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05-18-24 | Mets -126 v. Marlins | 9-10 | Loss | -126 | 17 h 55 m | Show | |
The Mets and Marlins play game two of their three game set here on Saturday. The Marlins shut out the Mets in game one, 8-0. The loss dropped the Mets to 20-24 and 11-games back of the Phillies in the NL East. The Mets have a -16 run differential. The Marlins are still in last and likely there the entire season. They improved to 14-32, 18-games back of the Phillies with a -79 run differential. Luis Severino will start today for the Mets. Severino is 2-2 in is eight starts with a 3.60 ERA and 1.222 WHIP. Severino has been very consistent since his opening day start where he gave up a season high six runs. Since then, he's allowed over three runs just one time and that was four vs the Rays. Braxton Garrett will start for the Marlins. Garrett is 0-0 in his one start with a 8.44 ERA. He allowed five runs over 5 1/3 innings vs the Phillies for a no decision. Hard to see the fish winning two in a row, I'll take the Mets here in game two. Play New York. |
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05-17-24 | Mets -113 v. Marlins | 0-8 | Loss | -113 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
The Ny Mets and Miami Marlins have game one of their three game set here on Friday. The Mets snapped a three game losing streak with a win over the Phillies on Thursday, 6-5. The Mets are 20-23 overall and in 4th in the NL East, 10-games back of the Phillies. Christian Scott will start today for the Mets. He's 0-1 in his two starts with a 2.84 ERA and 1.105 WHIP. He's also had 14 KO's and three walks over his 12 2/3 innings of work. The Marlins took two of three games from the Detroit Tigers. They only scored three runs over their last two games but held the Tigers to no runs. The Marlins are last in the NL East with a 13-32 record and are tied with the White Sox for the worst run differential in baseball with a -87. They are 18 games back of the Phillies and eight games back of fourth place NY Mets. Jesus Luzardo is 0-3 in his six starts with a 5.97 ERA and 1.326 WHIP. The Marlins give little run support to their starters and Luzardo is no exception. I'll take the Mets here on Friday. |
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05-15-24 | Pirates v. Brewers -137 | 2-10 | Win | 100 | 12 h 4 m | Show | |
The Pirates and Brewers play the final game of this three game set here on Wednesday. The Pirates took game one on Monday, 8-6 and the Brewers took game two on Tuesday, 4-3. The Brewers increased their lead in the NL Central to 1.5 games over the Cubs with the win. They also have a division best +34 run differential. The Brewers will start Robert Gasser for just the second time this season. Gassers went six strong innings in his first start vs St Louis, allowing just two hits and no runs for his first win. The Pirates dropped to 19-24 overall, 6.5-games back of the Brewers. They also have a -26 run differential and are 5-5 over their last 10 games. Martin Perez will make the start for the Bucs with a 1-2 record in his eight starts. He also has a 3.60 ERA and 1.400 WHIP. Perez has allowed seven runs over his last 10 1/3 innings as the Pirates have lost both of those starts. Brewers still the best team in the division and have a starter that had a great first start. I'll take Milwaukee here on Wednesday. |
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05-14-24 | Guardians +103 v. Rangers | 7-4 | Win | 103 | 19 h 34 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers play game two of their three game set here on Tuesday. The Guardians took game one on Monday with a 7-0 win. Cleveland has won two straight and is in first place in the AL Central, one game ahead of the Minnesota Twins. They also have a division best +49 run differential. Ben Lively will start Tuesday for the Guardians with a 1-2 record in his five starts. He has an excellent ERA of 2.63 and a 1.207 WHIP. Lively has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his five starts with the other being only three runs allowed. The Rangers have dropped their fourth game in a row after Tuesday's loss. They have scored just six total runs in this four game losing skid. The Rangers are still in 2nd place in the AL West with a 22-22 record, 2.5-games back of the Mariners. The also have a +13 run differential. Jack Leiter will make his third start of the season for the Rangers. Leiter has a 0-0 record with a lofty 12.91 ERA and 2.347 WHIP. He's allowed 11 earned runs over his 7 2/3 innings of work. I'm taking the Indians again here in game two against a suspect Rangers starter. |
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05-14-24 | Yankees v. Twins +125 | 5-1 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 9 m | Show | |
The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins play the first game of their three game set here on Tuesday. The Yankees dropped two of their three game set with the Rays over the weekend. They are percentage points behind the Orioles in the AL East race. They also have the best run differential in the AL East with a +54. Carlos Rondon will start for the Yankees with a 3-2 record in his eight starts. Rondon has a 3.14 ERA and 1.233 WHIP. He rebounded from his worst start of the season with a 6 1/3 performance against the Astros, allowing seven hits and two runs for the Win. The start before that he went just four innings vs the Orioles and allowed eight hits and six earned runs for the loss. The Twins took two of their three games from the Blue Jays in their weekend series. They have now won four of their last five and 16 of their last 19 games. Despite the big win streak, they still trail the Guardians by one game in the AL Central with a 24-16 record. They also have a +27 run differential. Chris Paddock will toe the rubber for the Twins. Paddock is 4-1 and has a 4.34 ERA. He's been very good at home with a 3-0 record in four starts and a 1.17 ERA. He's also allowed just one run over his last 11 1/3 innings of work. Two good pitchers here today but the Twins have been red-hot and they have a hot pitcher on the hill too. Play Minnesota. |
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05-14-24 | Nationals -115 v. White Sox | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 15 h 12 m | Show | |
Game one of this series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox was postponed on Monday. They will play two here on Tuesday and this is the first game of the two game set today. This early game of the Day/Night double has Trevor Williams for the Nats taking on Chris Flexon for the White Sox. Washington lost two of their three game set vs Boston over the weekend. The Nationals are in 3rd place in the NL East but a distant 8.5-games back of the Phillies. They have a -7 run differential. Williams is 4-0 in his seven starts for the Nats. He has a nifty 1.96 ERA and 1.064 WHIP. He also hasn't allowed a run over his last 10 innings of work with 11 KO's and four walks. Williams has allowed more than two runs only one time in his seven starts and that was three runs to the A's. The White Sox lost on Sunday to the Guardians, snapping a season best four game winning streak. Still, the Sox are stuck in last place, likely for the season, as they are 13.5-games of 1st place Cleveland and nine games back of fourth place Detroit. They also have the worst run differential in baseball with a -90. Chris Flexen is 2-3 for the White Sox with a 4.91 ERA and 1.364 WHIP. Even though Flexen is a quality pitcher, he's on a bad team. I'll take the Nationals with a very good starter on the hill. Play Washington. |
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05-13-24 | Rays v. Red Sox -108 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 39 m | Show |
Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox begin a four game set here on Monday. The Rays are coming off a series vs the Yankees where they lost two of the three games. The Rays are in 4th in the AL East with a 20-21 record and have a -32 run differential. Zach Eflin will start for the Rays with his 2-4 record in his eight starts. He has a 3.75 ERA and 1.125 WHIP. He's been slightly worse on the road where his is 0-3 with a 4.76 ERA. After a nice stretch, he's allowed eight earned runs over his last 18 2/3 innings of work. The Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East with a 21-19 record and are 5.5 games back of the Orioles. They also have a +33 run differential. The Sox took two of their three games with the Nationals. Kutter Crawford will start today for the Sox with a 2-1 record and 1.75 ERA in his eight starts. Crawford has been the Red Sox most consistent starter this year. He has allowed more than two runs in a start just one time and that was only three runs. I like the Red Sox here today with Crawford on the hill. Play Boston. |
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05-12-24 | Royals -127 v. Angels | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 15 h 20 m | Show | |
The Royals and Angels wrap up their four game series here on Sunday. The Royals took the first two games of the series while the Angels took Saturday night's contest. The Angels can split the four game series with a win here on Sunday. The Royals had their three game win streak snapped on Saturday. They are 24-17 and are tied with the Guardians for 1st place in the AL Central. The Royals also have a division best +53 run differential. Seth Lugo has been the Ace of this staff this year with a 5-1 record in his eight starts. Lugo also has a 1.92 ERA and 1.026 WHIP. The Royals lost his last start vs Milwaukee where Lugo gave up three runs and six hits over 6 2/3 innings. The Angels climbed out of last place in the LA West with their win on Saturday. They are 15-25 overall and now one game ahead of the Astros for the last spot in the division. Patrick Sandoval will start for the Halos on Sunday. Sandoval is 2-5 in his eight starts with a 5.08 ERA and 1.512 WHIP. I'm sticking with the Royals and their best starter this season in Lugo. Take Kansas City. |
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05-12-24 | Cardinals v. Brewers -135 | 4-3 | Loss | -135 | 13 h 22 m | Show | |
St Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers play the final game of four game set here on Sunday. The Brewers have dominated the first three games, winning by combined 23-6 margin. The Cardinals looks to salvage one game of the set here on Sunday. The Cardinals are in last in the NL Central, now 10-games back of the Brewers and have lost eight straight games and 10 of their last 11 games. They also have one of the worst run differentials in the NL with a -52. Mile Mikolas will make his 9th start here on Sunday for the Cardinals. Mikolas is 2-5 with a 6.43 ERA and 1.476 WHIP. He's coming off a game vs the Mets where he went just four innings and allowed nine hits and six runs in the loss. The Brewers have won four straight games and lead the NL Central division with a 24-15 mark. They also have the best run differential in the division with a +36. Bryse Wilson will make his fifth start of the season here today. Wilson is 0-1 with a 1.35 ERA and 0.950 WHIP. Wilson has allowed just one run over his last 12 innings of work with 12 KO's and five walks. I'm stick with the Brewers here on Sunday as they sweep the Cardinals. Play Milwaukee. |
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05-11-24 | Reds -130 v. Giants | 1-5 | Loss | -130 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants from game two of their three game set here today from the Bay Area. The Reds took game one on Friday, 4-2. That improved the Reds to 17-21, six games back of the Brewers in the AL Central. They also got back to zero in run differential. Nick Lodolo has been a break out for the Reds this year. Lodolo is 3-1 in his five starts with a nifty 2.79 ERA and 0.931 WHIP. The Reds won his first four starts before losing his last game. He is coming off his first loss to Baltimore where he gave up four runs and four hits over five innings. The Giants lost their second game in a row and seventh in their last 10 games. The Giants are 17-23 and 9-games back of the Dodgers in the NL West. They also have a -44 run differential. Mason Black will start for the Giants today. Black makes just his second start of the season. He lost his first start at Philadelphia where he went 4 1/3 innings and gave up eight hits and five runs. I'm taking the Reds with a proven starter on the hill against the Giants who have one of the worst innings gone by their starters. Don't expect Black to be in this game very long today. Play the Reds. |
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05-11-24 | Twins +136 v. Blue Jays | 8-10 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 28 m | Show | |
The Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays play Game two of their three game set here on Saturday. The Twins won game one last night, 3-2. The Win was the third in row for the Twins and pulled them to within a half game of AL Central first play Cleveland. The Twins also have a +25 run differential. Simeon Wood Richardson makes his fifth start here today. Richardson is 1-0 with a 1.74 ERA and 1.064 WHIP. He has not allowed more than two runs in any start and is coming off a game vs the Mariners where he gave up just one hit and not runs over six innings with eight KO's and one walk. The Blue Jays dropped to 17-21 and have lost six of their last 10 games. They also have a division worst -45 run differential. The Jays are in last in the AL East, 8.5 games back of the Orioles. Kevin Gausman will make his eight start of the season today. Gausman is 2-3 with a 3.78 ERA and 1.290 WHIP. The team has won his last two starts after losing four in a row. Gausman has improved but I still like the Twins here today with Richardson on the hill as a nice dog play. Play Minnesota. |
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05-10-24 | Royals -115 v. Angels | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals and LA Angels play the second game of their four game set here on Friday. The Royals cruised to an easy win in game one last night, 10-4. That increased the Royals win streak to a modest two games. The Royals improved to 23-16 overall and 1.5 games back of the first place Guardians in the AL Central. They also have a division best +52 run differential (3rd in the A.L). Alec Marsh makes his sixth start today and he's been very good this season. Marsh is 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA and 1.012 WHIP. Marsh hasn't allowed a run over his last two starts, going 10 innings with just five hits. The Angels lost their fourth game in the last six last night. They are 14-24 overall and in fourth in the AL West. They also have a division worst -40 run differential. Griffin Canning will start today for the Halos with a 1-4 overall record in his seven starts. He has a 6.69 ERA and 1.429 WHIP. Canning is coming off one of his best starts at Cleveland where he allowed just two runs and four hits over six innings but still took the loss. I like the Royals here today as they have the better team a very good pitcher on the hill. Play Kansas City. |
