Just Like Old Times: La Russa Back With White Sox
It was 34 years ago that the Chicago White Sox fired manager Tony La Russa. Most of the players on the current White Sox roster were not even born yet. Now, they will be privileged [...]
Turner’s COVID Controversy Could Last Well in 2021
The LA Dodgers had just won the 2020 World Series, after a hard-fought six games against the Tampa Bay Rays, for the first time in 32 years. They had come close a couple of times, [...]
Blue Heaven: Dodgers Capture First Title Since ’88
Thirty-two years is a long time to wait for the LA Dodgers to finally win another MLB World Series, but the true-blue Dodger faithful never gave up. Anywhere the Dodgers played, there was always a [...]
MLB World Series Game 6 Picks: Dodgers vs. Rays
Tonight could be the last MLB game of 2020 if the Dodgers manage to beat the Rays in game 6 of the World Series. We’re looking at game & player props in this article for [...]
2020 World Series: Rays Look To Stay Alive In Game 6
When any MLB World Series gets to Game 6, the outcome becomes more unpredictable for both amateurs and experts alike. This is the night that anything can, and often does, happen. The LA Dodgers are [...]
2020 World Series: Dodgers On Brink Of Title
The LA Dodgers have wanted to be in this position for a very long time now and just the idea that one more victory over the Tampa Bay Rays will get them the World Series [...]
2020 World Series: Pitchers Take Stage For Game 3
If you believe in statistics, the numbers say that whichever team wins Game 3 of the 2020 World Series has a 69% chance to go on to win the MLB World Series. But the game [...]
2020 World Series: Snell Gets Rays Back In Play
During and after the first game of the 2020 MLB World Series on Tuesday evening, the general consensus was that, obviously, the LA Dodgers had the better team, and that this would be a short [...]
Cohen Ever Closer To Mets Ownership
Steve Cohen grew up a Mets fan. Even before he had money, before the Mets were any good, Cohen loved the Mets. He finally became a minority owner of his beloved Mets in 2012, purchasing [...]
2020 World Series: Dodgers Up 1-0 Behind Kershaw, Betts
The first game of the 2020 MLB World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays got off to a very quiet start indeed. In fact, the first three innings were so [...]
Vik’s Picks World Series Game 1: Rays vs. Dodgers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntmuLJVrs4E&feature=youtu.be Vik takes a quick look at Game 1 of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers and shares his picks and parlays with the world. Rays moneyline and [...]
World Series Preview: LA Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
One of the most talked about and anticipated sporting events to take place each year is the MLB World Series. Even as this season was somewhat abbreviated by the COVID-19 situation, the playoffs did go [...]
Can Astros Pull A 2004? Can Braves Pull A 1990s?
Each year when the cool weather starts to roll in from Canada, another drama is unfolding in selected baseball parks around the country. It’s time for the MLB Playoffs, which every year serve as a [...]
Vik’s Picks ALCS Game 4: Rays vs. Astros
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPjsY8q3YsY Vik goes back to baseball on Wednesday with a free pick on tonight's ALCS Game 4 between the Rays and Astros. Can Houston avoid an embarrassing sweep or will the Rays seal the [...]
Take Them Out To The Crowd: MLB Brings Back Fans
The cardboard cutouts of baseball fans are cute, especially the ones where folks sent in their dogs. But there are never enough of them to actually make the place look like it is full of [...]
Multisport Monday! MLB Playoffs, NFL Picks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t365Aaa7SFg Multisport Monday is back! With all the issues surrounding COVID, its great to even have one sport to watch much less two to start the week. Tonight we’re betting Game 1 of the [...]
MLB ALDS Game 5 Pick: Yankees vs. Rays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIDhn9cjd34 Tonight the American League playoffs will see another team head home. Will it be the Rays or the Yankees playing golf on Monday? Read on and see what Matt has to say about [...]
SportsIntel Podcast Ep. 14: NFL Week 4 Recap, MLB, NBA
https://youtu.be/zHk_wJOxesw Jeff Goldberg, Vikas Chokshi and Erik Gibbs look back on NFL Week 4 and try to give Jeff reason to believe his Padres can take down the Dodgers in the National League Division [...]
