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2015 Regular Season Standings


West Division

GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK

Calgary 8 6 2 0 12 219 182 5 - 0 - 0 1 - 2 - 0 2 - 0 - 0 W3

Edmonton 8 5 3 0 10 200 150 3 - 1 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 2 - 1 - 0 L1

Winnipeg 8 3 5 0 6 160 237 2 - 2 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 L2

BC 8 3 5 0 6 179 234 2 - 2 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 3 - 1 - 0 L2

Saskatchewan 8 0 8 0 0 205 259 0 - 5 - 0 0 - 3 - 0 0 - 5 - 0 L8


East Division

GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK

Toronto 8 6 2 0 12 223 207 3 - 0 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 1 - 1 - 0 W3

Hamilton 9 6 3 0 12 315 182 3 - 1 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 1 - 2 - 0 L1

Ottawa 8 4 4 0 8 158 228 3 - 1 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 2 - 1 - 0 L2

Montreal 9 4 5 0 8 191 171 2 - 2 - 0 2 - 3 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 W2

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 10

August 24, 2015


Week 10 marks the halfway point of the 2015 CFL regular season and so far the two teams that met in last season’s Grey Cup have set the pace with Hamilton tied for the lead in the East Division and Calgary back on top in the West.

Last week’s results started with Montreal upending British Columbia, 23-13 as a four-point road underdog last Thursday night. Hamilton rolled over Edmonton 49-20 as a two-point road favorite in a huge inter-division clash last Friday and Calgary snuck past Saskatchewan, 34-31 as a 6 ½-point favorite on the road. Toronto closed-out Week 9’s slate with a come-from-behind 30-24 victory over Ottawa as an 8 ½-point home favorite.

Friday, Aug. 28

Toronto Argonauts (6-2 SU, 5-3 ATS) vs. Edmonton Eskimos (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -3
Total: 48 ½

Game Overview

Toronto’s win on Sunday kept it tied with Hamilton atop the East Division at 6-2 SU, but it is just 1-3 ATS in its last four games. Trevor Harris continues to be one of the biggest surprises this season at quarterback with 2,253 total passing yards and a league-high 19 touchdown throws. Against the RedBlacks in that come-from-behind victory, he completed 21-of-31 attempts for 266 yards and three scores.

The Eskimos’ loss to Hamilton dropped them a game off the pace against Calgary in the West Division race. Making matters worse was a rib injury to quarterback James Franklin. He remains questionable for this Friday, so if he cannot go it will be up to Matt Nichols to shake off the rust that has plagued him in his last few starts at quarterback for Edmonton.

Betting Trends

The Argonauts won the first meeting this season 26-11 as 7 ½-point home underdogs with the total staying UNDER the closing 47 ½-point line. Edmonton is still 6-3 ATS over the last nine meetings and the total had gone OVER in the previous five games.

Saturday, Aug. 29

Calgary Stampeders (6-2 SU, 1-7 ATS) vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-5 SU, 3-4-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -7
Total: 50 ½

Game Overview

The defending champs continue to set the pace in the West, but they are 0-3 ATS in three road games this year. The total went OVER 50 ½ against Saskatchewan last week and it has now gone OVER in three of Calgary’s last four outings. The Stampeders have gotten some solid play out of Bo Levi Mitchell at quarterback and in last week’s game he threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns.

The Blue Bombers come off a bye in desperate need of a win to stay in the playoff race in the West after dropping four of five games SU (2-3 ATS) before the break. Winnipeg is averaging just 20 points a game, while on defense it has allowed an average of 29.7 points a game. Quarterback Drew Willy is out until late September with a knee injury, so look for Brian Brohm or possibly Robert Marve to get the start against Calgary.

Betting Trends

Calgary got past Winnipeg 26-25 on July 18 as a 7 ½-point home favorite and it has now failed to cover in the last three meetings. The total has stayed UNDER in three of the last four meetings.

