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!

Washington at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Nationals- One of the best pitching match-ups of the season is taking place tonight in New York where Washington is starting fire-baller Max Scherzer (4-2, 4.15 ERA) will be facing-off against the New York Mets Noah Syndergaard (3-2, 2.53). Scherzer tie the major league record with 20 strikeouts last time out (Wednesday) while Syndergaard hit two home runs in his last start. Both clubs enter this series off losses the Nationals have dropped their last two and the Mets their last four games. When pitching counts I'll take...NEW YORK METS!

Miami at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Marlins over Phillies- The Philadelphia Phillies who have dropped their last two are still the most improved team in baseball as they are 22-17 overall. They will start their 'best' tonight Vince Velasquez (4-1, 2.70 ERA) who has no record against the Marlins except allowing four runs in six innings the last time they met 10 days ago. Miami will start Wei-Yin Chen (3-1, 4.40) who is 3-0 in his last four starts striking out a career high 12 batters in 6 1/3 innings against Milwaukee. Chen is 1-0 against the Phillies with mixed results in his two appearances against the 'Wiz-kids.' Take MIAMI!  

Texas at Oakland 10:05 ET

A's over Rangers- In winning their third straight series the Texas Rangers are in a let-down position in the aftermath for their emotional series with the Toronto Blue Jays. Texas will start Derek Holland (3-2, 6.09 ERA) has had two straight horrible starts as he has surrendered 20 runs in his last 22 innings of work allowing a WHIP of 1.84. His performance against the A's is somewhat netter as he is 5-4 with a 3.26 ERA but that won't be good enough tonight. Take OAKLAND!

St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers 8:05 ET

Dodgers over Cardinals- The first-place Dodgers have won their last three and have a chance to sweep the Cardinals in a three-game set for the first time since 2013. St. Louis who have been one of the best teams fundamentally in baseball lead the National League in errors and have committed five in the last two games. Mike Leake (1-3, 5.10 ERA) will start for the Red Birds and has one win in seven start since coming over from Cincinnati. Los Angeles will go to the hill with Alex Wood (1-3, 4.58) who has allowed just one run in each of his last three home starts. Today's it's LOS ANGELES!   

Houston at Boston 1:35 ET

Astros over Red Sox- The Red Sox are enjoying their home stand and have won 15 of their last 20 while Houston has dropped 13 of 18 on the road and are 4-10 lifetime at Fenway Park. After seeing those facts it doesn't make sense that the Astros would be favored in Boston, until you look at the starting pitching. Rookie Chris Devenski (0-2, 1.72 ERA) has had little support and is still looking for his first win while Red Sox starter Sean O'Sullivan (1-0, 6.43) has post a victory but has been hit hard and in his lone appearance against Houston he gave up three homers and five runs in six innings. Take HOUSTON!

Oakland at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET

Rays over A's- Tampa Bay ended their four game losing streak Saturday as they held Oakland to a pair of singles in their 6-0 win. Oakland who has lost 10 of their last 12 contests will start Sonny Gray (3-4, 6.00 ERA) who was virtually un-hittable last season started the season with four quality efforts but is now struggling as he has dropped his last three starts surrendering 18 runs in 12 2/3 innings. Tampa Bay will start Matt Moore (1-3, 4.83) who has had very little success against the A's who are 1-4 against left-handed starters. Take the RAYS!   

St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers 9:10 ET

Dodgers over Cardinals- St. Louis started their week in Los Angels by sweeping the Angels three-straight wins over the Angels and were brought back to earth by the Dodgers last night. St. Louis will start Carlos Martinez (4-2, 2.61 ERA) who has lost two straight after opening the season with four straight wins and has been struggling with the flu. The Dodgers will start Scott Kazmir (2-3, 5.54) who has lost three of his last four decisions but is 1-0 lifetime against St. Louis. Look for Puig and LA to stay hot. Take LOS ANGELES!

San Francisco at Arizona 8:10 ET

Giants over Diamondbacks- The Giants who at two games over .500 are tied with the Dodgers for the NL West lead and have won their last three including a 3-1 win over the D'Backs last night. That loss for Arizona was their fifth straight at home where they are now 5-14 for the year. San Francisco will start Jake Peavy (1-4, 8.47 ERA) who has seen better times and many of them were against Arizona who he hold a lifetime 16-8 advantage. Take the GIANTS!

New York Mets at Colorado 8:10 ET

Rockies over Mets- The Rockies ended an 11-game losing streak against the Mets last night as New York's two weak links (Matt Harvey and David Wright) continue to hurt New York. Wright is 0-14 with nine strikeouts and Harvey has won a total of 26 games in four-plus years. Both starters New York's Logan Verrett (3-0, 1.27 ERA) and Colorado's Eddie Butler (1-1, 3.86) are making their third start of the season in spot positions. Verrett is 1-0 lifetime and Butler in 0-1 against their respective opponents and tonight that evens out. Take the ROCKIES!  

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

Dodgers over Cardinals- Tonight in Los Angeles the Dodgers host the Cardinals as two former college (Texas A&M) teammates Michael Wacha (2-3. 3.21 ERA) for St. Louis and Ross Stripling (0-2, 3.82) for the Dodgers. Wacha has lost three straight starts but is 1-1 with a 3.55 ERA lifetime against L.A. While Ross Stripling (0-2, 3.82) threw 7 1/3 innings of no-hit ball in his MLB debut before being removed is looking for his first MLB win and he gets it here. Take the DODGERS!  

Toronto at Texas 8:05 ET

Blue Jays over Rangers- Now, tell me what's wrong with this pitcher (not the throwing kind)? Doesn't it seem strange to you (it does to me) to see Texas an underdog at home against Toronto. After taking 2-of-3 from the AL leading White Sox and having won five of their last six the Rangers show up the 'dog' against R.A. Dicky (1-4, 5.18 ERA) who is winless in his last six starts. The Rangers will start Martin Perez (1-2, 3.51) who has had control issues walking 23 in only 41 innings of work. Take TORONTO!  

Detroit at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Tigers over Orioles- This is an interesting pitching match-up unfolds at Camden Yards as former AL MLP and Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander (2-3, 5.40 ERA) who has had great success there going 7-0 lifetime and 9-3 overall against the Orioles. Baltimore's Chris Tillman (4-1, 3.05) has had his own measure of success against the Tigers going 5-0 lifetime keeping Detroit's bats quiet limiting them to a .183 batting average. Verlander is off his best performance of the season and puts together back-to-back performances. Take DETROIT!

