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The Atlanta Braves head up north to take on the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Braves-Yankees prediction and pick. Atlanta is coming off of a crucial series win against the Chicago Cubs that was capped off by a nine-run victory in the finale. […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is no stranger to getting his team off to quick starts in the season. The Chiefs have taken over as top dog in the AFC with back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, having won one of them. This is due in large part to their ability to hit the ground running […]

The San Francisco Giants take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game set in Philly. It’s time for us to continue or MLB odds series and make a Phillies-Giants prediction and pick for the game on Monday. The first game of the series will feature Chase Anderson on the mound for the home squad and […]

There was only one man who could take the mound for the Chicago White Sox after Lucas Giolito and the rest of the staff were roughed up Monday against the Boston Red Sox. That man is the “Yerminator.” Yermin Mercedes added to his growing legend by making his first career pitching appearance with the South […]

Just because Cody Bellinger is a massive sports superstar in Los Angeles, it doesn’t mean that his NBA fandom affiliation is rooted in Hollywood. In fact, he’s neither a Los Angeles Lakers nor LA Clippers fan. In a recent interview with Adam Caparell of Yahoo! Entertainment, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman revealed that he […]

The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers will conclude their highly-touted divisional matchup on Sunday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Dodgers-Padres prediction and pick. This series finale will feature two aces as reigning Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer will go up against Padres left-hander Blake Snell. After […]

While there was some optimism about Cody Bellinger being able to suit up for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the coming weekend series against the San Diego Padres, it now looks as though the star is going to be out of action for a few more games. According to LA team manager Dave Roberts, Bellinger […]

San Diego Padres fans rejoice. Superstar shortstop Ferenando Tatis Jr. was activated off the Injured List and will be in tonight’s lineup for a very crucial series. NEWS: Fernando Tatis Jr. officially activated from the 10-day IL. @MLB @MLBNetwork — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) April 16, 2021 The 22-year-old Padres shortstop hurt himself in what looked […]

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has become known as much for his unfortunate lack of run support as being the best pitcher in baseball. But make no mistake about it, deGrom is headed for Cooperstown. In fact, he could be one of the five best pitchers in MLB history when all is said and […]

The Chicago Cubs are preparing for a three-game set with the Atlanta Braves, but manager David Ross will not be on the bench for the series opener. Ross has been suspended for his role in the team’s decision to throw behind Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff on Tuesday as retaliation for Milwaukee drilling Cubs catcher […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will open up a crucial three-game set against the Padres in San Diego on Friday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Dodgers-Padres prediction and pick. This series features a potential preview of this year’s National League Championship Series. The Dodgers and the Padres are currently […]

San Diego Padres fans held their breathe when shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. fell down to the ground in agony, clutching his shoulder, in their game against the San Francisco Giants on April 5. Many believed the 22-year old would be done for the season. However, Tatis Jr. may actually miraculously make his return to the […]

Jackie Robinson’s influence in baseball, not to mention sports in general, was once again celebrated by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. To commemorate the MLB’s Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, the entire Dodgers team gathered for a powerful moment of remembrance and reflection. The team congregated near the Jackie Robinson statue outside Dodger […]

The Detroit Tigers head to California to take on the Oakland Athletics on Thursday in the opener of a four-game set. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Tigers-Athletics prediction and pick. Detroit is coming off of a massive sweep against the Houston Astros and will look to take care of […]

It has been a roller-coaster ride of a career for Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon, and it reached a peak at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday night when he threw a no-hitter in an 8-0 win over the Cleveland Indians. Not only did Rodon throw a no-hitter, but he narrowly missed a perfect game. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play host to the Colorado Rockies on Thursday for the third and final time of this three-game set. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Rockies-Dodgers prediction and pick. Los Angeles has won the first two games of this series by a combined nine runs. The […]

The Minnesota Twins will host the Boston Red Sox for the finale of this four-game set on Thursday afternoon. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Red Sox-Twins prediction and pick. Boston has been in full control, sweeping yesterday’s doubleheader and winning the first three games of this series. The Red […]

One of America’s favorite couples is breaking up and this time it seems to be for real. Former New York Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, are calling it quits after just about four years, per TODAY. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup in TODAY exclusive https://t.co/vGHfmC78X7 — TODAY (@TODAYshow) April 15, […]

The Houston Astros, losers of four straight after a 6-1 opening to the 2020 season, will be without four starters — including 3B Alex Bregman and 2B Jose Altuve — for at least the next 10 days per MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, due to COVID-19 protocols. Astros place Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Robel Garcia, […]

