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**Udog** · 06-16-2015, 07:26 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Six most improved teams in 2015, according to Phil Steele's great magazine.........

6) Temple-- 19 starters back; 15 seniors on defensive two-deep depth chart.

5) Indiana-- Add RB Howard from UAB; he should be a big help.

4) Pitt-- Narduzzi is Pitt's fifth head coach in this decade; unreal.

3) Michigan-- I heard they hired a new coach-- is this true????

2) Akron-- Went 5-7 LY despite being favored in nine of 12 games.

1) Miami Fla-- Even with only one senior projected to start on offemse.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but........

13) Last winter, the Padres jacked their payroll up from $90,636,600 LY to this year's $108,387,033; that increase brought expectations, which a 32-33 record didn't satisfy, so Monday, after 8.5 years in charge, manager Bud Black got fired.

12) Angels won the 2002 World Series; three of Mike Scioscia's coaches from that year started this season as big league managers-- two have already been fired-- Ron Roenicke in Milwaukee and now Black (Joe Maddon is the third). Whether it is fair or not, the manager takes the hit for an underachieving team. Just the way it is.

11) Padres GM AJ Preller is another Ivy League alum (Cornell) who has become the head of a big league organization; he was a frat brother of Texas GM Jon Daniels while at Cornell. Here is part of Preller's quote about the firing........

"At the end of the day this was the direction we wanted to go. I've evaluated him (Black) overall for eight months when I was looking at everything. I've seen inconsistencies, ups and downs. This team is not bottoming out or playing poorly. Just too much inconsistency. We have not played to the level we are capable of."

In other words, Preller is saying "I did MY JOB. They're underachieving!!!"

Elsewhere in this crazy world of ours.......
10) White Sox scored zero or one run in 14 of their first 62 games.

9) Anthoy Rizzo has already been hit by 15 pitches this year; he crowds the plate.

8) Ichiro Suzuki is 34-115 with seven walks (one HBP) against John Lackey; the 123 plate appearances are the most of any active hitter against any active pitcher.

7) Mets promoted Danny Muno to the majors five times this year and sent him back down five times; we talked few weeks ago how Muno's dad played football with Joe Montana in college-- my friend Joe from Yorktown Heights let me know that Muno's grandfather once served as Montana's agent-- now that must've been a good gig.

6) Glad to see Chris Davis bunt for a hit against the shift last night; might've been the hardest bunt ever-- it landed on the chalk, five feet past third base. Joey Votto also bunted for a hit against the shift last night--- good for them.

5) Cuban defector Yasmany Tomas can really hit, but his agent did him a disservice by hooking him up with an NL team-- he has no position to play. He should be with an American League team, where he could DH every day.

4) Last two nights, I've heard TV announcers bash the A's over the Donaldson trade; Keith Hernandez did it last night, someone else on Sunday, can't remember who, since I watch too much TV. Here are the details of that trade........

Firstly, Donaldson is a bus driver, a great player who can "drive the bus" to wins; he helped the A's make the playoffs three years in a row, but he was getting expensive and expensive doesn't fly in Oakland, no matter how good you are. On November 28, A's traded Donaldson to Toronto for these four humans..........

-- Brett Lawrie is no Donaldson, but he's done OK at third base this year. hitting .272.
-- Kendall Graveman is 3-3, 4.22 in nine starts for Oakland, but has a 2.20 ERA in his last five starts and looks like a keeper.
-- Sean Nolin has a 1.77 ERA n his first five AAA starts this year; he had one dreadful start in the big leagues back in 2013.
-- Franklin Barreto is a 19-year old shortstop hitting .263 in A ball.

3) Graveman/Nolin are projected as big league starting pitchers; ask someone who is a Red Sox fan if starting pitching is important. Pitching is more important than having a great third baseman- you cannot win without high quality pitching.

So my point is this: TV nitwits can jump on the pile and bash the A's, but they are strapped by payroll concerns-- the only way they can stay competitive is to stockpile young pitchers, its the only chance they have. This year is a disaster but maybe next year won't be- they need to get some more prospects when they sell off older players like Zobrist, Clippard and Kazmir in the next six weeks. It is their reality.

