NY Mets at NY Yankees 7:10 ET

Mets over Yankees- The last time these two met at Yankee Stadium last August they were a combined 61 games over .500 and both were leading their respective divisions. This time around neither of them would make the playoffs if the season were to end right now. At this time the Yankees are six-games over .500 after a 3-game sweep of Kansas City and both of these clubs are 14-17 since they last met splitting a two-game set at Citi-field. The Yanks will send Domingo German (5-6, 4.52 ERA) who is 0-1 with a 4.41 ERA in three starts since his perfect game at Oakland. The Mets will start Justin Verlander (4-5, 3.47) who is 9-7 lifetime with a 3.37 ERA in 24 starts against the Yankees and threw six innings of three-hit ball over six innings allowing just one-run in a no decision against the Yankees in June. This time around he gets the victory. Take NEW YORK METS!

Cincinnati at Milwaukee 8:05 ET

Brewers over Reds- The first three days out of the break had these toe clubs in Cincinnati where the Brewers (and us) swept three games (3-0) the Reds. Milwaukee is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings and has had a strangle hold on the Division for a while now with their only true threat being St. Louis who is being usurped by the Reds. Graham Ashcraft (57, 5.77 ERA) take the hill for the Reds and he has surrendered just eight runs in his last six starts covering 48 innings and he will be opposed by 33 year-old Colin Rea (5-4, 4.64) who has had a checkered resume in the minors with just 53 appearances in a 10 year MLB career. But, he appreciates every change he gets and is looking to take advantage of his opportunity NOW! Take MILWAUKEE!

Texas at Houston 8:10 ET

Rangers over Astros- This ‘Battle for Texas’ could provide some fireworks as these two Lone Star clubs vie for not only say bragging rights but the chance to enhance their lead if you are Texas as Division leader or to narrow the gap if you are Houston (3-games behind). The upstart Rangers were about to swept three straight by the Dodgers Sunday and it wasn’t pretty trailing 4-0 in the first they used their bats to post the victory. Monday, they will start Jon Gray (6-5, 3.31 ERA) and the 31-year old has ever been better with a WHIP of 1.13 ad only surrendering 89 hits in 103 innings he gets the edge of the Astros starter Brandon Bielak (3-3, 6.75) who has been meat allowing 39 hits in 32 innings with a WHIP of 1.75. Fly-boys are 15-5 at home in the last 20 meetings and the action is heavy on the Rangers as it should be. Take HOUSTON!  

Baltimore at Philadelphia 6:40 ET

Phillies over Orioles- Now with the best record in the AL Baltimore has won 12 of their last 15 and are a stellar 31-18 on the road. The Orioles will start Dean Kramer (10-4, 4.80 ERA) who has had great support from his mates scoring runs in bunches when he has been on the mound. Philadelphia salvaged the final game of a 3-game set in Cleveland to avoid the sweep. The Phillies will send out Cristopher Sanchez (0-3, 3.06) who is seeking his first win and has pitched well enough to earn it and will get his first victory here as Bryce Harper continues his attack on the baseball. Despite the Orange-birds being 33-13 as underdogs and the Phillies being 23-40 as favorites the trend reverses here. Take PHILADELPHIA!

New York Mets at Boston 7:10 ET

Mets over Red Sox- We ended up a double-winner Saturday as the suspended contest was finished and the Mets prevailed as a Megabucks winner and then in the second and regular scheduled game we won easy. Today we continue with a winner on the Mets behind  Carlos Carrasco (3-3, 5.35 RA) who won 15 games for New York last season. Boston will send out Brennan Bernardino (1-0, 2.48) who is making his 29 appearance but just his fourth start. The Mets have had a decent July going 14-6 in their last 20 games while the Red Sox are 1-4 in their last five against the NL East. take NEW YORK METS!

New York Mets at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Mets- Ya know...this really bites the big one! Friday ‘we’ posted the Mets as our Megabucks and with a 4-3 lead when the game was suspended because of rain. Now, without that game being decided the come back wit the Red Sox is a bit tarnished. I was looking forward the playing against New York’s Maz Scherzer (8-3, 3.99 ERA) who can be had with this club behind him. Boston’s veteran lefty James Paxton (5-2. 3.51) is on the mound for the Sawx and he’s allowing just 44 hits in 60 innings...take BOSTON!

Philadelphia at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Watch Dogs over Phillies- As my sister used to say ‘that sucks for the Indians!’ a sarcastic comment to injustice everywhere...as is the case where Cleveland Spiders had a name change to Indians when the original team naming was in honor of Louis Sockalexis...Okay, good ole Tanner Bibee (5-2, 3.32 ERA) will take the hill for the Sockalexis’ and he has allowed just four runs in his last four starts while surrendering only 68 hits in 76 innings itched this season. Zack Wheeler (7-4, 4.04) gets the nod for the Phils and he has been knocked around for 15 runs in his last four starts. Take CLEVELAND!

Toronto at Seattle 4:10 ET

Mariners over Blue Jays- Toronto’s strikeout leader Kevin Gausman (7-5, 3.03 ERA) has put down 153 batters via the 3-strike method and that in just 115 innings. The Blue Jays have lost his last three starts despite him allowing just five runs in 17 innings. Seattle will rely on Logan Gilbert (8-5, 3.65) who has allowed just 94 hits in 113 innings with one complete game shutout of the Giants. Take SEATTLE!

Atlanta at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Brewers over Braves- Atlanta with the best record in MLB have hit a rough patch of late but they are still 10-3 on the last 13 games on the road. They are also 16-4 in their last 20 games against the National League while Milwaukee is 6-1 in their last seven games and 8-2 in their last 10 games against the NL East. With Christian Yelich returning to form for he Brewers who will send Freddy Peraltra (6-7, 4.41 ERA)  who has allowed only 83 hits in 99 innings. Take MILWAUKEE!

Philadelphia at Cleveland 7:05 ET

Phillies over Guardians- Last year Philadelphia had the worst record in among the MLB playoffs teams and managed to make it to the World Series with a second half surge. It appears that they are trying to do it again winning 13 of their last 15 on the road. The Phillies will start Rangers Suarez (2-4, 3.84 ERA) and they are 4-2against Cleveland. The former tribesman will send Gavin Williams (1-2, 3.94) and he is making just his sixth career start and he has allowed 24 hits in just 29 inning of work. Phils 4-2 in last six meetings and Cleveland is 2-5 in their last seven. Take  PHILADELPHIA!

New York Mets at Boston 7:10 ET

Mets over Red Sox- No matter how hard the Mets look they will not find Bill Buckner anywhere and they will have to earn a victory tonight. New York will start 30-year rookie Kodai Senga (7-5, 3.20 ERA) and he is getting better with a 2.37 ERA in his last six starts. In 96 innings he has surrendered just 72 hits with 122 strikeouts. Boston will use Ketter Crawford (4-4, 3.74) but the Red Sox are 4-13 against the N.L.

Take the METS!

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET

Cardinals over Cubs- St. Louis has finally showed some life of late and the have moved from being dead-birds to the Red Birds once again after reeling of six straight victories since the All-Star break. They will start Jack Flaherty (7-5, 4.29 ERA) who is seeking his sixth straight win and will be opposed by the Cubs best in Justin Steele (9-3, 2.96) and he is 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA lifetime against the Cardinals, while St. Louis is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings including 4-1 at Chicago. Take ST. LOUIS!

