Kansas City at Minnesota 2:10 ET

Twins over Royals- After two straight appearances in the 'Fall Classic' and winning the World Series last season the Kansas City Royals have been playing with a hangover the entire season and are now four games under .500. They will start Edinson Volquez (8-10, 5.03 ERA) who has had the best of the Twins in his career going 4-1 with a 2.20 ERA. The problem for the Royals is that Volquez has been very hittable this season allowing 156 hits in only 141 innings going 0-2 with an 8.47 ERA in his last two starts giving up 30 hits in his last 17 innings and he is 2-7 with a 6.51 ERA on the road this season. Hector Santiago (10-6, 4.47)has lost two starts since coming over form the Angels but is 2-1 with a 1.89 ERA against Kansas City who is 20-39 on the road. Take MINNESOTA!  

L.A. Angels at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Angels- The L.A. Angels can be considered the Yankees of the West as they have a line-up full of veterans who's better days have are something of the past. The Angels have lost eight straight and rest in the cellar of the West division scored just 10 runs in their last five games. Matt Shoemaker (6-12, 4.07 ERA) will start for Los Angeles is 3-8 with a 4.89 ERA on the road and is permitting a .281 batting average to the opposition. Mike Clevinger (0-1, 6.97) is making his second start since recall from Triple-A and has a few trends in his favor, first the Indians are 21-8 in their last 29 home games while the Angels are are now only 1-7 in their last eight meetings with the Indians but L.A. Is 7-19 in their last 26 road games. Take CLEVELAND!  

Cincinnati at Milwaukee 7:10 ET

Brewers over Reds- Very quietly this will be one of the better pitching match-ups of the day. Cincinnati's Dan Straily (7-6, 3.76 ERA) has had seven straight quality starts and is 3-0 since the All-Star break and has allowed just 98 hits in 134 innings of work but has surrendered nine homers in his last eights starts and the Reds are just 22-45 in their last 67 road games. Zach Davies (9-4, 3.58) is 4-0 since July 5 and the Brewers are 8-2 in his last 10 home starts. Add that Cincinnati is 22-45 in theirlast 67 road games, the answer is the Brew Crew. Take MILWAUKEE!

Colorado at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Rockies over Phillies- The Rockies have lost seven of their last nine following a 11-2 run as they have fallen 4½ games back in the wild card chase. Tyler Anderson (4-3, 3.04 ERA) takes the hill for Colorado and he has been effective winning three of his last five starts while striking out 25 while allowing just 15 hits in his last 20 innings of work. Philadelphia will start Jerad Eickhoff (7-12, 3.78) and he is 0-1 lifetime against the Rockies and is 4-5 at home. Take COLORADO!

Seattle at Oakland 10:05 ET

A's over Mariners- The Mariners have won their last six (all at home) and have moved into position to over take Boston and Detroit for a AL Wild Card spot and will travel to Oakland. They will start Ariel Miranda (1-0, 6.00 ERA) is making his second start since coming to Seattle from the Orioles and picked up his win in relief against the Tigers on Tuesday. Oakland will start Sean Manaea (3-7, 4.58) who has an ERA of 2.58 over his last six starts and has no record against the Mariners. Seattle is just 8-20 in their last 28 road games and will fall again tonight. Take OAKLAND!

Tampa Bay at New York 7:05 ET

Rays over Yankees- The 'noise' surrounding this contest with center around Alex Rodriquez playing his final game for the Yankees as New York hosts Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium. If he makes an appearance tonight Rodriguez will need at least one hit to finish above .200 as he is at .199 after his 0-4 last night in Boston. New York will start CC Sabathia (6-9, 4.18 ERA) who has had just one quality start in the last nine outings going 1-5 in that stretch. CC as a matter of fact is just 1-6 with a 4.82 ERA at home in nine starts and is 13-14 lifetime against the Rays. Tampa will start Chris Archer (6-15, 4.26) who has suffered the most losses in MLB is 5-3 with a 2.13 ERA in 11 career starts against New York including 3-1 with a 2.18 ERA at Yankee Stadium. Take TAMPA BAY!

Houston at Toronto 7:07 ET

Astros over Blue Jays- The Astros who scored 25 runs in a double-header sweep in Minnesota yesterday may wish that they could have saved a few of those scores for their meetings in Toronto as they have managed just three total runs in their last three games against the Blue Jays. Houston has now moved with two-games of an AL Wild Card spot and will throw rookie Joe Musgrove (0-0, 0.79 ERA) at Toronto and he has been impressive allowing only one run in 11.1 innings. Francisco Liriano (6-11, 5.34) has only one win in his last five starts and is just not the pitcher he once was. Take HOUSTON!  

Detroit at Seattle 10:10 ET

someone over the other one- A pair of Cy Young Award winners go head-to-head tonight in Seattle as the Tigers send Justin Verlander (12-6, 3.52 ERA) up against the Mariners Felix Hernandez (6-4, 3.55). Verlander has won each of his last five starts looks to have regained his form as he has allowed just 120 hits in 153 innings (an incredible stat) but is just 10-8 lifetime against Seattle. Hernandez is a stellar 9-3 lifetime against Detroit with a 2.57 ERA in 14 starts. We have had the Mariners in the first two games of this series and won them both but tonight fortunes are reversed. Take the TIGERS!  

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 8:15 ET

White Sox over Royals- The defending World Champion Royals are struggling not only on the road where they are just 19-38 but now they are having problems winning at home as they are 9-13 in their last 22. Kansas City has lost 12 of their last 17 will start Ian Kennedy (6-9, 4.03 ERA) who is winless in his last seven starts and is 1-1 with a 6.17 ERA against Chicago was rocked for four homers and seven runs in his last appearance against the White Sox in June. Jose Quintana (9-8, 2.93) has pitched better then his record shows as a lack of run support have done him in a number of quality starts. Although he is just 1-8 lifetime against Kansas City he gets the nod today. Take CHICAGO!  

Cleveland at Washington 4:05 ET

Nationals over Indians- The Nationals who have a comfortable lead (6½ games) in the NL East have gone into a bit of a mini slump of late scoring just three runs in their last three games. This afternoon things don't appear the be any easier as they face the AL's Central Division leaders in the Cleveland Indians who shut down the Nationals yesterday 3-1. Josh Tomlin (11-4, 3.81 ERA) who is making his first career start against Washington is 7-2 with a 3.43 ERA in 13 inter-league starts will take the hill for the Tribe against the Nats Gio Gonzalez (7-9, 4.13) who is 5-0 with a 1.07 ERA in eight career starts against the Indians. Believe it or not Washington is 16-4 in Gonzalezs' last 20 Wednesday starts (What is that exactly) and do it again today. Take the NATIONALS!  

Detroit at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Tigers- The Mariner have won four straight and are 6-2 on their current homestand as they moved to within 2½ games of a Wild Card berth. In place of the injured Jordan Zimmermann Detroit will start Daniel Norris (1-0, 4.85 ERA) who was recalled from Triple-A in late June and has no record against the Mariners while Wade LeBlanc (1-0, 4.31) who has no record against the Tigers will start for the home team. LeBlanc is 1-0 with a 2.88 ERA in four home starts while facing Detroit for the first time. Take SEATTLE!

