Wednesday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 7/8

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, July 8

Good Luck on day #189 of 2015!

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

How Phil Steele's magazne sees the Big X conference this year........

10) Kansas-- Went 7-29 under Charlie Weis; mercifully, he is gone now but 15 of 22 starters went with him. Major rebuilding job here.

9) Iowa State-- Has been in bowl in three of five years under coach Rhoads.

8) Texas Tech-- Six conference losses by double digit margin LY; no bueno.

7) West Virginia-- Why are they in this league? Look at a map; it makes no sense.

6) Kansas State-- People have no idea how great a coach Bill Snyder is; this was the absolute worst program in America when he took it over. Snyder is 187-94-1. .

5) Texas-- Strong cleaned house last year; now he has a roster full of "his guys".

4) Oklahoma State-- 16 returning starters; only 19 kids graduated. Good team.

3) Oklahoma-- Hardest part of their schedule is right at the end, in November.

2) Baylor-- 18 starters back, but none of them are QBs. Had a hideous bowl loss.

1) TCU-- Think they have a chip on their shoulder after last year's snub?

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Happy Hump Day!!!!......

13) Pittsburgh Pirates have turned it around, are 49-34, second best record in major leagues, but they're in same division with St Louis, which has the best record. Right now, NL Central would get three teams in the playoffs (Cubs).

Pirates started the season by going 3-12 in their first 15 games when winning scored from 7th inning on. They're now 8-1 in last nine such games.

12) There was a rain delay at PNC Park last night, with the tarp damn near getting blown into the Allegheny River by strong winds. Some of the Pirates came out of the dugout and helped the ground crew secure the tarp.

11) Padres are in Steel City this week; San Diego's new manager is Pat Murphy, whose daughter is married to Pittsburgh 1B Pedro Alvarez, who had a walk-off single in the Monday night Pirate win. Padres were 32-33 when they fired Bub Black; they are 39-46 now. Changing managers during the season is seldom a good move.

10) 11 guys on the Atlanta Braves made their MLB debut this year, yet the team stays in contention in a weak NL East. Good job by skipper Fredi Gonazalez.

9) They were talking about doubleheaders on the Cub game Tuesday; in his career, which lasted 19 years, Ernie Banks played in over 300 doubleheaders, which are rare in today's money-grabbing, double admission culture.

8) On DirecTV's baseball package, for some reason the games from Chicago don't go to commecial in between innings, so you get to hear the ballpark music and see whats going on, its a little like actually being at the ballpark. Pretty cool.

7) Miguel Montero caught Jon Lester Monday night because David Ross, who is Lester's personal catcher, is on the 7-day DL with a concussion.

6) The catch/throw Hunter Pence made last night is Exhibit A why the new statistic WAR isn't what analytics people think it is, an easy way to sum up a player's value with one single number. You can't and never will be able to quantify "heart".

This was Pence's first game off the DL; he makes a spectacular catch, bounces up and throws a fairly fast runner out at the plate. Go ahead, give me a number for the lift that gave a team that had been on a 7-game losing streak-- you can't!!!!

5) San Antonio Spurs basically cut Cory Joseph after signing LaMarcus Aldridge, but Toronto was quick to give Joseph $30M for four years.

4) According to the Interweb, David West has earned $87,668,418 in his career as an NBA player; he must've saved most of it, since he signed with the Spurs this week for the veteran minimum of $1.4M, turning down $12.2M from the Indiana Pacers. West has a wife named Lesley; would've enjoyed hearing him explain THAT to her.

3) The late Manute Bol has a 15-year old son who is 6-foot-10 and making rounds of summer camps out west. Young man's name is Bol Bol and he looks a lot like his dad did way back when. If I see him play in Las Vegas later this month, I'll let you know.

2) Milwaukee Bucks are making noise about moving to Las Vegas; I've been told by more than one person in Vegas that the civic leaders want nothing to do with the NBA after the chaos and general lawlessness that took place when Las Vegas hosted the NBA All-Star Game back in 2007. Las Vegas wants an NHL team, and they want UNLV to get back to the NCAA tournament. Thats it.

1) Florida State had a backup QB who hit his girlfriend and it was captured on camera; Seminoles have already dumped the kid, who will wind up playing at a JC somewhere and then re-surfacing at West Texas State, Delaware or some other obscure outpost, unless he wins a national title in JC, then he'll be at Auburn or another SEC school.

This kid learned nothing from the Jameis Winston era in Tallahassee:
-- You can't get in trouble until you've won at least one league title. This kid hadn't even been named the starter yet-- no one is going out on a limb to defend him. Ever.

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, July 8


Atlanta @ Milwaukee

Game 951-952
July 8, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 16.403
Milwaukee
(Fiers) 15.516
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+140); Under

NY Mets @ San Francisco

Game 953-954
July 8, 2015 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 16.888
San Francisco
(Peavy) 15.325
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-110
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-110); Under

Cincinnati @ Washington

Game 955-956
July 8, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 13.895
Washington
(Gonzalez) 15.438
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-175); Under

San Diego @ Pittsburgh

Game 957-958
July 8, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Cashner) 14.138
Pittsburgh
(Morton) 15.747
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-145
7
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-145); Under

St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs

Game 959-960
July 8, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 17.021
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 15.636
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-110
7
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-110); Under

Philadelphia @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
July 8, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Morgan) 15.691
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 14.773
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-390
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+310); Under

