N.Y.Yankees at Houston 2:10 ET

Yankees over Astros- The strength of the Yankees team is supposed to be their bullpen but they have been blowing games in relief with Joe Giardi failure to use Aroldis Chapman properly as at have blown 15 save opportunities. New York will try and go as far as they can with Luis Severino (5-3, 3.15 ERA) who was dominate his last time out striking out 12 White Sox in seven innings allowing one run and has pitched at least six innings in seven straight starts with the lone negative appearance was against the Astros on May 14. Houston will start Mike Fiers (5-3, 3.98) who surrendered two homers to the Yankees in his April start. This time it's the Yankees...take NEW YORK!

San Francisco at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET

Giants over Pirates- San Francisco has won five-straight and now are 'just' 19-games under .500 trailing the first place LA Dodgers by a full 23-games. Pittsburgh also under .500 continues to struggle losing their last two and will send Trevor Williams (3-3, 4.82 ERA) to the hill against the Giants Jeff Samardzija (3-9, 4.63). Considering his tough luck and the fact that San Francisco is 6-14 in their last 20 road games seeing Samardzija favored on the road raises and eyebrow here. Take Giants are playing much better and get the nod here. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Boston at Toronto 1:07 ET

Blue Jays over Red Sox- The Red Sox have moved into first-place in the AL East at their halfway point of the season and have won three straight while Toronto is in the AL East cellar with three straight losses and seven of its last nine. Boston will start Drew Pomeranz (7-4, 3.81 ERA) who is 4-1 in his last seven starts but is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA in four games against the Blue Jays while Toronto will start Joe Biagini (2-7, 4.50) who is making his final start after coming out of the bullpen to start for the injured Aaron Sanchez. Biagini has pitched in hard luck as he's allowed less then one-hit per innings pitched and gets the win here. Take TORONTO!  

Cardinals over Nationals- The beat goes on in St. Louis when the Nationals arrive in town as the Cardinals defeated Washington for the 22nd time in their last 29 meetings in St, Louis. The Cards have won five of their last six as they slowly climb back into the NL Central race and will send Michael Wacha (4-3, 4.50 ERA) and he has had success against the Nationals going 2-2 with a stellar 1.57 ERA in four career starts. Gio Gonzalez (7-2, 2.87) who has been outstanding with 14 quality starts in 16 appearances this season. Remember teams win games and the Cardinals have the Nats 'number' when playing in Busch Stadium. Take ST. LOUIS!

Tampa Bay at Baltimore 4:05 ET

Rays over Orioles- Baltimore has had their way against the Rays winning 15 of the last 22 meetings including 11 of 15 at Camden Yards. The Orioles with start Dylan Bundy (8-6, 3.73 ERA) who leads the team in victories while Tampa Bay will send Jake Odorizzi (4-3, 4.00) to the hill who has just one win in his last seven starts. Bundy started the season fast but Baltimore is just 2-6 in his last eight starts while Odorizzi has allowed just 67 hits in 74.1 innings work. Take TAMPA BAY!

Texas at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

White Sox over Rangers- Two bottom feeders face-off in Chicago with a twist Saturday afternoon as two former teammates will oppose each other for the first time. The Rangers Cole Hamels (2-0, 4.38 ERA) is making just his second start since coming of the disabled list and he will see Derek Holland (5-7, 4.26) on the hill for the White Sox. Texas has lost their last three contests and Hamels allowed allowed seven runs and eight hits along with four walks in his first start off the DL in 4.1 innings. Chicago has won seven of the last nine meetings and Holland gets the nod here...Take WHITE SOX!

Washington at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Nationals- 'If I only had a brain'...Nationals manager Dusty Baker still doesn't has a clue on how to handle pitchers as the Nationals once again blew a ninth inning lead surrendering three runs to the Cubs in yesterday's 5-4 loss. Tonight Washington will start Tanner Roark (6-5, 5.15 ERA) who has a four-start winless streak coming off a loss to the Reds where he surrendered six runs and nine hits in six innings and has allowed 19 runs and 24 hits in his last 13.2 innings of 'work.' St. Louis will start Mike Leake (5-6, 3.12 ERA) who is among the league ERA leaders in winless in his last six starts. Leake has allowed just 87 hits in 98 innings while Roark has allowed 102 hits in 92.2 innings. The Nationals has struggled in St Louis where they have won just seven of their last 28 meetings. The difference between the two starters in dramatic and the Cardinals has a huge edge. Take ST. LOUIS!

Miami at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Marlins over Brewers- Talk about two ships passing in opposite directions tonight's starting pitchers in Milwaukee are performing well and poorly. Miami's Edinson Volquez (4-8, 4.15 ERA) started the season 0-7 but has turned things around winning four of his last five including the season's first no-hitter. The Brewers Matt Garza on the other hand has lost his last two starts and is 1-4 with a 6.32 ERA in his last six outings and he is 3-3 with a 5.11 ERA in eight career starts against the Marlins. Volquez is the more difficult pitcher to hit as he has allowed just 69 hits in 82+ innings and Miami has won 6-six of the last eight meetings. Take the MARLINS!  

Boston at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Red Sox- Boston is playing pretty good baseball when the are in their little band box they call Fenway Park but as in the past struggle away from home where they are 19-21 on the season and have dropped six of their last 10. Former Tigers hurler Doug Fister (0-1, 4.50 ERA) gets his second start for the Red Sox and he has struggled in Toronto in the past with a 1-1 record and 5.06 ERA. Toronto will start Marco Estrada (4-6, 4.89) who has received only 3.2 run support in his starts this season. Although the Blue Jays are in the AL East cellar and have lost five of their last seven the 'numbers' here say...Take TORONTO!

Atlanta at San Diego 9:10 ET

Padres over Braves- San Diego is looking for their first back-to-back series victories since early April as they host Atlanta for the rubber match of this three-game series. The Braves will start Jaime Garcia (2-5, 4.03 ERA) who has just one win in his last nine starts and has been horrid in his ast two allowing six runs and seven hits in each of his last two starts. The Padres who have won 16 of the last 21 meetings against the Braves in San Diego will start Dinelson Lamet (2-2, 6.60) who had 12 strikeouts against the Brewers has enough to keep Atlanta bats silent. Take the PADRES!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Brewers- After dropping 13-of-14 the Cincinnati Reds have won 3-of-4 and are seeking a three-game sweep of the NL Central Division leading Brewers tonight. Jimmy Nelson (5-4, 3.50 ERA) is coming off his first loss in a month losing to Atlanta 5-4 last Friday but is 4-3 in his career against the Reds. Cincinnati give Homer Bailey (0-1, 43.20) the ball and he was bombed in his only start of the season giving up eight runs in 1.2 innings against Washington. Look for Bailey to rebound in his second effort of the season tonight. Take CINCINNATI!

Chicago Cubs at Washington 4:05 ET

Nationals over Cubs- Chicago who was expected to run away with the NL Central have struggled all season to remain at .500 received more bad news yesterday as MVP Kris Bryant will miss today's contest because of an ankle sprain and will join Jason Hayward and Ben Zobrist on the bench. The Cubs will also be without catcher Miguel Montero who was designated for assignment after allowing seven stolen bases on Tuesday against the Nationals. The 'Mojo' for this encounter is either all good or all bad as the Cubs are reeling and the Nats are rising. Take WASHINGTON!  

