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Like UFC betting warriors, the most heated rivals in baseball slug it out this week. What does the MLB schedule have in store in addition to the Yankees and Red Sox?

Wednesday, August 5

Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays – 7:08 p.m. ET

Brad Penny (7-5, 5.07) vs David Price (4-4, 5.10)

As we may see with the Patriots’ NFL odds this season, the Red Sox are surging back toward the top of the AL East and, while Brad Penny is a capable starter, they have a tall order against Tampa on Wednesday. As bad as David Price has been, all those struggles come on the road. At Tropicana Field, he’s dominant.

Thursday, August 6

Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies – 1:05 p.m. ET

Aaron Cook (10-3, 3.88) vs Cliff Lee (1-0, 1.00)

Can new Phillie Cliff Lee dazzle again? He tossed a complete game in his first start after coming over in a trade-deadline deal last week from Cleveland. He’ll have to keep Colorado’s offense to a minimum against Aaron Cook and his 6-2 road record.

Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees – 7:05 p.m. ET

John Smoltz (2-4, 7.12) vs Joba Chamberlain (7-2, 3.58)

What’s the deal with John Smoltz? BoSox fans haven’t gotten the savior they hoped for so far this season. Maybe a clash with the Yankees will awaken the Smoltz we know and love. Meanwhile, Joba Chamberlain, whose filthy stuff reminds us of Smoltz’s heyday, takes the hill for the Bronx Bombers.

Friday, August 7

Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees – 7:05 p.m. ET

Josh Beckett (13-4, 3.27) vs A.J. Burnett (10-5, 3.89)

The former Marlin teammates meet yet again. The last duel went to Beckett, but Burnett could battle back in the comfort of Yankee Stadium. Betting services may continue to recommend Beckett, who can beat anyone these days.

Chicago Cubs @ Colorado Rockies – 9:10 p.m. ET

Carlos Zambrano (7-4, 3.35) vs Ubaldo Jimenez (8-9, 3.76)

What’s a more likely sports prediction – a win for big Carlos Zambrano or him hitting a home run at Coors? Whatever happens, it should be an exciting game, with Zambrano matching up against another electric hurler, Ubaldo Jimenez. Expect lots of strikeouts, walks, and homers in this one.

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