#Nelson Cruz

LOS ANGELES - Both the Yankees and Mets will look into a trade for suddenly available superstar Juan Soto, sources tell The Post. That should surprise no one as his availability represents a rare chance to acquire an all-time talent at age 23. That said, the early speculation around the game is that it won't be easy for anyone to complete a…

The Los Angeles Angels signed Brett Phillips to be the Opening Day fourth outfielder. Whether that'll end up being a good signing or not remains to be seen, but it does tell us one thing. Jo Adell and Mickey Moniak will almost certainly barring injury not be on the Opening Day roster. This could mean one of two things. Either one or both of them…

Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals 9/14/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Washington Nationals in an MLB showdown at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 7:05 PM EDT. The Orioles are heading into this game following a 1-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on…

Tyler O'Neill and the St. Louis Cardinals will take on Nelson Cruz and the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium in the final of a four-game series, on Thursday at 1:15 PM ET. The Cardinals rank sixth in the majors with a.257 batting average. The Nationals have hit just 116 homers this season, which ranks 28th in the league. Prepare for the…

The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Washington Nationals on Friday. Both teams are in the lower half of their respective divisions. It makes the game competitive as both teams need a win to save their season. The Reds are coming into this game with straight losses.They are fourth in the National League Central division with 48 wins, 75 losses, and…

Business remains brisk in the starting pitching marketplace. While the Cardinals have yet to make a move to improve their rotation quality or depth, other franchises have been busy. The Texas Rangers signed Nathan Eovaldi to a two-year, $34 million contract that could become a three-year, $63 million contract if he hits all of his bonuses and…

The Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners will finish their two-game series in Seattle on Wednesday afternoon. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Nationals-Mariners prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Washington Nationals are the worst team in MLB with a 41-83 record, and an abysmal…

The Atlanta Braves (96-58) will attempt to win their fourth straight road game when they take on the Washington Nationals (53-100) on Tuesday night. Kyle Muller (1-1) is projected to start for the Braves, while Paolo Espino (0-7) will take the bump for the Nationals. First pitch is slated for 7:05 ET. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with…

The Washington Nationals will finish a four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals as the teams meet at Busch Stadium. Now, it's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Cardinals prediction and pick. On Wednesday, the Cardinals completed an insane ninth-inning comeback to stun the Nationals in front of an ecstatic crowd at Busch…

The Minnesota Twins signed two-time All-Star and all-or-nothing slugger Joey Gallo on Friday. Clearly, there will be a trickle-down effect on the Twins' current roster, but which players will be most impacted, finding themselves in a new role - or perhaps, even a new city - by the time the regular season kicks off on March 30? It was only a week…

Baseball's All-Star break provides teams a chance to rest and reflect after playing basically every day for the last three months. And while there have been twists and turns in 2022 (from Joe Girardi's early exit in Philly to a Mets rotation mired with injuries), the National League East is playing out exactly how those in Vegas saw things in…

Randy Arozarena has been one of the more vital players to the Tampa Bay Rays' operation of late. That narrative is furthered by the Rays trading Austin Meadows to the Detroit Tigers. One way or another, Tampa Bay traded away one of its best players and has to find a way to make up for his departure (the players they received from Detroit, Isaac…

Really shocked at how bad my performance was yesterday. We won our first play of the day after the Cardinals beat the Royals through the first five innings. But we lost both under in the Diamondbacks vs. Marlins game. We took the NRFI, and David Peralta hit a two-run bomb to wipe that out quickly. We took the whole game under, which lost in the…

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…

For the first time in a number of years, the Orioles are in an offseason where they might actually sign a notable free agent, instead of the last several years of, well, you know. The starting rotation is the area with the most obvious need, though plenty of fans have already talked themselves into the O's signing one of the "big four" shortstops…

It ended with Yankee-fueled heartbreak, but the Twins' 2019 season was a thrilling and unexpected triumph. They won 101 games, took home their first division title since 2010 and turned the bleachers and shrubbery beyond the walls of Target Field into their own personal target practice, launching a historic number of home runs and earning the…

Gonsolin's last start was his bumpiest of 2022, allowing five runs in five innings of work. However, the Nationals lineup he'll face tonight presents a perfect opportunity to get back into rhythm after the All-Star break. Read more in our MLB picks below. The Washington Nationals - the worst team in baseball by win percentage (.330) - will take on…

