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PREDICTIONS MLB MONDAY 26-06-2017

The New York Yankees were the hottest team in baseball through the first two weeks of June, but things are not going so well in the back half of the month. The Yankees will try to turn things around and close the month strong when they visit the Chicago White Sox for the start of a four-game series on Monday.

New York won eight of its first 11 games this month and looked poised to open a big gap in the American League East before dropping 10 of their last 12 to drop into a virtual tie for first place with the Boston Red Sox. "We're still tied for first place in our division," Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters. "We've had a pretty tough, poor two weeks." The White Sox are enduring their own slide with losses in six of the last seven and had a streak of 29 wins when leading in the seventh inning or later come to an end when the bullpen couldn't hold up in a 5-3 home loss to Oakland on Sunday. Chicago will turn to converted reliever David Holmberg on Monday while New York counters with rookie lefty Jordan Montgomery.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, WPIX (New York), WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH Jordan Montgomery (5-4, 3.74 ERA) vs. White Sox LH David Holmberg (1-1, 2.84)

Montgomery is 3-0 in his last four starts and picked up a win on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels while allowing two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. The South Carolina product struck out five in that turn and owns 71 punchouts in 74 2/3 total innings. Montgomery made his second career start against Chicago on April 17 and earned his first win while yielding three runs in six frames.

Holmberg has made five of his 14 appearances this season as a starter and is 1-1 with a 3.98 ERA in that role. The 25-year-old allowed four runs - two earned - and seven hits in 3 1/3 innings at Minnesota in his last start on Wednesday and worked one inning out of the bullpen on Friday. Holmberg is making his first career appearance against New York.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees OF Aaron Hicks suffered an injured oblique on Sunday and could miss 3-4 weeks.

2. Chicago rookie CF Adam Engel hit his first career homer on Sunday.

3. New York 2B Starlin Castro (wrist) received a cortisone shot on Saturday and is day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, White Sox 4

PREDICTION MLB SUNDAY 25-06-2017

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Chris Tillman (1-5, 8.39 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Odorizzi (4-3, 3.78)

Tillman spun five scoreless innings in his 2017 debut but has struggled since while going 0-5 and has not lasted past six frames in any of his nine outings. The 29-year-old Californian, who won 56 games in the previous four seasons, has walked 22 and surrendered nine homers in 39 2/3 innings this year. Tillman has allowed 19 runs in his last three outings overall and is 8-10 with a 4.11 ERA in 25 career games against the Rays.

Odorizzi got through seven innings for the first time in eight starts Monday and limited Cincinnati to three runs on five hits over seven frames for his second straight no-decision. The 27-year-old has permitted at least one homer in 10 straight outings, including a pair on Monday versus the Reds. Jones is 13-for-34 with two homers against Odorizzi, who is 3-4 with a 5.15 ERA in 14 games (13 starts) versus Baltimore.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay 1B Logan Morrison is 8-for-21 during a six-game hitting streak and is one shy of his career high of 23 homers with the Florida Marlins in 2011.

2. Baltimore 1B/OF Trey Mancini is 9-for-18 while hitting safely in five straight games, and boasts four RBIs in the series.

3. Rays C Wilson Ramos went 1-for-4 on Saturday in his debut with the team after coming back from knee surgery.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Orioles 4

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Ervin Santana (9-4, 2.97 ERA) vs. Indians RH Josh Tomlin (4-8, 6.07)

Santana had plenty of Cy Young buzz through the first two months of the season with seven wins and a 1.75 ERA, but he has struggled in three of his four starts in June. The 34-year-old Dominican Republic native gained two wins in those outings, although he gave up 18 total runs in three of them to surround a shutout of San Francisco. Ramirez is 9-for-19 with seven RBIs versus Santana, who is 6-11 with a 4.00 ERA in 23 starts against Cleveland.

Tomlin owns just one victory in four starts this month - allowing 15 earned runs over 19 1/3 innings - but held Minnesota to one run on six hits in eight frames despite taking the loss on May 12. The 32-year-old Texas Tech product has walked just two batters in the last seven games and six on the season over 75 2/3 innings. Joe Mauer is 11-for-29 against Tomlin, who is 5-5 with a 5.13 ERA in 16 games (13 starts) against the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland DH Edwin Encarnacion hasn't homered in four straight contests after belting seven in a 12-game span.

