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The Atlanta Braves entered the MLB Playoffs as the favorites to win the World Series. That shouldn’t be surprising since they finished the season with the MLB’s best record (104-58), most of which was powered by their record-setting offense. But the odds quickly dropped for the NL East champions after they were shutout in Game […]

The Minnesota Twins are trying to tie the ALDS against the Houston Astros with a win in Game 2, and they are well on their way towards making that happen, with former Astros star Carlos Correa leading the way with three runs batted in. Carlos Correa has been known as a postseason performer since his […]

The Atlanta Braves began their 2023 playoffs with a total dud, wasting a solid start from Spencer Strider to lose 3-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS. The game was not without some controversy, though. The Phillies added an insurance run with the bases loaded but it was Braves catcher Sean […]

Are the Atlanta Braves experiencing deja vu? The start of their NLDS rematch against the Philadelphia Phillies ended in another shocking loss at home. The Braves’ white-hot bats uncharacteristically fell asleep during the game, as they were unable to score any runs. Despite a near-perfect game from Spencer Strider, Atlanta just couldn’t muster up the […]

The New York Mets were expected to compete with the National League powerhouses in 2023. They had one of the highest payrolls entering the 2023 season, but the Edwin Diaz season-ending injury in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) was a sign of bad things to come for the organization. The Mets started off slow in […]

Well, that’s not a good way to start a playoff run. The bruised and battered Los Angeles Dodgers came into Game 1 of the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tempered expectations. Despite being the top seed, LA is battling multiple injuries to their main players, including Game 1 starter Clayton Kershaw. What happened next, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second game of the NLDS Monday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Diamondbacks-Dodgers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Diamondbacks were in full control of the first […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will try and go back home with a 2-0 series lead as they face the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Phillies-Braves Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Phillies blanked the […]

The Atlanta Braves couldn’t have chosen the worst possible time to play their worst game in five months. In Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Braves were shut-out as their rivals from the City of Brotherly love took the 3-0 win. It’s the first time since May 12 that Atlanta failed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS of the MLB Playoffs. The Dodgers went through many preparations including roster changes and strategies to face their six-seeded foe. Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is going through a time tough, as he starts the game with a historically low performance. Kershaw is the first […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened up their National League Divisional Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at home. With ace Clayton Kershaw on the mound, few expected the Dodgers to struggle — but what unfolded was far worse than anybody expected. Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts addressed a surprising roster move prior to the game that had […]

The Minnesota Twins made the playoffs after winning their division, but it was the AL Central, which was the worst division in the MLB this year. Minnesota took on the Toronto Blue Jays in the Wild Card round and the Twins hosted the series, and the Blue Jays had the better record, but they got […]

Prior to facing Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper on Saturday in Game 1 of the NLDS, the hardest hit ball off of Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider was recorded at 111.8 MPH. That changed on Saturday. Harper smashed a 6th inning home run off Strider to give Philadelphia a 2-0 lead. The homer was clocked […]

The Minnesota Twins will meet the Houston Astros for Game  2 of the American League Division Series. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Twins-Astros Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Astros defeated the Twins 6-4 in Game 1 of the ALDS. Now, they have a […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This used to be the New York Yankees’ mantra when it came to building a championship-caliber roster. They have made some big splashes in recent memory but have not seen them culminate in a World Series trip. So, after possibly missing on the injury-prone Carlos Rodon […]

The  Ohio State Buckeyes continue to find a way to win games, and they improved their record to 5-0 after defeating Maryland 37-17  Saturday at the Horseshoe in Columbus. Ryan Day’s 4th-ranked team in the nation overcame a slow start that saw Maryland jump out to a 10-0 lead before Ohio State turned the game […]

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets both missed the playoffs in 2023. New York entered the season with high expectations but fell well short, while the Cubs upset their preseason odds but just missed out on a postseason spot. Pete Alonso endured ups and downs with the Mets in 2023 and has been rumored […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making their 2023 MLB Playoffs debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles has dealt with many injuries and changes to their roster. Most recently, LA decided to move Kolten Wong to the NLDS roster instead of Amed Rosario. Manager Dave Roberts explained the rationale for the move ahead of their […]

The Dodgers rolled to the National League West once again this season, and they will begin their attempt to advance in the playoffs with star pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dave Roberts said this is as good as Clayton Kershaw has felt physically in months. But he doesn’t anticipate him […]

The Milwaukee Bucks put themselves in a new position when they completed a trade that allowed them to acquire superstar shooting guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. The move has placed the Bucks in the role of favorites to win the NBA’s Eastern Conference this season. “14 days ago, my agent called me […]

The Texas Rangers will face off with the Baltimore Orioles for Game 2 of the American League Division Series. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Rangers-Orioles Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rangers and Orioles just endured an exciting Game 1, where the Rangers took […]