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05-10-24 | Diamondbacks v. Orioles -120 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
Arizona Diamondbacks and the Baltimore Orioles open a three game set here on Friday. The D'backs coming off a sweep at Cincinnati and have won four straight games. Arizona is in 3rd place in the NL West, 7.5-games back of the Dodgers. They have a +13 run differential. Brandon Pfaadt will start today for the D'backs. Pfaadt is 1-2 in his seven starts with a 4.61 ERA and 1.195 WHIP. He's coming off a loss to the Padres where he allowed five runs and 10 hits over six innings. The Orioles split their two-game set with Washington, losing Wednesday 0-3 and winning yesterday, 7-6. They have won seven of their last nine games. The O's cling to just a half game lead in the AL East over the NY Yankees. They are tied with the Yankees for the best run differential in the A.L with a +53. Cole Irvin will start today for the O's with a 3-1 record in his six starts. Irvin has a 2.86 ERA and 1.067 WHIP. The O's have won five of his six starts. Irvin has been great of late, allowing NO runs over his last three starts (20 innings) with 11 KO's and just two walks. I'm taking Irvin tonight who looks to extend his scoreless inning streak. Play Baltimore. |
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05-09-24 | Cardinals +100 v. Brewers | Top | 1-7 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 38 m | Show |
The St Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers finish their four game series here on Thursday. The Brewers have taking the first two games of the set while the third game was postponed due to rain. The teams will play the third game here today with the fourth game at a later date. The Cardinals are in last place in the NL Central, six games back of first place Milwaukee. The Cardinals also have a -35 run differential. The Brewers are tied for first place and percentage points ahead of the Cubs for the division lead. They have won four of their last 10 games and have a +19 run differential. Sonny Gray has been the one bright spot for the Cardinals this year after coming over in the off season from Minnesota. Gray is 4-1 in his five starts with a great 0.89 ERA and 0.857 WHIP. He's allowed no more than two runs in any start and one run or no runs in four of his five starts. Tobias Myers will toe the rubber for the Brewers. Myers is 0-2 in his three starts with a 6.23 ERA and 1.308 WHIP. He's allowed eight runs over his last eight innings with four walks and just seven KO's. I like Gray in this matchup, he's been great all season and the one starter the Cardinals can rely on. Play St Louis. |
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05-09-24 | Mariners +116 v. Twins | 1-11 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins complete their four game set here today. The Twins have taken two of the first three games of this series, including last night's game, 6-3. The Twins improved to 21-15 overall, 2.5-games back of first place Cleveland in the AL Central. They also have a +14 run differential. The Twins will start Pablo Lopez here on Thursday. Lopez is 3-2 in his seven starts with a 4.30 ERA and 1.035 WHIP. Lopez has been inconsistent this season, pitching well one game and then not the next. The Seattle Mariners improved to 20-17 and just one game back of first place Texas. They also have a +12 run differential. The Mariners will start Logan Gilbert tonight. Gilbert is 3-0 in his seven starts with a 1.69 ERA and 0.792 WHIP. Opening day he allowed four runs, since then he hasn't allowed more than one run except one time and that was just two runs. The team has also won four of his last five starts. Gilbert has been excellent this season and I'm sticking with him here on Thursday. Play Seattle. |
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05-08-24 | Astros v. Yankees -140 | Top | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
The Houston Astros and NY Yankees play the second of their three game set here on Wednesday. The Yankees won the opener yesterday, 10-3. The Yankees improved to 24-13 and just percentage points behind the Orioles for 1st place in the AL East. They also have a +49 point differential. The Yanks have also won four straight games and seven of their last 10. Carlos Rondon will make the start today for New York. Rondon is 2-2 in his seven starts with a 3.19 ERA and 1.255 WHIP. He's been great at home with a 1-0 record in his two home starts and a 0.00 ERA and 0.692 WHIP. The Houston Astros look to snap their three-game skid here today. The Astros have dropped back into last in the AL West with a 12-23 record and 8-games back of the Rangers. They also have a -27 run differential. Spencer Arrighetti makes his fourth start of the season and is still looking for his first win. He's 0-3 with a 8.26 ERA and 1.958 WHIP. He did have his best start of the season though in his last game, allowing two runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings of work. I'm sticking with the Yankees here on Wednesday as they are the much better team right now with the better starter. Play New York. |
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05-08-24 | Brewers v. Royals -126 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
The Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals play the final game of their three-game set here on Wednesday. The teams have split the first two games with the Brewers winning Monday and the Royals on Tuesday. The Brewers are percentage points in first place in the NL Central over the Cubs. They also have a +21 run differential. Joe Ross gets the start here today for the Brewers. Ross is 1-3 in his six starts with a 4.65 ERA and 1.548 WHIP. The team has lost three of his last four starts. The Royals have dropped six of their last 10 games and into third place in the AL Central, 2.5-games back of the Guardians. Brian Singer makes his 8th start for the Royals here today. Singer is 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA and 0.967 WHIP. Singer has allowed more than two runs in a start just one time this season. In fact, he's allowed one run or no runs in five of seven starts. I'm taking the Royals here today at home with the Ace on the hill. |
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05-08-24 | Blue Jays v. Phillies -155 | 5-3 | Loss | -155 | 3 h 29 m | Show | |
The Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies play the final game of their three-game set here today. The Phillies have taken both of the first two games, scoring 21 runs in the process. The Phillies are one if not the hottest teams in baseball and have jumped into first place in the NL East with a 26-11 record. They have won seven straight games and 11 of their last 12 games along with having a +54 run differential. Aaron Nola will toe the rubber here today for the Phillies. He's 4-1 in seven starts with a 3.53 ERA and 1.177 WHIP. Nola has been very consistent, allowing more than three runs just one time this year. The team has also won his last six starts. The Blue Jays have lost two straight and five of their last six games. They have dropped to 16-20 and last place in the AL East, 7.5-games back of the Orioles. Chris Bassitt will make his 8th start today. Bassitt is 2-5 with a 5.45 ERA and 1.679 WHIP. Bassitt has had quality starts this year but he's up against this red-hot Phillies team and Nola. I'm taking the Phillies and laying the price here today. |
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05-07-24 | Padres v. Cubs -150 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs play game two of their three game set here on Tuesday. The Padres took game one on Monday, 6-3. That brought the Padres to the .500 mark at 19-19 but still 5.5-games back of the Dodgers in the NL West. The Padres also have a +14 run differential. Randy Vasquez will toe the rubber today for San Diego. He's 0-1 in his two starts with a 5.87 ERA and 1.825 WHIP. He's allowed 11 hits and eight runs over his 7 2/3 innings of work. The Cubs dropped to 21-15 in the NL Central but are still tied with the Brewers for 1st place. The Cubs have a +15 run differential. Shota Imanaga will start for the Cubs today. Imanaga is a perfect 5-0 in his six starts with an amazing 0.78 ERA and 0.750 WHIP. He's allowed no runs in four of his starts and no more than two runs in the other two starts. Imanaga has been their Ace this year and while the price is a bit steep, I'm taking the Cubs today. |
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05-06-24 | Padres v. Cubs -106 | 6-3 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs begin a 3-game set today from Wrigley field. The Padres are coming off a 2-1 series set at Arizona, though they did lose the final game on Sunday, 4-11. The Padres are in 2nd place in the NL West with a 18-19 record, 5.5-games back of the LA Dodgers. The Padres have a +11 run differential. Yu Darvish will start today for the Padres. Darvish is 1-1 in his six starts with a 3.45 ERA and 1.151 WHIP. Darvish has allowed more than three runs in a start just one time this season. The Cubs won two of three games from the Brewers, taking the last two in the series. The Cubs are tied for 1st place in the NL Central with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs have a 21-14 record and a +18 run differential. Justin Steele will make his second start here today. His first start came back on March 28 against the Rangers where he went 4 2/3 innings and gave up three hits and one run. Steele is returning after a hamstring injury has kept him sidelined. Young Steele had an excellent season last year before missing all of April with that injury. If Steele can return to form then he will tough today. I'll take the Cubs in this one. |
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05-05-24 | Marlins v. A's -118 | Top | 12-3 | Loss | -118 | 17 h 38 m | Show |
The Oakland A's would love it if they could play the Marlins every night after their 20-4 win on Saturday. That makes two straight wins over the Marlins for the A's. In fact, the A's have won three straight and five of their last six games. Oakland has actually climbed back to the .500 mark as they sit 17-17 and just 1.5 games back of the Mariners for 1st place in the AL West. Joe Boyle will make his seventh start here on Sunday for the A's. He's 2-4 with a 6.07 ERA. However, he's pitched very well of late, allowing just three runs and four hits over his last eight innings. Furthermore, he's allowed two runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. The big news for Miami was that they dealt All-Star 2nd baseman Luis Arraez to the Padres and he promptly went 4-for-6 in his first start with San Diego. The Marlins received three prospects and a relief pitcher for the All-Star. What does that say about Miami? Guess they are forgetting this horrible season and looking to the future. The Marlins are 9-26 and 14.5 games back in the NL East. Sixto Sanchez makes his third start for the Marlins. Sanchez is 0-0 with a 10.79 ERA. He's allowed 12 hits and eight runs in his 6 2/3 innings of work. Have to stick with the A's here on Sunday as the Marlins look to be a team that doesn't care about this season. Play Oakland. |
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05-04-24 | Angels v. Guardians -138 | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 19 h 47 m | Show | |
The LA Angels and Cleveland Guardians opened their three-game series last night and the Halos took that game one, 6-0. The Angels have lost seven of their last 10 games and are still in last in the AL West, five games back of the Mariners. They also are tied for the worst run differential in the division with a -32. Ben Lively will make his fourth start for the Guardians. Lively is 0-1 thus far with a nice 2.30 ERA and 0.958 WHIP. He's only allowed two runs over over his 11 innings of work with 12 KO's and just two walks. The Angels snapped a two game losing skid with that win last night. In addition they have lost 11 of their last 14 games. Reid Detmers will start for the Halos today. He's 3-2 in his six starts with a 3.12 ERA and 1.154 WHIP. He's not been very sharp of late, allowing nine runs and 15 hits over his last 12 innings. I don't expect the Guardians to lose two in a row to this very poor Angels team. Play Cleveland. |
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05-02-24 | Giants v. Red Sox -109 | 3-1 | Loss | -109 | 4 h 51 m | Show | |
The San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox conclude their three-game series today from Fenway Park. The Red Sox look to sweep the series after holding the Giants to just two total runs over the first two games. The Sox have now won four straight games and have improved to 18-13 and third place in the AL West, just 1.5-games back of the Orioles. They also have a AL East best +41 run differential. Josh Winckowski will make his third start here today. He's 0-0 but has pitched very well with a 1.42 ERA and 0.948 WHIP. He likely won't go many innings as he's only gone 3 and 3 1/3 in each of his two starts. Still, he's allowed just six hits and one run during that time. This game likely turns over to the Red Sox bullpen early today. How have they been? Very good with a 3.43 ERA and over their last seven games a 1.95 ERA. The San Francisco Giants dropped to 14-17 and third in the NL West, 5-games back of the Dodgers. They also have a -25 run differential. The Giants will start Kyle Harrison here today. Harrison is 2-1 in his six starts with a 4.09 ERA and 1.242 WHIP. Harrison has been very consistent this year, allowing three runs or fewer in five of his starts. I'm sticking with the Red Sox though as they look for the sweep. Play Boston. |
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05-01-24 | Royals +120 v. Blue Jays | Top | 6-1 | Win | 120 | 6 h 43 m | Show |
The Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays play the final game of their three game set here on Wednesday. The teams have split the first two games with the Jays winning on Monday and the Royals winning yesterday, 4-1. The win improved the Royals to 18-13 on the season and a +45 run differential. They still trail first place Cleveland by 2-games. Seth Lugo will toe the rubber for the Royals today. Lugo has been great this season with a 4-1 record in six starts and a 1.66 ERA and 1.105 WHIP. He's coming off an excellent start at Detroit where he allowed just three hits and no runs over seven innings for the win. The Blue Jays dropped below the .500 mark with their loss to 15-16. They also have a -26 run differential. They are in 4th in the AL East, five back of the Orioles. The Jays are now 2-6 their last eight games. Chris Bassitt will toe the rubber for the Jays today. Bassitt is 2-4 in his six starts with a 5.64 ERA and 1.846 WHIP. He's coming off a bad start vs the Dodgers where he allowed nine hits and seven runs over just 2 2/3 innings of work. That included a monster home run by Shohei Ohtani, his hardest hit of the season thus far. I like the way Lugo has pitched and I'll take him and the Royals here in this rubber game. Play Kansas City. |
