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The NY Yankees square off against the defending champs, Washington Nationals, at National Park in DC. (Image: Scott Taetsch/Getty)

Opening Day Preview: New York Yankees at Washington Nationals

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 […]

LA Angels star Mike Trout seeks a fourth MVP crown. (Image: Sue Ogrocki/AP)

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 […]

Nelson Cruz (left) Miguel Sano from Minnesota Twins presented with an award by local authorities for leading the MLB in home runs in 2019. (Image: Hannah Foslien/Getty)

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 […]

NY Yankees slugger Aaron Judge takes LA Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw deep for a homer in Dodger Stadium in 2019. (Image: AP)

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 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays consider using Sahlen Field, home of the Buffalo Bisons, to play home games in 2020. (Image: Niagara Independent)

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 […]

The clock is ticking for  the Wilpons, who need to sell the Mets by year end.

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 […]

The Washington Nationals will host the New York Yankees in the opening game of the 2020 MLB season. (Image: Jim McIssac/Getty)

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, […]

Medical staff attend to Masahiro Tanaka (ground) after struck by a batted ball by teammate, Giancarlo Stanton (far left). (Image: Adam Hunger/AP)

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 […]

In June, David Price paid $1,000 to more than 200 minor league players in the Dodgers' farm system. (Image:Russ D. Franklin/AP)

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 […]

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond announced that he will opt out of the 2020 MLB season. (Image: David Zalubowski/AP)

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 […]

The centerfield scoreboard at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. (Image: Patrick Gorski/USA Today Sports)

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 […]

The scoreboard embedded in the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Image: Marco Esquondoles/Boston Globe)

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 […]

Florida is experiencing a spike in coronavirus cases that could threaten the return-to-play plans of several sports leagues. (Image: John Raoux/AP)

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 […]

LA Dodgers pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, squares around to bunt in a 2019 game at Dodger Stadium in LA. (Image: Kevork Djansezian/Getty)

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 […]