The MLB season is nearly 75 percent in the books, and now is the time for teams to make a serious run towards the postseason. There are several key matchups for Monday, August 18. I will examine four games, with the Detroit Tigers hosting the Houston Astros in the featured game.

Houston Astros versus Detroit Tigers

Two American League division leaders square off in this battle. The Tigers are “burning hot” versus “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator, and Houston is +22 to +20 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams have been trending in games “over” the  ... 

The second half of the MLB season is underway. Teams need to determine whether they are buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. There is a full slate of games for Monday, July 21. Will make picks for four of them with the Dodgers facing off against the Twins in the headlined matchup.

Minnesota Twins versus Los Angeles Dodgers

Minnesota comes in two games under .500 and 11.5 games out in the AL Central, while Los Angeles is pacing the NL West and 5.5 games up on the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are “average up” versus “average” on  ... 

The midpoint of the MLB season is nearly upon us, and teams are looking to finish strong heading into the All-Star break. There are ten games scheduled for July 7. I will examine four top games from the day, with the Dodgers at the Brewers as my headline matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus Milwaukee Brewers

The Dodgers are posting the top record in the league, while the Brewers are second in the National League West. Los Angeles is “burning hot” versus “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +24 to +9 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams  ... 

The MLB season is inching towards the All-Star break, and plenty of teams will soon need to decide if they will buy or sell at the trade deadline. Much depends on the play over the next couple of weeks. There are nine games scheduled for June 23, with an NL East clash between the Mets and Braves headlining the action.

Atlanta Braves versus New York Mets

In this NL East battle, two teams are heading in opposite directions. The Braves are “burning hot” after a 5-1 stretch while the Mets are “dead” after dropping their last six, and Atlanta  ... 

The baseball season is flying by with nearly 40 percent of the MLB regular season schedule complete. There is a National League-heavy schedule for Monday, June 9, with 11 of the 18 teams playing from the National League. We will break down four of the games, with the Padres hosting the Dodgers in the featured game.

Chicago Cubs versus Philadelphia Phillies

The Cubs enter Philadelphia with the best record in the National League, while the Phillies are second in the National League East. Chicago is “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator after going 4-2 over the last six, and  ... 

The MLB season continues with nearly two months in the rearview mirror. To close the last full weekend in May, there are many intriguing matchups. We will cover two American League divisional battles and two National League East versus National League West contests, with the Dodgers at the Mets in the featured game.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus New York Mets

The Dodgers head into play first in the NL West, and the Mets are second in the NL East. Both teams are 2-4 over the last six, although the Dodgers are “average up” versus “ice cold up” after winning  ...