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Kyle Hunter
*3 Star MLB Dog of the Day* The Tampa Bay Rays are always up near the top of the AL East at the end of the year. Joe Madden's team is pretty good again this year, and I think the oddsmakers are a little too low on them right. Alex Cobb has two starts at Fenway in his career and he is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA. Felix Doubront struggled at home last year, and Tampa Bay is great against lefties. The Rays are 18-4 in their last 22 games against left-handed starters. I like the underdog here. Take Tampa Bay.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins
Take: Philadelphia Phillies -118
*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Miami Marlins are probably the worst team in the National League. Miami has a terrible pitching staff, bullpen, and lineup. The Marlins are going to lose a lot of games this year. There won't be many chances to play against the Marlins with very little juice, but this is one and I can't pass it up. John Lannan is a pretty good pitcher and he should be able to do well against this weak Marlins lineup. The Phillies offense is better than most believe right now since Chase Utley looks like his old self. The Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 home games. They are 0-4 in their last 4 following an off day. Miami is 0-5 in Nolasco's last 5 starts. They are 0-4 in Nolasco's last 4 against the NL East. Take the Phillies.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Take: Total 8 un-110
*3 Star MLB Total Domination* The Los Angeles Dodgers offense is better this year, but without Hanley Ramirez healthy they aren't what they will be later in the year. The bottom of the order for the Dodgers is among the worst in baseball, and that is holding them back right now. The Dodgers pitching staff has been the best in the majors so far this year. Clayton Kershaw hasn't given up a run this year, and the Arizona offense isn't going to scare anyone. Patrick Corbin is a budding star for the DBacks, and I expect a quality start from him. The under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings between these two. Take the under.
Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels
Take: Los Angeles Angels -1½+113
*3 Star MLB Run Line Value* There becomes a point where the Los Angeles Angels are a good value play because everyone is jumping ship. I think that may start to happen right now, especially since they are matched up against the worst team in baseball. Bud Norris has a career 5.39 ERA on the road. Tommy Hanson is a solid starter, and the Angels offense will get going at some point. Don't be surprised if they take out their frustration on the Astros. Take LA -1.5.
Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres
Take: Colorado Rockies -108
*3 Star MLB Late Night BAILOUT* The Colorado Rockies don't have a very good pitching staff, but they definitely have plenty of pop in their lineup. San Diego's lineup is very weak right now, and they'll likely be without Carlos Quentin in this one. Jon Garland has had quite a bit of success pitching in San Diego in the past, and I expect him to pitch well for Colorado here. Tyson Ross is extremely inconsistent, and his control problems are a major concern for the Padres. The Rockies have the better starter and the better lineup. Take Colorado.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox
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*3 Star MLB Dog of the Day* The Tampa Bay Rays are always up near the top of the AL East at the end of the year. Joe Madden's team is pretty good again this year, and I think the oddsmakers are a little too low on them right. Alex Cobb has two starts at Fenway in his career and he is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA. Felix Doubront struggled at home last year, and Tampa Bay is great against lefties. The Rays are 18-4 in their last 22 games against left-handed starters. I like the underdog here. Take Tampa Bay.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins
Take: Philadelphia Phillies -118
*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Miami Marlins are probably the worst team in the National League. Miami has a terrible pitching staff, bullpen, and lineup. The Marlins are going to lose a lot of games this year. There won't be many chances to play against the Marlins with very little juice, but this is one and I can't pass it up. John Lannan is a pretty good pitcher and he should be able to do well against this weak Marlins lineup. The Phillies offense is better than most believe right now since Chase Utley looks like his old self. The Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 home games. They are 0-4 in their last 4 following an off day. Miami is 0-5 in Nolasco's last 5 starts. They are 0-4 in Nolasco's last 4 against the NL East. Take the Phillies.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Take: Total 8 un-110
*3 Star MLB Total Domination* The Los Angeles Dodgers offense is better this year, but without Hanley Ramirez healthy they aren't what they will be later in the year. The bottom of the order for the Dodgers is among the worst in baseball, and that is holding them back right now. The Dodgers pitching staff has been the best in the majors so far this year. Clayton Kershaw hasn't given up a run this year, and the Arizona offense isn't going to scare anyone. Patrick Corbin is a budding star for the DBacks, and I expect a quality start from him. The under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings between these two. Take the under.
Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels
Take: Los Angeles Angels -1½+113
*3 Star MLB Run Line Value* There becomes a point where the Los Angeles Angels are a good value play because everyone is jumping ship. I think that may start to happen right now, especially since they are matched up against the worst team in baseball. Bud Norris has a career 5.39 ERA on the road. Tommy Hanson is a solid starter, and the Angels offense will get going at some point. Don't be surprised if they take out their frustration on the Astros. Take LA -1.5.
Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres
Take: Colorado Rockies -108
*3 Star MLB Late Night BAILOUT* The Colorado Rockies don't have a very good pitching staff, but they definitely have plenty of pop in their lineup. San Diego's lineup is very weak right now, and they'll likely be without Carlos Quentin in this one. Jon Garland has had quite a bit of success pitching in San Diego in the past, and I expect him to pitch well for Colorado here. Tyson Ross is extremely inconsistent, and his control problems are a major concern for the Padres. The Rockies have the better starter and the better lineup. Take Colorado.
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