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Sonny Gray’s numbers are still very respectable this season, but his recent struggles are hard to ignore. The Minnesota Twins All-Star pitcher allowed five runs against the Seattle Mariners Monday night, losing his second straight start. Gray hasn’t earned a win in a start since April 30. The issue, once again for Gray, was his […]

It was a comeback win for the Los Angeles Dodgers last night, as they play game two against the Baltimore Orioles. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with Dodgers-Orioles prediction, pick, and how to watch. After taking two of three over the weekend against the Mets, the Dodgers opened their series […]

The San Diego Padres travel north of the border to visit the Toronto Blue Jays. Check out our MLB odds series as we give you a Padres-Blue Jays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Padres lost three of four to the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has made history in just his sixth MLB season. Ohtani became just the third player (Mike Trout, Troy Glaus) in Angels franchise history to record multiple seasons with 35 home runs, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Glaus, a member of the Anaheim Angels’ 2002 World […]

Two of the hottest teams in the National League face off as the Milwaukee Brewers visit the Philadelphia Phillies. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with Brewers-Phillies prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Brewers opened the second half the same way they finished the first half. They took a series […]

The Houston Astros are in the midst of becoming the latest dynasty in Major League Baseball, whether it’s tainted or not. The Astros are coming off their second World Series championship in five years, along with a record setting six ALCS appearances and will be looking to build upon that dynasty with the growth of […]

Complete dominance from Boston Red Sox reliever Nick Pivetta tonight, and he made some history along the way. Six no-hit innings, no runs allowed, and 13 strikeouts out of the bullpen. His 13 Ks in relief against the Oakland Athletics are the most in Red Sox franchise history. That’s also the most strikeouts by a […]

The Cuban Missile is very much still, well, a missile on the mound. Aroldis Chapman proved that again with an insane 103 MPH fastball he threw in the bottom of the ninth inning against Jose Siri during Monday night’s game in Arlington between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays. Aroldis Chapman blows a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/outfielder Chris Taylor unleashed a massive grand slam Monday night to lead his team to a come-from-behind 6-4 win against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. It’s not the first grand slam hit this season by Taylor, whose crucial home run has the Dodgers entering an exclusive statistical territory. Via ESPN Stats […]

Sometimes, there’s a silver lining waiting around in the hobby, as a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card was found in the strangest of places – a cheese box. This unlikely discovery led to the said baseball card being saved after 60 years and sent to PSA for grading, which resulted in a $186,000 payday […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made a roster move on Monday to try and beef up their relief pitching when they signed Ryan Tepera for the rest of the season. Tepera had been having a down year for the Angels, with a whopping 7.27 ERA in his 10 appearances. It appears to be a rarity on […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are occupying first place in the National League Central as the MLB trade deadline inches ever closer. Unfortunately, the news isn’t all good for the Brewers. Milwaukee announced that left-hander Wade Miley has hit the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 14. Miley is dealing with discomfort in his elbow, the team […]

With the 50-44 record, the New York Yankees currently sit in fourth place in the AL East. As the Yankees look to make a second half push, New York is eyeing a trade for a young St. Louis Cardinals outfielder. Dylan Carlson has emerged as a potential trade target for the Yankees, via Mark Feinsand […]

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has been recognized as the first National League Player of the Week since the MLB All-Star break after a shining performance at the plate in the recently concluded three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on the road. Although the Nats lost twice in that series, those defeats have not […]

A shoulder issue has put Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the shelf, but it appears that he is making some progress toward full recovery. In a report by Jim Plunkett of the Orange County Register, it was said that the Dodgers pitcher will be having a bullpen session Tuesday, which can be considered […]

The Los Angeles Angels are at a major crossroads right now on the Shohei Ohtani front. They have been unable to agree on an extension with their star pitcher, who as it stands, will be a free agent next summer. Unsurprisingly, the Angels are now looking at the prospect of cashing in on the 29-year-old […]

The Kansas City Royals are a team far removed from their last World Series title in 2015, when current star Salvador Perez hit 21 home runs. The Royals currently find themselves in last place in the American League Central, twelve games behind the next closest team, the Chicago White Sox. Perez left this past Sunday’s […]

The Cleveland Guardians have struggled to open the second half of the 2023 season, most recently getting swept by the Texas Rangers. Cleveland is three games under .500 but they sit just 2.5 games back of the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central. The Guardians will have a difficult decision when it comes to […]

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson said that he has a grade 2-plus to grade 3 calf strain, and that he has not been given a timetable for a return, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Josh Donaldson has struggled mightily this season. This injury could cause him to miss the majority of the […]

