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The New York Yankees calling up hyped prospect Jasson Dominguez for this weekend’s series against the Houston Astros got a lot of attention, and it got even more buzz when he hit a home run off of Justin Verlander in his first MLB at-bat. Jasson Dominguez sat down for an interview with ESPN that was […]

Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres are mathematically still not eliminated from playoff contention in the National League. But it’s going to take something short of divine intervention for them to make it beyond the regular season. Nevertheless, Machado is keeping the hope alive, voicing out his optimism that San Diego can still turn […]

Sunday might have been the perfect encapsulation of Shohei Ohtani’s career to date with the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani once again entered his name into MLB’s record books. And once again, his team as a whole failed to impress. After stealing second base on Sunday, Ohtani became just the 8th player in MLB history to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are paying tribute to late LA icon Kobe Bryant. During Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the Dodgers hosted a “Lakers Night,” with a specific emphasis on Bryant which included many touching tributes and ceremony throughout the evening. One such tribute was an epic drone show that featured some of Bryant’s […]

The Texas Rangers are gearing up for a playoff push, and on Sunday, they got a boost on the injury front regarding pitchers Max Scherzer and Nathan Eovaldi as things kick into high gear. Both Scherzer and Eovaldi had been dealing with various ailments as of late, but it seems their return to the Rangers’ […]

The Houston Astros have a bit of a rotation going on in center field between Chas McCormick, Jake Meyers and Mauricio Dubon, and manager Dusty Baker explained how he is deciding who takes the field in center each night. “Depends on what I need,” Dusty Baker said, via Adam Spolane of SportsRadio610. “If you need […]

With the New York Mets failing to live up to expectations, rumors have started to swirl surrounding Pete Alonso’s trade possibilities. But as long as Alonso is playing for the Mets, he has used his power stroke to continually write his name in the history books. On Sunday, Alonso hit two home runs in a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were expected by many to win the NL Central in 2023, but they have sputtered throughout the season and are heading for a shocking last-place finish. The front office decided to sell some of their players ahead of the trade deadline, such as Jack Flaherty, Paul DeJong, Jordan Montgomery and Jordan […]

The Toronto Blue Jays know that Matt Chapman is recovering from the hand injury he suffered in early August. As for when he’ll be back in the team’s lineup? That is less clear. The middle finger on Chapman’s right hand has improved, with the swelling down considerably. But the third baseman is having a tough […]

The New York Yankees are on the road trying to complete the sweep against the Houston Astros. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Yankees-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Yankees have won the first two games of this […]

The Cincinnati Reds are in the heat of a fierce NL Wild Card battle. As they took to get an edge above their competition, the Reds have called up one of their top prospects. Right-hander Connor Phillips has heard his name called and is on route to join Cincinnati, via Allie Kaylor of MLB.com. Phillips […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are trying to avoid being swept on the road as they visit the Cleveland Guardians. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rays-Guardians prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rays have been surprised this series as […]

The Cincinnati Reds entered the month of September in territory to snag a playoff berth. It’s a territory that very few people thought they would be in at the start of the season. Young players like Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Graham Ashcraft, Andrew Abbott and Jonathan India have been major contributors […]

This has been a disastrous season for the New York Mets. They came into this season with World Series aspirations. Considering how much money they shelled out in the offseason, that was a fair expectation. However, New York collapsed in brutal fashion this season. A combination of injuries and poor play led to the team’s […]

Shohei Ohtani’s impending free agency is made complicated by his UCL injury. The Los Angeles Angels’ two-way phenom was just about certain to command a historic deal in the open market. He very well still could, though the prospect of him not pitching in 2024 is very real. Tommy John surgery is the most likely […]

The San Francisco Giants are looking to split the series as they are visiting the San Diego Padres Sunday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Giants-Padres prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Giants lost on Friday and Saturday, […]

The Baltimore Orioles square off with the Arizona Diamondbacks in a rubber match Sunday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Orioles-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Orioles are batting .264 in the two games played this series. […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. loves making history. In a huge road matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder came to play — and get married. His latest feat after notching the first 30-homer, 60-stolen bases season in MLB history is one of the hardest hits in recent memory. With neither team yet […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking for the four-game series sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Braves-Dodgers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. All of the game have been close this series, but […]

Is this a preview of this year’s NLCS? Two National League titans in the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers are battling against each other in a four-game regular season series. However, this series isn’t really going in LA’s favor. Atlanta has won the series after taking three straight games over the NL West […]

