Category: Baseball

The Astros are in New York tonight for a 1 game showdown to see who plays the Kansas City Royals. Houston has not been stellar on the road this year, going 33-48 overall. Dallas Keuchel gets the start for the Astros and he was dominant against the Yanks this year but the Astros are 3-8 in his last 11 road starts. Keuchel is starting with only 3 days rest and he isn’t invinsible. On September 16, in Arlington Texas, he gave up 9 runs in 5 innings in a 14-3 loss to the Rangers. Masahiro Tanaka gets the nod for New York and the Yanks are 7-1 in his last 8 starts against AL West teams. The Bombers’ home record was 45-36 and they are 5-1 in their last 6 games against a starter with a WHIP of less than 1.5. Tough call tonight but I’m siding with the home team here. Should be fun – good luck!!

Tonight’s pick:

New York Yankees

There will be no ninth inning heroics for the Angels today. Hamels should get the win for Rangers.

Today’s pick:

Texas Rangers

I’m sticking with the Astros, after the fury of offense they delivered last night, and that energy will carry over today. Houston is 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games versus a right handed pitcher, and 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against Arizona. McHugh is pitching for the Astros and they are 5-1 in his last 6 starts. Astros need this game.

Today’s pick:

Houston Astros

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still playing for home field advantage, as they host the San Diego Padres. The Pads are 1-4 in their last 5 meetings with the Dodgers. The lefty Wood gets the call for the Dodgers and San Diego is 3-7 over their last 10 against south paws. Kelly is on the hill for San Diego and over his last 3 starts he has an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 4.58. That’s really high. Look for A-Gon and company to exploit that.

Today’s pick:

Los Angeles Dodgers

Twins are in Cleveland tonight and they are fuming mad over Ramirez’s bat flip after his home run yesterday. His antics should give the Twins a little more incentive to prove they are the better team. Duffy gets the call for the Twins and he has been sharp over his last 3, going 3-0 with an ERA of 1.40 and a WHIP of 1.14. Minnesota is 7-1 in Duffy’s last 8 starts and 6-2 in their last 8 meetings with the Tribe. Twins tonight.

Today’s pick:

Minnesota Twins

Oakland A’s are in Anaheim tonight, taking on the Angels. They are 1-5 in their last 6 meetings there. The Angels are red hot with a 7-0 record in their last 7 against AL West teams. Barry Zito takes the mound for the Athletics and he’s been anything but spectacular, with an ERA of 18.00 and a WHIP of 3.33. Trout and Pujols should light it up tonight.

Today’s pick:

Los Angels Angels

The Boston Red Sox are in the Bronx tonight and they are 4-10 in their last 14 meetings with the Yankees. Porcello gets the start for Boston and the Sox are 2-8 in his last 10 starts against a team with a winning record. Pineda is on the hill for the Bombers and the Yanks are 4-1 in his last 5 starts against the Red Sox. Everett is behind home plate and New York is 4-0 in their last 4 games when he calls the shots. The Yankees’ bats have been quiet but that should change tonight.

Today’s pick:

New York Yankees