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The Minnesota Twins get a boost in their lineup as third baseman Royce Lewis came back from a right adductor strain that put him on the 10-day injured list (IL) for three and and a half weeks. Last playing on July 2, Lewis returned in an exciting way as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of MLB action as we head to the National League West for this divisional series. The Colorado Rockies face the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of a doubleheader from the Bay Area. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Giants […]

The Guardians make the trip to Philadelphia to face the Phillies! These two teams are two of the best in the MLB. Each team has not played great to start the second half, but they are two of the best teams, with the Phillies being the best record-wise. Our MLB odds series has our Guardians-Phillies prediction, […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Brewers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Marlins Brewers. The Milwaukee Brewers are dealing with the reality that Christian Yelich will be out for a long period of time. It’s a damaging injury which will undeniably have an effect on this team’s offense […]

The slumping San Francisco Giants are set to make a major change. With the trade deadline coming up, the team seems to be gearing up for a rebuild. The question is… which players will be moved by the team at the deadline? Insider Jon Morosi has pinpointed two Giants players who will more than likely […]

The New York Mets continue to make transactions ahead of the looming trade deadline. On Friday, the team dealt away reliever Cole Sulser to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. While donning a Mets jersey, Sulser saw action in just four games, tallying a 1.929 WHIP. He struck out […]

It’s almost certain that the Chicago White Sox will trade away some of their veterans amidst a terrible 27-79 season that’s encapsulated by their 10-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. The two White Sox players drawing the most interest on the trade market, and deservedly so, are elite starting pitcher Garrett Crochet […]

The Baltimore Orioles, the current leader of the AL East with a 61-42 record, pulled off a rare big-leaguer for big-leaguer trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team with the best record in the MLB at the moment, on Friday. Baltimore traded Austin Hays for reliever Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache, and they may […]

Right-hander Max Meyer will skip his scheduled start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday as he gets recalled by the Miami Marlins. He is set to pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend, marking his return to the majors for the first time since April 13. It was earlier reported that Meyer would be rejoining the […]

The Chicago White Sox franchise is in dire straits. Owner of the MLB’s worst record at this point of the season at an unsightly 27-79, the White Sox should be one of the most active teams on the trade market in selling off the few quality players remaining on the roster. The good news is […]

After a rough start to the 2024 MLB season that hit its low point when one of its relievers chastised the team in a post-game interview, the New York Mets have rebounded admirably. In fact, they are currently in pole position in the NL Wild Card standings with a 55-48 record. This now makes them […]

The New York Yankees appeared to be in cruise control at the halfway mark of the campaign, and there was plenty of reason to remain optimistic as they headed into the dog days of the 2024 MLB regular season. New York’s bats were producing, thanks in large part to the blockbuster offseason acquisition of Juan […]

The Minnesota Twins will continue their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. It’s an American League Central showdown as we share our MLB odds series and make a Twins-Tigers prediction and pick. Twins-Tigers Projected Starters  Joe Ryan vs. Tarik Skubal Joe Ryan (6-6) with a 3.65 ERA Last Start: Ryan […]

The New York Mets grabbed a big 8-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, moving into first place in the NL Wild Card race in the process. On top of that, they welcomed back ace Kodai Senga, who made his season debut after being sidelined for the first 102 games of the season […]

The Seattle Mariners have been going through a recent offensive downturn, and they are hoping that the acquisition of outfielder Randy Arozarena can give the team a lift. The Mariners were swept in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Mariners were held to one run in each game. Mariner's manager Scott […]

San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease made history on Thursday with a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals, leading his team to a 3-0 victory. His performance marks only the second no-hitter in Padres franchise history. Cease’s dominance included nine strikeouts and three walks. When asked about his mindset entering the 8th inning, Cease responded, “I […]

For the Baltimore Orioles, the 2022 MLB season was about escaping the basement and bringing back competitive baseball to Camden Yards. Mission accomplished. The goal last year was for the young team to come of age and solidify itself as a future title contender. A 101-win season and divisional crown is definitive proof of another […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play a series against the streaking Houston Astros, but they will have to start the three-game set without star first baseman Freddie Freeman. That’s because Freeman has been called back home to Los Angeles because his son son has been hospitalized. Freddie Freeman hasn't missed a game this season and […]

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the New York Mets just made a late tweak to their bullpen. The team traded for Seattle Mariners reliever Ryne Stanek, giving away minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas in return (per the Mets’ official X account). We've acquired RHP Ryne Stanek from Seattle in exchange for minor league outfielder […]

Many Los Angeles Angels fans were probably worried when Mike Trout had to exit his Minor League game on Tuesday due to knee soreness. After all, a hurting knee that just underwent surgery less than three months ago is obviously not a good sign. Nevertheless, everyone can now breathe a sigh of relief. Trout’s latest […]

