#Justin Turner

Of all professional sports, none will offer more games for betting annually than Major League Baseball. Every season, the Boston Red Sox play 162 games, minimum. That's 162 times to have your heart broken. Or, 162 times to possibly rejoice, and 162 times to cash in. In this primer, we'll examine the unique strategies for betting on baseball for…

We are less than two weeks into the 2023 calendar year, but we've got bold predictions of a litany of things that will go down in Major League Baseball over the course of the next 11.5 months. Most of our predictions are about things that will happen during the 2023 MLB season, of course. A breakout rookie. An unlikely MVP. A surprise AL West…

One thing Yankees fans know about Gary Sánchez: even in his darkest times, with the highest number of balls bouncing behind him, the slugger still struck fear in the hearts of the Boston Red Sox. As Sánchez sits on the shelf for an excruciatingly long time this offseason - his first shot at free agency - it feels as if he'll either end up on a team…

I can't decide what's more bewildering: That the Red Sox really feel like they did something on Wednesday morning, or that so many of the rest of us don't. The clearest emotion to find is joy for Rafael Devers, his evolution from a 16-year-old Dominican free agent to the unquestioned face of the franchise complete in a shade less than a decade.…

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost one of their dyed-in-the-wool stalwarts a few weeks back when Justin Turner followed Kiké Hernández's breadcrumbs and defected to the Boston Red Sox, ending this stage of his relationship with the organization. But don't give up hope about an eventual reunion, as Chris Taylor helpfully informed the fan base in a podcast…

The Dodgers designated Trevor Bauer for assignment and will have a week to trade him before he can be officially released. Jeff talks about the decision, what it means, and responds to Ken Rosenthal's opinion on how the Dodgers handled the situation. Lastly, Justin Turner officially signed with the Red Sox which led to the official tributes on…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will meet in the rubber match of this three-game series at Petco Park on Sunday. It's time to continue our MLB Odds series with a Dodgers-Padres prediction and pick. The Padres defeated the Dodgers 3-2 in a 10-inning walk-off win. The Padres led 1-0 heading into the third inning when Jake…

Believe it or not, Red Sox spring training opens in just about five weeks. The roster is not complete quite yet, but the large majority of the 2023 team has already been put together, and it looks quite different than the group that last took the field at Fenway Park in early October. Boston's chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom entered the winter…

After a decade of unprecedented regular-season dominance, but all too familiar playoff disappointment that continued Saturday night with their elimination in the National League Division Series, the Dodgers find themselves in a familiar place entering this offseason. Trying to sustain the success that included winning a franchise-record 111 games…

With the 2022 MLB All-Star festivities in the books, it's time for a quick round of bold predictions before the second half of the season gets underway on Thursday. What follows are 10 bold predictions for the remainder of the 2022 season, focusing mostly on individual players rather than teams since there will be plenty of postseason predictions…

The Boston Red Sox and star third baseman Rafael Devers are finalizing an 11-year, $331 million contract, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan and Joon Lee. Devers and the BoSox agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million deal for the 2023 campaign on Tuesday to avoid arbitration. Per ESPN, Devers' 11-year deal will go into effect this year and run through the…

I can't be the only person whose pulse spiked seeing the words "Rafael Devers" and "agreement" on their phone Tuesday until realizing it was just for a $17.5-million deal covering his last year before free agency. No matter. Good news is good news, and avoiding even the suggestion of arbitration with The Last Red Sox Superstar qualifies as…

Taking a look at three areas where the team may look to upgrade their roster heading into the 2023 season. The Diamondbacks have been busy churning their roster this off-season. Needing to address key needs such as adding a right-handed bat to add more balance to a roster that had gotten too left-handed, improving a bullpen that was arguably the…

Trey Mancini has had colon cancer, left a city in which his connection to the fanbase was undeniable, headed south to Houston and won a World Series, so it is safe to say the free-agency process and a potential move north to Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs will not rattle the outfielder. The report on the veteran is just one at the forefront of…

To much fanfare, MLB teams tossed aside their actuarial tables to spend huge sums on free-agent players who will age far out of their prime. Carlos Correa, pending his $315 million for 12 years with the Mets, will become the 16th free agent this winter to sign a contract that pays through at least age 36. Teams spent $896 million on 41 player…

Wednesday was an offday for American League Division Series action, so we only had the National League to watch. Both NLDS games at least made for compelling TV, and even better, both guaranteed at least one more playoff game in each series. The Dodgers and Phillies each had a chance to move up 2-0, but instead, the two NLDS sets are knotted up as…

