Colorado at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Rockies- In what has to be considered a turn-around the Rockies are better on the road then they are at home. Colorado is famous for their home field advantage but for years have struggled on the road where they are 11-5 on the season. But, their trends over the years say this will not last. The Rockies are 28-68 in their last 96 road games (including this season's 11-5) and will start rookie Kyle Freeland (3-2, 2.93 ERA) and will be opposed by Phil Hughes (4-1, 4.74) who is 1-0 lifetime against the Rockies. Take MINNESOTA!

Baltimore at Detroit 7:10 ET

Tigers over Orioles- The Orioles who are 13-3 at home have found the road a difficult place to travel. Baltimore has lost four straight and six of their last seven on the road and haven't won a series away from home since winning at Cincinnati on April 20. Detroit returns home after a 4-5 road trip and enters 14-3 after a day off and are 5-1 in their last six after a loss. Wade Miley (1-1, 2.45 ERA) has one career start against the Tigers surrendering five runs in six innings while Matt Boyd (2-3, 3.89) is making his first start against the Orioles. Tigers are 9-3 against lefty starters and win here. Take DETROIT!

Oakland at Seattle 10:10 ET

Athletics over Mariners- Both these clubs are off 'lost' weekends as Oakland enters this series with three straight losses at Texas and Seattle enters having lost their last four at Toronto. Starters Sean Manaea (1-2, 5.18 ERA) of the A's and Yovani Gallardo (1-3, 4.58) have both struggled season but Manaea is 3-0 lifetime against the Mariners while Gallardo is 1-5 lifetime against the A's. Take OAKLAND!

Milwaukee at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Brewers- Milwaukee is one of the bigger surprises in the NL so far this season as their offense has been explosive as they are 2nd in MLB runs scored. The Brewers are off a three-game sweet of the Mets scoring 29 runs and now travel to San Diego to face the lowly Padres. They will start Chase Anderson (2-0, 2.97 EAR) who is 3-1 with a 3.60 ERA in six career starts against San Diego but he has failed to last five innings in each of his last two starts. The Padres will start Luis Perdomo (0-0, 4.13) who has three straight quality starts and is looking for his first career win (0-1) over Milwaukee. He gets it here. Take SAN DIEGO!

Houston at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Astros- The Marlins are having the same problems this season that they had last year (Aside from Mattingly) in that they just don't play well at home. Miami busted into the win column Sunday after five straight home defeats and they present Dan Straily (1-3, 4.03 ERA) on the mound who is 2-0 lifetime against the Astros. Houston has won 10 of their last 13 but will be starting Joe Musgrove (2-3, 5.02) who is 1-2 with a 5.05 ERA in three inter-league starts. Take MIAMI! 

Cincinnati at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Giants over Reds- The Giants have scored three runs in each of their last two games (one game was 17 innings) but have matched their season high win streak at two. Sunday, San Francisco will start former Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija (0-5, 5.44) who might have been better off going into the NFL and is still seeking his first win of the season. He is 2-5 with a 4.00 ERA against the Reds in 25 appearances (11 starts) but he has posted 55 strikeouts and just 10 walks in 46+ innings. He gets his first win here. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Detroit at L.A. Angels 3:37 ET

Angels over Tigers- Today's pitcher for the Tigers will be Justin Verlander (3-2, 4.25 ERA) who has sees his better days in the rear view mirror. Verlander is 6-7 with a 3.67 ERA in 16 career starts against the Angels but Detroit is just 8-24 in the last 32 meetings against Los Angeles. Mike Trout has returned to the LA lineup and he is 3-for-7 with two home runs since Friday and gives the Angels the offensive punch they need. Take the ANGELS 

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 3:10 ET

Dodgers over Rockies- Colorado has had great success against 'lefties' entering this series with Los Angeles as they were 8-3 until the Dodgers came with Kershaw and Wood who set the Rockies down the past two days. Today, LA will start their young phenom in Julio Urias (0-0, 1.06 ERA) who has held opponents is a .164 batting average while allowing just nine hits in 17 innings and only two runs. Colorado will start Antonio Senzatela (5-1, 2.86) who is making his first career start against the Dodgers. Take LOS ANGELES!

Detroit at L.A. Angels 9:07 ET

Angels over Tigers- Mike Trout returned to the Angels lineup in center field and blasted a two-run homer Friday as LA won (7-0) in the second of a four-game set. Ricky Nolasco (2-2, 4.31 ERA) gets the nod for Los Angeles and has had five quality starts in seven appearances. Detroit will hand the ball to Daniel Norris (2-2, 4.55) has struggled with poor starts in three of his last four outings and will be facing the Angels for the first time in his career. Take LOS ANGELES!

Baltimore at Kansas City 7:10 ET

Royals over Orioles- The Royals started the season slowly as they won only seven games in April (7-16) but have already matched that total for May (7-5). Baltimore has dropped two straight after a six-game wining streak and has also lost eight of their last 10 in Kansas City. The Orioles will start Chris Tillman (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who has one start under his belt working five scoreless innings against the White Sox last Sunday is 3-3 with a 5.29 ERA in eight career starts against Kansas City. The Royals will start Nate Karns (2-2, 4.58) who is 1-1 with a 3.72 ERA lifetime against Baltimore. Take KANSAS CITY!

Atlanta at Miami 7:10

Marlins over Braves- Two of the NL's also-rans that are trending in the same direction will face-off in Miami Saturday night as the Marlins host the Braves. Atlanta just broke their six game losing streak with a win in the series opener 8-4 Friday which was only their second win in their last 10 outings. The Marlins have lost seven of their last eight and are just 5-10 at home. Miami will start winless Edinson Volquez (0-4, 4.71 ERA) who is 4-3 with a 2.89 ERA in eight appearances against Atlanta. Julio Teheran (2-3, 4.69) will start for the Braves who has struggled with his control in recent outing is 5-4 with a 3.46 ERA in 15 career starts against the Marlins. Tonight it's MIAMI!

N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Mets over Brewers- Man, I'm the guy that screamed 'Trade him NOW!' when Matt Harvey said in the middle of the Pennant race that he would 'shut himself down' once he reached 180 innings. Well, he has has won just six games the past two seasons while losing 12 with an ERA of 5.00. His strikeouts are down from 1.2 per inning to 0.6 per inning. It's time for the 'Dark Knight' to wake-up and possibly recent events have set his mind (can't help his arm) straight. This is his best spot to win...Take NEW YORK METS!

Minnesota at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Twins- His 'bubble has burst' so to speak as Ervin Santana (5-1, 1.72 ERA)

had his incredible start to the season crash last time out against Boston. Santana had surrendered just 16 hits in 41 innings but now he is returning back to the pack. Cleveland's Josh Tomlin (2-3, 7.12) is trending the other way as he is off his best start of the season giving up just one run on three hits in seven innings against Kansas City. Indians scalp the Twins here. Take CLEVELAND!

