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The Atlanta Braves took a 2-1 lead over the Houston Astros in the World Series. The ‘Stros were shut out from the scoreboard thanks in large part to Braves starter Ian Anderson. The rookie pitcher tossed a no-hitter through five innings and looked like he had plenty more left in the tank. But with just […]

Ian Anderson has been one of the Atlanta Braves most reliable arms this postseason and he didn’t disappoint on the big stage. In Game 3 of the World Series on Friday, the right-hander tossed five innings of no-hit baseball before Brian Snitker went to his pen in the sixth inning. In the process, the Braves […]

As they play their first game at home in the 2021 World Series, the Atlanta Braves made sure to pay tribute to one of the franchise’s true legends in Hank Aaron. Aaron, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 86, was one of the biggest figures in baseball and undoubtedly one of […]

The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves will shift the 2021 World Series to Atlanta on Friday night for Game 3 with the series tied 1-1. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Astros-Braves World Series Game 3 prediction and pick. The Astros and Braves will battle for Game 3 from Truist […]

Watching sports leagues today have both been easier and harder at the same time. On one hand, big-time leagues like the NBA, NFL, and the MLB are very accessible to a lot of people. You can watch your favorite sport on any device available today… but the catch is that you have to pay a […]

In one out of left field move, the San Diego Padres have elected to hire Bob Melvin as their new manager, according to MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. The two sides have reportedly come to terms on a three-year contract deal. The Padres had contacted the Athletics front office to inquire on whether they would be allowed […]

After his half-season run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Albert Pujols is set to soon play winter ball in the Dominican Republic later this year. Liga de Béisbol Profesional de la República Dominicana side Leones del Escogido announced on Thursday that they have acquired Pujols from the Gigantes del Cibao via a trade. Gigantes del […]

A multitude of veteran starting pitchers will be out of a contract in the upcoming free agency period, including longtime Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw. The one-time National League MVP Award winner is just coming off of a season marred by injuries. For one, he missed the Dodgers’ postseason run due to a left […]

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred likely has a full plate at the moment with the World Series going on and the offseason looming. Now, PETA has put another topic on his dish. Per Bleacher Report, PETA is asking MLB to change the name “bullpen,” the area in which pitchers warm up to, “arm barn.” PETA wants […]

After getting their bats silenced in Game 1 of the 2021 World Series by the Atlanta Braves, the Houston Astros knew that it’s just a matter of time before their potent offense wakes up. And that’s exactly what happened in Game 2, as Jose Altuve and company rocked the Braves in a 7-2 victory at […]

What the Atlanta Braves have done without Ronald Acuna Jr. is mind-blowing. Acuna tore his ACL in July which ended his season, but he led the National League in runs scored and wins above replacement(WAR) at 4.2. It is crazy to say, but if Acuna didn’t go down, there’s a chance the Braves wouldn’t be […]

The Cleveland Indians were all set to become the Cleveland Guardians starting next season, but now they’re running into some legal trouble because of the name change. The Cleveland Guardians roller derby team has filed a federal lawsuit against the baseball team to block them from the name change, according to WKYC. The Indians officially […]

Houston Astros lefty Framber Valdez had pitched in the postseason before, but it was only this year when he made an appearance in the World Series when he took the mound in Game 1 of the 2021 World Series against the Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately for him, his performance in that game was not the kind […]

The Atlanta Braves drew first blood in the 2021 MLB World Series, as they scored a 6-2 win at Minute Maid Park in Game 1 to take a 1-0 series lead against the Houston Astros. Knowing the Astros, they can quickly recover from a bad loss with their big bats. Will the Astros’ wake up […]

Atlanta Braves ace Charlie Morton is done for the 2021 World Series against the Houston Astros after breaking his right fibula during Game 1 on Tuesday night. However, Morton actually threw 16 pitches on the broken leg after getting hit with a comebacker off the bat of Yuli Gurriel in the second inning. The Braves […]

With some teams electing to change their nicknames in recent years (see the Cleveland Guardians) due to offending groups, the Atlanta Braves have been one team brought up numerous times as it pertains to a potential name change. Count MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on the side of keeping the name “Braves” for Atlanta’s hometown team. […]

The matchup for the 2021 World Series is set, and it has no shortage of compelling storylines for fans. While most of the baseball world will no doubt be rooting against the Houston Astros due to their scandalous past, there are so many reasons to be rooting for the Atlanta Braves — you know, besides […]

The San Diego Padres fired manager Jayce Tingler after an immensely disappointing 2021 season. The Padres collapsed in epic fashion down the stretch, failing to make the playoffs and resulting in Tingler’s ouster after just two seasons at the helm. San Diego is now seeking an upgrade at manager, and it looks like World Series […]

