We're going back to Nick Kurtz again today after he cashed for us yesterday. Bubba Chandler has been dominant against left-handed hitters in his 5 MLB starts, but Kurtz has been equally dominant against right-handed pitchers. We're taking the longshot value at +478, as we set Kurtz's line at +310 to homer.

Do the Pirates deserve any respect from the oddsmakers these days? Pittsburgh lost for the 12th time in 13 games last night, as even a 3-0 lead in the first inning proved not enough to hold off the rampaging A's, who have now won seven of eight and have left the Angels in the dust to escape the AL West cellar. Bucs rookie starter Bubba Chandler is off of a good effort vs. the Nats, allowing just one run in 6 IP, but his ERA for September is still above 9. Meanwhile, though a bit shaky in recent efforts, A's starter Luis Morales has a 1.88 ERA in three road starts. Play A's on Money Line