Sunday, Aug. 30

Saskatchewan Roughriders (0-8 SU, 2-6 ATS) vs. Ottawa RedBlacks (4-4 SU, 5-3 ATS)
Point-spread: Ottawa -3
Total: 52

Game Overview

It has been a forgettable first half of football for the Roughriders, who have been plagued with major injuries at the quarterback position. They should be encouraged by the play of Brett Smith in relief. Against Calgary, he threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns while adding another 54 yards on the ground. Saskatchewan is still averaging 25.6 points a game.

The RedBlacks have now lost their last two games SU (1-1 ATS) after a posting a solid 4-2 start both SU and ATS. The total went OVER the closing 50-point line on Sunday and it has now gone OVER in their last four games. Veteran CFL signal-caller Henry Burris lit-up Toronto’s secondary in the losing effort with 426 yards passing while completing 32-of-36 attempts.

Betting Trends

Saskatchewan won both meetings last season SU with the series tied 1-1 ATS. The total went OVER in both contests with the Roughriders posting a total of 73 points in the two victories.

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At the Gate - Friday

August 27, 2015

The big day is almost here, with American Pharoah coming into Saturday’s $1.6 million Travers (G1) looking as good as he has all year, but first we have a pretty good card coming up on Friday afternoon.

We have six stakes restricted to New York breds on tap, and while a pair drew small fields, we have some good betting opportunities.

The stakes action starts in the opener with the $100,000 Funny Cide for juveniles. Just five go to the post led by the Todd Pletcher trained Sudden Surprise (7-5) who was a good looking maiden winner in the slop on July 30.

The third race on the card is the $200,000 Fleet Indian for three-year-old fillies that drew a compact field of five. Pletcher again will send out the morning line favorite in Temper Mint Patty (1-1), who won the New York Oaks at Finger Lakes in her last outing by 9 ¼ lengths.

The Seeking the Ante is for two-year-old fillies with the James Ryerson trained She’s All Ready the even money favorite. She went gate to wire at the Spa on Aug. 7 to break her maiden in her debut.

We will see familiar faces in the $150,000 West Point. King Kreesa (2-1), Kharafa (4-1) and Lubash (5-2) take turns beating each other and it’s tough to tell who’s turn it is today.

The $150,000 Yaddo drew a field of 10 fillies and mares going 1 1/16 miles on the inner turf course. The Christophe Clement trained Discreet Marq exits graded company and will appreciate the return to the state bred ranks. She is the 4-5 morning line favorite.

The $250,000 Albany drew seven three-year-olds that will go nine furlongs on the main track. New York Derby winner Force is the 3-1 morning line favorite. Pletcher will send out One Sided and New York Derby fourth Good Luck Gus might be able to turn the tables in his third start off the bench.

Here is today’s opening race from Saratoga to get the day off to a good start:

SAR Race 1 The Funny Cide (1:00 ET)
4 Manipulated 8-5
3 Sudden Surprise 7-5
1 No Entiendo 4-1
2 Dr. Shane 8-1

Analysis: Manipulated stalked the early pace, came with a wide run and ran them down in the stretch to win the state bred Rockville Centre in his debut. He gets an extra half furlong here and has worked sharply since his unveiling for the Jerkens barn. He is out of the stakes winner Silver Knockers ($249,658).

Sudden Surprise went gate to wire in the slop to break his maiden and earn the top last out speed fig. He was sent off at nearly 5-1 in a field of 10 for the Pletcher barn. He could get some pace pressure here and question is whether he can run back to that effort over a fast surface. The price is going to end up light.

Wagering
WIN: #4 to win at 8-5 or better.
EX: 4 / 1,3
TRI: no play

Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Saratoga:

SAR Race 10 The Albany (6:03 ET)
1 Good Luck Gus 5-1
7 Force 3-1
2 One Sided 7-2
5 Battle of Evermore 4-1

Analysis: Good Luck Gus finished behind a couple of these last out when fourth in the state bred New York Derby. He may have been a bit short coming off just a sprint effort in his first go since last December. The colt makes his third start off the bench here for the RRod barn and looks capable of moving forward off his last outing. He has enough pedigree to handle nine furlongs, by Look At Lucky out of a Deputy Minister mare and I like the switch back to Saez.

Force was the winner of the New York Derby in his stakes debut in a sharp effort. The Casse trainee has taken to the Spa main track with a couple of bullet drills. It took him five tries to break his maiden but is coming off his career best effort and looks capable of moving forward off his last effort.

