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The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels square off in the first game of a double-header Wednesday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Reds-Angels prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Reds won a close one during game one […]

The San Francisco Giants fell back to Earth last season. A year after the Giants shocked the nation by upsetting the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West crown in 2021 with a 107-55 record and a gargantuan +210 run differential, the Giants missed the playoffs entirely in 2022. They went from 26 games above […]

The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers linked up to make a deal at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Milwaukee got outfielder Mark Canha to help their playoff push while New York added to its farm system with pitching prospect Justin Jarvis. The possibility existed for New York to send another veteran player to Milwaukee: […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants finish up their three-game series this afternoon. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Phillies prediction, pick, and how to watch. Last night the Phillies took their second straight game over the Giants. This one was in walk-off fashion. Wilmer Flores got the scoring […]

The Chicago Cubs were not supposed to be here. A subpar start to the season foretold their fate as trade deadline sellers. Before Aug. 1 even arrived, they were improbable buyers, acquiring third baseman Jeimer Candelario. Now, the team is 65-60 and is narrowly occupying a National League Wild Card spot. Baseball, huh? This impressive […]

Graham Ashcraft finally scored his first win in the month of August as he was instrumental in the Cincinnati Reds ‘4-3 victory over Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday night in Anaheim. However, that was not the most notable feat Ashcraft completed in that contest, per ESPN Stats & Info. The@Reds’ Graham Ashcraft: […]

A walk-off loss is certainly not the best thing to endure when an MLB team is making a push into playoff contention. The San Francisco Giants had to endure and nurse the pain of losing to the Philadelphia Phillies. It certainly does not help that the fate of the game was literally in the palm […]

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol couldn’t believe the dismal clubhouse atmosphere on Tuesday. The somber mood pervaded the clubhouse after the team dismissed general manager Rick Hahn and executive vice president Kenny Williams. “It probably shook everybody up in there,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said of Tuesday's news that Ken Williams and Rick […]

The Boston Red Sox (66-60) entered Tuesday’s road game against the Houston Astros in need of a big win. More dreadful defense and untimely ejections perfectly summed up what was a bitter 7-3 defeat that now puts the club five full games out of a postseason slot. Alex Verdugo, one of those aforementioned ejections, was […]

The Seattle Mariners have flown largely under the radar for the most part of the 2023 MLB season. Part of the reason is the Texas Rangers Houston Astros going neck-and-neck for the AL West division lead more than 120 games into the current campaign. However, the Mariners are about to shake things up in the […]

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander did not have any time for Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s complaints. On Tuesday night, Verlander was mistakenly given a Spanish version of a PitchCom device by the Astros. During the ensuing delay, Alex Cora walked out to chat with the umpires, saying “You shook him off five times,” […]

It’s the end of an era for the Chicago White Sox front office, as the club fired both executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn Tuesday. The move was clearly triggered by the team’s poor on-field product. Despite his dismissal, Hahn shared a heartfelt message shortly after news of his firing got […]

In what has been a disastrous 2023 season for the New York Mets, some of their most important players’ futures with the team have been brought into question. After a trade deadline fire sale that saw the likes of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, among others, depart for contending teams, many wondered whether the writing […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are a win away from sweeping the San Francisco Giants, thanks to the clutch play of Trea Turner that led to their 4-3 victory Tuesday night at home. Turner turned in a walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning off of Giants closer Camilo Doval to seal the deal […]

Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz is already making waves at the MLB level. On Tuesday, De La Cruz passed MLB legend Barry Bonds for the fewest amount of games needed to reach 10 home runs and 20 stolen bases in his major league career. It took the Reds infielder just 64 games to […]

The New York Yankees may have done nothing but say goodbye to their playoff hopes after their disastrous Tuesday night showing against the Washington Nationals. Facing a team that’s more than 10 games under .500, the Yankees had a golden opportunity to stop the bleeding, having lost eight games in a row prior to that […]

The 2023 Chicago White Sox have been a source of disappointment. Just a few seasons ago, they were poised to become the next dominant franchise, boasting a roster brimming with young talent. Unfortunately, the White Sox have since lost their shine. This season, they’ve parted ways with many of their once-promising players, and as of […]

The Cleveland Guardians proudly dedicated a field to star third baseman Jose Ramirez, with the City of Cleveland presenting him with a field bearing his namesake after his many charitable contributions to local philanthropy. This felt like the natural fit,” Ramírez said, per Mandy Bell of MLB.com. “I’ve been on a baseball field since I […]

The Chicago White Sox have been making a lot of moves in the last 24 hours, including firing their vice president, Kenny Williams, and general manager, Rick Hahn. However, their most significant move could potentially be a bit more long-term—six years longer, in fact. Longtime owner Jerry Reinsdorf stated earlier this week that the White […]

