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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 […]

Anything short of the franchise’s 28th World Series title will be considered a failure for the New York Yankees in 2022. Regardless of all the talent on the roster, it takes more than that to win a championship. If the Yankees expect to make a run for a World Series, they’ll need everyone playing up […]

The Kansas City Royals are currently in last place in the American League Central, with a 29-49 record. On pace for their fifth straight losing season, Kansas City must accept their fate as sellers at this year’s MLB trade deadline. If their poor record wasn’t enough of a reason to paint them as sellers, their […]

The Colorado Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rockies Dodgers prediction and pick. German Marquez takes the mound for the Rockies, while Ryan Pepiot replaces the previously listed Mitch White as the starter for the Dodgers. White had been listed as the probable starter Tuesday morning, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Oakland Athletics. Check out our MLB odds series for our Blue Jays Athletics prediction and pick. Yusei Kikuchi takes the hill for the Blue Jays, while Adrian Martinez goes to the bump for the Athletics. Yusei Kikuchi has a 4.74 ERA, and he has had a very difficult […]

The San Francisco Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Check out our MLB odds series for our Giants Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Alex Wood goes to the mound for the Giants, while Tyler Gilbert takes the hill for the Diamondbacks. Alex Wood has a 5.03 ERA, and the thing to note about Wood is that […]

The New York Yankees are expected to be active at the trade deadline, looking to build the best possible roster ahead of their push for a World Series. Anything less than their 28th championship will be a disappointment in the Bronx, so bolstering the roster at the deadline would be a wise move for Brian […]

The Chicago White Sox have been the definition of mediocre in 2022, as they are currently 38-40 and in third place in the American League Central. Still, Chicago has had more than their fair share of injuries, as the likes of Lucas Giolito, Lance Lynn, Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert, among others, have all spent […]

Rumors have been swirling in reference to a potential Xander Bogaerts extension in Boston with the Red Sox. However, nothing has come to fruition. Bogaerts possesses an opt-out clause in his contract with many expect him to exercise following the 2022 campaign. And there will be no shortage of suitors for the All-Star shortstop. According […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were dealt a devastating blow when Bryce Harper suffered a hand injury after getting hit by a pitch from San Diego Padres hurler Blake Snell. Harper underwent surgery to repair his thumb injury, and fans have been eagerly awaiting an update regarding his timetable to return to action. On Tuesday, Harper broke […]

The Red Sox received two major updates on star pitcher Chris Sale, per MLB insider Jon Morosi and Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Update: Chris Sale could return to #RedSox rotation as early as next week. Alex Cora told @MLBNetworkRadio that team officials will see how he’s feeling on Thursday after tomorrow’s injury rehab start. If […]

The Detroit Tigers have some young talent breaking through in the big leagues, but the unfortunate reality is that the franchise still seems a couple of years away from contending for the playoffs. It’s been a long, slow rebuild in Detroit, but making big moves at the 2022 MLB trade deadline could give the franchise […]

Attention American League Central fans, this is the game for you! The first-place Minnesota Twins will attempt to fight off the rest of the division as the Chicago White Sox will host them at Guaranteed Rate Field for the second consecutive day. It is time to take a sneak peek at our MLB odds series, […]

The Oakland Athletics shared a report of shooting victims at the Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday. The shooting in question occurred after the team’s July 4th postgame firework show. Four victims were reportedly struck by celebratory gunfire. The A’s official statement can be read below. The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating firearm related injuries that occurred […]

The Oakland Athletics are preparing for a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline. After having dumped off the majority of their talent during the offseason, the Athletics, as expected, are among the bottomfeeders in the league this year. With the playoffs out of the picture, the A’s could look to expedite their rebuild by […]

Two of the premier teams in the National League will give it another go in game two of this series as the St. Louis Cardinals continue their road trip at Truist Park versus the Atlanta Braves. It is time to check out our MLB odds series, where our Cardinals-Braves prediction and pick will be made. […]

The Chicago Cubs are fresh off of a 2021 campaign that saw them trade three of their biggest stars in franchise history. The Cubs rebuild became official when they dealt Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez away last season ahead of the trade deadline. And Chicago will likely endure a similar fate prior to […]

