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LEADING OFF: All-Star arms, Nola's debut, Who's on first?

July 21, 2015

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues today:


ALL-STAR ARMS

National League All-Stars Gerrit Cole and Michael Wacha are both on the mound in interleague games. Cole (13-3) pitches for Pittsburgh against Kansas City lefty Jason Vargas (5-2), set to come off the disabled list. Wacha (10-3) starts for St. Louis against Chicago White Sox rookie Carlos Rodon (3-2).

FUTURE IS NOW

Prized pitching prospect Aaron Nola makes his major league debut for Philadelphia against Tampa Bay. The 22-year-old righty was selected seventh overall last season out of LSU and will become the first Phillies player since Pat Combs in 1989 to debut in the majors the year after getting drafted. Nola was a combined 10-4 with a 2.39 ERA in 18 starts between Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

ANOTHER PROMOTION

The Cardinals are expected to call up top prospect Steve Piscotty for their interleague series against the White Sox. Drafted 36th overall in 2012, Piscotty has been working to convert from outfield to first base. He was batting .272 with 11 homers and 41 RBIs at Triple-A Memphis.

PUT ME IN, COACH

Help could be on the way for Atlanta's sagging offense. First baseman Freddie Freeman, out since June 18 with a bruised right wrist, might begin a rehab stint as early as today. Freeman was upbeat after playing catch and taking swings before Monday night's game against the Dodgers. ''He's trying to talk me into putting him into the lineup tonight,'' Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said.

TOP OF THE EAST

NL Rookie of the Year Jacob deGrom (9-6, 2.14 ERA) makes his first appearance since his terrific All-Star outing - three strikeouts on 10 pitches. He'll try to lead the second-place New York Mets past the NL East-leading Nationals, a team he's never beaten. In three career starts against Washington, deGrom is 0-2 with a 4.15 ERA. The Nationals plan to call up right-hander Joe Ross (2-1, 2.66) for his fourth start in the majors.

WHO'S ON FIRST?

Playing in a National League park has left Texas without a designated hitter against Colorado. Prince Fielder, who has spent most of the year at DH, started at first base Monday over Mitch Moreland, but manager Jeff Banister said he'll give both players a rest during the three-game series. ''Prince playing in the All-Star Game and going through the home run contest, he does need a day somewhere also,'' Banister said.

THE TODDFATHER IS BACK

Todd Frazier tries to build upon his first hit since winning the All-Star Game's Home Run Derby at Great American Ball Park. The Reds' third baseman went 0 for 3 in the All-Star Game, and then was 0 for 10 during a weekend series against the Indians. He broke out with a homer in the first inning Monday off Cubs pitcher Clayton Richard. Frazier hasn't homered in back-to-back games since June 16-17.

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Baseball Capsules

July 21, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) Clint Robinson's two-run double to deep center was the biggest blow as the Nationals jumped on Mets starter Matt Harvey for five runs in the first three innings Monday night, and NL East-leading Washington beat second-place New York 7-2.

A day after leaving 25 men on base and going 1 for 26 with runners in scoring position in an 18-inning victory at St. Louis, the Mets' troubled offense left 10 men on and went 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

Indeed, it was Harvey (8-7) who drove in both of New York's runs with a bases-loaded single in the fourth off Gio Gonzalez (7-4). Harvey went seven innings, and was charged with five runs - four earned - and five hits.

Gonzalez allowed two runs and six hits in six innings. Ian Desmond tacked on a two-run homer off Mets reliever Alex Torres in the eighth.

ANGELS 11, RED SOX 1, 1ST GAME

ANGELS 7, RED SOX 3, 2ND GAME

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Albert Pujols hit three homers while the Angels swept a doubleheader from the Boston Red Sox, connecting twice and seizing the major league lead from Mike Trout during Los Angeles' victory in the nightcap.

Trout also homered and rookie Andrew Heaney pitched seven strong innings in the second game of the Angels' first home doubleheader since 2003. Pujols, Kole Calhoun and David Freese homered during an 11-1 win in the first game. Pujols homered in both games of a doubleheader for the first time in his career. He caught and passed Mike Schmidt for 15th place in baseball history, hitting his 549th career homer in the seventh.

Heaney (4-0) won his fourth straight decision in his first month with the Angels, yielding five hits without a walk. Knuckleballer Steven Wright (3-3) took the loss.

All-Star Hector Santiago (7-4) matched his career high with 10 strikeouts in the opener. Eduardo Rodriguez (5-3) took the loss.

REDS 5, CUBS 4

CINCINNATI (AP) - Todd Frazier connected for the first time since he won the All-Star Home Run Derby, and Jay Bruce hit a key two-run shot in the sixth inning, powering the Cincinnati Reds past the Chicago Cubs.

