Monday, September 30, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 30th is Texas

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Texas:

Fixture: Tampa Bay @ Texas
Time/Date: 8:07 PM ET, September 30, 2013
Pick: Texas
Odds: +102 (2.02 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



This will be the American League Wild Card tiebreaker game played in Arlington. The winner of this game travels to Cleveland to face Indians on Wednesday. Texas took the season series 4-3, thus earning the home field advantage in this tiebreaker. Texas took 3 game home series 2-1 back in April. and they've split 4 game series in Tamp Bay 2 weeks ago.

Both Texas and Tampa Bay took second places in their divisions with 91-71 record. Texas is on 7 games winning streak. Tampa Bay lost 2 out 3 this weekend in Toronto.

David Price will be starting for Tampa Bay tonight. He went 9-8, 3.39 ERA in 26 starts this season. He recorded a win in his last start against the Yankees in New York 5 days ago, but he was winless in previous 5 starts, going 0-3 during that period. He is 1-4, 5.98 ERA in 8 career starts against Texas, and has a 10.26 ERA in 4 starts in Arlington. Price  has dropped all 3 of his postseason starts against Texas, 2 during the 2010 American League Division Series and the other in the 2011 American League Division Series.

Texas is sending out Martin Perez, who is 10-5, 3.55 ERA after 19 starts in 2013. Perez recorded a win in his last start 5 days ago against Houston, allowing 3 earned runs, while striking out 8 in 7 innings of work. He is is 7-2, 3.26 ERA in his last 10 starts. In period from August 5th til September 3rd Perez recorded 6 victories in 6 consecutive outings. He has allowed 3 or fewer runs in 9 of his last 11 starts. Texas is 4-1 in Perez's last 5 starts as an underdog.

Texas defeated Tampa Bay in the American League Division Series in 2010 and 2011 en route to back-to-back World Series appearances.

Tampa Bay is 0-7 in their last 7 playoff games as a favorite and I expect them to lose tonight.



Sunday, September 29, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 29th is Seattle

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Seattle:

Fixture: Seattle @ Oakland
Time/Date: 4:10 PM ET, September 29, 2013
Pick: Seattle 
Odds: +123 (2.23 in decimal odds) @ 5Dimes


Saturday, September 28, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 28th is Washington

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Washington:

Fixture: Washington @ Arizona
Time/Date: 7:10 PM ET, September 28, 2013
Pick: Washington 
Odds: -102 (1.98 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



Friday, September 27, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 27th Pittsburgh

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is New York Mets:

Fixture: Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
Time/Date: 7:10 PM ET, September 27, 2013
Pick: Pittsburgh 
Odds: +110 (2.10 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



Thursday, September 26, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 26th is New York Mets

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is New York Mets:

Fixture: Milwaukee @ New York Mets
Time/Date: 7:10 PM ET, September 26, 2013
Pick: New York Mets
Odds: -140 (1.71 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



Wednesday, September 25, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 25th is San Diego

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is San Diego:

Fixture: Arizona @ San Diego
Time/Date: 10:10 PM ET, September 25, 2013
Pick: San Diego
Odds: -111 (1.90 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 24th is Pittsburgh

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Pittsburgh:

Fixture: Pittsburgh @ Chicago Cubs
Time/Date: 8:05 PM ET, September 24, 2013
Pick: Pittsburgh
Odds: -148 (1.68 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



Monday, September 23, 2013

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there will be no picks today. Please come back tomorrow for more free MLB Daily Picks.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 22nd is St. Louis

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is St. Louis:

Fixture: St. Louis @ Milwaukee
Time/Date: 8:00 PM ET, September 22, 2013
Pick: St. Louis
Odds: -149 (1.67 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle

Saturday, September 21, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 21st is Cincinnati

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Cincinnati:

Fixture: Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Time/Date: 7.05 PM ET, September 21, 2013
Pick: Cincinnati
Odds: +104 (2.04 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



Friday, September 20, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 20th is St. Louis

