#Spencer Strider

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…

MLB odds series for our Braves Rockies prediction and pick. Spencer Strider gets the ball for the Braves, while Kyle Freeland takes the mound for the Rockies. Spencer Strider has pitched fewer than 17 innings for the Braves this season. He was a reliever but is now being moved into the starting rotation for the defending World Series champions. He…

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 Atlanta Braves take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Braves Giants prediction and pick. Spencer Strider gets the call for the Braves, while Alex Cobb takes the hill for the Giants. Strider was slotted into this Monday game as a late change for the Braves. Kyle Wright was the previously scheduled starter. He…

After an All-Star break festooned with nostalgia, home runs, and bullpen dominance, the MLB schedule restarts Thursday, with some 70 games remaining for each team. So before the second half begins, let's dive into the top 10 story lines to monitor between now and October-because there's a whole lot of baseball left, and just as much drama on the…

This article is part of our MLB Picks series. RotoWire.com's Michael Rathburn has dug into the best online sportsbooks across the country to identify his MLB bets and MLB player props to target today. Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals I normally avoid a game in which both teams are not playing well (both teams are 8-12 last 20), but in this…

The Colorado Rockies and Atlanta Braves will face off in the final game of their three-game series in Atlanta Thursday night. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Rockies-Braves prediction and pick we have laid out below. Colorado is in the midst of another lost season, going 56-75 and once again…

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Atlanta Braves (22-25) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (23-25) May 30, 2022 8:10 pm EDT The Line: Arizona Diamondbacks -102 / Atlanta Braves -108; Over/Under: -8.5 (Click here for latest betting odds) The Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks meet Monday in MLB action from Chase Field. Atlanta just finished up a weekend series versus the Marlins.…

The Atlanta Braves will begin their quest for a second-straight World Series Championship Tuesday night when they host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park. The Phillies ended the St. Louis Cardinals' season in the Wild Card Series winning two straight while the Braves have enjoyed five straight off days. As we wait for…

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…

Strikeout props used to be the only way to back or fade a pitcher in the prop market. But pitcher total outs have emerged as an alternative way to find value on starters, without them needing to strike anyone out. Pitcher out props are usually listed anywhere from 14.5 to 20.5, depending on the pitcher. So to cash an over 20.5 outs, the pitcher…

Heading into this series, there were heavy division implications as Atlanta was just 3.5 games back. So far, New York has dominated and built upon its lead. Who will win today? Find out in our MLB betting picks and predictions for Braves vs. Mets. The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets will wrap up a lengthy five-game series on Sunday afternoon. New…

We've lined up the best baseball betting odds, insights, and analytically-driven wagers to make for today's MLB schedule, courtesy of EV Analytics. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Digging through the vast sea of MLB betting props can be daunting. Thankfully, we're here to help narrow your search with the best market values in today's baseball schedule,…

Once again, these two divisional rivals will meet again, but this time in Georgia. With New York holding a 5.5-game lead on the division, will Atlanta be able to cover ground? Find out in our MLB betting picks and predictions for the Mets vs. Braves. It's the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets meeting again. This time for a four-game set in…

The 2022 MLB winter meetings will begin Sunday, and while the MLB talent changing teams in blockbuster trades can often steal the headlines, the prospects who go the other way in those deals often wind up being the bigger story. Workhorse right-hander Jeff Samardzija going from the Oakland Athletics to the Chicago White Sox during the 2014 winter…

With all 30 teams in action today, there's no shortage of props to choose from. For today's MLB player prop picks we'll be looking at a pair of pitchers to bring their best stuff to the mound, and a Jays' slugger to keep mashing. It's an absolutely jam-packed day of action on the diamond with all 30 MLB teams taking the diamond, which means there…

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees (41-16) host Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs (23-33) for the first game of a three-game set in New York Friday night. The Yankees have the best record in baseball and are showing no signs of slowing down, while the Cubs are in fourth place in the NL Central. First pitch will be at 7:05 p.m. ET at Yankee…

Let's start with this: It's hard to imagine Justin Verlander signing with a team that doesn't have an obvious opportunity to compete for a World Series title in 2023 and 2024. He's won Cy Young awards; he picked up his third on after his stellar 1.75 ERA in 2022. He's even won an MVP award. He's won two World Series titles now, but I can tell you…

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…

Bobby Witt Jr. is enjoying a solid rookie season, becoming the fifth player to hit at least 20 home runs and steal at least 20 bases in his very first season. He has had some ups and downs but it is clear he at least has the skillset to be a cornerstone player for this franchise, if not a league star. Having made the Opening Day roster, Witt is…

We took the day off yesterday because I needed a mental break. We've had a rough week, so I have a fresh set of eyeballs on today's picks. I only have two picks today, but I love them both. Daniel Lynch (LHP, Royals) [2-3, 3.92 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 39 IP, 37 K, 17 BB] Cal Quantrill (RHP, Guardians) [1-3, 3.42 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 47.1 IP, 28 K, 19 BB] We…

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo have worked together since 2017. Theirs is one of the longest current partnerships in baseball for a head of baseball operations and manager. Only the Dodgers (Andrew Friedman and Dave Roberts), Guardians (Chris Antonelli and Terry Francona), and Mariners (Jerry Dipoto and Scott…