Texas at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Rangers- The Indians scored just three total runs in three of their last four games but did scored 15 runs (after trailing 8-0) on Monday against the Rangers before being held to just one run last night. Texas meanwhile has won three of their last four on this road trip scoring 26 runs in those four games. Yu Darish (6-5, 3.12 ERA) gets the start for the Rangers and he has had a lifetime of trouble against Cleveland going 1-4 to date while Trevor Bauer (6-6, 5.53 ERA) who has 20 strikeouts in his last four outings will start for the Tribe. Look for the Indians to bounce back here. Take CLEVELAND!

New York Mets at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Mets- Two young left-handers will face-off in Miami as the Marlins host the struggling Mets. After a rough start to the season at home where the Marlins won just seven of their first 22 contests they have won 14-of-18. New York on the other hand is eight games under .500 and their seems to be no coming back this season with injuries mounting as the season wears on. Steven Matz (1-1, 3.60 ERA) off the disabled list himself gets the start tonight and he is 1-2 lifetime against the Marlins while Miami will start winless Jeff Locke (0-3, 5.70). The Marlins have won seven of the last 11 meetings against the Mets and are once again the side tonight. Take MIAMI!  

Atlanta at San Diego 10:10 ET

Braves over Padres- The Atlanta Braves who most had given-up for 'dead' have rallied the past month and are just a few games (3) under .500. They are 14-10 in June and have won seven of their last nine while San Diego just defeated Detroit 2-of-3 at home and are 19-19 as hosts. The Padres will start Jhoulys Chacin (6-6, 4.95 ERA) who is 1-3 lifetime against the Pods while the Braves will start Sean Newcomb (0-2, 1.96) who has had three solid outing without a victory. Atlanta has won four consecutive series as are 12-7 in their last 19 contests. Take ATLANTA!

St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 ET

Cardinals over Diamondbacks- They say that stats are for losers but the Diamondbacks have some impressive 'numbers' that prove it wrong. Arizona is 15-3 in their last 18 contests and are 14-2 at home in their last 16 while the Cardinals who have won their last two games have dropped 25 of their last 39. With these kind of 'numbers' it is difficult to see how St. Louis is favored here as they are just 15-20 on the road while Arizona is 29-10 at home. The reason most likely is Carlos Martinez (6-6. 2.87 ERA) who has posted 10 quality starts in his last 11 outings and is 2-0 with a 1.76 ERA at Chase Field. That's it for me. Take ST. LOUIS!

Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Rays over Pirates- The Rays Alex Cobb (6-5, 4.05 ERA) is beginning to work like a player from 'yesteryear,' no not because he lost 19 game last season but because he is willing to work late into games as is evidenced by the 110 pitches he threw last time out. Some believe that he will be 'tired' here but as previous hurlers ( Server, Ryan, Gibson and others) have show the more you work the stronger you get. In inter-league play Cobb is 9-3 lifetime with a 2.79 ERA in 14 career starts. Trevor Williams (3-3, 5.09) who is making the transition from reliever to starter will go for the Pirates and is making his first inter:league start. Take TAMPA BAY!

Colorado at San Francisco 10:10 ET

Giants over Rockies- Between these two NL West rivals they have lost their last 10 games as both clubs enter this fray on five-game losing streaks. For the last-place Giants it is as bad as it gets as they carry the worse record in baseball into tonight's game. Colorado will start German Marquez (5-3, 3.92 ERA) has won five of his last six decisions but lost his only career start against the Giants surrendering six runs and 12 hits in 4.1 innings last September. San Francisco will start Jeff Samardzija (2-9, 4.74) who has won just one of his last seven starts despite allowing four runs or less six times in those starts. This time around he gets the win. Take the GIANTS!

Detroit at San Diego 4:40 ET

Padres over Tigers- The Tigers are sinking faster than a lead weight as they have dropped eight straight games and 13 of 16 as they sit in the cellar of the AL Central. San Diego has won their last three and will start Clayton Richard (5-7, 4.20 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 2.76 ERA against Detroit in four career games. The Tigers will go with Jordan Zimmermann (5-5, 5.25) who is 3-2 with a 1.69 ERA in four career games against the Padres but will run into trouble here as his teammates are 8-22 against the AL and NL West this season. Take SAN DIEGO!

Toronto at Kansas City 2:15 ET

Blue Jays over Royals- Very quietly the Royals have moved over .500 winning 11 of their last 13 games including their last three. The Blue Jays who were also struggling to reach .500 have dropped their last three and five of their last six to fall 4-game under the break even point. Francisco Liriano (3-3, 5.76 ERA) is 6-5 lifetime against Kansas City including one start last season where he allowed just two earned runs in six innings without a decision. There must be something about the weekends because the Blue Jays are 35-17 on Sundays. Take TORONTO!  

Oakland at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

Athletics over White Sox- Talk about 'young' players the A's who are always selling their talent to meet payroll had three rookies hit their first MLB homers in the same game in Saturday's 10-2 win over Chicago. Oakland will start former All-star Sonny Gray (2-3, 4.84 ERA) who has not won in five starts but is 1-0 lifetime against the White Sox who have lost five of six and are 19-33 against right-handers this season. Chicago will start Derek Holland (5-7, 4.48) who is 1-3 in his last four starts allowing 22 runs in 15.2 innings and is 0-1 with a 5.06 ERA in three games against the A's. Take OAKLAND!

Detroit at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Tigers- The Tigers have lost seven straight and have dropped to 9-games under .500 and are 14-25 on the road. San Diego has struggled in inter-league play losing 15 of their last 21 played and will be starting rookie Dinelson Lamet (2-2, 7.50 ERA) who is coming off a 12 strikeout performance against the Brewers and has 37 strikeouts in just 24 MLB innings. Detroit will start Anibal Sanchez (0-0, 7.96) who is 0-2 lifetime against the Padres and will fall short here once again. Take SAN DIEGO!

Oakland at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

Athletics over White Sox- When two teams with terrible records meet a former 'friend' of my used to say 'if they play there has got to be a winner.' This is sort of how I see this game after reviewing the stats for both these teams. Oakland who is in last place in the AL West has lost 23 of 29 road games including last night's win which was their first in their last five games. Chicago has dropped four of their last five will start James Shields (1-0, 2.42 ERA) who is 6-5 with a 4.15 ERA in 16 starts against the A's. Rookie Daniel Gossett (0-2, 7.20) who is looking for his first MLV win and he gets it here. Tale OAKLAND!  

Toronto at Kansas City 2:15 ET

Blue Jays over Royals- The winningest pitcher in the AL starts for the Royals who reached the .500 mark for yesterday for the first time since mid-April as Jason Vargas (10-3, 2.27 ERA). Toronto who is 3-games under .500 will start Marco Estrada (4-5, 4.98) who is in the mist of a four-game winless streak. The trends are all one-sided but the line is not. Kansas City is 10-2 in their last 12 overall and the Blue Jays are 1-7 in their last eight in Kansas City. Things turn today...take TORONTO!

