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Preview: Dodgers (79-58) at Angels (69-68)
Game: 2
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date: September 08, 2015 10:05 PM EDT

With his early-season struggles well behind him, red-hot Clayton Kershaw is playing a major role in helping the Los Angeles Dodgers pull away in the NL West.

As the ace tries to win his eighth straight decision, the Dodgers seek a 13th victory in 15 games Tuesday night when their series resumes against the Los Angeles Angels.

Since dropping three straight starts in June, Kershaw is 7-0 with a MLB-best 0.93 ERA over his last 11 outings. He leads the big leagues with 251 strikeouts after fanning 111 over 87 innings in that span.

The three-time NL Cy Young winner tossed a six-hitter and matched a career high with 15 strikeouts in Wednesday's 2-1 home win over San Francisco. Now he'll try to help the Dodgers (79-58) add to their 8 1/2-game division lead following Monday's 7-5 win.

With 29 strikeouts in his last two outings, Kershaw (12-6, 2.18 ERA) needs 13 to pass Sandy Koufax (1959) for the franchise's most in a three-start span since 1914. After fanning 39 over his past three, he'll pass Hideo Nomo's four-game mark ('95) with 12.

"When he puts up numbers like this, striking out 14, 15, it's what you expect him to do," catcher Yasmani Grandal told MLB's official website.

Kershaw has struck out seven in both his starts against the Angels since 2011. In his only meeting this season, he gave up two hits in eight scoreless of a 3-1 home win Aug. 1.

Albert Pujols has had success versus Kershaw with a .435 average in 23 career at-bats. Pujols went 3 for 5 with an RBI on Monday, while Kole Calhoun and C.J. Cron homered.

The Angels, though, have hit .193 and totaled 17 runs while dropping seven straight in the Freeway Series. Mike Trout his 3 for 25 with nine strikeouts in his last six meetings.

The Angels are 5 1/2 behind AL West-leading Houston and 3 1/2 out of a playoff spot.

They'll try to push some runs across for Andrew Heaney, who has worked his way into the AL Rookie of the Year discussion by allowing two runs or less in 10 of his 13 starts.

After giving up a career-high eight runs over 3 1-3 innings in a 15-3 home loss to Toronto on Aug. 22, Heaney (6-2, 3.18) has gone 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last two.

"I went ahead and looked at some of the stats of the other (Rookie of the Year candidates)," he said. "I don't put up amazing numbers, I don't punch out a lot of people, so I don't know."

The left-hander was traded from Miami to the Dodgers in December before getting dealt to the Angels (69-68) for Howie Kendrick just five hours later. In his only other start in the rivalry, he yielded two runs over 5 1-3 innings while opposing Kershaw last month.

Kendrick has been out the past month with a hamstring injury. Grandal is likely to be sidelined a few games with a sore left shoulder, while Jimmy Rollins is out because of a jammed finger.

Scott Van Slyke stepped up Monday with a career-high four hits and drove in four runs, while Joc Pederson matched a season high with three hits. Van Slyke had been hitting .167 over his previous 14 games and Pederson .111 in his prior 31.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Dodgers at Angels
Mon, Sep 7 Final 7 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Dodgers at Angels
Tue, Sep 8 - 10:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Dodgers at Angels
Wed, Sep 9 - 10:05PM EDT

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Preview: Astros (75-63) at Athletics (59-79)
Game: 2
Venue: O.co Coliseum
Date: September 08, 2015 10:05 PM EDT

Maintaining their AL West lead won't be the only thing at stake for the Houston Astros when their series resumes in Oakland.

Bragging rights are on the line Tuesday night as Scott Kazmir faces his former team and friend Sonny Gray for the first time since the A's traded him to Houston in July.

Kazmir and Gray developed a close bond during their season and a half in Oakland before the veteran was shipped out at the trade deadline. The 31-year-old served as a mentor for the 24-year-old Gray, who has emerged as a Cy Young candidate this season.

"It's just going to be fun," Kazmir said. "There's going to be a lot of trash talk through the whole deal."

While they each rank in the AL's top four in ERA, Kazmir (7-9, 2.50 ERA) and Gray (12-7, 2.36) are looking to bounce back from rare rocky performances.

Kazmir allowed three runs and seven hits over 4 1-3 innings Wednesday and did not factor into the decision in an 8-3 home loss to Seattle. The left-hander may be able to regroup at O.co Coliseum, where he went 12-6 with a 2.73 ERA in 26 starts over the past two seasons. He's 10-6 with a 4.01 ERA in 19 starts against the A's (59-79), but hasn't faced them since 2013.

