by SeanBo | Jul 27, 2023 | 6TH SLOT
Last Friday of July, so let’s cap it off on a high note, MLBbro.com fam! If you tuned in last week, we hit the triple play and walked into the weekend a perfect 3-0. Today we’re hoping to score bigger than the head honcho @RobParkermlbro at the upcoming NABJ convention honoring our boss.
ANYWHO…let’s get to the picks!
- Luis Arraez has been cookin’ for the Miami Marlins (-150). Nevermind the Marlins’ post all star break slump, their third year second baseman has maintained his hot streak at the plate, and his batting average is still well above .300 and nearly touching .400 (currently .376).
The Detroit Tigers (+130) are hoping to cool Arraez off, and hope that starter Reese Olson (1 win – 4 losses, 4.53 ERA) can finally land his second win of the year. I have a feeling that win won’t happen when they visit South Beach, as the Tiger’s offense is ranked in the bottom five in all offensive categories.
Bros Best Bet. Marlins ML (-150)
2. The AL (B)East is in full effect, as the New York Yankees (-125) are road favorites against the division leading Baltimore Orioles (+105). “How Sway?” One reason and one reason only, the Yankee’s premiere ace, Gerritt Cole (9 wins – 2 losses, 2.78 ERA). Cole has proven to be the one consistent on a team of inconsistency, and he’s hoping his 144 strikeout count climbs against the Orioles who are ranked ninth in both runs scored and slugging percentage. Sidenote:
Could we see the return of MLBbro Aaron Judge?
No Judge. No Contest. Orioles RL +1.5 (-150).
3. Somebody finally woke up the Philadelphia Phillies (-165) to get things going in their 2023 campaign. The Phillies have won three of their last four, and their starter Zack Wheeler (7 wins – 5 losses, 3.88 ERA) has yet to lose this month.
The same can be said about the PIttsburgh Pirates’ (+140) starter Mitch Keller (9 wins – 6 losses, 4.01 ERA). His undefeated month was powered by a sudden surge in run support, as the Pirates achieved nine runs scored in his four July starts. Unfortunately for Mitch, the Pirates haven’t reached nine runs in their last seven games played.
Philly fasho’. Phillies ML (-165)
by SeanBo | Jul 21, 2023 | 6TH SLOT
Welcome back, MLBbro.com family! We hope you all have those air-conditioners turned up in the midst of this nationwide heat wave. While you stay cool, we’re staying HOT with our three MLB picks this Friday.
Not quite as hot as the big boss Rob Parker when he finds out they raised the prices for soda at his local wing joint, but that’s neither here nor there.
ANYWHO…let’s get to the picks!
1) The San Diego Padres (-145) are hoping to get on a hot streak of their own, as they hope to avoid one of the most disappointing seasons of their history. After showing glimpses of greatness last year, they’re hoping righty Seth Lugo (3 wins – 4 losses, 3.78 ERA) can get them back on the same track they were on during their 2022 playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers (+122), meanwhile, are on a mini-streak of their own (two wins counts as a streak right?). Unfortunately for them and their rookie starter Reese Olson (1 win – 3 losses, 3.96 ERA), the trends would say that streak ends. Road favorites are currently winning at a 65% clip.
Ride the heat wave. Padres ML (-145)
2) In a battle of division leaders, the Milwaukee Brewers (+105) host the Atlanta Braves (-125). Neither team is bringing their best to the mound, as the Braves’ Mike Soroka and the Brew Crew’s Freddy Peralta are both uncomfortably over a 4.25 ERA. With each teams’ offenses humming, this should be a barn-burner.
Bros Best Bet. Brewers/Braves Over 9 total runs (-110).
3) The unicorn closes out our day, as Shohei Ohtani (7 wins – 5 losses, 3.5 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (-195) hope the Pittsburgh Pirates (+162) can’t stand the SoCal heat. Pirates’ starter Johan Oviedo (3 wins – 10 losses, 4.53 ERA) has been ice cold. Losing all five of his last starts doesn’t bode well for the black and yellow, but will Shohei still have the same velocity with his blistered finger?
