#Cy Young Award

The Chicago Cubs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs Dodgers prediction and pick. Mark Leiter Jr. gets the ball for the Cubs, while Tony Gonsolin takes the mound for the Dodgers. Mark Leiter Jr. has a 4.85 ERA. He has pitched only 29 2/3 innings this season, so it's not as though he has built a substantial…

This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson's Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, . And to get it regularly in your inbox. When Drew Carey was still hosting the show, he'd open by saying: "Welcome to'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', the show where everything is made up and the points don't matter." The same can be said about the…

After a slightly delayed start, Opening Day for the 2022 season is just days away. That also means you only have a few days remaining to get some final player prop bets in before the season starts. Several sportsbooks have set over/unders for some key players on the Red Sox. They've also set odds on certain players' chances to win the American…

The New York Mets face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a regular season game on Friday, April 15, 2022 (4/15/22) at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Local New York fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirectTV Stream or fuboTV, while fans in Arizona can watch the game for free via a trial of DirectTV Stream. Fans who live outside the New York…

Trevor Bauer become a free agent on Thursday, but the market will be a lot more hostile toward the 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner than it was two winters ago, when Bauer signed a three-year, $102-million deal with the Dodgers after turning down a lucrative offer from the New York Mets. "The only guy who I know for sure would sign him is…

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been around for over a century, and over that time, they've managed to win their fair share of World Series (7, to be precise). But in recent years, the team has fallen on hard times. They have made the playoffs three times since 2017 but only won the title in 2020. The Dodgers are hoping for their 8th win this year…

Rays officials couldn't have been much more pleased with how the 2019 season turned out. They made it to the playoffs for the first time in six seasons as the core of young players they cleared room for in previous roster reshaping developed into impact players, and they boasted openly about how well set up they were for the future. "There's so…

The Houston Astros boasted one of the best and deepest rotations in baseball last season. It was a very big reason they were able to overcome the Philadelphia Phillies and win the World Series. Now, they've lost Justin Verlander, arguably the best pitcher in baseball and the reigning AL Cy Young award winner. That depth, as well as the true talent…

With the All-Star break in the rearview, the 2022 MLB season is about to kick into high gear. The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and this year's deadline could see one of the game's best players get moved in Juan Soto. Once the deadline passes, the race for the playoffs will be on with just over two months of the regular season…

After a decade of unprecedented regular-season dominance, but all too familiar playoff disappointment that continued Saturday night with their elimination in the National League Division Series, the Dodgers find themselves in a familiar place entering this offseason. Trying to sustain the success that included winning a franchise-record 111 games…

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Brewers Dodgers prediction and pick. Eric Lauer goes to the bump for the Brewers, while Julio Urias will start for the Dodgers. Eric Lauer has a 3.58 ERA, but what is more important than that fact is that he pitched a very strong game against these same…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will go head-to-head in an NLDS MLB Playoff matchup. The Dodgers and Padres have an NL West rivalry with one another, but LA has controlled most of their head-to-head matchups. As a result, Los Angeles enters this NLDS as the favorite. But can they take of business against San Diego? The Dodgers won 111…

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to try and break out of the giant shadows cast by the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox in the AL East ahead of the 2023 season. While general manager Ross Atkins and president Mark Shapiro have undergone heavy criticism for not pulling the trigger in the past, they have made some solid moves this winter, ahead of a…

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…

The New York Mets suffered a brutal blow as Jacob deGrom signed a massive five-year deal to head to the Texas Rangers. The Mets lose their ace and a franchise icon in the process. This is rough information for Mets fans to digest, but it's comforting knowing they have the richest owner in the sport who's proven he's willing to spend unheard-of…

After a largely lackluster showing in the free agent market the last few months, the Boston Red Sox offseason is likely going to revolve around the trade market for the rest of the winter, and that's not just according to me. Chaim Bloom himself has indicated as such and while getting a long-term deal for Rafael Devers should be a priority as well…

The New Year, Volume 2023 is upon us, and that means a dual occasion to reflect upon our misfires of the year prior and look forward to our derelictions of the year to come. As it turns out, this grim ritual of inventory can also be applied to the clubs that play This, Our Baseball. The Royal We shall now do such a thing. Resolution: At least…

