#American League Cy Young

New York is coming off a 101-61 season and an appearance in a National League Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. The Mets won 24 more regular-season games in 2022 under first-year manager Buck Showalter than they did the year before under former skipper Luis Rojas. That raised expectations for 2023, and Mets owner Steve Cohen and…

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MLB odds series for our Rays Rangers prediction and pick. Jeffrey Springs gets the ball for the Rays, while Jon Gray goes to the bump for the Rangers. Jeffrey Springs has a 1.62 ERA. He was a short reliever in April, typically making one-inning appearances with an occasional two-inning stint. In May, he has moved to a spot starter, going four to…

The Houston Astros may not have a general manager after parting ways with James Click a couple of weeks ago, but that doesn't mean they don't have capable people recommending additions to the ownership. Looking to increase their odds to repeat as World Series champions in 2023, the Astros signed first baseman Jose Abreu to a three-year deal worth…

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds will both be hoping to snap losing skids when they square off on Monday evening. Arizona has lost three of its last four games after dropping the final two games of its series at Pittsburgh over the weekend, while Cincinnati lost three straight against Washington. Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison…

The Seattle Mariners look to halt their four-game losing streak and avoid a sweep when they visit the Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon for the finale of their three-game series. Seattle began the 2022 MLB season with a pair of one-run victories at Minnesota but has been outscored 23-10 while dropping its last four contests. Chicago reached…

Along with Jacob deGrom and Carlos Rodon, Justin Verlander headlines a stacked class of free agent starting pitchers. After two seasons on the shelf, Verlander came back stronger in 2022, posting a 1.75 ERA and winning his third American League Cy Young Award in what could prove to be his final season in a Houston Astros uniform. He also won Game 5…

Fresh off a season that exceeded pre-season expectations, Seattle has one of the worst records in Major League Baseball. SEATTLE - The Seattle Mariners have reached what fans hope is a nadir this season, a stunning reversal from last season's team that galvanized the fan base and was within one game of breaking a two decades-long playoff…

The Minnesota Twins (40-36) will be going for a split in the finale of a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox (43-35) on Thursday when they wrap up their visit as big road underdogs at the sportsbooks. The Twins ended a two-game skid with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Wednesday to improve to 6-3 in their last nine games. Betting line: The…

Could the Boston Red Sox stab their rival New York Yankees in the back by stealing the face of their franchise? Oddsmakers could see it happening. The Red Sox are far from the odds-on favorite to land Judge, but they certainly are in the running. Logically, the Yankees are the favorite to retain their star slugger, with -165 odds on DraftKings…

Play Ball! WagerTalk MLB handicapper Andy Lang offers his KC Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Opening Day betting preview for Thursday, April 7. The Guardians owned the Royals last season, winning 14 of 19 games in the head-to-head season series. Can Kansas City reverse that trend with a home win on Opening Day? Stay on top of the latest MLB updates…

Max Scherzer was a free agent last winter, but his name is being mentioned a lot in conjunction with the top two pitchers on the free agent market this offseason. The three-time Cy Young Award winner reached the open market at age 37. While teams weren't committed to signing Scherzer to a contract with a longer term, the New York Mets gave him a…

The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals close out a four-game series Thursday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. The White Sox are playing for a split of the series after dropping two of the first three. "8th inning insurance." - @Royals Pitching in this one is Dylan Cease for the White Sox and Zack Greinke for the Royals. After a rough start to…

The Chicago Cubs have multiple needs within their starting rotation and that is a large part of the reason why the team has not shied in their interest in Japanese starting pitcher Kodai Senga. Senga elected for international free agency this offseason and the lack of a posting fee attached to his free agency status allows for a team like the Cubs…

Through 30 games, the Blue Jays remain in second in 2022 World Series odds. Trailing only the Dodgers (+400), Toronto is tied with the Mets and Yankees at+750 to win the title this season, per SI Sportsbook. The Blue Jays' odds imply an 11.76% chance at a World Series victory for Toronto in 2022. Sitting at 17-13 and third in the American League…

The New York Yankees take on the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Yankees Astros prediction and pick. Jameson Taillon will start for the Yankees, while Justin Verlander gets the call for the Astros. Jameson Taillon last pitched in Game 2 of the American League Division…

After dropping the first two games in the Emerald City, Toronto looks to rebound with young ace Alek Manoah on the mound. Facing former teammate Robbie Ray, we're taking the Jays to win and the Under. Read more in our Blue Jays vs. Mariners betting picks. As the All-Star break nears, the Toronto Blue Jays (45-40) and Seattle Mariners (43-42)…

I cannot walk through my neighborhood without seeing an Astros shirt. Or an Astros hat. Or an Astros flag. Or a dog proudly wearing an Astros scarf. Have you been to the grocery store lately? If so, you've been seeing the same fall trend: a local Astros convention. Yordan Alvarez's super famous No. 44 is everywhere. Alex Bregman's No. 2 and Jose…

MLB odds series for our White Sox Rays prediction and pick. Davis Martin gets the start for the White Sox, while Shane McClanahan gets the ball for the Rays. Davis Martin pitched five innings and gave up one run against the Royals in his big-league debut on May 17. The Rays are a far better team than the Royals, but it also needs to be said that…

Through four games, the 2022 World Series already has been one for the history books: First team in 20 years to rally from a five-run deficit and win (Phillies in Game 1); second team to ever club five home runs in a single contest (Phillies in Game 3); and second team ever - and first in nearly 70 years - to hurl a no-hitter (Astros in Game…

