#Jose Ramirez

The Red Sox host the Guardians for an AL battle! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Red Sox prediction and pick. The Cleveland Guardians are coming off of a series split against the Chicago White Sox but lost the series' final two games. They will look to get back on track against a struggling Red Sox team. They lost Game 1…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Carlos Baerga always had time for reporters when he played for the Indians. Now he's become one. Baerga, who spent 14 years in the big leagues, hosts a popular podcast in Puerto Rico called "I Love Sports with Carlos Baerga and Friends." During the winter meetings in December, Baerga was first with the news that Cy Young winner…

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I write this piece every year, but I never could have predicted what happened in 2021. Usually, "bold predictions" come up short because they're too bold. For instance, last year I picked Austin Slater to hit more homers than in his previous four seasons combined (he came close, missing by two!) and Duane Kuiper projected double-digit homers for…

In a critical AL Central matchup with the division crown on the line, the Minnesota Twins will attempt to give it one last gasp as they take on the first-place Cleveland Guardians in game two of Saturday's doubleheader. With that being said, it is time to check out our MLB odds series, where our Twins-Guardians prediction and pick will come…

Cleveland Guardians vs Texas Rangers 9/24/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Cleveland Guardians will play game two against the Texas Rangers at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 7:05 PM (EDT). The Guardians are in first place in the AL Central standings with a record of 83-67. The team won the three-game…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Jose Ramirez said he wanted to spend his entire career with the Guardians. Owner Paul Dolan granted him that wish by giving the switch-hitter a seven-year, $141 million contract extension. Ramirez is happy about that, but what about the Guardians' fans? Right now this team is a one-man show. It's all Jose all the time. This isn't…

A story that's made for a Hollywood ending, Mets slugger Pete Alonso is making his way to the West Coast to try and lock down an unprecedented third Home Run Derby trophy in a row. The "Polar Bear" mashed a total of 74 home runs en route to his second Dinger King crown, tying him with a number of players to have won multiple Derbies. Only one…

The Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins will play on Saturday at Target Field, at 7:15 PM ET, with Jose Ramirez and Luis Arraez among those expected to step up at the plate. The Guardians are 11th in MLB with a.251 batting average. The Twins average the 20th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.4) in the league this season. Before watching this…

End of year is always a good time to look back, examining top movies or top TV series of the past 12 months. On the sports betting front, what were some of the top betting trends in 2022? According to - and this isn't a surprise - in Ontario the most bet teams in the province's newly regulated market were the Toronto Blue Jays and the Buffalo…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Terry Francona called Andres Gimenez "dangerous" after Tuesday's game against San Diego was postponed and rescheduled as a traditional doubleheader Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. at Progressive Field. Dangerous is a good adjective for someone who gets paid to hit a baseball. Gimenez did a lot of that on the just completed 10-game trip.…

This column will bring you the quick-hitting stats, tidbits and factors you need to know to evaluate today's landscape of MLB games. No narratives, no fluff, no editorializing; just the cold, hard data to help you plan out your bets. Projections and Bets Stats courtesy of THE BAT X and EV Analytics. TODAY'S RANKINGS ROUND-UP Today's Best Starting…

Jose Ramirez is MLB.com's early favorite to win American League MVP next season. As most of the high-impact free agents have signed with their new teams and organizations begin to set their focus on 2023 Spring Training, we can finally start to make predictions and guesses on how players will perform next season. One player that is expected to have…

Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams was one of three Southern California players selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday. Offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees and defensive end Tuli Tuipulotu joined their quarterback to give USC more players on the first team than any other school. The AP All-America team is presented by…

The Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians are set to collide for Game 2 of a four-game series, which will be the second Apple TV game on Friday. Entering action on Thursday, both of these clubs occupy playoff positions in the American League, and there's a lot to like about the prospects of this matchup. Pitching has the potential to be the…

The Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners will begin a four-game series in Seattle on Thursday afternoon. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Guardians-Mariners prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Cleveland Guardians are in first place in the AL Central, a spot they have become…

The only way the Cleveland Guardians (73-65, 33-30 home) are making the playoffs this season is if they win the AL Central. Cleveland took another big step towards accomplishing that goal, by sweeping the Minnesota Twins over the weekend. The Guardians begin a new week on Monday with a 2.5-game lead atop the division, and will look to pad that…

DETROIT -- Here are the lineups for Sunday's game between the Guardians and Tigers. Where: Comerica Park, 1:40 p.m. Radio/TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM and WMMS will carry the game. Teams: Guardians (19-23) vs. Tigers (16-29). Starting pitchers: RHP Triston McKenzie (3-3, 2.70) vs. RHP Elvin Rodriguez (0-0, 9.39) GUARDIANS CF Myles Straw. SS…