Aaron Judge’s 2022 season with the New York Yankees was historic. He set a new American League home run record and won the American League MVP award. However, the Yankees star will not repeat as MVP since he’s spent a significant amount of time on the IL with an injury. Instead, Shohei Ohtani is on […]

Behind the legs and bat of top prospect Elly De La Cruz, the Cincinnati Reds have taken Major League Baseball by storm over the last month. The Reds won twelve straight games in June, then won nine of 11 contests leading up to the MLB All-Star break. This scintillating month took Cincy from five games […]

It’s not often we see superstar players willing to change positions mid-season in order to help their teams. That can’t be said for Mookie Betts, a career outfielder who has flawlessly taken over at second base for the Los Angeles Dodgers since the All-Star break. Betts started all three games at second base in the […]

Despite starting the second-half of the 2023 MLB season on a positive note, nothing has really changed for the St. Louis Cardinals. They still remain 11.5 games back in the National League Central with a slew of injuries and deficiencies. This perennial scrapper just does not have enough time, resources or good fortune to claw […]

Same On Monday, July 17th, we have a great slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 15-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Monday, July 17th. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good […]

On Monday, July 17th, we have a great slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a no runs first inning parlay that’s paying out over 2-1 odds. We take a look at this no runs first-inning parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Monday, July 17th. With a ton of options on the board, […]

Jeff Passan is usually breaking injury news and the biggest trades and signings Major League Baseball has to offer. On Monday, MLB’s top reporter broke the news about his own injury. Passan said he broke his back after an accident involving a tree branch, but that it won’t hinder his job of staying on top […]

The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball. They seemingly do everything well and don’t necessarily need to make any splashy moves prior to the 2023 MLB trade deadline. However, they still could look to make some sneaky additions prior to the deadline. After all, every bit of depth helps in the postseason. The […]

It is an AL Central showdown as the Detroit Tigers face the Kansas City Royals. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Royals prediction, pick, and how-to watch. The Tigers come into the match-up winning two of three in Seattle after the break. Detroit has won five of their last ten […]

The biggest question in sports right now is whether or not the Los Angeles Angels will trade superstar Shohei Ohtani. As the trade deadline approaches, there’s no clear answer to that question, but the rumors continue to fly nonetheless. Angels players are taking notice of the rumors and it seems to be impacting their ability […]

When the Texas Rangers acquired Aroldis Chapman from the Kansas City Royals in a trade, Will Smith had to embrace splitting save opportunities, and he has done so to this point. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy had great words regarding the role Will Smith has played with the Rangers. “He’s great,” Bruce Bochy said of Smith […]

Someone has to win the NL Central, and over the last few weeks, the Milwaukee Brewers have re-established themselves as the favorites atop the division. The Brewers started hot in April, experienced a two-month slump, then found their form again leading up to the All-Star Break. Things are far from settled in this unpredictable division, […]

The Boston Red Sox travel to NorCal to take on the Oakland Athletics Monday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Red Sox-Athletics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Red Sox swept the Athletics right before the All-Star break […]

Will Shohei Ohtani be traded ahead of the 2023 deadline? It’s the most pressing question in MLB at the moment. In fact, the entire sports world is even tuned into this developing storyline. The Los Angeles Angels superstar’s future hangs in the balance as the Halos prepare to make arguably the biggest decision in the […]

The MLB trade deadline could get very hectic over the next couple of weeks. With all eyes focused on guys like Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, there are plenty of other names. The Tampa Bay Rays are one team that could get involved in a number of different ways, and Bob Nightengale of USA Today […]

The Minnesota Twins head on the road to take on the Seattle Mariners in game one of a four-game series Monday evening at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. So let’s check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Twins-Mariners prediction and pick. Minnesota (48-46) has completed their three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics before […]

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India is still left looking for a cure to his woes at the plate. So far in the month of July, India has hit just .174 with a .250 on-base percentage and .370 slugging percentage. India is in a territory he said he’s never been in during his career, but there’s […]

Will Shohei Ohtani be traded this season? That’s the question on every MLB fans’ minds right now. The Los Angeles Angels superstar is the subject of many trade rumors this season. While the usual suspects are involved (the Dodgers, the Mets, and the Padres), one team lurks as a dark horse for Ohtani. The Baltimore […]

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins just gave Boston Red Sox fans a reason to hate him, as he just told Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts that Fenway Park is his least favorite stadium. Cedric just surprised Mookie with his least favorite stadium 😅 Tune in NOW 👉 https://t.co/HJGeNjY5uJ pic.twitter.com/xwLo82p1WR — B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) July […]

Mental health in sports is being accepted and prioritized now more than ever, with several athletes missing time during the season due to anxiety. One of those players is Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May, who talked about dealing with anxiety earlier this season on the Chris Rose Rotation. May missed more than a month after […]