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There is no sugarcoating Saturday’s 11-9 extra-innings loss to the Detroit Tigers. The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-40) absolutely imploded in Comerica Park, blowing a five-run lead in the final frame. Though, Shohei Ohtani still made sure to give fans a reason to celebrate, at least temporarily. The two-time American League MVP and National League MVP […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will send an MLB-best eight players to the 2024 All-Star game. Fan’s selected Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm to start in the exhibition, marking the first time in 42 years the Phillies sent three starters to the All-Star game. When MLB announced the pitchers selected to participate in the Midsummer […]

In a heartfelt tribute to Monte Kiffin, the Tampa Bay Rays observed a moment of silence before their game, honoring the legendary defensive coordinator who passed away at the age of 84. Monte Kiffin, renowned for his innovative defensive strategies, left an indelible mark on the NFL, particularly with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His son, […]

Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker was officially replaced on the American League All-Star roster this week, an obvious move with Tucker still sidelined by a right shin injury. The Astros outfielder is hoping to be back before too long, per Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle: “Right fielder Kyle Tucker said he hopes to rejoin […]

The Baltimore Orioles announced that they have put outfielder Heston Kjerstad on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday, one day after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch. The Orioles initially listed Kjerstad as a starter on Saturday against the New York Yankees, but then released a revised lineup without him. Baltimore recalled […]

The addition of two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani notwithstanding, this feels like a standard season for the Los Angeles Dodgers (56-40). The division is well in hand, several players have been named to the All-Star Game and pitching injuries keep piling up. That last occurrence has led to the perennial powerhouse’s undoing before and is looking […]

It looks like Los Angeles Dodgers star rookie pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is rehabbing a right rotator cuff strain, is getting closer to making his return to the mound. Manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update to Yamamoto’s rehab on Friday. “Yamamoto’s thrown twice this past week,” Roberts said. “He’s played catch out to 60 […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried is replacing Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez on the National League All-Star roster, per MLB. Suarez’s absence is a surprise as he previously said he was planning on pitching in the game, according to Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes after it was announced that […]

For much of the start of the season, the New York Mets seemed destined to be one of the worst teams in the MLB. But as the All-Star break draws near, they find themselves sporting a 48-45 record, which is good for the second National League wild card spot currently. They still have a lot […]

This is not what was supposed to happen. The temporary but potent dose of hysteria the Cincinnati Reds produced last season should be carrying over into 2024. A young core of bats and arms, coupled with solid offseason additions, foretold that Great American Ball Park would be treated to the most momentous baseball campaign it […]

With the best record in Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be very active at the trade deadline to try and assert themselves as World Series favorites. There aren’t too many holes on the Phillies roster. They have one of the best starting rotations in baseball led by All-Stars Zack Wheeler and […]

The New York Yankees started the 2024 season strong but they have endured struggles over the past few weeks. The upcoming All-Star break will represent a much-needed rest for New York. Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon has especially struggled. Rodon currently owns a 4.63 ERA across 103 innings pitched. The Yankees starting pitcher seems to know […]

We’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s upcoming MLB slate as we head to the American League for our next matchup. The Toronto Blue Jays will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second game of their three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Diamondbacks prediction and […]

Goerge Kirby will be on the mound for the Seattle Mariners as they face the Los Angeles Angels. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Angels prediction and pick. Mariners-Angels Projected Starters  George Kirby vs. Jose Soriano George Kirby (7-6) with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP Last Start: Kirby went six […]

The Houston Astros are bringing back a familiar face, but he’ll have to work his way up to the big leagues. The organization has signed Aledmys Diaz to a minor league deal, via Brian McTaggart. Diaz played for the Astros from 2019 to 2022. While he’s naturally an infielder, Diaz is a utilityman, also spending […]

The San Diego Padres are just one game over .500, but they are in the thick of the National League wild card race, as they are just a game behind the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, who are currently tied in the record department right now. While the Padres have been struggling as […]

The Cubs make the trip to St. Louis to face the Cardinals for a doubleheader! These rivals have been having similar seasons with each struggling with consistency. The Cardinals have a winning record but are struggling more recently. Then, the Cubs have a losing record but have been red-hot leading into this series. The Cardinals […]

Detroit Tigers All-Star ace Tarik Skubal continued to dominate on the mound with yet another sensational, Cy Young-caliber performance on Friday night. Despite the Tigers losing 4-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a late Dodger rally, Skubal threw six innings of two-run ball while striking out eight. When Skubal exited, he was in line […]

The New York Yankees’ win over the Baltimore Orioles was unfortunately tainted by a nasty incident. During the last inning, Herston Kjerst went up to the plate to face closer Clay Holmes. Unfortunately, during the at-bat, one of Holmes’ pitches got away from him badly, drilling Kjerst in the head. There was a few minutes […]

The New York Yankees will be without their starting backstop for the time being. Catcher Jose Trevino has been placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a left-quad strain in Friday’s victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone believes the injury occurred when Trevino slid into home in the ninth inning after smacking […]

