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ST. LOUIS - Tis the season for excessive social media scrolling, baseball fans. The clock is winding down on the MLB trade deadline. It's that time of the year when the St. Louis Cardinals usually find themselves busy making moves, though the chances of pulling off a blockbuster vary each season. Occasionally, the Cardinals will pull the trigger…

For years, the NBA and NHL have set the top of their draft orders through a lottery system. And Major League Baseball is about to do the same. The new MLB collective bargaining agreement struck ahead of the 2022 campaign called for a draft lottery beginning in 2023. The change was made to discourage tanking, as finishing with one of the worst…

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…

The weekend is finally here, which means the scheduled baseball slate this Saturday is filled with highly anticipated matchups from all around the league. With more oxygen and plenty of sun to account for out on the West Coast, the Detroit Tigers will continue their road trip in balmy Los Angeles as they square off with the Dodgers at Dodger…

National League West rivals will square off in the first of three games at Chase Field on Tuesday when the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers (79-32) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (63-48) as small road favorites on the MLB lines at the sportsbooks. The Diamondbacks enter the series opener 16 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and a…

The Astros haven't even held their World Series parade in Houston yet, but 29 other MLB teams are already focused on the 2023 Fall Classic. Houston won its second title in six years by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The team is among the contenders to win it all next season, but another powerhouse organization is pinned as the…

Today marks the end of the first "half" of the 2022 season and as the All-Star Game festivities get underway, it only seems fitting that we look back on the season thus far and highlight some of the good, some of the bad, and some of the ugly that I took away from the season at this point. So put on your best Clint Eastwood grimace, clench that…

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…

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…

After an absolute beatdown occurring within the thin air of the Mile High City, the Los Angeles Dodgers will seek another repeat of their performance from yesterday when they take on the Colorado Rockies for the second consecutive night. Let us take a closer look at our MLB odds series, where our Dodgers-Rockies prediction and pick will be…

The St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies play on Wednesday at 7:45 PM ET. Nolan Arenado and Ryan McMahon have been on a tear as of late for their respective squads. The Cardinals' 3.90 team ERA ranks 15th across all league pitching staffs. The Rockies average just 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, worst in the league. Ahead…

MLB odds series for our Rockies Cardinals prediction and pick. Kyle Freeland goes to the mound for the Rockies, while Jose Quintana gets the start for the Cardinals. Kyle Freeland has a 4.84 ERA. Just when it seems he might be making progress at various points in his 2022 season, he then gets knocked back a few pegs. He shut out the Brewers in…

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies 8/13/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Arizona Diamondbacks will oppose the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, CO on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 8:10 PM ET. Since the all-star break, the Diamondbacks performed admirably, finishing 11-8 in that period. The Arizona Diamondbacks enter this series with a 5-3…

Sunday means plenty of early baseball, but also means a new edition of The Run Line tonight from 8-10 p.m. ET with pinch-hit host Holden Kushner and myself talking all things MLB. It should be a lot of fun and I hope you get the chance to tune in. You can listen live HERE or subscribers can watch the live videostream HERE. There isn't a lot of time…

The Philadelphia Phillies (11-11) and New York Mets (15-7) meet in the rubber match of their 3-game series on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. First pitch is 7:08 p.m. ET at Citi Field. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Phillis vs. Mets odds with MLB picks and predictions. The Mets hold a 3-2 season series lead, having taken 2 of 3 in…

Corey Dickerson, a 33-year-old, McComb, Mississippi-born outfielder, who signed a one-year/$2.25M contract with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, was in Jackson, MS out golfing with father-in-law when he joined reporters on a Zoom call to discuss the deal he took from the rebooting ballclub in the nation's capital. The 10-year MLB veteran spent…

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…

The Cincinnati Reds and TJ Friedl will square off against the Colorado Rockies and C.J. Cron on Saturday at 6:40 PM ET in the second game of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park. The pitching staff for the Reds has a collective 8.9 K/9, the ninth-best in the majors. The Rockies have a 7.3 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, worst in…

