Jim Feist

The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night starting at 7:07 p.m. ET. Toronto Blue Jays have a 20–20 record at .500 as they enter the game, while Tampa Bay Rays are 18–22 and seek to end their recent losing streak. Veteran handicapper Jim Feist supports the Rays as his American League East Game of the Week regardless of Toronto's recent offensive surge.

Feist trusts Tampa Bay's chances because starting pitcher Shane Baz has been performing well this season. The matchup features Shane Baz against Blue Jays starter José Berríos who has shown inconsistency in his performances. The Rays have a good chance to win because Feist thinks Shane Baz can hold Toronto's scoring lineup back despite their recent run of 29 runs in four games.

The Rays plan to center their offense around Yandy Díaz who maintains a .849 OPS with seven home runs across 64 matchups against Toronto. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance against Tampa Bay includes a .516 average along with two home runs during his last eight games.

According to betting odds the Blue Jays hold a slight edge as -129 moneyline favorites while the Rays are considered +110 underdogs. Feist's analysis indicates good value in betting on the Rays due to Baz's pitching performance and Díaz's history against Toronto.

Despite the Blue Jays' momentum Feist views the Rays as the better pick for this divisional game which he designates as his American League East Game of the Week. 

Take: 966. Blue Jays  

Take: 951. Cardinals 

The Philadelphia Phillies will host the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, starting at 6:45 p.m. ET. The Cardinals remain unbeaten for nine consecutive games after beating the Phillies 3–2 in their series opener and now aim to increase their 3–1 season series advantage.

The Cardinals will have right-hander Sonny Gray starting on the mound who maintains a 4–1 win-loss record along with a 3.50 ERA and 47 strikeouts across 46.1 innings this season. Gray delivered a dominant performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates by pitching seven scoreless innings with only two hits and one walk while striking out eight batters. The Phillies respond with left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo who maintains a 3–0 record and a 2.11 ERA along with 51 strikeouts in 47 innings. Luzardo demonstrated strong performance during his latest four starts by achieving a 1.90 ERA and compiling 22 strikeouts.

Brendan Donovan with his .312 batting average and Willson Contreras with his six home runs and 23 RBIs have led the Cardinals' offensive team. Both Masyn Winn and Ivan Herrera delivered essential home runs during Monday's victory. Kyle Schwarber demonstrates his power with 14 home runs and 32 RBIs as Trea Turner shows his batting prowess by leading the team with a .306 average.

The Phillies have a 24–17 record and the Cardinals stand at 23–19 as both teams continue to demonstrate strong performances. The Phillies boast a 13–7 home record while the Cardinals display a struggling 8–13 road performance. With two teams performing well and starting pitchers leading both squads strong pitching capabilities make this matchup competitive. Still, the Cardinals are riding  a nice win streak and they have a very good Sonny Gray on the hill today. 

Jim’s Play: St Louis Cardinals

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The divisional matchup begins with both teams hoping to recover from their recent tough stretches.

After losing three games to the Minnesota Twins the Giants offense failed to produce runs. Manager Bob Melvin changed multiple players to try to improve the lineup's results. Due to his current slump with a .145 batting average and .491 OPS LaMonte Wade Jr. will rest to take a mental break. The Giants have moved Wilmer Flores to first base where he will hit fifth in the order. Manager Bob Melvin moved Willy Adames from the second batting position to the sixth spot to improve his run production. Matt Chapman now bats second while Heliot Ramos follows in the third position and Jung Hoo Lee takes on the cleanup role. Ramos has been performing well hitting at a .500 average with two home runs and seven RBIs during his latest road trip.

The Diamondbacks have recently encountered difficulties because their bullpen has failed to finish games successfully. The team's offensive performance has fluctuated as key contributors Ketel Marte and Christian Walker must improve their run production. The team anticipates that playing against the struggling Giants will help them regain their winning momentum.

Right-handed pitcher Brandon Pfaadt is projected to start for the Diamondbacks on the mound despite showing potential and inconsistency during the season. As a dependable Giants starter Merrill Kelly takes the mound the team continues to face obstacles.

This early-season matchup presents an opportunity for both teams to establish their performance baseline. The Giants have modified their lineup to boost their struggling offense.  I look for the Giants to get back to winning here on Tuesday as Melvin is an excellent coach and will make the right moves. 

Jim’s Play: Giants

The Western Conference Semifinals will see the Denver Nuggets face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 at Paycom Center on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Both teams are competing for an essential advantage as the series stands even at 2-2 in this best-of-seven matchup.

The Thunder entered the playoffs as league leaders with an exceptional 68-14 regular-season record which showcased their roster depth and steadfast resilience. As Oklahoma City Thunder competes in home playoff games Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads his team by scoring more than 30 points per game. His control of the game tempo combined with his clutch performances has played a vital role in Oklahoma City's success. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren have delivered steady performances throughout the game while supporting their team on both offensive and defensive ends of the court.

The Nuggets count on three-time MVP Nikola Joki? who struggles against the Thunder's athletic defense. Oklahoma City has managed to decrease Joki?'s shooting efficiency while causing him to commit more turnovers than assists throughout the series through their effective defensive strategies. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon must step up their game to relieve pressure from Joki? so the Nuggets can remain a strong contender.

Both teams will battle fiercely in their quest to gain control of the series and progress towards the Western Conference Finals. Denver seems to have the personnel to compete with the Thunder. So I’ll take the points here with the visitors. 

Take:  581. Nuggets

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. ET. After winning eight consecutive games which included a Minnesota sweep over the Orioles the Twins aim to continue their winning streak while playing away games.

Minnesota starts right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson who comes into the game with a 2-2 record and a 4.01 ERA from 33.2 innings pitched. The right-hander has struck out 31 batters while walking 12 and giving up six home runs. The Orioles send left-handed pitcher Cade Povich to the mound with a professional record of 1-3 and an ERA of 5.55 through 35.2 innings pitched. Povich has 29 strikeouts along with 12 walks and seven home runs during his time on the mound.

Byron Buxton leads the Twins offense with his performance of a .264 batting average accompanied by nine homers and 26 RBIs. Trevor Larnach has produced six homers and 20 RBIs while Ty France keeps a .260 batting average with three homers and 21 RBIs. Cedric Mullins and Ryan O'Hearn of the Orioles each hit seven home runs in the season. Cedric Mullins tops the team with 21 RBIs, while Ryan O'Hearn holds a batting average of .303 and has collected 14 RBIs.

The pitching staff of the Twins stands out as a formidable force since it leads the league with a 3.32 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. The Orioles' pitching staff has exhibited difficulties evidenced by their 5.31 ERA and 1.49 WHIP.

The Twins carry confidence into this game due to their recent dominance over the Orioles combined with their ongoing winning streak. The Orioles face unique difficulties during road games but plan to use their home-field advantage to end their losing streak against Minnesota. 

I’m taking the Twins here on Tuesday as they continue their hot streak and with the better pitcher and staff behind them. 

Take: 961. Twins