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09-03-23 | Twins v. Rangers -135 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 4 h 52 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Texas 2:35 ET Rangers over Twins- Both of these clubs need every win that they can get as Division and Wild Card berths are at stake. Texas has been reeling for two weeks winning only three times in that period while Minnesota has been playing break-even ball during the same span. The twins will start Kenta Maeda (3-7, 4.69 ERA) who has lost 3-of-4 with the win a game he surrendered six earned runs. Texas will send out Jon Gray (8-7, 3.79) who posted one of three Rangers three victories in the past two weeks and he’s ready for another win. Take TEXAS! |
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09-02-23 | Cubs -111 v. Reds | 1-2 | Loss | -111 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Cubs over Reds- The Cubs (72-63) as they have won 10 of their past 14 games after splitting a doubleheader with the Reds on Friday. Chicago Right-hander Javier Assad has established himself as one of the most reliable arms on the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff. Assad (3-2, 2.96 ERA) has been lights out, going 3-0 with a 1.58 ERA over his past 14 appearances, including five starts. Assad is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in four career appearances (two starts) against Cincinnati. Take the CUBS! |
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09-01-23 | Pirates v. Cardinals +102 | 4-2 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cardinals over Pirates- Pittsburgh starting pitcher Mitch Keller (11-8, 4.01 ERA) who has made a turn-around of late. After the All-star game he went 0-4 with a 9.97 ERA but in his last three starts he is 2-0 with an ERA of 1.35. Keller is 2-1 with a 3.51 ERA lifetime against the Cardinals. St. Louis will counter with Dakota Hudson (5-1, 4.41) who is 2-1 lifetime against the Pirates. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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09-01-23 | Phillies -111 v. Brewers | Top | 5-7 | Loss | -111 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Phillies over Brewers- August was a big month for the Phillies as they went 17-10 and moved into the top Wild card spot ahead of the Chicago Cubs. Philadelphia set a franchise record of 59 home runs for the month the third most by any team since 1904. Milwaukee has lost two straight after a nine-game win streak and will send Freddy Peralta (11-8, 3.95 ERA) to the mound and he was 5-0 with a 2.10 ERA the past month but is 0-2 with a 4.82 ERA in five appearances. The Whiz Kids will send out Zack Wheeler (10-6, 3.59) to the hill and he is 3-2 with a 2.47 ERA in eight career starts against the Brewers. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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09-01-23 | Twins +135 v. Rangers | 5-1 | Win | 135 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Texas 8:05 ET Twins over Rangers- This should shape up as one of the better pitching match-ups as Texas will send trade deadline acquisition Max Scherzer (12-5, 3.71 ERA) to the hill and he has been great against the Twins going 9-2 with a 4.32 ERA in 17 career starts. Minnesota will send out their best in Joe Ryan (9-8, 4.33) who in two starts against Texas has an ERA of 2.38. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-30-23 | Rangers v. Mets +135 | 5-6 | Win | 135 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
Texas at New York Mets 6:40 ET Mets over Rangers- Texas’ Dane Dunning (9-6, 3.36 ERA) is slated to start for the Rangers against fellow right-hander Denyi Reyes (0-2, 7.50). The Rangers spent 111 consecutive days in first place before Sunday, when Seattle moved ahead of them in the West. New York has lost six of seven games and the Rangers had lost nine of 10 before taking the first two of this 3-game set in New York. Today the Mets rise. Take NEW YORK! |
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08-30-23 | Rays v. Marlins +114 | 3-0 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Miami 6:40 ET Marlins over Rays- The Marlins will start left-hander Jesus Luzardo, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 22 as the team is trying to rest him whenever possible. Luzardo (9-8, 3.77 ERA), in his fifth MLB season, already has set career highs for wins, games (26) and innings pitched (143 1/3). As for skipping a start and getting extra rest, Luzardo has pitched with at least six days of rest 14 times, going 3-5 with a 4.31 ERA. That's almost identical to his career ERA of 4.30. Luzardo, though, has never beaten the Rays, going 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA. The Rays will try to slow down Chisholm with starting pitcher Zach Eflin, a right-hander. Eflin (13-8, 3.55) leads the Rays in wins, starts (25) and innings pitched (144 1/3). His 13 wins are a career high, and that figure also is tied for the lead in the American League. For his career against the Marlins, Eflin is 5-8 with a 5.24 ERA in 17 games, including 16 starts. In nine career games in Miami, including eight starts, Eflin is 1-5 with a 6.43 ERA. Take MIAMI! |
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08-30-23 | Brewers v. Cubs +113 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 113 | 3 h 16 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cubs over Brewers- The Cubs have lost five of the last six outings by scheduled starter Kyle Hendricks (5-7, 3.80 ERA). Hendricks is 10-8 with a 3.51 ERA in 32 starts versus Milwaukee. His lone 2023 appearance against the Brewers was a good one, allowing one earned and four hits during a 7-6, 11-inning Chicago victory on July 4. The Cubs haven't lost a home series since dropping two of three versus and are the Cubs are 27-12 since July 18 and own one of the NL's three wild-card spots. The Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff is pitching well (3-1, 2.65 ERA ) and he is 2-2 with a solid 3.14 ERA in 15 career starts versus Chicago but today is not his day. Take the CUBS! |
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08-29-23 | Padres v. Cardinals +145 | 5-6 | Win | 145 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
San Diego at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Padres- San Diego Padres have experienced setback after setback to their pitching staff, with Yu Darvish's relegation to the 15-day injured list the latest blow right-hander Seth Lugo (5-6, 3.70 ERA) remains one of the bright spots. He will face the host St. Louis Cardinals tonight and he is 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA in 10 career appearances against St. Louis, including two starts. The Cardinals have lost 10 of their past 12 games. They have dropped their past four games by the combined scored of 26-4. They will counter on Tuesday Lugo with left-hander Zack Thompson (3-5, 3.86 ERA) and this will be his first appearance against the Padres. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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08-29-23 | Rangers v. Mets +129 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
Texas at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Rangers- Texas' Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.34 ERA) is slated to start against Jose Quintana (1-5, 3.73) in a battle of left-handers. The Rangers opened August on a 12-2 run before going on a 1-9 skid ahead of their arrival in New York. The Mets have scored three runs or less in each of the past six games, a span in which it is 1-5. Quintana took a defeat on Wednesday after giving up five runs over 5 1/3 innings in the Mets' 7-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He is 2-2 with a 3.81 ERA in 10 games (eight starts) against the Rangers and gets his second win tonight. Take the M-E-T-S! |
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08-29-23 | Rays v. Marlins -115 | Top | 11-2 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 43 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Miami 6:40 ET Marlins over Rays- The Rays, closing in on their fifth straight playoff berth, are set to start right-hander Aaron Civale (6-3, 2.59 ERA) on Tuesday. The Rays acquired Civale on July 31 from the Cleveland Guardians, and in four starts with Tampa Bay he is 1-1 with a 3.54 ERA. Civale, who has never faced the Marlins, has been better on the road with a 3.54 ERA in 43 career starts than at home where he has a 4.01 mark in 37 starts. Miami will counter with right-hander Sandy Alcantara (6-11, 4.16 ERA), who won the National League's 2022 Cy Young Award with a 2.28 ERA and MLB highs in complete games (six) and innings (228 2/3). Alcantara has failed to match his high standard, but July (3.31 ERA) and August (3.03) have been the best months of his season. In five career starts against the Rays, Alcantara is 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA, he is also a strong pitcher at home, sporting a 2.92 career mark in 69 games. On the road, he has a 3.70 ERA in 75 games. This year, Alcantara's ERA is a full run better at home (3.61) than on the road (4.61). Take MIAMI! |
