Baseball Handicapping Articles

Top Seven MLB Veterans Who Had Late-Career Breakouts
by Jeremy Block - 6/27/2025

Everyone loves a rookie or younger player on the come-up, but there’s something even more satisfying about an aging veteran finally piecing it all together. Sometimes it’s a change in stance, a fresh start with a new team, or dumb luck finally lining up with modern analytics.

MLB Season Awards with Updated Odds and Predictions
by Ryan Cobbett - 6/27/2025

With half the season behind us, now is a great time to reassess the odds-on MLB Player Awards this season. As of now, the MVP races favor a repeat winner in both leagues, while the AL Cy Young race also favors a repeat winner. While there are plenty of games left on the schedule, the closest race is the NL Rookie of the Year. Just one injury or cold spell could drastically alter the odds for any of these awards. With the All-Star Break near, let’s analyze the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year races in each league.

Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 6/27/2025

With the All-Star Break just over two weeks away and half the schedules behind us, we now have a solid idea of who the contenders and pretenders are. Teams like the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants have seemingly graduated from pretenders to real contenders, while the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles have had a mighty collapse this season and have been officially demoted to pretenders.

2025 World Series Predictions with Betting Odds and Expert Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 6/26/2025

As we are near the end of June and the trade deadline approaches, teams are finalizing their rosters in order to make a run in the playoffs. With about half of the schedule remaining, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers are tied atop the league standings at 50-31. The Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, and Arizona Diamondbacks came into the season as playoff favorites and are now fighting for their playoff hopes, while teams like the Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Francisco Giants are all emerging in the playoff picture.

MLB Divisional Winner Odds: NL East Betting Prediction
by Mike Allen - 6/26/2025

We are still several contests shy of MLB's 81-game halfway mark, yet the online sportsbooks are telling us that all but one of their six divisions are essentially locked up. The Cubs, Tigers, Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros are all, at the least, 3-1 betting favorites to win their respective divisions.

Best 7 MLB Left-Handed Pitchers of All Time
by Jeremy Block - 6/25/2025

Left-handed pitchers have always been unique in the game of baseball. Think about it: Their delivery creates different angles, their approach often disrupts hitters’ timing, and right-handed batters especially struggle against them. The best lefties have made a lasting impact on the game by consistently dominating hitting lineups and changing how pitching is approached.

NL and AL Pennant Futures Betting Odds and Picks
by Mike Allen - 6/24/2025

I know it feels like Major League Baseball's Opening Day was a little over a month ago, but we'll be at the season's 81-game halfway mark by the weekend. Many of the divisions appear to be locked up already, that is, if you pay attention to the betting odds.

Best Bets for Teams to Make the MLB Playoffs: Yes or No Props
by Mike Allen - 6/20/2025

It feels like the 2025 Major League Baseball season just got started, but a look at the standings says otherwise. Most teams are barely a week away from the 81-game halfway mark. What have we learned so far? The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees appear to be on a collision course to rematch in the World Series.

New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 6/20/2025

With All-Star festivities in less than a month and the Trade Deadline following close behind, teams are continuing to analyze their squads and find any weak links to improve upon before making the final playoff push in the fall. The Detroit Tigers have the best record in the MLB at 48-28, and their 10-game lead in the AL Central is the biggest gap between a division leader and second place.

Seven MLB Sluggers Who Didn’t Get Enough Accolades
by Jeremy Block - 6/19/2025

Baseball’s spotlight always had a short attention span. If you weren’t hitting missiles all season or didn’t have a catchy nickname, chances are your career got filed under the “oh yeah, that guy was good” category. Meanwhile, plenty of reliable power hitters were doing their thing while the media obsessed over whatever Yankee was having a midseason crisis.

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 6/13/2025

As we are fully into the dog days of summer, we are starting to get a better understanding of what the playoff picture could look like. We have seen the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks fumble away preseason expectations, while teams like the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants have exceeded expectations. The trade market will begin to shape over the next few weeks as teams look to make their final additions before a full push to the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs at Detroit Tigers Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 6/6/2025

As we head into the weekend, there are some great matchups that await. The Yankees and Boston will renew their rivalry this weekend, while the Padres and Brewers are set for an exciting series tilt as the two teams try to keep pace with their division leaders. However, there is one particular series that stands above the rest and that is the matchup of the two Central Division leaders.

Top 6 MLB Players Who Changed Positions and Revamped Their Careers
by Jeremy Block - 6/1/2025

Changing positions in baseball is like switching gears in a high-speed chase—it’s risky, but sometimes it’s necessary. From shortstops moving to third base, to outfielders trying their hand at first base, each of these MLB stars proved that adaptability isn't just a nice-to-have; it’s a game-changer.

New York Yankees at Los Angeles Dodgers Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/30/2025

This weekend the baseball world is getting blessed with an incredible series between the two World Series representatives from last season and a potential preview of what is ahead again this season. The New York Yankees will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers. Both teams are leading their respected divisions, but the last 10 games have been drastically different for these two ball clubs. Let’s take a deep dive into the series at hand.

Best 5 MLB Stadiums for an Unforgettable Experience
by Jeremy Block - 5/24/2025

Some ballparks just get it. They know that baseball isn’t just about what happens on the field - it’s about the whole vibe. It’s the little things: the way the crowd cheers, the food that’s actually worth the price, the unique designs and layouts that make each stadium stand out.

MLB Betting Trends and Quarter Season Wagering Notes
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/23/2025

The dog days of summer are fast approaching as the MLB season nears the end of its second full month of games. There have been many surprising storylines to follow as teams approach the 50-game mark in their schedules. With that, there is enough of a sample size to start making some educated selections on your bet slips.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/23/2025

With another wonderful weekend of baseball on deck we have some incredible series taking place around the country. Cleveland will travel to Detroit to try and gain some ground in the division standings while the Padres will fly to Atlanta for a weekend clash with the Braves, a team they previously swept. Kansas City and Minnesota will go head-to-head as they both try to keep pace with the MLB leading Tigers in AL Central and the Seattle Mariners will travel to Houston as they look to gain a commanding lead in the AL West.

Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/9/2025

As we head into another great weekend full of some intriguing matchups on the diamond, there is one that stands above the rest. Though teams are just now approaching the first quarter mark on the season, it is always interesting to see future playoff teams clash as we get a sneak peek as to what awaits us this fall. The 22-16 Chicago Cubs will travel to New York to take on the 24-14 Mets. Both teams sit atop their respected division standings as they try and keep pace with the strong NL West trio.

Top 7 MLB MVP Snubs (And Why)
by Jeremy Block - 5/5/2025

Baseball has its share of screwups: bad trades, botched calls, and awards handed out like door prizes. Every few years, some player throws down a season for the ages, only to get leapfrogged by someone shinier, friendlier, or just better at smiling for the camera. It’s not that the winners were bums. It’s that the guys who didn’t win were better.

Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/2/2025

Heading into the weekend there are a lot of exciting games to follow. The Los Angeles Dodgers will head across the country to take on their NL rival Atlanta Braves while the Detroit Tigers head into Anaheim to take on the Los Angeles Angels with hopes of dominating the series and increasing their lead at the top of the AL Central.