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Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno said his team “still has every intention” of keeping Shohei Ohtani, who is a free agent this offseason, in hopes it can re-sign him, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “Teams are hoping that Moreno changes his mind if they continue to struggle with three-time MVP Mike Trout out […]

The New York Yankees made a big change on Sunday, firing hitting coach Dillon Lawson amid the team’s offensive struggles with Aaron Judge still on the shelf. Well, it didn’t take them long to find a replacement. The Bronx Bombers are hiring former three-time All-Star Sean Casey. Via Ken Rosenthal: “Sean Casey will indeed be […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts lacks confidence in his chances to take down the field at the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby. He’s also the underdog in the first round of the Derby where he’d face Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Those signs point to an early exit from the […]

The 2023 season hasn’t been a particularly good one for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn, but the 36-year-old is still a popular commodity on the trade market ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline. One team that is showing serious interest in Lynn is the Texas Rangers, who enter the All-Star break with a […]

No matter how sought-after you are, it is always smart to make a good first impression with your boss. New Baltimore Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. seems to fully embody that mantra. After being selected as the No. 17 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Vanderbilt center fielder wasted no time in calling general […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the team optioned 2B Miguel Vargas prior to the MLB All-Star break. Vargas entered the season as one of LA’s top prospects, but he’s underperformed during the 2023 season. Some fans have already given up hope on the young infielder. Others believe he can still become a quality big league […]

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is the real deal. The rookie has made a huge impact on the Reds ever since he barged into the big leagues last June. When he made his debut in Major League Baseball, Cincinnati was at just 28-33. FanGraphs also gave the Reds just a 19.7 percent chance […]

Mookie Betts has carved out a solid career as an outfielder in the MLB. He garnered six All-Star appearances, one AL MVP, six Gold Glove Awards, and two World Series championships. With a stellar career in the MLB, have you ever wondered how the Dodgers star lives? Well, this article features Mookie Betts’ $10 million […]

Two-time champ Pete Alonso squares off with Seattle’s own Julio Rodriguez in round one of the Home Run Derby Monday night! This will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Pete Alonso-Julio Rodriguez prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the Home Run Derby. The MLB All-Star […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had the 36th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft on Sunday and they actually surprised many, taking 18-year-old high school outfielder Kendall George. While George did believe he’d be taken by the organization, he didn’t expect it to be so early. Via The LA Times: “I was always going to […]

At the Home Run Derby, the big-time bashers appropriately get all of the attention and adulation. However, fans could not be captivated without the men behind these star sluggers. The pitchers. A thankless but crucial job, the pitchers at this spectacle are often only vaguely recognized as members of a team’s coaching staff. Let’s change […]

The first half of the MLB season has come to an end as the All-Star break is officially underway. Heading into the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, the Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr and Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani lead the MLB in jersey sales, via MLB Communications. The top two @MLB All-Star vote […]

It is time to see some dingers, as Adolis Garcia and Randy Arozarena face off in the first round of this year’s Home Run Derby. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a special round one Garcia – Arozarena prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The winner of the Derby has come out of […]

If you’re looking to bet on the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby and you like to put your money on a confident player, shying away from Mookie Betts may be a good strategy. Despite entering the event with 26 home runs, tied for the most by the eight players participating, the Los Angeles Dodgers star […]

The 2023 Home Run Derby is here! Vladimir Guerrero Jr will be taking on Mookie Betts in the first round of the Derby. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Vladimir Guerrero Jr-Mookie Betts prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the home run […]

It is time to see some dingers, as Luis Robert Jr. and Adley Rutschman face off in the first round of this year’s Home Run Derby. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a special round one Robert Jr – Rutschman prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Luis Robert Jr. enters the night as […]

Dylan Crews was part of all sorts of history when he was drafted by the Washington Nationals with the second overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. He and LSU teammate Paul Skenes became the first college teammates to get drafted first and second, and Crews is the first player to win the Golden Spikes […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates got their man Sunday at the 2023 MLB Draft, using their No. 1 overall pick to select LSU Tigers product Paul Skenes. The former LSU star pitcher was confident in his abilities, but he was still left in a state of disbelief when he heard his name come out of the mouth […]

The Houston Astros have been walking wounded for the last couple of weeks. Injuries to key stars, including Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve, have limited their productivity on offense. Their pitching is also missing one of their top arms in righty starter Jose Urquidy. With the All-Star break fast approaching, Alvarez, Altuve, and Urquidy are […]

