#Alec Bohm

It's late December, and you know what that means. My peers across the media industry are proudly sharing their favorite stories of the past year, an often self-indulgent practice I'm allowed to poke fun at because I've definitely done it myself. But as I looked back at the words and sentences I put together in 2022, it occurred to me I have been…

There are New Year's resolutions, but how about new season predictions? There are many facets of the Nationals to consider, from the Major League level to the Minor League system to the Draft. As we look ahead to 2023, here are three things I am thinking and my predictions for them. Prediction: CJ Abrams will take leap into Gold Glove…

The Philadelphia Phillies faithful are performing their annual ritual to improve on last summer's finish. Unfortunately, armchair GMs have no monetary limits plus endless prospects to pry loose a star from another franchise. But they want a stud for what they want to unload. Why would another club want the player you don't? Hint: They…

The Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants will finish their weekend series in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Phillies-Giants prediction and pick, laid out below. The Phillies are 73-60, third place in the NL East, but holding on to the final NL Wild…

PHILADELPHIA - When the contingent of three Phillies officials - Dave Dombrowski, Sam Fuld and Rob Thomson - met Trea Turner and his wife, Kristen, at their home in Florida, it was Dombrowski who did most of the talking. The visit before Thanksgiving lasted three hours. And, when Turner reported back to his agents, there was something that stuck…

Enduring another offseason in the Pittsburgh Pirates' long slog back to respectability, fans were able to take heart this winter that oddsmakers had deemed towering young shortstop Oneil Cruz the leading candidate for NL Rookie of the Year honors. That's no longer the case, as the Pirates drove another stake into those fans' hearts Tuesday…

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Both pitchers have winning records but neither has been as good as those records would indicate, with ERAs north of 4.10. Both teams have struggled to string wins together this year and the Padres have been better away from home (13-7) than the Phillies have at home (9-10).

Oh, boy! Farewell to the days of the Philadelphia Phillies squeaking away with a 1-0 victory. The Phillies starting lineup suddenly looks like one of the best in baseball. Do they have holes? Sure. But the addition of Nick Castellanos after already adding Kyle Schwarber turns them from a frumpy teen into a princess - or maybe something a little…

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What were the odds that the Phillies would tie a World Series record with five home runs in their 7-0 win over the Astros on Tuesday in Game 3 in Philadelphia? Not sure. But we do know that the odds were 1000-1 that Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Rhys Hoskins and Brandon Marsh would each hit a homer in the game. That's because a DraftKings bettor…

Years ago, before John Middleton became the face of the Phillies' ownership group, Jimmy Rollins equated him with George Steinbrenner. It's a comparison that Middleton never minded. Because the late Yankees owner was notoriously obsessed with winning, a trait that is admirable to a former college wrestler-turned-billionaire baseball owner. And like…

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After taking a 1-0 lead with last night's 6-5 victory in extra innings, the Phillies will try to follow that up with another win to take a commanding 2-0 lead behind the arm of Zack Wheeler. New users at BetMGM Sportsbook can take advantage of their outstanding welcome offer before the first pitch for Game 2 of the World Series tonight! New…

Nick Nelson may be taking the mound to start but all signs point to this being a bullpen game for the Phillies at Truist Park. Our MLB betting picks break down why they may just have the relief corps needed to pull off the+200 moneyline upset. An NL East rivalry will be renewed on Tuesday night as the Philadelphia Phillies battle the Atlanta Braves…

Phillies Nation writers share their one bold prediction for the 2022-23 offseason. Tim Kelly - Editorial Director Prediction: Phillies reach a long-term deal with Ranger Suárez Over the past two years, Suárez has demonstrated that he's unflappable, regardless of what role he's put into. He's also been one of the best fielders among all pitchers in…

The Kansas City Royals are destined to have a better 2022 campaign than their previous season, but they will have plenty of competition along the way. Their schedule is no joke, nor are many of the teams they'll play over the course of the year. If the Royals are competitive this season, it will be well-earned. Alright, let's have some fun. Here is…

