Under St. Louis/Oakland.

TOTAL BEST BET.

Games 927/928.

12:35 PM PST/3:35 PM EST.

I know it's still very early in this regular season, but we cannot ignore a certain trend occurring between these two teams. Together, St. Louis and Oakland have combined to play 21 unders and just 12 overs this season. As a matter fact, the last four meetings in this matchup have all gone under the total, which includes both games 1 and 2 of this series. Statistically, both offenses rank in the bottom quarter in scoring: St. Louis accounts for just 3.72 runs per game and Oakland just 2.78 RPG. However, another coincidence is both pitching staffs rank in the Top-10. The Cardinals staff ranks eighth in baseball, with a Team ERA 3.59, while the A's Staff ranks 10th, with a 3.75 team ERA. Speaking of pitching, Matz and Blackburn our schedule today. The Cardinals left-hander is 1-0 with 1.80 ERA on the campaign, allowing two runs or less in all three of his starts. The Athletics right-hander is 1-0, and believe it or not, has not allowed an earned run yet in three starts. These two starters have pitched well and both bullpens are among the best in the League. With the obvious lack of offensive prowess in both lineups, we are compelled to take the UNDER. Thank you.

Kansas City Royals on the run line.

NO LIMIT.

Game 917.

11:10 AM PST/2:10 PM EST.

Don't look now, but Kansas City is playing some great baseball winning eight of their last 10, en route to overall record of 11-6. This includes Game 1 of this series yesterday, by a score of 2-0. Monday's victory gave Kansas City seven consecutive wins over Chicago. Oh, and by the way, only one of those victories has come by a single run. No matter how you slice it K.C. is a big win today as they send right-hander, Brady Singer to the mound. The team has won his last four outings going back to last season, which includes all three starts this season. Chicago has Jonathan Cannon making his first start of the campaign. The White Sox are a hot mess, dropping…well let me put it this way, they own an overall record of 2-14 (lol). Oh, by the way, the Royals are averaging a full 3.00 runs per game more offensively than the White Sox. Take Kansas City on the run line. Thank you.

New York Mets.

HIGH ROLLER.

Game 906.

10:10 AM PST/1:10 PM EST.

As many of you know, I came with the New York Mets yesterday, and it paid off very nicely for all of us. I mentioned in yesterday's analysis statistics and records can sometimes be deceiving. For example, the Pirates are 11-7 overall, the Mets, with yesterday's victory are over .500 at 9-8. However, Pittsburgh has cooled off quite a bit recently, dropping five of their last seven, while New York has heated up, winning seven of their last nine. The beginning of the season Pittsburgh started off hot while New York started cold. With yesterday's victory, the Mets have now taken seven of the last 10 meetings in this League rivalry. Don't get me wrong, Pittsburgh can score, and they have a decent pitching staff. But New York seems to have their number, and possesses the sixth-ranked staff in baseball, possessing a Team ERA of 3.33. Today's starters are Bailey Falter and Luis Severino. Both are undefeated against today's lineups (Severino 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA in two career starts against the Pirates, Falter 1-0 with 3.46 ERA in four appearances, which includes three starts vs. the Mets). I just see New York turning a corner here and revving their engine against an opponent that seems to be struggling badly. Take the Mets. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves.

Best Bet.

Game 975.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

One of the best teams in the National League will take on one of the worst in the American League here in Game 2 of this series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros. Atlanta took Game 1 yesterday, 6-1. Granted a season ago, Houston had their way in this rivalry. But this season the Astros are just struggling at 6-12 overall. No matter how you slice it, the Braves, both on the mound and at the plate, are far superior. Currently, Atlanta ranks number one in the Majors in scoring, averaging over 6.47 runs per game, number one in Team Batting Average at .301, and number one in OPS, at .852. Houston's numbers in batting average and OPS and even home runs are impressive. They're just not consistent. That would be one thing if that was all it was. But they also rank 29th in the League with a Team ERA, a whopping 5.35. Today's matchup is scheduled to be Reynaldo Lopez and Hunter Brown. Going back to September of last season, the Braves have won four of their right-handers last five starts. Oh, and by the way, in those five starts, he has yielded a combined for earned runs in over 23.1 innings pitched. This game gets ugly. Take Atlanta. Thank you.

New York Mets.

High Roller.

Game 956.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

Very early on in any regular season, records can be very deceiving. For example, the Pirates enter this matchup at 11-6, while the Mets are just 8-8. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that since the first bit of the campaign, Pittsburgh has cooled off, while New York has heated up. As a matter fact Pittsburgh has dropped five of their last six overall games, while New York has won seven of their last 10. Not only that but the Pirates have dropped three of the last five on the road, while the Mets have won five of their last six at home. I also like the pitching matchups quite a bit here as Jared Jones and Jose Quintana are slated. The Pirates right-hander has been shaky, as the team has dropped two of his three outings this season. The Mets left-hander has looked sharp, as the team has won his last two outings. I look for the Mets to get a big win here and get above .500. Take New York. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

No Limit

Game 968.

3:50 PM PST/6:50 PM EST.

The toughest division in baseball, once again looks to be the American League East. New York has jumped out to a Major League Baseball best, 12-5 record. while just behind them at 10-6 are the Baltimore Orioles. Then the Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and Toronto Blue Jays are all tied at 9-8. Understand this is still the most competitive division in baseball, and when you see teams on the bottom of this division, they're still very competitive against any other division in the MLB. The Angels are in second place in the AL West at 8-8. I think we can all agree that Los Angeles might be in for a long season. Having said that, they did take yesterday's matchup in this series, 7-3. However, prior to that, Tampa Bay took six of the previous nine. Yes, the Angels do sport a better road record than a home record, while Tampa Bay's stats show that they are a little bit better on the road than they are at home at the present time. But today everything changes. And on paper, the visitor does show better statistics both at the plate and on the mound, overall. Today's pitching changes all that as Jose Soriano and Aaron Civale are slated. The L.A. right-hander is 0-2 with a 6.30 ERA on the campaign, while the TB right-hander is 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA this season. Call it a hunch, but I think the Rays turn things around today and get on the winning path. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.

Cincinnati Reds.

Game 929.

6:45 PM PST/9:45 PM EST.

You know, sometimes statistics and records can be very deceiving. The Cincinnati Reds are 9-6, which is a good record. They are tied with the Chicago Cubs for third place in the NL Central. However, there are still several teams ahead of them in the division, and as I mentioned their record can be deceiving. But this is a team which has won five of their six road games, has won three in a row, and possesses baseball’s third-ranked scoring offense, averaging over 6.00 RPG. Let's face it, Seattle is a mess. They are 6-10 overall, and have dropped their last few games. This is an offense averaging just 3.06 RPG. As a matter of fact, they rank near the bottom in just about every offensive category. There is no question, Red’s right-hander, Frankie Montas has showed a lot better control so far this season than Mariners right-hand, George Kirby. I like this situation here for the visitors. Take Cincinnati. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers.

Game 908.

4:40 PM PST/7:40 PM EST.

Yes, it's true, the Brewers road record is a bit more impressive than their home record. But this is a team that comes off their first lost following a four-game win streak, and let's face it, they have the Padres number. Milwaukee has taken four in a row and six of the last seven meetings with San Diego. I do like the pitching matchups here as Joe Musgrove and Joe Ross are scheduled today. It's no secret San Diego both offensively and on the mound are putting up some decent numbers. However, Milwaukee possesses baseball's top-scoring team and rank in the top-10 in pitching as well. I just think that overall, this team is meshing a lot better at the moment and I look for them to continue their domination in this rivalry. Take the Brewers. Thank you.

Kansas City Royals.

Game 923.

4:40 PM PST/7:40 PM EST.

Here we have two division rivals heading in opposite directions. The Chicago White Sox sport baseball's poorest record, at 2-13, and obviously dwell in the cellar of the American League Central, while the Kansas City Royals are 10-6 overall, and are just a half-game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the top spot in the division. The Royals have dominated the White Sox, taking six in a row and eight of the last 10 meetings, which includes all four meetings this season. Seth Lugo and Nick Nastirini are on the mound. Lugo is no stranger to big games. Nor is he a stranger to Chicago as he is one-zero with a 1.23 ERA in his career against them.  The other hand the White Sox starter is making his major-league regular season debut. Take the Royals. Thank you.

Pittsburgh Pirates.

Game 905.

4:10 PM PST 7:10 PM EST.

Very quietly, the Pittsburgh Pirates have jumped to an 11-5 record thus far. Believe it or not, they are only one of six teams that have reached double-digits in wins so far this season. They enter today's match with a very reputable, 8-3 road record. Meanwhile, at 7-8, we can talk turkey and admit the New York Mets aren't off to a wonderful start. They are also just 3-6 at home in 2024. But it is the pitching matchup that I find very compelling here. Left-hander, Martin Perez is 1-0 with 1.89 ERA on the campaign, and over his career owns a very impressive record of 4-0 with a 2.88 ERRA in eight games, which includes four starts against the Mets. Right-hander, Adrian Houser is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA this season, and in his career, is 4-3 with a 3.79 ERA in 14 games, which includes 10 starts against the Pirates. Both on the mound and at the plate, Pittsburgh is far superior and I see they're explosive bats lighting up the scoreboard here. Take the Pirates. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

High Roller.

Game 961

10:40 AM PST/1:40 PM EST.

New York possesses the best overall record in baseball at 12-3. They had their way with Cleveland, taking eight of the last 10 meetings, which does include both Games 1 and 2 of this series. As a matter fact, the Yankees have outscored the Guardians by a combined, 11-4. Today's starters are scheduled to be Cortes and Allen. The team has won four of Cortes' last five starts going back to last season, while he comes off his best outing in a while, throwing 8.0 full innings, allowing just two hits and zero earned runs, six days ago, and getting the 7-0 shutout win. Meanwhile, Allen comes off his poorest performance in quite some time, getting shelled for five earned runs in just 4.0 innings pitched in a loss to the White Sox. New York surely has the power in their lineup to jump on the Cleveland starter and keep the pressure up while the League’s third-ranked pitching staff (Team ERA of 3.02) shut down the Guardians offense. New York. Thank you.

Kansas City Royals.

Double Play.

Game 910.

11:10 AM PST/210 PM EST.

If you check the current standings, you'll see the Houston Astros possess the American League’s second poorest record, at 4-9. The Astros usually start a bit slow, but this year they are certainly looking more mortal than in previous campaigns. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals sit in second place in their division, at 8-4. You know, a season ago this team finished 33-48 at home. Something has come over the Royals because they are 7-2 at Kauffman Stadium thus far. They have dominated their opponent here today, taking five in a row and eight of the last 10 meetings going back to July of 2022. This does include Games 1 and 2 of this series by combined score of 15-5. Hunter Brown and Brady Singer are slated here today. The Houston right-hander look good in his first outing despite getting a No Decision, but got shredded in his last outing for 5.0 earned runs in just 3.0 IP. As a matter fact, between his first two starts, he is averaging just 3.1 IP. The Kansas City right-hander is 1-0 this season, but has looked good in both starts, averaging over 6.2 innings pitched, while the team has won both of his outings. Oh, by the way, going back to last season, the Astros have dropped four of Brown's last five starts. If you check stats, you'll see the Royals are averaging almost a full run more per game offensively, while they're pitching staff has a Team ERA of almost 2 runs less per game. Take Kansas City. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the run line.

Best Bet.

Game 978.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

The New York Yankees own the best overall record in baseball, at 10-2. They're also dominating in the Bronx, sporting a 4-1 record at home so far this season. At 1-11, the Miami Marlins own the worst record in all of the Big Leagues. This does include a 1-4 away mark. New York has had their way with Miami, taking seven of the last 10 meetings going back four years, which includes both Games 1 and 2 of this series, by combined score of 10-2. No one expects too much from Miami this season. But, when you are outscored by more than a run a half a game and on both, the mound and at the plate your statistics rank among the poorest in the league, it's going to be a long season. It's the pitching situation here that prompts me even more to side with the Yankees. Marcus Stroman is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. If you recall, a season ago, he pitched at least six innings with the Cubs, 15 times. So far in this short campaign, he is already done the same in both of his outings. The righthander is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in six career starts against the Marlins. Speaking of Miami, left hander Ryan Weathers takes the hill at home. He is 0-1 with a 4.00 ERA, and since being acquired from San Diego last season, he is 0-3 with a 6.14 ERA in five appearances for the Marlins. New York and their mighty lineup is outscoring opponents by more than 2 1/2 runs per game, while the Leagues second-ranked pitching staff (Team ERA of 2.48) is getting the job done as well. Take the Yankees on the run line. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers.

April IL GOM.

Game 975.

4:40 PM PST/7:40 PM EST.

Unless you've been living on another planet for a while, you are well aware the Los Angeles Dodgers are once again one of the preseason teams predicted to buy not just for the pennant, but for the World Series. This is a very good team. They are loaded, both on the mound and at the plate. I really like today's matchup even more because they took their first humiliating beating of the season yesterday, getting thumped on the road at the Chicago Cubs, 8-1. This is a team that does not take losing lightly. And furthermore, they take embarrassing defeats even more seriously. I look for them to bounce back today against the struggling Minnesota Twins here. For starters, the Dodgers have taken nine of the last 10 meetings with the Twins going back to 2017. Just over the last season or two, they are 6-1 in this Inter League matchup. Let's talk about the pitchers: James Paxton gets the nod on the road, while Bailey takes the mound at home. The Los Angeles left-hander is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA on the campaign. Over his career, he has made seven starts against the Twins, in which he owns a very respectful record of 4-1 with an ERA of 2.61. In 38 innings pitched against them, he has walked 11 and struck out 46. This does not bode well as the Twins are averaging just 3.00 runs per game as it is and rank between 27th and 30th in most every major offensive category. Oh, by the way, they also have knocked just three home runs and stolen just two bases. I don't see them keeping pace with the Dodgers on the scoreboard. Los Angeles averages over 5.75 runs per game and ranks in the top-10 in just about every offensive category. Overall, their pitching needs some improvement. But today's starter negates all that, as I mentioned earlier. For Minnesota, today's starter is 0-1 with a whopping ERA of 54.00. He has only one appearance against the Dodgers in his career, and that was back in May 2023. He pitched well against them. This season’s lineup won’t be giving any run support here today. Los Angeles. Thank you.

