Saturday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 7/11

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Saturday, July 11

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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

What college football expert Phil Steele thinks about the ACC Coastal Division

7) Virginia-- 5-19 in ACC last three years; make a bowl this year, or else.......

6) Duke-- 11-6 in ACC last two years; they were 18-126 from 1995-2012.

5) North Carolina-- Have 17 starters back but that defense has to be a LOT better.

4) Pittsburgh-- Another new HC, but Narduzzi inherits a decent amount of talent.

3) Georgia Tech-- Option offense is hard to prep for; they beat Clemson, Georgia last year, won their bowl game

2) Miami-- Al Golden looks like young George Allen; time to start coaching like him.

1) Virginia Tech-- 12-12 in ACC last three years, do the Hokies bounce back?

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind......

13) 12,422 basketball fans paid $28 each to get into UNLV's two basketball arenas Friday to watch summer league games; thats a testament to the NBA's popularity.

12) NBA TV will have summer league games on for next nine days, usually starting at 4pm eastern time. Highly competitive games, some guys playing for their careers.

11) Deron Williams/Nets parted ways, then Williams signed with Dallas, which needed a starting point guard. Mavs traded for Zaza Pachulia, to play where DeAndre Jordan would've played had he signed with Dallas.

10) San Antonio Spurs signed a 7-4 center from Serbia, who is 26, went undrafted back in 2010. From what I read, he has developed nicely and will be a typical Spur.

9) NFL shortened Greg Hardy's suspension from ten games to four, meaning his first game will be against New England in Week 5.

8) Saskatchewan Roughriders lost 35-32 in OT last night; they've scored 72 points in last two games but lost both in OT. Riders are 0-3 despite having led all three of their games in the fourth quarter.

Damn, its July 11 and its Week 3 in the CFL already?

7) As far as Jason Pierre-Paul goes, apparently it is his broken thumb that is more of a problem than his amputated index finger. He has to be healthy when he signs his tender or else the Giants can put him on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list and then they would control when they start paying him.

Sounds like a lot of legal mumbo-jumbo but as always, it is about the money.

6) HR Derby will be timed this year, meaning there is more pressure on pitchers, so amateur pitchers like dads (Robinson Cano/Bryce Harper) or 71-year old Connie Mack coaches (Josh Hamilton) might not be used as often as in the past, which is too bad.

5) Catcher Derek Norris led off the last four games for San Diego, the first time a catcher has ever led off for the Padres.

While I'm on the Padres, they are now 39-49, 7-16 since firing their manager. Maybe Cornell alum/GM AJ Preller should get a lefty for his bullpen; I'm told it helps.

4) Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup three times in last six years, so they have salary cap problems; they traded Patrick Sharp to Dallas this week, which has to be a sad day for all ********* fans.

3) Twins 8, Tigers 6-- Detroit led 6-0 in 8th inning, 6-1 in ninth; this was a horrible loss for a team struggling to stay in playoff contention.

Minnesota TV announcer Dick Bremer, who is excellent, called this game ".......the most improbable comeback I've seen IN YEARS!!!!"

While I'm here, Brian Dozier is an All-Star, whether he goes to Cincinnati or not.

2) Pete Rose is obviously controversial; he once injured Ray Fosse when he barreled into the catcher while scoring the winning run in the 1970 All-Star Game. The guy who hit the ball that scored Rose was Jim Hickman, who was on the Cubs then but also is the first-ever Met to homer three times in one game and also the first Met to hit for the cycle. Just thought you'd like to know.

1) Irony Department: Rose wound up serving 152 days in prison for tax issues in 1990-91; he did his time in a prison in Marion, IL-- Ray Fosse's hometown.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, July 11


National League
Cardinals @ Pirates
Lackey is 3-1, 1.75 in his last five starts; under is 6-4 in his last ten.

Burnett is 1-0, 2.18 in his last three starts; four of his last six stayed under.

St Louis won eight of last 11 games with Pittsburgh; home side won ten of last 12 series games. Cardinals won five of last eight games overall, as four of last five went over total. Pirates won nine of last 11 games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

Reds @ Marlins
Iglesias is making first start since May 30 (shoulder); he is 1-1, 4.57 in his four starts this year (over 2-2).

Conley is making first MLB start; he is 8-2, 2.33 in 15 AAA starts this season and pitched one scoreless inning of relief in majors last month.

Cincinnati lost eight of last 13 games overall; their last five games all stayed under total. Marlins lost five of last six games, outscored 20-10; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven- they lost four of last six games with the Reds- seven of last eight series games stayed under.

Diamondbacks @ Mets
Corbin allowed two runs in five IP (76 PT) in his first '15 start.

Harvey is 1-2, 1.84 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Arizona is 6-5 in its last 11 games against the Mets; under is 7-1-1 in the last nine. D'backs won five of last seven games; three of last five went over. Mets won five of last seven games; their last four stayed under.

Braves @ Rockies
Wisler is 3-1, 3.91 in his four starts- they all stayed under total.

de la Rosa is 2-0, 1.50 in his last three starts; five of his last seven went under.

