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Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak

New York Liberty 20 8 0.714 0 10-3 10-5 11-6 8-2 W-2

Chicago Sky 18 12 0.600 3 11-4 7-8 13-7 6-4 L-1

Indiana Fever 17 12 0.586 3 9-6 8-6 10-8 6-4 L-3

Washington Mystics 16 12 0.571 4 10-5 6-7 8-10 5-5 L-1

Connecticut Sun 13 17 0.433 8 7-9 6-8 5-14 2-8 W-1

Atlanta Dream 12 17 0.414 8 7-7 5-10 8-10 5-5 L-1



WESTERN CONFERENCE

Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak

Minnesota Lynx 20 10 0.667 0 11-3 9-7 15-5 5-5 W-1

Phoenix Mercury 17 13 0.567 3 11-4 6-9 13-6 4-6 L-2

Tulsa Shock 15 14 0.517 4 10-5 5-9 8-10 5-5 W-5

Los Angeles Sparks 12 18 0.400 8 7-8 5-10 9-11 6-4 W-1

Seattle Storm 9 20 0.310 10 7-7 2-13 7-11 4-6 W-2

San Antonio Stars 7 23 0.233 13 7-8 0-15 5-14 1-9 L-7


Updated Tue Sep 1 10:07 AM EDT

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Eagles get attention in Vegas

August 31, 2015

You never want to get too excited about what happens during the NFL preseason, but it’s hard not to be a little giddy about what’s going on with the Philadelpha Eagles, who have won all three of their games by an average score of 38-17.

Yes, it’s preseason, but the Philly offense is clicking no matter who is throwing the ball, and its been quite impressive. Both Sam Bradford and Mark Sanchez have been super stars at quarterback combining for six TDs and no picks. The offense has averaged 429 yards per game, 150 of them on the ground.

While most sports books and oddsmakers don’t adjust their power ratings too rapidly due to what happened in preseason games, the Eagles have become an exception.

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has dropped the Eagles odds to win the Super Bowl from 12/1 last week down to 8/1 on Monday due to a combination of bets taken and air moves.

“We’ve made by far the best biggest power ratings adjustment on the Eagles out of all the teams in preseason,” said SuperBook assistant manager Jeff Sherman.

“We’ve cut their future prices and made an adjustment in their opener at Atlanta to (Eagles) minus-3 even.”

In mid-July, the Eagles were a pick ‘em in that game.

The Westgate staff also adjusted their NFL games of the year with the Sept. 20 home date against the Cowboys where Philly is now -3.5 after being -2.5 in July. That’s a big leap over the key number of ‘3’ in a divisional game and is the equivalent of about 2 points.

Current Eagles point-spreads at Westgate Game of the Year Odds:

Sept. 13: Eagles -3 (+100) at Falcons
Sept. 20: Cowboys at Eagles -3.5
Oct. 11: Saints at Eagles -5.5
Oct. 25: Giants at Eagles -6.5
Nov. 8: Eagles at Cowboys -3 (+100)
Nov. 26: Eagles -1 at Lions
Dec. 26: Redskins at Eagles -8.5
Jan. 3: Eagles -3 at Giants

In July, the Eagles season win total at the Westgate was 9.5 UNDER -130, but between OVER wagers and adjusting on air, the Eagles are now 9.5 OVER -150.

“They’re a popular team right now with bettors in future play and individual games,” Sherman said. “They’re a fun team to watch. This fast pace is the style people like.”

Nick Bogdanovich over at William Hill says the small bettors have been hitting the Eagles hard during the preseason with the popular parlay of EAGLES and OVER.

“They’ve been doing very well,” Bogdanovich said of the bettors who have gone 3-0 with a 13-to-5 parlay in the first three preseason games.

Part of the appeal of this Eagles squad, besides blowing teams out, is the no-nonsense approach by head coach Chip Kelly and Sherman says he’s been watching Kelly closely since shaking things up in his first two years with Philly.

“He’s taken a lot of criticism the past two years for doing things his way and getting the people he wants on his team, but I think we’re starting to see the effect of his overall plan now.”

They were going have to a tough time replacing DeSean Jackson. No problem for Chip. They may even regret letting Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy and Nick Foles leave, but there is no signs of that regret in preseason so far as it appears everyone is buying into Chip Kelly’s system, even the sports books.

