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Most were surprised when New York Yankees star Gerrit Cole intentionally walked Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers in the top of the fourth inning with one out and no one on base. The pair has a one-sided history: Across 40 at-bats, Devers is hitting .350 with eight home runs, 20 RBI and five walks. […]

As the San Francisco Giants host the San Diego Padres Saturday night, there is no doubt that it has been an underwhelming season so far for the ball club. Giants pitcher Logan Webb who has shared his honest thoughts on the team before addressed this point of the season in an interview with Chris Rose […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff just got weaker. Right-handed star Tyler Glasnow, who was in the midst of a stellar season, is down for the count. Glasnow is unlikely to return this season, via The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “Tyler Glasnow has a ‘sprained elbow,’ [Dodgers manager] Dave Roberts said. His return this season is ‘highly […]

Kenley Jansen has been one of the best players on the Boston Red Sox during his two-year tenure with the team. With the Red Sox on the verge of missing the postseason this year, Jansen spoke out about his time in Boston. Jansen gave a surprisingly honest reflection about how he feels about his Red […]

Everything was going fine for Gerrit Cole until one fateful decision. The New York Yankees ace intentionally walked Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers with one out and nobody on base in the fourth inning, and it all went downhill from there. The Red Sox, who had no hits until that point, put up three […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled to find success over the past few years and will miss the playoffs in 2024. The Blue Jays decided to blow it up to a certain extent at the trade deadline, moving several key players in exchange for young talent. But the two franchise pillars still remain — Vladimir […]

The Cleveland Guardians are in first place in the American League Central. Cleveland has a three-game lead over the Kansas City Royals in the division as of this story’s writing. Barring a late-season collapse, the Guardians should find themselves in a position to win the division. But Guardians superstar Jose Ramirez could use some help […]

The Baltimore Orioles could have one of their better pitchers back to round out their weekend series with the Detroit Tigers. Manager Brandon Hyde is “hoping it’s a possibility” that RHP Jacob Webb rejoins the team before they depart from Detroit. Following a 1-0 defeat on Friday, Baltimore is hoping to bounce back strong at […]

The Chicago White Sox are in the midst of what is expected to be the worst season in Major League history. After Friday’s 2-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics, The White Sox’s record is now 33-115, just five losses away from the record set by the New York Mets in 1962, 120. In the top […]

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ben Joyce’s record-breaking fastball strikes fear in the opponents he faces from atop the mound. Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is guilty of being one of those fearful batters, as he admitted in a video posted on MLB’s X, formerly Twitter account. “It’s horrible,” Rooker said. “It’s terrifying, and I […]

The New York Yankees are fighting for first place in the American League East. They currently hold a respectable three-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the division. According to manager Aaron Boone, New York may receive two necessary bullpen reinforcements soon, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “More bullpen help coming for Yankees? RHP Cody […]

New York Mets superstar shortstop and National League MVP candidate Francisco Lindor left Friday’s 11-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies due to lower-back soreness. In order to have some more middle-infield depth while Lindor is hobbled, the Mets called up someone who’s name baseball fans will immediately recognize. The Mets are promoting Luisangel Acuna from […]

The New York Yankees have won several cinematic games recently. After two consecutive walk-offs at home, superstar slugger Aaron Judge deposited a seventh-inning grand slam into the left-field stands, giving the team a 5-4 lead over the Boston Red Sox that it never relinquished. Judge, who broke his season-long 16-game homer-less streak with the clutch […]

The Boston Red Sox have reshuffled their bullpen ahead of their Saturday afternoon matchup against the New York Yankees. In a series of roster moves, the team has called up left-handers Bailey Horn and Zach Penrod from Triple-A Worcester while optioning relievers Cam Booser and Zack Kelly back to Worcester. The team also designated catcher […]

As the New York Yankees continue their push towards the postseason, the team still has certain holes to address. Their options to do that are limited, especially since the trade deadline has long passed. Any improvement must come internally, and it can happen. The Yankees have a number of stars who need to step up, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves on Friday at Truist Park. It’s a battle of two talented teams as we share our MLB odds series and make a Dodgers-Braves prediction and pick. Dodgers-Braves Projected Starters  Jack Flaherty vs. Chris Sale Jack Flaherty (12-6) with a 2.86 ERA Last […]

We’re back with our final MLB betting prediction and pick for today’s slate as we head to the American League West for this upcoming divisional series. The Texas Rangers will face the Seattle Mariners as they play the third game of their current four-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a […]

The Milwaukee Brewers will continue their three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday at Chase Field. It’s a potential playoff preview as we share our MLB odds series and make a Brewers-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Brewers-Diamondbacks Projected Starters  Freddy Peralta vs. Eduardo Rodriguez  Freddy Peralta (10-8) with a 3.81 ERA Last Start: Peralta labored […]

Nick Martinez heads to the mound for the Cincinnati Reds as they face the Minnesota Twins. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Twins prediction and pick. Reds-Twins Projected Starters  Nick Martinez vs. Simeon Woods Richardson Nick Martinez (8-6) with a 3.46 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP Last Start: Martinez went seven […]

