Tampa Bay vs. L.A. Dodgers 8:08 ET

Dodgers over Rays- In a season like none other the teams with the best record from each league are meetings in the World Series the first time since 2003. These two got here by taking different roads as Tampa Bay went out to a 3-0 lead over Houston in the Championship series and then had to battle back in Game 7 after losing three straight to earn their berth in the series. The Dodgers took a different route finding themselves down 3-1 to rally with three straight wins in defeating Atlanta. This is LA's third WS appearance in the past four seasons and will start Clayton Kershaw (6-2, 2.16 ERA) who is 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA in three 2020 starts. The Rays will start Tyler Glasnow (5-1, 4.08) who is 2-1 with a 4.66 ERA in the postseason. At -210 for the series the action in Las Vegas is pouring in on the Dodgers as it should be with their MLB highest payroll of 95.6 million compared to the Rays who rank No. 28 with a 29.3 million payroll. The money really doesn't mean much in a battle such as this but the edge definitely goes to the Dodgers. Take LOS ANGELES!

Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers 8:15 ET

'Youth must be served!' Sunday's Game 7 of the NL Championship series will have the future of baseball on the mound as Atlanta's 22-year old Ian Anderson (3-2. 1.95 ERA) is 2-0, 0.00 ERA in 15.2 playoff innings with 22 K's including four shutout innings against the Dodgers. L.A. will most likely start Tony Gonsolin and get the bulk of the innings with 'All-Staff' available. Likewise for the Braves who manager Brain Snitker said 'everybody' on his staff is healthy and available. Look for the Braves to shock the Dodgers here. Take ATLANTA!

Houston at Tampa Bay 8:30 ET

Do you think baseball set this up like this? Sometimes I wonder. I'm still sick from the 2004 0-3 comeback by the 'Commie Saux' against the 27-time World Series Champion New York Yankees. HA! In my heart I don't want those dirty stinkin' cheater Astros to go anywhere. Houston received biggest break ever with the virus affecting this season as they never had to listen to the fans wrath and believe me it just wasn't from the fans as the commish came down heavy early at aggressions towards the Astros. It's too bad for the Astros because I saw them 'live' a number of times in Houston from Altuve and Correa's rookie seasons and you could tell that they were going to be good...but! So, now my 'main man' born in Jersey and grew up in Connecticut veteran Charlie Morton (2-2, 4.74 ERA) gets the Game 7 ball and he is 2-0 with a 0.92 ERA in the post season. My other 'cunnythumber' Lance McCullars (3-3, 3.93), 0-1 4.09 ERA in post season 7 innings and 11 K's in the 4-2 loss while surrendering five homers this post-season. Charlie Morton who went 5 innings with 0 runs on 5 hits in Game 2. Take TAMPA BAY!

Atlanta vs L.A Dodgers 4:30 ET

Dodgers over Braves- Well, the LA Dodgers did have MLB's best record, did you believe that they were dead? Although down 3-1 in games it might seem daunting as this is just that kind of season. Now, LA is down 3-2 and all the Dodgers need is too win back to-back games against what so far have been un-hittable arms. At least the rookies, yeah the Atlanta rookie pitchers have taken over in the playoffs. There really isn't any pressure on the Braves as of yet because they were never expected to be in this position in the first place. Max Fried (7-0, 2.25 ERA) 0-0, 2.65 Post-season not going you blow you away whereas Walker Buehler (1-0, 3.44) 0-0, 2.77 post-season. 23K's 13 innings will throw it past you. Take the DODGERS!

Tampa Bay vs Houston 6:07 ET

Astros over Rays- Tampa Bay's series lead is down to 3-2 advantage as the 'mojo' of this series has moved to the 'dark side' as the cheatin' Astros are stayin' alive. The Rays have a .197 batting average and obviously pitching is they're key to winning. Today, Houston will start Framber Valdez (5-3, 3.57 ERA) who is 2-1 with a 2.00 ERA in the post season losing Game 1 allowing two runs on only four hits in six innings. Tampa Bay will start Blake Snell (4-2, 3.24) who went five innings in Game 1 allowing just one run. After their 0-3 team meeting Houston responded with a pair of wins and nothing matters unless they win again today. Take the HOUSTON!

Tampa Bay vs Houston 5:07 ET

The Rays have a 3-1 series advantage despite a .197 batting average and obviously pitching is their key to winning. As of 1PM ET Tampa Bay has announced a starter in John Curtiss (0-0,0.00 ERA) and for Houston it looks like manager Dusty Baker will use 'All-Staff' as he has yet to announce a starter. After their 0-3 team meeting Houston responded with their 4-3 win in Game 4 but, nothing matters unless they win again today and they won't. Take the TAMPA BAY!

Tampa Bay vs Houston 8:40 ET

Rays over Astros- Tampa Bay is sending Tyler Glasnow (7-1, 4.08 ERA) to the mound and they have has won his last 11 starts. In Playoff action he has 20 K's in 13.1 innings and still he looked back at tape and said that he was tipping his pitches. If he corrects that who's going to hit him? Zack Greinke (3-3, 4.16) goes to the hill and he hasn't had his best of his 17 seasons, as shoulder problems have plague him the past three years, but he is aided by the cardboard cut outs in place of fans because of his anxiety phobia. I believe the Rays will get to Greinke early and go deep into the Astros bullpen. Take TAMPA BAY!

Tampa Bay vs Houston 8:40 ET

Astros over Rays- 'We've' posted Megabucks winners on the Rays the first two games and like this spot even more than that pair. To me it's the way the 'numbers' set up and I believe that 'they' have moved to the other side. Tampa Bay will be starting Ryan Yarbrough (1-4, 3.56 ERA) who will be making his first ever post-season start but has appeared against the Yankees in Game 4 going five innings allowing two runs on six hits with just one strikeout against those 'free' swingers. Houston will start Jose Urquidy (1-1, 2.73 ERA) and he has no post season record but he surrendered four solo homers to Oakland last Wednesday with no decision. The Astros will put the ball in play against Yarbrough as he is not a swing and miss pitcher and Houston will make contact often enough to score and win. Take HOUSTON!

Atlanta vs L.A. Dodgers 6:05 ET

Braves over Dodgers- Man, I can't help it but 'we' must remember that this is a seven-game series and a 2-0 lead is not so daunting as it would be in a Best-of-5. Los Angeles will try and even the series with 3-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw (6-2, 2.16 ERA) who will make his fourth start this post season (2-0, 1.93) and he has allowed three runs in 14 innings with 19 K's and has a 0.43 career ERA in playoffs against the Braves. But, Atlanta has a weapon that came on the scene August 26 making his big league debut, He had an ERA of 1.95 in six starts down the stretch and has 11.2 scoreless playoff innings striking out 17 and allowing just five hits with a 0.69 WHIP. The 22-year old throws BB's and the Dodgers are in a funk...take ATLANTA!

Atlanta vs L.A. Dodgers 8:08 ET

Braves over Dodgers- I don't expect the Dodgers to panic but Atlanta is in a great spot with no pressure as all the expectations are for Los Angeles. This 7-game series will be played at the Texas Rangers Globe Life Field have home teams 2-2-1-1-1 with LA advantage of batting last four times and the winner gets to stay for the World Series which will also be played in this park. Undefeated Max Fried (7-0, 2.25 ERA) and the Braves are 12-1 in his 13 starts this season. The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler (1-0, 3.44) who is rated the third hardest throwing starting pitcher. These are the NL's two top scoring teams with Atlanta going 13-4 against the NL West but are just 6-15 in their last 21 as underdogs. LA has had their way with the Atlanta leading the series 35-16 in the last 51 meetings. Also the Dodgers are 20-8 against left-handers. But, positive are expected when the teams are playing for the pennant. Shit happens...Take ATLANTA!

