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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone made his weekly appearance on the Talkin’ Yankees podcast, and he was asked about the Yankees’ decision to stand pat at the deadline, despite a team like the New York Mets selling at the deadline. “The Mets are in a slightly different situation,” Aaron Boone said, via Talkin’ Yanks. […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. looks to be a shoo-in for the NL MVP amid the historic season he has delivered for the Atlanta Braves, and he just accomplished another rare feat that hasn’t been done in 16 years. Acuña is the first player since Hanley Ramirez on the 2007 Miami Marlins to grab 50 stolen bases […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the hottest teams in baseball as of late and have played themselves back into the playoff discussion in the National League. After winning eight of their last 10 and pulling within four games of first place in the NL Central, the Cubs are feeling good. However, not everything […]

Matt Olson and Austin Riley made history when they hit back-to-back home runs in the Atlanta Braves’ 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Matt Olson and Austin Riley have hit back-to-back homers during a game in April, May, June, July and August. The Braves’ stars are the first pair of teammates in […]

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez used his no-trade clause to turn down a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and he opened up about why he made that decision on Wednesday. “I love the guys here, and I feel like they love me too,” Eduardo Rodriguez said, via […]

Bo Bichette’s injury is a little more serious than the Toronto Blue Jays would’ve hoped. One day after the Blue Jays said that Bo Bichette avoided any significant structural damage when hurting his knee, the shortstop has been placed on the IL with right patellar tendinitis. The announcement comes one day after Toronto completed a […]

This obviously isn’t what the Los Angeles Angels had in mind when they traded for Lucas Giolito. The Atlanta Braves pounded Lucas Giolito for nine runs on Wednesday afternoon in a 12-5 victory over the Angels. The appearance against the Braves was Giolito’s second start since the Chicago White Sox traded him to the Angels. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants will once again go toe-for-toe on the diamond in another NL West battle! Join us for our MLB odds series where our Diamondbacks-Giants prediction and pick will be revealed. On Tuesday, the D-Backs were bested by the Giants in slim fashion as they went down in defeat 4-3. […]

The MLB had an eventful trade deadline Tuesday, highlighted by the New York Mets’ huge blockbuster trade which sent pitcher Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros. Verlander returns to the Astros after playing for them from 2017-2022. He opted to sign with the Mets in the offseason for the 2023 season, coming to terms to […]

The San Diego Padres were busy at the MLB Trade Deadline, making multiple trades for the stretch run in an effort to reach the postseason once again. The Padres filled arguably their biggest need in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, acquiring star reliever Scott Barlow in exchange for prospects Henry Williams and Jesus […]

To the surprise of many, the Miami Marlins entered the 2023 MLB trade deadline as clear buyers. Amongst their many trades was landing Josh Bell from the Cleveland Guardians. In acquiring Bell, the Marlins are attempting to address their seemingly constant need for offense. Miami ranks 27th in runs scored (439) and 28th in home […]

As the dust settles on the 2023 MLB trade deadline, it may not be evident at this moment but the Los Angeles Angels’ decision not to trade Shohei Ohtani may come back to haunt them when all is said and done. While Angels owner Arte Moreno has been less criticized as of late after announcing […]

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers will face off on the diamond for the second time in as many nights! Let’s check out our MLB odds series where our Athletics-Dodgers prediction and pick will be revealed. As expected, the Athletics were no match for the Dodgers on Tuesday as they went down in defeat […]

The New York Mets underwent a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline after a failed 2023 season so far. The Mets ended up holding onto slugger Pete Alonso, but rumors around the MLB are indicating that they could ‘entertain’ trading him after the season, reports national MLB reporter Michael Marino. “Sources: Multiple rival clubs […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were in unfamiliar territory this trade deadline, as they were sellers for the first time in recent memory and Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak opened up regarding what it will take to make the team successful in the long-term, specifically in the starting rotation. “We already know we’re going […]

The Philadelphia Phillies upgraded their rotation at the 2023 MLB trade deadline by acquiring Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers. The Phillies sent minor-league prospect Hao-Yu Lee to the Tigers. Far from the biggest move on the day of the deadline, the Michael Lorenzen trade was a notable deal. The Phillies’ trade deadline included a […]

The San Diego Padres were busy at the MLB trade deadline. On Wednesday, they added their deadline acquisitions (RP Scott Barlow, 1B Garrett Cooper, 1B Ji-Man Choi) to the active roster, per Padres radio host Sammy Levitt. LHP Ray Kerr was also added to the active roster while LHP Tim Hill was placed on the […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline has come and gone and we saw a plethora of impactful moves. Although there was no Juan Soto-like trade, a number of stars got moved. With players like Justin Verlander re-joining the Houston Astros and Max Scherzer heading to the Texas Rangers, the MLB landscape looks different heading into August. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals sent Jack Flaherty to the Baltimore Orioles just before the 2023 MLB trade deadline arrived. It’s a move that made sense for the Cardinals and Orioles, given their place in the standings and Jack Flaherty’s impending free agency. That doesn’t necessarily mean it was a “good” trade for both teams. The […]

