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We are less than two weeks into the 2023 calendar year, but we've got bold predictions of a litany of things that will go down in Major League Baseball over the course of the next 11.5 months. Most of our predictions are about things that will happen during the 2023 MLB season, of course. A breakout rookie. An unlikely MVP. A surprise AL West…

Now that the 2022 MLB trade deadline has passed, it's worthwhile to check back in on the updated World Series odds. While the Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros still sit atop the World Series odds boards, given the changes to this year's playoff format, it's truly anyone's game once the 12-team field is officially set. A handful of playoff-contending…

I can't decide what's more bewildering: That the Red Sox really feel like they did something on Wednesday morning, or that so many of the rest of us don't. The clearest emotion to find is joy for Rafael Devers, his evolution from a 16-year-old Dominican free agent to the unquestioned face of the franchise complete in a shade less than a decade.…

The Boston Red Sox and star third baseman Rafael Devers are finalizing an 11-year, $331 million contract, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan and Joon Lee. Devers and the BoSox agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million deal for the 2023 campaign on Tuesday to avoid arbitration. Per ESPN, Devers' 11-year deal will go into effect this year and run through the…

I can't be the only person whose pulse spiked seeing the words "Rafael Devers" and "agreement" on their phone Tuesday until realizing it was just for a $17.5-million deal covering his last year before free agency. No matter. Good news is good news, and avoiding even the suggestion of arbitration with The Last Red Sox Superstar qualifies as…

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…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping J.D. Martinez can add some pop to their lineup in 2023. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, Martinez has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the reigning National League West champs. Despite being connected to many of the top free agents this offseason, the Dodgers have been fairly quiet when it comes to actually…

The hardest part of breaking up is usually moving on. For the Cubs, the hardest part was how long the relationship dragged on. Chicago's clubhouse had to be a really uncomfortable place last season. The writing was on the wall like a big graffiti art piece that the team was going to undergo a lot of changes. The core of the 2016 World Series team…

Reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge put an exclamation point on MLB's 2022 Winter Meetings with the largest free agent contract in MLB history, a nine-year, $360 million deal to remain with the New York Yankees through his age 39 season in 2031. As per MLBTR, "The $40 million average annual value on the contract establishes a new record among position…

So far, it has been a pretty quiet Winter Meetings for the Dodgers - at least, when it comes to retaining or brining in new players. They've still only signed Shelby Miller and officially announced Clayton Kershaw's re-signing, but they've lost some free agents along the way. Trea Turner on Monday signed an 11-year, $300 million deal with the…

The Dodgers will not be signing Jacob deGrom as he signed a five-year deal with the Rangers. What does this mean for the Dodgers and the starting pitching market? Also, the Dodgers continue to be linked to Carlos Correa while the Padres are linked to Trea Turner. Chris Martin will not be returning to the Dodgers, as he signed with the Red Sox. Why…

With the Milwaukee Brewers 2022 season set to start on Thursday, it is that time again to give my previews and predictions for each team in the NL Central. With Spring Training finished, the rosters for each team are essentially set and the players that each team have will be the ones they will roll with into the season. For the second year in a…

There is more to the San Francisco Giants' offseason than the Great Aaron Judge Pursuit. Judge, the All-Star outfielder from Linden (San Joaquin County), is certainly San Francisco's top target, and there appears to have been a sea change in thinking about where he'll land. After an MVP-worthy season with the Yankees, the consensus was that he'd…

MLB free agency is underway. Over at MLB Trade Rumors, the predictions are in. Steve Adams, Tim Dierkes, Anthony Franco, and Darragh McDonald went through their list of the top 50 MLB free agents and each made a prediction as to where he will sign. This offseason is a big one for the New York Mets. With many free agents of their own, the team will…

Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series between the Cincinnati Reds (31-29 regular season) and Atlanta Braves (35-25) starts Wednesday at Truist Park at 12:08 p.m. ET (on ESPN). Below, we analyze the Reds-Braves MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. RHP Trevor Bauer vs. LHP Max Fried Bauer: 5-4 with a 1.73 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 12.3 K/9 and 2.1…

