#Stolen Base

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

The Rockies likely had some lofty expectations when they signed Ryan McMahon to a six year, $70M contract prior to the 2022 season. The third baseman was coming off his best season in the Majors, a campaign that included being a Gold Glove finalist (next to Nolan Arenado and Manny Machado) and an improvement at the plate. McMahon struck out less…

The principal action for Kentucky Derby 148 occurred more than 2000 miles west of Churchill Downs Thursday morning as Santa Anita Derby (GI) winner Taiba worked six furlongs in 1:12.80. "It was very straight forward," trainer Tim Yakteen said. "He worked three-quarters from the five-eighth pole. It was a typical Taiba work and we accomplished what…

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…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

10 fillies have been declared for the Belmont Oaks which is due off at 21:06 UK time on Saturday evening. Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore have teamed up successfully twice in this mile and a quarter contest in recent seasons, winning it with Athena in 2018 and Santa Barbara last year, both of whom had been placed in the Pretty Polly Stakes at the…

The Kansas City Royals (63-90) will face off against the Detroit Tigers (60-92) in an AL Central matchup on Tuesday. Zach Greinke (4-9) is projected to pitch for the Royals, while Joey Wentz (2-2) will take the bump for the Tigers. First pitch is slated for 6:40 ET. Here we continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Tigers prediction and…

The Texas Rangers have come out swinging these past two off-seasons. Last year, they added infielders Corey Seager and Marcus Semien, as well as Jon Gray, a decent pitcher that had been stuck in Coors. In the last few months, Texas added Jake Odorizzi via trade, brought back Martín Pérez Andrew Heaney, and made a huge splash by signing Jacob…

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 Milwaukee Brewers appear to be a team in transition. They entered the 2022 season with the hopes of parlaying dominant pitching with just enough production from a veteran lineup into a deep October run. Milwaukee largely held serve through the first half and weathered an extended injury absence from Freddy Peralta and a one-month IL-stint…

In 1932, Albert Einstein infamously predicted there is no way "that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable". The World Nuclear Association now reports 10% of the power on the face of the Earth is nuclear. Einstein was wrong. Western explorer Joseph C. Ives in 1858 wrote about the Grand Canyon that their exploration group "has been the first, and…

Although baseball season is over, there's still quite a lot of action going on in the world of sports including the World Cup out in Qatar. On Saturday afternoon, France secured their spot in the Semifinals with a Quarterfinal win against England. France was one of the favorites to win the whole thing led by Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud.…

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Coming off a rebuild and two seasons as baseball's nomads, the Blue Jays are looking forward to Opening Day 2022 as much as any team in MLB. Toronto's 91-71 record left the club just short of the postseason in 2021, but the Blue Jays have restocked their talent following the departures of Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien, leaving them…

Aboutthe only thing missing in Steve Asmussen's Hall of Fame career is a KentuckyDerby victory. That does not mean Las Vegas is shying away from him in 2022. With26 of his 3-year-olds among the betting choices at Circa Sports and CaesarsSportsbook at William Hill Nevada, Asmussen has nine more horses in the Derby futuresthan any other…

Now that baseball is officially back, it's time to chuck out our old full-season projections and, instead, focus on which teams can get off to a hot start, break ahead of the pack early, and hold on for dear life. Bettors must adapt to the new 60-game season as well. After breaking down several notable longshots at 20/1 or higher as World Series…

Highlighting today's edition of MLB player prop picks are two pitchers, one who we're backing to fan at least six Cubs, and another we're fading against a hot Texas Rangers batting order. We break it all down below. It's the first full week of action back on the diamond following the MLB All-Star game, so let's start the second half in style by…

As I noted Friday, MLB Network host Greg Amsinger told St. Louis sports station 101 ESPN that he expects to see free-agent shortstop Trea Turner in a Cardinals uniform on Opening Day, 2023. To recap for those who missed it: "He's the perfect fit, the missing link, and if the Cardinals don't recognize that they're missing out," Amsinger said. "He…

An NL West contest features the Los Angeles Dodgers (71-33) traveling to play the San Francisco Giants (51-54) on Thursday to round out their four-game series. Los Angeles has been playing extremely well, winning seven of their last eight games. Meanwhile, San Francisco has struggled during the second half of the season as it is 0-7 against Los…

The Houston Astros will look to be road warriors once again when they face the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series in Atlanta on Friday. The Astros (95-67) won all three road games of the 2019 World Series against the Washington Nationals, but then lost all four home games to fall short of their second title in three years. This time…

