Seattle at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Mariners- How about those Rays...they have lost 10 straight and now have the worst record in baseball at 23-38. Tampa has now gone 18 games without a win from a starting pitcher as they face Seattle who is on a five-game winning streak. Tonight they start Eric Bedard (2-4, 4.08 ERA) whois 0-3 in his last three starts yielding 14 runs in 14 innings and he is 1-4 in eight appearances with a 4-02 ERA against the Mariners. The fact that the Rays are such a strong favor tells me they are ready for a turn-around. Take TAMPA BAY!

St. Louis at Kansas City 8:10 ET

Royals over Cardinals- The Royals pulled even with Adam Wainwright after almost getting no-hit yesterday before the Cardinals were able to prevail in extra innings yesterday. St. Louis has not managed back-to-back wins since May 25 while the Royals have now dropped four straight at home. Kansas City will be starting hard throwing Yordano Ventura (2-5, 3.45 ERA) who is winless in his last six starts will be facing St. Louis for the first time. Winless at home (0-4, 4.50) in six starts he posts a win tonight. Take ROYALS!

Boston at Cleveland 7:05 ET

Indians over Red Sox- Streaks seem to be the order of the days as the Indians have now reeled off five straight victories while the Red Sox have been on a roller coaster losing 10 in-a-row then responding with seven straight wins and now have dropped their last two at Cleveland. Boston will start Brandon Workman (0-0, 3.24 ERA) gets the start after being suspended six games for throwing behind the Head of the Rays Evan Longoria last week. Cleveland will start Corey Kluber (6-3, 3.04 ERA) who has recored at least eight strikeouts in his last eight starts. Take the INDIANS!

San Francisco at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Giants- We know this isn't the NBA where the home court or field advantage is such a part of the game but the Giants would love to play their games anywhere but in Cincinnati where they have lost 11 of the last 12 games played there and nine of their last 11 overall regular season games in this rivalry. The Reds are beginning to show signs of life as they have won four straight and five of their last six games. Take CINCINNATI!

Pittsburgh at San Diego 6:40 ET

Padres over Pirates- Almost playing as mirror images of themselves the Pittsburgh Pirates have now won 10 of their last 14 while San Diego has dropped 10 of their last 15 to fall a season low of seven games under .500. Tonight's match-ups will spell the difference as the Pirates send Felix Liriano (1-5, 4.62 ERA) who failed to win in his first 11 starts against the Padres Ian Kennedy (4-6, 3.42) who has won back-to-back starts after going 0-3 in a four game stretch. This is the final of a 10-game road trip for Pittsburgh and they may get caught looking forward to getting home. Take SAN DIEGO!

New York Mets at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET

Cubs over Mets- The New York Mets may have figured things out (but, I doubt it) as they have won six of seven since firing hitting coach Dave Hudgens (we all know what a great hitter he was). Meanwhile the lowly Cubs have dropped four of their last five. New York will send inconsistent Jake Wheeler (2-5, 4.31 ERA) to the mound who walked none the last time out (walked eight the previous start) against the Cubs Jake Arrieta (1-1, 3.20) who has lost his lone career appearance versus the Mets. Take CUBS!

San Francisco at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Giants- If there is any balance in the universe there should be plenty of hits in this matchup. Last July Home Bailey (5-3, 5.04 ERA) pitched a no-hitter against the Giants and his mound opponent that night was Tim Lincecum (4-3, 4.18 ERA) who pitched five innings on his own no-hit ball last time out has had his problems against Cincinnati going 0-3 with an 8.65 ERA in five starts. The Reds have won six of the last seven meetings last year and eight of the last 10 in regular season games. Take CINCINNATI!

Boston at Cleveland 7:05 ET

Indians over Red Sox- The Indians have now won four straight as yesterday's Megabucks winner stopped Boston's seven game win streak. The Red Sox who won it all last year won six of seven meetings between the two in 2013 and will be sending Jake Peavy (1-2, 4.50 ERA) against the Tribe who will counter with T.J. House (0-1, 4.05) who will face the Red Sox for the first time in his career. Cleveland is an AL best 19-11 at home and will continue their good play after a slow start. Take the INDIANS!  

Pittsburgh at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Pirates- The Pirates are starting to show signs of what we got last year as they are off taking three of four from the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Tonight they send their weak link to the mound as Charlie Morton (1-7, 3.29 ERA) faces the Padres' Tin Stauffer (2-1, 4.50). For some unexplained reason San Diego has had the Pirates 'number' in recent years winning 19 of the last 25 meetings since 2010. Look for the beat to go here as the home club takes advantage of the Pirates weak road record (10-17). Take SAN DIEGO!

Boston at Cleveland 7:05 ET

Indians over Red Sox- The Boston Red Sox were in the middle of a 10-game losing streak and trailing 6-1 against the Atlanta Braves when they turned their fortunes around by staging a comeback win and have now reeled off seven straight wins. Tonight they start a nine-game road trip in Cleveland where the Indians have a three-game win streak of their own and own the best home record in the American League at 18-11. Tribe starter Justin Masterson has had a rough go surrendering 18 runs in 18 innings in his last four starts going 0-3 in that span. Tonight against his former club he returns to form against his former club. Take CLEVELAND!

New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Mets over Phillies- The Charles Barkley (size wise) of baseball takes the hill for the Mets tonight as rotund Bartolo Colon (4-5, 4.73 ERA) as they Mets and Phillies play the fifth game of this series with the last three games going extra innings and the Mets winning the last two in 14 inning affairs. Philadelphia has lost eight of their last 12 and is currently in last place in the division and are a lowly 12-18 at home. Look for the Mets to add to Philadelphia's misery...take NEW YORK!  

Cincinnati at Arizona 4:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Reds- Arizona starter Wade Miley (3-5, 4.76 ERA) has won just one of his last nine starts despite allowing three earned runs or fewer six times in that span. In his last outing he yielded three runs while striking out 11 in seven innings against San Diego on Tuesday and received a no-decision. The Diamondbacks are looking to change their fortunes at home where they are just 9-21 after playing .500 ball on the road. Look for them to win here. Take ARIZONA!

