The set-up: Neither of these veteran starters has gotten out to a very good start, but both should quickly settle down and be much better moving forward. I like both of these guys, but I think that Sean Manaea has the advantage. Julio Teheran (10-11, 3.81 ERA) gave up two runs off two hits with two walks over 2.2 innings in a loss to the Mariners on Wednesday. Once again Teheran is expected to be on a count today as he works himself back into game shape.

The pick: Manaea (0-2, 7.00) allowed four runs and a walk while striking out five over 3.1 innings in a no-decision to the Rangers on Wednesday. Manaea has the pedigree and experience to bounce back here though, as note that he was 4-0 with a 1.21 ERA last season. I'm banking on Manaea outlasting his counterpart today and that'll be more than enough for Oakland to deliver.

This is a 9* PLAY-BOOK on the Oakland A's.