With the Yankees holding a commanding lead in the American League East, second place and a firm grip on a Wild Card spot is up for grabs as the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox go head-to-head on Tuesday evening. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Rays-Red Sox prediction and […]

The Chicago White Sox have underperformed in 2022. They were not only the clear favorites in the AL Central, but many predicted that the White Sox would win the World Series this season. But Chicago currently sits in third place in AL Central with a record of under .500. But they are just 5.5 games […]

The Minnesota Twins have been off to a strong start in 2022 and hold a comfortable lead in the AL Central through the first half of the season. While the Guardians are still a threat, the Twins’ primary focus, if they want to win a World Series this year, will be to keep up with […]

A rare inter-league matchup on the diamond is scheduled to take place as the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates go to battle on Tuesday evening. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Yankees-Pirates prediction and pick will take place.   After winning yet another series over the weekend over the Guardians, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently in fourth place in the AL East, which is unfamiliar territory for a team that’s usually competing for the divisional title. At 43-37, the Rays have received outstanding contributions on the mound from their staff, pitching to a 3.31 ERA as a group, which is fourth in the MLB. […]

Most people in the MLB world did not expect much from the Cleveland Guardians in 2022. After being a consistent contender for five straight seasons, Cleveland fell out of contention in 2021. And they made no substantial additions during the offseason. But despite all of that, the Guardians have remained competitive in the AL Central. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are enjoying a successful 2022 campaign. With a few superstars and no shortage of reliable veteran presences, this is a team built to make the playoffs. But can St. Louis make a World Series run with their current roster? It’s possible, but the Cardinals would benefit from adding ahead of the […]

The Boston Red Sox labored to open the season. In fact, some even expected the Red Sox to sell ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. However, the Red Sox turned things around now place second in the AL East and are in the Wild Card mix. This is a competitive team that will be […]

The New York Mets are fully living up to expectations so far, leading the National League East with a 50-30 record. They have a top-five offense in baseball, but there is still a need for another bat, especially from a power standpoint. The Mets are 21st in the Majors with just 92 homers and outside […]

Carlos Correa shocked the MLB world when he left the mighty Houston Astros for the Minnesota Twins this past offseason. Correa signed a three-year, $105 million deal with opt-outs after the first two seasons, so he could very well hit free agency again this upcoming offseason. The Chicago Cubs had some conversations with Correa, but […]

31-year old Trayce Thompson has become an MLB journeyman. After breaking into the league with the Chicago White Sox in 2015, Thompson spent 2016 and 2017 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers fans were excited to see Golden State Warriors’ star Klay Thompson’s brother play for their team. However, Thompson never got things going in […]

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez is a rare breed of player. During the top of the fourth inning of Monday’s game against the San Diego Padres, Rodriguez belted a long home run into the left field seats, his 15th of the season. With the dinger, the rookie joined two Mariners legends in the franchise’s […]

Down 5-0 at one point, the Houston Astros stormed back to defeat the Kansas City Royals for their seventh straight win on a walk-off homer by slugger Yordan Alvarez on the 4th of July. Alvarez obliterated the baseball, sending it 444 feet into the right-field seats at 112.6 MPH. It was the first career walk-off […]

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher David Price is finally in the last year of his notorious seven-year, $217 million contract. With free agency looming, it’s expected that Price is going to give serious consideration to retiring. Via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Price revealed that he is leaning towards retirement after the 2022 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and ace Kevin Gausman avoided a significant injury scare after the veteran hurler took a bullet line drive off the ankle from Wander Franco during his start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Gausman was removed from the game after the 2.0 innings of work, as the incident occurred on […]

The Colorado Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Rockies Dodgers prediction and pick. Kyle Freeland takes the bump for the Rockies, while Julio Urias goes to the hill for the Dodgers. Kyle Freeland has a 4.31 ERA, but he is steadily improving this year. He posted […]

The Atlanta Braves placed Kenley Jansen on the 15-day IL  after the star closer was dealing with an irregular heartbeat. It’s not the first time Jansen has dealt with this issue throughout his career, but it’d been a few years since he’d faced any complications. Despite getting placed on the IL due to his irregular […]