#Howie Kendrick

There is a headline that constantly scrolls in my mind every time predictions begin to swirl around the Los Angeles Angels' offseason moves-each scenario popping with the lights of a'50s-style camera. Big names. Big money. Big moves. Big…mistakes? Pop! It never fails-especially in the past few seasons-making the Angels one of the more intriguing…

The Nationals' march to the 2019 World Series title seemed to come out of nowhere, thanks to their disappointing 2018, their awful start to 2019 and their Wild Card status. But from June 1 on, they tied the Astros as the winningest team in baseball, carrying that momentum over into October, when they overcame one deficit after another on their way…

The New York Yankees (0-0) visit the Washington Nationals (0-0) Thursday at Nationals Park. The 7:08 p.m. ET contest marks the opening of the truncated MLB season and the end of a long wait for baseball bettors. We analyze the New York-Washington MLB betting odds and lines, with betting advice and tips around the matchup. RHP Gerrit Cole vs.…

The Washington Nationals prepare to defend their 2019 World Series title in 2020. Today, we focus on the Nationals' 2020 regular-season win total and World Series odds. Do the Nationals have what it takes to repeat this season? Let's analyze: The Nationals finished second in the National League East behind the Atlanta Braves last season. They went…

The Washington Nationals (17-26) and Atlanta Braves (26-19) continue a four-game series at Nationals Park Saturday with the third installment. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Braves-Nationals MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. Series: The Braves took the opener 7-6 Thursday but the Nats responded…

The New York Mets (25-31) are still clinging to slim playoff hopes and will kick off a series against the Washington Nationals (23-33) on Thursday. The first pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. ET at Nationals Park. Below, we analyze the Mets-Nationals MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. LHP David Peterson vs. LHP Patrick Corbin Peterson…

The Miami Marlins (9-9) open up a five-game series against the rival Washington Nationals (9-12), Friday, at Nationals Park. The first pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. ET. We analyze the Marlins-Nationals betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets. RHP Elieser Hernandez vs. RHP Patrick Corbin Hernandez: 0-0, 1.84 ERA, 0.750 WHIP, 19 K, 2 BB, 14…

The Washington Nationals (8-12) and Atlanta Braves (14-10) continue their three-game series Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta with a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch. We analyze the Nationals-Braves MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. RHP Austin Voth vs. RHP Josh Tomlin Voth is 0-2 despite a sparkling 3.21 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with nine…

Aaron Judge had one of the greatest offensive seasons in baseball history this year. He led the big leagues or was tied in many major categories: home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, runs scored, total bases, R.B.I., extra-base hits and wins above replacement. He narrowly missed out on the rare feat of a triple crown, in which a…

There is something about heartbreak as a sports fan that sticks with you above almost anything else, even the ultimate success. As a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, the 2003 season is just as vivid a memory for me as the 2016 World Series title, and every fanbase has that missed opportunity that haunts them even when the team is doing well. Ahead we've…