Ballpark Bets: Winners, Total Bases, and HOME RUNS
Ballpark Bets: Winners, Total Bases, and HOME RUNS
Paul Skenes 7+ (-140) The man with the best mustache in baseball. Paul Skenes has been a machine on the mound as of late. He’s surrendered just four earned runs in his last six starts and reaching the seven strikeout mark has been a thing of beauty in that span as well. He has a… read more
Ballpark Bets: Performance Doubles, Total Bases, and Dinger of the Day
Kris Bubic 5+ Strikeouts (-185) We just saw Noah Cameron, notably not a strikeout guy punch out six batters in his outing against the Yankees. Bubic, who is more of a shrieking guy should very much be able to hit five in this outing. Bubic has been an awesome pitcher for the Royals. He has… read more
Predicting AL Central 2025 All-Star Game picks
A well-balanced mix of star pitchers and productive position players will make up last year’s most competitive division
Ballpark Bets: Performance Doubles, Total Bases, and Home Runs
Max Fried 4+/Yankees win (-120) This one feels more on the safer side, but with value if you feel confident enough. Max Fried has been one of the top pitchers in the league, so punching out four shouldn’t be the issue and in what’s a very hitter friendly ballpark. The Yankees should get back on… read more
Visiting Dugout Episode 90 — Kansas City Royals
Michael “Lux” Farina joined Chrystal for a quick update on the Royals and a series preview.
The Human Element Under Review: Umpiring in the Modern Era
As the 2025 Major League Baseball season unfolds, the role of umpires is under unprecedented scrutiny. With the advent of technology like the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system and ongoing debates about the definition of a swing, the traditional human element of officiating is being reevaluated. The Rise of Technology in Umpiring: This spring, MLB expanded… read more
Ballpark Bets: Pitcher Performance Doubles!
Garrett Crochet 6+/Cole Ragans 6+ (-125) This is a true battle of the aces in tonight’s matchup and the best pitching matchup of the day. Both of these pitchers are strikeout phenoms and will feast on opposing offenses. Cole Ragans has 58 strikeouts and is averaging 14.38 K/9. He’s taking on a team that had… read more
Is Kansas City a real contender?
Royals’ winning record masks a lack of offensive and rotation stability, giving a misleading impression of playoff eligibility.
Visiting Dugout Episode 82 — Kansas City Royals
Friend of the pod Kevin O’Brien is back to talk to Chrystal about a division rival — the Kansas City Royals.
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The Significance of Jackie Robinson Day for Baseball and Society
Every year on April 15, Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day — a momentous occasion that transcends the sport itself. This day honors the legacy of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in professional baseball when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. The impact of Robinson’s courage and talent… read more
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