The worst MLB free agent signings of the last decade
As Major League Baseball general managers prepare to shell out massive contracts during the offseason, we decided to review some of the worst deals made over the last decade.
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Major League Baseball's top 5 bargain free agents for 2020
Names like Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg will garner the most attention in MLB free agency, but these five players could fly under the radar and offer bargains this winter.
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Major League Baseball's most untradeable contracts
These five players and their onerous contracts are a stern reminder to MLB general managers that there's no such thing as a sure thing.
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5 Major League Baseball players who should retire
With CC Sabathia likely riding off into the sunset this offseason, we decided to take a look at some other top Major League Baseball players who should hang up their cleats before the 2020 season arrives.
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Red Sox open with fourth-best odds to win 2020 World Series
The Red Sox suffered a World Series hangover in 2019, failing to reach the postseason with an 84-78 record while finishing 19 games behind the AL East-winning Yankees. They fired GM Dave Dombrowski in September and recently hired highly-regarded Rays executive Chaim Bloom to fill the shoes of “Dealin’ Dave.”
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Odds say Nationals won't return to World Series in 2020
The Nationals have been installed as +1500 underdogs to repeat as World Series champions in 2020, an unusually high figure for a recent winner. Five MLB clubs—the Astros (+600), Yankees (+600), Dodgers (+700), Braves (+1200) and Red Sox (+1200)—were slapped with lower price tags than the Nats. Oddsmakers appear to be spot-on with their assessment of Washington’s team as a one-year wonder.
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Cole and Strasburg top list of MLB free agent pitchers
Teams looking for starting pitching this offseason are in luck with a crowded market involving staff aces, reliable veterans and potential bargains. Here are the top 10 starters available on the open market this winter.
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Astros and Yankees open with shortest odds to win 2020 World Series
Can the Nationals repeat as World Series champions in 2020, or will someone new step up? BetAmerica takes an early look at the Fall Classic futures market.
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Greinke poised to outduel Scherzer in World Series Game 7
The Nationals and Astros will face off at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday night in a winner-take-all Game 7 of the World Series. Max Scherzer, scratched from Sunday’s Game 5 due to a neck injury, takes the hill for the Nats against struggling ‘Stros starter Zack Greinke.
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Odds favor Verlander and Astros in World Series pitcher's duel
The Astros will send Justin Verlander to the mound at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday night as they look to wrap up a second World Series title in three years against the Nationals. Washington won’t go down without a fight as they counter with Stephen Strasburg, who has been excellent throughout these playoffs.
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Gerrit Cole tops list of 2020 MLB free agents
As the World Series heads back to Houston for Game 6, it seems like a good idea to peek into the future and rank the Top 10 free agents that could be on the market this offseason.
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World Series Game 3 betting preview: Astros vs. Nationals
The Nationals will go for a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven World Series on Friday night, when they send Anibal Sanchez to the mound against Zack Greinke and the Astros.
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The most clutch performances in World Series history
Millions of children have dreamed of hitting a walk-off home run or pitching a shutout in the World Series, but only a select few have lived the dream. We've gone through hundreds of hours of tape and thousands of box scores to find the five most clutch performances in World Series history.
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World Series Game 2 betting preview: Nationals vs. Astros
The Astros will look to even the World Series when they send Justin Verlander to the hill against Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals in Game 2 on Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park.
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World Series Game 1 betting preview: Astros vs. Nationals
Staff aces will square off in Game 1 of the 2019 World Series. Oddsmakers have understandably set a very low total, which sets up an opportunity for Over bettors.
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World Series betting preview: Astros vs. Nationals
After three rounds of playoffs featuring drama and intrigue, the stage is set for the World Series. The Washington Nationals are seeking their first title, while the Houston Astros can capture their second in three years.
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ALCS Game 5 betting preview: Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees
The Astros looked like the more complete team going into the ALCS and should prevail again in Game 5, with one of baseball's best starters, Justin Verlander, on the hill.
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ALCS Game 4 betting preview: Astros vs. Yankees
Pitching has had the upper hand in the first three games of the ALCS, and Under bettors have cashed each time. Expect the trend to continue Thursday night.
