Minnesota at Seattle 10:10 ET

Twins over Mariners- I know, I know, I heard ya but I've got to back this kid Bailey Ober (0-0, 4.85 ERA) who has 15 K's in 13 innings out of Triple-A where he struck-out 100 batters while walking just nine. Don't you want to root for this kid! Why else wound this broken down bum of a team be favored on the road. Seattle starter Justin Sheffield (5-5, 4.91) has struggled in his sophomore season as he has surrendered 69 hits in 58.2 innings (not too good). I'm taking the Twins and I understand your having reservations about but just think if the kids any good we'll ride him the rest of the season and maybe some will catch life...MINNESOTA.

AL Power Play

L.A. Angels at Oakland 9:40 ET

Angels over A's- Oakland is doing it again, winning that is as they are 10-2 in June including their current 4-game streak. Last night the A's were out-hit 14-9 but still managed an 8-5 win which ended L.A.'s six-game win streak. The Angles will start Andrew Heaney (4-3, 4.37 ERA) who has won his last three starts with an ERA of 2.41. Frankie Montas (6-6, 4.37) has lost four of his last five starts but is 2-1 with a 3.02 ERA in 10 appearances against the Angels. In a reversal of roles, we will take the ANGELS!

Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Rays over White Sox- Tampa Bay ace and starter Tyler Glasnow was forced to leave Monday's contest after the fourth inning and manager David Cash does what he knows best and that is to use four relief pitchers to close out the White Sox 5-2 as Monday's Megabucks winner. Chicago had won four in-a-row prior to that loss and will start Dallas Keuchel (5-1, 4.14 ERA) who has struggled during his career against the Rays going 1-5 with a 4.78 ERA with just 35 K's in 49 innings. Tampa has won seven of their last eight and they always seem to be ready when playing better competition as their bullpen league the league with a 3.03 ERA. Take TAMPA BAY!

Cincinnati at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Reds over Brewers- I've got to say one thing about Cincinnati starter Luis Castillo (2-9, 6.47 ERA) and that is when he takes the mound he gets a decision. He had lost seven straight starts before defeating St. Louis and then was beaten last time out by these same Brewers while allowing just one hit in 5.2 innings. As a matter of fact he has allowed just four hits in his last 12 innings of work and the Reds have won six straight on the road. Milwaukee has the pitching but their lineup hasn't produced the runs needed and are just 3-7 when playing teams with winning records. Take CINCINNATI!

Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Rays over White Sox- The AL's two best go head-to-head in Chicago where Tampa Bay will be entertained by the White Sox. The Rays have played one more game a win that makes 42 while the White Sox have 41 wins and both have lost 24, so for this game to be a Pick'em is fair enough. Chicago is an AL best 25-10 at home and will send Lance Lynn (7-1, 1.37 ERA) to the mound and he'll be opposed by the Rays might-righty Tyler Glasnow (5-2, 2.57) who starts for the best road team in the league at 23-10. TB 10-2 in their last 12 against teams with winning records and they are 5-1 in their last six games in Chicago. Tough to go against Lynn but it's...TAMPA BAY!

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 7:08 ET

Cardinals over Cubs- 'We' will need a total lay-down out of the Cubs if St. Louis is to have a chance here. The Cardinals will start Carlos Martinez (3-6, 6.21 ERA) who has been atrocious his last two outing surrendering 15 runs in just 4.2 innings. Chicago will go with Zach Davies (3-3, 4.45) who is off six shutout innings against the Pirates on Tuesday. He is 2-3 lifetime against the Red Birds and will struggle here as four Cardinal starters have lifetime averages over .300 against Davies. Take ST. LOUIS!

AL Power Play

Houston at Minnesota 2:10 ET

Twins over Astros- Houston has the number 1 ranked offense in MLB in four of five categories including batting average, runs OPS and least strikeouts. They lead in most columns except home runs where they are 13th at 1.23 per game. Minnesota ranked No. 3 in home runs but their front line pitching has them near the bottom surrendering 5.41 runs per game. Framber Valdez (2-0, 1.47 ERA) makes his fourth start for the Astros and he has allowed just one run in each of his starts keeping opponents to a .253 OBP. The Twins will send Michael Pineda (3-3, 3.46) to the hill and he has struggled his last two starts and they have lost four of his last five starts. Surprise take MINNESOTA!

New York Yankees at Philadelphia 1:00 ET

Phillies over Yankees- Philadelphia came up with another 'walk-off' win yesterday as the Yankees defense let them down once again when it counted. Philly will start Aaron Nola (4-4, 4.06 ERA) who is making his 14th start of the season and his second career start against New York and in his only appearance against them he last six inning giving up one run on three hits last season. The Yankees will start Domingo 'wife-beater' German (4-3, 3.12) who has allowed three runs or fewer in nine consecutive starts but has no record against the Phils. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Houston at Minnesota 7:10 ET

Twins over Astros- One of the most disappointing MLB clubs this season has to be the Twins who are currently 13-games under 500 and are just 13-20 at home. Today they will host the best offensive team in baseball as the Astros lead the Majors in batting, runs, OPS and fewest strikeouts. Minnesota who has had a power failure this season after leading the AL in homers last season is 29th of 30 in pitching runs allowed, home runs allowed 27th and 29th in opponents OPS. The Twins lone bright spot in their rotation has been Jose Barrios (6-2, 3.58 ERA) who has won his last four decisions and has allowed just 59 hits in 70.1 innings of work. Take MINNESOTA!

Toronto at Boston 4:10 ET

Red Sox over Blue Jays- The Red Sox have to be one of the biggest surprises in the AL as they enter this fray 14-games over 500 as they produce runs in bunches. Boston will start this year's best hurler in Nick Pivetta (6-1, 3.78 ERA) who is 3-0 at Fenway park this season while the Red Sox have won seven of their last nine. Toronto will send Steven Matz (6-3, 4.50) to the hill and the hard hitting Sox should have a field day against this left-handed impostor who is 0-1 with a 6.35 ERA against Boston. Take the RED SOX!

NL Power Play

San Diego at New York Mets 4:10 ET

Padres over Mets- After facing Jacob deGrom Friday night the Padres will be happy to bat against anyone New York might throw at them today and in this contest they will draw Marcus Stroman (5-4, 2.41 ERA) who defeated them last Sunday allowing one run in 6.2 innings. San Diego will send Joe (No-hit) Musgrove (4-5, 2.33) who took a loss against the Mets last Saturday to the mound and he has been dominate allowing only 42 hits in 66 innings work this season. Padres in a bounce back spot and get the win here. Take SAN DIEGO!

Atlanta at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Braves- Atlanta has lost two straight in walk-off fashion Wednesday and Thursday as they dropped 2-games under 500 a mark that they haven't cracked yet this season. Charlie Morton (5-2, 4.21 ERA) get the nod for the Braves and he is 7-4 with a 4.04 ERA in 14 career starts against Miami. Sandy Alcantara (3-5, 3.30) has no won/loss record against Atlanta but has a 2.88 ERA in four career starts. The Braves are 1-4 in their last five games on the road while the Marlins are 5-2 in their last seven starts against right handed pitchers. Take MIAMI!

Toronto at Chicago WS 8:10 ET

Blue Jays over White Sox- A pair of veteran lefties will face-off in Chicago where the White Sox will send Dallas Keuchel (4-1, 4.25 ERA) to the bump against Toronto's Hyun Jin Ryu (5-3, 3.23) who will face the White Sox for the first time in his career while Keuchel is 4-0 with a 4.78 ERA in six career starts against the Jays. It's seems a bit off that the Blue Jays are favored on the road against the AL Central Division leader although they play every game on the road they are 8-3 when not hosting. The White Sox are 7-20 in their last 27 games as underdogs. Take TORONTO!

