MLB Odds: Braves-Mets in NL East Matchup

The Atlanta Braves (56-47, plus-11.83 betting units) are fighting for first place in the National League East. The New York Mets (44-59, minus-15.25 units) have already thrown in the towel. They’ll meet Thursday night at Citi Field, starting at 7:10 PM ET, in the opening game of a four-game series that could prove vitally important – to the Braves, that is.


The starting pitchers for Thursday’s opener have yet to be determined at press time, but if their respective rotations remain intact through Tuesday’s non-waiver trade deadline, it’ll be Mike Foltynewicz (3.04 ERA) throwing for the Braves opposite struggling southpaw

Jason Vargas (8.36 ERA). Foltynewicz is down 0.43 units this year on a team record of 9-11; Vargas is 6.04 units in the red after leading New York to a 2-8 record, and will be making his second start after spending a month on the DL with a strained calf.
To deepen the divide between these two clubs, the Mets dumped ballast ahead of the trade deadline, sending closer Jeurys Familia (2.56 ERA) to the Oakland Athletics and INF Asdrubal Cabrera (.801 OPS) to the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta acquired fourth outfielder Adam Duvall (.685 OPS) from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.

MLB Odds: Mets Host Braves in NL East Mismatch

With the two teams heading in different directions, the New York Mets (44-59, minus-15.25 betting units) will host the Atlanta Braves (56-47, plus-11.83 units) Thursday night in a battle of NL East rivals. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET.


Assuming the rotations hold up through Tuesday’s trade deadline, Jason Vargas (8.36 ERA) will pitch for the Mets, while Mike Foltynewicz (3.04 ERA) responds for Atlanta. It’s the second start for Vargas since a month-long stay on the disabled list with a strained right calf; New York also traded closer Jeurys Familia (2.56 ERA) to the Oakland Athletics last week.

MLB Odds: Jays Visit Oakland Post-Deadline

It hasn’t been a complete fire sale yet, but the Toronto Blue Jays (48-56, minus-8.14 units) will have a fresh look when they visit the Oakland Athletics (61-46, plus-20.42 units) this Wednesday – the day after the non-waiver trade deadline. Sportsnet and the MLB Network have the coverage at 3:35 PM ET.


The Blue Jays have a new infielder in Brandon Drury (.561 OPS), who came over from the New York Yankees in a package for starting pitcher JA Happ. They also dealt reliever Seung-hwan Oh to the Colorado Rockies for a pair of minor-leaguers. Depth will be an issue going forward for the injury-plagued Jays, but Marcus Stroman (5.20 ERA) has regained his form of late, and he’ll start for Toronto on Wednesday – if he’s still with the team.

Oakland have bolstered their lineup as they try to chase down the Seattle Mariners for the last Wild Card berth in the American League. Former New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia (2.56 ERA) will act as a potential set-up man for Wednesday’s projected starter, Sean Manaea (3.46 ERA), who hasn’t allowed more than three earned runs in a game since late May. Seven of his last nine appearances were quality starts.

MLB Odds: Jays Visit A’s With a Fresh Look

The Toronto Blue Jays (48-56, minus-8.14 units) have already been busy ahead of Tuesday’s non-waiver trade deadline, and they could make even more changes before they visit the Oakland Athletics (61-46, plus-20.42 units) on Wednesday. First pitch is at 3:35 PM ET on Sportsnet.

If he’s still on the roster by then, Marcus Stroman (5.20 ERA) will start for the Jays, while Sean Manaea (3.46 ERA) is expected to throw for Oakland. The A’s have also acquired reliever Jeurys Familia (2.56 ERA) from the New York Mets as they try to nail down the second AL Wild Card berth.

MLB Odds: Lester Faces Taillon on Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in what should be the most interesting pitching matchup of the night. Jon Lester will be on the mound for the Cubs, while the Pirates will counter with Jameson Taillon.

Lester has been absolutely dominant for Chicago this season. Heading into Tuesday’s start, he has a 12-3 record and 3.06 ERA. After a rare off night against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 20, Lester bounced back with a solid outing in which he allowed just one earned run on four hits over 6.0 innings of work in a 2-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lester is 7-1 with a 3.16 ERA in 10 road starts this season.

Pittsburgh will hope that Taillon will match Lester’s level of performance on Tuesday. Despite a solid 3.73 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP, Taillon is just 7-8 this season. The 26-year-old right-hander has been at his best of late with just four earned runs allowed in 18.1 innings over his last three starts. Taillon is 3-4 with a 3.88 ERA in 10 road starts this season.

