#NL Rookie of the Year

Well, Angels fans. I guess there is some hope after all. MLB.com writer Will Leitch decided to have some fun, and predict who would win the next 10 World Series. And, what was probably a surprise to many, the Angels did in fact make the list. Not even just as a World Series participant, but as a winner. And the best news of all, it's before Mike…

MLB.com writer Will Leitch used his crystal ball to predict the next ten World Series champions. It's a very strange list comprised of ten different World Series winners. It's a list that could bring some laughs and tears of joy to Los Angeles Angels fans. In 2023 he has the Dodgers somehow winning the World Series defeating the Blue Jays. The same…

The New York Mets may have lost out on free agent superstar Carlos Correa, but they remain legitimate World Series contenders in 2023. However, the Mets no longer can be considered favorites to win a championship next season. Just three weeks ago, Mets owner Steve Cohen said as much. Breaking the news that New York had reached a 12-year, $315…

Off the top of your head, see if you can name the teams that won the World Series every year of the last 10 seasons, in order. You ready? No peeking. The answers are, of course: 2013: Red Sox over Cardinals 2014: Giants over Royals 2015: Royals over Mets 2016: Cubs over Indians 2017: Astros over Dodgers 2018: Red Sox over Dodgers 2019: Nationals…

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 2022 season had its fair share of devastating injuries. Especially those who make a significant impact on the field. If we were to compose a list of every notable injury, things would get ugly. Now that we've mentioned injuries, which is quite a broad term, here are the most valuable players returning in 2023. Despite the season being months…

Now that the free-agent market is mostly settled, the next major player movement to monitor will be trades. For teams unable to check off their free-agent wishlist, it's still possible they can address some needs by making deals. Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds officially requested a trade earlier this month after the two…

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Enduring another offseason in the Pittsburgh Pirates' long slog back to respectability, fans were able to take heart this winter that oddsmakers had deemed towering young shortstop Oneil Cruz the leading candidate for NL Rookie of the Year honors. That's no longer the case, as the Pirates drove another stake into those fans' hearts Tuesday…

Over the past few seasons, MLB teams from across the league have been starting to lock up their young stars to long-term contracts earlier and earlier into their service time. In doing so, teams are avoiding going to arbitration with their top players and giving them guaranteed money through their prime years. Some players are receiving these deals…

Prior to the start of the 2022 season there were plenty of bets being made that a player from the Pittsburgh Pirates would win National League Rookie of the Year. At one point shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz was the odds on favorite to win the award, and pitcher Roansy Contreras garnered plenty of NL Rookie of the Year buzz as well. A little over two…

The 2022 Major League Baseball season is almost here and Sportsnaut's MLB predictions offer projections for the standings, award winners and more. MLB games today will offer daily predictions and the full schedule for the entire season from 2022 Opening Day to the World Series. As part of our year-round MLB coverage, we'll provide analysis, the…

With another baseball season beginning, it's time for our baseball writers to weigh in with their boldest and best predictions. What team are poised to surprise? Which players will break out? And who will win it all? All those questions are answered below, and before you say you can't predict baseball, remember this: Jeff Blair has correctly called…

The divisional races across the majors are starting to heat up as the calendar turns to July. We are seeing the contenders emerge heading into the second half of the season and the pretenders fading away into obscurity, but there are plenty of intriguing betting odds to consider in the MLB futures market. In our first futures update earlier this…

On March 31, 2019, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Elvis Luciano became the first player born in the 2000s to reach the big leagues. In the years since, a wave of talented young players who weren't even born when Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire were chasing down Roger Maris during the 1998 season has descended on Major League Baseball. 2022 Rookie of…

On the eve of the season, it is time to make our predictions for the 2021 season. You can look back at how inaccurate last year's predictions were, but this year is different! We asked our writers to weigh in on their predictions, and we surveyed fans as well. Royals position player WAR leader: Whit Merrifield 47.7%, Adalberto Mondesi 30.6%,…

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Carrying a retooled roster that mixes new players, top prospects and familiar faces, the great mystery before the Reds is how quickly they can mesh together and compete in the NL Central. Could it happen as soon as 2022? Or will it take longer? An abbreviated but wild Reds Spring Training opened with heavy turnover that saw…

These past few years have been tough for baseball. First the sport was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, then it dealt with the financial fallout of the shortened 2020 season, and last year the offseason was overshadowed by labor strife and eventually a lockout the shut down the sport for 99 days. Now, finally, we're heading into a somewhat normal…

MESA, Ariz. -- There is a lot of talk around the Cubs about striking that balance between contending now and building for the future. Manager David Ross has a more direct take on his goal for the coming campaign. "Winning. Making the playoffs. Getting to the World Series," Ross said at the start of Spring Training. "We're never going to stop…

Hunter Greene did not receive a single vote - not even a random third-place nod - on a 2022 National League Rookie of the Year ballot. But when we look back at the rookies from the class of 2022 in five years, I wouldn't be at all surprised if the flame-throwing right-hander from Cincinnati is the best player who made his NL debut this season. And…

The 2022 MLB season is over, and the Astros have been crowned World Series champions. Now, the only thing left to hand out is the hardware for the top players and managers. This year, the awards could carry some extra significance for a few players in particular. AL MVP finalist Aaron Judge and AL Cy Young finalist Justin Verlander are both free…

