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The New York Mets are planning to play catcher Francisco Alvarez less for the remainder of the season, according to Newsday. The Mets are “thinking Alvarez will play something like three of every five games the rest of the way,” the report said. Alvarez, who is in his second MLB season, has already played more […]

Spencer Strider entered the Atlanta Braves’ record books Friday night. Spencer Strider was outstanding in the Braves’ 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants, allowing just one hit and one walk while recording 10 strikeouts in seven shutout innings. Strider joined John Smoltz as the only other Braves pitcher to have at least 10 double-digit […]

We’re set to bring you a prediction and pick for today’s MLB action as we look towards this competitive series in the American League West. The Seattle Mariners (67-55) will take on the Houston Astros (70-53) for the second meeting of their three-game series. The Mariners took last night’s game 2-0. Check out our MLB […]

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso nearly cost St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn the chance to own an important piece of his MLB career. After Winn beat out an infield hit for his first-ever hit in the big leagues, Pete Alonso tossed the baseball into the stands. The Mets’ slugger didn’t realize that […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will play the Cincinnati Reds in the second of a three-game series. We are here to showcase our MLB odds series by making a Blue Jays-Reds prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Reds defeated the Blue Jays 1-0 on Friday night. Amazingly, it was scoreless until the […]

Reaching the playoffs may be nothing but a pipe dream for the San Diego Padres at this point in the season, but Fernando Tatis Jr. is still giving it his all on the field in every play and in every trip to the plate. And Tatis’ all-out mindset manifests itself in the way the Padres […]

There’s no better time for any hitter in baseball to heat up, especially with the postseason beckoning. And for the Seattle Mariners, a team that ranks in the middle of the pack in runs scored per game in 2023, they’ll be counting on Julio Rodriguez to shoulder a heavy offensive workload. And to Rodriguez’s credit, […]

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Masyn Winn made his MLB debut Friday against the New York Mets. With family in attendance, he got to celebrate his first Major League hit, an infield single, in the fifth inning. That is, until Mets first baseman Pete Alonso inexplicably chucked the ball into the crowd. It's the first career […]

Boston Red Sox fans got a bit of good news on Friday when it was announced that right-hand pitcher Tanner Houck will make his long-awaited return to the lineup on either Monday or Tuesday of next week, per MLB.com. The Red Sox will be playing in Houston against the Astros when Houck retakes the mound. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in a similar predicate for the third time in the last four years. They are likely to squeak into the postseason via the AL Wild Card, but they are clinging to the spot against the Seattle Mariners. Franchise cornerstone Bo Bichette is coming back from a knee injury in […]

Two Seattle Mariners are on track to return from injury over the next few weeks: J.P. Crawford and Jarred Kelenic, per MLB.com. Kelenic is targeting an early September return, and Crawford plans to play a Minor League rehab game this weekend. He could rejoin the Mariners within the next week, according to Mariners president Jerry Dipoto. […]

Atlanta Braves’ All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies is one step closer to returning from injury, per MLB.com. He left Sunday’s game against the New York Mets early with a left hamstring strain, believed to be a cramp at the time. The Braves placed him on the 10-day IL on Tuesday, but he was on the […]

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman has experienced a major setback in his aim to return to action. The 32-year-old right-hander initially joined the injured list on July 31 following his start that day. He was first scheduled to return to action on August 18 against the Chicago White Sox but, following a bullpen session in […]

Hurricane Hilary is making its way to the west coast. As a result, MLB has reportedly moved the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, and San Diego Padres scheduled Sunday home games to Saturday due to potential inclimate weather, per MLB.com. All three teams will complete their originally scheduled series via doubleheaders on Saturday. California […]

The San Francisco Giants (64-57) will be without their manager when they take on the best team in baseball Friday night. Gabe Kapler has been suspended for the team’s opening series matchup against the Atlanta Braves, per The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly. Kapler was ejected from San Fran’s Tuesday game versus the Tampa Bay Rays for […]

The Los Angeles Angels made a flurry of roster moves Friday. On the positive side of things, The Angels promoted prospect Nolan Schanuel. Additionally, catcher Logan O’Hoppe was reinstated from the injured list, per Angels PR. However, catcher Chad Wallach was designated for assignment, 1B CJ Cron was placed on the 10-day IL, and 3B […]

A premier AL West battle will be in the works on this Friday night as the Seattle Mariners take a trip back to Minute Maid Park to go up against the Houston Astros. With plenty of playoff implications on the line in this one, it is time to check out our MLB odds series where our […]

It is no secret that the New York Yankees have struggled in 2023. New York’s offense has faced the majority of criticism (with the exception of Aaron Judge, of course) as stars such as Giancarlo Stanton have struggled. Aaron Boone is still hopeful that the ball club can make a playoff run though. Boone’s latest […]