Tuesday’s game will be the 10th meeting of the season between these teams. The Cubs have a 5-4 edge in the head-to-head season series so far.

MLB Odds: Lester Looks to Stay Perfect Versus Pirates on Tuesday

Jon Lester will look to build on his perfect record against the Pittsburgh Pirates this season when the Chicago Cubs visit PNC Park Tuesday night. Lester is 2-0 with a 4.00 ERA in three starts against Pittsburgh this season. Lester is 7-1 with a 3.16 ERA in 10 road starts this season including a win at PNC Park on May 29.

Lester will go up against Jameson Taillon, who has been solid for the Pirates of late. He has a 7-8 record, but his 3.73 ERA and 1.22 WHIP indicate that he probably deserves better than his current win total indicates this season.

MLB Odds: Beefed-Up Dodgers Visit Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-46, minus-17.48 betting units) will have a little extra pop in the lineup this Sunday when they visit the Atlanta Braves (54-44, plus-12.54 units) at 1:35 PM ET on TBS. The Dodgers pulled the trigger well in advance of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, acquiring All-Star SS Manny Machado from the Baltimore Orioles last week for a package of prospects.


Machado (.947 OPS) will add some power to a batting order that already ranks sixth in the majors with a .758 OPS, although he’s making the move to a noted pitcher’s park in Dodgers Stadium. Speaking of pitchers, neither team has announced their projected starters at press time, but Ross Stripling (2.43 ERA) is expected to throw for LA opposite Julio Teheran (4.42 ERA).

Stripling has turned himself into a surprise All-Star in this, his third year in the majors, with an improved curveball and 3.00 units in earnings on a team record of 10-5. Teheran, a former All-Star in 2014 and 2016, has the Braves at 11-9 and 2.54 units in the black after 20 starts; despite the profit, Teheran is having the worst season of his eight-year MLB career.

MLB Odds: Dodgers-Braves in Potential NL Playoff Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-46, minus-17.48 betting units) will visit the Atlanta Braves (54-44, plus-12.54 units) this Sunday, with both teams very much in contention for the playoffs. TBS has the coverage at 1:35 PM ET; projected starting pitchers have yet to be announced at press time.


The Dodgers are in a heated battle for the NL West division, adding SS Manny Machado (.947 OPS) last week ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The re-built Braves are trying to keep up with the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, and have yet to make any major moves.

MLB Odds: Stroman Looks to Build on Recent Success

The Toronto Blue Jays will be on the road this weekend when they visit the Chicago White Sox for a three-game series. While both teams are essentially out of the playoff chase, Blue Jays fans will have something to cheer about, as starter, Marcus Stroman, appears to be rounding into form and will be on the mound for the opener.

There’s no question that this season has been a challenging one for Stroman, who started the year slowly and spent time on the disabled list with shoulder fatigue early on. That’s why when Jays fans saw that old swagger return to Stroman’s game in his last start, optimists finally had something to cheer about. The righty went seven innings and surrendered only one run in his second quality start in three games. He’ll look to build on that momentum against the lowly White Sox.

Chicago will send Reynaldo Lopez to the mound to face Toronto on Friday. The 24-year-old has been a bright spot in an otherwise abysmal season for Chicago. He’s second on the team in innings pitched to compliment staff ace James Shields. But pitching for a team that has scored the fifth fewest runs in the Majors isn’t going to result in many wins. Chicago will attempt to take advantage of home field and add a win to their record with Lopez at the helm.

MLB Odds: White Sox and Blue Jays Face Off

This Friday (8:10 PM ET), the Toronto Blue Jays will kick off the first of three games against the Chicago White Sox. After dropping a series to the Twins earlier this week, the Jays will look to get back in the win column against the bottom-dwelling White Sox.


Chicago hasn’t been able to get anything going this year. They rank 24th in runs scored and 28th in team ERA for a whopping -127 run differential. They’ll be hard pressed to improve upon that against the Jays’ Marcus Stroman who appears to be rediscovering his old ways. Don’t miss the action between these AL clubs.

MLB Odds: Yankees Host Royals With Playoffs in Mind

It’s almost a given the New York Yankees (63-35, plus-5.05 betting units) will make the playoffs this year. But they’ll need to beef up if they want to improve their World Series chances. The Yankees could have some reinforcements in the lineup by the time they host the Kansas City Royals (30-69, minus-27.51 units) this Thursday. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET on the MLB Network.