Wagering
WIN: #1 to win at 7-2 or better.
EX: 1,7 / 1,2,5,7
TRI: 1,7 / 1,2,5,7 / 1,2,4,5,7

Live Longshots:
These are price plays for exotic players looking to find a couple of extra contenders to use in their trifecta and superfecta wagers. Or for those with smaller bankrolls, you might want to get in a small win-place wager.

Saratoga
R1: #2 Dr. Shane 8-1
R3: #2 Congaroo 15-1
R5: #5 Crowd Control 12-1
R6: #4 Eloquent Ethel 20-1
R7: #1 Notacatbutallama 10-1
R8: #8 Slapstick 12-1
R9: #2 The Tea Cups 12-1
R9: #4 Selenite 8-1

Good luck today!

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Cubs, Dodgers clash in L.A.

August 28, 2015


CHICAGO CUBS (73-53) at LOS ANGELES DODGERS (70-56)

First pitch: Friday, 10:10 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: Los Angeles -195, Chicago +182, Total: 6

A couple of National League clubs looking to extend their season into the playoffs, the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, begin a series on Friday night.

It has been a quick turn-around for the Cubs as they went from being one of the worst teams in baseball to a force to be reckoned with in a tough division. They have gone on a recent tear, and since July 27th are 22-7 despite failing to win the last two games against the Giants. Over the three-game set they were outscored 18-11 and were manhandled by a score of 9-1 on Thursday when the offense managed a meager three hits and were just 1-for-4 with RISP. OF Kyle Schwarber (.273) has been huge since joining the big league club and already has 12 long balls in his 44 games with four of them coming in the last 10 contests.

The Dodgers lead the NL West by 2.5 games over San Francisco despite going a poor 3-5 in their most recent eight-game road trip. They had lost each of the first five games on the trip, but salvaged some victories with a sweep of the Reds in which they outscored Cincinnati 13-5. They capped off the set with a 1-0 win on Thursday, going 2-for-10 with RISP and backing the outstanding effort (7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 9 K) from starter Zack Greinke. It will be interesting to see if OF Yasiel Puig (.256) is able to play as he is currently riding a 10-game hitting streak, going 13-for-38 (.342) with two homers, four RBIs and five runs during that time.

A great pitching matchup will take place in this one as RHP Jason Hammel (7-5, 3.35 ERA) of Chicago goes against one of the true aces in the game; LHP Clayton Kershaw (10-6, 2.29 ERA).

The Cubs have been a fantastic road team this year, going 35-27 (.565) when traveling as they go up against one of the best road teams in Los Angeles who are 42-20 (.677) at home.

Since 2013, these two clubs have played each other 18 times with the Dodgers holding a 12-6 edge overall while going 3-3 at home during that time.

They played a four-game series at Wrigley Field back in late June, and the teams split the four contests with L.A. outscoring the Cubs 11-7. Trends show that Chicago is 16-5 (.762) on the road when the total is seven or less this season as it is a meager 27-43 (.386) after having won five or six of its last seven contests in the past three years.

There are plenty of injuries that could affect the outcome of this game with OF Dexter Fowler (Shin) questionable and OF Jorge Soler (Oblique) possibly shelved for Chicago while 1B Adrian Gonzalez (Knee) and OF Yasiel Puig (Hamstring) are questionable for the Dodgers with 2B Howie Kendrick (Hamstring) on the DL.

Hammel is in the midst of a career year and has been solid over the past few years, posting an ERA lower than 3.50 in two of the last three seasons. Only once during that time did he have double-digit wins as he failed to get more than 26 starts in both 2012 and 2013. One key factor for his success this year has been his career-best strikeout numbers (9.1 K/9) and control (1.9 BB/9).

The one issue that the righty faces are homers (1.25 HR/9), but his numbers seem sustainable with a FIP (Fielder Independent Pitching) mark of 3.64. Hammel has failed to give his club many innings in recent starts, getting through at least six frames just twice in his last 10 outings, with his team going 5-5 in that time. The 32-year-old has had issues against the Dodgers in his career, going 2-4 (6-5 team record) with a 4.94 ERA (1.52 WHIP), but dominated them (7.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 6 K) in a winning effort back in June.