Baltimore @ Minnesota

Game 963-964
July 8, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 16.764
Minnesota
(Milone) 14.961
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-135); Over

Detroit @ Seattle

Game 965-966
July 8, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 13.605
Seattle
(Happ) 16.223
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-115); Over

Oakland @ NY Yankees

Game 967-968
July 8, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Kazmir) 16.300
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 14.110
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-105); Under

Houston @ Cleveland

Game 969-970
July 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Straily) 16.436
Cleveland
(Bauer) 15.442
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+130); Under

Tampa Bay @ Kansas City

Game 971-972
July 8, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 15.738
Kansas City
(Guthrie) 14.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-140
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-140); Over

Toronto @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
July 8, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Hutchison) 17.009
Chicago White Sox
(Danks) 13.647
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-160); Over

Miami @ Boston

Game 975-976
July 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Koehler) 16.571
Boston
(Porcello) 15.448
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-175
9
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+155); Under

Arizona @ Texas

Game 977-978
July 8, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Hellckson) 16.341
Texas
(Harrison) 15.482
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+115); Under

LA Angels @ Colorado

Game 979-980
July 8, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Shoemker) 16.248
Colorado
(Rusin) 13.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-135); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, July 8


National League
Reds @ Nationals
Lorenzen is 2-1, 3.18 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Gonzalez is 2-0, 0.64 in his last two starts; three of his last four home starts stayed under the total.

Cincinnati won six of last seven games with Washington; seven of last nine in series stayed under. Reds lost seven of last 11 games overall; five of their last nine went over. Nationals won four of last six games; seven of their last eight games stayed under.

Padres @ Pirates
Cashner is 1-0, 2.08 in his last two starts; seven of his last eight went over.

Morton is 1-2, 11.37 in his last three starts; five of his last six home starts stayed under total.

San Diego lost three of last four games with Pittsburgh; over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. Padres lost seven of last nine games; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight. Pirates won seven of last eight games.

Cardinals @ Cubs
Wacha is 2-1, 3.33 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five starts on foreign soil.

Hammel is 0-2, 2.89 in his last three starts; seven of his last eight stayed under the total. Cubs scored 1-1-1 in his last three outings. .

St Louis won seven of last ten games with the Cubs; home side won ten of last 13 series games- five of last seven stayed under. Cardinals won six of last nine on road; under is 7-3 in their last ten games overall. Chicago won seven of last nine games, allowing 18 runs; under is 7-3 in their last ten.

Braves @ Brewers
Teheran is 0-3, 9.13 in his last four road starts; his last five road starts went over the total.

Fiers is 1-0, 1.35 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Braves won six of last seven games (under 5-1-1). Atlanta won ten of last 12 games with Milwaukee, which has won eight of last ten games-- over is 5-2-2 in their last nine).

Phillies @ Dodgers
Morgan is 1-1, 2.13 in his first two MLB starts (over 1-1).

Kershaw is 0-3, 3.21 in his last five starts; last three stayed under. LA scored 14 runs in his last six starts.

Philly lost seven of last nine games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten . Phillies are 6-4 in last ten games with Dodgers; under is 7-4-1 in last 12 series games. LA is 5-5 in last ten home games; six of their last eight home games went over.

Mets @ Giants
deGrom is 3-2, 2.11 in his last six starts; five of his last seven went over.

Peavy is 0-5, 8.41 in his last five starts; five of his last six went over.

Mets start out 3-2 on this road trip; 12 of their last 15 games stayed under the total. Giants lost seven of last eight games; four of their last five games went under. SF won nine of last twelve games against Mets; over is 3-3-1 in last seven series games.

American League
A's @ Bronx
Kazmir is 3-1, 1.78 in his last five starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Sabathia is 0-1, 6.65 in his last four starts; six of his last eight went over.

Oakland won six of last seven games with Bronx; four of last six went over total. A's are 5-6 in last 11 games; six of their last seven games stayed under. Bronx is 3-2 in last five games; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight.

Astros @ Indians
Straily allowed five runs in 4.2 IP (92 PT) in his first '15 start.

Bauer is 2-3, 6.33 in his last five starts; under is 7-2-1 in his last ten.

Houston lost eight of last 11 games with Cleveland; 11 of last 12 series games stayed under. Astros are 9-18 in last 27 road games; four of their last six overall went over. Indians lost three of last four games; six of their last nine went over the total.

Orioles @ Twins
Jimenez is 4-1, 3.13 in his last five starts.

Milone is 2-0, 1.69 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1).

Baltimore lost seven of last nine games- five of their last seven stayed under. Twins won three of last four games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Home side won seven of last eight Oriole-Twin games (Twins 5-3- three of last four went over).

Rays @ Royals
Archer is 2-1, 3.58 in his last five starts (over 4-0-1).

Guthrie is 1-0, 2.70 in his last two starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Tampa Bay lost eight of last ten games with Kansas City; over is 7-3-2 in last dozen series games. Rays lost nine of last ten games (over 8-1-1). Royals won four of last five games; under is 4-3-1 in their last eight.

Blue Jays @ White Sox
Hutchison is 1-1, 11.42 in his last four road starts- they all went over.

Danks is 1-4, 6.75 in his last five starts; four of his last five home starts stayed under the total.

Toronto lost six of last nine games; five of their last seven went over total. Jays lost seven of last 11 games with Chicago; under is 7-3 in last ten series games. White Sox won five of last seven games; four of their last five stayed under the total.

