#De La Cruz

Knicks Go, seen winning the Grade I Pegasus World Cup in January, is favorite for Saturday's Grade I Whitney at Saratoga. Photo courtesy of Gulfstream Park Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Rich purses drew some top foreign talent for the Saratoga Derby and Oaks on Saturday and Sunday on the upstate New York turf to highlight a big weekend of Thoroughbred…

CINCINNATI -- Few organizations have reshaped their Minor League system as rapidly as the Reds have this summer. Now fully committed to rebuilding, Cincinnati has been shedding veterans since the offseason, but its work ahead of the Trade Deadline has a legitimate chance to shape the club's future. The Reds traded five veterans -- including ace…

Horses break from the starting gate during the first race of Oaklawn's live race meet on December 3, 2021. Oaklawn's racing season begins once again Friday. - File photo by The Sentinel-Record FRIDAY'S RESULTS 3-9 (33.3%) MEET 23-93 (24.7%) LEE'S LOCK Andy Cant in the third BEST BET Keystone Field in the eighth LONG SHOT Thorn Crown in the…

With a show-stopping 89% of the vote (as of the time of writing), Elly De La Cruz has run away with the #1 ranking in the 2023 Red Reporter Community Prospect Rankings with the same fervor with which he socked all those homers and swiped all those bags against his opposing pitchers last year. Even if half of his talents fail to pan out, he'll end…

New York and Atlanta look set to scrap to the finish line for the divisional crown, so the Mets can't afford any slips before then. Today's meeting with the Marlins and Jesus Luzardo is a good matchup and one our picks expect NYM to exploit. The New York Mets will try to prevent falling out of first place in the NL East on Wednesday night as they…

From the Turfway Park Media Team: Lucrative purse money and Kentucky Derby qualifying points will be on the line during Turfway Park's annual Winter/Spring Meet, which will begin Sunday, Jan. 1 and feature the Grade III, $700000 Jeff Ruby Steaks on Saturday, March 25. Led by the Jeff Ruby Steaks on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by…

While I am in full Bengals mode at the present time, I haven't given a Reds update for a few weeks. While Cincinnati has practically made zero offseason moves, there are some rumors of Johnny Cueto rejoining his old team in the Queen City. Cueto is now 36 years old, but still seems to have plenty of gas left in the tank. I think the young trio of…

The Bengals and Buccaneers game was certainly a roller coaster of emotions. After being down 17-3 on the road against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, Lou Anarumo and his stellar defense quickly turned things around. The final score ended up being 34-23, as Cincinnati forced 4 turnovers in a single quarter and rallied off 31 points in the second half.…

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Lucrative purse money and Kentucky Derby qualifying points will be on the line during Turfway Park's annual Winter/Spring Meet, which will begin Sunday, Jan. 1 and feature the Grade 3, $700000 Jeff Ruby Steaks on Saturday, March 25. Led by the Jeff Ruby Steaks on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, Turfway Park will offer…

Welcome to Thursday's Marlins (1-4, -6 RD) vs. Phillies (3-3, -1 RD) game thread. It's the first Marlins home game of 2022. Our free Marlins prop bets contest has returned...with a few tweaks. Use this Fish Picks link prior to every Marlins series to submit your predictions. I have divided the Marlins schedule into nine separate "innings" and will…

The Miami Marlins will meet the Chicago Cubs for the second game of a three-game set at Wrigley Field on the Northside. It's time for us to keep our MLB odds series going with a Marlins-Cubs prediction and pick. The Cubs defeated the Marlins 2-1 on Friday. It was a scoreless game until the seventh inning when Joey Wendle clipped an RBI single to…

Welcome to Monday's Marlins (1-2, -1 RD) vs. Angels (1-3, -10 RD) game thread. It's the first meeting between these teams since 2017-Mike Trout and Don Mattingly are the only remnants from that matchup. This is the series opener! As is the case on every evening entering a Marlins series opener, we're doing a livestream. Our free Marlins prop bets…

Welcome to Monday's Marlins (15-19, +10 RD) vs. Nationals (12-24, -36 RD) game thread. Interesting in two free tickets to Tuesday's game? Enter here! It's the opening game of a new series, which means we've got a special series preview article, free prop bets and an hour-long livestream with the Fish Stripes staff and special guests. Our free…

The magic number still sits at one game for the Atlanta Braves who failed to officially clinch the NL East last night with a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. It appears they may have gone out to celebrate a little prematurely in South Beach before handling their business. The Mets game was postponed, so the Braves simply need one win or one Mets loss…

Two Emmys wins Saturday's Grade I Mr. D. Stakes at Arlington Park, the final gasp of what once was the Arlington Million. Photo by Coach Photography, courtesy of Arlington Park Aug. 16 (UPI) -- There was something for everyone in Saturday's presumed final run of "Million Day" at Arlington Park with a victory for top international raiders and…

