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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke is 15-0 with a 2.89 ERA in 24 games at Miller Park, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Tuesday as he prepares to take on the Milwaukee Brewers.Sports bettors will find that the Dodgers are -130 road favorites in the pro baseball odds (courtesy of SBR Forum), while the total sits at 8.5 in the market.Let's take a closer look at this National League affair from a betting perspective, while offering up a prediction along the way.Begin Slideshow

The 2013 MLB Draft is rapidly approaching as only 16 days remain until the draft kicks off on June 6 in MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey.The Chicago Cubs hold the second pick in the 2013 draft, following the Houston Astros. Pitching is always a concern, and the Cubs will have no shortage of pitching choices in 2013.Here is a look at three pitchers the Cubs should target in the 2013 draft.Begin Slideshow

Major League Baseball’s midsummer showcase, also known as the All-Star Game, is less than two months away, and many players have already made strong cases to make their respective league’s team. But which players will be fortunate enough to try to secure home-field advantage throughout the World Series for either the American or National League? Some players will be voted into the AL or NL squads via the fans, while the remainder of each team’s 34-man roster will be determined by the coaching staff. This year’s teams will likely be made up of seasoned veterans as well as a handful of young players who are just starting to make their mark. Don’t be surprised when you see an abundance of first-timers on the rosters. Let’s jump right into each team’s roster, determining who has done enough thus far to earn a spot in the 2013 All-Star Game.  *All statistics in ...

In baseball, to slump is to be human. Nobody likes it when the darn things happen, but they happen. Even the best of ‘em have to deal with them now and then. About the only good thing about slumps is this: They don’t last forever. There are a few players around the league who have gotten off to slow starts in 2013 who can take comfort in that reality, and some will surely be breaking out of their season-opening slumps sooner rather than later. And B/R Pop Culture Lead Writer Gabe Zaldivar and I think we know who they are. Gabe and I got together to discuss some players who have been disappointing in the early goings who should be snapping out of it in no time at all. As they usually are, our ramblings were caught on video. Leave your comments and questions below if you have any, and ...

There are a lot of pitchers close to comebacks. With Zack Greinke making a quick comeback from his collarbone fracture and Jered Weaver not far behind him, not to mention Johnny Cueto's return, we will see a lot of pitching coming back to the mound. The problem is that there are just as many heading out with injury. It's been 15 years since Pitcher Abuse Points was debuted by Dr. Rany Jazayerli, and it may be the most influential piece of baseball research in the history of the game.When it came in, 150-pitch games were a regular occurrence—not common, but regular—and today, the media freaks out when Yu Darvish goes 127. Managers, even the ones that say they're not sabermetrically minded, are managing by a stat, just like they are handling their bullpens by the save. The issue is that while Jazayerli's research was intended as a warning against regular overuse and ...

We are about one quarter of the way through the MLB season with the Atlanta Braves clinging to a slim lead in the National League East.After a blazing start, the Braves have come back down to earth against a rather difficult early schedule.The Braves have yet to play a game with their full lineup and still have one of the more talented rosters in the National League.However, they have also shown some glaring weaknesses, which general manager Frank Wren will look to improve.Much will change between now and the trade deadline, and the moves the Braves make will depend on how injuries play out and what new ones the Braves get hit with.Here's an early look at some realistic moves the Braves could make at July's trade deadline.Begin Slideshow

Last year's leaders in overall WAR (wins above replacement) for pitchers and hitters were Detroit right-hander Justin Verlander and Los Angeles outfielder Mike Trout, respectively.Both were first-rounders.Last year's batting champion was San Francisco's Buster Posey. His division rival, Clayton Kershaw, led all of baseball with a 2.53 ERA.Both were first-rounders.In fact, the major league league leaders in hits (Derek Jeter), doubles (Alex Gordon), runs (Trout), stolen bases (Trout...again), wins (Gio Gonzalez), strikeouts per nine innings (Max Scherzer), innings (Verlander), strikeouts (Verlander...again) and games started (Zack Greinke) were all former first-round selections.The point?These days, projecting success for a first-round selection is easier than ever.Rare are the Kyle Lohses (29th round, led MLB in win-loss percentage) of the world. So rare, in fact, that it's hard to find another pitcher or hitter who led the league in any statistical category that wasn't picked in either the first or second round.As such, when ...

It is only May 11, but the Washington Nationals have already activated a couple players from their 40-man roster to deal with injuries.The most notable of these minor league call-ups was prized prospect Anthony Rendon.But which Nationals prospects could be among the September call-ups?Here are are the five Nationals' prospects who can most impact the roster during a late season push for the MLB Playoffs. Note: All statistics updated through May 10 courtesy MLB.com unless noted otherwise. Begin Slideshow

You can’t have everything in life. Even some of the game’s best, armed with immense talent, are destined to suffer in some fashion for the foreseeable future. From Jean Segura to Jedd Gyorko, we have singled out those future stars on the rise who happen to be on some fairly dreadful teams at the moment. No matter, because as their talents begin to shine, drawing attention from all over the baseball world, so will the wins for their respective clubs. That’s the hope anyway.   Join MLB Lead Writer Zachary Rymer and MLB Contributor Gabe Zaldivar as they discuss those budding stars who will be the most help to clubs that absolutely need a shot in the arm at the moment.  But this is a conversation, and we need you to get in on the fun. Leave your suggestions and bright ideas in the comments section below.      Follow Zach on Twitter ...

The Baltimore Orioles wrapped up the month of April going 16-11, and for the month of May they are already off to a 3-2 start, including a series split against the Los Angeles Angels.  The Orioles face four teams in May who are currently below .500, making this month one that they should look to take advantage of.  With a favorable schedule heading into May, here is a breakdown of each series the Orioles will play in this month.Begin Slideshow