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Matt Rooney
Sports Writer
Chicago, Illinois
Member Since: 13 Jun 2022
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On Thursday, the New York Mets (67-78) are hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks (76-71), at 4:10 PM ET, in the final game of a four-game series. The scheduled starters are Kodai Senga (10-7) for the Mets, and Merrill Kelly (11-6) for the Diamondbacks. The Mets are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-125) at home over the […]
14 Sep 2023
The Boston Red Sox (73-72) will host the New York Yankees (73-72), Thursday at 1:35 PM ET, with the Yankees on a three-game winning streak. The scheduled starters are Tanner Houck (4-9) for the Red Sox, and Michael King (4-5) for the Yankees. With the Yankees (+102) visiting, the Red Sox (-121) are a solid […]
14 Sep 2023
The Seattle Mariners (81-65) will host the Los Angeles Dodgers (88-57), Friday at 10:10 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series. On the hill for the Mariners will be George Kirby (10-9), opposed by the Dodgers’ Bobby Miller (9-3). With moneyline odds of -112 for the Mariners and -109 for the Dodgers, this […]
14 Sep 2023
The Boston Red Sox (74-72) and New York Yankees (73-73) will clash on Thursday at , starting at 7:15 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Clarke Schmidt (9-8) for the Yankees, and Nick Robertson (0-1) for the Red Sox. With moneyline odds of -114 for the Yankees versus -106 for the Red Sox, this game […]
14 Sep 2023
Two teams on losing skids — the Arizona Diamondbacks (three straight) and the Chicago Cubs (two in a row) — clash on Friday at 9:40 PM ET, at Chase Field. Justin Steele (16-3) is the starter for the Cubs, and Brandon Pfaadt (1-8) for the Diamondbacks. The Cubs are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-136) […]
15 Sep 2023
On Friday, the Chicago White Sox (56-91) are hosting the Minnesota Twins (77-70), at 7:40 PM ET. The White Sox have dropped three in a row. The Twins will hand the ball to Bailey Ober (6-6), and the White Sox will counter with Jesse Scholtens (1-8). Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Twins […]
15 Sep 2023
On Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays (91-57) are visiting the Baltimore Orioles (91-55), at 7:05 PM ET. The Orioles have dropped three straight. The Rays will hand the ball to Zach Eflin (14-8), and the Orioles will counter with Jack Flaherty (8-8). Despite playing away from home the Rays are at -129 to win, compared […]
15 Sep 2023
On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Pittsburgh Pirates (69-78) hosting the New York Yankees (74-73) at 6:35 PM ET. On the mound for the Yankees will be Gerrit Cole (13-4), matched up against the Pirates’ Juan Carlos Oviedo (8-14). Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Yankees are favored […]
15 Sep 2023
The Boston Red Sox (66-58) will visit the Houston Astros (70-55), Monday at 8:10 PM ET, in the first game of a four-game series. Cristian Javier (8-2) is the starter for the Astros, and James Paxton (7-3) for the Red Sox. The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Astros (-124) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat […]
20 Aug 2023
On Monday, a clash of NL East rivals is on the docket, with the New York Mets (58-67) visiting the Atlanta Braves (80-43) at 7:20 PM ET. The Braves will hand the ball to Allan Winans (1-0), and the Mets will turn to David Peterson (3-7). With the Mets (+165) visiting, the Braves (-199) are […]
21 Aug 2023
At Yankee Stadium on Sunday, the New York Yankees (seven straight losses) face the Boston Red Sox at 1:35 PM ET. Clarke Schmidt (8-7) is the starter for the Yankees, and Josh Winckowski (3-1) for the Red Sox. With moneyline odds of -118 for the Yankees and -102 for the Red Sox, this could be […]
20 Aug 2023
At Busch Stadium on Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals (four consecutive losses) take on the New York Mets at 2:15 PM ET. The Cardinals will hand the ball to Dakota Hudson (4-0), and the Mets will turn to Carlos Carrasco (3-6). Bookmakers have made the Cardinals a decent moneyline favorite (-146) at home over the […]
20 Aug 2023
