Toronto at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET

Rays over Blue Jays- After a strong 15-8 start that had them keeping pace with the Yankees, the Blue Jays have lost four in a row and seven of nine The Rays could have been in the same boat as the Blue Jays After starting a 10-game West Coast trip with six consecutive wins, the Rays lost three in a row. For Toronto today, it will be veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman (3-1, 2.13 ERA). The Rays will turn to right-hander Drew Rasmussen (3-1, 2.89). Rasmussen has allowed just two earned runs while winning his last three starts. The Blue Jays have won Gausman's last four starts, as he has picked up three of the wins with one no-decision. In 17 career games against Tampa Bay, including 15 starts, Gausman is 7-6 with a 4.00 ERA. Rasmussen is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA in three appearances (two starts) against the Blue Jays. Take TAMPA BAY!

New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

White Sox over Yankees- This Chicago team may be the White sox but the team from New York is 'White Hot' with the best record in baseball as they have won 15 of 17 games. Chicago is expected to win the AL Central and after a slow start they have moved above .500 by winning seven of their last eight. White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease (3-1, 2.38 ERA) is set to face Yankees righty Luis Gil, who makes his season debut. Gil was 1-1 with a 3.07 ERA in six starts last season, with 38 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings. The Sox are 72-33 as home favorites and thats a huge sample. Take CHICAGO!

Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels 7:05 ET

Rays over Angles- The AL MVP and all everything Shohei Ohtani (3-2, 3.08 ERA) is beginning to heat up both at the plate after a slow start and on the mound where he struck out 11 Red Sox in seven inning without allowing a run last time out. His mound opponent with be the Rays ace Shane McClanahan (2-2, 3.06) who in two starts against the Angles is 1-0 allowing three runs in 10 innings and six hits with 12 strikeouts. After getting no-hit and embarrassed by their 12-0 loss yesterday will be fully focused to day. Take TAMPA BAY!

Miami at Arizona 9:40 ET

Marlins over Diamondbacks- The last time Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner (1-1, 1.50 ERA) last took the moundhe was ejected after one inning when he was checked for a foreign substance. Arizona has produced 10 victories in its past 13 games, while Miami has dropped eight of its past nine. The Diamondbacks have won each of their first four meetings against Miami this season by one run, including a 4-3 victory on Monday. Bumgarner, 32, owns a 3-4 record and 3.86 ERA in 13 career starts against Miami. The Marlins will counter with promising left-hander Jesus Luzardo (2-2, 3.08), who allowed two runs on three hits over six-plus innings in a 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Take MIAMI!

Oakland at Detroit 7:10 ET

Tigers over A's- The Tigers were supposed to be 'new' and 'refreshed' this season with higher expectations but they currently have the worst record in the AL as they were just swept four games in Houston and have lost six in-a-row. Oakland not be be out done has dropped nine straight as they just don't hit. The A's have only two of 12 position players hitting above .225 and after continuous season of quality players leaving the franchise it has taken its toll. Michael Pineda (1-1, 3.77 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season for Detroit. He's 4-1 with a 3.05 ERA in seven career starts against Oakland. Take the TIGERS!

Miami at San Diego 6:10 ET

Marlins over Padres- Trevor rogers (1-4, 6.14 ERA) has had two terrible outings allowing 12 runs in 5.2 innings but otherwise he's allowed just three earned runs in 16 innings. He threw to a 2.64 ERA last season surrendering just 107 hits in 133 innings and I expect a 'bounce-back' performance here. San Diego will send Joe (No-Hit) Musgrove (4-0, 1.97) to the hill and he has been outrageous striking out 33 in 32 innings with just two walks. Still, it's MIAMI!

Tampa Bay at Seattle 4:10 ET

Rays over Mariners- What a difference a week can make as Tampa Bay has won their last six games and Seattle has lost six in-a-row. The rays will start Ryan Yarbrough (0-0, 19.29 ERA) will make his second start after working through a groin injury early in the season. He is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in one career start against the Mariners, on Aug. 11, 2019. Seattle is 1-11 in their last 12 games and it looks like all the good fortune that came their way last season is gone. Take TAMPA BAY!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 1:35 ET

Brewers over Braves- Wonderful 3-2 'Money' Game win for Atlanta Saturday and I think that I'm going to like Sunday even better. Milwaukee is start Aaron Ashby (0-2, 2.33 ERA) who thrown well enough in win allowing more than one run in six appearances and has three game where he didn't allow any runs. Atlanta will send out veteran Charlie Morton (1-3, 6.85) who has been good to 'us' over the years but is on the downside and slipping fast allowing 17 runs and 23 hits in four starts covering 18 innings. As we would say 'stick a fork in he he's done.' Take MILWAUKEE!

Miami at San Diego 8:40 ET

Marlins over Padres- Miami dropped their sixth straight last night as they have struggled getting the hit they have needed losing four of the six by one run. Pablo Lopez (3-1, 1.29) has been the Marlins best the past three seasons and is looking to post a win after getting tagged wit a loss against Arizona the first runs he surrendered in four starts. San Diego's Sean Manaea (2-2, 3.60) came over from Oakland and pitched seven no-hit innings in his debut but has struggled of late surrendering 10 runs in his last 11 innings, take MIAMI!

Colorado at Arizona 8:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Rockies- Colorado's Kyle Freeman (1-3, 4.85 ERA) after getting bombed in his first two starts has settled down and has allowed just one earned run in his last two outings lasting 12 innings. Arizona Zach Davies (1-1, 4.24) had his best turn last six days ago against St.Louis not allowing an earned run in five innings. Take ARIZONA!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:20 ET

Braves over Brewers- I know how hot Milwaukee is 'we' used them as out Megabucks winner yesterday and I am aware how bad it has been for Atlanta losers in five of their last seven. The Brewers are No. 2 on offense averaging 5.01 runs per game but the Braves have pitching that ranked No. 4 with Max Fried (3-2, 3.00 ERA) and he has surrendered five runs in his last four starts in 24.1 innings. Last year's Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burns (1-1, 1.93) takes the hill for Milwaukee who is 4-9 in their last 13 games on the road against left-handed starters. Take ATLANTA!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:20 ET

Brewers over Braves- These Two clubs met in the NL Division Series last season with Atlanta losing the first game and then winning three straight and eventually won the World Series. Milwaukee scored just six runs in the entire series and were shutout twice. Scoring runs doesn't seem like an issue now as the Brewers belted six home runs yesterday and is 8-1 in their last nine and 17-5 the best record in MLB during this span. Lefty Eric Lauer (2-0, 1.93 ERA) takes the hill for the Brew Crew and he has had back-to-back starts with double-digit strikeouts. The Braves have scored three runs or fewer 15 times already this season and lead the Big League's in strikeouts with 250. Take MILWAUKEE!

New York Mets at Philadelphia 6:45 ET

Phillies over Mets- I tried this last Friday (betting Philly and Nola against the Mets) and Aaron Nola (1-3, 3.90 ERA) struck out nine but New York used five different pitchers and no-hit Philadelphia. The Mets are 3-3 since and will start Taijuan Walker (0-0.0.00) who has allow just two hits in seven inning work. I expect the Mets to control the East but this is a spot the Phillies look to atone for their hitless performance last Friday. Take PHILADELPHIA!

