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The Arizona Diamondbacks (36-25) are in the nations capital as they take on the Washington Nationals (25-35). This game will continue our MLB odds series as we give you a Diamondbacks-Nationals prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch, as well. Game one of this series was won in comeback fashion by the […]

The Cleveland Guardians have not been able to carry over the magic they had during the 2022 season this year just yet. At the time of writing, the Guardians have posted a 27-33 record; the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins, however, are just 3.5 games ahead of them in the win column. Thus, it’s not too […]

Last year, the Philadelphia Phillies started off slowly but got hot at the right time and made it to the World Series. This year’s team is also off to an unimpressive start, though the feelings of last season are not making things much better. Disappointing performances from numerous stars have made Phillies brutally inconsistent. But […]

J.D. Martinez has found a new level at the plate this season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The five-time All-Star is scorching hot as June ramps up and playing a big part in the Dodgers offense. Martinez lost some of his power last season, hitting 16 home runs in 139 games. He already has 15 […]

The Kansas City Royals are the second-worst team in MLB this season. They are only six games ahead of the Oakland Athletics, one of the biggest dumpster fires in the history of American professional sports. The Royals do have a few things going for them, though, with one of them being that they have Aroldis […]

It is the final game of a three-game set between the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Phillies prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Tigers struggled to score last night again. Two nights ago it was seven innings without getting a hit against Aaron Nola […]

The Kansas City Royals (18-43) take on the Miami Marlins (34-28) in the final game of a three game set. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we give out a Royals-Marlins prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch, as well. The Royals are batting .219 in this series. Bobby […]

The Seattle Mariners took game one of the series over the San Diego Padres. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Padres prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Mariners broke a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory last night. Pitching was key in last night’s game and was nice to […]

It is game three of the series between the Oakland Athletics and the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Pirates prediction, pick, and how to watch. Last night the Athletics snapped a 15-game road losing streak as Jace Peterson homered twice in the victory. It seemed like the Athletics […]

This is not exactly how many baseball fans envisioned the first couple of months of the 2023 MLB season going for the Toronto Blue Jays. They have a solid 34-28 record and would be in the playoffs if the season ended today, but there is still an underlying sense of disappointment surrounding this club. As […]

For the first time in nearly a month, Anthony Rendon was able to see action on the field Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-4 win at home over the visiting Chicago Cubs. Rendon went 0-for-2 with a walk before being removed by the Angels in the sixth inning, as they try to get […]

The Seattle Mariners got away with a 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres Tuesday night at Petco Park. Logan Gilbert had a splendid time on the mound, as he contained the Padres’ offense for seven innings. Another hero for Seattle in this game in the eyes of manager Scott Servais is JP Crawford. After […]

Jacob deGrom sent shockwaves through the MLB world with the announcement of his second Tommy John surgery on Tuesday afternoon. The former two-time Cy Young award winner officially went out for the season with a torn UCL after weeks of flare-ups and injury speculation. This was a devastating blow to the Texas Rangers’ starting rotation […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked as though they were on their way to snapping a two-game skid Tuesday night — until they weren’t. Los Angeles suffered a 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series at the Great American Ball Park, and just like everyone else in Dodgers nation, Max […]

Even with all of his accolades, it is easy to take Freddie Freeman for granted. The Los Angles Dodgers first baseman has always been a pillar of consistency but sometimes gets overlooked when considering the very best in baseball, often in favor of more prominent power hitters. Well, he certainty looked the part of a […]

The Miami Marlins have already played 62 games in the 2023 MLB regular season, and so far, infielder Luis Arraez continues to be an on-base machine for the team. In fact, he just became the first player in 15 years to hit at least .400 through 62 games in a campaign, per ESPN Stats & Info: […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, who was out of the lineup again for Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox due to a toe injury, will be going on the IL with a right toe sprain, according to Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record. Judge did not fracture his toe, and manager Aaron […]

The New York Yankees’ Yankee Stadium was shrouded in smoke from a nearby wildfire in Canada on Tuesday, creating an eerie scene. The smoke, which was visible for miles, was caused by more than 160 active forest fires in Quebec, some ignited by lightning strikes but also fueled by unusually dry and warm weather. The […]

Winter is still several months away, but you can just imagine teams across the big leagues salivating over the thought of them winning the looming Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. The Los Angeles Angels’ do-it-all superstar is expected to hit the free agent market by the end of the 2023 MLB season, and for Pedro Martinez, the […]

The Texas Rangers’ World Series hopes were dealt a devastating blow on Tuesday, as ace starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Not only is it a gut punch for the Rangers, but it’s also a bitter pill for deGrom, 34, to swallow, as it […]

