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The Minnesota Twins and the Milwaukee Brewers have the option to go all out ahead of the trade deadline to fortify and address the needs of their respective rosters. However, both teams might not be looking to make such loud noises on the trade front and likely would settle with minor deals, per Jeff Passan […]

The New York Mets and New York Yankees meet the final two games of the subway series on Tuesday and Wednesday. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Mets-Yankees prediction and pick. We also let you know how to watch the game. Both of these teams have been pretty […]

The oldest active Major League Baseball player could be on the move again after ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that both the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in potentially acquiring Rich Hill. The Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the team back in January, after his fourth stint […]

The Kansas City Royals are going to sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They already traded RP Aroldis Chapman to the Texas Rangers. Kansas City features other potential trade candidates as well. However, veteran catcher Salvador Perez isn’t expected to be dealt away. A recent report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan stated the same about […]

If you decided to step right up and meet the 2023 New York Mets, you probably had a bad time. The Mets have been brutal this season after going on a historic spending spree. With a 46-53 record, they’re way closer to the bottom of the NL East than they are to the top. The […]

The Seattle Mariners snapped their postseason drought a season ago, but returning to the playoffs will be a challenge in 2023. The Mariners have endured a mediocre campaign, currently sporting a 50-50 record which places them fourth in the American League West. As a result, Seattle is facing a difficult decision ahead of the trade […]

Although the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are not very near playoff contention at the moment, neither seem to be giving up on the 2023 season. With the MLB trade deadline quickly approaching, rumors are that both the Yankees and Red Sox are expected to be active in the next week, reports ESPN’s […]

It’s safe to say that things have gone downhill for the Chicago White Sox since they won the AL Central during the 2021 season. Last year, they were unable to sustain their explosion into the limelight, missing out on the postseason by five wins, and now in 2023, they have fallen even further off the […]

The San Diego Padres are struggling mightily this season. At 48-52, their playoff hopes seem incredibly bleak. Usually, when a team is struggling by this point in the season, said team will be selling some of their pieces at the trade deadline. However.., that doesn’t seem to be the case for this San Diego team. […]

The arms race might be on in the AL East. With five teams boasting a record above .500, every team will feel like they have a shot at making the postseason — and as we all know, the MLB playoffs might be the most susceptible to randomness among the major sports leagues in the United […]

The Chicago Cubs are running out of time to determine if they should trade Marcus Stroman or Cody Bellinger. With exactly one week left until the 2023 MLB trade deadline, the Cubs haven’t committed to making Marcus Stroman and Cody Bellinger available. At least not yet. The way Chicago plays over its next two series […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are heading into the 2023 MLB trade deadline as sellers. With a 45-56 record, it’s the most sensible path forward. Stars like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt may not be up for grabs, though not for a lack of interest. The redbirds are seemingly taking this year to reload and try […]

General managers believe that both the Texas Rangers and the Cincinnati Reds are going to be among the busiest teams in wheeling and dealing ahead of the MLB trade deadline, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. For the Rangers, executives think that even though Texas is leading the American League West division, it has every reason […]

After taking game one, the Baltimore Orioles look to make it two straight over the Philadelphia Phillies. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Phillies prediction, pick, and how-to watch. Yesterday, the Orioles took game one in a fairly dramatic fashion. The scoring started in the top of the second […]

With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching next week, the biggest question looming is whether or not the Los Angeles Angels will trade superstar Shohei Ohtani, and we have an idea of how most teams are approaching the situation. The Angels are not necessarily out of contention, but have to leapfrog the Boston Red Sox, New […]

That Miami Marlins travel up the state of Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Rays for a quick two game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Marlins-Rays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Marlins were one of […]

The Los Angeles Tigers and the Detroit Tigers start their series today. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Tigers prediction, pick, and how-to watch. The Angels come into the game after winning two of three over the Pirates over the weekend. That makes it five wins in six games […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ injury woes at center field could not have come at the worst possible time. Aaron Hicks is the latest casualty. With the Orioles leading the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in the bottom of the third inning on Monday, Hicks caught a fly ball in center field for the second out. Unfortunately, his diving […]

Sal Frelick was called up a few days ago and had his highly-anticipated debut for the Milwaukee Brewers, and he has not disappointed. In fact, Frelick is just the second Brewers player ever to record five hits and a home run in their first three games, according to ESPN. The only other player to do […]

Injury recovery times are usually tricky. Most players would want to rest after nursing the health concern and have a slow integration back into the rotation. The Houston Astros and Dusty Baker are taking a different approach to this. They are using a return strategy for Jose Altuve that is unlike what most teams do. […]