Billy Butler has hit .344 over 32 career at-bats against Kazmir, while Coco Crisp is batting .306 with a home run, three doubles and 11 strikeouts in 36 at-bats.

Butler had a sixth-inning single Monday before Crisp delivered a two-run double to key last-place Oakland's series-opening 10-9 win that snapped a five-game skid. Crisp was a pinch-hitter for the third time in four games and has come through with a hit each time.

Houston (75-63), which had a 5 1/2-game division lead Aug. 26, had its advantage trimmed to two after its sixth loss in 11 games and Texas' win at Seattle.

The Astros may be catching Gray at an opportune time since he's 0-3 with a 4.32 ERA in his last four starts. He gave up a career high-tying six earned runs over five innings in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, surrendering the AL's ERA lead to Houston's Dallas Keuchel.

"I felt fine," he told MLB's official website. "I didn't think all the pitches I made were that bad, but they put some good swings on the ball and had four runs before you knew it."

Gray is 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA in two starts versus Houston this season and 3-1 with a 1.74 mark in four career home meetings. He tossed a five-hitter in a 3-1 win Aug. 7.

Jose Altuve, who has gone 6 for 18 versus Gray, went hitless Monday to snap a 20-game hitting streak at the Coliseum that was tied for the third longest in the ballpark's history. Carlos Correa, Jonathan Villar and Jake Marisnick homered, while Mark Canha and Josh Phegley went deep for the A's.

Marisnick is 5 for 7 with three home runs and seven RBIs over five games this month, while former A's infielder Jed Lowrie is batting .478 with three homers and seven RBIs in his last seven.

Oakland's Stephen Vogt isn't likely to play after being hit by a foul tip in the groin Sunday.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Astros at Athletics
Mon, Sep 7 Final 9 to 10
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Astros at Athletics
Tue, Sep 8 - 10:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Astros at Athletics
Wed, Sep 9 - 10:05PM EDT

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Preview: Rangers (72-64) at Mariners (66-72)
Game: 2
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: September 08, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

Cole Hamels' 13 postseason starts and 2008 World Series MVP are proof that he has big-game experience, and the Texas Rangers have benefited from it during their playoff push.

The club's current rotation would cause Hamels to miss crucial series against contenders down the stretch, but as far as manager Jeff Banister is concerned, no game is more important than any other at this stage.

Hamels looks to stay hot when the visiting Rangers face the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

Texas (72-64) has gone 25-12 since July 29, two days before it acquired Hamels (2-1, 3.89 ERA) from Philadelphia. The surge has put the Rangers 1 1/2 games ahead of Minnesota for the AL's second wild card and helped trim their deficit behind Houston in the West from eight to two.

Hamels has gone 2-0 with a 2.89 ERA over his last four starts after he struck out eight in seven innings of Texas' 4-3, 10-inning win at San Diego on Wednesday. His only loss in six starts with Texas came Aug. 7 against Seattle, when he surrendered homers to Nelson Cruz, Robinson Cano and Mark Trumbo in a 4-3 loss.

The left-hander began his unbeaten stretch 10 days later by going seven innings in the Rangers' 4-3 win over the Mariners. As it currently stands, Hamels wouldn't pitch in a four-game home series against the Astros that begins Monday, nor would he be slated to start at Houston from Sept. 25-27.

Banister said he doesn't have plans to alter the rotation in order to get Hamels a start in either of those series.

"Obviously, we have looked at some options, but right now, we're looking at the rotation that gives us the best options with the games right in front of us," Banister told MLB's official website. "We have to win the games in front of us."

The Rangers have done that more often that not lately and beat the Mariners 3-0 in Monday's opener of this four-game set. Adrian Beltre had a two-run single in the sixth before Rougned Odor scored on a wild pitch in the seventh.

Seattle (66-72) had a season-high five-game winning streak snapped while getting shut out for the first time since July 4 at Oakland. Cano had two hits and is batting .417 during a nine-game hitting streak at home.

The Mariners struggled for the first time without Cruz, who missed his fifth straight game with a strained right quad. They scored 30 runs in the previous four and averaged 7.4 during their winning streak.

There's a chance Cruz returns to the lineup as the designated hitter in this contest.

Taijuan Walker (10-7, 4.51) has gone 3-0 with a 3.26 ERA over his last seven starts, a stretch that began with a one-hitter against Minnesota on July 31. He pitched 6 2/3 innings of Wednesday's 8-3 win over Houston and didn't appear to have any issues after leaving his previous outing Aug. 28 in the seventh inning with a cramp in his right hip.

