It's crunch time in Major League Baseball as baseball becomes more important for several teams in September. The Boston Red Sox, the preseason favorite to win the World Series have gained some ground on the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, mostly thanks to the hated New York Yankees taking the first two games at Tropical Field. Boston is now just three games out of first place and they will head

Cleveland's Cliff Lee is having the type of season that most pitchers only dream of, and while it has not translated into team success, Lee is the clear front-runner for the American League Cy Young trophy. Lee's next challenge comes on Thursday afternoon at Jacobs Field, when the Indians wrap up a three-game set with the Kansas City Royals, who are the only team worse than Cleveland in the Centra

Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, 7:10 pm Eastern – ESPN 2 SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 135 ,  Total  8.5  Flat The top two teams in the American League conclude their series on Wednesday as Tampa Bay hosts Los Angeles.  The Rays send Matt Garza to the mound on Wednesday while the Angels counter with Jered Weaver. SBG Global reports that early MLB

Fans of pitcher's duels could be in for a treat at Chase Field on Wednesday night, when reigning Cy Young winner Jake Peavy will lead the light-hitting San Diego Padres out on the field against the West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks and Dan Haren, who would be the No.1 ace on most other staffs in either league if it were not for Brandon Webb. These National League West rivals will meet in the secon

The top two teams in the American League will clash in a three-game series at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, when the East-leading Tampa Bay Rays host the Los Angeles Angels, who not only lead the West, but they have the best record in all of baseball.   Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays – 7:10 PM ET Ervin Santana (13-5, 3.49) earned a no-decision in a 10-7 loss to Seattle at home, a

The Major League Baseball season is winding down, so it is time to take a look at the top teams who are expected to make some noise in the postseason.   The Los Angeles Angels are favored at +315 to represent the American League, and they appear to be ready to replace the Boston Red Sox as the dominant team in the league. The Angels have a deep rotation of pitchers with double-digit victori

Chicago's Carlos Zambrano has already established himself as one of the top pitchers in all of the major leagues, but he will face some stiff competition from an up-and-comer when he leads the Cubs into Dolphin Stadium on Friday night to kick off a three-game set with the Florida Marlins.   Chicago Cubs at Florida Marlins – 7:10 PM ET Zambrano (12-5, 3.22) is coming off his worst out

Fans of low-scoring affairs and pitching duels will be in for a treat on Thursday afternoon at PETCO Park, when the Milwaukee Brewers will trot out a Cy Young candidate against the reigning Cy Young winner and the San Diego Padres to wrap up a three-game set between these National League clubs.   Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres – 3:35 PM ET Ben Sheets (11-5, 2.95) broke a three

The Boston Red Sox are heavy favorites on Wednesday as they host the Texas Rangers and Jon Lester is the big reason why. He is 10-4 on the season with a 3.23 ERA.  He is 6-1 at home this season with a 2.87 ERA in 12 starts.  He will be opposed by Luis Mendoza who is 3-5 with a 7.50 ERA this season. Mendoza is 1-2 with a 7.50 ERA in his four starts since the All-Star break.  He is 1-

Two teams battling to make the playoffs continue their series on Wednesday night as the Florida Marlins host the St. Louis Cardinals.  Ricky Nolasco gets the start for Florida while Braden Looper goes for the Cardinals. Looper is 10-9 on the season with a 4.20 ERA while Nolasco is 11-7 with a 3.92 ERA. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Marlins at Home. SBG Glo