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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has been recognized as the first National League Player of the Week since the MLB All-Star break after a shining performance at the plate in the recently concluded three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on the road. Although the Nats lost twice in that series, those defeats have not […]

A shoulder issue has put Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the shelf, but it appears that he is making some progress toward full recovery. In a report by Jim Plunkett of the Orange County Register, it was said that the Dodgers pitcher will be having a bullpen session Tuesday, which can be considered […]

The Los Angeles Angels are at a major crossroads right now on the Shohei Ohtani front. They have been unable to agree on an extension with their star pitcher, who as it stands, will be a free agent next summer. Unsurprisingly, the Angels are now looking at the prospect of cashing in on the 29-year-old […]

The Kansas City Royals are a team far removed from their last World Series title in 2015, when current star Salvador Perez hit 21 home runs. The Royals currently find themselves in last place in the American League Central, twelve games behind the next closest team, the Chicago White Sox. Perez left this past Sunday’s […]

The Cleveland Guardians have struggled to open the second half of the 2023 season, most recently getting swept by the Texas Rangers. Cleveland is three games under .500 but they sit just 2.5 games back of the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central. The Guardians will have a difficult decision when it comes to […]

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson said that he has a grade 2-plus to grade 3 calf strain, and that he has not been given a timetable for a return, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Josh Donaldson has struggled mightily this season. This injury could cause him to miss the majority of the […]

Aaron Judge’s 2022 season with the New York Yankees was historic. He set a new American League home run record and won the American League MVP award. However, the Yankees star will not repeat as MVP since he’s spent a significant amount of time on the IL with an injury. Instead, Shohei Ohtani is on […]

Behind the legs and bat of top prospect Elly De La Cruz, the Cincinnati Reds have taken Major League Baseball by storm over the last month. The Reds won twelve straight games in June, then won nine of 11 contests leading up to the MLB All-Star break. This scintillating month took Cincy from five games […]

It’s not often we see superstar players willing to change positions mid-season in order to help their teams. That can’t be said for Mookie Betts, a career outfielder who has flawlessly taken over at second base for the Los Angeles Dodgers since the All-Star break. Betts started all three games at second base in the […]

Despite starting the second-half of the 2023 MLB season on a positive note, nothing has really changed for the St. Louis Cardinals. They still remain 11.5 games back in the National League Central with a slew of injuries and deficiencies. This perennial scrapper just does not have enough time, resources or good fortune to claw […]

Same On Monday, July 17th, we have a great slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 15-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Monday, July 17th. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good […]

On Monday, July 17th, we have a great slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a no runs first inning parlay that’s paying out over 2-1 odds. We take a look at this no runs first-inning parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Monday, July 17th. With a ton of options on the board, […]

Jeff Passan is usually breaking injury news and the biggest trades and signings Major League Baseball has to offer. On Monday, MLB’s top reporter broke the news about his own injury. Passan said he broke his back after an accident involving a tree branch, but that it won’t hinder his job of staying on top […]

The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball. They seemingly do everything well and don’t necessarily need to make any splashy moves prior to the 2023 MLB trade deadline. However, they still could look to make some sneaky additions prior to the deadline. After all, every bit of depth helps in the postseason. The […]

It is an AL Central showdown as the Detroit Tigers face the Kansas City Royals. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Royals prediction, pick, and how-to watch. The Tigers come into the match-up winning two of three in Seattle after the break. Detroit has won five of their last ten […]

The biggest question in sports right now is whether or not the Los Angeles Angels will trade superstar Shohei Ohtani. As the trade deadline approaches, there’s no clear answer to that question, but the rumors continue to fly nonetheless. Angels players are taking notice of the rumors and it seems to be impacting their ability […]

When the Texas Rangers acquired Aroldis Chapman from the Kansas City Royals in a trade, Will Smith had to embrace splitting save opportunities, and he has done so to this point. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy had great words regarding the role Will Smith has played with the Rangers. “He’s great,” Bruce Bochy said of Smith […]

Someone has to win the NL Central, and over the last few weeks, the Milwaukee Brewers have re-established themselves as the favorites atop the division. The Brewers started hot in April, experienced a two-month slump, then found their form again leading up to the All-Star Break. Things are far from settled in this unpredictable division, […]

The Boston Red Sox travel to NorCal to take on the Oakland Athletics Monday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Red Sox-Athletics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Red Sox swept the Athletics right before the All-Star break […]

