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Preview: Padres (20-24) at Angels (22-21)
Game: 1
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date: May 25, 2015 9:05 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Angels are returning from a lengthy road trip on the other side of the country, but their winning percentage remains the same as the day they left - exactly .500.

The Angels will try again to break free from mediocrity in a 10-game homestand that begins Monday night against the San Diego Padres, and Jered Weaver will attempt to start that on a winning note by adding to his recent turnaround.

Los Angeles was 17-17 when it started its 10-game trip against AL East teams and moved two games above .500 on Wednesday with Weaver's 4-3 victory over Toronto. It finished that trek by dropping three of its final four and each of its last two games against Boston.

The Angels registered four hits in a 6-1 defeat Sunday and batted .206 in the final six games.

"We haven't played anywhere near our potential," catcher Chris Iannetta told MLB's official website.

The Angels won six of eight at home before heading out, including the final three, and will try to extend that streak behind a rejuvenated Weaver (3-4, 4.37 ERA). The right-hander is 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA in his past three starts and survived one difficult inning in Wednesday's victory.

He gave up three runs, three hits and two walks in the fourth, and totaled one hit and one walk allowed in his other six innings.

"His last couple of starts have been great. It's fun to play behind him," outfielder Mike Trout said. "He's working fast and trying to get us back in the dugouts to get some hits. It's fun to watch."

Weaver is 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA in two career starts against the Padres (21-24) and took a 7-2 win in the most recent May 18, 2012. That victory was part of a 19-start stretch in which he went 11-1 with a 2.20 ERA in interleague play.

Weaver will face a team that batted .168 with 13 runs in a 1-7 stretch before Sunday's 11-3 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego matched its season high with 20 hits, and Justin Upton had two of those while matching a career best with six RBIs, including a grand slam.

"I don't think we cared how we got our runs today. But it was nice to get some runners in scoring position, get the bases loaded and get some hits in those situations," Upton said.

Tyson Ross (2-4, 3.93) is hoping to see that kind of help after getting two runs of support or fewer for the seventh time in nine starts Wednesday. The right-hander gave up three runs and four hits in seven innings of a 3-2 defeat to the Chicago Cubs while striking out eight.

Ross is 1-1 with a 1.99 ERA in four career starts against the Angels.

The Padres took two of three in the most recent matchup with Los Angeles in 2012 and lost all three in their last visit to Anaheim in 2009.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Padres at Angels
Mon, May 25 - 9:05PM EDT

GAME 2
Padres at Angels
Tue, May 26 - 10:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Padres at Angels
Wed, May 27 - 10:05PM EDT

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Preview: Diamondbacks (20-22) at Cardinals (27-16)
Game: 1
Venue: Busch Stadium
Date: May 25, 2015 4:15 PM EDT

Paul Goldschmidt has looked comfortable at the plate in his home park but hasn't been at his best in the Arizona Diamondbacks' recent road games.

Goldschmidt will try to change that during a six-game trip that begins Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals as the Diamondbacks go for a seventh win in eight games.

Goldschmidt homered and drove in three runs for the second time in three games against the Chicago Cubs in a 4-3 victory Sunday. He was 5 for 10 in the series for Arizona (21-22) and has helped keep his average at .333 by going 22 for 45 (.489) in his last 13 home games.

By contrast, Goldschmidt was 5 for 25 on a seven-game trip that ended Thursday.

"I just try to hit it and keep it simple, and hopefully they don't catch it. I've been feeling pretty good the past week or so," he told MLB's official website.

Goldschmidt is hitting .323 with two homers and 10 RBIs in his last eight games in St. Louis, but Arizona has lost four straight and nine of 12 there.

The Diamondbacks are trying to get back to .500 for the first time since they were 8-8 on April 24, but are just 2-6 in Chase Anderson's starts.

Anderson (1-1, 2.54 ERA), however, can't entirely be blamed for that record.

After receiving a combined 10 runs of support in his first seven outings, the right-hander earned his first win of the season with Wednesday's 6-1 victory over Miami. He yielded one run while pitching into the ninth inning for the first time and has a 1.03 ERA in four starts this month.

"He's mixed his pitches and commanded both sides of the plate. He does all the little things well," manager Chip Hale said. "Is his stuff electric? It's pretty good. I don't think people give him enough credit for having good stuff."

In his first start against St. Louis, Anderson will face a team that totaled two runs and 14 hits in three consecutive losses before a 6-1 win in Kansas City on Sunday. The Cardinals (28-16) had 10 hits despite the absences of Matt Holliday (forearm) and Jason Heyward (hip).

"Not getting a win today would have hurt," said third baseman Matt Carpenter, who had a two-run homer in the sixth. "It's nice to end (a seven-game road trip) on a good note."

Carpenter is batting .419 in his last nine contests against Arizona and the Cardinals won five of six meetings in 2014.

Carlos Martinez (4-2, 4.08) will make his first start against the Diamondbacks after allowing four hits over 6 1-3 innings in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the New York Mets. The right-hander has a 1.59 ERA in his last two starts after posting a 14.00 in his previous two.

Yadier Molina has six multihit performances in his last eight home games against Arizona, batting .364 with five doubles. Matt Adams is 10 for 24 (.417) with two homers and five doubles in the past seven overall meetings.

