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The New York Yankees just dropped a series to the Cleveland Guardians. They were missing outfielder Trent Grisham for the entire series, as he was on the paternity list. Their offense slipped up in the first two games without him, so his return will be a welcome sight. The Yankees are welcoming Trent Grisham back […]

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Williams Contreras got pretty banged up on Wednesday night in a 4-2 loss on the road against the San Francisco Giants. The Brewers and Giants are back at it on Thursday afternoon, and Contreras is not in the lineup. He did endure some pain on Wednesday, but he is fine, and an […]

The Chicago Cubs earned a competitive two-game sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers with victories on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 11-10 on Tuesday before earning a 7-6 win on Wednesday. Closer Ryan Pressly did not pitch on Wednesday due to a knee issue, however, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “Cubs […]

The New York Mets are one of the hottest teams in the MLB to start the season, as they’re 18-7 and in first place in the NL East. After their win against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 23, Pete Alonso shared why the Mets are off to such a great start to the season, and […]

The Minnesota Twins reportedly placed infielder Willi Castro on the injured list on Thursday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. “Willi Castro to the IL with a right oblique strain. Mickey Gaspar has been recalled by (the Twins),” Hayes wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Twins also optioned David Festa and will play with 25 […]

The San Diego Padres are off to a blistering hot start to the 2025 MLB season. They are 17-8, even after a tough series loss to the Detroit Tigers, and have answered a lot of questions from the offseason. Jackson Merrill signed an extension this year, but that did not answer their biggest contract questions. […]

The Chicago Cubs swept a two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers this week to move to 16-10. Things have been going well at the Friendly Confines as they kick off a season with massive expectations. After Game 1 of the series, Cubs manager Craig Counsell talked about how much fun his team was having. […]

The first month of the MLB season is winding to a close, and the teams are settling into their standings positions. If that means the basement for your fantasy baseball team, it’s time to hit the waiver wire. There are plenty of unsung heroes having great seasons for their MLB teams. There’s no reason for […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong, a native of Los Angeles, keeps giving his hometown team nightmares. In the Chicago Cubs’ thrilling 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field, the rookie center fielder once again made his presence impossible to ignore–blasting a three-run homer, flashing elite defense, and continuing a torrid offensive stretch that has him […]

Povich and Gore face off in D.C. in the series finale! This is the series finale between the two DMV-based teams. They are playing very similarly, but the Nationals won the first game in this series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Nationals prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, […]

Joc Pederson’s early struggles with the Texas Rangers came to a dramatic halt Wednesday night, as he broke his 0-for-41 hitless streak with a clutch pinch-hit double in the top of the ninth inning. The Rangers were trailing 5-2 against the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park when Pederson, who had been sidelined from the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays may have suffered a setback during their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, as rising outfielder Jake Mangum exited Wednesday’s game with an apparent injury. The team was able to rally even without Mangum in the lineup, taking down the Diamondbacks 7-6 in 11 innings to get its first road […]

The Los Angeles Angels are stuck in a serious offensive rut, and manager Ron Washington isn’t sugarcoating it. “We’re in an offensive funk right now, and it’s up and down the whole lineup,” Washington said after the Angels were shut out 3-0 by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. The team managed just two hits […]

The Texas Rangers are on the road to take on the Athletics. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rangers-Athletics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rangers-Athletics Projected Starters Jacob deGrom vs. J.T. Ginn Jacob deGrom (0-1) with a 3.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 21.2 […]

The Mets made a major statement this week, sweeping the Phillies and making franchise history in the process. With a 4-3 walk-off win in extra innings on Wednesday, New York capped off a 7-0 homestand and improved to 18-7 on the season, the best record in baseball. They also became the first Mets team to […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are wrapping up a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Diamondbacks Projected Starters Drew Rasmussen vs. Corbin Burnes  Drew Rasmussen (1-1) with a 0.87 […]

After a red-hot 8-0 start to the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves slipping into a frustrating funk, capped by a humbling sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. Following Wednesday’s 7-6 loss, their ninth defeat in 17 games, manager Dave Roberts didn’t hold back. “We’ve got some things to clean up,” Roberts […]

Despite a rough start, the Minnesota Twins might have something special in Luke Keaschall early in the 2025 MLB season. Just five games into his Major League career, the rookie infielder is already making history, and he’s doing it with the kind of speed, discipline, and production rarely seen at this level. Keaschall’s electric start […]

Willy Adames may be off to a slow start with the San Francisco Giants, but his energy and personality haven’t missed a beat — especially when it comes to facing his old friends. The Giants’ newly-minted shortstop was all smiles before the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, catching up with former teammates […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up their three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels Thursday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Angels prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Pirates-Angels Projected Starters Carmen Mlodzinksi vs. Tyler Anderson Carmen Mlodzinski (1-3) with a 7.41 ERA, […]

