Expert MLB Picks and Previews

The Athletics head to Truist Park on Wednesday afternoon trying to build on their first win of the season after Tuesday’s 5-2 result in Atlanta. They are 1-4 and still buried in the AL West standings, while the Braves sit at 3-2 and are looking to answer quickly after dropping that game at home. First pitch is set for 12:15

Texas goes for a sweep in Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with first pitch set for 12:35 p.m. ET. The Rangers come in 4-1 and riding a four-game winning streak after Tuesday’s 8-5 win, while the Orioles are 2-3 and trying to stop a two-game slide. Nathan Eovaldi is lined up for Texas against Trevor

Pittsburgh heads to Great American Ball Park on Wednesday afternoon for a key early NL Central matchup, with first pitch set for 12:40 p.m. ET. The Pirates are 2-3 and trying to build on Tuesday’s 8-3 win, while the Reds sit at 3-2 and are looking to answer at home before this series slips away. There is a little more

Washington heads to Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday afternoon for a divisional matchup that feels a little bigger than a normal first-week game. The Nationals are 3-2 and sitting second in the NL East, while the Phillies are 2-3 and trying to build on Tuesday’s 3-2 win. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. ET in Philadelphia, with light rain

Colorado heads into Toronto for a Wednesday afternoon matchup at Rogers Centre, trying to recover from another rough start to the season. The Rockies are 1-4 and sitting at the bottom of the NL West, while the Blue Jays have opened 4-1 and already look comfortable atop the AL East. Toronto took the last meeting 5-1 on March 31, and

Chicago heads to loanDepot Park on Wednesday afternoon for the series finale, with first pitch set for 1:10 p.m. ET. The White Sox are 1-4 and sitting at the bottom of the AL Central, while Miami is 4-1 and already setting the pace in the NL East. The Marlins took Tuesday’s meeting 9-2, so this is a quick turnaround spot

New York and St. Louis wrap up their three-game set Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 1:15 p.m. ET. Both clubs are 3-2, so this is a pretty meaningful early separator even if it is still the first week. The Mets are trying to answer after getting blanked 3-0 on Tuesday, while the Cardinals come in

Tampa Bay heads to American Family Field on Wednesday afternoon trying to stop Milwaukee from fully taking control of this series. The Rays are 2-3 and sitting fourth in the AL East, while the Brewers have opened 4-1 and already look comfortable atop the NL Central. Milwaukee grabbed the last meeting 6-2 on March 31, so this is a good

Boston heads into Houston for a Wednesday afternoon start at Daikin Park, with first pitch scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET on NESN. The Red Sox are 1-4 and trying to stop a four-game slide, while the Astros have pushed to 4-2 after ripping off four straight wins. That contrast matters here. Boston still has enough lineup talent to make this