#Carlos Rodon

We're a little over a month away from pitchers and catchers reporting in 2023 and soon the hours of sunshine a day will be longer and spring training will be upon us. The Houston Astros captured the 2022 World Series in a 6-game affair with the Philadelphia Phillies, just 1 year after falling to the Atlanta Braves in their quest for a 2nd title.…

This week's edition of Sunday Night Baseball props targets a couple of Chicago Cubs hitters - Nico Hoerner and Patrick Wisdom - primed for a knock against Carlos Rodon and the Giants. We break it all down below. After dropping seven in a row to begin the unofficial second half of the season, the Giants have taken two of three from the Cubs this…

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Carlos Rodon has a tough assignment tonight, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fearsome lineup, but we think he's up to the task of surpassing his strikeouts prop of 6.5. He's one of our three favorite prop plays on a light MLB schedule. Baseball is back with a short slate to kick off the second half of the season on Thursday. With only six…

I write this piece every year, but I never could have predicted what happened in 2021. Usually, "bold predictions" come up short because they're too bold. For instance, last year I picked Austin Slater to hit more homers than in his previous four seasons combined (he came close, missing by two!) and Duane Kuiper projected double-digit homers for…

The San Francisco Giants will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. It's time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Giants-Pirates prediction and pick. These teams have had vastly different seasons so far. The Giants have been hanging around in the NL West with a 35-27 record, a mark that has them 4.5 games outside of first place.…

The New York Yankees already made a splash in free agency by poaching an All-Star from the San Francisco Giants (in more ways than one). Now, they've continued their offseason by signing a front office executive who won multiple World Series titles with the Giants. Brian Sabean, who worked with New York in 1980s and 1990s, recently re-joined the…

Carlos Rodon is starting for the San Francisco Giants on Saturday against Seth Brown and the Oakland Athletics. First pitch is at 7:07 PM ET at Oakland Coliseum. The Giants pitching staff ranks 16th in the majors with a collective 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Athletics pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.24 ERA this year, which ranks 23rd in…

The San Francisco Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Check out our MLB odds series for our Giants Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Carlos Rodon gets the ball for the Giants, while Tyler Gilbert makes the start for the Diamondbacks. Carlos Rodon has been the best starting pitcher on the Giants' staff this year, better than Logan Webb. Rodon's…

NEW YORK - It was about as ideal as an offseason day as it could have been for Harrison Bader. He visited Yankee Stadium early in the day. Then the Yankees center fielder traveled to Liebman's Deli in the Bronx - just five minutes from where he graduated from Horace Mann School. While he was there, the 28-year-old slammed some pastrami with chef…

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 Yankees lost a piece of their bullpen depth to a division rival. On Thursday, the Blue Jays claimed righty reliever Junior Fernandez off waivers from the Yankees. The Yankees had designated Fernandez for assignment on Dec. 21 - the same day they officially added free agent prizes Tommy Kahnle and Carlos Rodon to the 40-man roster. Want to bet…

Between 2012 and 2018, Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale made the All-Star Team all seven seasons and finished between second and sixth in the AL Cy Young Award in all seven. He's also played in exactly 11 games over the last three seasons. Raking in $90 million in salary those three seasons from the Red Sox, he's been one of the biggest financial…

The MLB is already set up to be filled with drama and unexpected twists in 2023. The winter meetings just took place in San Diego, and there were a number of noticeable moves that took place. Xander Bogaerts signed with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night which means over 20 free agents in the major league agreed to contracts. If you add the…

The New York Yankees signed Carlos Rodon to a six-year, $162 million contract and former outfielder Cameron Maybin loves the signing. The Yankees have been a step behind the Houston Astros for years now in the American League, but Rodon's presence could tip the scales. According to NJ.com, Maybin, who briefly played for the Yankees before entering…

The New York Mets suffered a brutal blow as Jacob deGrom signed a massive five-year deal to head to the Texas Rangers. The Mets lose their ace and a franchise icon in the process. This is rough information for Mets fans to digest, but it's comforting knowing they have the richest owner in the sport who's proven he's willing to spend unheard-of…