St. Louis Cardinals.

NL Game of the Week.

Game 908.

11:15 AM PST/2:15 PM EST.

Every season it seems the Cardinals are predicted to be a major force to be reckoned with. Now I will admit after starting this regular season off at 3-4, we were scratching our heads a bit. However, all of those games were played on the road, and since they started playing at Busch Stadium, they are a perfect, 2-0, which happens to be wins in both Games 1 and 2 against the Miami Marlins. As you know, Miami is the only winless team in baseball, at 0-9. We can look at stats from last season and we will find the Marlins seem to struggle in the NL on the road, going 38-43 away from home. This is not a very good team overall. And when traveling, things go from bad to worse. To add insult to injury, the Cardinals right-hander, Kyle Gibson is significantly superior than Marlins right-hander, Max Meyer. Even if you look at their early season’s statistics, both at the plate and on the mound, you will find St. Louis is far and away the better team. They average nearly one run more per game offensively, while they're pitching staff gives up nearly a run and a half less per game. Take the home team here. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies.

NL West Game of the Week.

Game 903.

10:35 AM PST/1:35 PM EST.

No one expects the Washington Nationals to do too much this year. They're currently on a three-game slide, in which the last two they were downed by the Philadelphia Phillies by a combined 9-2. Philadelphia has taking five of the last seven meetings with their division rival and enter today's matchup very confident. Christopher Sanchez and McKenzie Gore are scheduled here. The Phillies left-hander is a solid pitcher, my friends. Meanwhile the Nationals left-hander doesn't have the worst numbers. But he did not look very sharp in his first outing this season back in April 1, taking a no decision in the teams, 8-4 loss at home against the Pirates. Gore is 0-3 with a 6.65 ERA all-time against Philadelphia giving up five home runs in five games. Take the Phillies. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers.

Home Run play.

Game 978.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

A season ago, the Milwaukee Brewers finished atop the NL Central at 92-70, possessing one of the best overall records in baseball, and certainly one of the best home records as well. The Brewers are currently 5-1, and playing some very good baseball at both sides of the field. They are a top-10 offense in several major categories, while they're pitching staff owns a Team ERA of just 3.50. Oh, by the way, they also have the fewest errors committed in baseball right now. The team is playing some solid ball. They play a Seattle Mariners opponent they have had their way with, taking four consecutive meetings, which does include Game 1 of this series yesterday. Speaking of the Mariners, they're struggling a bit. Put a pin in that. Today’s starting pictures are Bryce Miller and DL Hall. The Milwaukee left-hander certainly looked sharper in his only appearance this season than did the Seattle right-hander in his earlier outing. With the way the M’s offense…or I should say, lack of offense is looking (in the bottom in the league in every major category), I just don't see Seattle contending underscore board with Milwaukee. Take the Brewers. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Grand Slam.

Game 912.

10:05 AM PST/1:05 PM EST.

The New York Yankees have started this regular season off with a bang. They currently possess the best overall record in the American League, at 6-1. This is their first contest played at home in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium. They face the visiting Toronto Blue Jays which sit tied for last place in the division, at 3-4. New York has had their way with Toronto taking six of the last 10 meetings in this division rivalry. I believe the visitors are in way over their head here today. In five of their seven contests this season, their offense (or I should say, lack of offense) accounted for two runs or less. That's not going to go over very well when you're facing the explosive bats of the Bronx Bombers. A season ago when New York underachieved, one thing that was successful for the team was their pitching. Currently, the staff ranks fifth in the league with a team ERA of 2.53. Today's starters are Yusei Kikuchi and Marcus Stroman. The Yankees right-hander is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA thus far on the campaign. He's making his second career appearance against the Blue Jays. For Toronto, their left-hander is 0-1 with a 6.23 in 2024. In 12 career appearances against New York, he is 4-3 with a 3.57 ERA. The Blue Jays bats are very erratic and taking it on the road to the Bronx will prove to be fatal for this team. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Cleveland Guardians.

Home Run Play.

Game 919.

1:05 PM PST/4:05 PM EST.

Well history seems to be repeating itself once again. The Oakland A's look to be in for another very long and unsuccessful season. They kicked off the campaign losing both Games 1 and 2 of this series with the Cleveland Guardians. As a matter fact, the Guardians have dominated the A's, taking six in a row and eight of the last nine matchups. Cleveland is a good team that plays in a very tough division. On the other hand, the A’s are absolutely horrible. Let's go to starting pitching as Tanner Bibbee and JP Sears are scheduled here. The Cleveland right-hander was a much stronger starter a season ago than the Oakland left-hander. Plus, I really don't see Oakland's bats coming alive here. No matter how bad their pitching is, it just seems like they're hitting could never compensate for it. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Texas Rangers.

Opening Day Winner.

Game 930.

4:35 PM PST/7:35 PM EST.

We all know how difficult it is to repeat in any major sport. Particularly in the MLB. Well today, the Texas Rangers will take their first step on defending their World Series Title. This is a team with a target on its back, for sure. If you recall, a season ago, they went 90-72 and finished in second place in the American League West They then swept the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles in the first two rounds of the playoffs before besting the Houston Astros in seven games during the American League Championship series. And of course, that was all before only needing five games to dispense of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Fall Classic. The Rangers are a very good team. They are loaded at all key positions and have a solid pitching staff as well. Speaking of pitching, today's scheduled starter is Nathan Eovaldi. The right-hander is looking to pick up where he left off in 2023. I mean he went 12-5 with a 3.65 ERA in 25 starts during the regular season. Then in the postseason, he took it up a notch and was a perfect, 5-0 with a 2.95 ERA in six outings. Granted, his lifetime record against the Chicago Cubs is less than stellar at 0-2, but his 3.72 ERA in three career meetings with the team still very much impresses me. Let's face it, they face a Cubs team that is very “Jekyll and Hyde” and has to contend in a very competitive division themselves. Last season, the Cubs finished 83-79 and in second place in the NL Central. I think this is a good team. But I do not think this is a great team. Plus, you have to remember that when they take to the road things usually go from bad to worse for them. Just look at last season: 45-36 at home, 38-43 on the road. They finished the regular season on a 1-5 run all away from home. This team has a lot of problems when they travel. And going up against last year's defending World Series Champion is going to prove to be fatal for the Chicago Cubs team as well as their loyal fans. I just don't see them contending at the plate or on the mound with the Rangers. Take. Thank you.

Arizona Diamondbacks.

World Series Game 3 Winner.

Game 946.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

You may not realize this, but these two teams, through the regular and postseason have met six times in 2023. Guess what folks? Arizona has taken four of the six meetings. Granted, it's a whole different monster when the playoffs arrive. And to take it further, the pressure is even thicker when the World Series is upon us. As respected as the Rangers team is, the Diamondbacks play them very tough. It took extra innings for Texas to prevail in Game 1. Game 2 saw Arizona absolutely shred them. Game 3’s scheduled starters are Max Scherzer and Brandon Pfaadt.  There is no question the Rangers right-hander is going to go down as one of the most competitive pitchers of the past era. Let's face it, he is a 3X Cy Young Award winner. He is also a 4X wins leader. However, I think we would all agree, he isn't the same pitcher he once was. The team has dropped four of his last seven starts. And his numbers do soar when he's away from home. In his last two outings, he has lasted a combined 6.2 innings pitched and yielded seven earned runs. Overall, Texas has also dropped four of their last seven. Winning five of their last seven, Arizona is playing solid baseball. The Diamondbacks right-hander doesn't have the greatest numbers at home this season. But over the last three turns, he is 2-1 with a 2.93 ERA, as the team has won five consecutive outings he has started. As a matter of fact, going back to those last five starts, he has allowed a total of five earned runs in over 21 innings pitched. If you just look at his last three outings, against the Dodgers once and the Phillies twice, he has been solid against two of the most explosive lineups in baseball. Playing at home will definitely benefit ‘Zona here. Take the Diamondbacks. Thank you. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

Game 934.

5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST.

It's no secret that the away team has won each of the games in the series. But the tide is gonna’ turn here tonight. In ta game 7 matchup at home with Scherzer and Javier on the mound, everything points us towards the Astros. They have so much postseason experience, it is uncanny. Not only that, but the once reliable, Scherzer just might be a little past his prime. The team has lost three of his last four starts. And let's face it, in two of those starts, he gave up a total of 12 earned runs in just 7.0 innings pitched. On the other hand, Javier has pitched very well, as the team has won four of his last five outings. And to be quite honest, he hasn't had a poor performance in quite some time. We all know that come to playoffs, it's a whole different monster. And there are very few teams in the League, if any they have the postseason experience that Houston possesses. Take the Astros. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies.

Game 932.

2:05 PM PST/5:05 PM EST.

My friends, this is certainly a lot of juice to lay on Philadelphia. But a win is a win. This team has played the best baseball at home this month by far. Let's face it, in the games they’ve won in this series, they’ve won with authority. In the games they've dropped, they’ve been competitive in both. They have a chance to become the first team to win back-to-back N.L. pennants since the Dodgers did it in the 2017/2018 seasons. Philly took Games 1 and 2 at home by a combined score of 15-3. The pitching matchup of Merrill Kelly, and Aaron Nola certainly favors the home team here. The team has won Nola's last six outings. And by the way, he has allowed two runs or less in each of those six turns. Too many factors point towards Philadelphia. Take the Phillies. Thank you.

Phillies.

Game 905.

2:05 PM PST/5:05 PM EST.

Short and sweet, folks. Philly has had their way with Arizona, taking both Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined score of 15-3. Going back a bit, the Phillies have taken five in a row over the Diamondbacks. Actually, you've got to give it to Philadelphia, which is on an 8-1 run overall, taking down all opponents recently, including New York, Miami, and Atlanta. Just over the last four games, they have crushed 15 home runs, which is a record by a team in a four-game span in Major League postseason history. While, I think the pitching matchups are solid here. You can’t ignore the fact Brandon Pfaadt, Arizona’s starter today, has allowed 22 home runs in 96 innings pitched during the regular season. Despite a couple of rough outings, the team has one Ranger Suárez' last five starts. The left-hander has done quite well as a guest this season, going 3-3 with a 2.75 on the road in 2023. The Phillies pitching has been outstanding, allowing three runs or less than eight of their last nine outings. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Over 8.5 Braves/Phillies.

Game 4 Totals Moneymaker.

Games 943/944.

5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST.

Well, my friends, to say this has been a strange postseason so far, would be an understatement. Just think of it, the Blue Jays, Rays, Orioles, Brewers, Dodgers, and Marlins are all gone. The first five of those departures have been a bit of a surprise. The American League Championship Series will be between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile the Arizona Diamondbacks are laying and wait for the winner of the Philadelphia Phillies/Atlanta Braves series. Currently the Phillies own a 2-1 lead in this series. My friends, six of the last nine meetings between these two National League East rivals have gone over the total. This does include two of the three games played in the current series. These are two of the most explosive offenses in baseball. Coming into Game 4, the Braves have played to seven overs in their last 10 outings, while the Phillies have played to six overs in their last 10 contests. Obviously, as I mentioned earlier, these are two of the best offenses in baseball. Atlanta needs to win tonight to extend the series. And Philly wants to end this series tonight. It is the pitching matchups that I find very interesting. Spencer Strider and Ranger Suárez are scheduled. Overall, the Braves right-hander has done well during the regular season against Philadelphia. But he has an 0-2 record in two playoff starts against the Phillies, with a whopping ERA of 5.79. Coming into the start, although he is 3-0 his last three turns, he has an ERA of5.09. The Philadelphia right-hander also has done well against today's opponent. However, coming into today's contest, over his last three outings, despite being 2-0, he has a colossal ERA of 5.71. Not to mention his 5.45 ERA at home this season. Both teams desperately need to win tonight. The starters have been getting lit up of late. Take the over. Thank you.

Texas Rangers.

Grand Slam.

Game 926.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

Texas knows a win here and they close out the series and get a little bit more time to rest, heal, and prepare for their next opponent. You may not realize this, but taking both Games 1 and 2 of this series, the Rangers have now taken five of the last six meetings with the Orioles this season. The pitching matchup of Kremer and Eovaldi, in my opinion, is a mismatch. The Orioles right hander is 0-1 with a 5.17 ERA in three career stats versus the Rangers. The Texas right-hander, in 18 career starts against Baltimore, is 8-2 with a 3.23 ERA. Both starters come into this matchup running hot. But playing Texas at home down two games to none, Baltimore has a lot of pressure on them. And folks, this team does not do well under pressure. Take the Rangers. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers.

Best bet.

Game 908.

6:20 PM PST/9:20 PM EST.

Normally, I don't put out games this high of a price. But we are working with a limited amount of contests on the card due to the postseason. And win is a win is a win.

Once again, the Dodgers have dominated the National League this season. They took the West with ease, finishing 16.0-games ahead of the Diamondbacks, at 100-62. Obviously, Los Angeles has dominated most opponents this season. And Arizona is one of those teams. Just recently, they have taken five consecutive meetings over their division opponent. There are so many reasons why I like the Dodgers here. But one of the most significant reasons is today's starting pitchers. Merrill Kelly and Clayton Kershaw are scheduled. Throw out the Arizona right-hander’s numbers this season. Although they're decent, they're not great. But something you should definitely be aware of is the fact that in 16 career regular season starts versus LA, he is 0-11 with a 5.49 ERA. We can talk about Kershaw's numbers this season as he was 13-5 with a 2.46 ERA overall, which includes a 7-1, 1.58 ERA record at home. But even more impressive is his career numbers against Arizona. The seasoned veteran, in 44 career regular season starts against the Diamondbacks, is 22-12 with a 2.73 ERA. Guys this game is going to get ugly. The Dodgers want to end this series quickly and rest up for the next opponent in the NLCS. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves.

Double Play.

Game 902.

3:05 PM PST/6:05 PM EST.

Normally, I don't put out games this high of a price. But we are working with a limited amount of contests on the card due to the postseason. And win is a win is a win.