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04-30-24 | Braves -117 v. Mariners | 2-3 | Loss | -117 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners play game two of their three-game set here on Tuesday. The Mariners took game one on Monday, 2-1. The Braves are now 11-3 over their last 14 games. They are 19-8 and in 1st place in the NL East by 1.5-games over the Phillies. The Braves also have a division best +46 run differential. The Braves start Reynaldo Lopez here today who is 2-0 in his four starts with a great 0.72 ERA and 0.880 WHIP. He's only allowed two total runs all season to go with 14 hits over his 25 innings of work. In addition, he has 24 KO's and eight walks. The Mariners have taken over 1st place in the AL West with their 16-13 record and thanks in part to a 7-3 run. They have a +11 run differential. The AL West is a weak division as only the Rangers and M's are above the .500 mark. Seattle will start Luis Castillo who is 2-4 in his six games with a 4.15 ERA and 1.298 WHIP. Castillo has won two straight games, allowing two runs and six hits over his last 13 innings. I'm still sticking with the Braves today with an almost perfect Lopez on the hill. Play Atlanta. |
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04-30-24 | Twins -160 v. White Sox | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
The Twins and White Sox play game two of their three game set today from Chicago. The Twins have been red hot, not only taking yesterday's game 3-2, but now running their win streak to eight games. They have improved to 15-13 in the AL Central, but still trail the Guardians by four games. They have also improved to a +9 run differential. Simeon Wood Richardson will make his third start tonight. He's 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 1.000 WHIP. He's allowed three total runs over his 11 innings of work with 11 KO's and just two walks. The White Sox are tied for the fewest wins in baseball with just a 6-23 record. They also have a horrible -78 run differential. Mike Soroka will try and get his first win of the season tonight after six previous tries. He has a 6.83 ERA and 1.689 WHIP. Though he is coming off one of his best starts where he allowed two runs and four hits to these twins in a no decision on the 25th. He'll try again here tonight but I don't expect him to get much run support. Take the Twins even though the price is a bit high. |
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04-29-24 | Phillies -132 v. Angels | 5-6 | Loss | -132 | 12 h 38 m | Show | |
The Philadelphia Phillies travel to Anaheim to begin their three game set here on Monday with the LA Angels. The Phils are coming off a 3-game sweep of the Padres. They have won 11 of their last 13 games to climb to within just 1.5 games of the division leading Atlanta Braves. They also have a +25 run differential. Cristopher Sanchez will get his sixth start today for the Phillies. He's 1-3 on the season, but has a nice 2.59 ERA and 1.439 WHIP. He's also allowed just two earned runs over his last three starts (15 innings). Despite those three runs, he's taken two losses. The Angles were swept by the Twins over the weekend, losing all three by a 13-32 margin. That makes them 1-9 over their last 10 games. They are 10-18 on the season and in fourth in the AL West with a -36 run differential. Griffin Canning will toe the rubber today for the Angels. He's 1-3 on the season with a 7.50 ERA and 1.542 WHIP. While both these starters have losing records, Sanchez has pitched very well with some bad luck. I'll take the red-hot Phillies here on Monday. |
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04-29-24 | Twins -159 v. White Sox | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
The Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox begin a three-game series here on Monday. The Twins are coming off a three game sweep of the Angels in which they outscored LA 32-13 in the process. The Twins improved to 14-13 and shaved a game off of AL Central leader Cleveland's lead to just 4.5-games. The Wins are red-hot having won seven straight games. They also have a +8 run differential on the season. They will send Joe Ryan to the hill today. Ryan is 1-1 in his five starts with a 3.77 ERA and 1.012 WHIP. Ryan coming off a win over these White Sox where he went six innings and allowed four hits and three runs while striking out eight and walking one. The White Sox snapped a seven game losing streak by sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend. Still, the Sox are the worst team in the division and 2nd worst in baseball with a 6-22 record. They also have a horrid -77 run differential. They will start Garrett Crochet tonight with a 1-4 record in his six starts and a 6.37 ERA and 1.180 WHIP. He's allowed 17 runs over his last 11 2/3 innings. He also receives little to no run support, evidenced by the three total runs the White Sox have scored in his last three starts. I'll lay the price on the road with the Twins here tonight. Play Minnesota. |
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04-29-24 | Nationals +123 v. Marlins | 7-2 | Win | 123 | 7 h 8 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins conclude their four game set here on Monday. It's been all Washington thus far with a 3-0 series lead. They have scored 26 runs in the process to just 14 by Miami. These teams won't be in the postseason but they are rebuilding and the Nats look to have the more talent and pitching. The Nationals are in fourth in the NL East and have a -10 run differential. The Marlins are in last in the division and have a -59 run differential. Jake Irvin will start for the Nats here on Monday. He's 1-2 in his five starts with a 4.55 ERA and 1.301 WHIP. Irvin had two excellent starts in a row and one of those he held the hard hitting Dodgers lineup to just four hits and no runs over six innings to get the win. But the Dodgers came back in his last start and got him for 12 hits and six runs over 4 2/3 innings for the loss. The Marlins will start Trevor Rogers today who is 0-3 in his five starts. He has a 4.10 ERA and 1.519 WHIP. To say run support is lacking in his starts would be an understatement. After his first start where the Marlins scored seven runs, he has since received 1,1,1 and zero runs of support. You won't win any games no matter how good you are with those kind of numbers. Sorry Marlins, I have to back the Nationals once again here today. Play Washington. |
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04-28-24 | Cubs +125 v. Red Sox | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 32 m | Show | |
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs conclude their three game series here in Boston on Sunday. The Chicago took game one on Friday, 7-1, and the Red Sox won game two on Saturday, 17-0. The win improved the Red Sox to 15-13 and three games back of the leaders in the AL East. They also have a nice +32 run differential. The Cubs dropped to 17-10 and a half game back of the Brewers in the AL Central. They have a +15 run differential. Cubs could go either way on Sunday with their starter. First it could be Hayden Wesneski. The 6-foot-3 righty has pitched in only two games and has a 0.00 ERA with a 0.16 WHIP. The other option is Jordan Wicks who is 1-2 with a 4.70 ERA and 1.522. He's been good since his first start, allowing two runs or fewer in each of his last three of four starts. The Red Sox will send Tanner Houck to the hill. He's 3-2 in his five starts with a 1.65 ERA and 0.079 WHIP. He's coming off a six inning performance vs the Guardians where he allowed five hits and two runs. I usually like to go against a team that scores double digits the game before. And with a 17-0 win on Saturday, that will put me on the Cubs no matter who they start. Play Chicago. |
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04-28-24 | Diamondbacks v. Mariners -126 | 3-2 | Loss | -126 | 15 h 32 m | Show | |
Arizona and Seattle conclude their three-game set here on Sunday. The Mariners took game one on Friday, 6-1, and the game on Saturday, 3-1. The Mariners look for the sweep here on Sunday. The Mariners are 15-12 and lead the AL West by 1.5 games over the Rangers. They have also won eight of their last 10 games and have a +11 run differential. Logan Gilbert will start for the M's with a 2-0 record in his five starts. He has a 1.87 ERA and 0.802 WHIP. He's pitched great all season, allowing one run or no runs in four of his five starts. Arizona will start Brandon Pfaadt who is 1-1 in his five starts. He has a 4.97 ERA and 1.172 WHIP. He's also coming off a 5 1/3 innings vs the Cardinals where he allowed just two hits and two runs. I'll be on the Mariners today with Gilbert who has been great all season. Play Seattle. |
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04-27-24 | Yankees -113 v. Brewers | 15-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 26 m | Show | |
The NY Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers play game two of their three game set here on Saturday. The Brewers took game one on Friday, 7-6 in 11 innings. Joey Ortiz drove in four runs including the game winner in the bottom of the 11th for the Brewers. The loss coupled with a Baltimore loss kept the two teams tied in the AL East for first place. The Yankees also have a +21 run differential this season. Carlos Rondon will toe the rubber for the Yankees here on Saturday. Rondon is 1-1 in his five starts with a 2.03 ERA and 1.313 WHIP. He's coming off a no decision vs the A's where he went seven innings and allowed just one hit and no runs. The win by the Brewers kept them in 1st in the NL Central, a half game ahead of the Chicago Cubs. They also have a division best +36 run differential. The Brewers will start Joe Ross today. Ross is 1-2 in his four starts with a 4.05 ERA and 1.550 WHIP. Ross rebounded from his poor outing vs the Padres where he gave up nine hits and seven runs over 4. 2/3 innings. He came back at Pittsburgh and while he suffered the loss he did go 5 1/3 innings and allowed just one earned run. Ross has not received the best support as his defense has allowed at least one unearned run behind him in his last three starts. I'm going to take the Yankees to even this series at 1-1 here on Saturday. |
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04-27-24 | Nationals +121 v. Marlins | 11-4 | Win | 121 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals snapped a three game losing streak with a win on Friday over the Marlins, 3-1. The Nats improved to 11-14 and fourth in the NL East, 7.5-games back of the Braves. They also have a -20 run differential. Mitchell Parker looks to continue his excellent season for Washington as he takes to the hill. Parker is 2-0 in his two starts with a 1.50 ERA and 0.583 WHIP. He's coming off an excellent start and win over over the Astros where he allowed three hits and no runs over seven innings. In addition, Parker has 12 KO's on the season with NO walks. Meanwhile, Miami lost its fourth game in a row and seventh in their last 10 games. The Marlins have a MLB worst six wins this season to go with their 21 losses. They also have a -49 run differential. Edward Cabrera will make his third start of the season today. He's 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA and 1.455 WHIP. Cabrera has pitched well and has one of the team's six wins this season. I'm sticking with Washington here on Saturday. |
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04-26-24 | Nationals +141 v. Marlins | 3-1 | Win | 141 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins begin their four game set here tonight. The Nats are coming off a three-game loss to the Dodgers at home where they were outscored 4-17 by LA. The Nationals dropped to 10-14 in the NL East but are five games ahead of last place Miami. They have a -22 run differential. Trevor Williams will start here today for the Nats with a 2-0 record in his four starts. He also has a nice 2.91 ERA and 0.970 WHIP. Williams coming off a no decision against the Astros where he went six innings and gave up just three hits and one run. Miami was swept by the Braves in their three game series, scoring just three total runs in the process and allowing 12 runs. The last place Marlins are 12.5 games back of division leading Atlanta and have a division worse -47 run differential. Only the Rockies have a worse run differential. Jesus Luzardo is 0-2 in his five starts with a 6.58 ERA and 1.423 ERA. The team is 0-3 in his home starts with a 5.87 ERA. Somehow the Marlins are around a 1.60 favorite here today. They are the worst team in the division and have a worse pitcher starting. Ok, I'll bite, give me the Nationals. |
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04-26-24 | Cardinals v. Mets -125 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -125 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
The St Louis Cardinals and NY Mets play game one of their three-game set here on Friday. The Cardinals are coming off a series vs the D'backs where they won two of three games. Still, they are slumping having lost five of their last seven games. The Cardinals are 11-14 and in last place in the NL Central, 5.5-games back of the Brewers. They also have the worst run differential in the division with a -26 number. They will send Miles Mikolas to the hill today. Mikolas has not been very good, posting a 1-3 mark in five starts and a 6.49 ERA. He's allowed 10 runs over his last 9 2/3 innings of work. The Mets salvaged the final game of a three game set at San Francisco with a 8-2 win on Wednesday. The Mets are 13-11 and in third place in the NL East, 4.5-games back of the Braves. They also have a +10 run differential. Jose Butto will toe the rubber for the Mets on Friday. Butto has no record after three starts. However, he's been very good with a 1.65 ERA and 1.041 WHIP. He has not allowed more than three runs in any of his starts. Moreover, he's allowed just two total runs over his last 10 1/3 innings of work with 15 KO's and six walks. Good price on the Mets at home here today. I'll take New York in this one. |
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04-25-24 | Astros v. Cubs +115 | 1-3 | Win | 115 | 13 h 17 m | Show | |