Vik’s Picks: American League Division Series, Yankees vs. Rays
https://youtu.be/JZywxT_ODjs The NFL is off until Thursday night and the NBA Finals resume on Friday. So Vik turns his attention to the Major League Baseball Division Series on Wednesday night for today's picks. [...]
No Minor Ruling For MLB, MILB
After 120 years, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is coming to an end. Maybe that’s a slight exaggeration, but there are going to be sweeping changes after the US Supreme Court refused to dismiss a class-action [...]
MLB Daily Picks: Padres-Dodgers NLDS Game 1
The truncated MLB season is starting to reach the final stretch. Things have gotten interesting as the season has progressed, and the National League Division Series (NLDS) finds two California teams fighting for the win [...]
Daily NFL, MLB Picks: Division Series And Pats-Chiefs
What a wonderful Monday night of sports we have ahead of us with the MLB Playoffs and a Monday Night Football doubleheader. With a lot to dissect, let’s jump right into a multi-sport parlay to [...]
MLB Postseason Picks: Padres vs. Cardinals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux-NZ5_E9Dc&feature=youtu.be With just one game on Friday night we’re going to take a deep dive into the St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres NL Wild Card game 3. Cardinals (Jack Flaherty | 4-3, [...]
Sportsintel Podcast, Ep. 13: Week 4 NFL Picks
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MLB Daily Picks, Sept. 30: Wild Card Round
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmH0-klN5uE&feature=youtu.be Day one of the MLB Postseason was a wild one but we’ve no time to rest as Wednesday brings us eight more games to dissect. Here are my best bets for day two [...]
MLB Postseason Wild Card Round: Day 1 Recap
This MLB season has gone by too fast. That’s what happens when you only get a limited amount of baseball action because of COVID-19. There were four American League Wild Card Games held on Tuesday, [...]
Sports Intel Podcast Ep 12: Recap of NFL Week 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOXgqH0hDoE The crew gets together to review the ups and downs from Week 3 of the NFL season. They cover some upset wins, more injury issues and what we can expect from the weeks [...]
Vik’s Picks MLB Playoffs Edition: Cleveland Indinas vs New York Yankees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYvQuB8wX8c&feature=youtu.be Vik takes a break from the NFL & NBA to tackle the first day of the MLB playoffs. His focus tonight is game one of the Indians and Yankees.
MLB Standings: Where They Stand, Sept. 23
The last week of the 2020 MLB season is about to end. The regular season, which was reduced to 60 games due to the coronavirus pandemic, will wrap up this coming Sunday. The start of [...]
MLB Standings: Where They Stand, Sept. 17
Major League Baseball is heading toward the postseason. Things may have gotten off to a rocky start because of COVID-19, but they quickly turned around and got on course. Most teams are down to just [...]
Meet The (New) Met: Cohen Finalizes $2.475B Purchase
Multimillionaire investor Steve Cohen is now the proud owner of the New York Mets. Cohen just pulled out his checkbook and paid $2.475 billion for the team acquisition. After a protracted bidding process, he will [...]
MLB Standings: Where They Stand, Sept. 14
Down the stretch they come! We have just two full weeks of the Major League regular season to go, and the races in the six divisions across both leagues are coming into sharp focus. With [...]
Braves New World: Atlanta Drops 29 Runs On Marlins
What in the world did the Atlanta Braves eat? In a game against the Miami Marlins yesterday, they pulled out a victory from far-left field that no one could have expected. The score is almost [...]
MLB Standings: Where They Stand, Sept 8
Labor Day has passed, and whether it’s a normal, 162-game season, or a truncated, COVID-19 60-game season, we are fully into the final stretch of the Major League Baseball pennant chase, and these next three [...]
Cubs, DraftKings Bringing Sportsbook To Wrigley Field
The MLB panorama is changing, all thanks to the Chicago Cubs. The team announced plans to have a sportsbook at Wrigley Field, one of the most iconic ballparks, that will offer betting windows and auto-service [...]
Dickerson Does Denver In Giants’ Massive Blowout
The San Francisco Giants must have eaten their Wheaties yesterday. Slugger Alex Dickerson, who was acquired from the Padres in June 2019, had a massive and glorious win with the San Francisco Giants last night, [...]