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is St. Louis:

Fixture: St. Louis @ Milwaukee
Time/Date: 8:10 PM ET, September 20, 2013
Pick: St. Louis
Odds: -180 (1.56 in decimal odds) @ 5Dimes



Thursday, September 19, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 19th is New York Yankees

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is New York Yankees:

Fixture: New York Yankees @ Toronto
Time/Date: 7:07 PM ET, September 19, 2013
Pick: New York Yankees
Odds: -124 (1.81 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



Wednesday, September 18, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 18th is LA Dodgers

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is LA Dodgers:

Fixture: LA Dodgers @ Arizona
Time/Date: 10:10 PM ET, September 18, 2013
Pick: LA Dodgers
Odds: +111 (2.11 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



Tuesday, September 17, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 17th is Chicago White Sox

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Chicago White Sox:

Fixture: Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox
Time/Date: 8:10 PM ET, September 17, 2013
Pick: Chicago White Sox
Odds: -136 (1.74 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



Monday, September 16, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 16th is LA Dodgers

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is LA Dodgers:

Fixture: LA Dodgers @ Arizona
Time/Date: 9:40 PM ET, September 16, 2013
Pick: LA Dodgers
Odds: +127 (2.27 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



This will be the first game of 4 game series played in Phoenix. LA Dodgers are leading season series 8-7, outscoring Arizona 62-59.

LA Dodgers are leaders of National League West with 86-63 record. They are one of the best road teams in MLB with 40 victories in 71 away games. Arizona is second in National League West, 10 games behind LA Dodgers.

LA Dodgers are 24-7 in their last 31 road games and 8-1 in their last 9 Monday games.

LA Dodgers pitching staff is ranked 3rd in MLB with 3.30 team ERA. They have allowed 547 runs so far. Arizona's defense has allowed 622 runs and their pitching staff is ranked 15th with 3.82 team ERA.

Arizona is 2-7 in their last 9 Monday games, 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series and 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.

Left-handed Hyun-Jin Ryu will be starting for the Dodgers tonight. He is 13-6, 3.07 ERA after 27 starts in 2013. Ryu has lost 3 of his last 4 starts with a 4.01 ERA after going 6-0, 2.84 ERA over his 9 previous starts. He is 1-1, 5.48 ERA in 4 starts against Arizona. Six out of his last 8 starts were quality ones. LA Dodgers are 5-0 in Ryu's last 5 starts as an underdog, 4-0 in Ryu's last 4 starts as a road underdog, 5-1 in Ryu's last 6 road starts, 4-1 in Ryu's last 5 starts vs. National League West teams and 4-1 in Ryu's last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Arizona is sending out Trevor Cahill, who is 6-10, 4.22 ERA in 22 starts and 1 relief appearance this season. He recorded a no-decision in his last start 6 days ago against the Dodgers in LA allowing 1 earned run and 4 walks in 6 innings of work. He is having some control issues lately, he has allowed 11 walks in his last 3 starts. Arizona is 1-5 in Cahill's last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

LA Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is 9-for-17 with a homer against Cahill. He went 8-for-23 with a home run and 8 RBI's during last 7 games.

LA Dodgers have won five of their last six meetings with Arizona and I expect them to win tonight.

Friday, September 13, 2013

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 12th is Cleveland

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Cleveland:

Fixture: Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox
Time/Date: 8:10 PM ET, September 12, 2013
Pick: Cleveland
Odds: -128 (1.78 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



This will be the first game of 4 game series played in Chicago. Cleveland is leading season series 11-2, outscoring the White Sox 74-45.

Cleveland is second in American League Central with 77-68 record, 1.5 games behind second wild card spot. Chicago White Sox are last in the same division with 58-87 record, 19 games behind Cleveland. They are 33-36 at home.

