Welcome to Day 1 of the Colbert Challenge, Streakers.

In case you haven’t heard, @MLB will face off against Stephen Colbert in a Beat the Streak pick-off from today through Wednesday. If Colbert wins, he’ll control the official Twitter of Major League Baseball for 24 hours.

With a trophy case that already includes the Miriam-Webster’s 2006 Word of the Year, the 2010 Golden Tweet and naming rights to NASA’s snazziest new treadmill, Mr. Colbert clearly has some experience in the contest-winning department. But does he know his baseball?

Check back over the next few days to find out. Or, better yet, make a few picks alongside the man who once ran a presidential campaign sponsored by Doritos.

Update: Colbert has chosen Andre Ethier for Day 1. @MLB has chosen Ichiro Suzuki.

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Monday’s picks:

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Stephen Drew: .556 (10-for-18)  since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco

Carlos Beltran: .471 (8-for-17) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm

Andrew McCutchen: .500 (6-for-12) since ’06 vs. Mets starter Mike Pelfrey

Carlos Lee: .409 (9-for-22) since ’06 vs. Braves starter Derek Lowe

Grady Sizemore: .415 (5-for-12) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter A.J. Burnett

Matt Kemp: .400 (8-for-20) since ’06 vs. Reds starter Bronson Arroyo

Feeling kinda spicy?

Brendan Ryan: .385 (5-for-13) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Dan Haren

You’ll thank me later …

Corey Hart: .152 (5-for-33) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster

Ryan Braun: .184 (7-for-38) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster

Howard Kendrick: .190 (4-for-21) since ’06 vs. Mariners starter Jason Vargas

Aramis Ramirez: .143 (2-for-14) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Randy Wolf

Leaderboard time!

Current leader CroFranjo survived the weekend unscathed, advancing to 30 games on Adrian Gonzalez‘s 2-for-4 effort yesterday. They’re now just one correct pick short of a tie for the season lead and a scant 27 true selections from the $5.6 million grand prize. We wouldn’t start popping champagne just yet, but feel free to raise a glass of sparkling cider to the big 3-0.

Top MLB streakers 

Hunter Pence: 22 games

Paul Konerko: 13 games

Andrew McCutchen: 11 games

Jacoby Ellsbury: 10 games

Home Run Beat the Streak pick:

Matt Kemp: (20 HR this season) vs. Reds starter Bronson Arroyo

Streakers: BIG NEWS

Remember when @MLB challenged Stephen Colbert to a little pick-off a few weeks back? Well it’s about to get real.

Yesterday, the official Twitter of Major League Baseball reminded Mr. Colbert of the outstanding offer:

“Is @StephenAtHome up to the Beat the Streak challenge? Does he like fun? If he wins, the keys to @MLB are his for 24 hours #BTS challenge.”

And lo and behold, he has accepted the challenge. The rules are simple: Three days, three Beat the Streak selections. If Colbert can post a longer streak than @MLB, he gets the keys to the Twitter for 24 hours. The first tiebreaker will be total number of days with a hit, followed by total hits by all picks, and then combined batting average of all picks.

What would @StephenAtHome do with a direct line to 1.2 million baseball fans? We’re guessing a lot of anti-bear propaganda.

For those new to Beat the Streak, get in on the Challenge and sign up here.

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Friday’s picks:

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• Curtis Granderson: .444 AVG (16-for-36) since ’06 vs. Indians starter Fausto Carmona

• Todd Helton: .435 AVG (10-for-23) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley

• Mark Teixeira: .444 AVG (8-for-18) since ’06 vs. Indians starter Fausto Carmona

Feeling kinda spicy?

• Jeff Keppinger: .500 AVG (5-for-10) since ’06 vs. Braves starter Tim Hudson

You’ll thank me later …

• Rickie Weeks: .190 AVG (4-for-21) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse

• Alberto Callaspo: .167 AVG (2-for-12) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Jeff Francis

Home Run BTS pick:

The 13.4 percent of Streakers who reachiro’d for Ichiro came away disappointed last night, as the seven-time Major League hit king failed to convert against Gavin Floyd and the White Sox bullpen.