Braves lost last three games (under 7-2-1 in last ten); they lost last four games with Colorado (under 6-2-1 in last nine), which lost nine of last 13 games overall, but won last two- their last three stayed under.

Brewers @ Dodgers
Jungmann is 1-0, 1.89 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-1 in his '15 starts.

Beachy is making first start since August 2013; he is 14-11, 3.91 in his 46 MLB starts, all with Atanta.

Brewers lost three of last five games with the Dodgers; over is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Milwaukee lost three of last four games; three of last five went over total. Dodgers won seven of last ten games; three of their last four went over the total.

Phillies @ Giants
Buchanan is making first start since April 30; he is 0-5, 8.76 in his five starts (over 3-2) this season.

Vogelsong is 2-1, 1.99 in his last four starts; four of his last five went under.

Philly lost ten of last 12 games; over is 8-4-1 in their last 13 . Phillies lost five of last six games with the Giants; six of last seven series games went over total. Giants lost eight of last ten games; five of their last seven stayed under.

American League
Astros @ Rays
Keuchel is 3-1, 1.17 in his last three starts; seven of his last ten went under.

Odorizzi is making first start since June 5 (oblique); he is 1-3, 3.15 in his last five starts- eight of his last nine stayed under.

Astros lost eight of last ten games with Tampa Bay; nine of last eleven went under total. Houston lost six of last seven games; last four stayed under- they are 9-21 in last 30 road games. Rays lost 10 of last 12 games (over 9-2-1).

A's @ Indians
Bassitt is 0-2, 2.53 in his first two Oakland starts, losing both games 2-1.

Carrasco is 1-3, 5.96 in his last four home starts; five of his six starts overall went over the total.

Oakland lost four of its last five games; seven of last ten stayed under total- they won five of last eight games with Indians- foru of last five series games went over. Cleveland won nine of last 12 games; six of their last eight stayed under the total.

Bronx @ Red Sox
Nova is 1-2, 3.18 in his three starts (over 1-1-1).

Rodriguez is 1-0, 1.64 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.

Bronx won last five games with Boston; six of last nine series games went over total. Bombers won six of last eight games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11. Red Sox won eight of last 11 games; four of their last seven went over.

Blue Jays @ Royals
Doubront allowed one run in 6.2 IP (94 PT) in his first '15 start.

Volquez is 4-0, 3.67 in his last six starts (over 5-0-1).

Toronto lost nine of last 12 games; six of their last ten went over total. Jays are 3-6 in last nine games with KC; under is 7-4 in last 11. Royals won seven of last eight games; with four of last five going over the total.

Tigers @ Twins
Ryan is 0-2, 6.08 in his five MLB starts; last three went over.

Gibson is 3-0, 1.74 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Twins won five of last seven games; under is 6-2-2 in their last ten games; they lost nine of last 12 games with Detroit (under 7-5). Tigers won five of last eight games, but blew 6-1 lead in 9th inning last night; 19 of their last 20 games went over.

Angels @ Mariners
Heaney is 2-0, 1.77 in his first three starts; (under 2-1).

Seattle lost all four Iwakuma starts (0-1, 7.59); all four went over.

Angels won nine of last 11 games; five of their last six went over. Angels also won six of last nine games with Seattle- four of last five series games stayed under total. Mariners are 0-4 in game following their last four wins; five of their last seven games overall went over.

Interleague
White Sox @ Cubs
Quintana is 2-2, 2.70 in his last six starts; six of his last eight stayed under.

Lester is 0-2, 2.30 in his last five starts; his last six starts stayed under.

White Sox won four of last five games with the Cubs; over is 4-3-1 in last eight series games. Pale Hose won eight of last ten games; six of their last eight stayed under. Cubs won seven of last 11, three of last four went over.

Nationals @ Orioles
Zimmerman is 2-0, 0.40 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under the total. .

Gonzalez is 2-2, 4.78 in his last five starts; last three all went over.

Washington lost eight of last ten games with Baltimore; over is 5-4 in last nine series games. Nationals lost four of last five road games; seven of their last eight games overall stayed under. Orioles lost six of last eight games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine.

Padres @ Rangers
Shields is 0-1, 1.98 in his last two starts; San Diego lost his last six starts-- over is 7-3 in his last ten outings.

Lewis is 1-1, 10.13 in his last three starts; over is 11-2 in his last 13 starts.

San Diego lost six of last eight games with Texas; five of last six stayed under the total. Padres lost last six games, scoring ten runs; in last seven games, under is 6-0-1. Rangers lost five of last six games, outscored 48-17.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
StL-Pitt-- Lackey 10-7; Burnett 10-7
Cin-Mia-- Iglesias 2-2; Conley 0-0
Az-NY-- Corbin 1-0; Harvey 9-7
Atl-Colo-- Wisler 3-1; de la Rosa 8-5
Mil-LA-- Jungmann 4-2; Beachy 0-0
Phil-SF-- Buchanan 0-5; Vogelsong 8-7

Hst-TB-- Keuchel 14-4; Odorizzi 6-6
A's-Clev-- Bassitt 0-2; Carrasco 10-7
NY-Bos-- Nova 1-2; Rodriguez 5-3
Tor-KC-- Buehrle 10-7; Young 8-4
Det-Min-- Simon 9-7; Hughes 9-8
LAA-Sea-- Wilson 9-8; Iwakuma 0-4