Houston vs Tampa Bay 4:07 ET

Rays over Astros- Houston announced their rotation early and Lance McCullers (3-3, 3.93 ERA) has been elected to start Game 2 regardless of the Game 1 outcome. Although he had a 2.18 ERA his last eight starts in the regular season in the playoffs against Oakland he surrendered five runs (four earned) and three homers and has a post-season ERA of 9.00. These two have split their last 10 meetings with the Astros taking the Division series 3-2 last season and getting to the World Series. With the Rays leading 1-0 they will counter with veteran Charlie Morton (3-2, 4.40) who is 3-0 in post-season play with an ERA of 1.20 and defeated the Astros in Game 3 of last year's playoffs. 'Doctor Evil' has taken away Houston's 'Mojo' and pored it over the Rays...Take TAMPA BAY!

Houston vs Tampa Bay 7:37 ET

Rays over Astros- This is the fourth straight season Houston has appeared in the ALCS having defeated Minnesota and Oakland winning 6-of-7 games. Tampa Bat of course came-from-behind to beat the Yankees and will be sending Blake Snell to the mound in Game 1 of this Best-of-Seven' series and he is 2-2 with a 4.73 ERA in six career starts against the Astros. The 'Space Cadets' will start Framber Valdez who is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in 12 playoff innings and has never faced the Rays. Snell made three playoff appearances last season all against Houston with an ERA of 1.69. Take TAMPA BAY!

Tampa Bay vs N.Y. Yankees 7:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- The Yankees have named Gerrit Cole as their Game 5 starter before they had even posted their 5-1 victory to stretch this series to it's limit and that's how it should be. Tampa Bay's starter Tyler Glasnow last faced Cole in the AL Division Series final as Cole started for Houston a game the Astros won 6-1 over the Rays at Minute Maid Park. Cole who threw 97 pitches in Game 1 has also lost two NCDS series finals to St. Louis and the Cubs while pitching for the Pirates. Both hurlers are on short rest as Glasnow got 10 strikeouts in Game 2 working 5+ innings surrendering four runs on three hits (long ball). The Rays sting here. Take TAMPA BAY!

Tampa Bay vs N.Y. Yankees 7:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- The Yankees have already named Gerrit Cole as their Game 5 starter but the problem as I see it is that they have to get their first. New York will start the very inconsistent Jordan Montgomery (2-3 5.11 ERA) who is getting into his first post-season action. He has allowed seven run over his last two starts and gave up four runs in 2/3 of an inning against the Rays Sept. 2. Tampa Bay will start Ryan Thompson (1-2 4.44 ERA) who has worked two post-season innings surrendering three hits but no runs. Rays manager Dave Cash coined the phase a 'stable of arms' referring to his pitching staff as he will use his 'All-Staff' if need be. As I have said so many times before the Yankees are not built for the playoffs with a weak defense their Achilles heel. Take TAMPA BAY!

Oakland vs Houston 3:30 ET

A's over Astros- Okay, we have a series and it looks like it will be a good one. Houston blew their shot at a sweep blowing a late two-run lead and forced to face a team that feel they were on the brink and now have life. Oakland has confidence in their man Frankie Montas (3-5, 5.60 ERA) who is 1-0 in the post-season going two innings with two K's and a run. Houston it's Zack Grienke who had five starts in the 2019 playoffs going 27 innings allowing 13 runs. This time we expect better. Take HOUSTON!

Atlanta vs Miami 2:05 ET

Marlins over Braves- There's no question in my mind Atlanta will face the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series but in Game 3 there has been such a dramatic line change from Games 1 & 2 I can't pass it up. The Braves were favored by at least 2-1 in the two winning games and now the price is a pick'em. Atlanta will start Kyle Wright (2-4, 5.21 ERA) and he has been shelled when throwing against the Marlins going 0-2 with a 6.69 ERA in three starts. Miami will start Sixto Sanchez (3-2, 3.46) whose ERA in his first five innings is 1.69 and after that it's over 10. After facing Ian Anderson Wright's pitches will look like balloons. Take the MARLINS!

Tampa Bay vs New York Yankees 7:10 ET

Rays over Yankees- It is all or nothing for New York as they rarely score runs that are not powered by a home run. Yesterday, they had men on base throughout but their big swings and little contact created 18 strikeouts and no late inning rally. The key to playing against New York is knowing when Gary Sanchez is not in the lineup. Monday, he was 0-4, 3 K's and just ONE passed ball (that shows improvement!). Yankees pitchers HATE pitching to Sanchez and can't throw certain pitches with confidence as he mishandles so many balls during the game. There are actually times when he's at the backstop picking up the ball after a called third strike. Okay, enough about that hoax, bum and imposter of a professional baseball player. On to a team that is full of holes and were just not built for the playoffs as they put out the worst defense in the MLB every day. Sometimes, their defense (lack of) seems like a practical joke it's so bad. So guess, what...take TAMPA BAY!

Oakland vs Houston 3:35 ET

A's over Astros- Houston who is in a commanding position leading 2-0 in the Best-of-Five series will enter Game 3 with Jose Urquidy on the mound as Zack Greinke's sore shoulder had him 1-4 with a 6.08 ERA in September. Urquidy has two starts against the A's going 0-1, with a 2.45 ERA. Oakland will start Jesus Luzardo who's post-season career has him 0-1, with a 4.26 ERA with 14 K's in 9.2 innings. The Astros have been going threw the motions all season and now have picked up the pace in the playoffs. Take HOUSTON!

San Diego vs L.A. Dodgers 9:38 ET

Padres over Dodgers- The upstart Padres were second to the Dodgers in NL wins and won four of the ten meetings that will filled with temperamental actions where Fernando Tatis ran over LA catcher Will Smith on two different occasions and the LA's Chris Taylor ran over SD catch Austin Hedges and then SD's Trent Grisham posed at the plate after hitting a home run off Kershaw. Personally, I like the Padres cockiness because they believe that they are good and he's right. Good enough to win this series remains to be seen. Dodgers starter Buehler Walker's blister seems to have heeled enough, although he only worked four innings against the Brewers in Game 1. Take SAN DIEGO!

N.Y. Yankees vs Tampa Bay 8:10 ET

Yankees over Rays- I am questioning why New York is a starting rookie in Deivi Garcia who had a 3-2, 4.98 ERA during the regular season and will be the youngest Yankees pitcher to ever start a post season game. He must be ready! Tampa Bay will start Tyler Glasnow who has made three starts against the Yankees this season going 1-1, with a 3.77 ERA with 22 strikeouts in just 14.1 innings and is 1-2 lifetime. It seems funny to me that Rays manager Dave Cash said 'we have the right guy on the mound today', well then why didn't he start yesterday. Take NEW YORK!

Houston vs Oakland 4:37 ET

Astros over A's- Houston's Framber Valdez was not afraid to take the ball in his first post-season outing having spun five scoreless innings in his Game 1 victory over the Minnesota. He had one outing against this season Oakland and went seven strong innings allowing one earned run while striking out nine. Oakland's Sean Manaea took on a different route in his post-season debut giving up four runs (3-Homers) in two innings taking the loss against the White Sox, but he was dominant in his lone start against the Astros going seven innings allowing one run during the season. Astros have the 'mojo'...take HOUSTON!

New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay 8:07 ET

Yankees over Rays- From what I am reading and hearing from the media is that the Rays and Yankees have a rivalry that is intense as the Red Sox and Yankees. Let me tell you from a New Yorker's view-point and even from a Bostonians eyes that will never happen. Yanks and Sox go back to 1919 and the trading of Babe Ruth and the continuation is on going. Not, to say that the Rays don't get 'up' for any series with the Bronx Bombers, after all they are still 27-time World Series Champions. The Rays have been the best team in baseball from start to finish this season and will start former Cy Young winner Black Snell who started Game 1 against Toronto and allowed no runs in 5.2 innings while striking out nine. Gerrit Cole was 7-3 2.84 ERA in the regular season but had a 4.96 ERA allowing five home runs in three starts against the Rays. There will be one huge difference in Cole's start in Game 1...Gary Sanchez the worst catcher in MLB history will NOT be behind the plate as he was in his three starts against Tampa. Cole's ERA is 3-runs lower when ANYONE but Sanchez is 'catching' (he actually doesn't catch the ball he mostly just retrieves it off the back stop). The fact that New York is such a strong favorite against the MLB team with the best record lends me to laying it. Take the NEW YORK YANKEES!