2. Minnesota 3B Miguel Sano (illness) missed his second straight game and OF Max Kepler (foot) also sat out Saturday, although both could return for the finale.

3. Mauer is 6-for-13 with three walks and three runs scored during a four-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Twins 3

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Parker Bridwell (1-0, 3.07 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Doug Fister (2016: 12-13, 4.64)

Matt Shoemaker (forearm) was scheduled to start Sunday but was sent back to California to be evaluated. Bridwell gave up one run on seven hits over 3 2/3 innings of relief against the Yankees on June 14, but he came back with five innings of two-run ball at Yankee Stadium six days later. He went six innings in his first major-league start on May 30, holding Atlanta to three runs in six innings.

Fister won 14 games with Detroit in 2013 and notched a career-high 16 wins to go with a 2.41 ERA for Washington in 2014. He lost his last five decisions with Houston last year but went 1-0 with a 2.50 ERA in three starts against the Angels and has a backer in Los Angeles reliever Huston Street, who rehabbed with him. “What I saw made me think he’s going to be a tough guy to beat on Sunday,” Street said.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels 3B Yunel Escobar sat out Saturday's game due to a left thumb strain.

2. Red Sox 1B Mitch Moreland homered Saturday for only his second hit in 22 at-bats.

3. Shoemaker on Saturday was cleared to resume throwing, but it is uncertain when he will return to the rotation.

PREDICTION: Angels 3, Red Sox 5

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Nick Martinez (2-3, 4.33 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Michael Pineda (7-3, 3.56)

After failing to go beyond five innings over a span of four straight starts, Martinez has thrown six innings and 6 1/3 innings, respectively, in his last two outings while allowing three total runs. He limited Toronto to two hits in a win his last time out and opponents are batting .154 against the 26-year-old in June. Martinez is 1-1 with a 3.91 ERA in four career starts versus New York, allowing four runs in 17 1/3 innings spread over three outings at Yankee Stadium.

Pineda made back-to-back starts against the Los Angeles Angels his last two turns, giving up six earned runs and 17 hits in 11 2/3 frames. He is 6-1 with a 1.92 ERA in eight starts at Yankee Stadium, compared to 1-2 with a 6.25 mark away from home. The Dominican Republic native is 0-3 in his career against the Rangers but he held them to a run and two hits in six innings while striking out 12 in a no-decision at home last year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees RF Aaron Judge homered Saturday and has reached base safely in 26 consecutive contests while batting .347 with 11 homers and 28 RBIs.

2. Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre had two hits Saturday and has moved past Sam Crawford into 32nd place on the all-time hits list (2,964), 23 behind Sam Rice.

3. New York has homered in 13 straight home games, its longest such run since a 21-gamer in 2012.

PREDICTION: Yankees 5, Rangers 4

PREDICTION MLB SATURDAY 24-06-2017

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (6-3, 3.94 ERA) vs. Giants RH Johnny Cueto (5-7, 4.42)

DeGrom seeks his third consecutive victory after allowing a total of one earned run over 17 innings in home triumphs over the Chicago Cubs and Washington. The 29-year-old Floridian is hoping a recent trend does not continue, as he surrendered 15 runs over eight frames in his previous two turns - both losses - after recording a pair of wins in which he gave up one run over 15 1/3 innings. DeGrom did not figure in the decision against San Francisco on May 8, remaining at 3-1 with a 3.62 ERA in five career starts versus the Giants after yielding three runs in six frames.

Cueto's winless streak reached four starts on Monday, when he dropped to 0-3 during the drought despite giving up only two runs and five hits in seven innings at Atlanta. The 31-year-old Dominican has won just one of his last nine outings but has worked at least six frames seven times in that span and allowed three or fewer earned runs on six occasions. Cueto has made 12 career starts against the Mets, going 4-4 with a 3.75 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. Giants OF Hunter Pence is 5-for-14 with five RBIs against deGrom in his career.

2. New York activated INF Asdrubal Cabrera (thumb), who has requested a trade after being informed he was being moved from shortstop to second base, from the 10-day disabled list and optioned SS Gavin Cecchini to Triple-A Las Vegas.

