St. Louis at Seattle 4:10 ET

Mariners over Cardinals- Coming off their three-game sweep of the Cubs in Chicago the Cardinals improved their road record to 23-12 before heading west to Seattle. The Mariners shocked St. Louis Friday night with a three-run homer in the ninth to hand the Cards a disappointing loss. Sunday they will start Jaime Garcia (5-6, 3.83 ERA) who has been terrible his last three starts lasting just 17.2 innings while surrendering 27 hits with a WHIP of 1.70 and an ERA of 5.09. James Paxton (1-3, 3.34) is 1-2 in his last three starts with an ERA of 3.15. Take SEATTLE!

Houston at Kansas City 2:15 ET

Astros over Royals- The Astros are managing to extract some measure for their playoff loss to the Royals last fall my pounding Kansas City the past two nights at Kauffman Stadium. They Royals entered this series winning 25 of 33 at home while Houston was 15-21 on the road before this series began and has now won seven in-a-row. Doug Fister (8-3, 3.21 ERA) will get the nod for the Astros and he has won his last four starts with an ERA of 1.67 in his last 32 innings. The Royals who have lost their last four will send the struggling Ian Kennedy (5-6, 4.19) who has allowed 10 homers in his last five starts covering just 28 innings with a 5.72 ERA. Once again it's HOUSTON!

Chicago Cubs at Miami 1:10 ET

Marlins over Chicago- The Cubs started the season winning 39-15 but have fallen to 9-10 their last 19 and will be facing one of the NL's toughest home pitchers Sunday. The Marlins who are 7-3 in their last 10 home games will start Jose Fernandez (9-3, 2.36 ERA) and they are 27-3 in his last 30 home starts. Fernandez has allowed just 60 hits in 88 innings including just 10 hits over hos ast three starts with a WHIP of 0.60. Jason Hammel (7-3, 2.55) has been outstanding himself but the Cubs are just 2-7 in hias last nine Sunday starts. Today it's MIAMI!

St. Louis at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Cardinals- Tonight's match-up has these two with starting pitchers that are coming from opposite directions. St. Louis will start Mike Leake (5-4, 4.00 ERA) who has won five of this has six and has given up two or fewer runs in seven of his last eight turns. Leake hasn't walked a batter in three starts and has just two in his las six starts. On the other side of the coin Nathan Karns (5-2, 4.38) is winless in his last four starts and hasn't lasted more then five innings in any of those outings with a 7.36 ERA in that stretch. Returning home after last night's dramatic will get the Mariners going. Take SEATTLE!   

L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh 7:15 ET

Dodgers over Pirates- The Pirates don't seem to be able to beat anyone of late but they continue their dominance over the Dodgers in Pittsburgh winning for the 10th time in 12 meetings. The Bucc's ended the Dodgers six-game winning streak last night winning for just the third time in tier last 16 outings. Los Angeles is favored here as Kenta Maeda (6-4, 2.64 ERA) who is 4-0 with a 2.14 ERA on the road while holding opponents to a .185 ERA versus him. Jeff Locke (6-5, 5.44) will start for Pittsburgh and he is just 1-3 lifetime against Los Angeles. Take the DODGERS!   

Houston at Kansas City 7:15 ET

Astros over Royals- Last season the Astros shocked the AL world by getting off to a quick start and held-on the make the playoffs, after a slow start this season Houston has started to show how they did it. They have now won six straight and 21 of their last 29 to get to a season high two-games over .500. Meanwhile, the world Champion Royals have dropped three in-a-row and tonight will have their rotations weak link in Chris Young (2-6, 5.61 ERA) who is 4-2 lifetime against the Astros but was pounded against 'this' Houston time his last appearance against them. Take HOUSTON!

St. Louis at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Cardinals- This could be two 'teams passing in the night' as Seattle returns home losers of their last six and 10 of their last 12 while St . Louis is off a three-game sweep of the Cubs in Chicago. The Cardinals will start Carlos Martinez (7-5, 3.17 ERA) who is 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA over his past four starts after five straight losing turns. This all wont matter Friday night in Seattle as the Mariners return home and put it together behind first time starter Wade LeBlanc. Take the MARINERS!

Houston at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Astros over Royals- Its finally happened, the Houston Astros are starting to play up to their potential as they have won their last five while the World Champion Royals are off a two losses at the Mets. Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel (3-9, 5.32 ERA) has shown signs of life his last five starts striking out 24 in 32 innings with a WHIP of 0.99. Kansas City will start Edinson Volquez (7-6, 4.12) has surrendered 17 earned runs in his last 30 innings of work. Stay hot with the ASTROS!

Cleveland at Detroit 7:10 ET

Indians over Tigers- Two of the hottest clubs in baseball meet at Comerica Park the Tigers who are off a four-game home sweep of Seattle host the Cleveland Indians who have won their last six. These two have met six times this season and the Tribe has won all six by a 38-12 margin. Danny Salazar (8-3, 2.23 ERA) won his fourth consecutive start last time out and has the second lowest ERA in the AL but he is only 2-4 with a 4.55 ERA in 10 starts against Detroit. The Tigers will start Jordan Zimmermann (9-3, 3.24) who is 5-2 with a 4.43 ERA at home. Once again...take CLEVELAND!

Washington at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET

Dodgers over Nationals- All that money that has been spent on the Dodgers payroll looks like they are starting to pay dividends as they have won five in-a-row and seven of their last eight and tonight they start their winless 19-year old phenom Julio Urias (0-2, 4.50 ERA) against the first place Nationals. Washington has lost a season high four straight and will start young hard throwing Joe Ross (6-4, 3.13) who has won three consecutive decisions and is 4-2 with a 2.80 ERA on the road in eight starts. Urias has been outstanding his last three outings with a 1.88 ERA while striking out 29 batters in 22 innings. Take the DODGERS!

San Francisco at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Giants- Their are many experts that predicted the Pirates would be a contender in the NL but they are struggling and are currently three games under .500. With the Cubs and Cardinals in front of them in the NL Central they have to turn it around soon. Pittsburgh has now lost 16 of their last 21 and were absolutely destroyed 15-4 by the Giants yesterday. When a team loses like that and is embarrassed even in baseball they seem to manage a good performance the next time out. Pittsburgh starter Francisco Liriano (4-7, 5.03 ERA) is in a four-start losing streak but is 4-1 with a 3.07 ERA in five start against the Giants and needs some support tonight. Take PITTSBURGH!  

Milwaukee at Oakland 3:35 ET

A's over Brewers- The Milwaukee Brewers have played fairly well at home where they are 19-17 but when they take to the road they are a different squad. They have now lost their last four on their current road trip and are 1-7 on this nine game tour and 2-9 inits last 11 overall on the road. The Brewers will start Junior Guerra (3-1, 3.81 ERA) who has a five start winless streak working and has surrendered four homers in his last three starts and is facing the A's for the first time. Oakland will start Sean Mengden (0-2, 2.25) is looking for his first MLB victory and is in the right spot today. Take OAKLAND!

