Adin Hill Rock-Solid In Opening-Night Victory

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill put together an impressive performance in his club's opening-night win over the visiting Seattle Kraken. The 27-year-old turned aside 32 of the 33 shots he faced while his offense supported him thoroughly in an uncontested 4-1 win over their division rival. Acquired by the Golden Knights prior to the […]

Nikita Kucherov Bags A Pair Of Goals On Opening Night

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of goals as the Bolts took down the Nashville Predators in Tuesday night's season opener. The veteran's first-period tally was the first goal of the 2023-24 NHL season while he added an empty netter with just over one second remaining in the contest to help seal […]

Nick Paul Collects Three Points On Opening Night

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul enjoyed a three-point effort on Tuesday night as the Bolts earned a 5-3 victory over the visiting Nashville Predators. The veteran pivot knotted the game at two apiece early in the second period before banging home a rebound midway through the third period, a tally that would stand as […]

Connor Bedard Hits The Scoresheet In First Career Game

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard recorded his first career point via an assist Tuesday night as part of his club's 4-2 upset of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 18-year-old phenom tallied a helper on the Blackhawks' first goal of the evening late in the second period, helping kickstart a come-from-behind victory on opening night. Bedard also […]

Ryan O'Hearn Getting First Postseason Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn is getting his first career postseason start for Tuesday's Game 3 versus the Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. The lefty-swinging O'Hearn has gone hitless with a strikeout in a pair of pinch-hitting plate appearances in the ALDS but will get the starting nod at DH out of […]

Aaron Hicks, Jorge Mateo Taking A Seat For Game 3 Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Aaron Hicks and shortstop Jorge Mateo will both be on the bench to start Tuesday's ALDS Game 3 versus the Texas Rangers. The switch-hitting Hicks and righty-swinging Mateo got the start in Game 2 versus left-hander Jordan Montgomery but will retreat to the bench with right-hander Nathan Eovaldi toeing the rubber for […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Likely To Start Game 3 Wednesday

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is a candidate to start Wednesday's Game 3 of the NLDS versus the Philadelphia Phillies. While the Braves have not named a starter, most signs point to Smith-Shawver after Spencer Strider and Max Fried pitched Games 1 and 2 while veteran Charlie Morton deals with a finger injury and is […]

Mitch Garver Remains In Three-Hole For Game 3 Tuesday

Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver will remain in the lineup and hit out of the three-hole again for Tuesday's Game 3 of the ALDS series against the Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. The 32-year-old didn't see action in the Rangers' Wild Card series against the Rays and sat out the first game of the […]

NHL Betting Futures: 2023-2024 To Make or Miss the Playoffs

NHL hockey returns in 24 hours! The regular season kicks off with a trio of games on Tuesday evening, of which features a young phenom in Connor Bedard taking on a former young phenom and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh. Before we get that far, however, we have more NHL futures […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (10/9/23)

We have a pair of NLDS contests to sort through on this Monday evening, meaning it's time to get our week started on the right note! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers! Get […]

Christian Walker Licking His Lips For NLDS Game 1 Matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker has to be salivating at the matchup that awaits him for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Few, if any, hitters have enjoyed more success than Walker against the future Hall of Famer. The 32-year-old has made 36 career trips to […]

Brandon Belt Undecided On Playing Future

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt, now a free agent following the Blue Jays' elimination from the postseason on Wednesday, is undecided on whether he will continue his playing career in 2024. Belt said he will talk with his family before making any final decisions on his future. The veteran signed a one-year […]

Spencer Strider Aiming To Remain Dominant Versus Phillies in NLDS

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will look to keep up his dominance over the Philadelphia Phillies when the two NL East rivals meet in the NLDS beginning Saturday in Atlanta. Strider made four starts versus the Phils this season, combining to toss 26 innings of seven-run ball (2.42 ERA) while striking out a hefty 38 […]

Lance Lynn Activated From Bereavement List

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Lance Lynn has been activated from the bereavement list prior to the club's NLDS matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lynn was placed on the bereavement list on Saturday but will be well-rested for the NLDS considering he last started on Sept. 29 against the Giants, allowing two earned runs over six […]

NHL Betting Futures: 2023-2024 Point Total Over/Under Predictions

The NHL regular season kicks off in less than a week as we have a plethora of betting futures to comb through over the next several days. One of the more interesting NHL futures categories is the point total over/under department. It gives us an opportunity to cash in on our sleeper clubs while taking […]

A.J. Preller, Bob Melvin To Return To Padres In 2024

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller and skipper Bob Melvin will both return to the club next season, as per Preller in Wednesday afternoon's end-of-season media availability. Both men were seemingly on the hot seat following a disappointing season in which the Padres went 82-80 and finished in third […]

