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The Mets want to continue their run from last season and have even bigger expectations this season. The Astros got to the postseason last and are in line to keep their run going this season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Astros prediction and pick. The Mets are committed to success […]

The Red Sox and the Rangers meet in Arlington for the second game of their series. These are two teams that have a lot of opportunities this season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Rangers prediction and pick. The Red Sox had the epitome of a mediocre season last year, […]

The Seattle Mariners have not officially started the 2025 campaign as of this story’s writing, as their Opening Day contest against the Athletics does not begin until 7:10 p.m. PT on Thursday. That does not mean there is not something to talk about, however, as a prediction has been made for Ichiro Suzuki to rejoin […]

The Baltimore Orioles will continue their season-opening series with the Toronto Blue Jays. It will be an American East showdown as we continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Blue Jays prediction and pick. Charlie Morton will make the start. Last season, he went 8-10 with a 4.19 ERA. Kevin Gausman will make the start. […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ grace period is over. Following early exits in the playoffs in consecutive years, this ballclub is under pressure to attain October success in 2025. Those ambitions cannot come to fruition before the team takes care of business during the regular season, however. They did just that in a 12-2 thumping of the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering MLB Opening Day without their best player locked up for the long-term. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., one of the best players in baseball, is a free agent after this season. Guerrero and the Blue Jays have been in talks about a contract extension, but nothing has come to fruition. If […]

The New York Yankees suffered an alarming number of injuries this spring. And while the pitching staff bore the brunt of the damage, position players did not escape unscathed. Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with injuries to both elbows and opened the season on the IL. There’s still no timeline for the veteran slugger’s return to […]

Four days after being cut by the Seattle Mariners, all-star relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz was re-signed to a minor league contract, per baseball columnist Jon Heyman. This comes as the Mariners begin their season against the Athletics on Thursday. In the offseason, Pomeranz and the Mariners agreed to a minor league deal, but he requested […]

Opening Day is here as there is a full slate of MLB action on Thursday, and the next seven months are going to be filled with baseball. The Baltimore Orioles are getting their season started on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays, and left fielder Tyler O’Neill once again got his season started in […]

The New York Mets signed Juan Soto to be a game-changer for their team, and that’s exactly what he did on Opening Day against the Houston Astros. It only took Soto two pitches for him to club his first hit for the Mets, and they’re hoping that it becomes a normal thing for him as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers snuck in one more epic move ahead of MLB Opening Day. This time they worked a deal with a former employer of manager Dave Roberts: The Boston Red Sox. The defending World Series champions are luring in pitcher Noah Davis for cash, per Dodgers insider for The Athletic Fabian Ardaya. Davis’ […]

Opening Day has started off with a bang for the New York Yankees, with the first home run of the season coming from catcher Austin Wells. With his leadoff home run, he became the first catcher to do so on Opening Day in MLB history. Well(s) that was quick 💥 The first #OpeningDay home run […]

Although the Baltimore Orioles had some significant losses in the MLB offseason, they still have plenty of potential. Guys like Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson make this a legitimate team. However, the trade deadline might be Baltimore’s best friend in a matter of months. After the Orioles lost Corbin Burnes in free agency, they don’t […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the offseason, aggressively adding impact players to a team that won the World Series in 2024. While many MLB observers believe LA will repeat as champions this season, the team may have one weakness. A mystery stomach illness sidelined Mookie Betts for the Dodgers’ season opening series in Tokyo. Now […]

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez is regarded as one of the best players in MLB. Ramirez may be able to take a step forward in 2025 based on his latest admission, via Zack Meisel of The Athletic. “I lost fat and increased muscle, so I have the same weight I finished at last season, but […]

All the talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s contract has been the talk of the Toronto Blue Jays. With opening day starting on Thursday for the Blue Jays, predictions have flown in from everywhere. The Athletic’s Stephen Nesbitt explained what he thinks will happen with Guerrero Jr and the team. “The Blue Jays will not only […]

With the Houston Astros set on moving Jose Altuve to a position he’s never played after being a second baseman his entire career, it’s led to some uncertainty on who will take his spot. Altuve is supposed to start Opening Day in left field against the New York Mets, which will be the first time […]

Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia is still dealing with an elbow injury. Manager Joe Espada provided an update on the pitcher before the Astros’ Opening Day game against the New York Mets on Thursday, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “Joe Espada called the first opinion on Luis Garcia’s injured elbow ‘decent news,’ but the […]