Washington at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET

Dodgers over Nationals- Behind the hot-hitting of Justin Turner who is 14-for-30 with five homer runs, 11 RBIs for the Dodgers as they have won their last four and six of seven. Washington meanwhile has dropped their last three games. The Nationals will send Tanner Roark (6-4, 3.14 ERA) who has no decisions against Los Angeles will be countered by Scott Kazmir (5-3, 4.64) who is 1-0 against the Nationals picking up the win after scattering four hits in seven innings without walking a batter. Take the DODGERS!  

Philadelphia at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Phillies- Two of the worst clubs in MLB meet in Minnesota where the Twins host the Phillies who have lost seven straight while the Twins broke a five-game losing streak on Sunday with a win over the Yankees. Philadelphia's Aaron Nola (5-6, 3.51 ERA) is 3-1 with a 2.27 ERA on the road in seven starts and has no record against the Twins. The 'Twinkies' will start Tyler Duffy (2-6, 5.56) who is 1-3 with a 6.67 ERA at home in five starts after going 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA in four home starts last August. Among 'dogs' it is MINNESOTA!

Chicago White Sox at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over White Sox- After a quick start the White Sox have hit the skids in June but did manage to stop a three-game losing streak with an extra inning win at Boston last night while the Red Sox who's potent offense delivered just five hits while losing their third in four tries. Chicago's Chris Sale (11-2, 2.94 ERA) started the season fast but has struggled in his last five starts itching to a 6.067 ERA but did get a win last time out. The Red Sox will start Clay Buchholz (3-6, 5.86) who's inconsistency has sent him to the minors twice since pitching his no-hitter. Look for Boston to get back on track on offense tonight even if Sale is pitching. Take the RED SOX!

Baltimore at Texas 8:05 ET

Orioles over Rangers- This contest is a make-up of a rainout back in April as both clubs meet while residing in first-place. The Rangers have now won six-in-a-row and will be starting Derek Holland (5-5, 5.14 ERA) who was blasted last time out after posting four straight quality starts. The question here is why did Baltimore's starter Kevin Gausman (0-4, 4.14) favored when he is 0-3 with a 4.78 ERA on the road and is 5-15 with a 5.10 ERA for his career. This just doesn't make any sense. Take BALTIMORE!

Colorado at Miami 7:10 ET

Mariners over Rockies- The Miami Marlins are treating the Rockies like a school of minnows as they have taken the first three of this four-game set and are now 14-5 against the NL West. Colorado will try and change the Marlins momentum with Jorge De La Rosa (3-4, 7.61 ERA) who is 6-5 with a bulging 5.23 ERA in his career against Miami. The Marlins are 61-34 lifetime at home against Colorado and will start Paul Clemens who has two wins in relief against the Rockies and get the win as a starter tonight. Take the MARLINS!   

Seattle at Detroit 7:10 ET

Mariners over Tigers- The once first-place Seattle Mariners have lost six of their last eight and 12 of 18 in the month of June. Detroit has dropped their last three and will send Mike Pelfrey (1-7, 4.79 ERA) to the bump and he has had control problems walking 30 while striking out just 35 in 71 innings. The Mariners will start Nathan Karns (5-2, 4.06) has struggled of late not recording an out after the fifth inning in any of his last six starts. He has had control issues as well but with one major difference...he strikes people out. Take SEATTLE!

L.A. Angels at Oakland 4:05 ET

A's over Angels- It is difficult to realize that before Tim Linecum defeated Oakland Saturday that the Angels were just one-game better in the standings then the Athletics. The A's are just 2-4 on their current nine game home stand as they have problems scoring runs. Sunday they get to face Los Angeles' Jered Weaver (5-6, 5.71 ERA) who has surrendered six runs in each of his last two starts and has a 13-11 lifetime record against Oakland. Take the A's.  

Detroit at Kansas City 2:15 ET

Royals over Tigers- The bats for both these clubs have gone crazy in this series as Detroit hit six homers on Thursday in their 10-4 series-opening win ending the Royals nine-game home winning streak and then Kansas City won 10-3 Friday scoring all 10 runs in one inning and then pounded the Tigers once again on Saturday 16-5 as they pounded out 21 hits. Jordan Zimmermann (9-3, 3.46 ERA) is 2-0 lifetime against the Royals but Chris Young (2-6, 6.15) is 4-0 lifetime against Detroit. Take KANSAS CITY!  

Texas at St. Louis 2:15 ET

Cardinals over Rangers- The Texas Rangers are 19-games over .500 and have the best record in the American League and have seven of their last eight and have won nine straight series. Texas will start martin Perez (6-4, 3.38 ERA) who has won his last five starts but has only one road win. St. Louis has lost four straight and will start Mike Leake (5-4, 4.08) who is 5-1 in his last seven starts and is off a win over the Pirates. This time it's ST. LOUIS!

Colorado at Miami 4:10 ET

Marlins over Rockies- The Rockies have something rare for a team from Colorado and that is one of the leading pitchers with a decent ERA. Tyler Chatwood (8-4, 2.89 ERA) loves pitching away from Coors Field as he has the lowest road ERA in the NL going 5-0 with a 0.65 ERA while not allowing a home run in over 41 innings. The problem for the Rockies is that they don't play well in Miami where they are 3-8 in their last 11 meetings in the Magic City. Take MIAMI!

Toronto at Baltimore 4:05 ET

Blue Jays over Orioles- The Blue Jays have turned it on winning their last four and scoring 10 runs in five of their last seven contests. The Baltimore pitching staff hasn't done anything to slow Toronto down as they have allowed them 34 runs and 40 hits in their past three meetings. Yovani Gallardo (1-1. 7.00 ERA) will get the chance to stop the Blue Jays as he makes his first start in eight weeks. R.A. Dickey (4-7, 4.16) has struggled against the Orioles (2-6, 3.97 ERA) but the Blue Jays are hot at the plate. Take TORONTO!

Texas at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Rangers- The first place Texas Rangers are 17-games over .500 and lead the AL West by 6 ½ games over Seattle with both Houston and the Angels trailing by 10 and 12 games respectively. Cole Hamels (6-1, 3.14 ERA will start for Texas and has been fabulous on the road where he is 4-0 with a 1.94 ERA in six starts. The Cardinals Michael Wacha (2-6, 4.91) is in the mist of a nine start winless streak despite allowing just two runs on three hits against the Pirates last time out. Look for Wacha to break his personal six-game losing streak here. Take ST. LOUIS!

Colorado at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Rockies- The Rockies have won four in-a-row and 8-of-10 to move within a game of .500 and will have Jon Gray (4-2, 4.70 ERA) on the hill who is 2-2 with a 4.40 ERA in five road starts and is 2-0 lifetime against Miami. The Marlins will start Adam Conley (3-4, 4.13) who is 0-1 against the Rockies and 1-3 with a 4.61 ERA at home. Miami has a pair of players on opposite ends of the spectrum as Ichiro Suzuki going for 3,000 hits and Giancarlo Stanton is on a path for 3,000 strikeouts. Still, teams win games and tonight it's...MIAMI!

San Francisco at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Giants- The first place San Francisco Giants have won their last five and will be sending newly acquired Jeff Samardzija (7-4, 3.36 ERA) who is have his career best season to date is winless (0-2) lifetime against Tampa Bay. The Rays who have won nine of their last 12 games with send Chris Acher (4-8, 4.61) who just hasn't been the same in 2016 as previous seasons. Their will be a rare full-house in Tampa as they used a five-dollar promotion to sell tickets and finally with a home crowd rooting for them the Rays pull off the victory. Take TAMPA BAY!