St. Louis at San Diego 7:08 ET

Cardinals over Padres- St. Louis gets the quick advantage in knowing who their starting pitcher is going to be and with Jack Flaherty (4-3, 4.90 ERA) on the hill and that's a good start as her is 1-0 with a 1.10 ERA against the Padres. The Cardinals may need him to go deep into the game as their bullpen gave up nine runs and nine hits in two innings work. With their No. 1 & 2 starters down and the 3 & 4 having pitched the past two days puts the Padres up against the wall. Yesterday's win was just the second for San Diego in the last 12 playoff meetings with the Cards but the Pods are 21-11 at home this season. History rules...take SAN DIEGO!

St. Louis at San Diego 5:08 ET

Cardinals over Padres- Here we have the experienced post season veteran in the Cardinals Adam Wainwright (5-3, 3.15 ERA) who has a career 2.81 ERA in 105.2 postseason innings. Zach Davies (7-4, 2.73) and he has had his best season not allowing more than three runs in any of his 12 starts. St. Louis who has defeated the Padres in 10 of 11 playoff games are 6-2 in their last eight road games. San Diego has some great supportive trends but there is one leak and it is that they are 1-5 in their last six road games and 1-7 in their last eight playoff games. Take ST. LOUIS!

Chicago White Sox vs Oakland 3:10 ET

Starting pitchers in this deciding Game 3 will have plenty of significance as Chicago has now won 15 straight games (that's 15-0) in their last 15 starts against Left-handers. So, the difference between starting lefty Sean Manaes (4-3, 4.50 ERA) or right-hander Mike Fiers (6-3, 4.58). Fiers has gone 19-5 at home (at San Diego) since joining the A's while the White Sox are just 21-26 against right-handers this season. Chicago's most likely starter will be Dane Dunning (2-0, 3.97) who was bombed in his last two appearances against the Cubs and Indians. Take OAKLAND!

Cincinnati at Atlanta 12:08 ET

Reds over Braves- This should be a really interesting pitching dual and after what we saw yesterday I don't expect many runs from either side and here's why. Starting pitching in the playoffs brings out the best in most good hurlers (Bieber Excepted) and this early afternoon contest pits Cincinnati's Luis Castillo (4-6, 3.21 ERA) against the Braves phenom Ian Anderson (3-2, 1.95) has had six MLB starts including his debut when he held the Yankees one-hit in six innings and two weeks later he shut down the Nationals on one-hit in seven innings. Castillo turned his season around after a shaky August before going 4-0 with a 1.26 ERA in September and before getting beat on Saturday. I've got trends all over the place on both sides but what the Reds need is to put the ball in play when there are men in scoring position. Today...take CINCINNATI!

St. Louis at San Diego 3:00 ET

Cardinals over Padres- It's really too bad, I mean San Diego was a money maker for 'us' all season and now entering the playoff for the first timer since 2006 their front line pitching has taken a hit. Losing Dinelson Lamet to injury on Friday and Zack Davies isn't available so the Padres will start Chris Paddock (4-5, 4.75 ERA). St. Louis who has defeated the Padres in nine of 10 playoff games eliminating San Diego three times will start lefty Kwang Hyun Kim (3-0, 1.62) who allowed only 28 hits in 39 innings. The Cardinals who hit the fewest homers in MLB (51) are 5-2 in last seven on the road. The Padres have been great as home favorites going 20-6 and 11-3 against team will winning records but are 1-4 in their last five home games and 1-6 in their last seven playoff games. Take ST. LOUIS!

Toronto at Tampa Bay 4:07 ET

Rays over Blue Jays- Tampa Bay who had the best record in the AL used their superior pitching to win Game One 3-1 as three pitchers kept the Jays bats silent. Today, they start Tyler Glasnow (5-1, 4.08 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA to two post-season starts while Toronto will start Hyun Jin Ryu (5-2, 2.69). The Blue Jays are just 1-6 in their last seven road games and 1-5 in their last six playoff games and are 17-35 in the last 52 meetings and 39-84 at Tampa Bay. Take the RAYS!

Chicago White Sox at Oakland 3:10 ET

A's over White Sox- Chicago came out of the doldrums after losing 7-of-8 and 9 of their final 12 games of the season by shutting down Oakland 4-1 in the first of this Best-of-3 series. The A's who have not won a post season series since 2006 already face elimination and will send Chris Bassitt (5-2, 2.29 ERA) to the hill and he has some impressive stats. Bassitt finished the season allowing just one run in his last four starts covering 26.2 innings and he is 2-1 with a 3.04 ERA in four careers starts against the Pale Hose. Veteran lefty Dallas Keuchel is 6-6 against Oakland including 2-4 on the road and a 7-1 loss this season. Although this game may be played in San Diego when Bassitt is pitching for at home he is 2-1 with a 0.72 ERA. Take OAKLAND!

New York Yankees at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Indians over Yankees- This could be the best pitching match of the entire playoffs as the Yankees send Gerrit Cole (7-3, 2.84 ERA) to the mound and Cleveland will counter with this year's sure shot Cy Young winner Shane Bieber (8-1,1.63) who won the pitching Triple Crown with most wins (8), lowest ERA (1.63) and most strikeouts (122). New York was cruising along in until a plethora of injuries took their once powerful lineup down and down hard. They are left with four starter hitting .200 or less. Cole was fantastic in last year's playoffs going 4-1 with a 1.72 ERA and a WHIP of 0.87 and is 2-1 with a 2.79 ERA against Cleveland. Shane Bieber has been untouchable and he is 1-0 lifetime versus the Yanks. The Indians were 18-12 at home while New York was 12-18 as they lost 4-of-5 and 8-of-last 10 while the Tribe closed winning 7-of-8. Take CLEVELAND!

Chicago White Sox at Oakland 3:00 ET

White Sox over A's- Both these clubs enter the playoffs after their most recent shaky play as Oakland has lost nine of their last 17 while the White Sox went into the tank as soon as they clinched their first playoff berth since 2008. Chicago enter this fry losers in 7-of-8 and 9-of-12 including 0-5 on the road. Now, here comes the part I hate (because the A's have been good to 'us.') as Oakland 8-1 in their last nine home games as underdog and that is strong but that was this season, because they are 2-8 in their last 10 'playoff' games as underdogs. Oakland has destroyed the White Sox over the years going 5-1 of last and are 23-51 in their last 73 games in Oakland. Chicago will send Lucas 'No-Hit' Giolito (4-3, 3.48 ERA) to the hill and his career high of 13 strikeouts came in six innings against t4he A's last august in Chicago. Meanwhile the A's will start lefty Jesus Luzardo (3-2, 4.12) and he has been outstanding at home going 3-1 with a 2.40 ERA and he has three innings of post season work against the Rays allowing just one hit. I had to take a good look at this one the A's are so strong at home 21-9 70% but Las Vegas deems the Pale Hose the side. Take WHITE SOX!

