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The Seattle Mariners are going for the series win against the Houston Astros Sunday afternoon! This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Mariners-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Mariners seem to have the Astros number as they lead the […]

The Boston Red Sox seemed to be out for the count heading into the month of July, but after getting swept by the Miami Marlins, they have turned around and won seven of their past eight games to push their record back up to 47-43. There’s just one more game before the All-Star break, and when […]

The Cincinnati Reds have taken over first place and are going for the series win over the the second place Milwaukee Brewers. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Reds-Brewers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Brewers took game one […]

The Atlanta Braves added another win to their record with a 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday night at Tropicana Field. However, it hasn’t been a 100 percent rosy night for the MLB-leading Braves, with reliever AJ Minter leaving the game with an apparent injury. Via David O’Brien of The Athletic: “A.J. Minter […]

Is there a more electrifying athlete than Elly De La Cruz anywhere in professional baseball? The rookie phenom from the Cincinnati Reds did his part to claim the title with an eye-catching performance not seen in the Major Leagues in more than 54 years. https://twitter.com/SNstats/status/1677814124137312257 Elly De La Cruz of the @Reds is the only […]

The Detroit Tigers gave their fans something to remember for a very long time when their pitchers Saturday night combined for a no-hitter to completely neutralize the offense of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the rest of the Toronto Blue Jays. Alex Lange made sure the Tigers will complete the rare pitching feat when he earned […]

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor received his target return date from injury from Dave Roberts. Roberts said he expects Taylor to return for the beginning of the second-half of the season following the All-Star break, per Bill Plunkett. Taylor, who was an All-Star back in 2021, struggled in 2022 and has continued to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been troubled throughout the first half of the year with a slew of injuries to their pitching staff. While the team appears to be making up some ground on the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks in recent days, the return to health of star pitcher Clayton Kershaw is vital to having a […]

It initially felt like the Tampa Bay Rays were merely falling victim to the law of averages, but after a brutal injury update, fans can only conclude that it is instead Murphy’s Law currently wreaking havoc within the clubhouse. Trusted right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who has been on the injured list since May with a […]

Every Philadelphia Phillies fans’ worst nightmare occurred right in front of their eyes during the third inning of the team’s Saturday game against the Miami Marlins. Superstar slugger Bryce Harper was hit by a pitch on his surgically repaired elbow and later exited the game with an apparent injury, per Corey Seidman of NBC Sports […]

While it can be said about most midseason exhibitions, the MLB All-Star Game has especially become diluted over the years. Clashes between superstars is always intriguing, but the magic is just not there anymore for many fans. The rare chance to witness a defining moment in a player’s career, though, adds a much-needed awe factor […]

It has been the most difficult of years for outfielder Jesse Winker of the Milwaukee Brewers. The outfielder hoped to give his new team a burst of power, but he has yet to hit his stride this season. 2023 Jesse Winker: .199 AVG/.253 SLG/1 HR2008 CC Sabathia: .229 AVG/.333 SLG/1 HR pic.twitter.com/lnGotADHb6 — The Barrel […]

As we are now just past the half way mark in the MLB season, it’s almost time for the Midsummer Classic and all its festivities that come with it, including the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby. This year’s event is liable to be another entertaining showcase, if for nothing else that we’re getting a lot […]

The New York Mets take on the San Diego Padres. Our MLB odds series has our Mets Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mets Padres. The New York Mets and San Diego Padres have had good weeks this past week. That has been rare for both ballclubs, still several games under .500 […]

The Chicago Cubs have been a streaky team this season, and when they have been able to stack wins together, shortstop Dansby Swanson has played a key role in his first year with the team. The shortstop has played well enough this season to earn a spot on the National League All-Star team. Dansby Swanson […]

Three Detroit Tigers pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday afternoon. Starter Matt Manning went 6.2 innings and then handed the game off to the bullpen. Tigers reliever Jason Foley recorded four outs, and Alex Lange pitched a perfect ninth inning to complete the no-hitter. The Tigers beat the Blue […]

The Seattle Mariners take on the Houston Astros. Our MLB odds series has our Mariners Astros prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mariners Astros. The Houston Astros have, all things considered, done well in recent weeks with Yordan Alvarez injured and unvailable. One of the bigger storylines of the first half of the […]

Cody Bellinger endured down seasons in both 2021 and 2022 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA ultimately made the difficult decision to move on from the former NL MVP during this past offseason. Bellinger ended up signing with the Chicago Cubs and has enjoyed a resurgence in 2023. However, is Bellinger actually back? There’s no […]

Chicago Cubs star Cody Bellinger has been linked to the New York Yankees in rumors with the MLB trade deadline less than a month away. Naturally, with his Cubs in the Bronx for a series against the Yankees, who his father Clay played for, Bellinger was asked about his connection to the franchise. The Cubs […]

In baseball, there are few untouchable legends whose feats are unlikely to be matched by the game’s modern stars. One of those immortalized icons is New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig. Unfathomably, one of his seemingly unbreakable records just got matched by present Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts. The outfielder and part-time shortstop […]

