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Clayton Kershaw has notched another incredible feat: 200 career wins. In the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-0 win over the New York Mets, the 35-year-old icon struck out seven batters in nine scoreless innings to reach a historic mark that only three other active players have ever reached. Kershaw was somewhat coy about the achievement but […]

The Philadelphia Phillies split yesterday’s doubleheader with the Chicago White Sox and now finish the three-game series. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-White Sox prediction, pick, and how-to watch. In game one Bryson Stott extended his hit streak, as the Phillies scored five in the first three innings en […]

Clayton Kershaw was in vintage form Tuesday night, as he led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-0 win at home over the New York Mets. It wasn’t just any other victory for the future Hall of Famer, though.  The victory against the Mets was the 200th of Kershaw’s legendary career. With that win, Kershaw […]

One of the more fun and intriguing storylines going into the 2023 MLB season was Mookie Betts’ desire to play the infield. Well, he might finally get his chance to return to the inner half of the diamond after Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that the Gold Glove outfielder could be playing shortstop, […]

The New York Mets’ already banged-up rotation just had another hurt body, with the team placing pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list, as reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Carrasco lands on the IL because of inflammation in his right elbow. With Carlos Carrasco out, the Mets now have three starters temporarily sidelined, […]

Los Angeles Angels star- and free agent to be- Shohei Ohtani is in New York for a series against the Yankees- and even the Bronx Bombers are smitten by Sho-time. The Yankees are selling Ohtani’s Japan jersey from the World Baseball Classic in their team store, per Talkin’ Baseball on Twitter. There, nestled nicely next […]

The New York Yankees are off to a strong start to the 2023 MLB season. With a 10-6 record, the Yankees are tied for the second-best record in the American League. Only the Tampa Bay Rays’ historic 13-0 start has kept New York out of first place in the AL East. Tampa Bay’s perfect start, […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani did not waste much time in giving baseball fans in the Bronx a treat. Right in the very first inning of the series-opener in the Big Apple against Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees Tuesday night, Ohtani launched a two-run home run off of Clarke Schmidt to give […]

San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove has yet to appear in a game in the 2023 MLB regular season, but the wait for his return to the mound is soon going to be over, with AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reporting that the right-hander will be making his 2023 MLB debut this coming weekend. “Joe Musgrove […]

Chris Taylor left Monday’s game against the New York Mets due to side discomfort. Taylor, who’s spent time in the outfield and at shortstop this season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, said he doesn’t believe his injury will lead to an IL stint, per Blake Harris. Nevertheless, utility man Luke Williams was called up to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly placed OF Mookie Betts on the paternity listed on Tuesday, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. Utility man Luke Williams has been recalled for the Dodgers as well. Williams will add extra depth for the Dodgers amid Betts’ short absence, as Betts can miss up to three days. Additionally, Williams may […]

The Cincinnati Reds and Hunter Greene have agreed to a contract extension, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Hunter Greene’s contract is worth $53 million over six years, pending a physical. The extension includes a seven-year option that the Reds can pick up for $21 million, according to Passan. Greene’s contract extension puts the pitcher under the […]

After surprising much of the baseball world with a run to the World Series last season, the Philadelphia Phillies are off to a sputtering start in 2023. Winning just six of their first 16 games, the Phillies are already well off the pace in the NL East standings. Still, there is plenty of time for […]

Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeffrey Springs is reportedly expected to need Tommy John Surgery, per Marc Topkin. Springs’ initial injury timeline was set at a minimum of two months. The ailment, however, is one that will keep him out until 2024 as a result of the surgery. Springs, 30, was off to an extraordinary start […]

Carlos Rodon’s New York Yankees debut could be pushed back even further. The Yankees’ pitcher is dealing with a back injury that will require tests in addition to the forearm strain that has forced him to start the 2023 MLB season on the injured list. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Tuesday afternoon that Carlos […]

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott has gotten off to a red-hot start to the 2023 MLB Season. In Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox, Stott officially hit safely in the Phillies first 17 games of the season, breaking a franchise record. Bryson Stott. The @Phillies infielder just broke a franchise record by hitting safely […]

Two passionate fan bases will get to see their teams duel it out under the lights only a few hours from now as the New York Mets travel to Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is time to take an exclusive look at our MLB odds series where our Mets-Dodgers prediction and […]

The more things change, the more they stay the same, and for the New York Yankees, they’re dealing with another chunk of the season without the services of right fielder Giancarlo Stanton. This time (which isn’t too different from other occasions), Stanton finds himself on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, and the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks (10-7) visit the St. Louis Cardinals (7-10) on Tuesday night! First pitch commences at 7:45 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Cardinals prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Diamondbacks-Cardinals MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Diamondbacks-Cardinals Odds Arizona Diamondbacks: +1.5 (-142) St. Louis Cardinals: […]

