Take Chicago.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game3 904.

5:15 pm pst.

The defending World Series champion, Chicago Cubs lost Game 1, 4-3. Today, they give Jake Arrieta the nod. The RH was 18-8 with a 3.10 mark last year, including an 11-3 road mark, and owns a career,7-2, 1.85 record vs. St. Louis. The Cardinals send Adam Wainwright to the bump. The RH is coming off his worst season ever and was 1-1 with a 7.98 ERA vs. the Cubs last season. Chicago is 22-7 their L29 following a loss, 46-16 their L62 vs. RH starters, and 41-15 in Arrieta's L56 overall starts. Take the Cubs. Thank you.  

Take NY.

This is my HR play.

Game 905.

10:00 am pst.

Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound for New York. The RH was 14-4 with a 3.07 mark last season and has dominated Tampa Bay with a 6-0 lifetime record against the Rays. As a matter of fact,, NY has taken 7 of the L10 meetings against TB. The Rays start Chris Archer here. The RH was 9-19 with an ERA of 4.02 in 2016. New York is 8-0 in Tanaka's L8 starts vs. Tampa Bay and 5-2 their L7 vs. the AL East. Tampa Bay is 7-19 in Archer's L26 starts and 4-10 their L14 overall. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

Game 902.

5:05 pm pst.

Corey Kluber has been "lights-out" in the post-season, sporting a 4-1, 0.89 record, including 15 K's in 12 IP, allowing just 1 run, with 2 victories in this World Series. The Indians are 20-6 in Kluber's L26 starts, 46-18 their L 64 at home, and 15-5 their L20 IL games. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

Game 952.

5:05 pm pst.

Cleveland is at home in Game 1, coming into the Fall Classic better rested and fresher, having played just 8 post-season games and finishing the ALCS on October 19th as opposed to Chicago who played a total of 10 playoff games and ended the NLCS on October 22nd. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

Game 909.

5:05 pm pst.

Chicago took Games 4 and 5 with the long ball, hitting 4 total home runs between the 2 games. However, today they face Clayton Kershaw, who hasn't allowed a round-tripper in 19.1 IP this post-season and only yielded 8 HR's in 149.0 IP in the regular season. That comes to 1 homer every 21.0 IP. The LH is 14-4 with a 1.92 overall mark in 2016. The Cubs have Kyle Hendricks on the bump. The RH is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in 14.0 IP over his L3 starts. The Dodgers are 6-2 in Kershaw's L8 starts vs. the Cubs and 4-1 their L5 vs. RH starters. The Cubs are 1-5 their L6 LC home games and 2-5 their L7 vs. LH starters. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my MLB NLCS GAME 4 WINNER.

Game 902.

5:05 pm pst.

Los Angeles has taken 4 of the L5 meetings over Chicago, including Games 2 and 3 of the NLCS. They send Julio Urias to the hill today. The LH is 5-2 on the campaign, having not lost since June 17th. John Lackey takes the mound for Chicago. The 37-year old got shelled in the NLDS and is 11-8 with a 3.35 in 2016. The Cubs are 2-5 the L7 games played at the Dodgers, 1-9 their L10 LC games, and 8-27 their L25 overall playoff games. The Dodgers are 4-1 their L5 home games, 4-1 their L5 LC games, and 9-2 in Urias' L11 overall starts. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my MLB ALCS GAME 5 WINNER.

Game 903.

1:05 pm pst.

Cleveland swept through Boston in 3 games and is now up 3-1 over Toronto. The Indians have taken 4 of the L5 meetings over the Blue Jays and today send Ryan Merritt to the bump. The LH is making his post-season debut, but was stellar in his lone regular-season start, getting the win over Kansas City, going 5 IP and allowing just 1 ER on 3 hits. Marco Estrada gets the nod for Toronto. The RH split out vs. Cleveland this season. The Indians are 20-7 their L27 vs. RH starters, 5-1 their L6 on the road, and 9-1 their L10 overall. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 951.

2:30 pm pst.

Clayton Kershaw has owned Washington, with a 10-2, 2.02 record in 14 career appearances (13 starts) against them. The LH missed more than 2 months with back issues but finished the campaign with a 0.72 ERA in his L4 starts. Max Scherzer is 2-4 with a 3.29 ERA in 10 lifetime appearances (8 starts) against LA. The Doders went 5-1 in 2016 vs. the Nationals and is 10-1 in Kershaw's L11 starts vs. the Nationals. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take Toronto.

This is my Dominator.

Game 957.

10:00 am pst.

Toronto annihilated Texas, 10-1 in the series opener on Thursday. Bautista, Tulowitzki, and Donaldson combined for 9 hits and 9 RBI's. Today, JA Happ takes the hill. The LH is 20-4 with a 3.18 mark TY, winning his only start vs. Texas. The Rangers have Yu Darvish at the bump. The RH has been plagued by injuries in 2016, sporting a 7-5, 3.41 record and lost his only other career, post-season start. Toronto is 8-3 the L11 overall vs. Texas and 12-4 the L16 in Texas. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you.

Take Boston.

This is my Diamond Play.

Rick Porcello takes the mound for Boston. The RH is 8-1 his final 11 starts, possessing a 22-4, 3.15 record in 2016, and is 10-4, with a 3.35 mark lifetime vs. Cleveland. The Indians give Trevor Bauer the nod. The RH has a whopping, 7.20 ERA in his L5 starts to bring his campaign up to 12-8 with an ERA of 4.26. The Red Sox are 11-2 their L13 vs. RH starters, 11-4 their L15 on the road, and 25-8 in Porcello's L33 starts. Take Boston. Thank you.

Take Boston.

This is my AL East Game of the Month.

Game 919.

3:10 pm pst.

David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox continue to win. Ortiz is reaching milestones as Boston has won 9 straight. Today, they send AL Cy Young candidate, Rick Porcello to the bump. The RH is 21-4 with a 3.08 ERA on the campaign, including a 4-0, 2.86 mark vs. Tampa Bay. The Rays are at the bottom of the AL East, owning the 2nd worst overall record in the American League at 65-88. They give Matt Andriese the nod. The RH is 8-7 with a 4.41 record in 2016. The Red Sox are 8-3 the L11 meetings with the Rays, 24-9 the L33 vs. the AL East, and 6-0 the L6 games played on the road. The Rays are 3-7 in Andriese's L10 overall starts, 1-4 the L5 vs. AL East foes, and 2-6 the L8 games played at home. Take Boston. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 971.

4:10 pm pst.

Masahiro Tanaka is 13-4 with a 2.74 ERA TY, going 6-0 his L8 overall starts and is undefeated in 7 starts vs. Tampa Bay. The Yankees are still in the WC race and playing the Rays is just fine with them as they are 6-2 the L8 vs. Tampa Bay. The Rays send Alex Cobb to the hill, who is making just his 3rd start of the season. Take New York. Thank you.

Take Baltimore.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 970.

4:05 pm pst.

Baltimore has beaten Tampa Bay 12 of their 17 meetings TY, including a 7-1 mark at Camden Yards. The O's are right in the thick of a post-season berth and send Chris Tillman to the bump. The RH is 16-5 with a 3.68 ERA on the campaign, including a 3-0, 3.04 record in 4 starts vs. TB this season. The Rays have Matt Andriese throwing. The RH is 0-3 with a 9.24 mark in 5 games (2 starts) vs. the Orioles. Tampa Bay is 3-10 the L13 overall vs. Baltimore and 1-8 the L9 games played in Baltimore. Baltimore is 4-0 the L4 vs. RH starters and 22-6 in Tillman's L28 overall starts. Take the Orioles. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my AL Central Game of the Week.

Game 968.

1:10 pm pst.

Cleveland has dominated Detroit in 2016, taking 12 of the 13 meetings, including yesterday's, 11-4. Carlos Carrasco gets the nod for the Tribe today. The RH is 11-8 with a 3.32 mark overall TY, also dominating the Tigers, going 2-0, with a 0.51 ERA, permitting 1 run in just over 17 2/3 IP. Detroit sends Justin Verlander to the hill. The RH has more losses (21) to the Indians than any other team, possessing a 9.18 ERA in his 3 starts against them this season. the Tigers are 4-17 the L21 vs. the Indians and 0-6 in Verlander's L6 starts vs. the Indians. The Indians are 36-15 their L51 at home and 5-0 in Carrasco's L5 starts vs. the Tigers. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take New York.

Game 965.

4:10 pm pst.

Masahiro Tanaka has allowed 2 or fewer runs in each of his L5 starts and is 6-0 in his L7 turns. The season the RH has yielded a total of 3 runs in 12 2/3 IP vs. Boston and owns an overall record of 13-4 with an ERA of 3.04 in 2016. Eduardo Rodriguez is winless in his L9 outings. The LH is 2-7 with a 4-10 mark TY. New York is 7-1 their L8 vs. the AL East, 6-2 in Tanaka's L8 road starts, and 8-3 their L11 overall. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Take Boston.

