The Bum's April Major League Baseball Trends-Stats-Notes Etc. !

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, April 28

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WASHINGTON (7 - 13) at ATLANTA (10 - 9) - 7:10 PM
A.J. COLE (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

A.J. COLE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JULIO TEHERAN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
TEHERAN is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.6 units)

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NY METS (15 - 5) at MIAMI (8 - 12) - 7:10 PM
RAFAEL MONTERO (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 18-9 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 15-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 36-26 (+14.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 85-87 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 15-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
NY METS are 14-3 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 15-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 51-27 (+23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-0 (+5.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVID PHELPS vs. NY METS since 1997
PHELPS is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (4 - 16) at CINCINNATI (9 - 10) - 7:10 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 4-16 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 4-16 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 40-53 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 4-16 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 1-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 4-14 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-53 (-18.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 45-50 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-27 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
LOHSE is 12-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 11-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 357-381 (-94.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 360-327 (-82.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-1 (+3.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOHSE is 8-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.69 and a WHIP of 1.082.
His team's record is 12-9 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-14. (-8.7 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CUETO is 8-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 12-5 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-12. (-8.9 units)

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PITTSBURGH (11 - 9) at CHICAGO CUBS (11 - 7) - 8:05 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 247-481 (-104.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 196-155 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 102-111 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 194-154 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 135-92 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1398-1560 (-277.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 749-730 (-165.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 188-248 (-83.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 355-341 (-87.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1341-1473 (-252.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 220-229 (-68.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-53 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 648-751 (-197.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 144-162 (-47.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOCKE is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 2-4 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WOOD is 4-7 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.297.
His team's record is 5-9 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 12) at ST LOUIS (12 - 6) - 8:15 PM
SEVERINO GONZALEZ (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 119-63 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 119-63 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 165-107 (+32.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 100-55 (+33.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-22 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

SEVERINO GONZALEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

MICHAEL WACHA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (11 - 8) at ARIZONA (8 - 11) - 9:40 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. ARCHIE BRADLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 28-63 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-63 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-47 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-80 (-26.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KENDRICK is 28-21 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 72-109 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 7-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-54 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 7-20 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 195-232 (-60.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 72-109 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 54-81 (-25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 26-57 (-26.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KENDRICK is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.61 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.7 units)

ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (8 - 12) at LA DODGERS (12 - 7) - 10:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-47 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-47 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1028-862 (+114.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 370-370 (+41.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 722-710 (+45.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BUMGARNER is 17-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 17-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+2.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 11-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 0.994.
His team's record is 12-5 (+7.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-10. (-4.2 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KERSHAW is 14-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.48 and a WHIP of 0.814.
His team's record is 16-10 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-6. (+11.5 units)

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KANSAS CITY (13 - 6) at CLEVELAND (6 - 12) - 6:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 113-83 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-10 (+14.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 58-40 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 109-80 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 81-56 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 79-57 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 66-48 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 42-29 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 23-14 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 16-29 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-11 (-9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GUTHRIE is 5-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.37 and a WHIP of 1.493.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.0 units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BAUER is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.826.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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TORONTO (9 - 11) at BOSTON (11 - 9) - 6:10 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 82-101 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-18 (-13.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-51 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-53 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 73-87 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-36 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-49 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 2-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 3-12 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 12-22 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 9-18 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 7-16 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 3-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. BOSTON since 1997
HUTCHISON is 2-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 11-8 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 13-10 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-9. (+4.3 units)

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TAMPA BAY (11 - 9) at NY YANKEES (12 - 8) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. CHASE WHITLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 88-94 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 565-646 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 34-43 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 7-18 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ODORIZZI is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.423.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.9 units)

CHASE WHITLEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (8 - 9) at BALTIMORE (9 - 10) - 7:05 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAMARDZIJA is 13-25 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 4-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 13-25 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 7-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 7-18 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 109-80 (+34.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-37 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 96-69 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 78-46 (+37.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 84-58 (+30.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 60-47 (+15.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 48-32 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-3 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 363-364 (+32.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
JIMENEZ is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.635.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-6.1 units)

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SEATTLE (8 - 11) at TEXAS (7 - 12) - 8:05 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. ROSS DETWILER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 4-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 74-82 (-27.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 49-39 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 10-3 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 45-36 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 45-35 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 74-107 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-45 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-21 (-11.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-53 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-38 (-25.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 72-103 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-84 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-40 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. TEXAS since 1997
HAPP is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