Only the Seahawks (9/2), Packers (6/1), and Colts (7/1) have lower Super Bowl odds than the Eagles at the Westgate. Dallas, who is listed as 11/10 co-favorite with Philadelphia to win the NFC East, is 14/1 to win the Super Bowl.

It’s only preseason, but if the sports books are taking serious notice of the Eagles in these meaningless games, the bettors should as well. And it’s not just the offense that is impressing, it’s their defense as well. Preseason or not, they did a pretty good job against the decent playoff offenses of Indianapolis, Baltimore and Green Bay albiet no Aaron Rodgers.

Whether it’s Bradford staying healthy or Sanchez eventually piloting the ship, you wouldn’t be going out on a limb saying Philly will be at least 10-6 this season which has been their record the past two seasons.

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LATEST NFL NEWS

Ravens place S Matt Elam (biceps) on injured reserve
by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer
(10:14 am ET) The Ravens announced Tuesday they have placed four players on the season-ending injury reserve list, including safety Matt Elam, per a team release.
Elam tore his bicep on the first day the team put on pads in camp, so his designation to the injury list is not a surprise.

In addition to Elam, cornerback Chris Greenwood, linebacker Steve Means and tight end Allen Reisner are sidelined for the season.

Report: Seahawks to sign ex-Bills RB Fred Jackson
by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer
(9:35 am ET) One day after surprisingly being released by the Bills, veteran running back Fred Jackson is headed to the Seahawks, where he will serve as Marshawn Lynch's primary backup, per NFL.com insider Ian Rapoport.
Lynch and Jackson are old friends, and his addition in Seattle's backfield gives the Seahawks a solid pass-catcher and experienced presence, seemingly spelling the end of Christine Michael's time with the team.

Report: Patriots acquire WR Jalen Saunders from Saints
by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer
(9:22 am ET) The Patriots made a deal Tuesday, reportedly trading for wide receiver and return specialist Jalen Saunders in return for a conditional draft pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Saunders was drafted by the Jets last season, but played on the practice squads of the Cardinals and Seahawks before joining the Saints. He had lost his return job to Marcus Murphy in the preseason.

Eagles LB Kiko Alonso dealing with knee issue
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Eagles linebacker Kiko Alonso said he has been bothered by a nagging knee issue, which flared up before Saturday's preseason game, reports Philly.com.
Alonso was able to practice Monday, but coach Chip Kelly was unsure if he would play in Thursday's final preseason game.

"He's looked sharp in practice, but games and practice are a little bit different," Kelly said. "We'll see where he is. But we're hopeful to get him back out there [in games]."

Report: Raiders waive Kenbrell Thompkins
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Raiders parted ways with wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins on Monday, a source told NBCSports.com. Thompkins caught six passes for 53 yards in two games last season.

Cowboys remove Rolando McClain from PUP list
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Cowboys removed linebacker Rolando McClain from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list on Monday, reports The Dallas Morning News.
McClain is recovering from offseason knee surgery, but must serve a four-game suspension before returning in the regular season.

Report: Raiders part ways with running back Trent Richardson
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Raiders released running back Trent Richardson on Monday, sources told ESPN.com. The former first-round pick rushed for 519 yards on 159 attempts last season.

Ravens place Matt Elam on IR
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Ravens safety Matt Elam will miss the 2015 season after he was placed on injured reserve Monday, reports ESPN. Elam suffered a torn biceps during training camp and will need surgery.

Packers release five players
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Packers parted ways with LB Tavarus Dantzler, T Ebbele Fabbians, LB Josh Francis, DT Lavon Hooks and T Vince Kowalski on Monday, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Josh Boyce, Dekoda Watson among five players released by Patriots
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Patriots released five players Monday. They were WR Josh Boyce, WR Jonathan Krause, TE Jimmay Mundine, DL Joe Vellano and LB Dekoda Watson.
Cowboys QB Brandon Weeden clears concussion protocol
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Cowboys quarterback Brandon Weeden will practice Monday after clearing the league's concussion protocol, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Weeden suffered the injury during a preseason game.

Giants WR Victor Cruz remains hopeful of being ready by opener
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz remains sidelined with a calf injury and has yet to be cleared to jog. However, the veteran wide receiver is still hopeful he will play in the season opener and hopes to practice next week.
"I think we're just being careful, cautious with it," Cruz said, per ESPN.com. "Calves are tricky. Once they feel healed and once they feel OK, you can go out here and mess it up again. So you want to make sure that it's fully healed and fully recovered once you step back out there on the field.

