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**Udog** · 05-25-2015, 08:04 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Dodgers' payroll this year is .$271,608,629, highest ever in baseball........

-- Adrian Gonzalez-- Owed roughly $22M a year thru 2018; hitting .342 this year with 32 RBI. Pretty much worth every penny.

-- Carl Crawford-- Owed $21.M a year thru '17; an injury-prone stiff.

-- Clayton Kershaw-- Owed roughly $35M a year thru 2020; not sure how anyone can live up to that money-- this year, he is 2-3, 4.32 in his first nine starts.

-- Zack Greinke-- Owed $25.5M a year thru 2018; this year, he is 5-1, 1.48 in his first nine starts.

-- Justin Turner-- Makes $2.5M a year; is hitting .288 with a .374 OB%.

-- Yasiel Puig-- Makes $30M over next four years; has been limited by injuries this year, playing in only eleven games.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Sunday........

13) Because pro sports have sold their souls to TV networks, the NBA Finals could be moved up two days if both semifinal series end up in sweeps. Right now, the Finals are scheduled to begin June 4, a week from Thursday, but they are saying it could be moved up two days to June 2, so people don't forget about the NBA during what would be a nine-day layoff.

12) They had 15,692 at The Trop in St Pete Sunday for A's-Rays and Tampa Bay is a surprise first place team. They had 10,010 in Louisville Saturday for a AAA game. No one can blame the Rays if they skip town and soon.

11) Sometimes, I just wish a guy who lost a PGA tournament would smile at the camera and say, "So what I didn't win? Second place is $600K and thats a damn good week." They're apparently coached never to say that.

10) Odrisamer Despaigne hasn't pitched well for the Padres this year, but how about a little support for the guy? San Diego was shut out in his last three starts, outscored 23-0 in the three games.

9) I'll give Cleveland coach David Blatt credit for this: not many coaches would be playing Matthew Dellevedova as much as Cleveland does. Kid won a lot of games at St Mary's, played four years- he is gritty and tough and knows how to win (get the ball to Lebron when it counts most).

8) I find myself rooting for the Diamondbacks a lot; so much of their front office/coaching staff has ties to the A's and pitching coach Mike Harkey's son is a tight end for the Rams. They've improved under Chip Hale and sounds like they're a good bargain as far as ticket prices go. May have to make a road trip out there one of these years.

7) Was encouraged to see clips of the Diamondbacks practicing sliding before game Sunday, mostly leadoff man Inciarte, who was working on his headfirst slides with the help of a sliding pad. Teams don't take infield practice before games anymore, not really sure why. Practice makes perfect.

6) Underrated baseball record: Shawn Green had 19 total bases in a game; if you hit four homers in a game, thats only 16 bases. Hard record to break.

5) Texas Rangers get Josh Hamilton in lineup today, as a surprisingly good series starts in Cleveland, Texas has won five in a row, Indians six straight.

4) Why did the golf tournament have lift-clean-place yesterday, even in the rough? Never saw that before. Makes it kind of easy for pros, if they don't get penalized even when they miss the fairway with drives.

3) Mets are going to a six-man pitching rotation, as GM Sandy Alderson sits by and watches the 2015 season unravel; they're 7-15 on the road, which wouldn't be so bad except that they still have 59 more road games to play.

2) We should all take a minute today to thank the people who risk their lives to keep our country safe, thats what Memorial Day is all about. Its not about politics or stuff like that; soldiers do good work and deserve to be thanked.

1) If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not) playoffs would be:
NL-- Nationals-Cardinals-Dodgers. Wild Card: SF-Chicago
AL-- Rays-Royals-Astros Wild Card: Detroit-Minnesota

**Udog** · 05-25-2015, 08:07 AM

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

**Udog** · 05-25-2015, 08:10 AM

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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**Udog** · 05-25-2015, 08:12 AM

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.

**Udog** · 05-25-2015, 09:39 AM

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

**Udog** · 05-25-2015, 09:46 AM

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.

**Udog** · 05-25-2015, 10:55 AM

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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**Udog** · 05-25-2015, 10:57 AM

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.

**StarDust Bum** · 05-25-2015, 11:09 AM

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)

**Udog** · 05-25-2015, 11:21 AM

MLB

Monday, May 25

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.

Announcement

Monday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 5/25

Monday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 5/25

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