New York Yankees at Toronto 7:05 ET

Yankees over Blue Jays- One of the most profitable way of betting baseball is to play streaks both winning and losing on and against. Right now I don't think it matter who the Yankees are playing the believe that they will win and they have 11 straight times. I'm sure there will be plenty of Toronto action not believing the could be swept at home. New York will start Nestor Cortes (1-0, 1.31 ERA) who is the Bronx Bombers modern version of Whitey Ford as he has 28 K's and just three base-on-balls in 21 innings. Take NEW YORK YANKEES!

San Francisco at Los Angeles 10:10ET

Giants over Dodgers- Do you remember that the Giants won 107 games last season and the Dodgers 106 and both team are actually better (on paper) this season and one of the bigger acquisitions was made by San Francisco. Coming over from the White Sox where he was 13-5 with a 2.37 ERA last season Carlos Rodon is 3-0 with a 1.17 ERA in four starts and has 38 K's in just 23 innings. Julio Urias, who will take the mound for the Dodgers allowed one run over six innings at Arizona on Wednesday. Urias (1-1, 2.50) has faced the Giants 20 times (14 starts) and is 2-3 with a 2.61 ERA. In what started as baseball's most intense rivalry in New York over 100 years ago still carries a fierce attitude when against each other. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

St. Louis at Kansas City 8:10 ET

Royals over Cardinals- Man are the Royals in a funk or what...or do they really stink. Think of this they have lost four in-a-row and lost 9-of-11 including three by shutout and have scored just six runs in their last four game and are dead last in MLB batting at .213 and runs scored with just 63. But, if there is one thing the can wake up their bats is being confronted with their 'Show Me' series rivals from St, Louis. It's not quite the same for the Cardinals as their sights have always been first and foremost on the Chicago Cubs. With tough luck brad Keller (0-2, 2.17 ERA) on the hill, thy have a shot. Take KANSAS CITY!

N.Y. Yankees at Toronto 7:05 ET

Yankees over Blue Jays- Toronto was everybody's favorite to win the AL East and after a poor finish and some key personal changes the Yankees believe that they can take it all. I know they still have issues but they are playing better than expected right now and baseball is such a game of streaks in the longest of all seasons. Without having Sanchez to throw at the pitching staffs ERA is 2.25 runs per game better with a team ERA of 2.90. New York's weak spot Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.07 ERA) has been excellent and he need be as the Blue Jays Alek Manoah (4-0, 1.44) will take the hill. TAKE NEW YORK YANKEES!

Atlanta at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Braves over Mets- There appears to be a 'new order' in the NL East as the Mets have taken the lead and look like the team to beat. The new-look Braves -- with Matt Olson manning first base instead of stalwart Freddie Freeman, who hit .293 with nine homers and 50 RBIs in 99 games at Citi Field -- will meet the Mets fresh off an opening month in which New York showed it is a much different team than a year ago.Left-hander Max Fried (2-2, 3.00 ERA) is scheduled to start for Atlanta against New York right-hander Chris Bassitt (3-1, 2.25 ERA). Both Fried and Bassitt earned the wins in their most recent starts on Tuesday, when Fried allowed one run over six innings as the Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 and Bassitt tossed six scoreless innings in the Mets' 3-0 victory over the Cardinals. Fried is 4-3 with a 2.78 ERA in 16 career games (11 starts) against the Mets. Bassitt has never faced the Braves. Take ATLANTA!

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

White Sox over Angels- Chicago who is the heavy favorite to win the AL Central posted a 4-0 win over the Angels yesterday and still have dropped 10 of their last 12 games. The White Sox will throw left-hander Dallas Keuchel (1-2, 9.00 ERA) against Angels right-hander Michael Lorenzen (2-1, 2.93) on Sunday. Keuchel's ERA has soared after surrendering 10 runs in one inning against Cleveland two starts ago but rebounded his next time out. Take the WHITE SOX!

Atlanta at Texas 7:05 ET

Rangers over Braves- Texas has lost four straight and it is all due to the lack of run production scoring just nine times in their last four games and their pitching hasn't been much help ranking No. 26 allowing 4.96 RPG. Atlanta will start Bryce Elder (1-2, 4.30 ERA) who has surrendered 11 walks in his last two starts and will be opposed by Dane Dunning (0-1, 4.91) who has 15 strikeouts in his last 10 innings of work. The Braves are 0-4 in the last four meetings in Texas and the Rangers are 5-1 in their last six games as home underdogs. Take TEXAS!

Cleveland at Oakland 9:40 ET

A's over Watch Dogs- Cleveland Aaron Civale (0-2, 9.58 ERA) has yet to have an outing where he allowed less runs than innings pitched and this will be his fourth start off the year. The A's Frankie Montas (2-2, 3.28) is making his fifth start of the season and is off his longest outing of the year of seven innings allowing just three hits and he has surrendered just five hits in his last 13.1 innings pitched. Oakland has dominated this series winning 16 of the last 21 meetings including 10-4 at home. Cleveland has lost seven straight and have scored just nine runs over that span. Take OAKLAND!

L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox 7:10 ET

White Sox over Angels- L.A. is the No. 3 scoring team in the AL at 5.1 RPG and will be up against one of Chicago's hardest to hit hurlers in Lucas Giolito (0-0, 1.13 ERA) who has yet to win a game despite allowing just one run on two starts and has 15 strikeouts in eight innings. But playing as a team where they are (home) the White Sox are 64-28 in their last 92 as favorites and 17-4 in their last 21 during Game 1 of a series while the Angles at 1-6 in the first game of their series. Take the WHITE SOX!

Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Phillies over Mets- It seems a bit strange to me that the New York Mets with the best record in baseball (14-6) with their best pitcher this season to date on the mound against a .500 team are a virtual pick-em at home. Tylor Megill (3-0, 2.35 ERA) has allowed just 13 hits in 16.1 innings while striking out 15 and walking only two. Philadelphia behind hot hitting Bryce Harper and has won their last four sweeping Colorado at home. The Phillies Aaron Nola (1-2, 3.74) is off his best outing of the season allowing just one hit in seven innings against the Brewers and has allowed only 14 hits in 22 innings this season. The Whiz-Kids are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings...take PHILADELPHIA!

Houston at Texas 8:05 ET

Rangers over Astros- Both of these Texas clubs have gone through some off-season changes as they made major player personnel moves revolving around their shortstops. The Rangers signed Corey Seager to play the keystone position in Arlington while Houston has suffered the unfortunate loss of Carlos Correa in Free Agency to Minnesota. The changes have hurt the Astros who are 7-8 while Texas hasn't been able to take advantage of their new infield combination (Semien) and are just 5-10 on the season. The Astros have dropped five of their last six and will start Jake Odorizzi (0-2, 9.00 ERA) who has more walks (seven) than strikeouts (five) and his mound opponent will be Taylor Hearn (0-1, 7.59) who is 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA in seven career appearances against Houston. Take TEXAS!

