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2022 MLB playoffs: Betting tips for the ALDS and NLDS
In the American League, the Houston Astros face the Seattle Mariners, and the New York Yankees battle the Cleveland Guardians. In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers go up against their Southern California rivals, the San Diego Padres, while the Atlanta Braves play the Philadelphia Phillies. More games mean more opportunities to bet. Our […]
Continue readingYankees’ DJ LeMahieu not on ALDS roster; Matt Carpenter back
NEW YORK — The Yankees finalized their American League Division Series roster and will take on the Cleveland Guardians without the services of infielder DJ LeMahieu. LeMahieu is still dealing with the lingering effects of the nagging toe inflammation that affected him throughout the second half, forcing manager Aaron Boone to leave him off the […]
Continue readingMLB division series: Highlights, live updates and takeaways from a wild Day 1
We’re down to eight teams in the 2022 postseason after four were eliminated this past weekend in MLB’s first-ever wild-card series weekend. Now it’s on to the league division series: four series, best-of-five, first team to win three advances. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the defending champion Atlanta Braves in the first game of the division […]
Continue readingNew York Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole, manager Aaron Boone ejected for arguing called ball that preceded game-tying HR
NEW YORK — New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole and manager Aaron Boone were both ejected from Friday night’s 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox for arguing with plate umpire Brian Knight about a called ball that preceded a game-tying home run in the sixth inning. Cole’s 1-2 pitch to Red Sox outfielder Alex […]
Continue readingNew York Yankees righty Luis Severino put on 15-day IL because of low-grade lat strain
NEW YORK — Luis Severino is back on the injured list — the first real hiccup for the New York Yankees’ rotation this season. The oft-injured Severino was placed on the 15-day IL on Thursday, one day after leaving his start against Cincinnati with right shoulder tightness. Severino had an MRI that showed a low-grade […]
Continue readingChicago White Sox star Tim Anderson hushes booing New York Yankees fans with home run in win
NEW YORK — Tim Anderson said everything he had to say with one swing of the bat — and a commanding trot around the bases. Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting “Jackie” at him, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and […]
Continue readingAngels and Dodgers vs. Mets and Yankees: Which MLB town would you take right now — L.A. or NYC?
More than a month into the 2022 Major League Baseball season, some East Coast/West Coast history is being made. Both New York teams — the Mets and Yankees — and both Los Angeles teams — the Angels and Dodgers — are on pace to win 100-plus games. But even more historic: All four teams are […]
Continue readingToronto Blue Jays confused, upset over series of ‘surprising’ ejections in loss to New York Yankees
The Blue Jays suffered a deflating 6-5 loss Tuesday night against the Yankees in the Bronx, but it was a series of umpire decisions earlier in the game that left Toronto players and coaches scratching their heads. Blue Jays reliever Yimi Garcia, manager Charlie Montoyo and pitching coach Pete Walker all were ejected as part […]
Continue readingVladimir Guerrero Jr., ‘one of the best hitters in the world,’ battles through gash to hit three homers
NEW YORK — Already the face of the upstart Toronto Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looked the part of a true Maple Leaf on Wednesday night, too. Guerrero shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole, in Toronto’s […]
Continue readingThe Playbook, Inning 8: Advanced stats to use for fantasy baseball
Baseball is such a different game today than it was when rotisserie was first invented. Back in 1980, most anyone interested in baseball was lured in by such “bubblegum card” numbers as batting average, home runs, wins and ERA. Over the years, the brightest minds in the game brought to light the fact that there […]
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