Pittsburgh at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Pirates over Cardinals- The last time the Pirates were in St. Louis back April they lost three straight 2-1 games and have lost seven straight at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals who are five-games under .500 with send ace Adam Wainwright (7-5, 5.75 ERA) to the mound and he has struggled this season as he is off his career low 1.2 innings pitched as a starter against Baltimore surrendering nine runs and three homers. The Pirates will start Jameson Taillon (3-2, 3.38) and he has no career record against the Cards but will pick up his first career victory against them here. Take PITTSBURGH!

Oakland at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Athletics over White Sox- Oakland enters this contest off four straight home losses to Houston after having swept a four-game series against the New York Yankees also at home. Chicago just ended a three-game losing streak of their own with a 9-0 win over Minnesota last night. The A's will start Jharel Cotton (4-7, 5.40 ERA) on the hill and he posted his first win in six weeks against the Yankees last time out. Mikw Pelfrey (3-5, 3.56) has been inconsistent and is off his best performance of the season winning at Toronto yielding one run and four hits while picking up the victory. Pelfry is 0-4 against Oakland with a 7.97 ERA. Take the ATHLETICS!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:35 ET

Braves over Brewers- The Milwaukee Brewers regained the lead over the Cubs in the NL Central as they have won seven of their last 10 and will send Jimmy Nelson (5-3, 3.28 ERA) to the mound against the Braves. Atlanta who took 3-of-4 from San Francisco this week have also won seven of their last 10 and will start Mike Foltynewicz (4-5, 4.26) who rebounded nicely in his last start after getting shelled by Washington in his previous start. Nelson who lost 16 games last season lost to the Braves in April surrendering five runs and 11 hits in just five innings. Take ATLANTA!

Cleveland at Baltimore 7:10 ET

Indians over Orioles- It's been good for the Indians the past week or so as they have won seven of their last eight and have moved into first-place in the AL Central a game-and-a half ahead of Minnesota. Hot hitting has been the key as Jose Ramirez has had nine straight multi-fit games along with Encarnacion who has been hot at the plate. Baltimore has dropped 10 of their last 14 allowing at least five runs per game in 18 consecutive games. Cleveland's Mile Clevinger (2-3, 3.89 ERA) gets the nod for the Indians and he has no record against the Orioles while Baltimore's starter Wade Miley (3-4, 4.29) has surrendered six runs in less then six innings in both of his past two starts and has an ERA of 12.66 in his last three starts. It is no wonder the Indians are favored. Take CLEVELAND!

Houston at Oakland 10:05 ET

A's over Astros- Another one of those confusing 'numbers' where yo feel that you are getting 'gypped' on the price. Here is Houston the best team in baseball winning their last two (against Oakland) with a 25-8 record on the road and they are such an inviting price. Houston's Mike Fiers (4-2, 4.00 ERA) is unbeaten in his last five starts but is 0-2 with a 4.32 ERA against Oakland in six careers starts. Sean Manaea (6-3, 4.01) has posted a 1.71 ERA in five career starts against the Astros. Take the ATHLETICS!

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Pirates over Brewers- It looks to me like these two clubs are returning to the center with the first-place Brewers coming back down to reality and struggling Pirates warming up. Since Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen was dropped to sixth in the line-up he has been on a tear hitting .406 with six homers, 19 RBI's in 64 at bats while Eric Thames has struck-out seven times and is 0-12 in his last three games. One is hot and one is not...stay with the trends in baseball. Take PITTSBURGH!  

Toronto at Texas 8:05 ET

Blue Jays over Rangers- Now be it ever how small, the fact that the Blue Jays came up the favorite in this contest had me raise and eyebrow. Here is why, to start with Texas has a better record then Toronto and is at home where they are 21-16 while the Jays are 25-29 on the road. Now, that happens often enough but it didn't stop there. Toronto starter Joe Biagini (1-6, 4.26 ERA) is 0-5 in his last six starts and has already lost to the Rangers, but in that loss he did hold Texas to two runs in six innings. Maybe he has a good game in him. I have TORONTO!  

Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Diamondbacks- Two of the hottest teams in baseball as Arizona has won their last seven and 9-of-10 and Colorado has won their last five and 7-of-10. Matt Grienke (8-3, 3.00 ERA) of the D'backs has struggled his last two turns failing to make it past five innings but is 1-0 this season and 8-4 lifetime against the Rockies. Colorado will start German Marquez (5-3, 4.19) has surrendered one or no earned runs in five of his last seven starts and comes up favored here. Take COLORADO!

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 7:40 ET

Pirates over Brewers- Milwaukee has surprised the 'experts' as they currently lead the NL Central despite being two-games under .500 at home. Pittsburgh who has won six of their last 10 has defeated the Brewers seven of the last eight meetings and will start Chad Kuhl (1-6, 5.61 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 1.76 ERA in three career starts against Milwaukee. The pitching match-up has me upside down here as Brewers starter Zach Davis (7-3, 4.9) who has won seven of his last eight decisions after starting the season 0-2, while Kuhl is winless in his last 12 starts after a win in his first start of the year. Davis is 1-2 with and ERA of 9.56 in four career starts against the Pirates. Today it is PITTSBURGH!  

San Francisco at Atlanta 7:35 ET

Giants over Braves- This one might be difficult to swallow as the Giants are so weak offensively that they have scored just four hits and two runs or less in nine of their last 20 games. The Jinx have lost seven straight and 15 of their last 20 and are in last place in the NL West with only the Phillies with a worse overall record in the league. Yet, with all this San Francisco opened as the favorite on the road where they are 12-28 (30%) and starter Matt Moore is 0-4 with a 9.24 ERA away from home. Something is NOT right here. Take SAN FRANCISCO!  

Boston at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Red Sox over Royals- A pair of clubs that started the season slowly are starting to get into the swing of things as Kansas City has won seven of their last eight and the Red Sox have won seven of their last 10. Boston's current run has them tied with New York for the AL East lead and will start rookie Hector Velazquez (1-1, 6.48 ERA) who is making his second career start. Kansas City will start Jason Hammel (3-6, 5.05) who is 1-3 with a 4.61 ERA in 13 career appearances against the Red Sox. Boston is just better and is beginning to put it together. Take the RED SOX!  

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 7:05 ET

Pirates over Brewers- The last time the Brewers lost a series to a division rival was at Pittsburgh back from May 5-7 and have five wins in their last six games. Pittsburgh meanwhile, has dropped three of their last four and will send Matt Garza (3-2, 4.17 ERA) to the hill and he has struggled of late failing to complete six innings in any of his last four starts. Gerrit Cole (4-6, 4.54) who enjoyed a success in that May series by pitching seven innings and allowing just one run on two hits. Maybe it's a weekend hangover but the Brewers are just 9-20 in their last 29 Monday games. Take PITTSBURGH!  

