This article is part of our MLB Picks series. MLB Picks Tonight: Expert MLB Bets for June 15th A brutal finish in the Phillies / Marlins last night prevented a 5-0 night, but 4-1 is definitely worth banking. I have been trying to avoid game stacks, but I do think there are two that fit … Read more
The Chicago White Sox have been one of the most disappointing teams in the MLB so far in the 2022 season. The White Sox, who many expected to win the American League Central division this year, have limped to a 29-31 start. To be fair, Chicago has dealt with injuries to nearly all of their … Read more
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch lost two assistant coaches to head coaching jobs at their alma maters last season: third base coach Chip Hale to Arizona and assistant hitting coach Jose Cruz Jr. to Rice. A third assistant coach, pitching coach Chris Fetter, could be the top candidate to take over as Michigan baseball’s head … Read more
June 15, 2022 –MLB Network is set to increase its coverage of the MLB Draft Combine with more than 10 hours of live programming from Petco Park this Thursday, June 16, and Friday, June 17 in San Diego. With more than 250 Draft-eligible players in attendance, tomorrow’s coverage will begin with a three-hour program at … Read more
The Atlanta Braves will try to match the franchise’s longest winning streak in almost a decade when they close out a three-game series on Wednesday at Nationals Park in Washington, DC Already the longest winning streak in the majors this season, the Braves’ current 13 -game run is the franchise’s best since it won 14 … Read more
Umpire Nate Tomlinson has managed to escape serious injury after being hit in the face by the jagged end of Mike Trout’s broken bat. Tomlinson was the home plate umpire during Tuesday night’s Freeway Series clash between the Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers – until the top of the ninth inning, that is. … Read more
The Yankees – 9-1 in their last 10 games, including Tuesday night’s shutdown of the Rays – have the best record in the major leagues. Their starters have ERAs that look like grade-point averages from “Animal House.” Their relievers, including new closer Clay Holmes, have MLB contemplating whether to allow opposing teams to hit with … Read more
Hendricks looks, feels back to normal in return to Cubs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A prescribed break appears to be just what the doctor ordered for Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks. With off days built into their schedule, the Cubs skipped Hendricks’ recent turns in the rotation, giving him time to rest his fatigued … Read more
Two years ago, Thomas Harrington walked into the Campbell University baseball program as a non-scholarship player. In a month, he might walk out as the program’s highest-drafted pitcher. In a down year for college pitchers, Harrington stands out in this year’s MLB Draft class. He’s been consistently excellent in his two years at Campbell. He … Read more
The MLB All-Star ballot is out. Let’s find some sleepers. There’s always Aaron Judge and Mookie Betts and Mike Trout. But what about the rest of the candidates? There are plenty of interesting names on the ballot this year – including some you might not even think about. It’s time to find some of those … Read more