Tigers @ Mariners
Sanchez is 4-0, 2.61 in his last five starts, last three of which went over.

Happ is 1-4, 5.81 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over.

Detroit lost five of last seven games with Seattle; Tigers lost five of their last eight games overall- their last 17 games went over. Mariners won five of last eight games; under is 7-3-1 in their last eleven.

Interleague
Marlins @ Red Sox
Koehler is 3-0, 1.80 in his last three starts; four of his last five went under.

Porcello is 0-7, 8.37 in his last eight starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Marlins lost ten of last 12 road games; four of their last seven games overall went over total. Boston won seven of its last nine games; four of its last six went over. Miami lost last six games with Red Sox (over 3-1-1 in last five).

Diamondbacks @ Rangers
Hellickson is 0-2, 8.40 in his last three road starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five starts overall.

Harrison is making first start since 5-13-14 (spine); he has 49-33 career record, but only started six games the last 2.5 years (1-3, 6.11).

Arizona won four of its last five games; over is 6-3-1 in its last ten. Texas lost last four games, outscored 37-10; three of four went over. D'backs lost three of last five games with the Rangers.

Angels @ Rockies
Shoemaker is 0-3, 5.49 in his last four starts.

Rusin is 1-3, 7.81 in his last five starts (over 3-0-1 in last four).

Angels won their last eight games with Colorado; under is 5-4 in last nine series games. Halos won eight of last nine games, scoring 43 runs in their last four. Rockies lost eight of their last ten games.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Cin-Wsh-- Lorenzen 5-6; Gonzalez 10-5
SD-Pitt-- Cashner 6-11; Morton 6-2
StL-Cubs-- Wacha 12-4; Hammel 7-9
Atl-Mil-- Teheran 10-7; Fiers 9-8
Phil-LA-- Morgan 1-1; Kershaw 8-9
NY-SF-- deGrom 9-7; Peavy 0-3

A's-NY-- Kazmir 7-9; Sabathia 6-10
Hst-Clev-- Straily 1-0; Bauer 8-8
Balt-Minn-- Jimenez 9-7; Milone 6-4
TB-KC-- Archer 11-7; Guthrie 10-6
Tor-Chi-- Hutchison 11-6; Danks 6-9
Det-Sea-- Sanchez 8-9; Happ 7-9

Mia-Bos-- Koehler 9-6; Porcello 7-9
Az-Tex-- Hellickson 7-9; Harrison 0-0
LAA-Colo-- Shoemaker 7-8; Rusin 2-5

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Cin-Wsh-- Lorenzen 4-11; Gonzalez 2-15
SD-Pitt-- Cashner 6-17; Morton 4-8
StL-Cubs-- Wacha 4-16; Hammel 5-16
Atl-Mil-- Teheran 7-17; Fiers 1-17
Phil-LA-- Morgan 0-2; Kershaw 4-17
NY-SF-- deGrom 5-16; Peavy 0-3

A's-NY-- Kazmir 2-16; Sabathia 5-16
Hst-Clev-- Straily 0-1; Bauer 2-16
Balt-Minn-- Jimenez 2-16; Milone 2-10
TB-KC-- Archer 5-18; Guthrie 3-16
Tor-Chi-- Hutchison 6-17; Danks 6-15
Det-Sea-- Sanchez 4-17; Happ 6-16

Mia-Bos-- Koehler 3-15; Porcello 3-16
Az-Tex-- Hellickson 6-16; Harrison 0-0
LAA-Colo-- Shoemaker 4-15; Rusin 2-7

Umpires
Cin-Wsh-- Last four Vanover games stayed under.
SD-Pitt-- Home side won five of last six Wolf games.
StL-Chi-- Underdogs won last five Hoberg games (under 3-1-1).
Atl-Mil-- Six of last nine Barksdale games stayed under.
Phil-LA-- Under is 7-1-2 in last ten Schrieber games.
NY-SF-- Seven of last ten Fletcher games stayed under.

Hst-Clev-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Nauert games.
Tor-Chi-- Seven of last nine Hudson games stayed under.
Balt-Minn-- Home side won last nine Nelson games.
Det-Sea-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Drake games.
A's-NY-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Hirschbeck games.
TB-KC-- Nine of last twelve Tichenor games stayed under.

Mia-Bos-- Favorites won 10 of last 12 Morales games.
Az-Tex-- Underdogs won six of last eight Porter games (over 3-1-1 last five)
LAA-Col-- Seven of last ten Wegner games went over.

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MLB

Wednesday, July 8

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. MINNESOTA
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Baltimore

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

3:40 PM
DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games at home
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit

3:45 PM
NY METS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of NY Mets's last 21 games
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Oakland

7:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Washington is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

7:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Houston is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. BOSTON
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games

8:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. TEXAS
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games at home

8:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

8:10 PM
TORONTO vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

8:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. KANSAS CITY
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

8:40 PM
LA ANGELS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Colorado's last 21 games
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

10:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games


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MLB

Wednesday, July 8


MLB roundup: Reds' Cueto shuts out Nats

WASHINGTON -- Johnny Cueto threw a two-hit shutout, Joey Votto finished a triple shy of hitting for the cycle, and the Cincinnati Reds continued their mastery of the Washington Nationals with a 5-0 win Tuesday night.

Cueto (6-5), one of five Final Vote candidates for the National League All-Star team, helped his case as he struck out a season-high 11 batters, while walking one.