San Francisco at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Giants- The Giants came up with a most unlikely win over the Marlins last night as Brandon Crawford collected seven hits including the game-winner in the 14th inning as they came back from a 5-1 deficit against Jose Hernandez. In his defense Hernandez was removed by Don Mattingly in the seventh after surrendering just one run before the Miami bullpen imploded. Still San Francisco is just 6-16 since the All-Star break and will start new acquired Matt Moore (7-7, 4.04 ERA) who has allowed 15 hits in 11 innings with a 7.36 ERA at Marlins Park. Tom Koehler (8-8, 4.05) will start for the 'Fish' and is 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA against the Giants limiting them so just a .206 batting Average. Take MIAMI!

Texas at Colorado 3:10 ET

Rockies over Rangers- The Rockies were three outs away from getting the break even watermark of .500 on the season but surrendered three runs in the ninth last night as Texas pulled off the win to leave Colorado four-games behind in the Wild Card chase in the National League. The Rangers have won their last three and seven of their last 10 while the Rockies have dropped their last two contests. Considering the record of these two clubs it is surprising the Rockies opened the favorite even if the game is in Colorado. A.J Griffin (5-1, 4.05 ERA) has never pitched in the 'Mile High City' and will have the same problems more pitchers face and have the same troubles other contend with. Tyler Chatwood (10-7, 3.63) has struggled against Texas but gets it done today. Take COLORADO!

Detroit at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Tigers- Very quietly the Detroit Tigers have moved into a tie for a AL Wild Card spot as they have won 10 of their last 12 and are 27-15 in their last 42 contests. A good part of their resurgence has been the development of Michael Fulmer (9-2, 2.42 ERA) who has been impressive away from home going 7-2 with a 2.88 ERA. The Tigers have won the last seven games that Fulmer has started and are 15-2 overall in his starts. Seattle will start Hisashi Iwakuma (12-7, 3.99) is 31-18 with a 3.23 ERA in his career at Safeco Field and are now 15-6 when Shawn O'Malley starts at shortstop. Take the MARINERS!  

Philadelphia at San Diego 4:40 ET

Padres over Phillies- The rebuilding Padres who have trade most of their starting pitching away will try and win back-to-back games for the first time since July 17 as they defeated the Phillies 9-7 Saturday. Jerad Eickhoff (6-12, 3.68 ERA) who leads the league in losses is 1-0 against the Padres posting a win in April but Philadelphia is just 4-11 in his 15 road starts. Jarred Cosart (0-1, 5.09) gets his second start for San Diego and is 1-1 lifetime against the Phillies with a 1.80 career ERA. Take the PADRES!

Texas at Houston 2:10 ET

Astros over Rangers- Last year the Rangers made a late trade deadline move and picked up Cole Hamels and that move has paid dividends and now just last week they picked-up catcher Jonathan Lucroy and Carlos Beltran and once again there deadline moves are paying off. Lucroy hit a tying homer and Beltran drove in the winning run in Saturday's 3-2 (Vegas Hotline) win over the Astros. Yu Darvish (2-3, 3.29 ERA) is back and throwing well for the Rangers but they have to overcome their in ability to win on the road where they are 6-13 in their last 19. Joe Musgrove (0-0, 0.00) gets his first MLB start and was impressive in his lone relief appearance striking out eight in 4 1/3 innings. Take HOUSTON!

San Francisco at Washington 1:35 ET

Nationals over Giants- The Giants who most thought would make a second half push have sputtered since the All-Star break winning only six of their last 20 games including their 7-1 win Saturday. Madison Bumgarner (10-6, 2.25 ERA) who is winless in for starts is off his worst start of the year as the Phillies knocked him around for 10 hits and eight runs in five innings. Yet San Francisco has a two-game lead in the NL West and are 7-3 against the Nats in their last 10 meetings. Washington will satrt Tanner Roark (11-6, 3.02) is 5-1 over bis last seven turns and has a 2.79 ERA at home. Take WASHINGTON!

L.A. Angels at Seattle 9:10 ET

Mariners over Angels- Both these clubs have had disappointing season's to date but the Mariners are beginning to show some signs of life winning 12 of 20 since the All-Star break while the Angels have dropped their last two. Tyler Skaggs (1-0, 0.00 ERA) hasn't allowed a run since returning from Tommy John surgery while throwing 12 1/3 innings. Seattle will start Taijuan Walker (4-7, 3.66) who is making his first start since July 5 and is 2-1 with a 3.79 ERA in three career starts against Los Angeles. The Angels are 2-7 in their last nine road games and the fall here once again. Take SEATTLE!

Toronto at Kansas City 7:15 ET

Royals over Blue Jays- On paper this looks like a potential classic pitching dual as tonight's starters in Kansas City have a combined record of 18-2. The numbers are only getting better for Royals starter Danny Duffy (7-1, 2.98 ERA) who struck out a franchise and career high 16 batters with a no-hit bid into the eighth inning in a 3-0 win over Tampa Bay last time out. Toronto will start Aaron Sanchez (11-1, 2.71) who has won 10 straight decisions and is 7-0 on the road. Duffy despite his impressive stats is just 1-3 against the Blue Jays yielding 16 runs on 23 hits and 17 walks in 21 innings. Add that the Royals are 8-21 in their last 29. and the Jays are 20-8 their last 28 overall. Take TORONTO!  

Texas at Houston 7:10 ET

Rangers over Astros- The Houston Astros posted a huge win Friday as they defeated the Rangers for just the second time in 11 meetings this season. They now trail Texas by five-games in the Wild Card hunt and will start Doug Fister (10-7, 3.56 ERA) who has not allowed a run in two of his last three starts is 5-5 with a 4.88 ERA in 12 career starts against the Astros. Lucas Harrell (3-2, 3.57) will be pitching against his former team and is 2-1 with a 2.29 ERA in three career starts against Houston. Look for a bounce-back here. Take TEXAS!

Texas at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Rangers- The Texas Rangers have dominated this in-state series winning nine of 10 games played this season while the Astros have dropped six of their last seven overall. Martin Perez (7-7, 4.22 ERA) will start for Texas and he is winless in his last six starts but is 5-2 1ith a 1.88 ERA in seven career starts against Houston who will start Dallas Keuchel (6-11, 4.86)who has struggled against the Rangers and is 4-7 with a 4.58 ERA in 17 career starts. Texas is just 5-12 in their last 17 road games and fall here. Take HOUSTON!

Baltimore at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

White Sox over Orioles- The AL East Division leading Orioles have dropped six of their last nine and have been terrible on the road winning just two of their last nine. Baltimore will start Yovani Gallardo (3-3, 5.70 ERA) who has allowed more hits then innings pitched and that's a no-no. He does have a 5-2 lifetime record against the White Sox but is 0-2 with a 5.63 ERA in his last six starts. Chicago's starter Miguel Gonzalez (2-5, 4.06) was released by Baltimore after spring training but has pitched at least six innings in all of his six July starts. Take the WHITE SOX!

Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Indians- there will be a number for 'former' teammates at this contest tonight night as the Yankees host the Indians less then five days after these two clubs pulled off a huge trade before the deadline on Monday. Cleveland's Josh Tomlin (11-3, 3.43 ERA) is having a breakout season already with career high in wins and starts while New York's Michael Pineda (5-10, 5.13) makes his first start against the Indians. Trends split out but Cleveland is 11-14 against the AL East while New York is 17-10 against the Central division. The Tribe are 23-5 in Tomlin's last 28 starts but they are just 15-36 in their last 51 meetings in New York. Take the YANKEES!

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 8:40 ET

Dodgers over Rockies- Very quietly the Rockies have the best record in baseball (14-5) since the All-Star game including six straight at home. The Dodgers who have dropped four of their last six is 8-8 since the break and will be starting Kenta Maeda (9-7, 3.23 ERA) is 1-1 against Colorado this season with an ERA of 0.69. Tyler Chatwood (10-6, 3.50) is 1-1 against Los Angeles this season but is just 4-6 at home. The Dodgers are 9-4 in Maedas' last 13 starts. Take LOS ANGELES!

Texas at Baltimore 7:10 ET

Orioles over Rangers- The Texas Rangers made some strong moves at the trade deadline and have gone out and lost their two games since and are now 4-12 in their last 16 road games. Baltimore meanwhile has won their last three after a five-game slide and own the best home record in baseball (39-16) and have defeated the Rangers nine of the last 12 in Baltimore. Wade Miley (7-8, 4.98 ERA) came to the Orioles from Seattle and is making his first start for the O's who's last start was a win over the Cubs. Take BALTIMORE!

NY Mets at NY Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Mets- The year's 'Subway Series' has taken on a new spirit as the pennant contending Mets are falling fast losing six of their last eight while the 'fire sale' play out the string Yankees are 7-2 in their last nine home games. All-Star Bartolo Colon (9-6, 3.58 ERA) who has two inter-league wins this season is 4-6 lifetime against the Yankees and teammate Yoenis Cespedes was placed on the DL after last night's game. The Yankees will start Nathan Eovaldi (9-7, 4.78) has been effective since returning to the starting rotation winning two of three. Take the YANKEES!

Toronto at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Blue Jays- If it were just about pitching Toronto has a distinct advantage in tonight's match-up with Marco Estrada (6-4, 3.02 ERA) against Collin McHugh (7-7, 4.75). But, like Real Estate sometimes it's location, location location as the Astros are 23-9 in their last 32 home games and the Blue Jays are 3-13 in their last 16 meetings in Houston. Both starters are 1-0 against their respective opponents but the trends say it all. Take HOUSTON!

Chicago at Detroit 7:10 ET

Tigers over White Sox- This could end up being a great pitchers dual as Chicago's Chris (The Cup-up) tries for his 15th win for the fourth time and Detroit's rookie sensation Michael Fulmer (9-2, 2.50) go head-to-head. The Tigers enter this contest with seven straight wins while the White Sox have dropped their last two. The home field trends are off the charts here as the White Sox are 9-24 in their last 33 road games and the Tigers are 25-10 in their last 35 home games and to boot the Sox are just 15-39 in their last 54 meetings in Detroit. Take the TIGERS!

Texas at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Rangers- It was a year ago when the Rangers picked up Cole Hamels (12-2, 2.84 ERA) at the trade deadline and he has paid dividends this season as Texas has the best record in the AL. This season's trade deadline acquisitions Jonathan Lucroy and Carlos Beltran were a combined 0-for-6 with three strikeouts last night. The Orioles own the best home record in MLB with 38 wins while the Rangers are 4-11 in their last 15 road games and 3-8 in their last 11 meetings in Baltimore. Take the ORIOLES!

Miami at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Marlins over Cubs- The Cubs who hit a dry spot before the All-star game have reeled off 11 wins in their 17 games since the break as their pitching has been outstanding not allowing a run in their last 18 innings. Chicago has the best home and overall record in the 'Majors' and yet the are an underdog at home and have Jason Hammel (10-5, 3.23 ERA) starting tonight against Miami's Jose Fernandez (12-5, 2.79). We are all aware of how effective Fernandez has been in his young career but to be favored her raises an eyebrow. However, Hammel is 2-5 with a 3.97 ERA against the Marlins losing on June 26. It's too strange to pass...take MIAMI!

Milwaukee at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Brewers- The fire sale in San Diego continues while one member of the Brewers refuses a deal that would send him to the best team in the American League. (sounds like a bunch of losers to me in Milwaukee. The Brewers who are 6-16 in their last 22 road games will start Jimmy Nelson (6-9, 3.42 ERA) who has dropped seven of his last eight decisions and is 1-2 lifetime against the Padres. Jarred Cosart (0-1, 5.95) will make his debut for San Diego after coming over from Miami and is 0-1 lifetime against Milwaukee. Take the PADRES!   

Boston at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Red Sox- Hey, how about that MLB schedule maker. Last night the Mariners had to play a Sunday night game in Chicago that went extra-innings as they blew a 6-0 lead and now the return to Seattle to host Boston who finished their series in Los Angeles with a day game. It would seen that it's 'advantage' Red Sox. Eduardo Rodriquez (2-4, 6.51 ERA) who has never faced the Mariners has a 7.08 ERA on the road while James Paxton (3-5, 4.27) the Seattle starter was superb in his only career start against Boston scattering five hits over eight scoreless innings. Take SEATTLE!

Kansas City at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Royals- Two of the more disappointing Al clubs clash in Tampa Bay where the Rays will host the World Series champion Kansas City Royals. Currently these two are moving in opposite directions as the Royals have lost their last four and Tampa has won their last four. KC is now 7-19 in their last 26 overall and 16-35 in their last 51 road games although they are 23-6 in their last 29 meetings against the Rays. Danny Duffy (6-1, 3.22 ERA) has won five straight decisions is 1-1 lifetime against Tampa while Chris Archer (5-14, 4.42) is 0-3 lifetime against KC. This time it all turns...take TAMPA BAY!   

Boston at L.A. Angels 9:05 ET

Red Sox over Angels- The Red Sox thought that they would be able to make a push for the playoffs by trading for Dre Pomeranz (8-8, 2.84 ERA) from the Padres and he has been a disappointment so far going 0-1 with a 7.00 ERA since coming over. Los Angels will start Hector Santiago (9-4, 4.28) has won five straight and posted a 1.48 ERA during that streak but is just 2-3 against Boston.The surprise here is that the Red Sox are favored. Take BOSTON!

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 7:10 ET

Twins over White Sox- The White Sox got off to s quick start when the season opnened but baseball is the longest of all major sports and they have fallen hard and currently have won just seven of their last 26 games against American League competition. Chicago had won eight of nine in this series before last night 2-1 loss and will start Miguel Gonzalez (2-5, 4.28 ERA) who is 1-2 with a 5.94 ERA against the Twins. Tommy Milone (3-3, 4,97) will start for Minnesota and he is 4-1 with a 2,75 ERA versus Chicago. Take the TWINS!

N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay 6:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- Tampa Bay has had some solid pitching of late but hasn't been able to produce many wins. Friday's 5-1 win over New York was just their second win in six outings although they have outscored their opponents 15-13 in the span. The Yankees have dropped their last two after having won eight of the previous 10. Nathan Eovaldi (9-6, 4.80 ERA) is 1-2 lifetime against the Rays while Tampa Bay starter Drew Smyly (2-11, 5.42) is 4-1 lifetime against New York with a 1.71 ERA and a .168 battings average against. Take the RAYS!    