At press time, the Yankees are +500 third favorites on the World Series futures market, but those odds should improve if they make big enough trades before the July 31 non-waiver deadline. The Royals, on the other hand, are likely sellers this year; 3B Mike Moustakas (.770 OPS) is their biggest trading chip at the moment.

Assuming they’re still with their current teams on Thursday, Sonny Gray (5.34 ERA) is projected to start for the Yankees opposite Jakob Junis (5.03 ERA) in a battle of struggling northpaws. Gray has pitched better than his ERA would suggest, but remains 5.19 units in the hole on a team record of 9-10. The Royals are 8-10 behind Junis – making his second start since coming off the DL – for a slim profit of 0.51 units.

MLB Odds: Royals-Yankees in the Bronx

The New York Yankees (63-35, plus-5.05 betting units) could have a new look by the time they host the Kansas City Royals (30-69, minus-27.51 units) this Thursday at 7:05 PM ET on the MLB Network. The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline is almost here, and the Bombers need a boost if they want to keep up in the stacked American League.

Unless they get traded, Sonny Gray (5.34 ERA) is expected to start for New York opposite Jakob Junis (5.03 ERA); unlike the Yankees, Kansas City is expected to shed talent at the trade deadline in exchange for future prospects.

MLB Odds: Jays Host Twins as Deadline Approaches

The Toronto Blue Jays (46-52, minus-5.64 betting units) are undefeated since the All-Star Game, but with little hope of making the postseason, they’ll likely make some moves before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline – maybe even before Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins (44-53, minus-12.56 units). Sportsnet has the coverage beginning at 4:07 PM ET.


There are differing reports on who might start for both clubs on Wednesday. According to Major League Baseball at press time, the Blue Jays have yet to pencil in a starter – which is fitting, since JA Happ and other rotation pieces could be moved any day now. Other reports have Sam Gaviglio (4.59 ERA) getting the nod for Toronto; the Jays are 6-6 behind Gaviglio this year for 0.76 units against the MLB betting lines.

For the Twins, it looks like Ervin Santana (3.28 ERA last year) will make his 2018 season debut after having surgery on his throwing hand during the offseason. The veteran northpaw made the AL All-Star squad for the second time last year and led Minnesota to 4.07 units in earnings on a team record of 19-14. If Santana isn’t ready, Kyle Gibson (3.57 ERA) may get the start instead.

MLB Odds: Twins-Jays at Rogers Centre

With the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline almost here, the Toronto Blue Jays (46-52, minus-5.64 betting units) could have a different look by the time they host the Minnesota Twins (44-53, minus-12.56 units) this Wednesday, beginning at 4:07 PM ET on Sportsnet.


The Jays have yet to officially name a starter at press time; it appears the Twins will be going with Ervin Santana, who will make his first appearance of the season after undergoing surgery on his throwing hand in February. Santana made the All-Star team for the second time last year while posting a 3.28 ERA.

MLB Odds: Astros All-Star Cole Faces Anderson, Rockies

The Houston Astros will visit the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in the most intriguing pitching matchup of the night. Gerrit Cole, who was named to the All-Star team, will be on the mound for the Astros, while the Rockies will counter with Tyler Anderson.

With a 2.52 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP, Cole has been one of the best pitchers this season. Houston has won seven of his last nine starts overall. He has improved to 10-2 on the season over that span. The veteran righty has been just as good on the road as he has been at home, going 6-1 with a 2.53 ERA in 10 road starts this season.

Colorado will send Anderson to the mound Tuesday night. Despite having to overcome the difficulties of pitching at home at Coors Field, the veteran lefty is 6-3 with a 3.72 ERA this season. Anderson is just 2-3 with a 3.94 ERA in his 10 home starts this season. However, it’s worth noting that Anderson has held opponents to two earned runs or less in each of his last four starts dating back to June 29.

Tuesday’s game will mark the first of four head-to-head meetings between the Rockies and Astros this season.

MLB Odds: Cole Looks to Build on Solid Road Splits as Astros Visit Rockies

Gerrit Cole has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball this season. He has been at his absolute best on the road, including a 6-1 record and a 2.53 ERA in 10 starts. Cole will look to build on his impressive road splits when the Astros visit Colorado Tuesday night.


Cole will be up against Tyler Anderson, who has been excellent of late. The veteran lefty has posted a 1.85 ERA and a 10.32 K/9 over his last five starts. The Rockies have won three of his last four starts despite scoring just eight runs combined in those three victories.

