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How are my 2026 MLB Futures Doing?
The MLB futures market has always been my favorite place to bet; my projections are best over a full season. I have risked a total of 29.36 units, and with under 50 games left in the season, I thought it was time to look back on everything I’ve bet and provide a status update. What you’ll find is the Bat X projection (my favorite FanGraphs projection system), and the current bettable line from BetMGM.
Four Mock Trades To Give the New York Yankees the Perfect Deadline Original
The Yankees have issues. Even though they’re one of six teams to reach the 60-win threshold by this point, this is by no means a perfect team. We can all agree on that, but where I diverge from the majority is where the issues actually lie. There’s a near-cultish energy around the shortstop position; the loudest voices in the room want Anthony Volpe banished to a different dimension, yearning for literally anyone else to take over. Volpe has played 51 games and posted a 1.2 fWAR.
4 Under-the-Radar Stars Who Could Be Moved at the Trade Deadline
Where is Tarik Skubal going? Is Mason Miller on the move? Will the Nationals actually trade CJ Abrams? MLB trade deadline talk gets stale fast, because the same names get floated over and over. I’m always searching for updates, but at some point, how many do we really need on the same handful of players? Nobody predicted Connelly Early would get traded for Curtis Mead; few even predicted either of them would get moved at all, let alone for each other.
4 Under-the-Radar Stars Who Could Be Moved at the Trade Deadline
Where is Tarik Skubal going? Is Mason Miller on the move? Will the Nationals actually trade CJ Abrams? MLB trade deadline talk gets stale fast, because the same names get floated over and over. I’m always searching for updates, but at some point, how many do we really need on the same handful of players? Nobody predicted Connelly Early would get traded for Curtis Mead; few even predicted either of them would get moved at all, let alone for each other.
10 Realistic Mock Trades I’d Love to See at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Original
Who doesn’t love a good mock? MLB’s Trade Deadline hits Monday, August 3rd at 6 pm EST, and here are ten moves I want to see happen before the final bell rings. I already dropped one on X, and the results were mixed. Good. When fans on both sides are tearing me a new one, it usually means I’m onto something. These are trades I believe are fair for both parties involved, the kind of deals that could realistically get done before the deadline, not just fantasy trades I think would be entertaining.
2026 Home Run Derby Picks: A Model Based Approach
Two schools of thought. One could create a statistical model and run 200,000 simulations to find the best value for the home run derby.
2026 Home Run Derby Picks: A Model Based Approach
Two schools of thought. One could create a statistical model and run 200,000 simulations to find the best value for the home run derby.
Who Will Win the 2026 College World Series?
The field has been narrowed to 64, but only one can win it all. Regionals start on Friday, May 29, and a champion will be crowned no later than June 22. With so many teams to choose from, let’s condense the field to the teams with the best chance to hoist the trophy in Omaha. We can lean on College Baseball Insiders for help, as their championship formula eliminates most teams that have historically failed to meet the criteria for a national title contender.
Who Will Win the 2026 College World Series?
The field has been narrowed to 64, but only one can win it all. Regionals start on Friday, May 29, and a champion will be crowned no later than June 22. With so many teams to choose from, let’s condense the field to the teams with the best chance to hoist the trophy in Omaha. We can lean on College Baseball Insiders for help, as their championship formula eliminates most teams that have historically failed to meet the criteria for a national title contender.
Auditing Myself: Worst Start to MLB Gambling I’ve Ever Had
I use Claude to build my MLB model, so I asked it to audit all my bets so far and provide an honest analysis. I could analyze it myself, but I may have inherent biases that would skew the analysis one way or the other (being too hard on myself, or pumping myself up too much). This is the worst start I’ve ever had, so it’s important we find out why. Here’s what Claude says. The record says 25-37-1. The ROI says -18.5%. The P/L is -8.53 units. If that’s all you looked at, you’d close the tab.
The Seattle Mariners Won’t Win the AL West, Someone Else Will Original
Remember the last time everyone agreed on something? That was awesome. We all placed the same bet, and everyone walked away with extra cash in their pockets. That sentence has probably never been said before, which explains why the Las Vegas Strip is glowing bright enough to blind you with all those gold-plated buildings. Coming into the season, the baseball world collectively decided the Seattle Mariners were winning the American League West.
