#Los Angeles Dodgers

The San Diego Padres host the Milwaukee Brewers for the third game of a 3-game series! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Brewers-Padres prediction and pick. The Brewers evened the series yesterday after a huge home run in the 6th inning from Tyrone Taylor to essentially seal the victory. Corbin Burnes earned the win, but that was not…

ST. LOUIS - Tis the season for excessive social media scrolling, baseball fans. The clock is winding down on the MLB trade deadline. It's that time of the year when the St. Louis Cardinals usually find themselves busy making moves, though the chances of pulling off a blockbuster vary each season. Occasionally, the Cardinals will pull the trigger…

The New York Yankees, led by right fielder Aaron Judge, face the Oakland Athletics in a regular season game on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 (6/28/22) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. Local fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirectTV Stream -- YES Network for fans in New York, NBC Sports California for fans in Oakland. Fans in…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still in a position to compete despite their quiet offseason. But they could drastically increase their World Series odds by pulling the trigger on a high-profile trade. The MLB trade market has moved fairy slow for the most part with the exception of a few deals. With that being said, could the Dodgers stun the MLB…

Plenty of Boston Red Sox fans are just moving on from their grief over the franchise trading away superstar Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. Well, all of those fun feelings are resurfacing on Thursday because the Red Sox are back at it again. Not only is Boston in the midst of an embarrassingly bad offseason, but the club just took…

The Chicago Cubs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs Dodgers prediction and pick. Mark Leiter Jr. gets the ball for the Cubs, while Tony Gonsolin takes the mound for the Dodgers. Mark Leiter Jr. has a 4.85 ERA. He has pitched only 29 2/3 innings this season, so it's not as though he has built a substantial…

The weekend is finally here, which means the scheduled baseball slate this Saturday is filled with highly anticipated matchups from all around the league. With more oxygen and plenty of sun to account for out on the West Coast, the Detroit Tigers will continue their road trip in balmy Los Angeles as they square off with the Dodgers at Dodger…

National League West rivals will square off in the first of three games at Chase Field on Tuesday when the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers (79-32) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (63-48) as small road favorites on the MLB lines at the sportsbooks. The Diamondbacks enter the series opener 16 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and a…

The Los Angeles Dodgers were busy during the 2022 MLB trade deadline as they made five deals and explored numerous other possibilities. However, they fell short of acquiring Juan Soto despite some growing optimism for a deal. The Washington Nationals ultimately sent Soto and Josh Bell to the San Diego Padres for a package of Major League talent and…

The Astros haven't even held their World Series parade in Houston yet, but 29 other MLB teams are already focused on the 2023 Fall Classic. Houston won its second title in six years by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The team is among the contenders to win it all next season, but another powerhouse organization is pinned as the…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still looking to shed a few million (especially after acquiring Miguel Rojas) so they can have a comfortable cushion under the first luxury tax threshold in the event they need to make an addition or two at the trade deadline. All of their strategic, financially-conscious decision making over the last few months has…

Joc Pederson has enjoyed a successful MLB career, considering he was drafted in the 11th round of the 2010 MLB Draft. Since then, the slugging outfielder has won two World Series titles, while also receiving two selections to the All-Star team. "Mickey Mantle has the most home runs in WS history with 18. Here are the top 5 active players in HRs in…

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…

After an absolute beatdown occurring within the thin air of the Mile High City, the Los Angeles Dodgers will seek another repeat of their performance from yesterday when they take on the Colorado Rockies for the second consecutive night. Let us take a closer look at our MLB odds series, where our Dodgers-Rockies prediction and pick will be…

Carlos Rodon has a tough assignment tonight, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fearsome lineup, but we think he's up to the task of surpassing his strikeouts prop of 6.5. He's one of our three favorite prop plays on a light MLB schedule. Baseball is back with a short slate to kick off the second half of the season on Thursday. With only six…

The Major League Baseball season looms just over the horizon and new hopes are placed in teams around major league baseball. The Houston Astros lifted the Commissioner's Trophy at the end oflast season, winning in six against a stubbornly difficult Philadelphia Phillies. As the dust settles on the biggest of the off-season trade deals, all eyes…