Mark Trumbo has three home runs in six career contests against the Cardinals and is 7 for 22 (.318) with seven RBIs.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Diamondbacks at Cardinals
Mon, May 25 - 4:15PM EDT

GAME 2
Diamondbacks at Cardinals
Tue, May 26 - 8:15PM EDT

GAME 3
Diamondbacks at Cardinals
Wed, May 27 - 8:15PM EDT

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Preview: Rangers (20-23) at Indians (19-23)
Game: 1
Venue: Progressive Field
Date: May 25, 2015 4:10 PM EDT

Josh Hamilton is getting another shot at redemption in baseball with an unlikely journey that has led back to the Texas Rangers.

After leaving for a big free agent contract with the Los Angeles Angels, the 2010 AL MVP had struggles on and off the field.

Hamilton, out of the majors since shoulder surgery in February, is now set for a Rangers reunion Monday against the Cleveland Indians, a matchup of streaking teams. His season debut comes exactly four weeks after the Angels finalized a trade to basically give him back to their AL West rivals for little in return less than halfway into a $125 million, five-year deal.

"I've always wanted to play the game the right way. Play hard, give what you have, leave it out there. If you do that, then you don't have to answer to anybody,' Hamilton said Saturday, when his stint at Triple-A Round Rock ended with a rained-out game. "Hopefully, people in my career have enjoyed watching me play."

Hamilton will start in left field and likely will hit second or fifth in the batting order, according to manager Jeff Banister.

Banister said his plan was to "open our arms and love him up and give him a great big hug and welcome him in, and then treat him like he's one of 25, just like we do everybody else."

During Hamilton's first stint in Texas, after 19 homers and 47 RBIs in his 2007 rookie season with Cincinnati, the outfielder was an All-Star in each of his five seasons (2008-12) and was the AL MVP the same season the Rangers went to the first of consecutive World Series.

Hamilton had a disappointing two seasons on the West Coast, where in 240 regular-season games for the Angels he hit .255 with 31 homers and 123 RBIs. He played only 89 games last season because of injuries, and was hitless in 13 at_bats during the AL division series against Kansas City.

Then there was his self-reported alcohol and cocaine relapse last offseason, along with shoulder surgery. He is also going through a divorce.

Angels owner Arte Moreno made it clear they no longer wanted Hamilton, and will pay $105 million for two underwhelming seasons. Texas is responsible for $6 million and Hamilton agreed to give up $14 million he was due.

Hamilton went to extended spring training in Arizona the day after the April 27 trade, then spent the past two weeks playing 12 games combined for Round Rock and Double-A Frisco.

"Josh is physically and game-ready to get started," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said.

With Hamilton, the Rangers (21-23) will try to extend their season-high win streak to six. All of those victories have come during a nine-game trip that ends Wednesday. Texas, winners in 11 of 14 away from home, had double-digit hit totals in each of its three wins against the New York Yankees, culminating with Sunday's 5-2 victory.

They outscored the Yankees 30-15 in the three-game sweep and Prince Fielder went 8 for 14 with three homers, raising his AL-best average to .358.

Phil Klein (1-0, 4.50 ERA) will attempt to contribute to Texas' run in his second major league start. The right-hander yielded a solo homer and four other hits in 5 1-3 innings in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Boston.

The Indians (20-23) completed a three-game sweep of visiting Cincinnati with a 5-2 win Sunday to push their season-high win streak to six.

"It's nice to see that we're kind of coming together as a team and putting some wins together," pitcher Trevor Bauer said.

Cleveland has a 1.98 ERA in its last seven games with its starters boasting a 1.42 mark. Shaun Marcum (1-0, 2.31) won his first start for the Indians on Wednesday by allowing two runs in 6 2-3 innings in a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

The nine-year veteran is 2-0 with a 4.30 ERA in five career starts against the Rangers, last facing them in 2010.

Cleveland took two of three in Texas from May 15-17, totaling 18 runs and 26 hits in its victories. The Indians have won 13 of 15 over the Rangers and six consecutive home meetings.

They've won seven straight home games against that franchise just once from Sept. 21, 1969-July 8, 1970, versus the Washington Senators.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Rangers at Indians
Mon, May 25 - 4:10PM EDT

GAME 2
Rangers at Indians
Tue, May 26 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Rangers at Indians
Wed, May 27 - 12:10PM EDT

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Preview: Braves (21-21) at Dodgers (26-16)
Game: 1
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: May 25, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

Strong pitching has helped the Atlanta Braves put together a strong stretch, while the Los Angeles Dodgers have been woeful offensively of late.

The Braves will again turn to a rookie on the mound as they try to capitalize on the Dodgers' scuffling lineup in the opener of this three-game series Monday night.

Atlanta (22-21) owns a 4.00 ERA on the season, but has compiled a 2.71 mark during a 7-2 stretch. The rotation has allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of those victories.

Rookie Mike Foltynewicz tossed the latest gem Sunday, allowing one run and three hits with seven strikeouts in 7 2-3 innings of a 2-1 win over Milwaukee.

"He was dominant, really, the whole game," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "It was a nice start to build on."

That was also the case Wednesday for Williams Perez (0-0, 6.14 ERA), who yielded one run and six hits with seven strikeouts in five innings of a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay in his first career start.

"One of the best parts of my game was having the changeup and the curveball working," Perez said through a translator. "That was a big thing for me and why I pitched so well."

Perez's first two appearances came out of the bullpen, but he was moved into the rotation to replace struggling Eric Stults.

He'll face a Dodgers team that's been outscored 29-9 and batted .190 during a 3-5 stretch. They haven't scored more than three runs in any of those games, including Sunday's 11-3 defeat to San Diego.