Chicago is in poor form, they've lost 11 of 13 after dropping two of three versus Detroit at home. Their first baseman Adam Dunn has one hit in 24 at-bats, rookie outfielder Avisail Garcia is 1-for-15 and shortstop Alexei Ramirez was hitless in 11 at-bats in 3 games against Detroit. Chicago White Sox are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Corey Kluber will be starting for Cleveland tonight. He is 8-5, 3.54 ERA in 20 starts and 2 relief appearances this season. He recorded a win in his last start 5 days ago in New York against the Mets allowing 2 earned runs and striking out 5 in 5 innings of work. It was his first start after being on disabled list for almost a month. On July 31 Kluber recorded a no-decision in start vs. the White Sox after allowing 4 earned runs in 8.2 innings of work. Cleveland is 6-1 in Kluber's last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record, 5-1 in Kluber's last 6 starts as a favorite and 4-1 in Kluber's last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.

Chicago White Sox are sending out John Danks, who is 4-12, 4.45 ERA after 20 starts in 2013. Danks recorded 2 losses in his last 2 starts allowing 9 earned runs on 18 hits in 10.1 innings of work combined. In his last start, in Baltimore 5 days ago, Danks has allowed 3 home runs, the 4th time this season he has allowed at least 3. Chicago White Sox are 2-8 in Danks' last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record, 1-4 in Danks' last 5 home starts, 2-8 in Danks' last 10 starts and 1-6 in Danks' last 7 starts vs. American League Central teams. The White Sox are 0-4 in Danks' last 4 home starts against Cleveland.

Cleveland is 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record, 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record and 5-1 in their last 6 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150.

Cleveland is 8-0 in last 8 games against the White Sox and I expect them to win tonight.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 11th is LA Dodgers

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is LA Dodgers:

Fixture: Arizona @ LA Dodgers
Time/Date: 10:10 PM ET, September 11, 2013
Pick: LA Dodgers
Odds: -121 (1.83 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle


Tuesday, September 10, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 10th is Toronto

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Toronto:

Fixture: LA Angels @ Toronto
Time/Date: 7:07 PM ET, September 10, 2013
Pick: Toronto
Odds: -137 (1.73 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



This will be the first game of 3 game series played in Toronto. LA Angels took 3 out of 4, 40 days ago in Los Angeles.

Toronto is last in American League East with 67-76 record. They are on 3 games winning streak. LA Angels are third in American League West with exactly the same record as Toronto.

Toronto is coming back home from 5-1 road trip. They are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series, 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record, 8-1 in their last 9 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days, 5-1 in their last 6 overall and 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

LA Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 Tuesday games and 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.

Toronto is sending out left-handed Mark Buehrle, who is 11-7, 3.88 ERA in 29 starts this season. He is 6-1, 2.21 ERA in 10 start since the All-Star break. In 7 out of those 10 starts he has allowed 2 earned runs or less. Buehrle has been excellent pitching at home. He is 8-2, 2.72 ERA in 14 starts in Toronto. Toronto is 7-0 in Buehrle's last 7 starts as a home favorite, 5-0 in Buehrle's last 5 starts as a favorite, 4-0 in Buehrle's last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record, 7-0 in Buehrle's last 7 starts vs. American League West teams and 4-0 in Buehrle's last 4 home starts.

Jerome Williams will be starting for the Angels tonight. He is 6-10, 4.60 ERA after 21 starts and 12 relief appearances in 2013. He recorded a win in his last start against Tampa Bay 5 days ago, but was winless since June 12, going 0-8 in 13 outings during that period. LA Angels are 1-4 in Williams' last 5 road starts, 1-4 in Williams' last 5 starts as a road underdog of +110 to +150, 2-8 in Williams' last 10 starts and 1-6 in Williams' last 7 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150.

Toronto has won 10 of its last 13 and I expect them to win tonight.

Monday, September 9, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 9th is Cleveland

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Cleveland:

Fixture: Kansas City @ Cleveland
Time/Date: 7:05 PM ET, September 9, 2013
Pick: Cleveland
Odds: -101 (1.99 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



This will be the first game of 3 game series played in Cleveland. Cleveland is leading the season series 8-5, outscoring Kansas City 64-51.

