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Was it just a dream? Following a disastrous, injury-ridden first season with the New York Yankees in 2023, Carlos Rodon looked much more like the two-time All-Star that ownership agreed to give $162 million in 2022 during the first two and a half months of this campaign. All of the goodwill he built is now […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a tough 10-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Los Angeles was out of sorts, and Philly capitalized to steal the first game of their early July series. Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller had a tough night and shared his plan for improvement after his team gave up nine […]

The New York Yankees were the best team in baseball for the first two-and-a-half months of the 2024 MLB season. Since then, they’ve been the worst, going 5-16 since June 14. Despite their recent struggles, rookie Ben Rice has confidence in the team. He spoke about it after the Yankees’ 5-3 loss to the Tampa […]

The New York Yankees got off to a hot start this season with Aaron Judge and new acquisition Juan Soto driving the offense. As the season wore on, however, the Yankees cooled off and the Baltimore Orioles managed to overtake them in the AL East. Still a top-five overall team by record, New York is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were dealt some concerning injury news during Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers when All-Star starting pitcher Zack Wheeler exited early after the fifth inning. The Phillies later announced that Wheeler left due to low left back tightness, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zack Wheeler leaves game early due to […]

The Twins make the trip to Chicago to face the White Sox! The Twins are having a great season this year, while the White Sox have been the worst team in the MLB this season. The Twins have a lot more momentum than the White Sox leading into this matchup. Our MLB odds series has […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor, Juan Arturo Recio of ESPN Republica Dominica reported. Franco has been on administrative leave from Major League Baseball since last August when social media posts emerged alleging he had been engaged in a relationship with at […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello got off to a scorching-hot start against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. While Bello wasn’t perfect through his first few innings – allowing a pair of runs in the first – he still managed to seem virtually untouchable. In fact, Bello recorded nine strikeouts through the first […]

The New York Yankees were the best team in baseball for the first two-and-a-half months of the 2024 MLB season. Since then, they’ve been the worst, and with the MLB trade deadline approaching, Brian Cashman has seen enough. The Yankees’ general manager is in Tampa to assist the front office with preparation for the upcoming […]

With the July 30 trade deadline inching closer, the Baltimore Orioles’ plans for how to improve their roster are becoming more clear. It looks like their priority will be to trade for a starting pitcher who has multiple years of team control, according to MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal on “Foul Territory.” The @Orioles need to […]

The New York Mets have been open about their desire to add to their bullpen. The team took one step toward doing exactly that on Tuesday by acquiring Phil Maton from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Mets expect Maton to join the team Wednesday or Thursday. They designated pitcher Joey Lucchesi for assignment to make […]

If there’s a voice that all Milwaukee Brewers fans and most of the MLB spectators have heard, it is Bob Uecker’s. The legendary broadcaster has been covering games since 1971 after he retired from playing the game. His impact on the culture can still be felt to this very day. So much so that Paul […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Tampa Bay Rays have fallen under .500 in a highly competitive division. After losing three straight the team is now 13 games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East. The Rays are still in the Wild Card hunt at 5.5 games back. However, it’s a crowded field. […]

Surviving is something the most battle-tested teams can instinctively accomplish. Sure, talent is essential to overcome early struggles, but success is rarely earned when one is perpetually in sink-or-swim mode. Even the best warriors need help in order to thrive. The Houston Astros have done an exemplary job at withstanding the initial onslaught of the […]

Craig Biggio had a legendary career with the Houston Astros. The second baseman played his entire 20-year MLB career with the Astros, and his accolades include 3,060 hits, 1,175 RBI, 414 stolen bases, 291 home runs, and a spot in Cooperstown in the Hall of Fame. He also made the All-Star team seven times and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants play the second of a three-game set when they face off at Oracle Park on Wednesday night. The Blue Jays have lost three straight series and sit in the basement of the American League East. Meanwhile, the Giants have won two of their last three series, including […]

After the drama of an offseason that included the departure of franchise cornerstones Corbin Burnes and Craig Counsell, the Milwaukee Brewers have responded with one of the best starts in franchise history. The club is 53-38 — 4.5 games ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central and 11 games in front […]

Rafael Devers is more than putting up All-Star numbers in 2024, but you won’t see him in Arlington for the Midsummer Classic next week. On Tuesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed why. “He’s not gonna participate,” Cora said, per Mass Live. “Obviously, he has been grinding through a few things, especially his left shoulder. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with their fair share of injuries this season as the 2024 MLB All-Star Break draws near, and the most recent involves Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers’ ace who represents one of their best hopes for capturing a World Series title this season. Glasnow has put up solid numbers this season […]

With the MLB trade deadline quickly approaching, the Boston Red Sox should play a part in being active during that time as they look to have an exciting second half of the season. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow spoke to MassLive about what the plans are for the team including what is an […]

