If you think the New York Yankees are out of the playoff hunt, think again. They’ll try to inch a little closer today when they open a 3-game set against their American League East rival, the Toronto Blue Jays. The knuckle-baller R.A. Dickey will get the start for the Jays. Over Dickey’s last 3 outings, he has been productive, going 1-1 with a 3.06 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP but has struggled in the Bronx. The Jays are 1-7 in Dickey’s last 8 road starts against the Yanks and they are 8-21 in Dickey’s last 29 starts against the American League East. The Yankees #1 guy, Masahiro Tanaka takes the hill and he’s been delivering. Over his last 3, he is 2-0, with an ERA of just 0.92 and a WHIP of 0.81. Tanaka shines at home. The Yankees are 11-1 in his last 12 home starts. I like the Bombers today.
Today’s pick:
New York Yankees