Month: May 2023

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Look for Jorge Soler to continue mashing this evening against a lefty that has struggled Sam Navarro-USA Today

Picks of the Day, 5/31

My wife is having labor induced tomorrow morning. If you want my picks for the next two days, please follow @ITDiamonds_Jim on Twitter, and I will put the picks up there without much detail. Alex Cora owes me money. The Red Sox last night, coming off a 4-5 road trip, and an off day, should […]

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Boston Red Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds Series 15 Preview

The Boston Red Sox return home from their west coast trip by welcoming in the Cincinnati Reds.

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Corbin Carroll and the Diamondbacks square off against the Rockies and Kyle Freeland at home tonight. Which DBack takes Freeland deep?

Picks of the Day, 5/30

How can you not be romantic about baseball? Yesterday featured Liam Hendricks returning from Stage 4 cancer to pitch again, Mike Soroka starting for the Braves after 3 years of rehab, and 31 year old Mike Mayers taking a perfect game into the 8th inning against the team that drafted, then gave up on him.The […]

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Nate Eovaldi has been the best addition to the rangers revamped rotation thus far SmIley N Pool/Dallas News

Picks of the Day, 5/29

Another 3-0 day this week. 11-4 in the last 5 days. One more good day and I’ll declare my slump over.I thought I was screwed on the under on the Sox/DBacks game when Houck allowed 4 early runs, but both lineups, stopped producing and I lucked out. Same for the over in Seattle, It was […]

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Brewers Face Stadium Concerns; Possible Relocation

The 1st place Milwaukee Brewers have been faced with their toughest challenge of the year. After a Thursday visit by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, the Ballpark is seeking mandatory renovations that will cost the organization $428 million. The Brew-Crew has played in the American Family field since 2001. The lease for the Ballpark lasts until 2030 […]

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Merrill Kelly toes the rubber on Sunday Night Baseball to try and avoid a series sweep at home against Boston Joe Camporeale/USA Today

Picks of the Day, 5/28

I don’t have baseball today because of Memorial Day, so I guess I’ll do quick Sunday picks. I kind of thought I’d be at the hospital welcoming a third daughter this weekend, but the wife is being stubborn and won’t fire the kid out yet.Saturday picks started well with the over hitting in Detroit, but […]

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Reno Aces sitting atop PCL West Division

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Triple-A affiliate, the Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League (PCL), currently sit atop the PCL West Division and second in the league only to the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Arizona’s affiliates at the other levels of the minor league ranks are struggling. However, that doesn’t mean that their other affiliates are bad, […]

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5-1 Shohei Ohtani gets the nod against the Marlins in the last game of the day.

Picks of the Day, 5/27

i’m old enough to remember the last time I went 3-0 on my daily picks.It has been a slow couple of weeks here, but yesterday was the third straight winning day, and I won all 3 bets including a +380 for Juan Soto to hit a bomb, which he did in grand fashion in the […]

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Boston Red Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Series 17 Preview

The Boston Red Sox will finish up their road trip by heading to Arizona for a three game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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The Ohtani Conundrum

The Angels have a large decision to make not only for this season but for the future of the franchise. Shohei Ohtani will absolutely hit free agency this offseason barring a major miracle. The Angels, as of 5/26/2023 are sitting at 28-23. Although they are in the playoff picture, this is also a good point […]

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