Phils / Mets — Wheeler was impressive his last time out, striking out nine in a win over MIlwaukee last week. Tonight the youngster teaks on a Phils team that appears to be packing it in and just collecting paychecks. Rumor has it the price tag on everyone except Ryan Howard is exceptionally high, so I don't think any of them are going to get moved. Day game, so make sure to always check the lineups. Like Wheeler more than anything Philly is going to run out there (Kendrick) and the Phils bullpen certainly gets used during his starts (four straight stats without going a full six innings).
Ariz / Cin — Reds can't score, Arizona hasn't been able to score recently either. Total is just seven and the Reds have their best pitcher (this season, so far) on the mound in Simon. He's still looking to connect for his 13th win this season and is going to hopefully get SOME run support in this one. Reds have scored just 20 runs last 11 games combined and aren't hitting anything. Lots of guys struggling.
Wash / Fish — Have already played the MARLINS at +132 in this game. Fish are RED HOT right now and they're looking to sweep the Nats out of town. I see a lot of people will be taking the Nats in this one, as they expect Washington to avoid the sweep. Marlins have proven they can be very good in home games. If they can score a couple of runs against Roark in this one, they can win. If they expect to win the game late (again) it's going to be tough as Washington's pen has the best ERA in the National League at 3.11 this year. Fish have climbed back to .500 and are hot, playing at home and we are going to back them here today.
Pitts / San Fran — Going to announce a pass on this game. Giants have been scuffling at the plate, Pittsburgh, despite being a horrendous road team, is looking to sweep the Giants here. No good feel one way or the other here.
Col / Cubs — Rockies really only have 16 road wins (pending Tuesday game)? Have backed the Cubs before but it looks like this one is going to battle some weather. Wood hasn't done the pen any favors lately, not lasting long in games. Brett Anderson won his last start, striking out just a single batter in just over six innings. Might take the over here, depending on the released total tomorrow.
Atl / Dodgers — So happy Scully is coming back next year. I love listening to Dodgers games late here in the Midwest (MLB.tv is amazing). Dodgers just scored to take a 5-4 lead in the bottom of the seventh over Atlanta. Kemp seems to have accepted his new role in right field for the Dodgers (he just blasted ANOTHER homer). There have been rumors, but I don't see him getting moved. If that dude is right in the head he can absolutely be a SUPERSTAR. Like Greinke in this one against Atlanta and the number is getting bigger and bigger for LA.
Stl / San Diego — Hahn has impressed this year. Total is just 6.5 and the Fathers are favored over (one game back of being) a first place team. In other words: no thanks.
Oak / Hou — Might be some love here for the Astros, who gave up six runs in the top of the ninth to blow a three-run lead and lost last night. Hammel doesn't appear to have settled in with his new gig in Oakland. Can't back him yet.
CWS / Det — Tigers used to be one of the best teams in the league at home. This year they are struggling and it doesn't make sense. Won't be backing them until they figure it out. Certainly not paying the price for Mad Max.
Sea / Indians — This is one of those underrated, pretty sweet pitching matchups you love to see. King Felix is taking on Kluber and both have been superb this year. Really looking forward to watching this one and to see which guy can get the best of the other.
Laa / Bal — Orioles won as home dogs on Tuesday. They're going to be dogs yet again in this one with Richards on the mound. Os are pretty good at home but Richards has been dynamite in road games: posting a 6-1 record with a 1.83 ERA in 11 starts on the road. Angels might be the play here.
Tor / Bos — Lester has been scratched from this start. Here's to him wearing No. 31 for the Tigers in his next start.
NYY / Tex — With so many runs scored in Tuesday night's game, should the under be looked at here? Kuroda can get the job done, Texas starter Lewis has not been able to. Total is still sitting at nine runs for this one, which could be not enough for this one.
Min / KC — Do like Hughes and the Twinkies here on the road. His numbers away from Target Field are much better on the season and Duffy for KC hasn't gotten ANY run support all season. This could be a low-scoring game and because of that, I like the value here with the Twins.
Brews / Rays — Taking Price and the Rays RL here. Both Price and Gallardo must start, so if something happens with Price prior to this game, it will be a voided bet. Early game, get out of town contest and the Rays are absolutely on fire right now. Tampa has gone 29-12 their last 41 games and Price has been absolutely awesome of late. Rays are hitting the ball well and I think they can score some runs against Gallardo in this contest. He is 1-0 with a 1.37 ERA in his last three interleague road starts, but Tampa Bay is doing everything right at this point. Rays are seven games back of the Orioles in the AL East and just 4.5 games back of Toronto for the last Wild Card spot. I don't think they'll be sellers at the deadline and I expect them to pick up another win here in this one.