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.
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.
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.
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.
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.