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Freddie Freeman is a World Series champion, MVP, and seven-time All-Star. He’s played for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, two franchises with plenty of popularity. Despite all of this, is it possible that Freeman is underrated? Freeman is a great player and everyone agrees with that assessment. When people think of MLB’s current […]

Marcus Stroman is one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball this season and earned his second All-Star nod, but the Chicago Cubs ace does not plan on pitching in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game next week in Seattle. Stroman will rather elect to take the extra day of rest, which would give him […]

Although the St. Louis Cardinals learned that Tommy Edman has no structural damage in his wrist, they will not be taking any chances with their coveted utility man. The team is placing him on the 10-day injured list and calling up infielder Jose Fermin from Triple-A to take his roster spot, via St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s […]

It is a weekend series between the New York Mets and San Diego Padres. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Padres prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. This series features two teams that spent a bunch of money in the offseason to improve their squads and both have been major disappointments. […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for today’s MLB slate as we turn our attention towards this series between American League West rivals. The Seattle Mariners (43-43) will take on the Houston Astros (49-39) for the second game of their four-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Mariners-Astros prediction and pick. […]

It is interleague baseball as the Chicago White Sox host the St. Louis Cardinals. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-White Sox prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Cardinals come in after taking a win yesterday over the Marlins to avoid the four-game sweep. The Cardinals have won four of […]

The 2023 MLB Draft is right around the corner. This year’s group of prospects features no shortage of talent. The draft is scheduled to begin on July 9th at 7 PM EST and will last until Tuesday, July 11th, ahead of the MLB All-Star Game. You can find more information on how to watch the […]

The Minnesota Twins received a positive update on injured relief pitcher Brock Stewart, who’s been sidelined since June 27 with right elbow soreness. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said on MLB Network Radio that the team expects Stewart to come off the injured list soon after the All-Star break, according to Jon Morosi. Stewart is having […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for Friday’s MLB slate as we’ll see an interleague matchup between two of baseball’s biggest markets. The Chicago Cubs (40-46) will face the New York Yankees (48-40) for the first game of their upcoming series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs-Yankees prediction and pick. The […]

The Tampa Bay Rays suffered a tough blow with star pitcher Shane McClanahan landing on the IL. He was in the running for the American League Cy Young award before the injury, and since then, Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez has jumped him in the latest odds. However, there is some clarity regarding McClanahan’s injury […]

It is an NL East showdown as the Philadelphia Phillies face the Miami Marlins. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Marlins prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Phillies come into the game after sweeping the Rays earlier this week. They have now won eight of their last ten. In the […]

The Cleveland Guardians are making plenty of headlines in the MLB and are chasing the Minnesota Twins for first place in the American League Central. Now, their Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers, drew some attention in Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers Triple-A affiliate Nashville Sounds. George Valera, who is one of the Guardians’ top […]

The two best teams in baseball face as the Atlanta Braves visit the Tampa Bay Rays. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Rays prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Braves enter the match-up after taking two of three from the Guardians and winning ten of their last 11 games. In […]

Though the New York Yankees occupy a playoff spot in the crowded American League playoff picture, their season has been clouded by injuries and players performing well below their expectations. One of those players is starting pitcher Luis Severino, who turned in another dismal outing on Thursday. Severino allowed seven runs on ten hits and […]

Finally, Carlos Rodon will be making his debut for the New York Yankees. After months of anticipation following a forearm injury and some rehab starts in the minor leagues, the two-time All-Star is ready to hit the mound for his new team. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is very pleased with Rodon’s physical status ahead of […]

Gerrit Cole’s value to the New York Yankees can be seen through his 3.6 bWAR and 2.79 ERA. Simply put, he has been one of the very best pitchers in baseball in 2023. But beyond that, his value is the result of his immense attention to detail and obsessive drive to get himself and his […]

For the second time in under a week, Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Corbin Carroll was forced to leave a game with a right shoulder injury. The All-Star outfielder will undergo an MRI on Friday to reveal the extent of the ailment, but manager Torey Lovullo said the team received positive news on the injury. “More positive […]

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor is heating up at the right time, and he went full throttle in the Amazin’s latest victory. Lindor had his first career five-hit game, hitting perfect at the plate and scoring three of the Mets nine runs in a 9-0 rout of the Diamondbacks. Buck Showalter was impressed with […]

The Colorado Rockies have, once again, fallen off the pace in the NL West standings. At the time of writing, the Rockies have posted a meager 33-55 record, which isn’t only “good” for worst in the NL West, but the entire NL. Thus, with trade season fast approaching, one would think that the Rockies will […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks got a serious injury scare on Thursday night when star outfielder Corbin Carroll went down mid swing during an at bat in the 7th inning. He started clutching his right shoulder after a big hack, and was immediately taken out of the game. Corbin Carroll was removed from the game after seeming […]