Texas at Oakland 10:05 ET

A's over Rangers- Oakland's starting pitcher Sonny Gray (3-6, 5.34 ERA) who was so dominating in 2015 hasn't posted a victory since April and has gone 0-5 in seven starts since. Gray showed some signs of his former self last time out as he gave up only two runs and five hits in 7 2/3 innings against Cincinnati on Friday. He is 7-3 with a 1.92 ERA with two shutouts in 10 career starts against Texas. The Rangers will start Derek Holland (5-5, 4.87) fell to 5-5 lifetime against Oakland after receiving a loss in May. Take OAKLAND!    

Houston at St. Louis 7:15 ET

Astros over Cardinals- The Houston Astros after a horrendous start are picking up the pace as they continue to dominate the National League as they have won 21 of their last 28 including a win over the Cardinals last night. This is the final contest in a nine-game road trip for Houston and they will start Collin McHugh (5-5, 5.22 ERA) who is off his shortest outing of the season and is 0-1 with a 5.00 ERA in five career starts against St. Louis. The Cardinals Adam Wainwright (5-4, 5.21) who wants to be in the All-Star Home Run hitting contest should think a little more of about getting people out is 13-1 lifetime against Houston but will struggle tonight. Take the ASTROS!

Seattle at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Mariners over Rays- The Mariners have now dropped three straight and are against the Rays who are playing their best ball of the season winning eight of their last 10. Seattle's biggest issue is their bullpen which allowed nine runs in those three losses. Nathan Karns (5-2, 4.09 ERA) who spent 2014 and 2015 with Tampa Bay will be making his first start against his former teammates. Drew Smyly (2-7, 4.94) has been so bad he was giving a week off after getting 'clocked' in his three previous starts. He has allowed 17 runs on 25 hits in 15 innings his last three starts and was ripped for six runs on 10 hits in Seattle in early May. Take SEATTLE!

Texas at Oakland 10:05 ET

Athletics over Rangers- It is understood that among the major sports (baseball, basketball and football) that baseball provides the smallest advantage when playing at home. The Oakland A's are defying that axiom as they go for their eighth straight win at home and just lost nine straight on the road before finally winning on their final game of their most recent road trip. Texas will start Martin Perez (5-4, 3.22 ERA) who has won four straight starts since a loss at Oakland in mid-May when he surrendered four runs and eight hit. Eric Surkamp (0-3, 6.41) has been recalled from Triple-A and will make the start for the A's and has no record against Texas. Tonight he picks up his first win. Take OAKLAND!

Cleveland at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Indians over Royals- The World Series champion Royals who have won their last two are still playing with a 'hangover' as the host the Indians for a three-game set. Cleveland swept Kansas City in four games the first week of June and will be starting Carlos Carrasco (2-1, 3.48 ERA) who is 6-4 with a 3.68 ERA in 17 career games against the Royals. Edinson Volquez (5-6, 4.25) started the first game of the series in Cleveland and surrendered five runs on seven hits and four walks in six innings getting the loss. Take CLEVELAND!   

Detroit at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

White Sox over Tigers- Newly acquired James Shields (2-8, 5.06 ERA) had a disastrous debut with the White Sox as he gave up seven runs (three homers) on eight hits and two walks in two plus innings against Washington last Wednesday. He has 12 starts at U.S. Cellular Field where he is 4-2 with a 3.77 ERA while Tigers starter (Matt Boyd, 0-1, 3.38) is 0-3 with a 10.17 ERA in seven career appearances on the road. Take the WHITE SOX!   

Cincinnati at Atlanta 7:10 ET

Braves over Reds- A pair a last place bottom feeders clash in Atlanta where the Braves will host Cincinnati. Both clubs suffer from a horrible relief core as the Reds pen has a ERA of 6.48 and the Braves relievers ERA is at 4.66. Daniel Wright (0-2, 7.20 ERA) gets the start for Cincinnati and he is making just his second career start while another winless hurler starts for Atlanta as Aaron Blair (0-4, 7.13) who has had two quality starts in his last three outings. Atlanta has won eight of 12 in this series and are 40-25 overall at Turner Field against the Reds. Take the BRAVES!

Texas at Seattle 4:10 ET

Mariners over Rangers- Texas is riding a six-game winning streak as Prince Fielder hit a two-out tying home run in the ninth inning yesterday before winning in the 11th and is in first place after winning 16 of their last 21. The Rangers will start Cole Hamels (5-1, 3.32 ERA) is winless in his last three starts and will be up against Wade Miley (6-2, 5.27) who has won six straight decisions after dropping his first two. Look for the Mariners to take the 'rubber' game of the series. Take SEATTLE!

Miami at Arizona 4:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Marlins- The story behind the Marlins is the current slump that Giancarlo Stanton is in (3-for-30) which is on the heels of a 7-for-51 steak that has him striking out at about a 50% rate. Miami will start Adam Conley (3-3, 3.76 ERA) who has had two quality starts against weak competition but Miami is 3-6 in his starts. Arizona has been a disappointment (10-games under .500) but will start Robbie Ray (2-5, 5.14) who is averaging 10.5 strike outs per nine innings and has one appearance against the Marlins where he surrendered two runs in 5.1 innings. This time he gets the win. Take ARIZONA!

Detroit at N.Y. Yankees 2:05 ET

Yankees over Tigers- The Tigers received today's starter rookie Michael Fulmer (6-1, 2.83 ERA) last summer in the trade that sent Yolandis Cespedes to the Mets and after a rocky start has settled into being one of the AL's toughest hurlers as he has thrown 22.1 consecutive scoreless innings. The floundering Yankees will start Michael Pineda (3-6, 6.14) who allowed one run and struck out eight in a no-decision against Detroit 10 days ago and is 1-1 lifetime against the Tigers. This is Fulmer's first trip to Yankee Stadium and New York expects a large crowd on Old Timers Day. Take NEW YORK!   

Texas at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Rangers- After a shaky road trip the Mariners have returned home with their bats booming. Seattle is the first team in MLB history to have a different player hit two home runs in four consecutive games and hope to stay hot tonight. Texas will try and counter the Seattle onslaught with Colby Lewis (5-0, 3.20 ERA) who has won three of his last four starts and is 1-0 against the Mariners this season and 8-8 in his career. James Paxton (0-2, 3.72) is making his third start in place of Felix Hernandez and is 1-1 in four career starts against Texas. The home team is 'hot.' Take SEATTLE!   

Cleveland at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Indians- The last 10 days have been totally different for these two clubs as the Indians have moved to 8-2 in June and the Angels have lost five straight and seven of their last nine. Los Angeles finds themselves nine games below .500 and 11 games behind Texas in the AL West. Matt Shoemaker (3-7, 5.40 ERA) who is 1-4 with a 5.51 ERA at home has had four straight quality starts losing his last two decisions but pitching to a 2.37 ERA with 37 strikeouts and no walks in that span. He is also 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in his two career starts against Cleveland. Take LOS ANGELES!

