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Marcell Ozuna has been quite the bright spot for the Atlanta Braves this season. The Big Bear has been arguably Atlanta’s most consistent player this season. The designated hitter’s power has kept the team afloat during some particularly rough moments this season. As a result, Ozuna was selected to the All-Star team. However, what some […]

In the hours approaching the beginning of the 2024 MLB Draft, speculation still surrounded the No. 1 overall pick. No draft “expert” or baseball insider knew with certainty who the Cleveland Guardians would select. As it turns out, even members of the Guardians’ front office didn’t know what name they were going to give commissioner […]

Any given day, something crazy can happen in the MLB. The Philadelphia Phillies have been arguably the best team in the league, sweeping the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers in their last season. The Oakland Athletics, while not being completely terrible, have been pretty bad all season long. And yet, on a magical Sunday afternoon, the […]

The Major League Baseball season is a marathon, and the All-Star break is our chance to digest three-and-a-half months of madness on the field. So it’s fitting that just as we enter that four-day respite from the MLB action, the league threw us a weekend curveball. Of the teams ranked in our top 10 this […]

The first two rounds of the 2024 MLB Draft are officially in the books, and for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the draft offers them an outlet to continue adding to their seemingly never-ending supply of talented baseball players. It’s safe to say that their first-round pick ended up quickly catching the attention of fans everywhere. […]

The Detroit Tigers signed Kenta Maeda to a two-year contract in MLB Free Agency this past winter. They hoped the veteran pitcher would help stabilize their rotation and potentially help them push for the American League Central. However, the signing has not panned out as either side envisioned. Maeda has struggled to the point that […]

The Cincinnati Reds made a bit of a surprising selection in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft by selecting right-handed pitcher Chase Burns out of Wake Forest with the No. 2 pick, hoping that the latest in the pipeline from the Deamon Deacons can become a big part of their pitching staff in […]

The David vs. Goliath affair in Philly ended on Sunday, with the Philadelphia Phillies getting another humble pie to the pace after getting beat by the Oakland Athletics in the series finale to the tune of a wild 18-3 score. Trea Turner, who had a great individual in the loss, simply admitted the truth about […]

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa reportedly will not play in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, and he has been replaced on the roster by Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, according to Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Carlos Correa still plans on going to Texas to enjoy the festivities surrounding the All-Star Game […]

The Boston Red Sox were a team that was expected to finish in last place in the American League East as the 2024 season got underway. That’s where the Red Sox finished last season, and there seemed to be a minimal infusion of talent in the offseason. They certainly didn’t seem to have enough to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a rough go of it as of late, and due to injuries and general holes on the roster, they could stand to add a lot of help at the MLB Trade Deadline. There are obvious names that stand out, but there are enough needs for the Dodgers that they […]

Baseball can be a humbling game, and a New York Yankees outfielder received a sobering reminder of that fact on Sunday afternoon. The Bronx Bombers were just one out away from completing a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, but Alex Verdugo could not flash the leather when it counted the most. Verdugo misplayed a […]

As a former Cy Young Award-winner, Dallas Kuechel is a part of an elite club that most MLB pitchers will never be a part of. However, the southpaw’s glory days are long gone after a rough stint with the Milwaukee Brewers. Kuechel only lasted four starts at the big league level for the club, via […]

The San Francisco Giants are in limbo ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline that is approaching at the end of July, and if they do struggle over the next few weeks and end up as sellers, teams are expected to make heavy pushes for closer Camilo Doval, despite his struggles as of late. “If the […]

If the Detroit Tigers were to sell at the MLB trade deadline, Tarik Skubal would inarguably be the best player they’d have to offer. But despite their shortcomings, the Tigers aren’t looking to cash in on Skubal’s dominant first half. Detroit has no intentions of trading Skubal, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. He even […]

Starting pitching can be tough to evaluate in fantasy baseball. By not playing everyday, there could be a strong amount of variance between each start. Still, finding the right starting pitcher off of the waiver wire could lead your team to a fantasy baseball championship. The key is finding consistency. If a pitcher goes out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting some bad news. Team pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is going on the 60-day injured list, per USA Today. The pitcher isn’t expected to be back until mid-August at the earliest. Yamamoto has been injured for a good while. The pitcher is dealing with tightness and soreness in his triceps. The […]

The New York Yankees are embroiled in a tug-of-war for first place in the AL East with the Baltimore Orioles heading into the All-Star Break. Meanwhile, Juan Soto is cracking jokes as he plays through pain in his right hand, as New York can’t afford to have him out of the lineup. Soto commented on […]

The Athletics have not had many bright or positive spots this season, their final in Oakland, but Mason Miller has been an exception to that. The fire-throwing closer has become one of the most sought-after pitchers in MLB, but Miller, who is in his second season in the Majors, does not want to rule out […]

