Are the Yankees out of their slump? ...

Zac Gallen returns from the IL against Oakland. ...

The Twins bring some momentum into Seattle ...

Minnesota has had an impressive road trip ...

Logan Gilbert has fanned 28 batters in June. ...

Ace Logan Gilbert takes the hill Friday for the Mariners. ...

Here are the early bets I made after the NFL schedule release ...

Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez has been brilliant lately and takes on a Marlins team that has been horrific versus lefties. Overall, Miami ranks second-to-last with a .632 OPS. Despite their injuries, I like the host Phils to bounce back strong from Thursday's 7-4 loss and cover the run line.

FYI, the reason we didn't have many picks in the premium newsletter or early on the site was a bit of a tech issue as we are updating. Some really cool things coming by football season. As anyone in this business can tell you, (late June) July is the top month to take a vacation or update a site. As for this. I'm gonna take Orioles home this cheap barring facing, I don't know, that kid from Angels in the Outfield. And Mike Trout got hurt during filming (not really but would seem so apt). We are getting a prime Max Scherzer price here. Max is 40 in a month. Not exactly Optimus Prime -- I've never seen a Transformer movie nor will I.

Eastern trips for the Padres often turn into dangerous adventures, and the storm signals are out tonight at Fenway Park with Randy Vasquez on the mound for Mike Shildt. The difference between Vasquez at Petco Park (3.55 ERA) and away from Petco Park (6.85 ERA) have been stark, potentially superseding San Diego's momentum after sweeping the Nats at home this week. The BoSox have been making some noise lately by winning eight of 10, and they've also won the last four starts made by Nick Pivetta.

Not sure a game could have ended much worse for the Phillies than last night, blowing their first three-run lead of the season then seeing Kyle Schwarber (groin) and Bryce Harper (hamstring) both go down in the ninth inning. Plus it was the lowly Marlins making the rally last night. Not to sound too snarky, but let's see Miami do that again, especially as Philly isn't on a 106-56 pace for nothing, Cristopher Sanchez is also now 4-1 with a 1.59 ERA in eight starts this term at CBP.

Dang it, this was like -110 earlier today and I should have played it then when I assumed that both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber would be out for the Phillies. They are. I'd totally love this if almost anyone but Marlins righty Kyle Tyler. But if he only gives up two ER through five I think we are fine as Cristopher Sanchez has been great for the Phils and obviously faces a terrible lineup.

The Cardinals are 10-5 in their past 15 games despite Thursday's loss. I like them to get back on track behind Andre Pallante, who is 4-0 with a 1.55 ERA in 13 all-time appearances versus Cincinnati. Reds starter Frankie Montas has struggled versus this St. Louis lineup, allowing a .999 OPS over 32 collective at-bats. Look for the Reds to fall to 16-30 as underdogs.

On Friday Baltimore is a cheap home favorite, which is rare. Starting pitcher Albert Suarez typically goes five solid innings. I expect the Orioles to do enough damage against Max Scherzer and get strong innings from the bullpen to beat Texas for a second straight night.

Reds starter Frankie Montas continues to strugge. Since April 9, he has only one win, and he took the loss on May 29 against St. Louis. In that performance, he struggled the second time through the Cardinals' lineup. I'm taking St. Louis to get back on track after yesterday’s loss.