Can Braves take second straight from Pirates? Atlanta interim manager Brian Snitker scored a surprise victory in his second game on the job. Tonight, aims for a game-split vs. NL Central heavyweight Pittsburgh.
Author: Brad Burns
Will Dodgers snag second straight from Halos? The Angels’ four-game winning streak was fun while it lasted. Clayton Kershaw brought the Halos back down to earth yesterday, though, with a four-hit gem.
Can White Sox halt losing skid vs. Astros? Mat Latos seems to have stepped into a time machine. That, or the South Side simply suits him better than coastal weather.
Lackey, Cubs to lock down Brewers tonight? The Cubs’ bombastic offense doesn’t get held down often, which made yesterday’s pedestrian showing against the woeful Brewers that much more surprising.
Will Blue Jays get back on track vs. Rays? The Blue Jays aren’t accustomed to being outslugged, but that’s precisely what has happened of late. They’ll lean on an unconventional pitching option tonight in an effort to salvage a maddening series vs. the Rays.
Can Cardinals contain Arenado, Rockies? Since 2010, the Cardinals own a 17-5 record at Busch Stadium against the Rockies. Such numbers meant very little on Tuesday.
Who wins big series between Mets, Nationals? Having watched their top flamethrower engulf the Nationals on Tuesday, the Mets send a different sort of weapon to the mound tonight in the hope of clinching a key early-season series.
Can BoSox bounce back in matinee vs. Royals? Boston’s rollicking offense slowed down in last night’s series opener against the Royals, but only marginally. Can the reigning World Series champions really apply the clamps today?
O’s to extend Mariners’ road rut? The Mariners remain the best road team in the American League, but are cracks beginning to show in the armor?
Ortiz, BoSox to blast off in Kansas City? From Jackie Bradley Jr.’s 21-game hitting streak to the triumphant farewell tour of David Ortiz, the Red Sox have no shortage of positives to which to point. And AL East rivals are all too aware of as much.