Houston at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET

Astros over Yankees- The two clubs with they best records in the American League meet in the second game of a four game series with the Astros winning the opener 3-2 last night. New York who is now 12-4 at home will start Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 3.81 ERA) who has three quality starts in four starts and has no record against Houston. The Astros will start Lance McCullers Jr., (2-1, 3.40) who had 10 strikeouts in his lone appearance against the Yanks. Houston is 20-1 in their last 27 overall and are the side tonight. Take the ASTROS!

Detroit at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET

Angels over Tigers- Last season Detroit's Michael Fulmer (3-1, 2.77 ERA) dominated the AL during the first half of the season (enough to win the AL Rookie of the Year) and he has started the same way this season. Fulmer is throwing to a WHIP of 1.05 and has allowed just 30 hits in 39 innings and is 1-1 with a 2.13 ERA in two starts against Los Angeles. The Angles will get Ian Kinsler and Mike Trout are expected to return to the lineup tonight and JC Ramierz (3-2, 3.74) who has had little offensive support (2.2 runs per game) but the Angels have defeated the Tigers in 17 of their last 20 home games. Take LOS ANGELES!

Houston at New York 7:05 ET

Yankees over Astros- The surprising New York Yankees have the best record in baseball and the Astros are a close second as they clash at Yankee Stadium. Houston is the 'hottest' team in MLB as they have won 19 of their last 26 and will be starting ace Dallas Keuchel (5-0, 1.88 ERA) who has dominated New York in the past. He has posted a 1.63 ERA in five regular season starts agains the Yankees and has thrown six scoreless post season innings. Since his rocky first start of the season Michael Pineda (3-1, 3.12) is 3-0 with a 2.32 ERA with a WHIP of 0.98. Tonight it's the YANKEES!

Boston at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Red Sox- With the off-season moves the already loaded Boston Red Sox are expected to contend, if not run away, from the competition in the AL East. Injuries have held Boston ay bay as they have struggled away from Fenway Park winning just six of their last 19 on the road. Pitching has been one of the weaknesses of the Sox and tonight they will be starting Kyle Kendrick (0-1, 13.50 ERA) who is 3-5 with a 4.29 ERA in 11 appearances against the Brewers. Milwaukee will start Chase anderson (2-0, 2.86) and this will be his first time facing Boston. Take MILWAUKEE!   

Cleveland at Toronto 7:07 ET

Indians over Blue Jays- The Toronto Blue Jays who many thought were a contender fine themselves in the basement in the AL East and are just 5-9 at home. Hard throwing Danny Salazar (2-3, 4.28 EAR) has alternated losses and wins is off a loss against Kansas City will be hurling for the Indians. He is 2-1 with a 2.65 ERA with 20 strikeouts in three career starts against the Blue Jays. Francisco Liriano (2-2, 4.44) starts for Toronto and he is 5-6 lifetime against Cleveland has had control issues walking at least four in every start this season. Indians are 6-2 in the last eight meetings. Take CLEVELAND!  

N.Y. Yankees at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Yankees- Well, here they are, the New York Yankees with the best record in MLB and on a six game winning streak due to their power hitting. New York leads the AL in home runs and runs scored. But, tonight the Yanks start their 'weak link' in C.C. Sabathia (2-1, 5.45 ERA) who has surrendered five homers and 17 runs with an ERA of 10.43 in his last three starts. Cincinnati will start Tim Adleman (1-1, 4.22) who is a New York native and would like nothing better then to defeat the Yankees. Take CINCINNATI!

St. Louis at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Cardinals- Many had written the Cardinals off after their slow start but they have rebounded to take the NL Central Division lead by winning their first four on a short six game road trip. They have now won 14 of 19 after a 3-9 start to the season. Miami is off in the other direction losing 10 of their last 13 and find themselves battle the Braves to stay out of the cellar. The Cards Adam Wainwrght (2-3, 6.30 ERA) once again is off to a slow start and is just 1-1 lifetime against the Marlins. Dan Straily (1-3, 4.65) is 1-0 lifetime against St. Louis and has lost back-to-back starts after a 14 strikeout performance in seven innings against San Diego two starts ago. I expect a return to form here. Take MIAMI! 

Seattle at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Mariners over 76ers- A pair of also-rans (a little Derby lingo) square off in this inter-league encounter in Philadelphia where the Phillies hosts Seattle. The Mariners come into Philadelphia winning their last two games but are just 5-12 on the road and yet the oddsmakers put them out as the favorite tonight. The Mariners will start Ariel Miranda (3-2, 3.55 ERA) who has won his last two starts and he will be opposed by Philly starter Jerad Eickhoff (0-3, 4.00) who is still winless. The beat-goes-on...take SEATTLE!

Cleveland at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Indians- Kind of difficult to believe that these same Blue Jays were battling Cleveland in the AL Championship series last season as Toronto is tied with the Royals, Giants and Braves with the most losses in the Majors. The Indians will start Trevor Bauer (2-3, 7.67 ERA) who has had just one quality start out of five and has a career 6.27 ERA when facing the Blue Jays. Toronto is starting Marcus Stroman (2-2, 3.89) who has allowed less hits then innings pitched in his last five starts. Take TORONTO!

Washington at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Nationals- For years since the inter-league play began I have loved the 'Subway Series' in New York where the Mets actually hold the advantage over the Yankees. One other rivalry that has been re-created since the inception of Inter-league play is the 'Beltway Series' between Washington and Baltimore. The Nationals who have the best record in the NL has not won a series from the Orioles since 2007 and are just 5-13 in their last 18 meetings in Baltimore. Washington has played well on the road this season winning 11 of their last 13 games played but the O's are 14-3 in their last 17 home games. Gio Gonzalez (3-0, 1.64 ERA) has been great this season but he is just 1-5 lifetime at Baltimore. Take the ORIOLES! 

N.Y. Yankees at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Yankees over Cubs- The Yankees long history of dominance over the Cubs goes back to Babe Ruth 'calling his shot' in the 1933 World Series (NY wins 4-0 and again 4-0 sweep in 1938) and has continued till today where the Bronx Bombers have won the first two of this three-game set. Jon Lester will pitch for Chicago and he has an extensive record against the Yankees having pitched against them with the Red Sox posting an impressive 13-6 wining record with a 3.78 ERA. He is also 11-2 with a 1.71 ERA in 18 starts as a Cub in Wrigley Field. New York will throw Luis Servino (2-2, 3.86) at Chicago and he can be and will be dominate tonight. Take the YANKEES! 

Detroit at Oakland 4:05 ET

A's over Tigers- The A's came through for 'us' yesterday posting a 6-5 come-from-behind win as they have won for the sixth time in eight home outings. Oakland will start Sonny Gray (0-1, 6.00 ERA) who is getting just his 2nd start as he is recovered from a lat strain and is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA lifetime against Detroit. Daniel Norris (2-2, 4.00) will get the nod for the Tigers and before his previous start (against Cleveland) he had surrendered nine runs, 17 hits in just 8+ innings in his two road starts. Take OAKLAND!

Houston at L.A. Angels 3:37 ET

Angels over Astros- Both these clubs have been playing good baseball especially Houston who is 16-6 against their AL West rivals while the Angels have won eight of their last 12. The Astros will start Mike Fiers (0-1, 5.68 ERA) who has given up at least two homers in each of his last four starts and is 1-2 with a 5.28 ERA in five career starts against the Angels. Los Angeles will counter with Matt Shoemaker (1-1, 4.78) who has also struggled with the long ball but will have enough to quiet the Astros here. Take the ANGELS!