Chi-Chi-- Sale 10-6; Lester 9-8
Wsh-Balt-- Zimmerman 10-7; Gonzalez 9-6
SD-Tex-- Shields 9-9; Lewis 8-9

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
StL-Pitt-- Lackey 3-17Burnett 4-17
Cin-Mia-- Iglesias 1-4; Conley 0-0
Az-NY-- Corbin 0-1; Harvey 4-16
Atl-Colo-- Wisler 2-4; de la Rosa 4-13
Mil-LA-- Jungmann 0-6; Beachy 0-0
Phil-SF-- Buchanan 2-5; Vogelsong 2-15

Hst-TB-- Keuchel 3-18; Odorizzi 3-12
A's-Clev-- Bassitt 0-2; Carrasco 8-17
NY-Bos-- Nova 1-3; Rodriguez 0-8
Tor-KC-- Buehrle 7-17; Young 1-12
Det-Min-- Simon 3-16; Hughes 4-17
LAA-Sea-- Wilson 4-17; Iwakuma 2-4

Chi-Chi-- Sale 5-16; Lester 6-17
Wsh-Balt-- Zimmerman 6-17; Gonzalez 3-15
SD-Tex-- Shields 4-18; Lewis 4-17

Umpires
Az-NY-- Under is 9-5-1 in last fifteen Hirschbeck games.
Atl-Colo-- Over is 11-4 in last fifteen Emmel games.
Cin-Mia-- Underdogs won three of last five Barksdale games.
StL-Pitt-- Under is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Carapazza games.
Phil-SF-- Favorites won six of last seven Tichenor games.
Mil-LA-- Underdogs won seven of last nine West games.

Tor-KC-- Four of last five Kulpa games stayed under total.
Det-Min-- Seven of last ten Foster games stayed under.
Hst-TB-- Six of last seven Gibson games stayed under.
A's-Clev-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Porter games.
NY-Bos-- Home side won five of last six Conroy games.
LA-Sea-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Eddings games.

Chi-Chi-- Underdogs are 6-5 in last eleven Marquez games.
Wsh-Balt-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Nauert games.
SD-Tex-- Under is 8-1-2 in last eleven Schrieber games.

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MLB

Saturday, July 11

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2:10 PM
TORONTO vs. KANSAS CITY
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto

4:05 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Detroit's last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 20 of Detroit's last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing at home against Detroit
Minnesota is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Detroit

4:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

4:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Houston

4:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. COLORADO
Atlanta is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Colorado
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing Atlanta

4:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

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

6:35 PM
OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland

7:15 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees

7:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 9 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Washington is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games at home

7:15 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Pittsburgh's last 25 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

9:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. TEXAS
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home

10:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Philadelphia is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Francisco is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games

10:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Milwaukee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
LA Dodgers are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

10:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 13 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home


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MLB

Saturday, July 11


Not shockingly, Sale has been an under machine

In Chris Sale's past 11 starts the Chicago White Sox are 1-9-1 over/under.

In those 11 starts, dating back to May 12, he has allowed a combined 17 earned runs which is a mere 1.5 runs per game. And in only two of those games has the team facing Sale tallied more than two runs in the game.

Sale will take to the mound when the White Sox take on the rival Chicago Cubs Saturday.

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MLB

Saturday, July 11


Pitcher change announced - Adam Conley, Miami

Miami vs. Cincinnati on July 11 at 4:10 PM. Previous Starter: Mat Latos.


Buchholz departs with elbow tightness

BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox ace Clay Buchholz left Friday night's start against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning with tightness in his right elbow.

The right-hander, who had an 0.87 ERA during a four-game winning streak he brought into the game, was pitching to former teammate Stephen Drew with one out in the inning. Catcher Sandy Leon went out to the mound after the second pitch to Drew and the meeting appeared to be to go over signs. It wasn't.

While Leon was on the mound, first baseman Mike Napoli came in and that started a parade from the dugout. Then Buchholz, who has a history of suffering injuries when he was pitching well, left the game.

Left-hander Robbie Ross Jr. replaced Buchholz, who left trailing 1-0.



MLB roundup: Twins win after trailing 6-1 in ninth

MINNEAPOLIS -- Brian Dozier's three-run, walk-off homer with one out in the ninth capped a seven-run inning as the Minnesota Twins erased a five-run deficit in an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night at Target Field.

Minnesota struggled to do much of anything against Tigers starter Justin Verlander for eight innings but rallied from 6-1 down in the ninth for the win. For Dozier, it was his third homer of the week and second walk-off blast in three days.

Tigers closer Joakim Soria, working on his third consecutive day, took the loss, allowing four runs, two hits, a walk and a hit batter.

The ninth-inning rally started with a single by Joe Mauer and was followed by a double into the left-field corner by Miguel Sano. Eddie Rosario's RBI single two batters later forced Tigers manager Brad Ausmus to go to his closer.

