New York Yankees slugging giant Aaron Judge leads the MLB with 14 home runs, but if Camden Yards — home of the Baltimore Orioles — did not change their dimensions with a new left field wall, Judge could have two or three more home runs. The Bronx Bombers are one […]
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Mets Down Another Ace as Max Scherzer Suffers Oblique Injury
The New York Mets are thriving through the first quarter of the season, even without two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom. Now, they’ll have to survive for as much as two months without veteran ace Max Scherzer. Scherzer suffered an oblique strain during the sixth inning of his start […]
AL East Odds: Yankees Running Away from Blue Jays, Rays, but Race is Far from Over
The New York Yankees are dominating their competition through the first 35 games of the 2022 season. The Bronx Bombers have opened up a 5.5-game lead in the AL East, and the underlying numbers suggest that gap could be even larger. But there are still a couple of teams that […]
Taylor Ward Joins Teammates Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani in AL MVP Conversation
Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani came into the 2022 season as favorites to win the AL MVP award, alongside familiar foes like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Aaron Judge. As it turns out, they might face competition from an unexpected contender on their own team: Taylor Ward. Ward may not rank […]
Rookie of the Year Candidate Hunter Greene Offers Rare Bright Spot for Floundering Reds
Hunter Greene threw 7.1 innings of no-hit ball against Pittsburgh on Sunday, part of a game in which the Pirates would ultimately fail to get a single hit. The Reds would still manage to lose the game 1-0, a fitting outcome for Cincinnati in what already feels like a lost […]
Bronx Bombers: Aaron Judge Leads MLB with 11 HRs (VIDEO)
The New York Yankees boast the best record in baseball at 23-8 mostly in part to stellar pitching and home runs. Aaron Judge leads the MLB with 11 home runs, and teammates Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton each hit nine HRs. In last night’s 15-7 victory against the Chicago White […]
Sorare Forges Partnership with MLB to Create NFT-Based Fantasy Game
Sorare became the first big name in sports NFTs when it launched its fantasy soccer game in 2019. Now, the company will expand its reach thanks to a new deal with Major League Baseball. MLB and Sorare have announced the launch of an NFT-based fantasy game sometime this summer, though […]
COVID-19 Cancels First MLB Game of 2022 as Guardians Suffer Organizational Outbreak
Major League Baseball declared its first COVID-19 postponement of the season on Wednesday as the Cleveland Guardians reported multiple positive tests for the coronavirus within their organization. The league chose to postpone the game to allow for additional testing and contact tracing. Francona tests positive for COVID-19 The Guardians announced […]
Angels Pitcher Reid Detmers Throws No-Hitter, Hurls Himself into AL Rookie of the Year Race
It’s hard for a single performance to have a measurable impact on the Rookie of the Year race, but Reid Detmers may have found an exception to that rule by throwing a no-hitter against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. FanDuel Sportsbook now lists Detmers as a +3000 pick […]
Nolan Arenado Slugs His Way into National League MVP Debate
The St. Louis Cardinals knew they were getting a perennial All-Star when they traded for Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies before the 2021 season. In 2022, Arenado isn’t meeting those expectations — he’s exceeding them. With seven home runs over his first 27 games, Arendado has put himself near […]
Dodgers Make Early Statement in NL West Race with Sweep of Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers spent most of the 2021 season looking up at San Francisco in the standings, with the Giants ultimately pulling off a massive upset by winning the NL West crown. On Wednesday, the Dodgers showed they had no interest in watching that story play out again. Los […]
With Three Wins in a Month, Cincinnati Reds Heading for Historically Bad Season
The Cincinnati Reds started the year with a weak roster and little chance of making the playoffs, let alone winning their division or competing for a World Series title. Yet few could have possibly predicted just how horrid the Reds would be through the first four weeks of the 2022 […]
Minnesota Twins Ride Strong April to Top of AL Central Division Race
Heading into the 2022 season, most observers regarded the Minnesota Twins as the only threat to the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, albeit a long shot to actually win the division. Expectations are rising after a month of play, however, as the Twins now lead the AL Central […]
MLB News and Notes: Mets Designate Cano for Assignment, Ohtani Could Miss Next Start
The New York Mets still owe Robinson Cano $40.5 million over the next two seasons. That didn’t stop the team from designating the 39-year-old second baseman for assignment on Monday. All MLB teams needed to cut their rosters from 28 players down to 26 on Monday, and Cano was a […]
Yankees Extend Winning Streak to 9, Judge Smacks 2 HRs in KC Sweep
The New York Yankees swept the Kansas City Royals with a comeback victory on Sunday — thanks to two home runs from Aaron Judge — and the Bronx Bombers extended their winning streak to nine games in a row. The Yankees boast the best record in baseball at 16-6 after […]
Five Mets Pitchers Combine for Second No-Hitter in Franchise History vs. Phillies
The New York Mets threw the first no-hitter of the 2022 season on Friday night, as five pitchers combined to stymie the Phillies in a 3-0 win. Tylor Megill threw the first five innings before giving way to Drew Smith, Joely Rodriguez, Seth Lugo and final closer Edwin Diazo to […]
Braves Activate MVP Candidate Ronald Acuna Jr. Ahead of Schedule for Thursday Night Game
Ronald Acuna Jr. will man right field for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, marking an earlier-than-expected return for the superstar after undergoing knee surgery. Acuna rates as the +600 second choice to win the National League MVP at FanDuel Sportsbook, trailing only Juan Soto (+400). Those odds shortened on […]
Braves Lose Eddie Rosario for 8-12 Weeks Due to Vision Issues
Eddie Rosario struggled to find success at the plate in the early weeks of the 2022 season. A visit to the doctor revealed that his problems are far more serious than anyone realized. Rosario will miss eight to 12 weeks as he recovers from a laser procedure on Wednesday to […]
Offensive Firepower Propels Seattle Mariners to Early AL West Lead
The Mariners came into the 2022 season as a fringe playoff contender, a potential wild-card team that would struggle to compete with the Houston Astros for the AL West title. But Seattle is already exceeding those expectations, showing that it has an offense that can compete with anyone in the […]
Jacob deGrom Making Progress on Shoulder Injury, Still Not Throwing
The New York Mets have gotten off to a dazzling start without the help of injured ace Jacob deGrom. They’ll have to keep it up without the two-time Cy Young Award winner, as deGrom is still a ways off from throwing, let alone pitching in a real game. The Mets […]