BetOnline Breaks Down Odds Of Sports’ Post-Virus Return
If you are on our website, you love sports. It really is that simple. With sports leagues currently all on pause due to the coronavirus, you probably love them more because, as the saying goes, [...]
Virus Delays In Asia Portend Tough Times For U.S. Sports
MLB had hoped it would be able to piggyback off the return of baseball in Japan and South Korea in order to start the regular season. Leagues in both of the countries had already been [...]
(Most) Owners Go To Bat For Workers Amid Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has essentially turned the world upside down. Entire cities have been shut down, all major, and many minor, sports activities are now offline, and businesses are feeling an economic squeeze unlike anything [...]
MLB Fantasy Draft: Middle Infielders To Target/Avoid
Thursday was supposed to be Opening Day across Major League Baseball. And with the games on the field, fantasy seasons worldwide would also be getting underway. But just as the games are in limbo because [...]
MLB Fantasy Draft: Corner Infielders To Target, Avoid
Thursday was supposed to be Opening Day across Major League Baseball. And with the games on the field, fantasy seasons worldwide would also be getting underway. But just as the games are in limbo because [...]
MLB Fantasy Draft: Starting Pitchers To Target, Avoid
Today was supposed to be Opening Day across Major League Baseball. And as with the games on the field, fantasy seasons worldwide would also be getting underway. But just as the games are in limbo [...]
With “Opening Day at Home,” MLB Keeps Game Alive
Baseball fans, teams and players were all looking forward to Thursday, the official Opening Day for <A href=”https://www.mlb.com/”>MLB</a>. It was meant to be the mark of a new era in baseball, one that would (hopefully) [...]
MLB Also Suspends Season, Opening Day TBA
Major League Baseball this afternoon decided to follow in the footsteps of the NBA & NHL by suspending operations due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Here is what we know so far: The powers that be [...]
Sports World Comes To Halt As Coronavirus Spreads
Thursday was a day that no one that would – or could – have ever seen coming. For the first time in history, all major sports leagues currently active are suspending their operations and their [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Things Brewing For Arcia
Playing statistics from spring training games don’t mean a whole lot when gauging player performances; however, they definitely mean a great deal when determining whether or not a player deserves to stay with the team. [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Toronto Blue Jays
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we continue our look at the [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Harper Dodges Bullet Again
The cuts keep coming in MLB. As spring training continues to separate the best from the rest, teams are trimming off the excess weight and sending players packing. Some are fortunate enough to be allowed [...]
Sports World Feeling Effects Of Cororavirus
The coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the sports world, as well as everywhere else. Some assert that there has been too much focus placed on the virus and that the media is hyping an otherwise [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Kopech Ready For Return
It’s two weeks and counting for Opening Day in MLB, and spring training continues to weed out the players who haven’t been able to muster the talent needed to impress coaches. With threats of the [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Baltimore Orioles
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we begin our tour through the [...]
Countdown To Opening Day: San Francisco Giants
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we conclude our look at the [...]
Tale Of The Tape: MLB Mulls Banning Video
MLB thinks it has the solution to prevent future sign-stealing scandals. Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to go old-school and take away in-game video usage, a practice that has been widely seen for since essentially the [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Yelich, Moncada Locked Up
The Chicago White Sox aren’t afraid to break out the checkbook if management thinks it will help them win games. This spring training has already found the team spending the big bucks in order to [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: San Diego Padres
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we continue in the NL West [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Rocky Times In Colorado
Baseball fans and players are making the most out of spring training as teams begin to take shape. There is still a lot of work to be done and a great number of prospects and [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Los Angeles Dodgers
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we continue in the NL West [...]
