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 […]
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Five MLB Players for Bettors to Watch in 2022
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 […]
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 […]
NL MVP Race: Harper Overtakes Tatis in Two-Man Battle with Playoff Implications
Bryce Harper and Fernando Tatis Jr. are currently focused on the National League playoff race, as both the Phillies and the Padres are still in contention for a wild card spot, while the Phillies could also win the NL East. But the two superstars are also engaged in their own […]
MLB Midseason Awards: deGrom Favored for NL MVP; Tatis, Acuna Mounting Challenges
Jacob deGrom has put together arguably the best first half of a season for a pitcher in MLB history. But unless he keeps up his torrid pace, there’s no guarantee that the New York Mets ace will add the NL MVP award to his trophy collection. deGrom stands out as […]
Fernando Tatis Jr., Wil Myers Test Positive for COVID-19, Three Other Padres Out for Contact Tracing
The San Diego Padres have temporarily lost five players due to COVID-19 issues, with both Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers testing positive for the coronavirus. Tatis missed San Diego’s 8-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, while the Padres removed Myers from the game in the third inning […]
Sportsbooks Remove Fernando Tatis Jr. from NL MVP Odds After Shoulder Injury
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. left the game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night after reinjuring his left shoulder in the third inning. Tatis fell to the ground in pain after swinging at — and missing — a 2-2 curveball from Anthony DeSclafani during the third […]
NL MVP Odds: Juan Soto, Mookie Betts Among Top Contenders in Crowded Field
22-year-old stars Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. are among the top picks to win the National League’s Most Valuable Player award, according to the latest 2021 NL MVP odds. Unlike in the AL MVP race, where Mike Trout stands as the clear favorite, there are a number of leading […]
All Hands on Deck for Padres Against Cardinals in Game 3 of NL Wild Card Series
San Diego hasn’t picked a starter for Game 3 of its National League wild card series vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, as the Padres will be looking for strong pitching performances from anyone and everyone on Friday night. The Padres forced the decisive Game 3 after a come from behind […]
Hot Players: San Diego’s Fernando Tatis, Jr. Leads MLB with 12 HRs
El Nino strikes again. Fernando Tatis, Jr., the shortstop for the San Diego Padres, leads the majors with 12 home runs and 29 RBI, including a controversial grand slam the other night against the Texas Rangers. Tatis made headlines earlier in the week when he smacked a grand slam on […]
El Nino Making Waves in San Diego with Padres Rookie Fernando Tatis Jr
Fernando Tatis, Jr., nicknamed “El Nino”, came into this Spring Training as one of the Top 5 prospects in baseball. Tatis made the opening day roster for the San Diego Padres and he’s made a huge splash during his rookie season hitting .326 with 14 home runs. If it were […]