San Diego at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Padres- Both these clubs could be a little sluggish today as San Diego is off a double-header sweep of the Cubs in Chicago while the Brewers were playing in Miami finishing late last night. Milwaukee has the 'hottest' hitter in baseball as Ryan Braun is 21-for-47 during his current 11 game hitting streak. The Padres will start James Fields (1-5, 3.60 ERA) who is making his first appearance against the Brewers and will be opposed by Jimmy Nelson (4-2, 3.74) who defeated San Diego already once this season and has a lifetime ERA of 1.54 against the Padres. Take MILWAUKEE!   

Kansas City at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Royals- It appears that the World Series Champion Kansas City Royals are suffering what we might say is the 'Series Hangover' as they have dropped 11 of their last 15 games. New York meanwhile has one of their worst clubs in decades but have managed to win four of their last six. The Royals will start former Yankees first round draft pick Ian Kennedy (4-2, 2.13 ERA) and he is 2-4 lifetime against his former teammates (3 years a Yankee) while New York will start Nathan Eovaldi (2-2, 4.78) who has really 'nasty' stuff. Take the YANKEES!

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:10 ET

Braves over Phillies- 'Break-up the Phillies!' Last season this club Philadelphia lost 99 games and traded away their No. 1 ace in Cole Hammels, Chase Utley and looked dead in the water for years to come. But, they have now won three straight and 13-of-18 while the Braves now have the dubious distinction of being the 'worst' in MLB. Atlanta will start Jhoulys Chacin (1-2, 5.40 ERA) who when pitching for Colorado is 2-1 with a 2.25 ERA in seven career appearances (five starts) against the Phillies taking the loss two years ago. Take ATLANTA!

Tampa Bay at Seattle 10:10 ET

Rays over Mariners- The Seattle Mariners who have won 14 of their last 19 games have had difficulty winning as hosts as they are just 6-7 at home. Wade Miley (2-2, 4.74 ERA) gets the nod for the Mariners and he is 3-2 with a 2.38 ERA in seven career starts against Tampa Bay while the Rays will start Drew Smyly (1-3, 2.72 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA against Seattle. The fact that the Rays opened the favorite sends me to the visitor. Take TAMPA BAY!

St. Louis at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Cardinals- Los Angeles (13-18) was expecting to contend in the AL West this season but have been slowed down by injuries and a lack of clutch hitting have lost seven of their last nine. The Angels have just two (Hector Santiago and Jered Weaver) remaining in their starting rotation while losing all-star shortstop Andrelton Simmons. St. Louis will start Mike Leake (0-3, 6.03 ERA) who has yet to win as a member of the Cardinals and has never faced the Angels. Santiago has pitched at least 5 1/3 inning each start and has never faced St. Louis. Take LOS ANGELES!   

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:10 ET

Braves over Phillies- This game has a funny look to me as the team with the worst record (7-23) in baseball the Atlanta Braves are favored. The unusual factor that they have won just one (1) of 16 home games as they have lost 10 straight at home and their last four overall. Philadelphia will start Adam Morgan (0-0, 6.00) and they are 0-3 behind him while Atlanta's Matt Wisler (1-2, 3.24 ERA) won his last start shutting down the Mets allowing just one-hit in eight shutout innings. Ad that Morgan is 0-3 with a 4.00 ERA against the Braves in 2015 his rookie year. The beat goes on...take ATLANTA!  

Oakland at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over A's- The Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep to the Yankees in New York last night and return home after breaking even on a six-game road trip. Sonny Gray (3-3, 4.84 ERA) has not been the same this season and is off his second straight loss giving up seven runs and 11 hits his last time out and is 0-1 lifetime against Boston. Clay Buchholz (1-3, 5.71) won his first of the year last time out over the White Sox and is 3-2 in eight career starts against the A's. Take the RED SOX!

Kansas City at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Royals- It looks like the World Champion Kansas City Royals are experiencing a bit of the 'Sophomore Jinx' where they suffer the season after great accomplishment. Currently they have won just 3-of-9 losing four straight series in the process. The Yankees are not in a jinx of any kind it's just they they can't score runs. That could change tonight with the Royals sending their 'weak-link' Chris Young (1-4, 5.76 ERA) who has lost all three of his road starts while posting an 8.36 ERA. Ivan Nova (1-1, 5.13) gets the nod for New York replacing C.C. Sabathia. Take NEW YORK!

Boston at New York Yankees 8:50 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- These two of America's greatest rivals are at it against on a Sunday night. Last weekend in Boston the Red Sox swept New York in three games and now the Yankees are trying to return the favor this week end at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox will start Steven Wright (2-3, 1.67 ERA) who has a losing record despite five start quality starts but hard luck has kept him from a winning record. New York will start Luis Severino (0-4, 6.31 ERA) who yielded three runs or fewer in 10 of his 11 rookie starts last season hasn't pitched well but has had only six runs of support in his five starts. Tonight the Yanks get even with the Bosox. Take NEW YORK!  

Texas at Detroit 1:10 ET

Tigers over Rangers- The Texas Rangers have recovered from losing a three-game sweep at Toronto have bounced backed with two straight wins at Detroit blasting six home runs the last two days. Texas will start Martin Perez (1-2, 3.60 ERA) who is 0-2 lifetime against Detroit is also 0-2 with a 4.24 ERA in three road starts this season. Justin Verlander (2-3, 6.49) was pounded last time out giving up seven runs and eight hits in five innings against Cleveland last time out but is 9-5 lifetime against Texas. The former Cy Young Award winner got a 'lift' this week with his engagement to Kate Upton...Take DETROIT!

Kansas City at Cleveland 1:10 ET

Indians over Royals- The struggled World Champion Royals have have difficulty scoring runs and have lost three straight series and need a win here after splitting the first two games of this three-game set. Kansas City will start Edinson Volquez (3-2, 3.13 ERA) who has dropped his last two decisions and has had problems against the Tribe going 2-4 lifetime with an 8.01 ERA. Cleveland will start Josh Tomlin (4-0, 3.13) has had better support against Kansas City as he is 6-4 with a 5.11 ERA in 16 career appearances against the Royals. Take CLEVELAND!

Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels 9:05 ET

Rays over Angels- It has been said that pitching is 90% of baseball and it must be so for the Tampa Bay Rays to be favored on the road at Los Angeles. The Rays will start Jake Odorizzi (0-1, 3.12 ERA) who has yet to post a win despite allowing two or fewer runs in four of his six starts and has had no success against the Angels going 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in two career appearances. The Angels will start Jered Weaver (3-1, 5.40) who despite his winning record is struggling and is off a start in Milwaukee where he surrendered seven runs and 11 hits in five innings. Take TAMPA BAY!

