MLB Picks Today:

Expert baseball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top MLB picks today for Friday, September 5.

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2:20 PM Eastern

Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs

The overnight forecast showed heavy winds, but more directional rather than out or in. Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin has allowed at least three runs in all six of his starts in August, posting a 5.42 ERA overall this season with 1.8 home runs per nine innings allowed and a 5.56 fielding independent. He faces a Cubs lineup that ranks 27th in scoring since the All-Star Break with four runs p

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