#Jeremy Pena

The Houston Astros (14-11) and Detroit Tigers (8-15) square off in the first of a four-game series on Thursday at Minute Maid Park, at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros are coming off a series victory over the Mariners, and the Tigers a series split with the Pirates. The Astros are favored (-170 moneyline odds) when they take on the Tigers (+144). The…

The Toronto Blue Jays are at home and ready to welcome the Houston Astros. The series will be the first of the season between the two teams. They will meet again this summer for one more series in Houston. The Blue Jays dropped the third game of the series with the Red Sox on Wednesday to go half a game behind the Yankees for the top spot in the…

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The Houston Astros will look to complete a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes an Astros-Rays prediction and pick, laid out below. Houston has wrapped up the AL West division with a 98-51 record, including a 9-1…

The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles will begin a four-game series with a Thursday night matchup at Camden Yards in Baltimore. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes an Astros-Orioles prediction and pick, laid out below. Houston is gearing up for the postseason as the regular season winds down with a…

With the Houston Astros harnessing Jeremy Peña power and taking Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, we caught up with Astros TV color analyst Geoff Blum to get his opinion on the series and the possibility of another World Series victory parade in Houston. We also wanted to let him vent his frustration…

The Toronto Blue Jays have yet to lose a series in 2022, but they've got their work cut out for them with a trip to Houston to take on the AL West favourites. The pregame narrative: Toronto faces a pitching mismatch on Friday, sending swingman Ross Stripling to the hill while the Astros counter with future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, who's…

Since a season-worst start on June 27, Mariners rookie right-hander George Kirby has strung together a handful of encouraging starts. Our MLB betting preview is expecting that trend to continue - even against Houston's tough lineup. We have the series finale of this AL West intradivisional series with the Houston Astros hosting the Seattle…

It's not every day that arguably the best young player in Major League Baseball becomes available via trade, but Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto fits the bill. The term "Herschel Walker-type deal" has been thrown around regarding Soto's asking price from Washington, and at 23-years old and under team control until 2025, it's actually quite…

971Los Angeles Angels+1.5(-150)+144 8.0(-115)+130 4.5(+100) 972Houston Astros -1.5(+130) -173 Un 8.0(-105) -150 Un 4.5(-120) When: April 19, 2022, at 8:10 p.m. EST Venue: Minute Maid Park - Houston, TX An American League West rivalry continues Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Angels (6-5, 3-2 away) visit the Houston Astros (6-4, 1-0 home).…

Following their loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, the Kansas City Royals are 14-28 on the season. You read that right: Kansas City's win total is the same amount of games the club is below.500 in 2022. Things aren't going particularly well for a team that expected to improve on 2021's mark of 74-88. That was a 45.7% win rate, and this…

The home run is the most over-inflated stat in the history of baseball. For some reason, the value of hitting a home run means more to many than actually being the better player. Right now, Steven Kwan is sixth in odds to win the AL Rookie of the Year award. Our very own Betsided had Kwan sitting at sixth not that long ago. The top cat is the…

The Houston Astros used a no-hitter to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the World Series last night. The World Series is now tied up at two. We're also guaranteed a Game 6 in Houston. That win from the Astros gave Houston home-field advantage back as well. The Phillies will be playing their final game at home tonight. The Phillies…

The Philadelphia Phillies must win to stay alive as they face the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the World Series. It's time to continue our MLB odds series as we make a Phillies-Astros Game 6 prediction. The Astros defeated the Phillies 3-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, with the teams returning to Houston for Game 6. Now, the Phillies must…

The Houston Astros may not have a general manager after parting ways with James Click a couple of weeks ago, but that doesn't mean they don't have capable people recommending additions to the ownership. Looking to increase their odds to repeat as World Series champions in 2023, the Astros signed first baseman Jose Abreu to a three-year deal worth…

The 2022 Major League Baseball regular season and playoffs have come to a close and that means it's time for the 2022 World Series. Let's dive into the 2022 postseason schedule and the latest MLB playoffs bracket. Bookmark this page for updates on predictions, the schedule and the bracket for the 2022 MLB playoffs. Our projected 2022 MLB postseason…

The Houston Astros eliminated the New York Yankees from the MLB playoffs in 2015, 2017 and 2019. New York will try to avoid falling into a two-game hole against Houston in this year's American League Championship Series when the teams square off in Game 2 on Thursday night. The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the second inning of Game 1 on Wednesday,…

