#AL Central

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels played three miserable months without getting on the type of roll they've hit over the past week. The surge is probably too late to save the Halos' season, but any chance to shine means the world to Tucker Davidson and the other Angels playing for their futures. Davidson pitched six innings of four-hit…

The Red Sox host the Guardians for an AL battle! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Red Sox prediction and pick. The Cleveland Guardians are coming off of a series split against the Chicago White Sox but lost the series' final two games. They will look to get back on track against a struggling Red Sox team. They lost Game 1…

The Astros haven't even held their World Series parade in Houston yet, but 29 other MLB teams are already focused on the 2023 Fall Classic. Houston won its second title in six years by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The team is among the contenders to win it all next season, but another powerhouse organization is pinned as the…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Carlos Baerga always had time for reporters when he played for the Indians. Now he's become one. Baerga, who spent 14 years in the big leagues, hosts a popular podcast in Puerto Rico called "I Love Sports with Carlos Baerga and Friends." During the winter meetings in December, Baerga was first with the news that Cy Young winner…

Less than two weeks after the legal sports betting launch in Ohio, bet365 strikes a deal with one of the state's two MLB franchises - not only boosting its spot in-state, but continuing the sports betting site's early-year U.S. expansion. Less than two weeks into the legal sports betting launch in the Buckeye State, one of the state's MLB teams…

We are less than two weeks into the 2023 calendar year, but we've got bold predictions of a litany of things that will go down in Major League Baseball over the course of the next 11.5 months. Most of our predictions are about things that will happen during the 2023 MLB season, of course. A breakout rookie. An unlikely MVP. A surprise AL West…

Ohio - where sports betting launched on 1 January - is the third US state in which Bet365 is live, following New Jersey and Colorado. The partnership lands as the Guardians bid to retain the American League (AL) Central title, which was the franchise's first since 2018. Ted Baugh, the Guardians' vice president of corporate and premium partnerships,…

Online sports betting and gaming operator bet365 announced it has signed a multi-year partnership with the Cleveland Guardians to mark the arrival of its online sportsbook in Ohio. The agreement between UK-based bet365 and the MLB franchise, Cleveland Guardians, comes just days after Ohio officially launched its sports betting market on January 1,…

For all the talk about how division races supposedly don't matter as much as they used to -- and I can think of a couple No. 1 and No. 2 seeds who would very much disagree with you -- it still means something to be able to call yourself a champion. I guarantee you there are Guardians fans who have 2022 AL Central champs shirts. It might not be the…

JJ Cooper hosted a chat to discuss the Twins system. You can read the transcript here. Brendan (Boston, MA): 6 months after the draft, how does Brooks Lee compare to the other top college bats he was being drafted around? Have any of the tier 1 college hitters significantly changed their value in that short time? J.J. Cooper: It's hard to make many…

Carlos Correa previously agreed to terms on a 13-year and 12-year deal with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets. Both deals ultimately fell apart due to concerns about Correa's long-term health because of a lingering leg ailment. Correa most recently agreed to a 6-year, $200 million contract with the Minnesota Twins. Nothing is official yet…

In a critical AL Central matchup with the division crown on the line, the Minnesota Twins will attempt to give it one last gasp as they take on the first-place Cleveland Guardians in game two of Saturday's doubleheader. With that being said, it is time to check out our MLB odds series, where our Twins-Guardians prediction and pick will come…

Cleveland Guardians vs Texas Rangers 9/24/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Cleveland Guardians will play game two against the Texas Rangers at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 7:05 PM (EDT). The Guardians are in first place in the AL Central standings with a record of 83-67. The team won the three-game…

The Oakland Athletics are set to host the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Tigers-Athletics prediction and pick we have laid out below. Both teams have had their share of struggles this season as they gear up for their first game after the All-Star break. Detroit is…

The Toronto Blue Jays look to complete the road sweep of the Kansas City Royals Wednesday afternoon and continue their impressive run up the AL East standings. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals are just looking to climb out of last place in the AL Central. The Jays are 8-2 over their last 10 games, while the Royals are 2-8 in their last 10. Yusei…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Jose Ramirez said he wanted to spend his entire career with the Guardians. Owner Paul Dolan granted him that wish by giving the switch-hitter a seven-year, $141 million contract extension. Ramirez is happy about that, but what about the Guardians' fans? Right now this team is a one-man show. It's all Jose all the time. This isn't…

