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The New York Yankees have hit their stride over the past couple months. The Yankees have taken a firm hold of the lead in the AL East with their red hot run, and they now also have the best record in baseball.
The Boston Red Sox spoiled Kevin Youkilis’ return to Fenway for the first time since being traded on Monday night, as they downed the Chicago White Sox–winners of seven straight in Boston–by the score of 5-1.
While the Phillies have won 2 straight they are only 3-7 in their last 10 games and they are 14 games out of first place in the NL East. If Philly does not start winning they may shelve the season and trade away some of their key players.
Both the Angels and the Tigers are coming off a win and are in 2nd place in their respective divisions and if the season ended today the Angels would be the team in the AL that would snag the Wild Card berth.
The Chicago White Sox have been one of the best road teams in baseball so far this year. The Kansas City Royals have been one of the worst home teams in baseball this season.
The Padres are assuredly out of the race and will be using the second half to season some youngsters and make some decisions for next year.
It’s only fitting that the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves would start the second half of the season with a series against each other. These two have battled for the second place position in the NL East all season.
The Miami Marlins are in some desperate need of some wins after a miserable first half of the season, which currently has them sitting four games under .500 after skidding into the All Star break on a two-game losing streak.
MLB kicks-off the second half of the regular season this Friday as all 30 teams are back in action after this week’s All-Star break.
With everyone well-rested from the four-day break, we have carefully analyzed all the pitching matchups on Friday’s slate of games to uncover a two-team parlay that promises to get your weekend off to a profitable start.
Oakland headed into the All-Star break bursting with confidence.
Winners of six of its last seven, and sitting at .500 on the year for the first time since 2008, when it was 51-44 at the half, but ultimately finished a disappointing 75-86.
We have arrived at the half-way part of the season – what a perfect time to take a look at the teams that have impressed throughout the first three months of the season and the teams that have fallen flat.
All the brightest stars from each league will meet Tuesday night at Kauffman Field in Kansas City for the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
The home run derby has gained popularity over the years, and you could argue it is more popular with many fans than the All-Star Game itself. People love to see home runs, and there is no better time to see the power hitters blast long balls than at the home run derby.
Last night’s Yankees vs. Red Sox series opener had plenty of fireworks. Both teams put up a five spot in the first inning. The Yankees ended up winning a slugfest 10-8. On Saturday, the teams will play a day-night doubleheader.
MLB closes-out the first half of its regular season this weekend with its annual All-Star break slated for next week.
In order to squeeze in one last score before the league shuts down for a couple of days, we have carefully analyzed all the pitching matchups on Saturday’s slate of games to uncover a two-team parlay that promises to make this Holiday weekend a profitable one.
Milwaukee Brewers (38-44) vs Houston Astros (32-50)
Friday July 6
Minute Maid Park – Houston, TX
8:05PM
Probable Starters:
MIL: Yovani Gallardo
HOU: J.A. Happ
Moneyline: Milwaukee -140, Houston +130
O/U: 9
Milwaukee
The Brew Crew have lost their last two games heading into Houston to square off against the team just below them in the NL Central standings. The difference is that when the season started Milwaukee thought they would be a challenger…now they are just waiting to see who will give them the best offer for free agent to be Zack Greinke. This team is amassing an impressive injured list with Shaun Marcum now on the DL.
If (or when) Greinke is dealt the mantle of ace will fall to Yovani Gallardo. He certainly has the stuff and can dominate, but if things continue as they have been he will finish with his highest ERA since joining the league. He has been much sharper of late with a 2.33 ERA over his last three starts. Against Houston he has been a sparkling 10-2 over his career which is the reason why the Brewers are the medium favourites in the opener.
Houston
Houston is coming home absolutely desperate for a win. They had lost 7 in a row heading into Thursday night’s contest with Pittsburgh (which they were losing 2-0 as this is being written). It is no secret why – just combine very bad pitching with poor hitting. The hitting might be getting worse too with the recent deal of outfielder Carlos Lee to the Marlins. If any team needs the All-Star break it is these guys.
Starter J.A. Happ is a real conundrum. In some areas he has improved over last year – like strikeouts and command – but at the same time he is giving up a higher BAA. He is wildly inconsistent no matter what kind of situation you put him in. There is just no way you can back him in this contest when you see that the Brewers have walloped him in the past to the tune of an ERA close to 6.
O/U Pick: Over
Score Prediction: Milwaukee 4 – Houston 0