"Not that I haven't been able to [jog] but they don't want me to right now. They just want me to sit down and let it heal, let it repair itself and things like that."

Rams place cornerback E.J. Gaines on injured reserve
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Rams cornerback E.J. Gaines will miss the 2015 season after being placed on injured reserve, the team announced Monday. Gaines recently underwent surgery to repair a Lisfranc foot injury

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce leaves practice Monday due to leg injury
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce left practice Monday due to a leg injury, according to The Kansas City Star.
Kelce walked off the field under his own power, but the extent of the injury is unknown. Trainer Rick Burkholder said the team will have an update on Kelce’s condition Tuesday.

Kelce had a breakout season in 2014, totaling 67 catches for 862 yards and five touchdowns. He is expected to play a key role again in the Chiefs' passing game.

Rams make roster moves Monday
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Rams parted ways with 11 players on Monday. Among the players cut were Steven Baker, Travis Bond , Imoan Claiborne, Jay Hughes, Tyler Ott, Michael Palardy, Tyler Slavin, Brad Smelley, Korey Toomer and David Wang.
Moreover, the team terminated the contract of wide receiver Damian Williams.

Redskins cut Willie Smith, 10 others
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Offensive tackle Willie Smith was one of 10 cuts made by the Redskins on Monday. Also released were Tajh Hasson, Trey Wolfe, DreQuan Hoskey Alonzo Highsmith, Dyshawn Davis, Chase Dixon, Ernst Brun Jr., Devin Mahina and Bryce Quigley. Kicker Ty Long was cut Sunday.

Broncos' Emmanuel Sanders participates in team drills
by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was able to partake in team drills Monday for the first time in two weeks, the team announced. Sanders had not been able to be a full participant at practice because of a hamstring injury.

Ankle injury not expected to keep Bucs' Jameis Winston out of opener
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said Monday rookie quarterback Jameis Winston is dealing with a sprained right ankle, according to The Tampa Tribune.
While the injury is not expected to keep Winston from starting the season opener against the Titans, Koetter admitted the ankle injury is having a negative impact on his play.

“It’s affecting him a little bit,” Koetter said. “If you’ve ever had (a sprained ankle) and had to move around and cut and plant, it can be painful. But it’s easily something he can get through. He’ll be ready to go. He’ll be full-speed by Tennessee. It’s not anything he can’t play on.”

Vikings waive T Carter Bykowski, place CB Josh Robinson on PUP list
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Vikings announced Monday they waived tackle Carter Bykowski. They also placed cornerback Josh Robinson (pectoral) on the PUP list, which means he will miss the first six weeks of the season.

Lions place CB Chris Owens on IR, release eight players
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Lions placed cornerback Chris Owens on injured reserve Monday. They also released tight end Deon Butler, quarterback Garrett Gilbert, receiver Vernon Johnson, running back Desmond Martin, defensive tackle Roy Philon, cornerback Jocquel Skinner, cornerback R.J. Stanford and defensive end Erik Williams.

Falcons waive defensive back Jonathon Mincy
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Falcons waived defensive back Jonathon Mincy on Monday. He was an undrafted free agent out of Auburn.

Punter Dave Zastudil released among Cardinals' roster moves Monday
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Cardinals relased punter Dave Zastudil, LB Lorenzo Alexander, ILB Glenn Carson, G Nate Isles, ILB Edwin Jackson, ILB Andrae Kirk, S Shaq Richardson, TE Gannon Sinclair, WR Ryan Spadola and S Darren Woodard on Monday.
They also waived/injured wide receiver Travis Harvey (hamstring), who will be placed on injured reserve if he clears waivers.

49ers make a slew of roster moves Monday
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The 49ers waived 10 players on Monday. They were K Corey Acosta, LB Steve Beauharnais, CB Mylan Hicks, T Sean Hooey, WR Mario Hull, WR Chuck Jacobs, WR Nigel King, LB Shawn Lemon, FB Trey Millard and DL Lawrence Okoye.
Additionally, the 49ers placed G/C Daniel Kilgore on the PUP list to start the season and WR DeAndre Smelter on the NFI list. The team also placed WR Dres Anderson and LB Desmond Bishop on injured reserve.