The 2022 World Series is now all tied up after the Houston Astros scored a 5-2 win in Game 2 at home. The series now heads to Philadelphia for the World Series game in the City of Brotherly Love in over a decade. With that said, check out our preview of Game 3 of Astros vs. Phillies 2022 World Series matchup. Where: Citizens Bank Park,…

With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror and March Madness still weeks away, this would normally be the time of year when talk of the upcoming MLB season starts to heat up. Alas, the lockout rages on with no end in sight. But that doesn't mean we can't still look ahead to how the 2022 season might shake out once MLB and the MLBPA put an end…

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…

Dansby Swanson played an integral role in the Atlanta Braves success this past season, meaning his first appearance in the All-Star Game and winning the Gold Glove Award. Coming off a career-best season, the Georgia native might be looking for a new home. Swanson, age 28, enjoyed a contract-year breakout. He posted his highest batting average…

The Astros have stormed back in the World Series with emotional wins during Games 4 and 5. Has the magic run out for the Phillies? Here are our Phillies-Astros same-game parlay picks for Saturday's Game 6. The Astros have turned a deficit into a comfortable advantage through a combined no-hitter and Justin Verlander's first World Series win. With…

For the second time in their history, and the second time in the last five years, the Houston Astros are World Series champions. It feels phenomenal to type that sentence. Despite the fact that they've made six straight American League Championship Series, this stuff still feels new and fun every single postseason. Winning the title at home was a…

Jose Urquidy has struggled heavily to start the season, and some of the peripherals suggest it could be getting even worse. We like a Mets team that mashes righties to rough him up before the Astros' elite bullpen gets involved with our MLB betting picks. The Mets and Astros have been two of the best teams in the MLB to begin the 2022 season as an…

The Astros are -129 favorites giving them an implied win probability of 56.33%. Both teams are high in the World Series odds as Houston is the third choice at+650 and New York the fourth choice at+700 after the co-favored Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees at+450. The Minute Maid Park roof will likely be closed as the high temperature is…

Sportsbooks are giving the Mariners a decent chance to keep their season alive in their first home playoff game in over two decades. But our MLB picks see value in the Astros to seal the deal in Game 3 - with Jeremy Pena putting numbers on the board. The Seattle Mariners get to play their first postseason game at home in 21 years when they host the…

The Philadelphia Phillies will travel to Houston to take on the Houston Astros in the final regular season series for both teams. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Phillies-Astros prediction and pick, laid out below. Philadelphia is clinging to the final NL Wild Card spot, with an 86-73 record that…

The Astros were just overall too much for Philadelphia to handle. As I predicted, they took the series in 6 games and we got to see masterclass performances by this Astros pitching crew. Framber Valdez to lead the way going 2-0 in the World Series with a 1.40 ERA are numbers players would dream to even achieve in the regular season. While Framber…

The Houston Astros ran the American League all season long. Their AL dominance had the majority of people choosing them to reach the World Series, and that is exactly what occurred. In fact, the Astros steamrolled their way through the MLB playoffs en route to the MLB World Series. However, they may finally face some adversity against the red hot…

Xander Bogaerts made perhaps the easiest decision of his career on Monday afternoon, when he officially opted out of his team-friendly contract with the Red Sox to become a free agent for the first time. Bogaerts, 30, has been the most productive offensive shortstop in baseball for the last five years. Since 2018, his.880 OPS is clear and away the…

PHILADELPHIA - The worst loss in Philadelphia professional sports history was the 2011 National League Division Series Game 5 when the Phillies lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, 1-0. But that game would have never been played if the Phillies and Cliff Lee didn't blow a 4-0 lead in Game 2. Toronto's Joe Carter hit a walk-off home run off the…

The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies are now tied at two wins apiece and will play Game 5 at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday. It's time to examine our MLB World Series odds series and make an Astros-Phillies Game 5 prediction and pick for the World Series. History happened on Wednesday as the Astros defeated the Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday…

The reigning American League champions Houston Astros venture to the deserts of Phoenix to open a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks hope to turn around a rough start to the season after their recent bout with the San Diego Padres left the squad with a 1-3 record. On the other side, the Houston Astros are fresh off…

To get you ready for your, we make our picks for Game 3. We'll start with some prop bets and then pick the game. In 210 prop bets, I have a 90-120 record, and made a profit of $511 per $20 pizza-money wager or $2555 per $100 wager. The results have produced a 70% return on investment (ROI) for the 2022 MLB season and playoffs. Citizens Bank Park,…

