Mookie Betts, Juan Soto co-favored in 2021 NL MVP odds
Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts and Nationals outfielder Juan Soto are the co-favorites to win the 2021 National League MVP at odds of +750. Each presents an interesting case for the award.
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Baseball’s best left-handed pitchers heading into 2021
While we wait for the MLB season to begin, let’s count down the five best left-handed pitchers in the game right now.
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Blue Jays’ 2021 World Series odds improve after adding Springer
The Blue Jays’ odds to win the 2021 World Series dropped from +4000 to +3300, and eventually down to +3000 in the aftermath of the George Springer signing.
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Dodgers favored to win NL pennant once again
Not surprisingly, the Dodgers have been installed as the +220 favorites to capture their fourth NL pennant in five campaigns. Will their dynasty continue?
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Yankees favored to win American League pennant in 2021
Oddsmakers have established the New York Yankees as favorites to do something they haven’t done since 2009 – win the American League pennant. Let’s go over the pros and cons on betting the Bombers.
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MLB free agency: Ranking the best remaining players
The MLB Hot Stove has been lukewarm at best this winter. Let’s count down the five best free agents that are still available.
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World Series odds update: Padres swinging for the fences
We’ll examine the Padres’ movement in the World Series futures market, following their blockbuster deals for Blake Snell and Yu Darvish.
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Spiders and frogs? 5 names Cleveland’s MLB team should consider
Let’s examine some of the most popular nickname choices for Cleveland's MLB team and offer a few new ideas for the club to consider.
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The ultimate Baseball Hall of Fame quiz
Do you know everything there is to know about baseball’s hallowed hall? Prove it by taking our latest skill-testing quiz.
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Will baseball pitch a shutout with its 2021 Hall of Fame ballot?
Will we see a shutout on the 2021 Hall of Fame ballot? Let’s take a look at the players who have the strongest cases for induction.
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Three rules MLB should keep for 2021 and one it should ditch
Once it became clear that an ordinary 162-game season simply wasn’t possible, baseball had to think outside the box and add some radical new rules in order to squeeze in a 2020 campaign.
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Where do the 2020 Dodgers rank among the best teams of all time?
Major League Baseball was forced to make drastic adjustments to its regular season and playoff structure in 2020. Do those changes diminish the Dodgers' accomplishments?
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The ultimate MLB awards quiz
Do you know everything there is to know about Major League Baseball's most coveted hardware? Find out by taking our latest quiz.
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Trevor Bauer tops list of MLB's top 10 free agents
It remains to be seen how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact MLB free agency this offseason, but we can be certain that these prime talents will not go unclaimed before the 2021 campaign begins.
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Clayton Kershaw was the real World Series MVP
Although Corey Seager was a big reason why the Dodgers won the Fall Classic, it seems that Clayton Kershaw was overlooked by the voters for World Series MVP consideration.
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2020 World Series: Dodgers vs. Rays Game 6 odds and preview
Just about everything went right for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5, and now they are a win away from a World Series title.
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2020 World Series: Dodgers vs. Rays Game 5 odds and preview
Will Tampa Bay be able to build on the momentum from their shocking Game 4 win, or will L.A. recover and push the Rays to the brink?
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2020 World Series: Dodgers vs. Rays Game 4 odds and preview
The Tampa Bay Rays were able to bounce back from a Game 1 loss. Can they do what they did in Game 2, or will the Dodgers take a commanding 3-1 series lead on Saturday night?
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The greatest pitching performances in World Series history
From Jack Morris' 10-inning shutout to Don Larsen's perfect game, we rank the top five pitching performances in World Series history.
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Rich Hill thinks Kenta Maeda is a future Cy Young winner
Veteran pitcher Rich Hill recently sat down with BetAmerica ambassador Glendon Rusch to sing the praises of his Twins teammate, Kenta Maeda.
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2020 World Series: Dodgers vs. Rays Game 3 odds and preview
Was Game 2 a sign of things to come for Tampa, or will the Los Angeles Dodgers regain command of the series in Friday night’s Game 3?