The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros will begin the 2021 World Series on Tuesday night with Game 1 from Houston. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Braves-Astros World Series Game 1 prediction and pick. The Braves and Astros will battle for Game 1 on Tuesday night, with each team throwing […]

Anthony Rizzo wants to continue being part of the New York Yankees. The Yankees are looking to regroup after being knocked out of the playoffs early once again. Rizzo, whom the Yankees received at the trade deadline, wants to be back in pinstripes. He is a career .268 hitter and has a career WAR of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals shocked the MLB world when they fired manager Mike Shildt. They then made another bold move by hiring 35-year-old Oliver Marmol to be the next manager. The hiring became official on Monday. The 35-year-old Marmol is now the youngest manager in baseball since Eric Wedge was hired by Cleveland in 2003. Wedge […]

The Houston Astros will be down one of their key players in the World Series, as right-hander Lance McCullers will not be able to face the Atlanta Braves in the Fall Classic due to a lingering strained forearm. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported that McCullers hasn’t been able to throw since helping the Astros advance […]

The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros will kick off the 2021 World Series on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Braves-Astros World Series prediction and pick. The Braves and Astros have each made runs to the World Series over the past few weeks, staying hot at the right […]

As we saw in the Los Angeles Dodgers fourth and final loss to the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS on Saturday, it wasn’t meant to be two years in a row. On the heels of a 106-win season and a dramatic comeback against the San Francisco Giants (at least they beat them?), it definitely hurts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2020 World Series crown by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in six games. Their organization is known to spend a ton of money to shore up their lineup despite winning the crown already. As the Washington Nationals started selling their best players, Trea Turner and Max Scherzer were two […]

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. has not been able to contribute to his team’s World Series run, as he underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee in July. But that doesn’t mean he can’t join in on the fun that his team is having right now. On the night of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ season didn’t end the way anyone in the organization imagined. After they fell to the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series on Saturday night, though, manager Dave Roberts made sure the Dodgers kept their standout 2021 season in proper perspective. “It was a tremendous season. It was a heck […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked poised to be the team that would finally put up a bid for back-to-back World Series titles. The Dodgers looked the part before the season began. Their chances looked better than ever when they added Max Scherzer and Trea Turner via midseason trade. And after knocking out the San Francisco […]

The Boston Red Sox are now looking ahead to the upcoming offseason following their elimination in the 2021 ALCS against the Houston Astros. Among the offseason dilemmas that the Red Sox will face include the uncertain future of outfielder Kyle Schwarber. Boston acquired him from the Washington Nationals ahead of the 2021 MLB trade deadline. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers head into a must-win Game 6 on Saturday with their season on the line. While Max Scherzer was scheduled to start against the Braves, it appears that he isn’t ready to take the mound again, per The LA Times. Instead, Walker Buehler will get the ball on short rest: The Dodgers […]

The injury woes for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason have continued to pile on. Veteran reliever Joe Kelly was called upon to start in the Dodgers’ NLCS Game 5 clash against the Atlanta Braves. Kelly allowed a two-run home run to Freddie Freeman in the first inning and was later removed from the […]

The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros will continue the ALCS Friday night with the Astros taking a 3-2 series lead on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick. The Red Sox and Astros will play Game 6 of the ALCS Friday evening, with the […]

In a do-or-die Game 5 for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night in the NLCS, it was utility player and National League All-Star Chris Taylor who not only stepped into the spotlight, but stole it. Taylor clubbed three home runs for the Dodgers in a game they had to win to keep their season […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers face a win-or-go-home situation in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves, manager Dave Roberts has elected to turn to reliever Joe Kelly to start the game. This will be Kelly’s seventh appearance of the postseason and his overall first start of the entire season. Joe Kelly will […]

After Wednesday night’s 9-2 destruction of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series. Fret not though, LA fans, for your squad has been down this road before. The hill to climb will be brutal but the Dodgers can certainly rip off three straight. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their backs against the wall in the NLCS down 1-3 to the Atlanta Braves. If the Dodgers are to pull off a spirited comeback to get back to the World Series, they’ll need to do it without Justin Turner. The Dodgers third baseman tried to beat out a double play […]

The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox were tied 2-2 in the top of the 9th inning in Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday night. Nathan Eovaldi was pitching in relief for the Red Sox and had recorded two outs while yielding two base runners when Jason Castro stepped into the box. Facing a […]

The Boston Red Sox were on the verge of going up 3-1 in the ALCS against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night before Jose Altuve tied the game at two with a solo bomb in the top of the eighth. The ninth inning ultimately proved to be the difference-maker though, with Houston scoring seven runs […]

In a move that surprised some, the New York Yankees announced Tuesday that they will bring back manager Aaron Boone on a three-year deal. Per ESPN, Boone reacted to being back with the Yankees for the next few seasons. “I think I can help lead us to the top. That’s why I’m here. That’s why […]