Detroit at Oakland 9:05 ET

A's over Tigers- It is said that pitching is 90% of baseball and here today I hope 'they' (whoever 'they' is) are right. Detroit who has won four of their last five will send Jordan Zimmermann (3-1, 6.18 ERA) to the mound and he has won his last two starts despite not working more then six innings in any game this season. Oakland will start Jesse Hahn (1-2, 2.53) who is 3-0 lifetime against Detroit with a 1.64 ERA in three career starts. Take the ATHLETICS! 

St. Louis at Atlanta 7:10 ET

Braves over Cardinals- Atlanta has lost four of their last five with the last two losses against the Mets and Cardinals have been by a combined 26-5 scoring as their pitching has been pounded the past two days. The Braves hurlers have allowed 40 runs in the past four games will turn to Julio Teheran (2-2, 4.33 ERA) to ground the 'Red Birds.' St. Louis will start veteran Mike Leake (3-1, 1.35) who was 9-12 with a 4.69 ERA with them last season is 4-2 with a 1.98 ERA in eight career starts against the Braves. This time it's the Braves on the warpath. Take ATLANTA! 

Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Nationals- Philadelphia has lost four in-a-row and seven of their last eight but has won five of their last six at home. Washington is 20-9 and is running away with the NL East as their nearest competitor is three games under .500 and will be sending A.J. Cole who will be making his first appearance of the season to the hill and has no record against the Phillies. Vince Velasquez (2-2, 5.47 ERA) is 1-1 lifetime against the Nationals including a 10 strike-out 4-inning loss on April 7. This time he gets the win. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Detroit at Oakland 10:05 ET

A's over Tigers- American League Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer (2-1, 3.19 ERA) has had five straight quality starts and is up against right hander Andrew Triggs (4-1, 1.84). Now, here is Oakland winners of just two of their last 10 a small favorite as they are 7-6 at home and because of Triggs numbers. Receiving just 4-runs support per game he has allowed just 21 hits in 29+ innings with a 0.92 WHIP. A's return home after a 2-7 road trip winning their final 8-5 at Minnesota. Take OAKLAND! 

San Francisco at Cincinnati 6:40 ET

Reds over Giants- Two veteran hurlers that are fighting their way back to their pervious form face-off in Cincinnati where former firer-baller Matt Cain (2-0, 2.30 ERA) will start for the Giants while Bronson Arroyo (2-2, 7.20) take the hill for the Redlegs. Cincinnati has a chance to move above .500 against the NL's worst club record wise (11-18). San Francisco is off two wins in Los Angeles which raised their road record 5-10 as they face Arroyo who is 7-4 lifetime against the Giants. Take CINCINNATI!

St. Louis at Atlanta 7:35 ET

Braves over Cardinals- The Red Birds who usually end up in-the-mix somehow at the end of the season are trying to recover from a terrible start and have won 10 of their last 15 to raise themselves to within one game of .500 (13-14). St. Louis besides a diminished talent pool has injuries to contend with as Piscotty and Fowler were removed from yesterday's game. Lance Lynn (3-1, 2.45 ERA) who missed all of last season with Tommy John surgery has been outstanding in his five starts allowing just 22 hits in 29+ innings but is just 2-3 against Atlanta. The Braves will start 'hard luck' starter Mike Foltynewicz (0-3, 2.81) has had little run support (2.5 per) but was 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA against the Cardinals last season. Take ATLANTA!

Colorado at San Diego 3:40 ET

Padres over Rockies- After getting pounded 'with' the Padres yesterday I must come back with them this afternoon against one of the best hitting teams (home or away) in baseball. The first place Rockies have surprised the NL with their quick start including rookie Kyle Freeland (3-1, 2.93 ERA) who endured his only loss to date when San Diego scored six runs on eight hits with three walks against him on April 12. Padres starter Luis Perdomo (0-0. 4.96) is off his best performance of the season throwing 50 strikes in his 69 pitches. Today Take SAN DIEGO!  

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 2:15 ET

Royals over White Sox- The Royals have a long road in front of them but baseball is the longest of all professional seasons and they are starting to score some runs. MLB's lowest scoring team put up six runs winning just twice in their last 12 games with both wins 6-1 victories over the Whits Sox. Althought thr Raoys are just 1-4 in Ian Kennedy's (0-2, 2.30 ERA) starts he has shown his old for by allowing just 17 hits in 31 innings with a WHIP of 0.99. With little run support (1.4 runs per start) Kennedy is 2-1 lifetime against the White Sox who have lost 39 of the last 58 meetings. Take KANSAS CITY!  

Colorado at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Rockies- San Diego has managed three-straight wins while the Rockies have dropped their last two and will be sending rookie Antonio Senzatela (3-1, 2.81 ERA) who was handed his first MLB loss last time out against Washington. Jered Weaver (0-2, 4.71) gets the nod for the Padres and has no career win-loss record against Colorado but San Diego has lost all five of his starts this season. That should change tonight as the Rockies are just 7-19 in their last 26 meetings in San Diego. Take the PADRES!

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Royals over White Sox- Just two years removed for the World Series the Royals have fallen into the American League basement with the worst record in MLB (8-17) and by far have scored the least amount of runs in baseball. Chicago meanwhile, has picked up the pace after a slow start and are 7-2 in their last nine games overall and lead the AL Central. The White Sox will start their 'weak link' as Mike Pelfrey (0-1, 5.00 ERA) has now less then five innings in his two pervious starts and he is 1-4 against Kansas City in his career including 0-2 last season. Take the ROYALS!

Oakland at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Athletics over Twins- While winning five of their last six and their last three the Twins have scored 22 runs setting a Target Field record with six home runs in yesterday's 9-1 win over the A's. After posting five straight wins to move two-game above .500, Oakland has dropped seven of eight and are 1-6 on their current nine-game road trip that ends here tomorrow. Kendall Graveman (2-1, 2.25 ERA) has a 2.22 lifetime ERA against the Twins who are just 2-6 in their last eight home games will start Hector Santiago (2-1, 2.43) who is 3-3 lifetime against the A's but had a 6.59 ERA against them last season. Take OAKLAND!

Colorado at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Rockies- The Padres have won their last two and have moved over .500 at home while the Rockies who lead the NL West are an impressionable 9-4 on the road. Colorado will start Tyler Chatwood (2-3, 4.88 ERA) who is 4-1 lifetime against the Padres but they are just 9-23 in their last 32 meetings in San Diego. Trevor Cahill (1-2, 4.50) has returned as a starter and has had two bad outings back-to-back and is 5-6 lifetime against the Rockies. This time he's a winner. Take SAN DIEGO! 