3. San Francisco activated 3B Conor Gillaspie (back) from the disabled list and recalled LHP Steven Okert from Triple-A Sacramento while placing INF Eduardo Nunez (hamstring) on the DL and designating RHP Bryan Morris for assignment.

PREDICTION: Mets 3, Giants 6

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Tyler Chatwood (6-7, 4.08 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (10-2, 2.61)

Chatwood has been decidedly better away from Coors Field this season, going 4-3 with a 2.41 ERA in eight road starts while posting a 6.39 ERA in seven home outings. The 27-year-old settled for a no-decision Sunday despite holding San Francisco to two runs over six frames. Turner is 2-for-13 against Chatwood, who allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings against Los Angeles on May 12 and has gone 4-7 with a 3.95 ERA in 12 career turns versus the Dodgers.

Kershaw recorded the win Monday against the New York Mets despite surrendering six runs - and a career-high four homers - over 6 1/3 innings. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has allowed a career-high 17 homers but has registered a stellar 115 strikeouts against 17 walks over 103 1/3 frames. Kershaw has gone 20-6 with a 3.13 ERA in 35 career starts against Colorado while limiting Desmond to four hits in 32 at-bats.

WALK-OFFS

1. Los Angeles LHP Julio Urias will undergo surgery to repair the left anterior capsule in his pitching shoulder and will miss the next 12-14 months. 

2. Arenado’s 15 career homers against the Dodgers are tied for sixth-most among active players.

3. The Dodgers placed Chris Hatcher (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled fellow RHP Ross Stripling from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Rockies 2

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (5-6, 4.28 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Lance Lynn (5-4, 3.33)

Cole was masterful in Monday's win at Milwaukee, giving up one run and three hits across seven innings after posting a similar line six days earlier against Colorado. The 26-year-old UCLA product seems to have recovered from a four-start stretch during which he surrendered 23 runs and 39 hits in 19 1/3 frames and found the form that allowed him to post a 2.84 ERA after his first nine turns. Cole lost at St. Louis on April 19 despite permitting two runs in six innings, falling to 5-4 with a 2.84 ERA in 11 career starts against the Cardinals.

Lynn's strong start this month came to a crashing halt Sunday in Baltimore as he surrendered a career-high four homers among the seven runs and nine hits he allowed over 4 2/3 innings. The one-time All-Star, who hasn't lasted more than 5 1/3 frames in any of his last five outings, had opened June by allowing a total of three runs and eight hits while striking out 18 across 15 1/3 innings. Lynn worked seven scoreless frames on April 17 to earn his first victory of the season against the Pirates.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates 1B Josh Bell's 14 home runs are the second-most by a Pittsburgh rookie before the All-Star break since Hall-of-Famer Ralph Kiner hit 15 in 1946.

2. Cardinals closer Seung-Hwan Oh has surrendered as many homers (five) in 33 1/3 innings this year as he did in 79 2/3 frames last season.

3. Freese is hitting .333 in 18 overall games versus his former team and .357 in the 14 starts he has made against St. Louis.

PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Cardinals 2

PREDICTION MLB TODAY FRIDAY 23-06-2017

Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-105)

The Colorado Rockies are coming off of a seven-game home stand winning five of those games. The Rockies now hit the road for a nine-game road trip start in LA against the Dodgers on Friday night. The Rockies are 47-28 on the season, 3rd in the NL West, and are one game behind the Dodgers who lead the division. Colorado is 6-4 over their last ten games but have lost two straight. The Rockies are 25-13 in divisional games and are 25-13 on the road. 

Kyle Freeland will take his spot on the hill for the Rockies. Freeland is 8-4 on the season with 81.2 innings pitched. Freeland carries a 3.42 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 32 walks. Freeland pitched six innings in his last start allowing one earned run on eight hits. The Rockies have won six of their last seven games played on the road when Freeland starts.

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The LA Dodgers remain at home and will finish their seven-game home stand at home hosting the Rockies. LA is 47-26 on the season, 1st in the NL West, and are one game ahead of the DBacks and Rockies. The Dodgers are 9-1 over their last ten games and have won six straight. LA is 28-10 on their home field and are 16-16 in divisional games. 