This is my AL East Game of the Week.

Game 967.

4:07 pm pst.

Boston has taken over the top spot in the AL East by 1 game over Toronto. The Red Sox have won 5 of their L7 overall while the Blue Jays have lost 5 of their L6 coming into this contest. Rick Porcello will be the League's first 20-game winner. The RH is 19-3 with a 3.23 ERA on the campaign, unbeaten in his L6 starts, sporting a 2.47 mark in that stretch, and on the season is 2-0 vs. Toronto. The Blue Jays give Marco Estrada the nod. The Rh has gotten shellacked over his L5 turns, yielding 7 HR's and 10 BB's, with a 1-3 record, and 19 runs allowed in 26 IP. Overall, he is 8-7 with a 3.56 mark TY. The Red Sox are 15-5 their L20 in Game 1 of a series and 21-7 in Porcello's L28 starts. The Blue Jays are 3-7 their L10 following an off day and 1-5 their L6 vs. the AL East. Take Boston. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 977.

7:10 pm pst.

Texas has taken 12 of 17 meetings over Seattle this season has been red-hot, taking 8 of their L10 overall. The Rangers own the best record in the AL at 79-58 and send AJ Griffin to the bump. The RH has won his L2 turns and possesses an overall mark of 7-3 on the campaign. Seattle has dropped 11 of their L14 to fall 6 GB of Baltimore for the AL's second WC spot. They have Ariel Miranda on the hill. The LH is 2-1 with a whopping ERA of 5.76 TY. The Mariners are 1-6 their L7 vs. teams with a winning record, 0-4 their L4 vs. RH starters, and 1-4 in Miranda's L5 starts. Take the Ranger's. Thank you.

Take Kansas City.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 975.

5:10 pm pst.

Kansas City has taken Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined, 21-8, to give them 7 straight wins over Minnesota this season. Danny Duffy takes the mound for the Royals. The LH will bounce back here after 2 tough outings, following 5 consecutive wins. He is 11-2 with a 3.13 mark in 2016. Minnesota owns the worst record in baseball at 51-88 and the 2nd worst home mark (27-44). The give Kyle Gibson the start. The RH is 0-2 over his L3 starts and owns a 5-9, 5.31 season mark. Kansas City is 25-9 their L34 games played in Minnesota and 45-18 their L63 overall games vs. Minnesota. Take the Royals. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my AL West Game of the Week.

Game 975.

1:10 pm pst.

Texas continues to surge, possessing the AL's best record at 82-55, with a 9 1/2-game lead over Houston in the West, while Seattle is watching their post-season chances disappear, dropping 10 of their L12, and sitting 5 GB in the WC race. The Rangers took 11 of 14 meetings over the Mariners this season, including a sweep in Texas a week ago, outscoring the M's, 28-11. Today, they send Cole Hamels to the mound. The LH comes off a rare, poor performance and always rebounds strong. He is 14-4 with a 2.91 ERA on the season, including a pair of wins over Seattle, lasting 7 IP in each, allowing a total of 3 runs. The Marines give Felix Hernandez the nod. The RH just got shelled by the Rangers on Wednesday, giving up 6 runs on 4 hits and 4 BB's, in just over 4 IP, to drop to 17-23 lifetime vs. Texas. Overall, he is 9-5 with a 3.48 mark in 2016. The Texas lineup has been rushing the ball, accounting for 6 or more runs in 9 of their L11 outings while the Seattle offense has been anemic, mustering 3 runs or less in 7 of their L9 contests. The Rangers are 5-0 the L5 meetings over the Mariners, 6-0 in Hamels' L6 starts vs. the Mariners, and 31-8 in Hamels' L39 overall starts. The Mariners are 1-4 their L5 at home, 1-5 their L6 vs. LH starters, and 1-6 their L7 vs. the AL West. Take Texas. Thank you.

Take the Under in the St. Louis/Cincinnati game.

This is my Total of the Week.

Games 909/910.

4:05 pm pst.

St. Louis sends top-prospect, Alex Reyes to the mound for his second career start. The RH is 1-0 with an ERA of 0.64 in 14 IP this season. He's going up against a Cincinnati lineup that has mustered a mere, 6 total runs over their L4 contests. The Reds have Anthony DeSclafani on the hill. The RH is getting better as the season progresses, owning an 8-2, 2.96 record on the campaign. The UNDER is 4-0 in DeSclafani's L4 starts vs. the Cardinals while it is also 7-3 in St. Louis' L10 games vs. teams with a losing record. Take the UNDER. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my Grand Slam play.

Game 909.

5:40 pm pst.

 Los Angeles is taking over the AL West and looking to cushion their lead of San Francisco. The Dodgers have won their L2 and 6 of 8 overall. Today, they uncage the beast as Kenta Maeda starts. The RH is unstoppable, going 5-0 with a 3.74 ERA over his L6 turns, with the team winning all 6 of those games. The crafty moundsman will get to make his 4th start vs. the Rockies as is 0-1 with an anemic ERA of 1.45 in the first three meetings. The Rockies are just 5-5 through their L10 games an erratic offense and a laughable lineup. Jo Gray gets the start here. The RH is winless over his L4 starts, posting a 10.00 ERA during that skid and over his career, possesses a 1-2, 4.35 record in 4 starts vs.the Dodgers. Colorado is 1-6 their L7 during Game 1 of a series, 4-9 in Gray's L13 starts in Game 1 of a series, and 2-7 in Gray's L9 starts on 5 days rest. Lost Angeles is 4-0 their L4 vs. RH starters, 6-0 in Maeda's L6 starts, and 8-1 in Maeda's L9 starts on 5 days rest. Take the Dodgers. Thank you.

Take St Louis.

This is my Diamond play.

Game 905.

4:20 pm pst.

St. Louis owns baseball's best road record at 38-24, averaging over 5.58 RPG away from home. The Cardinals had defeated the Brewers 57 of the L84 meetings, including a 29-12 mark at Miller Park. They have their Division rivals number, let's face it, outscoring them, 73-28, while taking 9 of 12 meetings this season. St. Louis has Carlos Martinez throwing. The RH owns a 12-7, 3.13 record on the campaign and faced and was victorious in both matchups, earning 2 wins vs. Milwaukee this year, allowing a mere 1 run and 9 hits, fanning 19, over 13 IP. Milwaukee gives Zack Davies the reins. The RH is 10-6 with a 4.06 mark in 2016. The Cardinals lineup can score with both the long ball as well as base hits. They rank 3rd in HR's (184) and 3rd in scoring (4.97 RPG) while the Brewers rank near the bottom of the barrel in just about every major offensive category. St. Louis is 35-16 the L51 games played at Milwaukee, 49-21 the L70 overall games vs. Milwaukee, and 4-1 in Martinez's L5 starts vs. Milwaukee. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Take Miami.
This is my Dominator play.
Game 903.
4:10 PM PST.

Miami is both 1 game ahead of  New York in the NL East as well as being 1 game ahead of them also in the WC spot, but still trails in the NL overall for that same WC spot by 1 1/2 GB. The big difference here is the starting pictures. The Marlins send Jose Fernandez to the mound. The RH is 13-7 on the year with an ERA of 2.91, ranking second in the majors with 213 K's, including 59 whiffs in 41 1/3 IP since the All-Star break. Fernandez has a 2-0, 1.42 mark, including 26 strikeouts in just 19 IP over 3 starts over the Mets this season. Rafael Montero makes his first start of the campaign to give Jacob deGrom a rest.  Most of his season was spent between AA and AAA ball, where he combined an 8-8, 5.13 record in 24 starts. New York's offense ranks among the bottom tier in baseball in RPG (3.92 and 28th), Team BA (.242 and 28th), and SB's (32 and 28th). Miami is 6-0 in Fernandez's  L6 starts vs. New York while NewYork is just 2-8 their L10 during Game 1 of a series. Take of the Marlins. Thank you.

Take Pittsburgh.

This is my Diamond play.

Game 957.

11:10 am pst.

Pittsburgh has taken Games 1, 2, and 3 of this series and will sweep today as they send Ivan Nova to the bump. The RH is 3-0 with a 3.20 ERA in 4 starts since joining the club. Milwaukee has dropped 11 of their L16 with a combination of poor hitting (ranked 24th, averaging 4.12 RPG) and inconsistent pitching from both their starters and their bullpen. Not to mention stepping on their own toes, ranking dead last in the League in Errors (108). Chase Anderson gets the nod. The RH is making his 4th appearance (3 starts) in the L12 days and owns a 7-10, 4.99 mark on the season. The Pirates are 7-0 the L7 road games, 5-1 the L6 vs. the NL Central, and 4-0 in Nova's L4 starts. The Brewers are 17-396 the L56 vs. RH starters, 21-47 the L68 vs. the NL Central, and 2-7 in Anderson's L9 starts vs. teams with a winning record. Take Pittsburgh. Thank you.