What if Tarik Skubal Isn’t Untouchable? The Cy Young Case for Dylan Cease Original
What if Tarik Skubal doesn’t win three straight Cy Youngs? We might finally have a window to look at the field. Skubal doesn’t look quite as impenetrable as he did in 2024 and 2025, especially early on. In both of his Cy Young seasons, the first month was one of Skubal’s best, and it makes sense. His arm is fresh, he’s sitting 98–100 MPH, and when that’s the case, he’s the best pitcher in the world by a pretty comfortable margin.
Aichach: Jahreshauptversammlung des Obst und Gartenbauvereins
Im Schützenheim, Knollerweg in Aichach, findet am Samstag, 28. März, um 15 Uhr die Jahreshauptversammlung des Obst- und Gartenbauvereins Aichach statt. Auf der Tagesordnung stehen Rückblick auf das vergangene Jahr, Totengedenken, Kassenbericht und Bericht der Kassenprüferin, Entlastung des Vorstands, Vorstellung des Programms für 2026 sowie Neuwahl des 1. Vorsitzenden und von Beisitzern.
2025 World Series Betting Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays
We made it — the World Series is here. And we couldn’t have asked for a better matchup for the global stage. Every TV in America will already be on, and now the entire country of Canada is tuning in. Across the Pacific, Japan will be glued to the screen, watching the very best that the NPB has produced: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki. There’s real emphasis on World in the 2025 World Series.
2025 World Series Betting Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays
We made it — the World Series is here. And we couldn’t have asked for a better matchup for the global stage. Every TV in America will already be on, and now the entire country of Canada is tuning in. Across the Pacific, Japan will be glued to the screen, watching the very best that the NPB has produced: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki. There’s real emphasis on World in the 2025 World Series.
ALCS Betting Preview: Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays, Picks and Predictions
What a series we have here. Sometimes the better team wins, and I believe that’s what we have here—the two best teams in the American League square off in a seven-game series to win the pennant. There isn’t much time to rest; the series starts on Sunday, October 12th at 8:03 PM EST. The Mariners will have to get on a plane after a 15-inning marathon from Seattle to Toronto to play the American League’s best home team. It will be a big challenge, but can they overcome it? Let’s break it down.
MLB Division Series Betting Preview
The Division Series is set. We have divisional showdowns between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, as well as the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. A heavyweight fight between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies, and a perceived “David and Goliath” battle between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers. Four teams will be moving on to the Championship series; let’s break down my picks to do so. Before we do that, let’s talk about the impact of the bye week.
2025 MLB Wild Card Betting Preview
The dust has settled. The 2025 MLB playoffs are here, and I can’t wait. We start with four best-of-three series. In the American League, the Red Sox will take on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, and the Tigers travel to Cleveland to take on the Guardians. In the National League, the Padres head to Wrigley to take on the Cubs, and the Reds board the plane to Los Angeles to challenge the 2024 World Champion Dodgers.
2025 MLB Wild Card Betting Preview
The dust has settled. The 2025 MLB playoffs are here, and I can’t wait. We start with four best-of-three series. In the American League, the Red Sox will take on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, and the Tigers travel to Cleveland to take on the Guardians. In the National League, the Padres head to Wrigley to take on the Cubs, and the Reds board the plane to Los Angeles to challenge the 2024 World Champion Dodgers.
Why the New York Yankees are a Great Bet to Win the 2025 World Series
This headline typically doesn’t make sense. The Yankees are regularly overvalued in the betting market and haven’t won a World Series since 2009. New York consistently pulls in a substantial amount of betting action, whether it’s on their division odds (a loss) or their win total (another loss). If you took a position against them in the regular season, you’re coming out a winner. If you bet against the Yankees in the World Series last year, you laughed your way to the bank.
Why the New York Yankees are a Great Bet to Win the 2025 World Series
This headline typically doesn’t make sense. The Yankees are regularly overvalued in the betting market and haven’t won a World Series since 2009. New York consistently pulls in a substantial amount of betting action, whether it’s on their division odds (a loss) or their win total (another loss). If you took a position against them in the regular season, you’re coming out a winner. If you bet against the Yankees in the World Series last year, you laughed your way to the bank.