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Cubs- When you’re hot you’re hot and when you’re not you’re not! St. Louis who is finally showing the stuff that has been expected of them. The Red Birds have won six straight and will send their weak link Steven Metz (0-7, 4.86 ERA) to the hill against Marcus Stroman (10-6, 2.88). This is one of those ‘don’t worry about the mule being blind just load the wagon’ type of games. Take ST. LOUIS!

San Diego at Toronto 1:10 ET

Padres over Blue Jays- This should be a pretty good pitching match-up as both of these starters have comparable WHIP’s and this game is where it should be at close to a pick’ em. San Diego is starting to show some life and have won five of six and are 5-1 against Toronto is their last six meetings. They will send lefty Blake Snell (6-7, 2.71 ERA) to the hill and he has deserved better fate as he has been outstanding with little reward. The Padres are 7-0 verses the AL and the Blue Jays are 15-5 against the NL...Take SAN DIEGO!

Minnesota and Seattle 9:40 ET

Twins over Mariners- Seattle continues to struggle to meet the level that most pundits predicted and last night the were trashed by Minnesota 10-4. The Twins will start lefty Kenta Maeda (2-5, 5.50 ERA) and he is 2-1 with a four starts since his return from the IL. The Mariners send Luis Castillo (6-7, 2.96) to the hill and tonight he receives another tough defeat. Twins bats are hot and will put up enough runs to win here, Take MINNESOTA!

San Francisco at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Giants over Reds- Karma is a bitch and Cincinnati has been a part of it being really good and currently they are experiencing it really bad. After having set the world on fire with their often dramatic and exciting win streak it is all coming in reverse. It is no different for the Giants who have won seven straight and will send Ross Stripping (0-2, 6.11 ERA) against the Reds who have lost six straight. Grapham Ashcraft (4-7, 5.95) who was 2-0 as a rookie against the Giants with a 1.26 ERA in two starts. But, currently he has a WHIP of 1.56 and that is hard to overcome. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

San Diego at Toronto 7:05 ET

Padres over Blue Jays- Now’ the time if ever to jump on the Padres! San Diego who has been the biggest disappointment along with the Mets are beginning to make things interesting. Toronto is and has been n impostor for two decades and this year is no different. The Blue Jays will start Jose Berrios (8-6, 3.41 ERA) who has not won since June 24 when he defeated mighty Oakland.  The Padres are down $2267 on the year and will be starting Yu Darvish (6-6, 4.65) and he is off a six-inning 1-hit win over Philadelphia striking out nine giving him 98 in 83 innings. Take SAN DIEGO!

Minnesota at Seattle 10:00 ET

Twins over Mariners- Minnesota had their 3-game win streak halted last night as the Mariners edged out a 7-6 win. Tonight the Twins will send Baily Ober (5-4, 2.61 ERA) to the mound and he has had five quality starts of at least six inning each. At 6’9” Ober has a WHIP of 0.97 allowing only 62 hits in 83 innings and has been cheated out of a few victories. Seattle’s Bryan Woo (1-1, 3.63) has been effective in limited action posting five straight quality starts and he is facing the Twins for the first time. Play MINNESOTA!

New York Yankees at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET

Angels over Yankees- I see believe that the Yankees are not a playoff team in my mind as they real do not play at the level need to make it into the post season. New York is 2-7 in their last nine games and are headed south and will turn to Domingo German (5-5, 4.43 ERA) to stem the tide. Los Angeles had lost 7 of 8 before their 4-3 win over the Stankees Monday in extra innings. Pat Sandoval (4-7, 4.41) is off two weeks rest and has posted just one win in his last 10 starts shutting out Kansas City for his win. Otani’s hot and will make the Yankees pay once again. Take the ANGELS!

San Diego at Toronto 7:15 ET

Padres over Blue Jays- Some interesting stats surrounding the most over-paid and over-rated team in all of baseball. San Diego is eight games behind the final layoff spot and has lost more one-run games than any other MLB club and are the only team without an extra inning victory.  Joe Musgrove (8-2, 3.29 ERA) has emerged as the Padres ace and he is 7-0 with a 1.79 ERA in his last nine starts allowing only one run in six of those starts. Toronto will start Alex Manoha (2-7, 5.91) who has had a nightmare season and was send down to A-ball to straighten his head out. Tonight we will see if that helped...I don’t think so. Take SAN DIEGO!

New York Yankees at LA Angels 7:10 ET

Angels over Yankees- I have been yelling about it for three months and it is that these Yankees are not a playoff team and it has more to do with the ball they play than  their record. Now, the Angels most likely are not a playoff team but their expectations are not the same as New York’s aspirations. LA will send  Griffin Canning (6-4, 4.62 ERA) and he is off two poor outing surrendering nine runs in eight innings  suffering losses in both games. But, not many suffered more than the Yankees and their starter Luis Severino (1-4, 7.38) who lost his last two starts giving up 14 runs in just 6.1 innings while allowing 58 hits and 40 runs in only 47 innings pitched on the season. He has been so bad the Yankees will test him tonight before pulling him from the rotation. Take LA ANGELS!

Tampa Bay at Texas 8:05 ET

Rays over Rangers- These two have both leveled off in recent weeks bt are still the leaders in the clubhouse as they they might say. Texas will start Dane Dunning (8-2, 2.84 ERA) and he was roughed up in his last outing by the Nationals and suffered just his second loss. Tampa Bay will welcome back their Cy Young entree Shane McClanahan (11-1, 2.53) who will be making his first start since June 30 and he posted a 7-3 win over Texas on June 11. Tonight’s win will be even sweeter as he returns from the IL. Take TAMPA BAY!

Miami at St. Louis 7:45 ET

Cardinals over Marlins- How can I possibly be thinking of betting against Jesus, I mean the guy walks on water...oops wrong Jesus. This one Lazardo (acquired from Oakland in 2021) is 8-5 with a 3.29 ERA and will be making start No. 20 leading the majors. The Dead Birds are coming alive having won their last two games against Washington and have won 4 of 5 after a pair wins over the White Sox. The Marlins took the Cardinals three straight in Miami before the Red Birds salvaged the final game 3-0. Miles Mikolas (5-5, 4.21 ERA) who has not allowed a run in his last two starts gets the nod for the Cardinals. Take ST. LOUIS!

Houston at L.A. Angels 7:01 ET

Astros over Angels- Houston’s starting pitcher Cristian Javier (7-1, 4.34 ERA) has gone three starts without a decision and in those three starts he has surrendered 18 earned runs in just 10.2 innings but they Rangers scored 10,10 and 12 runs to not only get him off the hook but win all three games. In last years post season he was 2-0 giving up just two hits in 13 innings with 16 strikeouts. LA will counter with Tyler Anderson (4-2, 5.25) was 15-5 with the Dodgers last year losing his last four starts and another in the playoffs. In nine seasons that is the only winning record that he has posted and pitching for the Angels is a lot different than throwing for the Dodgers. Take HOUSTON!

Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets 2:10 ET

Mets over Dodgers-  What kind of fool am I...(if I could only sing it to you) but backing the Mets has you down $2,300 at 100 units per game this season. LA has already taken the first two games of this 3-game set and New York is currently 20-games behind Atlanta a team they tied with 101 wins last season. The Dodgers will start another of their young strong arms in former No. 1 draft pick and 24-year old rookie Bobby Miller (5-1, 4.50 ERA). He busted on the scene with three straight wins allowing just two runs in his first 24 MLB innings and then reality set in and he gave up20 runs in 21 inning but still recorded two wins as the Dodgers scored 23 runs in his last three starts. Woeful New York will send their best Max Scherzer (8-3, 4.31) looking to savage the final game of the series and he has 101 K’s in just 83 innings but has surrendered 18 home runs. If the Mets haven’t given up on the season they should be all in behind Scherzer as he has gives them their best chance to win. The NEW YORK METS!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 1:40 ET

Brewers over Reds- Milwaukee hurlers have thrown three straight shutouts and the last two were Friday and Saturday in Cincinnati. It looks like the All-Star break did no favors for the Reds as they have had just three hits in their two games and a funk seems to have taken over this very young, talented and cocky club. It is something that comes over a team and no one seems to get what’s going on. This is a team to bet against and I don’t care who pitches for either side (what’s the difference they yank pitchers in the third inning for no reason anyway). I can tell you right now if the Brewers win here we will play against Cincy until they win. Take MILWAUKEE!

Miami at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Marlins over Orioles- These are the two most surprising teams in baseball as the Marlins entered this series with the second most wins in the NL behind Atlanta. Baltimore also has the second best record in their league and will send Kyle Gibson (9-6, 4.60 ERA) to the mound and he has had great support from his teammates who have scored 62 runs in his last six starts. Miami will send Braxton Garrett (5-2, 3.70) out to the hill and he has allowed just nine runs in his last six starts with the Marlins winning has last eight starts. Take MIAMI!

Boston at Chicago Cubs 2:30 ET

Cubs over Red Sox- Boston has performed better than anyone has expected and they will be throwing James Paxton (5-1, 2.73 ERA) and he has been sensational willing his last five decisions while allowing just 41 hits in 56 Innings. Considering that Paton has had one one win the past two seasons with a combined ERA of 6.70 the Red Sox has pleased with his limited appearances. Chicago will send out Marcus Stroman (9-6, 2.96) who has seven straight wins in seven starts prior to has last three starts (0-2, 8.57). Boston has won nine of 10 but even with Paxton on the hill they fall short. Take CHICAGO CUBS

San Diego at Philadelphia 2:10 ET

Padres over Phillies- I like the Padres in Game One of Saturday’s twin-bill (actually a day night) as long as Blake Snell (6-7, 2.85 ERA) gets the start. San Diego has the momentum and have now won six of seven while Philadelphia has turned in on and won 23 of their last 32 including an amazing 12-game road winning streak. Snell has pitched better than his record would indicate surrendering on 71 hits in 98 innings but received little support. This time around he gets it...take SAN DIEGO!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:05 ET

Brewers over Reds- It appears that these two clubs will battle it out for the NL Central until the final weeks of the season. Milwaukee just took 2-of-3 from the Reds before the break with Cincinnati winning when Elly De La Cruz took control and made the Brewers look foolish by stealing second base and third base when no one covered the bag because of an infield shift an he raced home as the pitcher and catcher left the home plate area and Cruz beat them to home plate. Three steals on two pitches. Brewers will be more aware this time around and with Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes (7-5, 3.94 ERA) take the mound and he is 3-1 with a 2.80 ERA against the Reds. Take MILWAUKEE!

LA Dodgers at NY Mets 7:05 ET

Mets over Dodgers- It is time for Justin Verlander (3-4, 3.60 ERA) to stand up and be counted for as he has only three wins in mid July. LA won 111 games last year a franchise record while New York won 101 game last season and tied with Atlanta. This season both are off pace with the Mets 18.5 games behind the Braves while LA just moved ahead of Arizona by one game before the break. Verlander is 3-0 with a 2.91 ERA in three regular season starts against the Dodgers and I expect him to remain undefeated against them Take NEW YORK METS!

San Diego at Philadelphia 6:05 ET

Padres over Phillies- Both of these clubs are looking to make strong second half moves because as of now they are both out of the payoff picture. After winning 23 of their last 32 and they are just a half-game out of the Wild Card berth. San Diego is 4-games under .500 after winning five of six before the break. The Padres will start Yu Darvish (5-6, 4.87 ERA) and he is 2-1 with an excellent ERA of 2.23 lifetime against Philadelphia. The Phils will start Cristopher Sanchez (0-2, 2.84) and the 26-year old is making his first start against the Padres. Take SAN DIEGO!

New York Mets at San Diego 4:10 ET

Padres over Mets- New York’s No. 1 starter Max Scherzer (8-2, 4.01 ERA) has not been as sharp as his record might suggest. Max has had one huge problem and it has been the long ball as he has surrendered16 home runs in just 82 innings. The Mets have had the winning streak they need before the All-star break but will be up against another disappointing club in San Diego. The Padres like the Mets when for the big guns in the off season an it has yet to pay off. Maybe it starts tonight! Take SAN DIEGO!

Seattle at Houston 2:10 ET

Mariners over Astros- Win or lose Saturday night (Tied 2-2) I am having trouble processing the fact that the Mariners are favored at Houston Sunday. Oh I see, it is all about Seattle’s Logan Gilbert (6-5, 3.82 ERA) and the former No. 1 pick is not having his best of years but the is still hard to hit allowing just 84 hits in 104 innings.

Houston will send Brandon Bielak (4-4, 3.81) and he has been very hit-able giving up 60 hits in 54 innings with 10 dingers allowed. Mariners are 6-1 against right-handers.

Take SEATTLE!

Atlanta at Tampa Bay 1:40 ET

Rays over Braves- You know, I want to know, how and where to the Braves come up the young pitchers year after year and I am not talking about one a season but multiple arms year after year. Now it is 23-year old Bryce Elder (7-1, 2.45 ERA) for Atlanta a fifth round pick in 2020 getting it done. For the sliding Rays it will be former Phillies right-hander Zack Eflin (9-4, 3.24) who came to Tampa Bay after seven years in the NL. The Rays haven’t won in over a week and have lost seven straight but get it done today. Take TAMPA BAY!

Seattle at Houston 7:10 ET

Mariners over Astros- The Mariners have boat loads of confidence in 23-year old rookie Bryan Woo (1-1, 4.08 ERA) drafted out of Cal Poly two years ago. In his last three starts he has given up just five runs and hasn’t allowed more than two runs in any start since his debut. Seattle has won the last five meetings and are 5-1 on the road in their last six overall. Stay with the hot hand...take SEATTLE!

Cincinnati at Milwaukee 4:10 ET

Brewers over Reds- I was wondering if this could possibly be the same Luke Weaver (2-2, 6.72 ERA) who couldn’t cut it with St. Louis, Arizona, KC and now Cincinnati. I wasn’t sure until I saw that he had surrendered 90 hits in 69 innings and I knew I had my man. Colin Rea (5-4, 4.40) gets the nod for Milwaukee and it really does not matter to me. Redlegs struggle as a rule against the Brewers and are 8-22 in the last 30 meetings while Brew Crew is 15-7 at home against winning teams! Take MILWAUKEE!

Baltimore at Minnesota 2:10 ET

Twins over Orioles- Baltimore is 17 games over .500 and trail Tampa Bay by 3-games in the AL East while the Twins are 1-game over the break even mark and lead Cleveland by a half-game in the AL Central. The Orioles posted a win in the series opener last night scoring twice in the tenth inning for a 3-1 victory. Today they will face the Twins All-Star Sonny Gray (4-2, 2.50 ERA) and he is 6-5 with a 4.19 ERA in 13 appearances against the O’s who will send out Tyler Wells (6-4, 3.19) who is 2-0 with a 1.88 ERA in four appearances. The twins are 12-2 in the last 14 meetings at Target Field. Take MINNESOTA!

