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The Cincinnati Reds traded one of the biggest names of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, pitcher Luis Castillo, to the Seattle Mariners. The New York Yankees were one of the many teams interested in trading for the All-Star but couldn’t bring him in. The main reason why Castillo isn’t bound for The Bronx is that […]

The Chicago White Sox have endured a mediocre season. However, they are still in the AL Central division race. Despite rumors of selling ahead of the deadline, Chicago decided to hold onto their stars and pursue a division win in 2022. And Chicago is looking to upgrade right away. The White Sox are reportedly interested […]

Luis Castillo seemed destined to be traded to the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers. Almost every rumor indicated that one of the big market teams would get a deal done for the Cincinnati Reds ace. Instead, the Seattle Mariners swooped in and landed Castillo. But was it a good trade for Seattle? Let’s […]

The Los Angeles Angels threw a massive curveball into every team’s MLB trade deadline plans when it was revealed that the club was “listening to offers” on two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. While an Ohtani trade is still viewed as unlikely, the Angels MVP certainly didn’t quiet the rumors with recent comments on his future with […]

The San Francisco Giants struggled this season compared to their 107 wins last year. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have a considerable advantage in the NL West, but the Giants are just 3.5 games behind St Louis. For the third NL Wildcard spot. There have been many gaping holes in the pitching […]

Mike Trout has been one of the most consistent forces in MLB. The Los Angeles Angels star has been the long bright in what has otherwise been a tumultuous era for the team. He’s extremely talented, and for the most part was consistently available throughout the year. Recently, though, there has been a surprising development […]

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross likely didn’t go into his game on Thursday thinking he’d be the talk of baseball social media. However, he became a hot-button topic during the game. Cameras caught the former Cubs catcher-turned-manager flashing both his middle fingers during the game. He obviously aimed the gesture at San Francisco Giants outfielder […]

The New York Yankees missed out on the Luis Castillo trade sweepstakes, as he was sent to the Seattle Mariners Friday night. The Bronx Bombers have already moved on, it seems. A new report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post indicates the team is now focused on Oakland Athletics’ starter Frankie Montas. The […]

Houston Astros star slugger Yordan Alvarez is undeniably one of Major League Baseball’s premier power bats. And on Friday night, he proved it to the world. The 25-year-old designated hitter clubbed his 30th home run of the 2022 season against the Seattle Mariners. The 84 games it took him to reach the 30 homer mark […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of a fierce playoff race. While the chances of the catching up to the New York Yankees are slim, they are still well in the running for a Wild Card spot in the American League. With teams like the Mariners and the Rays hot on their tails, […]

We’ve now had one of our first big splashes ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Seattle Mariners are acquiring two-time All-Star and Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo. Per Jeff Passan: BREAKING: The Seattle Mariners are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made headlines earlier in the week for all the wrong reasons. The former back-to-back NBA MVP threw an honorary first pitch for the Oakland A’s, and let’s just say it wasn’t exactly his best performance. Pittsburgh Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger recently took to the mound as the 40-year-old was […]

Atlanta Braves star Austin Riley has emerged as one of the better hitters in the National League. He is tearing the cover off the ball in the month of July and is close to surpassing one of baseball’s greats. Riley recorded three extra-base hits on Friday night, bringing him to 24 on the month. He […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge continues to prove his worth ahead of a mammoth extension this winter, whether it’s in the Bronx or elsewhere. On Friday night, the All-Star slugged his 40th home run of the season, taking the Kris Bubic offering 449 feet. In the process, he became the first player since 2001 […]

Joe Musgrove was a first-time All-Star this season and he’s finally going to get paid like one. Per Jon Heyman, the San Diego Padres are closing in on signing their ace to a new five-year extension in the ballpark of $100 million: Joe Musgrove and the Padres are close to a deal. Deal expected to […]

As was the case last season, the Seattle Mariners face quite an intriguing MLB trade deadline in the coming days. Ahead of the 2021 MLB trade deadline, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto opted for low-risk, high-reward moves in an effort to provide his team with one last push to clinch a wild-card spot […]

The San Diego Padres’ rotation was dealt an unfortunate blow recently when MacKenzie Gore went on the IL with an elbow injury. But, they can now breathe a sigh of relief. Per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, Gore’s MRI results showed no structural damage and he’ll likely avoid surgery: Sounds like the Padres are very encouraged […]

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly been listening to trade offers for Shohei Ohtani. With Ohtani currently set to hit free agency in 2024, and no clear indication that he is looking to re-sign, the Angels could look to move him. Any deal involving the 28-year-old superstar would come at a steep price. Jon Heyman […]

The New York Mets are expected to make some moves at the August 2nd MLB Trade Deadline, with a big need for bullpen help and even another bat. While they’ve been linked to both Willson Contreras and David Robertson of the Chicago Cubs, it appears they have their eyes on two Boston Red Sox players […]

