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The San Diego Padres have all the talent, but just not the wins. That has been the story so far in the 2023 MLB regular season for Xander Bogaerts and company, who just suffered a series sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers following a 10-6 loss Sunday. With that loss, the Padres sank […]

Several league executives claim that the New York Mets are expected to trade star first baseman Pete Alonso this winter, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Mets reportedly informed teams that anyone who is not under contract after the 2024 season will be available. The team has not been able to agree to […]

On Sunday, the Cleveland Guardians decided to designate veteran pitcher Noah Syndergaard for assignment, just a month after acquiring him in a trade from the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. The trade, which was primarily intended to benefit the Dodgers, involved the Guardians sending shortstop Amed Rosario to the Dodgers in […]

Recently, the Bally Sports South social media team dug up a hilarious Atlanta Braves video. The clip was taken by none other than Braves’ center fielder Michael Haris II, and it features Harris’ reaction to Ronald Acuña’s 2018 grand slam in the Braves’ Game 3 win over the Dodgers in 2018. When @MoneyyyMikeee says he […]

Manny Machado didn’t hide his frustration after a poor performance for the San Diego Padres during Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. And unfortunately for the team’s cooler, it was on the receiving end of Machado’s anger. After popping a ball in the seventh inning when the Padres needed a run the most, Machado went […]

The New York Yankees recently promoted their No. 2 prospect Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A, and he has produced since getting the call. Domingues has gone 11 for 23 with two doubles, a triple, 10 runs batted in and four walks, according to Conor Foley of The Times-Tribune. Yankees manager Aaron Boone raved about Dominguez when […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has rewritten the MLB record books. Carroll became just the fourth rookie in MLB history to pull off a feat the Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout last did in 2012, per ESPN Stats & Info. Corbin Carroll reached the milestone with a stolen base in the Diamondbacks’ 5-2 victory over […]

The Tampa Bay Rays won the rubber match of a three-game series against the New York Yankees on Sunday by the score of 7-4, but tempers flared late in the game as Albert Abreu hit Randy Arozarena, causing the benches to clear. Brandon Lowe of the Rays spoke on the incident after the game. “Looking […]

Mookie Betts made his return to Fenway Park this weekend and it was clearly a major success. Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers won two of the three games in the series. Betts reminded Red Sox fans of just how damaging a player he is by raking the ball throughout the series. As a result, […]

When Rafael Devers was scratched from the Red Sox lineup on Sunday, Boston Red Sox fans didn’t know what to expect. But those same fans can now breathe a sigh of relief after Devers’ latest injury update. X-rays on Devers’ wrist came back negative, via Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Manager Alex Cora said he […]

The San Francisco Giants reportedly hope to get Mike Yastrzemski and Mitch Haniger back for their series against the Cincinnati Reds that starts on Monday, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Mitch Haniger, who has been on a rehab assignment, will play another rehab game tonight, while Mike Yastrzemski ran bases today […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays continue their hopeful trek to the postseason, they took on the Cleveland Guardians in a Sunday matchup. In the process, the Blue Jays lost two of their key offensive weapons. Both Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman left the game with injuries, the team announced. Chapman is dealing with right middle […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered an offensive frenzy on Sunday at Fenway Park, en route to a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The Dodgers’ stars were out in full force, with Mookie Betts homering and Freddie Freeman making more history as both are in contenders in the National League MVP race. Freddie Freeman […]

At 65-63, the Miami Marlins are three games out of the final National League Wild Card spot. As the Marlins look to clinch a postseason berth, Miami has made a pivotal David Roberston decision. The Marlins have removed Robertson from the closer role, via Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. While nothing is officially confirmed, […]

Shohei Ohtani got the devastating news of a torn UCL last week, with the Los Angeles Angels star being rendered unable to pitch for the rest of the season. Despite that injury, he is determined to continue hitting to close out the season, and has put up a ridiculous 1.500 OPS in the week since. […]

The Seattle Mariners ended their 21-year playoff drought last season, and they have been on fire recently, as they have shot up the standings in the American League West as they look to make it back to the postseason for the second straight year. After falling behind the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros early in […]

The Atlanta Braves will attempt to sweep the San Francisco Giants as the teams face off in the finale of this three-game series on Sunday Night Baseball. We are in the Bay Area, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Braves-Giants prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Braves defeated the Giants […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth was taken to the hospital after getting hit in the head on a weird play in the fourth inning of a 5-3 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday night. Angels manager Phil Nevin gave an optimistic update on Silseth’s situation after the game, per ESPN. “He […]

The regular season is coming to a close in the MLB and the playoff races in both the American League and National League are heating up. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the teams involved in the NL wild card chase, and it’s going to be a tight finish. Right now, the Phillies are 71-58 […]

