Month: July 2015

Looking at the Nationals as a good play today against the home team Pirates. Scherzer is on the hill for the Nationals and was one strike short of a perfect game the last time he faced the Pirates. Nats are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Pirates. The lefty Locke is pitching for the Bucs and the Nats can hit lefties. They are 11-5 in their last 16 against southpaws. Pirates are 1-4 in Locke’s last 5 against a team with a winning record, and 1-5 in the last 6 when he has 4 days rest. I ilke the Nationals in this one.

Today’s pick:

Washington Nationals

Padres look like a good play tonight at home against the Marlins. Tyson Ross is on the hill for the Padres and he has been sharp. Over his last 3 starts, his ERA is 1.76 and his WHIP is 0.98. Padres are 10-4 in Ross’s last 14 home starts and 4-0 over his last 4 against a team with a losing record. Miami is not a good road team with a 16-32 record. They have not fared well in San Diego and have lost 6 out of their last 7 at Petco. Padres should win this game.

Tonight’s pick:

San Diego Padres

Tough loss for Detroit but I think they’ll bounce back tonight at home against the Mariners. Seattle has Montgomery starting and the Tigers can hit lefties. They are 36-16 in their last 52 at home against southpaws. Sanchez takes the mound tonight for the Tigers. The Tigers are 7-0 in his last 7 starts. Guccione is behind home plate and the Tigers are 21-8 in his last 29 games umping.

Today’s pick:

Detroit Tigers

Rays look like a good play today. Phillies are debuting their top prospect Nola and have been hot of late – winning their last 4 – but I think it ends today. Phillies are 9-21 in their last 30 interleague games vs. a right-handed pitcher. The Rays are 13-6 in their last 19 interleague games. The Rays bats have been silent but I think they’ll get it going today against the rookie. Barrett is umping behind home plate and the road teams are 11-5 in his last 16 games. Phillies third baseman Franco is doubtful today with a sore elbow. Tampa Bay should win this game.

Today’s pick:

Tampa Bay Rays

Look for Arizona to snap their 6 game losing streak at home tonight against the Marlins. Marlins are dismal on the road with a 14-31 record. Phelps takes the mound for the Marlins tonight and has been shaky lately with 2-7 record. In Miami’s last 5 meetings in Arizona, they are 1-4. Couple all of this with a cross-country flight, Arizona should get the win.

Today’s pick:

Arizona Diamondbacks

Astros look like a good play today. Keuchel is on the hill and the Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 against lefties. Keuchel is 4-0 in his last 4 Sunday games. Astros are 17-5 in their last 22 home games against a right-handed pitcher. Little is umping behind home plate today and over his last 5, home teams are 4-1 when he’s calling the game. Astros should win this game.

Today’s pick:
Houston Astros

Pirates look like a good play today. Liriano is on the hill and he’s been sharp. He has an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.03. Pirates are 4-0 in Liriano’s last 4 starts and 6-2 in his last 8 road starts. Barrett is umping behind home plate. Road teams are 5-1 when he’s been making the calls. Pirates should win this game.

Today’s pick:

Pittsburgh Pirates