ROSS DETWILER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DETWILER is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 19.31 and a WHIP of 3.433.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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DETROIT (14 - 6) at MINNESOTA (8 - 11) - 8:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 131-84 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
DETROIT is 39-22 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-21 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-124 (-36.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 32-62 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PELFREY is 34-58 (-25.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 5-5 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PELFREY is 2-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.54 and a WHIP of 1.604.
His team's record is 3-3 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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LA ANGELS (9 - 10) at OAKLAND (8 - 12) - 10:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 4-20 (-14.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 755-732 (+70.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 634-616 (+64.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 538-517 (+50.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 58-27 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 96-87 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-33 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-48 (-22.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 94-83 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WEAVER is 13-9 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 1.090.
His team's record is 17-14 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 21-7. (+12.6 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GRAY is 3-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.024.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)

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HOUSTON (12 - 7) at SAN DIEGO (11 - 10) - 10:10 PM
ROBERTO HERNANDEZ (R) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HERNANDEZ is 11-26 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 99-74 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 99-74 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 53-50 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 82-99 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-2 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 8-2 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games in April games this season.
HOUSTON is 8-2 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

ROBERTO HERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.643.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 28

National League
Mets @ Marlins
Montero is making first '15 start; he was 1-0, 0.50 in his last three starts LY, with all three staying under total.

Phelps is 1-0, 0.77 in his two starts this season.

Mets won 13 of last 15 games overall (over is 6-2-1 in last nine), eight of last ten with Miami; over is 8-2-1 in last 11 series games. Miami won five of its last six games, outscoring opponents 30-9; over is 8-3-1 in their last twelve.

Nationals @ Braves
Cole is making his MLB debut; he is 0-0, 2.40 in three AAA starts this year, was 7-0, 3.43 in 11 AAA starts last year.

Teheran is 2-1, 5.48 in his four starts; four of his last five went over.

Braves lost five of their last seven games. Nationals lost their last six games, outscored 36-14; six of last nine games with Atlanta stayed under. Two teams split their last ten games.

Brewers @ Reds
Lohse is 1-3, 7.94 in his four starts, three of which went over.

Cueto is 1-2, 2.17 in his four starts; under is 7-2-1 in his last ten.

Milwaukee lost 11 of last 13 games, outscored 70-38; they lost five of last six games with Cincinnati- under is 7-4 in last 11 series games. Reds lost three of their last four games.

Pirates @ Cubs
Locke is 2-0, 3.32 in his three starts; seven of his last eight went over.

Wood is 1-1, 3.24 in his three starts this season.

Pirates won five of their last six games, allowing 13 runs; under is 4-1-1 in those six games- they're 7-4 in last 11 games with Chicago; over is 6-2-1 in last nine. Cubs won five of last seven games.

Phillies @ Cardinals
SGonzalez is making MLB debut; he is 1-1, 3.57 in his only three AAA starts. He was 9-13, 4.59 in 27 AA starts last year.

Wacha is 3-0, 1.33 in his three starts; four of his last six went over.

Phillies won three of last four gaes against St Louis; under is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Philly won three of last four games overall, is 2-6 on road this season. Cards won four of last six games; under is 5-1 in their last six at home.

Rockies @ Diamondbacks
Kendrick is 0-2, 9.72 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Bradley is 2-1, 2.45 in his first three MLB starts; Arizona scored 21 runs in the three games.

Rockies lost six of their last nine games, outscored 58-34. Arizona lost six of last seven at home; under is 5-1-2 in their last eight games overall. Rockies won seven of last nine games with Arizona; over is 4-1-1 in last six.

Giants @ Dodgers
Bumgarner is 1-1, 4.63 in his four starts, three of which went over.

Kershaw is 1-1, 5.18 in his four starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Home side won last six Giant-Dodger games. Dodgers lost four of their last seven games, but are 9-1 at home; four of their last six games stayed under total. LA lost three of last four games with the Giants, who won four of their last six games overall.

American League
Royals @ Indians
Guthrie is 1-1, 5.50 in his three starts; six of his last eight stayed under.

Bauer missed last start with illness; he is 2-0, 0.95 in his three starts this year, with all three games staying under.

Indians lost six of last eight games, with eight of last 11 staying under the total- they lost three of last four games with Kansas City. Royals lost three of last five games (under 5-3-1 in last nine).

Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Hutchison is 2-0, 5.73 in his four starts, with last three going over total; Jays scored 30 runs in the four games.

Buchholz has made four starts this year; he allowed 10 runs in 3.1 IP in one of them, was 1-1, 1.42 in other three; six of his last eight went over.

Toronto lost five of last seven games with Boston; six of last nine stayed under total. Blue Jays lost five of last six road games. Red Sox lost four of last six games- five of those six went over the total.

White Sox @ Orioles
Samardzija is 1-0, 0.64 in his last two starts; five of his last seven went over.

Jimenez is 1-1, 2.30 in his three starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four.

