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The Seattle Mariners have won 12 in a row and will look to make it 13 as they take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park on Saturday afternoon. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Mariners-Rangers prediction and pick.     The Mariners defeated the Rangers 8-3 on Friday to win their 12th game in a […]

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader was once considered the best reliever in MLB. His nasty left-side delivery and filthy pitches made him an elite presence on the mound. But Hader is laboring to say the least right now. The Brewers closer now has a 4.50 ERA after surrendering 6 runs to the San Francisco Giants […]

The Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins will continue their four-game series at Target Field on Saturday afternoon. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a White Sox-Twins prediction and pick.     The White Sox defeated the Twins 6-2 on Friday to take the second of the four-game set. It was 2-2 in the third inning […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw is one of the most dominant arms in recent memory. There is a lot he has accomplished over the years. However, there are still a few things he hasn’t accomplished. One of those things is to throw a perfect game. He came close on Friday night, throwing seven innings […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. They sit 59-30, which is good for a nine-and-a-half-game lead in the National League West. There isn’t much in the way of weakness on the roster for the Dodgers. The upcoming August 2nd trade deadline for them is about fortifying the […]

Kansas City Royals utility man Whit Merrifield has landed himself in some hot water recently. Kansas City traveled to Toronto, Ontario, Canada to face the Blue Jays on Thursday for a four-game series. Merrifield did not travel with the team. He wasn’t the only one. He was one of 10 Royals players who didn’t make […]

The MLB has been criticized for several years regarding the pay for minor league players. Those paying their dues in the minors make hundreds of thousands of dollars less than those making the minimum in the big leagues. However, things might change. The MLB agreed to a $185 million settlement in the Senne v. MLB […]

The Detroit Tigers have been greatly disappointing in 2022. After a promising 2021 season, the team added pieces that were supposed to make them competitive. However, it hasn’t clicked. The team currently sits at 37-53, fourth in the American League Central division. Their 14 wins on the road are the fewest in the majors, and […]

The MLB trade deadline is just mere weeks away, and from the Los Angeles Angels’ standpoint ahead of Aug. 2, they may elect to part ways with one veteran pitcher. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman provided several updates on how some teams with a current losing record are aiming to deal with this season’s […]

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Brewers Giants prediction and pick. Brandon Woodruff gets the call for the Brewers, while Alex Wood goes to the rubber for the Giants. Brandon Woodruff had a 4.74 ERA for the season on May 27. He got injured […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best teams in baseball this season. A mighty offense, led by the likes of former stars Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Trea Turner, has been one of the best in the sport. The pitching staff, which has been without staff ace Walker Buehler, has relied upon […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Check out our MLB odds series for our Dodgers Angels prediction and pick. Clayton Kershaw goes to the hill for the Dodgers, while Patrick Sandoval takes the ball for the Angels. Clayton Kershaw has a 2.40 ERA. Despite the aging process and a constant flow […]

Pete Alonso is looking to defend his crown as the Home Run Derby champion. The All-Star first baseman for the New York Mets is a fantastic hitter and would be a supremely valuable designated hitter. Sluggers like Alonso are made for the DH spot in the lineup, especially now that the position is universal. Alonso […]

The Oakland Athletics take on the Houston Astros. Check out our MLB odds series for our Athletics Astros prediction and pick. Cole Irvin goes to the hill for the Athletics, while Jose Urquidy gets the start for the Astros. Cole Irvin’s talent and consistency are lost in Oakland. The pitching Irvin provides would be hugely […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres clash for another NL West matchup! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Padres prediction and pick.   The Diamondbacks are coming off of a series loss to the San Francisco Giants. They won the first game but lost the second two by a combined […]

The MLB Draft tends to fly under the radar. Sure, players such as Bryce Harper have helped garner interest in the past. But it typically does not receive nearly as much attention as the NFL or NBA Draft. However, Tennessee flame-throwing right-handed pitcher Ben Joyce could be the savior of the 2022 MLB Draft. Ben […]

The Cincinnati Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals for the start of a 3-game series! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Cardinals prediction and pick.   The Reds are shockingly coming off of a series win over the New York Yankees. They took Games 1 and 3 on the road […]

Cincinnati Reds star Luis Castillo is expected to be the most coveted starting pitcher ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Multiple teams reportedly have the veteran right-handed pitcher on their trade radar, including the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Yankees and the Dodgers […]

A vital AL Central matchup is on tap to take place as the Chicago White Sox will battle it out with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. You know what time it is! Let’s take an exclusive sneak peek at our MLB odds series, where our White Sox-Twins prediction and pick will be unveiled.   […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are just a few games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. St. Louis has postseason aspirations in 2022. However, the Cardinals have battled a number of injury concerns which have limited their overall ceiling so far this season. This is a team that would benefit from making a few […]