Ex- Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin faced Carlos Rodon in the majors and has watched from afar as a YES Network analyst. Want to bet on MLB? The Yankees sure hope so. They gave the 30-year-old lefty a six-year, $162-million contract to pair him with ace Gerrit Cole atop the Yankees' rotation as they take aim to end their 14-season World…

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Earlier today we ran a piece on MLB.com's prediction of Cristian Javier as the 2023 AL Cy Young winner. We alluded to the Astros finally being given the respect they deserve from the national media. Love'em or hate'em, you have to respect Houston. Well, you can't win them all. Bradford Doolittle of ESPN is the latest to display a laughable level of…

We've seen several major dominoes fall in MLB free agency. But several impact players remain on the market, including Carlos Rodon, the best free agent pitcher yet to sign. It's not for a lack of interest in the two-time All-Star. Rodon's been linked to several teams, such as the Giants, Yankees, Twins, and lately, the Cardinals. While some of…

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers will renew their rivalry on Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Giants-Dodgers prediction and pick, laid out below. San Francisco has come down to Earth following their 107-win season in 2021, with a 65-69 record…

We are still in the holiday season with the new year approaching and the Yankees are working behind the scenes to improve their chances at a World Series in 2023. The bombers have been very active thus far in the off-season re-signing Aaron Judge as well as Anthony Rizzo and signing stud starter Carlos Rodon to a six-year deal. Now, the Yankees…

New York baseball will reach new heights in 2023. The New York Mets and New York Yankees have made significant upgrades to their lineups and boast two of the league's best rosters. MLB Tonight recently discussed the possibilities for both these organizations in 2023. After finishing the season with a combined 200 wins, there are high hopes in New…

Before this offseason, the Yankees had given three nine-figure free-agent contracts to a pitcher. In each case it was an established ace (though not all in MLB). In each case it has - at least to date - worked out well. CC Sabathia received a seven-year, $161 million pact after the 2008 season and was central to a 2009 championship. Masahiro Tanaka…

The Colorado Rockies have lost five consecutive road series and are one of only five MLB teams with fewer than ten road wins at this point of the season. But after picking up a solid series-opening win in San Francisco last night, Colorado is in position to wrap up a road series win tonight against the Giants. Last night, German Marquez picked up…

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…

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…

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…

NEW YORK - Christmas came early for the Yankees. Besides crossing off most of their shopping list before the holidays with free agent signings - especially the return of record-setting slugger Aaron Judge and addition of All-Star left-hander Carlos Rodon - the Yankees are getting a much-needed gift: Good fortune. With each passing day, it's looking…

The New York Yankees are welcoming Carlos Rodon to the Bronx. On Thursday, the Yankees reportedly signed the left-handed starter to a six-year, $162 million contract. BUY YANKEES TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER Here's YES Network and ESPN analyst David Cone on what's so exciting about Rodon for Yankees fans, via YES…

Hockey players used to come from places like Moose Jaw and Medicine Hat and Prince Albert. Now they come - some of the biggest stars, it seems, some of the most explosive players - from Scottsdale and Phoenix and suburban Los Angeles. When Tage Thompson scored five goals the other night for the Buffalo Sabres, bringing his total to 21 in 26 games…

Carlos Rodon has been the most sought-after starting pitcher for much of MLB free agency. Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer signed contracts early, leaving Rodon as the best option for teams looking to a make a significant upgrade in the rotation. The New York Yankees have been pursuing Rodon even before they locked up Aaron Judge with a nine-year,…

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…

The 2022 MLB season will undoubtedly be the season of Aaron Judge. Not only is the towering Yankees outfielder the frontrunner for AL MVP and leader on the current best team in baseball, but he's also already the focal point of the offseason rumor mill. Just as the season was beginning in April, Aaron Judge turned down a seven-year deal worth…

Probable pitchers: Carlos Rodon (4-2, 3.60 ERA) vs. Aaron Nola (2-4, 3.56 ERA) How dare the linesmakers disrespect two legitimate aces like this. Considering other, inferior pitching matchups from Citizens Bank Park have garnered a low total, this particular one should have drawn no higher than a 7.5 over/under tag. We'll see if we can convert that…