Texas at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Rangers- Houston is off to a great start (17-9) and has dominated the AL West winning 13 of 17 match-ups. Much of their damage has been done at home where they are 10-5 and are 3-1 on their current home stand whereas their opponent tonight the Texas Rangers have struggled on the road winning just 3-of-10. Cole Hamels (2-0, 3.03 ERA) the Rangers starter may be unbeaten but his numbers show a huge drop-off in one critical area. Hamels has only 15 strikeouts in 33 innings after having 200 K's in 200 innings last season. Mike Fiers (0-1, 5.12) is favored over Hamels and is 0-1 with a 6.23 and that just does not make sense...Take HOUSTON!

New York Mets at Atlanta 7:35 ET

Mets over Braves- The Mets are hurting everywhere from starting pitchers, superstars and roll players have been effected. New York will start Robert Gsellman (0-2, 6.23 ERA) who had a great spring exhibition but has fell flat in the 'Big Show' so far. His mound opponent tonight Julio Teheran (2-1, 3.38) has already defeated Gsellman and the Mets on April 3rd. Coming off Sunday's 23-5 beating the Mets will look to wipe away that embarrassment. Take NEW YORK! 

Baltimore at Boston 7:00 ET

Red Sox over Orioles- With Derek Jeter gone and the Yankees glamor not as bright the Red Sox have started feuding with Baltimore as Dustin Pedroia has injured by a dirty slide by Manny Machado and Boston retaliated with a pitch in the back of his head. Benches were cleared and pitchers suspended and now it continues. The Orioles might be without their main power source as Chris Davis who has missed the past two games and is day-to-day. Rock Porcello (1-3, 4.75 ERA) who led MLB in wins (22) last season and in the CY Young Award holder has struggled against the O's (4-8, 4.88 lifetime) but is ready to win tonight. Take BOSTON!

Cleveland at Detroit 7:10 ET

Indians over Tigers- After a slow start the Indians are on the warpath winning nine of their last 12 and have won four straight series. One of their series defeats came in mid-April against Detroit when Daniel Norris (1-2, 4.71 ERA) tossed six scoreless innings against Trevor Bauer (2-2, 6.26) and posted his only win of the season. Bauer has only one quality start in four attempts but is 2-0 with a 3.77 ERA in four career starts at Comerica Park. Take CLEVELAND!

Chicago Cubs at Boston 8:00 ET

Red Sox over Cubs- Saturday, 'we' had the winner in this historic match-up as the Red Sox continue to kick the ball around on defense and have yet to find their power source. Boston had a nine-game inter-league home winning streak (now 18-3 last 21) as they blew an early 4-0 lead. Chicago will start last year's ERA leader in Kyle Hendricks (2-1, 4.50 ERA) who threw six scoreless innings against the Pirates Tuesday and is rounding back into form while the Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez (1-1, 3.12) who is holding opponents to a .172 batting average. Take BOSTON!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Braves over Brewers- Atlanta has won four straight as their offense is on the warpath scoring 36 runs with 55 hits during this short four-game streak. Sunday, they will send winless (Mike Foltynewicz (0-2, 3.20 ERA) who has allowed only three runs on nine hits in his last two starts covering 14 innings and is 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA against the Brewers in three career starts. Matt Garza (0-0, 2.25) gets the nod for Milwaukee and he is just 1-4 lifetime against the Braves. Take ATLANTA!

Tampa Bay at Toronto 1:07 ET

Rays over Blue Jays- Toronto who is expected to contend for the AL East is off to a terrible start winning just 7-of-24 and are just 3-8 at home. They will start last season's ace Aaron Sanchez (0-1, 4.38) who was 15-2 with the Blue Jays last year but has missed two starts because of a blister on his pitching hand is 1-1 with a 1.27 ERA lifetime against the Rays. Yet, Tampa Bay opens the favorite here on the road where they are just 3-9 on the season and this really seems a bit out of line. Chris Archer (2-1, 3.94) gets the start for Tampa and he is 6-4 with a 3.77 ERA lifetime against Toronto. It's doesn't make sense to me...Take TAMPA BAY! 

Atlanta at Milwaukee 7:10 ET

Braves over Brewers- 'Break-up' the Braves! Lowly Atlanta has won their last three scoring 25 runs in the process as they prepare for the middle game of a three-game set in Milwaukee. The Brewers had their own three-game winning streak stopped Friday and are just 3-7 against the Braves in their last 10 meetings. Jaime Garcia (0-1, 4.24 ERA) who have had a Hall of Fame career if he could forever start against Milwaukee as he is 11-6, with a 2.88 ERA in 21 appearances against them. The Brewers will start Jimmy Nelson who has surrendered 10 earned runs and 14 hits in his last 10.2 innings pitched and is 0-1 against the Braves. Take ATLANTA! 

Pittsburgh at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Pirates- That was rude...The Marlins return home after a long west coast road trip and the Pirates jumped on them for nine runs in the first two innings handing Miami their third straight loss. It is Pittsburgh turn to take to the road as they started a span of 14 road games in 17 days. Tonight they will start Ivan Nova ( 2-2 2.00 ERA) who will after seasons with the Yankees will start for the Bucc's and the Marlins will counter with Dan Straily (1-1, 3.92) who made five starts against Pittsburgh last season going 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA. Jet lag is over and the Marlins regroup at home. Take MIAMI!

Chicago Cubs at Boston 4:05 ET

Cubs over Red Sox- Both these clubs were the odds-on favorites to win their respective leagues and are off to identical slow starts at 10-12. This inter-league contest has national interest, not only the history of these two clubs who in a part are the fabric of baseball (playing in the two oldest stadiums Wrigley Field and Fenway Park). Speaking of old the Cubs will start veteran right-hander John Lackey (1-3, 4.88 ERA) while the Red Sox will send struggling Steven Wright (1-2, 8.66). Inter-league play has made this match-up possible and Boston has taken advantage the Senior Circuit winning nine straight at home and 18 of 20 in Fenway. This won't matter today as Lackey has posted 18 career wins against Boston. Take the CUBS! 

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Braves over Brewers- Streaks are the name of the game and so far few have been as streaky as the Braves. Atlanta is on a current two-game win streak after losing their previous six and have three streaks winning or losing five games or more. The Brewers of course boast MLB's biggest surprise of the young season in Eric Thames who already has 11 homers while hitting .370 and will send Chase Anderson (2-0, 1.13 ERA) to the mound who is 2-0 with a 2.92 ERA lifetime against Atlanta. The Braves will start veteran Bartolo Colon (1-2, 4.50) who know how to work his way through a line-up and defeated the Brewers in his only start against them last season. Take ATLANTA!

L.A. Angels at Texas 8:05 ET

Angels over Rangers- After a slow start the Angels are flying high winning their last four and six of the last seven and are now at 12-12 while moving on to Texas. The Rangers who took 2-of-3 from the Halos in LA will start Nick Martinez (1-0, 1.29 ERA) who is making his second start in place of injured A.J. Griffin and is 2-3 with a 2.51 ERA lifetime against Los Angeles. Tyler Skaggs (1-1, 4.44) starts for the visitors and he has had two good outings after surrendering five runs and eight hits in five innings in a no decision against the Rangers three weeks ago. Los angels needs to break through on the road where they are just 3-8 on the season, it starts here. Take the ANGELS!