Padres’ Big Weekend Sets Up Wild September
The San Diego Padres and General Manager AJ Preller have acquired a bunch of players in a big weekend ahead of the trade deadline yesterday, ready to take the team to an entirely new level. [...]
MLB Proposal Set To Revolutionize Minor Leagues
MLB had a virtual meeting on August 27 with Minor League Baseball (MiLB), and it formally presented to its baseball cousin’s negotiation commission a proposal that would encompass a new Minor League system for the [...]
Speed Thrills: Phillies’ Quinn MLB’s Fastest Man
While much of sports talk right now centers on protests and boycotts, this doesn't mean that there's not room to talk about other things. The Philadelphia Phillies' Roman Quinn has impressed teammates and everybody within [...]
LATEST: NBA Back; NHL, WNBA, Some MLB Protests
Professional athletes across all U.S. sports leagues including the NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA continue to take action with protests after games were canceled Wednesday in solidarity with the Milwaukee Bucks, who boycotted their playoff game [...]
UPDATE: More Teams Boycott; NBA, MLB Postpone Games
As civil unrest in the U.S. continues after another videotaped police shooting of a black man, the NBA and MLB have taken action in a powerful way, with teams deciding to boycott games. STORY UPDATED [...]
Pujols Adds To Legacy By Reaching No. 2 in RBI
Los Angeles Angels star Albert Pujols is now an RBI master and is now in an exclusive group with one of the most-prestigious RBI records in Major League Baseball. The first baseman moves up in [...]
MLB Daily Picks, Aug 24: Trevor Bauer Power Hour
Another week brings us a fresh slate of MLB games to wager on, and Matt has Monday Aug 24’s best picks for your betting pleasure. MLB Daily Picks Aug 24, 2020 Reds (Trevor Bauer | [...]
MLB Daily Picks, Aug 21: Braves And Dodgers
Despite some delayed MLB games due to COVID-19, Friday night, 21 Aug, has a ton of betting value to choose from and Matt has a pair of best picks to end the week a winner. [...]
William Hill Weekly Online Betting Promotions
With the NBA Bubble in full swing and the playoffs having arrived, there is a lot of basketball to look forward to. Things have come together better than anyone could have expected, and the start [...]
MLB Daily Picks, Aug 20: Bay Area Best Bets
Thursday’s MLB betting slate on Aug 20 is full of value and Matt has a pair of plus money picks to pad your pockets. MLB Daily Picks Aug 20, 2020 Angels (Jose Suarez | 0-0, [...]
MLB Not Ready To Let Fans Back In Ballpark
Maybe it is too soon for MLB to allow fans at the ballparks. The risks are still high, and the chances of spreading the coronavirus among the fans exist. Some clubs are considering letting fans [...]
MLB Daily Picks, Aug 18: Dodgers-Mariners Over, Twins
Tuesday’s MLB betting slate for Aug 18 is full of value and Matt has a pair of plus money picks to pad your pockets. MLB Daily Picks Aug 18, 2020 Mariners (Marco Gonzales | 2-2, [...]
Positive Development? MLB Adjusts COVID-19 Rules
MLB has implemented new rules which allows players with a positive COVID-19 test to come back to the game. However, this may sound kind of risky because the players with the virus could eventually infect [...]
MLB Daily Picks, Aug 14: New York, New York
Friday’s MLB betting slate on Aug 14, 2020 has a pair of New York teams kicking off important series against division rivals and we have your best picks for a big night for the Big [...]
MLB Daily Picks, Aug 13: Pitcher’s Duel In Los Angeles
We are now one-third of the way through the 66-day Major League regular season. Our Matt DeSaro gives his top MLB picks of the Thursday Aug 13 slate: MLB Picks Aug 13, 2020 Pirates (Trevor [...]
Astros’ Cintron Faces MLB Wrath For Brawl With A’s
People were expecting to see some type of punishment for both guys who got involved in a bench-clearing fight this past Sunday in a game between the Houston Astros and the Oakland A’s, but no [...]
Thought Bubble: MLB Explores Options To Stop Outbreaks
The bubble has worked for the NBA and the NHL, so perhaps MLB is learning its lesson. According to sources, MLB might use bubbles for the playoffs and there is reportedly discussion about this possible [...]