Oakland at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Athletics over Orioles- As one of my favorite writers once said “There is something rotten in Denmark” as the Oakland A's invade Baltimore on a four-game losing steak. The Orioles are a more then respectable 11-4 at home as Oakland enters losing nine of their last 12 and yet the 'price' opened with Oakland as the favorite. Rich Hill (3-3, 2.53 ERA) is off three straight quality starts while the O's starter Ubaldo Jimenez (1-3, 5.20) who is 0-3 with a 6.53 ERA over his last four starts and has a 5.28 ERA lifetime against Oakland. With the rain yesterday Jessie Hahn (1-0, 0.00) may get the A's start but it doesn't matter who starts. Take the ATHLETICS!  

Kansas City at Cleveland 4:10 ET

Royals over Indians- Cleveland has won their last four and 'we' have been on them three times so seeing them come up the underdog at home against the Royals after having been favored the last two causes interest especially with the Royals inability to score runs. Kansas City has dropped eight of their last 10 and has scored two or fewer runs in seven of those games. Ian Kennedy (3-2, 2.61 ERA) is back to his former level of excellence as he has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his five starts. On the other side Cody Anderson (0-1, 7.65) has surrendered five runs in each of his last three starts and was pounded by the Royals in his only start against them last season giving up seven runs in five innings. Take KANSAS CITY!

Kansas City at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Indians over Royals- The World Champion Kansas City Royals did it with pitching last season and are trying to repeat once again with a strong pitching staff but they must score more runs. The Royals have scored two runs or fewer in six of their last nine games and will face Cleveland's hard throwing Danny Salazar (2-2, 2.40 ERA) who has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his four starts while the Royals Yordano Ventura (2-1, 3.67) is off his worst start of the season at Seattle allowing five runs and six walks. Line is way high...take CLEVELAND!

Boston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- The term 'Bronx Bombers' no long applies to this bunch of aging players just can't hit. The Yankees have now dropped seven of their last eight and have scored just 20 runs in that span (14 of which came in just two games). Boston has won eight of their last 10 and have undefeated Rick Porcello (5-0, 2.76 ERA) a New York native who is 6-4 lifetime against New York. Yankees starter Michael Pineda (1-3, 6.33) has lost three straight decisions and hasn't won since opening day. After getting swept all three games in Fenway the Yankees look to turn the tables at Yankee Stadium. Take NEW YORK!

Seattle at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Mariners- Seattle will hate to leave Oakland where they swept a three-game trip and have now won eight of their last 10 games. Houston meanwhile won back-to-back games for the first time this season as they pounded the Twins 16-4 yesterday. Seattle's Wade Miley (2-2, 5.06 ERA) is 2-0 with a 2.63 ERA lifetime against Houston and is coming off his first career shutout against Kansas City. Chris Devenski (0-1, 1.45) had a fine starting debut against Oakland and has a 1.07 WHIP this season. Miley is off his first career shutout and I expect him to return to form here. Take HOUSTON!

Washington at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Cubs over Nationals- The two NL favorites clash in Wrigley Field where both clubs lead their respective division while the Cubs have the best record in baseball. Both teams at this point are off to their best starts in franchise history. Chicago matching the 1907 clubs that when on to win their last World Series the following season in 1908. Washington will start Joe Ross (3-0, 0.79 ERA) wjo lost his MLB debut against Chicago last June (and lost) while the Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks (1-2, 3.52) who is winless in his last three starts. This time he wins! Take CHICAGO!  

Detroit at Cleveland 6:10 ET

Indians over Tigers- The Cleveland Indians are looking for their second three-game sweep of the Tigers within a two week span. Detroit has scored a total of eight runs while 0-5 against the Tribe and this is off a five-game winning streak where they scored 35 runs against the A's and Twins. Detroit will start Michael Fulmer (1-0, 3.60 ERA) who gets his 2nd MLB start as he was acquired last summer from the New York Mets for Yoenis Cepedes. That deal will sting today. Take CLEVELAND!   

Boston at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Red Sox over White Sox- The Boston Red Sox and Clay Buchholz (0-3, 6.51 ERA) have not pair up well so far this season as the Red Sox are 0-5 in his starts as he allowed five runs once again for the second straight start. The first place White Sox have won three straight and nine of their last 11 and have had a pitching change here with Danks released Tuesday and Carlos Rodon (1-3, 4.33) starting. He is 0-2 in his last three starts with an ERA of 7.07 giving up six runs on seven hits against the Orioles Friday. Today it's the Sawx...BOSTON!

Colorado at San Diego 3:40 ET

Padres over Rockies- Very quietly the San Diego Padres have dominated this series (especially at Petco Park. The Padres have won four of the five meetings this season and 20 of the last 26 at home. Colorado began this current 10-game road trip by sweeping Arizona scoring 20 runs and now are struggling. Cesar Vargas (0-0, 0.87 ERA) is looking for his first career win and after two outstanding performances he earns this one. Take SAN DIEGO!

San Francisco at Cincinnati 12:35 ET

Giants over Reds- The Cincinnati Reds (10-17) are in last place in the NL Central and already 10-games behind the division leading Chicago Cubs. San Francisco (15-13) meanwhile leads the NL West and have won eight of their last 11 including their last three, two of which were against Cincinnati. Lake Peavy (1-2, 8.61 ERA) had his worst outing of the season last time out against the Mets but is 7-0 lifetime against the Reds with a 2.38 ERA in 12 starts. Take the GIANTS!

Washington at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Royals over Nationals- There are two dry spells surrounding this contest as Washington's Bryce Harper is just 2-for-21 over his last six games going seven games without a homer and the Royals have dropped six of its last seven games and has been shut out in three of their last four contests and have scored just 11 runs in their last seven games. Chris Young (1-4, 6.12 ERA) has struggled of late but is 3-2 lifetime against the Nationals and gets the home win here. Take KANSAS CITY!  

Arizona at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Diamondbacks- The Marlins return home after a successful 7-3 west coast road trip coming back to Marlins Park where they are just 2-7 on the season. Arizona actually has had the same problem as they are 5-12 at home and off a 3-7 home stand take to the road where they are 7-3 on the year. The D'Backs will start Patrick Corbin (1-3, 4.88 ERA) who is off two unimpressive starts. Justin Nicolino (1-0, 0.00) makes his second start and allowed only two hits in his first one. Take MIAMI!

Detroit at Cleveland 6:10 ET

Indians over Tigers- A week ago the Indians went into Detroit and swept a three-game series from the Tigers by out-scoring them 18-5 before losing five of six one-run contests. Meanwhile Detroit scored 43 runs en route to winning six of seven. Justin Verlander (2-2, 5.46 ERA) needs all the runs he can get as he has yet to return to his former Cy Young self. Cleveland will start Josh Tomlin (3-0, 3.18) who is 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA against the Tigers this season. Take the INDIANS!