Paul Konerko and Ryan Braun — Messrs. Congeniality in the Wednesday popularity pageant — each rang the bell, though, pushing a combined 15.6 percent of all selectors one day closer to a 57-game BTS championship. Some of you may be asking if that championship comes with a fancy ring and a White House tour. Answer: Not officially, but we bet you could acquire some Kardashian-esque hand candy and a couple Amtrak tickets to D.C. with the $5.6 million grand prize.

Speaking of grand prizes, how about leahydpt? Our current leader saw their faith in Lance Berkman rewarded with a 1-for-3 in Houston, pushing their streak to 31 games and earning a share of the season lead. A hit today would vault leah past jsmnapoli and into sole possession of first place on the season leaderboard. Not to jinx anyone, but it’s never too early to start consulting jewelers — or D.C. train schedules.

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Thursday’s picks:

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Brennan Boesch: .556 (5-for-9)  since ’06 vs. Mariners starter Doug Fister

Jose Reyes: .500 (5-for-10) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Yovani Gallardo

Josh Hamilton: .444 (4-for-9) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Nick Blackburn

Kevin Youkilis: .370 (10-for-27) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter CC Sabathia

Martin Prado: .357 (5-for-14) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Chris Volstad

Ichiro Suzuki: .364 (14-for-44) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Justin Verlander

Feeling kinda spicy?

Omar Vizquel: .529 (9-for-17) since ’06 vs. Athletics starter Trevor Cahill

Emilio Bonifacio: .500 (5-for-10) since ’06 vs. Braves starter Jair Jurrjens

You’ll thank me later …

Mark Teixeira: .184 (7-for-38) since ’06 vs. Red Sox starter Josh Beckett

Paul Konerko: .154 (2-for-18) since ’06 vs. Athletics starter Trevor Cahill

Jacoby Ellsbury: .125 (2-for-16) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter CC Sabathia

Carlos Gonzalez: .133 (2-for-15) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw

Brian McCann: .167 (3-for-18) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Chris Volstad

Leaderboard time!

Leahydpt is planted firmly in the captain’s seat for now, but plenty of other contenders are lining up to steer the good ship BTS. DanOClock is your first mate at an impressive 28 games, while soplt fills the navigator role at 27 and a trio of deckhands learn the ways of the high seas at 26.

Top MLB streakers 

Hunter Pence: 19 games

Jose Reyes: 12 games

Ben Revere: 11 games

Jay Bruce: 10 games

Carlos Quentin: 10 games

Home Run Beat the Streak pick:

Adam Lind: (10 HR this season) vs. Royals starter Luke Hochevar

They’re not saying “BOOOOOO” this morning in Streakland, they’re saying “AsdrUUUUUUUUUbal.”

A robust 19.1 percent of all Streakers opted for the Indians’ breakout shortstop last night against the Twins, and he obliged with a first-inning single off of Francisco Liriano. Did the Report call Cabrera’s shot yesterday morning? We link, you decide (Hint: there’s a huge picture of Asdrubal at the top of that post!).

Current leader leahydpt wasn’t feeling the Cabrera karma, instead siding with the 3.7 percent of you who called on Joey Bats to deliver a message against the Royals. Mr. Bats failed to go yard for the 10th straight game — he’s done! — but his 1-for-2 performance still made leah the fourth Streaker to reach 30 games this season.

A share of the campaign lead is in play today, and the $5.6 million grand price is just starting to come into view over the horizon. We recommend staying away from Asdrubal (0-for-16 vs. Carl Pavano) this time around, but then again, our current Streak sits at a measly two games.

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Wednesday’s picks:

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Howard Kendrick: .611 (11-for-18)  since ’06 vs. Rays starter James Shields

Laynce Nix: .500 (8-for-16) since ’06 vs. Giants starter Matt Cain

Chipper Jones: .452 (14-for-31) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco

Brian McCann: .368 (14-for-38) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco

Jose Reyes: .417 (10-for-24) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Randy Wolf

Carl Crawford: .350 (14-for-40) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter A.J. Burnett

Ichiro Suzuki: .379 (11-for-29) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Gavin Floyd

Feeling kinda spicy?