2) Home plate umpire Marty Foster got drilled in the jaw by a foul ball last night and had to leave the Toronto-Mets game in the third inning; really a vicious blow that KO'd him after he finished that half inning. Umpires take a beating behind the plate; so do catchers. Hopefully Mr Foster will be back on the field soon.

1) Freddie Freeman was 30 for his first 68 with runners in scoring position; wow!!!.

**Udog** · 06-16-2015, 07:30 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, June 16

Interleague-- Everything from Monday-Thursday this week is interleague. Remember, there is a DH used in AL parks, no DH in NL parks.

White Sox @ Pirates
Quintana is 1-1, 2.21 in his last three starts; eight of his last nine went under.

Morton is 4-0, 2.73 in his four '15 starts; his last five starts stayed under.

White Sox won eight of last ten games with Pittsburgh; last four games got over the total- tams are meeting for first time since 2010. Chicago lost last five road games, scoring 11 runs- four of their last seven games stayed under. Pirates won last five games, allowing three runs (four shutouts)- seven of their last eight games stayed under.

Reds @ Tigers
Lorenzen is 0-1, 4.56 in his last four starts; last three went over.

Ryan is 1-0, 1.38 in two MLB starts, both against the White Sox.

Detroit won five of last six games with Cincinnati; four of last seven series tilts went over total- teams are meeting for first time since 2012. Reds lost four of last five games- last three stayed under. Detroit won six of its last eight games, with five of the eight going over the total.

Phillies @ Orioles
Williams is 0-3, 6.84 in his last five starts; four of his last six went over.

Tillman is 2-2, 5.32 in his last four starts; four of his last six went over.

Phillies lost eight of last ten games with Baltimore; four of last six went over-- teams are meeting for first time since '12. Philly lost last seven games, scoring total of 11 runs- their last five games stayed under. Baltimore won seven of its last eight games; three of their last five went over.

Nationals @ Rays
Roark is 2-0, 4.63 in his four starts; his last three went over.

Colome is 1-1, 2.93 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over.

Home side won eight of last nine Washington-Tampa Bay games; under is 5-2-2 in those nine games. Nationals lost five of last eight games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six. Tampa Bay won five of its last six games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Braves @ Red Sox
Teheran is 0-1, 6.93 in his last four starts; his last seven went over.

Miley is 1-2, 7.63 in his last three starts; seven of his last eight went under.

Boston lost last seven games, allowing 47 runs; over is 3-1-1 in their last five. Red Sox won six of last seven games with Atlanta; four of those seven games went over. Braves lost three of last five games; six of last eight went over.

Blue Jays @ Mets
Copeland allowed one run in seven IP (92 PT) in his first MLB start.

Harvey is 1-3, 7.20 in his last four starts, three of which went over.

Toronto won 11 of last 12 games, scoring 41 runs in last five; over is 5-2-2 in their last nine. Mets won four of last five games; five of their last six went over. Jays lost seven of last ten games against the Mets, are 0-10 in franchise history in the borough of Queens (0-9 at Shea, 0-1 at Citi Field).

Bronx @ Marlins
Former Marlin Eovaldi is 2-0, 3.00 in his last four starts; his last five starts went over the total.

Former Bomber Phelps is 1-1, 3.24 in his last four home starts, three of which stayed under the total.

Bronx-Marlins are playing for first time since 2009; Miami won four of last five series games. Bronx lost four of last five games; three of the five went over total. Marlins won four of last five games; under is 6-0-1 in their last seven.

Indians @ Cubs
Bauer is 2-1, 1.61 in his last four road starts (under 3-0-1).

Arriera is 2-0, 3.00 in his last two starts; three of his last four went over.

Indians-Cubs haven't met since 2009; Cubs won last four in series, scoring a total of 29 runs. Chicago won six of their last eight games. Cleveland lost five of its last seven games- they scored 17 runs in last six games.

Dodgers @ Rangers
Anderson is 0-3, 3.66 in his last five starts; his last three road starts stayed under the total.

Gonzalez is 2-1, 0.42 in his first three starts; they all stayed under.