Chicago lost eight of last ten games with Baltimore (under 7-2-1); they've won three of last four games- under is 5-0-1 in last six. Orioles won four of last five home games; seven of their nine home games went over.

Rays @ Bronx
Odorizzi is 2-1, 1.65 in his four starts, three of which stayed under.

Whitley is making first '15 start; he was 4-3, 5.23 in 12 MLB starts LY. Whitley is 2-0, 2.12 in three AAA starts this year.

Tampa Bay lost seven of last nine games with Bronx; six of nine went over the total. Rays won five of last six games, allowing eleven runs in last five, four of which stayed under. Bronx won nine of last eleven (over 3-2-1 in last six).

Mariners @ Rangers
Happ is 1-1, 2.61 in his three starts; eight of his last ten stayed under.

Detwiler is 0-2, 13.13 in his three starts; over is 2-0-1 in those games.

Mariners won six of last eight games with Texas; five of last six stayed under total. Seattle lost four of its last seven; four of last five stayed under the total. Rangers lost six of their last eight games.

Tigers @ Twins
Sanchez is 0-2, 8.44 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.

Pelfrey is 1-1, 2.65 in his three starts this year.

Minnesota lost six of last eight games with Detroit. Twins won three of last five games (under 3-2). Detroit won three in row overall; six of its seven road games- three of their last four games overall went over.

Angels @ A's
Weaver is 0-2, 5.24 in four starts this year, 0-0, 2.25 in his last two; in his last three starts, over is 2-0-1.

Gray is 2-0, 2.22 in his four starts, with all four going over the total.

Oakland is 1-6 in games where winning run scores from 7th inning on; they've lost last four games, outscored 13-13. Six of last seven A's games went over. Angels won seven of last ten games with Oakland; Halos won three of last four games with three of those staying under total.

Interleague
Astros @ Padres
Rodriguez is 0-2, 5.60 in his three starts (under 2-0-1).

Ross is 1-1, 2.97 in his four starts; four of his last five went over.

Astros won eight of last nine games; six of their last seven went over. Padres lost five of last six games, outscored 28-17; four of their last six stayed under. Houston lost four of last six games with San Diego.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
NY-Mia-- Montero 0-0; Phelps 1-1
Wsh-Atl-- Roark 0-0; Teheran 3-1
Mil-Cin-- Lohse 1-3; Cueto 2-2
Pitt-Chi-- Locke 3-0; Wood 2-1
Phil-StL-- Gonzalez 0-0; Wacha 3-0
Colo-Az-- Kendrick 2-2; Bradley 3-0
SF-LA-- Bumgarner 2-2; Kershaw 2-2

KC-Clev-- Guthrie 2-1; Bauer 2-1
Tor-Bos-- Hutchison 3-1; Buchholz 1-3
Chi- Balt-- Samardzija 2-2; Jimenez 1-2
TB-NY-- Odorizzi 3-1; Whitley 0-0
Sea-Tex-- Happ 2-1; Detwiler 0-3
LA-A's-- Weaver 1-3; Gray 2-2
Det-Minn-- Sanchez 1-3; Pelfrey 2-1

Hst-SD-- Hernandez 0-3; Ross 2-2

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
NY-Mia-- Montero 0-0; Phelps 0-2
Wsh-Atl-- Roark 0-0; Teheran 2-4
Mil-Cin-- Lohse 2-4; Cueto 2-4
Pitt-Chi-- Locke 2-3; Wood 1-3
Phil-StL-- Gonzalez 0-0; Wacha 2-3
Colo-Az-- Kendrick 3-4; Bradley 2-3
SF-LA-- Bumgarner 1-4; Kershaw 2-4

KC-Clev-- Guthrie 2-3; Bauer 0-3
Tor-Bos-- Hutchison 1-4; Buchholz 1-4
Chi- Balt-- Samardzija 0-4; Jimenez 1-2
TB-NY-- Odorizzi 0-4; Whitley 0-0
Sea-Tex-- Happ 1-3; Detwiler 1-3
LA-A's-- Weaver 1-4; Gray 0-4
Det-Minn-- Sanchez 1-4; Pelfrey 0-3

Hst-SD-- Hernandez 2-3; Ross 1-4

Umpires
Wsh-Atl-- All four Hoye games stayed under total.
NY-Mia-- Favorites won 14 of last 16 Kulpa games.
Mil-Cin-- Seven of last nine Drake games stayed under.
Pitt-Chi-- 10 of last 13 Iassogna games stayed under.
Phil-StL-- Four of last five Blaser games stayed under.
Col-Ariz-- Five of last six Wegner games stayed under.
SF-LA-- Four of five Cederstrom games went over.

