Cardinals vs. Pirates prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bets

“Hey Stitch. First half. Not so much. Second half. I see things. GREAT THINGS in August and September. Keep plugging.” — Baseball Tim, Frederick, Md.

“I read you everyday. It’s pretty funny. As for your handicapping there are two ways to look at it. The “losing” way (betting with you) or the “winning” way. (betting against you). I have made a small fortune off your picks over the years.

“Keep up the good work and thank you!” — Franki

Thank you both for the “encouraging” words.

Lance Lynn #31 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri.
Lance Lynn #31 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. Getty Images

The Pirates’ Paul Skenes (6-0, 1.90 ERA) has accomplished more in 3 ¹/₂ months than Vice President Kamala Harris has in 3 ¹/₂ years.

Can the Cardinals and venerable veteran Lance Lynn beat Paul and his Pirates?

Play $50 on the Redbirds.



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Bring on the Yankees!

Jeff “Squirrel” McNeil buried a homer, Francisco Lindor hit two, and the Mets fried the Fish, 6-4.

Edwin Diaz had us squeezing our stress balls, but he finally closed the door. Winner.

Down -844 fishsticks.

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