The Reds hit three homers in all, including Marlon Byrd's solo shot, and beat the Cubs at Great American Ball Park for the first time this season. Bruce's drive off Justin Grimm (1-3) put Cincinnati up 5-4 with two outs in the sixth.

Ryan Mattheus (1-1) pitched a hitless inning in relief of Michael Lorenzen. Aroldis Chapman pitched the ninth - a day after he threw a career-high 44 pitches - and retired the side on 13 pitches for his 19th save.

TIGERS 5, MARINERS 4

DETROIT (AP) - Ian Kinsler homered twice, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners.

Kinsler, who came in with three homer this season, hit one off Seattle starter J.A. Happ in the first, and then drove a fastball from Mark Lowe over the Tigers' bullpen with two out in the eighth. It was his first multi-homer game since Sept. 7, 2011.

Lowe (0-1) hadn't allowed an earned run in his last 12 outings, dating to June 14, but Jose Iglesias doubled with one out, took third on a grounder and scored on Kinsler's homer.

Al Alburquerque (1-0) picked up his first decision in 60 outings, pitching a scoreless eighth inning. Joakim Soria got three outs for his 21st save.

PHILLIES 5, RAYS 3

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cesar Hernandez doubled, tripled and drove in two runs, and David Buchanan earned his first win in almost a year, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Maikel Franco had a pair of hits with an RBI and Jeff Francoeur contributed two hits for the Phillies, who have won four straight after setting the franchise record with 62 losses before the All-Star break.

Buchanan (1-5) snapped his winless skid at 15 starts by allowing three runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Logan Forsythe doubled and had two RBIs for the Rays, who have lost 10 of their last 12 road games. Matt Moore (1-1) gave up four runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings in his third start since coming back from Tommy John surgery.

BRAVES 7, DODGERS 5

ATLANTA (AP) - Nick Markakis hit his first homer of 2015 and scored the go-ahead run on Juan Uribe's fifth-inning single, leading the Atlanta Braves past former teammate Brandon Beachy and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Markakis hit a two-run homer to center field off Beachy in the first inning. It was his first homer since Sept. 25, 2014, for the Orioles at the Yankees. Braves rookie Matt Wisler (4-1) allowed four runs and eight hits in six innings.

Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run shot and Howie Kendrick doubled in two runs for the Dodgers in the fifth. Beachy, making his second start for the Dodgers following his second Tommy John surgery, allowed four runs and five hits in four innings. Adam Liberatore (2-2) took the loss in relief.

PIRATES 10, ROYALS 7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Travis Ishikawa had three extra-base hits and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates outslugged the Kansas City Royals.

Ishikawa, who was 1 for 13 with one RBI in nine games since the Pirates claimed him on waivers July 5, hit a two-run double in a four-run second. He homered in the fifth with Jung Ho Kang aboard.

A.J. Burnett (8-3) won despite giving up a season-high five earned runs and 11 hits - including two homers - in his initial start since his first career trip to the All-Star Game. Mark Melancon worked the ninth for his 30th save, including a franchise-record 28 straight.

Mike Moustakas and Kendrys Morales homered for the Royals. Yordano Ventura (4-7) was pulled in the fifth after giving up six runs and 11 hits and a walk.

ROCKIES 8, RANGERS 7

DENVER (AP) - Ben Paulsen hit a tiebreaking single with one out in the bottom of the ninth, and the Colorado Rockies recovered from blowing a seven-run lead to beat the Texas Rangers.

Troy Tulowitzki homered and Nolan Arenado had two RBIs for Colorado, which has won a season-best five in a row at home.

Prince Fielder had two hits and three RBIs and Adrian Beltre had three hits for the Rangers, who have lost 10 of 12. Beltre's second double of the night tied it at 7 in the ninth against closer John Axford (2-2), but the Rockies rallied in the bottom of the inning against Tanner Scheppers (3-1).

DIAMONDBACKS 3, MARLINS 1

PHOENIX (AP) - Rubby De La Rosa went seven innings for his first win in five starts, David Peralta singled in two runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a six-game losing streak by sending the Marlins to their fourth loss in a row.

De La Rosa (7-5) allowed a run on five hits, overcame a season-high five walks and got his second RBI of the season by hitting into a bases-loaded fielder's choice. Peralta's two-out, bases-loaded single off David Phelps (4-6) in the third provided the only runs needed by the Diamondbacks.

Derek Dietrich homered for the Marlins.

PADRES 4, GIANTS 2

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer to help the San Diego Padres beat the World Series champion San Francisco Giants and extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.

Kemp's 409-foot drive off 40-year-old Tim Hudson (5-8) into the sandy play area beyond the right-center fence in the third inning was his fourth homer in seven games and 10th overall.