Washington at Kansas City 8:05 ET

Royals over Nationals- Washington just completed a three-game sweep at St. Louis to start their 10-game road trip and now invade Kansas City to play the World Champions. The Nationals once again this season aside from Bryce Harper are once again having trouble producing runs. Gio Gonzalez (1-1, 1.42 ERA) is 3-3 against the Royals in his last outing surrendered seven runs on 10 hits in 3.1 innings. Edinson Volquez (3-1, 3.34) is 2-0 at home with a 0.96 ERA holding opponents to a .214 batting average. Take KANSAS CITY!  

L.A. Angels at Milwaukee 7:20 ET

Brewers over Angels- both clubs ended losing streaks Sunday as the Angels won the final game of a three-set in Texas while the Brewers knocked off the Marlins and ended a four-game tail spin. Los Angeles will start Jered Weaver (3-0, 3.86 ERA) who is coming back from a dismal 7-12 campaign in 2015 but is not throwing with the same velocity and has to rely on 'smarts.' Milwaukee will start Jimmy Nelson (3-2, 3.16) who has been the clubs most reliable starter and is 2-1 at Miller Park. Take the BREWERS!

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Cubs- The first of 19 meetings between these N.L. Central contenders starts tonight as the league's betting favorite the 'Cubs' enter Pittsburgh with the best record in baseball and a three-game lead. The last time the Pirates Gerrit Cole (2-2, 2.78 ERA) faced Chicago was in the NL Wild Card in October when the Cubs jumped on him early and won 4-0 and dropped to 7-1 lifetime against the Cubs. Jason Hammel (3-0, 0.75) is off to a great start this season and has had mixed results against the Bucs going 5-5 with a 4.03 ERA. Take PITTSBURGH!

Kansas City at Seattle 4:10 ET

Mariners over Royals- Two clubs that are moving in opposite directions are facing off in Seattle as the World Champion Kansas City Royals enter this fray have lost five straight while the Mariners have won eight of their last 10. The Champs are starting Ian Kennedy (2-2, 2.77 ERA) who has struggled against Seattle going 0-2 with a 5.59 ERA in two career starts while Seattle's starter Taijuan Walker (2-0, 1.44) has a 0.96 WHIP and has 25 K's in his last 25 innings. Take SEATTLE!   

Miami at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Brewers over Marlins- The Marlins have won seven straight including the last two without All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon who has been suspended 90 games for bing a 'bad boy.' Miami has moved over .500 (12-11) for the first time in nearly two seasons and will have hard throwing Tom Koehler (2-2, 4.50 ERA) against Milwaukee's Wily Peraltra (1-3, 7.40). Walks have been Koehler's downfall and he has struggled against the Brewers with a 8.14 ERA allowing nine runs, 15 hits and seven walks in nine innings work. Peraltra is 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA against Miami while holding Stanton hitless (0-10). Take MILWAUKEE!

Chicago White Sox at Baltimore 1:35 ET

Orioles over White Sox- It can be argued right now that Chris Sale (5-0, 1.66 ERA) is the best lefty in the AL and is putting up numbers like Kershaw of the Dodgers. Sale has allowed one earned run over 24 innings in his last three starts as he has pitched at lest seven innings in all five starts but he is 1-2 with a 3.72 ERA lifetime against Baltimore. The O's will start hard throwing Ubaldo Jimenez (1-2, 3.91) who is winless in his last three starts. Today he wins...take BALTIMORE!  

Kansas City at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Royals- World Champion Kansas City bats have gone silent during their current four-game losing streak losing 1-0 last night to Felix Hernandez. Both Seattle and the Royals are at 12-10 but the Mariners have won 10 of their last 14 after a slow start. The Royals have dropped seven of their first 11 road games and will send their ace Yordano Ventura (2-0, 2.35 ERA) to the hill and he owns a 3.24 career ERA against Seattle in four career starts. The Mariners are on a home binge with at least one in each of their last eight games. Take SEATTLE!

L.A. Angels at Texas 8:05 ET

Angels over Rangers- Clutch hitting has been the key to the Rangers three-game win streak as they have scored 15 of their 17 runs with two outs. Matt Shoemaker (1-3, 6.87 ERA) is off his worst performance of the season as he was pounded for seven runs on Sunday and already has been pounded by the Rangers giving up six runs in three innings on April 8. This dropped his lifetime record against Texas to 4-1 still an impressive stat. L.A. Has won 16 of the last 21 raod games in Texas. Take the ANGELS!

Chicago White Sox at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over White Sox- If there is a leader in the club house for 'Comeback Player of the Year' Mat Latos (4-0, 0.74 ERA) is the leader. After a number of horrible seasons after having surgery Latos kicked around with few clubs before landing in Chicago and is now holding opponents to a .151 batting average. For Baltimore it will be Kevin Gausman (0-1, 1.80) who has had one start since returning off the disabled list surrendering one run on three hits in five innings while striking out seven. The Orioles own the best home record in baseball (9-1) and win again here today. Take BALTIMORE!    

Detroit at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Tigers- The New York Mets who are aware know something about young pitchers sent one of their future stars to Detroit last season in exchange for Yoenis Cespedes to the New York in exchange for tonight's starter Michael Fulmer who is making his debut tonight. Fulmer was 10-3 with a 2.14 ERA at Double-A last season but was roughed up in he final start in Triple-A action last Friday. Phil Hughes (1-3, 3.91 ERA) allowed 29 home runs last season and has not had much success with Miguel Cabrera but is 19-10 all-time at Target Field. Take MINNESOTA   

L.A. Angels at Texas 8:05 ET

Angels over Rangers- After a slow start the L.A. Angels have started to pick up the pace and have won their last three and have reached the .500 mark at 11-11. Hector Santiago (2-0, 2.70 ERA) gets the start and he loves pitching in Arlington as he is 5-0 with a 2.13 ERA career record. He was 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA last season against the rangers and is 6-2 total lifetime. Texas will start Colby Lewis (1-0, 3.38) who has lasted six innings in all four of his starts this year and is 6-11 lifetime against the Angles including losing 10 of his last 13 decisions. Take LOS ANGELES!

Toronto at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Blue Jays- It is said that 'Chicks love the long ball' and that has made the Blue Jays a 'public' team that gets plenty of action. The problem here is that they are also very fickle and with Toronto having last their last three and six of their last eight and are just a half-game out of last place in the East. Tampa Bay will start Drew Smyly (1-2, 2.51 ERA) who has had three straight strong outings surrendering just three earned runs in his last 22 innings striking out 28 with a 0.73 WHIP. Take TAMPA BAY!

