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Two teams with their playoff hopes still alive will go head-to-head on the baseball diamond as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Reds-Diamondbacks prediction and pick will be revealed. Although currently third in their division behind the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds […]

The Miami Marlins are currently going through a brutal case of growing pains in the second half of the 2023 MLB season. They have lost six of their last eight games, after already having separate losing streaks of five and eight games since the All-Star Break. And yet, the Fish are still in contention for […]

A pair of division leaders with a whole lot to play for will take place in the North Star State as the Texas Rangers travel to Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins. It is time to take an inclusive look at our MLB odds series where our Rangers-Twins prediction and pick will be made. […]

The San Diego Padres are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Brewers prediction and pick. The Padres are (61-67) on the season which has them six games back of a Wild Card spot. This will by far be the biggest series of the season […]

Los Angeles Angels superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are both dealing with injuries. Trout was placed on the IL, while Ohtani will not pitch for the remainder of the season. For now, Ohtani will continue to hit, however. Questions have surfaced about Ohtani’s future as a pitcher following his torn UCL injury. Trout isn’t worried […]

The MLB regular season is winding down as there is just over a month remaining before the playoffs begin. It’s a crucial part of the year and the race for the postseason is heating up in both the American League and the National League. One team that is the hunt for an AL wild card […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of Lance Lynn has turned out to be one of the most impactful deals from the 2023 MLB trade deadline. It’s not something that many would’ve predicted when the Chicago White Sox agreed to trade Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers in a five-player deal. Whether or not […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday. Although it’s always intriguing when these two big market ball clubs square off, Mookie Betts will receive all of the attention on Friday as he makes his return to Boston. The former Red Sox star was […]

When the future of Major League Baseball is being discussed, the topic of robot umpires comes up a lot. It seems like everyday we see missed calls on balls and strikes in the MLB that aggravate players, and every time people start calling for robot umps. However, they are being tested out in Triple-A, and […]

San Diego Padres reliever Robert Suarez was the latest pitcher to be hit by an MLB suspension after getting ejected after a foreign substance check. However, Suarez is playing his suspension much differently than the pitchers before him. Suarez is appealing his 10-game suspension and will be available for the Padres in their Friday matchup […]

A premier American League matchup with playoff implications on the line will take place on this Friday as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Guardians-Blue Jays prediction and pick will be unveiled for all to see. On paper, Cleveland’s postseason aspirations are beginning to […]

The 2023 MLB season has been a very disappointing one for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals entered the season with hopes to make the playoffs, and many thought they would. However, with around a month remaining in the season, the Cardinals are currently in last place in the NL Central. St. Louis is 56-72 […]

An NL Central divisional battle will be in store on this Friday as the Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Cubs-Pirates prediction and pick will be revealed. Who could’ve thought it, but the Chicago Cubs are in a prime position to make the playoffs for the […]

Heading into the postseason, the Atlanta Braves look like arguably the scariest team in MLB. But while the Braves might be strong now, they’re on track to gain a pit of firepower heading into the playoffs. Kyle Wright had a strong performance in his first rehab start at the High-A level. He allowed just one […]

Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon have both missed a significant amount of time due to injuries. Trout remains beloved among the fans though, while many have become frustrated with Rendon. Rendon reportedly hasn’t handled his injury situation well, something that Angels writer Sam Blum of The Athletic pointed out during a recent podcast. “I don’t […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Boston Red Sox. Our MLB odds series has our Dodgers Red Sox prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Dodgers Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox are staying in the American League wild card race. They were teetering earlier this week, on the verge of suffering a […]

The New York Yankees players are sticking up for their manager Aaron Boone amidst a troubling season. The Yankees rank at the bottom of the AL East with an abysmal 61-66 record, but Aaron Judge and teammates are sticking up for their manager. The Yankees are on their way to their worst finish by far […]

For much of the 2023 season, the AL and NL MVP favorites have been Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. Both players have performed admirably throughout the ’23 campaign. Even after suffering a recent injury, Ohtani is still expected to earn the award in the AL. The NL MVP award race is now competitive though, […]

The San Diego Padres are not giving up hope of making a playoff run. It’s an uphill battle, and the trades they made at the deadline haven’t exactly panned out as expected. Nonetheless, there is a month left, and anything can happen over the next few weeks. With September approaching, the rosters are set to […]

Veteran utility man Josh Harrison opted out of his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, according to Jon Heyman. Harrison signed the deal on Aug. 16, two weeks after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies shortly after the trade deadline. He was 6-for-27 in six games with Triple-A Round Rock. It was […]