Ian Kennedy (5-9) pitched six strong innings to snap a four-start losing streak and end the Giants' six-game winning streak. Craig Kimbrel threw a perfect ninth on four pitches for his 26th save.

Gregor Blanco homered for the Giants. Hudson (5-8) came off the disabled list to make the start. He allowed three runs and five hits in four-plus innings.

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MLB

Tuesday, July 21

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Greinke still untouchable
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Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for the mid-week major-league schedule:

Greinke Still Untouchable

Zack Greinke tossed eight scoreless innings, striking out 11 in a win opposite Mad Max Scherzer in the nation's capital on Sunday, and his scoreless streak now sits at 43 2/3 innings. It's fair to say that he's currently the favorite to win the Cy Young Award in the National League. His miniscule 1.30 ERA isn't just the best in the majors, but he's the only pitcher with an ERA under 2.00.

Home Cookin' At Turner Field

The Atlanta Braves are a solid 24-19 at home, and they'll host the Dodgers in a three game set at Turner Field. The Dodgers have a losing record on the road this year, yet they are heavily favored in both of the first two games of this series. That might change in the series finale on Wednesday, with Julio Teheran looking to remain perfect at home this season. Teheran is 5-0 with a 2.18 ERA in nine starts at home, and the Braves have won seven of those games.

Road Warriors

The San Francisco Giants will play a three game series at PETCO this week, and over bettors should take notice. The Giants lead the major league batting .278 on the road this year, and in case you haven't already heard, San Diego is becoming a hitter's paradise. According to ESPN Park Factors, PETCO ranks 5th behind Coors Field, Great American Ballpark, Camden Yards and Yankee Stadium. You don't often see totals of 6.5 in any of those parks, but low totals are still the norm in San Diego.

Pitching Notes

*Jorge De La Rosa has quietly been returning to form for Colorado. He got off to a slow start, but he's pitched well in his last 10 starts, and the Rockies have won eight of those 10 games. He's been one of the best home pitchers in baseball over the last three seasons, going 20-3 with a 2.98 ERA at Coors Field since 2012. His next start comes at home against Texas on Wednesday.

*Mark Buehrle remains one of the most dependable pitchers in the game, and he closed out a stellar first half in style with a win over the Royals in Kansas City. He's coming off eight straight quality starts, and he'll go for his 11th win on the road at Oakland Tuesday.

Hitting Notes

*J.D. Martinez is swinging a hot bat in the month of July, batting .333 with six home runs and a dozen RBIs. The Tigers are playing a home series versus Seattle this week, and that's good news for Martinez who is hitting .311 at home so far this season.

*Paul Goldschmidt leads the National League with 72 RBIs, and he's batting a major league best .340. The D'backs slugger will likely remain hot at home in this series versus Miami, as he's hitting .346 at Chase Field.

Totals Streak

The Blue Jays are popular with bettors as they have been by far the highest scoring team in the major league's this season. Despite all the home runs and all the impressive offensive numbers, they have actually been trending toward the under. Toronto has seen the total fall short of the number at a rate of 7-2-1 in their last 10 overall, and they have played eight straight unders against Oakland.

Injury Notes

*The Pirates have placed SS Jordy Mercer on the DL with a sprained MCL, and he's expected to miss at least six weeks. It's a big blow for the Pirates who are already missing Josh Harrison who is recovering from surgery to repair his left thumb.

*Justin Upton left Sunday's game in the 5th inning due to back tightness, and is considered day to day.

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MLB

Tuesday, July 21

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Game of the Day: Cardinals at White Sox
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St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago White Sox (+120, 8)

After enjoying a day off following an 18-inning marathon, the St. Louis Cardinals look to return to their winning ways when they open an abbreviated two-game interleague series at the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Kolten Wong belted a solo homer to lead off the 13th frame, but St. Louis failed to come up with other big hits in a 3-1 setback to the New York Mets on Sunday.

All-Star shortstop Jhonny Peralta is 12-for-28 with two homers in his last six games, but the majors-best Cardinals have only a 2-4 mark to show for it. Michael Wacha will get the nod on Tuesday after originally-scheduled starter Carlos Martinez was pressed into duty in the marathon loss to the Mets. "We're going to play on Tuesday," manager Robin Ventura said after Chicago found itself in the basement of the American League Central with four losses in its last five contests. "I know everybody wants to talk about (selling at the trade deadline), but we're going to play as hard as we can against St. Louis."

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (Chicago), WPWR (Chicago)

LINE HISTORY: As of this writing, oddsmakers had not moved off their opening number of White Sox +120.