Major League Baseball's August 2 trade deadline is still a long way off. But the past two months of action have set the table enough for us to throw down some bold predictions regarding what type of chaos awaits in two months. Just so we're clear from the outset: We're aiming for bold but realistic predictions. I'm not here to make up some…

Following back-to-back AL Central titles in 2019 and 2020, the Minnesota Twins ended last in the division with a record of 73-89 in 2021. Despite this, hopes are still fairly high for the Twins as they have been one of the most active teams in baseball since the lockout has ended. Doc's Sports offers MLB expert picks for every game on our baseball…

Welcome to playoff baseball, where the "best" team wins the championship far less often than in other sports. To wit: According to Baseball Prospectus odds, no team in the 2021 playoff field has better than a 20 percent chance to win the World Series. With eight deserving teams ready to do battle, let's dive into the reasons each particular team…

The Minnesota Twins have been all over the place of late. On the heels of back-to-back American League Central division titles, the Twins collapsed in 2021. They finished last in the division and were sellers at the MLB trade deadline, most notably moving Jose Berrios and Nelson Cruz. This offseason, Minnesota made a 180, as they were one of the…

The Tampa Bay Rays remain in playoff position, despite a franchise-matching single-game 17 players on the injured list. That number, of course, does not include players now recovered from injury, like the team's top hitter Brandon Lowe, who is working with doctors to stave off stress fractures in his back. Overall, it's a precarious position for…

Whether you're planning to celebrate the weekend following Opening Day at Nationals Park, or just thinking about going to some games later in the season, here's what to know. Opening Day was Thursday, April 7. First pitch this year was delayed until 7:05 p.m. While the Nats lost to the Mets, Washington fans were thrilled at Juan Soto's home…

We went 2-2 yesterday, which put us down 0.6 units on the day. We haven't had very many losing days lately, but it happens every so often. I think I had the right plays; they didn't go our way. The Giants lost to the Nationals on a travel day, and Madison Bumgarner shut down a Cardinals offense on the road even though the numbers told us otherwise.…

Happy Opening Day, Federal Baseball-ers! At times this offseason, it looked as though this day may not come around until sometime deep into the summer, so we're very grateful to have a 162-game slate that's only a little fashionably late to cover this year. As has now become a tradition at FBB, we've got our annual predictions piece where we, as a…

We are one game into the 2022 season, and while Opening Day certainly did not go the way we were all hoping here at OTM, it is still a very long year and one game does not a season make. You needn't look very far for an example of this being true, either, as the Red Sox started their 2021 campaign with three straight losses to the lowly Orioles. We…

We're into the final stretch. Opening Day for the Washington Nationals is less than a week away, and while it may not be a season where they are overly competitive, this offseason more than most reminded a lot of people that this is much better than nothing at all. Anyway, now the team is narrowing its roster down for the final cut ahead of…

In anticipation of Opening Day, we've asked our writers and editors to share their boldest predictions for the 2022 season. Where will the team end up in the standings? Which individual performances will we remember? Who gets called up? How many times will a ball hit a catwalk when the team is on national TV? What other cities will be rumored to be…

To say the MLB season is a grind would be an understatement, as professional baseball plays the most games per season when compared to any other major American sport. Over the course of the 162-game season (excluding the postseason), teams must travel for 81 of them. No player has played more games than the controversial Pete Rose. He has played…

The Minnesota Twins (1-1) play the Milwaukee Brewers (1-1) Sunday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Twins vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions. Sunday's meeting is the rubber match of this three-game set. The Twins won a pitcher's duel 2-0 Saturday to…

The New York Mets will conclude their three-game series with division-rival Washington Nationals MLB odds series, which includes our Mets-Nationals prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Mets, in true Mets fashion, welcomed Jacob deGrom back with just one run of support, wasting five innings of one-run ball from their ace. Still, the Mets…

Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox 4/15/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Minnesota Twins will meet with the Boston Red Sox in MLB action in Fenway Park, MA, on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 2:10 PM ET. So far this year, these two clubs split their three matches, with the Red Sox winning all three. The Red Sox triumphed 7-1 in the third game on…

The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals will begin a three-game series in our nation's capital with a Monday night matchup. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Braves-Nationals prediction and pick, laid out below. The Atlanta Braves, at 95-58, are in a brawl for the top spot in the NL East with…