Boston at Toronto 7:00 ET

Red Sox over Blue Jays- These two met at Fenway Park for a 3-game set last week with the Blue Jays capturing 2-of-3 and they finished 4-2 on their six game road trip. Boston will start right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (1-0. 3.68 ERA) in the opener against right-hander Jose Berrios (1-0, 6.35). Eovaldi allowed one run in 4 2/3 innings Tuesday against Toronto and did not factor in the decision. He gave up seven hits and one walk while striking out six in the game won 2-1 by Boston. In 10 career games (nine starts), Eovaldi is 1-2 with a 4.33 ERA against Toronto. Eovaldi has not allowed more than two walks in 22 straight regular-season starts to match his career best. Berrios earned the win on Wednesday at Boston when he allowed one run, eight hits and one walk while striking out six in six innings. Toronto won 6-1. In eight career starts against Boston, he is 1-5 with a 4.05 ERA. Take BOSTON!

Texas at Oakland 4:10 ET

Rangers over A's- The Rangers have a 'new' look with the keystone infielders shortstop Corey Seager and 2nd baseman as Marcus Semien have come to Texas via free agency and after a poor start have won their last three. Garrett Richards will start for the Lone Star boys as the Rangers are looking toward a 'bullpen' game while the A's will start Cole Irvin (1-1, 4.32 ERA) who was 2-2 with a 4.03 ERA against Texas last season. Rangers have won the last four meetings and Oakland 1-5 in their last six games overall. Take TEXAS!

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 2:10 ET

White Sox over Twins- I don't usually look to end losing streaks but in this situation I believe that I have the better of it. Chicago after starting 6-2 hasn't won since a week ago Saturday will be starting Lucas Giolito (0-0, 0.00 ERA) who get his first start since being remover after four innings in his first start against Detroit when he allowed just one hit and had six strikeouts. One solid reason to take the Pale Hose is that 'washed-up' (I hope) Chris Archer take the hill for the Twins. Take the CHICAGO WHITE SOX!

L.A. Dodgers at San Diego 8:40 ET

Padres over Dodgers- San Diego's starting pitcher Yu Darvish (1-1, 6.28 ERA) can be as hard to hit as anybody in baseball bit when his 'gyro' ball isn't working he is meat. After beginning the season with six innings of no-hit ball against Arizona and was then was bombed by the Giants for nine runs in 1.2 innings but rebounded last time out against the Braves going 6.2 allowing just one run. Take SAN DIEGO!

St. Louis at Cincinnati 4:10 ET

Reds over Cardinals- Every year there is a team that just can't win and the public plays 'against' them all season and can show a tidy profit, but me, nah, that's too easy and usually you have to lay heavy wood. Cincinnati appears to be that team and sometimes not all that often they become a 'play' despite the past performances. The Reds have two wins in 13 games and one of those victories went to Tyler Mahle (1-1, 7.82 ERA)and he has had two straight poor outings and after going 13-6 with a 3.75 ERA in 2021 I expect a return to form. Take CINCINNATI!

Milwaukee at Philadelphia 4:05 ET

Phillies over Brewers- The Phillies pulled off a late come-from-behind win over the Brewers last night and are looking to make up for their 2-5 road trip and they will start their ace Zack Wheeler (0-2, 9.39 ERA) who was bombed by Miami his last time out surrendering seven earned runs in 3.0 innings with six walks in seven innings total of work. On the other side Milwaukee will start Adrian Houser (0-2, 2.89) who has thrown well with no support. Everything shifts today. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Texas at Oakland 9:40 ET

Rangers over Athletics- The storyline on this match-up is that tonight's opposing pitchers were high school teammates. Oakland's Adam Oller (0-1, 13.50 ERA) who was acquired from the Mets in the Chris Bassitt trade will be challenged by former school mate Glenn Otto (0-3, 9.26 in 2021) was called up from Triple-A ball to start tonight. The Rangers have struggled against the A's in recent years but end up favored on the road. Take TEXAS!

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over White Sox- Chicago is supposed walk over the AL Central this season but are in the middle of a 4-game losing streak while Minnesota who was a complete disaster last year just finished a seven game road trip and have a more positive attitude this season. The Twins will start Bailey Ober (1-1, 3.27 ERA) and he is off his first win of the year allowing just unearned two runs. The White Sox hold a 14-6 edge in the last 20 meetings but that trend changes today. Take MINNESOTA!

Milwaukee at Philadelphia 7:10 ET

Phillies over Brewers- Milwaukee has won four straight and head to Philadelphia who has a mirror record of the Brewers who are 8-5 while the Phillies are 5-8 and have lost 7-of-9. The Brewers will start Freddy Peralta (0-1, 11.57 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 5.93 ERA in four starts against the Phillies and they are 0-4 in the last four meetings. Whiz Kids are 5-1 at home in their last six games. Take PHILADELPHIA!

St. Louis at Miami 6:40 ET

Marlins over Cardinals- Here I go again trying to beat the Cardinals and it's something I struggle with because over the year they have been one of the most consistent solid teams fundamentally as they are 25-8 in their last 33 road games. Miami will be sending their ace Pablo Lopez (1-0, 0.87 ERA) who in two starts has allowed just seven hits and one run and they are 5-2 in their last seven home games. Take MIAMI.

Minnesota at Kansas City 2:10 ET

Twins over Royals- It seems a bit weird to me that the former Cy Young and World Series winner who has 219 career wins over 16 years is an underdog at home. Kansas City's Zack Greinke (0-0, 2.45 ERA) has been more than serviceable going 11 innings in two starts while allowing just three runs and a pair of walks. Twins starter Joe Ryan (1-1, 2.70) who has surrendered just seven hits in 10 innings and just three runs with 11 strikeouts. The Twin City guys are 4-1 on the road and their new look seems to be working. Take MINNESOTA!

San Francisco at New York Mets 1:10 ET

Mets over Giants- When I was younger I would skip school and make my way to Sea Stadium to see the Giants and Mets but it was to see Willie Mays. And oh yeah that skipping school part was true but I was a high school teacher at the time...moving forward, The Mets got stumped yesterday but still lead the NL East and are 4-1 at home. Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 0.84 ERA) who was 1-5 last season has put that behind him and has two outstanding outings amounting to 10 2/3 innings, one run, five hits and 11 K's with two walks. He's ready to be a part fo the fun as it has been four years since he had a winning season. Take NEW YORK M-E-T-S!

Toronto at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Twins- A pair of struggling veterans face-off here are Minnesota's Jose Berrios (0-0, 11.81 ERA) will oppose Boston's Nick Pivetta (0-1, 9.39). Pivetta has made seven starts against Toronto in his career and is 1-2 with a 5.77 ERA while Berrios who has yet to be effective since coming over from the Twins is 0-0 with a 11.81 ERA and he is 0-5 with a 4.43 ERA in seven starts against the Red Sox. Take BOSTON!

