MLB odds: How to bet Cardinals vs. Dodgers, point spread, more
Betting odds and expert analysis from Ben Verlander on today's Wild Card matchup featuring the Dodgers vs. the Cardinals.OCTOBER 6, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
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Get ready for a wild, fun, edge-of-your-seat Major League Baseball postseason
October is here, which means the most thrilling, unpredictable and downright fun time in baseball is upon us, Martin Rogers writes.OCTOBER 5, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
2021 MLB playoffs: Round-by-round expert picks
As October kicks into high gear, the FOX Sports MLB writers make their playoff picks, from wild cards to World Series.OCTOBER 4, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Catching for Nolan Ryan and Shohei Ohtani: Iván Rodriguez joins 'Flippin' Bats'
MLB Hall of Famer Iván Rodriguez talks winning MVP as a catcher, catching no-hitters, choosing the Tigers and more.SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Scherzer, Ohtani, Harper and more: FOX Sports hands out MVP and Cy Young awards
As the regular season winds down, FOX Sports' MLB writers cast their ballots for MVP and Cy Young. Here are the results.SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: Cardinals continue historic streak, Giancarlo Stanton goes deep
The St. Louis Cardinals won't lose, and Giancarlo Stanton comes up big when it counts for the Yankees, Ben Verlander writes.SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
San Francisco Giants keeping things light and fun as pennant race heats up
The San Francisco Giants are having fun as this joyride of a season continues to hold a magical flow, Martin Rogers writes.SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB power rankings: San Francisco Giants reign supreme as October approaches
The Giants maintain their hold on the top spot in Ben V.'s rankings. Where does your team stand as the season nears its end?SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: St. Louis Cardinals' hot streak, Manny Machado's maturity lead the way
The Cardinals are heating up at the right time, and Manny Machado showed he's a leader for the Padres, Ben Verlander writes.SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: Springer helps propel Blue Jays into contention
Toronto is making a push for the wild card, and the home run race is nip and tuck. Ben Verlander breaks it all down.SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
White Sox, Brewers, Dodgers and more: Ben Verlander's way-too-early MLB playoff picks
The MLB postseason is weeks away, but Ben Verlander is ready to call his shots, from the wild card to the World Series.SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Power Rankings: Giants make a statement vs. rival Dodgers
The Giants maintain their grip on No. 1. See where the rest of the field ranks in Ben Verlander's latest power rankings.SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: Marcus Stroman, Shohei Ohtani stand out amid playoff races
In a week dominated by rivalries and wild-card races, Marcus Stroman and Shohei Ohtani kept dazzling, Ben Verlander writes.SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
The San Diego Padres, a no-hitter and Shohei Ohtani: Joe Musgrove joins 'Flippin' Bats'
Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove discusses playing for his hometown team, throwing a no-hitter, his star teammate and more!SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Deadline trades are playing a big role in the MLB playoff chase
A month after the trade deadline, the impact of moves made – and those that weren't – is being felt, Ben Verlander writes.AUGUST 31, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: Shohei Ohtani continues to break records plus Rays, Reds surge
Even as the playoff races heat up, Shohei Ohtani continues to steal the show with his exploits, Ben Verlander writes.AUGUST 30, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Detroit Tigers' Spencer Turnbull talks no-hitter, Miggy's 500th, more on 'Flippin' Bats'
From throwing a no-hitter to his teammate's 500th home run, it has been an eventful season for the Detroit Tigers' pitcher.AUGUST 25, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: The Yankees have become allergic to losing
The Yankees can't seem to lose, and Ben Verlander has a soft spot for Jake Cronenworth in the latest MLB Weekly Roundup.AUGUST 23, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Power Rankings: Giants, Dodgers proving the power lies out West
The Giants and Dodgers are setting up an epic race in the NL West. See where they land in Ben Verlander's power rankings.AUGUST 23, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Miguel Cabrera's 500th home run is a major milestone for the city of Detroit
In honor of Miggy's 500th home run, Ben Verlander reflects on what he means to Detroit as both a player and a person.AUGUST 22, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Is Shohei Ohtani having the best season in MLB history for the Los Angeles Angels?
Shohei Ohtani is having an outstanding season, there's no debating that. But is it the best individual season of all time?AUGUST 19, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: Tim Anderson stepped up with a 'dream' performance
The Field of Dreams Game was a magical show, and Tim Anderson stepped up in its biggest moment, Ben Verlander writes.AUGUST 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Ben Verlander on the beautiful magic of baseball in an Iowa cornfield
After visiting the "Field of Dreams" in Dyersville, Iowa, Ben Verlander reflects on what made the place and game so special.AUGUST 14, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Sights & Sounds: The Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa
The White Sox won the Field of Dreams Game in walk-off fashion over the Yankees. Here are the top moments from Thursday!AUGUST 13, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Lucas Giolito chronicles his journey from draft day to no-hitter on 'Flippin' Bats'
White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito sits down with Ben Verlander to talk injuries, breakouts and no-hitters on "Flippin' Bats."AUGUST 11, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
