#Gio Urshela

Sometimes, the roster you put forth in October looks very little like the roster that emerges from spring training. It's difficult to preach patience for a fan base that's been title-starved for 13+ years and is getting sick of broken promises, but those very same fans don't have to look far in the rearview mirror for an example of left field being…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The Tampa Bay Ray start a nine-game, 10-day road trip on Friday night, with Drew Rasmussen getting the start against the Minnesota Twins. Rasmussen was terrific in his last outing, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing just three hits in a career performance. Here's how to watch Friday's game, with TV information and…

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…

MINNEAPOLIS -- As managerial debuts go, this was not one to remember. The same could be said for Aaron Civale's start and Bryan Shaw's relief appearance. Carl Willis saw his first game as a big-league manager go from a tie game to a 12-8 loss as the Twins scored nine runs in the fifth inning Friday night at Target Field. Civale started the fifth…

The lingering storyline and elephant in the room - for Minnesota and MLB at large - is Carlos Correa's situation with the Mets. The shortstop agreed to terms with Steve Cohen and New York more than two weeks ago, but still no contract has been signed as the Mets - like the Giants before them - ran into concerns in Correa's physical. It's a bizarre…

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. Please wager responsibly. The New York Yankees are coming off a disappointing 2021 campaign that saw them lose to rival Boston in the American League wild-card game. Following a…

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…

NEW YORK - Shortly before breaking camp, heading north for the beginning of the regular season, Yankees manager Aaron Boone made a resounding assessment of his ball club. "I think we're a better team right now than we were at any points of last year," Boone said. "[We're] a more complete team." Many scoffed at the notion that New York-a team that…

Following back-to-back AL Central titles in 2019 and 2020, the Minnesota Twins ended last in the division with a record of 73-89 in 2021. Despite this, hopes are still fairly high for the Twins as they have been one of the most active teams in baseball since the lockout has ended. Doc's Sports offers MLB expert picks for every game on our baseball…

The American League Central-leading Minnesota Twins look to extend their road winning streak to five games when they visit the division-rival Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon for the opener of their five-game series. Minnesota (29-19) has outscored its opponents 36-16 over its past four road contests and has recorded 20 runs in its last three…

SAN DIEGO - Re-signing Carlos Correa continues to be the Twins' focus at the Winter Meetings, but while they wait for the superstar shortstop and agent Scott Boras to make a franchise-altering decision, plenty of other Twins-related tidbits were circulating around the Manchester Grand Hyatt during the first two days of MLB's annual…

The Minnesota Twins have been all over the place of late. On the heels of back-to-back American League Central division titles, the Twins collapsed in 2021. They finished last in the division and were sellers at the MLB trade deadline, most notably moving Jose Berrios and Nelson Cruz. This offseason, Minnesota made a 180, as they were one of the…

Putting the Justin Verlander and Trea Turner contracts into perspective Justin Verlander signed a two-year deal with the Mets worth $86 milion, while Trea Turner signed an 11-year deal worth $300 million. Any way you cut it, it's a lot of money: Cody Bellinger is a free agent. Though it's unlikely, he could still return to Dodgers The Dodgers had…

We swept again! Another perfect 2-0 day to bring our record in June to 6-1. We have won five straight bets, and as I said a few days ago, I'm feeling the tides turning. We took the Nationals as an underdog yesterday, and they finally broke out of their offensive funk by putting up eight runs against the Reds. The game ended 8-5; we should have…

Last year's star-studded free-agent shortstop class is followed by another one, possibly even better than the previous. This one includes four of the top-10 players in fWAR among shortstops, including Dansby Swanson, who ranked second (6.4). Swanson is one of the best defensive shortstops in the game, ranking second in defensive runs above average.…

Recent Minnesota Twins addition Carlos Correa doesn't seem to boost the winning odds for the Twins all that much for the 2022 MLB season. A lot can change in a year, something the Minnesota Twins know all too well. In 2020, the 36-24 Twins narrowly emerged with the AL Central division title, besting the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians by…

After a seemingly never-ending lockout, many fans feared the Minnesota Twins were heading for a full rebuild. But the acquisitions of Sonny Gray, Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela, along with the massive free agent signing superstar Carlos Correa, means the Twins are ready to fight their way to the top of the American League Central again. The lineup…

