Major League Baseball’s brief work stoppage is over and spring training is underway. The MLB 2022 season is now just a few days away as first pitch takes place on April 7.
The regular season will conclude on October 5. Between the season’s first pitch and the final out of the regular season, a lot will unfold. The Los Angeles Dodgers start the season as bookies’ favorite to win the World Series.
The Atlanta Braves were not the bookies’ favorite to win the World Series in 2021, but the team surprised onlookers to win the Fall Classic. With a new CBA in place, there are some tweaks to the 2022 season that will take some getting used to. The tweaks are likely to change the way bettors look at the games.
MLB 2022 Key Dates
- April 7, 2022: Opening Day for 2022 season
- April 15, 2022: Jackie Robinson Day
- June 2, 2022: Lou Gehrig Day
- July 15-19, 2022: All-Star Week, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles
- July 18, 2022: Home Run Derby
- July 19, 2022: 92nd All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles
- Aug. 11, 2022: MLB at Field of Dreams (Cubs vs. Reds in Dyersville, Iowa)
- Aug. 21, 2022: MLB Little League Classic (Red Sox vs. Orioles in Williamsport, Penn.)
- Sept. 15, 2022: Roberto Clemente Day
- Oct. 5, 2022: Final scheduled day of the regular season
What are the betting odds to win the World Series 2022?
The LA Dodgers are the favorites to win the World Series 2022 ahead of the start of the campaign. Here is a look at the betting odds of all 30 teams.
- LA Dodgers +450
- TOR Blue Jays +800
- HOU Astros +900
- NY Yankees +1100
- NY Mets +1100
- MIL Brewers +1100
- CHI White Sox +1200
- ATL Braves +1300
- TB Rays +1400
- SD Padres +1400
- BOS Red Sox +1600
- SF Giants +2000
- STL Cardinals +2500
- PHI Phillies +2500
- LA Angels +3000
- SEA Mariners +3300
- DET Tigers +4000
- MIN Twins +4000
- CLE Guardians +6000
- CIN Reds +6600
- OAK Athletics +7500
- TEX Rangers +7500
- KC Royals +7500
- MIA Marlins +8000
- COL Rockies +10000
- CHI Cubs +10000
- WAS Nationals +12500
- ARI Diamondbacks +25000
- PIT Pirates +30000
- BAL Orioles +40000
MLB 2022 rule changes
As previously mentioned, there will be some rule changes this season that could certainly affect the way you wager money on MLB. Let’s take a look at some of the rule changes to the league.
The new season will see the National League adopt the designated hitter. For NL fans this is likely something they never wanted to see. Unfortunately, NL teams will now use the DH throughout the season.
In another change that purists of the game will hate, the playoffs have been expanded to 12 teams. This will water down the importance of the regular season, meaning teams may not push for wins in certain situations/games.
In the postseason, extra-innings won’t begin with a runner on second base.
In an attempt to prevent teams from losing purposefully or at least not trying their hardest in the second half of the campaign, a draft lottery will be implemented.
Like professional soccer and basketball, uniforms will feature advertisements. Helmets and jerseys will both have adverts on them.
MLB has restricted the number of times a player can be optioned to the minor leagues in one season.
While it won’t apply to the 2022 season, fans can be excited about the 2023 schedule will be more balanced as teams will play at least one series against every opponent in both leagues.
Things to make note of for MLB 2022 betting
Baseball America has outlined a few interesting issues/trends going into the new season. One of which is the number of innings pitched by starters continues to decline. With a shortened spring training, this trend is likely to continue.
The biggest story or event of the MLB 2022 season is bound to be something no one sees coming.
Offense could be up this season. With a short offseason for pitchers to prepare, offenses could take advantage.
According to Baseball Almanac, the number of home runs over the last 10 years has been:
- 2021: 5,929
- 2020: 2,303 (Shortened season due to COVID)
- 2019: 6,776
- 2018: 5,585
- 2017: 6,105
- 2016: 5,610
- 2015: 4,909
- 2014: 4,186
- 2013: 4,661
- 2012: 4,934
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