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  • Monday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 6/1

    Trends and Indexes

    Monday, June 1

    Good Luck on day #152 of 2015!

    NOTE:
    As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
    Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
    Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.


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  • #2
    Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

    Six college football coaches with new jobs this year.......

    -- Jim Harbaugh, Michigan-- Wins a lot but also wears out his welcome.

    -- Jim McElwain, Florida-- Was 18-8 his last two years at Colorado State.

    -- Mike Riley, Nebraska-- Eight winning years out of 14 at Oregon State.

    -- Tony Sanchez, UNLV-- Was high school coach LY, but he had better facilities than what he has now. Brought in two veteran coordinators, which helps.

    -- Gary Anderson, Oregon State-- Bolted Wisconsin for Corvallis; odd move.

    -- Chad Morris, SMU-- Offensive coordinator at Clemson last four years, was also a high school coach in Texas for sixteen years

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

    13) Brewers 7, Arizona 6 (17)-- Martin Maldonado caught all 17 innings, then hit the game-winning home run in the 17th inning. Win ends a 7-game skid for the Brewers, who trailed 5-0 early in the game.

    12) In this game, Paul Goldschmidt became the first player EVER to get 3+ hits and also get walked intentionally three times in the same game.

    11) Rangers 4, Red Sox 3-- Josh Hamilton gets a pinch-hit, walk-off double as the Red Sox lose for the sixth time in their last seven games.

    10) Biggest question of NBA Finals, before the games actually start, could be whether New Orleans hiring Alvin Gentry as coach will be a distraction for the Warriors, where Gentry is an assistant coach. Two rookie head coaches in the Finals; not your normal season.

    9) I had forgotten about this but they were talking about it on the A's game Sunday: in a game this season, Klay Thompson scored 37 points in a quarter in a game against the Kings in January. 13-13 from floor with four 3-pointers-- in one quarter!!!!

    8) Houston Astros are taking the hill out of fair territory in centerfield after the season; it was modeled after old Crosley Field in Cincinnati, but they got rid of it, too.

    7) Milwaukee's AA team the Biloxi Shuckers in the Southern League, still haven't played a home game this season, since their new stadium was still being built. Home opener is this Saturday; Shuckers are 26-25 without playing a home game, so they must have some talent down there

    6) Justin Verlander threw a rehab start in AAA Sunday: 79 pitches in only 2.2 innings. Six hits, two walks, three runs, three strikeouts. Shaky command.

    5) Bryce Harper had a rough weekend with the Reds in Cincinnati, then he said he might not do the Home Run Derby in Cincinnati next month-- he cited his dad's rotator cuff surgery as a reason, but sounds like he is paving the way to duck out of coming to Ohio for the week. We'll see what his sponsors say about that.

    4) Dustin Johnson had an 8 on a par-4 Sunday, then birdied the next hole; golf can be really aggravating-- if a great golfer like Johnson gets an 8, what chance do normal guys like us have? US Open is coming up in two weeks, by the way.

    3) Tampa Bay-Rangers played Game 7 Friday because Madison Square Garden was booked for a Billy Joel concert Thursday, which gave each team an extra day of rest. Garth Brooks cancelled a series of concerts that were scheduled for this coming week in Tampa because the Lightning made the Stanley Cup Finals.

    2) Red Sox went 10-19 in May; they have to do something big soon, right? First place in AL East is only 26-25, so it looks doubtful more than one team from this division will make the playoffs. Boston needs more pitching and soon.

    1) Who scored the most runs in May? Try the Texas Rangers, who are hot now.

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    • #3
      MLB
      Armadillo's Write-Up

      Monday, June 1



      National League
      Cubs @ Marlins

      Hammel is 2-1, 2.51 in his last six starts; five of his last seven went under.

      Urena allowed five runs in 4.2 IP (98 PT) in his first MLB start.

      Cubs won five of last seven games with Miami (over 5-1-1). Chicago lost four of last six games (under 5-1). Marlins lost four of last six games; six of their last eight stayed under total.

      Brewers @ Cardinals
      Fiers is 0-2, 4.33 in his last five starts, last four of which stayed under.

      Garcia is 1-2, 5.00 in his last three starts; four of his last five stayed under.

      Milwaukee snapped 7-game skid with 17-inning win Sunday; they're 3-6 in last nine games with St Louis (under 6-3). Cardinals won six of last seven games, as last four stayed under total. Five of last six Milwaukee games went over.

      Dodgers @ Rockies
      Dodgers are only 5-5 when Kershaw starts; he is 0-1, 5.31 in his last three on road-- three of his last four starts overall went over.

      Kendrick is 1-2, 3.58 in his last four starts; four of his last six went over.

      Dodgers lost five of last six on road; their last four games stayed under- LA is 8-2 in last ten games with Colorado; four of last five went over. Rockies won seven of last eight games, with four of last five staying under.

      Braves @ Diamondbacks
      Wood is 2-0, 1.93 in his last two starts; over is 6-2-1 in his last nine.

      Bradley is 0-2, 11.81 in his last three starts; his last six went over.

      Arizona is 7-5 in last 12 games; four of last five went over total. Braves won six of last nine games with Arizona; four of last six stayed under. Atlanta won its last two games, scoring 15 runs; five of its last seven went over.

      Mets @ Padres
      deGrom is 2-0, 1.27 in his last three starts, but 0-3, 6.75 in his last three on foreign soil (under 2-0-1).

      Cashner is 0-4, 4.50 in his last four home starts; Padres scored 10 runs in his last seven starts overall- four of his last five stayed under.

      Mets are 3-5 in last eight games with San Diego; four of last five went under the total. NY won four of last six games overall; six of its last eight went over. Padres are 5-3 in last eight games; over is 4-0-1 in their last five.

      Pirates @ Giants
      Cole is 3-1, 2.22 in his last four starts; his last five stayed under.

      Vogelsong is 4-0, 1.14 in his last five starts; his last three at home went under the total.