Dodgers won four of last six games vs Texas, but teams haven't met 2009; last five series games stayed under. LA won five of its last seven games; seven of their last ten games stayed under. Rangers are 4-4 in their last eight games; nine of their last eleven stayed under.

Rockies @ Astros
Rusin is 1-1, 4.19 in his three starts (under 2-1) this year.

Velasquez shut White Sox out for five innings (89 PT) in his MLB debut.

Colorado lost four of last five games with Houston; three of the five games stayed under. Rockies lost five of last six games overall; six of their last seven stayed under total. Astros won three of last four games, all of which went over the total.

Royals @ Brewers
Young is 1-2, 5.19 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Garza is 2-0, 3.00 in his last three outings; his last five starts went over.

Royals won last five games with Milwaukee; five of last six stayed under, but teams are metting for first time since 2012. KC won five of last seven games, allowing 18 runs; under is 10-2-1 in its last 13 games. Brewers lost last three games, scoring seven runs; over is 4-1 in their last five games.

Twins @ Cardinals
Gibson is 0-1, 5.79 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.

Wacha is 3-2, 3.05 in his last six starts (under 3-2-1).

Minnesota lost eight of last ten games; six of last nine stayed under total. Cardinals won nine of last 12 games; eight of last nine stayed under- they won five of last seven games with Minnesota- under is 10-0-1 in last 11 series games, but teams are meeting for first time since 2009.

Diamondbacks @ Angels
Hellickson is 3-0, 4.84 in his last four starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight.

Richards is 3-2, 7.18 in his last five starts, all of which went over; Angels scored 31 runs in the five games.

Angels won seven of last ten games with Arizona; four of last six stayed under- teams are meeting for first time since '12. LA lost last two games by a combined 15-4; four of their last five went over total. D'backs won last four games, allowing five runs- four of their last six stayed under.

A's @ Padres
Kazmir is 1-1, 2.30 in his last three starts, all of which stayed under.

Cashner is 0-1, 9.00 in his last three starts; his last four went over.

Oakland lost five of last seven road games; they won six of last eight games vs San Diego- seven of last nine series games went over. Padres lost five of their last seven games; they scored eight runs in last four games and fired their long-time (8.5 years) manager Monday.

Mariners @ Giants
Happ is 0-1, 9.37 in his last four road starts, three of which went over.

Lincecum is 2-1, 6.75 in his last four starts, all of which went over.

Giants lost their last nine home games, scored three runs in last four games; they're 2-9 in last 11 games with Seattle, ten of which were played in Seattle-- six of last eight stayed under. Mariners lost three of last five games; they've been shut out in four of last ten games, but four of last six went over.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
CWS-Pitt-- Quintana 5-7; Morton 4-0
Cin-Det-- Lorenzen 3-4; Ryan 0-1
Phil-Balt-- Williams 4-9; Tillman 5-7
Wsh-TB-- Roark 2-2; Colome 3-6
Atl-Bos-- Teheran 8-5; Miley 6-6
Tor-NYM-- Copeland 1-0; Harvey 7-5
NYY-Mia-- Eovaldi 7-5; Phelps 4-7

Clev-Cubs-- Bauer 6-6; Arrieta 7-5
LA-Tex-- Anderson 6-6; Gonzalez 2-1
Col-Hst-- Rusin 1-2; Velasquez 0-1
KC-Mil-- Young 5-2; Garza 5-7
Min-StL-- Gibson 6-6; Wacha 10-2
Az-LAA-- Hellickson 5-7; Richards 7-4
A's-SD-- Kazmir 4-8; Cashner 4-9
Sea-SF-- Happ 6-6; Lincecum 6-6

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
CWS-Pitt-- Quintana 5-12; Morton 3-4
Cin-Det-- Lorenzen 1-7; Ryan 1-1
Phil-Balt-- Williams 5-13; Tillman 2-12
Wsh-TB-- Roark 2-4; Colome 2-9
Atl-Bos-- Teheran 5-13; Miley 4-12
Tor-NYM-- Copeland 0-1; Harvey 4-12
NYY-Mia-- Eovaldi 5-12; Phelps 4-11

