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The St. Louis Cardinals had a disappointing 2023 MLB season. The Cardinals had a record of 71-91 and found themselves at the bottom of the National League Central standings. Naturally, St. Louis missed the playoffs. However, Cardinals baseball fans have something to get excited about. One of St. Louis’ most promising prospects expressed his desire […]

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros have brought all the emotional beats an in-state, in-division playoff matchup tends to bring. And it could not have been more apparent back in Game 5 of their ALCS matchup; that was when the benches cleared after Adolis Garcia was hit by a Bryan Abreu pitch not too long […]

The Atlanta Braves’ season may be over, but the front office is still active and facing tough decisions this fall. Pitcher Charlie Morton and outfielder Eddie Rosario, both key contributors to the Braves’ 104-win season, have team options for next season, notes Mark Bowman of The Athletic. Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos has up to five […]

The Texas Rangers got the job done in the ALCS, taking down the Houston Astros in the crucial Game 7 to book their tickets to the World Series. Naturally, Texas fans were absolutely ecstatic with the victory, especially when it looked like Texas was in trouble during the series. Texas actually took a 2-0 lead […]

There will not be a World Series title repeat for the Houston Astros. The Texas Rangers are going to the 2023 Fall Classic, and they did it by embarrassing the Astros in enemy territory. So dominant were the Rangers in Monday’s American League Championship Series Game 7 at Minute Maid Park that their fans made […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager got the Texas Rangers off to a rousing start against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday. Seager hit a 440-ft. home run to right center field off Rangers starter Cristian Javier in the top of the first inning. Seager’s moon shot put Texas […]

Adolis Garcia and the Texas Rangers are looking to punch their ticket to the World Series and take out the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS. Before the Rangers knew their fate, Garcia made sure Texas brought some more fireworks to what has been an explosive ALCS. Garcia has been on a power […]

The winner goes to the World Series as the Arizona Diamondbacks face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an NLCS Game 7 Diamondbacks-Phillies prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Phillies opened the series with a two-game lead after dominating the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies are reaching the top of the hill of the 2023 National League Division Series. There is no more after Tuesday between these two rivals. It is win or go home for the D’backs and the Phillies, as they make their final attempt to secure a seat in the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies will renew baseball hostilities tomorrow night at Citizens Bank Park in the City of Brotherly Love. The series is tied at three games each after a 5-1 win by Arizona on Monday. The game was full of drama including some involving the DBacks’ ace Merrill Kelly. Kelly had a […]

Elimination games can get quite heated and it shaped up to be that way between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. Game 6 of the NLCS was a tough challenge for Torey Lovullo and his squad as they faced a determined team led by Bryce Harper. They needed every ounce of firepower they could get […]

The ALCS has been a fierce battle between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. When tension got too hot, Bryan Abreu came inside with a pitch and hit Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia, leading to a benches clearing brawl. For his actions in that brawl, Abreu was suspended for two games. The relief pitcher appealed and […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks face elimination from the MLB playoffs ahead of Game 6 of the NLCS, manager Torey Lovullo is trying to keep his guys motivated. The D-backs seem to be facing tough odds but that hasn’t stopped them from getting this far. After losing a crucial Game 5 following two consecutive wins at […]

Replacing a legend like Terry Francona isn’t an easy task to accomplish. The Cleveland Guardians are trying to find their new manager at the moment, however. There are a number of options to choose him, but it appears a favorite has emerged, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Longtime major league catcher Stephen Vogt is emerging […]

The best two words in all of sports: Game Seven! The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros play in game seven of the ALCS Monday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Rangers-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rangers we able to […]

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are set to face off in one of the most exciting venues in all of sports: Game 7. The ALCS has been a back-and-forth battle, to say the least, and tonight’s game will decide which team goes home, and which team heads to the World Series.  It’s been an […]

In a somewhat stunning turn of events, it appears the San Diego Padres are going to need a new manager with incumbent Bob Melvin interviewing for the San Francisco Giants job. It would be an unexpected way to lose a manager, but the Padres seem willing to move on from Melvin after just two seasons. […]

The Houston Astros are currently focused on preparing for Game 7 of the ALCS. Houston also has big offseason plans for Jose Altuve according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “The Houston Astros plan to do everything possible to lock up All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve to a contract extension to keep him in the […]

Baseball is a weird sport. A team can score 10 runs in one game and then score none the next. In the case of the Houston Astros and the 2023 ALCS, the defending World Series champions won three straight on the road, scoring 23 runs in the process, then followed it with a 9-2 loss […]