Cleveland is second in American League Central with 76-66 record. They are currently 2 games behind second wild card spot. Kansas City is 3rd in the same division, 1.5 games behind Cleveland.

Kansas City is American League best team with 32-19 record since the All-Star break, but they are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.

Ervin Santana will be starting for Kansas City tonight. He is 8-8, 3.33 ERA after 28 starts in 2013. Santana is winless in his last 6 starts, going 0-2, 4.96 ERA during that period. In his last start, 5 days ago in Seattle, he has recorded a no-decision allowing 4 earned runs and not striking out anybody in 3.1 innings of work. Santana is 3-8, 4.10 ERA in 17 career starts against Cleveland. Kansas City is 1-4 in Santana's last 5 starts as a favorite and 1-4 in Santana's last 5 starts.

Cleveland’s pitching staff is ranked 6th in MLB in September with 3.00 ERA, while Kansas City is ranked 20th with 4.38 ERA. Cleveland’s starting rotation has 2.20 ERA in September.

Cleveland is sending out Ubaldo Jimenez, who is 10-9, 3.79 ERA in 27 starts this year. He recorded a win in his last start 6 days ago in Baltimore throwing 6 scoreless innings, while striking out 4. Jiminez had 2 consecutive losses before that despite striking out 10 in both outings. Jimenez settled for a no-decision in a July 4 start against Kansas City He is 3-2, 4.09 ERA in 8 career starts against them. Cleveland is 4-0 in Jimenez's last 4 starts as a home underdog, 5-1 in Jimenez's last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record, 4-1 in Jimenez's last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record and 6-2 in Jimenez's last 8 home starts.

Cleveland is 4-1 in their last 5 overall.

This will be a close game, but Cleveland is 5-0 in last 5 home games against Kansas City and I expect them to win tonight.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 8th is Boston

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Boston:

Fixture: Boston @ NY Yankees
Time/Date: 1:05 PM ET, September 8, 2013
Pick: Boston
Odds: +101 (2.01 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle


Sorry, no time for the write-up.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 7th is Tampa Bay

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Tampa Bay:

Fixture: Tampa Bay @ Seattle
Time/Date: 9:10 PM ET, September 7, 2013
Pick: Tampa Bay
Odds: -142 (1.70 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



This will be the second game of 3 game series played in Seattle. Seattle won 6-4 last night. Season series is tied to 2-2.

Tampa Bay is second in American League East with 77-63 record. They are currently holding second wild card spot, 2 games ahead of Baltimore and Cleveland. Seattle is 4th in American League West with 64-77 record. They are 32-38 at home.

Seattle is 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record, 1-4 in their last 5 games as a home underdog of +110 to +150 and 1-6 in their last 7 home games.

Tampa Bay is sending out Chris Archer, who is 8-6, 3.14 ERA in 18 starts this year. After 3 excellent start in which he went each time 7 innings and allowing just 2 earned runs during those 21 innings, Archer recorded a loss in his last start. In Los Angeles, against the Angels he lasted just 3.2 innings allowing 5 earned runs. Tampa Bay is 4-1 in Archer's last 5 starts during game 2 of a series, 7-2 in Archer's last 9 starts with 4 days of rest, 10-4 in Archer's last 14 starts and 7-3 in Archer's last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Rookie James Paxton will be starting for Seattle tonight. This will be his Major League debut after going 8-11, 4.45 ERA for Triple-A Tacoma.

Tampa Bay's second baseman Ben Zobrist is 8-for-18 during his 5 game hitting streak.

Tampa Bay is 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series, 10-4 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record, 7-3 in their last 10 Saturday games and I expect them to win tonight.

Friday, September 6, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 6th is LA Dodgers

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is LA Dodgers:

Fixture: LA Dodgers @ Cincinnati
Time/Date: 7:10 PM ET, September 6, 2013
Pick: LA Dodgers
Odds: +123 (2.23 in decimal odds) @ 5Dimes



This will be the first game of 3 game series played in Cincinnati. LA Dodgers are leading season series 3-1.

