Jesse Spector
@jessespector Jesse Spector writes about baseball for Bookies.com. A resident of New York, Jesse is a former baseball and hockey writer for Sporting News and the New York Daily News.
MLB Revenues Hit Record $10.3B – And That’s Pre-Gambling Stream
Major League Baseball’s record haul of $10.3 billion in revenue last year may wind up looking like small potatoes moving forward thanks to gambling becoming part of the business of baseball.
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Back Batting Practice King Vlad Jr in Home Run Derby
Should you be backing Vlad Jr. to win this year's Home Derby despite his mediocre start to his rookie season? We break it all down here.
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Which MLB Teams Present Good Value as World Series Wagers?
It’s nearly a third of the way through the season but some teams still have not seen their odds shift in synch with their on-field performance. But those are not necessarily the teams to bet on for a deep playoff run.
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2 Top Pitchers Remain Unsigned As MLB Opening Day Arrives
Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel remaining unsigned is a head scratcher not only for the baseball world, but for anyone monitoring the futures market for World Series betting odds.
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MLB Winter Meetings 2019: What Bettors Should Watch For
When the big free agents find their new homes, whether it’s at this week’s winter meetings or later on, there will be movement on the lines for 2019 World Series betting.
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Bettors Should Go All-in on Yankees After Encarnacion Trade
The New York Yankees have 13-2 odds to win the World Series, which puts them third on the board behind the favored Houston Astros (13-4) and two-time defending National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers (7-2)
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AL & NL Cy Young Odds, Betting Tips & Strategies to Consider
Who are the favorites for the 2019 MLB Cy Young Awards and what's the best strategy when betting those odds?
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AL & NL MVP Odds, Betting Tips & Strategies to Consider
Take a look at the MVP betting favorites for the American and National League this season so far.
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Cincinnati Reds’ Long Odds to Make World Series a Great Bet
The Reds are quietly assembling a strong pitching staff and their top hitting stars got their bats going in June. So even though Cincinnati is under .500, the Reds are a much better longshot bet to win the NL pennant than a lot of teams with better record.
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MLB Trade Deadline Moves That Could Most Impact Betting Odds
The MLB trade deadline is July 31, and baseball betting fans should be on the lookout for these moves.
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You Should Bet AL Even Before All-Star Game Lineups Unveiled
The All-Star Game, set for July 9 in Cleveland, sees the best players from each league gather to square off. The American League has dominated the National League in recent years and there is no reason to expect anything different for the 2019 All-Star Game.
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No Surprise (to Oddsmakers): Harper Inks Deal with Phillies
Bryce Harper is going to the Phillies, and while that might change the landscape on the field, it didn't to any real degree at the betting window.
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