N.Y. Mets at Washington 7:05 ET

Mets over Nationals- All that great young Mets pitching is going to waste with the large number of injuries that the Mets have incurred as their starters can't compensate for the lack of scoring. Last place New York has lost their last six scoring just 18 runs and once again are up against the Nationals who have won the last four meetings. The Nats will start Max Scherzer (3-1, 1.95 ERA) and he has dominated New York posting a 2-1 record with an ERA of 0.87 in three starts last season and he will be facing Jacob deGrom (0-1, 2.55) who is still looking for his first win. With Yoenis Cespedes returning the Mets have a fighting chance. Take NEW YORK!

Oakland at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET

Angels over Athletics- Streaks are such an important part of handicapping during the baseball season so much more then other sports because there is no point spreads to contend with. Here we have a pair of teams streaking in opposite directions as the Angels have won their last three while Oakland has dropped their last three. One streak that was ended by injury happened to A's starting pitcher Kendall Graveman (2-0, 2.00 ERA) returns from the disabled list and has possibly mis-placed his 'mojo.' The Angels are playing better and continue here. Take LOS ANGELES! 

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 3:45 ET

Dodgers over Giants- Well, I got what I wanted yesterday's (except for the win) match-up with my starting pitcher (Alex Wood) surrendering no runs and only one hit before being removed with a 3-run lead in the 7th. Well, we all know what happens after that...Giants immediately score to tie the game and then hand 'us' a loss in extra innings. Let it be know I hate repeating with a 'loser' but Los Angeles is starting the young phenom Julio Urias who was 5-2 with a 3.39 ERA last season with an appearance in the playoffs and his mound opponent is Matt Moore (1-3, 5.87 ERA) and he has allowed 30 hits in just 23 innings. Take the DODGERS! 

Miami at Philadelphia 1:05 ET

Marlins over Phillies- Break-up the 'Wiz-Kids'...the Phillies have won five straight and are sending their ace Jeremy Hellickson (3-0, 1.88 ERA) to the hill against another much improved club in the Marlins. Hellickson has been virtually un-hittable as he has surrendered only 14 hits in 24 innings and an unbelievable 0.71 WHIP and is 3-1 lifetime against Miami. The Marlins will counter with winless Edinson Volquez (0-2, 4.82) who has had little run support in his starts but he is 4-1 lifetime against Philadelphia and is 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA at Citizens Park including a shut-out. Take MIAMI! 

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Dodgers over Giants- The struggling Giants have the lowest win percentage in the National League and at 7-14 are already 7-games off the pace in the West. Granted, it is a long season but with Madison Bumgarner out for about two months and Dexter Posey being forced into outfield duty because of a beaning on Opening Day San Francisco may not be able to get back into the race. The Dodgers managed a 2-1 win over the light-hitting Jinx Tuesday and will have Alex Wood (1-0, 3.29 ERA) starting tonight against Johnny Cueto (3-1, 5.25) who is 5-6 with a 2.74 ERA lifetime against L.A.. Take the DODGERS!

Washington at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Nationals- You can expect more offense tonight as these two clubs combined for 27 runs in Tuesday's slugfest as the Nationals won for the seventh time in eight tries on their current road trip. Colorado has won four of their last five scoring 46 runs in the process as they are tied for the most wins in baseball and Washington with 14. The Rockies will start Tyler Chatwood (2-2, 4.10 ERA) who has allowed just 23 hits in over 26 innings of work while the Nats will send Tanner Roark (2-0, 3.65) who has enjoyed receiving 6.5 runs support per start. This time he gets caught...take COLORADO!

Seattle at Detroit 7:10 ET

Mariners over Tigers- 'Holy, don't make sense Batman' is how is see this contest. I'll lay it out as best as I can. The Seattle Mariners who gave up 19 runs in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers in Detroit are just 2-10 on the road and find themselves the favorite where this home team is leading the AL Central and are 6-2 at home. The part that can sway me is that Seattle starter James Paxton (2-0, 1.78 ERA) has been outstanding to date. He has allowed just 17 hits in over 25.1 innings and throws to a WHIP of 0.87. Despite scoring 19 runs and getting 24 hits the Tigers were without Miguel Cabrera but will have problems with Paxton tonight. Take SEATTLE!

Minnesota at Texas 8:05 ET

Twins over Rangers- The Twins who haven't been able to much of anything in recent seasons have managed to win five of their last six in Arlington over the Rangers. Minnesota will start a resurgent Erin Santana (3-0, 0.64 ERA) allowing just two runs and only NINE hits in 28 innings in his first four starts of the year. Andrew Cashner (0-1, 2.38) has been a hard luck non-winner so far as the Rangers have given him little support scoring just one run in his two starts. Take the MINNESOTA!

Toronto at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angeles over Blue Jays- The Blue Jays are off to a horrific start winning just three of their first 15 games but have managed to win 2-of-3 in this series. The Angels haven't been much better and have dropped eight of their last 10 but are 5-4 at home while Toronto is just 3-6 on the road. Los Angeles will start Jessee Chavez (1-3, 5.00 ERA) who has dropped three straight decisions will face-off against Francisco Liriano (1-1, 5.11) who is 2-6 with a 6.20 ERA in 10 starts against the Angels. Take LOS ANGELES!

Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:00 ET

Rays over Orioles- As the guys in my old neighborhood used to say when growing up, 'not for nothin' but how can Tampa Bay be favored at Baltimore? Well, we have to evaluate the pitching match-up to see what is going on. So far in 2017 in appears that former ace Chris Archer (2-0, 3.20 ERA) has regained his form as Tampa Bay is 4-0 in his starts this season and his mound opponent for Baltimore Ubaldo Jimenez (1-0, 5.51) has a deceiving record as he has received great run support while having a 1.47 WHIP. I can only go one way here. Take the RAYS!

Miami at San Diego 4:40 ET

Padres over Marlins- Look out! Mike (Giancarlo) Stanton is heating up hitting homers in three straight games including two last night and now has seven homers for the season after a slow start. His his power is totally awesome but the Padres will look to pitch around him today. Tom Koehler (0-1, 5.40 ERA) will start for the Marlins and he is 3-0 lifetime against the Padres but has surrendered a few homers himself (five) tied for the lead in most given up. Miami is just 5-11 in their last 16 games in San Diego and fall here. Take the PADRES!

San Francisco at Colorado 3:10 ET

Giants over Rockies- The Giants enter this contest losers in five of their last six while Colorado has record wins in five of their last six are are 5-1 against San Francisco already this season. Jeff Samardzija (0-3, 6.16 ERA) may be wishing he had gone to the NFL but is 3-3 with an excellent 2.55 ERA lifetime against Colorado. The Rockies will start Kyle Freeland (1-1, 4.91) and has allowed 16 hits in 14.2 innings while having a WHIP of 1.70 which will spell defeat here. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Atlanta at Philadelphia 1:35 ET

Braves over Phillies- It is said that baseball is a game of streaks and the Atlanta Braves are the epitome of that axiom. The Braves had lost five straight and then won five straight and are now in the mist of a five game losing streak once again. Well, if the numbers remain consistent they should win here just as a matter of balance. Atlanta will start Mike Foltynewicz (0-2, 4.26 ERA) including a loss in his last outing where he allowed just two runs on five hits in seven innings (not a bad performance) and he is 2-1 lifetime against the Phillies. Zach Eflin (0-0) was called up from the minors and gets the nod because of an injury to Clay Buchholz. Although the Braves are 1-7 in their last eight road games they are 7-2 over the Phillies in their last nine meetings. Take ATLANTA!