MLB Odds: First-Place Red Sox Visit Motown

The Boston Red Sox (68-30, plus-23.18 betting units) are the best team in baseball coming out of the All-Star break. They’ll try to pad their lead atop the American League standings this Sunday at the expense of the Detroit Tigers (41-57, minus-0.70 units); NESN has the coverage from Comerica Park at 1:10 PM ET.



Chris Sale (2.23 ERA) will take the mound for Boston after starting for the AL in Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic. The seven-time All-Star is having his best season yet, but the Red Sox are only 11-8 behind Sale this year for a loss of 5.61 units – and that’s despite owning one of the best batting orders and bullpens in the majors. Boston has turned six of Sale’s 15 quality starts into losses thus far.
The Tigers respond with Michael Fulmer (4.50 ERA), who’s even deeper in the red at minus-7.62 units on a team record of 5-13. Again, it’s not all Fulmer’s fault; Detroit is giving him just 2.79 runs per game in support, down from 3.94 runs overall and driving the Under to a 12-5-1 record. Losing former two-time MVP Miguel Cabrera (.843 OPS) for the rest of the season hasn’t helped their cause, either.

MLB Odds: Red Sox-Tigers at Comerica Park

The first-place Boston Red Sox (68-30, plus-23.18 betting units) open the second half of the 2018 campaign on the road with a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers (41-57, minus-0.70 units). Game 3 is Sunday afternoon at 1:10 PM ET on NESN.

Chris Sale (2.23 ERA), this year’s starting pitcher for the American League All-Star team, will pitch for Boston opposite Michael Fulmer (4.50 ERA). The Red Sox somehow find themselves down 5.61 units behind Sale on a team record of 11-8; Detroit is 5-13 and minus-7.62 units when Fulmer takes the hill, with the Under at 12-5-1.

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MLB Odds: Cubs and Cards Kick Off MLB’s Return

In the first game back following the All-Star break, the Chicago Cubs welcome their longtime rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, to Wrigley Field this Thursday. With 70 games remaining in the season, this series could bring St. Louis back to life in the NL Central.

St. Louis’ fans are used to playoff baseball, but with two straight seasons missing the October cut and a record that has the team just two games over .500, Cardinals’ ownership decided to cut ties with manager, Mike Matheny. Now returning from the All-Star break, St. Louis has a real chance to pull themselves back within striking distance of the division-leading Cubs. They’ll have five games to make hay and they must capitalize to set the tone for the stretch run.

Chicago on the other hand, has picked up right where they left off last year. At 55-38, the Cubs have a 2.5 game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers and 7.5 game lead over the Cardinals. Chicago has shown that old-school baseball still wins games, as they’re second in team batting average (.265), but sit 21st in homeruns (100). They’ll look to employ that tactic this Thursday (7:05 PM ET) and further pad their lead atop the division.

MLB Odds: Cardinals Head to Wrigley in Search of Redemption

In a classic showdown between two of the oldest teams in the MLB, St. Louis will be looking to reverse their recent history and crawl back into the NL Central race. At just two games over .500, St. Louis will have five straight games against the team they’re chasing to get back into contention.


Chicago enters Game 1 with a comfortable 7.5 game lead over the Cardinals. With a number of offensive players having standout seasons thus far, including Albert Almora Jr. who has hit for an incredible .319 average through 86 games, the Cubs are the masters of small ball. They’ll look to outhit and outpitch St. Louis beginning with Thursday’s game (7:05 PM ET).

MLB Odds: Cards-Cubs Starting Second Half With a Bang

The unofficial second half of the 2018 regular season begins this Thursday with the only game on the MLB schedule, featuring a Route 66 Rivalry reunion at Wrigley Field between the Chicago Cubs (55-38, plus-1.82 betting units) and the St. Louis Cardinals (48-46, minus-8.95 units). ESPN has the first pitch at 7 PM ET.

Kyle Hendricks (3.92 ERA) is projected to throw for Chicago. Hendricks isn’t pitching quite as well as he did in his first four years on the North Side; the Cubs have also given him just 4.42 runs per game in support, leaving Hendricks at the bottom of the starter rankings heading into the All-Star break with minus-13.51 units on a team record of 6-12. The Under is 12-5-1 in those 18 starts.

The Cardinals have yet to pencil in a starter at press time. They’re in a state of flux after firing manager Mike Matheny on Saturday and replacing him with interim manager Mike Shildt, who was a scout for the Cards, then made the transition to coaching in the mid-2000s. Shildt was the bench coach before taking over from Matheny; St. Louis won his managerial debut 6-4 over the Cincinnati Reds as –162 home favorites.