It was Cueto's fifth career shutout and 11th complete game. He threw 122 pitches. The right-hander retired 15 in a row to end the game.

Votto drove in three runs as he doubled, homered and singled his first three times up. He was retired in his final two trips as the Reds improved to 5-0 against the Nationals this season.

Royals 9-7, Rays 5-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Alcides Escobar hit a bases-clearing double to break a sixth-inning tie, and Alex Gordon went 4-for-5 and drove in four runs, lifting Kansas City Royals to a victory over Tampa Bay in the nightcap and a doubleheader sweep.

Gordon went 7-for-9, including a solo homer in the first game, with six RBIs in the two games.

Paulo Orlando hit a walk-off, ninth-inning grand slam in the day game as the Royals won 9-5. Orlando, who was recalled Monday from Triple-A Omaha, drove a 1-0 Brad Boxberger changeup into the Royals' bullpen.

Cubs 7-5, Cardinals 4-3

CHICAGO -- A St. Louis error led to the go-ahead run as Chicago scored three times in the seventh inning en route to a victory in the nightcap and a doubleheader sweep.

With the Cubs trailing 2-1 entering the seventh inning of the second game, Addison Russell's one-out single to right drove in Miguel Montero to tie the game. The key play came when Dexter Fowler bounced a grounder to Cardinals reliever Kevin Siegrist, who threw the ball into center field while trying to initiate a double play. Herrera scored the go-ahead run.

Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-3 with his team-leading 16th home run to help the Cubs win the opener.

Red Sox 4, Marlins 3

BOSTON -- Xander Bogaerts drilled a rare three-run single on a 99 mph fastball by Carter Capps with two outs in the seventh inning, giving Boston three unearned runs and an interleague victory over Miami.

The win was the third straight, the seventh in the last nine games and eighth in the last 11 for the last-place Red Sox.

After the Marlins went ahead with two runs that chased Boston starter Wade Miley in the top of the seventh, Miami third baseman Miguel Rojas booted a sure double play ball off the bat of center fielder Mookie Betts, loading the bases. Two batters later, Bogaerts drove the ball through the second-base hole into right-center, clearing the bases.

Braves 4, Brewers 3

MILWAUKEE -- A.J. Pierzynski had three hits, including his sixth home run of the season, and Manny Banuelos earned his first career victory as Atlanta beat Milwaukee.

Pierzynski, who also drove in the Braves' first two runs, has 10 hits in 13 at-bats over his past three games. His 3-for-4 effort against Milwaukee helped pick up Banuelos (1-0), who allowed five hits and walked three but was charged with only one run in 5 1/3 innings.

Brewers right-hander Tyler Cravy (0-2), making his second major league start, went six innings and allowed three Atlanta runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three.

Blue Jays 2, White Sox 1

CHICAGO -- Felix Doubront made the most of his tryout as a starting pitcher, and Toronto beat Chicago. Doubront (1-0) allowed one run on six hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Toronto's Josh Donaldson hit a solo home run in the third inning for what turned out to be the winning run.

The Blue Jays bullpen pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings, capped by right-hander Roberto Osuna's scoreless ninth for his fourth save.

Twins 8, Orioles 3

MINNEAPOLIS -- Miguel Sano had two hits, including his first major league home run, and reached base three times as Minnesota beat Baltimore.

The Twins will go for the three-game sweep of the Orioles on Wednesday. Baltimore has not been swept in a three-game series since mid-April. Minnesota has not swept a series of any kind since May 25-27.

Sano's two-run blast in the first inning travelled 396 feet into the left field bleachers, giving Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson plenty of early offensive support. Gibson (7-6) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk in six innings while striking out seven.

Diamondbacks 4, Rangers 2

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Robbie Ray didn't give up a hit until the fifth inning, and he worked 7 2/3 effective innings, leading Arizona past Texas. The only two runs Ray allowed were unearned.

The Diamondbacks also pounded out 13 hits -- their eighth consecutive game in double figures.

Arizona's Jake Lamb went 3-for-4 and drove in the game's first two runs in the fifth. Paul Goldschmidt and A.J. Pollock, the team's two All-Stars, each had an RBI.

Indians 2, Astros 0

CLEVELAND -- Michael Brantley had three hits, including a home run, and Corey Kluber pitched into the seventh inning to earn his first win in more than a month as Cleveland beat Houston.

Kluber (4-9) pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out seven. The win was his first since May 28. In six starts since then, he was 0-4 with a 3.86 ERA prior to Tuesday, with the Indians scoring a total of six runs in the four defeats.

Cleveland led 2-0 when Brantley hit a solo home run into the seats in right field leading off the sixth inning against right-hander Vince Velasquez (0-1). It was the designated hitter's fifth home run of the season, his first since May 14.

Pirates 3, Padres 2

PITTSBURGH -- Gregory Polanco tripled home the winning run in the eighth inning, and Pittsburgh edged San Diego for its fourth consecutive victory.

Polanco lined a two-out triple off reliever Joaquin Benoit (5-4) to score Sean Rodriguez, who was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, and snap a 2-2 tie.

The Pirates recorded their ninth victory in 11 games. The Padres lost their fourth straight.

A's 4, Yankees 3 (10 innings)

NEW YORK -- Brett Lawrie led off the top of the 10th inning with a home run, lifting Oakland past New York.

