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CA Sports Betting Bill Advances, MLS, NHL Near Return to Play

According to The Athletic, Major League Soccer is awaiting a vote from its players regarding a return-to-play proposal that could end the suspension of the MLS season and avoid a lockout.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:01

MLB Betting – AL Rookie of the Year Odds 2020

The thrill of wagering on sports is that you can go off script and hit it big every now and then. Those who threw down on Houston’s Yordan Alvarez to win the 2019 AL Rookie of the Year before the season started made a killing. Alvarez had long odds depending on which sportsbook you visited, but he showed just how unpredictable the game can be. Alvarez didn’t debut until June 9 when the Astros were 67 games into their season. He made the most of his brief time belting 27 homers with a .313 average in 87 games.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:39

MLB Betting – NL Rookie of the Year Odds 2020

Assuming we have a 2020 Major League Baseball season the criteria for winning Rookie of the Year might be a little different. The bottom line, though, is that the players must produce; big numbers mean a better chance of winning the award. Pete Alonzo had the biggest number of them all last year.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Tue, 06/02/2020 - 10:21

MLB Players Union Sends Counter-Proposal - Wants 114-game Regular Season

The Major League Baseball Players Association sent their first counter-proposal to Major League Baseball on Sunday afternoon that did not reduce their prorated salary but offered several concessions, Bob Nightingale of USA Today reports.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sun, 05/31/2020 - 23:39

MLBPA Proposes Longer Season to Offset Lost Revenue, NBA Targets July 31 for Restart

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is reportedly going to suggest an extended season beyond October as a means of countering the owners desire to cut player salaries.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 05/30/2020 - 12:50

NBA Talks of Resuming Season in Orlando, MLB to Present Players With New Proposal

The NBA has entered into exploratory conversations with the Walt Disney Company about restarting the remainder of its season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, in late July, NBA spokesperson Mike Bass told ESPN Saturday. The remainder of the season was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sat, 05/23/2020 - 13:54

Commissioner Gary Bettman Hints at 24-Team Return for NHL

National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Betman is looking for a return to play with 24 teams at two selected hubs. The NHL, like most sports, halted due to a worldwide pandemic.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mon, 05/18/2020 - 16:12

Cowlishaw: 'Snell is Safer on the Mound Than He is in the Grocery Store'

Cowlishaw: 'Snell is Safer on the Mound Than He is in the Grocery Story'

Responding to Tampa Bay Rays pitching ace Blake Snell's rant that he will refuse to play if presented with a pay cut, Tim Cowlishaw of the Dallas News writes: "If Blake Snell is the face of the players, Major League Baseball is in big trouble".

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 05/15/2020 - 17:51

MLB Commish: 'Confident We Will Have a Season'

Appearing on CNN Thursday night, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he is confident the season will get underway, most likely the first half of July.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Thu, 05/14/2020 - 21:31

Money Not Covid-19 Getting in the Way of MLB Start

We are starting to feel as if there is a strike about to happen when it comes to Major League Baseball. With Covid-19 postponing the season, money concerns are now playing center stage.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Tue, 05/12/2020 - 16:51

MLB Team Owners Approve Early July Start

Major League Baseball owners have approved a plan presented by league commissioner Rob Manfred to start the season in early July. That plan will be presented to players on Tuesday.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mon, 05/11/2020 - 20:33

Just How Good Was UFC 249 for the Books, English Premier League Returns June 1

Gambling911.com received confirmation from BetOnline that UFC 249 was the most wagered on card in that company's 21 year history. Great news!

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mon, 05/11/2020 - 10:18

Announcement Regarding Return to Major League Baseball Coming in Few Days

Sources have told ESPN that Major League Baseball expects to offer a return-to-play proposal to the MLB Players Association within a week.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Thu, 05/07/2020 - 11:30

MLB Betting – Arizona Diamondbacks 2020 Season Preview

Diamondbacks are listed with 50-1 odds of winning the World Series

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Thu, 05/07/2020 - 10:32

MLB Betting – San Diego Padres 2020 Season Preview

It's been ten years since the Padres had a winning season and they come into this season with 50-1 odds of winning the World Series

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Wed, 05/06/2020 - 11:06

MLB Betting – Pittsburgh Pirates 2020 Season Preview

Pirates players and fans would likely prefer there to be no season in 2020

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Thu, 04/30/2020 - 11:10

MLB Considers Plan to Start Season Late June, Before July 2

In a report filed by USA Today Tuesday, Major League Baseball is considering having teams play 100 games starting the end of June.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Wed, 04/29/2020 - 17:13

MLB Betting – Milwaukee Brewers 2020 Season Preview

Brewers have long 40-1 odds of winning the World Series in 2020

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Wed, 04/29/2020 - 11:04

MLB Betting – Cincinnati Reds 2020 Season Preview

Reds are listed at 40-1 odds to win World Series

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Tue, 04/28/2020 - 10:31

MLB 2020 Season Not a Matter of If But When, Taiwan Baseball in Full Swing Without Fans

The coronavirus has forced the postponement of Major League Baseball, but for how long?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Tue, 04/28/2020 - 09:08

MLB Betting – Chicago Cubs 2020 Season Preview

Cubs winning the World Series pays 29-1 odds

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Mon, 04/27/2020 - 10:43

MLB Betting – Texas Rangers 2020 Season Preview

Rangers in a tough division are just shy of 27-1 to win AL West

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 04/24/2020 - 10:22

MLB Betting – Oakland Athletics 2020 Season Preview

Oakland Athletics are at 20-1 odds to win World Series

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:59

MLB Betting – Los Angeles Angels 2020 Season Preview

Angels to win the World Series set at just shy of 30-1

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:54

Odds for Every MLB team's Win/Loss Percentage 2020 Season

All indications point toward a shortened MLB season, which has forced sportsbooks to make adjustments to their preseason odds.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 04/20/2020 - 14:03

MLB Betting – Chicago White Sox 2020 Season Preview

The White Sox odds of winning this year's World Series are set at 35-1

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Thu, 04/16/2020 - 10:50

MLB Betting – Minnesota Twins 2020 Season Preview

Twins World Series odds relatively short at 15/1

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Tue, 04/14/2020 - 11:09

Betting on Virtual Baseball MLB Simulations Available at BetOnline

Baseball is back! At least in the virtual world. And the good news is that you will soon be able to bet on it.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 04/10/2020 - 11:31

MLB Betting – Baltimore Orioles 2020 Season Preview

Orioles are a huge long shot to win anything in 2020 including their own division at +35000

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Fri, 04/10/2020 - 11:04

MLB Betting – Tampa Bay Rays 2020 Season Preview

A young Rays team with a deep rotation should be enough to scare the Yankees

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Wed, 04/08/2020 - 11:21