KC-Clev-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Fletcher games.
Tor-Bos-- Underdogs are 6-6 in last 12 Eddings games.
TB-NY-- Over is 3-0-1 in Hudson games this season.
Sea-Tex-- Under is 11-4 in last fifteen Ripperger games.
Det-Minn-- Home side won last seven Bellino games.

Hst-SD-- Under is 17-2-1 in last 20 Reynolds games.

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MLB

Tuesday, April 28

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Trend Report
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6:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Kansas City is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City

6:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of NY Yankees's last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BALTIMORE
Chi White Sox are 2-6-1 SU in their last 9 games ,when playing on the road against Baltimore
Chi White Sox are 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing Baltimore
Baltimore6-2-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Baltimore4-0-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 12 of NY Mets's last 15 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Miami's last 15 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 14 games
Atlanta is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Washington

8:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games when playing on the road against Texas
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 12 games when playing at home against Seattle
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

8:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ST. LOUIS
Philadelphia is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

9:40 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
San Francisco is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco

10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN DIEGO
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games at home

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MLB

Tuesday, April 28


Blue Jays put Jose Reyes on DL

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Jose Reyes on the disabled list the team announced Monday.

The shortstop has been playing with a cracked left rib since suffering the injury in the first series of the season against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Blue Jays continue their series against the Boston Red Sox Tuesday evening.


Hitters' wind in Arlington Tuesday

According to weather forecasts, wind will be blowing out to right field at Globe Life Park in Arlington when the Texas Rangers host the Seattle Mariners Tuesday evening.

The Rangers are tabbed as +118 home underdogs and the total is 9.



MLB roundup: Murphy's homer helps Mets win

MIAMI -- Second baseman Daniel Murphy hit a three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning, leading the red-hot Mets to a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night at Marlins Park.

The game was played quickly, in 1:58. It was the fastest game in the majors in three years, according to STATS LLC.

New York got all its runs off of Marlins closer Steve Cishek (0-1). Center fielder Juan Lagares led off the ninth with a double on a fly that went over the head of Marlins center fielder Marcell Ozuna, who did not judge the ball properly.

After first baseman Lucas Duda walked and left fielder Michael Cuddyer popped out, Murphy pulled a 1-1 pitch over the fence in right-center, putting the Mets up 3-1.

Jeurys Familia record his major-league-leading ninth save. He has yet to blow a save this season, and he set a Mets record for most saves in April, breaking the mark previously shared by John Franco and Armando Benitez.

Cubs 4, Pirates 0

CHICAGO -- Right-hander Jason Hammel worked eight shutout innings while first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-3 with two RBIs to lead the Cubs to their third straight win while ending Pittsburgh's five game winning streak.

Rookie second baseman Addison Russell was 1-for-3 and scored a run in his Wrigley Field debut. Rookie third baseman Kris Bryant went 2-for-4 with two RBIs while right fielder Jorge Soler and center fielder Dexter Fowler also had two hits apiece.

Braves 8, Nationals 4

ATLANTA -- Right fielder Kelly Johnson hit a homer and drove in three runs to help left-hander Eric Stults earn his first victory for the Braves.

It was Atlanta's sixth straight loss.

Johnson, who made the club in spring training as a minor league free agent, was 3-for-4 with his third homer. His two-run shot in the sixth inning sparked a three-run rally.

Reds 9, Brewers 6

CINCINNATI -- Jay Bruce hit a two-run home run, and right hander Jason Marquis pitched eight strong innings, as the Reds held on for the victory.

Marquis (2-1) allowed two runs and seven hits over 113 pitches, helping Cincinnati (9-10) improve to 4-1 this season against Milwaukee.

The Brewers (4-16) issued a season-high nine walks and uncorked four wild pitches while losing for the ninth time in 11 games.

Yankees 4, Rays 1

NEW YORK -- The Yankees moved into sole possession of first place in the American League East with their win. They are 9-2 in their last 11 games.

The Yankees received a solo homer from catcher Brian McCann and a run-producing double from second baseman Stephen Drew, both in the sixth inning.

Lefty Andrew Miller picked up his eighth save in as many chances.

Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 5

BOSTON -- The Red Sox opened a nine-game homestand against AL East opponents by rallying to defeat the Blue Jays with a run in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Center fielder Mookie Betts lined a game-winning single off loser Miguel Castro in the ninth as the Red Sox (11-9) ended a two-game losing streak and handed Toronto (9-11) its fourth straight loss on its current 10-game trip.

Boston third baseman Pablo Sandoval had a two-run single and a solo homer but left the game in the sixth inning with a sore neck suffered when he dove face-first catching a popped bunt.

Phillies 4, Cardinals 1

ST. LOUIS -- After announcing that Cardinals ace starter Adam Wainwright would miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles, St. Louis couldn't solve Phillies ace Cole Hamels.

