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With the All-Star break officially over, MLB fans will dive headfirst into the Shohei Ohtani trade hysteria. Each loss for the Los Angeles Angels will make such speculation louder and louder until no other baseball topic feels relevant ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline. LA does not have time to be preoccupied with all of […]

With Elly De La Cruz leading the charge, the Cincinnati Reds have shocked the MLB and led the NL Central heading into the All-Star break. As the 2023 MLB trade deadline looms closer, the Reds are looking to stay their winning ways don’t end anytime soon. Cincinnati has inquired to multiple teams about available starting […]

It was revealed on Friday that Clayton Kershaw likely won’t return from his injury until August. The update was a surprise, as it was previously believed that the future Hall of Famer would be back shortly after the All-Star break. The Dodgers received another key update on prospect Ryan Pepiot following the Kershaw report. According […]

The 2016 Chicago Cubs were a special team. The ball club featured plenty of talent, with 3B Kris Bryant and 1B Anthony Rizzo leading the charge. The Cubs snapped their World Series drought in 2016, earning their first Fall Classic victory since 1908. And for the first time ever, Bryant and Rizzo will face off […]

Fresh out of the MLB All-Star break, the Los Angeles Dodgers are making moves. Although they did not make a big splash Friday, the roster will look a tad different going into a road series against the New York Mets. Most notably, utility man Chris Taylor is returning to the club after a three-week stint […]

As the Cleveland Guardians move towards the MLB trade deadline, Shane Bieber has been considered one of their strongest candidates to be dealt. However, a sudden injury has put his near future in doubt regardless if he is playing for the Guardians or not. Bieber has been pulled from his scheduled Monday start due to […]

The Tampa Bay Rays lead the AL East and look to win the division for the third time in four years. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tampa Bay Rays win total prediction and pick. The mark is set at 95.5 games this year for the Rays, and they have […]

The second half of the MLB season is set to start tonight. There are a good amount of teams that are in contention to compete for the World Series, so let’s continue our MLB odds series with a prediction for the winner of this year’s Fall Classic. The Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays both […]

The Boston Red Sox closed the first half of the season on a hot streak, winning 5 games in a row and 8 of their last 9. As they open the second half in Chicago against the Cubs, they will roll out a lineup with one of their best players in an unfamiliar position. Justin […]

Ego and pride have no proper place in a front office. An executive has to be able to admit their mistakes instead of doubling down on a sizable investment. A refusal to do so can cannibalize a sports organization. The San Diego Padres are nearing the point where tough and humiliating decisions might need to […]

When Jake Marisnick recently agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, most people immediately remembered that he was a member of the 2017 Houston Astros World Series championship team. For those who may not be aware, the Astros were connected to a sign-stealing scandal that season, and Houston ultimately defeated the Dodgers in […]

The New York Mets must perform well prior to the MLB trade deadline to avoid being forced into selling. New York currently sits in fourth place in the National League East, holding a 42-48 record. They are 18.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves, so it would take a miracle for them to win the division. […]

The National League Pennant chase is officially on! With the All-Star Break festivities now in the rearview mirror, it is time to find out who has the best odds of representing the National League in the Fall Classic later this October. Let’s check out our MLB odds series where our 2023 National League Winner prediction and […]

After a long tenure and an injury-ridden 2023, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is likely to be unfazed by any health updates. He has seen enough to not get ahead of himself and is again taking a measured approach in handling Clayton Kershaw’s recovery process. “I think for us it’s kind of trying to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been without Brandon Woodruff since late April as the star pitcher battles back from a shoulder injury. But coming out of the All-Star break, it doesn’t seem like the Brewers will have to wait much longer for Woodruff’s return. The right-hander threw a bullpen session on Thursday that was described as […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly interested in Logan Gilbert of the Seattle Mariners, via Derrick Goold of stltoday.com. St. Louis is expected to sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline and desperately needs to add pitching. It’s unclear if the Cardinals would be willing to give up superstars Paul Goldschmidt or Nolan Arenado in […]

The Minnesota Twins take on the Oakland Athletics. Our MLB odds series has our Twins Athletics prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Twins Athletics. The Minnesota Twins led the American League Central Division for the vast majority of the first half of the MLB season. However, the Cleveland Guardians made a late push […]

The Chicago White Sox are expected to sell ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline and Lucas Giolito is going to be a popular candidate to be dealt away. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been listed as a potential suitor for Giolito given their pitching depth concerns. However, the Dodgers, and Cincinnati Reds were recently […]

About to kick off the second half of the season with a 34-57 record overall, the Rockies are well on their way to their fifth consecutive losing season. Can Colorado finally kick it into high gear and hit on their projected win total? It is time to check out our MLB odds series with a Colorado […]

