MLB Pick of the Day (7/19)

Hey there guys,

Second late post in as many days. No internet yesterday, and today problems at work. It's not good when you work at a radio station and no music is playing. Anyway, if you have continued to listen to my advice you are doing well. I am 3-0 in my Pick of the Day, and 2-0 in my Next Best thing (thanks to Yankees). Overall I'm back over .500 after I went 10-5 yesterday, bringing my 3 day total to 22-20.

In a point of pride I also picked both my first and second correct upset this season, with the Giants taking out the Braves in extra innings (*SIGH*) and the Tigers beating the Angels 7-2. 

There are 11 games today, and most of them are underway. Check out my POTD for today.

Today's Pick

Mariners (-131) over Royals

Felix Hernandez has been on fire for the Mariners recently, only giving up more than one earned run just once in his last six starts, and he hasn't lost a decision since June 12. He's 3-3 in his career vs. KC, but what needs to be looked at are his sub 3.50 ERA vs. the Royals. Not shabby compared to the record.  Hernandez is still one of the league's best young arms in the league, winning the AL Cy Young in 2010. Luke Hochevar was scheduled to start for the Royals, but his start was pushed back to Friday. In his place is Will Smith (he's white, not the rapper/actor), who in three starts this season has pitched 14 innings and given up 14 earned runs. That's good for a 9.000 ERA. Solid. Look for the Kid to keep up his hot streak and pick up some great value with the Mariners points so low, Seattle by 3 (7-4).

Next Best Thing (2-0): 

• Rays (-190) over Indians

Other good pick(s) (6-7): 

• Padres (-151) over Astros

Shot(s) in the Dark (12-13):

• Braves (-113) over Giants
• Reds (-138) over Diamondbacks
• Nationals (-130) over Mets
• Tigers (-146) over Angels
• Orioles (-113) over Twins

Upset Pick(s) (2-4):

• Cubs (+112) over Marlins
• White Sox (+130) over Red Sox
•  A's (+103) over Yankees