OF Andre Ethier has pegged Hammel for nine hits in 27 at-bats (.333) and taken him yard twice (9 RBIs). On the other hand, SS Jimmy Rollins (3-for-17, 1 HR, 4 RBIs) and 1B Adrian Gonzalez (6-for-35, 2 doubles, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 7 K) have each gone yard against him, but have struggled overall.

The Chicago bullpen has gone 30-20 with a 3.55 ERA (1.26 WHIP) and they have gone 38-for-54 (70%) in save chances. Hector Rondon (1.55 ERA, 24 saves) has four blown saves on the year and has given up a mere 43 hits in 58 innings of work.

Kershaw has been the most dominant pitcher in baseball going back to the 2009 campaign and after a rough start to this year, has settled back in to his dominant self. Over his last nine starts he has given up a total of seven runs and is 5-0 as he posted five performances of at least eight innings and zero runs allowed during that stretch.

In that time he also owned an 82:7 K/BB ratio in 70 innings of work. Overall he is striking out a career-high 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings and has continued to show amazing control (1.6 BB/9). Kershaw is also getting the opposition to hit it on the ground a career-best 52.6% of the time and that has aided him in once again doing a great job of keeping the ball in the park (0.61 HR/9).

He’s been solid over seven starts against the Cubs, going 4-3 with a 2.36 ERA (1.14 WHIP), but failed to get the victory against them in June after going seven innings with three runs allowed on four hits. OF Dexter Fowler is questionable for this one, but if he is able to play he should give his team a boost as he is 17-for-40 (.425) with three extra-base hits against the lefty while the SS Starlin Castro and C Miguel Montero are a combined 8-for-49 (.163) with 16 strikeouts in the matchup.

The Dodgers relievers have gone 23-23 with a 4.14 ERA (1.30 WHIP) and have successfully saved 34-of-53 (64%) games. Kenley Jansen (2.52 ERA, 25 saves) has 63 strikeouts with a mere 22 hits allowed over 35.2 innings of work.