The Los Angeles Angels will host the Atlanta Braves in the first game of their series in the American League West versus National League East from Fenway Park on Friday nght. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 0% chance of rain and 5.6 miles per hour winds. The Los Angeles Angels are coming off of a 6 run loss against the Los Angeles…

Nick Nelson may be taking the mound to start but all signs point to this being a bullpen game for the Phillies at Truist Park. Our MLB betting picks break down why they may just have the relief corps needed to pull off the+200 moneyline upset. An NL East rivalry will be renewed on Tuesday night as the Philadelphia Phillies battle the Atlanta Braves…

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…

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves will play their third of a four-game series Wednesday night in Atlanta. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Mets-Braves prediction and pick we have laid out below. The New York Mets are one of the most exciting teams in the league, with their 75-42 record sitting…

The Baseball Writer's Association of America members have submitted their votes for the best pitcher in the National League, of which Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried was a candidate, and their unanimous winner is Miami Marlins ace, Sandy Alcantara. Atlanta Braves ace, Max Fried, was announced as a nominee for the award last Monday night. From the…

Michael Harris of the Atlanta Braves has been named the 2022 Rookie of the Year for the National League! His Braves teammate, Spencer Strider, finished second while Brendan Donovan tried his best. Usually, the competition comes down to two or three rookies on separate teams across the league. In 2022, it took place in Atlanta, Georgia. That is…

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…

Baseball's most prestigious individual player awards will be announced this week in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of American, with most of the awards being presented by former award winners. The awards, which will be announced at 6 p.m. ET beginning Monday through Thursday on the MLB Network, start with the Rookie of the Year…

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…

The Philadelphia Phillies came ready to play in front of their fans on Friday, beating the Atlanta Braves 9-1 in Game 3 to move one victory away from advancing. Saturday will be Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park, with the defending World Series champions looking to stave off elimination. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:07 pm ET. Continue reading for…

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 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…

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…

At Truist Park on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves (21-23) meet the Philadelphia Phillies (20-24), with first pitch at 7:20 PM ET. A projected close matchup features the Braves (-120 on the moneyline) against the Phillies (-101). The starting pitchers are Kyle Wright (4-2) for the Atlanta Braves, and Aaron Nola (1-4) for the Philadelphia…

It's a doom and gloom forecast, but let's assume the Atlanta Braves will watch all eight of their free-agents-to-be move on. They'll waive goodbye to Dansby Swanson, Kenley Jansen and Adam Duvall. Robbie Grossman will sign elsewhere, Luke Jackson too, along with Jesse Chavez - actually, we'll see you back in a Braves uniform after next season's…

The battle for the NL East is upon us as the top two teams will continue to battle it out for control over the division as the New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The Mets took game one of the series last night, but can they keep the defending champions off the top spot in the division? It's time to continue our MLB odds…

Welcome to Underdog Friday, in which scrappy, 80-something-win teams pose existential threats to 100+ win teams. The Guardians/Yankees series doesn't quite count because that's a 92-win team against a 99-win team, but the Astros are probably pretty glad they didn't play on Friday night. Here be upsets. In 2057, Eno Sarris, Jr. is going to write an…

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…

To get you ready for your, we take a look at today's games. The Phillies will look to take a 2-1 lead against the Braves. They start right-handed ace Aaron Nola, who has an 11-13 regular season record. Don't be fooled, Nola has been one of the top starters in MLB this season. The Braves will counter with Spencer Strider (11-5, 2.67 ERA regular…

A new day brings new opportunities on the MLB card, as a bunch of new series get underway on Friday. We've got a few big numbers out there, but most of the card has competitively-lined games, which were few and far between over the last few days. Hopefully that means it will be the start of a nice stretch in the article. With a lot to get to, let's…

The end of the 2022 Major League Baseball regular season lacked drama, with five of the six division champions winning by at least seven games and the wild-card races losing luster down the stretch. Fortunately, everything's about to change. The MLB postseason begins Friday, with four wild-card matchups - two in the American League and two in the…

Weather is a major factor around Major League Baseball on Thursday. It is a rare Thursday with only one day game, but we could have several postponements or delays because rain is in the forecast in a lot of the cities hosting games. Think long and hard about whether or not your bet will be compromised in the event of a rain delay, as some are long…

The Atlanta Braves won 101 games in the regular season compared to 87 for the Philadelphia Phillies. They are sitting on relatively even footing heading into Game 3 of the NLDS on Friday, though. The Phillies dispatched of the NL Central champion Cardinals in the Wild Card Series and then stunned the Braves with a Game 1 victory in Atlanta against…

SI's MLB staff takes a stab at picking the team that will win it all. The regular season is over and the expanded postseason begins Friday afternoon, so that means it's once again time for us to make some World Series picks. Sure, some of us (read: Martell) whiffed horribly on our preseason World Series predictions, but that's part of the fun!…

ATLANTA (WPVI) -- Nick Castellanos had already carried quite a load with his bat. When the Philadelphia Phillies needed his glove in the ninth inning, he didn't let them down. Castellanos drove in three runs and made a potentially game-saving catch, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves 7-6 in the…

One of the recurring themes on the Cuppa Cubbie Blue podcast this season has been the emergence of super-teams in MLB. There are a handful of teams that spend money, extend talented players and seem to have no end of talent in their farm systems. The rest of the league just has to scrap and hope they catch those super teams on a bad day to have a…