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Starting pitching can be tough to evaluate in fantasy baseball. By not playing everyday, there could be a strong amount of variance between each start. Still, finding the right starting pitcher off of the waiver wire could lead your team to a fantasy baseball championship. The key is finding consistency. If a pitcher goes out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting some bad news. Team pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is going on the 60-day injured list, per USA Today. The pitcher isn’t expected to be back until mid-August at the earliest. Yamamoto has been injured for a good while. The pitcher is dealing with tightness and soreness in his triceps. The […]

The New York Yankees are embroiled in a tug-of-war for first place in the AL East with the Baltimore Orioles heading into the All-Star Break. Meanwhile, Juan Soto is cracking jokes as he plays through pain in his right hand, as New York can’t afford to have him out of the lineup. Soto commented on […]

The Athletics have not had many bright or positive spots this season, their final in Oakland, but Mason Miller has been an exception to that. The fire-throwing closer has become one of the most sought-after pitchers in MLB, but Miller, who is in his second season in the Majors, does not want to rule out […]

The New York Yankees are getting some encouraging news. Giancarlo Stanton is closing in on a return from injury, per MLB.com. The team is unaware, however, if the outfielder will need a rehab assignment in the minors. The outfielder has been out for weeks due to a hamstring strain. He is expected back sometime after the […]

Dylan Cease has had some ups and downs this season. On Saturday, though, the star pitcher reminded us why the San Diego Padres did everything to acquire him in the offseason. In a stunning performance, Cease struck out 11 Atlanta Braves hitters in six shutout innings, getting the win in the process. It was a […]

Much of the Detroit Tigers’ season has showcased forgettable baseball, with some standout players like Tarik Skubal being rare bright spots. However, rookie Colt Keith delivered a memorable moment Saturday, belting a game-tying two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Keith sounded off on the comeback […]

It was an exciting win for the St. Louis Cardinals as star Nolan Arenado connected on a two-RBI single that ended up being the game-winning hit to put away the Chicago Cubs Saturday night, 5-4. Arenado spoke after the game to talk about his reaction to the clutch hit in the eighth inning while also […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting a lot of interest from other teams for their players, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. While many fans believe Bo Bichette or Vladimir Guerrero Jr. may be leaving town, another player is actually the one getting attention. Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is getting significant interest, per USA Today. The […]

The Home Run Derby is among us, and we are excited to see some sluggers clobber some baseballs into the seats at Glove Life Field in Arlington, Texas. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a 2024 Home Run Derby prediction, and show you how to watch. Pete Alonso is the biggest favorite […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. does not seem to be long for Miami. The charismatic center fielder is being discussed in the Miami Marlins’ trade talks, and the Seattle Mariners appear to be a potential landing spot for Chisholm. As the Marlins continue to flounder — Miami currently holds the worst record in the National League at […]

Cincinnati Reds star Rece Hinds continues to make history in his first week in the majors as records books continue to be re-written due to his eye-opening performances. In Saturday afternoon’s game where the Reds beat the Miami Marlins, 10-6, Hinds had his first multi home run game putting him in the company of nobody […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking to move Garrett Crochet, but aren’t giving him up that easily. The team turned down an offer from the San Diego Padres for the hurler, per USA Today. It is uncertain at time of writing why the White Sox dismissed the offer. Chicago is a team that is absolutely […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Blue Jays Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have been able to achieve a clear-cut goal. They have been able to climb above .500 before the All-Star break. The defending National League champions have been hit hard […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mariners Angels. The Seattle Mariners are in first place on the final day before the All-Star break. If you had told the Mariners and their fans before the season started that they would be in this […]

The Atlanta Braves will finish their three-game series with the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Braves-Padres prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Braves-Padres Projected Starters  Chris Sale vs. Randy Vasquez Chris Sale (12-3) with a 2.74 ERA Last […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Giants prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Twins Giants. The San Francisco Giants are in trouble. They are four games under .500, which puts them four games behind the New York Mets for the final National League wild card berth. Several weeks ago, […]

In the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, St. Louis erupted for nine runs in the first inning. That offensive explosion helped pace a twin-bill sweep by the Cardinals, 11-3 and 5-4. After the game, St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol spoke out on that decisive first inning, per […]

Paul Skenes is having a promising rookie season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 22-year-old is 6-0 in 11 appearances and has thrown 89 strikeouts, both of which are top 60 MLB rankings. Skenes is gaining recognition off the field as well from his girlfriend Olivia Dunne (also known as Livvy Dunne), a star gymnast and […]

Carlos Rodon will take the mound for the Yankees in the series finale with divisional foe the Orioles on Sunday morning. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Orioles prediction and pick. Yankees-Orioles Projected Starters  Carlos Rodon vs. Dean Kremer Carlos Rodon (9-7) with a 4.63 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP Last Start: […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost in gut-wrenching fashion to the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a three-game series at Comerica Park Saturday. The Dodgers took a 9-4 lead into the ninth inning but couldn’t close things out as the Tigers came storming all the way back with five runs in the bottom of […]