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08-28-23 | Reds v. Giants -127 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over Reds- Two teams struggling to keep pace in the National League wild-card race will send rookie left-handers to the mound. The Reds are coming off three losses in four games in Arizona, while the Giants have lost seven consecutive series. Reds rookie Andrew Abbott (8-3, 3.16 ERA), will start tonight's game and had the best outing of his 15-game big-league career in the series finale, a 5-1 win, shutting out the Giants on one hit over a season-best eight innings. San Francisco will counter Abbott with its prized rookie, Kyle Harrison (0-0, 5.40), who made his major-league debut last Tuesday in Philadelphia, allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings in an eventual 4-3 loss. He did not get a decision after striking out five. Tonight he wins his first MLB game. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-28-23 | Brewers v. Cubs -118 | 6-2 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 36 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Brewers- The National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in baseball on the strength of an eight-game winning streak. Since July 18, Chicago is 26-11 -- third-best record over that span -- to sit among the NL wild-card leaders. After taking three of four at Pittsburgh, the Cubs are 10-1-1 in their last 12 series. Chicago is still four games behind Milwaukee, which has won 12 of the last 15. After being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set from Aug. 15-16, the Brewers took all three at Texas, two versus Minnesota and three more from San Diego. The Brewers are 4-3 against the Cubs in 2023, and took two of three at Wrigley Field to open the season. The Cubs, though, are amid a 13-5 stretch at home. Starter Jameson Taillon (7-8, 5.60 ERA), is 2-1 with a 3.22 ERA in his last four home starts. Milwaukee starter Wade Miley (6-3, 3.18) allowed two runs and five hits over 10 innings in his first two starts after coming off the injured list from an elbow issue on Aug. 2. However, the left-hander has yielded three earned runs through five innings in each of his last two games. Take CUBS! |
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08-28-23 | Astros v. Red Sox -129 | Top | 13-5 | Loss | -129 | 7 h 48 m | Show |
Houston at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Astros- Houston's Cristian Javier (9-2, 4.52 ERA) will make his second straight start against the Red Sox after taking the ball last Monday and working five, three-run innings. The right-hander tied his season high of 105 pitches in that outing. Javier will face Boston for the fifth time in his career (third start). He is 1-1 with a 3.50 ERA in the previous meetings. Despite homering in 16 consecutive games, the Red Sox have lost four of their last seven after losing two of three to the Dodgers this past weekend after the series in Houston. Thursday's final game of the Astros series was a 17-1 Boston win. Boston left-hander Chris Sale (5-3, 4.68) will make his fourth start since returning from the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. The Red Sox are 10-4 in Sale's starts this season and 5-1 in his last six after he retired the last nine batters he faced in a no-decision in Houston last Wednesday. He allowed four runs on six hits but struck out nine over five innings. Take BOSTON |
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08-27-23 | Braves v. Giants +114 | Top | 5-8 | Win | 114 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
Atlanta at San Francisco 7:10 ET Giants over Braves- The final matchup of the regular season between the clubs is expected to turn into a run of the San Francisco bullpen, with Tristan Beck (3-2, 3.34 ERA) up first. The Giants used four relievers after opener Ryan Walker in Saturday's 7-3 loss. Right-hander Jared Shuster (4-2, 5.00), recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett earlier in the week, is the scheduled starter for the Braves. Atlanta's win Saturday made it two straight over the Giants in San Francisco and four of five going back to its 2-1 series win at home last week. SF is 5-14 in their last 19 games while the Braves have won four in-a-row. But, Sunday night brings a different mindset. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-26-23 | Reds v. Diamondbacks -124 | 8-7 | Loss | -124 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Arizona 8:10 ET Diamondbacks over Reds- The Arizona Diamondbacks matched a season high with their sixth straight win on Friday as Arizona has won 11 of its past 13 to move a half-game ahead of the Chicago Cubs for the second National League wild-card spot. Cincinnati has lost two straight following a three-game winning streak and sits one game back of the third and final wild-card berth. Cincinnati will have right-hander Fernando Cruz (1-1, 4.30 ERA) start In a pair of games against Arizona in July, Cruz gave up a combined three runs in two innings for an ERA of 13.50. Those are the only times he has faced the Diamondbacks. Right-hander Zach Davies (1-5, 7.38) will return from the injured list (lower back inflammation) to start for Arizona. He is making his first start since July 18, when he allowed nine runs over 3 2/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-25-23 | Reds v. Diamondbacks -136 | 8-10 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
Cincinnati ar Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Reds- Arizona, which has won five straight and 10 of 12, holds a half-game lead over Cincinnati and the San Francisco Giants for the third and final National League wild-card spot. Hunter Greene (2-5, 4.72 ERA) is set to make his second start since returning from the injured list when the Reds continue their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The Reds hope Greene pitches better than he did on Sunday, when he gave up career highs of nine runs and 10 hits -- including five home runs -- in a 10-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He lasted just three-plus innings but he won’t. The Diamondbacks will counter on Friday with right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (0-6, 6.13 ERA), who turned in the best outing of his young career last Friday against the San Diego Padres. The rookie allowed one hit over seven shutout innings while throwing a career-high 107 pitches. He struck out five and walked three. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-25-23 | Padres +104 v. Brewers | Top | 3-7 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
San Diego at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Padres over Brewers- Milwaukee has matched their longest winning streak of the season at five and will send Brandon Woodruff (2-1. 2.85 ERA) who has had made three starts since coming off the IL and in his last outing was banged around a bit by Texas. He will be opposed by the Padres Yu Darvish (8-9 4.35) who is 2-4 lifetime against Milwaukee but with an outstanding 2.09 ERA in nine career starts against the Brewers. With the price where it is I expect a Padres surprise. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-24-23 | Blue Jays -105 v. Orioles | 3-5 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Orioles- The fact that the Orioles are such small favorites has me believing that Toronto is the side here. The Blue Jays are starting Jose Berrios (9-8, 3.39 ERA) and he is 10-0 with a 2.66 ERA in 13 career starts against the Orioles. He gets the nod over Baltimore starter Kyle Gibson 12-7, 4.97) who is 1-1 with an11.32 ERA in his late two starts. Blue Jays have won three of four and are in greater need. Take TORONTO! |
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08-24-23 | Rangers v. Twins -118 | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
Texas at Minnesota 7:10 ET Twins over Rangers- Texas who had a five-game lead in early July the AL West are now in a fierce battle with Houston and Seattle for the top spot and are in a current six-game losing streak. The Rangers who has been the MLB leader in runs scored have hit just .195 during their down swing. Texas will send out Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.27 ERA) and th lefty is 4-0 with a 3.09 ERA in his last seven starts. The Twins will start Pablo Lopez (9-6, 3.51) and he is 4-0 with a 0.95 ERA in his last four starts and currently has gone 10 scoreless innings. Take MINNESOTA. |
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08-23-23 | Blue Jays -132 v. Orioles | 0-7 | Loss | -132 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Orioles- The fact that the Blue Jays are favored has me believing that Toronto is the side here. They are starting Kevin Gausman (9-7, 3.24 ERA) and he gets the nod over Baltimore starter jack Flaherty (8-8, 4.73) who is 1-2 with a 7.07 ERA with the Orioles. Blue Jays have won their last three and are in greater need. Take TORONTO! |
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08-23-23 | Giants +117 v. Phillies | Top | 8-6 | Win | 117 | 6 h 22 m | Show |
San Francisco at Philadelphia 4:05 ET Giants over Phillies- To start with Philadelphia is in the first NL playoff spot and have a four-game lead over the Giants. The Phillies are starting Michael Lorenzen (7-8, 3.57 ERA) an he is 0-1 with an 8.22 ERA in eight career appearances. In his first start after his no-hitter he surrendered seven runs in 3.1 innings against Washington. San Francisco will send Alex Cobb (6-5, 3.75) to the mound and he is 1-1 with a 2.82 ERA in four career starts against the Phillies. The Giants are 9-3 in their last 12 meetings with the Phillies. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-22-23 | Rangers v. Diamondbacks -118 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 36 m | Show | |