Clev-Cubs-- Bauer 6-6; Arrieta 7-5
LA-Tex-- Anderson 2-12; Gonzalez 1-3
Col-Hst-- Rusin 1-3; Velasquez 0-1
KC-Mil-- Young 0-7; Garza 5-12
Min-StL-- Gibson 3-12; Wacha 3-12
Az-LAA-- Hellickson 5-12; Richards 1-11
A's-SD-- Kazmir 2-12; Cashner 5-13
Sea-SF-- Happ 4-12; Lincecum 3-12

Umpires
Min-StL-- Five of last six Estabrook games went over.
Col-Hst-- Last five Wendelstedt games stayed under.
A's-SD-- Under is 6-4-1 in HGibson games this year.
Sea-SF-- Seven of last nine Hirschbeck games stayed under.
Atl-Bos-- Under is 8-2-1 in Carapazza games this year
Phil-Balt-- Three of last four Barksdale games went under.
Cin-Det-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Everitt games; underdogs won six of his last seven games.

CWS-Pitt-- Three of last four Dreckman games stayed under; underdogs won five of his last seven.
NYY-Mia-- Four of last five Morales games stayed under.
Tor-NYM-- Favorites won last five Muchlinski games.
Wsh-TB-- Underdogs are 5-4 in last nine Gonzalez games.
LA-Tex-- Three of last four GGibson games went over.
KC-Mil-- Three of last four Guccione games went over.
Az-LAA-- Visiting team won last six Eddings games.

**Udog** · 06-16-2015, 07:36 AM

MLB

Tuesday, June 16

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Trend Report
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1:45 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:10 PM
COLORADO vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games

3:40 PM
OAKLAND vs. SAN DIEGO
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 11 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

3:45 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home

4:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. BOSTON
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 12 games

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:08 PM
CINCINNATI vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. MIAMI
NY Yankees are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. NY METS
Toronto is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

8:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI CUBS
Cleveland is 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing Chi Cubs
Cleveland is 2-5-1 SU in its last 8 games ,
Chi Cubs4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games at home

8:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. TEXAS
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games
Texas is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MILWAUKEE
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City

10:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA ANGELS
Arizona is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Arizona

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**Udog** · 06-16-2015, 07:44 AM

MLB

Tuesday, June 16

Longoria leaves game after hit by pitch

Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria left the Rays' game against the Washington Nationals Monday night in the sixth inning after he was hit on the left wrist by a pitch from reliever Taylor Hill.

Longoria had trainers checking the injury and walked to first before going into the dugout, He was replaced by pinch-runner Nick Franklin.

Longoria missed three games last week because of soreness in the same wrist.

There was no immediate word on the severity of the injury.

Royals bump Ventura's start to Friday

MILWAUKEE -- Kansas City right-hander Yordano Ventura threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Monday at Miller Park, but he won't make his next scheduled start, manager Ned Yost announced Monday.

Ventura was slated to face the Brewers on Wednesday back in Kansas City but instead will take the mound Friday against the Boston Red Sox. The change gives the 23-year-old two extra days to recover from numbness in his right hand that forced him from his last start after just three innings.

"What we're doing is playing it safe and not pushing it," Yost said before the Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5.

Marlins' Fernandez eyes July 2 return

MIAMI -- Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Fernandez, an All-Star and the National League Rookie of the Year in 2013, announced Monday that he will make his return to the majors July 2 in a home game against the San Francisco Giants.

Fernandez has been out since May 12, 2014 due to Tommy John elbow surgery.

"I feel ready to pitch in the major leagues," Fernandez said. "Everything feels normal."

Fernandez, 22, went 12-6 with a 2.19 ERA in 28 starts as a rookie. Last year, he was 4-2 with a 2.44 ERA in eight starts before getting hurt.

In two rehab starts this month for Class A Jupiter, Fernandez is 0-1 with a 5.63 ERA.

Brewers' Gomez back to bench with leg ailment

MILWAUKEE -- With his right leg bothering him, Carlos Gomez was scratched from the Milwaukee Brewers' starting lineup before batting practice Monday afternoon.

Gomez missed three consecutive games because of a sore right hip before returning to action Saturday. He went a combined 1-for-8 with four strikeouts Saturday and Sunday, so manager Craig Counsell decided to rest the speedy outfielder.