Washington at San Francisco 10:15 ET

Nationals over Giants- The Giants who are usually so tough when things heat up are just 2-10 since the All-Star break will send Jeff Samardzjia (9-6, 4.22 ERA) up against the Nationals tonight. Washington will start Max Scherzer (10-6, 2.92) has posted a 1.71 ERA with 91 strikeouts and only 13 walks in his last 10 starts. He is 2-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 12 career starts against the Nats but will fall tonight. Take WASHINGTON!

St. Louis at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Cardinals- The Cardinals have won eight of their last 11 games and have drawn into a tie for the second wild card spot in the NL with the Marlins. St. Louis will start Mike Leake (7-8, 4.24 ERA) who is coming off a beating by the Dodgers surrendering seven runs and 12 hits and has now allowed 135 hits in 123 innings but, is 5-1 with a 1.33 ERA versus Miami. Jose Urena (1-2, 5.34) has had two quality starts since returning from Triple-A in two no-decisions. Miami is 8-1 in their last nine games following a loss. Take the MARLINS!

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- The Yankees are about to close their best month of the season and will be playing against the club with the worst home record (19-30) in the American League. Tampa Bay has had the worst of seasons but will be starting their 'best' in Jake Odorizzi (4-5, 4.10 ERA) who has a major league with 12 no-decisions and is 3-5 lifetime against New York. Ivan Nova (7-5, 4.65) who has spent a portion of this season at Triple-A has surrendered more hits then innings pitched and that is a recipe for disaster. Take TAMPA BAY!   

Chicago WS at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Cubs over White Sox- The battle for bragging rights in the 'Windy City' continue tonight at Wrigley Field as the Cubs with the best record in the Majors host their cross town rivals. Cut-up Chris Sale (14-3, 3.18 ERA) who is 2-0 against his cross-town foes but will be making his first start since his five-game suspension. The Cubs will counter with tough guy John Lackey (7-7, 3.79) who is 3-7 lifetime against the Pale Hose. Cubs are 31-16 at home while the Sox are just 12-26 on the road. Take the CUBS!

Baltimore at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Orioles- The Baltimore Orioles have the best record in the American League despite their two home losses to the lowly Rockies but still have the best home record (37-16) in baseball. Minnesota misses on the worst home record in the AL by one-game to the Rays. The Orioles have had problems on the road at 21-26 and will start their weak link Ubaldo Jimenez (5-9, 7.38 ERA) on the hill although he is 5-3 lifetime against the Twins. Minnesota will start Kyle Gibson (3-6, 4.67) who is 1-1 against Baltimore. This time it's the TWINS!

L.A. Angels at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Royals over Angels- The Royals who are now three games under .500 have lost their last four and six of their last seven are off their worst home loss (13-0) in 14 years yesterday. Kansas City is just 6-15 in July but have experienced success against Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (5-10, 3.99 ERA) losing twice in three starts with a 13.50 ERA as the Royals have hit .464 against him. Danny Duffy (6-1, 3.14) has won five straight and Kansas City is 26-9 in his last 35 home starts. Take the ROYALS!  

New York Yankees at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Yankees- In the mist of a 'fire-sale' the Yankees have won three straight and eight of their last 10 contests. New York has done it with front line pitching that has allowed only 17 runs in that span. Houston who had won 22 of 30 before the Yanks come to town are 21-8 in their last 29 home games with four solo homers in the first two games of this series, while New York is just 23-26 on the road. The Bronx Bombers will use Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 3.00 ERA) who is 0-1 versus Houston while Lance McCullers (5-4, 3.33) who is 4-2 with a 2.37 ERA in eight home starts. Take HOUSTON!

Washington at Cleveland 12:10 ET

Indians over Nationals- This could be one of the premier pitching match-ups of the season for inter-league action as the Nationals send Stephen Strasburg (13-1, 2.83 ERA) to the mound against Cleveland's Carlos Carrasco (7-3, 2.31). Strasburg was pinned with his first loss of the season last time out by the Dodgers six days ago and is 1-1 lifetime against the Indians. Carrasco is 5-1 with a 1.16 ERA in his last six starts and will also be working on six days rest as the Tribe seek this ninth straight inter-league win. The Nationals are 4-9 in their last 13 road games and fall short here. Take CLEVELAND!

Arizona at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Diamondbacks- The starting pitchers for both side leave plenty to be desired as they have a combine ERA over 11 runs per game. Arizona will have Patrick Corbin (4-9, 5.23 ERA) who is winless in his last five starts with three straight losses. Matt Garza (1-4, 5.94) has dropped his last four starts with an 8.41 ERA in that stretch surrendering 31 hits in 20 innings. But, Garza is 5-2 with a 2.70 ERA in eight career games against the D'Backs. Arizona is 7-19 in their last 26 and 1-8 in their last nine road games. Take the BREWERS!  

St. Louis at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Cardinals- This could be a tricky one as these two clubs will play a double admission two-games today because of yesterday's rain out in New York. The pitching match-up I am looking for with have Bartolo Colon (8-5, 3.48 ERA) of the Mets against the Cardinals' Jaime Garcia (7-6, 3.98). Garcia has not been as effective as past season as he has allow morfe hits then innings pitched with a WHIP of 1.47 over his last five starts. Although Colon lost twice to St. Louis last season he is still 4-2 lifetime over the Red Birds. Take NEW YORK!

Seattle at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Mariners- King Felix Hernandez (4-4, 3.23 ERA) has returned from a two months absence with a calf injury and struggled in his first start against the White Sox but has a 2-0 career mark against the Pirates. Pittsburgh will start Francisco Liriano (6-9, 4.96) who has had great success against Seattle winning six of eight limiting them to a .194 batting average. With the Mariners only 4-12 in their last 16 road games and will struggle once again here. Take PITTSBURGH!

Detroit at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Tigers- The Red Sox are trying to bolster their 19th ranked pitching staff with new-comer Drew Pomeranz (8-7, 2.83 ERA) who will be making his second start since coming over from San Diego. Detroit who lost a pair of walk-off games Sunday will start former Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander (9-6, 3.74) who has allowed two or fewer runs in his last four starts but is just 3-6 lifetime against Boston. The Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 home games while the Tigers are 15-36 in the last 51 meetings in Boston. Take the RED SOX!  

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET

Pirates over Phillies- The Pirates have been floundering about the .500 mark too long and need to put some wins together is they are ever to catch the Dodgers, Marlins, Mets or Cardinals to qualify for a Wild-card spot. Sunday they will start rookie Jameson Taillon (2-1, 3.44 ERA) who was 'clocked' on the head with a line drive on Tuesday but managed to pitch six innings of one-run ball. Philadelphia will start their ace Vince Velasquez (8-2, 3.15) who has no record against Pittsburgh. The Phillies are just 1-7 in their last eight meetings in Pittsburgh. Take the PIRATES!   