It's the second-to-last day of March, and the Minnesota Twins open up their major league season in just over a week. After the addition of Chris Archer and Derek Falvey indicating the team wouldn't be adding another starter, another addition seems unlikely. With 33 players currently on the roster, the team needs to make five more moves in order to…

The Los Angeles Angels have made three big moves this offseason, acquiring three players to fill three big holes they had. Tyler Anderson is a guy they can plug at the top of their rotation. Hunter Renfroe is the corner outfielder this team was lacking. Gio Urshela provides much-needed infield depth. They shouldn't be done adding, but I think most…

It is decreed in the ancient scrolls. Despite employing two of the greatest ballplayers in history, the Angels cannot finish higher than.500. It's an immutable law of baseball physics that cannot be bent or broken, but that won't stop the club from trying. Early in the offseason, they've been the most active MLB team, signing Tyler Anderson and…

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo have worked together since 2017. Theirs is one of the longest current partnerships in baseball for a head of baseball operations and manager. Only the Dodgers (Andrew Friedman and Dave Roberts), Guardians (Chris Antonelli and Terry Francona), and Mariners (Jerry Dipoto and Scott…

There has been plenty of bad blood between the Tigers and Yankees in the past, from Rookie of the Year voting to bench-clearing brawls. But the two teams are not generally considered to be rivals. Still, there's always a good chance of sparks flying when these two clubs meet up, and before things get interesting this week, we wanted to chat with…

It was an underwhelming offseason for the New York Yankees. The expedited transaction frenzy once the lockout ended led to a lot of moves in a short period of time, but one team was noticeably quiet despite being locked in a very strong division. Teams that are considered offseason winners often get a big bump in terms of win totals and futures…

The red-hot Houston Astros will be looking to finish off their weekend on a high note as they conclude a three-game series with the Washington Nationals in DC. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm ET. Justin Verlander gets the ball on Sunday while the Nats counter with the struggling Patrick Corbin. Odds as of May 14th at Caesars. The Astros are…

The Minnesota Twins will look to sweep the three-game series when they host the Detroit Tigers at 1:10 p.m. ET Wednesday at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Tigers (14-28/5-15 road) fell for the fifth time in their last six games Tuesday with a 2-0 defeat. The Twins (27-16/15-8 home) are on a six-game winning streak and are 23-8 since April…

The Twins put the hurt on the Yankees in game one of the series like few teams have this year, winning 8-1 on Wednesday. But Thursday is a different story. The Yankees have such a significant pitching advantage, it's hard to imagine the Twins keeping it close. Yankees are 10-1 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter Yankees are 14-3…

With a run of three playoff appearances in four years, the Minnesota Twins were expected to at least compete in the lowly AL Central last season. Instead, they finished 16 games under.500 and went from first in 2019 and 2020 to worst in 2021. They don't look like a legitimate contender in 2022, either. The Twins haven't won a playoff series since…

The Minnesota Twins look to avoid a three-game sweep as they face off with the Kansas City Royals in the finale at Kauffman Stadium. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Royals prediction and pick. The Royals blanked the Twins 2-0 on Wednesday. The Royals mustered their two runs using small-ball baseball. Kansas City scored the…

The shortstop class in this year's Major League Baseball free agency is one of the best there has ever been, with Dansby Swanson, Carlos Correa, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts all set to hit the open market. Correa's opt out from his contract with the Minnesota Twins became official this week, which means this will be the second time in as many…

WagerTalk MLB handicapper Andy Lang offers his Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays betting preview for Friday, June 10. The Rays are 2nd in the AL East and the Twins lead the AL Central by three games. Still trying to secure a Playstation 5 almost 20 months after its initial release? We know the struggle. Enter our social media raffle, and you…

The Minnesota Twins (27-16) will attempt to extend a six-game winning run on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers (14-28), with first pitch at 1:10 PM ET at Target Field. The Twins are favored (-192 on the moneyline) when they take on the Tigers (+164). The scheduled starters are Dylan Bundy (3-2) for the Minnesota Twins, and Rony Garcia for the…

The Minnesota Twins (77-84) hope to stop their four-game losing run against the Chicago White Sox (81-80), at 4:10 PM ET on Wednesday. The Twins are an underdog away (+116) at the White Sox (-138). The Chicago White Sox will hand the ball to Davis Martin (3-5, 3.79 ERA), who is looking for win No. 4 on the season, and the Twins will turn to Louie…

Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox 10/3/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Minnesota Twins (77-82) and division rival, Chicago White Sox (79-80), will face off in the final match-up of the AL Central Division tournament at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on Monday at 8:10 PM ET. Minnesota is out of playoff contention and dropped to 3rd place at…

The Minnesota Twins will try to complete a three-game series sweep of the Chicago White Sox at 1:10 p.m. ET Thursday at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Twins (76-79, 46-34) won for the third time in their last four games Wednesday night with a 7-4 victory over the White Sox. Chicago (76-79, 41-36 road) is on an eight-game losing streak. Odds as of…

TORONTO - Finally out of his Yankees misery, Miguel Andujar resisted taking parting shots before his first game with the Pittsburgh Pirates. There was no griping about not getting regular at-bats year after year even though he put up sensational numbers as a rookie in 2018, no venting about the Yankees ignoring his requests for a trade for two…

It was another excellent day of sports betting yesterday. We finished 2-1 and earned more profit. That's been a theme throughout the season. We'll try and replicate that again and look to profit for a third time over the weekend. (Odds courtesy DraftKings) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs will send out Adrian Sampson for today's…

Shohei Ohtani takes a 10-game hitting streak into the Los Angeles Angels' (66-86) game against the Minnesota Twins (74-78), at 2:10 PM ET on Sunday, at Target Field. The Twins (-113 moneyline odds to win) meet the Angels (-106) in an expected tight contest. The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Minnesota Twins looking to Dylan…

The Los Angeles Angels (65-85) have dropped two games in a row as they prepare to square off against the Minnesota Twins (73-77), who have lost four in a row. Friday's outing at Target Field begins at 8:10 PM ET. The Angels are favored (-160 on the moneyline) when they visit the Twins (+137). The Los Angeles Angels will give the start to Shohei…

NEW YORK - Aaron Boone's first season as Yankees manager was with Miguel Andujar at third base crushing 27 home runs and finishing second in the American League Rookie of the Year vote. On Friday, the team designated Andujar for assignment, his career in pinstripes peaking as soon as it began. "It's tough," Boone said after a thrilling 5-4,…

The Minnesota Twins (73-76) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when visiting the Kansas City Royals (60-88) at 2:10 PM ET on Thursday. The Royals (+110 underdog on the moneyline to win) hit the field versus the Twins (-131). The scheduled starters are Josh Winder (4-4) for the Minnesota Twins, and Jonathan Heasley (3-8) for the Kansas City…

The Minnesota Twins will attempt to end the misery at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians as the AL Central rivals continue their series. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Guardians prediction and pick. The Guardians swept a day-night doubleheader from the Twins, including a 15-inning thriller in the second game. Now, the…

The New York Yankees have not won a World Series crown since 2009. Their rosters have been one of the most talented over the last several years, but they have failed to translate it to consistent wins in the postseason. This time around though, it could be a different story. The Yankees began their season on a highly-impressive note as they were on…

Every MLB team is in action this Wednesday, which means there's no shortage of prop markets for bettors to wager on. The pregame narrative: Cristian Javier is poised to rack up punchouts, Gio Urshela has a plus matchup at the plate and Brayan Bello is ready to pitch deep against Boston's arch-rival. Find all our top MLB prop picks for September 14…

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+…

NEW YORK - Ben Rortvedt's Yankees debut may have to wait until 2023. The Yankees demoted the 24-year-old catcher before he even had a chance to get into a game following a 10-4 win over the Rays at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. BUY YANKEES TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER Starting catcher Jose Trevino will take over Rortvedt's…

The Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees will finish their four-game series in the Bronx on Thursday night. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Twins-Yankees prediction and pick, laid out below. Minnesota entered New York with a chance to make a jump in the playoff race, but instead have lost three…

The Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees will face off in a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon and night. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Twins-Yankees prediction and pick, laid out below. The Minnesota Twins had surged to second place in the AL Central, but still sit a game and a half behind the…

Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox 9/2/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Minnesota Twins will go against the Chicago White Sox in MLB action in Guaranteed Rate Field, IL, on Friday, September 2, 2022, at 8:10 PM ET. In their most recent game, Minnesota's five-game winning run was snapped when they were edged at home by Boston on Wednesday…