St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:15 ET

Cardinals over Pirates- After a rough patch St. Louis has 'righted' the ship and has now won their last three games and have defeated Pittsburgh five of their last six meetings. The Pirates have lost three straight along with starting pitcher Gerrit Cole and Francisco Cervelli in Friday's loss. Carlos Martinez (6-5, 3.76 ERA) starts for the Cardinals and has won his last two starts after losing five straight has fanned 22 batters in his last 19 innings. Pittsburgh Francisco Liriano (4-5, 5.25) is 1-4 in his last five starts where he has walked 19 batters in 27 innings. Take ST. LOUIS!

Miami at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Marlins- The Miami Marlins have surprised many at where they are at right now a game above .500 especially considering the kind of year Giancarlo Stanton is playing. He had two hits last night to raise his average to .202 and had only seven hits in his previous 69 at bats. Ichiro Suzuki has filled in nicely as he inches closer to 3,000 MLB hits but lacks any real power. Tom Koehler (3-6, 4.50 ERA) has dropped four of his last five decisions while Minnesota starter Ervin Santana (1-5, 4.50) has lost his last three starts. Miami is 0-2 to begin their nine game road trip and it won't get any better here. Take MINNESOTA!  

New York Mets at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Mets- After a horrific start to the season the Brewers have climbed their way back to respectability as they moved to just three-games under .500. Milwaukee has won five of their last seven and will be starting Jimmy Nelson (5-4, 3.43 ERA) and had his string of four starts allowing two or fewer runs stopped his last time out but in his only home appearance against the mets went eight innings giving up just one run on two hits while New York's starter Bartolo Colon (4-3.4.27) faced the Brewers twice in 2015 surrendering 10 runs and 17 hits in 11 innings. Take MILWAUKEE!

Houston at Texas 2:05 ET

Astros over Rangers- Well, the Astros finally did it...the defeated the Texas Rangers for the first time this season after eight straight losses and halting a 12-game losing streak in Arlington. This game seems a bit odd as Houston comes up the favorite here with Collin McHugh (5-4, 4.97 ERA) getting the start. McHugh is 4-0 with a 3.99 ERA in five career starts against Texas while Rangers starter Martin Perez (4-4, 3.24) in 4-2 with a 1.71 ERA in six career starts against the Astros and yet he is an underdog at home. Take HOUSTON!

Cleveland at Seattle 10:10 ET

Indians over Mariners- The Indians are on the 'warpath' as they have won six in a row and own a 2½-game led over the Royals. Seattle has dropped out of first place by losing their last four games and eight of their last 11. Cleveland will start Cody Anderson (1-3, 6.81 ERA) who is seeking revenge from a pounding his suffered at the hands of the Mariners in April. Wade Miley (5-2, 5.85) has had great support from his teammates as he has allowed 14 runs and 18 hits in his last two starts and is 0-1 with a 8.22 ERA in two starts against the Indians. Take CLEVELAND!   

Houston at Texas 8:05 ET

Astros over Rangers- The Texas Rangers have dominated their instate rivals this season winning all seven meetings and have won eight of their last nine and 13 of their last 16. They are in first place is the AL West by four-games over Seattle and eight game ahead of Houston. Cole Hamels (5-1, 3.38 ERA) gets the nod for the Rangers tonight and he is 6-3 lifetime against the Astros and the Rangers are 22-9 at home this season. So, why take Houston? Because Dallas Keuchel (3-7, 5.50) is seeking revenge after getting shelled by the Rangers in April. Take HOUSTON!

Kansas City at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Royals- The Kansas City Royals are still playing like they have a hangover from last season's World Series victory as they have now dropped five straight as they have fallen three-games behind Cleveland in the AL Central. Baltimore on the other hand has won five of their last six and lead the AL East by a half-game over Boston. Yordano Ventura (4-3, 4.82 ERA) is 4-1 lifetime against the Orioles and had his best start of the season against them but the Royals are struggling. Take BALTIMORE!

Houston at Texas 8:05 ET

Astros over Rangers- Both of these Lone Star state clubs come into this contest having won their last three games with the Rangers taking over first place in the West with 12 wins in their last 15 contests. Texas will start Colby Lewis (5-0, 3.09 ERA) who is having a career year and is 10-1 lifetime against Houston with a 2.50 ERA. Texas has won the last six meetings and will be up against the Astros Mike Fiers (3-3, 4.84) is looking to post his first career win over the Rangers tonight. Take HOUSTON!

San Francisco at St. Louis 8:05 ET

Giants over Cardinals- The Giants who are 5-4 on their current 10-game road trip had won 18 of its previous 22 contests sit with a 4½ game lead over the Dodgers in the West. The Cardinals who are just not the same team that we are used to seeing in 11 games back of the Cubs in the NL Central and two games behind the Pirates. Jack Peavy (2-5, 6.34 ERA) is coming off his best outing of the season and is 3-4 with a 2.97 ERA against the Cards in nine starts. Carlos Martinez (5-5, 3.69) will start for St. Louis and he is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA against the Giants and has a 5.03 ERA at home this season. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Seattle at Texas 3:05 ET

Mariners over Rangers- Texas has won five straight and six of seven as they try for a three-game home sweep of the Mariners. Seattle has lost six of their last nine since topping out at 10-games over .500. The Mariners will start Hisashi Iwakuma (4-4, 4.41 ERA) has won his last three starts while the Rangers starter Derek Holland (4-4, 4.78) won his last outing to end a four-game winless streak. Iwakuma is 8-4 with a 3.50 ERA against the Rangers while Holland is 11-4 with a 3.39 ERA against Seattle including a win in April. This time it's SEATTLE!

Toronto at Boston 1:35 ET

Red Sox over Blue Jays- The Boston Red Sox have some of the best young talent in MLB as they try and bounce back from last year's worst to this year's first. They currently have a one-game lead over the Orioles and a four game lead in the AL East in the loss column over these Blue Jays. Toronto last year's division winner has won eight of their last 10 but are now dealing with the injury to MVP Josh Donaldson. Marco Estrada (3-2, 2.43 ERA) defeated the Red Sox at home in April but was busted-up in Fenway Park a week later. At home it's BOSTON!

Seattle at Texas 9:05 ET

Mariners over Rangers- The Texas Rangers have taken over the AL West lead by one-game with their 7-3 victory over Seattle who is now in second place in the division. The Rangers have now won five of six and are 19-9 at home. Seattle who is 19-9 on the road will start Nathan Karns (5-1, 3.43 ERA) who is has won five straight decisions and is 1-0 against Texas with a 3.09 ERA in two career starts. The Rangers will start Martin Perez (3-4, 3.12) who is 2-2 with a 3.43 ERA in nine appearances against the Mariners. Tonight they move into a first-place tie...Take SEATTLE!    

San Francisco at St. Louis 7:15 ET

Giants over Cardinals- The 'hottest' team in all of baseball is the San Francisco Giants who have won 18 of their last 22 and 13 of their last 15 road games. The key to the Giants run has been their starting pitching which is 13-2 with a 1.64 ERA over the last 22 games. Jeff Samardzija (7-3, 2.84 ERA) is off to his best career season is 4-3 with a 4.11 ERA lifetime against St. Louis including 3-2 in eight starts. Michael Wacha (2-6, 4.99) has lost six straight decisions and has failed to pitch past the sixth inning in five straight starts. Take the GIANTS!    

