Take Oakland.

Game 1 WINNER.
Game 904.

1:07 pm pst.

Oakland has taken of the 10 meetings with Houston in 2020. Both starters are solid in McCullers and Bassitt. McCullers (3-3, 3.93) has pitched well however, despite only allowing a total of three ER's over his last four starts, the team, due to a lack of offense, is 0-4 over those four starts. Bassitt (5-2, 2.29) has pitched equally well, yielding a combined, two ER's in his last five starts. The difference is the team has been hitting for him, as they are 5-0 in those five starts. The Astros are just 11-21 on the road this season while the A's own a 23-10 home mark. Take Oakland. Thank you.

Take LA on the run line.

Los Angeles took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 4-2. They have now beaten Milwaukee five of the last six meetings, by an average of 2.6 RPG, with only one of those victories coming by just one run. Woodruff and Kershaw are starters today. Woodruff had two regular season matchups (1 start) against the Dodgers, with a 9.39 ERA. Kershaw, in his lifetime has faced the Brewers 15 times in the regular season, donning a 6-5 record with a 2.88 ERA. LA averages 5.82 RPG, while Milwaukee averages just 4.12 RPG. The Brewers are 0-4 L4 road playoff games, 1-5 L6 overall playoffs games, and 0-4 L4vs. the NL West. Take LA on the run line. Thank you.

Game 1 Brewers at Dodgers: LA is loaded both on the mound and at the plate. They enter the postseason having won 10 of their final 12 regular season contests. Although they have not faced each other in 2020, the Dodgers did take four of the last five matchups with the Brewers a season ago. Probable's are Suter and Buehler.

 RH, Walker Buehler is well-rested, having only pitched four innings over the last three weeks. But, LA is confident he has the repertoire and the savvy to dominate here and give them a Game 1 win.

 The Major's top-scoring lineup of the Dodgers account for more than a full run and a half ( 5.82 RPG), than does the Brewers (4.12).

LH, Brent Suter (2-0, 3.13 ERA) is in way over his head here and will get shelled. DODGERS on the run line.

Game 1 Cardinals at Padres: These two teams have not met in 2020, but going back a few seasons, San Diego has taken six of the last eight meetings with St. Louis. The Cardinals have scheduled Kwang Hyun Kim, who began the season as the teams closer and is making his first MLB playoffs start. To me, both items play a factor here. The 32-year old rookie has pitched well, going 3-0 , with a 1.62 ERA in eight appearances (seven starts). Pitching well in the regular season is one thing. But, making your postseason debut against the Padres in Petco is a whole different monster. The LH will most-likely face mainly RH sluggers here.

 San Diego possesses a dangerous lineup, ranking in the top-five in most categories and averaging over 5.42 RPG. I expect "KK" to feel the pressure and get into some early trouble.

 The Padres, which want to make the most of their first postseason since 2006, are less fatigued than the perennial postseason Cardinals, which were forced to play 53 games in 44 days, including 11 doubleheaders.

 The struggling St. Louis offense is no match for Fernando Tatis Jr. and the mighty San Diego bats. PADRES  

Today's matchup is all about the pitching. Hyun Jim Ryun is at his best right now. Tyler Glasnow owns a career postseason record of 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA. The Rays are 2-7 L9 playoff games as a favorite. The Blue Jays are 7-3 L10 during Game 2 of a series, 4-1 L5 vs. RH, and 4-1 L5 vs. AL East. TORONTO

Take Minnesota.

In the strange 2020 season, these two teams have not met yet. Minnesota took four of seven meetings with Houston a season ago. The Twins (36-24) are certainly hotter, winning five of their final seven games while the Astros (29-31) have been struggling all season long and ended the regular season losing five of their last seven outings, including their final three. Greinke (3-3, 4.03) and Maeda (6-1, 2.70) square off here. With the hotter team, the better starter, and the far superior bullpen, Minny is the play here. The Astros are 1-5 the last six at the Twins. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

Take Texas on the RUN LINE.

Yes, I am well aware of the fact that Houston is fighting for a playoff spot, while Texas is out of the postseason race. No worries, there is a method to my madness. Lance Lynn is scheduled to take the mound at home here. The RH is having the best campaign of his nine year career, at 6-2 with a 2.53 ERA, striking out 84 batters in 78.1 IP. The savvy veteran is eager to avenge his worst outing of 2020, an early-September loss to the Astros, giving up twice as many earned runs (six) as he has in any of his other 11 starts this season.

 Houston is not the same team they were in 2019, losing strength both on the mound and at the plate. The Astros are 1-5 the last six games played as a road favorite, 1-7 the last eight road games played vs. RH starters, and 6-22 overall the last 28 road games.

 Five of the last seven outings in this rivalry has been decided by just one run. Take the run and a half with the Rangers on the run line as long as Lynn takes the hill. Take the Rangers on the run line. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my AL EAST GOW.

Game 965.

4:30 pm pst.

With eight consecutive wins, the hottest team in baseball is the New York Yankees. Now, they start a series with the Boston Red Sox, a team they have beaten in all seven meetings in 2020, outscoring them 50-23. The Bronx Bombers are back with a lineup that is crushing the ball. The Yankees are 4-1 L5 at the Red Sox and 21-5 L26 overall vs. the Red Sox. take New York. Thank you.

Take Houston on the RL.

This is my WWW.

5:10 pm pst.

Houston is in a dogfight right now and need every win they can get. they have taken three of four meetings with Texas in 2020, including the last three in a row. They are averaging more than a full run per game than the rangers. Texas is 1-12 the last 13 in Houston and 3-14 the L17 overall vs. Houston. Take the Astros on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my IL GOW.

5:15 pm pst.

Cleveland has dropped six straight and their pitching staff has gotten shelled for over 6.66 RPG during the slide. RH Carrasco (3-4, 3.12) goes up against RH Darvish (7-2, 1.77). the Cubs have taken both 2020 meetings with the Indians. Cleveland is 4-17 L21 as an underdog, 2-5 the L7 on the road, and 2-5 the L7 during Game 1 of a series. Chicago is 21-8 the L29 IL home games, 7-3 the L10 following an off day, and 19-7 the L26 during Game 1 of a series. Take the Cubs. Thank you.

Take Baltimore on the RUN LINE.

This is my LIM.

Game 903.

4:05 pm pst.

Baltimore, which has won seven of their last 10, has also taken four straight over New York, outscoring the Yankees, 22-6. New York is struggling, dropping eight of their last 10. The offense is sputtering. Take the run and a half with the Orioles here. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles on the Run Line.

This is my GRAND SLAM PLAY.

Game 969.

3:40 pm pst.

May and Bumgarner have been scheduled here. In eight starts in 2020, Dustin May is 1-1 with a 2.88 ERA. "Big Red" has not allowed more than two earned runs in any outing this season. The RH will completely shut down the sputtering Arizona lineup which has mustered a mere, 3.00 RPG in their eight10 losses over their last 11 contests. Madison Bumgarner is a far cry from the pitcher he was several seasons ago. The "Mad-Bum" is living up to his nickname in more ways than one, as he hasn't had a winning season since 2016. The LH is 0-4 in five starts with a colossal ERA of 8.44.

 The Dodgers are a monstrous team, ranking third in scoring and second in Team Era. They are a tough enough mountain to climb for any opponent, especially for a team that ranks in the bottom third in both areas.

LA is 7-0 the last seven meetings in this series, 6-1 the last seven vs. LH starters, and 36-15 the last 51 on the road. Take the Dodgers on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Tampa Bay on the Run Line.

This is my HOME RUN PLAY.

Game 962.

3:40 pm pst.

Boston threw in the towel on the 2020 season a few weeks ago when they traded away some big names. It will help their farm system down the road, but as far as this season is concerned, put a fork in this team. Tampa Bay owns the best record in the AL at 28-15. They have taken five of the six meetings in this division rivalry this season (only one victory being decided by one run), including the last four consecutive matchups. The Red Sox are outclassed both on the mound and at the plate. They own the worst pitching staff in baseball and just can't seem to score runs with any consistency. The Rays bring in a top-10 team both on the rubber and in the batters box. Fleming (3-0, 3.52 ERA in 2020), who has won all three of his starts this season will have the luxury of some run support. The Red Sox are 8-21 the last 29 meetings in this series, 5-16 the last 21 vs. LH starters, and 0-4 the last four during Game 1 of a series. Take the Rays on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my NL WEST BEST BET play.

Game 977.

6:401 pm pst.