Texas at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Rangers- The Diamondbacks scored three runs with two outs in the 11th inning to defeat the Texas Rangers 4-3, setting themselves up for a possible two-game sweep on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Arizona goes for the two-game sweep on Tuesday with its ace, Zac Gallen, getting the start. Gallen (13-5, 3.17 ERA) won each of his past two starts, both against the Padres. In his latest start, Gallen yielded one run on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts over six-plus innings in a 3-1 win at San Diego on Thursday. Gallen has faced the Rangers before in two starts, the All-Star is 0-1 with a 4.63 ERA. He got a no-decision at Texas on May 2 after giving up three runs in five innings. The Rangers, who have lost a season-high five straight, will go with right-hander Jon Gray (8-6, 3.52) on Tuesday. Gray is no stranger to facing the Diamondbacks, against whom he is 5-7 with a 5.66 ERA in 19 career starts. Like Gallen, he got a no-decision in the May 2 game, when he gave up four runs in 5 1/3 innings. This time Gallen gets the win. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-22-23 | Reds v. Angels -141 | 4-3 | Loss | -141 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at LA Angels 9:30 ET Angels over Reds- The Angels should be ready to play having taken extra rest by laying down in the second game of their double-header Saturday losing to Tampa Bay 18-4 after winning the opener 7-6. Cincinnati dropped the final two home games of their three game set against Toronto. The Reds will send rookie Graham Ashcraft (6-8, 4.89 ERA) to the hill and he has pitched well of late with little results going 0-1 with a 2.68 ERA in his most recent starts in August. LA will start Lucas Giolito who 1-3 with an 8.24 ERA giving up 19 runs in 21 innings since come over at the trade deadline from the White Sox. This time around Giolito gets it done. Take ANGELS! |
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08-22-23 | Twins -105 v. Brewers | 3-7 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Twins over Brewers- Baseball’s American and National League Central Division leaders clash in Milwaukee as the NL Brewers return home after a 3-game sweep at Texas to host the AL leader Minnesota. Veteran left-hander Wade Miley (6-3, 3.05 ERA) gets the nod for Milwaukee, opposed by right-hander Bailey Ober (6-6, 3.40). Miley will be making his fourth start since coming off the injured list on Aug. 2 (left elbow discomfort). He is 0-1 in August, despite a 3.00 ERA over those three starts. In his last start, Miley took the loss in a 7-1 defeat to the Dodgers, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits in five innings. Miley is 1-0 with a 4.18 ERA in five career games, including four starts, against Minnesota. Ober is 0-2 in five starts since his last victory on July 18. He has pitched five innings or fewer in his last four starts, after going six or more innings in seven consecutive outings. Still it’s MINNESOTA! |
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08-20-23 | Blue Jays v. Reds -101 | 10-3 | Loss | -101 | 3 h 44 m | Show | |
Toronto at Cincinnati 1:40 ET Reds over Blue Jays- These two clubs have split one-run victories and is will be the series rubber match. Toronto won yesterday’s meeting 4-3 and will send Hyun Jin Ryu (1-1, 2.57 ERA) out to pitch and the Reds will send out Hunter Greene (2-4, 3.93) who will activated from the 60-day IL. This is the final home game for the Reds as the start a 10-game road trip after Sunday and they need this one badly. Take CINCINNATI! |
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08-19-23 | Giants +110 v. Braves | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 30 m | Show |
San Francisco at Atlanta 7:20 ET Giants over Braves- The way these two teams have been playing with Atlanta lading the Majors in win percentage and the Giants struggling of late this line seems way out of whack. After all San Francisco is 2-7 in their last nine games and 1-11 in their last 12 on the road and add that Atlanta is 6-0 in their last six at home. Pitching is the key here as Logan Webb (9-9, 3.26 ERA) has the advantage over Braves starter Yonnie Chirinos (5-5, 5.22) who came over from Tampa Bay. Webb is 2-0 with a 1.33 ERA in four career starts against Atlanta. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-19-23 | Brewers +127 v. Rangers | Top | 6-1 | Win | 127 | 7 h 43 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Texas 4:05 ET Brewers over Rangers- After having won 12 of 14 Texas has dropped their last two contests including last night’s 9-8 loss to the Brewers. Milwaukee is 6-4 in their last 10 games will send Freddy Peralta (9-8, 4.08 ERA) to the mound and he is 3-0 with a 1.89 ERA in the month of August. The Rangers will send Dane Dunning ( 9-4, 3.10) out against the Brewers and he is 1-0 with a 2.18 ERA in August. But off last night’s win the Brewers do it again. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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08-18-23 | Brewers +110 v. Rangers | Top | 9-8 | Win | 110 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Texas 8:05 ET Brewers over Rangers- Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff (2-1, 1.99 ERA) came off the 60-day IL on Aug. 6 and limited the Pittsburgh Pirates to two runs and four hits in five innings, striking out nine without a walk. However, he took a 4-1 defeat. He was sidelined for nearly four months earlier this season with shoulder inflammation, but he appears to be rounding into form as Milwaukee tries to hold on to first place in the NL Central. Texas will try to get back to its winning ways behind Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.17 ERA). The left-hander is looking to bounce back after being lifted in the second inning of his Saturday outing against the San Francisco Giants. Maybe he lasts longer this time out but it will not matter. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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08-17-23 | Brewers +134 v. Dodgers | 0-1 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at LA Dodgers 10:10 ET Brewers over Dodgers- Sooner or later the Dodgers are going to come back to the rest of the NL West but most likely not for a couple of decades. But, that doesn’t mean that they will go undefeated either,. What is need is a great pitching performance against the and Milwaukee has just the guy in Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burners ( 9-6, 3.60 ERA) who has been outstanding this season allowing just 104 hits in 145 innings with 150 strikeouts. LA will start Lance Lynn (6-9, 6.47 w White Sox) and he is 3-0 in three starts for the Dodgers with a 2.00 ERA with 22 K’s in 18 innings. He bubble burst here today. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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08-17-23 | Mets v. Cardinals +125 | 4-2 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
New York Mets at St. Louis 7:15 ET Cardinals over Mets- The Yankees kept telling Luis Severino that his last start was his last chance to save his spot in the rotation and they keep starting him. But, the Cardinals have promised Adam Wainwright (3-7, 8.78 ERA) this last opportunity to start on his farewell tour. He has been a career worse each time he steps to the mound to pitch and has surrendered 15 runs on 18 hits while retiring just 12 batters in his last two starts. But, hey this is the Mets and the Red Birds are not yet the dead birds as they have won five of their last seven games. New York’s starter Jose Quintana (0-4, 3.03) has pitched well enough to win but not good enough for these guys. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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08-16-23 | Astros v. Marlins +107 | 12-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Houston at Miami 6:40 ET Marlins over Astros- Houston’s newest acquisition Justin Verlander (7-6, 3.19 ERA) will make his third start since coming back to the Astros having split a pair of decisions losing his first start to the Yankees and setting down to defeat the Angels. Miami will send my main man Jesus Luzardo (8-7, 3.91) and the Marlins are 15-9 when he starts and Verlander is 2-3 in eight road starts. Take MIAMI! |
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08-15-23 | Astros v. Marlins +112 | 6-5 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Houston at Miami 6:40 ET Marlins over Astros- Miami lost their first eight games after the All-Star break when they had the second best record in the NL. With their victory last night Miami has now has won three straight the first time since July 5th and they will send Johnny Cueto (0-3, 5.33 ERA) to the mound to face Houston’s Cristian (No-hit) Javier (8-2, 4.36). The Astros are 15-7 in Javier’s starts while the Marlins are just 1-5 in Cueto’s starts even though he has pitched into the seventh inning in three of his last four starts. Take MIAMI! |
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08-14-23 | Orioles v. Padres -136 | 4-1 | Loss | -136 | 10 h 10 m | Show | |
Baltimore at San Diego 9:30 ET Padres over Orioles- Baltimore now has the second best record in baseball behind the NL’s Braves. They have not been swept in 77 straight series and the Padres who are six games under .500 are off a 1-4 road trip. The Orioles will send out Grayson Rodriguez (2-3, 5.84 ERA) to the hill and this is his first time against San Diego. The Padres send veteran Yu Darvish (8-8, 4.19) out to quiet the O’s bats. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-13-23 | Twins +105 v. Phillies | Top | 3-0 | Win | 105 | 2 h 25 m | Show |
Minnesota at Philadelphia1:35 ET Twins over Phillies- Minnesota got their much needed Megabucks win yesterday after four straight losses and still lead the AL Central by 4.5 games over Cleveland despite being shutout twice in the previous three days. Philadelphia was 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position yesterday and will send Ranger Suarez (25, 3.96 ERA) to the mound and this will be his first ever start against the Twins. Sonny Gray (5-5, 3.18) gets the nod for the Twins and he is 0-1 lifetime against the Phillies. Phils home run streak ended Saturday and today they lose their second straight. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-12-23 | Rangers v. Giants -115 | 9-3 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 10 m | Show | |
