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**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:04 PM

LEADING OFF: Induction Day at Hall, Greinke can boost streak

July 26, 2015

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

FAMED FOUR

It's Induction Day at the Hall of Fame, where Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio will be enshrined in Cooperstown, New York. There figures to be a sizable crowd for the ceremony on the big field at the Clark Sports Center as Martinez joins Juan Marichal as the only Dominican Republic natives elected to the Hall.

ZACK'S ZEROS

All-Star ace Zack Greinke starts for the Dodgers, taking his scoreless streak of 43 2-3 innings into Citi Field to face the Mets. He returned from Los Angeles this weekend after being with his wife for the birth of their first child. The longest shutout streak is 59 innings by Orel Hershisher in 1988 for the Dodgers.

STILL GOING

Toronto star Jose Bautista has reached base in 36 straight games against the Mariners, including 33 with a hit in a streak that began in July 2009. He could extend it as the Blue Jays close out their series at Safeco Field.

WAIT AND SEE

All-Star second baseman Jason Kipnis might return to Cleveland's lineup after sitting out a start against the White Sox because of a stiff neck. Indians manager Terry Francona said Kipnis' neck had been bothering him for a couple of days. The leadoff man is batting .324 with six homers, 38 RBIs and 11 steals.

CHECKUP

The Tigers will learn more about Alfredo Simon's condition, a day after he left a win at Fenway Park with what was termed ''a slight groin injury.'' Simon exited in the seventh inning following a pitch. He later said he didn't think he'd miss a start.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:05 PM

Jackson apologies to fans for profanity-laden outburst

July 26, 2015

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) New York Yankees great Reggie Jackson says he's sorry for using profanity in public after a confrontation with an autograph-seeking fan in Cooperstown.

Jackson took to Twitter to express his regret on Sunday, saying ''mad or not'' there was no excuse for his language.

The New York Daily News reports (http://nydn.us/1SHy8Jr ) Jackson got angry with an autograph-seeker at a restaurant Friday night, saying the man had tried to get multiple autographs in the same day.

Cooperstown police say no charges have been filed. The Associated Press could not immediately reach Jackson for comment.

The annual inductions into the Baseball Hall of Fame are taking place in Cooperstown on Sunday. The event brings out a slew of baseball greats.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:07 PM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, July 26

National League
Phillies @ Cubs
Nola lost his MLB debut 1-0, allowing one run in six IP (88 PT).

Hammel is 0-2, 4.24 in his last four starts; seven of his last ten went under.

Philly won seven of last eight games overall and won three of last four games with Chicago; seven of last nine series games stayed under total. Cubs lost three of last four games; seven of their last ten stayed under.

Nationals @ Pirates
Ross is 2-2, 3.04 in his four starts (over 2-2).

Cole is 2-1, 3.10 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over.

Washington won eight of last ten games with Pittsburgh; home side won 11 of last 13 series games- last four went over. Nationals lost five of last eight games; over is 5-0-1 in their last six. Pirates lost six of last nine games.

Dodgers @ Mets
Greinke is 4-0, 0.00 in his last six starts; seven of his last eight stayed under the total- he hasn't allowed a run since June 13.

deGrom is 3-2, 1.94 in his last six starts; six of his last nine went over.

Dodgers won three of last five games at Citi Field; over is 10-2-1 in last 13 series games. LA won three of last four games; under is 15-6-1 in their last 22 road games. Mets lost six of last nine games; over is 5-2-1 in last eight.

Braves @ Cardinals
Wisler is 3-0, 3.52 in his last four starts; five of his six starts stayed under.

Wacha allowed ten runs in 11 IP in his last two starts; four of his last five starts went over the total.

Braves lost five of last six games with St Louis (under 6-3 in last nine). Braves are 3-9 in last 12 games; under is 9-2-1 in their last 12. Cardinals won seven of last eight games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six.

Reds @ Rockies
Lorenzen is 0-2, 5.40 in his last three starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Kendrick is 0-2, 7.56 in his last four starts; the last three stayed under.

Cincinnati lost five of last seven games with Colorado (over 4-2-1); Reds lost seven of last 11 games-- over is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Rockies lost five of last seven games- over is 3-2-1 in their last six.

Brewers @ Diamondbacks
Garza is 1-2, 6.93 in his last four road starts; eight of his last ten starts went over the total.

Hellickson is 1-1, 2.25 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Road team won eight of last 12 Milwaukee-Arizona games; six of last ten went over total. Brewers won five of last eight games- four of last seven went over total. Diamondbacks lost nine of their last 12 games- five of last seven stayed under the total.

Marlins @ Padres
Latos is 2-1, 1.80 in his last three starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Despaigne is 0-2, 6.89 in his last three stats; four of his last six went over.

San Diego won six of last eight games with Miami; home side won ten of last 13 series games- under is 6-3 in last nine. Padres won seven of last ten games; under is 6-3 in its last nine. Miami won three of its last five games; five of its last six stayed under the total.