Adrian Gonzalez and Howie Kendrick aren't helping. Gonzalez is 5 for 24 (.208) with no RBIs in eight games, while Kendrick is 5 for 27 (.185) with one extra-base hit in the past seven.

Gonzalez's struggles have dropped his average 25 points to .342, which is still among baseball's leaders.

He went 11 for 29 (.379) with seven RBIs as Los Angeles took six of seven meetings from the Braves last year.

Starting pitching hadn't been a problem lately for the Dodgers (26-17) until Carlos Frias was pounded for 10 runs and 12 hits in four-plus innings Sunday.

Los Angeles' starters posted a 1.90 ERA in the previous seven games. Brett Anderson (2-2, 3.61) had a quality start in that span, allowing three runs over a season-best 6 1-3 innings Wednesday in a 4-0 loss at San Francisco.

That was Anderson's third straight game pitching in rain, prompting him to make light of it.

"At this point, if your city/area is in a desperate need of precipitation ... just pay me to come for a few days and it's bound to rain," Anderson said via his official Twitter account.

The difficult conditions haven't affected the left-hander, who has compiled a 1.99 ERA in his past four starts after opening the season with a 5.49 mark in his first four.

There's no rain in the forecast for this series.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Braves at Dodgers
Mon, May 25 - 8:10PM EDT

GAME 2
Braves at Dodgers
Tue, May 26 - 10:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Braves at Dodgers
Wed, May 27 - 10:10PM EDT

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Preview: Royals (28-15) at Yankees (22-22)
Game: 1
Venue: Yankee Stadium
Date: May 25, 2015 1:05 PM EDT

The Kansas City Royals own the best record in baseball, while the New York Yankees have spiraled back to .500.

The Yankees will try to snap out of their worst stretch in 20 years as they open this three-game home series with the Royals on Monday.

New York (22-22) has dropped 10 of 11 for the first time since May 23-June 3, 1995, and is hitting .214 with a 6.84 ERA during a six-game skid. That started with a 6-0 defeat at Kansas City (28-15) on May 17 after splitting the first two games of the series.

The Yankees haven't lost seven straight since April 20-27, 2007.

"Teams are going to go through streaks where they're not hitting, they're not pitching, but we're making way too many mental errors. We're playing way too sloppy out there," Mark Teixeira said. "One mental error every now and then is OK. We seem to be having two or three a night."

Frustrations only grew with Sunday's 5-2 loss to Texas, returning the Yankees to the break-even mark for the first time since they were 7-7 on April 21.

"There's frustration in the room. There better be frustration," manager Joe Girardi said.

With Jacoby Ellsbury (knee) sidelined, there is added pressure on Brett Gardner to produce in the leadoff spot, but he's 5 for 33 with two runs in 10 games after hitting .333 and scoring nine times over the previous 10.

Gardner has had success, however, against scheduled starter Jeremy Guthrie, going 6 for 17 with a double and triple.

Guthrie (4-2, 4.75 ERA) has an opportunity to win four consecutive starts for the first time since 2008 after posting a 1.96 ERA during his current run. He went 1-2 with a 6.52 ERA in his first five outings.

The right-hander is trying to help the Royals bounce back from Sunday's 6-1 loss to St. Louis, ending their five-game slide.

Guthrie's latest outing was perhaps his best of the season, tossing six scoreless innings in Wednesday's 7-1 win over Cincinnati.

"I didn't have the same type of command I did a couple of starts ago," Guthrie told MLB's official website. "But my location has been a bit better. I've been getting ahead of guys and making good pitches."

Guthrie is 2-0 with a 1.32 ERA in his past two outings at Yankee Stadium, but is 5-10 with a 5.06 ERA in 17 career starts against New York.

Salvador Perez is batting .371 (13 for 35) during a 10-game hitting streak, collecting four hits in the three meetings with the Yankees earlier this month.

Perez will get his first look at Nathan Eovaldi (3-1, 4.73), who is 0-1 with a 6.94 ERA in his last two starts after going 3-0 with a 3.80 ERA over his previous four.

The right-hander is coming off one of his worst performances of the season, surrendering five runs and seven hits in 4 1-3 innings of Tuesday's 8-6, 10-inning loss at Washington.

Eovaldi may not have Brian McCann behind the plate after a cramp in his right foot forced him to leave after eight innings Sunday.

While McCann says he should be able to play, Girardi isn't sure.

"I don't think we're really going to know until (Monday)," Girardi said. "It's one thing if it's in the foot. I'm a little bit more concerned that it moved up to the calf."

New York is batting a major league-worst .198 in day games this season, while Kansas City ranks second with a .292 mark.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Royals at Yankees
Mon, May 25 - 1:05PM EDT

GAME 2
Royals at Yankees
Tue, May 26 - 7:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Royals at Yankees
Wed, May 27 - 1:05PM EDT

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Monday's Tip Sheet

May 25, 2015


Who’s Hot:

Indians – Cleveland was languishing in last place of the AL Central earlier this month, but the Tribe has come back to life with six consecutive victories. The Indians pulled off a home sweep this past weekend of the rival Reds, while holding Cincinnati to just six runs in the three victories. In the last seven games overall, Cleveland’s pitching has allowed just 14 runs, resulting in six ‘unders.’

