Aug 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) embraces starting pitcher Bowden Francis (44) after a win over the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Saturday afternoon as the Blue…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images You’re not alone if you feel like the NFL preseason has flown by. Sunday marks the end of this year’s exhibition slate, so we’ll squeeze in one final bet before the real fun begins in Kansas City on September 5. Meanwhile, if you’re a Dallas Wings or a Los Angeles…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Clayton Kershaw displayed his former All-Star form while winning his last two starts. That’s not good for National League batters, but it’s a good development for bettors. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been decimated by pitching injuries all season. Now an ace-like Kershaw attempts to silence the visiting Tampa Bay…
Aug 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) smiles to fans as he leaves the field after hitting a walk-off grand slam home run, his 40th of the season, in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium. Watson. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports…
Aug 21, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates with right fielder Juan Soto (22) after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Aaron Judge hit his major league-best 48th homer as the…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Meaningful football is right around the corner. We’ve reached the third and final week of the NFL preseason, with six teams in action on Friday before a slew of games over the weekend. And if players are getting their final reps in ahead of the regular season, bettors should too….
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images If Wednesday was challenging, it’s looking like hold-my-beer Thursday when it comes to the modest betting menu. The MLB starts early but doesn’t play a full slate; the WNBA only has one game on the calendar and we remain two days away from college football. Even European soccer isn’t a…
See you soon? September call-ups are right around the corner. For some teams, it’s a welcome boost for the final push into the postseason. For others—hello, Chicago White Sox—the roster expansion brings the next wave of a rebuild. Here are 10 prospects to know before Sept. 1: New York Mets RHP Brandon Sproat: Skyrocketing from…
Apr 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) hits a walk off RBI single during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. credits: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports It’s been said by many folks over many years that baseball isn’t a sprint but a marathon. It’s time to…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images We almost made it. The dreaded dry sports calendar between the Olympics and the start of college football ends this week. Olympic sports resumed league seasons this week, with the WNBA already back in gear, the NWSL coming back later this week and a full MLS schedule closing quickly. And…