N.Y. Mets at Miami 1:10 ET

Marlins over Mets- New York made it to the World Series last season with pitching and mirrors but this season thing look different. The Mets started the season beset with injuries and their pitching has not been what it was projected to be. One of last season't surprises Steven Matz (7-6, 3.56 ERA) has dropped his last three nine and has allowed a homer in six straight starts going 0-5 with an ERA of 4.73. Miami has come alive at home where they are 24-13 since dropping 7 of their first 8. Miami is 9-3 in their last 12 and get the win here. Take the MARLINS!  

San Francisco at N.Y. Yankees 1:05 ET

Yankees over Giants- The Giants won their first game since the All-Star break (after losing six straight) yesterday in a 2-1, 12-inning victory at Yankee Stadium. San Francisco who is just 2-6 in eight inter-league games will send Jeff Samardzija (9-5, 4.05 ERA) who is struggling of late to the hill. He has surrendered 17 homers this season and 12 in his last eight starts. He is not only 0-1 with a 6.92 ERA against New York but he is a lowly 3-9 with a 5.28 ERA in inter-league play. The Yankees will start hard throwing Nathan Eovaldi (8-6, 4.93) to the mound making his second start since returning from the bullpen. Take NEW YORK!

L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis 7:15 ET

Dodgers over Cardinals- St. Louis had to go 16 innings to win their fifth straight last night as they improved to 6-2 on their 10-game home stand. The Dodgers who are 3-4 on their current nine-game road trip will start Kenta Maeda (8-7, 3.25 ERA) who has never faced the Cardinals but is 5-2 with a 3.31 ERA on the road. Mike Leake (7-7, 4.00) who has surrendered more hits than innings pitched is4-4 lifetime against the Dodgers with a win on May 15. This time LA gets the win. Take the DODGERS!

Texas at Kansas City 7:15 ET

Royals over Rangers- After leading the AL in wins Texas is just 1-6 since the All-Star break losing their fourth straight last night and have lost 13 of their last 16 overall. Meanwhile, Kansas City is 38-15 in their last 53 home games and will send Yordano Ventura (6-7, 4.97 ERA) to the hill who is winless in his last four starts but, the Royals are 24-9 in his last 33 home starts. Cole Hamels (10-2, 3.00) will start for Texas and he lost his only career start against the Royals as the Rangers are 2-6 in their last eight meetings in KC. Take KANSAS CITY!

Cleveland at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Indians- When looking at this pitching match-up one would first assume that the Indians were the 'side' tonight with Josh Tomlin (10-2, 3.34 ERA) starting for the Tribe and Kevin Gausman (1-7, 4.05) on the hill for Baltimore. Tomlin is 6-0 with a 2.44 ERA on the road but Cleveland is 1-7 in the last eight meetings. One problem for Tomlin of late is his inability to keep the ball in the park allowing 12 homers in his last seven starts. The Orioles take the advantage at home winning 39 of their last 53 as hosts. Take BALTIMORE!

Texas at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Royals over Rangers- Here's hoping the defending World Series champion Royals done suffer from a 'White House' hangover after their visit Thursday. Kansas City is 9-16 over their last 25 games but hope to change things against the Rangers who have lost three straight and 14 of their last 18. Danny Duffy (5-1, 3.27 ERA) has won four straight decisions while the Royals are 9-3 in his starts. Yu Darvish (2-1, 3.15 ERA) returned after a month on the disabled list and lasted just 4 1/3 innings walking four while the Rangers are 1-7 in their last eight while Kansas City is 25-9 in Duffy's last 34 home starts. Take the ROYALS!  

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

Dodgers over Cardinals- The Cardinals won their fourth straight last night by coming back from a 5-1 deficit in the eighth inning against San Diego at Busch Stadium where they are just 24-28 on the season. Los Angeles handed Stephen Straburg his first loss yesterday winning 6-1. The Dodgers will start Brandon McCarthy (2-0, 1.69 ER) who has been superb since returning from Tommy John surgery allowing only three runs and eight hits and 22 strikeouts in 16 innings. Micheal Wacha (5-7, 4.45) just is not what he used to be as he is pitching to a 1.66 WHIP in his last five starts. In a mild surprise take the DODGERS!  

Cleveland at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Dodgers- The Orioles have struggling to get healthy players in the line-up as injuries and the flu have had an impact. Baltimore did manage to to quite the Yankees yesterday winning 4-1 and will go with former 4th overall draft pick Dylan Bundy (2-2, 3.70 ERA) on the mound who gets a shot at his second MLB start. Trevor Bauer (7-3, 3.36) who was drafted 3rd overall the pick before Bundy in 2011 is 0-2 in Baltimore where the Orioles are 38-14 in their last 52 games. Take the ORIOLES!

Miami at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Marlins- The Miami Marlins surprisingly are in a Playoff position for the National League as they have put together three straight winning months and needs four more wins in their next 11 games to established a franchise record of four straight winning months. The trouble for the Marlins here is that Tom Koehler (6-8, 4.68 ERA) has struggled the past month and is winless since June 19 and has given up 18 runs and 36 hits in his last 24 innings. Jerad Eickhoff (6-10, 3.76) has turned things around after losing eight straight and is 4-1 in his last eight starts allowing two runs or less six times. Take PHILADELPHIA!  

Texas at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Rangers- Talking about two ships 'passing in the night', the Texas Rangers who had the best record in the A.L. Just three short weeks ago have lost 13 of their last 17 while the L.A. Angels are showing signs of life by winning their last five and nine of their last 11. Hector Santiago (7-4, 4.27 ERA) will start for L.A. And he hasn't allowed an earned run in his last three outings while yielding just 12 hits in 20 innings. He is 6-4 lifetime against the Rangers despite a loss to them in late May. Martin Perez (7-6, 4.05) has been shelled his last two starts giving up 17 runs and 15 hits in his last 9 2/3 innings. Take LOS ANGELES!  

Texas at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Rangers- The Angels continue their fine play winning eight of their last 10 with timely hitting and better pitching. Meanwhile, Texas who just two weeks ago boosted the best record in the American League has now lost 12 of their last 16 games as their pitching has fallen off. Tonight they will once again try Kyle Lohse (0-1, 10.80 ERA) who is 4-5 with a 6.28 ERA in 12 career starts against the Angels. Another retread in Tim Lincecum (1-3, 6.85) gets the start for L.A. And he is 2-0 with a 3.29 ERA against the Rangers in the 2010 World Series. Take LOS ANGELES!

Texas at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Rangers- The Angels Albert Pujols has come alive of late as Los Angeles who were the last ALWest team to reach 40 wins opened the second half with a three-game sweep of the White Sox. Meanwhile, the American League leading Texas Rangers managed to end a four-game skid with a win over the Cubs on Sunday. They will be starting A.J. Griffin (3-1. 3.81 ERA) who has struggled since coming off the disabled list on June 25 but is 3-2 with a 3,08 ERA lifetime in six career starts against the Angels. Nick Tropeano (3-2, 3.12) who's last win was against Texas in May has had little team support but averages better then one strikeout per inning. L.A. Is playing better and gets the nod here. Take the ANGELS!