Cleveland sends out veteran Shaun Marcum this afternoon to begin its series against another streaking team with Texas headed to Progressive Field. Marcum captured a victory in his Indians’ debut last week against the White Sox, scattering four hits and allowing two earned runs in 6.2 innings of a 4-3 underdog win. The Indians have struggled in home series openers this season, posting a 1-6 mark with the only victory coming this past Friday against the Reds.

Rangers – Texas wasn’t expected to do much in the AL West this season, but the Rangers are suddenly making a move on their current road trip. The Rangers lost the opener of their previous series at Boston, but then proceeded to beat the Red Sox twice and followed it up with a three-game sweep of the Yankees in the Bronx. Texas’ offense woke up in New York, plating 30 runs in the three victories, while not losing a road series in the past four tries.

Josh Hamilton will make his Rangers’ debut this afternoon after getting traded back to Texas from Los Angeles last month. That will obviously be a key storyline, but Rangers’ righty Phil Klein takes the mound for his second career start today, but his first back in his home state of Ohio. The former Youngstown State standout allowed five hits and one earned run at Boston his last time out to cash as a +150 underdog in a 2-1 victory at Fenway Park.

Who’s Not:

Yankees – Are the Bronx Bombers showing their age right now? New York has dropped six straight games, including an ugly three-game sweep at home to Texas this past weekend. The Yankees have managed to stay in second place of the AL East behind Tampa Bay in spite of this skid, while allowing at least five runs in five of the six defeats. New York begins a three-game set with Kansas City, as the Yankees lost two of three to the Royals 10 days ago on the road.

Nathan Eovaldi has failed to win in his last two appearances for the Yankees, both on the road. New York blew a 6-2 lead in his previous start at Washington, an extra-innings loss as Eovaldi gave up five earned runs in less than five innings. The Yankees have won each of Eovaldi’s last two starts at home, while New York has won three of its past four home series openers.

Reds – Eight games ago, Cincinnati barely stood above the .500 mark. Eight losses later, the Reds are scuffling, while coming off a three-game sweep to the dreaded Indians on the road. The offense is nowhere to be find, as the Reds have scored two runs or less in six of the eight losses, while Cincinnati’s starting pitchers have lasted past the fifth inning twice in this stretch.

Cincinnati hosts Colorado this afternoon, as veteran right-hander Jason Marquis looks to stop the bleeding. Marquis has dropped three straight starts, while allowing 15 earned runs in this span. The only positive for Marquis is the Reds are 2-1 in his three starts at the Great American Ballpark, facing a Rockies’ team that is 2-9 in their last 11 road contests.

May Pitchers Report

Lincecum, Tim - 6-12 (4-8 H) - The two-time Cy Young winner has lost five MPH on his fastball and breaking pitches since 2011, which is precisely why he’s not the same pitcher he used to be. Unfortunately, getting your haircut does not make you throw harder.

Lohse, Kyle - 5-11 (3-7 A) - Lohse is more of a feel pitcher and past May’s have shown he has not felt well. It has been even worse this season to date with gargantuan 7.28 ERA to start this month. Rest assured, playing for this Milwaukee bunch will not lead to more success.

Day Records

Of the 20 teams in action playing on Monday afternoon, listed below are the good and bad records.

Good
Detroit 16-6
St. Louis 11-6
N.Y. Mets 10-4
Kansas City 9-4

Bad
Oakland 3-13
Cincinnati 3-13

Run-Line Investments

Some bettors like to lay the 1 ½ and earn a bigger return but there are certain teams that have a knack of winning by two or more.

Buy as RL Favorites
Toronto – 18 of 20 wins by two plus
Cleveland – 18 of 20 wins by two plus
Oakland – 14 of 20 wins by two plus

Sell as RL Favorites
Chicago White Sox – 9 of 19 wins by one run
Seattle – 11 of 20 wins by one run
Chicago Cubs – 12 of 24 wins by one run

Southpaw Notes

Four teams face left-handers on Monday and there records are listed below.

Washington 6-3
Atlanta 2-2
Houston 11-6
Baltimore 3-4
Tampa Bay 5-6

Total Notes

Oakland remains the best ‘over’ team in the majors, going 29-14 (67%). The majority of those winning tickets have come at home where the Athletics have seen the ‘over’ go 16-3 this season. The A’s meet the Tigers on Monday afternoon at home.

Team Streaks

Royals 5-1 to UNDER
Twins 3-0 to UNDER
Indians 6-1 to UNDER
Dodgers 6-1 to UNDER
Red Sox 8-2 to UNDER

Pitcher Notes

Atlanta - Jason Marquis 7-1 OVER
Arizona – Chase Anderson 6-2 UNDER
St. Louis – Carlos Martinez 4-0 OVER streak

Interleague Notes

The American League went 6-3 against the National League this past weekend and that includes a 5-1 mark in home games. On Monday, the Padres and Angels begin a three-game set from Anaheim. This game is slated for 9:05 p.m. ET.

San Diego has gone 1-4 versus the AL this season and they gave up an eye opening 41 runs in the four losses, which all cashed ‘over’ tickets.

The Angels were swept 3-0 by the Giants in early May at AT&T Park but rebound with two victories at home against Colorado. The ‘under’ has gone 4-1 in their first five Interleague matchups this season.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, May 25


National League
Phillies @ Mets
Gonzalez is 2-0, 2.70 in his last two starts (went five IP/both games).

Colon is 1-2, 11.15 in his last three starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Phillies lost six of last seven games with the Mets; over is 3-1-1 in their last five games played here. Phils lost three of last five games; under is 5-3 in last eight. Mets lost five of last six games overall but are 17-6 at home-- four of their last six games went over.