An intriguing head-to-head showdown on the diamond will take place later tonight as the Chicago Cubs look to win their third straight game overall as they take on the scuffling Oakland Athletics. Let’s check out our MLB odds series where our Cubs-Athletics prediction and pick will be revealed. Standing as the second-place team in the NL […]

In the midst of a 3-14 start, the Oakland Athletics are looking to their farm system to try and turn things around. The A’s are reportedly calling up pitcher Mason Miller, Oakland’s number three overall prospect, according to Matt Kawahara. The move raises some eyebrows due to the timing of Miller’s promotion. Though the Athletics […]

Minnesota Twins SP Sonny Gray is a reliable option in the rotation. Although he’s a two-time All-Star, Gray isn’t thought of as one of the best pitchers in baseball. However, he’s changing that narrative in 2023. Gray leads all of MLB in ERA with a mark of 0.53 as of this story’s publication, per FOX […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates (10-7) take on the Colorado Rockies (5-12) in game two of a three game set. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a Pirates-Rockies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Game one was controlled by the Pirates the entire time. Andrew […]

Who doesn’t love some fierce inter-league action? The Milwaukee Brewers battle things out with the Seattle Mariners on this Tuesday evening. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Brewers-Mariners prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering play with an impressive 12-5 record to begin the season, the Brewers stole game one of the series […]

Major League Baseball is experimenting with a few different rules in the Atlantic League in 2023, including the ‘Designated Pinch Runner,’ which will allow a player to be substituted in and out of the game as a baserunner without penalty. “Each club will list a player who is not otherwise in the starting lineup as […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (10-7) visit the Houston Astros (8-9) on Tuesday night! First pitch commences at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Astros prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Blue Jays-Astros MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Blue Jays-Astros Odds Toronto Blue Jays: -1.5 (+146) […]

The Chicago Cubs have started the 2023 MLB Season off on the right foot, racing to a 9-6 record and a current 2nd place standing in the NL Central. They are coming off of a 10-1 drubbing of the Oakland Athletics on Monday to open a 3-game set, a game where Patrick Wisdom continued his […]

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night! Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a Phillies-White Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. This game will be the second game of the day between the two teams. Monday’s meeting was postponed due […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t started out the season the way they would have liked. Stars such as Freddie Freeman aren’t worried, however, as they understand all it takes is one winning streak to get back on track. On the other hand, many fans are overreacting to LA’s uninspiring start. Let’s take a look at […]

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario has been sidelined with a back issue since Sunday, but the injury doesn’t appear to be too serious. An MRI revealed nothing of concern for Rosario. The team is planning for him to be in the lineup as soon as Friday according to Zack Meisel. Rosario missed Sunday’s game and […]

A pair of competitive teams with championship expectations will take the diamond as the Atlanta Braves take on the San Diego Padres with early-season bragging rights on the line. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Braves-Padres prediction and pick will be revealed. With a red-hot 9-1 record on the road thus far, the […]

When the Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom in the offseason, fans were warned about his durability. Yes, deGrom is one of the best pitchers in the league. His stuff is plain nasty: a 99+ mph fastball and a 92 mph changeup make for a lethal combo. However, it seems like every year since 2020, deGrom’s […]

New York Mets star pitcher Max Scherzer isn’t a fan of the pitch clock. He hasn’t hesitated to speak his mind in terms of opposing the pitch clock. Scherzer was back at it in a recent interview, stating that he believes the clock could lead to “problems” for pitchers during the summer, per Foul Territory […]

The Minnesota Twins (10-6) take on the Boston Red Sox (8-9) in the first game of a three game series. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a Twins-Red Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Twins are coming off a four game […]

This isn’t the Juan Soto that San Diego Padres fans were expecting. When they traded for the ex-Nationals star, fans expected a power hitter with excellent plate discipline, an unstoppable force. Since the trade, though, Soto has oddly struggled to buy a hit for San Diego. Those struggles have carried over to the 2023 season. […]

The Texas Rangers are in first in the AL West as they visit the Kansas City Royals. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rangers-Royals prediction, pick, and how to watch. Last night Jacob DeGrom left after four innings of no-hit baseball, but the relievers held the Rangers to just one […]

The Baltimore Orioles (9-7) take on Washington Nationals (5-11) in the first game of a two game set. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Orioles-Nationals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Orioles are coming off a series win against the Chicago White […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to 8-9 on the season after losing a tough 8-6 affair against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Monday night. Freddie Freeman has emerged as a leader for LA, often fielding the difficult questions after games. The star first baseman was back at it on Monday following the […]

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels leave the poor weather of Fenway Park behind to visit the New York Yankees in a three-game set. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Yankees prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Angels avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the Red […]