Toronto at Oakland 4:05 ET

A's over Blue Jays- Toronto who have lost the first two in this series in Oakland since the All-star break will send J.A. Happ (12-3, 3.36 ERA) to the hill against Oakland's Rich Hill (9-3, 2.25) who is 6-0 in his last seven starts. Hill has been particularly impressive pitching for the lowly A's and has allowed just 55 hits in 76 innings pitched this season and has struck out 37 in his last 32 innings of work with a WHIP of 0.96. Toronto is not only 3-7 in their last 10 road games but they are just 2-9 in their last 11 games in Oakland. Take the A's!   

Texas at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET

Cubs over Rangers- The last time the Cubs faced Cole Hamels (9-2, 3.21 ERA) he was wearing a Phillies uniform as he pitched for the last time with his former club and threw a no-hitter in Wrigley Field against Chicago. Hamels is 4-1 lifetime against the Cubs but his current teammates are in a bit of a funk right now losing 11 of their last 14 games. Veteran John Lackey (7-5, 3.70) is winless in his last six starts but has allowed just 93 hits in 117 innings and loves to face a challenge. Look for Chicago to complete the series sweep. Take the CUBS!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 1:10 ET

Reds over Brewers- These two bottom-feeders meet Sunday for the rubber-game of this three games set in Cincinnati as they forge on after the break. Milwaukee will start Zach Davies (6-4, 4.10 ERA) on the mound who managed a win against the Reds in May while surrendering five runs in 5 2/3 innings. Dan Straily (4-6, 4.35) is making his first start against the Brewers who lead the 'Bigs' in strikeouts with 855 but is 2-1 with a 3.70 ERA at home. Milwaukee is 5-13 in their last 18 road games and will struggle today. Take the REDS!   

Houston at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Astros- These two AL clubs met in Houston earlier this month and the Astros swept the three-game series that ended the Mariners 8½ games Texas. Doug Fister (8-6, 3.55 ERA) who is 3-1 with a 3.18 ERA lifetime against Seattle will take the hill for Houston including 1-1 with a 4.38 ERA this season. James Paxton (2-3, 3.91) has pitched in some hard luck but is 2-2 in his last seven starts with 38 strikeouts. Seattle is 7-2 in their last nine home games and get the nod here. Take the MARINERS!  

Baltimore at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Orioles- The division leading Orioles couldn't have chosen a weaker patsy to open the second half of the season against as Tampa Bay has dropped 22 of their last three and have looked bad doing it. Tonight they will start their former ace Chris Archer (4-12, 4.66 ERA) who leads the majors on losses having dropped his last five starts. Archer does have 130 strikeouts in 110 innings but has received little support from his teammates while Baltimore starter Yovani Gallardo (3-1, 5.82) who is 0-3 lifetime against the Rays has received great support from his teammates. This time around things change. Take TAMPA BAY!   

Boston at NY Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- There are some issues off the field that surround the Yankees between their General Manager Brian Cashman and the Yankees ownership as the trading deadline approaches. The Red Sox made a move of acquiring Padres All-Star lefty Drew Pomeranz while New York is looking to sell off some of their deadwood (which nobody wants) or some of their super relievers. Michael Pineda (2-8, 5.38 ERA) had s streak of six straight quality starts come to an end before the All-star break but he leads the Yankees in strikeouts with 113 in just 95 innings. Take NEW YORK!

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET

Cubs over Pirates- If there is any team out there that is looking forward to the All-Star break it would have to be the Chicago Cubs who has lost nine of 10 games and 15 of the last 20. The Cubs looked like they were going to run and hide from the rest of the National League with a 47-20 start, their pitching has let them down of late surrendering 7.4 runs per contest in the last 10 games. Veteran John Lackey (7-5, 3.50 ERA) has seen his ERA rise from 2.66 over his last four starts and is 1-2 lifetime against Pittsburgh but had a 2.25 ERA in three starts against the Pirates last season. Today the Cubs bounce back. Take CHICAGO!  

Seattle at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Royals over Mariners- The Royals ended a four-game losing streak yesterday and are looking to win consecutive games for the first time since June 30as they host Seattle who is 0-4 on their current seven game road trip. Hisashi Iwakuma (8-6, 4.43 ERA) gets the nod for the Mariners and he is 3-0 with a 1.61 ERA in four career starts against Kansas City while Yordano Ventura (6-6, 5.26) is 0-3 with a 4.34 ERA in five starts against Seattle. I see 'turn-about-as fair-play' here and the Royals getting the win. Take KANSAS CITY!

Philadelphia at Colorado 8:10 ET

Rockies over Phillies- The Rockies who started the season crushing everybody in Coors Field have slowed down a bit and have won just two of their last nine games including their 9-2 rout of the Phillies yesterday. Philadelphia dropped their first after a four-game winning streak and will start their 'ace' Vince Velasquez (7-2, 3.34 ERA) who is 3-1 on the road but with a gaudy 5.02 ERA. Jon Gray (5-4, 4.81) is 3-0 at Coors Field this season and has 87 strikeouts in 82 innings. Take COLORADO!  

Washington at N.Y. Mets 7:10 ET

Nationals over Mets- Yesterday the Mets paid 'us' dividends as they pounded out 15 hits and scored nine runs against Washington first time rookie starter Lucas Giolito. The Nationals have now lost eight of their last nine on the road but led the season series against the Mets 6-3. Undefeated Steven Strasburg (11-0, 2.71 ERA) is 6-3 lifetime against the Mets and Washington has won 14 of his 15 starts. Hard throwing Noah Syndergaard (9-3, 2.41) is pitching with a bone spur in his elbow and was tagged for five runs in three innings his last time out against the Nationals and might have problems again. Take the NATIONALS!

Washington at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Nationals- The two best of the NL East meet in New York as the Mets will send Bartolo Colon (7-4, 2.87 ERA) up against the Nationals MLB Bryce Harper a rookie starter Lucas Giolito. Colon seems to get better with age and weight gain as his ERA is 2.02 in his last three starts. The Mets will try and gain so measure of revenge for the three-game sweep the Nationals laid on them in Washington the final week of June. Mets stay hot in NEW YORK!

Detroit at Toronto 7:05 ET

Blue Jays over Tigers- Well, the Tigers got off the snide against the Indians yesterday 12-2 for their first win against Cleveland in 12 tries, so they won't feel the pressure knowing Justin Verlander (8-6, 4.11 ERA). The problem for Detroit is that Verlander's better days are behind him and even for this season as well as he is throwing to a 5.30 ERA in his last three starts. Drew Hutchison (1-0, 3.18 ERA) is making just his third appearance of the season but has a better supporting cast. Take TORONTO!

L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay 12:10 ET

Rays over Angels- A pair of 'prize' clubs here go at it as Tampa Bay who is -20.20 units for the season host the Angels who are -16.57 units for the season. Los Angeles will start Hector Santiago (5-4, 4.93 ERA) as they enter their seventh straight road game with just three wins in their last 10 games. Tampa Bay is playing their 11 straight home game and only have three wins to show for it will start Blake Snell (1-3, 3.86) who hasn't received much support from his teammates at the plate. That should change today. Take TAMPA BAY!

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

Rays over Angels- The Angels exploded for 13 runs Tuesday without Trout in the lineup but have still won just three of their last 15 games. Tampa Bay has been even worse as yesterday's loss was their 17th in their last 20 contests. The Rays will start Drew Smyly (2-9, 5.33 ERA) who is winless (0-5) in his last eight starts but opened the favorite here tonight. Meanwhile, Angels starter Jered Weaver (6-7, 5.51) has allowed 10 runs and 15 hits in 10 innings over his last two starts. In a meeting of two pitchers have poor seasons I'll go with the home team. Take TAMPA BAY!

