Keuchel gets the nod at home for Houston today and that usually represents a win. Astros are 9-1 in Keuchel’s last 10 starts with 5 days rest and are 43-16 in their last 59 home games. Seattle has not fared well in Houston, going a dismal 1-8 in their last 9 meetings there. Lefties also pose a problem for the Mariners where they have been just 2-7 in their last 9 against southies. Houston should win this game.
Today’s pick:
Houston Astros
Padres avoid the sweep today with Shields on the hill. Shields is 9-6 with a 3.89 ERA and a WHIP of 1.32. Alec Asher is making his MLB debut for the Phillies and the Padres should be able to exploit him. Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 home games. Baker is behind home plate and road teams are 4-0 in his last 4 games versus the Phillies. Padres should get this one.
Today’s pick:
San Diego Padres
Yankees’ bats were hot last night and I see it continuing today with the rookie Wisler on the hill for the Braves. Over his last 3, he’s struggled with an ERA of 7.82 and a WHIP of 2.05. Braves are 1-4 in Wisler’s last 5 starts and they are 7-20 in their last 27 as a dog. Yankees should win this game.
Today’s pick:
New York Yankees
Pitching change for Cleveland – Bauer is replacing Salazar so the pick today is the road dog Anaheim. The Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 against American League Central and 7-3 in their last 10 meetings with the tribe. Heaney, the lefty is on the hill for the halos and they are 8-3 in his last 11 starts. Cleveland does not fare well against lefties,k going just 5-16 in their last 21 against south paws. Angels get this game.
Today’s pick:
Anaheim Angels
Back in action today and I’m rolling with the red hot Pirates in south Florida. Pittsburgh has owned the Marlins, going 16-5 in their last 21 meetings and are 6-1 in their last 7 road games. Cole gets the start for the Bucs and they are 11-1 in his last 12 starts against American League East teams. Umping today behind home plate is Porter and road teams have fared well. They are 13-4 in his last 17 behind the dish. McCutchen and company should get this one.
Today’s pick:
Pittsburgh Pirates
No blog today or tomorrow – traveling. Will resume on Thursday.
Let’s roll with the Pirates again. Happ is on the hill for the Bucs in Miami. Over his last 3 games, his ERA is 2.87 with a WHIP of 1.47. Koehler is going for Miami and he hasn’t fared very well lately. He has an ERA of 6.23 with a WHIP of 1.67 over his last 3 games. In Koehler’s last 5 starts for the Marlins, they are 0-5. Pittsburgh likes Monday games. They are 6-2 in their last 8 Monday games. Throw in the edge for the Bucs with power, hitting, starting pitching and bench, and they should get this game.
Today’s pick:
Pittsburgh Pirates
