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My Mariners vs. Red Sox predictions and MLB picks for Tuesday, Sept. 1 are back the Red Sox (57%) at a fair price today.

Look for Boston to get on top of Bryan Woo early while the Mariners offense sputters, with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET at Fenway Park.

Who will win Mariners vs Red Sox today: Red Sox moneyline (57%)

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The Boston Red Sox have yet to announce their starter for today as of 11:30 a.m. ET, but that does not matter because the Seattle Mariners have Bryan Woo on the mound.

Road starts have been Woo's kryptonite. He sports a 5.96 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP while allowing a hard-hit rate over 46%.

On top of that, the Mariners’ bats are still ice cold, and shockingly, it is just Cal Raleigh producing at the moment.

“Wha- what do you mean, they put up eight runs last night?!”

Seattle’s last six games: 57 wRC+, .246 wOBA, 30.6% strikeout rate, .534 OPS, and .119 ISO.

Oh, they are on fire. (Sarcasm.)

Boston, on the other hand, does not have the greatest numbers over its last six, mainly due to sleepwalking through its series against the Yankees. However, over its previous 12 games, the Red Sox at least have a sub-19% strikeout rate, .731 OPS, 104 wRC+, and .326 wOBA.

It is the Red Sox or nothing here. Play to 60%.

COVERS INTEL: Roman Anthony is batting .500, with a 1.000 SLG and a 1.556 OPS since his return.

Mariners vs Red Sox Over/Under pick: Over 7.5 (49%)

With Woo on the road, where his struggles have been very real, the Red Sox should be able to rack up some early runs. Opponents are averaging 3.7 runs per game against Woo on the road, so we should see some runs this evening.

The Red Sox were supposed to start Sonny Gray, who has been nails this season. However, regardless of who is on the mound for Boston, the Over is still the lean up to 52%.

Mariners vs Red Sox home run prediction: Roman Anthony (14%)

Despite having only two games under his belt since returning from injury, Roman Anthony has been gearing up to leave the yard since the second he stepped back into the box.

Four of the last eight batted balls by the Red Sox future star have left the bat at over 101 mph. That much hard contact is bound to find the bleachers eventually, so why not against a guy who struggles away from home?

Against left-handed hitters on the road, Woo is allowing a 46% hard-hit rate and a 66.4% elevation rate. Over his last 30 batters faced, hitters are generating nearly a 70% hard-hit rate, a 13.6% barrel rate, and a 72.7% elevation rate.

Anthony covers more than 87% of Woo’s arsenal, making this a very strong look this evening.

Mariners vs Red Sox weather

Possible delay due to rain. There is a 67% chance of precipitation, with 11 mph winds blowing right to left.

Mariners vs Red Sox odds

• Moneyline: Mariners 47% | Red Sox 54%
• Run line: Mariners +1.5 (66%) | Red Sox -1.5 (35%)
• Over/Under: Over 7.5 (46%) | Under 7.5 (55%)

Mariners vs Red Sox trend

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The Mets announced their September call-ups on Tuesday afternoon, which included a bit of a surprising move. 

New York called up right-handed reliever Dylan Ross and outfielder Nick Morabito, and while Morabito was previously announced as an upcoming move by interim manager Andy Green, Ross was not. 

Green said on Monday that right-hander Justin Hagenman would get the call up, but calling up Ross gives the Mets a fresh arm for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. 

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Hagenman will still be activated to start Wednesday's series finale against Tampa. 

The 26-year-old Ross, who has yet to make his major league debut, has struggled with Triple-A Syracuse this season, pitching to a 6.94 ERA in 38 appearances with the club. He was great for Syracuse in 2025, though, posting a 1.69 ERA in 28 appearances, looking very much like a future piece of the Mets bullpen.

