San Francisco at Colorado 8:10 ET

Rockies over Giants- At first glance when viewing this contest I couldn't help but be taken back by the fact that Madison Bumgarner (6-7, 3.74 ERA) as an underdog to the Rockies considering he has won his last four decisions against them. His mound opponent for Colorado will be Jon Gray (10-7, 3.88) who is 6-3 with a 3.24 ERA in his last 12 starts. Although Bumgarner is 16-8 lifetime against the Rockies but just 6-6 with 4.33 ERA at Mile High Stadium and the Giants are just 7-20 in their last 27 meetings in Colorado. Take the ROCKIES!

Detroit at Texas 8:05 ET

Tigers over Rangers- Neither of these two clubs are setting the world on firer with their play as Detroit is 10-41 in their last 51 overall and Texas is 5-12 in their last 17 overall. Taking a look at the starting pitching for the Tigers tonight Mathew Boyd (6-8, 3.94 ERA) gets the nod and he is winless in his last four starts but has been more effective than his record indicates. He has received just 3.4 runs of support per start but has surrendered only 120 hits in 134 innings but has struggled (1-6 lifetime) against the Rangers. Adrian Sampson (6-8, 5.32) has taken a beating his last three times out giving up 16 earned runs in 12.2 innings and is 3-7 with a 6.32 ERA as a starter. Take DETROIT!

New York Mets at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Mets- Okay, so the Mets acquired Marcus Stroman (6-11, 2.96 ERA) before the trading deadline and have decided to go-for-it after finishing 40-50 at the All-Star break with six teams in front of them for the a wild card spot. Stroman was voted by his peers as the 'Most Over-Rated' player in the AL and now faces the Pirates who ended New York's seven game win streak yesterday will send Chris Archer (3-8, 5.58) to the hill and he has been a major disappointment for the Bucs.New York swept Pittsburgh last week at home now it's Pittsburgh's turn. Take the PIRATES!

New York Mets at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Mets- Okay here he comes again, the guy Steve Matz (6-6, 4.32 ERA) the Mets should have jettisoned in a trade remains after throwing a shutout against the Pirates last time out. The Long Island product is the mark of inconstancy and after his shutout 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in four career starts against the Bucs. Pittsburgh who have lost 10 of 11 and are 3-16 since the All-Star break have at least caught life as pugilists. Trevor Williams (3-4, 4.87) will start for Pittsburgh and he is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA in three career starts against the Mets. Matz the mutt is 2-6 with a 6.40 ERA on the road. Take PITTSBURGH!

Boston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- The Yankees have been reeling since the All-Star break having lost four of their last six and are 4-6 in tier last 10 games were routed by the Red Sox in Boston last weekend surrendering 44 runs in four games at Fenway. Tonight, New York will start James Paxton (5-6, 4.72 ERA) who is 3-1 lifetime against the Red Sox and the Sox will start their winningest hurler in Eduardo Rodriguez (13-4, 4.13) who has had the benefit of an offense that scores 7.6 runs per start. The Yankees bounce back at home against their rivals. Take NEW YORK!

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET

Cubs over Brewers- The Cubs have been stellar under Joe Madden after the All-Star break going 199-111 in his tenure as Chicago's leader and they return home where they are at their best. They will start Jose Quintana (8-7, 4.47 ERA) who has struggled against Milwaukee this season going 0-2 with an 8.79 ERA in three starts against the Cubs this season but is 6-4 with a 2.80 ERA in 14 career starts against the Brewers. Zack Davies (8-4, 3.56) starts for the Brew Crew and he is 1-2 with a 7.88 ERA in his last three starts. Take CHICAGO!

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Cubs- This is another of those reverse side games here a struggling pitcher comes up in the favorites role. Jack Flaherty (4-6, 4.17 ERA) has gone 12 starts without recording a victory going 0-3 since May 14 but has allowed just four runs in his last four starts covering 24.1 innings. Chicago will start veteran Jon Lester (9-6, 3.63) who has won six of his last eight decisions and yet is an underdog here. The Cubs are an NL worst 21-32 on the road and the Cardinals are 13-5 in their last 18 games overall. Before last night game the home side had won 10 straight in this series. Take ST. LOUIS!

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cubs over Cardinals- Here we go again with the Cubs being favored on the road where they are NL's worst at 20-32. Chicago sends Kyle Hendricks (7-8, 3.26 ERA) their most effective starter to the hill who is 7-2 with a 2.93 ERA in 16 starts against St. Louis. The Cardinals will start Miles Mikolas (7-10. 4.19) against the Cubs and he is 3-1 with a 1.88 ERA lifetime record against them. Chicago has lost Hendricks' last three starts although he has surrendered just 10 hits in 18 innings but has had a lack of support getting just 3.2 runs per start. This time he gets some runs to work with against a struggling Mikolas. Take CHICAGO!

N.Y Mets at Chicago WS 8:10 ET

White Sox over Mets- Granted New York is playing better baseball since the All-Star break (11-4 last 15) but they are still the Mets. Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (6-7, 3.86 ERA) gets the start for the Metropolitans and they just don't score for him averaging 3.8 runs per start. Chicago will start Lucas Giolito (11-5, 3.52) who is seeking his first victory in July (0-3, 7.06) but is 5-3 at home and this is a team he can handle. Take the WHITE SOX!

San Francisco at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Giants- Through the years Giants starter Jeff Samardzija (7-8, 3.95 ERA) has pitched in the 'bigs' he has been a go-against starter that should be 'faded' whenever 'you' get the chance. This season with five-runs per start support he still can't manage to post a winning record although he is 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA in July. His lifetime record against the Phillies (remember they have been a bad team) is 2-5 with an ERA of 8.51 and a WHIP of 1.65. Philadelphia starts inconsistent Vince Velasquez (3-5, 4.46) who posted his first win in two months last time out but has held opponents to a .226 batting average at Citizens Bank Park. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cubs over Cardinals- Baseball's hottest NL rivalry continues tonight as the Cardinals host the Cubs. The odd thing about this encounter is that the League's worst road team Chicago (8-20 last 28) is favored with a starter that has been a major disappointment. Yu Darvish (3-4, 4.54 ERA) takes the hill for the Cubbies and he hasn't been as bad as his 'numbers' might show. He has allowed just 91 hits in 115 innings of work and has been sharp since the All-Star break with a ERA of 2.00 in 18 innings. St. Louis will counter with Adam Wainwright (7-7, 4.63) who is 16-12 lifetime against Chicago and is still an underdog at home..this smells. Take the CUBS!

Seattle at Texas 8:05 ET

Mariners over Rangers- Not since the opening weeks of the season have we seen the Mariners play the kind of baseball they are playing right now. Seattle has won their last five games and will send their hottest pitcher to the hill against the Rangers. Mike Leake (9-8, 4.25 ERA) and he is 2-1 with a 2.59 ERA in July including a 5-3 win over Texas. The Rangers are 3-11 in their last 14 games overall and are switching starters looking to make a trade with Mike Minor. Take SEATTLE!