The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs conclude their three-game series here on Thursday. The Cubs have taken the first two games of the series, winning Tuesday 7-2 and then last night, 4-3. The Cubs have won seven of their last 10 games and climbed to just a half game back of first place Milwaukee. The Cubs are 15-9 and have a +27 run differential. The Astros have struggled since the season started. They have lost seven of the last 10 and are stuck in last in the AL West, six-games back of the Rangers. They also have a -34 run differential. Justin Verlander will make just his second start of the season here today. Verlander is 1-0 with a 3.00 and 0.667 WHIP. He pitched six innings for the win against Washington, allowing four hits and two runs. The Cubs will send Javier Assad to the hill. Assad is 2-0 in his four starts with a 2.11 ERA and 1.031 WHIP. He has two home starts and is 1-0 with a 0.84 ERA. Assad has been very good in all four starts, not allowing more than two runs in any one start. Houston a small favorite here today and even though they have Verlander on the hill, I'm taking the Cubs who have been much better and have an equally if not better starter going today. Play Chicago. |
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04-25-24 | Brewers -119 v. Pirates | 7-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 45 m | Show | |
The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates conclude their four game set here today early on Thursday. The Pirates have taken two of the first three games of this series winning, 4-2, 2-1 and losing last night to the Brewers, 3-2. The Brewers lead the NL Central with a 15-8 record, just a half game ahead of the Cubs. They also have a +33 run differential. The Pirates dropped their seventh game of the last 10 with the loss. They also dropped to 13-12 overall, good for fourth in the NL Central with a -1 Run differential. The Brewers will start Freddy Peralta with a 2-0 record in his four starts. He has a very good 1.90 ERA and 0.760 WHIP. He's also allowed one total run over his last two starts (12 innings) with 18 KO's and just two walks. The Pirates will start Mitch Keller. Keller is 2-2 with a 4.80 ERA and 1.467 WHIP. He's coming off a loss to the Red Sox where he went six inning and allowed five hits and four runs. The Bucs have been struggling after that fast start to the season. I'll take the first place Brewers here on Thursday. |
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04-24-24 | Astros v. Cubs -109 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show | |
The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs play game two of their three game series here on Wednesday. The Cubs took the opener on Tuesday, 7-2. The Astros continue to sputter in 2024 as they have not only lost three straight and seven of their last 10 games, but also are in last place in the AL West with a 7-17 record. In addition, they have a -33 run differential thus far. The Chicago Cubs have won seven of their last 10 games and have a +23 run differential to go with their 14-9 record. The Cubs are just a half game back in the NL Central behind the Milwaukee Brewers. The Astros will send Spencer Arrighetti to the hill today. He's 0-2 in his two starts with a 11.57 ERA and 2.286 WHIP. He's allowed 11 hits and nine runs over his seven innings of work. He also has five walks to just eight KO's. Jameson Taillon will toe the rubber for the Cubs. Taillon is 1-0 in his only start with a 1.80 ERA and 0.600 WHIP. He got the win vs the Marlins, going five innings and allowing just three hits and one run. A bit surprised the Cubs such a small favorite here tonight. The oddsmakers still giving lots of props to what the Astros could be and not are at this point. Take the Cubs. |
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04-24-24 | Mets +116 v. Giants | 8-2 | Win | 116 | 5 h 56 m | Show | |
The NY Mets and San Francisco Giants conclude their 3-game series here on Wednesday. The Giants look for the sweep after holding the Mets to just three total runs in the previous two games. The Giants can get back to the .500 mark with another win here early on Wednesday. The Giants are 12-13 overall and two-games back of the Dodgers in the NL West. The Giants also have a -14 run differential. The Mets dropped to 12-11 with the loss and are 6-4 over their last 10 games. They have lost three straight and have an overall +4 run differential. The Mets will start Sean Manaea here today with his 1-1 record after four starts. He also has a 4.12 ERA and 1.373 WHIP. Other than one bad start where he allowed six runs over 3 2/3 innings to the Royals, Manaea has been very good allowing just three earned runs over his other three starts. Blake Snell came over from the Padres in the offseason but has yet to perform up to his standards of previous seasons. Snell is 0-3 in his three starts with a huge 11.57 ERA and 1.971 WHIP. He hasn't made it out of the fifth inning yet and has allowed 15 runs over just 11 2/3 innings. I'm taking the Mets to take game three and avoid the sweep. Play New York. |
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04-24-24 | Diamondbacks +103 v. Cardinals | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 26 m | Show | |
The Arizona Diamondbacks and St Louis Cardinals conclude their 3-game set here today. The D'backs look to take the series as the two teams have split the first two games with the D'backs clubbing the Cards last night, 14-1 and losing on Monday, 3-5. Arizona can get back to .500 with a win today. They are 12-13 and two games back of the Dodgers in the NL West. The D'backs do have the best run differential in the NL West at +39 as they can score runs in bunches. The Cardinals looking for something as they have lost seven of their last 10 games and are stuck in last in the NL Central with a 10-14 record. They trail first place Milwaukee by five-games. The D'backs will send Jordan Montgomery to the hill today. Montgomery is 1-0 in his only start. He went six innings at San Francisco and allowed just four hits and one run for the Win in a 17-1 blasting by the Padres. The Cardinals will send Kyle Gibson to the hill for the fifth time. Gibson is 1-2 with a 5.04 ERA and 1.200 WHIP. Gibson has started two games at home and is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA. I'm sticking with the hard hitting D'backs in this one as I look for Montgomery to put up another great effort. Play Arizona. |
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04-23-24 | Orioles -149 v. Angels | 4-7 | Loss | -149 | 13 h 6 m | Show | |
The Baltimore Orioles and LA Angels play game two of their three game set here on Tuesday night. Thee Orioles look to extend their win streak to four games after beating the Halos on Monday, 4-2. Baltimore is 14-7 and in 2nd place in the AL East, just a half game back of the Yankees. They also have the best run differential in the division at +29. Meanwhile, the Angels dropped their fifth game in a row with the loss. They have scored more than two runs just one time during this five game losing streak. LA is 9-13 overall and third in the AL West, 2.5-games back of the Rangers. Good thing for the Angels is that the West is the weakest division thus far in the A.L. The Angels will turn to much maligned Griffin Canning today. Canning is 0-3 in his four starts with a 8.05 ERA and 1.579 WHIP. The O's will send Grayson Rodriguez to the hill. Rodriguez is 3-0 in his four starts with a 2.63 ERA and 1.167 WHIP. Even having to lay a bit of a price on the road here tonight, I'll take the Orioles with a much better starter on the hill and the momentum. Play Baltimore. |
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04-23-24 | A's +185 v. Yankees | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
The Oakland A's and New York Yankees play game two of their four game set here tonight. The A's shocked the Yankees in game one as a +2.20 dog with the 2-0 win, shutting out the Bronx Bombers. The A's improved to 8-14 and fourth place in the AL West, just 3.5 games back of first place Texas. They do have the worst run differential in the division at -37. The Yankees still lead the AL East by a half game over the Orioles as they dropped to 15-7 overall and a +21 run differential. Zack Gelof broke open the 0-0 tie in the top of the 9th inning with a 2-run home run off Victor Gonzalez. That broke a 8-game losing streak by the A's. The A's send their Ace Paul Blackburn to the hill tonight. Blackburn is 2-0 in his four starts with a 1.08 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. He has only one start on the road, but that was a six inning, three hit shutout at Detroit as he got his first win of the season. In fact, the three runs he allowed to the Cardinals in his last start were his only earned runs allowed thus far on the season. The Yankees will send Marcus Stroman to the hill. Stroman is 1-1 in his four starts with a 2.42 ERA and 1.164 WHIP. Both these pitchers are excellent, but Blackburn has been amazing and an early Cy Young candidate. Plus we get a huge dog price on the A's today. Yes, they are a live dog because of Blackburn and for me, that's a shot I will take. Play Oakland. |
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04-21-24 | Marlins +115 v. Cubs | 6-3 | Win | 115 | 13 h 23 m | Show | |
The Miami Marlins have struggled thus far in 2024 with a 5-17 record and last place in the NL East. They also have a -41 run differential. The Chicago Cubs are 13-8 overall and in 2nd place in the NL Central with a +21 run differential. The Marlins and Cubs have split the first two games of this three game set. The Cubs winning on Friday, 3-1 and the Marlins and Saturday, 3-2. The Marlins will send Edward Cabrera to the hill on Sunday. Cabrera is 0-0 and only has one start where he went six innings vs the Giants and allowed five hits and one run. He also struck out 10 batters and walked only one. The Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks to the hill. Hendricks has struggled this year as he is 0-2 in his four starts with a 12.71 ERA and 2.235 WHIP. He's coming off a no decision at Arizona where he went 4 1/3 innings, allowed five hit and seven runs. It might be a lot to ask the Marlins to win a series, but I'm taking them here on Sunday as a small dog. |
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04-21-24 | Orioles v. Royals -110 | 5-0 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 35 m | Show | |
American League clash here on Sunday has the Baltimore Orioles taking on the surprising Kansas City Royals. The teams play the rubber game of their three-game set here today. The Royals took game one on Friday, 9-4 and then the Orioles took game two on Saturday, 9-7. The O's are 13-7 and in 2nd place in the AL East with a +24 run differential. The Royals are 13-8 and in 2nd place in the AL Central with a +43 run differential. Baltimore looks to win its sixth game in the last seven today and they will turn to Cole Irvin to do that. Irvin is 0-1 in is three starts with a 6.75 ERA and 1.704 WHIP. In his one road start Irvin went just five innings vs the Red Sox and gave up seven hits and five runs. The Royals continue to be the surprise team in the MLB. They will send Seth Lugo to the hill today. Lugo has been the Ace of this team thus far with a 3-0 record in four starts. His ERA is a blistering 1.05 and a WHIP of 1.052. He's coming off a shutout of the White Sox where he went seven inning and allowed just four hits and no runs. I like the Royals here today with Lugo on the hill. Play Kansas City. |
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04-21-24 | Rays +115 v. Yankees | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 39 m | Show | |
The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees play the rubber match of their three game series here on Sunday. The Yankees won on Friday, 5-3 and the Rays took the second game on Saturday, 2-0 in 10 innings. The Yankees dropped to 14-7 and remained in 1st in the AL East by just a half game over the Orioles. The Yankees also have a +20 run differential. The Rays improved to 12-10 and trail the Yankees by 2.5-games. They have a -10 run differential. Aaron Civale will toe the rubber for the Rays today. Civale is 2-1 in his four starts with a 2.74 ERA and 0.913 WHIP. Civale has been very consistent with three quality starts. He's allowed three runs or fewer in all four starts and has 26 KO's to just four walks. The Yankees will turn to Luis Gil. Gil is 0-1 in his three starts with a 3.86 ERA and 1.429 WHIP. Gil has been good, allowing three runs or fewer in each of his three starts. His problem is control. Gil allowed seven walks over just five inning his last start at Toronto. Overall, he has 14 walks and 20 KO's in his 14 innings of work. I'm sticking with the Rays here on Sunday as Gil continues to have control issues. |
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04-20-24 | Diamondbacks -120 v. Giants | 3-7 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants play the second of their four game set here on Saturday. The teams have split the first two games with the Giants winning game on 5-0 and the D'backs busting out on Friday for a 17-1 thrashing of the Giants. This NL West clash could get ugly today if the Giants look maybe for some payback. We'll see. But the D'backs are 10-11 on the season and 1.5 games back of the Dodgers while the Giants are 9-12 and 2.5 games back. The D'backs pumped up their run differential with that Friday outburst, now at +30. The Giants meanwhile dropped to -23. Zac Gallen looks to improve to 4-0 today as he takes to the hill. Gallen has a nifty 1.64 ERA and 1.136 WHIP in his four starts. He is coming off a six inning performance vs the Cardinals where he allowed no Runs and four hits to go with two walks and seven KO's. The Giants will counter with Kyle Harrison today. Harrison is 2-1 in four starts with a 4.70 ERA and 1.261 WHIP. Harrison has been consistent, not allowing more than four runs in any starts. He's coming off a win at the Miami Marlins, where he allowed eight hits and three runs. I don't expect another offensive outburst today, but I'm sticking with the Diamondbacks and Gallen on the hill. Play Arizona. |
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04-20-24 | Red Sox +106 v. Pirates | 4-2 | Win | 106 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates play game two of their three game set here on Saturday. The Red Sox cruised to the win on Friday, 8-1. The Red Sox are still in last place in the AL East, but they are 11-10 with a +11 run differential. The AL East looks once again to be the best overall division in baseball with all five teams above the .500 mark. The Pittsburgh Pirates have cooled off after they started the season hot. They have lost seven of their last 10 games to be 11-9 overall and in third place in the NL Central. They have lost four games in a row and have a +4 run differential. The Bucs offense has gone South in recent games as they have scored only one run in each of their last three games while giving up 20 runs. They will turn to Mitch Keller here today. Keller is 2-1 in his four starts with a 4.50 ERA. Keller has allowed just two runs in each of his last two starts after 10 in his first two starts. The Red Sox will start Kutter Crawford today. Crawford doesn't have a record in his four starts but he's been great. Crawford is 0-0 with a 0.42 ERA and 0.797 WHIP. He's allowed NO runs over his last two starts (10 2/3 innings) with just four total his, four walks and 12 KO's. In fact, he's allowed just two total runs over his 21 2/3 innings of work this year. I'm taking Crawford and the Red Sox here on Saturday. |
