Whenever the COVID-19 schedule suspension does end an important factor will play out with the MLB betting lines. A whopping total of 10 teams will have new managers on Opening Day. And those changes can offer both opportunity and peril with the futures board and beyond. Starting with Joe Maddon at the Los Angeles Angels is a wave of hope. Whereas not much in the way of improved results are expected with Mike Matheny taking over the sad-sack Kansas City Royals. Let’s Take a Look!
2020 Major League Baseball COVID-19 Update
| World Series Championship Baseball Odds at SBG: | Los Angeles Dodgers 3/1, New York Yankees 7/2, Houston Astros 8/1, Atlanta Braves 16/1, Minnesota Twins 16/1, New York Mets 16/1, Washington Nationals 18/1, Chicago Cubs 20/1, Cincinnati Reds 20/1, Tampa Bay Rays 20/1, Cleveland Indians 25/1, Los Angeles Angels 25/1, Oakland Athletics 25/1, Boston Red Sox 30/1, St. Louis Cardinals 30/1, Philadelphia Phillies 40/1, Chicago White Sox 50/1, Milwaukee Brewers 50/1, San Diego Padres 50/1, Arizona Diamondbacks 60/1, Texas Rangers 100/1, Colorado Rockies 300/1, Pittsburgh Pirates 300/1, Toronto Blue Jays 300/1, San Francisco Giants 500/1, Seattle Mariners 500/1, Kansas City Royals 500/1, Miami Marlins 500/1, Baltimore Orioles 1000/1, Detroit Tigers 1000/1 |
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San Diego Padres
Jayce Tingler takes over for the fired Andy Green. Previously Tingler was a coach and executive at Texas for the past five years.
Kansas City Royals
Mike Matheny replaces the retired Ned Yost. Of course, Yost departs with the fond memory of winning the 2014 and 2015 American League pennants and 2015 World Series. Matheny made history as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. To show, he was the first manager in history to lead his team to the playoffs in each of his first four seasons.
San Francisco Giants
Controversial fired Phillies manager Gabe Kapler replaces the retired Bruce Bochy. Bochy was the most successful manager in San Francisco history with three World Series titles.
Chicago Cubs
Joe Maddon transformed the lovable loser Cubs into sports betting powerhouse. Most important of all he led the North Siders to their first World Series title in 108 years. His contract was not renewed and David Ross takes over. Overall Maddon wore out his welcome but departs as a hero.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Clint Hurdle was fired after nine seasons and three playoff appearances. He was replaced by Derek Shelton. The account of his role as bench coach for the Minnesota Twins was Shelton considered attractive.
Los Angeles Angels
Due to his success with the MLB Lines as Cubs manager, Joe Maddon’s arrival has sent expectations through the roof. He replaces Brad Ausmus who was fired after one season.
New York Mets
Compared to other changes this one is wild. Mickey Callaway was fired due to the Mets running out of gas in last fall’s playoff push. Carlos Beltran took over but had to resign due to his role in the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. As a result, Luis Rojas takes over.
Philadelphia Phillies
On the whole former Yankee manager, Joe Girardi is an upgrade in taking over for Gabe Kapler
Houston Astros
Above all AJ Hinch could not survive the sign-stealing scandal and was fired. Long-time major-league player and manager Dusty Baker takes over.
Boston Red Sox
In like manner to Beltran, Alex Cora had to depart because of his connections to the Astros. Former Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke takes over.