Houston at Minnesota 2:00 ET

Astros over Twins- This is without a doubt this is ugliest play of the day and I feel 'we' must have this side. Here we go, Houston without the benefit of knowing what pitch is on its way finished the season under .500 and a miserable 9-21 on the road and of course the Twins have the best home recored in MLB and are 23-7 when hosting. Lets look at the pitching matchup as veteran Zack Greinke (3-3, 4.03 ERA) gets the start for the Astros and after a quick start posting a 1.84 ERA in his first five starts he is 0-3 with a 4.04 ERA also going 0-2 with a 4.28 ERA. He did have a great WHIP 1.13 but his post-season numbers are dreadful as is his lifetime number against the Twins is 5-9 with a 4.64 ERA including 1-4 (5.14 ERA) and finally his post season stats 3-6, 4.21 ERA. So I Guess it's only right that I list Kenta Maeda (6-1, 2.70 ERA) stats as he finished the MLB WHIP leader 0.75 with 80 K's in 66 innings and was 3-0 with a 1.91 ERA at home in 2020. Have ya heard enough...well, I have a bit more. Houston is 5-0 in their last five playoffs games as an underdog and Minnesota is 0-11 in their last 11 playoff home games and the Astros mare 15-7 over the Twins on the 22 meetings. Take HOUSTON!

New York Mets at Washington 3:05 ET

Mets over Nationals- Washington the defending World Series Champions will finish below .500 this season and become only the third MLB champ to finish last the following year. New York who has had a disappointing season as well had high expectations but failed miserably and needs to win today to avoid falling into a tie at the bottom with the Nats. Seth Lugo (3-3, 3.82 ERA) from out of the bullpen is now a Mets starter while Washington will go with Austin Voth (1-5, 6.25) who is 1-2 with a 5.74 lifetime against the Mets...take NEW YORK!

Cincinnati at Minnesota 7:10 ET

Reds over Twins- Both of these clubs are playoff bound as the Reds overcame a slow start and Minnesota just pounds opponents at home where they are 23-6 after last night's loss. The Twins will start Michael Pineda (2-0, 3.18 ERA) who hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his four starts and he will be opposed by Luis Castillo (4-5, 2.86) who is 4-0 with a 1.26 ERA in his September starts. Cincy has won 10 of 12 and stays hot here. Take the REDS!

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox 7:10 ET

White Sox over Cubs- The White Sox may have hurt themselves by clinching a playoff spot so early as they have taken a siesta and now lost six straight and seven of eight. They now fond themselves one game behind the Twins tied with Cleveland for second place in the Central. The Cubs lowered their 'magic' number to one with three straight losses and will start Jon Lester (3-2, 4.40 ERA) who surrendered eight runs on nine hits in his only start against the White Sox this season. Rookie Dane Dunning (2-0, 3.19) will help halt the Sox slide today. Take WHITE SOX!

Milwaukee at St. Louis 7:05 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- St. Louis will be playing only 58 games two short of a full season of 60 and they need one more win to secure a playoff berth. So, needing one win they send Adam Wainwright (5-2, 3.05 ERA) to the hill and he has been victimized before at home in the last two weeks and this time it won't be his doing. Brandon Woodruff (2-5, 3.43) is measured to be the third hardest thrower in baseball and with 81 K's in 65 innings and with only 53 hits allowed he is showing it be, even without wins. Let's face it the Brewers didn't help him win games as weak hitting (team BA .225) and poor fielding did him in record wise. In a must game or they are out. Take MILWAUKEE!

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox 6:10 ET

Cubs over White Sox- The NL Central leading Cubs are hosting their cross town rival the Chicago White Sox. Both clubs are struggled of late losing a combined 11 of 13 after having qualified for the playoffs with the White having lost their last five. The Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 games but will send Yu Darvish (7-3, 2.22 ERA) who is 2-1 versus the White Sox with 38 K's in 32 innings. The White Sox will start Dylan Cease (5-3, 3.52) who is 0-3 with a 4.71 ERA against the Cubs but they are 0-5 in their last five games against righty starters. The Cubs are also 5-2 in their last seven as road favorites. Take CUBS!

Cincinnati at Minnesota 8:05 ET

Reds over Twins- After a poor start the Reds have won 9-of-11 and moved into NL playoff wild card position while Minnesota now leads the AL Central over the White Sox by winning their last four games. Cincinnati will start Tyler Mahle (2-2, 3.57 ERA) and he is 2-1 lifetime against the Twins who will start Jose Berrios (5-3, 3.72) is 3-0 in September with a 3.10 ERA. Minnesota has the best home record in MLB 23-5 but falls short tonight. Take CINCINNATI!

Milwaukee at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- There are six NL teams battling over the final four wild card spots and these two are among them with St. Louis one-game above .500 and Milwaukee is one game below. Both these clubs have lost 2-of-last-3 but Milwaukee has won five of the last seven meetings. Today we have the Cardinals at home with one of their most effective pitchers in Kwang-Hyun Kim (2-0, 1.59 ERA) on the mound and they are underdogs to the Brewers. Milwaukee will start Corbin Burns (4-0-, 1.77) and they get the win here. Take the BREWERS!

Houston at Texas 8:05 ET

Astros over Rangers- Houston needs a pair of wins to clinch a playoff spot and their bats have gone cold the past two weeks. The Astros have scored more than three runs just four times in their last 15 games and will now face Lance Lynn (6-2, 2.53 ERA) who is having a Comeback-of-the Year season. Houston will start Cristian Javier (4-2, 3.33) who has a victory against Texas holding them to limited the Rangers to one run and two hits in 6.2 innings. Lynn had his worst x runs on eight hits over six innings. Take HOUSTON!

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland 6:10 ET

Indians over White Sox- Chicago was sitting pretty with the best record in the AL and then they clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2008 and have lost four straight and six of their last eight games. Dallas Keuchel (6-2, 2.04 ERA) will get his final start of the irregular season and he is 4-1 with a 2.79 ERA in eight career appearance es against the Indians. Cleveland will start righty Zach Plesac (4-2, 1.85) who is 1-0 with 18 strikeouts in 14 innings against the White Sox this season. The Indians have won the last five meetings and are 45-22 in the last 67 in Cleveland. Take the INDIANS!

St. Louis at Kansas City 8:05 ET

Royals over Cardinals- It took until September 22 for the Royals to be eliminated from the MLB post-season probably at least a month later than what would have happened during a full season. St. Louis who has eight games to play in the next five days will start Carlos Martinez (0-2, 8.40 ERA) who allowed five runs in his last start against Pittsburgh (only one earned). Kansas City will start Danny Duffy (3-4, 5.01) who has not faced the Cards this season but is 2-1 with a 3.91 ERA in his career. Take the ROYALS!

Tampa Bay at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Rays- Tampa Bay who has the best record in the AL needs just one more win or Yankees loss to clinch the AL East their first title since 2010. Tyler Glasgow (4-1, 4.21 ERA) who has won four straight decisions will get the start for the Rays and he is 0-2 with a 7.07 ERA on two starts against the Mets. New York who still has a 'puncher's' chance for the playoffs will send Michael Wacha (1-3, 6.75) to the hill who tossed four scoreless innings in his last outing. In a surprise the Mets delay the Rays celebration. Take NEW YORK M-E-T-S!

Colorado at San Francisco 9:45 ET

Giants over Rockies- Colorado is 24-29 and yet they are in sixth place in the NL wildcard race and are just about out of it although they have won their last two. The Rockies will start Kyle Freeland (2-2, 3.75 ERA) who hasn't won since August 1 a span of nine starts. The Giants will start Drew Smyly (0-0, 3.94) and the Jints have won all three of his starts and post another win here today. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Tampa Bay at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Rays- Tampa Bay has the most wins in the AL and need just one more win to clinch their first Division title in 10 years. The Rays will start Blake Snell (4-1, 3.05 ERA) who has faced New York once before shutting them out for 7.1 innings winning 3-0 in his only appearance against the Mets. New York will start Seth Lugo (2-3, 4.34) who had the shortest start of his career giving up six runs in 1.2 innings and is looking to recover here as they Mets actually lead the majors in batting average (.273) and on-base-percentage (.351) and score enough to win here. Take the M-E-T-S!