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is playing out the final season of his memorable MLB career. Wainwright is expected to retire from baseball at the end of the 2023 MLB regular season. With the Cardinals virtually out of the running for the playoffs, St. Louis can align some of their moves to give way […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is playing out of his mind this season for the Atlanta Braves. After a down season in 2022, the star outfielder is having his best season by far in the majors. The Braves star’s stellar hitting and speed makes him a clear favorite for the MVP trophy. Recently, though, other contenders have […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani may be dealing with a torn UCL, but that hasn’t stopped teams from being wary of him. He may be limited now, but that doesn’t mean he’s no longer dangerous. That is why when the Oakland Athletics faced the Angels on Saturday, they thoroughly prepared for the Japanese superstar. […]

The San Diego Padres have the third-highest payroll in the MLB, and this is still with Fernando Tatis Jr. just earning less than $10 million. When it reaches 2025, Tatis Jr. will be paid an enormous amount already, but that will also be the season wherein Juan Soto will be an unrestricted free agent if […]

The New York Mets are a team to watch down the stretch in large part because of Francisco Lindor. The Mets shortstop is one of the most fun players to watch in all of Major League Baseball, and he’s been proving it down the stretch run. The Mets have been busy revamping their roster as […]

This season is a massive disappointment for the New York Yankees. They came into this season with high expectations, especially after placing in the top 2 in the regular season last year. However, New York just hasn’t been able to keep up with the rapidly improving teams in their division. The Orioles and the Rays […]

New York Mets fans finally thought a new day had finally dawned in Queens going into the 2023 MLB season. In the later years of the Jeff Wilpon Era, a morning cup of coffee was usually sipped while learning of the latest outrageous mishap to plague the franchise. Work was an escape from the obligatory […]

Walker Buehler’s previous ideal injury return date was set for September 1st. Here we are on September 2nd, and the star pitcher still isn’t with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That said, he is close to a return. Buehler is scheduled to throw one-two innings in a minor league rehab start on Sunday, per Bill Plunkett […]

Trea Turner is back! The shortstop endured a difficult start to the 2023 season, but Turner has found his footing over the past month. Perhaps it was a coincidence, but Turner turned a corner after Philadelphia Phillies fans gave him a standing ovation despite his previous struggles. Turner was asked by Ken Rosenthal of FOX […]

The Detroit Tigers are still fighting for a postseason spot, but that playoff bid just took a brutal blow after outfielder Riley Greene landed on the injured list. According to the latest updates, Greene suffered a right elbow inflammation, pushing the team to place him on the 10-day injured list. Greene sustained the injury during […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is clearly growing concerned about the team’s future. Despite having two of the best players in the game today in him and Shohei Ohtani, the Halos have continuously failed to make significant progress. In fact, they are on their eighth straight losing campaign despite the fan base having high […]

The Atlanta Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Our MLB odds series has our Braves Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves Dodgers. The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are the two best teams in the National League. This makes an early-September series seem like an attractive, appealing prospect, but […]

The Baltimore Orioles take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Our MLB odds series has our Orioles Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Orioles Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks are part of a truly wild story: the five-team National League wild card race. They are trailing the Philadelphia Phillies, who occupy the No. 1 wild […]

The New York Mets claimed pitcher Peyton Battenfield off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians Saturday, the team announced. Some fans will overlook this acquisition given New York’s frustrating all-around season. However, the Mets are thinking about the future and a pitcher like Battenfield could make an impact in 2024 and beyond. Battenfield, 26, made his […]

We are in September, and the Baltimore Orioles still own the best record in the American League at 83-51. But that does not mean general manager Mike Elias and the front office are going to be complacent when it comes to their roster. Baltimore is getting in on the MLB waiver wire hysteria, claiming old […]

The Cleveland Guardians made a surprising move by claiming Lucas Giolito, Matt Moore, and Reynaldo Lopez off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. And to make room for Giolito, James Karinchak has been sent down to Triple-A, as reported by Ryan Lewis. The right-hander is having a solid year for the Guardians, producing a 3.44 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Our MLB odds series has our Phillies Brewers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Phillies Brewers. The Philadelphia Phillies are building toward October. They have, on balance, not performed as well as they expected or hoped to in 2023, but with much of the National […]

The Minnesota Twins take on the Texas Rangers. Our MLB odds series has our Twins Rangers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Twins Rangers. One of the foremost stories in Major League Baseball at the start of September revolves around the Texas Rangers. A team which was 72-48 a few weeks ago, with […]

New York Yankees rookie outfielder Jasson Dominguez might have just been getting out of diapers when Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander began his Hall of Fame-worthy career in 2006. Friday night, he was taking him yard in his first MLB at-bat. Verlander has seen and accomplished enough to not be embarrassed by such a […]