#AL Pennant

Between 2012 and 2018, Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale made the All-Star Team all seven seasons and finished between second and sixth in the AL Cy Young Award in all seven. He's also played in exactly 11 games over the last three seasons. Raking in $90 million in salary those three seasons from the Red Sox, he's been one of the biggest financial…

Seemingly out of nowhere, the day before Christmas, the Toronto Blue Jays pulled a monster trade that not only shook up the American League East but also re-shifted. We reached out to Johnny Avello, director of race and sportsbook operations for DraftKings, and a member of the Sports Betting Hall of Fame, for his thoughts on the trade the brought…

We're a third of the way through the 2022 MLB regular season, and offense has slowly but steadily improved league-wide just in time for summer. We have a decent sample size of games and data with which to work, so now seems like a good time to analyze the futures betting odds for AL pennant, NL pennant, and World Series winners. Let's dive right…

Happy 2021 to all. A new year calls for a new batch of entertainingly dubious and dubiously entertaining baseball predictions. Ordinarily, the difficulty of such predictions comes down to the results. But in these unusual circumstances we find ourselves in, you'd have just as much difficulty predicting whether fans will be able to attend, the…

A lockout won't stop oddsmakers from posting predictions for the 2022 Major League Baseball season. SportsBetting.ag has the White Sox as favorites to win the AL Central this season and the Cubs coming in fourth in the NL Central: AL Central White Sox -175 Detroit Tigers+550 Cleveland Guardians+600 Minnesota Twins+750 Kansas City Royals+1200 NL…

The Chicago White Sox are still trying to find some winning consistency this season as they look to catch up with the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central. But a road sweep of the Detroit Tigers would be a good place to potentially start. The reigning AL Central champions have taken the first two games of their series in Detroit, winning 9-5 on Monday…

It's not every day that arguably the best young player in Major League Baseball becomes available via trade, but Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto fits the bill. The term "Herschel Walker-type deal" has been thrown around regarding Soto's asking price from Washington, and at 23-years old and under team control until 2025, it's actually quite…

After being courted by Steph Curry and his favorite childhood team, 2022 AL MVP Aaron Judge has decided to re-sign with the New York Yankees with a nine-year, $360 million contract. He'll have a top-five salary in Major League Baseball and returns to a team and a city where he set an American League record by bashing 62 home runs this past…

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…

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…

Almost two months after Opening Day, Major League Baseball's 2021 season has passed its quarter mark. Summer will determine which teams will contend for the World Series crown and which ones will set their sites on the future. The Boston Red Sox currently lead the AL East with a 25-18 record. After a strong start to the 2021 season, the Red Sox…

It's here. The 2017 Major League Baseball postseason starts tonight (see the wild-card and division series broadcast schedule here). The 162 games that all 30 teams played in the regular season are behind them, and the teams that are in baseball's "second season" will all reset to match up in series play. The postseason is also a different animal…

The visiting Toronto Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night for the series opener at Angel Stadium. The Angels are 27-17 and are two games behind the Houston Astros for the American League West lead. They will begin a four-game weekend series at home on Thursday against the 23-20 Blue Jays. The Angels entered Wednesday night's…

The Angels relieved manager Joe Maddon of his duties Tuesday afternoon. Phil Nevin takes over as interim manager. The firing is the second in less than a week in major league baseball, with the Phillies dismissing Joe Girardi last Friday. The Phillies promptly went on to sweep the Angels, including a dramatic come-from-behind win Sunday night. I…

The Tampa Bay Rays (53-37) meet the Atlanta Braves (44-45) Friday to start a three-game series at Truist Park. Game 1's first pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rays vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Tied 0-0. RHP Michael Wacha is Tampa Bay's projected starter. Wacha…

The Oakland A's won the AL West in last year's shortened season. They went 36-24 in the regular season and made their third consecutive postseason appearance. Below, we look at the Oakland A's MLB futures odds, including their projected 2021 win total and World Series odds at BetMGM. Oakland defeated the Chicago White Sox in a three-game AL Wild…

The Astros are the best-run franchise in baseball. Since 2017 only the Dodgers have won more games, and no one has been their league champion more often than the Astros. And that is despite a payroll $70-80 million less than the Yankees or Dodgers in 2022. The Yankees all screamed, "We Want Houston." What fools. What hubris. No one can believe that…

With a little over a month remaining in the 2021 MLB regular season, the oddsmakers have begun to make significant adjustments in their future markets as division races heat up. Focusing on one favorite or spotting a longshot who offers long-term value remains the best way to attack futures betting. The Los Angeles Dodgers (+250) remain…

The Major League Baseball season is finally here, and fans could not be more exciting. We have a great slate of games this opening weekend and the 162-game slog will take us through Spring and Summer. Get pumped for the beginning of the season with a great promotion from one of the biggest sportsbooks on the market. DraftKings Sportsbook is one of…

The New York Yankees (82-65) host the Cleveland Indians (71-73) on Friday for the start of their three-game series at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze the lines around the Indians vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions. New York had its three-game winning streak snapped against the Baltimore Orioles…

