The chasm between the best and worst defensive catchers makes catcher a particularly difficult position to rank. An elite defender can compensate for being subpar at the plate, but how does that compare with a player who is mediocre in both disciplines?…
All eight of the first-round NBA playoff series have played two games. A few are heading for a short series with sweeps looking likely in three of the eight. Across the remaining five, it’s possible we get four or five heading to…
Shortstop is one of the most demanding positions in baseball, as it requires athleticism, range, arm strength, and, increasingly, offensive firepower. Among the top 10 shortstops in 2025, you will likely find the most complete players in the sport. Alongside center field,…
Some of baseball’s most impressive defensive plays are made at the hot corner. It’s also a position with phenomenal offensive pedigree, dating back to Mike Schmidt, Chipper Jones, and George Brett. The best third basemen in MLB this season combine strong…
First base is traditionally home to baseball’s premier power hitters. Defense is given less consideration at first than it is in other positions. As a result, it’s often a late-career home for elite hitters, as was the case with Albert Pujols, Miguel…
The NBA Playoffs bring a different rhythm than the regular season — tighter rotations, slower pace, more game planning, and a heightened sense of urgency. Sportsbooks respond in kind, offering a variety of intriguing series markets: series winner, correct score, spreads, top…
Betting on the NBA playoffs is a different beast than the regular season. The stakes are higher, coaches go deeper into the playbook, and teams face each other multiple times in a short window. That all leads to tighter margins, new market…
We are continuing our series on the best players at each position as we head into the 2025 season of Major League Baseball. This week it is all about Second base.
Second base is one of the more fluid positions in the…
Betting on the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year races is one of the most exciting ways to stay engaged throughout the MLB season. While most of the attention goes to preseason lines, sharp bettors know these markets are updated…
The NBA Playoffs are usually driven by the biggest stars — Finals MVPs are rarely a surprise, and more often than not, Hall of Famers are the ones dragging teams through seven-game wars. However, identifying the 10 X-Factor Players for NBA Playoffs…