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The Tampa Bay Rays will host the Boston Red Sox in the third game of this four-game series tonight at Rodgers Centre. So far, the Rays have won both games one and two of this series and will look to continue their run tonight. With that said, it’s time to continue our MLB odds series […]

It’s no hidden secret that the Toronto Blue Jays have been struggling immensely. Amid their cold streak, the organization has decided to part ways with manager Charlie Montoyo. Via Ken Rosenthal: Charlie Montoyo has been fired as manager of the Blue Jays, sources tell @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 13, 2022 This does come […]

The Blue Jays are starting to wake up after going on a big losing streak as they host the Philadelphia Phillies for the second and final game of this series. The Phillies continue to slide as they’re now showing a four-game losing streak while the Blue Jays are looking to stay in playoff contention as […]

The New York Yankees will host the Cincinnati Reds tonight for the second game of this three-game series after a major upset last night for the Reds to come back and win in the ninth inning. They’ll look to try and do it again tonight as the Reds really need to start winning games if […]

These two AL Central teams are back at it! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a White Sox-Guardians prediction and pick.   Both teams split the doubleheader yesterday as the third and final game of the series is tonight. Cleveland took Game 1 by the score of 4-1 but the White Sox […]

With the MLB trade deadline less than a month away, rumors are beginning to swirl. Given the fact that the MLB inserted an extra wild card, there could perhaps be more teams looking to buy rather than sell, thinking they will have an outside shot at the postseason. That means that players potentially on the […]

The Los Angeles Angels started the 2022 season on a tear. They were playing well and even led the AL West for a bit. But the Angels fell off in a major way and now sit in fourth place in the division. Additionally, they sit a whopping 20 games back of the first place Houston […]

The New York Yankees have been flexing their muscle at the plate and on the mound this season, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get tripped up. The Cincinnati Reds gave Clay Holmes and the Bronx Bombers a reality check when they handed the Yankees a 4-3 loss Tuesday night in the opener of their […]

The New York Mets are looking to bolster the lineup at the trade deadline by acquiring a DH. The Mets haven’t received a whole lot of production out of the designated hitter role this year, and that could prompt GM Sandy Alderson to bring in a slugger at the deadline. J.D. Davis was one of […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the worst teams in the MLB over the past few seasons. They haven’t posted a winning campaign since 2016 when they went 89-73. Since then, Baltimore has lost over 100 games three times, including last year in 2021, when their 52-110 record was tied for the worst in […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently near the bottom of the NL West and fighting for fourth place with the Colorado Rockies. They are not a contender and will be selling at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. They have a number of players who are expected to be on the trade block. However, could star pitcher […]

Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera took a page out of Rickey Henderson’s book during Tuesday’s 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. In the seventh inning, Cabrera took off and stole third base, his first swiped bag since the 2020 season. His teammates were delighted. After the game, the reactions were priceless. First, Tigers manager […]

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has garnered another well-deserved All-Star selection, the third one of his career. He’s spoken at length about what his All-Star success has meant to his affinity for his team and the City of Chicago. But now the moment is made even more special now that his brother, William, has also […]

The Los Angeles Angels season has quickly been going down the drain after a hot start. Things appeared to get worse on Tuesday night as Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout was pulled from game with an injury. According to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi, he was removed from the game because of upper back spasms. […]

The Boston Red Sox finally got starting pitcher Chris Sale back on the mound Tuesday. It was his first start of the year after dealing with a right rib fracture he sustained prior to this season. The Red Sox then placed him on the 60-day injured list, forcing him to miss more than half the […]

Even at 42 years old, Albert Pujols is still finding a way to make an impact for the St. Louis Cardinals. And he is still also finding a way to put his name in the record books.  After hitting his 20th career home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pujols has now hit at least […]

Boston Red Sox fans received a huge scare on Tuesday night during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In the fourth inning, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story was hit by a pitch on the hand and was forced to exit the contest. An update on Story has arrived, via Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Trevor […]

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez has been pulled off of his rehab assignment. His return to the Red Sox lineup has been delayed again, this time indefinitely. The Red Sox are in a dog fight for a wild card berth as the All-Star Game approaches. Yes, the division isn’t over but the New […]

Earlier this week, concession workers at Dodger Stadium voted to authorize a strike. That has created a buzz and some controversy as many wonder if it will impact the 92nd MLB All-Star Game. Most people who have been to a ball game can probably guess what the reason is. They have garnered sympathy from around […]

The Houston Astros were dealt a tough blow when slugger Yordan Alvarez landed on the injured list with right hand inflammation. It was unfortunate news for the MVP candidate to get right before the 2022 All-Star game, which was set to be his first appearance in the contest celebrating the game’s best players. Fret not, […]

The Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels. Check out our MLB odds series for our Astros Angels prediction and pick. Luis Garcia takes the ball for the Astros, while Noah Syndergaard gets the starting nod for the Angels. Luis Garcia has a 3.81 ERA. He has bounced around this season, going from a […]

The Chicago White Sox entered the 2022 MLB season with as much hype and expectation as any in recent memory. With the All-Star Game approaching, the White Sox have failed to live up to the hype thus far. There are numerous reasons as to why that is, but if you ask Ozzie Guillen, you can […]

The New York Mets have managed to remain in first place, without getting a single start from ace Jacob deGrom and with fellow starter Max Scherzer on the shelf for an extended period as well. That’s very impressive. However, it doesn’t mean that New York can just stand pat at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. […]

Juan Soto will be taking part in the 2022 Home Run Derby and the Washington Nationals star is looking to do more than just park some baseballs in the bleachers. While he’ll certainly be looking to put on a show at the Derby, Soto revealed he has one specific goal in mind. Via Chelsea Janes, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Check out our MLB odds series for our Dodgers Cardinals prediction and pick. Mitch White takes the rubber for the Dodgers, while Matthew Liberatore gets the call for the Cardinals. Mitch White has a 3.38 ERA. He has improved this season. His ERA at the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Minnesota Twins. Check out our MLB odds series for our Brewers Twins prediction and pick. Jason Alexander goes to the mound for the Brewers, while Winder gets the assignment for the Twins. Jason Alexander has a 4.75 ERA, but that number comes from a very small sample size of […]

The Chicago White Sox continue to struggle and Tony La Russa continues to puzzle minds. The Chicago manager, who endured a “fire Tony” chant earlier this season, intentionally walked Cleveland Guardians superstar Jose Ramirez on an 0-1 count on Tuesday.  It should be noted that Ramirez had an RBI hit earlier in the ballgame. But […]

The MLB-All-Star Game fan vote is one that draws the ire of nearly every fan and pundit each year. 2022 was no different. The likes of San Francisco Giants ace Carlos Rodon and Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez were somehow left off the roster. However, Rodon, Martinez and Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper […]

The New York Yankees are unquestioned buyers ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, the one player they are expected to be selling is Joey Gallo. Gallo is slashing an unsightly .166/.288/.341/ this season. It should be noted that he has never been a high average guy. But he’s typically been someone who hits […]

The Chicago Cubs shocked their fanbase last season when they opted to trade three of their core stars and most well-liked players in Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant at the MLB trade deadline. In 2022, the Cubs find themselves in a similar position. They’re currently 34-52 with no real shot at contention and […]

Joey Gallo has caused debate amongst Yankees fans. The majority of fans believe they should trade him, while there are some who think New York should keep the outfielder. Don La Greca recently hosted the Michael Kay Show and had a heated conversation with a caller in reference to Gallo. The caller called one of […]

The Red Sox and Rays are back at it again! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Rays prediction and pick.   These sides met last week in Boston. The Rays took the series as they lost Game 1 but bounced back and won the final two of the series. Tampa […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber was recently named to the NL All-Star team. However, the slugger is having an up-and-down season. On one hand, Schwarber is slashing just .219/.332/.524 as of this story’s publication. On the other hand, Schwarber leads the NL in home runs with 28, and trails only Aaron Judge for most homers […]

The battle for the NL East is upon us as the top two teams will continue to battle it out for control over the division as the New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The Mets took game one of the series last night, but can they keep the defending champions […]

Two playoff contenders will kick off a quick two-game series at Rogers Centre tonight as the Toronto Blue Jays host the Philadelphia Phillies. Both of these teams have true playoff aspirations and it’s certainly possible, but they both are going to be desperate for wins if they want to be there in October. With that […]

The Seattle Mariners head to the nation’s capital for a matchup with the Washington Nationals! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Nationals prediction and pick.   The Mariners are hot right now! The M’s have won their last eight games in a row after beating the Oakland Athletics in a series […]

The New York Yankees are playing host to the Cincinnati Reds for game one of this three-game series. The Yankees are currently the best team in baseball while the Reds have some catching up to do. The last time these two teams met was in July 2017 when the Yankees took three of four in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies head North on Tuesday to begin a quick two-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays. But, they will be without four players in total because of their vaccination status. Among them is star catcher JT Realmuto, who put Canada on blast for “telling him what to do.” Take a listen to this […]

Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez were a part of the legendary New York Yankees dynasty. But, they didn’t always get along and their relationship to this day is rocky. Jeter, who is set to release his ESPN documentary called “The Captain”, detailed the exact moment back in 2001 when he knew A-Rod wasn’t a true […]