No sweat. Angels RL -1.5 (-115)
by SeanBo | Jun 2, 2023 | 6TH SLOT
Take a big sip of water MLBbro.com fam! We have been on a RUN the last week. Six big wins and just two losses if you’re following us (Twitter: @MLBbrodotcom), and that equates to our bankrolls being up four units. Units so big that Randy Johnson would be proud. Before the big boss Rob Parker breaks out the baby oil and KOOLs, let’s get to these picks!
- It’s getting hot and heavy in the ‘Natti! The Cincinnati Reds (+150) broke out the brooms as they swept the Cubs and Red Sox to end the month of May on a five-game winning streak. They look to keep that fire stoked against the up and down Milwaukee Brewers (-175), who are far from safe in their top spot over the NL Central.
The Reds are marching out their left-handed rookie, Brandon Williamson (0 wins – 0 losses, 5.02 ERA) to take on the Brewer’s ace Corbin Burnes (4 wins – 4 losses, 3.68 ERA). Even with Burnes’s subpar start to the season, his experience should elevate his teams play in this interdivision battle.
With 59 strikeouts on the season, Burnes hopes to slow down the top three ranked on base percentage team on their home field.
Time to throw some water on their parade. I got the Brewers ML (-175).
2. My Oakland A’s (+175) are a bad team. The team is SO BAD, the fans are showing up just to boo and hold up signs denouncing the owners and their plans to move to Las Vegas. The A’s almost looked relieved to go on a cross country road trip (they beat the Braves…TWICE), but that ends when they face the Miami Marlins (-205).
The Marlins rookie righty Edward Cabrera (3 wins – 4 losses, 5.02 ERA) should have the start of his career against the bottom of the barrel ranked A’s offense (bottom 10 in every offensive category). The Marlins offense should put up double digits against the A’s Hogan Harris and his 10.13 ERA.
This should be a deadly case of the “Miami Flu.” Bro’s Best Bet is Marlins ML (-205)
3. As we mentioned, the Atlanta Braves (-125) dropped back to back games against the horrible A’s. It may have been a stroke of luck, though, as the Braves continue to rule the NL East behind the instant offense combo of Ronald Acuna Jr (.324 batting average) and Matt Olson (17 home runs, 42 RBIs).
The Arizona Cardinals (+105) are looking for the luck they had to start the season, as they hope to keep pace with their division leading Dodgers. After winning their last four games of May, starter Merrill Kelly (6 wins – 3 losses, 2.83 ERA) is poised to silence the noisy bats of the Braves and keep this game within reach.
Pitching battle to end our night! Braves/Diamondbacks UNDER 9 total runs
by SeanBo | May 26, 2023 | 6TH SLOT
It’s our favorite weekend for baseball, as we bring in the unofficial start of summer with Memorial Day Weekend. If you’re anything like the MLBbro.com big boss, Rob Parker, you’re currently reading this column while you plot your holiday meal of ribs, steak, BONE-IN wings, and maybe a glizzy (or three) before taking in some baseball. Don’t fill up on tubular meats and diet cola just yet! We have three picks to make your pockets as fat as your waistline.
- The Tampa Bay Rays (no lines posted) have been cooking! The “hot dogs” of the ridiculously competitive AL East, they are dominating on the mound (eight total shutouts, 3.71 combined ERA, 190 runs allowed) and at the plate (top two in EVERY offensive statistical category). They look to dish an “L” to another division leader in the Los Angeles Dodgers (no lines posted), whose top five offensive rankings in runs, slugging percentage and home runs have proven too much for most of their rivals to chew on.
This is where pitching matchups are key. With both teams serving up major offensive numbers, it’s going to be a feast when paired with the Dodgers’ Noah Syndergaard (1 win – 3 losses, 5.88 ERA) and the Rays’ Cooper Criswell (no wins – 1 loss, 7.94 ERA). With these two pitchers getting the start, it’s going to be a buffet line at home plate.
