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MLB

Tuesday, July 28


Sonny Gray make's A's formidable on the road

Oakland A's ace Sonny Gray has been dynamite on the road so far this season, posting a personal record of 7-1 and a 1.84 ERA in 11 starts from O.co Coliseum.

He heads into his start at the Los Angeles Dodgers tied for the Major League lead in road wins and second in in the bigs in road ERA.

Oakland is presently +125 at the Dodgers who are expected to start Brett Anderson Tuesday evening.

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MLB

Tuesday, July 28

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Game of the Day: Tigers at Rays
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Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays (+108, 6.5)

Evan Longoria is beginning to find his best form at the right time for the Tampa Bay Rays after recording four doubles and homer during a five-game hitting streak. The talented third baseman will try to stay hot as the Rays host former teammate David Price and the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in the second of a three-game set.

Tampa Bay can win its first series since the All-Star break after recording a 5-2 victory Monday, led by catcher Curt Casali’s two homers. The Rays scored more than four runs for the first time in 14 games and it won’t be easy to duplicate that against Price, who has won five of his last six decisions. The Tigers have dropped four of their last five games, allowing 16 runs in the past two, as they attempt to stay relevant in the playoff race. Yoenis Cespedes, who has been mentioned in trade talk along with fellow free agent-to-be Price, homered in two of the last three games for Detroit.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, Sun Sports (Tampa Bay)

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Rays at +103 but that has moved to +108. The total opened - and has remained - at 6.5.

INJURY REPORT: Tigers - 1B Miguel Cabrera (15-day DL, calf). Rays - RF Kevin Kiermaier (Questionable, eye), SS Asdrubal Cabrera (Questionable, hamstring).

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH David Price (9-3, 2.31 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Odorizzi (5-6, 2.85)

Price has allowed three runs and 11 hits over 15 innings with 19 strikeouts and two walks in his last two starts but recorded a loss and a no-decision. The Vanderbilt product limited opponents to two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine outings and is 6-1 with a 1.65 ERA on the road in 2015. Price gave up one run on one hit, but took the loss in his only meeting with the Rays on Brandon Guyer’s RBI triple in the first inning last year.

Odorizzi yielded two runs over five innings against Philadelphia last time out without being involved in the decision, following his worst outing of the season. The 25-year-old Illinois native, who permitted six runs in his previous start at Toronto, has limited teams to two runs or fewer in 10 of his 15 outings overall. Anthony Gose is 2-for-5 versus Odorizzi, who surrendered three runs over 6 2/3 innings to lose his only career outing against Detroit.

TRENDS:

* Under is 18-7-3 in the last 28 meetings in Tampa Bay.
* Tigers are 8-2 in Price's last 10 road starts.
* Under is 4-0 in Odorizzi's last four home starts.
* Under is 16-2-1 in Estabrooks last 19 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.

CONSENSUS: Sixty-three percent of users are backing the visiting Tigers.

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MLB

Tuesday, July 28


Red Sox love seeing this umpire behind the plate

The Boston Red Sox have enjoyed having Doug Eddings calling balls and strikes, going 6-1 in their last seven with the umpire behind home plate.

Eddings will be in charge of Tuesday's Boston-Chicago White Sox matchup. Jeff Samardzija and Wade Miley are scheduled to get the ball for Chicago and Boston, respectively.

The Red Sox are presently -131 moneyline favorites at Pinnacle Sports.

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Rockies' Gonzalez could be next to go

July 28, 2015

DENVER (AP) Troy Tulowitzki's gone. Carlos Gonzalez may be up next. Possibly even just-acquired Jose Reyes, too.

The Colorado Rockies are overhauling their roster in the midst of another dismal season. This time, no one is off limits.

For years, Tulowitzki was almost considered untouchable, especially in the eyes of owner Dick Monfort. That changed late Monday, when Toronto made an offer the Rockies couldn't refuse.

The teams orchestrated a blockbuster trade that sent Reyes and right-handed pitchers Miguel Castro, Jeff Hoffman and Jesus Tinoco to the Rockies for Tulowitzki and reliever LaTroy Hawkins.

Colorado general manager Jeff Bridich may not be done dealing, either, with the trade deadline still days away. Bridich said Tuesday he's looking for ''the right deals to make to better our situation moving forward.''

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A's sending Ben Zobrist to Royals

July 28, 2015

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Kansas City Royals have made another big addition for the season's stretch run, acquiring utilityman Ben Zobrist and cash from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday for right-hander Aaron Brooks and minor league left-hander Sean Manaea.