Houston at Boston 7:01 ET

Red Sox over Royals- Houston has won five of six meetings this season against the Red Sox and they seem to like hitting in Fenway Park scoring 15 runs in their two games there. The Astros will start Zack Grienke (6-2, 3.38 ERA) who is off his best start of the season but is 2-5 with a 4.60 ERA against Boston including 0-2 at Fenway Park with a 9.64 ERA. The Red Sox will pitch Eduardo Rodriguez (5-4, 5.59) who is 1-3 with a 7.84 ERA against the Astros but is off his best against the Yankees. Take BOSTON!

Cleveland at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Indians over Cardinals- Cleveland like most MLB clubs are searching for starting pitching and they have gone to their bullpen in hopes of filling the void. So, the Indians will start Jean Carlos Mejia (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who has yet to allow a run in eight innings work in five relief appearances surrendering just three hits. St. Louis will counter with veteran starter Adam Wainwright (3-5, 4.19) who has been banged around in his last two starts while the Red Birds are playing dead and have lost their last six games and are 4-7 in Wainwright's 11 starts this season. The Tribe have won 4-of-5 meetings in St. Louis and are 8-3 in their last 11 games as underdogs while the Cards are 3-10 against teams with winning records. Take CLEVELAND!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Brewers- On May 21 the Reds defeated Milwaukee 9-4 and that put the Brewers at 2-games under 500 but the 'Crew' has responded with 13 wins in their last 16 games and have moved on top of the NL Central. They will start Brett Anderson (2-3, 4.42 ERA) who is 4-2 with a4.25 EAR in eight career starts against the Reds. Cincinnati will send Vladimir Gutierrez (1-1, 2.70) out to make his third start of the season. After a quick start at home Cincy is 2-8 in their last 10 games as hosts but are 5-0 in their last five as underdogs. Take CINCINNATI!

San Francisco at Texas 2:05 ET

Rangers over Giants- These two are mirror images of each other as the Giants are 16-games over the breakeven mark while Texas is 17-games under 500. San Francisco has to fill a spot in their rotation and will start Zack Littell (0-0, 1.65 ERA) and his mound opponent for the Rangers will be Kyle Gibson (4-0, 2.06) who has had nine quality starts. He is 3-0 with an ERA of 0.56 in five home starts this season. The Giants have won 8-of-10 overall while Texas has won just once in their last 10 games but post a victory here. Take TEXAS!

Houston at Boston 7:10 ET

Astros over Red Sox- MLB's two big cheaters face-off in Fenway Park and we are trying to figure out which illegal spies will be in full force. Houston sends left-hander Framber Valdez (1-0, 1.64 ERA) to the mound after he held Boston to one run and struck out 10 over seven innings in his second start of the season June 2. The Red Sox counter with southpaw Martin Perez (4-2, 3.09) and Perez is 4-1 with a 1.98 ERA in his past seven starts. He is 8-4 with a 2.46 ERA in 13 career starts against the Astros. Valdez picked up the first win of his career against the Red Sox with his brilliant performance last week. He is 1-1 with a 1.86 ERA in three games (one start) against Boston. Take HOUSTON!

Chicago Cubs at San Diego 10:10 ET

Cubs over Padres- Chicago's Adbert Alzolay (4-4 3.62 ERA) has 58 K's in the season and in his last three outings 1.53 ERA with 19 K's and four walks covering 17.2 innings. The Padres are floundering going 2-6 in their last 8 while Cubs had lost 3-straight to the Giants before Sunday's win. The Cubs are 21-8 versus lefties and that's what's starting for San Diego Ryan Weathers, (2-2, 2.06) he has been good, but it won't be enough here. Take THE CUBS!

Kansas City at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET

Royals over Angels- Kansas City's No. 4 prospect Jackson Kowar will make his major league debut after he was 5-0 with a 0.85 ERA with 41 K's and 10 walks at Triple-A Omaha and this all in 31.2 innings. A sweet spot to open you career on the road against the lifeless LA Angels who will start (are you ready) Dylan Bundy (0-6, 6.48 ERA) who has a12.34 ERA in last 15.1 innings in four starts. Now we know Bundy has been capable in the past but I expect his funk to continue. Take the ROYALS!

Miami at Boston 5:10 ET

Marlins over Red Sox- Miami has struggled away from friendly South Beach and is 13-21 on the road and they will face Boston's Nick Pivetta (6-1, 3.77 ERA) who is just 2-4 with a 5.36 ERA 11 career appearances against the Marlins. Miami will start Pablo Lopez (1-3, 2.82) who last time out had 9 K's in 4-innings of work while throwing 90 pitches. Boston should return home a bit overconfident sweeping the Yankees 3-0 in New York after having lost 11 straight over a two year span in the Bronx. After winning against the Yankees meeting the Marlins will be a big come-down for the Sox and they may be ripe for the plucking. The Marlins are a lot tougher than most realize and Lopez has been their best in the past. Take MIAMI

New York Mets at San Diego 4:10 ET

Padres over Mets- New York who leads the NL East and is just 13-18 on the road while San Diego is 20-11 playing at home, so the advantage seems obvious. The Mets will send Marcus Stroman (4-4, 2.64 ERA) to the hill and he is making his first start at Petco Park while the Padres will send out Chris Paddock (2-4, 4.24) who is 1-1 lifetime against the Mets. This is the first meeting between San Diego's Paddock and New York's Pete Alonzo since their dust-up confrontation two seasons ago. The Muts are 28th of 30 MLB teams in scoring while the Padres surrendered the fewest runs per start in baseball. Take SAN DIEGO!

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Cubs over Giants- This could end up a great pitching matchup if they let the starters last as long as they can as Chicago will send veteran Kyle Hendricks (6-4, 4.62 ERA) to the mound to face the Giants Johnny Cueto (4-1, 3.45). After winning 9-of-10 Chicago has dropped three straight to San Francisco as their pitching has faltered. It seems a bit odd that the Cubs be favored on the road in SF after losing three straight as the Giants are 18-8 at home. Hendricks is 4-0 with a 2.60 ERA in his last four starts while Cueto is 9-9 lifetime with a 3.41 ERA against the baby bears. Seems odd but take CHICAGO!

Houston at Toronto 1:05 ET

Blue Jays over Astros- The Blue Jays have finally moved into their home field, although it is in Buffalo and the team still haven't played a game in Toronto for two seasons. Houston will send Luis Garcia (4-3, 2.89 ERA) to the bump and he has never faced the Blue Jays who will send Steven Matz (6-2, 4.22) to the mound and he is 1-0 against the Astros although it wasn't a strong performance. Houston has won just one of their last five road games and the Jays are 7-1 in their last eight starts against a right-handed starter. Take TORONTO!

MLB Money Game

Boston at New York Yankees 7:15 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- The most historic rivalry in MLB history continues in New York where the Yankees will host their nemesis from Boston. The Red Sox who got off to a great start (after losing their opening three games at home against the Orioles) have one of the better balanced line up in the AL and will send lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (5-4, 5.64 ERA) to the mound. The Yankees will instruct Jameson Taillon (1-4, 5.10) to take the hill and he has not won since May 1 while Rodriguez has lost his last four starts. Take NEW YORK!

