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Andrew Painter of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at the Hammond Stadium.

Arizona Fall League Notes: Phillies Top Prospect Andrew Painter Returns After Nearly Two Years Off

By Aram Leighton

Gerrit Cole

ALCS Game 2 Best Bets: Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees Picks & Props

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 21: Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets pitches during the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets at Citi Field

Four Player Option Decisions To Watch for When Free Agency Begins

By Tyson Shushkewich

The Astros’ Catching Gamble Paid Off in a Huge Way in 2024

The Astros' Catching Gamble Paid Off in a Huge Way in 2024

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates Shohei Ohtani #17 and Will Smith #16 after hitting a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Dodger Stadium.

NLCS Game 2 Best Bets: New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 29: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies waits outside the dugout before their game against the Los Angels Dodgers at Coors Field on September 29, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Now That He’s Retired, Will Charlie Blackmon’s No. 19 Be Retired Next?

By Patrick Lyons

Andrew Painter of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at the Hammond Stadium.

The Top Prospects to Watch in the Arizona Fall League in 2024

By Aram Leighton and 1 other

Pete Alonso of the New York Mets is one of the top pending free agents. Here, he rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His home run pushed the Mets into the next round of the playoffs. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

NLCS Game 1 Best Bets: New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks & Props

Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after a strike out during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Four of the Division Series at Comerica Park.

Cleveland Guardians Proved Their Strength Knocking Off Gritty Tigers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning to become the first player in Major League Baseball history to reach 50 Home Runs and 50 Stolen bases in a single season during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park.

Who Should Win the National League Silver Slugger Awards?

By Renee Dechert

Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets celebrates after beating the San Diego Padres 8-3 in a baseball game at Petco Park.

Facing Dodgers in the NLCS Brings Mets Season Full Circle

By Ryan Finkelstein

Mookie Betts and Manny Machado

San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Best Bets, Player Props for NLDS Game 5

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 21: Members of the Kansas City Royals watch from the dugout in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals lost 9-0. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

The Turnaround Season of the 2024 Royals Has Come to a Close

José Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians poses for a photo during the Cleveland Guardians Photo Day at Goodyear Ballpark.

ALDS Game 4 Best Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Picks, Thursday, October 10, 2024

Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from second base in the sixth inning against the New York Mets during Game Four of the Division Series at Citi Field.

The Phillies Go Out With a Whimper

By Leo Morgenstern

Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.

Zack Wheeler Is in a Class of His Own

By Leo Morgenstern

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gets high fives from teammates after an MLB game between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Both teams are in the AL playoff race.

Will “Luck” Be on the Royals' Side When the ALDS Shifts to Kansas City?

Division Series Best Bets: Yankees vs Royals, Mets vs. Phillies Picks for Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Which Hall of Famers Have the Most at Stake This October?

By Ryan Finkelstein

Stolen Base

NLDS Game 3 Best Bets, MLB Playoff Picks for Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Will the Winner of Padres-Dodgers Win the World Series?

Can the Tigers Get the ALDS Back to Tarik Skubal for Game 5?

By Joey Peterson

Pete Alonso of the New York Mets is one of the top pending free agents. Here, he rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His home run pushed the Mets into the next round of the playoffs. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Top Free Agents With the Most to Gain in October

By Eric Treuden

The Mets and Phillies Share the Same Weakness in the NLDS

The Mets and Phillies Share the Same Weakness in the NLDS

By Ryan Finkelstein