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The New York Mets find themselves in a fairly desperate position as the season reaches a critical point. This was a team that was one of the favorites to dominate in the National League this season, but they are still 7 games below the .500 mark with August around the corner. Injuries have been a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly discussed a Nolan Arenado trade according to sources, per Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times. This report comes after it was revealed that the Dodgers are interested in the superstar third baseman. Los Angeles would need to dish out no shortage of prospect capital […]

It’s been nearly two months since Chris Sale last pitched in the big leagues but it appears he’s nearing full strength amid a shoulder injury. The Boston Red Sox left-hander threw 20 pitches to hitters in Triple-A Worchester Thursday and will make his first rehab start Tuesday. After his bullpen, Sale made it clear he’s […]

The Los Angeles Angels decided not to trade Shohei Ohtani ahead of the 2023 deadline. Instead, the Halos decided to buy and even acquired star Lucas Giolito on Wednesday night. Ohtani responded by pitching the first complete game shutout of his MLB career on Thursday in what was truly a dazzling performance against the Detroit […]

The Atlanta Braves still have the best record in MLB, though the team isn’t playing its best baseball at the moment. Spencer Strider got the start in the Braves’ 5-3 loss against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. It marked Atlanta’s seventh loss in 10 games and the third straight start in which Spencer Strider […]

While the Atlanta Braves still hold a 10 game lead in the AL East, the team has been on a losing skid recently. Manager Brian Snitker has watched the losses pile up, but doesn’t want the Braves to panic just yet. Atlanta has gone just 4-7 in their last 11 games. Snitker understands the rigors […]

The Los Angeles Angels decided not to trade Shohei Ohtani and the superstar responded in a major way on Thursday. The two-way phenom has enjoyed a terrific season with the bat, however, he’s endured some struggles on the mound. But you wouldn’t be able to tell based on how he performed Thursday against the Detroit […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are kicking off the MLB trade deadline with a deal involving one of their National League Central mates. The Brewers have acquired veteran Carlos Santana, per Jason Mackey of Post-Gazette Sports. ‘Sources: Pirates have traded Carlos Santana to the Brewers for SS prospect Jhonny Severino. Was 1 of 2 big international signings […]

The Cleveland Guardians acquired SP Noah Syndergaard from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Amed Rosario on Wednesday. The move was questioned by some, however, the Guardians wanted to add pitching depth amid Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie’s injury concerns. The Guardians immediately placed Syndergaard on the 15-day IL with a right finger blister following the […]

The Miami Marlins are in contention for a playoff spot in the National League this season, and they are expected to be buyers. The Marlins have been reported as interested in Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger, and now they are being linked with Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will look to sell at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. In the midst of a brutal season, it’s the best stance to take. Guys like Jack Flaherty, Jordan Montgomery and Paul DeJong are expected to be on new teams as the calendar turns to August. In what he perceived to be […]

The Los Angeles Angels are going for it. Even though it runs the risk of losing Shohei Ohtani in free agency, they are hunting for a playoff spot. They began their quest to add talent at the 2023 MLB trade deadline by acquiring Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez in a trade with the Chicago White […]

Only five MLB games will be played on Thursday, but there are plenty of prop bets to be played. We will continue our MLB odds series with some of the best hitter prop bets for July 27th. The Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels, and Detroit Tigers are […]

After a breathtaking campaign last season where he finished with an impressive 2.14 ERA, Tony Gonsolin has struggled to replicate that success in 2023. The Los Angeles Dodgers starter has an ERA well over four now following a forgettable start against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday where he gave up five earned on seven hits […]

There’s no love lost between the South Side and the North Side of Chicago. That always becomes evident when the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs meet. On Wednesday night, we got a glimpse into the hatred between the two fanbases as a wild brawl broke out at Guaranteed Rate Field. But, it wasn’t in […]

It is a battle of the bottom two teams in the NL East as the Washington Nationals face the New York Mets. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Mets prediction, pick, and how-to watch. The Nationals come into the game after taking two of three over the Rockies. They […]

The Los Angeles Angels didn’t simply decide to take Shohei Ohtani off the trade market; the Angels became the first buyers ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Shortly after it was reported that Shohei Ohtani would finish the 2023 season in Los Angeles, the Angels agreed to trade prospects Edgar Quero and Ky Bush […]

There are just eight teams in action on Thursday in the baseball world. However, there are some good pitcher prop bets to consider. This will post will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out the best pitcher strikeout prop bets for July 27th. The Angels and Tigers play each other in a double-header, […]

The Cleveland Guardians are on the road to take on the Chicago White Sox Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Guardians-White Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Guardians started off their trade deadline antics by sending […]

The first domino has fallen for the Chicago White Sox. After rumors of a trade circulated, the team finally traded right-hander Lucas Giolito to the Los Angeles Angels. With the team’s performance this season, a trade of one of their best stars wasn’t exactly surprising. While trading the star was a “mildly emotional” affair, GM […]

