Picks for today, along with notes on the impact of José Ramirez’s hand upon Cleveland’s playoff hopes, whether the Orioles’ bullpen or rotation is worse, and why Seattle should consider shutting down Yusei Kikuchi for the year.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 31st
Picks for today, Pitt’s attempt to repeat in the Coastal, Oakland’s crucially successful bullpen, and how Tommy Pham’s holding the Rays together.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 30th
Picks for tonight: one in the FCS, three in the MLB. Notes on Maine’s follow-up to a Cinderella season, Max Fried’s strong performance, why Trevor Bauer is probably fine, and one particular disappointment for the 2019 Red Sox.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 29th
Picks for tonight, in both the MLB and the FCS (no good FBS lines). Notes include a look at the Delaware State/Delaware relationship you heard about in 2007, a big opportunity for Southern Illinois, and the Rockies’ very bad offense.
Today’s Best Bet: Wednesday, August 28th
One pick for tonight, along with a brief look at Mike Foltynewicz’s results since returning from the minors.
Jeff McNeil is a Contact Hitter Winning a Power Hitter’s Game
Jeff McNeil is so good at a bad strategy that he’s making it work.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, August 27th
Picks for tonight, Drew Smyly’s wretched 2019, Amed Rosario’s possible breakout, and Charlie Morton’s chance to make his Cy Young case.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, August 26th
Picks for tonight, plus some praise for Adam Wainwright, some doubt about Jason Vargas, and some appreciation for Jorge Soler.
The Cubs Are No Longer Division Favorites. What Now?
A look at where the Cubs go from here, having fallen behind the Cardinals in the eyes of a reputable projection system.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 25th
Picks for today, plus notes on Shane Bieber’s recent production, Rhys Hoskins’ continued success, the Cardinals’ Michael Wacha problem, and Jackie Bradley Jr.’s concerning numbers.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 24th
Picks for today, including the first look at college football of the season. Plus notes on Mike Clevinger’s dominance, Zach Wheeler’s bad luck, Dinelson’s Lamet intriguing performance, a Devlin Hodges-less Samford, and offensive power in Honolulu.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 23rd
Picks for today, plus notes on how good Josh Bell really is, and a few encouraging bits for the Royals.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 22nd
Picks for today’s games, plus notes on Mike Soroka’s continued dominance, German Márquez’s underappreciated season, and tempering expectations for the Guerrero/Bichette/Biggio trio.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, August 21st
Picks for tonight, plus notes on Marcus Stroman and a look at the Braves’ bullpen.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, August 20th
Today’s picks, plus notes on where Aaron Nola stands, how Spencer Turnbull is doing this, and why Homer Bailey’s been just fine in Oakland.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, August 19th
Picks for tonight, plus notes on the encore to Juan Soto’s rookie year, Christian Yelich’s MVP candidacy, and the Rockies’ bad offense.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 18th
Picks for today, plus notes on Nathan Eovaldi’s return to starting, the Tatís-less Padres, and Jordan Yamamoto in the post-sensational part of his year.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 17th
Picks for tonight, the A’s are doing the thing, and a look at Logan Webb upon his MLB debut.