The Kansas City Royals (63-93) will begin a 6-game series with the Cleveland Guardians (88-68) on Friday at Progressive Field at 7:10 p.m. ET. Yesterday's game between the Rays and the Guardians ended in a 2-1 victory for the Guardians. Their offensive leader was Oscar Gonzalez, who finished 1-for-4 with an RBI. Enyel De Los Santos earned the…

With MLB free agency winding down, the league is beginning to take shape. Some teams have drastically improved their chances of competing in 2023 based on swift offseason moves. The New York Mets just pulled off a stunner to land Carlos Correa after the shortstop had previously agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Other teams such as the…

If I'm not mistaken, this is my first college football article for AthlonSports.com. I don't mean to go all Troy McClure on you, but you might know me from my NFL work here on Athlon. The point is, this is not my first time giving you a gambling article. So, the lines are out for the college football bowl season. They certainly might shift between…

Coming off their first series loss, the Toronto Blue Jays look to right the ship against a Cleveland Guardians team with an unimpressive roster outside of MVP candidate Jose Ramirez. The pregame narrative: The Blue Jays turn to Opening Day starter Jose Berrios to get the four-game series started on a positive note, while the Guardians counter with…

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and there are 43 college football bowls to wager on. VSiN is here to help bettors sort through them all and find the value. Be sure to check out our College Football Bowl Betting Guide, our homepage for individual bowl previews and our running best bets file. This is the preview for the Famous Idaho Potato…

We're a third of the way through the 2022 MLB regular season, and offense has slowly but steadily improved league-wide just in time for summer. We have a decent sample size of games and data with which to work, so now seems like a good time to analyze the futures betting odds for AL pennant, NL pennant, and World Series winners. Let's dive right…

Let's get it out of the way early. I did not enjoy a stellar leadup to the All-Star Break. At the beginning of July, we won seven in a row and I felt that losing was impossible. Following that came the most average streak of all time, as it seemed I went 1-1 every day. I complained about being average, and then we were hit in the mouth with…

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Zach Plesac and the Cleveland Guardians look to snap a five-game losing skid as they take on Shohei Ohtani and the Angels. Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 9:38 p.m. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians Radio Network. Teams: Guardians (7-10) vs. Angels (11-7). Starting pitchers: RHP…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Here is a preview of the three-game series between the Guardians and Orioles. Where: Camden Yards, Friday through Sunday. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM and WMMS will carry the series. Pitching matchups and starting times: RHP Shane Bieber (2-3, 3.19) vs. LHP Bruce Zimmerman (2-3, 4.53) Friday at 7:05 p.m.; RHP Triston…

Sporting News' 2022 All-American team features four players from the reigning national champions. Georgia leads all schools with three first-team selections - led by defensive tackle Jalen Carter - and four total selections across our two teams. USC also had four total selections - with Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams leading two first-team…

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…

Before diving into the MLB games today, it's always important to examine the MLB standings and latest MLB power rankings to get a picture for how things are shaking out during the 2022 season. We're now in the final days of the 2022 MLB season, providing us with a great look at the best teams in MLB and those with plenty to regret after an…

Texas Rangers (25-28) vs. Cleveland Guardians (24-25) June 7, 2022 6:40 pm EDT The Line: Cleveland Guardians / Texas Rangers; Over/Under: - (Click here for latest betting odds) The Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians meet Tuesday in a MLB doubleheader at Progressive Field. The Texas Rangers need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The…

Houston ace Justin Verlander is defying all the odds coming off Tommy John surgery, and in a great matchup against Cleveland tonight, expect another gem. Our MLB betting picks for the Astros vs. Guardians breaks it all down. The Houston Astros avoided a sweep earlier in the week in the final game of their series with the Red Sox, moving their…

Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels 4/26/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Cleveland Guardians and the Los Angeles Angels will play game two at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 9:38 PM ET. The Guardians are in second place in the AL Central standings with a record of 7-9. The Guardians are entering this match with…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Maybe the Guardians starting pitchers and offense are finally reading from the same book. The offense didn't exactly splurge, but it did supply Cal Quantrill with enough runs to pitch the Guardians to a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader at Progressive Field. The Guardians have won seven of…

Despite the hot stretch, the Guardians remain a longshot in the AL Divisional odds behind Minnesota and the White Sox. 24-year-old Triston McKenzie will get the ball on Thursday, looking to continue his solid season. McKenzie has allowed three runs or less in nine of 11 outings, lasting at least 6 innings in seven straight starts. Enemy hitters are…

