Miami has won two consecutive games for the first time this season and appear to be favorites to win the third match. The odds vary from bookmaker to bookmaker, and those who are willing to trust the Major League Baseball worst team could find some that exceed even value. The true question is whether Miami has what it takes to win the series after …

Well before the regular season began, the article at suggested that Oakland should be regarded as a serious contender in 2013. While they are still searching for their first World Series trophy, the Athletics are definitely on the right track and now they own the best record in the conference. Their investments paid off and if they can keep up …

Everyone knew that Justin Verlander is a very valuable pitcher, but until recently nobody was able to state with absolute confidence how much he is worth. The Detroit Tigers made it clear for everyone that $200 million are not too much for their best player and went against common baseball rules stating that pitchers shouldn’t be given long-term …

Last season was terrific in regulation time and not so great in the playoffs, because after finishing with the best record in baseball the Nationals failed to win the World Series. There are a couple of reasons for why they are entitled to stay optimistic in 2013 and the bookmakers already took notice by adjusting the odds.

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American media and baseball fans might not be paying a lot of attention to the World Baseball Classic, but the international competition has reached its second stage. There are very few surprises, and the fact that Cuba defeated China is a rather predictable result, but what makes this match worth mentioning is . They have scored 12 runs without …

Surprising as it might sound, the United States are not very successful in the World Baseball Classic, a competition that is frequently won by other countries. One explanation for the lack of success is the fact that players don’t really focus on these games as they don’t receive massive checks for their efforts. In 2013, and plans on leading team …

Anyone who has seen the movie Moneyball, knows that Oakland is the kind of team that is used to achieving formidable results with very little money. Billy Beane is regarded as the architect of the team, and the general manager has plenty of things to look forward to in 2013. Unlike the previous years when the A’s had low expectations and hopes …

For a team that has recently won the World Series in a fascinating manner, it is a bit surprising to see the lack of interest in acquiring vital players. While San Francisco can be satisfied with the current roster and only contemplate the opportunity of signing top players, it would’ve been a mistake not to keep Buster Posey. The Giants were …

Not so long ago, Francisco Liriano was a sought-after pitcher that some of the best MLB clubs were hoping to sign. He played for seven consecutive seasons in major league baseball, but the final year was perhaps the least successful one. As his earned run average climbed to 5.34, one point higher than his average for all seven seasons, Francisco …

The 30-year-old infielder who used to be the AL MVP for consecutive times, had to settle for a minor league deal with the Royals in 2013. The last time he played in the majors was back in 2011 with the Giants, and since then he struggled to find his way back to MLB. The fact that Kansas City offered him a one-year deal worth $1.1 million with the …