Oakland at Houston 4:10 ET

A's over Astros- The Houston Astros who shocked the baseball world in 2015 by going from worst into the playoffs got off to a terrible start but have turned things around of late winning nine of their last 11. Their 12-2 win over Oakland last night that ended the Athletics five-game winning streak. Collin McHugh (5-4, 4.82 ERA) has won four of his last five decisions and is 4-1 lifetime with a 2.67 ERA in five career starts against Oakland. Kendall Graveman (2-6, 5.09 ERA) get the start for the A's and is 1-1 lifetime against Houston. This time it's OAKLAND!

San Francisco at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Giants over Cardinals- The Giants have somehow opened a 5½ game lead in the West as they had won 15 of 17 before their four game split at Atlanta. San Francisco had the MLB's best ERA of 2.47 during the month of May as they travel to St. Louis to play the Cardinals who are once again beset with injuries. Johnny Cueto (8-1, 2.31 ERA) of San Francisco has won five straight decisions and has surrendered just four earned runs but is just 5-8 with a 4.08 ERA in 20 career starts against St. Louis. Adam Wainwright (5-3, 5.71) after opening with three consecutive losses has also won five in-a-row and is 5-5 lifetime against the Giants. Favored as a visitor here gives me the GIANTS!    

Kansas City at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Royals- The Indians have front line pitching that they believe can over-come the Royals this season in the AL Central where they trail Kansas City by one-game in the loss column. Cleveland has won three of four over the World Champs and will have emerging Danny Salazar (5-3, 2.39 ERA) on the hill while the Royals will go with Edinson Volquez (5-4, 3.74) who has struggled against the Indians as he is 2-5 with a 8.31 ERA in eight starts against Cleveland. Salazar is 5-5 with a 4.05 ERA in 10 starts against Kansas City and posts another win tonight. Take CLEVELAND!  

New York Yankees at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Yankees over Orioles- For decades the New York Yankees were known as the 'Bronx Bombers' because of their powerful offense and now the Bronx is more known for gang violence. Tonight we have a pair of hurlers that are on personal win streaks of their own as New York's Nathan Eovaldi (6-2, 3.71 ERA) has won five straight and Baltimore's Chris Tillman (7-1, 2.92) hasn't lost since April 14. Eovaldi has made three career starts against Baltimore and is 1-0 while Tillman defeated the Yankees in May and is 7-6 with a 4.68 ERA against New York. This time it's the YANKEES!   

Seattle at San Diego 9:10 ET

Padres over Mariners- We will see today if the Padres continue to respond in a positive manner to their executive chairman Ron Fowler who call his club 'miserable failures and they responded with 19-hits and 14 runs in yesterday's win over Seattle. Wade Miley (5-2, 4.95 ERA) started his career with Arizona and has always struggled against the Padres going 1-6 with a 4.60 ERA in 12 career starts. Colin Rea (3-2, 4.47) has no record against the Mariners but will pick up his first win over them today. Take SAN DIEGO!

New York Yankees at Detroit 7:40 ET

Yankees over Tigers- Now this seems a bit weird as the Yankees owners of the three0game losing streak and are four-games under .500 are favored on the road in Detroit. In this make-up games from a rainout last April New York will be starting Michael Pineda (2-6, 6.92 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 5.56 ERA lifetime against Detroit and yet the Yankees are favored. The Tigers just have too many holes and the biggest one is the manager Brad Ausmus who just can't seem to make the 'right moves.' Take the YANKEES!

Kansas City at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Royals-The Kansas City Royals have got their 'mojo' back winning their last six kicked-off by a seven run bottom the of ninth rally against the White Sox. Last season's ace Yordano Ventura (4-3, 5.17 ERA) was pounded by the Indians in his only start against them in May as he has a 9.59 ERA for the month of May. Carlos Carrasco (2-0, 2.45) has been sidelined since late April but Cleveland is 4-0 in his starts this season.Big number to overcome but I'll take the INDIANS!    

Tampa Bay at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Rays over Royals- It is difficult for me to comprehend how the Rays keep coming up the favorite in this series against the World Champion Royals. Kansas City has won five straight straight and have scored 36 runs in the streak while the Rays have dropped nine of their last 11 games. Chris Archer (3-6, 4.62 ERA) who finally put it together last time out against the Yankees is just 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in three starts versus Kansas City. Danny Duffy (0-0, 3.23) is making just his fourth start and is off a poor outing against the White Sox allowing five runs in a no-decision. Take TAMPA BAY!

Pittsburgh at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Pirates- The Marlins won a classic pitching dual yesterday as All-stars Jose Fernandez of Miami and Pittsburgh's Gerrit Cole hooked-up in a pair of gems that the Marlins won 3-1 after entering the 7th inning at 1-0. The Pirates have had the best of this series of late winning 19 of the last 26 meetings and are 11-5 in their last 16 overall. Miami is starting to play better at home where they are just 11-14 and have another against the Pirates tomorrow. Pittsburgh will start Jonathon Niese (502, 4,42 ERA) who has had great offensive support has allowed more then a hit an inning and is 6-5 with a 4.18 ERA lifetime against Miami. Take the MARLINS!

New York Yankees at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Yankees- The weak New York hitting line-up hasn't had much effect on Masahiro Tanaka (3-0, 2.89 ERA) who has pitched well with little offensive support. He is 2-0 on the road with a 1.34 ERA and is 5-2 with a 2.37 ERS lifetime against Toronto. The problem for the Yankees is that they just don't match well with the Blue Jays as the 'birds' have won five straight in this series and are 6-2 this season. Aaron Sanchez (4-1, 3.29) is 3-0 in a six start unbeaten streak and allowed the Yankees only one run on three hits in six innings earlier this season. Take TORONTO!

Tampa Bay at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Rays over Royals- The Royals have continued to dominate Tampa Bay as Monday's win has them winning 13 of the last 14 meetings as well as 11 of their last 14 overall. The Rays have dropped eight of their last 10 and will have Drew Smyly (2-6, 3.92 ERA) on the hill who has just one win in his last six starts. (so why are the Rays favored). But, he is 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 13 career appearances against the Royals. Dillom Gee (1-2, 3.86) starts for Kansas City who is 5-6 with a 4.10 ERA in interleague play. Take TAMPA BAY!  

Houston at Arizona 3:40 ET

Astros over Diamondbacks- These two are playing a four-game home and home series and the Astros jumped out first with an 8-3 win Monday in Arizona with the final two games in Houston. The D'backs have dropped five of their last six and are just 9-19 at home while Houston is playing their best ball of the season winning six of their last seven. Lance McCullers (1-1, 4.60 ERA) had 10 strikeouts and allowed just one run and hit in five innings last time out against Baltimore while Arizona starter Patrick Corbin (2-4, 4.21) is 0-3 with a 6.48 ERA at home. Take HOUSTON!

