Joe Catalano - The St. Louis Cardinals (70-57) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (68-59) embark on a major 3 game series starting August 27th, as the Cardinals currently possess the final NL Wildcard Spot with the Pirates trailing by a mere 2 games.

Joe Catalano - Joe Catalano is coming off another undefeated installment of his MLB Picks of the Day, after hitting the jackpot once again yesterday. Let's see who he is on tonight as he looks to keep the winning streak alive.

Joe Catalano - As a capper, I always look forward to Thursday's MLB Picks of the Day. Since Thursday's slate of games is typically abbreviated, we need to be very selective as the opportunities are limited. Today we have plays on Reds vs. Phils and Braves vs. Giants.

Joe Catalano - Having been on a run with his recent MLB picks, Joe Catalano has uncovered a few picks that he believes should be added to you betting selections tonight.

Joe Catalano - It's Tuesday, and you know what that means - MLB Picks of the Day. I'm stoked after continued success and a monster run over the past few weeks. There's plenty of games on the board that seem appealing. Let's get to it on this late August day when every game counts.

Joe Catalano - After another 2-0 day yesterday, we look at a very interesting matchup today as the Orioles will be put to the test when they face the AL West-leading Texas Rangers. Baltimore has a half game lead over the Oakland for the final AL Wild Card berth. 

Joe Catalano - Let's see if we can close out the week in fine fashion as we offer two picks for our MLB Picks of the Day for Sunday, August 19th. My last pick was a success as I hit with Pittsburgh at +141, bringing my seasonal total to: 64-55-1  +12.41 units.

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With a proposed trade involving superstar Dwight Howard almost sealed and delivered, the entire Orlando Magic basketball team look to possibly start a new chapter and with a different complexion.

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One of my followers has motivated me to write this by calling me "Joe, the dog catcher" and in essence, he's correct as I've been fairly on point with my dogs. It's all about the marketing in giving you excellence, folks. They sometimes don't get the accolades but should.

Joe Catalano - I'm coming off of a winning parlay yesterday. The Dodgers and Braves were never in doubt and, if you had tailed the chalky parlay, you wouldn't have had to sweat for a milisecond. Let "big mo" continue with our MLB picks of the day.

Joe Catalano - I'm coming off a 2-0 effort Tuesday. Let's duplicate that feat today with a winning parlay. Although not a huge fan of parlays, I occasionally see an appealing combination of teams and take the plunge to make my bankroll rise quicker than normal.

Joe Catalano - In my last installment, I was riding the Padres and hit with a moneyline and a high runline; let's attempt to duplicate those results tonight. Check out where I have decided to place my MLB picks and where I have found the best betting value.

Joe Catalano - The Los Angeles Angels are slowing down at a most inopportune time. The Angels are 3-7 in their last 10, two full games behind both the Rays and Orioles for the top Wild Card spot in the AL. They get a bit of a break when they face the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.

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Being that this is a Sunday, I'm going to give some late day action. I want to give you the maximum out of time to read this as it goes to print, so let's have at it as we look for a parlay to try and cash in on.

Joe Catalano - After hitting a big one with the San Diego Padres on Saturday I am looking at keeping the streak alive today as the Padres meet the Pirates again. See who I am taking in this series and why now.

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After a spectacular comeback by the San Diego Padres off the bat of Chase Headley, this brings my record of underdog picks to 11-8. I've been hot with the Padres the last couple of days, nailing a moneyline as a slight favorite, a +175 runline, and now a slightle elusive underdog pick at +130.

Joe Catalano - I am flush off the back of a 3-0 effort and today I reckon I am going to capatilize on my recent good fortune. Read about which dog I am taking today and why, let's see if we can take home the bacon.

Joe Catalano - Preseason football begins for both the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders when these two high-profile franchises meet in the Oakland Coliseum on Monday night. Jerry Jones, as always, demands instant results, but might they come from Carson Palmer instead?

Joe Catalano - The MLB board gives us plenty to choose from for our MLB Picks of the Day. There are early games, midday games and night games. We cap two of today's contests: Yankees at Tigers and Cubs at Padres. Read our preview and picks.

Joe Catalano - Join us as we share Monday's MLB picks of the day. Is there any value to be found on today's baseball slate?

Joe Catalano - It's time for the Underdog Pick of the Day. I've been under the weather, but I'm back and looking for value! My current record is a very nice 10-7. I've been teetering between 2 games as each game has a beneficial aspect to it. Let's take a look.

Joe Catalano - The Dodgers are coming off a win over the Cubs Friday in which every member of the team contributed a hit except for Luis Cruz and starter Chad Billingsley. Billingsley, however, contributed by pitching a nearly flawless game, giving up just 1 run on 4 hits in 7 innings.

Joe Catalano - The Milwaukee Brewers made easy work of the powerhouse Washington Nationals on Friday night 6-0, evening up the series at 1-1. With Nationals ace Gio Gonzalez pitching on Sunday; Saturday's game is a big one for the Brew Crew if they have any chance of taking this series.

Joe Catalano - How can us MLB bettors profit off of one of MLB's biggest rivalries? Find out where we are placing our baseball picks in the opening games of the Red Sox and Yankees' series.

Joe Catalano - SBR's annual 'Beat The Prick' contest is back, and the prizes are better than ever. Join us as we go over the format for our largest NFL handicapping contest, as well as share a few tips and pointers to help crown you as the king of NFL picks.