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Standings

Regular Season Standings

AMERICAN - EAST

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

Toronto Blue Jays 71 56 .559 0 40-23 31-33 7-3 L-1

New York Yankees 69 57 .548 1 37-26 32-31 5-5 L-2

Baltimore Orioles 63 64 .496 8 37-25 26-39 2-8 L-1

Tampa Bay Rays 63 64 .496 8 32-33 31-31 5-5 W-1

Boston Red Sox 58 69 .457 13 33-32 25-37 6-4 W-1



AMERICAN - CENTRAL

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

Kansas City Royals 78 49 .614 0 45-21 33-28 7-3 W-1

Minnesota Twins 65 62 .512 13 38-24 27-38 6-4 L-1

Chicago White Sox 60 66 .476 17 32-30 28-36 5-5 W-1

Cleveland Indians 60 66 .476 17 26-34 34-32 6-4 W-2

Detroit Tigers 60 67 .472 18 30-35 30-32 4-6 L-1



AMERICAN - WEST

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

Houston Astros 71 57 .555 0 45-21 26-36 7-3 W-2

Texas Rangers 65 61 .516 5 29-32 36-29 6-4 W-1

Los Angeles Angels 65 62 .512 5 39-27 26-35 5-5 W-1

Seattle Mariners 59 69 .461 12 29-36 30-33 4-6 L-1

Oakland Athletics 55 73 .430 16 30-36 25-37 4-6 L-2



NATIONAL - EAST

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

New York Mets 71 56 .559 0 42-21 29-35 8-2 W-7

Washington Nationals 64 62 .508 6 35-25 29-37 6-4 W-1

Atlanta Braves 54 73 .425 17 33-26 21-47 1-9 L-2

Miami Marlins 51 77 .398 20 30-36 21-41 3-7 L-2

Philadelphia Phillies 50 78 .391 21 28-34 22-44 4-6 L-4



NATIONAL - CENTRAL

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

St. Louis Cardinals 82 45 .646 0 46-19 36-26 7-3 W-5

Pittsburgh Pirates 77 49 .611 4 44-20 33-29 8-2 W-2

Chicago Cubs 73 53 .579 8 39-26 34-27 6-4 L-2

Milwaukee Brewers 53 74 .417 29 28-38 25-36 4-6 L-4

Cincinnati Reds 52 74 .413 29 29-35 23-39 1-9 L-3



NATIONAL - WEST

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak

Los Angeles Dodgers 70 56 .556 0 42-20 28-36 5-5 W-3

San Francisco Giants 68 59 .535 2 37-25 31-34 4-6 W-2

Arizona Diamondbacks 62 65 .488 8 30-33 32-32 4-6 L-4

San Diego Padres 62 65 .488 8 31-30 31-35 6-4 L-1

Colorado Rockies 51 74 .408 18 27-36 24-38 4-6 W-2

Updated Fri Aug 28 12:04 PM EDT

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Standings

Wild Card Standings

AMERICAN

Team Win Loss Percent GB

New York Yankees 69 57 0.548 +4

Texas Rangers 65 61 0.516 0.0

Minnesota Twins 65 62 0.512 0.5

Los Angeles Angels 65 62 0.512 0.5

Baltimore Orioles 63 64 0.496 2.5

Tampa Bay Rays 63 64 0.496 2.5

Chicago White Sox 60 66 0.476 5.0

Cleveland Indians 60 66 0.476 5.0

Detroit Tigers 60 67 0.472 5.5

Seattle Mariners 59 69 0.461 7.0

Boston Red Sox 58 69 0.457 7.5

Oakland Athletics 55 73 0.430 11.0



NATIONAL

Team Win Loss Percent GB

Pittsburgh Pirates 77 49 0.611 +4

Chicago Cubs 73 53 0.579 0.0

San Francisco Giants 68 59 0.535 5.5

Washington Nationals 64 62 0.508 9.0

Arizona Diamondbacks 62 65 0.488 11.5

San Diego Padres 62 65 0.488 11.5

Atlanta Braves 54 73 0.425 19.5

Milwaukee Brewers 53 74 0.417 20.5

Cincinnati Reds 52 74 0.413 21.0

Colorado Rockies 51 74 0.408 21.5

Miami Marlins 51 77 0.398 23.0

Philadelphia Phillies 50 78 0.391 24.0


Updated Fri Aug 28 12:04 PM EDT

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RECAPPING THURSDAY'S ACTION:

MLB: 6 - 6 - 0

WNBA: 1 - 1 - 0

CFL: 0 - 0

NFL: 0 - 0 - 0


WNBA JUNE/ JULY RECORD/ AUGUST :

*****...............................21 - 23 - 2
DOUBLE PLAY....................51 - 40 - 1
TRIPLE PLAY......................25 - 19
SLAM DUNK.......................31 - 23

MLB RECORD FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST:

*****.............................115 - 137 - 1 .....................,........- 12.92
double play......................181 - 191 - 2 ..............................- 25.52
triple play........................100 - 90 - 2 .................................. - 6.61
grand slam......................101 - 93 - 4.....................,.,............- 21.67
double grand slam.............17 - 16....................................... - 6.24
underdog of the year.........0 - 1...........................................- 8.00


CFL JUNE/JULY/ AUGUST RECORD:

SINGLE PLAY.................................2 - 3
DOUBLE PLAY................................8 - 14
TRIPLE PLAY..................................11 - 4
BLOW OUT.....................................4 - 3

NFL PRESEASON RECORD:

SINGLE PLAY..................................... 12 - 8
DOUBLE PLAY.................................... 10 - 14
TRIPLE PLAY ..................................... 4 - 6 - 1
BLOW OUT......................................... 1 - 1

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Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Phillies' attendance is down 19,000 a game from three years ago.

-- Johnny Manziel (elbow) won't play in Browns' last two preseason games, which makes it obvious that Josh McCown will be the Browns' #1 QB in two weeks.

-- Angels are 4-13 in last 17 road games; their series win at Detroit was their first road series win since July 7-8 in Denver.

-- RIP Darryl Dawkins, whose thunderous dunks helped bring about the collapsible rims you see on baskets today.