Reds’ Bauer Calls Out Sign Stealing — Quite Literally
Perhaps Trevor Bauer has found the best way to ensure MLB players don’t cheat – tell them what he’s going to throw. It’s most likely not a trend the Cincinnati Reds pitcher truly expects to [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Colorado Rockies
Incredible numbers to have if the Rockies can keep him on the team and motivated. Trevor Story is another big bat who will look to stay healthy again and wreak havoc on opposing pitchers. He [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Bieber Fever In Cleveland
If there was any doubt that Shane Bieber would start for the Cleveland Indians, he showed this weekend why he’s the man for the job. He took out eight of nine batters in his second [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Arizona D-Backs
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we begin our look at the [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Slow Start For Mets’ Diaz
Spring training hasn’t gotten off to a great start for the New York Mets and Edwin Diaz. The pitcher had a 2019 that was weaker than expected, and the Mets thought that 2020 would see [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Daddy Devers Back With Sox
Spring training is now in full swing (no pun intended) and teams across the MLB are starting to get a clear picture of who is going to be in charge of leading their squads to [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Pittsburgh Pirates
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we close out the NL Central [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Mets, Nimmo Get Scare
As MLB players continue to try to set the stage during spring training for as much field time as possible, there’s a lot of hustling going on. For example, Gerrit Cole of the New York [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Freeman Still On Mend
Baseball players continue to loosen up the joints and get back into the rhythm during spring training, with some already taking the field in games to see how they perform. There’s still a lot of [...]
Not Everyone Phillie Phans Of Mascot Makeover
The mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies has become the latest celebrity to succumb to peer pressure and go under the knife for plastic surgery. It was more than just a tummy tuck or a simple [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Cincinnati Reds
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we take a look at the [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Milwaukee Brewers
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Our tour through the NL Central continues [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Stripling Makes Rotation Case
This past weekend saw the start of the Cactus League games for MLB and things seem to be getting off to a good start. With some players hoping to impress coaching staffs with their talents, [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Judge Ready To Rise
Houston Astros cheating scandal. There – it’s out of the way and doesn’t need to be mentioned anymore today. Major League Baseball has 30 teams, and they deserve some press time, as well. Fortunately for [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: St. Louis Cardinals
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Our tour through the NL Central continues [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Severino Comes Up Lame
Spring training in the MLB is all about getting the joints and the muscles back in action, synchronizing the eyes and the incoming fast ball as you prepare to strike and getting an overall feel [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Chicago Cubs
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we begin our tour through the [...]
Countdown To Opening Day: Washington Nationals
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we close out the NL East [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Markakis Takes On Astros
For anyone who is already tired of the Houston Astros sign-stealing drama, feel free to skip this next part. Unfortunately, the cheating scandal is far from over, and it is going to be one of [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Philadelphia Phillies
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we take a look at the [...]
Spring Training News: Myers To Red Sox Still Alive?
MLB spring training is here and it’s time to gear up for a whole lotta baseball action. There are still plenty of trades and deals to be made as teams try to figure out their [...]
Spring Training News: Who Will Pitch In For Red Sox?
As MLB spring training gets underway, prying eyes are watching to see what teams will produce. The Boston Red Sox are now geared up for the new season, but there is reportedly at least one [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: New York Mets
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. Today we take a look at the [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Fresh Start For Red Sox
What does a cactus have in common with a grapefruit? If you’re a baseball fan, a lot. MLB has released a new spring training logo to help with its marketing efforts, and featured prominently are [...]
Spring Training Notes: Astros’ Apology Falls Flat
Spring is in the air. At least it is somewhere. States across the US are still dealing with some massive mood swings from Mother Nature, but this won’t stop baseball from moving forward. Spring Training [...]
Countdown To MLB Opening Day: Atlanta Braves
Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward Opening Day in late March. To kick off our series, we start [...]
Astros Scandal Center Stage As Spring Training Begins
It’s time to usher in a new era in baseball, hopefully one without cheating scandals and errant sports bets. Spring training is here and there is no doubt that games and players are going to [...]
MLB Roundup: Maddon Begins Latest Chapter
The next season of MLB action is right around the corner, and this year is going to see a considerable amount of changes. Some will be appreciated by teams and fans; others will have everyone [...]