Houston at Seattle 9:10 ET

Mariners over Astros- Seattle who, believe it or not was in the thick of it all before the played five 'home' games in San Francisco because of the wildfires and went 1-4. They are now the ninth seed in an 8-team race and are 5-games behind Houston for the final playoff spot. Houston meanwhile clinched their playoff spot this weekend and are just waiting for the return of Altuve and others. While just 7-18 on the road the Astros are an amazing 24-2 against the Mariners the past 26 meetings and will start Lance McCullers Jr. (3-2, 4.87 ERA) who is 7-2 with a 2.95 ERA in 13 career starts against Seattle. The Mariners will send their best in Marco Gonzalez (6-2, 3.49) who lost Opening Day to the 'Stros but is 6-1 since gets his chance to beat them for the first time (0-5). Houston is terrible on the road and locked-in, while the Mariners are coming to play. Take SEATTLE!

Milwaukee at Cincinnati 6:40 ET

Reds over Brewers- This is a meeting between a pair of hot clubs who are both at .500 and fighting for a playoff berth. Milwaukee is on a season high four-game winning streak and will send hard throwing Brandon Woodruff (2-4, 3.45 ERA) to the hill and he is 3-2 with a 4.25 ERA in seven games against the Reds. Cincinnati who has won 7-of-8 will send Luis Castillo (3-5, 3.03) to the mound and he is 3-0 in September with a 1.23 ERA in five starts. Take CINCINNATI!

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland 6:10 ET

Indians over White Sox- Since ending an eight-game losing streak Cleveland has won 3-of-4 and needs just two wins to get back into the MLB Playoffs. The Indians will start Aaron Civale (3-5, 3.80 ERA) who hasn't won in his last five starts going 0-3 while Chicago has clinched their playoff spot their first post-season appearance since 2008. Dane Dunning (2-0, 2.33) take the mound for the Sox and they are 5-0 in his five starts. Despite having the best record in the AL Chicago is just 1-5 as road underdogs and only 7-16 in their last 23 games in Cleveland. Take the INDIANS!

Minnesota at Chicago Cubs 7:08 ET

Cubs over Twins- Great pitching matchup with Minnesota sending hard throwing Jose Barrios (4-3, 4.15 ERA) who has thrown at least five innings in each of his previous five starts but no more than six. The Central Division leading Cubs will send a refurbished Yu Darvish (7-2, 1.86) to the hill who is having his best season in years. Against the Twins Darvish is 1-1 in three starts with a 1.77 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 20 innings. Barrios has had one appearance against Chicago taking a loss after surrendering six runs in 4.2 innings for an ERA of 12.46. Take the CUBS!

Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 1:10 ET

Reds over White Sox- Chicago has won 8 of 10 and are headed to the MLB Playoffs for the first time since 2008 and believe me they do belong. Cincinnati who buried themselves early had their six game winning streak stopped yesterday by the White Sox 5-0 and have won 10 of 15. Dylan Cease (5-2, 3.20 ERA) get the nod for Chicago and he hasn't gone beyond six innings in 10 starts while Michael Lorenzen (2-1, 4.56) earned his second straight start after making his first start since 2018. White Sox are 8-22 against inter-league righties and the Reds are 6-2 as inter-league favorites. Take CINCINNATI!

Atlanta at New York Mets 1:10 ET

Mets over Braves- It's seems like every time Rick Porcello (1-5, 6.06 ERA) gets the start they systems say to go 'with' him in his starts as he comes up the favorite. His mound opponent for Atlanta will be Kyle Wright (1-4, 7.20) and he has a career ERA of 7.26 in 50 innings. Although Porcello is 0-4 with a 5.75 ERA in his last seven starts he is 3-2 lifetime against the Braves. Listen to this or read it the braves are 2-14 in their last 16 games when a road underdog. Take the M-E-T-S!

Minnesota at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET

Twins over Cubs- Sometimes you see a game that for whatever reason doesn't seem right. That's how I felt a first glance into this matchup. I mean Minnesota is not the same team away (11-16) from Target Field as they are 20-5 at home. The NL Central leading Cubs starting Alec (No-Hit) Mills (5-3, 3.93 ERA)who is making his his start since his historic outing against the Brewers, in his last two starts he has 15 shutout innings and just four hits allowed. With those 'numbers' and his team leading the division by 3-games he's pitching at home and he and the Cubs are underdogs to Michael Pineda (1-0, 3.57) and the Twins. I guess? Pineda is making his four start two good and last Sunday he was banged around a bit by the Indians. This time out he gets it right! Take MINNESOTA!

Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati 7:07 ET

Reds over White Sox- A great pitching matchup with Dallas Keuchel (6-2, 2.19 ERA) set to throw for Chicago and Trevor Bauer (4-3, 1.71 ERA) taking the hill for Cincinnati and he leads the NL in ERA and WHIP and is second in strikeouts (83), hits per nine innings allowing 32 hits in 58 innings. The White Sox with the best record in the AL has clinched a playoff for the first time since 2008 and they are already celebrating. Bauer's numbers are really off the charts but Keuchel has won four straight decisions and is always tough. While the Pale Hose are secure the Reds have moved in the final playoff spot and have plenty to play for. Take CINCINNATI!

Toronto at Philadelphia 6:05 ET

Phillies over Blue Jays- Toronto will start Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-1, 3.17 ERA) and he will be up against Philadelphia's Vince Velasquez (0-1, 6.46) who is anxious to join the rotation after coming off the IL. Toronto 9-2 as a road favorite and 10-3 as favorites overall and Blue Jays have toyed with the Phillies going 19-7 in the last 26 meetings including 12-2 in Philadelphia. After a weak start the Phillies are 11-4 in their last 15 home games and the Phillies are and 8-3 in their last 11 against left-handers but a dreadful 32-67 as underdogs. Still, this one counts as the season's end draws near...take PHILLIES!

Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 7:10 ET

Reds over White Sox- It has been over 10 years (2008) since the White Sox made the MLB playoffs but with the expanded forum and the best record in the American league they are destined to make the playoffs this season. Cincinnati has started to play better (if not too late) and are now 1-game under .500. Chicago will give rookie Jonathan Stiever (0-0, 2.45 ERA) will get his second career start while the Reds who has won four straight will send Tejay Antone (0-2, 2.76) to the mound and he has 37 strikeouts in just 29 innings while allowing just 17 hits. Take CINCINNATI!

New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Mets over Phillies- The Phillies blew a 4-0 lead yesterday and once again dropped to 24-24 and will start their most effective hurler to date this season in Aaron Nola (5-3, 2.40 ERA) who will take the hill. New York will start Seth Lugo (2-3, 2.63) and he aside from deGrom has been the Mets best hurler. The Mets have won five of their last seven start against right-handers and while the Phillies are 1-4 in their last five and 2-7 in their last nine starts against righties. Take M-E-T-S!

San Francisco at Seattle 9:45 ET

Giants over Mariners- This is another one of these games where until the actually take the field that it will be played. Scheduled as a double-header one game has been cancelled and I just hope the one game they do play is the one 'we' want. San Francisco will send Drew Smyly (0-0, 2.92 ERA) to the mound looking help end their three-game losing streak while Seattle will use rookie Ljay Newsome (0-0, 3.24) who was removed from his last start against the Giants when he was struck by a line drive. This time he's hit hard again. Take the GIANTS!

Cleveland at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET

Indians over Cubs- Chicago has a comfortable lead in the NL Central as no other team in the division is even at .500 and they are on a three game winning streak. Cleveland meanwhile has dropped into third place in the AL Central by losing their last seven games. Okay, here we go again, that that look right, well maybe if you check out what former Cy Young Award winner Cubs starter Jon Lester (2-2, 5.05 ERA) who after a quick start has faltered and despite throwing six shutout innings his last time out has and ERA of 6.14 in his last three starts. Indians starter Aaron Civale (3-5, 3.88) is making his first career start against Chicago and is looking for his first win in five starts and he gets it here. Take CLEVELAND!