Alex Wood will start the games for the Rockies. Wood is 7-0 on the season with 61.2 innings pitched. Wood carries a 1.90 ERA with 72 strikeouts and 15 walks. Wood pitched 8 innings in his last start allowing one earned run on four hits. The Dodgers have won eight straight games played on a Friday night.

Recent Betting Trends:

Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.

Dodgers are 37-14 in their last 51 overall.

Under is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 road games.

Over is 11-1 in Dodgers last 12 on grass.

Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-105)

A big NL West showdown kicks off this weekend in LA. The Dodgers lead the division and have a tough test with Colorado in town. The Dodgers have the recipe to beat the Rockies and are 41-19 over the last 60 games when they are the host. Wood takes the hill and looks to remain with no losses. Final Score Prediction, LA Dodgers win and cover the run line 6-3.

Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia philiss +165

The Phillies are a team that has been playing all over the place on the season and they have really started to disappoint the Phillies faithful who thought they would finally get to see the team start to play good. However, once again the Phillies have found their way back to the basement and they do not look like they can improve on those losses. What is even worse is the game here is showing the Phillies playing against the Diamondbacks who are going to be a very strong competitor for the Phillies and if they play up to their normal level should be able to dominate the Phillies.
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The Phillies are in the bottom of the category when it comes to offensive production. They are ranked 29th in run scoring at 270 runs, but 25th in average as they are hitting only at a clip of .243. With the pitching the Phillies are sitting at a team ERA of 4.97 which is ranked 27th in the majors.

For the Diamondbacks the team has been able to score a total of 378 runs which is tied for 5th in the majors. The Diamondbacks are hitting at a clip of .266 which is ranked 7th in the league. The Diamondbacks have a team ERA of 3.45 which is ranked 2nd in the majors.
Recent Betting Trends:
Phillies are 5-21 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Diamondbacks are 7-0 in Corbins last 7 home starts.
Over is 3-0-2 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 Friday games.
Free Betting Pick: phillis de philadelphiaa +165
This D-Backs team are nearly unbeatable at home , Arizona improves on it's 26-9 home record opening up series against lowly Phillies. Philly did get nice win to finish series against struggling Cardinals but on the road Phillies are just 9-28. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win 6-4.


Free Betting Pick: OVER 9 RUNS

In Friday night MLB action, the Cincinnati Reds will travel to the nation’s capital to open a weekend series with the Washington Nationals. The Reds lost their series in Tampa Bay during the week and have dropped 11 of their last 12 games overall. Cincinnati had the day off on Thursday and is 11 games under .500 for the season.

Twenty-four year old righty Luis Castillo will make his major league debut for the Reds on Friday night. Through 14 starts at Double-A ball this season, Castillo owns a 2.58 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP.
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While the Reds have struggled lately, the Washington Nationals are in the process of running away with the NL East race. Washington lost the rubber game of their three game series in Miami on Wednesday by a 2-1 final score. The Nationals are 14 games above .500 overall and lead the division by 9.5 games over the Marlins.

The Nationals will turn to dominant righty Stephen Strasburg (8-2 3.28 ERA) in this contest. In his last start, Strasburg allowed two runs over five plus innings during a 7-4 road victory against the New York Mets.
Recent Betting Trends:
Reds are 6-22 in their last 28 road games.
Nationals are 40-11 in Strasburgs last 51 starts.
Over is 7-1-1 in Reds last 9 road games.
Over is 8-2-1 in Strasburgs last 11 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 starts vs. Reds.
Free Betting Pick: OVER 9 RUNS
Washington OF Jayson Werth (foot) has yet to resume baseball activities and is out indefinitely. Through 71 games, Cincinnati ranks 11th in batting average and 10th in runs scored. For the season, Washington ranks 3rd in batting average and 1st in runs scored. Take the over in the series opener. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 8-4.

Astros at Athletics 6/22/17

The Houston Astros continue their seven-game road trip as they wrap up a four-game series in Oakland against the A's on Thursday afternoon. The Astros are 48-24 on the season and are in the 1st place spot of the AL West. Houston is 24-10 in divisional games this season and have a 25-8 record on the road. Houston is 5-5 over their last ten games and have won twenty-one of their last twenty-eight games against the A's.