      Giants won five of last seven games but lost last two; eight of their last 11 games went over. Pirates won eight of last ten games; they won four of last six games with SF. Over is 3-0-1 in last four Pittsburgh games.

      American League
      Twins @ Red Sox

      Pelfrey is 2-1, 3.28 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight.

      Buchholz is 0-2, 2.38 in his last three starts- Boston lost 2-1/3-1/2-1. In his last five starts, under is 4-0-1.

      Home side won last seven Minnesota-Boston games (under 5-2); Twins won seven of last eight games- three of last four went over. Red Sox lost six of last seven games, with three of last four staying under.

      Orioles @ Astros
      Jimenez is 0-1, 4.50 in his last three starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

      Oberholtzer is 0-3, 5.12 in his last four starts; four of his last five went under.

      Baltimore won four of last five games with Houston; six of last eight in series stayed under total. Orioles are 4-6 in last ten games; seven of their last ten stayed under. Astros lost three of last four; four of their last six went under. .

      Rays @ Angels
      Colome is 1-0, 1.74 in his last two starts; three of his last four went over.

      Richards is 1-2, 5.31 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

      Tampa Bay lost six of last eight games with Angels; last four went over total. Rays won last two games after losing previous six; three of last four stayed under total. Angels won last four games, scoring 26 runs.

      Bronx @ Mariners
      Former Mariner Pineda is 1-2, 6.50 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five outings.

      Seattle is 9-1 when Hernandez pitches; he is 4-1, 2.00 in his last five starts- under is 7-0-1 in his last eight.

      Road team won last eight Bronx-Seattle games; seven of last ten went under the total. Bronx lost 10 of last 12 road games; three of last four went over the total. Mariners lost three of their last four games.

      Interleague
      Blue Jays @ Nationals

      Dickey is 1-2, 7.92 in his last four starts; his last three went over.

      Zimmerman is 2-0, 1.35 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

      Toronto lost six of last seven games with Washington; under is 4-2-1 in last seven. Blue Jays lost three of last four games overall. Nationals lost three in a row; five of their last seven games stayed under.

      Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
      Chi-Mia-- Hammel 4-5; Urena 0-1
      Mil-StL-- Fiers 4-6; Garcia 1-1
      LA-Colo-- Kershaw 5-5; Kendrick 3-7
      Atl-Az-- Wood 3-7; Bradley 5-2
      NY-SD-- deGrom 6-4; Cashner 2-8
      Pitt-SF-- Cole 7-3; Vogelsong 6-2

      Min-Bos-- Pelfrey 7-2; Buchholz 2-8
      Balt-Hst-- Jimenez 5-4; Oberholtzer 1-0
      TB-LAA-- Colome 3-3; Richards 5-3
      NY-Sea-- Pineda 7-3; Hernandez 9-1

      Tor-Wsh-- Dickey 4-6; Zimmerman 6-4

      Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
      Chi-Mia-- Hammel 2-9; Urena 1-1
      Mil-StL-- Fiers 1-10; Garcia 1-2
      LA-Colo-- Kershaw 3-10; Kendrick 6-10
      Atl-Az-- Wood 4-10; Bradley 4-7
      NY-SD-- deGrom 3-10; Cashner 3-7
      Pitt-SF-- Cole 3-10; Vogelsong 1-8

      Min-Bos-- Pelfrey 1-9; Buchholz 4-10
      Balt-Hst-- Jimenez 1-9; Oberholtzer 1-1
      TB-LAA-- Colome 2-6; Richards 0-8
      NY-Sea-- Pineda 3-10; Hernandez 2-10

      Tor-Wsh-- Dickey 3-10; Zimmerman 5-10

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      • #4
        MLB

        Monday, June 1


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        Trend Report
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        7:05 PM
        TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
        Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
        Washington is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
        Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

        7:10 PM
        CHI CUBS vs. MIAMI
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Miami
        Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Miami
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
        Miami is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

        7:10 PM
        MINNESOTA vs. BOSTON
        Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
        Minnesota is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Boston
        The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
        Boston is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Minnesota

        8:10 PM
        BALTIMORE vs. HOUSTON
        Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
        The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
        The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
        Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

        8:10 PM
        MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
        Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
        St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
        The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

        8:40 PM
        LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
        LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Colorado
        Colorado is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
        The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

        9:40 PM
        ATLANTA vs. ARIZONA
        Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
        Atlanta is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing Arizona
        Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
        Arizona is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Atlanta

        10:05 PM
        TAMPA BAY vs. LA ANGELS
        The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
        Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
        LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
        LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

        10:10 PM
        NY METS vs. SAN DIEGO
        NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
        NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
        San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games

        10:10 PM
        NY YANKEES vs. SEATTLE
        The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games when playing Seattle
        NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
        The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games at home
        Seattle is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

        10:15 PM
        PITTSBURGH vs. SAN FRANCISCO
        The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 14 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
        Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
        San Francisco is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
        The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games


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        • #5
          MLB

          Monday, June 1


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          June good month/bad month pitchers
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          May flowers bring June showers, or so the saying goes. For Major League Baseball pitchers toeing the slab during the month of June, showers are hopefully not in their immediate plans. Instead, it’s the hope of all MLB starting pitchers to stay around long enough to avoid having to clean up early.

          Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team-starts over the course of the last three seasons during the month of June. On the flip side, we've also listed pitchers that struggle in June, winning 33 percent or less of their team-start efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each June over the last three years. And for your convenience alongside each record we break down each pitcher’s greatest success or greatest failure rate either home (H) or away (A) within his good or bad month.

          Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s June list.

          GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:

          *A.J. Burnett - 8-4 (5-2 A)


          It is hard to pitch much better than Burnett has in his announced last season of his career with a 1.81 ERA and WHIP 1.16, both of which would be career lows. The right-hander has been very hard on left-handed hitters who are batting just .200 against him.

