Category: MLB Betting
Kershaw’s first live spring BP short but solid
Clayton Kershaw’s least-favorite Spring Training assignment — throwing live batting practice — was rather routine, 22 pitches, most of them tracked and taken by Yasiel Puig, Chris Taylor and Andrew Toles. Click here to read the full article…
Darvish impresses teammates with first live BP
Yu Darvish and Kyle Schwarber squared off for the first time since the National League Championship Series during a live batting practice session on Tuesday. In October, Darvish was on the Dodgers, but now he and Schwarber are teammates. Click here to read the full article…
J.D. deal embraced at Red Sox camp
The official arrival of J.D. Martinez to the Red Sox could come Wednesday, once he passes his physical. The anticipation in the clubhouse for the arrival of this offseason’s premier slugger was building by the end of Tuesday’s team workout. Click here to read the full article…
Yankees, White Sox top fits for Moustakas
One National League executive said Monday that the Yankees and White Sox have the best chances to land Moustakas, based on current market conditions. The Royals also could re-sign Moustakas, although their front office is prepared to start rebuilding with younger players. Some within the industry see the Cardinals as a fit. Click here to…
When will Tim Tebow play in the majors?
Mets GM Sandy Alderson says the former NFL quarterback is bound for the bigs. So assuming he’s right — when? And for how long? Click here to read the full article…
Phillies, Arrieta having discussions
Perhaps the best option remaining on the free-agent pitching market is Jake Arrieta, the 2015 National League Cy Young Award winner. Click here to read the full article…
Can last season’s breakout pitchers do it again?
From a surprising Cy Young finalist to World Series Game 7’s winning pitcher, we examine if 10 unexpected successes can double up this time around. Click here to read the full article…
‘He throws a Frisbee up there’: What’s it like facing Yu Darvish? His new teammates tell all
How do Darvish’s former rivals rate their new ace’s repertoire? Said Addison Russell: “I’m just glad he’s on our side now.” Click here to read the full article…
Rules For 2018 Aim To Speed Up How Long It Takes To Play A MLB Game
The average nine-inning baseball game took 3 hours and 8 minutes to play last season. That’s up from 2 hours and 46 minutes in 2005. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has had the goal of moving things along, and on Monday announced new rules aimed at shortening how long it takes to get Click…
Finally! Red Sox get their man in J.D. Martinez — and he’s way more than a consolation prize
Boston didn’t land Giancarlo Stanton or Manny Machado. But the Sox snagged their top offseason target and the power bat they desperately needed. Click here to read the full article…
Martinez gives Red Sox the boost they needed
Boston had to get J.D. Martinez to keep pace with the New York Yankees. And after he agreed to a deal with the Red Sox, the AL East will be a fair fight. Click here to read the full article…
Royals hold 1st full workout with several spots up for grabs
It wasn’t so much about who was on the field for Kansas City Royals’ first full-squad workout of spring training. First baseman Eric Hosmer agreed to a $144 million contract with the San Diego Padres. Center fielder Lorenzo Cain signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. Click here to read the full article…