MLB Daily Picks, Aug 12: CWS-DET, TEX-SEA Over
We are now one-third of the way through the 66-day Major League regular season. Our Matt DeSaro gives his top MLB picks of the Wednesday Aug 12 slate: MLB Daily Picks Aug 12, 2020 White [...]
MLB Standings: Where They Stand: Aug 11
And just like that, the Major League season is 1/4th complete. With the season compressed into 66 days – and assuming we actually make it to late September – each 22 day-stretch is the equivalent [...]
MLB Picks, Aug 10: Dodgers, Astros-Giants Over
We’re almost three weeks into the Major League season, and while there are still concerns about the coronavirus, especially in St. Louis, the games continue to go on. Our very own Matt DeSaro gives his [...]
MLB Changing Rules in Wake of Marlins’ Outbreak
The baseball season might get a little more controlled. The MLB has reportedly decided to change the rules and protocols after the coronavirus outbreaks seen with the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals, and [...]
MLB Major Storylines After a Crazy Week
It’s been a crazy week in MLB. The action continues – both good and bad – and, for now, the season remains intact. There’s still a long way to go before anyone can say the [...]
MLB Standings: Where Things Stand, Monday, Aug 3
And just like that, the Major League season is 1/6th complete. With the season compressed into 66 days – and assuming we actually make it to late September – each 11 day-stretch is the equivalent of [...]
MLB Back On Brink As Cardinals Join COVID Roster
The season has only now just gotten started, but there is growing concern that season might have to be called off. According to a report on ESPN.com Friday afternoon, commissioner Rob Manfred has informed MLBPA [...]
Kelly No Hero, Says MLB With Suspension
It’s been an interesting couple days in the MLB scene when Joe Kelly of the LA Dodgers was given an eight-game suspension yesterday for having shown bad behavior against the Houston Astros when the two [...]
Marlins Reeled In As MLB ‘Nightmare’ Unfolds
After some players and staffers with the Miami Marlins tested positive for COVID-19, the 2020 season is in danger. The season could be shut down due to fears of coronavirus and as a way to [...]
MLB Picks And Parlays: Tuesday, July 28
We’re already seeing games postponed due to COVID-19 outbreaks, but we still have a pair of dynamite MLB matchups on Tuesday July 28 to bang the books, as we have a look at our picks [...]
MLB In Crisis: Marlins COVID Outbreak Wreaks Havoc
There is potentially very bad news for MLB fans. Two games for Monday night have been cancelled due to positive tests of COVID-19. Some sources reveal that 14 players and coaches on the Miami Marlins [...]
MLB Picks And Parlays For July 24
Baseball made its return on Thursday with two games (well, technically, 1½), but today is the real Opening Day of the MLB season with a nearly-full slate of 14 games, and you bet we have [...]
MLB 2020 Regular Season Futures: Our Top Props
The MLB season is finally here! It has been a long wait for baseball to return, but better late than never, right? With a 60-game season, literally anything can happen, but the bets must go [...]
MLB 2020 Team Futures Odds: Picks And Parlays
Tick tock, tick tock. The clock is ticking as we are literally a day away from MLB’s 2020 Opening Day! That also means the time to get your baseball futures betting done is also dwindling. [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Kansas City Royals
Baseball is back! Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and we continue [...]
MLB Decision Leaves Officials Scoring From Home
A change just announced by league is going to be interesting, and is already causing a little controversy. The MLB is planning to have officials scoring from home as a way to reduce the exposure [...]
