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The Chicago Cubs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs Dodgers prediction and pick. Mark Leiter Jr. gets the ball for the Cubs, while Tony Gonsolin takes the mound for the Dodgers. Mark Leiter Jr. has a 4.85 ERA. He has pitched only 29 2/3 innings this […]

The Colorado Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rockies Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Austin Gomber gets the start for the Rockies, while Dallas Keuchel takes the bump for the Diamondbacks. Austin Gomber has a 6.53 ERA. In his most recent start against these same Diamondbacks last Saturday […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale went viral on social media after a video surfaced of him destroying items in a runway after a rough rehab outing for the Worcester Red Sox. Sale was furious after issuing five walks, including one with the bases loaded, which forced his early exit from the game at […]

As the MLB trade deadline is now less than a month away, the New York Mets already have notable plans to bolster their roster in the coming weeks. USA Today Sports’ Bob Nightengale provided updates on how several teams are looking to approach this season’s trade deadline. Among them, the Mets “want to be aggressive” […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks face an uphill battle to reach the playoffs this year, and could very well be one of the teams looking to sell at the trade deadline. Already 15.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, Arizona still figures to be at least a few years away from contention. While there’s talent […]

Paul Goldschmidt is putting together another MVP-worthy season. At 34 years old, the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman has been on a tear, sitting at or near the top of the National League in the major batting categories. While he is indeed one of the best baseball players today, there’s no question that his partner […]

Two teams racing backward in the NL West will be front and center during the nightcap of the MLB scheduled slate as the San Francisco Giants battle it with the San Diego Padres on the diamond. Join us for another edition of our MLB odds series, as our Giants-Padres prediction and pick will be selected. […]

Lights, camera, action! An NL East showdown is slated on this Thursday evening as the Miami Marlins travel to the Big Apple to square off with the New York Mets. It is time to take an inclusive look at our MLB odds series, where our Marlins-Mets prediction and pick will be made.   The Marlins […]

An AL Central matchup is on tap as the Detroit Tigers put their four-game winning streak to the test when they travel to Chicago to take on the White Sox. It is time to check out our  MLB odds series, where our Tigers-White Sox prediction and pick will be unveiled for all to see.   […]

Two American League squads located on opposite coasts will go head-to-head as the Los Angeles Angels take on the surging Baltimore Orioles. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Angels-Orioles prediction and pick will be revealed.   At 38-45, the Angels enter play this Thursday after snapping a four-game losing streak in a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will stay at Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves tonight for the fourth and final game of this series. The Braves won all three games of the series so far and are looking to sweep tonight. Can the Cardinals hold off a sweep tonight or will the Braves continue […]

The classic New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox rivalry series kicks off tonight at Fenway Park. This is the start of a four-game series between the top two teams in the American League East. The Yankees are 59-23 so far this year while the Red Sox are 14.0 games back in second place with […]

Many New York Yankees fans were hopeful that Aaron Judge would agree to a new contract extension with the club before the 2022 season. However, Judge rejected the Yankees’ $213.5 million offer on Opening Day. All he’s done since is hit homers at a torrid pace, equaling the scientifically altered Barry Bonds with 30 dingers […]

Bannered by hulking outfielder Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees have the most terrifying offense in the majors this season, so far. The Pittsburgh Pirates could attest to that after Judge and the rest of the Bronx Bombers smothered them for what seemed like an eternity in a 16-0 loss at home Wednesday night. Aaron […]

Oakland Athletics ace Frankie Montas was expected to be potentially moved prior to the 2022 MLB season, but he ultimately stayed put. However, with the A’s in tank mode, they could look to cash in at the August 2nd trade deadline. Montas is currently dealing with a shoulder ailment that is set to keep him […]

The Washington Nationals will try and take the three-game series from the Philadelphia Phillies as the NL East rivals finish the set at Citizens Bank Park. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Nationals-Phillies prediction and pick.   The Nationals defeated the Phillies 3-2 last night. The game was scoreless in the fourth inning when Yadiel Hernandez clubbed […]

The Kansas City Royals will attempt to earn a series split as they finish the four-game set against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Royals-Astros prediction and pick.   The Royals defeated the Astros 7-4 on Wednesday. Kansas City got on the board early when Whit Merrifield cracked a shot […]

Being a professional athlete is hard. It’s especially hard for major league pitchers who are working their way back after an extended absence, like Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale. Sale has had a frustratingly long road to recovery from Tommy John surgery he underwent last year. But that frustration hit a whole new level […]

The New York Yankees absolutely demolished the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, 16-0. In the win, the Yankees hit six home runs from six different players. One of those players was MVP front runner Aaron Judge. Judge took Pirates reliever Manny Banuelos deep for a grand slam in the eighth inning. It was Judge’s 30th home […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber showed off his power on Wednesday. And in the process, he accomplished something even the best to suit up for the Phillies haven’t accomplished. Schwarber’s first home run on the night was his 26th through his first 80 games. This mark ties him with Raúl Ibañez for the most home […]

