Atlanta at Washington 4:05 ET

Nationals over Braves- Atlanta is putting some space between themselves and the rest of the NL East and after last night's 5-0 win over the Nationals they have opened a 12-game lead in the loss column. The Braves will start Mike Foltyewicz (6-5, 5.00 ERA) was sent to the minors earlier this season after surrendering eight hits and eight runs in four innings against Washington bringing his record to 5-4 with a 4.86 ERA against them. Austin Voth (1-1, 4.00) gets the start for the Nats who are strangely favored. Take WASHINGTON!

Cincinnati at Arizona 9:40 ET

Reds over Diamondbacks- After winning 11 of 12 contests the Diamondbacks have dropped five straight including getting swept their last four games in New York against the Mets. That lone Arizona in came against Cincinnati last Saturday against tonight's Reds starter Luis Castillo (14-6, 3.21 ERA) who surrendered only two runs in 7.2 innings. Arizona will start Mike Leake (11-10, 4.64) the former Red who is 2-2 with a 5.88 ERA since coming over from Seattle. Leake is 0-5 with a 4.53 ERA in nine career starts against his former team. Take CINCINNATI!

Baltimore at Detroit 7:05 ET

Orioles over Tigers- The AL's bottom feeders Baltimore and Detroit are a combined 71-201 on the season but, the rules say one of these clubs 'must' get a win tonight (barring any rain). The Orioles will start Aaron Brooks (4-8, 6.21 ERA) who started the year with Oakland and is 2-5 with the O's. Tigers starter Jordon Zimmermann (1-10, 6.27) is 4-4 with a 5.94 ERA against Baltimore and if your ERA is that high against these bums you really do 'stink.' Detroit is just 10-45 at home. Take BALTIMORE!

Washington at Minnesota 7:40 ET

Nationals over Twins- An oddity in MLB since inter-league play began has a pair of playoff contenders from opposite leagues facing each other instead of division competitors. Minnesota of course is in first place with a four-game lead over Cleveland while Washington is in the first Wild Card spot with a 3.5-game lead in the NL. Kyle Gibson (13-6, 4.58 ERA) returns from the IL after posting a 7.17 ERA in his previous five starts. Lefty Patrick Corbin (11-7, 3.16) makes his first career start against the Twins and has allowed just 10 hits in his last three starts covering 18 innings. Take the NATIONALS!

Pittsburgh at San Francisco 3:45 ET

Pirates over Giants- A pair of MLB's weakest hitting clubs will be up against each opponents most effective pitcher this season.Pittsburgh will start Joe Musgrove (9-12, 4.67 ERA) while the Giants will start veteran Jeff Samardzija (10-11, 3.64) who has reached double-digit wins for just the third time in his career and the first time since 2016. One surprising fact is that the Pirates have a better record on the road than San Francisco has at home and it isn't getting any better for the 'Cable Car' city guys as they are 2-8 in their last 10 home games. Take PITTSBURGH!

Chicago Cubs at San Diego 3:45 ET

Padres over Cubs- Chicago continues to struggle on the road (30-44) and will start (Yu Darvish (5-6, 4.12 ERA) who is one of those guys who has thrown better than his record or ERA can attest too. He has surrendered just 125 hits in 157.1 innings and is 2-1 with a 4.13 ERA against San Diego but is 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA in two starts at Petco Park. He will face Padres right-hander Dinelson Lamet (2-4, 3.95) who is 0-2 in his last three starts because of a lack of support from the weak hitting Padres after allowing just nine hits in 11 innings. Take SAN DIEGO!

Chicago Cubs at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Cubs- Chicago is doing their best to make the NL Wild Card chase more exciting my losing four of their last five including last night's four-pitch walk-off walk in the bottom of the 10th as their lead for the playoff spot dropped to 2 ½ games. Tonight, the Cubs start 'home-town' (San Diego) boy Cole Hamels (7-6,3.95 ERA) who has owned the Padres in Petco Park going 5-1 with a 2.01 ERA in nine starts although he has lost four of his last five decisions and since the All-Star break he is 1-3 with a 7.12 ERA. San Diego will start Chris Paddack (8-7, 3.54) who is 5-3 with a 3.40 ERA at home and the Padres are 6-2 in his last eight home starts. Take SAN DIEGO!

Cleveland at L.A. Angels

Angels over Indians- A pair of three game streaks on the line here one for winning three straight as the Indians remain in the hunt while the Angels and their three game losing streak are meaningless in the scheme of things. Adam Plutko (6-4, 4.44 ERA) gets the start for Cleveland and the Tribe have won seven of their last nine in Los Angeles while the Angels are 4-14 in their last 18 overall. LA will start Dillon Peters (3-2, 4.45) and have the return of Mike Trout. Take the ANGELS!

 Arizona at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over D'backs- Arizona was making their move for the final NL Wild Card spot winning 11 of 12 games and have not fallen back by losing their last three the last one to the Mets 3-2 last night. Tonight, they will start their best Robbie Ray (12-7, 4.03 ERA) who has had spent time on the IL left his last start with a blister on his middle finger. Steven Matz (0-8, 4.00) is 1-1 in four career starts against Arizona but more importantly he is 6-1 with a 2.11 ERA at home. Take M-E-T-S!

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 8:10E ET

Royals over White Sox- In a game of also-rans the Royals and White Sox pit a pair of pitchers with just abut identical records. Kansas City will start Jakob Junis (9-12, 4.94 ERA) who leads the Royals in innings pitched with 167.2 and he has gone at least six innings in 10 of his last 11 starts. Junis is -0 with a 2.84 ERA in 2019 and is 3-1 lifetime in six starts. Chicago will start Ivan Nova (9-12, 4.69) and he is 0-1 in three starts against Kansas City this season with a 6.60 ERA. Take the ROYALS!

New York Yankees at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Yankees- The amazing thing about the Red Sox season is not so much that they may not get into the post-season but that they are 36-38 at home. Meanwhile, the Yankees who are a season high 44 games over .500 is looking to put the final nail in the Sox coffin. New York will start James Paxton (12-6, 4.16 ERA) who is 401 with a 3.32 ERA in seven career starts against the Red Sox including a win this season when he had 12 strike outs. Boston will start their winningest hurler Eduardo Rodriguez (17-5, 3.81) who despite his mates difficulties at home is 8-1 at Fenway. Take BOSTON!

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Brewers over Cubs- Now, let me get this straight the venerable veteran and great lefty hurler the Cubs Jon Lester (12-9, 4.19 ERA) is an underdog against a virtual unknown Adrian Houser (6-5, 3.45). Chicago is coming off of a pair of losses at Milwaukee and now trail St. Louis by 3.5-games for the top Wild Card spot. Lester is 5-3 with a 2.10 ERA in 10 career starts against the Brewers while Houser is 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA. Since rejoining the rotation Houser has yielded one earned run in six of his seven starts with the only blemish coming against the Cubs on August 4. Take MILWAUKEE!

