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.
Who Hired the Dog/Hitman that Derailed My Fantasy Football Draft Prep?
We narrow down the suspects.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, August 21st
Picks for tonight, plus notes on Marcus Stroman and a look at the Braves’ bullpen.
Buffalo Wild Wings Predicted the AP Top 25 and Did Pretty Well
Beers. Wings. Strong predictions regarding college football rankings.
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.
Joe Kelly’s Dominance Continues
Just another lockdown appearance from our hero.
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.
Look Out, Arsenal. Here Comes #BritainsTeam.
On our correspondent’s eighth day as a Burnley fan, he looks ahead to his ninth day as a Burnley fan, and all that day has in store.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 16th
Picks for tonight’s games, plus notes on Kyle Hendricks’ struggles on the road, Chris Paddack’s continued success, and how Sandy Alcántara doesn’t get enough credit.
Is Jesse Rogers at Fault for Last Night’s Cubs Loss?
There was enough blame to go around. And for one Cubs fan, it went all the way around.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 15th
Picks for today’s games, plus notes on the Yankees’ bullpen starts, Nicholas Castellanos’ very good two weeks, and Marcus Stroman’s most valuable year yet.