MLB Odds: Route 66 Rivalry Resumes at Wrigley

The first game after the All-Star break is also the only game on Thursday’s MLB schedule: the Chicago Cubs (55-38, plus-1.82 betting units) will host the St. Louis Cardinals (48-46, minus-8.95 units), beginning at 7 PM ET on ESPN.


Kyle Hendricks (3.92 ERA) expects to take the mound for Chicago, but the Cardinals have yet to name a starter; this will be their second game under former bench coach Mike Shildt, who took over from Mike Matheny as interim manager after Saturday’s shake-up. The Cards won Shildt’s first game 6-4 over the Cincinnati Reds (+141 away).

MLB Odds: Jays Open Second Half Versus Baltimore

The Toronto Blue Jays (43-52, minus-8.64 betting units) return from the All-Star break this Friday when they host the Baltimore Orioles (28-69, minus-37.16 units) in a battle of the two worst teams in the American League East. First pitch is at 7:07 PM ET on Sportsnet.

It’s been a rough season for Toronto, but at least they’ve made a profit with Sam Gaviglio (4.58 ERA) on the mound. He’s got the Jays up 1.76 betting units this year on a team record of 5-4, with the Over at 5-3-1; however, Gaviglio has made it to the fifth inning only once in his last seven starts, so there will be extra pressure on Toronto’s bullpen to get the job done Friday. That bullpen ranks No. 15 overall in the majors with a 3.89 ERA.

Dylan Bundy (4.35 ERA) is expected to pitch for the Orioles in his third start back from the disabled list. The O’s are 7-10 behind Bundy this year for a loss of 3.64 units, including back-to-back drubbings since his return from a sprained left ankle. Bundy was pulled early in both those losses, leaving Baltimore’s No. 20-ranked bullpen (4.32 ERA) to clean up after him.

MLB Odds: Jays Host Baltimore to Start Second Half

Their hopes are slim heading into the unofficial second half of the regular season, but at least the Toronto Blue Jays (43-52, minus-8.64 betting units) get to host the last-place Baltimore Orioles (28-69, minus-37.16 units) this Friday in their first game back from the All-Star break. Sportsnet has the coverage beginning at 7:07 PM ET.


Sam Gaviglio (4.58 ERA) is penciled in for Toronto opposite Dylan Bundy (4.35 ERA), who got hammered in his last two starts after going on the disabled list with a sprained left ankle. The 25-year-old northpaw hopes the All-Star break will strengthen his planting foot.

MLB Odds: Nationals, Mets Meet Before All-Star Break

The first half of the 2018 regular season hasn’t gone according to plan for the Washington Nationals (46-46, minus-17.72 betting units). But at least they still have a fighting chance in the NL East. The New York Mets (37-53, minus-16.69 units) are a complete mess this year, and they’ll be happy to see the All-Star break after hosting the Nationals this Sunday at 1:10 PM ET on WPIX.


Injuries to the starting rotation – and just about everywhere else – have kept the Mets from being all that they can be. Corey Oswalt (6.75 ERA) is penciled in for Sunday’s matchup; the rookie right-hander will be making his fourth start in the majors after getting called up from AAA-Las Vegas, and New York is down 0.52 units behind Oswalt thus far on a team record of 1-2.

Life isn’t quite as bad for the Nationals, who will send Jeremy Hellickson (3.47 ERA) to the mound on Sunday. The 2011 AL Rookie of the Year for the Tampa Bay Rays is in his first season in DC, and Hellickson has Nats supporters up 4.61 units after eight wins in 12 starts, with the Under checking in at 9-3.

MLB Odds: Nats-Mets Close out the First Half

Two struggling NL East teams will meet this Sunday in the Big Apple when the New York Mets (37-53, minus-16.69 units) host the Washington Nationals (46-46, minus-17.72 betting units) in their last game before the All-Star break. WPIX has the coverage at 1:10 PM ET.

With New York’s pitching rotation in disarray, rookie right-hander Corey Oswalt (6.75 ERA) is projected to make his fourth MLB start on Sunday, while 2011 AL Rookie of the Year Jeremy Hellickson (3.47 ERA) is due up for Washington. Mets 2B Asdrubal Cabrera (.811 OPS) is listed as day-to-day with a hyperextended left elbow.

MLB Odds: Boston Welcomes Jays to Beantown

The Toronto Blue Jays continue their eastern swing this Friday against the MLB-leading Boston Red Sox. After dropping two of three to the New York Yankees with a two-game mini series at Atlanta sandwiched between, the Jays touch down in Boston to take on their former teammate, David Price.