L.A. Angels at Houston 6:40 ET

Angels over Astros- MVP Shohei Ohtani (0-2, 7.56 ERA) is looking for his first win of the year and he has his only nemesis the Astros who he has struggle against when pitching and is 0-3 with a 5.92 ERA but has 32 strikeouts in 24 innings. Houston will start Jake Odorizzi (0-1, 6.48) and he is 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA against the Angels and they are just 2-6 in their last eight games as underdogs. Take L.A. ANGELS!

Tampa Bay at Chicago Cubs 7:40 ET

Rays over Cubs- Tampa Bay needs a win here to finish their road trip 3-3 and have spent the past six days playing in Chicago and have not had a day off since their opener April 8th. The Rays will start Drew Rasmussen (0-1, 5.00 ERA) and he will be up against the Cubs Marcus Stroman (0-1, 6.00) who has struggled against the Rays going 5-7 with a 4.57 in 15 appearances against Tampa. The Rays are 7-1 in their last eight inter-league games and are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings and the Cubs are 0-5 in their last five games against right-handed starters. Take TAMPA BAY!

Philadelphia at Colorado 8:40 ET

Phillies over Rockies- Philadelphia will send right-hander Kyle Gibson (1-1, 3.09 ERA) to the mound against left-hander Kyle Freeland (0-2, 10.00) on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game set. Gibson is slated to make just his second career start against the Rockies. In his only appearance vs. Colorado, on Aug. 15, 2020 in Denver, he allowed two runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings and got the victory for the Texas Rangers. Freeland has had a difficult time keeping people off base as opponents are batting .350 against his with a double-digit ERA. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Toronto at Boston 7:10 ET

Red Sox over Blue Jays- Toronto has alternated wins and losses in their last seven games and are off a 4-3 win on Sunday over Oakland. The Blue Jays will start Yusei Kikuchi (0-1, 5.40 ERA) who is off three seasons with Seattle where failed to post a winning record and he is 0-1 with a 5.92 ERA against the Red Sox. Boston will send Nathan Eovaldi (1-0, 4.50) to the hill and he is 1-2 with a 4.56 ERA in nine career starts against the Blue Jays. Sawx are 7-3 following a loss. Take BOSTON!

St. Louis at Miami 6:40 ET

Marlins over Cardinals- The Cardinals will send veteran Adam Wainwright (1-1. 3.48 ERA) to the bump who at 40 years old is coming off another great season as he was 17-7 with a 3.05 ERA in 2021. Wainwright is 6-2 with a 3.08 ERA in his career against the Marlins. Miami will start Jesus Luzardo who is coming off a career high 12 strikeouts in just five innings allowing just two hits against the Angels and received no decision. The Marlins are 5-1 in their last six games at home and will stop a six-game losing streak to the Cardinals today. Take MIAMI!

Philadelphia at Colorado 8:40 ET

Phillies over Rockies- He's Baaaack...after a dreadful start Bryce Harper has lit up the stat column the last two games hitting his second home run in as many days and collected 4 hits, scored 4 runs and had 4 RBI's. The 6-3 Rockies are off a home loss to the Cubs Sunday and will be starting Chad Kuhl who is off a decent first time out start after five tenuous years with Pittsburgh where he was 25-30 with a 4.44 ERA. Aaron Nola (1-1, 6.75 ERA) has been banged around in his first two starts giving up seven runs in 9.1 innings but striking out 12. Although the Phillies have struggled in the Mile High City they are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as favorites and the Rockies are 3-10 in their last 10 games as home underdogs. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Chicago Cubs at Colorado 3:10 ET

Rockies over Cubs- Chicago who has now dropped 3-of-4 will send veteran lefty Drew Smyly (1-0, 0.00 ERA) to the hill and he will be pitching for his sixth different team in the past six years. He is coming off his career season with 11 wins last season with Atlanta but has only five other wins in the last five years. The Cubs are 19-51 in their last 70 games as underdogs and the Rockies are 29-11 in their last 40 as favorites. Take COLORADO!

Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

White Sox over Rays- This is one of those I don't care who pitches for either side as I just want this team here against this other side.I feel as though Tampa Bay has been doing it with mirrors the past couple of years and maybe it has caught up with them this season (we'll see it is still early). The Rays have lost four straight and have scored 2, 2, 3 and 2 runs in those losses and too me they are js ust not the 'same.' Take WHITE SOX!

San Francisco at Cleveland 1:40 ET

Giants over Watch Dogs- I don't see Aaron Civale (12-5, 3.84 ERA in '21) being an underdog here so the oddsmaker must be aware of some things that I am not and I will defer to him and Alex Wood (10-4, 3.83 in '20). Although these two don't meet very often and I am not going as far back as the 1954 Willie Mays catch World Series but the Giants are 9-1 the last 10 meetings. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

St. Louis at Milwaukee 7:10 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- The Brew Crew got spanked last night by the Cardinals but tonight they get their revenge against the Red Birds and Steven Matz (0-1, 21.00 ERA). Maqtz was crushed for seven earned runs on nine hits in just three innings work 'if you call it that' against Pittsburgh. Image what the Brewers can do. Milwaukee will start Adrian Houser (0-1, 4.91) who showed great promise last season (10-6, 3.22 ERA) pitching 35 more innings than hits allowed. Take MILWAUKEE!

Philadelphia at Miami 6:10 ET

Marlins over Phillies- The Marlins have opened their home season with a pair of wins over the Phillies and it was pitching more than anything else as they surrendered only four runs combined in both games. Philadelphia will start 'Lone' Ranger Suarez (0-0, 10.13 ERA) and Miami will start Trevor Rogers (0-1, 3.60) who threw to a 2.64 ERA surrendering only 107 hits in 133 innings with 157 strikeouts. The Phillies are now 4-11 in their last 15 games in Miami including 0-5 in the last five. Take MIAMI!

Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET

White Sox over Rays- It has been four years and four different teams for Rays starter Corey Kluber (0-0, 0.00 ER) who was 20-7 in 2018 with Cleveland but has won just seven games since. He worked 4.2 innings against Baltimore allowing no runs and just three hits while striking out five but his problem is that he is pitching for the Rays and they have lost their last three and 4-of-5 while Chicago has won 5-of-6 since an opening loss to Detroit. White Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 games against right-handed starters. Take CHICAGO WHITE SOX!

Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox 7:10 ET

White Sox over Rays- Oh yeah! Well not this time. Tampa bay starter Drew Rasmussen has made 11 career starts and has yet to be tagged with a loss and is 3-0 with a 2.15. Dylan Cease (1-0, 1.80 ERA) take the hill for the Pale Hose. Hey, did any of you guys or gales catch the performance by the Rays yesterday will they did catch a thing either. This is the worst I've seen the Rays look since I confused them with the old Cream colored Bucs days. Take WHITE SOX!

Philadelphia at Miami 6:40 ET

Marlins over Phillies- There is something about this Phillies team that makes me think that they have just enough talent to lose. 'We' played against them last night and will do it against tonight. Pablo Lopez Miami's best the past three seasons with and ERA of 3.07 last season allowing 30 less hits than innings pitched. The Phillies are now 4-10 in their last 14 games in Miami and are 3-7 in their last 10 starts against right handed pitching. Take MIAMI!