Baltimore at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET

Dodgers over Orioles- It took three months but the highest payroll in the National League is finally starting to show some dividends as the Dodgers have now won five straight including 4-0 on their current home stand. Baltimore who opened their 10-game road trip with two quick victories over San Diego has dropped their last five and now lead the AL East by just two games. The Orioles' biggest surprise this season is the emergence of Chris Tillman (10-2, 3.71 ERA) who won nine straight decisions before his last outing a defeat at Seattle has no record against the Dodgers. Los Angeles will start Kenta Maeda (7-5, 2.82) who has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his last seven starts wll also be facing Baltimore for the first time. Take LOS ANGELES!   

Baltimore at L.A. Dodgers 9:10 ET

Dodgers over Orioles- As the term goes these two are like 'Ships passing in the night as the Orioles enter this contest with four straight losses and the Dodgers with four straight wins and six of their last seven. As a result Baltimore's lead in the Al East is down to three games and Los Angeles is withing five games of the Giants. Yovani Gallardo (3-1, 5.77 ERA) starts for the O's and he has been a bust on the road as he has surrendered 16 runs in 19 innings on the road. He also has a 6.05 ERA in three career starts at Dodger Stadium. L.A. Will start rookie Julio Urias (1-2, 4.09) who is off his first MLB win while striking out 34 batters in 25 innings with an ERA of 2.49 in his last five starts. Take the DODGERS!  

San Francisco at Arizona 4:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Giants- Very quietly the San Francisco Giants have come up upon the Cubs as they both have 51 wins as they have won 23 of their last 32 on the road. Arizona who is just 14-29 at home second worst only to Atlanta broke a six-game losing streak with their come-from-behind victory last night. Robbie Ray (4-7, 4.68 ERA) will start for Arizona and he notched his first win of the season over the Giants in April striking out eight in six scoreless innings. Take the DIAMONDBACKS!  

Pittsburgh at Oakland 4:05 ET

A's over Pirates- Streaks are a part of baseball and these two are both working on them. Pittsburgh is now 3-1 on their current nine-game road trip while Oakland has dropped three-in-a-row after winning six of seven. Francisco Liriano (4-8, 5.33 ERA) who has not won since May 24th is looking to stop his own personal losing streak of five games. Daniel Mengden (1-3, 2.81) is coming off his first career win and has allowed three runs or less in three of his four starts. Take OAKLAND!   

L.A. Angels at Boston 1:35 ET

Red Sox over Angels- John Farrell the Red Sox manager said it all last night after Boston's 21-2 loss to the Angels Saturday as they were just the 13th team to give up more then 103 years of baseball. Farrell said “We're embarrasses by tonight's (Saturday) ballgame.” That was just the second win in the last 12 games for Los Angeles who need a win today to win their first series in their last six tries. Boston is hoping a little 'luck of the Irish this afternoon will do the trick as they start Sean O'Sullivan (1-0, 7.97 ERA) who is up from Triple-A where he was 6-2 with a 2.79 ERA. Take BOSTON!

Kansas City at Philadelphia 1:35 ET

Phillies over Royals- Here we have what was the worst team in baseball last season 'favored' over the World Champion Royals as the odds-makers are trying to tell us something. Philadelphia's Vince Velasquez (6-2, 3.38 ERA) is the reason as he returned from the disabled list with five scoreless innings and a win at Arizona last week. Kansas City will start Yordano Ventura (6-5, 5.00) who is still pitching with a 'World Series' hangover. Velasquez has a 1.24 ERA at home and will pick up a win today. Take PHILADLEPHIA!  

Baltimore at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Orioles- After a losing road trip the Mariners have returned home and are playing winning baseball five of their last seven in the mist of a nine-game streak where they are hosts. Tyler Wilson (4-5, 4.50 ERA) will start for Baltimore who has allowed five runs in three of his last five starts and is 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA in two appearances against Seattle. James Paxton (1-3, 4.15) gets the nod for the Mariners has no record against the O's but has fanned 41 batters in his last 34.1 innings. Take SEATTLE!  

Chicago White Sox at Houston 4:10 ET

Astros over White Sox- As its been said before when these two clash today something has got to give. Houston enters this contest who has won 11 of their last 12 games and are now a season high six games over .500. Meanwhile, Chicago has lost 30 of their last 47 despite the efforts of todays starter Chris Sale (13-2, 2.79 ERA). He is 7-3 lifetime against Houston and 6-1 with a 1.99 ERA on the road in eight starts while Houston's Doug Fister (8-4, 3.36) has his own 10-start unbeaten streak and has 11 quality starts in his last 12. Take HOUSTON!  

Texas at Minnesota 2:10 ET

Twins over Rangers- The Texas Rangers are the winningest team in the Majors with 52 wins and it's the close games that have been the difference as they are 18-6 in one runs games including last night's 3-2 extra inning 3-2 win. Meanwhile, the Twins have the worst record in baseball and yet this game in a virtual pick-em. Texas will start Chi Chi Gonzalez (0-0, 9.00 ERA) gets his second start of the season for the Rangers while the Twins will start Tyler Duffey (3-6, 5.59) who is just 1-3 with a 7.71 ERA at home in six starts. But, the 'line' tells the tale. Take MINNESOTA!  

Baltimore at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Orioles- The Orioles were cooled-off yesterday's with Chip's Power Play winner with Seattle as their 7-game win streak was halted 5-3. Baltimore set a major league record Thursday with their 56th home run in the month of June but their 'weak' link Kevin Gausman (1-5, 3.93 ERA) will take to the hill tonight against the Mariners who will give Wade LeBlanc (0-0, 0.00) his second start in place of the demoted Nathan Karns. In his first start LeBlanc held St. Louis to no runs and just three hits in a six-inning no-decision. Once again it's the MARINERS!

Texas at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Rangers- The Rangers dropped their second straight against the Yankees yesterday as a passed ball spelled the difference in the bottom of the ninth. Still, Texas is off to their best 80 game start (51-29) in franchise history. Martin Perez (7-4, 3.44 ERA) will start for the Rangers and he has won his last six decisions as Texas has offered him huge support. Minnesota will start Ervin Santana (2-7, 4.64) who has turned it around after losing five straight starts. Santana is 13-11 in 30 starts against the Rangers and gets another win here tonight. Take MINNESOTA!

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

Mets over Cubs- The Cubs as well are all aware are the 'public' and media darlings this season as many think they have the best assembly of talent since the 1927 Yankees. The only problem for the Cubs is that this just don't seem to be able to get bye the New York Mets who swept Chicago 4-0 in the NL Championship series last October. Both of tonight's starter have had difficulty post wins as Jason Hammel (7-4, 2.58 ERA) win winless in his last four starts while Mets hurler Jacob deGrom (3-4, 2.67) has not received a win in 10 starts despite posting eight quality efforts. Still, the Mets seem to have the Cubs number. Take NEW YORK!

