Expert MLB Picks and Previews

The Blue Jays and Angels close out their series Wednesday afternoon at Angel Stadium, with first pitch set for 3:07 p.m. ET. Toronto comes in at 10-13, fourth in the AL East, and has a chance to finish a three-game sweep after taking the first two games 5-2 and 4-2. Los Angeles is 11-14, third in the AL West, and

The Athletics head into Wednesday’s series finale at T-Mobile Park with a 13-11 record, first place in the AL West, and wins in the first two games of this set. Seattle is 10-15, fourth in the division, and trying to avoid a home sweep after dropping games by 6-4 and 5-2. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET, with

The Brewers and Tigers meet Wednesday night at Comerica Park, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. ET in Detroit. Milwaukee comes in at 13-9, fourth in the NL Central, while Detroit is 12-12 and third in the AL Central. The Brewers snapped back with a 12-4 win in Tuesday’s opener, while the Tigers are trying to stop a two-game

The Braves and Nationals meet again at Nationals Park on Wednesday night, with first pitch set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Atlanta comes in at 16-8, first in the NL East and 8-4 on the road, while Washington is 11-13, third in the division and just 3-8 at home. The listed TV coverage is Nationals.TV and BravesVision, and the game-time forecast

The Yankees and Red Sox are back at Fenway Park on Wednesday night, with first pitch set for 6:45 p.m. ET. New York comes in at 14-9, leading the AL East and riding a four-game winning streak, while Boston is 9-14, last in the division and five games back after dropping Tuesday’s opener. This is Game 2 of a three-game

Minnesota heads to Citi Field on Wednesday night for the middle game of this series, with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. ET on SNY. The Twins are 12-11 and second in the AL Central after Tuesday’s 5-3 comeback win, while the Mets have fallen to 7-16, fifth in the NL East, and are now carrying a 12-game losing streak

The Phillies head into Wrigley Field trying to stop a free fall. Philadelphia is 8-15, fourth in the NL East, just 2-8 over its last 10, and riding a seven-game losing streak. Chicago is moving the other direction at 14-9, second in the NL Central, 8-2 over its last 10, and on a seven-game winning streak. First pitch is set

The Pirates and Rangers meet Wednesday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, with first pitch set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh comes in at 13-10, fifth in the NL Central, while Texas is 12-11 and second in the AL West after opening the series with a 5-1 win on Tuesday. This is a pretty interesting early-season matchup because the

The Padres and Rockies are back at Coors Field on Wednesday night, with first pitch set for 8:40 p.m. ET in Denver. San Diego comes in at 16-7 and second in the NL West, while Colorado is 9-15 and fifth after dropping Tuesday’s opener 1-0. The Padres have won three straight, and this is starting to feel like another spot