Washington at Pittsburgh 6:35 ET

Pirates over Nationals- Yeah, that's right...Daniel Vogelbach is taking his whacks and the Nationals pitching staff better take cover because it's bombs away when he connects. The 'BIG' guy is said to weigh in at 270 pounds but it looks more like the 300 range and I don't mean hits. Washington is sending the very hittable Erick Fedde who has a six year career ERA of 5.01 and this UNLV product will get pounded today. Take PITTSBURGH!

Philadelphia at Miami 6:40 ET

Marlins over Phillies- The Marlins host Philadelphia in their home opener after having dropped four of five on their early West coast trip defeating the Giants once and losing twice to the Dodgers. The Phillies are even at 3-3 and just dropped two-of-three home games to the Mets. Miami will start Sandy Alcantara who has a career ERA of 3.40 over six MLB seasons and only surrendering three hits in five inning in his first start although take the loss against San Francisco. The Phillies are 3-7 against righty starters and are 4-9 in their last 13 games in Miami and the Marlins are 7-2 in their last nine at home. Take MIAMI!

Washington at Pittsburgh 6:35 ET

Pirates over Nationals- It looks pretty much like the same old Pittsburgh clubs that has dropped three of their last five games while Washington lost their first three games but have won 3-of-4 since. The Nationals will start Joan Adon (0-1, 8.31 ERA) and the Pirates will start JT Brubaker (0-1, 12.00) with both of these hurlers coming off atrocious opening game performances. The thing here is that the Pirates being favored gives them the edge. Take PITTSBURGH!

St. Louis at Milwaukee 5:14 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- Brandon Woodruff who had a 2.56 ERA as a starter for Milwaukee last season but was racked for seven runs in 3.2 innings in his opening start against the Cubs. The Brewers return home after splitting their first six games on the road and will be up against a nemesis in Adam Wainwright who is 20-12 with a 2.60 ERA in 49 career games against the Brewers. St. Louis has had their way against the Brew Crew winning six of the last seven meetings including 4-0 at Milwaukee, but they are 4-1 in their last five home games as favorites. Take MILWAUKEE!

San Diego at San Francisco 3:45 ET

Giants over Padres- Just who is Logan Webb? Well, he has been with the Giants since 2019 and last year he had a breakout season going 11-3 with a 2.93 ERA and he was 1-0 with a 0.61 ERA striking out 17 in just 14.2 innings. San Diego will start Sean (7-innings No-hits) Manaea who like Darvish do not give up a hit in his debut for the Padres. This time like with Yu it will be different. Padres are 17-36 in their last 53 as road underdogs while the Giants are 60-24 in their last 84 as home favorites. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Boston at Detroit 1:10 ET

Tigers over Red Sox- Detroit's Eduardo Rodriguez will get the start against his former mates as he spent seven years as a Red Sox starter and had more success than most Boston hurlers winning 19 games in 2019 and was 13-8 in 2021. Nathan Evoaldi will make the start for the Sawx and he is 2-0 in four career starts against the Tigers with a 3.86 ERA. Boston is 1-4 in their last five road games while the Tigers are 12-5 at home against teams with losing records.Take DETROIT! .

New York Mets at Philadelphia 1:05 ET

Phillies over Mets- Here come the Mets with Max Scherzer making his second start for his new club and won easily his first time out defeating Washington 7-3 while surrendering three runs on three hits in six innings with six strikeouts.For the Phillies it will be Aaron Nola on the hill and the Whiz Kids are 8-2 in their last 10 games as home favorites and the fact that they are favored over Scherzer give them the edge as they are 7-1 in the last eight meetings and 20-8 in the last 28 meetings in the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Take PHILADELPHIA.

San Diego at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Padres over Giants- Did you see Yu Darvish in the opener? Well, he should be well rested having being lifted after six no-hit innings with a 4-0 lead...they lost 5-4. This time his teammates will see to it that he get the win, he just has to keep it close. The Giants will start Alex Cobb who was 7-22 the three seasons before last when he was 8-3 with his first winning year since 2017. When Darvish is sharp he is un-hittable and he throws in streaks and now is a time to get on board. Take SAN DIEGO!

L.A. Dodgers at Minnesota 7:40 ET

Dodgers over Twins- Are you kidding me, the Dodgers lineup is getting a chance to hit against Chris Archer the same guy that has 10 wins in four years and had ERA's of 5.19 and 4.66 the last two seasons. I rarely look at games they way I see this one as I see and understand that the Twins have rebuilt and have a new look team that can win but...how can you win when one of your starters hasn't had a winning season since 2014. L.A. will start Andrew Heaney who was the Angels opening day starter and finished the year with the Yankees. The ninth overall pick in 2012 by the Marlins is ready for his Dodgers debut after seven seasons with the Angles. Take LOS ANGELES DODGERS!

Toronto at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Blue Jays- Toronto is considered the favorite by many to win the AL East and believe that they have shored up their weakest liner and that is their starting pitching. The Blue Jays will start 31-yer old and three year veteran Japanese born Yusel Kikuchi who was 15-24 with Seattle. The Yankees will start Nestor, Cortes Jr. who had a number of impressive starts last season striking out 107 and allowing just 75 hits in 93 innings. The Cuban refugee was 5-1 with New York in 2019 play the Yanks are 6-1 in their last seven games against a left-handed starter. Take NEW YORK YANKEES!

New York Mets at Philadelphia 6:45 ET

Phillies over Mets- So the Mets dream of going undefeated ended yesterday in Washington but I still think they can win the NL East and then who know what if deGroom is healthy. The team that they will have to contend with is the Phillies who have enough firepower is cause a stir. Taijuan Walker is on the hill for New York and he hasn't had an impressive spring and is 0-2 with a 3.76 ERA in five starts against the Phillies. The 'Whiz Kids' will start Ranger Suarez who was 3-2 with a ERA of 1.51 in his 12 starts. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Boston at Detroit 5:10 ET

Tigers over Red Sox- Watching the Sawx and Yanks this weekend I could help but remember how Boston closed last season after a great first half when it looked like they would run away with the AL East. The Red Sox issue is with pitching and they expect to resolve this problem with Michael Wacha who has won just four games the past two years with 30 starts and has had ERA's of 6.62 and 5.05 while surrendering 180 hits in 168 innings. Take DETROIT!

Cleveland at Kansas City 2:10 ET

Royals over Watch Dogs- Won the Saturday game with KC in extra innings and then tried to press the issue on Sunday and was destroyed by the former Tribe 17-3. In this early start Cleveland will send Aaron Civale who was 10-2 before a finger sprain last season and finished 12-5. The Royals will start Carlos Hernandez who was 6-2 last season allowing only 69 hits in 86 innings. Look for them to bounce back from yesterday's embarrassment. Take KANSAS CITY!

Cleveland at Kansas City 2:10 ET

Royals over Watch Dogs- The Royals No. 1 pick out of Stanford in 2018 Kris Bubic will make his first start of the season against a depleted Cleveland squad that not only lost a number out standout players the past two seasons and lost their name as well. Cal Quantrill gets the nod for the lost tribe and they are 1-4 in their last five games at KC and the Royals are 5-1 in their last six games when favored. Take KANSAS CITY!