Los Angeles has taken five in a row and six of the last seven meetings with Arizona in 2020. Buehler (1-0, 3.60 ERA) and Weaver (1-6, 7.44 ERA) are scheduled. The Dodgers rank first in scoring and second in Team ERA. This doesn't bode well for a Diamondbacks team that ranks in the bottom third in both area. Take Los Angeles on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my CASH MONEY PLAY.

Game 959.

4:05 pm pst.

Chicago took both 2020 meetings with Pittsburgh, crushing them by a combined, 14-3. They come a four-game sweep of Kansas City to own one of the AL's best records at 26-15. They outclass the Pirates both on the mound and in the batters box. The White Sox are 6-0 the last six during Game 1 of a series, 4-0 the last four on the road, and 5-1 the last six in IL play. Take Chicago. Thank you.  

Take Cleveland on the RUN LINE.

This is my AL CENTRAL BEST BET play.

Game 954.

3:10 pm pst.

Cleveland has taken five of seven this season over Kansas City. The Indians (won last three and seven of last 10) come in here with the very impressive, Triston McKenzie 2-0, 1.69 ERA in 2020). Meanwhile, the Royals which are on a seven-game slide, have Jakob Junis (0-1, 4.32) on the hill. The only thing worse than the KC 19th ranked pitching staff is their 29th ranked offense. The Royals are 0-6 the last six vs. RH starters and 3-13 the last 16 vs. the AL Central. take the Indians on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Tampa Bay.

This is my INTERLEAGUE BEST BET.

Game 911.

3:00 pm pst.

Tampa Bay has a commanding, 5.5 game lead in the AL East and both a top-10 offense and pitching staff. Outside of his first start back in July, Charlie Morton has pitched very well. Max Scherzer has erratic. He also hasn't gotten run support. And, the bullpen has been atrocious, ranking 27th, with a TEAM ERA of 5.35. The Rays are 14-2 the last 16 on the road, 5-1 the last six IL, and 19-7 the last 26 during Game 1 of a series. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my DOUBLE PLAY.

Game 971.

6:10 pm pst.

Yes, Lance McCullers ERA is a bit higher than usual, but the RH has had three strong outings in his last four starts. The Team is 5-2 in his starts in 2020. This is a team that has taken seven of the last nine meetings with LA. The Angels are 13-25, mainly because they can't seem to produce offensively at all. The Astros are 19-7 the last 26 at the Angels. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my CASH MONEY PLAY.

Game 965.

5:05 pm pst.

Chicago, which is only a half GB of Cleveland for the AL Central's top spot, has taken six of the seven meetings with Kansas City in 2020, averaging over 6.5 RPG in those six victories. Dunning makes his second start of the campaign and goes up against Singer (1-3, 5.19). The Royals have dropped three straight and seven of their last 10. They possess the league's 29th ranked offense, accounting for a mere, 3.89 RPG, almost a run and a half less than the White Sox (5.21 RPG). Chicago is 10-3 the last 13 vs. the AL Central and 12-4 the last 16 on the road. KC is 1-4 the last five vs. the AL Central and 1-5 the last six at home. Take the White Sox. Thank you.

Take Toronto.

This is my AL EAST BEST BET.

Game 963.

1:10 pm pst.

Toronto, which is now ties with New York for second place in the AL East at 20-16, is starting to heat up, winning six of their last eight outings. Boston continues to sink deeper into the abyss, riding a four-game slide, and dropping seven of their last 10 to take a true foothold of last place in the AL East at 12-26. As a matter of fact, the Red Sox own the AL's worst record. Roark (2-1) and Godley (0-3) get the starts today. The only thing worse than their erratic offense, is Boston's pitching, ranking 30th, with a Team ERA of 6.13. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you.

Tale Los Angeles on the RUN LINE.

This is my NL WEST BEST BET.

Game 916.

6:40 pm pst.

Los Angeles has taken four in a row over Arizona five of the six meetings in 2020, by an average of 3.8 RPG. Weaver (1-5, 8.23) and Kershaw (4-1, 1.80) square off here. LA ranks second in scoring (5.61 RPG) and first in Team ERA (2.71), while Arizona accounts for just 4.14 RPG (24th) and has a team ERA of 5.00 (21st). The Diamondbacks are 1-10 the last 11 vs. the NL East and 1-12 the last 13 overall. take the Dodgers on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my DOUBLE PLAY game.

Game 913.

5:05 pm pst.

Chicago has taken five of the six meetings with Kansas City in 2020, lighting up the Royals fo over 6.5 RPG. Dylan Cease (4-2, 3.00) and Danny Duffy (2-2, 4.11) get the starts today. The White Sox account for more than a full run per game than does the Royals (5.05/3.84). Chicago is 11-4 the last 15 on the road, 13-3 the last 16 vs. LH starters, and 9-3 the last1 2 vs. the AL Central. Take the White Sox. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my TV GAME WINNER.

Game 901.

10:35 am pst.

The Cubs have taken all five meetings with the Pirates in 2020, including Games 1 and 2 of this series. they are one of baseball's best road teams at 12-6 away from home. Mills and Brubaker are on the mound today. Pittsburgh has struggled all season (last place in the NL Central at 10-24) are on a 1-5 slide. The Cubs are 16-5 the last 21 vs. teams with a winning percentage under .400 and 17-7 the last 24 as a favorite. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Take San Diego on the RUN LINE.

San Diego, the busiest team this trade deadline, is making a real push in the NL. very quietly, this squad ranks first in scoring (5.70 RPG), third in Team BA (.266), second in HR's (67), and second in SB's (31). Los Angeles, on the other hand, has not even reached the low expectations we had for them. Lamet (2-1, 2.35 ERA) takes the hill. the team is 5-2 in the RH's starts in 2020. Teheran gets the nod at home. The RH is 0-2 with a whopping ERA of 9.17. The Padres are 5-1 the last six on the road, 5-1 the last six IL games, and 11-3 the last 14 overall. The Angels are 3-7 the last 10 at home, 1-6 the last seven IL games, and 1-6 the last seven vs. the NL West. Take San Diego on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Houston on the RUN LINE.

Prior to yesterday's, 6-5 loss, Houston took the previous seven consecutive meetings with Texas. Look for a bounce back here as Allard (0-3, 6.50 ERA, three straight losses) goes up against Javier (3-1, 3.77 ERA, 3-1 last four starts). The Astros offense averages 5.32 RPG compared to the 3.71 RPG accounted for by the Rangers lineup. Texas is 1-9 the last 10 at Houston, 1-6 the last seven on the road, and 1-8 the last nine vs. RH starters. Take Houston on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Detroit

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Detroit, which has won six straight including Game 1 of this series on Tuesday, 12-1, is running hot. Spencer Turnbull (3-2, 2.97 ERA) hasn't allowed more than three runs in any appearance this season. Adrian Houser (1-3, 4.36 ERA) is 0-3 with a ND in his last four starts. The Tigers account for more than a full RPG than does the Brewers (4.97/3.89). Detroit is 6-0 the last six IL road games and 6-1 the last seven vs. the NL Central. Milwaukee is 1-5 the last six IL home games and 1-4 the last five vs. the AL Central. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Take the UNDER in the Cardinals/Reds matchup.

This is my BB play.

Games 901/902.

3:40 pm pst.

neither one of these teams are smashing the cover off the ball with any consistency. And with two solid pitchers going today in Kwang-hyun Kim (1-0, 11.08 ERA in 16.2 IP) and Sonny Gray (5-1, 1.94 ERA in 41.2 IP), you can expect a low-scoring game here especially after last night's, 17 hit/12 run contest. Prior to that, five of the last seven meetings all went under the total. The UNDER is 4-1-1 in the Cardinals last six games played vs. the NL Central and 4-1 in the Reds last five games played vs. teams with a losing record. Take the UNDER. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

With nine wins over their last ten games, Chicago is now tied with Cleveland and Minnesota for the top spot in the AL Central at 20-12. They have taken all four meetings with Kansas City in 2020. This is a team with one of the best lineups and pitching staffs in the Majors. Dylan Cease (4-2, 3.13) and Brady Singer (1-3, 5.16) square off here. The Royals, which have dropped seven of their last 10, have failed to produce both on the mound and at the plate. Take the White Sox. Thank you.

Take Minnesota.