Orlando Cabrera: .714 (5-for-7) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Carl Pavano

Michael Cuddyer: .421 (8-for-19) since ’06 vs. Indians starter Justin Masterson

You’ll thank me later …

Aramis Ramirez: .152 (7-for-46) since ’06 vs. Reds starter Bronson Arroyo

Asdrubal Cabrera: .000 (0-for-16) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Carl Pavano

Johnny Damon: .167 (5-for-30) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Jered Weaver

Brandon Phillips: .125 (3-for-24) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster

Joey Votto: .167 (3-for-18) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster

Leaderboard time!

DanOClock sits three games off leahydpt’s pace at 27 games. Remember, happy hour always starts at DanOClock, so feel free to crack a half-price beverage of your choosing should Dan the Man reach the pinnacle of the current leaderboard.

Top MLB streakers 

Ryan Theriot: 20 games

Hunter Pence: 18 games

Jose Reyes: 11 games

Ben Revere: 10 games

Home Run Beat the Streak pick:

Robinson Cano: (12 HR this season) vs. Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield

Maybe you’ve put together a few nice streaks this season. Maybe you’ve even made a cameo on Page 1 of the BTS standings, or had your name mentioned on this here blog. By all accounts, you’re in the prime of a respectable Streaking career.

But then one day you’re sitting on your couch waiting for your chicken with broccoli to arrive and watching “Intentional Talk” when the question hits you: Am I a better Streaker than those MLB Network personalities?

It starts as a casual Thursday night curiosity, then slowly grows into something more — a personal mission, a yearning that beats inside you day after day. You simply need to know how your Streaking abilities stack up against Hazel Mae, Kevin Millar and Chris Rose.

Well, now you can.

Check the new BTS Featured Contestants page daily to play against the hosts of MLB Network’s “Intentional Talk” and “Quick Pitch,” as well as yours truly — writer of the fourth-most popular pro blog in the entire MLBlogs network — and a whole bunch of BTS season champions. You can see their current streak, season high and daily selection right alongside your own.

Keep making those picks, and you just might find your own mugshot rubbing elbows with BTS legends like Michael Karatzia and Geoffrey Croke someday.

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Tuesday’s picks:

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Asdrubal Cabrera: .588 (10-for-17) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Francisco Liriano

Brandon Phillips: .429 (9-for-21) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Doug Davis

David Ortiz: .438 (7-for-16) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter Freddy Garcia

Justin Upton: .351 (13-for-37)  since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Kevin Correia

Miguel Cabrera: .400 (4-for-10) since ’06 vs. Rangers starter Matt Harrison

Feeling kinda spicy?

Gerardo Parra: .409 (9-for-22) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Kevin Correia

You’ll thank me later …

Jayson Werth: .000 (0-for-14) since ’06 vs. Giants starter Jonathan Sanchez

Ben Zobrist: .059 (1-for-17) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Dan Haren

Grady Sizemore: .136 (3-for-22) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Francisco Liriano

Colby Rasmus: .091 (1-for-11) since ’06 vs. Astros starter Brett Myers

Andre Ethier: .176 (3-for-17) since ’06 vs. Phillies starter Roy Oswalt

Leaderboard time!

Yesterday, it looked like jsmnapoli might be headed for a spot alongside our past season champs on the Featured Contestants page. Twenty-four hours and one Michael Young 0-fer later, it’s a whole different story. Napoli is still our season leader at 31 games, but leahydpt sits just two games back in the current catbird seat at 29.

Top MLB streakers 

Ryan Theriot: 19 games

Hunter Pence: 17 games

Chase Headley:  16 games

Jose Reyes: 10 games

Nelson Cruz: 10 games

Home Run Beat the Streak pick:

David Ortiz: (13 HR this season) vs. Yankees starter Freddy Garcia

The dawn of a new week brings with it the dawn of a new era in Streakland.

