Can Pirates Stay in the NL Central Race? The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the playoffs hunt again. The Chicago Cubs (69-50, +0.99 betting units) are once again on top of the National League Central standings. This year there are three other winning teams in the division. Their path to the playoffs is anything but secure. […]
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Royals Host the Blue Jays Wednesday Night
Marco on the Mound Against Royals This hasn’t been the best of years for the Toronto Blue Jays or the Kansas City Royals. The Blue Jays are 54-65, -9.10 betting units. They have one of their few profitable starting pitchers will be in action Wednesday night. Estrada takes the mound when the Jays visit the […]
Twins Mount Last-Ditch Effort Versus Indians
Twins Looking to Keep Pace Against Indians As expected, the defending AL Central champs from the Cleveland Indians (63-50, -13.51 betting units) are in very good shape to retain their division title. They’re not quite running away with it. The Minnesota Twins (53-60, -7.11 units) still have a shot at overtaking the Tribe. Minnesota has […]
Yankees-Red Sox on Sunday Night Baseball
Yankees-Red Sox Battle on ESPN – Do Sox Have East Locked Up? Does it get any better than the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry? There was some heavy wheeling and dealing before Tuesday’s non-waiver trade deadline. The New York Yankees (68-41, +0.91 betting units) hope they have what it takes to win the World Series. They’ll visit […]
Blue Jays Visit Mariners on West Coast Road Trip
Mariners Await Red Hot Blue Jays A day after completing a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics, the Toronto Blue Jays continue their West Coast swing by paying a visit to Seattle to take on Félix Hernandez and the Mariners. TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), ROOT Northwest (Seattle). PITCHING MATCHUP: T Clippard (4-1) ERA: 3.73 […]
Blue Jays Visit Athletics Wednesday Afternoon
Trade Deadline is Passed — Athletics and Jays have Different Looks It hasn’t been a complete fire sale yet for the Blue Jays or Athletics. With the trade deadline passed, the Toronto Blue Jays (48-58, -1.004 units) will have a fresh look when they visit the Oakland Athletics (63-46, +1.853 units) this afternoon. The Oakland […]
Pirates Host Cubs Tuesday Evening
Lester Faces Taillon on Tuesday as Pirates and Cubs Clash The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in what should be the most interesting pitching matchup of the night. Jon Lester will be on the mound for the Cubs, while the Pirates will counter with Jameson Taillon. The Pirates have climbed to […]
White Sox Host the Blue Jays Friday Night
Stroman Looks to Build on Recent Success Against White Sox The Toronto Blue Jays will be on the road this weekend when they visit the Chicago White Sox for a three-game series. Both teams are essentially out of the playoff chase. Players may be auditioning for other teams. TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago-Plus, Sportsnet, […]
Blue Jays Host Twins as Trade Deadline Approaches
Santana Makes Season Debut Against Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays (46-54, -8.00 betting units) are undefeated since the All-Star Game. With little hope of making the postseason, they’ll likely make some moves before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Wednesday they face the Minnesota Twins (46-53, -7.73 units). TV: 4:07 p.m. ET, FS North […]
Astros All-Star Cole Faces Anderson, Rockies on Tuesday
Rockies Look to Stay Within Striking Distance in NL West The Houston Astros will visit the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in the most intriguing pitching matchup of the night. The Astros are on the verge of running away with the AL West. Colorado has to keep playing well to keep up with the streaking Dodgers […]