MLB Picks

The Tampa Bay Rays go for the four game sweep Thursday at home against the Boston Red Sox. They’ll send righty Drew Rasmussen to the mound to face Kutter Crawford. Rasmussen has pitched really well in three of his last four starts. Crawford has done the exact same. Runs could be at a premium at Tropicana Field Thursday! Get our Bos/TB pick here!

A pair of lefties meet up for a day game at Coors Field Thursday when Blake Snell (6.50 career ERA and 1.78 WHIP at Coors) of the San Diego Padres takes on Kyle Freeland of the Colorado Rockies. The Pads have dropped four of their last five games and the Rockies have won three of their last four yet San Diego is still favored by -135. Get our SD/Col prediction here!

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels went down to the wire last night with the ‘Stros scratching out a win in 9th inning. They’ll send Cristian Javier to the mound to face Shohei Otani. Be sure to check Mike Trout’s status as he left the game yesterday with an upper back issue. Get our Hou/LAA prediction here!

The unbelievable Shane McClanahan train continues to steam on with one of the most unbelievable runs in years! He’s got a 1.38 ERA in July, had a 1.36 ERA in June and a 1.15 in May! Bookmakers have him as a -170 favorite, which may actually be a value play Wednesday against the Red Sox! Get our Bos/TB wager recommendation here!

Can Zack Wheeler keep the injury ravaged Phillies in the game on the road against the Blue Jays? His numbers are tough to fade as he’s got a 0.00 ERA in 14 innings in July, had a 2.43 ERA in June and a 1.65 ERA in May! He’ll be opposed by Ross Stripling who runs hot and cold. Get our Phi/Tor bet recommendation here!

Day game action at Oracle Park! The Giants absolutely destroyed Arizona 13-0 yesterday. It’s very possible that we’ll see the same result Wednesday afternoon, as Arizona will pitch Zac Gallen, who has allowed 13 earned runs over his last 16 innings. The crafty righty is usually very dependable, but has had multiple-injury problems in the past. His recent results may be an indication that he’s got something bothering him. Get our AZ/SF pick here!

Gerrit Cole pitched really well yesterday vs. the Reds but the Yankees bullpen faltered, dropping the game to Cinci by a final score of 4-3. Can the Reds, winners of five games in a row make it six? Get our Cin/NYY prediction here!