MLB Baseball Predictions Picks and Odds

NL West-champion San Francisco Giants open a three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Friday. San Francisco Giants are 21-8 in the last 29 meetings against San Diego, winning four of six in San Diego this season.

The Milwaukee Brewers have won 26 of their last 35 games and are 3 1/2 games behind St. Louis in the race for the second wild card in the National League. The Reds have already clinched the NL Central, they fell one full game behind Washington in the race for the top seed in the postseason.

Atlanta Braves turn their focus to the NL East title when they continue a three-game set with the Miami Marlins this evening. The Marlins have been the biggest disappointment of the season, but they're still playing to win, and to prove that they can be a threat next season.

The Diamondbacks go for their eighth win in 10 games Wednesday, when they take on the National League West champion San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. San Francisco is 10-3 in their last 13 games overal and 6-2 on a 10-game homestand.

For the Tigers, Anibel Sanchez is coming off a poor start, which is a great sign for him and his team. He almost always follows up bad starts with gems.

The Brewers, have been on fire recently, but it wont be enough to get them into the playoffs. They can only play for pride at this point.

Los Angeles Clayton Kershaw made his first start since Sept. 11 because of a hip injury The Dodgers made a monster trade at the deadline, but they have only disappointed their fans since.

The Texas Rangers square off against Seattle Mariners tonight at Safeco Field. Seattle has dropped six of their last 7 games at home. Pitchers: Texas - Matt Harrison (17-9, 3.26) Seattle - Blake Beavan (9-10, 4.88)

The hot Milwaukee Brewers have taken their last six games and 24 of their last 30 games, 1 1/2 games behind St. Louis for the second wild card spot in the National League

The Tampa Bay Rays try to win their third straight game on tonight when they open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.