Preview/Prediction

The Boston Red Sox's offseason retooling effort has yielded promising results thus far in 2013. As early as it is, an 11-4 record and a first-place standing in the AL East make for an impressive turnaround from the disaster that was 2012.

In the land that lies beyond 2013, things should only get better for the Red Sox.

You will never see these guys taking it easy during a game. They are the rare few who give every last at-bat and pitch the intensity each deserves.

The game just wouldn’t be the same without them. Whether it’s going for an extra base when a single would be just fine or laying out for the miracle catch, they go the extra mile for their teammates.  

The New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.  This interleague matchup doesn’t occur too often, the most memorable being the 2001 World Series where Arizona prevailed in seven games.

The Detroit Tigers lead the majors in hitting with a .307 batting average, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Tuesday, as they prepare to open up a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.

The Baltimore Orioles return home Tuesday night for their first home series against division rival Tampa Bay.  Baltimore went 2-1 against the Rays to start the season, and they currently stand at 6-6 on the season.

The Chicago Cubs have won eight of their last 10 home games versus left-handed starters dating back to last season, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Tuesday, as they prepare to host the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field.

On Tuesday evening, baseball's best team in the early going hosts a two-game stint against one of baseball's biggest surprises.

The Braves currently hold the best record in the majors at 11-1. Meanwhile, the Royals are sitting atop the American League Central standings at 7-5 following a 4-2 homestand. 

For Atlanta, this two-game tilt will be their second tough test in a row. They're coming off a road sweep of the Washington Nationals, who were 8-2 on the season before taking on the Braves. 

The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays have gone above the betting total in all three meetings thus far in 2013, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Tuesday, as the two teams face off at Orioles Park at Camden Yards.

Sports bettors will find that the Orioles are -120 home favorites in the pro baseball odds (courtesy of SBR Forum), while the total sits at 8.5 in the market.

Jose Reyes slid awkwardly into second base, and the result has the Toronto Blue Jays questioning if their season is sliding away.

If you think the New York Yankees look different this year, just wait a while. There's going to be a ton of turnover in The Bronx over the next couple years.