MLB odds: Current baseball betting lines from Las Vegas The Padres scored only 25 runs while losing seven of eight before last night’s win, but the Rockies seem to bring out their best. The two teams split a four-game series in Colorado nine days ago, but including last night, the Padres have now outscored them 40-19 between the five games while hitting .317. Tonight’s Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa (0-1, 11....
After watching the first 14 games of the day play out and figuring out whether you’re at a plus or minus with wagers on the day, somewhere along the way as game time nears, your mind will start figuring out ways to win on the game where the Red Sox are -140 favorites with a total set at 9.5 (OV -115). MORE: Eight best trade destinations for David Price | Active players who are bound for Cooperstown...
The players are doing their part to make sure that these workers will not suffer from the league’s decision. MORE: How Sporting News covered Jackie Robinson’s first spring training The MLBPA announced on Friday morning that its players are launching a $1 million fund to benefit workers hurt by the lockout. “This fund is intended to support workers who are most affected by the MLB-imposed lockout but whose livelihoods have been disregarded by the owners in their effort to pressure Players into accepting an unfair deal,” MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said in a statement....
That was never more true than Tuesday afternoon before the Cubs hosted the Cardinals in Game 4 of the NLDS, when I bumped into Jamie Keeton. MORE: Joe Maddon: playoff closer? | Mets on the verge of a Big Apple takeover He was wearing a jar of peanuts. And a full water bottle. And a couple empty cans, and a couple tiny red solo cups. And, yes, I do mean “wearing” these items....
The outfielder’s go-ahead single in the eighth inning of a 4-3 win over the Brewers in Tuesday’s wild card game advanced Washington to the NLDS. It also gave a 20-year-old rising star a signature moment before he even whiffed the kind of criticism for postseason struggles that can weigh on middle-of-the-order bats. Soto’s knock off top Brewers reliever Josh Hader, and the at-bat that led to it, represented all that makes him seem destined to become a generational offensive force for the Nationals....
Don’t get too excited about things that go well, and don’t panic about the things that are less than ideal. So with our first power rankings of the 2018 season, we’ll point out a couple of things that have happened so far, but mostly these rankings are based on what we already thought coming into the season. Sound good? Cool. Let’s dive in. MORE: Five opening weekend overreactions MLB Power Rankings Astros Fun fact: Through five games, Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa — the 3/4 hitters in the lineup — have 17 combined hits and a ....
While not everyone agrees that baseball games take too long, there is consensus that time is wasted, and rule changes announced recently address that problem without altering the game’s framework. It’s all positive, with no catch. In the most noticeable change, batters will be required to keep one foot in the box between pitches (except after swings), already a rule in the minor leagues and something that should not bother anyone, given that Nomar Garciaparra no longer is an active player with his endless equipment adjustment routine....
RUMOR: The Cardinals are interested in signing free agent first baseman Chris Davis. REPORTED BY: Fox Sports’ Jon Paul Morosi THE DETAILS: St. Louis has recently held discussions with Davis’ agent, Scott Boras. The Cardinals are intrigued by Davis because of his ability to play multiple positions in the field — though his main position remains first base — and provide some offensive pop for a team that ranked 24th in offense last season with 647 runs scored....
Way back in 1904, the New York Giants of the National League refused to play the AL champion Boston Americans because, well, the mighty Giants didn’t want to give the AL team — considered the weaker junior circuit — the satisfaction of competing on the big stage. From 1905 to 1968, though, the format remained constant. The AL and NL teams battled all summer for league supremacy, then the two league champs squared off in the World Series....
Opening Day was scheduled for March 26, but the novel coronavirus pandemic forced the MLB to postpone it indefinitely. While the league and the players’ association agreed in March that players would be payed on a prorated basis once the season eventually gets underway, the MLB’s latest proposal has gone down like a lead balloon with baseball’s highest-paid players. In a statement posted on Twitter on Wednesday night, Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer made clear the players would not entertain the prospect of further salary cuts....
MLB spokesman Mike Teevan told Perform Media on Wednesday night that fines for violating the rules would begin May 1, but players would have a “grace period” during the first month of games. MORE: TV, almighty dollar will nullify changes “We’re working with the players on this and want to use April to educate them,” Teevan said. The Associated Press reported that at least 10 letters have been sent, but Teevan would not confirm that number when reached Wednesday night....
Ortiz made the comments Tuesday during the All-Star festivities in San Diego when discussing Boston’s future after he retires at the end of the season. MORE: MLB manager rankings: Who tops SN’s list? “The Red Sox know that they need to reinforce the middle of the lineup,” Ortiz told reporters. “And sorry Blue Jays, but who better than Encarnacion to do that?” MLB rules state that “there shall be no negotiations or dealings respecting employment, either present or prospective, between any player, coach or manager … unless the Club or baseball employer with which the person is connected shall have, in writing, expressly authorized such negotiations or dealings prior to their commencement....
That rise made Toronto a buyer before Monday’s trade deadline. The club wasn’t the splashiest in the pitcher-heavy market — San Diego gets that honor — but it nonetheless took an active approach to improving its roster without cutting into its future prospects. The Blue Jays added left-hander Robbie Ray, right-handers Taijuan Walker and Ross Stripling, infielder Jonathan Villar and designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach. They seem primed for a postseason appearance this year....
He could if he wanted to, of course. The 13-year, $325 million extension he signed in November 2014 gave him that security — no-trade protection is a wonderful thing — but 13 years is a very long time with one team. Stanton has an opt-out after the 2020 season, and he would certainly be willing to waive that no-trade protection if it meant being traded to a contender of his choice....
It looked like we might avoid Stanton speculation this season, given the surprisingly strong play of the Marlins through the first few months. But a recent slump has Miami looking like anything but a contender, so yes … teams are calling about the 24-year-old All-Star right fielder. “I think teams thought that by losing a few games we were out of it and we were selling off,” Marlins GM Dan Jennings tells the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo....
We’ve already looked at the Yankees, Braves, Reds, A’s and Padres. Today, we’ll focus on the Brewers and Twins, a couple of upper Midwest teams that could soon be parting with multiple players. MORE: Five teams that could take a chance on Jose Reyes The idea here is to look at the players that will be available when contenders come calling, with one featured player and a quick run-through of other position players and pitchers on the block....
Though the report does not name the other team involved, it does mention the Braves, with whom McCann spent nine seasons before joining the Yankees, as a possible suitor. A reunion between Atlanta and McCann reportedly was discussed last summer. The News also speculated the Astros could be a fit; McCann’s left-handed power bat would help balance Houston’s heavily right-handed lineup. MORE: Worst free-agent signings ever The Daily News reported Yankees general manager and senior VP Brian Cashman has spoken with McCann’s agent, B....
San Francisco ace and postseason whiz Madison Bumgarner is the best available starting pitcher on the trade market at this moment. And the Giants are indeed willing to move him. However, according to The Athletic, they will not settle on a deal for the lefty. They are going to go for what they believe to be his proper value on the trade market. And that value apparently is more than the Yankees are willing to pay....
The Mets have … you know what? It doesn’t matter. This is a column about hope and needing minor miracles to reach October and the Mets are four games under .500 with a dozen games remaining in their 162-game schedule. The pizza rat has taken that playoff slice into the flooded subway, folks. MORE: Updated MLB playoff standings, magic numbers But for the other six, shades of hope do exist....