"Spring training was tough for him. He was never quite healthy, took him a while to get going," Green said of Ross. "Once he finally did get going, he scuffled to find the strike zone consistently, find his split, which he's kind of lived with his entire career as his best pitch. In the last month, he's trended really positively -- the fastball velocity up near 100 [MPH] at times, split really playing well, and he's spinning the baseball too. So this things are all encouraging."

Morabito appeared in five games with the Mets earlier this season, though it was mostly as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement. He'll look to record his first major league hit on Tuesday night, as he's in the starting lineup in left field, batting ninth.

“I think he understands who he is pretty well right now," Green said before Tuesday's game. "It’s speed, it’s defense, it’s get on base, it’s play the outfield as aggressively as those other two young guys [Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing] we got out there. Should be a fun outfield.”  

Despite the 0-for-11 stint after his MLB debut, Green said the experience will “help him be on solid footing.”

“He just knows what he’s coming back to,” he said. “You never over-evaluate somebody’s first touch of the big leagues. There’s been a lot of guys that have been All-Stars and Hall of Famers that horribly at the very beginning. 

“There’s been a lot of us, like myself, who hit a home run in their first at-bat and then it’s all downhill from there. You can’t read much into these first couple of at-bats.” 

Green said the “beauty” of that experience earlier this year is the 23-year-old got the “first-time jitters out of the way."

“Now I’d like to get the first knock out of the way for him,” the interim skipper said.

Make no mistake about it, the San Diego Padres are here to stay. After being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays due to some incredible flukes, they got a win back against the Cincinnati Reds in their series opener Monday night. The club is fighting their way back into the postseason, attempting to stave off the Arizona Diamondbacks.

San Diego tallied five runs, four of which came in the fourth inning when starter Brady Singer surrendered six consecutive hits before recording an out on a bunt pop out. Singer got out of the inning inducing a 5-4-3 double play. But the damage had been done, and Michael King went on to throw six scoreless innings before Kyle Hart and Wandy Peralta slammed the door. It was everything the Padres needed.

Taking the mound

Nick Lodolo (CIN) v. Randy Vásquez (SD)

The 28-year-old Cincinnati mainstay has been hurt this season by a strange injury. Lodolo has a recurring blister on his throwing hand that’s due to the manner in which he throws his breaking balls. Because of that, Lodolo had two stints on the IL causing him to miss time.

That being said, Lodolo hasn’t been all that great when he has been on the mound. He’s pitched to a middling 5.24 ERA through 79 innings and has struggled to find consistency. In his last two outings, he’s given up 10 runs across 7 1/3 innings. Lodolo will be hoping to reverse that against a San Diego lineup that has finally found its stride.

On the other side, Vásquez finally seems to have discovered a groove. In his last seven appearances, the right-hander has gone 4-0 with a 2.29 ERA (35.1 IP). It’s been a fascinating turnaround for the righty after a miraculous start to the season and an incredibly difficult plummet following that auspicious beginning.

Vásquez’s season ERA speaks for itself (4.02), in that he has been good but not great. In his last two starts, he’s hurled 12 innings while allowing just three runs. If the Padres get that version of Vásquez against the Reds tonight, it will be difficult to hold them back from going for the sweep in tomorrow’s series finale.

Batter up!

With the news that Ethan Salas was promoted, the 20-year-old prospect could DH in today’s game to make his MLB debut. That said, it’s possible that manager Craig Stammen could wait until the club returns to Petco Park on Friday for Salas to make his debut at home. Regardless, it’s an exciting development for San Diego.

1. Fernando Tatis Jr., RF
2. Jake Cronenworth, 2B
3. Manny Machado, 3B
4. Ty France, 1B
5. Jackson Merrill, CF
6. Dustin Harris, DH
7. Xander Bogaerts, SS
8. Samad Taylor, LF
9. Freddy Fermin, C

Harris continued his recent hot streak on Monday night, going 2-for-5 with an RBI. The left fielder now owns a .300 batting average and .735 OPS on the season after going a blistering .471/.471/.529 during his San Diego tenure. Maybe the Padres finally have a long-term solution for their hole in left field.

