20 Is a Magic Number: Shohei Ohtani Strikes Again as LA Dodgers Beat Cleveland Guardians

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers relied on the long ball in a 9-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. Shohei Ohtani homered for the third straight game, becoming the first player in the major leagues to hit 20 homers this year. Looking at the calendar, we are still… read more

World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers Beat Cleveland Guardians 7-2

Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the game as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 on Monday night. Ohtani’s blast was his 19th of the season, leading the major leagues. Andrew Judge of the Yankees and Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies have 18. Facing the World Series champions is… read more

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: Pitchers, Pitchers, and More Pitchers

Lopez 5+ Strikeouts / Twins Win (+134) The hottest team in baseball; the Minnesota Twins, who have won 12 straight. Their pitching has been elite in this span and Lopez has done his fair share to help. Yes, he has a 4.09 his last three starts, but the strikeouts is the big thing. He’s averaging… read more

Ballpark Bets: Happy Monday and a new week of Baseball

Shohei Ohtani 2+ Total Bases (-125) Yep. I will hammer this one down. Ohtani has been wonderful against the Marlins in his career. Yes, Sandy Alcantara could be a road block, but he has not been efficient this season. In his career, Ohtani is hitting .274 against the Marlins and has 17 hits, with nine… read more

Ballpark Bets: Sunday Night Baseball Edition

Dodgers Money line (-135) I think this one just speaks for itself. The Dodgers have mopped the floor with the Braves and have already taken the series. They went on to pummel the Braves and pour on 10 runs. This lineup is just much more potent and Elder has not been good this season, making… read more

The Dodgers Face Adversity For the First Time in 2025

Oh how the mighty have fallen, well just their rotation. When the season began, the Los Angeles Dodgers had one of the best put together rotations in all of baseball. When you’re talking about pure stuff, the rotation absolutely has it and some of the best of it. Now, it is still intact, but they’ve… read more

Four MLB rookies who are already making a name for themselves

Four MLB rookies are quickly gaining media attention and becoming intriguing players to watch carefully this year

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Has Been Pitching like the Best Pitcher in Baseball

It is never too early to look into the CY Young race. Pitchers have made a fair share of starts, and you can see which ones have dominated and which ones have begun to struggle. Some have been so dominant that they have managed to pull themselves away from the pack. When it comes to… read more

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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

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