Tadley Baseball Tips

Padres start with pitcher Germán Márquez, who had a torrid time with the Rockies, and his MLB debut for the Padres didn't go well either. In just three innings he gave up four earned runs. Pirates are big hitters, averaging five runs per game, so they should get to him. Pirates pitcher Chandler impressed on his season debut with no earned runs over 4.1 innings. I give Pirates the edge.

I give the Brewers a slight pitching edge, a clear bullpen edge, and a definite hitting edge, with them scoring twice as many runs as the Red Sox: 60-30. Despite playing away, there is a lot in their favour.

Orioles have failed to name a starting pitcher at this stage, which doesn't bode well. It could be a bullpen game, or they may draft someone in from the minor leagues. Either way, it makes them vulnerable against an in-form White Sox. White Sox come into this having swept the Blue Jays and have Granty Taylor on the mound, who started the season well with just one earned run from 4 innings.