Tampa Bay at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Rays over Royals- The last time I played against Kansas City they scored seven (7) runs in the bottom of the ninth and defeated the White Sox and me as well. Now, I see the Royals in a pick-em situation at home against struggling Tampa Bay who is four games under .500 against the World Series Champions. The Royals have won six of there last seven in the series and they last five against the Rays at home. Tampa Bay will start Matt Andriese (3-0, 2.63 ERA) who has no career record against Kansas City a while the Royals will start Ian Kennedy (4-3, 3.38) who has is just 1-4 lifetime with a 6.46 ERA against the Rays. Take TAMPA BAY!

Minnesota at Oakland 4:05 ET

Twins over A's- Watch out the Twins are making their 'move.' Minnesota has won four-in-a-row after a 7-25 stretch as they swept the then first-place Mariners three games this weekend. Oakland has won their last two as well and raised their home record to a shameful 10-16. This afternoon the Twins will start Ervin Santana (1-3, 4.17 ERA) who is 15-6 with a 2.03 ERA against the Athletics with a 1.93 ERA in Oakland. The A's will start Kendall Graveman (1-6, 5.36) who has lost his last five decisions posting a 7.36 ERA in that span. Take MINNESOTA!  

Chicago White Sox at New York Mets 1:10 ET

White Sox over Mets- Oh Lordy! Do you believe that the 'Dark Knight' Matt Harvey (3-7, 6.08 ERA) is an underdog at home. The fall for the Mets Prima Donna started in his head when he decided to abandon his teammates last season down the stretch and was forced back into action because of the Mets supporters public out-cry because of his lack of loyalty. The White Sox who had the best record in the American League two weeks ago have gone 4-14 the last 18 games because os a bullpen that doesn't finish. Jose Quintana (5-4, 2.22) who has never faced the Mets has a 2.05 ERA in five road starts with a 2-2 record. Take the WHITE SOX!   

Pittsburgh at Texas 3:05 ET

Rangers over Pirates- Both the Pirates and Rangers have picked up their pace of late as Pittsburgh has won seven of their last nine and so has Texas. Francisco Liriano (4-3, 4.30 ERA) gets the start for the Buc's and even though he has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his last five turns he is just 1-2 with a 7.00 ERA on the road this season. He has had great success against Texas going 5-1 with a 2.89 ERA in nine career appearances. Martin Perez (2-4, 3.13) will be on the hill for the Rangers and he has surrendered three of fewer runs in five of his last six starts. Take TEXAS!

Baltimore at Cleveland 1:10 ET

Indians over Orioles- The Indians have been grinding it out of late and their hard work has paid off winning nine of their last 13 as they now lead the AL Central by a half-game ahead of Kansas City while the Orioles have dropped five-of-six. Baltimore's Chris Tillman (6-1, 2.61 ERA) who is 4-2 with a 3.89 ERA lifetime against Cleveland hasn't lost since April 14th has had seven straight quality starts. The Indians will start rookie Mike Clevinger (0-1, 8.71) and he will need and get the support he needs to post his first MLB victory. Take the INDIANS!

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- These two also-rans have split the first to games of their three-game set and will play the 'rubber' game of the series at Tropicana Field. Although their record are almost identical the Yankees have been playing better of late winning 7-of-10 while the Rays have dropped six of their last eight. New York will start Nathan Eovaldi (5-2, 3.95 ERA) who has won five of his last six starts but has struggled against Tampa Bay posting an 0-2 mark with a 4.97 ERA. The Rays will send Jake Odorizzi (2-2, 3.46) to the hill and he is off back-to-back road wins. Take TAMPA BAY!

Houston at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Astros- What a difference a simple season can make as the Houston Astros and their starter tonight Dallas Keuchel (2-6, 5.92 ERA) are experiencing difficulties after a 'break-out' season last year. Granted Keuchel was totally dominate at home last season (15-0, 1.46 ERA) but this contest is on the road where he was 4-8 last season and 1-4 with a 6.57 ERA this season. Jered Weaver (4-3, 5.33) is clawing his way back to respectability and is 5-3 with a 2.98 ERA in nine career starts against the Astros. Take the ANGELS!   

Detroit at Oakland 4:05 ET

A's over Tigers- These two clubs are heading in opposite directions and the 'red-hot' Tigers have won nine of their last 11 including a 4-1 victory in Oakland last night and the Athletics have now lost seven of their last eight including five straight at home while dropped four of five to the Tigers already this season. Detroit will start Matt Boyd (0-0, 0.00) will make his first start of the season is 1-6 with a 6.97 ERA lifetime in 14 career appearances while Jesse Hahn (1-2, 4.07 ERA) is 2-0 and has permitted one run in 16 innings in his two career starts against Detroit. Take OAKLAND!

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 2:15 ET

White Sox over Royals- Two weeks ago or thereabouts the White Sox had the best record in the AL and has since lost 12 of their last 16 including their last four in-a-row while the World Series champions have struggled with mediocre play and injuries as they push on this season. Last year Yordano Ventura (4-3, 4,81 ERA) was denominate but has struggled in his last five starts with just two wins and a 7.01 ERA. Chicago's Carlos Rodon (2-4, 4.47) defeated Kansas City in his first start against them last Sunday and I expect him to post another win today. Take the WHITE SOX!   

Houston at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Astros over Angels- Two clubs the Houston Astros and L.A. Angeles were expected to compete for AL playoff spots but both clubs are well before .500 and June is just a weekend away. It seems a bit weird that Houston who is eight games under .500 is favored on the road where the Angels have won 14 of the last 19 meetings. The will start Mike Fiers (3-2, 4.35 ERA) who had a three-game winning streak ended his last outing and has no decisions against Los Angeles. Matt Shoemaker (2-5, 6.81) has struggled since his injury in 2015 and is 1-1 with a 5.59 ERA in five appearances against the Astros. Take HOUSTON!  

San Francisco at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Giants- The Giants are the hottest team in baseball as they have won five straight and 13 of their last 14 contests and have moved into a comfortable lead in the NL West. On the other side of the coin the Rockies are 2-6 in their last eight but are coming off a win at Boston yesterday. San Francisco's Matt Cain (1-5, 5.37 ERA) posted his first win of the season (over the Cubs no less) last time out but is far from what he once was. Even who Cain was effective he struggled against Colorado surrendering 14 runs (12 earned) in last then nine inning his last two starts against them. Tyler Chatwood (5-3, 3.02) last home win was against the giants in April. Look for a win here. Take COLORADO!  

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- both these clubs have turned into 'bottom feeders' as they struggle for runs and wins. The Yankees have dropped their last two after a six-game win streak and the last place Rays just dropped three of four to Miami. Former Japanese star Masahiro Tanaka (2-0, 3.24 ERA) starts for the Yankees and is 2-0 with a 2.67 ERA in four career starts against the Rays while Tampa starter Chris Archer (3-5, 5.16) is 5-2 lifetime against New York. I expect Archer to bounce back from his worst performance of the season against Detroit on Sunday. Take TAMPA BAY!

Baltimore at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Orioles- The Astros are trying to claw and scrape their way back to respectability as they have won their last two while the Orioles have dropped their last three. The surprise for Houston is that they have won lately while their mighty 'Mini-man' Jose Altuve has gone hitless in 17 at-bats the last four games. Kevin Gausman (0-1, 2.70 ERA) who has no record against Houston but is just 5-13 with a 4.88 ERA away from home. Lance McCullers (0-1, 5.91) pitched his lone career complete game against Baltimore with 11 strike-outs last season. Take HOUSTON!  

