In an era where starting pitchers rarely go the distance – or even get close – Sandy Alcantara is blazing his own path in 2022. Those long starts might just carry him to the NL Cy Young Award. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Alcantara as the +180 favorite to win the National […]
Paul Goldschmidt has twice finished as the runner-up for the National League MVP award in his distinguished career. If he keeps up his current pace in 2022, he’ll finally get the trophy he’s come so close to claiming in the past. Goldschmidt is the +115 favorite to win NL MVP […]
The Seattle Mariners traded two prospects to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for first baseman Carlos Santana, likely in an effort to boost their lineup in the absence of Ty France. The Royals picked up right-handed pitching prospects Wyatt Mills and William Fleming in the trade. Santana back in […]
Bryce Harper fractured his left thumb after Blake Snell hit him with a fastball during the fourth inning of Philadelphia’s 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday — an injury that could change the course of the Phillies’ season. The Phillies placed Harper on the 10-day injured list […]
During Shohei Ohtani’s historic 2021 season, a popular meme lampooned the fact that no matter what he and fellow superstar Mike Trout accomplished, the Los Angeles Angels just kept losing. On that note, Ohtani hit two home runs and knocked in eight runs on Tuesday night as the Angels lost […]
Almost exactly 100 years ago, Major League Baseball received an exemption from the Sherman Antitrust Act. To this day, it’s the only US sport legally operating as a monopoly. But a minor league lawsuit, and recent pressure from the Department of Justice, could limit MLB’s unique control. In December 2021, […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Mookie Betts on the 10-day injured list Sunday after the superstar suffered a cracked right rib last week. Betts sustained the injury after colliding with outfielder Cody Bellinger on Wednesday in a 4-1 win over the Angels. Betts injury worse than initially feared The […]
Julio Rodriguez has planted himself firmly in centerfield for the Seattle Mariners, quickly becoming one of their most dependable offensive weapons. If he keeps it up, Rodriguez might just claim the AL Rookie of the Year award, too. Rodriguez ranks as the +100 favorite to win AL Rookie of the […]
Traditionally, mid-June is far too early to declare much about the MLB playoffs. But with the expanded postseason now including 12 teams, there are at least a few squads that have essentially booked their spots in October, even with 100 games remaining in their seasons. More playoff teams also means […]
The New York Mets could bolster their rotation in the near future, as aces Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer are both back with the team and getting closer to returning to the mound. The Mets (41-22) remain the -235 favorites to win the NL East at DraftKings Sportsbook, but have […]
Two weeks ago, the New York Mets enjoyed a stranglehold on first place in the NL East. While the Mets are still on top of the division, both the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies have stormed back into the race, setting up the potential for a two- or three-way showdown […]
The Los Angeles Angels started the season strong, raising hopes that the world might finally get to see Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the playoffs. Now, the Angels have fired manager Joe Maddon after suffering through a 12-game losing streak. The Red Sox shut out the Angels 1-0 on […]
Aaron Judge from the New York Yankees feasted off the Detroit Tigers during the current homestand at Yankee Stadium after he smacked a solo home run in consecutive games. Judge leads the MLB with 21 home runs and his AL MVP odds are now +300. Only Shohei Ohtani — the […]
The Philadelphia Phillies announced the firing of Joe Girardi on Friday after the team started the 2022 season 22-29 under his leadership. The Phillies currently sit 12 games behind the New York Mets in the NL East race, with DraftKings Sportsbook giving Philadelphia +1600 odds of winning the division. Phillies […]
The New York Mets have won six straight games and taken a commanding 10.5-game lead in the National League East. Now, they’ll get to test themselves against the toughest competition in the NL this weekend when they visit Los Angeles to play the Dodgers. The Dodgers lead the NL West […]
Giancarlo Stanton landed on the 10-day injured list after hurting his right calf during New York’s Tuesday victory against the Baltimore Orioles. On Wednesday, the Yankees learned they won’t have to wait long to get their slugger back in the lineup. Initially, the Yankees feared that Stanton had suffered a […]
Manny Machado is putting up the best numbers of his illustrious career, a start that’s made him the clear favorite to win the National League MVP in 2022. The San Diego Padres third baseman is hitting .365 with eight home runs and 27 RBI so far this season. Machado putting […]
The Brewers will be without two key members of their pitching staff for the near future, as Milwaukee announced on Monday that both Freddy Peralta and Josh Hader will miss time. Peralta moved to the 15-day injured list after suffering a lat strain in his right shoulder on Sunday. Brewers […]
The Carolina Hurricanes will try to remain undefeated at home in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as they host the New York Rangers for Game 2 of their second-round series. The Hurricanes took Game 1 in overtime on Wednesday, beating the Rangers 2-1 on an Ian Cole goal just over three […]
Boston Red Sox fans had been disappointed with new signing Trevor Story, as the shortstop-turned-second baseman seemed unable to reproduce the offensive numbers he put up at Coors Field. But Story showed there’s still life in his bat on Thursday by hitting three homers against the Seattle Mariners. Story went […]
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