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The Seattle Mariners desperately need to add to their offense at the MLB trade deadline. The team has been struggling at the plate all season and now with the loss of center fielder Julio Rodriguez (high ankle sprain) and shortstop JP Crawford (fractured finger) to the injured list, the situation is all the more dire. […]

The Texas Rangers are poised to be one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline, but they have been on the fence about whether or not to buy or sell for the past few weeks. However, as the July 30 deadline creeps closer, it’s becoming more apparent that the Rangers will be […]

There are still a lot of doubts that are clouding the Alabama football program as they transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer. While the uncertainties will always creep up until the Crimson Tide prove them wrong, Jalen Milroe will do all that he can to keep the squad in College Football Playoff contention. Many […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are once again at the forefront of trade rumors. As they prepare for a deep postseason run, the Dodgers are exploring potential impact additions to bolster their already impressive roster. Despite entering the season with their usual high expectations following […]

While the Boston Red Sox continue to lag behind in the AL East after a big loss to the Colorado Rockies, the organization still wants to have a single head honcho to lead them into victory. Alex Cora just got an absolutely huge contract from the Craig Breslow-led organization as a sign of this. The […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were dealt a troubling injury blow on Wednesday night as longtime baseball writer Ken Rosenthal shared news that left fielder Christian Yelich may require season-ending back surgery. The news came amid the Brewers’ continuing bid to lock up first place in the National League Central Division. Manager Pat Murphy’s Brew Crew is […]

Going into Wednesday’s game against the New York Mets, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone put JD Davis in the lineup at DH while putting DJ LeMahieu at first base and having rookie Ben Rice on the bench. Many Yankees fans have questioned Boone’s decision to not have Rice in the starting lineup in the […]

Los Angeles Angel star Mike Trout has had some tough bouts with injuries. Trout is rehabbing from a torn meniscus he suffered in April of 2024. The center fielder experienced knee soreness that saw him exit one of his Triple-A Salt City Bees Games on July 23, but the hope was he would be back […]

Not a single one of the MLB faithful would have expected the game between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies to make headlines. It was just a normal weekday game that most people got to watch after a long day at work. However, Cal Quantrill and Reese McGuire changed all of that after a […]

Garret Crochet has been one of the hottest names on the MLB rumor mill as the July 30th trade deadline approaches. However, the Chicago White Sox will only let go of the 2024 All-Star for the right price. Chicago may hold onto Crochet until the off-season to maximize its return, via The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. […]

Gavin Williams takes to the mound for the Cleveland Guardians as they host the Detroit Tigers. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Guardians prediction and pick. Tigers-Guardians Projected Starters  Undecided vs. Gavin Williams Gavin Williams (0-2) with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP Last Start: Williams went just 3.2 innings in […]

Cy Young contender Corbin Burnes takes to the mound for the Baltimore Orioles as they face the Miami Marlins. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Marlins prediction and pick. Orioles-Marlins Projected Starters  Corbin Burnes vs. Roddery Munoz Corbin Burnes (10-4) with a 2.38 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP Last Start: Burnes went […]

Clayton Kershaw is set to return from injury on Thursday. With Kershaw being activated from the 60-day injured list, LA has designated relief pitcher Ricky Vanasco for assignment, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Vanasco has appeared in only two games for the Dodgers in 2024. He surrendered three earned runs across three innings of […]

The Washington Nationals host the San Diego Padres for the finale of a 3-game series at Nationals Park on Thursday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Nationals prediction and pick. Padres-Nationals Projected Starters  Dylan Cease vs. Patrick Corbin Dylan Cease (9-8) with a 3.76 ERA, 159 strikeouts (1st in MLB), 1.03 […]

The New York Yankees have the second-worst record in baseball since June 15. Their struggles have exposed the same holes in their lineup as years past. Beyond Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, they do not have the bats to compete for the World Series. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, they […]

The Seattle Mariners have made a number of transactions in the lead up to the MLB trade deadline. However these moves have not been trades to help the team stave off the Houston Astros in the AL West. The Mariners are dealing with injuries to key players at the worst time possible. Gold Glove shortstop […]

It’s been another injury-plagued campaign for Mike Trout, as he only played in 29 games before he tore his meniscus, meaning he’s been working his way back to action ever since then. Trout finally got back on the field for a rehab contest on Tuesday, but he was forced out of the action after just […]

One of the most highly-discussed players in Major League Baseball heading toward the trade deadline is Miami Marlins centerfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. The 26-year-old is widely expected to be moved before the MLB trade deadline on July 30, although his market may be dwindling as we speak with contenders like the New York Yankees showing […]

The Boston Red Sox have been one of the bigger surprises of the 2024 campaign, as their 54-46 record has them right in the thick of the American League Wild Card race. While the players deserve credit for going out and performing at a high level, manager Alex Cora also deserves his due praise for […]

