Baseball Handicapping Articles

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.

Atlanta Braves at Arizona Diamondbacks Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 4/25/2025

This week’s MLB Weekend Series Preview will take a deep dive into the Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks series this weekend. Atlanta will travel to Arizona for a three-game set as the Braves look to climb out of the bottom spot in their division while the Diamondbacks look to stave off injuries and keep pace with the top three teams in their division. Let’s break down the series and see which team will walk away as victors.

2025 MLB Cy Young Award Odds and Predictions for AL and NL
by Joey House - 4/11/2025

The "Boys of Summer" are two weeks into their 162-game grind, and the Cy Young Award race is shaping up to be an exciting affair. The American League has already seen the preseason favorite knocked off his perch. Even though the National League has maintained the pecking order of the first two pitchers, there have been massive odds shifts in the remainder of the field. Of course, you can rely on Doc's Sports to observe and study all the changes to give you the inside scoop to win your longshot season-long futures bets.

San Francisco Giants at New York Yankees Weekend Series Predictions with Odds and Analysis
by Ryan Cobbett - 4/11/2025

We’ve got the first Weekend Series Preview today as the MLB season is entering its third weekend. There are a lot of enticing matchups heading into this weekend, as the Los Angeles Angels look to push the Houston Astros further down the AL West standings, the Chicago Cubs will try their hand against the Los Angeles Dodgers as they hope to avoid another sweep by the league’s best team, and the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners will give us a potential early season preview of perhaps the two best teams in their division.

2025 MLB Season Win Totals Predictions
by Ryan Cobbett - 3/26/2025

The MLB season is officially back tomorrow as teams begin their 2025 campaigns. We have seen the Dodgers showcase what their video game like roster can do after sweeping the Tokyo Series and while they look like the best team in the league there are some other interesting storylines to follow this season.

2025 St. Louis Cardinals Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 3/14/2025

The St. Louis Cardinals missed the playoffs last season after posting a 83-79 record. They did finish second in the NL Central and finished seven games better than their expected record of 76-86, but they still missed the postseason by six games. Their -47-run differential was the worst mark among teams with a winning record.

2025 Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 3/13/2025

Last season was better than expected for the Pittsburgh Pirates, despite their last place finish, who finished four games better than their expected record. They finished 76-86 last season and were 17 games out of first place in the NL Central division. They missed the playoffs by 13 games, as their lineup failed to produce all season.

2025 Milwaukee Brewers Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 3/13/2025

Milwaukee far exceeded expectations last season and won the NL Central. They finished with a 93-69 record and had a 10-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs in the division standings. The Brewers postseason was short lived after falling to the New York Mets in the first round, finishing the series with a -4-run differential. Despite their early postseason exit, the Brewers finished with a +136-run differential, which was second in the National League and third in the MLB.

2025 Cincinnati Reds Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 3/11/2025

Last season didn’t go as expected for the Cincinnati Reds, who have seen a lot of young talent take over their roster recently. They finished with a 77-85 record, which put them fourth in the NL Central standings. They were just 15-28 in one-run games, which led to them finishing five games worse than their expected record of 82-80. The Reds finished 16 games out of first place in the division and 12 games behind the final wild card spot.

2025 Chicago Cubs Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 3/10/2025

Last season was not great for the Chicago Cubs. They finished with a 83-79 record, which was six games worse than their expected record of 89-73. The Cubs had a losing record in one-run games and finished with a losing record on the road. The Cubs were six games out of the final wild card spot and 10 games out of first place in the NL Central. Despite finishing just four games over .500, the Cubs had a +67-run differential on the year.