Expert Baseball Picks and Previews

Rays eager to continue hot home cooking in game against Nationals The Tampa Bay Rays are glad to be back in their domed home, where they win much more often than not, and it helps to get run-producer Jonathan Aranda swinging well again. A night after Aranda poked an opposite-field, three-run homer off the left-field foul pole early in a

Marlins’ Max Meyer strives to continue torrid play in matchup vs. Giants Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer’s emergence this season is not surprising in one sense — but it’s very surprising in another. Meyer, who is set to start against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon, is having an All-Star-type season with a 7-0 record and a 2.75

Rested Chris Sale, Braves chase series win vs. Brewers All indicators point toward another pitching duel on Saturday afternoon when the Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of a three-game series between two first-place teams. The National League East-leading Braves won the series opener 3-2 on Friday to halt a three-game losing streak and end a

Surging Cubs shoot to roll another 7 in clash vs. Blue Jays Fresh off recording their second seven-run inning in as many games, the Chicago Cubs will vie to win their third series in a row on Saturday afternoon when they host the Toronto Blue Jays. Carson Kelly belted his second career grand slam to highlight a seven-run first inning

Rangers ride positive response into rematch vs. Padres After posting their largest comeback win of the season, the Texas Rangers will look to carry that momentum into the second contest of a three-game set with the San Diego Padres on Saturday afternoon in Arlington, Texas. Texas, which had dropped five of its last six games, trailed 5-0 in the first

Reds ask Andrew Abbott to slow surging Yankees, Ben Rice While Cam Schlittler dominates every few games, Ben Rice seemingly is productive every day for the New York Yankees. Rice is among the reasons the Yankees are off to a good start since losing Aaron Judge to a right rib stress fracture, and the first baseman will attempt to contribute

Injury-plagued Tigers hope Troy Melton continues success vs. White Sox Troy Melton missed his most recent turn in the Detroit rotation due to back tightness. The right-hander avoided a trip to the injured list, however, and is scheduled to start for the Tigers against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The Tigers won the opener of the three-game series

A’s ride momentum of fast start into rematch vs. Angels The Athletics made quick work of the Los Angeles Angels in the series opener and will search for another early-inning knockout punch Friday night when the teams continue their four-game set at West Sacramento, Calif. The A’s sent 11 batters to the plate in a five-run first inning and never

The Washington Nationals visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night at Tropicana Field, with first pitch set for 7:10 PM ET. Washington comes in at 39-36 and third in the NL East, while Tampa Bay is 41-30 and second in the AL East. The Nationals have been one of the better road teams in baseball at 23-14 away from