St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Cardinals- Arizona and St. Louis are 1-2 in the majors in home runs and have hit five each in the first three games of the series which aided the Cardinals more as they have won 10 of the last 11 meetings and 15 of 17. Michael Wacha (2-0, 2.82 ERA) who was the Redbirds best hurler last season take to the hill who has no lifetime wins or losses against Arizona. Rubby De La Rosa (2-3, 5.94) gets the start for the D'Backs and is 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in two career starts. Tonight it turns...take ARIZONA!   

Kansas City at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Royals- The Angels have a chance to sweep the World Champions which would be a drastic turn around from the previous 11 games 10 of which were won by the Royals. Chris Young (1-3, 6.41 ERA) posted his first win of the season last time out but is the weak-link in Kansas City's rotation., he is 4-3 with a 5.29 ERA in 11 career appearances against the Angels lifetime. Los Angeles will counter with Nick Tropeano (1-0, 1.69) who has no record against Kansas City but is 2-2 at home.

Take the ANGELS!

St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Cardinals- I can't tell you all how much I dislike going against the Cardinals because it really doesn't matter who they put on the field, who is injured or what their problems are they just go out an win. Well, today we play against them as Adam Wainwright (0-3, 7.25 ERA) take the hill looking for his first win of the season. The 'price' of this game is what pushes me to Arizona with them favored. Take the DIAMONDBACKS!

Oakland at Detroit 7:10 ET

Tigers over A's- It seems that as Miguel Cabrera goes so go the Tigers. Cabrera appeared to break out of his slump by going 4-4 on Monday only to return with three strike out yesterday. During his mini slump Detroit has dropped five of it's last six games and will turn to their former ace Justin Verlander (1-2, 5.79 ERA) tonight. He is 9-6 with a 2.51 ERA in 16 career starts against Oakland but has not faced them since 2014. The A's will start Sonny Gray (3-1, 2.73) who we love but will play against tonight. Take the TIGERS!   

Houston at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Astros- What a difference a year makes as 2015 Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel (2-2, 3.71 ERA) struggles much like former winner Corey Kluber the year before after winning the award. He was 20-8 with a 2.48 ERA last season as most of his wins came at home and now with the way Houston is struggling on the road currently 2-8. Nathan Karns (1-1, 5.28) gets the start against the upstart Astros has one career start against Houston as he struck out eight in six innings. Take SEATTLE!  

Cleveland at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Indians- The Indians come off a three-game sweep of the Tigers and then promptly lose to the Twins in Minnesota. Cody Anderson (0-1, 7.53 ERA) will get the start for the Tribe and it hasn't been pretty for hime this season as he's surrendered five homers and 24 hits and 12 runs in three starts covering just 14.1 innings. Meanwhile, Ricky Nolasco (1-0, 2.66) will get the start for the Twins and he has yet to defeat Cleveland (0-2, 5.61) lifetime. The Twins Joe Mauer has hit safely in six straight and 15 of his last 16 games and at home he;s even better. Take MINNESOTA!

New York Yankees at Texas 8:05 ET

Yankees over Rangers- It looks as though the Yankees Jacoby Ellsbury is finally beginning to show some production with the Yankees as he's hitting .381 his last five games. Texas is in a slump having lost four in-a-row and will start A.J. Griffin (2-0, 3.18 ERA who is off two years of elbow and shoulder injuries. New York will start Luis Severino (0-2, 4.86) who has struggled to date has still only walked one batter is 17 innings this season and is looking for his first win. He gets it tonight. Take the YANKEES!

Miami at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET

Marlins over Dodgers- The storyline of this match-up will have litter to do with the players as former Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly returns to Los Angeles where he led the Dodgers to the playoffs three straight seasons. The Dodgers are kicking off a seven-game homestand after opening 13 of their first 19 games on the road. Miami will start Wei-Yin Chen (0-1, 4.91 ERA) is looking for his first win in the National League after four years with the Orioles as is Dodgers starer Ross Stripling (0-0, 2.65) who has removed from his fisrt MLB start while pitching a no-hitter in the eighth. It looks like Giancarlo Stanton has broken out of his early season sump going 3-for-4 with a home Sunday. Take MIAMI!  

Kansas City at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET

Angels over Royals- Kansas City at 12-6 has repeated the start they had last season on their way the becoming World Series Champions and have won 11 of its last 13 meetings with the Angels including the last five in Los Angeles. Tonight the Royals will start Ian Kennedy (2-1, 1.35 ERA) who has had three solid starts but is 0-2 with a 5.73 ERA lifetime against the Angels. Los Angels will start Garrett Richards (0-3, 3.00) who has been hurt by a lack of support as LA has scored just six runs in his four start all games which they lost. This time they break through. Take the ANGELS!

Pittsburgh at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Pirates- both these clubs were involved in unusual 12-10 scores Sunday as the Pirates defeated Arizona in extra innings and Colorado as falling to the Dodgers. The Rockies have dropped their last two and four of five but have the biggest home field advantage in baseball. Jeff Locke (0-2, 7.24 ERA) is coming off his worst career start surrendering eight runs on 11 hits and four walks in three innings against the Giants on Wednesday. Colorado will start Chad Bettis (2-0, 3.33) who was dominant in his lone home start holding San Diego to one earned run in seven innings. Take COLORADO!

Pittsburgh at Arizona 4:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Pirates- Pittsburgh's Francisco Liriano (1-1, 4.11 ERA) who has had arm issues in the past opened the season since striking out 10 in six scoreless innings against St. Louis but has struggled since as he has walked at least four in each of his last three starts. Arizona will start Robbie Ray (1-0, 1.96) who is off his best effort of the season with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Tuesday holding the Giants to five hits in six innings. Once again it's...ARIZONA!

Miami at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Marlins over Giants- The Giants have taken the first two games of this series by outscoring Miami 15-3 after dropping four straight to Arizona. San Francisco will start former fire-baller Matt Cain (0-2, 6.46 ERA) who is going through some tough times as he has failed to go five innings in his last two starts and has only 12 wins in the past three full seasons because of arm troubles. Miami will start Adam Conley (0-1, 4.61) who pitched six scoreless innings against Washington before falling apart in the seventh his last time out. He has 17 strikeouts in his 12.2 innings of work and has enough to get it done here. Take the MARLINS!

Seattle at L.A. Angels 3:35 ET

Mariners over Angels- After dropping Saturday's 4-2 decision to the Angels the Mariners look to end their nine game road trip on a positive note looking to finish 6-3. Seattle will start Wade Miley (0-2, 8.04 ERA) his struggled with Seattle but has done well against Los Angeles. Miley is 1-0 while giving up just one run and just five hits in 15 innings for a 0.60 ERA. The Angels will start Matt Shoemaker (1-2, 4.70) who suffered a hard luck loss last time out to the White Sox. Take SEATTLE!   

