It’s Tuesday, July 30th—and we’ve got a stacked night of baseball lined up to carry us through the week. Midseason performance trends are becoming clearer, and teams are fighting for every inch on the playoff ladder. There are several attractive matchups with pitchers on form and swinging bats ready to take advantage. Let’s dive in and uncover the spots that offer the most value on a loaded Tuesday card.
First Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline
Rundown: The Texas Rangers, with a better overall record, are favored on the road against the Los Angeles Angels. They boast one of the stronger pitching staffs in the league, allowing the fewest runs in MLB. Given the Angels’ inconsistent offense and the Rangers’ strong pitching, Texas should control this game. Expect the Rangers to secure a surprise win.
Second Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline
Rundown: The Detroit Tigers are at home and are facing an Arizona Diamondbacks team that has a higher team ERA. Casey Mize is projected to start for Detroit and has been pitching well. The Tigers’ offense has also been more productive this season. Look for Detroit to capitalize on their home-field advantage and pitching matchup.
Third Pick: Jake Cronenworth over 0.5 RBI
Rundown: Jake Cronenworth has been a consistent contributor to the Padres’ offense, often batting in the middle of the lineup. Facing a left-handed pitcher like Sean Manaea, Cronenworth, a switch-hitter who generally performs well from the right side against lefties, could be in a good spot to drive in a run. With potential runners on base ahead of him, he will have opportunities to pick up an RBI in what could be a competitive game. Look for Cronenworth to come through with a key hit to bring a runner home.