Once again, the Atlanta Braves in my opinion, has played the most solid and consistent baseball all season. They have dominated just about every opponent they have faced in 2023. That includes the Philadelphia Phillies. Just going back till the end of May, the Braves have taken seven in the last 10 meetings with the Phillies. They also happen to be one of the best home teams in all of the Majors. Today's pitching matchup is scheduled to be Ranger Suárez and Spencer Strider. The Philadelphia left-hander possesses some good numbers, and has done well in his limited, postseason appearances, but just doesn't possess the numbers, the Atlanta, right-hander possesses. It's hard to argue with a 20-5 record with a 3.86 ERA. Lol. FYI guys, the Braves have scored five or more runs in nine of their last 10 games. Not only do they have solid pitching, their lineup is also one of the most explosive in all of baseball. Take Atlanta. Thank you.

Baltimore Orioles.

Grand Slam.

Game 904.

10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST.

While Texas has played well this season, one place they have struggled, is on the road. They must go into Camden Yards and play one of the best home teams in all of baseball. Going back to last season, Baltimore has taken seven of the last 10 meetings in this American League rivalry. Today's starters are Andrew Heaney and Kyle Bradish. The Ranger’s left-hander is 10-6 with a 4.15 ERA on the campaign. And in seven career appearances, which includes six starts against the Orioles, he is 2-3 with a whopping ERA of 7.63. The Baltimore right-hander is 12-7 with a 2.83 ERA in 2023. In three career games against Texas, he is 0-0 with a 1.35 ERA. However, in August and September he is on a 6-1 run with a 2.09 ERA in 11 starts during the two months. The Texas starter is making just his second start back after being in the bullpen for several weeks. To be honest with you, he hasn't gone more than four or five innings in months. I like the situation here for the home team. Take Baltimore. Thank you.

Minnesota Twins.

Grand Slam.

Game 956.

1:35 PM, PST/4:35 PM EST.

Minnesota ended an 18-game winless streak in the postseason yesterday by taking down Toronto, 3-1. The pressure is off the Twins now, and they can start looking towards the future as opposed to worrying about the past. José Berrios and Sonny Gray are schedule starters in Game 2. The Blue Jays right-hander is 11-12 with a 3.65 ERA in 32 starts this season. As you may recall, he spent six seasons with Minny. In five outings against his former team, he is a respectful 3-1, but does have any ERA of 4.03. The Twins right-hander is 8-8 with a 2.79 ERA in 32 starts during the regular season. He finished very strong to close out the season, sporting a 1.54 ERA and his final seven turns. He is 4-4 in 15 career appearances, which includes 14 starts against the Blue Jays. But owns a much more respectable ERA of 2.91 in those appearances. In four career playoff starts with both Oakland and New York, Gray has an ERA of 2.95. Both on the mound and at the plate Minnesota outclasses Toronto. Take the Twins. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers

Double Play.

Game 950.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

Maybe Arizona took four of the six meetings against Milwaukee this season, but come the playoffs, it is a whole different monster. Entering today’s matchup, the Brewers have won for their last five while the Diamondbacks are on a four-game cold streak. In my opinion, there is no comparison between today’s starting pitchers. Corbin Burns, who has a 10-8 record with a 3.39 ERA this season, has been solid the entire campaign. Brandon Pfaadt, who is 3-9 with a 5.72 ERA on the campaign, has been spotty at best. An added factor is Arizona just 41-40 away from home this season, while Milwaukee is a whopping, 49-32 at home. This may be a high price, but you don’t pay juice on the winner. Take the Brewers. Thank you.

Toronto Blue Jays.

Best Bet.

Game 947.

1:35 PM PST/4:35 PM EST.

These two teams have split six meetings this season. However, Toronto has taken two of the three meetings played in Minnesota. Granted, the Twins were a little more impressive in the last few weeks of the campaign, but the Blue Jays are one of the most impressive road teams in baseball this season, sporting a 46-35 away record. Something else I think is very important here; Minnesota’s last postseason victory was in October of 2014. They have lost 18 consecutive playoff games since. Starting pitchers today are Kevin Gausman, and Pablo Lopez. Gausman has made seven post season starts, while Lopez has only made one appearance in his career in the playoffs. I’ve said before, and I will say it again, postseason experience is huge. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you.

Texas Rangers.

Grand Slam.

Game 943.

12:05 PM PST/3:05 PM EST

Texas has taken four of the six meetings this season against Tampa Bay. While both teams enter today’s match up on a 6-4 run, I feel the starting pitching gives the visitor a significant advantage. Jordan Montgomery and Tyler Glasnow are scheduled today. Offensively, the Rangers have as good or better numbers than the Rays. But going back to the pitching, Montgomery has been solid down the stretch, going 2-0 to 0.67 ERA over past four starts, allowing just 19 hits in 27 innings pitch. He has made two career postseason appearances, which includes one start, sporting an ERA of 1.35. Glasnow is 10-7 with a 3.53 ERA, being hit or miss in the month of September, going 3-3 with a 4.86 ERA in six outings. Over his career, he has had a lot of problems come playoff time, he is just 2-5 with a whopping ERA 5.75 and nine starts in the postseason. While their career numbers against today’s opponent, definitely favors Glasnow, but come to playoffs, it is a whole different monster. And I just don’t see him being successful in the postseason.  And just for the record, three of his last four turns during the regular season, he got plowed for 14 runs. Take the ‘dog here. Take the Rangers. Thank you.

Baltimore Orioles on the run line.

Double Play.

Game 980.

3:35 PM PST/6:35 PM EST.

With just a handful of games left in the regular season, the Baltimore Orioles, which have earned a postseason spot already, sit 2.5 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in first place of the American League East. They have won two in a row and six of their last nine outings. This season, they have taken both meetings with the Washington Nationals. And going back a bit, they have taken eight of the last nine overall matchups with their National League East rival. Let’s face it, the Nationals started making vacation plans for October a while ago (lol). While they are a dismal, 35-41 on the road this season, the Orioles are a very impressive, 45-30 at home. Scheduled starters today are Josiah Gray and Kyle Bradish. The Washington right-hander is 8-12 with a 4.00 ERA on the campaign. The team has dropped three of his last four outings. The Baltimore right-hander is 11-7 with a 3.01 ERA in 2023. And the team has won seven of his last nine turns. I look for the explosive Orioles offense to light up the Washington pitching staff here. Take the Baltimore on the run line. Thank you

Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB Double Play.

Game 901.

10:15 AM PST/1:15 PM EST.

Milwaukee’s magic number is four, my friends. It’s been a long, tough regular season for many of the teams in baseball. However, with just a handful of games left, the Brewers need four wins to clinch the NL Central. What better team to face than the divisions, last place representative, the St. Louis Cardinals. Milwaukee has taken it up a notch since mid-August, winning 21 of 30 contests. They have taken two of the first three games of this series thus far. This is a perfect opportunity for them to get another win to achieve their goal. Wade Miley and Miles Mikolas are scheduled starters here. The Brewers left-hander is 8-4 with a 3.38 ERA on the campaign. The Cardinals right-hander is 7-12 with a 4.84 ERA this season. Going back to Miley, on the road this season he is a very respectable 3-2 with a 2.98 ERA. At home Mikolas is 2-6 with a 5.48 ERA. My friends, in his last seven turns, the he has gotten plowed for 32 earned runs. Since the beginning of June, the team has dropped 15 of his 20 starts. Very simply, baseball is the streakiest of all sports. And there’s no question Milwaukee is streaking and St. Louis is not. Take the Brewers. Thank you.

Baltimore Orioles.

Grand Slam.

Game 967

11:10 AM PST/2:10 PM EST.

With just a handful of games left in the regular season, the Baltimore orioles, have a slim, 2.5 game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. While they have clinched the playoffs, so has the Rays. The Orioles must keep their foot on the gas to stay atop the competitive division. We all know the advantages of finishing the regular season as a division leader. The Houston Astros are basically in the same boat. However, I think we could see that this team is not the same team. we have been accustomed to watching over recent years. This season they are looking a little bit more mortal than ever. Baltimore has taken the last three meetings against Houston, including Games 1 and 2 of this series. They are currently riding a four-game win streak, while the Astros have a dropped six of their last 10. On the mound today are Kyle Bradish, and Christian Javier. Bradish, who is 11-7 with a 3.12 ERA has been stellar. He comes off his first loss since July 26. Prior to the loss, the team won seven consecutive starts he made. Over his career, he is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA against Houston. Javier is 9-4 with a 4.74 ERA on the campaign. He is winless over his past for starts, going 0-2 with a 6.16 ERA in that span.  He has only faced Baltimore five times, which includes two states in his career, going 1-1 with a 2.04 ERA. However, in his lone appearance this season, he allowed two runs and three walks over five innings. During their current four-game win streak, Baltimore’s lineup has exploded for 30 runs, while they’re pitching staff has allowed just 16 runs. Just over there last four games, then Houston pitching staff has allowed eight or more runs in three of those four contests. Take the Orioles. Thank you.

Seattle Mariners on the run line.

MLB Double Play.

Game 923.

6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST.

Seattle sits in second place in the AL West, tied with Texas, 1.5 GB of Houston. They are also in a dogfight right on the cusp of earning a Wildcard spot. No question, they must keep their foot on the gas until the end of the regular season. They have dominated Oakland, winning nine of the last 10 meeting with their division rival, including Game 1 of this series yesterday, 5-0. That defeat was the fifth straight for the A’s. Just when you think things can’t get any worse, The M’s send right-hander Luis Castillo (13-7, 3.08 ERA), who is unbeaten in last 11 starts, going 7-0 with a 3.26 ERA. The team has won his last nine turns. Right-hander Paul Blackburn (4-5, 4.14 ERA) hasn’t pitched no more than five innings in any of his three September starts, going 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA. In seven career starts against Seattle, he is 2-3 with a 5.09 ERA. During their current five-game slide, Oakland has been outscored by a combined, 34-8. The Mariners bats will demolish Blackburn, while Castillo keeps the A’s lineup in check. Take Seattle on the run line. Thank you.

Texas Rangers.

Double Play.

Game 959.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

With Texas and Toronto both trying to make the postseason, it’s hard to ignore the Rangers record against the Blue Jays this season. They have taken the last five of the six meetings in 2023. Eovaldi and Gausman are set to start here. While both have respectable numbers this campaign, I certainly like the visitor in this contest as he has been money on the road, sporting a 6-1 mark with a 2.76 ERA away from home. The Texas bats will continue to explode here. They already account for more than a full run per game than does their opponent. Take the Rangers. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Early Game Winner.

Game 969.

10:35 PM PST/1:35 PM EST.

There’s a lot of pride in those Yankees pinstripes. Yesterday, New York won both ends of a doubleheader over Boston in Fenway Park a few days ago. Then yesterday’s meeting was postponed. Obviously, both of these teams had higher expectations or I should say higher hopes this season. Right now, they are competing not to finish in last place in the American League East. Granted, it’s the most competitive division of baseball. And granted, both teams have winning records. But neither wants to finish dead last in the division. I do feel New York has a little more strength and depth. Getting both wins yesterday will further motivate the Yankees. Take New York. Thank you.

Toronto Blue Jays.

Grand Slam Play.

Came 916.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

Both Texas and Toronto need victories right now. Currently the Blue Jays sit in third place in American League East, 10.5 games back in the division. But are +1.0 games for a Wildcard spot. The Rangers sit in third place in the AL West, 3.0 games back in the division. However, are just on the wrong side of the cutline for a WC spot by 0.5 games. Texas is on a dismal, 6-16 overall run, dropping seven of their last 10 as a visitor. Toronto has won eight of their last 10, including all four of their games played as a host. Scheduled today on the road is Dane Dunning, who is a respectable 9-6 with a 3.88 ERA on the campaign. The right-handler does own a 2-0 record with a 3.74 ERA in four career stats against the Blue Jays. However, the team has dropped his last five starts. Just over his last three outings, he is 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA. Taking the mound at home is Chris Bassett. He also has respectable numbers this year, going 14-7 with a 3.69 ERA. In 14 career outings, which does include 10 starts against the Rangers, he is 5-2 with a 3.32 ERA. The team has won his last two turns. As a matter fact, he has pitched quite well since mid-June, going 15 consecutive starts not allowing more than four earned runs in any appearance. Over his last three outings, he is 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA. And playing at home this season, he has been very strong, going 7-3 with a 2.80 ERA. With the way the Texas rangers have been struggling a bit, while the Toronto Blue Jays have been surging, and with recent performances by both starting pitchers, we are prompted to take the home team your favorite. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you.

Cincinnati Reds.

Las Vegas Strip Move.

Game 954.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

Oh, how things change over time. A year ago, the Reds were just about the worst team in the NL Central, while the Cardinals were vying for a postseason spot. One year later and Cincinnati is just 5.5 games back in the division and 0.5 games back of a Wildcard slot. Meanwhile the Cardinals dwell in the division cellar, 16.5 games back overall and 11.5 games back for a very slimming Wildcard situation. Cincinnati has taken five of the last eight meetings in this rivalry. Both at the plate and on the mound, Cincy is far stronger. Speaking of the mound, today’s schedule starters are Rom and Abbot. The Cardinals left-hander is looking for his first win in only his fourth Major league start. The team has lost his three previous starts, as he allowed a total of 11 earned runs in just 13+ innings pitched. On the road this season, the young hurler is 0-2 with a 7.24 ERA. The Reds left-hander is 8-4 with a 3.22 ERA on the campaign. The team has won 13 of his 17 starts in 2023. He comes in to today’s turn pitching very strongly in five consecutive outings. At home this season, he is 3-2 with a very solid ERA of 2.66. My friends, St. Louis isn’t playing for anything right now. And I doubt they’re going to jeopardize any of their key players for too much longer this season. The stronger, hotter, and hungrier team in search of a post season berth is the way to go here. Take Cincinnati. Thank you.

Seattle Mariners.

Grand Slam.