INJURY REPORT: St. Louis - J. Heyward (questionable), J. Garcia (15-day DL), M. Haris (15-day DL), M. Harris (15-day DL), M. Belisle (15-day DL), J. Jay (15-day DL), J. Walden (60-day DL), A. Wainwright (60-day DL), M. Adams (60-day DL). Chicago - N. Jones (60-day DL).

WEATHER WATCH: It's expected to be a clear day in the Chicago area with temperatures of 77 degrees Fahrenheit at game time.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Michael Wacha (10-3, 2.93 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (3-2, 3.80)

Wacha walked away with his second straight no-decision on July 8 despite allowing a season high-tying five runs in six innings of St. Louis' 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 24-year-old also yielded five runs in a setback to Philadelphia on June 21, but followed that up with two strong outings. Wacha has yet to face the White Sox in his career.

Rodon worked his way out of trouble despite matching a season high with six walks in as many scoreless innings en route to a no-decision versus the Cubs on July 10. The 22-year-old only allowed two hits in the outing, but remained winless in his last three starts. Rodon has pitched well at home during his rookie season, posting a 3-1 mark with a 2.87 ERA heading into his first career start versus St. Louis.

TRENDS:

*Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games.
*Under is 6-1-1 in White Sox last 8 overall.
*Cardinals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
*Cardinals are 9-2 in Wachas last 11 road starts.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-nine percent of users are currently on the Cards.

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MLB

Tuesday, July 21


Royals activate RHP Medlen

The Kansas City Royals activated right-hander Kris Medlen from the disabled list Monday and sent right-hander Yohan Pino to Triple-A Omaha.


Nationals face one star pitcher after another

WASHINGTON -- The short-handed Washington Nationals offense is catching no breaks.

Without several top hitters, the Nationals will have to face New York Mets All-Star right-hander Jacob deGrom on Tuesday in the second game of a three-game series.

In the previous three games, the Nationals faced Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke of the Dodgers and Matt Harvey of the Mets.

The three combined to allow four earned runs in 23 innings against Washington, which has regulars Anthony Rendon, Jayson Werth, Ryan Zimmerman and Denard Span on the disabled list. The Nationals did manage to beat Harvey and the Mets 7-2 Monday.


Giants' Lincecum has hip problems

SAN DIEGO -- It's clear Tim Lincecum's arm is not what it once was.

That goes for his hips, too.

Lincecum, who is on the disabled list with a bruised right forearm, returned on Monday from Tennessee where he saw a hip specialist.

"HIs arm is fine, but there was stuff going on in there (with his hips),'' manager Bruce Bochy said.

The MRI, according to Bochy, showed degenerative issues with the hips. "Which is normal for athletes,'' Bochy said.

Lincecum is 7-4 with a 4.13 ERA over 15 starts.

"He's going to rest for five days or so and then he will resume throwing,'' Bochy said.


Nola to make debut for Phillies on Tuesday

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Phillies, owners of the major leagues' worst record, created some buzz by announcing last week that right-hander Aaron Nola, their No. 1 draft pick in June 2014, would make his debut with a start against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

Nola arrived in Philadelphia on Monday, and while he said he's "just ready to get things started around here," sounded nothing like a savior.

"I just want to be the best that I can be," he said. "I want to go out there and give it everything I have and every time I step in between the lines, try to keep the team in the game and give them the best chance to win."

Nola was 7-3 with a 1.88 ERA in 12 starts at Reading this season, and 3-1 with a 3.58 ERA in six starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.


Dodgers place C Ellis on DL, recall C Barnes

The Los Angeles Dodgers, already without catcher Yasmani Grandal, placed catcher A.J. Ellis on the 15-day disabled list Monday with inflammation in his right knee.

The Dodgers recalled catcher Austin Barnes from Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he started Monday night.

Ellis felt tightness in the knee on the team plane Sunday night. An MRI on Monday showed no structural damage, but manager Don Mattingly said Ellis can't crouch into position.

"No real structural damage, just knee inflammation," Mattingly said. "(He) actually did pretty good today. I know he was trying to stay off that (DL).

"He was able to hit and throw -- pretty much do everything but get into the deep crouch. And that's really the one thing we've got to be able to do."

Grandal was hit in the mask by a pitch Sunday. X-rays of his jaw were negative, and he is expected to return Wednesday.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, July 21


National League
Mets @ Nationals
Harvey is 2-2, 1.99 in his last five starts; four of those five stayed under.

Gonzalez is 2-0, 0.90 in his last three starts; three of his last four home starts stayed under the total.

Mets are 4-6 in last ten games with Washington; six of last eight series games stayed under total. Nats won nine of last 13 home games; 11 of their last 13 home games stayed under. NY is 6-4 in its last 10 road games; 13 of their last 17 road games stayed under.

Cubs @ Reds
Richard allowed two runs in 6.1 IP (91 PT) in his first '15 start.

