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The Kansas City Royals announced on Wednesday that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is out for the season with a torn labrum in his shoulder that will require surgery. Pasquantino showed his love for Royals fans Friday morning, thanking them and everyone else for their words of support. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out […]

It’s starting to look more and more likely that the Oakland Athletics will be relocating to Las Vegas — but there are still quite a few requirements that must be met before that can happen. The relocation must be approved by three-quarters of major-league owners, and “some of the large-market clubs figure to at least […]

Despite a modest payroll and an even smaller market, the Tampa Bays Rays always exceed expectations every year. This season is no different. Tampa Bay owns own the best record in baseball, ranking second in Major League Baseball in runs scored per game, and tied for first in runs allowed. Not only have the Rays […]

The Minnesota Twins sit atop the AL, but concerns remain about the team’s lineup. The Twins’ lineup leads MLB with 707 strikeouts and a 27% strikeout rate, prompting questions about the future of hitting coach David Popkins. Despite those concerns and a disappointing season from shortstop Carlos Correa, it sounds like there won’t be any […]

It is the start of a weekend series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Mets prediction, pick, and how-to watch. The Cardinals come into the game as losers of five straight games. They were just swept by the Giants as […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are atop the NL West. Two years ago, the team lost 110 games and was looking for hope. Arizona has a chance to compete in the postseason. It is a rare opportunity, given the team has been in the postseason just four times since it won the 2001 World Series. The Athletic’s […]

The Los Angeles Angels will start a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals. We are at Kauffman Stadium, sharing our MLB odds series, making an Angels-Royals prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Angels are coming off a series where they took three of four games from the Texas Rangers in […]

It is an NL East showdown as the Miami Marlins visit the Washington Nationals. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Nationals prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Marlins come into the game after losing two of three to the Mariners. It could have easily been a sweep for the […]

It is the best rivalry in baseball as the New York Yankees visit the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series at Fenway Park. We head to Jersey Street to showcase our MLB odds series, make a Yankees-Red Sox prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Yankees split their two-game set in […]

It is the start of a three-game interleague series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Cubs prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Orioles enter the day coming off taking two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays. It was Adley Rutschman […]

This has truly been a bittersweet week for the Oakland Athletics franchise and their fans. An inconceivable seven-game winning streak, which came entirely against teams with a winning record, culminated with a moving reverse boycott. But it will not be enough to prevent the 19-52 A’s from moving to Las Vegas. A rich history and […]

At 18-50, the Kansas City Royals have the worst record in the league. As the 2023 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Royals should be looking to sell off their veterans as they build toward their future. Kansas City has struggled in all departments during their disastrous 2023 season. The Royals rank 23rd in batting average […]

After losing 10 of 12 games, the Colorado Rockies (29-41) enjoyed a three-game winning streak. And it means absolutely nothing. To clarify, fans always demand that their team plays hard, regardless of talent and record. They should be proud watching their team pull out a pair of gutsy, extra-inning victories over the Boston Red Sox […]

Maybe the most difficult thing a consistently successful franchise can do is raise the bar. Somehow, the Tampa Bay Rays have done just that during the 2023 season. Unknown commodities have become viable contributors on the best team in the MLB. Injured pitchers have been replaced by other dominant arms. And that elusive World Series […]

Shohei Ohtani strikes people out and hits bombs. That’s essentially what the Los Angeles Angels superstar does on a regular basis for the Halos, and he’s done both in Thursday night’s 5-3 win in a meeting with the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Having already pitched for six innings in the game, Ohtani apparently had enough […]

Manny Machado has yet to really look like the superstar the San Diego Padres signed to a monster 11-year extension worth $350 million in February. But he still reminded the home crowd just how impactful his tenure with the Swinging Friars has been on Thursday night versus the Cleveland Guardians. Machado took left-hander Logan Allen […]

Oakland sports fans want their baseball franchise to stay in the city, but the more days pass, the clearer it becomes that the Oakland Athletics are on their way to Las Vegas. In a move that puts the relocation ever so closer to becoming a reality, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo put ink on paper in […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been a mystery team in recent years because they have put two of the most talented players in the sport on the field in Mike Trout and Shohei Otani, but they have struggled to find respectability and a winning record. However, that has turned around this year, as the Angels […]

Robot umpires taking over the MLB won’t happen in 2024, per commissioner Rob Manfred via ESPN. The automatic ball-strike system (ABS) is being used in half of the games at the Triple-A level this season. MLB is unlikely to adopt the change next season. “I think there’s some sentiment among the group that we made […]

With Alek Manoah pitching so poorly, the Toronto Blue Jays sent the pitcher back to their spring training facility for some extra reps. As Manoah looks to get back on track, his return path to the Blue Jays has been revealed. Manoah is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Thursday and is hoping to […]