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The best postseason pitchers in MLB history
Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg have performed remarkably for their respective clubs this postseason, pitching to a 1.01 ERA and 7.22 strikeout-walk ratio in a combined 44 2/3 innings. But how do they stack up against some of the great playoff pitchers of all time? BetAmerica decided to do a little off-day digging to find out.
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NLCS Game 4 betting preview: Cardinals vs. Nationals
With a commanding 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series, the Nationals are on the verge of their first World Series appearance. Starter Patrick Corbin will try to seal the deal against Dakota Hudson and the Cardinals at Nationals Stadium on Tuesday night.
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ALCS Game 3 betting preview: Astros vs. Yankees
Gerrit Cole has been nearly untouchable for the Astros for most of the season, and he'll take the hill in the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon against Luis Severino and the Yankees in a pivotal Game 3 of the ALCS.
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NLCS Game 3 betting preview: Cardinals vs. Nationals
After they seized the first two games of this series on the road, the Washington Nationals will attempt to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.
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ALCS betting preview: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
The New York Yankees will go head to head with the Houston Astros in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series that begins Saturday, October 12. It’s a rematch of a memorable 2017 ALCS that the Astros took in seven games en route to their first World Series title.
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NLCS betting preview: Nationals vs. Cardinals
Both the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals pulled off sizable upsets in the NLDS. Who has the advantage in the NLCS?
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Nationals' World Series odds improve to +350 after downing Dodgers
It took 14 years and plenty of heartbreak, but the Washington Nationals have finally won a playoff series. Dave Martinez's scrappy squad has advanced to the NLCS after downing the heavily favored Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings on Wednesday night. Washington's odds of winning the World Series have now improved from +800 a day ago to +350 today.
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ALDS Game 5 betting preview: Rays at Astros
Which team will face the Yankees in the ALCS? We'll find out Thursday, in a winner-take-all ALDS Game 5 between the Astros and Rays.
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NLDS Game 5 previews: Cardinals at Braves, Nationals at Dodgers
Two decisive Game 5s await in the two National League Division Series, as the Braves host the Cardinals and the Nationals travel to the West Coast to face the Dodgers.
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5 unbreakable MLB postseason records
Whoever said that records were meant to be broken hasn't been paying very close attention to postseason baseball. From Derek Jeter's record for games played to Deacon Phillippe's improbable string of complete games, many of the game's most hallowed marks haven't been touched for 10 to 115 years. We dusted off the history books and have identified Major League Baseball's five most unbreakable playoff records.
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ALDS Game 4 preview: Astros at Rays
The Astros will send out ace Justin Verlander on short rest for Game 4 of the ALDS. Can Houston close out the Rays and move on to the ALCS?
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NLDS Game 4 previews: Braves at Cardinals, Dodgers at Nationals
Could all-or-nothing elimination games be coming, or can the Braves and Dodgers close out the NLDS Monday and advance to the NLCS?
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ALDS Game 3 previews: Astros at Rays, Yankees at Twins
Will the favored Astros and Yankees continue to roll in the ALDS, or can the underdog Rays and Twins spring an upset?
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NLDS Game 2 previews: Cardinals at Braves, Nationals at Dodgers
While the American League is just getting started in its Division Series on Friday, the National League has a pair of pivotal Game 2 matchups. Can the Braves and Nationals bounce back, or will the Cardinals and Dodgers take a commanding 2-0 lead?
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ALDS Game 1 previews: Rays at Astros, Twins at Yankees
The two American League Division Series begin Friday, when the favored Astros host the upstart Rays and the Twins travel to the Bronx to face the Yankees.
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3 reasons why the Rays can beat the Astros in the ALDS
On the surface, the American League Division Series between the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays seems like a classic David versus Goliath battle. In one corner, you have the 107-win Astros, who boast six All-Stars, two bona fide Cy Young candidates, the prohibitive AL Rookie of the Year, and a $168 million payroll. In the other corner, you have the Rays, a $60 million bargain basement team who plays their home games in a cavernous half empty stadium. Despite the obvious discrepancy, we believe there are three reasons why Tampa Bay can pull off a stunning upset over the AL West champs.