Seattle at L.A. Angels 9:05 ET

Angels over Mariners- The Seattle Mariners will start 'King' Felix Hernandez who's start was pushed back a day because of illness on Friday and are seeking their fourth win in a row. Meanwhile, the Angels have dropped six of their last eight games and will have Hector Santiago (1-0, 2.61 ) on the hill and that might spell trouble for the Mariners because Los Angeles has won each of Santiago's last nine starts dating back to last season. Hernandez despite dominated the AL for years is just 14-14 against the Angels and will have difficulty tonight. Take the ANGELS!

Pittsburgh at Arizona 8:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Pirates- Arizona suffered their third straight home loss Friday against the Pirates where they are now now 2-6 while posting a 7-3 record on the road. Pittsburgh will start Juan Nicasio (2-1, 4.80 ERA) who is 3-2 against Arizona but has surrendered 31 earned runs in 43 innings for an ERA of 6.44 in 17 appearances. The Diamondbacks will start Rubby De La Rosa (1-3, 8.44) who is making his first start since twp relief appearances. This time it's ARIZONA!  

Cleveland at Detroit 1:10 ET

Indians over Tigers- The Indians won their fourth of their last six road games 2-1 yesterday defeating Jason Verlander with two solo homers. Usually reliable Corey Kluber (0-3, 6.16 ERA) has struggled so far this season giving up six runs and nine hits in six innings his last time out against the Mets. Detroit will start Anbil Sanchez (2-1, 4.60) who has struggled with control walking eight in 15 innings of work and has given up the long ball this season. With Kluber winless and coming up the favorite I believe he gets his first win here. Take CLEVELAND!

Baltimore at Kansas City

Orioles over Royals- Both Baltimore and KansasCity lead their respective divisions in the AL and will face-off in a three-game set in Kansas City. The two hot hitter entering this fray are Manny Machado with has a 14-game hitting streak and Eric Hosmer of the Royals has hit in 11 straight. The Orioles will start Yovani Gallardo (1-0, 5.63 ERA) who has been dominant in his two career starts against the Royals going 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA while the Royals Cris Young (0-3, 7.90) has struggled this season and is 2-1 with a 3.52 ERA in five career appearances against Baltimore. Take the ORIOLES!

Boston at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Red Sox- 'What a difference a day makes.' Last season the Astros were the biggest surprise in the American League but now have lost seven of their last nine and have the worst record in the league. Boston is struggling as well having dropped four of their last five and are 7-8 on the season. The Red Sox will start Steven Wright (0-2, 2.13 ERA) and it doesn't look all that good as he has a 7.20 ERA in two career starts against Houston. The Astros will start Collin McHugh (1-2, 6.39) is 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA lifetime against Boston. Take HOUSTON!  

Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Rays over Yankees- Both these teams are struggling to score runs but Tampa Bay has started to show some signs of life a they have won four of their last five and posted a season high in runs scored last time out. It looks like the Rays Matt Moore (1-0, 2.95 ERA) has finally put in together as he had 10 strike-outs in 6.1 innings in a 3-2 win over Cleveland. Moore is 5-2 lifetime against the Yankees including a 3-1 mark at Yankees Stadium. C.C Sabathia (1-1, 5.06) has put his best years behind him and he's just picking up a check as long as his contract lasts. Tonight it's TAMPA BAY!

Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Blue Jays- After posting a three run first inning last night the Orioles had to come back and win late on a passed ball in the 10th inning. Toronto will start Marco Estrada (1-1, 2.77 ERA) who has started two games this early season and both starts were against the Red Sox. Baltimore will start Chris Tillman (1-1, 5.11 ERA) who has struggled against the Blue Jays in his career going 4-10 with a 5.79 ERA in 20 starts. Despite those numbers today's game goes to the O's. Take BALTIMORE!

L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

White Sox over Angels- The White Sox at 10-5 are off to their best start since 2006 as they chase their third straight victory. Chicago puts out a pair of lefties in Chris Sale who became baseball's first four-game winner yesterday and on the opposite end of the scale they have John Danks (0-2, 7.94 ERA) who has been pounded in his first two starts. Los Angeles will start Jered Weaver (1-0, 4.35) who has dominated Chicago going 10-2 with a 1.99 ERA lifetime. But, I expect a turn-about here. Take the WHITE SOX!

Pittsburgh at San Diego 10:00 ET

Padres over Pirates- The Padres who opened the season by getting shutout a record three straight times blasted three homers yesterday in their 5-4 win over the Pirates. San Diego since those shutouts has hit 12 home runs in the last 10 games. Pittsburgh will start Jeff Locke (0-1, 2.53 ERA) who has struggled against the Padres getting pounded in both his appearances posting a 10.00 career ERA allowing 15 hits and six walks in just nine innings. Drew Pomeranz (1-1, 3.27) has held opponents to a .189 batting average and has give up just seven hits in 11 innings. Take SAN DIEGO!

Houston at Texas 8:05 ET

Astros over Rangers- The Rangers haven't had anything to shown for it but they made one of the best acquisitions in baseball at the trading deadline last year as Cloe Hamels (2-0, 2.95 ERA) and he is 9-1 with a 3.53 ERA in 15 regular season starts since coming over from the Phillies. My other problem here is that Houston is just 6-14 against the Rangers in the last 20 meetings. Houston will start Doug Fister (1-1, 7.29) who is 4-4 with a 5.40 ERA lifetime against Texas. Still, it's the Astros turn. Take HOUSTON!  

Washington at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Nationals- The Nationals have the single most dominate power hitter in baseball with MVP Bryce Harper who is on pace to possibly win the 'Triple Crown' (Homers, RBI's and Average). Miami will try and slow down Harper with Wei-Yin Chen (0-0, 5.56 ERA) who is 1-3 lifetime against Washington and will be opposed by Joe Ross (2-0, 0.61) has already set the Marlins down in his season debut with seven innings allowing only one run and five hits. The Marlins are just 1-6 at home while Ross struggles away from home going 1-3 last season with an ERA of 5.29 on the road. Take MIAMI!

L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

White Sox over Angels- Yesterday's game between these two was over before it started as the Angels came up with five runs in the first inning and a total of 13 hits for the game while Chicago managed just three hits in the 7-0 loss. The White Sox start Mat Latos (2-0, 0.75 ERA) who is off to a great start after three straight dismal campaigns. He posted just four wins with three different teams last year including the Marlins, Dodgers and Angels. Tonight he posts another win. Take WHITE SOX!   