Atlanta at Florida 1:10 ET

Braves over Marlins- Maybe the 'bubble has burst' for the Miami Marlins home advantage as they have gone from a 19-6 home record the best in the majors to losing their last three and four of five as hosts and now stand 20-10 in Marlins Park. Atlanta starter Aaron Harang (4-4, 3.29 ERA) started the season fast but has won just once in his last seven starts and part of his struggles have come against the Marlins as he is 0-1 with a 8.44 ERA in two starts against Miami this season. Part of the Marlins' swoon can be traced to catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia who hit.177 in May with 30 strikeouts in 79 at bats. Braves look for three game sweep here and get it...take ATLANTA!

Colorado at Cleveland 1:05 ET

Indians over Rockies- One thing you can count on in handicapping professional sports in that the home and road differences in performance is most pronounced for teams from Colorado be it baseball, basketball or football. The Rockies perhaps are the best example of all with a 16-7 home record where they outscore their opponents by almost three runs per game to 12-20 on the road. The Rockies are 2-6 on their current road trip and 3-11 in their last 14 contests away from home. They have now dropped three straight and face the Indians who after a slow start to the season have started to string some wins together. Started Jhoulys Chacin (0-4, 5.20 ERA) is winless in five starts and faces Josh Tomlin (3-2, 3.04) who has walked just four in 27 innings. Take CLEVELAND!

Baltimore at Houston 4:10 ET

Astros over Orioles- The Houston Astros have a winning streak of seven games and most of the baseball world still can't figure out how they've done it. The major's youngest team has been in a rebuilding mode for three season and it finally looks like it will ay off. Baltimore is headed in the opposite direction as they have now dropped four straight contests as they have scored just two runs in their last two games. Dallas Keuchel (6-2, 2.55 ERA) gets the nod for the Astros and he has won four straight while allowing just one walk and 28 strikeouts in those starts. Take HOUSTON!

Atlanta at Florida 4:10 ET

Marlins over Braves- The Florida Marlins have tied their franchise mark of 20 home wins in their first 29 games this season will start Jacob Turner (1-2, 5.35 ERA) against the Braves who will counter with Ervin Santana (4-2, 4.06 ERA) who after a fast start has returned to form. Santana was 4-0 in his first six starts with an ERA of 1.99 but in his last three outings he is o-2 with an ERA of 9.00. Turner is 1-2 lifetime against the Braves and Santana has no wins or losses against the Marlins. Take FLORIDA!

San Diego at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

Padres over White Sox- Although the San Diego Padres are 11-15 away from home they are just 1-6-1 in road series to date and have an opportunity to improve that record with a win over the White Sox. They will send RH Tyson Ross (5-4, 2.97 ERA) who had yielded one earned run in seven innings in each of hos previous four starts until surrendering four earned runs in his last start. Sox had their winning streak stopped by the Padres and they win here again today. Take SAN DIEGO!

Detroit at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over Tigers- Now, this is another questionable 'line' as the Detroit Tigers and Justin Verlander (5-4, 4.04 ERA) is and underdog to the sub .500 Seattle Mariners. Verlander is just 9-8 with a 3.38 ERA in 17 career outing against Seattle. Also, part of the thinking is that Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma (3-1, 2.39) who has allowed only two walks in 38 innings of work. This reads SEATTLE!  

Cincinnati at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Reds- Bronson Arroyo (4-3, 4.15 ERA) who enjoyed most of his career with Cincinnati making 32 starts in eight seasons before receiving his World Series ring with the Red Sox. Mike Leake (2-4, 2.79) has pitched well but has not received the support needed to post a winning record as theReds have scored just nine runs in his last six starts. Take DIAMONDBACKS!

San Diego at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Padres over White Sox- So here we have an Inter-league contest where the road club the San Diego Padres who are six games under .500 favored against the Chicago White Sox who are finally over .500 on the season. It just doesn't make sense especially when you notice that the Padres starter Ian Kennedy (3-6, 3.59 ERA) hasn't been his old self for over a year. San Diego is 1-6-1 in eight road series this season. It just 'don't make sense'. Take SAN DIEGO!

Pittsburgh at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET

Pirates over Dodgers- I think the pitching match-up gives the Pirates a small advantage as Gerrit Cole (4-3, 3.76 ERA) who has pitched at least six innings in eight of his 10 starts. Cole a former 'number 1' pick gas one win against the Dodgers that he received last June. The odds makers in Las Vegas seem to believe that the Pirates who are five games under .500 have the advantage. Take PITTSBURGH!

Tampa Bay at Toronto 7:07 ET

Rays over Blue Jays- Hey how about those Blue Jays...they have won eight straight and are hosting the Tampa Bay Rays at home tonight. The Rays have struggled this season and have won just 11 of 27 road games. My question then becomes, so, why is Tampa Bay the favorite? Their started is 1-0, with a 1.59 ERA while the Rays start Chris Archer (3-2, 4.11 ERA) who is 2-0 with a 2.01 ERA in four career starts against the Jays. The number just say...Take the RAYS!

Boston at Atlanta 7:10 ET

Braves over Red Sox- So, here with the Boston Red Sox losers of ten straight games who were trailing 6-1 before their improbable come-back to break their losing streak. Jon Lester (4-6, 3.36 ERA) had his worst performance of the season as the Blue Jays pounded him for seven runs and 10 hits. Aaron Harang (4-4, 3.32) is starting for Atlanta and he is 2-2 lifetime in fur starts against Boston. Take ATLANTA!

Colorado at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Rockies- it is pretty much understood that the Colorado Rockies have the 'strongest' home field advantage in baseball as they average more then two runs per game then their opponents but on the road it is a different story. The Rockies have dropped 19 of their last 23 games in Philadelphia and they have now lost eight of their last 10 on the road. Phillies starter Cole Hamels (1-2, 4.30 ERA) is 1-0 with a 2.14 ERA in his last three starts and is 2-0 with a 1.96 ERA in three home starts against Colorado. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers 8:10 ET

Reds over Dodgers- Cincinnati's Johnny Cueto (4-3, 1.86 ERA) had nine straight starts allowing two runs or fewer and worked through seven innings or more. The Dodgers are off yesterday's no-hit win over the Phillies in Philadelphia and had to travel across country for this meeting. Los Angels isonly 9-13 at home and will be sending Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-2, 3.00 ERA) who is off the win against the lowly Mets will find today difficult. Take CINCINNATI!

