The New York Yankees won’t have Aaron Boone around for an unspecified amount of time after he took a leave of absence to address a medical matter that included surgery to install a pacemaker. No word yet on who will take over as interim skipper. Carlos Mendoza is the current […]
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NL MVP Odds: Juan Soto, Mookie Betts Among Top Contenders in Crowded Field
22-year-old stars Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. are among the top picks to win the National League’s Most Valuable Player award, according to the latest 2021 NL MVP odds. Unlike in the AL MVP race, where Mike Trout stands as the clear favorite, there are a number of leading […]
AL MVP Odds: Can Anyone Stop Mike Trout from Winning His Fourth Trophy?
Mike Trout seemingly comes into every season as the odds-on favorite to win the American League Most Valuable Player award. Even coming off what was, arguably, his worst full season in the majors, oddsmakers still see the Los Angeles Angels superstar as the man to beat in the AL MVP […]
MLB Win Totals: Will the LA Dodgers Avoid the World Series Hangover?
Oddsmakers set the win totals for the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers at 103.5 over/under, for one of the highest totals in some time. So, will the Dodgers really fade the curse of the World Series hangover? In the last 50 years, only three franchises have won the World Series […]
Back or Fade the Bronx Bombers? NY Yankees 95.5 o/u Win Total
The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas released MLB win totals and the New York Yankees are one of the highest on the board with a win total over/under at 95.5. The Yankees would have to win 60% of their games in order to hit 96 wins and secure the over […]
Dodgers Still World Series Favorites Heading into Spring Training, Bettors Heavily Back Mets
Pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Wednesday, marking the unofficial start to baseball season. And while there are 162 regular-season games and eight months to go before the World Series, bettors are already starting to focus on a few teams that might win a championship in 2021. The […]
MLB, Players Union Agree to Carry Over Some COVID Protocols for 2021 Season
Major League Baseball will return to a 162-game season in 2021, but that doesn’t mean it’s back to business as usual. The league and the MLB Players’ Association agreed Monday to a series of protocols for the upcoming year while rejecting some of the wholesale changes to MLB rules that […]
Trevor Bauer Signs Three-Year Deal with Dodgers, Cementing LA as World Series Favorite
Trevor Bauer has signed a three-year, $102 million with the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, further strengthening what may already have been the strongest roster in Major League Baseball. The Dodgers beat the New York Mets for Bauer’s services, with many outlets reporting that the two teams were […]
How Sports Got Tangled Up in the GameStop Stock Wars
By now, most people have heard about the recent battle over a videogame retailer’s stock. But, few understand how the GameStop stock saga impacted sports and gaming. An MLB owner, a casino company — and even the Super Bowl — all became part of the drama. It all started with […]
MLB, MLBPA Sparring Over Proposal for Delayed 154-Game Season
Major League Baseball has proposed delaying the start of the 2021 season and shortening it to 154 games, but the MLB Players Association appears unlikely to accept the change. Under the MLB proposal, spring training would start in late March, with the regular season beginning in late April. League Proposes […]
Masahiro Tanaka Returns to Japan, Yankees Add Pitchers Jameson Taillon and Darren O’Day
After a seven-season stint with the New York Yankees, starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka returned to Japan after he signed a two-year contract to play with his old team, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. The Yankees added starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to fill an open spot in the rotation. The Yanks […]
MLB Free Agency: Bauer, Ozuna, Turner Still on the Market as Spring Training Nears
After a historically short 2020 campaign, Major League Baseball teams moved back to the business of hot stove season. While some of the biggest names are off the market, several prominent MLB free agents are still looking for teams just three weeks before pitchers and catchers are due to report […]
Shutout: Baseball Hall of Fame Inducts No New Members, First Time Since 2013
Curt Schilling came up 16 votes shy of induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, leading the way in a year where no player earned the necessary votes for inclusion in baseball’s most exclusive club. Schilling earned about 71% of the vote, with Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds […]
Players Union Rejects Proposals for Universal DH, Expanded Playoffs in 2021
When Major League Baseball expanded its playoff format to 16 teams and made the designated hitter universal across both leagues, many observers thought these changes were here to stay, at least in some form. But the MLB Players Association has rejected a proposal to keep a universal DH in exchange […]
Toronto Blue Jays Sign George Springer, Target Fellow Former Astro Michael Brantley
The Toronto Blue Jays are raiding the Astros’ outfield this week, signing George Springer and closing in on a deal with Michael Brantley. ESPN reported Tuesday that Springer agreed to a $150 million, six-year contract with the Blue Jays, the largest in franchise history. Toronto Finds a Star in Springer […]
Yankees Sign Corey Kluber, Close Gap on Dodgers in World Series Odds
The New York Yankees solidified their position as the favorites to win the American League pennant in 2021 by signing two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to a one-year, $11 million deal. Multiple media outlets reported Friday night that Kluber will join the Yankees pending a physical. Kluber Coming […]
New York Yankees Ink Batting Champ DJ LeMahieu to 6-Year, $90 Million Contract
The Machine is returning to the Bronx. After a couple of months of snail-paced negotiations, the New York Yankees agreed to sign free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu to a six-year contract worth $90 million. LeMahieu led the American League in hitting last season with a .364 average and became only the […]
Mickey Mantle Rookie Card Tops $5M in Eye-Popping Sale
As the sports card market climbs to new heights, the industry witnessed its first card purchase exceeding $5 million on Thursday. Venture capitalist Rob Gough bought a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card graded Mint 9 by Professional Sports Authenticators for $5.2 million through the PWCC Marketplace, ESPN reported. Few […]
Mets Trade for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco, Leap into World Series Contention
Mets owner Steven Cohen made another huge splash on Wednesday as New York acquired both Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians. The Mets sent infielders Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario, along with minor league prospects Josh Wolf and Isaiah Greene in exchange for […]
Sportsbooks Grant Contender Status to San Diego Padres on Blake Snell Trade News
The San Diego Padres bolstered their rotation by trading for Tampa Bay Rays starter Blake Snell, a move that’s turned the Padres into a serious World Series contender. FanDuel Sportsbook now lists San Diego as a +1000 pick to win the 2021 World Series. Snell Adds Depth to Strong Rotation […]