Houston at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Astros- This could end up a classic match-up between two of the league's toughest right-handers. Justin Verlander (13-4, 2.86 ERA) leads to charge for Houston while Shane Bieber (10-3, 3.44) face-off in what should be a tight match-up. Verlander has allowed just 90 hits in 145 innings but he is 20-24 lifetime against Cleveland and 9-16 with a 5.56 ERA at Progressive Field while Bieber has allowed 103 hits in 133 innings and has no record against the Astros. Take the INDIANS!

Arizona at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Diamondbacks- The Marlins have a chance for a series win against Arizona having taken two of the first three of this four-game series and are starting Caleb Smith (6-4, 4.40 ERA) who is 2-0 in his last three starts (team is 3-0) with a 2.50 ERA allowing just 10 hits in 18 innings. Meanwhile, Merrill Kelly (7-10, 4.22) the Diamondbacks starter has struggle of late and is 0-4 in his last seven starts and was shelled for seven runs, eight hits including three homers in 2 1/3 innings Tuesday against Baltimore. Take MIAMI!

New York Yankees at Boston 7:08 ET

Red Sox over Yankees- It has become apparent to many that the Yankees are not built for the playoffs as their front line pitching doesn't look it can hold up against the stronger arms in the AL. Boston has taken it to New York the first three games of this season and is making a move against the rest of the league Yankees included. In their last seven game New York's starting pitching has gone 2-5 with an ERA of 16.62 ERA allowing 48 runs in 26 innings. It doesn't matter who pitches Red Sox bats are HOT and Yankees pitching needs help. Take BOSTON!

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Cubs over Brewers- Cubs left-hander Jose Quintana (8-7, 4.42 ERA) has won four straight starts while posting a 2.84 ERA but is 0-2 in a pair of outings against Milwaukee this season. The Brewers will send Zach Davies (8-3, 3.17) to the hill and he is off of his worst stint of the year allowing seven runs on nine hits against Cincinnati on Tuesday. Chicago has blown late leads the past two nights and a league worst 19-31 on the road and just 2-8 in their last 10 meetings at Milwaukee. This time around the Cubs maul the Brewers. Take CHICAGO!

Pittsburgh at New York Mets 1:10 ET

Mets over Pirates- A pair of clubs who are moving in opposite directions as Pittsburgh whose season looked so bright entering the All-Star break has dropped seven straight and 13 of their last 16 while the Mets who were 40-50 at the break have won three straight and nine of their last 13. The Pirates will start Chris archer (3-7, 5.40 ERA) who has been a major disappointment for the Bucs is winless in his last eight starts while New York starts veteran Jason Vargas (5-5, 3.96) who allowed just one hit at San Diego on Tuesday and is 2-2 with a 2.68 ERA against the Pirates holding opponents to a .201 average in his last seven starts. Take the M-E-T-S!

Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Braves- A pair of young hurlers go at it as Atlanta's winning pitcher Max Fried (10-4, 4.08 ET) faces the Phillies Zach Eflin (7-10, 4.25). These two have like ERA's but Fried has received 6.5 runs of support while Eflin receives just 3.9 runs per start. Philadelphia is 7-3 in Eflin's last 10 starts and get the cash here. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Arizona at Miami 6:10 ET

Marlins over Diamondbacks- A pair of stellar rookies face-off as the Marlins send Jordan Yamamoto (4-1, 2.61 ERA) against Arizona's Alex Young (3-0, 2.38). Yamamoto is 2-0 at Marlins Park with a 2.25 ERA in 16 innings and had won his first four decisions before the Dodgers beat him last time out. Young like his counterpart is coming off of his worst performance allowing four runs and three walks in four innings against Milwaukee. The home team get it done here. Take MIAMI!

New York Yankees at Boston 4:04 ET

Red Sox over Yankees- The Yankees who own the largest division lead in baseball are coming back to the pack as Boston makes a charge winning four of their last five and seven of 10. The Red Sox will send Eduardo Rodriguez (12-4, 4.10 ERA) who has benefited with 7.5 runs of support while New York is starting veteran CC Sabathia (5-5, 4.50) who is 18-14 in 43 career starts but has an ERA of 6.35 in his last three starts this month. Rodriguez is 8-1 in his last 11 starts. Take BOSTON!

San Francisco at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Giants- This one seems a bit difficult to chew as it is difficult to accept the Giants as an underdog with the way that they have been playing and the fact that San Diego has lost six straight home games. The Padres will start Joey Lucchesi (7-5, 4.27 ERA) who is coming off of his worst outing getting shelled by these Giants for seven runs. San Francisco starts veteran Jeff Samardzija (7-8, 4.08) who has never really panned out in the 'Bigs' as his record indicates. The Giants have won 19 of their last 27 and the Padres have lost nine of their last 13 and the fact that San Diego is favored by this much tells 'us' they are the side. Take the PADRES!

Texas at Oakland 10:05

Rangers over A's- Oakland won 11 of their last 14 games this month but have stumbled of late losing four of their last five and Texas has been even worse winning just two of their last 11 games. The Rangers will try and stop the bleeding with ace Lance Lynn (12-6, 3.93 ERA) who has worked at least six innings in 16 consecutive starts including a career high in strikeouts with 12 Sunday against the Astros. Oakland will start Daniel Mengden (5-1, 4.65) who is 1-3 with a 4.61 ERA in five starts against the Rangers. Although Texas is 5-15 in the last 20 meetings they are the side here tonight. Take the RANGERS!

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Cubs over Brewers- Once again 'we' are bing challenged by a 'don't make sense' situation as the Cubs are favored on the road here they are an NL worst 19-29 on the road. Milwaukee is starting Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.60 ERA) who threw 73 pitches in his first outing off of the IL last Saturday and is 4-3, with a stellar 2.81 ERA in 11 career starts against Chicago. The Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (7-8, 3.41) who is 8-6 with a 3.22 ERA in 20 career starts against the Brewers. Despite their terrible road numbers...take CHICAGO!

New York Yankees at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Yankees over Twins- The Yankees finally broke out and instructed Minnesota on real power hitting exploding for 14 runs and preventing a three game losing streak. Tonight, they send the disappointing (according to the NY press) AJ Happ (8-5, 4.86 ERA) to the hill who broke a three-game losing streak last time out defeating the Rockies last Friday. Minnesota, starts Jake Odorizzi (11-4, 3.18) who is 7-8 with a 4.06 ERA against the Yankees but will meet a squad that believes every game is important. Take NEW YORK!

Texas at Seattle 3:40 ET

Mariners over Rangers- A pair of eight game winners matchup this afternoon in Seattle as Mike Minor (8-5, 2.86 ERA) of the Rangers faces Mike Leake (8-8, 4.27). Leake is off of his near perfect game retiring 24 straight batters before surrendering a leadoff single to start the ninth inning against the Angels. The item of trade rumors he needs another good outing to help him get jettisoned out of ton as the Mariners sink into the abyss as they have lost 16 of 20 and are 28-61 in their last 89 games. Minor is winless in his last three starts and Texas is 1-8 in their last nine games overall. Take SEATTLE!

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Cubs over Giants- Somehow the Giants just keep winning and have taken nine of their last 10 encounters from their opponents. The idea during the All-Star break was to trade ace Madison Bumgarner (5-7, 3.65 ERA) for a slue of players from the Yankees, but New York will not give up any of their young talent that already has them in first place. So, he remains a Giant as they make their second half push. Chicago will start Yu Darvish (3-4, 4.46) who ended his 13-start winless streak on Wednesday pitching six scoreless innings against the Reds and looking to start a 'new' winning streak. Tonight Darvish get his second streak win. Take the CUBS!