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Pete Alonso and the greatest rookie seasons in sports history
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso burst onto the major league scene with a record rookie season in 2019. Not only did the “Polar Bear” set the Mets single-season home run record with his 42nd homer on August 27, but he went on to break the MLB rookie record, as well, with his 53rd long ball on September 28. In honor of Alonso’s exceptional performance in his first season as a pro, here’s a look at five other athletes who achieved some of the best rookie seasons in sports history.
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ALDS betting preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
The Houston Astros, owners of baseball’s best record in 2019 at 107-55, play the winner of the AL Wild Card game, the Tampa Bay Rays, in a five-game divisional series beginning on Friday. Here’s how the two clubs stack up.
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Verlander, Cole and the best pitching duos in MLB history
Houston Astros aces Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole made history in 2019 by becoming just the second pair of teammates to record 300+ strikeouts in the same season. Here are five more pitching tandems who made opposing players think twice about stepping into the batter’s box.
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NLDS betting preview: Dodgers vs. Nationals
The Nationals prevailed over the Brewers in Tuesday night's Wild Card Game, which sets up a showdown with the Dodgers. Here's what bettors need to know going into this best-of-five National League Division Series, which begins Thursday.
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AL Wild Card Game betting preview: Rays at A's
Fans of traditional, low-scoring baseball will want to tune in for Wednesday night’s winner-take-all wild card game between the Rays and Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.
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NL Wild Card Game preview: Brewers vs. Nationals
After a marathon 162-game season, the Brewers will face the Nationals in a winner-take-all wild card game Tuesday night for the right to play the Dodgers in the National League Division Series.
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NLDS preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves
The St. Louis Cardinals will make their first trip to the postseason since 2015, and they'll be underdogs against the Atlanta Braves, the National League East champions for the second straight year, in a best-of-five National League Division Series that begins Thursday, October 3.
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ALDS preview: New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins
The New York Yankees will play the Minnesota Twins in the best-of-five American League Division Series that begins Friday. Here's how the two teams stack up.
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MLB weekend preview: Indians at Nationals
A crucial series for both leagues' wild-card scenarios takes place this weekend, when the Cleveland Indians visit the Washington Nationals.
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Friday MLB betting preview: Rays at Blue Jays, Brewers at Rockies
The MLB regular season is winding down, but the betting action is not. Friday's best betting opportunities are a Blue Jays home game against the Rays and a National League battle between the Brewers and Rockies.
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Thursday MLB preview: Phillies at Nationals, A's at Mariners
The MLB regular season is winding down, but the betting action is not. Thursday's matchups are highlighted by a Nationals home game against the Phillies and a West Coast battle between the A's and Mariners.
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American League Cy Young Award trends
The American League has been honoring its most outstanding pitchers since 1967 when Boston Red Sox ace Jim Lonborg became the inaugural recipient of the AL Cy Young Award. A lot has changed since then with the introduction of closers, openers and mid-inning specialists, but the allure of the award remains the same. Here's everything you wanted to know (but were too afraid to ask) about the Junior Circuit's top pitching award.
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Wednesday MLB preview: Brewers at Reds, Phillies at Nationals
The MLB playoffs are right around the corner, but that doesn't mean we can't find some winners in the final days of the regular season.
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The biggest concerns for every MLB division leader
The carefree days of summer have officially been replaced by the dread-filled nights of fall, when the general managers of every World Series contender spend sleepless nights worrying about their rosters. We’ve examined each divisional leader closely and have identified the one Achilles heel that may prevent them from hoisting the Commissioner’s Trophy.
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Tuesday MLB preview: Brewers at Reds, Cardinals at Diamondbacks
Quality starting pitching will be on the mound in two National League matchups Tuesday, September 24, as the Reds host the Brewers and the Cardinals head to Arizona to face the Diamondbacks.
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Braves’ World Series odds improve as postseason approaches
Oddsmakers are beginning to buy into the Braves. Atlanta’s odds to win the World Series have improved from +800 to +750 after the club clinched its second straight National League East title with a commanding 6-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
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Monday MLB preview: Phillies-Nationals, Cardinals-Diamondbacks
As the MLB season winds down, National League Unders are the play for Monday, September 23, as the Phillies take on the Nationals and the Diamondbacks host the Cardinals.