Cleveland at Baltimore 4:05 ET

Orioles over Indians- This one sets up as a pitching duel between respective aces between a pair of also-rans. Cleveland will send Aaron Civale (7-2 3.28 ERA) out to pitch against Baltimore's John (No-hit) Means (4-1, 2.05) who was tagged with his first loss of the season his last time out against the White Sox as the Orioles have lost his last four starts. The numbers and trends are not favorable for Baltimore as they are coming off a 14-game losing streak and that will skew the results (although they are part of the overall trends for sure). Take BALTIMORE!

MLB Power Play Game

Houston at Toronto 3:07 ET

Astros over Blue Jays- Both of these clubs are headed in the right direction after coming off bad stretches. Houston is 5-1 in their last six games after losing six of seven while the Blue Jays are 6-3 after having lost six straight. Toronto is playing just their fourth game at Sahlen Field in Buffalo after going 10-11 in their first 21 home games in Dunedin, Florida. Toronto (?) will start Ross Stripling (1-3, 5.11 ERA) while the Astros will start Jose Urquidy (4-2, 3.02) and I believe that Houston has a huge advantage on the mound and are 6-2 versus the Jays on the road. Take HOUSTON!

AL Money Game

Cleveland at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Indians- A couple of 'newbies' will be making starts in this matchup of also-rans. The Orioles who had lost 14 straight games have now won their past two and will be sending rookie left-hander Keegan Akin (0-0, 4.80 ERA) who will be making his second career start. Cleveland send Jean Carlos Mejis (1-0, 0.00) to the Bump for his first career start after four relief appearances. The Indians are 2-10 in their last 12 games against the AL East and fall once again here. Take BALTIMORE!

NL Power Play

Miami at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Marlins- Both these clubs are where they are expected to be each having lost seven of their last 10 games overall. Pittsburgh will start Mitch Keller (3-6, 6.54 ERA) and he has lost three of his last four starts and he will be up against his mound opponent for Miami Cody Poteet (2-1, 2.95). The Marlins have lost their last six overall and are 3-8 against the Pirates in their last 11 meetings. Take PITTSBURGH!

Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Nationals over Phillies- The last time Philadelphia played a baseball game they scored 17 runs on Tuesday as they destroyed the Reds with seven home runs. After a rainout on Wednesday and Thursday off the Phillies have had three full days to pat themselves on the back. Prior to that outburst Philadelphia had gone six games scoring a total 12 runs losing 5-of-6. Tonight, they will start their ace Zack Wheeler (4-2, 2.52 ERA) who is 6-1 with a 4.45 ERA in 21 starts lifetime against the Nationals. Washington will start Max Scherzer (4-4, 2.34) and he has dominated the Phillies going 11-4 with a 2.70 ERA in 21 starts including 5-1 at Philly. Take WASHINGTON!

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Cubs over Giants- A pair of hot clubs and Division leaders meet in San Francisco with the Giants winners in 6-of-8 and the Cubs who have won 9-of-10. Former Reds hurler Anthony DeSclafani (4-2, 3.56 ERA) gets the start for the home team and he is 4-3 with a 3.91 ERA in 12 starts against the Cubs surrendering 13 home runs. Zach Davies (2-2, 4.65) get the nod for Chicago and he is 1-2 against SF with a fine 2.10 ERA in six career starts. The Cubs are 4-0 in the last four meetings and the beat goes on...take the CUBS!

Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Reds over Cardinals- St. Louis returns home after a 10-game road trip going 5-5 closing with a 14-3 loss to the Dodgers yesterday. Adam Wainwright (3-4, 4.22 ERA) gets the start for the Red BirdS and it appears that his better days are behind him and he is 10-14 lifetime against Cincinnati. The Reds will send Vladimir Gutierrez (0-1, 1.80) who suffered a loss in his only start despite allowing just one run and two hits in five innings against the Cubs. St. Louis has had the best of Cincy in the 'Gateway' city but the Cardinals should be distracted with all the chores that built up while they were on the road. Take CINCINNATI!

Minnesota at Kansas City 8:10 ET

Twins over Royals- What has happened to the Minnesota Twins? I understand that it's a long season and we are barley 1/3 of the way through but they have shown little sign that they will be a contender as they are 11 games under .500 after 55 outings. Kansas City is a-game over at 27-26 after winning 11 of their last 17 games and will start Kris Bubic (1-0, 1.52 ERA) while the Twinkies will start another lefty J.A. Happ (3-2, 5.24) and he picked up a win over the Royals last Sunday allowing two runs on just three hits in five innings striking out five. Take MINNESOTA!

Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Rays- I have little doubt in my mind that the rays are a better balanced team and more equipped to win than are the Yankees but New York has shown signs of life against Tampa Bay in the more recent meetings. The Rays started the season series winning 4-of-5 meetings but the Yanks have won 3-of-5 since. Tampa has won 16 of their last 18 games with both losses coming against the Yankees. Look for more of the same...take NEW YORK!

San Diego at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET

Cubs over Padres- The Cubs to the surprise of many are atop the NL Central and have won six straight series with their win over the Padres yesterday. San Diego has lost three straight for the first time since April 21 and also lost Fernando Tatis, Jr. who as injured Tuesday. The Pods will start Dinelson Lamet (1-0, 2.57 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA against the Bubs in just two appearances while Chicago will start Adbert Alzolay (3-4, 3.81) who has worked at least five innings in eight of his nine starts. The Cubs have won 11 of the last 16 meetings including 4-1 at Wrigley Field. As manger David Ross said 'we are playing our best baseball of the season' and I will back them here. Take CUBS!

Boston at Houston 8:10 ET

Red Sox over Astros- Houston is a half-game behind Oakland in the AL West but have a one-game lead in the loss column and will start rookie right-hander Luis Garcia (3-3, 2.93 ERA) on the mound and he is 3-0 with a 1.68 ERA in his last three starts with opponents batting average is .175. Boston will start Garrett Richards (4-3, 3.83) who suffered his first loss in five starts last time out but was 4-0 with a 2.27 ERA in his previous four starts. He has thrown at least five innings (a big deal now-a-days) in six straight starts. The Red Sox are 6-2 in their last eight games at Houston while the Astros who are 2-6 in their last eight games overall are 1-4 in their last five games as favorites. Take BOSTON!

San Diego at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Cubs over Padres- Two of the hottest clubs in the NL face-off once again in Chicago where the Cubs who are 7-1 in their last eight games and 12-3 in their last 15 are up against the Padres who are 16-5 in their last 21 games. San Diego will send rookie left-hander Ryan Weathers (2-1, 1.31 ERA) to the hill against Chicago veteran Kyle Hendricks (5-4, 4.63) who has a 2.08 ERA in his last three starts and is 6-2 with a 2.68 ERA against San Diego holding their line-up to a .219 batting average. Take the CUBS!

Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Phillies over Reds- Philadelphia is in the midst of a bad streak having lost 11 of their last 15 games including their last three. Cincinnati has the two top hitting leaders in the NL where only seven players are hitting .300 or better with Nick Castellos and Jesse Winkler leading the way. The Reds will start Sonny Gray (1-3, 3.40 ERA) who posted his first victory last time out against the Nationals throwing six shutout innings allowing just two hits. Philadelphia will start budding ace Aaron Nola (3-4, 3.72) who has lost his last three starts has no record against the Reds but his ERA over the past five season is 3.35. Although the Reds have had the best of the hillies at home in recent seasons it time for the Phillies to rise. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 1:05 ET

Yankees over Rays- Talk about ships passing in the night as the Yankees were swept in Detroit for the first time in 21 years and have lost 5-of-6 while Tampa Bay is on a 15-1 tear. Tampa Bay swept the first series (3-0) in New York and are 8-1 in their last nine at Yankee Stadium and 6-3 on the year against New York. Rick Hill (3-2, 3.63 ERA) will start for the Rays and he is 3-2 with a 4.05 ERA in 13 appearances against the Yanks. The Bronx Bombers will send Jameson Taillon (1-3, 5.06) to the bump and he is 1-1 with a 3.27 ERA in a pair of starts against the Rays. I'm looking for the New York to regain some 'Yankee Pride' and win this one. Take NEW YORK!

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET

Reds over Cubs- Cincinnati who started the season as the hottest hitting team in MLB has fallen back of late losing 7-of-10 including their last two at Chicago to the Cubs. Tyler Mahle (3-2, 3.75 ERA) takes the hill for the Reds and he is off his best performance of the year out-dueling the Nationals Max Scherzer throwing 5+ innings allowing no runs and only three hits. Chicago will send out veteran Jake Arrieta (5-4, 4.37) who mis 7-3 lifetime against the Redlegs but one of those losses can April 30 when he was bombed for seven runs in 3.1 innings. The Cubs have won six straight and 10-2 in their last 12 home games. Still, with this price the Reds should prevail. Take CINCINNATI!

Atlanta at New York Mets 7:15 ET

Braves over Mets- I was a little taken back by the fact that the Braves opened such a strong favorite at Citi Field in New York. After all, the Mets just swept a double-header and are the NL East leaders having a 5-game lead in the loss column over Atlanta. The Braves will start Ian Anderson (4-1, 2.82 ERA) who is 0-1 against the Mets with one start last September and New York will start Taijuan Walker (3-1, 2.05) who has been outstanding but is making this start of the IL. It's ATLANTA!

Power Play

Philadelphia at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET

Phillies over Rays- After a slow start Tampa Bay is playing their best ball of the season and have moved into first place in the AL East passing the Red Sox and Yankees by winning 13 of their last 14 games. The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough (2-3, 4.27 ERA) who is 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA in two appearances against the Phillies. The Wiz-kids will send Zack Wheeler (4-2, 2.38) and he has one start against the Rays and is 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA. But, Philly has been made the favorite here and there must be a good reason. Take PHILADELPHIA!

St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Cardinals- Okay, I understand how bad Arizona is right now having lost 10 straight 13-of-14 and 19-of-22 after a 15-13 start. What I don't understand is how do the bookies make this a pick-em matchup when the Cardinals are 14-3 in their last 17 as favorites which they will be by game time. Matt Peacock (1-1, 4.91 ERA) has had one bad outing surrendering seven runs but otherwise has been very effective. He's making his third straight start and is off his best performance of the season allowing one run in 5+ innings against the Dodgers. Carlos Martinez (3-4, 4.18) gets the start for St. Louis and he has won three straight decisions which makes this 'price' even more inviting. I'm not falling for it or am being 'suckered.' I'm taking ARIZONA!

Atlanta at Boston 7:10 ET

Braves over Red Sox- Thanks to the Braves for winning yesterday's Power Play release and keeping 'us' afloat. Boston will send Nick Pivetta (5-0, 3.59 ERA) to the hill and the Red Sox are 8-1 in his nine starts. Atlanta will send out Drew Smyly (2-2, 5.11) and he is 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his last three starts and he is 3-1 lifetime with a 3.28 ERA against Boston. The Braves have won five straight in Fenway Park and the Red Sox are 1-6 in their last seven interleague games against left-handers. Take ATLANTA!

L.A. Dodgers at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Dodgers- LA just completed a 3-game sweep of their arch rival Giants in San Francisco and have won seven in-a-row and are 11-1 in the last 12 games while the Astros are on a 3-game slide returning home after going 2-4 on their six game road trip. Clayton Kershaw (6-3, 3.18 ERA) is throwing as good as ever and is 3-2 with a 2.38 ERA in six career starts against Houston. One of the losses he incurred was at Houston during the playoffs when the Astros were aware of what pitch was coming and Kershaw was irate when is was revealed that Houston was stealing pitches. Anyway Zack Grienke (4-1, 3.77) and is off his best outing in a month allowing just one run in eight innings against Oakland. He was 51-15 with a 2.30 ERA when with the Dodgers from 2013-15 and tonight he takes them down. Take HOUSTON!

MLB Money Game

San Diego at Milwaukee 7:40 ET

Brewers over Padres- Interesting pitching matchup as San Diego will send Joe (No-Hit) Musgrove (4-4, 2.47 ERA) against the Brewers Corbin Burnes (2-3, 1.79). Both of these pitchers have been victims of a short supply of runs and should have fared better. Burnes was off to an incredible start to the season striking out 49 before he committed his first walk and his current ratio is 67/2 with at least nine strikeouts per start. Padres should fade on the road after a nine games home winning streak. Take MILWAUKEE!

MLB Power Play

Atlanta at Boston 7:10 ET

Braves over Red Sox- Two of the top home run hitting teams in baseball with Atlanta leading the majors having hit 78 homers and the red Sox at second in the AL with 65. A pair of right-handers will try and quite the long balls as Charlie Morton (2-2-, 4.60 ERA) and Garrett Richards (4-2, 3.72) take the hill. Richards has made only one appearance against the Braves when he was with the Angels. For Morton who is off his best start of the season is 6-1 with a 4.01 ERA in 11 career starts against Boston including a win last year. Take ATLANTA!

MLB Money Game

St. Louis at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Cardinals over White Sox- St. Louis and Chicago have the NL's fiercest rivalry when the Cards and Cubs are playing but when it's an interleague game between the same two cities not so much. The White Sox just got swept three games at Yankee Stadium but still lead the AL Central. Someone must notify Tony La Russa that he's coaching against one of his former teams. Another former Cardinal Lance Lynn (4-1, 1.55 ERA) will start for Chicago and is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA against his former mates. Kwang Hyun Kim (1-1, 2.73) will start for the Red Birds and he's looking to bounce back from his first loss last time out and he will. Take ST. LOUIS!

MLB Power Play

Baltimore at Minnesota 7:00 ET

Twins over Orioles- The last time John Means started against Tampa Bay 'we' used the Orioles as 'our' Megabucks release and they jumped to a 5-0 lead by the fifth inning and ended up losing 9-7 and I'm still pissed.' Now, I like John Means and for the most part look to play 'on' him and Baltimore went on the score five runs in the top of the first their next game and saw Matt Harvey blowup as the O's have now lost six in-a-row and 9-of-10. Minnesota has started to show signs of life winning 3-of-4 and look to return to form here as they have won seven straight in this series in Minnesota. Take the TWINS!

San Diego at Milwaukee 7:40 ET

Brewers over Padres- Look who is leading the NL West, why it's the Padres who have just completed a 9-0 home sweep and have won 12 of 13. Milwaukee is the meantime is 3-6 in their last nine games but have seen the return of Christian Yelich and he means the world of difference for the Brewers. San Diego will start Blake Snell (1-0, 3.79 ERA) who hasn't gone beyond the sixth inning in any of his last 22 starts and has walked 5.6 batter per nine innings. The Brewers will send Brandon Woodruff (2-2, 1.58 ERA) to the hill and he has pitched better than his record shows. Take MILWAUKEE!

