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With the final month of the regular season underway in Major League Baseball, the award races are starting to heat up. One of the most wide-open races is for the National League Cy Young Award and Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele made his case to win it with a brilliant start against the San Francisco […]

The New York Yankees are heating up as they face the Detroit Tigers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Yankees prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Even while dealing with some major injuries, the Tigers swept the White Sox. They were great in both pitching and at the plate. They allowed just […]

The Seattle Mariners, after an uneven start to the 2023 season, have managed to climb their way to the top of the AL West over the likes of the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers, thanks in large part to Julio Rodriguez’s incredible performances as of late. During the month of August, there was simply no […]

The New York Mets are on the road to take on the Washington Nationals for the final two games between these teams this season. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Mets-Nationals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Mets lead […]

The Atlanta Braves recently came out on top of a heavyweight clash against the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning three out of four against one of the teams that’s most likely to threaten their status as the overlords of the National League. With Ronald Acuna Jr. leading the way for a stacked Braves squad, they were […]

The Seattle Mariners are on the road to take on the Cincinnati Reds for the second game of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Mariners-Reds prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Reds won game one […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers head to the East Coast to face the Miami Marlins. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Marlins prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Dodgers enter this series after losing three of four to the Atlanta Braves. While they did lose three games, they have won […]

It is an NL Central showdown as the Milwaukee Brewers visit the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Brewers-Pirates prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Yesterday, the Brewers saw their lead in the NL Central shrink after losing to the Pirates. The Brewers, who have lost one of their top […]

There have been several instances where it’s looked like the Boston Red Sox have been dead to rights during the 2023 season, and yet, with just a few weeks left on the season, they still could make a late push for the final wild card spot in the American League. One of the guys who […]

The Boston Red Sox put their three game win streak on the line as they square off with the Tampa Bay Rays. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Red Sox-Rays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Red Sox took […]

It is an AL Central showdown as the Minnesota Twins visit the Cleveland Guardians. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Guardians prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Twins dominated game one of the series. They chased out Lucas Giolitio in just three innings. They managed seven hits and three walks off […]

Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox stay hot, as they scored a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on the road on Monday to open a three-game series at Tropicana Field on a positive note. Apart from that, the Red Sox also snapped a particular skid that had been going on for over […]

Shohei Ohtani’s unfortunate injury adds to the avalanche of tragedies that have beset the Los Angeles Angels’ 2023 season. Ohtani, the runaway candidate to win AL MVP, tore his UCL, preventing him from performing his pitching duties for the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, there’s a glass half-full approach to the Angels star’s major injury. Some pundits […]

With 24 games left in the regular season, the Tampa Bay Rays, barring an epic collapse reminiscent of the 2011 Boston Red Sox, will be heading into the postseason. While nothing is set in stone at the moment, it doesn’t hurt to prepare early for what should be a playoff bloodbath. At least the Rays […]

Perhaps a trip outside Minute Maid Park is all the Houston Astros need to get back to their winning ways. Following a painful sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees at home, the Astros made a successful return in the win column by clobbering the Texas Rangers in Arlington Monday night, 13-6. Powering […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ playoff hopes have, once again, gone by the wayside despite making a few moves prior to the trade deadline. Just to further rub salt on the Angels’ wounds, Shohei Ohtani proceeded to tear the UCL on his throwing elbow, preventing him from suiting up on the mound for the foreseeable future, […]

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is already busy rewriting baseball’s record books in just his second season. Rodriguez became the first player in MLB history to record 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in each of his first two years in the majors, per ESPN Stats & Info. Julio Rodríguez is the first player […]

Royce Lewis is the gift that keeps on giving monster jacks for the Minnesota Twins. He just can’t seem to stop hitting grand slams, as he added yet another to his name when he launched one early in Monday night’s game against the Cleveland Guardians on the road. Lewis expanded the Twins’ two-run lead to […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was reportedly scratched from the lineup ahead of Monday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles due to right oblique tightness, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. The timing of the scratch was confusing, as Shohei Ohtani had reportedly received good news regarding his new UCL tear. The reason for […]

The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers in convincing fashion on Monday. Houston won 13-6 and made a statement as both teams battle for the AL West title. However, Houston was also dealt a concerning injury. Key reliever Ryne Stanek was carted off the field after suffering an apparent ankle injury. Manager Dusty Baker provided […]