Christian Walker has been in and out for the Houston Astros. Throughout spring training, Walker was dealing with an injury. Fast forward to the regular season, and it seems that he’s ready for the regular season to commence. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter), he explained that Walker is a […]

It is opening day for the Tampa Bay Rays as they host the Colorado Rockies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Rays prediction and pick. The Rockies were 61-101 last season. After a rough 2024 season, hopes for a positive season for the Rockies in 2025 are slim. Still, the Rockies […]

The Chicago Cubs were one of the more active teams this offseason, with the trade for Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros headlining the moves, and The Athletic’s Cubs beat reporter is predicting that the team makes another splash ahead of the trade deadline with Sandy Alcantara to help them win the National League Central […]

On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will get their 2025 season underway with a road game against the San Diego Padres, the same team who eliminated them in the postseason a year ago. The Braves are coming into this year looking to rebound after three straight NLDS exits as well as seeing their streak of […]

As the Chicago Cubs looks to capture the NL Central and make a big jump this season, there is no doubt pressure on the ball club this season to make enormous strides. While the season didn’t start well with the Cubs having an ugly series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo, Japan, there are […]

As the Atlanta Braves face the San Diego Padres in the first game of the 2025 campaign, there will be high expectations for the team coming off a disappointing finish last season. With the Braves labeled as a top threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ crown this season, manager Brian Snitker first has one wish […]

The Cleveland Guardians are set to play the Kansas City Royals on Opening Day. Tanner Bibee was expected to draw the Opening Day start, but he reportedly won’t pitch on Thursday due to an illness, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. “Tanner Bibee will not start today for the Guardians. He’s sick. Ben Lively will […]

The New York Yankees have a new No. 22 on the roster. With Juan Soto signing with the New York Mets in free agency, potential breakout star Ben Rice has reportedly decided to change his jersey number to 22, Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media reports. “Ben Rice will wear #22 this season. That’s the […]

The Opening Day of the 2025 MLB season is finally here. As the season begins, the National League West will once again be one of the top divisions with the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks and reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the fold. The Padres lost some players in free agency, including […]

The New York Yankees may have a difficult time repeating as American League champions in 2025. Not only did Juan Soto leave in MLB free agency, but Gerrit Cole is expected to miss the season due to Tommy John surgery. Additionally, Giancarlo Stanton’s timeline for a return remains uncertain due to elbow injuries. Still, the […]

As the Miami Marlins face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the season opener on Thursday, it comes off another offseason where the team made some moves, dealing stars to other teams for assets in building for the future. Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara has been involved in trade rumors heading into the season and should be one […]

The St Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild. Former Red Sox and Rays executive Chaim Bloom is in town running minor-league operations this year before he takes over everything next year. They let Paul Goldschmidt walk in free agency, declined options on Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson, and did not give out any long-term deals. […]

Juan Soto isn’t one to lack confidence but will give credit where it is due. For instance, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has Soto’s approval and then some. Although Freeman dealt with an ankle injury during spring training, it didn’t limit his effectiveness. That’s only a fraction of why he is great, in […]

Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Mike Trout? It is a question that has become increasingly common in recent seasons. Due to Trout’s injury trouble, though, the question has remained on the back-burner during past trade deadlines. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic recently detailed a potential scenario in which Trout trade rumors could […]

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly have made another contract offer in their negotiations with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., according to Buster Olney of ESPN. Guerrero previously stated that the opening of camp would be the deadline to negotiate an extension with the Blue Jays, but it appears the team has made another offer […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are poised for another deep postseason run after winning the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers got even stronger this offseason, adding stars such as Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell. Manager Dave Roberts recently revealed what must happen in order for the ball club to repeat as World Series champions. “We have […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will not be in the lineup on Opening Day against the Milwaukee Brewers, or any time soon, but a new report indicates that there is optimism for his return to the lineup at some point this season, despite some of the dire wording regarding the elbow injuries throughout the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by signing Corbin Burnes. But they were overshadowed by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who added Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki after winning the World Series. After signing his big contract, Burnes spoke honestly about his division rival. The Diamondbacks ace told Bob Nightengale […]

When the Los Angles Dodgers landed Roki Sasaki in free agency, many believed the team acquired another ace-caliber pitcher to slot into the rotation in 2025, and while he may become that one day, he is viewed as a bit of a project. “Roki Sasaki will draw the most attention, but the Dodgers’ expectations for […]

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, […]