MLB Pitchers to Back in Week 23

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With the end of the MLB regular season very much in sight, we are now starting to see teams clinch playoff spots, while others are officially eliminated. While all of that is going on, the battle for the available postseason spots continues to escalate as we prepare to head into Week 23 of the season. As we do every week, it is now time to look ahead to the schedule for the next few days and select some pitchers we believe could make a positive impact in their next start. We are going to start with the Tuesday games and select one pitcher per day through to Friday, for a total of 4 that we think might be a good MLB bet. Let’s get right to it.

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MLB Week 23: Monday September 11 – Sunday September 17, 2023

Justin Verlander

Houston Astros | #35
Bats: Right / Throws: Right

This time last week, the AL West was about as tight as it can get, but with the Mariners and Rangers both going in the tank, the Houston Astros have surged to the top and taken a 2 ½ game lead. That’s a good spot to be in at this stage of the season, but they still have some work to do to clinch their playoff berth. They start their week with a very winnable series against the Oakland Athletics, with Verlander set to take the mound on Tuesday. He is 11-7 on the season, but perhaps more importantly, Houston has won 5 of the 7 games he has started since acquiring him in a trade.

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Zac Gallen

Arizona Diamondbacks | #23
Bats: Right / Throws: Right

The NL West is a write off at the moment for the Dbacks, but they do still have an outside shot at a Wild Card spot. For that to happen, they need to be strong coming down the stretch, and will likely also need some help along the way. It all starts with helping themselves, though, which they could do in a series with the disappointing Yankees. Still a tough matchup, but you have to like them on Wednesday with Gallen on the mound. Gallen is 15-7 on the season, and while he has a losing road record, I like him to shine this week.

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Kevin Gausman

Blue Jays | #34
Bats: Left / Throws: Right

The Blue Jays are another team in the Wild Card picture, with ESPN currently having them at an 80% chance of getting in. They come into this week having won 3 in a row, but they have a tough one in the latter half of this week when they welcome Texas to town in a series with massive playoff implications. The Boue Jays have won each of the last 3 games that Gausman has started, helping him move his record to 11-8 this season, which includes a 5-3 record at home.

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Corbin Burnes

Brewers | #39
Bats: Right / Throws: Right

The Brewers are on the cusp of securing their playoff spot and currently have a 3-game lead over the Cubs in the division race. That said, they have not been great of late, playing .500 ball in the last 10 games. They have a weekend series with the awful Washington Nationals coming this weekend, so a really good chance for them to get back on track. I particularly like their chances on Friday with Burnes on the mound. The Brewers have lost in each of his last 3 starts, but I think that slump ends on Friday.

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