The Boston Red Sox have made some moves this offseason, but not all of them went over well with the fans. This free agency period has given us a good idea of top prospect Marcelo Mayer's timeline to the Major Leagues. Let me explain. Some were upset that the Red Sox didn't bring in any big free agents. Most were upset that they failed to bring back…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks will square off in a doubleheader matchup on Tuesday in Los Angeles. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Dodgers-Diamondbacks prediction and pick, laid out below. Los Angeles was the first team to 100 wins, with a 102-44 record to secure the NL West…

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…

Now getting the run support he needs, Julio Urias has racked up wins in eight straight starts. Behind another gem in a pitcher-friendly park, our MLB betting picks are expecting the Dodgers to cruise vs. the reeling San Franciso Giants. The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't have to make many moves at the deadline because this is the best team in…

The Dodgers are currently a -135 moneyline favorite, in a game with a total of 7.5. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45pm ET at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA, with clear skies and 71-degree game-time temperatures in the forecast. LA, a top-two contender in the World Series odds, will give the ball to Andrew Heaney. The former Yankee has made just…

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The 2022 MLB season will undoubtedly be the season of Aaron Judge. Not only is the towering Yankees outfielder the frontrunner for AL MVP and leader on the current best team in baseball, but he's also already the focal point of the offseason rumor mill. Just as the season was beginning in April, Aaron Judge turned down a seven-year deal worth…

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers 8/7/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers will battle in Game 3 of their series installment at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday evening. San Diego recently lost its third game in a row and its 2nd straight loss to the Dodgers to a score of 3-8 yesterday.…

Article courtesy OddsShark ( @OddsShark) The Washington Nationals advanced to a National League Division Series for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after edging the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Tuesday's Wild Card Game. The Nationals closed as home favorites against the Brewers at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com but find themselves listed…

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers are deadlocked at one win apiece so far in this crucial NL West series. With two games remaining, it's time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Giants-Dodgers prediction and pick. San Francisco currently stands at 59-35 and is 21-17 when marked as underdogs. If you put $100 on every single…

Here's what you need to know about the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series, which begins Saturday: (All times PDT; all games televised on TBS) Game 1: Saturday, 5 p.m. at Truist Park Game 2: Sunday, 4:30 p.m. at Truist Park Game 3: Tuesday, TBD at Dodger Stadium Game 4: Wednesday, TBD at Dodger…

The Dodgers and Padres enter Friday tied 1-1 in their NL Divisional Series. Los Angeles will start Tony Gonsolin for the pivotal Game 3, while San Diego counters with Blake Snell. Gonsolin went an insane 16-1 this season with a 2.14 ERA. He was particularly tough late in the year, allowing just three runs in his last five outings (25 ²/₃ innings).…

Josh Hader first went two innings in his third appearance as a rookie in 2017. He went three innings three weeks later. By the time he was beginning to save games for the Brewers the following April, one-plus was a staple for the lanky left-hander. One-plus. Two. Two-plus. Even three a few times, including twice in the 2018 NLCS against the…

After waiting until a month after the World Series for the winter meetings to get the ball rolling, Major League Baseball's free-agent spending spree has been something of a runaway freight train. There have already been 30 free agents who signed contracts with an average salary of at least $10 million. And, no, we're not just talking about the New…

The initial ZiPS projections for the 2023 season predict the Los Angeles Dodgers will finish atop the National League west with a 91-71 record, but fall behind the Atlanta Braves for the No. 1 seed in Major League Baseball. The analytical model takes into account player projections and playing time, then generates a million versions of each team…

The Los Angeles Dodgers will conclude a four-game series with the Miami Marlins on Monday afternoon in South Florida. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Marlins prediction and pick. The Dodgers defeated the Marlins 8-1 on Sunday. Now, they will attempt to win the four-game series. Things started great when Mookie Betts drove a…

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…

SAN DIEGO -- It has been three years since executives, agents and the media gathered in one hotel for the annual MLB Winter Meetings, but the Texas Rangers weren't going to wait for everyone to arrive to get the fireworks started. A year after locking up Corey Seager and Marcus Semien for half a billion dollars, the Rangers gave Jacob deGrom a…

From 2013 through 2020, the National League West belonged to the Dodgers. Sure, there were scares -- they even had to play a Game 163 once -- but they took the crown every single time. It's easy to forget that last season the Giants actually won the division, despite the Dodgers winning 106 games. Right now, the Dodgers are again toward the top,…