Following years of strategic tanking, the Houston Astros had the best farm system in baseball in the early to mid-2010s. A stretch of four World Series appearances (and two victories) in six seasons has depleted the Houston minor league system, as the Astros either called up or traded away their best prospects in pursuit of […]

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is staying with the team and has an extension in place, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Rizzo, who helped the Nationals win the 2019 World Series, was rumored to be a candidate for the Chicago White Sox’ vacant general manager opening. Nightengale reported previously that White Sox assistant […]

Kenley Jansen knows a playoff team when he sees one. The Boston Red Sox closer has pitched in 10 straight postseasons and won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. With the Red Sox in the midst of a playoff push, Jansen is sending some motivation to his Boston teammates ahead of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Philadelphia Phillies to start a weekend series. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Phillies prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Cardinals come into the game after losing two of three to the Pirates this week. They have struggled as of late, winning just two of […]

Stephen Strasburg’s reported decision to officially retire at the end of the 2023 MLB season makes a lot more sense when taking a look at the finer details of his contract with the Washington Nationals. The Nationals didn’t take out disability insurance on Stephen Strasburg’s contract. Because the 35-year-old’s career is ending due to thoracic […]

The Oakland Athletics are leaving Oakland, it seems. The controversial move from the As management is all but finalized at this point. Recently, the Athletics have secured the rights to a stadium in Las Vegas, their preferred destination. In a recent article, owner John Fisher put the blame on the City of Oakland, per ESPN. […]

The Colorado Rockies head to visit the Baltimore Orioles in interleague play. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Orioles prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Rockies come into the game losing four straight games and being swept by the Rays. Overall, the Rockies have struggled as of late. They have lost […]

The Baltimore Orioles have announced that they will be retiring Adam Jones as a member of the franchise on September 15th. Amid one of the best seasons in Orioles franchise history, Jones reacts to taking his rightful place in Baltimore history. 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡 https://t.co/4ChiiKM0ok — 10 (@SimplyAJ10) August 25, 2023 It is an awesome gesture by […]

Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher has suggested that fans of the team should blame the city, not himself, for the A’s impending Las Vegas move. In an interview with ESPN, John Fisher said Oakland didn’t raise enough money to pay for a new stadium and that the Athletics were losing tens of millions of dollars […]

It is an NL East battle as the Washington Nationals face the Miami Marlins. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Marlins prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Nationals come into this game after winning three of four over the Yankees this week. They have been playing very well lately. They have […]

It is an AL East battle as the New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Rays prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Yankees come into the game after losing two of three to the Washington Nationals. It has been a rough go of things […]

The Houston Astros look to get back to winning today as they face the Detroit Tigers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Tigers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Astros come in off splitting a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox, but the sting of last night may be a […]

This last month-plus of the 2023 regular season is likely to drag for Atlanta Braves fans. Their team’s fate has been known for a long time. A first-round bye in the playoffs might as well be etched in stone and home-field advantage throughout is a strong possibility. Translation: World Series or bust. Every franchise wants […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are feeling the heat of the playoff race, as they enter their Thursday night contest against the Cincinnati Reds standing just a half-game back of their NL Central opponent in the Wild Card race. Thus, every pitch and every plate appearance matters. However, even with the Diamondbacks fresh off an all-important 3-2 […]

The Cincinnati Reds lost their emotional leader to the IL, with Joey Votto going down with shoulder discomfort earlier this week. Luckily for the team, it looks like he will be back sooner than later after the minor injury. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled outfielder Nick Senzel to take Votto’s spot while he […]

The Oakland Athletics have been a dud throughout the whole MLB season. Fans have not at all been pleased with the Mark Kotsay-led squad as they sit dead last in the AL West and in the whole league. The team has not improved much but they do have a reason to celebrate. The team is […]

Although major departures were inevitable following a 2023 season defined by bad baseball and organizational instability, it is still huge to see the Chicago White Sox finally make a change in their front office. Dismissing both executive vice president Kenny Williams and president of baseball operations and general manager Rick Hahn after such long tenures […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to capitalize on a seemingly favorable schedule ahead of them. After losing back-to-back games to end a series against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, Toronto dropped to 70-58 and outside of the current Wild Card picture in the American League. However, they can make up for lost ground […]

Once a rather ho-hum affair, the American League Wild Card race has become just as exciting and riveting as the free-for-all that is taking place in the National League. Perhaps even more so, when considering the caliber of teams vying for the last couple of spots in the MLB playoffs. There is a legitimate possibility […]