Miami at Chicago W.S. 9:45 ET

Marlins over White Sox- When a team like the Marlins (the worst in baseball) comes up a favorite on the road people should take notice. The reason obviously is pitcher Caleb Smith (5-4, 3.47 ERA) who has been one of the lone bright spots for Florida in what is another dismal season. Chicago has gone to the bullpen bringing Dylan Convey (1-5, 5.83) in to start against this NL squad but has struggled in inter-league play going 0-3 with a 6.49 ERA. Smith has surrendered just 60 hits in 83 innings and will be the difference tonight. Take the MARLINS!

St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Cardinals- The Cardinals have been flying high since the All-Star break posting six victories in seven games while Pittsburgh has gone the other direction going dropping six of eight and eight of their last 10 overall. St. Louis will start Dakota Hudson (9-4, 3.57 ERA) ho has on seven of his last eight decisions and the Cards are 10-1 in has last 11 starts and 17-8 over the Pirates in their last 25 meetings. The Pirates will counter with Chris Archer (3-6, 5.36) who is winless since June 6 but has been sharp in a pair of starts after the break and he has a .45 ERA against St. Louis this season. The numbers are not pretty but the Bucs are the side. Take PITTSBURGH!

Texas at Seattle 10:10 ET

Seahawks over Rangers- So, now its the Rangers turn to take a dive and they have lost their last seven and travel to play the AL's worst team record since the third week of the season and are 3-15 in their last 18 games overall. The numbers may seem grim on both sides of the ledger but the Mariners have their winningest pitcher in Marco Gonzales (10-8, 4.48 ERA) against the Texas teams that is averaging eight runs in seven game against Seattle but it won't matter tonight. Take SEATTLE!

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Cubs over Giants- The Giants have become a force as they reach the break-even mark while the Cubs continue to plod along a with a surprisingly disappointing 17-27 road record. San Francisco has has been an intimating force at home going 23-27. San Francisco starter Shaun Anderson (3-2, 4.87 ERA) has an ERA of 8.78 in his three July starts but the Giants are 10-5 against the Cubs the last five 3-games series at home. No, matter here...take CHICAGO!

New York Yankees at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Yankees over Twins- This always happens with the Yankees, the just seem to get enough done and are consistent enough to stay away from a long losing streak. Tonight they send what many consider their weak link in CC Sabathia's (5-4, 4.06 ET) who has struggled on the road with a 1-3 mark with a 5.84 ERA. Minnesota starts Martin Perez (8-3, 4.10) who like most Twins teams post terrible numbers against the Yankees as he is – with a 9.68 ERA and 1.98 WHIP. Sabathia is 20-9 in 39 career starts against the Twins and New York is 12-2 in CC's last 14 starts against Minny. Take the YANKEES!

Milwaukee at Arizona 4:10 ET

Brewers over Diamondbacks- Arizona's 25-year old rookie Alex Young (3-0, 0.96 ERA) has been impressive since his call-up from Triple-A Reno surrendering just six hits in 18.2 innings. His mound foe today will be the Brewers best All-Star Brandon Woodruff (11-3, 3.53) who has struck-out 133 in 114 innings allowing just one run in each of his last three starts. Milwaukee is 15-4 when he starts and they have won four of their last five. Take the BREWERS!

L.A. Angels at Seattle 4:10 ET

Angels over Mariners- What a way to close a 3-0 SWEEP with the Angels scoring four runs with two outs in the ninth after the Mariners mis-played a simple infield pop-up. We needed that kind of break after blowing a 7-0 lead with the Reds against the Cardinals on Friday. That kind of play can demoralize and already struggling team. Seattle has lost six of seven since the break and 14 of their last 17 games overall. The Mariners will start Yusei Kikuchi (4-6, 5.01 ERA) who is 1- with a 10.91 ERA against the Angels this season and is 1-5 with a 7.29 ERA in his last nine starts getting to five innings only twice. Take the ANGELS!

New York Mets at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Giants over Mets- Man, this one came up a little 'late' otherwise' it could have been the top-play of the day. Oh, do I 'love' this spot...The Mets are mutts and one of the biggest among them is this 'cunny-thummer' Steven Matz (5-6, 4.87 ERA) who has surrendered more hits than innings pitched and has just seven K's in his last 1 innings. Take the GIANTS...

Texas at Houston 2:10 ET

Astros over Rangers- It is said that after the All-star break the leagues start to separate the 'contenders from the pretenders' and it couldn't be more evident than what we are seeing out of their two Lone Star state rivals. Houston has moved out in front of their division and has won their last four games while the Rangers have lost their last six. Even Texas' ace Lance Lynn (12-5, 3.87 ERA) who is tied for the lead in AL victories has been affected having his personal six-game win streak ended surrendering five runs and eights hits his last time out. Houston will start rookie Rogelio Armenteros who gets his first MLB start and is facing a team that has struck-out 10 times or more in 12 of their last 15 games. Add that the Astros are 48-20 in their last 68 home games. Take HOUSTON!

L.A. Angels at Seattle 9:10 ET

Angels over Mariners- Seattle was near 'perfect' in every way last night defeating Los Angeles 10-0 and almost throwing a no-hitter into the mix to boot. Last night's win as the first in seven games for Seattle who has been the AL's worst since starting the year 13-2. The Angels will start Griffin Canning (3-5, 4.75 ERA) ho has been the mark of inconsistency. Last time out against Houston he got only four out and walked six while throwing four (4) wild pitches. The Mariners are once again trying to pull some shit and will have a reliever start before handing the ball to Wade LeBlanc, to bad he will already be down four runs. Take LOS ANGELS!

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Phillies- These two Pennsylvania teams are moving in opposite directions as the Phillies have won 3-of-4 while Pittsburgh has dropped six of seven since the All-Star break. Philadelphia will start Zach Eflin (7-9, 4.16 ERA) who has allowed seven runs in each of his last two starts and is 2-6 in his last 10 starts. The Pirates will send Joe Musgrove (6-8, 4.31) to the hill and he has allowed just four runs in his last 22 innings of work. Take PITTSBURGH!

New York Mets at San Francisco 4:00 ET

Mets over Giants- Personally, I find it hard to believe the Giants at this point of the season are at the break-even mark as I expected them to trail the rest of the NL by a wide margin. A current seven-game winning streak and 14 of their last 16 has them flying over the Mets the last two days as New York has scored just three runs in their last 26 innings and will have Walter Lockett (0-1, 11.74 ERA) who will be making his second start in place of Zack Wheeler and last threw in Triple-A last Sunday. The Giants are going with Jeff Samardzija (7-7, 3.93) and he is 0-5 with a 7.32 ERA in 11 starts against New York. Take the M-E-T-S!

Oakland at Minnesota 8:10 ET

A's over Twins- When reading this 'line' I as surprised the Division leading Twins is as lo as it is. Consider that Minnesota leads MLB in home runs (177) and will be starting their winningest hurler in Jake Ordorizzi (11-4, 3.06 ERA) who is 6-0 with a 2.27 ERA at home. Oakland will start Chris Bassitt (6-4, 3.98) who has no won/loss record against the Twins while Ordorizzi is 1-4, with a 3.86 ERA in seven starts against the A's. Oakland's is 19-7 in their last 26 road games and 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Take OAKLAND!

