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After a so-so start to the season, the Atlanta Braves are back in business. The reigning World Series champions came back from a 23-27 start, and are now sitting pretty with a 60-41 record. Barring a major collapse, they are more than likely going to earn one of the Wild Card spots in the National […]

The Chicago White Sox have had a somewhat disappointing 2022 season so far. After loading up last offseason, they were expected to be a shoe-in to win the American League Central. Instead, they have found themselves in a three-horse race with the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians so far. Right now, they are three games […]

The New York Mets will continue their battle with the Miami Marlins in the second of a three-game series Saturday evening in Miami. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Mets-Marlins prediction and pick we have laid out below. New York, with a record of […]

It’s finally happening, New York Mets fans. After months of waiting patiently, Jacob deGrom is set to make his return from injury. The timing couldn’t have been any better, as the team is trying to fend off the Atlanta Braves. After a year, deGrom will finally be pitching in the big leagues again. It has […]

Joe Musgrove is close to signing a contract extension worth $100 million over five years with the San Diego Padres. After some uncertainty around his future with the team, he is nearing an agreement to stick around. Teaming up with All-Stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado was one of the reasons why he wants to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are enjoying a successful season. They are 10 games over .500 and playing a quality brand of baseball. However, they happen to play in the AL East. As a result, they sit 12.5 games behind the elite New York Yankees. Toronto may not be able to catch the Yankees for the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a tightly contested race a top the National League Central with the Milwaukee Brewers this season. The Cardinals sit three games behind the Brewers as the 2022 MLB trade deadline rolls around. This is important because the Cardinals are tied for the final NL wild card spot right now, […]

The Detroit Tigers will continue their battle with the Toronto Blue Jays in the third of a four-game series Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Tigers-Blue Jays prediction and pick we have laid out below. Detroit is staying out […]

The Milwaukee Brewers will meet the Boston Red Sox as the team teams continue their interleague-series match at Fenway Park on Saturday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Brewers-Red Sox prediction and pick. The Brewers defeated the Red Sox 4-1 on Friday. It was 1-1 when Christian Yelich approached the plate in the seventh inning. Then, he […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in the middle of another good season despite having one of the lowest payrolls in the MLB. Every season, the Rays seem to find a way to exceed expectations and make a deep postseason run as a result. And so far, the 2022 season has been no exception. Despite their […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is right around the corner. For the most part, teams are at the point where their organizational strategy is clear. They are preparing to either sell, buy, or stand pat. Today, we are breaking down each contending team’s biggest need ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Biggest needs for contenders […]

The Kansas City Royals are still trying to figure out how to beat the New York Yankees as the two squads meet again in the Bronx on Saturday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Royals-Yankees prediction and pick. The Yankees defeated the Royals 11-5 on Friday, extending their record against Kansas City to 5-0. New York started […]

The New York Yankees have just a couple of days left to make a splash ahead of the August 2nd MLB Trade Deadline. After being heavily linked to Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo, the Bronx Bombers missed out on the righty as the Seattle Mariners landed him on Friday night instead. Now, the focus shifts strictly […]

The Cleveland Guardians will battle with the Tampa Bay Rays as the team AL teams meet on Saturday at Tropicana Field. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Guardians-Rays prediction and pick. The Guardians defeated the Rays 4-1 on Friday. It was 1-1 in the third inning when Jose Ramirez approached the plate with a runner on base. […]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jose Quintana is no stranger to MLB trade deadline rumors. Quintana was dealt from the Chicago Cubs to the White Sox in a blockbuster ahead of the 2017 deadline, a deal that occurred after a -swath of rumors. That’s why the Pirates lefty isn’t letting this year’s rumors get to him. […]

The Cincinnati Reds traded one of the biggest names of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, pitcher Luis Castillo, to the Seattle Mariners. The New York Yankees were one of the many teams interested in trading for the All-Star but couldn’t bring him in. The main reason why Castillo isn’t bound for The Bronx is that […]

The Chicago White Sox have endured a mediocre season. However, they are still in the AL Central division race. Despite rumors of selling ahead of the deadline, Chicago decided to hold onto their stars and pursue a division win in 2022. And Chicago is looking to upgrade right away. The White Sox are reportedly interested […]

Luis Castillo seemed destined to be traded to the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers. Almost every rumor indicated that one of the big market teams would get a deal done for the Cincinnati Reds ace. Instead, the Seattle Mariners swooped in and landed Castillo. But was it a good trade for Seattle? Let’s […]

The Los Angeles Angels threw a massive curveball into every team’s MLB trade deadline plans when it was revealed that the club was “listening to offers” on two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. While an Ohtani trade is still viewed as unlikely, the Angels MVP certainly didn’t quiet the rumors with recent comments on his future with […]

The San Francisco Giants struggled this season compared to their 107 wins last year. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have a considerable advantage in the NL West, but the Giants are just 3.5 games behind St Louis. For the third NL Wildcard spot. There have been many gaping holes in the pitching […]