Toronto at L.A. Angels 9:10 ET

Blue Jays over Angels- Two floundering clubs square-off in Los Angeles where the Angels have dropped three straight and the Blue Jays are 6-2 in their last eight meetings in LA. Toronto won for just the second time on the road last night defeating LA 8-7 in 13 innings as the Angels lost for the ninth time in their last 10 games overall. The pitching match-up doesn't show much for either side but momentum has swung over to the Blue Jays. Take TORONTO!

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona 8:10 ET

Dodgers over Diamondbacks- East meets West (sorta) as the struggling Dodgers continue their series at Chase Field and the trends are not very favorable. Los Angeles is just 2-6 in their last eight road games while Arizona is 15-3 in their last 18 home games. But, the Dodgers are 43-20 in the last 63 meetings a larger sample that I will rely on. On the mound the D'Backs will send Robbie Ray (1-0, 1.96 ERA) who has been outstanding allowing just 10 hits in 18.1 innings with his teammates winning all three of his starts. Arizona has taken three straight in the series this season after opening with two straight losses and will facing Kenta Maeda who is 3-1 with a 3.62 ERA in seven career starts and is throwing to a respectable 1.36 WHIP. Somehow the Dodgers win. Take LOS ANGELES!

Detroit at Minnesota 2:10 ET

Twins over Tigers- Both clubs enter this fray with 8-8 records but the Tigers have dropped four straight (all on the road) and may be without slugger Miguel Cabrera who left last night's game with a groin strain. Detroit is looking to break this downward trend by sending Matthew Boyd (2-1, 3.77 ERA) to the hill and he has dominated the Twins going 4-1 with a 3.38 ERA in six career starts including holding the Twins to one-hit in six scoreless innings 11 days ago. Detroit had won 11 straight in Minnesota and now that streak has ended and it's the Twins turn. Take MINNESOTA! 

Houston at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Astros- The Tampa Bay Rays who have won three straight wish that they could play all their games at home where they are 8-2 while winning just one of seven on the road. Houston has had no such problems on the road winning four of five thus far this season w but do struggle in certain conditions. The Astros just aren't able to put in together where playing on astroturf (kind of funny isn't it) going 6-20 and are 1-7 in their last eight at Tampa Bay. Houston will start Mike Fiers (0-1, 5.40 ERA) while the Rays will start Alex Cobb (1-1, 4.50) who has had two shaky performances in a row but will 'buck' up here and post a win. Take TAMPA BAY!

N.Y. Yankees at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over New York- The Yankees enter Pittsburgh winning nine of their last 10 and will be sending a rejuvenated C.C. Sabathia (2-0, 1.47 ERA) to the hill against the struggling Pirates. Pittsburgh will send winless Tyler Glasnow (0-1, 12.15) to the mound and he yet to post a MLB win after 10 lifetime appearances. The Buc's who were swept three games by St. Louis after themselves sweeping the Cubs three games will be without center fielder Starling Marte who was caught cheating with a performance-enhancing drug and is on an 80-game suspension. Numbers never lie but can be very misleading as the Yankees are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings (have not met since 2014) and the Pirates are just 8-20 in their last 28 home games. This will change tonight. Take PITTSBURGH!

St. Louis at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- The Cardinals who started 3-9 are looking for their fourth straight win after winning three straight games over Pittsburgh with all wins by 2-1 scores. Carlos Martinez (0-2, 3.57 ERA) the Opening Day starter for St. Louis had 11 strike-outs his last time out but also walked eight batters against the Yankees. He was 3-0 with a 1.38 ERA against the Brewers last season while Milwaukee will start Zach Davies who has been putrid allowing 21 hits in 14.1 innings with an 8.79 ERA. Yet, baseball is a funny game at times as Davies is 1-0 with a 1.66 ERA in three career starts against the Cardinals. In a surprise take MILWAUKEE! 

Baltimore at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Orioles- Cincinnati may be leading the N.L Central but are just 2-4 in their last six at home as they host Baltimore who is 21-8 in their last 29 interleague games. The Orioles wil send Wade Miley (1-0, 2.45 ERA) to the mound who owns a 3-2 mark with a 4.25 ERA in six starts against the Cincinnati. Miley has been almost un-hittable this season surrendering just six hits in 11 innings but has had issues with getting the ball over the plate walking seven in his first start and has a 6.17 ERA in his last 11 starts last season. Scott Feldman (1-1, 2.87) had control problems of his own walking five his last time out is 5-2 lifetime against Baltimore and gets the win tonight. Take CINCINNATI!

Detroit at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET

Rays over Tigers- Did you see it? I saw it in real time and fine it difficult to believe. Last night with the lead late in the game with the bases loaded center fielder Kevin Kiermaier miss-played a line drive that handed the Tigers three runs and a 7-5 lead. This was undone in the bottom of the ninth when Detroit shortstop Jose Iglesias tripped over the second base bag while fielding an inning ending double-play throwing the ball away so that the Rays could score the winning runs. So much for the quality of play in today's MLB. Tampa's Erasmo Ramirez had 63 relief appearances last season but will get the start today and it is noteworthy to mention that he was 11-5 as a starter in 2015. Rays have the 'mojo' right now as they go for the 3-game sweep. Take TAMPA BAY! 

Baltimore at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Orioles over Reds- The Reds flexed their muscle yesterday pounding the Orioles 9-3 and today they will send their young phenom Amir Garrett (2-0, 1.42 ERA) to the mound looking to even their record at 3-3 on this current 10-game homestand. Baltimore will start Ubaldo Jimenez (0-0, 10.38) who has had great support but no wins as he hasn't lasted five innings in eight of his two starts this season. But, inter-league play gives the O's the advantage as they are 21-8 in their last 29 interleague games while Cincinnati is just 16-37 against the AL. Take BALTIMORE!

Boston at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Red Sox- The Red Sox are starting to show their 'stuff' as they have won their last four while the Blue Jays are now a MLB worst 2-11. Toronto will start Francisco Liriano (0-1, 9.00 ERA) who only retired one batter in his first start of the season bounced back against the Orioles surrendering two runs on five hits while striking out 10. Boston will hand the ball to Rick Porcello (1-1, 7.56) who is off to a dismal start as he has had trouble controlling his fastball. Although he is 7-7 lifetime against Toronto his is just 3-5 with a 6.23 ERA in nine career starts at the Rogers Center. Take the BLUE JAYS!

Miami at Seattle 3:40 ET

Marlins over Mariners- 'King' Felix Hernandez (1-1, 2.95 ERA) is off a stellar performance against Texas on Friday allowing one run in 7.1 innings. Miami will start Edinson Volquez (0-1, 3.45) is winless in three starts but is 5-0 with a 2.66 ERA lifetime against the Mariners in eight career appearances. Hernandez's strike-outs are down and hits allowed are up over one per inning and the Marlins put the ball in play enough to win here. Take MIAMI! 