Washington at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Nationals- The Marlins had won 13 of 18 before dropping the final two games of their series in Atlanta where the Braves finished the series with a pair walk-off wins. This is a tough spot for Miami because of how well the Nationals have played on the road winning 24 of 37 and 12-3 in their last 15 as visitors. Washington will start Tanner Roark (6-4, 4.39 ERA) who is just 5-8 in 13 career starts against the Marlins while Miami will start Justin Nicolino )0-1, 4.15) who is fresh off the DL. In a surprise take MIAMI!  

Boston at Houston 8:05 ET

Red Sox over Astros- Very quietly the Red Sox are creeping up on the first-place Yankees and will send 2012 Cy Young Award winner Davis Price (1-1, 5.09 ERA) against MLB's best in Houston. The Astros despite owning the best record in baseball are in the mist of a 3-7 stretch and will be sending Joe Musgrove (4-5, 4.81) to the hill who has struggled at home. Musgrove is 2-5 with a 5.05 ERA at home and has surrendered 64 hits in 57 innings (not good) while Price who has had limited action his given up just 17 hits in 23 innings (very good). Take BOSTON!  

Kansas City at L.A. Angels 3:37 ET

Angels over Royals- The Royals have surprised many with their six game winning streak the brought them to within a cat-hair of reaching .500. But, their winning streak is done and like most teams baseball after a good run revert back to their previous play quickly. This afternoon the Royals will start Jason Vargas (9-3, 2.10 ERA) who is 6-4 lifetime with a 3.02 ERA against the Angels and is second in the majors with a 2.10 ERA on the season. Los Angeles will start JC Ramirez (6-4, 4.19) and they are 8-4 in games he has started and come through once again today. Take LOS ANGELES!

Tampa Bay at Detroit 1:10 ET

Rays over Tigers- It their entire history Tampa Bay has had only one pitcher win his first three starts and Jacob Faria (2-0, 1.42 ERA) will try and match that feat in his start this afternoon in Detroit. The Tigers have a 2-0 starter themselves as Buck Farmer (2-0, 3.52) takes the hill. But, Faria's numbers though same are more impressive as he has allowed only nine hits in 13 innings while Farmer has allowed a hit and inning. Take TAMPA BAY!

Boston at Houston 8:15 ET

Red Sox over Astros- Houston who has still have the best record in MLB despite losing seven of their last 10 while the Red Sox are heating up and have won two straight and six of their last eight. Rick Porcello (3-8, 4.67 ERA) the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner has lost three straight decisions as opponents are hitting .310 against him in his last seven starts. Houston will start David Paulino (0-0, 6.59) who has been worst then Porcello failing to get past the fourth inning in either of his two MLB starts. Opponents have 19 hits nine for extra bases in just 13.1 innings of work. Take BOSTON!

Tampa Bay at Detroit 4:10 ET

Rays over Tigers- The Tigers have pounded the Rays the past two days as Tampa Bay has now dropped their last three. Chris Archer (4-4, 3.80 ERA) has turned it around this season after losing 19 times last year and has held opponents to a .221 batting average on the road. Detroit will start their best in Michael Fulmer (6-4, 3.40) who started the season with 10 straight quality starts but has surrendered five runs in both of his last two starts. Take TAMPA BAY!

Boston at Houston 8:10 ET

Red Sox over Astros- The Houston Astros have been without a doubt the 'best' team in baseball this season but have fallen upon difficult times the past week. They still have the best record in MLB but have lost six of their last eight and four of their last five as they host the Red Sox. Drew Pomeranz (6-4, 4.48 ERA) will get the nod for Boston and even with his getting shelled last time out he is 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA in his last three starts. Houston will start Mike Fiers (4-2, 4.29) who is off his best start of the season defeating the Angels but will come back to the pack here. Take BOSTON!

St. Louis at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Cardinals over Orioles- The Orioles are one of the favorites to contend in the AL East and were expected to battle with the Red Sox for Division title. But, Baltimore is under .500 after dropping 7-of-8 off their road trip and are now 10-23 in their last 33 games. Tonight they open a 3-game inter-league series with the struggling Cardinals. With the O's 21-10 at home and St. Louis just 12-17 on the road it is difficult to understand why Baltimore is the underdog. Carlos Martinez (5-5, 2.95 ERA) may be the reason as he has pitched better then his record shows as the Cards have given him just 25 runs of support in his 12 starts. But, truly maybe it's because Orioles starter Kevin Gausman (6.49) can't get anybody out and is walking the ball park. Take ST. LOUIS!

Arizona at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Diamondbacks- Here come the Diamondbacks, 15-games over .500 and trailing the Rockies by just one-game in the NL West into Philadelphia to play the basement dwelling Phillies who are 18-games out of first place. So, how is it that they are favored? Arizona has won their last four and 7-of-8 and will start Patrick Corbin (5-6, 5.38 ERA) who has allowed 31 earned runs in his last 31 innings while the Phillies will start Aaron Nola (3-4, 4.40) who is 1-0 lifetime against Arizona. Take PHILADELPHIA!  

Tampa Bay at Detroit 7:10 ET

Rays over Tigers- A pair of .500 pitchers who have seem better days will face-off in Detroit where the Tigers host the Tampa Bay Rays. Alex Cobb (5-5, 4.29 ERA) who lost 19 games last season is starting on the hill for the Rays and he has been much better this season and is 2-1 with a 2.35 ERA in seven career starts against Detroit. Former Cy Young winner Justin Verlander (4-4, 4.68) who has allowed 12 runs on 26 hits in just 19 innings over his last four starts. He is 8-3 with a 3.34 ERA lifetime against the Rays but most of that we done in his 'glory' years. Not so much now! Take TAMPA BAY!

Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Mets 7:10 ET

Cubs over Mets- There are a number of reasons I like the Cubs here and one of them is my distaste for the 'Black Knight' Matt Harvey (4-3, 5.02 ERA). Harvey who told the Mets three seasons ago that he would not pitch down the stretch of the pennant race because his agent had him on a 'personal' pitch count. I said then that the Mets should trade him as I don't want a pitcher with no 'heart' or guts on the mound when it counts most. Although, Harvey has 12 starts he has had only four quality starts and the Cubs appear to have busted out of their prolonged slump. Tonight it all CHICAGO.

Kansas City at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Giants over Royals- The last time these two played a game of significance against each other it was in the 2014 World Series which the Giants won in seven games but this year it appears that both these sub-500 clubs will be also-rans this season. Kansas City will start Jason Vargas (8-3, 2.18 ERA) who is 3-0 in his last three starts and is 1-1 lifetime against the Giants. San Francisco will start Ty Blach (4-3, 3.64) who has won four straight before getting blasted in his last start but had a string of five starts with seven innings or more and three or fewer runs allowed. He get it done here. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Seattle at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Mariners over Twins- When looking at the home and away record of the Twins I first thought that I had that the columns were transposed as Minnesota is 7-games under .500 (12-19) at home and 11-games over .500 (20-9) on the road. The Mariners will start Christian Bergman (3-3, 4.03 ERA) against the first-place Twins who are 18-38 in their last 56 home games. Kyle Gibson (3-4, 6.52) has been wildly inconsistent this season and has spent some time on the disabled list with an appearance against the Mariners in Seattle last week allowing just one run on six innings. Bergman took a loss in that series when allowing just one run in six innings and the Twins. Take SEATTLE!