Baseball, more than any other major sport, is unpredictable. The season is a marathon and with injuries and regression always remaining a possibility, the crystal ball stays cloudy most of the time. This was especially true for the Detroit Tigers, who brought in some veteran help like Javier Baez, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Tucker Barnhart, but they…

The Atlanta Braves will get another chance to close out the series when they take on the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the 2021 World Series in Houston on Tuesday. The Braves (88-73) appeared to be well on their way to their first championship in 26 years when center fielder Adam Duvall launched a grand slam home run in the bottom of the first inning…

The Houston Astros will look to draw even in the series when they take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the 2021 World Series in Atlanta on Saturday. The Astros (95-67), who are 3-3 on the road this postseason, have not lost back-to-back road games since losing four consecutive Sept. 23-26. The Braves (88-73), who are 6-0 at home during the…

Despite losing pitcher Charlie Morton to a broken fibula, the Atlanta Braves look to take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros when they meet in Game 2 of the 2021 World Series on Wednesday. The Braves (88-73), champions of the National League East, got a jump on Houston with a 6-2 victory in Game 1 by scoring five early runs. The Astros…

Rich Strike, seen posing the morning after his Kentucky Derby win, returns in Saturday's Grade I Clark Stakes with a chance to stake a claim for year-end honors. Photo courtesy of Churchill Downs Nov. 25 (UPI) -- It's getting to be crunch time for horses who seek year-end honors, and this weekend's Clark Stakes at Churchill Downs provides one of…

Saratoga will host 2 stakes races on Friday. The Troy will feature the ultra talented Wesley Ward trainee, Golden Pal. He was installed as the odds on favorite in the race. Post: 1:05 PM ET; $75k Starter Handicap going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6 #5 CUSTOMEREXPERIENCE (2-1) gets the top selection. This one has the top overall power rating in the…

The Diamondbacks are rebooting, and it is hard to blame them. The wall-to-wall changes began with the hiring of Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa as chief baseball officer last May, and also include new GM Dave Stewart, new director of baseball operations De Jon Watson and new manager Chip Hale. While it remains to be seen if the overhaul from a…

For the second successive offseason, the shortstop market in free agency is absolutely stacked, with Trea Turner joined by Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Correa after they both opted out of their contracts. With all due respect to Dansby Swanson, those three are in another tier based on their overall tools, past production and expected earning power,…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

Let's review some live props and futures courtesy of BetPrep's gambling pro Brad Feinberg, who is 29-10 on his props that have been offered here at The Athletic to date. The futures of course are to be determined. But with futures, you can hedge your way to guaranteed profit once you have a future bet that's near the finish line. For example,…

Teams not expected to advance this deep into the 2021 MLB playoffs meet on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves battle the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2021 World Series at Houston. The Braves (88-73), who had a losing record past the All-Star break before surging late to capture the National League East Division title, are coming off a 4-2 series…

Today the focus is on Christian Vazquez, the 32-year-old veteran free agent who is gaining in popularity with St. Louis media and fans. THE OVERVIEW: Vazquez spent seven-plus seasons with Boston before being traded to Houston last summer, and he teamed with Martin Maldonado to form a catching tandem that was part of the Astros' run to the World…

Later this evening, the Toronto Blue Jays will be facing the Texas Rangers at the Rogers Centre, the first home opener on Canadian soil since 2019 due to Covid-19 restrictions forcing the club south of the border the last two years. This has fans excited, not just because baseball is back after the lockout negotiations had things looking bleak this…

July 8 (UPI) -- Three-year-olds from Ireland, England and France will see what they can do with American rivals this weekend at Belmont Park in the $1 million Caesar's Belmont Derby and $750000 Belmont Oaks. The weekend also includes the Indiana Derby, Iowa Derby and Los Alamitos Derby in California, where trainer Bob Baffert returns from…

Depending on how the MLB Draft Lottery goes, who do you believe will be the first three players selected in next year's Draft? -- @StevieDAles97 Stevie D, I feel like you set me up with this question on purpose so that I can give my all-too-familiar lecture on the top of the Draft. Even if it was accidental, I thank you. In a nutshell, here it is:…

Today's edition of MLB player prop picks is highlighted by Jake Cronenworth, who looks to keep his scorching-hot June up against the Arizona Diamondbacks and their shaky pitching. Read more below. Let's kick off the week by trying to pick some winners in the MLB player prop market and with nine games on the diamond, there is no shortage of…