The Los Angeles Dodgers postseason roster for the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres is comprised of the planned 13 pitchers and 13 position players, with Dustin May, Blake Treinen and Miguel Vargas among the inclusions. Hanser Alberto, Caleb Ferguson and Craig Kimbrel are notable omissions from the Dodgers NLDS…

San Diego and Los Angeles meet for Game 2 of the NLDS after the Dodgers picked up a 5-3 win yesterday. With two studs on the mound tonight, our MLB betting picks are eyeing the total on this game - read more to see where we lean. The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the San Diego Padres when the teams meet once…

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of an MLB 2022 National League Division Series Wednesday, October 12, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The game will be live streamed on fuboTV. Left-hander Clayton Kershaw gets the start on the mound in Game 2 for the Dodgers, vs. right-hander Yu Darvish for the Padres. Los Angeles leads…

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play host to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night for Game 2 of the NL Divisional Round. The Dodgers took Game 1 by a final of 5-3. Last night, Padres SP Mike Clevinger was rocked in his 2.2 innings of work, giving up five runs (four earned) as the Dodgers jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead. Dodgers SP Julio Urias was…

Is it 100 years of history? Is it proximity? Is it a mutual hatred of each other's respective teams? The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres certainly don't have a storied rivalry that goes back decades, but the feud between the two Southern California franchises is as intense and furious as a lion snatching at meat. The two teams wrote…

The playoffs are moving into the Division Series, and the Rangers are watching from their couches for the sixth straight October. But if they feel like catching a game, they won't have any trouble spotting familiar faces. They could watch the Padres (featuring Yu Darvish and Jurickson Profar) take on the Dodgers (Joey Gallo and Chris Martin). They…

For the second time in the past three years, the Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series. The Padres will be hoping for a better outcome than last time, when the Dodgers swept them in three games, while the Dodgers will be hoping for the exact same result: another victory on the road to a World…

Just one season ago, the Atlanta Braves proved how important a team's bullpen can be in today's MLB during their World Series run. Postseason games can be won or lost by arms coming out of the back-end of the'pen and this year 11 of the 12 teams playing for the title finished the regular season with the top-14 bullpens by ERA. While some starters…

2. Not tinkering with the bullpen sooner The Giants bullpen led baseball with a 2,99 ERA in 2021 and they returned nearly every reliever for the 2022 season. However, betting on stability and continuity proved to be the wrong choice for the most volatile area on the roster. The 2022 bullpen has posted a 4.03 ERA, which ranks near the middle of the…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball. But we have seen LA dominate during the regular season over the course of the past few years, yet consistently fall short in the playoffs with 2020 being the exception. How can the Dodgers avoid falling short once again in the 2022 MLB playoffs? LA needs an unprecedented hero. They need someone…

Once again, the Los Angeles Dodgers are a legitimate contender. Currently owning the best record in baseball, Dave Roberts' squad is firing on all cylinders this season and is looking like a surefire favorite to come out of the National League once the World Series rolls around. While they have dealt with numerous unfortunate injuries throughout…

The Dodgers enjoyed celebrating their National League West title victory on Tuesday night, but they couldn't extend the party Wednesday. The Arizona Diamondbacks scored three runs in the bottom of the 10th inning to secure a 5-3 win over the Dodgers to close out the series. Final: Dodgers lose 5-3 as Craig Kimbrel gives up walk-off home run Craig…

The Dodgers' big blue machine jumped on Brad Keller early and cruised to a 12th consecutive win, 13-3 over the Royals on Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium. That's one win shy of the Dodgers' longest streak since moving to Los Angeles, while wearing Brooklyn uniforms in the middle game of the weekend series in Kansas City. The first seven Dodgers…

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 two mediocre pitchers taking the hill and wind favoring the offense, we're expecting Game 2 of today's doubleheader to be a high-scoring one. We break down the Over - and why the Cubs should ultimately prevail - in our MLB betting picks below. The Wrigley Field faithful will be treated to a twin-bill on Memorial Day as the Milwaukee Brewers…