The Toronto Blue Jays once again failed to live up to expectations in the MLB Playoffs, losing in two games to the Minnesota Twins in the AL Wild Card Series. But, things could’ve very well turned out differently if John Schneider didn’t yank starter Jose Berrios in Game 2 on Wednesday in favor of Yusei […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently focused on their NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. They were dealt some devastating injury news prior to Game 1, however. Braves pitcher Kyle Wright is expected to undergo shoulder surgery and miss the entire 2024 season, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Wright, 28, enjoyed a superb 2022 season. He posted […]

Adley Rutschman and the Baltimore Orioles are set to begin their journey in the MLB playoffs. Rutschman will make his MLB playoff debut after a 2023 season that saw him establish himself as one of baseball’s best players. Rutschman spoke with Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports prior to the O’s ALDS Game 1 clash versus […]

The Texas Rangers took care of business in the American League Wild Card Series and will play the AL’s best team, the Baltimore Orioles, in the ALDS. Max Scherzer has been taking steps towards a potential return from injury. However, Scherzer is not on Texas’ ALDS roster, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale reported […]

The Baltimore Orioles begin their MLB Playoffs journey on Saturday as they face the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the ALDS. As expected, the roster for the series was released this morning but there was one name missing that may surprise some fans: John Means. The left-hander only returned recently from Tommy John surgery, […]

There were a lot of disappointing teams across the MLB in the 2023 campaign, but the St. Louis Cardinals will surely come in towards the top of that group. The Cardinals, who won the National League Central in 2022, were expected to win their division again this season, but instead, ended up finishing in last […]

The Boston Red Sox remained somewhat competitive for much of the 2023 campaign, but when all was said and done, they finished with a 78-84 record, and missed out on the playoffs by quite a big margin. Changes will be made this offseason, and in a sense, they have already been made now that Chaim […]

Joey Votto confirmed on Friday during an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show that he plans to play in 2024 amid retirement rumors. The Cincinnati Reds legend could end up suiting up elsewhere though because the organization has a decision to make on his $20 million player option. Considering how much his production has dropped, […]

Brian Snitker and the Atlanta Braves are preparing for their NLDS postseason matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Taking the mound for the Braves in Game 1 of the series will be Spencer Strider, and Snitker is oozing with confidence in the right-hander ahead of the contest. Snitker recently spoke to reporters about the upcoming series, […]

Spencer Strider has only pitched once in the MLB Playoffs, but Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker felt confident enough in the hard-throwing righty to give him the nod for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. And on Friday, Strider addressed the special opportunity but focused more on what this moment […]

The Baltimore Orioles were one of the best stories in Major League Baseball this season. After years of struggling in the American League East, the Orioles advanced up the ladder quite a bit in 2022 and finished with a winning 83-79 record. However, the expectations for the 2023 season did not include a 101-61 record […]

There have been signs throughout the 2023 season that the Houston Astros’ empire could tumble this October. Suspect pitching, inconsistency in the bottom part of the lineup and emerging competition all portended the possibility of  the reigning World Series champions missing the MLB playoffs entirely. And yet, here we are. The Astros rallied to win […]

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker is trying to get his team prepared for their upcoming NLDS matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Although the Braves enjoyed a historically dominant 2023 regular season, Snitker knows that none of that matters now as the postseason officially gets underway. Recently, Snitker spoke with reporters about the team’s mindset going […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are through to the NLDS for the first time since 2017 and will face their divisional rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. In Game 1 on Saturday, Torey Lovullo announced he will send veteran Merrill Kelly to the hill, who didn’t pitch in the Wild Card Series. The Dodgers have been a living […]

Miami Marlins star pitcher Sandy Alcantara, who won the National League Cy Young award in 2022, dealt with inconsistency in 2023. Alcantara did not look like himself and it appears an injury may have been bothering him throughout the season. Alcantara announced on Instagram Friday that he underwent Tommy John surgery and will not return […]

Clayton Kershaw has largely struggled with a lingering shoulder injury throughout the season, but if Freddie Freeman’s latest comments are any indication, it seems the southpaw pitcher is peaking at the right time as they gear up for the MLB playoffs. Speaking to reporters on Friday ahead of their National League Division Series with the […]

Joey Votto has reached the end of his guaranteed contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Is this the end of the road for the former NL MVP? The Reds have the option to pick up the final year of his contract for $20 million, but they seem likely to pay a $7 million buyout instead. Despite […]

Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for their 2023 postseason run. Kershaw will be on the mound when the Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks for Game 1 of their NLDS series on Saturday. The start will mark the fourth consecutive Saturday that Kershaw has taken the mound for Los Angeles, and […]