Take Detroit on the RUN LINE.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 922.

4:10 pm pst.

Detroit enters Game 2 of this series having won 5 straight games and is just 1 GB for the AL WC spot. They send Michael Fulmer to the bump. The RH is 10-4 with a 2.58 record on the campaign and dominated Los Angeles back on June 1st, going 7 2/3 IP and allowing just 2 hits. The Angels own one of the worst records in baseball at 54-74, including a 25-41 road mark. They give Brett Oberholtzer his first start of the season since being claimed off waivers from the Phillies. The LH is 3-2 with a 5.27 ERA in 2016. The Tigers are 11-4 the L15 vs. the AL West and 15-3 in Fulmer's L18 starts. The Angels are 0-6 the L6 vs. the AL Central and 9-23 the L32 road games. Take Detroit on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 916.

5:05 pm pst.

The Cleveland lineup has produced very little over the last several weeks. Today, the team sends Josh Tomlin to the hill. The RH is having problems making it passed 5 IP and has surrendered a Major-League worst, 32 HR's. He faces a Texas team that has belted 164 Round-Trippers (9th in BB). The Rangers have Cole Hamels throwing. The LH is 13-4 with a 2.80 mark on the year. Texas is 37-1 their L54 at home, 7-2 their L9 vs. the AL Central, and 29-8 in Hamel's L37 starts., Take the Rangers. Thank you.

Take Boston.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 967.

4:10 pm pst.

Boston is running hot, winning 10 of their L12, with a combination of solid hitting and stellar pitching. Today, they send Rick Porcello to the mound. The RH is 17-3 with an ERA of 3.22 on then campaign and owns a perfect, 3-0, 2.25 career mark in 3 starts vs. Tampa Bay. The Rays dwell in the cellar of the AL East at 52-72. They've dropped the L5 meetings against the Red Sox in 2016, including Games 1 and 2 of this series, by a combined, 8-3. They give Matt Andriese the nod. The RH is 6-5 this year and has failed to make through 6 IP in any of his 4 starts since rejoining the rotation, losing each of the L3 turns. Boston is 6-1 in Porcello's L7 starts vs. Tampa bay, 4-1 their L5 on the road, and 4-0 their L4 vs. the AL East. Tampa Bay is 0-5 in Andriese's L5 overall starts, 14-38 the L52 vs. teams with a winning record, and 1-5 their L6 vs. the AL East. Take the Red Sox. Thank you.

Take OVER in the Boston/Tampa Bay game.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 959/960.

4:10 pm pst.

Neither of these two teams have problems scoring runs. Boston leads the Majors in RPG (5.50), Team BA (.285), and OPS (.819). Tampa bay has the #5 HR hitting lineup, with 165 Round-Trippers. The Red Sox have accounted for 64 runs scored over their L10 contests, going 8-2, while the Rays, winners of 6 of their L7, have posted 55 runs just over their L7 outings. David Price gets the nod for Boston. The LH is 11-8 with a 4.19 ERA on the season and owns a career, 2-3, 5.11 mark in 6 starts vs. TB. Tampa Bay has Blake Snell on the mound. The LH is 4-5 on the campaign and hasn't completed 6 IP over his L4 starts, leaving the very shaky Rays bullpen to finish out the game. The OVER is 5-2 the L7 meetings at the Rays, 8-1 in the Rays L9 games at home, and 4-0 in Price's L4 starts. Take the OVER. Thank

Take Kansas City.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 926.

11:15 am pst.

Kansas City has won 7 straight games and go for the sweep today as they have outscored Minnesota, 23-5 this series. On the season, they have dominated the Twins, taking 10 of the 12 meetings. The Royals have Danny Duffy at the bump. The LH is 10-1 with an ERA of 2.73 on the year, not losing since June 6th. The 27-year-old owns a career record of 4-1 with a 2.33 ERA in 13 games (9 starts) vs. the Twins. Minnesota has Ervin Santana throwing. The RH is 6-9 with a 3.43 mark TY and was shelled back on May 24th, last facing Kansas City. The Royals are 8-0 in Duffy's L8 starts vs., the Twins, 46-21 their L67 at home, and 38-17 their L55 vs. the AL Central. The Twins are 0-4 in Santana's L4 starts vs. the Royals, 18-42 their L60 vs. the Royals, and 16-35 their L51 vs. the AL Central. Take Kansas City. Thank you.

Take Cincinnati.

This is my Early Winner.

Game 902.

10:10 am pst.

Cincinnati is red-hot, winning 5 straight games, including Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined, 20-3. Los Angeles' pitching staff has been horrible, resulting in 6 losses over their L9 outings and dropping the team a 1/2 GB of San Francisco in the West. The Reds give Anthony DeSclafani the nod. The RH is 7-1 with an ERA of 3.10 on the campaign. The Dodgers have Julio Urias on the hill. The LH is making his first start since August 8th and owns a 2-2, 4.37 record in 10 starts TY. Cincinnati is 5-0 the L5 at home, 5-1 the L6 vs. the NL West, and 5-0 in DeSclafani's L5 home starts. Take the Reds. Thank you.

Take Kansas City.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 976.

4:15 pm pst.

Kansas City is red-hot, winning 6 straight and 9 of their L10. They have dominated Minnesota, taking 9 of the 10 meetings this season. Meanwhile, the Twins keep sinking as they have dropped 7 of their L10 overall and own the worst record in the AL at 49-72. Their offense has been erratic and their entire pitching staff (both starters and relievers) have been getting crushed. Today, they send Hector Santiago to the mound. The LH is winless in his 3 starts since joining the club. Ian Kennedy gets the nod for the Royals The RH has had 4 straight strong starts. Minnesota is 0-5 the L5 at Kansas City while Kansas City is 37-17 the L54 vs. the AL Central. Take the Royals. Thank you.

Take Washington.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 907.

4:35 pm pst.

Washington continues to dominate Atlanta, taking 9 of 10 meetings this year, as the Nationals have padded their lead in the NL East by 9 1/2 games while the Braves sink even deeper, possessing the poorest overall record in baseball at 44-77. Tanner Roark goes for his 5th straight victory for Washington and Julio Teheran returns from the DL for Atlanta. The RH is winless in 12 starts at Turner Field this season, sporting an 0-5 home record. The Nationals are 23-5 the L28 meetings with the Braves. Take Washington. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my Ten Dimes play.

Game 971.

7:05 pm pst.

Winners of 12 of their L15, Seattle is just 2 GB for the AL WC spot and only 6 1/2 GB Texas in the AL West, while Los Angeles has sunk to last place in the Division , dropping 12 of their L15 outings. The Mariners have taken 5 of the L6 meetings in this rivalry, including 2 of 3 in this specific series. Hisashi Iwakuma has won all 3 of his starts in August, riding an 8-1 streak, to bring his 2016 record up to 14-7 with a 3.84 mark. Over his career, the RH has dominated the Angels, going 8-3 with an ERA of 2.86. Los Angeles gives Matt Shoemaker the start. The RH has lost 2 straight and 4 of his L5 turns, owning a 6-13, 4.22 record on the campaign. The Angels are 0-4 in Shoemaker's L4 starts vs. the Mariners, 17-35 the L52 vs. RH starters, and 1-6 the L7 vs. the AL West. The Mariners are 13-3 in Iwakuma's L16 overall starts, 4-1 the L5 vs. RH starters, and 4-1 the L5 on the road. Take Seattle. Thank you.

Take Chicago on the RUN LINE.

This is my Dominator.

Game 910.

5:05 pm pst.

Chicago has been on a tear, winning 16 of their L19, including Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined, 8-1. Cubs starting pitchers are 10-0 with a 1.12 ERA in 14 games in August. Today, Jin Lester starts. The LH is 12-4 with a 2.93 record on the campaign, as the team has won his L5 starts. Milwaukee owns the worst away record in baseball at 19-37, averaging just 3.75 RPG on the road. Jimmy Nelson is 0-5 vs. Chicago. the RH has lost his L5 turns, posting a 7.43 ERA during the skid. The Brewers are 6-20 the L26 games played vs. the Cubs, 17-35 thee L52 on the road, and 1-6 in Nelson's L6 road starts. The Cubs are 43-17 the L60 vs. the NL Central, 68-29 the L97 at home, and 6-0 in Lester's L6 home starts. Take Chicago on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Kansas City.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 919.

4:10 pm pst.