Colorado at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Rockies- The first-place Rockies have lost their last two on the road dropping their amazing travel record to 24-12, not bad for a team that traditionally has only played well at home. The last place Pirates have won their last three and will send Gerrit Cole (3-6, 4.83 ERA) to the hill who had put together eight straight quality starts before he hit the skids in his last four starts. Cole has failed to get through five innings in any of his last four starts allowing 23 runs and eight homers in 19+ innings. Pittsburgh has dominated this series winning 16 of the last 21 meetings and will win here once again. Take the PIRATES!

Cincinnati at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Reds- This is another contest where 'bottom feeders' meet and the wrong team is favored. The question is...Is that a bookmakers mistake or a side of what is to come. The Padres are tied with Philadelphia for the most losses with 40 and have dropped seven of their last eight games and yet come up the Vegas favorite. Cincinnati who has dropped their last three are just 10-17 on the road and will start the struggling Bronson Arroyo (3-4, 6.25 ERA) who is 0-2 in his last six starts. San Diego starter Luis Perdomo (0-3, 5.30) is still searching for his first win despite have six quality starts. Take the PADRES!  

Colorado at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Rockies- Now, when looking at the 'price' of this contest I am a bit surprised that the (28-35) Pirates are favored over the first-place Rockies. Colorado will start rookie sensation Kyle Freeland (7-3, 3.34 ERA) who is 4-0 with a 3.18 ERA in six road starts. Pittsburgh will start Jameson Taillon (2-1, 3.31) who is returning after testicular cancer surgery and he is has held opponents to a .226 career average at home with a 3.14 ERA. Numbers don't lie...Take PITTSBURGH!  

Kansas City at San Diego 4:40 ET

Padres over Royals- A pair of MLB bottom feeders square off in San Diego where the Padres will host Kansas City. The Royals are far removed from their World Series win two season's ago and will start rookie right-hander Jake Junis (1-0, 7.84 ERA) who has struggled not only with his control (10 walks in 10+ innings) but with opposing batters as well as he allowed 1.5 hits per innings and has a WHIP of 2.42. San Diego who has dropped six of their last seven will start a rookie of their own in Dinelson Lamet (2-1, 6.92) who has 19 strike outs in just 13 innings. The Padres are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings between these two and win again here today. Take SAN DIEGO!

Miami at Pittsburgh 4:05 ET

Marlins over Pirates- After a slow start the Marlins are swimming putting it together as they have won 10 of their last 13 averaging 7.1 runs in those wins. Pittsburgh has been struggling all season as their 'window' of playoff opportunity has narrowed in dramatic fashion. The Marlins will start Dan Straily (4-4, 3.59 ERA) who has had six straight quality outings allowing three runs or less with 69 strikeouts in 68 innings. The Pirates will start rookie Trevor Williams (3-3, 4.57) has made one appearance against Miami and was tagged with a loss on April 30 and he will have problems with the Marlins 'hot' line-up. Take MIAMI!  

Minnesota at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Giants over Twins- The Giants are looking to build on Thursday's 9-5 extra-inning win over Milwaukee and will be starting former Rays flame thrower Matt Moore (2-6, 5.22 ERA). Ervin Santana (7-3, 2.44) had surrendered just one run in 29 innings before he had his 'bubble burst' last time out against the Angels allowing seven runs over four innings. He is facing San Francisco for the first time while Moore is 1-0 against the Twins and is 2-2 with a 2.57 ERA at home. Take the GIANTS!

Toronto at Seattle 10:10 ET

Blue Jays over Mariners- It seems a bit odd to me that the Mariners who just has their five-game win steak end with a 2-1 loss to the Twins yesterday and have won 9-of-11 would be this strong an underdog at home. Toronto has started to play better baseball as they occupy last place in the AL East but have won 11 of their last 16 and will be sending Joe Biagini (1-4, 3.31 ERA) to the hill who has pitched to a 1.02 WHIP and has limited batters to a .216 batting average. Take TORONTO!

Miami at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Marlins over Pirates- Very quietly the Marlins have won nine of their last 12 while Pittsburgh has lost three straight and six of their last eight. Tonight, a pair of struggling right-handers will take the mound as Vance Worley (0-2, 6.59 ERA) and he is still looking for his first quality start (four starts) as a Marlin and is facing his former team for the first time. The Pirates will start rookie Tyler Glasnow (2-5, 6.97) and he was pounded for nine runs, 13 hits in his last two starts covering 10 innings. Take MIAMI!

Boston at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET

Red Sox at Yankees- The Yankees and Red Sox rivalry is on! For the first time in seven seasons Boston and New York are playing a series where they are 1 and 2 in the AL East. New York currently has a one-game lead in the standings and will send CC Sabathia (6-2, 4.12 ERA) who has won four straight and has regained in pervious form. Nah, not tonight. Boston will send Rick Porcello (3-7, 4.24) another former Cy Young Award winner who has had two straight quality starts but received losses in both contests. This time he gets the win. Take BOSTON!

Cleveland at Colorado 3:10 ET

Indians over Rockies- The Indians who lost the World Series to the Cubs are still having problems against the Nationals League losing six of their first seven inter-league games this season. Yesterday's 11-3 loss at Coors Field dropped Cleveland to 2-8 all-time at Colorado. Trevor Bauer (5-4, 5.83 ERA) was off to a slow start on the season but showed his previous form last time out striking out 14 in just seven innings. The Rockies will start home-town rookie Kyle Freeland (6-3, 3.53) who has an unimpressive 10-14 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Take CLEVELAND!

Washington at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET

Dodgers over Nationals- The Nationals who have the best record in the National League and are 6-1 on their current nine-game road trip and will be sending their best to the 'bump' tonight. Washington's Max Scherzer (6-3, 2.56 ERA) who is 2-4 lifetime against Los Angeles who have dropped four of their last six. His mound opponent for the Dodgers will be Brandon McCarthy (5-2, 3.38) who is 3-0 with a 2.89 ERA at Dodger Stadium but is 0-1 lifetime against the Nationals. Take the DODGERS!

Cleveland at Colorado 8:40 ET

Indians over Rockies- The defending American League Champions have yet to hit their stride as they are just 29-26 after 55 games as they have yet to put it together. Pitching is usually they problem and with Danny Salazar on the disabled list right-hander Mike Clevinger (2-2, 3.10 ERA) will get the start and he has been tough to hit. Clevinger has allowed just 19 hits in 29 innings with 32 strikeouts and is 2-0 with 12+ scoreless innings on the road. The Indians are 17-12 on the road while the Rockies are just 15-13 at home. Take CLEVELAND!