Caldwell: Julius Thomas getting second opinion, might need surgery
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) Jaguars general manager David Caldwell said tight end Julius Thomas is getting a second opinion Tuesday on his broken index finger, which has kept him out since mid-August.
Caldwell said if Thomas needs surgery, then he will miss a few weeks at the start of the season.

ESPN reports Thomas is expected to need surgery and will miss 4-5 weeks, according to a source.

Bengals waive two players Monday
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(8/31/2015) The Bengals waived wide receiver Tevin Reese on Monday. They also waived/injured fullback Mark Weisman, who will revert to injured reserve if he is not claimed on waivers.

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MLB

Tuesday, September 1


Lefties dominating Marlins in recent contests

The Miami Marlins are just 3-12 in their last 15 games against left-handed pitching.

Miami faces another southpaw in Manuel Banuelos of the Atlanta Braves Tuesday. Justin Nicolino is slated to counter for the Fish.

Sportsbooks are presently offering Giancarlo Stanton and company in the -104 ballpark.


Indians go for seventh win in a row

It may be a little too late, but the Cleveland Indians are heating up and are going for their seventh consecutive win Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Tribe's streak has been fueled by a resurgent offense that has seen them outscore their opponents 41-16 during the six-game winning streak.

Cleveland faces long odds once again against the hot Blue Jays, currently listed at +181 road dogs and send Cody Anderson (2-3, 4.30 ERA) to the mound, while the Jays counter with Marco Estrada (11-8, 3.19 ERA).

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Diamond Trends - Tuesday

September 1, 2015


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Mets are 18-0 since Aug 26, 2012 as a favorite after scoring 3 runs or less and winning at home.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- None

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Red Sox are 0-14 OU since Oct 01, 2008 as a dog after a one run home win.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The White Sox are 0-11 since Apr 16, 2004 after an extra inning home win and it is the first game of a series

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Rays are 0-10-2 OU since Jun 20, 2014 vs a team that has lost at least their last four games and it is not the first game of a series.

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O's look to end skid

September 1, 2015


TAMPA BAY RAYS (65-66) at BALTIMORE ORIOLES (63-68)

First pitch: Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: Tampa Bay +115, Baltimore -125, Total: 8

The Orioles will be looking to prevent a six-game losing streak when they host the Rays Tuesday evening.

The Rays went into Baltimore on Monday and came away with a 6-3 victory behind a dominant performance on the mound by RHP Chris Archer. The Tampa Bay ace struck out six batters and didn’t allow a run in six innings of work and led his team to its third win in the past five games. The Orioles, meanwhile, have now lost five straight games and 11 of their past 12. This team was widely expected to be at the top of the AL East but has really disappointed and will now be looking to just turn things around in order to enter next season on a positive note.

On the mound for the Rays in this one will be LHP Drew Smyly (1-2, 3.81 ERA, 32 K) and he’ll be trying to outduel RHP Chris Tillman (9-9, 4.31 ERA, 92 K) on Tuesday. These two teams have split victories in 14 meetings this season, but the Rays are now 5-3 when they play in Baltimore on the year. They are also 15-12 against the Orioles in Baltimore over the past three seasons. Favoring Tampa Bay is the fact that the Orioles are just 22-33 against the money line in the second half of the season this year. Baltimore is, however, 35-17 against the money line when the total is 7 to 8.5 when Tillman is on the mound over the past two seasons.

OF Desmond Jennings (Knee), C Curt Casali (Hamstring) and OF Steven Souza (Hand) are on the DL for the Rays and J.J. Hardy (Groin) will be out until at least September for the Orioles.

The Rays are coming off of a victory and they’ll now send Drew Smyly out to the mound against an Orioles team that has really struggled to get anything going lately. Smyly has allowed just three earned runs over his past two starts, but the problem is that he has pitched just 9.3 innings total in those games. He has not been able to work his way late into games and the Rays can really use some more out of him moving forward. He should continue to get better as he gets healthier. 2B Logan Forsythe (.281, 15 HRs, 53 RBIs) comes into this game on a roll, going 5-for-8 over his past two games. He also has four multi-hit performances in his past 10 games. He’ll need to continue to get on base for this Rays team.

