The Chicago Cubs fell to the Washington Nationals on July 17 to fall to 43-50 after allowing a two-run home run to Jeimer Candelario in the first inning. With three straight losses coming out of the All-Star break, their postseason chances plummeted to just 6%, and they appeared ready to offload important players like Cody… Continue reading Cubs go from Sellers to Buyers on This Trade Deadline
One of Major League Baseball’s worst teams this season has been the New York Mets. They had a 48-54 record going into Friday, which put them seven games out of the third wild card spot in the National League. Even over the course of two months in baseball, strange things can occur. However, the Mets’… Continue reading 5 MLB Veterans You Could See Traded Before Deadline
On Thursday, Shohei Ohtani’s legend expanded significantly. Ohtani did something he had never done in his MLB career: he pitched a complete game, only one day after it was rumored that the Los Angeles Angels removed him off the trade market prior to Tuesday’s deadline. In the Angels’ 6-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers, he… Continue reading Ohtani Tosses a One-hit Shutout and Smashes Two HRs
On Thursday at Rogers Centre, the Toronto Blue Jays (53-42) will play the San Diego Padres (45-50). San Diego is at +105 on the moneyline for this match, while Toronto is at -125. There is a nine-point over/under. Blake Snell and Chris Bassitt are anticipated to make their debuts as starters. The Padres have together… Continue reading Thursday Free Pick – Toronto vs San Diego
The Atlanta Braves have a chance to set records as the MLB season enters its second half. With the greatest record in all of baseball at 60-29 and a pace for 109 victories, the squad went into the All-Star break. The 2001 Seattle Mariners’ record-breaking 116-win season was just seven wins away at that point.… Continue reading Acuna and Braves Look to Shine in Second Half
It appears like trading away superstar Shohei Ohtani isn’t completely out of the question as the Los Angeles Angels appear to be slipping away from AL West postseason contention & Mike Trout being on the injured list. It’s a potential transaction that several MLB front offices are considering with the trade deadline of August 1… Continue reading Angels Trading Ohtani?
For Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels, it’s awful news. The great outfielder’s left wrist X-rays revealed a broken hamate bone, placing him on the 10-day injured list. On Monday, Trout was hurt while playing against the San Diego Padres. Trout scowled and shook his left wrist after fouling off a 0-1 ball from… Continue reading How Long is Mike Trout Going to be Out?
10.Stan Musial Albert Pujols is the hero of the present era for any young fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. But before Pujols arrived, the great Stan Musial was the most illustrious athlete to ever don a Cardinals jersey. Musial recorded 3,630 hits over the course of his 22-year career, which ranks fourth all-time. He… Continue reading Top Ten MLB Hitters of All Time
Last-ditch efforts have been made by Oakland A’s supporters to stop the team from moving to Las Vegas. Over 27,000 fans flocked to the stadium to watch an A’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays a few weeks ago as part of a “reverse boycott” by the fan base. Less than 10,000 spectators have attended… Continue reading Rob Manfred Not Making New Friends in Oakland with Latest Comment
In Washington In an effort to publicize the game and potentially steal a couple of victories from their divisional opponents, they will awaken on Thursday morning more than 4,000 kilometers from their home. Four days in London will undoubtedly shake up the routine of the St. Louis Cardinals’ major league season. If not for the… Continue reading Cubs to Play Cardinals in London Starting Saturday