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 7:05 ET

Cubs over Cardinals- The NL's fiercest rivalry continues Sunday night where the Cardinals will host the Chicago Cubs who despite Saturday's 2-1 loss in 5-2 in the last seven meetings in St. Louis. Chicago will start Zach Davies (2-2, 5.58 ERA) who is 2-3 lifetime against the Red Birds has a 2.08 ERA in his last three starts and his mound opponent is veteran Adam Wainwright (2-4, 4.63) who is 17-13 lifetime against the Cubs has struggled of late with an ERA of 5.50 with a 1.50 WHIP his last three starts. Take CHICAGO!

Oakland at L.A. Angels 4:05 ET

Angels over A's- It seems like the same old story in the AL West as the Angles continue to disappoint while Oakland appears year in and year out to be one of the toughest teams to beat and are the biggest overachievers in baseball. Los Angeles has been without Mike trout a week now and are 1-5 since his going on the IL while Oakland is 4-2 since their 13 game winning streak in April was stopped. The desperate Angels is start winless Dylan Bundy (0-5, 6.02 ERA) who is 4-1 with a 3.45 ERA lifetime against the A's who will start Sean Manaea (3-2, 4.41) who is 2-4 with a 5.12 ERA lifetime against LA. This includes a 7.40 ERA at Angels Stadium. Take LOS ANGELES!

MLB Power Play

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Dodgers over Giants- Los Angeles with wins the past two days over the Giants has finally caught them in the standings and they both trail San Diego by 1-game. The Dodgers will start Julio Urias (6-1, 3.04 ERA) who has never beaten the Giants as he is 0-2 with a 2.12 ERA in 15 appearances. San Francisco will start Anthony DeScafani (4-1, 2.03) who is just 1-5 with a 4.67 ERA in six career starts against the Dodgers. Take LOS ANGELES!

Tampa Bay vs Toronto 7:35 ET

Rays over Blue Jays- Very quietly Tampa Bay has won eight straight and the Blue Jays have lost three straight. The Rays will send rookie left-hander Shane McClanahan (1-0, 4.67 ERA) and he has the support of the best road team in MLB action going 35-13 since August 2020. Toronto who will move to Buffalo in 10 days will start Robbie Ray (2-1, 3.79) who's only loss of the season came at Tampa Bay in April and he is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in three starts against the Rays. Tampa has dominated this series going 37-18 in the last 55 meetings. The beat goes on...take TAMPA BAY!

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 7:15 ET

Cubs over Cardinals- What we have here is an unusual situation where a former All-Star Miles Mikolas (0-0, 0,00 ERA) will be making his first start in two years. Three years ago Mikolas was 18-4 before are and shoulder injuries sidelined him missing the entire 2020 season. Chicago will send Adbert Alzolay (2-3, 4.62) who has allowed just 26 hits in 37 innings this season with 39 K's. Cubs have picked up the pace and are 5-1 in their last six games overall and 5-2 in their last seven games against St. Louis. The Cardinals are 3-8 at home against teams with winning records. Take the CUBS!

Arizona at Colorado 3:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Rockies- Okay here's what we have here. A team that has lost six games-is-a-row and 11 straight on the road favored at Colorado where the Rockies handle them a 7-1 loss yesterday. The reason is that Madison Bumgarner (4-3, 4.15 ERA) gets the start for the D'backs and in 38 career starts against Colorado he is 18-9 with a 3.29 ERA. The Rockies will start Antonio Senzatela (1-4, 5.18) and he is 3-6 with a 5.45 ERA in 11 starts against Arizona. Take the DIAMONDBACKS!

Oakland at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET

Angles over A's- Both of these California clubs have started their 'June Swoon' a bit early this season. Oakland has lost 2-of-3 and fallen out of first place in the AL West for the first time in over a month while the Angels have dropped 7-of-10 and are 1-4 since losing Mike Trout. Oakland will start rookie James Kaprielian (1-0, 1.80 ERA) and L.A. will start Jose Quintana (0-3, 8.53) who is 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA in six career starts against the A's. The Angles are 7-3 in their last 10 games as home underdogs. Take LOS ANGELES ANGELS!

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cubs over Cardinals- The 'overnight' price on this one had the Cubs favored without a starting pitcher not even listed...I the line says anyone is better than the Cardinals Carlos Martinez (3-4, 4.35 ERA) is what they figure I guess. What makes this line even more interesting is that the Cubs are 5-12 on the road and St. Louis 14-8 at home. It just doesn't make sense as those trends are just the tip... so they say. Too good to be true. I'm taking the CUBS!

Chicago White Sox at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET

White Sox over Yankees- I truly believe that the Yankees will fall way short of winning anything this year aside from the possibility of winning the AL East because the competition is so weak. Since starting 6-11 New York is 19-8 and has beaten up on the Tigers, Rangers and Orioles. Tonight, they will start Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 4.75 ERA) who was knocked around by Baltimore last time out. Carlos Rodon (5-1 1.47) who is 3-3 lifetime against the Yankees and is off his worst outing of the season allowing four runs in 5.2 innings against Kansas City. Take CHICAGO WHITE SOX!

Boston vs Toronto 7:35 ET

Blue Jays over Red Sox- Boston has been one of the biggest surprises this season and they have the second best batting average (.263) in baseball and have an undefeated starter in Nick Pivetta (5-0, 3.16 ERA) on the mound against the Blue Jays and they are 7-1 in his starts. Toronto will send out the very 'overrated' Steven Matz (5-2, 4.29) who has shown signs maturing on the hill. Blue Jays are 10-6 in their Florida home but will be moving to another minor league park in Buffalo on June 1. Good luck!Take TORONTO!

Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Rays- It might appear that order has been restored with Tampa bay having won five in-a-row and the Orioles having lost 5-of-6. But, Baltimore has a budding ace in John Means (4-0, 1.21 ERA) who is the real deal and he is 3-1 with a 3.25 ERA in five appearances against Tampa. The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough (2-3, 4.20) and he is 3-1 with a 3.24 ERA against the O's. They stop the bleeding here. Take BALTIMORE!

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 7:40 ET

Twins over White Sox- Believe me folks this may be the last time that I 'play' on the Twins this season as they have won only once when I have posted them and yesterday they were routed by the White Sox. Chicago has the MLB's highest scoring offense and pounded Minnesota Monday 16-4. But, like I stated previously that after a humiliating loss professionals bounce back with determination next time out. Michael Pineda (2-2, 2.79 ERA) has been the lone bright spot in the starting rotation for the Twins and his mound opponent will be the rejuvenated Lance Lynn (4-1, 1.30) who is 1-0 lifetime over Minnesota. Pineda had a shaky start last time out against the White Sox and is 5-4 with a 3.38 ERA in 10 career starts against them and has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his seven starts. The White Sox have the best record in MLB and are 23-2 in their last 25 starts against left-handers but a mere 36-38 against righties. Take MINNESOTA!

Washington at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET

Nationals over Cubs- Sort of a 'Tale of Two Cities' for Chicago starter Zack Davies (2-2, 5.60 ERA) who had a 9.46 ERA in five April starts has turned it around in May posting a 1.10 ERA in three starts covering 16.1 innings. In four career starts against the nationals he is 3-0 with a 2.39 ERA and he is pitted against Patrick Corbin (2-3, 6.19) who is 5-2 with a 3.80 ERA in eight career starts against the Cubs. Washington who is 4-1 at Chicago is 23-7 against the NL Central but just 10-23 against right-handed starters. Still, it is WASHINGTON!