Opening Day at Wrigley Field brings us the Interstate 94 rivalry. We like the Brewers to have their way with Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks and win as road favorites with the total going Over. Find out more in our Brewers vs. Cubs picks. The first game of the MLB regular season will feature the Chicago Cubs hosting the Milwaukee Brewers for a day…

The Milwaukee Brewers begin their quest for a fifth consecutive postseason appearance when they open the 2022 MLB season against the host Chicago Cubs on Thursday's Opening Day. Milwaukee made the playoffs in consecutive years just once before its current run that started with a division title in 2018. The Brewers also won the National League…

The Texas Rangers may not be a factor in the AL West or AL playoff race this season, but they do have one of the season's biggest surprises in pitcher Martin Perez. Today, Perez will look to continue his hot start against the Chicago White Sox and Lucas Giolito, who will be looking to pick up a valuable win for the home team. While Perez is not yet…

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…

Two of the NL's best teams collide when the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres face off on Tuesday at Petco Park in San Diego. The Padres (28-14) are just a half-game behind the Dodgers (28-13) for the best record in the league. Meanwhile, the Brewers (26-16) lead the NL Central and have the fourth-best record in the NL. On Tuesday two Cy Young…

This story was excerpted from Scott Merkin's White Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, . And to get it regularly in your inbox. Making predictions for an upcoming Major League Baseball season is tough enough following Spring Training, and those prognostications come after watching baseball for six weeks to gain a working knowledge of…

With Mike Elias having proclaimed "liftoff" for the Orioles, Camden Chat writers are hoping for some impactful free agent additions to the roster. Over the next few weeks, we'll be looking through possible signings - some more realistic than others. In this, the fourth installment of "Orioles Hot Stove 2022: Go Big or Go Home," let's talk Jacob…

One of the biggest things that happened throughout the course of last MLB season was the fact that Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher and former NL Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer was suspended for 324 games, and that was reduced to 194 games by an independent arbitrator. What does that mean? Well, Bauer is now officially reinstated and can…

Philadelphia crushed Seattle last night, and with Robbie Ray's regression this season, we're not expecting the reigning Cy Young winner to save the M's this evening. Find out why Aaron Nola should continue to send the home side adrift in our Phillies vs. M The Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners clash in an interleague matchup on Tuesday…

The Colorado Rockies have lost five consecutive road series and are one of only five MLB teams with fewer than ten road wins at this point of the season. But after picking up a solid series-opening win in San Francisco last night, Colorado is in position to wrap up a road series win tonight against the Giants. Last night, German Marquez picked up…

There are only 188 days in a Major League Baseball season - the White Sox spent 152 of them in first place last season. From May 7 through Oct. 3, Chicago led the AL Central and had a double-digit lead for all but two days from Aug. 7 on. The division is a bit better in 2022, as the Tigers and Twins have made some free-agent moves and smart…

The San Francisco Giants postponed a news conference Tuesday to introduce Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-Star shortstop's physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Giants have not announced publicly any…

MLB odds series for our Dodgers Giants prediction and pick. Julio Urias goes to the mound for the Dodgers, while the Giants have not yet announced a starter as of 12:30 p.m. Eastern time, 9:30 a.m. Pacific, on Saturday. Julio Urias will almost certainly start for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. With Tony Gonsolin hurt…

It has been a heady few months for Justin Verlander. After missing the 2021 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, the pitcher helped steer his Houston Astros to a World Series title-racking up his third Cy Young award and first-ever World Series win in the process. And then, in early December, he agreed to a two-year $86 million contract with…

The San Diego Padres take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Check out our MLB odds series for our Padres Dodgers prediction and pick. MacKenzie Gore gets the assignment for the Padres, while Clayton Kershaw takes the bump for the Dodgers. MacKenzie Gore electrified the National League with the first two months of his much-anticipated rookie season. Gore…

