Expert MLB Picks and Previews

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

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Houston Astros on Friday night at Daikin Park, with first pitch set for 8:10 PM ET. Cleveland comes in at 40-35 and first in the AL Central, while Houston is 35-41 and fourth in the AL West. The Guardians just snapped back with a 4-2 win in Milwaukee, but they are still only 4-6 over

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch set for 8:15 PM ET on Apple TV+. St. Louis comes in at 40-33 and second in the NL Central, while Kansas City is 31-45 and fourth in the AL Central. The Cardinals are trying to stop a two-game skid, while the

Amid injuries, Guardians eager for jolt on offense vs. Astros Having looked vulnerable in the aftermath of recently losing seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and standout rookie right fielder Chase DeLauter to injuries, the Cleveland Guardians produced a much-needed win on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Guardians snapped a three-game road losing streak with a 4-2 victory that

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Colorado Rockies on Friday night at Coors Field, with first pitch set for 8:40 PM ET on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Rockies.TV, and MLB.TV. Pittsburgh comes in at 38-37 and fourth in the NL Central, while Colorado is 28-47 and fifth in the NL West. The Pirates have won two straight, and they enter as road favorites

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Athletics on Friday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, with first pitch set for 9:40 PM ET on FDSDE. Los Angeles comes in at 30-45 and fifth in the AL West, while the Athletics are 36-38 and second in the division. This is not a clean favorite spot, but it is one

The Minnesota Twins visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Chase Field, with first pitch set for 9:45 PM ET on Apple TV. Minnesota comes in at 36-40 and third in the AL Central, while Arizona is 38-36 and third in the NL West. The Twins have won four straight, but the Diamondbacks still carry the stronger home setup