Following a 4-1 victory in Game 1, the New York Yankees are priced at -360 to win the AL Division Series over the Cleveland Guardians, per DraftKings. We have Game 2 odds, and a preview of the pitching matchup below to help with your MLB Playoff betting. The two teams meet again on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Yankee Stadium. DraftKings Sportsbook has NY…

The Houston Astros stunned the Seattle Mariners with an 8-7 walkoff win in Game 1 of their AL Division Series. The victory does nothing to lessen the fact oddsmakers see Houston as the favorite to win the American League pennant. According to FanDuel, the Astros are -500 to win their best-of-five series against the Mariners, which resumes in…

The New York Yankees host the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of an MLB 2022 American League Division Series Tuesday, October 11, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The game will be live streamed on fuboTV. Gerrit Cole gets the start on the mound in Game 1 of the best-of-5 series for the Yankees, vs. fellow right-hander Cal Quantrill for the Mariners.…

Of the 12 teams who advanced to the playoffs, no club was a bigger surprise than the Central Division-winning Cleveland Guardians. Their+4000 AL Pennant and+5000 World Series opening odds were the lowest among not just the remaining teams but the entire playoff dozen. And here they are. Who would have thunk it? That's in contrast to the New York…

After winning 99 games and returning to the top of the AL East, the New York Yankees are favored to reach the ALCS, which could see them face the Houston Astros for the AL pennant for the third time in six seasons. But first, there's the not so small matter of dispatching the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS. Earning one of the top two seeds in the…

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On Tuesday, the Houston Astros will face the Seattle Mariners in Game 1 of their American League Division Series. The Astros are the No. 1 seed in the AL Playoff bracket. Seattle defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in two games in the Wild Card round, and in their first postseason appearance since 2001, the team has become the lovable underdog that many…

The difference in recent fortunes between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros can be measured by their recent postseason success. Sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays in their AL Wild Card set, the Mariners won a playoff series for the first time since 2001. That was so long ago, Houston was still playing in the National League at the time. The…

The New York Yankees begin their postseason odyssey on Tuesday with Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees are listed as the favorites at -156 to win the ALDS, while FanDuel has the Guardians at+132 in early odds just after the conclusion of its Wild Card series win over the Rays. The best odds on the…

All rise! Aaron Judge and the Yankees are back at it. After a scary slump in August, the Yankees charged through September and clinched the AL East title, winning a bye straight to the ALDS and home-field advantage against either the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees' World Series odds are looking pretty good right now,…

Mariners: Mariners over Blue Jays in WC round, lose to Astros in ALDS. Larry Stone AL pennant: Blue Jays NL pennant: Braves World Series: In a rematch of the 1992 World Series, the Blue Jays win again, this time in seven games instead of six. Mariners: Not locking up the No. 1 wild-card seed (or the No. 3, for that matter) will come back to haunt…

The Mariners (5) travel to face the Blue Jays (4) in a best-of-three wild-card series at Rogers Center on Friday at 4:07.m. ET. The Jays finished the season 92-70, while the Mariners posted a 90-72 record. Both clubs are young and hungry, and this sets up to be a dynamic showdown. This is Seattle's first postseason appearance since reaching the…

The Guardians and the Rays are seeded third and sixth respectively in the MLB playoff bracket, with the winner moving on to face the Yankees in the ALDS. No MLB team was hotter down the stretch than the Guardians. Cleveland closed on a 24-6 run, winning each of their final eight series. Despite the impressive run however, the Guardians have the…

There's symmetry in the Toronto Blue Jays (92-70) and Seattle Mariners (90-72) meeting in the AL Wild Card playoffs. Both teams entered as MLB expansion franchises in 1977. As the only Canadian MLB franchise, the Blue Jays literally are Canada's team. However, Seattle's proximity to Canada has created pockets of Mariners fans in British…

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The regular season has all but come to an end, with the MLB Playoffs set to begin this Friday as the new Wild Card round makes its inaugural debut. Four teams from each league will square off in the new round, where they will play a three-game series with the top seeds retaining home field advantage through the entirety of the series. The winners…

There are multiple games tonight on the American League schedule, and there's value to be found. Below, you can find our AL best bets from FanDuel Sportsbook. The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians are set to kick off a three-game series tonight from Progressive Field. The Rays enter this matchup after splitting a four-game series with the…

According to multiple national news outlets, Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter the country by Sept. 30. This policy change would allow unvaccinated professional athletes to travel north of the border to compete in games. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to make a formal announcement regarding the…

If you're lucky enough to get hold of the tickets to a Seattle Mariners VIP box, you'll be in for a wild and fantastic experience. The best thing about these private seating areas is that they offer some of the best views and amenities that allow you to enjoy a highly engaging experience. If you wish to enjoy more than what a regular game…

The Chicago White Sox' rocky season continues to remain on shaky ground, as one of their All-Stars won't be available for the next several weeks. Shortstop Tim Anderson tore a ligament in his hand and will now be out 4-6 weeks; according to National MLB insider Russell Dorsey. Anderson reportedly suffered the injury on a check swing in the White…