The San Diego Padres came into Detroit looking to close their road trip out on a high note, but Reese Olson had other plans. The Tigers’ right-hander delivered an exceptional performance, silencing one of baseball’s most potent lineups with 7 1/3 shutout innings. On a chilly afternoon at Comerica Park, with everything clicking, Olson took […]

The New York Mets capped off a perfect homestand in thrilling fashion, with Starling Marte delivering a broken-bat, walk-off single in extra innings to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies. But, while Marte may have earned the glory, Pete Alonso’s base-running sealed the victory. His strategy was as gritty as it gets. When asked if he knew […]

The New York Yankees remain atop the AL East with a 1.5 game lead over the second-place Boston Red Sox thanks in large part to Aaron Judge’s prodigious pace at the plate this season. The reigning AL MVP has produced a Ruthian stat line over his last 162 games. The Yankees avoided a three-game series […]

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon has strongly praised Aaron Judge. During the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rodon said, “He’s the best hitter in the game.” On Thursday, Rodon once again expressed his admiration for Judge when asked what surprises him, per Erik Boland of Newsday Sports. This came after Rodon […]

The New York Mets pulled off a dramatic extra-innings win against the Philadelphia Phillies, but the postgame buzz wasn’t about the final score — it was all about Edwin Diaz’s mysterious 10th-inning exit. After pitching a clean ninth, the Mets’ closer appeared visibly uncomfortable during warmups the next frame, stepping off the mound repeatedly before […]

Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan knows how to impact his team when counted on both in terms of the game and being there for a teammate in the most heartwarming ways.  On Tuesday, Kwan called for a time before his at-bat in the first inning of the Guardians/Yankees game to do a gender reveal […]

The Detroit Tigers were one of the hottest teams at the end of last season, and they are one of the hottest to begin this year as well. A big reason why the Tigers have had so much success is their pitching staff. Detroit’s starting rotation is as lethal as it gets, and Reese Olson […]

In a dazzling display of control, poise, and efficiency, Reese Olson led the Detroit Tigers to a dominant 6-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at Comerica Park. The right-hander worked 7 1/3 scoreless innings, giving up just two hits, one walk, and striking out seven batters, all on an incredibly efficient 85 […]

After a dominant outing against the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies All-Star starter Cristopher Sanchez suffered an injury early against the New York Mets Tuesday. Sanchez was forced to leave the game after just two innings due to forearm soreness. The following day, the Phillies reported that Sanchez felt normal and will not get an […]

The Chicago Cubs made a significant roster decision following their thrilling 11-10 extra-innings walk-off win over the Los Angeles Dodgers last night. The team announced they have designated third baseman Gage Workman for assignment. The move comes after a string of poor performances at the plate and costly defensive miscues that have plagued Workman’s early […]

Myers and Roupp face off in the finale in San Francisco! These two teams are playing similarly and have had solid seasons, but they must keep winning. They split the series’ first two games, with the Giants winning the first and the Brewers winning the second. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with […]

In one of the wildest games of the season so far, the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-inning, 11-10 rollercoaster win on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. The victory, capped by Ian Happ’s walk-off single, delivered a statement from a Cubs squad refusing to be overlooked in the National League. After […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have watched Blake Snell throw heat in only two games this season. The prized offseason addition is dealing with a shoulder ailment. Now his manager Dave Roberts dropped an unfortunate update. Snell got “scrapped” from his recent bullpen session, according to L.A. radio sports personality David Vassegh Thursday. “Dodgers scrapped Blake […]

It is the final game of an interleague series as the Colorado Rockies face the Kansas City Royals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Royals prediction and pick. In game one of the series, it was a pitching duel early. Ryan Feltner would give up just three hits in his seven […]

Garrett Crochet heads to the mound as the Boston Red Sox host the Seattle Mariners. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Red Sox prediction and pick. In game one of the series, Jorge Polanco got the scoring going on a solo home run in the first inning. Still, the Red Sox […]

The New York Mets are off to a scorching-hot start this season. After winning their seventh straight game on Wednesday, the Mets are now 18-7 with a five-game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. And the team is on the verge of getting some significant reinforcements. Catcher Francisco Alvarez and second […]

It is the final game of an AL Central series as the Chicago White Sox face the Minnesota Twins. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a White Sox-Twins prediction and pick. In game one of the series, Jacob Amaya got the scoring started in the top of the second with a sacrifice […]

The St. Louis Cardinals took a 4-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on April 23, but somebody on the team ended up making history. Lars Nootbaar has been the leadoff walk king this season for the Cardinals and set a record that hadn’t been touched in 50 years, according to reporter Derrick Goold. “With his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to an inauspicious start. Following a historic collapse last season, they’ve posted an 8-15 record to start the 2025 campaign. Rocco Baldelli knows he could be out of a job if his team doesn’t improve. “When you sign up to manage and coach or play, you sign up for anything,” Baldelli […]