Hamels (1-2) fanned a season-high nine over seven innings, allowing just four hits and a run while walking four, one intentionally. Relievers Ken Giles and Jonathan Papelbon picked up the last six outs, with Papelbon registering his fifth save.

Philadelphia left fielder Ben Revere had a two-run double in the seventh inning.

Royals 6, Indians 2

CLEVELAND -- The Royals broke open a close game with a three-run seventh inning, and reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber of Cleveland will go winless in the month of April.

Royals left-hander Jason Vargas (2-1) gave up five walks in five innings but allowed only three hits to get the win.

In 6 1/3 innings Kluber gave up six runs, including four earned, on 10 hits, with two strikeouts and five walks. In five starts in April, Kluber was 0-3 with a 4.24 ERA. Last year, Kluber was 2-3 with a 4.14 ERA in six April starts.

Orioles-White Sox postponed

BALTIMORE -- Major League Baseball commissioner Ron Manfred announced less than one hour before the scheduled first pitch that Monday's game between the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles was postponed due to violence in the streets of Baltimore.

The Orioles called off the game in consultation with the Baltimore City Police Department, according to a release by the team. Manfred said it is possible the rest of the series could be played at another site, and he did not rule out Nationals Park in Washington.

Mariners 3, Rangers 1

ARLINGTON, Texas -- In his first three starts this season, Seattle right hander Taijuan Walker racked up a 10.66 ERA. Against Texas' light-hitting lineup, he delivered the kind of stuff that made him the club’s top prospect just a couple years ago.

The 22-year-old mowed down the Rangers through seven innings and he outdueled his Texas counterpart Yovani Gallardo to earn his first victory of the season, in front of a sparse crowd that waited out a 55-minute rain delay before the game could get started at Globe Life Park.

The delay might have affected Gallardo (2-3), who surrendered a pair of runs in the top of the first while having to throw 34 of his 101 pitches.

Rockies 5, Diamondbacks 4

PHOENIX -- Justin Morneau hit a three-run home run in the first inning, and Corey Dickerson added three hits and an RBI in Colorado's victory over Arizona at Chase Field.

Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki doubled, walked and scored twice, and Tyler Matzek (2-0) remained undefeated despite leaving in the sixth inning due to a left hamstring cramp.

Morneau and Charlie Blackmon had two hits for the Rockies, who earned their fourth win in five games.

Tigers 5, Twins 4

MINNEAPOLIS -- Detroit got three hits from Jose Iglesias and a quality start from left-hander David Price in a win against Minnesota at Target Field.

Iglesias finished a double short of the cycle, hitting his first homer of the season to get the Tigers on the board in the first.

Price got the win, improving to 2-1 on the season, allowing three earned runs on six hits and two walks over 6 1/3 innings of work. Both of Price’s wins this season have come against Minnesota.

Dodgers 8, Giants 3

LOS ANGELES -- Joc Pederson and pinch-hitter Justin Turner homered, and Los Angeles rolled to a victory over San Francisco before 46,704 at Dodger Stadium.

Pederson went deep off reliever George Kontos in the sixth for his fifth home run this season. Turner added a three-run blast --- his first homer of the season --- in the eighth off Yusmeiro Petit for the final margin. Pederson also made a nifty grab of a drive to the wall in center by Giants center fielder Angel Pagan to double off Nori Aoki in the first inning.

Dodgers reliever Carlos Frias (1-0) worked 1 1/3 innings, helping the National League West-leading Dodgers capture their eighth in a row at home.

Astros 9, Padres 4

SAN DIEGO -- Jed Lowrie, Jason Castro and Colby Rasmus hit home runs, and Houston defeated San Diego for its fourth consecutive win.

The Astros broke a 4-4 tie with three runs in the eighth inning off reliever Joaquin Benoit (3-1), then added two more in the ninth on Rasmus' homer.

George Springer scored the go-ahead run in the eighth when catcher Derek Norris' throw to third on Springer's steal attempt sailed into left field for an error.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Six of the more interesting first round matches in the golf tournament today:

-- Justin Rose (-$240) vs Marc Leishman-- Rose is off win in New Orleans.

-- Jason Day (-$200) vs Charley Hoffman-- Day is 14-3 in this event.

-- Jordan Spieth (-$325) vs Mikko Ilonen-- Ilonen got in when Lefty withdrew.

-- Rory McIlroy (-$260) vs Jason Dufner-- Tough first round match, no?

-- Bubba Watson (-$210) vs M.A Jimenez-- Interesting pair of characters here.

-- Henrik Stenson (-$240) vs John Senden- Stenson has won this event.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Random mid-week stuff.......

13) Another baseball game was cancelled at Camden Yards Tuesday due to the rioting/curfew in Baltimore. Wednesday's game is at 2pm and will be the first big league game ever played with no fans.