Despite coming in here off two losses, Minnesota is tied for the AL Central lead with Chicago and Cleveland.. Playing Detroit is just what is needed to get back on track. This is the first meeting between these two teams in 2020, but the Twins have taken five in a row and eight of the last nine meetings. Going back a bit further, they are 20-7 the last 27 matchups in Detroit. RH randy Dobnak has not allowed more than two ER's in any of his starts this season en route to a 5-1 record with a 1.78 ERA. Matthew Boyd dons an 0-4 mark with an 8.48 ERA. The LH has yielded 39 hits in 28.2 IP. Minnesota is 35-17 the last 52 games played on the road, 5-2 the last seven games played vs. the AL Central, and 7-3 the last 10 games played overall. Detroit is 19-62 the last 81 games played at home, 15-52 the last 67 games played vs. the AL Central, and 15-36 the last 51 games played during Game 1 of a series. Take the Twins. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

Baseball's top scoring team (5.70 RPG) goes into Global Life Park to take on its poorest scoring team (3.60 RPG). Dustin May (1-1, 2.79 ERA) and Mike Minor (0-5, 6.75 ERA) get the nod here. Look for this one to get ugly and way out of hand as the Dodgers are 7-1 the last eight interleague road games, 8-1 the last nine vs. the AL West, and 10-1 the last 11 vs. LH starters. Take Los Angeles on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

Look for the Cubs to bounce back here against a Reds team that they have beaten in two of three meetings in 2020. After a four-game skid, Cincy beat Milwaukee the last two outings but the Brewers lineup is in a funk. RH, Hendricks faces LH, Miley. The Chicago hurler has allowed just three ER's or less in five of his six starts. The Cubs are 5-2 the last seven on the road, 14-6 the last 20 as a favorite, and 6-2 the last eight vs. LH starters. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Take the Yankees.

The Mets have played the Yankees tough the last few seasons. But the Yankees will come in here with a bargain price as the odds makers are looking at their current five-game slide and the fact that Jordan Montgomery is on the mound. However, the team is 10-4 at home this season and 3-1 in Montgomery's starts in 2020. The Mets are 1-6 the last seven vs. LH starters and 1-5 the last six during Game 1 of a series. The Yankees are 65-23 the last 88 at home and 8-3 the last 11 during Game 1 of a series. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Take Oakland.

Oakland has taken four of five meetings with Texas in 2020. These are two teams heading in opposite directions. The A's are perched atop the AL West with a 4.0 game lead, at 21-10. The Rangers, which have dropped nine of their last 10, are tied for third place with the Mariners, 9.0 GB, at 11-18. The team is 5-1 in Mike Fiers' starts in 2020. The RH is 3-1 on the campaign and has already notched a win over Texas at the beginning of the month. LH Kolby Allard (0-2, 7.82 ERA) is expected to start here. The A's are 43-17 the last 60 games played vs. the AL West. the Rangers are 0-5 ATS the last five vs. RH starters. Take Oakland. Thank you.

Take St. Louis on the Run Line.

Winners of three straight, St. Louis is starting to stride. Meanwhile, Kansas City, losers of three straight, continues to disappoint. The Cardinals took the last four meetings over the Royals by the average margin of 5.25 RPG. Harvey (0-1, 9.00 ERA) goes up against Wainwright (2-0, 2.00 ERA). KC is 3-7 the last 10 interleague games. St. Louis is 35-16 the last 51 as a favorite. Take the Cardinals on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Houston.

Houston has taken three of four this season over Los Angeles. The Astros are one of baseball's best home teams at 11-4 at Minute Maid Park. Meanwhile the Angels, which own the AL's worst overall record (9-21) also sport the Majors worst overall road record (4-12). LH, Jose Suarez is 0-1 with an ERA of 33.75. He gave up five earned runs on five hits in just 1.1 IP in his only outing. RH, Christian Javier is 2-1 with a 3.55 ERA in 2020, with 26 K's in 25.1 IP. On both sides of the field, Houston is far superior. The Angels are 15-36 the last 51 on the road and18-46 the last 64 overall. The Astros are 48-17 the last 65 at home and 9-3 the last 12 overall. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take Cleveland on the RL.

Cleveland, which is riding a six-game win streak, swept Detroit in the earlier series, 3-0, outscoring the Tigers, 21-11. They have now taken 10 straight over their AL Central rivals. On a nine-game slide, Detroit is posting just 4.43 RPG and ranks 30th in baseball with a Team ERA of 6.03. Cleveland ranks first in Team ERA at 2.50. The Tigers are 8-45 the last 53 meetings with the Indians, 15-41 the last 56 on the road, and 38-108 the last 146 overall. Take the Indians on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles on the RUN LINE.

4:10 pm pst.

Los Angeles took their first loss in over a week yesterday (7-1 last eight), while Seattle won their first game in more than a week and a half (1-8 last nine). The Dodgers, which are 9-2 the last 11 meetings with the Mariners account for 5.58 RPG, while the M's post just 3.92 RPG. When it comes to pitching, LA ranks second with a Team ERA of 2.78 and Seattle ranks 28th with a Team ERA of 5.66. Three-time Cy Young award winner, Clayton Kershaw will shut down the lackluster, Mariners lineup. Take the Dodgers on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Cleveland on the RUN LINE.
4:05 pm pst.

As the season progresses, we can clearly see Cleveland (15-9) making a play in the AL Central, while Pittsburgh is not just in last place in the NL Central, but sports the worst record in all of baseball at 4-16. While it really doesn't matter which pitchers for either team gets to start here, I do like the expected, Shane "Don't call me Justin" Bieber against Trevor Williams. RH, Bieber is off to the best start of his career (30-13, 3.49 ERA lifetime) at 4-0 with an ERA of 1.30, fanning whopping, 54 batters in 34.2 IP. RH, Trevor Williams is just 1-3 with an ERA of 3.89 this season and has gotten very little run support and even less help from the league's 26th ranked pitching staff (Team ERA of 5.51). The Indians, which come off a three-game sweep of the Tigers, have seen their lineup come alive, while their top-ranked pitching staff (2.78 Team ERA) has been stellar. Pittsburgh is 1-7 the last eight home games and 1-12 the last 13 interleague games. Cleveland is 7-0 the last seven road games and 4-0 the last four games vs. RH starters. Take the Indians on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Houston.

12:10 pm pst.

Houston has taken all three meetings with Colorado this season and now enters today's matchup a small underdog. The Astros are on a seven game hot streak, the best in the Majors. Both lineups are scoring runs, but the Rockies pitching staff has been a problem. Houston is 8-1 the last nine game played in Colorado and 16-5 the last 21 overall games played vs. Colorado. Colorado is 1-6 the last seven games played vs. the AL West  and 1-6 the last seven game played overall. Take the Astros. Thank you.

Take Arizona.

This is my DIAMOND PLAY.

Game 975.

6:40 pm pst.

Arizona is starting to stride, riding a six-game win streak, including victories in Games 1 and 2 of this series. Merrill Kelly is 3-1 with an ERA of 1.71. The RH is pitching well and pitching deep into games. The Diamondbacks are 4-0 the last four vs. the AL West. The A's are 0-4 the last four IL home games. Take Arizona. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my LVSM.

Game 973.

6:10 pm pst.

San Diego took Games 1 and 2 of this series. But, look for some payback after last night's grand slam fiasco. Especially, with seasoned veteran, Lance Lynn (3-0, 1.11 ERA in 2020) on the mound. The Rangers are 4-1 in the RH's starts this season. Take Texas. Thank you.

Take New York on the RL.

This is my GS.

Game 952.

4:05 pm pst.

Tampa Bay took game 1 of this series to give the team six wins in the last seven meetings with New York. However, they are going to have to face Gerrit Cole (4-0, 2.76 ERA, 34 K's in 2020). The team is 5-0 in the RH's starts this season. By the way, the Yankees don't take losing at home lightly, where they are 10-2. Tyler Glasnow (0-1, 7.04 ERA in 2020) has not made it past 4.2 IP in his four starts thus far. Take New York on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Atlanta.

This is my NL EAST GOM.

Game 918.

4:10 pm pst.

Atlanta has dominated Washington, taking eight of the last 10 meetings overall, including five of the last six at home. RH, Tomlin (1-0, 1.59 ERA in 2020) goes up against RH, Voth (0-2, 3.21 ERA in 2020). The Braves are on a three-game hot streak, including a Game 1 win yesterday over the Nationals, 7-6. Washington is 1-6 the last seven vs. RH starters. Atlanta is 40-13 the last 53 as a home favorite. Take the Braves. Thank you.

Take Oakland.

