After a brutal 119-day delay, it is finally time to “Play ball!” MLB’s Opening Day begins with the New York Yankees facing the defending champion Washington Nationals without any fans in attendance at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The crew at OG have been anxiously awaiting the first pitch for […]
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Mike Trout Favorite to Ship Back-to-Back AL MVP Awards
Who’s your American League MVP pick? The eight-time All-Star and best player from the last decade, or the sleeping giant in pinstripes? According to a recent update by DraftKings, oddsmakers peg Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels) at 2/1 odds and Aaron Judge (New York Yankees) at 8/1 odds to win […]
MLB Win Totals: Will Anyone Crack 40 Wins in 60-Game Season?
In the 60-game MLB pandemic season, 40 wins would be the equivalent of a monstrous 108-win season. The LA Dodgers and NY Yankees are the highest teams on the MLB win totals board, with 38 wins and 37 wins respectively, according to the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas. But does […]
LA Dodgers and NY Yankees World Series Favorites at Season Start
The MLB season starts in roughly 48 hours with a 60-game reduced season. According to a recent update by the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, the Los Angeles Dodgers are now the outright favorite to win the 2020 World Series at 7/2 odds, while the New York Yankees are the […]
Buffalo Blue Jays? Canada Denies MLB Restart in Toronto
Tick tock, the Toronto Blue Jays are without a home field and the MLB season starts on Thursday. The Blue Jays won’t play home games in Toronto, Ontario after the Canadian government denied the MLB permission to restart in Toronto. PNC Park in Pittsburgh and Sahlen Field in Buffalo are […]
You’re Out? 11 Umpires Skipping Major League Baseball Season Over Health Concerns
Nearly a dozen Major League Baseball umpires are opting out of the 2020 season due to worries over the COVID-19 pandemic, according to reporting by Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. The league and MLB umpires reached an agreement that allows umps to opt out and still receive their pay […]
Rumors Have Steve Cohen Back as First Round Mets Bidder
Billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen is apparently taking another stab at buying the New York Mets. According to rumors, Cohen is a last-minute participant in the first round of bidding for the MLB team. If the rumors are true, this would be Cohen’s second attempt to pry the Mets […]
Post-Pandemic Home Run King Odds: Trout, Alonso, Judge, or Bellinger?
Who will smack the most home runs in this year’s 60-game MLB season? Oddsmakers at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas released Home Run King odds and Mike Trout (LA Angels) tops the list at 12/1 odds. NY Mets slugger Pete Alonso and NY Yankees giant Aaron Judge are also […]
Major League Baseball Releases 2020 Schedule, Opening Night Odds Posted
Major League Baseball unveiled its 2020 schedule on Monday night, revealing a campaign that begins with a two-game Opening Night slate on July 23. The 2020 schedule kicks off with the Washington Nationals hosting the New York Yankees, after which, the Los Angeles Dodgers will take on their traditional rivals, […]
Yankees Injury Report: Tanaka Line Drive Scare, LeMahieu Tests Positive
Kurozukoru means “close call” in Japanese. New York Yankees starting pitcher, Masahiro Tanaka, got drilled in the head with a scorching line drive off the bat of teammate Giancarlo Stanton during a practice game at Yankee Stadium. Tanaka got a stroke of luck with a “kurozukoru,” and didn’t suffer any […]
Dodgers Lose David Price for 2020 Season, Red Sox Save $6 Million
Citing family health concerns, MLB pitcher David Price has opted out of the 2020 season. It’s a tough break for the Dodgers, who traded for Price in February. Meanwhile, the Red Sox could get a little CBT buffer due to the pitcher’s hiatus. One of the biggest trades leading into […]
Detroit Tigers Sign Partnership with PointsBet, First for an MLB Franchise
The Detroit Tigers might finish last in the AL Central this year, but the team broke new ground on Thursday when it announced a multiyear deal with PointsBet. The partnership makes the Tigers the first MLB franchise to reach such an agreement with a sportsbook. PointsBet Gets Major Presence at […]
Ryan Zimmerman, Ian Desmond Lead List of Players Opting Out of 2020 MLB Season
Major League Baseball players will begin reporting to training camps on Wednesday, with Friday marking the official beginning of preseason workouts. But while most of baseball’s familiar faces will be preparing for the 2020 MLB season, there are a handful of players who have already decided to opt out. At […]
LA Dodgers (38.5) Favorites in Adjusted NL Win Totals
Oddsmakers at PointsBet adjusted their win totals for the upcoming MLB season. The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared in the World Series twice in the past three seasons, and are the consensus favorites once again in the National League. The Dodgers have the best over/under win total in the NL at […]
Adjusted MLB Win Totals: Yankees Top AL with 38.5 Over/Under
With the MLB season set to start at the end of July, bookies scrambled to adjust win totals across the board. In the American League, oddsmakers at PointsBet set the top win total at 38.5 over/under for the New York Yankees. The Yankees are the consensus favorite to win the […]
Major League Baseball Season Taking Shape as Players, Owners Hammer Out Details
Major League Baseball will hold its Opening Day festivities on July 23 or 24 after players signed off on the health and safety protocols for a 60-game regular season on Tuesday. Players will report for preseason activities on July 1, and will prepare to play a season in which they […]
Baseball Is Back (Probably): MLB Owners Vote for 60-Game Season, Players Expected to Agree
The Major League Baseball season looks poised to begin around July 24, as owners have voted unanimously to implement a 60-game season under the March agreement between the league and the MLB Players Association. The league needs the MLBPA to sign off on health and safety protocols, and agree to […]
Florida Coronavirus Spike Threatens Potential Returns for MLB, NBA
The growing number of COVID-19 cases in Florida is impacting the return-to-play plans of several major sports that have pinned their hopes on coming back either in part, or entirely, on the Sunshine State. All Major League Baseball teams temporarily closed their spring training facilities after multiple clubs reported positive […]
MLBPA Proposes 70-Game Schedule, Commissioner Immediately Rejects Plan
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are inching closer to an agreement to begin the 2020 season, yet fears remain that the two sides will fail to make a deal in time to play ball. The MLBPA made the latest offer, proposing a 70-game season that would begin […]
MLB Proposes Universal DH in 2020 and 2021
Don’t tell Crash Davis, but Major League Baseball wants to install a universal designated hitter for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Pitchers will no longer bat and be subject to awkward hacks at the plate, or hunched over in a bunting stance. A full-time DH in the MLB will replace […]