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3 sneaky MLB trade deadline deals that can help Yankees catch Rays
Clutch Points The 2023 MLB trade deadline is on the horizon, which means that rumor season is upon us. And the New York Yankees, in third place in…
Julio Rodríguez, Wander Franco, Kyle Tucker Among 2023 MLB All-Star Game Replacements
Bleacher Report One of the biggest stars in Major League Baseball, Aaron Judge, is unavailable for this year's All-Star Game due to injury. Luckily, one…
Mariners Trade Trevor Gott, Chris Flexen To Mets; Mets Designate Flexen For Assignment
New York Post The Mets used a bit more of Steve Cohen’s wallet to bolster their bullpen on Monday. The Mets took on the contract…
The perfect Shohei Ohtani trade Yankees must offer Angels ahead of 2023 MLB trade deadline
Clutch Points The New York Yankees have still one of the best records in the MLB this season, but it has been obvious they are not ready…
Enhanced Shohei Ohtani Pursuit by Mets Subject of Insider Speculation
Bleacher Report The New York Mets are closer to last place in the National League East than a playoff position at 37-46, and their struggles…
Seattle Mariners at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The San Francisco Giants (46-38) welcome the Seattle Mariners (40-42) to Oracle Park Monday. First pitch is set for 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze…
Houston Astros at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Houston Astros (45-38) and Texas Rangers (50-33) face each other on Sunday for the 3rd game of their 4-game series in Arlington. First…
One player all 30 MLB teams should trade for (or away) this July
ESPN Let's be upfront: The Aug. 1 trade deadline is almost impossible to predict right now with so many teams in the thick of the…
Shohei Ohtani landing spots are emerging
New York Post Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani hasn’t revealed his intentions, but some see three teams as most likely to vie for baseball’s best player,…
Rotten in Oakland: How the A’s Trashed Their Roots and Became MLB’s Laughingstock
Bleacher Report Ask an Australian what's so funny about 'Rooted in Oakland'. They will happily tell you. Judging by the team's official account's tweets, 'Rooted…
Detroit Tigers at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Detroit Tigers (35-45) and Colorado Rockies (32-51) meet Friday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch from Coors Field is set for 8:10 p.m….
7 Predictions for the Rest of the 2023 MLB Season
Bleacher Report Nearly halfway through the MLB regular season, there is a decent sense for teams and players who are either rising or falling. The…
Blue Jays’ Vlad Guerrero Jr. joins Julio Rodriguez in All-Star Week competition
CBS Sports The 2023 Home Run Derby field is beginning to come into focus. Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has committed to the Home Run Derby, MLB…
Ranking Shohei Ohtani and MLB’s 10 Hottest Hitters in June
Bleacher Report Shohei Ohtani is baseball's biggest star, and he has put together one of the most impressive months of his career at the plate…
Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Los Angeles Dodgers (44-35) take on the Colorado Rockies (32-50) in the finale of a 3-game set Thursday at Coors Field. First pitch…
Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer Trade Talk Dodged by Mets’ Steve Cohen amid Rumors
Bleacher Report The New York Mets have made some of the splashiest offseason additions in the sport in recent winters, but that hasn't kept them…
Outrageous Trades to Shake Up the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline
Bleacher Report We entered the 2023 MLB season with visions of a Shohei Ohtani trade deadline deal breaking the internet, but what if instead of…
5 Trade Ideas to Get Slumping Dodgers Back atop the NL West
Bleacher Report The Los Angeles Dodgers lived the ultimate charmed life in 2022, spending 170 of 181 days in first place en route to a…
Cincinnati Reds at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Cincinnati Reds (42-38) finish a 3-game series with the Baltimore Orioles (48-30) Wednesday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is at…
Mets GM Billy Eppler gives manager Buck Showalter a vote of confidence
CBS Sports Mets owner Steven Cohen announced on Tuesday that he would hold a press conference ahead of New York's game Wednesday night versus the Milwaukee Brewers. If…
Mets’ Steve Cohen to Hold Press Conference Before Wednesday’s Game amid Struggles
Bleacher Report With the New York Mets having lost 16 of 22 games this month and owning the fourth-worst record in the National League, owner…
Padres at a ‘breaking point’ as 2023 frustrations continue to mount
Clutch Points The San Diego Padres had no shortage of hype surrounding them heading into 2023, especially after knocking off the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2022…
San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The San Diego Padres (37-41) open a 6-game road trip on Tuesday with the 1st game of a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates…
The perfect Shohei Ohtani trade Dodgers must offer Angels ahead of 2023 deadline
Clutch Points The Los Angeles Dodgers have been listed as one of the favorites to end up with Shohei Ohtani. Whether it happens via trade or in free agency, many…
3 Ideal Landing Spots For Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen at MLB Trade Deadline
Clutch Points The 2023 MLB trade deadline will surely be a busy time, as always. Last summer, Juan Soto was the biggest name to get traded at…
MLB Trade Rumors: Andrew McCutchen Eyed By Rangers; Pirates ‘Not Prepared’ to Deal
Bleacher Report Andrew McCutchen could be headed to the Lone Star State this season, but the move is reliant on a shift in approach from…
Detroit Tigers at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Detroit Tigers (33-43) open a 7-game road trip Monday with the first of 4 games against the Texas Rangers (47-30). First pitch from…