On Sunday, the Houston Astros (70-54) are hosting the Seattle Mariners (68-55), at 1:05 PM ET. The Mariners have won five in a row. The starting pitchers are Hunter Brown (9-8) for the Astros, and Emerson Hancock for the Mariners. The Astros (-184) are moneyline favorites at home over the Mariners (+154). The contest has […]
20 Aug 2023
The Kansas City Royals (40-84) will visit the Chicago Cubs (62-59), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 2:20 PM ET. Justin Steele (13-3) will start for the Cubs, and Brady Singer (8-8) for the Royals. Bookmakers have made the Cubs a decent moneyline favorite (-189) at home over the Royals (+155). […]
19 Aug 2023
The Oakland Athletics (34-88) will host the Baltimore Orioles (75-47), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 9:07 PM ET. The Orioles will give the start to Cole Irvin (1-3), and the Athletics will counter with Ken Waldichuk (2-7). Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Orioles are favored to win […]
19 Aug 2023
At Truist Park on Saturday, the San Francisco Giants meet the Atlanta Braves (four consecutive wins) at 7:20 PM ET. On the hill for the Braves will be Yonny Chirinos (5-5), opposed by the Giants’ Logan Webb (9-9). The Braves (-120) are moneyline favorites at home over the Giants (+101). The game’s total is set […]
19 Aug 2023
On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Chicago Cubs (62-58) hosting the Kansas City Royals (39-84) at 2:20 PM ET. On the mound for the Cubs will be Jameson Taillon (7-7), opposed by the Royals’ Cole Ragans (3-4). At home, the Cubs are favored to win on the moneyline (-182) over […]
17 Aug 2023
The Oakland Athletics (34-87) will host the Baltimore Orioles (74-47), Friday at 9:40 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series. The scheduled starters are Kyle Gibson (11-7) for the Orioles, and Luis Medina (3-8) for the Athletics. Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Orioles are favored to win (-185) over the […]
17 Aug 2023
On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Miami Marlins (63-59) visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers (74-46) at 10:10 PM ET. The Dodgers will hand the ball to Tony Gonsolin (8-4), and the Marlins will counter with Sandy Alcantara (5-10). The Marlins (+115) take their show on the road to face the […]
18 Aug 2023
A series opener between the Chicago White Sox (48-73) and Colorado Rockies (46-75) is on deck Friday at 8:40 PM ET, at Coors Field. The White Sox will give the start to Michael Kopech (5-10), and the Rockies will counter with Peter Lambert (2-4). With moneyline odds of -112 for the White Sox versus -108 […]
17 Aug 2023
At Yankee Stadium on Friday, the Boston Red Sox (two consecutive defeats) take on the New York Yankees (five setbacks in a row) at 7:05 PM ET. On the mound for the Yankees will be Nestor Cortes Jr. (5-2), matched up against the Red Sox’s Brayan Bello (8-7). With moneyline odds of -110 for the […]
18 Aug 2023
A couple more NFL season previews as the Deep Dive crew wraps up the NFC South talking Falcons & Saints
17 Aug 2023
On Wednesday, the New York Mets (54-66) are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (54-66), at 1:10 PM ET, in the final game of a three-game series. On the hill for the Mets will be Tylor Megill (6-6), matched up against the Pirates’ Juan Carlos Oviedo (6-12). The Pirates (+102) are on the road versus the favored […]
16 Aug 2023
In the final game of a three-game series at LoanDepot park, the Houston Astros (69-52) meet the Miami Marlins (63-58), Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET. Justin Verlander (7-6) will start for the Astros, and Jesus Luzardo (8-7) for the Marlins. Even though the Astros are playing on the road at the Marlins, they are currently […]
16 Aug 2023
On Wednesday, the Washington Nationals (53-67) are hosting the Boston Red Sox (63-56), at 7:05 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series. On the mound for the Red Sox will be James Paxton (7-3), opposed by the Nationals’ MacKenzie Gore (6-9). Bookmakers have set the Red Sox as the moderate moneyline favorites […]
16 Aug 2023