St. Louis at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Cardinals over White Sox- Both of these clubs who were expected to be on top of their respective divisions have been major disappointments and are both 15-games under .500. After a slow start and shaking off an injury lefty Jordan Montgomery (6-7, 3.28 ERA) is 4-1 with a 1.66 ERA in his last even starts and 2-0 with a 2.22 ERA in four career starts against the White Sox. Righty Dylan Cease (3-3, 4.10) who has not posted a win his any of his last seven starts. Pale Hose are 1-5 in last six inter-league games against left-handers. Take ST LOUIS!

Cincinnati at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Reds- Cincinnati with a shot of youth have become the most exciting team in baseball led by rookie sensation Elly De La Cruz who is absolutely thrilling to watch. Another part of the early success has come on the mound where Andrew Abbott (4-0, 1.21 ERA) has outstanding as the Reds are 6-0 in his starts. The Brewers will send out Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes (6-5, 4.00) who is seeking his second straight win for just the second time this season is 2-1 with a 2.77 ERA in 15 appearances against the Reds. Although Cincy is 18-3 on the road against right-handed starting pitchers but just 8-21 in the last 29 meetings. Take MILWAUKEE!

Atlanta at Tampa Bay 6:40 ET

Rays over Braves- After all the attention paid to Tampa Bay and their fast getaway from the onset of the season it is Atlanta that brings the best record in MB action into the final series before the All-star break. The Braves are sending old reliable veteran Charlie Morton (8-6, 3.57 ERA) to the hill and he pitched the Rays into the World Series four years ago but he is just 2-3 with a 3.44 ERA against his former mates. Tampa will counter with Tyler Glasnow (2-2, 4.50) who has 56 strikeouts in just 36 innings of limited work. Both clubs have great trends to support their sides because well they are the two best teams in baseball. This one goes to TAMPA BAY!

NY Mets at Arizona 9:40 ET

Mets over D’backs-’ Break-up the Mets’...after 4-straight wins (a season high) the Metropolitan s are feeling good about themselves after a June that may have pushed them out of the playoff race in which the trail by 8-games and they must climb over six teams who are currently ahead of them.  But, ‘mojo’ and karma are things that can and do happen during a long, long 162-game season. Entering his third season with New York right-hander Carlos Carrasco (2-3, 5.94 ERA) is off a 15-7 year in 2022 and is looking to recapture some of that magic. Arizona will send Ryan Nelson (5-4, 4.67) to the hill and he has had two straight great performances allowing the Angels and Giants only three hits each in seven plus innings. The Mets are 21-7 in the last 28 meetings. Take the NEW YORK M-E-T-S!

Baltimore at NY Yankees 7:05 ET

Orioles over Yankees- Something just does not seem right with New York being an underdog at home with Luis Severino (1-3, 6.30 ERA) taking the mound. The odds makers have decided that Kyle Brandish (4-4, 3.58) should be the favorite and who am I to argue with those guys. When adds to the mystery is that Severino has won six straight against the Orioles and is 7-1 with a 3.39 career ERA. Something just not right. Take BALTIMORE!

Cincinnati at Washington 1:05 ET

Nationals over Reds- This is tough to do as Cincinnati has become one of the most exciting teams in baseball with a core of young talent led by headline make Elly De La Cruz. The red-hot Reds have won 13 of 14 and are looking for a 4-game sweep of Washington who is 1-13 in their last 14 home games. Cincy will start rookie left-hander Brandon Williamson (1-2, 5.56 ERA) and the Nationals should be able to make solid contact at the plate with his 1.47 WHIP. The Nats will start lefty Mackenzie Gore (4-7, 4.48) who is off his worst outing of the year. He rebounds here as do his mates. Take WASHINGTON!

New York Mets at Arizona 9:40 ET

Mets over Diamondbacks-

NY Mets at Arizona 4:10 ET

Mets over Diamondbacks- On a team that has Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer a 30-year old rookie from Japan is New York’s ace as Kodai Senga (6-5, 3.53 ERA) has been the most consistent of all Mets starters. This will be his first start against Arizona while his counter-part Tommy Henry (5-1, 4.08) who although a fine record is very hit-able. Take NEW YORK METS!

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 8;10 ET

Cubs over Brewers- Okay, let me look at this objectively. Chicago, the Cubs are six-games under .500 and are visiting Milwaukee who is ix-games over .500 and the Cubbies are prohibited favorites. The reason for the heavy Vegas attitude is Justin Steele (9-2, 2.43 ERA) the Cubs starter has surrendered just 69 hits (only 3 homers) in 86 innings. For Milwaukee it will be Adrian Houser (3-2, 3.88) who has given up 56 hits in just 46 innings allowing five home runs. Cubs 5-1 on road in last six...take CUBS!

Texas at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Rangers- The problem for Boston is that Brayan Bello (5-5, 3.08 ERA) has been their best hurler this season. Since his first appearance he has posted an ERA of 2.56  and has not allowed more than three runs in any start. Right-hander Jon Gray (6-4, 3.21) will take the hill for Texas and he is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in his one career start against the Red Sox. Boston is 26-10 in their last 26 games against the AL West and the Rangers are 1-5 in their last six games against teams with winning records. Take BOSTON!

LA Angels at San Diego 6:40 ET

Padres over Angels- Here we go! San Diego who plays with the passion of a chair has to respond as an American MLB team against starter from a former WWII enemy.

Okay, that really has no baring on Shohei Ohtani (7-3, 3.02 ERA) and 12 strikeout per nine innings starts for the Angels. LA who appears to a real contender but once again must be playing without the ‘greatest’ player who never won anything ‘Mickey’ Trout who is begging out now that the Angels have a chance. Padres the biggest underachievers in baseball will send Joe Musgrove (6-2, 3.80) to the hill and he is 3-1 with a 2.88 ERA against LA who has lost five of six games. Take SAN DIEGO!

Seattle at San Francisco 4:35 ET

Giants over Mariners- Seattle who has won three straight has crawled to within one-game of .500 for the first time since June 2. San Francisco has dropped their last three games also for the first time since May 30. The Mariners will send out Logan Gilbert (5-5, 4.19 ERA) to the hill while the Giants will start Keaton Winn (0-1, 3.50) for a few innings before turning it over to their relievers.Mariners are 1-4 in last five meeting at SF and 5-12 on the road against right handed starters while Giants are 6-2 at home against righties. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

NY Mets at Arizona 4:10 ET

Mets over Diamondbacks- On a team that has Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer a 30-year old rookie from Japan is New York’s ace as Kodai Senga (6-5, 3.53 ERA) has been the most consistent of all Mets starters. This will be his first start against Arizona while his counter-part Zach Davies (1-4, 6.54) is 3-3, with a 5.33 ERA in nine career starts allowing 52 hits in just 45 innings with only 30 strikeouts. Take NEW YORK METS!

St. Louis at Miami 6:10 ET

Cardinals over Marlins- When St. Louis was 10-24 I was thinking now is the time to watch for a spark that would send them on a hot streak and they haven’t received it yet as they picked up just one-game in 50 games since. Hey, but beating the Yankees with a revenue pitcher on the mound might have them headed in the right direction. One who definitely is headed in the wrong direction is today's starter for the Cardinals Miles Mikolas (4-5, 4.44 ERA) allowing five or more runs in three of his last four starts. But, he is 3-1 with a 272 ERA in eight appearances against Miami. The Marlins as usual come up with arms and have another one on the hill today in Braxton Garrett (4-2, 3.53) who has a 1.98 ERA in his last nine starts covering 50 innings, but he is just 0-1 with a 7.00 ERA against he Cardinals allowing14 hits in nine innings. Red Birds are 16-5 at Miami in the last 21 meetings and 38-15 in the last 53 meetings overall. Take ST. LOUIS!

