Heading into the 2022 MLB season, there are a few players who have the potential to singlehandedly carry their teams to the playoffs or beyond. Those same players could also sink their teams’ chances if they fail to live up to expectations. Below, you’ll find my picks for the top […]
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Preseason Rookie of the Year Odds: Top Prospects, Japanese Import Vie for Trophies
Two of the top prospects in all of baseball will be battling for the AL Rookie of the Year award, as both Bobby Witt Jr. and Spencer Torkelson could see extensive playing time in 2022. Kansas City Royals third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. leads the betting for the AL Rookie […]
Preseason World Series Odds: Dodgers Lead 10 Contenders with Real Title Hopes
When Major League Baseball celebrates Opening Day on April 7, every team will enjoy the hope that comes with an 0-0 record. But in reality, only a select number of clubs are true World Series contenders each year. The Dodgers come into 2022 as the clear team to beat, but […]
Swing and a Miss: Five Bets for Baseball Bettors to Avoid
As Opening Day draws closer, we’ve covered a lot of different MLB betting angles for gamblers to consider. From player awards to team futures, there are dozens of ways to get action on baseball before the season starts. On the other hand, there are some seemingly tempting wagers that probably […]
Preseason MVP Odds: Ohtani Looks to Repeat, Soto Favored in NL Race
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani easily won the AL MVP award last year after his unprecedented success at both the plate and on the mound. Oddsmakers say he’s the favorite to win yet again, but expect him to face serious competition, including from one of his own teammates. […]
NL Betting Preview: Reloaded LA Dodgers Heavy Favorites to Win National League Pennant
The Atlanta Braves may be coming off a World Series title, but they won’t start the year as the favorite to repeat as champions. Atlanta isn’t even the top pick to represent the National League in the 2022 Fall Classic. The early odds favor the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers to […]
New York Pitchers Dominate Preseason Cy Young Odds
The Cy Young Award is typically a wide-open race when it comes to preseason MLB betting, and the 2022 season appears to be no exception. But if you’re looking for the favorites this year, you won’t have to search outside of New York City. The Mets and the Yankees dominate […]
AL Betting Preview: Top-Heavy American League Puts Blue Jays, Astros at Head of 2022 Class
Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays won 91 games, but still failed to make the playoffs out of the loaded AL East. This year, they may just be the team to beat for the American League pennant. The Blue Jays and the Houston Astros share the role of co-favorites to […]
MLB Hot Stove: Michael Conforto Still a Free Agent as Opening Day Draws Near
Over the past two weeks, almost every significant MLB free agent has signed a contract. It has been one of the most hectic – and lucrative – hot stove seasons in recent memory. But one free agent remains on the board: former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto, who has […]
How the Newest MLB Rule Changes Will Impact Gamblers in 2022
After the lockout ended earlier this month, fans knew that this season would feature a universal designated hitter, among other deals coming out of the new collective bargaining agreement. Now, the league and players have agreed to more MLB rule changes for 2022. While none of the new rules will […]
Colorado Rockies Pay $172 Million to Sign Kris Bryant to Seven-Year Deal
The Colorado Rockies surprised many around baseball on Wednesday when they signed third baseman Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $172 million contract. Many teams were reportedly in the market for Bryant, who spent most of his major league career with the Chicago Cubs. Rockies splash cash despite rebuild Bryant spent […]
Dodgers Sign Freddie Freeman to $162M Deal, Cement Status as World Series Favorite
The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need Freddie Freeman to win a World Series this year, but that didn’t stop them from signing the free-agent first baseman to a six-year, $162 million contract on Wednesday night. Multiple media outlets reported the signing late on Wednesday, citing sources with knowledge of the […]
Yankees Add Josh Donaldson, Twins Pick Up Gary Sanchez in Five-Player Trade
The New York Yankees added another veteran power bat to their lineup, while the Minnesota Twins have secured the left side of their infield as the teams made a five-player trade on Sunday. The Twins acquired third baseman Gio Urshela and catcher Gary Sanchez, while the Yankees picked up Josh […]
Fernando Tatis Jr. Out with Broken Wrist, Could Miss Three Months
San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered a broken left wrist during the offseason, an injury that will cost him as much as three months. Tatis will likely require surgery for the injury, according to Padres general manager AJ Preller. Uncertainty around source of injury The 23-year-old shortstop wasn’t […]
Braves Trade for Matt Olson, Signaling New Destination for Freddie Freeman
Freddie Freeman is all but certain to land on a new team in the coming days after the Atlanta Braves traded for first baseman Matt Olson on Monday. The Braves sent four prospects to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Olson, a power bat who made his first All-Star team […]
Clayton Kershaw Stays in LA, Signs 1-Year Deal with Dodgers
Clayton Kershaw kicked off what should be a frenzy of free agent signings in Major League Baseball on Friday by signing a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple media reports. Kershaw had spent the first 14 years of his career with the Dodgers, and most experts […]
Hot Stove Reignites: Five Free Agents to Watch as Baseball Emerges from Lockout
With the 99-day lockout coming to an end, MLB free agents will be able to begin signing with teams again as early as Thursday night. Though most of the moves probably won’t start happening until Friday, expect a fast and furious end to the offseason as players – including some […]
Play Ball: MLB, MLBPA Reach Tentative Deal on New Collective Bargaining Agreement
After 99 days of a lockout that threatened to cancel the 2022 regular season, Major League Baseball and the MLBPA appear to have agreed on a deal that should result in a full year of baseball for fans. Multiple media outlets reported Thursday afternoon that the two sides had essentially […]
Negotiation Progress Prevents More MLB Game Cancellations, For Now
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association still haven’t reached an agreement to end the lockout that has delayed the start of spring training and the 2022 regular season. But there has been enough progress over the past few days to stop the league from canceling a second week […]
MLB Cancels First Two Series of Regular Season as Negotiation Deadline Passes
Major League Baseball will lose games due to a labor dispute for the first time since 1995, as MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announcing the cancellation of the first two regular season series on Tuesday. Players and owners had negotiation late into the night on Monday, with the league extending a […]