Bryce Harper undoubtedly is going to draw a suspension for charging the mound after Hunter Strickland intentionally hit him with a pitch Monday. Strickland said he didn’t plunk Harper on purpose. He was just trying to pitch inside. Yeah, right. A major league pitcher doesn’t throw at a spot where it’s impossible for the batter […]
Orioles plus $1.44 at Astros The ERA shows 6.65. But the buy sign is on for me here with Baltimore starter Kevin Gausman. I’m willing to take a calculated leap of faith with Glausman and the Orioles at this tidy road underdog price against Houston. Gausman is showing definite signs of turning around his year […]
Giants at Cardinals Over 8 1/2 A few years ago a pitching matchup of Matt Cain versus Adam Wainwright might have brought a total of 7. Now it’s more than a run higher – and it’s still too short. Cain can’t pitch away from spacious AT&T Park while Wainwright appears close to being finished. The […]
Rockies plus $1.17 hosting Dodgers Two excellent pitching prospects go at it today at Coors Field: Julio Urias for the Dodgers versus the Rockies’ Antonio Senzatela. Senzatela was the NL Rookie of the Month for April. Colorado is 6-1 in his seven starts. Senzatela has proven so far he can pitch at Coors Field, the […]
Both Atlanta and Miami have 20 losses. The Braves have lost six in a row. The Marlins are 3-12 in their last 15 games. Safe to say these are two really bad teams. Miami has lost five consecutive series. Yet the Marlins are minus $1.60 to win this three-game home series with the takeback on […]
Phillies plus $1.15 hosting Nationals I know the Phillies may be a hard sell having dropped eight of their last nine games, including the past five, while the Nationals have the best record in baseball at 21-9. But this spot sets up well for the home underdog Phillies. The pitching matchup is Jeremy Hellickson versus […]