Wyatt Langford is the new American League Rookie of the Year betting favorite. The Texas Rangers outfielder has surpassed Yankees pitcher Luis Gil, per FanDuel Sportsbook, with +135 odds. Langford has been a revelation this year for the defending World Series champion Rangers. He’s hitting .273 with 5 home runs and a .752 OPS. That’s […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is opening up about his decision to give slack to Gerrit Cole on the mound. Cole was allowed to face off against the Boston Red Sox’s Rafael Devers for a third time, after giving up a home run to him in a July 6 game. Devers is having a […]

Cleveland Guardians slugger Jose Ramirez is headed back to the Home Run Derby. The third baseman confirmed his participation on Tuesday, joining Gunnar Henderson, Pete Alonso, Alec Bohm, Bobby Witt Jr. and Marcell Ozuna. MLB should announce the final two spots in the next day or so. Ramirez made the announcement in a tweet, simply […]

The Kansas City Royals are on the road to take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday morning. The series opener was postponed Tuesday and will be played as Game 1 of the doubleheader on Wednesday. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Cardinals prediction and pick. Royals-Cardinals Projected Starters  Michael Wacha […]

The Atlanta Braves made a surprise roster move on Tuesday, reinstating starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver from the injured list. Smith-Shawver will be part of the Braves’ bullpen, but he might not pitch, per Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal Constitution. The Braves need bullpen coverage after Monday’s exciting extra-innings win against the Diamondbacks on Monday […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have gone just 5-5 in their last 10 games as they have deal with injuries to Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. But now as the team prepares for a big series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, there’s good news, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale: “The powerful Phillies are getting the band back […]

The Washington Nationals are entering sell mode as the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline draws nearer. Sources told The Athletic that President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo is preparing to unload talent at the deadline in favor of the future as the team looks to build around its existing stable of young players. Washington sits at […]

Com2uS, a renowned mobile game developer, is celebrating the first anniversary of its popular baseball game, MLB RIVALS, with a series of exciting in-game events aimed at enhancing the player experience and rewarding the game’s community. The anniversary celebration kicks off with a check-in event that offers a warm welcome to both new and returning […]

Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the Blue Jays in game one of this series with the Giants on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Giants prediction and pick. Blue Jays-Giants Projected Starters  Yusei Kikuchi vs. Blake Snell Yusei Kikuchi (4-8) with a 4.12 ERA with a […]

Zac Gallen takes to the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they host Charlie Morton at the Atlanta Braves. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Braves-Diamondbacks Projected Starters  Charlie Morton vs. Zac Gallen  Charlie Morton (5-5) with a 3.96 ERA and 1.25 WHIP Last Start: Last time […]

The Rangers make the trip to Los Angeles to face the Angels! The Rangers have had issues with consistency, while the Angels have struggled across the board. The Rangers are playing well leading into this matchup, while the Angels have struggled. Our MLB odds series has our Rangers-Angels prediction, odds, and pick for Tuesday. Rangers-Angels Projected […]

The Pirates make the trip to Milwaukee to face the Brewers! The Pirates have struggled with consistency this season, while the Brewers have been one of the best teams in the MLB. Both teams have not been playing well leading into this series. Our MLB odds series has our Pirates-Brewers prediction, odds, and pick for Tuesday. […]

Trevor Rogers takes the mound for the Miami Marlins as they face the Houston Astros. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Astros prediction and pick. Marlins-Astros Projected Starters  Trevor Rogers vs. Ronel Blanco Trevor Rogers (1-9) with a 4.91 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP Last Start: Rogers went just three innings […]

The Rockies make the trip to Cincinnati to face the Reds! Both of these two teams have struggled this season, with the Rockies as one of the worst teams in the MLB. The Reds have had issues with consistency this season. The Rockies are playing well, while the Reds are spiraling. Our MLB odds series […]

The Dodgers make the trip to Philadelphia to face the Phillies! These two teams are two of the best in the MLB, not just in the NL. The Phillies come into this series spiraling compared to the Dodgers. Our MLB odds series has our Dodgers-Phillies prediction, odds, and pick for Tuesday. Dodgers-Phillies Projected Starters  Bobby […]

Logan Gilbert will take the mound for the Mariners to start this interleague series with the Padres on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Padres prediction and pick. Mariners-Padres Projected Starters  Logan Gilbert vs. Adam Mazur Logan Gilbert (5-5) with a 2.91 ERA and 0.92 WHIP Last Start: Logan Gilbert […]

Former President Bill Clinton is paying tribute to one of the San Francisco Giants’ greatest players. Clinton gave remarks at a public memorial for Willie Mays, who passed away recently at the age of 93. Clinton said he and the Hall of Fame Baseball player became friends, years after he would follow his games. “I […]

After a lengthy absence, Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was back on Monday during a series-opener at home versus the visiting and reigning World Series champions Texas Rangers. Rendon missed a total of 68 games before resurfacing in the Rangers game. A hamstring injury sustained by Rendon forced the Angels to put him […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the best teams in baseball and have one of the most notoriously aggressive front-office leaders in Dave Dombrowski, leading many to believe that the team will be aggressive buyers at the approaching trade deadline. Veteran Kyle Schwarber spoke on the organization’s approach and general belief in his team. “There’s […]