New York Mets pitcher Jose Quintana has completed rehab assignments and will be activated from the injury list, according to the New York Post’s Mike Puma. Quintana had surgery to treat a lesion on his ribs in March. It is unclear when he will make his return, but he is likely to take a starting […]

The All-Star Break is officially over, and baseball is officially back at the forefront of the sports world! On this Friday evening, the New York Yankees will make a rare trip to the thin air of the Rocky Mountains to take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Join us for our MLB odds series where […]

With the MLB All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the MLB trade deadline is now the primary focus around the baseball world. Rumors are swirling. Everyone wants to know whether or not the Los Angeles Angels will trade Shohei Ohtani. Meanwhile, underperforming teams like the New York Mets and San Diego Padres will need to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks will start the second half of their season with a showdown with the Toronto Blue Jays. We are in Toronto, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Diamondbacks-Blue Jays prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Diamondbacks look to stay hot in the second half of the season. Now, […]

The All-Star break is over, and the second half of the MLB season is underway. For teams such as the San Diego Padres, they need to try to make some moves in hopes of turning things around and earning a playoff spot. However, they aren’t wasting any time and made one small trade with the […]

Max Muncy has continued to hit for power in 2023. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ former All-Star has underperformed overall though. Muncy recently discussed his forgettable first half of the 2023 season, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “I mean, it’s been pretty poor,” Muncy said of his season so far. Through his struggles, Muncy still […]

Unless the Los Angeles Angels go on a rapid tear up the standings, Shohei Ohtani’s name will be in rumors all the way up until the MLB trade deadline. The San Diego Padres have coveted Ohtani since he arrived in the MLB and are willing to pay a pretty penny to acquire him. The Angels […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have some work to do coming out of the All-Star break but are still well-positioned for another second-half surge. A healthy and balanced roster will be tantamount to them earning a National League Wild Card spot, however. They are not off to a great start in that department. After just losing Josh […]

Baseball is back after the All-Star break and we’re back to bring you a prediction and pick for this matchup between American League teams heading in opposite directions. The Tampa Bay Rays (58-35) will take on the Kansas City Royals (26-65) for a three-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rays-Royals prediction […]

Where in the world with Shohei Ohtani end up after the MLB trade deadline? This is the question many fans are asking. The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly considering trading the superstar two-way phenom. And while these rumors have fluctuated over the last couple of days, recent reports suggest that a trade could be imminent. […]

Friday’s MLB action continues as we bring you a prediction and pick for the next interleague matchup between teams looking to break away from their current positions. The Boston Red Sox (48-43) will meet with the Chicago Cubs (42-47) for the first of a three-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Red […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star break is over, and regular-season action is back on the schedule. The San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to meet in the first nationally televised game of the second half. Baseball fans can watch the Giants and Pirates play their first post-All-Star game on Apple TV+ with the latest […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for Friday’s slate of MLB action as teams return for the second-half of the season. The Chicago White Sox (38-54) will take on the Atlanta Braves (60-29) for a three-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for our White Sox-Braves prediction and pick. The Chicago White Sox […]

Last year the Milwaukee Brewers surprised a lot of people in the baseball world when they traded All-Star closer Josh Hader at the deadline in the midst of a playoff push. A similar move with some of Milwaukee’s top players does not seem to be on the precipice this summer. Brewers ace Corbin Burnes, who […]

Over the past few seasons, the San Diego Padres have not been shy in pulling the trigger on trades or free-agent signings that would bring the services of game-changing stars into Petco Park. But can the Padres be the team that ends up shelling out what may be an MLB-record contract for the amazing Shohei […]

Two teams looking to make playoff runs face as the Cleveland Guardians visit the Texas Rangers. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Rangers prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Guardians finished the first half winning three of four over the Royals. They have been dealing with lots of injuries […]

The latest installment of MLB and Apple’s ‘Friday Night Baseball’ series will take place on Friday night at Citi Field, as the Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the New York Mets on AppleTV+. With no local broadcast restrictions, all AppleTV+ subscribers will be able to tune in as the Dodgers and Mets play their […]

There have been a handful of disappointing teams across the MLB this year, but arguably the most surprising of the bunch is the San Diego Padres. The Padres are loaded with star talent, but only managed to put together a 43-47 record heading into the All-Star break. Now, with the 2023 MLB trade deadline approaching, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will start the second half of their season with a three-game series with the New York Mets. We are in Queens, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Dodgers-Mets prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Dodgers enter the second half of the 2023 campaign with a 51-38 […]

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in the middle of a rebuild, but they have still managed to perform better than many folks expected them to for the most part this season. While they have a sub .500 record at 42-47, in the weaker National League Central, they can’t be counted out of the playoff race […]