San Francisco at Cincinnati 6:40 ET

Reds over Giants- Without question the Giants have surprised the league as well as me with their fast start winning 25 of 41 and tonight appear to have a huge pitching advantage. Tonight San Francisco will start Anthony DeSclafani (3-1, 2.14 ERA) as he make his first start against his former team. The Reds starter Luis Castillo (1-5, 7.71) has been abysmal this season and is off the worst outing of his career as he was tagged for eight runs and 10 hits in 3.2 innings against the Rockies. Cincinnati does not seem concerned about Castillo as he is still throwing his sinker at 97 MPH. The Reds are 9-3 against the Jints is the last 12 meetings at home. Take CINCINNATI!

Cleveland at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET

Angels over Indians- Can anybody figure out the Angels? After dropping their fourth straight road game they staged a come-from behind two-out ninth inning rally with Ohtani hitting a homerun to defeat the first-place Red Sox. Cleveland will start Sam Hentages (1-0, 3.29 ERA) and his mound opponent will be LA's Patrick Sandoval (0-0, 6.14) who has worked just 7.1 innings this season with eight K's and although he was hit hard by the Astros last time out he will be a winner here. Take the ANGELS!

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 7:40 ET

Twins over White Sox- Will the Twins ever turn it around. Yesterday as 'our' top play they blew a 4-run lead and allowed unearned runs in two different innings before falling 7-6 to the A's. Tonight, Minnesota will start J.A. Happ (2-1, 4.26 ERA) their only starting pitcher with a winning record and is 4-4 lifetime against the Pale Hose. Chicago will start veteran left-hander Dallas Keuchel (2-1, 4.53) who is 5-3 lifetime against the Twins. Although, the White Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 games they are just what is need for the twins we are 20-8 hosting Chicago the last 28 meetings in Minnesota. Take the TWINS!

Washington at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET

Cubs over Nationals- The pitching mainstay of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series victory Jon Lester (0-1, 2.25 ERA) returns the the Windy City to face his former teammates. Now, hurling for Washington he has a lifetime 2-0 record against the Cubs while Chicago will send youngster Adbert Alzolay (1-3, 4.50) to the hill who has surrendered just six walks in his seven starts while striking out 32. The Nationals are 2-6 as underdogs and Chicago is 5-1 in their last six at home. Take CHICAGO!

Oakland at Minnesota 2:10 ET

Twins over A's- The Twins ended a 5-game losing streak Saturday as Miguel Sano hit his first homer in 20 games in their come-back 5-4 win. Minnesota one of the favorites in the Al Central has the worst record in the AL with just 13 wins in 37 games. This afternoon they will send Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.35 ERA) to the hill and he has had just two quality starts in seven attempts. Oakland will put Chris Bassitt (3-2, 3.54) on the bump and he has been consistent giving up just two runs in six straight starts. Still, the Twins got a taste of victory last night and they liked it and will do it again today. Take MINNESOTA!

St. Louis at San Diego 8:40 ET

Padres over Cardinals- A good pitching match-up here as St. Louis sends veteran righty Adam Wainwright (2-3, 3.80 ERA) to the hill and his mound opponent will be Chris Paddock (1-3, 3.42). Despite COVID issues and some injuries the Padres have won four of their last five while the Cardinals have dropped 2-of-3 on their current road trip. San Diego's pitching staff has the lowest team ERA in MLB at 3.24 and they have dominated St. Louis winning 7-of-9 at home and are 9-3 overall in the last 12 meetings. It looks like the Pods have the birds number. Take SAN DIEGO!

Washington at Arizona 8:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Nationals- Washington had a field day against Arizona last night scoring 17 runs and collecting 22 hits while the Diamondbacks were committing three errors. When MLB teams gat mauled like that I always (well, most of the time) look to come-back with the humiliated team. The D'backs aren't making it any easier to take as they are sending Seth Frankoff to the mound making his season debut and he has 4.2 innings of MLB work under his belt and has allowed seven earned runs which makes his limited ERA at 14.33. Joe Ross (2-2, 4.26 ERA) and he has allowed a total of five runs in six of his starts but gave up 10 runs to Washington and has surrendered seven home run sin his last five starts. Take ARIZONA!

L. A. Angels at Boston 4:10 ET

Angels over Red Sox- The Red Sox have to be one of the biggest surprises to date as they lead the A.L. East and their 24 wins have them tied with Oakland for most wins in the league. Los Angeles is once again under .500 and they will send winless Dylan Bundy (0-4, 5.03 ERA) to the mound to face Boston's winless Martin Perez (0-2, 4.01). Perez hasn't gotten through the fifth inning in ant of his seven starts while Bundy is off a horrid performance against the Dodgers surrendering six runs ion five hits in 3.1 innings. This time he gets the money. Take the ANGELS!

Cincinnati at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Reds- Cincinnati who leads the 'Majors' in runs scored will send Wade (No-hit) Miley (4-2, 2.00 ERA) to the mound for the first time since his pitching gem. Despite scoring more runs per game than any other team the Reds are a game under .500 and are just 7-11 on the road. Colorado is even worst on the road where they are 2-14 but are over .500 at home and are 12-10 when playing at Coors Field. The Reds are 2-7 in their last nine against the NL West including 1-4 in their last five games in Colorado. As bad as the Rockies appear they are 4-1 against teams with losing records. Take COLORADO!

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Yankees over Rays- The are called the 'Bronx Bombers' and they have won their last four and 9-of-11 have been getting it done with pitching. In New York's current four-game win streak they scored 1, 3, 3 and 4 runs while allowing just six (three earned). The Yankees will start Jameson Taillon (1-2, 5.02 ERA) and he last faced the Rays in 2017 tossing 6.1 shutout innings while Tampa Bay starter Rich hill m(1-1, 5.17) is 2-2 with a 5.06 ERA in 12 appearances against New York. Although, The Yanks have struggled in Tampa they are the hot side right now. Take NY YANKEES!

L.A. Angels at Houston 8:10 ET

Angels over Astros- It looks like the same old story for the Angels as they have the best all-round player in the game, flash and power and yet still can't get to .500. The disappointing Angels will start Andrew Heaney (1-2, 4.11 ERA) who is coming off his best start of the season throwing 6.2 scoreless innings against Tampa Bay striking out 10 with just one walk. Heaney is 3-3, with a 3.07 ERA in 10 career starts against the Astros while his mound for will be Houston's Jose Urquidy (3-2. 3.51) and he is 1-0 with a 4.80 ERA in four career starts against Los Angeles. This time...take the ANGELS!

Philadelphia at Washington 7:05 ET

Phillies over Nationals- For a team that is just 6-11 on the road the Phillies are a heavy favorite at Washington tonight. Starting pitching is the strongest factor as Philadelphia will send Zack Wheeler (3-2, 2.83 ERA) to the mound and is 20 starts against the Nationals he is a meager 6-11 with a 4.64 ERA. One should consider that these starts against the Nat's were when they had a line-up that was postseason worthy, not so much any more. Veteran left-hander Jon Lester (0-1, 2.70) gets the nod for Washington and he has dominated the Phillies when pitching for the Cubs going 8-1 with a 1.92 ERA in 11 starts. But, 'it's a new dawn darling,' as it's been over five years since Lester has faced them. Philadelphia is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings and the Nats are 1-5 as underdogs in their last six. Take the PHILLIES!