No Fighting! No Licking! Welcome To New MLB Rules
A decision has been announced by the MLB that has to do with implementing some new changes to the rules so that games will be more interesting. The purpose behind this is to speed up [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Chicago White Sox
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Players Uniform in Support of Social Justice
MLB team uniforms could see a few adjustments. League players are thinking about adding social justice messages on their MLB uniforms as a way to support movements like Black Lives Matter and racial inequality. Even [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Cleveland Indians
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Detroit Tigers
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Tampa Bay Rays
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: New York Yankees
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
Hostilities With Players Over? MLB Looks Down Under
MLB and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) continue to settle their differences and have reached an agreement after weeks of long discussions It’s good news that shows how cooler heads can prevail, and is a [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Boston Red Sox
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Baltimore Orioles
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Toronto Blue Jays 2020
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Washington Nationals
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Atlanta Braves
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Philadelphia Phillies
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: New York Mets
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Miami Marlins
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Milwaukee Brewers
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Releases 2020 Schedule, But COVID Chaos Reigns
Baseball’s almost back. MLB has released the reduced schedule for the coming 2020 season, as well as issues regarding how it will handle coronavirus tests. Unfortunately, the league and union are concerned because they are [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Chicago Cubs
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: St. Louis Cardinals
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Pittsburgh Pirates
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Cincinnati Reds
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
Game Over? Manfred Doubts MLB Plays 60 Games
This may be just enough to cause players to reconsider taking the field. As MLB owners and players fought over how to carry out the 2020 season, one of the sticking points was the number [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Los Angeles Dodgers
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: San Francisco Giants
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Arizona D-Backs
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July, and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: Colorado Rockies
Baseball is back! We think. Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at two of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we head toward MLB Opening Day in late July and [...]
MLB Opening Day Countdown 2.0: San Diego Padres
Baseball is back! We think. So, once again, Each day, SportsIntel’s Matt DeSaro will take a look at one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball as we countdown to the MLB Opening Day [...]
Mets On The Block: J-Lo, A-Rod On Buyer’s List
J-Lo might soon be the owner of the New York Mets. The team has been rumored to be for sale for a while, and there hasn’t been any shortage of interest. The possibility of Jennifer [...]
MLB’s New Normal Under COVID-19 Ground Rules
MLB has officially laid out most of the new rules that will be activated for the upcoming truncated season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. After team owners and players finally decided to move [...]
PLAY BALL! MLB, Players Agree To 60 Game Season
Major League Baseball in the US has had an intense couple of years, but thankfully now the MLB has agreed with players to have a 60 game season. It has needed to manage significantly tricky [...]
Play Ball, Or Balk? Latest MLB Offer Revives Hope
MLB needs an umpire, someone who can come in and help owners and players come together and reach an agreement on how to get baseball back on the field and in front of fans. So [...]
Ballgame Over? MLB Season Looks Out On Strikes
It is looking more and more like baseball fans won’t be able to root, root, root for the home team this year as the MLB season in 2020 could be over before its started. As [...]
MLB Makes Another Pitch, But Unlikely To Hit
MLB still can’t figure out how to put players back on the field to resume the season that was called off due to the coronavirus just ahead of Opening Day this past March. Team owners [...]
MLB New Proposal: Too Little, Too Late?
MLB owners have blinked first and send a new proposal to players today. After reaching a stalemate with players over how to play out the 2020-21 season, it came down to who would prove to [...]
Players Counter MLB As Season Remains On Brink
It’s beginning to look like there may not be any baseball this year. The MLB and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) are in a game of “who will blink first,” as each continues to hold [...]
Texas Plans To Allow Fans To Attend Sporting Events
It might be time to put all sports outdoors – NBA, NHL, and the obvious choices that are already primarily held outside. Sports leagues around the world have come up with some pretty unique ways [...]
Baseball In 2020 In Limbo As MLB, MLBPA Spar
It’s strike two for MLB owners – one more strike and it’s game over for the MLB baseball season as it continues to be in limbo land. Attempts at reconciling differences of opinion on who [...]
MLB, Players Remain Apart on Economics Of Re-Start
This week is the most important week in MLB in the past 25 years. That’s ESPN’s Jeff Passan’s position, as the future of the MLB season hinges on whether or not MLB owners and the [...]
MLB Still Targeting July Return From Coronavirus
Major League Baseball has a game plan for its game plan for a return from coronavirus. After significant low-level conversations about how to continue with the season that came to a halt just before Opening [...]
Bundesliga Back, Could U.S. Sports Be Far Behind?
The international sports world may only be barely hanging on by a thread as it continues to suffer at the demonic hands of the coronavirus, but it looks more and more like things are going [...]
Coasts Clear, Sports See Return Amid Coronavirus
The sports recovery has begun, even if it is going to be a slow road to a complete return. Most sports fans had resigned themselves to the fact that nothing was going to happen in [...]
MLB Owners Send Players Proposal For July Start
Tomorrow might be the most important day in the recent history of baseball. It’s the day MLB owners will hand over to players a proposal for how they envision the rest of the 2020 season [...]