The Eastern Michigan Eagles will travel to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes in a Wednesday night MACtion college football matchup in Ohio. Let's continue our college football odds series and make our Eastern Michigan-Kent State prediction and pick. Eastern Michigan has gone 6-4 this season, including a 3-3 record in MAC play. The Eagles won…

WagerTalk MLB handicapper Andy Lang offers his analysis of Friday night's Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians clash in the AL Central. Aaron Civale will be looking to right the ship for Cleveland, while the 25 year-old righty Brady Singer toes the rubber for Kansas City. Interested in joining WagerTalk at the Westgate's SuperContest Weekend…

The Cleveland Guardians head north of the border to take on the Toronto Blue Jays as the teams start a three-game series at Rogers Centre. Let's continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Blue Jays prediction and pick. The Guardians are coming off a sweep of the Detroit Tigers. Moreover, Cleveland has gone 7-3 over 10 games. The Guardians are…

The Cleveland Indians (3-3) will look to Franmil Reyes, who is coming off of a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Detroit Tigers (3-4) on Saturday at 6:10 PM ET. Reyes and the Indians are -180 favorites for the contest, according to bookmakers. Aaron Civale starts for Cleveland while Detroit will counter with Tarik Skubal. The…

2022 has been a season of historic achievements for the Eastern Michigan University football team. Through a display of grit, hope, and determination, the Eagles will hear their name called during the NCAA bowl game selections. Having only finished with two wins in the 2020 season, the Eagles have rejuvenated their presence in the MAC for the 2022…

The Cleveland Indians (38-29) and Pittsburgh Pirates (24-44) play the second game of a three-game interleague set Saturday with a 4:05 p.m. ET first pitch at PNC Park. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Indians vs. Pirates odds with MLB picks and predictions. RHP Cal Quantrill is the projected starting pitcher for the Indians. He is…

Seeking their 26th win, the Cleveland Indians (25-20) are favorites (-139) on the moneyline when they take on the Detroit Tigers (18-29) on Tuesday at 7:10 PM ET, live on BSDET. Aaron Civale starts for Cleveland while Detroit will counter with Tarik Skubal. The betting insights and predictions in this article reflect betting data from DraftKings as…

The ALDS-bound New York Yankees await an answer to a simple question: Cleveland or Tampa Bay? It's not just another tale of two cities, each with their respective teams. The Guardians and the Rays each have storied rivalries with the Yankees and are each fighting to advance in the playoffs. Their best-of-three AL Wild Card series kicks off Friday…

The young, upstart Cleveland Guardians defied all odds and made it to the MLB American League Division Series against the veteran New York Yankees. The Yankees defeated Cleveland in the deciding Game 5, October 18, at Yankee Stadium. Scoring three runs in the first inning on a three-run homer by Giancarlo Stanton, the Guardians could never catch…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Here are the lineups for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader between the Blue Jays and Guardians. Where: Progressive Field, Saturday 2:10 p.m. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM and WMMS will carry the game. Teams: Blue Jays (16-11) vs. Guardians (12-13). Starting pitchers: RHP Kevin Gausman (2-1, 2.27) vs. RHP Shane…

DETROIT -- Here are the lineups for Saturdy's game between the Guardians and Tigers. Where: Comerica Park, 4:10 p.m. Radio/TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM and WMMS will carry the game. Teams: Guardians (18-23) vs. Tigers (16-28). Starting pitchers: RHP Shane Bieber (1-3, 3.55) vs. RHP Alex Faedo (1-1, 3.00) GUARDIANS CF Myles Straw. LF Steven…

The 2021 season will be the last one that the Indians play under the name that they've carried since 1915. It might also end their eight-year streak of winning seasons under manager Terry Francona and their run as a serious postseason contender in the American League. Over the last five years, the Indians have made the postseason four times,…

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NEW YORK -- Here are the lineups for the Guardians and Yankees game on Saturday. Where: Yankee Stadium: 1:05 p.m. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM, WMMS will carry the game. Teams: Guardians (7-6) vs. Yankees (8-6). Starting pitchers: RHP Cal Quantrill (1-0, 3.72) vs. LHP Nestor Cortes (0-0, 0.00). INDIANS CF Myles Straw. LF Steven Kwan. 3B…

After rain forced the game to be postponed on Monday, the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians will finally hold Game 5 of their ALDS matchup on Tuesday in a winner-take-all matchup in the 2022 MLB playoffs. After the postponement, the Guardians initially listed their expected starter as TBD but Terry Francona made it official that he'd be…