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The Baltimore Orioles are looking to put the finishing touches on their improbable season by securing their spot in the playoffs. While Austin Hays has been a key factor in Baltimore’s success, his second half of the season hasn’t been pretty. Hays is hitting just .178 in the second half. While he hit a home […]

The Houston Astros are primed to make another big run heading into the MLB postseason. They are striving to be the first team since the 1999 and 2000 New York Yankees to repeat as World Series champions, and they are on track to do so. Houston acquired veteran ace Justin Verlander for a second tour […]

It’s not always the flashiest trades that make a team better and the Dodgers may have found a diamond in the rough of their trade market with the acquisition of Ryan Yarbrough. The Dodgers received Yarbrough from the Kansas City Royals on a deadline day deal and he made his debut with LA on Aug. […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for Friday’s slate of MLB action as we turn our attention towards this Interleague matchup between two streaking teams. The Chicago Cubs (59-56) will take on the Toronto Blue Jays (65-52) for the start of a three-game series from Toronto. Check out our MLB odds series for our […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw had been out for over a month due to an injury with his left shoulder. He was originally expected to make his return in mid-late July, but things continued to be pushed back, and he didn’t come back until Thursday when the Dodgers played host to the Colorado […]

In order to push forward, sometimes it is better to focus on the concept rather than the results it yielded. That is nearly impossible to do in a major sports market overflowing with expectations and hope. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen went all in during free agency the last couple offseasons, piling up the […]

There’s a chance that the Oakland Athletics won’t be the only MLB moving to a new city within the next few years. Maybe the Milwaukee Brewers will find a different home. The Brewers could at least start exploring the possibility of relocation if they don’t receive funding to make ballpark renovations, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s […]

We are getting to the end of the season, and it is time to look at who is contending for awards. There is a significant chance that Shohei Ohtani can win the Triple Crown after his recent performances. Ohtani looks to join a group of historic Triple Crown winners that have all had a legendary […]

We’re here to bring you a prediction and pick for today’s MLB slate as we turn our attention towards this matchup between rivals in the National League Central. The Cincinnati Reds (60-57) will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (52-63) for the start of a three-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Reds-Pirates […]

The Atlanta Braves will begin a four-game series with the New York Mets at Citi Field. We are in Queens, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Braves-Mets prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Braves will come into this series with a record of 72-41 and are the best team in […]

Two of the worst team in their respective leagues face off as the Oakland Athletics visit the Washington Nationals. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Nationals prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Athletics come into the game after shutting out the Rangers in their last game, but losing two […]

The Minnesota Twins will battle the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game set at Citizens Bank Stadium. We are in Philadelphia, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Twins-Phillies prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Twins come into this battle with a record of 60-57 and are currently leading the AL Central […]

It is the start of a weekend interleague series as the New York Yankees visit the Miami Marlins. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Marlins prediction, pick, and how to watch. For the Yankees, they dropped two of three this week to the Chicago White Sox. In the process of […]

Today is a momentous day for the Toronto Blue Jays franchise. On Friday morning, 42-year old right fielder and power producer Jose Bautista agreed to a one-day deal with the team he spent nine full seasons with so he could retire as a Blue Jay — a fitting formal closure to the career of one […]

It is the start of a weekend series as the Cleveland Guardians visit the Tampa Bay Rays. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Rays prediction, pick, and how to watch. Earlier this week, the Guardians took two of four from the Toronto Blue Jays. It was a series that was […]

The Boston Red Sox have to start collecting wins in bunches if they are to seriously become a legitimate contender for at least a wild card spot in the American League. They helped their cause with a 2-0 win Thursday night at Fenway Park over the Kansas City Royals to also win the four-game series […]

Philadelphia Phillies fan, you might want to look away. The Phillies took on the Washington Nationals on Thursday night in Philadelphia, and ended up taking home a 6-2 win to improve to 64-52 and stay 1.5 games up on the San Francisco Giants for the top wild card spot. However, it wasn’t all good things […]

Shohei Ohtani is a name we’ve heard all season long. Whether it’s been about his hitting prowess or his pitching dynamics, the dual-threat superstar is unlike any other player in the league. So, of course, he would be tied for the lead in home runs. Who is he tied with? Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kersaw has been battling an injury since June, and was originally expected to return a few weeks ago in mid to late July. He has been dealing with some left shoulder inflammation. He is finally back and is starting for the Dodgers’ Thursday night in a home game against the […]