Cleveland Guardians (18-21) vs. Detroit Tigers (15-28) May 26, 2022 7:10 pm EDT The Line: Detroit Tigers -141 / Cleveland Guardians+130; Over/Under: -7.5 (Click here for latest betting odds) The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers meet Thursday in MLB action from Comerica Park. Cleveland is fresh off a series versus the Astros. After a split…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This is a preview of the Guardians three-game series against the Yankees. Where: Yankee Stadium, Friday through Sunday. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM and WMMS will carry the series. Pitching matchups: RHP Eli Morgan (1-0, 4.50) vs. RHP Jameson Taillon (0-1, 3.72) Friday at 7:05 p.m.; LHP Kirk McCarty (big-league debut)…

The MLB offseason is winding down as we are getting closer and closer to pitchers and catchers reporting to start another full baseball season. We have seen some big moves made across the board this offseason, as playoff teams tooled up their rosters to make another series push at a title in 2023. Here are the early World Series odds with a little…

The Detroit Tigers will face the Houston Astros in the third of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Astros prediction and pick. The Astros defeated the Tigers 3-2 on Friday. Houston entered the bottom of the second down 1-0 when Chas McCormick came to the plate with a runner on…

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals 9/21/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Minnesota Twins (73-75) will play Kansas City (59-89) in the AL Central Division at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 8:10 PM ET. Minnesota is in 3rd place at 73-75 in the American League Central Division with a.493 team percentage and…

I wouldn't be surprised to see the team surpass this guess *if* they can remain healthy, but it would just barely be over. I'm of the belief that the team really needs to lean into the youth movement which would indicate not as many victories. Dano_in_Tucson - 73Perhaps absurdly, I'm choosing to be hopeful that some of our farm talent (especially…

Despite the Chicago White Sox stumbling to an 81-81 record last season, new manager Pedro Grifol says 2023 "is not a rebuilding year." Grifol was named manager of the White Sox on Nov. 1, replacing Tony LaRussa. "This is not a rebuilding year," White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said, via Vinnie Duber, White Sox beat writer for CHGO Sports. Grifol was…

CLEVELAND - Think about how much has changed in a year. Last January, baseball stood still, and we were left to talk ourselves into Bradley Zimmer, ponder José Ramírez trades and evaluate commissioner Rob Manfred's negotiating tactics. It was bleak. But the lockout ended, Ramírez signed a long-term deal, Zimmer lasted one day of the regular season…

The Los Angeles Angels try for their seventh win in a row as they meet the Chicago White Sox in a showdown on the Southside. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-White Sox prediction and pick. The Angels defeated the White Sox 5-1 in a muggy opener in Chicago. Taylor Ward got the Angels off to a great start when he drove an 0-1…

New year, new me. Prior to Thanksgiving, I was hovering around 190 pounds. Checked in this morning at a solid 192.6 butt ass naked. I liken the 2.6 pound weight gain over the last 6-7 weeks to going to the casino and only losing like $100 on the night. Sure, you technically lost, but you only lost $100, so it's also technically a win. To only put…

Javier Báez is headed to Detroit on a six-year, $140 million deal, The Athletic confirmed on Tuesday. The deal is pending a physical. Báez, who turns 29 Dec. 1, will be the third on the list of top free-agent shortstops to sign in the last few days, with both Marcus Semien (seven years, $175 million) and Corey Seager (10 years, $325 million)…

Hello and welcome back to FanPost Friday. Since today is the Mariners Home Opener and it is indeed a Friday yet again, we're going to do the same thing we did last week: meaningless, no-stakes prop bet polls! I promise I'll come up with something new to talk about next week when we have a slightly bigger sample size than seven games of…

The Baltimore Orioles and the Cleveland Guardians will go head-to-head on the diamond in a matchup with major playoff implications on Tuesday! It is time to check out our MLB odds series, where our Orioles-Guardians prediction and pick will be made. Who would've expected the Orioles to be smack dab in the middle of an AL playoff race at the…

The New Year, Volume 2023 is upon us, and that means a dual occasion to reflect upon our misfires of the year prior and look forward to our derelictions of the year to come. As it turns out, this grim ritual of inventory can also be applied to the clubs that play This, Our Baseball. The Royal We shall now do such a thing. Resolution: At least…

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to continue their six-game road trip as they head to Cleveland to take on the Guardians in a three-game series. These teams are on opposite spectrums of the standings as the Guardians are likely looking to buy at the deadline while the Diamondbacks are likely looking to sell. What are we going to bet on for this…

With the MLB trade deadline just weeks away, the baseball rumor mill is heating up. While the majority of baseball has been distracted by who is likely to land Juan Soto, there is likely to be a flurry of other activity at the deadline that could drastically impact the results of the 2022 MLB season. Since everybody loves trade speculation, we…