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The ultimate Los Angeles Dodgers quiz
Gear up for the Fall Classic with these skill-testing questions about the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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2020 World Series: Rays vs. Dodgers World Series Game 2 odds and preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers, and in particular Mookie Betts, got off to a fast start in the 2020 World Series on Tuesday. Can they stay hot in Game 2 tonight?
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3 reasons you should root for the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the World Series
Not sure who to pull for in the Fall Classic? Here are three reasons why you should root for the Los Angeles Dodgers to win their first World Series since 1988.
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3 reasons you should root for the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series
Not sure who to pull for in the Fall Classic? Here are three reasons you should root for the Tampa Bay Rays to win their first World Series in franchise history.
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2020 World Series: Rays vs. Dodgers Game 1 odds and preview
The American League’s Tampa Bay Rays, making their first appearance in the Fall Classic since 2008, will meet the Los Angeles Dodgers, representing the National League for the third time in four years.
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Rays have gotten big bang for their buck on way to World Series
No money? No problem. If the Rays win the 2020 World Series, they’ll have defeated the three teams with the biggest payrolls in baseball.
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5 players you won't believe were World Series MVPs
With the 2020 World Series, between the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers, set to begin Tuesday, let’s look back at five players you may be surprised won the World Series MVP.
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The ultimate Tampa Bay Rays quiz
Do you know everything there is to know about the 2020 ALCS champs? Prove it by taking our skill-testing quiz.
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The greatest moments in World Series history
Join us as we look back at the most memorable moments in the history of the Fall Classic.
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Angels broadcaster Mark Gubicza pinpoints L.A.’s most pressing offseason need
BetAmerica ambassador Glendon Rusch recently sat down with Angels color analyst Mark Gubicza to discuss L.A.’s most pressing offseason needs.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: Astros vs. Rays ALCS Game 6 odds and pick
Join us as we break down Game 6 of the ALCS and determine if the Tampa Bay Rays will finish the job, or if we’ll head to a Game 7.
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The ultimate World Series quiz
Gear up for the Fall Classic with these skill-testing questions about the World Series.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: Dodgers vs. Braves NLCS Game 4 odds and pick
Will the Dodgers build on their momentum and tie the series at two games apiece, or will the Braves regain control and grab a 3-1 lead? Here’s our betting preview for Game 4 of the 2020 NLCS.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: Dodgers vs. Braves, Rays vs. Astros odds and picks
The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to climb back into their NLCS with the Atlanta Braves after falling behind 2-0, while the Tampa Bay Rays will go for the sweep of the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: Braves vs. Dodgers, Astros vs. Rays odds and picks
The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to even their NLCS with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday evening. As that game reaches the late innings, the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros will commence Game 3 of the ALCS, in which the Rays lead 2-0.
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MLB playoffs: Who are the 'X factors' for the ALCS and NLCS?
We all know baseball is a team game, but some players are being counted on more to aid their club’s cause in these playoffs.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: Astros vs. Rays, Dodgers vs. Braves odds and picks
Odds, analysis, and picks for the MLB playoff games Monday, Oct. 12, between the Astros and Rays and Braves and Dodgers.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: Rays vs. Yankees Game 5 odds and pick
It will be an intriguing starting pitching matchup for this decisive Game 5 between the Yankees and Rays, as New York sends Gerrit Cole to the hill on three days’ rest to face Tampa’s Tyler Glasnow, starting on two days’ rest.
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Mark Grant reveals how broadcasters have had to adjust during MLB’s 2020 season
BetAmerica ambassador Glendon Rusch recently sat down with San Diego Padres color commentator Mark Grant to discuss baseball’s "new normal."
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2020 MLB Playoffs: Braves vs. Marlins, Rays vs. Yankees odds and picks
We’ll take a look at a pair of potential elimination games this Thursday night as the 2020 MLB Playoffs roll on.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: A’s vs. Astros, Rays vs. Yankees odds and picks
We’ll break down the potential elimination Game 3 between the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros as well as a pivotal Game 3 between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: Astros vs. A’s, Yankees vs. Rays odds & picks
We’ll preview Game 2 of the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics series as well as the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays series, looking for the best available bets in each contest.
