Clifford of NBC Cincinnati […]

The Atlanta Braves and manager Brian Snitker made a tough decision on Thursday. They are optioning outfielder Jarred Kelenic, sending the 25-year-old down to the minors. He started the season at the top of the outfield depth chart alongside Ronald Acuna Jr. and Michael Harris II, but now he has to work his way back […]

Jose Ramirez continues to redefine greatness in a Cleveland Guardians uniform. On Thursday, the veteran third baseman etched his name into MLB history, becoming the first player in Guardians franchise history to record both 250 home runs and 250 stolen bases, according to Bob Nightengale on X, formerly Twitter. “Guardians 3B Ramirez becomes the first […]

The Kansas City Royals completed their series sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Bobby Witt led the way, hitting a two-run home run off of Shane Baz in the fifth inning. Vinnie Pasquantino and the rest of the Royals offense broke the game open from there, running away with the game from there. […]

The Texas Rangers’ brutal offensive slump continued Thursday as the team lost 3-0 to the Athletics. It’s the fourth time the Rangers have been shutout this season. With the loss, Texas fell to 16-16 on the year, trailing the first-place Seattle Mariners by three games in the American League West. Following the disheartening defeat, the […]

The Boston Red Sox may be the most romanticized franchise in Major League Baseball history. Perhaps the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees and the dear, departed Brooklyn Dodgers are in the same category, but the Red Sox clearly lead the way in heartbreak. Cubs fans may raise their hands in protest, but they were simply […]

New York Mets fans walked away from Thursday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a loss, but their starting pitcher gave it all he had. Kodai Senga’s availability for the game hung in the balance in the days before his start, but he and manager Carlos Mendoza decided he was good to go. Despite the […]

The Minnesota Twins are facing a major roadblock in their pursuit of AL Central dominance — an abysmal 16-34 record over their last 50 games against the Cleveland Guardians. That’s a .320 win rate, the equivalent of a 52-110 season pace, and it underscores the gap between Minnesota and Cleveland in this divisional rivalry. Since […]

The Detroit Tigers pitching staff is one of the best groups in Major League Baseball. Tarik Skubal is leading the way for AJ Hinch, but not every pitcher is playing as well. Kenta Maeda is struggled to open the season, and the team designated him for assignment on Thursday. Maeda started his career with the […]

The Texas Rangers fell flat again on Thursday, mustering just three hits in a 3-0 loss to the Athletics. Following the game, manager Bruce Bochy didn’t hold back. “This is probably one of our worst games,” Bochy said, per Jeff Wilson on X, formerly Twitter. The quote summed up a frustrating afternoon in Arlington, where […]

Mookie Betts has ripped four home runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025. Will he send the baseball flying over the Truist Park outfield on July 14? Betts’ home run derby possibility in Atlanta came into light Thursday. He chatted about that opportunity with Teoscar Hernandez during his “On Base” podcast from B/R Walk-Off. […]

The Los Angeles Angels remain without their superstar center fielder as Mike Trout’s injury status continues to cast a shadow over their matchup against the Detroit Tigers. Trout was scratched from the Angels lineup Thursday following his early exit on Wednesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners due to left knee discomfort. There is still no […]

The MLB season continues as the Houston Astros look to pick up the win on the road in Chicago when they take on the White Sox in their series opener on Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-White Sox prediction and pick. Astros-White Sox Projected Starters Framber Valdez vs. Jonathan […]

The New York Mets will begin a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday at Busch Stadium. It will be a National League showdown in St. Louis as we continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Cardinals prediction and pick. Mets-Cardinals Projected Starters Clay Holmes vs. Sonny Gray Clay Holmes (3-1) with a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves on Friday at Truist Park. It will be a battle of National League contenders as we continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Braves prediction and pick. Dodgers-Braves Projected Starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Grant Holmes Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3-2) with a 1.06 ERA Last […]

Most fans were well aware of the plethora of talent the Washington Nationals had on their roster entering the 2025 MLB season, but a demanding division and other deficiencies resulted in overall low expectations for the team. A month in, that assessment is accurate. Left fielder James Wood has nine home runs and is slugging […]