After striking out three times, Lawrie was one pitch away from a fourth strikeout. On an 0-2 count against Dellin Betances (5-2), Lawrie drove a curveball down the left field line, and the ball stayed just inside the foul ball before landing several rows behind the fence.

It was Lawrie's eighth home run of the season and third in 215 at-bats against right-handed pitching this season.

Angels 10, Rockies 2

DENVER -- Los Angeles made quick work of Colorado starter Chad Bettis and blasted the Rockies.

Albert Pujols and Mike Trout hit three-run homers, Chris Iannetta hit a two-run shot and Matt Joyce added a solo homer as the Angels built a 10-0 lead and knocked Bettis out after 2 1/3 innings.

Pujols hit his 26th homer in the first inning. Joyce led off the five-run second with his fourth homer.

Mariners 7, Tigers 6 (11 innings)

SEATTLE -- Robinson Cano ended a night of home runs the old fashion way late Tuesday, when his single into the right field corner drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning, giving Seattle a win over Detroit.

The second baseman's sixth career walk-off hit, and his first since 2009, brought home Austin Jackson from second base to end a game that lasted 3 hours, 44 minutes and included seven home runs.

Yoenis Cespedes, Alex Avila, Nick Castellanos and Marc Krauss, who was making his Tigers debut, all homered for Detroit. Seattle got home runs from Jackson, Franklin Gutierrez and Cano.

Phillies 7, Dodgers 2

LOS ANGELES -- Chad Billingsley pitched six solid innings against his former team, sparking Philadelphia to a win over Los Angeles.

Jeff Francoeur homered and had three RBIs, and Ben Revere drove in two more runs for the Phillies, who won for only the second time in the last nine games. They are 11-32 on the road.

Billingsley (1-2) gave up two runs on six hits in six innings en route to his first major league victory since beating the Padres on April 10, 2013.

Giants 3, Mets 0

SAN FRANCISCO -- Right fielder Hunter Pence returned from the disabled list with a splash, contributing two RBIs and a highlight-reel defensive play to help San Francisco beat New York.

Matt Cain, in just his second start following a lengthy DL stint of his own, shut out the Mets on two hits over six innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter as the Giants ended a seven-game losing streak.

Pence's biggest crowd-pleasing moment occurred in the field following Curtis Granderson's inning-opening triple in the sixth. Ruben Tejada lifted a flyball toward the Mets' bullpen down the right field line. Pence raced over, made a sliding catch, quickly got back on his feet and gunned down Granderson trying to score.

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MLB

Wednesday, July 8


Phillies replace Correia with Gonzalez

LOS ANGELES -- The Philadelphia Phillies shook up their rotation again, designating right-hander Kevin Correia for assignment Tuesday.

The Phillies recalled 22-year-old right-hander Severino Gonzalez to take Correia's place. Gonzalez will start Thursday against Zack Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.


Hot streak ends for Mariners' Walker

SEATTLE -- Taijuan Walker's sudden rise from phenom to big-time starter fizzled out with his first rough outing in more than six weeks Tuesday night.

The Mariners' 22-year-old starter saw his five-game winning streak snapped -- albeit with a no-decision -- after getting tagged for three home runs in Seattle's 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. Walker struggled through his worst start since May, allowing five runs on six hits in six innings.


A's Gray sharp in his return

NEW YORK -- Tuesday began with Oakland Athletics utility man Ben Zobrist facing a sizable horde of New York media wanting to know about his feelings on possibly becoming a Yankee and a Met.

For the Athletics, it ended with a smaller group listening to Sonny Gray and others talk about his outing after skipping two turns due to a severe case of bacterial gastroenteritis that required hospitalization.

Though Oakland's 4-3 win was decided by a leadoff home run by third baseman Brett Lawrie in the 10th inning, Gray's performance was a key component of Oakland's win.

Gray returned and the first-time All-Star allowed three runs and six hits in seven innings. He allowed three of those hits in the opening inning when the Yankees took a 2-1 lead. Then he allowed two more in the fourth when New York took a 3-2 lead and only one more the rest of the night.

The prevailing viewpoint inside Oakland's clubhouse was Gray grew stronger as the outing went on.


Back from DL, Giants' Pence makes instant impact

SAN FRANCISCO -- After watching right fielder Hunter Pence pelt the left field bleachers with home runs in batting practice for the third consecutive day, San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy had seen enough Tuesday.

Pence would not be going to Sacramento or San Jose for a minor league rehab stint. Instead, he would be thrust right into the heart of the major league lineup.

The Giants not only activated Pence from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday but also slotted him fourth in the batting order for their game against the New York Mets.