LA Dodgers are leading National League West with 83-56 record. They are 40-28 on the road. Cincinnati is 3rd in National League Central with 79-62 record.

LA Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games following an off day, 7-0 in their last 7 Friday games, 9-1 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record, 7-1 in their last 8 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150, 24-4 in their last 28 road games, 12-2 in their last 14 vs. National League Central teams and 13-3 in their last 16 games following a loss.

Cincinnati is 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter, 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win, 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games and 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.

A left handed Chris Capuano will be starting for the Dodgers tonight. He is 4-7, 4.41 ERA in 19 starts and 2 relief appearances this season. He recorded a no-decision in his last start 6 days ago in San Diego allowing just 1 earned run in in 7 innings of work, while striking out 7. He faced Cincinnati on July 28 and he was excellent. In 6.2 innings he hasn't allowed an earned run or a walk, while striking out 4. LA Dodgers are 4-0 in Capuano's last 4 starts with 5 days of rest, 8-1 in Capuano's last 9 starts, 7-1 in Capuano's last 8 starts on grass, 5-1 in Capuano's last 6 road starts and 4-1 in Capuano's last 5 starts as a road underdog.

Cincinnati is sending out Mike Leake, who is 11-6, 3.51 ERA after 27 starts in 2013. Neither of his last 4 starts was a quality one. In his last start, 5 days ago in Denver, he has allowed 6 earned runs on 8 hits with 2 walks in 4.1 innings of work. Leake has allowed 27 earned runs in his last 6 starts. Cincinnati is 2-5 in Leake's last 7 starts, 2-5 in Leake's last 7 starts on grass and 1-4 in Leake's last 5 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.

LA Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier is 5-for-9 with a pair of home runs versus Leake.

LA Dodgers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cincinnati and 35-16 in the last 51 meetings against Cincinnati and I expect them to win tonight.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 5th is Baltimore

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Baltimore:

Fixture: Chicago White Sox @ Baltimore
Time/Date: 7:05 PM ET, September 5, 2013
Pick: Baltimore
Odds: -150 (1.67 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



This will be the first game of 4 game series played in Baltimore. Chicago is leading season series 2-1 after taking 2 out of 3 in Chicago back in July.

Baltimore is 4th in American League East with 73-65 record and they are 38-29 at home. Baltimore is 4 games behind second wild card spot. Chicago White Sox are last in American League Central with 56-82 record. They are one of the worst road teams in MLB with 48 losses in 70 away games. Chicago is on 6 game losing streak.

Baltimore is 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite, 6-2 in their last 8 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days and 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.

Baltimore's third baseman Manny Machado is on 8 game hitting streak. Their first baseman Chris Davis leads the majors with 47 home runs.

Miguel Gonzalez will be starting for Baltimore tonight. He is 8-7, 4.11 ERA in 23 starts and 2 relief appearances this season. Gonzalez is much better pitching at home where he went 5-2, 4.02 ERA in 10 starts and 1 relief appearance. Baltimore is 8-1 in Gonzalez's last 9 starts as a home favorite, 6-1 in Gonzalez's last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record, 12-2 in Gonzalez's last 14 home starts, 5-1 in Gonzalez's last 6 Thursday starts and 4-1 in Gonzalez's last 5 starts vs. American League Central teams.

Chicago White Sox are sending out Jose Quintana, who is 7-5, 3.69 ERA after 28 starts this year. His last start, 3 days ago in New York, was cut short because of rain after just 1 inning. He still recorded a loss. Quintana is 0-1, 4.22 ERA in 2 career starts against Baltimore. Chicago White Sox are 3-7 in Quintana's last 10 starts during game 1 of a series and 2-8 in Quintana's last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Baltimore is 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite and i expect them to win tonight.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 4th is Pittsburgh

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Pittsburgh:

Fixture: Pittsburgh @ Milwaukee
Time/Date: 8:10 PM ET, September 4, 2013
Pick: Pittsburgh
Odds: -148 (1.68 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



This will be the final game of 3 game series played in Milwaukee. Pittsburgh won 5-2 on Monday and 4-3 last night. Pittsburgh is leading the season series 12-6, outscoring Milwaukee 80-66.

