Chicago White Sox (-117) at Kansas City Royals
The White Sox begin a three-game series at Minnesota with a new third baseman after acquiring Kevin Youkilis on Sunday in a trade with the Red Sox. The Twins took two out of three in Cincinnati over the weekend, but they’re without a true closer after learning that Matt Capps is likely headed to the disabled list.
Consensus pick: White Sox
Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red SoxThe wheels have come off for Toronto hurler Henderson Alvarez, who is winless since May 10. The 22-year-old hard-throwing Venezuelan has lost four of his subsequent seven starts - including a 7-2 setback to Boston on June 1. Alvarez permitted four runs and eight hits in the loss. In his last trip to the mound, Alvarez allowed six runs on 11 hits in four innings in a 7-6 loss to Milwaukee on Monday.
Consensus pick: Over 10.5 runs
Covers Experts free pick of the day: San Diego Padres at Houston Astros