Relief corps

King did exactly what he needed to do on Monday night: eat innings. The Padres’ bullpen was depleted after their series finale in Tampa Bay went into extra innings, with only Griffin Canning, Hart and Peralta readily available. Only the latter two were called upon after another commanding start from King.

That leaves the Friars with plenty of options if Vásquez reverts back to his less-than-stellar form. San Diego has Canning, Yuki Matsui, Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon, David Morgan and Bradgley Rodriguez available for Stammen to choose from once Vásquez departs the game.

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As we enter the season’s final month, the Royals will prepare to recall three younger players from the minor leagues to fill out their now-28-man roster. But we’re not here to talk about them; we’re here to talk about the things that have happened in the first five-ish months that occurred in the season. The Royals plan to compete in 2028, so let’s talk about some of the positives that have occurred this year that might lead us to believe that the team could be right!

Bobby Witt Jr. is still one of the top five best players in MLB, and he’s not fifth. His power is down significantly, leading to him having the worst season ISO of his career, but everything else is pointing up. He’s stolen just two fewer bases than last year despite missing more than a day or two for the first time in his career; he’s on the way to setting a career mark in walks, having reached a double-digit percentage for the first time; and he’s been on an absolute tear since returning from the injury list, slashing .306/.398/.459/.857.

That leads me to wonder if he was hurt for a while before he went on the IL, but I’ve had that question about a lot of guys. The fact that he was still as good as he was while potentially injured is just one more mark in his favor. But the stretch also coincides with him batting in front of a truly good bat, making it much more difficult to just pitch around him as some teams seemed content to do early in the season. Speaking of that bat…

Jac Caglianone was deemed a bust by many after he finished last season slashing .157/.237/.295/.532 in 62 games following his rocket ascent through the minor leagues. This year, after a bit of a slow start that was still miles ahead of last year, he is now slashing .284/.333/.499/.832 and is the most likely candidate for AL Player of the Month. He’s showing off not just the light tower power that everyone knew was there, but also an ability to hit for power to all fields that makes him incredibly dangerous on a level none but the best hitters are able to reach.

He may never be the best hitter in the league or win MVP awards because of his propensity to chase pitches, but his large frame and lightning-fast bat allow him to do damage with pitches that, technically speaking, he maybe oughtn’t swing at. But as Batman needs Robin, Bobby Witt Jr. has badly needed a sidekick, and Jac seems to be rising to the role wonderfully. Get a healthy Maikel Garcia batting cleanup – or maybe someone even better! – next season and the Royals could really be cooking with gas.

Carter Jensen was being perceived very differently by fans after last season and even early this year. Jensen’s September callup led to him slashing .300/.391/.550/.941. He started off hot this year, but rapidly cooled off and was slashing .236/.303/.421/.724. Add in some early defensive struggles and a single episode of oversleeping, and fans started to sour on the other left-handed 23-year-old in the everyday lineup.

However, he’s cleaned up his defense considerably, even moving into positives across many defensive stats on the whole. He still has some work to do on his blocking, but that’s OK. And after a long slump, he has slashed .244/.397/.467/.864 over the past couple of weeks, walking almost as many times as he has struck out. He needs to keep up the hot hitting to get his batting numbers back above average on the whole, but as a 23-year-old getting a lot more catching time than originally envisioned, a 98 wRC+ on the season is nothing to sneeze at.

Noah Cameron is the only pitcher on our list; most of the rest of them are hurt. And, obviously, it’s been a rough season for him in a lot of ways. But while Jac Caglianone is nearly guaranteed to be the AL Player of the Month, Cameron is certainly in the conversation for pitcher of the month. He made five starts totaling 33.2 innings and compiled a 1.87 ERA. One possible concern is that three of those starts saw him strike out three or fewer batters, but he has also allowed just a scoche over one hit per two innings, helping guide him to a 0.80 WHIP and has allowed only one home run. If you can’t even get a single runner per inning and you’re not hitting it over the wall, you can’t score runs.