This is my GS.

Game 977.

6:40 pm pst.

Oakland has won all three of Mike Fiers' starts this season, despite his 1-0 record. The A's are 9-1 the last 10 games and will avenges Monday's, 10-9 Game 1 loss. They have taken three of five meetings with the Angels this season. The A's are 10-3 the last 13 games played vs. the Angels. Take Oakland. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my ALW GOW.

Game 973.

6:05 pm pst.

Today's matchup is all about pitching. LH, Marco Gonzalez is 2-1 with a 3.06 ERA on the campaign and comes off two solid outings in a row. LH, Mike Minor has gotten shelled, going 0-3 with an ERA of 6.89. The Rangers are 4-12 the last 16 games played vs. the AL West. take the Mariners. Thank you.

Take Detroit.

This is my ALC GOW.

Game 962.

1:10 pm pst.

Detroit is playing red-hot baseball, winning four in a row, including yesterday's series opener, 5-1. Chicago is on a 1-5 slide. LH's Gonzalez (0-1, 7.77) goes up against Alexander (1-0, 1.17). the Tigers are 4-0 the last four games played vs. LH starters. Take Detroit. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my LVSM.

Game 925.

3:05 pm pst.

For me, this matchup is all about the numbers. New York and their potent lineup is posting over 5.55 RPG while Philadelphia's pitching staff has a Team ERA of 5.88.

 The Yankees have taken five of the last seven meetings with the Phillies, with the average margin of victory coming by 4.20 RPG. TAKE THE YANKEES. Thank you.

Take Oakland.

This is my AL WEST GOW.

Game 906.

12:40 pm pst.

These two AL West rivals are a lot further apart than just the four games separating them right now. Texas is playing some ugly baseball. Their pitching staff is mediocre (21st, 4.59 Team ERA). Their offense ranks 28th, averaging an anemic, 3.20 RPG. Winners of five straight and sitting atop the AL West, Oakland's lineup is starting to produce while their pitching staff ranks sixth, with a 2.97 Team ERA.

 It looks like LH, Mike Minors and RH, Mike Fiers are getting the nod here. The A's have taken nine of the last 10 meetings in this series and Fiers has started three of those matchups, all wins for the A's.

 Texas is 6-24 the last 30 games played at Oakland and 2-8 the last 10 played on the road. TAKE THE A'S. Thank you.

Take Minnesota on the RL.

This is my BEST BET.

Game 901.

10:35 am pst.

Here we have one of baseball's best teams hosting one of its worst. Minnesota, at 10-2 has won six straight to take a three-game lead in the AL Central. Pittsburgh is riding the worst current skid in all of the Major's, dropping seven straight and sits in last place in the NL Central, at 2-10. The Twins are averaging over 5.25 RPG while the Pirates account for a dismal, 3.25 RPG.

 Kenta Maeda is scheduled to get the home start. The RH is 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA on the season, striking out 12 batters in 11.0 IP.

 Minny has taken the last six meetings in this series by an average of 2.83 RPG. They are also 5-0 their last five IL games. Take the Twins on the Run Line. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my LVSM.

Game 975.

6:10 pm pst.

The Dodgers have dominated the Padres, taking six of the last seven meetings and are 40-17 the last 57 matchups. L.A. owns the best away record in the N.L. at 6-2 on the road. Today, Ross Stripling gets the nod. The RH is 2-0 with a 2.92 ERA in 2020. San Diego is 1-4 the last five as a home 'dog, 8-21 the last 29 vs. RH starters, and 9-20 the last 29 overall. Take the Dodgers. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my HR play.

Game 968.

5:10 pm pst.

Chicago is one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning six in a row. Milwaukee is having some issues. Things are going to go from bad to worse for the Brewers, which are just 1-6 the last seven meetings with the White Sox. LH, Dallas Keuchel is 2-0 in 2020. Milwaukee is 3-10 the last 13 IL road games, 1-4 the last five vs. the AL Central, and 3-9 the last 12 overall. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Take New York on the RUN LINE.

This is my GS play.

Game 970.

4:07 pm pst.

New York, at 5-1, owns the best record in baseball. They took the season opener yesterday against Boston, 5-1 to give the team four straight overall victories. The Yankees have dominated the Red Sox, taking four in a row in the rivalry, nine of the last 10, and 25 of the last 35 in New York. The deadly, Bronx Bombers lineup is accounting for nearly a full run per game more than the Bosox offense while their pitching staff is yielding nearly a run and a half less than their counterparts. Take New York on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Houston on the RUN LINE.

This is my LVSM play.

Game 967.

4:15 pm pst.

The Astros have owned the Angels, taking four straight in the series, eight of the last 10, and are 20-7 the last 27 meetings in Anaheim. By the way, the last four meetings have been won by an average of 3.25 RPG. RH, Zack Greinke, had a rough debut but the Cy Young winner will bounce back here against an Angels lineup that is without their top producer, Mike Trout (paternity leave). L.A. is 1-6 the last seven at home, 6-21 the last 28 vs. the AL West, and 18-43 the last 61 overall. Take Houston on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take LA.

This is my NL WEST GOW.

Game 927.

6:40 pm pst.

Tony Gonsolin gets the late start here for L.A. The RH went 4-2 with a 2.93 ERA in 11 games (six starts) last season. He goes up against Zac Gallen (0-0, 2.25 ERA  in 2020). The Dodgers are accounting for nearly two runs more per game than the Diamondbacks (4.97/ 3.05). Moreover, their third ranked pitching staff owns a Team ERA of 2.15 while 'Zona's staff has a Team ERA of 5.34. The Dodgers are on a three-game win streak and are 15-3 the last 18 games played on the road. the D-Backs are 1-4 the last five as a home 'dog and 1-4 the last five vs. the NL West. take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take the Astros on the RL.

This is my LVSM.

Game 923.

6:10 pm pst.

Houston, out to prove the off-season scandal is behind them, takes on the West's last place team, the Angels, which are without their biggest weapon, Mike Trout (paternity leave). RH, Lance McCullers (1-0, 3.00 ERA in 2020) owns an ERA of 2.45 in 11 careers starts vs. Los Angeles. Matt Andriese is making his first start since 2018. The RH owns an ERA of 6.14 in four career games (two starts) vs. Houston. The Astros are 8-2 the last 10 meetings with the Angels as the average margin of victory coming by 4.1 RPG and only one of those eight wins coming by a single run. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take the OVER in the Pirates/Cubs matchup.

This is my GS play.

Games 921/922.

5:15 pm pst.

When you combine a Cubs offense that is posting 6.45 RPG with a Pirates teams that getting smoked for over 5.00 RPG, look for a ton of runs in this matchup. RH, Trevor Williams (0-1, 7.36 ERA in 2020) goes up against RH, Yu Darvish (0-1, 6.75 ERA in 2020). Neither has pitched well when facing these  squads a season ago. OVER is 5-1 the last six meetings in this series and 5-0 the last five meetings in Chicago. Take the OVER. Thank you.

Take Atlanta.

This is my NL EAST GOW.

New York is really no offensive threat whatsoever, ranking 23rd, averaging 3.80 RPG. To make matters worse. they have Rick Porcello on the bump. The RH got shellacked in his debut with the team, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on seven hits with three walks in a 14-1 loss on Sunday. LH, Sean Newcomb (0-0, 2.70 ERA on 2020) owned a 2.14 ERA in 42.0 IP at home last season. The Mets are 2-6 the last eight at the Braves. The Braves are 38-15 the last 53 as a home fav. Take Atlanta. Thank you.

Take San Diego on the RUN LINE.

This is my BB play.

Game 927.

6:45 pm pst.

Two teams at the opposite end of the division meet here. San Diego leads the NL Central at 4-1, while San Francisco dwells in the cellar at 2-3 (tied with Arizona). The Padres, which took Game 1 of this series, 5-3 on Tuesday, are accounting for over 5.20 RPG. The Giants, a dismal, 2.72 RPG. RH, Chris Paddack (1-0, 0.00 in 2020) faced san Francisco three times last season, and went 1-0 with a 2.65 ERA in the three starts, covering 17.0 IP. RH, Johnny Cueto (0-0, 2.25 ERA in 2020) owns an 8-4 record in 15 career starts vs. San Diego. The Padres are 4-1 the last five games played at the Giants. the Giants are 0-6 the last six games played as an underdog. Take San Diego on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my DIAMOND PLAY.

Game 906.

3:10 pm pst.