No one is going to outshine Shohei Ohtani during the 2023 MLB regular season. That’s just a cruel fact of life for the many other stars in the league. Though, Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson, the man currently battling him for the home run crown, is doing all he can to stand alone with his […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are on a red hot tear, coming off a no-hitter by newly acquired pitcher Michael Lorenzen. They got even more good news on the mound, with relief pitcher Jose Alvarado rehabbing to return very soon. Alvarado will face hitters on Friday after his live batting practice was rained out on Thursday afternoon. […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has final injury return dates for starting pitchers Chris Sale and Garrett Whitlock. Cora expects Sale to start Friday against the Detroit Tigers and throw four innings, while Whitlock should be on the hill Sunday, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Boston put Chris Sale on the 60-day […]

Carlos Rodon is looking to make sure that his second IL stint with the New York Yankees is much shorter than his first one. Two days after Rodon’s hamstring injury landed him on the 15-day IL, the Yankees’ pitcher was back to throwing a baseball. Rodon was seen throwing on flat ground at Guaranteed Rate […]

The Toronto Blue Jays did not have a happy ending to their afternoon contest against the Cleveland Guardians, with trouble beginning during a seventh inning argument that resulted in the the ejection of George Springer and his manager John Schneider. The Jays had two men on with one out in the 7th as they trailed […]

It’s no secret that Adley Rutschman has played a pivotal role in the Baltimore Orioles’ success. What may not be known, however, is that the Orioles haven’t been swept in 76 consecutive series since promoting Rutschman to the big league roster. That feat is the longest since the 1942-1944 St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB […]

It seems like every other night, one or two Atlanta Braves players posts stats that have either rarely or never been accomplished. Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson are the latest Braves to do just that. Atlanta’s MVP candidates have combined to put up numbers that have only been replicated twice before in MLB history. […]

It didn’t take long for Michael Lorenzen to make an impact on the Philadelphia Phillies. After his phenomenal no-hitter against the Washington Nationals, Lorenzen took a step back and reflected on what his performance meant to him and the Phillies. Lorenzen needed 124 pitches to complete his no-hitter against the Nats. But when he got […]

KBO League star Jung Hoo Lee is unlikely to play again this season due to an ankle injury. The next time he does take the field though, it is likely to be on an MLB one. Despite having his season cut short, Lee is still expected to be posted for MLB clubs by his current […]

The Miami Marlins are in the midst of a dogfight for the NL wildcard, and reinforcements from recently acquired first baseman Josh Bell are just what the doctor ordered in the eyes of manager Skip Schumaker. The Marlins traded for Bell right at the deadline last week, and he is already proving that he is […]

The Texas Rangers acquired SP Max Scherzer prior to the 2023 MLB trade deadline from the New York Mets. Despite receiving interest from other teams, Texas ultimately landed the veteran starting pitcher. Scherzer recently made a brutally honest admission about the Mets-Rangers trade, per Foul Territory on Twitter. “I didn’t think I was getting traded,” […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are trying to remain in contention for a Wild Card spot, so every game is important for them, especially as Bo Bichette works his way back from an injury. On Thursday, things got a bit rowdy against the Cleveland Guardians in the top of the 7th inning. George Springer was called […]

The record for the 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers suggests this is the worst team that Mookie Betts has been a part of since being traded from the Boston Red Sox. As far as talent goes, Mookie Betts would agree. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Dodgers won’t compete for a championship. The chemistry that the 2023 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is the favorite in the National League MVP race. Los Angeles Dodgers stars Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts also may be in the conversation. However, does Acuna Jr’s Atlanta Braves teammate Matt Olson have a chance of surprising everyone and winning the award? Olson is in the midst of a fantastic 2023 […]

The Chicago White Sox claimed former New York Yankees pitcher Deivi Garcia off waivers on Thursday, adding pitching depth to one of the worst staffs in the American League. Garcia was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Monday and found himself a new home four days later. Garcia was once one of the Yankees’ […]

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson recently appeared on the Pardon My Take podcast, and was asked about what it was like replacing fan favorite Freddie Freeman at first base. “Yeah I think there was a tad of it,” Matt Olson said, when asked if he was worried about the fan reaction to him replacing […]

The Colorado Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the beginning of a four game series Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rockies-Dodgers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockies have faced the Dodgers five times […]

It’s no secret that Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr is one of the best players in the game. He’s running away with the NL MVP and continues to wow everyone with each passing day. Example: His teammate Matt Olson. Amid Acuna Jr’s ridiculous campaign where he’s slugged 26 home runs and swiped 53 bags, […]

The Chicago White Sox continue to deal with organizational dysfunction, with the latest saga involving their recently traded relief pitcher Keynan Middleton who revisited his old team as a member of the New York Yankees. Middleton took the mound at Guaranteed Rate field for the first time since being traded to the Yankees last week […]

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is having a great year, and so is his team, as they are the best team in MLB by record. Matt Olson was a key member of the Oakland Athletics in the past, before the team had a fire sale, which included him getting traded to the Braves. Olson […]