The Boston Red Sox sealed their eighth consecutive victory in style on Wednesday, courtesy of Alex Verdugo. The Red Sox left fielder made a game-winning sliding grab off a liner from Minnesota Twins third baseman Luis Arraez. The diving catch to end it. 🥶 And the @RedSox have now won 8 in a row. 😳 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have six wins on the season and four of them have come against their AL East rivals the New York Yankees. For the second time, this season the Blue Jays have taken two out of three games against the Bronx Bombers. Today’s heroics came from 23-year-old Bo Bichette. WALK IT OFF, […]

The Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians face off for the third game of a four-game series tonight with the series deadlocked at 1-1. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Indians-White Sox prediction and pick. Chicago is 5-6 to start the season, tied for last place in the AL Central […]

Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina made history on Wednesday afternoon in St. Louis. Molina became the first backstop in MLB history to catch 2,000 games exclusively with one team when he camped behind the plate for a matinee against the Washington Nationals. Cardinals starting pitcher and longtime Molina teammate Adam Wainwright gave the crowd a chance […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards hilariously admitted he had no idea who Alex Rodriguez is during a postgame interview on Tuesday afternoon. Let’s enlighten “Ant,” shall we? Rodriguez and billionaire Marc Lore are finalizing a deal to purchase the T-wolves from longtime governor Glen Taylor. Edwards said he understood Rodriguez was getting a new ownership […]

The San Diego Padres and the Pittsburgh Pirates will square off for the third time in this four-game set. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Padres-Pirates prediction and pick. The series between these two teams is currently split at one a piece as each team has pulled off a four-run […]

The Boston Red Sox get set to take on the Minnesota Twins two times on Wednesday evening in a doubleheader. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Red Sox-Twins doubleheader prediction and pick. Boston has been on an absolute tear after getting swept by the Baltimore Orioles in their opening series. […]

Yasiel Puig is in hot water right now following reports of sexual assault charges being filed against the 30-year-old former outfielder. Puig has now come out with his own statement to address his current situation. Puig took to Twitter to release an official press release with the help of his own legal team: I released […]

The Minnesota Twins postponed Monday’s game against the Boston Red Sox in the wake of the killing of Daunte Wright by a police officer. The fatal shooting of Wright, a 20-year old black man, in Brooklyn Center on Sunday night has sparked outrage and protests around the area. Wright’s killing comes while former Minnesota police […]

The New York Yankees will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the first of a three-game set in Florida. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Yankees-Blue Jays prediction and pick. New York is coming off a huge win against the Tampa Bay Rays to salvage the series on Sunday. […]

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went on the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday. Sunday, Martinez bashed three home runs in a 14-9 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Martinez hit solo homers in the third inning, sixth inning and eighth inning. He got a chance in the ninth inning to hit home run No. 4 […]

Los Angeles Angels veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler will miss the rest of the season with a torn left ACL, the team announced Sunday. Fowler will have surgery at a later date and will likely be out 6-9 months. Fowler was carted off the field during Friday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 35-year-old suffered […]

The Washington Nationals are looking to avoid the sweep in the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s time to kick off our MLB odds series and make a Nationals-Dodgers prediction and pick. The Dodgers pulled off a resounding 9-3 victory against Washington yesterday to clinch this three-game series. We will get an exciting battle […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will host the New York Yankees for the third and final time of this three-game set. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Yankees-Rays prediction and pick. Tampa Bay has taken the first two games of this series despite being the underdog in both. The Rays have […]

Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets keeps living through a personal Groundhog Day… and yet while his losses despite brilliant pitching aren’t new, Saturday’s 3-0 loss to the Miami Marlins (in which he gave up only one run) was extremely rare in one specific sense. The brutality of being a Mets fan was underscored […]

Friday was a spectacular day in the sporting world. MLB games, NBA games, and the Master’s Tournament were all seen across the world. However, history was made between the MLB and NBA, as we witnessed great performances between three professional athletes, per SportsCenter. What a Friday night 🤯👏 pic.twitter.com/yrPPrjZHwI — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 10, 2021 […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. smashed one out of the park in emphatic fashion on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. His home run was so impressive that he just had to stare down Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler after sending the ball flying. Here’s a look at Acuna’s awesome drive and his even more […]

How can you not love baseball? San Diego Padres pitcher and hometown hero Joe Musgrove just became the first to record a no-hitter in franchise history. Joe Musgrove does it! The kid from San Diego has thrown the first no-hitter in @Padres history! How can you not be romantic about baseball?! pic.twitter.com/PTmV2Ix0Wr — MLB (@MLB) […]

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list after experiencing side effects from getting the vaccine. Urshela was supposed to be hitting eighth in the order for Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. But the team placed him on IL just before the first pitch. In a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had their ring ceremony ahead of Friday’s tilt with the Washington Nationals, with longtime starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw looking like a jubilant little boy. Kershaw was perhaps the best modern pitcher yet to win a World Series until the Dodgers’ triumph last October. The postseason also erased years of postseason demons […]