Welcome to Monday's Marlins (19-26, +10 RD) vs. Rockies (21-26, -43 RD) game thread. We made a one-time adjustment to the Fish Stripes LIVE schedule due to Memorial Day. Our look-ahead to the Rockies series streamed last night on YouTube /Facebook/Twitter. Our free Marlins prop bets contest has returned...with a few tweaks. Use this Fish Picks…

On March 31, 2019, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Elvis Luciano became the first player born in the 2000s to reach the big leagues. In the years since, a wave of talented young players who weren't even born when Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire were chasing down Roger Maris during the 1998 season has descended on Major League Baseball. 2022 Rookie of…

Former Ghana World Cup midfielder Otto Addo, 47, who had never been a head coach, faced a baptism of fire as the Black Stars' boss last February. Defying the odds, they drew twice with arch rivals Nigeria to qualify on away goals. Addo, though, has failed to convince many Ghanaians. KEY PLAYER Opponents of Ghana consider Thomas Partey, 29, just a…

This week we are going to be taking a look at the shortstop position on the farm for the Cincinnati Reds. With the position seemingly up for grabs in the big leagues, it's a spot not only of importance because of the position being valuable but because Cincinnati needs to find someone they can count on to play there moving forward. In the 2022…

Major League Baseball's offseason is here, meaning it's time for everyone to shift their focus from the past to the future. For many teams, that means the next few months between now and Opening Day 2023. For others, a longer timetable is necessary. For those clubs, the hope for a better tomorrow isn't contingent on what happens tomorrow, but what…

Argentine Primera Division Aldosivi vs River Plate Estadio José María Minella, Mar del Plata, Argentina 24.07. 2022 21:30 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds2,1 Bet TypeTotal Under 2.5 Bookmaker Bet Now! Aldosivi and River Plate will be up against each other in the upcoming fixture of the Argentine Primera Division. Going in the game,…

Churchill Downs' Barn Notes: Mr Wireless Was Well Connected On Friday (Mr Wireless / Coady Photography) From the Churchill Downs Media Team: It was a sentimental win Friday at Churchill Downs for Jon Lapczenski and JIL Stable's Mr. Wireless. Just days before his allowance victory, his co-owner/breeder John Kerber passed away at age 86. Kerber, who…

Boca Juniors will entertain arch-rivals River Plate at La Bombonera in yet another edition of the highly-anticipated Superclasico on Sunday. The two Buenos Aires-based foes are tied on 29 points in the Argentine Primera Division standings and will be looking to get one up on each other. Interestingly, both teams are undefeated in their last six…

The 2022 World Cup squads are close to being confirmed and we are collating all of them as they are made official. From surprise call-ups to the agony of injury, there has been so much news swirling around which 26 players from each country will be named in their national team squad for the World Cup in Qatar. National team managers have some huge…

Churchill Downs' Barn Notes: Sconsin Returns in Sunday's Dream Supreme Stakes (Sconsin / Photos by Coady Photography) From the Churhcill Downs Media Team: Lloyd Madison Farm's growing broodmare band will add another member to their roster with their homebred Sconsin, who has a date with 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner in a few months. The…

The Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins will continue their three-game series with a Tuesday night matchup at LoanDepot Park in Miami. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Cubs-Marlins prediction and pick, laid out below. Chicago enters the second game of this series with a 62-85 record, losers of three in…

Set Piece Is Set to Return to Churchill Downs in Sunday's G3 River City (Set Piece / Photos by Holly M. Smith) From the Churchill Downs Media Team: Juddmonte's multiple graded stakes winner Set Piece (GB) leads an oversubscribed cast of 14 horses that were entered in Sunday's $300000 River City (Grade III) at Churchill Downs. Sunday's featured…

Depending on how the MLB Draft Lottery goes, who do you believe will be the first three players selected in next year's Draft? -- @StevieDAles97 Stevie D, I feel like you set me up with this question on purpose so that I can give my all-too-familiar lecture on the top of the Draft. Even if it was accidental, I thank you. In a nutshell, here it is:…

The Miami Marlins and New York Mets will square off in the first of a two-game series with a Tuesday night matchup at Citi Field in Queens. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Marlins-Mets prediction and pick, laid out below. Miami has suffered through a brutal season, going 63-90 this season, fourth…

Churchill Downs Press Release/Edited LOUISVILLE, Ky.- A total of 95 of some of the nation's top claiming-level horses, including seven also-eligible entries, have been entered in Saturday's 24th annual Claiming Crown Championship Series, which will be staged beneath Churchill Downs' historic Twin Spires in Louisville, Ky. for the first time. The…

There's a reason we're the #1 trusted source for premium racing picks & info. A total of 95 of some of the nation's top claiming-level horses, including seven also-eligible entries, have been entered in Saturday's 24 annual Claiming Crown Championship Series, which will be staged beneath Churchill Downs' historic Twin Spires in Louisville, Ky. for…

