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: Wins, Total Bases, Dinger of the Day

Cubs Money line (+109) This one is lofty, but I’m riding the trend. The Phillies have the most favorable matchup in regards to pitching. Zack Wheeler is an ace and Matthew Boyd (while very good this season), isn’t Wheeler. However, the Phillies have been playing a bad brand of baseball. They’ve been out scored 28-9… read more

Ballpark Bets: Strikeouts, Sunday Night Baseball, and Dingers

Paul Skenes 7+ Strikeouts (-115) Six is preferably his sweet spot. But with the way the Phillies offense has been looking and is without Bryce Harper, this ought to be appetizing. Skenes has been a machine with strikeouts the last four starts and has really dialed things in. He has reached the mark in his… read more

Ballpark Bets: Strikeouts, Money Lines, and Daily Dingers

Strider U 6.5 -105 Seven seems very lofty, even for Strider. He has only struck out more than five just once, and it was his most recent outing against the Phillies. That’s great to see, but he is taking on one of the best offenses in baseball with the Arizona Diamondbacks. I have no doubt… read more

Ballpark Bets: Easy Wins and Return of an MVP

Skenes 6+ -175 It’s Paul Skenes Day! When it comes to the strikeouts, this is the sweet spot for Skenes. Six total is very doable for Skenes and he has been quite dominant his last two outings. He’s had one outing against the Brewers in his career and struck out 11 batters and allowed zero… read more

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

Paul Skenes Trade Talks Are Not As Crazy As It Sounds

It might be the hottest topic in the league right know and it all started with just a genuine statement from baseballs finest Jeff Passan. On the Pat McAfee show, he floated the idea that it’s not crazy to think or say that the Pittsburgh Pirates should trade Paul Skenes. It’s not to say that… read more

Skenes, Judge Representing USA in WBC is a Win for Baseball

One of the best things that the game of baseball is implementing is the World Baseball Classic. This was a massive success in 2023 and it gave the baseball world a moment that will last forever. Shohei Ohtani, the greatest two way player we’ve seen in our lifetime facing a generational talent and teammate at… read more

Will Paul Skenes Ever Be Able to Record a Win Against the Cardinals?

There is always that one team that just always has your number. No matter how hard you try and how great of a game you play, the team that always seems to beats you finds a way. That’s the cloud that now begins to swirl around Pirates ace Paul Skenes. Skenes is the face of… read more

Ballpark Bets: A Good Day for Strikeouts

Paul Skenes 6+ Strikeouts (-150) This one is lofty, especially after his last start. But given how that start went, I can easily see Skenes coming out with a vengeance and the poor Cardinals are on the bad end of it. Skenes has yet to secure a win against the Cardinals in his career. But… read more

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