Although the Cleveland Guardians have lacked in certain area, injuries have ravaged their 2023 season. Terry Francona is arguably a Hall of Fame manager who often excels at getting the most out of his players, but even he cannot work around all of the deficiencies in this pitching staff. Things have gotten so desperate that […]

The New York Yankees are not playing up to their typical standards in 2023, and MLB Network’s Brian Kenny believes Giancarlo Stanton may be a big reason why. During a recent MLB Network segment, Kenny broke down how Stanton’s contract hasn’t led to enough value for the Yankees, via MLB Now. It should be noted […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have plummetted down the NL West standings but remain in the hunt for an NL wild-card spot. Despite their mid-season swoon, the Diamondbacks appear to be taking a half-glass-full approach. That’s what the latest comments from ace Zac Gallen indicate, at least. Zac Gallen started the All-Star Game for the National League […]

The San Diego Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks for Game 2 of the 4-game set at Petco Park. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Padres prediction and pick. Arizona is (62-60) on the season which has them just one game back of a Wild Card spot. The Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, […]

Don’t look now, but there’s even more Friday night inter-league action in store! Get ready baseball fans as the Pittsburgh Pirates will make the trek out to Target Field to clash with the AL-Central leading Minnesota Twins. It is time to check out our MLB odds series where our Pirates-Twins prediction and pick will be revealed. […]

The Atlanta Braves are prepared to induct Rico Carty and Fred Tenney into the Braves Hall of Fame before Saturday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. The ceremony is a part of the Braves Alumni Weekend starting Friday, with a “Braves Legends Parade” through the Battery. The club announced the two additions to their Hall […]

Amid a heated race for the final American League Wild Card slot, Toronto Blue Jays fans can take a huge sigh of relief. Bo Bichette is on his way back. The All-Star shortstop, who has been recovering from a knee injury since the end of July, is with the team and is expected to be […]

The Baltimore Orioles have climbed to the top of the American League standings in historic fashion. Not only have the Orioles avoided being swept in every series during the 2023 MLB season, but Baltimore hasn’t been swept in 78 straight series dating back to last year. It’s the fourth-longest streak of series without being swept […]

The Miami Marlins take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Our MLB odds series has our Marlins Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Marlins Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 11 games in a row. Los Angeles is 35-13 in its last 48 games. The Dodgers just swept the Milwaukee Brewers to […]

The Baltimore Orioles take on the Oakland Athletics. Our MLB odds series has our Orioles Athletics prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Orioles Athletics. The Baltimore Orioles didn’t get swept in their most recent series, but they did lose it. They dropped two of three games to the Padres in San Diego. The […]

A pair of division leaders will meet face-to-face out on the diamond as the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Brewers-Rangers prediction and pick will be revealed. In the midst of a three-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Brew […]

The St. Louis Cardinals recently made the decision to promote top prospect SS Masyn Winn to the big league club. Winn, who’s an all-around talented prospect but is especially known for his elite throwing arm, received praise from St. Louis’ former top prospect Jordan Walker following the promotion. “He’s been going off down there [with […]

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Los Angeles Angels. Our MLB odds series has our Rays Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rays Angels. The Los Angeles Angels have roughly 40 games — one-fourth of their 162-game schedule — left in the season. That’s 40 games over a month and a […]

The New York Mets take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Our MLB odds series has our Mets Cardinals prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mets Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals continue to struggle, and it is fitting that they lost to the New York Mets on Thursday night in the first game of […]

Jordan’s going all-out with their recent signings. A few days ago, the Jordan Brand announced that Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is now part of their brand. After snagging the MVP finalist, they finally have their MVP. New York Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge is now joining Jordan as well. and he announced it in […]

We’re back with yet another prediction and pick from Friday’s MLB action as we over to Atlanta for a cross-country National League matchup. The San Francisco Giants (64-57) will take on the Atlanta Braves (78-42) for the start of an important three-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Giants-Braves prediction and pick. […]

With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the New York Yankees recalled right-handed reliever Greg Weissert from the minors to add depth to the best bullpen in baseball. Weissert has spent most of the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Berre, pitching to a 3.19 ERA in 35 appearances, including nine saves. He made six appearances […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the hottest team in the MLB currently, as their current 11-game win streak has seen them all but secure the top spot in the National League West. And even then, they still aren’t content with what they have done, as they have continued to make additions to their roster, with […]

Most players who were selected in the MLB Draft are purely focused on adjusting to the trials of minor league baseball. From long bus rides to questionable sleep schedules, professional baseball can prove to be quite the grind. For the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft, Paul Skenes, life has included more […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks escaped Thursday night with a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Arizona won its third game in a row, despite playing without two of its best hitters and having a large chunk of the bullpen unavailable. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was impressed with how the team pieced together a critical victory […]

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Justin Martinez notched his first MLB save in his fifth big league game on Thursday. The Diamondbacks were desperate for some bullpen help after a grueling three-game set in Colorado and called upon Martinez who was recalled from Triple-A Reno before Thursday’s game against the San Diego Padres. “My main focus was […]