Houston at Boston 8:09 ET

Red Sox over Astros- As a former New York Yankees' season ticket holder you have no idea how much this selection hurts me. Having to take the Red Sox pains me until I get the final score and 'collect.' Justin Verlander (1-0, 3.38 ERA) worked five hitless innings against Cleveland in the opening of the Division series and will up against an equally impressive playoff performer Chris Sale (1-0, 2.84) who struck-out eight in 5.1 innings in his playoffs action against the Yankees. Look I hate to do it but 'Beantown' is the side. Take BOSTON!

Boston at New York Yankees 8:05 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- Boston showed the Yankees and the rest of the AL why and how they won 108 regular season games Monday. The Red Sox have one of the best balanced lineup in baseball and will send native New Yorker Rick Porcello (17-7, 4.38 ERA) who was 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA against New York this season but is 0-3 with a 5.33 ERA in 12 post-season starts. CC Sabathia (10-6, 4.20) is 8-3 with a 3.26 ERA in 18 postseason appearances including 6-0 with a 3.32 ERA in ALDS starts. Add that the Yankees are 7-1 on their last eight home playoff games. Take the YANKEES!

Houston at Cleveland 1:30 ET

Indians over Astros- Unlike the Rockies I expect the Indians to return home and get some base hits, especially against the one pitcher who has had an off-season for Houston. Dallas Keuchel (12-11,3.74 ERA) finished the regular season going 1-1 with a 5.76 ERA and struggled against the Indians this summer surrendering six runs in 11 innings. Cleveland will start Mike Clevinger (13-8, 3.02) who did finish strong going 6-1 with a 2.17 ERA in 11 starts. AT home he have been great at hoe going 7-3 with a 3.14 ERA in 17 starts. Take the INDIANS!

Milwaukee at Colorado 4:37 ET

Rockies over Brewers- Milwaukee is on a streak in the playoffs that only a few have enjoyed as they have posted 10 straight wins going back to the regular season and can move to the Championship series with a win today. Colorado has hate to play four games against three different teams in three different cities in five days, now they return home where they play better as their batting averages climb. German Marquez (14-11, 377 ERA) get the start for the home clubs and he has been outstanding striking out 230 in less then 200 innings and has not allowed more then three runs in any of his last 13 starts. Take COLORADO!

New York Yankees at Boston 8:15 ET

Red Sox over Yankees- I don't know if this is a result of the zig-zag theory (My friend Larry Ness like this one) where and just take the team to win that lost their previous game. This is for playoffs and works best in basketball to the best of my knowledge. Growing up around the Yankees you might expect me to knee jerk my selection and take New York. They have had their way against David Price as he is 0-3 with a 10.43 ERA against the Yankees this season and 0-8 in nine playoff starts. If these stats weren't so ugly I'd have Boston on top, but as it is...take the RED SOX!

Cleveland at Houston 4:30 ET

Indians over Astros- Cleveland is the dark horse in the AL and their Game 1 performance had them playing the part losing meekly 7-2 against the Astros losing to their best Juston Verlander. Today they will start Carlos Carrasco (17-10, 3.38 ERA) who closed the season with an impressive outing against Kansas City after three previous losses while Houston will counter with Gerrit Cole (15-5, 2.81) who won his last five regular season appearances. The Indians have lost four straight road playoff games but are 27-13 in the last 40 meetings. Take CLEVELAND!

N.Y. Yankees at Boston 7:32 ET

Red Sox over Yankees- I don't believe it, I don't believe all the reports of Chris Sale's (12-4, 2.11 ERA) supposed 'problems.' WE know how dominating he can be as his number tell the tale only 102 hits surrendered in 158 innings while throwing to a WHIP of 0.86. The Red Sox didn't allow his to do much in the closing weeks but believe me if he is starting this game he is ready. Yankees' bats aren't geared for this...take BOSTON!

Colorado at Milwaukee 5:07 ET

Brewers over Rockies- It looks like Greg Counsell will take the Oakland A's route by starting a reliever in Game 1 of the NL Division Playoffs with one minor difference. Bob Melvin started 'his' relievers in an elimination game where every action is considered to win, whereas the Brewers are just starting a Best-of-5 series. Milwaukee has the advantage of home field but in is more then that, Colorado is going to play their four game in five days in four different cities and the wear could slow them down today. The Brewers were 5-2 against the Rockies this summer and did end up with the best record in the NL. Take MILWAUKEE!

Colorado at Chicago 8:00 ET

Rockies over Cubs- In a very unusual situation both these clubs had an opportunity to win their respective divisions yesterday and must now after losing will play a one-and-done Wild Card elimination match. The ironic thing is that both these clubs had the division lead with three games remaining and were able to hold off the Dodgers and Brewers. Colorado will start Kyle Freeland (17-7, 2.85 ERA) who closed the season with 11 straight quality starts going 8-0 with a 2.18 ERA. Jon Lester (18-6, 3.32) who is also hot finishing the season 6-1 with a 1.71 ERA over his last eight starts. But, he is 1-3 in five starts against the Rockies. It's been a struggle for Chicago of late while Colorado won nine of 10 before their loss to Los Angeles Monday. Take the ROCKIES!

LA Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 ET

Dodgers over Diamondbacks- The Dodgers hold a half-game lead over Colorado in the NL West but are threatened by St. Louis for the final Wild Card spot. It's not that complicated but the Dodgers still need to win with just four games to go. Arizona has fallen by the wayside during crunch time winning just four of their last 17 games to fall 8-games behind Los Angeles and Colorado. The Dodgers will start Ross Stripling (8-5, 2.84 ERA) who has lost three straight decisions and is just 0-3 with a 5.19 ERA at Chase field. But, Arizona is sending their best Zack Greinke (14-11, 3.21) to the hill and the game is a virtual pick-em and he is just 2-6 since August. Take the DODGERS!

Oakland and Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over A's- The Athletics have finished their home schedule 50-31 and must finish with six games on the road against the Mariners and Angels. Oakland trails New York for the first Wild Card spot and need just one more victory to clinch their place in the post season. The Mariners have had their way with the A's as they are 17-8 in the last 25 meetings and 8-2 in the last 10 in Seattle. The Mariners will start Jim (No-hit) Paxton (11-6, 3.83 ERA who needs just six strikeouts for 200 on the season. Take SEATTLE!

Boston at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Red Sox- It took 153 games of which Boston won 104 before they clinched the AL East. (HA). The Red Sox have been great all season long and the sealed the AL Eastern Division with a 11-6 win over the Yankees yesterday. I expect a little letdown for a week or so. Tonight, Boston will start Chris Sale (12-4, 1.92 ERA) and he just wen three innings in his last start as they prepare him for the playoffs. Cleveland will start Trevor Bauer (12-6, 2.22) who is 6-1 with a 1.87 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 12 home starts. Take CLEVELAND!

Boston at New York Yankees 7:50 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- I guess 'turn-about-is-fair-play' and the Yankees look to atone for their four game disaster at Fenway Park in August. Boston need one more win to clinch the AL East but the Yankees are making them suffer a bit as they look to sweep this three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Masahiro Tanaka (1205, 3.47 ERA) has a current 20 inning scoreless streak and has allowed two earned runs or fewer in nine of his last 11 starts and he is 8-4 in 17 career starts against the Red Sox. Aaron Judge is back and that makes the Yankees that much better. Take NEW YORK!