Pence, who missed 30 consecutive games because of left wrist tendinitis, made an immediate impact on a club that had lost seven games in a row. He helped offensively with two RBIs and defensively with a spectacular catch-and-throw double play, and San Francisco beat New York 3-0.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 8

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ATLANTA (42 - 42) at MILWAUKEE (36 - 50) - 2:10 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 61-69 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-42 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 38-34 (+25.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 40-41 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 36-34 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-50 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-28 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 57-83 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-50 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-42 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-30 (-11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-1 (+5.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
TEHERAN is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.953.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
FIERS is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY METS (43 - 42) at SAN FRANCISCO (43 - 42) - 3:45 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 14-28 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 10-23 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 143-121 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-15 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-39 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 143-121 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-42 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-60 (+22.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 64-58 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 19-8 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-37 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
PEAVY is 14-25 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 13-23 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 6-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DEGROM is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 0.682.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. NY METS since 1997
PEAVY is 6-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.7 units)

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CINCINNATI (38 - 44) at WASHINGTON (46 - 38) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL LORENZEN (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 9-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 117-81 (+31.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 10-1 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 116-77 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 705-801 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 349-373 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-0 (+5.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LORENZEN is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.83 and a WHIP of 0.864.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (39 - 47) at PITTSBURGH (49 - 34) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 35-58 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 234-180 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 79-46 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 139-103 (+32.1 Units) against the money line in home games in July games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 79-46 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 96-67 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 65-36 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 32-16 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-14 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+2.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CASHNER is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.56 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MORTON is 4-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-0.7 units)

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ST LOUIS (54 - 30) at CHICAGO CUBS (46 - 37) - 8:05 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 119-124 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-21 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-69 (+5.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HAMMEL is 59-50 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 54-30 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 23-10 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 54-30 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-19 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 114-64 (+38.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 25-13 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1433-1590 (-275.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 768-743 (-163.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-40 (-20.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 364-347 (-86.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1053-1186 (-214.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 665-768 (-199.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 156-203 (-62.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HAMMEL is 2-9 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 14-25 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-4 (+3.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WACHA is 3-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.57 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (29 - 57) at LA DODGERS (47 - 38) - 10:10 PM
ADAM MORGAN (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-57 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-32 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-42 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-57 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 70-36 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 358-385 (+51.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 398-374 (+50.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 47-38 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-22 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-18 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 47-38 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-1 (+1.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ADAM MORGAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
KERSHAW is 2-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.7 units)

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BALTIMORE (43 - 41) at MINNESOTA (45 - 39) - 1:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
JIMENEZ is 14-29 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 23-45 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 45-39 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-15 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 83-89 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-39 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILONE is 58-36 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 56-34 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 143-111 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 63-61 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 19-12 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 127-98 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 63-47 (+18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-54 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-21 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
JIMENEZ is 4-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)

TOM MILONE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MILONE is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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DETROIT (42 - 41) at SEATTLE (39 - 45) - 3:40 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 145-219 (-57.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 54-60 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-61 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-3 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
SEATTLE is 39-45 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 3-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 18-24 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-21 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-44 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 14-20 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 14-24 (-14.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 15-22 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-1 (+0.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. DETROIT since 1997
HAPP is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.171.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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OAKLAND (39 - 47) at NY YANKEES (44 - 39) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 39-47 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 37-45 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 82-75 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-16 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 16-22 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 6-15 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 25-12 (+11.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 54-60 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SABATHIA is 32-36 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 6-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KAZMIR is 8-8 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 10-10 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-12. (-4.7 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SABATHIA is 8-11 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.376.
His team's record is 12-16 (-8.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-14. (-4.0 units)

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HOUSTON (49 - 37) at CLEVELAND (39 - 44) - 7:10 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 49-37 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 49-34 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 32-23 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 32-19 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 39-44 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-24 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-44 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-16 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 (-12.8 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-24 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-27 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
STRAILY is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BAUER is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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TAMPA BAY (43 - 43) at KANSAS CITY (48 - 33) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 120-128 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 13-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 85-95 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 48-33 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-8 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
KANSAS CITY is 26-12 (+11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-9 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 48-33 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-23 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-19 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 85-64 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 32-18 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 31-20 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 31-19 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 39-17 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ARCHER is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 1.026.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GUTHRIE is 8-11 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.376.
His team's record is 9-13 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-12. (-3.7 units)

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TORONTO (44 - 42) at CHI WHITE SOX (37 - 44) - 8:10 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 78-84 (-35.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
DANKS is 32-47 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUTCHISON is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. TORONTO since 1997
DANKS is 2-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.489.
His team's record is 2-7 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.6 units)

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MIAMI (35 - 49) at BOSTON (40 - 45) - 7:10 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 35-49 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 17-31 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 40-45 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 606-547 (-80.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 54-69 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-26 (-15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-39 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 76-95 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 80-97 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-24 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 43-51 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

TOM KOEHLER vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

RICK PORCELLO vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (41 - 42) at TEXAS (41 - 43) - 8:05 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 105-140 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 105-140 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 40-63 (-22.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-43 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 38-39 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 31-29 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 27-24 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 11-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
TEXAS is 34-60 (-25.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-71 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-49 (-28.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 7-25 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-44 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-26 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-58 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.25 and a WHIP of 1.348.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

MATT HARRISON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HARRISON is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.727.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (45 - 38) at COLORADO (35 - 48) - 8:40 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 143-105 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 770-748 (+70.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 96-75 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 645-629 (+63.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 37-24 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 78-45 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 32-11 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SHOEMAKER is 14-2 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 12-1 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 14-2 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 10-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 101-144 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-38 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 8-22 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 101-144 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 60-100 (-37.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 75-107 (-28.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 56-89 (-28.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS RUSIN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 8


This starter is pitching to the over on the road

Atlanta Braves starter Julio Teheran doesn't enjoy the view from the visitors dugout, but over bettors are, with the over 8-0 in Teheran's last eight road starts.

Teheran has just one win and is pitching to a 7.40 ERA in nine road starts this season, compared to a 2.04 ERA at home.

Unfortunately for Teheran he is on the road Wednesday in Milwaukee against the Brewers and right-hander Mike Fiers (3.83 ERA, 7-9 O/U). The total is currently at 7.5 runs.


