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San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays, an enduring icon of baseball, passed away at 93 on Tuesday, eliciting a heartfelt farewell from Barry Bonds, a fellow baseball great who regarded Mays as both his godfather and mentor. Mays shared the field with Bobby Bonds, Barry’s father, during their time in San Francisco. When Barry was […]

With so many pundits and fans noting about the declining level of animosity that exists between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the MLB could use a new heated rivalry in the American League East. Since the Yanks (51-26) currently own the best record in baseball, their inclusion in such a dynamic is […]

Thursday night’s game between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., is loaded with rich baseball history. Not only did the late Giants legend Willie Mays play there, but outfielder Mike Yastrzemski’s family did, too. San Francisco manager Bob Melvin even asked Yastrzemski if he wanted to play […]

Shota Imanaga takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the New York Mets on Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Cubs prediction and pick. Mets-Cubs Projected Starters  Jose Quintana vs. Shota Imanaga Jose Quintana (2-5) with a 4.98 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. Last Start:  Quintana was […]

It came as no surprise when Shohei Ohtani decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers back in the winter. The only real surprising part of any of that was the overall terms of the contract and how the unicorn of a player would be paid out $700 million over the next 10 years. It […]

The Boston Red Sox entered their series against the Toronto Blue Jays on a bit of a hot streak. However, the Red Sox knew better to ground themselves in reality rather than rest on their laurels. Boston would go on to sweep Toronto, outscoring the Blue Jays 18-9 over the three game set. But before […]

New York Yankees star prospect Jasson Dominguez has been embarrassing minor league pitchers this season, slashing .356/.404/.609 across 23 games. However, his progress towards rejoining New York’s big-league team has stopped. Dominguez will be out for at least two months with a left oblique strain, via The Athletic’s Brandon Kuty. “Dominguez out for at least 8 weeks, […]

The Oakland Athletics are entering the month of July once again involved in plenty of trade rumors. Will the A’s sell some players at the MLB Trade Deadline? With a 28-48 record entering Thursday, that is a question that will be asked a lot over the next few weeks. One notable player is closer Mason […]

Aaron Judge was recently hit by a pitch that forced him out of the New York Yankees lineup for a game. However, after many feared he may have suffered a more serious injury, the superstar outfielder is already returning after missing just one game. That’s right! The Yankees made sure to feature Aaron Judge in […]

The Houston Astros are promoting one of their top prospects to the big leagues less than a year after he was drafted. 2023 third-round pick Jake Bloss is set to make his MLB debut on Friday, sources tell The Athletic. The news comes two days after Houston put Justin Verlander on the injured list. Bloss […]

The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles have been embroiled in a classic divisional battle, full of animosity, close games, and hit-by-pitches. Yankees relief pitcher Victor Gonzales drilled Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson with a fastball in the seventh inning Wednesday night, which some thought may have been a retaliation for Baltimore hitting Aaron Judge and […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. turned heads with his new haircut that he got ahead of the team’s game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Vladdy Jr. cut his hair! ✂️ pic.twitter.com/x1FCg52lN2 — MLB (@MLB) June 19, 2024 With the Blue Jays struggling so far this season, maybe Vladimir Guerrero Jr. […]

There is no doubt that it has been a up and down season for Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, but Wednesday afternoon showed the excellence he still has in a complete outing against the San Francisco Giants. After the Cubs’ 6-5 win, Hendricks spoke to about his performance and his future with the team as […]

The New York Yankees are one of the best teams in baseball this season as they are currently 51-25 and in first place in the AL East. Their 51-25 record is the best in the MLB. One reason why they have been so good this year is the play of starting pitcher Luis Gil. Gil […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 30 and rumors are running rampant around the league. One franchise to keep an eye on is the Baltimore Orioles, as they’ve been involved in ongoing rumors for a star pitcher all season. With that in mind, here’s how the recent Kyle Bradish injury may impact the front […]

Staying healthy throughout a 162-game season can be challenging for MLB players. When an injury disrupts progress during the season, it can be tough for players to regain their confidence. Trea Turner recently returned from a hamstring injury, and the Philadelphia Phillies are taking it easy with their All-Star shortstop. Turner missed 38 games before […]

It has been an exciting and intense series between two AL East rivals in the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees where the former got the extra innings win Thursday night, 7-6. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde spoke about the performance from his ball club as well as the exciting moments involving stars like Cedric […]

The San Diego Padres are currently 38-40 on the season, and they have been struggling on the road as of late. The Padres have been on the road for their past two series as they took on the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. New York ended up sweeping San Diego, and after losing […]

In baseball, it’s rare for one player to dominate an entire team over an extended period. However, Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson isn’t just anybody. The two-time All-Star has gone on an unprecedented run against the Detroit Tigers, via OptaSTATS “Following today’s win by the @Braves over the Tigers, Matt Olson now has a […]

Heading into play on Thursday afternoon, the New York Yankees have the best record in the MLB at 51-25. Despite that, the injury bug is beginning to hit them pretty hard, particularly when it comes to their bullpen. So, that led to the front office going out and adding some reinforcements in an effort to […]