Chicago at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Cubs- Just when the games become most meaningful the Diamondbacks are hitting the skids and not baseballs as they have lost their last four while the Cubs who are struggling with relief pitcher injuries are keeping pace. Chicago is set to start Cole Hamels (9-9, 3.67 ERA) who is 4-0 since coming over from Texas with a 1.57 ERA. Arizona will start Robbie Ray (5-2, 4.14) who is 2-0 in his last 11 starts. The Cubs may not need their relief pitchers as their starters have a 2.53 ERA since August 16 but they won't have enough tonight. Take ARIZONA!

Chicago at Arizona 9:40 ET

Cubs over Diamondbacks- Just when the games become most meaningful the Diamondbacks are hitting the skids and not baseballs as they have lost their last three while the Cubs who are struggling with relief pitcher injuries are keeping pace. Chicago is set to start Mike Montgomery (4-5, 3.87 ERA) who has a 1.69 ERA against Arizona while the D'Backs will start Matt Andriese (3-5, 4.76). The Cubs may not need their relief pitchers as their starters have a 2.53 ERA since August 16. Take CHICAGO!

LA Dodgers at St. Louis 8:05 ET

Dodgers over Cardinals- In the tight NL Wild Card chase the Dodgers in three days have gone for the outside looking in to the top spot in the West. Los Angels has now won four straight while St. Louis has taken a different road and have lost their last four. A pair of pitchers recently off the disabled list take the hill tonight, for the Dodgers it will be Ross Stripling (8-3, 2.61 ERA) and for the Cardinals it is Adam Wainwright (1-3, 4.70). For LA ,Stripling is making his eighth straight road start and just his second since off the DL while Wainwright is also making just his second start off the DL. The Cards started haven't made it back yet as he is 0-2 with a 5.74 ERA in three starts at home. Take the DODGERS!

LA Dodgers at St. Louis 1:15 ET

Dodgers over Cardinals- The Dodgers have picked up the pace winning their last three as they continue looking up at the Rockies and Diamondbacks on the outside in as far as the NL playoffs are concerned. These two have identical record but in realistic terms only Los Angeles has a viable chance for the postseason. Rich Hill (8-5, 3.88 ERA) will start for Da' Bums while John Gant (7-5, 3.16) gets the nod for the Birds. The Dodgers are 'hot' and will continue their chase in theWest with a win here. Take LOS ANGELES!

Los Angeles at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Dodgers over Cardinals- The Dodgers remain 1-game back in the Wild Card race and are currently on the outside looking in. Yet, last night when discussing the NL chances in the World Series most of the opinions were that the Dodgers were the best match-up against either Houston or Boston. Doesn't it seem strange that they would 'like' a team that may not even qualify for the post season. St. Louis who leads LA by that single game is just 5-7 in September after a 22-6 August and will start Jack Flaherty (8-6, 2.92 ERA) who is 4-0 in his last seven starts. LA will start (Oh I love this guy) Walker Buehler (6-5, 3.09) who was knocked around by the Rockies in his last start. He redeems himself here. Take the DODGERS!

Cleveland at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Indians- Last April when the MLB season began I saw the Rays as one of the worst team on all of baseball, I thought that they were weak hitting and were slow afoot with virtually no pitching depth. So here we are now in mid-September with Tampa Bay behind Cleveland by just one game in the loss column but unfortunately for them they play on the AL East with the Red Sox and Yankees while the Indians lead the AL Central by over 15-games. The Rays have now won 12 straight games at home and playing indoors with the dingy lighting aids them more then most. As a small dog they have plenty of bite. Take TAMPA BAY!

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 8:10 ET

Dodgers over Rockies- The Dodgers were expected to run away with the title in the NL West and find themselves trailing the Rockies by a half-game for the top spot and a full game behind in the Wild Card chase. Now. On the road against their most determined rival they are a strong favorite as Walker Buehler (6-4, 2.92 ERA) take the mound. Buehler's ERA is a meager 1.48 over his past seven starts and Los Angeles is 8-1 in their last nine games against NL West opponents. Colorado will send Kyle Freeland (13-7, 2.96) who is 7-1 with a 2.35 ERA (not bad) and is still the underdog according to oddsmakers. Tale the DODGERS!

N.Y. Yankees at Seattle 10:10 ET

Seahawks over Yankees- Although the Yankees have the second best record in baseball behind Boston I am surprised as they have struggled since the All-Star break. Tonight they will start Masahiro Tanaka (10-5, 3.83 ERA) who ended a five game winless stretch with a win last time out is 6-0 with a 2.34 ERA in seven career starts against Seattle. But, his mound opponent James Paxton (11-5, 3.74) and had 10 strikeouts in just five innings in his last start against Oakland after a stint on the DL. New York is much weaker behind the plate with the return of Sanchez who had two passed balls in his first inning back behind the plate (also allowed a 'wild pitch' that was catchable). Take SEATTLE!

Houston at Boston 7:10 ET

Astros over Red Sox- These two clubs may end up facing each other for the AL title and Word Series spot as Boston roars through the league. So, when I see the Red Sox open as an underdog at home my eyebrows raise. Granted Houston is the defending World Series Champions but there is no way the should be favored here. David Price (14-6, 3.50 ERA) returns after missing one start after winning five straight in his last seven starts with an ERA of 1.62 since the all-Star break while Astros starter Gerrit Cole (13-5, 2.86) has 243 strikeouts this season. Even so Boston should not be a dog at Fenway with their 'hottest' pitcher on the hill. Take HOUSTON!

St. Louis at Washington 7:05 ET

Nationals over Cardinals- Now that they have 'thrown in the towel' the Nationals are playing inspired baseball winning two of their last three contests in dramatic fashion including Monday's extra inning come-from-behind victory over St. Louis. Tonight, the Cardinals will send Miles Mikolas (13-4, 2.96 ERA) who has started to show some wear and tear as he has allowed seven runs and 20 hits in his last two starts covering just 9.2 innings. He has two career starts against Washington and is 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in two starts. Take WASHINGTON!

San Francisco at Colorado 3:10 ET

Rockies over Giants- Colorado trails both the Dodgers and Diamondbacks by 1.5 games for the final Wild Card spot in the NL and open 10-game home stand where they will play three against the Dodgers and four against Arizona. But, first they must take care of business also ran Giants. San Francisco who is 29-40 on the road will start Madison Bumgarner (5-5, 2.68 ERA) while Colorado will start Tyler Anderson (6-7, 4.69). The Rockies have won five of the past six meetings and that is probably why the line is do high against Bumgarner. Giants weak hitting is their domed. Take COLORADO!

Arizona at L.A. Dodgers 4:10 ET

Dodgers over Diamondbacks- Late heroics were provided by Matt Kemp last night as his 3-run homer gave the Dodgers a 3-2 win and pulled them even with the Diamondbacks for the top spot in the NL West. With 26 games remaining for both clubs each leads Colorado by a half-game and the Wild Card is also in the mix. Arizona will start the rejuvenated Clay Buchholtz (7-2, 2.07 ERA) who is 6-1 with a 1.53 ERA in his last nine starts while the Dodgers will start hard throwing rookie Walker Buehler (6-4, 3.02) who was 2-0 with a 1.07 ERA in has last four starts in August. This time it's the DODGERS!