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04-20-24 | Rays v. Yankees -129 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -129 | 3 h 32 m | Show |
AL East matchup here today has the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Yankees in New York. The teams opened their three game set on Friday with the Yankees taking that game, 5-3. The Yankees are in 1st place in the AL East with a 14-6 record and +22 run differential. The Tampa Bay Rays are 11-10 and in 4th place in the division and have a -19 run differential. The Rays have alternated wins and losses over their last eight games. Zach Eflin will try and break that streak here today. Eflin is 1-2 in his four starts with a 4.63 ERA and 1.200 WHIP. He's only had one start on the road and that wasn't good as he went five innings vs the Angels and gave up nine hits and five runs in the loss. The Yankees bounced back from their three-game losing streak with two wins in a row. They will send Nestor Cortes to the hill today. Cortes is 1-1 in his four starts with a 4.50 ERA and 1.136 WHIP. He did well in his lone home start vs the Marlins, going eight innings and allowing just two hits and no runs. I'm sticking with the 1st place Yankees here on Saturday. |
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04-19-24 | Brewers -111 v. Cardinals | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
NL Central clash here today has what I like to refer to as the "Penthouse vs the Outhouse" matchup. Or the 1st place Milwaukee Brewers vs the last place St Louis Cardinals. The Brewers are 11-6 on the season with a +25 run differential while the Redbirds are just 9-10 with a -9 run differential. Milwaukee lost two of three games to the Padres in their recent set as they begin this three game series today. Freddy Peralta will get the start with a 2-0 record in his three starts. He also has a nifty 2.55 ERA and 0.679 ERA. He's allowed only 10 total his in his 17 2/3 innings with five runs, 25 KO's and just two walks. The Cardinals coming off their series at Oakland where they took two of three games from the A's. Kyle Gibson will toe the rubber for the Cards. Gibson is 1-2 in his three starts with a lofty 6.16 ERA and 1.211 WHIP. He's allowed 11 runs over his last 12 innings and has six walks to go with just 11 KO's. I'm taking the Brewers with a very solid Peralta on the hill. Play Milwaukee. |
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04-19-24 | Red Sox +100 v. Pirates | 8-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
Interleague action here on Friday has the Boston Red Sox playing at the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Red Sox are last in the AL East with a 10-10 record and +4 run differential. The Sox coming off a four-game set at home vs Cleveland where they lost three of the four games with the Guardians. Brayan Bello will make his fifth start of the season for the Red Sox. Bello is 2-1 with a 3.92 ERA and 1.210 WHIP. Bello has pitched well in all four starts but hasn't gone past 5 1/3 innings in any of those outings. The bullpen has been ok with a 4.30 ERA. The Pittsburgh Pirates are 11-8 on the season and in third place in the NL Central, one game back of leader Milwaukee. They also have a +11 run differential. The Pirates will start Quinn Priester tonight. Priester makes his first appearance of this season after a 3-3 mark and 7.74 ERA last year. This will be his first big league start for Priester after being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to take the spot of Marco Gonzales. Priester was 3-0 in the preseason with a 5.87 ERA and made a bid for the opening day roster spot. He was 1-1 in the minors this year with a 3.95 ERA and holding batters to a .226 batting average. While Priester might be a good future MLB'er tonight I'm sticking with the Red Sox and Bello. Priester just hasn't shown enough success at this level for me. Play Boston. |
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04-16-24 | Braves -108 v. Astros | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros continue their three-game set here tonight with game two. The Braves took the opener on Monday, 6-1. That made two straight wins for the Braves who are in 1st place in the NL East with a 10-5 overall record and +24 run differential. The Braves also have an excellent road record at 6-3. Reynaldo Lopez will start his third game of the season tonight. Lopez is 1-0 with a 0.75 ERA and 1.000 WHIP in his first two games. He's allowed just seven hits and one run over his 12 innings of work. The Astros have struggled out of the gate to a 6-12 record and -18 run differential. They are also in last in the AL West. The Astros had their two game win streak snapped last night by the Braves. Otherwise, they have lost five of their last seven games. Hunter Brown makes his fourth start tonight for Houston. Brown is 0-2 with a lofty 16.43 ERA and 3.911 WHIP. Brown started the season ok, going four innings and allowing four hits and no earned runs to the Yankees. However, his last two starts he's gong just 3 2/3 innings, allowed 19 hits and 14 earned runs. Have to take the Braves here tonight against Browns and a struggling Astros club. |
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04-15-24 | Padres v. Brewers +100 | 7-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
The Milwaukee Brewers are tied for 1st place in the NL Central with a 10-4 record. They have a +31 run differential. The San Diego Padres just took two of three games from the Dodgers and are 9-9 overall with a +6 run differential. The Padres have a potent lineup with many big hitters. However, their starting pitching leaves something to desire. Case in point is today's starter, Joe Musgrove. Musgrove is 1-2 in his four starts with a 6.87 ERA and 1.745 WHIP. He's coming off a game vs the Cubs where he allowed five hits and four runs over four innings of work for the loss. The Brewers have won four of their last five games. They will start Joe Ross here today. He's 1-0 in his two starts with a 1.80 ERA and 1.300 WHIP. Ross has allowed just seven hits and three runs over his 10 innings of work. Brewers are a small home dog and they have the much better starter on the hill. I'll take Milwaukee today. |
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04-15-24 | Pirates +113 v. Mets | 3-6 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the surprise teams thus far to the MLB season. The Pirates are tied for 1st in the NL Central with a 11-5 record and +24 run differential. The New York Mets can get back to the .500 mark today with a win. The Mets are 7-8 and in third place in the AL East. They also have a +1 run differential. The Pirates will send Martin Perez to the hill. Perez is 1-0 in his three starts with a 1.89 ERA and 1.211 WHIP. He's also allowed just 18 hits and four runs over his 19 innings of work. The Mets will send Adrian Houser to the hill today. Houser is 0-1 in his two starts with a 5.40 ERA and 1.600 WHIP. He's allowed 11 hits and six runs over his 10 innings of work. But what is also of concern with Houser is that he's allowed more walks (5) than KO's (4). I'm taking Pittsburgh here today with the better starter on the hill. |
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04-15-24 | Guardians v. Red Sox -138 | 6-0 | Loss | -138 | 1 h 5 m | Show | |
Early start here on Monday has the Cleveland Guardians taking on the Red Sox from Boston. The Red Sox are 9-7 and tied for third in the touch AL East. Every team in the East division has at least a .500 record. The Sox have a +12 run differential. Cleveland is first in the AL Central with a 10-5 record and +29 run differential. Cleveland is coming off a set at the Yankees where they lost two of their three games. They did salvage the final game on Sunday, 8-7. Today they send Xzavion Curry to the hill. Curry makes his first appearance this year. He was in the bullpen last year with a 4.07 ERA and .135 WHIP. The Sox come into this game winning two games in a row and taking two of three from their set with the Angels. Kutter Crawford will start for Boston with a 0-0 record in his three starts. He's been very good though, posting a 0.57 ERA and 0.957 WHIP. Crawford has allowed just seven total hits and one run over his 15 2/3 innings of work. I'm sticking with the Red Sox here today with a very good Crawford on the hill. Play Boston. |
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04-14-24 | Cubs +127 v. Mariners | 3-2 | Win | 127 | 5 h 16 m | Show | |
A Interconference clash here today has the Chicago Cubs making the trip to the Northwest to face the Seattle Mariners. The Cubs are 8-6 on the season and tied for third in the NL Central. They are coming off a win over the M's last night and have a +12 Run differential on the season. The Cubs and Mariners have split the first two games of this series with the M's winning on Friday, 4-2 and the Cubs last night, 4-1. Javier Assad will start for the Cubbies. Assad is 1-0 in his two starts with a 1.64 ERA and 1.000 WHIP. He's allowed just seven hits and two runs over his 11 innings of work. Seattle is 6-9 on the season with a -22 Run differential. The Mariners are in third place in the AL West. Luis Castillo will start for the Mariners. Castillo is 0-3 in his three starts with a 6.89 ERA and 1.851 WHIP. Castillo has allowed 12 runs and 25 hits over his 15 2/3 innings of work. I'll take the Cubs today wit a much better starter on the hill in Assad. Play Chicago. |
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04-14-24 | Nationals +123 v. A's | 6-7 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 14 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals are off to a 6-8 start to the season with a -13 run differential. The Nats and A's have split the first two games of this series with the A's winning on Friday, 2-1 and the Nationals on Saturday, 3-1. The Nats will send Trevor Williams to the hill. Williams is 2-0 after two starts with a 2.61 ERA and 1.065 WHIP. He's allowed just three runs and six hits over 10 1/3 innings of work. The A's are 6-9 to start their season with a -23 run differential. The A's will send Alex Wood to the hill with a 0-1 record in his three starts. He has a lofty 8.03 ERA and 1.946 WHIP. I like the Nationals here with a much better starter on the mound. Play Washington. |
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04-14-24 | Angels v. Red Sox -126 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 42 m | Show | |
The LA Angels and Boston Red Sox conclude their three game set here today in Boston. The teams have split the first two games with the Angels taking Friday's contest, 7-0 and the Red Sox coming back for the win on Saturday, 7-2. The Angels are 7-7 on the season with a -8 run differential. They are 2nd in the AL West, just a half game back of the Rangers. Tyler Anderson looks to start here today for the Halos. Anderson is 2-0 in his two starts with a perfect 0.00 ERA and very good 0.786 WHIP. Anderson has worked 14 innings with no runs allowed and just eight hits. He also has eight KO's to just three walks. The Sox are 8-7 and have a +11 run differential. They will start Bryan Bello here today. Bello is 1-1 in his three starts with a 4.11 ERA and 1.109 WHIP. Bello is coming off a loss at home to the Orioles where he allowed four hits and three runs over his 5 1/3 inning of work. I'm sticking with the Angels today to see if Anderson can keep his scoreless inning streak going. Play the Angels. |
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04-13-24 | Rangers v. Astros -140 | Top | 2-9 | Win | 100 | 5 h 23 m | Show |
Rivalry game here as the Houston Astros welcome their intrastate foes, the Texas Rangers for the 2nd game of this three-game set. The Rangers took game one on Friday in a slug-fest, 12-8. That was just the Rangers 2nd win in their last six games. Texas is still in first in the AL West with a 8-6 record, a half-game ahead of the LA Angels. The Astros pull up the bottom spot in the AL West at 4-11. The Astros also have the division's worst run differential at -23 runs. The Rangers will send Andrew Heaney to the hill today with a 0-2 record in his two starts. He has a 7.55 ERA and 1.319 WHIP. He's allowed eight hits and nine runs over 8 1/3 innings of work. One of those losses was vs these Astros where he allowed four hits and six runs over 3 2/3 innings of work. The Astros looking to snap a four-game losing streak here today. Ronel Blanco will toe the rubber. He's been outstanding for the Astros with a 2-0 record and 0.00 ERA and 0.467 WHIP. He's allowed one hit over his 15 innings of work with no runs allowed. Blanco pitched a NO HITTER in his first start of the season vs Toronto with just two walks and seven hits Then against these Rangers he went six innings and allowed one hit and no runs. It was in the 6th inning that he lost the no hitter as he went for back-to-back no-no's. I'm taking Houston here today. I know they haven't played well, but you don't have to play too good when Blanco is on the hill. Play Houston. |
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04-13-24 | Twins -112 v. Tigers | 11-5 | Win | 100 | 4 h 32 m | Show | |
The Twins and Tigers opened their four game series on Friday and the Tigers took game one, 8-2. The Twin are 4-7 and in 4th place in the AL Central with a -15 run differential. The Tigers are 8-4 and in 2nd place with a +5 run differential. The Twins have lost five of their last six games and will look to get back on the win side today with Joe Ryan. Ryan is 0-1 in his two starts with a 3.18 ERA and 0.794 WHIP. Ryan has allowed just eight hits and four runs over 11 1/3 innings. He also has 12 KO's to go with just one walk. The Tigers have won two straight after losing three straight. They will send Kenta Maeda to the hill. Maeda is 0-1 in his two starts with a lofty 9.00 ERA and 1.556 WHIP. Maeda has allowed nine hits and nine runs over his nine innings of work. He also has five walks to go with five KO's. I'm sticking with the Twins here today with the better pitcher on the hill. The Tigers are hotter, but Maeda just hasn't looked all that good yet. Play Minnesota. |
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04-12-24 | Nationals v. A's -126 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
