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With the New York Yankees out of playoff contention, they’ve called up Everson Pereira and Oswald Peraza to get some innings at the big-league level. Unfortunately, Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been affected by that. The 28-year-old hasn’t played much lately as a result. However, IKF is totally understanding of the decision and knows it’s just part […]

Amidst their disappointing 2023 season, there’s one standout player from the New York Yankees: Gerrit Cole. The star pitcher has been the best player for the team during this tumultuous time. Despite his team sitting near the bottom of the AL playoff picture, Cole is still in contention to win the Cy Young. How does […]

The Philadelphia Phillies came from behind again on Friday night, erasing an early two-run deficit and pounding the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 at Citizens Bank Park. The win helped the Phillies retain a three-game lead on the top NL Wild Card spot with 34 games to play. They own a three-game lead on the Arizona […]

Kyle Bradish is set to start for the Baltimore Orioles Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The Orioles will look to extend their three-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays atop the AL East. Baltimore’s offense has led the way in the team’s surge to the top of the 2023 American League standings, but Kyle Bradish […]

How about them Mariners, huh! For the first time in 20 years, the Seattle Mariners are on top of the AL West! Well, sort of: they still share the division lead with the Texas Rangers after their win over the Royals. Still, this is the first time since 2003 that Seattle has had a taste […]

On Friday night, the Boston Red Sox and their fans welcomed back former superstar outfielder Mookie Betts to Fenway Park. With the Los Angeles Dodgers in town, Betts took the field in Boston for the first time since 2019, and it’s safe to say that he received a warm welcome from fans in his return. […]

A terrifying shooting incident occurred during the Chicago White Sox’s 12-4 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Friday night, the Chicago police confirm, per John Garcia of ABC7 Chicago. The incident, according to an eyewitness, occurred somewhere around the left field bleachers in Guaranteed Rate Field. At this time, a formal police incident report has yet […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are rolling in the National League once again. After reaching the World Series last season, they had a slow start to their 2023 campaign, but they have gained some steam over the last month, as most MLB pundits have them being a Top 2 or 3 franchise in the NL pennant race. […]

Although the Mookie Betts trade still leaves a painfully bitter taste in Boston Red Sox fans’ mouths, the only reaction they were going to give their returning hero was one of complete gratitude and adoration. And that is exactly the scene that erupted in the stands at Fenway Park when the Los Angeles Dodgers star […]

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is reportedly on track to begin a rehab assignment. Kelenic is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma soon, per Daniel Kramer. “Jarred Kelenic is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma early next week, Mariners GM Justin Hollander just said. It will be a more extended […]

The Baltimore Orioles are going through a resurgent season, as they currently hold the top spot in the American League East. Excited crowds have returned to Camden Yards with the hopes that the Orioles will continue their success into the postseason. Young stars like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have taken leadership roles, but the […]

The San Francisco Giants won’t be with Michael Conforto for the next couple of weeks after he sustained an injury during Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Conforto left the said showdown with the Phillies early, and apparently, it’s because of a left hamstring strain, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. As a result, the […]

Mookie Betts got his start with the Boston Red Sox. He won a championship with the team and etched his name in the team’s history books. His trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers has allowed Betts to reach new heights and continue to add accolades to his illustrious career. But as he returns to Boston […]

The Atlanta Braves take on the San Francisco Giants. Our MLB odds series has our Braves Giants prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves Giants. The San Francisco Giants had held the No. 2 wild card position in the National League for a few weeks, but after a rough road trip, they are […]

The Kansas City Royals take on the Seattle Mariners. Our MLB odds series has our Royals Mariners prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Royals Mariners. The Kansas City Royals are not a very good team. They have had one of the worst records in the majors all season long. They are in a […]

Two teams with their playoff hopes still alive will go head-to-head on the baseball diamond as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Reds-Diamondbacks prediction and pick will be revealed. Although currently third in their division behind the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds […]

The Miami Marlins are currently going through a brutal case of growing pains in the second half of the 2023 MLB season. They have lost six of their last eight games, after already having separate losing streaks of five and eight games since the All-Star Break. And yet, the Fish are still in contention for […]

A pair of division leaders with a whole lot to play for will take place in the North Star State as the Texas Rangers travel to Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins. It is time to take an inclusive look at our MLB odds series where our Rangers-Twins prediction and pick will be made. […]

The San Diego Padres are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Brewers prediction and pick. The Padres are (61-67) on the season which has them six games back of a Wild Card spot. This will by far be the biggest series of the season […]