Rockies @ Reds
Butler is 0-4, 9.00 in his last four starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Marquis is 0-3, 10.95 in his last three starts; his last six went over.

Colorado won three of last four games against the Reds; over is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. Rockies lost nine of last 11 road games; four of their last five games overall went over. Cincinnati lost its last eight games (over 5-3).

Giants @ Brewers
Lincecum is 3-0, 1.05 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1).

Lohse is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six.

Milwaukee lost last three games with the Giants, allowing 31 runs; six of last ten series games stayed under. Brewers lost four of last five games; five of their last eight stayed under. Giants lost their last two games after winning previous eight; three of their last four went over.

Nationals @ Cubs
Roark is making first '15 start; he was 15-10, 2.85 in 31 starts LY, has allowed six runs in 20.1 IP in 13 relief stints this season.

Wada is 0-3, 5.08 in his last six starts; six of his last nine stayed under.

Washington won four of last five games with the Cubs; seven of last nine in series went over total. Nationals won seven of last eight games; three of last four stayed under. Cubs are 3-4 in last seven games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Diamondbacks @ Cardinals
Anderson is 1-0, 1.03 in his last four starts; six of his last eight went under.

Martinez is 1-1, 1.54 in his last two starts; his last four went over.

Arizona lost six of last seven games with the Cardinals; five of last six went under total. D'backs won six of last seven games with three of last four going over total. St Louis lost three of last four games; under is 6-2-1 in last nine. .

Marlins @ Pirates
Phelps is 2-1, 2.97 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.

Morton is making first '15 start; he was 6-12, 3.72 in 26 starts LY, with four of last five starts going over.

Miami won last two days after losing previous eight games; they're 2-7 in last nine games with Pittsburgh- six of last seven series games went over the total. Six of last eight Marlin games stayed under. Pirates won last three games; under is 6-4 in their last ten.

Braves @ Dodgers
Perez allowed one run in five IP (79 PT) in his first MLB start.

Anderson is 1-1, 2.38 in his last four starts; under was 3-1 in those games.

Dodgers lost five of last eight games, scoring total of nine runs- six of their last seven games stayed under. LA won eight of last nine games vs Atlanta; four of last six stayed under total. Braves won seven of last nine games.

American League
Royals @ Bronx
Guthrie is 3-0, 1.96 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Eovaldi is 1-1, 6.23 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Bronx lost ten of last 11 games overall, they allowed 47 runs in last six games. NY lost three of last four games with Kansas City- three of those four stayed under. Royals won five of their last six games; under is 5-1-1 in last seven.

Astros @ Orioles
Keuchel is 7-0, 1.73 in his last ten starts; four of his last six went over.

Chen is 1-2, 2.83 in his last five starts (under 3-0-1 in last four).

Astros are 3-5 in last eight games with Baltimore; four of last five series tilts stayed under. Houston won seven of last ten road games; over is 12-5-1 in their last 18 road games. Orioles are 4-5 in last nine games; they scored total of nine runs in those five losses.

Red Sox @ Twins
Kelly is winless in last seven starts but has a 2.03 RA in his last two; his last three starts stayed under.

Nolasco is 4-0, 5.57 in his last four starts; Twins scored 25 runs in those five games-- four of his last six starts went over.

Boston won seven of last nine games with Minnesota; last four stayed under the total. Red Sox won last two games, allowing four runs- eight of their last ten games stayed under. Twins won six of last eight games with four of last five staying under the total.

Rangers @ Indians
Klein allowed one run in 5.1 IP (81 PT) in his first MLB start.

Marcum allowed two runs in 6.2 IP (89 PT) in his first start since 2013.

Texas gets Josh Hamilton back today; they've lost eight of last nine games vs Cleveland- over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Rangers won last five games overall, scoring 35 runs- five of their last seven games stayed under. Indians won six games in row; seven of their last eight stayed under.

Tigers @ A's
Greene is 1-0, 1.40 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Oakland is 1-7 when Hahn starts (0-3, 7.54 in last four); four of his last five starts went over the total.

A's won back/back games for only second time (2-13 after win) this year; they lost last four games with Detroit, scoring 11 runs. Oakland is 8-22 in its last 30 games overall. Tigers are 3-5 in last eight games; under is 5-3-1 in last nine.

White Sox @ Blue Jays
Noesi is 0-6, 5.66 in his last seven starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Hutchison is 1-1, 3.57 in his last three starts; six of his last eight went over.

White Sox lost five of last six games, scoring 13 runs; six of their last seven games stayed under. Chicago won five of last six games with Toronto; under is 5-3 in last eight series games. Blue Jays lost seven of last ten games; four of last six stayed under the total.

Interleague
Padres @ Angels
Ross is 1-2, 3.24 in his last four starts; seven of his last ten went over.

Weaver is 3-0, 1.54 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under.