Justin Verlander has a rough history in the World Series, but compared to his sterling numbers throughout a Hall-of-Fame career, we're not banking on the smaller sample being predictive. With his strikeout total at 5.5, we're hitting the Over. It's all tied up, folks. The Astros evened things at 2-2 apiece to set up a thrilling finish to the…

The New York Mets return to Citi Field after a week on the road as they take on the Seattle Mariners with a three game set that concludes on Sunday afternoon. The Mets, who currently have the best record in the NL, went 4-2 away from home with series wins against the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals. After an 11-6 start, the Mariners…

HOUSTON, Texas - Thanks to claiming the top seed in the American League playoffs, the Houston Astros are well-rested heading into Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday afternoon against the Seattle Mariners. They've had five days off at are good to go. But what we've learned from the wild-card round is that home-field advantage hasn't meant…

The Houston Astros will play host to the Seattle Mariners on Monday. After dropping Saturday's game against the Kansas City Rolyals, the Astros came back to win the series on Sunday. They will have a short turnaround to face a division opponent, but they'll be home where they're 14-6 this year. Seattle is coming off an intense series against…

In some ways, the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies have had diametrically opposite seasons as they get ready to battle in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series. The Astros were thought to be a contender to return to the Fall Classic prior to the season, were never challenged in the American League West, cruised to a 106-win regular season and…

We're back with another edition of our favorite MLB player props for Tuesday, April 19. Among our favorites is Robbie Ray, who we predict will continue to struggle in a Seattle uniform when we take the Under on his strikeout total. Thanks to a couple of doubleheaders the MLB season comes out of the Easter weekend with a hopping mad 17 games on the…

On Sunday night in New York, Dusty Baker guided the Houston Astros to a 6-5 victory, securing a spot in the 2022 World Series. The Astros are set to face-off against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The 73-year old manager will get his third career opportunity to finally win a World Series, something that has…

Four games featuring all eight remaining playoff teams are on tap for Tuesday as the Division Series round commences. Baseball fans have the potential for 12 hours of thrilling playoff action with the four top-seeded teams on the field. Your favorite sportsbook will likely offer a parlay for the Game 1's on Tuesday. Look for the best odds when…

On Saturday evening, the San Diego Padres and New York Mets will play Game 2 of their National League Wild Card series at Citi Field. In Game 1, the Friars jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and never looked back in an eventual 7-1 victory. The Mets won 101 games during the regular season, but find themselves on the verge of elimination heading into…

The new playoff format kicks off with a full day of playoff baseball. These are the best-out-of-three series, with all of the games played at the highest seed's field. Let's look at who will kick it off with a win. Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians Leg 1: Guardians ML ( -118) Leg 2: Jose Ramirez to record 2+ total bases ( +145) Leg 3: Shane…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to Syracuse.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Following a 162-game season, we are left with 12 teams to compete for the Commissioner's Trophy. It has been a year filled with surprises and broken records, but only one team can…

MLB odds series for our Diamondbacks Astros prediction and pick. Zac Gallen will start for the Diamondbacks, while Justin Verlander gets the call for the Astros. Two of the very best pitchers in baseball go at it in this late-season showcase. Zac Gallen has a 2.46 ERA. He has greatly surpassed anyone's expectations for him this year. If Sandy…

It's the last Sunday in August, as we get closer to the end of the regular season. We have a couple of exciting matchups today including some playoff hopefuls, and they need every win they can get as part of these tight races. Leg 1: Max Scherzer Over 7.5 strikeouts (-126) Leg 2: Jeff McNeil to record 2+ total bases (+100) Leg 3: Mets…

According to multiple national news outlets, Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter the country by Sept. 30. This policy change would allow unvaccinated professional athletes to travel north of the border to compete in games. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to make a formal announcement regarding the…

With 16 games left for the New York Yankees, the upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox makes up a quarter of the Yankees remaining schedule. BUY YANKEES TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER What can the Yankees expect from the Red Sox? Not Nathan Eovaldi. According to the Boston Globe, the right-handed pitcher (right…

Imagine a scenario in your life where you went from the brink of being fired to getting a massive promotion within the course of a year and a half. That's the situation Carlos Rodón finds himself in right now. Following the 2020 Covid-shortened season, Rodón found himself potentially out of a job only a bit over five years into his career. The…

If the Chicago White Sox indeed rally in the standings to make the 2022 MLB postseason, they could well be a team that none of their American League counterparts will want to face in the opening round. Entering Wednesday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Chicago White Sox had captured five of their last six…

Former New York Yankees right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is on the mend and looking ahead to his future. The 32-year-old will hit the open market after the World Series and is coming off a four-year, $68 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. BUY MLB TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER According to the Boston Globe, Eovaldi…

We're inching closer to the start of baseball season (positive vibes only for this lockout to end soon), and that means that more futures bets are starting to pop up at various sportsbooks. Recently, DraftKings posted odds for player awards for fans to wager on! For those who might not be familiar, "futures bets" are wagers on an outcome that won't…

The leader in the clubhouse for the 2022 American League Cy Young award will have to stay inside for the next few weeks, potentially opening the door for a late September run. Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right calf injury after undergoing an MRI on Monday revealing "fascial disruption." In…

The Seattle Mariners will play the New York Yankees Wednesday afternoon. The Mariners walked the Yankees off on Tuesday, winning 1-0, to improve to 60-52 on the season. The Yankees are now 71-40 on the year after their loss. New York has been a solid team away from home this season, but over the last few weeks, they've struggled overall. "An…

There must be something about superstar athletes married to supermodel wives. Tom Brady, married to supermodel Gisele Bundchen, has played well into his 40s and helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV in 2020. Last season, the Bucs were unable to defend their title but Brady led the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns while…