New York Yankees at Boston 4:04 ET

Red Sox over Yankees- If Boston is going to do anything down the stretch they will have to get bye their nemesis the New York Yankees who have the best record in the AL and an 8.5-game lead. The Red Sox who are just 36-36 at home and below the breakwater mark against winning teams. They will start rookie Travis Lakins (0-1, 4.70 ERA) who had a shaky outing in his first appearance against the Angels and is making his first MLB start. New York will start J.A. Happ (11-8, 5.34) who is 2-0 with a 4.24 ERA against the Sox this season. It's a matter need and Boston's is greater. Take the RED SOX!

Washington at Atlanta 7:20 ET

Nationals over Braves- Atlanta has won seven straight games overall and 11 straight at home as they host the Nationals who have won 20 of their last 29 and enter this contest having dropped their last two. Washington will start Patrick Corbin (11-6, 3.19 ERA) who is 6-1 lifetime against Atlanta with a 2.32 ERA and has held them to a .209 batting average. The Braves start Dallas Keuchel (6-5, 3.72) who is 3-1 in seven starts at home but 0-3 lifetime against the Nats with a 6.10 ERA in two appearances this season. Take WASHINGTON!

Arizona at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over D'Backs- Arizona is making a move toward the NL Wild Card and have won nine of their last 10 contests and will play 12 of their next 15 games at home after this road trip. But, first the send Robbie Ray (12-7, 3.97 ERA) to the hill to face Cincinnati's Tyler Mahle (2-10, 4.72) who was called up from Triple-A and has no record against Arizona. Ray is 1-2 with a 4.09 ERA against the Reds and struggled in his last start since returning from a back injury. Take the REDS!

Texas at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Rangers- When you pitch for the Baltimore Orioles and you have gone three starts without a defeat you may be considered the ace of the staff. Dylan Bundy (6-13, 4.96 ERA) may not be the O's ace but he has allowed opponents three or less runs in five of his last six starts. The Rangers will start Brock Burke (0-1, 1.95) who has had three quality starts and faces Baltimore for the first time. Texas leads the MLB with 1,401 strikeouts this season and Bundy take advantage tonight. Take the ORIOLES!

Washington at Atlanta 7:20 ET

Nationals over Braves- Atlanta who leads the NL East by 7-games is on a six-game win streak in front of 2nd place Washington. Tonight they met in Atlanta where the Braves are 44-27 and 39-21 at home and yet the are an underdog with their winningest hurler Max Fried (15-4, 4.05 ERA) takes the hill. There can be only one reason the Braves are an underdog at home against a lesser team and that is of course because Steven Strasburg (16-5, 3.47) is pitching for the Nationals. Having lost just once in his last 13 starts he is 3-0 with a 3.93 ERA this season against the Bravos. Fried lost his only start against the Nats this season allowing four runs and nine hits in five innings. Take WASHINGTON!

Minnesota at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Twins- The surprising thing at this point of the season is that Boston is 35-35 at home while the Twins are 47-24 on the road. The Red Sox realize time is short and they have six games to make up to qualify a wild card spot. They will start World Series hero Nathan Eovaldi (1-0, 6.23 ERA) while the Twins will start Martin Perez (9-6, 4.89) who was whacked for eight runs in 2.2 innings last time out against the Tigers. Minnesota has lost just twice in their last 11 games but will fall short here. Take BOSTON!

Texas at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Rangers- Texas enters this contest having lost 3-of-4 and have failed to score more than one run in their last two games. The Rangers will start Kolby Allard (3-0, 4.33 ERA) who came from Atlanta before the trade deadline has won his last two starts with 12 strikeouts in 12 innings. Baltimore will start their only pitcher with a winning record in rookie John Means (10-9, 3.55) who has won back-to-back outings. Texas is 5-12 in their last 17 road games. Take BALTIMORE!

L.A. Angels at Oakland 10:07 ET

Angels over A's- Oakland continues to turn the tricks as they moved 21-games above .500 and is now tied with Cleveland for the final AL Wild Card spot and trail Tampa Bay for the first extra spot by one game. The Angels keep praying for a miracle that will never happen as they are now nine-games under .500. The A's will start Tanner Roark (8-8, 4.04 ERA) who is 2-1 with a 3.30 ERA since coming over from the Reds ad he is 0-1 with a 1.89 ERA against LA in three career starts. Patrick Sandoval (0-1, 5.24) gets the nod for the Halos and he is making just his fifth MLB start and he has 27 K's in 22 innings. The Angels have lost six straight on the road and 14 of their last 17 on the road. Still, tonight...Take LOS ANGELES!

San Diego at Arizona 9:40 ET

Padres over D'backs- Arizona is making a run for the post season and have won eight of their last nine contests and are now 3.5-games behind the Chicago Cubs for the final Wild Card spot in the NL. Zac Gallen (2-4, 2.79 ERA) who is winless in his last four starts gets the nod for Arizona while Chris Paddack (8-7, 3.69) just ended a four-game winless streak with a win over the Giants surrendering one run in seven innings. He has had two appearances against the D;backs this season going 1-0 allowing just two runs in 11.1 innings. Take SAN DIEGO!

Philadelphia at Cincinnati 6:40 ET

Reds over Phillies- What a difference a day makes so to speak as Cincinnati's Trevor Bauer takes the hill a year after his All-Star season with Cleveland when he was 12-6 finishing third in MLB lowest EAR with 2.21. He started the season 4-1 with a 2.45 EAR after seven starts and then things started to go south. And he was 1-4 with the Reds last month with an ERA of 8.40 after losing his last four decisions with the Indians. Philly starter Aaron Nola (12-4, 3.45) finished one spot behind Bauer among MLB leaders in ERA last season and will finish behind him again today. Take CINCINNATI!

Minnesota at Boston 7:10 ET

Twins over Red Sox- If the defending World Champion Red Sox expect to make the AL playoffs they will have to come up big in the next seven days as the meet a pair of division leaders. Boston will host Minnesota tonight the start of a 3-game set as they return home after a successful 6-2 west coast road trip. Minnesota meanwhile is leading the Central and has won eight of their last nine. The Twins will start rookie Randy Dobnak who is making his MLB debut while Boston will rely on former Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello (12-10, 5.42 ERA) who is 13-10 lifetime against the Twins with a 3.69 ERA in 32 career starts. That's not good enough tonight. Take MINNESOTA!

New York Mets at Washington 6:40 ET

Mets over Nationals- This is a matchup of the NL's last two Cy Young Award winners as New York's Jacob deGrom (8-8, .66 ERA) faces Washington's Max Scherzer (9-5, .46). Including yesterdays blow-out in by the Mets the Nationals are 16-4 since August 11 in their last 20 outings. These mound opponents have thrown as well against each others clubs as they have everybody else. deGrom is 8-4 with a 2.33 ERA in 18 starts against the Nats while Scherzer is 10-5 with a 2.47 ERA in 19 starts against the Mets. But, Scherzer has only worked 4.0 and 4.1 innings in his two starts since coming of off the IL. This time it goes to the Mets. Take NEW YORK!

Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Phillies- A pitching change for the Reds has changed the perspective on this game as Alex Wood has been scrapped for Lucas Sims (2-1, 4.99 ERA) who will face two of the 'hottest' hitter in the NL right now. Bryce Harper has 11 homers and 26 RBI's in his last 20 games and Rhys Hoskins who after a prolonged slump has five multiple hit games in-a-row. Phillies starter Vince Velasquez (6-7, 4.86) hasn't had a quality start in his last four outings and Philadelphia is 6-16 in his last 22 road starts. Take CINCINNATI!

New York Mets at Washington 1:05 ET

Mets over Nationals- One team is hot and the other is not! The Nationals have won four straight and are now 19-games over the breakeven mark while the struggling Mets who have lost seven of nine and are sliding away from a playoff berth. Washington has won 17 of their last 20 contests and will start Joe Ross (3-3, 5.36 ERA) who has seen limited action this summer. New York will send Noah Syndergaard (9-7, 4.14) who looks to bounce back from the worst outing of his career giving up nine earned runs against the Cubs, he had allowed just five earned runs in his previous 33.1 innings. Take NEW YORK METS! .

Cincinnati at St. Louis (Game 2)

Cardinals over Reds- PLEASE CHECK STARTERS- The second double-header between these clubs in two days has St. Louis looking for another double-header sweep. The Cardinals will send Daniel Ponce de Leon (1-1, 3.76 ERA) to the hill as he is making his first appearance since July 27 after spending August at Triple-A Memphis where he was 4-0 with a 0.93 ERA. The Reds will send their best Luis Castillo (13-5, 3.21) to the mound but he is just 2-4 with a 4.26 ERA against St. Louis. Add that the Cardinals are 18-5 in their last 23 home games...take ST. LOUIS!

Boston at L.A. Angels 4:03 ET

Angels over Red Sox- Boston's David Price (7-5, 4.36 ERA) will start for the first time in four weeks because of a cyst on his left wrist and his worst career start against the Yankees. He is 7-7 in 17 career starts against the Angels. LA will start Andrew Heaney who started the year slowly is 2-1 with three no-decision in his last six starts with an ERA of 2.38 and 44 strikeouts in 34 innings. Take LOS ANGELES!

San Diego at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Padres over Giants- Well, it appears that San Francisco's run toward the playoffs is over as they have lost four of their last five and have fallen 3-games under .500. Jeff Samardzija (9-10, 3.38 ERA) gets the home start against the Padres at home a team that is nine-games under .500 and yet is favored here. San Diego will start Eric Lauer (7-8, 4.48) and he has a 5.93 ERA on the road but he is favored here although he is 2-0 against the Giants. With Samardzija 9-3 lifetime against the Padres this line makes no sense but San Diego is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings Take SAN DIEGO!

Pittsburgh at Colorado 8:10 ET

Pirates over Rockies- A pair of clubs moving in opposite directions as the Pirates have started to p[lay better ball again while Colorado has fallen to a season low 18-games under .500 losing 10 of their last 12. As bad a month as it has been for the Rockies it hasn't been much better for Pittsburgh's starter Joe Musgrove (8-12, 4.67 ERA) who is seeking his first win in August. The Pirates have averaged 7.2 runs at Coors Field and once again take advantage of Colorado's thin air and pitching. Take PITTSBURGH!

Baltimore at Kansas City 7:10 ET

Orioles over Royals- The match-up qualifies as the 'Somebody has got to win' category. Baltimore comes up favored on the road as Dylan Bundy (6-13 4.98 ERA) gets the nod to start after winning for the first time in six starts. Jorge Lopez (2-7, 6.56) goes to the hill for the Royals and he has struggled all season and is making just his third start since May. The idea that the Orioles are favored here raises some eyebrows as they are 10-25 in their last 35 games in Kansas City. The oddsmakers see this one differently and I'll follow their lead. Take BALTIMORE!

New York Mets at Philadelphia 4:05 ET

Mets over Phillies- The Mets broke their six-game losing streak with a resounding 11-5 win over the Phillies last night and will start Steve Matz (8-8, 4.06 ERA) who appears to have turned his season around. Matz is 1-1 in his last three starts (with little support) as he allowed just nine hits in 18 innings. Philadelphia will start Jason Vargas (6-6,4.09) the former Mets who is also pitching his best ball of the season is 0-2 with an ERA of 8.31 in three career appearances against the Mets. The Phillies have won seven of the last nine meetings but the 'mojo' has shifted. Take NEW YORK!

Boston at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Red Sox- Boston is trying to make a play for the AL Wild Card before time runs out as they have won four of five on this road trip and nine if their last 12 overall. They will start World Series hero Nathan Eovaldi (1-0, 6.64 ERA) who is making just his third start of the year. He is opposed by Angels rookie Jose Suarez (2-5, 6.67) whose last win came on June 15 as he won his first two career starts. Tonight the Angles will need the league's best player Mike Trout who leads the 'Bigs' in home runs (43) and on-base-percentage also has 100 RBI's, 104 runs scored and 101 walks. Take LOS ANGELES!

Seattle at Texas 8:05 ET

Mariners over Rangers- Seattle posted a rare come-from-behind win with a ninth inning rally and defeated the Rangers 5-3 last night to end a three-game losing streak. The Mariners who started the season 13-2 but went south soon after that and have played 32-games under .500 since. Posting three wins in their first 15 games Marco Gonzales (14-10, 4.17 ERA) has a chance to win his 15th game of the season tonight. He is 5-3, with a 3.25 ERA against the Rangers including two wins this season. Texas is 2-5 in their last seven and falls here. Take SEATTLE!

San Diego at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Padres over Giants- The Giants have made their run and now must deal with the reality that they trail the final NL Wild Card spot by six games with 30 games to go. San Francisco has dropped their last two and six of eight and will start Derek Rodriguez (5-6, 5.26 ERA) ho has an ERA of 6.43 in his last five starts. Chris Paddack (7-7, 3.84 ERA) who is coming off of his shortest start of his career surrendering six runs in 2.2 innings against the Red Sox will start for the Padres. But, the key here is that the Giants are 1-11 in Rodriguez's last 12 starts. Take SAN DIEGO!

Pittsburgh at Colorado 8:40 ET

Pirates over Rockies- Colorado has fallen 16 games under .500 having lost six of their last seven and are 19-41 in their last 60 games overall. The Rockies will try and end their slide with Chi Chi Gonzalez (0-5, 6.43 ERA) who has trouble finding the strike zone and is 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA against the Pirates. Pittsburgh will start Trevor Williams (6-6, 5.35) who is 3-2 in August and 1-1 versus the Rockies. Believe it or not the clincher is that the Pirates are 11-4 in Colorado. Take PITTSBURGH!

Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Cubs- About two weeks ago it looked like these two would battle for one of the Wild Card spots till the final game but fortunes have changed. The Mets who have lost five-in-row and now trail the cubs by four-games and just can't beat the 'good' teams. They were just been swept (3-0) by Atlanta and could get swept again with a loss tonight. The Cubs will start former ace Jon Lester (10-9, 4.49) who is 6-1 with a 3.40 ERA in nine starts against New York. The Mets will start their Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (8-7, 2.56) who has been pitching in 'bad luck' with little support most of the season. He has received just three runs per start while allowing just 129 hits in 162 innings. Lester's season seems to be getting worse as the year moves on throwing to a 8.51 ERA in his last five starts. Heavy price but it is NEW YORK!

Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Cubs over Mets- Chicago was the opening line favorite to win the Central Division and just ended a 3-game losing streak with yesterday's 5-2 win over the Mets. They now trail St. Louis by 3-games in the Central for the division lead and Washington by 3-games in the Wild Card chase but lead the Mets by 3-games. The Mets who have made a great run (27-10) in the second half has had trouble with the better MLB clubs. One positive factor during the Mets surge has been Noah Syndergaar (9-6, 3.71 ERA) who has an ERA of 1.81 in his eight starts since the All-Star break. He is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA against Chicago in four regular season starts. The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks (9-9, 3.20) who has had a pair of great back-to-back performances and is 3-0 lifetime against New York allowing just one run in 19.1 innings. Take CHICAGO!

Texas at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET

Angels over Rangers- A pair of lefties face-off in LA where the Angels host the Rangers. Texas will start Mike Minor (11-7, 3.17 ERA) who is 3-0 lifetime against the Halos but had his worst start of the year against them. LA will start Andrew Heaney (3-3, 4.31) who had the best start of his career against the Rangers last Tuesday allowing one run in eight innings while striking out 14. The Angels have dropped five straight all on the road and will be glad to return home. Especially against Texas who is 8-20 in their last 28 road games. Take LA ANGELS!

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

White Sox over Twins- Chicago is paying their best ball of the season having won five of their last seven series. Today, they send their best Lucas Giolito (14-6, 3.20 ERA) who dominated the Twins last Wednesday striking out 12 and walking none in a complete games shutout. Minnesota starts Michael Pineda (9-5, 4.26)who is 3-0 against the White Sox this season and he is now 4-3 with a 3.40 ERA in seven career starts against Chicago. Take the WHITE SOX!

Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Cubs- over Mets- New York has made their run and they may of well fell short ending their streak too soon. The Mets are 13-4 in their last 17 at home and will have Marcus Stroman (7-11, 3.18 ERA) on the hill and he is 1-0 in four starts with the Mets are 4-0 in his four starts. Chicago who is just 29 -36 on the road send Yu Darvish (4-6, 4.43) who has thrown much better then his record indicates as he has surrendered just 117 hits in 145 innings. Now, here's the Cubs with the worst road record in the NL and they are favored with a losing pitcher. Something smells here. Add that the Mets just don't beat the better clubs in the league. Take CHICAGO!

St. Louis at Milwaukee 7:05 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- St. Louis was 44-44 at the All-Star break but have a made a run of late winning 13 of their last 16 games and are 2.5 games ahead of the Cubs in the NL Central. The Cards Adam Wainwright (9-9, 4.51 ERA) gets his second shot at the Brewers in five days as he was racked for five runs and eight hits and four walks against them last Wednesday. Milwaukee will start Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.64) who is winless in his last eight starts dating back to May 15. Last Tuesday he worked innings surrendering just one run on three hits. Take MILWAUKEE! 

Boston at San Diego 4:10 ET

Padres over Red Sox- I hate repeating with a side that failed me the night before but this is the way things the numbers have been crunched. Due to the injury to David Price Boston has gone to Brian Johnson (1-2, 6.58 ERA) and is making his first appearance against the Padres. San Diego has dropped their last four but will start Joey Lucchesi (8-7, 4.20) who owns a 2-2 record with a 4.24 ERA in six inter-league starts. Today it's SAN DIEGO!

Arizona at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Brewers- Today a pair of hurlers that have had back problems take the hill in Milwaukee where Arizona will start Robbie Ray (10-7, 3.99 ERA) who is to be activated off the injured list due to lower back spasms while Zack Davies (8-6, 3.74) is making his second start since back spasms sidelined him. Ray is 4-1 with a 4.10 ERA in seven starts since the All-Star break and is 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA against Milwaukee in three career starts. Take the DIAMONDBACKS!

Atlanta at New York Mets 1:10 ET

Mets over Braves- Things have turned around for these foes of late as the Braves have won seven straight and the Mets are beginning to fade having lost their last two. New York's biggest issue this season is that bit just doesn't play all that well against the better teams. Although New York is 13-3 in their last 16 at home but they are just 1-4 hosting the Braves. To counter that the Mets will start Steve Matz (8-7, 4.18 ERA) and New York is 13-3 in his last 16 home starts. Take the M-E-T-S!

Boston at San Diego 8:40 ET

Padres over Red Sox- The defending MLB champs are now 6.5-games back of the 2nd wild card spot trailing Oakland and Cleveland. Tonight Nathan Eovaldi (1-0, 6.69 ERA) makes his first start since April 17 and he is 1-2 with a 3.91 ERA against the Padres. San Diego will start Dinelson Lamet (2-2, 3.95) has won two straight decisions and tonight makes three straight wins. Take SAN DIEGO!

Atlanta at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Braves- The Mets who are the hottest team in baseball have to find a way to defeat the teams above them in the standings. They have won 21 of their last 27 and 13 of 15 at home but can't seem to get by the Braves. Atlanta is 10-4 in their last 14 games in New York including 9-3 in the past 12 meetings. They are 8-1 on the road when Max Fried (14-4, 3.84 ERA) starts and 18-6 overall in his 24 starts. New York will counter with Zack Wheeler (9-7, 4.40) who is 6-5 with a 3.78 ERA in 13 career starts and he picks up the win tonight. Take the METS!

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Reds- This two clubs have been battling each other the entire season and the Pirates 'stole' one last night and once again look to defeat this bitter rival. The Pirates will start Trevor Williams (5-6, 5.65 ERA) and the Res start Alex Wood (1-2, 5.92). the Pirates have defeated the Reds in 15 of their last 17 meetings in Pittsburgh. Enough said...Take PITTSBURGH!

Boston at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Red Sox- It took Boston just 14 minutes to complete their suspended game against Kansas City yesterday in Fenway which brings them to seven-games behind the pack in the AL Wild Card hunt. Eduardo Rodriguez (14-5, 4.10 ERA) the Sox winningest pitcher gets the nod for Boston and he is making his first career start against San Diego and is 6-2, with a 3.61 ERA. For the Padres Chris Paddack (7-6, 3.44) starts on the hill and this is his first appearance against Boston and is 2-1 with a 2.60 ERA in inter-league play. Take SAN DIEGO!

Toronto at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Blue Jays- The key figure in the trade that send James Paxton to the Yankees gets his first MLB start tonight as Justus Sheffield take the mound. After a rough start in Triple-A Sheffield was demoted to Double-A where he went 5-3 with a 2.19 ERA in his last 12 starts. For Toronto Trent Thornton (4-8, 5.30) makes his second appearance against Seattle with just six innings under hits belt with a 4.50 ERA. Take SEATTLE!