Cameron will need to get the strikeout numbers back to what he was doing in the final three appearances of July to make people completely confident in his skills, and it would also be great to see him do in September what he did in August, but the 2.99 ERA of last season no longer seems entirely a fluke. Considering the Royals are in such dire need of starting pitching that Randy Dobnak and Daniel Lynch IV are going every day for them right now, having Cameron prove himself more than just a swingman for 2027 seems promising indeed.

So, all four of these players have done a lot to make us feel better about the team going forward. Even if you don’t think much of the 2027 squad’s chances, you have to like what these guys can do. But here’s the most important question. Which one makes you most excited for the future?

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The Chicago White Sox will look to even their series with the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

While Houston is a short home favorite ahead of the 8:10 p.m. first pitch, my top White Sox vs. Astros predictions and MLB picks call for Chicago to win tonight.

Who will win White Sox vs Astros today: White Sox moneyline (50.7%)

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The Chicago White Sox have an advantage on the mound and at the dish.

Chicago starter Sean Burke sports a solid 3.71 xERA and 3.86 xFIP, while Houston Astros righty Ronel Blanco checks in with respective 5.44 and 4.98 marks, in addition to carrying negative pitch values on three of his four offerings.

Additionally, the White Sox enter ranked 13th in wOBA and eighth in ISO against righties, and Chicago is also sixth in xwOBA over the past 14 days. 

So, with Houston ranking last in xwOBA during the same stretch, I am anticipating Burke holding the Astros in check enough for the Chicago bats to pull away tonight.

COVERS INTEL: Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco has surrendered 23 earned runs across 20 2/3 August innings with Triple-A Sugar Land, while allowing opposing hitters to bat .333.

White Sox vs Astros Over/Under pick: Over 8.5 (51.2%)

With Chicago set to put up crooked numbers tonight, this Over only needs Houston to chip in, and the Astros are also in line for continued statistical correction at the plate.

Houston is 11th in hard-hit rate with a 27th-ranked BABIP during the highlighted 14-day stretch, so after scoring six runs Monday, I like the Astros to do enough damage to send this total Over the number.

Plus, the White Sox have played to the Over in 26 of their last 45 away games (+5.20 Units / 11% ROI).

White Sox vs Astros home run prediction: Munetaka Murakami (24.2%)

It’s been 12 games since Chicago slugger Munetaka Murakami’s last homer, and he lands in the perfect matchup to snap out of the funk tonight.

Blanco has served up a massive .303 ISO to left-handed hitters, and Murakami’s hit 23 of his 29 bombs against righties while posting an equally mammoth .315 ISO.

MLB betting analyst Josh Inglis also pinpointed White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery as a target to go deep in his MLB home run picks.

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White Sox vs Astros weather

The retractable roof at Daikin Park will be closed for tonight's game.

White Sox vs Astros odds

• Moneyline: White Sox 52.4% | Astros 52.4%
• Run line: White Sox -1.5 (40.8%) | Astros +1.5 (63%)
• Over/Under: Over 8.5 (52.4%) | Under 8.5 (52.4%)

White Sox vs Astros trend

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Now that it is September, MLB teams can expand the roster from 26 to 28. The Royals also have an extra roster spot due to losing reliever John Schreiber to the Yankees on waivers. They filled those three spots by adding outfielder Drew Waters, and right-handed pitchers Easton McGee and Nolan Hoffman.

Waters has spent parts of the last four seasons with the Royals, hitting .234/.300/.369 with 14 home runs in 208 games, worth 0.6 rWAR. The 27-year-old switch-hitter has spent the entire season in Triple-A Omaha, hitting .251/.312/.420 with 12 home runs and 17 steals in 98 games.

McGee was up with the Royals earlier this year after he was acquired from the Brewers. He gave up seven runs in 5.1 innings in four games. He has pitched in parts of four MLB seasons with the Rays, Mariners, and Brewers, with a 4.55 ERA in 31.2 innings. The 28-year-old gave up 19 runs in 14 innings for Omaha.

Hoffman was acquired from the Phillies at the July trade deadline for minor leaguer Manuel Colon. He has made four MLB appearances with the Phillies, giving up five runs in 5.2 innings. In 39 minor league games, the 29-year-old has a 4.81 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 26 walks in 43 innings.

Complicating September callups is a looming work stoppage. Players that are added to the 40-man roster become part of the MLBPA, and if there is a lockout, they could be prohibited from team workout facilities, Arizona Fall League participation, or any game action if there is an extended stoppage. The minor league player’s union has a collective bargaining agreement that runs through next year, so non-40-man roster players can still play through a work stoppage.

After a quick flight, the Braves are back in Washington, DC for one last series against the Nationals this season. 

With RHP Jake Irvin on the mound, Walt Weiss is running yet another novel lineup today. 

Drake Baldwin will catch for AJ Smith-Shawver and bat leadoff. Ronald Acuña Jr.’s performance in the Rockies series was a sight for sore eyes, going 6-for-9 at the plate with some great moments in right field. He’ll try to keep the momentum going in the two-hole. Matt Olson is always where you expect him to be, both at first base and hitting third. 

Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego Mauricio Dubón? Well, today, he’ll be found at second base. He drops down a spot from where he’s been batting cleanup, where Michael Harris II will hit instead. It’s just a day off from the field today for Ozzie Albies, as he’s slotted in at sixth as the designated hitter. Austin Riley will follow. Brewer Hicklen gets the start in left field today and Ha-Seong Kim rounds us out at short and batting ninth. 

The Nationals have been without James Wood since August 4 after suffering a mild left oblique strain. But he’s homering in rehab and may be activated for tomorrow’s finale.

Instead, CJ Abrams will lead off for the Nats, followed by RF Dylan Crews and 3B Brady House. Cleanup hitter Daylen Lile is the reigning NL Player of the Week and had a multi-homer game yesterday versus Miami.

With the expansion of rosters, the Nationals selected the contract of corner infield prospect Yohandy Morales. He will make his MLB debut tonight as the designated hitter in the five-hole. Abimelec Ortiz will play first base and hit sixth. Harry Ford will catch for Jake Irvin and hit seventh, Jorbit Vivas will follow and play second base, and center fielder Jacob Young will hit ninth.

First pitch is at 6:45 pm ET.

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If you subscribe to the notion that ownership makes all the difference, better days may be in store for Los Angeles Angels fans as the keys to the team transfer from Arte Moreno to Stan Kroenke.

The Angels are changing owners.

And to see just how far this organization has fallen, you only need witness the outpouring across social media. Reactions hammer home the kind of optimism and hope normally relegated to Opening Day frivolity.

Kroenke's ownership into extends well into the sports landscape as he owns the L.A. Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth and Arsenal. Can he replicate success in the MLB?

Indeed, this certainly seems like a good day to be an Angels fan.

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers on Tuesday activated catcher Will Smith off the 60-day injured list, ending his three-month stint with neck inflammation. They also activated catcher Dalton Rushing and pitcher Justin Wrobleski from the injured list, and called up infielder Alex Freeland on the first day active roster limits expand from 26 players and 13 pitchers to 28 players and 14 pitchers.

Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment to make room for Smith on both the 40-man and active rosters. Alek Thomas was optioned to Triple-A, which likely means a lot more center field for Tommy Edman with Andy Pages still out with the broken left hand.

In five rehab games last week with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Smith had four hits in 16 at-bats, including a home run and two doubles, hitting .250/.250/.563. He caught 25 innings behind the plate in four games, and served as designated hitter in another game.