Carlos Rodon is headed to the Bronx. Late on Thursday night, the New York Yankees got their man, signing Rodon to a six-year, $162 million deal. But just a few years ago, Rodon's career had been derailed by injuries. It wasn't until 2021 that the lefty emerged as an ace with the Chicago White Sox. Back then, Rodon was making just $3 million. Last…

The New York Yankees are doing New York Yankees things. They're near the top of 2023 World Series odds boards after a pair of high-profile signings. Their most recent big-ticket purchase is dominant southpaw Carlos Rodon. Is now the time to side with the Yankees as the eventual 2023 World Series champions? They still trail the Astros across…

Let's get it out of the way early. I did not enjoy a stellar leadup to the All-Star Break. At the beginning of July, we won seven in a row and I felt that losing was impossible. Following that came the most average streak of all time, as it seemed I went 1-1 every day. I complained about being average, and then we were hit in the mouth with…

While the Yankees have been busy trying to convince lefty ace Carlos Rodon to make his home in the Bronx, they also made a pair of smaller moves. The Yankees signed first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers and reliever Art Warren to minor-league deals, according to the Minor League Baseball transactions page. Want to bet on MLB? The Yankees had…

There has been plenty of disappointment around Baltimore as the Orioles have not had an active offseason in what seemed like a make-or-break free agency for the future of the squad and the sake of the 2023 team. It especially seemed like an offseason where adding top-of-the-rotation pitching would be a primary goal for the team but that has yet to…

The NL West arms race reached another level on Tuesday night when the San Francisco Giants signed shortstop Carlos Correa to a 13-year, $350 million contract. The Giants had been a bridesmaid for a few other free agents, but they've had a big couple of days, signing pitchers Ross Stripling and Sean Manaea to two-year, $25 million deals. They also…

San Francisco Giants (4-2) vs. Cleveland Guardians (4-2) April 16, 2022 6:10 pm EDT The Line: Cleveland Guardians+115 / San Francisco Giants -152; Over/Under: -8.5 (Click here for latest betting odds) The San Francisco Giants and the Cleveland Guardians meet Saturday in MLB action from Progressive Field. This will be the second installment in a…

There were 11 different players who received a contract of $100 million or more in free agency last offseason, led by Corey Seager who signed a 10-year, $325 million deal with the Texas Rangers. That list will likely be shorter this offseason, but there are still a number of high-profile players set to hit the open market, including New York…

The San Francisco Giants have made a move that could have an encouraging ripple effect for the New York Yankees. The Giants signed right-hander Ross Stripling to a two-year deal. This could mean they are out on Yankees target Carlos Rodon. BUY YANKEES TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER ESPN's Jeff Passan Right-hander Ross…

Just being able to write about the Detroit Tigers and any sort of realistic shot at making the playoffs is so refreshing, when such thoughts have been non existent for the past five years, basically since former owner Mike Ilitch passed away. But here we are, with the much heralded prospects arriving in the major leagues and the team actually…

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CC Sabathia knows a thing or two about being a lefty ace at Yankee Stadium. The retired Yankees great believes Carlos Rodon would flourish in the Bronx. "I feel like he could pitch anywhere," Sabathia said Monday while at a holiday event for his PitCCh-In Foundation that hosted approximately 200 children in need at Space Events in Englewood. "He's…

Carlos Rodon has 27 wins and a 2.66 ERA over the last two seasons. He was an All-Star the past two seasons and finished in the top 6 in Cy Young voting, last season with the Giants and with the White Sox the year prior. Now he's a free agent, and there isn't a brighter pitcher on the market right now than the 30-year-old Rodon. Bookies.com…

Aaron Judge was given 360 million reasons to stay in pinstripes, validating owner Hal Steinbrenner's promise to make him a Yankee for life. These were must-moves, to varying degrees, assuring that two key lineup figures returned to a club that won the AL East in 2022. But it doesn't make the Yankees any likelier to improve upon their'22 finish,…

The New York Yankees are looking to make it back to the World Series for the first time since 2009. They re-signed their most important player, Aaron Judge, to a massive contract extension. Also, they re-signed first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who was an important part of their 2022 team. But, have they done enough to put themselves as World Series…