The Human Element Under Review: Umpiring in the Modern Era

As the 2025 Major League Baseball season unfolds, the role of umpires is under unprecedented scrutiny. With the advent of technology like the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system and ongoing debates about the definition of a swing, the traditional human element of officiating is being reevaluated. The Rise of Technology in Umpiring: This spring, MLB expanded… read more

Ballpark Bets: Pitcher Performance Doubles!

Garrett Crochet 6+/Cole Ragans 6+ (-125) This is a true battle of the aces in tonight’s matchup and the best pitching matchup of the day. Both of these pitchers are strikeout phenoms and will feast on opposing offenses. Cole Ragans has 58 strikeouts and is averaging 14.38 K/9. He’s taking on a team that had… read more

Is Kansas City a real contender?

Royals’ winning record masks a lack of offensive and rotation stability, giving a misleading impression of playoff eligibility.

Visiting Dugout Episode 82 — Kansas City Royals

Friend of the pod Kevin O’Brien is back to talk to Chrystal about a division rival — the Kansas City Royals.

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The Significance of Jackie Robinson Day for Baseball and Society

Every year on April 15, Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day — a momentous occasion that transcends the sport itself. This day honors the legacy of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in professional baseball when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. The impact of Robinson’s courage and talent… read more

Baseball Bets: A New Week of Baseball Awaits

Paul Skenes over 6.5 Strikeouts (-170) Who other than the man with the best mustache in baseball? Skenes is a lock for this every single time and the Nationals are a good team to bet against when it comes to strikeouts. Skenes has made three starts this season. In two of those three starts, he… read more

Baseball Bets: April Fools Day Edition

Dustin May over 4.5 Strikeouts (+135) As a fan, Dustin May is one of my favorite pitchers to watch. The movement he has on his pitches sometimes is pure wizardry. But he did miss all of the 2024 season, so people might forget how good he was. This is a pitcher who brings the velocity… read more

Three Of My Favorite Bets From The 2024 MLB Season

This past Friday, my friends and I over at “Just The BetSlips” published the fifth episode of our podcast, where we discussed our favorite MLB teams and players that we tailed/faded in gambling last year. We dove DEEP into the list of teams, dissecting all of the possible wagers that we made throughout the 2024… read more

Why Baseball Opening Day Should Be a National Holiday

Each year, as winter fades and spring takes hold, millions of Americans rejoice at the arrival of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day. For baseball fans, it’s more than just the first game of the season—it’s a symbol of renewal, hope, and national tradition. Yet, despite its deep cultural significance, Opening Day remains an ordinary workday… read more

2025 MLB Season Preview: Can Kansas City Royals Take The Next Step?

The Kansas City Royals were one of the surprise teams in the league last season. Kansas City emerged as a postseason team in the American League, led by young stud Bobby Witt Jr. He finished second to Aaron Judge in AL MVP voting coming off a long-term contract to remain in Kansas City. Now, there… read more

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