Sunday MLB Baseball 4X4 of Free Picks

The 2008 MLB regular season is picking up steam in the BetUS Sportsbook as it heads further into what is shaping up to be a thrilling finish to the 2008 MLB regular season in both leagues and now, the BetUS MLB online sports betting community can give their respective MLB bankrolls a major league boost with its second half MLB wagering selections with this entertaining ‘4X4’ of MLB Free Picks.

Along with numerous other informative MLB articles in the BetUS Locker Room, from some of the most respected sports handicappers and analysts in the online sports wagering industry, BetUS MLB online sports betting fanatics will have a multitude of excellent wagering opportunities to increase their MLB respective seasonal bankrolls in the BetUS Sportsbook.

Here is a look at each matchup, followed by my analysis and MLB Free Picks.

Texas Rangers at Oakland A’s

Rangers’ right-hander Eric Hurley is 1-1 in four starts covering 22.2 innings with 12 strikeouts, seven walks and a respectable 3.57 ERA.

A’s left-hander Dana Eveland is 7-7 in 20 starts covering 118.1 innings with 78 strikeouts, 60 walks and a 3.65 ERA.

Analysis: With two starting pitchers of near-equal ability taking the mound in this contest, I like the Rangers and their prolific offense, led by the game’s best player this season, outfielder Josh Hamilton, to win this contest by out-scoring the A’s.

MLB Free Picks: Rangers 7 A’s 4

New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox

Yankees right-hander Sidney Ponson is 6-1 in 13 starts covering 78.1 innings with 36 strikeouts, 27 walks and a 4.02 ERA

Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester is 8-3 in 21 starts covering 132.1 innings with 88 strikeouts, 44 walks and a 3.20 ERA

Analysis: Sidney Ponson has been a revelation for the Yankees since joining the club after his release from the Texas Rangers earlier this season, but New York falls in this contest to the blossoming Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox.

MLB Free Picks: Red Sox 6 Yankees 4

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies right-hander Joe Blanton is 5-12 in 21 starts covering 133.0 innings with 63 strikeouts, 38 walks and a 5.08 ERA.

Analysis: Jorge Campillo versus Joe Blanton is not even fair and the Braves get the easy win because of this unfair pitching matchup.

MLB Free Picks: Braves 6 Phillies 3

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants

Diamondbacks veteran southpaw Randy Johnson is 7-7 in 18 starts covering 105.0 innings with 99 strikeouts, 29 walks and a 4.89 ERA.

Giants’ veteran lefty Barry Zito is 5-12 in 20 starts covering 103.2 innings with 67 strikeouts, 63 walks and a 5.56 ERA.

Analysis: One veteran lefty has been an absolute mess since coming to the National League before the start of the 2007 season, (Zito) while the other can still dial it up when he needs to and is still on the fast track to the MLB Hall of Fame. Let’s call this game what it is – a blowout for the D-Backs.