Soria lost Aaron Hicks, walking him after getting ahead 0-2 in the count. With the bases loaded, Soria hit Kurt Suzuki with a pitch. Danny Santana, the No. 9 batter, slapped a single to center, scoring two and setting up Dozier's three-run blast on the first pitch.

Pirates 5, Cardinals 2

PITTSBURGH -- Gerrit Cole pitched seven innings to become the first 13-game winner in the major leagues and the first Pirates pitcher to have that many wins before the All-Star break since 1971 as Pittsburgh beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Friday night.

Cole (13-3) allowed two runs -- both on third baseman Matt Carpenter's third-inning homer -- and six hits while striking out three and walking two. The right-hander became just the second Pirates pitcher to win 13 games before the All-Star break, joining Dock Ellis, who had 14 in 1971.

Neil Walker had three hits, including a two-run homer in the fourth, his seventh home run of the season that extended the Pirates' lead to 5-2.

Closer Mark Melancon pitched a scoreless ninth for his National League-leading 29th save in 30 opportunities.

The Pirates won for the sixth time in seven games and drew within 4 1/2 games of the Cardinals in the National League Central in the second game of a four-game series between the teams with the best records in the major leagues.

Yankees 5, Red Sox 1

BOSTON -- New York took advantage of some huge breaks in a three-run fourth inning and went on to defeat Boston.

Ahead 1-0 on a mammoth home run by Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees had second and third and one out in the fourth when Boston ace Clay Buchholz left the game with tightness in his right elbow. The Red Sox were then guilty of three straight infield miscues, two of them by first baseman Mike Napoli, and Rodriguez capped the rally with a bases-loaded walk.

The win was the third in a row for the first-place Yankees, while the last-place Red Sox saw a four-game winning streak stopped and fell back to 6 1/2 games out in the AL East.

Marlins 1, Reds 0

MIAMI -- Right-hander Mike Leake pitched eight scoreless innings and right fielder Jay Bruce slugged a solo home run, leading Cincinnati to a shutout win over Miami at Marlins Park.

All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman pitched the ninth inning for his 18th save of the season. Chapman reached 103 mph with his fastball, striking out the side.

Leake (6-5), who beat the Marlins 5-0 on June 19 and had a 4-1 record and a 1.65 ERA in five career starts against the franchise entering Friday, was at his best yet again.

Rays 3, Astros 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Erasmo Ramirez has quietly become a reliable winner in the Rays' rotation, and Friday was no different, as he held Houston to one run in six innings on the way to a win for Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay (44-45) came home from a 1-6 road trip, having dropped 15 of 18 overall, but got back on track with strong pitching. That started with Ramirez -- the Rays are 7-1 in his last eight starts -- and finished with the bullpen throwing three innings of scoreless one-hit relief.

Ramirez (8-3) held the Astros to one run on four hits in six innings, his ninth start this season allowing one run or less, one short of the major-league lead. The Rays scored two runs on RBI groundouts in the sixth to take the lead, adding a run in the seventh on a solo home run by Brandon Guyer.

Indians 5, A's 1

CLEVELAND -- Danny Salazar came within one out of his second career complete game, and Cleveland broke a 1-1 tie with a four-run rally with two outs in the sixth inning as the Indians extended their winning streak to four games with a victory over Oakland at Progressive Field.

The right-hander Salazar (8-4) gave up one unearned run on five hits. He struck out eight and walked one. He was removed from the game with two outs in the ninth inning after giving up a single to Ben Zobrist and hitting Billy Butler.

Cody Allen relieved Salazar and retired Ike Davis on an infield popup to pick up his 19th save.

Mets 4, Diamondbacks 2

NEW YORK -- Rookie right-hander Noah Syndergaard struck out a career-high 13 in eight dominant innings and New York provided him the support he needed by scoring all their runs in the first inning in a win over Arizona at Citi Field.

With their fifth victory in seven games, the Mets ensured they would reach the All-Star break with a winning record. The Diamondbacks, who lost for just the second time in seven games, were trying to move ablve .500 for the first time since April 22.

Syndergaard (4-4) allowed one run and four hits and walked two. He has given up one run or less in four of his last five starts, a stretch in which he has a 1.97 ERA and has struck out 38 batters in 32 innings.

Angels 7, Mariners 3

SEATTLE -- Mike Trout and C.J. Cron both hit two home runs and Los Angeles starter Hector Santiago cooled off Seattle's bats.

Trout went 3-for-5 while driving in four runs, hitting his 25th and 26th homers of the season in the process. Cron has five homers, four of which came in the eight games played since his June 28 recall.

Santiago (6-4) held the Mariners to one run and eight hits in seven innings. Seattle produced three hits and a run in the first inning but never had a runner get past second base in his final six innings.

Dodgers 3, Brewers 2

LOS ANGELES -- Joc Pederson drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI double in the seventh inning and Los Angeles rallied past Milwaukee.

Andre Ethier's two-run single in the seventh tied the score at 2 before Pederson followed with the winner. Chin-hui Tsao picked up his first major league win in eight years and Kenley Jansen pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his 15th save in 16 chances.