The Detroit Tigers made the first major surprise of the 2023 MLB Draft. Detroit drafted high school outfielder Max Clark with the third overall pick, despite speculation about their interest in college outfielders. Whether Detroit’s gamble pays off won’t be known for years. For now, Clark is gearing up to begin his career in the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals selected outfielder Chase Davis with the 21st pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, and Cardinals fans seem to by hyped up about it. Chase Davis played college baseball with the Arizona baseball program. Davis skyrocketed up draft boards as his season at the Arizona baseball program progressed. Davis possesses grades of […]

The 2023 MLB Draft is underway, and we’ve already seen history made. That history did not involve the Boston Red Sox, who held the 14th overall pick in the first round this year. However, the Red Sox are certainly happy with their selection of Virginia catcher Kyle Teel with that pick. And it seems like […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is currently on the injured list due to a sprained right big toe, and he is not going to be in attendance for the 2023 All-Star Game in Seattle because of it. Judge took to Twitter to release a statement regarding not attending, despite being voted a started in […]

The New York Yankees have fired hitting coach Dillon Lawson, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. Dillon Lawson has been the Yankees’ hitting coach since the 2022 season, and he was promoted form within after Marcus Thames was let go after the 2021 season. Lawson’s philosophy is embraced throughout the minor leagues within the […]

As the All-Star break arrives, the Miami Marlins finished out the first half as one of the most surprising teams in the MLB. Miami’s strong start has the Marlins in a strong position to make a strong second half run. At 53-39, the Marlins have the highest first half win total in team history. Their […]

Shohei Ohtani appears to be on his way to becoming a consensus and perhaps unanimous run-away winner of the American League Most Valuable Player Award for the second time in his career. The dynamic two-way performer appears to be the most unique talent in Major League Baseball’s history, and speculation on the next phase of […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the Atlanta Braves hold the best record in baseball at 60-28. For the Braves to be as good as they are, Atlanta has relied on their consistency. In terms of the long ball, the Braves have been on a torrid pace. With Travis d’Arnaud going yard against the Tampa Bay […]

It was a short day at the office for Chicago Cubs manager David Ross on Sunday. Ross got ejected in the bottom of the first inning of the Cubs’ final game ahead of the All-Star break against the New York Yankees, but he did make sure to get his money’s worth. After home plate umpire […]

The Toronto Blue Jays already had four All-Star nominations when the original roster came out. However, after an  Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez’s decision, the Blue Jays will add another All-Star to the mix. Toronto closer Jordan Romano has been named Valdez’s All-Star replacement, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Valdez was not going to […]

The New York Mets’ All-Star representatives for 2023 are Pete Alonso and Kodai Senga. Numerous other big-name players on the team have not played well enough to get a nomination. Francisco Lindor has been very good but has once again struck out on getting All-Star recognition in his time with the Mets. Lindor is often […]

Being a catcher is hard work. The catcher is arguably the hardest defensive position in baseball. You’re tasked with calling pitches against at least nine different batters, all with different styles. You are also responsible for preventing players from scoring runs and stealing bases. A catcher who is great defensively and is a monster at […]

San Diego Padres star Blake Snell has thrown like one of the best pitchers in the NL this season and proved it in his latest start against the New York Mets. However, for as impressive as Snell has been, he still didn’t receive an All-Star nomination. His start against the Mets saw the Padres come […]

Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the biggest MLB legends ever. He has always looked to give back to the game following his Hall of Famer career and was given the perfect opportunity to do so in the 2023 MLB Al-Star Game festivities hosted by the team he grew into a superstar with, the Seattle […]

On Sunday, we have a full slate of baseball on July 9th and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 16-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Sunday, July 9th. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good […]

With the All-Star break looming, fantasy baseball managers won’t have to worry about filling out their daily roster for a couple of days. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t gems to find on Week 16 waiver wires. The All-Star break gives both MLB franchises and fantasy baseball owners to truly analyze their team. For the […]

The 2023 Home Run Derby is among us and it should be an entertaining spectacle as it always is. We are here to share our MLB odds series, while making a home run derby winner prediction and pick for the hitting spectacle. The 2023 home run derby will see eight men vying for the chance […]

On Sunday July 9th, we have a full slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a no runs first inning parlay that’s paying out over 2-1 odds. We take a look at this no runs first-inning parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Sunday, July 9th. With a ton of options on the board, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have managed to turn things around after their extremely slow start to the 2023 MLB season, and with just one game left before the All-Star break, they have climbed all the way up to a 48-40 record. Despite that, the Phillies have been forced into a tough decision right before they reach […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to avoid being swept on the road as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Pittsburgh has not been able to get anything going in the […]