The slumping New York Yankees may be getting slugger Giancarlo Stanton back in their lineup Monday when the Yankees face the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies. Stanton has been out with a hamstring injury since June 23, and the Yankees are hoping that he can provide some much-needed power to their struggling offense. Yankees hope […]

The Detroit Tigers have been nothing to write home about this year, but right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty has been. That’s why the Houston Astros, who are gearing up for another playoff run, have been taking a long look at him. Both teams have been discussing a possible trade centering around the 6-foot-4, 225-pounder, via MLB […]

After fading late stretch in 2023, the Chicago Cubs looked to establish themselves as a National League favorite in 2024. The core of the 2023 squad is still together, with the additions of manager Craig Counsell and Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga to offset the loss of right-hander Marcus Stroman. But due to injuries to key […]

There is a risk for players who feel the need to use performance enhancers as they attempt to climb the ladder in professional baseball. Players caught using drugs to improve their chances of rising through the minor leagues and ultimately making the major leagues will see their dreams come to a halt through a suspension […]

Over the last three years, no MLB team has had more regular-season wins than the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA’s 320 victories are 25 more than the second-place Braves during that span. Yet all the Dodgers have to show for it is an NLCS appearance and two NLDS exits. Despite their postseason struggles, the Dodgers have […]

Andrew Abbott and Zack Littell face off as the Cincinnati Reds face the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Rays prediction and pick. Reds-Rays Projected Starters  Andrew Abbott vs. Zack Littell Andrew Abbott (9-6) with a 3.19 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP Last Start: Abbott went 6.2 innings […]

The Atlanta Braves will continue their four-game series with the New York Mets on Saturday at Citi Field. Come to Queens with us as we share our MLB odds series, and make a Braves-Mets prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. Braves-Mets Projected Starters  Spencer Schwellenbach vs. Tylor Megill Spencer Schwellenbach (3-5) with […]

The Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres for an interleague matchup on Saturday evening! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Orioles prediction and pick. Padres-Orioles Projected Starters  Michael King vs. Dean Kremer Michael King (8-6) with a 3.28 ERA, 135 strikeouts (8th in MLB), 1.19 WHIP in 118.0 innings. Last […]

It is an AL Battle north of the border as the Texas Rangers face Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rangers-Blue Jays prediction and pick. Rangers-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Michael Lorenzen vs. Kevin Gausman Michael Lorenzen (5-5) with a 3.53 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP […]

The Seattle Mariners continue to make moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline. After they acquired Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Mariners have now added a reliever. Yimi Garcia from the Toronto Blue Jays is headed to the Pacific Northwest. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to report. “Trade news: The Seattle […]

The Baltimore Orioles continue to profit from their elite farm system, as they’re able to make win-now moves while still building for the future. The Tampa Bay Rays are one of many mediocre teams that could use more prospect depth, which is why the two teams made a deal centering around right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin […]

The New York Mets have been the hottest team in baseball for six weeks. They have posted the best record since June 12 and launched themselves into a playoff spot. After Thursday night’s dramatic win over the Atlanta Braves, some clarity has come to their MLB trade deadline picture from SNY’s Andy Martino. “I asked […]

Garrett Crochet’s demand before the MLB trade deadline is a lofty one. Crochet has told general managers that he would not pitch in the bullpen and would not pitch in the playoffs without a contract extension. The ace of the White Sox is set to hit arbitration after this season but wants long-term security moving […]

After the drama of an offseason that included the departure of franchise cornerstones Corbin Burnes and Craig Counsell, the Milwaukee Brewers have responded with a tremendous first half of the season. The club is 59-43 — 6.0 games ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central and 11 games in front of […]

An ace pitcher on a non-playoff team is always subject to trade rumors. That is the case for Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ Cy Young Award candidate who is a hot-button topic days before the MLB trade deadline. Even though there hasn’t been much traction on an actual deal taking place, Skubal’s name continues to […]

The New York Mets are flying high, as they’re in the thick of the NL Wild Card race after winning five of their last six. Now, promising right-hander Kodai Senga is gearing up to make his much-anticipated return. The Mets DFA’d two players after taking Senga off the IL, via the team’s social media. “RHP […]

The Seattle Mariners have endured a topsy-turvy 2024 season, thanks in large part to the team’s struggles on the offensive side of the ball. But their transcendent pitching has them fighting tooth and nail with the likes of the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers for the AL West division crown. Sensing that the division could […]

The New York Yankees are looking to make a move at the MLB trade deadline. The most recent trade deadline betting odds have the Bronx Bombers as the favorites to land Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. The versatile player has been connected to the Yankees in the lead-up to the deadline. The Yankees are […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been mentioned in no shortage of trade rumors. The Toronto Blue Jays are rumored to be interested in selling ahead of the MLB trade deadline, however, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the team is not planning to deal Guerrero away. Guerrero, along with teammate Bo Bichette, has one year of […]