Texas at San Francisco 10:10 ET Giants over Rangers- Bruce Bochy the former Giants manager returned to San Francisco for the first time after 13 years and made all the right moves in Friday’s 2-1 win. Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.14 ERA) gets the nod for Texas and hasn’t allowed a run in his last two starts against the White Sox and Marlins. The Giants will send Alex Cobb ( 6-3, 3.30) to the hill and he is win-less in his last two starts. Expect a reversal here...Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-12-23 | Padres +123 v. Diamondbacks | 0-3 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 10 m | Show | |
San Diego at Arizona 9:00 ET Padres over Diamondbacks- Veteran left-hander Rich Hill (7-11, 4.88 ERA) will make is second start for San Diego and he was racked by the Dodgers in his first start with the Padres for six runs in three innings. Hill is in his 18th season and he has started games for 16 different teams repeating time with Red Sox thrice. Arizona who is 7-25 since the All-Star break will send Zac Gallen (11-5, 3.37 ERA) to the bump and he is 2-3 with a 3.70 ERA in 10 career starts against the Padres. The D’backs have scored five runs just once in their last 13 games. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-12-23 | Twins -110 v. Phillies | Top | 8-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 6:05 ET Twins over Phillies- Philadelphia is a season high 13-games over .500 and hold the top wild card spot an actual improvement over last year. They will send Taijuan Walker (13-4, 3.98 ERA) who was banged around by Kansas City last time out on Sunday. His mound opponent will be Pablo Lopez (7-6, 3.81) and he is rounding into pitching shape as he shutout the Tigers for seven innings last time out allowing fie hits with eight K’s and no walks. Lopez is 2-1 in his last four starts with a 1.80 ERA and only three bases-on-balls. He is also 3-1 lifetime against the Phillies. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-11-23 | Rangers v. Giants -103 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -103 | 13 h 38 m | Show |
Texas at San Francisco 10:10 ET Giants over Rangers- Texas has been hanging tough in the AL West maintaining a 3-game lead over Houston and will be sending Jon Gray (7-5, 3.72 ERA) to the mound and he is in the middle of drought that started on June 2nd where he shutout Seattle for seven innings allowing only two hits. That was nine starts ago and he is 0-4 and was pounded by Houston his last time out for six runs and seven hits. The Giants who have won seven of the last nine meetings will start Scott Alexander who will only go one inning. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-11-23 | Orioles v. Mariners -134 | 2-9 | Win | 100 | 12 h 26 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Orioles- Past their bed time the Orioles will be starting this game a bit late for their biological clock as they played on the East coast yesterday against the Astros. Somewhere around 9:00 local time Baltimore’s energy should drop quickly. Seattle is sending Luis Castillo (7-7, 3.21ERA) to the hill and he is 3-1 in his last four decisions even after getting bombed for seven runs against the Angels last time out. With 155 strikeouts in 137 innings and allowing only 110 hits he has been more dominate than his record shows. Kyle Gibson (11-6, 4.50) starts for the O’s and his luck runs out here. take SEATTLE! |
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08-11-23 | A's +100 v. Nationals | 2-8 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Oakland at Washington 7:05 ET A’s over Nationals- This has got to be a first time this the season. That is Oakland being favored on the road at anytime. Washington who is probably the wort of all teams in the National League will start Joan Adon (1-0, 4.91 ERA) who turns 25-years old tomorrow and gets beat tonight. He was 1-12 with a 7.10 ERA in 14 starts in 2022 and I don’t believe that he has changed his spots. The A’s start Paul Blackburn (2-2, 4.35) who has great red hair and beard has allowed only three runs in his last three starts. Take OAKLAND! |
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08-10-23 | Blue Jays -126 v. Guardians | 3-4 | Loss | -126 | 3 h 26 m | Show | |
Toronto at Cleveland 1:10 ET Blue Jays over Watch Dogs- Reversal of Fortune as Claus Von Bulow would say is fair play and Alek Manoah ( 3-8, 5.72 ERA) had a horrid start to the season and it was so bad that Toronto sent him back down to A-ball ti get right. Well, it worked, coming off 16-7 and 9-2 seasons Manoha was expected to be a fore running for the AL Cy Young Award. The Blue Jays have won his last three starts and four-of five upon his return. Take TORONTO! |
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08-10-23 | Twins -152 v. Tigers | 0-3 | Loss | -152 | 3 h 21 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Detroit 1:10 ET Twins over Tigers- Okay after playing the fool the last two games of this series Minnesota is ready to stand up and re-establish their authority as the AL central Division leaders. They will do that by raking the tigers starter Reece Olson (1-5, 4.94 ERA) who’s last win eight starts ago on June 24 came over the Twins. Poor Detroit as they have lost each of his last seven starts. Now, for the good guys, Kenta Maeda (3=6, 4.22) looks to pick up the win posting 72 K’s in 59 innings with 53 hits surrendering just six runs his last four starts. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-10-23 | Astros -115 v. Orioles | 4-5 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 7 m | Show | |
Houston at Baltimore 12:35 ET Astros over Orioles- I am afraid for the Orioles that Houston is looking to send a message and with a win here today it will be understood who the MLB World Series Champions are...After taking his second break of the year Jose Altuve has returned to action ready for bear (he started the season on the IL and missed over a month) and it rubs off on his teammates. Baltimore’s Dean Kremer (10-4, 4.61 ERA) is one of the winningest pitchers in baseball and has been doing it with mirrors and the glass is about to crack. He has no wins in his last four starts and has surrendered 11 runs in 20 innings with 15 K’s and 12 walks. The ‘Stros will send out the quickly maturing Hunter Brown (8-7, 4.07) has picked up wins in his last two starts and has 130 strikeouts in just 115 innings. Take HOUSTON! |
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08-09-23 | Dodgers v. Diamondbacks +115 | 2-0 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 28 m | Show | |
LA Dodgers at Arizona 9:45 ET Diamondbacks over Dodgers- Well, you don’t think that the Dodgers are going to win forever or that Arizona would just lose every game left. I know it sort of seems that way but bother sides will come back to center and hopefully it starts here. LA’s Bobby Miller (6-2, 4.26 ERA) has been hit at times but the Dodgers have bailed him out on occasion but he can strike you out anytime. D’Backs counter with Merrill Kelly (9-5, 3.21) who has not won since before the All-Star break until tonight! Take ARIZONA! |
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08-09-23 | Cubs v. Mets +106 | 3-4 | Win | 106 | 16 h 12 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Cubs - Much to the Cubs dismay Pete Alonso has gone hot at a really bad time for Chicago as they were starting to close the gap between them and the wild card. They will start veteran Kyle Hendricks (4-6, 4.09 ERA) and he has struggled of late giving up 13 earned runs in his last three starts including seven to the Braves in just four innings. The Mets are ready to play the Cubs after six straight road losses. Take the NEW YORK METS! |
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08-09-23 | Marlins +110 v. Reds | Top | 5-4 | Win | 110 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
Miami at Cincinnati 12:35 ET Marlins over Reds- I hate when this happens when I like a game strongly but the timing is bad for the player and players. Miami came through i a big way yesterday winning out Megabucks prize and I could rate them almost as high today except for the morning start. Johnny (why do I always feel like I’m spelling that wrong) Cueto (0-3, 5.32 ERA) hasn’t given up many hits (only 15) but the ones he has surrendered have gone the distance one out of every three times in 22 innings. Grapham Ashcrat (6-7, 5.18) gets the nod for Cincinnati and he has had flashes of excellence but has yet to develop consistency. Take MIAMI! |
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08-08-23 | Astros -121 v. Orioles | Top | 7-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Houston at Baltimore 7:05 ET Astros over Orioles- The AL’s two top teams square off in Baltimore where the first place Orioles who have a 21-7 record in their last 28 games. Houston who are the defending champions will send Grayson Rodriguez (2-3, 6.09 ERA) to the hill and although he has more strikeouts than innings pitched he has also surrendered more hits than innings. Houston will counter with Framber Valdez (9-7, 3.07) who has found his groove and threw a no-hitter against Cleveland last time out. Take HOUSTON! |