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7:05

Pirates over Reds- The last time these two combatants met there was a near riot in Cincinnati as a bench clearing brawl suspended both managers and three players. At the time Pittsburgh hurlers were being accused of throwing at batters heads and Reds pitcher Amir Garrett rushed the Pirates dugout. In this series opener Cincinnati will start Anthony DeSclafani (8-7, 4.40 ERA) and he has struggled against the Bucs this season posting a ERA of 8.10. Mitch Keller (1-2, 8.86) made his first MLB start against the Reds and was blasted he looks to atone for the performance tonight. Take PITTSBURGH!

New York Yankees at Oakland 9:37 ET

A's over Yankees- Let me say to start the the A's need these games in this series more than the Yankees do as New York is running away with the AL East and Oakland is fighting for their playoff lives. They will start Tanner Roark (7-8, 4.01 ERA) who has pitched well in his three starts since coming over from Cincinnati recording one win and allowing three runs or less in each start. New York will start Mashiro Tanaka (9-6, 4.56) and he has lost just once in his last 12 starts but is 1-1 with a 4.91 ERA in Oakland. The Yankees are just 7-20 in their last 27 games in Oakland. Take the ATHLETICS!

Colorado at St. Louis 7:45 ET

Cardinals over Rockies- St. Louis has battled back from a slow start and are in the thick of the NL Central Division and Wild Card chase. Colorado meanwhile is having a disappointing year and will send their winningest pitcher German Marquez (12-5, 4.71 ERA) to the hill who is 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA against the Cards and he will face Miles Mikolas (7-13, 4.30) who has struggled most of the season and has surrendered 10 earned runs in his last 10 innings of work and has no decisions lifetime against Colorado. Tonight, he picks up his first career win against the Rockies. Take ST LOUIS!

Cleveland at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Indians- It looks as though the Indians have lost that 'mojo' that had them playing the best ball in the entire MLB until a week ago. Since Cleveland has dropped six of their last eight while the Mets just keep rolling in amazing fashion. New York has won their last four and 20 of their last 25 including 11 of 12 at home. Noah Syndergaard (8-6, 3.86 ERA) has tuned in four straight quality starts and has an ERA of 1.65 and has surrendered just one homer in his last seven starts. The mets are 14-5 in inter-league play. Take the M-E-T-S!

New York Yankees at Oakland 10:07 ET

A's over Yankees- Once again we have a pair of the AL's better clubs clashing in Oakland where the A's will host the New York Yankees. The Yanks have dropped their last two and will send J.A. Happ (10-7, 5.40 ERA) to the mound and he has been a bit of a disappointment since coming to New York and has had a habit of surrendering the lone ball way too often. Oakland will start Mike Fiers (11-3, 3.46) who is unbeaten in 18 starts starting with his no-hitter against the Reds on May 7. Fiers is 9-0 with a 2.40 ERA in those 18 starts and is 2-1 lifetime against the Yankees. Oakland is now is 73-35 in their last 108 games and 36-17 overall at home while New York is 7-19 in their last 26 games in Oakland. Take the ATHLETICS!

Cleveland and New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Indians- Both of these clubs have turned their seasons around after slow starts to the year. The Mets are 25-10 since the All-Star break and 19-5 in their last 24. This includes winning 11 of their last 12 at home. Cleveland who is 45-22 since June 4 will start Adam Pluto (5-3, 4.67 ERA) and he is 1-1 on the road with a 5.29 ERA and has never faced the Mets. New York will start Marcus Stroman (7-11, 3.21) who is 1-2 with a 2.87 ERA in eight appearances against the Indians. Take NEW YORK!

Kansas City at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Royals- A pair of AL bottom feeders matchup that guarantees one of them will be able to post a win. Baltimore is winless in their last six series and has a chance to end that drought with a win here tonight after their 4-1 AL Money Game victory last night. The Orioles win was just their second in 15 games while Kansas City has dropped 17 of their last 23 overall and are just 2-10 in their last 12 meetings in Baltimore. Take the ORIOLES!

Milwaukee at St. Louis 7:45 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- St. Louis is coming off of a great pitching performance by Dakota Hudson pitching shutout ball as the Cards have won eight of their last ten game overall. Tonight they will send Michael Wacha (6-6, 5.44 ERA) to the hill and he has struggled the entire season. Wacha who is 6-0 with a 3.84 ERA lifetime against the Brewers has just five quality starts the entire season. Milwaukee will use Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.81) who is making just his sixth appearance of the year but has a lifetime ERA of 3.84 against the Red Birds in 10 career starts. This time it is MILWAUKEE!

Kansas City at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Royals- A matchup among a pair of AL bottom feeders as the Orioles losers of eight straight host Kansas City who is just 21-41 on the road. But, for the Royals who have won a season high three straight on the road they start Brad Keller (7-13, 4.10 ERA) who has lost his last four starts. Dylan Bundy (5-13, 5.25) who has lost his last two starts gets the nod for the home squad where he is 1-8 in Camden Yards. Still, KC is 2-9 in their last 11 games at here. It is the O's, take BALTIMORE!

Cleveland at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Indians over Mets- Hey, I get another chance to play against the New York Mets Mutt. Although Steven Matz (7-7, 4.33 ERA) has thrown well of late 'we' have made money playing against the Mets when he pitches. New York is just 5-12 at home when Matz starts against teams with winning records and the Indians qualify. What makes matter worst for New York is that Shane Bieber (12-5, 3.27) is taking the hill for the Trip. Cleveland who has the best record in baseball since June 4 is 16-5 in their last 21 on the road and 7-1 in inter-league games. Take CLEVELAND!

Washington at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Nationals- Is there and can there be any team 'hotter' at the plate then the Nationals having scored 16,14, and 17 runs in three of their last four while winning six of seven. Yes, it's true but all of that damage was done at home and now they play the struggling Pirates in Pittsburgh. The Bucs of course have the worst record in the NL since the All-Star break and are 5-21 their last 26 overall. The Nats will start Joe Ross (3-3, 5.91 ERA) who is 3-0 allowing one run in 18 innings since being called back up from Triple-A and is 1-1 with a 2.81 ERA in three career starts against the Pirates. For Pittsburgh, Trevor Williams (5-5, 5.25) get the nod and he is 1-1 with a 3.06 ERA against Washington. I expect the change of scenery to be the difference tonight. Take PITTSBURGH!

San Francisco at Arizona 4:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Giants- The Giants have won three straight from Arizona and will send their best Madison Bumgarner (8-7, 3.63 ERA) to the mound and try and complete a four-game sweep of the D'backs. He is 5-0 in his last 10 starts with the Giants winning nine of those 10 outings. He is also 12-11 lifetime against Arizona with a 2.54 ERA. This brings me to the question as to why this game is a virtual pick-em affair? The D;Backs are 2-8 in Merrill Kelly's (8-12, 4.75) last 10 starts, this game reeks. Take ARIZONA!