White Sox 1, Cubs 0

CHICAGO -- Emilio Bonifacio broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, scoring on J.B. Shuck's one-out sacrifice liner as the White Sox beat the Cubs 1-0.

The White Sox took the opener of the three-game interleague city series in front of an announced crowd of 41,530 at Wrigley Field on a sun-kissed afternoon featuring temperatures in the mid-70s.

The victory was the third straight and eighth in 10 games for the White Sox. The Cubs dropped their second in a row.

Orioles 3, Nationals 2

BALTIMORE -- Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning off right-hander Tanner Roark to lift Baltimore to a walk-off victory over Washington.

Schoop lined a homer to left field on a 2-2 pitch from Roark for the first walk-off homer of his young career. The Orioles snapped a three-game losing streak and won for the first time in 2015 when trailing after seven innings.

The Nationals scored twice in the fifth to take a 2-1 lead, which they held until Baltimore tied it in the eighth.

Rangers 4, Padres 3

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Prince Fielder and Adrian Beltre hit back-to-back home runs and Texas made the lead stand up against San Diego.

The Rangers snapped a five-game skid overall and an eight-game losing streak at Globe Life Park. The Padres have lost a season high six straight games.

Texas led 2-0 in the fourth before Fielder hit his 14th homer of the season and Beltre followed with his seventh -- but the first since May 25.

Royals 3, Blue Jays 0

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Eric Hosmer stroked four hits and Danny Duffy combined with three relievers on a six-hit shutout as Kansas City won its sixth straight game.

Hosmer's four-hit game was his first since July 1, 2014, and raised his average to .292. Salvador Perez led off the eighth with his 15th home run, a shot off reliever Ryan Tepera.

Duffy allowed four singles in six innings to pick up the victory. Greg Holland worked the ninth for his 18th save.

Giants 15, Phillies 2

SAN FRANCISCO -- Hunter Pence capped an eight-run explosion against Philadelphia ace Cole Hamels in the fourth inning with a grand slam, powering San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series.

Joe Panik, Matt Duffy and Justin Maxwell banged out four hits apiece, and center fielder Angel Pagan chipped in with three as the Giants set a team record for most hits in game at AT&T Park with 22 against five Phillies pitchers. All-Star left-hander Madison Bumgarner was the beneficiary of the offensive onslaught and contributed to it with two singles and an RBI.

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, July 11


Arizona @ NY Mets

Game 901-902
July 11, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 16.549
NY Mets
(Harvey) 15.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-165
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+145); Under

Atlanta @ Colorado

Game 903-904
July 11, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Wisler) 16.463
Colorado
(DeLaRosa) 15.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-145
10
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+125); Under

Cincinnati @ Miami

Game 905-906
July 11, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Iglesias) 16.427
Miami
(Conley) 12.640
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 4
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+100); Over

St. Louis @ Pittsburgh

Game 907-908
July 11, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lackey) 17.045
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 15.622
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+110); Over

Philadelphia @ San Francisco

Game 909-910
July 11, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Buchanan) 12.946
San Francisco
(Vogelsong) 17.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 4 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-205
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-205); Under

Milwaukee @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
July 11, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jungmnn) 12.933
LA Dodgers
(Beachy) 17.363
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 4 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
N/A

Toronto @ Kansas City

Game 913-914
July 11, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Buehrle) 13.766
Kansas City
(Young) 15.637
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-110); Under

Detroit @ Minnesota

Game 915-916
July 11, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Simon) 14.548
Minnesota
(Hughes) 16.919
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-135); Under

Houston @ Tampa Bay

Game 917-918
July 11, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 15.637
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 17.779
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+105); Under

Oakland @ Cleveland

Game 919-920
July 11, 2015 @ 6:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Bassitt) 16.417
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 15.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-165
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+145); Under

NY Yankees @ Boston

Game 921-922
July 11, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Nova) 18.591
Boston
(Rodriguez) 13.101
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 5 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+125); Under

LA Angels @ Seattle

Game 923-924
July 11, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Wilson) 16.311
Seattle
(Iwakuma) 14.748
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-105); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs

Game 925-926
July 11, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 17.548
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 16.040
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-110
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-110); N/A

Washington @ Baltimore

Game 927-928
July 11, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Zimmrmnn) 16.622
Baltimore
(Gonzalez) 14.930
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A

San Diego @ Texas

Game 929-930
July 11, 2015 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Shields) 16.549
Texas
(Lewis) 15.045
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+100); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 11

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ARIZONA (42 - 43) at NY METS (45 - 42) - 4:10 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 106-141 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 106-141 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-75 (-26.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-30 (-18.2 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.
NY METS are 12-1 (+10.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
NY METS are 30-14 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 35-26 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 20-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 30-14 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 22-6 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 69-49 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 27-13 (+13.0 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.
ARIZONA is 24-19 (+7.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CORBIN is 24-9 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 24-9 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 12-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 11-21 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

PAT CORBIN vs. NY METS since 1997
CORBIN is 0-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.46 and a WHIP of 1.370.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