The 34-year-old Zobrist, an infielder and outfielder, batted .268 with six home runs, 20 doubles, two triples and 33 RBIs in 67 games for the A's, who are last in the AL West.

He joins a Royals team that leads the AL Central a season after beating Oakland in the one-game wild card on the way to its first World Series in 29 years and a seven-game loss to San Francisco.

Kansas City general manager Dayton Moore already dealt for former Cincinnati ace Johnny Cueto while sending three left-handers to the Reds in the swap.

Zobrist missed a month following arthroscopic left knee surgery in late April for a torn meniscus.

A's general manager Billy Beane pulled off his second trade in 24 hours and third in six days. Oakland dealt closer Tyler Clippard to the New York Mets on Monday night after trading lefty Scott Kazmir to his hometown Houston Astros last Thursday.

Zobrist could fill a void in left field and play some second base. Left fielder Alex Gordon is likely sidelined until at least late September after the All-Star strained his groin tracking a fly ball just before the break. Jarrod Dyson and Paulo Orlando were platooning at the position, but Moore sought an upgrade until Gordon's return.

Having Zobrist available to play so many spots also will give manager Ned Yost an opportunity to rotate players and rest others down the stretch to keep everybody healthy and fresh for what the Royals hope is another World Series run.

Brooks had a 6.23 ERA over two appearances for the Royals and 4 1-3 innings. He has mostly pitched at Triple-A Omaha, going 6-5 with a 3.71 ERA in 18 games and 17 starts.

Manaea, a top prospect, has pitched in rookie ball, Class-A and Double-A so far this season. The A's have been reloading their farm system ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

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Johnny Cueto joins Royals following trade

July 28, 2015

CLEVELAND (AP) Johnny Cueto spent part of his first hours with the Kansas City Royals running up and down the steps inside an empty Progressive Field.

He's already on the move as the team's new ace.

Acquired Sunday in a trade from Cincinnati, Cueto joined his new teammates for the first time Tuesday and said he's excited about being a part of the AL's best team - one he might make even better.

''I'm very happy and very proud to be here,'' Cueto said through Royals catching coach Pedro Grifol, who served as his translator. ''I'm happy it's all over. There were times I wondered where I would end up. I've got some friends here and I'm familiar with the club.''

After driving to Cleveland from Cincinnati, Cueto, who will wear No. 47, introduced himself around Kansas City's clubhouse before the Royals continued their series with the Indians. Cueto smiled easily as he worked the room, knowing he had joined a team with aspirations to win a World Series after losing to San Francisco in seven games last October.

Later, he was on the field playing catch - a sight that pleased manager Ned Yost.

''He looks good in blue,'' Yost said.

Cueto faced and lost to the Royals earlier this season. On May 19, he allowed three runs and nine hits in seven innings, and came away with respect for the defending AL champions

''I noticed this is a good club,'' Cueto said. ''There's a lot of versatility. We can run. We can score runs. If I make pitches, the defense is going to make plays.''

And while he's thrilled to be joining one of baseball's best teams, the Royals are equally excited to have Cueto.

When he arrived at Kansas City's downtown hotel, Cueto was greeted by a sign welcoming to the Royals and he posed for an Instagram photo while wearing a crown.

''It's an easy group to get along with,'' Hosmer said. ''We have a lot of fun. When the game starts we play, we give everything we've got. We know he's similar type guy. We're looking forward to having him.''

To make room for Cueto, the Royals designated right-hander Joe Blanton for assignment.

Cueto, who won 20 games for the Reds last season, will make his debut for the Royals on Friday in Toronto.

Yost said the Royals had their eye on the 29-year-old Cueto for some time. He praised Kansas City owner David Glass and general manager Dayton Moore for making the move, and for the one to acquire utilityman Ben Zobrist and $2,598,306 from Oakland.

''Very seldom does an organization get into a position that we're in, a chance to do something really special this year,'' Yost said. ''You want to make sure you take advantage of it, try to put the best team on the field that you can so hopefully we can all realize our dream of winning the World Series.

''We came so close last year.''

