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In December of last year, the New York Mets agreed to sign Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract, which was by far the largest pact in MLB history. It was owner Steve Cohen’s goal to recruit Soto to the Mets, and during his pitch, he asked the baseball player one thing, according to […]

The Boston Red Sox are set to embark on a 162-game marathon that is the 2025 MLB season on Thursday, with their first contest set to come against the Texas Rangers. After finishing the 2024 campaign with just an 81-81 record, the Red Sox finally made some serious upgrades to their roster over the offseason, […]

Opening Day is almost here, meaning fantasy baseball rosters are being finalized. You likely finished your draft and probably have convinced yourself it’s the universe’s greatest assembly of baseball players. But injuries will come and that’s also probably not true. So, who should you be monitoring on the waiver wire for your fantasy baseball team? […]

Major League Baseball’s long-standing relationship with ESPN is officially winding down, and Commissioner Rob Manfred isn’t thrilled with how the news became public. Speaking on Mad Dog Unleashed, Manfred addressed the situation candidly when asked if ESPN’s decision to opt out of its MLB broadcast deal was a surprise. “Well, I didn’t have to see […]

Let the redemption arc begin in Detroit. Former No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson will be on the Tigers’ Opening Day roster, a decision that reflects both his standout spring training performance and the organization’s continued belief in his potential. Torkelson, 25, is slated to start as the designated hitter when the Tigers open their […]

When Nolan Jones was pulled from the Rockies’ Cactus League lineup last Saturday, he didn’t know where he was going—only that he was being traded. Wandering the complex “shook,” the 26-year-old right fielder spent nearly an hour trying to process the news and guess his destination. The Cleveland Guardians? He ruled them out. “I did […]

A year ago, Ryan Johnson was pitching as a junior at Dallas Baptist University. Now, without having thrown a single professional pitch in the minor leagues, he’s officially a Major Leaguer. The Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that Johnson, their 2024 second-round draft pick, has made the Opening Day roster. It’s a rare and rapid […]

After weeks of speculation, Red Sox manager Alex Cora officially ended the debate on who will play third base this season in Boston. Speaking on WEEI Sports Radio Wednesday, Cora revealed that newcomer Alex Bregman will handle the hot corner while longtime third baseman Rafael Devers shifts to designated hitter. “We made a decision. Alex […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has long been seen as the face of the Toronto Blue Jays. But as the 2025 season kicks off, Vladdy’s future with the franchise is anything but certain. The 26-year-old slugger is entering the final year of his contract and appears poised to test free agency this offseason. Though Guerrero has repeatedly […]

The Minnesota Twins take on the St. Louis Cardinals for both team’s first game of the 2025 season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Cardinals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Twins-Cardinals Odds […]

The New York Mets hit the road to take on the Houston Astros for opening day. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Mets-Astros Odds New York […]

The Detroit Tigers face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day with Tarik Skubal on the hill. After a Cy Young season last year, the lefty has massive expectations for 2025. The Tigers made the playoffs and Skubal was key to their upset of the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series. Ahead of […]

When news broke that the Los Angeles Angels were releasing former first overall pick Mickey Moniak just before the opening day of the 2025 MLB season, it turned heads around the sport. Why, fans wondered, would the Angels, who aren’t expected to be very good this season, opt to release such a high-upside prospect so […]

The Cleveland Guardians open their season with a trip to the Kansas City Royals for an AL Central matchup. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Royals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Guardians-Royals […]

Last season, the Minnesota Twins entered September as a near-lock to make the playoffs. From a 91.7% chance to make the dance per FanGraphs when the final month started to missing entirely, it was a freefall. Now, the Twins have to compete in an ascending division with massive injury problems. Can Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, […]

The Angels start the season in Chicago against the White Sox! The Angels can make a statement against the White Sox on Opening Day! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-White Sox prediction and pick. The Angels struggled last season toward a 63-99. The offense struggled, finishing 28th in batting average […]

The Seattle Mariners got some significant business done just before Opening Day. They signed catcher Cal Raleigh to a six-year extension worth $105 million. He was rewarded for his great defensive catching while being one of Seattle’s best hitters. Mariners president Jerry DiPoto released a statement about Raleigh in the official announcement. “Cal is central […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are unquestionably one of the teams to watch this season. They made a few solid additions to their roster in Max Scherzer and Anthony Santander. But it is one of their core members gaining the most interest. Vladimir Guerrero Jr and the Blue Jays could not agree on an extension before […]

The Giants and the Reds kick off the MLB season in Cincinnati! These two teams are looking to claw back towards the postseason this season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Reds prediction and pick. The Giants were up and down toward an 80-82 record last season. The Giants struggled both […]