At PETCO Park on Wednesday, the San Diego Padres (57-63) play the Baltimore Orioles (74-46), with first pitch at 8:40 PM ET. Blake Snell (9-8) is the starter for the Padres, and Dean Kremer (11-4) for the Orioles. With the Orioles (+139) visiting, the Padres (-166) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The game […]
16 Aug 2023
At Globe Life Field on Wednesday, the Texas Rangers (72-48) play the Los Angeles Angels (59-62), with first pitch at 8:05 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Jon Gray (8-5) for the Rangers, and Reid Detmers (2-9) for the Angels. The Rangers are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-184) at home over the Angels (+154). […]
16 Aug 2023
The New York Yankees (60-60) will try to halt a four-game losing skid on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves (77-42), with first pitch at 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park. The starting pitchers are Charlie Morton (11-10) for the Braves, and Randy Vasquez (2-1) for the Yankees. Bookmakers have made the Braves a decent moneyline […]
16 Aug 2023
The Buccaneers move on after the Tom Brady era with a roster that’s actually decent, but a quarterback situation that isn’t. Meanwhile in Carolina, with a legit good defense and a soft schedule, the Panthers might surprise people…if Bryce Young lives up to the billing of a number one overall pick. Let’s get to our […]
15 Aug 2023
The Baltimore Orioles (74-45) face the San Diego Padres (56-63), who will be attempting to halt a three-game losing skid, Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET, at PETCO Park. Michael Wacha (8-2) is the starter for the Padres, and Jack Flaherty (8-7) for the Orioles. The Orioles (+117) are on the road versus the favored Padres […]
15 Aug 2023
Two teams on winning runs — the Los Angeles Dodgers (eight in a row) and the Milwaukee Brewers (four straight) — meet on Tuesday at 10:10 PM ET, at Dodger Stadium. On the mound for the Dodgers will be Bobby Miller (6-2), opposed by the Brewers’ Adrian Houser (4-3). The Dodgers are moderate favorites on […]
14 Aug 2023
At Wrigley Field on Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox (47-72) begin a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs (61-57), at 8:05 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Kyle Hendricks (4-6) for the Cubs, and Touki Toussaint (1-5) for the White Sox. Bookmakers have made the Cubs a decent moneyline favorite (-171) at home over the […]
14 Aug 2023
On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-66) are visiting the New York Mets (54-65), at 7:10 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game set. On the mound for the Mets will be David Peterson (3-7), matched up against the Pirates’ Bailey Falter (0-7). The bookmakers have spoken, making the Mets (-141) a moderate moneyline […]
15 Aug 2023
At Nationals Park on Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox (62-56) open a three-game series versus the Washington Nationals (53-66), at 7:05 PM ET. Nick Pivetta (8-6) will start for the Red Sox, and Josiah Gray (7-9) for the Nationals. Despite being on the road the Red Sox are a moderate moneyline favorite (-171) over the […]
14 Aug 2023
On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Oakland Athletics (33-85) visiting the St. Louis Cardinals (52-66) at 7:45 PM ET. On the mound for the Cardinals will be Miles Mikolas (6-8), matched up against the Athletics’ JP Sears (2-9). The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Cardinals (-206) a moderate moneyline favorite […]
13 Aug 2023
The Baltimore Orioles (73-45) will visit the San Diego Padres (56-62), Monday at 9:40 PM ET, in the first of a three-game series. Yu Darvish (8-7) is the starter for the Padres, and Grayson Rodriguez (2-3) for the Orioles. The Padres (-134) are moneyline favorites at home over the Orioles (+113). The total for the […]
14 Aug 2023
A series opener between the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-65) and New York Mets (53-65) is on deck Monday at 7:10 PM ET, at Citi Field. The Mets will give the start to Carlos Carrasco (3-6), and the Pirates will counter with Quinn Priester (2-1). The Pirates (+115) are on the road versus the favored Mets (-141). […]
14 Aug 2023