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Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores

10:05 PM EDT

651 CHICAGO SKY 160.5 161 / 160.5 / 161 160.5 +155
652 PHOENIX MERCURY -4 -4 / -4 -21 / -4.5 -4 -180

PHO-G-Diana Taurasi-OUT

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653 INDIANA FEVER 151.5 151.5 / 151 / 151.5 152 -105
654 CONNECTICUT SUN -2 -2 / -2 -05 / -1.5 -1 -05 -115

CON-F-Chiney Ogwumike-OUT

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WNBA Consensus Picks

SIDES (ATS)

Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds

7:00 PM Indiana +1 236 39.80% Connecticut -1 357 60.20% View View

10:00 PM Chicago +4 312 53.42% Phoenix -4 272 46.58% View View


TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)

Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds

7:00 PM Indiana 152.5 229 45.71% Connecticut 152.5 272 54.29% View View

10:00 PM Chicago 160.5 250 49.21% Phoenix 160.5 258 50.79% View View

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Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores

7:10 PM EDT

951 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Shields, J 6.5o20 7 / 7u20 / 7u30 7u25 +1.5(-195) 952 NEW YORK METS (R) Syndergaard, N -135 -134 / -133 / -132 -131 -1.5(+165)

TV: FS-San Diego, SNY, DTV: 639, 694 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 5-10. GAME TEMP 89, RH 43% HEAT INDEX 91

7:10 PM EDT

953 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (R) Zimmermann, J 6.5o20 6.5u25 / 6o15 / 6u15 6u20 +1.5(-215)
954 MIAMI MARLINS (R) Fernandez, J -130 -129 / -126 / -130 -129 -1.5(+185)

MIA-RF-Giancarlo Stanton-OUT | TV: FS-Florida, MASN2, DTV: 641, 654 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 88, RH 58% HEAT INDEX 95 (MARLINS STADIUM ROOF MAY CLOSE IN HOT WEATHER)

8:05 PM EDT

955 COLORADO ROCKIES (L) Flande, Y 8.5o20 8.5o15 / 8.5o20 / 8.5o15 8.5o20 +1.5(-160)
956 CHICAGO CUBS (R) Beeler, D -165 -160 / -158 / -156 -155 -1.5(+140)

Overnight Pitching Change: Colorado - Y. Flande (L) for Undecided COL | TV: ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 4-9. GAME TEMP 80, RH 69% HEAT INDEX 84

8:15 PM EDT

957 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Leake, M 7o25 7.5u15 / 7.5u25 / 7.5u30 7o20 +1.5(-165)
958 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (L) Garcia, J -180 -151 / -157 / -155 -153 -1.5(+145)

TV: FS-Midwest, FS-Ohio, DTV: 660, 671 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE THUNDERSTORMS. WIND OUT TO LEFT 6-11. GAME TEMP 90, RH 59% HEAT INDEX 100

10:15 PM EDT

959 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Peralta, W 7 7o15 / 7o25 / 7o22 7o15 +1.5(-165)
960 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Cain, M -145 -156 / -154 / -155 -150 -1.5(+145)

MIL-LF-Ryan Braun-? | TV: CSN-Bay, DTV: 696 | CLEAR, WIND OUT TO RIGHT CENTER 10-20, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 74, RH 55% HEAT INDEX 76

7:10 PM EDT

961 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Young, C 7.5o15 8o15 / 8 / 8o15 8o20 +1.5(-205)
962 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Bauer, T -120 -121 / -122 / -118 -121 -1.5(+175)

TV: FS-Kansas City, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 662, 672 | CLEAR, WIND IN FROM RIGHT CENTER 5-10. GAME TEMP 84, RH 50% HEAT INDEX 86

7:10 PM EDT

963 DETROIT TIGERS (L) Price, D -115 -113 / -115 / -116 -114 -1.5(+150)
964 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Odorizzi, J 6.5o15 6.5u15 / 6.5 / 6.5u15 6.5u20 +1.5(-170)

DET-1B-Miguel Cabrera-OUT | TV: FS-Detroit, SunSports, DTV: 653, 663 | Dome

7:10 PM EDT

965 CHICAGO WHITE SOX (R) Samardzija, J 8.5u20 8.5o15 / 8.5 / 8.5u20 8.5u15 +1.5(-170)
966 BOSTON RED SOX (L) Miley, W -125 -134 / -140 / -138 -140 -1.5(+150)

TV: CSN-Chicago, NESN, DTV: 628, 665 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND OUT TO LEFT 4-9. GAME TEMP 84, RH 62% HEAT INDEX 89

8:05 PM EDT

967 NEW YORK YANKEES (L) Capuano, C 9.5 -114 / -115 / -113 -112 -1.5(+145)
968 TEXAS RANGERS (L) Perez, M -115 9.5u15 / 9.5u25 / 9.5u27 9.5u25 +1.5(-165)