Cleveland, at 4-2 sits atop the AL Central while Chicago, at 1-4, dwells in the cellar of the division. The White Sox, which has dropped both Games 1 and 2 of this series, are now just 2-6 the last eight meetings at the Indians. The Chicago pitching staff ranks 29th with a Team ERA of 7.53. Compare that to the Cleveland staff, which ranks first, with a Team ERA of 1.96. RH, Lucas Giolito is 0-1 with a whopping, 17.18 ERA in 2020. RH, Zach Plesac is making his season debut here. The White Sox are 3-7 the last 10 games played on the road, 1-4 the last five games played vs. the AL Central, and 1-4 the last five games played vs. RH starters. The Indians are 10-2 the last 12 games played at home, 42-15 the last 57 games played vs. the AL Central, and 7-2 the last nine games played as a home underdog. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my LVSM play.

Game 957.

3:40 pm pst.

Chicago is 3-1 on the season, including an 8-7 win in this series opener with Cincinnati, yesterday. The loss was the Reds' third consecutive defeat. RH, Alec Mills (1-0, 2.75 LY) goes up against RH, Tyler Mahle (3-12, 5.14 LY). The Cubs are 5-2 the last seven games played vs. the NL Central. The Reds are 5-13 the last 18 games played vs. the NL Central. Take Chicago. Thank you.

Take the OVER in the BRAVES/RAYS matchup.

This is my TOD.

Games 955/956.

3:40 pm pst.

Both teams are hitting the cover off the ball for over 6.00 RPG (Atl. 6.17, TB 6.81), as the series opener saw a combined 19 runs. RH, Kyle Wright (0-3, 8.69 LY) goes up against Yonny Chirinos (9-5, 3.85 LY). The OVER is 4-0 in Atlanta's last four Interleague road games, 4-1 in Atlanta's last five games played vs. RH starters, 5-0 in Tampa Bay's last five Interleague home games and 6-2 in Tampa Bay's last eight games played vs. the NL East. Take the OVER. Thank you.

Take Oakland.

This is my BB play.

Game 902.

12:40 pm pst.

Oakland just took two of three over Los Angeles in Anaheim and now come home for the first time this season. A year ago, the A's sported a 57-29 home record, third best in the AL. They have taken five of the last six at home vs. the Angels and nine of the last 11 overall in the series. Chris Barrett went 10-5 with a 3.81 ERA in 2019. The RH owns a career, 2.86 ERA at Oakland Coliseum, spanning 29 games (23 starts). As a rookie, Griffin Canning was 5-6 with an ERA of 4.58 last year, but had a 5.30 ERA on the road. Los Angeles is 0-7 the last seven road games vs. RH starters, 8-23 the last 31 on the road, and 8-21 the last 29 vs. the AL West. Oakland is 21-10 at home vs. RH starters, 36-15 the last 51 at home, and 21-7 the last 28 vs. the AL West. take Oakland. Thank you.

Take Cincinnati on the RUN LINE.

This is my HR play.

Game 924.

2:10 pm pst.

Cincinnati disposed of Detroit yesterday, 7-1 to give the Reds five straight home victories over the Tigers. Many think that Cincy will win their division this season while many also believe Detroit will finish last in theirs. Ivan Nova (11-12, 4.72 LY) is no threat on the mound here. The RH is 5-7 with a 4.24 ERA in 12 career starts vs. the Reds. RH, Luis Castillo (15-8, 3.40 LY) was 11-4 before All-Star break a season ago and finished fifth in the NL with 226 K's. The Tigers are 16-64 the last 80 games played vs. RH starters, 12-41 the last 53 games played on the road, and 7-19 the last 26 games played vs. the NL Central. Take the Reds on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take St. Louis.

This is my LVSM play.

Game 908.

11:15 am pst.

The cardinals took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 5-4 to bring their domination of the Pirates to 10 wins in the last 11 meetings. RH, Trevor Williams (7-9, 5.38 LY) owns a 4-4 record with a 5.19 ERA in 14 career appearances (11 starts) against St. Louis. One of the most seasoned pitchers in the NL, Adam Wainwright (14-10, 4.19 LY) won five decisions in the month of September last season. The RH went 3-1 with a 3.41 ERA in six starts vs. Pittsburgh last year and  sports a career, 16-7 record against them. The Pirates are 7-21 the last 28 games played vs. the Cardinals, 17-35 the last 52 games played on the road, and 2-8 the last 10 games played vs. RH starters. Take St. Louis. Thank you.

Take St. Louis on the RL.

This is my NL CENTRAL GOW.

Game 970.

5:15 pm pst.

Saying St. Louis is going to come out with something to prove is an understatement. The Cardinals topped the NL Central last year at 91-71, bested the Braves in the Division Series, only to get swept, 4-0 by the Nationals in the League Championship Series. At 69-93, Pittsburgh was last year's division's bottom-feeder. A spot  many feel they will once again own.

The Pirates send Joe Musgrove to the hill. The RH, in two seasons with the club, sports a 17-21 record, and a 4.25 ERA. Jack Flaherty gets the home start. The team is hopeful the RH will have another amazing season (11-8, 2.75, 231 K's in 2019).

 Pittsburgh has trouble on the road, as they are 0-6 the last six games played as a guest. St. Louis owns Pittsburgh, going 9-1 the last 10 meetings of 2019. Take CARDINALS ON THE RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Minnesota.

This is my DIAMOND PLAY.

Game 967.

5:10 pm pst.

Minnesota returns this season as one of the best teams in baseball. The Twins enter 2020 very bitter after finishing the 2019 regular season at 101-61, only to get swept by the Yankees in the Division Series. They start the year off with Jose Berrios on the mound. The RH went 14-8 with an ERA of 3.68 last year, making it three solid campaigns in a row. Lucas Giolito gets the nod at home here. The RH comes off his best campaign yet (14-9, 3.41), but is just 27-26 with an ERA of 4.60, lifetime.

 The line here is a bit skewed as the Twinkies injury list rivals that of a Belichick/Patriots list. I'm not letting that scare me right now. This is a team on a mission.

 They are 4-0 the last four games played at the White Sox and 5-1 the last six overall vs. the White Sox. TAKE MINNESOTA. Thank you.

Take Cincinnati on the RL.

This is my GS.

Game 954.

3:10 pm pst.

This is  a very interesting opening week matchup as we see a team thought to finish last in their division go on the road to face a team slated to finish first in theirs.

 The Tigers donned the AL's poorest record a season ago at 47-114. Believe it or not, they might end this season with a poorer winning percentage. Don't let the Reds 2019 record fool you. They played in the most competitive division in either league, with only 22 games separating the five squads that make up the NL Central. This team is certainly improved as they are expected to take the division this season.

 In his five seasons in the Major's, Matthew Boyd had just one winning campaign, back in 2016 when the LH went 6-5 with an ERA of 4.53. Journeyman, Sonny Gray seems to have found a home with Cincinnati. In his first year with the team, the RH went 11-8 with an ERA of 2.87 in 2019. He found his control and it clearly paid off well. The Tigers are 0-4 the last four games played at the Reds. TAKE CINCINNATI ON THE RUN LINE.Thank you.

Take Washington.

This is my MLB WORLD SERIES GAME 7 WINNER.

Game 913.

5:05 pm pst.

Washington has put the pressure back on Houston in Game 7. Max Scherzer is 3-0 with a 2.16 ERA this postseason. The RH owns a career, 7-5, 3.36 postseason mark in 21 games (17 starts). Zack Greinke is 0-2 with a 5.30 ERA in the 2019 playoffs. The RH possesses career postseason stats of 3-6 with a 4.31 ERA in 15 games (15 starts). The Nationals are 11-1 the last 12 at the Astros, 22-8 the last 30 overall vs. the Astros, and 7-0 the last seven playoff road games. The Astros are 1-4 the last five World Series home games. Take Washington. Thank you.

Take Washington.

This is my WORLD SERIES GAME 6 WINNER.

Game 911.

5:07 pm pst.

With their backs up against the wall, the Washington Nationals will even the series tonight. RH, Stephen Strasburg is 4-0 with a 1.93 ERA this postseason, while, RH, Justin Verlander, who is 1-3 with a 4.15 record in the 2019 postseason, owns a career, 0-5, 5.73 mark in six World Series starts. The Astros are 2-5 the last seven World Series home games. The Nationals are 8-3 the last 11 overall postseason games. Take Washington. Thank you.

Take the OVER.

This is my WS TOY.

Games 907/908.

