MLB

What is ABS? Here’s how MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike system works

• Jordan Ramsay

• Last Updated: March 27, 2026

MLB is introducing an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system this season, which gives players the right to challenge calls at the plate.

CFL

Odds and Bets: Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants Battle for Their Playoff Lives

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: August 30, 2023

Today we discuss the conclusion to the Reds vs. Giants series, the Blue Bombers possibly clinching a playoff spot against the Roughriders, and Arsenal vs. Manchester United.

CFL

Odds and Bets: Montreal Alouettes Defence Faces Redblacks QB Dustin Crum

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: August 18, 2023

Today we discuss the Montreal Alouettes heading to Ottawa to face the Redblacks, the Giants and Braves opening a weekend series, and the Dallas Wings vs the Connecticut Sun.

MLB

Rays’ Shortstop Wander Franco on Restricted List, MLB Investigates

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: August 14, 2023

Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco has been put on the restricted list and is under investigation by MLB. How might this affect their World Series odds?

MLB

Odds and Bets: Familiar Faces France and Morocco Meet in World Cup Round of 16

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: August 7, 2023

In today's Odds and Bets, we discuss France vs Morocco at the World Cup, the Marlins and Reds righting their ships, and a big series for the Giants vs the Angels.

MLB

Odds and Bets: U.S.A. and Portugal in Each Other’s Way to Survive Group E

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: July 31, 2023

Today we discuss the final Groupe E game between the U.S. and Portugal, the Orioles and Blue Jays starting their series, and Diamondbacks visiting the Giants.

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Odds and Bets: Can the Blue Jays start the second half of the season with a win?

• Jordan Ramsay

• Last Updated: June 29, 2023

In Thursday's Odds and Bets, the Blue Jays finish a three-game set against San Francisco, Justin Thomas looks to start strong at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the two best teams in the WNBA meet in Las Vegas.

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Odds and Bets: Blue Jays, Giants, Diamondbacks Have Big Tests

• Edgar Chaput

• Last Updated: June 19, 2023

Today's Odds and Bets is all about Major League Baseball. There are several great series commencing on Monday and we dive into the juicy details of three of them.

MLB

Biggest First-Half Surprises in Baseball

• Charlie Boccanegra

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

As we draw closer to the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game (July 14 at St. Louis’ Busch Stadium), now’s as good a time as any to break down baseball’s biggest surprises. Who has surprised bettors? Which teams have been shocks in terms of wagering? San Francisco Giants fans have to be thrilled with the...

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San Francisco’s Young Gun Duo

• Charlie Boccanegra

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

To say the San Francisco Giants have been a stunning story in the world of Major League Baseball betting is no understatement. Last year, San Fran finished 4th in the NL West with a record of 72-90; at best, expectations for this season were a .500 record and maybe staying competitive until August. Well, the...

MLB

Giants to Squeeze Home in the NL West

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The NL West looks to be the most competitive division in all of Baseball and Al Dannity reckons it could go to the final day. Pick your poison The top of the National League’s West division is a bizarre cocktail of hitting, pitching, and balance. After accelerating through a re-building program the Giants are once...

MLB

Mets, Yankees Best Interleague Series

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Frank Doyle looks at how interleague baseball has become just another part of summer. Almost. It’s a measure of how highly baseball values history and tradition that interleague play is still widely regarded as something dangerously new-fangled, even though interleague play has been around for thirteen years. Thirteen years is a long time in the...

MLB

California Dreaming on an Interleague Baseball Weekend

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Frank Doyle wonders if it was the return of interleague play that so bothered Lady Gaga in Queens last night. Lady Gaga is doing some media crossover this weekend. The singer attended the Padres at Mets game in Citi Field last night but the New York crowd, as only a New York crowd can do,...

MLB

MLB Preview: Padres and Giants Headline a Big Weekend

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

It’s a big weekend in Baseball, especially out in the NL West where Al Dannity expects an epic battle. Giants need to mind Lincecum’s health The San Diego Padres are enjoying their best season in years but they need a good performance this weekend to keep the dream going. The Padres travel to San Francisco...

MLB

MLB Weekend Preview: National League Gone Wild

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The race to the playoffs is all but over in the American League but the National League promises to excite right up the final day of the season. Time for the Phillies to strike Philadelphia enters the weekend holding a slim one game lead at the top of the NL East. Having stayed close to...

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MLB Weekend Preview: National League Heats Up

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The American League continues its boring procession to the playoffs but never fear, the National League is here. Loser goes home The Padres travel to St. Louis this weekend in a series with San Diego clinging to fading playoff hopes. The Cardinals are a massive 7 games out in both the NL Central and the...

MLB

MLB Preview: Phillies Inch Closer But NL West Battle Rages On

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The race for the playoffs is nearly over and Philadelphia looks poised to enter the post-season in pole position. It’s called momentum At the time of writing, the Phillies hold a 92-61 record and a 10 game winning streak. Philadelphia not only tops the NL East by 6 games, it’s got a 6 game lead...

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MLB World Series Preview: Giants vs. Rangers

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Game 1 of the 2010 MLB World Series goes tonight at AT&T Park in San Francisco. Let’s take a look at a few of the major storylines to follow as we prepare for what promises to be an excellent series: Batting Give the big edge to Texas here. Not only do the Rangers have superior...

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MLB Preview: Phils, Giants Play to Face Rangers in World Series

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

With the Texas Rangers punching their ticket to the annual Fall Classic, all eyes now turn to the NLCS where the Philadelphia Phillies will look to once again stave off elimination as they take on the San Francisco Giants. The Giants lead the series three games to two, but have to be a touch nervous...

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Nationals Pitcher Doug Fister Pitches Seven Scoreless Innings

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Washington Nationals pitcher Doug Fister pitched seven scoreless innings on Monday night as the Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1, taking control of the National League Division Series best of five series. Fister took the mound in front of 43,627 fans at AT&T Park in the Bay area last night and shut the Giants...