MLB Picks, May 9th

One game on the left coast is worth a peek.

$35 @ -125 on Miami (Fernandez)  over San Diego (Ross)

Fernandez is 2-0 with a 0.78 ERA in his last three trips to the hill. Ross is 1-1 with a 4.91 in his last three, but had a nice outing against the Braves his last start, surrendering 1 run in 7 innings. The Marlins have won 5 straight and 9 of 10. The Padres have lost 3 in a row and 7 of 9. 5Dimes has the best line.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  ($49.00)
Current Bankroll                                        $1,451.00

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, May 8th

One afternoon tilt looks good.

$20 on Detroit (Smyly) [-1.5 @ +105] over Houston (Kuechel)

A battle of lefties in the Motor City today. Smyly is 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA this season including a 7 inning shutout against Kansas City in his last outing. Kuechel is 1-1 with a 4.42 ERA in his last three starts. The Tigers have won 8 straight and are 9-1 this season versus southpaws. The Astros have dropped 7 of 8 and are 2-8 against left-handed starters. 5Dimes has the best price.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  ($29.00)
Current Bankroll                                        $1,471.00

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, May 7th

Only one game is worth a peek on today's schedule.

$11 on Detroit (Porcello) [-1.5 @ -110] over Houston (Peacock)

Porcello is 3-0 with a 3.32 ERA in his last three starts. At home this season he is 2-0 with a 1.32. Peacock is 0-2 with a 5.26 ERA this season. The Tigers have won 7 straight and the Astros have dropped 6 of 7.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  ($18.00)
Current Bankroll                                        $1,482.00

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, May 6th

A couple games on Tuesday's docket look good.

$10 on Colorado (Nicasio) [-1.5 @ +175] over Texas (Ross)

Nicasio is 3-1 with a 4.19 ERA this season. He tossed 7 innings of shut out ball against the Mets in his last outing. Ross is 0-2 with a 7.36 in his last 3, including surrendering 6 runs in 6 innings against the A's in his last start. The Rockies have won 7 of 9 and the Rangers have dropped 6 of 8. 5Dimes.eu has the best line on this one.

$10 on LA Angels (Wilson) [-1.5 @ +155] over NY Yankees (Kuroda)

Wilson is 2-1 with a 2.37 ERA in his last three trips to the bump, including an 8 inning, 1 run outing against the Indians in his last start. Kuroda is 0-2 with a 6.61 in his last 3. The Angels have won 5 of 7 while the Yankees have dropped 5 of 6. 5Dimes has the best price on this one.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  ($25.50)
Current Bankroll                                        $1,474.50

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, May 5th

Three games on tap tonight look worthwhile.

$40 on Detroit (Scherzer) [-1.5 @ -120] over Houston (Cosart)

Scherzer is 3-0 with a 1.42 ERA in his last 3 starts. Cosart is 0-1, 7.62 in his last 3. The Tigers have won 5 straight while the Astros have dropped 4 of 5.

$10 on Colorado (Lyles) [-1.5 @ +170] over Texas (Perez)

Lyles is 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA in his last 3 trips to the bump. He's 2-0 with a 0.66 at home this season. Perez is 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA in his last 3 starts. The Rockies have won 6 of their last 8 and the Rangers have dropped 5 of 7.

$10 on LA Angels (Weaver) [-1.5 @ +140] over NY Yankees (Phelps)

Weaver is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last 3 outings. Phelps is making his first start. The Angels have won 4 of 6 and the Yankees have lost 4 of 5. New York leads the season series 2-1.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  ($88.50)
Current Bankroll                                        $1,421.50

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

Cancer Returns

Easter 2014

A little over two years ago, my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. It was caught early and treated successfully with a cyberknife procedure.

After an early April catscan revealed some change in the lymph nodes in the same area of her right lung, a petscan was ordered. The petscan is used to reveal cancerous cells by "lighting up" during the test. Mom had several that lit up.

She'll head down to Houston later this month for a biopsy and then we will see what lies ahead. The last time she had this procedure done her lung collapsed and she spent a couple days in the hospital. It's likely to happen again according to her doctor.

Wonderful.

So it looks like the road will get bumpy for Ma Duck and the rest of us. Prayers, good thoughts, positive karma... whatever good energy you can provide will be appreciated as we begin this journey once again.

As my friend Josie says, "Cancer sucks."

Amen.

MLB Picks, May 2nd

Only one game look good on today's schedule.

$33 @ -165 on St. Louis (Wainwright) over ChiCubs (Wood)

Wainwright hasn't surrendered a run in his last 3 starts. Wood is 1-2 with a 3.93 ERA in his last 3. The Cubs have dropped 5 of 7.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  ($55.50)
Current Bankroll                                        $1,444.50

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!