Tampa Bay at Boston 7:10 ET

Rays over Red Sox- Tampa Bay is going to have to do it with pitching as they have scored more then three rounds in only three of its first 12 games. That has not made it easy for the staff that has allowed the fewest runs in the AL East. Drew Smyly (0-2, 4.61 ERA) owns a 3-1 career record with a 1.77 ERA in 41 innings and 43 strike outs against the Red Sox. Boston will start Joe Kelly (1-0, 19.13) who was rocked for seven runs in three innings and got bailed out by the Sox offense. In his lone start against Tampa Bay Kelly yielded 10 run on 17 hits in 10 innings. Take TAMPA BAY!

New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Mets- The Phillies have gotten off the mat and managed to win six games of their first 14 played including two wins by Vince Velasquez (2-0, 0.00 ERA) who has not allowed a run in 15 innings with 25 strike outs. New York starter Logan Verrett (0-0, 1.29) made a spot start for Jacob deGrom last week and shut down Miami with six scoreless innings. Neither pitcher has any record against their opponents but the Phillies get the nod. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Washington at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Nationals- The Miami Marlins are the only team in baseball that has yet to win a home game this season (0-4). Lucky for them their ace Jose Fernandez (0-1, 5.06 ERA) is on the mound tonight and he is 17-1 with a 1.61 ERA in his career at home with his only loss coming this season. Fernandez went 2-0 with a 1.62 ERA in three starts against the Nationals last year while Washington starter Tanner Roark (1-1, 2.45) and was 0-3 with a 5.79 ERA against the Marlins in 2015. Take MIAMI!

Toronto at Boston 11:05 ET

Blue Jays over Red Sox- There will a lot of emotion in Boston today as the run the marathon and that brings up heart felt memories especially for the Red Sox who lived through it (the bombing). Boston is sending Clay Buchholz (0-1, 10.00 ERA) to the hill and he if nothing else has been inconsistent. He's coming off a horrible 2015 and still hasn't found his control through this spring. J.A. Happ (1-0, 2.25) get the nod for Toronto who looks to string some wins together. Take the BLUE JAYS!  

Kansas City at Oakland 4:05 ET

A's over Royals- The World Series Champions are off to a great start winning eight of their first 11 but are off a loss on Saturday 5-3 to the A's who look to win their first series of the season. Oakland will start Chris Bassitt (0-0, 2.92 ERA) who has not had much support this season is off a seven inning, no earned runs and only three hits in a no-decision start against Seattle last Sunday. Kansas City will start Kris Medlen (1-0, 3.60) who received a win over Houston on Tuesday despite surrendering six hits and four walks in five innings. Not this time...take OAKLAND!    

L.A. Angels at Minnesota 2:10 ET

Twins over Angels- Minnesota started the season 0-9 and have now won their last two over the Angels and look to sweep the three-game series at home today. Los Angeles will start Nick Tropeano (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who made his MLB debut on Monday a 4-1 win at Oakland. Kyle Gibson (0-2, 4.22) looks to get into the win column today after two rocky starts. He hasn't fared much better against the Angels as he is 0-2 with a 7.18 ERA against the 'Glitter-town' boys. This time around the Twins get it done once again. Take MINNESOTA!  

Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET

Rays over White Sox- The Rays finals got some people to cross home plate as they scored a season high seven runs in Saturday's win over Chicago. Tampa Bay has won four games (4-7) two of which were started by Matt Moore (0-0, 3.00 ERA) who has yet to post a victory is 3-1 with a 1.09 ERA lifetime in four starts against the White Sox. Jose Quintana (1-0, 2.31) gets the start for the Pale Hose and is 1-1 with a 3.43 ERA against Tampa. Look for the Rays to take the 'rubber' game of this series. Take TAMPA BAY!   

Arizona at San Diego 8:40 ET

Padres over Diamondbacks- The Padres have already set a MLB record by being shutout the first three games of the season and five of their first 10 games. San Diego is 0-4 at home after their heartbreaking 5-4 loss to Arizona last night. San Diego will start Andrew Cashner (0-1, 8.00 ERA) and he is 5-5 with a respectable 3.26 ERA in 17 appearances against the D'Backs while Shelby Miller (0-1, 8.18) has had problems keeping the ball in the park. Tonight it's SAN DIEGO!

Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay 6:10 ET

Rays over White Sox- At 8-2 the Chicago White Sox are off to their best start in over 34 years as their pitching (a 1-0 win Friday) as they have the best ERA in the majors at 2.02. Tampa Bay meanwhile has the worst batting average in the 'Bigs' as they are hitting .196 for the season to date. The Rays starters are 0-6 but will have their lone bright spot on the hill today as Erasmo Ramirez (1-0, 3.00 ERA) gets the nod. John Danks (0-1, 9.00) starts for the White Sox and he has struggled for the past three seasons going 7-15 last season and 3-10 on the road with a 5.61 ERA. Take TAMPA BAY!

L.A. Angels at Minnesota 2:10 ET

Twins over Angels- The Twins finally broke into the win column to end a nine-game losing streak to open the season. Scoring runs has been Minnesota's biggest problem and this afternoon they face one of their worst nemesis in the Angels Jered Weaver (1-0, 1.50 ERA) who is 9-2 with a 3.22 ERA in 16 career starts against the Twins. Ricky Nolasco (0-0, 1.29) will get the home start and has had his problems with the Angels but it's the Twins at home. Take MINNESOTA!   

Kansas City at Oakland 10:05 ET

A's over Royals- After splitting their opening two-game set with the Mets, Kansas City has won six of seven including three straight at Minnesota. Oakland meanwhile is just 1-6 at home (their worst home start in 15 years) as they have scored just six runs in their last three games. Tonight the A's start journeyman Rich Hill (1-1, 3.12 ERA) who is off a 10-strikeout performance against Seattle on Saturday and is 2-0 lifetime against the Royals. Take OAKLAND!

L.A. Angels at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Angels- The Minnesota Twins are winless (0-9) in 2016 while the Angels are on a four-game win streak and are 3-0 on the road. This is the worst start for the Twins (including when they were the Washington Senators since 1904. Los Angeles will start Garrett Richards (0-2, 3.86 ERA) who is 2-1 lifetime against the Twins. Tommy Milone (0-1, 3.86) gets the start for the home team and he is 6-2 in 11 career starts against the Angels and posts another win here tonight. Take MINNESOTA!  

Toronto at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Blue Jays- The Red Sox have had just two quality starts in their first eight games but managed win two of the three games in Toronto last week. Boston dropped two of three on their home stand against the Orioles and are at .500. The Blue Jays will start R.A. Dickey (1-1, 8.10 ERA) who was rocked by the Sox for seven runs (six earned) and eight hits in his loss to Boston Saturday. Rick Porcello (1-0, 6.00) recorded that win and will do it again here. Take BOSTON!

