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Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/19/2014

The White Sox expect big things from their youngster Erik Johnson (0-1) and he's been progressively working towards reaching that potential. He'll get another crack to put it all in together as Chicago finishes out their weekend series on Easter Sunday in Arlington against Robbie Ross (1-0).

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/19/2014

A once promising superstar takes on what could be the next big thing in Kansas City Sunday when Phil Hughes (0-1) and Minnesota square off against the Royals Yordano Ventura (1-0). Hughes had some solid years in the Bronx, winning 18 games in 2010 and 16 in 2012 but high expectations and disappointing results will forever mark his time there, culminating in a 4-14 season a year ago.

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/19/2014

Cincinnati's Homer Bailey (0-1) is hoping the Easter Bunny finally brings him a win on Sunday but rest assured the schedule maker filled his basket with a matchup against the Cubs and Carlos Villanueva (1-3). Bailey hasn't paid off on his end of the deal in his first three starts since signing a 6-year, $105 million contract in the offseason.

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/19/2014

The Yankees find themselves short-handed at pitcher after Tuesday's rainout resulted in a day-night double-header against the Chicago Cubs. Joe Girardi may go with Vidal Nuno (0-0) to take on Tampa's Cesar Ramos (0-1) as they close out their weekend series.

St Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/19/2014

If St. Louis wants to keep up in the NL Central with the red-hot Brewers they'll need another solid outing from Shelby Miller (1-2), especially if Washington's Stephen Strasburg (1-2) can get on track. Miller has been plagued by a penchant to give up the long ball thus far in 2014, giving up 5 through just 17.1 IP.

Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/19/2014

It has not been the best start for Ubaldo Jimenez as he took his third straight loss to start the season when the Toronto Blue Jays were able to get five runs off of him in just 5.1 innings. He gave up 10 hits and walked two in that outing while striking out just three. His ERA is now up to 7.31 on the season.

San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/19/2014

Tim Lincecum had his best outing of the season last Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he was still only able to go five innings and ended up with a no decision. He scattered five hits and gave up just one earned run in the game while striking out five and walking none. He'll need to have a few more of those types of outings to lower his 7.20 ERA.

San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

On Saturday night, Petco Park will be home to this showdown in the National League West division when the San Francisco Giants take on the San Diego Padres. Getting the ball for the Giants will be former Atlanta Brave Tim Hudson, while Padres left hander Eric Stults will take the ball.

Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2014

Coors Field will be the home on Saturday night to a game between the National League East representative Philadelphia Phillies and the NL West representative Colorado Rockies. The visiting team will send Kyle Kendrick to the mound while the Rockies will counter with Jordan Lyles.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2014

The Arizona Diamondbacks will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers from Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. The Diamondbacks will send right hander Mike Bolsinger to the mound to take on Dan Haren. Bolsinger, the 26-year-old native of McKinney, Texas, will be making 2nd appearance of the season and his career.

Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas will be home to an American League showdown between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers. Throwing the ball for the White Sox will be left hander Jose Quintana, while the Rangers will go with right hander Colby Lewis.

Seattle Mariners at Miami Marlins Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

Marlins Park will be home to an interleague showdown between the American League West division Seattle Mariners and the National League East division Miami Marlins. The Mariners will send left hander Roenis Elias to the mound to take on right hander Henderson Alvarez.

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2014

Tropicana Field will be home to an interesting matchup on Saturday night when the New York Yankees come to town to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees will send 27-year-old Ivan Nova to the mound to take on 25-year-old Chris Archer.

Atlanta Braves at New York Mets Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2014

One of the best rivalries in the National League over the past 15 years has been the Atlanta Braves vs. the New York Mets. On Saturday night, they will continue this when Atlanta travels to Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. This game will feature a showdown of 2 veterans who both signed nice contracts in the offseason, Ervin Santana and Bartolo Colon.

Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

On Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates will welcome the first place Milwaukee Brewers to PNC Park for this National League Central showdown. The visiting team will send one of their best pitchers to the mound for the start when Matt Garza gets the ball. The Pirates will counter with left hander Wandy Rodriguez.

Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2014

On Saturday afternoon, the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. will be home to this American League West division showdown between the Oakland Athletics and the visiting Houston Astros. The home team will send left hander Scott Kazmir to the mound for the start, while the Astros will counter with a lefty of their own, Brett Oberholtzer.

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

Kevin Correia has given the Twins some quality innings despite his 0 – 1 record and his 5.30 ERA. In his last start, which was against the Royals, he gave up 3 runs on 6 hits with a walk and 2 strikeouts in 7 innings of work. He didn’t get the decision but it was still a good start. Last season, Correia posted a 9 – 13 record with an ERA of 4.18 in 31 starts.

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2014

Wrigley Field will once again be home on Saturday afternoon to a game between the National League Central division rivals, the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs. The Reds will be led in this game by starting pitcher Tony Cingrani, while the home team will counter with Edwin Jackson.

Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2014

Felix Doubront has had a tough time of it this season with a 1 – 2 record and a 6.75 ERA in 3 starts. His last start was the first time that he went over 5 innings and he still ended up with the loss. Last season, Doubront was 11 – 6 with a 4.32 ERA in 27 starts and 2 relief appearances.

Los Angeles Angels at Detroit Tigers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2014

2014 hasn’t been as kind to Max Scherzer as 2013 was. He has a 0 – 1 record and an ERA of 2.70 coming into this start and his previous start had mixed results. Scherzer struck out 10 but he gave up 4 runs on 4 hits in just 5 innings. It just doesn’t look like the same Max Scherzer that went 21 - 3 with an ERA of 2.90 en route to a Cy Young Award in 2013.