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Cubs over Brewers- In the past week or so Milwaukee has started to play better ball and even on the road winning seven of their last 10 while the Cubbies are headed south losing six of their last seven. The Brewers are in a dead-heat with Cincinnati for the top spot in the NC Central with Chicago six games back. The Cubs will start Drew Smyly (7-5, 3.96 ERA) who is off his worst outing of the season and looks to bounce back here. He is 1-0 with a 0.60 ERA in three career starts against Milwaukee. Veteran Julio Teheran (2-3, 2.85) gets the nod for the Brew Crew and he is 3-2 with a 4.14 ERA against the Cubs. Take CHICAGO CUBS!

Houston at Texas 2:10 ET

Astros over Rangers- Houston is not used to looking up in the standings and seeing the Rangers with a comfortable AL Central lead. Texas who still leads MLB in runs scored will send Martin Perez (7-3, 4.28 ERA) to the bump and he is a respectable 108 with a 3.24 ERA against the Astros in 20 career appearances. Champs send Cristian Javier (7-1, 3.72 ERA) out to the hill and he is 5-1 with a 2.90 ERA against Texas. The Astros are 6-1 in the last seven meeting at Texas and 43-18 in the last 61 meetings overall. Take HOUSTON!

Tampa Bay at Seattle  4:10 ET

Mariners over Rays- The Mariners who were expected to contend in the AL West are still struggling to reach .500 while Tampa Bay has been hitting (literally) on all cylinders since Opening Day. Seattle is strong favorites here as Luis Castillo (5-6, 2.86 ERA) takes the hill and it is about time he received the support that he has earned. He just broke a 4-game personal losing streak where he had six starts and did not surrender three runs but once and had six quality starts. Tampa Bay has cooled off some and pitching could hamper their efforts. Tai Bradley (5-4, 4.58) has been inconsistent and gave up seven runs in four innings against Arizona last time out. Take SEATTLE!

New York Yankees at St. Louis 2:15 ET

Cardinals over Yankees- Ah, the New York Yankees, the biggest impostor in MLB! Except for a few strong arms (which is always a vital factor in winning) they have weak hitting or lack of hitting club, They have little speed and only Judge and Stanton hit for power and they are both sidelined more than in action. Geritt Cole (8-1, 2.78 ERA)  is having one of his best seasons but he is up against a huge physiological  disadvantage. Jordan Montgomery (5-7, 3.52) had his world and that of his Yankees teammates all shook-up when he for some unknown reason was traded for an injured outfielder. The upset the Yankees karma and they haven’t felt the unity needed since. Revenge is sweet...take ST. LOUIS!

Arizona at LA Angels 10:00 ET

Diamondbacks over Angels- It might seem that Shohei Ohtani is getting all the attention and that is because he is. His 15 home runs in June ties him with Babe Ruth and Roger Maris for most ever in baseball’s shortest month. LA will start lefty Tyler Anderson (4-2, 5.54 ERA) and he is 6-4 with a 5.54 ERA in 18 appearances against Arizona while the D’backs will start Ryan Nelson (4-4, 4.97) who is making his first showing against the Angels. Take ARIZONA!

Tampa Bay at Seattle 7:15 ET

Mariners over Rays- Tampa’s Tyle Glasnow (2-1, 4.45 ERA) is off his best performance of the year after dominating a weak Kansas City club striking out 12 in five innings. Seattle is set to start George Kirby (6-7, 3.26) who in one start against the Rays allowing no runs in six innings with seven strikeouts. The Mariners have lost their last three and turn it around here. Take SEATTLE!

Minnesota at Baltimore 4:05 ET

Twins over Orioles- Baltimore is experiencing something different right now and that is a 3-game losing streak while Minnesota ended their own 3-game slide with yesterday’s 8-1 Megabucks winner. The Twins will start Bailey Ober (4-4, 2.97 ERA)   

has dropped his last three decisions and he is facing the Orioles for the first time and for the O’s it will be Kyle Bradish (4-3, 3.75) who has won his last two starts. The Twins are 37-16 in the last 53 meetings including 12-5 in the last 17 games in Baltimore. Take MINNESOTA!  

Minnesota at Baltimore 8:10 ET

Twins over Orioles- it seems a bit odd to me that this game should open a pick-em as the Orioles seem to have such a huge advantage. To start with they are at home which means the Twins who lead the AL Central and are 2-games under .500 are 17-23 on the road. Minnesota will sent Pablo Lopez (3-5, 4.41 ERA) to the hill looking to upset Dean Kramer (8-3, 4.50) who lost his only start against the Twins surrendering five runs in four innings. I expect much of the same today. Take MINNESOTA!

San Diego at Cincinnati 6:40 ET

Padres over Reds- They are young and eager to play are these Cincinnati Reds who have won 14 of their last 17 games. Headed by rookie sensation Elly De La Cruz The Reds are in a dead-heat tie with Milwaukee for the top spot in the NL Central and are an unexpected 5-games over .500 at the season’s mid-point (81-games).  The under-achieving Padres have lost five straight and eight of their last 10. The Padres will start former Mets reliever Seth Lugo (3-4, 4.01 ERA) who is making his 11th start and 2-1 with a 1.16 ERA in 15 games against the Reds. Cincy will start Graham Ashcraft (3-6, 7.17) and even the Padres should bang him around. Take SAN DIEGO!

Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Cubs over Phillies- As they did last year Philadelphia has heated up after a slow start and is 17-5 in their last 22 games including nine straight on the road. Taijuan Walker (8-3, 4.10 ERA) is 1-0 with a 1.47 ERA in three starts against Chicago who will start Hendricks (3-2, 2.60) has allowed just eight hits combined in his last three starts. Chicago is 14-4 in their last 18 home games against teams with winning records. Take CUBS!

Houston at St. Louis 7:15 ET

Cardinals over Astros- Veteran Adam Wainwright (3-2, 6.56 ERA) is having a rough go in what is expected to be his final MLB season for St. Louis and is off his worst outing of the year. But, if there is one team that he wants to face when struggling it s Houston who he is an amazing 13-1 with a 1.48 ERA in 22 career starts. The beat goes on...Take ST.LOUIS!  

Tampa Bay at Arizona 6:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Rays- Although the Rays were able to steal a win in the ninth inning yesterday but have still lost six of their last nine. Arizona who leads the NL West have recalled Brandon Pfaadt from Triple-A Reno (5-1, 3.53 ERA) in place of Merrill Kelly who has a blood clot in his lower leg. Tampa Bay will start Zack Littell (0-1, 6.57 ERA) who won’t go too long as this will be an ‘All-staff’ game. Tampa is just 3-7 on the Inter-league road and are 2-6 at Arizona. Take DIAMONDBACKS!

Chicago White Sox at LA Angels-

White sox over Angels- Okay we will try this once again. getting a winner between these two clubs has not be joyous as they both seem to be a nemesis no matter who we’ve got. Chicago will send Lucas Giolito (5-5, 3.41 ERA) who has allowed two runs or less in his last four starts and he is 3-1 with an ERA of 3.97 with 56 strikeouts in just 45 innings. LA will send Jamie Barria (2-2, 2.14) to the hill and he is 1-2 with a 3.98 ERA against the White Sox. Take WHITE SOX!