St. Louis at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- I would consider using this side (Milwaukee) in a much 'higher' rated spot if not for the shit that is going on. To start with, I like the pitching matchup but, with this being a double-header you can never really be sure what you are going to get. Managers use two distinct and different line-ups to share playing time among the roster and you never really know who's playing which game. Also, I would always prefer to play my game first as things change after a win or loss and mid sets change game to game. If you can get this match-up in game one the Brewers are worth a shot against a fading Wainwright. Take MILWAUKEE!

Oakland at Colorado 3:10 ET

Rockies over A's- So much for the Colorado home field advantage as they are 11-14 at home an actually have a better road record this season. Tonight, the Rockies will start German Marquez (2-5, 4.35 ERA) who is 2-0 against the A's with one win this season and he has 16 K's in 13.2 innings. AL West leading Oakland will start Mike Fiers (5-2, 5.06) has received great support from his mates in nine starts. The A's are 0-6 in the last six meetings and 0-4 at Colorado. Overall the Rockies are 61-27 when home favorites. Take COLORADO!

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Twins over White Sox- A match-up of the two winningest teams in the AL face off in Chicago where the best record White Sox (31-16) host No. 2 Minnesota (30-19). Dane Dunning(1-0, 2.70 ERA) take the hill for the Pale Hose and the rookie is off his first career win. The Twins will counter with Randy Dobnak (6-3, 3.61) who is 0-1 with a 1.29 ERA in seven appearances against Chicago and will even the series today. Take MINNESOTA!

New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET

Mets over Philadelphia- The Phillies are at 23-23 with 14 games left to play have been hit hard by injuries and currently are playing with five position starters. They have lost five of seven and will start former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta (3-4, 5.54 ERA) who has struggled this season and is 5-5 in 15 career starts against the Mets. New York will start former Cy Young hurler Rick Porcello (1-4, 6.07) who is 3-3 verses the Phillies and he has been posted as the favorite on the road. That is the key here. Take NEW YORK METS!

Toronto at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Blue Jays- New York who many felt was to run away from the crowd is seeded seventh right now amount eight AL teams that will make the post season. Toronto has won 8-of-12 while the Yankees who fell to .500 and trail the Blue Jays by 3.5-games have won five straight and will start Deivi Garcia (1-1, 3.06 ERA) he could be aided by the return of Stanton and Judge. Tajuan Walker (3-2, 2.95) starts for the Blue Jays and he is 0-2 lifetime against the Yankees. Take NEW YORK!

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET

Twins over White Sox- I found a couple of games like this last week and they both ended up winner among the scarce ones in the last week. Here are the Chicago White Sox with the best record in the American League an underdog at home in a Central Division game. Minnesota has won 10 of its last 12 games and has a 4-2 series advantage this season and will start Jose Berrios (4-3, 4.40 ERA) who is 12-2 with a 2.69 ERA with 109 K's in 103 innings lifetime against the White Sox. Enough said...take MINNESOTA!

St. Louis at Milwaukee 5:10 ET

Brewers over Cardinals- I hate dealing with double-headers as you can never be sure until the game has started if you have the pitching match-up you want. Starters Kwang Hyun Kin (2-0, 0.83 ERA) get the nod for St. Louis and Josh Lindblom (1-3, 6.06) who comes out of the bullpen after two appearances out of the bullpen. The Cards are still in the hunt and at 20-20 have 20 games remaining but are just 2-5 in their last seven games as underdogs and 2-5 in their last seven starts against right-handers. The Brewers have been inconsistent but are 5-2 ATS in their last seven as home favorites. Take MILWAUKEE!

Philadelphia at Miami 4:10 ET

Marlins over Phillies- Okay, here's the scenario it is now September 14th and one of bigger favorites in the NL East Philadelphia trails Miami by a game in the loss column. Think of what I just stated 'Miami has a lead over the Phillies with just 16-games to go.' The former 'Whiz Kids' will start Vince Velasquez (0-0, 5.85 ERA) who made one start two weeks ago and game up four runs in three winnings. The Marlins will start Pablo Lopez (3-4, 4.50) who is 0-1 lifetime against the Phillies but has 40 strikeouts in 40 innings and gets the win here. Take MIAMI!

Seattle at Arizona 4:10 ET

Diamondbacks over Mariners- This is a 'Don't Make Sense' game if I ever saw one; Here is Arizona with just three wins in their last 18 games with starter Luke Weaver (1-6, 7.12 ERA) on the mound favored over a team that is 17-7 in their last 24. Seattle will start Justin Dunn (3-1, 4.09) who has no record against the D'Backs but a 15.43 ERA in 4.2 innings. Take ARIZONA!

Cincinnati at St. Louis 4:10 ET

Reds over Cardinals- We've split the first two in this series and today Cincinnati will start Tyler Mahle (1-2, 3.89 ERA) who has had three straight quality starts while St. Louis is starting Carlos Martinez (0-2, 12.27) who is making his first start since recovering (?) from COVID-19. The Cardinals are just 1-5 in their last six starts when facing right handed pitchers. Take CINCINNATI!

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 2:10 ET

Brewers over Cubs- Okay well, we have split the first two in this series with the Brewers and come back again. Milwaukee knows time is running out as they are 20-23 with 17 games remaining. Alec Mills (4-3, 4.74 ERA) the Chicago starter is off his best game of the season and will be facing Adrian Houser (1-4, 5.48) who has struggled in his last two appearances failing to reach five innings. Milwaukee is 12-5 in their last 17 games at home. Take BREWERS!

Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Reds over Cardinals- The Reds who disappointed 'us' earlier in the week and atoned with yesterday 3-1 over these Cardinals. I always hate playing against St. Louis because they were always sound and played a style that beat the Yankees). Only NL team with World Series edge of Yanks...Okay, I'm back in more ways than one. So, I'm thinking 'hey got one against them now maybe it's the Birds turn.' I remember what I saw in Reds starter Tejay Antone (0-1, 2.49 ERA) who has no wins because his teams mates are not all that good. But he has been dominating, get this; 25 innings, 33 K's and only 13 hits. Those are impressive numbers and with the action on the 'Dead-Birds' I'll take the Reds...Take CINCINNATI!

Cleveland at Minnesota 8:05 ET

Indians over Twins- I've got to believe that I have the correct tempo for this series playing against Bieber yesterday and on Zach Plesac (3-1, 1.32 ERA) today. Sometimes it is a matter of numbers and how they swing. Runs have been scarce between these two hurlers and it might not get any better here as Rich Hill (1-1, 3.86) has allowed just 19 hits in 21 innings. Plesac has been off the charts allowing only 23 hits in 34 innings with a K for each inning with only two walks and a WHIP of 0.74.

Take CLEVELAND!

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 7:10 ET

Brewers over Cubs- Man, I don't mind playing on Milwaukee hear having won withy them yesterday but I hate playing against Kyle Hendricks (5-4 3.41 ERA) as I know how difficult he is to hit when everything is working. Milwaukee starter Brett Anderson cant match Hendricks class (2-3, 4.64) , but, the Brewers are making there move and the Cubs are in front of them. it's not Dr. Evil...it's the MOJO...take MILWAUKEE!

New York Mets at Toronto 3:35 ET

Mets over Blue Jays- I don't want some people to get too excited but it looks as though the Mets have 'bottomed-out' and are starting to eager from the depths. Rookie of the Year Alonso has found his stoke and power again and finally Dennis Smith is delivering at the plate. And that bring us to Seth logo (2-2, 2.05 ERA) who has been over-powering from day one in 2020. He received little support early as deGrom suffered but he has 31 K's in just 22 innings with on only 16 hits. Robbie Ray starts for the Blue Jays (0-0, 6.14) Mets hitting stride and the ball. Take the M-E-T-S!