"The goal is to get Carlos at 100 percent," Counsell said. "I don't think the last couple days he's 100 percent. Just trying to get him closer to 100 percent so we can (have) the Carlos that we know.

"I thought we'd just take a couple days and try to get him there."

Gomez could return to action Wednesday, when the Brewers open a two-game series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City -- an American League park, which would allow Gomez to serve as the designated hitter, but Counsell wasn't ready to commit to that theory.

Giants' home skid nearly a franchise record

SAN FRANCISCO -- The slumping San Francisco Giants made the wrong kind of history Monday night at AT&T Park with a 5-1 loss to Seattle.

The Giants lost their ninth consecutive home game, their longest home skid since a franchise-record 11-game losing streak in 1940 at the Polo Grounds in New York. The Giants have been outscored 45-17 during the losing streak at AT&T.

Phils' bats go missing on dreadful road trip

BALTIMORE -- Philadelphia manager Ryne Sandberg sat in his quiet offense after his team was shut out for a second consecutive game Monday and tried to talk about why the Phillies lost their seventh in a row.

"We're just having trouble swinging the bats and getting some things going and had a tough road trip on that note," he said. "We need to swing the bats, and we've had problems scoring runs."

Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen threw eight strong innings in a 4-0 shutout of the Phillies.

Philadelphia fell to 0-7 on an road trip that ends Tuesday at Camden Yards, following sweeps in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The Phillies were shut out in three of the past four, and they have only 11 runs overall on the trip.

MLB roundup: Mets stun Blue Jays, snap Toronto streak

NEW YORK -- Wilmer Flores' two-out RBI single Monday night capped a stunning 11th-inning comeback by the New York Mets, who snapped the Toronto Blue Jays' 11-game winning streak with a 4-3 win at Citi Field.

The Mets have won four of five games. Hansel Robles earned the win despite allowing the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th when Ezequiel Carrera walked, went to third on a single by Chris Colabello and scored on a sacrifice fly by Dioner Navarro.

Jose Bautista hit solo homers in the first and ninth for the Blue Jays. His first home traveled an estimated 449 feet.

A's 9, Padres 1

SAN DIEGO -- Stephen Vogt hit a grand slam and drove in five runs and starter Jesse Hahn held his former team to one run on three hits over 6 2/3 innings as Oakland routed San Diego.

Earlier in the day, the Padres fired manager Bud Black, ending the second-longest managerial reign in franchise history. Black had managed the Padres since the start of the 2007 season.

Bench coach Dave Roberts will manage the Padres until an interim manager from within the organization is named later this week.

Royals 8, Brewers 5

MILWAUKEE -- Alcides Escobar singled twice and drove in a pair of runs, and Lorenzo Cain hit a two-run homer to lead Kansas City over Milwaukee.

Cain also finished with two hits, as did Salvatore Perez, Alex Rios and Omar Infante.

In all, the Royals collected 13 hits off four Milwaukee pitchers but did most of their damage against struggling starter Kyle Lohse.

Mariners 5, Giants 1

SAN FRANCISCO -- Taijuan Walker pitched seven strong innings, Kyle Seager hit a solo home run, and Seattle defeated San Francisco.

The Giants lost their ninth straight home game, the longest home skid in franchise history since an 11-game losing streak in 1940 at the Polo Grounds in New York. The Giants have been outscored 45-17 during their losing streak at AT&T.

The hard throwing Walker, who turns 23 in August, allowed one run on seven hits. He struck out six, walked none and threw 98 pitches.

Diamondbacks 7, Angels 3

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Robbie Ray threw seven scoreless innings and Paul Goldschmidt had three hits, including a three-run homer, leading Arizona past Los Angeles.

It was the fourth win in a row for the Diamondbacks, who got another strong performance from their starting pitcher. Ray became the third Diamondbacks pitcher in the past four games to take a no-hitter into the sixth. Chase Anderson and Allen Webster each did it over the weekend against the Giants.

Ray's no-hitter was broken up in the sixth inning on Daniel Robertson's two-out single.

Rays, 6 Nationals 0

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Tampa Bay got a fourth straight impressive start from Erasmo Ramirez, who threw six shutout innings and dominated Washington.