Cleveland at Toronto 1:07 ET

Blue Jays over Indians- I don't usually recommend playing against teams on winning streak especially when that streak reaches double-digits as the Indians enter this contest on a 13-game run. This game is being played in the day time as they celebrate 'Canada Day' in Toronto. Cleveland will start Josh Tomlin (9-1, 3.32 ERA) who has surrendered 18 homers in his 14 starts and is facing a powerhouse line-up this afternoon. Hard throwing Marcus Stroman (6-4, 5.33) has struggled of late with one one quality start out of his last six outings. In a surprise the Blue Jays soar over the Tribe. Take TORONTO!

Baltimore at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Orioles- The Orioles have show this muscle in June hitting 55 home runs and they need just one home run tonight to set the major league record for June with one more tonight. The Orioles power has lead them to seven straight wins as they start Chris Tillman (10-1, 3.52 ERA) who is an amazing 7-0 with a 2.96 ERA lifetime against the Mariners. Seattle will start Taijuan Walker (3-6, 3.45) who missed his last start due to a foot injury was brilliant his last time out against Cleveland allowing no runs on three hits in eight innings. Expect more of the same here. Take SEATTLE!

Detroit at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Tigers- The Tigers who are just 17-22 on the road play their next 11 games before the A;;-Star break on the road and will try and get back in the AL Central race on this trip starting at Tampa Bay. The Rays are just took 2-of-3 from Boston after dropping 11 straight. Jake Odorizzi (3-3, 3.93 ERA) will get the nod for the Rays and he has yielded two runs or fewer in seven of his last nine starts and is 2-1 lifetime with a 1.93 ERA against Detroit. Jordan Zimmerman (9-4, 3.81) will start for the Tigers and he has posted a 6.52 ERA in his last five starts. Take TAMPA BAY!

Texas at N.Y Yankees 1:05 ET

Yankees over Rangers- The Yankees scored one of their most surprising win of the season yesterday when they rallied from a 7-2 deficit and plated six runs in the bottom of the ninth for a 9-7 victory over the 'best' team in baseball. Now, New York has a chance to win the series as they send Michael Pineda (3-7, 5.51 ERA) to the mound who is 0-3 lifetime against the Rangers with a 5.04 ERA. A.J. Griffin (3-0, 3.08) owns a 3-0 record with a 2.49 ERA lifetime against the Yankees but will see things reversed this afternoon. Take NEW YORK!

San Francisco at Oakland 10:05 ET

A's over Giants- The A's are taking care of business against their West coast rivals as they took three of four from the Angels in Los Angeles and two straight from the Giants in San Francisco as they continue a four-game home-and-home inter-league series against the Giants. Oakland will start Sean Manaea (2-4, 6.02 ERA) who has never faced the Giants and is 2-2 with a 4.54 ERA in seven home starts this season. The Giants will start veteran Jake Peavy (4-6, 5.22) their 'weak link' who started the year 1-5. Take OAKLAND!    

L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Dodgers over Brewers- It is understood that pitching is the most important part of baseball and the Dodgers are concerned about their three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw has returned to Los Angeles to have his sore back examined. So, they will give Brock Stewart a chance to make his major league debut who started the season in Single-A, when to Double-A and Triple-A ball before the call up. The Dodgers have won eight of their last 11 while Milwaukee has dropped nine of their last 13 contests. I'll take the rookie in his first start. Take LOS ANGELES!  

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Twins over White Sox- Minnesota lost the first six meetings against the White Sox this season by a combined 30-9 score but managed to defeat the Pale Hose for the first time this season with a 4-0 shutout win Tuesday. Chicago will start newly acquired James Shields who is 0-2 with a 15.80 ERA since coming over to the White Sox. He has been so bad that teams are 3-12 in his last 15 starts and he has surrendered 22 runs and 24 hits in less then nine innings in his three Chicago starts. Take MINNESOTA!  

St. Louis at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Royals over Cardinals- The World Series champion Kansas City Royals have been just average so far this season but have the best home record (27-10) in the major leagues. Tonight after handing St. Louis its third loss in their last four road games last night will start Yordano Ventura (6-4, 4.54 ERA) who is 4-0 at home with a 3.75 ERA in six starts. The Cardinals will start Michael Wacha (3-7, 4.41) who just has not been the same this season but is 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA in three starts against Kansas City. Ventura is making his first start since his eight-game suspension was dominate in his previous two outings allowing just one run over 13.1 innings while striking out 15. Take the ROYALS!   

L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Dodgers over Brewers- The Dodgers 19-year old pitching phenom Julio Urias (0-2, 4.33 ERA) is still searching for his first major league win as he faces the Brewers for the second time in his short NL experience (six starts). The youngster has had excellent control walking just one in each of his starts and had a season best eight strikeouts while holding Milwaukee scoreless on two hits over five innings on June 17. Chase Anderson (4-7, 5.13) was blasted by Los Angeles for seven runs in 2.1 innings in June as is 1-2 with a 5.05 ERA in seven career starts against the Dodgers. Take LOS ANGELES!  

Boston at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Red Sox- Talk about a pair of struggling clubs in the AL East the Red Sox have lost six of their last eight while Tampa Bay after last night's win over Boston has dropped 11 of 12. The trouble for the Sox has been their pitching as they have surrendered 8.5 runs in their last six games. Rick Porcello (8-2, 3.93 ERA) who has taken over as the Boston ace has just one win in his last six starts but is 6-4 lifetime against Tampa Bay. The Rays will start Chris Archer (4-10, 4.70) who is 1-7 lifetime against the Red Sox and has lost six of his last seven starts but is looking to turn the tables here. Take TAMPA BAY!   

St. Louis at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Royals over Cardinals- Both these rivals and they are rivals despite playing in different league as the I-70 is all that separates these two as they enter this series with the exact same record. Kansas City who salvaged the final game of a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium where they are now 13-3 in their last 16. Adam Wainwright (6-4, 4.74 ERA) will start for St. Louis and in seven appearances against the Royals is 4-1 with a 3.07 ERA. The Royals will start Danny Duffy (2-1, 3.38) and the trends say he will win as St. Louis is 1-7 in their last eight inter-league games and KC is 11-3 in their last 14 games following a win. Take the ROYALS!

Texas at N.Y Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Rangers- The Texas Rangers have the best record in the American League and are now 27-8 since May 20 as they start a 10-game road trip at New York. The Yankees meanwhile are struggling to stay at the break-even point. The Rangers will start Chi Chi Gonzalez who has been called up from Triple-A where he was 3-6 with a 5.04 ERA and start in the place of one of the three pitchers Texas has on the disabled list. The Yankees will start Ivan Nova (5-5, 5.18) who is 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA lifetime. This time out it's NEW YORK!

New York Mets at Washington 7:05 ET

Nationals over Mets- These two National League contenders both have trouble scoring runs and will face hard throwing right-handers tonight. The Mets will start Noah Syndergaard (8-2, 2.08 ERA) who has the highest average fastball speed in the Majors but left his last outing because of discomfort in his right elbow. Washington will start Joe Ross (6-4, 3.11) who is 3-0 in his last six starts was the only starter not to suffer a loss in the Nats seven-game losing streak before yesterday's win. Washington will play 19 of their next 23 at home and will start with a home win here. Take the NATIONALS!