American League
Tigers @ Red Sox
Greene is 0-5, 12.75 in his last six starts; four of his last five went over.
Rodriguez is 2-2, 6.75 in his last five starts; five of his last seven went over.
Detroit won six of last eight games with Boston; Red Sox lost eight of last nine games- four of their last seven games went over. Tigers lost eight of their last twelve games.

White Sox @ Indians
Rodon is 0-2, 6.75 in his last four starts, three of which went over.

Salazar is 1-1, 2.45 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.

White Sox won last three games with Cleveland; ten of last 12 series games stayed under. Chicago won four of last five road games; under is 7-4-1 in its last 12 games. Indians are 3-7 in last nine games (over 6-1 in last seven).

Orioles @ Rays
Chen is 0-2, 3.38 in his last three starts; his last 12 starts stayed under.

Moore is 1-1, 7.23 in his four starts (over 2-0-2).

Baltimore lost three of last four games with Tampa Bay; eight of last nine in series stayed under total. Orioles lost seven of last ten games. Rays lost four of last six games; under is 8-1-2 in their last eleven.

Astros @ Royals
Keuchel is 4-1, 1.46 in his last five starts; under is 6-4 in his last ten.

Ventura is 1-3, 9.00 in his last four starts; he was sent to minors Tuesday but got re-called when Vargas got hurt. Under is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts. .

Astros won seven of last eight games with Kansas City; Houston won six of last eight games overall, with four of last seven going over total. Royals won five of last eight games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven.

Bronx @ Twins
Eovaldi is 4-0, 2.97 in his last six starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Gibson is 4-1, 3.03 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1).

Bronx won four of last six games with Minnesota; six of last seven series games went over total. Twins lost five of last seven games; under is 5-3-1 in last nine. Bronx won seven of last nine games (under 5-3 in last eight).

Rangers @ Angels
Martinez is 0-3, 9.13 in his last four starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Angels are 5-0 when Heaney starts (4-0, 1.57); his last three went over.

Angels won six of last nine games with Texas; seven of his last ten went over the total. Halos are 20-10 in last 30 home games, 13 of last 16 stayed under the total. Rangers won last four games (over 5-2 in last seven).

Blue Jays @ Mariners
Buehrle is 4-1, 2.50 in his last five starts (over 3-1-1).

Walker is 0-1, 10.57 in his last three starts; all three went over.

Toronto lost four of last six games with Seattle; last three went over. Blue Jays won four of last six games- over is 3-1-1 in their last five. Seattle is 4-6 in its last ten games; four of its last five went over the total.

Interleague
A's @ Giants
Graveman is 0-2, 8.18 in his last two starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Hudson is 1-3, 5.32 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five home outings.

A's lost four of last five games (over 3-2) overall. San Francisco won ten of last eleven games (over 9-2). Oakland lost three of last four games with the Giants.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Phil-Cubs-- Nova 0-1; Hammel 8-10
Wsh-Pitt-- Ross 2-2; Cole 14-5
LA-NY-- Greinke 13-6; deGrom 11-7
Atl-StL-- Wisler 4-2; Wacha 14-4
Cin-Colo-- Lorenzen 6-7; Kendrick 5-14
Mil-Az-- Garza 7-10; Hellickson 8-10
Mia-SD-- Latos 6-9; Despaigne 5-9

Det-Bos-- Greene 6-9; Rodriguez 6-4
Chi-Clev-- Rodon 7-5; Salazar 11-6
Balt-TB-- Chen 10-8; Moore 1-3
Hst-KC-- Keuchel 14-6; Ventura 5-9
NY-Min-- Eovaldi 12-7; Gibson 10-9
Tor-Sea-- Buehrle 12-7; Walker 10-9
Tex-LAA-- Martinez 9-8; Heaney 5-0

A's-SF-- Graveman 8-7; Hudson 7-9

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Phil-Cubs-- Nova 0-1; Hammel 6-18
Wsh-Pitt-- Ross 0-4; Cole 7-19
LA-NY-- Greinke 5-19; deGrom 5-18
Atl-StL-- Wisler 3-6; Wacha 4-18
Cin-Colo-- Lorenzen 6-13; Kendrick 11-19
Mil-Az-- Garza 6-17; Hellickson 6-18
Mia-SD-- Latos 6-15; Despaigne 4-14

Det-Bos-- Greene 5-14; Rodriguez 1-10
Chi-Clev-- Rodon 4-12; Salazar 6-17
Balt-TB-- Chen 5-18; Moore 1-4
Hst-KC-- Keuchel 3-20; Ventura 4-14
NY-Min-- Eovaldi 7-19; Gibson 3-19
Tor-Sea-- Buehrle 10-19; Walker 4-19
Tex-LAA-- Martinez 4-17; Heaney 0-5

A's-SF-- Graveman 4-15; Hudson 5-16

Umpires
Phil-Chi-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Davis games.
Wsh-Pitt-- Home side won seven of last eight Conroy games.
LA-NY-- Over is 8-6 in last fourteen Gonzalez games.
Atl-StL-- Rookie ump Torres' first game behind plate was 5-3 in 11 innings, with 12 walks/21 strikeouts.
Mil-Az-- Under is 10-5 in Ripperger games this year.
Cin-Col-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Wendelstedt games.
Mia-SD-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Bellino games.

