Streak Snapped & System Wins
Scott Seidenberg updates the latest in Major League Baseball with the Red Sox streak ending at 15 but the Double Header System cashing. Plus a teaser for Football Previews!
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⚾ THE SYSTEM BEATS THE STREAK
Red Sox Snapped at Record-Tying 15
The headline: The Red Sox won their 15th straight in game one of yesterday's doubleheader (6-3 over Baltimore) to TIE the franchise record... then the doubleheader system won out. Orioles 5, Red Sox 1 in the nightcap.
The system went 2-0 yesterday:
| Doubleheader | G1 | G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pirates-Yankees | PIT 5-3 (10 inn) | NYY 2-0 ✅ |
| Red Sox-Orioles | BOS 6-3 (streak #15) | BAL 5-1 ✅ |
The Doubleheader System Ledger
The rule: Blindly bet the loser of game 1 in game 2.
| Span | Record | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Since 2021 | 54.5% SU | +22 units |
| 2026 season | 8-6 | +0.78 units |
⚾ WELCOME BACK, MAX FRIED
The Line
5 shutout innings, 1 hit, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts
The twist: Fried was supposed to make another minor-league rehab start, but the doubleheader scrambled the rotation — so the Yankees just brought him to the Bronx. He looked like Max Fried.
AL East Standings Check
| Team | Position |
|---|---|
| Rays | 1st |
| Yankees | 2.5 back |
| Red Sox | 7 back — but holding the 3rd wild card, 1 behind Cleveland for the 2nd, 2 up on Seattle |
⚾ THE OHTANI QUESTION
The Bullpen Session
The news: Ohtani threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session before the Dodgers' 9-5 win over the Phillies. Dave Roberts called it a "big sign."
The context: He's had skipped starts and a knee injection (the landing knee) — he's kept hitting, but hasn't pitched. Season line on the mound: 1.79 ERA in 85.2 IP.
The MVP Angle
Current odds: Ohtani -550 for NL MVP.
Scott: "There's a possibility he doesn't pitch again until September — or even the postseason. If he doesn't pitch the rest of the way, I don't know if he's a shoo-in for MVP. But if he returns soon and doesn't skip a beat — then yes, obviously, he's the most valuable player in the National League."
⚾ Today's Short Slate
| Matchup | Pitchers | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Padres @ Braves (early) | — vs Chris Sale | ATL -235 (total 8.5) |
| Twins @ Guardians | Taj Bradley vs Gavin Williams | CLE -130 |
| Rays @ Blue Jays | — vs Shane Bieber | TB -110 |
| D-backs @ Cardinals | Brandon Pfaadt vs McGreevy | STL -126 |
| Royals @ Tigers | — vs Troy Melton | DET -205 |
Cy Young note: Sale is now TIED with Wheeler at +750 for third in the NL race, behind Misiorowski and Sanchez.
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The format: 32 NFL teams. 32 shows. One team per episode, every single day, running through Tuesday, September 8th — right up to NFL Kickoff on Wednesday, September 9th: the Super Bowl rematch, Patriots vs Seahawks.
Week 1 Schedule — AFC North (+ one)
| Day | Team |
|---|---|
| Monday | Baltimore Ravens |
| Tuesday | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Wednesday | Cleveland Browns |
| Thursday | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Friday | Houston Texans (AFC South begins) |
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