The Rays had their last eight wins all come by one or two runs. Ramirez earned his sixth win in the last seven starts. He's allowed just three runs in his last four starts, over a combined 23.1 innings.

The Nationals saw Gio Gonzalez last just 3 1/3 innings for his shortest outing of the season, leaving with a 5-0 deficit in the fourth inning.

Tigers 6, Reds 0

DETROIT -- Anibal Sanchez tossed his first complete-game shutout in more than two years, and J.D. Martinez homered for the third consecutive game as Detroit cruised past Cincinnati.

Sanchez allowed just two hits and didn't walk a batter while striking out seven for the Tigers. His last shutout was a one-hitter against Minnesota on May 24, 2013. He has not given up a run in his last 20 2/3 innings.

Detroit's Miguel Cabrera had two hits and drove in two runs, and Yoenis Cespedes added two hits, scored a run and knocked in another.

Orioles 4, Phillies 0

BALTIMORE -- Matt Wieters broke the game open with a three-run homer in the sixth, and Wei-Yin Chen threw eight shutout innings as Baltimore handed Philadelphia its seventh straight loss.

The Orioles now have won nine of their last 11. Philadelphia has dropped 17 of its last 20 games.

Chen won a second consecutive start. He gave up only a bunt single through six innings and allowed only four hits in a dominating performance.

Indians-Cubs, postponed

CHICAGO -- Heavy rainfall drenched Wrigley Field and a funnel cloud was spotted on the city's fringe as Chicago and Cleveland attempted to open a two-game interleague series.

While the most threatening weather appeared to pass by 5:30 p.m., the rain never stopped and the game was called around 5:40 p.m.

Cubs officials said the game will be made up Aug. 24, an open date for both teams.

Marlins 2, Yankees 1

MIAMI – Derek Dietrich, starting his first game of the season, hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the seventh inning, leading Miami over New York.

Dietrich, who was promoted from Triple-A on Friday to serve as a utility infielder, started at third base in place of the injured Martin Prado. Dietrich doubled and scored Miami's first run and then pulled his home run to right on a 2-0 pitch.

Miami starter Tom Koehler, a native of the Bronx, New York, earned the win in his first time facing the Yankees. He lasted seven innings, allowing just three hits, two walks and one run.

Pirates 11, White Sox 0

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh scored five runs before Chicago starter Carlos Rodon recorded an out and Francisco Liriano pitched eight shutout innings to lead Pirates in the rout.

Pittsburgh pounded out 11 runs on 18 hits.

Liriano yielded only two hits and walked one. He struck out a career-high 12.

Braves 4, Red Sox 2

BOSTON — Williams Perez didn't allow an earned run for the second straight start as Atlanta snapped a six-game losing streak against Boston.

The rookie was pitching for the third time in six days after tossing a scoreless inning and recording a save on Saturday in the Braves' 5-3 win over the New York Mets.

Perez gave up five hits, all singles, and issued two walks while recording two strikeouts over six innings to lower his ERA to 2.41 for Atlanta, which won at Fenway for the first time since 2012.

Rangers 4, Dodgers 1

ARLINGTON, Texas – Texas' Yovani Gallardo worked seven scoreless innings and the offense broke through for four runs in the sixth in a victory over Los Angeles.

Gallardo's outing extended the streak of quality starts by Texas pitchers to 11 games, a club record and the longest stretch in the majors this year.

Gallardo, who has a 2.66 ERA over his last seven starts, allowed four hits and struck out four.

Astros 6, Rockies 3

HOUSTON -- George Springer provided insurance with his second home run of the night in the seventh inning and Houston's bullpen nailed down its first save in nearly two weeks in a win against Colorado.

After Colorado clawed to within 5-3 on an RBI double by Nick Hundley in the top of the seventh inning, Springer responded by belting his 10th home run leading off the bottom of the frame.

The Astros last recorded a save on June 2 against the Baltimore Orioles. During the ensuing stretch, Houston endured a seven-game losing skid before recording a pair of blowout wins over the Seattle Mariners over the weekend.

