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Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/12/2014

Kyle Kendrick started off the season with a good start, but his most recent one didn't go quite as well. He took the loss against the Milwaukee Brewers after giving up six runs (four earned) on nine hits in five innings of work. Two of those hits were home runs and he walked two in the game.

Tampa Bay Rays at Cincinnati Reds Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/12/2014

Chris Archer wasn't able to get a decision against the Kansas City Royals in his second start of the season, but he certainly pitched well in the game. The 25-year-old righty gave up just six hits in seven innings and didn't let in any earned runs. His ERA through two games is 1.38 now and he has 11 strikeouts and four walks in 13 innings pitched.

Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/11/2014

The Oakland A's have the 2nd best team ERA in baseball and could overtake Milwaukee if Sonny Gray (1-0) continues his early season mastery. Seattle's early season upstart has also been keyed by pitching as the Mariners rank 4th but will need more consistency from Erasmo Ramirez (1-1) to win this weekend series.

New York Mets at Los Angeles Angels Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/11/2014

Jon Niese (0-1) was supposed to be the Mets opening day starter until elbow inflammation crashed that party. The 27-year-old is back from the DL and reported no ill-effects after his first start of the season on April 6th. The Angels send Jered Weaver (0-2) to the hill as he aims to rectify his poor start to 2014 and keep the ball inside Angel Stadium.

Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/11/2014

On Saturday Justin Verlander (0-1) makes his third start of the season looking for his first victory and trying to regain his strikeout form. Ian Kennedy (1-1) takes the bump for the Padres aiming to build on a strong outing last time out. Verlander has struck out just 5 batters in his first two games of 2014.

Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/11/2014

The Dodgers and Diamondbacks meet on American soil after unofficially kicking off the season with a 2-game set in Sydney, Australia on March 22nd. Zack Greinke (2-0) didn't make the trip down under but will look to continue his dominant start to the year against Arizona and the resurgent Wade Miley (2-1). Greinke has earned the victory in his first two starts allowing 2 runs in each game while allowing 2 hits and 6 hits.

Houston Astros at Texas Rangers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/11/2014

The Houston Astros continue their iron man start to the season, not having a day off since their opening game. They look to find success in a 3-game set with Texas as they send Jarred Cosart (1-1) to the hill to take on Tanner Scheppers (0-1) and the Rangers. The 23-year-old Cosart started off the season well, allowing just 4 hits and 0ER over 5 innings to get the win against the Yankees.

Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/11/2014

Taylor Jordan came away with a no decision in his first start after going 6.1 innings and giving up just a run on 6 hits while striking out 3 and walking 2. The solid start could lead to a much better season than 2013 when Jordan was 1 - 3 in 9 starts for the Nationals, earning an ERA of 3.66.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/11/2014

Edinson Volquez turned in a good performance in his 1st start of the season. He went 5.2 innings and surrendered a run on 3 hits with 4 strikeouts and a walk but failed to get a decision. Last season, Volquez went 9 – 12 in 32 starts and 1 relief appearance as he split his time between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. His ERA was 5.71, which is around the range it has hovered as he enters his 10th major league season.

Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/11/2014

Drew Hutchison had a short night of work in his last start. He lasted just 3.1 innings after giving up 6 runs on 6 hits (including a home run) while striking out 6 and walking 3. After a shutout performance in his first start, his second start ballooned his ERA to 6.23. After going 5 – 3 in 11 starts for the Blue Jays in 2012, Hutchison missed the 2013 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/11/2014

Jonathan Pettibone will get his first action of the season against the Marlins. Pettibone started the season with the Phillies’ Triple A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, but will get called up for the start. Last year, in his rookie season, Pettibone started 18 games for the Phillies and earned a 5 – 4 record with an ERA of 4.04.

Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/11/2014

Matt Cain is also seeking his first win of the young season. His last start was a disaster as he gave up 5 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings. To make matters worse, 3 of the hits were home runs. Cain’s two starts this year have given him an ERA of 5.73. After last season’s 8 – 10 record in 30 starts, Cain could ill afford to start this season poorly.

Chicago Cubs at St Louis Cardinals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/11/2014

On Saturday afternoon at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, two rivals from the National League Central division will play when the Chicago Cubs visit the Cardinals. Getting the ball for the Cubs will be Carlos Villanueva, while the Cardinals will send their ace Adam Wainwright to the hill.

Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/11/2014

On Saturday afternoon, the Kansas City Royals will travel to Minnesota to take on the Twins at Target Field. The first pitch will be at 2:10 p.m. and will feature the pitching matchup of James Shields vs. Ricky Nolasco. The former ace of the Tampa Bay Rays is in his second season with the Kansas City Royals and is looking to improve on his 13-9 mark from a year ago. He is 0-1 this season, but not because he pitched poorly.

Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/11/2014

With a 2:10 p.m. first pitch on Saturday afternoon, U.S. Cellular Field will be the site of an inter-divisional battle between the Chicago White Sox and the visiting Cleveland Indians. The Indians will send Justin Masterson to the hill for the start, while the White Sox will counter with Felipe Paulino.

Tampa Bay Rays at Cincinnati Reds Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/11/2014

Fans in Cincinnati at the Great American Ball Park will be excited to see one of the best teams in the American League play there on Saturday afternoon at 1:10 p.m. when the Tampa Bay Rays play the Reds. When the Rays take the field, Alex Cobb will be the starting pitcher, while the Reds will send Alfredo Simon to the mound.

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/11/2014

Yankee Stadium in the Bronx will be home on Saturday to one of the greatest rivalries in sports. At 1:05 p.m., the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will tangle with John Lackey getting the start for the visitors while the Yankees will rely on Hiroki Kuroda.

Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/10/2014

Jorge De La Rosa has had a rough start to the season, going just 4.1 innings in each of his first two starts. In his most recent outing, the Arizona Diamondbacks were able to score four runs against him (three earned) on their way to a 9-4 win. De La Rosa struck out four, but he also walked three and gave up four hits.

Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/10/2014

Felix Hernandez is off to a fantastic start to the 2014 season by getting two wins in his first two starts. In his last outing, he faced these same Athletics and was able to go 8.1 innings in a dominant start. He struck out eight A's and gave up just six hits and one earned run in the win. He now has a sparkling 1.88 ERA on the young season and 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings.

Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/10/2014

Rick Porcello faced the Baltimore Orioles last Saturday and was able to hold them to just one run on three hits over 6.2 innings in a game the Tigers eventually won 7-6. He struck out three and walked two in the win. Padres outfielder Seth Smith is the only player on the active roster who has faced Porcello in his career. He has eight plate appearances against the big righty and has four hits, including a double and a triple.