San Diego lost four of last six games with the Angels; three of last four stayed under the total. Padres lost seven of last nine games overall, with four of last five staying under total. Angels lost three of last four; three of those four went over.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Phil-NY-- Gonzalez 2-1; Colon 6-3
Colo-Cin-- Butler 3-5; Marquis 4-4
SF-Mil-- Lincecum 4-4; Lohse 4-5
Wsh-Chi-- Roark 0-0; Wada 1-0
Az-StL-- CAnderson 2-6; Martinez 6-2
Mia-Pitt-- Phelps 3-4; Morton 0-0
Atl-LA-- Perez 1-0; BAnderson 4-4

KC-NY-- Guthrie 6-2; Eovaldi 4-4
Hst-Balt-- Keuchel 8-1; Chen 4-4
Bos-Minn-- Kelly 4-4; Nolasco 4-1
Tex-Clev-- Klein 1-0; Marcum 1-0
Det-A's-- Greene 6-3; Hahn 1-7
Chi-Tor-- Noesi 0-4; Hutchison 5-4
Sea-TB-- Elias 1-4; Odorizzi 4-5

SD-LAA-- Ross 4-5; Weaver 4-5

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Phil-NY-- Gonzalez 2-3; Colon 3-9
Colo-Cin-- Butler 4-8; Marquis 3-8
SF-Mil-- Lincecum 1-8; Lohse 4-9
Wsh-Chi-- Roark 0-0; Wada 0-1
Az-StL-- CAnderson 3-8; Martinez 1-8
Mia-Pitt-- Phelps 2-5; Morton 0-0
Atl-LA-- Perez 1-1; BAnderson 0-8

KC-NY-- Guthrie 2-8; Eovaldi 5-8
Hst-Balt-- Keuchel 2-9; Chen 2-8
Bos-Minn-- Kelly 4-8; Nolasco 0-5
Tex-Clev-- Klein 0-1; Marcum 0-1
Det-A's-- Greene 2-9; Hahn 3-8
Chi-Tor-- Noesi 1-4; Hutchison 2-9
Sea-TB-- Elias 2-5; Odorizzi 1-9

SD-LAA-- Ross 3-9; Weaver 3-9

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MLB

Monday, May 25

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Kansas City

1:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games at home
NY Mets are 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home

1:10 PM
COLORADO vs. CINCINNATI
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 12 games when playing Colorado
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado

1:35 PM
HOUSTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Houston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Houston
Baltimore is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing Houston

2:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

2:10 PM
BOSTON vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

2:20 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHI CUBS
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games at home

4:05 PM
DETROIT vs. OAKLAND
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Oakland's last 17 games at home
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit

4:10 PM
TEXAS vs. CLEVELAND
Texas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games

4:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. ST. LOUIS
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Arizona

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

7:07 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TORONTO
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Toronto is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Seattle's last 23 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Tampa Bay's last 23 games when playing at home against Seattle

8:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games when playing Atlanta

9:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA ANGELS
San Diego is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Diego
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

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MLB

Monday, May 25


Twins cash once again vs. left-handed pitching

Another day, another Minnesota Twins victory against left-handed pitching.

The Twinkies dominated the Chicago White Sox in the form of a 8-1 victory in MLB action Sunday, knocking around ChiSox southpaw starter Jose Quintana for six earned runs and seven hits over six innings.

In 19 starts versus lefties this season, Minny is a sizzling 14-5. Their numbers when facing righties are far more pedestrian, evidenced by a 11-13 record when hitting righties.

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, May 25


Philadelphia @ NY Mets

Game 951-952
May 25, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Gonzalez) 13.721
NY Mets
(Colon) 15.355
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-170); Under

Colorado @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
May 25, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Butler) 14.602
Cincinnati
(Marquis) 16.007
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-130); Under

San Francisco @ Milwaukee

Game 955-956
May 25, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Lincecum) 17.260
Milwaukee
(Lohse) 15.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+105); Over

Washington @ Chicago Cubs

Game 957-958
May 25, 2015 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 15.184
Chicago Cubs
(Wada) 16.353
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-105); N/A

Arizona @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
May 25, 2015 @ 4:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Anderson) 15.184
St. Louis
(Martinez) 14.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+140); Over

Miami @ Pittsburgh

Game 961-962
May 25, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Phelps) 16.578
Pittsburgh
(Morton 15.801
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+120); Over

Atlanta @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
May 25, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Perez) 15.717
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 17.260
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-180); Under

Kansas City @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
May 25, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Guthrie) 16.724
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 18.203
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-120); Under

Houston @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
May 25, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 13.837
Baltimore
(Chen) 14.844
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+100); Under

Boston @ Minnesota

Game 969-970
May 25, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Kelly) 13.674
Minnesota
(Nolasco) 15.122
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+105); Under

Texas @ Cleveland

Game 971-972
May 25, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Klein) 13.064
Cleveland
(Marcum) 14.659
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-140); Over

Detroit @ Oakland

Game 973-974
May 25, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Greene) 16.796
Oakland
(Hahn) 18.337
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-110
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-110); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Toronto

Game 975-976
May 25, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Noesi) 16.952
Toronto
(Hutchison) 15.804
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+130); Over

Seattle @ Tampa Bay

Game 977-978
May 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Elias) 16.629
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 15.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+130); Over

San Diego @ LA Angels

Game 979-980
May 25, 2015 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Ross) 12.638
LA Angels
(Weaver) 15.796
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-135); Under

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MLB

Monday, May 25


Wind, small chance of rain in Cincinnati Monday

According to weather forecasts, wind will be blowing from right to left field at around 18 miles per hour when the Cincinnati Reds host the Colorado Rockies Monday afternoon.

Furthermore, forecasts are calling for a small 35 percent possibility of thunderstorms during game time.