Game 907.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

Seattle sits just 1.0 behind Houston in the American League West, and are +1.5 games ahead of the cut line for a Wildcard spot. But the Mariners have a lot more on their mind and motivating them than just a Wildcard spot. They want to take the division for sure. Tampa Bay sits 3.5 games behind Baltimore in the competitive, American League East. Since the Opening Day of the campaign, the Rays have played just about the most consistent baseball in the AL. These two teams met in a three-game series at the end of June/beginning of July, in which Seattle took two of the three meetings. Castillo and Littell are scheduled starters here today. The Mariners right-hander has been very good luck for the team as they have won his past seven starts. On the road this season, he is 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA. The Rays right-hander has yielded four earned runs in each of his last three starts, while the team has dropped three of his last five outings. When at home this season, his numbers skyrocket, going 1-1 with a 6.04 ERA at Tropicana Field in 2023. Seattle got the better of Tampa Bay in the earlier series and I believe have a better starting pitcher on the mound. Take the Mariners. Thank you.

Over 9 in the Rockies/Diamondbacks matchup.

Grand Slam Play.

Games 911/912.

6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST.

In a contest between two teams that share a division, and obviously know each other very well, this game is going to fly over the total. As we all know, the Arizona Diamondbacks sit in second place in the NL West and currently are right in the thick of things for a Wildcard spot. It’s going to be tough to make up the 14 games they are behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the division. However, they can still very much better themselves for that Wildcard situation. On the other hand, the Colorado Rockies possess the worst record in the National League. They have no chance at a playoff spot. As a matter fact, right now they are making vacation and golf reservations for October (Lol). But they can save a little face and give their fans a little something to be excited about by putting some runs on the board and possibly even some victories. These two rivals have faced each other 11 times this season, with six of the contests being played in Colorado. We all know that when playing at Coors Field we see some of the highest totals in baseball. As a matter fact, most of the games played by these teams there are set at around 12 runs. Maybe that’s why six of the 11 contests this season between these two teams have gone under the total. Today’s meeting, we see Kyle Freeland and Brandon Pfaadt scheduled. The Rockies left-hander is 5-14 with a 5.18 ERA on the campaign, while the Arizona right-hander is 1-7 with a 6.21 ERA in 2023. Freeland, in 19 appearances against the Diamondbacks over his career, is 3-8 with a 5.49 ERA, which includes a mark this season of 0-2 with a 6.17 ERA. Pfaadt will be making his first lifetime appearance against the Rockies. However, at home this season, he is just 1-4 with a 7.30 ERA. Guys on one side of the field you’ve got a team looking to better their situation for the postseason. On the other side of the field, you’ve got a team which really doesn’t want to hit the dismal mark of 100 losses this season. Take the over. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

Las Vegas Strip Move.

Game 966.

1:10 PM PST/410 PM EST.

With less than 30 games left in the regular season, the Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the most consistent teams in all of baseball in 2023. They sit in second place in the most competitive division in baseball, just 2.5 games back of the Baltimore Orioles. They are also the best home team in the American League, sporting a 45-23 record a Tropicana Field. This season they have dominated Boston, taking seven of eight meetings against their division rival. Brayan Bello and Aaron Civale are scheduled starters here. The Red Sox right-hander is 10-8 with a 3.57 ERA on the campaign. However, in three career starts against the Rays, he is 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA. The Tampa Bay right-hander is 7-3 with a 2.64 ERA in 2023. Over his career, in three starts against Boston, he is 1-1 was a 4.66 ERA. Over the past two seasons, Tampa Bay is 19-8 against Boston. The Rays have dominated this rivalry to say the least. And they have a more experienced and stronger hurler on the mound. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.

Chicago Cubs.

Grand Slam.

Game 952.

11:20 AM PST/2:20 PM EST.

Chicago needs to pile on more victories so they could not just secure themselves a Wildcard spot, but maybe even take the National League Central division. The Cubs sit 3.5 games back of the Brewers in the division. Their opponent today, the San Francisco Giants, are tied for second place in the West. However, are 14.5 games back in the division and still have a chance for a Wildcard spot. But time is running out for this team. The Cubs have taken two of three meetings this season in the first series back in June. Logan Webb and Justin Steele are scheduled starters today. The team has lost Webb’s last three starts, in which the right-hander has an ERA of 5.71. On the other hand, over Steele’s last eight stars, the team has won all eight contests. At home this season, the left-hander is a whopping 11-2 with a 2.46 ERA. The Cubs are certainly stronger at the plate and without question, have the stronger starter here. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Boston Red Sox.

Best Bet play.

Game 919.

5:10 PM PST/810 PM EST.

There isn’t a lot of baseball left in the regular season. One thing for sure, no team wants to finish in last place in the American League East. Boston comes off an atrocious series against Houston in which they were swept, 3-0, being outscored by a combined, 26-11. What better team to face to turn things around then the lowly, Kansas City Royals. Kansas City possesses the second worst record in all of baseball. And by the way, this does include the second worst record at home in the Majors as well. They are just 23-43 at Kauffman Stadium this season. The Red Sox have taken three of the four meetings against the Royals this season. All those games were played at Fenway Park. KC is on the 1-11 overall slide. During that stretch, their offense has struggled even more than usual, accounting for four runs or less 11 times. Believe it or not, their pitching has been even worse. Speaking of which, Paxton and Lyles are set to go today. The Boston left-hander is 7-4 with a 3.99 ERA on the campaign. Over his career in eight starts against Kansas City, he is a perfect 4-0 with a 1.51 ERA. The Royals right-hander is 3-15 with a 6.51 ERA in 2023. Over his career in 10 starts against the Red Sox, he is 2-3 with a 6.66 ERA. I look for the Red Sox offense to break out and explode here as they already average more than a run more per game than the Kansas City’s lineup. Take the Red Sox. Thank you.

Braves/Dodgers UNDER.

MLB DOUBLE PLAY.

Games 955/956.

7:10 PM PST/10:10 PM EST.

Guys, I don’t know if there’s a more anticipated matchup come this postseason than the Braves and the Dodgers. I am well aware of the fact that these two offenses are two of the most explosive lineups in baseball. Actually, they rank first and second in scoring. However, seven of the last 10 meetings they’ve had have all done under the total. Neither one of these teams make many mistakes. Hence their records once again this season. They also both know that whichever team wins this series will have a big leg up psychologically when they square off against one another in the playoffs. Spencer Strider and Lance Lynn are scheduled today. Strider has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season. And while Lynn has not been as impressive on the campaign as in recent campaigns, he is one of the most-seasoned veterans in the Majors. Both teams have strong pitching staffs to back up their starters. This is going to be a much tighter game that many out there think. That’s why we’re going to go under the total today in the Braves/Dodgers. Thank you.

Miami Marlins.

Grand Slam play.

Game 951.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

There isn’t a lot of baseball left in the regular season. And yet, both Miami and Washington are still very much alive. I feel very strongly about the Marlins situation here today, as they have really had their way with the Nationals this season. In the nine meetings these two division rivals have had, Miami has taken seven of the nine. If you’re concerned about the fact the Marlins haven’t put up too many runs lately, don’t be. The Nationals pitching staff is absolutely deplorable. They are one of the worst in the league with a team ERA of nearly 5 earned runs per game. Speaking of pitching, Garret and Adon are schedule today. On the road this season, the Marlins left-hander is 4-2 with a 2.86 ERA. The Nationals have won their right-handers last four outings. However, he has not pitched well at home this season, where he has no decisions with a whopping ERA of 9.90. Take Miami. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Early Game Winner.

Game 957.

10:10 AM, PST/1:10 PM EST.

It’s no secret that the New York Yankees aren’t where they planned to be at this point in the season. I mentioned a few times over recent weeks on shows and in columns that it’s more than just whispers Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone are both on the hot seat. The team needs to turn it up a bit. They do not want to finish in last place in the American League East. Granted, it is the most competitive division of baseball. But they still don’t want to finish last, my friends. I doubt very much they can make up 18 games by the end of the season. Stranger things have happened. But I still doubt very much that they can make up that ground. Especially with the way Baltimore and Tampa Bay have been playing. But what better opponent to face to get some of the well-needed victories than the Detroit Tigers. To say New York has had their way with Detroit would be an understatement. They have taken all three meetings with the Tigers this season. Going back a bit, to last April, they have taken eight of nine matchups against their American League Central rival. Schmidt and Manning are scheduled for today. The New York right hander, despite a not so impressive record, has not gotten blown up in months. As a matter fact, he has allowed three or less runs in 17 of his last 18 starts, going back to mid-May. The Detroit, right-hander is on a pretty good run, pitching well in his last four turns. Prior to that, he was a pretty bad streak. And checking his statistics, he’s had most of his problems at home at Comerica Park this season. The Yankees are playing hotter. And must continue to keep their foot on the gas to climb themselves out of the division cellar. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 919.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

Yes, it’s obvious that New York isn’t where they want to be at this point in the season. They had hopes of winning the American League East. And with just a handful of games left in the regular season, they sit in last place in the division. They have won their last two games, which by the way are Games 1 and 2 of this series with Detroit. Trust me when I tell you, whispers of both Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone, both being on the hot seat at the end of the season are circulating. One thing about the Yankees, they have a lot of pride and certainly don’t want to finish in last place. They play a Tigers team that they have gotten the better of, taking seven of the last eight meetings, going back to April of 2022. On the mound today is Gerrit Cole. The right-hander is 11-4 with a 2.95 ERA on the campaign. To say he has dominated Detroit would be an understatement. Over his career, in 11 starts, he posts a 7-1 record with an anemic ERA of 1.94. It looks to be the Tigers will be calling up left-hander, Joey Wentz from Triple-A Toledo to see some action here today. Playing at home against this opponent is certainly going to be a high-pressure situation for the youngster. Believe it or not, as poorly as the Yankees have done this season (please remember that they sit in the most competitive division in all of baseball), they own better numbers, both on the mound, and that the plate, then their opponents here today. Take the Yankees on the run line. Thank you.

Phillies.

MLB Grand Slam.

Game 922.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

Los Angeles has thrown in the towel on the season, while Philadelphia must keep their foot on the gas. Giolito and Walker are set to start here. The Angels right-hander has earned just one win over his last nine starts. He is atrocious on the road, donning a 3-7 record, with a 6.14 ERA. The team is 19-5 over his last 24 turns. At home, he takes it up a notch, going 9-2 with a 3.27 ERA this season. The L.A. pitching staff has been a doormat regularly. Today, they get trampled. Take Philly. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers.

Game 958.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

This is the time of year in baseball when cream rises to the top. The Brewers, which own the top spot in the NL Central, are red-hot, winning five consecutive outings. Many people thought the Padres would be a contender in the NL West this season. However, they are in fourth place in the division, 18.0 games back. Milwaukee has taken three of the four meetings against San Diego this season. And they enter today’s contest with a much more consistent pitcher on the mound. Brandon Woodruff, who is 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA on the campaign, has made three starts since coming off the 60-day injured list. Over his career, in five appearances against the Padres, which does include four starts, he is 2-1 with a 2.35 ERA. Yu Darvish takes the hill on the road. This season he is 8-9 with a 4.35 ERA, which does include a 0-2 mark in four starts this month. He has a good lifetime, ERA against the Brewers. But is just 2-4 in nine career starts against them. Cream is rising to the top right now. And that is why we are sitting with Milwaukee. Take the Brewers. Thank you.

Chicago Cubs.

Game 953.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

Sitting in second place in the NL Central just 3.0 games back, the Chicago Cubs must keep their foot on the gas right now. What better team to face to get some victories than the Pittsburgh pirates. They have taken all seven meetings against their division rival this season, which includes Game 1 of this series yesterday. The Pirates are sitting in fourth place in the division, 13.5 games back. Today’s pitching matchups certainly favor the visitor as Kyle Hendricks and Mitch Keller or scheduled. The Cubs right-hander is heating up, going 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA over his last three outings. The Pirates right-hander, in nine career games, which includes eight starts against today’s opponent, is 2-4 with a 5.12 ERA. Chicago is hot while Pittsburgh is not. Take the Cubs. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays on the run line.

Best Bet play.

Game 974.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

From opening day up until about a month or so ago, the Tampa Bay Rays played the most consistent baseball in the American League this season. Then they started to feel the fatigue of the long campaign. But folks, they seem to be back on track right now, sitting in second place in the most competitive division of baseball, just 2.0 games back of the Baltimore Orioles. They face a Colorado Rockies team which dwells in the National League West cellar, 28.5 games back. To make matters worse, the Rockies are one of the worst road teams in baseball, going just 20-44 away from home this season. Both on the mound and at the plate, Tampa Bay outclasses Colorado. Their pitching staff ranks seventh in the league, with a Team ERA of 3.89. Compare that to the Rockies staff, which ranks 29th at 5.58. At the plate, they rank fourth, averaging over 5.36 runs per game, while their opponent ranks 18th, averaging 4.41 runs per game. Going back to the pitching, today we have Gomber and Civale. You just can’t compare the two starters. We already talked about the pitching staffs. And we already touched base on the fact that Tampa Bay is in the running to earn back the top spot in their division, and possibly the best overall record in the American League. Take the Rays on the run line. Thank you.

Seattle Mariners on the run line.

Afternoon Delight play.

Game 959.

11:10 AM PST/210 PM EST.

Winners of eighth straight, the Mariners are the hottest team in baseball. They sit just 1.0 game back in the AL West, making the division a three-horse race right now. They face a White Sox opponent that many thought, prior to the season beginning, would compete in for the American League Central. Well folks, they are in fourth place in division, 16.0 games back. I’m not looking to hurt any White Sox fans feelings, but this team is done for the season. They’ve lost nine of their last 11 outings, which does include both Games 1 and 2 of this series. Kirby and Kopech are scheduled here. The Seattle right-hander has pitched quite well, as the team has won seven of his last nine starts. The Chicago right-hander has gotten crushed, as a team has dropped nine of his last 11 outings. His numbers are downright deplorable. I said it before and I’ll say it again, baseball is the streakiest of all the major sports. And right now, there is no team streaking hotter than the Mariners. Take Seattle on the run line. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

Grand Slam play.

Game 914.

5:10 PM PST/810 PM EST.

