Machado, Harper Early Favorites on MLB MVP Betting Lines

OddsSharkMay 4, 2016, 10:33 PM EDT

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Manny Machado has played a key role in the success of the Baltimore Orioles over the first month of the baseball season. And the 23-year-old third baseman’s performance has caught the attention of oddsmakers, as he’s now listed as the +375 favorite on the odds to win the AL MVP award at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.

Machado looked poised for a monster 2016 following an impressive 2015 campaign in which he had 35 home runs and 30 doubles to go along with a .286 batting average, finishing fourth in the AL MVP voting. So far this season Machado is hitting a scorching .355.

Meanwhile reigning AL MVP Josh Donaldson remains close behind Machado alongside Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout at +400 odds to be named MVP this season. The Toronto Blue Jays third baseman shares the American League home run lead with Seattle’s Robinson Cano with nine on the season.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos has rocketed up to +900 on the AL MVP odds alongside teammate Victor Martinez, while Cano has moved up to +1200 on those betting lines after opening the campaign well behind the leaders at +4000 at the sportsbooks.

In the National League, Bryce Harper’s strong start to the season has contributed to the Washington Nationals’ rise to the top of the NL East standings and secured his position as the +400 favorite on the odds to win the NL MVP award for a second straight season.

However, Harper faces stiff competition at the top of the odds from third baseman Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies, whose 11 home runs leads the National League and puts him on pace to surpass his 2015 total of 42 home runs.

Arenado has climbed to +500 on the NL MVP odds after starting the season at +2000, ahead of Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun, who sits at +800 on the betting lines. Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy has risen to +900, where he is joined by New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez of the Colorado Rockies.

As well, St. Louis Cardinals rookie Aledmys Diaz now sports +1200 odds to win the NL MVP award at the sportsbooks this season after storming out of the gate with a .386 average

How to watch 2023 MLB Opening Day: Full schedule, start times, rule changes and more

By Mary OmatigaMar 14, 2023, 12:24 PM EDT

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2023 MLB Opening Day takes place on Thursday, March 30 with a total of 15 games–that’s action from all 30 MLB teams. The excitement begins at 1:05 PM ET with a Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals match up at Nationals Park and a San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees showdown in the Bronx. See below for the full 2023 MLB Opening Day Schedule.

For a second straight season, NBC and Peacock will feature an exclusive Sunday Morning MLB package with a total of 19 games beginning on Sunday, April 23 with a Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies match up. Click here for the full 2023 MLB on Peacock schedule as well as additional information on how to sign up for exclusive Peacock content.

2023 MLB Opening Day Schedule

*All times are listed as ET

Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals: 1:05 p.m.

San Francisco Giants at New York Yankees: 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox: 2:20 p.m.

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs: 3:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays: 3:10 p.m.

Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangers: 4:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds: 4:10 p.m.

Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres: 4:10 p.m.

Toronto Blue Jays at St. Louis Cardinals: 4:10 p.m.

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals: 4:10 p.m.

New York Mets at Miami Marlins: 4:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros: 7:08 p.m.

Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics: 10:07 p.m.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers: 10:10 p.m.

Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners: 10:10 p.m.

What’s different about the 2023 MLB Season?

The 2023 MLB Season will debut a few rule changes including bigger bases, a pitch timer, and defensive shift restrictions.

Bigger Bases: All bases, with the exception of home plate, will now be 18 inches square. Prior to this change, bases were 15 inches square.
Pitch Timer: Pitchers will now have 15 seconds to throw a pitch if the bases are empty and 20 seconds to throw a pitch if there’s a runner on base. Additionally, there will be a 30-second timer between batters.
Defensive Shift: All four infielders are required to be on the infield with two on each side of second base at the time a pitch is thrown.

Click here for additional details and guidelines on the rule changes for the 2023 MLB Season.

Be sure to check out NBC’s Circling the Bases Fantasy Baseball podcast for the latest baseball analysis, injury news, and storylines surrounding the 2023 MLB season!

How to watch the MLB on Peacock:

Click here to sign up for Peacock and watch all 19 MLB games live on Sunday mornings!

If you have a Peacock account but don’t have a Premium plan, Sign In and select Account in the upper right corner. Under Plans & Payment, you should see an option to Upgrade to Premium.

What devices can I watch Peacock on?

Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Amazon FireTV and Fire tablets; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android™, Android TV™ devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; Samsung Smart TVs; VIZIO SmartCast™ TVs; LG Smart TVs; Comcast’s entertainment platforms including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, and XClass TV; and Cox’s Contour and Contour Stream Player devices. To learn more about Peacock and how to sign up, visit PeacockTV.com.

When is the 2023 MLB Opening Day?

By Mary OmatigaMar 14, 2023, 11:10 AM EDT

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Baseball is right around the corner! Opening Day for the 2023 MLB Season is on Thursday, March 30. The season kicks off with action from all 30 teams with 15 games on the slate. See below for the full 2023 MLB Opening schedule.

This 2023 MLB Season, NBC and Peacock have got you covered with a second consecutive season of baseball excitement. A total of 19 live games will be featured on this year’s exclusive Sunday Morning MLB package beginning on Sunday, April 23 with a Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies match up. Click here for the full 2023 MLB on Peacock schedule as well as additional information on how to sign up for exclusive Peacock content.

When is Opening Day 2023?

Opening Day is on Thursday, March 30.

2023 MLB Opening Day Schedule

*All times are listed as ET

Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals: 1:05 p.m.

San Francisco Giants at New York Yankees: 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox: 2:20 p.m.

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs: 3:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays: 3:10 p.m.

Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangers: 4:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds: 4:10 p.m.

Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres: 4:10 p.m.

Toronto Blue Jays at St. Louis Cardinals: 4:10 p.m.

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals: 4:10 p.m.

New York Mets at Miami Marlins: 4:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros: 7:08 p.m.

Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics: 10:07 p.m.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers: 10:10 p.m.

Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners: 10:10 p.m.

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Be sure to check out NBC’s Circling the Bases Fantasy Baseball podcast for the latest baseball analysis, injury news, and storylines surrounding the 2023 MLB season!

How to watch the MLB on Peacock:

Click here to sign up for Peacock and watch all 19 MLB games live on Sunday mornings!

If you have a Peacock account but don’t have a Premium plan, Sign In and select Account in the upper right corner. Under Plans & Payment, you should see an option to Upgrade to Premium.