Carlos Rodon did not get off to the greatest start with New York Yankees fans, sarcastically blowing them a kiss after a rough start against the Los Angeles Angels last week. But Rodon redeemed himself with a strong start against the New York Mets, earning his first win in pinstripes in front of the Bronx […]

The New York Yankees find themselves in last place in the AL East with the 2023 MLB trade deadline approaching. They could go either way, though becoming sellers is never an easy stance to take on a team with so many veteran stars. And the pressure that comes with the pinstripes will always nudge them […]

One of the biggest questions of the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline has been whether or not the Los Angeles Angels would trade Shohei Ohtani, and it was reported on Wednesday by Tom Verducci that the Angels had pulled Ohtani off the market. The Angels verified that they had become buyers by completing a trade for […]

The Chicago Cubs travel to Busch Stadium to begin a four game set with the St. Louis Cardinals. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Cubs-Cardinals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Cubs are currently on a five game win […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline should start heating up now that Shohei Ohtani is off the market. The Los Angeles Angels trading for Lucas Giolito shows their desire to make a playoff push and takes one of the most notable starting pitchers off of the trade market. Teams in need of starting pitching will now […]

It is game two of a doubleheader between the Los Angeles Angels and the Detroit Tigers. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Tigers prediction, pick, and how-to watch. After rain postponed the game yesterday, the Angels and Tigers will play a doubleheader on Thursday. In the first game, Shohei […]

Joey Votto has done a lot for the Cincinnati Reds. The baseman led the MLB in on-base percentage in most of his seasons. His contributions to growing the game and the city are huge. Although, Chris Russo did not seem to share the same sentiment. The Mad Dog even went as far as to criticize […]

The San Diego Padres still can’t seem to figure it out, after a miserable first half of the season has left them below .500 amid massive expectations. They blew another game just days before the looming trade deadline, and star slugger Fernando Tatis Jr. was beside himself. “Terrible,” Tatis said when asked about the loss, […]

The New York Yankees are hanging onto the AL playoff race by the skin of their teeth. But worry not, Yankees fans, for their best player, Aaron Judge, will soon be making his return to the diamond, especially if Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s words are anything to go by. According to Gary Phillips of NY Daily News […]

With less than a week to go before the MLB trade deadline passes, one of the most intriguing things to monitor on the trade front was the Los Angeles Angels’ impending decision of whether or not they’ll be trading away Shohei Ohtani, the most unique baseball player perhaps of all time. However, the Angels seemed […]

For a moment, things got tense between the New York Mets and New York Yankees on Wednesday. Mets hitter Jeff McNeil took a 95-mile-an-hour pitch to his back from Yankees starter Carlos Rodon. McNeil stayed in the game and was visibly frustrated after the fact. The Yankees went on to win the game 3-1 in […]

The Los Angeles Angels made the decision to hang on to Shohei Ohtani Wednesday evening. On Wednesday night, the Halos swung a major trade with the Chicago White Sox to bolster their pitching. The Angels are acquiring right-handed pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. In exchange, the White Sox are acquiring […]

My how quickly things can change in the MLB. The Angels went from sellers, to now being likely buyers just ahead of the MLB trade deadline, all the while keeping Shohei Ohtani in the process. Amid this brief resurgence for the Angels after the All-Star break, where they’ve gotten off to a 7-2 start, it […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider continues to be a strikeout machine on the mound in the 2023 MLB regular season. The 23-year-old punchout artist added 10 more strikeouts to his total this season with another sterling performance in his final start of July. With that, he’s joined an extremely exclusive group of 25-year-old hurlers who […]

After weeks of deliberation and internal discussion, the Los Angeles Angels have made their decision. Superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani is going nowhere. The Angels will look to push for a playoff spot in what could be Ohtani’s final season in an Angels uniform. The Angels entered play Wednesday just four games out of a […]

The recent trade between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians has undoubtedly raised eyebrows and sparked debates among baseball enthusiasts. The deal involves shortstop Amed Rosario heading to the Dodgers, while the Guardians receive veteran right-hander Noah Syndergaard from Los Angeles. What the Dodgers are getting For the Dodgers, the acquisition of Rosario fills […]

Speculation has been going around since the start of the MLB trade deadline for a while. It primarily concerned the Los Angeles Angels selling Shohei Ohtani as the team has lost all hopes of winning with him. The team looks like they were willing to hit either rebuild mode or were ready to compete with […]

Shohei Ohtani’s future with the Los Angeles Angels has been a major talking point ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, with the Halos facing quite the predicament of whether to trade their superstar or keep him and risk the possibility of the Japanese pitcher potentially walking away in free agency for nothing. In a major […]

Noah Syndergaard’s time with the Los Angeles Dodgers is over. The Dodgers are sending the struggling starter to the Cleveland Guardians as part of a deal ahead of the MLB trade deadline that gets Los Angeles shortstop Amed Rosario. Syndergaard has not seen action in the big leagues since early June, as he was placed […]