With the regular season coming close to the end, the Houston Astros are just 1.5 games back in the American League West. They are not used to playing catch-up in the division. But they truly want the top-spot back. With the first place Rangers on the road at the Diamondbacks, and the Astros hosting today, they can certainly close the gap in the division. They took Game 1 of this series with the Boston Red Sox yesterday, 9-4, following a 3-0 hole. Houck and Verlander are scheduled here today. The Red Sox right-hander is 3-6 with a 5.05 ERA on the campaign. He is taking the mound for the first time in a little over two months. But going into the break, which was due to a facial fracture, he wasn’t so hot. As a matter of fact, he went nine consecutive starts without a win as the team dropped six of his final seven turns. The Astros right-hander is 8-6, with a 3.36 ERA in 2023. This will be his fourth start since re-joining Houston at the trade deadline. In 19 career regular season starts against Boston, he has an ERA of 2.87. Once again, this season, between taking the mound for the Mets and the Astros, he has done well at home, going 5-3 with a 2.49 ERA. Houston has their sights set on taking over the American League West again. And also letting the rest of the American League know that they are back. Take the Astros. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

MLB DOUBLE PLAY.

Game 923.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

Once again, as crunch time approaches, Los Angeles is heating-up, winning 13 of their last 14 contests. They know they are on a possible collision course with Atlanta come the postseason. These are the two best teams with the two best records in the N.L. The Dodgers are not just a force at home this season, they are doing pretty well on the road as well, going 33-26 away from home in 2023. Not only that, but this season, during Interleague play, they have dominated A.L. opponents, taking 10 of their last 14 meetings. Going in the opposite direction is the Cleveland Guardians, which do own the second-spot in the American League Central. However, they sport a losing record of 59-66. This is a team barely staying afloat at Progressive Field at 32-31 at home. Not only have they had trouble with their own league, but against National League opponents this season they are just 17-21. This is the first meeting between these two teams this season. Scheduled to take the mound today are Bobby Miller and Noah Syndergaard. The Dodgers right-hander owns a very respectable record of 7-2 with a 3.70 ERA this season. The Guardians right-hander is just 2-6 with a 6.57 ERA. Yes, he does know the Los Angeles team well as he was on their roster as a starter earlier this season. But this won’t help him here. Over his last three outings, Miller is 1-0 to 1.15 ERA. And on the road, he is a perfect, 4-0 with a 2.19 ERA. Over his last three outings, Syndergaard is an atrocious, 1-3 with a whopping ERA of 8.40. And at home this season, he is just 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA. The Dodgers explosive offense averages more than a run and a half per game then does the Guardians 28th ranked lineup. Take Los Angeles on the run line. Thank you.

Toronto Blue Jays.

Double Play.

Game 921.

10:40 am pst/1:40 pm est.

As we are head into September, both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cincinnati Reds have to keep their foot on the gas to ensure themselves a possible postseason spot. These two split out Games 1 and 2 of this series. But there’s no question that the Blue Jays are a strong play here today. For starters, they are a pretty darn good road team, going 36-29 away from home this season. Meanwhile, the Reds aren’t the best home team, my friends, sporting a 31-33 mark a Great American Ball Park this season. Next, let’s go to the starters; Ryu and Greene are scheduled here today. The Toronto left-hander is 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA on the campaign. He is making his fourth start of the season after being sidelined with an elbow issue. He has had very good success against Cincinnati over his career, going 5-2 with a 3.23 ERA in eight starts. By the way, he has amassed 47 strikeouts in 47 1/3 innings pitched against them. His last two starts, the South Korean standout has been absolutely stellar, going nine full innings and allowing zero earned runs. The Reds right-hander is 2-4 with a 3.93 ERA on the campaign. He’s going to be activated from the 60-day injured list as he himself was sidelined with a hip issue. He has only faced the Blue Jays once in his career, a little more than a year ago. It’s been a little over two months since he has taken the mound. But at home this season, he dons an ugly, 0-3 record, with a whopping ERA of 5.18. How many innings each starter will go, is uncertain. However, one thing for sure…when these two teams go to the bullpen, there is a huge disparity as the Blue Jays pitching staff ranks number one in baseball with a Team ERA of 3.67, while the Reds staff ranks 25th with a 4.72 ERA. Take Toronto. Thank you.

New York Mets.

Double Play release.

Game 953.

4:15 PM PST for 7:15 PM EST.

New York is starting to catch a little bit of fire again, my friends. They have won five of their last six, which includes both Games 1 and 2 of this series, outscoring St. Louis by a combined, 11-3. As a matter of fact, the Mets have had their way with the Cardinals, taking five of the last seven overall meetings, going back to last season. Today’s starters are Senga and Mikolas. The New York right-hander has not allowed more than three earned runs in any start since June 17. Meanwhile, the St. Louis right-hander has had a rough go of it. The team has lost 11 of his last 14 starts. The Cardinals seem to be a little too far gone at this point to redeem themselves and get back into any chance for a postseason spot. This is a team that many thought would win the NL Central. The Mets right now sit 23.0 games back in the East. Don’t put too much stuck into that my friends. The second place Phillies are 13.5 games back in the division. However, New York still has to save face and justify their very high payroll. Take the Mets. Thank you.

Texas Rangers.

Best Bet.

Game 910.

5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST.

My friends, there really isn’t a lot of baseball left in the regular season. But as the campaign progresses, we can clearly see that Texas and Los Angeles are heading in opposite directions. The Rangers are perched atop the American League West at 72-48, owning a 3.5-game cushion. The Angels sit in fourth place in the division at 59-62, 13.5-games back. Texas has taken five of the nine meetings against Los Angeles this season. This does include Games 1 and 2 of this series, outscoring their opponent buy a combined, 19-3. Detmers and Gray are schedule starters today. You just can’t compare the two. The Angels left-hander is 2-9 with a 5.27 ERA. Over his last three outings, he is 0-2 with a whopping ERA of 13.09. On the road this season, his numbers are just as ugly, going 0-6 with a 6.70 ERA. The Rangers right-hander is 8-5 with a 3.66 ERA on the campaign. He has done very well at home, going 5-1 with a 3.13 ERA. Texas scores just about a full run more per game then does Los Angeles, while their pitching staff has an ERA of more than a half a run less per game. No matter how you cut it you’ve got to take the Rangers. Thank you.

Texas Rangers on the run line.

MLB DOUBLE PLAY.

Game 906.

5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST.

Texas enters Game 1 of this series on an 8-2 run, leading the AL West by 2.5 games, with the AL’s second-best mark of 70-48. Los Angeles is on a 3-7 cold streak, dwelling in the divisions fourth spot, 11.5 games back at 59-60. The Angels, which possess a 34-44 road record this season, go into Globe Life Field to face the Majors best home team, the Rangers, owning a 40-20 record in their stadium. Sandoval and Scherzer are scheduled here today. The Los Angeles left-hander is 6-8, with a 3.86 ERA this season, as the team has lost five of his last seven starts. The Texas right-hander owns a very impressive, 11-4 mark with an ERA of 3.88 on the campaign. Over his career, he has faced today’s opponent six times, dominating them, with a 4-1 record and a 2.45 ERA. Over their last 10 contests, the Angels have accounted for three or less runs eight times while their pitching staff has allowed five or more runs six times. Meanwhile, in their last 10 outings, the Rangers offense has exploded for five runs or more seven times, while their pitching staff has only allowed more than three runs just once in that same 10 game time span. Take Texas on the run line. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

DP.

Game 916.

4:15 pm pst/7:15 pm est.

The Astros have had their way with the Angels, taking eight of the 11 meetings this season by a combined score of 72-52, which includes Game 1 of this series yesterday, 11-3. Los Angeles is struggling, dropping eight of their last 10 to drop into fourth place in the A.L. West, 11.5 games back. Over that 10-game span, they lineup has accounted for five of more runs just three times while their pitching and defense has gotten smoked for five or more runs seven times. Anderson and France are scheduled to start here. The Angels LH is 0-1 with a 6.37 ERA over six career starts against the Astros. The Houston RH has been exceptional as the team has won the last seven games he has made an appearance. The big difference here is the contrast between he pitching staffs and the better and more consistent lineup of the Astros. Take Houston. Thank you.  

Texas Rangers on the run line.

High Roller play.

Game 963.

12:35 PM PST/3:35 PM EST.

These two American League West representatives continue to go in opposite directions. The Texas Rangers have a stronghold in their division, in first place at 68-46, possessing a three-game lead. The Oakland Athletics, dwell in last place in the division and own the worst overall record in the Majors at 32-82. Just for the record folks, they are 36 games back in the West. The Rangers, which are on an eight-game overall win streak, have taken Games 1-2 of this series by a combined score of 11-4. As a matter fact, they have truly dominated the A’s, taking seven of nine meetings this season. In those seven victories, they have outscored their opponent by a combined 54-12. As a matter of fact, in all of their victories, over their division opponent in 2023, not one has come by less than two runs per game.  Montgomery and Pruitt are expected to start here today. There is no question the Texas left-hander is the better hurler. I don’t expect the Oakland right-hander to see any more than an inning or two of action. This certainly benefits the number one ranked scoring offense in baseball of the Rangers as then they must then face the 30th ranked pitching staff of the Athletics. Take Texas on the run line. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers on the run line.

MLB Double Play release.

Game 910.

5:10 PM, PST/8:10 PM EST.

A National League division leader, squares off here against a division doormat in Game 2 of this series. The Brewers own the top-spot in the Central. But they only have a 1.5 game lead over the Reds. They need to keep their foot on the gas. The Rockies are already making vacation reservations for October, as they own the worst record in the N.L. Milwaukee took a Game 1 of this series yesterday with authority, crushing Colorado, 12-1. The Rockies took the three earlier meetings back in May. However, a lot of things have changed for both of these teams since then. Kyle Freeland and Wade Miley are scheduled starters here. The Rockies left-hander is a dismal, 4-12 with a 4.86 ERA on the campaign. Things started OK for him in 2023. But he is now 0-8 in his last 12 starts since his last win back in mid-May. The team has dropped eight of his last 10 turns. On the road, things get worse, as he is 1-8 with a 5.33 ERA. The Brewers left-hander is 6-2 with a 3.01 ERA in 2023 and will be making his 300th career start. He seems to be getting stronger as the season is progressing, going 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA in his last six outings. As a matter of fact, in six of his last seven appearances, he has only allowed two runs or less. He has done quite well in his career against today’s opponent, possessing a 9-3 record with a 4.26 ERA in 18 games, which include 17 starts against the Rockies. My friends, Colorado happens to be the worst road team in the National League, at 19-38 away from home this season. When Freeland gets in trouble today, and trust me, he will get in trouble, things will go from bad from to worse as the Rockies staff ranks 29th in the Majors with a Team ERA of 5.55. Takes a Brewers on the runline. Thank you.

Texas Rangers on the run line.

MLB Best Bet play.

Game 971.

6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST.

The Texas Rangers have taken hold of the American League West for a while now. However, they are well aware of the fact that the Houston Astros are just 2.5 games behind them. They need to keep their foot on the gas. This is a team that is riding a six-game hot streak. What better team to face than the sad sack, Oakland Athletics. While the Rangers possess one of the best overall records in baseball, the A’s own its worst. This does include the poorest home record in the Majors at 17-39 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.  These two teams have met seven times in 2023, with Texas taking five of the seven matchups. Going back a bit, they have certainly dominated this division rivalry, taking seven of the last 10 overall matchups. Today’s starters are scheduled to be Dane Dunning and Ken Waldichuk. The Texas right-hander is 9-4 with a 3.14 ERA on the campaign. He’s coming off one of his best outings of the campaign. Over his career, he has faced Oakland six times, including five starts, going 1-0 with a 3.65 ERA.  The A’s left-hander is 2-7 with a 6.52 ERA in 2023. What can you say about him? No matter how you look at it, his numbers are deplorable. His last three outings, he is 0-1 with a 5.68 ERA. At home this season he is 0-2 with a 4.85 ERA. As a matter of fact, the team is 4-13 in his appearances just since mid-May. He has made two starts in his career against the Rangers, with a whopping ERA of 7.20. Texas accounts for better than two runs more per game offensively, while they’re pitching staff ranks 14th and possesses a Team ERA of more than a run and a half less per game than the 30th ranked pitching staff of Oakland. Take the Rangers on the run line. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays on the run line.

Double Play release.

Game 917.

10:40 AM PST/1:40 PM EST.

To say Tampa Bay has dominated Detroit in recent seasons, would be an understatement. Despite dropping yesterday’s Game 2 match up, they have still taken eight of the last 10 meetings. As a matter fact, the last time they lost to the Tigers, they then rattled off five consecutive victories, outscoring them by a combined, 36-3. Currently, the Rays sit in second place in the American League East, 3.0 games back. Don’t feel so sorry for them my friends, they still possess the second-best overall record in the A.L. and the third best overall record in the Majors. However, the playoffs are just around the corner and they must put their foot on the gas. Tyler Glasnow and Matt Manning are scheduled today. The Tampa Bay right-hander has been superb over his last five turns, allowing just five earned runs in over 32 innings pitched. Over his last three outings, he is 2-0 with a 1.71 ERA. And on the road in 2023, he is a very respectable 3-1 with a 2.76 ERA. The Detroit right-hander is 3-3 with a 4.53 ERA on the campaign. He has an ERA at home this season of 4.61. And the team has lost his last three starts. He comes off two horrible outings, dropping both, getting plowed for 11 earned runs in 11 innings pitched. I look for the Rays to bounce back strongly here and get a big win over a lesser opponent. Take Tampa Bay on the runline. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB Best Bet Play.

Game 963.

10:10 PM, PST/1:10 PM EST.