For all the talk about how division races supposedly don't matter as much as they used to -- and I can think of a couple No. 1 and No. 2 seeds who would very much disagree with you -- it still means something to be able to call yourself a champion. I guarantee you there are Guardians fans who have 2022 AL Central champs shirts. It might not be the…

Los Angeles Dodgers celebrations for home runs and hits have varied over the years, and this season has seen two different iterations thanks in large part to Hanser Alberto and Trea Turner taking on the lead. After a win in May, Alberto explained the shaka sign - or "hang loose" hand motion - stemmed from his time in the Dominican Winter…

First shortstop Carlos Correa was going to leave the Minnesota Twins to sign a 13-year, $350 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. But concerns over Correa's earlier ankle injury prompted the Giants to back out of the deal after setting up the news conference to announce it. Awkward! That prompted billionaire fanboy Steve Cohen to swoop…

The MLB just had its best year of all time. In terms of revenue, no other year in baseball history has been better. While there are complaints about the state of the game, money talks and the league made quite a lot of it in 2022. "Major League Baseball hit a home run financially in 2022, propelling itself to a new record for revenues. After two…

The MLB betting action goes on Monday, May 9, 2022, with 11 games around the leagues, so we are taking a closer look at the National League showdown from Petco Park in San Diego to get you the best Cubs vs. Padres betting pick and odds. The Cubs and Padres lock horns for the first time in 2022, opening a three-game set in California. San Diego is…

Baseball America released their top 10 Los Angeles Dodgers prospect list for the 2023 season, which is headlined by Diego Cartaya for a second consecutive year. Following Cartaya on the list is Bobby Miller as the No. 2 ranked Dodgers prospect, then Miguel Vargas, Michael Busch, Ryan Pepiot, Gavin Stone, Andy Pages, Dalton Rushing, Nick Nastrini…

In the past 10 years, the Dodgers have made it to the World Series three different times, but fell short of bringing home the trophy. This 2023 season could very well be the year for Los Angeles to win it all. Dodger fans sure think so, and so does MLB analyst Will Leitch. MLB.com put out an article predicting the next 10 World Series winners, and…

Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins agreed to terms on a 6-year, $200 million dollar deal on Tuesday. The news comes after Correa previously agreed to terms on long-term contracts with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets. However, both of those deals ultimately fell apart due to health concerns. But one team that is a major winner from the…

On its own, the Toronto Blue Jays signing a 34-year-old infielder to a one-year deal is not the kind of thing that will cause fans to wonder what brand of ski googles the players will wear in their Champagne-soaked clubhouse. Brandon Belt? Nice hitter, when healthy. Strong beard. Excellent name with many headline-pun possibilities. But also a guy…

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been around for over a century, and over that time, they've managed to win their fair share of World Series (7, to be precise). But in recent years, the team has fallen on hard times. They have made the playoffs three times since 2017 but only won the title in 2020. The Dodgers are hoping for their 8th win this year…

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…

It isn't a secret. Not after more than three decades of building major-league rosters. When it comes to pitching, Dave Dombrowski has a type. "I've always believed in power arms," he said two years ago after getting hired to head up the Phillies' baseball operations. "That's something I grew up with in the White Sox organization. We had a lot of…

The New York Mets (65-38, 1st in NL East) finish their six game road trip with a series against the Washington Nationals (36-69, last in NL East) that concludes on Wednesday afternoon at Nationals Park. New York's season-high seven game win streak came to an end on Tuesday as it lost 5-1 to the Nationals. Despite the loss, Jacob deGrom was…

Sports gambling is a dangerous game - but damn, it feels good when you pick a winner. Nobody is experiencing that thrilling dopamine rush more than Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, who just won USD$75 million (AU$115 million) betting on his beloved Astros. According to multiple reports, it's believed to be the largest payout in sports betting…

Don Mattingly recently added " Toronto Blue Jays bench coach" to his resume. And he's continuing to expand the list. BUY MLB TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports: The Nashville Stars, the favorites to land MLB's next expansion franchise, bring in another baseball legend: former MVP and…

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 San Francisco Giants will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. It's time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Giants-Pirates prediction and pick. These teams have had vastly different seasons so far. The Giants have been hanging around in the NL West with a 35-27 record, a mark that has them 4.5 games outside of first place.…

