Based on his first bet, it seems Mattress Mack isn’t all in on the Astros… Or he just hasn’t sold enough mattresses yet. Opening Day is almost here, which means it’s time to survey the preseason World Series odds and see if anything strikes your fancy. Once games get going, those lines are subject to
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 02: Adam Frazier #12 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts with Austin Hays #21, MLB Power Rankings. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings taking a look at the biggest overreaction for each team after the first weekend of the season. The first weekend of the new baseball season is in
From Jacob deGrom to Dansby Swanson, here’s a look at how the most coveted MLB free agents of 2023 did in their debuts with their new teams on Opening Day. Every year, MLB free agency brings with it drama and uncertainty. Who will accept a deal to stay put? Who will strike out for bigger
Baseball is one of the most unpredictable sports you’ll find. There are countless variables (weather, bad umpires, injuries and more) that are out of the players’ control, making it a wild 162-game ride. It can be even harder to predict which of the most talented teams and players in the world will rise to the
MLB Power Rankings of where each team stands heading into Opening Day. Raking leaves. Shoveling snow. Paying the heating company to upgrade the furnace. Since the last time baseball games counted, you may have done some of that. Our offseason MLB Power Rankings covered everything from free agency, to trade candidates, to ranking of starting
Jul 27, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) closes his eyes and takes a breath after giving up his fourth run of the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Opening Day is the time when each team throws their
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve was apparently injured after a terrifying HBP while playing for Venezuela against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The World Baseball Classic has been embraced as a thrilling tournament by fans all over the world. Unfortunately, it has also come under criticism because of injuries to star players with
The MLB regular season gets underway in just over one week! Shohei Ohtani is a big favorite to win his second AL MVP, while Juan Soto is favored in a closer race in the NL. Nonetheless, there are a ton of worthy candidates with the backing of excited fan bases ready to get this season
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 11: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning in game one of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch at the WBC and now it sounds like the worst-case scenario on his injury status is coming true. The World Baseball Classic has been a fun showcase for baseball players from around the world, but it comes with some inherent risk. Every player who takes
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker watched his son, Darren, hit a grand slam against his team. Last season, Dusty Baker won his first World Series title as a manager after the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. Now, he is looking to bring the team back to the Fall Classic for the
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 07: Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians points to the catcher against the the Tampa Bay Rays during game one of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 07, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the best contract
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels chats with Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres. (Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) Entering 2023, the American League West is intriguing. The Houston Astros are the favorites, but the Seattle Mariners and big-spending Texas Rangers loom large. The Houston Astros enter the 2023 regular season
Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers. MLB Power Rankings (Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the worst contract on every team’s roster. This week’s MLB Power Rankings will take a look at a topic every fan loves: money. How much. How long. How many zeros follow the dollar sign. It’s a subject
Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers. (Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images) Rounding up the MLB news out of spring training with the latest on Jacob deGrom, a big-time Braves showdown, an Astros injury that could cost them and more. Spring Training is getting underway and, as such, the MLB news is coming at us like water
Nov 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Rafael Montero (47) walks off the field after recording the third out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning in game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports MLB Power Rankings of the biggest offseason
New York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole made his feelings known about this past postseason’s pitiful blowout defeat to the Houston Astros. Losing in a playoff game is always painful, losing to a hated rival makes it that much worse, but losing in the playoffs to a hated rival you used to play for? That just about
Houston Astros fans will take joy in Aaron Boone’s unconfident comments about if the New York Yankees have closed the gap on them. When it comes to the Houston Astros, they have been the roadblock to the New York Yankees‘ years-long quest to return to the World Series. The two teams have faced off in
Jul 6, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) looks on at the batting cage before the game against the New York Yankees at PNC Park, MLB news. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Yankees had Aaron Judge take reps at first base, the pitch clock could really hurt the
Jan 17, 2023; Oakland, CA, USA; Newly signed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami tries on his new Oakland Athletics jersey as he is introduced at a press conference. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports This week’s MLB Power Rankings lists out the best starting rotations in baseball from the bottom to the top. Pitchers and catchers
The Cy Young award plaques that Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara received on Saturday contained major spelling errors. The 2022 MLB season concluded after the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. Since then, the league had an absurd Hot Stove season, and year-end awards were handed out. When it comes to the
MVP award, MLB news, Braves, Chipper Jones, Framber Valdez, Michael Wacha (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) MLB news: Chipper Jones returns to Braves camp, Framber Valdez extension on the horizon, and the teams that missed out on Michael Wacha. Chipper Jones will be at Atlanta Braves spring training starting on Feb. 27, and will rejoin
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora played his own role in the Astros 2017 sign-stealing scandal, and he’s reportedly spoken on the events since then. The Houston Astros cheated their way to the 2017 World Series. That much is clear. Houston used an illegal sign-stealing system, headlined by recording the opposing team’s signs with a
Now-Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has been further exposed in the latest report about the Astros’ sign-stealing in 2017. In 2020, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred suspended Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was a bench coach in Houston, for playing a significant role in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal in 2017. Cora was eventually
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani. MLB rumors MLB free agency (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) The 2022 offseason isn’t even over yet as players continue to sign with new teams. Here are 5 way-too-early predictions for the 2023 offseason. The 2022 Major League Baseball offseason is essentially over, with all the big names finding
Sep 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates after hitting a two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning at Truist Park. MLB Power Rankings Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Our latest MLB Power Rankings take a look at the best-case scenario for
Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves. MLB Power Rankings, Baseball Hall of Fame (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the biggest Hall of Fame snub from every team. Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff had been Hall of Fame snubs for a couple of years. McGriff, more so, even fell off the regular ballot and
After not being elected into Cooperstown in 2023, will Carlos Beltran eventually make the Hall of Fame? Carlos Beltran was not elected to the Hall of Fame in 2023. While he was the best newcomer on the ballot this season and certainly put up numbers worthy of a selection, his candidacy will surely be a
TORONTO, ON – JULY 14: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays slams his helmet against the Kansas City Royals after flying out to end the seventh inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on July 14, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) This week’s
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 08: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs takes the field during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 08, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings looks at some of the best players we can
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