Don’t look now, but the Tampa Bay Rays are looking to get back on top of the American League East. They sit just 2.0 games back of the Baltimore Orioles in the most competitive division in baseball. They have taken all four meetings this season against the Detroit Tigers. Going back to last season, they have certainly dominated their American League Central opponent, winning nine of the last 10 matchups. Both at the plate and on the mound, they outclass their opponent here today. They average nearly a run and a half more per game offensively, while their pitching staff has a lower ERA of nearly three quarters of a run less per game. Speaking of pitching, making his debut for the Rays is Aaron Civale. The right-hander, who was just traded from the Cleveland Guardians, is having an excellent campaign, going 5-2 with a 2.34 ERA. All of his numbers have been solid this season. Over his last three outings, he is 2-0 with a 1.40 ERA. On the road in 2023, he is 2-1 with a 1.66 ERA. Over his career, he has absolutely dominated The Detroit Tigers, going 7-0 with a 2.06 ERA in 10 starts against them. Taking the mound at home is Tarik Skubal, who is 1-1 with a 4.57 ERA. The left-hander has not been good luck to his team this season, as they have lost four of his five starts.  While his numbers are decent at home, over his last three outings, he is 1-1 with a 7.24 ERA. Tampa Bay looks to be back on track and are hungry to get back the top spot in their division. What better team to face than the lowly Detroit squad. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Colorado Rockies/St. Louis Cardinals OVER.

MLB Best Bet Play.

Games, 907/908

5:15 PM, PST/8:15 PM EST.

These two teams have met three times in 2023, combining for a total of 37 runs scored. Last season, in their six meetings, they played to five overs. Funny thing about these two teams, their pitching staffs rank among the worst in baseball. Speaking of pitching, Chris Flexen and Adam Wainwright are scheduled today. The Rockies right-hander is 0-5 with an 8.08 ERA this season. In three career appearances, which includes two starts against the Cardinals, he is 0-3 with an 11.57 ERA. The St. Louis right-hander is 3-5 with a 7.18 ERA in 2023. Over his career, he has an extremely impressive record against Colorado. However, this season is not a normal season for the veteran. Just over his last three outings, he is 0-2 with a 6.28 ERA. And playing a Busch Stadium in 2023, he is a dismal, 1-4 with an 8.16 ERA. I expect both offenses to explode and light up the scoreboard here. Take the over. Thank you.

San Francisco Giants.

MLB Best Bet.

Game 954.

12:45 PM, PT/3:45 PM, ET.

It was only a month ago the Arizona Diamondbacks had full control of the National League West. Now they sit in third place, 5.5 games back in the division. Ahead of them in second place, is today’s opponent, the San Francisco Giants. The Giants have taken the last two games in this four-game stretch. They sit in second place just 2.5 games behind the Dodgers. This is an ideal opportunity for them to put a little more cushion between themselves and the rest of the Western division. Their pitching staff has been stellar, allowing three runs or less than seven of their last eight outings. Speaking of pitching, Brandon Pfaadt and Scott Alexander are scheduled here. The Diamondbacks right-hander is 0-4 with an 8.20 ERA on the campaign. The team has dropped three of his last force starts. His numbers are absolutely deplorable. On the road this season, he is 0-1 with a 7.31 ERA. His last three outings, he is 0-2 with a 7.90 ERA. The Giants left-hander has been a wonderful surprise this season, going 6-1 with a 3.13 ERA. Between starting and relieving, he has made 36 appearances already. I don’t expect him to go much more than an inning or two. But as I mentioned earlier, overall, the San Francisco pitching staff has been shutting down opponents’ lineups. By the way, just for the record, the Arizona lineup has really fallen short lately. They just can’t seem to put too many runs on the board. Take the Giants. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies.

Double Play release.

Game 905.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

You know guys, we are closer to the end of the season then we are to the beginning. There isn’t a ton of baseball left. However, looking at the National League currently, the way the Central and west Divisions are knocking each other off, the Philadelphia Phillies have an excellent chance of at least a postseason spot. With today’s opponent, being an Eastern Division rival, they have a good chance of separating themselves a little bit and bettering their opportunity for a Wild Card spot. The Phillies come in to this match up today a little bit hotter, having taken both Games 1 and 2 of this series. Today’s schedule starters are Wheeler and Garret. The Philadelphia right-hander is 8-5 with a 3.74 ERA on the campaign. The team has won eight of his last nine outings. As a matter fact, he has allowed four runs or less in eight of those nine outings as well. He is extremely strong on the road this season, owning a 6-3 mark with a 3.48 ERA. He took a no decision in his only matchup against Miami in 2023 back on July 7, going six full innings, and only allowing three earned runs. The Marlins left-hander is 5-3 with a 4.08 ERA this season. While Miami has fared well in his turns since the end of May, he has started to spring a leak, allowing three or more earned runs in four of his last five appearances. At home, he is just 2-2 with a 5.40 ERA this season. And as I mentioned earlier, he’s started to crack a bit. Over his last three outings, he is 0-1 with a 6.59 ERA. The Phillies are certainly playing more consistent baseball and without question, have a better starter on the mound. This is an ideal opportunity to better their postseason chances while separating the team from the rest of the NL East. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

San Diego Padres on the run line.

Top-Rated Play.

Game 907.

5:40 PM PST/8:40 PM EST.

San Diego has won three in a row and six of their last 10. Meanwhile, Colorado is just awful, donning the worst overall record in the National League. Lugo and Gomber are set to take the hill today. The Padres right-hander has faced the Rockies 10 times, three of them starts, and is 3-0 with a 2.64 ERA in 30 2/3 innings. He has been significantly more reliable. Once the Colorado hurler gets in trouble, things go from bad to worse for the Rockies, as their pitching staff ranks 29th, with a Team ERA of 5.49. Take San Diego on the run line. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

MLB GOM.

Game 966.

11:10 am pst/2:10 pm est.

The Astros took Game 2 of this series with authority yesterday, 17-4. These two A.L. powerhouses are going in opposite directions as the Rays continue to slide, losing seven of their last 10, while the Astros are riding a 7-3 surge. Littell and Bielak are scheduled here today. No one expects the Rays right-hander to go more than a few innings. This is huge for us as the once solid, T.B. bullpen, has been getting plowed lately. Houston is money, and this time of year, expect them to step up. Especially against a team they may face come the postseason. Take the Astros. Thank you.

Minnesota Twins on the run line.

Double Play release.

Game 913.

4:10 PM PT/7:10 PM EST.

Minnesota has played solid baseball since the Opening Day of the season. However, they hit a little bit of a speedbump the last few games, dropping three in a row. This is a quality team, my friends. They are well aware of the fact that Cleveland sits just 1.5 games behind them in the Central Division. The Guardians are the only true threat in the division. They need to put some W’s on the board and they need them now. What better team to face than Kansas City. The Royals possess the second worst overall record in baseball at 29-76. Oh, and by the way, just for the record, they are 31.5 games back in the Division. This is a team that’s already making reservations for golf outings and vacations for October (LOL). The Royals did take Game 1 of this series yesterday. However, to say the Twins have gotten the better of them would be an understatement. Minnesota has taken nine of the 11 meetings in this Division rivalry this season. The last time they dropped a game to today’s opponent was at the end of April. They then rattled off four consecutive victories over their division rival. This is a team that averages nearly a run more per game while they’re pitching staff allows nearly 1.5 runs less per game. Speaking of pitching, today’s schedule starters are Bailey Ober and Jordan Lyles. The Twins right-hander is 6-4 with a 2.76 ERA on the campaign. The team has won five of his last seven turns. As a matter of fact, he has gone 10 consecutive starts allowing three or less runs. His last three outings, he is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA. And when a visitor this season, he is a very impressive 4-1 with a 2.41 ERA. The Royals right-hander is 1-12 with a 6.19 ERA on the campaign. In five career starts against Minnesota, Lyles is 0-2 with a 5.00 ERA, taking both losses this season. As a matter fact, he has made 19 starts in 2023, as the team has dropped 17 of his 19 turns. At home, he is winless this season, going 0-6 with a 4.91 ERA. I look for Minnesota to bounce back here today and make a statement and further dominate their division opponents. Take the Twins on the runline. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

Grand Slam play.

Game 968.

5:10 PM PT/8:10 PM ET.

These two teams are certainly two of the best not just in the American League, but in all of baseball. And they seem to be on a collision course for a postseason matchup as well. However, as we all know, baseball is a very streaky sport. Currently, Tampa Bay is starting to look fatigued, as the long season is taking its toll on the team, dropping 15 of their last 20 contests. Meanwhile, after a slow start, Houston is starting to heat up. They have won six of their last eight meetings, and are just behind Texas in the West. They have taken eight of the last 10 matchups with the Rays, including two of three this season. Starters today are McClanahan and Javier. There is no question that the Tampa Bay left-hander is one of the best in baseball this year. However, he has had problems with Houston in his career, going 0-2 with a 7.00 ERA in two lifetime starts against them, both of which came towards the end of last year. The Astros right-hander has done well against the Rays, going 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA in three lifetime starts against them. The Tampa Bay pitching has been absolutely atrocious my friends, allowing five or more runs in six of their last 10 games. The way Houston’s bats are heating up, I look for them to explode once again here today and light up the scoreboard. Take the Astros. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies.

High Roller play.

Game 951.

4:05 PM PT/7:05 PM, ET.

Philadelphia is a very good baseball team. Their only fault is being in the same division as Atlanta. They currently sit in second place in the NL East, 10.0 games back. Don’t fool yourself folks, this team is playoff caliber for sure. Meanwhile, after possessing the top spot in the Central for a while, Pittsburgh has now sunk to last place in the division, 11.5 games back. To say the Phillies have had their way with the Pirates would be an understatement. They have taken eight of the last 10 overall meetings going back the last two seasons. This is the first meeting between these two N.L. rivals of 2023. The Phillies enter this matchup winning three of their last four while the Pirates have dropped six off their last 10. Both at the plate and on the mound, Philadelphia outclasses Pittsburgh. Speaking of the mound, Zack Wheeler, and Mitch Keller are scheduled starters today. Both own respectable records this season. However, the Phillies, right-hander is 3-0 with a 2.30 ERA in five career starts against the Pirates. The Pittsburgh right-hander is 0-2 with a 7.80 ERA in three career starts against Philadelphia. Philly needs to put their foot on the gas to better their Wild Card situation, my friends. And facing the lowly Pittsburgh team is an ideal situation for them to do just that. Take the Phillies. Thank you.

Chicago Cubs.

Double Play GOM.

Game 503.

4:45 PM PT/7:45 PM ET.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, baseball is the streakiest of all the major sports when it comes to sports betting. And inside of baseball, without question in my opinion, the Chicago Cubs are the streakiest team. They are the hottest team in the Majors, winning five in a row and seven of their last eight. They enter Game 1 of this series with the Cardinals with confidence, knowing they took the last three meetings less than a week ago against them. As a matter of fact, Chicago, sits just six games back in the NL Central, a full five games ahead of St. Louis in the division. This is a big game for the Cubs today folks, as they can reach a .500 record with a victory here. That’s right, they sit at 50-51 on the campaign and this is a very big game for them to get over the hump. St. Louis, on the other hand has fallen way short of expectations this season. They enter this series-opener, dropping four of their last six enroute to an overall record of 46-57. To be quite honest, they are just as shaky at home as they are on the road this season. Today’s schedule starters are Justin Steele and Miles Mikolas. The Chicago left-hander is a very impressive, 10-3 with a 2.95 ERA in 2023. In three starts against St. Louis this season, he is 3-0 with a 2.95 ERA. The team has won five of his last six overall turns. When he takes to the road this season, he is a very solid 3-1 with a 2.93 ERA. The St. Louis right-hander is 6-5 with a 4.33 ERA on the campaign. This season, he is winless against Chicago, going and 0-0 with a 5.79 ERA in two starts against them. He is allowing 3.2 earned runs per start on the campaign. To be quite honest, he has only had one solid year in the big leagues, and that was back in 2018. His last three starts he is 1-0 with a whopping ERA of 5.14. And playing at Busch Stadium this season, he has 2-2 with a 4.95 ERA. When he gets in trouble my friends, and he will get in trouble, the Cardinals will go to a pitching staff and a bullpen that ranks 23rd in baseball, with a Team ERA of 4.61. Oh, by the way, they also ran 25th in Quality Starts. This doesn’t bode well as the Chicago lineup has exploded, accounting for 7.3 runs per game just over their last 10 contests. Take the Cubs. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

Las Vegas Strip Move play.

Game 968.

9:10 AM, PST/12:10 PM EST.

To say Tampa Bay has had their way with Miami would be an understatement. They’ve taken nine of the last 10 meetings just since April, 2021. This does include a Game 1 victory yesterday, by a score of 4-1. The Rays still possess one of the best overall records in baseball. Although they’ve struggled a bit in July, they are still a monster team with the fourth-ranked scoring offense in baseball and the majors top pitching staff. Meanwhile, the Marlins, since All-Star Break are a dismal 1-9. They just can’t seem to do anything right. Their pitching has been steamrolled since the break. They can’t afford for their pitching to falter as they rank 27th in baseball in scoring. Speaking of pitching, Alcantara and Eflin are scheduled today. The Miami right-hander is 3-9 with a 4.70 ERA on the campaign, which does include a 0-5 record with a 4.98 ERA during day games this season. The Tampa Bay right-hander is 11-5 with a 3.36 ERA in 2023. He has been lights out at home, going 10-1 with a 2.10 ERA on the season. Miami’s pitching has been absolutely atrocious, while they’re hitting has always been less than stellar. With Tampa Bay needing wins right now as they are just 1.5-games back of Baltimore in the American League East, this is an ideal spot for them to catch a National League opponent at the right time. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Toronto Blue Jays.

Double Play release.

Game 929.

7:30 PM, PST/10:10 PM EST.

These two teams, being in different Leagues as you know, don’t face one another very often. However, Toronto took Game 1 of this series yesterday, with authority, 6-3. The Blue Jays are playing very good baseball, going 11-4 their last 15 outings. With all respect to Los Angeles, they have lost three of their last five contests. And only due to Arizona crumbling the last several weeks have they taken control of the first place in the National League West. The Dodgers do score more per game than does the Blue Jays. However, their pitching has significantly dropped off this season, ranking 20th, with a team ERA of 4.41. Meanwhile, you cannot ignore the fact that since the Opening Day of the campaign, Toronto’s pitching staff has been stellar and currently ranks seventh, with a team ERA of 3.83. Speaking of pitching, Chris Bassitt and Julio Urias are scheduled starters today. The Toronto right-hander is 10-5 with a 3.92 ERA in 2023. This season, he has done quite well against National League opponents, going 6-1 against them. The Los Angeles left-hander is 7-6 with a 5.02 ERA on the campaign. While he is good at home, his last three outings, he has an ERA of 5.29. And this season when facing American League foes, he is 0-2. With the way today’s starters have pitched against the opponents Leagues this season and the fact that Toronto has a bit better of a bullpen, we must find value in the visiting underdog. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you.