MATT HARVEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HARVEY is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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ATLANTA (42 - 45) at COLORADO (37 - 49) - 4:10 PM
MATT WISLER (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 61-72 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 27-32 (-12.5 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.
DE LA ROSA is 26-19 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 28-9 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 13-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 14-2 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 19-5 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 26-19 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 55-32 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 31-14 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 78-46 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 103-145 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 205-278 (-80.2 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 103-145 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 76-108 (-28.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MATT WISLER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 8.04 and a WHIP of 1.851.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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CINCINNATI (39 - 45) at MIAMI (36 - 51) - 4:10 PM
RAISEL IGLESIAS (R) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 38-41 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 706-802 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 349-374 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 394-348 (+60.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MIAMI is 36-51 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 27-40 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 18-32 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.1 Units)

RAISEL IGLESIAS vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM CONLEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (56 - 31) at PITTSBURGH (51 - 35) - 7:15 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LACKEY is 57-79 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 236-181 (+37.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 81-47 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 141-104 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in home games in July games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 141-95 (+45.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 81-47 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 98-68 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 67-37 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-17 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 367-372 (+49.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 56-31 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-11 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 56-31 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 36-22 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 47-20 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 36-23 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 27-14 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LACKEY is 21-8 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 15-21 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BURNETT is 175-180 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 142-152 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LACKEY is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BURNETT is 9-7 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 10-10 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-10. (-0.7 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (29 - 60) at SAN FRANCISCO (44 - 43) - 10:05 PM
DAVID BUCHANAN (R) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-60 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-35 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-60 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-48 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-41 (-17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 144-122 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 144-122 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1050-883 (+113.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-61 (+21.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 358-387 (+49.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 398-376 (+48.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-38 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-19 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.2 Units)

DAVID BUCHANAN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BUCHANAN is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
VOGELSONG is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.569.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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MILWAUKEE (37 - 51) at LA DODGERS (50 - 38) - 10:10 PM
TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R) vs. BRANDON BEACHY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

BRANDON BEACHY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BEACHY is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.47 and a WHIP of 0.789.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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TORONTO (44 - 45) at KANSAS CITY (51 - 33) - 2:10 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. CHRIS YOUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-18 (-12.2 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.
KANSAS CITY is 51-33 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 29-15 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 77-56 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 51-33 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 88-64 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-18 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-15 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
YOUNG is 25-16 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 25-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 17-9 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 31-18 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 53-25 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 48-23 (+25.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 97-143 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

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

MARK BUEHRLE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BUEHRLE is 25-12 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 37-15 (+12.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 25-25. (-2.4 units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. TORONTO since 1997
YOUNG is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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DETROIT (44 - 42) at MINNESOTA (47 - 40) - 4:05 PM
ALFREDO SIMON (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 64-65 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 146-220 (-57.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 55-60 (-18.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 47-40 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-16 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-7 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-40 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-10 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
HUGHES is 29-20 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 17-8 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 28-20 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 18-7 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 27-15 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 23-13 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SIMON is 29-20 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 17-6 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 14-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 29-20 (+12.3 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
DETROIT is 8-3 (+4.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SIMON is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.15 and a WHIP of 0.702.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. DETROIT since 1997
HUGHES is 6-8 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 6-9 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-2.0 units)

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HOUSTON (49 - 40) at TAMPA BAY (44 - 45) - 4:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 90-156 (-60.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 26-6 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 49-40 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 32-21 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KEUCHEL is 30-17 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 15-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 19-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 121-130 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 14-26 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 57-70 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 7-18 (-14.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-27 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 58-71 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-77 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.

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

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.778.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.409.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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OAKLAND (39 - 50) at CLEVELAND (42 - 44) - 6:35 PM
CHRIS BASSITT (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 39-50 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 37-48 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 82-77 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 94-83 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-25 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 19-21 (-18.4 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.
CLEVELAND is 114-66 (+32.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 63-23 (+32.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 42-44 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-24 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-44 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-16 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CARRASCO is 7-14 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 7-14 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 3-10 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 6-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 4-12 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

CHRIS BASSITT vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (47 - 39) at BOSTON (41 - 46) - 7:15 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 57-60 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 28-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 41-46 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 607-547 (-79.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 55-70 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-26 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 34-40 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 77-96 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 81-98 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 29-39 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-16 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 9-22 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games 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
NY YANKEES is 5-2 (+3.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. BOSTON since 1997
NOVA is 3-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.524.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.2 units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (47 - 39) at SEATTLE (40 - 47) - 10:10 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WILSON is 7-18 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 4-13 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 2-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 145-106 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 772-749 (+71.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 136-101 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 39-25 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 551-530 (+51.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 80-46 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 34-12 (+15.8 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.
SEATTLE is 40-47 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 3-11 (-9.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 19-26 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 114-129 (-48.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 35-46 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 15-20 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 16-24 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 7-4 (+3.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WILSON is 11-6 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 16-7 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-12. (-3.9 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
IWAKUMA is 6-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.032.
His team's record is 7-3 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (40 - 44) at CHICAGO CUBS (46 - 39) - 4:05 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-61 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 12-0 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-14 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 193-147 (+42.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 371-374 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 108-90 (+29.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1433-1592 (-278.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 768-745 (-165.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-68 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1376-1505 (-253.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 698-700 (-159.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JON LESTER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LESTER is 6-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 8-5 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.5 units)