Tampa Bay at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Rays- In a scheduling oddity Tampa Bay and Cleveland a pair of American League clubs met each other for the just the second time Saturday and are off their first meeting Friday where the Indians prevailed 3-0. Tonight the Rays will start Blake Snell (16-5, 2.05 ERA) who is second in the Al in wins and ERA but was left off the original All-Star team selection but is being considered for the Cy Young Award. Cleveland will counter with Shane Bieber (8-2, 4.52) who is unbeaten in his last six starts and went 3-0 in August. Take CLEVELAND!

Arizona at L.A. Dodgers 10:10

Dodgers over Diamondbacks- There is something way wrong with this 'price.' Zack Greinke (13-8, 2.92 ERA) who has defeated the Dodgers twice already this season with 17 strikeouts in 12.1 innings. Arizona won yesterday's contest 3-1 and are now 10-4 against the Dodgers this summer. Los Angeles will start Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-1, 2.18) who is 3-3 with a 3.90 ERA in 12 career starts against the D'backs. Ryu who is making his 3rd start off the disabled list has surrendered just 34 hits in 45 innings and somehow gets the win here. Take the DODGERS!

Pittsburgh at St. Louis 7:15 ET

Pirates over Cardinals- At this point the Pirates after losing 11 of their last 15 games are playing out the string and are looking forward to the chance to play golf everyday. St. Louis on the other hand has won nine consecutive series and find themselves 4.5 games behind the Cubs in the NL Central. Pittsburgh will start Joe Musgrove (5-7, 3.56 ERA) who has five straight quality outings with an ERA of 2.12 during that span but has hit up for four runs in four innings last time out against Milwaukee. St. Louis will send John Gant (5-5, 3.56) who has had seven of eight starts where he allowed two runs or fewer...the one game he didn't he surrendered six runs and eight hots to the Pirates. I expect more of the same. Take PITTSBURGH!

Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Blue Jays- 'Break-up the Orioles!' After having won two games in-a-row Baltimore has raised their win total to 39 and won't finish the season with the worst record in MLB history (NY Mets 40-120 in 1962). Toronto had won 10 straight meetings between the two before the series started but have dropped the last two 7-0 and 12-5. The Blue Jays will start Ryan Borucki (3-3, 4.12 ERA) and he will face the Orioles for the first time and he is 1-2 with a 5.86 ERA on the road. Alex Cobb (4-15, 5.00) was on a pace to lose 20 games but has been outstanding in his last five starts allowing just 25 hits in 35 innings. He has been rocked twice by Toronto this season but has a 4.34 career ERA against the Blue Jays. Take BALTIMORE!

Arizona at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Giants over Diamondbacks- Arizona has dropped 3-of-4 and now hold just a one-game lead over Colorado and have a huge four-game series with the Dodgers looming ahead this weekend. The Giants who are not in contention for anything can become spoilers and they have one of the best in the game on the hill with Madison Bumgardner (5-5, 2.88 ERA). The D'Backs will start a re-built Clay Buchholz (7-2, 2,25) who has a 1.73 ERA in his last seven starts and is 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA in three career starts while the 'Bum' is 3-2 with a 1.71 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP at home this season. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Washington at New York Mets 1:10 ET

Mets over Nationals- The two most disappointing teams in the NL hook up once again at Citi Field in New York where the Mets host the downtrodden Washington Nationals. New York will start Steven Matz (5-10 4.55 ERA) and the Nationals remember this guy...he's the one who started July 31 against Washington who that day scored 25 runs. It looks like the Nats have thrown in the towel since the trade of Murphy to the Cubs as they have been shut out three straight games with Harper going 0-11. Take NEW YORK!

St. Louis at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Cardinals- Change is good, just ask the St. Louis Cardinals who have won 13 of 15 under new manager Mike Shildt while Colorado has won 10 of their last 12. Both the Red-birds and Rockies are fighting for the two possible Wild Card spots as the Cards hold the first spot by a half game over the Rockies. Miles Mikolas (13-3, 2.80 ERA) has won his last five starts and has allowed two runs or fewer in nine of his last 11 starts but this time out he's pitching at Coors Field. Colorado will start Antonio Senzatela (4-3, 4.47) who has allowed just four runs in his last three starts and is 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA at home. Take the ROCKIES!

St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET

Dodgers over Cardinals- Tonight in Los Angeles we have a matchup of two of the more dominating hurlers in the National League. St. Louis will send area native Jack Flaherty (7-6, 3.05 ERA) to the hill and he has one of the best innings to hits ratio in MLB surrendering just 79 hits in 110 innings. The Dodgers will send Walker Buehler (6-4, 3.19) who also difficult to hits allowing just 70 hits in 87+ innings. The thing about this contest is how high the oddsmakers have made this line. Dodgers bounce back and win this contest after dropping their last two to the Cardinals. Take LOS ANGELES!

Cleveland at Boston 7:10 ET

Indians over Red Sox- The chants of 'Break-up the Red Sox' have died down a bit since Boston has fallen three straight games their high for the season. Still, the Sawx have a nine-game lead over the second place Yankees and will send left-hander Brian Johnson (4-3, 4.00 ERA) to the hill who is 3-0 in August despite allowing 12 runs and 17 hits in just 17 innings. Cleveland will start Carlos Carrasco (15-6, 3.33) who is off back-to-back seven inning shutouts. The Indians are 17-4 their last 21 on the road and pick-up another win tonight. Take CLEVELAND!

Atlanta at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Braves- I'm not so happy repeating with Pittsburgh after their 'lifeless' 6-1 loss to Atlanta yesterday but when the trends aline themselves correctly 'we' must play this side. The Pirates problems stem from a lack of offense where they have managed to score just six runs in their last six games. Today they will face Julio Teheran (8-7, 4.24 ERA) who is 3-1 with a 2.67 ERA in nine games against Pittsburgh and the Buc's will start Trevor Williams (10-9, 3.53) who has no career record against Atlanta. Although they have won their last two at Pittsburgh the Braves are just 4-9 in their last 13 games in the Steel City. Take the PIRATES!

Atlanta at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Braves- The Braves may still be in first place by a game and a-half but they are sliding after getting swept four games at home by Colorado. Pittsburgh has bounced back from a season high five-game losing streak of their own to defeat the Cubs twice despite scoring just five runs in the four game series. Atlanta will start Kevin Gausman (7-9, 4.22 ERA) who is 0-1 with a 8.44 ERA lifetime against Pittsburgh. The Buc's will start Ivan Nova (7-7, 4.26) and the is 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA against Atlanta in his career. Take PITTSBURGH!

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET

Pirates over Cubs- Chicago may have won 2-of-3 of this series but have managed just one run in each of those three games benefiting with three solo home runs. The Cubs will start left-hander Jose Quintana (10-9, 4.46 ERA) who has struggled of late going 1-3 with a 7.52 ERA in his past four starts is 1-1 lifetime against Pittsburgh. The Pirates will start Jameson Taillon (9-9, 3.66) and he has allowed three runs of less in 14 consecutive starts and 21 of his last 24 also pitching into the sixth inning in 13 of his last 16 appearances. Take PITTSBURGH!