Baltimore Orioles.

Double Play release.

Game 967.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

At 61-38, the Baltimore Orioles possess the best overall record in the American League. This does include a 31-18 road record, which is the best away mark in all of baseball. They enter Game 1 of this series with the Philadelphia Phillies, red-hot, winning seven of the last 10 overall outings. Meanwhile, the Phillies, which have split their last 10 outings, sit in third place in the NL East, 11.5 games back. Kremer and Sanchez are scheduled here today. The Baltimore right-hander is certainly a stronger pitcher, going 10-4 with a 4.80 ERA on the campaign. He comes off a tough outing, despite the team winning. As a matter fact, the team has won six of his last seven turns. The Philadelphia left-hander has yet to earn a victory this season, going 0-3 with a 3.06 ERA. By the way folks, he is 0-3 at home this season with a 3.91 ERA. He is much stronger on the road. That is for sure. The Orioles are playing better baseball, more consistent baseball, are certainly right now accounting for more runs per game while their pitching staff sends a better starter to the mound here. Take the Orioles. Thank you.

Minnesota Twins.

Double Play release.

Game 916.

11:10 AM, PST/2:10 PM EST.

Minnesota currently owns a two-game lead in the American League Central, and has an opportunity to further widen themselves from some of the rest of the division pack. They have taken Games 1 and 2 of this series with Chicago, to extend their domination of their division opponent this season to three consecutive wins and five of eight total meetings in 2023. The White Sox are just atrocious, sitting in fourth place in the Central, 11.0 games back at 41-59. They have dropped seven of the last 10 games coming into this Game 3 matchup. Not only do the Twins possess a better lineup, they also possess a better pitching staff. Speaking of pitching, Giolito and Ober are scheduled starters today. The Chicago right-hander is 6-6 with a 3.96 ERA on the campaign. The team has lost his last three turns. No matter how you slice it, his road numbers are just horrible, going 3-4 with a 5.74 ERA this season away from home. We spoke about those last three outings; well, his record is 0-1 with a whopping ERA of 6.48. The Twins right-hander is 6-4 with a 2.74 ERA this season. And in eight career starts against the White Sox, he is 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA. He has not allowed more than three earned runs in any appearance since May 22. His last three outings, he has been perfect at 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA. And at home this season, he owns a very low respectable ERA of 2.98. Minnesota is a better team. This is a team that scores more while they’re pitching staff ranks third in baseball. Take the Twins. Thank you.

New York Yankees on the run line.

Double Play release.

Game 962.

10:05 AM PST/1:05 PM EST.

Guys, normally, I do quite lengthy analysis on my games. Today, I’m gonna’ keep this one short and sweet… just like me because this game goes off very early and I’d like you guys to take advantage of it. The Yankees are just around the corner from getting back a couple of their starters who have been sideline with injuries. Granted they have a 51-47 record, which to be honest, would be good enough to make them a contender in any division in baseball. However, they are sitting in last place in the competitive, American League East. This does not sit well with New York. Playing Kansas City, the team of the second worst record in the American League, should certainly do wonders for them. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Royals rank among the worst in baseball, statistically. The Yankees hitting has been erratic at best, but their pitching staff continues to thrive, ranking in the top-10 in baseball. Speaking of pitching, Singer and Cole are scheduled starters today. The Kansas City right-hander is 6-8 with a 5.70 ERA on the campaign, which does include a 2-4 road record with a whopping ERA of 7.54. The New York right-hander continues to dominate. He is 9-2 with a 2.78 ERA in 2023, which does include a very impressive 6-1 record at home with a 2.91 ERA. My friends, he has not allowed more than three earned runs in any outing since the end of May. Look for him to dominate here as the Yankees bats come alive. Take New York on the runline. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the run line.

Double Play.

Game 917.

6:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

Houston sits four-games behind Texas in American League West. This is unfamiliar territory for the Astros as they are so accustomed to leading the division over recent years. They need wins and they need them now. What better team to face to get those wins than the sad sack Oakland A’s. The A’s possess the worst record in all of baseball. To be quite honest, I don’t think it means much to them. They know they know they’re pretty much headed to Las Vegas in the upcoming seasons: new stadium, new fans, so they can write this season off, basically. To say Houston has had their way with Oakland would be an understatement. They have taken all seven meetings against their division rival in 2023, outscoring them, 36-10. During their current 1-9 overall slide, Oakland has only accounted for more than four runs once, while allowing five runs or more eight times during the span. Schedule starters are Framber Valdez, and JP Sears. While they both possess six defeats the season, the Houston left-hander has seven wins with a 2.76 ERA on the campaign, while the Oakland left-hander has just won once with a 3.99 ERA. Over the years Valdez has faced Oakland 11 times, which includes nine starts, going 4-3 with a 2.57 ERA. I doubt very much the second ranked pitching staff in the Majors of Houston will have any problems once again shutting down the 30th ranked scoring offense of Oakland here. Meanwhile, the Astros high-powered lineup looks like they once again will light up the 30th ranked pitching staff of their opponent here today. My friends, just for the record, Houston averages more than a run per game offensively, while their pitching staff yields more than two runs less per game. There’s no doubt that the Astros once again win big with authority over the A’s. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the runline.

Las Vegas Strip Move Play.

Game 965.

6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST.

As we are underway in the second half of the regular season, the Houston Astros are 4.5-games behind the Texas Rangers in the American League West. They are not used to playing catch-up. At this point of the season, they are usually not even worried about looking over their shoulder (LOL). But sports fans, have no fear. They have an opportunity here to get a couple of big victories over a team they have certainly dominated. The Astros have taken all six meetings with the A’s this season. Going back a bit further, nine of the last 10 matchups. This season alone, they have outscored Oakland, 31-9. JP France and Hogan Harris are scheduled starters today. The Astros rookie right-hander is 4-3 with a 3.31 ERA on the campaign, going unbeaten his last three starts. Just since the end of June, in those last three outings, he’s 2-0 with a 2.60 ERA. And believe it or not, he’s even tougher on the road than he is at home. This season he is 3-2 is a 2.18 ERA on the road. The A’s left-hander is 2-3 with a 6.51 ERA in 2023. The team has lost his last five appearances, whether it be as a starter or a reliever. Oakland cannot compete with Houston here on the scoreboard with an offense that is League-worst in scoring, team batting average, and OPS, accounting for more than a full run less per game that their opponent here today. To make matters worse, they also rank worst in all of baseball in team ERA. No matter how you slice it, you need to take the Houston Astros on the runline. Thank you.

Boston Red Sox on the run line.

MLB AFTERNOON DELIGHT.

Game 913.

12:35 PM PT/3:35 PM EST.

Boston has taken four of five meetings this season over Oakland. And going back to last summer, eight of the last 10 matchups with the A’s. Boston is on an 11-3 hot run, bringing the team out of the AL East basement for the first time on quite a while. Meanwhile, the sad sack Oakland possesses the worst record in the Majors. Yes, they stole a 3-0 win yesterday in Game 2 of this series. They just caught the visiting Red Sox looking. However, Boston has not been blanked very often in 2023. As a matter of fact, the last time they were shut out, they then went on that hot streak of 11-3. I look for them to bounce back strongly here. Bello and Waldichuk are scheduled starters today. The Boston right-hander is 7-5 with a 3.14 ERA this season. But seems to be getting better with each appearance. Over his last six starts, he is 4-1 with a 2.21 ERA. July has been exceptionally good for the young phenom, going 2-0 this month. On the road, he owns a very respectable 3-1 record this season with a 3.13 ERA. And the team has won five of his last six turns. The A’s left-hander is 2-6 with a 6.66 ERA in 2023. He’s only making his second start in about a month. He has only earned one win since early May. Whether it be as a starter or as a reliever, the team has dropped 11 of his last 14 appearances. He is winless this season at home, going 0-2 with a 4.41 ERA. Boston, without question certainly possesses the more explosive lineup, ranking among the upper tier in all of baseball in runs scored, Team batting average, and OPS. And just for the record, those are three areas in which Oakland ranks 30th. To make matters worse, it isn’t just the Oakland offense that is atrocious, their pitching staff also ranks dead-last in baseball, with a Team ERA of 6.02. Coming off a game yesterday, failing to put any runs on the board, I looked for the Red Sox to come back strong here today, and make a statement. Take Boston on the run line. Thank you.

Texas Rangers.

Battle for AL Best Winner.

Game 961.

5:05 PM PST/9:05 PM EST.

I said it before, and I will say it again, baseball is the streakiest of all Major sports. When good teams win, you must ride them. And right now, the Texas Rangers are winning big. They enter Game 2 of the series with the Tampa Bay Rays on a four-game win streak, which does include a series-opening victory yesterday. Meanwhile, the Rays, which still possess the second-best overall record in baseball, are starting to feel fatigue. They’re certainly looking tired. They have dropped seven of their last 10 and are just one-game ahead of Baltimore in the East. Their hitting has become less than average, while their pitching staff has been getting absolutely lit up. Speaking of pitching, Bradley and Eovaldi are scheduled today. The Rays right-hander is 5-5 with a 5.43 ERA in 2023. Over his last three starts, he has been absolutely horrible, going 0-2 with 11.68 ERA. Back on June 20 he faced the Rangers, and gave up five runs on four hist in just 3 2/3 innings pitched, while walking four. The Texas, right-hander is off to one of the best starts for a season in his career, going 10-3 with a 2.83 ERA. He has pitched quite well at Globe Life Field this season, going 4-2 with a 2.93 ERA. The Rangers catch the Rays at the right time, on a losing streak. One thing about Texas, they can keep peace on the scoreboard with Tampa Bay as they on the majors top scoring offense with the number one lineup in team batting average as well. Take the Rangers. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves on the run line.

MLB Double Play.

Game 956.

4:45 p.m. PST/7:45 PM

You know sports fans, this is a very interesting matchup. And up until a few weeks back, you would’ve thought that both Atlanta and Arizona we’re on a collision course to meet in the playoffs. Since the Opening Day of the season, the Atlanta Braves have played the most consistent baseball and all of the N.L. They currently possess a 10-game lead in the East, and overall, own the best record in the Majors. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks, which held onto the top-spot in the West for quite a while, have dropped eight of the last 10, to think of the third place in the competitive division. Atlanta, as they have with just about every team they have faced this season, has gotten the better of Arizona, taking two of three meetings of the 2023 campaign against them. Going back to last season, they have taken six of the seven most recent matchups with Arizona. You know very quietly the Braves have not just taken over the best record in baseball, but they have maintained it. This is a team that possesses the top pitching staff in all of the Majors, with a team ERA are 3.67. Coincidentally enough, they rank offensively either first or second in every major category; first, in home runs, first in OPS, second in team batting average, and second in scoring. It’s no wonder they are scoring more than 5 1/2 runs a game. Their entire lineup seems to be producing both with the short ball and the long ball. Oh, by the way, they also rank ninth in baseball in stolen bases. Today’s pitching matchup heavily favors them as well as a Bryce elder takes the mound at home against the visiting Zach Davies. The Braves, right-hand is 7-2 with a 2.97 ERA on the campaign. He comes off as poorest performance of the year. However, in mid-June he had his last poor performance and followed that up with four amazing qualities starts, in which the team won all four of his outings. The Diamondbacks right-hander is 1-5 with a 6.37 ERA on the campaign. He has not had a win since June 7, going his last six starts at 0-4 with two no decisions. To be quite honest, he gives up a lot of runs, on a lot of hits, and a lot of home runs as well. On the road this season, he is  1-1 with a whopping ERA at 5.17. There is no way that Arizona can’t compete with Atlanta either on the mound or at the plate. They are significantly outclassed. Take the Braves on the run line. Thank you.

Detroit Tigers.

AL CENTRAL ANNIHILATOR.

Game 909.

5:10 PM PT/8:10 PM ET.

Detroit has had their way with Kansas City this season, taking four of the six meetings against their division rival in 2023. Going back to last season, they have taken seven of the last nine matchups in this division rivalry. Manning and Miles are set to take the mound today. The Royals right-hander is an atrocious 1-11 with a 6.42 ERA this season, as the team has only won one of his 18 starts on the campaign. He has winless at home, going 0-6, with a 5.51 ERA at Kauffman Stadium this season. The Tigers right-hander is 3-1 with a 3.72 ERA on the season. And over his last three turns, he owns a 2-0 record with a 3.12 ERA. Both on the mound and at the plate, Detroit is significantly stronger, deeper, and more talented. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Miami Marlins.

Home Run Play.

Game 903.

4:45 PM PT/7:45 PM ET.

Miami has taken three of the four meetings against St. Louis this season. And although they come in here after getting swept in a three-game series at Baltimore, this is an ideal matchup for them to get back on track. They send Jesus Luzardo to the hill today. The left-hander is 8-5 with a 3.29 ERA on the campaign. Over his past five appearances, he has allowed just four runs in nearly 32 innings pitched. Over the last month, he is a perfect 3-0 in five starts. The Cardinals right-hander is 5-5 with a 4.12 ERA in 2023. He has earned just one win since the end of May, as the team has lost seven of his last eight turns. Take Miami. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays on the run line.

Double Play.

Game 961.

11:10 am pst/2:10 pm est.

The Rays took both ends of yesterday’s double header by a combined score of 10-3 to extend their domination of the Royals. They have taken four of the six meetings this season against their A.L. Central opponent. Going back a bit, Tampa Bay has won seven of the last 10 matchups. They won’t take this contest lightly, wanting to keep their foot on the gas with their next two series coming against Texas and Baltimore. Eflin and Singer are slated to start here. The Rays right-hander won both of his previous starts against the Royals, including a June 23 gem. The team has won 13 of his 17 turns in 2023.The K.C. right-hander, in three career starts against today’s opponent, is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA. The team has dropped seven of his last nine turns. He has suffered issues with control for sure. The Royals account for nearly two less runs per game while their pitching staff possesses a Team ERA of almost a run and half more than the Rays. Take Tampa Bay on the runline. Thank you.    

