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Dodgers consider new ways to deploy Shohei Ohtani in playoffs
Perhaps on the verge of winning a third straight MVP award, Shohei Ohtani has been plenty valuable to the Los Angeles Dodgers as a designated hitter and starting pitcher.,Still, manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday the organization has thought about whether the two-way star might be more valuable hel...
Blake Snell fans 12 as Dodgers take finale against Phillies
Blake Snell struck out a season-high 12 batters as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 5-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday to avert a three-game series sweep.,Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani hit home runs as the Dodgers (85-67) maintained their two-game lead over the San ...
Manny Machado's grand slam powers Padres past Mets
Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth inning Wednesday night for the visiting San Diego Padres, who held on to beat the New York Mets 7-4 in the middle game of a three-game set between the teams holding down the final two National League wild-card spots.,Gavin Sheets (sacrifice fly...
Jayden Daniels' status up in the air as Commanders prep to host Raiders
The vast majority of the buzz leading up to this week's game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Washington Commanders surrounds who will be under center for the home team.,Jayden Daniels' availability remains in question after he suffered a knee sprain in a 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers las...
Red Sox edge A's in 10, keep pace in wild-card race
Nick Sogard's grounder to second base scored Nate Eaton from third in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the visiting Athletics on Wednesday night.,Sogard pinch-hit for Ceddanne Rafaela with one out and runners on second and third.,The Athletics (71-81) had r...
Red-hot Guardians silence Tigers' bats to extend winning streak
Gavin Williams and a handful of relievers combined on a four-hit shutout as the streaking Cleveland Guardians blanked the host Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Wednesday night.,Williams (11-5) struck out nine in five innings. He gave up three hits and walked two while throwing 100 pitches.,The Guardians (80-71...
Commanders $3.7B stadium project gets D.C. City Council OK
The Washington Commanders cleared the final hurdle in their push to return to the District after the D.C. Council approved a $ 3.7 billion stadium and development plan on Wednesday, according to reports.,Lawmakers voted 11-2 to move forward with a 65,000-seat venue and a surrounding mixed-use projec...
Giants snap skid with 11th-inning explosion against D-backs
Christian Koss' two-run double keyed a five-run 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Phoenix on Wednesday to end a four-game losing streak.,Jerar Encarnacion had a tiebreaking single off John Curtiss (3-2). Grant McCray hit a sacrifice fly and Rafael Devers c...
Buffalo Bills Off to Perfect Start: Can Josh Allen End Super Bowl Drought?
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are 2-0 and eyeing a Super Bowl run. Can Allen finally push Buffalo past Kansas City and into the big game this season?...
Best MLB Bets for Thursday, September 18th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
These are Deadspin's best baseball betting picks for September 18th, including our expert bets for the entire Thursday MLB slate of games....
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills Thursday Night Football Week 3 Betting Predictions
These are our top betting picks for Week 3's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills on September 18th, 2025....
Wednesday September 17th WNBA Playoffs Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Our expert WNBA playoff picks for Game 2 feature best bets, spreads, and player props for Liberty vs. Mercury and Lynx vs. Valkyries....
MLB Parity Proves Baseball Is America’s True Competitive Sport
MLB’s 2025 season is proving once again that baseball offers more parity than the NFL. Here’s why nearly every playoff team has a chance to win the World Series....
Best Heisman Trophy Dark Horse Picks for 2025 College Football Season
Since betting frontrunners to win the Heisman isn't any fun, these are Deadspin's top sleeper Heisman candidates for the 2025 College Football season....
Best MLB Bets for Wednesday, September 17th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
These are Deadspin's top sports betting picks and predictions for the MLB slate of games on Wednesday September 17th. Full odds and analysis. ...
LSU’s Playoff Hopes Rest on Fixing Run Game Despite Top-3 Ranking
LSU’s defense looks championship-ready, but Brian Kelly’s Tigers must fix their run game and offensive struggles to stay in the College Football Playoff race....
Las Vegas Aces Look Like WNBA Title Favorites After 17-Game Streak
After a blowout loss to Minnesota in August, the Las Vegas Aces are back on track with a 16-game winning streak and title aspirations....
Best MLB Bets for Tuesday, September 16th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
MLB best bets for September 15: Back Paul Skenes and the Pirates against the Cubs, plus why the Chicago White Sox might be the play vs the Baltimore Orioles....
After tweak sparks win, Reds continue playoff push vs. Cardinals
After his team endured a three-game sweep against the Athletics over the weekend, Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona shuffled his batting order against the Cardinals in St. Louis.,He moved slumping shortstop Elly De La Cruz out of his usual No. 3 slot for the first time this season. De La Cruz w...
Chargers LB Khalil Mack headed for elbow imaging
Los Angeles Chargers star linebacker Khalil Mack will undergo imaging on Tuesday to determine the extent of the left elbow injury he sustained on the final play of the first quarter Monday night against the host Las Vegas Raiders.,Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh wouldn't speculate about Mack's condition...