The Miami Marlins (61-57) and New York Yankees (60-57) will clash on Sunday at LoanDepot park, with first pitch at 1:40 PM ET. Gerrit Cole (10-3) is the starter for the Yankees, and Eury Perez (5-4) for the Marlins. Despite being the away team the Yankees are a moderate moneyline favorite (-132) over the Marlins […]
13 Aug 2023
The Houston Astros (68-50) and Los Angeles Angels (58-60) will clash on Sunday at Minute Maid Park, starting at 2:10 PM ET. On the hill for the Astros will be Jose Urquidy (2-2), opposed by the Angels’ Chase Silseth (3-1). The Astros (-158) are moneyline favorites at home over the Angels (+132). The game’s total […]
13 Aug 2023
At T-Mobile Park on Sunday, the Seattle Mariners (63-53) play the Baltimore Orioles (72-45), with first pitch at 4:10 PM ET. On the mound for the Orioles will be Kyle Bradish (7-6), opposed by the Mariners’ Bryce Miller (7-4). The moneyline odds for the game between the Orioles (-116) and Mariners (-104) suggest a close […]
13 Aug 2023
The Atlanta Braves (74-41) will take on the New York Mets (52-64), Saturday at 7:15 PM ET, with the Braves on a three-game winning run. On the hill for the Braves will be Spencer Strider (12-4), matched up against the Mets’ Jose Quintana (0-3). Even on the road at the Mets (+199), the Braves are […]
12 Aug 2023
On Saturday, the New York Yankees (60-56) are visiting the Miami Marlins (60-57), at 4:10 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series. The scheduled starters are Sandy Alcantara (4-10) for the Marlins, and Nestor Cortes Jr. (5-2) for the Yankees. Oddsmakers have made the Marlins a decent moneyline favorite (-167) at home […]
12 Aug 2023
On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays (65-53) are hosting the Chicago Cubs (60-56), at 3:07 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series. The starting pitchers are Chris Bassitt (11-6) for the Blue Jays, and Justin Steele (13-3) for the Cubs. The moneyline odds for the Blue Jays (-118) versus the Cubs (-102) […]
12 Aug 2023
The Kansas City Royals (38-80) and St. Louis Cardinals (51-66) will battle on Saturday at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET. The Cardinals will hand the ball to Steven Matz (3-7), and the Royals will turn to Cole Ragans (3-3). Even though the Cardinals are playing on the road at the Royals, […]
12 Aug 2023
The Chicago White Sox (47-70) will host the Milwaukee Brewers (63-54), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 7:15 PM ET. Brandon Woodruff (1-1) will start for the Brewers, and Jesse Scholtens (1-4) for the White Sox. Despite being on the road the Brewers are a moderate moneyline favorite (-165) over the […]
12 Aug 2023
On Saturday, the Seattle Mariners (63-52) are hosting the Baltimore Orioles (71-45), at 9:40 PM ET. The Mariners have taken eight in a row. George Kirby (10-8) is the starter for the Mariners, and Cole Irvin (1-3) for the Orioles. At home, the Mariners are favored to win on the moneyline (-169) over the Orioles […]
12 Aug 2023
A series opener between the Toronto Blue Jays (65-52) and Chicago Cubs (59-56) is scheduled for Friday at 7:07 PM ET, at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays will hand the ball to Jose Berrios (9-7), and the Cubs will counter with Javier Assad (1-2). The Cubs (+133) are on the road versus the favored Blue […]
10 Aug 2023
On Friday, a clash of NL East rivals is on the docket, with the New York Mets (52-62) hosting the Atlanta Braves (72-41) at 7:10 PM ET. On the mound for the Braves will be Charlie Morton (10-10), opposed by the Mets’ Tylor Megill (6-5). Even though the Braves are playing on the road at […]
10 Aug 2023
At Minute Maid Park on Friday, the Houston Astros (66-50) play the Los Angeles Angels (58-58), fellow members of the AL West, at 8:10 PM ET. On the hill for the Astros will be Justin Verlander (6-6), opposed by the Angels’ Reid Detmers (2-8). At home, the Astros are favored to win on the moneyline […]
10 Aug 2023
A series opener between the Seattle Mariners (62-52) and Baltimore Orioles (71-44) is scheduled for Friday at 10:10 PM ET, at T-Mobile Park. Luis Castillo (7-7) will start for the Mariners, and Kyle Gibson (11-6) for the Orioles. With the Orioles (+118) visiting, the Mariners (-140) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The total […]
10 Aug 2023