Will Shohei Ohtani be traded ahead of the 2023 deadline? It’s the most pressing question in MLB at the moment. In fact, the entire sports world is even tuned into this developing storyline. The Los Angeles Angels superstar’s future hangs in the balance as the Halos prepare to make arguably the biggest decision in the […]

The MLB trade deadline could get very hectic over the next couple of weeks. With all eyes focused on guys like Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, there are plenty of other names. The Tampa Bay Rays are one team that could get involved in a number of different ways, and Bob Nightengale of USA Today […]

The Minnesota Twins head on the road to take on the Seattle Mariners in game one of a four-game series Monday evening at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. So let’s check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Twins-Mariners prediction and pick. Minnesota (48-46) has completed their three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics before […]

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India is still left looking for a cure to his woes at the plate. So far in the month of July, India has hit just .174 with a .250 on-base percentage and .370 slugging percentage. India is in a territory he said he’s never been in during his career, but there’s […]

Will Shohei Ohtani be traded this season? That’s the question on every MLB fans’ minds right now. The Los Angeles Angels superstar is the subject of many trade rumors this season. While the usual suspects are involved (the Dodgers, the Mets, and the Padres), one team lurks as a dark horse for Ohtani. The Baltimore […]

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins just gave Boston Red Sox fans a reason to hate him, as he just told Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts that Fenway Park is his least favorite stadium. Cedric just surprised Mookie with his least favorite stadium 😅 Tune in NOW 👉 https://t.co/HJGeNjY5uJ pic.twitter.com/xwLo82p1WR — B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) July […]

Mental health in sports is being accepted and prioritized now more than ever, with several athletes missing time during the season due to anxiety. One of those players is Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May, who talked about dealing with anxiety earlier this season on the Chris Rose Rotation. May missed more than a month after […]

The New York Yankees travel across the country to take on the Los Angeles Angels Monday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Yankees-Angels prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Yankees hosted the Angels back in April, but a […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr is running away with the 2023 NL MVP but don’t tell that to Mookie Betts. In fact, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seen a different energy from Betts this season and believes he’s actually trying to win that prestigious MVP award. Via Jack Harris: “Dave Roberts said […]

Two of the top three teams in the American League face off as the Tampa Bay Rays visit the Texas Rangers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Rangers prediction, pick, and how-to watch. Over the weekend the Rays took two of three from the Royals, falling 8-4 in their last […]

The Toronto Blue Jays could be trying to add pieces ahead of the MLB trade deadline. With the American League East featuring all five teams above .500, things could get really clustered over the final few weeks of the season. As it turns out, the Blue Jays are one team in on Chicago Cubs starter […]

The New York Yankees are not having a great start to the second half of the 2023 MLB regular season. They just lost a three-leg series on the road to the Colorado Rockies, two games to one, which ended in an infuriating 8-7 loss in extra innings Sunday. Despite losing to the worst team in […]

In a 2023 MLB season filled with historic pursuits, Shohei Ohtani trade and free agency speculation and massive flops, the Miami Marlins’ 53-42 record is unlikely to command the national recognition it deserves. They are not competing for a divisional crown like the Baltimore Orioles and have not electrified a crowd quite like the Cincinnati […]

The Houston Astros are the defending World Series champions, and are attempting to get to 91 wins while also making another title run. We are here to share our MLB odds series and make a Houston Astros over-under win total prediction for 2023. The Astros have not had the best season, yet they still have […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are making a move in their bullpen, with the team reportedly sending left-handed pitcher Genesis Cabrera to the minors. Via Katie Wood of The Athletic: New in St. Louis this morning: The Cardinals are designating left-handed reliever Génesis Cabrera for assignment. Cabrera has been with the team since 2019. A surprising […]

The New York Yankees are entrenched in a ton of trade rumors with the MLB trade deadline approaching. One common rumor is Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani, although it remains to be seen whether or not he gets moved. However, with the Yankees tied for last place in the American League East as of […]

Two teams in the hunt for playoff spots face off as the San Francisco Giants face the Cincinnati Reds. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Reds prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Giants made started their march toward the playoffs with a good opening weekend of the second half. […]

The Washington Nationals travel to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Cubs for the start of a three game series on Monday night. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a Nationals-Cubs prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch the game, as well. After dropping the first […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have set themselves apart from the field in the American League, though a recent skid has the Baltimore Orioles hot on their tails. Their quest to finally secure a World Series victory will be made easier with ace pitcher Shane McClanahan getting back to full health. McClanahan, who has recently been […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will open a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. We are in Baltimore, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Dodgers-Orioles prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Dodgers are 53-39 as they head into this series. Additionally, they are coming off a series where […]