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Twins over White Sox- The White Sox have moved into first place in the AL Central after sweeping a 3-game set against Kansas City. Minnesota has struggled to date and have lost four of their last five and have scored just 17 runs in those five contests. The Twins will send Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.34 ERA) to the hill and he is coming off his best start of the season and is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts against Chicago. Chicago will start Dylan Cease (2-0, 2.37) and his appearances against the Twins have not gone well. He is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA giving up 14 runs and 11.2 innings. Considering the White Sox fine home record and Minny's road record and their current play this 'line' is way low and too inviting. Take MINNESOTA!

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Yankees over Rays- When I see 'prices' like this I games it make me scratch my head as to why Tampa Bay is a heavy home underdog against a team that they have dominated in recent seasons including 5-1 this year and 21-8 over New York in the last 29 meetings. If we look at the pitching matchup and maybe that will show 'us' how this line exists so high. Jordan Montgomery (1-1,4.41 ERA) get the start for the Yankees and he is 1-3 with a 5.63 ERA against the rays and has surrendered eight runs in his last 11 inning of work against them. Tampa will start Luis Patino (1-0, 1.17 ERA who has allowed just four baserunners in 7.2 innings striking out 10. Seems perfect to beat the free swinging Yankees but the 'line' says otherwise. Take NEW YORK!

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 6:35 ET

Pirates over Reds- Cincinnati pounded the Pirates 14-1 Monday and have now won all four meetings this season and the last eight meetings overall. Today, the Reds will start Jeff Hoffman (2-2, 4.39 ERA) who came from Colorado where he was 0-2 with a 10.13 ERA in a pair of starts against Pittsburgh. The Buc's will start their most effective hurler in JT Brubaker (2-2, 2.78) and he is 0-1 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts against the Reds who are 3-7 on the road and 3-8 as underdogs. Take PITTSBURGH!

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Phillies over Braves- What an improbable 8-7 win the Braves posted last night against the Phillies as they scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game, scored another run in the bottom of the 11th inning to tie it once again and then scored four runs in the bottom of the 12th for the victory. Philadelphia's bullpen blew the lead three times while they committed three errors in the final innings. I look for the Phillies to bounce back with Aaron Nola (3-1, 2.89 ERA) on the mound while Atlanta will start Hiascar Ynoa (3-1, 2.36) who hit a grand slam of his own last time out. This time his hitting won't be enough. Take the PHILLIES!

Toronto at Houston 7:10 ET

Astros over Blue Jays- Toronto's Steven Matz (4-2, 4.78 ERA) made a splash in his first three starts for the Blue Jays going 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA with a after coming from the Mets where he was 0-5 with a 9.68 ERA. In his last three starts Matz has surrendered 14 runs in 13.2 innings while not getting past the fifth inning. Houston will start Cristian Javier (3-0, 1.75) who allowed three runs in his last start after three straight starts without allowing a run. Houston is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings and are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings in Houston. Take the ASTROS!

Cincinnati at Cleveland 6:10 ET

Reds over Indians- This season there have already been four no-hitter thrown this season and two of them have come against the Cleveland Indians who were no-hit by the Reds Wade Miley last night. Usually, I look to play 'on' a team that has been no-hit the previous time out but this Cleveland team has trouble putting the bat on the ball. They will face Cincinnati's opening day hurler Luis Castillo (1-3, 6.07 ERA) who is 0-1 with a 3.27 ERA in a pair of starts against the Indians. Cleveland will start Aaron Civale (4-0, 3.30) and the Tribe have averaged seven runs in his starts but he has had just seven career wins in 22 starts. Take CINCINNATI!

San Diego at San Francisco 4:04 ET

Padres over Giants- San Diego is supposed to be the team that can challenge the 'unbeatable' Dodgers in the NL West but so far it has been the Giants that have proved to be their biggest competitor. The Padres will send Joe (No-Hit) Musgrove (2-3, 2.38 ERA) to the hill against San Francisco's rejuvenated Kevin Gausman (2-0, 2.04) who has given up two runs on 11 hits and two walks with 11 K's in 13 innings with a 1.38 ERA against the Padres. Since his no-hitter Musgrove has struggled and he is 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA in three starts against the Giants. Last Sunday Gausman got the best of Musgrove winning 7-1, this time it's the Padres turn as they are 13-6 in the last 19 meetings. Take SAN DIEGO!

Tampa Bay at Oakland 9:40 ET

Rays over A's- These two will be meeting each other for the first time in two years as they did not meet last season because if the shortened schedule. The last time that the met was in the 2019 AL Wild Card match where the Rays won 5-1 defeating today's starter for Oakland Sean Manaea (3-1, 3.48 ERA who surrendered four runs in two-plus innings. Rich Hill )1-1, 6.39) a former Athletics pitcher will start for the Rays as Tampa Bay is 6-0 in their last six games as road underdogs. Take TAMPA BAY!

Seattle at Texas 8:00 ET

Mariners over Rangers- It is no wonder the Mariners were no-hit last time out by Baltimore's John Means as and have they just one player hitting above .250 and MLB team low batting average of .201. Texas will start Mike Foltynewicz (1-3, 4.43 ERA) who had a rough start to the season but is 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA in his last three starts but he is 0-2 with na 9.45 ERA lifetime against the Mariners. Seattle will start Chris Flexen (2-1, 3.33) and they are 14-4 in their last 18 games after a loss and 4-0 after a day off. Although the Rangers hold a strong home series advantage the Mariners have won the past seven meetings. Take SEATTLE!

Arizona at Miami 6:40 ET

Marlins over Diamondbacks- Talk about turn-arounds, Madison Bumgarner (3-2, 5.58 ERA) takes the hill for Arizona and the former World Series MVP has been blazing in his late three starts going 3-0 with a 1.06 ERA. He started the year surrendering 17 runs in his first 13.2 inning of work and he is 2-4 with a 4.47 ERA in 10n career starts against Miami. The Marlins will start Pablo Lopez (0-2, 2.34) who has been outstanding will little run support for his mates but are 5-2 against the D'backs in the last seven meetings and are 47-23 at home when favored. Take MIAMI!

Toronto at Oakland 3:37 ET

Blue Jays over A's- Both starting pitchers in today's match-up have spent time on the IL with Oakland starter Mike Fiers (0-1, 4.50 ERA) making his second start of the season. Toronto will start ace Hyun Jin Ryu (1-2, 2.60) and he is 1-0 with a 0.00 in six innings against the A's. The Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last seven starts against right-handers and they are 7-2 in the last nine meetings. Take TORONTO!

New York Mets at St. Louis 1:15 ET

Mets over Cardinals- The 'price' of this game has me baffled as the below .500 Mets are favored on the road at St. Louis against the first-place (18-13) Cardinals. This becomes even more pronounced went we look at the starting pitching. The Red Birds will send John Gant (2-2, 2.16 ERA) to the mound and he has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his five starts and is 3-0 with a 0.87 ERA in seven appearances against the Mets. New York will start Taijuan Walker (1-1, 3.00) who is 0-1 with a 3.50 ERA against the Cardinals. Add that the Mets are 2-7 in the last nine meetings and 20-42 in the last 62 meetings in St. Louis...and yet looks who's favored. Take NEW YORK!

Atlanta at Washington 7:05 ET

Braves over Nationals- As the song goes 'what a difference a day makes,' and in this case what a difference a year can make. Atlanta's Max Fried (0-1, 11.45 ERA) was a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award last season going undefeated 7-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 11 starts. And he is 1-2 with a 6.48 ERA including 0-1 with a 14.21 ERA at Washington. The Nationals will start Erick Fedde (2-2, 4.43) and he is 0-2 with a 14.06 ERA against the Braves in five games. The Braves are 5-1 in the last six meetings in DC but the Nats are 5-1 in their last six home games. Still, take ATLANTA!