Minnesota at Texas 3:05 ET

Rangers over Twins- Minnesota's Martin Perez (8-5, 4.57 ERA) returns to Texas for the first time as a visitor and he has been prone to surrendering the long ball. Perez has allowed 11 homers in his last five outings since the All-star break. Meanwhile Lance Lynn (14-8, 3.54) attempts to win game 15 for the third time today. He received just two runs of support in those starts but is 9-1 with a 3.94 ERA in 12 home starts. Take TEXAS!

San Diego at Philadelphia 1:05 ET

Padres over Phillies- It seems a bit odd to me that this game would open a pick-em. The Padres have lost the last six starts by Joey Lucchesi (7-7, 4.25 ERA) since the All-Star break, but in his lone career appearance against them he shut them out in six scoreless innings last August. Philadelphia will counter with Jason Vargas (6-6, 4.03) who is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA in three starts for the Phillies since coming over from the Mets. He is 3-2 with a 4.00 ERA in six starts against the Padres. Take SAN DIEGO!

San Diego and Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Padres over Phillies- Dinelson Lamet (1-2, 3.86 ERA) has failed to pitch beyond five innings in six of his seven starts this season but that lone start he pitched seven hitless innings. Philadelphia who has shown life since the hiring of Charlie Manual will start weak link Zach Eflin (7-11, 4.49) who was 0-4 in July with a 12.64 ERA. In a shocker take SAN DIEGO!

St. Louis at Cincinnati 6:40 ET

Reds over Cardinals- St. Louis erupted for 13 runs and a season high 18 hits in yesterday's opener of this series and the Birds manager said it was because they had a really good game plan. (Gee why hasn't he used that plan before...like EVERY day). Today the Cards send their biggest disappointment of the season to the mound as Miles Mikolas (7-12, 4.13 ERA) who is suffering from the sophomore jinx. Anthony DiSclafini (7-7, 4.51) whose last quality start came against St. Louis. Repeat performance today. Take CINCINNATI!

Houston at Oakland 4:05 ET

Astros over A's- I know the Astros may be the best in the AL but the Oakland A's are not just chopped liver and yet Houston comes up a strong favorite on the road. The A's will start Rogelio Armenteros (1-0, 1.93 ERA) who is being called up from Triple-A and is considered by Vegas the heavy road favorite. Oakland will start Chris Bassitt (8-5, 3.56) who is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in five appearances. Today, it's HOUSTON!

Minnesota at Texas 8:05 ET

Rangers over Twins- The Indians have moved in front of the Twins in the AL Central as Minnesota starts to sputter having failed to win consecutive games in over a week. The Twins Jake Odorizzi (13-5, 3.44 ERA) gets the start and he is 4-1 with a 3.38 ERA in seven career starts against the Rangers. Texas starts Mike Minor (11-6, 2.90) has won his last three starts throwing 15 scoreless innings against Cleveland and Milwaukee. Minor is 4-1 with a 2.18 ERA in 11 appearances against the Twins and gets the victory here. Take TEXAS!

L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta 7:20 ET

Braves over Dodgers- The Braves have the second best record in the NL and are 21-games over .500 while the Dodgers have the best record in the league at 39-games over .500. Front running Los Angeles is starting Kenta Maeda (8-8, 4.12 ERA) who saved his spot in the rotation with seven scoreless innings pitched last Saturday against Arizona as he was 0-6 in his 10 previous starts. Atlanta will send their best Mike Soroka (10-2, 2.32) to the hill and he has allowed one earned or less in 14 of his 21 starts. Take ATLANTA!

San Diego at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Padres over Phillies- It looks as though the Phillies are coming alive as Bryce Harper starts to show dividends with his power hitting streak. They just swept the Cubs as Harper hits a grand slam to win it in the ninth and tonight they start Vince Velasquez (4-7, 4.30 ERA) who has done some of his best work in the outfield and he is just 2-4 with a 4.50 ERA in nine starts since coming out of the bullpen. San Diego will start Chris Paddack (7-5, 3.26) who although racked by the Phillies in his lone start against them but will atone for that tonight. Take SAN DIEGO!

Houston at Oakland 10:05 ET

Astros over A's- It all started on May 7, that is the day Mike Fiers (11-3, 3.30 ERA) threw a no-hitter at Cincinnati and he has gone unbeaten in his last 17 starts since.He has gone 9-0 with a 2.12 ERA in that span and yet he is an underdog to MLB's biggest loser. Fiers is 1-2 with a 5.39 in six career starts against Houston. The Astros lead Oakland by 9.5-games in the West and will start Aaron Sanchez (5-14, 5.60) who has won his two starts since coming over from Toronto allowing just one run and two hits in 11 innings. Take HOUSTON!

Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels 10:00

White Sox over Angels- How about those White Sox...a grand slam by James McCann defeated the Astros 13-9 yesterday and have won 2-of-3. Chicago will send Reynaldo Lopez (7-9, 5.16 ERA) to the hill and he has won three of four decisions since the ALL-Star break and has a 3.00 lifetime ERA over the Angels. Andrew Heaney (1-3, 4.89) gets the nod for Los Angeles and this is just his second start since coming off of he IL. Take CHICAGO!

St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Cardinals- It doesn't seem right that Cincinnati a team that has lost their last four and are playing a St. Louis team that is making a run for the playoffs and has won their last five would be such a heavy underdog. The issue with the oddsmakers must be the performance for Cardinals starter Michael Wacha (6-5, 5.564 ERA) and that of the Reds starter Sonny Gray (7-6, 3.10). In Wacha's last three starts he is 0-2 his ERA is 7.71 surrendering 19 hits in 14 innings while Gray is 2-0 allowing just 12 hits in 18 inning with a 1.96 ERA. Heavy price but it is cash...Take CINCINNATI!

New York Mets at Atlanta 7:40 ET

Braves over Mets- The Mets have made a great run to be where they are right now. The went into the break 10-games under .500 and have put themselves in the thick of the NL Wild Card hunt. There is one thing I must mention about New York's run, they have down it against the NL's weaker sisters and they must beat some teams of the level of Atlanta. Today, they start Steve Matz (7-7, 4.49 ERA) who I consider the weak link in their rotation. Matz the Mets mutt is 1-1 with a 6.23 ERA against the Braves in three starts against them this season and has surrendered nine runs, 13 hits and three homers. Atlanta will start Dallas Keuchel (3-5, 4.83) who is making his first start against the Mets and is coming off of his worst performance of the season but is 1-1 with a 2.96 ERA and 0.84 WHIP in four home starts. Take ATLANTA!

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Cubs- The Phillies have made a change, They have brought back former manager Charlie Manuel as hitting coach so someone can figure out how to get Bryce Harper from becoming another Dave Kingman (look that up)! Chicago has the NL's worst road record (23-36) and are 0-9-2 in it's last 11 road series. Even with Cole Hamels (6-3, 3.09) on the hill against his former team the Cubs will be up against Aaron Nola (10-3, 3.67) who is 2-1 lifetime against Chicago. This is Hamels first start in Philadelphia since July 2015 and he won't like the result. Take PHILLIES!