The Chicago White Sox should be the biggest sellers at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. With plenty of brand names that could offer help to contenders, the White Sox have a chance to reload their farm system and start the rebuilding process. It would be prudent for the White Sox to decide well before the […]

The Chicago Cubs activated former NL MVP Cody Bellinger on Thursday, according to the team. Bellinger moved to the 10-day IL for a knee injury on May 19th and hasn’t played since. He will rejoin the team tonight as the Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates. Earlier this week, Bellinger played two rehab games for the […]

The Chicago White Sox take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Our MLB odds series has our White Sox Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch White Sox Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers had scored four runs in the sixth inning on Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox. They trailed 2-0 but then […]

The Atlanta Braves are dominating in the National League East as they have a 4.5 game lead over the Miami Marlin as they approach the 70-game mark on the schedule. The Braves are getting it done largely behind a powerful hitting attack led by MVP candidate Ronald Acuna Jr., and they could get stronger as […]

The Washington Nationals take on the Houston Astros. Our MLB odds series has our Nationals Astros prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nationals Astros. The Washington Nationals made a spirited comeback against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night, but it fell just short. Washington trailed 4-1 going into the top of the ninth […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs. Our MLB odds series has our Pirates Cubs prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Pirates Cubs. The Pittsburgh Pirates flourished early in the 2023 MLB season. They have been a bottom-rung team for a very long time in Major League Baseball. They had a few […]

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred isn’t endearing himself to fans of the Oakland Athletics with the team on the precipice of moving to Las Vegas. The commissioner said he felt sorry for Athletics’ fans, though he seemingly placed the blame on Oakland for the franchise’s likely Las Vegas relocation. “I do not like this outcome,” Rob […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Max Muncy is dealing with a hamstring injury. He shared a cryptic update Wednesday, before Dave Roberts said the team is hopeful he can avoid an IL stint. However, nothing was guaranteed. Muncy revealed a promising injury update on Thursday though, stating that his hamstring injury is not a Grade 2 […]

The Boston Red Sox provided an illusion during the first 6 weeks of the season when they got off to a 21-14 start and looked as though they might be prime contenders for a Wild Card spot in the American League. The Red Sox were hitting the ball quite well and were scoring enough runs […]

The San Francisco Giants haven’t had a ton of superstar players in recent years. Since Buster Posey’s prime years, there hasn’t been a standout, bonafide All-Star lock for the Giants. Yet San Francisco always seems to be in the mix every year without a star to carry them through the season and has sent multiple […]

The Cleveland Guardians (31-36) visit the San Diego Padres (33-34) for the finale of their three-game series. First pitch commences Thursday at 8:40 p.m. ET. San Diego secured a series win thanks to their 5-0 win last night as they go for a series sweep tonight. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a […]

Chicago White Sox Yoan Moncada is headed to the injured list again due to a back issue, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. Infielder Zach Remillard is being called up from Triple-A Charlotte to take Moncada’s spot on the White Sox roster. Yoan Moncada has been struggling with a back problem […]

The Los Angeles Angels (38-32) visit the Texas Rangers (42-25) for the finale of their four-game series. First pitch commences Thursday at 8:05 p.m. ET. The Angels hold a 2-1 advantage in the series, although the Rangers took last night’s game 6-3. Below we continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Rangers prediction, pick, and […]

The Chicago Cubs didn’t enter the 2023 season with many expectations, and to this point, they have been what everyone was expecting them to be entering the season. The Cubs are rebuilding, and while they have some talented players, they aren’t good enough on their own to single-handedly make Chicago a playoff contender. The Cubs […]

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of a pretty solid season as they are looking to make a postseason run. Despite the success, an Angels insider details how Shohei Ohtani rarely speaks to the media, via Foul Territory TV. "This is a major issue … We talk to him after […]

The Oakland Athletics have been one of the biggest stories in baseball this week with their win streak and the reverse boycott amid John Fisher attempting to move the team to Las Vegas. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred offered an honest statement on the state of the Athletics and the potential move to Las Vegas. “I […]

The Colorado Rockies (29-31) visit the Atlanta Braves (42-46) for the first of a four-game series. First pitch commences Thursday at 7:20 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Braves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Rockies-Braves MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Rockies-Braves Odds Colorado Rockies: […]

The MLB trade deadline and hot stove will begin to warm up as we get closer to August. One big name that will be kicked around is veteran Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke. The 39-year-old inked a one-year deal to return after he spent the entire 2022 campaign with the franchise. However, with the […]

The New York Yankees will almost assuredly be buyers at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. In the middle of just about every summer, the Yankees make multiple trades to increase their chances of winning the World Series. Given New York’s struggles and its position well out of first place in the AL East, a few […]