Thunderstorms expected at Yankee Stadium

There are thunderstorms expected for tonight's contest at Yankee Stadium for tonight's contest between the Yanks and the Oakland A's.

There is also a 60 percent chance of rain and a slight five mile per hour wind gusting out towards center field.

The Bronx Bombers and C.C. Sabathia (3-8, 5.59 ERA) are currently very slight -101 home dogs against the A's Scott Kazmir (5-5, 2.56 ERA). The total is currently 8.0.

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 8

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Game of the Day: Rays at Royals
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Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals (+120, 7.0)

Alex Gordon was having a quiet season until Saturday, one day before the fans voted him in as an American League starter in next week’s All-Star Game. The standout left fielder is 9-for-15 with seven RBIs in his last four contests and looks to stay hot when his Kansas City Royals on Wednesday go after their fourth consecutive victory against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

Shortstop Alcides Escobar, also named a starter for the Midsummer Classic, lined a tiebreaking three-run double in Kansas City’s 7-1 victory in the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader sweep versus the Rays. Jeremy Guthrie takes the mound for the Royals in the third contest of a four-game set against All-Star Chris Archer, who is 6-0 with a 0.77 ERA in seven road starts. Tampa Bay dropped nine of its last 10 contests, including three walk-off defeats in the past five outings. John Jaso has added a spark for the Rays since coming off the disabled list, going 3-for-4 in the doubleheader.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, Sun Sports (Tampa Bay), FSN Kansas City

LINE HISTORY: The Royals opened as +114 home dogs and have moved to +120. The total has held steady at 7.0 runs.

INJURY REPORT:

Rays - RF S. Souza (15-day DL, finger), RP A. Bellatti (15-day DL, shoulder), 2B T. Beckham (15-day DL, hamstring), SP J. Odorizzi (Early July, oblique), CF D. Jennings (Mid Aug, knee).

Royals - 3B M. Moustakas (questionable Wednesday, personal), CF L. Cain (questionable Wednesday, hamstring), SP Y. Ventura (probable Thursday, hand), SP J. Vargas (15-day DL, hip), SP K. Melden (Mid July, elbow).

WEATHER REPORT: The game is expected to be overcast with just a slight 10 percent chance of rain. There will also be a six mile per hour blowing in from left field.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Chris Archer (9-5, 2.18 ERA) vs. Royals RH Jeremy Guthrie (6-5, 5.42)

Archer pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings last time out against the New York Yankees with eight strikeouts before the bullpen let a victory slip away. The North Carolina native, who is in contention to start in the All-Star Game, has struck out 141 and walked 28 in 115 2/3 innings this season. Kendrys Morales is 5-for-8 with two doubles and a home run versus Archer, who is 0-1 with a 2.84 ERA in two career starts against the Royals.

Guthrie has been solid in his last two turns while allowing four runs combined over 13 1/3 innings with 11 strikeouts and a pair of walks. The 36-year-old Oregon native has been better at home (3.72 ERA) than on the road (7.40) and permitted two or fewer runs in five of his last seven starts. Evan Longoria is 13-for-44 with two homers and 11 RBIs against Guthrie, who is 9-11 with a 3.97 ERA in 24 appearances (22 starts) versus the Rays.

TRENDS:

* Over is 3-0-1 in the last four meetings.
* Over is 6-2 in the last eight meetings in Kansas City.
* Rays are 5-16 in the last 21 meetings.
* Rays are 1-10 in the last 11 meetings in Kansas City.

CONSENSUS: This contest is almost an even split for the public with 52 percent of wagers backing the home dog Royals.


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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 8


Are you betting the over in Detroit Tigers games yet?

If not you only have yourself to blame, because this is one of best streaks in recent betting memory.

The Tigers extended their over streak to an insane 18 games with their 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners Tuesday night.

The Tigers streak is now the longest totals streak since at least the 1999 season - as far back as our records go. The previous record was held by the then Florida Marlins, who hit 15 consecutive Overs in the 2005 season.

The Tigers are scoring 5.77 runs per game over the course of the streak, more than a run more than their season average of 4.43 runs per game. But what makes over bettors excited, is the fact they are allowing an even bigger 6.56 runs per game.

Over bettors riding this crazy streak hope the Tigers make it 19 in a row when they continue their series against the Mariners on Wednesday in Seattle.

Detroit sends right-hander Anibal Sanchez (4.65 ERA, 10-6 O/U) to the mound to take on the Mariners' lefty J.A. Happ (3.93 ERA, 9-7 O/U). The total currently sits at 7.5 runs.

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 8


Giants love to see this guy behind the plate

The San Francisco Giants are happy to see umpire Andy Fletcher, with the Giants going 22-5 in the last 27 where he has been behind the plate.

Fletcher will be the man calling balls an strikes for the Giants contest against the visiting New York Mets. The Giants are currently slight +105 home dogs.

San Francisco sends right-hander Jake Peavy (0-3, 6.43 ERA) to the hill, while the Mets counter with righty Jacob deGrom (8-6, 2.30 ERA).

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 8


Thunderstoms in the forecast in Washington

There are thunderstorms expected in the Washington area for the Nationals contest against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday.

There is also a 51 percent chance of rain chance with a seven mile per hour wind blowing out to right field.