The Texas Rangers may not be a factor in the AL West or AL playoff race this season, but they do have one of the season's biggest surprises in pitcher Martin Perez. Today, Perez will look to continue his hot start against the Chicago White Sox and Lucas Giolito, who will be looking to pick up a valuable win for the home team. While Perez is not yet…

After an All-Star break festooned with nostalgia, home runs, and bullpen dominance, the MLB schedule restarts Thursday, with some 70 games remaining for each team. So before the second half begins, let's dive into the top 10 story lines to monitor between now and October-because there's a whole lot of baseball left, and just as much drama on the…

Major League Baseball's 2022 trade deadline has come and gone. The deadline was set for 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday and teams are no longer be able to make deals to bolster their rosters ahead of the stretch run. The biggest name was moved early Tuesday: Juan Soto headed to the Padres in an eight-player blockbuster that also featured Josh Bell landing in…

Finally, after more than a year of missed deadlines and messy legislation, Ohio sports betting is set to launch early Sunday morning when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2023. That's when the first bettors in Ohio will be able to place wagers at more than two dozen sportsbooks - including BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, and FanDuel - joining those…

If you want to know why the odds are against the Red Sox making the playoffs, forget about the trade deadline, injuries, or underperformance. Just check out the schedules. Playing in the AL East exacts a toll, and nowhere is that more acutely felt than in the race for the final wild card spot. The Blue Jays and Mariners currently hold the top two…

The Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians are set to collide for Game 2 of a four-game series, which will be the second Apple TV game on Friday. Entering action on Thursday, both of these clubs occupy playoff positions in the American League, and there's a lot to like about the prospects of this matchup. Pitching has the potential to be the…

The Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners will begin a four-game series in Seattle on Thursday afternoon. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Guardians-Mariners prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Cleveland Guardians are in first place in the AL Central, a spot they have become…

What-if scenarios about the past aren't very useful exercises for baseball executives who need to deal with the here and now and know about 25 other potential moves that almost came to fruition for every one that slips out to the public. And they're the sort of thing we really dwell on only when the road that was taken proves to be very bumpy. A…

With just 1.5 games separating these division rivals, there will be a lot on the line for tonight's matchup. Our MLB betting picks are giving Dylan Bundy the edge to give the Minnesota Twins a good shot at winning. We have the first matchup of this three-game AL Central intradivisional series with the Minnesota Twins hosting the Cleveland…

The only way the Cleveland Guardians (73-65, 33-30 home) are making the playoffs this season is if they win the AL Central. Cleveland took another big step towards accomplishing that goal, by sweeping the Minnesota Twins over the weekend. The Guardians begin a new week on Monday with a 2.5-game lead atop the division, and will look to pad that…

There are only 188 days in a Major League Baseball season - the White Sox spent 152 of them in first place last season. From May 7 through Oct. 3, Chicago led the AL Central and had a double-digit lead for all but two days from Aug. 7 on. The division is a bit better in 2022, as the Tigers and Twins have made some free-agent moves and smart…

Now that the free-agent market is mostly settled, the next major player movement to monitor will be trades. For teams unable to check off their free-agent wishlist, it's still possible they can address some needs by making deals. Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds officially requested a trade earlier this month after the two…

The Kansas City Royals (63-93) will begin a 6-game series with the Cleveland Guardians (88-68) on Friday at Progressive Field at 7:10 p.m. ET. Yesterday's game between the Rays and the Guardians ended in a 2-1 victory for the Guardians. Their offensive leader was Oscar Gonzalez, who finished 1-for-4 with an RBI. Enyel De Los Santos earned the…

Only a handful of days remain in the 2022 MLB regular season, but several playoff spots are still up for grabs. Although the field is largely known-10 of the 12 total positions are clinched, including all six in the American League-the National League East and the wild-card races in both leagues remain hotly contested. And it's time for the daily…

With MLB free agency winding down, the league is beginning to take shape. Some teams have drastically improved their chances of competing in 2023 based on swift offseason moves. The New York Mets just pulled off a stunner to land Carlos Correa after the shortstop had previously agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Other teams such as the…

The San Francisco Giants postponed a news conference Tuesday to introduce Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-Star shortstop's physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Giants have not announced publicly any…

The Chicago White Sox, clinging to playoff contention, square off with the Texas Rangers in a four-game series this weekend. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our White Sox-Rangers prediction and pick we have laid out below. Chicago, at 53-52, sit just two games out in the AL Central, and three games…