Pittsburgh is leading National League Central with 81-57 record. They are 36-32 on the road. Milwaukee is 4th in the same division with 59-79 record, 22 games behind Pittsburgh. Milwaukee is 30-40 at home.

Milwaukee is 0-5 in their last 5 games, all home games. They are 2-11 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Left handed Francisco Liriano will be starting for Pittsburgh tonight. He is 15-6, 2.57 ERA in 21 starts this season. In five out of his last ten starts he hasn't allowed an earned run, pitching at least 7 innings in each of those 5 starts. He recorded a win in his last start 5 days ago against St. Louis, throwing 8 scoreless innings, while striking out 6. Liriano is 2-0, 1.54 ERA in 2 starts against Milwaukee this year and 6-2, 3.27 ERA in 9 starts and 1 relief appearance in his career against them. Pittsburgh is 5-0 in Liriano's last 5 Wednesday starts, 7-1 in Liriano's last 8 starts with 4 days of rest, 10-2 in Liriano's last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record, 5-1 in Liriano's last 6 starts vs. National League Central teams and 10-3 in Liriano's last 13 starts.

Milwaukee is sending out Wily Peralta, who is 8-14, 4.51 ERA after 28 starts in 2013. Peralta is 1-5 in his last 8 starts. He is winless at home since July 9 and he is 4-8, 5.12 ERA in 14 home starts this year. Milwaukee is 1-5 in Peralta's last 6 starts during game 3 of a series, 1-8 in Peralta's last 9 starts against National League Central teams, 0-4 in Peralta's last 4 starts as an underdog and 0-4 in Peralta's last 4 starts.

Pittsburgh's center fielder Andrew McCutchen is batting .360 with 5 home runs and 12 RBI's against Milwaukee this year.

Pittsburgh is 4-0 in their last 4 games in Milwaukee and I expect them to win tonight.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 3rd is Arizona

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Arizona:

Fixture: Toronto @ Arizona
Time/Date: 9:40 PM ET, September 3, 2013
Pick: Arizona
Odds: -145 (1.69 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle




This will be the second game of 3 game Interleague series played in Phoenix. Toronto won 4-1 last night.

Arizona is holding the second place in National League West with 69-67 record, 7 games behind 2nd wild card spot currently held by Cincinnati. They are 39-30 at home. Toronto is last in American League East with 63-75 record, they are 28-41 on the road.

Toronto is 1-4 in their last 5 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150, 1-5 in their last 6 games as a road underdog and 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.

Wade Miley will be starting for Arizona tonight. He is 9-9, 3.55 ERA in 27 starts this season. Miley recorded a loss in his last start despite allowing just 2 earned runs in 7 innings of work, while striking out 5. Since start of July, he has been Arizona's most consistent pitcher, recording a 2.29 ERA during that period. Miley is 2-0 in 4 outings against American League East teams this season. Arizona is 5-0 in Miley's last 5 starts with 5 days of rest, 6-1 in Miley's last 7 home starts, 4-1 in Miley's last 5 starts as a home favorite, 4-1 in Miley's last 5 starts as a favorite and 4-1 in Miley's last 5 interleague starts.

Toronto's starter will be Todd Redmond, who is 2-2, 4.30 ERA after 9 starts and 3 relief appearances in 2013. Both losses came on the road where he is 0-2, 7.06 ERA in 4 starts and 2 relief appearances. Toronto is 1-4 in Redmond's last 5 starts.