Houston Astros.

Best Bet Play.

Game 919.

6:05 PM EST/9:05 PM EST.

The Houston Astros are starting to pick up the pace, sitting in second place in the AL West, just two games behind the Texas Rangers. They took game 1 of this series yesterday, 7-5 to give them six wins in the eight meetings against their division rival this season alone. My friends, speaking of Los Angeles, if you look up the word “inconsistent“ in the dictionary, you would see a picture of this team. Going in to Game two here, we see an Astros team, which are 26-19 on the road this season, take on an Angels squad at home, which possess a 23-21 record at Angel Stadium in 2023. They catch their rival on a 1-9 overall slide. This is a team having trouble putting together a game in which they can both, score some runs, while they’re pitching staff can sustain. As a matter of fact, during their current 1-9 run, their pitching staff has allowed five or more runs, eight times. Speaking of pitching, Framber Valdez, and Reid Detmers are scheduled today. The Astros left-hander is 7-6, with a 2.51 ERA on the campaign. The team has won eight of his last 10 turns. The Angels left-hander is 2-6 with a 4.31 ERA. His last outing, was by far his poorest this season, allowing a whopping, seven earned runs in just 3.1 innings pitched. As a matter of fact, he has had a problem, issuing walks and yielding homeruns recently. The way the Astros are banging the ball, offensively, and the fact that the Angels pitching staff has been absolutely steamrolled lately, prompts us to side with the visitor here. Take Houston. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves on the run line.

Double Play release.

Game 976.

4:20 PM PST/7:20 PM EST.

Going into the All-Star Break, Atlanta won eight of their final 10 games. They currently sit in first place in the NL East, with an 8.5 game lead, possessing the best overall record in baseball, at 60-29. Way on the other side of the spectrum is the Chicago White Sox, which sit in fourth place in the AL Central, eight games back, at 38-54. They happen to be one of the poorest road teams in the Majors, going a dismal, 17-29 away from home this season. These two teams have not faced each other in four years. But I have to tell you, the White Sox are in way over their head here. They score nearly a run and a half less per game, while their pitching staff yields almost a full run more per game than today’s counterpart does. Speaking of pitchers, Michael Kopech and Charlie Morton are schedule starters today. The Chicago right-hander is 3-7 with a 4.08 ERA on the campaign. Although he has never faced today’s lineup in his career, he’s had problems with control. Just over his last three turns, he has issued 16 walks in just over 12 innings pitched. By the way, he is winless on the road this season, going 0-2 away from home. And the team has lost his last four starts. The Atlanta right-hander is 9-6 with a 3.43 ERA in 2023. His last three outings, he seems to have gotten stronger, going 3-0 with a 2.12 ERA. Meanwhile the team has won his last four outings. I just don’t see the White Sox competing here on the scoreboard at all. Takes the Braves on the run line. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers.

Home Run Play.

Game 957.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

These two teams are without question, the cream of the NL Central crop. They are the only two teams in the division sporting a winning record, with only a one game separating them. This season, these rivals have met seven times, as a Brewers have prevailed five of the seven meetings. With all respect to the Reds, they are a better road team than they are at home. They are seven games over .500 as a visitor this season, and only two games over .500 as a host. But I feel that today’s match up strongly favors the Brewers because of the starting pitchers. Corbin Burnes and Graham Ashcraft are scheduled today. The Milwaukee ace and All-Star pitcher is 7-5 with a 3.94 ERA on the campaign. He has done quite well against today’s opponent, going 3-1 with a 2.80 ERA in 16 career appearances against them, which does include six starts. The team has won the right-handers last three turns, in which he is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA. The Cincinnati right-hander is 4-6 with a 6.28 ERA in 2023. In four career starts against today’s opponent, he is winless, going 0-3 with a whopping ERA of 10.13. Although the team is 2-3 in his last five outings, he has issued quite a few walks and has had some control problems. To be quite honest, since the beginning of May he has had a lot of problems, going just 1-6 during that span. At home this season, he is a dismal 2-5, with an ERA of 7.95. After he gets beaten up, things aren’t going get better, as the team will turn to a bullpen and pitching staff ranking 27th in the League, with a team ERA of 4.87. Take Milwaukee. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves.

Double Play release.

Game 977

4:15 pm pst/7:15 pm est. 

Atlanta made a statement in Game 1 of this series with Tampa Bay yesterday. These two teams possess the overall best records in baseball right now. And just in case they meet in the Fall Classic, the Braves sent a message yesterday. If that message wasn’t heard loud enough, here in Game 2, they send Spencer Strider to the mound. The right-hander is 10-2 with a 3.66 ERA this season, leading the Majors with 155 strikeouts. The team has won 16 of his 18 starts of 2023. On the road this season, he is a whopping 6-1 with a 3.35 ERA. And over his last three outings, he is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.83 ERA. The Rays have dropped six consecutive outings. Their hitting has become inconsistent, while their pitching has become vulnerable. They send Taj Bradley to the mound here. The right-hander is 5-4 with a 5.27 ERA this season. At home on the campaign, he is 3-2 with a whopping ERA of 5.70. Just over his last three outings, he is 1-1 was a huge ERA of 8.78. My friends, he’s gotten routed in his last two turns, allowing 12 earned runs in just 7.1 innings pitched, resulting in both of those games becoming losses for the team. Atlanta is playing good in every angle of this situation. They have won eight of their last nine Interleague games, five of their last six road games, and 11 of their last 12 versus teams with the winning record. Oh, by the way, Tampa Bay has lost four consecutive Interleague games and five consecutive games versus right-handed starters. Take the Braves. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves.

Double Play.

Game 921.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

This is the first meeting between these League Eastern Division-leading teams this season. Coincidentally, they own the two best record in the Majors. This series has major postseason implications. The Rays enter this series struggling a bit, going 7-11 their last 18, which includes a current five-game slide. Meanwhile, the Braves are hot, hot, hot, winning 18 of their last 20 overall outings. Charlie Morton and Tyler Glasnow are schedule starters today. Atlanta has won their right-handers last three starts.  The Tampa Bay right-hander has struggled, both lately as well as at home this season, going 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA over the last three turns, and on the campaign at home, he is just 1-1 with a 5.03 ERA. The Braves have won seven of their last eight Interleague games, 10 of their 11 versus teams with a winning record, and eight of their overall last 10 road games. The Rays are 0-4 their last four games versus a right-handed starter, 2-6 their last eight Interleague games, and 0-5 LS their five overall games. Take Atlanta. Thank you.

Miami Marlins.

Late Info Move.

Game 956.

3:40 pm pst/6:40 pm est.

The Marlins are playing some great baseball, winning three in a row and seven of the last 10. This does include the last three games, in which they have beaten St. Louis by a combined score of 30-15. Rookie right-hander Eury Perez takes the mound at home today. He is 5-2 with a 2.47 ERA this season. He is making his 11th start of 2023. He comes off his only poor performance in his last outing. Prior to that in nine starts, he has allowed a total of seven earned runs in 47 innings pitched. At home, he is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.01 ERA. Jack Flaherty takes the hill on the road. He is 5-5 with a 4.60 ERA. Over his last three outings, his ERA is a whopping 6.48. The Marlins are 5-0 the last five versus the NL Central, 18-5 the last 23 at home, and 20-7 the last 27 versus teams with a losing record. The Cardinals are 0-4 the last four versus the National League East, 0-4 the last four road games, and 1-5 the last six versus teams with a winning record. Take Miami. Thank you.

Toronto Blue Jays.
Double Play release.
Game 975.
2:10 pm pst/5:10 pl est.

Yesterday’s Game 2 matchup was postponed due to severe weather. On July 4, Toronto took the series-opener over Chicago, 4-3. These two teams have met four times in 2023, as the Blue Jays have won all four matchups. Going back a bit, they have taken five meetings in a row against this American League Central rival. As a matter fact, Toronto has done quite well against the A.L. Central, winning 12 of the last 16 games played against division opponents. As I mentioned earlier, Wednesday’s game was postponed. There will be a doubleheader played today. This is another trend that heavily favors the Blue Jays, as they are 13-5 the last 18 opening games of a doubleheader. Chicago’s season isn’t looking too bright right now. Both at the plate and on the mound, the word that best describes them is “inconsistent”. To make matters worse, they have had trouble against the American League East. They are just 8-20 the last 28 versus division opponents. They are also just atrocious at opening games of a doubleheader, dropping four of the last five in that situation. Starting pitchers today are Berrios and Lynn. The Blue Jays right-hander is 8-6 with a 3.74 ERA on the campaign. And 23 career starts against the White Sox, he is a very impressive 13-6 with a 3.26 ERA. The Chicago right-hander is 5-8 with a 6.47 ERA in 2023. He has been roughed in his career against Toronto, possessing a 2-4 record with a 4.5 ERA in 11 appearances, which does include 10 starts. He has already taken a loss this season against today’s, opponent back at the end of April. He has only won one of his last six turns. Coincidentally, during that span, he has allowed 28 earned runs in just over 32 innings pics. Playing at home at Guaranteed Rate Field has not been favorable either this season, going 2-4 with a whopping ERA of 7.22. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Best Bet Play.

Game 914.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

New York has taken Games 1 and 2 of the series. As a matter fact, the Yankees and the Orioles have met eight times this season this far, as the Bronx Bombers have taken five of those eight matchups. The Yankees have won seven of their last 10 outings to sit in third place in the American League East, just two-games behind the second-place Orioles. This is a big game today folks. New York catches Baltimore on a slide, dropping six of their last seven contests. Kremer and Vasquez are scheduled starters today. The Baltimore right-hander is 8-4 on the season, but he does possess a high ERA of 5.04. He has had trouble in his career against New York, going 1-3 with a 5.61 ERA in seven lifetime starts against them. The New York right-hander is making only his third career start. He has pitched well so far, owning a record of 1-1 with a 1.74 ERA. The Yankees have won four straight games played in the Bronx. And going back a bit against the Orioles, at Yankee Stadium, they have taken 35 of the last 52 meetings in this division rivalry. Take New York. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the run line.

Afternoon Delight play.

Game 922.

11:10 AM, PST/2:10 PM EST.

Houston took Game 1 of the series yesterday to continue their domination of Colorado. Going back a few seasons, they have taken 20 of the last 26 meetings in this Interleague rivalry. Things get even worse for the Rockies in Minute Maid Park, losing 38 of the last 51 meetings on the road to Houston. Colorado sits in last place in the National League West at 33-54. They’ve dropped three in a row and six of their last 10. Things go from bad to worse for this team when they go on the road, as they possess one of the worst overall away records in the Majors at 13-30 as a guest this season. Just over the last two weeks, the Rockies have a dropped six of their last nine outings as their pitching staff has been absolutely atrocious, allowing a whopping 84 runs during that nine-game span, which averages out to be 9.3 runs per game. As the All-Star Break approaches, the Astros sit just three games back in the American League West in second place. They are not accustomed to playing catch-up in the division. They have to keep their foot on the gas so they go into the break with momentum. They currently are on a 6-1 hot steak, as their offense has been absolutely explosive, accounting for 54 runs scored during that seven-game span. Chase Anderson and JP France are scheduled to start here today. The Colorado right-hander is 0-3 with a 6.50 ERA on the campaign. Over his last three starts, he’s gone winless, at 0-3 as his ERA is 13.81 in those three outings. Houston’s rookie right-hander is 3-3 with a 3.13 ERA in 2023. Over his last three turns, he is 1-2, with a 2.29 ERA. The Rockies are 2-9 their last 11 games played versus the American League West and 7-20 their last 27 overall. With the way their pitching has been getting steamrolled, I just don’t see them keeping pace on the scoreboard with the Astros. Take Houston on the runline. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB Double Play.

Game 958.

1:10 PM, PST/ 4:10 PM, EST.

With less than a week before All-Star Break, the Milwaukee Brewers are tied with the Cincinnati Reds atop the National League Central. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 8-6. That victory gave them their seventh overall win in their last nine outings. The Brewers have faced the Cubs four times in 2023, taking the last three matchups. Going back a bit, Milwaukee has bested Chicago five of the overall last six meetings. And when playing at American Family Field, they have won 12 of the last 17 meetings. The Cubs are one of the streakiest teams in baseball. When they win, they win big. When they turn cold, they turn ice cold. They have dropped seven of their last eight games played due to a combination of both inconsistent hitting and horrible pitching. History has repeated itself once again this season, as they are truly struggling on the road, going 17-23 away from home. Kyle Hendricks and Wade Miley are scheduled starters today. The Cubs right-hander is 3-3 with a 2.81 ERA on the campaign. The Brewers left-hander owns a 5-2 record with a 3.02 ERA this season. The team has won his last four outings. Chicago is 0-5 in their last five games played versus a team with a winning record and 2-5 in their last seven games played versus left-handed starters. Milwaukee is 6-1 in their last seven games played versus the NL Central and 5-1 in their last six games played versus a right-handed starter. Take the Brewers. Thank you.

Minnesota Twins on the run line.

Double Play.

Game 914.

5:10 PM, PST/8:10 PM EST.

The Kansas City Royals weren’t expected to do much this season. And yet they’re still underachieving. Lol. They dwell in the American League Central division cellar at 25-59, which happens to be the second poorest record in baseball. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are tied for the top spot in the division at 42-43. These two division rivals have met seven times in 2023 so far, as the Twins have taken six of the seven meetings, all by two runs or more. Cox and Ryan are scheduled starters here today. The Royals left-hander is only expected to pitch an inning or two at most. Meanwhile, the Twins right-hander has proven to be a workhorse this season, averaging 5 1/2 innings per outing. When the teams go to their bullpen, Minnesota has a huge advantage as they possess a pitching staff that ranks second in baseball with a Team ERA of 3.60, while the Royals pitching staff ranks 28th, with a Team ERA of 5.20. Kansas City is just 16-40 the last 56 meetings played in Minnesota. Take the Twins on the run line. Thank you.