The Oakland A's are 5-8 and in 4th in the AL West division. They have a -22 run differential and coming off a win on Thursday over the Rangers, 1-0. They took two of three games with their Rangers as they begin this set with the Nationals. They will send Paul Blackburn to the hill today. Blackburn is the Ace of this team, with a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA and 0.538 WHIP. Blackburn has not give up a run in either of his two starts and just six total hits. He also has seven KO's and no walks. The Washington Nationals are 5-7 to start the season with a -14 run differential. The Nats have won three of their last four games but are coming off a loss to the Giants on Thursday, 1-7. They just have to cross the Bay to face the A's here today. Jake Irvin will get his third start of the season. Irvin is 0-1 with a 5.73 ERA and 1.364 WHIP. He's allowed 12 hits and seven runs over his 11 innings of work. I really like Blackburn for the A's as he's putting up early Cy Young numbers. Play Oakland. |
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04-12-24 | Royals +112 v. Mets | Top | 1-6 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 4 m | Show |
The Kansas City Royals look to extend their win streak to eight games here on Friday as they head to New York to face the Mets. The Royals are in 2nd place in the AL Central, just a half game back of the Guardians. They also now have the best run differential in baseball with a +39. The Royals are coming off a sweep of the Astros, outscoring Houston 28-6 in the three game series. That includes yesterday's win where they scored nine runs in the first inning en route to a 13-3 victory. Michael Wacha will make his third start of the season with a 1-0 record and 2.25 ERA and 0.583 WHIP. Wacha has allowed just five hits and three runs over his 12 inning of work. In addition, he has 13 KO's to just two walks. The New York Mets are 5-7 to start the season with a -1 run differential. They are in 3rd in the NL East, 2.5-games back of the Braves. The Mets blew out the Braves on Thursday, 16-4 as they took two of the three games from the Braves. Luis Severino will toe the rubber for the Mets. Severino is 0-1 in his two starts with a 6.30 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. He's allowed 15 hits over 11 inning with eight runs. The Royals are just red hot right now and have plenty of pitching to go around. I'll stay with the hot Royals here on Friday. Play Kansas City. |
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04-11-24 | Astros v. Royals +123 | Top | 3-13 | Win | 123 | 5 h 11 m | Show |
The Houston Astros have lost two straight games and have dropped to last in the AL West with a 4-9 record and -9 run differential. Meanwhile the Kansas City Royals improved to 8-4 and 2nd in the AL Central, just one game back of the Cleveland Guardians. They also have a +29 run differential. The Astros have been outscored by the Royals 5-15 in the first two games of this set. Hunter Brown will take the mound for the third time this season. Brown is 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA and 2.571 WHIP. He's allowed 12 hits and six runs over his seven innings of work. The Royals have now won six straight games and their pitching has been outstanding. Not only has the bullpen allowed just 1.66 ERA during it's last seven games, but the Royals have not allowed more than three runs in any of the games during this win streak. Brady Singer will toe the rubber today. Singer is 1-0 in his three starts with a nifty 0.68 ERA and 0.525 WHIP. He's allowed just five total hits and one run over 13 1/3 innings. I like the Royals a lot here today. Take Kansas City. |
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04-10-24 | Astros v. Royals +107 | 2-11 | Win | 107 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals continue to surprise as they are 7-4 on the season and in 2nd place in the AL Central, 1-game back of the Guardians. The Royals have won five straight games and have a +20 run differential. Seth Lugo will toe the rubber here today for the Royals. Lugo is 1-0 in his two starts with a 0.71 ERA and 1.026 WHIP. Lugo has been very good, allowing 10 hits and one run over his 12 2/3 innings of work. The Houston Astros have struggled out of the gate to a 4-8 record and a zero run differential. They lost to the Royals in game one of this set last night, 3-4. They will send Spencer Arrighetti to the mound for his first start. The 24-year old righthander was promoted to take injured Framber Valdez spot here tonight. He will be making his major league debut. As for me, I'll stick with the hotter team and a very good pitcher. Take Kansas City. |
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04-10-24 | Orioles v. Red Sox -109 | 7-5 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
The AL East is always one if not the top division in baseball. That looks to be the case again this year as all five teams right now are .500 or better. That includes the Reds Sox who are 7-4 to start the season and 2.5 games back of the Yankees. They also have a +20 run differential this year. Kutter Crawford will make his third start of the season for the Sox. Crawford has no record but just a scant 0.84 ERA and 0.843 WHIP this year. He's allowed only five hits and two runs over 10 2/3 innings of work with 12 KO's and four walks. The Baltimore Orioles are in 3rd in the division, a half game back of the Red Sox. The O's have lost two of the last three games. They will send Cole Irvin to the hill today. Irvin is 0-1 in his only start with a 7.20 ETA and 1.80 WHIP. He allowed seven hits and four runs to the Royals in his first start of the season. I'm sticking with the Red Sox here tonight and a very good pitcher on the hill. |
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04-10-24 | Rays -127 v. Angels | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 10 m | Show |
The Tampa Bay Rays are in that tough AL East division and every team has at least a .500 record and that includes the Rays who are 6-6 on the season. They have a -13 run differential. The Rays and Angels have split the first two games of this series with Tampa Bay winning last night, 6-4. Tampa Bay sends Zack Littell to the mound tonight with a 1-0 record after his two starts. Littell has a nifty 0.82 ERA and 1.000 WHIP. He's allowed nine hits and one run over his first 11 innings of work. The LA Angels are 6-5 and tied for first in the AL West. They have a -8 run differential and are tied with the Ranges. The Angels will send Jose Soriano to the hill this afternoon. The 6-foot-3 righthander has seen limited action from the bullpen this season. He was moved into the rotation when Chase Silseth was put on the injured list. Soriano showed promise as a starter during the spring and that's why he's been moved into the rotation tonight. I'm sticking with the Rays though in this one. Play Tampa Bay. |
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04-09-24 | Phillies -124 v. Cardinals | Top | 0-3 | Loss | -124 | 18 h 19 m | Show |
The Philadelphia Phillies had to go to extra innings but they took their game on Monday vs the Cardinals, 5-3. That evened the Phillies record to 5-5 on the season as they are 2nd in the NL East, 1.5-games back of the braves. They also hve a -6 run differential. The Phils will start Zack Wheeler today who is 0-1 on the season. Wheeler makes his third start today with a 0.75 ERA and .75 WHIP. He's allowed just eight hits over 12 innings of work with just one earned run. The Cardinals dropped to 5-6 with their loss on Monday to the Phillies. They have -7 run differential and are in last place in the NL Central. Sonny Gray makes his first start for the Cardinals after coming over from the Twins in the offseason. Gray was 8-8 with a 2.79 ERA and 1.15 WHIP last year. I'm sticking with the Phillies here on Tuesday. Wheeler has been great and not sure what we will see out of Gray yet. Play Philadelphia. |
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04-09-24 | Tigers v. Pirates -125 | 5-3 | Loss | -125 | 12 h 6 m | Show | |
The Tigers and Pirates play just a two game series and last night they Pirates took game one of this set, 7-4. That loss dropped the Tigers to 6-4 on the season as they have lost three straight games and now have a -2 run differential. The Tigers will send Casey Mize to the hill today. Mize is 0-0 after one start. He went 4 1/3 innings vs the Mets and allowed just five hits and three runs. The Pirates have been off to a great start as they are now 9-2 and won three straight games with a +21 run differential. Martin Perez will make his third start today. Perez is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA. He's allowed 12 hits and just three runs over his 11 innings of work. I like the Pirates, they are hot and they play a struggling Detroit team again. And as Drew Carey says, "The Price is Right" so come on down and win with the Pirates early on Tuesday. |
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04-07-24 | Dodgers v. Cubs +101 | 1-8 | Win | 101 | 3 h 44 m | Show | |
The LA Dodgers have already opened up a 3-game lead over the Padres in the NL West. The Dodgers are 8-3 on the season and have scored 68 runs while allowing just 52 runs. The Dodgers and Cubs have split their first two games of this series with the rubber game today. Their big offseason pitcher acquisition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto showed just how good he is when he shut down the Cubs on Saturday, going five innings and allowing three hits and no runs to get his first win in the Major leagues. Gavin Stone will make his second start for LA today. Stone went five innings vs the Cardinals in his first start, allowing seven hits and three runs in a no decision. The Cubs are 5-3 on the season. They had their string of nine runs or more in a game snapped yesterday at three in a row by the Dodgers. Still, this team has shown they can score runs in bunches. Shota Imanaga will get his second start today. He was excellent in his debut, going six innings and allowing two hits and no runs to the Rockies to get the win. We'll see if he is that good here today against this potent LA lineup. I'll take the Cubs here today and see if he is that good. Play Chicago. |
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04-07-24 | Marlins v. Cardinals -137 | Top | 10-3 | Loss | -137 | 3 h 57 m | Show |
The Miami Marlins envisioned a better to start to their season. They couldn't have imaged a 0-9 start. The Marlins have scored just 30 total runs while allowing 62 runs for a -32 Run Differential. The Marlins look to avoid the sweep here today at the hands of the Cardinals. St Louis won game one of the series on Friday, 8-5 and then yesterday, 3-1. Today, the Marlins will send Max Meyer to the hill for his second start. Meyer went five innings and allowed two hits and two runs in a no decision against the Angels in his first start. The Cardinals are 5-4 to start the season, yet find themselves in last in the NL Central as all the teams in the division have had excellent starts. The Cardinals have a +2 Run differential. The Cardinals will send Kyle Gibson to the hill today. Gibson had a very good first start, going seven innings and allowing just four hits and two runs in a win over the Padres. I can't play the Marlins until they show they can win and I don't see that happening today vs Gibson and the Cards. Play St Louis. |
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04-07-24 | Mariners v. Brewers -124 | 4-12 | Win | 100 | 3 h 33 m | Show | |
The Seattle Mariners look to get back to the .500 mark in this early MLB season as they play the third of this four game set vs the Brewers. The Mariners lost to the Brewers on Friday, 5-6, then came back yesterday to take the game, 5-3. Today they will send Emerson Hancock to the hill. Hancock is 1-0 on the season and makes his second start here today. He went 5 1/3 inning in his first start vs the Guardians, allowing four hits and three runs to get the win. The Brewers are off to a good start as they are 5-2. They have scored just 29 runs but allowed just 27 runs on the season. The Brewers will send Colin Rea to the hill today. Rea is 1-0 after beating the Mets in his first start where he allowed just five hits and one run over five innings. I'm sticking with the Brewers here today as I give the edge to Rea. Play Milwaukee. |
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04-06-24 | Dodgers v. Cubs +168 | 4-1 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 24 m | Show | |
The Chicago Cubs off to a good start at 5-2 on the season. They did start the season 0-2 and have now won five games in a row after beating the Dodgers in game one of this set yesterday, 9-7. The Cubs have been an offensive tear too, scoring at least nine runs in each of their last three games and four of their last five games. Jordan Wicks will get his second start of the season today. Wicks went four innings and gave up five hits and two earned runs in his start at Texas for a no decision. The Dodgers are highly favored to win it all this year and they are 7-3 out of the gate. Their four game win streak was snapped yesterday by the Cubs. They will send one of their prized off season signings to the hill today in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto is 0-1 after two starts. He got roughed up by the Padres in South Korea, but rebounded by going five innings and allowing just two hits and no runs to the Cardinals in game 2 for a no decision. I love the way the Cubs are hitting the ball and I look for them to give the Dodgers all they can handle as a live dog. Play Chicago. |
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04-06-24 | A's +143 v. Tigers | 4-0 | Win | 143 | 2 h 29 m | Show | |
Early AL game on the schedule has the Oakland A's at Detroit Tigers. The A's not off to a good start, but then again no one really expected much from them this year. They are playing their final season in Oakland before moving to Sacramento for three years and then their final home in Las Vegas. The A's gave the Tigers all they could handle in yesterday's first game of this series, losing by just one run, 4-5. The pitcher with their only win goes again here today in Paul Blackburn. Blackburn got no decision in his first game vs the Guardians but the team got their only win thus far, 4-3. Blackburn was very good, going seven innings with just three hits and no runs allowed. The Tigers rebounded from their loss to the Mets with that win yesterday. They will send Kenta Maeda to the hill today. Maeda got hit hard in his first start, going 3 1/3 innings and allowing seven hits and six runs to the WHite Sox. The A's might not win many games but they will win at times. They are a huge dog here today and they have the better pitcher on the hill. They have a good shot today. Play the A's. |