Houston at Oakland 4:10 ET

Athletics over Astros- If anyone had told you in April that Houston and Oakland would have the same record in the middle of August you would like most probably scoff at the idea But these two virtually have the same record meet again this afternoon in Oakland. The A's have won 12 of their last 15 and are within one-game of the Astros. Dallas Keuchel (9-9, 3.43 ERA) starts for Houston and he is 1-1 against the A's this season and 6-5 lifetime. The Athletics will start Trevor Cahill (4-2, 3.39) who is 3-0 at home with a 0.99 ERA. Take OAKLAND!

L.A. Dodgers at Seattle 10:10 ET

Dodgers over Mariners- It's addition and subtraction here, Seattle who has won five of their last seven and begin a six-game homestand against a NL Wild Card contender has the return of Robinson Cano while the Dodgers will be without suspended Yasiel Puig. Los Angeles will start Walker Buehler (5-4, 3.32 ERA) and he will be facing the Mariners for the first time while Wade LeBlanc (7-2, 3.80) the Seattle starter is 1-7 with a 4.18 ERA lifetime against the Dodgers. Take LOS ANGELES!

L.A. Angels at San Diego 9:10 ET

Padres over Angels- San Diego starter Robbie Erlin (2-3, 3.36 ERA) has been 'fighting' for a spot in the rotation after 27 relief appearances. A control pitcher Erlin has just 57 strikeouts in 70 innings but only eight walks a 2.05 ERA and has a 0.99 WHIP on the season out of the bullpen. In his previous two starts Erlin has allowed three earned runs in 10 innings against the Cubs and Brewers and is looking for a regular spot in the starting rotation. Angels starter Felix Pena (1-3, 4.95) has allowed 24 runs on 44 hits in just 43 innings and just doesn't cut it. Take San Diego!

Seattle at Oakland 10:05 ET

Mariners over A's- Oakland has opened a 2.5 game lead over Seattle after last night's 7-6 victory. They have won 37 of their last 49 and seem to have plenty of momentum. The Mariners hope to curve the tide a bit as they have the return of Robinson Cano who has been out since May 15 after his PED suspension. Seattle will start James (No-Hit) Paxton (10-5, 3.63 ERA) who has been racked-up in his last two starts but is 3-0 with a 3.32 career ERA against Oakland. Mike Fiers (7-6, 3.40) gets the nod for the Mariners and he is just 1-1 with a 6.21 ERA in six career starts. Take SEATTLE!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:35 ET

Brewers over Braves- This matchup has the two top Wild Card contenders going at it as the Braves who are even in the Loss column but one full-game behind Philadelphia for the top spot in the East while Milwaukee is two full-games behind the Cubs in the Central. The Brewers rookie hurler Freddy Peralta (5-2, 3.54 ERA) who has held opponents to two runs or less in six of his 10 starts while Atlanta starter Kevin Gausman (0-1, 5.40) who is 6-9 with a 4.80 ERA on the season after spending all except his last start with the Orioles. Take MILWAUKEE!

Pittsburgh at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Giants over Pirates- A pair of middle of the road combatants clash in San Francisco as the Giants host Pittsburgh. This is Andrew McCutchen's second series facing his former teammates as the Pirates took 2-of-3 in May. Pittsburgh's Ivan Nova (6-6, 4.49 ERA) took the loss in that series in May and has been struggling of late throwing to a 5.81 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in his last six starts. Giants starter Andrew Suarez (4-7, 4.60) went 12 straight starts without allowing more then four runs. The Pirates are just 10-19 against the NL West. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Atlanta at Washington 7:10 ET

Nationals over Braves- These two clubs finished a double-header split Tuesday with the Braves managing to win the nightcap after losing two pitchers in the first game. Atlanta is start Mike Foltynewicz (8-7, 3.04 ERA) who ended a two start losing streak with a win over the Mets his last time out. Washington who has started to make a move since the All-Star break with Bryce Harper showing flashes of his former self have moved about .500 and will start veteran Tommy Milone (1-0, 3.00). Take WASHINGTON!

L.A. Dodgers at Oakland 10:05 ET

Dodgers over Athletics- Oakland is the 'hottest' team in baseball as they have won six straight and have the best record in MLB 33-10 since June 16 while Los Angeles has the best record in the NL since June 1 posting a 36-21 record. The A's have defeated the Dodgers seven of their last nine meetings since 2009 and have won eight straight in Oakland since 2001. LA will start former A's hurler Rich Hill (4-4, 3.63 ERA) who is 2-1 with a 3.09 ERA in seven road starts this season will oppose Oakland's ace Sean Manaea (10-7, 3.38) who has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his last 11 starts. Tough call, but it's the DODGERS!

Cincinnati at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Reds- Go figure...The Mets who have won 2-of-3 (huge streak for them) are just 11-25 in their last 36 home games but have won 10 of 11 over Cincinnati at Citi Field. The Reds will be without slugger Joey Votto who has a sore and swollen right knee after getting hit by a pitch against Washington. Cincy is 1-6 on their current road trip and will start Sal Romano (6-9, 5.12 ERA) and he is 1-5 on the road with a 5.62 ERA and has just 22 strikeouts in 50 innings. New York will start Jason Vargas (2-7, 8.23) who has yet to work more then five innings in any game this season. Still, this time out it's NEW YORK!

Boston at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Red Sox- Boston is now 45-game above .500 and have won 23 of their last 28. The Sawx are more games over the breakeven mark then three other AL teams have in total wins but of course they are not unbeatable. If the Red Sox have any weak link in could be in their starting pitching and tonight their 'weakest' link takes the hill as Drew Pomeranz (1-5, 6.56 ERA) gets the start. He is 0-4 in his last seven starts as the Sox bask over their four-game sweep of the Yankees they can get caught here by the Blue Jays Marcus Stroman (4-8, 5.63) who is 4-3 with a 4.28 ERA in 11 career starts against Boston. Tonight...take TORONTO!

Philadelphia at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Phillies- The first-place Phillies are getting stronger as the season progresses and have won their last five and will start Jake Arrieta (9-6, 3.32 ERA) who was 4-0 with a 2.80 ERA in six starts in July. Arizona who is tied with the Dodgers for the lead in the NL West will start Zack Godley (12-6, 4.46) and he has been at his best of late himself striking out 68 in his last 58 innigs workd while posting a 6-2 record with a 3.43 ERA in 11 home appearances. Take ARIZONA!

New York Yankees at Boston 8:05 ET

Red Sox over Yankees- This is a tough call as the Red Sox have won the first three games of this series and will send David Price (11-6, 3.97 ERA) to the hill to face the Bronx Bombers. Price has 15-13 career record with an ERA of 4.90 against New York but has struggled since joining the Red Sox going 2-6 with ERA's of 7.89 in 2016, 4.15 in 2017 and 24.52 this season. The Yanks will send out Masahiro Tanaka (9-2, 3.84 ERA) who has not lost since April 17. He is 8-4 in his career against the Red Sox with a 4.18 ERA but his ERA against them this season is 8.71. Take BOSTON!