The right-hander gave up an unearned run in seven innings of a 3-1 win over Texas on April 27, but allowed three runs in Seattle's loss Aug. 17 when he opposed Hamels.

Walker likely won't have to face Delino DeShields, who suffered a mild left knee sprain Monday and is expected to sit out at least this contest.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Rangers at Mariners
Mon, Sep 7 Final 3 to 0
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Rangers at Mariners
Tue, Sep 8 - 10:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Rangers at Mariners
Wed, Sep 9 - 10:10PM EDT

GAME 4
Rangers at Mariners
Thu, Sep 10 - 3:40PM EDT

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Preview: Rockies (57-80) at Padres (65-73)
Game: 2
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: September 08, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

Tracking down the San Diego Padres for fourth place in the NL West is unlikely for the Colorado Rockies, but they probably won't have to continue trying without a key slugger after an injury scare.

Nolan Arenado was removed from the series opener with a chest contusion, though the third baseman is confident he'll be back in the lineup for Tuesday night's follow-up at Petco Park.

After Colorado's 3-2 win Monday, the teams have six games remaining and San Diego (65-73) holds a 7 1/2-game advantage with nine wins in 13 meetings this season. It was the Rockies' second win in 10 tries at Petco, and it nearly came at a cost.

Arenado, who is tied with teammate Carlos Gonzalez with an NL-leading 36 home runs, was removed in the eighth inning after landing in the crowd when trying to make a play on a foul ball.

"I will be OK," he said. "I got an X-ray and everything looked good. I expect to be in the lineup tomorrow."

Gonzalez and Arenado are each one home run shy of matching Jeromy Burnitz's 2004 total for the highest since the Coors Field humidor was installed in 2002. Prior to that, at least one Colorado player hit 40 or more home runs in six of the club's first nine seasons.

In addition to climbing a game closer to San Diego, Colorado (57-80) can get a step closer to its first series win against a division opponent since taking two of three at home from Arizona from June 23-25. The Rockies haven't won a road series in the West since sweeping San Francisco in three April 13-15.

Jon Gray is six starts into his career and still seeking his first decision. Gray (0-0, 6.15 ERA) was impressive through his first three with a 2.40 ERA, but he's since posted an 11.12 mark with a .472 opponent batting average while lasting 11 1-3 innings.

He gave up four runs and a season-high 10 hits in 5 1-3 innings of Wednesday's 9-4 home win over Arizona, though he's still taking positives.

"It's been three weeks of straight battling," Gray told MLB's official website. "I think it's easier every time to deal with that, so I think mental toughness is really what you're getting out of those type of games."

The right-hander will at least get a break from Coors Field, where he's posted a 7.88 ERA and .391 OBA in four starts as opposed to 3.48 and .211 marks in two on the road. His one respectable home start came in a 7-5 loss to San Diego on Aug. 15 while allowing a run and four hits in five innings.

Similar numbers against fellow rookie Colin Rea (2-2, 5.47) could finally get him in the win column. Rea won his first two starts and is 0-2 in three since, but his numbers have stayed more level than Gray's.

The right-hander is yet to make it through six innings, but he was removed after giving up two runs in five of Thursday's 10-7 home win over Los Angeles because he took a liner off his pitching shoulder.

"I thought he was very poised for a start against the Dodgers," interim manager Pat Murphy said. "I think he showed me something. In all his outings this was his best one in my opinion."

Getting Rea another win could require a return to that level of offense. Since that game, the Padres have lost four straight with nine runs and a .190 average.

Matt Kemp has driven in four of those runs and has 31 RBIs in his last 22 games.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Rockies at Padres
Mon, Sep 7 Final 6 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Rockies at Padres
Tue, Sep 8 - 10:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Rockies at Padres
Wed, Sep 9 - 9:10PM EDT

GAME 4
Rockies at Padres
Thu, Sep 10 - 3:40PM EDT

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, September 8

National League
Mets @ Nationals
Harvey is 3-0, 1.32 in his last six starts; six of his last eight went over.

Zimmerman is 2-0, 1.38 in his last two starts; five of his last seven went over.

Mets won five of last six games with Washington; over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. NY is 5-3 in its last eight games; over is 8-4 in their last 12. Nationals won five of last six, scoring 45 runs; over is 7-1-1 in last nine.

Brewers @ Marlins
Jungmann is 3-1, 2.42 in his last four starts.

Conley is 2-1, 3.63 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Brewers won four of last six games with Miami; over is 5-2-1 in last eight. Marlins won five of last seven games overall. Milwaukee won seven of last eight games overall- their last seven games all went over.