It’s no secret that New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has ridiculous power and he proved just that on Saturday with an absolute bomb off Chicago Cubs left Drew Smyly. On a 1-0 count, Stanton smoked Smyly’s 93 mph sinker a whopping 447 feet. Via Talkin’ Baseball: 118.1 MPH MOONSHOT from Giancarlo Stanton! pic.twitter.com/84FVpuUozZ — […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Mookie Betts led the charge in the Dodgers’ 11-4 win, smashing two home runs. He finished the game with three total hits to go along with four RBI and a pair of runs scored. Dodgers manager […]

If one had not been fixated on the St. Louis Cardinals’ record in 2023 and lacked a complete picture of the team, they might think that things had been going alright, or at least not catastrophically. Nolan Arenado has put his slow start behind him and could go into All-Star break with 20 home runs […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Noah Syndergaard pitched a three-inning simulated game on Friday as he continues to work his way back from a blister on his right index finger, according to the team’s official website. The 30-year-old pitched to Dodgers bullpen catcher Steve Cilladi, and faced hitters Jonny DeLuca, Miguel Vargas and Yonny Hernandez. He […]

Jordan Montgomery has been one of the few positives during a disastrous St. Louis Cardinals season. So, of course, Jordan Montgomery suffered an injury just two days before the Cardinals’ final game before the MLB All-Star break. It’s just the way things go for St. Louis in a year that can’t end fast enough. Montgomery […]

The Major League Baseball draft will happen this week, and there is a lot of anticipation. We are here to share our MLB odds series by making a No. 2 overall pick prediction and pick for the 2023 MLB Draft. The Washington Nationals hold the second pick in the MLB Draft. Significantly, they have more […]

Spencer Strider continues to make big strides for the Atlanta Braves. The star righty had a stellar rookie season in 2022, and yet he’s been better this year. Strider, a serious candidate for the Cy Young award, was asked about the improvements he made this year. The ace pitcher noted three particular changes that fueled […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is currently injured and his timetable for a return is uncertain. When the Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers played in early June, it was expected to be an exciting matchup between two historic teams that featured plenty of great players. Although New York performed well on the road at […]

The 2023 Major League Baseball Draft will take place on July 9. We are here to share our MLB Draft odds series, while making a No.  1 overall pick prediction and pick for the 2023 MLB Draft. The MLB Draft is here. Ultimately the top pick is always important to correctly make. The Pittsburgh Pirates […]

The Detroit Tigers have cut ties with infielder Jonathan Schoop. Six years after being named an All-Star, Jonathan Schoop was designed for assignment by the Tigers with only a couple of days remaining until the 2023 MLB All-Star break. The decision is a somewhat costly one for the Tigers, who owe Schoop the remainder of […]

It took a former member of the New York Yankees for the Chicago Cubs to get their first-ever win in the Bronx. Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon was utterly dominant in the Cubs’ 3-0 victory Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Jameson Taillon threw eight scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and walking two batters. Heading into […]

The Los Angeles Angels will finish up their quick two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. We are at Chavez Ravine, sharing our MLB odds series by making an Angels-Dodgers prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Dodgers defeated the Angels 11-4 on Friday night. Now, they will look to […]

We’re ready for another prediction and pick for Saturday’s MLB slate as we turn towards this matchup between streaking teams in the National League East. The Philadelphia Phillies (48-39) will take on the Miami Marlins (51-39) for an important game in their final series before the All-Star break. Check out our MLB odds series for […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon made his highly anticipated debut in New York against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Rodon, who has been sidelined since spring training by a forearm strain and a bad back, was saddled with the loss after working 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball. Speaking to reporters after […]

It is a possible World Series preview as the Atlanta Braves will meet the Tampa Bay for the second of a three-game series. We are at Tropicana Field sharing our MLB odds series, making a Braves-Rays prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Braves defeated the Rays 2-1 on Friday to take […]

We’re back with our coverage of Saturday’s MLB slate as we bring you a prediction and pick for a pivotal matchup between two teams in the National League Central race. The Cincinnati Reds (49-40) will take on the Milwaukee Brewers (48-41) for Game 2 of their three-game series. The Brewers won 7-3 last night. Check […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are already without Shane McClanahan and Drew Rasmussen. To make matters worse, Tyler Glasnow left Friday’s start against the Atlanta Braves with an apparent injury. However, as Marc Topkin reported, it was just hand and leg cramps that forced the right-hander to exit with two outs in the sixth inning: “Cash […]

The beatdown of Major League pitchers by the Atlanta Braves lineup continued Friday night as catcher Sean Murphy launched a 2-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving the National League East team its 167th home run of the season. That blast allowed them to pass the 2019 Minnesota Twins for most home runs […]

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo is heading to Seattle for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. After Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson pulled out of the festivities in the Pacific Northwest due to a heel contusion, the MLB was quick to name his replacement on the NL All-Star Team in Perdomo, who is enjoying a breakout […]