Cardinals 3, Twins 2

ST. LOUIS -- John Lackey threw eight solid innings to pace St. Louis to its fourth consecutive win.

Lackey gave up five hits and two runs, walked one and fanned six. Working with six days of rest after his Sunday start against Kansas City was rained out, Lackey threw 100 pitches, 74 for strikes. He was hit hard at Colorado on June 8.

While Minnesota suffered its sixth loss in seven games, the Cardinals upped their home record to a major-league-best 25-7.

**Udog** · 06-16-2015, 08:35 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, June 16

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MINNESOTA (34 - 29) at ST LOUIS (42 - 21) - 1:45 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 42-21 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-6 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 50-30 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 42-21 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 35-14 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 19-5 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 20-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WACHA is 10-2 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WACHA is 10-2 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 34-29 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 50-49 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-29 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 51-59 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

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

KYLE GIBSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

MICHAEL WACHA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (28 - 35) at HOUSTON (37 - 28) - 2:10 PM
CHRIS RUSIN (L) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 2-17 (-13.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-77 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-31 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-77 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-58 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-51 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-28 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 37-25 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (27 - 39) at SAN DIEGO (32 - 34) - 3:40 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 27-39 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 29-40 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 56-63 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-16 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 25-37 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 84-76 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-17 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 9-20 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KAZMIR is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (29 - 35) at SAN FRANCISCO (34 - 31) - 3:45 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 29-35 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 24-34 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 134-110 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 134-110 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 248-158 (+54.4 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SEATTLE is 62-51 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 21-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 44-33 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 0-7 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-14 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-9 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAPP is 0-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 7.63 and a WHIP of 1.892.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LINCECUM is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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ATLANTA (31 - 33) at BOSTON (27 - 38) - 4:05 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 11-23 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 108-115 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 56-66 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-38 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 13-20 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 49-66 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-33 (-15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-23 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-34 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 19-28 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 16-21 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 7-17 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 40-50 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

WADE MILEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MILEY is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.16 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (22 - 43) at BALTIMORE (32 - 31) - 7:05 PM
JEROME WILLIAMS (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-43 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-27 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-43 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 120-170 (-45.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-20 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 132-101 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 75-47 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 118-89 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 91-60 (+35.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 101-74 (+31.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-59 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 59-39 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 31-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 28-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 39-20 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 16-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 355-382 (+47.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WILLIAMS is 4-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (28 - 35) at DETROIT (34 - 30) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL LORENZEN (R) vs. KYLE RYAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 7-23 (-14.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 44-71 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 7-22 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 44-71 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 63-84 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 16-37 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-33 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-44 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 57-56 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE RYAN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (28 - 34) at PITTSBURGH (36 - 27) - 7:05 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-28 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-81 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
QUINTANA is 15-27 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 221-173 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 123-74 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 44-22 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 219-172 (+31.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 87-63 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 70-41 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 12-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 190-144 (+42.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-71 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
QUINTANA is 7-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 57-56 (-31.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

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

JOSE QUINTANA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

CHARLIE MORTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (34 - 29) at MIAMI (28 - 37) - 7:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 51-56 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 21-13 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 174-159 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
MIAMI is 20-31 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVID PHELPS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (34 - 31) at NY METS (35 - 30) - 7:10 PM
SCOTT COPELAND (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 114-113 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 10-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
NY METS are 25-11 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 25-11 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 17-5 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
TORONTO is 11-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
TORONTO is 23-12 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

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

SCOTT COPELAND vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT HARVEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (33 - 31) at TAMPA BAY (36 - 29) - 7:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. ALEX COLOME (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 149-219 (-51.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 24-26 (-7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-7 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 113-114 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-61 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-36 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 55-62 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 62-68 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-43 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

ALEX COLOME vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (29 - 33) at CHICAGO CUBS (34 - 27) - 8:05 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 29-33 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-33 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-16 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-14 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARRIETA is 16-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 14-6 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 10-3 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1421-1580 (-276.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 762-738 (-163.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 152-192 (-57.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1364-1493 (-251.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1045-1176 (-210.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 659-763 (-200.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 695-696 (-157.1 Units) against the money line 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.

