How much the easiest remaining MLB schedule is worth. Also: Kenneth Lofton Jr. is a bull.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 16th
Can the moneylines extend their win streak to nine games?
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 15th
Two of our three moneyline approaches really like the Twins.
Joe’s Notes: Putting a Price on Neyland Stadium
Tennessee says it sold its stadium’s naming rights, but it’s keep the name.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, August 14th
The Braves are suddenly hot, and the Yankees are hotter.
Joe’s Notes: The Bright Side for J.J. McCarthy
The nice thing about knee surgery. Also: Betts and Rodríguez return, belated Steph Curry praise, and the latest NCAA lawsuits.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, August 13th
In Shane Baz we trust?
Off the Lake: Mallory Swanson’s Husband Is Heating Up
Plus a White Sox managerial candidate and whether Haason Reddick makes sense for the Bears.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, August 12th
Our new approaches are up to 8–4, and there’s postseason futures value on the Cubs for the first time all year.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 11th
Merrill Kelly and DL Hall return from the IL while Marcus Stroman tries to get right in New York City.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 10th
Another day with the new MLB approaches plus this week’s futures on the presidential election.
Off the Lake: A Cubs/White Sox All-Star Team Wouldn’t Win 90 Games
It would also feature very few White Sox. Thoughts on the weekend series, Caleb Williams’s preseason debut, and Lonzo Ball playing 5-on-5.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 9th
Day 2 of the new moneyline approaches, and why the Diamondbacks’ upside outweighs Gabriel Moreno’s injured groin.
Joe’s Notes: The NFC North Is Ripe for Disappointment
Every NFC North team fits a letdown archetype. Also: Pedro Grifol fired, and five bad days for the Braves.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 8th
Three new approaches for our MLB moneylines, sticking with what works on the MLB futures.
Joe’s Notes: Revenue Sharing and Reverse Realignment
College football players are going to get paid. Could that lead to a return of regionality? Also: Baseball, more baseball, Jim Harbaugh, and women’s basketball.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, August 7th
Tarik Skubal vs. George Kirby, and the ALCS favorites.
Joe’s Notes: Why Jerry Reinsdorf and Politicians Don’t Behave Strategically
Winning doesn’t have to matter if losers still get to play the game. Also: Howard basketball, the Aiyuk trade rumors, and some Yankees weather.