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Wednesday October 2nd Best Sports Betting Picks for MLB Playoffs & MLS Prediction
It's put up or shut up time for teams in the Wild Card round of the MLB Playoffs, so these are our top sports betting picks for October 2, 2024....
Brewers turn to Frankie Montas to save season vs. Mets
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to midseason acquisition Frankie Montas to stave off yet another postseason meltdown when they face the New York Mets on Wednesday in the second game of a National League wild-card series.,The right-handed Montas (7-11, 4.84 ERA) will be opposed by left-h...
Coroner: Pete Rose died of natural causes
Pete Rose died of natural causes, the Clark County (Nev.) coroner's office announced Tuesday, a day after baseball's all-time hit king died at age 83 at his home in Las Vegas.,The statement from coroner Melanie Rouse identified the causes as "hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease w...
Yordan Alvarez, Astros attempt to even series vs. Tigers
HOUSTON -- Astros manager Joe Espada was pleased with Yordan Alvarez's contributions in Houston's 3-1 loss during Game 1 of the American League wild-card series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.,The Astros need all the help they can get as they attempt to level the best-of-three series Wednesda...
Mets use five-run fifth to top Brewers in Game 1
MILWAUKEE -- Mark Vientos and J.D. Martinez each had two-run singles to fuel a five-run fifth inning rally and pace the New York Mets to an 8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in Game 1 of a National League wild-card series.,The Mets, who did not secure a postseason berth until winning...
Tarik Skubal shuts down Astros as Tigers take Game 1
HOUSTON -- Tarik Skubal twirled six shutout innings as the bottom of the order sparked an early rally that carried the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League wild-card series on Tuesday.,Detroit took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series set to resu...
Undefeated Duke faces ACC foe Georgia Tech
Duke has managed to figure out enough difficult situations in every game to be successful in each outing this season.,Now the Blue Devils will encounter a different type of task -- living up to heightened expectations -- when visiting Georgia Tech for Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference game ...
OT Jason Peters, 42, signs with Seahawks' practice squad
Nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters signed a contract to join the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday.,Elite Loyalty Sports made the announcement over social media.,Peters, 42, appeared in eight games (two starts) with the Seahawks last season.,He has played in 19 seasons ...
Tuesday October 1st MLB Wild Card Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
The MLB Playoffs are finally here as the Wild Card begins on October 1st. These are our top MLB Playoffs Wild Card sports betting picks for 10/1/2024....
Jared Goff's Perfect Performance Roars Detroit Lions Into Bye Week With New Identity
Jared Goff was a perfect 18-for-18 throwing the football on Monday Night Football, proving that he is the key to the Detroit Lions' new identity....
No. 22 Louisville looks to bounce back vs. SMU
A loss at Notre Dame last week not only dropped 22nd-ranked Louisville from the ranks of the unbeaten but also provided the Cardinals with learning experiences, according to second-year coach Jeff Brohm.,"There are all kinds of things to clean up, but you're going to have that when you're facing rea...
Reactions to death of controversial superstar Pete Rose
A host of baseball luminaries commented about the life and legacy of Pete Rose after the Hit King died on Monday at age 83.,Among the posts on social media:,Alex Rodriguez: "Absolutely heartbroken to hear the devastating news about Pete Rose's passing. He always brought a smile to my face when we wo...
Mets visit Brewers on short rest for wild-card opener
MILWAUKEE -- It took an extra day to determine the opponent, but the National League Central champion Brewers will host the New York Mets on Tuesday in the opener of an NL wild-card series.,The Mets earned the No. 6 seed Monday by winning the first game of a make-up doubleheader at Atlanta. The Brav...
Brewers welcome short-rested Mets for wild-card opener
MILWAUKEE -- It took an extra day to determine the opponent, but the National League Central champion Brewers will host the New York Mets on Tuesday in the opener of an NL wild-card series.,The Mets earned the No. 6 seed Monday by winning the first game of a make-up doubleheader at Atlanta. The Brav...
Baseball legend Pete Rose dies at 83
Pete Rose, the all-time major league leader in hits and games played who was banned for life for betting on baseball, died Monday, ESPN reported. He was 83.,ESPN baseball commentator Eduardo Perez broke the news while appearing on "SportsCenter," saying he had confirmed the news with Rose's son.,The...
Braves blank Mets to secure final NL playoff spot
Rookie starter Grant Holmes and five relievers combined to pitch the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 win over the visiting New York Mets in the second game of a makeup doubleheader on Monday to secure the final National League playoff spot.,New York (89-73) won the first game of the doubleheader 8-7 to clin...
DirecTV agrees to buy Dish Network -- for $1
DirecTV is purchasing Dish Network, merging the longtime rival services amid the waning demand for satellite television.,The deal, which DirecTV announced on Monday, is expected to merge the services near the end of 2025, Reuters reported. It will become official only if Dish bondholders comply with...
Braves LHP Chris Sale (back) scratched with playoffs on the line
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was scratched before his scheduled start in his team's must-win Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the visiting New York Mets because of back spasms.,Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos told reporters after Atlanta's 8-7 loss in Game 1 that Sale is day-to-day.,...
Alabama's Jalen Milroe rolls into heavy Heisman favorite status
When Jalen Milroe announced last December that he was returning to Alabama for the 2024 season, he didn't specifically mention the Heisman Trophy as a motivating factor.,If it weren't already among his goals, Milroe can add it to his list after potentially enjoying his "Heisman moment" in Saturday's...
Francisco Lindor, Mets win wild game vs. Braves to make playoffs
Francisco Lindor slammed a two-run home run in the ninth inning to help the visiting New York Mets come from behind twice to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Monday in the first game of a doubleheader and clinch a spot in the National League wild-card round.,If New York (89-72) wins the nightcap, it w...