          *Bartolo Colon - 11-4 (6-1 H)

          The ageless Colon just keeps rolling along. His 7-3 record is better than he’s actually pitched thru May with an ERA approaching five. At 42 years old he’s not tricky, throwing over 70 percent fastballs. He just keeps winning games and typically does so in June.

          Johnny Cueto - 9-4 (6-1 H)

          The Cincinnati ace has been on the DL with elbow inflammation and is 3-4 with 3.03 ERA thus far in 2015. When right, Cueto has three what scouts call “plus pitches”, including a darting fastball in the mid-90’s. He commands all his pitches and creates deception by turning his back to hitters.

          *R.A. Dickey - 11-5 (7-3 A)

          Another pitcher who has reached the 40-year threshold is the Toronto knuckleballer, who also is having a tougher time with a 5.77 ERA as this month commences. His undoing is runners in scoring position, with opposing batters hitting .286. Let’s see if history repeats itself for Dickey this month.

          Clayton Kershaw - 11-5 (6-2 H)

          Not having typical Kershaw year to this point with fastball command the reason opponents are hitting .242 vs. career average of .210. However, still four months are left in the season and few would think the best pitcher in baseball the last few years will not once again get in a groove where he becomes untouchable.

          Kyle Lohse - 11-5 (6-1 H)

          The Milwaukee righty’s season has mirrored the Brewers. A horrible April start (1-4, 7.28 ERA), modest improvement the first 20 days of May (lowered ERA to 5.53) and pounded again to finish the month (ERA back up to 6.50). Lohse is terrible thus far at Miller Park with 7.31 ERA and hopes to come close to past results might have to do it on the road this time.

          *Max Scherzer - 10-5 (5-2 H)

          Been everything Washington could have hoped for with puny 1.51 ERA, a WHIP of 0.88 and better than 8-to-1 strikeout to walk ratio. RH batters are a feeble .172 against his pitches and the leadoff batters in an inning are at .130 BA. Once he gets rolling, by the fifth inning he’s like a caged lion prowling around the mound.

          *Jordan Zimmermann - 12-4 (7-2 H)

          If you think the Nationals are set up to have a good month in June, check out Zimmermann’s record and the guy above. The 29-year old right-hander is the perfect No. 2 starter who throws quality strikes in the mid 90’s, a tightly spun curve, slider with late bite and a ‘plus’ change. Good luck against Washington this month!


          BAD MONTH PITCHERS:

          Nate Eovaldi - 3-12 (1-6 H)


          Eovaldi has more ability than his record shows overall and this month in particular. Has 96 to 100 MPH heater, but it does not always have a lot of movement and his secondary pitches are not consistent enough which is why he’s never approached a strikeout per inning. The Dodgers and Miami both gave up on him though he’s still only 25.

          Tim Lincecum - 5-10 (1-7 A)

          Lincecum’s weak record in June primarily has been the last few seasons, not so much in his Cy Young years. No longer capable of upper 90’s fastball, he went back to work in the off-season with his father who helped him become who he was and the results the first two months have been positive. Whether Tiny Tim has good or bad month will revolve on having his command back.

          *Ricky Nolasco - 5-10 (2-5 A)

          If you compare Nolasco’s key peripheral numbers this season to date versus last year, they are very close with an ERA over 5 and being smacked around for a .315 BA, yet he’s 5-1 compared to 6-12 in 2014. He can be thankful for the Twins offense making him better than he is, but don’t worry, this joy ride will end soon.

          Jake Peavy - 2-11 (0-8 A)

          Peavy’s lower back recovery suffered a setback on May 29th when it flared up during minor league injury rehab outing and he will be evaluated again to see the next step with no time table for his return, which is probably good based on June results.

          Jeff Samardzija - 5-12 (2-6 H)

          The former Notre Dame pass-catcher has an ERA of 3.84 to begin the third month of the season, which is more typical of his numbers before last year. He’s been neither good in away games (.296 BA allowed), nor during the day (.286 BA allowed). And when there been a lone runner on third base, the opposing batter is five for 10, a cool .500.

          Eric Stults - 3-10 (1-6 A)

          After a 1-5 record with a 5.85 ERA with Atlanta, Stults was demoted and a thrown in on the Juan Uribe for Alberto Callaspo trade. He was immediately designated for assignment by the Dodgers and frankly why anyone would want this 35-year old hurler, even if he is left-handed, in unimaginable. (Though we think somebody will pick him up.)


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          • #6
            MLB

            Monday, June 1



            Pitcher change - Brewers' Matt Garza scratched

            St. Louis vs. Milwaukee on June 01 at 8:10 PM. New Starter: Mike Fiers, Milwaukee



            MLB roundup: Hamilton gives Texas walk-offf win

            ARLINGTON, Texas -- Pinch hitter Josh Hamilton lined a two-run double to left-center with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Texas Rangers to a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

            Hamilton's liner off Koji Uehara scored Hanser Alberto from third, and Prince Fielder motored in from first.

            Hamilton started the previous six games since returning to Texas but was left out of Sunday's starting lineup by manager Jeff Banister, who was ejected in the top of the ninth for arguing a call at second base.

            Texas trailed 3-2 before Alberto opened the ninth inning by reaching on an error by Boston third baseman Pablo Sandoval. A sacrifice bunt and a groundout got Alberto to third before Fielder was intentionally walked. That set the stage for Hamilton.

            Brewers 7, Diamondbacks 6 (17 innings)

            MILWAUKEE -- Martin Maldonado hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 17th, snapping Milwaukee's seven-game losing streak with a victory over Arizona in the longest game in the history of Miller Park.

            Right-hander Matt Garza (3-7), scheduled to start Monday in St. Louis, put up five scoreless innings of relief, holding the Diamondbacks scoreless while scattering three hits and a pair of intentional walks.

            Right-hander Vidal Nuno (0-1) went 5 1/3 innings and struck out six, including second baseman Luis Sardinas to open the 17th. That brought up Maldonado, who had three hits and two walks already on the day. He smacked Nuno's first offering to the batter's eye in center to end it.