Colorado at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Rockies- It's difficult to describe but after a team get shutout or as in yesterday's case, when a team gets no-hit they respond as professionals and come up with a big effort. Two winless starters go to the hill as Colorado sends out Jhouys Chacin (0-3, 4.76 ERA) against the Phillies Kyle Kendrick (0-5, 4.53) who is winless in his last 16 starts since August 6th. It might be difficult to swallow but take PHILADELPHIA!

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

White Sox over Indians- These two clubs have met seven times already this season with the Pale Hose winning four times with the Sox winning three of four at home in April. Chicago is sending Jose Quintana (2-4, 3.67 ERA) to the mound and he has had six straight starts surrendering three runs or less. Josh Tomlin (3-1, 2.91) is 0-1 with a ERA of 3.98 against the White Sox lifetime. Take WHITE SOX!   

Boston at Tampa Bay 1:40 ET

Rays over Red Sox- The current World Champions were not really expected to repeat this season but to take themselves out of the overall picture so early in the season. Boston has dropped their last nine contests. Brandon Workman (0-0, 1.42) gets his first start after starting in the bull pen and was then send to Triple A and upon his return gets this start. It won't work. Take RAYS!

Washington at Pittsburgh 1:35 ET

Pirates over Nationals- The Washington Nationals without Bryce Harper in the line-up have scored only seven runs in their current four game losing streak. They will be starting Doug Fister (1-1, 3.93 ERA) against Pittsburgh's Francisco Liriano (0-4, 4.86) who obviously hasn't won a game yet this season. He won sixteen games last season and will get his first win of the year today. Take the PIRATES!

Cleveland at Baltimore 1:35 ET

Indians over Orioles- The Indians are showing signs of life as they have taken two-of-three in this series while Baltimore has dropped four straight at home with an overall 10-12 record when playing as hosts. Trevor Bauer (1-1, 2.25 ERA) is making only his third start of the season including winning a face off with Justin Verlander giving up only two runs in six innings. Tribe is on the warpath...Take CLEVELAND!

Washington at Pittsburgh 7:15 ET

Pirates over Nationals- After a slow start the Pirates are beginning to show us more of what we saw last year as they have now won four of their last five including the first two games of this series. Tonight matchup pits two of the National League top young pitchers as Stephen Strasburg (3-3 3.38 ERA) is up against Gerrit Cole (4-3, 3.84 ERA) who is off defeating the Yankees last Sunday night. Cole is 10-5 at PNC Park including 2-0 this season. Take PITTSBURGH!

St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:15 ET

Reds over Cardinals- If the Cincinnati Reds can manage to pull out one more win over St. Louis this weekend it will mark the second time in 11 series they have had the edge on the Cardinals. The Reds will start Tony Cingrani (2-3, 3.76 ERA) against the Red Birds and he is 1-0 with a 2.60 ERA at home. The Cardinals will counter with Jamie Garcia who is making his second start since returning from a torn Labrum and rotator cuff. Take CINCINNATI!   

Kansas City at L.A. Angels- I was scratching my head when I saw the opening line on this contest with the Royals favored. Vegas has moved the Angles back into the favorites roll and I still thing Vegas had a good reason for Kansas City to be favored on the road especially because the Angels have won 11 of their last 14. The answer is James Shields (6-3, 2.67 ERA) who has allowed only four runs in his last three starts and he is 6-3 with a 3.12 ERA lifetime against Los Angels. Take KANSAS CITY!

Cleveland at Baltimore 12:35 ET

Indians over Orioles- The Indians who had just swept the Detroit Tigers at home had their four game winning streak stopped by the Orioles last night with their 8-4 loss. The Indians starter Corey Kluber (4-3, 3.43 ERA) has yielded more then three earned runs only once this season and is striking out more then nine batters in his last six starts. Ubaldo Jimenez (2-5, 4.50) has struggled in his small home park and is 0-3 with a 4.81 ERA in four starts at Camden Yards. Take CLEVELAND!

Milwaukee at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Brewers- The last two seasons' the Miami Marlins had problems winning especially at home and now the tables have turn. The Marlins currently have the best home record all of baseball and have won 19 of 25 games as hosts. The Milwaukee Brewers who after a fast start have returned to earth and still are a respectable eight games over .500. The Brewers will start Marco Estrada (3-2, 3.64 ERA) against Miami who is 0-2 lifetime against the Marlins with a 7.85 ERA while Miami's starter Tom Koehler (4-3, 2.25) who has a 1.40 ERA in May. Take MIAMI!   

Washington at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Nationals- Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Charlie Morton (0-6, 3.45 ERA) as the Pirates just haven't given him the support needed to post a single victory much less a winning record. His teammates have committed enough errors to allow nine unearned already this season. The Pirates have scored three or fewer runs in six of his nine outings and he is 1-2 with a 4.09 ERA in four career starts against Washington. It's time for the Buc's to give Morton the backing needed to win. Take PITTSBURGH!

Oakland at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over A's- The Oakland A's lead the major leagues in wins while the Toronto Blue Jays lead the majors in home runs. The Blue Jays after a slow start have bounced back winning 13 of their last 18 and eight of their last 10. The first place A's are on a winning streak of their own winning 11 of their last 13, a stretch where their pitching staff has posted a 1.58 ERA and held opponents to a .185 batting average. Look for the Blue Jays bats to attack the A's staff with some of the extra-base hits that already lead the league. Take TORONTO!

Texas at Detroit 1:08 ET

Rangers over Tigers- Here a team the Texas Rangers that are struggling having won only three of their last 10 while Detroit after six straight wins and 11 straight wins on the road just got swept three games to none in Cleveland. Rangers starter Yu Darvish (302, 2.32 ERA) had a great start to the season but injuries to the Rangers have weakened their line-up and fail to give Darvish much support. He has allowed two ot fewer runs in five of his eight starts. With the Rangers favored on the road in Detroit Las Vegas likes the visitor and so do I. Take TEXAS!

Philadelphia at Miami 12:40 ET

Phillies over Marlins- The Florida Marlins have surprised the entire National League currently posted a record over .500 at 24-23. They will be starting Henderson Alvarez (2-3, 3.62 ERA) who has two shutouts in his last three home starts. Alvarez has given up 10 runs (nine earned) over his last two starts overall. The Phillies will counter with Cole Hamels (1-2, 4.40) has two straight starts surrendering one earned runs in seven innings. In a bounce back game take PHILADLEPHIA!   