The Nationals are currently -160 favorites with Gio Gonzalez (6-4, 4.16 ERA) expected to take the hill. The Reds will counter with Michael Lorenzen (3-3, 3.58 ERA).

The total is currently at 7.5 runs.

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 8


Complete lack of offense has the Padres cashing

The San Diego Padres have gone under in five consecutive contests. Fans of offense have been changing the channel with the Padres averaging 1.4 runs and allowing 2.2 runs per game.

Each of the five games have had a closing total of 7 despite the highest scoring game tallying five runs.

7 is the current total when the Padres visit the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday.


Reds undefeated against the Nationals this season

The Cincinnati Reds will look for their second series sweep of the Washington Nationals Wednesday. The Reds have won all five of the meetings between the two teams, including two in the past two days.

Despite being underdogs in four of those five games, the Reds have outscored the Nats by 3.6 runs per game.

Cincy is currently +145 when they play at Nationals Park Wednesday.

[StarDust Bum]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

How Phil Steele's magazne sees the Big X conference this year........

10) Kansas-- Went 7-29 under Charlie Weis; mercifully, he is gone now but 15 of 22 starters went with him. Major rebuilding job here.

9) Iowa State-- Has been in bowl in three of five years under coach Rhoads.

8) Texas Tech-- Six conference losses by double digit margin LY; no bueno.

7) West Virginia-- Why are they in this league? Look at a map; it makes no sense.

6) Kansas State-- People have no idea how great a coach Bill Snyder is; this was the absolute worst program in America when he took it over. Snyder is 187-94-1. .

5) Texas-- Strong cleaned house last year; now he has a roster full of "his guys".

4) Oklahoma State-- 16 returning starters; only 19 kids graduated. Good team.

3) Oklahoma-- Hardest part of their schedule is right at the end, in November.

2) Baylor-- 18 starters back, but none of them are QBs. Had a hideous bowl loss.

1) TCU-- Think they have a chip on their shoulder after last year's snub?

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Happy Hump Day!!!!......

13) Pittsburgh Pirates have turned it around, are 49-34, second best record in major leagues, but they're in same division with St Louis, which has the best record. Right now, NL Central would get three teams in the playoffs (Cubs).

Pirates started the season by going 3-12 in their first 15 games when winning scored from 7th inning on. They're now 8-1 in last nine such games.

12) There was a rain delay at PNC Park last night, with the tarp damn near getting blown into the Allegheny River by strong winds. Some of the Pirates came out of the dugout and helped the ground crew secure the tarp.

11) Padres are in Steel City this week; San Diego's new manager is Pat Murphy, whose daughter is married to Pittsburgh 1B Pedro Alvarez, who had a walk-off single in the Monday night Pirate win. Padres were 32-33 when they fired Bub Black; they are 39-46 now. Changing managers during the season is seldom a good move.

10) 11 guys on the Atlanta Braves made their MLB debut this year, yet the team stays in contention in a weak NL East. Good job by skipper Fredi Gonazalez.

9) They were talking about doubleheaders on the Cub game Tuesday; in his career, which lasted 19 years, Ernie Banks played in over 300 doubleheaders, which are rare in today's money-grabbing, double admission culture.

8) On DirecTV's baseball package, for some reason the games from Chicago don't go to commecial in between innings, so you get to hear the ballpark music and see whats going on, its a little like actually being at the ballpark. Pretty cool.

7) Miguel Montero caught Jon Lester Monday night because David Ross, who is Lester's personal catcher, is on the 7-day DL with a concussion.

6) The catch/throw Hunter Pence made last night is Exhibit A why the new statistic WAR isn't what analytics people think it is, an easy way to sum up a player's value with one single number. You can't and never will be able to quantify "heart".

This was Pence's first game off the DL; he makes a spectacular catch, bounces up and throws a fairly fast runner out at the plate. Go ahead, give me a number for the lift that gave a team that had been on a 7-game losing streak-- you can't!!!!

5) San Antonio Spurs basically cut Cory Joseph after signing LaMarcus Aldridge, but Toronto was quick to give Joseph $30M for four years.

4) According to the Interweb, David West has earned $87,668,418 in his career as an NBA player; he must've saved most of it, since he signed with the Spurs this week for the veteran minimum of $1.4M, turning down $12.2M from the Indiana Pacers. West has a wife named Lesley; would've enjoyed hearing him explain THAT to her.

3) The late Manute Bol has a 15-year old son who is 6-foot-10 and making rounds of summer camps out west. Young man's name is Bol Bol and he looks a lot like his dad did way back when. If I see him play in Las Vegas later this month, I'll let you know.

2) Milwaukee Bucks are making noise about moving to Las Vegas; I've been told by more than one person in Vegas that the civic leaders want nothing to do with the NBA after the chaos and general lawlessness that took place when Las Vegas hosted the NBA All-Star Game back in 2007. Las Vegas wants an NHL team, and they want UNLV to get back to the NCAA tournament. Thats it.

1) Florida State had a backup QB who hit his girlfriend and it was captured on camera; Seminoles have already dumped the kid, who will wind up playing at a JC somewhere and then re-surfacing at West Texas State, Delaware or some other obscure outpost, unless he wins a national title in JC, then he'll be at Auburn or another SEC school.

This kid learned nothing from the Jameis Winston era in Tallahassee:
-- You can't get in trouble until you've won at least one league title. This kid hadn't even been named the starter yet-- no one is going out on a limb to defend him. Ever.