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The Pittsburgh Pirates selected LSU sensation Paul Skenes with the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The hard-throwing prospect was working hard to make the Opening Day roster for the 2024 season but ended up not getting the call. However, on Wednesday, it was announced that Skenes is being called up to the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has pled guilty to charges stemming from the unlawful transfer of money from Ohtani’s bank account, per Molly Knight of The Long Game: “DOJ: Ippei Mizuhara has agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud and tax charge in connection with unlawful transfer of nearly $17 million […]

The Astros make the trip to New York to face the Yankees! These two teams are heading in different directions with the Yankees playing very well and the Astros struggling at times this season. Our MLB odds series has our Astros-Yankees prediction, odds, and pick for Thursday. The Astros have opened this season struggling. They have a 12-23 record and have […]

It is the final game of a three-game series as the San Francisco Giants face the Colorado Rockies. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Rockies prediction and pick. The Giants took game one of the series. It was a dominating pitching performance that led them to the win. kyle Harrison […]

Before the 2024 season even began, the Texas Rangers were decimated by pitching injuries. While they’ve managed to keep hold of their AL East lead, things will become much trickier for the Rangers after their latest injury. Texas is placing Dane Dunning on the injured list due to a shoulder problem, manager Bruce Bochy confirmed, […]

It is the end of a four-game series as the Seattle Mariners face the Minnesota Twins. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Twins prediction and pick. The Twins took game one of the series. Carlos Correa drove in the first run of the game before the Mariners tied it up […]

It is the final game of a three-game series as the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Cincinnati Reds. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Reds prediction and pick. The Diamondbacks took game one of the series. Corbin Carroll drove in the first five runs of the game, driving in one in […]

During Gerrit Cole’s absence, Luis Gil has slotted in perfectly in the New York Yankees’ rotation, and in his latest start, he dominated the Houston Astros in six innings, which prompted shortstop Anthony Volpe to comment on the reactions of the Astros’ hitters. “It’s like the fastball is 110 mph. It’s like the hardest fastball […]

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals in exciting fashion on Tuesday. It looked like the home Royals were going to get the win as they went into the ninth inning with a two-run lead. Enter Willy Adames. Adames came up to the plate with two runners on in the ninth, and he sent […]

The Texas Rangers acquired veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday via trade, per Bob Nightengale. The Rangers are sending minor league right-hander Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa in exchange for Grossman. Grossman was part of Texas’ championship-winning squad in 2023, appearing in 115 games in the regular season before 19 at-bats in the […]

An enticing matchup out on the East Coast will be underway as the terrorizing Baltimore Orioles take on the Washington Nationals. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Orioles-Nationals prediction and pick will be revealed.  As it stands, the Orioles are equipped with a phenomenal record of 23-12 35 games into the marathon of […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was finishing his warm-up pitches on the mound at Dodger Stadium before he began Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Marlins. As that was happening, MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger declared a “no-hitter watch” for the Los Angeles Dodgers rookie. “Don’t take this the wrong way, but we are already on no-hitter alert,” Amsinger […]

The New York Yankees have been patiently waiting for the return of top prospect Jasson Dominguez. While it’ll still take some time before he plays with the Yankees again, Dominguez is prepared to take a major step in his recovery. The outfielder has a chance to begin playing rehab games by the middle of May, […]

During the offseason, Shohei Ohtani signed a historic contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but just as he was making his debut for the Dodgers, he found himself near the center of a gambling scandal that involved his finances and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. And despite a bizarre set of circumstances involving his new star […]

With their latest win over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Philadelphia Phillies hold the most wins in MLB with 26. Their .703 winning percentage is the best in the league. While Bryce Harper and the offense want to take all the credit, he knows the Phillies have been driven by their strong pitching staff. Philadelphia […]

The San Francisco Giants take on the Colorado Rockies. Our MLB odds series has our Giants Rockies prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Giants Rockies. The Colorado Rockies are a bad team this season. That’s not new or unique. What is new is that Colorado can’t hit and can’t score. The Rockies’ 5-0 […]

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras broke his left forearm when he was hit by a swing during Tuesday night’s game against the New York Mets. Contreras got hurt with J.D. Martinez at the plate in the second inning. After he was clipped by Martinez’s swing, the three-time All-Star tumbled over in obvious pain and […]

The Seattle Mariners take on the Minnesota Twins. Our MLB odds series has our Mariners Twins prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mariners Twins. The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins have split the first two games of their four-game series. Two teams with winning records are trying to make sure that after playing […]

The reigning NL champs in the Arizona Diamondbacks will face off with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park! Join us for our MLB odds series where our Diamondbacks-Reds prediction and pick will be made.  Entering play with a 16-20 record, the D-Backs need to start putting their rears into gear if they want to […]

“They’ll figure it out, just give them some time.” These words are invariably proclaimed whenever a great team has a slow start to its season. Talent and a proven track record of success typically serve as justification for such steadfast belief. People are still  expressing this same sentiment towards the scuffling Houston Astros, but their […]