-- Eagles-Packers total was 49 Thursday morning, was later bet down to 48; 49 was going to be the highest total in an NFL exhibition game since at least 2004.

-- Yasmani Grandal grounded into three double plays yesterday, the first Dodger to do that since Milton Bradley in 2004.


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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here.......

13) Texas Rangers' TV analyst (former GM) Tom Grieve was pleading with fans not to reach for broken bats that fly into the stands, since they could get hurt. Grieve will be happy to learn the Phillies will be the first team to extend netting behind home plate to beyond the dugouts down each line. Someone was going to get hurt badly otherwise.

12) Grieve was saying that it was foolish to reach for a broken bat "since it is worthless and can hurt you". Well, those broken bats that don't fly into the stands find their way into the team's gift shop, where they get sold for at least $100 each. Not worthless.

11) Also in Philadelphia, a young boy had a double hand transplant; was cool seeing his face as he used his new hands (with casts on) for the first time. Imagine being the surgeon who gives a little kid the use of hands? Must be an excellent feeling.

10) Curt Schilling has apparently been suspended by ESPN for a controversial tweet earlier this week. So much for freedom of speech, it doesn't exist too much anymore. Who gives a rat's ass what Schilling says about anything? He has the right to express any beliefs he has, even if they're offensive. Thats what America is all about, at least that is what it is supposed to be about..

9) White Sox are 60-66, a disappointing team, but they're 26-15 in games where the winning run scores from the 7th inning on. Not sure if that pins the blame on starting pitchers, or on the starting lineup not hitting well early in games. It kind of gets manager Robin Ventura off the hook a little bit, since he fares well in close games.

8) White Sox wore 1976 throwback uniforms last night, the white jerseys with dark blue lettering and collars. Yes, collars. I actually thought they were kind of sharp.

7) Lot of rumors that Cavaliers may hold Kyrie Irving (broken kneecap) out until after Christmas; he hurt his knee in the first game of the NBA Finals. Would be a big loss for Cleveland. Irving seems to get hurt a lot.

6) HBO's Hard Knocks should be very interesting next week; three days after Brian Hoyer was named Houston's starting QB, backup Ryan Mallett missed practice, and the team said "he overselpt", to which I call BS. NFL quarterbacks do not oversleep, because teams have employees who would wake them up. He is mad because he isn't the starter and now the team has a problem on its hands.

5) Not sure why I thought of this today but I did; in 1987, I went to a Cardinal-Met doubleheader at Shea Stadium; our seats were good, second level just to first base side of home plate.

Early in the first game, Mets SS Kevin Elster hits a foul ball and the guy three seats to my left catches the ball. No big deal, but next time Elster comes up, same pitcher on mound, Elster hits another foul ball, right to the same guy sitting three seats to my left.. What are the odds of that?

4) Reliever Steve Cishek pitched in 32 games for Miami this year, putting 51 men on base in 32 IP, 19 of whom scored, so the Marlins traded him to first-place St Louis, where he has pitched in 13 games, putting 13 men on base in 11.1 IP, only one of whom scored. Why do guys play better for one team than another? Is it explainable?

3) Long time ago, there used to be a gameshow called Password, where one partner would give word clues to his partner, trying to get him/her to say the "password". When I heard about the Derrick Rose he says/she says rape debacle yesterday, the first thing that came into my head was something like this........

"Allen, players, you at home....the password is........'extortion'"

2) In order for players to be playoff eligible, they have to be on their team's 40-man roster before the calendar turns to September, so we figure to see some deals made between now and Monday night. Fernando Rodney was dealt to the Cubs last night, in on eof the first trades like that-- there figure to be more.

1) Now there are rumors that the Redskins' offensive line doesn't like Robert Griffin III and that he didn't have a concussion two weeks ago, they were just using it as an excuse so he didn't have to talk to the press. How can they ever play him now? This is a complete disaster; what other team would be stupid enough to trade for him?

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MLB

Friday, August 28


Pirates Liriano red-hot at PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Francisco Liriano has been red-hot at PNC Park, leading the Pirates to an 8-0 record in his last eight starts there.