All signs point to the Blue Jays season being over, but that hasn’t stopped starter JA Happ from putting together one of the finest half-seasons of his career. The lefty has been far and away the best pitcher on the Jays’ staff. He’s held opposing batters to a .227 batting average and has wracked up 10 wins on a Toronto team that hasn’t been doing much winning this season. He’ll get the ball this Thursday for the first of a four-game series against the Red Sox.

Fellow lefty, David Price, is expected to take the mound for Boston in Game 1. Despite having an early-season scare following a carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis, the lanky lefty has had a healthy season. That’s led to Price pitching 101.1 innings through 18 starts, a much-needed rebound after an injury-plagued 2017. While he’s not the Ace of Boston’s staff, he provides critical middle-of-the-order depth, which the Red Sox will need down the stretch. The battle of the lefties kicks off at 7:10 PM ET.

MLB Odds: All-Star Happ takes Mound Against Red Sox

Following the announcement that Blue Jays’ starter JA Happ will make his first career All-Star Game appearance, he’ll take the mound to try to kick off a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Happ has been one of the lone bright spots for the Jays this season, registering double the number of wins (10) that the next Toronto pitcher has. The lefty will be up against a fellow southpaw and former Jay on Thursday (7:10 PM ET) in David Price.
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The Boston Red Sox are on a tear of late, winning eight straight games, and leading all of baseball with a 64-29 record. The Sox also lead the Majors in team offence and have the fifth best team ERA. That’s a lethal combination that should give Toronto all they can handle.

MLB Odds: Yankees Visit Cleveland in ALDS Rematch

It was a bit of a surprise last year when the New York Yankees bounced Cleveland from the American League Division Series. Now the Yankees (59-30, plus-8.83 betting units) are unquestionably one of the best teams in baseball, and they’ll be a tough out when they visit the Tribe (49-40, minus-9.26 units) this Thursday at 7:10 PM ET on the MLB Network.

Nothing’s set in stone, but it looks like Luis Severino (2.12 ERA) will take the mound for New York opposite two-time and reigning AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber (2.49 ERA). This is a pitching matchup for the ages; Severino is the best starter in the majors this year, racking up 13.35 units in earnings on a team record of 17-2, while Cleveland is 0.32 units in the red behind Kluber despite winning 12 of his 19 appearances.

The main difference between these two clubs in 2018 is the bullpen. The Yankees have arguably the best relief corps in the majors this year, while Cleveland is near the bottom of the pile after injuries to multiple players, none more important than Andrew Miller (1.44 ERA last year). He’s out until the All-Star break with an inflamed right knee.

MLB Odds: Cleveland Preparing for Pitchers’ Duel vs. Yankees

Two of the best starters in baseball are penciled in for Thursday’s game at Progressive Field between Cleveland (49-40, minus-9.26 betting units) and the mighty New York Yankees (59-30, plus-8.83 units), beginning at 7:10 PM ET on the MLB Network.


If all goes according to plan, reigning AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber (2.49 ERA) will pitch for Cleveland opposite this year’s leading candidate, Luis Severino (2.12 ERA). The Tribe are down 0.32 units behind Kluber this year despite a team record of 12-7, while Severino has the Bombers at 17-2 for a healthy profit of 13.35 units.

MLB Odds: Jays Head South to Face Atlanta

With the Toronto Blue Jays (41-48, minus-7.80 units) pretty much done in the American League East, the rest of the 2018 campaign should be very interesting from a betting perspective – including Wednesday’s road game at SunTrust Park versus the Atlanta Braves (50-39, plus-13.75 units), beginning at 7:35 PM ET on Sportsnet.

Sam Gaviglio (3.81 ERA) is due up for Toronto, who have to like what they’ve seen from their sophomore northpaw thus far. Gaviglio has the Blue Jays up 1.76 units on a team record of 5-4 since his call-up from AAA-Buffalo in mid-May, and Toronto has taken each of his last four starts, although Gaviglio only reached the fifth inning in one of those games – all of them won by the Jays bullpen.

Atlanta has yet to name a starter for Wednesday’s game, the second of back-to-back interleague matchups for one of this year’s most improved teams. The Braves share top spot in the NL East with the Philadelphia Phillies; they’ll be buyers between now and the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, while the Jays will be sellers, which could have some impact on Wednesday’s game if they make any deals between now and then.