Minnesota at Milwaukee 1:40 ET

Brewers over Twins- Minnesota fell out of first place Monday for the first time since April 20 but it took just 24-hours for them to regain the top spot in the AL Central. Kyle Gibson (11-5, 4.24) gets the nod for the Twins and he just saw his nine-game unbeaten streak end against Cleveland last time out and now faces the Brewers who he is just 1-2 with a 5.70 ERA in five careers games against Milwaukee. The Brew Crew will start Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.20) who is winless in his last six starts and is 0-1 with a 2.91 ERA at home and Milwaukee is 8-1 in Gonzalez's last nine starts at home. Take the BREWERS!

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Oakland at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Giants over A's- The 'Battle of the Bay' starts tonight in San Francisco where the resurgent Giants take on Oakland who is two games behind Tampa Bay for the second wild card spot. The A's will start their winningest starter in Brett Anderson (10-7, 3.99 ERA) and he was banged around in his lone start against the Giants last season surrendering eight hits in three innings. Madison Bumgarner (7-7, 3.74) was on the trading block but hasn't lost a decision since June 20 and faced the A's twice last season allowing just five hits in 10 innings. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Boston at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Indians- From the penthouse to the...oh well we all know the story about the previous year's champions and Boston is playing their part this season losing 12 of their last 15 with their so-called ace Chris Sale (6-11, 4.41 ERA) getting worse as the season moves forward. Sale has gone from bad to worse with a 7.71 ERA in his last five starts and is 5-8 with a 4.80 ERA (all highs for him) against the Indians who will counter with Mike Clevinger (7-2, 3.02) who is 0-1 with an ERA of 8.-3 against Boston. He threw a career high 117 pitches last time out against Minnesota and won't last long today. Take the RED SOX!

Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Rockies- Truthfully, I'm a bit surprised that Arizona is where they are and disappointed in where the Rockies after having lost their last five games. Colorado is now 13-games under .500 and an unimpressive 29-27 at home once a cornerstone of their play. Although they are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings they are just 9-26 in their last 35 overall. The Rockies are 1-8 in Peter Lampert (2-3, 6.87 ERA) last nine starts. Merrill Kelly (7-12, 4.52) gets the nod for the Snakes and will help his mates at the plate as well. Take ARIZONA!

Boston at Cleveland 7:10

Red Sox over Indians- Now, the one si a tough one to swallow on so many levels. To start with let 'us' say that the Red Sox are not my favorite team so much, then I see Boston is slumping and has lost 11-of-14 overall while the Indians have won nine of 12, then I tell you the Sox are just 5-13 in their last 18 meetings in Cleveland. Okay, more but on the flip side the Indians have the best record in MLB since June 4 and are 36-15 in their last 51 overall. I know, how could 'we'...well, at least the Beaners will have their best in Eduardo Rodriguez 13-5, 4.17 ERA on the hill and so some how I expect something stupid to happen and the Sux (upps) Sox will win. Tribe off of huge series at Minnesota and should let down here. Take BOSTON!

Cincinnati at Washington 7:05 ET

Reds over Nationals- The spunky Reds had won five of six before falling to 'our' A-Play Megabucks winner the Cubs in the final game of a 3-game set. Washington who is 5-5 in their last 10 sends rookie Erick Fedde (2-2, 4.20 ERA) to the hill and he has struggled at home where he is 1-2 with a 6.10 ERA. Cincinnati starts DeSclafani (7-6, 4.20) and he is 2-0 with a 2.17 ERA in seven appearances against the Nationals. Take CINCINNATI!

Philadelphia at San Francisco 7:05 ET

Giants over Phillies- Having posted a 3-1 win last night I have the utmost confidence in the Giants here as they start lefty Conner Menez (0-1, 5.73 ERA) against a team that has struggled against southpaws. Jake Arrieta (8.88, 4.41) former Cy Young Award winner has gone winless in six straight starts and is 5-3 with a 2.57 ERA in nine career starts against the Giants. San Francisco has had their way against the Phillies winning five of six and 14 of 18 at home. Take the GIANTS!

Colorado at San Diego 3:40 ET

Padres over Rockies- San Diego was winless in eight series since the ALL-Star break (0-6-2) and with a win today can sweep the Rockies in this four-game stint. They will start Dinelson Lamet (1-2, 3.90 ERA) who earned his first victory of the season last time out not allowing a hit until the seventh inning. Colorado has dropped five straight and and is 8-26 in their last 34 games overall and will send their winningest hurler German Marquez (10-5, 4.82) who is 4-2 with a 5.13 ERA against San Diego to the hill. The Rockies like the Cubs just don't get it done on the road as they are 23-38 away from Coors Field. Take the PADRES!

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 1:00 ET

Cubs over Reds- As it has been said 'You have to break a few eggs to make an omelet'... what that has to do with taking the Cubs here makes about as much sense. We have taken advantage of Chicago on the road and in their last pair of losses at Cincinnati. This afternoon The 'Baby Bears' will start the struggling Jon Lester (9-8 4.39 ERA) who been racked in his last two start surrendering 16 runs in nine innings. The Cubs still own the worst NL road record 22-35 and will face Luis Castillo (11-4, 2.63) who is 4-2 with a 3.49 ERA in nine starts against the Cubs. Lester is 7-2 in 17 career starts against Cincinnati and gets another win today. Scramble dem eggs...take CHICAGO!

Washington at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Nationals over Mets- I know...I know just how hot the Mets are, I was there when it started and will continue to be there when 'we' have the advantage but tonight it's going the other way. New York has now won 14 of 15 and are just a half-game out of the Wild Card spot passing seven teams since the All-Star break. A great pitching matchup tonight as the Nationals come with Patrick Corbin (9-5, 3.43 ERA) who got banged around by Arizona in his last start on Sunday and after eight straight starts of allowing three runs or less I see him returning to form. The Mets will start underachiever Noah Syndergaard (8-5, 3.96) has had five straight quality starts but it won't be good enough tonight. Take WASHINGTON!

Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Cubs- And the beat goes on as the Cubs do their road thing losing again and dropping to 22-34 the NL's worst on the road including 9-21 in their last 30. Chicago is winless in its last 10 series (0-9-1) on the road and is 3-9 in their last 12 at the Great American Ballpark. They will start Kyle Hendricks (8-8, 3.06 ERA) who has seen little run support (3.2) but has one amazing trend. In his Saturday starts the Cubs are 19-4. Cincinnati starts Sonny Gray (6-6, 3.25) and they are 8-2 in his last 10 starts allowing just 95 hits in 1 innings. Long Stockings get it done...take REDLEGS!