After their blistering start to the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have crashed back down to earth and now appear out of the playoff race. But as the Pirates still look to finish the year on a high note, Pittsburgh has gotten some good and some bad news in their latest injury update. Oneil Cruz is […]

The New York Mets take on the Kansas City Royals for the second game of a three game set Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Mets-Royals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Royals won game one of […]

Lance Lynn’s debut with Los Angeles Dodgers was a bit of a mixed bag. Just a few days after he was traded to his new team, the former Chicago White Sox righty made his first start against the Oakland Athletics. In the end, LA came away with the win. After the game, Lynn and Dodgers […]

We’re back with a prediction and pick for today’s MLB slate as we head over to the National League Central for this matchup between two teams in the hunt. The Cincinnati Reds (59-50) will take on the Chicago Cubs (54-53) for the third meeting of this four-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for […]

The Minnesota Twins are in the middle of a tight playoff race with the Cleveland Guardians, leading them by just two games with two months left of games. But that’s not how USA TODAY Sports reporter Bob Nightengale sees it. The Twins did nothing at the 2023 MLB trade deadline besides swapping relievers with the […]

The New York Yankees were reportedly in between buying and selling, and they attempted to acquire St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson ahead of the trade deadline. They were unable to complete a deal because the Cardinals wanted a young, controllable starting pitcher. “He [Brian Cashman] went the other way and looked to buy, and […]

The Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers play game two of a three-game series today It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a White Sox-Rangers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Yesterday the Rangers got a great performance from Andrew Heaney. Heaney went six innings, giving up just two hits while striking out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers brought back Kiké Hernandez in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, and Hernandez opened up about what it means for him to return to the organization that he was a part of from 2014 through 2020. “I never really realized that I needed this as bad as I did,” Kiké […]

We’re here to bring you another prediction and pick for Wednesday’s full slate of MLB action as we turn our attention towards this Interleague series. The Minnesota Twins (55-53) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (47-61) for the second game of their three-game series. The Twins won last night 3-2. Check out our MLB […]

While they entered the season with lofty expectations, the New York Mets spent the 2023 MLB trade deadline selling off numerous of their star veterans. Despite New York undergoing a midseason fire sale, Pete Alonso says it doesn’t change his devotion to the Mets. Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, expected to be the leaders of […]

The San Diego Padres scratched pitcher Joe Musgrove (right shoulder soreness) from his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com reporter AJ Cassavell. Nick Martinez will start in his place. Per Cassavell, the Padres said Musgrove is expected to make his next start, but that will be contingent on how he is […]

Kevin Gausman is currently in a race with five other pitchers for the coveted AL Cy Young award. It is an exciting time as Gausman will attempt to finish strong over the final weeks, as he is currently second in current betting odds. Gausman is 8-5 with a 3.10 ERA. Ultimately, he has been incredibly […]

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to win a series against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Orioles-Blue Jays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Orioles took game one of the series 4-2. Ryan […]

Dylan Cease was not involved in the Chicago White Sox’ 2023 trade deadline fire sale. The most valuable pitcher on the White Sox roster, Dylan Cease was highly sought-after by contenders looking to upgrade their rotation. The decision to turn down those offers could end up haunting Chicago in the long run. Following reports that […]

Last night Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history, as they continue their series with the Cleveland Guardians today. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Astros prediction, pick, and how-to watch. Yesterday was a great day for the Houston Astros. Not only did they get the […]

That’s it for the New York Mets’ 2023 season. After a supremely disappointing first half of the season, the front office has decided to renege a bit on their roster building plans. They traded both of their aces in Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to the Rangers and Astros, respectively. The focus is clear: rebuild […]

The New York Yankees look to avoid the sweep as they play the Tampa Bay Rays. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Yankees prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Yankees continue to struggle at the plate. After striking out 18 times on Sunday night against the Orioles, the offense has […]

The Houston Astros made a massive splash at the trade deadline by bringing back Justin Verlander. At the same time, they were treated to a masterful performance by Framber Valdez. He threw a no-hitter, making him the first Houston pitcher to throw one by himself since Verlander in 2019. Valdez carved up the Cleveland Guardians […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will try and take a third straight game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. We are in South Florida, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Phillies-Marlins prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 3-1 on Tuesday. Now, they have a chance to take another […]

The Chicago Cubs recently lost an eight-game winning streak. But that streak may have been the force that gets them into the playoffs. Without it, they would have been sellers at the trade deadline and bound for another losing season. Ahead of the deadline, they told teams that they would not trade pending free agent […]