Alec Bohm Looking To Continue Success Versus Braxton Garrett Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies corner infielder Alec Bohm will look to continue his success against Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett when the two meet for Wednesday's Game 2 in Philadelphia. It's not a huge sample, but Bohm is 5-for-9 (.556) with a homer and a walk against Garrett while striking out in just one of his 10 […]

Max Scherzer Throws Intense Bullpen Wednesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) threw what is being described as an "intense" bullpen session Wednesday afternoon in Arlington. "This one was real," Scherzer said after describing his previous bullpen as a light session. He also noted that he was pain-free during the outing. It's still unclear if and when Scherzer will be available […]

Matt Chapman Open To Returning To Blue Jays As A Free Agent

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman is open to returning to the club with his free agency looming following the conclusion of the 2023 World Series. Chapman said he has thoroughly enjoyed his time in Toronto following a departure from Oakland prior to the 2022 season and would certain welcome a return to the […]

Chris Bassitt Ready To Pitch Out Of The Bullpen Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt is going to be ready to pitch out of the bullpen if needed for Wednesday afternoon's must-win Game 2 of the Wild Card series versus the Minnesota Twins. The Blue Jays have their backs against the wall following a 3-1 loss on Tuesday while Bassitt added that he's "pretty […]

Josh Norris Not On The Ice For Practice Wednesday

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris is not on the ice for the team's morning practice Wednesday in Nova Scotia. Norris has been dealing with continued shoulder issues after re-injuring his surgically repaired shoulder a few weeks back. The 24-year-old was limited to just eight games last season before being shut down due to a shoulder […]

Matthew Poitras Continues To Impress In Bruins Camp

Boston Bruins winger Matthew Poitras continued to impress the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night as he collected his second preseason marker as part of a 5-4 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals. The 19-year-old's tally knotted the game at four apiece before Capitals forward Matthew Phillips ended the game with less than a minute remaining […]

Adrian Kempe Stays Productive In Preseason

Los Angeles Kings winger Adrian Kempe remained productive this preseason with his fourth goal of exhibition play as part of Tuesday night's 4-1 victory over the visiting Anaheim Ducks. Kempe also recorded three shots on goal to give him a hefty 14 shots across three preseason contests. The marker came midway through the first period […]

Kaapo Kahkonen Blanks Golden Knights Tuesday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen notched a shutout on Tuesday night as part of a 2-0 victory over the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights. He wasn't overly busy on the evening, turning aside all 18 shots he faced at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. It was his second win of the preseason while he lowered […]

Matthew Phillips Bags Overtime Winner Tuesday

Washington Capitals forward Matthew Phillips was the overtime hero on Tuesday night as the Capitals beat the Bruins by a 5-4 score in overtime at the TD Garden in Boston. The 25-year-old scored the winner with less than a minute remaining in the extra frame after the two clubs went back and forth in the […]

Connor Bedard Notches First Preseason Goal Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored his first goal of the preseason while adding a pair of assists to help the Blackhawks knock off the visiting Detroit Red Wings by a 4-2 score on Tuesday. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick collected an assist on Connor Murphy's second-period tally before setting up Corey Perry's power […]

Jonas Johansson Collects Second Preseason Shutout Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson notched his second shutout of the preseason on Tuesday night when the Bolts took down the rival Florida Panthers by a 2-0 score. He made 25 saves on the night after blanking the Carolina Hurricanes on Sept. 29 with a 42-save shutout. It's a positive sign for the Lightning […]

Jordan Lyles Expected To Remain In Royals Rotation In 2024

Kansas City Royals right-hander Jordan Lyles is expected to remain in the club's starting rotation next season, as per general manager J.J. Picollo. Picollo also stated that Brady Singer and Cole Ragans will be in the rotation with the final two spots up for grabs. Singer and Ragans returning is hardly surprising but Lyles' inclusion […]

Jay Jackson Expected To Remain With Blue Jays, Could Pitch In Playoffs

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jay Jackson cleared waivers on Tuesday and is expected to accept his outright assignment to Triple-A Buffalo. As a result, the right-hander would be available to the club in case of injury throughout the postseason. Jackson tossed 29 2/3 innings of 2.12 ERA ball with the Blue Jays this season, although […]

Corbin Carroll Returning To Leadoff Spot Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is back in the leadoff spot for Tuesday's Game 1 of the wild-card round versus the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Corbin Burnes. Carroll was one of several D-backs regulars to sit out of Sunday's regular-season finale with a playoff spot locked up but he will predictably get back into the […]