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The White Sox make the trip to Detroit to face the Tigers! The Tigers have been inconsistent this season, while the White Sox have been the worst team in the league. The Tigers are spiraling leading into this matchup, but swept the first series these two played. Our MLB odds series has our White Sox-Tigers prediction, odds, […]

Taijuan Walker takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as they host the Arizona Diamondbacks. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Diamondbacks-Phillies Projected Starters  Jordon Montgomery vs. Taijuan Walkers Jordon Montgomery (5-4) with a 6.00 ERA Last Start: 5.0 innings, four hits, one run allowed against the […]

Injury? What injury? A few days ago, New York Yankees fans suffered a heart attack when star outfielder Aaron Judge was hit by an errant pitch to his hand. Given the news of Mookie Betts’ own hand injury forcing him out for 6-8 weeks, fans were definitely worried about his availability. Thankfully, Aaron Boone hinted […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling through the National League West as they were expected to, as their 47-30 record gives them a nine-game lead over the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite that, the injuries are starting to pile up for them, which is why the latest update on Clayton Kershaw will be […]

The Minnesota Twins take on the Oakland Athletics. Our MLB odds series has our Twins Athletics prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Twins Athletics. The Minnesota Twins are the streakiest team in baseball this year, and it’s not even close. The Twins are 41-34, which is not a bad record or an amazing […]

The Washington Nationals take on the Colorado Rockies. Our MLB odds series has our Nationals Rockies prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nationals Rockies. The Washington Nationals are under .500, but in the 2024 Major League Baseball season, that isn’t a death blow to a team’s playoff chances. The Nationals are part of […]

The Los Angeles Angels will battle the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Freeway Series, with Shohei Ohtani facing his old team for the first time at Chavez Ravine. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Shohei Ohtani props prediction, and pick for the battle between Ohtani and the Angels. Ohtani is facing […]

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the San Diego Padres. Our MLB odds series has our Brewers Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Brewers Padres. The National League wild card race is a roller derby scramble, a jumbled mess of mediocrity. The fifth and sixth playoff spots in the N.L. — belonging to […]

It’s time for the annual Freeway Series as the Los Angeles Angels meet the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at Chavez Ravine. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make an Angels-Dodgers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Angels-Dodgers Projected Starters  Patrick Sandoval vs. Landon Knack  Patrick Sandoval (2-8) with a 5.24 […]

The Kansas City Royals are in deep need of a boost. Matt Quatraro’s squad had lost seven out of their last 10 games, albeit the Royals did face the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cleveland Guardians usurped them for the top spot in the AL Central due to this. Clearly, they need help at all levels […]

The New York Yankees are continuing their strong start to the 2024 MLB season. However, New York engaged the Baltimore Orioles in an uphill battle on Thursday, losing 17-5. Moreover, Gleyber Torres suffered an injury scare during the matchup, but Aaron Boone provided a hopeful update. New York pulled Torres with right groin soreness before […]

Because the Chicago White Sox (20-56) are on pace to finish as one of the worst teams in modern baseball history, it is extremely hard to believe that there might actually be multiple players on the roster who can be valuable playoff contributors. Nevertheless, first-year general manager Chris Getz is going to be receiving a […]

The trade that brought Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles from the Milwaukee Brewers in the offseason was widely regarded as a huge move. Burnes has established himself as one of the premier starting pitchers in baseball over a considerable period of time. Burnes hails from the relatively small Central Valley California city of Bakersfield. […]

Joe Espada and the Houston Astros are starting to look better again. While they are still trailing the Miami Marlins in the AL West, the squad has picked up the pace by winning five out of their last 10 games. After winning two straight clashes over the Chicago White Sox, they have the momentum before […]

The New York Yankees have consistently been the best team in all of baseball this season. They currently stand with the best record in the MLB at 51-26, with a half-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles, who have been nipping at their heels all season long. So how could this team improve themselves by the […]

The San Francisco Giants are engaged in an intense St. Louis Cardinals matchup at Rickwood Field. The Giants trailed by three at the bottom of the fifth inning, but before that, the team was hit by an injury scare from outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. Yastrzemski exited Thursday’s game and walked to the clubhouse with trainer Dave […]

The San Diego Padres might be experiencing a slump after their Philadelphia Phillies series. They may have won their last game with a 5-2 scoreline but only winning four out of their last 10 matchups has not been helpful. Mike Shildt really needs Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove to return. Will they be going back […]

The MLB world continues to mourn the passing of San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays. Mays inspired countless athletes, including former Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees star Reggie Jackson. Jackson and Mays played in a challenging period when discrimination was more outright. Jackson reflected on the harsh reality of enduring racism amid his return […]

San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays, an enduring icon of baseball, passed away at 93 on Tuesday, eliciting a heartfelt farewell from Barry Bonds, a fellow baseball great who regarded Mays as both his godfather and mentor. Mays shared the field with Bobby Bonds, Barry’s father, during their time in San Francisco. When Barry was […]