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WASHINGTON (46 - 39) at BALTIMORE (44 - 42) - 7:15 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 144-112 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 36-21 (+12.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-17 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 53-32 (+15.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 28-16 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 98-68 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 109-82 (+30.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 78-64 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-55 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-22 (+16.2 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.
GONZALEZ is 23-8 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 41-16 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 1-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (39 - 49) at TEXAS (42 - 44) - 9:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 50-79 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 50-79 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 28-39 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-53 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 12-25 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 42-44 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 39-40 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 32-30 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 28-25 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SHIELDS is 20-11 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 30-16 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 17-5 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 49-72 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-26 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-59 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JAMES SHIELDS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SHIELDS is 7-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 0.949.
His team's record is 10-5 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-10. (-5.7 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, July 11


Wind blowing out at Kauffman Saturday

According to weather forecasts, wind will blow out to leftfield at around 13 miles per hour at Kauffman Stadium as the Kansas City Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday afternoon.

Furthermore, temperatures will be in the high-80s under partly cloudy skies.

The Blue Jays are presently -110 and oddsmakers have a total of 8 on the board.


Top Over umpire working this game Saturday

Dana DeMuth, the top Over umpire in the Major Leagues, will be behind the dish in Baltimore as the Orioles host the Washington Nationals Saturday.

DeMuth is tied at the top of our MLB Umpire Over/Under standings with Dale Scott at 11-4 O/U on the season.

Despite his excellent O/U count, the under has cashed in back-to-back ball games and three of the past five when calling balls and strikes.

Jordan Zimmermann and Miguel Gonzalez are probable to start for the Nats and O's respectively. Oddsmakers have a total of 8 on the board.


Under wagers score big once again Friday

After a hot day for Under bets on Thursday, the Under continued to sizzle at the betting window, posting a record of 11-4 in Friday's Major League Baseball slate.

Over the past two days, the Over/Under count in the big leagues is 6-19 with a full docket of action Saturday.

Most notably, the Detroit Tigers, fresh off an insane 19-game Over run, bounced back from an Under on Thursday to register a win for Over bettors. The Tigers had a 6-1 lead in the ninth, but lost 8-6 thanks to a seven-run ninth by the Minnesota Twins.

[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, July 11


Small chance of thunderstorms here Saturday

Weather forecasts call for a 37 percent possibility of thunderstorms in Minnesota as the Detroit Tigers visit the Twins Saturday afternoon.

Alfredo Simon and Phil Hughes are the scheduled starter for the Tigers and Twins respectively.

[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, July 11

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Game of the Day: Yankees at Red Sox
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New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (-127, 9)

Alex Rodriguez isn't heading to the All-Star Game but he aims to continue his fine season when the New York Yankees visit Boston in Saturday's second contest of a three-game series. Rodriguez homered among two hits in the series opener as New York posted a 5-1 victory to maintain its three-game lead in the American League East.

Rodriguez's homer was his 17th of the season and his 55th career smash against Boston. He also drew a bases-loaded walk to raise his RBI count to 49 as he continues a strong comeback season after missing all of 2014. The Red Sox had a four-game winning streak halted in the opener and lost for only the third time in 11 games. Boston left fielder Hanley Ramirez is 1-for-12 with five strikeouts over the past three games after hitting three homers in a four-game stretch.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FOX

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Sox -120 and the total at 9.

INJURY REPORT: Yankees - 3B Chsae Headley (Questionable, calf), RF Carlo Beltran (15-day DL, abdominal). Red Sox - 2B Dustin Pedroia (15-day DL, hamstring), C Blake Swihart (15-day DL, foot).

WEATHER: Temperatures in the low-80s under clear skies. Wind blowing from rightfield to leftfield at around 5 mph.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Ivan Nova (1-2, 2.65 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Eduardo Rodriguez (4-2, 3.69)

Nova has lost back-to-back starts since tossing 6 2/3 shutout innings in his season debut. He lost to Tampa Bay in his last turn on Sunday when he gave up four runs (three earned) and six hits in five innings. Nova is 3-3 with a 5.00 ERA in nine career appearances (eight starts) against Boston and has struggled with outfielder Alejandro De Aza (5-for-7).

Rodriguez has allowed one run or less in six of his eight starts and rocked for a total of 15 in the other two. He struck out a season-best eight in his last outing on Sunday when he gave up one run and six hits in five innings in a no-decision against Houston. Rodriguez is 1-2 with a 7.52 ERA in four home starts.

TRENDS:

* Yankees are 5-0 in the last five meetings.
* Over is 6-2 in Nova's last eight starts vs. Red Sox.
* Yankees are 0-4 in Novas last four starts as an underdog.
* Over is 4-0 in Rodriguez's last four home starts.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-one percent of users are backing the Yankees.


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[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, July 11


De La Rosa futile against the Braves in his career

Colorado Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa has not delivered the goods against the Atlanta Braves in five career games against the NL East club.

De La Rosa has a personal record of 1-1 in five appearances (three starts) and also owns an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.92. The southpaw has allowed 25 hits in just 18.2 innings of work against Braves' hitters.