Our Astros vs. Angels picks may be backing Ohtani's bat as well as another gem on the mound, but even that might not be enough against the division-leading Astros. Read more in our MLB betting preview below. The Los Angeles Angels and Shohei Ohtani come into Game 2 of a three-game set versus the division-leading Houston Astros as -120 favorites…

The Off-season has officially begun, and the Atlanta Braves will have some decisions to make. Dansby Swanson is set to hit free agency and that could potentially leave a hole at shortstop We have gone over the options at shortstop for the Atlanta Braves if Dansby Swanson does in fact leave. There are variables in place that could happen that would…

A miserable start in the miserable year of 2020 led to another trade deadline selloff, and the moves committed the D-backs to a retooling around core building blocks Ketel Marte, Zac Gallen and Madison Bumgarner. If the starting pitching stays healthy and the young arms take another step forward, the Diamondbacks could compete for a playoff spot,…

The Philadelphia Phillies look to stay hot as they try to win their first World Series title in 14 years when they take on the defending American League champion Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series on Friday. The Phillies (87-75) held off the Milwaukee Brewers for the final Wild Card spot, and then went on a tear, sweeping St. Louis…

Welcome to the playoffs! To play these props, download the PrizePicks app and use promo code "JustBaseball" to get a 100% deposit match up to $100. Here are today's best MLB player props for Game 2 of the NLDS. Bryce Harper has looked locked in so far these playoffs showing his slow September is in the past and I think his hot streak continues in a…

The Race to the KY Derby Is On: A Look at the Various Roadtrips (Secret Oath / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Churchill Downs Media Team: Kentucky Derby fans across the world will be eyeing Hot Springs, Ark. on Saturday as outstanding 3-year-old filly Secret Oath, trained by 86-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, will take on the boys…

One of the oft-used axioms when it comes to player development is that the leap from Single A- to Double-A is the toughest one to make. Zac Veen, the Rockies' top prospect, found out just how true that can be. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 Draft spent the bulk of his second full season with High-A Spokane and put up solid enough numbers to get…

NEW YORK - Aaron Judge didn't get a ball out of the infield in his first game since his record-setting 62-homer regular season. Actually, No. 99 didn't even put a ball in play going 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts in Game 1 of the ALDS, a 4-1 Yankees win over the Guardians. His only contact was seven foul balls. Out in right field, Judge…

The 2022 Major League Baseball playoffs are upon us. That means many things to many people, but among a certain subset of sports fans, we now have a month-plus of playoff gambling considerations. We've had quite a profitable ride these last two postseasons, so let's make it three straight in the black. I've emerged from the other side of a grueling…

Facing the media for his final press conference of the season, Alex Cora didn't sugarcoat his thoughts on the Red Sox disappointing 2022 season. "We're like the best worst team in baseball," Cora said. "Like, how did this happen?" That's a rhetorical question, of course. Cora had a front row seat all season as his Red Sox consistently…

On Friday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians will begin the 2022 Major League Baseball postseason at Progressive Field. Tampa Bay is making their fourth consecutive trip to the playoffs, though each of the last three trips have ended short of a championship. Cleveland is making their fifth postseason appearance in the last…

We're nearing the finish line now. Only two games remain in this delightful, unexpectedly competitive 2022 Orioles season. This is the first time in a long time that Orioles fans haven't been eagerly awaiting an end to their season-long suffering. For once, it's actually a bummer that the season is coming to a close, as the team has been an…

New York owns the best of both leagues. Both New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and New York Mets infielder Eduardo Escobar have received monthly honors. BUY MLB TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER Judge has been named American League Player of the Month. Here's what he did in September, per an MLB press release: The…

Teams trending in opposite directions open a three-game series in Chicago on Friday when the Cincinnati Reds battle the Chicago Cubs. The Reds (60-96), who have lost three in a row, have dropped six of their last seven games. The Cubs (70-86), meanwhile, have won four consecutive games and eight of nine. Chicago has clinched third place in the…

New York Yankees clinch 2022 AL East title in TorontoYankees players gather for a team photo amid a celebration on the field in Toronto as they clinched the 2022 AL East division title. As the Yankees moved closer to an AL East clinching party, manager Aaron Boone appreciated the benefits of planning out a postseason strategy. Over the next week,…