Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara continued his brilliant 2022 season on Wednesday night by throwing a complete game shutout in a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Alcantara (10-4) allowed just six hits while striking out three batters and walking one on the way to picking up his third complete […]
Tag: 2022 MLB Season
MLB Trade Deadline: The Five Biggest Moves on a Busy Tuesday for Baseball
Contenders across Major League Baseball made a flurry of moves on Tuesday, as teams raced to beat the MLB trade deadline and fill holes before the final push for the playoffs. One deal in particular dominated the conversation today, but it was far from the only impactful move. Here’s a […]
San Diego Padres Acquire Juan Soto, Josh Bell from Washington Nationals
The San Diego Padres bolstered their chances of winning a World Series this year by picking up Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, according to multiple media reports. The Padres will also acquire first baseman Josh Bell in the deal. Nationals pick up prospect haul In exchange, San Diego is sending […]
MLB Injury Report: J-Rod Moves to DL; Trout Optimistic on Back Issues
The Seattle Mariners placed rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a right wrist contusion during a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. Rodriguez hurt his wrist when a pitch hit him in the eighth inning of the Saturday game. Seattle planning cautious […]
Shohei Ohtani Trade Rumors: Could the Angels Pull the Trigger on Moving Their Two-Way Star?
Defending American League MVP Shohei Ohtani may offer more value to an MLB team than any other baseball player on the planet. He’s a star-level hitter and pitcher, is on a low-paying contract through 2023, and is right in his prime. That’s why, as shocking as it may seem, the […]
MLB Playoffs Tier List: Atlanta, Milwaukee Rise; Giants, Red Sox Tumble
As we head towards the end of July – and teams near the 100 games played mark – the MLB playoff races are clarifying themselves on an almost daily basis. That makes it time to update our MLB playoffs tier list, where I evaluate who’s in, who’s out, and who […]
Yankees Land Benintendi from Royals in First Major Move Ahead of Trade Deadline
The New York Yankees made the first significant addition of MLB trade deadline season on Wednesday night, as they traded for Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The Yankees sent three minor league pitching prospects – Beck Way, Chandler Champlain, and TJ Sikkema – to Kansas City in exchange for […]
MLB Injury Report: Padres Starter Gore Leaves Game with Elbow Soreness; Sano Makes Return
MacKenzie Gore has made a strong impression for the San Diego Padres this season, even putting himself into contention for the NL Rookie of the Year award. But the Padres will have to do without their 23-year-old southpaw after Gore left his start Monday night with elbow soreness. The Padres […]
Juan Soto Trade Rumors: Top Five Destinations for the Nationals Superstar
While dozens of players will move at the upcoming trade deadline, there’s only one name at the center of the MLB trade rumor mill: Juan Soto. And while almost any team could benefit from the outfielder’s bat, not every franchise will be willing to pay the steep price in players […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sandy Alcantara Going Long and Making Waves in NL Cy Young Award Race
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 […]