Category: MLB Betting

  • Rockies’ offense struggling vs. Red Sox

    Asked about his team’s batting woes in the World Series, Kaz Matsui turned philosophical. “Hitting,” he said Friday through a translator, “isn’t an absolute science. Sometimes, we can hit. Sometimes, we can’t.” Right now, the Colorado Rockies are leaning more toward can’t. Colorado led the NL with a .280 batting average, but have managed just…

  • Dice-K, Fogg square off in Game 3

    Daisuke Matsuzaka drew the huge contract and all the attention. Josh Fogg took a more plodding path to the World Series. Still, anyone who’s been watching the postseason knows this: Fogg is the guy baffling batters while Dice-K has struggled to justify his hype. They’ll match up Saturday night in Game 3 at hitter-friendly Coors…

  • Red Sox go to Coors Field with 2-0 lead

    The Colorado Rockies hope a one-mile increase in altitude will make a world of difference. The Boston Red Sox are on a high, and it’s not just because of their 2-0 World Series lead. After filtering out of Fenway in the dead of night, they arrived at their hotel at 5 a.m. Friday and eight…

  • Cardinals release LHP Maroth

    The St. Louis Cardinals released left-handed pitcher Mike Maroth on Thursday. Maroth went 0-5 with a 10.66 ERA in 14 appearances. He also spent time on the disabled list with elbow injuries. In June, the Cardinals acquired him from Detroit for cash and a player to be named later to plug a hole in an…

  • Schilling wins possible Boston finale

    Curt Schilling came to Boston four years ago with the lone goal of helping the Red Sox win the World Series. He might do it twice. In what could be his final start in a Boston uniform, Schilling held the Rockies to one run over 5 1-3 innings in Game 2 of the Series on…

  • Red Sox arrive in Denver with 2-0 lead

    The Colorado Rockies hope a one-mile increase in altitude will make a world of difference. The Boston Red Sox are on a high, and it’s not just because of their 2-0 World Series lead. After filtering out of Fenway in the dead of night, they arrived at their hotel at 5 a.m. Friday and eight…

  • FBI probing crash of Rockies’ computers

    The FBI opened an investigation after the Colorado Rockies claimed an “external, malicious attack” on computers halted the team’s first attempt to sell World Series tickets. Computer servers handling the online-only sale were overwhelmed by 8.5 million hits in the first 90 minutes Monday, crashing the system and forcing the Rockies to suspend sales.

  • Dodgers hope to play 1 game at Coliseum

    The Dodgers may return to the Los Angeles Coliseum, site of “Moon Shots,” for one game next season. If it works out, the game will be part of the team’s 50th anniversary in Los Angeles. “We’re just hoping to add it to a list of things we want to do to celebrate,” Dodgers spokeswoman Camille…

  • Ortiz to 1B, Youkilis benched for Game 3

    David Ortiz will play first base for Boston when the World Series resumes Saturday night, and Kevin Youkilis will be benched as the Red Sox adjust to life without a designated hitter. Mike Lowell will remain at third for the Red Sox, who have a 2-0 Series lead against the Colorado Rockies. Ortiz, bothered by…

  • Yankees looking to meet with A-Rod

    The New York Yankees are trying to set up a meeting with Alex Rodriguez while they work on picking a manager. Rodriguez has until the 10th day following the World Series to decide whether to opt out of his record $252 million, 10-year contract and become a free agent. The Yankees plan to offer him…

  • Padres waive 2B Marcus Giles

    The Giles brothers reunion with their hometown San Diego Padres lasted only one season. Second baseman Marcus Giles, the younger brother of right fielder Brian Giles, was put on waivers Friday. The Padres owe Marcus a $500,000 buyout of his $4 million option. Giles opened as the Padres’ leadoff hitter but began slumping in May.

  • Rockies’ offense struggling vs. Red Sox

    Asked about his team’s batting woes in the World Series, Kaz Matsui turned philosophical. “Hitting,” he said Friday through a translator, “isn’t an absolute science. Sometimes, we can hit. Sometimes, we can’t.” Right now, the Colorado Rockies are leaning more toward can’t. Colorado led the NL with a .280 batting average, but have managed just…