TREVOR BAUER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE ARRIETA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 9.20 and a WHIP of 1.977.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (37 - 27) at TEXAS (34 - 30) - 8:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. CHI CHI GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 12-17 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-17 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 34-30 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 32-28 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 25-20 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 17-6 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 63-32 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-53 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-64 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-44 (-25.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.62 and a WHIP of 1.823.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.6 units)

CHI CHI GONZALEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (35 - 25) at MILWAUKEE (24 - 41) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 35-25 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 68-50 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 13-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-25 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 97-68 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-15 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
YOUNG is 22-14 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 22-13 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 14-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 34-24 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 24-41 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-23 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-23 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-41 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-35 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-16 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
GARZA is 68-78 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

CHRIS YOUNG vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
YOUNG is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 0.738.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

MATT GARZA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GARZA is 2-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 3-6 (-6.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.7 units)

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ARIZONA (31 - 32) at LA ANGELS (32 - 32) - 10:05 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 95-130 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 199-234 (-58.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 95-130 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-56 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 105-72 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 72-41 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARDS is 26-11 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 3-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.120.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RICHARDS is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
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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**Udog** · 06-16-2015, 08:39 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, June 16

Minnesota @ St. Louis

Game 951-952
June 16, 2015 @ 1:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 13.457
St. Louis
(Wacha) 16.968
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-190
7
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-190); Under

Colorado @ Houston

Game 953-954
June 16, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Rusin) 15.192
Houston
(Velasquez) 14.165
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+155); Over

Oakland @ San Diego

Game 955-956
June 16, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Kazmir) 16.675
San Diego
(Cashner) 14.200
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-115
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-105); Over

Seattle @ San Francisco

Game 957-958
June 16, 2015 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Happ) 16.370
San Francisco
(Lincecum) 15.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+110); Under

Atlanta @ Boston

Game 959-960
June 16, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 16.530
Boston
(Miley) 15.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+145); Over

Philadelphia @ Baltimore

Game 961-962
June 16, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Williams) 14.222
Baltimore
(Tillman) 16.909
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-200
9
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-200); Over

Cincinnati @ Detroit

Game 963-964
June 16, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 13.425
Detroit
(Ryan) 17.305
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 4
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-155); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Pittsburgh

Game 965-966
June 16, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Quintana) 14.222
Pittsburgh
(Morton) 15.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-170); Over

NY Yankees @ Miami

Game 967-968
June 16, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 15.290
Miami
(Phelps) 16.640
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Over

Toronto @ NY Mets

Game 969-970
June 16, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Copeland) 16.530
NY Mets
(Harvey) 15.418
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-155
7
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+135); Under

Washington @ Tampa Bay

Game 971-972
June 16, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 13.304
Tampa Bay
(Colome) 15.798
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-130); Over

Cleveland @ Chicago Cubs

Game 973-974
June 16, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bauer) 15.825
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 17.473
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-135); N/A

LA Dodgers @ Texas

Game 975-976
June 16, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 14.200
Texas
(Gonzalez) 15.398
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+130); Over

Kansas City @ Milwaukee

Game 977-978
June 16, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Young) 14.286
Milwaukee
(Garza) 12.798
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Over

Arizona @ LA Angels

Game 979-980
June 16, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Hellickson) 16.379
LA Angels
(Richards) 15.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+165); Under

**Udog** · 06-16-2015, 08:50 AM

MLB

Tuesday, June 16

Thunderstorms in Arlington Tuesday

According to weather forecasts, there are thunderstorms expected at Globe Life Park in Arlington when the Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday evening.

The storms are expected throughout the day and into the early innings of the game.

Mariners add some needed speed

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Seattle Mariners added some much-needed speed to their arsenal Monday, calling up outfielder James Jones from Triple-A Tacoma.

Jones stole 27 bases in 108 games for the Mariners last season, the most by any rookie in the American League and the second most by a rookie in franchise history.

"A lot of different factors went into it, but Jones brings speed, defense in the outfield, hopefully a spark in a different way for us," Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said of the move before his team's 5-1 victory against the Giants. "He's capable of stealing bases when we need 'em, even when you know he's going. We like that idea, particularly here in a National League ballpark and hopefully it pays off for us.

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