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Verlander Super Odds: Will the Astros ace reach 3,000 strikeouts?
Justin Verlander has a chance to join a very exclusive club this weekend. The Houston Astros ace is just 11 punchouts away from becoming the 18th player in Major League history to reach 3,000 strikeouts. BetAmerica is offering +200 Super Odds that Verlander will achieve the milestone on Sunday when he takes the mound at home against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Weekend MLB betting preview: Phillies at Indians
The Philadelphia Phillies (78-73) and Cleveland Indians (90-63) will meet at Progressive Field for a crucial three-game interleague series beginning Friday night. Here's what bettors should expect for the weekend.
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Friday MLB betting preview: Cardinals at Cubs, Red Sox at Rays
We're confident plenty of runs will cross the plate Friday, as the Cardinals take on the Cubs and the Rays host the Red Sox.
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Thursday MLB preview: Phillies at Braves, Cardinals at Cubs
We're focusing on totals Thursday, September 19, when the Phillies take on the Braves and the Cubs host the Cardinals.
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Wednesday MLB preview: Phillies at Braves, Rays at Dodgers
Wednesday's MLB slate includes an NL East matchup between the Phillies and Braves, while the Dodgers host the Rays in interleague action.
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Tuesday MLB preview: Angels at Yankees, Phillies at Braves
The return of Luis Severino for the New York Yankees on Tuesday will mix things up in the American League, while the Braves offer value against the Phillies.
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Monday MLB betting preview: Nationals at Cardinals, Reds at Cubs
The National League is where our plays land Monday, as the Cardinals host the Nationals and the Reds take on the Cubs.
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Weekend MLB preview: Twins battle Indians for AL Central supremacy
The Minnesota Twins (89-57) will try to put some distance between themselves and the Cleveland Indians (86-61) in the American League Central race when they begin a three-game series at Progressive Field on Friday night. Here’s what bettors should be anticipating for the weekend series.
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Friday MLB betting preview: Braves at Nationals, Dodgers at Mets
The National League is where our focus rests for Friday, September 13, as the Nationals host the Braves and the Dodgers head to New York to face the Mets.
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Thursday MLB preview: Diamondbacks at Mets, Braves at Phillies
A pair of moneyline wagers are our plays in the MLB for Thursday, September 12.
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Wednesday MLB preview: Braves at Phillies, Red Sox at Blue Jays
In MLB action Wednesday, September 11, the Braves have an advantage against the Phillies in Philadelphia and the early Under is the play in the Red Sox-Blue Jays matchup.
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Can Christian Yelich still win the NL MVP Award?
Christian Yelich's National League MVP odds were dealt a crushing blow on Tuesday evening when the 27-year-old outfielder fractured his right kneecap in a game against the Miami Marlins. The bad break - both literal and figurative - occurred in the first inning when Yelich fouled an Elieser Hernandez pitch off his knee. The two-time All Star was forced to exit the game and has since been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
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Tuesday MLB betting preview: Nationals at Twins, A's at Astros
Tuesday features a key interleague matchup between the Nationals and Twins, and the unstoppable Astros offense will take swings against the A's in Houston.
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Monday MLB preview: Braves at Phillies, Yankees at Red Sox
No messing around with totals or run lines today. Our expert likes a pair of moneyline plays in the MLB, as the Braves take on the Phillies and the Red Sox host the Yankees.
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Weekend MLB Preview: Yankees renew rivalry with Red Sox
Baseball’s most historic rivalry will be renewed this weekend as the New York Yankees (92-49) travel to Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (75-65). Here’s what bettors should be expecting throughout the nationally-televised series.
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Friday MLB betting preview: Phillies at Mets, Indians at Twins
Runs should come in bunches in New York with the Phillies in town, while home/road splits give the Twins an advantage against the Indians.
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Thursday MLB preview: Cubs at Brewers, Nationals at Braves
Thursday's MLB action features a Cubs-Brewers matchup and a tilt between the Nationals and Braves.
