18 August 2020
18 August 2020
When the Tampa Bay Rays (14-9) and New York Yankees (16-6) met for a four-game set on August 7-9, it was the Rays who took three of four. That jump-started Kevin Cash's team to a 9-2 stretch over their last 11 games, including a just-completed four-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox. The Rays and Yanks will meet again for another series beginning tonight in New York. Blake Snell (1-0, 2.08) will take the mound for Tampa Bay, while the Yankees will counter with Masahiro Tanaka (0-0, 2.31). First pitch is 7:00 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. To get Dunkel's pick for this game and the full MLB schedule click HERE.
The Portland Trail Blazers (35-39) needed every win they could get, including a 126-122 victory over Memphis in the play-in game, to advance to the NBA postseason. Their reward is a first-round series against LeBron James and the LA Lakers (52-19). Tip off is 9:00 p.m. ET at AdventHealth Arena. To get Dunkel's pick for this game and all of today's playoff contests, click HERE
The NHL playoffs continue to roll along with four games lined up, including a pivotal Game 5 between the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames. Face off is 5:30 p.m. ET at Rogers Center in Edmonton. To get Dunkel's picks for this game and the complete NHL schedule, click HERE.
The WNBA returns to the "Wubble" today for three games, including the Las Vegas Aces (8-2) putting their seven-game winning streak on the line against the Chicago Sky (7-4). Tip off is 9:00 p.m. ET at IMG Academy. To get Dunkel's pick for this game and the full WNBA schedule, click HERE.
And the PGA Tour heads to TPC Boston in Norton, Mass, on Thursday for the first round of The Northern Trust. Defending champion Patrick Reed will be on hand as well as a number of big names, including Tiger Woods and Bryson DeChambeau. To get Dunkel's preview and complete ratings for The Northern Trust field, click HERE.