5:05 pm pst.

After Games 1 and 2 both went over the total, Game 3 ended with just five runs scored. The powerful Washington offense accounted for only one run. Both lineups are due to break out. Let's be honest, RH, Jose Urquidy and LH, Patrick Corbin are not either teams best hurlers. Both pitchers  have appeared more as relievers in this postseason. The over is 5-2 in the Astros last seven vs. the NL East, 6-1 in the Nationals last seven vs. the AL, and 14-6 in the last 20 meetings between these two teams in Washington. Take the OVER. Thank you.

Washington took Game 1 of this series, 5-4. You see, the Nationals are not intimidated by the Astros at all. With yesterday's win, Washington has now taken nine of the last 10 meetings at Houston and 20 of the last 26 overall meetings with Houston. RH, Stephen Strasburg is facing RH, Justin Verlander. Strasburg is a perfect, 3-0, with a 1.64 ERA this year and owns a career, 4-2, 1.10 postseason record. Verlander is 1-2, with a 3.70 ERA in the 2019 postseason and possesses a lifetime, 14-9, 3.26 playoffs record. Based on this pitching matchup, I must side with the hotter ace, and that is Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. Take the Nationals. Thank you.

Take NY.

This is my ALCS GOY.

Game 920.

5:08 pm pst.

Tanaka has a 2-0 record with a 0.82 ERA this postseason and an overall, 5-2 record and a 1.32 ERA in seven career postseason starts. The Japanese native has faced Houston three times this season, going 1-0 and allowing just three runs in 18.0 IP against them. Zack Greinke has an 0-2 record with an 8.38 ERA in the 2019 playoffs. The former Kansas City Royals first round pick owns a lifetime playoff mark of 3-6 with a 4.58 ERA. As a member of both the Diamondback and the Astros, the RH had three starts vs. New York this year, going 0-1 and yielding six runs in 18.2 IP against them. The Astros have not had the same success on the road as they have at home, donning a 48-36 mark away from home this year. They are 3-8 the last 11 games played in New York and 6-11 the last 17 overall road playoff games. The Yankees are 9-3 the last 12 playoff home games and 54-18 the last 72 overall at home. Take New York. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my ALCS GAME 3 WINNER.

Game 912.

1:06 pm pst.

The ALCS is tied at 1-1. However, New York has held the Houston lineup to a total of three runs thus far. RH, Gerritt Cole and RH, Luis Severino are starters here. The Yankees are 59-24 at home this season and 22-4 in Severino's last 26 home starts. The Astros are 1-5 the last six league Championship games and 1-5 the last six at Yankee Stadium. Take New York. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my ALCS GAME 2 WINNER.

Game 907.

5:05 pm pst.

New York opened the ALCS with a commanding, 7-0 win yesterday. The Yankees now have taken four of the last five vs. Houston. The Astros, which have dropped three of four coming into Sunday, have averaged just 1.3 RPG in those three postseason defeats. New York accounts for over 6.20 RPG on the road in 2019, while Houston averages 5.93 RPG at home. LH, James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 TY) and RH, Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 TY) are starters today. The Yankees are 4-0 the last four playoff games, 11-5 the last 16 vs. the AL West, and 6-0 in Paxton's last six road starts. The Astros are 0-5 the last five League Championship games, 3-7 the last 10 playoff games, and 1-6 the last seven vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600 Take New York. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my ALCS GAME 1 WINNER.

Game 903.

5:08 pm pst.

Coming off a three-game sweep of Minnesota gave New York a few extra days to rest and prepare here. Houston played a full, five-game series with Tampa Bay, finishing up on Thursday. The Yankees score over 6.20 RPG on the road while the Astros average 6.00 RPG at home. RH, Masahiro Tanaka (1-0, 1.80 this postseason) is 4-2 with a 1.54 ERA in six career playoffs starts and had a pair of quality starts vs. Houston this season. RH, Zack Grienke (0-1, 14.73 this postseason) is 3-5 with a 4.58 ERA in 12 career playoffs starts and possesses a 5.05 lifetime mark vs. New York. The Astros are 1-5 the last six vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600 and 0-4 the last four League Championship games. The Yankees are 5-1 the last six following an off day and 15-4 in Tanaka's last 19 starts. Take New York. Thank you.

Take St. Louis.

This is my NLCS GAME 2 WINNER.

Game 906.

1:08 pm pst.

Washington took Game 1 yesterday, 2-0. St. Louis, which won five of the seven regular season meetings in this series, will bounce back here today. The Nationals are just seven games over .500 away from home this season, while the Cardinals are 51-33 at Busch Stadium in 2019. RH, Max Scherzer is 0-2 with a 5.27 ERA in two starts vs. St. Louis this year and owns a career, 2-6 record in 11 outings vs. the team. RH, Adam Wainwright is 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA vs. Washington on the campaign and is 10-4 with a 3.10 mark in 17 appearances (15 starts) against them. The Nationals are 15-36 the last 51 at the Cardinals. The Cardinals are 7-1 in Wainwright's last eight starts vs. the Nats, 7-3 the last 10 League Championship games at home, and 21-10 the last 31 overall games at home. Take St. Louis. Thank you.

Take LA.

This is my BB play.

3:40 pm pst.

Los Angeles is just too strong for Washington, taking 11 of the last 15 meetings including six of the last seven at Nationals Park. LH, Rich Hill (4-1, 2.45) and RH, Max Scherzer (11-7, 2.92) take the hill. Scherzer is 4-5 with a 3.78 ERA in 18 career playoffs games (14 starts). The Nationals are 0-4 in Scherzer's last four home starts vs. the Dodgers and 2-8 the last 10 Divisional Playoffs home games. The Dodgers are 20-8 in Hill's last 28 road starts and 10-2 the last 12 Divisional Playoffs games. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take New York on the Run Line.

Game 924.

4:07 pm pst.

New York has taken four of the six meetings this season over Minnesota. RH, Jose Berrios (14-8, 3.68 ERA TY) is 0-2 in two career starts in the Bronx. LH, James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA TY) is 7-3 with a 3.35 ERA at Yankees Stadium this season. The Twins are 12-40 the last 52 at the Yankees, 0-6 the last six Playoffs road games, and 1-7 in Berrios' last eight starts vs. teams with a winning record. The Yankees are 52-17 the last 69 at home, 7-2 the last nine Playoffs home games, and 5-0 in Paxton's last five starts at home. Take New York on the Run Line. Thank you.

Take the OVER in the TWINS/YANKEES matchup.

This is my TOW.

Games 923/924.

4:07 pm pst.

Five of the six meetings this season have gone over the total. These are the two highest scoring teams in baseball (NYY 5.82 RPG, Minny 5.80 RPG). The over is 7-2 the last nine meetings in the Bronx. take the over. Thank you.

Take the OVER in the BREWERS/NATIONALS matchup.

Games 911/912.

5:08 pm pst.

Four of the six meetings this season have gone over the total, including Woodruff's only start against Washington and Scherzer's sole turn vs. Milwaukee. Both lineups have been crushing the ball. The over is 6-2 the last eight overall meetings, 4-0 in Woodruff's last four starts vs. teams with a winning record, and 4-1 in Scherzer's last five starts at home. Take the OVER. Thank you.

Take Milwaukee.

Game 911.

5:08 pm pst.

Milwaukee has taken four of the six meetings in 2019 and five of the last seven overall vs. Washington. RH, Brandon Woodruff won his only start against the Nationals this season and posted a 1.46 ERA in four games (one starts) in the 2018 postseason. RH, Max Scherzer lost his only turn against the Brewers this year and owns a career, 4-5 record with a 3.73 ERA in 16 postseason games (13 starts). Milwaukee is 22-5 in Woodruff's last 27 overall starts and 11-4 the last 15 on the road. Washington is 2-5 in Scherzer's last seven starts vs. the NL Central and 1-8 in Scherzer's last nine starts during Game 1 of a series. Take the Brewers. Thank you.

Take Cincinnati.

This is my IL GOW.

Game 979.

7:10 pm pst.

In this matchup, I am not playing the team as much as I am playing the pitching matchup.Cincinnati's Sonny Gray possesses a respectable, 10-6 record. But, he also owns a 2.75 ERA with 181 K's in 157.1 IP. The Vanderbilt product has made the transition from an AL pitcher to an NL pitcher look rather smooth. So, he knows the American League teams and how to face them. By the way, he hasn't lost a start since July 17th. Seattle's Marco Gonzales has pitched well, donning a 14-11 record with a 4.37 ERA. But, has just 128 K's in 175.0 IP. The Mariners are 5-10 this season in Interleague play and 10-24 overall the last 34 vs. National League foes. Take the Reds. Thank you.