On June 2, the New York Mets were 24-35 and left for dead in the National League playoffs race. Since then, the New York been on a tear, going 25-10 and now holding onto a wild card spot. A big reason for the Mets’ success has been a surge in their offense. Shortstop Francisco Lindor, […]

The New York Mets have had a promising push as the midpoint of the 2024 season approaches. New York sits at 49-45, third in the NL East standings. An important driver of the Mets’ success is veteran shortstop Francisco Lindor. Lindor provided insight when asked if his “lack of recognition” fueled him after his 2024 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are perpetually beset with devastating injuries to their pitching staff, but this latest one is perhaps the most brutal blow they have absorbed in recent memory. Promising right-handed starter Dustin May is officially out for the remainder of the 2024 MLB campaign after having surgery to repair an esophageal tear, according […]

The Kansas City Royals could have used another bat after being shut out 5-0 by the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, but they upgraded their bullpen instead. The Royals agreed to a trade with the Washington Nationals, acquiring relief pitcher Hunter Harvey, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Trade news: The Kansas City Royals are acquiring […]

The St. Louis Cardinals rolled to an easy 11-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium Saturday, scoring nine runs in the first inning to easily get past the visitors. While the Cardinals dominated with the bats in that opening inning, Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is gaining recognition for, in addition to the electric start to his career, his wild pregame warmup routine. Paul Skenes’s Warmup Routine. pic.twitter.com/VGGq1H9CSJ — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July 11, 2024 Wagner baseball coach Craig Noto had an interesting comparison between the Pirates phenom and MLB outcast Trevor Bauer: “Remember when […]

Chris Sale endured his share of ups and downs over the past few years with the Boston Red Sox. However, his first season with the Atlanta Braves has been a success so far. Sale was elected to the MLB All-Star Game as a result of his stellar first-half. The Braves hurler will not pitch in […]

The Washington Nationals will conclude their three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday at American Family Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Nationals-Brewers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Nationals-Brewers Projected Starters  Jake Irvin vs. Colin Rea Jake Irvin (7-7) with a 3.13 ERA Last Start: […]

The Colorado Rockies will finish their three-game series with the New York Mets on Sunday at Citi Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Rockies-Mets prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Rockies-Mets Projected Starters  Cal Quantrill vs. Jose Quintana Cal Quantrill (6-7) with a 4.13 ERA Last Start: […]

Ryan Boyajian is a cast member on Bravo’s reality TV series “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” In the sports world, he may have a new identity and title as the man who who received money wired for Ippei Mizuhara’s gambling debts in the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal. Multiple sources reported to ESPN that Boyajian […]

There is no sugarcoating Saturday’s 11-9 extra-innings loss to the Detroit Tigers. The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-40) absolutely imploded in Comerica Park, blowing a five-run lead in the final frame. Though, Shohei Ohtani still made sure to give fans a reason to celebrate, at least temporarily. The two-time American League MVP and National League MVP […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will send an MLB-best eight players to the 2024 All-Star game. Fan’s selected Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm to start in the exhibition, marking the first time in 42 years the Phillies sent three starters to the All-Star game. When MLB announced the pitchers selected to participate in the Midsummer […]

In a heartfelt tribute to Monte Kiffin, the Tampa Bay Rays observed a moment of silence before their game, honoring the legendary defensive coordinator who passed away at the age of 84. Monte Kiffin, renowned for his innovative defensive strategies, left an indelible mark on the NFL, particularly with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His son, […]

Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker was officially replaced on the American League All-Star roster this week, an obvious move with Tucker still sidelined by a right shin injury. The Astros outfielder is hoping to be back before too long, per Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle: “Right fielder Kyle Tucker said he hopes to rejoin […]

The Baltimore Orioles announced that they have put outfielder Heston Kjerstad on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday, one day after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch. The Orioles initially listed Kjerstad as a starter on Saturday against the New York Yankees, but then released a revised lineup without him. Baltimore recalled […]

The addition of two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani notwithstanding, this feels like a standard season for the Los Angeles Dodgers (56-40). The division is well in hand, several players have been named to the All-Star Game and pitching injuries keep piling up. That last occurrence has led to the perennial powerhouse’s undoing before and is looking […]

It looks like Los Angeles Dodgers star rookie pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is rehabbing a right rotator cuff strain, is getting closer to making his return to the mound. Manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update to Yamamoto’s rehab on Friday. “Yamamoto’s thrown twice this past week,” Roberts said. “He’s played catch out to 60 […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried is replacing Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez on the National League All-Star roster, per MLB. Suarez’s absence is a surprise as he previously said he was planning on pitching in the game, according to Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes after it was announced that […]