The Los Angeles Angels took a chance when they paid the exorbitant price to acquire the rights to Shohei Ohtani from Japan. Man, have they been reaping the rewards. Ohtani won the 2021 American League MVP and accolades just continue to follow him. On Wednesday, he accomplished something not seen since at least 1920. The […]

Chicago White Sox star Eloy Jimenez has been out of action since late April. On Wednesday, he made his return and provided instant impact. Jimenez helped propel the White Sox to a 9-8 victory in extra innings against the American League Central division-leading Minnesota Twins. The 25-year-old started a bit slowly, striking out in his […]

The Colorado Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rockies Dodgers prediction and pick. Jose Urena takes the ball for the Rockies, while Mitch White gets the start for the Dodgers. Jose Urena made four very brief appearances for Colorado in April. This is his first appearance […]

The San Francisco Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Check out our MLB odds series for our Giants Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Alex Cobb takes the bump for the Giants, while Merrill Kelly goes to the mound for the Diamondbacks. Alex Cobb has a 4.59 ERA. On May 29, he had a 5.73 ERA and […]

The Atlanta Braves are hoping to get young starting pitcher Mike Soroka back from the 60-day IL at some point this season. Having missed the entire 2021 season with an Achilles injury, fans were fired up to hear that the lefty was expected to begin a rehab assignment soon. It seems, however, that he may […]

The Royals and Astros get set for Game 3 of a four-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Astros prediction and pick.   Houston won the first two games as offense has been the main factor so far. Both teams have scored at least six runs in each of the […]

With the MLB trade deadline merely weeks away, it’s becoming more clear what players could be available. There are a handful of starting pitchers expected to be dealt at the deadline, but a deal may have just been made more complicated after three potential trade pieces found themselves shelved with injuries. According to FanSided’s Robert […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again one of MLB’s best teams in 2022. They are going to be buying ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. This means LA is scouting their farm system and deciding what prospects are worth trading. This can be a difficult process, since no team wants to trade baseball’s […]

It’s been three weeks since Detroit Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez took a leave of absence due to a personal matter and it appears he hasn’t even been in contact with the organization. On Wednesday, GM Al Avila revealed that the Tigers are essentially just waiting it out and hoping to hear from Rodriguez soon, who […]

This AL East battle should be a good one! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Red Sox prediction and pick.   Boston took Game 1 while the Rays bounced back and won Game 2. This rubber match should be interesting as a long-time veteran will go up against a rookie pitcher […]

With the MLB trade deadline looming, the Oakland Athletics were dealt a worrying blow to star pitcher Frankie Montas, who exited his start against the Seattle Mariners after just 1.0 innings of work on Sunday. Montas noticed a significant downtick in his velocity, which prompted the A’s to pull him after 13 pitches. After undergoing […]

The Cincinnati Reds are selling ahead of the trade deadline. They are one of the worst teams in baseball and have stated their rebuilding intentions. One player who might be the most coveted trade candidate ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline is Luis Castillo. Castillo is a veteran starting pitcher who has emerged as […]

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Atlanta Braves. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cardinals Braves prediction and pick. Miles Mikolas takes the ball for the Cardinals, while Max Fried gets the start for the Braves in a battle of aces. Miles Mikolas has a 2.61 ERA. He started the year with […]

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Phillies prediction and pick.   This matchup will showcase some great pitching. A veteran will go up against a rookie after the Phillies dominated Game 1 of this series. Philadelphia scored 11 runs in the shutout as Juan […]

The Miami Marlins host the Los Angeles Angels in an interleague matchup! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Marlins prediction and pick.   The Marlins took Game 1 after another magical performance from Sandy Alcantara. The early NL CY Young favorite is dominating this season and once again proved why he […]

It’s time for the Los Angeles Angels to trade Mike Trout. The Halos entered the 2022 season with lofty expectations. Many believed this was the year they finally would turn the corner. The AL West was destined to be a competitive division with the Angels, Astros, and Mariners leading the way. But as of this […]

Famous peanut-throwing vendor Roger Owens has been a household name at Dodger Stadium for years. But, it appears his unique way of doing things is deemed “too dangerous” by some. Per TMZ Sports, Owens has said that his bosses told him to stop his signature delivery because it’s a danger to fans at Dodgers games. […]

If last year was any indication, it’s that the Chicago Cubs aren’t afraid to do the unpopular. Last year’s MLB trade deadline was a painful one for Cubs fans, as they watched the team deal 2016 World Series heroes Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant. This year, the Cubs are a similarly middling team, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in an interesting spot halfway through the season. Star slugger Bryce Harper is out indefinitely due to a fractured left thumb and subsequent surgery. Meanwhile, Jean Segura, arguably the team’s most consistent hitter, has been out since the beginning of June due to a broken finger. Despite these season-changing injuries, the […]