Take St. Louis.

This is my NL GOW.

Game 957.

5:40 pm pst.

The Colorado Rockies just might be the biggest disappointment this season. Just a season ago, they finished 1.0 GB of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 91-72 record. Twelve months later, they dwell in the cellar of the NL West, 32.5 GB at 66-84. And talk about quitting...the Rockies are on a 4-17 run. The St. Louis Cardinals lead the NL Central by 4.0 games at 81-63. They, on the other hand, are playing their best baseball of the season, going 37-18 the last 55 games.

 Dakota Hudson takes the hill here. The RH owns a remarkable, 15-6 record with a 3.40 ERA. The teams 2016 first round pick shut out Colorado in his only start against them this season, going 6.0 IP to earn the victory. Antonio Senzatela takes the bump at home. The RH sports an 8-10 record with a whopping ERA of 7.19. The Venezuelan native has lost four consecutive turns including a start vs. the Cards in which he was plowed for six earned runs in 5.0 IP. The Cardinals are 5-3 the last eight games played on the road and 7-2 the last nine games played vs. the NL West. The Rockies are 1-6 the last seven games played at home and 2-10 the last 12 games played vs. the NL Central. St. Louis is 4-1 this season vs. Colorado with the average margin of victory coming by 4.75 RPG. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Take Atlanta.

This is my NL EAST GOW.

Game 951.

4:05 pm pst.

Atlanta has a 9.5 lead in the NL East and owns the National League's second best overall record (90-56). The Braves are on-fire, winning 18 of the last 22 outings. Philadelphia is just 2.0 GB of a wild card spot and has played some very good baseball this season (75-69). Atlanta, which is the best road team in the NL at 43-28, is averaging over 5.28 RPG as a visitor. They have taken five of the last seven meetings with Philly. Dallas Keuchel gets the start here. The LH owns a 7-5 record with a 3.47 ERA, which includes a loss in his only start this season against Phillies, despite going 7.0 IP and allowing just two earned runs. Zach Eflin (8-11, 4.31 TY) takes the hill today. The RH faced the Braves twice this year, going 0-2 in a combined, 5 2/3 IP, surrendering 17 runs (12 ER's) on 14 hits and six BB's. Atlanta is 42-23 this season vs. the NL East. Take the Braves. Thank you.

Take New York.

Game 917.

4:10 pm pst.

Anytime you can get the best team in baseball with their best starting pitcher on the mound at even money, you must take advantage of it. New York is a ML best, 92-49 and send baseball's wins leader, Domingo German to the mound. The RH is 17-3 with a 4.01 ERA on the season, including a 2-0 record in three starts against Boston. The Red Sox, which are 16.5 GB in the AL East and 6.5 GB for a wild card spot, give Jhoulys Chacin the nod. The RH is 3-10 with a 5.79 ERA on the campaign. The Yankees have taken five in a row against their division rivals en route to a 9-4 series mark in 2019. They are also 4-0 in German's last four starts vs. Boston. Boston is 1-4 the last five games played at home and 3-8 the last 11 games played vs. AL east foes. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Take Philadelphia.

This is my NL GOW.

Game 903.

3:40 pm pst.

Philadelphia is looking to earn a wild card spot (2.5 GB) and need every win they can get right now. They face a Cincinnati team that lost their last two outings and six of the last seven overall. The Phillies give Aaron Nola the nod. The RH (12-4, 3.45 ERA TY) owns a career, 2-1, 2.86 mark in five starts vs. the Reds. The Reds send Trevor Bauer to the bump. The RH (10-12, 4.53 ERA TY) is on a four-start losing streak and sports a whopping, 8.40 ERA in six starts since being acquired from the Indians. Philadelphia is 4-1 the last five vs. Cincinnati, 16-5 the last 21 vs. the NL Central, 5-2 the last seven on the road, and 8-3 in Nola's last 11 road starts. Take the Phillies. Thank you.

Take Minnesota on the RUN LINE.

This is my AL CENTRAL GOW.

10:10 am pst.

The Al Central's best team goes on the road to take on the division's worst team here. Minnesota, which has won seven of the last eight, owns a 5.5 game lead in the Central. Detroit, which is 15-55 the last 70 games, dwells in the cellar, 43.0 GB. RH, Jake Odorizzi (14-6, 3.55 TY) is 2-0 in two starts vs. the Tigers this season, allowing one run and six hits in 13.0 IP against them. RH, Jordan Zimmerman is 1-9 with an ERA of 6.24 on the campaign. The Twins are 7-2 the last nine games played at the Tigers and 6-0 in Odorizzi's last six starts vs. the Tigers. They average a whopping, 6.30 RPG on the road while Detroit accounts for a mere, 3.40 RPG at home. Take Minnesota on the RUN LINE. Thank you.  

Take Philadelphia.

this is my NL EAST GOW.

4:05 pm pst.

Philadelphia is just 2.5 GB of a wild card spot and face a New York team that they have beaten seven of the last eight meetings. Aaron Nola takes the hill at home. The RH is 12-4 with a 3.53 ERA this season. New York gives Zack Wheeler the nod. The RH is 9-7 with a 4.46 mark on the campaign. The Phillies are 7-1 in Nola's last eight starts vs. the Mets and 6-0 the last six games played vs. teams with a winning record. New York is 1-5 the last six games played vs. the NL East and 0-6 the last six games played vs. teams with a winning record. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Take Chicago.

This is my GS play.

11:20 am pst.

The Cubs are surging, winning three straight and seven of the last 10. They give Jose Quintana the home start. The LH (11-8, 4.05 TY) owns a 7-1, 3.38 mark over his last 10 turns, and a career, 7-4, 2.82 record in 15 encounters with the Brewers. Milwaukee now sits in 3rd place in the division and gives Chase Anderson the start. The RH (6-3, 4.34 TY)  is not as tough on the road this season, where he allows opponents to bat .287 against him with a 5.40 ERA. The Brewers are 0-4 the last four games played at the Cubs, 0-5 the last five games played overall vs. the Cubs, and 4-12 the last 16 games played vs. LH starters. Chicago is 8-3 the last 11 games played overall, 7-3 the last 10 games played vs. the NL Central, and 7-3 the last 10 games played vs. RH starters. Take the Cubs. Thank you.

Take St. Louis.

This is my NL CENTRAL GOW.

Game 951.

11:10 am pst.

St. Louis is red-hot, riding a six-game win streak, including Games 1 and 2 of this series. The Cardinals have decimated the Brewers, taking eight of the last nine meetings against their division rivals. Jack Flaherty (8-6, 3.32 TY) gets the road start. The RH is 4-0 is 4-0 with an ERA of 0.84 over his last eight turns. Jordan Lyles takes the hill at home. The RH (8-8, 4.69 TY) owns a 1-4, 5.35 mark in 11 career appearances (six starts) vs. St. Louis. The Brewers are 1-4 the last five games played vs. the NL Central, 1-5 the last six games played vs. teams with a winning record, and 1-4 the last five games played following a loss. The Cardinals are 5-0 the last five games played vs. RH starters, 4-1 the last five games played on the road, and 15-3 the last 18 games played overall. Take St. Louis. Thank you.

Take Washington.

This is my NL GOW.

Game 911.

11:20 am pst

Washington has taken Games 1 and 2 of this series, by a combined score of 16-5. The Nationals, which own a wild card  spot, are just 6.0 GB of the Braves in the NL East, going 40-19 the last 59 games. Today, they send Team Wins Leader, Stephen Strasburg to the mound. The RH (15-5, 3.65 ERA TY) is going for his career-high, 16th victory. The 31-year old needs nine K's to reach 200 for the third time and has a lifetime, 2.05 ERA in seven starts vs. the Cubs. Chicago gives Cole Hamels the nod. The LH (7-4, 3.73 ERA TY) is 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA in his first three starts since returning back to the rotation. Washington is 5-2 in Strasburg's last seven starts vs. Chicago, 4-0 the last four on the road, and 12-2 the last 14 vs. the NL Central. Chicago is 1-4 the last five following a loss, 1-5 the last six vs. teams with a winning record, and 0-5 the last five vs. the NL Central. Take the Nationals. Thank you.

Take St. Louis.

This is my NL CENTRAL GOW.

Game 906.