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:35 ET

Phillies over Braves- Break-up the Phillies...The 'Kids' have now won four straight after having lost of their previous 32 contests. Philadelphia pounded Atlanta Monday 11-4 and will send Aaron Nola (2-3, 5.05 ERA) to the mound tonight and he is 3-1 with a 2.32 ERA in five career starts against Atlanta. Yesterdays' win raises Phillies road record to 9-30 with just it's 3rd win in their last 19 away from home. The Braves opening a stretch where they will play 18 of 21 game at home where they are just 10-13. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Washington at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET

Dodgers over Nationals- These two clubs squared-off in last year's playoffs and the Dodgers took the series before falling to the Cubs before getting to the World Series. Washington enters Los Angeles with the best record in the National League and will send Gio Gonzalez (4-1, 3.03 ERA) to the hill and he is 3-1 with a 1.69 ERA in five career starts against SF. The Dodgers who are 8-3 in their last 11 games overall are also 10-3 against the Nationals will send Hyun-Jin Ryu (2-5, 3.91) who is 2-1 against the Nats. Take LOS ANGELES!

San Francisco at Milwaukee 7:40 ET

Giants over Brewers- San Francisco has dropped their last two contests and 21-of-31 on the road while the Brewers are just 15-17 at home. Jeff Samardzija (1-7, 4.63 ERA) of the Giants never realized that he would get 'hit' harder in big League baseball then he would in the NFL as a receiver. He finished May 1-3 but had a 3.32 ERA while striking out 49 and walking only one! Milwaukee will start 32-year old Junior Guerra (1-0, 1.84) who has no record against the Giants who are 14-3 in the last 17 meetings against the Brewers. Take SAN FRANCISCO!   

Washington at Oakland 4:04 ET

A's over Nationals- Well, the suspension is finished and Bryce Harper will return to the line-up for the Nationals as they try to turn the tide in Oakland. Washington will start Tanner Roark (5-2, 3.86 ERA) who has had great offensive support in his starts (nearly six runs per game) but no record against the A's. Oakland will start Sonny Gray (2-2, 4.72) is returning to form and has suffered just one loss in his last five starts and he has no record against the Nats. Harper was just 3-for-21 before the suspension and Washington has lost eight of their last nine in Oakland. Take the ATHLETICS!

San Francisco at Philadelphia 1:35 ET

Giants over Phillies- The last time Philadelphia won back-to-back games was April 27 when they had their six-game winning streak ended and are just 7-26 since including Saturday's victory. The Giants who are favored here are just 10-20 on the road and will be sending Matt Moore (2-6, 4.98 ERA) and is 0-1 lifetime against the Phillies. The 'Wiz Kids” will start Jeremy Hellickson (5-3, 4.45) has struggled his last two times out allowing 11 runs and 14 hits in just 11 innings both of which he lost. Today it's SAN FRANCISCO!

Atlanta at Cincinnati 1:10 ET

Reds over Braves- Cincinnati's rookie left-hander Amir Garrett (3-3, 6.00 ERA) returns to the hill from the disabled list after being sidelined with right hip inflammation. Garrett started the season in great fashion allowing just two runs in five of his first six starts before his injury hampered his performance. Atlanta will start Julio Teheran (4-4, 4.82) who is 2-2 lifetime against the Reds including 0-1 in Cincinnati. Take the REDS!   

Minnesota at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Twins- The 'numbers' for Minnesota's Ervin Santana (7-2, 1.75 ERA) are scary as he has allowed just 36 hits in 77 innings. Now, think about that he has allowed less the one-hit for every two innings pitched. My first thought is why is Santana an underdog here even though he is just 2-3 lifetime against the Angels as he has been so dominate. Los Angeles will start Matt Shoemaker (403, 4.26) who has also surrendered less hits then innings pitched and he is off his shortest outing of the season a loss to Miami. Turn-about here...Take the ANGELS!  

Boston at Baltimore 7:15 ET

Red Sox over Orioles- Boston's David Price (0-0, 5.40 ERA) started the season on the disabled list and has had one start this season when he allowed three runs on just two hits against the White Sox Monday. It seems odd to me that the Red Sox are the favorite as Dylan Bundy (6-3, 2.89) has been outstanding allowing just 62 hits in 72 innings and is 2-1 lifetime against Boston. The difference may be that Price was 3-1 in five starts against the Orioles last season and is 11-5 lifetime with a 2.88 ERA. Take BOSTON!

N.Y Yankees at Toronto 1:07 ET

Blue Jays over Yankees- It appears that the Blue Jays who have struggled for the most part this season have turned things around on this home stand with six wins in their last eight contests and 9-2 overall. The Yankees who has shown the AL their new found power (Arron Judge leads MLB with 18 dingers) has dropped 3-of-5 on their current road trip. New York will start Jordan Montgomery (2-4, 4.11 ERA) who had a great spring and then was sent down to the minors has dropped his last three starts since being called up to the 'Bigs.' Toronto has dominated the Yankees at home posting a 9-2 record against and add that New York is 6-15 in their last 21 games on astroturf. Take TORONTO!

Tampa Bay at Seattle 10:10 ET

Rays over Mariners- As if things weren't bad enough for the Mariners they lost two of their top offensive weapons yesterday as Nelson Cruz who leads the AL in RBI and Jean Segura hitting .341 were injured. Tampa Bay has won six of their last eight and will start Jake Odorizzi (3-2, 3.14 ERA) has a 2.78 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and a .219 batting average against in his last six starts. He is 1-1 with a 2.35 ERA in four career starts against Seattle and has allowed just 38 hits in 48+ innings. Take TAMPA BAY!

Arizona at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Diamondbacks- Surprising Arizona has won three straight and 13 of 17 and are now tied with Colorado for the top spot in the NL West. The D'Backs have done it for the most part with an explosive offense as they average just under five runs per game. Miami has struggled this season especially at home winning just 10 of their 25 as hosts. Arizona's weak link will be on the mound as Patrick Corbin (4-5, 5.14 ERA) who has allowed 27 hits in his last three starts in just 16 innings. Miami starter Jose Urena (3-2, 3.14) has allowed just 38 hits in 43 innings and will get it done tonight. Take MIAMI!

San Francisco at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Giants- A pair of bottom feeders face-off in Philadelphia where the Phillies will host depleted San Francisco who is beset with injuries. Offense has been a struggle for both teams as the Giants scored just four runs in their three-game series with the Nats while Philadelphia who won just six games in May (6-22) have been limited to two runs or less in nine of their last 11 games. Jerad Eickhoff (0-5, 4.74 ERA) seeks his first win of the season as his mates have given him very little support scoring just 3.3 runs per start. This time out he gets his first victory. Take PHILADELPHIA!  

Colorado at Seattle 3:40 ET

Mariners over Rockies- The surprise of the National League has got to be the Rockies as they are currently 11-games over .500 but have lost their last three. The Mariners were off to a terrible start but are on a four-game winning streak right now including three straight wins over Colorado. Seattle is 14-9 at home and will send Yovani Gallardo (2-5, 5.76 ERA) to the mound and he is believe it or not 0-5 against the Rockies. Rookie Kyle Freeland (5-3, 3.43) is starting for the Rockies who are just 30-72 in inter-league play. Take SEATTLE!