Det-Bos-- Underdogs won 10 of last 14 TWelke games.
Tor-Sea-- Underdogs are 10-5 in Fairchild games.
Balt-TB-- Underdogs won seven of last eight Hoye games; six of last seven stayed under the total.
NY-Minn-- Home side is 16-10 in last 26 Woodring games.
Chi-Clev-- Road team won seven of last eight Miller games.
Hst-KC-- Three of last four Guccione games stayed under.
Tex-LA-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Kulpa games.

A's-SF-- Home side won nine of last twelve Danley games.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:07 PM

MLB

Sunday, July 26

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
LA Dodgers are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

1:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
Chi White Sox are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games at home

1:35 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

2:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees

2:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. KANSAS CITY
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home

2:15 PM
ATLANTA vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

2:20 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHI CUBS
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games

3:35 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
LA Angels are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games when playing Texas

4:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Oakland is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

4:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

4:10 PM
MIAMI vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games at home
San Diego is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

4:10 PM
TORONTO vs. SEATTLE
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Seattle's last 10 games at home

4:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee

8:08 PM
DETROIT vs. BOSTON
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:08 PM

MLB

Sunday, July 26

Cards add newly acquired RHP Cishek to roster

The St. Louis Cardinals added newly acquired right-handed reliever Steve Cishek to the team's 25-man active roster prior to Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Braves.

Cishek was acquired Friday in a trade with the Miami Marlins for Double-A right-hander Kyle Barraclough.

Cishek bagged 73 saves in the previous two seasons but fell out of favor with the Marlins after a poor start to 2015 and was demoted all the way to Double-A Jacksonville in June. Recalled later in the month, Cishek gave up just one run in his last 13 appearances for Miami, regaining the movement on his sidearm deliveries.

The team also optioned left-hander Tim Cooney to Triple-A Memphis.

Cooney worked seven innings in the Cardinals' 4-2 win over the Braves on Friday night to help secure his first major league win. Cooney, a rookie, is 1-0 with a 3.16 ERA in his six starts for the Cardinals this season.

Dodgers won't trade Puig

Despite speculation that the Los Angeles Dodgers might trade star outfielder Yasiel Puig for pitching help, the team has told him he will not be dealt, according to several media reports.

The trade stories surfaced amid more reports that there is continuing tension related to the 24-year-old Puig in the Dodgers clubhouse, something that first came to light during the 2013 season.

"(The Dodgers) are not having any conversations about Puig and are not interested in moving him," an unidentified team official said.

Red Sox 2B Pedroia returns to DL

The Boston Red Sox placed second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the 15-day disabled list Saturday after he re-aggravated his right hamstring.

Pedroia missed 16 games before the All-Star break with the same injury he suffered in June. He only played six games since returning July 17.

"He went through an MRI here this morning," Red Sox manager John Farrell said before Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. "While the injury or the strain to the hamstring doesn't show any enlargement, he's aggravated by the symptoms and (we) feel like he needs some shutdown period to get back over this."

Pedroia played the first six games of Boston's recent seven-game road trip, going 1-for-22. He had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and sat out Friday's game with hamstring soreness.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:09 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, July 26

LA Dodgers @ NY Mets

Game 951-952
July 26, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 16.507
NY Mets
(deGrom) 13.554
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-155
6
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-155); Over

Washington @ Pittsburgh

Game 953-954
July 26, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Ross) 13.389
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 15.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-180
7
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-180); Over

Atlanta @ St. Louis

Game 955-956
July 26, 2015 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Wisler) 15.741
St. Louis
(Wacha) 14.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-230
7
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+195); Under

Philadelphia @ Chicago Cubs

Game 957-958
July 26, 2015 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Nola) 16.142
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 15.019
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-230
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+195); N/A

Miami @ San Diego

Game 959-960
July 26, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Latos) 16.454
San Diego
(Despaigne) 14.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Over

Cincinnati @ Colorado

Game 961-962
July 26, 2015 @ 4:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 14.907
Colorado
(Kendrick) 13.066
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
11
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-105); Over

Milwaukee @ Arizona

Game 963-964
July 26, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Garza) 13.209
Arizona
(Hellcksn) 17.457
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-125); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland

Game 965-966
July 26, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 12.714
Cleveland
(Salazar) 17.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-180); Under

Baltimore @ Tampa Bay

Game 967-968
July 26, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Chen) 12.897
Tampa Bay
(Moore) 16.691
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-105); Under

Detroit @ Boston

Game 969-970
July 26, 2015 @ 8:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Greene) 16.233
Boston
(Rodriguez) 15.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+120); Under

NY Yankees @ Minnesota

Game 971-972
July 26, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 17.182
Minnesota
(Gibson) 14.582
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-120); Over