4:25 pm pst

St. Louis is hot, winning seven of the last nine overall games and have taken four straight meetings over Milwaukee. They are 34-23 at Busch Stadium while the Brewers are just 28-34 on the road. Dakota Hudson (11-6, 3.82 ERA TY) is 5-2 over his last eight turns. The RH has allowed three ER's or less in 23 of his 25 starts in 2019. Zach Davies (8-5, 3.74 ERA TY) is making his first start since returning from the IL. The RH has just one win in his last 10 starts, with his last start, nearly three weeks ago on August 2nd, where he suffered his third straight loss. St. Louis is 4-0 the last four games played at home, 16-5 the last 21 games played vs. the NL Central, and 4-0 in Hudson's last four starts vs. the NL Central. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Take LA.

This is my TR play.

Game 909.

4:20 pm pst.

LA is an astounding, 21-7 vs. the NL East in 2019, including winning all four meetings vs. Atlanta, outscoring the Braves by a combined, 31-10. LH, Hyun-Jin Ryu is 12-2 with a 1.45 ERA this season. RH, Mike Foltynewicz is 4-5 with a 6.24ERA. The Dodgers are 35-16 the last 51 overall meetings with the Braves, 9-3 the last 12 games played at Sun Trust Park, 4-1 in Ryu's last five starts vs. the Braves, 5-1 the last six games played on the road, 39-14 the last 53 games played vs. teams with a winning record, 53-21 the last 74 games played vs. RH starters, 40-16 the last 56 games played vs. the NL East, and 6-0 in Ryu's last six starts vs. the NL East. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take Washington.

This is my GS play.

Game 908

4:05 pm pst.

Washington is on-fire, riding a five-game winning streak while Milwaukee has dropped three of their last four. RH, Jordan Lyles (7-8, 4.71 ERA TY) owns a career, 0-2 record with a 5.55 ERA in 10 appearances (two starts) vs. the Nationals. RH, Anibal Sanchez (7-6, 3.75 ERA TY) is unbeaten in his last 14 trips to the hill, winning seven of those outings. Milwaukee is 27-33 SU on the road, averaging only 4.63 RPG compared to Washington's, 35-25 home record, where they account for 5.20 RPG. The Nationals are 6-0 the last six games played vs. the NL Central, 4-0 the last four games played at home, 36-17 the last 53 games played vs. RH starters, and 10-4 in Sanchez's last 14 overall starts. Take Washington. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my AL WEST GOW.

Game 919.

1:05 pm pst.

Houston has dropped four straight, including Games 1 and 2 of this series, after winning 12 of their previous 14 outings. They own an 8.5 game lead over Oakland in the AL West. Today, Rogelio Armenteros gets the nod. The RH is making his second career start and fifth major-league appearance, donning an 1-0 record with an ERA of 1.93, fanning 15 batters with just four BB's, in 14.0 IP. The A's send Chris Bassitt to the hill. The RH is 8-5 with a 3.56 ERA, while losing to the Astros on July 24th. Houston is a solid bounce-back team that averages 5.48 RPG on the road. They are a completely dangerous squad, ranking in the top-five in both, every major offensive and pitching categories. They are 21-9 the last 30 games played at Oakland, 40-18 the last 58 overall games played vs. Oakland, and 41-14 the last 55 games played vs. the AL West. Take the Astros. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles on the RUN LINE.

This is my NL GOW.

Game 957.

4:10 pm pst.

Los Angeles has taken five in a row against Miami, including all four 2019 meetings. They average margin of victory over the last five meetings is 7.0 RPG. LH, Clayton Kershaw is 11-2 with a 2.77 ERA TY. RH, Elieser is 2-4 with a 4.94 ERA TY. The Dodgers average 5.61 RPG on the road while the Marlins account for just 3.84 RPG at home. Los Angeles is 38-15 the last 53 games played vs. the NL East and 89-29 in Kershaw's last 118 overall starts. Miami is 0-5 the last five games played during Game 2 of a series and 2-9 the last 11 games played overall. Take the Dodgers on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Cleveland on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET play.

Game 966.

10:10 am pst.

Don't look now, but the Cleveland Indians are just a .5 GB the Minnesota Twins for the AL Central's top spot at 72-48. The Indians are red-hot, as they own a 38-15 record the last 53 games played overall. They host a Boston Red Sox team that has cooled down, dropping 12 of the last 16 outings. The Bosox are 17.5 GB for in the AL East and 8.5 GB for a WC spot. The Cleveland offense has come alive. But when you own the Major League's 3rd ranked pitching staff, with a Team ERA of 3.69 this time of year, you pile on the "W's". What worried Boston fans in the opening months of the season, has now become an issue again. The Red Sox pitching has been a nightmare, ranking 22nd, with a Team ERA of 4.81. With David Price on the 10-day injured list, it looks to be Brian Johnson on the hill. The LH owns a 1-1 record with an ERA of 7.32. "BJ" has been activated once again and has not won a game in his four starts this season, not making it past 5.0 IP. Shane Bieber gets the nod at home. The RH has a 12-4 record with a 3.28 ERA in 2019, fanning 193 hitters in 156.1 IP. The sophomore pitcher has shown incredible control, walking just 32 batters and won his only start vs. the Red Sox this season. Boston is 6-14 the last 20 games played at Cleveland, 1-6 the last seven games played on the road, 2-7 the last nine games played vs. RH starters, and 1-9 the last 10 games played vs. teams with a winning record. Cleveland is 6-2 the last eight games played at home and 23-8 the last 31 games played vs. LH starters. Take Cleveland on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take New York on the RUN LINE.

This is my AL EAST GOW.

Game 912.

4:05 pm pst.

New York has taken 14 in a row this season over Baltimore, with an average margin of victory coming by 4.35 RPG. RH, Domingo German (15-2, 4.05 TY) is 3-0 with a 2.50 ERA vs. the Orioles this season. LH, John Means (8-7, 3.36 TY) is 1-3 with a 7.11 ERA in four starts since the All Star break. Baltimore is 14-39 the last 53 games played vs. New York, 42-112 the last 154 games played on the road, and 1-6 in Means' last seven road starts. New York is 45-14 the last 59 games played vs. the AL East, 40-11 the last 51 games played at home, and 12-0 in German's last 12 starts vs. the AL East. take New York on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my BEST BET.

Game 962.

4:10 pm pst.

Cleveland is red-hot, with a record of 36-15 the last 51 games. Boston is ice-cold, dropping 11 of the last 14 outings.  LH, Eduardo Rodriguez is 13-5 with a 4.17 ERA on the season. RH, Zach Plesac (6-3, 3.13 TY) is unbeaten in his last six turns (3-0). The Indians took two of three meetings with the Red Sox this season. Cleveland is 5-1 the last six games played at home, 22-7  the last 29 games played vs. LH starters, and 16-5 the last 21 games played following a loss. Boston is 5-13 the last 18 games played at Cleveland, 0-5 the last five games played on the road, and 0-8 the last eight games played vs. teams with a winning record. Take the Indians. Thank you.

Take Houston on the RUN LINE.

This is my AL GOW.

Game 917.

4:05 pm pst.

Houston has won six in a row and nine of their last 10 outings to give the team a 10 game lead in the AL West. Their lineup, which ranks in the top-five in every major category, has taken it up a notch, averaging 9.0 RPG during their current winning streak. The Astros have taken two of three meetings against the Orioles this season, and 22 of the last 27 overall meetings, including an 8-2 record the last 10 matchups at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore is on a three game skid and have dropped seven of their last 10, dwelling in the AL East cellar, 37.0 GB. Their 30th ranked pitching staff has gotten crushed, allowing five or more runs in nine of those last 10 contests, for a total of 74 runs. LH, Wade Miley (10-4, 3.05 ERA TY) has been outstanding, yielding three or less runs in each of his last seven turns. RH, Dylan Bundy (5-11, 5.15 ERA TY) lost in his only start vs. the Astros, back on June 9th (against Miley no less) and has been tagged for 24 HR's thus far. This doesn't bode well as he faces a Houston offense ranking 3rd in round-trippers, with 192 HR's. Baltimore is 18-44 the last 62 games played at home, 15-42 the last 57 games played vs. the AL West, and 7-20 in Bundy's last 27 starts at home. Houston is 13-3 the last 16 game played vs. RH starters, 21-5 the last 26 games played following an off day, and 4-0 in Miley's last four starts on the road. Take the Astros on the RUN LINE. Thank you.