There are multiple storylines for Ontario sports betting MLB betting fans to surveil concerning the Toronto Blue Jays as they roll into the final two months of the 2021 baseball season. The Blue Jays return Friday to the nest in Toronto for their first games in Canada since 2019 as the Jays play host to the Kansas City Royals in a weekend series.…

The Twins have serious competition in the AL Central this season, but that's been true in each of the last two seasons, and they've still won relatively handily. They are a model franchise of the modern game, with a creative and aggressive front office, state-of-the-art coaches and player development, and a deep roster. Their next challenge will be…

Wednesday was scheduled to be the first official day of spring training for all 30 Major League Baseball franchises. Instead, camps across Arizona and Florida were quiet and the big leaguers were absent. The 2022 season remains frozen due to a lockout of the players by the owners after the. There has been little movement, at least publicly, between…

The Tampa Bay Rays don't think like you and me, or any other team in baseball for that matter. The Rays sit with the 24th-highest payroll in baseball, right in between the Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks at $88 million a year. As the kids would say, "they are built different," and the way they'll attack the deadline will undoubtedly be…

The Seattle Mariners head to the nation's capital for a matchup with the Washington Nationals! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Nationals prediction and pick. The Mariners are hot right now! The M's have won their last eight games in a row after beating the Oakland Athletics in a series followed by a sweep of the San Diego…

The Washington Nationals will look to avoid the four-game sweep as they finish their series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Phillies prediction and pick. The Phillies blasted the Nationals 11-5 on Saturday. Things started hot early when Rhys Hoskins…

The Washington Nationals will go on the road to Truist Park to take on the defending champion Atlanta Braves on April 11. This NL East matchup could be a good measuring stick for the trajectories of both of these teams. The Washington Nationals lost three straight games against the New York Mets to start the season and might continue their downward…

The New York Yankees re-signed their slugging first baseman on Tuesday, giving him a deal which could max out at three years and $51 million. And the move comes with Mike Francesa's seal of approval. Consider what Numbah One posted on following news of the deal: "Great to see Rizzo back. He is a Yankee." BUY YANKEES TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID…

Two of Action Network's MLB analysts offer their futures picks for the AL East in 2022. Mike Lanniello: Despite winning 91 games last season, the Blue Jays finished in fourth place in the robust AL East. That record would have been good enough for second place in four of the other five divisions. Based on Pythagorean run differential, Toronto's…

With a run of three playoff appearances in four years, the Minnesota Twins were expected to at least compete in the lowly AL Central last season. Instead, they finished 16 games under.500 and went from first in 2019 and 2020 to worst in 2021. They don't look like a legitimate contender in 2022, either. The Twins haven't won a playoff series since…

In a National League matchup between two teams trying to find their footing, the Washington Nationals will square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday evening. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Nationals-Pirates prediction and pick will be selected. Entering Saturday's contest, the'Nats played an all-around stellar game by…

The Washington Nationals and New York Mets will begin the final regular-season series with a Monday night matchup at Citi Field in Queens. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Nationals-Mets prediction and pick, laid out below. Washington is eyeing the end of the season, with a 55-104 record that…

The Washington Nationals will try and end the Atlanta Braves' 13-game winning streak! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Nationals prediction and pick. The last two weeks have been very kind to the Braves as they have found a way to win their last 13 in a row. After having a losing record, the Braves are now (36-27) on the…

The Miami Marlins have traveled to our nation's capital for a weekend series against the Washington Nationals. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Marlins-Nationals prediction and pick, laid out below. Miami has taken a nosedive since their 2020 playoff appearance, with their record currently sitting…

The Minnesota Twins (an MLB-best 40-18) visit the Cleveland Indians (29-30) for the start of a three-game series at Progressive Field Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. ET. This is their second series of 2019 - the Twins took two of three at home to open the season. Monday: Both were off. The Twins won the last three of four at the Tampa Bay Rays during the…

The Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals will meet on Tuesday at T-Mobile Park, at 10:10 PM ET, with Ty France and Nelson Cruz among those expected to deliver at the plate. The Mariners have the seventh-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.67). The Nationals have an 8.0 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 22nd in the…

Though the World Series ended less than 48 hours ago, the offseason has officially started for the Atlanta Braves. On Sunday, the Braves acquired outfielder Sam Hilliard from Rockies in exchange for minor league pitcher Dylan Spain. On the surface, this may seem to simply be a depth addition for the outfield. However, though Hilliard has struggled…