St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10

Reds over Cardinals- After getting crushed with the Reds by St. Louis last night I had to do a double check on the 'price' of this contest after noting the starting pitchers. The Cardinals will send three-time All-Star Adam Wainwright (6-7, 3.99 ERA) to the mound and he has a pair of issues, one of which is his road performance posting horrific numbers in his last eight starts going 1-5 with a 6.20 ERA and his other problem is the Reds. His lifetime record against Cincinnati is a meager 9-12 with a hefty 5.01 ERA in 30 appearances. Okay, so those numbers are not impressive but, look and see who he is up against. Tyler Mahle (2-10, 4.82) who is in the mist of a seven start winless streak allowing 10 runs against Colorado his last time out and is 0-5 with a 5.80 ERA. So, tell me why the Reds opened the favorite? Tis one smells...take CINCINNATI!

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Phillies- Philadelphia defeated the Dodgers yesterday in what was ban emotional come-from-behind win scoring four runs in the seventh inning with Bryce Harper leading the way. Former Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta (8-7, 4.54 ERA) who is 13-6 with a 2.99 ERA against Pittsburgh is well short of his 2015 form struggling on the road where he is 3-5, 4.81 ERA. Pittsburgh will start Jordan Lyles (5-6, 5.16) who is 0-5 with a 10.13 ERA in his last seven starts and is 1-1 with a 3. ERA in 10 appearances against the Phillies. But the 'price' is way short as the Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 road games and the Pirates although 1-5 since the All-Star break (had won 12 of 17 before) they are 9-2 in their last 11 home games...take PITTSBURGH!

Oakland at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over A's- What has happened the the Twins of late? To start with they have lost three straight and 10 of their last 16 as they have suffered through a power outage while Oakland enters the Twin Cities on a six-game winning streak and will start Mike Fiers (9-3, 3.61 ERA) who is 7-0 with a 2.09 ERA in his last 12 starts and is 6-1with a 2.66 ERA in 12 career starts including a win this season when he allowed just one earned run in six innings. Struggling Minnesota is starting Kyle Gibson (8-4, 4.03) who has just one quality start in his last six outings and is 2-2 with a 3.81 ERA in five career starts against the A's. Minnesota can counter with the fact that they are 15-6 in Gibson's last 21 starts. Take MINNESOTA!

St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Cardinals- Some of the trends surrounding this selection may not be the most encouraging but there are times you have to see through what is presented. To start with St. Louis will start Dakota Hudson (8-4, 3.48 ERA) who is beginning to have control issues but the Cardinals are 9-1 in his last 10 starts as the Red Birds have shown support for him when needed most including a pair of winning starts against the Reds this season. Cincinnati will start Tanner Roark (5-6, 3.99) who has faced the Cardinals once this season allowing just one run in 5.1 innings. This time...take CINCINNATI!

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 8:10 ET

Royals over White Sox- Chicago has had trouble making contact the last two days against the Royals recording double-digits strikeouts in consecutive games. Kansas City who has won four of five has cliched their first home stand series win this season and will start Danny Duffy (3-5, 4.64 ERA) who is in the mist of a nine start winless streak going 0-4 but still comes up the favorite here. Ivan Nova (4-8, 5.60) gets the start for Chicago and he has just one win in his last nine starts. Duffy is 9-6 with a 4.09 ERA in 22 career starts against the White Sox and picks up the win here. Take KANSAS CITY!

Arizona at Texas 8:05 ET

Diamondbacks over Rangers- This may be a showcase start for Arizona's Robbie Ray (7-6, 3.81 ERA) who could be a great asset down the stretch for a contending ball club and Texas might just be one of those teams. The Rangers have now dropped three straight and will start Jessie Chavez (3-4, 3.84) who has struggled in his last three starts going 0-2 with an ERA of 7.16 and is 0-2 with a 4.67 ERA in 12 career appearances against the D'backs. Texas is 4-9 in their last 13 games overall and Arizona is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Take the DIAMONDBACKS!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Brewers over Braves- With there 13-1 win over the braves yesterday the Brewers won just their third game in their last 11 outings while that loss was just Atlanta's third in their last 11 games. This afternoon the Braves will start Dallas Keuchel (3-2,3.09 ERA) who is making his sixth start since joining the club and he will be opposed by Chase Anderson (4-2, 4.27) who has no decisions in his last three starts while the Brewers when 0-3 is 2-0 lifetime against Atlanta with a 4.10 ERA. Keuchel is 0-3 lifetime against Milwaukee with a 9.50 ERA and the Braves are 22-9 in their last 21 road games. Today, the beat goes on...Take MILWAUKEE!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Braves- This is another scenario here the 'price' is out of wack as the struggling Brewers are a heavy favorite over first place Atlanta. The Braves are 'red hot' and have won five straight and eight of nine, but will face All-Star Brandon Woodruff (10-3, 3.67 ERA) and Milwaukee seems to love playing behind him scoring six runs per start. The Braves will start Bryse Wilson (1-0, 6.14) who has given up more hits than innings pitched. The Brewers are 11-1 in Woodruff's last 11 home starts. Take MILWAUKEE!

New York Mets at Minnesota 8:10

Twins over Mets- Break up the Mets they have won two straight and are the 'Kings of New York' after the Yankees blew a lead in the ninth inning last night. But, this mini win streak ends tonight as the 'Muts' start imposter Steven Matz (5-6, 4.89 ERA) and he will be opposed by former Yankee Michael Pineda (6-4, 4.56). Minny has too much firepower for New York. Take the TWINS

San Diego at Miami 8:05 ET

Padres over Marlins- San Diego is playing at a much higher level than most thought they could reached the .500 mark by taking down the Dodgers in a final three-games of a four game series before the break only to lose three straight out of the break at Atlanta. Tonight in Miami Manny Machado returns to his home town in Miami as the Padres face the Marlins Jordan Yamamoto (3-0, 1.24 ERA) who has held opponents scoreless in three of his five starts. He has allowed just 11 hits in 29 innings of work and yet his is an underdog here at home. San Diego is supposed toThe start lefty Logan Allen (2-1, 4.50) on the road and he is favored. Although Miami is just 16-31 at home this looks out of wack to me...take SAN DIEGO!

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Royals over White Sox- For Chicago starter Lucas Giolito (11-3, 3.15 ERA) the difference between last season and this is like the proverbial night and day as he had an ERA of 6.13 in 32 starts last season. The team he has had the most success against is the White Sox as he is 6-0 with a 2.13 ERA in 10 career starts against the Royals. Kansas City will start Jakob Junis (4-8, 5.33) who is -1in five career starts against the Pale Hose and is off of his best start since early June allowing the Nationals just to runs in seven innings. Take KANSAS CITY!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Braves- Atlanta leads the NL East by seven full games and ill be sending Max Fried (9-4, 4.29 ERA) to the hill against Milwaukee who will counter with Adrian Houser (2-3, 4.01) who is making his sixth start of the season. The Braves are 34-16 in their last 50 games and are 21-8 in their last 29 road games while the Brewers who started quickly are now on the outside looking in as far as they playoffs are concerned by going 21-27 but are 28-21 at home. Fried's nine wins are impressive but Atlanta has provided him with 6.6 runs per start the highest in the NL for a starter as he has surrendered 110 hits in 98.2 innings. The Brewers like playing after the weekend going 0-7 on Mondays. I don't know how much that means but they are the side here. Take MILWAUKEE!