Award season is here. These are the biggest storylines to watch. The 2022 Rookies of the Year, Managers of the Year, Cy Young Award winners and Most Valuable Players will be announced this week, one each day from Monday through Thursday. Here are the four biggest questions for Awards Week 2022 -- one for each award. 1) Will Paul…

The 2022 MLB season is over, and the Houston Astros have been crowned champions. Award season is now in full swing, but we basically know who's going to take home the hardware already this season. So, let's turn our attention to next year. Below, our MLB betting expert lays out his predictions for the 2023 MLB season, including the World Series…

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…

The Atlanta Braves got so many contributions from a variety of sources. Dansby Swanson, Austin Riley, and Travis d'Arnaud put up some of the best numbers of their careers so far. William Contreras was the designated hitter in the NL All-Star despite not being the team's regular designated hitter. Kyle Wright and Max Fried were great all year long…

The series now shifts to Philadelphia with the series tied at one game apiece. With Spencer Strider getting the call this afternoon, our MLB betting picks believe a NRFI play is in order. Read more to find out why. With the NLDS tied up at one game apiece, the series heads to Citizens Bank Park for Game 3 where the Philadelphia Phillies host the…

Playoff baseball is living up to the hype so far. Players such as Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Álvarez, Ronald Acuña Jr., Trea Turner and Bryce Harper are among the stars leaving an impression. We've watched former Cy Young Award winners such as Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray struggle on the mound (just two pitches for Ray on Tuesday…

It's officially set. Divisional rivals will battle it out in the 2022 NLDS as the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies clash, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday at Truist Park. Philly took out the St. Louis Cardinals in the Wild Card in two straight games at Busch Stadium. Atlanta meanwhile won the NL East with a spectacular 101-61 record,…

The National League is filled with blossoming young players, and we have seen a glimpse of the next generation's superstars as a handful of these candidates have made their MLB debuts. Still, deciding which one has separated themselves enough for this year's award remains to be determined. Here are the leading candidates in 2022 NL ROY odds (as of…

On June 1, the Mets had a 10.5-game lead over the Braves to win the NL East and were among the shortest favorites to win the World Series. What a difference four months makes. Even a week ago, New York was still dealing at 5/1 to win it all at BetMGM after watching that division lead all but evaporate ahead of a weekend series with Atlanta. Now,…

The Mets and Braves are scheduled to play three games this weekend at Truist Park in Atlanta, in a series that will have significant implications on the division title. Although a clinch is relatively unlikely for either team, the winner of the series will come away with an excellent chance to win the NL East over the final three games of the…

While there is great exultation for a hitter, his team and his fans when he launches a milestone home run, there's also the other side of the coin: the resignation of knowing you'll be an unfortunate footnote in baseball history if you're the pitcher who served up the memorable shot. With Yankees slugger Aaron Judge on the cusp of setting a new…

The National League is filled with blossoming young stars, and we have seen the next generation's talent as a handful of these candidates have made their MLB debuts. Still, it remains to be decided which one has separated themselves for this year's award. Here are the leading candidates in 2022 NL ROY odds (as of September 21) This week: It's no…

Falter is putting together a respectable campaign for the Phils, going 5-3 with a 3.80 ERA in 16 total appearances and 12 starts. In the process, he's struck out 59 hitters and walked a mere 13 in 68.2 innings. The 25-year-old is proving that he could be a part of Philadelphia's long-term plans. September 13th was yet another quality outing for…

The National League is filled with blossoming young stars. However, the most experienced of them has a leg up on the field and the odds board. We have seen the next generation's talent as a handful of these candidates have made their MLB debuts. It remains to be seen which one can break out and separate themselves for this year's award. Here are…

Who: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves When: Friday, Sept. 16 Time: 7:20 p.m. EDT Where: Truist Park (Atlanta, Georgia) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: Phillies+160, Braves -190 Runline: Phillies -1.5 (+112), Braves+1.5 (-134) Total: Over/Under 7.5 Runs (-114/-106) The Braves and Phillies are on a possible collision course to meet in the…

I've been a capper since my love for sports met my proficiency with numbers and math. The NFL and NCAAF have always been my first loves, followed by the NHL. Although I prefer sports that involve hitting people, I still love capping MLB, soccer, tennis, and even some esports. Living in Florida has its perks like year-round sports of any kind. After…

With the 2022 MLB season only two days away, there's still speculation about who will make the Chicago Cubs Opening Day roster and how the lineup will look. How does it all shake out? Without an inside source, it's difficult to say, but I'm going to take a crack at it. This season, teams will start the year with 28-man rosters to help offset…

With a month of regular season baseball left, two players have separated themselves from the pack in the National League Rookie of the Year race … and they both play for the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta is hoping to repeat as World Series Champions and, if they do, Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider will have played a key role in the…

The Major League Baseball season is coming to a close, but there's still lots to decide on the field in the final full month of the regular season. West Virginia sportsbooks provide updated odds for all of the important MLB futures, including each of the key player awards. Just when it appears like baseball fans know who will participate in…

The calendar has turned to September, bringing us to the final month of the MLB regular season. The narratives have already mostly been told from this 2022 campaign, with countless standout performances across the league that deserve recognition. We saw so many prospects from our top 100 make their MLB debuts this season and to great success. Julio…

With just over a month left in this MLB season, we already know which team the NL Rookie of the Year will hail from. That's where the answers run dry. Braves standouts Spencer Strider (-175) and Michael Harris (+125) are the clear betting favorites at BetMGM to win the award, as they have been since separating from the pack in late July. Ahead of…

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