In case you missed the town crier bellowing the news through the streets, Ichiro Suzuki‘s 2-for-5 last night pushed jsmnapoli to 31 games and solo status the season’s big Streaker on campus.

Buddycrise and jngmz733 had quite the impressive run at 30, but that figure was never likely to hold up for the duration of a six-month campaign. Guys, you have until noon to vacate the Streakland executive residence. One minute longer and we’ll start auctioning off your stuff. Oh, except for the 30 Games commemorative coffee mugs — we could use a few extras here at BTS Headquarters.

Anyway, last year brought five streaks of at least 38 games and a pair at 43. Jsmnapoli, your move.

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Monday’s picks:

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Matt Wieters: .500 (4-for-8) since ’06 vs. Athletics starter Gio Gonzalez

Troy Tulowitzki: .583 (7-for-12) since ’06 vs. Padres starter Clayton Richard

Todd Helton: .429 (6-for-14) since ’06 vs. Padres starter Clayton Richard

Alberto Callaspo: .444 (4-for-9)  since ’06 vs. Rays starter David Price

Ian Desmond: .833 (5-for-6) since ’06 vs. Giants starter Tim Lincecum

Feeling kinda spicy?

Jonathan Herrera: .571 (4-for-7) since ’06 vs. Padres starter Clayton Richard

Austin Jackson: .500 (5-for-10) since ’06 vs. Rangers starter Colby Lewis

You’ll thank me later …

Shin-Soo Choo: .150 (3-for-20) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Scott Baker

Brennan Boesch: .000 (0-for-10) since ’06 vs. Rangers starter Colby Lewis

Elvis Andrus: .111 (1-for-9) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Max Scherzer

Leaderboard time!

Our new (fearless?) leader is 54 percent of the way to a life-changing $5.6 million windfall, but a few others are already breathing down their neck. Leahydpt sits three games back at 28 and four others have already crossed the quarter-century threshold. You wanted the big chair, Napoli? Good luck holding it.

Top MLB streakers 

Ryan Theriot: 19 games

Hunter Pence: 17 games

Chase Headley:  15 games

Jose Reyes: 10 games

Home Run Beat the Streak pick:

Prince Frielder: (13 HR this season) vs. Marlins starter Javier Vazquez

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‘Member a few weeks back when we threw down a batting glove at America’s favorite news host/presidential candidate? Well, that’s still pending.

But in the meantime, the BTS Report holds the court and we’re issuing a new Streaking challenge.

Here’s a hint: he’s an action hero, a rap superstar, a philosopher, an honorary U.S. Deputy Marshal and the 2000 NBA MVP. He slept in a Superman bed well into his 30’s. A man of many, many names who really needs just one: Shaq.

That’s right, Diesel: we hear you’re going to have a little more time on your hands. How ’bout a 1-on-1 Streak game? We’ll play pickup rules — first to five wins, call your own fouls, rims with no nets. DM @MLB if you think you’ve still got game.

Streakers: Get at the Big Aristotle/Shaq Fu/Shaqtus/Wilt Chamberneezy and let him know you want to see a 7’1″ man make a pick. Please do not inquire as to how your Streak tastes.

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Friday’s picks:

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• Billy Butler: .457 AVG (16-for-35) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Carl Pavano

• Curtis Granderson: .429 AVG (6-for-14) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Jered Weaver

• Rickie Weeks: .556 AVG (5-for-9) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco

Feeling kinda spicy?

• Skip Schumaker: .459 AVG (17-for-37) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster

You’ll thank me later …

• Carlos Gonzalez: .120 AVG (3-for-25) since ’06 vs. Giants starter Matt Cain

• Miguel Cabrera: .100 AVG (2-for-20) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Mark Buehrle

Home Run BTS pick:

Saturday’s picks:

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• Vladimir Guerrero: .615 AVG (8-for-13) since ’06 vs. Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero

• Brandon Phillips: .600 AVG (6-for-10) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw

• Jimmy Rollins: .714 AVG (5-for-7) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Charlie Morton

Feeling kinda spicy?