Houston at L.A. Dodgers 4:10 ET

Dodgers over Astros- Los Angeles make the most impactful move before the trade deadline acquiring Manny Machado and with the return of Kershaw are looking to close the deal this season. There has been a quick turn-around by the Dodgers who scored 21 runs in their win on Thursday but have scored just one run in their two losses against Houston Friday and Saturday. Yesterday's loss a 14-0 thrashing has Los Angeles regrouping for their stretch run. The Astros will start Gerrit Cole (10-3, 2.55 ERA) who is 3-1 with a 5.55 ERA in six career starts against LA while Walker Buehler (4-4, 3.65) gets the nod and he is facing Houston for the first time. Well, the first time is a charm. Take the DODGERS!

St. Louis at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET

Cardinals over Pirates- The only move the Cardinals made approaching the trade deadline was to fire their manager while Pittsburgh pretty much remained pat as well. St. Louis posted their first win of the three game set Saturday and have scored 14 runs behind 29 hits in those two games while the Pirates starting pitching is beginning to come apart. The Buc's are starting Trevor Williams (9-7, 3.89 ERA) who is just 2-3 with a 7.44 ERA in six career starts against the Red Birds. The Cards will send Jack Flaherty (4-6, 3.49) and he has surrendered just 70 hits in over 90 innings of work. Take ST. LOUIS!

St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Cardinals over Pirates- Trends (winning and losing) are such a large part of handicapping baseball it's difficult to make a selection when 'against' the prevailing wisdom. Pittsburgh has caught fire winning 15 of their last 16 including 10 of 11 against NL Central competition. St. Louis who will start rookie left-hander Austin Gomber (1-0, 3.22 ERA) is just 2-7 the last nine meetings in Pittsburgh. The Pirates will start the struggling Ivan Nova (6-6, 4.33) who is 1-2 with a 4.18 ERA lifetime against the Cardinals. Gomber has worked just 22 innings but has surrendered only 15 hits while Nova has given up 125 hits in 114 innings. Take ST. LOUIS! 

Houston at L.A. Dodgers 1010 ET

Dodgers over Astros- Oh man, I see it happening each and every day. It starts with a few nagging injuries and then some of your top producers since to have lost their way. As a team you can see it but, losses start to amount and the free scoring and run producers are falling sort. In the meantime other teams are starting to find themselves and that is what is happening here. Houston is starting to show kinks in their armor and the Dodgers are getting healthy are with fresh additions are ready for their late season push. Take LOS ANGELES!

Atlanta at N.Y. Mets

Mets over Braves- Well, you guys have been betting on Jake deGrom (5-6, 1.82) all season and now that he is ready to win you have had enough. Yes. You are right about one thing the Mets are not a bet-able team on a daily basis especially when they have a quality hurler on the mound. New York (I'm embarrassed to acknowledge it) is horrible but no team goes winless and they are ready to give Jake some support. I can give you plenty of bullshit but I believe it is their time. Take NEW YORK METS!

N.Y Yankees at Boston

Yankees over Red Sox- Okay, it has got to the points where even the Red Sox are beginning to believe that they are good. The 'Bean-town' pessimist ism is a dangerously low level and it is time for them to come back to ground control. Luis Serverino (14-4, 2.94 ERA) has struggled since the All-Star game and he is so ready to just dominate an opponent and who better then the Boston Red Sox. The imposters will start Rick Porcello (13-4, 4.03) who is so fortunate to have the Re Sox support of over six runs per start. Well, not tonight fellers. Look for Servinero to dominate and the Yankees to get the much needed victory! Take the 27-time Word Champion NEW YORK YANKEES!

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

White Sox over Royals- Today's match-up between the Royals and White Sox has heavy trends work for Kansas City and against Chicago. Let's start with the pitchers, The visitors will send Brad Keller (4-4, 3.43 ERA) to the hill and he has won his last two starts while White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez (4-9, 4.57) who is 0-4 with an ERA of 8.72 in his last four starts. But, (there is always a but) Keller is 0-1 with a 9.53 ERA in four appearances against the Pale Hose while Lopez is 2-1 with a 3.90 ERA against the Royals in five career starts. Take KANSAS CITY!

Colorado at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Rockies- You guys should know by now how much I dislike coming back with a pervious days loser and that is what 'we' have here. St. Louis seems to be a team that I have trouble staying away from but with more good then bad results so I'm willing to pay against them when it is right and tonight it is not. The Rockies have had a great July and have won 20 of their last 26 but have had issues when playing the Cardinals. Colorado is 16-35 in the last 51 meetings against St. Louis and I expect the same here. Take ST. LOUIS!

Colorado at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Rockies- Golly, I like this match-up. Colorado off a four-game home winning streak including a sweep of the Athletics. Then bubble was burst last night as the Cardinals rallied from a 4-0 deficit to end the Rockies streak. But, the thing I like about this encounter is the advantage I have on the mound. St. Louis is start Jack Flaherty (4-5, 3.28 ERA) who is so hard to hit opponents have just 65 safeties in 85 innings. Rockies starter Jon Gray (8-7, 5.16) is 0-1 with an 11.88 ERA in two starts against the Cardinals. Take ST.LOUIS!

Cincinnati at Detroit 7:10 ET

Tigers over Redlegs- Not the greatest of match-ups but as former friend would say, 'there's got to a winner.' Cincinnati will start the much heralded Homer Bailey (1-7, 6.29 ERA) who turned in his first quality start last time out since April 15. Matthew Boyd (5-9, 4.53) notched his first wins since June 7 and has had back-to-back quality efforts. Head-to-head Bailey has surrendered 86 hits in just 68 innings while Boyd gave up 93 hits in 109 innings. Advantage Boyd. Take DETROIT!

Chicago at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Cubs- All of a sudden the Cubs ace Jon Lester (12-3, 3.06 ERA) is being slighted by the odds-makers and looking at his last five starts might give 'us' clue with an ERA of 6.31 and lasting under five-innings per start surrendering 14 walks and more hits then innings pitched. Lester is 7-5 with a 3.39 ERA in 15 starts against Pittsburgh and will be facing one of the 'hottest' teams in baseball. The Pirates are climbing back into the race winning 15 of their last 19. One is 'Hot' and one is 'Not.' Take PITTSBURGH!

San Francisco at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Giants- Sometimes for whatever reason an anomaly shows itself for a particular team during the season. The Padres have lost five straight games and are 2-12 in their last 14 and just 8-26 since June 15. San Diego is 5-6 against the Giants including 3-1 at Petco Park but here comes the anomaly they are 1-16 in the first game of a series in their last 17 and are 7-27 series openers. Derek Holland (5-8, 3.92 ERA) will make his second start since coming out of the bullpen while San Diego starter Eric Lauer (5-7, 5.29) and has thrown 11 innings in a pair of starts against the Giants in this his rookie season. Time for the Padres to break out at home. Take SAN DIEGO!

Milwaukee at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Giants over Brewers- The Milwaukee Brewers are pushing the Giants back down the ladder as they seek a four-game sweep in San Francisco. Win or lose the Brew Crew has clinched its first series win in San Francisco since 2010 and will start Junior Guerra (6-6, 3.13 ERA). Guerra who has pitched well at home is different on the road where his ERA is two runs higher at 4.53. Andrew Suarez (3-6, 3.99) has posted a 2.63 ERA in his last eight starts and gets the win today. Take the GIANTS!