Oakland at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over A's- The Oakland A's along with the Detroit Tigers are looking to establish themselves as the best team in the American League as they have now won four straight and 10 of 11. Tampa Bay has dropped three straight and eight of their last nine home games. A's starter Tommy Milone (1-3, 4.10 ERA) has struggles on the road going 0-3 with a 6.23 ERA and is 1-2 in three career starts against Tampa Bay with an ERA of 7.13 in 18 innings. Take the RAYS!

Baltimore at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Orioles- Chris Davis returned to form and then some with a three-homer outburst Tuesday in the Orioles 9-2 over Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Baltimore is looking to sweep the series and has now won six straight against the Pirates. Last season Pittsburgh was 15-5 in inter-league play while they are only 3-6 so far this season. Wandy Rodriquez (0-2, 6.84 ERA) off the disabled list making his second start and looks to build on his two runs in five innings against the Brewers. This time it's the PIRATES!

New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET

Cubs over Yankees- Well, yesterday Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka has handed his first major league loss to the Cubs easily defeated New York 6-1 winning for only the second time in nine meetings. Today Chicago's Jeff Samardzija (0-4, 1.62 ERA) looks to post his first win of the season. Despite pitching without a win in nine starts Samardzija has allowed no more then three runs in any start and has allowed two runs or fewer in four starts. Take CUBS!

San Francisco at Colorado 8:40 ET

Giants over Rockies- The balls will be flying in Coors Field, Denver where the Rockies out-hit opponents by almost 50 points. The Giants just keep playing steady baseball with a respectable 14-9 road record winning eight of their last 11. The Rockies are of course 15-6 at home and have beaten San Francisco in nine of the last 12 meetings in Denver. The Giants counter with Madison Bumgarner (5-3, 3.25 ERA) as they have defeated Colorado in nine of his 12 starts against them. Rockies average 7.33 runs at home but the edge going to the Giants pitching. Take SAN FRANCISCO!  

Seattle at Texas 8:05 ET

Mariners over Rangers- Looking at this match-up there are a number of things that put everything in prospective. Seattle who hasn't had a playoff appearance since oh I can't remember... but the point is they are favored at Texas and it's been the Rangers who have been knocking on the championship door in recent years. But, things are different as the Rangers have 13 people on the DL, and those left around just don't cut it. Seattle sends Hiashi Iwakuma (2-0, 1.59 ERA) to the hill against the Rangers' Colby Lewis (3-2, 4.99). The difference in the quality of their season can be seen in the numbers as Iwakuma his allowed only 14 hits in 23 innings while Lewis has surrendered 45 in 31 innings. Take the MARINERS!  

Baltimore at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Orioles- Great expectations on both sides of the diamond tonight as the Pittsburgh Pirates who posted their first winning season in 20 years in 2013 find them selves in familiar place as they are 18-25. The orioles meanwhile are expected to contend in the AL East as the Yankees flounder and the Red Sox have slipped. Baltimore has don;t anything special yet and they are 2-6 in their last eight overall. The Pirates have won six of Francisco Liriano's starts (0-3, 4.25 ERA) even though he hasn't posted a win yet. Take PITTSBURGH!

Detroit at Cleveland 7:05 ET

Indians over Tigers- Two streaking clubs that has the Tigers winning their last six and the Indians who have lost four straight. Cleveland has been out-scored 30-6 in those four losses while Detroit has the best record (27-12) in all of baseball. They are also 14-3 in their last 17 road games and 20-6 in their last 26 overall. The Tigers have dominated Cleveland in recent season posting a 35-17 record in the last 52 meetings. The one bright spot in the trends is that the Indians are 41-18 in their last59 games as a favorite. Corey Kluber (4-3, 3.38 ERA) gets the start for the Tribe and is 1-3 lifetime against Detroit. Still, tonight it's the INDIANS!

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Yankees 4:35 ET

Pirates over Yankees- After getting pounded by the Mets at Yankee Stadium twice earlier this week the Yankees have responded with three straight wins including a five-homer performance against the Pittsburgh. This same Pirates have now dropped four of five and have never beaten the Yankees in a regular season inter-league game dropping all seven meetings. Gerrit Cole (3-3, 3.76 ERA) who was drafted by the Yankees out of High School gets the start for the Buc's and his mound opponent will be Vidal Nuno (1-1,6.43) who has struggled at home pitching to a 10.91 ERA at Yankee Stadium. Take PITTSBURGH!   

Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels 3:35 ET

Rays over Angels- The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to challenge for the AL East title this season but have yet to play like a contender as they fell to 19-25 on the season after Saturday's 6-0 loss. The Rays ace and former Cy Young award winner David Price (4-3, 4.02 ERA) has struggled to date allowing a surprising 67 hits in 62.2 innings and yet is favored here. Maybe because the Angels are just 6-13 in their last 19 as an underdog and Tampa Bay is 16-7 in the last 23 meetings. Take the RAYS!

Toronto at Texas 3:05 ET

Blue Jays over Rangers- The Texas Rangers who have had 13 players on the Disabled list already this season have another problem with slugger Prince Fielder who will be missing from action for a few days with a disc problem in his neck. The rangers are have difficulties scoring runs having been shutout twice in their ast four games while scoring only two runs over that span. R.A. Dickey (4-3, 4.19 ERA) won for the third time in fore starts last time out and is 2-0 with a 2.35 ERA in five career appearances against Texas. Take the BLUE JAYS!

Toronto at Texas 8:05 ET

Blue Jays over Rangers- The Texas Rangers have now lost eight of their last 10 games at home and have been shutout in two of the last three. For the most part Texas is having trouble competing at their expected level as they have 13 players on the disabled list and it's taken its toll. Mark Buehrle (7-1, 2.04 ERA) is off to the best start of his career and is 13-5 with a 3.14 ERA in 22 career starts against the Rangers. Texas will start Robbie Ross (1-4, 5.04) because their pitching staff is so decimated with injuries. The Blue Jays are 7-1 in their last eight games as favorites. Take TORONTO!

