Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Since being acquired by the Blue Jays, Soriano has made two starts and only given up two earned runs in 10.2 innings. Nick Martinez has been elite all year with a 12-3 record and 2.74 ERA in 138.0 innings.

San Francisco has dropped three of the past four games, and while winning just four times in the past 15 games. Facing the Giants might be a good spot for the Guardians to finally snap out of their funk, getting back on track, and re-engaged in the chase for the playoffs. Cleveland is still just a game out of the wild-card hunt, so it's time. Griffin should help the Guardians get on track, as the Giants are just 14-19 vs LHP, while the Guardians are 25-18 vs. LHP. Let's back Cleveland to wake up

Detroit's Keider Montero is holding opposing hitters to a measly .167 batting average on the road, and the Pittsburgh offense ranks 20th in MLB with a .674 OPS over their last 14 games. Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft is having a great month of August, owning a 2.84 ERA through 3 starts this month. This is a solid pitching matchup in which runs could be at a premium.

The Phillies do have the edge in tonight's matchup with Wheeler on the mound, but I simply can't trust him based on the way he's preformed over his last few outings. The Marlins have shown they're more than capable of scoring runs, and given Wheeler's recent struggles, I think both teams will have plenty of opportunities to score tonight.

With Perkins coming off a disastrous season, uncertainty surrounding Lynch's workload, and two vulnerable bullpens waiting behind them, this matchup is well positioned to become another high scoring affair.

With Boston swinging the bat well, Suarez providing the edge on the mound, and the Red Sox looking to capitalize on a favorable stretch in the schedule, expect them to secure another convincing win at Fenway.

The Angels will use RHP George Klassen (1-1, 5.52 ERA, 2.11 WHIP) against Astros RHP Cristian Javier (1-3, 6.68 ERA, 1.70 WHIP) in the series opener. Klassen showed some signs of life last time out, who turned in his first-career quality start, allowing just two runs and five hits in six innings in a win over the Texas Rangers, also his first. Javier has allowed seven runs (and three homers) in 11 IP across two August starts, losing both. We should get a high-scoring game down on the Gulf Coast.

San Francisco has dropped three of the past four games, and while winning just four times in the past 15 games. Facing the Giants might be a good spot for the Guardians to finally snap out of their funk, getting back on track, and re-engaged in the chase for the playoffs. Cleveland is still just a game out of the wild-card hunt, so it's time. Griffin should help the Guardians get on track, as the Giants are just 14-19 vs. LHP, while the Guardians are 25-18 vs. LHP. Let's back Cleveland to wake u

With Kevin Gausman on the mound, the Cubs are heavy favorites. But the White Sox continue to be undervalued in the market, and this team actually is good. At such a lopsided value, we should buy on the White Sox tonight.

The Nationals continue to have the top offense in baseball, while the Rangers are bottom 5 in runs scored. Both teams have lost 5 of their last 6 games, but the Rangers' inability to score is really concerning. Take the plus-money underdog who can at least score.

Detroit's Keider Montero is holding opposing hitters to a measly .167 batting average on the road, and the Pittsburgh offense ranks 20th in MLB with a .674 OPS over their last 14 games. Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft is having a great month of August, owning a 2.84 ERA through 3 starts this month. This is a solid pitching matchup in which runs could be at a premium.

These are two of the higher scoring teams in the MLB. The Rockies average 4.8 runs per game, which is 6th best in the league, and the Dodgers are averaging 5.0 runs per game, good for 3rd best in the MLB.

Since being acquired by the Blue Jays, Soriano has made two starts and only given up two earned runs in 10.2 innings. Nick Martinez has been elite all year with a 12-3 record and 2.74 ERA in 138.0 innings.

The Milwaukee Brewers have been fantastic at home, going 41-22 this season, and they'll be in a strong spot with Harrison on the mound tonight. With the Brewers holding the edge on the mound, and offensively, look for them to roll in their series opener.

The Phillies do have the edge in tonight's matchup with Wheeler on the mound, but I simply can't trust him based on the way he's preformed over his last few outings. The Marlins have shown they're more than capable of scoring runs, and given Wheeler's recent struggles, I think both teams will have plenty of opportunities to score tonight.

With New York's bats heating up and its bullpen holding firm, back the dangerous Mets.

With greater offensive firepower across 9 innings, back the Bombers to win on the run line.

While the Rockies should benefit from their home park offensively, the Dodgers simply have too much firepower throughout the lineup. If Snell provides a solid start and Los Angeles does what it has done all season against vulnerable pitching, the visitors should be able to pull away and cover the run line in the series opener.

While the Rockies should benefit from their home park offensively, the Dodgers simply have too much firepower throughout the lineup. If Snell provides a solid start and Los Angeles does what it has done all season against vulnerable pitching, the visitors should be able to pull away and cover the run line in the series opener.

The Athletics have enough offensive pieces to scratch across runs and keep the pressure on, while Barnett simply needs to deliver a competitive outing to make the run line valuable. Expect Kansas City to be challenged throughout, with the A's keeping the game close from start to finish.

While the Rockies should benefit from their home park offensively, the Dodgers simply have too much firepower throughout the lineup. If Snell provides a solid start and Los Angeles does what it has done all season against vulnerable pitching, the visitors should be able to pull away and cover the run line in the series opener.

The Athletics have enough offensive pieces to scratch across runs and keep the pressure on, while Barnett simply needs to deliver a competitive outing to make the run line valuable. Expect Kansas City to be challenged throughout, with the A's keeping the game close from start to finish.