The Dynamo cruised to a 5-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday to jump above Sporting Kansas City atop the table. U.S. U-20s lean on bench Alex, Mauro Manotas, Erick Torres and Leonardo were on the scoresheet, along with a Justin Schmidt own goal, in the big win. Schmidt turned in a Manotas cross in just the third minute before Alex struck after being allowed to skip into the area following a short corner....
Something else you might notice is that, among that 10, there is only one American. That American is Minnesota United’s Christian Ramirez, whose 10 goals are the fifth most in the league. Most MLS observers outside of Minnesota wouldn’t have pegged him to be the top American goal-scorer in the league, but then Ramirez’s career has been built on blowing away expectations, and driven by his desire to prove he can play at the highest level in America....
NHL and NBA fans are extremely aware of the lottery, and how it doesn’t guarantee teams with the worst record will pick first overall. That’s unfortunate for the Washington Nationals, who went a league-worst 55-107 last season. The 2023 draft class doesn’t necessarily have a clear-cut first overall pick. But getting that first pick will be important for teams at the bottom of the league as they try to bolster their farm systems....
This is a big move that further vaults the Mariners into the playoff conversation. They made it as a Wild Card last season and ousted the Blue Jays before being swept by the Houston Astros in the team’s first playoff appearance since 2001. Clearly, they’re excited about their future and wanted to add a young, talented outfielder to their roster. MLB fans are shocked that the Blue Jays would send their All-Star away and that the Mariners were able to add such a talented player....
On one hand, revenues were obviously down this season, without fans buying tickets, concessions and merchandise at the ballpark. On the other hand, TBS and MLB agreed to a $3.2 billion broadcasting deal, so it’s not like income sources have dried up. MORE: Five storylines to watch in the 2020-21 MLB offseason But though we don’t know how those things will play out, we do know which players are available on the free-agent market for the moment, though more will join over the coming days as options are declined and in the coming weeks as arbitration decisions are made....
MLB odds: Today’s lines from Las Vegas | World Series futures Athletics (55-73) vs. Diamondbacks (62-65) Sonny Gray (12-5, 2.10 ERA) vs. Chase Anderson (6-5, 4.28 ERA) Line: A’s -112Total: 7.5 (-110)Time: 9:40 p.m. ET The Diamondbacks attempt to slide their way back into NL West contention after losing their last four straight at home to the league-leading Cardinals. Arizona is taking early money from an opener of +110 but remain a slight dog to the visiting Athletics at +100 as of Friday morning....
In their first appearances since being named final vote candidates for the NL All-Star team on Tuesday, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, Reds starter Johnny Cueto, Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez and Mets closer Jeurys Familia have combined to pitch 27 shutout innings with 33 strikeouts, 15 hits, three walks, three wins and two saves. Talk about some stiff competition. The latest of those candidates to pitch was Martinez, who delivered 7 1/3 scoreless innings Thursday against the Pirates, allowing just four hits while striking out eight....
A pair of rookie third basemen were sensational Monday night. MORE: Top 10 unbreakable records | Vandy wins Game 1 of CWS finals | French girl eligible to sign with MLB club The Cubs’ Kris Bryant recorded his first career multi-home run game with his ninth and 10th bombs of the season to help Chicago earn its third straight win. He came into the came with one hit in last 18 at-bats....
Baseballs flew out of the park fast and furious Tuesday. A season-high 19 home runs were hit, including one by Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz, who has homered in four consecutive games. MORE: Forty-two images of Jackie Robinson from SN’s archives | Harvey electrifies Queens | Fantasy advice for Wednesday’s games Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick provided some late-night, non-homer excitement when he slashed a two-run, walkoff single to right field as LA rallied to beat Seattle 6-5....
MLB odds: Baseball lines from Las Vegas The NL East is the only division in baseball where none of the teams have scored more runs than their opponents. Getting 94 wins from the Nationals (31-30 through Friday’s games), the number posted by Las Vegas prior to the season, doesn’t look promising for OVER bettors. What was supposed to be a runaway division win by Washington is now a tight battle, with third-place Atlanta only 3....
MLB betting: Live odds from Las Vegas | Key trends After Tuesday’s 9-1 win, the Cardinals are now 35 games over .500, but have only a 4.5-game lead in the NL Central over the dangerous Pirates. The Cubs, who currently ride a six-game win streak, are only 6.5 games behind. The Cards have been forced to take their game up a notch to maintain their division lead, as this division sports the three best records in the NL....
Oakland didn’t have to travel too far to get ready for this afternoon’s clash at home with the Mariners, but this team could have used a day off more than any other. On Thursday, the A’s went into Anaheim one game behind the Angels in the AL West, and today they’re five games out after being swept and outscored 18-4 in a huge four-game series. They’ve gone 6-14 over their last 20 games and haven’t had a day off since Aug....
MLB odds: Current baseball betting lines Despite the Rangers winning seven of Rodriguez’s past eight starts, it’s Santiago who comes in the -117 favorite. In addition to each team’s current form, which includes the Angels winning five of their last six games, Santiago has allowed one or no runs in nine of his 15 starts this season and has held opponents to a .214 batting average. Despite only four wins to his record and the Angels going just 8-7 in his starts, he’s a great candidate to make the All-Star roster....
St. Louis Cardinals -116 (@ Chicago Cubs)John Lackey vs Jake Arrieta The Cardinals completed the sweep of the Marlins last night and seem unbreakable at the moment. They’ve managed to turn games to their favor even if not playing well, showing a lot of mental strength. The Cubs have played well and are positioned to grab one of the wild-card spots in the NL. We are expecting a close game with both teams starting reliable pitchers and boasting good lineups....
Welllll . . . MORE: 10 worst MLB ballparks of all time, ranked | Beane top-ranked GM The A’s, shockingly, are now in danger of missing the play-in game. After a 5-4, 12-inning loss to the White Sox on Monday, they’re just 1 1/2 games ahead of the Tigers for the second wild-card spot with 19 games remaining. Their lead over the Mariners for the first wild-card spot is down to a game....
After the Rays’ convincing 5-1 win in the wild-card game over the A’s, Tampa Bay will face off with the Astros starting Friday, and the Yankees will meet the Twins. Here is your 2019 ALDS preview: 2019 ALDS storylines How will the Rays’ starting pitching perform?: On paper, the Rays match up with the Astros one through three. It sounds crazy but just look at the first series of the season....
To set the scene: Tampa Bay, down a run, loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth against Detroit closer Francisco Rodriguez. Steven Souza Jr. had a chance to win, but struck out “swinging.” MORE: Tigers-Rays Game Center Rays manager Kevin Cash raced out of the dugout, demanding to know why plate umpire Larry Vanover didn’t check with the first base umpire. Vanover, naturally, ejected the skipper....
RELATED: MLB The Show 21: How To Slide, Dive, And Jump It’s alright to be confused, this revamped system is new to everyone this year, so even experts are having a tough time understanding what to do with the settings and the timing. It’s important to know these steps before actually trying to perform the action in a game; in an entire season, players will be lucky to get more than one or two opportunities, so trial-and-error isn’t a recommended learning experience....
With less than two weeks to go before MLB The Show 22 hits the shelves, Gellman and Mauer, and many others, discuss aspects of the Road To The Show mode. Mauer, the 2010 and 2011 MLB The Show cover athlete, was one of the first members of the Legends roster, along with teammate, Justin Morneau. RELATED: MLB The Show 22 Premiere Showcases March To October Features Mauer is joining the team on MLB The Show 22 to provide analysis and narrative, giving fans of the game insight from a professional level....