Smith last played for the Dodgers on June 5. In the last 73 games, Los Angeles catchers combined to hit .219/.283/.347 with a 74 wRC+ in 270 plate appearances, and a -0.1 FanGraphs WAR, ranking 25th among 30 MLB teams in wRC+ and 26th in fWAR.

Rortvedt was acquired from the Mets just before the August 3 trade deadline, and started nine of the last 24 games, filling in behind the plate alongside fellow trade re-acquisition Hunter Feduccia for four weeks. Rortvedt had five singles in 27 at-bats with the Dodgers, hitting .185/.185/.185.

He’s out of options, which brings us back to a familiar dance between the Dodgers and Rortvedt. Last November, the Dodgers tried to sneak him through waivers but he was claimed by the Reds, then claimed back by the Dodgers in February, only to be lost again on waivers to the Mets nine days later.

One would imagine Rortvedt if he clears waivers this time would stick around, as the Dodgers are the only team for whom he could play in the postseason for this year, as he was in their organization by September 1.

Rushing is back as an extra left-handed bat at the very least, but it will be interesting to see whether he’s limited to pinch-hitting duties only while he works his way back from a partially torn UCL.

Wrobleski made one rehab appearance with Oklahoma City on Saturday, getting four outs in a planned relief appearance. He allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts, and threw 34 pitches. He was sidelined for two-plus weeks with left forearm inflammation, having last pitched for the Dodgers on August 15.

Freeland made the opening day roster and played the first five weeks of the season in the majors, then another two months from late May until he was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on July 28.

He’s still the team leader on the season with 66 starts and 500 innings at second base, where Freeland posted five Defensive Runs Saved and three Outs Above Average, providing stability on defense.

A shortstop by trade, Freeland this season in Triple-A started 18 games at third, nine games each at shortstop and second base, plus twice as designated hitter.

Freeland in the majors this year hit .231/309/.313 with a 77 wRC+, but did much better as a left-handed batter, hitting .248/.330/.339 with a 90 wRC+, compared to only four hits in 30 at-bats, including a double and two walks batting right-handed.

With Oklahoma City, Freeland this year hit .259/.357/.430 with a 102 wRC+, and in 27 games since last getting optioned hit .257/.362/.358 with a 92 wRC+.

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All aboard for the full slate ahead!

My MLB moneyline predictions for tonight's slate include backing a lot of pricey favorites, which include the Philadelphia Phillies.

Before we dive in, be sure to check out all of our MLB picks on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

MLB moneyline picks for September 1

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Matchup	Pick
Mets vs Rays	55%
Padres vs Reds	55%
Giants vs Pirates	40%
Blue Jays vs Guardians	62%
Braves vs Nationals	38%
Mariners vs Red Sox	55%
Tigers vs Twins	54%
Marlins vs Royals	50%
Brewers vs Cubs	46%
A's vs Rangers	66%
White Sox vs Astros	50%
Orioles vs Rockies	42%
Yankees vs Angels	36%
Phillies vs Diamondbacks	55%
Cardinals vs Dodgers	36%

Prices courtesy of Polymarket as of 9-1.

Expert MLB moneyline picks for September 1

Mets vs Rays: Rays 

Rays win probability: 55%

Mets left-hander Sean Manaea has been getting lit up over his last five outings, allowing a 46% hard-hit rate, 17% barrel rate, and 5.29 xERA.

On the other side, Freddy Peralta has been improving since joining the Rays, posting a solid 3.57 ERA, 3.19 xERA and 0.79 WHIP over his last three starts.

The Mets’ offense has been pretty lifeless as of late, and with how bad Manaea has been, I expect the Rays’ bats to come to life this evening.

Padres vs Reds: Padres 

Padres win probability: 55%

It feels odd writing Randy Vasquez has been solid enough to trust this evening, but he has. He owns just a 2.98 xERA over his last five starts while also limiting hard-hit balls and barrels during that stretch.

Reds southpaw Nick Lodolo, on the other hand, has been horrible over his last five starts, posting a 6.75 ERA and 1.78 WHIP while allowing a 13% barrel rate to opposing hitters.