Houston @ Kansas City

Game 973-974
July 26, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 17.083
Kansas City
(Ventura) 14.532
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-125); Over

Texas @ LA Angels

Game 975-976
July 26, 2015 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Martinez) 14.874
LA Angels
(Heaney) 16.267
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-210
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-210); Over

Toronto @ Seattle

Game 977-978
July 26, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Buehrle) 16.614
Seattle
(Walker) 15.193
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-125); Over

Oakland @ San Francisco

Game 979-980
July 26, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Graveman) 16.433
San Francisco
(Hudson) 15.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+130); Under

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:09 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 26

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LA DODGERS (56 - 43) at NY METS (50 - 48) - 1:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
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LA DODGERS are 17-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 73-37 (+23.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 31-9 (+20.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 175-219 (-56.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-3 (+1.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. NY METS since 1997
GREINKE is 3-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 0.970.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.8 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
DEGROM is 0-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (52 - 44) at PITTSBURGH (56 - 41) - 1:35 PM
JOE ROSS (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 241-187 (+35.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 85-48 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-5 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-1 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 85-48 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 70-37 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 371-373 (+52.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
COLE is 29-12 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 29-12 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 61-58 (-31.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-2 (+2.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

JOE ROSS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ROSS is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.955.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

GERRIT COLE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
COLE is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.846.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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ATLANTA (45 - 52) at ST LOUIS (63 - 34) - 2:15 PM
MATT WISLER (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 30-45 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 122-134 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 63-34 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 36-12 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-27 (+23.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-12 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 63-34 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-21 (+27.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 42-21 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
WACHA is 14-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WACHA is 9-1 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
WACHA is 14-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 26-23 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 78-48 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS 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. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

MICHAEL WACHA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (36 - 63) at CHICAGO CUBS (51 - 45) - 2:20 PM
AARON NOLA (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-25 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-28 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-63 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 360-389 (+52.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 400-378 (+51.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1438-1598 (-282.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 769-748 (-170.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-71 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1381-1511 (-257.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1055-1191 (-219.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 703-706 (-163.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 208-181 (-46.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HAMMEL is 10-25 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 1-8 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 3-12 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 5-17 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 (+4.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

AARON NOLA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON HAMMEL vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.00 and a WHIP of 1.814.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

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MIAMI (41 - 57) at SAN DIEGO (46 - 52) - 4:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 41-57 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 17-34 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MIAMI is 20-36 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LATOS is 0-7 (-7.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 64-45 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LATOS is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (43 - 52) at COLORADO (41 - 54) - 4:10 PM
MICHAEL LORENZEN (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 51-79 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 3-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
CINCINNATI is 11-20 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-79 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 54-64 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 16-26 (-14.3 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.
CINCINNATI is 514-581 (+30.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 349-375 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
COLORADO is 107-150 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 209-283 (-82.0 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 107-150 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 79-111 (-28.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 59-92 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 87-109 (-31.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-2 (+1.8 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. COLORADO since 1997
LORENZEN is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KENDRICK is 4-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.101.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (43 - 55) at ARIZONA (45 - 51) - 4:10 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 43-55 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 87-158 (-54.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 59-85 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 43-55 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-46 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 60-73 (-19.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 13-23 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-28 (-24.4 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.
ARIZONA is 24-16 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-8 (+12.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 109-149 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 58-73 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 109-149 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 41-66 (-25.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-2 (+2.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GARZA is 4-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.008.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.5 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HELLICKSON is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (45 - 50) at CLEVELAND (45 - 51) - 1:10 PM
CARLOS RODON (L) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-28 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-59 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 66-30 (+26.7 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.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-20 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 374-375 (+35.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 109-91 (+29.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 45-51 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-29 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-25 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 41-51 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-23 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-22 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 7-5 (+1.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
10 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+7.7 Units)

CARLOS RODON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
RODON is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SALAZAR is 3-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.648.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (47 - 49) at TAMPA BAY (49 - 50) - 1:10 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 18-30 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 579-661 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 147-119 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-7 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 73-53 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 79-66 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-44 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 126-135 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 17-27 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 60-71 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 10-19 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-14 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-27 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 61-72 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 69-80 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-39 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-30 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-5 (+0.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CHEN is 3-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.310.
His team's record is 7-9 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-4.0 units)

MATT MOORE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MOORE is 4-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.591.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

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DETROIT (48 - 49) at BOSTON (43 - 55) - 8:05 PM
SHANE GREENE (R) vs. EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 147-221 (-57.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 66-65 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
DETROIT is 42-29 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-55 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 608-549 (-80.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 57-72 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-28 (-15.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-27 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 6-14 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-45 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-49 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 34-40 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 31-39 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-52 (-15.7 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 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

SHANE GREENE vs. BOSTON since 1997
GREENE is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 11.04 and a WHIP of 2.316.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (54 - 42) at MINNESOTA (52 - 45) - 2:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 52-45 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-10 (+10.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-17 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-21 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 52-45 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-30 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-18 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 22-12 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 32-21 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 30-19 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE GIBSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GIBSON is 1-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 10.95 and a WHIP of 2.271.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