Despite posting their worst single-season winning percentage since 1995 last year, the St. Louis Cardinals expected to field a contending team in 2024. Four months into the season, the Cardinals are five games above .500 and currently occupy one of the three wild card positions in the National League. St. Louis’ recipe for winning this […]

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will miss time due to lower back inflammation and was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, the team announced. It’s the second time he was sent to the IL this season with a back issue. Lower back problems have plagued Yelich for much of his career. Yelich was in […]

The San Francisco Giants may have fallen off the pace in the National League playoff race, but there is a ton of fanfare surrounding the team and its future amid the emergence of rookie shortstop Tyler Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, the 26-year-old versatile middle infielder/outfielder, has done nothing but rake since the Giants called him up for […]

The MLB trade deadline is less than a week away. There are plenty of rumors percolating but not much action yet. While most of the trades go down on the day of the deadline, it still feels like nothing is happening with less than seven days to go. St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations […]

The New York Mets find themselves in a precarious position entering the MLB trade deadline. New York has plenty of tradeable players on expiring contracts. But their recent surge has the Mets squarely in the playoff hunt. Because of this, David Stearns and company wanted to take a “threading the needle” type approach at the […]

Robbie Ray will take the mound for the Giants in their series finale with divisional rivals the Dodgers on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Dodgers prediction and pick. Giants-Dodgers Projected Starters  Robbie Ray vs. Tyler Glasnow Robbie Ray (0-0) with a 0.00 ERA Last Start: Robbie Ray (elbow) will […]

The Diamondbacks make the trip to Kansas City to face the Royals! The Diamondbacks have been playing well to start the second half of the year. The Royals are even more red-hot than the Diamondbacks and enter on a winning streak. The Royals also opened this series with a win in the first game. Our […]

Chris Flexen will take the mound for the White Sox in their third game of a four-game series with the Rangers on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a White Sox-Rangers prediction and pick. White Sox-Rangers Projected Starters  Chris Flexen vs. Nathan Eovaldi Chris Flexen (2-9) with a 5.22 ERA […]

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays in an AL East matchup Wednesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Blue Jays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Zach Eflin vs. Yariel Rodriguez Zach Eflin (5-7) […]

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has attracted praise and criticism from fans and media for being himself during his MLB career, and his personality may be turning off some teams as the trade deadline looms. According to The Athletic, some teams are shying away from a potential trade for Chisholm because of his “makeup.” […]

The Mets make the trip across New York to face the Yankees! These are two teams that have surprised this season. The Yankees are one of the best teams in the MLB. The Mets were supposed to be rebuilding, but they have been playing much better than expected this year. Our MLB odds series has […]

The Padres make the trip to Washington D.C. to face the Nationals! These two teams have been playing very similarly all year and have struggled with consistency. Both teams are also coming into this game red-hot and on winning streaks. Our MLB odds series has our Padres-Nationals prediction, odds, and pick for Wednesday. Padres-Nationals Projected […]

The Orioles make the trip to Miami to face the Marlins! These two teams are polar opposites this year with the Orioles one of the best teams and the Marlins being one of the worst teams. Each team is coming off a loss heading into this series as well. Our MLB odds series has our […]

The Chicago Cubs are not expected to buy ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. As a result, a number of veteran players could end up being made available in trade talks. Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon is among the Cubs players currently being mentioned in trade rumors. The veteran starting pitcher recently addressed the “noise,” […]

It is an AL Central showdown as Tanner Bibee and the Cleveland Guardians face off with the Detroit Tigers. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Guardians prediction and pick. Tigers-Guardians Projected Starters  Jack Flaherty vs. Tanner Bibee Jack Flaherty (7-5) with a 3.13 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP Last Start: Flaherty […]

The Seattle Mariners desperately need another bat. Or two, or three. As the MLB trade deadline nears, Isaac Paredes of the Tampa Bay Rays has emerged as a possible trade candidate, and Seattle is one of the teams with the prospects to land him. The Mariners are tied with the Houston Astros atop the American […]

With the MLB trade deadline one week away, the surefire sellers are ready to unload talent. The Miami Marlins have a few players on their roster that contending teams could use, and a massive prospect haul could come Miami’s way as a result. Despite some undeniable talent, the Marlins are 30 games below .500. They […]

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes suffered his first loss at the major league level on Tuesday. However, that didn’t stop Skenes from putting together another generational outing. The right-hander pitched 8.1 innings in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He struck out eight batters while allowing just four hits and walking none. […]

Although the Cincinnati Reds occupy the bottom spot in their divisional standings, they are not too far back from a Wild Card spot to hope for the postseason. However, some of the moves they intend to make at the MLB trade deadline may not be typical of a team looking to buy. The Reds are […]

With a 54-46 record, the Boston Red Sox are firmly in the hunt for an American League wild card spot, which is somewhat of a surprise given how low expectations for this team were entering the season. While they have had a slow start since returning from the All-Star break, they are just a game […]