Thursday night, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the Yankees’ weakness in left field and potential moves to address the position before the MLB trade deadline on August 1. Boone said the position has been a “mixed bag” defensively, but also that it has been a problem. However, he didn’t indicate that the team […]

It was not a good night Thursday for Luis Severino and the New York Yankees at all. Severino, who got the start for the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, got wrecked by Gunnar Henderson and company in a 14-1 New York loss at home. Despite the embarrassing loss for the Yankees and his utterly […]

In a 14-1 slaughter of the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson became the third rookie in Orioles history to record four hits and five RBIs in a game, according to ESPN Stats & Info. He did it all by the fourth inning. Henderson finished the night 4-7 with two home runs and […]

The New York Yankees entered Thursday night’s MLB action solidly in third place in the AL Central. Looking up at the Baltimore Orioles in second place, few expected a blowout at Yankee Stadium, even with a struggling Luis Severino on the mound. What unfolded was pure carnage as the Yankees’ starter was chased from the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are used to injuries at this point and have so far shown the ability to weather all of their adversity (48-38 and currently in second National league Wild Card spot). But the latest injury update for reliever Daniel Hudson goes beyond just the shaky state of the Dodgers bullpen. It is […]

The Atlanta Braves got a positive boost with the news that ace Max Fried will continue his rehab with a minor league assignment this weekend. The left-handed star pitcher has been out for nearly two months with a forearm strain, and was dominating with a 2.08 ERA through his first five starts. He had first […]

In a sport steeped in tradition and governed by unwritten rules, the Cincinnati Reds rookie, Elly De La Cruz represents a refreshing shift towards a new era in Major League Baseball, changing the way the game is played and experienced. In just a short timeframe, the 21-year-old, along with a few others, is proving to […]

Tommy Edman has been dealing with a lot of wrist discomfort in recent days. This prompted the St. Louis Cardinals to field Dylan Carson at center field and Paul DeJong at shortstop. Fans have been concerned about his injury status ever since because they are stagnating in the NL Central. A much-needed injury update was […]

New York Yankees’ starter Luis Severino was ruthlessly booed at home by New York faithful during another terrible start Thursday. Severino gave up seven earned runs on 10 hits through less than three innings. Sevy gives up his fifth hit of the inning and the boos rain down pic.twitter.com/5v83b1fC2M — Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) July 7, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Thursday night with a chance to gain ground on the NL West leading Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers trailed Arizona by 1.5 games heading into the evening. Five Dodgers have been named to the All-Star team including catcher Will Smith, who broke the silence on making his first career appearance. With […]

The Cleveland Guardians have added pitching depth to their roster. Cleveland has acquired RHP Chris Vallimont from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for cash considerations, via GuardsInsider. This move comes after the Guardians put right-handed pitcher Tristan McKenzie on the 60 day IL list. McKenzie is currently dealing with an elbow strain and has […]

The All-Star break cannot come fast enough for one of the biggest surprises of the 2023 MLB season. The Texas Rangers (51-36) are limping their way to the Midsummer Classic after losing eight of their last 12 games. They now hold just a two-game lead over the Houston Astros in the American League West. It’s […]

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan was observed throwing in the outfield Thursday and could be ready to play by July 16 versus the Kansas City Royals, according to the Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin. McClanahan exited his start against the Royals June 22 due to mid-back tightness. McClanahan leads the MLB in wins (11) […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a series of injuries to their starting pitchers, including Tanner Houck, Chris Sale and Garrett Whitlock. The news on Houck is somewhat encouraging, as he will start throwing again Tuesday, two weeks after undergoing facial surgery. Tanner Houck is expected to start throwing on July 11, per Alex Cora. […]

The entire New York Yankees lineup seemingly began to slump after Aaron Judge suffered an injury in early June. With Judge still out, the lineup hasn’t found much consistency. Anthony Rizzo has certainly endured his struggles following a strong start to the 2023 campaign. Although his overall numbers still look decent, Rizzo commented on his […]

The last thing the New York Yankees need is another injury in the outfield. Unfortunately, that might be what the Bronx Bombers have on their hands. Yankees outfielder Jake Bauers suffered a minor injury while diving for a ball against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday night, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone couldn’t confirm to reporters […]

As the All-Star break approaches, the Houston Astros are chasing the Texas Rangers for the top spot in the AL West. But as the Astros try to continue their ascent to the top, they’ll have to do so without Jose Altuve. Altuve was placed on the 10-day injured list, via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Furthermore, […]

The Cleveland Guardians placed SP Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, per Guardians beat reporter Mandy Bell. Cleveland’s rotation has been hit hard by the injury bug in 2023, with Quantrill, Triston McKenzie, and Aaron Civale all spending time on the IL this season. Quantrill has unfortunately dealt with injury concerns […]

The Boston Red Sox are in last place in the American League East despite entering Thursday one game over .500. Nonetheless, they are still making moves and have now added former San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro, according to Chris Henrique of Boston Sports Journal. ‘Red Sox have signed catcher Jorge Alfaro […]