Lorenzen is 0-2, 3.45 in his last three starts; four of his last five stayed under he total- Reds scored two runs in the three games.

Chicago lost four of last six games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 on road. Reds lost six of their last eight home games. Cubs won six of their last seven games with Cincinnati.

Dodgers @ Braves
Former Brave Beachy allowed three runs in four IP (78 PT) in his first '15 start, his first MLB start since 2013.

Wisler is 2-0, 2.65 in his last three starts; under is 4-0-1 in his last five.

Braves won eight of last 12 home games; 11 of their last 14 games at home stayed under. LA is 14-6 in its last 20 games, 8-2 in last ten on road,. Under is 13-3 in their last 16 road games. Dodgers won eight of last ten games with the Braves; three of last four went over.

Giants @ Padres
Hudson was 2-2, 5.48 in his last four starts before going on DL; three of the four games went over.

Kennedy is 0-4, 7.17 in his last four starts; his last six starts stayed under.

Giants won four of last six games with San Diego; four of last six went under total. SF won last its six games, outscoring foes 43-19; over is 22-8 in their last 30 road games. San Diego lost six of last ten home games; over is 13-5-1 in their last 19 at home.

American League
Mariners @ Tigers
Happ is 1-4, 6.23 in his last six starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. .

Simon is 1-3, 11.41 in his last five starts; his last seven starts went over.

Seattle lost four of last six games; under is 10-2 in Seattle's last 12 road games. Tigers lost five of last six games; over is 23-3 in their last 26 games, 11-1 in their last dozen at home. Mariners are 5-3 in their last eight games vs Detroit.

Red Sox @ Angels
Rodriguez is 2-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over. Wright is 1-2, 4.70 in his last four starts, last of which was June 4.

Santiago is 2-0, 1.00 in his last four starts; under is 8-4 in his last 12. Angels are 4-0 when Heaney starts (3-0, 1.32, over 2-2).

Boston lost seven of last nine games with the Angels; seven of last ten games stayed under total. Red Sox didn't score the last two games. Halos are 16-7 in last 23 home games, with last nine all staying under total.

Interleague
Rays @ Phillies
Moore is 1-0, 7.07 in his three starts (14 IP, over 2-0-1).

Buchanon is 0-5, 7.58 in his six starts (over 3-2-1).

Tampa Bay lost eight of last 11 road games; over is 11-6-1 in their last 18 games overall. Phillies lost four of last five games with Tampa; three of last four went over. Philly won last three games; four of their last six went over.

Pirates @ Royals
Burnett is 1-0, 2.67 in his lst four starts, three of which went over.

Ventura is 1-3, 5.04 in his last five starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Pirates won five of last six games with Kansas City (under 5-1); home side won eight of last nine series games. Pittsburgh lost last three games, allowing 18 runs; four of their last six went over. Royals won eight of last ten games; three of their last four stayed under.

Rangers @ Rockies
Martinez is 0-3, 6.66 in his last four starts; four of his last five went under.

Rusin is 0-1, 4.91 in his last three starts; Rockies are 0-6 in his starts if they score less than 10 runs- over is 2-1 in his home starts.

Texas lost 18 of last 23 games; under is 9-4-1 in last 14 road games. Colorado won last four home games, allowing 11 runs; five of their last seven games overall went under the total. Rockies won three of last four games vs Texas.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
NY-Wsh-- Harvey 10-7; Gonzalez 10-6
Chi-Cin-- Richard 1-0; Lorenzen 5-7
LA-Atl-- Beachy 0-1; Wisler 3-2
Mia-Az-- Phelps 5-9; de la Rosa 9-9
SF-SD-- Hudson 7-8; Kennedy 6-10

Sea-Det-- Happ 7-10; Simon 9-8
Bos-LAA-- Rodriguez 6-3 Wright 1-3; Santiago 10-7 Heaney 4-0

TB-Phil-- Moore 1-2; Buchanon 0-6
Pitt-KC-- Burnett 11-7; Ventura 5-8
Tex-Colo-- Martinez 9-7; Rusin 2-6

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
NY-Wsh-- Harvey 5-17; Gonzalez 2-16
Chi-Cin-- Richard 0-1; Lorenzen 5-12
LA-Atl-- Beachy 0-1; Wisler 3-5
Mia-Az-- Phelps 5-14; de la Rosa 5-18
SF-SD-- Hudson 5-15; Kennedy 6-16

Sea-Det-- Happ 6-17; Simon 3-17
Bos-LAA-- Rodriguez 6-3 Wright 1-4; Santiago 10-7 Heaney 0-4

TB-Phil-- Moore 1-3; Buchanon 2-6
Pitt-KC-- Burnett 4-18; Ventura 4-13
Tex-Colo-- Martinez 3-16; Rusin 3-8