Los Angeles Angels superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are both dealing with injuries. Trout was placed on the IL, while Ohtani will not pitch for the remainder of the season. For now, Ohtani will continue to hit, however. Questions have surfaced about Ohtani’s future as a pitcher following his torn UCL injury. Trout isn’t worried […]

The MLB regular season is winding down as there is just over a month remaining before the playoffs begin. It’s a crucial part of the year and the race for the postseason is heating up in both the American League and the National League. One team that is the hunt for an AL wild card […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of Lance Lynn has turned out to be one of the most impactful deals from the 2023 MLB trade deadline. It’s not something that many would’ve predicted when the Chicago White Sox agreed to trade Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers in a five-player deal. Whether or not […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday. Although it’s always intriguing when these two big market ball clubs square off, Mookie Betts will receive all of the attention on Friday as he makes his return to Boston. The former Red Sox star was […]

When the future of Major League Baseball is being discussed, the topic of robot umpires comes up a lot. It seems like everyday we see missed calls on balls and strikes in the MLB that aggravate players, and every time people start calling for robot umps. However, they are being tested out in Triple-A, and […]

San Diego Padres reliever Robert Suarez was the latest pitcher to be hit by an MLB suspension after getting ejected after a foreign substance check. However, Suarez is playing his suspension much differently than the pitchers before him. Suarez is appealing his 10-game suspension and will be available for the Padres in their Friday matchup […]

A premier American League matchup with playoff implications on the line will take place on this Friday as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Guardians-Blue Jays prediction and pick will be unveiled for all to see. On paper, Cleveland’s postseason aspirations are beginning to […]

The 2023 MLB season has been a very disappointing one for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals entered the season with hopes to make the playoffs, and many thought they would. However, with around a month remaining in the season, the Cardinals are currently in last place in the NL Central. St. Louis is 56-72 […]

An NL Central divisional battle will be in store on this Friday as the Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Cubs-Pirates prediction and pick will be revealed. Who could’ve thought it, but the Chicago Cubs are in a prime position to make the playoffs for the […]

Heading into the postseason, the Atlanta Braves look like arguably the scariest team in MLB. But while the Braves might be strong now, they’re on track to gain a pit of firepower heading into the playoffs. Kyle Wright had a strong performance in his first rehab start at the High-A level. He allowed just one […]

Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon have both missed a significant amount of time due to injuries. Trout remains beloved among the fans though, while many have become frustrated with Rendon. Rendon reportedly hasn’t handled his injury situation well, something that Angels writer Sam Blum of The Athletic pointed out during a recent podcast. “I don’t […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Boston Red Sox. Our MLB odds series has our Dodgers Red Sox prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Dodgers Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox are staying in the American League wild card race. They were teetering earlier this week, on the verge of suffering a […]

The New York Yankees players are sticking up for their manager Aaron Boone amidst a troubling season. The Yankees rank at the bottom of the AL East with an abysmal 61-66 record, but Aaron Judge and teammates are sticking up for their manager. The Yankees are on their way to their worst finish by far […]

For much of the 2023 season, the AL and NL MVP favorites have been Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. Both players have performed admirably throughout the ’23 campaign. Even after suffering a recent injury, Ohtani is still expected to earn the award in the AL. The NL MVP award race is now competitive though, […]

The San Diego Padres are not giving up hope of making a playoff run. It’s an uphill battle, and the trades they made at the deadline haven’t exactly panned out as expected. Nonetheless, there is a month left, and anything can happen over the next few weeks. With September approaching, the rosters are set to […]

Veteran utility man Josh Harrison opted out of his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, according to Jon Heyman. Harrison signed the deal on Aug. 16, two weeks after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies shortly after the trade deadline. He was 6-for-27 in six games with Triple-A Round Rock. It was […]

Following years of strategic tanking, the Houston Astros had the best farm system in baseball in the early to mid-2010s. A stretch of four World Series appearances (and two victories) in six seasons has depleted the Houston minor league system, as the Astros either called up or traded away their best prospects in pursuit of […]

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is staying with the team and has an extension in place, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Rizzo, who helped the Nationals win the 2019 World Series, was rumored to be a candidate for the Chicago White Sox’ vacant general manager opening. Nightengale reported previously that White Sox assistant […]

Kenley Jansen knows a playoff team when he sees one. The Boston Red Sox closer has pitched in 10 straight postseasons and won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. With the Red Sox in the midst of a playoff push, Jansen is sending some motivation to his Boston teammates ahead of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Philadelphia Phillies to start a weekend series. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Phillies prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Cardinals come into the game after losing two of three to the Pirates this week. They have struggled as of late, winning just two of […]