When you think of the sweetest swings in the history of baseball, Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. comes to mind. The former MVP brought plenty of swagger and success to Seattle and sits upon the franchise’s Mount Rushmore. But on Monday, Kolten Wong etched himself into Mariners lore with a certain swing only The […]

The MLB trade deadline, which is on August 1st, is quickly approaching and there is bound to be some big news in the next week. Teams that are far from the playoff picture may be looking to sell, while teams in the hunt could be looking to make a big move to get a player […]

Cody Bellinger is having a resurgence with the Chicago Cubs. Along with the success he’s enjoying at the plate, especially of late, are the rumors about a potential move by the Cubs to deal him before this coming August’s MLB trade deadline. If the Cubs get serious about using Bellinger as trade bait, the Texas […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast an embarrassment of riches that, despite losing one of their key figures in Gavin Lux to a torn ACL during Spring Training, they have remained the cream of the crop in the NL West. But what if the up-and-coming 25-year old shortstop could somehow play a role deep into the […]

Outfielder Colton Cowser turned out to be the hero the Baltimore Orioles needed to beat the Philadelphia Phillies on the road Monday night. Cowser’s RBI double in the top of the ninth inning gave the Orioles the lead on their way to a 3-2 victory. For his heroics, Cowser got himself a mini-milk bath from […]

It wasn’t too long ago when the Baltimore Orioles embraced the necessity of having to rebuild, bottoming out from 2018 to 2021. During that span, the Orioles won just 32.6 percent of their games. But in 2023, the fruits of their putridity over those years are beginning to pay off tenfold. Following their 3-2 victory […]

Elly De La Cruz has been one of the brightest spots of the Cincinnati Reds incredible 2023 season, and he showcased exactly why in Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. In the third inning, De La Cruz absolutely hammered a baseball and it ended up going 456 feet and it left the Brewers stadium. De […]

The San Diego Padres don’t seem to know what they are through 100 games or what they want at the MLB trade deadline. According to Ken Rosenthal, the club might play the parts of seller and buyer next week. The Padres’ approach could depend on how their week goes with two home series against the […]

Could Adam Duvall become a member of the Atlanta Braves for the third time in his career? With the MLB trade deadline just one week away, Atlanta could make a move on the veteran outfielder. The Braves have expressed interest in retaining Duvall’s services, per MassLive.com’s Sean McAdam. If a potential deal falls through, Duvall […]

There might not be a more hated person in Philadelphia Monday night than Phillies manager Rob Thomson, whose decision-making against the Baltimore Orioles led to the team’s fans expressing their rage on Twitter. The fans are particularly outraged by Thomson’s decision to leave Kyle Schwarber in the outfield in the ninth which proved to be […]

The Shohei Ohtani trade deadline mania is in full swing, with nearly half the league trying to acquire the Los Angeles Angels superstar. The race got a little more interesting on Monday, with the rumor that the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks are allegedly reaching out and inquiring about a possible trade. With the deadline […]

As the trade deadline rapidly approaches, it appears the Atlanta Braves simply cannot quit its love affair with former All-Star slugger and current Boston Red Sox outfielder, Adam Duvall. Already dealt to the Braves twice in his 10-year career, a third transaction could be on the horizon according to Sean McAdam of MassLive.com. A deal […]

Father time remains undefeated when battling it out with professional athletes. Most players can run as fast as they want by changing up their routine or diet. Although, age will surely catch up to them. A lot of people can play well into their forties but injuries and aches get longer to heal from. This […]

The Oakland Athletics are virtually out of playoff contention. With just 28 wins through 102 games in the 2023 MLB regular season, the A’s have reasons to become among the busiest sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline in August. Two names worth paying attention to on that front are starter Paul Blackburn and reliever […]

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner has struggled mightily this season, and he had a couple of tough moments against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Trea Turner’s misfortunes started in the top of the fifth inning, when he botched a ground ball off of the bat of Jorge Mateo of the Orioles that would have ended […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Monday evening with a 57-41 record, poised to take on the Toronto Blue Jays in a pivotal home matchup. The Dodgers are clinging to a tight lead in the National League West with designs on bringing home the division title. Prior to Monday night’s action, Manager Dave Roberts was asked […]

The Chicago White Sox are going to be sellers at this seasons’ MLB Trade Deadline, and although starting pitcher Lance Lynn has a no-trade list, he would likely be willing to waive his protection for certain contenders, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Lance Lynn can block a trade to the Seattle Mariners, San […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently dead last in the National League Central division and over 10 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. It won’t be surprising to see the Pirates be a seller ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline this August, and if that’s the case, eyes should be on All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already been linked to various different potential trade candidates ahead of the 2023 deadline. The team is reportedly interested in Chicago White Sox ace Lucas Giolito. LA has also been mentioned as a possible landing destination for Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels. Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals […]