August 2nd MLB Daily Picks

American League
7:05 PM ET ROOT/MASN
Seattle
Baltimore
Sea: A. Harang (5-9, 4.89 ERA)
Bal: C. Tillman (13-3, 3.62 ERA)  Pick: Orioles, I mean Tillman has an 13-3 record and they are playing the Mariners.

7:08 PM ET CSN/FSDT
Chi White Sox (40-66, 18-38 Road)
Detroit (61-45, 34-19 Home)
CWS: H. Santiago (3-6, 3.33 ERA)
Det: D. Fister (9-5, 3.67 ERA)    Pick: Tigers: The 34-19 Home record say’s it all.

8:10 PM ET CSN/FSN
Houston
Minnesota
Hou: D. Keuchel (5-5, 4.63 ERA)
Min: S. Deduno (7-4, 3.18 ERA)  Pick: Twins Astros have an 18-34 road record.
10:05 PM ET FSW
Toronto
LA Angels
Tor: T. Redmond (1-1, 3.81 ERA)
LAA: T. Hanson (4-2, 5.15 ERA)   Pick: Angels, Neither team is really good. I just guessed at this one.
10:05 PM ET KTXA/CSCA
Texas
Oakland
Tex: A. Ogando (4-3, 3.05 ERA)
Oak: T. Milone (9-8, 4.10 ERA)  Pick: A’s, Oakland has 3.5 game lead in the west. This is an big series for both teams. Texas could either gain or lose ground. Oakland has an 29-27 road record, while Texas has an 33-24 home record.

Interleague
7:10 PM ET FSAZ/NESN
Arizona
Boston
Ari: R. Delgado (3-3, 2.85 ERA)
Bos: J. Lester (10-6, 4.27 ERA)   Pick: Boston. Boston has an 36-20 Home record and sitting in first place, in the AL East.
7:10 PM ET FSKC/SNY
Kansas City (54-51, 27-27 Road)
NY Mets (48-58, 21-30 Home)
KC: W. Davis (5-9, 5.50 ERA)
NYM: D. Gee (7-8, 4.13 ERA)   Pick: Royals. Royal’s have an 9 game winning streak.

7:10 PM ET STOh/FSFL
Cleveland (60-48, 23-29 Road)
Miami (42-65, 25-30 Home)
Cle: U. Jimenez (8-5, 4.17 ERA)
Mia: J. Fernandez (7-5, 2.71 ERA)  Pick. Indians. How has Miami even won 42 games at this point? The are an AAA team playing in the Big Leagues.

7:10 PM ET CSBy/SUN
San Francisco
Tampa Bay
SF: M. Bumgarner (10-6, 2.76 ERA)
TB: C. Archer (6-3, 2.39 ERA)   Pick: Rays. Tampa Bay has an 35-20 home record, while the Giants are 20-32 on the Road.
10:10 PM ET YES/FSSD
NY Yankees (56-51, 27-26 Road)
San Diego (50-59, 29-24 Home)
NYY: C. Sabathia (9-9, 4.65 ERA)
SD: A. Cashner (7-5, 3.88 ERA)   Pick: Yankees.  Just because I like C.C.

National League
4:05 PM ET PT/WGN
LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs
LAD: H. Ryu (9-3, 3.14 ERA)
ChC: T. Wood (7-7, 2.79 ERA)   Pick: Dodger’s. Both of the starters were 2013 All-Stars but the dodger’s have been the hottest team in Baseball. Including an 8-2 record in their last 10 games.
7:05 PM ET FSSO/CSN
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Atl: K. Medlen (7-10, 3.74 ERA)
Phi: E. Martin (0-0, – ERA)  Pick: Braves. Atlanta has an six game win streak going for them, along with an 8-2 record during the last 10 games.
7:05 PM ET ROOT/ROOT
Colorado
Pittsburgh
Col: J. Chacin (9-5, 3.54 ERA)
Pit: G. Cole (5-4, 3.56 ERA)   Pick: Pirates. Looks like they are not pretenders this year. Happy for them and Their fans.
7:10 PM ET FSMW/FSOH
St. Louis
Cincinnati
StL: S. Miller (10-7, 2.79 ERA)
Cin: B. Arroyo (9-8, 3.26 ERA)  Pick: Reds. Reds have an 32-17 Home record. St. Louis is 1-7 on their current road trip if the score holds up in this Pirates/Cardinals game. Cardinals winning 13-0 bot 9th. ( At the time of this Writing. )
8:10 PM ET MAS2/FSWI
Washington
Milwaukee
Was: J. Zimmermann (12-6, 3.19 ERA)
Mil: T. Gorzelanny (2-4, 2.83 ERA) Pick: Nationals. The Nationals do have an 21-31 road record in 2013.