Baltimore's weekend series against Tampa Bay has been moved to the Trop; the Orioles will be the "home team" for those games.

12) Rockets 103, Mavericks 94-- Houston advances to second round for first time since 2009. Enjoyed listening to Chris Webber on this game, talking about how improved foul shooting is the product of one thing-- good practice.

11) Spurs 111, Clippers 107-- Speaking of which, DeAndre Jordan was 7-16 on the foul line and this led directly to San Antonio grabbing a 3-2 series lead. Asked a few people who coached last night if they would foul on purpose if they were in Spurs' shoes- when million$ of dollar$ are at $take, the an$wer i$ ye$. You find an opponents' weakness, you exploit it.

10) Match Play tournament starts today; since 1999, the average seed of the winner has been 19.6; Brooks Koepka is #19, Kevin Na #20.

9) Blue Jays 11, Red Sox 8-- Boston allowed 34 runs in its last three games, as the price tag for Hamels/Kazmir, even Bud Norris keeps going up. Boston's five starting pitchers have an ERA of over 6.00, worst in major leagues.

8) Speaking of which, Masahiro Tanaka is on the DL, as trends point to him needing Tommy John surgery. Forearm strains are often a precursor to issues with the UCL, which is what just sidelined Brandon McCarthy for the season.

7) Senator from Vermont named Bernie Sanders is running for President; never heard of the guy, but at first glance, he looks like Verne Lundquist.

6) John Daly turned 49 years old this week, which means that a year from now, the Senior Tour is going to get a big boost, if Daly chooses to play there.

5) Bo Jackson is 51 years old, has an artificial hip; he won a long drive contest at a charity golf tournament this week, hitting a golf ball 331 yards. You never hear about him anymore, which means he has a good life. Good for him.

4) Nationals 13, Braves 12-- Atlanta led 10-2 after the 4th inning; Washington has been playing terrible baseball. Teams combined to allow nine unearned runs in this game. The NL East is wide open for the Mets to win, especially is the Nationals keep playing this sloppily.

3) When the NBA holds its draft in June, shouldn't the D-league draft be immediately after it, starting at midnight and shown on the NBA Network? It would be obvious to everyone then what kids got bad advice and maybe more kids would stay in school instead of coming out when they should not.

2) My point is this-- there are 30 NBA teams, it is a two-round draft, so that is sixty selections. 48 college players, 43 international kids applied for this year's draft- thats not counting the college seniors. It just does not add up-- lot of kids could still be in college, getting better-- college teams practice more.

1) Since Kevin Durant helped get Scott Brooks fired, I hope he at least got Brooks' cellphone bill reduced, the way he does on that TV commercial.

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, April 29


Philadelphia Phillies @ St. Louis Cardinals

Game 959-960
April 29, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia Phil
(Harang) 13.608
St. Louis Cardina
(Martinez) 15.285
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis Cardina
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis Cardina
-180
7
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis Cardina
(-180); Under

Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks

Game 961-962
April 29, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado Rockies
(Lyles) 12.961
Arizona Diamondba
(Collmenter) 16.034
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona Diamondba
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona Diamondba
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona Diamondba
(-120); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Baltimore Orioles

Game 973-974
April 29, 2015 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Samardzija) 16.424
Baltimore Orioles
(Jimenez) 15.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore Orioles
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+105); Over

San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Game 963-964
April 29, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco Gia
(Vogelsong) 16.410
Los Angeles Dodge
(Greinke) 15.399
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco Gia
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Dodge
-185
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco Gia
(+165); Over

Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees

Game 965-966
April 29, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay Rays
(Smyly) 18.773
New York Yankees
(Pineda) 17.621
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay Rays
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York Yankees
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay Rays
(+140); Over

Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins

Game 967-968
April 29, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit Tigers
(Greene) 16.610
Minnesota Twins
(Hughes) 12.507
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit Tigers
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit Tigers
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit Tigers
(-115); Under

Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Indians

Game 969-970
April 29, 2015 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City Royal
(Ventura) 13.421
Cleveland Indians
(Salazar) 16.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland Indians
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Indians
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland Indians
(-130); Under

Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox

Game 971-972
April 29, 2015 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto Blue Jays
(Dickey) 15.529
Boston Red Sox
(Porcello) 14.498
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto Blue Jays
by 1
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston Red Sox
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto Blue Jays
(+120); Over

Milwaukee Brewers @ Cincinnati Reds

Game 951-952
April 29, 2015 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee Brewers
(Garza) 12.452
Cincinnati Reds
(Lorenzen) 14.675
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati Reds
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati Reds
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati Reds
N/A

