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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani.

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Picks Today (Shohei Ohtani Has a Terrific Matchup on Sunday)

Breaking down the best home run prop bets for the MLB action on Sunday, June 16.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani.

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Picks Today (Shohei Ohtani Has a Terrific Matchup on Sunday)

Breaking down the best home run prop bets for the MLB action on Sunday, June 16.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes.

Painting Corners: Best MLB Prop Bets Today (Fade Corbin Burnes, Brady Singer in Sunday's Action)

Breaking down the best player props for the MLB action on Sunday, June 16, including a prop for Corbin Burnes.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease.

Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Two Road Teams to Win Outright on Sunday)

Breaking down the best bets to place in Major League Baseball on Sunday, including two road teams to wager on.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow.

Rounding the Bases: MLB Straight Up Picks for Every Game Today (How to Bet Royals-Dodgers, Sunday's Slate)

Breaking down a pick for every MLB game in action on Sunday, June 16, including the Royals-Dodgers matchup this afternoon.

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May 25, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder MJ Melendez (1) bats in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Royals' MJ Melendez Belts First Career Grand Slam After Thrilling 12-Pitch At-Bat

May 19, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Orioles' Craig Kimbrel Acknowledges Hearing Jeers From Phillies Fans in Baltimore

Jun 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) pitches against the New York Yankees during the second inning at Yankee Stadium.

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Leaves Start With Triceps Tightness

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga reacts after delivering a pitch during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

Shota Imanaga Had One Thing on His Mind During Tense Outing vs. Cardinals

Jun 5, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park.

Phillies' Nick Castellanos Breaks Reporter's Laptop With Foul Ball in Camden Yards

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers a pitch during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

Cubs Teammates Salute Shota Imanaga's Alias With Locker Decoration

Snoop Dogg joins the Bally Sports Wisconsin broadcast during the Brewers' clash against the Reds.

Elly De La Cruz Stunned Snoop Dogg on Brewers Broadcast With Laser Throw

Apr 11, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) and right fielder Bryce Harper (34) celebrate on the field after defeating Atlanta Braves 6-4 at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Former MLB Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon Had Funny Reaction to Nationals' Dugout Scuffle

Jun 9, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) hits an rbi single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Picks Today (Bet on Adley Rutschman to Go Deep vs. Phillies)

Jun 9, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Ty Blach (50) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-USA TODAY Sports

Painting Corners: Best MLB Prop Bets Today (Bet on Ty Blach Against Pirates' Bats)

Jun 14, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Taylor Ward (3) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Logan O'Hoppe (14) as he scores on a double by Kevin Pillar during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Walk-Off Wagers: Thee Plus-Money Bets for Saturday's MLB Action

Jun 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Rounding the Bases: MLB Straight Up Picks for Every Game Today (Bet on Royals to Upset Dodgers on Saturday)

Jun 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Nationals Park.

MacKenzie Gore, Nick Senzel Scuffle in Nationals Dugout During Game vs. Marlins

Apr 30, 2023; Mexico City, Mexico; Home plate umpire Pat Hoberg (31) calls an out in the fifth inning during a MLB World Tour game between the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu.

MLB Punishes Umpire Pat Hoberg for Violating Gambling Rules

Jun 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (79) reacts after a play during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Astros Release Former AL MVP José Abreu, Eat $30 Million Contract

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McNeil and the Mets’ underdog appeal landed them some fans far away from Queens.

Meet the Mets’ Most Unlikely Fans—the No. 1 Belgian Jeff McNeil Fan Club

Impossibly Bleak Chicago White Sox Postgame Show Arguably the Highlight of the Season

Kansas City Royals catcher/first baseman Salvador Perez jokes with a cameraman after attempting to catch a foul ball during the top of the eighth inning of Monday's 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium.

Mics Caught Salvador Perez Joking With Cameraman During Royals-Yankees Game

Jun 2, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone (35) delivers to the plate in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

National League Rookie Roundup: How First-Year Players Have Impacted NL’s Winning Teams

Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt and his wife Renee have played a big role in the candle craze sweeping through the team’s clubhouse.

The Yankees’ Candlelit Clubhouse May Be Their Secret Weapon

Actor Rob McElhenney prepares to throw the first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets London game.

Rob McElhenney Used Bryce Harper, Chase Utley to Throw Out Perfect ‘First Pitch’

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks to media ahead of the MLB London Series vs. the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mets Owner Steve Cohen Roasted for His London vs. NYC Food Take

Harper had his sixth three-hit game of the season on Saturday in London.

Bryce Harper’s Starpower Shines Bright in Phillies’ London Series Opener

Jun 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez

MLB Bets: Plus-Money Player Props to Target for Framber Valdez and Bobby Witt, Jr. Tonight

Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos makes an appearance on MLB Network.

MLB Fans Let Jokes Fly After Nick Castellanos Said London Kids Wear 'Hogwarts' Uniforms

White Sox Announcer’s Losing-Streak Prediction Went Hilariously Wrong for Him

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth watches a ball, called strike three by home plate-umpire Erich Bacchus, to end Thursday's 4—3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park.

Padres Announcer Destroys Ump Over Awful Call on Game-Ending Strikeout

New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium

Juan Soto to Undergo Imaging on Forearm After Exiting Yankees' Game vs. Twins

Boston's Jamie Westbrook got his first MLB hit after spending 11 years in the minor leagues.

Red Sox Infielder Had Most Special Hit of MLB Season, and Fans Were So Happy For Him

Jacqueline and Henry Malloy celebrate their son's first career hit and home run in the sixth inning.

Tigers Prospect's Parents Reacting to His First Career Homer Was Too Wholesome

Minnesota Twins right fielder Matt Wallner (38) poses for a photo during photo day at Hammond Stadium in Lee County, Fla., on Feb. 22, 2024.

Watch: Matt Wallner hits second-longest homer in Saints history

May 25, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery (52) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Diamondbacks Desperately Need Jordan Montgomery to Step Up

New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on June 4.

Prominent MLB Personality Says a Trade For This Slugger Makes M's a World Series Contender

Jun 10, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (45) throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Oracle Park.

San Francisco Giants Place Young Starting Pitcher On IL

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning at Rogers Centre on June 4.

Corbin Burnes Puts History on the Line as Orioles Host Phillies

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Russell Martin (55) double during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 2018.

Former Toronto Blue Jays' All-Star Earns Election to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Mar 14, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Luis Contreras (72) pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches

Houston Astros Call Up Minor Leaguer to Replace Injured Starter

Jun 11, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg (11) throws to first base during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

This Orioles Under-The-Radar All-Star Game Candidate Worth Watching

May 23, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (48) follows through on an RBI sacrifice fly against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees Skipper Provides Hope For Anthony Rizzo