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04-05-24 | Red Sox -102 v. Angels | 8-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Not a lot of expectations in LA with the Angels, especially after Ohtani scooted across town to the Dodgers. Still, they are 4-2 to start the season and tied with the Rangers for the AL West lead. They will face the Red Sox today. Boston in that very tough AL East and they are 5-2, one game back of the Yankees. The Sox getting great pitching as they have held four teams to one run or no runs. They are coming off a sweep of Oakland, taking the last game 1-0. Kutter Crawford will make his second start for the Red Sox. Crawford went six innings in his first start vs Seattle, allowing three hits and no earned runs with seven KO's and just one walk. The Angels coming off a win on Wednesday at Miami, 10-2. That makes four straight wins for the Halos. Griffin Canning will make his second start tonight. Canning went five innings in his opener at Baltimore, allowing seven hits and five runs for the loss. Both teams playing well, but I will take the Red Sox who have the better starter going tonight. |
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04-04-24 | Pirates -125 v. Nationals | 7-4 | Win | 100 | 18 h 30 m | Show | |
The Pittsburgh Pirates off to one of their best starts in recent memory with a 5-0 beginning to the season before they lost their first game last time out. The Nationals are 2-3 in their five games and have scored 23 total runs while allowing 31 runs for a -8 run differential. The Pirates have scored 42 points and allowed 26, for a +16 Run Differential. The Pirates lost their first game of the season on Wednesday to these Nationals, 3-5. They have scored at least five runs in all six games this year. Mitch Keller gets his 2nd start of the season. Keller opened the season for the Bucs at Miami and went 5 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits and four earned runs for a no decision. The Nats rebounded from a pair of losses with a in over the Bucs today. They have allowed at least six runs in their first four games before today's three runs. Josiah Gray gets his second start of the season for the Nationals. Gray got hit hard in his debut, allowing eight hits and allowing seven runs over just four innings. I'm sticking with the Bucs today as they not only are hot but we get them at a small price too. Play Pittsburgh. |
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03-31-24 | Cubs v. Rangers -138 | 9-5 | Loss | -138 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
The Chicago Cubs still looking for their first win of the season as they have lost both games thus far to Texas. They lost their opening game on Thursday, 3-4 and then lost yesterday at Texas, 2-11. Jordan Wicks will get the start today for the Cubs. Wicks was 4-1 in limited action last season for the Cubs with a 4.41 ERA and 1.27 ERA. Jon Gray will counter for the Rangers. Gray was 9-8 last year with a 4.12 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. The Rangers look to have picked up where they left off last season. I'll take them to win again here on Sunday. |
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03-31-24 | Twins -114 v. Royals | 0-11 | Loss | -114 | 3 h 3 m | Show | |
The Twins look for the sweep in their first series of the season as they play the final game at Kansas City here on Sunday. They have had little difficulty thus far with the Royals, winning the season opener on Thursday, 4-1 and then yesterday 5-1. They have scored nine runs to the Royals two thus far. Bailey Ober will start for Minnesota after a 8-6 record last year and a 3.43 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP. The Royals will turn to Brady Singer who was 8-11 last year with a 5.52 ERA. I'm going to stick with the Twins here today as they sweep the Royals. |
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03-30-24 | Cubs v. Rangers -120 | 2-11 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
The Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers meet in this Interconference game. These teams met on Thursday wit h the Rangers taking that game, 4-3. Kyle Hendricks will toe the rubber for the Cubs. Hendricks was 6-8 last year with a 3.74 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Cody Bradford will go for the Rangers. Bradford was 4-3 in 2023 with a 5.30 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. I expect another fine season from this Rangers team, especially on offense where they will have production throughout the lineup. The Cubs will still have issues this year, like they did last. Don't see much changing for this version of the Cubs. I'll take the Rangers here today as they look to go 2-0 on the season. |
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03-29-24 | Yankees v. Astros -113 | 7-1 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
The Yankees and Astros play their second of this four game set here on Friday. Both teams will be battling for their division titles. The Yankees made a big off season move by acquiring Juan Soto. The Astros are looking to rebound after losing to the Rangers in the AL Championship series last year. Carlos Rondon will toe the rubber here for the Yankees. Rondon looking to make a comeback after a horrid 2023 season that saw the southpaw go 3-8 with a 6.85 ERA. Cristian Javier will go for the Astros. Javier was 1-5 with a 4.56 ERA for Houston. Houston at home here on Friday and I also give the pitching edge to Javier over Rondon. It's still early, but I'm taking Houston at home here on Friday at a very good price. |
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03-28-24 | Twins -114 v. Royals | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 15 h 4 m | Show | |
Opening day of the season for these two teams as the Minnesota Twins travel to KC to take on the Royals Pablo Lopez will toe the rubber for the Twins here on opening day. Lopez was 11-8 with a 3.66 ERA last season. The Royals will send Cole Ragans to the hill. Ragans was 7-5 with a 3.47 ERA last year. The Twins won the AL Central last year and where shocked in the playoffs by the Astros. The Royal lost a franchise record 106 games last year and finished last in the division. They Twins pretty much stood pat over the offseason, though they lost starters Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda. Minnesota had one of the best pitching staff's last season with a 3.83 ERA and opposing batting average of just .236 which was sixth in the AL. The Royals made a number of offseason moves to improve a team that had a horrible year. They brought in Hunter Renfroe and Adam Frazier to help with the offense. I think the Royals will be better this year, but that isn't saying much. I still like this Minnesota pitching staff and Lopez should have another excellent season. I'll take the Twins to start the season with win here in KC. |
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10-31-23 | Rangers v. Diamondbacks -108 | 11-7 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
Game 4 of the World Series tonight and the Diamondbacks in a must win spot as they are already down 1-2 in the series. They can ill afford to go down 1-3 and then have to return to Texas for possibly the last two games. Though they did just that in the Philly series. The D'backs got a decent start last night from Brandon Pfaadt as the rookie went 5 1/3 innings and allowed just four hits. It was the 3-run inning that hurt him and in particular the Seager home run. Just one mistake and it was a big one. Joe Mantiply will go tonight for the D'backs. Mantiply only has four starts and the team is 3-1 in his starts with a 2.25 ERA. He's really going to be just an opener tonight as he will only go about one inning. His job is to get the top three or four batters out and then bring in the relievers to take over from there. The Rangers will turn to Andrew Heaney who is 9-6 this year with a 4.21 ERA. Heaney has two postseason starts and has allowed just six hits and four runs but over just 4 1/3 innings. Don't expect Heaney long for this game either. This looks to be a battle of the bullpens tonight. I'm taking Arizona to even the series and stay in it tonight. Play Arizona. |
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10-30-23 | Rangers v. Diamondbacks +102 | 3-1 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
The Arizona Diamondbacks return home for the Series after splitting their two game in Texas. They have gained home field advantage and have received some excellent pitching. Kelly gave them a strong outing in game two as they held a big hitting Rangers team to just one run in their win, 9-1. The D'backs had 16 hits in game two while holding the Rangers to just four hits. Brandon Pfaadt will start today and while his season numbers are not going to impress with a 3-9 record and 5.23 ERA. However, he's been their rock in the postseason, winning all four starts and allowing just five total runs over 16 2/3 innings. And, aside from that first start in Milwaukee, he's allowed two runs over the last 14 innings. The Rangers hope their road magic continues tonight. They were 4-0 on the road in the Houston series. Max Scherzer makes his third postseason start. The rust really showed in after his long layoff in that first game vs Houston as he allowed five runs over four innings. Then in his second start he went just 2 2/3 innings and allowed four hits and two runs. I'm not sold on Scherzer's readiness. Yes, he has the pedigree and experience, but this youngster for the D'backs has shown that the big stage doesn't bother him. I'll take Arizona tonight. |
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10-27-23 | Diamondbacks v. Rangers -150 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Game one of the World Series. Both teams had to win game seven on the road. The Rangers won all four games in Houston while the Diamondbacks won games six and seven in Philly. Zac Gallen gets the nod here in game one for Arizona. Gallen is 19-11 overall on the season with a 3.64 ERA. Gallen is 2-2 in the playoffs, winning his first two game and then losing both games against Philly Ace Zack Wheeler in the NLDS. He allowed 13 runs over his four playoff starts (22 23/ innings), striking out 13 and walking nine. Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Rangers with his 16-5 overall record and 3.44 ERA. Eovaldi is 4-0 in the playoffs, going 26 innings and allowing seven total runs. He also has just four walks with 28 KO's. I like Eovaldi a lot here in game one. We have to fade a price in the -1.60 range, but what choice do we have at this point. Play the Rangers .I look for Gallen to struggle here tonight against this Texas lineup. Should be plenty of runs on the Texas side here. Play the Rangers and the OVER. |
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10-24-23 | Diamondbacks v. Phillies -157 | 4-2 | Loss | -157 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Another game seven tonight, this time in the NLCS as the Phillies having trouble closing out the D'backs. Arizona didn't have much trouble last night in game six to force this game seven tonight. Arizona got 10 hits as they won game six, 5-1. Brandon Pfaadt gets the start in the biggest game tonight for Arizona. Pfaadt has three postseason starts, and while he has no decision in all three the D'backs won all three of his starts. Pfaadt had a rough start vs Milwaukee, going just 2 2/3 innings and gave up seven hits and three runs. Since then though he's allowed just four hits and no runs over 10 innings. Ranger Suarez will start for the Phillies. He also has three postseason starts with the Phils going 2-1. He beat Atlanta twice and got a no decision to Arizona in this series. He pitched very well vs the D'backs, allowing three hits and not runs over 5 1/3 innings with seven KO's. Expect all pitchers (expect last night's starters) to be on call here tonight. I'll take the Phillies to win this series finale at home. |
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10-23-23 | Rangers v. Astros -122 | 11-4 | Loss | -122 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
Game 7 of the ALCS here tonight has the Houston Astros looking to win a game at home after dropping all previous three. The Astros trailed 0-2 as the series headed back to Texas where the Astros won all three games. Then back to Houston for game six where the Rangers won last night in a rout, 9-2. The Rangers will start Max Scherzer tonight. Scherzer had over month off before his start against the Astros in this series. That didn't go well as he allowed five hits and five runs over four innings of work. He hopes to have the rust out tonight for game seven. The Astros will turn to Cristitan Javier. Javier is 2-0 in the playoffs, going 10 2/3 innings and allowing just four hits and two runs. I like the Astros to close out this series tonight with Javier. Play Houston. |
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10-23-23 | Diamondbacks v. Phillies -165 | 5-1 | Loss | -165 | 5 h 19 m | Show | |
Arizona had no answer for Zack Wheeler in game six of the NLCS as the D'backs fell to the Phillies, 1-6. They now face elimination as the venue switches back to Philly with the Phillies leading the NLCS 3 games to two. It will be up to Merrill Kelly tonight to keep the D'backs alive. Kelly is 13-9 overall and 1-1 in playoffs. He beat the Dodgers in a excellent outing, going 6 1/3 innings and allowing three hits and not runs. He then lost to the Phillies in game two, going 5 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and four runs. The Phillies will start Aaron Nola who is 15-9 overall and 3-0 in the playoffs. Nola has gone 18 2/3 innings and allowed just two earned runs overall. He has also struck out 19 and walked just two batters. I'm taking the Phillies where they have dominated at home. Play Philadelphia. |
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10-22-23 | Rangers +110 v. Astros | 9-2 | Win | 110 | 18 h 27 m | Show | |
The Rangers looked to be in the drivers seat in the ALCS as they headed home for games three, four and five. Up 2-0, the Rangers were flying high. However, the Astros turned the table with wins in games three, four and then a 5-4 win in game five. Now the Astros return home up 3-2 and looking to punch their ticket to another World Series. Nathan Eovaldi will try and keep the Rangers in this series here on Sunday evening. Eovaldi is 15-5 on the season and 3-0 in the playoffs. He has gone 19 2/3 innings with just five runs allowed, one walk and 24 KO's. The Astros will counter with Framber Valdez. Valdez is 12-13 on the season and 0-2 in the playoffs. He lost to the Twins in the divisional series, going 4 1/3 innings and allowing seven hits and five runs. Then he lost to the Rangers, going just 2 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits and four earned runs. I look for the Rangers to stay in this series and force a game seven. Play Texas. |
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10-21-23 | Phillies v. Diamondbacks +120 | 6-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