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Reds over Cubs- Chicago has busted out with three straight wins since the All-Star break and are taking over the top spot in the NL Central over the Brewers by 2.5-games. Cincinnati is at the bottom of the NL Central but are just 4.5-games back in the ild Card hunt. Tonight, the Cubs send Kyle Hendricks (7-7, 3.49 ERA) to the hill and he is making his third outing since coming off of the IL and as held to four innings in each of his two previous starts. He is 6-2 with a 3.31 ERA in 15 career starts against the Reds and has worked 14 innings in two starts against them this season allowing just four earned runs. Cincinnati will start Luis Castillo (8-3, 2.29) who is 3-2 with a 3.35 ERA in eight career starts against the Cubs including 1-1 with a 2.19 ERA this season. Castillo has been dominate allowing just 62 hits in 106 innings striking out 124. Although the Reds are 7-19 in their last 26 games in Wrigley Field they are 6-2 in the last eight meetings. Take CINCINNATI!

L.A. Dodgers at Boston 7:05 ET

Red Sox over Dodgers- The Dodgers finally posted a win in Fenway Park Saturday after dropping three straight there including a pair of losses in the 2018 World Series. Tonight, they will start the NL's best this season Hyun-Jin Ryu (10-2, 1.73 ERA) who owns the leagues lowest ERA but had a bad experience in Boston last October yielding four runs, six hits in 4.2/3 innings receiving the loss. David Price (7-2, 3.24) who won that day by allowing just two runs in six innings and also picked up the win in Game 5 allowing just one run, three hits in seven innings. Price is 3-0 in his last three starts while the Dodgers are 1-7 in their last eight trips to Boston while the Red Sox are now 41-13 in their last 54 inter-league games. Take BOSTON!

Cincinnati at Colorado 3:10 ET

Reds over Rockies- These two clubs should have a bit of a drag on them this afternoon having to suit-up less then 12-hours after finishing their rain delayed in their 17-9 slugfest late last night. The Rockies have now lost seven of their last eight while Cincinnati will start Tyler Mahle (2-9, 4.47 ERA) who has lost his last four starts and is 0-7 on the road and yet this game is a virtual pick-em affair as Colorado will start Antonio Senzatela (7-6, 5.32) who has 19 hits in his last three starts with an ERA of 6.32. Take CINCINNATI!

Minnesota at Cleveland 1:10 ET

Indians over Twins- The Twins have won their first two starts out of the break and four straight while Cleveland has dropped their first two after closing with six straight wins before the break. Minnesota will start Jose Barrios (8-5, 3.00 ERA) who has had great run support from the team the leading the majors in home runs scoring 5.6 runs per start. But, he has struggled in his last three starts goin 0-2 and allowing 20 hits in 19 innings. Shane Bieber (8-3, 3.45) gets the nod for the Tribe and he is 2-0 in his last three starts allowing just 13 hits in 21.1 innings with and ERA of 1.69. The Indians go on the warpath today and get the win. Take CLEVELAND!

Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston 7:15 ET

Red Sox over Dodgers- Chris Sale (3-8, 4.04) is in the mist of the worst season of his career as the Red Sox are 6-12 in his 18 starts. It hasn't all been his fault as he has allowed 20 less hits than innings pitched but has had little run support. Now, he faces the winningest team in MLB and he is a huge inflated favorite. Ross Stripling (3-3, 3.79) and has had three poor starts in a row allowing 17 hits in 12 innings with a ERA of 6.75. Boston is an amazing 41-12 inter-league play including last nights victory and get the win here. Take the RED SOX!

San Francisco at Milwaukee 7:15 ET

Brewers over Giants- It appears Madison Bumgarner (5-7, 4.03 ERA) is on the trading block as the Giants have no realistic chance for the post season and they may be able to cash-in by holding him ransom for a pennant contender. Of course San Francisco is hoping that he will post some impressive performances but his road record is abominable as the Giants are 8-20 in his last 28 road starts. Milwaukee will start Zack Davies (7-2, 3.07) and the Brewers are 21-7 in his last 8 home starts against a team with a losing record. Take MILWAUKEE!

Minnesota at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Twins- The Twins are making their mark in the AL Central this season and are trying to leave the Indians in the dust and will start their winningest hurler in Jake Ordorizzi (10-4, 3.15 ERA) Saturday evening. His mound opponent will be the Indians best in Trevor Bauer (8-6, 3.61) who is a heavy favorite and that has raised some eyebrows. Upon looking closer we see that Ordorizzi has struggled in his last three starts lasting only 12.1 innings allowing 16 hits with an 8.76 ERA. Bauer meanwhile, is 3-0 in his last three starts and has surrendered just 104 hits in 132 innings. The Indians have won 19 of their last 26 and get the victory here. Take CLEVELAND

Atlanta at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Braves- Atlanta at 17-games over .500 lead the NL East and made a move signing Dallas Keuchel (2-2, 3.60 ERA) and is making his fifth start of the season but has allowed more hits than innings pitched. His mound opponent will be Dinelson Lamet (0-1, 5.40) who has allowed just three hits in five innings of work. He throws 96-99 MPH and might surprise the Braves. Atlanta is just 7-20 in their last 7 games at Petco Park. Take SAN DIEGO!

New York Mets at Miami 7:05 ET

Marlins over Mets- One team that has been maligned more than any other at the All-Star break it is the New York Mets who at 40-50 are a major disappointment to their fans and the rest of the league and especially to the media. With a strong starting pitching staff they were expected to contend in the NL East but are so poorly managed and with a number of ill-advised off season moves like signing a 35 year old PED user Robinson Cano and with terrible relief pitching as they lead the majors in blown saves. Jason Vargas (3-4, 3.77 ERA) gets the start at Miami and has not allowed more tan three runs in 12n straight starts, but you are only pitching five or six inning an outing it can be deceiving. Miami will start Caleb Smith (4-4, 3.50) who has allowed just 52 hits in 72 innings and is 1-0 with a 3.24 ERA against the Mets in four starts. New York has the worst road record in the NL at 17-31 and fall short against tonight. Take MIAMI!

Houston at Texas 8:05 ET

Rangers over Astros- After to disappointing seasons most had quit on Lance Lynn (11-4, 3.91 ERA) ho has surprised even his on club the Rangers with his consistency as he has on four straight starts and five straight decisions. His mound opponent hill be the recently called-back starter Framber Valdez (3-4, 4.57) and the Astros are 1-3 in his four starts. Texas is 29-17 at home and 12-6 behind Lynn ho has gone at least seven innings in each of his last four starts. Take TEXAS!

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

White Sox over Cubs- Saturday we posted the Cubs as all the attention was placed on Giolito's start for the White Sox and today things turn around as the eyes of the 'public' are on the Cubs Kyle Hendricks (7-6, 3.45 ERA). The White Sox send Ivan Nova (3-7, 5.92) to the mound and he is 4-2 with a 3.75 ERA in nine career starts against their cross town rivals. Nova is winless in his last seven starts and yet his best performance in that span was against the cubs. Take the WHITE SOX!