            Reds 8, Nationals 2

            CINCINNATI -- Todd Frazier and Brandon Phillips homered, helping Cincinnati complete a three-game sweep of first-place Washington.

            The Nationals were the hottest team in baseball coming into the series, having won 21 of 27. However, they were swept for the first time since April 24-26 at Miami.

            Frazier went 3-for-4 with a homer, double and three RBIs for the Reds, who swept Washington for the first time since 2011. There was some good news for the Nationals, as Bryce Harper returned to the lineup after being scratched from Saturday's start with a sore back. He went 0-for-2 with two walks.

            Mets 4, Marlins 3

            NEW YORK -- Bartolo Colon took over the National League lead in wins, throwing seven solid innings and helping his own cause with an RBI double as New York beat Miami.

            The Mets salvaged the finale of the three-game series and moved within a half-game of the Nationals for first place in the NL East. The Marlins were pursuing just their second three-game winning streak of the season.

            The 42-year-old Colon (8-3) has earned a decision in each of his last 23 starts. He allowed three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out two and throwing just 79 pitches, 55 for strikes.

            Rockies 4, Phillies 1

            PHILADELPHIA -- Colorado slugged its way to a three-game sweep of Philadelphia.

            After hitting six home runs over the first two games, the Rockies clubbed two more, as Nolan Arenado and DJ LeMahieu connected for a pair of two-run shots to help Colorado win its seventh game in the last eight.

            On the contrary, the Phillies homered just once over their last seven games -- all losses -- marking their longest skid of the season to dip to a season-worst 14 games under .500.

            Cardinals 3, Dodgers 1

            ST. LOUIS -- Call it Carlos Martinez's tribute to former teammate and countryman Oscar Taveras. On the day St. Louis honored the late Taveras with a pregame ceremony, Martinez channeled his emotions into seven powerful shutout innings to beat Los Angeles.

            While warming up in the bullpen, Martinez (5-2) appeared to wipe tears from his eyes as a tribute to Taveras, who died last October in an auto accident in the Dominican Republic, played on a video board. Martinez then allowed just one hit -- a second-inning single to Andre Ethier -- and walked three with eight strikeouts.

            Martinez hasn't allowed a run in his past three starts, covering 20 1/3 innings.

            White Sox 6, Astros 0

            HOUSTON -- With his spot in the rotation on shaky ground, John Danks threw a shutout and Chicago claimed the rubber match of it three-game series with Houston.

            Danks (3-4) worked more than seven innings for the first time this season while also recording his first shutout of the season. He had surrendered 11 earned runs over his last two starts and 10 1/3 innings, but against the Astros, Danks was in control from the first pitch. He scattered 10 hits.

            The White Sox provided early run support against Houston right-hander Roberto Hernandez, scratching across one run on three singles in the second inning before expanding their lead to 4-0 with a three-run third inning.

            Rays 9, Orioles 5

            BALTIMORE -- Right-hander Jake Odorizzi snapped a three-game losing streak, Steven Souza had three hits, including a home run, and Tampa Bay beat Baltimore.

            After losing six straight, the Rays have won consecutive games, taking the three-game series against the defending American League East champions.

            Odorizzi (4-5) allowed four runs on seven hits with six strikeouts and two walks over six-plus innings.

            Twins 6, Blue Jays 5

            MINNEAPOLIS -- Torii Hunter's two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning lifted Minnesota over Toronto in the rubber match of a three-game series.

            With the Twins trailing by a run after a solo homer by Toronto's Josh Donaldson in the top of the inning, Minnesota got the leadoff man aboard after a throwing error by Jays shortstop Jose Reyes. Brian Dozier followed with a single two batters later, setting up Hunter, who ripped the first pitch he saw off the wall in left-center field.

            Blaine Boyer pitched a scoreless eighth and closer Glen Perkins the ninth for his league-leading 19th save.

            Cubs 2, Royals 1 (11 innings)

            CHICAGO -- David Ross delivered a walk-off RBI single with bases loaded in the 11th inning, giving Chicago a victory over Kansas City.

            Shortstop Alcides Escobar sprinted to short left to try to catch Ross' bloop shot, but it fell in for a hit as Escobar appeared to slip, allowing Kris Bryant to score from third.

            Zac Rosscup (2-1) pitched one-third of an inning for the victory. The walk-off win was the major-league-leading sixth of the season for Chicago.

            A's 3, Yankees 0

            OAKLAND, Calif. -- Jesse Chavez threw eight shutout innings, and Stephen Vogt hit a two run homer and drove in three runs, leading Oakland to a victory over New York.

            The A's took three of four games from the Yankees and won a series at home for the first time this season after six losses and a split.

            Chavez (2-5) allowed seven hits, struck out six and walked none. The right-hander threw a career-high 110 pitches and matched his career high for innings pitched. Tyler Clippard pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his seventh save.

            Indians 6, Mariners 3 (12 innings)

            SEATTLE -- A bases-loaded walk from Seattle's seventh relief pitcher, Dominic Leone, resulted in the go-ahead run in the 12th before Cleveland added another hit and two more runs.

            Cleveland finished with a season-high 18 hits and rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to win the series by way of its third victory in four games.

            Zach McAllister (1-2) earned his first win of the season after pitching a scoreless 11th, while Austin Adams earned his first career save as Cleveland's seventh, and final, pitcher used in the game. The Indians won despite leaving 17 runners on base.

            Braves 7, Giants 5

            SAN FRANCISCO -- Jace Peterson capped a four-run, ninth-inning rally with a bases-clearing triple, lifting Atlanta to a victory over San Francisco.

            In winning their second in a row to earn a 2-2 split in the four-game series, the Braves overcame a 5-3 deficit in the ninth against Giants closer Santiago Casilla with the help of an error on shortstop Brandon Crawford on what could have been the final play of the game.

