MLB Rumors: Grading trade fits for Tim Anderson, Cubs and Braves
With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, it's time to grade trade fits for Tim Anderson, the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves.The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching.The possibility for blockbuster trades is certainly real, especially on the pitching market. Let's exp...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Mike Soroka's future, Cardinals top prospect, Ohtani favorite
MLB Rumors: A favorite to land Shohei Ohtani?When Shohei Ohtani reaches free agency -- should he not be traded by the Los Angeles Angels first, which seems very unlikely at the moment -- he'll receive a contract north of $500 million, in all likelihood. Ohtani has earned that deal considering...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Power Rankings by winning percentage against .500 or better teams
This week's MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record.Run differential is one way to differentiate the frauds from the teams with something serious to play for. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at a differ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Marlins vs. Angels prediction and odds for Sunday, May 28 (Can Miami complete sweep?)
The Miami Marlins have won back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Angels heading into Sunday’s series finale.Miami is third in the NL East and now back over .500 after those wins, competing despite a minus-43 run differential on the season.The Marlins have an electric young rotatio...
1970-01-01 08:00
Marlins vs. Angels prediction and odds for Saturday, May 27
The Marlins and Angels continue a weekend series out west after Miami scored a 6-2 win to start the three game set on Friday.However, Miami will face a stiff test on Saturday night with Shohei Ohtani working double duty as a dangerous hitter and Cy Young caliber pitcher. The Marlins will counter...
1970-01-01 08:00
What made baseball fun this week: Shohei Ohtani is more Funyuns than Fugees, Marcell Ozuna vs. Will Smith forever
MLB fans are wondering if Shohei Ohtani likes 90s music, in addition to salty snacks, or if he has even heard of Zach or Seth Galifianakis...What made baseball fun this week resides in Los Angeles, the Southeast and of course, the Midwest.We are almost to Memorial Day, which means we have go...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Angels call up top prospect, Giants-Mariners make a trade
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Angels called up one of their top prospects while the San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners made a trade.The Los Angeles Angels are calling up right-hander Sam Bachman, one of their top pitching prospects, according to sources familiar with the situation.Bach...
1970-01-01 08:00
4 Cubs who should be traded and where at the trade deadline
If the Chicago Cubs don't get their act together, expect these four players to hit the trade block and these teams to get involved in the action.The Chicago Cubs players have been warned. Team president Jed Hoyer took responsibility while also sending out a message about what may be next fo...
1970-01-01 08:00
Red Sox vs. Angels prediction and odds for Tuesday, May 23 (Angels ride Moniak's hot bat)
The Boston Red Sox rode their offense to four-straight wins last week, but over the past two games they’ve scored just one total run and are 0-2.The latter of those games came last night in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels got an eighth inning home run from Mickey Moniak ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Another MLB pundit links surprise team to Shohei Ohtani
The Shohei Ohtani trade market could be the wildest MLB has ever seen, but another pundit has linked him to a surprise landing spot.The writing has seemed to be on the wall that, if the Los Angeles Angels drop out of contention this season, that a Shohei Ohtani trade could be on the table. If th...
1970-01-01 08:00
Umpire Roberto Ortiz Made One of the Worst Ball-Strike Calls We've Ever Seen
Somehow, Roberto Ortiz called this Jorge Lopez pitch a ball.
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Power Rankings: Astros are alive again, Padres need an amen
Traditional MLB Power Rankings to check in on teams like the Houston Astros who have come alive again and clubs such as the San Diego Padres who need an amen.Expanded playoffs, a small sample size, and plenty of other factors have kept most of the Major League Baseball teams alive for now. With ...
1970-01-01 08:00