The Chicago White Sox (25-27) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (35-19) in the first matchup of their three-game series starting on Tuesday night in a MLB on TBS matchup. Despite being on a two-game slide, the Dodgers are still one of the top teams in the majors. They have the third-best record in the MLB. On the other side, the White Sox have won two…

The Los Angeles Dodgers were derailed by the Atlanta Braves last year in their quest for a second straight World Series title, losing to the eventual world champions in the National League Championship Series. Los Angeles exacted a bit of revenge on Monday, posting a 7-4 triumph in the opener of their three-game series. The Dodgers (8-2) attempt to…

There are so many unknowns when it comes to the 2023 Rockies. Who will make up the rotation and can it improve? How can the Rockies hit more homers? Who will play center field? How can the bullpen be more effective? Who will be on the 2023 roster? Who will the hitting coach be? It's overwhelming and we've got all offseason to analyze and fantasize.…

Baseball season has finally arrived. After an unordinary and shortened season in 2020 due to Covid-19, the MLB will return to a more familiar form (fingers crossed) in 2021. With the 2021 MLB Opening Day here, let's take a look at some of the odds, including the World Series odds favorites. It should come as no surprise that the odds on favorite to…

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to avoid elimination against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the 2020 World Series on Tuesday night. Los Angeles took a 3-2 series lead with a 6-4 victory on Sunday, and the Dodgers have the chance to win the championship with a win on Tuesday. Los Angeles will begin the night with Tony Gonsolin on the mound, with…

The World Series is set to begin, and now the experts' picks are in. The 2020 Fall Classic between the Dodgers and Rays starts Tuesday with Game 1 at 8 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington (watch on FOX). It's a clash of the top team of each league -- the Dodgers were the No. 1 playoff seed in the National League and the Rays were the No. 1 in…

The San Francisco Giants will look to continue their recent dominance over the Los Angeles Dodgers and regain sole possession of the National League West Division lead when the rivals meet for the last time during the regular season on Sunday Night Baseball. The teams have split 18 games this season, but the Giants have won nine of the last 14…

The Dodgers had four players finish with MVP votes, including Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts finishing fourth and fifth, respectively. The big Cody Bellinger decision is coming on Friday so Jeff and Vince give their thoughts and predictions on what the Dodgers will do. Lastly, Justin Turner was on AM 570 talking about the chances of returning to…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies will face each other in the second game of the 2022 season at Coors Field in Denver. Tony Gonsolin will toe the slab for the Dodgers and he will oppose Germán Márquez. In 2021, Gonsolin pitched 15 games in the majors (13 starters) with a record of 4-1, an ERA of 3.23, and an ERA+ of 127. He had some very…

The Dodgers got the best of the Giants in their first meeting of the season on Tuesday. We like Los Angeles to win again at home tonight against one of its former pitchers. Read more in our Giants vs. Dodgers betting picks. The Los Angeles Dodgers moved to 15-7 with their 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Dave Roberts' team will now…

Blake Treinen underwent shoulder surgery on Friday and likely will be out the entire 2023 season. What does this mean for the Dodgers bullpen? Some notable names elected free agency in the minor leagues. A quick note on Justin Turner and the Dodgers in 2023. Lastly, what are the Dodgers' options if they decide to non-tender Cody Bellinger this…

Embrace the chaos of the 2022 MLB postseason. Enjoy the upsets, the unlikely heroes, and seeing 100-win teams going down in a October inferno. Your attitude on this topic probably depends on your personal rooting interests. So I wouldn't expect much cherish-the-postseason sentiment from fans of the Dodgers, Braves, Mets and Cardinals. Their teams…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will finish their weekend series on Sunday afternoon in San Diego. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Dodgers-Padres prediction and pick, laid out below. The rest of the regular season is merely a formality for Los Angeles, as the team owns baseball's best…

The Arizona Diamondbacks (14-21) and Los Angeles Dodgers (26-10) open a three-game series Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Diamondbacks-Dodgers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. LHP Alex Young vs. LHP Julio Urias Young: 1-1, 4.70 ERA, 24 K, 23 IP, 10 games (3 starts) Dodgers…

The Houston Astros (22-23) play the Los Angeles Dodgers (32-13) Saturday in the first of a two-game series at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is at 8:07 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Astros-Dodgers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. LHP Framber Valdez vs. LHP Julio Urias Valdez: 3-3 with a 3.61 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9…