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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 […]

The Colorado Rockies are a confusing team to figure out. After making a rebuilding move and trading Nolan Arenado away (and acquiring a questionable return at best), they let Trevor Story and John Gray walk in free agency last season. Sure, compensation picks are one thing. But the Rockies should have traded both players in […]

Kris Bryant shocked the MLB world when he signed with the Colorado Rockies during the offseason. Sure, Coors Field and it’s elevation provide an advantage for hitters. But most people expected Bryant to sign with a contender. After all, this is a player who has been on winning teams for the majority of his big […]

The San Francisco Giants are a team to watch heading into the 2022 MLB trade deadline in August. Last season, the Giants made a huge splash when they traded for Kris Bryant. Will the Giants make a loud noise again this time around? With that said, here are three moves the Giants must make before […]

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer made his triumphant return to the mound on Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds, as he struck out a season-high 11 batters in a dominant outing. The Mets were certainly buzzing about Scherzer after the game. But they were also raving about the Reds hurler on the other side, […]

The Washington Nationals won the 2019 World Series. They were competitive just a few years ago. But it is safe to say that isn’t the case in 2022. The Nationals own one of MLB’s worst records and are preparing to sell at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. And Washington will be one of the more […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently 33-47, good for third place in the National League Central. While Pittsburgh doesn’t seem to be as bad as last year’s 101-loss team, there still not headed anywhere near the postseason in 2022. It presents the Pirates, who have called up two of their top-100 prospects in Oneil Cruz and […]

The Cincinnati Reds expected to be a an underwhelming team in 2022. The team had a fire-sale over the offseason that saw them trade players such as Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez, and Sonny Gray. The Reds never had any intentions of competing in 2022. And they are expected to be sellers at the 2022 MLB […]

The Houston Astros continue to put space between them and the American League West division. On Tuesday, the Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-7, improving to 53-27. The 26 games above .500 is a season high for Houston and suddenly has them within striking distance of the New York Yankees atop the American League. […]

On Tuesday, New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer made his long awaited return from the injured list. He looked as strong as ever, tossing six shutout innings. He managed to strike out 11 Cincinnati Reds batters in the six frames, and only allowed two hits. Unfortunately, the Mets offense failed to score a single […]

The Miami Marlins are in the midst of yet another long season. Entering play Tuesday, the Marlins were once again under .500 at 38-40. Considering the relative lack of talent, that’s actually not too bad. The biggest reason for that is starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara. On Tuesday, Alcantara continued his dominant season. He tossed eight […]

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge is having as good a season as any player in baseball. After rejecting the Yankees’ $213.5 million contract offer on Opening Day, The Judge has proceeded on a home run tour, as he currently leads the majors with 29 long balls. Understandably, many are predicting that the Yankees […]

Major League Baseball has made a number of changes to the MLB All-Star Game over the years. But it appears they are heading into un-chartered territory. The latest collective bargaining agreement between the Players Union and the league is going to allow the commissioner to add a player to each roster. But it is not […]

On Tuesday, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke is toeing the rubber against his former team, the Houston Astros, at Minute Maid Park. Greinke, who won the 2019 World Series as a member of the Astros, definitely has a special place in the hearts of fans. Judging by the club’s actions ahead of the […]