From Last Night:

• Chris Davis homers twice to reach #30 as the O’s smack the Yanks
• Jacob Turner twirls his first CG, drops 7 K on the Padres
• Wainwright goes the distance again to beat the A’s, Parker leaves with an injury
• Cuddyer extends the streak to 26 as the Rockies spoil 8 great innings from Cain
• Liriano solid as the Bucs are the first to 50
• Mesoraco lifts the Reds in the 11th
• Soriano’s 11th inning HR beats the M’s
• Bautista homers twice to beat the Sox

What I’m Watching Today:

• Zack Wheeler pitches at Citi Field for the first time (1p Eastern)
• Chris Sale looks to jump onto the Appointment TV list (2p Eastern)
• Latos and Darvish in Arlington (3p Eastern)
• Bonderman! (4p Eastern)
• The underrated Madison Bumgarner (4p Eastern)

The Big Question:

• Will Chris Sale have another great outing?

I’ve often chided Sale for his delivery because it looks like he’s about to require TJ surgery after every pitch, but it’s working for him and he’s healthy so far. He’s also had a couple of great outings lately that his team didn’t support very well and he’s looking to keep at least half of that equation going. As I prepare to update the Appointment TV list of starters on Tuesday, Sale is definitely on notice. Another great start and he’s a lock. A solid one and he should still make it easily. Sale’s currently 13th among starters in WAR with 2.7 and has improved across the board this season after a very strong 2012. His platoon splits are fun to look at, too. The strikeouts and walks are pretty similar, but man is the triple slash line crazy. Lefties don’t strikeout more or walk much less than righties, but they are essentially helpless. They have ZERO extra base hits.

I would recommend Francona avoid playing his lefties. Just a thought. Or outlaw the slider.