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Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/17/2014

Kyle Kendrick wasn't able to pick up his first win of the season when he faced the Miami Marlins this past Sunday, but he did pitch well in the game. He ended up going six innings and gave up just two earned runs on six hits to lower his ERA to 3.50. He did walk three in the game, but he also struck out seven.

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/17/2014

Ricky Nolasco needed to have a bounce-back start and he got one against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday to pick up his first win of the season. He allowed just one earned run on five hits while striking out four and walking one in the outing.

Seattle Mariners at Miami Marlins Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/17/2014

Chris Young started his first game in the majors since 2012 and was able to go six innings against the Oakland Athletics without giving up a run. He walked three and only struck out two, but the A's could muster just four hits against the big righty. Young's fastball averaged 86 mph in the start, which is the fastest it has been since 2008.

Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/17/2014

Felipe Paulino had his second straight rough start last Saturday against the Cleveland Indians when he went just five innings and gave up six hits and six earned runs while striking out three. The Indians were able to hit three home runs off of him in that outing, including back-to-back jacks in the fifth inning.

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/17/2014

Hiroki Kuroda shook off a loss in his first start of the year to pick up back to back wins in the next two. Kuroda has gone at least 6 innings in every start and in his last he went 6.1 innings, surrendering 4 runs on 6 hits (including a home run) while walking 3 and striking out 5.

Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/17/2014

Chris Tillman is 1 – 1 with an ERA of 0.84 after three decent starts this year. In his last outing, Tillman took the loss despite going 8 innings and surrendering just 2 runs on 3 hits while walking 1 and striking out 6. Two runs are not that bad unless your team scores nothing and that’s how he got the loss.

Los Angeles Angels at Detroit Tigers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/17/2014

Jered Weaver comes into this game with a 0 – 2 record and an ERA of 5.79. In his last start, Weaver surrendered 4 runs on 3 hits (including a home run) in 6.2 innings of work. This season so far, Weaver has given up 5 home runs and 13 runs in 18.2 innings.

Atlanta Braves at New York Mets Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/17/2014

Aaron Harang has given the Braves some good innings this year and it is reflected in his 2 – 1 record and 0.96 ERA. Harang was strong in his last start where he went 6 innings and surrendered just 1 run on 5 hits with 1 walk and 5 strikeouts.

Toronto Blue Jays at Cleveland Indians Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/17/2014

Justin Masterson has pitched to three no decisions in his first three starts of the season. After a solid Opening Day start, he has been brutal in the last two. Masterson’s previous start lasted just 4.2 innings where he gave up 6 runs on 7 hits (including a home run) with 5 walks and 7 strikeouts.

St Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/17/2014

On Friday night, Nationals Park will be the home to a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals. The Cardinals will send one of their stellar young arms to the mound for the start when right hander Michael Wacha gets the ball, while the Nationals will rely on the talented left hander, Gio Gonzalez.

Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/17/2014

On Friday night, PNC Park will feature the National League Central division rivalry game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The visiting Brewers will send Kyle Lohse to the mound while the Pirates will send Charlie Morton to the hill. These two men pitched against each other on Sunday with Lohse getting the best of the Pirates.

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/17/2014

Two rivals from the National League Central will compete at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon when the Chicago Cubs welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town. The Reds will send former reliever Alfredo Simon to the mound to take on the former Notre Dame quarterback, Jeff Samardzija.

Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/16/2014

On Thursday night, the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros will meet at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 p.m. The game will feature the pitching matchup of left hander Bruce Chen vs. Scott Feldman. When Chen entered Major League Baseball in 1998 with the Atlanta Braves, little did anyone know that more than 15 years later, he would still be pitching. Now 36, the native of Panama has had a quality career with time spent in the bullpen and the starting rotation.

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/16/2014

C.C Sabathia’s year hasn’t started well with 2 losses in 3 starts. And his ERA is a high 6.63 after already surrendering 5 homers this season. But strikeouts to walks are up. Last season, Sabathia posted the highest ERA of his career at 4.78 after going 14 – 13 in 32 starts. Sabathia’s strikeouts were down as well.

Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/16/2014

On Thursday night, U.S Cellular Field will be home to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Getting the ball for the Red Sox will be left hander Jon Lester, while the White Sox will counter with a lefty of their own, Chris Sale.

St Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/16/2014

Adam Wainwright is doing well in the early goings of the season. His last start earned him his 2nd win of the season after he went 7 innings and gave up 4 runs on 7 hits while striking out 8. Last season, Wainwright started 34 games and came away with a 19 – 9 record and an ERA of 2.94.

Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/16/2014

Yovani Gallardo has been stellar for the Brewers this season and one of the reasons Milwaukee is doing so well. In three starts, Gallardo is 2 – 0 with an ERA of 0.96. His last start was a no decision against Pittsburgh and Edinson Volquez where he went 6 innings and surrendered 2 runs on 6 hits. If Gallardo keeps pitching well, 2014’s results will be much better than 2013’s 12 – 10 record and 4.18 ERA in 31 starts.

Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/16/2014

Franklin Morales has gotten two starts due to injuries in the Rockies’ starting lineup. Morales appeared in relief against the Giants on April 13th but his last start was on April 8th against the Chicago White Sox. In that start, he gave up 6 runs on 8 hits (including 2 home runs) in just 6.1 innings of work. His 1st start wasn’t any better. Colorado will definitely need to see more out of him.

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/16/2014

Madison Bumgarner has had a solid start to the season as well. He is 2 – 0 with an ERA of 3.31 and he is helping his own cause at the plate as well. If there is concern, it is the number of pitches he has had to throw in the last two starts. He is averaging 113 pitches in a just a little over 6 innings per start and those numbers would be the highest of his career if he continues the pace.

Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/16/2014

After starting out the season strong with a win in his first outing, Erasmo Ramirez has now lost two in a row. In his third start last Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, Ramirez went just five innings after giving up three runs on six hits. He was able to strike out three, but he walked three, as well. He now has as 5.62 ERA through 16 innings this season.