Chaos broke out late in the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 loss at the hands of the New York Yankees on Friday night when Clay Holmes hit Heston Kjerstad in the head with a pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning. Benches for both teams quickly cleared, and when the dust settled, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde […]

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is giving some praise to one of his pitchers. Counsell is giving flowers to hurler Kyle Hendricks after the pitcher found rhythm in a strong outing against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. The Cubs beat St. Louis 5-1 behind seven shutout innings from Hendricks. “Coming off his last start, […]

The San Diego Padres won the first two games of their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves in May before they split the final day’s doubleheader. The Atlanta Braves have won five of their last two games. They have been losing ground to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East, sitting 9.5 games back. […]

The Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants will square off for the first time since early 2023 at Oracle Park. The Twins have won seven of their last ten games as they try to chase down the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central. They are 4.5 games behind for first but sit in second […]

The Kansas City Royals have been one of the bigger surprises across the MLB this season, as they are firmly in the American League wild card race as the All-Star break approaches. A big reason for their success has been their starting rotation, with offseason free agent signing Seth Lugo leading the way as a […]

Logan Gilbert is on a roll this season. The Seattle Mariners ace has been the driving force behind the team’s success this season. As a result, the star right-hander has been named as a player for the All-Star game. However, lost in all of the chaos of the MLB is another All-Star snub: Mariners reliever […]

It wasn’t supposed to be a good year for the New York Mets. And a third of the way through the year, it looked like an awful year. But…here we are! After a torrid month fueled by Grimace, Candelita, and a bunch of really good baseball players reverting to their career norms, the Mets are somehow back […]

The Nationals make the trip to Milwaukee to face the Brewers! The Nationals have struggled to find any consistency this season and enter this series spiraling. On the other side, the Brewers are one of the best teams in the MLB this season. Our MLB odds series has our Nationals-Brewers prediction, odds, and pick for Saturday. […]

The Royals make the trip to Boston to face the Red Sox! These two teams are having very similar seasons with winning records, but also being very streaky. Both teams are also red-hot leading into this game two. Our MLB odds series has our Royals-Red Sox prediction, odds, and pick for Saturday. Royals-Red Sox Projected […]

Christian Scott heads to the mound for the New York Mets as they face the Colorado Rockies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Mets prediction and pick. Rockies-Mets Projected Starters  Ryan Feltner vs. Christian Scott Ryan Feltner (1-8) with a 5.29 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP Last Start: Feltner went seven […]

Zack Littell takes to the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays as they face the Cleveland Guardians. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Rays prediction and pick. Guardians-Rays Projected Starters  Gavin Williams vs. Zack Littell Gavin Williams (0-1) with a 4.82 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Last Start: Williams went 5.1 innings […]

The Athletics make the trip to Philadelphia to face the Phillies! These two teams are complete opposites this season with the Phillies being one of the best teams in the MLB. On the other side, the Athletics are one of the worst teams in the MLB. Our MLB odds series has our Athletics-Phillies prediction, odds, […]

Grayson Rodriguez takes to the mound for the Baltimore Orioles as they face the New York Yankees. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Orioles prediction and pick. Yankees-Orioles Projected Starters  Luis Gil vs. Grayson Rodriguez Luis Gil (9-5) with a 3.27 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP Last Start: Gil went 6.2 […]

The Chicago Cubs will battle the St. Louis Cardinals in the first of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday at Busch Stadium. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Cubs-Cardinals prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Cubs-Cardinals Projected Starters  Hayden Wesneski vs. Lance Lynn Hayden Wesneski (3-5) with a 3.67 […]

The Texas Rangers will continue their three-game series with the Houston Astros on Saturday at Minute Maid Park. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Rangers-Astros prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Rangers-Astros Projected Starters  Nathan Eovaldi vs. Spencer Arrighetti Nathan Eovaldi (6-3) with a 3.10 ERA Last Start: […]

The Miami Marlins will continue their three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at the Great American Ballpark. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Marlins-Reds prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Marlins-Reds Projected Starters  Edward Cabrera vs. Andrew Abbott Edward Cabrera (1-2) with a 6.84 ERA Last […]

Paul Skenes has taken baseball by storm since being brought up to the Pittsburgh Pirates from his minor league assignment in early May. Skenes was at his best in a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday when he pitched 7.0 no-hit innings before manager Derek Shelton took him out of the game. More Skenes […]

The Seattle Mariners’ rotation is set for a major boost. Starter Bryan Woo has been reinstated from the 15-day IL after recovering from a hamstring strain, the M’s announced on Friday. He initially went on the shelf on June 25th and made one rehab appearance at High-A Everett, tossing 2.2 innings of two-run baseball. Since […]

Injury updates in sports are often provided by the team, coaches and reporters. However, the latest injury update on Justin Verlander was provided by the Houston Astros star pitcher’s wife Kate Upton, via SportsTalk 790. “He’s feeling really good,” Upton said of Verlander’s neck injury while speaking on Bravo. “I don’t know, like, details because […]