Our fifteenth edition of the 2025 MLB mock draft has arrived, and there have been some changes. The 2025 Major League Baseball Draft takes place in Atlanta on July 13, so we are just two days away now! And The Sports Bank, as far as we know, is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American sports. … [Read more...] about 2025 MLB Mock Draft Version 15.0
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Betting the Midsummer Classic: 2025 All-Star Home Run Leaders to Watch
Picture Credit Each July, the MLB All-Star Game delivers a midseason showcase, part celebration, part performance test. For fans, it's a chance to see the league’s top talent in one place. For bettors, it offers a rare glimpse at who’s peaking at the right time. This year, a wave of home run power has added new intrigue. Several standout sluggers are not just earning … [Read more...] about Betting the Midsummer Classic: 2025 All-Star Home Run Leaders to Watch
Pete Crow-Armstrong the Only Cubs Win from 2021 Fire Sale
Four years later, the dust has pretty much settled now on the Chicago Cubs 2021 fire sale. The "core four" and more were all shipped out, in exchange for mostly prospects, many of which resided at the lower levels of the minor league system at the time. Pete Crow-Armstrong has proven to be the only one of those wild card, longshot bets to pay off for the Cubs. … [Read more...] about Pete Crow-Armstrong the Only Cubs Win from 2021 Fire Sale
Kyle Tucker is the Catalyst to Cubs League Leading Offense
All season long, the Chicago Cubs have been either first or second in MLB in runs scored. Through these first two-months-and-change of the season, the Cubs have pretty much had the best offense in all of baseball. This is a big reason why Ontario bettors are so strongly backing them to make the playoffs this October. Free agent signing Kyle Tucker has been the sparkplug to the … [Read more...] about Kyle Tucker is the Catalyst to Cubs League Leading Offense
Ian Happ Needs to get His Bat Closer to on Par with His Glove
Ian Happ won his third straight Gold Glove award this offseason, becoming the first Chicago Cubs outfielder to ever accomplish the feat. From 2022 (Happ's lone All-Star season) to 2024, the dominant defender led all left fielders with 31 outfield assists. He also ranked second in MLB with 23 defensive runs saved over that three year span. Over the 2022-24 seasons Ian Happ … [Read more...] about Ian Happ Needs to get His Bat Closer to on Par with His Glove
Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans
Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer, widely considered to be among the best in the Big Ten this upcoming season, had a very exciting Tuesday night. He got to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," alongside his head coach Bret Bielema, at Wrigley Field tonight during the Chicago Cubs 5-3 win over the arch-rival Milwaukee Brewers. … [Read more...] about Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans
Blue Jays Rash of Injuries Could Cost them the AL East Division
The 2025 MLB season was supposed to be one in which the Toronto Blue Jays would compete for the American League pennant. However, the Blue Jays are currently in third place in the AL East Division behind the Yankees and the Devil Rays. Considering their recent string of injuries, the Blue Jays, for all things considered, could easily be far worse off. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Rash of Injuries Could Cost them the AL East Division
Five Most Iconic Baseball Cards of the 1980s
It's a time for a look back. Thus, I reflected back to when I was a hard core baseball cards collector: 1985-1992. Memories of opening up my first Topps baseball wax pack are still vivid. I even set up shop as a dealer at card shows during my youth. Then I lost interest when I entered high school, but here are the five most iconic baseball cards that will strongly resonate … [Read more...] about Five Most Iconic Baseball Cards of the 1980s
Top Five Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Cards and Rookie Card Checklist
By Poch de la Rosa Legendary Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the best players of his generation. Not only was he an outstanding hitter, but he was also a staunch defensive player as well. Junior (his nickname) could do it all on the baseball field. It’s obvious from the get-go he got his baseball genes from his father, … [Read more...] about Top Five Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Cards and Rookie Card Checklist
Sammy Sosa and Three More of Baseball’s Funniest Cheating Scandals
Another baseball season is upon us, and Sammy Sosa has reconciled with the Cubs. Thus it's time to look back at some of the funniest baseball cheating scandals in history. With Michael Pineda’s pine tar-smeared neck transports us to a time when baseball cheating was simpler; a time before steroids and the boost that they provide to users, congressional committees and televised … [Read more...] about Sammy Sosa and Three More of Baseball’s Funniest Cheating Scandals