Kansas City has dominated Detroit in 2016, winning 7 of their 10 meetings, including Games 1 and 2 of this series. Detroit just can't score runs, having dropped 7 of their L9 games, scoring 1 or 0 runs in 5 of those 7 losses. The Royals give Yordano Ventura the nod. The RH is coming off back-to-back wins and is a perfect, 6-0 with a 3.18 ERA in 9 career games vs. the Tigers. The Tigers send Anibal Sanchez to the hill. The RH is 6-12 with an ERA of 6.31 on the campaign and went 1-2 with a 6.20 mark in 4 starts against the Royals in 2015. Take Kansas City. Thank you.

Take Toronto.

This is my Early Winner.

Game 913.

10:05 am pst.

LA Happ is 10-1 over his L11 starts and looks to become the first pitcher in the Major's to earn 17 wins. The LH has a 16-3, 2.96 record this season and owns a lifetime, 5-2 mark vs. New York. The Yankees send CC Sabathia to the mound. The LH has allowed 7 HR's and 12 BB's over his last several starts and lost consecutive turns vs. the Blue Jays back in May. Toronto is 5-0 in Happ's L5 starts vs. New York and 20-8 the L28 meetings vs. New York. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you.

Take Arizona. This is my Diamond play.

Game 962.

6:40 pm pst.

Arizona has taken all 4 meetings over New York this season. The Mets are falling apart, dropping 13 of their L18 overall contests. Today, they send Noah Syndergaard to the bump. The RH just lost to Arizona on Thursday and is now 0-4 in a 6-start winless streak. The Diamondbacks have shown signs of life and give Branden Shipley the nod. The RH started and won against Syndergaard on Thursday, giving up just 3 hits in 7 scoreless IP, in a 9-0 victory. New York is 4-14 their L18 vs. the NL West. Take Arizona. Thank you.  

Take the UNDER in the Toronto/New York game.

This is my AL Total of the Week.

Games 965/966.

4:05 pm pst.

These two AL East rivals have played 10 times in 2016, with 8 games going UNDER the total, including 5 in a row. Toronto enters this contest playing 7 UNDERS over their L10 outings, with a lineup that's just not producing. New York's been hit or miss literally, and it seems like the Yankees have just written this season off. The Blue Jay's have Marco Estrada throwing today. The RH has a 2.95 ERA on the campaign and defeated the Yanks in back-to-back starts at the end of May. The Yankees give Michael Pineda the nod. The RH has pitched solid over his L6 turns. In this H/A situation, these squads have combined to play 42 Overs, 67 UNDERS, and 8 Pushes. The UNDER is 19-7 the L26 meetings in New York. Take the Under. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my AL West Game of the Week.

Game 923.

6:05 pm pst.

The Mariners were riding a 6-game winning streak before dropping yesterdays series opener to the A's. Prior to that game, Seattle has had their way with Oakland since the beginning of May, taking 5 of their 6 meetings. The M's lineup will rebound today as they average over 4.84 RPG on the road and will devour Kendall Graveman here. The RH is 0-1 with a 5.06 ERA in 2 starts vs. Seattle this season, allowing 17 hits in just 10 2/3 IP. He gets tagged for a lot of hits and that doesn't bode well as he faces not just a good hitting team, but one of the best HR swatting lineups in the League. The Mariners send Hisashi Iwakuma to the bump. The RH is 7-1 over his L8 turns with an overall record of 13-7 with a 3.79 ERA in 2016, including a 2-0, 2.57 mark against the A's. The Oakland offense posts a mere 3.70 RPG at home and facing Iwakuma, that will go from bad to worse. The Mariners are 7-1 the L8 games played at the A's, 6-0 the 6 games vs. RH starters, and 14-6 in Iwakuma's L20 road starts. Take Seattle. Thank you.

Take the OVER in the Colorado/Philadelphia game.

This is my Total of the Week.

Games 955/956.

4:05 pm pst.

These two teams played 4 games this season, averaging 10.25 RPG. Philadelphia comes in playing 6 straight OVERS with a combination of good offense and poor pitching, while Colorado's bullpen has been atrocious. The Phillies give Jake Thompson his second start of the year. The RH was shelled for 6 runs on 7 hits, in 4 1/2 IP in his debut. The Rockies have Jon Gray on the mound. The RH has a 4.26 ERA in 2016, but owns an away record of 3-4 on the campaign. Take the OVER. Thank you.

Take Washington on the Run Line.

This is my Run Line Game of the Week.

Game 954.

4:05 pm pst.

Washington has taken the L7 games in this series, including all 6 this season. The Nationals have a 7 1/2 game lead in the NL East while the Braves dwell in the cellar of the Division with the worst overall record in baseball. Stephen Strasburg gets the nod at home. The RH is 15-2 with a 2.80 ERA on the season, facing and beating Atlanta twice. The Braves have Mike Foltynewicz on the hill. The RH is 5-5 with a 4.37 mark this year. Washington is 5-0 in Strasburg's L5 starts vs. Atlanta. Atlanta is 6-22 the L28 vs. Washington. Take the Nationals on the RUN LINE. Thank you.  

Take Baltimore.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 911.

12:35 pm pst.

Baltimore has scored an uncharacteristic, 3 total runs in Game 1, 2, and 3 of this series but will avoid the sweep today as Chris Tillman takes the mound. The RH is 3-0 with a 2.58 ERA in 6 career starts vs. Oakland. The A's are one of the AL's worst home teams at 27-32, averaging a mere 3.63 RPG at Oakland Coliseum. Take the Orioles. Thank you.

Take OVER in the Minnesota/Cleveland game.

This is my Early Winner.

Game 959/960.

9:10 am pst.

The first three games of this series, has totaled 51 runs scored to make it 13 of the L16 meetings between these two Central Division rivals to go OVER the total. Minnesota sends Hector Santiago to the bump. The LH had his worst performance of 2016 against Cleveland, getting tagged for 6 runs, 5 ER's, and 7 hits,  and a walk, in just 1 1/3 IP. Cleveland gives Mike Clevinger the nod. The RH made 3 starts in May, allowing 14 runs in 14 1/2 IP and takes over in the rotation for Danny Salazar here. Take the OVER. Thank you.  

Take OVER in the Minnesota/Cleveland game.

This is my Diamond play.

Game 917/918.

7:10 pm pst.

These two rivals have crushed the ball in Games 1 and 2 of this series for a total of 33 runs. Minnesota comes into this matchup having played to 7 OVERS in their L10 overall outings. Today, the Twins send Tyler Duffey to the hill. The RH is 5-8 with an ERA of 6.12 this season. Cleveland's lineup ranks 5th, averaging 4.96 RPG. They give Trevor Bauer the nod. The RH is winless in his L4 turns, yielding 4 HR's in just his L2 starts. the OVER is 12-3 the L15 meetings in Cleveland, 41-19-3 in the Twins L63 overall, and 50-24-4 in the Indians L78 at home. Take the OVER. thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 915.

4:05 pm pst.

Despite a loss yesterday, Texas continues to shine. The Rangers are 7-3 overall their L10 and have dominated the Orioles, taking 7 of the L9 meetings. Today, they send Cole Hamels to the bump. The LH is 12-2 with a 2.84 ERA on the season. Baltimore has Kevin Gausman throwing. The RH is 2-8 on the campaign and has never beaten Texas. Take the Rangers. Thank you.

Take Washington on the RUN LINE.

This is my Run Line Game of the Week.

Game 903.

12:40 pm pst.

Washington has shredded the ball for 24 total runs, taking Games 1 and 2 of this series. Today, Max Scherzer gets the nod. The RH is 11-6 with a 2.85 mark on the season and owns a career, 2-0, 2.25 record vs. Arizona. Arizona continues to struggle, losing 7 of their L10, dwelling in the cellar of the NL West at 43-64, which includes a home record of 17-37. They start Zack Godley. the RH has a 6.23 ERA as a starter in 2016. The Nationals are 20-7 the L27 meetings over the Diamondbacks. Take Washington on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Colorado.

This is my Diamond play.

Game 953.

10:10 am pst.

Colorado has dominated New York, taking all 6 meetings this season. The Rockies come into this contest winning 5 straight and 9 of their L10, while the Mets have dropped 4 in a row and 12 of their L18. Colorado has Chad Bettis on the mound. The RH is unbeaten in his L4 turns, sporting a 3-0 mark. New York gives Noah Syndergaard the nod. The RH has been hampered by elbow issues, unable to go further than 6 IP in his current 3-start winless streak, and resulting in control issues, walking 11 batters in his L5 turns. The Rockies are 5-0 their L5 road games, 7-0 their L7 vs. the NL East, and 7-0 in Bettis' L7 starts vs. the NL East. The Mets are 0-5 their L5 vs. the NL West, 1-5 their L6 vs. RH starters, and 1-4 in Syndergaards L5 starts vs. the NL West. Take Colorado. Thank you.  

Take Detroit.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 924.