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Jacob deGrom moves into top 3 in NL Cy Young odds
Jacob deGrom's Cy Young campaign is officially picking up steam. The New York Mets ace has seen his odds to win the award shorten significantly from +800 on August 7 to +200 on September 3. DeGrom went 2-1 with a 2.18 ERA during that stretch and surrendered two runs or less in four consecutive starts.
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Wednesday MLB preview: Mets at Nationals, Giants at Cardinals
We've got a pair of moneyline wagers as our baseball plays for Wednesday, September 4, when the Mets take on the Nationals and the Giants face the Cardinals.
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Tuesday MLB betting preview: Twins at Red Sox, Angels at A's
The Oakland Athletics and Minnesota Twins have had hot bats lately and should carry that momentum into our two spotlight MLB games for Tuesday, September 5.
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Astros maintain narrow lead over Dodgers in latest World Series odds
It may only be September 2, but Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros are officially ready for October. The 36-year-old ace had the finest outing of the season on Sunday night as he tossed a no-hitter against the overmatched Toronto Blue Jays. The 120 pitch, 14 strikeout affair was the third no-no of Verlander's career and is the latest evidence yet that he's found a new gear in his 15th season.
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MLB Monday Picks: Mets vs. Nationals, Astros vs. Brewers
Get ready for a NL East grudge match this afternoon as the New York Mets tangle with the Washington Nationals in D.C. Meanwhile, over in Milwaukee, Gerrit Cole will try to one-up teammate Justin Verlander one day after his latest no-no when he takes the mound against the Brewers.
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Friday MLB Picks: Mets vs. Phillies, Red Sox vs Angels
It's a battle for NL East bragging rights tonight as the Phillies host the Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Meanwhile, over in the American League, The Red Sox put their two-game winning streak on the line against the floundering Angels.
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MLB Weekend Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
A three-game NL Central battle commences at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon as the Milwaukee Brewers (68-65) take on the Chicago Cubs (72-61). Every game is critical for these playoff aspirants. Here’s what bettors should be anticipating throughout.
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Thursday MLB betting preview: Rays at Astros, Padres at Giants
The Houston Astros hose the Tampa Bay Rays in afternoon action, while the San Francisco Giants will host divisional rival San Diego to wrap up Thursday's baseball slate.
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Wednesday MLB preview: Cardinals at Brewers, Rays at Astros
Wednesday's MLB action is highlighted by an afternoon NL Central matchup in Milwaukee and a significant AL clash between the Rays and Astros.
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Tuesday MLB betting preview: Pirates at Phillies, Cubs at Mets
Runs could come in bunches in Philadelphia on Tuesday, and the Cubs should jump out to a big lead against the Mets.
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Gerrit Cole odds-on favorite to win AL Cy Young Award
Could Gerrit Cole finally be closing in on the first Cy Young award of his seven-year career? Bookmakers certainly seem to think so. The Houston Astros hurler is now the odd-on favorite to win the award at -130 with just over a month remaining in the 2019 season. That's a huge leap from just three weeks ago when the 28 year-old was firmly behind Houston teammate Justin Verlander at +140.
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Monday MLB preview: Braves at Rockies, Cardinals at Brewers
Will the Atlanta Braves continue their hot streak in Colorado? Will there be runs aplenty in Milwaukee when the Brewers clash with the Cards? Our resident MLB expert thinks so.
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Weekend MLB betting preview: Yankees at Dodgers
The American East-leading Yankees (83-46) continue their West Coast road trip with a three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers (85-44), kingpins of the National League West, starting Friday night. Here's what bettors should be expecting throughout this weekend series.
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Friday MLB betting preview: Nationals at Cubs, Braves at Mets
Our plays today focus on a trio of National League East teams, as the Nationals play an afternoon game with the Cubs and the Braves head to New York to face the Mets.
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Where does Clayton Kershaw rank among MLB's greatest pitchers?
Clayton Kershaw has long been considered one of the greatest pitchers of his generation, but on Tuesday night he took an important step toward becoming one of the greatest pitchers of all time by picking up his 166th career win. We break down Kershaw's numbers and examine his place among the game's top hurlers.