5/28 Indians @ Reds

 

Cleveland Indians 27-23 ( 12-13 on the Road )

CF Bourn 2B Kipnis SS Cabrera 1B Swisher C Santana 3B Reynolds LF Brantley RF Stubbs

* Indians Broadcaster made some disturbing comment’s during last nigh’t Indians/Reds game. here is a link to well written article about it.

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2013/05/28/indians-announcer-wanted-swisher-to-knock-it-right-off-the-temple-of-aroldis-chapman/

 32-19, ( AT GABP 19-7 )

CF Choo SS Cozart 1B Votto 2B Phillips RF Bruce LF Paul C Mesoraco 3B Hannahan SP #55 #TeamLatos

*Mat Latos 18-4, 21ND as a Cincinnati Reds.

#RedsUpdate Off day 5/22

 

Well the Cincinnati Reds have an off day, I’am lost when they have a off day. Their is not much other Baseball today either. So with that said today we are going to take a look at the Cincinnati Reds upcoming schedule.

Reds are a season High 29-18 and 1.5 Games back from the 30-16 St. Louis Cardinals. I still believe come September these two, Baseball clubs will be battling it out for the NL Central title, it’s going to be fun to watch.

REDS SCHEDULE

May 24-26 ( Weekend series ) Vs the Chicago Cubs ( 18-27 )

May 27-28 ( Monday & Tuesday ) Vs the Cleveland Indians ( 26-19 )

May 29-30 ( Wednesday & Thursday ) at the Cleveland Indians

May 31, June 1,2 ( Friday, Saturday, Sunday ) at the Pittsburgh Pirates ( 28-18 )

 

* The Reds are coming off a 7-2 Road Trip, They are 13-12 overall. Pretty Good since they started the season at a whopping 1-8.

* Reds are 16-6 at home ( Best start at Home since 1994 I believe )

Red Hot

 

This Choo Guy ever heard of him? If you’re in Cincinnati you have. This guy is a on base machine. Choo has a .449 OBP ( On base Percentage ), Only Votto has a better OBP .484. Choo has a 3 slash line of .300/.449/.539 pretty good for a lead off guy huh.

Reds upcoming Pitching

Friday RHP Bronson Arroyo ( 4-4, 3.28 ) vs RHP Scott Feldman ( 4-3, 2.19 )

Saturday RHP Homer Bailey ( 2-3, 3.09 ) vs RHP Travis Wood ( 4-2, 2.24 )

Sunday RHP Johnny Cueto ( 2-0, 3.22 ) vs RHP Matt Garza ( 0-0, 0.00 )

 

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Reds Outlook

 

Today were are going to take a look at the Reds first five week’s of play. The Reds have a 19-15 record. They set, two game’s back of the 20-12 St. Louis Cardinals. The reds have five walk off, out of their 13 home wins. The 3 slash line for Reds at home .264/.344/.427 and 22 Home runs at Great American Ball Park. They have won all five series they have played at G.A.B.P. 2-1 vs LLA, 2-1 vs WASH, 3-0 vs PHI, 3-1 vs MIA, 2-1 vs CHC.

   Away from G.A.B.P is a different story for the Cincinnati Reds. They have a 3 slash line of   .224/.312/.329. and only 9 Home Runs. The have a 6-10 Road Record. The Only Road series win came in Chicago where they swept the Cubs. 1-2 @STL, 0-3 @PIT, 1-3 @WASH, 1-2 @STL, 3-0 @CHC.

 

 

Two of the bright spot’s of the Cincinnati Reds Lineup have been, CF Shin Soo Choo. Choo has been a on base machine for the Reds, Choo has a 3 slash line of .333/.465/.587. Choo  also lead the league in Hit-By- Pitches with eleven of them. Choo has also hit 7 Home runs and has 15 RBI.  The Other bright spot of the Reds offense is second baseman Brandon Phillips. Phillips has 3 slash line of .281/.324/.461, has 5HR, along with 29RBI.

 

The Reds have one of the best rotation’s in baseball Homer Bailey, Bronson Arroyo, Mike Leake, Tony Cingrani, Mat Latos. Johnny Cueto has been hurt but the Rookie Tony Cingrani has been a nice addition to the Reds pitching staff. Cingrani has had four start’s ( 24.1 IP, 7R, 7ER, 5BB, 30K). He is also a Left Hander with an above average fastball. Mat Latos has been light’s out for the Reds, since they picked up from the Padres. Latos this year has 3-0 record, along with a 2.23 ERA. 

REDS remaining May schedule

10-12 vs Brewers

14-16 @ MIA

17-19 @PHI

20-22 @NYM

24-25 @CHC

27-28 VS CLE

29-30 @ CLE

31 @ PIT