Houston at St. Louis 7:45 ET

Cardinals over Astros- The World Champion Houston Astros are returning to earth and have dropped eight of their last 11 games. It is a long season and even the best and worst have good and bad streaks as St. Louis has picked up the pace and has won six of their last eight games. Houston will send Christian Javier (7-1, 3.25 ERA) to the mound and he is making his first career start against the Red Birds. His pitching opposition will be Miles Mikolas (4-5, 4.23) and he is 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA in a pair of career starts against the fly-boys. Houston is 6-17 in the last 23 meetings overall. Take ST. LOUIS!

Tampa Bay at Arizona 9:40 ET

D’Backs over Rays- Tampa’s highly thought of rookie hurler Ty Bradley (5-3, 3.86 ERA) gets the nod tonight and he is 2-1 with a 2.13 ERA on the road. Arizona will start their ace Zac Gallen (9-2, 2.84) who is facing the Rays for the first time. At 47-32 the D’Backs are plus+$1816 while the majors best at 54-27 in Plus+$1567. Tampa is 1-5 in their last six road games against starting right-hander pitchers. D’Backs are 5-2 as hosts in this match-up and are 6-1 in their last seven inter-league games. Take ARIZONA!

Houston at St. Louis 7:45 ET

Cardinals over Astros- If they don’t make some kind of move soon the Red Birds of St. Louis will be the dead-birds in the NL Central Division (32-45). With the performance to date of these two clubs and Famber Valdez (7-5, 2.27 ERA) taking the mound it is inconceivable that this game is being put out as a pick-em affair, especially when St. Louis hasn’t named a starters and Framber is 4-1 with a 1,50 ERA in six starts and has allowed more than two runs only twice in 11 starts. Hope the Cardinals starter is Jordon Montgomery (4-7, 3.69). Take ST LOUIS!

Miami at Boston 7:05 ET

Marlins over Red Sox- When is going on with the Miami Marlins? No one expected this band of seems like baseball refugees to be where they are at this point of at any point for that matter. Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara (2-6, 5.08 ERA) has had only one winning season in seven years and won the award last season winning 14 games with a 2.28 ERA. Boston will send out Garrett Whitlock (4-2, 4.50) and he has no record against Miami. Marlins are 17-6 in their last 23 inter-league games although just 2-15 at Boston. Still, tonight...take MIAMI!

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Cincinnati at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Orioles over Reds- The O’s at home have the advantage over the upstart reds...upstart Reds what about upstart Baltimore. Orioles are 5-0 at home against Cincinnati and are 9-2 against left-handed inter-league hurlers. Take ORIOLES!

Chicago White Sox and LA Angels 9:35 ET

White Sox over Angels- Everyone has these type of teams in their head no matter when they ‘play them’ as a handicapper and bettor that we just never seem to get a handle on them. Such is the case for the most part with both of these clubs and it is a struggle, but now they are going at each other which I feel good about. Chicago will send Dylan Cease (3-3, 4.31 ERA) to the hill and after surrendering 11 runs in tow starts he has allowed just 15 earned runs in his last eight starts. LA will start Reid Detmers (1-5, 4.02) who had gone 10 starts before posting a victory is taking the mound for his 13th start. Take the WHITE SOX!

Milwaukee at Cleveland 2:10 ET

Brewers over Ohio River Rats- I kind of like the situation here where I have a Cy Young Award winner in Corbin Burnes (5-5, 3.96 ERA) taking the mound against he team he dominates after having his worst outing of the year surrendering seven earned runs in five innings. His dominance over Cleveland is profound as he is 2-0 without allowing a run in two career starts. His worthy mound opponent will be Aaron Civale (2-2, 2.67) he also has two career starts agianst the Brewers but he is 0-1 with a 7.00 ERA and his club is 3-9 in their last 12 inter-league games. Take MILWAUKEE!

Texas at New York Yankees 1:35 ET

Rangers over Yankees- When I was a youngster living with 30 miles of Yankee Stadium with the Bronx Bombers dominating baseball getting to the World Series 9-of-10 seasons. The chant then before free agency was ‘break-up the Yankees.’ Now, they are chanting the same mantra but this time they want to jettison everyone but Aaron Judge out...including most importantly Brain Cashman the GM who has produced only one championship in 23 years and has spent more money on inept players than any other MLB franchise (i.e.-Stanton .179 BA). New York’s Gerrit Cole (8-1, 2.64 ERA) will be opposed by another former Yankees hurler and an All-star team mate to be this season in the Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi (9-3, 2.80). The Yankees are no longer the Bronx Bombers (especially with Judge out) and with the lowest BA with men-on-base they are more like duds at the plate. Final count the Rangers are 10-2 the last 12 Sundays and the Stankees are 1-5 in their last six games after a win. Take TEXAS!

Seattle at Baltimore 1:35 ET

Mariners over Orioles- The odds makers must really like Seattle’s pitching over the Baltimore bats as the Mariners are once again favored on the road. George Kirby (6-6, 3.19 ERA) is getting a lot of respect and maybe the bookies are already know who the unannounced starter will be for the Orioles, and whoever he is they don’t think much of him or them. The Mariners 5-2 in their last seven games at Camden Yards including their win Friday 13-1. Look for more of that kind of stuff Sunday. Take SEATTLE!

Atlanta at Cincinnati 4:10 ET

Braves over Red Stockings- It is now at 12 games the winning streak continues for Oakland...oops I mean Cincinnati with their 11-10 win last night over these Braves. Cincinnati who leads the NL Central and with one more win will tie the franchise record with 13 consecutive wins for the oldest professional team in baseball. The Reds will start Graham Ashcroft (3-5, 6.78 ERA) who is 1-5 with a 12.72 ERA in his last seven starts after starting the year 2-0. The Braves will start left-hander Jared Shuster (4-2, 4.57) who is 4-0 with a 3.25 RA in five appearances against the Reds. Take ATLANTA!

Seattle at Baltimore 4:10 ET

Mariners over Orioles- It has taken more time than they would have liked but they are at the break even mark after putting it together the last two days defeating the Yankees 10-2 and then coming back and crushing Baltimore last night 13-1 as our Highest-Rated Megabucks winner. The Orioles with the fourth best record in the AL will send Dean Kramer (8-3, 4.56 ERA) takes the hill for Baltimore and he has no  career decisions against the Mariners with a 2.81 ERA in 16 innings. Rookie right-hander Bryce Miller (5-3, 3.68) starts for the visitor and he has won his last two decisions giving up just five combined hits in those victories. Mariners are 4-1 in the last five meetings and get it done here once again...Take SEATTLE!

Chicago at St. Louis 1:10 ET

Cubs over Cardinals- Just because both of these clubs are under .500 it does not mean that their intense rivalry has waned. Aside from the Boston and New York rivalry this match-up continues to stir up their fans. Chicago is seeking their fourth straight win while St. Louis has won four of five. The Red Birds will send veteran hurler Adam Wainwright (3-1, 5.56 ERA) who has had 48 career appearances against the Cubs and is 19-14 with a 3.89 ERA in his 17 years in the Big Leagues. This season his WHIP is 1.67 which is by far a career worst. Chicago starter Justin Steele (7-2, 2.71) has surrendered 12 less hits than innings pitched while Wainwright has giving up 16 more hits than innings in 37 frames, not so good. Cubs 6-1 in last seven against right-handed starters and Dead Birds don’t fly here being 1-5 following a loss. Take CHICAGO CUBS!