3B Evan Longoria (.267, 15 HRs, 58 RBIs) will be eager for this matchup with Chris Tillman. He has given the Baltimore starter nightmares in the past, going 16-for-43 with six homers and nine RBIs against him in his career. He also homered against the Orioles on Monday night. SS Asdrubal Cabrera (.262, 10 HRs, 39 RBIs) also left the yard last game with a two-run homer and he’ll be an x-factor against the Orioles on Tuesday. Cabrera is just 4-for-17 against Tillman in his career, but he does have a double and four RBIs in those meetings.

Chris Tillman has not pitched as well as he would have liked this season, but he’ll be excited to get on the mound in an effort to end his team’s struggles on Tuesday. Tillman has allowed nine earned runs in his past 19.2 innings on the mound. The Orioles, however, have lost the past two times he has pitched. He’ll be looking to change that against a Rays team that he pitched very well against in their most recent meeting, allowing just one earned run in 7.0 winnings of work. Baltimore did, however lose that game 3-1, so the team will need to give him some more run support on Tuesday.

This Orioles’ lineup has struggled against Drew Smyly, going a combined 8-for-57 against the pitcher in the past. 1B Chris Davis (.249, 35 HRs, 92 RBIs) is the only guy who has had some success against him, going 2-for-11 with two homers and two RBIs in the matchup. He has, however, been struck out six times in those at-bats. OF Adam Jones (.279, 24 HRs, 67 RBIs) has been slumping lately, going just 4-for-25 in his past six contests. His batting average has dropped from .285 to .279 in that time and he’ll need to start hitting if this team is going to start winning games again.

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Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores


7:10 PM EDT

901 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (R) Harang, A 8u20 8 / 8o15 / 8o20 8 +1.5(-110)
902 NEW YORK METS (L) Niese, J -225 -205 / -210 / -215 -220 -1.5(-110)

TV: SNY, DTV: 639 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT 3-8. GAME TEMP 82, RH 58% HEAT INDEX 85

7:10 PM EDT

903 MIAMI MARLINS (L) Nicolino, J 7.5u20 7.5u20 8u20 +1.5(-230)
904 ATLANTA BRAVES (L) Banuelos, M -135 -109 / -107 / -104 -105 -1.5(+190)

Overnight Pitching Change: Atlanta - M. Banuelos (L) for Undecided ATL | MIA-RF-Giancarlo Stanton-OUT | TV: FS-Florida, SportSouth, DTV: 649, 654 | FAIR, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 3-8. GAME TEMP 86, RH 51% HEAT INDEX 89

8:05 PM EDT

905 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Desclafani, A 9u20 9.5u15 / 9.5 / 9.5o15 9.5 +1.5(-165)
906 CHICAGO CUBS (R) Haren, D -170 -157 / -155 / -142 -141 -1.5(+145)

TV: FS-Ohio, WGN, DTV: 307, 660 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO CENTER 6-11. GAME TEMP 87, RH 54% HEAT INDEX 92

8:10 PM EDT

907 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (R) Cole, G -160 -158 / -154 / -153 -156 -1.5(+105)
908 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Nelson, J 7.5u20 7.5u19 / 7.5u15 / 7.5o20 8 +1.5(-125)

TV: ROOT-Pittsburgh, DTV: 659 | FAIR, WIND IN FROM RIGHT CENTER 4-9. GAME TEMP 84, RH 56% HEAT INDEX 87

8:15 PM EDT

909 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (R) Ross, J 7o15 -106 / -105 / -106 -107 -1.5(+150)
910 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (L) Gonzales, M -145 7.5o15 / 7.5u12 / 7.5 7.5o15 +1.5(-170)

Overnight Pitching Change: St. Louis - M. Gonzales (L) for Undecided STL | TV: FS-Midwest, MASN2, DTV: 641, 671 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT 3-8. GAME TEMP 90, RH 48% HEAT INDEX 95

8:40 PM EDT

911 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (R) De La Rosa, R -130 -118 / -117 / -116 -119 -1.5(+135)
912 COLORADO ROCKIES (R) Kendrick, K 11u15 11 / 11u15 / 11u16 11u20 +1.5(-155)

DH Gm 2 | TV: FS-Arizona, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683, 686 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE THUNDERSTORMS EARLY. WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 5-10. GAME TEMP 83, RH 20% HEAT INDEX 80