Cleveland at Kansas City 4:10 ET

Royals over Watchdogs- Knowing who these two teams are and aware of what today's starters have done in the past I would think the logic side would be Cleveland. But, Kansas City has come up the favorite and that was a small surprise and it indicates to me that the Royals are in position to win. Giving stats this early in the season doesn't pass any sample size. Take KANSAS CITY!

Houston at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET

Angels over Astros- American league MVP Shohei Ohtani started yesterday's opener on mound and lead off for the Angels. Unfortunately he received the loss after going 4.2 innings and surrendering just one run with nine strikeouts and went 0-4 at the plate. Los Angeles will start their No. 1 prospect Reid Detmers who was 1-3 with a 7.40 ERA in five starts with his lone win coming against the Astros in a game he worked six innings giving up one run on three hits. Houston will start Jake Odorizzi (6-7, 4.21) who is 1-3 with a 5.00 ERA in eight starts against the Angels. Take the ANGELS!

New York Mets at Washington 4:05 ET

Mets over Nationals- Here is the state of MLB on Opening Day in 2022. The Mets have what is to be considered the best No. 1 and No. 2 starters in all of baseball with Jacob Degrom and Mac Scherzer. So, who will be New York's Opening Day starter but none other than the renown Taylor Megill (4-6, 4.52 ERA). Under the new ownership of Steve Cohen the Mets have added depth and have a number of veterans including Robinson Cano among others to sure up their balance roster. Washington will send left-hander Patrick Corbin who has had back-to-back losing seasons with a combined 11-23 with an ERA 5.48. The Nationals are not expected to contend this season and the line shows little respect for the home team. Take NEW YORK METS!

Houston at Atlanta 8:08 ET

Astros over Braves- Houston has been the best bat-on-the-ball hitting team in baseball the entire season making contact more than any other MLB club. They continued that trend in the playoffs crushing the White Sox and Red Sox scoring 67 runs in 10 games and answered the Braves Game 1 victory with an easy 7-2 win in Game 2. Atlanta will start former Ian Andersson who has had three postseason wins (1-0, 2.25 ERA this time around) and Houston will start Luis Garcia who shut down the Red Sox last Friday. Take HOUSTON!

Atlanta at Houston 8:08 ET

Astros over Braves- Houston has been the best bat-on-the-ball hitting team in baseball the entire season making contact more than ant other MLB club. They continued that trend in the playoffs crushing the White Sox and Red Sox scoring 67 runs in 10 games. Atlanta will start former Astros hurler Charlie Morton who won Game 7 for Houston is the 2017 World Series. He has had three starts this post-season and has yet to post a victory going 0-1 with a 3.77 ERA while Houston will start Framber Valdez who is 1-0 with a 4.20 postseason ERA and is off his performance against Boston going eight innings while allowing just one run on three hits. Garbage cans aside the Astros have the edge. Take HOUSTON!

Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers 8:08 ET

Braves over Dodgers- Last season Atlanta wasn't able to close out the Dodgers after building a 2-0 and 3-1 game series lead. This season it looks and feels so different as the Braves will start their best of late Max Fried and they have won in 12 of his last 13 starts. He was posted a 1.47 ERA allowing only nine walks in his last 86 innings. The Dodgers are batting just .191 with men is scoring position and the Braves are 17-4 in their last 21 games overall. Take ATLANTA!

Houston at Boston 8:08 ET

Red Sox over Astros- I've seen the Red Sox do it before...in 2004. When this team was down 3-1 in games to the Yankees and then their 'mojo' took over and they just kept winning right on to and through the World Series. After Boston's 12-3 mashing of the Astros Monday the 'Fly-boys' are trying to figure out a way to stifle the Sawx booming bats and will send Zack Greinke to the mound at Fenway Park tonight. But, that won't help as he has not had much postseason success going 4-6 with a 4.18 ERA in 20 games and he is 2-5 with an ERA of 5.09 lifetime against Boston and is 0-2 with a 10.22 ERA at Fenway Park. The Red Sox will start Nick Pivetta who is 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA in the 2021 playoffs will be good enough to win here with his mates support. Take BOSTON!

Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers 5:08 ET

Braves over Dodgers- L.A. is not about to panic as they have been here before. In last year's postseason the Atlanta took a 2-0 series lead and and even led 3-1 before the Dodgers swept the final three games to move into the World Series and tonight they will sent Walker Buehler to the hill and he was 16-4 with a 2,47 ERA during the regular season and is 2-0 with a 2.79 ERA lifetime against Atlanta. The Braves will send veteran Charlie Morton who was 14-6 with a 3.34 ERA in the regular season to the bump and he was 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA against the Dodgers this season. Morton has been here before and I expect him to silence the LA faithful as the Braves get it done here. Take ATLANTA!

Houston at Boston 8:10 ET

Red Sox over Astros- It doesn't matter to me who the starting pitchers are going to be as in today's state of the game in Major League baseball it is unlikely any of them will finish. That being said Houston will start Jose Urquidy (8-3, 3.62 ERA) who is making his first post start this year and his last three regular season outings he has surrendered nine runs in 16 1/3 innings allowing five home runs. That's not a good sign if you are taking the mound at Fenway Park against the Red Sox. The Astros are 1-5 in their last six road games (it's a lot different what you're not sure what pitch in coming) and the Red Sox are 7-0 in their last seven starts against right-handers and 6-0 in their last six home playoff games. Take BOSTON!

Boston at Houston 8:07 ET

Red Sox over Astros- Chris Sale who has been nothing short of terrible surrendering 10 earned runs in his last three starts covering 8.2 innings with an ERA of 10.98 so I fully expect him to shut down the Astros here. Now, I realize that both clubs will have major home field advantages as they BOTH will be aware of what pitches are coming when they are at the plate but, Sale can be difficult even if you know what is on its way. Sawx manager Alex Cora has been in the middle of sign stealing on both sides so may be able to counter Houston's shenanigans. Houston is slated to start Framber Valdez (0-0, 8.31 ERA) and he hasn't been any better than Sale. Take BOSTON!

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 9:07 ET

Giants over Dodgers- Both of these clubs have won 109 games and it comes down to the final in a Best-of-Five series to advance to the NLCS. The Dodgers have listed 21-game winner Julio Urias (2.93 ERA) as their starter against the Giants Logan Webb (12-3, 2.83) who shut down L.A. in 7.2 innings in the series opener. San Francisco earned the home field here by beating out the Da' Bums (formerly Brooklyn) by winning 54 of 83 home games. Webb just passes the eye test to me striking out 10 in the series opener. Take the GIANTS!

Houston at Chicago W.S. 3:37 ET

White Sox over Astros- Home cooking has been the winning formula in this series as Chicago won 12-6 Sunday after the Astros had won the first two games at home. Houston will send Lance McCullers to the mound and his counterpart for the White Sox will be Carlos Rodon (13-8, 2.37) who saw less and less action after the All-star break because of arm fatigue and has pitched just eight innings since September 20. But, he is 2-0 with a 1.55 ERA in seven career starts against Houston and will go far enough in this one to get the win. Take WHITE SOX!