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MLB

Tuesday, July 21

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games
NY Mets are 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing NY Mets

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. PHILADELPHIA
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Tampa Bay is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 22 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:08 PM
SEATTLE vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Detroit's last 13 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cincinnati is 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of LA Dodgers's last 18 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers

8:10 PM
BOSTON vs. HOUSTON
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

8:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing St. Louis

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home

8:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. KANSAS CITY
Pittsburgh is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

8:40 PM
TEXAS vs. COLORADO
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas

9:40 PM
MIAMI vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing at home against Miami

10:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Angels's last 13 games
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games

10:05 PM
TORONTO vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 15 games

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Francisco

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, July 21


NY Mets @ Washington

Game 901-902
July 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 16.667
Washington
(Ross) 15.102
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-125); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
July 21, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 16.812
Cincinnati
(Iglesias) 15.210
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-135); Over

LA Dodgers @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
July 21, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 14.557
Atlanta
(Wood) 15.347
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+120); Under

Miami @ Arizona

Game 907-908
July 21, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Latos) 14.149
Arizona
(Hellcksn) 13.222
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+110); Under

San Francisco @ San Diego

Game 909-910
July 21, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Heston) 15.128
San Diego
(Despaigne) 16.257
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-135
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+115); Under

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 911-912
July 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Chen) 16.963
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 15.457
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+105); Under

Seattle @ Detroit

Game 913-914
July 21, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Walker) 16.453
Detroit
(Greene) 14.873
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-120); Under

Boston @ Houston

Game 915-916
July 21, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Johnson) 14.760
Houston
(Velasquez) 17.460
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-125); Under

Toronto @ Oakland

Game 917-918
July 21, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Buehrle) 17.995
Oakland
(Gravemn) 16.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-110
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-110); Over

Minnesota @ LA Angels

Game 919-920
July 21, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 16.896
LA Angels
(Shoemker) 15.775
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+140); Over

Tampa Bay @ Philadelphia

Game 921-922
July 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Karns) 15.222
Philadelphia
(Nola) 13.219
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-140); Over

Cleveland @ Milwaukee

Game 923-924
July 21, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 15.252
Milwaukee
(Garza) 13.787
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-130); Over

St. Louis @ Chicago White Sox

Game 925-926
July 21, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 16.267
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 17.129
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+125); Over

Pittsburgh @ Kansas City

Game 927-928
July 21, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 14.129
Kansas City
(Vargas) 16.787
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+110); Over

Texas @ Colorado

Game 929-930
July 21, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Harrisn) 13.557
Colorado
(Kendrick) 15.060
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-110
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-110); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, July 21

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NY METS (48 - 45) at WASHINGTON (50 - 41) - 7:05 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. JOE ROSS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 (+1.3 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DEGROM is 0-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

JOE ROSS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 42) at CINCINNATI (41 - 49) - 7:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. RAISEL IGLESIAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1436-1595 (-278.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1379-1508 (-253.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1054-1189 (-216.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 701-703 (-160.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
HAMMEL is 2-10 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 4-17 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-15 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-62 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HAMMEL is 31-26 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 367-389 (-93.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-3 (+3.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.34 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

RAISEL IGLESIAS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (53 - 41) at ATLANTA (44 - 49) - 7:10 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 53-41 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-24 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 53-41 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-18 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ANDERSON is 3-12 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 34-31 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 51-28 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 72-36 (+23.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-26 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 (+0.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WOOD is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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MIAMI (38 - 55) at ARIZONA (43 - 48) - 9:40 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 38-55 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 14-32 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MIAMI is 38-52 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 23-36 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 29-42 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 19-35 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 20-30 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 22-13 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 23-15 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 107-146 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 56-70 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 200-237 (-60.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 107-146 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 41-64 (-22.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-0 (+5.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LATOS is 4-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.596.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (49 - 44) at SAN DIEGO (44 - 49) - 10:10 PM
CHRIS HESTON (R) vs. ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-31 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-39 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 63-44 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 65-50 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-5 (+12.7 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.
SAN FRANCISCO is 149-123 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 73-63 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 149-123 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1053-884 (+115.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-41 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 376-376 (+42.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-17 (+16.3 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
SAN DIEGO is 6-5 (+1.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