The Seattle Mariners put their eleven-game winning streak on the line as they continue their road trip at Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers. Join us for our  MLB odds series, where our Mariners-Rangers prediction and pick will be made.   With the longest active winning streak in all of baseball, the […]

The Baltimore Orioles travel to Tampa bay to take on the Rays! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Rays prediction and pick.   The Orioles are extremely fun to watch right now. The city of Baltimore is in a state of mind right now that they haven’t felt in a decade. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are built to last. Despite numerous injuries this season, LA holds a commanding lead in the NL West as of this story’s publication. However, they have World Series aspirations. Many question the legitimacy of their 2020 World Series which came during a shortened 60-game campaign. The Dodgers are proud of that […]

The San Diego Padres were hit with brutal news prior to the 2022 season when it was revealed that Fernando Tatis Jr suffered an off-season injury in a motorcycle accident. The All-Star shortstop dealt with baseball-related injuries in 2021. But this ailment could have been avoided. Nonetheless, Tatis Jr has battled back and is preparing to […]

Former St. Louis Cardinals and current New York Yankees first baseman Matt Carpenter is pretty familiar with Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo. Having faced Castillo often in his career when he was a member of the National League Central, Carpenter knew just how talented the Reds righty was. However, even the Yankees first baseman was […]

The 2022 Home Run Derby is set to get underway on Monday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The derby is a chance for MLB’s best hitters to showcase their elite power ability. We have seen a number of jaw-dropping performances at the event over the years. And the 2022 Home Run Derby might […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are loaded with talent yet are on the brink of falling out of the playoff picture. They have the last Wild Card spot but are only half a game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for it. Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, Nolan Arenado is sending the front office a clear […]

It is time for the best rivalry in baseball as the Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees to begin a three-game series in the Bronx. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Red Sox-Yankees prediction and pick.   The Red Sox are coming off a horrific series against the Tampa Bay Rays, where Tampa Bay took […]

At the time of print, the Houston Astros currently boast a 58-30 record, the third-best mark in the majors in 2022. Houston has combined an elite pitching staff with a capable lineup and looks like a legitimate contender to advance to the World Series. However, that doesn’t mean that the club is without its weaknesses. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Miami Marlins to start a three-game series in South Florida between two NL East rivals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Phillies-Marlins prediction and pick.   The Phillies are 5-5 over 10 games. Likewise, they are 5-5 over 10 road games. The Phillies are 22-22 on the road. Meanwhile, the Marlins are […]

A war wages on centered on Freddie Freeman. The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman’s former agent Casey Close and his agency, Excel Sports Management, are in a legal battle against ESPN radio personality Doug Gottlieb over some allegations that the former have vehemently denied. Gottlieb reportedly accused Close of not presenting the final offer coming […]

Rafael Devers has powered the Boston Red Sox all season long with his outstanding hitting. The 25-year-old third baseman is making a strong case for being one of the best hitters in the American League. Not only does he have the stats to back it up but also the historic accomplishments, doing something that hasn’t […]

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto continues his tear as one of the best hitters in baseball. The fifth-year pro has shown no signs of slowing down heading into the all-star break Soto has joined elite company with his recent record. As he records his 75th hit and 75th walk, he joins Mike Trout as the […]

In the beginning stages of a rebuild on the fly, the Chicago Cubs are likely going to be busy at this year’s MLB trade deadline, trading away veteran players for young talent. Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks fits the bill for a likely trade candidate, and the 32-year-old right-hander can bring a veteran presence to a […]

Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Shohei Ohtani has been a dominant force since he arrived in the MLB in 2018. His polarizing play has allowed him to become one of the faces of baseball. The pairing of Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout is arguably the best that the league has seen in recent history.  Even with […]

The Toronto Blue Jays shocked many in the MLB world on Wednesday as they fired manager Charlie Montoyo after 88 games played in the season. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins elected to name bench coach John Schneider as interim manager for the remainder of the campaign, while Casey Candaele was appointed as the team’s […]

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Brewers Giants prediction and pick. Corbin Burnes takes the rubber for the Brewers, while Carlos Rodon gets the starting assignment for the Giants. Corbin Burnes is a machine. With a 2.20 ERA, he has maintained his place as […]

George Springer announced Thursday he’d be sitting out the 2022 MLB All-Star game in order to further rest his injured elbow, prompting the league to find a replacement for the Blue Jays outfielder. It didn’t take long for his replacement to be announced, as Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has been selected to fill his […]

The Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels. Check out our MLB odds series for our Astros Angels prediction and pick. Framber Valdez goes to the bump for the Astros, while Reid Detmers takes the hill for the Angels. Framber Valdez has a 2.64 ERA. He has been dependable and consistent for the defending […]