TV: FS-1, DTV: 219 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND IN FROM RIGHT 7-12. GAME TEMP 96, RH 39% HEAT INDEX 102

8:10 PM EDT

969 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (L) Wilson, C 8u15 8u25 / 7.5u15 / 7.5 7.5u15 +1.5(-175)
970 HOUSTON ASTROS (R) Mchugh, C -120 -128 / -134 / -140 -144 -1.5(+155)

LAA-LF-Mike Trout-Doubtful | TV: FS-West, ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 674, 692 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO CENTER 6-11. GAME TEMP 91, RH 51% HEAT INDEX 98 (MINUTE MAID PARK ROOF MAY CLOSE IN HOT WEATHER)

7:05 PM EDT

971 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (L) Morgan, A 9o25 9.5o20 / 9.5u15 / 9.5u20 9.5 +1.5(+110)
972 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (L) Doubront, F -220 -225 / -230 / -260 -265 -1.5(-130)

TOR-2B-Troy Tulowitzki-Doubtful | TV: CSN-Philadelphia | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 3-8. GAME TEMP 85, RH 45% HEAT INDEX 86

7:05 PM EDT

973 ATLANTA BRAVES (R) Teheran, J 7.5o05 8o25 / 8 / 8o15 8o25 +1.5(-135)
974 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Jimenez, U -165 -175 / -179 / -182 -177 -1.5(+115)

TV: MASN, SportSouth, DTV: 640, 649 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT 4-9. GAME TEMP 88, RH 56% HEAT INDEX 95

8:10 PM EDT

975 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (R) Morton, C -120 -110 / -108 / -111 -115 -1.5(+145)
976 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Pelfrey, M 8.5o15 9o14 / 9o17 / 9o15 9o20 +1.5(-165)

TV: FS-North, ROOT-Pittsburgh, DTV: 659, 668 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 10-15. GAME TEMP 79, RH 66% HEAT INDEX 82

10:10 PM EDT

977 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (R) Gray, S 6.5o25 6.5o20 / 6.5o25 / 6.5o28 6.5o25 +1.5(-190)
978 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (L) Anderson, B -130 -134 / -140 / -145 -146 -1.5(+160)

OAK-C-Stephen Vogt-Doubtful | TV: CSN-California, MLB, DTV: 213, 698 | CLEAR, WIND OUT TO LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 85, RH 39% HEAT INDEX 85

10:10 PM EDT

979 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (R) Godley, Z 7.5u20 7.5u30 / 7.5u35 / 7o15 7 +1.5(-150)
980 SEATTLE MARINERS (R) Iwakuma, H -160 -164 / -170 / -164 -162 -1.5(+130)

TV: FS-Arizona, MLB, ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 213, 686, 687 | CLEAR, WIND IN FROM LEFT 6-11. GAME TEMP 78, RH 38% HEAT INDEX 78

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MLB Consensus Picks


SIDES (ATS)

Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds

8:15 PM Cincinnati +141 311 26.81% St. Louis -153 849 73.19% View View

10:15 PM Milwaukee +136 311 27.55% San Francisco -147 818 72.45% View View

7:10 PM San Diego +120 359 30.42% NY Mets -130 821 69.58% View View

8:05 PM Colorado +137 195 31.86% Chi. Cubs -149 417 68.14% View View

7:07 PM Philadelphia +245 377 34.30% Toronto -270 722 65.70% View View

10:10 PM Arizona +150 368 34.68% Seattle -163 693 65.32% View View

7:05 PM Atlanta +161 417 37.00% Baltimore -175 710 63.00% View View

8:10 PM LA Angels +123 461 41.05% Houston -133 662 58.95% View View

10:10 PM Oakland +126 482 43.07% LA Dodgers -137 637 56.93% View View

7:10 PM Washington +118 564 48.62% Miami -128 596 51.38% View View

8:10 PM Pittsburgh -114 564 51.89% Minnesota +105 523 48.11% View View

7:10 PM Chi. White Sox +123 642 55.68% Boston -133 511 44.32% View View

8:05 PM NY Yankees -109 593 55.73% Texas +101 471 44.27% View View

7:10 PM Detroit -111 789 66.69% Tampa Bay +103 394 33.31% View View
7:10 PM Kansas City +109 811 67.41% Cleveland -118 392 32.59% View View


TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)

Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds

7:10 PM San Diego 7 218 34.38% NY Mets 7 416 65.62% View View

8:15 PM Cincinnati 7.5 236 37.28% St. Louis 7.5 397 62.72% View View

7:10 PM Washington 6.5 264 40.18% Miami 6.5 393 59.82% View View

8:10 PM Pittsburgh 9 255 43.66% Minnesota 9 329 56.34% View View

10:10 PM Arizona 7 271 44.57% Seattle 7 337 55.43% View View

10:10 PM Oakland 6.5 268 45.58% LA Dodgers 6.5 320 54.42% View View

7:10 PM Detroit 6.5 310 47.11% Tampa Bay 6.5 348 52.89% View View

8:10 PM LA Angels 8 311 49.21% Houston 8 321 50.79% View View

7:10 PM Chi. White Sox 8.5 350 52.87% Boston 8.5 312 47.13% View View

7:05 PM Atlanta 7.5 358 54.66% Baltimore 7.5 297 45.34% View View

10:15 PM Milwaukee 7 363 60.70% San Francisco 7 235 39.30% View View

7:10 PM Kansas City 7.5 421 62.93% Cleveland 7.5 248 37.07% View View

7:07 PM Philadelphia 9.5 486 67.59% Toronto 9.5 233 32.41% View View

8:05 PM NY Yankees 9.5 467 67.78% Texas 9.5 222 32.22% View View

8:05 PM Colorado 8.5 297 70.38% Chi. Cubs 8.5 125 29.62% View View

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Odorizzi is one of the hottest Under bets in baseball

Tampa Bay Rays starter Jake Odorizzi has been one of the most consistent Under pitchers in baseball this season, evidenced by the Under going 10-2 in his last 12 outings.

The right-hander is the probable starter Tuesday versus David Price and the Detroit Tigers.

As of this writing, the total was sitting at 6.5.

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WNBA JUNE/ JULY RECORD:

*****...............................8 - 10 - 2
DOUBLE PLAY....................24 - 25
TRIPLE PLAY......................11 - 8
SLAM DUNK.......................16 - 12

MLB RECORD FOR JUNE/JULY:

*****.............................69 - 87 - 1 .....................,........- 13.81
double play......................122 - 134 - 2 ..........................- 26.70
triple play........................51 - 46 - 1 ...............................+2,58
grand slam......................76 - 79 - 2...............................- 35.06
double grand slam.............0 - 1.......................................- 8.00

CFL JUNE/JULY RECORD:

SINGLE PLAY.................................1 - 1
DOUBLE PLAY................................5 - 7
TRIPLE PLAY..................................3 - 1
BLOW OUT.....................................3 - 2

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TUESDAY, JULY 28

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Indiana - 7:00 PM ET Indiana +1 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Connecticut - Under 152.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Chicago - 10:00 PM ET Chicago +4 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Phoenix - Over 160.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

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TUESDAY, JULY 28

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Atlanta - 7:05 PM ET Baltimore -170 500
Baltimore - Over 7.5 500

Philadelphia - 7:07 PM ET Philadelphia +245 500 SINGLE PLAY
Toronto - Over 9.5 500

Chi. White Sox - 7:10 PM ET Boston -133 500
Boston - Under 8.5 500

Kansas City - 7:10 PM ET Cleveland -118 500
Cleveland - Over 7.5 500

Detroit - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay +103 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Tampa Bay - Under 6.5 500

Washington - 7:10 PM ET Miami -128 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Miami - Under 6.5 500

San Diego - 7:10 PM ET NY Mets -134 500 GRAND SLAM
NY Mets - Over 7 500

NY Yankees - 8:05 PM ET Texas +101 500 *****
Texas - Over 9.5 500

Colorado - 8:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs -149 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Chi. Cubs - Over 8.5 500

LA Angels - 8:10 PM ET Houston -133 500
Houston - Under 8 500

Pittsburgh - 8:10 PM ET Minnesota +105 500 *****
Minnesota - Under 9 500

Cincinnati - 8:15 PM ET St. Louis -156 500
St. Louis - Under 7.5 500

Oakland - 10:10 PM ET Oakland +126 500 *****
LA Dodgers - Over 6.5 500

Arizona - 10:10 PM ET Seattle -163 500
Seattle - Over 7 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Milwaukee - 10:15 PM ET San Francisco -151 500 GRAND SLAM
San Francisco - Over 7 500 GRAND SLAM