New York Yankees at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Yankees over Orioles- Baltimore is one of the favorites in the AL East and are an outstanding 16-8 at home and yet show up at home an underdog to the first-place Yankees. New York will start Masahiro Tanaka (5-4, 5.86 ERA) who has struggled mightily on the road and is 0-3 in his last three starts surrendering 21 hits in 12 innings including six homers. Baltimore's starter Kevin Gausman (2-4, 6.17) has been even worst then Tanaka as he has surrendered 27 hits in his last 16 innings and has a 1.88 WHIP on the season. The Orioles have lost eight of their last nine and fall again today. Take NEW YORK!  

Washington at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Giants over Nationals- Okay, baseball at its best on display between these two as the first true donnybrook took place om Monday as Bryce Harper took exception to being 'hit' by the Giants Hunter Strickland. Jeff Samardzija (1-6, 4.50 ERA) will get the start for San Francisco and he just has never reached the career heights that most expected. Washington's Gio Gonzalez (3-1, 2.90) is winless in five May starts and has pitched six innings or less in four of those outings. In a surprise...take the GIANTS!

Tampa Bay at Texas 8:05 ET

Rays over Rangers- The Rangers are averaging 5.24 runs per game at home but have lost six of their last seven games as their pitching has been suspect. Nick Martinez (1-3, 4.69 ERA) is the one starter for Texas that hasn't received much run support (2.9 per game) and has surrendered more hits then innings pitched. Tampa Bay will start Matt Andriese (5-1, 3.24) has limited six of his last nine opponents to two or fewer runs and has not allowed more then six hits in any start this season. Take TAMPA BAY!

N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Yankees over Orioles- I'm having difficulty wrapping my thoughts around the Yankees being favored here. The Orioles who just broke a seven-game losing streak with a win over New York Monday will be sending Chris Tillman (1-1, 4.43 ERA) to the hill who has just one quality start in the last four. He is 8-6 with a 4.63 ERA in 19 career starts against New York. The Yankees will start Luis Severino (3-1, 3.11) who has surrendered one or no runs in four of his last six outings and is 1-1 lifetime against Baltimore. Yankees are the side here. Take NEW YORK!

Tampa Bay at Texas 8:05 ET

Rays over Rangers- Streaks are a huge part of baseball's 162-game schedule and the Texas Rangers are a living example. After the Rangers 10-game winning streak was stopped a week ago they have turn around and lost six of their last eight. They will start Martin Perez (2-5, 3.77 ERA) tonight against Tampa Bay and he is 0-2 with a 5.33 ERA lifetime against the Rays. Erasmo Ramirez (3-0, 2.92) will get the start for Tampa and he has allowed just 26 hits in 37 innings this season. Take TAMPA BAY!

Detroit at Kansas City 7:15 ET

Royals over Tigers- The Tigers have plenty of fire-power but for the most part that only use it while playing at home. Detroit who has dropped seven of their last 10 are a miserable 11-17 on the road and enter Kansas City losing four-of-six on this current nine-game trip. Detroit will start Daniel Norris (2-3, 4.38 ERA) who has surrendered 57 hits in 49 innings with a WHIP of 1.62. Jason Hammel (1-6, 5.98) starts for the Royals and has received just 2.12 runs of support per contest. Tonight, it changes. Take KANSAS CITY!  

L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis 2:15 ET

Dodgers over Cardinals- The Dodgers who took 2-of-3 last week from the Cardinals in Los Angeles are off a 3-game sweep of the World Champion Chicago Cubs. St. Louis has dropped three consecutive series to the Giants Dodgers and Rockies and are 3-8 in their last 11 games. Los Angeles is 21-8 in their last 29 and will start Rich Hill (1-2, 4.76 ERA) is 1-1 lifetime against the Cards who will start Mike Leake (5-2, 1.91) who is 5-5 lifetime against the Dodgers. This contest is a rematch of a the Cardinals lone win from last weeks meetings but this time the Dodgers win. Take LOS ANGELES!

New York Mets at Pittsburgh 8:00 ET

Mets over Pirates- The Mets have had a plethora of injuries that has decimated their pitching staff this season and Matt Harvey (3-3, 5.36 ERA) has managed to slide by without arm or shoulder problems so far in 2017. The trouble for Harvey is that he has lost 5-7 MPH on his fast ball since his meteoric rise in 2013 when he started the All-Star game at Citi-Field. Pittsburgh will start Tyler Glasnow (2-3, 6.69) who has no record against New York and has allowed 52 hits in just 40 innings of work with a 1.93 WHIP in 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA at home. Take the METS!   

Detroit at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

White Sox over Tigers- Detroit may have squeezed a 4-3 win out of the 2nd game of Saturday's DH which lifted them to 3-5 on their current road trip. The Tigers have fallen upon hard times offensively as they have scored two or fewer runs in five of their last seven games will start Jordan Zimmermann (4-3, 5.86 ERA) who has surrendered 12 homers in his last 34 innings. Chicago will start Miguel Gonzalez (3-5, 4.55) who has lost his last five starts and looks for revenge for his first loss of the season against the Tigers and Zimmermann. Take the WHITE SOX!

L.A. Angels at Miami 1:00 ET

Marlins over Angels- Miami who have the fewest wins (17) in the majors haven't won a series since April 21-23 in San Diego but have a chance to change that trend with a win this afternoon. The Marlins are just 3-13 in their last 16 home games and will start Jose Urena (2-2. 3.08 ERA) who has never faced the Angels. Since moving from the bullpen into the starting rotation Urena has worked at least five innings in each of his starts but is off his roughest outing of the season. I expect him and Miami to bounce-back today. Take the MARLINS!

St. Louis at Colorado 9:10 ET

Cardinals over Rockies- The Cardinals' Adam Wainwright (4-3, 4.81 ERA) has won his last four starts after losing his first three including allowing just nine hits in his last two starts and only one run. St. Louis would like him to remain in form against Colorado as he is 9-1 lifetime (3-0 at Coors Field) and has a 1.70 ERA in 14 career appearances. The Rockies will start rookie Kyle Freeland (5-2, 3.31) who has allowed three runs or less in each of his last seven starts but has walked 24 in 51+ innings. After a 10-0 white wash the Cards will bounce back tonight. Take ST. LOUIS!

Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers 7:15 ET

Dodgers over Cubs- The Cubs were shutout 4-0 last night in their first road game of this six-game western trip as Los Angeles raised their home record to 19-8. As a matter of fact the Dodgers are and amazing 65-27 in their last 92 home games covering the past two seasons. LA has won seven of their last nine and will start Brandon McCarthy (4-1, 3.76 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 1.47 ERA in four career appearances. The Cubs will start John Lackey (4-4, 4.82) who was pasted by the Giants his last time out after three straight quality outings. Take the DODGERS!  

Cincinnati at Philadelphia 4:05 ET

Phillies over Reds- When the also-rans play we ofter miss some of the competition between the two and don't realize the results. Philadelphia has dominated Cincinnati at home winning every series at home expect one (9-0-1) since 2006. The Reds are just 10-25 at Citizen's Bank Park over that span. The Phillies will start Jerad Eickhoff (0-5, 4.70 ERA) and he is favored here against mound opponent Bronson Arroyo (3-4, 6.75) who is 0-2 with a 8.05 ERA on the road and just 4-7 with a 5.14 ERA against Philadelphia. Take the PHILLIES!

