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2009 World Series Odds: Phillies vs. Yankees
Early 2009 World Series odds for the Phillies vs.
Happy Bookies Want Yankees – Dodgers Next
By TIM BONTEMPS, NY POST
It's not Yankees-Red Sox, but the Yankees playing the Angels in the American League Championship Series is the next best thing for the Las Vegas sportsbooks.
"With the close proximity of Los Angeles, we have a lot of Angels fans here in Vegas, and any time you get the Yankees, that helps," said Jay Kornegay, director of the Las Vegas Hilton's sportsbook.
Dodgers Slight Faves for NLDS Opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the defending World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday (8:07 pm ET, TBS).
Red Sox vs. Angels Series Betting Preview
This is Carrie Stroup with your Red Sox vs. Angels betting preview with the first game going off on Thursday.
Colorado vs. Philadelphia Series Betting Preview
Carrie Stroup here with your Colorado vs. Philadelphia Series Betting Preview with the first game going off Wednesday evening.
Twins vs. Yankees Series Betting Preview
Carrie Stroup here with your Twins vs.
Yankees Pitcher Jailed for Vegas Gambling Debts
Shawn Chacon, who once pitched for the New York Yankees, was arrested Monday in Greeley, Colorado, for a warrant that alleges he wrote bad checks to Ceasar's Palace in Las Vegas last spring.
Baseball Betting: Twins vs Tigers Tangle for Two
The next three days could determine the AL Central champion, and the most pivotal hours will come Tuesday.
MLB Baseball Betting: Yankees World Series Odds
When it comes to MLB baseball betting this late in the season, savvy sports bettors are looking for value with World Series odds. They will look at teams that have the best record in the league a
2009 World Series Betting Odds Still Available
The Major League Baseball season may be winding down but 2009 World Series betting odds can still be had, at a steeper price of course.
Actually, it's not that bad.
2009 World Series Odds Get Hotter
The Major League Baseball playoffs start in two weeks so now would be a good time to pick the World Series winner at
New York Yankees Now Pay $160 to Win World Series
The New York Yankees are the favorite to win the 2009 World Series and the payout is still good all things considered.
Major League Baseball Power Rankings
Tony George is here with his Major League Baseball Poker rankings. Penneant races are heating up, and teams are bringing their A game every night, as well as some teams that are not so good and o
Colorado vs. San Francisco Series Betting Preview
It may not be "How the West was won" but for San Francisco, it's a critical weekend to get back into the wild card race in the National League.
Two Tilts Highlight MLB Monday Slate
Two Tilts Highlight MLB Monday Slate
With only nine games on the baseball beat this Monday at Sportsbook.com, some games take on greater importance than others. Two games in particular standout for today, Detroit at Los Angeles Angels and the final game between San Francisco and Colorado. Here is a betting outlook at each conflict.
Tigers at Angels.
Pete Rose Debate Shows No Sign of Dying
In the category of baseball controversies that not only don't die but don't even taper off a little bit, we have now had two decades of the argument regarding Pete Rose.
We have come to the 20th anniversary of Rose accepting a lifetime ban from baseball for gambling on baseball. In every single moment during these 20 years, you could start a heated debate among baseball fans anywhere, by uttering these four simple words: "What about Pete Rose ..."
National League Contenders in Action
Five teams in the senior circuit are still in the playoff hunt and will be in action Thursday evening. With the season three-quarters complete, every game takes on even greater importance, even more reason to log onto Sportsbook.com to net on baseball and to take advantage of Daily Dime Lines.
Colorado at Washington
MLB: Dodgers favored at home over soaring Cardinals
Last night's St. Louis and Los Angeles contest had all the drama and intensity of a playoff game, with the Cardinals coming out on top 3-2 as -160 money line road favorites behind Chris Carpenter.
MLB: Martinez returns for Phillies as Road Chalk
Pedro Martinez takes to the mound for his newest team, the Philadelphia Phillies, and is greeted with a warm reception by Sportsbook.com's odds-makers, as they have made him a
National League’s Best Home Team a Dog on Monday
The race in the National League West is heating up, with both Colorado and San Francisco having trimmed the Dodgers' lead to 5-1/2 games in the division standings.
Free Baseball Pick – Friday August 7, 2009
Today's free baseball pick for Friday August 7, 2009 from Tony George: Texas +120 @ LA Angels. Place your bets at BetUS.com
Cincinnati Reds Up Against 90 Percent System
The Cincinnati Reds have fallen into the abyss and are engaged in a battle they really can't win at the moment. Things started to go south just before the All-Star break, losing six of eight.
MLB: Betting on View from 2nd Place in National League
All three National League second place teams start key series tonight as they jockey for position as the MLB season gets ready for the home stretch.
MLB: Heavenly Angels are Money-Makers
The Los Angeles Angels quietly moved ahead of more well-known teams like Boston and the New York Yankees, to be the best team in the American League with a 63-40 record. On Tuesday they'll head to Chicago to start a 3-game set with the White Sox, and are backed by nearly 80% of early bettors at Sportsbook.com.
Current AL Trends and Betting Tips
These current AL trends and betting tips are brought to you by Bookmaker.com and the folks at GetChalk.com.
The baseball betting community often has its gears ground by a mainstream media that focuses too much on the American League East. While it's not as dire as it was a few years ago when the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox were battling it out seemingly every weekend, the gang at ESPN sometimes forgets about the rest of the baseball universe.
MLB: Top Weekend Baseball Power Trends
With the trade deadline of July 31st rapidly approaching, baseball will continue to define its contenders and pretenders this weekend.
Free Baseball Pick: Thursday July 23, 2009
Expert sports handicapper, Tony George, has his free baseball pick for Thursday July 23, 2009.
LA Angels -151 vs Minnesota Twins 10 PM EST
Albert Pujols Hit for the Triple Crown: Odds Now Posted
It hasn't happened since 1967, but Albert Pujols is knocking on the door of hitting for the Triple Crown and
That Kid Who Beat Up Royals Baseball Coach Still Proud
"ME AND DAD F***** UP THA COACH FA THA KANSAS CITY ROYALS."
That is the caption that appears beneath a photo featured on the MySpace page of William Ligue The III.
Baseball Betting: 2009 World Series Odds and New Options
Believe it or not some people really do bet on baseball outside of placing future bets on World Series odds. The second half of the 2009 season is about to get underway and