Update On My 2025 MLB Futures
If you can believe it, there are only 50 games left in the MLB season. Before the season began, I recommended 13 wagers totalling about 23 units. Last season, our futures crushed, netting us 16.65 units in profit. A unit is 1% of your bankroll. A standard bankroll is $10,000, which means the standard unit size would be $100. Using that math, a standard bettor would have been up $1,665 taking the 2024 futures recommendations. Let’s see what 2025 has in store for us.
Update On My 2025 MLB Futures
If you can believe it, there are only 50 games left in the MLB season. Before the season began, I recommended 13 wagers totalling about 23 units. Last season, our futures crushed, netting us 16.65 units in profit. A unit is 1% of your bankroll. A standard bankroll is $10,000, which means the standard unit size would be $100. Using that math, a standard bettor would have been up $1,665 taking the 2024 futures recommendations. Let’s see what 2025 has in store for us.
Who Will Win The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby?
The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby will be held on Monday, July 14th at 8 PM EST. 2024 Home Run Derby champ Teoscar Hernandez will not be defending his title, but the 2025 Home Run Derby field is as stacked as ever. The derby will feature MLB’s home run leader, Cal Raleigh, who is the favorite to win the event along with Oneil Cruz. The field has combined for 174 home runs this season, which is well above the 2024 group’s total of 147 home runs going into the event.
Who Will Win The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby?
The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby will be held on Monday, July 14th at 8 PM EST. 2024 Home Run Derby champ Teoscar Hernandez will not be defending his title, but the 2025 Home Run Derby field is as stacked as ever. The derby will feature MLB’s home run leader, Cal Raleigh, who is the favorite to win the event along with Oneil Cruz. The field has combined for 174 home runs this season, which is well above the 2024 group’s total of 147 home runs going into the event.
Not Gambling Advice: Baseball Picks for Today — Odds, Bets & Lines (August 27, 2025)
Now that I’m officially moved into Chicago, the write-ups are back! It’s been a bit of a bumpy ride since our last write-up. Just last night, we fell into the red on the season. We took the Diamondbacks ML (+145) against the Brewers, and they fell just short of the mark. It looked horrible out of the gate as Brandon Pfaadt put together one of his worst starts of the season, but the Snakes kept battling. The game ended on a Brewers walk-off sac-fly, and the final score read 9-8.
2025 NCAA Baseball Super Regional Preview: Florida State vs. Oregon State
In Oregon State’s first year without a conference, they received a lot of hate for being “RPI merchants.” While they dropped their first game of the regional to four-seed Saint Mary’s, they would steamroll the remainder, going 4-0, outscoring their opponents 50-6. Florida State boasts two of the best pitchers in the country in Joey Volini and Jamie Arnold, with freshman breakout Myles Bailey posing a significant threat to the Beavers at the plate.
2025 College World Series Picks, NCAA Baseball Tournament Best Bets
It’s time for some of the best baseball of the year. The 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament begins on May 30th, and over the next few weeks, 64 teams will be whittled down to eight. Those eight teams will then travel to Omaha to compete for the College World Series title. In this article, you’ll find my three favorite picks for Regionals action. For anyone curious about where I obtain my statistics, click here for the strength of schedule and here for the full-season stats.
2025 College World Series Picks, NCAA Baseball Tournament Best Bets
It’s time for some of the best baseball of the year. The 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament begins on May 30th, and over the next few weeks, 64 teams will be whittled down to eight. Those eight teams will then travel to Omaha to compete for the College World Series title. In this article, you’ll find my three favorite picks for Regionals action. For anyone curious about where I obtain my statistics, click here for the strength of schedule and here for the full-season stats.
Not Gambling Advice: Baseball Picks for Today — Odds, Bets & Lines (June 20, 2025)
I’m on the worst run I’ve had in a long time. This month has been terrible, as every time a bet gets close, it seems to find a way to lose. That’s baseball for you; it’s a long season full of ups and downs. I’m on the wrong side of a rollercoaster right now, but all it takes is one to get us back on the right side. Today, I’m targeting an underdog moneyline in a spot I believe is unfavorable for the San Diego Padres. You can find all of my picks on BetMGM.