MLB Odds: Jays Stumble Into Atlanta With Trade Deadline Looming

The Toronto Blue Jays (41-48, minus-7.80 units) as we know them are probably done. They’ll be looking to trade players between now and the July 31 non-waiver deadline, which could impact Wednesday’s road game against the Atlanta Braves (50-39, plus-13.75 units). Sportsnet has the call at 7:35 PM ET.


The Braves have yet to pencil in a starter, but it looks like Sam Gaviglio (3.81 ERA) will get the nod for Toronto. The second-year northpaw is likely sticking around after making nine starts for the Jays this year, leading them to a 5-4 record and 1.76 units in earnings.

MLB Odds: Quintana Faces Cueto on Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs will visit the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in what figures to be a pitcher’s duel. Jose Quintana will be on the bump for the Cubs, while Johnny Cueto will pitch for the Giants.

Even though Quintana has a mediocre 4.22 ERA on the season, he has been much better recently. He’s posted a 3.00 ERA over his last seven games, and the Cubs have won five of those contests. On the season, he has a 3.40 ERA on the road with a 1.37 WHIP. That’s much better than his stats at home, where he has a 5.50 ERA and 1.47 WHIP.

The Giants will hand the ball to Cueto, who just returned from a sprained elbow that sidelined him since April 30. He was knocked around in his first start back on Thursday, giving up 10 hits and five earned runs in just 5.0 innings of work. On the season, he still has a sparkling 1.95 ERA, so we’ll see if he can get back on track on Tuesday.

The two teams have already played a three-game set this season in Chicago. The Cubs took two of three in that series, scoring 18 runs in the process.

MLB Odds: Cueto Looks to Bounce Back as Giants Host Cubs

San Francisco’s Johnny Cueto had allowed just three earned runs in his first five starts of the season before an elbow injury sidelined him for two months. In his first start back on Thursday, he was knocked around for 10 hits and five earned runs. He’ll try to rebound when the San Francisco Giants host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.


Cueto will be up against Jose Quintana, who has been pitching well of late. The Cubs lefty has posted a 3.00 ERA in his last seven games. The Cubs have won five of those starts, scoring at least five runs in each of those wins.

MLB Odds: Braves-Brewers on TBS

Two of the most profitable teams in the majors will meet Sunday afternoon when the Milwaukee Brewers (51-35, plus-14.54 betting units) host the Atlanta Braves (49-36, plus-15.74 units) at 2:10 PM ET on TBS. The Brewers lead the National League Central Division, while the Braves are No. 1 in the NL East.

It might be tough for Atlanta score on Sunday. Junior Guerra (2.87 ERA) is projected to start for Milwaukee; he’s got all three of his pitches working this year – fastball, split-finger fastball and slider – and the Brewers are 9-7 behind him for a profit of 2.02 units, with the Under at 11-4-1. Guerra doesn’t go deep in games, but the Brew Crew have an excellent bullpen to clean up after him.
Atlanta responds with second-year lefty Sean Newcomb (3.10 ERA), who has the Braves 0.86 units in the black on a team record of 9-8, with the Over at 10-6. Newcomb has four pitches: fastball, slider, curve and change-up, and he’s had a lot more success with his fastball than he did as a rookie. The only current Brewer to face him last year was OF Christian Yelich, who went 3-for-5 with a walk while playing for Miami.

MLB Odds: Division Leaders Collide in Braves-Brewers

It’s a battle of first-place teams this Sunday when the Milwaukee Brewers (51-35, plus-14.54 betting units), tops in the National League Central, host the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves (49-36, plus-15.74 units). TBS has the television coverage at 2:10 PM ET.

Junior Guerra (2.87 ERA) is scheduled to throw for the Brewers opposite Sean Newcomb (3.10 ERA). Guerra has Milwaukee up 2.02 units this year on a team record of 9-7, while the Braves are 9-8 behind Newcomb for 0.86 units in earnings. This will be the first time the Brewers have ever faced the second-year southpaw.

MLB Odds: Yankees Visit Blue Jays on Friday

Two American League East division rivals get set to square off for the first of three games in Toronto. The New York Yankees are coming off of three straight series wins and will bring their 54-28 record to Canada as they attempt to further separate themselves from the trailing Blue Jays (39-45).

After tying or defeating their opponents in four of their last five series, it appeared as though the Blue Jays were beginning to turn their season around. However, they lost the final two games against a beatable Tigers team and the first of two against the equally lowly New York Mets. They’ll be in tough against the Yankees, who have dominated Toronto of late, and will send second-year starter Sam Gaviglio to the mound to face New York.