Seattle Mariners @ Texas Rangers

Game 975-976
April 29, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle Mariners
(Hernandez) 13.029
Texas Rangers
(Rodriguez) 16.069
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas Rangers
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle Mariners
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas Rangers
(+155); Over

Washington Nationals @ Atlanta Braves

Game 953-954
April 29, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington Nation
(Zimmermann) 15.893
Atlanta Braves
(Wood) 12.688
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington Nation
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Nation
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Nation
(-125); Under

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ Oakland Athletics

Game 977-978
April 29, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Angel
(Shoemaker) 16.917
Oakland Athletics
(Hahn) 15.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Angel
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland Athletics
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Angel
N/A

New York Mets @ Miami Marlins

Game 955-956
April 29, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York Mets
(Colon) 18.742
Miami Marlins
(Latos) 17.635
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York Mets
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami Marlins
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York Mets
(-105); Over

Houston Astros @ San Diego Padres

Game 979-980
April 29, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston Astros
(Keuchel) 13.501
San Diego Padres
(Cashner) 17.966
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego Padres
by 4 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego Padres
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego Padres
(-125); Under

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs

Game 957-958
April 29, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh Pirate
(Cole) 14.550
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 17.463
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh Pirate
-120
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(+100); N/A

[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, April 29

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MILWAUKEE (4 - 17) at CINCINNATI (10 - 10) - 12:35 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. MICHAEL LORENZEN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-1 (+4.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GARZA is 3-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.335.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-7. (-6.7 units)

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (8 - 13) at ATLANTA (10 - 10) - 7:10 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 44-27 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-8 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
ZIMMERMANN is 34-13 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 89-93 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 87-92 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-76 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 45-55 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 9-16 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 4-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WOOD is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.49 and a WHIP of 1.101.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.1 units)

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NY METS (15 - 6) at MIAMI (9 - 12) - 7:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 15-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 85-88 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 15-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
NY METS are 14-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 15-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 48-40 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 51-28 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 42-24 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 35-15 (+18.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 22-10 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 13-2 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 42-24 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 12-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 22-6 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-1 (+4.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. MIAMI since 1997
COLON is 4-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

MAT LATOS vs. NY METS since 1997
LATOS is 2-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.152.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.1 units)

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PITTSBURGH (11 - 10) at CHICAGO CUBS (12 - 7) - 8:05 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 2-11 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 247-482 (-105.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
HENDRICKS is 13-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 13-2 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 9-2 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 196-156 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 194-155 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 135-93 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1399-1560 (-276.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 750-730 (-164.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 356-341 (-86.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1342-1473 (-251.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 221-229 (-67.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1026-1158 (-209.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 649-751 (-196.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 145-162 (-46.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 4-2 (+2.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

GERRIT COLE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
COLE is 5-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.3 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HENDRICKS is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 13) at ST LOUIS (13 - 6) - 8:15 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-35 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 120-63 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 120-63 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 166-107 (+33.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-23 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HARANG is 34-19 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HARANG is 7-15 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 9-18 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-8. (+9.1 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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COLORADO (11 - 9) at ARIZONA (9 - 11) - 9:40 PM
JORDAN LYLES (R) vs. JOSH COLLMENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 28-64 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-64 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-48 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-81 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-42 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 66-83 (-27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 73-109 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 38-54 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 8-20 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 73-109 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 55-81 (-24.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-47 (-22.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-57 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JORDAN LYLES vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LYLES is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.46 and a WHIP of 1.793.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-6. (-6.8 units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. COLORADO since 1997
COLLMENTER is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.152.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (9 - 12) at LA DODGERS (12 - 8) - 10:10 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 51-26 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 46-22 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 26-7 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 25-6 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 46-22 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 71-36 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 25-8 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 109-91 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-47 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-9 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 109-91 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1029-862 (+115.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 547-534 (+57.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-22 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 26-17 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-1 (+4.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
VOGELSONG is 4-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 10-5 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-12. (-9.8 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GREINKE is 5-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.99 and a WHIP of 0.971.
His team's record is 7-0 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.2 units)

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TAMPA BAY (11 - 10) at NY YANKEES (13 - 8) - 1:05 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. MICHAEL PINEDA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DREW SMYLY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SMYLY is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.692.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PINEDA is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.142.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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DETROIT (14 - 7) at MINNESOTA (9 - 11) - 1:10 PM
SHANE GREENE (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 47-45 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HUGHES is 13-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 14-5 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREENE is 7-0 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREENE is 6-0 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREENE is 6-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 33-62 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-1 (+2.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

SHANE GREENE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GREENE is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. DETROIT since 1997
HUGHES is 6-8 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 6-8 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.5 units)