Arizona is 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League East teams, 5-1 in their last 6 Interleague games, 22-5 in their last 27 Interleague games as a favorite of -110 to -150, 13-3 in their last 16 Interleague home games and I expect them to win tonight.

Monday, September 2, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 2nd is LA Angels

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is LA Angels:

Fixture: Tampa Bay @ LA Angels
Time/Date: 9:05 PM ET, September 2, 2013
Pick: LA Angels
Odds: +107 (2.07 in decimal odds) @ Pinnacle



This will be the first game of 4 game series played in Los Angeles. LA Angels are leading season series 2-1, after 3 game series in St. Petersburg last week.

LA angles are 3rd in American League West with 63-72 record. They are on 4 game winning streak Tampa Bay is second in American League East with 75-60 record and they are 31-34 on the road.

Tampa Bay is 1-7 in their last 8 games overall. They've scored just 17 runs in those 8 games. Their third baseman Evan Longoria is 2-for-27 with one RBI during last 7 games and right fielder Wil Myers is 2-for-30 in last 8 games.

LA Angels are coming back home after 8-1 road trip.

LA Angels are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass, 6-1 in their last 7 games as an underdog and 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.

Garrett Richards will be starting for the Angels tonight. He is 4-6, 4.16 ERA in 11 starts and 30 relief appearances this season. He recorded a loss 5 days ago against Tampa Bay allowing 4 earned runs in 3.1 innings of work. Five days before that he recorded a win in Seattle throwing 7.1 scoreless innings, while striking out 4. LA Angels are 8-2 in Richards' last 10 home starts.

Tampa Bay is sending out a rookie Chris Archer, who is 8-5, 2.81 ERA after 17 starts in 2013. He  leads all rookies in the American League in wins. Archer has been very good on the road lately going 3-0, 1.52 ERA in his last 5 road starts.

Although Tampa Bay has an advantage in starting pitching, LA Angels are in much better form last 10 days and  I believe they will win tonight.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

MLB Daily Picks – FREE pick for September 1st is Oakland

MLB Daily Picks FREE pick of the day is Oakland:

Fixture: Tampa Bay @ Oakland
Time/Date: 4:05 PM ET, September 1, 2013
Pick: Oakland
Odds: -126 (1.79 in decimal odds) @ 5Dimes



This will be the final game of 3 game series played in Oakland. Oakland won 4-3 on Friday and 2-1 yesterday. Tampa Bay is leading season series 3-2. They swept Oakland at home back in April.

Oakland is second in American League West with 77-58 record, 2 games behind leaders Texas. They are 41-25 at home. Tampa Bay is second in American League East with 75-59 record and they are 31-33 on the road.

Tampa Bay is 1-6 in their last 7 games overall. They've scored just 16 runs in those 7 games. Their third baseman Evan Longoria is 2-for-23 with one RBI during last 6 games and right fielder Wil Myers was 0-for-22 before scoring a double yesterday.

Oakland is 5-1 in their last 6 games overall, scoring 40 runs during that period.

A.J. Griffin will be starting for Oakland today. He is 11-9, 3.94 ERA in 27 starts this season. He recorded a win in his last start 5 days ago in Detroit allowing 4 earned runs while striking out 4 in 5 innings of work. He has faced Tampa Bay just once, allowing 3 runs in 7 innings of a 4-3 Oakland victory on July 30, 2012. Oakland is 4-0 in Griffin's last 4 starts vs. American League East teams, 12-2 in Griffin's last 14 home starts vs. a team with a winning record, 7-2 in Griffin's last 9 starts as a favorite, 17-5 in Griffin's last 22 home starts, 13-4 in Griffin's last 17 starts as a home favorite and 9-3 in Griffin's last 12 starts.

Tampa Bay is sending out Jamey Wright, who is 2-2, 2.97 ERA after 54 relief appearances in 2013. This will be his first start since 2007. Wright has allowed 19 earned runs on 48 hits in 57.2 innings of work.

Oakland is 44-18 in last 62 home games against Tampa Bay and I expect them to win today.