After he blasted the ball over my head and into the neighbor's yard, I cheered like an overly proud parent, clapping loudly even though no one else was around. My son had just hit a trio of home runs off the Fisher Price tee ball toy, so certainly he must be the next Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, or even Barry Bonds. "Is there a traveling tee ball league?" I asked myself. "I should upload this on YouTube," I thought. Then I called for my son. "Son," I began, "let's talk about steroids."

Nationals +100

The line has swayed a bit more in the Cubs favor this afternoon, but I still like Washington tonight. Cubs starter Rich Harden has really struggled over his last two starts, an 8-3 loss to the Cardinals and an 11-2 lashing by the Brewers. Tonight he faces a Nationals lineup hitting .310 against right handed pitching.

Phillies +105

Old man Moyer must like fish, because he has a 12-2 record with an ERA of 3.06 against the Marlins. Opposing pitcher Chris Volstad has been hot lately, but the Philly offense leads the NL in runs, home runs, and on-base-plus-slugging percentage.

Astros +128

I understand the Dodgers are scary good this year. I know tonight is Manny (Or is it "Amanda" now?) Ramirez' first night back playing at home. I know the sports media favors stories out of Los Angeles over Houston, Texas. However, the Houston Astros have been playing solid, balanced baseball lately. Also, they won two of three over the Dodgers in April, have won six of the last eight meetings in Los Angeles, and send crafty lefty Wandy Rodrigez to the mound. 

Canadian Football League
British Columbia Lions +4.5 (-110)
Over 53.5 (-110)

Good luck tonight, everyone! And remember, always talk and listen to your children...no matter how young or old.