            Freddie Freeman started Atlanta's rally with a solo home run, his seventh of the season. Nick Masset (1-1) threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings for the win, and Jason Grilli pitched a scoreless ninth for his 15th save.

            Angels 4, Tigers 2

            ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Johnny Giavotella hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, giving Los Angeles a win over Detroit.

            The Angels earned their fourth win in a row and fifth in seven games while handing the Tigers their fourth consecutive loss and seventh in nine games.

            Giavotella and Chris Iannetta had two hits apiece for Los Angeles, which swept the four-game series.

            Padres 7, Pirates 1

            SAN DIEGO -- Will Middlebrooks hit a home run and drove in three runs, and San Diego earned a spilt of the four-game series.

            The Padres' Clint Barmes and Justin Upton each had three hits.

            San Diego scored seven runs in the first four innings, which was more than enough for Odrisamer Despaigne (3-3), who pitched a career-high eight innings, allowing one run on seven hits. He struck out four and walked one.

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            • #7
              MLB
              Dunkel

              Monday, June 1



              Chicago Cubs @ Miami

              Game 901-902
              June 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              Chicago Cubs
              (Hammel) 14.609
              Miami
              (Urena) 15.761
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              Miami
              by 1
              9
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              Chicago Cubs
              -135
              7 1/2
              Dunkel Pick:
              Miami
              (+115); Over

              Milwaukee @ St. Louis


              Game 903-904
              June 1, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              Milwaukee
              (Fiers) 16.687
              St. Louis
              (Garcia) 15.598
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              Milwaukee
              by 1
              8
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              St. Louis
              -160
              7 1/2
              Dunkel Pick:
              Milwaukee
              (+140); Over

              LA Dodgers @ Colorado


              Game 905-906
              June 1, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              LA Dodgers
              (Kershaw) 14.949
              Colorado
              (Kendrick) 15.886
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              Colorado
              by 1
              8
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              LA Dodgers
              -225
              9
              Dunkel Pick:
              Colorado
              (+190); Under

              Atlanta @ Arizona


              Game 907-908
              June 1, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              Atlanta
              (Wood) 14.655
              Arizona
              (Bradley) 13.025
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              Atlanta
              by 1 1/2
              7
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              Arizona
              -125
              8
              Dunkel Pick:
              Atlanta
              (+105); Under

              NY Mets @ San Diego


              Game 909-910
              June 1, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              NY Mets
              (deGrom) 15.914
              San Diego
              (Cashner) 14.409
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              NY Mets
              by 1 1/2
              6
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              San Diego
              -115
              6 1/2
              Dunkel Pick:
              NY Mets
              (-105); Under

              Pittsburgh @ San Francisco


              Game 911-912
              June 1, 2015 @ 10:15 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              Pittsburgh
              (Cole) 13.862
              San Francisco
              (Vogelsong) 15.652
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              San Francisco
              by 2
              6
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              Pittsburgh
              -135
              6 1/2
              Dunkel Pick:
              San Francisco
              (+115); Under

              Minnesota @ Boston


              Game 913-914
              June 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              Minnesota
              (Pelfrey) 17.322
              Boston
              (Buchholz) 16.219
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              Minnesota
              by 1
              10
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              Boston
              -180
              8 1/2
              Dunkel Pick:
              Minnesota
              (+160); Over

              Baltimore @ Houston


              Game 915-916
              June 1, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              Baltimore
              (Jimenez) 15.754
              Houston
              (Obrhltzer) 14.446
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              Baltimore
              by 1 1/2
              9
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              Houston
              -120
              8 1/2
              Dunkel Pick:
              Baltimore
              (+100); Over

              Tampa Bay @ LA Angels


              Game 917-918
              June 1, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              Tampa Bay
              (Colome) 16.063
              LA Angels
              (Richards) 12.677
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              Tampa Bay
              by 3 1/2
              6
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              LA Angels
              -165
              7
              Dunkel Pick:
              Tampa Bay
              (+145); Under

              NY Yankees @ Seattle


              Game 919-920
              June 1, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              NY Yankees
              (Pineda) 18.470
              Seattle
              (Hernandez) 17.309
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              NY Yankees
              by 1
              5
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              Seattle
              -160
              6
              Dunkel Pick:
              NY Yankees
              (+140); Under

              Toronto @ Washington


              Game 921-922
              June 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

              Dunkel Rating:
              Toronto
              (Dickey) 14.817
              Washington
              (Zmmermnn) 16.404
              Dunkel Team:
              Dunkel Line:
              Dunkel Total:
              Washington
              by 1 1/2
              9
              Vegas Team:
              Vegas Line:
              Vegas Total:
              Washington
              -165
              8
              Dunkel Pick:
              Washington
              (-165); Over

              Comment


              • #8
                MLB

                Monday, June 1


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                Game of the Day: Yankees at Mariners
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                New York Yankees at Seattle Mariners (-145, 6.0)

                There was a time when it looked as if Felix Hernandez and Michael Pineda would form the backbone of the Seattle Mariners' rotation for years to come. The former teammates square off for the first time Monday, when Pineda leads the New York Yankees into Seattle for the opener of a three-game series.

                Both pitchers were All-Stars for Seattle in 2011 before Pineda was traded to New York and missed two seasons in a row due to injury, making Monday his first appearance against his old mates. While the big Dominican finally has turned the corner to become the Yankees' best starter this year, Hernandez remains dominant for the Mariners, as he is coming off his 11th career shutout - a four-hitter at Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The aces will be trying to help their clubs turn things around after both dropped three of four over the weekend. New York was blanked 3-0 in Oakland on Sunday, while Seattle was outhit 18-5 in a 12-inning, 6-3 loss to Cleveland.

                TV:
                10:10 p.m. ET, YES (New York), ROOT (Seattle)

                LINE HISTORY:
                The Mariners opened at -153 and have been bet down slightly to -145. The total is as low as you'll see at 6.0 runs.