We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors. The Braves (Dansby Swanson), Dodgers (Trea Turner), Red Sox (Xander Bogaerts) and Twins (Carlos Correa) have all lost star shortstops in free agency this offseason. Where might they turn for an external replacement? According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal (subscription required),…

One of the best rivalries in all of baseball will be renewed on Thursday night when the San Diego Padres open up a four-game set on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The two teams come into the day separated by only 1.5 games for the top spot in the NL West Division. This weekend's four-game series could very well alter the outlook within…

It sounds more like the name of a movie or a book - Waiting for Godot, Waiting for Guffman, Waiting to Begin - but for now, it remains central to this impressive, fascinating and oddly puzzling Blue Jays season. The Jays have found themselves in the standings right about where they were expected to be - among the best teams in baseball. And they've…

Michael Brantley also has an expiring deal, which could shift Yordan Alvarez to left field full time. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The joy of winning a World Series championship is irreplaceable, but the Houston Astros may have to do some replacing of their own in the coming months. As is customary every MLB offseason, a slew of players who won a world…

Believe it or not, the Baltimore Orioles - who previously occupied dead last as a moneymaker for bettors - returned major winning potential ahead of the MLB All-Star break. The same franchise that labored to a 254-455 record, and finished a combined 191 games behind the American League East powers from 2017-2021, would have won bettors the most…

New York is coming off a 101-61 season and an appearance in a National League Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. The Mets won 24 more regular-season games in 2022 under first-year manager Buck Showalter than they did the year before under former skipper Luis Rojas. That raised expectations for 2023, and Mets owner Steve Cohen and…

The Dodgers reached an agreement Wednesday with free-agent pitcher Noah Syndergaard on a one-year contract, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation who weren't authorized to speak publicly. The deal will pay Syndergaard $13 million guaranteed and includes another $1.5 million in performance bonuses. The deal should fill out the…

Article courtesy OddsShark ( @OddsShark) The Washington Nationals advanced to a National League Division Series for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after edging the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Tuesday's Wild Card Game. The Nationals closed as home favorites against the Brewers at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com but find themselves listed…

Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting content to nj.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The first-place New York Mets (-125) hit the road to begin a three-game series against the Miami Marlins (+105) at LoanDepot Park with hopes of extending their…

The Mets have gone 10-8 in the 33-year-old Bassitt's outings this season, 12 of which have been of a quality variety. He was sharp early in the season - four of his first five turns were quality ones. And he's been even more filthy of late, spinning six straight quality performances. The former All-Star has gone 3-3 with a 2.43 ERA over that…

The Cleveland Indians grabbed a 2-1 lead in the World Series on Friday night with a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The win also restored the home-field advantage the American League champions had lost by dropping Game 2 at Progressive Field. Now the pressure rests squarely on the Cubs' shoulders heading into Saturday's Game 4. A 3-1…

The Tampa Bay Rays have been making a strong case year after year that they are the real Moneyball team in Major League Baseball. Despite annually having one of the lightest payrolls in baseball, they still manage to put up a competitive product on the field, and that's looking to be the same case again this 2022 MLB campaign. The Rays have…

With the All-Star break in the rearview, the 2022 MLB season is about to kick into high gear. The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and this year's deadline could see one of the game's best players get moved in Juan Soto. Once the deadline passes, the race for the playoffs will be on with just over two months of the regular season…

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Last night in Oakland, Framber Valdez outdueled the previously unbeaten Paul Blackburn to lead the Houston Astros over the A's in the series opener between the two AL West rivals. Tonight, Cristian Javier will look to do the same against Frankie Montas to lead Houston to its seventh series win in its last nine series. The Astros lost two of three…

Pity the poor Houston Astros. Now that Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has left to sign with the New York Mets, the Astros starting pitching rotation must be in shambles. Wait, you mean the Astros still have the best 5-man rotation in baseball? At less money all told than the Mets will pay one Justin Verlander? This is like the time…

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…

Pity the poor Houston Astros. Now that Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has left to sign with the New York Mets, the Astros starting pitching rotation must be in shambles. Wait, you mean the Astros still have the best 5-man rotation in baseball? At less money all told than the Mets will pay one Justin Verlander? This is like the time…