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The Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros go head-to-head this evening for game two of this AL West showdown. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Athletics-Astros prediction and pick will be revealed. Losers of six straight ballgames, the A’s sit in a position where playing for pride and not embarrassing themselves is […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play the second of their three-game series Saturday night at Fenway Park. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Yankees-Red Sox prediction and pick we have laid out below. The New York Yankees continued their skid with […]

Nobody is happy about the Fernando Tatis Jr. news. The San Diego Padres star shortstop got suspended for 80 games due to PEDs on Friday. The incident drew a number of bold takes from people around the league. For the Padres, GM AJ Preller and pitcher Mike Clevinger both shared their honest thoughts on the […]

Sports fans around the world are typically very superstitious. They will do whatever it takes to help their team, such as the old “knock on wood” trick, or wearing their lucky jersey. In some cases, that has led to the formation of curses. And it appears they may be another curse in the MLB that […]

It’s safe to say Fernando Tatis Jr has rubbed people the wrong way this year. The San Diego Padres shortstop has all of the talent in the world and arguably was MLB’s face of the game last season. But he was recently suspended 80 games for PEDs. And he’d already hurt his reputation after suffering […]

The St. Louis Cardinals had a hectic 2022 MLB trade deadline. They were one of the last teams in the running for superstar outfielder Juan Soto, but they ended up getting outbid by the San Diego Padres. Even though they didn’t come away with Soto, there’s no denying that the Cardinals had a solid trade […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to secure a playoff spot. Although the division may be out of reach, the New York Yankees have displayed vulnerability as of late. So winning the AL East isn’t impossible for Toronto. However, they want to make sure they earn a Wild Card spot at the very least. But […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the biggest surprises in the MLB during the 2022 season. They have hung around at the backend of the American League wild card race for most of the season, and after their 10-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays last night, they have a half-game lead over the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Kansas City Royals will play the second of their three-game series on Saturday. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Dodgers-Royals prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Dodgers are easily the hottest team in baseball, winners of 11(!!!) […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the second of a three-game series on Saturday at Tropicana Field. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Orioles-Rays prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Baltimore Orioles might actually pull this thing […]

The Boston Red Sox 2022 season has been utterly confusing. They have spent some stretches looking like one of the best teams in baseball, and others where they look fascinatingly incompetent. It has led to them sitting in last place in the American League East with a 56-58 record. Even with a losing record, the […]

The Boston Red Sox are having a poor 2022 season. Unfortunately for the Fenway Park faithful, this could be less antagonizing than the offseason. Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers are without contract extensions, which has led to trade rumors and uncertainty around the organization. Those rumors may end soon, though. According to Buster Olney of […]

Aaron Judge’s remarkable 2022 season has not slowed down one bit. The superstar outfielder is well on his way to securing his first-ever MVP award and putting his name among the best home run-hitting seasons of all time. Judge got to 45 home runs quicker than all but four players in MLB history and is […]

At the 2022 MLB trade deadline the reigning World Series Champion Atlanta Braves made a series of quality additions to their rotation. With the onboarding of Robbie Grossman, Ehire Adrianza, Jake Odorizzi, and Raisel Iglesias the Braves hope to run it back and stay on the winning path. As they continue to fight on and […]

After winning over 100 games last season, the San Francisco Giants have struggled to find a consistent rhythm this season. Losing guys like Kris Bryant, Kevin Gausman, and Buster Posey were crucial to why San Francisco has not been able to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. As the trade deadline […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the hottest teams in all of Major League Baseball. On Friday night, they accomplished a feat the league hasn’t seen in 20 years. The Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-3 in Kansas City. It is the team’s 11th consecutive victory, which paces the MLB. Even more impressive […]

Tommy Pham called it. The Boston Red Sox midseason addition at the trade deadline made sure to endear himself to his newest fan base in the best way possible – a walk-off hit against the division rival New York Yankees. Check out Tommy Pham finish off the boys from the Bronx with a hot shot […]

The Chicago White Sox are still in reach of both the AL Central title and a Wild Card spot. However, they were handed a concerning injury on Friday night as star Luis Robert sprained his left wrist. Thankfully, his X-rays came back negative and he’s just listed as day-to-day for now. Luis Robert left the […]

The San Diego Padres were close to having superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr back from injury. On Friday, general manager AJ Preller and the team were blindsided by a bombshell: Tatis Jr had violated the MLB’s performance-enhancing drug policy and received an 80-game suspension. Speaking to the media Friday, Preller didn’t mince words. And he […]

Houston Astros star pitcher Framber Valdez has emphatically established himself as one of the more dominating hurlers in the American League. And his run of form is being noticed by those around him. Astros catcher Martin Maldonado spoke with reporters following Valdez’s start on Thursday. During his media availability, he dropped a bombshell assessment on […]