                INJURY REPORT:


                Yankees - SP M Tanaka (15-day DL, arm), RF S Heathcott (15-day DL, quad), CF J Ellsbury (15-day DL, knee), RP C Martin (15 day-DL, elbow), SS G Petit (15-day DL, hand), SS B Ryan (Mid June, calf), SP C Whitley (60-day DL, elbow), SP I Nova (Late June, elbow).

                Mariners - RP D Rollins (July 4, suspension), SP J Paxton (15-day DL, finger), SP H Iwakuma (Late June, back), RP T Olsen (15-day DL, knee).

                PITCHING MATCHUP:
                Yankees RH Michael Pineda (6-2, 3.36 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Felix Hernandez (8-1, 1.91)

                Pineda bounced back from a pair of lackluster outings with 6 2/3 solid innings to defeat Kansas City on Wednesday. He allowed one run and fanned eight against one walk, giving him a remarkable 67 strikeouts and five free passes on the year. The 26-year-old posted a 2.92 ERA in 12 starts at Safeco Field in his one season with the Mariners.

                Seattle is 9-1 in games started by Hernandez, who leads the majors in victories and tops the American League in WHIP (0.892) and shutouts (two). He has looked a bit more human in his last two home starts, serving up a pair of home runs in each outing and walking a season-high four in his most recent Safeco Field appearance on May 16 against Boston. The 29-year-old is 9-5 with a 2.87 ERA in 16 career starts against the Yankees but has a 2.11 mark in his last 13 encounters to go along with four complete games - his most against any opponent other than the Los Angeles Angels.

                TRENDS:


                * Yankees are 5-0 in their last five meetings in Seattle.
                * Mariners are 10-1 in Hernandez's last 11 starts during Game 1 of a series.
                * Over is 6-0 in Pineda's last six road starts.
                * Under is 7-1 in Hernandez's last eight starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.

                CONSENSUS:
                The public is fairly split in this matchup with 58 percent of wagers backing the Mainers at -145. It is even closer when it comes to the total, with 55 percent of wagers backing the over 6.0.


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                Comment


                • #9
                  MLB

                  Monday, June 1



                  Possibility of thunderstorms in Washington Monday

                  According to forecasts, there is a 98 percent chance of thunderstorms in Washington as the Nationals host the Toronto Blue Jays Monday.

                  There is over a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms leading up to first pitch, but that increased to 98 percent at 7 p.m. local time.

                  The Nats are presently -147 with Jordan Zimmermann on the hill. The Jays, +136, will counter with R.A. Dickey.


                  Diamond dogs cash for bettors Sunday

                  Underdogs came through for their backers in Major League Baseball action Sunday, going 10-5 straight up.

                  Cashing at a rate of 66.67 percent yesterday is much higher than the season average of 46.36 percent.

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    MLB

                    Monday, June 1


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                    MLB betting cheat sheet: Sandovol’s slump has Red Sox in AL East cellar
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                    Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for this week’s major-league schedule:

                    Sox in last

                    The American League East is tied with the National League East as the worst division in baseball (14 games under .500). Blame the Red Sox, at least to some extent. The Sox are 1-6 in their last seven, dropping them to 22-29 overall. New third baseman Pablo Sandoval (.251, 5 HR, 17 RBI) has not gone deep since May 16 and has just one RBI since that date. He does not have a multi-hit game since May 10.

                    It’s still Miller time

                    Shelby Miller continues to be outstanding in his first season with the Atlanta Braves. He is 5-2 with a 1.48 ERA and his last eight starts have all been quality. Only his first two were not because he went just five innings (without allowing more than one run). The under is 8-2 in Miller’s 10 starts. He will take the bump again on Tuesday at the Arizona Diamondbacks.

                    Rocky mountain high

                    The Colorado Rockies (22-26) are still in the NL West cellar, but their four-game surge is the longest current streak in the bigs. They have won seven of their last eight contests, as well. All three meetings with the Philadelphia Phillies this past weekend went under the total, with the Rockies surrendering four runs in three games.

                    Pitching Notes

                    * Minnesota Twins’ closer Glen Perkins has stormed into the major league lead in saves with 19. He recorded 12 alone in May, including eight since May 15. Perkins boasts a 1.88 ERA in 24 innings and he does not have a single blown save. The Twins are 7-1 in their last eight overall.

                    * The New York Mets have announced that they will activate Dillon Gee from the disabled list and start him on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Gee has not pitched since May 5 because of a groin injury. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 3.86 ERA through five appearances.

                    Hitting Notes

                    * Toronto Blue Jays’ first baseman Josh Donaldson (.312, 15 HR, 39 RBI) is on a six-game hitting streak and has six home runs in those six. Donaldson has hit safely 11 times during the current stretch, including a 4-for-4 performance with two dingers and four RBIs last Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox.

                    * The Phillies have scored 157 runs this season, at least 34 fewer than all other National League teams. Philadelphia has crossed the plate just four times in its last four games (0-4 SU, 0-4 O/U) and it has not scored more than four runs in any contest since May 23. Ryan Howard, Freddy Galvis, and Maikel Franco all hit worse than .150 this past week.

                    Totals Streak

                    St. Louis Cardinals (19-21-2 O/U): The under is 4-0 in the Cardinals’ last four overall and 8-1-1 in their last 10 overall. That is in part because they have given up more than four runs only once in their last eight outings. Additionally, in their four losses since May 21 they have scored a total of three runs.

                    Weather Notes

                    * There is almost a 100 percent possibility of thunderstorms in D.C. when the Washington Nationals host the Toronto Blue Jays Monday evening.

                    * Wind will be blowing in from center field at around 15 miles per hour at Fenway Park Monday. The Boston Red Sox open a four-game set versus the Minnesota Twins Monday.

                    Injury Notes

                    * Texas Rangers’ third baseman Adrian Beltre will miss at least two weeks after sustaining a sprained thumb on Sunday. Beltre (.257, 6 HR, 18 RBIs) was injured while sliding into second base after delivering two hits and two RBIs during his team’s 4-3 win over Boston.

