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The New York Yankees want to keep a hold on their first-place American League East standing in September, and they will be tested against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The Yankees have dealt with their fair share of injury woes during the 2024 season, including an absence from first baseman Anthony Rizzo. However, New […]

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is the frontrunner to win AL Reliever of the Year this season. The three-time All-Star has been so dominant in 2024, he has entered the Cy Young Award conversation. No relief pitcher has won the Cy Young since Eric Gagne in 2003. And Clase’s incredible campaign reached new heights on […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are set to go head-to-head in a National League East clash on Saturday night. Phillies star infielder Alec Bohm will not play in the game, however, per Tim Kelly of Phillies Nation. Bohm is dealing with a hand injury and although he has not been placed on the injured […]

The Kansas City Royals claimed both former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham and former Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman off waivers on Saturday, per The Athletic’s Katie Woo. After the two signings, the Royals hope it will help their offense amidst the AL Central divisional race. “The Kansas City Royals have claimed Tommy Pham off […]

The Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef has been one of the most discussed topics in the entertainment world over the past few months. Los Angeles Dodgers stars Mookie Betts and Jack Flaherty shared their thoughts on the topic during a recent episode of On Base with Mookie Betts, via B/R Walk-Off. Dodgers stars support Kendrick Lamar Betts […]

The New York Yankees were expecting to have Ian Hamilton back in the bullpen sooner rather than later. Hamilton, who suffered a right lat strain in June and has missed about two months, is currently on a minor league rehab assignment. Hamilton was expected to make an appearance on Friday for Double-A Somerset and did […]

Ahead of the Washington Nationals facing the Chicago Cubs, fans will see a familiar name as they are expected to call up Darren Baker, son of former Nationals manager Dusty Baker, according to Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post. He has been with the Triple-A affiliate team in Rochester where he has had an impressive […]

It is no secret that the Texas Rangers have been a disappointment this season. Their issues continued on Friday when they got blown out 9-2 by the fourth place Oakland Athletics. Friday’s starting pitcher for the Rangers, Jon Gray, spoke about his individual struggles this season with Kennedi Landry of MLB.com after he had another […]

The Miami Marlins continue their trip to the West Coast as they visit the San Francisco Giants. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Giants prediction and pick. Marlins-Giants Projected Starters  Edward Cabrera vs. Undecided Edward Cabrera (2-6) with a 5.60 ERA and a 1.47 EHIP Last Start: Cabrera went 5.1 innings […]

It is an NL Central battle as the Milwaukee Brewers face the Cincinnati Reds. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Brewers-Reds prediction and pick. Brewers-Reds Projected Starters  Frankie Montas vs. Fernando Cruz Frankie Montas (6-9) with a 4.64 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP Last Start: Montas went six innings, giving up […]

Jose Berrios heads to the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays as they face the Minnesota Twins. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Twins prediction and pick. Blue Jays-Twins Projected Starters  Jose Berrios vs. Zebby Matthews Jose Berrios (13-9) with a 3.72 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP Last Start: Berrios went […]

The worst team in the majors plays host as the New York Mets visit the Chicago White Sox. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-White Sox prediction and pick. Mets-White Sox Projected Starters  Jose Quintana vs. Davis Martin Jose Quintana (6-9) with a 4.36 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP Last Start: […]

The Houston Astros kicked off the series against the Kansas City Royals with a 6-3 victory on Thursday night. It snapped a streak of six consecutive wins for the Royals. The Royals had climbed to a tie for first in the American League Central after three straight wins over the Cleveland Guardians, but two losses […]

The Cleveland Guardians had a scare during Friday’s 10-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates when All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor rolled his ankle running to first base on an eighth-inning RBI single and had to leave the game. Suddenly in the midst of a neck-and-neck AL Central race, the Guardians cannot afford to be without […]

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is still nursing an injury, after leaving a game early Friday. The Rays infielder is day-to-day with knee tendinitis, per MLB.com. He’s unlikely to play for the team Saturday afternoon. Diaz appeared hurt in a game against the San Diego Padres. The slugger homered in the second inning, but […]

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar has been stripped of his role in the bullpen. Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced the move on Friday, per MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf. “Derek Shelton says David Bednar will be removed from the closer’s role for the short term,” per Stumpf’s X, formerly Twitter. “Pirates will be doing closer by committee.” […]

The Baltimore Orioles had the best record in the AL last season, clinching the number one overall seed. The team lost to the eventual world champion Texas Rangers in the divisional round of the playoffs. This season, they are in a fight for their division with the New York Yankees. Their rivals from the Bronx […]

It has been an interesting season to say the least for St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker who has been sent down to the minors and up to the majors a couple of times this season. While some fans might feel disappointed in the number of times Walker has been sent down, Cardinals manager Oli […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves 7-2 on Friday. However, the biggest news of the day may have just been the comments made by superstar first baseman Bryce Harper, who has been struggling since the All-Star break. Harper addressed the lingering elbow and wrist injuries that he has been dealing with all season […]