KBO Picks And Parlays, May 12
With one week in the books, the Lotte Giants remain the only unbeaten team in the Korean Baseball Organisation. Today I will look forward to this week and share my best picks and parlays for the [...]
Court Case Could Saddle Sports Leagues With More Debt
By some estimates, professional sports leagues are on the verge of losing $12 billion because of the coronavirus pandemic and saddling them with debt. The figures, which ESPN put together with some help from a [...]
KBO Picks And Parlays And DFS Plays On Opening Day
The KBO is slated to begin their season in just a matter of hours, and we have some free picks and parlays, as well as some DFS advice for the first day of Korean Baseball. [...]
Play Ball! KBO Brings Baseball To Sports-Starved Fans
Not only are sports bettors dealing with the lack of events due to COVID-19, but the DFS world is suffering too. To help ease the pain, let’s get familiar with the Korea’s KBO baseball league [...]
MLB Still Targeting July Return Despite COVID-19
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is determined to have a baseball season, one way or another, despite the continued presence of the coronavirus. First, there was the idea of having all teams congregate in Phoenix, AX [...]
MLB Still Mulling Plans To Play Despite COVID-19
With the MLB still mulling plans over to put together a viable solution that would allow players to get back on the field and fans to get their baseball fix. There have been several ideas [...]
MLB Steps To Plate In Coronavirus Testing Study
If MLB players can’t get on the field because of the coronavirus, perhaps they can help find a cure for the disease. According to Jeff Passan from ESPN, MLB players, league employees and executive and [...]
Jackie, Hank Highlight Busy Week In Baseball
Even though the coronavirus continues to have the sports world in a headlock, there is still work to be done. The NFL is moving forward with its draft and the NHL is starting to recruit [...]
Yankees Dandy Atop Forbes MLB Franchise List
Forbes magahzine loves to provide money rankings, and people love reading them. For the 23rd year, the bean-counters behind the curtains at the journal have put together a list of all MLB teams in order [...]
MLB Considering Mid-May Return In Arizona
With a little bit of strategic planning, and a whole lot of luck, baseball might be ready to get going before long. MLB was forced to suspend the season just ahead of Opening Day because [...]
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 but virus delays in Asia suggest that might not [...]
(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 MLB. It was meant to be the mark of a new era in baseball, one that would (hopefully) be [...]
MLB Also Suspends Season, Opening Day TBA
Major League Baseball this afternoon decided to follow in the footsteps of the NBA & NHL by suspending the season and operations due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Here is what we know so far: First [...]
Sports World Comes To Halt As Coronavirus Spreads
Thursday was a day that no one that would – or could – have ever seen coming, as sports comes to a halt. For the first time in history, all major sports leagues currently active [...]
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. [...]
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 Coronavirus
The coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the sports world, its effects being felt as much as everywhere else. Some assert that there has been too much focus placed on the virus and that the media [...]
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 [...]
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 mulls banning 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 so there can be no sign stealing. It’s most likely not a trend [...]
Spring Training Roundup: Bieber Fever In Cleveland
If there was any doubt that Shane Bieber would start for the Cleveland Indians when MLB kicks off, he showed this weekend why he’s the man for the job with a serious dose of Bieber [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: Aaron 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 begins and there is no doubt that games and players are going to be [...]
MLB Roundup: Joe 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 as Betts is going to the LA Dodgers. Along with David Price, a [...]
Congress Now Eyeing MLB’s ‘Minors’ 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 of baseball stars being announced this week I wanted to highlight a couple of players who have been so far overlooked and certainly deserve a spot in [...]
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 the scandal that has recently been revealed about the Houston Astros. On the other hand, it may not be – it all depends on who you [...]
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 when an item says Made In China, it's often of inferior quality. The old adage “you get what you [...]
Winter Meetings Day 1: Strasburg Sets High Bar
The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings got off to a rousing start on Day 1 in San Diego on Monday, with one of the biggest names on the free agent market choosing to stay home. [...]
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 throughout the 2017 season surfaced, the team’s integrity flew right out the window and now commission Rob Manfred has indicated they have a big problem. Club owner Jim [...]
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 with guys such as Stephen Strasburg, to game time to the allegation [...]
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 [...]