There is exactly one thing that is harder to do in Major League Baseball than win a World Series and it’s to win another one. The dreaded championship hangover is a real phenomenon in this sport, known for its grueling regular seasons, and the Texas Rangers are the latest team trying to fight off that […]

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander has had a long and distinguished career that will see him end up in the Hall of Fame when all is said and done. But how does he compare to other Hall of Fame pitchers? If you ask Pedro Martinez, the Astros workhorse ranks up there. Ahead of Verlander’s start […]

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has gotten off to a solid start this year, hitting .280 with six homers and 12 RBI. The 31-year-old is in his second season with the Cards after his seven-year stint with the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, though, Contreras suffered a setback to his season on Tuesday. The ninth-year veteran […]

Ahead of the 2024 season, the New York Mets received word that pitcher Kodai Senga was dealing with shoulder trouble and would miss extended time. On Tuesday, New York received some good news regarding Senga’s (as well as Tylor Megill’s) progress, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com: “Mets rehab updates: Kodai Senga (shoulder) will throw a […]

The Astros make the trip to New York to face the Yankees! These two teams are heading in different directions with the Yankees playing very well and the Astros struggling at times this season. Our MLB odds series has our Astros-Yankees prediction, odds, and pick for Wednesday. The Astros have opened this season struggling. They have a 12-22 record and have […]

There’s good news for the Chicago Cubs, and it involves Cody Bellinger. The outfielder will be activated from his 10-day IL and will be playing as designated hitter on Tuesday. (per MLB’s official website) Bellinger fractured two of his ribs after crashing into Wrigley Field’s outfield wall back on April 23 against the Houston Astros. […]

The Rangers make the trip to Oakland to face the Athletics! The Rangers enter this game on a four-game winning streak, while the Athletics are on a two-game losing streak. These two teams are headed in opposite directions so far this season. Our MLB odds series has our Rangers-Athletics prediction, odds, and pick for Wednesday. The Rangers […]

It is game three of a three-game AL Central series as the Detroit Tigers face the Cleveland Guardians. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Guardians prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Guardians took game one of the series in a low-scoring affair. Riley Freene homered in the first inning […]

hmIt is game two of a quick two-game series as the Toronto Blue Jays face the Philadelphia Phillies. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Phillies prediction and pick. The Blue Jays come into the series sitting at 16-19 on the year. They have lost four of their last five […]

The Boston Red Sox continue their road trip when they take on the Atlanta Braves as they look to make up some ground on the first-place Baltimore Orioles in the American League East ahead of this Wednesday evening matchup at Truist Park. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Braves […]

The Los Angeles Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates finish their three-game set on Wednesday. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Pirates prediction, pick, and how to watch. Game one of the series was played on Monday. The Pirates took the lead on a grand slam in the third inning by Edward […]

The Marlins make the trip to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers! The Marlins have struggled as one of the worst teams in the MLB this season while the Dodgers have started to live up to their massive expectations. Our MLB odds series has our Marlins-Dodgers prediction, odds, and pick for Wednesday. The Marlins are […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals end their three-game series with a rubber match on Wednesday afternoon. The Royals won the first game of the series Monday, a good rebound after losing two of three games against the Texas Rangers over the weekend. The Royals are performing above expectations, owning a 21-15 record, but […]

Aces. Studs. Horses. We’re over a month into the Major League Baseball season and it’s time to check in on the power dynamic at the game’s most pivotal position–the starting pitcher. The game is filled with talented hurlers who are taking the ball every fifth day and shutting down the opposition and they’re all chasing […]

The New York Mets and St.Louis Cardinals finish their three-game set with the rubber match on Wednesday afternoon. The Mets won the first game of the series 4-3, led by a six-inning outing by Sean Manaea. The Mets needed a win in the series-opening game, as they had lost three of their last nine games […]

The Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics have a scheduled doubleheader on Wednesday evening, stretching their series to a four-game set. The Rangers won the series’ first game, a welcome sight for Rangers fans after dropping two of three to the Athletics at home earlier in the season. The Rangers are climbing back up the standings […]

The Chicago White Sox have been downright dreadful this season and are coming into this road matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays in hopes of getting some momentum back on their side when they continue their road trip at Tropicana Field in this Wednesday night matchup. It is time to continue our MLB odds series […]

Clayton Kershaw is a fan of his new teammate Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani has enjoyed a tremendous start to the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In fact, Kershaw believes Ohtani is playing even better with the Dodgers than he did with the Los Angeles Angels, and it is important to remember that Shohei won […]

The Padres make the trip to Chicago to face the Cubs! Both of these teams have been solid with the Padres playing very well, while the Cubs are one of the best teams in the NL currently. Our MLB odds series has our Padres-Cubs prediction, odds, and pick for Wednesday. The Padres have been decent […]