LAS VEGAS - In one month, the Cincinnati Reds will have a part of their rebuild determined through chance. Major League Baseball announced its inaugural draft lottery will be conducted during the Winter Meetings on Dec. 6, which will be televised on MLB Network. The top six picks in the 2023 MLB Draft will be determined through lottery from the 18…

and our tracking spreadsheet for the best NMTC content (which is already by default the best content). Garrett: Change is bad. It's melting our icecaps and lighting California on fire. It's taking up space in your pockets and slithering through the crevices of your couch cushions in the form of pennies and nickels, gathering only the grossest and…

It's time for the second (we hope) annual Unofficial Futures Game Batting Practice Home Run Derby Draft (UFGBPHRDD?)! Last year, Jim Callis and I drafted XMSirius All-Star Futures Game players and tracked how many home runs each hit during batting practice, somewhat formalizing what's been an unofficial hobby for years. Maybe someday the Futures…

Opening weekend of the prestigious meeting at Keeneland runs Friday through Sunday, including 11 key stakes preps that will be showcased at this year's Breeders' Cup host site. Stars like Golden Pal, Letruska and Malathaat are just some of the names expected to grace the Lexington oval. But Keeneland won't fly solo on the national marquee, which…

Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins 10/5/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Atlanta Braves (100-60) will meet the Miami Marlins (68-92) in the series installment finale of the NL East Division competition at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 4:10 PM ET. Atlanta earned a playoff spot after taking the lead at 100-60 in the…

We have just two days left in the MLB regular season, so get your picks on some of these teams while they are still around! Tonight, we're looking at a few of these teams that won't make the playoffs, such as the Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins. Here are some of the top picks from Peter Dewey and Josh Yourish on Tuesday: Both…

In search of one final victory to seal what's been an exciting NL East division race, we're going back to the basics and are backing the Atlanta Braves on the moneyline. We break it all down in our MLB betting picks below. The Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins will play their penultimate game of the season at LoanDepot Park on Tuesday night. The…

Welcome to Thursday's Marlins (64-91, -99 RD) vs. Brewers (83-72, +38 RD) game thread. It's the opening game of a new series, which means we've got free prop bets and an hour-long livestream with the Fish Stripes staff and special guests. Use this Fish Picks link prior to every Marlins series to submit your predictions. The ninth inning of the…

Major League Baseball's regular season may soon be over, but don't tell that to the editors of BetSided. With less than a week to go, our "Daily Dinger" home run prop bet contest remains in full swing, as BetSided's Peter Dewey moved into second place with his selection of Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson to go yard on Wednesday evening at+280…

The Miami Marlins and Milwaukee Brewers will begin their four-game weekend series with a Thursday night matchup in Milwaukee. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Marlins-Brewers prediction and pick, laid out below. Miami endured a painful extra-innings loss to the Mets last night, bringing their…

The New York Mets (97-58) are looking for Francisco Lindor to extend a 12-game hitting streak against the Miami Marlins (64-90) on Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET, at Citi Field. The Mets are a home favorite (-196) against the Marlins (+163). The New York Mets will give the start to Taijuan Walker (12-5, 3.53 ERA), who is looking for win No. 13 on the…

Who: Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets When: Tuesday, Sept. 27 Time: 7:10 p.m. EDT Where: Citi Field (Flushing, NY) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: Marlins+184, Mets -220 Runline: Marlins+1.5 (-120), Mets -1.5 (+100) Total: Over/Under 7 Runs (-112/-108) Manager Buck Showalter must be proud of his team, as the New York Mets have shown toughness in…

The Miami Marlins open a short two-game series on the road in the Big Apple on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Miami dropped to 63-90 following its 6-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Miami has lost three of the last five. The Marlins are fourth in the National League East, 33 ½ games behind first place and have been eliminated from…

We began this mailbag yesterday, and with so many questions that were submitted I felt the need to break it down into two different articles. You can read part one right here. All of the questions answered this weekend came from supporters of the site over at Patreon (here's the link if you're interested in helping the site stay alive for a couple…

The Cubs won two of three over the Marlins last month at Wrigley Field. Since then the Cubs are 19-19, while the Marlins have gone 10-28. Perhaps it is flying under the radar, but the Marlins have been the worst team in Major League Baseball since the All-Star break, winning only three series during the second half of the season. It has shockingly…

Football season is in full swing, but we can't forget about our precious home run props. The BetSided team has been on a tear with our home run prop bet picks each day on the website, you can find our full list of bets here, and have two for you to get the weekend starter, both coming form a bit off the radar. Here is an All-Star not known for his…

MIAMI - Chalk up another victory for the Phillies over the Miami Marlins and give the credit to The Replacements. No, we're not talking about that great rock band. We're talking about Bailey Falter and Nick Maton. They co-starred in the Phillies' 2-1 win over Miami on Tuesday night. "That's how it's been all year," manager Rob Thomson said. "These…

Last week, we earned a couple of Same-Game Parlay winners. As the MLB season winds down, we're still looking to add a bit more profit. Follow along as I give you three more of my favorite Same-Game Parlay bets in the MLB for September 13. Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins Leg 1: Brian Anderson 2+ Total Bases ( +130) Leg 2: Nick Fortes 2+…