4:10 pm pst.

Detroit is making a power play for the Divisions top-spot, winning their L4 contests to bring the team within 4 1/2 GB Cleveland in the AL Central. The Tigers blasted the Astros, 14-6 yesterday and today they send Justin Verlander to the bump. The RH owns a 3-0, 1.67 record over his L5 turns, fanning 37 batters. Over his career, he is a perfect, 3-0 vs. Houston. The Astros give Mike Fiers the nod. The RH is 7-4 with a 4.69 ERA on the season and has been giving up the long ball lately, which won't bode well here against a Tigers team that ranks 7th in the Majors, with 135 HR's. Houston is 4-12 their L16 games played at Detroit and 2-6 in Fiers' L8 road starts. Detroit is 22-10 their L32 games played at home and 5-2 in Verlanders L7 home starts. Take Detroit. Thank you.

Take Detroit.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 921.

5:10 pm pst.

Detroit has AL Rookie of the Year contender, Michael Fulmer on the mound today. The RH is 9-2 with a 2.13 ERA in 2016, including a 7-2, 2.43 mark on the road.

Chicago, who lost 8 of their L10, gives Jacob turner his second start. The RH allowed 8 runs and 7 hits in 4 IP, in his debut in Sunday's loss. The White Sox offense has mustered a mere, 10 total runs in their L7 losses, resulting in a 1-7 run. The Tigers are 6-2 the L8 meetings in this series. Take Detroit. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 924.

7:05 pm pst.

Los Angeles is red-hot, winning 5 in a row, including Games 1 and 2 of this series, while Texas, despite clinging to a 4-game lead in the West, has dropped 14 of their 17 contests. The Angels send Hector Santiago to the bump. The LH has won his L4 starts to bring his season numbers up to 7-4 with an ERA of 4.27. The LA lineup has put up 6.75 RPG during those 8 victories. Texas gives Martin Perez the nod. The LH has been shredded in his L2 turns, yielding 17 runs (12 ER's) and 15 hits, in just 9 2/3 IP to bring his stats on the campaign up to 7-6, with a 4.05 ERA. The Rangers pitching staff has allowed foes to post 5 or more runs in 8 of their L10 outings. Los Angeles is 5-0 their L5 at home and 19-7 in Santiago's L26 starts. Texas is 1-5 their L6 on the road and 2-5 their L7 played at Los Angeles. Take the Angels. Thank you.

Take Detroit.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 966.

10:10 am pst.

Kansas City is a far cry from the team that won the World Series last season. One of the biggest reasons why they fell is because they can not win on the road. The Royals own one of the poorest away records in the Majors at 17-31, averaging a mere, 3.25 RPG as a visitor. Today, Yordano Ventura takes the hill. The RH has lost each of his 3 turns since coming back from an 8-game suspension to bring his record to 6-7 with an ERA of 5.15 on the season. Rookie sensation, Michael Fulmer has been outstanding this year, boasting a 9-2, 2.11 mark on the campaign. The RH has extra motivation today as he looks to avenge one of his two losses. Kansas City is 2-5 the L7 at Detroit. Take Detroit. Thank you.

Take Baltimore.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 921.

3:10 pm pst.

These two teams are on opposite ends of their Divisional spectrum. Baltimore sits atop the AL East, winning 3 in a row, giving the team a 2 game cushion, and possessing a 52-36 overall mark. Tampa Bay dwells in the cellar, dropping 7 straight, 18 1/2 GB, and owning a dismal, 34-55 record. The Orioles have taken the L6 in this series, including yesterday's, 4-3 victory. Today, they send Chris Tillman to the mound. The RH is 12-2, with an ERA of 3.41 on the campaign, looking very solid over his L2 outings. The Rays give Matt Moore the nod. The LH has looked better lately, yielding 2 or less ER's in 5 of his L6 starts but has a record of 5-6 with a 4.46 ERA in 2016. Baltimore is 7-0 their L7 vs. the AL East and 4-0 in Tillman's L4 starts vs. Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay is 3-13 their L16 games played at home and 0-5 in Moore's L5 starts vs. Baltimore. Take the Orioles. Thank you.

Take Milwaukee.

This is my MLB Game of the Week.

Game 908.

11:10 am pst.

Today's game is all about the pitching. Milwaukee gives Junior Guerra the start. The RH is 6-1 with an ERA of 2.93 on the campaign, including a 4-1, 2.48 mark at home and has a 15 1/3 scoreless innings streak over his L2 overall turns. St. Louis sends Mike Leake to the hill. The RH is 5-7 with an ERA of 4.33 in 2016. The Brewers are 4-0 in Guerra's L4 starts while the Cardinals are 0-4 in Leake's L4 starts. Take Milwaukee. Thank you.

Take Philadelphia.

This is my Shocker Play of the Month.

Game 963.

5:40 pm pst.

Philadelphia is red-hot, winning 8 of their L10 overall while Colorado is ice-cold, dropping 8 of their L10 contests. The Phillies send Jerad Eickhoff to the hill. The RH has won 4 of his L5 turns with a ND. The Rockies have Tyler Anderson throwing. The LH is 0-3 on the campaign. Philadelphia is winning with a combination of consistent offense and strong overall pitching while Colorado's lineup has produced more than 3 runs just 3 times over their L10 outings and the pitching staff has been shredded. The Phillies are 39-19 the L58 meetings in this series. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 977.

1:10 pm pst.

Cleveland has taken 8 of the L11 meetings over New York, including yesterday's, 10-2 victory. Today, the Indians send Danny Salazar to the bump. The RH, who is the reigning AL Pitcher of the Month, owns a 10-3, 2.36 mark on the season. The Yankees give CC Sabathia the nod. The LH is 5-6 on the campaign, allowing 16 ER's over his L3 turns. Cleveland is 45-22 their L67 at home, 13-3 the L16 vs. LH starters, and 7-0 in Salazar's L7 starts. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Take Atlanta.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 971.

5:05 pm pst.

Chicago has lost 6 of their L7 and 12 of 17 and no longer owns the best record in baseball. With a combination of erratic hitting and very poor pitching, the Cubs are looking more mortal every day. Today, they give Jason Hammel the start. The RH hasn't won since June 4th and over his career dons a 2-5, 5.77 record vs. the Braves. Atlanta sends Lucas Harrell to the bump. The RH is 1-0 with a 1.50 mark on the campaign and over his lifetime is 2-0 with an ERA of 0.57 in 4 games (2 starts) vs. Chicago, with both wins coming at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are 0-5 in Hammel's L5 starts, 0-6 their L6 vs. the NL East, and 0-4 their L4 vs. RH starters. Take the Braves. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 927.

5:10 pm pst.

Michael Pineda is coming off his 2 best starts of the season. The RH owns a 2.37 ERA vs. Chicago over his career. The White Sox send Miguel Gonzalez to the bump. The RH is 0-3 over his L4 outings and has a lifetime, 3-4, 4.14 mark vs. the Yankees. New York is 13-4 the L17 vs. Chicago and 5-2 the L7 at Chicago. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my INTERLEAGUE Game of the Week.

Game 930.

12:10 pm pst.

Los Angeles comes into this matchup with Bud Norris on the mound. The RH comes off 2 incredible performances. Baltimore has a big weakness, their pitching staff, which has been decimated for 5 or more runs in 9 of their L10 contests. Today, Kevin Gausman gets the nod. The RH is 0-5 with an ERA of 5.02 on the road this season. The Orioles are 1-4 the L5 at the Dodgers and 3-7 the L10 overall vs. the Dodgers. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 977.

5:10 pm pst.

Masahiro Tanaka has dominated Chicago. The RH owns a career, 3-1, 1.32 record vs. the White Sox. This season, the starter is 5-2 with an ERA of 3.35 overall. Carlos Rodon gets the nod for Chicago. The LH is winless in his L6 turns with a 2016 mark of 2.6 with a 4.24 ERA. The Yankees are 12-4 the L16 vs. the White Sox. Take New York. Thank you.

Take Detroit.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 965.

4:10 pm pst.

Tampa Bay has lost 13 of their L15 while Detroit has prevailed their L3 outings. The Rays have Drew Smyly at the bump. The LH is 2-8 with an ERA of 5.32 this year, going winless in his L7 turns. The Tigers send Michael Fulmer to the mound. The RH is 7-2 with a 2.40 mark on the campaign. Detroit is 6-2 the L8 meetings in this series. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my Early Winner.

Game 963.

10:07 am pst.

Cleveland has won 13 straight and send Josh Tomlin to the mound today. The RH is 9-1 with a 3.32 ERA this season. Toronto has dropped 6 of their L10 and have Marcus Stroman on the hill. The RH has been crushed for 30 runs and 51 hits over his L6 starts, recording a 1-3 mark. The Indians are 7-0 their L7 games played on the road and 10-1 in Tomlin's L11 road starts. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take Baltimore.