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HOUSTON (55 - 44) at KANSAS CITY (58 - 38) - 2:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. YORDANO VENTURA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 58-38 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-18 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 20-11 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 58-38 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-25 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 75-59 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 55-41 (+17.3 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.
HOUSTON is 55-44 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 24-17 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 55-38 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 35-23 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 13-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KEUCHEL is 31-18 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 30-16 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 20-10 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 12-3 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VENTURA is 0-6 (-7.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

YORDANO VENTURA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
VENTURA is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.758.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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TEXAS (47 - 49) at LA ANGELS (54 - 43) - 3:35 PM
NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. ANDREW HEANEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 13-31 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 152-110 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 50-21 (+19.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 143-105 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 85-49 (+23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 39-15 (+16.9 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.
TEXAS is 47-49 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 20-16 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 31-23 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 14-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 30-28 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-19 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 44-45 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 43-33 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 16-13 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
TEXAS is 26-15 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARTINEZ is 5-0 (+6.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 10-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 28-39 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 7-4 (+1.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.031.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (50 - 49) at SEATTLE (45 - 53) - 4:10 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 21-28 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BUEHRLE is 33-18 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 19-8 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 19-6 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 7-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 45-53 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-28 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 40-52 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 19-27 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BUEHRLE is 8-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 12-6 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.9 units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. TORONTO since 1997
WALKER is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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OAKLAND (44 - 55) at SAN FRANCISCO (53 - 44) - 4:05 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 44-55 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 16-23 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 42-53 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 97-86 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-19 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 153-123 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-40 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 153-123 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 107-85 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-20 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-17 (+20.3 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.
HUDSON is 297-189 (+50.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 168-79 (+46.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 50-22 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 29-8 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 109-61 (+33.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 285-177 (+54.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 170-98 (+39.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 88-31 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-23 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM HUDSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HUDSON is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 9.58 and a WHIP of 2.130.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:13 PM

Saturday's Baseball Capsules

July 26, 2015

CHICAGO (AP) Phillies ace Cole Hamels enhanced his trade value even more, becoming the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in 50 years while leading Philadelphia to a 5-0 win Saturday.

There was drama down to the final out, when rookie center fielder Odubel Herrera stumbled on the warning track, but managed to lean forward and catch Kris Bryant's flyball to end the game.

Hamels struck out 13 in the first no-hitter versus the Cubs since Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game in 1965.

Hamels (6-7) threw his first career no-hitter in what could be his final start for the Phillies. He was the MVP of the 2008 World Series has been mentioned prominently in trade talks as the July 31 deadline approaches.

The 31-year-old lefty was part of the Phillies' last no-hitter, too. He teamed with three relievers on a combined no-no last Sept. 1 at Atlanta.

RANGERS 7, ANGELS 6

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Delino DeShields capped a three-run rally in the eighth inning with an infield hit that drove in the go-ahead run, Rougned Odor homered, and Texas beat Los Angeles.

Joe Smith (4-3) came on to protect a 6-4 lead for Angels starter Hector Santiago, but didn't make it out of the eighth. Elvis Andrus raced home from third as Shin-Soo Choo grounded to first baseman Albert Pujols for a force at second, Robinson Chirinos singled home another run, and Josh Hamilton scored on DeShields' high chopper to third.

Spencer Patton (1-0) earned his second big league victory with a hitless seventh. Struggling Tanner Scheppers pitched a hitless eighth and Shawn Tolleson got his 17th save.

The Angels' loss was their third in a row after seven straight wins, and kept them in a virtual tie with Houston for the AL West lead.

CARDINALS 1, BRAVES 0

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Pinch-hitter Stephen Piscotty got his first career RBI with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and Carlos Martinez outdueled former teammate Shelby Miller as St. Louis beat Atlanta.

The Cardinals won their fifth in a row despite getting just two hits. They lead the majors with a 63-34 record.

Martinez (11-4) made his first post-All-Star break start and allowed six hits in eight innings with six strikeouts and one walk, which was intentional. He worked the last four innings and took the loss in an 18-inning setback to the Mets on Sunday.

Randy Choate got the last two outs for his first save. Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal has gotten two games off after working three in a row.

Miller (5-7) allowed a run on two hits in 7-plus innings. The right-hander is 0-6 in his last 12 games, the longest winless slump by a Braves starter since Kenshin Kawakami went 14 games between victories in 2010.

YANKEES 8, TWINS 5

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Alex Rodriguez hit three home runs in a game for the fifth time in his career and keyed a ninth-inning rally against All-Star closer Glen Perkins, sending New York over Minnesota.

The Yankees trailed 5-0 early. Rodriguez hit Perkins' first pitch for a tying homer, and John Ryan Murphy later connected for a three-run shot.

Rodriguez hit 452-foot solo homer in the fourth and a 422-foot drive that made it 5-3 in the seventh. His 424-foot homer in the ninth cleared the center field wall.