Joe Catalano - Two underachieving teams in the Milwaukee Brewers (44-51) and the Philadelphia Phillies (43-54) meet for the final two games of their 3 game series in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The Phillies took the 1st game of the series by a narrow 7-6 margain.

Joe Catalano - Nothing better than beating the baseball odds makers at their own game, and today we look to do just that by adding a dog or two to our MLB picks. Find out which matchup we have decided to coin as our 'Underdog Pick of the Day'.

Joe Catalano - As we hit the dead of summer, things are really starting to heat up in Major League Baseball. Let's try to end the week with a bold statement by making the right plays on Yankees vs. Athletics and Rangers vs. Angels.

Joe Catalano - Spearheaded by senior transfer Mark Lyons, the Arizona Wildcats are one of the top two favorites in the Pac-12 conference along with the UCLA Bruins; this should be a highly contested race.

Joe Catalano - The Miami Marlins have been playing well lately and look to make a run at the NL Wildcard spot in the second half of the season. They're five and a half games behind the Braves and the Pirates and look to continue their success in the two remaining games of their series with the Chicago Cubs.

Joe Catalano - I lost my last underdog pick leaving my "dogprint" at 10-6 in MLB Picks of the Day but still managed to be on the plus side by hitting a runline. The goal is to always be on the plus side even if the dog misses. Thus far, it's been a success.

Joe Catalano - After a long break, we're back to baseball and I feel ready to have a winning day. Let's get down to Friday's slate of MLB games.

Joe Catalano - It's time for the 83rd MLB All Star Game. With home field advantage hanging in the balance, both teams should have a lot of incentive to put on a good show. First pitch is set for 7:30 pm ET on Tuesday and will be played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Joe Catalano - The New York Mets have turned a few head this season thanke to a No-Hitter from Santana and the Knuckleball antics of RA Dickey. What are odds makers predicting for the second half of the season for the NY Mets?

Joe Catalano - Players look at the MLB All Star game in different ways. Some welcome the time off, bypassing it even though they've been selected while others play, striving to win the game as home field advantage is at stake for the World Series.

Joe Catalano - I went an acceptable 1-1 with my underdog picks over the 4th, putting me slightly on the plus side and bringing my underdog record to 9-5. Now it's time to concentrate on the much improved Reds as they continue their trip out west as they face the Padres.

Joe Catalano - It's 4th of July and you know what that means; fireworks, hot dogs, and some baseball.

Joe Catalano - Joe Catalano is at it again, as he has selected a few games that he believes hold the best value for us MLB bettors tonight. Find out who is backing and where he has found the best lines to ensure the biggest payout.

Joe Catalano - Who let the dogs out? Joe Catalano did, and tonight he looks to do it again as he tries to extend his amazing run playing against the favorites. Find out which doors he believes the MLB odds makers have left open for us tonight.

Joe Catalano - It's time for MLB Thursday Picks of the Day! I just want to say sorry to all of you Detroit backers in my last installment. At +178 betting odds, the Tigers looked like they had the momentum and a legit shot to beat Texas, but that's not how the cookie crumbled.

Joe Catalano - Monday I gave you the OVER with the Pirates vs. Phillies and nailed it with an easy OVER; no sweating it out as the game was already over halfway through. Let's revisit these two teams as they prepare for Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon matchups.

Joe Catalano - Having gone over all of tonight's MLB betting odds, capper Joe Catalano has found two games that he believes could help bettors cash in big with their baseball picks. Find out who he is adding to his betting ticket.

Joe Catalano - In the Battle of Pennsylvania we find the Pittsburgh Pirates with bragging rights and a surprising 38-33 record contending for the NL Central while the Philadelphia Phillies are currently residing in the NL East basement at 34-40

Joe Catalano - It's time for Sunday's MLB Picks of the Day. I'm going to focus on some of the late games and then lead into the best matchup of the season, the so-called Subway Series meeting between the New York Mets and New York Yankees.

Joe Catalano - This, the first post in the 2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers offseason blog will focus on both new additions to and losses to the roster of a club that last year many had expected to contend. Raheem Morris was fired and former Rutgers coach Greg Schiano was hired.

Joe Catalano - Today we revisit two schools that were under investigation last season due to scandals, and take a look at how the programs have suffered or bounced back from their dark times.

Joe Catalano - The weather is starting to warm up and so are my picks as I hit with Hamels and the Fightin' Phils last night as the chalk prevailed. Tonight we look at a hot Pittsburgh Pirates club that's won 3 in a row and are contending for the NL Central lead as they host the Minnesota Twins who currently reside in the AL Central basement.

Joe Catalano - Hey folks, sometimes you have to lay down the heavy hammer and end a losing streak with the heavy chalk, and that's what I did yesterday with the Yankees and Mets. Isn't R.A Dickey fantastic? Time to move on to tonight's matchup between the Rockies and the Phillies.

Joe Catalano - Time for Monday's edition of MLB Picks of the Day. I've been strong all season until my last two installments. A little of it was 9th inning losses and the other part were simply incorrect picks. Time to break the slump as I'm a very streaky handicapper.

Joe Catalano - After having searched the MLB odds boards for the best value, capper Joe Catalano has selected two games that he feels hold the best value for us bettors today. Find out who he is adding to his MLB picks.