Not Gambling Advice: Baseball Picks for Today - Odds, Bets & Lines (May 6, 2025)
Tobias Myers pitched well and still allowed six hits. I released over 3.5 hits (-135), but by the time I finished the writeup, the line had moved out of range. I did recommend over 4.5 hits at a plus number, but that also moved a ton. Knowing that, I posted that this pick wouldn’t count towards my record. However, he ended with six hits. I wouldn’t have counted it if he finished with four or even five hits. After he landed on six, I thought I should put it to a vote.
Monday MLB Best Bets, May 5 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
The White Sox!! What a win! Things looked bleak early as the Astros took a 4-0 lead after Bryse Wilson went way longer than I thought he would. Luckily, the White Sox mounted a comeback and grabbed a 5-4 lead. Then, rain came down, and they called the game early, so we didn’t have to sweat the White Sox bullpen any further. White Sox ML (+180) was a massive success. Today, we have to lay some juice, but I believe it will be worth it. You can find all of my picks on BetMGM.
Monday MLB Best Bets, May 5 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
The White Sox!! What a win! Things looked bleak early as the Astros took a 4-0 lead after Bryse Wilson went way longer than I thought he would. Luckily, the White Sox mounted a comeback and grabbed a 5-4 lead. Then, rain came down, and they called the game early, so we didn’t have to sweat the White Sox bullpen any further. White Sox ML (+180) was a massive success. Today, we have to lay some juice, but I believe it will be worth it. You can find all of my picks on BetMGM.
Friday MLB Best Bets, May 2 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
I LOVE THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS! We are 3-0 betting on them this year, all as big underdogs. Brad Lord spun an excellent performance, and while it took a bit to get going, the offense eventually beat up Taijian Walker. The bullpen was clean, and we won the game with relative ease at +158. What a way to start the month. Today, I have two picks that are bigger underdogs than the Nationals were yesterday. One is a player prop, and the other is a moneyline wager that will gross you out.
Friday MLB Best Bets, May 2 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
I LOVE THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS! We are 3-0 betting on them this year, all as big underdogs. Brad Lord spun an excellent performance, and while it took a bit to get going, the offense eventually beat up Taijian Walker. The bullpen was clean, and we won the game with relative ease at +158. What a way to start the month. Today, I have two picks that are bigger underdogs than the Nationals were yesterday. One is a player prop, and the other is a moneyline wager that will gross you out.
Thursday MLB Best Bets, May 1 MLB Picks Today
So close to a sweep! We cashed the Orioles’ First 5 Innings ML (-105) without much of a sweat. The Orioles did go down 2-0 early after an Aaron Judge home run, but they put up a four-spot in the second inning, and that was all they needed to bring home the win. They scored another run in the bottom of the fifth, so even if the Yankees tied it, we would have won. On the flip side, we got screwed on Landen Roupp over 4.5 strikeouts (+110).
MLB Best Bets, Wednesday, April 30 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
Gunnar saved us from disaster. Carlos Rodon dominated, throwing five perfect innings. However, he still ended up allowing two earned runs, and if the game hadn’t been such a blowout, he would have continued. Regardless, I’ll hold the fat loss on Carlos Rodon over 2.5 earned runs (+125). We did get the Henderson vs. Rodon matchup, and Gunnar hit two balls over 90 MPH, including a home run in his third at-bat. It was good to see that read come to fruition, but it was still a small losing day.
Tuesday MLB Best Bets, April 29 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good! Nationals ML (+130) was one of the luckiest bets of my life. They were down 7-1 going into the seventh inning and came back to win 8-7. They won on a bad throw from Pete Alonso, which allowed Abrams to score the winning run. I couldn’t believe what I was watching, but we’ll take it! However, we did lose horribly on the Rockies. They got dominated by Nick Lodolo, so it didn’t even matter that the Rockies scratched Feltner in favor of Blalock.
Tuesday MLB Best Bets, April 29 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good! Nationals ML (+130) was one of the luckiest bets of my life. They were down 7-1 going into the seventh inning and came back to win 8-7. They won on a bad throw from Pete Alonso, which allowed Abrams to score the winning run. I couldn’t believe what I was watching, but we’ll take it! However, we did lose horribly on the Rockies. They got dominated by Nick Lodolo, so it didn’t even matter that the Rockies scratched Feltner in favor of Blalock.