David Paulino picked up his first MLB win in his last start. Paulino is 1-0 on the season and has pitched 19.2 innings in this season. Paulino carries a 5.03 ERA with 20 strikeouts and 5 walks. Paulino pitched 6 innings in his last start allowing one earned runs on three hits. Houston has a .279 team batting average which is 1st in the MLB.

The Oakland A's are the bottom feeders of the AL West. Oakland is 31-40 on the season and 5th in the AL West 16.5 games behind the Astros. The A's are 5-5 over their last ten games and are 22-15 on their home field. Oakland is just 12-21 in divisional games this season and are 13-15 during daytime games. Oakland has won just one of their last five games during a game-four of a series. 

Jesse Hahn will climb the hill for the A's on Thursday afternoon. Hahn is 3-4 on the season with 65.2 innings pitched. Hahn carries a 3.56 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 24 walks. Hahn pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing two earned runs on three hits. Oakland is winless in their four games when Hahn started against a team from the AL West.

Recent Betting Trends:

Astros are 47-22 in their last 69 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 Thursday games.

Over is 5-1-1 in Athletics last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -135

The Astros are listed as a road favorite on Thursday afternoon. Houston is the top dog of the AL West and has won eight straight games played in Oakland. Paulino pitched well in his last start earned his first win and should have a quality games against the A's. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 4-2.

Braves vs. Giants, 06/22/17

MLB: Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 7:35pm EST

Line: Atlanta -136/San Francisco +126

Total: 9.5

The Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants will wrap up a four game series Thursday afternoon from SunTrust Park. The Giants will give the nod to 32-year old right-hander Matt Cain, and the Braves will turn to 30-year old left-hander Jaime Garcia. The Giants currently lead the season series 3-2.

Cain Looks to Avoid Sixth Loss in Last Seven Starts

Matt Cain will get the nod for the 15th time of the season, searching for his first win in over a month. Cain pitched well in his latest outing, holding the Rockies to only two runs (one earned) in five innings of work and finished with the no decision. The 12-year veteran has been inconsistent this season, resulting in a 4.99 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP to go with a 3-6 record in 74 innings pitched. He battled the Braves last month and was terrific, allowing only two runs (one earned) in seven innings, and now features a 4-3 record with a 3.16 ERA in nine career starts against Atlanta. Matt Adams is 3 for 8 with three RBI’s against Cain, while Matt Kemp is 16 for 64 with four home runs, and Nick Markakis is 3 for 8. Eduardo Nunez is quietly putting together a strong month at the plate, hitting .361 with a .391 on base percentage. The 30-year old third baseman could record his first career .300 season, currently hitting .299 with two home runs and 25 RBI’s. Nunez is 5 for 15 with one RBI against the Braves this season.

The Giants continue to struggle at the plate, averaging only 3.71 runs per game, ranking them 29th in the Majors, and own a .241 team batting average. The San Francisco pitching has been below average, recording a 4.59 team ERA, placing them 20th in the Major Leagues.

Garcia Aims for Second Consecutive Win Over Giants

Jaime Garcia will make his 14th start of the season, looking to bounce back from his worst start of the season. Garcia served up six runs in 5.2 innings pitched to the Marlins in his latest outing, and managed to escape with the no decision. The veteran left-hander is having a terrific season, posting a 3.59 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP to go along with a 2-5 record in 82.2 innings of work. He took on the Giants last month and was outstanding, tossing 6.1 shutout innings, and now sits at 4-1 with a stifling 2.54 ERA in nine career starts against San Francisco. Brandon Belt is 3 for 10 against Garcia, while Buster Posey is 8 for 18, and Brandon Crawford is 2 for 10. Nick Markakis is having his best month of the season, recording 10 hits along with six RBI’s over his last eight games, and has now driven in 14 runs in June. The 33-year old right fielder is having a strong season, hitting .287 with two home runs and 38 RBI’s. Markakis has notched a hit in 5 of 18 at bats with one RBI against the Giants this season.

The Braves are hot offensively and are now averaging 4.69 runs per game, ranking them 19th in the Majors, and are hitting .269 as a team. The Atlanta pitching now owns a 4.60 team ERA, placing them 21st in the Major Leagues.

Trends:

The San Francisco Giants are:

under is 4-1 in Cain’s last 5 starts overall.

under is 12-5-1 in their last 18 games in the fourth game of a series.