The Reds are presently -148 with the total set at 8.5.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, May 25

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PHILADELPHIA (19 - 27) at NY METS (24 - 21) - 1:10 PM
SEVERINO GONZALEZ (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 17-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 41-26 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 17-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 56-37 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 44-27 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 11-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 44-27 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 355-376 (+53.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NY METS are 311-323 (-84.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-1 (+3.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

SEVERINO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

BARTOLO COLON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COLON is 5-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.354.
His team's record is 6-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-8. (-6.8 units)

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COLORADO (17 - 25) at CINCINNATI (18 - 25) - 1:10 PM
EDDIE BUTLER (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 83-121 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 148-269 (-66.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 30-72 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 228-301 (-81.0 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 83-121 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-90 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 35-50 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 363-330 (-83.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

EDDIE BUTLER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON MARQUIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
MARQUIS is 6-6 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 8-7 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.4 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (25 - 20) at MILWAUKEE (16 - 29) - 2:10 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 125-99 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-52 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 183-127 (+48.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-32 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 125-99 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 85-66 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 372-371 (+43.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 16-29 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 50-54 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-49 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-37 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-29 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-24 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-54 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

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

TIM LINCECUM vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LINCECUM is 4-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+2.0 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LOHSE is 4-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.03 and a WHIP of 1.491.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.3 units)

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WASHINGTON (26 - 18) at CHICAGO CUBS (24 - 19) - 2:20 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. TSUYOSHI WADA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 15-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 53-52 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-26 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1411-1572 (-278.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 757-734 (-163.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 751-797 (-153.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1354-1485 (-253.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1036-1169 (-212.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.

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

TANNER ROARK vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ROARK is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

TSUYOSHI WADA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (21 - 22) at ST LOUIS (28 - 16) - 4:15 PM
CHASE ANDERSON (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 85-120 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 85-120 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-52 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 33-64 (-26.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 69-36 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 69-36 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 54-25 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

CHASE ANDERSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (18 - 27) at PITTSBURGH (21 - 22) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PHELPS (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 13-25 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 141-100 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 95-56 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 114-68 (+31.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

DAVID PHELPS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PHELPS is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. MIAMI since 1997
MORTON is 5-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.310.
His team's record is 6-4 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.1 units)

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ATLANTA (22 - 21) at LA DODGERS (26 - 17) - 8:10 PM
WILLIAMS PEREZ (R) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 99-103 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 57-29 (+19.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

BRETT ANDERSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (28 - 15) at NY YANKEES (22 - 22) - 1:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 28-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-11 (+14.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-44 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 70-50 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 91-63 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 11-2 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GUTHRIE is 27-16 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 15-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 27-15 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 42-49 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 127-118 (-74.0 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
EOVALDI is 14-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GUTHRIE is 5-10 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 6-11 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.1 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (29 - 16) at BALTIMORE (19 - 22) - 1:35 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 119-92 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-42 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-7 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 105-80 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 53-38 (+17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-44 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 54-33 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 21-11 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 29-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 11-3 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
HOUSTON is 29-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 18-10 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 18-10 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KEUCHEL is 25-13 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 14-6 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 6-0 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 24-12 (+16.2 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CHEN is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 0.966.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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BOSTON (21 - 23) at MINNESOTA (25 - 18) - 2:10 PM
JOE KELLY (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 92-115 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-52 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 82-99 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-80 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-56 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-18 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-18 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KELLY is 7-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JOE KELLY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

RICKY NOLASCO vs. BOSTON since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 0.918.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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TEXAS (21 - 23) at CLEVELAND (20 - 23) - 4:05 PM
PHIL KLEIN (R) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 26-47 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 110-59 (+38.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 14-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
TEXAS is 30-25 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-8 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

PHIL KLEIN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

SHAUN MARCUM vs. TEXAS since 1997
MARCUM is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.2 units)

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DETROIT (26 - 19) at OAKLAND (16 - 30) - 4:05 PM
SHANE GREENE (R) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 143-216 (-57.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 50-49 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GREENE is 9-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREENE is 8-1 (+8.9 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 7-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 16-30 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 5-14 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 7-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
OAKLAND is 3-13 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-28 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 14-21 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 2-13 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 46-52 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

SHANE GREENE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JESSE HAHN vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (19 - 22) at TORONTO (20 - 26) - 7:05 PM
HECTOR NOESI (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-76 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-87 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 64-64 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 5-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

HECTOR NOESI vs. TORONTO since 1997
NOESI is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUTCHISON is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (20 - 23) at TAMPA BAY (24 - 21) - 7:10 PM
ROENIS ELIAS (L) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 13-19 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 101-106 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-37 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 49-56 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-29 (-20.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 50-57 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 57-63 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

ROENIS ELIAS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ELIAS is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 0.913.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (21 - 24) at LA ANGELS (22 - 22) - 9:05 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 45-81 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 95-64 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 69-37 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WEAVER is 95-40 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 95-40 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 76-34 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 15-27 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.

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

TYSON ROSS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ROSS is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.99 and a WHIP of 0.926.
His team's record is 3-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WEAVER is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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MLB

Monday, May 25


Wind out to centerfield at Wrigley Field Monday

According to weather forecasts, wind will blow out to dead centerfield around 22 miles per hour at Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs host the Washington Nationals Monday afternoon.

Tsuyoshi Wada is slated to get the ball for the Cubs, while the Nats are scheduled to counter with Tanner Roark. The total is still off the board.