Seattle at Minnesota 7:10 ET

Twins over Mariners- The surprising Twins have had 10 hits in five straight games and are 12-5 when they hit like that. These two clubs have turned things around of late as the Mariners off a great two week span have now dropped five of their last six while Minnesota have won five of six. Seattle will start Roenis Elias (3-2, 3.69 ERA) while the Twins will send Samuel Deduno (0-2, 3.64) to the mound and he has been great against the Mariners going 2-1 with a 0.90 ERA in three career starts. Take MINNESOTA!    

Cincinnati at Philadelphia 7:10 ET

Phillies over Reds- For Philadelphia's Cole Hamels (0-2, 5.32 ERA) gets the start tonight and is looking for his first win of the season and he is facing Cincinnati's Homer (No-hit) Bailey (3-2, 4.72). With 99 career wins Hamels has dominated the Reds going 7-0 with a 1.70 ERA in 10 regular season starts, not including a five-hit shutout in the 2010 playoffs. Philadelphia is 11-0 over the Reds in Hamels last 11 starts against Cincinnati while Bailey is 0-3 with a 3.61 ERA against the Phillies in eight career starts. Take PHILADELPHIA.  

Baltimore at Kansas City 8:10 ET

Orioles over Royals- The Baltimore Orioles may only be three games over .500 but are placed on Top of the East Division and will try and take the second of this four game set. Former Baltimore starter Jeremy Guthrie (2-2, 4.80 ERA) will make his first start against his former teammates and is off his worst performance of the season surrendering seven runs on eight hits (including three home runs) in 4 2/3 innings. Take BALTIMORE!      

Chicago White Sox at Houston 8:10 ET

Astros over White Sox- Okay, this is my second try with Houston as a small favorite ( the first time didn't workout so well). As they try and win three straight for the first time since last September. The Astros do have one bright spot in their rotation and he gets the start tonight as Collin McHugh (2-1, 2.81 ERA) makes his first carer start against the White Sox. He has allowed just 20 hits in 26 innings and has a WHIP of 1.01. Take HOUSTON!

Detroit at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Tigers- A match-up of two of the American League best chuckers fave each other in Detroit's Max Scherzer (5-1, 2.04 ERA) and Boston's Jon Lester (4-4, 2.75). The Tigers starter has been dominate allowing only 38 hits in 52 innings, although not as good Lester's numbers are impressive allowing only 47 hits in 56 innings. Detroit is hot as they have won 12 of their ast 15 overall while the Red Sox counter with seven wins out of nine as a favorite. Add that Scherzer is 2-4 with a 7.02 ERA in eight career starts against Boston. Take the RED SOX!

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET

Cubs over Brewers- Well, no surprises this season from the Chicago Cubs who at a winning percentage at 33 (win just one of three) that the Cubs will win their first World Series since 1908. Their opponent today is the majors biggest winner in the majors this year who have defeated the Cubs 36 of the last 51 meetings. Here are the Cubs the favorite where they are only 5-16 in their last 21 games as a favorite. Chicago is the favorite because Jeff Samardzija (0-3, 1.45 ERA) in looking for his first win of the season while Kyle Lohse (4-1, 2.75) starts for Milwaukee. Lohse is 5-6 with a 5.15 ERA in 20 career starts against the Cubs. Take CHICAGO!

Cleveland at Toronto 7:07 ET

Indians over Blue Jays- I usually don't like backing teams that have huge offensive explosions like the Indians had yesterday as they scored 15 runs on 22 hits. But, This Cleveland squad has struggled so much at the plate that I believe they have built their confidence back. Tribe starter Danny Salazar (1-3, 5.65 ERA) struggled early in April but has settled in struck out 44 in less then 37 innings. I see another win for Cleveland who is looking to reach last season's success. Take the INDIANS!  

Cleveland at Toronto 7:07 ET

Indians over Blue Jays- It seems a little strange to me that this game in Toronto is a 'pick-em' affair as the Indians are just 2-9 in their last 11 road games and even 2-7 in their last nine games as an underdog. Cleveland starter Corey Kluber (3-3, 3.48 ERA) has settled in his last few starts and has three quality start in his last four outings. Dustin McGowan (2-1, 4.63) is 0-2 with an 11.05 ERA against the Indians. Take CLEVELAND!     

Colorado at Kansas City 2:10 ET

Royals over Rockies- These two clubs have changed direction this past week as the Rockies have dropped four of their last five and could lose their third straight for the first time this season while Kansas City has won five of their last seven. For Colorado they will start Jhoulys Chacin (0-1, 4.91 ERA) who didn't get his first start until May 4 because of a strained shoulder. The Royals will start Jason Vargas (3-1, 3.04) who is 14-5 with a 3.28 ERA in 35 May career starts. Take KANSAS CITY!

Colorado at Kansas City 8:10 ET

Royals over Rockies- WE've had great success in games involing the Rockies and the formula is not hard to understand. The Rockies average 7.7 runs per game when playing in the 'Mile High City' and only 4.2 when playing away from thin-air. James Shields (4-3, 2.70 ERA) had one outing on May 2 where he gave up eight runs, otherwise he's been awesome. Royals have major edge on the mound as James Shields who has allowed only 48 hits in 53.1 innings while Colorado's starter a former relief pitcher has struggled in three straight starts and has and ERA of 5.18. Take KANSAS CITY!  

L.A. Angles at Philadelphia 7:05

Phillies over Angels- For the Phillies to be such a strong favorite raises my eyebrows as they are 6-9 at home while Los Angeles is 11-7 on the road and and they aren't even a .500 ball club. As a matter of fact the Phillies are just 6-13 in their last 19 home games and they have struggled with inter-league games winning just nine of 33 while the Angles are 8-2 in their last 10 inter-league contests. So, why such heavy favorites...Take them with Lee...PHILADELPHIA!

N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees 7:05

Mets over Yankees- The Mets came on late Monday and blasted four homers off of Yankee pitching. Except for the win last night the Yankees own all trends surrounding this games as the Mets are 2-7 in their last nine inter-league games, the Yankees are 9-4 as a favorite and finally the Mets are 3-7 in Wheelers last 10 starts. Zack Wheeler (1-3, 4.35 ERA) has shown A.J. Burnett type of 'stuff' with plenty of strikeout and on a bit of a wild side. Still, it's the METS!  

