Cubs scapegoats: 1 to fire, 1 to put on the hot seat, 1 to be patient with
The Cubs have plenty of potential scapegoats for the way the 2023 season is going. Which ones should be fired, kept on a short leash or given time?If Cubs fans hoped the 2023 season would be the turning point to get the franchise back on the path to compete, they've been sorely disappointed...
2023-06-03 04:24
Masataka Yoshida has been every bit the superstar the Red Sox have hoped for
Masataka Yoshida has been absolutely raking and the Red Sox outfielder has not disappointed at all in his first MLB season.The Japanese-born outfielder Masataka Yoshida, dubbed “Macho Man” by the Red Sox and “The Japanese Barry Bonds” by former Japanese teammates, has b...
2023-06-03 01:46
Guardians vs. Twins prediction and odds for Friday, June 2
It took an eighth inning home run from Royce Lewis and another run in the ninth, but the Minnesota Twins took Game 1 of this four-game series over the Cleveland Guardians 7-6.Heading into Game 2 the Twins are 30-27 while Cleveland is 25-31. Minnesota’s divisional lead is only growing.Tonig...
2023-06-03 00:57
Blue Jays souring rapidly on big-time offseason trade addition
The Blue Jays are likely feeling queasy about the Daulton Varsho trade given Varsho's recent performances this season.Leave it to the New York Yankees to make fun of an AL East rival's poorly-aging trade.The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Daulton Varsho in December of 2022 h...
2023-06-03 00:21
Mets pitcher Max Scherzer shows frustration with MLB’s strict pitch clock enforcement
Max Scherzer wanted to make sure that everyone know how he felt about the pitch clock, not holding back when he had to cut his warmup pitches short.In the fifth inning of the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies June 1 game, New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer got into an argument with home pl...
2023-06-02 21:24
Brewers vs. Reds prediction and odds for Friday, June 2
The Milwaukee Brewers spent much of May in the driver’s seat in the NL Central, but they’re far from being in control of the division.The Cincinnati Reds are third in the division and surging after a series win in Boston. With four games against Milwaukee from Friday to Monday, the R...
2023-06-02 18:57
Phillies vs. Nationals prediction and odds for Friday, June 2 (Washington is a live underdog)
The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals will face-off in a weekend NL East series starting with a showdown on Lou Gehrig Day.Zack Wheeler (3.60 ERA) will take the mound for the Phillies and he'll face-off against Josiah Gray (2.77 ERA) of the Nationals.Let's dive into th...
2023-06-02 18:18
Yankees facing tough decision with veteran outfielder’s future
The New York Yankees face a difficult decision with veteran outfielder Kole Calhoun.Kole Calhoun is currently in his 12th year of professional baseball, but he hasn't appeared in an MLB game yet this season. Instead, he's currently playing for the New York Yankees' triple-A affili...
2023-06-02 12:27
Alex Cora sounds nervous about Chris Sale injury
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed that ace Chris Sale is set to undergo an MRI for a shoulder injury suffered on Thursday.The Boston Red Sox were already having a bad time entering Thursday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. They were in the midst of a three-game losing st...
2023-06-02 11:54
Chris Sale exits Red Sox start early in predictably depressing development
Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale exited the team's game against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday after receiving multiple visits from trainers.Recently, the Boston Red Sox have seen ace Chris Sale return to his old form. In his previous five starts, he picked up four wins, struck out 35 batters...
2023-06-02 09:47
MLB Rumors: Cy Young winner could be traded in blockbuster package
Former National League Cy Young award winner Corbin Burnes has been named as a potential player to keep an eye on ahead of the trade deadline.Every single MLB season, fans follow every rumor and report about how the team can improve at the trade deadline. Whether that's bringing in a player...
2023-06-02 08:50
STL Cardinals Rumors: Insider names likely trade chips if Cards sell at deadline
The St. Louis Cardinals could be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Here are the names to watch out for.The St. Louis Cardinals began the season expecting to contend. Fast forward to the start of June, and the team is 25-32 — barely fourth place in the lowly NL Central.After beginning ...
2023-06-02 08:46