The Reds’ bats have come alive as of late, but they are still a very strikeout-heavy team. So, I’m taking the more trustworthy offense and the better arm at the moment.

Padres or nothing.

Giants vs Pirates: Giants 

Giants win probability: 40%

Does Paul Skenes have better numbers over his last few starts? Yes. But the Pirates’ bats are ice cold, while the Giants are heating up at the dish.

Plus, when was the last time Skenes got run support from his offense in a start where he shoved? Never.

Take the dog.

Blue Jays vs Guardians: Guardians 

Guardians win probability: 62%

Have the Blue Jays’ bats come alive over their last six games? Yes. However, when your starter owns a 9.35 ERA, a sub-2.00 WHIP and a near 18% walk rate over his last five starts, how can you trust that?

With Spencer Arrighetti on the mound for Toronto, it has to be the Guardians here.

Braves vs Nationals: Nationals 

Nationals win probability: 38%

Both starters this evening have been struggling — with both posting xERAs over 4.40 in their last three starts — making the underdog a little more enticing, especially with the Nationals swinging a hot bat as of late.

Over its last six games, Washington owns a .783 OPS, .181 ISO and 120 wRC+. With how inconsistent the Braves have been, the dog is the more intriguing look here.

Mariners vs Red Sox: Red Sox 

Red Sox win probability: 55%

Red Sox or nothing here.

With how poorly Bryan Woo pitches away from Seattle, the Red Sox should be able to take advantage of his flaws early and often.

For the full breakdown, check out my Mariners vs. Red Sox predictions.

Tigers vs Twins: Twins 

Twins win probability: 54%

Twins left-hander Connor Prielipp has faced some speed bumps over his last few starts, but his last three outings have produced some strong underlying metrics pointing toward improvement — including a 3.88 xERA and a 2.04% barrel rate.

The Tigers have been so cold at the plate that this is a Twins-or-nothing spot. Over the last week, Detroit owns a 30 wRC+, a .088 ISO and a .462 OPS.

Read more about this matchup in our Tigers vs. Twins predictions.

Marlins vs Royals: Royals

Royals win probability: 50%

There are very few teams in baseball as hot as the Kansas City Royals, and the Marlins are not one of them.

To keep it simple, the Marlins have a wRC+ under 100 over their last 12 games, while the Royals have a wRC+ above 115 over their last 21 games.

Plus, Randy Dobnak has been extremely serviceable for Kansas City. Trust the hot bats against the Fighting Fish.

Brewers vs Cubs: Brewers

Brewers win probability: 46%

Coming off allowing nine home runs and losing 17-3, the Brewers are the lean here, relying only on the idea that the Cubs won’t be able to replicate that offensive production in back-to-back games.

Plus, Matthew Boyd owns a near 6.00 xERA over his last five starts, along with a 12.24% barrel rate.

Brewers are the lean, but find out more in our Brewers vs. Cubs predictions!

A's vs Rangers: Rangers

Rangers win probability: 66%

Even though MacKenzie Gore has been iffy at times with opponents making a ton of contact off him, the Rangers’ bats are red hot and hard to fade right now.

The city-less Athletics have been ice cold, while the Rangers own a .203 ISO, 10.7% barrel rate and 122 wRC+ over their last six games.

The Athletics have not been too great against southpaws this season, so expect Gore to have his way tonight.

White Sox vs Astros: White Sox 

White Sox win probability: 50%

After a tough loss Monday evening, the White Sox should be able to bounce back against Ronel Blanco, who has been pretty brutal over his last five outings — posting a 7.71 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 11.88% walk rate. At home, it has been even worse, as he owns an 8.10 ERA.

White Sox right-hander Sean Burke has not been much better as of late. However, the way this White Sox team has bounced back after tough losses this season makes it hard to imagine them losing back-to-back games.