CHRIS HESTON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HESTON is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.08 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (46 - 45) at NY YANKEES (50 - 41) - 7:05 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 6-19 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 28-18 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 146-115 (+34.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-63 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 72-49 (+25.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 130-102 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 110-85 (+28.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 79-65 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-57 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 36-24 (+15.3 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.
CHEN is 38-17 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 29-16 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 24-13 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 12-24 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-5 (+0.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CHEN is 4-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.259.
His team's record is 5-7 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.4 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
EOVALDI is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.874.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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SEATTLE (42 - 51) at DETROIT (46 - 46) - 7:05 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. SHANE GREENE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 42-51 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 3-10 (-8.2 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 37-50 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 33-37 (-9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 68-59 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-6 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 69-62 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 69-62 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-30 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 32-38 (-8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 64-62 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. DETROIT since 1997
WALKER is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

SHANE GREENE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (42 - 51) at HOUSTON (51 - 43) - 8:10 PM
BRIAN JOHNSON (L) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 42-51 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-26 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 35-45 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 27-33 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 33-36 (-8.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 19-27 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 51-43 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 51-37 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRIAN JOHNSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (47 - 47) at OAKLAND (43 - 51) - 10:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 20-26 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BUEHRLE is 32-18 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 22-11 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 18-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 18-6 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 43-51 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 20-27 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 41-49 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 84-78 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 7-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 18-24 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

MARK BUEHRLE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BUEHRLE is 8-14 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 9-19 (-11.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-7. (+10.3 units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (50 - 42) at LA ANGELS (52 - 40) - 10:05 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. MATT SHOEMAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 52-40 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 30-11 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 141-102 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-26 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SHOEMAKER is 22-10 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 50-42 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 239-212 (+39.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 50-42 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-21 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-29 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-16 (+14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 155-138 (-67.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

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

KYLE GIBSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GIBSON is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.80 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (47 - 48) at PHILADELPHIA (33 - 62) - 7:05 PM
NATE KARNS (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 124-133 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-40 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 81-88 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 88-100 (-26.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 61-69 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 47-55 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-62 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-62 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-50 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 80-107 (-36.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

NATE KARNS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

AARON NOLA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (44 - 47) at MILWAUKEE (41 - 52) - 8:10 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 44-47 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 40-47 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-25 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 116-69 (+30.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 65-26 (+30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 123-132 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 19-28 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-25 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 19-28 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-43 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-14 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 11-20 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-25 (-23.2 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.
GARZA is 11-22 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARZA is 69-79 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

DANNY SALAZAR vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT GARZA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GARZA is 2-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.419.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-1. (+5.9 units)

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ST LOUIS (58 - 34) at CHI WHITE SOX (42 - 48) - 8:10 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 7-19 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 194-148 (+42.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 77-78 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 58-34 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 58-34 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-24 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 116-66 (+38.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS RODON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (54 - 38) at KANSAS CITY (55 - 36) - 8:10 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 256-490 (-104.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 110-244 (-73.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 55-36 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-17 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-14 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 55-36 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-25 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-20 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-12 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 72-57 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-39 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 239-184 (+37.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 105-112 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 37-19 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 237-183 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 101-70 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 35-18 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLE is 29-11 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 29-11 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 27-10 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 15-2 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

GERRIT COLE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON VARGAS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (43 - 49) at COLORADO (40 - 51) - 8:40 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 9-31 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 16-31 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 10-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
KENDRICK is 83-65 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 27-23 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 6-1 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday this season.
TEXAS is 24-19 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 33-33 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 29-28 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 14-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 106-147 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 208-280 (-79.2 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 9-23 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 106-147 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 63-103 (-37.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

MATT HARRISON vs. COLORADO since 1997
HARRISON is 2-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. TEXAS since 1997
KENDRICK is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

[StarDust Bum]

Mariners struggle with Nelson calling pitches

The Seattle Mariners are just 2-10 in their last 12 ball games when Jeff Nelson is umpiring behind home plate - a spot he'll be when the Mariners visit the Detroit Tigers Tuesday evening.

That drought includes a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels back on June 27 of this season.

Nelson is currently the top homer umpire in Major League Baseball with home teams earning a 15-3 record in the 18 ball games he has worked behind the dish.

Taijuan Walker is expected to start for the Mariners (-125) while the home team turns to Shane Greene (+115).

[StarDust Bum]

Chance of thunderstorms at Great American Ball Park

There is some rough weather in the forecast for Tuesday's meeting at the the Great American Ball Park where the Cincinnati Reds will host the Chicago Cubs.

There is a chance of thunderstorms and a 39 percent chance of rain. There will also be a moderate seven mile per hour wind blowing out to right field.

The Reds, currently +109 home dogs, send right-hander Raisel Iglesias (5.90 ERA, 3-2 O/U) to the mound to take on the Cubs' right-hander Jason Hammel (2.86 ERA, 6-11 O/U). The total currently sits at 8.5 runs.

[StarDust Bum]

Thunderstorms, hitters wind at Yankee Stadium

There are thunderstorms expected for Tuesday's contest between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium Tuesday night.