Friday MLB Best Bets, April 25 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
We went to battle against Tomoyuki Sugano and came out victorious. The bet hit so quickly, you may have missed it. James Wood led off the game with a home run, and then in that same inning, Josh Bell hit a two-run shot. We took Sugano Over 2.5 earned runs at +100, and it hit before the first inning ended. Today, we are backing a sizeable underdog and picking up the scraps on a pitcher that’s been left for dead. On Fridays, we have to be disgusting if we want to win.
Friday MLB Best Bets, April 25 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
We went to battle against Tomoyuki Sugano and came out victorious. The bet hit so quickly, you may have missed it. James Wood led off the game with a home run, and then in that same inning, Josh Bell hit a two-run shot. We took Sugano Over 2.5 earned runs at +100, and it hit before the first inning ended. Today, we are backing a sizeable underdog and picking up the scraps on a pitcher that’s been left for dead. On Fridays, we have to be disgusting if we want to win.
Wednesday MLB Best Bets, April 23 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
Thought we were sweeping the board yesterday, but we ended up with a 1-1 (-0.42 Unit) day instead. The Cubs vs Dodgers Over 8 (-120) was the easiest bet of the season. They scored eight runs in the first inning, and then Andy Pages went yard in the top of the second to give us the win. We lost on my larger play, Guardians First 5 Innings (-105). The Guardians took the lead in the sixth inning and went on to win the game.
Tuesday MLB Best Bets, April 22 MLB Picks
Pitching Matchup: These are two of the best pitchers in baseball through the first few weeks of the season, but in this matchup, I’m willing to fade. Wrigley is playing pretty neutral today with some slight wind blowing out, so this handicap is primarily based on the matchups. The total is a bit too low, considering how good these offenses are and how suspect the Cubs’ bullpen is. This is the second time this season the Dodgers will face off against Shota Imanaga.
MLB Saturday Best Bets, April 19 MLB Picks, MLB Player Props Today
Four wins in a row! Another easy one. We took the under 8 in the Giants and Angels game, and it was never a sweat. It got weird early, as the Angels put up one run, and then another on a Matt Chapman error. Those were the only runs scored in the game as the Angels came out victorious with a 2-0 win, cashing us out with ease. Today, we have a player prop showing a lot of value. Let’s see if Kodai Senga can get us our fifth straight win. You can find all of my picks on BetMGM.
Friday MLB Best Bets, April 18 MLB Picks Today
Three wins in a row! We started off the season red hot, going 15-5. Then, we lost five in a row. We needed a sweep on Tuesday, and we got it. Then, we smacked our Wednesday play of the day with ease. The Red Sox and the Rays had a 9.5 total on Wednesday, we bet the under, and the game ended 1-0. Today, we’re back with another total that showcases significant value. Hopefully, we end the night with our fourth straight win. You can find all of my picks on BetMGM.
Friday MLB Best Bets, April 18 MLB Picks Today
Three wins in a row! We started off the season red hot, going 15-5. Then, we lost five in a row. We needed a sweep on Tuesday, and we got it. Then, we smacked our Wednesday play of the day with ease. The Red Sox and the Rays had a 9.5 total on Wednesday, we bet the under, and the game ended 1-0. Today, we’re back with another total that showcases significant value. Hopefully, we end the night with our fourth straight win. You can find all of my picks on BetMGM.
Saturday MLB Best Bets, April 12 MLB Picks & Player Props
If you can believe it, the Angels held a lead after the top of the fifth inning yesterday. It was a 2-1 game going into the bottom of the fifth before it completely unraveled. Six runs in the fifth inning and another four in the sixth told me it was time to sleep. Angels ML (+134) was a complete whiff, but we get it back today. I’m focusing on a strikeout prop showing today, but I turned it into a mini-ladder because I love his upside today. You can find all of my picks on BetMGM.
Saturday MLB Best Bets, April 12 MLB Picks & Player Props
If you can believe it, the Angels held a lead after the top of the fifth inning yesterday. It was a 2-1 game going into the bottom of the fifth before it completely unraveled. Six runs in the fifth inning and another four in the sixth told me it was time to sleep. Angels ML (+134) was a complete whiff, but we get it back today. I’m focusing on a strikeout prop showing today, but I turned it into a mini-ladder because I love his upside today. You can find all of my picks on BetMGM.
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