The New York Yankees (64-28) — thanks to a MLB-leading 33 home runs from Aaron Judge — secured the best record in baseball during the first half of the season, but can they maintain their torrid pace and remain healthy in the second half of the season? The Yankees need […]
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Sorare Launches MLB Fantasy NFT Game Over All-Star Break, Begins Card Auctions
Sorare launched its previously announced Major League Baseball NFT-based fantasy game on Tuesday, allowing users to start collecting cards representing MLB players ahead of its first contests later in the week. Players earn their first free player cards upon signing up for an account, all of which can be used […]
National League, Kershaw Slight Favorites in 2022 MLB All-Star Game
A hometown hero will be on the mound as the best players in baseball face off against each other at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. FanDuel Sportsbook lists the National League as a slight -116 favorite over the American League (-102) in the Midsummer […]
Bronx ER: Luis Severino on 15-Day IL, Won’t Throw for 2 Weeks
For the first time this season, there are injury concerns for the New York Yankees who placed starting pitcher Luis Severino on the 15-day IL due to a lat strain. The Yankees lead the majors with a 64-28 record as the best team in baseball, just shy of winning 70% […]
Home Run Derby Inconsistencies Cause Controversy for Bettors, Sportsbooks
Washington Nationals star Juan Soto defeated Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez in the final of the 2022 Home Run Derby, finishing off a thrilling contest that entertained most fans while kicking off All-Star Game festivities in Los Angeles. But for those who bet on the competition, the results caused controversy […]
Pete Alonso Favored to Win Third Consecutive Home Run Derby, Faces 1st Round Test from Acuna
Ken Griffey Jr. is the only player to ever win three Home Run Derby titles, and nobody has ever won the contest in three consecutive years. Pete Alonso will try to do just that on Monday night when he headlines the 2022 field for the annual slugfest as a part […]
Mariners, Orioles Claw Back into Playoff Race with Long Winning Streaks
Two weeks ago, neither the Seattle Mariners nor the Baltimore Orioles resembled playoff contenders. Today, both have climbed into the midst of the American League wild card race after improbable winning streaks that are still alive as of Friday. The Mariners have won 11 straight games, while the Orioles have […]
The Ultimate MLB All-Star Team
Since making its debut almost 90 years ago, the MLB All-Star Game has evolved into a rite of summer, providing baseball fans with a glimpse of the game’s best players sharing the diamond for one night. The list of baseball greats bestowed with the honor of being named an MLB […]
Public Backing Blue Jays as Royals Visit Toronto Without Help of 10 Unvaccinated Players
As teams have traveled to Toronto to play the Blue Jays this season, fans have learned just how many unvaccinated players are on each squad, since those individuals haven’t been able to make the trip. The Phillies, for instance, left four players behind for their recent trip to Toronto. But […]
Toronto Blue Jays Fire Manager Charlie Montoyo After Skid Threatens Playoff Chances
The Toronto Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo on Wednesday in response to a recent 2-9 stretch that has dropped the team to fourth place in the division. The Blue Jays are now tied for the final AL wild-card spot with the Seattle Mariners, who swept a weekend series over […]
Chris Sale Strong in 5-Inning Return to Red Sox Rotation
The Boston Red Sox lost 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, but the team might consider the night a win, as it saw Chris Sale return to the rotation as the team fights for a wild-card position in the American League. Sale went five scoreless innings, allowing […]
Spencer Strider Keeps Striking Out Batters, Leads NL Rookie of the Year Race
Atlanta Braves rookie Spencer Strider lasted just 4.2 innings against the New York Mets on Tuesday night, but in that short time, he struck out eight batters in the latest strong performance from the potential National League Rookie of the Year. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Strider as the +200 favorite to […]
MLB Injury Report: Wander Franco Needs Wrist Surgery, Out 5-8 Weeks
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco could miss nearly two months after suffering a wrist injury in Saturday’s 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Franco will undergo surgery on his right wrist on Tuesday, with Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash saying the 21-year-old star will miss five-to-eight weeks. Franco adds […]
The 5 Greatest MLB All-Star Game Performances
First played in 1933, as part of Chicago’s World Fair, the MLB All-Star Game has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated sports events of the baseball season. Affectionately known as the “Midsummer Classicâ€, the MLB All-Star Game brings together the best players in baseball for one night, with […]
Colorado Sports Betting: Tour de France, Wimbledon, F1, NBA Summer League, Sunday Night Baseball
I recently moved from California to Colorado — or in betting terms — from a state where there’s no legalized online gambling to a state that legalized online gambling, including sports betting. As a sportswriter and so-called sports junkie, I had the rare and amazing opportunity to have a successful […]
Streaming Sports is Getting More Expensive and More Complicated
The advantages of streaming sports are now at loggerheads with increasing costs and complexity. Media providers are coming out of the woodwork to stream sports, paying top dollar for exclusive rights. As a result, recreational fans and sports bettors, are paying more than ever to follow teams, using a complicated […]
This Little Known Team Features the Sons of Baseball Superstars
Tickets to watch this Futures Collegiate Baseball League team have never been hotter. That’s because the Brockton Rox features the sons of baseball legends like David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Pedro Martinez, Garry Sheffield, and Keith Foulke. Scouts travel far and wide to size up potential talent for MLB. But they […]
Another Two-Way Performance Improves Shohei Ohtani Odds for MVP, Cy Young
While Shohei Ohtani won the AL MVP award for his historic two-way season for the Los Angeles Angels in 2021, he was never truly in contention for the Cy Young Award, as the team limited his innings on the mound and his numbers didn’t match up with the best pitchers […]
Yankees Basher Aaron Judge Reaches 30 HRs Before the All-Star Break
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is playing for a huge raise next season, and he’s certainly helping his cause by leading the majors with 30 home runs after smacking a grand slam on Wednesday night. Judge homered in a 16-0 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates and now has […]
AL Cy Young Odds: Shane McClanahan, Justin Verlander Separating from the Pack
Justin Verlander is a 39-year-old veteran who’s already won two Cy Young Awards in his 17-year career. Shane McClanahan is pitching in only his second major league season with the Tampa Bay Rays. But while they may have vastly different resumes, these two pitchers are likely to duel for the […]