Milwaukee at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Brewers over Phillies- I know my first instinct in this matchup isn to take Milwaukee and I have two issues with my own selection. To start with the brewers have lost three-in-a-row and I don't like playing teams that are losing and the 'public' will be and is all over the Brew Crew here. They like them for the same reason I do and that is the pitching advantage the Brewers have with Freddy Peralta (3-0, 2.25 ERA) on the hill against the Phillies Chase Anderson (1-3, 5.40). Milwaukee is 4-1 in Peralta's starts while the Phillies are 1-4 in Anderson's starts and just 7-15 in the last 22 meetings in Philadelphia. Brewers are 8-2 in their last 10 following a loss and 8-3 in their last 11 road games against right-handed pitchers. Take MILWAUKEE!

Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 12:30 ET

Reds over White Sox- After scoring 13 runs in their Sunday night victory over the Cubs, Cincinnati was shut down with just two hits getting shutout themselves 9-0 last night by the White Sox. Chicago will send veteran Dallas Keuchel (1-1, 4.65 ERA) to the hill and he has a 2.50 ERA in three career starts at Cincinnati with no record but an ERA of 2.50. Reds starter Sonny Gray (0-2, 5.93) is 11-2 with a 2.66 ERA in the Great American Ball Park and is 4-0 lifetime against Pale Hose. Take CINCINNATI!

Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 6:40 ET

White Sox over Reds- Cincinnati who leads MLB in runs scored averages 7.7 runs when hosting at home but just 2.9 runs on the road. Tonight, they will start Jeff Hoffman (2-1, 3.33 ERA) who is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA in three home starts. Chicago will start Dylan Cease (1-0, 2.96) who is off a career best outing against Detroit shutting them out in seven innings striking out nine with no walks. In Hoffman's lone appearances against the White Sox he surrendered four runs and seven hits in seven innings. The White Sox are 21-8 in their last 29 games against teams that have a losing record and 22-9 as road favorites and the Reds are 2-6 in their last eight games as underdogs. Take WHITE SOX!

Houston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Astros- In New York this game is being billed as a revenge game for New York as this is the first time Houston is to play at Yankee Stadium for the first time since the Astros cheating scandal. The quotes go like this 'they cheated and never faced any consequences' and that's just the fan base, the Yankees themselves feel that Houston's 2019 walk off win was tainted. Zack Greinke (2-1, 3.44 ERA) is 4-4 with a 5.05 ERA in 12 starts against New York with an 0-3 record with an ERA of 8.46 in Yankee Stadium. Domingo German (2-2, 4.05) gets the nod for the Bronx Bombers who are 8-3 in their last 11 to reach .500. Yankees are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in NYC. Take YANKEES!

Atlanta at Washington 7:05 ET

Braves over Nationals- Washington off a 3-game weekend sweep of Miami has won four straight while the Braves were swept by Toronto and have lost their last four. Atlanta is stuck for pitching and has the worst ERA 5.06 in MLB while the Nationals currently reside at the top of the NL East. Joe Ross (2-1, 4.64) gets the start for Washington and he is 1-3 lifetime against Atlanta who hasn't named a starter for this game yet opened the 'favorite' on the road and that is telling. Teams win games...BRAVES!

Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET

Rays over Angels- The call it 'The Show' and tonight in Los Angeles you will see why. The Angels multi-talented do it all pitcher, first-baseman, outfielder and DH Shohei Ohtani (1-0, 3.29 ERA) will get to start on the mound tonight and last year's AL Champions. Ohtani has has seen limited action on the bump this season having worked just 13.2 total innings striking out 23 and allowing just six hits. His pitching opponent today will be Tyler Glasnow (3-1, 1.67) who has allowed only 19 hits in 37.2 innings with 56 strikeouts. Oddly enough Ohtani has five MLB wins and one of them is against the Rays and tonight they even his record. Take TAMPA BAY!

Cleveland at Kansas City 8:10 ET

Indians over Royals- Kansas City with be starting their former No. 1 draft pick as Daniel Lynch (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his major league debut. Cleveland will start their bright spot in their rotation as Aaron Civale (4-0, 2.94) get another shot at the Royals is he is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in his lone start against KC striking out seven in six innings while surrendering four runs with just one walk. The Indians have played well as road favorites going 40-16 and are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings in Kansas City. Take CLEVELAND!

Milwaukee at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Brewers- The Phillies just at times seem snake bitten as find different ways to blow games like last night's 8-7 defeat to the Mets their second straight loss. As far as losses go it's a good thing for the Brewers that wins are not determined by margin of victory as they were pasted by the Dodgers 16-4 Sunday. Usually, I look to play on teams after such a loss but Milwaukee is truly banged -up with their two best player Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain among 17 players listed on the IL. The Brewers will start Adrian Houser (2-2, 3.65 ERA) and he has worked a total of five innings against the Phils allowing just one run. The Wiz-Kids will start Vince Velasquez (0-0, 6.57) who is making his third start in place of Matt Moore and are 22-10 in their last 32 home games and 5-1 after a loss. Take PHILADELPHIA!

New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:10 ET

Mets over Phillies- The Mets finally got their offense going after going 25 straight innings without scoring a run and defeated the Phillies 5-4 Saturday on a Mike Conforto ninth inning homer. New York's David Peterson (1-3, 5.59 ERA) will be making his fifth start of the season and his third against the Phillies. In his first start against them he allowed six runs and followed that a week later with a six inning gem surrendering only three hits, no walks while striking out 10. Philadelphia starter Zach Efflin (1-1, 3.58) is making his sixth start this season his first against the Mets this season and is 3-4 with a 5.21 ERA lifetime against them. The Mets are 4-1 in the last five meetings and get the money here. Take the M-E-T-S!

Los Angeles at Milwaukee 7:10 ET

Brewers over Dodgers- Los Angeles who's win total was posted at 104 for the season have lost nine of 12 as their bats like so many other clubs has been a disappointment as they have scored three runs or fewer in seven of their last 11 games. The Dodgers will start Dustin May (1-1, 2.53 ERA) who has 32 strikeouts in just 21.1 innings work and is making his first career start against Milwaukee. The Brewers will start April sensation Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 1.55) and they are 7-2 in their last nine games when underdogs. Take the BREWERS!

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 4:10 ET

Reds over Cubs- Both starting pitchers have struggled in April with the Reds Luis Castillo (1-2, 6.29 ERA) taking the hill and opponents are batting .311 against him in three home starts. Chicago's Zach Davies (1-2, 9.47) hasn't been any better as the Cubs have lost six of their last seven and are 3-8 on the road and are 7-19 in their last 26 starts against right-handers. Cincinnati playing well when holding the hammer and is 15-6 in their last 21 when favored at home. Take CINCINNATI!

Kansas City at Minnesota 2:10 ET

Twins over Royals- The 'numbers' here so overwhelming as the trends support for the Royals as they start Danny Duffy (3-1, 0.39 ERA) who has allowed just one earned run in 23 innings. Duffy is 8-3 with na 3.21 ERA lifetime against Minnesota who will start Matt Shoemaker (1-2, 5.49) who is 0-3 with a 9.41 ERA in five career starts against Kansas City. While KC may have the pitching advantage the Twins own the series and are 20-6 in the last 26 meetings at home and are 5-1 in the last six meetings. Take MINNESOTA!