Well, that’s a terrifying sight to see. An MLB-level pitch to the face is never a pretty sight in baseball. Against the Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets star Pete Alonso was hit by a wild pitch to the head. Naturally, Alonso was taken out of the game, but not before having some words with […]

Shohei Ohtani is one of the best players in baseball because of the fact that he is an elite pitcher and hitter. There are very few baseball players in the history of the game that compare to Ohtani because of that. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Angels star will not be able to pitch for the […]

Red Sox fans have long lamented the departure of Mookie Betts. When the Red Sox traded him to the Dodgers in 2020, Red Sox fans took the move like a gut punch and they have never gotten over it. Betts is in the middle of one of his best season as he stars for the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated by the Boston Red Sox on Saturday by a final score of 8-5. Frustration told the story for LA, as both Max Muncy and Dave Roberts were ejected after arguing a questionable strike-three call by the home plate umpire. Video via Dodger Blue. Jordan Baker had a quick hook […]

It was not that long ago that Julio Rodriguez was considered to be an undeserving representative of the 2023 American League All-Star team. Fast forward to late-August and he has just achieved incredible franchise history that surpasses the greatest Seattle Mariners player of all-time and one of the best talents baseball has seen in the […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are going through a rough time. This, after a 2023 MLB season full of devastating blows. And that follows seven years of futility. So, perhaps a rough decade might be more appropriate. Whatever anguish they are suffering through has been made exponentially worse by the Shohei Ohtani injury situation. Following speculation […]

With the Milwaukee Brewers still in sight and the Cincinnati Reds breathing down their necks, the Chicago Cubs (67-61) should be entering September with legitimate divisional title aspirations and plenty of high-stakes drama. They can claim their seventh National League Central crown or be left out of the postseason entirely. Having such a thin margin […]

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Our MLB odds series has our Reds Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Reds Diamondbacks. The Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks are in the middle of a five-team National League wild card race. They are part of a mad scramble with the San Francisco […]

The Baltimore Orioles look well on their way to winning the always competitive American League East, but they were dealt a serious scare on Friday night when All-Star closer Felix Bautista exited early with an apparent elbow injury. While it’s unknown at this point if he needs Tommy John, Bautista does have a UCL problem […]

To add insult to injury, the San Diego Padres have lost an everyday player for an extended period of time. Jake Cronenworth is going on the IL with a fractured right wrist. Jake Cronenworth suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch and forced to leave the Padres’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers […]

Who’s ready for some Saturday afternoon baseball? Buckle up ladies and gentlemen, as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Cardinals-Phillies prediction and pick will be revealed. It has been well discussed how disheartening the 2023 season has been for the […]

The latest Anthony Rizzo and Josh Donaldson injury updates indicate that both players could return for the New York Yankees in 2023. Aaron Bone told reporters that the players took live at-bats at the Yankees’ complex Saturday. Josh Donaldson could start a minor-league rehab assignment at some point in the near future, Boone said. The […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts made his return to Fenway Park as the Dodgers take on his former team, the Boston Red Sox, this weekend. The Dodgers and Red Sox will play three games over the course of the weekend. When he arrived at the stadium Friday for the first of three games, the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to add pitching prospect Gavin Stone to the active roster for Sunday’s game versus the Boston Red Sox, per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Stone already made his MLB debut and although he has yet to find success in the big leagues, Los Angeles believes in his […]

The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Our MLB odds series has our Cubs Pirates prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs Pirates. The Chicago Cubs have been getting good results from other games involving the teams battling them for National League wild card spots. The San Francisco Giants have been losing […]

The Texas Rangers take on the Minnesota Twins. Our MLB odds series has our Rangers Twins prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rangers Twins. The most interesting drama in Major League Baseball right now involves the Texas Rangers, and it’s a very unexpected plot twist in the American League West. The Rangers were […]

Kenley Jansen’s injury might not keep him from pitching for the Boston Red Sox in this weekend’s series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kenley Jansen threw a live batting practice session that went well, and the Red Sox pitcher thinks he can pitch Sunday in the series finale with the Dodgers, according to MLB.com’s Ian […]

The San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers face off on the diamond for a Saturday afternoon tilt! Join us for our MLB odds series where our Padres-Brewers prediction and pick will be revealed. Without a doubt, the 2023 season for the San Diego Padres has been rather disappointing to say the very least. Despite their […]

The Boston Red Sox squandered a three-run lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first contest of their three-game set at Fenway Park on Friday night, losing 7-4 — and Nick Pivetta was not happy with his performance. In a game that served as a homecoming for superstar and NL MVP frontrunner Mookie Betts, […]

Mookie Betts is having one hell of a season. The star right fielder is having an excellent second half of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers. His hot hitting gave LA some much needed breathing room in the playoff race. Amid Mookie’s incredible season (and one hell of a return to Fenway), teammate Freddie […]