Boston at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

White Sox over Red Sox- You’re killing me Smalls or is it Pale Hose either way these White Sox play like dirty socks to me. maybe it is 1919 allover again...nah these guy just are not that good. They jump up and bite you once in a while but for the most part you are better off fading this group who is minus -1109 a a team this year.But, if there is a time to play on them it is when Lucas Giolito (5-4, 3.54 ERA) takes the mound as he has more strikeouts than innings pitched and given up less than a hit an inning. Boston has struggled against Chicago and has won just two of the last seven meetings. The White Sox are 5-1 at home in the last six against right-handed starters. Take CHICAGO WHITE SOX!

NY Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Mets over Phillies- New York has now dropped 13 of their last 17 games and have fallen a season high six-games below .500 while the Phillies who has had difficulty getting started this season are an unimpressive 2-games over the breakwater mark. The Mets most effective hurler is a 30-year old rookie from Japan, Kodai (6-4, 3.53 ERA) who has given up just 54 hits in 73.1 innings. He mound foe will be former Met Taijuan Walker (7-3, 4.31) who is 0-2 with a 3.14 ERA in three career starts against New York. Mets are a minus -1929 but they have Philadelphia’s number having defeated them 17 of 21 meetings. Take the M-E-T-S!

Seattle at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Mariners over Orioles- Seattle has yet to preform as many predicted as they are a game under .500 and a minus-872 on the year whereas Baltimore after year of cellar dwelling are making a move for the playoffs and are plus +1878 on the season.The Orioles have done it by scoring runs averaging almost a hit an inning while scoring over five runs a game. The Mariners will have to do it with pitching and with Logan Gilbert (4-4, 4.31 ERA) on the bump they have a decent chance to win in a virtual pick-em spot. Gilbert surrenders less than a hit an inning and strikes out more than one each inning. Orioles are 5-1 in last six at home while the Mariners are 4-1 in last five meetings in Baltimore. Take SEATTLE!

San Diego at San Francisco 4:35 ET

Padres over Giants- Why would anyone ‘play’ on San Diego the after the way they take the field with no urgency at all having lost their last four games. The Giants on the other have reached double-digits with their current win streak now looking for their eleventh straight victory. Well, if you think San Fran is hot check out the Padres starter Blake Snell (3-6, 3.48 ERA) who was infamously removed from a post season game having surrendered only one hit at the time and has not been the same since then. But right now Snell is the hottest pitcher in baseball having surrendered just 10 hits in his last four starts fanning 39 in just 25 innings (now that is Bob Gibson stuff). He is 3-1 with a 2.51 career ERA against the Giants while Alex Wood (2-1, 4.11) the Frisco starter is 6-4 with a 3.14 lifetime ERA against the Padres. Despite the possible 4-game sweep for the Giants San Diego is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings overall and 6-2 at SF. Take SAN DIEGO!

Atlanta at Philadelphia 1:00 ET

Phillies over Braves- Aaron Nola (6-5, 4.66 ERA is the Philadelphia workhorse and he does not like to leave unfinished business to others. He leads the majors in innings pitched and he has thrown 98 pitches or more in 13 of his last 14 starts. he averages a strikeout an inning and has allowed just 80 hits in his 95 inning work. I do not like when raid out affect my game schedules as Atlanta just keeps turning out young studs like the starter today Bryce Elder (4-1, 2.69) is not old enough to drink in most states and he is making his 14th of this season. Not bad so far, allowing just 69 hits in 77 innings but it will not be good enough tonight. Take PHILADELPHIA!  

Texas at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

White Sox over Rangers- Chicago’s Michael Kopech (3-5, 3.92 ERA) has thrown 78 innings allowing just 60 hits with 89 strikeouts. This is nothing new as  last season in 119 innings he surrendered only 85 hits. But with weak support he has not won since May 24 in a 6-0 shut out of Cleveland. Texas starter Martin Perez (6-3, 4.54) is on the other prospective as the Astros have giving him huge support. He allowed 90 hits in 77 innings with just 54 strikeouts. Rangers are 10-17 in the last 27 games in Chicago. Take the WHITE SOX!  

Arizona at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Brewers- This is the rubber match in this 3-game set as the Vegas Hotline winner Brewers evened the series with a 7-5 win Tuesday. This is an early get-away game that sees Arizona with their best Zac Gallen (8-2, 2.96 ERA) on the hill and he has lost just once in his last 14 starts since Opening Day. Although the D-backs have not played well in Milwaukee they are 4-2 in the last six meetings overall and the Brewers are 2-5 last seven against right-handers. Take ARIZONA!

San Diego at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Padres over Giants- There sure have been some disappointments this season the Mets, the Cardinals, the White Sox and the biggest of them all the San Diego Padres. The Giants pulled off some late game stuff to overcome the Padres who led 4-0. Tonight a pair of journeymen will face off as Seth Lugo (3-3, 4.10 ERA) who spent seven years as a NY Mets reliever with make his ninth start of the year for San Diego. For San Francisco it will be Anthony DeSclafani (4-6, 4.31) who has been roughed up in his three June starts giving up 12 earned runs in 12 innings. The Padres out-hit the Giants but once again they have the lowest B.A. with runners in scoring position than any other MLB club but with get it done tonight. Taker SAN DIEGO!

Texas at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

White Sox over Rangers- Baseball is such a game of streaks not only for teams but for individual players as well. We recently have seen the A’s and Reds two very weak teams pull off long winning streaks and usually another streak follows and in the other direction. Nathan Eovaldi (9-3, 2.59 ERA) may be the victim as he just had an eight game winning streak end despite pitching well against the Angles last Thursday (Power Play loss). At 12-games under .500 Chicago is a major disappointment in the AL Central and will send a negative streaker in Dylan Cease (3-3, 4.31) whose White Sox have lost seven of his nine starts whether is receives a decision or not. Cease is 3-0 with a 2.66 ERA in four career starts against the Rangers and Eovaldi is 2-2 with a 5.57 ERA in five games against the Pale Hose. This time it is the WHITE SOX!

Arizona at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Diamondbacks- Arizona who still leads the NL West took no prisoners winning 9-1 in Milwaukee yesterday showing the Central Division champs what a true contender plays like. The D’backs took out the Brewers ace in Corbin Burnes and will try and do the same to Colin Rea (3-4, 4.71 ERA) who will be opposed by Ryne Nelson (3-4, 5.30) in a match-up that should be high scoring. The Brewers hold a huge home field advantage over Arizona going 13-3 in the last 16 meetings as hosts. Take MILWAUKEE!

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Cubs over Pirates- The Cubs who started the year winning 18 of their first 26 hit a lull and now are playing their best ball of the season winning eight of their last 10. One strong reason for Chicago’s surge is direct result of the work by starter on Tuesday Marcus Stroman (8-4, 2.45 ERA) and their angry hurler is having his best career run. He has posted six straight wins with a 1.512 ERA during that span. Johan Oviedo (3-6, 4.40) starts for the Pirates and he is 1-3 with a 4.38 ERA against Chicago in eight career appearances. Cubs are 5-0 in the last five meetings and 4-1 at Pittsburgh. take the CUBS!

Boston at Minnesota 7:40 ET

Twins over Red Sox- Break-up the Red Sox! After a 3-game and double-header sweep of the Yankees, Boston must now take to the road where their fortunes different than playing at Fenway Park. The Red Sox hit 70-points higher at home than on the road and after their glorious weekend they will be caught floating on that cloud nine they talk about. Left-hander James Paxton (2-1, 3.09 ERA) gets the nod for the visitors and he has had limited action because of Tommy John surgery and he is 3-1, 3.17 ERA lifetime against the Twins. Minnesota will start Pablo Lopez (3-3, 4.27) and he is making his first career start against the Red Sox and he wins it. Take MINNESOTA!