Miami at Seattle 10:10 ET

Marlins over Mariners- Seattle posted their fourth straight win last night as they defeated the Marlins who had to make the longest flight in baseball from Miami to Seattle after a win over the Mets and were never in Monday's 6-1 loss. Seattle will start Yovani Gallardo (0-1, 6.30) who has struggled in his first two starts with a 2.10 WHIP allowing 15 hits and six walks in just 10 innings of work. The Marlins will start Wei-Yin Chen (1-0, 7.00) who is looking to bounce back from a poor performance of his own against the Mets and is 3-3 with a 3.04 ERA lifetime against Seattle. Take MIAMI! 

Detroit at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Tigers- The 2016 American League rookie of the year will start for the Tigers tonight as Michael Fulmer (1-0, 2.25 ERA) take the hill against the Rays. Detroit who are in the mist 4th of a 9-game road trip took 2-of-3 off Cleveland after losing 14 of 18 meetings last season. Tampa Bay meanwhile, returns home after a 1-6 road trip losing their final three in Boston. Matt Andriese (0-0, 4.50) get the nod for the Rays and is looking to post his first win of the season and he has a chance at home where Tampa is 5-2 on the season. Take TAMPA BAY!

Boston at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Red Sox- Toronto has scored the least runs in MLB (34) and have the worst record at 2-10 scoring two runs or less in seven of their 12 games. Boston is starting a six game road trio here and won their last last three at Fenway but find themselves in a tough spot here as scheduled starter Eduardo Rodriguez will not make the start, forcing the Red Sox to go to the minors for replacement starter Brian Johnson. Marcus Stroman (1-1, 1.76 ERA) gets the start for the Blue Jays and is 4-1 in seven starts against Boston. After a day off to 'collect' themselves the Jays rock here. Take TORONTO!

Miami at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Marlins- The Marlins started their 4-game series against the New York Mets with a 16-inning loss on Thursday and then reeled off three straight wins and now travel cross country to play in Seattle. The Mariners post an epic win for 'us' yesterday coming back from a 6-1 deficit to win 9-8. Miami is starting Tom Koehler (0-0, 3.27 ERA) has never faced Seattle and is 6-7 with an ERA of 4.50 in inter-league play and just 16-25 on the road. The Mariners send Ariel Miranda (0-1, 5.06) to the hill and he has never faced Miami but Seattle is 6-2 in his starts. Take MARINERS! 

Pittsburgh at St. Louis 7:05 ET

Cardinals over Pirates- Two clubs that are off three-game sweeps meet in St. Louis as the Cardinals who were 'swept' by the Yankees in New York hosts Pittsburgh who just 'swept' the Cubs in Chicago. The 'Red-Birds' have now dropped six of their last seven and have fallen to 3-9 and have the worst record in the National League. Pittsburgh is 'Riding high in April, but will be shot down in May.' (a little of ole Blue Eyes for ya) I'm just trying to say that after sweeping the Cubs in Chicago the Pirates will have a bit of a let-down here. Lance Lynn (0-1, 5.23 ERA) is looking to bounce back from a poor performance against the Nationals and will get the win here. Take ST. LOUIS! 

Texas at Seattle 4:10 ET

Mariners over Rangers- After opening the season 2-8 the Mariners returned home to take the first two games of this 3-game set by holding Texas to just one run in those wins. Cole Hamels (0-0, 2.77 ERA) is making his 11th career start against Seattle and although is 5-3 lifetime was 2-1 last season with an ERA of 7.20 against the Mariners. Hisashi Iwakuma (0-1, 2.25) is looking for his first win of the season and is 9-6 in 19 career starts against the Rangers. The Mariners are 7-3 in Iwakumas' last 10 starts against Texas and the Rangers are 4-12 in their last 16 overall. Take SEATTLE!  

L.A. Angels at Kansas City 2:15 ET

Angels over Royals- I for the most part don't come back with a team that lost for me the pervious day but this one just sets-up right. The Angels bats have gone dormant the first two games of this series as they have dropped their last four. The Royals are trying to reach the break-even point and have won their last two. This one will be a bit tricky as the Royals have dominated the trends between these two winning 13 of the last 19 meetings. But, not today. Take LOS ANGELES!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 1:00 ET

Reds over Brewers- Cincinnati is looking to even this four-game series with a win today after Saturday's 7-5 victory. The Reds who have the best record in the National League will have Sal Romano making his Major League debut after an excellent spring posting a 1.38 ERA and a WHIP of 0.92. After an Opening Day loss Cincinnati has won eight of their last 11 and will have their way against Wily Peralta (2-0, 2.45 ERA) who si 5-6 lifetime against the Reds. Take CINCINNATI!

L.A. Angels at Kansas City 7:15 ET

Angels over Royals- After winning their last two games the 4-6 Royals are still a long way from their championship level of play. Normally, when I think of Kansas City playing at home a feel they have a strong advantage but that isn't the case as they have dropped six of their last eight when hosting. Los Angeles has righted the ship so to speak winning 15 of their last 22 while the Royals have dropped 10 of their last 14. This must be one of the reasons that Kansas City is an underdog at home. Take the ANGLES! 

San Diego at Atlanta 7:10 ET

Braves over Padres- Last night Atlanta played their first ever-game at their new ball park Sun Trust Park and the won their first home games and second in-a-row after starting 1-6. Former Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey (0-1, 4.76 ERA) brings a 1-3 lifetime mark against the Padres into this match-up while his counterpart for San Diego Clayton Richard (1-1, 2.57) is 0-5 lifetime against Atlanta. The Braves have won the last five meetings including their last four as hosts and the Padres are just 16-35 in their last 51 road games. Take ATLANTA!

Detroit at Cleveland 4:10 ET

Indians over Tigers- The American League Champions the Cleveland Indians have dropped their last three and and six of their last seven and they have their 'best' going to the hill today. Corey Kluber (0-1, 5.25 ERA) is not off to the best start but he has a great history entering this contest against Detroit. Justin Verlander (1-0, 1.35) has had two good outings but is just 19-21 lifetime against the Indians and the Tigers are 1-7 in his last eight starts against the Tribe. When you add that Cleveland is 21-6 in Kluber's last 27 starts on grass and the Indians are 47-22 at home. Take CLEVELAND!

St. Louis at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Cardinals- There was a time when both these clubs ruled their respective leagues but St. Louis has fallen a bit and the Yankees have dropped out of contention since the departure of Derek Jeter. New York is on a four-game winning streak and will send their winless ace Masahiro Tanaka (0-1, 11.74 ERA) who has an ERA of 0.38 in spring training will regain his form here (Yankee Stadium) where he is 20-7 with a 3.31 ERA in his career. Take NEW YORK!