Philadelphia at New York Mets 1:10 ET

Mets over Phillies- The Mets bullpen who lead MLB in blown saves finally held on to a lead as they broke a six-game losing streak to Philadelphia Saturday night. New York's bull pen has surrendered 36 runs in their last 37 innings of work (?). The Phillies who were 11-games over .500 at one time have lost 21 of their last 34 and will start Aaron Nola (7-2, 3.89 ERA) who is off of two straight scoreless performances and is 6-1 with a career ERA of 3.48 against the Mets in 11 career starts. NY will respond with Zach Wheeler (6-5, 4.42) who is 5-2 with a 2.95 ERA in 13 career starts against the Phillies. Today, take NEW YORK!

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- Tampa just ended a six-game losing streak with a dramatic 4-3 win over the Yankees Saturday after New York scored five runs in the 10th inning Thursday and four runs in the 11th inning Friday. The Yankees had also won six straight in the season series and haven't lost back-to-back games since June 14. James Paxton (5-3, 4.09 ERA) will start for the Yanks and he is 3-0 with a 3.32 ERA in three career starts against the Rays who will start ace Charlie Morton (9-2, 2.36) who leads the AL in ERA. Morton is 2-1 lifetime against the Bronx Bombers and has allowed three or fewer runs in 16 of his last 18 starts. Take TAMPA BAY!

Colorado at Arizona 10:10 ET

Rockies over Diamondbacks- Streaks play such a heavy role during the MLB season and the Rockies are in a bad one right now having lost four straight and are 4-9 in their last 13 since a 3-game sweep at Chase Field. They look to stop their mini-slide with their winningest hurler Jon Grey (9-5, 3.84 ERA) taking the mound. Arizona will counter with Robbie Rays (5-6, 4.10) who has struggled of late with the Diamondbacks losing his last three starts. Grey on the other hand is 3-0 in his last three outings and the Rockies are 18-4 in the last 22 meetings entering this series. Take COLORADO!

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox 7:15 ET

Cubs over White Sox- This contests pits a pair rivals that will send their best to the hill in a Windy City affair in the final Saturday before the All-Star break. The Cubs will send former 2016 Cy Young Award winner Jon Lester (7-6, 3.89 ERA) against their crosstown rival in this important battle to close the first half on a positive note. The Cubs had lost four straight before their 11-3 win at Pittsburgh and are just 9-15 in their last 24 overall. The White Sox will counter with their ace Lucas Giolitio (11-2, 2.72) who has held opponents to a .191 batting average. The Cubs have the advantage with an 8-3 series edge in the last 11 meetings and to finalize it the White Sox are just 15-36 in Inter-league play. Take the CUBS!

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 4:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- New York is doing their best to run away from their competition in the AL East as they have build an 8.5-game lead over the Rays by winning 16 of their last 18 and have won six straight and 8-of-9 in this series. Today the Yankees send veteran CC Sabathia (5-4, 4.04 ERA) up against the reigning Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (5-7, 4.87). Trends conflict here as the Yankees are 12-3 in Sabathia's last 15 starts against Tampa Bay but the rays are 21-7 in Snell's last 28 starts at home. Take TAMPA BAY!

N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- New York starter Masahiro Tanaka (5-5, 3.74 ERA) is off of the shortest outing of his career allowing six runs in 2/3 of an inning but comes into this affair with a 10-4 lifetime record against Tampa Bay with a 3.06 ERA in 17 career starts. Brandon McKay (1-0, 0.00) the two-way player as Ohtani did it last season play as a DH just days after his MLB pitching debut. Rays bounce back tonight. Take TAMPA BAY!

Baltimore at Toronto 7:00 ET

Orioles over Blue Jays- Teams with the worst record in the AL match-up in Toronto where the Blue Jays will host the Orioles. Baltimore who is 3-3 in their last six games will start Dylan Bundy (3-10, 4.91 ERA) and he is 3-3 with a 3.50 ERA in 11 career starts against the Blue Jays and is 2-1 at the Rogers Center. Toronto will start Aaron Sanchez (3-11, 6.31) who has surrendered 102 hits in just 87 innings of work. Sanchez has lost 10 straight decisions in his last 12 starts and the Jays are 1-11 in those games. Take BALTIMORE!

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Brewers- At the plate these two clubs are at the opposite end of the spectrum as the Brewers have been shutout in back-to-back games and haven't scored a run in 23 straight innings. Pittsburgh meanwhile is bashing to ball winning 3-of-4 from the Cubs while Milwaukee lost 3-of-4 at Cincinnati. The 'Brew Crew' will start ace Zach Davies (7-2, 3.24 ERA) and he is 0-2 in his last four starts and is 4-5 with a 5.08 ERA in 12 career starts against the Pirates. Pittsburgh will counter with Steve Brault (3-1, 4.29) who was 1-0 with a 2.42 ERA in five June starts and has a 2.45 ERA in two starts against the Brewers this season. Take PITTSBURGH!

L.A. Angels at Texas 8:05 ET

Angels over Rangers- Having to go out and 'play' was not an easy thing for the Angles after the Tyler Skaggs tragedy Monday. The Angles managed to show some intestinal fortitude by putting together a 9-4 win over Texas last night and tonight will send his closest friend to the mound as rookie Griffin Canning (3-4, 3.79 ERA) gets the start. Texas will start Lance Lynn (10-4, 4.00) who is coming off of his best start of the season as he shut down Tampa Bay 5-0 in eight innings of work. Texas has now dropped four straight and LA is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings. Take the ANGELS!

Detroit at Chicago 8:10 ET

Tigers over White Sox- Chicago has surprisingly held their own this season floundering around the breakwater mark and will send Reynaldo Lopez (4-7, 6.12 ERA) to the mound and has had just two quality starts in his last seven appearances. Detroit who is not thread to get to the playoffs will start their lone bright spot on the hill as Matthew Boyd (5-6, 3.72) who has been hit hard in each of his last three starts. This time around Boyd get it right and the Tigers prevail. Take DETROIT!

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:20 ET

Phillies over Braves- It looks as though these two will battle through the season to decide the NL East winner and right now the Braves have the advantage. Tonight, Philadelphia will start Nick Pivetta (4-2, 5.62) who has provided mixed results since being sent down to Triple-A and then brought back up to the 'Bigs' and is 0-1 with a 7.13 ERA in his last three starts. But, Pivetta is 4-1 with a 3.48 ERA in 10 career starts against Atlanta. Bryse Wilson will get his second start for the Braves but may struggle here as the Phillies are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:05

Phillies over Braves- Atlanta now holds a 5.5 game lead over the Phillies who many expected to run away with the NL East after their quick start. The turn abut happened in June when the Braves went 20-6 while Philadelphia had their June swoon and was 11-16. Atlanta has gotten serious about the season adding Dallas Keuchel (1-1, 5.60 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 0.73 ERA in two starts. The Phils will start ace Arron Nola (6-2, 4.22) and with Bryce Harper swinging a hot bat again they will burn the Braves in Atlanta. Take PHILADELPHIA!