Two teams looking for a playoff spot face as the Baltimore Orioles face the Detroit Tigers. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Tigers prediction and pick. Orioles-Tigers Projected Starters  Corbin Burnes vs. Undecided Corbin Burnes (13-8) with a 3.18 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP Last Start: Burnes went six innings giving up […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will continue their three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field. We’re in Ohio, sharing our MLB odds series while making a Rays-Guardians prediction and pick and evaluating both teams. Rays-Guardians Projected Starters  Drew Rasmussen vs. Joey Cantillo  The Rays plan to use an opener for this game […]

Some key figures for the Pittsburgh Steelers are impressed with a player who competes for another Steel City franchise. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and player T.J Watt love Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. “I’m a big fan,” Tomlin said, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I’m not only a big fan of the product that he’s putting […]

The San Francisco Giants currently sit in fourth place in the NL West, 15.5 games behind rivals and division leaders the Los Angeles Dodgers. A playoff berth looks unlikely, and the club will likely look to retool for 2025 and beyond. After resigning third baseman Matt Chapman to a long-term extension, President of Baseball Operations […]

We’re back with our MLB betting prediction and picks as we continue coverage of today’s slate and head to the American League West for this next divisional matchup. The Houston Astros will take on the Los Angeles Angels for the second game of their current three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series […]

We’re cruising along Saturday’s full slate of MLB action with yet another betting prediction and pick. This next series takes place in the National League West between divisional foes as the San Francisco Giants visit the San Diego Padres for the second game of their current series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series […]

The Colorado Rockies are unfortunately heading towards another last place finish in the NL West. Last year’s efforts led to them taking Georgia slugger Charlie Condon with the third overall pick in this year’s MLB Draft. The Rockies are in line to have the second highest odds of getting the top overall pick in next […]

The New York Mets won Friday’s matchup 11-3 over the Philadelphia Phillies. It was an important victory for the residents of Citi Field, who cut the Phillies’ lead to seven games in the NL East. The Mets currently reside in second place, but a sweep of Philadelphia would help cut their deficit to five games. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers began a four-game set with the Atlanta Braves on Friday evening, which means Freddie Freeman made his return to Truist Park. By no surprise, Braves fans welcomed the veteran back with a standing ovation in his first at-bat: Atlanta Braves fans give Freddie Freeman a standing ovation at Truist Park 👏 […]

It is a battle between the top teams in the NL East as the Philadelphia Phillies host the New York Mets. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Phillies prediction and pick. Mets-Phillies Projected Starters  Luis Severino vs. Kolby Allard Luis Severino (10-6) with a 3.74 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP Last Start: […]

Jose Berrios heads to the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays as they face the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Blue Jays prediction and pick. Cardinals-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Kyle Gibson vs. Jose Berrios Kyle Gibson (8-6) with a 4.20 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP Last Start: […]

The Kansas City Royals send Michael Wacha to the mound as they face the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Pirates prediction and pick. Royals-Pirates Projected Starters 3 Michael Wacha vs. Mitch Keller Michael Wacha (12-7) with a 3.34 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP Last Start: Wacha went seven innings, […]

It is time for the best rivalry in baseball as the Boston Red Sox continue their series with the New York Yankees on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. We’re in the Bronx and sharing our MLB odds series while making a Red Sox-Yankees prediction and pick while evaluating the showdown. Red Sox-Yankees Projected Starters  Brayan Bello […]

The New York Yankees are adjusting their pitching staff as the playoffs approach. Right-handed hurler Marcus Stroman, who signed with the club this past offseason, is moving to the bullpen. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Stroman is available for relief work on Sunday, via The Athletic’s Brendan Kuty. Stroman took the news well, via […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has not pitched all season after tearing a ligament in his elbow last August with the Los Angeles Angels and undergoing surgery last September. While the Dodgers had initially shut down any plans for Ohtani to potentially pitch during the 2024 season so he could focus on his hitting, […]

The Texas Rangers are going to get a huge boost when Jacob deGrom makes his season debut on Friday. DeGrom has not pitched in the Major Leagues since April 28, 2023 after injuring his elbow and undergoing Tommy John surgery and is looking to show that he can still be one of the best pitchers […]

The Texas Rangers and general manager Chris Young are in agreement on a multi-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday. Young is also being promoted to the team’s president of baseball operations. Young has previously served as the Rangers’ general manager and executive vice president. He will now become the president of baseball operations. […]

As the MLB postseason and, ultimately, the offseason approaches, the Boston Red Sox are reportedly considering a significant move to balance their heavily left-handed lineup by targeting Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency, according to an article by Ken Rosenthal. A Bregman acquisition could reshape the Red Sox’s infield and provide the […]

The New York Mets are riding a hot streak and currently sit in the final NL Wild Card playoff spot. The team, led by MVP hopeful Francisco Lindor, is 12-4 since August 24, picking up 3.5 games on the Braves. On Friday, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo gave the Mets his stamp of approval. "Sometimes a […]

The Red Sox will likely be without Liam Hendriks (elbow) for the rest of the season after he underwent an MRI. He suffered a setback, and upon closer inspection, he may need additional surgery. Red Sox manager Alex Cora commented that Hendriks’ recovery could continue into the 2025 season. “He had the MRI, nothing structural,” […]