The Texas Rangers will play in Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday night at Minute Maid Park after grabbing a massive win on Sunday against the Houston Astros by a score of 9-2. Bruce Bochy’s squad went into the top of the ninth with a 4-2 lead but managed to add five runs of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies square off in Game 6 of the NLCS tonight. After taking a two-game hiatus from simulated gameplay, let’s check in on what happened in the past two games.  The Phillies now lead the series 3-2 and are looking to claim victory tonight to book their ticket to back-to-back World […]

Arguably the best rivalry of the 2023 MLB season concludes in epic fashion Monday night, when the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers square off for Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Such an occasion usually means all hands on deck, but a potential decision might significantly hamper manager Dusty Baker. Astros reliever Bryan […]

The San Francisco Giants are currently searching for a new manager after parting ways with Gabe Kapler. It appears that they have found a lead candidate without going outside of the National League Division, with the San Diego Padres giving manager Bob Melvin permission to interview for the said job opening in the Bay Area, […]

Fittingly, the year-long chase for AL West supremacy culminates in a win or go home ALCS Game 7 clash between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros. With the pennant in striking distance for both teams, the Rangers are turning to the battle-tested Max Scherzer, the veteran starter they acquired from the New York Mets […]

The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers are about to finish their date in the 2023 American League Championship Series, with Game 7 scheduled for Monday night at Minute Maid Park. Perhaps there is no more interesting aspect of this matchup than a rematch between Cristian Javier and Max Scherzer. Just like in Game 3 […]

Before becoming a free agent, Justin Upton proved that he was one of the best outfielders in major league baseball. He is a four-time All-Star and a three-time Silver Slugger Award winner. Given Upton’s impact in baseball, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Justin […]

The Texas Rangers made sure that champagne bottles would not be popping off in the Houston Astros locker room Sunday night, as they came away with a 9-2 victory at Minute Maid Park to force a Game 7 in the 2023 American League Championship Series. And of all people to twist the knife in the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the brink of elmination as they travel to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in game six of the NLCS. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Diamondbacks-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Diamondbacks we […]

The Houston Astros could be without relief pitcher Bryan Abreu in the final game(s) of the ALCS. After he plunked Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia, sparking a dugout-clearing brouhaha, he was ejected and hit with a two-game suspension. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports reports that Abreu will indeed appeal his suspension, which could necessitate […]

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a pivotal NLCS Game 5 matchup, taking the series lead back home with them. The 6-1 game included some early fireworks when Bryce Harper scored on a play at home that looked rough for Gabriel Moreno in the top of the first inning. Harper added to the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ loss to the Philadelphia Phillies can be chalked up to two men: Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. The deadly hitting duo tormented ace Zac Gallen all night long. In the first inning, it was the two stars that scored the opening runs off of him. Then, in the sixth inning, Harper and […]

As they head to Minute Maid Park, the Texas Rangers will face an elimination game while facing the Houston Astros in Game 6. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Rangers-Astros Game 6 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Astros rallied from behind to shock the Rangers 5-4 […]

Zack  Wheeler might be the greatest thing to happen to the Philadelphia Phillies in recent memory. Over the last two years, Wheeler has been one of the best, if not the best, starter for the team. That is especially true in the postseason. Last season, Wheeler was a key part of sending the team to […]

When the Philadelphia Phillies needed it most, Zack Wheeler did what he usually does in the playoffs: shove. After letting the Arizona Diamondbacks tie up the NLCS at two games apiece, Wheeler out-dueled Zac Gallen to lead the Phillies to a 6-1 win in Game 5. With the exception of a solo home run from […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have so much power. So far in the 2023 MLB playoffs, they have done an admirable job at consistently sending balls out of the park, and Saturday night’s National League Championship Series game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was not an exception. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper even had back-to-back home runs in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks heading into Game 5 of their National League Championship Series matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. On Saturday, Phillies star Bryce Harper made playoff history with his epic steal of home plate. The Phillies made a surprising decision with their pitching staff prior to […]

Bryce Harper made Philadelphia Phillies playoff history in Game 5 of the NLCS. Harper became the first Phillies player to steal home during the postseason, according to Sarah Langs. The play led to a collision between Harper and Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno. Although Moreno suffered an injury scare, he was able to stay in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are battling for the NLCS. In Game 5, Bryce Harper was trying to score from third base as Bryson Stott attempted to steal second. The Diamondbacks threw the ball home and the ball got away from catcher Gabriel Moreno. Moreno, however, took a shot from Harper in what ended […]

There is a growing concern that Kareem Hunt will not be able to suit up and play in this coming Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts on the road. With the Cleveland Browns running back seemingly still dealing with a thigh issue, Cleveland might ultimately decide to take the safer route and rest the running […]