A-Rod clapped as he trotted around first base after each homer while fans at sold-out Target Field booed. The last time Rodriguez hit three home runs in a game was Aug. 14, 2010, at Kansas City.

Rodriguez has 23 homers this season and 677 in his career. He is now 6 for 10 lifetime against Perkins with two home runs.

METS 15, DODGERS 2

NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Conforto went 4 for 4 for his first big league hits and Kelly Johnson homered into the upper deck in his Mets' debut, powering New York past Los Angeles.

Lucas Duda homered twice for the Mets in their highest-scoring game since April 2013, and their biggest run total ever against the Dodgers.

Slumping at the plate most of the season, the Mets erupted for 21 hits, their most since 2010.

Conforto, playing his second game in the majors, doubled twice and scored four runs. Kirk Nieuwenhuis got four hits and drove in four runs and Daniel Murphy homered.

Johnson and Juan Uribe both got hits a day after the Mets acquired them in a trade with Atlanta.

Matt Harvey (9-7) doubled, singled and pitched seven innings as the Mets ended a three-game losing streak.

Los Angeles starter Zach Lee (0-1) was tagged in his major league debut.

On Sunday, Zack Greinke starts for the Dodgers with a shutout streak of 43 2/3 innings.

ROYALS 2, ASTROS 1, 10 INNINGS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Alcides Escobar singled home Paulo Orlando with two outs in the 10th inning to lift Kansas City to a victory over Houston.

Orlando singled off Will Harris (4-3) with one out and stole second before Escobar's game-winning looper to shallow right gave the Royals the win and snapped the Astros' five-game winning streak.

Kelvin Herrera (2-2) pitched a scoreless 10th to pick up the victory.

Carlos Correa's sacrifice fly gave the Astros a 1-0 lead in the sixth, and the Royals tied it on Salvador's sacrifice fly in the seventh.

GIANTS 2, ATHLETICS 1

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Madison Bumgarner hit a home run and pitched seven innings for his third consecutive win, and San Francisco beat Oakland.

Matt Duffy added a tiebreaking single in the sixth while helping the defending World Series champs to their 10th victory in 11 games.

Bumgarner - a Silver Slugger award winner in 2014 - homered on a 3-2 pitch from A's starter Chris Bassitt (0-3) in the third. It was Bumgarner's third home run this season and ninth of his career.

Bumgarner (11-5) also struck out seven while working past the sixth inning - something he failed to do in each of his previous three starts.

Sergio Romo pitched the eighth and Santiago Casilla worked the ninth for his 25th save.

Ben Zobrist had three hits and scored the A's only run in the fourth inning.

BLUE JAYS 8, MARINERS 6

SEATTLE (AP) - Chris Colabello's two-run, bases-loaded single in the ninth inning gave the Blue Jays a victory over Seattle.

Josh Donaldson opened the ninth with a walk off Carson Smith (1-3). Jose Bautista then doubled into the right-field corner. It extended Bautista's streak of reaching base against the Mariners to 36 games, including 33 with a hit.

Edwin Encarnacion was intentionally walked, drawing the infield in with no outs. Colabello then bounced his go-ahead single up the middle.

Aaron Sanchez (6-4), just off the disabled list, worked the eighth to earn the victory.

Roberto Osuna finished the ninth for his fifth save in six opportunities.

NATIONALS 9, PIRATES 3

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Rookie center fielder Michael Taylor had a home run and three RBIs and Gio Gonzalez won his fourth straight decision to lead Washington to a victory over Pittsburgh.

Taylor capped the scoring with a two-run home run, his seventh, in the eighth inning off rookie Arquimedes Caminero.

Gonzalez (8-4) lasted just five-plus inning and gave up three runs, one earned, and five hits with no walks and five strikeouts. Yet the left-hander stayed unbeaten in his last five starts and improved to 4-0 lifetime against the Pirates.

The Nationals' Yunel Escobar had three hits after sitting out the previous two games with a sore left wrist, while Ian Desmond homered for a third straight game for the NL East leaders.

A.J. Burnett (8-4) had another rocky outing.

PADRES 3, MARLINS 1

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Ian Kennedy, being mentioned in various trade scenarios, pitched six strong innings and San Diego defeated Miami.

Kennedy (6-9) allowed a run and five hits. He matched a season high with seven strikeouts and walked one.

Kennedy has attracted interest from contending teams heading toward Friday's trading deadline.

David Phelps (4-7) gave up two runs over six innings.

Derek Dietrich opened the seventh with a home run, slicing the Marlins' deficit to 2-1. J.T. Realmuto followed with a triple and that chased Kennedy.

Reliever Brandon Maurer came in and stranded the tying run when Adeiny Hechavarria and Cole Gillespie grounded out to third and pinch-hitter Casey McGehee flied out.

Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth for his 28th save in 29 chances.

REDS 5, ROCKIES 2

DENVER (AP) - Johnny Cueto shrugging off trade rumors and pitched eight scoreless innings, Todd Frazier connected for his 100th career home run, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 Saturday night.