This is my MLB Game of the Month.

Game 917.

7:10 pm pst.

Baltimore has won 7 straight games and is 1 HR away from setting a new team record for the month of June. Today, they have Chris Tillman throwing. The RH has won 9 consecutive decisions en route to a 10-1, 3.52 mark in 2016. Seattle sends Taijuan Walker to the bump. The RH is 3-6 this season and over his career is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA vs. Baltimore. The Orioles are 8-1 in Tillman's L9 starts vs. the Mariners. Take Baltimore. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 905.

4:10 pm pst.

Chicago is looking for revenge here over a New York team that swept then in last year's NLCS. John Lac key gets the start for the Cubs. The RH is 7-4 with a 3.49 record this year and owns a lifetime, 2-0, 1.98 mark vs. the Mets. New York given Steven Matz the nod. The LH is 7-3 with a 3.29 record this season. The Cubs are 5-2 their L7 games played at the Mets while the Mets are 0-4 their L4 overall. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 909.

10:05 am pst.

Texas took 4 in a row over New York and had yesterday's game in tact before a late surge. The Rangers send AJ Griffen to the bump. The RH is 3-0 with a 3.08 ERA on the season and owns a career, 3-0, 2.49 mark vs. the Yankees. New York has Michael Pineda on the hill. The RH is 3-7 with a 5.51 record this season and 0-3 with a 5.04 career record vs. Texas. The Rangers are 8-1 their L9 on the road and 5-1 their L6 at the Yankees. Take Texas. Thank you.

Take Toronto.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 969.

12:10 pm pst.

Toronto got of a 7-game schnide at Coors Field yesterday, beating Colorado, 14-9. Today is all about the pitching with the Blue Jays giving Aaron Sanchez the nod. The RH is 7-1 with a 3.30 mark this season, going 6-0 his L11 starts, and 5-0 on the road. The Rockies have Tyler Anderson on the hill. The LH is 0-1 on the campaign, and has yet to record a decision at Coors Field. The Colorado pitching staff ranks 29th with a 5.16 ERA while their defense ranks 23rd, committing 50 Errors. Toronto is 4-1 the L5 meetings vs. Colorado. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my IL Game of the Month.

Game 965.

4:10 pm pst.

The Cleveland Indians are the hottest team in baseball, winning 9 straight and going into Turner Field to face the Majors' poorest home team, the Atlanta Braves, who are 11-29 as host this season. The Indians are averaging over 6.66 RPG during their current streak and send Trevor Bauer to the hill. The RH has notched 6 consecutive QS's, and over his L4 turns allowed a total of 5 ER's in 31 IP, with 32 K's. The Braves have John Gant at the bump. The RH is 1-2 with a 4.45 ERA, and is 0-1 with a 7.36 mark in 4 career home games-one start. Cleveland is 4-0 their L4 IL games, 6-1 their L7 during Game1 of a series, and 18-6 their L24 overall. Atlanta is 8-22 their L30 IL games, 20-44 their L64 at home, and 1-8 their L9 Monday games. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my Las Vegas Strip Move.

Game 953.

4:05 pm pst.

Both New York and Washington have had problems putting runs on the board but the Mets' pitching has gotten the team 4 wins over their L6 games while The Nats have dropped 7 of their L8. New York is just 3 GB Washington in the NL East and send Noah Syndergaard to the mound. The RH is 6-0 his L9 appearances to bring his 2016 record to 8-2 with a 2.08 ERA, and over his career, he is 2-0 vs. Washington. The Nationals give Joe Ross the start. The RH is  6-4 with a 3.11 mark this season and has been plagued by HR's lately. NY is 5-1 their L6 games played at Washington, 23-4 their L27 games played on Monday, and 4-0 in Syndergaard's L4 starts. Take the Mets. Thank you.  

Take New York.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 907.

10:35 am pst.

New York has climbed their way within 2 GB of Washington in the NL East. The Mets are missing a few key batters but have won 4 of their L5 behind some great pitching. Today Bartolo Colon takes the mound. The RH is 6-3 with a 3.00 ERA on the year, owning a lifetime 9-2, 2.44 record vs. the Braves. Atlanta possesses the worst record in baseball at 25-49, including dropping Games 2 and 3 of this series. They give Bud Norris the nod. The RH is 2-7 with an ERA of 4.69 in 2016 and a career, 1-3, 4.47 mark vs. New York. The Mets are 9-1 the L10 games played at the Braves. Take New York. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my Diamond Play.

Game 917.

10:10 am pst.

Cleveland is red-hot, winning 8 straight, including Games 1 and 2 of this series to bring their 2016 record vs. Detroit to a perfect, 8-0. Josh Tomlin takes the bump for the Indians. The RH is 8-1 on the campaign, winning both of his starts over the Tigers. Detroit sends Justin Verlander to the hill. The RH is 7-5 this season, and over his career is 18-20 with a 4.53 ERA in 45 starts vs. Cleveland. The Indians are 13-3 the L16 overall vs. the Tigers and 6-0 the L6 at the Tigers while Detroit is 0-5 in Verlander's L5 starts vs. Cleveland. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 973.

4:15 pm pst.

Houston is red-hot, winning 6 in a row, including yesterday's, 13-4 victory over Kansas City, who has now dropped 3 straight. The Astros send Mike Fiers to the hill. The RH is 2-0 with a 2.63 ERA in his L4 starts, with 24 IP. The Royals give Chris Young the nod. The RH is 2-6 with a 5.61 mark on the season. Houston is 5-0 their L5 vs. RH starters and 21-8 their L29 overall. Kansas City is 2-9 their L11 following a loss and 1-8 their L9 vs. the AL West. Take the Astros. Thank you.

Take St. Louis.

This is my Ten Dimes Play.

Game 929.

7:10 pm pst.

Seattle is riding a 6-game losing streak and start, newly acquired, Wade LeBalnc here. The LH takes the hill for the first time in 2016, but over his career is 21-33, with a 4.47 ERA in 107 appearances (71 starts), with 5 different teams. St. Louis has won their L3 and owns the best road mark in the NL at 23-12 away from home. They give Carlos Martinez the nod. The RH is 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA over his L4 starts, and is a force on the road, possessing a 4-1, 1.78 record, holding batters to just a .192 BA in 5 road turns this season. The Cardinals rank #2 in baseball, averaging 5.27 RPG. They are also 23-9 their L32 games played on the road and 15-3 in Martinez's L18 starts on 5 days rest. The Mariners are 0-4 their L4 games played vs. teams with a winning record and 0-7 their L7 contests vs. RH starters. Take St. Louis. Thank you.

Take the OVER in the Philadelphia/Minnesota game.

This is my MLB IL TOTAL OF THE MONTH.

Games 929/930.

5:10 pm pst.

Philadelphia and Minnesota scored a total of 24 runs in yesterday's opener. The Phillies enter this game with 13 OVERS in their L18 outings while the Twins have played to 22 OVERS, 4 Unders, and 1 Push over their L27 contests. Adam Morgan gets the start for Philly. The LH is 1-6 with a 6.49 ERA, yielding 10 HR's in his L5 turns. Kyle Gibson takes the mound for Minny. The RH is 0-5 with a 6.06 mark on the campaign. Both starters and bullpens have been doormats. Take the OVER. Thank you.

Take Detroit.

This is my Diamond play.

Game 916.

4:10 am pst.

Seattle has lost 4 in a row and 14 of their L20, including both Games 1 and 2 of this series. Detroit is 19-13 at home this season, winning 7 of their L8 at Comerica Park. The Mariners have Hisashi Iwakuma on the hill. The RH is 6-5 with an ERA of 4.18 in 2016. The Tigers send Michael Fulmer to the mound. The RH sports a 7-2, 2.43 record, including a 2-0, 0.69 mark at home. Seattle is 2-5 the L7 meetings vs. Detroit, 0-4 their L4 on the road, and 0-6 their L6 vs. RH starters. Take Detroit. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my Ten Dimes Play.

Game 914.

4:05 pm pst.

Cleveland has taken their L3 games and sits atop the AL Central at 38-30 while Tampa Bay has lost their L4 and dwells in the cellar of the AL East at 31-36. The Indians have taken 7 of the L8 meetings in this series, going back to 2015. The Tribe is a perfect, 8-0 at home this month and on the season are averaging over 5.50 RPG at Progressive Field. Today they have Josh Tomlin throwing. The RH is 8-1 with an ERA of 3.274 on the season. The Rays give Drew Smyly the nod. The LH is 2-7 with a 4.75 mark in 2016. Tampa Bay is 12-25 the L37 vs. Cleveland and 3-13 the L16 vs. teams with a winning record. Cleveland is 4-1 the L5 during Game 1 of a series and 7-1 in Tomlin's L8 starts at home. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Take San Francisco on the RUN LINE.