Tampa Bay at Boston Red Sox 7:07 ET

Red Sox over Rays- After losing Game 1 of this Best-of-five series the Red Sox have the 'Mojo' now and will close out this series tonight at Fenway Park. Boston will wear those 'chicken yellow' uniforms to honor those running the Boston Marathon and will start Eduardo Rodriguez who was knocked out of the series opener while allowing two runs in just 1.2 innings. The Rays will start ant of 11 pitchers that they will end up using as is what they do. Take BOSTON!

Milwaukee at Atlanta 1:07 ET

Brewers over Braves- Atlanta was able to split their two games in Milwaukee and now will have contend with the best road team in MLB as the Brewers are 50-31 away from home. The Braves will start hard throwing right-hander Ian Anderson (9-5, 3.58 ERA) who had a stellar appearance against the Brew Crew allowing one run and just two hits against the weak hitting Brewers in seven inning. Milwaukee will mostly like start Freddy Peralta (10-5, 2.81) and in his lone start against Atlanta went six scoreless innings striking out eight while allowing just two hits. Milwaukee is 40-19 on the road against right-handers and are 9-3 in their last 12 games after an off day. Take MILWAUKEE!

Houston at Chicago White Sox 8:07 ET

White Sox over Astros- It's do or die for Chicago after failing both games in Houston. The White Sox will start Dylan Cease (13-7, 3.91 ERA) who is 0-3 lifetime against Houston with an ERA of 6.60 in just 15 innings work. But, playoff action is a different ball game. The Astros will send Luis Garcia (11-8, 3.30) to the hill and he haD a no decision in his lone start against Chicago throwing seven innings and allowing just one hit. But, this one goes to the WHITE SOX!

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 9:37 ET

Dodgers over Giants- This matchup of MLB's best teams is bringing back lore of when these clubs were playing at the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field. Both the Dodgers and Giants have now won 107 games this season and all eyes with be on this late starting battle in San Francisco. The Giants will start Logan Webb (11-3, 3.03 ERA) who hasn't lost since May 5 while Los Angeles will start Walker Buehler (16-4, 2.47) who is 7-1 lifetime with a 2.55 ERA against their bitter rivals. Webb is 1-2 with a 3.64 ERA in six career starts against the Dodgers. Although the Giants are 6-2 in the last eight meetings LA is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings at Oracle Park. Take the DODGERS!

Boston at Tampa Bay 8:07 ET

Red Sox over Rays- Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (10-6, 3.43 ERA) will start the series opener opposite Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (13-8, 4.74 ERA). McClanahan, 24, will be making his first playoff start after becoming the first pitcher ever to make his major league debut in the postseason last October for the Rays. He pitched to an 8.31 ERA in 4 1/3 innings over four relief appearances but McClanahan went 1-1 with a 2.81 ERA in three starts versus the Red Sox this season. The Red Sox are 3-10 in their last 13 games on astroturf and they are 4-12 in their last 16 games as road underdog. Tampa Bay is 45-17 in their last 62 home games and 10-4 in their last playoff games at home. But the Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 playoff games. Take BOSTON!

Chicago White Sox at Houston 4:07 ET

White Sox over Astros- The last time these two met in the postseason was the 2005 World Series and Chicago sweet the Astros 4-0. This season Houston is 5-2 against the White Sox sweeping all four games at Minute Maid Park without the aid of Florida Citrus Queen Anita Bryant. Lance McCullers (13-6, 2.69 ERA) defeated the Pale Hose twice this year allowing three runs on just four hits in 13 innings with 14 strikeouts and is 4-1 with a 2.17 ERA in six career starts. Lynn, meanwhile was bombed for six runs and eight hits in four innings in his only start against the 'Fly Boys' in his only start in Astro-and and he is 5-7 with a 4.41 ERA in 14 starts career against them. The White Sox are 6-0 in their last six starts against right-handers but just 6-15 in the last 21 meetings. Houston has they great home field advantage going 39-18 as home favorites. Take WHITE SOX!

N.Y. Yankees and Boston 8:80 ET

Red Sox over Yankees- The last time these two were in this position in an A.L playoff was 1978 and the Yankees won as Bucky Dent and Reggie Jackson provided the home runs that the forged New York into the World Series where they defeated Kansas City and George Brett. Boston has won four titles since 2004 while the Bronx Bombers have won only once and will start the highest paid pitcher in baseball as Geritt Cole (16-8, 3.23 ERA) take the mound and he is 2-2 with an ERA of 4.91 in four starts against the red Sox this season. He is 8-4 with a 2.68 ERA in 13 career postseason starts and his pitching opponent will be former Yankee right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (11-9, 3.75) who is 2-2 with a 3.71 ERA in six starts against the Yanks this season and is 2-1 with a 1.61 postseason ERA. Although the Yankees have many weaknesses and defensive issues and are NOT built for the postseason they are the play with Cole on the hill. Take NEW YORK!

N.Y. Yankees at Toronto 7:10 ET

Blue Jays over Yankees- With four games remaining Blue Jays are one-game behind Boston for the second wild card berth after breaking the Yankees seven-game winning streak last night and will send their winningest pitcher Robbie Rays (13-6, 2.68 ERA) to the mound against New York's oft injured Corey Kluber (5-3, 3.82). Rays who is 0-2 with a 5.59 ERA against the Yankees this season has 244 strikeouts in 188 innings and against the Bombers free swingers could have a good outing. Look for the Blue Jays bats to be the difference as both Bichette and Guerrero came to life last night. Take TORONTO!

Oakland at Seattle 10:10 ET

A's over Mariners- And the beat-goes-on as the Mariners defeated (Megabucks winner) Oakland for the tenth straight time 13-4 last night. Seattle is now 2-games in front of the A's in the wild card hunt and will be sending lefty Tyler Anderson (7-10 4.46 ERA) to the mound against the A's Chris Bassitt (12-4, 3.16) who is 1-4 with a 4.05 ERA lifetime against Seattle. Once again the oddsmakers have made the unlikely visitor the favorite and most likely for good reason. Take OAKLAND!

Milwaukee at St. Louis 7:45 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- The Red Birds have run off 16 straight wins and will have their best in 40-year old Adam Wainwright (16-7, 3.05 ERA) on the mound in tonight contest against Milwaukee in St. Louis. He started the season 0-3 in April and is 16-4 since including 9-1 in his last 10 decisions and yet St. Louis is an underdog at home against the Brewers. The Brew Crew will start Brandon Woodruff (9-10, 2.52) who is 0-2 with a 3.86 ERA against the Cards this season and yet he is favored here as they have lost their last four meetings. Wainwright is 19-12 lifetime against the Brewers and yet is an underdog tonight. The Cardinals win streak according to the oddsmakers ends here. Take MILWAUKEE!

Oakland at Seattle 10:10 ET

Mariners over A's- Oakland has played themselves out of wild card position by losing 14 of 20 against teams with winning record and are 2-7 in their last nine game as road underdogs and 0-9 in their last nine games against Seattle. The Mariners have moved one-game ahead of the A's and are 7-3 in their last 10 games as favorites and will get the money here. Take SEATTLE!