                    * Bryce Harper (back) and Denard Span (knee) of the Washington Nationals both played on Sunday despite physical problems. Harper missed the previous game against the Cincinnati Reds but managed to suit back up for the series finale, in which he went 0-for-2 with two walks. Span left in the eighth inning because of persistent soreness and his status is uncertain.


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                    Comment


                    • #11
                      MLB

                      Monday, June 1



                      Over trending in this pitcher's starts

                      The Over has posted a record of 6-0 in the last six Arizona Diamondback games started by Archie Bradley.

                      In those six games, both the Diamondbacks and their opponents have combined to score at least 10 runs to eclipse the closing total in each contest.

                      Bradley (2-2, 5.28 ERA) is scheduled to take the bump as the Diamondbacks welcome the Atlanta Braves to town for a three-game series Monday. Alex Wood is the probable starter for the Braves.

                      The total for this contest opened at 8 but has since increased a half-run and is presently 8.5.

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        MLB
                        Long Sheet

                        Monday, June 1


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                        CHICAGO CUBS (26 - 22) at MIAMI (20 - 31) - 7:10 PM
                        JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        CHICAGO CUBS are 1413-1575 (-279.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
                        CHICAGO CUBS are 1356-1488 (-254.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
                        CHICAGO CUBS are 1038-1172 (-213.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
                        CHICAGO CUBS are 655-759 (-200.5 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
                        CHICAGO CUBS are 691-693 (-157.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
                        HAMMEL is 12-22 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        HAMMEL is 3-14 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        MIAMI is 20-31 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        MIAMI is 20-31 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                        MIAMI is 14-28 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                        MIAMI is 3-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

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

                        JASON HAMMEL vs. MIAMI since 1997
                        HAMMEL is 1-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.486.
                        His team's record is 3-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

                        JOSE URENA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
                        No recent starts.

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                        MILWAUKEE (17 - 34) at ST LOUIS (33 - 17) - 8:10 PM
                        MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        MILWAUKEE is 17-34 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        MILWAUKEE is 17-34 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                        MILWAUKEE is 9-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                        ST LOUIS is 33-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        ST LOUIS is 20-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
                        ST LOUIS is 37-14 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
                        ST LOUIS is 33-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                        ST LOUIS is 27-12 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                        ST LOUIS is 47-22 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
                        MILWAUKEE is 8-3 (+9.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
                        GARCIA is 23-32 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        ST LOUIS is 4-2 (+1.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
                        3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

                        MICHAEL FIERS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
                        FIERS is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.78 and a WHIP of 1.358.
                        His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

                        JAIME GARCIA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
                        GARCIA is 6-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.294.
                        His team's record is 8-6 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.4 units)

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                        LA DODGERS (29 - 20) at COLORADO (22 - 26) - 8:40 PM
                        CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        KENDRICK is 81-61 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
                        LA DODGERS are 59-30 (+20.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
                        COLORADO is 54-86 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        LA DODGERS is 7-2 (+3.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
                        6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

                        CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
                        KERSHAW is 15-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.176.
                        His team's record is 21-8 (+11.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-14. (+0.0 units)

                        KYLE KENDRICK vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
                        KENDRICK is 3-8 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.29 and a WHIP of 1.679.
                        His team's record is 4-8 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.7 units)

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                        ATLANTA (25 - 25) at ARIZONA (23 - 26) - 9:40 PM
                        ALEX WOOD (L) vs. ARCHIE BRADLEY (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        ATLANTA is 102-107 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                        ATLANTA is 54-63 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                        WOOD is 6-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        ARIZONA is 87-124 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        ARIZONA is 44-59 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                        ARIZONA is 87-124 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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

                        ALEX WOOD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
                        WOOD is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.857.
                        His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

                        ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
                        No recent starts.

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                        NY METS (28 - 23) at SAN DIEGO (25 - 27) - 10:10 PM
                        JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        NY METS are 2-12 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
                        SAN DIEGO is 58-40 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
                        SAN DIEGO is 61-47 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
                        NY METS are 107-106 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        NY METS are 107-106 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                        NY METS are 60-39 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

                        JACOB DEGROM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
                        No recent starts.

                        ANDREW CASHNER vs. NY METS since 1997
                        CASHNER is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
                        His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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                        PITTSBURGH (26 - 24) at SAN FRANCISCO (30 - 22) - 10:15 PM
                        GERRIT COLE (R) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        PITTSBURGH is 17-34 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN FRANCISCO is 130-101 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN FRANCISCO is 6-0 (+6.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
                        SAN FRANCISCO is 184-127 (+49.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
                        SAN FRANCISCO is 130-101 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN FRANCISCO is 1042-869 (+121.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
                        SAN FRANCISCO is 90-68 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                        SAN FRANCISCO is 59-49 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                        VOGELSONG is 41-28 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
                        PITTSBURGH is 34-19 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
                        PITTSBURGH is 145-101 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
                        SAN FRANCISCO is 5-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.