N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Yankees- Well, we all saw it, the Yankees power barrage continue in 'band box' London over the weekend not only crushing the ball scoring 17 and 12 runs in the series two games. They will have James Paxton (5-3, 4.34 ERA) who has had limited experience against the Mets but had a rocky outing the last time he faced them last month. Zach Wheeler (6-5, 4.51) will start for the Mets and he has struggled against the Yankees with an ERA fo 10.00. But, after defeating their bitter rivals twice the way they did and traveling from England may affect their play. Take METS!

Oakland at L.A. Angels 4:07 ET

Angels over A's- A pair of under-rated hurlers will take the mound this afternoon as Oakland's Chris Bassitt (4-3, 3.86 ERA) faces the Angels Andrew Heaney (1-1, 4.99). Bassitt has allowed just 52 hits in 68 innings while Heaney has surrendered just 24 hits in 31 innings both proving difficult to hit. Bassitt is 1-2 with a 7.47 ERA in five career games against the Angels while Heaney is 2-1 against the Athletics and more importantly the Angels are 9-3 in Heaney's last 12 home starts. Take ANGELS!

Atlanta at New York Mets 4:10 ET

Mets over Braves- The Mets have become the laughing stock of MLB as they are proving to be as inept on the field as they are in the front office. New York has now lost six straight and will be sending Steven Matz (5-6, 4.85 ERA) to the hill and he has been rocked in each of his last two starts giving up seven runs and 10 hits last time out. Atlanta will start Julio Teheran (5-6, 3.94) who also was blasted last time out surrendering seven runs and nine hits. Take METS!

Oakland at L.A. Angels 10:07

Angels over A's- These two clubs will be fighting it out all season for a Wild Card spot is the AL and winning head-to head action is crucial to getting there. Los Angeles has won their last four and are starting show some spark as Mike Trout heats up. The Angels will pull a MLB stunt once again starting Noe Ramirez for an inning and then bringing in Felix Pena (5-2, 4.68 ERA) who will enter in the game in the second inning. What a joke, what happens if your one-inning relief/starter surrenders four-runs in the top of the first inning? At that point you might as well save your starter to tomorrow and then you can pull him after four-innings. What a joke...still it's the ANGELS!

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Cubs- After Chicago's come-from-behind win over Atlanta yesterday have put the Cubs 7-games over the breakeven mark at the season's half-way point (81 games). Cincinnati meanwhile has lost four straight and will face Cole Hamels (6-2, 2.92 ERA) who has dominated the Reds throughout his career going 11-1 with a 1.91 ERA will be facing them for the first time this season. With Cincinnati on a 4-game slide Sonny Gray (3-5, 4.03) gets the start and he is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA against the Cubs. With these 'numbers' posted it is difficult to understand why the 'price' on this game is so cheap. Take CINCINNATI!

Atlanta at New York Mets 7:10

Mets over Braves- The MLB 'joke' of the year without question is the New York Mets. They are as dysfunctional as a big league team can get with management pulling unorthodox stunts to players beating up in-laws and players not getting on the field to play because of personal issues. The Mets have lost five straight as their 'bullpen' blew two-runs leads in four straight games and own the 3rd worst record in the NL only Miami and San Francisco have less wins. Tonight, defending Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (4-6, 3.25 ERA) gets the nod against rookie Mike Soroka (8-1, 2.07) who is unbeaten since April 18. Mets starter deGrom has allowed two runs or fewer in seventh straight game and helps the Mets break their losing streak. Take NEW YORK METS!

Arizona at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Giants over Diamondbacks- The Giants should have something on their minds entering this series against Arizona as they were trounced in a 3-game sweep getting outscored 34-8 in their last series against them in San Francisco. Entering this fray the visitor has won seven of eight meetings this summer and it's time for the tide to turn. The D'backs will start rookie Alex Young who will make his MLB debut after throwing to an ERA of 6.09 at Triple-A Reno and posting a 3-4 record. Take GIANTS!

Tampa Bay at Minnesota 8:15

Rays over Twins- Two of the AL's top hurlers this season square off in Minnesota where the surprising first-place Twins host the upstart Rays. Tampa Bay will start veteran Charlie Morton (8-1, 2.31 ERA) who leads the AL in ERA and is 2-0 lifetime against the Twins while Minnesota will start Jake Ordoizzo (8-3, 2.31) who had won 10-straight prior to his last start last Thursday and is 1-0 lifetime with a 4.38 ERA against his former club. The streak is over and the karma's gone. Take TAMPA BAY!

Texas at Detroit 7:10 ET

Tigers over Rangers- Texas is one of the biggest surprises in the AL contending fro a playoff spot while Detroit is a team to 'fade' almost every time out...almost. Tonight the Tigers will send their lone shinning light to the mound as Matthew Boyd (5-5, 3.61 ERA) who is 1-5 lifetime against the Rangers. Texas will start Mike Minor (7-4, 2.52) who has been outstanding allowing three runs or less in 11 consecutive starts but is 0-2 with a 6.63 ERA against the Tigers. Take DETROIT!

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Dodgers- Los Angeles just had a six-game winning streak end last night as 'our' Megabucks release Arizona won easily 8-5 and tonight 'we' come right back with the winning once again. Arizona will start Robbie Ray (5-4, 3.87 ERA) who is just 1-3 in his last five starts but is 7-4 with a 2.89 ERA in 17 career outings against the Dodgers. L.A. will start Ross Stripling (3-2, 3.08) who is 1-4 with a 3.78 ERA in 20 career appearances against the D'backs. Take ARIZONA!

Tampa Bay at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Rays over Twins- Minnesota has dropped five of their last eight but still lead the AL Central by a comfortable margin and return home after a four-game split in Kansas City where the leagues' top scoring team was held to one-run twice. Tampa Bay who trail the Yankees after swept three games in New York by the Yankees leads the AL with a team ERA of 3.20. The Rays are 4-9 in their last 13 contests and will send Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (4-6, 4.40 ERA) to the mound and he looks to rebound from his worst career start ever surrendering six rubs while getting just one out. Kyle Gibson (7-4, 4.18) who is starting for the Twins is 3-5 with a 5.22 ERA lifetime against the Rays. Take TAMPA BAY!

Atlanta at Chicago Cubs 8:20 ET

Cubs over Braves- The Braves line-up has provided plenty of fireworks and come-from-behind victories as they start Max Fried (8-3, 4.03 ERA) who ended a four-game winless streak last time out defeating the Mets and is 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA in two career starts. Chicago will start rookie Adbert Alzolay (1-0, 2.25) who has allowed one hit and one walk in four innings of work. The Cubs are 10-4 in their last 14 home games. Take CHICAGO!

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 ET

D'backs over Dodges- The Dodgers have had a strangle hold on the NL West for six straight years now and still no World Series ring. Clayton Kershaw (7-1, 2.85 ERA) is the primary reason they have been so successful during the regular season and such failure in the post-season. One of this to be Hall of Fame nemesis has always been Arizona going 6-8 with a 3.70 ERA all high's against opponents. The D'backs will start Zack Greinke (8-3, 2.91) and he is 7-6 lifetime with an ERA of 4.28 and he gets the win tonight. Take ARIZONA!