Philadelphia at San Francisco 4:10 ET

Giants over Phillies- After a great run that break them back into contention the Giants have hit a swoon and have dropped seven of nine and need a win here to even the home and away 3-games series started last week. San Francisco will start Jeff Samardzija (8-9, 3.70 ERA) who despite his mediocre numbers is having his best season and he is opposed by Vince Velasquez (4-6, 4.23) who's latest claim to fame is that he threw a running out at the plate from left field last week. (It really was a great throw...but this time the Giants return it. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Philadelphia at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Giants over Phillies- Tonight's pitching matchup is a redo of a game played in Philadelphia on July 30th as Drew Smyly (2-6, 7.01 ERA) is pitted once again against Tyler Beede (3-6, 5.58). Philly took that one 4-2 and 2-of-3 in that series and now it's the Giants turn. San Francisco has defeated the Phillies 13 of their last 16 games at Oracle Park. Enough for me...Take the GIANTS!

Cleveland at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Indians- Having the best record (40-16) in baseball since June 4th the Indians are just a single game behind Minnesota in the AL Central. Cleveland's ace Shane Bieber (11-4, 3.31 ERA) has won nine of his last 11 decisions and is 7-2 on the road and is 1-0 with a 3.52 ERA lifetime against the Twins. The division leaders will start Devin Smeltzer (1-1, 2.28) who has worked at least six innings in each of his three MLB starts but suffered his only loss against the Tribe allowing five runs. He gains a short measure of revenge tonight. Take MINNESOTA!

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 7:05 ET

Reds over Cubs- Trevor Bauer the newly acquired Red looks to post his first NL victory since coming over from Cleveland as he makes his second start for his new club. His mound opponent will be the under-achieving Yu Darvish (4-5, 4.36 ERA) who is 3-0 lifetime against Cincinnati while Bauer is also 3-0 against Chicago. The Cubs are still the NL's worst road club at 22-33 and 9-20 in their last 29 and are just 3-8 in their last 11 at Cincinnati/ Take the REDS!

Cleveland at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Indians over Twins- You have to have had the feeling that sooner or later that it would come down to the Indians have been the best in baseball since June 4th at 39-16 and the Twins. Minnesota has held their own and have a 2-game lead over the Tribe and will start Kyle Gibson (11-4, 4.02 ERA) who is unbeaten in his nine appearances. Cleveland's best late is Mike Clevinger (6-2, 3.07) who has allowed just 40 hits in 56 innings. Gibson is 3-9 with a 5.34 ERA in 19 career games against the Indians including 1-8 in his last nine home starts. Take CLEVELAND!

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Brewers- The Pirates who was in playoff contention up to the All-Star game have come crashing back to reality by losing 20 of 24 games since the creak including their last four. Milwaukee who started the season as one of the hottest clubs in MLB are clawing their way back into the Wild Card hunt but must get over the 'hump' on the road where they are 6-games under .500. The Brewers are 10-3 against Pittsburgh this season and will start Drew Pomeranz (2-9 5.54 ERA) and he has been abominable surrendering 91 hits in 79 innings. Trevor Williams (4-4, 4.75) gets the nod for the Bucs and is 3-1 with 1.38 ERA against Milwaukee. Take PITTSBURGH!

Philadelphia at Arizona 9:40 ET

Phillies over D'backs- A pair of veterans who have faced each other before will square off tonight as the Phillies Jake Arrieta (8-8, 4.44 ERA) will oppose Arizona's Mike Leake (9-8. 4.7) who is making his first start since being acquired from Seattle. He is 3-3 with a 5.05 ERA in 11 careers starts against the Phillies and Arrieta is 5-3 with a 2.43 ERA in 10 career starts against Arizona. Last night's win over the D'backs moved Philadelphia into a tie for the two wild-card spots. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Oakland at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

A's over Cubs- After getting punished on the road the Cubs returned home and have now reeled off four straight victories. Chicago will start veteran ace Jon Lester (9-7, 3.86 ERA) who is 5-0 in his last six starts at home and is 6-2 with a 2.95 ERA in his last 11 outings. Oakland starts Brett Anderson (9-7, 4.04) and has no decisions against the Cubs but has allowed just a pair of runs in 11 career innings. Take gritty OAKLAND!

Chicago White Sox at Detroit 7:10

Tigers over White Sox- Chicago has lost eight of nine and are just 4-16 since the ALL-Star break and Detroit is even worst at 4-19 since the break and are 4-30 at home. With this pair of very beatable squads playing each other someone will be forced to up their record. In the second game of the day between these two Hector Santigao (1-0, 6.75 ERA) who was acquired from the Mets and hasn't pitched more then two innings this year while Detroit will start Drew VerHagen (1-2.11.66) who owns a 1/17 ERA in 17 relief appearances against the White Sox. Take DETROIT (CK STARTERS)

Washington at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Giants over Nationals- Two of the hottest teams in the NL pair-off in San Francisco as Jeff Samardzija (8-8, 3.75 ERA) gets the nod for the Giants and will face the Nationals Erick Fedde (1-2, 4.67). Fedde's confidence took a hit last time out as he was belted for nine runs in 3.3 innings against Atlanta. Samardzija who is having his best season is 4-1 with a 2.10 ERA in his last six starts and the Giants are 7-2 in their last nine home games and return after a loss at Colorado. SF is 9-1in their last 10 games following a loss. Take the GIANTS!

Philadelphia at Arizona 9:40 ET

Phillies over D'Backs- To start with Arizona has dominated Philadelphia winning to the tune of 12-4 in the last 16 meetings. Tonight the Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly (7-11, 4.52 ERA) and the 30-year old rookie if 0-5 in his last eight starts and has surrendered seven runs in each of his last two starts. The Phillies will start Vince Velasquez (3-6, 4.40) whose strong accurate arm cut down a base runner at the plate when forced into playing left field last week and this time he'll throw to the plate and past batters. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Atlanta at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Braves- A pair of the winningest pitchers in baseball face-off in Minnesota where the Home Run leading Twins will start Jake Odorizzi (12-5, 3.73 ERA) and his mound opponent will be Atlanta's Mike Soroka (10-2, 2.37). Minnesota has now won eight of 10 and have homered in 18 of their last 19 ball games. The Braves are 7-2 in the last nine meetings but the Twins are 14-4 in Odorizzi's last 18 starts. With their power hitting at home and the support that they give Odorizzi take...MINNESOTA!

Boston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- It is usually this time of the year when New Yorkers refer to Boston as the Dead Sox and if they don't turn things around soon they will be dead in the AL Wild Card chase. So, by now last weekends 44 Sox runs and three straight wins over New York at Fenway are a distant memory as the Yanks have recovered by beating Boston four straight. Their lead over the Dead Sox is 13.5-games (15 in the loss column) and they will take no prisoners tonight. Take NEW YORK!

St. Louis at Oakland 4:07 ET

A's over Cardinals- The Oakland A's at 63-48 (15-games over .500) sit a half-game behind Tampa Bay for the final AL Wild Card spot and will start newly acquired Tanner Roark (6-7, 4.24 ERA) who was s serviceable starter for Cincinnati before them imploded their line-up. St. Louis will start veteran Adan Wainwright (7-7, 4.74) and he is 2-1 lifetime against the A's with that lone loss coming this season. Oakland has the mojo and is 35-23 at home while the Birds are under .500 on the road. Take OAKLAND!