Liriano has pitched to a 3.33 ERA in those eight starts to go along with 52 strikeouts to 20 walks.

Liriano takes his familiar place on the mound at home today when the Pirates host Jonathan Gray and Colorado Rockies. The Pirates are currently big -248 favorites.


Nationals cash as heavy favorites

The Washington Nationals tend to get the job done when they're supposed to, going 21-5 in their last 26 when listed as a favorite of -201 or greater.

That is exactly what the Nats will be when they welcome the Miami Marlins to town Friday, currently listed at a big -265.

The Nationals send ace Max Scherzer (11-10, 2.79 ERA) to the mound to take on the Marlins Adam Conley (1-1, 4.88 ERA).

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MLB

Short Sheet

Friday, August 28

Miami at Washington, 7:05 EST
MIAMI: 46-23 OVER after batting .225 or worse over a 5 game span
SCHERZER: WASHINGTON 19-1 SU against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST
COLORADO: 41-35 SU after having won 2 of their last 3 games
LIRIANO: PITTSBURGH 9-0 SU in the second half of the season

San Diego at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
SAN DIEGO: 34-21 SU when the money line is -100 to -150
PHILADELPHIA: 50-25 SU after allowing 8 runs or more 2 straight games

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 EST
CINCINNATI: 21-11 SU in road games after having lost 12 or more of their last 15 games
MILWAUKEE: 7-17 SU after 3 or more consecutive losses

Chicago at LA Dodgers, 10:10 EST
CHICAGO CUBS: 16-6 SU on the road when the total is 7 or less
LA DODGERS: 4-11 SU after a game with a combined score of 2 runs or less

St. Louis at San Francisco, 10:15 EST
ST LOUIS: 47-26 SU after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
LEAKE: San Francisco 3-10 SU in home games after giving up <=2 earned runs in his last 2 outings

Detroit at Toronto, 7:05 EST
DETROIT: 20-11 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
TORONTO: 38-53 SU after batting .333 or better over a 5 game span since

LA Angels at Cleveland, 7:10 EST
LA ANGELS: 17-7 SU after shutting out their opponent
CLEVELAND: 6-12 SU after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 7:10 EST
KANSAS CITY: 78-49 SU in all games
TAMPA BAY: 55-67 SU after 2 or more consecutive home games

Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 EST
BALTIMORE: 52-37 SU after having lost 2 of their last 3 games
TEXAS: 62-80 SU in home games

Seattle at CHI White Sox, 8:10 EST
SEATTLE: 30-16 SU in road games after scoring 2 runs or less
DANKS: CHICAGO is 8-24 SU when playing on Friday

Houston at Minnesota, 8:10 EST
HOUSTON: 71-57 SU in all games
MINNESOTA: 118-134 SU in home games in August games

Boston at NY Mets, 7:10 EST
BOSTON: 17-29 SU on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5
NY METS: 56-17 SU as a favorite of -110 or higher

NY Yankees at Atlanta, 7:35 EST
NY YANKEES: 26-13 SU in road games after batting .240 or worse over a 10 game span
ATLANTA: 52-77 SU in the second half of the season

Oakland at Arizona, 9:40 EST
Oakland: 23-11 SU in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs
ARIZONA: 48-66 SU after 4 or more consecutive home games

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MLB

Friday, August 28


Pitcher change announced - Trevor Bauer, Cleveland

Cleveland vs. LA Angels on August 28 at 7:10 PM. Previous Starter: Danny Salazar.


Athletics have been cashing as road favorites

It has been a disappointing season for the Oakland Athletics, but at least they've been cashing for their backers as road favorites lately, going 7-0 in their last seven games when that is the case.

They will be facing some slight chalk Friday when they begin an interleague series with in Arizona against the Diamondbacks, currently listed at -114.

The A's send ace Sonny Gray (12-5, 2.10 ERA) to the mound to take on the D-Backs Chase Anderson (6-5, 4.28 ERA).


Blue Jays giving Dickey support, leading to wins

Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey has been solid this season for the Blue Jays, but has needed some support from his bats recently and they have delivered.

The Jays are scoring 7.14 runs per game in his last seven starts, all resulting in Toronto wins.

