Phillies vs. Braves prediction and odds for Thursday, May 25 (Take the Braves)
The Philadelphia Phillies have not had the start to their 2023 season that they would have expected after winning the National League Pennant in 2022.Nonetheless, they'll be able to find some momentum this weekend if they can have any level of success against the NL East leading Atlanta Bra...
2023-05-26 01:25
3 Chicago Cubs who won't survive the trade deadline and why
Will the Chicago Cubs be buyers or sellers? That much isn't so clear, as Jed Hoyer suggested the team isn't a position to trade away young assets.While the Cubs won on Wednesday night, they remain four games under the .500 mark. Should they not dramatically improve before the deadline,...
2023-05-26 01:18
The Future of the NBA: Why every playoff team needs a Caleb Martin
Caleb Martin has shone for the Heat in these playoffs because of his flexibility and versatility at both ends of the floor.On the surface, it may be difficult to comprehend how the player who went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft is now the fourth leading scorer in the playoffs (12.9 points per g...
2023-05-26 01:17
Was Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald snubbed by NHL General Manager of the Year Award?
General manager of the New Jersey Devils, Tom Fitzgerald, shockingly is not a finalist for the NHL's 2023 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald should have been a finalist for the 2023 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award for...
2023-05-26 00:54
Chicago Cubs' latest injury report has year-long absence set to make his awaited debut
The Chicago Cubs are about to get long-awaited reinforcements on the mound.At 22-26, it would be difficult to categorize the Chicago Cubs' season up to this point as anything other than a disappointment. There have been rumors of potential roster shake-ups and there is a palpable angst plag...
2023-05-26 00:53
4 former Packers players who are still surprisingly free agents
Green Bay Packers fans have to be wondering why these four former players are still available in free agency this late into the offseason.There is obviously one former Green Bay Packers player who the Cheeseheads will have a close eye on throughout at least the 2023 season with Aaron Rodgers now...
2023-05-26 00:46
Orlando Magic: 3 perfect combinations for their pair of 1st-round picks
The Orlando Magic can put the finishing touches on their rebuild with two lottery picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. Which prospects should they target?The Orlando Magic built strong winning habits last season. While their record didn't always reflect it, the Magic were scrappy defenders who show...
2023-05-26 00:46
Lakers playing 3-D chess with Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers are taking the proactive approach to keeping Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura this summer.The Los Angeles Lakers face a summer of introspection after getting swept out of the conference finals. This is already an undercurrent of potential change: LeBron is considering retir...
2023-05-25 23:58
Padres vs. Nationals prediction and odds for Thursday, May 25 (Keep fading Blake Snell)
The Nationals and Padres wrap up its series on Thursday afternoon as the Nats continue to try and play spoiler for the Friars.These two are forever linked as the Nationals traded star outfielder Juan Soto to the Padres last summer, but the two are separated by one game following the Nats 5-3 win...
2023-05-25 23:51
Marlins vs. Rockies prediction and odds for Thursday, May 25
The Marlins and Rockies finish a weekday series at Coors Field on the heels of a massive Miami win on Wednesday night, 10-2, to erase two losses to start the four game set.The Fish now send out promising right hander Braxton Garrett to even this series at two against lefty Kyle Freeland. Both of...
2023-05-25 23:45
NHL best bets today (Stars will stay alive in Conference Final)
I'm becoming a victim of my stubbornness in the NHL Conference Finals.Despite thinking the Hurricanes and Stars are the superior teams, I'm 0-7 betting on them with both of them failing to win a single game. The Hurricanes were eliminated on Wednesday night and the Stars are one loss a...
2023-05-25 23:27
The biggest critics of robo-umps is a surprising one
The MLB is experimenting with robotic umpires -- and there's already a surprising source of opposition.Every major sports league pursues innovation on some level. The NBA and NFL are known for breakthroughs in sports medicine and treatment. In the MLB, recent advancements have hinged on the...
2023-05-25 23:21