Kris Medlen always has had talent. He's also traditionally been tough in September. Medlen has been held back from reaching his full potential by Tommy John surgeries.

Now the 29-year-old is back in the groove coming off his best start since joining the Royals rotation this past Wednesday against Minnesota when he limited the Twins to two runs on three hits in six innings.

Medlen is 8-2 with a 2.21 ERA during 23 career appearances in September.

Cleveland starter Josh Tomlin has been pitching well lately, too. But I like getting a price with the superior team and a pitcher who isn't quite getting the respect he deserves.

Tomlin is lucky to have won his last five starts considering he was tagged for three homers in his last start this past Wednesday versus the White Sox. All together, Tomlin has surrendered 10 homers during his last six outings.

The Indians are just 32-35 at home this season. They are 4-9 the past 13 times Tomlin has gone against opponents with a winning mark.