• David Murphy: .714 AVG (5-for-7) since ’06 vs. Indians starter Fausto Carmona

You’ll thank me later …

• Denard Span: .136 AVG (3-for-22) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Luke Hochevar

• Paul Konerko: .122 AVG (5-for-41) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Justin Verlander

Home Run BTS pick:

Sunday’s picks:

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• Aramis Ramirez: .462 AVG (17-for-38) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter

• Joey Votto: .438 AVG (7-for-16) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley

• Angel Pagan: .533 AVG (8-for-15) since ’06 vs. Braves starter Tim Hudson

Feeling kinda spicy?

• Alex Rios: .600 AVG (9-for-15) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Brad Penny

You’ll thank me later …

• Kosuke Fukudome: .100 AVG (2-for-30) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter

• Prince Fielder: .071 AVG (1-for-14) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Anibal Sanchez

Home Run BTS pick:

With only seven games scheduled, today’s slate is light even for a Thursday.

You know what that means: The sharks smell blood in the water. Your streaks are bobbing around helplessly in a vast ocean, and any number of catastrophes could befall them.

We’ve sent out some lifeboats below, but it’s up to you to swim over and climb in. Oh, and we guess there’s always the Coast Guard-helicopter-rescue “Holliday option.” But we could never endorse such a maneuver.

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Thursday’s picks:

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Johnny Damon: .563 (9-for-16) since ’06 vs. Mariners starter Felix Hernandez

Albert Pujols: .571 (4-for-7) since ’06 vs. Giants starter Jonathan Sanchez

Carlos Beltran: .429 (6-for-14) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm

Jayson Werth: .500 (4-for-8)  since ’06 vs. Diamondbacks starter Zach Duke

Andrew McCutchen: .444 (4-for-9) since ’06 vs. Mets starter Mike Pelfrey

Feeling kinda spicy?

Chone Figgins: .370 (10-for-27) since ’06 vs. Rays starter James Shields

You’ll thank me later …

B.J. Upton: .056 (1-for-18) since ’06 vs. Mariners starter Felix Hernandez

Jose Tabata: .000 (0-for-7) since ’06 vs. Mets starter Mike Pelfrey

Neil Walker: .125 (1-for-8) since ’06 vs. Mets starter Mike Pelfrey

Leaderboard time!

Current leader jsmnapoli became the sixth Streaker to reach 28 games this season, inching one day closer to campaign kings buddycrise and jngmz733 in the process. Also one day closer: $5.6 million in U.S. currency.

Top MLB streakers 

Ryan Theriot: 15 games

Hunter Pence: 13 games

Chase Headley:  11 games

Mike Morse: 10 games

Jhonny Peralta: 10 games

Home Run Beat the Streak pick:

Josh Hamilton: (1 HR this season) vs. Indians starter Carlos Carrasco

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Two months down, four to go. Streakland stormed into June in style last night, nailing the pick six and advancing over 40 percent of all gamers in the process. Old friend Michael Young led the way at 11 percent, followed by Mark Teixeira (8.5 percent) and the rejuvenated Chase Utley (6.6 percent).

Did our personal season-high streak fall by the wayside at nine games? Sadly, yes. Did we violate one of our own cardinal rules by picking OBP-machine Miguel Cabrera in hopes of breaking double-digits? Let’s go to the videotape:

Streaklaw 4.13.c: “Whilst protecting a streak of high integrity, thou shall not deign to select a base-ball player who assumes the first base on four balls with elevated frequency.”

All Streaklaw is all written in Ye Olde Medieval English, so you know it’s legit. In the vernacular, that rule means you should probably avoid rolling with Walkosaurus Rex when all the Tostitos are on the line. Cabrera last night: flyout, strikeout, intentional walk, walk, intentional walk.

Ohhh, Ron Gardenhire, you done did it now.