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2020 MLB Playoffs picks: Astros vs. A’s, Yankees vs. Rays
The Divisional Round of the 2020 MLB Playoffs get underway on Monday afternoon! First, the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics square off at Dodger Stadium. Then the New York Yankees will face the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park.
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MLB power rankings: Dodgers, Rays best of the bunch
There are just eight teams remaining in the MLB postseason. With the Division Series set to begin Monday, it’s a good time to review where the final eight teams stand.
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2020 MLB Wild Card picks: Marlins vs. Cubs, Cardinals vs. Padres
The National League Wild Card round rolls on this Friday. First, the Miami Marlins will try to sweep the Chicago Cubs out of the playoffs at Wrigley Field. Then the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres face off at Petco Park in a winner-take-all Game 3.
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2020 MLB Wild Card picks: Cardinals vs. Padres, Brewers vs. Dodgers
We’ll handicap a pair of potential elimination games as the 2020 MLB Playoffs roll on.
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Mark Prior reveals the secret to the Dodgers’ winning culture
BetAmerica ambassador Glendon Rusch sat down with Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior on The Rusch Hour to discover the secret behind Los Angeles’ winning formula.
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2020 MLB Wild Card picks: Cardinals vs. Padres, Yankees vs. Indians
An unprecedented eight MLB playoff games will take place on Wednesday. We break down two of them in full and give our picks for the remainder.
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2020 MLB Wild Card picks: Blue Jays vs. Rays, Yankees vs. Indians
An MLB postseason unlike any other will get underway this Tuesday with a four-pack of American League Wild Card games. The winners of these series openers will gain a commanding advantage in these best-of-threes. Here are our best bets for Tuesday’s games.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: 5 players who need to step up
The MLB postseason begins Tuesday, and there are plenty of familiar names gearing up for another shot at the World Series in this 16-team field. Here are five players that have struggled in previous playoff appearances that need to step up in 2020.
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Yu Darvish leads crowded field in 2020 NL Cy Young race
The MLB regular season has come to an end, but the debate surrounding NL Cy Young Award honors rages on with Trevor Bauer, Jacob deGrom, and Yu Darvish all in contention.
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MLB picks: Astros vs. Rangers, Reds vs. Twins (Sept. 25)
The final weekend of regular season baseball has arrived. We’ll break down tonight’s matchups between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers, as well as the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins
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MLB picks: Astros vs. Rangers, Brewers vs. Cardinals (Sept. 24)
A pair of divisional matchups contain our best bets for Thursday night. First, the Houston Astros visit the Texas Rangers, then the Milwaukee Brewers face the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Randy Johnson reveals why he went into the Hall of Fame as a Diamondback
BetAmerica ambassador Glendon Rusch asked Randy Johnson about his controversial decision to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Diamondback, and the 10-time All-Star didn’t hold back.
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MLB picks: Brewers vs. Reds, Athletics vs. Dodgers (Sept. 23)
The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds, two teams fighting for a playoff berth, face off at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday night. We’ll handicap that affair, as well as an intriguing matchup between the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers.
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MLB picks: Rays vs. Mets, Rockies vs. Giants (Sept. 22)
Tuesday night’s baseball slate features an interleague matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Mets, and an NL West showdown between the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants.
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2020 MLB Playoffs: Key dates, locations & viewing information
With an unprecedented 60-game regular season winding down on Sunday, now is a good time to review what bettors and fans can expect during the 2020 MLB Playoffs.
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MLB picks: Cubs vs. Pirates, Astros vs. Mariners (Sept. 21)
The MLB regular season is winding down, but there are still some good betting opportunities to be found. Here are the two wisest wagers on the diamond for Monday night.
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MLB picks: Braves vs. Mets, Rays vs. Orioles (Sept. 18)
A pair of divisional games contain the best bets in baseball for Friday evening. First, the Atlanta Braves take on the New York Mets, then the Tampa Bay Rays visit the Baltimore Orioles.
