The Dodgers are the 5-1 favorites at the Westgate SuperBook and +550 favorites at Caesars Sportsbook to win the world title next year after losing to the Braves in the NLCS.
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In a survey of Aviators fans, the Oakland Athletics say they are looking to possibly construct a ballpark “on or near the Las Vegas Strip,” but did not note any specific sites.
Sportico is reporting that New York Mets majority owner Steven Cohen is in preliminary talks with Las Vegas Sands Corp. to build a casino next to the Mets’ stadium, Citi Field.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Las Vegas hasn’t struck out yet on the possible relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Southern Nevada.
The yes vote is a positive step toward possibly keeping the A’s in Oakland, but with the non-binding nature, the A’s plan to continue their research in the Las Vegas Valley.
Mountain Ridge Little League will overcome the recent theft of about $6,500 worth of equipment thanks to an online fundraising effort that raised more than twice that amount.
His Astros wagers are hedge bets to offset potential losses of about $25 million from a promotion that offers customers a refund of any purchase of $3,000 or more if Houston wins the World Series.
College of Southern Nevada baseball coach Nick Garritano signed Los Angeles Dodgers rookie relief pitcher Phil Bickford at a Coco’s Bakery Restaurant in California.
A northwest Las Vegas little league team said more than $6,000 in equipment was stolen during a burglary this week.
Speaking at the CAA World Congress of Sports, Commissioner Rob Manfred said he’s “not sure we see a path to success” in Oakland.
Houston furniture store owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale bet $3.35 million in June to win $35.6 million on the Astros to win the World Series.
BetMGM lost six figures on San Francisco, which won a franchise-record 107 games to edge the Los Angeles Dodgers (106-56) by one game to win the NL West. The Giants were 60-1 in April.
Despite all the challenges of COVID, the Aviators played all 65 homes games as scheduled at Las Vegas Ballpark after playing none in 2020.
Versatile catcher Carlos Perez was named the Aviators’ most popular player in a vote among fans and also was named the team’s MVP.
The Aviators have been eliminated from regular-season title contention, but can salvage a victory in the Triple-A Final Stretch.
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