Washington at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Nationals- The Nationals are having problems scoring runs without Bryce Harper in the line-up as they have scored only four runs in the last three games after getting swept by Oakland in a three-game series. After an terrible eight wins in their first 30 games and have now taken the last three series winning seven of their last 10 contests. Surprisingly, enough Arizona has been much better on the road going 12-10 while suffering with 15 losses in 18 home games. Tonight it's ARIZONA!  

St. Louis at Pittsburgh 8:00 ET

Pirates over Cardinals- We are bucking some big-time trends with the Buc's here as they are 0-8 against the Cardinals in Charlie Morton's (0-4, 3.45 ERA) last eight starts against St. Louis. This season he has yet to post a win but the Pirates did manged to win three times while he received a no-decision. He has surrendered just 14 hits in his last 19 innings in his last three starts with a WHIP of 1.19. The Cards are only 11-13 on the road while the pirates are 11-10 at home and get the win tonight. Take PITTSBURGH!

Miami at San Diego 4:10 ET

Padres over Marlins- The Marlins have a young pitching staff that is beginning to get noticed and this afternoon with start Henderson Alvarez (2-2, 2.62 ERA) who has two shutouts in his last four starts although he is 0-1 on the road with opponents batting a robust .333. Yes, Miami has good front line pitching but they are still the lowest scoring team in the majors. Robbie Erlin (1-4,4.95) hasn't won yet at home but opponents are hitting just .185 at Petco Park. Take SAN DIEGO!

Arizona at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

Diamondbacks over White Sox- After a slow start the Diamondbacks have started to score some runs and post victories in five of their last eight games all on the road. Arizona who has won just three of 18 games at home are a respectable 11-10 away from the desert. Maybe that's the reason the D'Backs are favored or because Chicago's starter Hector Noesi (0-2, 8.27 ERA) has been bombed for 23 hits in only 16 innings while Arizona will get give Chase Anderson his MLB start. Unusual, as it is the rookie if favored on the road and I'll side with Las Vegas. Take ARIZONA!

Kansas City at Seattle 9:10 ET

Mariners over Royals- I have some big trends that I am bucking here as the Royals have dropped seven of their last eight in Seattle and the Mariners are 7-1 in their last eight as an underdog. Now, those type of things might give me pause and then I see Yordano Ventura (2-1, 2.00 ERA) is taking the mound and I think none of that shit matters. Have you seen this kid throw? He has surrendered only 26 hits in 36 innings with a WHIP of 0.95 his last three starts with and ERA of 1.47. Take KANSAS CITY!

Boston at Texas 8:05 ET

Red Sox over Rangers- From what I've seen I just can't believe the numbers I see for Jon Lester. It seems like every time I see him he's just mowing down hitter after hitter and still he's just 3-4 with an ERA of 2.59 and a very respectable 1.09 WHIP. Lester has given up 43 hits in 48.2 innings while tonight's mound opponent Martin Perez is 4-2 with a 3.59 and only 41 hits in 47.2 innings. Just seems odd that the Red Sox are favored here. Weekends have been good for the Bean-towners winning 13 of 19 saturday's while Texas has dropped eight of last 11 overall.Take BOSTON!

Cleveland at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Indians over Rays- Although the Indians have been terrible on the road losing 11 of their first 15 while Tampa Bay isn't all that much better at home winning just seven of 17. Cleveland has the pitching advantage here with Zach McAllister (3-2, 3.18 ERA) allowing only 35 hits in 40 innings. Tampa is going with veteran re-tread Eric Bedard (1-1, 4.35). Even though the Indians are just 2-6 in the last eight meetings but they are 7-3 in McAllisters last 10 road starts. Take CLEVELAND!

Arizona at Chicago White Sox 8:10

Diamondbacks over White Sox- The Diamondbacks are off to a terrible start winning just 11 of their first 35 games and more then anyone else it effected Brandon McCarthy (1-5, 4.67 ERA). McCarthy lost his first five decisions but threw seven scoreless inning his last time out against the Padres and has allowed just two runs in his last two starts covering 14 innings. Paul Goldschmidt is on a nine game hitting streak where he's batting .450 with four home runs and has given Arizona a boost. Take DIAMONDBACKS.

Miami at San Diego 10:10 ET

Padres over Marlins- The Miami Marlins have been very impressive at home with the Major's best record while hosting and are 17-5 on the year. The problem for this over-achieving club is that they must play 81 games on the road and they are just 2-10 on the roads to date, the worst in baseball. Ian Kennedy (2-4, 3.43 ERA) has been pitching in tough luck as he has allowed three of fewer runs in six of seven starts. Tonight his luck turns...take SAN DIEGO!  

Philadelphia at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Phillies- These two are playing the rarest of four games series where the first pait of games were played in Philadelphia and now games 3 & 4 in Toronto. Mark Buehrle (5-1, 2.25 ERA) of the Blue Jays is off to a great start already with five wins and has had success against the Phillies as he is 5-2 with a 3.95 ERA while his mound opponent tonight Cliff Lee (3-2, 3.00) is only 2-5 with a ERA of 4.46 lifetime against the Blue Jays. Take TORONTO!

Texas at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Rangers- The Rockies along with the Florida Marlins have the best home field record in baseball (12-5) and continue to pound opponents pitching at Coors Field. Juan Nicasion (3-1, 4.19 ERA) gets the start for Colorado and he is 12-7 with a 4.79 ERA in 32 career home starts. The Rangers are just 2-6 in their last eight and like most others in the 'Mile-High' city find pitching difficult. Take ROCKIES!

Texas at Colorado 8:40 ET

Rockies over Rangers- After pounding the New York Mets for 28 runs in three games the Rockies were held to a single run on the series final a 5-1 loss. Sunday 'we' used the Rangers as our lead play in baseball and they responded with 14 runs behind Yu Darvish and easy win over the Angels. Both of tonight's starters are off to great as the Rangers Martin Perez (4-1,2.95 ERA) and the Rockies Jordan Lyles (3-0, 2.70 ERA) hook-up. The difference is that Coors field has a way of effecting visiting pitchers as the Rockies score at will. Take COLORADO!