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08-08-23 | Marlins v. Reds +131 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Miami at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Marlins over Reds- Miami who had the second best record in the NL at the All-star break and now find themselves out of the playoff pitcher trailing by 1.5-games. The Marlins have lost five straight and are 5-17 since the break and 1-14 in their last 15 road games. So why are they favored on the road here? They are because Braxton Garrett (5-3, 4.14 ERA) who is win-less in his last four starts and is 0-2 lifetime against the Reds. So why Miami, well mostly because Luke Weaver (2-4, 6.98) is getting the start for Cincinnati and he is just terrible. Take MIAMI! |
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08-08-23 | Twins v. Tigers +105 | 0-6 | Win | 105 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Detroit 6:40 ET Tigers over Twins- Minnesota’s Sonny Gray (5-4, 3.18 ERA) won four of his first five starts and then went 15 starts without a victory until his last time out winning a decision against St. Louis (which shouldn’t even count). Detroit will send Eduardo Rodriguez (7-5, 2.96) to the mound and he has won three of his last four decisions and 4-1 with a 3.38 ERA in eight starts against the twins. Take DETROIT! |
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08-07-23 | Cubs v. Mets -106 | 2-11 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Cubs- The surging Cubs have moved to within 1.5-games of the wild card and will be playing one of their division nemesis as the reeling Mets who have lost six straight since the trade deadline. New York will start their most consistent hurler in 30-year old rookie Kodai Senga (7-6, 3.25 ERA) who was hit hard last time out and was handed his first loss since June 30. Drew Smyly (8-7, 4.71 ERA) gets the nod for the Cubbies but he is just 1-3 with an ERA of 8.40 in his last seven starts. Take NEW YORK METS! |
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08-07-23 | Marlins -131 v. Reds | 2-5 | Loss | -131 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
! Miami at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Marlins over Reds- At first sight I am trying to figure how a team that has lost four straight, six of seven and 16 of their last 20 since the All-Star break. They had the second best record in the NL at the break and are now a half game out of thee wild card berth. Now, looking at what Cincinnati is doing we can see why the Marlins may be favored. The Reds have lost six straight for the third time this season and will start lefty Brandon Williamson (3-2. 4.85 ERA) who was called up from Triple-A for the second time this year. Rookie Eury Perez (5-3, 2.36) called up from Double-A and he is favored on road. Take MIAMI! |
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08-07-23 | Dodgers v. Padres -131 | Top | 13-7 | Loss | -131 | 6 h 9 m | Show |
LA Dodgers at San Diego 4:10 ET Padres over Dodgers- San Diego has failed twice this weekend when they had chances to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season now they come up favored over LA as Seth Lugo ( 4-5, 3.54 ERA) takes the hill and a struggling Tony Gonsolin (6-4, 4.11) for the Dodgers. In six starts against the Padres he is 5-0 with a 1.25 ERA and yet he is an underdogs here. Lugo is 1-2 with a 3.04 ERA in his last eight starts but is 2-1 with a 324 ERA lifetime against the Dodgers. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-06-23 | Diamondbacks v. Twins +134 | 3-5 | Win | 134 | 5 h 24 m | Show | |
Arizona at Minnesota 2:20 ET Diamondbacks over Twins- Eight years ago Dallas Keuchel was the American League Cy Young Award winner and this season he was at Triple-A St. Paul after being released by three different teams in 2022. Today he starts for Minnesota and he is 3-3 with a 3.86 ERA in seven career starts against Arizona who have lost 21 of their last 28 games. Zac Gallen (11-5, 3.41) gets the nod for the Diamondbacks and in his lone start against the Twins he is 0-1 with a 2.57 ERA and is just 2-4 with a 4.93 ERA on the road the season. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-06-23 | Mariners v. Angels -123 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -123 | 5 h 15 m | Show |
Seattle at LA Angels 4:07 ET Angels over Mariners- A pair of contenders going at it with the Mariners having won four in-a-row and nine of their last 11 while Angels have dropped five straight and are fading fast. In this series finale Seattle’s Bryce Miller (7-4, 4.35 ERA) will make his first career start against Los Angeles while Chase Silseth (3-1, 3.99) will also be making his first career start against the Mariners. In a surprise the Angels rise and capture the win here. Take LA ANGELS! |
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08-06-23 | Astros v. Yankees -114 | 9-7 | Loss | -114 | 3 h 41 m | Show | |
Houston at New York Yankees 1:10 ET Yankees over Astros- ‘Break up the Yankees’...that was the mantra for the New York Yankees in their heyday back in the ‘50’s when the made nine appearances in the World Series 11 years. Having won three of four and will start Carlos Rodon (1-4, 6.29 ERA) and he is 2-0 with a 1.55 ERA in seven career starts. Houston will start Jose Urquidy (2-2, 2.50) who will be making his first start since April 30 and had allowed 12 runs in his last two starts. Take NEW YORK YANKEES! |
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08-05-23 | Mariners -134 v. Angels | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
Seattle at LA Angels 9:05 ET Mariners over Angels- This is a huge series for both clubs as they vie for the final AL playoff spot and the Mariners drew first blood by winning in Megabucks style in the opener of a four game series 9-7. Seattle will start All-Star George Kirby (9-8, 3.43 ERA) who is just 2-3 with a 3.86 ERA in five career starts against the Angels. Los Angeles will send Tyler Anderson (5-2, 4.98) and he is 1-1 with a 5.68 ERA in four starts against the Mariners. The beat goes on...Take SEATTLE! |
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08-05-23 | Blue Jays v. Red Sox -118 | 5-4 | Loss | -118 | 6 h 58 m | Show | |
Toronto at Boston 4:10 ET Red Sox over Blue Jays- Boston had won seven straight in this series until the Blue jays explosion yesterday posting a 7-3 win at Fenway Park. Today, Toronto will start Jose Berrios (8-7, 3.31 ERA) who has had nothing but troubles when facing the Red Sox going 1-6 with a 4.31 ERA in 12 career starts. Boston will counter with John Schreiber (1-1, 3.74) who most likely will be removed in short order as the Sawx will rely on their bullpen. Take BOSTON! |
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08-04-23 | Dodgers v. Padres -106 | Top | 10-5 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 21 m | Show |
LA Dodges at San Diego 10:00 ET Padres over Dodgers- If San Diego is to make a move toward the playoffs they need to reach .500 first and there will be no better way than to start by beating the first place Dodgers. LA would has become pitcher thin will start rookie Bobby Miller (6-2, 4.37 ERA) and he fell to the Reds 6-5 last time out. San Diego will start Yu Darvish (8-7, 4.53) has won three of his last four starts and gets the win here. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-04-23 | Mariners -109 v. Angels | Top | 9-7 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
Seattle at LA Angels Mariners over Angels- What more can you do if you are Shohei Ohtani? Hit homeruns and throws 1-hitters but can’t relieve in a game he’s been taken out of. Tonight the Angels will start Reid Detmers (2-8, 4.35 ERA) and although he is 2-0 with a 2.69 ERA against the Mariners he has lost his last three starts. Luis Castillo (7-7, 2.88) will start for Seattle who have won seven of their last nine. Luis is 2 with a 2.55 ERA in four career starts against the Angels and he notches another win tonight. Take SEATTLE |
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08-04-23 | Diamondbacks v. Twins -125 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Arizona at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over Diamondbacks- Minnesota starter Baily Ober (6-5, 3.19 ERA) is off his worst start of the season as he surrendered six runs and 11 hits in four innings. This is his first ever start against Arizona who will start Merrill Kelly (9-5, 3.23) and he has one career win over the Twins. The Diamondbacks are 5-14 in their last 19 and should suffer more of the same. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-03-23 | Pirates +120 v. Brewers | 1-14 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 7:15 ET Pirates over Brewers- Milwaukee is coming off a 1-5 road trip and now trail Cincinnati by a full game in the NL Central Division. The Brewers will try and stem the tide sending Adrian Houser (3-3, 4.43 ERA) who has been less than stellar in his appearances. He has given up 82 hits in just 67 innings with only 52 strikeouts. In 13 career games including nine start is 3-3 with a 4.05 ERA against the Pirates. Pittsburgh will send Mitch Keller (9-7, 3.97) to the hill and and he is 0-3 with a 4.62 ERA against the Brewers in five career starts. This time he picks up a win against the struggling Brewers. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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08-02-23 | Rays +110 v. Yankees | 2-7 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Rays over Yankees- After Aaron Boone removed Gerrit Cole (9-2, 2.64 ERA) from the biggest game of the season for the Yankees against Baltimore in a 0-0 game in the seventh inning it became obvious they were not playing to win. Removing your ac in the biggest game of the season when he has yet to surrender a run and only three hits took the heart out of New York as the Orioles promptly scored a 1-0 victory. Tampa bay who plays to win will send Shane McClanahan (11-1, 3.00) to the mound and the Yanks are just what he needs as he has gone five starts without a win. He get it here. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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08-01-23 | Rays v. Yankees -104 | 5-2 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:10 ET Yankees over Rays- It is not that I think that the Yankees can make a run for the playoffs but more like ‘we’ have lost all confidence in the Rays. Surely, the Yankees are a much better team with Aaron Judge in the line-up ( sort of validates his MVP over Ohtani who has yet to even make the playoffs) and he has been as productive as ever since his return from the IL. The slip-sliding away Rays will send Zach Eflin (11-6, 3.64 ERA) to the mound and he has already tied his career high in victories and is 2-0 over New York with a win coming in May when he allowed four runs in six innings. Carlos Rodon (1-3, 5.75) makes just his fifth start an is coming off a win over the Mets allowing only one run in 5.2 innings with four hits. Judge actually is the difference when it comes to this Yanks lineup. Take NEW YORK YANKEES! |
