LOS ANGELES – The optimism leading into Blake Snell’s first start back in nearly three months went beyond the usual confidence one might expect when a two-time Cy Young Award winner returns to action. It was as if both Snell and his manager knew he’d come out looking like a completely different version of the pitcher who allowed five runs in three innings in his only previous start of the season. “It’s the best I’ve felt in three years, by far,” Snell claimed 12 days before his return. “He’s on a mission,” Dave Roberts added assuredly. It certainly looked that way Tuesday night in…

Big rallies, another Jackson Merrill homer, a really weird review and Freddie Freeman getting it done – sort of. Monday’s MLB action provided all that and much more.Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball:Phillies Hold Off Cardinals’ Late SurgeRight fielder Derek Hill scored the first run in this game between the Phillies — holder of one of three NL wild-card slots — and the Cardinals, a team that would very much like to be one of those three. He also made this lovely little catch while Philadelphia was up 4-2, and St. Louis was…

The Braves avoided being swept, thanks to a strong arm and a timely bat. A pair of Schwarbombs, a five-hit game and some great defense by a rookie. Sunday’s MLB action provided all that and much more.Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball:Acuña’s Arm, Harris’ Bat Sink YankeesThis weekend brought us a matchup between heavyweights, with the Yankees — seven games up for the top AL wild-card — facing off against the Braves, the NL East leaders and holders of the second-best record in the National League. Atlanta lost the first two games of…

Only two MLB division winners from last season are expected to repeat this season, meaning parity is alive and well in baseball.Let’s check out the division winner odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Aug. 8, as well as what to know about each division.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.NL WEST Dodgers: -20000 (bet $10 to win $10.05 total)Diamondbacks: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)Padres: +6500 (bet $10 to win $660 total)Giants: +25000 (bet $10…

There are just under two months of the 2026 MLB season left, and with a few exceptions, it’s much too early to know which teams are headed to the postseason. The Dodgers and Braves have built up a significant lead in the NL West and NL East, respectively and… that’s about it.The rest of the divisions range from hotly contested to at least up for grabs, while the wild-card race in both leagues is open to practically anyone, to the point you have to wonder why some of the teams that sold at the deadline chose that over buying.Here is…

Prior to the start of the 2026 MLB season, Jacob Misiorowski was +3000 to win the National League Cy Young Award.Now, after striking out 22 batters in his last two starts, Misiorowski’s odds have surged to -550, the shortest they’ve been all season.With Misiorowski widening the gap in the NL race, the Cy Young landscape has changed dramatically in both leagues over the past several weeks.Let’s take a look at the biggest risers and fallers in the American League and National League Cy Young races.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or…

Kevin Gausman has been connected to the Chicago Cubs since the beginning of his career. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the team had asked about his availability for years.When Chicago finally landed the right-hander in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, well, it wasn’t much of a surprise.”When I told my wife it was the Cubs, she was like, ‘It’s about time,’” Gausman said. “Because just in Baltimore [with the Orioles] for years, it seemed like it was kind of always a link to here. … Happy that I’m here finally.”Gausman was added to…

With the MLB trade deadline passing at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, coupled with the calendar flipping to August, World Series odds are attracting more attention.Including from one Caesars Sports customer who last week thought the Dodgers had the best chance to land Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.”We just took a $10,000 bet [Friday] morning on the Dodgers +175 to win the World Series,” Caesars head of baseball trading Eric Biggio said.By Saturday night, that bettor was proven correct.Biggio and Caesars senior baseball trader Matt Torchia help break down 2026 World Series odds and action, as the regular season hits its…

One of the most sought after catchers in Major League Baseball has a new home. The Boston Red Sox have acquired Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, according to ESPN. The O’s return is headlined by 2026 Future Game participant, 21-year-old righty starter Anthony Eyanson and additional top prospects from Boston, as well as current Red Sox starting catcher Carlos Narváez, per the Baltimore Sun.Rutschman has been limited to 67 games this season due to a wrist injury, but the 28-year-old switch hitter immediately gives his new squad one of the game’s better catchers both behind and at the plate. Rutschman…

There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves.Don’t worry, we’re here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball:Astros Move Into 1stWe have a new leader in the American League West.Defeating the Texas Rangers at home, 11-2, the Houston Astros (56-55) now have a half-game lead on their in-state rival for first place in the AL West. It marked Houston’s ninth win in its last 10 games.As for Friday night, the Astros’ offense went to…