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 […]
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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 […]
Adding Insult to Injury, Struggling White Sox Lose Eloy Jimenez to Hamstring Strain
The Chicago White Sox have lost seven straight games, digging themselves an early hole in the AL Central race. And now, they’ll have to climb out without star outfielder Eloy Jimenez, who will miss six to eight weeks with a right hamstring strain. The White Sox placed Jimenez on the […]
Jose Altuve Lands on 10-Day Injured List with Left Hamstring Strain
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve got off to a slow start in the first two weeks of the MLB season. He’ll now miss at least 10 days after straining his left hamstring during Houston’s 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The Astros placed Altuve on the […]
Charlie Blackmon Signs with MaximBet, Becomes First Active MLB Player to Endorse Sportsbook
With baseball season in full swing, fans are seeing countless ads during games for online sportsbooks. For viewers in Colorado, those commercials and billboards will now feature a familiar face: Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon. Regulated online sportsbook MaximBet announced Wednesday that it signed an endorsement deal with Blackmon, the first […]
Meet the Mets: Lindor, Scherzer Raise Hopes of World Series Run with Early Surge
After the team spent liberally in the offseason, few expected to see the same old Mets in 2022. But even the biggest fans couldn’t have predicted just how well New York would start the season, as the Mets hold the best record in baseball after two weeks of play. The […]
Unvaccinated Red Sox, Yankees Players Could Play Outsized Role in AL East Race
On Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays began a three-game series in Boston against the Red Sox, with both teams able to field their full teams – minus any players who recently tested positive for COVID-19. But the Red Sox won’t be able to bring their entire team up to Toronto […]
Angels MVP Candidate Mike Trout Day-to-Day After Taking Pitch to Left Hand
Mike Trout missed most of the 2021 season with a serious calf strain, an injury that stopped him from competing with teammate Shohei Ohtani for the American League MVP. The Los Angeles Angels superstar may now miss some time in 2022 after taking an offspeed pitch to his left hand […]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes Early MVP Case With 3 Home Run Day vs. Yankees
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had already hit one home run when Aaron Hicks accidentally spiked his right hand on a play at first base in the second inning. Rather than leave the game, Guerrero stayed in and went on to hit two more homers in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-4 win […]
MLB Hot Starts: Rookies Steven Kwan, Seiya Suzuki Make Their Marks
Steven Kwan started his MLB career with a blistering first week, with just his first five games being enough to launch him into the conversation for AL Rookie of the Year. As of Wednesday evening, FanDuel Sportsbook lists Kwan as the +650 third choice to win the AL Rookie of […]
Roberts Pulls Clayton Kershaw After Seven Perfect Innings, Dodgers Win 7-0
Clayton Kershaw retired the first 21 batters he saw against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon, putting him within two innings of a perfect game. But Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t give the 34-year-old lefty the opportunity to finish the job. Roberts pulled Kershaw after seven innings of […]
Roki Sasaki: When Can Bettors Expect to See the Japanese Phenom in MLB?
Over the weekend, Roki Sasaki threw one of the most astounding games of any pitcher in baseball history. It’s the kind of performance that gets the attention of MLB teams, fans, and bettors. But, you shouldn’t hold your breath waiting for the 20-year-old to make his way over to the […]
Aaron Judge Declines $30.5 Million Per Season, Will Gamble in Free Agency
Prior to the start of Opening Day at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, outfielder and slugger Aaron Judge declined a new contract extension from the New York Yankees that would be worth $30.5 million per season. Judge will become a free agent at the end of the season. He will […]
MLB Betting: Get Ready for Opening Day with Our Comprehensive Guide to the 2022 Season
Opening Day is coming on Thursday, as a slightly delayed MLB season begins on April 7. While a long lockout threatened to derail this year’s campaign, it will be business as usual for baseball this spring and summer, which means six months of non-stop MLB betting opportunities. Over the past […]
Five MLB Players for Bettors to Watch in 2022
Heading into the 2022 MLB season, there are a few players who have the potential to singlehandedly carry their teams to the playoffs or beyond. Those same players could also sink their teams’ chances if they fail to live up to expectations. Below, you’ll find my picks for the top […]
Preseason Rookie of the Year Odds: Top Prospects, Japanese Import Vie for Trophies
Two of the top prospects in all of baseball will be battling for the AL Rookie of the Year award, as both Bobby Witt Jr. and Spencer Torkelson could see extensive playing time in 2022. Kansas City Royals third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. leads the betting for the AL Rookie […]
Preseason World Series Odds: Dodgers Lead 10 Contenders with Real Title Hopes
When Major League Baseball celebrates Opening Day on April 7, every team will enjoy the hope that comes with an 0-0 record. But in reality, only a select number of clubs are true World Series contenders each year. The Dodgers come into 2022 as the clear team to beat, but […]
Swing and a Miss: Five Bets for Baseball Bettors to Avoid
As Opening Day draws closer, we’ve covered a lot of different MLB betting angles for gamblers to consider. From player awards to team futures, there are dozens of ways to get action on baseball before the season starts. On the other hand, there are some seemingly tempting wagers that probably […]