10:10 PM EDT

913 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (L) Bumgarner, M 5.5o20 6u17 / 6u15 / 6u20 6u25 +1.5(-235)
914 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (R) Greinke, Z -150 -116 / -118 / -117 -116 -1.5(+195)

TV: CSN-Bay, DTV: 696 | null

7:05 PM EDT

915 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Anderson, C 9 9u20 / 9o20 / 9 9o20 +1.5(-125)
916 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (R) Estrada, M -200 -171 / -173 / -172 -176 -1.5(+105)

TV: SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 662 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 5-10. GAME TEMP 79, RH 57% HEAT INDEX 81

7:05 PM EDT

917 TAMPA BAY RAYS (L) Smyly, D 8u15 8 / 8o15 / 8o20 8.5u15 +1.5(-165)
918 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Tillman, C -130 -148 / -140 / -133 -141 -1.5(+145)

TV: MASN, MLB, SunSports, DTV: 213, 640, 653 | FAIR, WIND IN FROM CENTER 2-7. GAME TEMP 85, RH 52% HEAT INDEX 88

7:10 PM EDT

919 NEW YORK YANKEES (R) Pineda, M -130 -144 / -145 / -147 -152 -1.5(+105)
920 BOSTON RED SOX (R) Porcello, R 9u25 9u25 / 8.5o15 8.5o20 +1.5(-125)

NYY-1B-Mark Teixeira-Doubtful | TV: MLB, NESN, YES, DTV: 213, 628, 631 | FAIR, WIND OUT TO LEFT 4-9. GAME TEMP 73, RH 68% HEAT INDEX 77

8:10 PM EDT

921 CHICAGO WHITE SOX (L) Sale, C -150 -170 / -163 / -160 -162 -1.5(+100)
922 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Duffey, T 7.5u20 7.5u20 / 7.5u15 / 7.5u16 7.5u20 +1.5(-120)

TV: FS-North, DTV: 668 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 3-8. GAME TEMP 82, RH 60% HEAT INDEX 85

8:10 PM EDT
923 DETROIT TIGERS (R) Verlander, J 7 7 / 7o20 / 7o15 7o30 +1.5(-150)
924 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Cueto, J -160 -159 / -160 / -164 -170 -1.5(+130)

TV: FS-Detroit, FS-Kansas City, DTV: 663, 672 | FAIR, WIND OUT TO LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 89, RH 43% HEAT INDEX 91

8:10 PM EDT
925 SEATTLE MARINERS (L) Elias, R 8o20 8o20 / 8.5o15 8.5o20 +1.5(-150)
926 HOUSTON ASTROS (R) Feldman, S -160 -175 / -174 / -155 -157 -1.5(+130)

TV: ROOT-Northwest, ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 674, 687 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE THUNDERSTORMS EARLY. WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 5-10. GAME TEMP 81, RH 71% HEAT INDEX 86 (MINUTE MAID PARK ROOF CLOSES IN WET WEATHER)

10:05 PM EDT

927 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (R) Shoemaker, M -105 -118 / -119 / -123 -124 -1.5(+130)
928 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (R) Martin, C 7.5u15 7.5u15 / 8u20 / 8o15 8o20 +1.5(-150)

Overnight Pitching Change: Oakland - C. Martin for C. Bassitt | TV: CSN-California, FS-West, DTV: 692, 698 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 9-14. GAME TEMP 66, RH 75%

10:10 PM EDT

929 TEXAS RANGERS (R) Gallardo, Y 7u25 -110 / -109 / -110 -111 -1.5(+150)
930 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Cashner, A -115 7u25 / 7u15 / 7 7o15 +1.5(-170)

TV: FS-San Diego, FS-Southwest, DTV: 676, 694 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 3-8. GAME TEMP 71, RH 70% HEAT INDEX 73
3:10 PM EDT

931 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (L) Corbin, P -130 -153 / -145 / -146 -148 -1.5(+110) 6BOT 9
932 COLORADO ROCKIES (L) Flande, Y 10.5o15 11 / 11o15 / 11o20 11o25 +1.5(-130) 3

DH Gm 1 | TV: FS-Arizona, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683, 686 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE THUNDERSTORMS. WIND IN FROM RIGHT CENTER 3-8. GAME TEMP 87, RH 18% HEAT INDEX 83