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07-31-23 | Reds v. Cubs -116 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -116 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Reds- Having played against the Cubs Sunday posting St. Louis 3-0 as ‘our’ Megabucks winner, I feel very comfortable coming back with Chicago behind Marcus Stroman (10-7, 3.51 ERA). He has lost three of his last four decisions and was pounded by the White Sox last time out. This will be his last showing before the trade deadline expires and who know how it will affect him, but he is still amid his best season as a 10-year pro. The Cubs should bounce back today against the Reds Andrew Abbott (6-2, 1.90) whose numbers are off the charts with 66 K’s, in 61 innings with just 40 hits... but this is just one of those things. Take CUBS! |
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07-31-23 | Orioles v. Blue Jays -127 | 4-2 | Loss | -127 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Toronto 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Orioles- Baltimore continues to lead the AL and had stood up to almost every challenge so far this season and have maintained their lead over Tampa Bay. Tonight they will start Tyler Gibson (9-6, 4.68 ERA) who has had great support from his mates in order to win nine games this season as he never completely shutdown his opposition. Toronto is currently occupy a wild card spot and trail the Orange-Birds by 5.5 for the top spot and are 2.5-games ahead of Boston. Chris Bassitt (10-5, 3.81) get the nod for the Blue Jays and he is 4-1 in his last five decisions with the loss coming at Baltimore where he was shelled for eight runs and 11 hits in three innings. Looking to atone, tonight he shuts down the O’s. Take TORONTO! |
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07-31-23 | Phillies v. Marlins -105 | 4-2 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Miami 6:40 ET Marlins over Phillies- Big showdown in the NL East (if you can say that this early) as the playoff bound Miami Marlins who hold that spot by a half-game over tonight’s guest the Philadelphia Phillies. The Fish have had a bad run since the All-Star break while the Phillies have not taken full advantage. Philly’s Taijuan Walker (11-4, 4.06 ERA) has been stellar for the most part but has surrendered 12 runs in his last four starts covering 24 innings. The Marlins (5-6, 4.74) and he is difficult to hit despite his record striking out 90 in 74 innings while giving up just 59 hits. I like MIAMI! |
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07-30-23 | Yankees +125 v. Orioles | 3-9 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Baltimore 7:10 ET |
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07-30-23 | Cubs v. Cardinals -127 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 2:10 ET Cardinals over Cubs- So here we are with the Cubs starting to show some life and have won eight-in-a-row and have put themselves into the playoff picture. Chicago will be up against their biggest rival the disappointing Cardinals who still have the will to rise up and be a problem for the Cubs. It seems a bit odd that St. Louis would be favored here especially when Steven Matz (1-7, 4.34 ERA) who has a history of blowing up and he will be opposed by Kyle Hendericks (4-4, 3.45) who is one of the NL’s toughest pitchers to hit. Odds-makers like the Cardinals therefore so do I. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-30-23 | Rays +112 v. Astros | 8-2 | Win | 112 | 3 h 17 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Houston 2:20 ET Rays over Astros- The Rays are in a virtual free fall and were crushed yesterday by Houston 17-4 and they seem to have lost their early season mojo. Houston is chasing Texas and has been making a move after the All-Star Game and comes up a pick’em at home and that price tells me that Tampa Bay even with Zack Littell (0-2, 5.11 ERA) getting the start. Houston will send Brandon Bielak (5-5, 3.62) to the hill and he was bombed by Texas Monday night and I expect more of the same tonight. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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07-29-23 | Yankees v. Orioles -119 | Top | 8-3 | Loss | -119 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Baltimore 7:15 ET Orioles over Yankees- First and last place AL East teams will go at it as Baltimore the AL’s best will host the division dwelling New York Yankees. As of this moment the three highest payrolls in MLB are currently outside to cut line for the playoffs as the Mets, Padres and Yankees all have been major disappointments. New York right-hander Clarke Schmidt (6-6, 4.33 ER) has won four straight decisions in his last eight starts. One of his prior losses was to the Orioles and is 2-2 with a 4.09 ERA in eight career games.Baltimore will start Tyler Wells (7-5, 4.33) and he 0-4 with a 4.95 ERA career against the Yankees. But, those were different Yankees teams and different Orioles team. Take BALTIMORE! |
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07-28-23 | Red Sox v. Giants -135 | 3-2 | Loss | -135 | 12 h 56 m | Show | |
Boston at San Francisco 10:15 Giants over Red Sox- These two clubs are meeting for the first time in over four years after having first met over 100 years ago when the Giants were in New York. This time out San Francisco will send out Logan Webb (8-8,3.48 ERA) and he is looking to atone for his performance Saturday when he was whacked by Washington and previous to that he had won 4-of-5. Boston and SF are a half game apart record wise but the Red Sox are 1.5-games out of the wild card spot while the Giants are resting in the NL final spot. Kutter Crawford (4-5, 4.04) get the start for Boston and he has been more effective on the road this season but that silliness end here. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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07-28-23 | Rangers v. Padres -153 | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 22 m | Show | |
Texas at San Diego 9:40 ET Padres over Rangers- Texas won their biggest game of the season Wednesday night coming from behind against the Astros in Houston. They were about to get swept 3-0 and fall into a first place tied with Houston and the Stros would have had all the momentum while Texas was trying oi figure out what happened, but the Rangers rallied and were in high spirits leaving Space City with a 2-game lead in the Division. The Padres also lost 2-of-3 in their series at Pittsburgh losing the rubber match on Wednesday. Texas will start Dane Dunning (8-3, 3.18 ERA) and he will face-off with Joe Musgrove ( 9-3, 3.25) who had 11 starts before his lost to Detroit where he went 10 starts going 7-0 allowing just 1,0,1,2,1,2,3,1,0 and 0 runs. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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07-28-23 | Mariners -126 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 23 m | Show |
Seattle at Arizona 9:40 ET Mariners over Diamondbacks- Seattle was expected to give the AL leaders something to worry about this season but they have yet to put tings together and maybe they are showing some signs of life as they have won five of their last seven. The Mariners are just 4.5-game out of the Wild card spot and look to make up ground while playing against Arizona as the D’backs are 3-9 since the All-Star break and have lost 24 of their last 19 overall. They will start lefty Tommy Henry (5-3, 4.01 ERA) who has been hit hard and lost is last two outings and will be facing Seattle for the first time. The Mariners will start Logan Gilbert (8-5, 3.88) who has won his last three decisions. Take SEATTLE! |
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07-27-23 | Guardians v. White Sox -106 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Cleveland at Chicago 7:30 ET White Sox over Watchdogs- Great pitching match-up tonight and I would be surprised if either of these two starters gave up more then two runs each. The starters of course are for Cleveland Tanner Bibee (6-2, 3.04 ERA ) whose name I just love and who’s pitching has been better than anyone expected. Now, for Chicago it will be Dylan Cease (4-3, 4.04) and he has been absolutely outstanding in his limited action but virtually un-hit-able. I know that I vowed to stay away from the White Sox because we don’t want to bet garbage, but some times the call is to wild to ignore...Take CHICAGO WHITE SOX! |