New York Mets at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Mets- This is a re-match of the series played in New York last week where the Marlins took 2-of-3 from the Mets. Miami's Wei-Yin Chen (1-0, 1.50 ERA) is now 2-0 versus New York posting a 1.38 ERA while the Mets will start Robert Gsellman who lost to Miami Saturday. Add that the Marlins are 8-0 in Chen's last eight starts in Miami while the Mets are 7-1 in their last eight road games...something has got to give and I will go with the pitching. Take MIAMI!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Brewers over Reds- The 'Big Red Machine' has won four straight and at 7-2 have the best record in Major League baseball. It has been Cincinnati's bats that have done most of the work as they scored 22 runs in their three-game sweep of the Pirates in Pittsburgh while allowing just five runs. Tonight may seem more of a 'blast-from-the-past' as Bronson Arroyo (0-1, 13.50 ERA) returns to the Reds where he pitched from 2006-2013 winning 105 games. But, this is a 40-year old Arroyo who was pounded for six runs in four innings against St. Louis. Jimmy Nelson (0-0, 1.50 ERA) gets the start for Milwaukee and he is off a performance against the Cubs where he allowed just one run and only four hits in six innings. Take the BREWERS!

Baltimore at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Orioles- The Toronto Blue Jays are as usual expected to contend in the AL East (always expected with little accomplished) are 1-7 on the season and have lost their last five games. Their bats have been silent as they managed just 17 hits in their last four games (that's 4.25 hits per game) and their pitching hasn't been all that great either. Francisco Liriano (0-0, 135.00 ERA) retired just one batter in his season's debut walking four batters while surrendering five earned runs. Liriano was 2-1 in Toronto last season with a 3.07 ERA in five starts Rogers Center. Baltimore starter Kevin Gausman )0-0, 5.40 ERA) has struggled thus far this season giving up 13 hits, seven walks and was 0-2 versus the Blue Jays last year. Take TORONTO!

Oakland at Kansas City 8:15 ET

A's over Royals- Kansas City is a different team then the Champions were saw a few short season's ago. To start with their over-powering relief staff is gone as evidenced by the 7.77 ERA the bullpen owns this season. The Royals winners of just two of seven games also are struggling at the plate where slugger Eric Hosmer is just 5-of-28 and Trevor Plouffe is only 4-of 26. The beat goes on. Take OAKLAND!

Atlanta at Miami 7:10 ET

Braves over Marlins- The Braves have lost five in-a-row and 6-of-7 to start the season and after last year's weak performance they were expecting more improvement. Atlanta has struggled both on the mound where they have allowed five runs or more in all six losses and they have stranded 36 base runners one an inning the last four games. Tonight the only lefty in the starting rotation in Jaime Garcia gets the start and has enough to drown the Marlins. Take ATLANTA! 

New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Mets- Because of the depth of the Mets pitching staff they are considered the primary threat to dethrone the Cubs in the National League. One of New York's young studs is Zack Wheeler (0-1, 11.25 ERA) who pitched last week for the first time since missing the 2015-2016 seasons. I've seen Wheeler pitch up close and personal in Las Vegas three years ago before his injury and to tell you the truth I was not impressed. Philadelphia will start Vince Velasquez (0-1, 9.00) who lasted only four innings against Washington is his season debut Friday but did mange to strike out 10 hitters. Take the PHILLIES!  

Arizona at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Diamondbacks over Giants- These two starters are facing-off for the second time already this season as Robbie Ray (0-0, 4.76 ERA) starts for Arizona and Jeff Samardzija (0-1, 10.13) takes the hill for the Giants. Samardzija was knocked around by the D'backs allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks last thursday in the 9-3 loss. Ray received a no-decision but allowed three runs on three hits in 5.2 innings. Although San Francisco has dominated this series 15-5 the snakes are the side here. Take ARIZONA!

Texas at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET

Angels over Rangers- Baseball is the longest of seasons with trends becoming a large part of handicapping winners over the course of the year. This matchup has a number of trends that just can't be ignored. The start with the Angels who are 3-0 already at home are now 10-1 in their last 11 as hosts while Texas is 2-9 in their last 11 games overall. The Rangers are 19-26 all-time in its first road game of the season including four straight losses. Add that L.A. Is 36-22 against the Rangers the past three years regardless of who is pitching. Take the ANGELS! 

Baltimore at Boston 7:10 ET

Orioles over Red Sox- The Red Sox are happy to return home where they are 2-0 after their 1-3 road trip. Boston hasn't been able to post a solid line-up as injuries. The flu and personal issues have had an impact on who's playing. Three Red Sox players have had the flu while Xander Bogaerts returns from bereavement leave and Jackie Bradley Jr. went on the 10-day disabled list. The Red Sox will start Drew Pomeranz who was 0-2 with a 6.43 ERA at Fenway Park. Baltimore starter Dylan Bundy allowed one run and just four singles in his start against Toronto with eight strikeouts in seven innings. Take BALTIMORE!

L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Dodgers over Cubs- The two National League favorites will square off in Chicago for the World Series Champion Cubs season home opener. There will be plenty of pre-game pomp as the champs will be lauded for their first World Series win since 1908. Jon Lester who started Opening Day in St. Louis will start and he is 2-2 with a 3.06 ERA in five lifetime starts against the Dodgers while Alex Wood who is 1-2 with a 3/79 ERA in seven appearances against the Cubs. There are just two many distractions for the Cuns here in Chicago. Take LOS ANGELES!

Cleveland at Arizona 8:10 ET

Indians over Diamondbacks- Arizona is off to a great start at 4-1 this season compared to last season when they lost their first nine home games and 16 of their first 21. Cleveland who is 11-3 in their last 14 road games and will have former Diamondbacks' right-hander Trevor Bauer who has no record against Arizona while Zack Greinke gets the start for the 'rattlers.' Grienke is 9-9 lifetime against the Indians with a 3.87 ERA. With Edwin Encarnacion added to the line-up the Indians skin the snakes. Take CLEVELAND!

Miami at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Marlins over Mets- The New York Mets are said to have the best front line pitching in baseball but if they don't start scoring some runs that staff of young arms will under pressure all season. They will start Robert Gsellman who has an outstanding spring with a 2.31 ERA was 4-2 with a 2.42 ERA in seven starts as a rookie last season. Miami will send Adam Conley to the hill and he is 12-7 lifetime in two years and has a 1.11 ERA in 24 innings against the Mets. Take the MARLINS!

Atlanta at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Braves over Pirates- A pair of clubs that are having difficulty scoring runs meet in Pittsburgh where the Atlanta Braves visit the Bucs on a two game losing streak. The Pirates broke into the win column Friday 5-4 and will start Chad Kuhl who was rained-out of his first start in Boston. The Braves will start former Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey is 3-2 lifetime against Pittsburgh and picks up the win today. Take ATLANTA!

Seattle at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET

Angels over Mariners- The Mariners opened the season with three straight losses at Houston where they managed just four runs but, they equalled that number with a 4-2 win over the Astros with two runs in the ninth last night for their first win. The Angels split their four games and are off a loss to the A's where they managed just five singles. LA will start Jesse Chavez who is 0-5 with a 5.84 ERA in 17 appearances against the Mariners while Seattle will start Yovani Gallardo who had a 7.47 ERA in spring training and has allowed seven runs in nine innings in two starts against the Angels. Take LOS ANGELES!