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter/ outfielder Jesse Winker suffered an injury setback just when the team is making a postseason push. “Jesse Winker hurt his right quad on Friday in Nashville. He’s been moved back to the injured list from a rehab assignment,” per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Curt Hogg. Winker entered Milwaukee’s 10-day injured list […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t had the best 2023 season. They still aren’t out of it yet; they’re 13.5 games behind the leaders of the NL Central: the Milwaukee Brewers. But there’s less than a month in the season and the Pirates are fourth in their division and seven games back from a possible NL Wild […]

Shohei Ohtani has been facing the possibility of a second Tommy John surgery, something that could place his entire 2024 season at risk. It’s still uncertain whether or not Ohtani will undergo the surgery for a second time, but his agent revealed a massive injury update on Monday, via Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles […]

Chris Paddack has been out of MLB action for a very long time. The Minnesota Twins pitcher had to undergo Tommy John surgery and has not been able to help his team. He is now excited to get back up in the bullpen. Paddack might even get to seal the postseason berth for Minnesota in […]

Of all the teams in Major League Baseball that likely won’t make the playoffs, one could argue the Detroit Tigers could have the quickest path to get to the postseason next season. They still aren’t out of the playoff race, but it is unlikely they get there. They’re only eight games back from the Minnesota […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been without third baseman Anthony Rendon for the majority of the 2023 season, and he declined giving an update on his lower leg injury that has kept him on the 60-day injured list for an extended period of time when asked on Monday. “No habla ingles today,” Anthony Rendon said, […]

Chicago Cubs lefty Justin Steele found a groove in Monday’s start against the San Francisco Giants. He threw eight scoreless innings, allowed only two hits, and struck out 12. Steele is only the second pitcher this season to record such a start, according ESPN Stats & Info. The other was Atlanta Braves strikeout machine Spencer […]

Lucas Giolito was officially added to the Cleveland Guardians’ roster on Saturday after he was claimed from the Los Angeles Angels, and after spending many years on the division rival Chicago White Sox, the Guardians are turning to Giolito in the first game of a pivotal three-game series against the Minnesota Twins. Giolito spoke about […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ 2023 MLB season is on the verge of flat-lining and should be completely out of grasp if they don’t prevail in their upcoming three-game series against the Minnesota Twins. In the midst of these dire times, fans received injury updates on their two most coveted starting pitchers. “Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie […]

As the Baltimore Ravens prepare for Week 1 of the upcoming season, they’ve been without star tight end Mark Andrews on the practice field. However, John Harbaugh has yet to panic and it appears as if his patience with Andrews has paid of. Harbaugh said that he expects Andrews to be back at practice on […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are out of contention, and for the month of September they will be evaluating their internal options for the 2024 season, especially in the starting rotation, and Zack Thompson is someone who could be pitching his way into the 2024 starting rotation with his performance as of late. Zack Thompson performed […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson reached a career milestone on Sunday, reaching 1,000 career hits with a leadoff double off of Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers in a 3-2 loss. Despite having many accomplishments so far in his career, Tim Anderson was humble after reaching the 1,000 career hit milestone. “If it’s brought […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers issued a statement after news broke of Julio Urías’ arrest, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “We are aware of an incident involving Julio Urías. While we attempt to learn all the facts, he will not be traveling with the team. The organization has no further comment at this time,” the […]

The Baltimore Orioles are on the road to take on the Los Angeles Angels for the start of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Orioles-Angels prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Orioles lead the Tampa […]

Most MLB teams like having a leadoff batter with sky-high on-base percentages, the speed to swipe bags or a combination of both. The Philadelphia Phillies reject this line of thinking with Kyle Schwarber. He’s not a speed threat, and he doesn’t get a ton of hits. But he makes every plate appearance count, and that’s […]

Deion Sanders and the Colorado football program made a statement with their road win over TCU on Saturday, and in an appearance on Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Michael Irvin, Sanders spoke about Travis Hunter and why he is allowed to play on both sides of the ball. “He’s both, Travis gets bored if you […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are on the road to take on the San Diego Padres for the start of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Phillies-Padres prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. As it stands right now, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Julio Urías was reportedly arrested Sunday night following L.A.’s series against the Atlanta Braves, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urías was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence charges late last night, an officer with the LAPD tells ESPN. Urias, 27, was booked late Sunday and […]

It is interleague baseball on Labor Day as the Seattle Mariners face the Cincinnati Reds. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Reds prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Mariners enter the game after losing two of three to the Mets over the weekend. They had some struggled pitching over the weekend, […]