Mike Trout has been one of the most consistent forces in MLB. The Los Angeles Angels star has been the long bright in what has otherwise been a tumultuous era for the team. He’s extremely talented, and for the most part was consistently available throughout the year. Recently, though, there has been a surprising development […]

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross likely didn’t go into his game on Thursday thinking he’d be the talk of baseball social media. However, he became a hot-button topic during the game. Cameras caught the former Cubs catcher-turned-manager flashing both his middle fingers during the game. He obviously aimed the gesture at San Francisco Giants outfielder […]

The New York Yankees missed out on the Luis Castillo trade sweepstakes, as he was sent to the Seattle Mariners Friday night. The Bronx Bombers have already moved on, it seems. A new report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post indicates the team is now focused on Oakland Athletics’ starter Frankie Montas. The […]

Houston Astros star slugger Yordan Alvarez is undeniably one of Major League Baseball’s premier power bats. And on Friday night, he proved it to the world. The 25-year-old designated hitter clubbed his 30th home run of the 2022 season against the Seattle Mariners. The 84 games it took him to reach the 30 homer mark […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of a fierce playoff race. While the chances of the catching up to the New York Yankees are slim, they are still well in the running for a Wild Card spot in the American League. With teams like the Mariners and the Rays hot on their tails, […]

We’ve now had one of our first big splashes ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Seattle Mariners are acquiring two-time All-Star and Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo. Per Jeff Passan: BREAKING: The Seattle Mariners are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made headlines earlier in the week for all the wrong reasons. The former back-to-back NBA MVP threw an honorary first pitch for the Oakland A’s, and let’s just say it wasn’t exactly his best performance. Pittsburgh Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger recently took to the mound as the 40-year-old was […]

Atlanta Braves star Austin Riley has emerged as one of the better hitters in the National League. He is tearing the cover off the ball in the month of July and is close to surpassing one of baseball’s greats. Riley recorded three extra-base hits on Friday night, bringing him to 24 on the month. He […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge continues to prove his worth ahead of a mammoth extension this winter, whether it’s in the Bronx or elsewhere. On Friday night, the All-Star slugged his 40th home run of the season, taking the Kris Bubic offering 449 feet. In the process, he became the first player since 2001 […]

Joe Musgrove was a first-time All-Star this season and he’s finally going to get paid like one. Per Jon Heyman, the San Diego Padres are closing in on signing their ace to a new five-year extension in the ballpark of $100 million: Joe Musgrove and the Padres are close to a deal. Deal expected to […]

As was the case last season, the Seattle Mariners face quite an intriguing MLB trade deadline in the coming days. Ahead of the 2021 MLB trade deadline, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto opted for low-risk, high-reward moves in an effort to provide his team with one last push to clinch a wild-card spot […]

The San Diego Padres’ rotation was dealt an unfortunate blow recently when MacKenzie Gore went on the IL with an elbow injury. But, they can now breathe a sigh of relief. Per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, Gore’s MRI results showed no structural damage and he’ll likely avoid surgery: Sounds like the Padres are very encouraged […]

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly been listening to trade offers for Shohei Ohtani. With Ohtani currently set to hit free agency in 2024, and no clear indication that he is looking to re-sign, the Angels could look to move him. Any deal involving the 28-year-old superstar would come at a steep price. Jon Heyman […]

The New York Mets are expected to make some moves at the August 2nd MLB Trade Deadline, with a big need for bullpen help and even another bat. While they’ve been linked to both Willson Contreras and David Robertson of the Chicago Cubs, it appears they have their eyes on two Boston Red Sox players […]

The MLB trade deadline is just days away, and the Toronto Blue Jays reportedly are looking to bolster their roster via a pair of pivotal moves. As noted by The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, the Blue Jays are aiming to add both a starting pitcher and a left-handed bat. Bowden linked both Washington Nationals outfielder Juan […]

The Chicago Cubs take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs Giants prediction and pick. Marcus Stroman takes the bump for the Cubs, while Alex Cobb goes to the mound for the Giants. Marcus Stroman has a 4.38 ERA, but that does not tell the story of how […]

Shohei Ohtani is one of the most exciting talents in the history of baseball. The reigning AL MVP is an elite talent both at the plate and on the pitching mound. In 2021 he had the third most home runs in the MLB with 46 on the season. He also had 80 extra-base hits which […]

The Texas Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rangers Angels prediction and pick. Martin Perez gets the call for the Rangers, while Patrick Sandoval gets the start for the Angels. Martin Perez has a 2.59 ERA. He has been terrific for Texas this season. That said, […]

The San Diego Padres remain in quite a dilemma regarding Joe Musgrove’s future with the team, as he is set to become a free agent later this year. At the least, the Padres have continued to make a push to prevent him from soon hitting free agency. As noted by the New York Post’s Jon […]