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Wednesday’s picks:

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Carlos Gonzalez: .611 (11-for-18) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Jon Garland

Jason Kubel: .500 (11-for-22) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Rick Porcello

Laynce Nix: .636 (7-for-11) since ’06 vs. Phillies starter Roy Oswalt

Chase Utley: .440 (11-for-25) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter John Lannan

Raul Ibanez: .550 (10-for-22)  since ’06 vs. Nationals starter John Lannan

Chipper Jones: .625 (5-for-8) since ’06 vs. Padres starter Clayton Richard

Feeling kinda spicy?

Austin Jackson: .455 (5-for-11) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Scott Baker

You’ll thank me later …

Aramis Ramirez: .179 (5-for-28) since ’06 vs. Astros starter Brett Myers

Ramon Hernandez: .158 (3-for-19) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Shaun Marcum

Ryan Howard: .167 (5-for-30) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter John Lannan

Jacoby Ellsbury: .182 (2-for-11) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Gavin Floyd

Leaderboard time!

Current leader jsmnapoli rode the Adrian Gonzalez Express into 27-Game Station yesterday and now sits just three games shy of our season leader. Now is about the time to cross any player who’s walked more than three times this season off your safe picks list, Mr./Ms. Napoli. Trust us — the Olde English is never wrong.

Top MLB streakers 

Ryan Theriot: 14 games

Yunel Escobar:  12 games

Hunter Pence: 12 games

Brendan Ryan: 11 games

Chase Headley:  10 games

Home Run Beat the Streak pick:

Hunter Pence: (7 HR this season) vs. Cubs starter Doug Davis

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Happy Tuesday, Streakers. We hope each of your Memorial Days featured food from a grill, beverages from a cooler and a couple hits from your Diamondback of choice. The season’s unofficial one-third pole is in the rearview and the dog days loom ahead.

Although Canadian hero Joey Votto spun out 18.2 percent of all selectors prior to crossing the finish line yesterday, your next two picks — Miguel Cabrera and Evan Longoria — did manage to wave the checkered flag.

Offense was also up across the league as a whole, a trend we can expect to continue as the weather heats up. Especially in places like Texas and Arizona, the fly balls start carrying deeper and more floaters dunk in for hits once you tear May 31 off your page-a-day calendar. The hit buffet is open, gamers. Load up your plates and don’t be shy about coming back for seconds (or thirds).
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Tuesday’s picks:

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Chase Utley: .455 (10-for-22) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter Jason Marquis

Carlos Lee: .378 (14-for-37) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano

Mark Teixeira: .500 (6-for-12) since ’06 vs. A’s starter Brett Anderson

Derek Jeter: .429 (6-for-14) since ’06 vs. A’s starter Brett Anderson

Placido Polanco: .368 (7-for-19) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter Jason Marquis

Jhonny Peralta: .364 (4-for-11) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Brian Duensing

Feeling kinda spicy?

Franklin Gutierrez: .444 (4-for-9) since ’06 vs. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie

You’ll thank me later …

Hunter Pence: .179 (5-for-28) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano

Jimmy Rollins: .190 (4-for-21) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter Jason Marquis

Troy Tulowitzki: .188 (3-for-16) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Ted Lilly

Chipper Jones: .167 (2-for-12) since ’06 vs. Padres starter Matt Latos

Jacoby Ellsbury: .182 (2-for-11) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Gavin Floyd

Leaderboard time!

Thirty games remains the number to beat, and current leader jsmnapoli sits four back at 26. Is that person related to Mike Napoli? Maybe. If they pick Mike Napoli in the next five days, those odds rise to roughly 100 percent.

Top MLB streakers 

Ryan Theriot: 13 games

Miguel Cabrera: 12 games

Yunel Escobar:  11 games

Hunter Pence: 11 games

Carlos Gonzalez:  10 games

Brendan Ryan: 10 games

Home Run Beat the Streak pick:

Carlos Gonzalez: (8 HR this season) vs. Dodgers starter Ted Lilly

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