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MLB picks: Blue Jays vs. Yankees, Dodgers vs. Rockies (Sept. 17)
The New York Yankees will attempt to sweep their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night, while the Los Angeles Dodgers will start a four-game set with Colorado Rockies.
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MLB picks: Red Sox vs. Marlins, Pirates vs. Reds (Sept. 16)
With less than two weeks until the playoffs begin, the Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds could both use a win on Wednesday night to aid their cause. The former will take on the Boston Red Sox, while the latter will host the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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MLB picks and odds: Indians vs. Cubs, A's vs. Rockies (Sept. 15)
The Chicago Cubs will look to build on their NL Central lead when they host the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, while the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics head to Coors Field to take on the Colorado Rockies.
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MLB picks: Braves vs. Orioles, Twins vs. White Sox (Sept. 14)
The Atlanta Braves seek to build on their 3 1/2-game lead in the NL East when they host the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night, while a closely-fought battle in the AL Central between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox continues. Here are our best bets for the evening.
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MLB picks: Mets vs. Blue Jays, Angels vs. Rockies (Sept. 11)
Jacob deGrom leads the New York Mets into Buffalo to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, while the Los Angeles Angels head to Colorado for a rare series with the Rockies.
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MLB picks: Phillies vs. Marlins, Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks (Sept. 10)
The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins kick off a trying seven-game series on Thursday night, while the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up a traditional three-gamer. Here are our best bets for the evening.
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MLB Picks: Reds vs. Cubs, Mariners vs. Giants
The starting pitching matchups in tonight’s games between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants hold the key to our two best bets for Wednesday night.
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MLB picks: Yankees vs. Blue Jays, Marlins vs. Braves
Let’s give out picks for a pair of divisional games taking place this Tuesday night. First, it’s the New York Yankees taking on the Toronto Blue Jays, then we have the matchup between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
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MLB Labor Day picks: Royals vs. Indians, Yankees vs. Blue Jays
Let’s take a look at the Labor Day evening slate as we highlight the best bets on the diamond.
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MLB picks: Brewers vs. Indians, Cardinals vs. Cubs
A classic MLB rivalry will be renewed on Friday night as the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. But first on deck is the series-opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Indians.
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MLB picks: Padres vs. Angels, White Sox vs. Royals
The San Diego Padres go for the two-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night, while the Chicago White Sox begin a four-game set with the Kansas City Royals.
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MLB picks: Tigers vs. Brewers, Indians vs. Royals
A pair of midwestern series are set to wrap up on Wednesday night, but not before offering some prime wagering opportunities. We’ll preview the matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers before moving on to another meeting between the Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals.
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MLB picks: Cubs vs. Pirates, Indians vs. Royals
A pair of divisional matchups yield our best bets on the diamond for Tuesday night. We’ll look at the NL Central battle between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park before previewing the AL Central clash between the Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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MLB picks: Braves vs. Red Sox, Padres vs. Rockies
It’s a fairly light MLB schedule this Monday, but we’ve managed to find two solid wagering opportunities on the diamond. We’ll handicap the series opener between the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox, followed by the finale between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies.
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MLB picks: Indians vs. Cardinals, Mariners vs. Angels
Let’s go hunting for some value on the moneyline as we make our MLB selections for Friday night. Up first is an interleague matchup between the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals, followed by an AL West clash between the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels.
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MLB midseason awards: Shane Bieber has AL Cy Young wrapped up
Most of the 30 MLB teams have reached the mid-way point of the 60-game 2020 season. A lot could change between now and the end of September, but here are our unofficial midseason award winners.
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MLB picks: Athletics vs. Rangers, Twins vs. Tigers
The Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers will wrap up their four-game set on national TV on Thursday night, while the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers begin a four-game series of their own.
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MLB picks: Cubs vs. Tigers, Reds vs. Brewers
The Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers will wrap up their three-game series at Comerica Park on Wednesday night, while a vital four-game set between the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers rolls on at Miller Park.
