Two picks for tonight’s games, plus notes on John Means’ consistency and Jordan Zimmermann’s horrible luck.
Why is Kyle Schwarber not in the lineup?
It’s a hot day. The wind’s blowing out. He only pinch-hit on Wednesday, and had yesterday off. Looking at a few possibilities for why Kyle Schwarber is beginning this afternoon on the bench.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, July 18th
Three picks, Manny Machado’s surprising home run total, Trevor Bauer’s enormous workload, and strong defense in Arizona.
Yes, Steve Cishek is pitching all the time. But that might be a good thing.
Cishek’s made more appearances since joining the Cubs than almost anyone else in the MLB. But his ERA’s been the same as that of Josh Hader.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, July 17th
Picks for today’s games, as well as what’s holding the Brewers back, Tommy Milone and the concept of a bulk reliever, Garrett Cooper and hope for Miami, and why the Nationals shouldn’t feel good about Erick Fedde just yet.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, July 16th
Two picks for tonight, along with notes on CC Sabathia vs the Rays and the Giants’ recent surge.
What to Make of the Martín Maldonado Trade
What we can guess based on the Cubs’ trade last night.
Everyone’s hitting home runs…except Billy Hamilton.
Not even inside-the-park ones this year for Mr. Hamilton.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, July 15th
Two picks, whether Jeff Samardzija is viable trade bait, and why Zach Eflin is encouraging for the Phillies.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, July 14th
Two picks for today, a look at the Mets’ debacle of a bullpen, and notes on what makes Mike Soroka so effective.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, July 13th
Picks for today, along with looks at difficult trade decisions facing the Orioles and Rangers.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, July 12th
Three picks, along with reasons for optimism in Queens and San Francisco, as well as early indicators from Dallas Keuchel.
Neal Huntington should get aggressive…and trade Felipe Vázquez
Why trading Vázquez would maximize an opportunity.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, July 11th
General advice regarding the current MLB futures market as the All-Star Break ends, as well as two specific picks.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, July 7th
Two picks to send you into the All-Star Break, along with notes on Trent Thornton’s encouraging performance and James Paxton’s discouraging performance.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, July 6th
Six picks for today’s games, plus looks at: Andrew Cashner, the trade chip; Dario Agrazal, the question mark; Rick Porcello, the decliner; Aaron Judge, giant among men; and Nolan Arenado, still getting better.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, July 5th
Two picks for tonight, a very brief look at Brendan McKay’s second career start, and a look at the Mariners’ defensive generosity.
How the Nationals passed eleven NL teams in a month and a half.
Sparknotes: They won a lot.