The MLB trade deadline is just days away, and the Toronto Blue Jays reportedly are looking to bolster their roster via a pair of pivotal moves. As noted by The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, the Blue Jays are aiming to add both a starting pitcher and a left-handed bat. Bowden linked both Washington Nationals outfielder Juan […]

The Chicago Cubs take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs Giants prediction and pick. Marcus Stroman takes the bump for the Cubs, while Alex Cobb goes to the mound for the Giants. Marcus Stroman has a 4.38 ERA, but that does not tell the story of how […]

Shohei Ohtani is one of the most exciting talents in the history of baseball. The reigning AL MVP is an elite talent both at the plate and on the pitching mound. In 2021 he had the third most home runs in the MLB with 46 on the season. He also had 80 extra-base hits which […]

The Texas Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rangers Angels prediction and pick. Martin Perez gets the call for the Rangers, while Patrick Sandoval gets the start for the Angels. Martin Perez has a 2.59 ERA. He has been terrific for Texas this season. That said, […]

The San Diego Padres remain in quite a dilemma regarding Joe Musgrove’s future with the team, as he is set to become a free agent later this year. At the least, the Padres have continued to make a push to prevent him from soon hitting free agency. As noted by the New York Post’s Jon […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are making a true playoff push this season. Despite Bryce Harper being injured, they have one of the National League’s Wild Card spots locked down. As the 2022 MLB trade deadline approaches, they are looking to make upgrades. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Phillies have Cleveland Guardians pitcher Zach […]

An intriguing inter-league duel is on tap as the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins take a trip out west to take on the playoff-worthy San Diego Padres. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Twins-Padres prediction and pick will be revealed. The start of a three-game set will be a sight for sore eyes […]

After an absolute beatdown occurring within the thin air of the Mile High City, the Los Angeles Dodgers will seek another repeat of their performance from yesterday when they take on the Colorado Rockies for the second consecutive night. Let us take a closer look at our MLB odds series, where our Dodgers-Rockies prediction and […]

The Seattle Mariners will continue their battle with the Houston Astros in the second of a four-game series Friday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Mariners-Astros prediction and pick we have laid out below. Seattle is fighting for their playoff lives, sitting in […]

An intriguing matchup pitting two American League teams looking to get off on the right foot this weekend will square off on the diamond as the Detroit Tigers continue their road trip to “The Six” to take on the Toronto Blue Jays for game two of this series. It is time to take a sneak […]

The Chicago White Sox are set to host the Oakland Athletics today in the first matchup of a three-game weekend series at Guaranteed Rate Field. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Athletics-White Sox prediction and pick we have laid out below. The 49-49 White […]

MLB insider Hector Gomez reported that the Washington Nationals are prepared to make one final extension offer to superstar Juan Soto. Soto has been the subject of numerous trade rumors and is expected to be traded prior to the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, based on Gomez’ report, there is a possibility he remains with […]

The Cleveland Guardians will travel South to battle the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series at lovely Tropicana Field. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Guardians-Rays prediction and pick we have laid out below. Cleveland, sitting in the middle of playoff contention, and […]

Happy Friday baseball fans and bettors alike! The second-place St. Louis Cardinals visit the Washington Nationals in the nation’s capital to begin a three-game set. Join us for our  MLB odds series, where our Cardinals-Nationals prediction and pick will be revealed. With stars Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado back in the lineup for tonight’s game, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates will continue their four-game series in Pittsburgh Friday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Phillies-Pirates prediction and pick we have laid out below. Philadelphia has been much better since firing Joe Girardi, going 30-18 under interim manager […]

The New York Yankees already made a move to acquire outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals. But New York isn’t done making high-profile moves. The Yankees haven’t won a World Series since 2009 and have championship aspirations this season. So they are going to do whatever it takes to upgrade their roster. The […]

The San Francisco Giants’ 2022 season has not gone according to plan. Off the heels of a 100-win season, the expectation for this team was to retain some competitiveness in a stacked division. Despite key players leaving the team, many expected the team to still be in the hunt for a Wild Card spot. After […]

The Atlanta Braves are set to host the Arizona Diamondbacks today in the first matchup of a three-game weekend series at Truist Park. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Diamondbacks-Braves prediction and pick we have laid out below. Atlanta got off to a strong […]

The Boston Red Sox have a decision to make. They currently sit at .500 which places them dead last in the AL East. The Red Sox are not going to win the AL East this season. However, they are just 3.5 games out of the AL Wild Card. But is that enough to entice them […]

The MLB appears to have some major moves on the horizon with the trade deadline looming. A potential new superstar may have made his way onto the market as the Angels are reportedly listening to offers for Shohei Ohtani. The reigning AL MVP is a game-changing talent and is in the prime of his career. […]