Atlanta at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Cubs over Braves- Both clubs were handed extra inning victories as the Mets manager melts down in a lock-step decision that cost New York the ball game and the Nats went through the same handing a win to the Braves in their overtime battle. Julio Teheran (5-5, 3.40 ERA) take the hill for Atlanta 3-1 against the Cubs but Jon Lester (6-5, 4.13) is 6-2 with a 2.42 ERA in 10 starts. Take CHICAGO!

New York Mets at Chicago Cubs 2:00 ET

Mets over Cubs- The Mets won their second straight pounding the Cubs 10-3 Saturday (Money Game winner) while Chicago dropped their 2nd straight. Cy Young Award holder Jacob deGrom (4-6, 3.26 ERA) ended a six-game winless streak but has had eight quality start in his last 10 outings. Cole Hamels (6-2, 2.85) has been outstanding in his last four starts allowing just two runs on just 17 hits in 29 innings. I have issue with deGrom opening the favorite in Chicago as he has never won a game in Wrigley Field but Hamels is 9-14 lifetime against the Mets. Take NEW YORK!

San Diego at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET

Padres over Pirates- Pittsburgh who is in the NL basement has won three in-a-row for the first time since they took three straight from the Padres in San Diego in mid-may. The Bucs will start Steven Brault (3-1.4.40 ERA) who in limited action against San Diego is 0-1 with a 4.67 ERA. The Pads now one-game under .500 will send Joey Lucchesi (6-4, 3.74) to the hill and he is 1-1 against Pittsburgh and has allowed three runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts. Take SAN DIEGO!

Atlanta at Washington 1:35 ET

Nationals over Braves- After the way the Nationals blew that game Saturday after kicking away 5-1 and 8-4 leads it is difficult to come back with them again today. But, here we are. Atlanta will start the NL's best righty to date Mike Soroka (8-1, 2.12) and Washington has brought up rookie righty Austin Voth who will be making his first MLB start. So, how did he open the favorite against Soroka...Take the NATIONALS!

Atlanta at Washington 7:15 ET

Nationals over Braves- In a surprise the Nationals are just a game under the break-even mark (37-38) and have won five straight and will host first place Atlanta who have won 11 of their last 14. The Braves will start last year's hard throwing sensation Mike Foltynewicz (2-5, 5.53 ERA) who was 3-2 with a 2.35 ERA in five starts last season. Washington will start Anibal Sanchez (3-6, 3.84) who is 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA since returning from the IL. Last year Sanchez was 7-6 with a 2.83 ERA in 19 starts with the Braves. This time around he beats them. Take WASHINGTON!

Cincinnati at Milwaukee 4:10 ET

Brewers over Reds- Cincinnati is 'red' hot winning their sixth straight last night over the Brewers 11-7 and are now a mere 2-games under the breakeven mark (36-38). As hot as the Reds are Milwaukee is on the other end of the spectrum as they have lost five straight and seven of eight. Cincinnati will send their ace Luis Castillo (7-1, 2.26 ERA) to the mound and he is having his best season even allowing just 53 hits in 87.2 innings and hasn't been beaten in his last 13 starts. The Brewers will start a shaky Jhoulys Chacin (3-8, 5.60) who has lost five straight starts and is 3-3 with a 3.81 ERA in 11 career games against Milwaukee. The oddity here is that the Brewers are favored and the 'action' is on the Reds. Take MILWAUKEE!

New York Mets at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET

Mets over Cubs- Both these teams have under achieved for the season to date with the Cubs at least leading the NL Central over a collapsing Brewers squad. New York has remained a notch below the breakwater mark dropping six of their last nine. The Mets will start up and down Zack Wheeler (5-5, 4.94 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 7.59 ERA his last two starts and is 1-1 with a 5.14 ERA in four starts against the Cubs. Chicago will start Jose Quintana (4-6, 3.87) who has failed to reach six innings in five of his last six starts. Take the NEW YORK METS!

San Francisco at Arizona 9:40 ET

Giants over Diamondbacks- A pair of the NL West bottom feeders square off in Arizona where the Giants enter losing their last three allowing nine runs in each defeat while Arizona has dropped four straight. San Francisco will start veteran Jeff Samardzija (3-6, 3.96 ERA) who has lost five of his late six decisions and is 3-5 with a 4.18 ERA lifetime against Arizona. The D'Backs will start Taylor Clark (1-2, 5.34) who lone career win came against the Giants. SF gets the win here. Take GIANTS!

L.A. Angels at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Angels over Cardinals- Okay, it seems that the media insists on making Albert Pujols the story-line of his return to St. Louis since leaving after the 2010 season. Geez, guys, the storyline about a used-up PED user that got away scot free. The Cardinals through the years have been known for their solid play and basic fundamentals and this club seems to be a little different. Errors and misplays seen to be a part of their everyday experience. Michael Wacha (4-3. 6.00 ERA) is coming off of another poor performance and has allowed six runs in three of his last five starts. The Angels will start rookie Griffin Channing (2-3, 3.93) who is making his first appearance against the National League and he gets the win here. Take LA ANGELS!

Atlanta at Washington 7:05 ET

Nationals over Braves- Today's the day that Dallas Keuchel who signed a two-year $21.2 million dollar contract finally makes his 2019 debut for his new club the Atlanta Braves. In three career starts against the Nationals Keuchel is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA while Washington will start Steven Strasburg (7-4, 3.73 ERA) and he is 12-11 lifetime against the Braves. I just don't see Keuchel being very effective as the Nationals have won eight of their last 11. Take WASHINGTON!

Tampa Bay at Oakland 10:07 ET

Rays over A's- Tampa Bay has the best road record in MLB despite getting rocked three straight at Yankee Stadium getting out-scored 21-4 and have lost seven of their last nine games and are still 23-13 away from home. Traveling west may be the change of scenery needed to break out of their mini slump and the Rays will start veteran Charlie Morton (8-1, 2.37 ERA) who blanked the A's over seven innings allowing just two hits on June 10. Oakland will start ace Frankie Montas (9-2, 2.85) and he is 5-0 in his last eight starts and has allowed three runs or less in 13 of 14 starts. Yet, I look for the Rays to sting here. Take TAMPA BAY!

Philadelphia at Washington 7:05 ET

Nationals over Phillies- Winning and losing streaks are such a vital part of winning in MLB action and it is important to be on and against clubs while they are happening. Quietly, the Nationals have won 16 of their last 23 and have mored to within 4-games of the struggling Phillies squad that has lost seven of their last nine. Rainouts have cost 'us' a pair of wins in this series but we will prevail here with Washington. Philadelphia will start Nick Pivetta (4-1, 5.00 ERA) who is 1-5 with a 10.94 ERA lifetime against the Nationals while Erick Fedde (1-1, 3.68) who is 2-1 with a 4.32 ERA against the Phillies. Take WASHINGTON!

Houston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Astros- Teams trending in opposite directions meet in New York where the Yankees will Houston the Astros who have lost four straight while Houston has dropped a season high four game in-a-row. Houston will try and stop the slide with Framber Valdez (3-2, 2.77 ERA) who is 2-01 with a 1.59 ERA in his last two starts but has yet to face the Yankees. NY will start Chad Green (1-2, 7.54) who owns a 3.52 ERA as a starter and has no record against Houston. Yankees are hot and Astros are not...take NEW YORK!