The Yankees will counter with Sonny Gray, who has struggled to a 5.44 ERA through 16 starts this season. Gray has walked 36 batters in 82 1/3 innings over those 16 starts, which puts him on pace to have the worst walk stats in a season of his career. Despite Gray’s inconsistency, the Yankees’ offence will no doubt be in full swing. Don’t miss Friday’s offensive output. Game time is 7:07 PM ET.

MLB Odds: Toronto Welcomes the Yankees for AL East Meetup

This Friday (7:07 PM ET), the New York Yankees bring their offensive talents to Toronto to take on the Blue Jays. Toronto failed to capitalize on two winnable series against the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets and will now be faced with pitching to the MLB’s most dangerous lineup.


New York enters Friday’s matchup having won two straight series and are 16 games above .500 at press time. They have their sights set on first place in the AL East, which they trail by three games to the Boston Red Sox. Sonny Gray will be tasked with taking on the 17th-ranked Jays’ offense and will look to even his record to 6-6.

MLB Odds: Angels-Mariners on ESPN Plus

The Los Angeles Angels had big things in mind for 2018. It’s not too late, but we’re already past the halfway point of the regular season, and key injuries have the Halos (43-42, minus-7.14 betting units) barely above .500 as they prepare for a three-game series against their AL West rivals, the Seattle Mariners (54-31, plus-21.10 units). Game 3 is Thursday night at 10 PM ET on ESPN Plus.


The Angels should have pitching/hitting phenom Shohei Ohtani (.907 OPS) back in the lineup by Thursday, although he’ll be limited to DH duties after missing most of June with a sprained UCL in his left elbow. Tyler Skaggs (2.64 ERA) is projected to start the series finale against the Mariners; despite his strong pitching, Los Angeles is only 9-7 in his 16 starts for a paltry profit of 0.02 units.
Fellow southpaw Marco Gonzales (3.77 ERA) is due up for Seattle in what’s been a charmed season in the Pacific Northwest. The M’s are 26-11 this year in one-run games and 8-0 in extra innings, and they’re 11-6 behind Gonzales for 3.98 units in earnings. The Angels and their woeful bullpen are just 1-7 in extra innings this season.

MLB Odds: Ohtani Expected Back as Angels Visit M’s

It’s been an awful month for the Los Angeles Angels (43-42, minus-7.14 betting units) without their new phenom, Shohei Ohtani, but he’s expected back in action by the time they visit the Seattle Mariners (54-31, plus-21.10 units) this Thursday. ESPN Plus has the coverage at 10 PM ET.


Ohtani (.907 OPS), who has excelled at the plate and on the mound, will play DH for now as he recovers from a sprained elbow. Tyler Skaggs (2.64 ERA) will handle the pitching duties on Thursday, while Marco Gonzales (3.77 ERA) will start for the Mariners in a battle of 20-something southpaws.

MLB Odds: Blue Jays Welcome Tigers to Town

The Toronto Blue Jays have found their stride of late and have gone 7-3 over their last 10 games. With the Detroit Tigers making a stop in TO for a four-game series starting this Friday, the Blue Jays will need to take advantage of the struggling Tigers to continue their season turn-around.


Marcus Stroman (0-5) is expected to get the ball for the Jays in the series opener against the Tigers. 2018 has been a season to forget so far for Stroman. He’s dealt with shoulder fatigue since the outset of the regular season and struggled to find consistency in just eight games started. Stro returned from the DL to face the Angels last Saturday and looked great, not allowing a run over five innings, and striking out five. Like the rest of the Jays, the fiery starter will look to continue his season rebound this Friday against Detroit.

The Detroit Tigers are mired in a seven-game losing streak, and at 18 games below .500, Detroit’s season may well be done. They’ll counter on Friday with former Jay Francisco Liriano. The lefty has struggled this season along with the rest of the team, so Toronto will have a real opportunity to capitalize at home.

MLB Odds: Stroman Starts against Detroit

This Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers open up a four-game series at the Rogers Centre. Marcus Stroman (0-5) is expected to be on the mound for the Jays. Following his return from a stint on the DL, Stroman looked solid against the Angels, going five innings of scoreless ball. He’ll look to build on that performance against the lowly Tigers.

Detroit is in the midst of a seven-game losing streak and are without key contributors due to injury, including Miguel Cabrera, who is lost for the season following biceps surgery. The Tigers will attempt to expose Toronto’s shoddy pitching, however, so anything can happen. Be sure to tune in.