MLB Picks June 9: Dodgers face Padres in National League West battle

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  ... 

MLB Picks May 25: Mets host Dodgers in prime time clash

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  ... 

MLB Picks May 11: Mets host Cubs in interleague clash

The MLB season is nearly a quarter of the way complete, and surprises keep surfacing throughout the league. There is a full schedule for May 11 with many top teams battling. The key game is a clash between two first-place teams in the NL as the Mets host the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs versus New York Mets

The Cubs enter play first in the NL Central, and the Mets sit on top of the NL East. Chicago is “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator after losing three of the last four, while the Mets are “average”, going 3-3 over  ... 

MLB Picks May 5: Yankees host Padres in interleague clash

A month into the Major League Baseball season, the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers have moved ahead of the pack in the National League.  The Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, and New York Yankees lead the way in the American League, with many teams in close pursuit. We will examine four games for May 5 with the Yankees hosting the Padres as the featured game.

San Diego Padres versus New York Yankees

The Padres enter 2nd in the NL West, and the Yankees are on top in the AL East. San Diego is “average up” versus “average down”  ... 

MLB Picks April 13: Dodgers host Cubs in featured game

Two weeks of the MLB season are over. Teams are getting into the swing of things, feeling out their rosters, and looking for stability moving forward for a long 162-game grind toward the playoffs. A full schedule is set for Sunday, April 13, with the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Chicago Cubs in the headlined matchup.

Toronto Blue Jays versus Baltimore Orioles

In this AL East battle, the Blue Jays are tied at the top, and the Orioles are 2.5 games back. Toronto is “average down” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +12 to +4 on  ... 

MLB Picks April 6: Phillies host Dodgers in featured game

Major League Baseball is back, and we should be in store for a great 2025 season! A week’s worth of games have been played, and teams want to achieve consistency and cohesiveness in the upcoming six-month grind. There is a full slate of games for Sunday, April 6. I will examine five games, with the Philadelphia Phillies hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers in the headlined matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus Philadelphia Phillies

Arguably, the top two teams in the National League battle in the final game of the weekend series. Both teams are “burning hot” on the Team Strength  ... 

MLB Playoff Picks October 6: NL Divisional Rivals Face Off

The divisional rounds of the MLB playoffs have arrived.  The National League is set for action on Sunday, October 6 with the Dodgers hosting the Padres and the Phillies hosting the Mets. Let’s look at both games as we inch closer to crowning a champion for the 2024 season.

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

The Padres come in after defeating the Atlanta Braves in two games. They finished the regular season with a record of 93-69 and 48-33 on the road. The Dodgers are the number one seed in the National League with a record of 98-64  ... 

MLB Picks September 9: Yankees Host Royals in Possible Playoff Preview

The MLB regular season is down to the final few weeks with teams trying to secure final playoff spots. There are nine games scheduled for September 9. We will examine four games with the most playoff implications with the Yankees hosting the Royals in the featured game.

Kansas City Royals versus New York Yankees

The Yankees come into action in a battle with the Orioles for first in the AL East. Add in the Cleveland Guardians for a three-way battle for top spot in the American League. Kansas City is in the middle of the wild card race. Both  ... 

MLB Picks September 2: Royals Battle Guardians in AL Central Showdown

Entering the final month of the MLB season, nearly half of the teams are still in realistic playoff contention. There are 11 games scheduled for September 2. We will examine five of those games, with the Guardians’ and Royals’ battle for the AL Central lead as the featured game.

Cleveland Guardians versus Kansas City Royals

The top two teams in the AL Central clash in this one with Cleveland holding a 1.5-game lead. Both teams are 3-3 over the last six games. The teams have been involved in games “over” the line in seven of the last 12 and  ... 

MLB Picks August 26: Kansas City faces Cleveland in AL Central showdown

With less than a quarter of the MLB regular season, each game becomes more vital for those in the playoff hunt. There are 12 games scheduled for August 26. We’ll examine five of those with the Guardians and the Royals squaring off in the headlined matchup.

Kansas City Royals versus Cleveland Guardians

The top two teams in the AL Central battle. Cleveland has come back to the back after a 1-5 stretch while Kansas City is 5-1 and “burning hot down” on the Team Strength Oscillator during the same stretch. The Royals are +23 to +2 on the Power  ... 

MLB Picks August 20: Yankees host Guardians in headlined matchup

The MLB season is nearing the final six weeks of the regular season with much to be determined for playoff positioning. There is a full schedule for Tuesday, August 20. We will examine five of the games with the Yankees hosting the Guardians in a possible playoff preview.

Cleveland Guardians versus New York Yankees

The top two teams in the American League clash in this contest. Cleveland is 5-1 over the last six and “burning hot down” on the Team Strength Oscillator versus 4-2 and “burning hot” for the Yankees over the same stretch. New York is +26 to  ... 

MLB Picks August 12: Brewers host Dodgers in headlined matchup

With less than a third of the MLB regular season yet to be played, teams need to kick it into gear heading for a playoff run. There are 11 games scheduled for August 12. We will examine four of the best matchups for the day with the Brewers at home against the Dodgers in the featured game.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus Milwaukee Brewers

Both teams come into play 1st in their respective divisions. The Dodgers are “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator after losing the last two while the Brewers are “burning hot” after winning the last three.  ... 

MLB Picks August 6: Braves host Brewers in featured game

The division leaders have returned to the pack as the league races have tightened. With just under two months remaining in the season, teams are looking to gain momentum for a final playoff push. There is a full schedule of games for August 6. We’ll examine five contests with Atlanta and Milwaukee in the headlined matchup.

Milwaukee Brewers versus Atlanta Braves

Atlanta is within five games of the Phillies in the NL East and 5-1 over the last six games. Milwaukee remains in first in the NL Central despite a mediocre 3-3 over the last six. The Braves have  ... 

MLB Picks July 30: Phillies host Yankees in featured battle

With just two months remaining in the MLB regular season, teams are looking to continue their push toward the postseason while looking to boost their team by the trade deadline. There is a full slate of games for July 30 with a northeast battle between the Phillies and Yankees headlining the action.

New York Yankees versus Philadelphia Phillies

Although both teams are heavily in the playoff race, neither is playing well. The Yankees are 1-5 over the last six and “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator and the Phillies are 2-4 over the last six and “ice cold down”  ... 

MLB Picks July 23: Yankees host Mets in battle of New York

The MLB season resumes play following the All-Star break. It’s time for teams to make a serious push towards the playoffs. There is a full schedule for Tuesday, July 23. The Yankees square off against the Mets in the battle of New York in the featured game.

New York Mets versus New York Yankees

The Mets are 3rd in the NL East and the Yankees are 2nd in the AL East. Both teams are 4-2 over the last six and the Yankees are “average up” versus “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The teams are trending in games “over”  ... 

MLB Picks July 19: Rangers host Orioles in featured game

The MLB season starts the second half after the All-Star break. Teams are looking to make a run over the final few months for a playoff spot and a shot at a World Series title. There is a full slate of games for Friday, July 19. We will look at five of them with the Rangers against the Orioles in the headlined matchup.

Baltimore Orioles versus Texas Rangers

The Orioles are holding on to the AL East lead despite “dead” and 1-5 over the last six games. They hit the road to face the Rangers, third in the AL  ...