Mattress Mack’s $4 Million World Series Bet Means a 20% Haircut or Worse for the Rest of Us

The man known as ‘Mattress Mack’ made $4 million in bets on the Houston Astros to win the 2022 World Series. He stands to make $42 million.

John Moriello  •  17 May 2022
2021 World Series: The Last Postseason Matchup Between the Braves and Astros Featured a Historic Finish and a Roger Clemens Rarity

The final game of the 2005 NLDS between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros featured a Roger Clemens rarity and was the longest game in MLB postseason history.

Luke Norris  •  26 Oct 2021
Why Is MLB Letting Atlanta Host World Series Games After Stripping It of the All-Star Game?

Major League Baseball stripped the All-Star Game from Atlanta this summer. Now, the Braves will be hosting World Series games.

John Moriello  •  26 Oct 2021
World Series Memories: 35 Years Ago, Bill Buckner Infamously Had a Ball Slip Through His Legs, Giving the Mets New Life Against the Red Sox

Bill Buckner made headlines 35 years ago as the New York Mets rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Oct 2021
How Many MLB Teams Have Come Back From a 3-1 Deficit in the Postseason?

A look at the teams that have come back from a 3-1 series deficit in the Major League Baseball postseason.

Luke Norris  •  21 Oct 2021
The Houston Astros Are Queasy Money for Sportsbooks Because of 1 Wild Bet

Businessman Jim McIngvale, known as ‘Mattress Mack,’ stands to win $35.6 million if the Houston Astros win the World Series. He’ll need it to cover customer rebates.

John Moriello  •  10 Oct 2021
‘The Tom Brady Effect’ Is Real, and We’re Not Just Talking About His 7 Super Bowl Rings

Tom Brady played for a national champion at Michigan and has won seven Super Bowls. However, the veteran quarterback has an indirect connection to a bigger pile of titles in a variety of sports.

John Moriello  •  12 Jul 2021
Mariano Rivera Saved a Teammate’s Life by Losing the 2001 World Series

If game seven of the 2001 World Series had gone the other way, Yankees infielder Enrique Wilson would not be here today.

William Pitts  •  11 Jan 2021
Justin Turner’s Positive COVID-19 Test Just Started Sports’ Newest Conspiracy Theory

After a controversial pitching change and Justin Turner’s postive COVID-19 test, the 2020 World Series is wrapped up in a new conspiracy theory.

Joe Kozlowski  •  28 Oct 2020