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San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/19/2014

Tim Lincecum had his best outing of the season last Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he was still only able to go five innings and ended up with a no decision. He scattered five hits and gave up just one earned run in the game while striking out five and walking none. He'll need to have a few more of those types of outings to lower his 7.20 ERA.

San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

On Saturday night, Petco Park will be home to this showdown in the National League West division when the San Francisco Giants take on the San Diego Padres. Getting the ball for the Giants will be former Atlanta Brave Tim Hudson, while Padres left hander Eric Stults will take the ball.

Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2014

Coors Field will be the home on Saturday night to a game between the National League East representative Philadelphia Phillies and the NL West representative Colorado Rockies. The visiting team will send Kyle Kendrick to the mound while the Rockies will counter with Jordan Lyles.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2014

The Arizona Diamondbacks will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers from Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. The Diamondbacks will send right hander Mike Bolsinger to the mound to take on Dan Haren. Bolsinger, the 26-year-old native of McKinney, Texas, will be making 2nd appearance of the season and his career.

Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas will be home to an American League showdown between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers. Throwing the ball for the White Sox will be left hander Jose Quintana, while the Rangers will go with right hander Colby Lewis.

Seattle Mariners at Miami Marlins Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

Marlins Park will be home to an interleague showdown between the American League West division Seattle Mariners and the National League East division Miami Marlins. The Mariners will send left hander Roenis Elias to the mound to take on right hander Henderson Alvarez.

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2014

Tropicana Field will be home to an interesting matchup on Saturday night when the New York Yankees come to town to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees will send 27-year-old Ivan Nova to the mound to take on 25-year-old Chris Archer.

Atlanta Braves at New York Mets Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2014

One of the best rivalries in the National League over the past 15 years has been the Atlanta Braves vs. the New York Mets. On Saturday night, they will continue this when Atlanta travels to Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. This game will feature a showdown of 2 veterans who both signed nice contracts in the offseason, Ervin Santana and Bartolo Colon.

Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

On Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates will welcome the first place Milwaukee Brewers to PNC Park for this National League Central showdown. The visiting team will send one of their best pitchers to the mound for the start when Matt Garza gets the ball. The Pirates will counter with left hander Wandy Rodriguez.

Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2014

On Saturday afternoon, the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. will be home to this American League West division showdown between the Oakland Athletics and the visiting Houston Astros. The home team will send left hander Scott Kazmir to the mound for the start, while the Astros will counter with a lefty of their own, Brett Oberholtzer.

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

Kevin Correia has given the Twins some quality innings despite his 0 – 1 record and his 5.30 ERA. In his last start, which was against the Royals, he gave up 3 runs on 6 hits with a walk and 2 strikeouts in 7 innings of work. He didn’t get the decision but it was still a good start. Last season, Correia posted a 9 – 13 record with an ERA of 4.18 in 31 starts.

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2014

Wrigley Field will once again be home on Saturday afternoon to a game between the National League Central division rivals, the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs. The Reds will be led in this game by starting pitcher Tony Cingrani, while the home team will counter with Edwin Jackson.

Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2014

Felix Doubront has had a tough time of it this season with a 1 – 2 record and a 6.75 ERA in 3 starts. His last start was the first time that he went over 5 innings and he still ended up with the loss. Last season, Doubront was 11 – 6 with a 4.32 ERA in 27 starts and 2 relief appearances.

Los Angeles Angels at Detroit Tigers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/18/2014

2014 hasn’t been as kind to Max Scherzer as 2013 was. He has a 0 – 1 record and an ERA of 2.70 coming into this start and his previous start had mixed results. Scherzer struck out 10 but he gave up 4 runs on 4 hits in just 5 innings. It just doesn’t look like the same Max Scherzer that went 21 - 3 with an ERA of 2.90 en route to a Cy Young Award in 2013.

Toronto Blue Jays at Cleveland Indians Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/18/2014

Mark Buehrle has been impressive in his first three starts of the year. With a 3 - 0 record and an ERA of 0.86, this season could be one of the best ever for Buehrle. In his last start, he went 7 innings and surrendered a run on 5 hits. Last season, Buehrle was 12 – 10 with an ERA of 4.15 in 33 starts.

St Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/18/2014

Lance Lynn is pitching some of the best baseball of his career. He has won all three of his starts with an ERA of 4.00 and his last outing was his best. Lynn went 7 innings and allowed just 3 hits and 3 walks while striking out 11. If Lynn continues pitching this well, he will certainly better last season’s 15 – 10 record and 3.97 ERA in 33 starts.

San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/17/2014

Something's got to give when Matt Cain (0-2) goes up against the unlucky Tyson Ross (1-2) and the Padres. Giants fans who were whispering that Cain had lost his zip after giving up 5 runs in 6 innings to the Dodgers were immediately silenced as the 29-year-old allowed only 4 hits and 1 run to the Rockies, only to lose 0-1.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/17/2014

Wade Miley (2-2) has his work cut out for him if he wants to get Arizona kickstarted on getting out of the NL West basement as they square off with Zack Greinke (3-0) and the Dodgers. Miley aims to trim his ERA from the sky-high 5.04 it sits at now, thanks in a large part to giving up 8 runs to the Dodgers in 10 IP so far in 2014.

Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/17/2014

Jarred Cosart had his best start of the young season on Saturday when he was able to go seven strong innings against the Texas Rangers. He gave up three earned runs on six hits while striking out eight and walking two. Cosart didn't end up factoring into the decision, but the Astros did end up winning the game 6-5.

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.