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KANSAS CITY (14 - 6) at CLEVELAND (6 - 13) - 6:05 PM
YORDANO VENTURA (R) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 114-83 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-23 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-10 (+15.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 59-40 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 110-80 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 82-56 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 80-57 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 67-48 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
VENTURA is 14-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VENTURA is 13-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VENTURA is 11-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 6-13 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-13 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 (-10.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-13 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

YORDANO VENTURA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VENTURA is 3-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.57 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SALAZAR is 2-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.481.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.7 units)

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TORONTO (10 - 11) at BOSTON (11 - 10) - 6:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 82-102 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 597-535 (-76.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 7-19 (-15.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-52 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-20 (-12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-54 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 73-88 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-72 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-72 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-29 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-38 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 5-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TORONTO since 1997
PORCELLO is 2-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.7 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (8 - 9) at BALTIMORE (9 - 10) - 2:05 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
JIMENEZ is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.635.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-6.1 units)

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SEATTLE (9 - 11) at TEXAS (7 - 13) - 8:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 75-82 (-26.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 50-39 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 27-17 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 46-35 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 22-9 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 74-108 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-54 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 16-31 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 72-104 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-85 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-73 (-21.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-41 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 13-21 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 16-27 (-19.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 22-17. (+2.6 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.17 and a WHIP of 0.782.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (9 - 11) at OAKLAND (9 - 12) - 10:05 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JESSE HAHN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (13 - 7) at SAN DIEGO (11 - 11) - 3:40 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 99-75 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 99-75 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-18 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 83-99 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 9-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in April games this season.
HOUSTON is 9-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 32-36 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
KEUCHEL is 21-12 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 12-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 20-11 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CASHNER is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.474.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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Wednesday, April 29

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12:35 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Milwaukee's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Milwaukee's last 18 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cincinnati's last 18 games when playing Milwaukee

1:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 23 games
NY Yankees are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

1:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

2:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BALTIMORE
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

3:40 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN DIEGO
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

6:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
Kansas City is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games at home

6:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games at home

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 12 of NY Mets's last 16 games when playing Miami
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets

8:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

8:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. TEXAS
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

8:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

9:40 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Colorado's last 14 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing Colorado

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing LA Angels

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games

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Wednesday, April 29


Pitcher change announced - Michael Pineda, Yankees

NY Yankees vs. Tampa Bay on April 29 at 1:05 PM. Previous Starter: Masahiro Tanaka.


Reds prospect Lorenzen to make pitching debut

CINCINNATI -- The timing's right for Michael Lorenzen.

Right-hander Homer Bailey was placed on the disabled list Monday with a right elbow ligament strain, opening a spot for Lorenzen, the Cincinnati Reds organization's fourth-rated prospect.

The 23-year-old right-hander was scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, instead he'll make his major-league debut on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park in the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers.

"We've had our sights set on Michael for some time," said Reds manager Bryan Price. "I think he's mature and ready to handle this type of a challenge. It wasn't a difficult call."

Lorenzen went 2-1 with a 2.84 ERA in three starts this season at Triple-A Louisville, with 12 strikeouts, four walks, and 20 hits allowed in 19 innings.

His fastball consistently is around 94 mph and his changeup and sinker are improving.


Lack of run support has Hughes winless for Twins

Phil Hughes has started the season strong, but thanks to the rest of the Minnesota Twins the rightie has yet to post a win. In Hughes' four starts this season he has gone at least six innings in each while posting a strikeout/walks ratio of 22/2.

The Twins have managed to score a meager four runs in those four starts, while being held scoreless twice.

Minnesota hosts the red-hot Detroit Tigers Wednesday.


Rays look to continue winning with Smyly on mound

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to find good fortune when Drew Smyly gets the starting nod as the team has now won the lefties past five starts. In those five games, only one this season, Smyly has only allowed three hits and 1.2 runs per game while striking out six.

Smyly made his return to the rotation this past Friday when he pitched 4.2 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays while posting five strikeouts and no walks.

Tampa Bay will be in Yankee Stadium Wednesday.


Rays to be road team at home vs. Orioles

NEW YORK -- After Wednesday afternoon's New York game, the Tampa Bay Rays were scheduled to visit the Baltimore Orioles.

Instead, the Rays will fly back to Tampa Bay and face the Orioles at Tropicana Field in a road game.

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MLB

Wednesday, April 29


Red Sox on fire for Over bettors

The Boston Red Sox lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 11-8 Tuesday evening, but the scoreline easily surpassed the closing 8.5 total en route to Boston's fifth-straight Over result.

The BoSox are the top Over wager in Major League Baseball with an Over/Under record of 15-6 (tied with the Oakland A's).

The Sox and Jays conclude their three game set at Fenway Park Wednesday evening. Oddsmakers have tabbed the game with a total of 8.5.