The Toronto Blue Jays mercifully return home after a disastrous road trip, hoping to get back in the win column against the Philadelphia Phillies. The pregame narrative: Toronto went 1-6 out west last week to slip into a tie for the AL's final wild card position. Philadelphia holds the final wild card in the NL despite losing its past two games in…

The New York Mets will travel to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game series this weekend. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Mets-Phillies prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Mets are entering Philadelphia with their tails between their legs, losing three out of four in…

The ALCS begins and the NLCS continues on Wednesday, as Game 2 of Phillies/Padres takes place this afternoon and Game 1 of Yankees/Astros rounds out the evening. The Padres suddenly find themselves in a precarious spot after losing Game 1 and everybody knows how the Yankees are up against it given their travel schedule and the condensed schedule. I…

Trea Turner has been ranked anywhere from the top free agent available to the fifth-best free agent available, and the market for his services is rather fascinating. The last time a free-agent shortstop who had most recently played for the Dodgers signed with a new team - um, last offseason - Corey Seager chose the rebuilding Texas Rangers. That…

The Philadelphia Phillies host the San Diego Padres for Game 2 of this 3-game series! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Phillies prediction and pick. Despite the many injuries this team is dealing with, the Padres are finding ways to win games. San Diego is (23-13) on the season and second in the very competitive NL West…

With the 2022 World Series set to get going Friday night, now is the best time to get familiar with what FanDuel has to offer. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a 2022 World Series cheat sheet. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres in the NLCS. The Phillies' offense is hot right now and they are actually the last team…

The Philadelphia Phillies will travel to Houston to take on the Houston Astros in the final regular season series for both teams. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Phillies-Astros prediction and pick, laid out below. Philadelphia is clinging to the final NL Wild Card spot, with an 86-73 record that…

The guys ( @GamblingPodcast) are joined by Munaf'The Machine' Manji ( @SportsNer824) and Ryan Gilbert ( @RGilbertSOP) from the MLB Gambling Podcast and Hockey Gambling Podcast. The guys give out their favorite World Series picks and World Series prop bets in the matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros. MLB prop bets include…

PHILADELPHIA, PA - For the time frozen immemorial that is Red October, analysts, bookkeepers, and scratching their heads, as their tried and true methods of divination have turned up with dust yet again. Here's a few Underdog usurpers from start to finish It seemed that not until the National League Championship Series' final pitch from Ranger…

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Good morning friends! Let's catch you up on what's going on around baseball. Christian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero, and Ryan Pressly combined to toss just the second no-hitter in World Series history as the Astros pulled the series even at 2-2. Bryan Woo continues to impress in the Arizona Fall League. The question is whether the Mariners…

The Houston Astros evened the World Series at two games apiece in emphatic fashion. Will Houston carry that momentum into Game 5 before returning home? Read on for our Astros-Phillies MLB picks. Move over, Don Larsen; you have company. The Astros are riding high after Cristian Javier and three relievers combined to no-hit the Phillies at Citizens…

The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies are set to square off tonight in Game 4 of the World Series. First pitch is set for 7:03 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Chron's Josh Criswell and Michael Shapiro will provide live updates throughout the World Series between the Astros and Phillies. Cristian Javier hasn't spent long in the…

In an improbable turn of events, the Philadelphia Phillies are now the favorites to win the 2022 World Series. It didn't seem possible when they were in third place in the NL East back in July. The Phillies narrowly secured a Wild Card spot over the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants with a 87-75 record. They defeated the St. Louis…

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Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook. The Houston Astros will look to tie up the World Series on Wednesday night as they visit the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 4 of the Fall Classic. Houston fans may be getting nervous now that their team trails 2-1 in the series, but there's no reason to…

PHILADELPHIA - That was an emphatic performance, huh? In the first World Series game in Philadelphia since 2009, the Phillies wowed their home fans with an onslaught of home runs, clubbing five homers off Astros starter Lance McCullers, Jr. and making him the first pitcher in World Series history to allow that many longballs in a game. It started…

