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Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher has suggested that fans of the team should blame the city, not himself, for the A’s impending Las Vegas move. In an interview with ESPN, John Fisher said Oakland didn’t raise enough money to pay for a new stadium and that the Athletics were losing tens of millions of dollars […]

It is an NL East battle as the Washington Nationals face the Miami Marlins. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Marlins prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Nationals come into this game after winning three of four over the Yankees this week. They have been playing very well lately. They have […]

It is an AL East battle as the New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Rays prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Yankees come into the game after losing two of three to the Washington Nationals. It has been a rough go of things […]

The Houston Astros look to get back to winning today as they face the Detroit Tigers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Tigers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Astros come in off splitting a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox, but the sting of last night may be a […]

This last month-plus of the 2023 regular season is likely to drag for Atlanta Braves fans. Their team’s fate has been known for a long time. A first-round bye in the playoffs might as well be etched in stone and home-field advantage throughout is a strong possibility. Translation: World Series or bust. Every franchise wants […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are feeling the heat of the playoff race, as they enter their Thursday night contest against the Cincinnati Reds standing just a half-game back of their NL Central opponent in the Wild Card race. Thus, every pitch and every plate appearance matters. However, even with the Diamondbacks fresh off an all-important 3-2 […]

The Cincinnati Reds lost their emotional leader to the IL, with Joey Votto going down with shoulder discomfort earlier this week. Luckily for the team, it looks like he will be back sooner than later after the minor injury. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled outfielder Nick Senzel to take Votto’s spot while he […]

The Oakland Athletics have been a dud throughout the whole MLB season. Fans have not at all been pleased with the Mark Kotsay-led squad as they sit dead last in the AL West and in the whole league. The team has not improved much but they do have a reason to celebrate. The team is […]

Although major departures were inevitable following a 2023 season defined by bad baseball and organizational instability, it is still huge to see the Chicago White Sox finally make a change in their front office. Dismissing both executive vice president Kenny Williams and president of baseball operations and general manager Rick Hahn after such long tenures […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to capitalize on a seemingly favorable schedule ahead of them. After losing back-to-back games to end a series against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, Toronto dropped to 70-58 and outside of the current Wild Card picture in the American League. However, they can make up for lost ground […]

Once a rather ho-hum affair, the American League Wild Card race has become just as exciting and riveting as the free-for-all that is taking place in the National League. Perhaps even more so, when considering the caliber of teams vying for the last couple of spots in the MLB playoffs. There is a legitimate possibility […]

The Cincinnati Reds are coping with the loss of Joey Votto, who went on the injured list with left shoulder discomfort. The Red legend is now 40 years old, but that hasn’t stopped him from planning his return, and hopefully sooner than later, he said to the media recently. The Reds have added a veteran […]

The Boston Red Sox are currently in a crucial part of their season as they are right in the thick of the American League wild card race. The Red Sox are 3.5 games back of the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners for the final wild card spot, and every game is crucial, especially when those […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts recently shared a cool moment with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James at Dodger Stadium. On Saturday night, Betts hit two home runs in the Dodgers’ win over Miami, and he and James, watching from the crowd, exchanged hat tips after both of them. Now, Mookie Betts is speaking […]

The Boston Red Sox are fighting desperately to remain in contention for a Wild Card spot in the American League. They helped themselves with back-to-back road victories over the Houston Astros, including an overpowering 17-1 triumph Thursday. Recent minor-league call up Wilyer Abreu had 4 hits, including a huge home run in the second inning. […]

Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden are about to become immortals in New York Mets franchise history. The Mets announced they will retire Strawberry’s and Gooden’s numbers in the 2024 MLB season, per The Athletic’s Tim Britton. The milestone takes place 38 years after the two men helped New York win its second World Series pennant […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are rumored to pursue their former starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery after dealing him to the Texas Rangers last month at the trade deadline. Montgomery enjoyed his brief tenure in St. Louis, and the Cardinals have been aggressively pursuing left-handed pitching in recent seasons, according to Robert Murray of Fansided. He will […]

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 going to be part of the most fun story in the 2023 MLB season this September. There is only one week left […]

The projections for Shohei Ohtani’s next contract have to be recalibrated following the news that he has a tear in his UCL. With his future as a true two-way player in question, the Los Angeles Angels star is no longer a given to receive offers of $500 million-plus in free agency. However, the latest MLB […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ grip on the AL East crowd is loosening just a tiny bit. A so-so performance after the trade deadline allowed the Tampa Bay Rays to catch up to them a little. Making matters worse are injuries to some of their stars. Prized trade deadline acquisition Jack Flaherty missed his last scheduled start […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made multiple roster moves and have placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 10-day injured list, according to the team’s official social media account. The #Reds today announced the following transactions. pic.twitter.com/eYq5vAiw2Z — Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 24, 2023 Reds first baseman Joey Votto, who is dealing with a left shoulder […]