Reeling MLB Explores Playoff Expansion Plan
MLB is hoping it can put the sign-stealing scandal to bed as quickly as possible, even if it means shaking up how league games are played. It’s possible that, in a little more than two [...]
Done Deal? Red Sox Improve Haul In Betts Trade To LA
The MLB on again/off again trade involving Mookie Betts is on again, and this time it looks like it’s here to stay. Betts is going to the LA Dodgers, along with David Price, after a [...]
Congress Now Eyeing MLB’s ‘Minor’ Disaster
As an organization, Major League Baseball is worth somewhere in the vicinity of $36 billion. However, as any business would, it wants to cut expenses it deems inappropriate. The idea is sound, but one of [...]
Our Baseball Hall Of Fame Vote: Schilling, Wagner
With the 2020 MLB Hall Of Fame class being announced this week I wanted to highlight a couple of players who have been so far overlooked and certainly deserve a spot in Cooperstown. For the [...]
Jeter, Walker Newest Members Of Baseball’s Hall
Major League Baseball has a couple more names to add to the Hall of Fame. On Tuesday, two players were selected for inclusion, one of which almost received all 397 ballot possibilities by the Baseball [...]
MLB Cheating Scandal Unleashes Social (Media) Disorder
Cheating in MLB games may be more widespread than only what has recently been revealed about the Houston Astros. On the other hand, it may not be – it all depends on who you ask. [...]
Red Sox The New Black Sox As Cora Awaits Fate
Man, isn’t it always something with Major League Baseball at this time of century? The baseball world was rocked to its foundation on Monday with the news that Astros manager A.J. Hinch and general manager [...]
“Made In China” Has Suspicious Ring To It
China is known for producing goods that are less expensive than most and, in many cases, of inferior quality. The old adage “you get what you pay for” rings true more than ever with many [...]
Winter Meetings Day 1: Strasburg Sets High Bar
The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings got off to a rousing start in San Diego on Monday, with one of the biggest names on the free agent market choosing to stay home. Now, because of [...]
Meet The Mets. Meet The New Owner, Too
The New York Mets have a new owner. While the deal isn’t yet cast in stone, it has come far enough for it to be considered a sure thing, unless some major catastrophe strikes in [...]
Manfred Signals Houston Has A Really Big Problem
After accusations that the Houston Astros cheated througout the 2017 season surfaced, the team’s integrity flew right out the window. Club owner Jim Crane hasn’t released any public statement on the matter, further fueling the [...]
Strasburg, Cole Dominate Chatter At GM Meetings
The MLB GM Meetings are still underway in Arizona and there is a lot that is needed to be discussed. From player movements, to game time to the allegation that the Houston Astros may have [...]
Betts’ Future Dominates MLB GM Meetings
It’s that time of year. The general managers from across Major League Baseball get together with their crews and try to figure out who needs to go, who needs to be brought in and who [...]
MLB Musings: Wither Mookie In Boston?
The MLB season may be over after a surprise World Series victory by the Washington Nationals, but teams aren’t taking much of a break. There has already been movement on the front and back lines [...]
D.C. Is District of Champions As Nationals Take Title
All good things must come to an end and that’s true of the MLB season, as well. The fairy-tale ending of this championship competition was certainly not what anyone had anticipated, but which the Washington [...]
World Series Game 7: Bet On Runs Early, Often
There are no better words for a baseball fan than “Game 7 of the World Series” and for the fifth time in the last 10 years, we get a winner-take-all game in the MLB postseason. [...]
Game 6 Best Bet: Take Nationals To Top Verlander
The Houston Astros are just nine innings away from winning the World Series title and are favored to do so tonight in Houston. Let’s take a look at tonight’s matchup, props and sides to find [...]
The Week Ahead: MLB Crowns World Series Champ
The World Series is about to wrap up this week, giving sports fans more time to concentrate on all the other action happening across the sports world. The NHL and the NBA are starting to [...]