With so many pundits and fans noting about the declining level of animosity that exists between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the MLB could use a new heated rivalry in the American League East. Since the Yanks (51-26) currently own the best record in baseball, their inclusion in such a dynamic is […]

Thursday night’s game between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., is loaded with rich baseball history. Not only did the late Giants legend Willie Mays play there, but outfielder Mike Yastrzemski’s family did, too. San Francisco manager Bob Melvin even asked Yastrzemski if he wanted to play […]

Shota Imanaga takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the New York Mets on Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Cubs prediction and pick. Mets-Cubs Projected Starters  Jose Quintana vs. Shota Imanaga Jose Quintana (2-5) with a 4.98 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. Last Start:  Quintana was […]

It came as no surprise when Shohei Ohtani decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers back in the winter. The only real surprising part of any of that was the overall terms of the contract and how the unicorn of a player would be paid out $700 million over the next 10 years. It […]

The Boston Red Sox entered their series against the Toronto Blue Jays on a bit of a hot streak. However, the Red Sox knew better to ground themselves in reality rather than rest on their laurels. Boston would go on to sweep Toronto, outscoring the Blue Jays 18-9 over the three game set. But before […]

New York Yankees star prospect Jasson Dominguez has been embarrassing minor league pitchers this season, slashing .356/.404/.609 across 23 games. However, his progress towards rejoining New York’s big-league team has stopped. Dominguez will be out for at least two months with a left oblique strain, via The Athletic’s Brandon Kuty. “Dominguez out for at least 8 weeks, […]

The Oakland Athletics are entering the month of July once again involved in plenty of trade rumors. Will the A’s sell some players at the MLB Trade Deadline? With a 28-48 record entering Thursday, that is a question that will be asked a lot over the next few weeks. One notable player is closer Mason […]

Aaron Judge was recently hit by a pitch that forced him out of the New York Yankees lineup for a game. However, after many feared he may have suffered a more serious injury, the superstar outfielder is already returning after missing just one game. That’s right! The Yankees made sure to feature Aaron Judge in […]

The Houston Astros are promoting one of their top prospects to the big leagues less than a year after he was drafted. 2023 third-round pick Jake Bloss is set to make his MLB debut on Friday, sources tell The Athletic. The news comes two days after Houston put Justin Verlander on the injured list. Bloss […]

The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles have been embroiled in a classic divisional battle, full of animosity, close games, and hit-by-pitches. Yankees relief pitcher Victor Gonzales drilled Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson with a fastball in the seventh inning Wednesday night, which some thought may have been a retaliation for Baltimore hitting Aaron Judge and […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. turned heads with his new haircut that he got ahead of the team’s game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Vladdy Jr. cut his hair! ✂️ pic.twitter.com/x1FCg52lN2 — MLB (@MLB) June 19, 2024 With the Blue Jays struggling so far this season, maybe Vladimir Guerrero Jr. […]

There is no doubt that it has been a up and down season for Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, but Wednesday afternoon showed the excellence he still has in a complete outing against the San Francisco Giants. After the Cubs’ 6-5 win, Hendricks spoke to about his performance and his future with the team as […]

The New York Yankees are one of the best teams in baseball this season as they are currently 51-25 and in first place in the AL East. Their 51-25 record is the best in the MLB. One reason why they have been so good this year is the play of starting pitcher Luis Gil. Gil […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 30 and rumors are running rampant around the league. One franchise to keep an eye on is the Baltimore Orioles, as they’ve been involved in ongoing rumors for a star pitcher all season. With that in mind, here’s how the recent Kyle Bradish injury may impact the front […]

Staying healthy throughout a 162-game season can be challenging for MLB players. When an injury disrupts progress during the season, it can be tough for players to regain their confidence. Trea Turner recently returned from a hamstring injury, and the Philadelphia Phillies are taking it easy with their All-Star shortstop. Turner missed 38 games before […]

It has been an exciting and intense series between two AL East rivals in the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees where the former got the extra innings win Thursday night, 7-6. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde spoke about the performance from his ball club as well as the exciting moments involving stars like Cedric […]

The San Diego Padres are currently 38-40 on the season, and they have been struggling on the road as of late. The Padres have been on the road for their past two series as they took on the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. New York ended up sweeping San Diego, and after losing […]

In baseball, it’s rare for one player to dominate an entire team over an extended period. However, Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson isn’t just anybody. The two-time All-Star has gone on an unprecedented run against the Detroit Tigers, via OptaSTATS “Following today’s win by the @Braves over the Tigers, Matt Olson now has a […]

Heading into play on Thursday afternoon, the New York Yankees have the best record in the MLB at 51-25. Despite that, the injury bug is beginning to hit them pretty hard, particularly when it comes to their bullpen. So, that led to the front office going out and adding some reinforcements in an effort to […]

A huge boost to the New York Yankees commenced Wednesday as star pitcher Gerrit Cole made his season debut after missing the last two and a half months due to right elbow discomfort. Despite the extra innings loss to the Baltimore Orioles, 7-6, the Yankees ace and manager Aaron Boone talk about the former Cy […]