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Newspapers & Baseball Picks

Written by Jimmy Boyd

When you are thinking about the games that you will be making baseball picks on this summer, it’s important to do one thing above all else, read as much as possible. Of course we want you to read the sports handicapping articles on this site to learn how you go about finding winners, but other than that you need to read the sports sections of newspapers to get an edge with your baseball betting. The Internet has had a big impact on how we gather information about every college and pro team from around the country, from news articles being posted online to the large array of blogs specializing in every team. Now you can even listen to talk shows from different cities from across the country and find interviews from athletes and managers who want to talk strategy about upcoming games. This is almost as good as having someone inside the locker room filling you in on what’s going on. Not knowing the latest information is just one of the baseball betting mistakes people make.

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Of course, this information has also helped the sportsbooks make tighter MLB lines, so in order to keep up with the pace us as handicappers have to be willing to put in the extra time and work as well. With all of the information available now and the ease with which you can access it there really is no reason you don’t take advantage of it. Jimmy Boyd and the Locksmith Sports team personally checks sports pages from newspapers across the country, looking for little nuggets that will help give us an edge every day. Some of the keys to look for are:

Adjustments: Is a pitcher trying to add a pitch to his repertoire? If so, then he’ll probably talk about it with the local reporter. You can use this information to see why the pitcher might be having problems or why he is suddenly lights out. If a hard thrower is trying to add a split finger and he’s been getting rocked, then realize that he’ll either get it fixed or scrap it before he keeps on tossing up a loser.

Motivation: In baseball this isn’t nearly as important as in football or basketball, but some player circle certain games on the schedule. You can catch players looking ahead to games on the schedule. You will find tough stretches on the schedule when players are just aching to get back home and see their families.

Quotes: Players give away some keys to how the chemistry is in the clubhouse. If there are lots of complaints, then the clubhouse probably isn’t happy.

Team Changes: Managers will frequently let the public know when they are giving players time off, you should know if a star player will be missing from the lineup.

Injuries: In baseball there are a lot of players who have nagging injuries trying to play through it. If there is something that I see about a leg injury on a speedy player, or a wrist injury on a good hitter, then I know that the team isn’t going to be as strong as if that player was at full health.

Know what’s going on in the world of sports or else you will be making a cardinal sin and a major baseball handicapping mistake.

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