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The Surprising Seattle Mariners

• Charlie Boccanegra

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

To say the Seattle Mariners’ 2008 season was forgettable is something of an understatement. Their 61-101 record was the worst in the American League. They finished a whopping 39 games back of first-place Los Angeles and were outscored 671 to 811 on the year, the third-worst run differential in baseball. But my, how quickly things...

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Angels to Claim Another AL West Title

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Angels may be lacking Lackey but Al Dannity still backs Anaheim to rule the AL West in 2010. A tougher test These are not your 2009 Angels. Gone are John Lackey, Chone Figgins, and Vladimir Guerrero. The addition of Hideki Matusi won’t offset the loss defensively but the World Series MVP will assure Anaheim...

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MLB Preview: Yankees at Mariners

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Yankees ride into Seattle with a two game lead in the AL East. Will they still top Baseball’s toughest division come the All-Star break? Al Dannity likes their chances. Time to move up a gear It’s July yet dark clouds loom over Seattle. A storm is coming, one that always hits MLB betting this...

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MLB Weekend Preview: American League

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Minnesota can come close to locking down the AL Central title this weekend with a strong showing against the Angels. Twins can sweep Angels Minnesota enters its series with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (seriously Bud Selig, make them pick which city they’re in) on the back of an 11-0 shutout against the White...

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American League West Preview: Big Risks, Big Rewards

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: March 27, 2013

Good things were predicted for both the Angels and the Rangers, but on the final day of the 2012 regular season it was the A’s who stunned everybody. Can an upset happen two seasons in a row in this division? The most recent MLB futures list says “no.” HOUSTON ASTROS 2013 Predicted Wins Over/Under: 59.5...

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Move to American League Won't Save the Lowly Astros

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: February 5, 2013

Pitchers and catchers are due to report to spring training in the next few days, and already one thing is apparent: the Houston Astros will be an epic fail once again. On Monday, the team pulled the trigger on a five-player deal — its first as a member of the American League — which saw...

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Mets End Relationship with Outfielder Jason Bay

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: November 7, 2012

The Jason Bay era with the New York Mets is officially over. On Wednesday, the club announced they had come to an agreement to terminate the Canadian outfielder’s contract two years early. Terms of the buyout were not disclosed publicly. Bay was due to be paid $16 million in 2013, and the Mets were also...

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Blue Jays Deal Snider and Thames Before Trade Deadline

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: July 30, 2012

They pulled off a 10-player trade last week with the Houston Astros, but apparently Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos hadn’t finished working the phones. On Monday night, the Jays sent outfielder and fan favourite Travis Snider to the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed pitcher Brad Lincoln, then dealt outfielder Eric Thames to the Seattle...

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A.L. West Preview: Little Expected From Mediocre M's

• Joe LaTengo

• Last Updated: March 7, 2012

It’s another season, and more steps in the slow rebuilding process for the Seattle Mariners. They seem to be perpetually in rebuild mode, but they appear to be assembling the components to turn around a reputation for losing baseball. The Action: Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik made a big move in January by trading pitching...

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Can the Phillies Be Beaten?

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: September 2, 2011

Frank Doyle is impressed with the Phillies’ rotation too, but still thinks there are no unsinkable teams in a game with round balls and round bats. The Phillies broke two records last night when they swept the Reds in Cincinnati. It’s the first time the Phillies have been 41 games over .500 in thirty-five years,...

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Baseball: Five Best Pitchers Under 25

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: June 3, 2011

Frank Doyle looks at the best five pitchers under 25 currently working in the major leagues. One of the keys to successful MLB betting is getting smart sooner than anyone else. Everyone knows that Josh Beckett or CC Sabathia are good bets in a ball game. What you need to do is find the guys...