The Phillies have to be kicking themselves about this point. They came to Arizona leading the NLCS two games to none. They played a very lackadaisical game three, which you can excuse. However, game four last night they pretty much gave away in another loss, 5-6. Their relievers let them down with walks, the manager made some very bad moves and the team just looked like they wanted to give game four away. And they did. Now the NLCS is tied at 2-2 and the Phils face the real prospect of going back to Philly down 2-3 and facing elimination. Philly does get their Ace on the hill tonight in the person of Zack Wheeler. Wheeler is 15-6 on the season and is 1-0 in his two playoff starts. He faces Gallen again as he did back in Philly where he allowed three hits and two runs over six innings. Gallen is 2-1 in the playoffs (all on the road), allowing nine runs over 16 2/3 innings. However, Gallen gets his first start at home where he was excellent this year. Gallen was 12-3 at home on the season with a 2.47 ERA. I'll take Gallen at home and the D'backs to go up 3-2 in this series. Play Arizona. |
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10-20-23 | Phillies -122 v. Diamondbacks | 5-6 | Loss | -122 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
Game four of the NLCS here on Friday has the Phillies leading 2-1 over the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks in a must win spot on Thursday and they got the win, 2-1. Arizona got a walk off single from Ketel Marte to win the game. After scoring 10 runs in game two back at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies offense decided to take the night off in game three. The Phillies will start Cristopher Sanchez today. Sanchez gets his first postseason start today. He was 3-5 on the season with a 3.48 ERA. Arizona will counter with Joe Mantiply, who is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in his three starts. His last start coming back on September 10th. Both teams hoping they can get these pitchers into the fifth inning today. I look for the Phillies to get the offense back in gear after that lackluster performance last night. I'll take Philadelphia here in game four. |
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10-20-23 | Astros +100 v. Rangers | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show | |
Things looked bleak for the Houston Astros as they headed to Arlington to face the Rangers down 0-2 in the series. But things have turned around after two straight road wins for the Astros, including yesterday's win, 10-3. Now with the series tied 2-2, Houston has regained home field advantage as we play game five here on Friday. Justin Verlander gets his second start of this ALCS and third of the playoffs. Verlander has allowed just two runs and 10 hits over 12 2/3 innings of playoff action. He lost to Texas in game one of the series, allowing two runs over 6 2/3 innings. The Rangers will counter with Jordan Montgomery who is 1-0 in the playoffs after two starts. He was the winner in game one vs Verlander, going 6 1/3 innings, allowing five hits and no runs. Another great pitching matchup here today. I'm taking the Astros as I still give an edge to Verlander. Play Houston. |
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10-19-23 | Astros +101 v. Rangers | 10-3 | Win | 101 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
The Houston Astros were in a must-win situation in game three and they came through. They jumped all over a very rusty Scherzer on Wednesday to a 5-0 lead before winning game three, 8-5. The Astros had 12 hits and one HR in the win. Houston can even the series and regain home field advantage with a win tonight. Jose Urquidy will get the start. He was 4-3 overall with a 4.82 ERA. However, he was excellent vs the Twins in the ALDS, going 5 2/3 innings and allowing just three hits and two runs with six KO's. The Rangers suffered their fist loss of the postseason after sweeping the Rays and Orioles and taking the first two in this series. That snapped the win streak at seven games. Andrew Heaney will start for the Rangers with a 9-6 overall record and 4.04 ERA. In his lone postseason start he went 3 2/3 innings vs the Orioles, allowing two hits and one run. Heaney likely won't be around long in this one no matter how well he pitches. The bullpen has a 4.67 ERA this year so they could be good or bad. I'm taking the Astros here in game four to even the series. |
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10-19-23 | Phillies -118 v. Diamondbacks | 1-2 | Loss | -118 | 4 h 23 m | Show | |
There might have been some speculation that the Phillies huge win over the Braves might cause a bit of a letdown entering this NLCS. Nope, didn't happen. The Phillies beat the D'backs in game one, 5-3 and then steamrolled them in game two, 10-0. That's a 15-3 score difference. The series moves back to Arizona tonight, but I don't think it will make much of a difference. The Phillies will start Ranger Suarez today. Suarez is 5-6 overall on the season with a 3.97 ERA. He faced off twice against the Braves Ace Spencer Strider and beat him twice in a row here in October. He held the Braves to four total hits and one run over 8 2/3 innings in October. After using their top two starters in the first two games of this series, they will have to start Brandon Pfaadt today. Pfaadt was only 3-9 on the season with a 5.57 ERA. He did beat the Dodgers in the NLDS, going 4 1/3 innings and allowing two hits and no runs. The Phillies are hitting the ball too well and that will not be good for Pfaadt today. Play Philadelphia. |
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10-18-23 | Astros +119 v. Rangers | 8-5 | Win | 119 | 8 h 36 m | Show | |
Houston Astros in a must win position here on Wednesday after dropping both games at home to the Texas Rangers. Down 0-2, the Rangers face almost impossible odds with another loss here on Wednesday. The Astros will start Cristian Javier here tonight. Javier is 10-5 on the season with a 4.56 ERA. In his one postseason start, Javier went five innings vs the Twins and allowed just one hit and no runs for the win. That makes 11 straight inning with just four total hits and no runs allowed for Javier. He will face Max Scherzer tonight. Scherzer is 13-6 overall this season with a 3.77 ERA. Scherzer has not started a game since September 12th. Have to think Scherzer might struggle a bit here tonight after such a long layoff. Also likely he will not go very deep into this one either way. The Rangers bullpen has a 4.87 ERA and they walk batters at a nearly 13% clip. Both offenses are explosive and this one likely comes down to a battle of the bullpens. I have to give the nod there to the Astros. I'll take Houston as they are in that spot of needing a big win. Play the dog here on the Houston Astros. |
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10-17-23 | Diamondbacks v. Phillies -157 | 0-10 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
The Phillies took game one in the NLCS yesterday with an easy 5-3 win over the D'backs after jumping out to a 5-0 lead. They had their Ace on the hill in Zack Wheeler. They come back today with another hot pitcher in Aaron Nola. Nola is 14-9 on the season with a 4.27 ERA. However, in the playoffs he is 2-0 and has allowed just two runs over his 12 2/3 innings of work with 12 KO's and just two walks. The Diamondbacks shocked every with a sweep of the Dodgers in the divisional series. However, they have come back down to earth after that game one loss in Philly yesterday. They will send Merrill Kelly to the hill today. Kelly had a very nice season with a 13-8 record and 3.28 ERA. In his one start this postseason he got the win over the Dodgers in game one of the NLDS, going 6 2/3 innings and allowing just three hits and no runs. The Phillies are still hot and at home they should have little trouble vs the D'backs. Play Philadelphia. |
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10-15-23 | Rangers v. Astros -131 | 2-0 | Loss | -131 | 22 h 49 m | Show | |
Game one of the AL Championship series has the Texas Rangers taking on the Houston Astros. The Astros had a tough series vs Minnesota but won the series 3-1. Texas Rangers had little trouble in either their Wildcard or the Divisional series. The Rangers swept the Rays in two games and then swept the Orioles in three games. They got great pitching, allowing more than two runs in one of the playoff games thus far. The Rangers will start Jordan Montgomery who was 11-11 on the season. Montgomery was very hot down the stretch. He got wins in both playoff series. Justin Verlander will get the start for the Astros. Verlander has allowed one total run over his last three starts (19 innings) including holding the Twins to no runs and just four hits over six innings in his one playoff start. I like Verlander here on Sunday. The Rangers are tough, but the Astros have proved they are too and I give the pitching edge to Verlander in this one. Play Houston. |
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10-11-23 | Braves v. Phillies -118 | 2-10 | Win | 100 | 5 h 13 m | Show | |
The Phillies took home field away from the Braves by winning game one of this series in Atlanta, 3-0. Then the Phils blew a huge opportunity in game two. Leading 4-0 with their Ace Wheeler on the hill and throwing a no hitter through six innings, the Braves rallied and got the go ahead two-run home run in the 8th to pull out the win and even this series 1-1. Now the Phillies return home for game three and while they are happy for the split in Atlanta, they have to be kicking themselves for the lost opportunity. The Phillies will start Aaron Nola here today who is 13-9 on the season with a 4.31 ERA. He beat Miami in the Wildcard with a nice seven inning performance, allowing just three hits and no runs. The Braves look to go with Bryce Elder who was 12-4 on the season with a 3.81 ERA. Elder hasn't started since Sept 26th and that's a long layoff. No matter which pitcher goes for the Braves, I'll be on the Phillies here in game three. |
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10-10-23 | Astros v. Twins -128 | 9-1 | Loss | -128 | 5 h 3 m | Show | |
The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros are tied 1-1 in this best of five series. The Twins have gained home field advantage with their split in Houston. And today they get their Ace on the mound in Sonny Gray. The Astros took the opener 6-4 and the Twins game two, 6-2. Gray is 9-8 on the season with a 2.67 ERA. He has been great though of late, allowing three total runs over his last five starts. That includes his dominating performance in the Wildcard game vs the Blue Jays where he allowed five hits and not runs over five innings for the win. The Astros hope to regain home field behind starter Cristian Javier. Javier has had a fine season with a 10-5 record and 4.50 ERA. This will be Javier's first postseason start. His last start was on October 1st vs the Diamondbacks where he allowed three hits and no runs over six innings for the win. Fine pitching matchup here today but the Twins faithful will be in full force. I'm taking the Twins in this one. |
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10-09-23 | Diamondbacks v. Dodgers -146 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -146 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Arizona swept Milwaukee on the road in the NL Wildcard and now into LA and tame game one in huge fashion with a win, 11-2. They have won three straight now as they look to take a commanding lead in this best of five series. Zac Gallen will toe the rubber for the D'backs. Gallen is 18-9 on the season with a 3.46 ERA. In his Wildcard game at Milwaukee he went six innings, allowing five hits and two runs to get the win. The Dodgers in a must win spot here will send Bobby Miller to the hill. Miller has been great for LA with a 11-4 record and 3.76 ERA. Miller is coming off a fine outing at San Francisco where he allowed just one hit and no runs over four innings. I'm taking LA here as they have to win or be forced into a sweep event. Take LA Dodgers. |
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10-08-23 | Rangers +108 v. Orioles | 11-8 | Win | 108 | 20 h 36 m | Show | |
Reason: Game two of this best of five series as the Rangers took the opener on Saturday, 3-2. They have taken home field away from the Orioles and now can take a commanding lead in this series with a win on Sunday. And they have their hottest pitcher going in Sunday's game, Jordan Montgomery. Montgomery has allowed just two total runs over his last five starts, including a dominating performance over the Rays in the Wild Card game. He allowed six hits over seven innings with no runs and no walks vs the Rays. The O's will counter with Grayson Rodriguez who is 7-4 with a 4.35 ERA on the season. He's been very good of late, going 4-1 in his last seven starts with a 2.20 ERA. Getting Montgomery as a small dog here is too much for me to pass on. Take Texas. |
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10-04-23 | Blue Jays v. Twins -136 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 4 h 17 m | Show |
The Minnesota Twins can end this first round of Wildcard playoffs with win today over the Blue Jays. The higher seed has a big advantage in this best of three series as all three games would be at home. The Twins took the first game on Tuesday, 3-1. They got a great pitching performance from Pablo Lopez who went 5 2/3 innings, with five hits and one run. Sonny Gray will start game two. Gray is 8-8 in the regular season with a 2.74 ERA. He was even better down the stretch with a 2-2 record and 1.54 ERA. The Blue Jays will start Jose Berrios who is 11-12 on the season with a 3.65 ERA. He was 2-4 in his last seven starts with a 4.53 ERA. I look for the Twins to send the Jays home after this game today. Play Minnesota. |
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10-04-23 | Rangers v. Rays -138 | 7-1 | Loss | -138 | 3 h 48 m | Show | |
The Tampa Bay Rays opened the season with one of the hottest starts every and led the AL East for a good part of the season before Baltimore over took them. Now the Rays face elimination from the playoffs after losing game one here on Tuesday, 0-4. Part of the issue is their defense, they commit errors and that was on display Tuesday. The good news is that they keep home field advantage here on Wednesday and on Thursday if they win today. Zach Eflin will try and keep them alive today. Eflin is 16-8 on the season with a 3.50 ERA. He's been their Ace of the staff this year. Texas will counter with Nathan Eovaldi who is 12-5 on the season with a 3.63 ERA. However, he was just 2-2 in his last seven starts with a 7.18 ERA. Unlike the Rays, the Rangers are one of the best defensive teams in baseball and that was on display yesterday. If the the Rays can cut out the mistakes with the leather they should win here today with their Ace on the hill. I'll take the Rays. |