Author: Joe Stunardi

Picks, plus notes on Caleb Smith’s future, the Twins’ lack of a sixth starter, Justin Verlander’s impending regression, Mike Yastrzemski’s breakout, and how Fernando Tatís Jr. is playing like an MVP candidate.

Picks for today, what’s changed for the Cubs since 2016, and what’s changed for Chris Archer since 2015/2018.

Picks for tonight, plus looks at the Mets’ and Pirates’ recent shifts in performance, Mike Clevinger bolstering Cleveland’s hopes, what changed for the Reds since May, and a look at Tyler Alexander’s strong entry to the MLB.

Picks for today, plus notes on Jordan Yamamoto’s increasing sample size, the return of Danny Salazar, and Joey Lucchesi.

Picks for today, plus notes on Bo Bichette, Shane Greene, the Rays’ pitching depth, and Lucas Giolito.

Picks, the return of José Ramírez, reasonable expectations for Yu Darvish, Adrian Houser’s starting struggles, and some encouragement about Drew VerHagen.

Four picks for today, along with notes on Caleb Smith’s impending regression, why Kenta Maeda isn’t the Dodgers’ ideal starter, and the interesting silence around Nicholas Castellanos.

Picks for today, along with notes on Marlins Park’s weird park factor, Robel García and the Cubs’ offense, and a possible reason Cleveland is considering trading Trevor Bauer.

Picks for tonight, along with notes on Jarrod Dyson’s trade value, the Cardinals’ scorching stretch, and Chris Martin (the reliever not the Coldplay guy).

Picks for tonight, along with notes on Trea Turner’s doubles boom, Yoan Moncada’s breakout, and the twilight dawning for Alex Gordon.

Picks for today, plus notes on the Royals’ solid bullpen, when the Angels’ hand might be forced with Albert Pujols, and Niko Goodrum’s outstanding baserunning.

Four picks for today, along with notes on Trevor Story’s place in the shortstop ranks, whether the Brewers might be sellers at the deadline, Shane Bieber’s breakout, and Hunter Dozier’s turnaround.

Three picks for today, along with notes on why the Cardinals, Rays, and Braves should all be concerned about tonight’s starters.