Oakland at Colorado 3:10 ET

Rockies over A's- When you are hot and are hot and when you are not you are not! The Oakland A's have come back to earth after a glorious run where they won 27 of 34 games but have managed just 1-run in each of their losses to the Rockies at Coors Field the past two days. Meanwhile, the 'hot' streak in now with the Rockies as they are 15-4 in their last 19 at home. Frankie Montas (5-2, 3.54 ERA) returned to the starting rotation after a stint in the minors and has no record against Colorado. The Rockies will start German Marquez (8-8, 5.00) who was back from paternity leave and has been better at home where his ERA is 3.15 in 10 outings. Take COLORADO!

Philadelphia at Cincinnati 1:10 ET

Reds over Phillies- After opening this four game series with a win on Thursday against the Reds the first place Phillies have dropped their last two and will need a win to keep from losing three straight series to sub-.500 teams Miami and the Mets. Philadelphia will start Zach Eflin (7-2, 3.41 ERA) is 6-0 his last eight starts but was busted out after 2.2 innings in his last start against the Dodgers but escaped with a no decision. Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.30 ERA) who has allowed just seven runs in his last four starts and has gone winless in his last 10 appearances. Reds playing much better of late and get the win here. Take CINCINNATI!

Seattle at L.A. Angels 9:07 ET

Angels over Mariners- Time marches on and as it does greatness seeps slowly away from veteran stars. Felix Hernandez (8-8, 5.14 ERA) has become just another aging hurler as he fades toward the final curtain of a stellar career. 'King Felix' has slipped to the point where he has lasted five innings or less in seven of his last 12 starts and is 16-17 lifetime against Los Angeles. The Angels will start Jaime Barria (5-7, 3.80) who has dropped his last six decisions and hasn't picked up a win since June 1. He luck changes tonight. Take the ANGELS!

Oakland at Colorado 8:10 ET

Rockies over A's- After scoring 41 runs in their four game sweep of the Rangers at Texas one would expect the A's bats to add to their stat sheet in Colorado but things do not always happen they way we might expect. Oakland was shut down in 'homer happy' Coors Field Friday night managing to score one line run in their 3-1 loss. Although the loss was just their eighth is their last 35 games they have are facing the Rockies who have won 10 of their last 12 at home and 21 of their last 30. Brett Anderson ( 2-2, 5.46 ERA) will start for the A's while Antonio Senzatela (3-3, 5.55) who gets his second chance since coming off the DL. It works for him today. Take COLORADO!

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 4:05 ET

Cardinals over Cubs- They may just be a .500 club this season but the Cardinals are always ready to play against the Cubs. This afternoon they will start All-Star Miles Mikolas (10-3, 2.82 ERA) who has been yanked out of last two starts after five innings by 'new' manger Mike Shildt. Chicago will start Jose Quintana (9-6, 3.87) who has won all three of his starts in July after going winless in June. He is 4-2 with a 2.77 ERA in seven career starts against St. Louis but will struggle today. Take ST. LOUIS!

Seattle at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET

Angels over Mariners- As the venerable Satchel Page once said 'don't look back someone might be gaining on you.' Well, for the Mariners don't look back at now as Oakland who has won 22 of their last 27 while Seattle is 8-10 in their last 18 and haven't won back-to back games since July 3. Even with the return of Robinson Cano the Mariners have scored more then three runs just three times in their last 11 games. Left-hander Wade LeBlanc (6-1, 3.44 ERA) will face-off with the Angels lefty Andrew Heaney (6-6, 3.66) who has allowed 16 less hits then innings pitched. Take LOS ANGELES!

Chicago at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Cubs- St. Louis made a change at the top and it hasn't had an impact as of yet as they are 3-5 since the firing their manager and will be hosting their most bitter rivals the Chicago Cubs. The Cardinals will start Luke Weaver (5-9, 4.79 ERA) tonight who was bombed out by the Cubs last Saturday. The 'Baby Bears' will start Mike Montgomery (3-3, 3.73) who is just 1-1 against the Cardinals but with a fine 1.25 ERA allowing just 13 hits in 21 innings. So, with all this knowledge the 'Red Birds' open a small favorite. I'll take 'em. Take ST. LOUIS!

Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Phillies- I 'hate' coming back on a previous day's loser but, this is just the way it reads to me. Philadelphia has won 17 of their last 25 and are 4-0 against the Reds this season. The unfortunate thing for them they have the 'over-rated' Nick Pivetta (6-8, 4.69 ERA) going to the hill while the Reds will start Anthony DeSclafani (4-3, 5.40) who has dropped his last two starts but is 3-1 in four appearances against the Phillies. Take CINCINNATI!

Oakland at Texas 8:05 ET

Rangers over Athletics- Shades of 2006 as the Oakland A's are 26-7 in their last 33 games and 24-8 in their last 32 road contests. The A's have outscored the Rangers 16-0 after the sixth inning the past two night and will send Trevor Cahill (1-2, 2.95 ERA) to the hill and he is 10-4 with a 2.81 ERA in 18 career starts against Texas. The Rangers will start the venerable veteran Bartolo Colon (5-8, 4.85) who will a win will become the winningest Latin American pitcher in MLB history is 10-6 with a 3.34 ERA against Oakland in 18 career starts. It a turn of events the Rangers get ti done tonight. Take TEXAS!

L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta 7:35 ET

Dodgers over Braves- This matchup pits two clubs that are both 10-games above .500 and will send a pair of experienced hurlers to the mound. Los Angeles will start Rich Hill (3-4, 4.26 ERA) who lost a month of the season to a finger blister but has posted a 2.95 ERA since returning holding opponents to a .226 batting average. The Braves will start Anibal Sanchez (5-2, 2.76) who has been outstanding allowing just 54 hits in 72 innings (That is really good folks) and has a 1.06 WHIP on the season. He is 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA in six starts against the Dodgers while Hill is 4-0 with a 2.04 ERA lifetime against Atlanta. In what should be a great encounter I will take the favorite. Take the DODGERS!

Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Phillies- For the third time in the last four days the Redlegs will face a pitcher making his MLB debut as Ranger Suarez makes his first 'big league' start and it is the 4th straight game again a rookie hurler. Cincinnati who got off to a terrible start to the season and are in last place in the NL Central have are 7-2-1 in their last 10 series and will send Tyler Mahle (7-8, 4.32 ERA). Philadelphia is on a streak of their own winning 25 of 39 and are 10-2-1 in their last 13 series. This time the home team takes advantage...play on CINCINNATI!

Houston at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Astros- At first glance it would appear that the Astros have the pitching advantage when comparing tonight's starters in Colorado. Houston has Charlie Morton (11-2, 2.96 ERA) starting against the Rockies and he is having his finest career year while Colorado's Jon Gray (8-7, 5.44) is making his second start after being recalled for the minors. Looking closer we find that Morton is 2-2 with a 4.53 ERA in eight career starts and is 1-1 with an ERA near 7 at Coors Field. Gray had his finest start of the season in his first start upon returning to the 'Bigs' allowing just one-run in 7.2 innings against Seattle and this momentum will stay with him here. Take COLORADO!

Washington at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Nationals over Brewers- The Nationals climb into contention was handed another set back Monday as they lost to the Brewers 6-1 and fell a game under .500. Milwaukee who currently has injury issues will send Junior Guerra (6-6, 3.23 ERA) to the hill in his first start off the Disabled List. The struggling Nats will send Jeremy Hellickson (4-1, 3.29) to the mound and he has put together two straight wins where he has allowed just one run in 11+ innings. He is 4-1 with a 2.53 ERA on the road and is 3-1 lifetime against the Brewers. Take WASHINGTON!