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MLB picks: Reds vs. Brewers, Pirates vs. White Sox
The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers are fighting to stay in the playoff hunt. We’ll handicap their Tuesday night matchup along with the series-opening game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox.
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The biggest surprises of the 2020 MLB season
From the floundering Angels to Nolan Arenado's rocky start, here are the five biggest surprises of the 2020 MLB season.
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MLB picks: Twins vs. Indians, Rockies vs. Diamondbacks
A pair of divisional games catch the eye in Monday’s MLB best bets column. Join us as we break down the matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians as well as the late-night tilt between the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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MLB picks: White Sox vs. Cubs, Rangers vs. Mariners
The "Windy City Showdown" gets underway at Wrigley Field tonight as the Chicago White Sox visit the Chicago Cubs. We’ll handicap that matchup along with the series opener between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners.
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MLB picks: Rangers vs. Padres, Angels vs. Giants
We’ll dive into the series finale between the Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres at Globe Life Field as well as the finale between the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park as we highlight our two best bets for Thursday evening.
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MLB picks: Diamondbacks vs. Athletics, Dodgers vs. Mariners
We’re taking a look at a pair of four-game home-and-home interleague series that just switched venues for Wednesday night. They contain our best bets of the evening.
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MLB picks: A's vs. Diamondbacks, Cardinals vs. Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will add another chapter to their rivalry Tuesday night.
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MLB picks: Mets vs. Marlins, Mariners vs. Dodgers
The New York Mets and Miami Marlins will renew acquaintances Monday night, while the Seattle Mariners will pay the Los Angeles Dodgers a rare visit.
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MLB picks: Dodgers vs. Angels, Padres vs. Diamondbacks
The Freeway Series gets underway on Friday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Los Angeles Angels. We’ll preview that clash, along with the series opener between the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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MLB picks: Brewers vs. Cubs, Padres vs. Dodgers
A nationally-televised matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs highlights a relatively quiet Thursday for baseball. We’ll break down that tilt from a betting perspective, as well as the series finale between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers.
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MLB picks: Cubs vs. Indians, Rays vs. Red Sox
The Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians will wrap up a two-game set at Progressive Field on Wednesday night, while the four-gamer between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox rolls on at Fenway Park.
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MLB picks: Cubs vs. Indians, Padres vs. Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians will square off on national TV on Tuesday night. We’ll handicap that game below, along with an NL West clash between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers.
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MLB picks: Nationals vs. Mets, Diamondbacks vs. Rockies
Our two best bets for Monday evening occur in a pair of divisional matchups. First, the 2019 World Series champion Nationals make their first road trip of the year as they face the Mets in New York, while the Diamondbacks head to Colorado to take on the Rockies.
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MLB picks: Indians vs. White Sox, Astros vs. A's
Friday’s best bets on the diamond come from a pair of divisional games. The action gets started with the AL Central’s Indians and White Sox, before the AL West’s Astros and Athletics join the fray.
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MLB picks: Reds vs. Indians, Orioles vs. Marlins
A pair of four-game series wrap up Thursday night, as the Reds play the Indians and the Orioles face the Marlins. Here are our best bets on the diamond.
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MLB picks: Blue Jays vs. Braves, Reds vs. Indians
Interleague matchups are front-and-center in our MLB best bets column for Wednesday night as the Blue Jays visit the Braves and the Reds face the Indians.
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MLB picks: White Sox vs. Brewers, Dodgers vs. Padres
We'll take a look at two appealing MLB totals as we highlight the best bets in baseball for Tuesday night.
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Former MLB pitcher Glendon Rusch joins BetAmerica team
Former MLB pitcher Glendon Rusch has joined BetAmerica’s growing stable of celebrity sports analysts and handicappers.
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MLB picks: Indians vs. Reds, Royals vs. Cubs
A pair of MLB interleague matchups present the best baseball betting opportunities on the diamond Monday, August 3.
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MLB picks: Red Sox vs. Yankees, Indians vs. Twins
Some intriguing divisional matchups will take place this weekend in baseball. Here are our best bets for Friday night.
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