Texas at L.A. Angels 3:35 ET

Rangers over Angels- Los Angeles has finally gotten to .500 and now has the unfortunate fate of having to face to face Yu Darvish (1-1, 2.59 ERA) who is so ready for a shutdown performance. The Angels have not played well in this roll of an underdog as they are 4-11 in the last 15 if not favored. In the karma between these two rivals the Rangers are 21-7 in the last 28 meetings. That's enough for me...take TEXAS!

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Seattle at Houston 2:10 ET

Astros over Mariners- The Houston Astros have won 10 of 30 games and 'we' have not been involved in a single one of them until game 31. The Astros have some young talent and some talent they never expected. Collin McHugh (2-0, 0.59 ERA) has everyone swooning as he has allowed just five hits in 15 1/3 innings of work. Trend wise the Mariners are 1-7 in the last eight meetings and they are 2-7 in their last nine road games. This is the first time I remember the Astros opening line in Vegas as a favorite, I m on them. Take HOUSTON!

Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Nationals- The Phillies have had trouble winning at home losing 11 of their first 15 as host entering last night battle against Washington. Tanner Roark (2-0, 2.76 ERA) starts for the Nationals who as we all know will be without Bruce Harper and the Phillies will start veteran righty A.J. Burnett (1-1, 2.15 ERA) who has been excellent allowing only 31 hits in 38 innings while the ream has won his last three starts and four of his six starts. It's just the right time for PHILADELPHIA!

Toronto at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Blue Jays- After their epic season last year the Pirates have reverted back to form and are currently 10-18 (prior to Friday) and Vegas has a smile because of all the 'future' action they took over the total Pittsburgh win over. They will be starting one of last year's bright spot Francisco Liriano (0-3, 3.97 ERA0 who has had some trouble getting un-tracked this season. The Pirates are 3-3 in Liriano's six starts as are the Blue Jays in R.A. Dickey's starts (2-3, 5.09) but he has struggled even more. Liriano has surrendered 30 hits in 34 innings for a 1.29 WHIP...take PITTSBURGH!

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland 6:05 ET

Indians over White Sox- Boy, are the Indians happy to be home. They are off a six game road trip where they were swept in three-game sets by the Angles and Giants. Cleveland managed just 13 runs in those six games and a happy to have their ace on the hill. Justin Masterson is off to a slow start (0-1, 4.84 ERA) and looking for his first win of the season tonight. The White Sox are 20-51 in their last 71 road games while Cleveland is 36-16 as a favorite in their last 52 games as favorites and they are 21-7 over Chicago the last 28 meetings. Take INDIANS!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over Brewers- The Brewers who have the best record in baseball have now dropped their last two games as they have compiled an 11-3 road record while the struggling Reds are just 6-6 at home. Mike Leake (2-2, 3.82 ERA) has given uo the long ball this season but has still only allowed 30 hits in 35 1/3 innings. Leake has worked in the seventh inning of all five of his starts and he swings the bat pretty well to help his cause. Take the REDS!

Oakland at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over A's- The current World Series Champion Boston Red Sox are a lowly 6-10 at Fenway Park and the West Division Champion Oakland A's are 12-4 on the road. This is surprising on both accounts. Inconsistent Clay Buchholz (1-2, 66.66 ERA) gets the start for the Red Sox who are just 3-11 in their last 14 meetings against Oakland even though they split six games last season. This time it's BOSTON!

Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Phillies over Nationals- Both clubs will be sending their 'best' to the mound tonight as the Nationals Stephen Strasburgh (2-2, 4.24 ERA) faces former Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee (3-2, 3.29) and this should be a great contest to watch. Strasburgh has struggled on the road where his ERA is 9.00 and opponents are hitting .325. Take advantage of the home field...take PHILADELPHIA.

Toronto at Kansas City 8:10 ET
Royals over Blue Jays- The Kansas City Royals may end up the surprise team in the American League as they have been adding talent season by season and as of now are two games over .500. The Royals who are now 19-7 in their last 26 home games and are 44-19 in their last 63 games as a favorite. That is a large sample and I don't want to buck it. Add the fact that Kansas City is 22-7 in Jeremy Guthrie's (2-1,4.22 ERA) 29 starts. Take the ROYALS!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:00 ET

Reds over Brewers- Cincinnati's Homer Bailey (1-2 6.15 ERA) has gone from the 'no-hit kid' to batting practice pitcher as he has surrendered 39 hits in only 26 1/3 innings. Now he must face the Milwaukee Brewers who currently have the best record in baseball (20-8) and he hasn't fared well against the 'Brew Crew' as he is 3-7 with a 5.36 ERA lifetime against them. The Reds lead the majors in stolen bases led by Billy Hamilton with 11 and tonight they score enough runs. Take CINCINNATI!

Atlanta at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Braves- The Miami Marlins have turned their home field into an advantage many can envy as they have now won 10 of 14 as hosts and four straight. We posted and won with Miami yesterday and we are once again bucking some strong trends as Atlanta is 22-7 in their last 29 meetings in Miami and the Braves are 40-16 against the Marlins in their last 56 meetings. Miami will have their work cut out for themselves as Aaron Harang (3-1, 0.85 ERA) who held the Marlins to only one run in six innings in his start one week ago. Tonight, it's the MARLINS!

Atlanta at Miami 7:10 ET

Marlins over Braves- Two of the NL's top young pitchers face-off in Miami where the Marlins will start Jose Fernandez (3-1, 1.99 ERA) is up against Alex Wood (2-3, 1.54). Wood has allowed only 27 hits in 35 innings and has a WHIP (walks and hits per inning) of 0.97 while Fernandez's WHIP is 0.92. Miami who is just 2-10 on the road are 9-4 at home although the Braves are 22-6 in the last 28 meetings in Miami. 'Home Sweet Home'...take the MARLINS!

Colorado at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Rockies- Arizona looked like they were out of their funk having won three straight and had a 5-0 lead of Philadelphia before going scoreless the last 15 innings of the series dropping the last two games. Only 2-13 at home they send their most effective hurler in left-hander Wade Miley (2-2, 4.50) who has allowed only 30 hits in 36 innings. Miley's best outing of the season was against the Rockies where he went eight innings giving up just two runs. Take ARIZONA!