Chicago at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET

Dodgers over Cubs- Chicago's Jake Arrieta (5-3, 4.80 ERA) will start for Chicago and he will have memories of his no-hitter against the Dodgers in 2015 his only career win (1-3) against Los Angeles. The Dodgers who have won six of their last eight and are 18-8 at home will send Alex Wood (5-0, 1.88) to the hill and he is working on 18+ scoreless innings. He has allowed just 31 hits in 43 innings with a 0.93 WHIP in his last five starts. Take the DODGERS!

Tampa Bay at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Rays over Twins- Minnesota remains on top of the AL Central and are currently on a four-game win streak and have won 10 of their last 14 after a sweep of the Orioles in Baltimore. Tampa Bay will start Chris Archer (3-3, 3.76 ERA) who is trying to bounce-back from his 19 loss season last year but has dropped his last two decisions. He has recorded 11 or more strikeouts in three of his last four outings and has allowed just 55 hits in 64+ innings and is 5-1 lifetime against the Twins. The Rays are 19-7 in their last 26 meetings in Minnesota and get it done once again tonight. Take TAMPA BAY!

Texas at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Rangers- The Rangers are off MLB's longest win streak of 10 in-a-row and 11 of 12 until they went to Boston where the Red Sox swept Texas three straight including last night's 6-2 loss. Toronto is moving in the opposite direction as they are off their first winning road trip of the season and have won their last three. Texas will start AJ Griffin (4-1, 5.02 ERA) is 0-1 with a 14.05 ERA in his last two starts and an ERA of 6.75 in his last five starts. The Blue Jays are 7-2 in the last nine meetings against Texas. Take TORONTO!

Detroit at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Tigers- Detroit's Justin Verlander (4-3, 4.39 ERA) is on the down side of his career and even thought he has pitched better this season then anytime over the past three years he is just not the same as we expect from the former Cy Young winner. He is 4-0 with a 2.05 ERA in seven career starts against Houston. But, the good news for him ends their as he is 2-3 on the road with a 7.24 ERA and a 1.79 WHIP in five starts. Houston's Mike Fiers (1-2, 5.14) is 1-0 with a 2.35 ERA against the Tigers and is favored here. Take HOUSTON!

L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Angels over Rays- With 162 games to be played during the baseball season creates a number of streaks both winning and losing for the best and worst of teams. Right now, the Rays are in a batting funk and have lost three straight while the Angels have won three straight and are 7-2 in their last nine and have defeated Tampa Bay in their last five meetings. Los Angeles will start Ricky Nolasco (2-3, 4.01 ERA) who has put together three consecutive quality starts while the Rays will start Erasmo Ramierz (2-0, 3.00) who is replacing demoted Blake Snell in the rotation. Take LOS ANGELES!

Toronto at Milwaukee 7:40 ET

Blue Jays over Brewers- Hey, look who's on top of the NL Central...the Brewers have won 10 of their last 13 to take the division lead. Milwaukee will start Jimmy Nelson (2-2, 3.86 ERA) who just ended a five start winless streak with a win over against lowly San Diego and is but 0-1 lifetime against Toronto. The Blue Jays will most likely see the return of Troy Tulowitzki tonight which should help provide some offense for starter Joe Biagini (1-2, 3.41) who was pounded in his last start. After a terrible outing like that I like to 'go-with' the pounded hurler. Take TORONTO!

L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Angels over Rays- The slow starting Angels are starting to put things together as they have won six of their last eight (their best run of the season to date) as their offense has started to show up. Tampa who struggle to get above .500 have dropped their last two to drop 1-game before the break water mark. Los Angeles will start Matt Shoemaker (3-2, 4.47 ERA) has won his last two starts and has 50 strikeouts in as many innings along with a 3-0 record with a 2.60 ERA in three career starts against the Rays. Tampa Bay will start Alex Cobb (4-3, 3.67) who is 1-1 with a 7.08 ERA lifetime against the Angels. Take LOS ANGELES!

L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Angels over Rays- Both these clubs have identical records at the break-even mark of 23-23 and neither is expected to be much better at the end of the season. Los Angeles has struggled on the road 'winning just eight of 23 road games but have are expecting the return of Albert Pujols and have Mike Trout (.350) who has reached base safely in 38-of-40 games played this season. The Rays will start Jake Odorizzi (3-2, 3.16 ERA) has struggled against the Angels losing all three decisions while the Angels will start JC Ramirez (3-3, 3.97) who has no lifetime record against Tampa Bay. This time out it is LOS ANGELES!

Kansas City at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Royals over Twins- The Royals open a 10-game road trip in Minnesota and can use some help on the road where they are just 5-12 in their first 17 games away from home. The Twins have struggled at home themselves (9-12) and will be sending Hector Santiago (4-2, 3.80 ERA) who has an ERA of 5.40 ERA in his last three starts and is 3-3 lifetime against the Royals. Kansas City will start Nate Karns (2-2, 4.46 ERA) who struck out 12 Orioles in five innings last time out. Take KANSAS CITY! 

Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Blue Jays over Orioles- The Orioles have dropped their last two and six of seven on their recent road trip and have fallen behind the New York Yankees in the AL East. Friday, Baltimore will start Chris Tillman (1-0, 2.89 ERA) who has had trouble with his command of late and will need it here as he is just 5-10 with a 5.44 ERA during his career against Toronto surrendering 29 homers. The Blue Jays will start Aaron Sanchez (0-1, 2.95) is 5-3 lifetime against Baltimore and gets the win here tonight. Take TORONTO!

Colorado at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Rockies- Colorado has surprised the 'experts' by winning consistently on the road (13-6) and are looking to improve on it tonight in Cincinnati. That gives them a tough match-up tonight as the Reds average 5.18 runs at home where they have won six of their last seven. The Rockies will start Tyler Anderson (2-4, 6.43 ERA) who has never faced the Reds and is making just his third start from out of the bullpen and has never faced Cincinnati. This time it's the home team once again...take CINCINNATI!

Colorado at Minnesota 7:10 ET

Twins over Rockies- NOTE: These two are playing a Day-Night double-header. Make sure you have the 'right' game with these two starters. The Rockies who traditionally have the worst road record in the majors have turn it around on the road this season winning 12 of 17. Minnesota who usually has a distinct home field advantage is just 8-11 at home having lost their last three as hosts. Colorado will start Tyler Chatwood (3-5, 5.25 ERA) who has had control problems walking 17 batters in his last five starts over 27+ innings posting a 6.51 ERA. The Twins will start Jose Barrios (1-0, 117) who shut down the Indians in his onLy start this season allowing just one run in 7+ innings. Take MINNESOTA!

Toronto at Atlanta 7:35 ET

Braves over Blue Jays- The Braves return home on a two-game winning streak and have won four of their last five while tonight's opponent Toronto has dropped their last two. Atlanta who has played only 13 home games and 23 on the road will enjoy this first of a nine-game home stand. The Blue Jays who are not quite the same as in years' past are 6-15 in the last 21 meetings and just 4-10 at Atlanta. It's a matter of 'numbers.' Take ATLANTA!