Neil Parker also took Chicago in his complete White Sox vs. Astros predictions!

Orioles vs Rockies: Rockies

Rockies win probability: 42%

After Colton Cowser robbed what could have been a walk-off home run from the Rockies last night, they should be ready to get that win back tonight against Kyle Bradish.

The Orioles right-hander has been getting lit up as of late, owning a 5.40 ERA and 1.64 WHIP over his last five starts.

On the other hand, despite Gabriel Hughes’ disgusting recent numbers, he has a 3.33 xERA on the season and doesn't give up much hard contact.

The dog is an interesting side here.

Yankees vs Angels: Angels 

Angels win probability: 36%

Simply for the price and how well Grayson Rodriguez has been on the rubber, the Angels are worth the sprinkle.

The Los Angeles right-hander is allowing little to no hard-hit or barreled balls over his last five starts. On top of that, he owns a 2.45 xERA over his last five outings.

Neither offense has been overly impressive, so fading Yankees ace Gerrit Cole feels worth the dabble.

For a deeper dive into this matchup, read our Yankees vs. Angels predictions.

Phillies vs Diamondbacks: Phillies 

Phillies win probability: 55%

Paying slight juice for a lineup that crushes left-handed pitching, while having Jesus Luzardo on the mound, sounds like a price worth paying today.

Luzardo on the road this season has been lights out, posting a 2.12 ERA and 1.13 WHIP while allowing little to no hard contact.

Against southpaws, the Phillies own a .334 wOBA, .751 OPS and 110 wRC+ this season. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, have just a 90 wRC+, 6.5% barrel rate and 34% hard-hit rate over their last six games.

Our Phillies vs. Diamondbacks predictions expand on why Philly is the play.

Cardinals vs Dodgers: Cardinals

Cardinals win probability: 36%

At this price, and given how lifeless the Dodgers have been, the Cardinals offer a ton of value.

Over their last 12 games, the Dodgers have a 33% hard-hit rate and 4% barrel rate. They are not hitting the ball with any quality contact, yet they are still being priced as if they are white hot.

Sure, it is the Monstars of L.A., but the Cardinals have Michael McGreevy on the mound, and he has not been allowing much hard contact while owning a 3.39 xERA over his last three starts.

The Cards are worth the sprinkle.

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As the Cardinals and their reasonably solid road record (34-32) head to Dodger Stadium, the reigning back-to-back champs are excited by the return of one of their key players, Will Smith. Out since early June with neck inflammation, Smith is finally ready to go and should slot right back into the middle of the batting order that probably needs him far more than anyone would be comfortable with. While the struggles of the offense in the previous month have been well-documented, the lack of production from the right-handed group has been a problem for the majority of the season. Between Smith missing so much time, Andy Pages currently on the shelf, and others underperforming, it hasn’t been easy to say the least.

Recent numbers show both sides struggling, but if we consider the whole season, the Dodgers are second in baseball with a wRC+ of 120 among left-handed hitters—that number drops sharply to an even 100 when it comes to right-handed batters. Now, is it ideal to put this much pressure on a hitter who, albeit superb, wasn’t exactly lighting the league on fire prior to his injury? Probably not. However, you play with the hand that you’re dealt, and given how phenomenal Smith was a season ago, it’s relatively acceptable that the team would still heavily rely on him for right-handed power.

This first game back for Smith arrives with him catching a pitcher whose arrival nearly coincided with his injury. Going on the IL shortly after Eric Lauer was acquired, Smith has only worked with the veteran southpaw once, back when Lauer made his Dodgers debut at home against the Rockies. While this team’s undefeated streak with Lauer on the mound came to an end in August, it’s still standing when it comes to home starts—the Dodgers have won in all five of Lauer’s appearances at Dodger Stadium.

Tuesday game info

• Teams: Dodgers vs. Cardinals
• Ballpark: Dodger Stadium
• Start time: 7:10 p.m.
• TV: SportsNet LA
• Radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)