The Rockies are presently being offered around -156 (Atlanta +144) and books have a total of 10 on the board.


One of the best Under arms on the mound Saturday

Jake Odorizzi of the Tampa Bay Rays takes the bump Saturday and has supplied pretty good incentive to back the Under so far this season.

The Rays' righty has a personal record of 4-5 in 12 starts this season, but the Under has cashed in 10 of his 12 starts. The 25-year-old has a 2.47 ERA and stellar 1.02 WHIP.

There is just an average of five runs being scored in games Odirizzi has started this season and the Under has cashed in eight of his previous nine outings.

Odorizzi is slated to start Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. The total has dropped to 6.5 from the opening number of 7.

[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, July 11


Big difference in Carrasco's home and away starts

Carlos Carrasco of the Cleveland Indians is the probable starter for Saturday's date with the Oakland A's at Progressive Field, but he has not been as good in front of his home fans as he has been on the road.

In nine starts this season, the Venezuelan is 4-5 with a 5.11 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. In eight road starts, Carrasco is 6-2 with a 3.29 ERA and solid 1.01 WHIP.

Carrasco and the Indians will look to chalk up a W as big -181 home favorites. The A's, who are expected to counter with righty Chris Bassitt, are being offered around +166.


Reds RHP Iglesias comes off DL

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated right-hander Raisel Iglesias from the 15-day disabled list Saturday.

Iglesias has been on the disabled list since June 5 with a strained left oblique. He is 1-1 with a 5.11 ERA in six games, including four starts.

Iglesias was expected to make a spot start Saturday against the Miami Marlins in place of right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, who is bothered by lingering tightness in his gluteus. DeSclafani is expected to miss only one turn and rejoin the rotation right after the All-Star break.

The Reds also optioned center fielder Yorman Rodriguez to Triple-A Louisville.


Lackey has been bringing his best lately

St. Louis Cardinals hurler John Lackey has been in excellent form in his previous five outings, going at least seven innings and posting a personal record of 3-1 (Cardinals are 4-1) and a 1.75 ERA.

Lackey is coming off a particularly strong outing his last time out, going seven innings in a 6-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on July 6.

The 36-year-old is probable to start against A.J. Burnett and Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday evening. Books are offering the Red Birds around +109 (Pirates -118) and the total is 6.5.


Wilson strong versus Mariners in two starts this year

Los Angeles Angels starter C.J. Wilson has flexed his muscle against the Seattle Mariners in two starts this season, going 15 innings and surrendering just two earned runs.

The Halos won both meetings with the Under cashing in each instance as well.

The southpaw is slated to get the ball against the club's AL West rival Saturday evening. Books are offering L.A. around -115 with the Mariners, who are expected to start the struggling Hisahi Iwakuma, are in the +106 vicinity.


Twins have won their past five when Hughes starts

Phil Hughes is expected to get the ball for the Twins today, with Minnesota hoping to win their sixth consecutive contest when he is pitching.

In those five starts, Hughes is 3-0 and has only allowed 2.2 runs per game. Maybe even more impressive has been his control, as Hughes has walked just two batters during that span.

The Twins are currently -126 when they host the Detroit Tigers Saturday.


Cardinals place RHP Harris on DL

The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-hander Mitch Harris on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a right groin strain.

The move is retroactive to July 9. Harris is 1-1 with a 3.10 ERA in 19 relief appearances this season.

The team also recalled right-hander Sam Tuivailala and left-hander Nick Greenwood from Triple-A Memphis.

In addition, first baseman Xavier Scruggs was optioned to Memphis following Friday night's game.

Tuivailala, 22, who appeared in three games for the Cardinals earlier this season, has compiled a 3-0 mark with 12 saves and a 1.78 ERA in 30 games at Memphis, striking out 26 in 30 1/3 innings.

Greenwood, 27, was 7-3 with a 5.42 ERA in 22 games (12 starts) at Memphis, but since becoming a regular starter for the Redbirds on May 25, he is 5-2 with a 3.88 ERA in 51 innings.

Scruggs is hitting .262 with seven RBIs in 17 games with the Cardinals this year.


This pitcher has yet to record a win this season

The Philadelphia Phillies need all the pitching help they can get, and it has not come from David Buchanan. In the right-hander's five starts this season, the Phillies are 0-5.

On the season Buchanan is 0-5 with a 8.76 ERA, those starts all came in April before he was demoted to Triple-A.

The Phillies are currently +176 when they visit AT&T Park Saturday.


Under is red-hot following a loss from this team

The over/under has gone an impressive 1-11 in the Atlanta Braves' past 12 games following a loss.

The Braves offense, which has not been lighting the world on fire this year, has only averaged 2.9 runs during those 12 games.

The total is currently 10 when the Braves visit the Colorado Rockies Saturday.


Padres offense non-existent during losing streak

The San Diego Padres have dropped their past six games and their offense has been down right hard to watch. The Friars have managed a meager 1.7 runs per game during their skid.

Total bettors have had some profitable games though, with the over.under going 0-5-1 in the Padres past six.

San Diego is currently +108 when they visit the Texas Rangers Saturday.