The Astros haven't even held their World Series parade in Houston yet, but 29 other MLB teams are already focused on the 2023 Fall Classic. Houston won its second title in six years by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The team is among the contenders to win it all next season, but another powerhouse organization is pinned as the…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies will begin their four-game series with a Thursday night matchup at Coors Field. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Dodgers-Rockies prediction and pick we have laid out below. Los Angeles now owns baseball's best record with the Yankees' current…

A daytime rubber match is in store on Thursday as the St. Louis Cardinals battle it out with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Cardinals-Rockies prediction and pick will be revealed. The Cardinals enter the series finale fresh off a decisive 9-5 victory on Wednesday. Tasked with getting St. Louis the…

Cody Bellinger scored the winning run on Mookie Betts' infield single with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Dodgers starter Mitch White and three relievers combined to allow only one hit - a single by Brendan Rodgers in the…

With the 2021 postseason around the corner, the MLB playoff picture is starting to take shape. Which team has the best odds to win this year's World Series? USA Today Sports With around a month left in MLB's 2021 regular season, teams are making a push for the playoffs. And the Boston Red Sox are one of them. Right now, the Red Sox are sitting 2.5…

The Phillies will head to San Diego to finish their long road trip. The Phillies have gone 4-3 on the trip but are coming into play on a three game losing streak. The Padres have been one of baseball's best this season, welcoming the Phillies to town with a 44-27 record near the top of the National League. The Padres will be playing this series…

Pittsburgh Pirates (18-25) vs. San Diego Padres (28-16) May 27, 2022 9:40 pm EDT The Line: San Diego Padres -222 / Pittsburgh Pirates+160; Over/Under: -6.5 (Click here for latest betting odds) The Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Diego Padres meet Friday in MLB action from Petco Park. Pittsburgh is fresh off a series versus the Rockies this week,…

Who doesn't love some NL Central baseball? In this edition of division foes, the Pittsburgh Pirates will battle it out with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the first matchup of a four-game set on Thursday. Join us for our MLB odds series, where our Pirates-Cubs prediction and pick will be made. Heading into this one, the Pirates have dropped…

Ryan Spilborghs spent seven seasons as an outfielder for the Rockies, occasionally playing against former Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran. Spilborghs understands the criticism of Beltran over the 2017 Astros electronic sign-stealing scandal. He doesn't, however, believe it should hold Beltran out of the Hall of Fame. Beltran is currently on his…

On January 24th, the Baseball Writers' Association of America will unveil what players they've chosen for Cooperstown. Whoever gets the nod will be inducted, alongside Fred McGriff (more on him later), on July 23rd. This year's ballot has 28 names on it, half of which are first-time nominees. To get elected, a player's name must appear on at least…

Is it just me, or is the Orioles' roster going in circles? Yesterday the O's made a couple of surprising transactions, designating first baseman Ryan O'Hearn for assignment just two days after they'd acquired him from the Royals. To replace him, the Birds reclaimed first baseman Lewin Díaz, whom they'd claimed from the Pirates Dec. 2, then traded…

The MLB offseason is winding down as we are getting closer and closer to pitchers and catchers reporting to start another full baseball season. We have seen some big moves made across the board this offseason, as playoff teams tooled up their rosters to make another series push at a title in 2023. Here are the early World Series odds with a little…

I wouldn't be surprised to see the team surpass this guess *if* they can remain healthy, but it would just barely be over. I'm of the belief that the team really needs to lean into the youth movement which would indicate not as many victories. Dano_in_Tucson - 73Perhaps absurdly, I'm choosing to be hopeful that some of our farm talent (especially…

Following the first-ever MLB draft lottery at the annual winter meetings earlier this month, it's time for our first official 2023 mock draft! There is still a lot of time for prospects to rise and fall during the upcoming spring seasons, but this draft class has already taken shape on the strength of 2022 performances during the high school and…

The Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies will conclude their brief two-game series Wednesday afternoon. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our White Sox-Rockies prediction and pick we have laid out below. Chicago is playing some of their best baseball recently, winning three straight and seven of…

This column will bring you the quick-hitting stats, tidbits and factors you need to know to evaluate today's landscape of MLB games. No narratives, no fluff, no editorializing; just the cold, hard data to help you plan out your bets. Projections and Bets Stats courtesy of THE BAT X and EV Analytics. TODAY'S RANKINGS ROUND-UP Today's Best Starting…