A huge boost to the New York Yankees commenced Wednesday as star pitcher Gerrit Cole made his season debut after missing the last two and a half months due to right elbow discomfort. Despite the extra innings loss to the Baltimore Orioles, 7-6, the Yankees ace and manager Aaron Boone talk about the former Cy […]

MLB The Show 24 Update 13 adds a brand new field to play on, as well as the new Los Angeles Dodgers City Connect Uniforms. The Show 24 is also adding a brand new Willie Mays Storyline, honoring the baseball legend who sadly passed away earlier this week. Although we mourn the loss of a […]

The 2024 campaign has been a trying one for the New York Mets, but out of nowhere, things suddenly took a turn, as they ripped off a seven-game win streak in the immediate aftermath of McDonald’s mascot Grimace throwing out the first pitch on June 12th in a game against the Miami Marlins. And after […]

Chris Flexen takes the mound for the Chicago White Sox as they host the Houston Astros. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-White Sox prediction and pick. Astros-White Sox Projected Starters  Spencer Arrighetti vs. Chris Flexen Spencer Arrighetti (3-6) with a 6.37 ERA and 1.71 WHIP Last Start: In his last […]

As if the New York Yankees’ 2024 season couldn’t go any better, they were able to get Gerrit Cole back on the mound on Wednesday night in a heavyweight battle against AL East rival Baltimore Orioles. Entering the night with A 51-24 record, the Yankees had a golden opportunity to gain even more separation from […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are sitting pretty. With the National League’s best record, a sturdy lineup, and the best starting rotation in Major League Baseball, one might think there’s not much this team needs to do at the trade deadline. But sometimes being good is the enemy of being great, and as close as the Phillies […]

The Philadelphia Phillies took on a challenging matchup against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. After a hard-fought battle, the Phillies fell 5-2. However, Philly’s loss was overshadowed by star pitcher Ranger Suarez’s dream night. Suarez was the true victor, considering the priceless gathering he had with his family. After the game, Suarez was elated […]

The Milwaukee Brewers will begin a four-game series with the San Diego Padres on Thursday at Petco Park. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Brewers-Padres prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Brewers-Padres Projected Starters  Bryse Wilson vs. Adam Mazur Bryse Wilson (4-3) with a 3.84 ERA Last Start: […]

Oliver Marmol’s headaches are getting bigger in the St. Louis Cardinals system. The Milwaukee Brewers are pulling away with the NL Central lead while their pace has yet to pick up. Now, they also have to deal with a big injury concerning Nolan Arenado. The third baseman went down in the eighth inning against the […]

It’s shaping up to be another lost season for Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels as the star center fielder who has been the best player in the MLB for most of the past decade is currently recovering from the torn meniscus that has kept him out of action since April 29. An injury […]

The baseball world is mourning the passing of legendary MLB player and former San Francisco Giants star Willie Mays. Mays peacefully passed away at the age of 93 on Tuesday afternoon. Several players expressed their condolences and reflections for Mays. Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout also offered tribute to the iconic player. “I’m […]

The San Francisco Giants will battle the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday at the oldest stadium in baseball, Rickwood Field, in Birmingham, Alabama.. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Giants-Cardinals Rickwood Field prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Giants-Cardinals Projected Starters  Keaton Winn vs. Andre Pallante Keaton Winn […]

Once the calendar turns over to June, talks toward the MLB trade deadline start to heat up. Who will be buyers? Sellers? Who are the ones right on the cusp, the in-betweeners? For the Atlanta Braves, they look to be in line to be buyers again. Braves manager Brian Snitker on his lineup's impressive performance […]

The San Francisco Giants are pushing to stay afloat in the competitive NL West. However, the team is dearly missing the services of Blake Snell amid his injury bout. Giants manager Bob Melvin provided an update on the star pitcher’s status amid his numerous woes. On June 3rd, San Francisco placed Snell on the 15-day […]

The Baltimore Orioles caught a bad break, with the news of star right-hander Kyle Bradish going down with an injury that required Tommy John surgery to repair. Bradish is now done for the rest of the 2024 MLB season after going under the knife, as reported on Wednesday by Danielle Allentuck of the Baltimore Banner. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler made his injury return in 2024 after his second Tommy John surgery in 2022. However, the former Cy Young candidate has had a slow start. To add to Buehler’s challenges, Los Angeles made a concerning move on his status before their third late-June series matchup against the Colorado Rockies. […]

The Orioles make the trip to New York to face the Yankees! These are the two best teams in the AL and they have been battling for the best record all season in the entire MLB with the Phillies too. The Yankees also won the first game in this series. Our MLB odds series has […]

The Royals make the trip to Oakland to face the Athletics! Neither team has been playing well leading into this series. The Royals are a playoff-contending team, while the Athletics have struggled as one of the worst teams in the MLB. Our MLB odds series has our Royals-Athletics prediction, odds, and pick for Thursday. Royals-Athletics […]

We have a new NL Cy Young favorite as the best pitcher in the league and it’s on the same team as the previous favorite. Suarez has been great for the Phillies and surpassed his teammate, Zack Wheeler with odds at +350 on FanDuel. Ranger Suarez is the betting favorite to become the next NL […]