There are only four days left of the MLB regular season. It’s hard to believe, since it feels like it was April 3 not that long ago. But, here we are, putting the finishing touches on another MLB season.
Remember that our column here at BangTheBook is centered exclusively on finding value. You know who the good players are. So does everybody else. It’s those under-the-radar guys that you pair with those high-salary players that allow you to come out on top.
The Toronto Blue Jays are favored at home on Thursday night as they host the Baltimore Orioles in the finale of a three-game series. The Blue Jays are in a strong position in terms of making the playoffs as the first Wild Card in the American League while the Orioles are fighting to hold off Detroit and Seattle for the second spot.
There are only five days left of the regular season, but it seems like there could be some wild card tiebreaker situations that would force a Game 163 for two or more teams. These last five days are the final ones where you can get some kind of idea about what’s going to happen.
After a season full of Wednesday getaway day games, there is only one afternoon contest on the final Hump Day of the regular season. That gives us 14 of the 15 games to consider for tonight’s daily fantasy baseball slate.
All 30 teams are in action under the September lights this evening, so there are some reasonable betting opportunities. As mentioned, keep exposure low at this time of the year. There are a lot of variables and a lot of players in games that probably shouldn’t be.
At this point in the season, it’s important to look at players going for those milestone numbers like a .300 average, 25, 30, or 40 home runs, and 100 RBI. Those are motivated players at this time of year because they like those round numbers.
The sting of Sunday hasn’t gone away as we look ahead to Monday’s card around Major League Baseball. There are 10 games on the slate tonight, all of them under the lights.
Ten games are on the Major League Baseball slate, but it still feels hard to get excited about the season or the playoff races after the tragic death of Jose Fernandez on Sunday.
There are some games to look with reasonable lines and there are also some games with some really big favorites. There are only two more Saturdays in the regular season, so here’s what we have in mind for September 24.
Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees MLB Free Pick
The Baltimore Orioles visit the New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series. It is a critical game for the Orioles as they are looking to hold off Detroit and Seattle for the last Wild Card spot in the American League.
Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals Pick & Prediction
The St. Louis Cardinals are favored at home on Friday night as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is another key game for the Cardinals as they try and get into the second Wild Card spot in the National League.
MLB Picks - Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are favored at home on Thursday night as they host the Baltimore Orioles in the finale of a three-game series. The Blue Jays are in a strong position in terms of making the playoffs as the first Wild Card in the American League while the Orioles are fighting to hold off Detroit and Seattle for the second spot.
Free Baseball Pick: Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers Preview
Colby Lewis (6-2, 3.31 ERA) and Ross Detwiler (1-3, 5.31 ERA) are on the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Texas Rangers (88-61) and the Oakland Athletics (65-83) at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Athletics won the last game 11-2, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 3:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 18 and can be seen on CSCA and FSSW.Lewis pitched 5.1 innings in
Free MLB Pick: San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies Preview
Jarred Cosart (0-3, 5.16 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (62-86) are in Colorado to meet Chad Bettis (12-7, 4.78 ERA) and the Rockies (71-77) in a matchup that has the potential for plenty of offense. This is the last of a three-game series at Coors Field. The Rockies won the last game 8-0, and Colorado leads the series 2-0. The game starts at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 18 and will air on FSSD and
Free Baseball Prediction: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Preview
Matt Wisler (6-12, 5.00 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (57-91) meet Joe Ross (7-4, 3.49 ERA) and the Washington Nationals (88-60) in the last of a three-game division series at Turner Field. The Braves won the last game 7-3, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 18 and will air on MASN and FSSO.In his most recent outing, Wisler pitched 4.1 inning
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick, Odds & Prediction
Dan Straily (12-8, 3.81 ERA) and Ivan Nova (12-6, 4.03 ERA) start in the last of a four-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (62-86) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (74-74) at the Great American Ball Park. The Pirates won the last game 7-3, and Pittsburgh can finish out the series sweep with a win in this game. Action begins at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 18 and can be seen on RTPT.Straily pitched