This is my RUN LINE GAME OF THE WEEK.

Game 903.

4:05 pm pst.

San Francisco is red-hot, winning 8 straight to give the team a 6 1/2 game cushion in the NL West, while Pittsburgh has lost 5 in a row to sink to 15 GB in the Central. The Giants have Madison Bumgarner on the hill. The LH is 7-0 his L10 starts to bring his campaign to 8-2, with a 1.91 record. The Pirates send Jeff Locke to the bump. The LH is 5-5 with a 5.92 ERA this year, allowing 18 runs and 20 hits in just 8 2/3 IP, over his L2 starts. Pittsburgh is 0-4 their L4 at home and 5-17 their L22 overall. San Francisco is 9-1 their L10 vs. LH starters and 37-16 their L53 overall. Take The Giants on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 962.

11:10 am pst.

New York has taken Game 1, 2, and 3 of this series to give the Yankees 8 straight victories over the Twins, and reach the .500 mark on the season. Alex Rodrigeuz' bat is unstoppable as the team will sweep Minny, who has the poorest home record in the AL at 12-24 at Target Field. Nathan Eovaldi is still in the race for an All-Star berth. The RH is 6-3 on the campaign and is 2-0 lifetime vs. the Twinkies. Minnesota has Ervin Santana on the hill. The LH has lost 5 straight starts, to bring his record to 1-7, with an ERA of 5.10. New York is 44-13 the L57 over Minnesota. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Take Baltimore.

This is my AL East Game of the Week.

Game 966.

10:35 am pst.

Baltimore has Chris Tillman on the mound today. The RH has not lost since April 14th, sporting a 9-1, 2.87 record. Toronto sends Marcus Stroman to the bump. The RH gave up 17 runs in 16 1/3 IP in 3 straight starts before winning his last turn. The Blue Jays are 2-5 their L7 at the Orioles while the Orioles are 7-0 in Tillman's L7 starts vs. the AL East. Take Baltimore. Thank you.

Take Colorado.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 903.

1:10 pm pst.

Colorado is one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning 6 of their L8. Today, they send their top pitcher in wins and ERA (8-4, 2.89) in Tyler Chatwood to the mound. The RH is 5-0 with an ERA of 0.65 on the road this season as he goes into Marlins Park to face a Miami lineup that accounts for a mere, 3.50 RPG at home. Wei-Yin Chen gets the nod for the Marlins. The LH has just 1 win over the last month and has yielded a whopping 7 HR's in his L2 starts, in just 11 1/2 IP. That doesn't bode well against a Rockies team that ranks 9th in baseball with 84 round-tripper's. Colorado is 5-1 their L6 vs. the NL East and 7-0 in Chatwood's L7 starts on the road. Chatwood continues to dominate away from home. Take the Rockies. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 979.

5:15 pm pst.

Texas has won 3 in a row and 5 of their L6 while St. Louis has dropped each of their L2 contests. Today, the Rangers have Cole Hamels at the bump. The LH is 6-1 with a 3.14 mark on the season, including a perfect, 4-0, 1.94 record on the road. The Cards have Michael Wacha throwing. The RH is winless in his L9 outings, sporting a 2-6, 4.91 overall mark on the campaign. This is not the same team at home as they are on the road. St. Louis is 15-18 at Busch Stadium and 20-12 away from home. Texas is 5-2 the L7 meetings in this series. Take the Rangers. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 911.

12:35 pm pst.

Texas has taken 7 of their L10, including Games 1 and 2 of this series, to rise into 1st place in the AL West, with a 6 1/2 game cushion. Oakland has dropped 8 of their L10, to dwell in the cellar of the West, with one of the worst home records in the AL (14-18). The Rangers send Colby Lewis to the bump. The RH is 5-0 with an ERA of 3.00 on the campaign, including a 3-0, 1.35 mark at home, and over his career is 11-4 with a 2.90 record vs. the A's in 27 appearances (25 starts). The A's have Daniel Mengden on the hill. The RH is making just his 2nd Major League start. The Rangers are 6-0 in Lewis' L6 starts, 4-5 their L5 on the road, and 19-7 their L26 overall. Take Texas. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 901.

4:05 pm pst.

Chicago has taken 4 of 5 this season over Washington and going back to last season, 6 of the L7 meetings. The Cubs give John Lackey the nod. The RH is 7-2 with a 2.63 ERA in 2016 and owns a lifetime, 2-0, 3.58 mark vs. the Nationals. Washington has Gio Gonzalez on the hill. The LH is 3-5 with an ERA of 3.98 on the season, dropping his L4 turns. Chicago is 11-3 their L14 vs. the NL East, 37-18 their L55 games played on the road, and 36-16 their L55 vs. teams with a winning record. Take the Cubs. Thank you.

Take St. Louis.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 911.

2:05 pm pst.

St. Louis' lineup has fueled the team to 4 straight wins, and 6 in their L7, accounting for 42 runs in those 6 victories. While Pittsburgh's pitching staff has yielded 31 runs over their L4 outings, all resulting in losses. Mike Leake gets the nod here. The RH is 8-4 lifetime vs. the Pirates while Jonathon Niese gets the start at home. The LH allowed 5 runs in 5 IP in his only start vs. the Cardinals this season. St. Louis is 4-0 their L4 games on the road and 4-1 their L5 vs. LH starters. Pittsburgh is 2-6 their L8 vs. teams with a winning record and 0-4 their L4 vs. RH starters. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 975.

7:05 pm pst.

Cleveland took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 6-2, to give the team an 8-2 record for June, and also notching the Indians 4th straight win over the Angels. The Tribe sits atop the AL Central with a 3 1/2 game lead, and an overall record of 34-26, while the Halos are riding a 5-game losing streak, and dwelling in 4th place in the West. The Los Angeles pitching staff has been shredded for 35 runs during their current skid. They send Matt Shoemaker to the hill here. The RH has dropped his L2 turns, bringing his campaign to 3-7, with an ERA of 5.40, including a 1-4, 5.51 mark at home. Cleveland gives Trevor Bauer the nod. The RH is 4-2 with a 3.88 ERA in 2016, and over his career, he has a 2.45 ERA against L.A., winning both starts against them. The Indians are 5-1 their L6 vs. RH starters, 6-2 their L8 road games, and 4-0 in Bauer's L4 starts vs. the AL West. The Angels are 0-5 their L5 vs. RH starters, 1-6 their L7 during Game 2 of a series, and 3-14 in Shoemakers L17 starts at home. Take Cleveland. Thank you.  

Take Boston.

This is my Best Bet Play.

Game 921.

5:10 pm pst.

Boston goes into Minnesota knowing that the Twins own the worst home record in the AL at 11-19 at Target Field. The Red Sox have Steven Wright at the bump. The RH is 6-4 with a 2.29 mark on the season. The Twins give Tyler Duffy the nod. The RH is 2-4 with a 4.79 record, allowing 20 ER's and 5 HR's over his L4 turns. Minny is 5-15 their L20 at home, 8-21 their L29 vs. the AL East, and 14-37 their L51 vs. RH starters. Take Boston. Thank you.

Take Baltimore.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 916.

4:05 pm pst.

Kansas City has now dropped 6 straight and possesses a dismal, 11-21 road record. The offense has mustered a mere, 8 total runs in their current skid. They send Edinson Volquez to the bump. The RH is 5-5 with a 4.03 record and over his career is winless in 4 starts vs. Baltimore. The Orioles have won 6 of their L7 with their lineup crushing the ball. Today, Chris Tillman gets the start. The RH is 7-1 with an ERA of 3.38 on the campaign. The O's are 28-11 their L39 at home and 13-3 in Tillman's L16 starts. The Royals are 7-20 their L27 on the road and 0-6 their L6 vs. RH starters. Take Baltimore. Thank you.

Take Detroit.

This is my Base Hit play.

Game 912.

10:10 am pst.

Detroit has won 5 in a row, including both Games 1 and 2 of this series and send Jordan Zimmerman to the mound today. The RH is 8-2 with an ERA of 2.58 on the season. Toronto has dropped 3 of their L4 and give RA Dickey the nod. The RH is 3-6 with a 4.21 mark in 2016. The Blue Jays are 1-4 the L5 games played at the Tigers and 2-9 in Dickey's L11 starts. The Tigers are 5-0 their L5 at home and 8-2 in Zimmerman's L10 starts. Take Detroit. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Base Hit play.

Game 968.

5:05 pm pst.