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MLB Consensus Picks

SIDES (ATS)

Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds

8:10 PM Seattle +148 223 20.20% Houston -161 881 79.80% View View

7:07 PM Cleveland +159 250 21.29% Toronto -173 924 78.71% View View

7:10 PM Philadelphia +182 268 23.78% NY Mets -199 859 76.22% View View

8:05 PM Cincinnati +122 302 26.82% Chi. Cubs -132 824 73.18% View View

8:10 PM Detroit +156 332 29.86% Kansas City -170 780 70.14% View View

8:15 PM Washington -107 358 33.09% St. Louis -101 724 66.91% View View

7:05 PM Tampa Bay +134 372 33.21% Baltimore -145 748 66.79% View View

7:10 PM Miami -107 435 42.65% Atlanta -101 585 57.35% View View

10:10 PM San Francisco +105 473 43.20% LA Dodgers -114 622 56.80% View View

8:10 PM Chi. White Sox -164 561 54.26% Minnesota +151 473 45.74% View View

10:05 PM LA Angels -120 595 60.28% Oakland +111 392 39.72% View View

8:40 PM Arizona -117 577 61.12% Colorado +108 367 38.88% View View

10:10 PM Texas -113 686 64.41% San Diego +104 379 35.59% View View

3:10 PM Arizona -143 626 64.67% Colorado +132 342 35.33% View View

7:10 PM NY Yankees -147 742 67.27% Boston +136 361 32.73% View View

8:10 PM Pittsburgh -153 831 74.13% Milwaukee +141 290 25.87% View View


TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)

Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds

7:10 PM Miami 8 132 30.14% Atlanta 8 306 69.86% View View

10:10 PM San Francisco 6 284 39.72% LA Dodgers 6 431 60.28% View View

7:05 PM Tampa Bay 8 267 41.46% Baltimore 8 377 58.54% View View

8:10 PM Chi. White Sox 7.5 304 46.63% Minnesota 7.5 348 53.37% View View

8:15 PM Washington 7.5 206 48.13% St. Louis 7.5 222 51.87% View View

8:10 PM Seattle 8.5 292 48.26% Houston 8.5 313 51.74% View View

8:05 PM Cincinnati 9.5 194 50.92% Chi. Cubs 9.5 187 49.08% View View

8:10 PM Pittsburgh 7.5 324 52.77% Milwaukee 7.5 290 47.23% View View

8:10 PM Detroit 7 358 54.24% Kansas City 7 302 45.76% View View

3:10 PM Arizona 11 369 57.93% Colorado 11 268 42.07% View View

7:10 PM Philadelphia 8 398 58.88% NY Mets 8 278 41.12% View View

7:07 PM Cleveland 9 399 59.38% Toronto 9 273 40.63% View View

10:10 PM Texas 7 363 59.61% San Diego 7 246 40.39% View View

10:05 PM LA Angels 8 219 60.83% Oakland 8 141 39.17% View View

8:40 PM Arizona 11 408 61.26% Colorado 11 258 38.74% View View

7:10 PM NY Yankees 8.5 453 65.75% Boston 8.5 236 34.25% View View

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Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores

7:05 PM EDT

601 CONNECTICUT SUN 152 152 +430
602 INDIANA FEVER -9 -9 / -10 -05 -10 -15 -550

CON-G-Alex Bentley-OUT | CON-F-Chiney Ogwumike-OUT

7:05 PM EDT

603 ATLANTA DREAM 155.5 156 / 155.5 / 156 156.5 +405
604 NEW YORK LIBERTY -10 -10 / -10 -05 -9.5 -525

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WNBA Consensus Picks

SIDES (ATS)

Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds

7:00 PM Connecticut +10 361 61.60% Indiana -10 225 38.40% View View

7:00 PM Atlanta +9.5 375 62.92% New York -9.5 221 37.08% View View


TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)

Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds

7:00 PM Connecticut 152 227 44.69% Indiana 152 281 55.31% View View

7:00 PM Atlanta 156.5 225 44.82% New York 156.5 277 55.18% View View

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WNBA

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Atlanta - 7:00 PM ET Atlanta +9.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

New York - Over 156.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Connecticut - 7:00 PM ET Connecticut +10 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Indiana - Over 152 500 DOUBLE PLAY

