Stan joined DraftKings in December of 2020. It was a glorious time, except for that whole COVID thing, when we got Madden streams and boisterous bat flips from the KBO. I was brought on board to bring some West Coast flavor. I especially love hoops, and most of my content is in that arena. When I walk along the beach, strumming my guitar, the beat that I hear is not one of crashing waves. No, it is the beat of the ball bouncing off the hardwood with highs provided by the squeaks of the sneakers. Ball is life.
The Chicago Cubs are 54-37 on the season, sitting atop the National League Central. Much of the success has been due to the offense, as Chicago is second in runs, third in home runs and third in stolen bases. The starting pitching was hit with injuries to Javier Assad and Justin Steele prior to the […]
July 9, 2025
This is the second game of a four-game series in Cincinnati between the Reds and visiting Miami Marlins. Eury Perez is scheduled to pitch for Miami while Nick Martinez should get the nod for Cincinnati. Marlins at Reds prediction, preview Eury Perez is returning from Tommy John surgery and pumping 98.1 mph on the fastball. […]
July 8, 2025
This is the opener of a three-game series in New York between the Yankees and visiting Seattle Mariners. Logan Gilbert is scheduled to pitch for Seattle while Will Warren should get the nod for New York. Mariners at Yankees prediction, preview Logan Gilbert has been eating his frosted Wheaties because…wowzers! The strikeout rate is a […]
July 7, 2025
This is the second game of a three-game series in Detroit between the Tigers and visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Ryan Pepiot is scheduled to pitch for Tampa Bay while Jack Flaherty should get the nod for Detroit. Rays at Tigers prediction, preview Ryan Pepiot averages 95 mph on the fastball, has a swinging strike rate […]
July 7, 2025
Paolo Banchero was the number-one pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA draft. The 6’10”, 250-pound unicorn was a sensation from the outset, averaging 20 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.2 treys to earn Rookie of the Year honors. The efficiency, though, wasn’t great, as he converted only 42% of his field […]
July 7, 2025
This is the opener of a three-game series in Cincinnati between the Reds and visiting Miami Marlins. Janson Junk is scheduled to pitch for Miami while Brady Singer should get the nod for Cincinnati. Marlins at Reds prediction, preview Janson Junk had pitched a total of 39.3 innings since 2021. He’s thrown 37.1 innings this […]
July 6, 2025
This is the opener of a three-game series in Chicago between the White Sox and visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Jose Berrios is scheduled to pitch for Toronto while Sean Burke should get the nod for Chicago. Blue Jays at White Sox prediction, preview Jose Berrios has been the vanilla bean of MLB, often tasteful but […]
July 6, 2025
This is the opener of a three-game series in Boston between the Red Sox and visiting Colorado Rockies. Austin Gomber is scheduled to pitch for Colorado while Richard Fitts should get the nod for Boston. Rockies at Red Sox prediction, preview Austin Gomber has a laughable 6.9% strikeout rate and 2.3% K-BB% this season. Granted, […]
July 6, 2025
After Thursday’s first round of the John Deere Classic, the field was looking up at Doug Ghim ($7,200; 89.5 FPTS), who shot a -9 (62) and led by one stroke. After Friday, it must’ve be Groundhog Day because Ghim was still numero uno. He didn’t blister the course again, but the -3 (68) was enough […]
July 6, 2025
Yu Darvish experienced right elbow inflammation in March. There was optimism that he would be able to return in May, as he threw bullpen sessions and made a rehab start in Triple-A, but he suffered a setback and was pushed back. Well, the time is nigh. After some bullpen sessions and a simulated game, Darvish […]
July 6, 2025
This is the final game of a three-game series in Sacramento between the Athletics and visiting San Francisco Giants. Hayden Birdsong is scheduled to pitch for the San Francisco while Jacob Lopez should get the nod for the Athletics. Giants at Athletics prediction, preview Hayden Birdsong was hyped coming into the season after putting up […]
July 6, 2025