Texas is playing great ball, winning 4 in a row and sitting atop the AL WEST at 35-22, including the best home record in the American League at 22-9 at Global Life Park. They have taken all 7 meetings over Houston this season and send Cole Hamels to the mound. The LH is 5-1 with a 3.39 mark in 2016. Houston gives Dallas Keuchel the nod. The LH is sporting a 3-7, 5.50 record on the campaign and owns a career ERA of 6.75 in 7 starts at Global Life Park in Arlington. The Astros are 14-42 the L56 at the Rangers. Take the Rangers. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 916.

5:05 pm pst.

Texas has owned Houston, taking all 6 meetings this season and 7 straight going back to last season. Colby Lewis is a big part of that, dominating the Astros, winning 3 straight turns and 10 of his L11 decisions over the teams AL West foe. The RH is 5-0 in 2016, sporting an ERA of 3.09. Houston has Mike Fiers starting today. The RH is winless in his L4 outings, possessing a 3-3, 4.84 record in 2016. Overall, the Astros are 14-41 the L55 games plate at the Rangers. Take Texas. Thank you.

Take Detroit.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 956.

10:10 am pst.

Chicago has lost 8 of their L10, including Games 1 and 2 of this series. The White Sox aren't scoring runs, putting up 5 or more runs just 4 times over their L17 contests. Today, they send Jose Quintana to the bump. The LH is riding a 4-game losing streak and was 0-2 with a 5.59 ERA last year vs. Detroit. The Tigers have Justin Verlander on the hill. The RH is back striking out batters (44 K's in 37 2/3 IP over his L5 outings) and owns an 18-13 career record vs. the White Sox. Detroit is 17-5 in Verlander's L22 starts vs. Chicago. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 924.

4:25 pm pst.

Despite leading Cleveland by a 1/2 game in the Central, Kansas City is one of the worst road teams in the AL at 11-17 and averaging just 3.64 RPG away from home. The Royals, who have dropped 4 o 5 to the Indians this year, send Ian Kennedy to the bump. The RH is 4-3 with a 3.03 mark on the season. Cleveland has Josh Tomlin starting today. The RH is 7-1 with an ERA of 3.74 in 2016. They are also 5-0 their L5 vs. the AL Central, 8-3 their L11 following a win, and 16-5 in Tomlin's L21 starts. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 919.

4:10 pm pst.

New York had a 6-game win streak going before dropping the final two meetings with Toronto. A-Rod returned from an injury stint yesterday to go hitless but he and the Yankees lineup get to face Chris Archer today. The RH is 3-5 with an ERA of 5.16 this season, going 0-2 vs. New York in 2015, and must be nervous knowing he has to pitch to Jacoby Ellsbury, who is 16-for-24 against him. NY sends Masahiro Tanaka to the mound. The RH is 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA in 2016 and owns a 2-0, 2.67 career record vs. TB. The Yankees are 5-2 the L7 meetings vs. the Rays and 4-0 in Tanaka's L4 starts vs. the Rays. Take New York. Thank you.

Take OVER in the Colorado/Boston matchup.

This is my MLB Total of the Month.

Game 965/966.

4:10 pm pst.

Both Games 1 and 2 of this series have gone OVER the Total to make it 6 of the L7 meetings between these two teams to go OVER. Boston has the #1 scoring team in baseball (5.96 RPG overall) and when at home, post a whopping, 6.85 RPG. Colorado ranks 5th in scoring, averaging over 4.82 RPG. Today, the Red Sox have Clay Bucholz on the hill. The RH is 2-4 with a 5.92 ERA this season while the Rockies send Jon Gray to the mound. The RH is 1-2 with an ERA of 6.75 this campaign. The OVER is 10-2-2 in the Red Sox L14 at home and 7-0 in the Rockies L7 vs. the AL East. Take the OVER. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my AL East Game of the Month.

Game 958.

1:05 pm pst.

New York won 6 in a row, including this series' opener, before yesterday's, 8-4 loss. But the Yankee's get back Alex Rodriguez (out since May 3rd) in the lineup, and have a red-hot, CC Sabathia on the mound. The LH won his L2 starts, yielding just 1 ER in 13 IP and owns a career, 15-6 record vs. Toronto. The Blue Jays give JA Happ the nod. The LH has dropped his L2 turns and possesses a 4.50 lifetime ERA against the Yankees. Toronto is 17-37 the L54 at New York, 1-5 their L6 vs. LH starters, and 2-8 in Happ's L10 road starts. New York is 6-1 their L7 overall, 6-7 their L7 following a loss, and 4-0 in Sabathia's L4 starts on 5 days rest. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 918.

11:10 am pst.

Jose Quintana has been solid this season, sporting a 5-3, 1.98 record. The LH is 5-1 with an ERA of 2.58 in 14 career appearances (12 starts) vs. Cleveland. The Indians send Corey Kluber to the bump. The RH is 3-5 with a 4.10 mark TY. Chicago is 9-4 their L13 vs. the AL Central and 6-2 in Quintana's L8 starts on 4 days rest. Cleveland is 1-4 in Kluber's L5 starts vs. Chicago and 2-6 in Kluber's L8 road starts. Take the White Sox. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my Best Bet.

Game 964.

4:05 pm pst.

New York is the hottest team in baseball, winning 5 straight and climbing into 3rd place in the AL East. Today, Nathan Eovaldi gets the start. The RH has won his L4 turns (4-2, 4.44 on the year). Toronto sends RA Dickey to the bump. The RH is 2-5 with an ERA of 4.50 this season. The Blue Jay's are 16-36 their L52 t the Yankees and 1-5 in Dickey's L6 road starts vs. the Yankees. Take New York. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Pure Profit Play.

Game 969.

11:10 am pst.

Texas has taken 13 of the L15 meetings over Houston, including Game 1 and 2 of this series and have Cole Hamels on the mound today. The LH is 4-0 with a 3.10 mark this season. Houston has Dallas Keuchel throwing. The LH is 2-5 with a 5.43 record, riding an 0-4 streak his L4 turns. The Rangers are 29-14 the L43 at the Astros. Take Texas. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my Best Bet play.

Game 919. 1:05 pm pst.

New York has taken Game 1 and 2 of this series with authority, outscoring Oakland by a total of 12-4. It's the third straight win for the Yankees which coincides strong pitching efforts. Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound here. The RH is 1-0 with 3.51 ERA in the season and owns a 2-0 record in 2 career starts vs. the A's. Oakland has Sean Manaea on the hill. The LH is 1-1 with a 7.91 mark this year. The Yankees are 5-2 their L7 overall as well as 5-2 in Tanaka's L7 starts. The A's are 11-24 their L35 home games and 1-7 the L8 vs. RH starters. Take new York. Thank you.  

Take Cleveland.

This is my IL game of the Week.

Game 919.

4:10 pm pst.

The Indians have owned the Reds, taking the L5 in the series, and 8 of the L9. Today, Cleveland sends Josh Tomlin to the bump. The RH is 5-0 with a 3.82 ERA on the season. Cincinnati has Tim Adleman on the hill. The RH is 1-1 with a 3.38 mark and makes his first career start vs. an AL foe. The Indians are 5-0 their L5 vs. the NL central and 6-0 in Tomlin's L6 road starts. The Reds are 1-7 their L8 vs. the AL Central and 2-14 their L16 during Game 4 of a series. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take Boston.

This is my Double Play.

Game 921.

5:15 pm pst.

Boston is red-hot, winning their L2, 7 of their L10, and owning the only winning road record in the AL east, at 10-6 away from home. Kansas City had 5 straight series losses before taking 2 of 3 over Atlanta. The Royals haven't won b-2-b games since April 21- 22. The Red Sox send Rick Porcello to the mound. The RH has gone at least 6 IP in 15 straight starts and owns a record of 6-1 with a 3.11 mark on the season. The Royals give Yordano Ventura the start. The RH is 3-2 with an ERA of 4.62 TY and has a career record of 1-2 with a 5.19 mark in 3 starts  vs. the Red Sox. Boston is 10-4 their L14 vs. Kansas City, 6-1 in Porcello's L7 starts, and 16-5 their L21 overall. Kansas City is 1-5 their L6 during Game 1 of a series, 2-6 in Ventura's L8 starts during Game 1 of a series, and 6-13 their L19 overall. Take Boston. Thank you.

Take the OVER in the Twins/Tigers game.

Game 917/918.

4:10 pm pst.

These two rivals met 4 times this season, with 3 contests flying OVER the Total. As a matter of fact, they have combined for 46 OVERS, 27 Unders, and 2 Pushes this campaign. Minnesota has Phil Hughes at the bump. The RH is 1-6 with an ERA of 6.44 this season and owns an 8-9, 4.63 career mark vs. Detroit. The Tigers have Mike Pelfrey  on the hill. The RH is 0-4 with a 5.80 mark this season, allowing 12 runs and 20 hits in 14 1/3 IP over his L3 turns which started with a 5 run, 8 hit, 3 BB's, effort in 4 IP vs. the Twins. Take the OVER. Thank you.