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Thursday MLB betting preview: Giants at Cubs, Yankees at A's
Over/Under bets are the plays today, from a day game in Chicago to late-night action on the West Coast.
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Wednesday MLB betting preview: Padres at Reds, Indians at Mets
Straight-up moneyline wagers are the plays for the MLB today, as the Padres and Reds meet for day-game action in Cincinnati, while the red-hot Mets and Indians square off in New York.
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Red Sox World Series odds fall to +5000 following Chris Sale news
The Red Sox are presently 16 games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East and are saddled with distant +5000 odds to win the 2019 World Series. That's a far cry from the +600 odds they opened with way back in March when many pundits still expected them to steamroll the competition en route to a second consecutive title.
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Tuesday MLB preview: Phillies at Red Sox, Brewers at Cardinals
A rejuvenated Phillies lineup, under the guidance of new hitting coach (and former manager) Charlie Manuel, should build on its hot streak at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, over in St. Louis, expect Brewers hurler Gio Gonzalez to bounce back from a rough start against the Twins.
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Monday MLB preview: Nationals at Pirates, Angels at Rangers
The Nationals should have an edge in Pittsburgh on Monday night, and a pair of young lefties should keep runs low in the Lone Star State.
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Astros' World Series odds unchanged despite five-game skid
It’s going to take more than a five-game losing streak for oddsmakers to lose faith in the Houston Astros. The club’s odds of winning the 2019 World Series are holding fast at +200 despite their late-season skid. We examine the five reasons why the Astros will be the last team standing at the end of October.
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Weekend MLB betting preview: Brewers at Nationals
A pair of teams with serious postseason aspirations will clash this weekend at Nationals Park when Washington hosts Milwaukee. The Nationals enter the series on a four-game winning streak but are 0-3 this year against Milwaukee and struggled mightily to put runs on the board against the Brewers when they tangled in early May.
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Friday MLB preview, Dodgers at Braves, Indians at Yankees
The Yankees will try to bounce back from an ugly 19-5 defeat to the Indians when they host Cleveland tonight in the Bronx. Over in Atlanta, 22-year-old wunderkind Mike Soroka puts his 10-2 record on the line when he goes up against Kenta Maeda and the Los Angeles Dodgers. We have odds and picks for both Friday night games.
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Thursday MLB preview: Indians at Yankees, Cubs at Phillies
Adam Plutko leads the Cleveland Indians against the surging New York Yankees, who have now won five straight and eight of their last 10. Over in Philly, Yu Darvish and the Cubs battle Drew Smyly and the Phillies in a game that is certain to produce its fair share of home runs. We have odds and picks for both games.
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Wednesday MLB preview: Twins at Brewers, A's at Giants
The Brewers will look to bounce back from a 7-5 loss to the Twins on Tuesday night. Over at Oracle Park, hitters are already licking their chops at the prospect of facing Homer Bailey and Tyler Beede.
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Tuesday MLB preview: Cubs at Phillies, Mets at Braves
A pair of southpaws battle it out in Philly, as Jose Quintana and the Cubs take on Jason Vargas and the Phillies. Over in Atlanta, Zach Wheeler and Max Fried face off, as the Mets try to chip away at the Braves' lead in the NL East. We have odds and picks for both games.
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Mets now a top 10 World Series contender after win streak
Could we be witnessing the second coming of the Amazin' Mets? Oddsmakers seem to warming up to the idea. New York's 2019 World Series odds have improved from +3625 August 6 to +2250 August 12 after a run of eight straight victories.
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Monday MLB preview: Reds at Nationals, Red Sox at Indians
An unexpected Under in the National League and a straight-up pick in the American League are the plays today.
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Major League Baseball's wild card system needs to change
Major League Baseball's wild card system, as presently constructed, has done little to infuse added drama into the postseason chase, and the one-game playoff severely diminishes the value of the 162-game regular season.
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Weekend MLB betting preview: Nationals at Mets
The hottest team in baseball, the New York Mets (59-56, 13-1 in their last 14 games), will look to keep rolling against a divisional foe in the thick of the Wild Card race in the Washington Nationals (61-53).
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