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

                        GERRIT COLE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
                        COLE is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.047.
                        His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

                        RYAN VOGELSONG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
                        VOGELSONG is 2-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.125.
                        His team's record is 2-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

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                        MINNESOTA (30 - 19) at BOSTON (22 - 29) - 7:10 PM
                        MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        PELFREY is 11-34 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
                        BUCHHOLZ is 14-1 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
                        MINNESOTA is 30-19 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        MINNESOTA is 30-19 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                        MINNESOTA is 15-8 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                        MINNESOTA is 17-12 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
                        MINNESOTA is 23-8 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                        PELFREY is 7-2 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
                        PELFREY is 7-2 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
                        PELFREY is 6-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
                        BOSTON is 22-29 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        BOSTON is 8-14 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
                        BOSTON is 44-60 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                        BOSTON is 22-30 (-15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
                        BOSTON is 83-105 (-35.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                        BOSTON is 66-85 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
                        BOSTON is 15-21 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                        BOSTON is 24-34 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
                        BOSTON is 45-65 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                        BUCHHOLZ is 2-8 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
                        BUCHHOLZ is 2-13 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        BUCHHOLZ is 3-15 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        BUCHHOLZ is 1-9 (-11.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                        BUCHHOLZ is 1-7 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
                        BUCHHOLZ is 0-7 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
                        BUCHHOLZ is 1-8 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

                        Head-to-Head Series History
                        MINNESOTA is 3-0 (+3.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
                        1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

                        MIKE PELFREY vs. BOSTON since 1997
                        PELFREY is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 0.929.
                        His team's record is 2-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

                        CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
                        BUCHHOLZ is 3-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.429.
                        His team's record is 5-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

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                        BALTIMORE (23 - 26) at HOUSTON (31 - 20) - 8:10 PM
                        UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. BRETT OBERHOLTZER (L)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        BALTIMORE is 2-10 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
                        HOUSTON is 31-20 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                        HOUSTON is 31-20 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                        HOUSTON is 19-11 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                        BALTIMORE is 123-96 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        BALTIMORE is 54-50 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                        BALTIMORE is 18-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
                        BALTIMORE is 109-84 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                        BALTIMORE is 56-39 (+19.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
                        BALTIMORE is 59-45 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

                        UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
                        JIMENEZ is 4-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.153.
                        His team's record is 7-3 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.6 units)

                        BRETT OBERHOLTZER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
                        OBERHOLTZER is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 0.500.
                        His team's record is 2-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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                        TAMPA BAY (26 - 25) at LA ANGELS (27 - 24) - 10:05 PM
                        ALEX COLOME (R) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        TAMPA BAY is 103-110 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        TAMPA BAY is 3-11 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
                        LA ANGELS are 125-91 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                        LA ANGELS are 100-66 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
                        LA ANGELS are 10-27 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
                        LA ANGELS are 154-138 (-68.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
                        LA ANGELS are 16-27 (-17.4 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.

                        ALEX COLOME vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
                        No recent starts.

                        GARRETT RICHARDS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
                        RICHARDS is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.281.
                        His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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                        NY YANKEES (26 - 25) at SEATTLE (24 - 26) - 10:10 PM
                        MICHAEL PINEDA (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        NY YANKEES are 48-54 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                        SEATTLE is 17-26 (-19.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
                        SEATTLE is 53-53 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                        SEATTLE is 19-25 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                        SEATTLE is 37-42 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
                        SEATTLE is 34-42 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                        HERNANDEZ is 18-23 (-19.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

                        MICHAEL PINEDA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
                        No recent starts.

                        FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
                        HERNANDEZ is 9-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.251.
                        His team's record is 10-7 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-10. (-4.7 units)

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                        TORONTO (23 - 29) at WASHINGTON (28 - 22) - 7:05 PM
                        R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
                        Top Trends for this game.
                        TORONTO is 16-33 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
                        WASHINGTON is 95-64 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
                        ZIMMERMANN is 38-14 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

                        R.A. DICKEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
                        DICKEY is 4-6 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.87 and a WHIP of 1.443.
                        His team's record is 5-8 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-2.1 units)

                        JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. TORONTO since 1997
                        ZIMMERMANN is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.411.
                        His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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                        • #13
                          MLB

                          Monday, June 1



                          Giants dominating foes from NL Central

                          The San Francisco Giants have posted a record of 6-1 in seven games versus teams from the National League Central this season. Going further back, the Giants are 17-4 in their previous 21 contests against clubs from that division.

                          It should be noted that the Giants have played series against the two worst teams in the divisions, the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers. They swept a three-game set with the Brewers and took three of four from the Reds.

                          The Pittsburgh Pirates visit AT&T Park for a three-game series beginning Monday. The Giants are currently tabbed as +117 dogs.

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                          • #14
                            MLB

                            Monday, June 1



                            Dodgers winning at Coors Field when Kershaw starts

                            The Los Angeles Dodgers are 6-0 in the last six games at Coors Field that ace Clayton Kershaw has started.

                            The southpaw owns a personal record of 7-3 in 16 career starts in Denver, but his 4.78 ERA is the highest among any active NL stadiums.

                            Kershaw has had his struggles on the road this season, posting a personal record of 0-2, an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.32 in five starts this season. The Dodgers' only win in a Kershaw road start this season came, coincidentally, at Coors Field when L.A. prevailed 9-5 back on May 10.


                            Buchholz costing MLB bettors the most

                            Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz heads in Monday's action as the worst money pitcher in the bigs, costing bettors $-825 in 10 starts this season. The Sox have gone 2-10 in those Buchholz's starts so far.


                            Blue Jays slumping on the road

                            The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled away from the Rogers Centre, dropping seven of their last eight games on the road.

                            The slide has the Blue Jays tied for the third most losses on the road in 2015with 17 to just nine wins.

                            It won't get much easier for the Jays who have to travel to Washington to start a three game series with the Nationals Monday.

                            R.A. Dickey (2-5, 5.77 ERA) is schedule to take the mound for Toronto, while the Nats are expected to counter with Jordan Zimmerman (4-2, 3.26 ERA).

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                            • #15
                              MLB

                              Monday, June 1



                              Felix 'King' of the under

                              Seattle Mariners ace "King" Felix Hernandez has been so dominant that he is cashing under bets at a very high rate and books can't seem to set a total low enough.

                              The under is a very impressive 20-5-2 in Hernandez's last 27 starts overall and 8-1-1 in 2015 alone thanks to his 1.91 ERA.

                              But even when Hernandez is up against a low total, he is still going under. The under is 21-5-1 in his last 27 starts with the total set at 6.5 runs or lower.

                              Hernandez faces a very low total of 6.0 Monday night, when he faces off against Michael Pineda (3.36 ERA, 6-2-2 O/U) and the New York Yankees.

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