Pittsburgh at St Louis 4:05 ET

Pirates over Cardinals- Boy, do I hate coming back with a losing team especially one that has been shut out the day before. The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a rocky start (9-15) after their most successful season in over 20 years. The Pirates have now lost four straight, 7-of-8 and 8-of-10. The Bucc's have scored only four runs in their last four games and are 107 in their last eight meetings in St. Louis. Yet, Pittsburgh is sending their 'ace' Francisco Liriano (0-3, 4.22 ERA) who has pitched in tough luck allowing only 28 hits in 32 innings. In a mild surprise watch for the PIRATES!

Cleveland at San Francisco 4:05 ET

Indians over Giants- These rare rivals are facing each other for the first time since June of 2011 and the Giants have taken the last four meetings. But, pitching is the key to baseball especially during inter-league play where hitters have not seen certain pitchers. Zach McAllister (3-0, 2.28 ERA) wil square off against former Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum (1-1, 6.43 ERA) who is 8-10 in 23 career interleague starts. The Indians are 4-0 in McAllisters's starts and win against today. Take CLEVELAND!

Boston at Toronto 1:07 ET

Blue Jays over Red Sox- Well, the Red Sox bounced bad from their five error and blowout loss to the Yankees with a much needed win in Toronto. This afternoon Boston sends the inconsistent Clay Buchholz (0-2, 7.71 ERA) who has allowed 33 hits in only 18 2/3 innings of work. The Red Sox have been just as inconsistent as a team going 2-7 straight-up after a win. Look for the Blue Jays to bounce back today. Take TORONTO!

Philadelphia at Arizona 9:40 ET

Diamondbacks over Phillies- Arizona who is only 1-11 at home are sending one of their young arms to the mound against the veteran Phillies. After dropping seven of eight the D'Backs managed to win their last two in Chicago against the Cubs. The Phil are starting Roberto Hernandez (0-1, 5.75 ERA) who allowed six runs in his last four innings while Arizona is starting Josh Collmenter (0-2, 4.50) who was 0-2 with a 4.91 ERA in six career games against the Phillies. Take DIAMONDBACKS!

Pittsburgh at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Pirates over the Cardinals- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit a lull at the plate scoring only 13 runs in their last seven contests and are averaging only 3.6 runs per game. The Pirates have dropped 11 of their last 14 but did take 2-of-3 from the Cardinals earlier in April. Gerrit Cole (2-1,3.67 ERA) gets the start for Pittsburgh while Shelby Miller (1-2, 3.57) get the nod for the Cards. Miller is 0-5 with a 5.93 ERA versus the Pirates. Take PITTSBURGH!

Kansas City at Baltimore 7:05 ET

Royals over Orioles- Hear are the Kansas City Royals a 4-8 team on the road at a virtual pick'em game at Baltimore in a contest they opened as the favorite. This certainly favors the Royals as they are 40-19 in their last 59 games as a favorite. The odd on this battle swing with the pitching and Kansas City is starting Yordano Ventura (1-1, 2.65 ERA) who has allowed only 12 hits in 17 innings while Oriole starter Ubaldo Jimenez (0-3, 6.75) who has yet to regain his form and has allowed 22 hits in 15 innings. Take KANSAS CITY!

Baltimore at Toronto 7:07 ET

Blue Jays over Orioles- 'We' used the Blue Jays on top yesterday and were reward with an easy win over Baltimore who just doesn't seem to be able to get it done north of the border. The Orioles are a terrible 13-41 in their last 54 games in Toronto. They are also just 5-11 in their last 16 road games as it is. The O's will have a pitching advantage entering this contest as Chris Tillman (2-1, 1.71 ERA) take the hill and he has allowed just 22 hits in 26 innings. Still, baseball is a game of streaks and it's the Blue Jays time. Take TORONTO!

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET

Pirates over Reds- This is the sixth meeting of these two rivals already this season and the Reds have taken three of the five decisions so far. Last night Jonny Cueto dominated the Pirates shut down Pittsburgh and tonight might be just as tough as Alfredo Simon (2-1, 0.86 ERA) take the mound. Charlie Morton (0-2, 4.32) take the hill for Pittsburgh and he has five career wins over the Reds the most of any team. Take PITTSBURGH!

L.A. Angels at Washington 7:05 ET

Nationals over Angels- Albert Pujols stole the storyline surrounding this match-up as everyone was praising and comparing the talents of Washington's Bryce Harper and the Angels' Mike Trout. L.A. Has taken the first two in this series and send Jered Weaver (1-2, 4.74 ERA) who is battling tendinits and has missed seven weeks with a broken elbow. Look for the Nationals to savage the final game of this set as Gio Gonzalez (3-1, 2.88) who is 7-2 with a 2.54 ERA in 10 career starts against the Angels gets the win. Take WASHINGTON!

New York Yankees at Boston 7:10 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- Another meeting of 'first and worst' as the 27-time World Champions are back on top of the AL East...the starts and planets are back in alinement. Oh really? Jacoby Ellsbury returns to Boston and it will be interesting to see how the Red Sox fans react to the two-time Series Champion. New York took 3-of-4 in Yankee Stadium last week and will be starting their free agent prize Masahiro Tanaka (2-0, 2.05 ERA) who gets a taste of the baseball's biggest rivalry. Yanks getting healthy and have won six of last eight. Take NEW YORK!

Kansas City at Cleveland 7:05 ET

Indians over Royals- The Indians are finding the going a bit tougher in Franconas' second season in Cleveland as the team struggles to reach .500. This is a match of two hard throwing right-handers in the Royals James Shields (1-2, 2.00 ERA) and the Indians' Danny Salazar (0-2, 7.71). Shields has allowed only one earned run in each of his last three starts while Salazar has struggled. Even though Kansas City is 19-8 in Shields last 27 starts but the Royals are just 2-7 in their last nine meetings in Cleveland. Add that the Indians are 37-16 in their last 53 games as a favorite. Take CLEVELAND!

Baltimore at Toronto 7:05 ET

Blue Jays over Orioles- After a nine game road trip and a day off the Raptors should be ready to play with a healthy line-up. R. A. Dickey (1-3, 6.26 ERA) gets the start for the Blue Jays and Dickey is just not effective unless he is throwing strikes. In his lone win he threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings and after two straight bad outings he's ready to throw strikes. Baltimore has been terrible in Toronto going 13-40 in their last 53 games in Toronto. Take BLUE JAYS!