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Jarred Kelenic, Braves bid to salvage finale vs. Mariners

There were no reports of water coolers being harmed after Jarred Kelenic struck out to end Tuesday’s game in Seattle. Which shows how far the Atlanta Braves’ 24-year-old outfielder has come in the past year. Kelenic and the Braves will wrap up a three-game interleague series Wednesday afternoon against Seattle, trying to salvage the finale after a pair of one-run losses to the surging Mariners. Kelenic spent three up-and-mostly-down seasons in Seattle before being traded

Flying-high Phillies, agonized Angels square off in series finale

The month of April ended in satisfyingly familiar fashion for the Philadelphia Phillies — and in an agonizingly catastrophic condition for the Los Angeles Angels. The Phillies and Angels wrestle to earn a series win Wednesday afternoon when the teams meet in Anaheim, Calif., in the finale of a three-game set. Right-hander Zack Wheeler (2-3, 1.93 ERA) is slated to start for the Phillies against Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval (1-4, 6.33). Nick Castellanos and Johan

A’s, bullpen look to stymie Pirates again

The Oakland Athletics hope to ride an impressive bullpen to achieve something they haven’t done since last June — a four-game winning streak– when they close a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. One night after Dany Jimenez and Michael Kelly combined for four shutout innings out of the bullpen in a 5-1 Oakland win, fellow relievers Mitch Spence, Lucas Erceg and Mason Miller retired the last 15 batters they faced

Surging Twins turn to Bailey Ober in bid to sweep White Sox

Most of Bailey Ober’s pitches failed him in his first start of the season. Since then, the Minnesota Twins right-hander has been effective thanks to one: his changeup. Ober will aim to perfect that pitch again on Wednesday afternoon as he tries to help the red-hot Twins record a three-game sweep of the host Chicago White Sox. “We kind of harped going into this season: If I can get the (changeup) over the plate and

Blue Jays bid to rebound vs. Royals in series finale

The Toronto Blue Jays will aim to salvage a split of their six-game homestand when they play the rubber match of their three-game series with the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday afternoon. The Royals, meanwhile, will go for a split of their six-game road trip. The Blue Jays dropped to 2-3 on their homestand when they lost 4-1 to the Royals on Tuesday. Michael Massey hit a two-run home run for Kansas City as the

Wenceel Perez, Tigers chase series win over Cardinals

Wenceel Perez is making it impossible for the Detroit Tigers to send him back to Triple A. Perez is giving the Detroit offense a huge jolt. He blasted his second and third career home runs in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, leading the Tigers to an 11-6 win over visiting St. Louis. The Cardinals won the opener 2-1 with a ninth-inning rally. The teams will play the rubber match of the series

MLB Betting Tips

MLB Betting Tips

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the top tier of professional baseball in North America, boasting 30 teams across the United States and Canada. Witnessing elite athletes smash home runs, pitchers with pinpoint control baffle hitters, and the tension rises in close games is an experience that has enthralled fans for over a century. However, another layer of excitement can heighten the game’s drama: MLB betting. This comprehensive guide unveils the world of wagering on MLB.

Draw No Bet Meaning

Draw No Bet Meaning

Lovers of sports gambling in the United States, would always find new and better ways to beat the house and make more substantial and regular wins and any latest development in that regard is much welcome. We present to you, the Draw No Bet, which proves to be a smart and safe technique bettors employ in sports gambling to avoid many common blunders with betting. What does the Draw No Bet technique potentially offer? There’s

What Is Alternate Total Points?

What Is Alternate Total Points?

The landscape of sports betting is ever-evolving and sports bettors are constantly seeking new ways to enhance their experience and potentially increase their winnings. One such avenue that has gained considerable attention is Alternate Total Points betting. This innovative approach gives a unique twist to a rather traditional wagering method. Rather than predicting who the winners are or betting on the exact totals set by the sportsbook’s oddsmaker, you get to make an alternate choice.

Host Celtics welcome depleted Heat in Game 5

The Boston Celtics are likely to be without Kristaps Porzingis in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Heat, but don’t mention health concerns to Miami ahead of the possible closeout game Wednesday night. Top-seeded Boston took a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series with a 102-88 victory in Miami on Monday, but Porzingis exited that game late in the first half with a non-contact calf injury and did not return.