The race for the American League Rookie of the Year award is as close as can be. The two contenders are New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells and Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser. Right now, Cowser is the betting favorite, and with Yankees starter Luis Gil going down with an injury on August 21st, his […]

After Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman missed the last three games with a fractured finger, he returned to the lineup and had an explosive performance Friday in the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, 10-6. Ahead of the Dodgers facing the Diamondbacks in the second contest of the four-game series, Freeman spoke Friday about returning […]

Team USA gymnast Simone Biles is proving she’s as versatile an athlete as it gets. Biles threw out the first pitch at a Houston Astros game, then struck a pose for the cameras. Her pose is getting a perfect score from her Team USA coach, per Athlon Sports. Team USA coach Cecile Landi absolutely loved […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday at Chase Field. It’s a National League West showdown as we share our MLB odds series and make a Dodgers-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Dodgers-Diamondbacks Projected Starters  Gavin Stone vs. Merrill Kelly Gavin Stone (11-5) with a 3.33 ERA Last Start: […]

The Atlanta Braves will continue their four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. It’s a National League East battle as we share our MLB odds series and make a Braves-Phillies prediction and pick. Braves-Phillies Projected Starters  Max Fried vs. Zack Wheeler  Max Fried (8-7) with a 3.50 ERA Last Start: […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently on top of the NL West with an 80-54 record. They are currently four games ahead of the second place Arizona Diamondbacks, the team who eliminated them from the playoffs last year. If the Dodgers hope to hold off the Diamondbacks this season, then some reinforcements wouldn’t be the […]

With only 28 games left in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers can ill-afford an injury to one of its most important players. However, since this is the 2024 Dodgers we’re talking about, going through injury problems, particularly to their starting pitchers, is simply a routine occurrence. On Friday night, veteran southpaw Clayton Kershaw, […]

The Houston Astros and their fans enjoyed a special treat on Friday night as 11-time Olympic gymnast medalist Simone Biles threw out the first pitch during their home game against the Kansas City Royals. Another viral video caught a moment when Astros catcher Jon Singleton giving her the ball back for her to sign. You […]

The San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays begin their three-game series on Friday night. The Rays are one game below .500 and are waiting for the season to end after selling off some integral pieces at the trade deadline. However, it’s been a different story for the Padres, as they have clawed their way […]

DJ Herz heads to the mound for the Washington Nationals as they host the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Nationals prediction and pick. Cubs-Nationals Projected Starters  Javier Assad vs. DJ Herz Javier Assad (6-4) with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP Last Start: Assad went seven innings, giving […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will continue their three-game series with the New York Yankees on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. We’re in the Bronx, sharing our MLB odds series and making a Cardinals-Yankees prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. Cardinals-Yankees Projected Starters  Kyle Gibson vs. Will Warren Kyle Gibson (7-6) with a 4.54 […]

With the first pick in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Paul Skenes, a pitcher from LSU. As fans waited patiently for Skenes’ highly anticipated call-up after dominating AAA, he eventually made his MLB debut on May 11. However, San Diego Padres rookie Jackson Merrill has been an absolute […]

The Milwaukee Brewers (78-56) exemplified their trademark brand of resiliency on Friday afternoon, eking out a 5-4 extra-innings win versus the Cincinnati Reds (64-71). Though, one player in particular also demonstrated that essential quality after enduring an injury scare in game one of this National League Central doubleheader. Outfielder Jackson Chourio rolled his ankle while […]

The New York Yankees could use a lineup boost after dropping an away series to the Washington Nationals. There’s a possibility, though, that top prospect Jasson Dominguez could be called up to the big leagues in September. Manager Aaron Boone said the organization is thinking about it, via NJ Advance Media’s Max Goodman. “Jasson Dominguez […]

In a season dominated by pitching, a pair of unlikely hurlers have thrust themselves to the forefront of the AL Cy Young race. Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal and Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase have been the two best pitchers in the American League this year — as the AL Central duo has combined to […]

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles will be making her return to the baseball diamond on Friday night. The Houston Astros are honoring the Olympians from Space City and the gymnast will throw out the first pitch for the third time. .@Simone_Biles is taking the mound tomorrow at @MinuteMaidPark as she throws out the Ceremonial First […]

The National League Rookie of the Year award is a tight race. Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill and Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes enter the final month as the two contenders for the award. While Skenes has stolen the headlines, Merrill can sneak up and grab the award. Merrill must use the playoff push to power past […]

On August 4th, 2023, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner was having an ever-disappointing season after inking a $300M contract the previous offseason. Fans took to Twitter to express concern about Turner, and it sparked the idea of a standing ovation to let Turner know Philly fans were rallying behind him. The transformational moment during the […]

The 2024 season has been nothing short of disappointing for the New York Mets after a 2023 run in which we saw the team miss out on the postseason after a highly anticipated campaign. In a recent interview with Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor discussed the ups and downs of […]

Adam Oller will take the mound for the Marlins in game one of their series with the Giants on Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Giants prediction and pick. Marlins-Giants Projected Starters  Adam Oller vs. Blake Snell Adam Oller (1-1) with a 5.23 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP Last Start: Adam […]