Cleveland at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over Indians- Runs should be difficult to come by in this one as two of the AL's top righties will face-off at Target Field in Minnesota where the Twins are 17-5. Cleveland who has played better on the road 14-7 than they have at home (12-11) have scored just one run in their last two games and will up against Kenta Maeda (4-1, 2.77 ERA) who has two wins over the Indians and an ERA of 0.82. Cleveland will send Cy Young front runner Shane Bieber (7-0, 1.25) is 2-0 over the Twins this season but Minnesota is 10-2 at home verses right-handed starters. Take TWINS!

Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 ET

Reds over Cardinals- Boy, I know that 'we' have had a rough 10 days with MLB but this one makes no sense what-so-ever. Can somebody explain to me how Adam Wainwright (4-0, 2.68 ERA) can be an underdog at home. Here is Cincinnati six games under .500 starting Luis Castillo (1-5, 3.95) and are favored on the road in St. Louis. He is 3-4 with a 4.29 ERA in 10 career starts against the Red Birds and Wainwright is 10-12 with a 5.14 ERA in 33 career starts against the Reds. The Cards are 36-17 against Cincy and have their 'best' on the mound and are a dog...'Don't Make Sense' to me...Take CINCINNATI!

Chicago at Milwaukee 8:10 ET

Brewers over Cubs- I hate 'laying' this kind of price especially against a quality pitcher but there is a 'tell' in the Vegas number that has been posted on this game . Jon Lester (2-2, 5.80 ERA) started the season with a pair of wins but has been hit hard ever since and he is 5-4 with a 3.33 ERA in 12 career starts against the Brewers. Milwaukee was off to a slow start but is coming on strong and scored 19 runs with 13 extra-base hits on Wednesday. The Brewers play 13 of their final 10 against the Cubs and Cardinals the two teams ahead of them in the playoff hunt. Brandon Woodruff (2-3, 3.91) one of the hardest thrower in the NL has 55 K's on just 46 innings while allowing only 41 hits. Take MILWAUKEE!

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs- 8:15 ET

Reds over Cubs- Two day's ago I got ambushed with the Reds as the Cubs prevailed 3-0 and after upsetting Yu Darvish yesterday I'm back with Cincinnati. This is mostly because of starter Sonny Gray (5-2, 3.19 ERA) and he is off one of his worst career appearances.allowing six runs against the Cardinals getting only two outs. Gray is 4-2 with a 2.38 ERA in seven career starts against Chicago with 50 K's in just 40 innings. The first-place Cubs have lost five of its last eight games and are 18-38 in their last 56 when underdogs. Take CINCINNATI!

Philadelphia at Miami 6:40 ET

Marlins over Phillies- It just seems that how well he does as an individual Bryce Harper teams just seem to under-achieve. Philadelphia has won 12 of their last 16 and open this seven game series with Jake Arrieta (3-4, 5.67 ERA) on the mound facing Marlins Sandy Alcantara (2-1, 3.78). With Arrieta's lifetime record of 8-1 with 3.55 ERA lifetime against Miami I'm surprised the line is a virtual pick-em. Miami surrendered 29 runs yesterday but is 2-1 against the Phillies this season and starter Alcantara is 4-1 with a 2.51 ERA in five starts against them. Take MIAMI!

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET

Reds over Cubs- With 18 games left in the 'regular' season the Cubs have a 2.5-game lead over St. Louis while Cincinnati trails by 5.5-games. Today, Chicago will start Alec Mills (3-3, 5.50 ERA) who is 2-0 lifetime against the Reds while he will face Tyler Mahle (1-1, 3.90) who is 1-1 lifetime against Chicago. Mahle has been outstanding allowing just 20 hits in 30 innings with 35 strikeouts with a 1.07 WHIP. Mills has surrendered eight homers in seven starts and falls short today. Take CINCINNATI!

L.A. Angels at Texas 9:05 ET

Angels over Rangers- A pair of AL bottom feeders go at it in Texas as the Rangers host the LA Angels. The 'Lone Star' state boys have dropped six straight while Los Angeles has won five straight but has lost their last five in Arlington. The Rangers will start this season's ace Lance Lynn (4-2, 2.67 ERA) he was off to a great start but has surrendered 10 runs in his last two start in 12 innings work. The Angels will start Andrew Heaney (3-2, 3.89) who is off his best performance of the season. Take LA ANGELS!

N.Y. Yankees at Toronto (Buffalo) 6:37 ET

Yankees over Blue Jays- New York having lost four straight and 14-of-19 is just a shell of what they should be as the are missing four regular starters among the eight position players and hav three hurlers in the IL as well. New York was expected to run away with the AL East but is now struggling to qualify for the expanded playoff format. Toronto will start newly acquired Taijuan Walker (3-2, 3.26 ERA) who hasn't faced the Yankees in five years but is 0-2 against them while New York will start former Blue Jay J.A. Happ (1-1, 4.68) who is 3-2 lifetime against Toronto. Shit happens...Yankees win today. Take NEW YORK!

Houston at Oakland 9:10 ET

A's over Astros- What a difference at the plate when you know what pitches are coming and the 'Cheatin' Stros are living proof. Houston is 5-13 on the road where they have no hint what pitch is coming...A's are 14-6 at home and teach these guys a lesson in humility. Take OAKLAND!

Arizona at San Francisco 8:05 ET

D'backs over Giants- For me it's about Zac Gallen (1-0, 1.80 ERA) the most impressive one win pitcher in baseball. In 50 innings of work he has 54 strikeouts and has surrendered just 32 hits and his WHIP of 0.80. Arizona with no power and little run producing talent will be up against Giants starter Kevin Gausman (2-2, 4.43) who has been very hit-able his entire career so they may score here. The 'numbers' say Arizona 1-5 as a road favorite and Giants are 5-2 as home dogs. I'm looking to beat the odds...Take the DIAMONDBACKS!

New York Yankees vs Toronto 6:35 ET

Blue Jays over Yankees- There are so many parts of the Yankees that are missing it is difficult to call them the Bronx Bombers anymore. Sunday, New York had a six players bat who are hitting under .200 and a seventh at .201 and today they start Jordon Montgomery (2-2, 5.76 ERA) who has only nine innings under his belt in his last three starts. Toronto will start Hyun-jin Ryu (3-1, 2.72) for the Blue Jays and he has had four straight quality starts. Yanks are just too beat up and normal rules don't apply. Take TORONTO!

St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 7:08 ET

Cardinals over Cubs- Okay this should be short and sweet! Here is Chicago leading the NL Central at home with their best big-game hurler Jon Lester (2-1, 5.11 ERA) on the mound. In his 20 career starts against St. Louis Lester is 8-6 with an excellent 3.26 ERA but he has struggled in his last three starts lasting just 14 innings while posting a 9.00 ERA with a WHIP of 2.07. The Cubs have lost three of four while the Cardinals have won seven of nine in Chicago. Take ST.LOUIS!

San Diego at Oakland 4:10 ET

Padres over A's- The A's evened the series at 1-1 and delivered an 8-4 VHL win for 'us' Saturday and today the AL 'Best in the West' is a pick-em at home.This is a bit disconcerting as Oakland's starter Mike Fiers (4-1, 4.86 ERA) is 14-2 at home since being acquired from Milwaukee. He is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in his one career start against the Padres. Garrett Richards (1-2, 4.63) has been tough on the road where he is 1-0 with a 2.82 ERA in four starts. The Padres are 10-1 in their last 11 starts against a right-hander and are 5-0 after a loss while Oakland is 3-7 in their last 10 games against teams with winning records. Take SAN DIEGO!

Philadelphia at New York Mets 1:10 ET

Mets over Phillies- This always sucks! I mean having to take the Mets when Jake deGrom (2-1, 1.76 ERA) is on the mound because as good as he is (and he is great) the Muts just don't score runs for the dude. He has had 30 no-decisions since the start of the 2018 by far the most in MLB and he is 7-1 with a 2.23 ERA against Philadelphia. The Phillies are 10-2 in their last 12 games overall but are just 4-13 in their last 17 games as an underdog. Take the METS!

Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Phillies- Philadelphia has now won 10 of 11 games and I hate playing against teams that are in mist of a winning streak. I'm not one of those 'due' guys that just expect a team to win or lose. But, how can the Phillies be such a heavy underdog at the Mets who they have beaten six times in-a-row. They are also 7-0 in their last seven against a right-handed starter. The reason is Seth Lugo (1-2, 2.12 ERA) who has 253 K's in 17 innings while allowing just 12 hits. The Phillies will start Spencer Howard (1-1, 5.40) who has surrendered 24 hits in 16 innings walking seven and allowing five home runs. Take the METS!

Milwaukee at Cleveland 7:10 ET

Brewers over Indians- Milwaukee finds themselves with a .217 team batting average and the Indians have the best starting pitchers ERA at 2.74. Cleveland has also had trouble scoring runs and getting the bat on the ball and they are 2-6 in their last eight starts against right-handers. The Brewers will start Brandon woodruff (2-3, 3.67 ERA) and this hard throwing righty has 48 K's in 41 innings while allowing just 37 hits with a WHIP of 1.18. Aaron Civale (3-4, 3.72) will start after surrendering five earned runs in his last outing. Take the BREWERS!

San Diego at Oakland 4:10 ET

A's over Padres- San Diego's 7-0 win over the A's late night was just their 2nd in seven tries against Oakland. I expect the A's top bounce-back Saturday as they are 40-15 in their last 55 home games and 20-8 after scoring two runs or less. Padres will start ace Chris Paddack (3-3, 4.43 ERA) who hasn't pitched to expectations surrendering 10 homer in just 42 innings and he is facing the A's for the first time. Sean Manaea (2-2, 5.64) hasn't been at his best either but has won his last two starts. Take OAKLAND!

San Diego at Oakland 9:40 ET

A's over Padres- Without a doubt San Diego has emerged as a threat in the West as the added firepower is delivering big time. Oakland meanwhile who is 13-4 at home last played Sunday and were swept in a double-headed by the Astros in Houston. The layoff was cause by an A's player testing positive for COVID-19 on August 28. Zach Davies (5-2, 2.61 ERA) gets the start for the Padres while Jesus Luzardo (2-1, 3.74) who hasn't pitched in 11 days. Oakland has won seven of eight meetings and 11 of 15 at home against the Padres. Take the ATHLETICS!

Houston at L.A. Angels 9:10 ET

Angels over Astros- Houston is finding it a bit difficult on the road this winning just five of 14 away games this season. It appears that the Astros do a lot better when they know what pitch is coming. The will start right-hander Lance McCullers (3-2, 5.06 ERA) who is 3-3 with a 3.83 ERA in 12 career starts against the Halos. He has had one appearance against LA this season surrendering four runs on six hits and four walks in a no-decision. The Angles will start this season's best Dylan Bundy (4-2, 2.47) and he is looking to post his first career win (0-3) against the Astros. Take LA ANGELS!

Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 ET

Mets over Phillies- Philadelphia was in a bad way two weeks ago as they were 5-games under .500 but a 4-game sweep of the Nationals and now they have won nine of 10. The Phillies have already swept (3-0) the Mets in a series at Philadelphia and have won five in-a-row against the 'Muts' and are 5-2 in New York. The former 'Whiz Kids' will start Jake Arrieta (2-4, 6.49 ERA) who is struggling and is 1-4 with a 4.06 ERA in New York. As bad as the Mets have been they are still 8-3 at home against teams with winning records. The Amazin's will start Rick Porcello (1-4, 6.00) who has actually thrown better than his record and looks to atone for an earlier season loss to the Phillies. Take the M-E-T-S!

N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets 4:10 ET

Mets over Yankees- The Yankees are hurting in more ways than one as they have four players in their lineup that are hitting .213 or lower withy three starters still under .200 including the 'Hoax' Gary Sanchez who not only can't catch but can't hit either (.130). The is a bad stretch for the bronx Bombers as they have lost 9-of-13 overall and are 3-8 in their last 11 games on the road as well as 1-4 in their last five inter-league games. The Mets on the other hand are 5-1 in their last six games as inter-league underdogs. Mets haven't played that well but are 12-5 in their last 17 home games against teams with winning records. Take M-E-T-S!

Detroit at Milwaukee 7:40 ET

Brewers over Tigers- Can you believe that Detroit has a six-game winning streak and are now 17-16 on the season. Spencer Turnbull (3-2, 2.97 ERA) gets the start for the tigers and he had a short stint last time out lasting just two innings after walking four batters. Milwaukee who is just 7-10 at home will start Adrian Houser (1-3, 4.36) who is off his shortest career start. The Brewers are 6-2 in eight meetings with the Tigers and 4-1 as hosts and 5-2 as home favorites in their last seven games. Take MILWAUKEE!

Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET

Yankees over Rays- When this shortened season began the Yankees were the over-whelming favorite to run the table into the post-season. But, it appears that the rays want to have a say in that and had defeated new York six straight times before the Yanks win last night. NY is ladened with injuries to key personal but still have great depth. Tonight, Tampa Bay will start Charlie Morton (1-1, 5.40 ERA) who has had a pair of quality starts after getting bombed his first time out, he is 4-2 with a 3.99 ERA lifetime against New York. The Yanks will start Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 4.44) who is 1-1 with a 3.54 ERA in five career starts against NY. Despite their recent success the Rays are just 17-38 in their last 55 meetings at Yankee Stadium. Take NEW YORK YANKS! Thank you and Good Luck!

St. Louis at Cincinnati 6:40 ET

Reds over Cardinals- When the season began Cincinnati was considered the 'Dark horse' in the NL Central and have been a major disappointment to date trailing the Cubs by seven games with just 24 games to go. St. Louis has played just 27 games and the schedule has become heavy with games as they start Johan Oviedo (0-1, 3.60 ERA) who is making his third start of the season. The Reds will start Tyler Mahle (1-1, 3.96) and he is up against a Cards team that is 20-7 in their last 27 meetings in Cincinnati. The Reds have yet to win a home series but with this line being what it is I suspect they win here. Take CINCINNATI!

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 8:10 ET

Twins over White Sox- Minnesota is looking forward to the return of Michael Pineda who was suspended last September and is still considered the twins ace. Pineda was 4-0 against Chicago last season with a 2.88 ERA in four starts. The White Sox will start veteran Dallas Keuchel (5-2, 2.70 ERA) who is 4-3 lifetime against Minnesota but just 1-2 at Target Field where the Twins have defeated the Sox 10 of 14 times and 19 of last 17 meetings. Take MINNESOTA!

San Diego at Colorado 9:40 ET

Rockies over Padres- Let me start by saying the San Diego is for real as their latino sluggers Tatis and Machado are leading the way. The Padres haven't been to the post season since 2006 and they have made four trades before the deadline and are serious about picking up some pitching. Tonight they will start one of the hurlers that they have counted on and he is struggling. Garrett Richards (1-2, 5.17 ERA) has been hit hard of late and one start at Coors Field this season he allowed four runs and eight hits in 5.2 innings. German Marquez (2-4, 4.50) and he is 5-2 lifetime against the Padres with 69 K's in 55 innings. San Diego is just 4-12 as road dogs while the Rockies are 6-2 as hosts against the Pods and 4-1 versus the NL West. Take COLORADO!

Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:10 ET

Phillies over Braves- The Phillies after a rough start have pulled themselves up the hard way and have now won five straight to bring them at .500 at 14-14 with 32 games left to play. Philadelphia will start Jake Arrieta (2-3, 4.32 ERA) who is 6-3 with a 2.93 ERA in 10 lifetime starts against Atlanta. The Braves who will debut Huascar Ynoa (0-0, 4.32) as a starter and his road support will be lacking. The Braves who are 2-14 as road underdogs in their last 16 and 2-6 on the road in their last eight. The Phillies have won their last five at home and defeated Atlanta 6-of-8 at home. Take PHILADELPHIA!