The Houston Astros kept their World Series hopes alive with a 9-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in Sunday’s Game 5. Now, the series shifts to Houston for Game 6, where the Astros will still need to win both games to deny the Braves their first title since 1995. The […]
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Soler, Riley, Freeman Lead World Series MVP Odds as Braves Close in on Title
The Atlanta Braves failed to close out the Houston Astros in Sunday’s Game 5, but their star players still top the World Series MVP odds heading into Game 6 on Tuesday night. No one player has broken out to stake a clear claim for the World Series MVP. But with […]
World Series Game 5: Braves One Win from Title; Astros Turn to Valdez
The Atlanta Braves can win their first World Series title since 1995 on Sunday, but they’ll have to get past Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros in Game 5 to do it. Atlanta came from behind to capture a 3-2 win at home on Saturday, taking a 3-1 series lead. […]
World Series Game 4: Astros, Greinke Look to Rebound After Two-Hit Shutout Loss
The Houston Astros need their bats to wake up on Saturday as they attempt to once again tie up the World Series against the Atlanta Braves in Game 4. The Braves won Friday’s Game 3 on a combined two-hit shutout, with starter Ian Anderson going five no-hit innings. Snitker relied […]
World Series Game 3: Series Shifts to Atlanta with Braves, Astros Tied 1-1
The World Series has turned into a best-of-five contest, with the Braves taking home field advantage as they will host the Astros in the next three meetings starting with Game 3 on Friday night. Ian Anderson will take the hill for Atlanta against Houston’s Luis Garcia in the critical third […]
World Series Game 2 Odds: Houston Turns to Urquidy to Salvage Home Split vs. Braves
The Atlanta Braves overcame an early injury to Charlie Morton to win Game 1 of the World Series 6-2 over the Houston Astros, and are now favorites to win the title heading into Game 2 at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday night. FanDuel Sportsbook now lists the Braves as the […]
World Series Prop Bets: Sportsbooks Offering Markets on Homers, Walk-Off Wins, and Much More
Just like with the Super Bowl, prop bets have become an increasingly important part of World Series betting. Today, sportsbooks offer a wide variety of World Series prop bets, ranging from markets on unlikely events to head-to-head matchups between different players for various stats. There are too many prop bets […]
World Series Odds: Astros, Valdez Favored at Home in Game 1
The Houston Astros may not be interested in narratives, but they’ll still have a chance to put their sign-stealing past behind them starting on Tuesday night as they host Game 1 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. Houston won the 2017 World Series, but when revelations of a […]
World Series MVP Odds: Altuve Leads Long List of Contenders for Astros, Braves
From 2014 through 2018, Jose Altuve went to five All-Star Games, won an AL MVP award, and earned a World Series ring with the Astros. In 2020, the second baseman had the worst season of his career. Now, Altuve is back in peak form and sits atop the World Series […]
Déjà vu for Braves as Atlanta Takes 3-1 Lead Over Dodgers into Game 5 of NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a 3-1 deficit in the 2020 NLCS to beat the Atlanta Braves, going on to win a World Series title. They’ll have to repeat the feat if they want to defend their championship, as Atlanta holds that same two-game advantage heading into Game 5 of […]
NLCS Game 4: Dodgers Look to Tie Up Series After Late Rally Stuns Atlanta in Game 3
The Los Angeles Dodgers kept themselves in touch in the NLCS with a late rally in Game 3, earning their first win of the series. But the Atlanta Braves still hold a 2-1 lead and could take command of the best-of-seven matchup yet again with a Game 4 win on […]
ALCS Game 5: Red Sox Need Quick Recovery After Astros Take Game 4 with 9th Inning Explosion
With two outs in the top of the ninth of Game 4 of the ALCS, Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi threw a curveball to Astros catcher Jason Castro that could have ended the inning. Instead, umpire Laz Diaz called it a ball, extending what would become a seven-run frame for […]
Astros Look to Slow Down Red Sox in ALCS Game 4 at Fenway
The Boston Red Sox hit three grand slams over their last two games, resulting in back-to-back victories over the Houston Astros who need to find a way to stop that onslaught if they want to win Game 4 and get back into contention in the ALCS. The Red Sox won […]
Braves Head to Los Angeles with 2-0 NLCS Lead Over Reeling Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves scored two walk-off victories in a row in Los Angeles to start the NLCS. Now, they’ll head to LA with the opportunity to complete the job they failed to finish against the Dodgers in last year’s matchup. Atlanta took a 2-0 lead in the 2020 NLCS, and […]
Red Sox Return to Fenway Tied with Astros Ahead of ALCS Game 3
Eduardo Rodriguez will take the ball for the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of the ALCS as the Houston Astros visit Fenway Park with the series tied at one game each. The Red Sox hit two early grand slams and held on to beat the Astros 9-5 in Game […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Face Atlanta Braves in Rematch of 2020 NLCS Thriller
Last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers had to come back from a 3-1 deficit in the NLCS to overcome the Atlanta Braves on their way to winning a World Series title. Both teams are eager to improve on that performance as they hook up again for the 2021 NLCS. The […]
World Series Odds: Dodgers Solidified as Title Favorite After Outlasting Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers needed five games – and a questionable strike three call – to get past the San Francisco Giants in their classic NLDS battle. But by knocking off perhaps their strongest competition, the Dodgers have made themselves the clear favorite to win the 2021 World Series. BetMGM […]
Alex Cora Returns to Houston to Lead Red Sox Against Astros in ALCS
The Houston Astros will host Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday night, with Framber Valdez taking the ball against Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox. The series features plenty of storylines, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora sits at the center of the drama thanks to his roles […]
Dodgers Going with Knebel, Giants Starting Webb in Decisive Game 5 of NLDS
Julio Urias won 20 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year, and will likely pitch plenty against the San Francisco Giants in Game 5 of the NLDS on Thursday. But it will be 29-year-old Corey Knebel who takes the mound to start the win-or-go-home game for the Dodgers. The […]
Best of the West: Giants, Dodgers Clash in NLDS Showdown Between MLB’s Top Teams
The San Francisco Giants finished the regular season with 107 wins, while the Los Angeles Dodgers put up 106 victories of their own. But all that success will come to an early end for one of them, as the MLB playoff structure has pitted the two powerhouse teams from California […]