Nom nom nom. Take Dodgers/Rays OVER 9 total runs.
- It’s been a pressure-cooker season thus far for both the San Diego Padres (no odds posted) and the New York Yankees (no odds posted). After both teams came in as a couple of tastier options to win the World Series in 2023 for futures bettors, neither team has played consistently winning ball to lead their divisions at any point this year.
There are some sweet spots for each roster, though, as Xander Bogaerts is experiencing a renaissance season (.261 BA, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs) and Aaron Judge (.298 BA, 14 HRs, 33 RBIs) is making his case for a back-to-back MVP. Xander’s offensive performance won’t be enough to mask the putrid pitching coming from Padre’s starter Joe Musgrove (1 win – 2 losses, 6.75 ERA).
Dig in. New York Yankees ML.
- Las Vegas will now be home to gambling, 5-star dining, and the Athletics (+210). As a life-long Oakland A’s fan, this is one bitter pill to swallow as Clark County claims another franchise from The Bay. Never mind this team is on a historical losing streak, this kind of pain can be felt deep in every NorCal baseball fan’s gut.
The Houston Astros (-280) may as well be vultures circling a fresh kill. Sure they are middle-of-the-pack in most offensive categories, but it won’t take much to eat up the A’s James Kaprielian (0 wins – 4 losses, 8.68 ERA) who has been serving up meatballs whenever he’s on the bump.
Get your appetite whet with my Bro’s best bet! Astros RL -1.5 (-152).
by SeanBo | May 12, 2023 | 6TH SLOT
We made it to a Friday MLBbros and gals!
If you’re new to the column, I pick three MLB winners for you and even throw in a best bet for those who want to dip their toe in the action. If you love the picks, we welcome you back every weekday for my daily best bets on @MLBbrodotcom via Twitter. If you hate the picks, well then go let my boss @RobParkerFS1 know. He absolutely loves negative feedback (and Lebron James).
ANYWHO…let’s get to the picks!
1. “The Orioles and Pirates are good.” It’s been a few years since we could say this sentence with a straight face, and yet here we are. 2023 started off great for the Pittsburgh Pirates (+135), but they’re barely hanging onto the top spot in the NL Central after dropping eight of their last nine games. The Baltimore Orioles (-155), meanwhile, continue to battle in the toughest division in baseball as they try to catch the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays.
This matchup will feature neither of the teams’ best pitchers, as both Johan Oviedo (2 wins – 3 losses) for the Pirates and Kyle Bradish (1 win – 1 loss) for the Orioles have sky-high ERAs over 5.5. The fact that both teams are in the top half in the MLB in most offensive categories leaves me scratching my head why the bookies placed the over/under on runs at 8.
Take the Pirates and Orioles OVER 8 total runs.
2. Rest in peace, Vida Blue. The passing of one of 15 Black Aces in MLB history hit hard for our MLBbro team and was especially difficult for Oakland A’s (+162) fans who are in the midst of an historically bad season.
The Texas Rangers (-195), conversely, are hoping to erase their recent history of mediocre play as they sit atop the AL West. Their lefty starter Martin Perez (4 wins – 1 loss, 3.86 ERA) is aging like a fine wine. He’s traded in his velocity for better ball placement on his way to 28 Ks already in the season. Oh, did I mention run support? It doesn’t hurt that the Ranger’s offense also ranks in the top 10 in every offensive category.
Easy call on today’s Bro’s Best Bet, Rangers Moneyline (-195).
3. Our final matchup features one of my favorite new school rivalries, as the San Diego Padres (+118) head up I-5 to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-140). Despite the star power, both offenses are middling as injuries and underwhelming production from their most notable stars has left much to be desired in SoCal. The pitching matchup, though, will be key. Blake Snell (1 win – 5 losses, 4.89 ERA) is a MUST FADE.
Give me the Dodgers Moneyline (-125).
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