Kansas City at Detroit

Royals over Tigers- A pair of also-rans who are playing out the string and are thinking more of playing golf than baseball will send two hot pitchers to the mound. Detroit's Wily Peralta (4-3, 3.04 ERA) has thrown 16 straight scoreless innings and his counterpart for the Royals Kris Bubic (5-6, 4.80) won his last start holding Seattle to one run and two hits in 6.1 innings. He has faced the tigers three times this season and is 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA while Peralta is 0-1 against Kansas City. Take the ROYALS

N.Y. Yankees at Boston 7:10 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- As scary as it seems it looks as though the Yankees have been laying in wait for Boston as this 3-game set will go a long way to determine who makes it into the playoffs. New York started the year 0-7 against the Red Sox and are now 7-3 in the last 10 meetings after Friday's 8-3 blowout win ( led 7-0 in the 3rd) breaking the Sawx 7-game win streak. The Yanks who have won their last four will start lefty Nestor Cortes (2-2, 2.79 ERA) has the second lowest ERA in the AL since his first appearance May 30th. Boston will start Nick Pivetta (9-7, 4.63) who hasn't won since August 13. Take NEW YORK YANKEES!

N.Y. Yankees at Boston 7:10 ET

Yankees over Red Sox- Fighting for a wild card berth these two biggest of rivals begin a 3-game set at Fenway Park where the Red Sox are 49-29 on the year. New York will start the American Leagues winningest pitcher in Gerrit Cole (15-8, 3.03 ERA) who is off his worst performance of the season surrendering 10 hits and seven runs in 5.2 innings losing to Cleveland 11-1. Boston who led the NL east for four months are now fighting for a wild card spot and have a 2-games lead over the Yankees for the final playoff spot and will send Nathan Eovaldi (10-8, 3.58) to the mound for the Sawx. The Yankees are 6-3 in the last nine meetings after starting the season 0-7 against their bitter rivals and are 1-7 in the last eight meetings in Boston. But the Red Sox have won their last seven games overall. Take NEW YORK!

St. Louis at Milwaukee 7:40 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- St. Louis has won 10 straight and 12-of-13 and now have a 4-games lead in the wild card chase. The Red Birds will send Miles Mikolas (1-2, 4.50 ERA) who earned his first victory in over two years last time out against the Padres. Milwaukee will hand Brett Anderson (4-8, 4.18) and the left-hander won his only start against the Cardinals this season back in April allowing only one run in five innings. Milwaukee is 10-4 as home favorites and 41-18 in their last 59 starts against a right-hander and I expect that trend to continue today. Take the BREWERS!

Seattle at Oakland 9:40 ET

A's over Mariners- The A's would have a lock on the wild card if it wasn't for the Mariners who have defeated them six straight times. Yesterday's win ended a 5-game Oakland win streak and I look for them to rebound today. It won't be easy as Marco Gonzales (8-5, 4.05 ERA) the Seattle starter is 7-0 in his last 12 starts with and ERA of 2.70. The A's are slated to start Paul Blackburn (1-2, 4.94) and they have posted wins in his last two starts. Take OAKLAND!

Washington at Miami 6:40 ET

Nationals over Marlins- The 'Battle of Basement Dwellers' happens tonight between Miami and Washington where the Marline have a 2-game lead over the Nationals. The Marlins will start lefty Jesus Luzardo (5.8, 6.80 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA against the Nats this season in two starts. Washington will start Erick Fedde (7-9, 5.16) who is 4-0 with a 1.10 ERA in six starts against Miami including 2-0 with a 1.04 ERA this season and 2-0 in Miami. Take WASHINGTON!

Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Phillies- Can it get any worse for the Mets as they have fallen out of the NL East race and can only hope for a wild card spot but having lost five straight it doesn't seem possible. Tonight they will start rich Hill (6-7, 3.88 ERA) and he is 2-2 with a 3.48 ERA lifetime against the Philadelphia while the Phillies will start Kyle Gibson (10-7, 3.49) who is just 1-2 with a 5.12 ERA in four career starts against New York. The Mets are 5-2 in their last seven games as home favorites and get the money here. Take M-E-T-S!

Colorado at Washington 4:05 ET

Nationals over Rockies- With the baseball season winding down these two also rans are still showing personal pride and continue to give their best effort. Washington will start Patrick Corbin (8-14, 5.98 ERA) who is having the worst year of his career after being an important cog in the Nationals 2019 World Series win. It's a rocky season for Corbin who is 1-0 with a 3.21 ERA in back-to-back games and has had great success against the Rockies. He is 10-4 in 22 career starts against Colorado and the nationals are 13-5 in their last 18 games as home favorites while the Rockies are one of the worst road teams going 27-59 in their last 86 broad games. Take WASHINGTON!

San Diego at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Padres- The Padres pitching staff is so beset with injuries that they picked up Vince Velasquez (3-6, 5.95 ERA) who was so bad that he was just released outright by Philadelphia (who need pitching them selves). St. Louis who is battling San Diego for the second wild card spot have won five straight and 7-of-8 and will send Miles Mikolas (0-2, 5.47) who is making a comeback from injury is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in three career starts against San Diego. The Pods ended a 5-game losing streak with a pair of wins over the Giants but fall short here. Take ST. LOUIS!

St. Louis at N.Y. Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Cardinals- From where did they come from? The Cardinals seem to out of the blue as they have won six of seven and have moved into the second wild-card spot as the Padres and Reds have dropped in the standings. But, no one has slipped more the Mets who had a 4.5 game lead on August 1st but have gone 4-15 in one run games since. New York will start rookie Tylor Megill (3-4, 4.06 ERA) who is off his best performance of the season striking out 10 and allowing two runs in seven innings against the Yankees last Friday. St. Louis will start veteran lefty Jon Lester (5-6, 4.75) who is 8-1 lifetime against the Mets. Although struggling the Mets are still 5-1 in their last six home games when favored. Take NEW YORK METS!

St. Louis at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Cardinals- So Adam Wainwright (15-7, 2.98 ERA) who is having another great season is an underdog to the Mets and Rich Hill (0-2 3.71) who has yet to win a game for New York. When I see that St. Louis is 6-0 on the road against left-handed starters I wonder how can they be underdogs. The Cardinals have won 7-of-the-last-10 meetings and the Mets are 7-19 against teams with winning records including 1-8 in their last nine at home against winners. This game stinks...Take M-U-T-S!

Washington at Pittsburgh 1:05 ET

Nationals over Pirates- At one point in their victory Saturday the Pirates had scored nine runs and had only four hits and ended up with 10 runs on seven total hits as Nationals pitchers walked 10. Washington has dropped their last three while Pittsburgh has won 4-of-5 and yet the visit opened as the favorite as they are 5-2 in the last seven meetings. Left-hander Patrick Corbin (7-14, 6.14 ERA) has had a rough year and will get the start for the Nats and he is 2-0 with a 0.77 ERA against the Buc's while pitching for Washington. The Pirates will start Bryse Wilson (2-6, 4.60) and he is 0-3 in six starts for them since coming over from the Braves. Take WASHINGTON!