The Atlanta Braves just keep on sending balls to the moon. The MLB-leading Braves flexed their offensive muscles once again Tuesday night when Eddie Rosario hit one out of the park in the second inning of their home game against the New York Mets. But that’s not just any ordinary blast for Atlanta. With that home […]

The Chicago White Sox entered the 2022 season full of hope. Many experts around the MLB world picked the ball club to not only win the American League Central, but possibly even make a World Series run. Instead, the White Sox dealt with a frustrating and injury-plagued season that saw them miss the postseason altogether. […]

The Kansas City Royals take on the Oakland Athletics. Our MLB odds series has our Royals Athletics prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Royals Athletics. The Kansas City Royals were 6-19 through the first 25 games of their 2023 MLB season. The Oakland Athletics were 12-50 through the first 62 games of this […]

Through the highs, lows and belt-tightening that have defined the Cleveland Guardians over the last decade, there has always been one constant who could put the franchise and its fan base at ease. Terry Francona. The man affectionately referred to as “Tito” has overcome serious health problems, the most infamous curse in sports history, clubhouse […]

The Boston Red Sox have made a few roster moves of late, including ones involving the pair of Tanner Houck and Jarren Duran, as noted by Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. “Red Sox announce Tanner Houck has been activated from the IL and Chris Murphy optioned to Worcester. Also Jarren Duran is headed to the […]

The Miami Marlins take on the San Diego Padres. Our MLB odds series has our Marlins Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Marlins Padres. The San Diego Padres aren’t technically eliminated from the National League wild card race, and they won’t be technically eliminated for the next few weeks. However, they are […]

The Texas Rangers are one of the best teams in all of baseball. Their 72-53 record is the fifth-best in all of MLB behind only the Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Tampa Bay Rays. Only the Atlanta Braves have a better run differential than the Rangers. The Braves are also the only […]

Mike Trout is back. For the first time since July 3, the 3x American League MVP suits up for the Los Angeles Angels. He’s in tonight’s lineup, starting in center field and batting second against the Cincinnati Reds. This means everything to the Angels, as making the playoffs could persuade Shohei Ohtani to re-sign with […]

The Texas Rangers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Our MLB odds series has our Rangers Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rangers Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks are a volatile team, but right now, that’s not a bad thing. This team was 16 games over .500 in June and was 13 games over […]

Six years from now, the South Side of Chicago could appear somewhat bare without its cherished team calling it home any longer. This week, the announcement surfaced that Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, 87, might explore relocating the team as its lease expires in 2029, or potentially selling the entire franchise. In either scenario, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are rapidly moving on from Wander Franco amid the investigation into his inappropriate relationships with minors. He was placed on administrative leave by the MLB earlier today as the investigations continue with authorities in the Dominican Republic. After the leave announcement, the Rays stadium has undergone major changes to remove Franco’s […]

A pair of unfamiliar foes will go head-to-head for some inter-league play as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Los Angeles Angels in Southern California. Let’s check out our MLB odds series where our Reds-Angels prediction and pick will be unveiled. At the surface, the Reds still have a heartbeat in a hectic playoff race. With […]

Are the White Sox planning on relocating? The Chicago White Sox current lease at Guaranteed Rate Field is up in six years, and owner Jerry Reinsdorf is beginning to consider what they will do next. Reinsdorf, who has owned the team since 1981, is weighing several options including moving the team out of the South […]

The Chicago Cubs went into the 2023 All-Star Break looking like they were going to be sellers and mail it in on the season. This spelled doom for guys like Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman, as their names were floated onto the chopping block with the MLB trade deadline approaching. Nevertheless, the Cubs came out […]

Since 2018, the Baltimore Orioles have the third-worst winning percentage in Major League Baseball. A big reason why they’re not dead last in that statistic is their breakout 2023 season that sees them enter Tuesday with a 77-47 record, the best in the American League. The Orioles used their years in the basement to retool […]

Derek Jeter is a legendary baseball player who starred for the New York Yankees. He is a 14-time All-Star and a five-time World Series Champion. Given Jeter’s success in his baseball career, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Derek Jeter’s $6.5 million castle in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got hot at the right time last year. They’re the perfect example of a team doing so. Well, them and the Atlanta Braves in 2021, who only won 88 games and won the World Series. The Phillies did beat their division rival Braves in last season’s NLDS, but they didn’t win the […]

When the Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom, Corey Seager, and Marcus Semien across the last two offseasons, it was a signal that they wanted to become more competitive. The Rangers haven’t been to the postseason since 2016 when they got swept in the ALDS. They’ve been below .500 in every season since then with the […]

The Minnesota Twins are on the road to take on the Milwaukee Brewers for a quick two game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Twins-Brewers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. These two teams played back in June, and […]

Can the hottest team in the sport stay sizzling? Buckle up baseball fans, as the Seattle Mariners will attempt to replicate their success on Monday night when they clash yet again with the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. It is time to check out our MLB odds series where our Mariners-White Sox prediction and […]