In April, MLB Network's Greg Amsinger nearly nailed his prediction of Albert Pujols' 700th home run

David Ortiz may not have hit his last home run in a competitive environment at an MLB ballpark just yet. According to The Athletic, the famed Boston Red Sox slugger has signed on to the idea of a "Legends Home Run Derby" that would see some of the game's most famous (retired) names step up to the plate once again and hit some dingers. Ortiz is one…

As I noted Friday, MLB Network host Greg Amsinger told St. Louis sports station 101 ESPN that he expects to see free-agent shortstop Trea Turner in a Cardinals uniform on Opening Day, 2023. To recap for those who missed it: "He's the perfect fit, the missing link, and if the Cardinals don't recognize that they're missing out," Amsinger said. "He…

Is Trea Turner leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason to sign a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals? According to one MLB Network host, you can count on it happening. In an interview on 101 ESPN in St. Louis, Amsinger joined the show to talk about what the Cardinals might do in the offseason, including how St. Louis might improve at the…

It could be a festive Tuesday night for the Cardinals in Milwaukee. With a victory over the Brewers the Cards will clinch the NL Central division title. They can spray champagne, and douse each other with Anheuser-Busch products. And if the fellers are in the mood for mischief, they can make like the 2004 Cardinals and celebrate the coup de grace…

In perhaps the greatest "What if?" scenario in St. Louis Cardinals history, what would have happened had the team traded Albert Pujols? Because it was a possibility - and almost happened. That's right. In an inside look into the Cardinals' drafting of Pujols in 1999, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the front office nearly traded the…

The St. Louis Cardinals will finish their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the two National League teams face off at Chavez Ravine. It's time for Dodger baseball and to look at our MLB odds series and make a Cardinals-Dodgers prediction and pick. The Dodgers defeated the Cardinals 6-2 last night in front of a packed house at Chavez Ravine.…

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols became the fourth member of MLB's 700-homer club on Friday night when he launched Nos. 699 and 700 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pujols can now be mentioned in the same breath as Barry Bonds, Henry Aaron, and Babe Ruth, the most prolific sluggers in Major League Baseball history. The odds of Pujols…

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cardinals Dodgers prediction and pick. Jordan Montgomery takes the ball for the Cardinals, while Clayton Kershaw gets the call for the Dodgers. Jordan Montgomery has been fantastic as a starting pitcher since he came over to St. Louis from the New York…

Greg Asminger of MLB Network shall henceforth be known as Nostradamus. Albert Pujols made history on Friday night when he belted the 700th home run of his career. The 42-year-old became just the fourth player in MLB history to hit that mark. Most people were skeptical that Pujols would get to 700 with the way he has fallen off in recent years, but…

Albert Pujols's magical second half run for the Cardinals culminated on Friday night in Los Angeles, where he hit his 699th and 700th career home runs. Apparently one person already knew that was going to happen. In April, when nobody believed Pujols had much left in the tank, MLB Network host Greg Amsinger predicted that Pujols would play well…

St Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers 9/24/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The St. Louis Cardinals will play the 5th contest of their 6-game season series against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in downtown Los Angeles, CA on Saturday evening. St. Louis is on a 2-game winning streak after blanking the Dodgers to a score of 11-0 yesterday. St.…

An April prediction from MLB Networkhost Greg Amsinger about Albert Pujols went viral Friday night afterthe St. Louis Cardinals legend hit his 700th career home run. Not only did Amsinger correctlyforecast Pujols would reach No. 700, which seemed unlikely at thestart of the season because of a lack of projected playing time, but healso guessed when…

MLB Network's Greg Amsinger just might be able to see the future. Coming into the season, Albert Pujols was 21 home runs short of reaching the 700 milestone. It would have been bold to bet on a 42-year-old to hit that many big flies when he wasn't even guaranteed a starting spot with the Cardinals this season. But Amsinger was daring…

MLB Network host Greg Amsinger went viral Friday night when St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols joined the exclusive 700 home run club. Amsinger shockingly and accurately predicted months earlier that Pujols would hit his 700th career homer on the road in Los Angeles against his former team. Friday night, Pujols did just that, smashing a…

PEORIA - Albert Pujols made the history, and Charley Steiner made the call. Steiner, the Hall of Fame broadcaster and Bradley University graduate, was in the right place at the right time - in the broadcast booth as the Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice - when St. Louis Cardinals and former Peoria Chiefs slugger Pujols hit his historic 700th…

The Dodgers open up their final series against a non-NL West opponent this weekend as Albert Pujols and the Cardinals are coming to town. All eyes will be on Pujols as he attempts to reach 700 career home runs, but this series could very well be a preview of a potential playoff matchup between the two NL powerhouses. The Dodgers took…

This article was contributed by DraftKings. For more sports betting insights, check out DraftKings Playbook. Tonight features a compelling two-game slate of games that'll be available exclusively on Apple TV+. We start off with what could be a historic game between the Red Sox and Yankees at 7:05 p.m. ET, with Aaron Judge sitting on 60 homers. Next…

St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Date: Friday September 23rd, 10:10 ET Location: Dodger Stadium TV: Apple TV+ Money Line: Cardinals 145 / Dodgers -175 (MyBookie - 100% real cash bonus up to $300 when you use bonus code PREDICT100) Total Line: 6.5 St. Louis: José Quintana (3-5, 3.32) Los Angeles: Andrew Heaney (3-2, 2.66) Paul DeJong…

When the bat of Albert Pujols caught fire in early August, and it appeared the St. Louis Cardinals slugger would make an improbable 11th-hour run to 700 homers, Mark McGwire began tracking his long-ago teammate through the MLB app and tuning into as many Pujols plate appearances as he could. "His at-bats, he looks like he's 25 again," McGwire said…

Who: St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers When: Friday, Sept. 23 Time: 10:10 p.m. EDT Where: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, CA) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: Cardinals+144, Dodgers -172 Runline: Cardinals+1.5 (-132), Dodgers -1.5 (+110) Total: Over/Under 8.0 Runs (-118/-104) The Los Angeles Dodgers have 12 games remaining in the regular…

The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to continue racking up victories when they play host to the St. Louis Cardinals on Apple TV Friday night. To put it frankly, it's hard to pick up wins against the Dodgers, let alone against them at home, where they boast a 51-20 record. The pitching matchup on Friday night should be a compelling one, with Jose…

Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols find themselves squarely in the spotlight as the Major League Baseball season enters its final two-week stretch. Yes, there are some playoff races that figure to come down to the wire - Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets in the NL East is the best - but remember, chicks (and dudes) dig the long ball, baby. And baseball…

The magic number is down to five! Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols is just five home runs away from 700 for his immaculate career. There is just one month of baseball remaining. Can one of history's best hitters reach 700? It's time to continue our MLB odds series with an Albert Pujols career home run prediction and pick. The St. Louis Cardinals…

The Major League Baseball All-Star Week has arrived and will kick off on Monday night with the Home Run Derby live from Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine. Can Pete Alonso make it three straight with another win, this time out on the West Coast, or will somebody else step up like Corey Seager since he played with the Dodgers from 2015-2021. This will…

Does MLB Network host Greg Amsinger have a crystal ball? St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols joined the exclusive 700 home run club with a two-homer night against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Friday. And Amsinger somehow saw the historic night coming several months ago. Back on April 13, Amsinger correctly predicted the exact day Pujols…