The Atlanta Braves are:

under is 5-1 in Garcia’s last 6 starts overall.

under is 8-1-1 in their last 10 home games.

under is 6-0-1 in their last 7 home games against a right-handed starter.

I am taking the under in this contest. Cain held the Braves to just two runs (one earned) in seven innings last month, and he now features a strong 3.16 career ERA against Atlanta, so he should be able to hold them down. Furthermore, Garcia hurled 6.1 scoreless innings against the Giants in his start against them earlier this season, and he owns a tremendous 2.54 career ERA against the Giants, making the under a great play in this matchup.

Free Daily Lock Pick: MLB: NY Mets vs. San Francisco - June 23rd - (100% Confidence Release)

Pick: Under 9.5*

Marlins vs. Cubs, 06/22/17 – Preview & Prediction

Line: Chicago -150/Miami +140

Total: 8.5

The Miami Marlins will host the Chicago Cubs as the clubs kick off a four game series Thursday evening from Marlins Park. The Cubs will send 31-year old right-hander Jake Arrieta to the mound, and 29-year old left-hander Jeff Locke will toe the rubber for the hometown Marlins. The Cubs took two of three over the Marlins at Wrigley Field earlier this month.

Arrieta Only Lasts 4.2 Innings in Road Loss to Pirates

Jake Arrieta will take the mound for the 15th time of the year, aiming for win number seven. Arrieta took the loss in his previous start after conceding three runs (two earned) in 4.2 innings pitched to the Pirates. The veteran right-hander is having a bit of a disappointing season, posting a 4.64 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP to go along with a 6-5 record in 77.2 innings logged. He took on the Marlins earlier this month and held them to just two runs in six innings ,and has now limited them to only three runs in 19 career innings pitched. Giancarlo Stanton is 2 for 8 with one homer against Arrieta, while Christian Yelich is 1 for 4, and Marcell Ozuna is 0 for 7. Anthony Rizzo is swinging a red hot bat, belting four home runs along with 10 RBI’s over his last seven games, and is now hitting .386 this month. The 27-year old first baseman is having a strong season, hitting .268 with 17 home runs and 47 RBI’s. Rizzo has enjoyed success against the Marlins this season, driving in six runs in 12 at bats.

The Cubs inconsistent offense is currently averaging 4.71 runs per game, ranking them 17th in the Majors, and are hitting .239 as a team. The Chicago pitching has been solid, sporting a 4.06 team ERA, good for eighth in the Major Leagues.

Locke Seeking First Win of Season

Jeff Locke will get the call for the fifth time of the season, hunting for his first victory. Locke only lasted four innings to the Braves in his previous start after allowing a total of three runs. The veteran left-hander has now allowed a total of 11 runs (10 earned) in 19.2 innings this season, giving him a 4.58 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP to go with an 0-2 record. He faced the Cubs in his second start of the season and conceded four runs (three earned) in 4.2 innings, and now owns a 1-5 record with a terrible 5.98 ERA in 61.2 career innings against Chicago. Dee Gordon has been productive as of late, collecting 12 hits along with five RBI’s over his last seven games. The speedy second baseman is having a solid season, sporting a .292 average with 17 RBI’s, and ranks third in the Majors with 25 stolen bases. Gordon is 2 for 12 with one RBI against the Cubs this season.

The Marlins are currently averaging 4.77 runs per game, ranking them 14th in the Majors, and feature a strong .269 team batting average. The Miami pitching has been subpar, recording a 4.56 team ERA, positioning them 19th overall.

Trends:

The Chicago Cubs are:

5-1 in their last 6 games against the Marlins.

7-0 in Arrieta’s last 7 Thursday starts.

12-4 in Arrieta’s last 16 starts against the NL East.

The Miami Marlins are:

0-4 in Locke’s last 4 starts.

6-14 in their last 20 games against a team with a winning record.

1-5 in their last 6 Thursday games.

I am siding with Cubs in this contest. Locke has struggled big time against the Cubs in his career, posting a 1-5 record with an abysmal 5.98 ERA in 61.2 innings, plus the Cubs already beat Locke earlier this month, so I expect them to have a big night at the plate. Furthermore, Arrieta has only conceded three runs in 19 career innings against Miami, and he held them to only two runs in six innings in a 10-2 Cubs victory earlier this month.