The New York Yankees are getting some encouraging news. Giancarlo Stanton is closing in on a return from injury, per MLB.com. The team is unaware, however, if the outfielder will need a rehab assignment in the minors. The outfielder has been out for weeks due to a hamstring strain. He is expected back sometime after the […]

Dylan Cease has had some ups and downs this season. On Saturday, though, the star pitcher reminded us why the San Diego Padres did everything to acquire him in the offseason. In a stunning performance, Cease struck out 11 Atlanta Braves hitters in six shutout innings, getting the win in the process. It was a […]

Much of the Detroit Tigers’ season has showcased forgettable baseball, with some standout players like Tarik Skubal being rare bright spots. However, rookie Colt Keith delivered a memorable moment Saturday, belting a game-tying two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Keith sounded off on the comeback […]

It was an exciting win for the St. Louis Cardinals as star Nolan Arenado connected on a two-RBI single that ended up being the game-winning hit to put away the Chicago Cubs Saturday night, 5-4. Arenado spoke after the game to talk about his reaction to the clutch hit in the eighth inning while also […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting a lot of interest from other teams for their players, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. While many fans believe Bo Bichette or Vladimir Guerrero Jr. may be leaving town, another player is actually the one getting attention. Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is getting significant interest, per USA Today. The […]

The Home Run Derby is among us, and we are excited to see some sluggers clobber some baseballs into the seats at Glove Life Field in Arlington, Texas. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a 2024 Home Run Derby prediction, and show you how to watch. Pete Alonso is the biggest favorite […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. does not seem to be long for Miami. The charismatic center fielder is being discussed in the Miami Marlins’ trade talks, and the Seattle Mariners appear to be a potential landing spot for Chisholm. As the Marlins continue to flounder — Miami currently holds the worst record in the National League at […]

Cincinnati Reds star Rece Hinds continues to make history in his first week in the majors as records books continue to be re-written due to his eye-opening performances. In Saturday afternoon’s game where the Reds beat the Miami Marlins, 10-6, Hinds had his first multi home run game putting him in the company of nobody […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking to move Garrett Crochet, but aren’t giving him up that easily. The team turned down an offer from the San Diego Padres for the hurler, per USA Today. It is uncertain at time of writing why the White Sox dismissed the offer. Chicago is a team that is absolutely […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Blue Jays Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have been able to achieve a clear-cut goal. They have been able to climb above .500 before the All-Star break. The defending National League champions have been hit hard […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mariners Angels. The Seattle Mariners are in first place on the final day before the All-Star break. If you had told the Mariners and their fans before the season started that they would be in this […]

The Atlanta Braves will finish their three-game series with the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Braves-Padres prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Braves-Padres Projected Starters  Chris Sale vs. Randy Vasquez Chris Sale (12-3) with a 2.74 ERA Last […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Giants prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Twins Giants. The San Francisco Giants are in trouble. They are four games under .500, which puts them four games behind the New York Mets for the final National League wild card berth. Several weeks ago, […]

In the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, St. Louis erupted for nine runs in the first inning. That offensive explosion helped pace a twin-bill sweep by the Cardinals, 11-3 and 5-4. After the game, St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol spoke out on that decisive first inning, per […]

Paul Skenes is having a promising rookie season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 22-year-old is 6-0 in 11 appearances and has thrown 89 strikeouts, both of which are top 60 MLB rankings. Skenes is gaining recognition off the field as well from his girlfriend Olivia Dunne (also known as Livvy Dunne), a star gymnast and […]

Carlos Rodon will take the mound for the Yankees in the series finale with divisional foe the Orioles on Sunday morning. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Orioles prediction and pick. Yankees-Orioles Projected Starters  Carlos Rodon vs. Dean Kremer Carlos Rodon (9-7) with a 4.63 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP Last Start: […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost in gut-wrenching fashion to the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a three-game series at Comerica Park Saturday. The Dodgers took a 9-4 lead into the ninth inning but couldn’t close things out as the Tigers came storming all the way back with five runs in the bottom of […]

On June 2, the New York Mets were 24-35 and left for dead in the National League playoffs race. Since then, the New York been on a tear, going 25-10 and now holding onto a wild card spot. A big reason for the Mets’ success has been a surge in their offense. Shortstop Francisco Lindor, […]

The New York Mets have had a promising push as the midpoint of the 2024 season approaches. New York sits at 49-45, third in the NL East standings. An important driver of the Mets’ success is veteran shortstop Francisco Lindor. Lindor provided insight when asked if his “lack of recognition” fueled him after his 2024 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are perpetually beset with devastating injuries to their pitching staff, but this latest one is perhaps the most brutal blow they have absorbed in recent memory. Promising right-handed starter Dustin May is officially out for the remainder of the 2024 MLB campaign after having surgery to repair an esophageal tear, according […]