Billy Hamilton had three hits and scored twice for the Reds.

Cueto (7-6,) whose name has come up repeatedly in potential trade-deadline deals, put on a dominating display in hitter-friendly Coors Field, limiting the power-hitting Rockies' lineup to four singles before being lifted for a pinch-hitter in the ninth. He struck out five and walked one in a performance sure to heighten attention ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

Chris Rusin (3-4) allowed five runs and 10 hits in five innings.

DIAMONDBACKS 2, BREWERS 0

PHOENIX (AP) - Rubby De La Rosa pitched eight effective innings and Brad Ziegler held on for his 14th straight save, lifting Arizona to a victory over Milwaukee.

De La Rosa (8-5) allowed four hits and struck out six, winning for the sixth time in 11 starts at Chase Field. Ziegler gave up two two-out singles and walked a batter in the ninth before striking out Gerardo Parra for his 16th save in 17 chances.

It was Arizona's first shutout since beating the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on June 14, and sixth of the season.

Paul Goldschmidt and Jake Lamb both had run-scoring hits in the first inning against Taylor Jungmann (5-2) for the Diamondbacks, who had four hits - two after the opening frame.

ORIOLES 5, RAYS 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Chris Davis hit his fifth career grand slam and Miguel Gonzalez took a shutout into the eighth inning as Baltimore snapped a four-game losing streak with a victory over Tampa Bay.

Gonzalez (9-6) allowed one run and five hits over 7 2-3 innings to win for the third time in his last four starts. The right-hander didn't issue a walk and struck out five.

Davis hit his 22nd homer of the season after J.J. Hardy, Jonathan Schoop and David Lough singled to load the bases against Erasmo Ramirez (8-4) in the third inning.

The Orioles added a run in the eighth when Lough tripled down the right field line and bounced up from his slide to jog home and score on second baseman Logan Forsythe's throwing error.

TIGERS 5, RED SOX 1

BOSTON (AP) - Nick Castellanos drove in three runs with a solo homer and double, Alfredo Simon pitched six solid innings and Detroit bounced back after consecutive extra-inning losses with a victory over Boston.

Former Red Sox left fielder Yoenis Cespedes hit a solo homer and threw out a runner at the plate.

It was just the third win in eight games for the Tigers, who lost the opener of the three-game series 2-1 in 11 innings on Friday. They closed a seven-game homestand with a 3-2 setback against Seattle in 12 on Thursday.

Mookie Betts drove in the run for Boston, which lost for the ninth time in 10 games.

Simon (9-6) gave up one run and five hits before limping off after throwing the second pitch in the seventh. He came in with an ERA of 6.08 in nine road starts.

WHITE SOX 10, INDIANS 3

CLEVELAND (AP) - Chris Sale allowed two runs in seven innings and Chicago used a five-run first to power past Cleveland.

Sale (9-5) cruised after being handed the big lead before taking the mound. The left-hander struck out seven to regain the American League lead with 170. Sale allowed seven hits and didn't walk a batter.

Jose Abreu drove in three runs, Melky Cabrera was 3 for 5 with two RBIs and Carlos Sanchez hit his first major league homer.

The White Sox, who came to Cleveland with six losses in seven games, have outscored the Indians 24-4 in winning the first three games of a series that ends Sunday.

Carlos Carrasco (8-6) allowed six runs in four innings. The right-hander hasn't won since coming within one out of pitching a no-hitter against Tampa Bay on July 1.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:14 PM

Orioles and Rays are playing to the under

When American League East rivals the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays meet they play tight, low-scoring affairs, making the under 8-1 in their last nine meetings.

The teams will try to make it nine of 10 when they face off Sunday afternoon in Tampa Bay, where the total currently sits at 7.0.

Wei-Yin Chen (2.86 ERA, 3-14 O/U) gets the start for the Orioles, while the Rays will counter with Matt Moore (7.23 ERA, 2-0 O/U).

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:15 PM

Chance of rain, thunderstorms in St. Louis

There is a 52 percent chance of rain and possibly thunderstorms for Sunday's contest at Busch Stadium in St. Louis between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals.

There will also be a slight five mile per hour wind blowing out to left field.

The Cardinals are currently -224 favorites and will send Michael Wacha (3.20 ERA, 9-8 O/U) to the mound to take on the Braves' Matt Wisler (3.60 ERA, 1-5 O/U).

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:16 PM

Chance of thunderstorms, rain at PNC Park

There is a chance of thunderstorms and a 39 percent chance of rain at PNC Park in Pittsburgh Sunday, where the Pirates will host the Washington Nationals.

There will also be a five mile per hour wind gusting out to center field.

The Pirates are currently -168 home favorites and send Gerrit Cole (2.31 ERA, 7-10 O/U) to take on the Nationals Joe Ross (2.70 ERA, 2-2 O/U). The total currently sits at 7.0.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:17 PM

Plenty of weather in store for Dodgers-Mets contest

There is almost every bit of weather imaginable in store for Sunday's contest between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets at Citi Field Sunday.

