Author: Bob Balfe

Picks for 8/15/25  MLB 6:45 PM ESTRotation # 955Phillies -1.5 runs over Nationals (win)Wheeler/GoreThe Phillies have lost three in a row, looking to return to the winner’s circle. The starting pitching…

Picks for 8/14/25  MLB6:40 PM ESTRotation # 913Marlins +105 over Guardians (loss)Cabrera/BibeeThe Marlins will look to back up an offensive masterpiece from last night’s blowout victory. Miami has been a…

Picks for 8/13/25  MLB10:05 PM ESTRotation # 969Rays -135 over A’s  (win)Rasmussen/GinnThe Rays struggle as usual against left-handed starters, making last night’s starting pitcher, Jabob Lopez, look like Sandy Koufax.…

Picks for 8/12/25  MLB9:38 PM ESTRotation # 929Dodgers -1.5 runs over Angels -125 (loss)Sheehan/MederosAngels pitcher Victor Mederos will make his first career start due to injuries in the Angels’ rotation.…

Picks for 8/11/25  MLB7:40 PM ESTRotation # 954Brewers -1.5 runs over Pirates -105 (win)Quintana/HeaneyPirates starter Andrew Heaney has struggled this year as he gives up too many big hits, doesn’t…

Picks for 8/10/25  MLB1:35 PM ESTRotation # 917-918A’s/Orioles Over 9 runs (loss)Morales/PovichBoth teams put the game way over the total relatively early in last night’s ball game. I expect similar…

Picks for 8/9/25  MLB7:05 PM ESTRotation # 969-970A’s/Orioles Over 10 runs (win)Perkins/YoungNeither bullpen gave up much last night despite many hard-hit warning-track flyouts. I don’t trust either bullpen to seal…

Picks for 8/8/25  MLB7:05 PM ESTRotation # 915-916A’s/Orioles Over 10 runs (loss)Ginn/SuganoBoth offenses have decent slugging percentages against right-handers and have improved since the All-Star break. The similarities continue as…

Picks for 8/7/25  MLB7:15 PM EST Rotation # 953Marlins -125 over Braves (loss)Perez/CarrascoThe Marlins have been a better offensive team against right-handers and have had better offensive numbers since the All-Star…

Picks for 8/6/25  MLB9:40 PM ESTRotation # 909Padres -140 over Diamondbacks (win)Cortes/DeSlafaniNestor Cortes has been on the IL for most of this season and was a decent trade pickup for…