14 games yesterday, and we went 8-6. We are to the last day of April, and are guaranteed a winning record for the month. We are not satisfied with that, so let’s make some picks today!
St. Louis at Cincinnati (Game 1):
This is a makeup game from yesterday where we picked the Reds, so that is what we are going with today. Pick: Cincinnati
Loss
Detroit at Houston:
Jackson Jobe has been a revelation for the first place Tigers, and that will continue as Detroit gets the win today. Pick: Detroit
Win
Atlanta at Colorado:
Chase Dollander has great stuff, but the Rockies starter has allowed the most home runs in baseball this year. Now he is facing a team that likes to hit the ball out of the park, and is at Coors Field. That is a recipe for a Braves win. We are very confident in that. Pick: Atlanta (Lock)
Loss (Lock Record 15-17)
Miami at Los Angeles Dodgers:
The Dodgers have the second best home record in baseball at 14-3, trailing only the Mets. The Marlins are only 4-9 away from Miami, so this feels like a Dodgers win. Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers
Win
Los Angeles Angels at Seattle:
Emerson Hancock is the weak link in the Mariners rotation. Tyler Anderson is the best starter the Angels have. That combination will lead to an Angels win today. Pick: Los Angeles Angels
Loss
San Francisco at San Diego:
These two teams are battling it out for second place in the National League West right now, and the only reason for that is the Padres have fallen off a cliff. San Diego is just 3-7 in their last ten games, allowing the Giants to overtake them in the division, right behind the Dodgers. We think they will bounce back today and get the win. Pick: San Diego
Win
Minnesota at Cleveland:
Cleveland is three games over .500 despite having a -27 run differential. That means they win close games and lose blowouts. Since we can’t see Minnesota blowing anyone out right now, we are going to take the Guardians. Pick: Cleveland
Win
New York Yankees at Baltimore:
The Yankees first three batters hit home runs yesterday. That is remarkable, but what is truly astounding is that it was the second time already they have done that this season. Baltimore’s pitching is a dumpster fire right now, and with how hot the Yankees hitters are, this is an easy pick. Pick: New York Yankees
Loss
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh:
The Cubs continue to bludgeon opposing pitching, leading baseball in runs per game. Chicago is averaging over 6 runs a game this season, and they are getting contributions from all over their lineup. That balance will lead them to a win today. Pick: Chicago Cubs
Loss
St. Louis at Cincinnati (Game 2):
The Reds have won five games in a row, and St. Louis still has only won two games away from Busch Stadium. So why are we picking the Cardinals here? Because it isn’t easy to sweep a doubleheader, and we don’t think it will happen. Pick: St. Louis
Win
Washington at Philadelphia:
Loss
Kansas City at Tampa Bay:
We have been talking all month about how front loaded the Rays’ home schedule is and how they have to take advantage. They haven’t done it so far this year, with a 9-11 record in their first 20 games at home. Kansas City has started playing better lately to get their record to .500, and after today they will be a game over .500. Pick: Kansas City
Win
Boston at Toronto:
Boston has won three games in a row, scoring thirty runs in the process. As of writing, Toronto has not named a starting pitcher who will try and stop the bleeding. It won’t matter. Pick: Boston
Loss
Arizona at New York Mets:
Are the Mets the best team in baseball? They have the best record, so a case can certainly be made that they are. That record is boosted by a 13-1 record in Queens, which is where this game is being played. With that all being said, we are going to take Corbin Burnes and the Diamondbacks to steal this one. Pick: Arizona
Win
Milwaukee at Chicago White Sox:
At least the White Sox aren’t as bad as the Rockies. They can hang their hats on that at least. They are still pretty terrible, with a 3-13 record away from Chicago. It will be 3-14 after today. Pick: Milwaukee
Win
Athletics at Texas:
The American League West is suddenly very competitive, with the Athletics sitting in fourth place despite a 15-15 record. This should be a good pitching matchup, with Luis Severino and Nathan Eovaldi squaring off. We give a slight edge to Eovaldi and the Rangers. Pick: Texas
Loss
Happy picking everyone!