There will be a strong 13 mile per hour hitters wind blowing out to right center field. There is a 35 percent chance of rain and even a small chance of thunderstorms in the area.

Zach Greinke (1.30 ERA, 9-10 O/U) gets the call for the Dodgers, who are -133 road favorites, while Jacob deGrom (2.18 ERA, 9-8 O/U) goes for the Mets. The total is at 6.0. at most books.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:19 PM

Hall of Fame Class of '15 shows its class

Jul 25, 2015

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- With 24 hours left to go before he is officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson still was searching for the words to describe how it will feel to be enshrined with the greatest players in the sport's history.

"Goosebumps," Johnson said. "To be amongst that, you can't put that into words. At least not right now."

Johnson and the rest the Class of 2015 -- second baseman Craig Biggio, right-handed pitcher Pedro Martinez and right-handed pitcher John Smoltz -- will do their best to sum up the experience Sunday.

A crowd of 50,000 is expected to pile into a usually sleepy upstate town whose year-round population is only 1,834.

If Saturday's press conference is any indication, Johnson will offer up a glimpse of himself far different than the one most fans saw during his career, when the 6-foot-10 left-hander was known for his ornery demeanor on the field and his distance off it.

"I'm not wound nearly as tight as I once was," Johnson said. "I pitched with a lot of emotion and anger at times and I don't think I could have done it any other way.

"But I'm not the same person anymore. And now this is my last stop.

I'm overwhelmed. So tomorrow should be a great (day)."

Smoltz, Biggio and Martinez, on the other hand, appeared ready Saturday to carry themselves Sunday with the same laid-back candidness they displayed throughout their careers.

Smoltz, who joins Atlanta Braves rotation mates Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux as a first-ballot inductee, said he would step to the stage Sunday feeling as if he was " ... somewhere between Forrest Gump and 'Dumb and Dumber.'

"So you don't know what's coming out. I can't wait."

Smoltz said he won't pull a Maddux, who slyly inserted a joke about passing gas into an acceptance speech last year that went almost as quick -- 10 minutes and 10 seconds -- as one of his starts.

Smoltz's speech will push the 18 minutes recommended by the Hall, but it will contain a serious message about the increasingly casual nature with which Tommy John surgery (which Smoltz underwent in 2000) is performed and viewed.

"I feel compelled, as the only Tommy John recipient in the Hall of Fame, to speak to it and to hopefully correct some myths," Smoltz said. "I want to see these pitchers of the future be able to do what myself and all these guys have been able to do."

Biggio, who turns 50 in December, looked as youthful and as enthusiastic as ever. As the only player in this year's class who played for only one franchise, he held two press conferences -- one for national media and one for Houston reporters.

Upon seeing one familiar face from Houston ask a question, Biggio grinned.

"Hey, how you doing?" Biggio said. "You're late."

Biggio hasn't had to glance at his watch much since arriving in Cooperstown.

He said he has been wide-eyed at how welcome he's been made to feel by the enshrined Hall of Famers he's chatted with at the Otesaga Resort Hotel.

"I don't really want to stay in my room; I have no problem just sitting in the lobby and just hanging out," Biggio said. "I sat next to the fireplace the other night with Gaylord Perry for an hour just talking baseball, talking peanuts, talking life, talking the game. It's pretty cool."

Nobody talks life or the game quite like Martinez, the Dominican-born right-hander who was once dubbed "the best quote in any language" by Jeff Horrigan, the Boston Herald's Red Sox beat writer.

And Martinez was in fine form Saturday, when he was asked about the comments made by Colin Cowherd, who was fired from ESPN Radio earlier this week for declaring that Dominican players come from a country that has " ... not been known, in my lifetime, as having, you know, world-class academic abilities."

Said Martinez: "It's only going to be an insult to anyone that falls to that level. I'm not at that level. I'm dealing here with educated people, I'm dealing here with the right people, people that understand human rights, that understand who we are. These are the people I'm paying attention to."

Martinez was similarly unflinching when it came to discussing the hand-wringing that has gone on about the unlikely Hall of Fame candidacies of the steroid-tainted likes of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Alex Rodriguez.

"There's no crying in baseball, right?" Martinez said. "I'm going to repeat that: There's no crying in baseball. I just hope that whoever gets a chance to make it here, makes it here. I'm not condoning people cheating the game or doing the wrong things, because I never did.

"But hey, enough with the whining. Let's just play ball."

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:20 PM

Hamilton @ Saskatchewan

Game 127-128
July 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Hamilton
116.024
Saskatchewan
111.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hamilton
by 4
50
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Saskatchewan
by 1
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Hamilton
(+1); Under

**StarDust Bum** · 07-26-2015, 12:21 PM

CFL

Long Sheet

Sunday, July 26

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HAMILTON (1 - 2) at SASKATCHEWAN (0 - 4) - 7/26/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 115-81 ATS (+25.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 50-29 ATS (+18.1 Units) in July games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-1 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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