Atlanta Braves fans will have to wait a little bit longer for the return of one of their best players. All-Star Ozzie Albies has been sidelined with a strained hamstring since Aug. 14, and the Braves are uncertain if he’ll be available for them this weekend against the San Francisco Giants. Albies is eligible to […]

The Oakland Athletics take on the Chicago White Sox. Our MLB odds series has our Athletics White Sox prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Athletics White Sox. The Chicago White Sox are in the midst of big changes. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf finally pulled the plug on his front office, firing vice president Ken […]

The San Francisco Giants are on the precipice of making a surprise postseason appearance for the second time in three seasons. Not many expected the Giants to be in the middle of the National League wild card race this late into the season, yet here we are with 35 games left and San Francisco sits […]

The Chicago White Sox have cleaned house in their front office as they look towards a brighter future. But before the 2023 season comes to a close, the White Sox will get a close look at one of their more intriguing prospects. Chicago is calling up catcher Korey Lee, via Daryl Van Schouwen of the […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani won’t appear on a mound anytime soon after suffering a torn UCL. Tommy John surgery isn’t guaranteed but remains a possibility. Even if he doesn’t opt for the surgery, Ohtani won’t pitch again in 2023. However, what is Ohtani’s status as a hitter? Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports that […]

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg is reportedly going to retire, and is planning a September announcement. Stephen Strasburg struggled with thoracic outlet syndrome throughout his career, but still accomplished a lot with the Nationals. He was a huge part of the team winning the 2019 World Series over the Houston Astros. He ended up […]

The Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Stone Garrett on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a broken leg while trying to rob New York Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu of a home run on Wednesday. Garrett made a leaping attempt at the right-field wall to catch the ball, and fractured his left fibula in the process. […]

Former No. 1 overall pick and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is calling it quits. The right-hander, who is in the fourth year of his seven-year, $245 million contract with the Washington Nationals, plans to retire, as reported by Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post. His formal announcement is expected on September 9th at a […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected by many to receive a $600 million dollar contract in free agency following the 2023 season. However, the Angels two-way phenom was diagnosed with a torn UCL injury on Wednesday. Since Ohtani’s value stems from his abilities as both a pitcher and a hitter, will the looming […]

Houston Astros fans who were hoping to see Michael Brantley during the stretch run toward the playoffs may not get their wish. Astros manager Dusty Baker said Thursday that Brantley is “not physically there yet” and will remain in the minors as he rehabs his shoulder, according to Brian McTaggart. “He’s not ready and I […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are loaded with talent, but have been unable to realize their full potential in 2023, currently sitting outside of a wild card spot in the American League — and Kevin Gausman is not happy. The 32-year-old is having an exceptional season with the Jays, but he wants his team to show […]

The Boston Red Sox are holding out hope of somehow landing a Wild Card spot. However, it is going to be an uphill battle, with them currently four games behind the Seattle Mariners for the third spot. An injury to Kenley Jansen certainly isn’t good news for the Red Sox, but he gave a somewhat […]

The Houston Astros made corresponding moves involving two pitchers on Thursday, recalling Brandon Bielek while sending down Seth Martinez, according to Julia Morales. This is Bielek’s third time being called up by the Astros this season. He has a 3.74 ERA in 14 games (13 starts), tossing two quality starts for Houston. He pitched very […]

Aaron Judge seemingly had enough. The New York Yankees entered Wednesday’s game with the Washington Nationals mired in their worst stretch of the last three decades. In order to stop bleeding and put an end to the Yankees’ nine-game losing streak, Aaron Judge carried New York to a 9-1 victory by slugging three home runs. […]

Back in February 2020, the Boston Red Sox, against its fanbase’s wishes, traded away Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a trio of prospects in what essentially was a salary dump. The Red Sox, instead of ponying up the big money that was required to keep Betts in town for the long haul, […]

This weekend’s series between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers will mark the return of Mookie Betts to Fenway Park. Mookie Betts hasn’t played in Boston since the Red Sox traded him to the Dodgers after the 2019 MLB season. Betts played the first six years of his career for the Red Sox. […]

The foreseeable future of Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels has been flipped upside down. The two-way superstar suffering a tear in the UCL of his pitching arm will keep him off the mound for the remainder of the season. When addressing Ohtani’s injury, Angels general manager Perry Minasian doesn’t believe that this injury […]

Paul Dejong’s first game as a San Francisco Giants player was something out of a movie. The same day he signed his Giants contract and two days after the Toronto Blue Jays released him, DeJong was the player of the game in a massive 8-6 extra-innings win for San Francisco. He slugged a home run […]