There will also be a nine mile per hour hitters wind blowing out to the short porch in right field and a 20 percent chance of rain.

Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen (2.78 ERA, 3-13 O/U) gets the start for the Orioles, while Nathan Eovaldi (4.50 ERA, 11-7 O/U) gets the call for the Yankees. New York is currently a -115 favorite with a total of 8.5.

[StarDust Bum]

Tigers could be buyers or sellers

Jul 20, 2015

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers could look a whole lot different by the end of the month. Their success over the next week will likely determine their course of action.

They fell below .500 for the first time since the third game of the 2013 season when they dropped two out of three to Baltimore over the weekend. Their four-game series against Seattle started off in promising fashion on Monday, as Ian Kinsler hit a game-winning, two-run homer in the eighth for a 5-4 victory.

Following the homestand, the Tigers begin a 10-game road trip this weekend in Boston.

There's a lot of catching up to do to get back in the playoff hunt. They entered the week trailing Kansas City by 10 1/2 games in the American League Central and were 4 1/2 games behind in the chase for one of the two wild-card berths.

Winning the series against the equally struggling Mariners is imperative to prevent general manager Dave Dombrowski from going into fire sale mode.

"This time of the year, a couple of wins in a row changes your whole perspective," manager Brad Ausmus said. "You come down to the trading deadline and lose a couple, you're a seller. You win a couple, you're a buyer, especially if you're in the neighborhood of .500."

The Tigers have plenty of prominent players in their walk years, most notably ace David Price and Yoenis Cespedes, who could bring back prospects in a deal. Closer Joakim Soria and catcher Alex Avila could also attract interest if the club waves the white flag.

Ausmus hopes that doesn't come to fruition.

"It's not an uplifting experience when you're trading extremely talented players," he said. "Hopefully, we put some wins together and that doesn't happen. No one wants to be on a team where they're saying, 'Ah, we're going to have to trade away some guys.' You'd much rather be acquiring at the deadline than trading."

If the Tigers can string some wins together, Dombrowski could be motivated to make an aggressive move, as he did last trade deadline when he acquired Price. The team desperately needs another starter or two and another reliable bullpen option.

"I wish I was sitting here telling you that we have such a comfortable lead that we don't even need to buy. But that's not the case," Ausmus said. "We're trying to win and those decisions are made above our heads. But sometimes, the best move is to not do anything."

[StarDust Bum]

Rays' slump takes them below .500

Jul 20, 2015

PHILADELPHIA -- It is never any one thing when a major league team loses 18 of 25 games, as the Tampa Bay Rays have, the latest defeat coming by a 5-3 score Monday night in Philadelphia.

It is usually a combination of things.

On Monday, they managed just six hits, three in the final seven innings. No surprise there, as they have had offensive woes all season. They have scored the third-fewest runs in the majors.

Starter Matt Moore, making his fourth start after missing most of last season following Tommy John surgery, frittered away a 2-0 lead by allowing three runs in the second and another in the Phillies' two-run fifth.

And first baseman James Loney, normally sure-handed, made two errors in the fateful fifth.

So it is that the Rays, 40-30 on June 20, are now 47-48.

"We didn't pitch well and we didn't hit well," manager Kevin Cash said. "We didn't do much to win the game."

Moore was particularly peeved.

"A starting pitcher has to do a better job there (in the second inning)," he said. "We had a 2-0 lead. I wanted to keep them off the board and they got a three-spot."

There is, at least, no sign of panic.

"We've still got 2 1/2 months to go," center fielder Kevin Kiermaier said. "It's time to get a winning streak going and start to feel good about ourselves."

[StarDust Bum]

Padres continue search for a shortstop

Jul 21, 2015

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres' revolving door at shortstop continues two twirl.

The starter at shortstop on Monday as San Diego opened a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants was Alexi Amarista.

That's the same player interim manager Pat Murphy recently said was going to be more of a utility role player.

"You have to play the utility players, too,'' Murphy said.

But Amarista's start came less than 24 hours after Will Middlebrooks committed two errors at shortstop in a game that didn't last five innings before being called for rain. Middlebrooks, usually a third baseman, is being asked to switch positions at the major-league level in midseason.

"That's not easy,'' Murphy said, and Middlebrooks proved that against the Rockies.

But Middlebrooks, an athletic player, also has made some nice plays at short. It was believed he and Clint Barmes would split time for the foreseeable future. That includes a future where the Padres might acquire a shortstop if, as expected, they are active at the trade deadline.

But it wasn't a good look Sunday for a team that claims it can make a playoff run. That's hard to do without a reliable shortstop, and the Padres still seek just that.

"We knew there were going to be days like that and you saw it first-hand,'' Murphy said of Middlebrooks' struggles.

Amarista committed an error on Monday.