Following today's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, the most prominent European football/soccer competition is ready to kick off. And so is betting on the same. In this article, we will review all the groups and present them to you. Manchester City is the top contender for winning the trophy, and … Read More... about UEFA Champions League Group Stage Draw Completed
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Unlikely Hero Clutches Up, NL Snaps All-Star Game Drought
Do you remember the MLB All–Star Game in 2012? It's okay, most people don't. Even hardcore baseball fans have a tough time remembering what happened in All-Star Games from year to year. Let's jog your memory: The venue was Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. We didn't know it at the time, but this would be Kauffman's last All-Star Game. The Royals have recently announced … [Read more...] about Unlikely Hero Clutches Up, NL Snaps All-Star Game Drought
It’s Time to Look at the 2023 MLB Playoff Picture
The 2023 MLB season is nearing the mid-way point. It's around this time where it begins to be appropriate to talk playoffs. There are a couple of teams (Braves, Rays) with such commanding leads that it's hard to imagine them not in the postseason. Likewise, a few clubs (Royals, A's) are so far back they're practically already eliminated. Above is a glance at the MLB … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Look at the 2023 MLB Playoff Picture
MLB Probable Pitchers – Breaking Down Friday’s Best Matchups
Blue Jays (18-13): Chris Bassitt / Pirates (20-11): Rich Hill / First Pitch: 6:35 p.m. ET The Pirates took one on the chin this week in Tampa - dropping all 3 games of the series by a combined score of 15-4. It's not necessarily time to panic in Pittsburgh. This sweep doesn't mean the Pirates are bad, it just means they're not up to the level of the Rays. Tampa is ranked #1 … [Read more...] about MLB Probable Pitchers – Breaking Down Friday’s Best Matchups
MLB Playoff Picture – AL East, NL East, AL Central Tighten Up
The 2022 MLB season is over 80% completed. I'm very impatient and wrote my first MLB playoff picture piece way back on June 13, but this one is far more appropriate being that it's already September. The 162-game regular season grind is baseball's calling card but the postseason is what sports are all about. If you aren't thinking about postseason implications while … [Read more...] about MLB Playoff Picture – AL East, NL East, AL Central Tighten Up
Impatient Previews – Looking Forward to the MLB Playoffs in Mid-June
60 games in and I've waited long enough. Can we finally start talking MLB playoffs now? Who's winning the divisions? Which teams look primed for a Wild Card berth? I’m actually displaying much more patience than I did in 2021 when I wrote my first MLB playoff picture piece on May 23. We're at least in mid-June. The 162-game regular season grind is baseball’s calling … [Read more...] about Impatient Previews – Looking Forward to the MLB Playoffs in Mid-June
Which MLB Division Leaders are Locks for the 2022 Postseason?
Can we begin the MLB Playoffs already? I mean, it's June and we pretty much already know who is going to reach the postseason, right? While this sentiment is echoed by those new to professional baseball, experienced sports bettors know the landscape can still change so much it could be totally unrecognizable come September. The Mets, Yankees, and Astros all hold large … [Read more...] about Which MLB Division Leaders are Locks for the 2022 Postseason?
Fun Stats From Braves 29-9 Shellacking of Marlins
The Braves scored 29 runs against Miami on Wednesday, September 9th. The Marlins scored 9. Atlanta won 29-9. Yes … 29 runs. This was the most runs scored by one team in an MLB game since Texas destroyed Baltimore 30-3 in 2007. The Braves became just the 4th team since 1950 to score 29+ runs in a ballgame. The Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Athletics 29-4 in 1950 and the … [Read more...] about Fun Stats From Braves 29-9 Shellacking of Marlins
Best 23-Year-Old Pitchers in Major League Baseball
After taking a look at the best young hitters in the game, I figured it was appropriate to also give the future pitching stars some time in the spotlight. As I mentioned in my article about the young hitters, the average age of rookie pitchers is about one year older than that of rookie hitters. Pitchers of age 23 or younger who are getting substantial mound time and … [Read more...] about Best 23-Year-Old Pitchers in Major League Baseball