Colorado Rockies (8-4) vs. Detroit Tigers (5-7) April 23, 2022 6:40 pm EDT The Line: Detroit Tigers / Colorado Rockies; Over/Under: - (Click here for latest betting odds) The Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers meet Saturday in a MLB doubleheader at Comerica Park. The Colorado Rockies look for a win after winning eight of their last 11 games. The…

The Rockies are weird. On the surface, they feel an awful lot like last year's Royals, who started the year with one of the best records in baseball but didn't have the run differential to back it up. The question is are the Rockies more the Royals or last year's Mariners. At just a game over.500 but with a run differential in line with much worse…

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…

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to continue their six-game road trip as they head to Cleveland to take on the Guardians in a three-game series. These teams are on opposite spectrums of the standings as the Guardians are likely looking to buy at the deadline while the Diamondbacks are likely looking to sell. What are we going to bet on for this…

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Check out our MLB odds series for our Dodgers Angels prediction and pick. Clayton Kershaw goes to the hill for the Dodgers, while Patrick Sandoval takes the ball for the Angels. Clayton Kershaw has a 2.40 ERA. Despite the aging process and a constant flow of injuries, Kershaw has found ways to…

Wilmer Flores and the San Francisco Giants face Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park on Thursday. First pitch is at 9:45 PM ET. The Giants have the 23rd-ranked batting average in the league (.233). The Rockies rank sixth in MLB with a.256 team batting average. Here is everything you need to get ready for Thursday's Giants vs.…

If you want to know why the odds are against the Red Sox making the playoffs, forget about the trade deadline, injuries, or underperformance. Just check out the schedules. Playing in the AL East exacts a toll, and nowhere is that more acutely felt than in the race for the final wild card spot. The Blue Jays and Mariners currently hold the top two…

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…

Yonathan Daza and the Colorado Rockies hit the field on Saturday at Wrigley Field against Hayden Wesneski, who will start for the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is at 2:20 PM ET for the second game of a three-game series. The Cubs have the 16th-ranked batting average in the league (.241). The Rockies rank sixth in MLB with a.257 team batting…

Back on track. We had a winning day yesterday going 2-1 and now I'm back with three MLB Best Bets to end the week. Let's finish strong. Sandy Alcantara (RHP, Marlins) [9-4, 1.76 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 138.1 IP, 123 K, 33 BB] Mitch Keller (RHP, Pirates) [3-7, 4.55 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 89 IP, 77 K, 34 BB] We head to Pittsburgh for the last game of a three-game…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Here is a preview of the Guardians' four-game series against the Athletics. Where: Progressive Field, Thursday through Sunday. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes will air Thursday and Friday's games while FS1 will televise Saturday's contest and Sunday's game will stream exclusively on Peacock. WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM and the…

Can Colorado Rockies starting pitcher José Ureña keep the ball down in the strike zone on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants? The answer to that question could well determine how the opening game of a three-game series at Coors Field between the two National League West rivals will go. In his last two starts for the Colorado Rockies, the…

With San Diego and Los Angeles in a tight battle for their division, L.A. has thrown haymakers, winning the first three games of the series. Who will prevail in Game 4? Find out in our MLB betting picks and predictions for Padres vs. Dodgers. It's a battle of southpaws Sunday as MacKenzie Gore and Clayton Kershaw close out the four-game series…

Using the season-to-date playoff predictions on FanGraphs - which relies on recent performance and poses a more neutral prediction system instead of weighting ballpark and opponent factors - the Rockies entered the 2022 season with a predicted record of 76-86 and odds to make the playoffs at 26.7%. Entering Saturday, that outlook has improved to a…

Boston may be without a pure starter on the mound tonight, but the margin in Brandon Woodruff isn't as great as perception seems to think. We're backing the BoSox bats to do their thing at hitter-friendly Fenway with our MLB betting picks. The Boston Red Sox haven't looked great following the All-Star break but should they be+145 home underdogs…

Detroit is gotten off to a cold start to the season, and it doesn't get any easier tonight against a future HOF pitcher and a stacked offense at Dodger Stadium. Find out why we're all in on Los Angeles in our Tigers vs. Dodgers betting picks. The Detroit Tigers (6-13) are losers of six straight and the hopes that this year's revamped roster could…