Sparknotes: They won a lot.
I hope Albert Almora is ok.
Albert Almora Jr. has been hitting worse since the tragic events of May 29th. Hopefully he’s holding up ok.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, July 4th
Three picks, Daniel Vogelbach’s continued success, and the sad aging of J.A. Happ and Jonathan Lucroy.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, July 3rd
Three picks, Yu Darvish and Chris Archer are the same, Jacob Waguespack’s first start, and Ariel Jurado’s quiet success.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, July 2nd
Three picks for tonight, along with notes on David Price’s solidarity, Alex Verdugo’s capability, and Jack Flaherty’s possibility.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, July 1st
Two picks for tonight, alongside notes on the wildest pair of bullpens in baseball.
What went wrong for the Cubs in June
It was a disappointing month for the Cubs. Here’s what went wrong.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, June 30th
Picks, Joey Gallo’s triumphant return, a poetic Scherzer/Zimmermann matchup, and what’s going on with Paul Goldschmidt.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, June 29th
Picks, and notes on Jon Gray and Jordan Lyles’ respective rebirths.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, June 28th
Lance Lynn’s excellence, why Yasmani Grandal’s the best catcher in the game, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s absurd walk rate, Shohei Ohtani’s improvement, Petco Park’s lonely battle against the scoring uptick, and why the Cubs and Nationals are in better spots than public opinion suggests. Also, as always, picks.
The Orioles are allowing a historic number of runs.
Baltimore is witnessing a level of scoring not seen since the steroid era. Unfortunately, those runs are counting for the opponents.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, June 27th
A big day for picks, along with notes on Josh Bell’s slump, Cody Bellinger’s opposite-of-a-slump, Ketel Marte’s breakout, and whether the A’s might consider trading Marcus Semien.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, June 26th
Two picks, notes on how good Fernando Tatís Jr. has been, and a look at Dallas Keuchel as he takes the mound for the second time this year.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, June 25th
Picks, why Zach Davies is unlikely to keep this up, and how Ross Stripling serves as a wonderful security blanket for the Dodgers.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, June 24th
Two picks, a look at Brad Keller’s future health, and a celebration of tonight’s Kershaw/Greinke matchup.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, June 23rd
An under, an over, and words on Nomar Mazara and Wade Davis.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, June 22nd
Two picks, due respect to Luis Castillo, and a look at Peter Lambert’s results so far.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, June 21st
Picks, looks at Bryan Reynolds and Sonny Gray, and a World Series bet you should grab now if you can.