Miami at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET

Rays over Marlins- Miami's Jose Fernandez (6-2, 3.02 ERA) has won five straight starts and gets the nod at Tropicana Field against Tampa Bay who have dropped four of their last five. The Marlins enter this game a bit short-handed as Giancarlo Stanton is sidelined with a soreness in his side (maybe 22 strike outs in 31 at bats has something to do with it but Christian Yelich is still out and Dee Gordon is still under suspension. The Rays have dropped four-of-five and have Drew Smyly (2-5, 3.54) is getting the start and defeated the Marlins in his only start against them while Fernandez is 0-2 at Tampa Bay. Take the RAYS!

Baltimore at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Orioles- I missed out by not placing the Astros as my 'Highest-rated' release Tuesday as they ended a four game losing streak with a 13-inning 3-2 win over Baltimore. Houston who is already 15-games off last year's pace with start Collin McHugh (4-4, 5.13 ERA) who dropped his last decisions after three straight wins but has had great support at home where the Astros are 21-6 in his last 27 starts and he is 1-0 lifetime against Baltimore. Look for Houston to take advantage of the O's starter Tyler Wilson (2-2, 3.68) who has not allowed many hits but doesn't get many strikeouts. Take HOUSTON!  

Kansas City at Minnesota 1:10 ET

Twins over Royals- I know, I understand and it's just something I can't help doing...The Minnesota Twins have the worse record (11-34) in the majors and yet I am taking them against the World Series Champions who have won seven of their last nine and have defeated the Twins eight straight times with Minnesota's last win coming in September 2015. The Twins have lost eight of their last nine and 11 of their last 12 at home. What draws me to the Twins is that the 'line is so low. It's just a matter of 'numbers' here. Take MINNESOTA!

Baltimore at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Orioles- Very quietly the Baltimore Orioles have the best record in the American League as they have won 10 of their last 14 and tonight's starter Chris Tillman (6-1, 2.61 ERA) has been a big part of their serge as he gas won five straight starts with an ERA of 1.62 ERA a stretch where he has allowed one run or fewer in three of his last five outings. This has been a huge turn-around from last season but he is just 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA on the road. Houston who has lost their last four will start Doug Fister (4-3, 4.22) who has won three straight decisions and is 4-2 with a 4.63 ERA lifetime against Baltimore. Take HOUSTON!

Chicago at St. Louis 7:10 ET

Cardinals over Cubs- The Chicago Cubs who some have compared to the 1927 New York Yankees have dropped their last three and six of their last eight overall scoring three runs or less seven times. Chicago will start Jason Hammel (5-1, 2.31 ERA) who suffered his first loss his last time out against the Brewers of all teams and is 3-3 with a 5.26 ERA lifetime against St. Louis. The Cardinals will start a shaky Michael Wacha (2-4, 4.03) who has lost four straight decisions. He is 3-3 with a 4.86 ERA against the Cubs and will come up big here. Take ST. LOUIS!  

Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:10 ET

Braves over Brewers- It is always difficult to take a weak club and the Braves have won just 12 of their first 43 games and are now favored against the Brewers who are nothing special themselves. Atlanta is ready to play their first game at home under their 'new' manager' Brian Snitker (who?) who has them 3-3 since taking over on the road when Freddy Gonzalez was fired on the road via e-mail. The Braves are a disgraceful 2-17 at home but Milwaukee has yet to win a series on the road where they are 0-5-2 as they were swept by the Mets and have lost three straight. Julio Teheren (1-4, 2.73 ERA) has posted a 1.15 ERA in his last six starts but has been derailed by lack of support but he is 2-2 with a 2.04 ERA against the Brewers. Take ATLANTA!  

Kansas City at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Royals- Kansas City who is still playing like they have the World Series Champions hangover are 22-21 after winning six-of-nine Minnesota meanwhile has dropped six of their last seven and by far have the worst record in baseball (even worse then the Braves). So, why are the Champs such small favorites here especially with Ian Kennedy (4-3, 3.24 ERA) on the hill. He is 2-1 with a 3.43 ERA lifetime against Minnesota while the Twins will start Ricky Nolasco (1-2, 4.74) who has gone five starts without a victory. He did open the season against the Royals working seven innings and holding Kansas City to one run and three hits. Take the TWINS!   

Tampa Bay at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Rays- If the Miami Marlins are to show anything this year they will have to straighten out slugger Giancarlo Stanton who is in a 'major' slump. Stanton is just 5-for-52 with 28 strikeouts in his last 15 games as Miami has dropped four of their last five and stand 22-21 for the season. Matt Moore (1-3, 5.09 ERA) starts for the Rays and has been struggling going 0-3 with a 8.36 ERA in his last three starts surrendering six homers. Miami will start Wei-Yin Chen (3-2, 4.22) who has 19 career starts against Tampa Bay from his days with Baltimore and is 5-6 with a 3.55 ERA in 19 starts. Look for the Marline (Stanton) to break out here. Take MIAMI!

Philadelphia at Detroit 7:10 ET

Phillies over Tigers- This game (the line) appears a bit off as the Tigers continue to play good ball at home where they have won 5-of-6 on their current home stand and 6-of-7 overall and yet the Phillies who had the worst record in baseball last season. What Philadelphia does have is Vince Velasquez (5-1, 2.42 ERA) as he has surrendered three or fewer runs in six of his eight starts with 59 strikeouts in 48 innings. He has 30 strikeouts in his last 29 innings while allowing just one home run. Detroit will start ex-Met Mike Pelfrey (0-4, 5.49) who is 7-7 lifetime against the Phillies. He has given up six homers in his last five starts. Take PHILADELPHIA!  

Baltimore at L.A. Angels 3:35 ET

Orioles over Angels- It's now the Baltimore Orioles who have the best record in the American League as they have won 10 of their last 13 including the first two games of this three-game set in Anaheim. The O's will start Ubaldo Jimenez (2-4, 5.60 ERA) who was rocked for six runs in four innings in his last start against Seattle is just 1-5 with a 4.28 ERA in six career starts against Los Angeles and yet he is favored on the road here. That's because the Angels will start Jered Weaver (3-3, 5.76) who is 0-3 with a 7.77 ERA in May. Take BALTIMORE!

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

White Sox over Royals- The return to Cellular Field for a 10-game home stand has gone terribly bad for Chicago as they have lost five of six and eight of the last 10 overall. Kansas City will start Yordano Ventura (4-2, 4.85 ERA) has surrendered four or more runs in three of his last four outings and he is 2-2 with a 4.24 ERA against the White Sox but he has allowed 10 runs in 15 innings and is 0-1 in Chicago. Carlos Rodon (1-4, 4.73) will start for the Pale Hose and and is looking for his first home win of the season. Take CHICAGO!

Cleveland at Boston 1:35 ET

Indians over Red Sox- The way Boston's Rick Porcello (6-2, 3.51 ERA) started the season with five straight wins and had a string of 15 straight quality start dating back to last season has taken losses in two of his last three starts. Hos mound opponent will be the Indians Danny Salazar (4-2, 1.80) who has yet to allow more then three runs in any start and has allowed just two runs over his last 20 innings of work. Salazar has 61 strikeouts in 50 innings and is 2-0 with a 1.46 ERA in teo career starts against the Red Sox. Take CLEVELAND!