World Series Game 3: Top Props
The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros packed up from Texas after the first two games of the World Series and are now ready to continue their combat in the nation’s capital. Prior to the MLB [...]
Girardi Manages New Beginning With Phillies
The path to a World Series Championship next season may have just gotten a lot shorter for the Philadelphia Phillies. The last time they were in the MLB final games was in 2009, and they [...]
World Series Props: Best of Game 1
The World Series showdown gets underway Tuesday night and it’s a battle between two teams that fought hard to reach this point. The Washington Nationals may have had an easy ride through the playoffs, but [...]
The Week Ahead: World Series, NBA Season Begin
This week is already gearing up to be a spectacular week for sports fans. The New England Patriots travel to New York to take on the Jets in what could be the Jets only second [...]
No Ordinary Joe: Maddon Returns To Angels
The Los Angeles Angels didn’t have the best season this year on the field, finishing 72-90 and fourth in the American League West. And it was far worse off the field, with the death of [...]
Daily Picks, Oct. 15: Nationals Good Bet To Sweep
The contestants for the World Series are almost known. The team that will represent the National League has already been decided, in theory (Happy 15th anniversary, 2004!), while the American League still needs to work [...]
Daily Picks, Oct. 14: Packers, Nats Seek Control
Tonight will see some incredible sports action, from the gridiron to the diamond. There’s definitely going to be some channel-flipping going as sports nuts go back and forth between Monday Night Football and the NLCS, [...]
LCS Preview: Yankees, Cardinals To Start Hot
We’ve finally narrowed the World Series field down to four teams in two divisions. With the ALCS and NLCS matchups set, let's break down each one and make some series predictions and Game 1 previews. [...]
Daily Picks, Oct. 9: Look For Dodgers-Cardinals in NLCS
If anyone expected there to be uncontested sweeps during the current MLB playoffs, they’ve found out that the teams have had different plans in mind. The race is on and the stress levels are high [...]
Daily Picks, Oct. 7: Nationals Survive, Yankees Advance
The MLB postseason games are already proving to be better than anyone had expected, with no real sweeping performances by any team. As the pressure builds, there will be even more exciting action and all [...]
Daily Picks, Oct. 4: Cardinals, Yankees, Dodgers
The race to the World Series is on and there have already been several important outcomes. The LA Dodgers are up 1-0 in the NLDS after beating the Washington Nationals 6-0 Thursday, and they’re going [...]
Dodgers, Braves Our Picks For NL Division Series
The time has come! The Wild Card games have been played and we can finally get started with the Division Series portion of the MLB Postseason. That means we have four series to break down [...]
Astro-Nomical: Man Bets $3.5M On World Series Win
There are sports wagers and then there are insane sports wagers. This would definitely qualify to be placed in the latter column, and probably qualifies the gambler to be placed in an asylum. A furniture [...]
MLB Wild Card Preview: Nats, A’s To Advance
The 2019 MLB Postseason is finally upon us! Sports bettors and fans alike rejoice! With fewer games on the schedule, we have extra work to do finding betting value on the Wild Card games & [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 28
It’s the last weekend of the MLB regular season so let’s make the most of it with some free picks to close out the year. Chicago Cubs +160 |Cole Hamels (7-7, 3.92 ERA) at St. [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 27
We went 2-1 last night with winners in the Athletics vs Mariners game and a win with the Brewers as a moneyline underdog. Let’s end the last week of the regular season on a high [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 26
We split games last night with the Brewers coming up big and the Yankees letting us down. With just five days left in the regular season, we continue our march toward a winning season in [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 25
Well, this is it folks, the last few days of the MLB regular season are here but there are still berths to be claimed and divisions to be won. With the stakes high and all [...]
Yost, Leader Of Royals’ Renaissance, To Retire
Ned Yost is stepping down. The manager of the Kansas City Royals has decided that it’s time to pass the torch to someone else, moving on after nine years with the team. The retirement of [...]