The Houston Astros boasted one of the best and deepest rotations in baseball last season. It was a very big reason they were able to overcome the Philadelphia Phillies and win the World Series. Now, they've lost Justin Verlander, arguably the best pitcher in baseball and the reigning AL Cy Young award winner. That depth, as well as the true talent…

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…

The Astros haven't even held their World Series parade in Houston yet, but 29 other MLB teams are already focused on the 2023 Fall Classic. Houston won its second title in six years by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The team is among the contenders to win it all next season, but another powerhouse organization is pinned as the…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies will begin their four-game series with a Thursday night matchup at Coors Field. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Dodgers-Rockies prediction and pick we have laid out below. Los Angeles now owns baseball's best record with the Yankees' current…

The New York Yankees already made a splash in free agency by poaching an All-Star from the San Francisco Giants (in more ways than one). Now, they've continued their offseason by signing a front office executive who won multiple World Series titles with the Giants. Brian Sabean, who worked with New York in 1980s and 1990s, recently re-joined the…

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres will meet for an Independence Day showdown at Petco Park on Monday afternoon. It's time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Mariners-Padres prediction and pick. The Mariners took three of four games from the Oakland Athletics at home. Also, the Mariners are 10-3 over their previous 13 games as they…

Cody Bellinger scored the winning run on Mookie Betts' infield single with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Dodgers starter Mitch White and three relievers combined to allow only one hit - a single by Brendan Rodgers in the…

With the 2021 postseason around the corner, the MLB playoff picture is starting to take shape. Which team has the best odds to win this year's World Series? USA Today Sports With around a month left in MLB's 2021 regular season, teams are making a push for the playoffs. And the Boston Red Sox are one of them. Right now, the Red Sox are sitting 2.5…

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be at home to face the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. The Diamondbacks lost 4-3 on Sunday to the Washington Nationals, bringing their record to 42-53 on the year. The Giants are now 48-47 on the season following their defeat versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Arizona has struggled at home this season, with an…

With the All-Star break in the rearview, the 2022 MLB season is about to kick into high gear. The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and this year's deadline could see one of the game's best players get moved in Juan Soto. Once the deadline passes, the race for the playoffs will be on with just over two months of the regular season…

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Brewers Dodgers prediction and pick. Eric Lauer goes to the bump for the Brewers, while Julio Urias will start for the Dodgers. Eric Lauer has a 3.58 ERA, but what is more important than that fact is that he pitched a very strong game against these same…

Two squads on opposite sides of the country go head-to-head as the San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies clash on the diamond for game two of the series on Tuesday evening. It is time to check out our MLB odds series, where our Giants-Phillies prediction and pick will be revealed! After dropping a pair and playing lackluster for the…

The underdog San Diego Padres stormed out of the gates with major power Friday night, thumping the New York Mets with four home runs in an offensive barrage against Mets co-ace Max Scherzer. Now the Mets' backs are against the proverbial wall, as another Padres win would send the Mets home early for the winter. Game 2 of the Wild Card Series takes…

MLB odds series for our Padres Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Yu Darvish takes the bump for the Padres, while Ryne Nelson goes to the hill for the Diamondbacks. Yu Darvish is pitching like an ace right now, and the Padres have needed him to raise his game. Darvish has been very good this year, but in recent starts, he has shown true greatness.…

The Dodgers are expected to give significant playing time to a handful of rookies and young players in 2023 and it is reminiscent of the 2006 Dodgers. However, unlike that team, the rookies aren't expected to carry the Dodgers but rather supplement the rest of the stars. Jeff and Vince discuss that dynamic. Lastly, the latest on Carlos Correa, and…

After signing with the Atlanta Braves as a free agent 13 years ago, Billy Wagner heard from pitching coach Roger McDowell, who mentioned a young, power-armed reliever with whom team officials were enamored. "You're going to think he's your twin," McDowell said. A few weeks later, Wagner met Craig Kimbrel and saw what the Braves saw. Wagner is…

The Dodgers hired J.T. Watkins, who was suspended for his involvement in the Red Sox sign-stealing scandal. Is this hypocrisy or is it fair game at this point? Next, the guys look at a proposed deal for Pirates' CF Bryan Reynolds, and examine if it's a deal they would make. Lastly, Jeff debunks a Chase Utley tall tale that has made the rounds…