St. Louis at Cincinnati 7L10 ET

Reds over Cardinals- It happens every year, a club is 'hot' before the All-Star break and the time off breaks their momentum. This year that team is the Reds who were on a 4-game win streak and had posted victories in nine of 14 games. Since the break Cincinnati is 0-4 and will be sending Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.49 ERA) against St. Louis and he is 0-3 with a 5.24 ERA on four career starts against the Redbirds. The struggling Cardinals have lost six of nine and will start Daniel Poncedeleon who at 26 has found the 'Fountain of Youth' making his first MLB start at after a season when he had brain surgery after being struck in the head by a line drive. Sorry, dude great story but this comeback falls short. Take CINCINNATI!

San Francisco at Oakland 9:05 ET

Athletics over Giants- The Bay Bridge series continues in Oakland where the A's will try and get even in this series after bowing to their cross-bridge rivals Friday night. Madison Bumgarner (3-3, 2.90 ERA) improved his record against the A's to 4-2 with a 4.62 ERA in six starts while Oakland starter Trevor Cahill (1-2, 3.10) makes just his second start since his Achilles injury and he is 7-5 with a 3.97 ERA in 18 career appearances versus San Francisco. The trends are one-sided and I will use them for support as the Giants are 2-10 in Bumgarner's last 12 road starts and the A's are 8-2 in inter-league games and 21-7 in their last 28 overall. Take OAKLAND!

Oakland at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Giants over A's- The 'Bay Bridge' series continues with both the Giants and the Athletics playing their best ball of the season. Oakland has won five straight and 7-0-1 in their last eight series while San Francisco is just 5-4 in their last nine but are 11-0-2 in their last 13 series since April. Sean Manaea (8-6, 3.44 ERA) started the year 4-2 with a 1.03 ERA in his first six starts but is 1-4 with a 7.18 ERA in his last six outings. The Jints will start Andrew Suarez (3-5, 3.75) who has surrendered just one run in each of his last four starts and has posted a 2.91 ERA at home. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Oakland at San Francisco 10:05 ET

Giants over Athletics- Oakland has surprised the pundits and are just five-game out of the AL Wild Card spot having gone 7-0-1 in their last eight series. Tonight they will start Brett Anderson (1-2, 5.75 ERA) who is making his first start since joining the Disabled List on May 18. The Giants will start Jeff Samardzija (1-5, 6.42) who should have risked the injuries and played football as his baseball career has never shaped-up. He hasn't won since he's debut this season against the Angels and is 2-2 with a 7.92 ERA lifetime against Oakland. The Giants are 31-17 at home and will surprise with a win here today. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Tampa Bay at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Rays- All of a sudden before the All-Star break the Twins have come to life winning seven of their last eight while Tampa Bay has been struggling on the road losing 15 of their last 20. The Rays will start Nathan Eovaldi (3-3, 3.35 ERA) who has flirted with a perfect game of late and is 2-2 with a 4.78 ERA lifetime against the Twins. Minnesota will send Jake Odorizzi (4-6, 4.28) to the hill who will be facing his old teammates for the first time. Take MINNESOTA!

Texas at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Rangers- The Rangers have come back to earth after finishing the month of June on an 11-2 run but have reverted back to form by dropping eight of their last 10. Baltimore who has the worst record in baseball still have the most sought after commodities in Manny Machado who is hitting .316 with 23 homers while the Orioles have lost nine of 11. Even though the Orioles will start Alex Cobb (2-11, 6.67 ERA) who has been horrid this season he is 1-0 with a 2.91 lifetime ERA against Texas while veteran Cole Hamels (4-8, 4.28) is 1-4 with a 5.35 ERA in six starts against Baltimore. Take the ORIOLES!

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Brewers- The Pirates appear to have picked-up the pace winning four of their last five after dropping their previous five. Milwaukee who is in first place in the NL Central have lost three of four on their current road trip and are just 19-21 within the Division. With yesterday's opening game series win Pittsburgh improved to 4-2 against the Brewers this season and will be starting rookie Nick Kingman (3-4, 4.26 ERA) who has a win over Milwaukee. Pirates at home Friday night...take PITTSBURGH!

Philadelphia at Baltimore 6:05 ET

Orioles over Phillies- This is a make-up game from a rainout back in mid May. Philadelphia has won 10 of their last 14 and will send Nick Pivetta (5-7, 4.62 ERA) to the mound against Baltimore's Kevin Gausman (4-6, 4.11) who will face the Phillies for the first time in his career. With the Phillies fighting for first place and the Orioles posting the worst record in baseball I find this 'line' of virtual pick-em to be intriguing. This evening Gausman gets the support that has been lacking in his starts. Take BALTIMORE!

Seattle at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET

Angels over Mariners- If the Angels who started the season with such promise are to catch Seattle for the second Wild Card spot they need to defeat them head-to-head. Last night's win for LA came after spotting the Mariners a 3-spot in the top of the first before their offensive assault started. Seattle starter Marco Gonzalez (9-5, 3.64 ERA) has five career starts against the Angels and is 1-0 with a 3.91 ERA while striking out 21 in 17 innings while LA starter Jaime Barria (5-5, 3.39) who has lost his last four decisions. This is his third start against Seattle this season and the third time is a charm...Take the ANGELS!

Seattle at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET

Angels over Mariners- Not only did these two clubs meet last week but both these starting pitchers will face-off once again making it two straight head-to-head meetings between the two starters. Seattle will start Mike Leake (8-5, 4.11 ERA) who is 1-2 with 4.07 ERA against LA this season while Garrett Anderson (5-4, 3.42) makes his third straight start against Seattle (he was on the DL) and he has had success against his Western rivals going 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA. Take the ANGELS!

Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Diamondbacks- The term revenge is rarely used when discussing baseball matchups but the Rockies have some motivation entering this three-game series. Arizona has won five of the six meetings this season scoring 47 runs including a 3-game sweep at Colorado in June. Tonight's matchup pits two of the 'hottest' pitchers in the NL as the Diamondbacks will send Patrick Corbin (6-3, 3.05 ERA) against the Rockies Tyler Anderson (6-3, 3.90). Corbin who is 8-3 with a 4.68 ERA in 18 games against Colorado is 0-0 in his last three starts allowing only 13 hits in his last 19 innings while Anderson has pitched eight scoreless innings in each of his last two starts. Off a dismal 3-7 home stand the D'backs struggle here. Take COLORADO!

Washington at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Nationals- The most over-rated team (Washington) with the most over-rated player (Bryce Harper) are still floundering having lost 10 of their last 14 and are the break-even mark after 90 games. Pittsburgh (Power Play winner) posted their first win in five tries against the Nats Monday and will start Joe Musgrove (3-3, 3.79 ERA) who is returning off the DL with his first start since June 29 and has no record against Washington. The Nationals will start Jeremy Hellickson (2-1,3.81) who is making his 3rd starts since coming off the DL and is 3-1 with a 2.38 ERA against the Bucs winning twice at PNC Park. The Pirates have won their last two and tonight makes three straight wins. Take PITTSBURGH!