HOUSTON, Texas - Thanks to claiming the top seed in the American League playoffs, the Houston Astros are well-rested heading into Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday afternoon against the Seattle Mariners. They've had five days off at are good to go. But what we've learned from the wild-card round is that home-field advantage hasn't meant…

First pitch at Citizens Bank Park goes at 8:03 pm ET on Wednesday, November 2. The weather forecast is calling for clear skies with 4 mph wind and a temperature of 68 degrees. The Phillies are given -140 odds to go on to take the World Series in the MLB playoff bracket. Philadelphia outfielder Bryce Harper is the favorite to win the World Series…

CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox hired Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol to replace Hall of Famer Tony La Russa as their manager, a person familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the hiring. ESPN first reported the move. The 52-year-old Grifol will try…

Game 3 of the World Series was postponed yesterday and will now be played tonight. The World Series schedule will change by a day, leaving the next three games in Philadelphia for tonight, tomorrow, and Thursday. Games 6 and 7 would be on Saturday and Sunday nights if necessary. Because of the postponement, the Phillies elected to shuffle up their…

What are the keys to victory in the World Series? Locked On's local experts discuss the edges the Astros and Phillies have ahead of the series. HOUSTON - The World Series stage is set, and it's one team everyone thought would be there, the Houston Astros, and another team that everyone except maybe NL East fans are really excited got there, the…

In terms of regular season records, this is the most one-sided matchup in well over a century. The only previous time with a difference of 19+ games between the participants was all the way back in 1906 - the third ever real "World Series" - when the 116-36 Cubs faced the 93-58 White Sox. However, if there's an good omen for the Phillies, it's that…

By Doug PadillaFor FrontPageBets The hottest team in baseball will meet a hot player in all his superstar glory when the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies butt heads in a World Series that only a computer simulation could have predicted. The Astros' presence comes as no surprise. Their fourth trip to the World Series in six seasons comes…

The Astros are favored in Game 1 of the World Series against the Phillies as Justin Verlander opposes Aaron Nola. The 2022 World Series kicks off Friday Night at Minute Maid Park in Houston as the AL champion Astros host the NL champion Phillies. Likely AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander (1-0, 6.30 postseason ERA) opposes Phillies…

The 2022 World Series kicks off Friday Night at Minute Maid Park in Houston as the AL champion Astros host the NL champion Phillies. Likely AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander (1-0, 6.30 postseason ERA) opposes Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (2-1, 3.12 ERA). The Astros have yet to lose at home this season (4-0) and are undefeated this…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's the tale of the underdogs in the City of Brotherly Love, but would we want it any other way? The Fightins look to win their first World Series Championship since 2008 as they battle with the Houston Astros in the Fall Classic. A new MLB.com 2022 World Series prediction shows "experts" polled by the league site favor the…

The path to the 2022 World Series couldn't have been more different for the powerhouse Houston Astros and upstart Philadelphia Phillies. But the two teams will meet with the championship on the line. The best-of-7 meeting begins with Game 1 on Friday at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Astros were the No. 1 team in the American League when were…

Welcome to the real October. The World Series begins on Friday, October 28 in Houston, where the first two games will be played, then three in Philadelphia, then the final two games (if necessary) back in Houston. The 2022 World Series is set between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies. Both teams had incredible seasons, but had…

Game 2 of the ALDS between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros starts early on Thursday evening! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Astros prediction and pick. Game 1 of this series was as intense as a playoff game can get. The Astros stormed back and took down the Mariners 8-7 after a walk-off 3-run home run from Yordan…

The feel-good story that is the Seattle Mariners will add another chapter when they hit the road to square off with the mighty Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park Tuesday afternoon. The opener of the American League Divisional Series bill will start at 3:37 PM. This should be one of the most exciting MLB matchups of the day. The hosts have been the…

The feel-good story that is the Seattle Mariners will add another chapter when they hit the road to square off with the mighty Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park Tuesday afternoon. The opener of the American League Divisional Series bill will start at 3:37 p.m. The hosts have been the ones to have better success in the clubs' season set, winning a…

After playing in the World Series three times in the last five years, the Houston Astros World Series odds once again make them one of the teams to watch in October. The current odds to win the 2022 World Series list the Astros as having the second-shortest odds, behind only the Dodgers. But will the Astros' World Series odds be enough to win…