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

On May 15th, 2014, Jacob deGrom made his MLB debut for the New York Mets in the Subway Series against the rival Yankees. 11 years to the day, deGrom took the bump for the Texas Rangers to make his first career start against the Astros in the Silver Boot Series. Fittingly, deGrom turned in one… read more

As one of the founding members of the ‘Just The BetSlips‘ podcast, I can tell you right now that we LOVE to see people win. One of our biggest joys when it comes to doing this show, is seeing the BetSlips that our fans send in. It’s when we see the joy in our fellow… read more

It was only a matter of time before Corey Seager got going. After slumping out of the gate, it’s fair to say that he has arrived. For the 6th time in his last eight contests, Seager recorded multiple hits. Tonight, one of those hits was a huge 7th inning home run to put the dagger… read more

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

Welcome to another edition of Baseball Bets! Opening Day did not disappoint and a lot of amazing things happened out there! Happy Friday and let’s make some picks! Dylan Cease Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-145) The Braves offense can rake and will likely improve as the series comes along. It’ll be a tough test, because coming… read more

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

The Tampa Bay Rays are stuck at the bottom of a loaded AL East heading into 2025. Can the team find a way to have success? If so, there are a lot of if’s that will have to work out. The Rays moved Jeffrey Springs this offseason but have an interesting group still in place… read more

What is one of the biggest atrocities in the game of baseball? It’s the fact that the Tampa Bay Rays are stuck in Florida. It’s the fact that they have to play 81 games per season, in front of one of the most measly fan-bases in the entire league. Sure, most of them aren’t “measly”… read more