Category: Baseball

The Mets try to even up the series at a game apiece, as they send another one of their aces to the mound tonight. Jacob deGrom gets the start for the New York Mets and he’s been spectacular on the road, winning all 3 road post-season games, logging a 1.80 ERA and a WHIP of 1.00. Mets are 7-0 in deGrom’s last 7 road starts against a team with a winning record. Johnny Cueto is going for the Kansas City Royals tonight and he’s been erratic since coming over from the Reds. He has an ERA of 7.88 with a WHIP of 1.38 in his last 3 starts. Carlson’s behind home plate and road teams are 6-0 in his last 6 interleague games when he’s umping. I’m siding with the Mets on this one.

Tonight’s pick:

New York Mets

The Toronto Blue Jays travel Kansas City to take on the Royals where it is a win-or-go-golfing situation. The lefty David Price gets the call tonight for the Jays and he is well rested. David Price is a top 5 (or better) pitcher. People forget he won 18 games this year and all that’s talked about is his 0-7 lifetime post season record. I like Price to win this one, get the monkey off his back, and force a game 7.

Tonight’s pick:

Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto was embarrassed yesterday, allowing the Royals to score 14 runs. That should give the Jays some extra incentive to push a game 6 to Kansas City. Volquez gets the nod for the Royals and in his 2 regular season starts this year at Rogers Centre he was 0-2 with an ERA of 6.10. Estrada starts for the Jays and he’s done well at home, going 5-2 in his last 7 starts. If needed, Price is available in the bullpen. Pack your bags, Joey Bats.

Today’s ALCS pick:

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays’ bats finally erupted last night, scoring 11 runs against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Dickey gets the start for the Jays and he has been sensational since the All Star break. The Jays are 6-1 in Dickey’s last 7 home starts, and 12-3 in his last 15 overall. The 6’10” ex-Padre Young gets the start for the Royals, and as good as he’s been, he does not have the velocity he once had on his fastball, topping out at around 86 miles an hour. The Jays should be able to get around on Young today.

Today’s pick:

Toronto Blue Jays

The Royals travel north of the border tonight for game 3 of the ALCS. The Jays will be glad to be back home, after dropping 2 in Kansas City. Rogers Centre is more suited for their style of baseball. Royals have not done well in Toronto, posting 1-5 in their last 6 meetings there. Cueto gets the start for the Royals and they are 1-6 in his last 7 road starts, and 0-4 in his last 4 starts against AL East teams. Stroman goes for the Jays and Toronto is 6-1 in his last 7 starts, and 5-1 in his last 6 home starts. Toronto needs this win.

Today’s pick:

Toronto Blue Jays

Cubs should take it today with Arieta on the hill. Need I say more?

Today’s pick:

Chicago Cubs

They say Price can’t win in the post-season but today, the lefty will get the monkey off his back in Missouri. Jays are 5-0 in Price’s last 5 road starts.

Today’s pick:

Toronto Blue Jays