Pick: Chicago Cubs -150*

Indians vs. Orioles, 06/22/17 – Prediction

Moneylines: Indians -120, Orioles +110; total: 10

There are two series early this week the feature playoff teams. One of those is in the American League and it closes out Thursday night as reigning AL Central champion Cleveland plays its final game of the year in Baltimore, a wild-card team last year.

Indians Starting To Play To Expectations

Cleveland was widely expected to repeat in the Central Division this year and be a top contender to win another pennant. The Tribe weren’t playing like it much of the season but they are now as the offense has taken off and the pitching has mostly stabilized. Edwin Encarnacion was the big-money free-agent addition. In mid-May, he was hitting below the Mendoza Line and with five homers but he has been red-hot since. So has Jose Ramirez. In Monday’s 12-0 series-opening win Ramirez doubled in a franchise-record seventh straight game (ended Tuesday). He had two doubles and a triple Monday and became the first player in the modern era (since 1900) to accumulate 14 or greater extra-base hits across a seven-game span. He was hitting below .280 a little over a week ago and is now well above .300. The Tribe are without former All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley. He came off the paternity list Monday but was placed on the 10-day DL with a sprained right ankle. Brantley has played in 54 games this season and was batting .296 with 13 doubles, five home runs and 28 RBIs. He played in just 11 games in 2016.

It’s Mike Clevinger for the Tribe. Clevinger (2-3, 3.89) was called up from Triple-A for Saturday’s doubleheader in Minnesota. He started Game 2 and allowed one run and two hits in four innings and then was sent back down. Clevinger threw 44 of 71 pitches for strikes in a game that was broken up by a lengthy delay, which denied him a chance at the win. The right-hander continues to miss bats at a strong rate with a 10.2 K/9 mark, but his 4.4 BB/9 rate has limited his ability to pitch deep into games.  Normally players must spend at least 10 days in the minors after being sent down, but because Clevinger was the designated 26th player on the roster Saturday, he can be brought back up again without waiting.

Orioles Missing Key Guys

Baltimore was in first place not too long ago but now the terrible pitching staff, which ranks last in the majors in ERA, and injuries are catching up. The latest guy to go on the DL was shortstop J.J. Hardy earlier this week with a fractured wrist. The three-time Gold Glover left Sunday’s contest against the St. Louis Cardinals after being struck in the right wrist by a 94 mph fastball from starter Lance Lynn in the bottom of the fourth inning. Hardy will miss 4-6 weeks. He remains a solid defensive player but was hitting just .211 this year with three homers and 21 RBIs. Hardy joins baseman Chris Davis (oblique) and utility man Ryan Flaherty (shoulder), as well as relievers Zach Britton (forearm) and Darren O’Day (shoulder) on the DL. Britton, the All-Star closer, has started a rehab assignment and could be back in early July.

It’s lefty Wade Miley (3-4, 4.29) on the bump. Miley won after giving up six runs (five earned) on six hits (two homers) and four walks with eight strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings Saturday against the Cardinals. Miley certainly wasn’t sharp, but Baltimore scored nine runs through the first two innings of the game. The southpaw hadn’t allowed two homers or issued four walks in a start since May 16, though he also hadn’t struck out eight since April 25. He’s allowed 15 earned runs over his last three starts (10 2/3 innings). “It’s been a grind, no doubt,” Miley said. “Baseball’s going to throw that at you at some point every year. It’s just kind of how we come through it, and hopefully we’re moving in the right direction.”

Trends

Cleveland:

Indians are 0-5 in Clevinger’s last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.

Baltimore:

Orioles are 4-1 in Miley’s last 5 home starts.

Not exactly the best pitching matchup of Thursday. The Orioles allowed at least five runs in 17 consecutive games as of Wednesday. That’s the longest run in AL history and just three short of the dubious major league record of 20 set by the 1924 Philadelphia Phillies. Miley has been a solid 2-2 with a 3.09 ERA at home this year. Last year, he was 1-1 with a 2.53 ERA against Cleveland in two starts. Clevinger allowed four runs in four innings in 2016 in his lone career start vs. Cleveland. The Birds are struggling but still have one of the best home records in baseball.

The Pick: Orioles +110