The New York Yankees’ loss is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ gain. The Yankees released outfielder Kole Calhoun after he exercised an out clause in his minor-league contract. With the former MLB Gold Glove winner on the open market, the Dodgers decided to scoop him up. Kole Calhoun has joined the Oklahoma City Dodgers, Los Angeles’ […]

Only injuries can stop Aaron Judge from performing monster feats on the field. That’s the case with the New York Yankees superstar slugger right now, as he continues to be absent from the action due to a toe injury he suffered last Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium when he crashed into […]

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated 3B Anthony Rendon from the injured list Tuesday, per Angels PR on Twitter. Meanwhile, the Angels optioned INF Livan Soto to Double-A. It’s been a difficult season for Rendon. He found himself under police investigation following an altercation with an Oakland Athletics fan to open the 2023 campaign. Rendon would […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias is set to return soon after some time on the injured list. Manager Dave Roberts shared as much ahead of their showdown with the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Previously, Roberts shared he expects Urias to return this week as he continues to progress in his recovery. Last Sunday, the […]

Jacob deGrom is leaving behind a lasting legacy for himself. The question is, which legacy will that ultimately be? Will it be that of dominant pitcher, or will he be remembered as someone plagued by recurring injuries, constantly sidelined throughout his career? Better question currently is, what’s next after the shocking Tommy John diagnosis he […]

The shocking news of Jacob deGrom getting shut down for the season was a major blow to the Major League Baseball community, and it surprised just about everyone but New York Mets fans. The former two-time NL Cy Young award winner will now undergo a second Tommy John surgery following another injury to his UCL. […]

The Texas Rangers took a risk by signing Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 million contract in free agency. The contract includes a $37 million option for the 2028 MLB season. Now that deGrom is set to undergo Tommy John surgery and potentially miss the better part of two seasons, that option won’t trigger without […]

On Tuesday, June 6th, we have a full slate of baseball and Fanduel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 3-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Tuesday, June 6th. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good when […]

Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom was understandably emotional after learning that he would need Tommy John surgery. After signing a five-year, $185 million contract with the Rangers in free agency, deGrom could miss the better part of his first two seasons in Texas. Jacob deGrom’s Tommy John surgery is scheduled for next week. The Rangers’ […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of the most surprising teams of the entire early MLB 2023 season. With a speedy, old-school approach, the team is currently vying with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top spot in the NL West as both share a record of 35-25. But if the young Diamondbacks hope to go […]

An intriguing matchup between a pair of unfamiliar foes will be in the works on Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs make the trip to LA to take on the Angels of Anaheim. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Cubs-Angels prediction and pick will be revealed. Most recently, the Cubs split a four-game […]

Jacob deGrom continues to have the worst injury luck in the majors, as the Texas Rangers ace will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. This will be the second time that deGrom, 34, will undergo Tommy John surgery in […]

As fans, members of the team and team executives await results of an MRI, the prevailing question on Aaron Judge is this: will the New York Yankees place him on the IL (injured list)? Judge, who collided with the outfield fall at Dodger Stadium after making a highlight reel catch against the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The San Diego Padres host the Seattle Mariners for the Vedder Cup in America’s Finest City! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Padres prediction and pick. The Mariners and Padres share a stadium in Peoria, Arizona for Spring Training. Over the last decade or so, both fans in Seattle and San […]

A year after running away with the American League Central, the Cleveland Guardians are struggling to stay afloat in Major League Baseball’s worst division. Cleveland is five games below .500 but is fortunate to only be 3.5 games out of first place. The middle infield duo of Andres Jimenez and Amed Rosario both regressed after […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have done the unthinkable with Alek Manoah, as the club has optioned the struggling starting pitcher to the Florida Complex League, according to the team’s Twitter account. The move comes just a day after Manoah hit rock bottom in a start against the Houston Astros, as he failed to make it […]

The St. Louis Cardinals (25-36) visit the Texas Rangers (39-20) for the second of their three-game series. First pitch commences Tuesday at 8:05 p.m. ET. Texas kicked off the series with a bang yesterday – winning 4-3 thanks to a walk-off single from Nathaniel Lowe. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Rangers […]

Even with the best record in the National League, the Atlanta Braves are still looking for ways to maximize their pitching rotation. In doing so, the Braves have made a major decision on one of their best young pitchers. Rookie AJ Smith-Shawver will make his first MLB start on Friday or Saturday against the Washington […]

An NL West showdown in the heart of the Mile High City will be underway only hours from now as the San Francisco Giants battle it out with the Colorado Rockies for bragging rights. It is time to check out our MLB odds series where our Giants-Rockies prediction and pick will be revealed. Without a doubt, […]