The 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros resumed Tuesday night with Game 3 in Philadelphia after two days off. The Phillies turned Game 3 into their own Home Run Derby against Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. The Phillies hit five homers off McCullers to build a 7-0 lead. Bryce Harper started things with a…

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To get you ready for your, we take a look at today's games. The Phillies will look to take a 2-1 lead against the Braves. They start right-handed ace Aaron Nola, who has an 11-13 regular season record. Don't be fooled, Nola has been one of the top starters in MLB this season. The Braves will counter with Spencer Strider (11-5, 2.67 ERA regular…

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Houston Astros vs Philadelphia Phillies Date: Tuesday November 1st, 08:03 ET Location: Citizens Bank Park TV: FOX Money Line: Astros -123 / Phillies+103 Total Line: 7.5 Houston: Lance McCullers Jr. (4-2, 2.27) Philadelphia: Ranger Suarez (10-7, 3.65) Trey Mancini 1B Chas McCormick LF Kyle Tucker RF Yuli Gurriel 1B Alex Bregman 3B Martín Maldonado…

Just as they've been for every series during the postseason, the Philadelphia Phillies' World Series odds in 2022 are favoring their opponent. But even as the surprise team in the 2022 MLB playoffs, the Phillies' World Series chances are far from dead. They've been the underdog in all three series thus far and won them all, so what's stopping them…

In terms of regular season records, this is the most one-sided matchup in well over a century. The only previous time with a difference of 19+ games between the participants was all the way back in 1906 - the third ever real "World Series" - when the 116-36 Cubs faced the 93-58 White Sox. However, if there's an good omen for the Phillies, it's that…

Stars are shining brightly in the 2022 MLB playoffs, with the Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper fueling his team to a surprising National League Championship Series appearance following a 3-1 series victory over the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves. He is hardly the only hitter proving the difference between victory and defeat for…

The World Series kicks off tomorrow night between two teams with wildly different expectations heading into the postseason. On one hand, the Astros were the top seed in the American League. Houston reached the World Series in three of the last five seasons and reached the ALCS in all five. Everyone and their mothers could've predicted another'Stros…

Bryce Harper is the hottest hitter in baseball this postseason, and our free World Series Game 1 prop picks expect that October dominance to continue in his World Series debut on Friday - even against Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander. It took 11 years, but Bryce Harper props are finally a real thing for a World Series game - and boy, has he ever…

Welcome to the real October. The World Series begins on Friday, October 28 in Houston, where the first two games will be played, then three in Philadelphia, then the final two games (if necessary) back in Houston. The 2022 World Series is set between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies. Both teams had incredible seasons, but had…

The Houston Astros are heavy favorites to win the World Series, but the odds are shifting in the Philadelphia Phillies' direction. The Astros opened at -200 while the Phillies were listed at+175. However, Houston is now at -186 and Philadelphia is at+160. The best-of-seven series begins Friday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Odds as of…

The Philadelphia Phillies host Game 3 of the NLDS versus the Atlanta Braves on Friday at 4:37 PM ET. The teams are knotted up 1-1. The Braves (+100 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Phillies (-120). The Philadelphia Phillies will hand the ball to Aaron Nola (11-13), but the Braves' starting pitcher has not been announced yet. The contest…

The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of the NLDS on Wednesday at 4:35 PM ET. The Phillies lead the series 1-0. The Phillies are an underdog away (+109) against the Braves (-129). The Atlanta Braves will hand the ball to Kyle Wright (21-5, 3.19 ERA), who is looking for win No. 22 on the season, and the Phillies will…

ATLANTA (WPVI) -- Nick Castellanos had already carried quite a load with his bat. When the Philadelphia Phillies needed his glove in the ninth inning, he didn't let them down. Castellanos drove in three runs and made a potentially game-saving catch, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves 7-6 in the…

ATLANTA - Six months ago, on April 11, Alec Bohm made three throwing errors in the span of three innings, got booed by the home crowd, and was caught on camera telling a teammate how much he hates playing in Philadelphia. Yet somehow that wasn't his low point. Looking back, Bohm figures the next few days were worse. He got benched by Joe Girardi,…