Washington at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Nationals- Washington has moved one-game above .500 and already is 4-0 against Pittsburgh this season while the Pirates just ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the Phillies 4-1 on Sunday. The Nationals will start rookie Jefry Rodriguez (0-0, 5.52 ERA) who has better success in the minors then his short appearances in the 'Bigs.' Ivan Nova (4-6, 4.48) is 2-1 with a 3.52 ERA in five starts since coming off the disabled list. Take PITTSBURGH!

Philadelphia at New York 4:10 ET

Mets over Phillies- The Mets who started the season 11-1 have been beset with injuries and poor overall play have lost 17 of their last 20 will be sending Zack Wheeler (2-6, 4.36 ERA) to the hill. Wheeler has actually pitched fairly good baseball in his last 11 outings but has a 0-4 record to show for it. He received a no-decision his last two starts despite outstanding performances before the Mets bullpen (the worst in MLB) gave up the win. Phillies starter Zach Eflin (7-2, 2.97) is working on a six-game winning streak and will most likely pitch the first game of this double-headed. You MUST have this pitching match-up! Take the METS!

LA Dodgers at LA Angels-

Angels over Dodgers- The Dodgers who at one point were 10-games under .500 have the best record in baseball the last two months going 32-14. They will start Alex Wood (5-5, 3.84 ERA) has gone 5-1 during this Dodgers run but struggled in inter-league play this season getting pounded for seven runs and seven hits to Oakland in early April and is 3-6 lifetime against the Angels. The Angels will start Andrew Heaney (4-6, 3.94) who is 4-2 with a 2.18 ERA at home. The Angels have won seven of the 11 meetings in this series. Take the ANGELS!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Brewers over Braves- Atlanta's Sean Newcomb (8-3, 3.10 ERA) has been the mark of consistency going 8-1 with a 2.33 ERA in his pervious 15 starts until his last outing against the Yankees surrendering five runs and five walks in 2.2 innings. Milwaukee will start Junior Guerra (5-5, 2.87) who is holding opponents to a .217 average and has allowed three runs or less in 11 of his 16 starts. Take the BREWERS!

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 4:05 ET

Pirates over Phillies- I hate to come back on a loser as I posted the Pirates Friday and they were demolished by Philadelphia 17-5 for 'our' Megabucks loss. The Phillies will start former Cy Young award winner Jake Arrieta (5-6, 3.54 ERA) who has struggled in his last six starts with a 6.16 ERA. Pittsburgh will start James Taillon (5-6, 4.05) was 3-2 with a 2.90 ERA in June and is 1-1 lifetime against the Phillies. Although the Pirates have lost four straight and the Phils all five meetings this season the Buc's come through today. Take PITTSBURGH!

St. Louis at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Cardinals over Giants- After a disastrous home stand St. Louis has taken to the road and won 3-of-4 while scoring 27 runs. The Cardinals will start John Gant (2-3, 3.92 ERA) who has faced the Giants twice with an 0-0 record and a 2.25 ERA. San Francisco has lost four straight and will send rookie Derek Rodriguez (3-1. 3.16) who's father Pudge is a member of the Hall of Fame and the 26-year old rookie has never faced St. Louis. The Cards are hot and the Giants are not...take ST. LOUIS!

Colorado at Seattle 10:10 ET

Rockies over Mariners- Colorado is known for their home field that is primed for hitters but gives pitchers nightmares. Just about every hitter that has come to the plate in the 'Mile-High City' experiences inflated results. Pitchers on the other hand are not so comfortable on the mound there and Rockies starter German Marquez (6-8, 5.14 ERA) is a prime example. While throwing to a 2-5 home record with a 7.93 ERA he is a much more acceptable 4-3 and 2.76 ERA on the road and he is 4-0 lifetime in July. The Rockies have won six of seven and while the Mariners have won nine of 10 but fall short today. Take COLORADO!

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Phillies- The last time these two met was in late April and Philadelphia swept the four-game series allowing only five total runs. They are on a current 4-games winning streak and will be sending Nick Pivetta (5-7, 4.66 ERA) to the mound who has no decisions against the Pirates and are 2-7 in his last seven starts. Pittsburgh will start Trevor Williams (6-6, 4.22) has won just one of this last eight starts and is 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA in two starts against the Phillies. In his lone start against them this season he allowed two runs on just one hit and took the loss. This time he gets some of it back. Take PITTSBURGH!

St. Louis at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Cardinals over Giants- Johnny Cueto (3-0, 0.84 ERA) was off to a fantastic start until sidelined the past two month with an elbow injury and is making his first start since April 28. This will be his 24th career start against St. Louis and he is 7-8 with a 3.74 ERA and will be opposed by the Cardinals Luke Weaver (4-7, 5.16) and he is 1-1 lifetime against San Francisco with a 1.86 ERA. Oddly enough, all four of Weaver's wins have come on the road and with the Cards late explosion last night they have all the momentum. Take ST. LOUIS!

LA Angels at Seattle 4:10 ET

Angels over Mariners- The streaking Seattle Mariners have won eight straight and trail division leading Houston by just a half-game while leading the Angels by 11 games in the AL West. Los Angeles activated Shohei Ohtani from the DL Tuesday (0-4 last night) and were just 8-14 during his absence. After one of the hottest streaks of his career Mile Trout has slumped the past week and the Angels have slipped along with him. Seattle will start Mike Leake (8-4, 4.01 ERA) who is 3-1 with a 2.49 ERA in four career starts against the Angels while Garrett Richards (4-4, 3.42) gets the nod and he is 6-4 with a 3.05 ERA against Seattle in 12 career starts. Take LOS ANGELES!

L.A. Angels at Seattle 10:10 ET

Angels over Mariners- The biggest surprise turn around my just be the Mariners who for the most part have been doing it without Robinson Cano who has been suspended for PED use. Los Angeles is fighting to stay in range but have dropped seven of their last nine while Seattle is on their longest winning streak of the year at seven. The Angels will start lefty Andrew Heaney (4-5, 3.95 ERA) and he is 1-2 in four career starts against the Mariners while lefty Wade LeBlanc (3-0, 3.38) has only one career appearance against the Angels. Still, Take LOS ANGELES!

San Francisco at Colorado 8:10 ET

Rockies over Giants- The Giants who are having a big-time come-back season will have to do better when their ace Madison Bumgarner is on the mound after blowing a late 2-run lead last night. San Francisco who is just 19-27 on the road will start Chris Stratton (8-5, 4.45 ERA) who is 1-0 lifetime against Colorado but has an ERA of 6.19 in four lifetime appearances against them. The Rockies have called up from Triple-A right-hander Antonio Senzatela (2-1, 6.23) who went 3-0 with a 4.24 ERA last season against the Giants. Take COLORADO!

Boston at Washington 6:05 ET

Nationals over Red Sox- The struggling Nationals are just 1-game over the breakeven mark and have lost their last three while Boston just continues to set the pace in the AL. Washington has dropped eight of their last 10 while Bryce Harper who has two homers in his last four games believes he belongs in the All-Star game despite his .210 batting average. Tanner Roark (3-9, 4.10 ERA) who is 1-7 in his last 11 starts owns a 3.22 ERA in 22 career inter-league games. Take the NATIONALS!