Wild Finish In Store For Final MLB Postseason Spots
The MLB season is beginning to draw to a close and now is the time to start looking at who is on top, who might still be in the playoff race and who is already [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 24
Sunday marks the final day of the MLB regular season and we’re primed to end the year on a winning note. With that in mind, let's take a gander at a pair of games for [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 20
Will the Yankees be a bit hungover after their big win last night? Can the Rays continue their Wild Card push tonight vs the Red Sox? Can we maintain our winning picks record for another [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 19
The Chicago Cubs are playing for their postseason chances as they line up to host the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday night. They’re quest makes them a fine play on a limited slate. St. Louis Cardinals [...]
Baseball’s Battle Over Game Pace As Old As Time Itself
That interest in baseball is dying is manifested by the dropping off of the crowds that to the games. That sounds like a lead-in to any MLB story that could circulate today. However, it actually [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 18
The Los Angeles Dodgers take the field tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays, the last team with a winning record that LA will face this regular season. I what could be a preview of the [...]
Giolito Shut Down As MLB Teams Make Final Roster Shuffles
The past week has seen some MLB movement both on the field and in the office. Teams are looking to optimize their crews as best as possible as the pennant race heats up and more [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 17
The Tampa Bay Rays have everything to play for Tuesday night as they look to lock down one of the American League Wild Card spots with 11 games left to play. Tampa Bay Rays +125 [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 16
New York Mets -145 | Steven Matz (10-8, 3.84) at Colorado Rockies +130 | Antonio Senzatela (9-10, 6.87), 6:40 p.m. ET The New York Mets have had perhaps the most shocking turnaround in the second [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 13
Colorado is in a bad spot tonight with the combination of gas can pitcher Jeff Hoffman and the thin air at Coors Field. He makes another start for Colorado amidst the mounting injuries to the [...]
MLB Weekend Preview: Despite DeGrom, Take the Over
As is the case with many matchups this deep into the season we have a team that has nothing to play for and a team with everything to lose. But is the desire and need [...]
Pixel Picks: Our Choice For Best Sports Video Game Athletes
In celebration of Thuesday’s National Video Game day, I wanted to take a few moments to talk about the top-10 greatest video game athletes of all-time. You know, the guys that you or your friends [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 12
The National League East-leading Atlanta Braves have reeled off a pair of wins so far in this four-game series and look to close things out Thursday night in Philly. Atlanta Braves -120 | Julio Teheran [...]
Major League Baseball Picks: Sept. 11
Looking to bounce back like the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday after a rough Tuesday, we persevere. Here is another set of games that we’re hoping does us a bit better than last night’s picks. Oakland [...]
Brown Saga Takes Disturbing Turn For Patriots, NFL
Welcome to Rumor Has It. Our weekly post that focuses on the various sports rumors driving fans crazy around the world. The Never-ending (And Troubling) Antonio Brown Saga Where do we start? First, Cryogate. Then [...]
Cubs Scrambling After Baez Lost To Thumb Injury
The MLB regular season is nearing its completion and teams have spent a great amount of time perfecting their lineups as they vie for position in the stretch run toward the pennant. As the virtual [...]
Major League Baseball Picks: Sept. 10
Back for another week of winning MLB picks. Let’s take a deep dive into our best bets for Tuesday, September 10th, 2019. Oakland Athletics +140 | Tanner Roark (8-8, 4.04 ERA) at Houston Astros -160 [...]
Major League Baseball Picks: Sept. 4
After another perfect day we are 5-0 on the week with our MLB picks, let’s keep the ball rolling with some best bets for Wednesday night. Philadelphia Phillies -145 | Aaron Nola (12-4, 3.45 ERA [...]
Major League Baseball Daily Picks: Sept. 2
What better way to cap off a long holiday weekend than with some Labor Day Major League Baseball picks for a pair of games on Monday night. First up, the Cleveland Indians (79-57, 2nd place [...]