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Injuries, News & Rumors

Angels: OF Collin Cowgill was scratched from Sunday's lineup with back tightness. (Los Angeles Times)

Astros: LHP Brett Oberholtzer (blister) will face hitters in live batting practice Sunday ... RHP Josh Fields (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday and could be available to pitch Sunday after being hit by a comeback earlier this week. (Houston Chronicle)

Athletics: RHP Sonny Gray left Sunday's start with a right ankle contusion after being hit by a come-backer, the team announced ... 3B Brett Lawrie is "a little banged up" according to manager Bob Melvin. He is not in Sunday's lineup (San Francisco Chronicle) ... LHP Eric O'Flaherty (shoulder) is nearing a minor league rehab assignment (San Francisco Chronicle) ... LHP Drew Pomeranz (shoulder) will play catch Monday. (San Francisco Chronicle).

Blue Jays: IF Maicer Izturis (groin) suffered a shoulder injury during a minor league rehab game on Saturday. He went for an MRI but results are not yet available. (National Post)

Brewers: C Jonathan Lucroy (toe) will have an x-ray Monday to check his progress. He could be activated off the DL as soon as next weekend (Journal Sentinel) ... SS Jean Segura (finger) will have an x-ray Monday to check his progress and could be activated off the DL as soon as Friday. (Journal Sentinel)

Cardinals: OF Matt Holliday was scratched from Sunday's game with a left arm contusion, the team announced ... OF Jason Heyward was not in Sunday's lineup and remains day-to-day with hip tightness, the club announced ... LHP Marco Gonzales will travel to St. Louis to be examined after feeling renewed soreness in his pectoral while playing catch Saturday. (MLB.com)

Diamondbacks: RHP Matt Stites (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment in a few days. (Fox Sport Arizona)

Dodgers: Discussed a trade involving RHP Jesse Chavez with the A's over the winter (Los Angeles Times) ... RHP Joel Peralta (shoulder) has started playing catcher ... RHP Pedro Baez (pectoral) is pain-free and will soon begin a throwing program (True Blue LA) ... C Yasmani Grandal (concussion) will likely return as soon as his 7-day DL stint is up (True Blue LA).

Giants: Designated 3B Casey McGehee for assignment, the team announced. RHP Hunter Strickland was called up in a corresponding move. IF Matt Duffy will take over as the regular third baseman.

Indians: Activated C Yan Gomes (knee) off the 15-day DL, the team announced. C Brett Hayes was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Mets: OF Juan Lagares was scratched from Sunday's lineup with soreness in his right pectoral, the team announced ... 1B Lucas Duda is out of Sunday's lineup with hamstring tightness (ESPN New York) ... 2B Dilson Herrera (finger) is still unable to grip a baseball or bat (ESPN New York) ... RHP Dillon Gee (groin) will make one more minor league rehab start before rejoining the team (ESPN New York) ... RHP Rafael Montero (shoulder) has not made significant progress and isn't close to returning to the club. (New York Daily News)

Nationals: OF Jayson Werth (wrist) still is unable to resume baseball activities (Washington Post) ... Sent RHP A.J. Cole down to Triple-A, the team announced. RHP Taylor Jordan was called up in a corresponding move.

Orioles: RHP Bud Norris (illness) will make another minor league rehab start Wednesday (Baltimore Sun) ... RHP Chaz Roe was called up from Triple-A, the club announced. LHP T.J MacFarland was sent down and LHP Wesley Wright (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day DL in corresponding moves.

Pirates: 1B/OF Andrew Lambo (foot) is "still not showing the signs of improvement and progress to get him into any type of game," according to manager Clint Hurdle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Rays: OF Steven Souza Jr. left Sunday's game with a left wrist sprain, the club announced.

Reds: C Devin Mesoraco (hip) is expected to decide whether to have surgery when the team returns home from their road trip Monday. The surgery would likely be season-ending (Cincinnati Enquirer) ... OF Billy Hamilton (shoulder, wrist) is not in Sunday's lineup. He got banged up pretty good sliding into second base Saturday. (MLB.com)

Red Sox: Placed OF Shane Victorino on the 15-day DL with a calf strain, the team announced. IF Jeff Bianchi was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move ... 3B Pablo Sandoval (knee) remains limited to pinch-hit duty after being hit by a pitch earlier this week (Boston Globe) ... RHP Anthony Varvaro's waiver claim by the Cubs was rescinded after he was diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon, both teams announced. Varvaro was placed back on Boston's 40-man roster and on the 15-day DL.

Tigers: LHP Kyle Lobstein has been placed on the 15-day DL with shoulder soreness, the team announced. He will undergo tests. IF Dixon Machado was called up in a corresponding move and RHP Buck Farmer will replace Lobstein in the rotation ... Tests confirmed SS Jose Iglesias has a left knee contusion and not something more serious. He is not in Sunday's lineup. (MLB.com)

Twins: OF Oswaldo Arcia (hip) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday and it may not be brief. (Star Tribune)

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Holy $hit betting stat of the day: Over is the hot bet in Memorial Day baseball games

As you spend the day remembering the brave men and women who lost their lives serving in the armed forces, the national pastime has a full slate of games on tap.

There has been no shortage of scoring in the past six Memorial Days, evidenced by an over/under record of 59-26-5 (69.4 percent) during that span. Last season, the Over/Under record was 10-3-2 with an average of just under 10 runs being scored per ball game.

Here is a look at the O/U records over the past six seasons:

2014 (May 26): 10-3-2
2013 (May 27): 10-5-1
2012 (May 28): 9-6-1
2011 (May 30): 12-2-1
2010 (May 31): 8-5
2009 (May 25): 10-5

Six-year record: 59-26-5

There are 15 games on the schedule today.