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07-26-23 | Orioles v. Phillies -108 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
Baltimore at Philadelphia 6:05 ET Phillies over Orioles- Baltimore has been one of the best behind Miami winning 1-run decisions at 19-10 but last night they had the norm reversed as the Phillies rallied late with a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth. The Orioles have still managed to go 13-4 in their last 17 games overall and will start Kyle Bradish (6-5, 3.09 ERA) who will be facing Philadelphia for the first time in his two year career. Ranger Suarez (2-5, 4.07) will take the hill for the home club and he is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in his lone start against the O’s. The Phillies have been at their best against the A.L. going 14-3 in their last 17 clashes. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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07-25-23 | Mets -115 v. Yankees | Top | 9-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
NY Mets at NY Yankees 7:10 ET Mets over Yankees- The last time these two met at Yankee Stadium last August they were a combined 61 games over .500 and both were leading their respective divisions. This time around neither of them would make the playoffs if the season were to end right now. At this time the Yankees are six-games over .500 after a 3-game sweep of Kansas City and both of these clubs are 14-17 since they last met splitting a two-game set at Citi-field. The Yanks will send Domingo German (5-6, 4.52 ERA) who is 0-1 with a 4.41 ERA in three starts since his perfect game at Oakland. The Mets will start Justin Verlander (4-5, 3.47) who is 9-7 lifetime with a 3.37 ERA in 24 starts against the Yankees and threw six innings of three-hit ball over six innings allowing just one-run in a no decision against the Yankees in June. This time around he gets the victory. Take NEW YORK METS! |
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07-24-23 | Reds v. Brewers -108 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 8:05 ET Brewers over Reds- The first three days out of the break had these toe clubs in Cincinnati where the Brewers (and us) swept three games (3-0) the Reds. Milwaukee is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings and has had a strangle hold on the Division for a while now with their only true threat being St. Louis who is being usurped by the Reds. Graham Ashcraft (57, 5.77 ERA) take the hill for the Reds and he has surrendered just eight runs in his last six starts covering 48 innings and he will be opposed by 33 year-old Colin Rea (5-4, 4.64) who has had a checkered resume in the minors with just 53 appearances in a 10 year MLB career. But, he appreciates every change he gets and is looking to take advantage of his opportunity NOW! Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-24-23 | Rangers v. Astros +102 | 9-10 | Win | 102 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Texas at Houston 8:10 ET Rangers over Astros- This ‘Battle for Texas’ could provide some fireworks as these two Lone Star clubs vie for not only say bragging rights but the chance to enhance their lead if you are Texas as Division leader or to narrow the gap if you are Houston (3-games behind). The upstart Rangers were about to swept three straight by the Dodgers Sunday and it wasn’t pretty trailing 4-0 in the first they used their bats to post the victory. Monday, they will start Jon Gray (6-5, 3.31 ERA) and the 31-year old has ever been better with a WHIP of 1.13 ad only surrendering 89 hits in 103 innings he gets the edge of the Astros starter Brandon Bielak (3-3, 6.75) who has been meat allowing 39 hits in 32 innings with a WHIP of 1.75. Fly-boys are 15-5 at home in the last 20 meetings and the action is heavy on the Rangers as it should be. Take HOUSTON! |
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07-24-23 | Orioles v. Phillies -120 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -120 | 18 h 5 m | Show |
Baltimore at Philadelphia 6:40 ET Phillies over Orioles- Now with the best record in the AL Baltimore has won 12 of their last 15 and are a stellar 31-18 on the road. The Orioles will start Dean Kramer (10-4, 4.80 ERA) who has had great support from his mates scoring runs in bunches when he has been on the mound. Philadelphia salvaged the final game of a 3-game set in Cleveland to avoid the sweep. The Phillies will send out Cristopher Sanchez (0-3, 3.06) who is seeking his first win and has pitched well enough to earn it and will get his first victory here as Bryce Harper continues his attack on the baseball. Despite the Orange-birds being 33-13 as underdogs and the Phillies being 23-40 as favorites the trend reverses here. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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07-23-23 | Mets +134 v. Red Sox | Top | 1-6 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
New York Mets at Boston 7:10 ET Mets over Red Sox- We ended up a double-winner Saturday as the suspended contest was finished and the Mets prevailed as a Megabucks winner and then in the second and regular scheduled game we won easy. Today we continue with a winner on the Mets behind Carlos Carrasco (3-3, 5.35 RA) who won 15 games for New York last season. Boston will send out Brennan Bernardino (1-0, 2.48) who is making his 29 appearance but just his fourth start. The Mets have had a decent July going 14-6 in their last 20 games while the Red Sox are 1-4 in their last five against the NL East. take NEW YORK METS! |
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07-22-23 | Mets v. Red Sox -110 | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 18 h 51 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Mets- Ya know...this really bites the big one! Friday ‘we’ posted the Mets as our Megabucks and with a 4-3 lead when the game was suspended because of rain. Now, without that game being decided the come back wit the Red Sox is a bit tarnished. I was looking forward the playing against New York’s Maz Scherzer (8-3, 3.99 ERA) who can be had with this club behind him. Boston’s veteran lefty James Paxton (5-2. 3.51) is on the mound for the Sawx and he’s allowing just 44 hits in 60 innings...take BOSTON! |
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07-22-23 | Phillies v. Guardians +112 | 0-1 | Win | 112 | 18 h 49 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Cleveland 7:10 ET Watch Dogs over Phillies- As my sister used to say ‘that sucks for the Indians!’ a sarcastic comment to injustice everywhere...as is the case where Cleveland Spiders had a name change to Indians when the original team naming was in honor of Louis Sockalexis...Okay, good ole Tanner Bibee (5-2, 3.32 ERA) will take the hill for the Sockalexis’ and he has allowed just four runs in his last four starts while surrendering only 68 hits in 76 innings itched this season. Zack Wheeler (7-4, 4.04) gets the nod for the Phils and he has been knocked around for 15 runs in his last four starts. Take CLEVELAND! |
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07-22-23 | Blue Jays v. Mariners +128 | Top | 8-9 | Win | 128 | 15 h 53 m | Show |
Toronto at Seattle 4:10 ET Mariners over Blue Jays- Toronto’s strikeout leader Kevin Gausman (7-5, 3.03 ERA) has put down 153 batters via the 3-strike method and that in just 115 innings. The Blue Jays have lost his last three starts despite him allowing just five runs in 17 innings. Seattle will rely on Logan Gilbert (8-5, 3.65) who has allowed just 94 hits in 113 innings with one complete game shutout of the Giants. Take SEATTLE! |
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07-21-23 | Braves v. Brewers +112 | 6-4 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Brewers over Braves- Atlanta with the best record in MLB have hit a rough patch of late but they are still 10-3 on the last 13 games on the road. They are also 16-4 in their last 20 games against the National League while Milwaukee is 6-1 in their last seven games and 8-2 in their last 10 games against the NL East. With Christian Yelich returning to form for he Brewers who will send Freddy Peraltra (6-7, 4.41 ERA) who has allowed only 83 hits in 99 innings. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-21-23 | Phillies -115 v. Guardians | 5-6 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Cleveland 7:05 ET Phillies over Guardians- Last year Philadelphia had the worst record in among the MLB playoffs teams and managed to make it to the World Series with a second half surge. It appears that they are trying to do it again winning 13 of their last 15 on the road. The Phillies will start Rangers Suarez (2-4, 3.84 ERA) and they are 4-2against Cleveland. The former tribesman will send Gavin Williams (1-2, 3.94) and he is making just his sixth career start and he has allowed 24 hits in just 29 inning of work. Phils 4-2 in last six meetings and Cleveland is 2-5 in their last seven. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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07-21-23 | Mets +110 v. Red Sox | Top | 5-4 | Win | 110 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
New York Mets at Boston 7:10 ET Mets over Red Sox- No matter how hard the Mets look they will not find Bill Buckner anywhere and they will have to earn a victory tonight. New York will start 30-year rookie Kodai Senga (7-5, 3.20 ERA) and he is getting better with a 2.37 ERA in his last six starts. In 96 innings he has surrendered just 72 hits with 122 strikeouts. Boston will use Ketter Crawford (4-4, 3.74) but the Red Sox are 4-13 against the N.L. Take the METS! |