Tampa Bay at San Diego 4:10 ET

Padres over Rays- Tampa Bay is leading the MLB in lowest ERA and have scored the second most runs behind Texas. They are sending Yonny Chirinos (3-1, 2.35 ERA) to the mound are he has been outstanding in his limited action allowing just 24 hits in 38 innings. San Diego will send Joe Musgrove (4-2, 4.37) and his high-lite is that he has 47 strikeouts in 47 innings. The Padres are starting his hit which is long overdue. Take SAN DIEGO!

Tampa Bay at San Diego 7:10 ET

Padres over Rays- This one we should have thoughts about as the struggling Padres will send former Rays Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (2-6, 3.78 ERA) who has been just a shell of himself since being removed in the 2020 playoffs. But, pitching against his former team will give him incentive as it was a bitter parting in 2021. Tampa Bay will start Zach Eflin (8-1, 2.97) who after seven years with the Phillies seems to have found himself this season. There is  trouble in Diego as the Rays are not only 22-6 against lefties but 6-1 in the last seven meetings. As bad as the Padres appear at times they are 6-1 after a loss. Take SAN DIEGO!

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 4:10 ET

Pirates over Brewers- Pittsburgh who has surprised us all up to this point has now dropped four games in a row and will have their best (ace?) Mitch Keller (8-2, 3.41 ERA) who has won five of his past seven starts. Keller is 0-2 with a 3.98 ERA in four career starts against Milwaukee while the Pirates have gone 14-26 since winning 20 of their first 28 games. Left-hander Wade Miley (3-2, 3.67) is making his first start since going on the IL and is 5-5 with an ERA of 3.27 over 15 career starts against Pitt. Take MILWAUKEE!  

Chicago White Sox at Seattle 10:10 ET

White Sox over Mariners- Both of these clubs have been a disappointment to their supporters this season and can only hope for a surge the rest of the season. The White Sox are starting to heat up despite their dreadful loss to the Dodgers last night after blowing a 4-0 lead. Chicago will send Michael Kopech (3-5, 4.03 ERS) who has deserved better fate allowing just 54 hits in 74 innings and believe me that is good, more than very good. Seattle will send rookie Bryan Woo (0-1, 10.80) to the hill and he does have 11 K’s in 6.2 innings. But, it is the White Sox tonight. Take CHICAGO!

 Toronto at Texas 8:05 ET

Blue Jays over Rangers-  The odds makers must be messing with my head a bit as they insist on making the Blue Jays favored in difficult spots and they seem to always fall short when I was sucked in. I hate betting this team but i still believe that they are winners tonight. To start with Texas has fallen back of late dropping six of their last eight games and they will be facing Toronto’s top hurler in Kevin Gausman 5-3, 3.12 ERA) who is 4-2 with a 3.88 ERA against the Rangers in nine starts. Martin Perez (6-2, 4.67) will get the nod for the Rangers and he has had the best run support of all Texas pitchers while surrendering 87 hits in just 71 innings . Take TORONTO!

NY Yankees at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Yankees- This will be just the second series between baseball’s bitterest of all rivalries as the Red Sox host the Yankees after taking 2-of-3 in last weekend’s series at Yankee Stadium. Tanner Houch (3-6, 5.23 ERA) gets the start for Boston and he has fared better against the Yankees than the rest MLB as he is 2-2 with a 2.41 ERA in 10 appearances against New York. The Bronx Bombers (not without Judge) will start Domingo German (4-34, 3.49) who is 3-2 with a 3.64 ERA against the Sox and he has allowed two runs or less in six of seven starts. But, it is the Red Sox that are 17-5 at home against teams with winning records. Take BOSTON!

LA Angels at Texas 7:10 ET

Rangers over Angels-  Okay, this one should be good as MKB will showcase its biggest attraction since Babe Ruth in Shohei Othani (5-2, 3.88 ERA) who has a legitimate shot before it is over to win both the Cy Young and MVP and it could possibly happen in the same season. But, I truly do not believe it is happening this  right now. He starts for the Angels tonight but his overall number from the hill are not as awesome as his a at the plate (leads majors with 21 home runs). The man that will attempted to cool Othani down is Nathan Eovaldi (9-2, 2.49) who will probably steal the CY tonight as he mows this Angels down. He has surrendered just 68 hits in 87 innings pitched. Rangers have the 2nd best record in baseball to Tampa Bay and they have scored the most runs, and more tonight off the hard throwing right-hander. Take TEXAS!

Philadelphia at Arizona 3:40 ET

Phillies over DBacks- Philadelphia is beginning to play like the team that won the NL Pennant last season and have won nine of their last 10 as their bats have come alive. The Phillies have scored 34 runs in their last four games and will be sending their No. 1 starter to the hill as Aaron Nola (5-5, 4.60 ERA) who gave up a season high for hits and runs in his last start and the outing before that he surrendered just one hit in eight innings. Arizona will send Ryan Nelson (3-3, 4.95) to the mound and he also carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning against Detroit his last time out. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Philadelphia at Arizona 9:40 ET

Phillies over Diamondbacks- Liking to come back with the 15-3 Power Play winner we had yesterday and looking for Philadelphia to subdue this ratters. Arizona is a team of streaks as they had their six-game run stopped last night after taking down Phillie in Game 1 of this four game series. Tonight’s starter for the Dbcks Merrill Kelly (8-3, 2.94 ERA) is looking for his eighth straight winning decision and is 1-1 with a 1.98 ERA against the Phillies. The former Whiz-Kids are streaking themselves wining eight of their last 10. Ranger Saurez (1-2, 4.70) starts for the visitor and he has allowed just one run in each of his last two starts and gets the win here! Take PHILADELPHIA!

NY Yankees at NY Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Yankees- The Yankees took the opener of this 2-game set at Citi Field as the Mets blew up with the umpires and on the field giving up a 4-run lead. The Yanks who usually are an all-or-nothing team from the plate and Tuesday all nine starters had hits and with two home runs. The aces of the staff for both clubs will start tonight with Gerrit Cole (7-1, 2.84 ERA) on the bump for the visitor and Justin Verlander (2-3, 4.85) on the hill for the Mets. Cole is 2-2 with a 6.75 in six career starts versus the Mets while Verlander is 9-7 with a 3.44 in 23 regular season starts against the Yankees. Mets are 5-2 in last five meetings at home. Take METS!

Philadelphia at Arizona 11:00 ET

Phillies over Diamondbacks- Before the season began we had to write previews of the upcoming season and I stated the Arizona could show the most improvement but, I really never expected them to have the best record in the NL up to this point. So, now that they have the best record in the NL and immediately become a home underdog. Philadelphia will be starting Zack Wheeler (4-4, 3.91 ERA) and he had a no-hit bid end after 7.1 innings in his last start against Detroit . Despite yesterday’s loss the Phillies have won 7-of-9. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Milwaukee at Minnesota 7:45 ET

Brewers over Twins- Milwaukee has now lost four straight games three of which came via a 3-game sweep by Oakland. Yes this As team just beat the Brewers three straight. The Brewers will send Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes (5-4, 3.36 ERA) to the hill and after a rocky start has settled down in his last three starts throwing 21 innings and allowing just eight hits. Minnesota will start Pablo Lopez (3-3, 4.25) who is 1-1 lifetime against the Brewers who have won four of the last five meetings. Take MILWAUKEE!