Dickey gets the call tonight as the Blue Jays open a home series against the visiting Detroit Tigers and lefty Matt Boyd.

The Blue Jays are currently -200 favorites with a total of 9.5.


Mets beating up on bad teams

The New York Mets are not taking mercy when they take on lesser teams, going 22-4 in their last 26 games against teams with a losing record.

The Mets welcome the AL East basement dwelling Boston Red Sox to town for a three-game interleague series.

The Mets are currently heavy -199 favorites as they send Matt Harvey (11-7, 2.57 ERA) to the hill to take on the Red Sox Henry Owens (2-1, 4.50 ERA).

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Diamond Trends - Friday

August 28, 2015


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Angels are 0-12 since Sep 27, 2014 on the road vs a team that has won at least their last two games.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- None

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Angels are 13-0 OU since May 18, 2015 on the road it is the first game of the series.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Reds are 0-10 since Jul 24, 2015 when seeking same season revenge vs their opponents starting pitcher.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Athletics are 0-10 OU since May 23, 2015 after a loss in which they allowed 12+ hits.

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Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores

9:05 PM EDT

285 TORONTO ARGONAUTS 48 48 48.5 +210
286 EDMONTON ESKIMOS -3.5 -5.5 -15 / -5.5 / -5.5 -09 -5.5 -250

TOR-QB-Ricky Ray-OUT | EDM-QB-Mike Reilly-OUT | TV: ESPN2, DTV: 209

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CFL Consensus Picks

SIDES (ATS)

Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds

9:00 PM Toronto +5 379 45.88% Edmonton -5 447 54.12% View View


TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)

Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds

9:00 PM Toronto 48.5 379 52.93% Edmonton 48.5 337 47.07% View View

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Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores

7:05 PM EDT

651 PHOENIX MERCURY 144.5u09 143.5o21 / 144 / 144.5 143.5 +165
652 WASHINGTON MYSTICS -2 -17 -3 -15 / -3 / -4 -4.5 -185

PHO-G-Diana Taurasi-OUT

7:05 PM EDT

653 ATLANTA DREAM 160.5o28 162 / 162.5 / 161.5 162 +315
654 INDIANA FEVER -8 -05 -8 -01 / -8 / -8.5 -8 -390

7:35 PM EDT

655 MINNESOTA LYNX 144o05 145 / 146 / 146.5 147 +140
656 NEW YORK LIBERTY -1.5 -2 / -2.5 / -2.5 -15 -3 -15 -160

MIN-G-Seimone Augustus-OUT | TV: NBA, DTV: 216

8:05 PM EDT

657 LOS ANGELES SPARKS -2.5 -05 -2.5 -07 / -3 / -2.5 -05 -2 -05 -125
658 TULSA SHOCK 151.5o05 151.5o05 / 152.5 / 152.5o21 153 +105

LA-F-Nnemkadi Ogwumike-? | Tul-G-Skylar Diggins-OUT | Tul-F-Glory Johnson-OUT

10:05 PM EDT

659 SA STARS 148o05 148.5 / 148.5u14 / 148 147.5 +160
660 SEATTLE STORM -3 -08 -3 -08 / -3.5 -4 -180

TV: NBA, DTV: 216

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Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores

7:30 PM EDT

251 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 44.5 44u13 / 44 / 44.5 44 +101
252 CAROLINA PANTHERS PK -1 / PK / -1 -15 -1.5 -121

NE-QB-Tom Brady-OUT | FAIR, EAST WIND 3-8. GAME TEMP 78, RH 55% HEAT INDEX 80

8:00 PM EDT

253 TENNESSEE TITANS 43 42.5 / 42 / 41.5 40.5 +215
254 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS -4.5 -6.5 / -6.5 -15 / -6 -5.5 -265

MOSTLY CLOUDY, 40% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. SOUTH WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 78, RH 71% HEAT INDEX 81

8:00 PM EDT

255 DETROIT LIONS 42 41.5 / 41 / 40 39.5 +105
256 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS -2 -2 / -1 -2 -125

TV: CBS | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. EAST WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 81, RH 74% HEAT INDEX 86