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07-21-23 | Cardinals +115 v. Cubs | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 23 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cardinals over Cubs- St. Louis has finally showed some life of late and the have moved from being dead-birds to the Red Birds once again after reeling of six straight victories since the All-Star break. They will start Jack Flaherty (7-5, 4.29 ERA) who is seeking his sixth straight win and will be opposed by the Cubs best in Justin Steele (9-3, 2.96) and he is 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA lifetime against the Cardinals, while St. Louis is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings including 4-1 at Chicago. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-20-23 | Cardinals +116 v. Cubs | 7-2 | Win | 116 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET Cardinals over Cubs- When you’re hot you’re hot and when you’re not you’re not! St. Louis who is finally showing the stuff that has been expected of them. The Red Birds have won six straight and will send their weak link Steven Metz (0-7, 4.86 ERA) to the hill against Marcus Stroman (10-6, 2.88). This is one of those ‘don’t worry about the mule being blind just load the wagon’ type of games. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-20-23 | Padres -111 v. Blue Jays | Top | 0-4 | Loss | -111 | 4 h 44 m | Show |
San Diego at Toronto 1:10 ET Padres over Blue Jays- This should be a pretty good pitching match-up as both of these starters have comparable WHIP’s and this game is where it should be at close to a pick’ em. San Diego is starting to show some life and have won five of six and are 5-1 against Toronto is their last six meetings. They will send lefty Blake Snell (6-7, 2.71 ERA) to the hill and he has deserved better fate as he has been outstanding with little reward. The Padres are 7-0 verses the AL and the Blue Jays are 15-5 against the NL...Take SAN DIEGO! |
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07-19-23 | Twins +132 v. Mariners | 6-3 | Win | 132 | 12 h 30 m | Show | |
Minnesota and Seattle 9:40 ET Twins over Mariners- Seattle continues to struggle to meet the level that most pundits predicted and last night the were trashed by Minnesota 10-4. The Twins will start lefty Kenta Maeda (2-5, 5.50 ERA) and he is 2-1 with a four starts since his return from the IL. The Mariners send Luis Castillo (6-7, 2.96) to the hill and tonight he receives another tough defeat. Twins bats are hot and will put up enough runs to win here, Take MINNESOTA! |
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07-19-23 | Giants -105 v. Reds | 2-3 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Giants over Reds- Karma is a bitch and Cincinnati has been a part of it being really good and currently they are experiencing it really bad. After having set the world on fire with their often dramatic and exciting win streak it is all coming in reverse. It is no different for the Giants who have won seven straight and will send Ross Stripping (0-2, 6.11 ERA) against the Reds who have lost six straight. Grapham Ashcraft (4-7, 5.95) who was 2-0 as a rookie against the Giants with a 1.26 ERA in two starts. But, currently he has a WHIP of 1.56 and that is hard to overcome. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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07-19-23 | Padres +108 v. Blue Jays | Top | 2-0 | Win | 108 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
San Diego at Toronto 7:05 ET Padres over Blue Jays- Now’ the time if ever to jump on the Padres! San Diego who has been the biggest disappointment along with the Mets are beginning to make things interesting. Toronto is and has been n impostor for two decades and this year is no different. The Blue Jays will start Jose Berrios (8-6, 3.41 ERA) who has not won since June 24 when he defeated mighty Oakland. The Padres are down $2267 on the year and will be starting Yu Darvish (6-6, 4.65) and he is off a six-inning 1-hit win over Philadelphia striking out nine giving him 98 in 83 innings. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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07-18-23 | Twins +119 v. Mariners | Top | 10-3 | Win | 119 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
Minnesota at Seattle 10:00 ET Twins over Mariners- Minnesota had their 3-game win streak halted last night as the Mariners edged out a 7-6 win. Tonight the Twins will send Baily Ober (5-4, 2.61 ERA) to the mound and he has had five quality starts of at least six inning each. At 6’9” Ober has a WHIP of 0.97 allowing only 62 hits in 83 innings and has been cheated out of a few victories. Seattle’s Bryan Woo (1-1, 3.63) has been effective in limited action posting five straight quality starts and he is facing the Twins for the first time. Play MINNESOTA! |
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07-18-23 | Yankees v. Angels +100 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET Angels over Yankees- I see believe that the Yankees are not a playoff team in my mind as they real do not play at the level need to make it into the post season. New York is 2-7 in their last nine games and are headed south and will turn to Domingo German (5-5, 4.43 ERA) to stem the tide. Los Angeles had lost 7 of 8 before their 4-3 win over the Stankees Monday in extra innings. Pat Sandoval (4-7, 4.41) is off two weeks rest and has posted just one win in his last 10 starts shutting out Kansas City for his win. Otani’s hot and will make the Yankees pay once again. Take the ANGELS! |
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07-18-23 | Padres -122 v. Blue Jays | 9-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
San Diego at Toronto 7:15 ET Padres over Blue Jays- Some interesting stats surrounding the most over-paid and over-rated team in all of baseball. San Diego is eight games behind the final layoff spot and has lost more one-run games than any other MLB club and are the only team without an extra inning victory. Joe Musgrove (8-2, 3.29 ERA) has emerged as the Padres ace and he is 7-0 with a 1.79 ERA in his last nine starts allowing only one run in six of those starts. Toronto will start Alex Manoha (2-7, 5.91) who has had a nightmare season and was send down to A-ball to straighten his head out. Tonight we will see if that helped...I don’t think so. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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07-17-23 | Yankees v. Angels -115 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at LA Angels 7:10 ET Angels over Yankees- I have been yelling about it for three months and it is that these Yankees are not a playoff team and it has more to do with the ball they play than their record. Now, the Angels most likely are not a playoff team but their expectations are not the same as New York’s aspirations. LA will send Griffin Canning (6-4, 4.62 ERA) and he is off two poor outing surrendering nine runs in eight innings suffering losses in both games. But, not many suffered more than the Yankees and their starter Luis Severino (1-4, 7.38) who lost his last two starts giving up 14 runs in just 6.1 innings while allowing 58 hits and 40 runs in only 47 innings pitched on the season. He has been so bad the Yankees will test him tonight before pulling him from the rotation. Take LA ANGELS! |
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07-17-23 | Rays -113 v. Rangers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -113 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Texas 8:05 ET Rays over Rangers- These two have both leveled off in recent weeks bt are still the leaders in the clubhouse as they they might say. Texas will start Dane Dunning (8-2, 2.84 ERA) and he was roughed up in his last outing by the Nationals and suffered just his second loss. Tampa Bay will welcome back their Cy Young entree Shane McClanahan (11-1, 2.53) who will be making his first start since June 30 and he posted a 7-3 win over Texas on June 11. Tonight’s win will be even sweeter as he returns from the IL. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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07-17-23 | Marlins v. Cardinals -105 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
Miami at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Marlins- How can I possibly be thinking of betting against Jesus, I mean the guy walks on water...oops wrong Jesus. This one Lazardo (acquired from Oakland in 2021) is 8-5 with a 3.29 ERA and will be making start No. 20 leading the majors. The Dead Birds are coming alive having won their last two games against Washington and have won 4 of 5 after a pair wins over the White Sox. The Marlins took the Cardinals three straight in Miami before the Red Birds salvaged the final game 3-0. Miles Mikolas (5-5, 4.21 ERA) who has not allowed a run in his last two starts gets the nod for the Cardinals. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-16-23 | Astros -138 v. Angels | 9-8 | Win | 100 | 17 h 3 m | Show | |
Houston at L.A. Angels 7:01 ET Astros over Angels- Houston’s starting pitcher Cristian Javier (7-1, 4.34 ERA) has gone three starts without a decision and in those three starts he has surrendered 18 earned runs in just 10.2 innings but they Rangers scored 10,10 and 12 runs to not only get him off the hook but win all three games. In last years post season he was 2-0 giving up just two hits in 13 innings with 16 strikeouts. LA will counter with Tyler Anderson (4-2, 5.25) was 15-5 with the Dodgers last year losing his last four starts and another in the playoffs. In nine seasons that is the only winning record that he has posted and pitching for the Angels is a lot different than throwing for the Dodgers. Take HOUSTON! |