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.
A Yu Darvish Fan Learns Japanese: Lesson One
Local blogger tries to learn a language online to better engage with a favorite pitcher of his on Twitter.
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.
Joe Kelly Still Owns the Yankees
You can take the man out of the AL East, but he won’t stop punishing the Yankees for their sins.
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.
I Love Yu Darvish. Therefore, I Am Going to Learn Japanese.
We doubt this is going to successfully happen.
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.
Youth Bows Before Joe Kelly
Guerrero. Bichette. Biggio. All good. All no match for Joe Kelly.
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.
Joe Kelly’s Fastball is Leading the Nuclear Arms Race
Don’t let that Russian explosion worry you, America. We’ve got a much powerful weapon on our own soil.
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.