The San Diego Padres enter 2025 with a massive giant to slay. Last year, their rival Los Angeles Dodgers squashed them in the playoffs and went on to win the World Series. It was the first playoff experience for Padres centerfielder Jackson Merrill, and he compared the Dodgers’ atmosphere to an iconic movie. “It was […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have missed the playoffs the last two years and the team has won one postseason series in the last decade. Facing a rebuild, St. Louis looked to cut payroll and began shopping Nolan Arenado. The Cardinals thought they had a partner in the Houston Astros but Arenado blocked the trade. Now, […]

As the Boston Red Sox takes on the Texas Rangers in the first game of the season for both teams, the former is no doubt receiving major expectations from such outlets as ESPN. Even with the Red Sox in rumors involving trades, the team has made a bunch of moves that have led the sports […]

With spring training in the books, the New York Yankees are preparing for what they hope is another run to the World Series. Outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to have a bigger role this season. With Opening Day approaching, Chisholm did not hold back on his goals for the remainder of his time with […]

The New York Yankees are making their final preparations for Opening Day, with some moves already announced, including JC Escarra, Will Warren, and Carlos Carrasco locking down spots. But a Wednesday announcement highlighted just how disastrous this spring was. The Yankees gave injury designations to key players, including Giancarlo Stanton. After announcements about some relief […]

MLB Opening Day is March 27, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the biggest name involved in trade rumors. The Toronto Blue Jays have not been able to come to terms on a contract agreement with their star first baseman, and now they are at risk of losing him in free agency next offseason. While a […]

Opening Day is usually full of optimism and hope across Major League Baseball. Except if you are a Chicago White Sox fan. After a historic 121-loss season last year, they traded Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox. After seeing that move, many assumed that White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr would be the next […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the biggest trades of the offseason, bringing in Kyle Tucker. That has fans’ expectations high in the Windy City as they look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. But in his preseason predictions, ESPN insider Jeff Passan does not have the Cubs winning the NL […]

Major League Baseball is kicking off a highly anticipated season on Thursday. After two games in Tokyo that began the Los Angeles Dodgers’ title defense, Opening Day is upon us. But issues around the spending of big and small market teams hover over the sport after a historic offseason. If MLB wants to institute a […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Mariners prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Athletics-Mariners. The Seattle Mariners are dealing with more pressure than any other Major League Baseball team this season, not in terms of the intensity of their fan base (that would be the New York Mets), but […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks received some bad news about pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Their very expensive acquisition announced that he will have Tommy John surgery in the coming days. He is done for 2025 and is also […]

Opening Day should be a national holiday. The San Diego Padres welcome the Atlanta Braves back to Petco Park, where they eliminated the ATL in the 2024 Wild Card. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Padres prediction and pick. The Braves will be a great team once again this season. The […]

Even with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels being in two different leagues, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wants nothing but the best for the Angels. Ron Washington took the Angels manager job in late 2023. This off-season, Roberts spoke about how the veteran’s leadership can ultimately propel the Angels back to the top […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers racked up $1 billion in deferred payments to assemble a star-studded team. After winning the World Series last season, the Dodgers will field an even stronger squad in 2025. The expectation is that Los Angeles will run away with the championship this season. But the outcome is not so clear cut […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Tigers-Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers are back, trying to repeat as World Series champions. They were the best team in baseball last season, and their roster looks even better this year. Keep in mind that the […]

Not every player has a smooth path to the big leagues. You can put Washington Nationals reliever Brad Lord in that category. Lord, a 2022 18th-round pick by the Nationals, officially made the ball club’s Opening Day roster on Wednesday. The 25-year-old spent most of the winter working at Home Depot to make ends meet. […]

Two teams looking to improve from a rough 2024 season face off as the Pittsburgh Pirates face the Miami Marlins. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Marlins prediction and pick. The Pittsburgh Pirates were 76-86 last year, which places them in fifth in the NL Central last year. It was a […]

The Houston Astros just recently parted ways with outfielder Ben Gamel, but it didn’t take long for him to find a home with the Detroit Tigers. The AL Central ball club is signing the veteran to a minor league deal. Via Mark Feinsand: “The Tigers have signed Ben Gamel to a Minor League deal, per […]

The New York Mets are currently gearing up for the start of the 2025 MLB season, which is slated to begin on Thursday with a road game vs the Houston Astros. The major story of the offseason for the Mets–and the MLB as a whole for that matter–was the team’s signing of superstar Juan Soto […]

As Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs, it signaled the end of the Houston Astros outfielder’s time with the team. However, general manager Dana Brown made a tough decision that shocked many. After 19 months prior, he echoed that Tucker would be an Astro for life. Safe to say, that isn’t happening anymore. […]