San Francisco at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Giants- It's hard to write about Colorado without making Trevor Story the story because of his incredible MLB debut which is still going on. As we are all aware Story has hit seven home runs in his first six games a record on all accounts to start a career and season. But, the real story here is the starting pitching as the Giants start Jeff Samardzija (0-0, 5.06 ERA) who is 2-0 with a 2.01 ERA against Colorado while Tyler Chatwood (1-0, 1.42) who is 3-2 with a 3.46 ERA lifetime against San Francisco. Take the ROCKIES!

Kansas City at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Royals- Kansas City opened the season at home in the 2015 World Series rematch against the New York Mets and after going 4-1 at home they took to the road for the first time last night and were pounded by the Astros. Tonight Kris Medlen makes his first start for the Royals and has no record against Houston. Houston will start Mike Fiers who is 0-1 against Kansas City and struggled his first time out against the Yankees. Take HOUSTON!

Cleveland at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Indians over Rays- The start of the MLB season has had a few confusing moments for me regarding the Rays. Tampa Bay has a highly regarded starting pitching that has yet to post a victory or gone more then six innings with a 5.67 ERA overall. The confusing part is that the Rays were favored three straight at unbeaten Baltimore an now they are an underdog when at home. This seems especially dubious with Corey Kluber (0-1, 6.75 ERA) on the hill a guy that was 3-8 with a 4.15 ERA last season. Klubler is 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA in five starts against the Rays and gets the win tonight. TaKE CLEVELAND!

Kansas City at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over Royals- The defending World Series champion Kansas City Royals are 4-1 after opening the season with a successful home stand that included a three-sweep of Minnesota. The Royals and Astros met in the last years American League Division series on the Royals trek through the Series. Chris Young with start for he Royals and he has Kansas City's lone loss of the season but is 4-1 lifetime against Houston but has a 4.67 ERA. Houston will start Collin McHugh (0-1, 135.00 ERA) who is off his worst career start allowing six runs (five earned) retiring just one batter. In his lone start against the Royals he pitched seven scoreless innings and picked up the win. I see it again...Take HOUSTON!

Pittsburgh at Detroit 1:10 ET

Pirates over Tigers- Well, it doesn't look like the odds-makers believe that Justin Verlander (0-0, 4.50 ERA) has regained his previous form as he is such a meager favorite at home. Pittsburgh opened the season with four straight wins but have now dropped their last two to the Reds while the Tigers just lost the coldest game in the history of Comerica Park to the Yankees. The Pirates were 8-2 on the road against American League clubs last year including three wins at Detroit. Take PITTSBURGH!   

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Dodgers over Giants- A pair of aces who both were pitching for different clubs last season face-off in the final game of this set has both of these rivals enter with 4-2 records. Their is major contrast between this two clubs and it's not just their mindset. The Giants are completely health with no players on the disabled list while the Dodgers with the addition of Carl Crawford yesterday now have 11 players unable to play. Still, with Scott Kazmir (1-0, 0.00 ERA) on the hill against Johnny Cueto who is 2-5 lifetime against the Giants. Take LOS ANGELES!

Texas at L.A. Angels 3:35 ET

Rangers over Angels- The Angels are off to a slow start winning just one of their first five contests as their 'big guns' Mike Trout and Albert Pujols are struggling out of the gate. Texas will start Martin Perez (0-0, 3.00 ERA) who allowed two runs on two hits in six innings in his first start on Tuesday. Perez is 1-1 with a 2.28 ERA lifetime against Los Angeles while the Angels starter Jered Weaver (2015: 7-12, 4.64) has dominated Texas 1508 with a 2.28 ERA but is off a terrible spring and still has to prove that he has regained his previous form. Take TEXAS!

Texas at L.A. Angels 9:05 ET

Angels over Rangers- The Texas Rangers made a deal of the year when they acquired Cole Hamels (1-0, 2.57 ERA) from the Phillies last season as he is 8-1 in 13 regular season starts for Texas. Garrett Richards (0-1, 5.40) gets the start for Los Angeles and he has fared well against Texas compiling a 9-2 record and 3.20 ERA in 18 career appearances. Trends here line-up behind the Angels as they are 26-11 in the last 37 meetings and are 18-8 in Richards last 26 home starts but are also 7-1 in his last eight starts against the Rangers. Take the ANGELS!   

Chicago Cubs at Arizona 8:10 ET

Dodgers over Cubs- The Chicago Cubs opened the season with three impressive wins and then lost their young left-handed power hitting start in Kyle Schwarber who will be down the rest of the year. During the off-season Arizona picked-up the NL ERA leader (1.66) in Zach Greinke (0-1, 15.75 ERA) who was crushed for seven runs in four innings against Colorado along with three home runs. The Diamondbacks have won seven of the last nine meetings against the Cubs at Chase Field but are now facing a power packed Cubs line-up. Take CHICAGO!

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

Dodgers over Giants- The Dodgers came into San Francisco flying high as they were off three straight shutout wins over San Diego while the Giants were taking 2-of-3 against Milwaukee before exploding against the Dodgers yesterday 12-6. Los Angeles will have Ross Stripling making his MLB debut against the Giants Matt Cain (2-4, 5.79 ERA) who is just 5-11 with a 3.48 ERA in 30 career starts against Los Angeles. In a surprise...take the DODGERS!

Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Rays over Orioles- Baltimore who along with Toronto are supposed to battle it out in the East opened their season by sweeping Minnesota at home in a three game set. Tampa Bay split four games against Toronto and will have their ace Chris Archer (0-1, 3.60 ERA) up against Chris Tillman who was limited to two innings work in their opener as rain stopped his outing. Archer was 9-5 on the road last year with a 3.35 ERA but is just 2-4 lifetime against Baltimore while Tillman was 1-3 with a 4.79 ERA against Tampa Bay including 5-9 lifetime. Take TAMPA BAY!

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox 7:10 ET

Indians over White Sox- The White Sox opened the season winning 3-of-4 from Oakland posting their best start since winning the World Series in 2005. Cleveland who supposed to have one of the best starting rotations in the AL will start Danny Salazar (14-10, 3.45 ERA) who was 1-1 with a 1.42 ERA against Chicago last season and is 3-2 lifetime. Veteran Johnny Danks (7-15, 4.71) gets the nod for the Sox and he has not faired well against the Tribe. Danks was 0-3 with a 6.49 ERA in four starts against Cleveland last year and is 5-14 with a 5.29 career ERA.