Picks for today, along with a look at when the Blue Jays might contend, and why the Pirates should feel confident in Mitch Keller.
You’re Right. The Mets Are Baseball’s Closest Thing to the NIT.
God bless the Mets.
Joe Kelly Is On Fire
Is Joe Kelly the best pitcher in the world?
Aristides Aquino: Who Is He?
A Reds rookie, of whom little was previously spoken, has placed himself in the thick of the National League playoff race.
Today’s Best Bet: Sunday, August 11th
One pick for today, and some appreciation for Ronald Acuña Jr., the best asset in baseball.
The Astros’ Shellacking of The Orioles Deserves Our Attention
A noteworthy result in Baltimore.
Joe Kelly Keeps Cruising. Is He About to Do Some Bruising?
The tension in Los Angeles this weekend is palpable. And so is Joe Kelly’s success lately!
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 10th
Picks for today, plus notes on Mike Trout’s historic season, Jake Odorizzi’s best year yet, and Joe Musgrove’s importance in Pittsburgh.
Joe Kelly’s Latest Fashion Statement
Some off-the-field Joe Kelly content.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 9th
Picks for tonight, along with notes on Brian Anderson’s improvement at third base and Phillip Ervin’s impressive, narrow production.
Joe Kelly Dominated His Former Team Yesterday, Which Reminds Me…
NIT Stu visited St. Louis a month ago and never told you much about it.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 8th
Picks for tonight, how Josh Donaldson is winning his bet on himself, and how Jon Gray figures to continue to be reliable going forward.
The Cubs Have Played Poorly on the Road. Their Current Roster Has Not.
A deep look into the Cubs’ road woes, and a reason for optimism.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, August 7th
Picks for today, Iván Nova’s struggles with the long ball, Ariel Jurado’s serviceability, and a look back at that Zac Gallen trade.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, August 6th
Picks for tonight’s games, plus notes on Héctor Noesí’s return stateside, a look at the last time Zack Greinke changed teams in the middle of a season, and an examination of Miles Mikolas’ good three months.
Giancarlo Stanton Still Has the Hardest-Hit Ball This Season
Stanton hasn’t played much this year, but in one particular metric he made his at-bats count.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, August 5th
Picks for tonight, plus notes on Danny Santana’s return from the dead, Mike Montgomery’s outlook the rest of the year, and Mike Soroka’s continued excellence.
Willson Contreras Reportedly Out Four Weeks: Here’s What That Means
What the Cubs will be missing with Willson Contreras sidelined.