Tampa Bay at Detroit 4:10 ET

Rays over Tigers- The Tampa Bay Rays started the season slowly but exploded at the plate to where they are amount the MLB home run leaders and have scored at least six runs in six straight games. The Tigers have fallen three-games below .500 as manager Brad Ausmus leading his team into the toilet once again. The Rays will start former Tiger Drew Smyly (2-4, 3.44 ERA) who Detroit traded to Tampa Bay for David Price (How did that work out for them). The Tigers will start rookie Michael Fulmer (2-1, 6.52) who has racked by the Orioles his last time out as he has struggled with his control walking nine in only 19 innings striking out only six. Take TAMPA BAY!

Cleveland at Boston 4:05 ET

Red Sox over Indians- The Red Sox who averaged over 10 runs a game during their recent winning streak have cooled off dropping three of their last four while the Cleveland Indians have won five straight including a 4-2 win over Boston last night. Trevor Bauer (3-1, 3.89 ERA) has handed his first loss of the season last time out against Minnesota and has made one appearance against Boston this season allowing two runs in one inning of work. Boston will start Joe Kelly (0-1, 9.35) who is off a rehab assignment striking out 10 in six 1/3 innings and he is 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA against the Indians lifetime. Take BOSTON!

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

Royals over White Sox- The Chicago White Sox who had the best record in baseball 10 days ago have now dropped four of their last five and seven of their last 10 and are hosting the World Champion and Central Division rival Kansas City Royals. The White Sox still have a game-and-a-half lead over Cleveland and a 3½ game lead over the Royals. The fact is Kansas City has dominated Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field the last three seasons posting a 22-7 record against the Pale Hose. Danny Duffy (0-0, 2.57 ERA) is 3-2 with a 3.64 ERA lifetime against Chicago while Sox started Miguel Gonzalez (0-0, 5.17) has struggled against the Royals going 1-4 lifetime. Take KANSAS CITY!   

Texas at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Rangers- Here is another situation where it appears the stronger team is a strong underdog. Texas will start Colby Lewis (2-0, 3.12 REA) against a team he has defeated in nine of 10 career decisions with a 2.58 ERA. The factor to take into consideration here is that most of those win came before Houston turned things around. When you see that Houston's Lance McCullers (0-0, 9.64 ERA) who was 0-2 with a 12.79 ERA in two starts against the Rangers last year this 'line' appears askew. He is making only his second start of the season after a shoulder issue sat him down for five weeks. This time it's in-state revenge. Take HOUSTON!   

Tampa Bay at Detroit 7:10 ET

Rays over Tigers- By all rights this should be a high-scoring series as Tampa Bay comes off a three-game swept of the Blue Jays in Toronto where they plated 31 runs and 20 extra base hits while the Tigers who have won four straight while scoring 29 runs. Matt Andriese (2-0, 0.56 ERA) take the hill for the Rays who is off his first career shutout and has no career win/loss record against Detroit. The Tigers will start Anibal Sanchez (3-4, 5.91) who is winless in his last three starts while struggling with his control walking 24 in 42 innings. He is 2-3 with a 5.08 ERA lifetime against the Rays in seven career starts. Take TAMPA BAY!  

Cleveland at Boston 7:10 ET

Indians over Red Sox- It seems a bit odd to me that the way the Red Sox are playing (very well), that they would be an underdog at Fenway Park especially after scoring 73 runs in winning six of their last seven at home. The trouble for the Red Sox starts tonight on the mound where struggling Clay Buchholz (2-3, 6.11 ERA) starts tonight. He allowed five runs and three walks in four innings against the Indians in April allowing five runs five times this season. Cleveland will start former Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber (2-5, 4.30) is 1-3 against Boston including an opening day loss and now he's the Vegas favorite on the road. Take CLEVELAND!

L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Dodgers- These two clubs from Los Angeles are keeping the city balanced as the Angels have won five of their last six games while the Dodgers have dropped three of their last four. The Halo's lost their 10th player to the disabled list yesterday while the Dodgers will welcome the return of first baseman Adrian Gonzalez who missed the last two games with back issues. Ross Stripling (1-2, 4.26 ERA) won his first MLB game last time out while having never pitched above Double-A previously. Jhoulys Chacin (1-2, 4.81) will get the start for the Angels and he is 9-7 with a 3.74 ERA lifetime against the Dodgers. Take the ANGELS!

Washington at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Nationals- I've been sating for the past year that if the Mets truly want to win the must be rid of two pieces of dead weight and they are David Wright and Matt Harvey (3-5, 4.93 ERA) who has won just 28 games the last five seasons combined. Washington will start Stephen Strasburg (6-0, 2.95) who is 4-3 with a 2.78 ERA lifetime against New York while Harvey is 3-3 with a 1.77 ERA against the Nationals. The Mets have dropped five of their last six but Harvey has had Bryce Harper's 'number' as he has yet to get a hit in 20 at-bats. Take NEW YORK!

Houston at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Astros over White Sox- After three straight losses the Chicago White Sox no longer have the best record in the American League including last night's extra-inning (6-5) loss to the Astros. Houston will try and jump-start their weak offense by starting two rookies tonight in third baseman Colin Moran and outfielder Tony Kemp while Doug Fister (3-3, 4.22 ERA) takes the hill. The Come-back Player of the Year so far this season has got to be Mat Latos (5-0 3.40) but he is starting to sink as he has allowed 13 runs in his last three starts after allowing just two runs his first four. Take HOUSTON!  

Seattle at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Mariners over Orioles- After getting swept in three home weekend games against the Angels the Mariners bounced back with a huge win (10-0) yesterday. Today they start Taijuan Walker (2-2, 2.63 ERA) who has dropped his last two decisions and has no record against the Orioles. Baltimore starter Chris Tillman (5-1, 2.58) has four straight wins and five straight quality starts. What is truly amazing is his lifetime record against Seattle a he is 6-0 with a 2.98 ERA in eight career starts against them. Maybe because it was Seattle that originally drafted Tillman 11 years ago. It all catches up with him today. Take the MARINERS!  

Miami at Philadelphia 1:05 ET

Marlins over Phillies- Tom Koehler (2-3, 5.14 ERA) is a hard thrower that has had a lack of support as he has had no-decision in his last two starts despite allowing just two runs in 13 innings, his best performance this year to date was against the Phillies permitting one run on two hits while striking out eight. Philadelphia will start Jeremy Hellickson (3-2, 4.12) has given-up five homers in his last three starts going 1-1. Even though the Phillies are six games over .500 (23-17) they have scored 30 fewer runs then their opponents. Take MIAMI!

Houston at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Astros over White Sox- 'What a difference a day makes'...2015 Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel (2-5, 5.58 ERA) looks to stop a five-game winless streak is making his sixth start of the road and is 2-2 with a 2.30 ERA in four career appearances against the White Sox. Chicago will start Carlos Rodon (1-4, 4.99) who has allowed 22 runs (20 earned) in his last five games after beginning the season with two quality starts. This time it's the ASTROS!