On August second, the San Diego Padres traded for slugger Juan Soto.  Soto, the 23-year-old outfielder, had spent the first five seasons of his career with the Washington Nationals. Juan Soto made his debut in 2018. Since coming to the big leagues, he has been one of the most dominant hitters in baseball. Through 573 […]

The Houston Astros are one of the best teams in baseball, but they were recently dealt a brutal blow as outfielder Michael Brantley, one of their best hitters, underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for the rest of the year. GM James Click revealed exactly what the team will be missing with […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended by the MLB for 80 games due to a violation of its performance-enhancing drug policy, and now the San Diego Padres star has broken his silence about the issue. The Padres explained that he has taken a medication that he didn’t know contained the MLB-banned substance Clostebol. He was […]

The Houston Astros originally acquired Trey Mancini to be an extra bat in an already impressive lineup. His goal was to simply smash baseballs all over Minute Maid Park. However, Mancini’s role may have just changed with the recent Michael Brantley injury news. Brantley is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Astros’ GM […]

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr has yet to play a single inning this season due to injury and it looks like he will be out for the rest of 2022. Per Jeff Passan and Mark Feinsand, Tatis Jr has broken the MLB’s PED drug policy and is facing an 80-game suspension: BREAKING: Padres […]

The MLB’s annual “Field of Dreams” Game has had some touching moments recently — including Ken Griffey Jr. and his dad having a catch — but Thursday’s tilt had one incredibly bizarre occurrence. Iconic Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray, who died in 1998, was digitally recreated on the Fox broadcast to sing “Take Me Out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a brutal blow last Friday as they placed veteran lefty Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day IL with back pain after he left his latest start early. While it’s unknown when exactly he could be back at this point, Kershaw is very confident he’ll have enough time to get ready […]

The New York Mets are having one of the better seasons in franchise history this year. They had led the National League East pretty much all year. The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves made a hard push and came close to overtaking the Mets, but ultimately New York held. They have since gone on […]

Sports gambling is a growing industry without question. A number of states are beginning to legalize it. For sports betting aficionados in California, the routine has been to make a road trip and place their sports bets in Las Vegas. However, California’s Proposition 27 would allow “online and sports wagering outside of Tribal lands.” It […]

Every baseball fan knows that Noah Syndergaard’s nickname is “Thor.” He received the name during his time with the New York Mets. However, according to Syndergaard himself, he may really be Thor! Noah Syndergaard reportedly said that he did not speak with the New York media when the Mets came to Anaheim to play the […]

Noah Syndergaard is going to be a visitor at Citi Field for the first time since leaving the New York Mets. After leaving the Mets in free agency for the Los Angeles Angels, he was traded to the Phillies. Now that he is back in New York, he is opening up about his stint with […]

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller went all in ahead of last week’s MLB trade deadline, as he parted ways with six players to acquire outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals. He also eyed the possibility of bringing in Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to the Padres. Speaking on “The Show” […]

The Minnesota Twins take on the Los Angeles Angels. Check out our MLB odds series for our Twins Angels prediction and pick. Tyler Mahle goes to the hill for the Twins, while Patrick Sandoval gets the call for the Angels. Tyler Mahle toiled in relatively obscurity for the Cincinnati Reds. Then he got thrown into […]

The Los Angeles Angels were among the notable sellers at last week’s MLB trade deadline. They decided to part ways with three players, including closer Raisel Iglesias, as they traded him to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for starting pitcher Tucker Davidson and reliever Jesse Chavez. Angels general manager Perry Minasian did not end up […]

The Houston Astros are well on their way to another AL West title. That would be their fifth straight title, excluding the shortened COVID season. As they get ready for the playoffs, they will have to prepare to go forward without star outfielder Michael Brantley. The Astros announced that Brantley, who hasn’t played since June […]

The Rangers are set to host the Seattle Mariners today in the first matchup of a three-game set at Globe Life Park. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Mariners-Rangers prediction and pick we have laid out below. Seattle is currently in line to make […]

Ex-Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo was traded to the Seattle Mariners ahead of the deadline. However, Castillo, the top starter available, had many suitors. One such team, the New York Yankees, were very much in on the All-Star hurler. Shortly after the deal to the Mariners, it was reported that the Yankees’ talks with the […]

The MLB regular season is entering its final months. The postseason races are heating up and contenders are gearing up for the stretch run. But that doesn’t mean players and teams aren’t preparing for MLB free agency as well. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, both Justin Verlander and Carlos Correa are […]

It’s been 10 days since Juan Soto was traded from the Washington Nationals to the San Diego Padres in a deadline blockbuster. In a tremendous gift from the MLB schedulers, Soto’s Padres will be taking on the Nationals in a three-game series at Nationals Park, starting on Friday night. It will be Soto’s first game […]