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MLB

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Tampa Bay - 7:05 PM ET Tampa Bay +131 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Baltimore - Under 8.5 500

Cleveland - 7:07 PM ET Cleveland +159 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Toronto - Under 9 500

NY Yankees - 7:10 PM ET NY Yankees -147 500 *****
Boston - Over 8.5 500

Miami - 7:10 PM ET Miami -105 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Atlanta - Under 8 500

Philadelphia - 7:10 PM ET Philadelphia +202 500 *****
NY Mets - Over 8 500

Cincinnati - 8:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs -134 500 GRAND SLAM
Chi. Cubs - Over 9.5 500

Chi. White Sox - 8:10 PM ET Minnesota +150 500 GRAND SLAM
Minnesota - Under 7.5 500

Detroit - 8:10 PM ET Kansas City -170 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Kansas City - Over 7 500

Seattle - 8:10 PM ET Seattle +148 500
Houston - Over 8.5 500

Pittsburgh - 8:10 PM ET Milwaukee +141 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Milwaukee - Over 7.5 500

Washington - 8:15 PM ET Washington -107 500
St. Louis - Over 7.5 500

Arizona - 8:40 PM ET Colorado +108 500
Colorado - Over 11 500

LA Angels - 10:05 PM ET LA Angels -120 500 DOUBLE GRAND SLAM
Oakland - Under 8 500

Texas - 10:10 PM ET Texas -113 500 TRIPLE PLAY
San Diego - Over 7 500

San Francisco - 10:10 PM ET San Francisco +105 500 DOUBLE GRAND SLAM
LA Dodgers - Over 6 500 DOUBLE PLAY

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RECAPPING MONDAY'S ACTION:

MLB: 2 - 8 - 0

WNBA: 0 - 0 - 0

CFL: 0 - 0

NFL: 0 - 0 - 0


WNBA JUNE/ JULY RECORD/ AUGUST :

*****...............................24 - 23 - 2
DOUBLE PLAY....................54 - 43 - 1
TRIPLE PLAY......................28 - 20
SLAM DUNK.......................33 - 26

MLB RECORD FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST:

*****.............................121 - 143 - 1 .....................,........- 10.83
double play......................186 - 198 - 2 ..............................- 27.74
triple play........................101 - 102 - 2 .............................. - 56.82
grand slam......................104 - 94 - 4...................,.,............- 13.67
double grand slam.............20 - 19...................................... - 22.91
underdog of the year.........0 - 1...........................................- 13.31


CFL JUNE/JULY/ AUGUST RECORD:

SINGLE PLAY.................................2 - 3
DOUBLE PLAY................................9 - 14
TRIPLE PLAY..................................14 - 6
BLOW OUT.....................................4 - 3

NFL PRESEASON RECORD:

SINGLE PLAY..................................... 13 - 12
DOUBLE PLAY.................................... 17 - 16
TRIPLE PLAY ..................................... 5 - 8 - 1
BLOW OUT......................................... 3 - 2

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OF Chris Heisey returns to Dodgers in deal with Toronto

September 1, 2015

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Dodgers acquired outfielder Chris Heisey from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations in a minor league deal.

Heisey started the season with the Dodgers, appearing in 17 games for Los Angeles before being designated for assignment on July 30.

The 30-year-old Heisey combined to hit .218 with 16 homers and 39 RBIs in 80 games with the Dodgers' Triple-A Oklahoma City affiliate and Toronto's Triple-A Buffalo.

In six big league seasons, Heisey has a .246 batting average with 50 homers and 147 RBIs in 560 games for the Reds and Dodgers, while appearing at all three outfield positions.

The deal was announced Tuesday.

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Kansas City Royals hit by chickenpox

September 1, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kansas City Royals All-Star pitcher Kelvin Herrera and right fielder Alex Rios have been diagnosed with chickenpox, raising concerns that others on the AL Central-leading team may have been exposed.

Team officials said Tuesday that Herrera and Rios will likely miss a couple of weeks as the season wraps up. Both players were sent home from Tampa Bay after experiencing symptoms over the weekend.

The Royals have reached out to players, coaches and their families to determine whether anyone else has had chickenpox or may be at risk.

The disease is highly contagious, spread through the air via coughing or sneezing and sometimes by touching. It causes a blister-like rash, fever and tiredness. It can be serious for people with weakened immune systems.