Pirates @ Reds
Liriano is 2-1, 5.22 in his last five starts; over is 8-0-1 in his last nine.

Iglesias is 0-2, 2.25 in his last four starts; Reds scored eight runs in the four games. Six of his last eight starts stayed under.

Pittsburgh lost seven of last eight games; five of their last seven went over total. Pirates lost five of last seven games with Cincinnati; over is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Reds are 5-7 in last 12 games (over 4-1 last five).

Cubs @ Cardinals
Hammel is 1-1, 6.52 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Wacha is 2-0, 1.38 in his last two starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine.

Cubs lost six of last nine games with St Louis; last four went over. Cardinals won nine of their last 14 games (over 7-2-1 in last ten). Chicago won five of last six games; five of their last seven games went over the total.

Giants @ Diamondbacks
Hudson is making first start since July 26; he is 1-2, 6.32 in last three starts. Under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Anderson is 1-0, 2.55 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.

Giants are 6-13 in last 19 games overall; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten road games. SF won three of last four games with Arizona; road team won nine of last 11 series games-- seven of last nine stayed under. D'backs lost seven of last ten games; four of their last five went over the total.

Rockies @ Padres
Gray is 0-0, 11.12 in his last three starts (over 5-1 in his '15 starts).

Rea is 0-2, 7.07 in his last three starts (over 4-1 in his '15 starts).

Rockies lost seven of last nine games with San Diego; four of last five went over total. Colorado won four of last six games (over 4-2). San Diego lost six of last seven games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine.

Braves @ Phillies
Weber is making MLB debut; he started nine games in AAA before getting called up, was 2-1, 2.81 in last three.

Nola is 2-1, 2.74 in his four home starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight overall. .

Atlanta lost 12 of last 13 games; five of its last six games went over. Braves lost four of last six games with Philly; over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Phillies lost seven of last eight games; five of their last six went over.

American League
Rays @ Tigers
Ramirez is 0-1, 6.46 in his last three starts (over 5-2 in last seven).

Boyd is 0-2, 9.69 in his last three starts (under 4-2 in last six).

Tigers lost six of last ten games with Tampa Bay (under 3-2-1 in last six in series). Detroit lost 11 of last 15 games overall; seven of last nine went over. Rays lost four of last five games; five of their last seven went over the total.

Orioles @ Bronx
Gausman is 0-4, 5.71 in his last six starts (under 3-1 last four on road).

Tanaka is 2-1, 5.12 in his last three starts (over 3-0); Bronx scored 31 runs in those three games.

Bronx won last five games with Baltimore (under 3-2); NY won eight of last ten games; under is 4-3 in their last seven. Orioles lost nine of last 11 games; six of their last seven went over the total.

Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Dickey is 3-0, 3.74 in his last three starts; Toronto scored 22 runs in the three games-- over is 6-4 in his last ten.

Owens is 1-1, 7.84 in his last four starts; all six of his starts went over.

Blue Jays lost four of last five games with Boston; over is 5-2-1 in last eight series games. Toronto won nine of last 13 games (over 3-1 last four). Boston won eight of last 11 games; four of last five went over.

Indians @ White Sox
Carrasco is 2-1, 1.36 in his last five starts but was just on DL (shoulder); over is 7-3 in his last ten starts.

Rodon is 2-2, 2.38 in his last five starts (under 4-1).

White Sox won four of their last five games; six of its last nine went over the total. Chicago won four of last five with Cleveland; road team won last eight series games- nine of last 11 stayed under. Indians are 9-3 in last 12 games; six of their last seven stayed under the total.

Astros @ A's
Former Athletic Kazmir is 1-4, 5.29 in his last six starts (under 7-2 in last nine).

Gray is 0-3, 6.12 in his last four starts (over 3-0 in last three).

Astros are 4-6 in last ten games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight- they lost last four games with Oakland; over is 7-4 in last eleven. A's lost five of their last six games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight.

Rangers @ Mariners
Hamels is 2-0, 2.57 in his last three starts (under 3-1 in last four).

Walker is 2-0, 3.86 in his last three starts; over is 7-3 in his last ten.

Texas lost seven of last 11 games with Seattle; under is 4-0-1 in last five in series. Rangers won eight of last 11 games (under 8-2-1). Mariners won five of last six games; seven of their last nine games went over.

Twins @ Royals
Gibson is 1-0, 2.60 in his last three starts (over 2-1-1 last four on road).

Volquez is 1-1, 6.44 in his last five starts (over 3-2).

Twins lost five of last eight games with Kansas City; under is 6-1-2 in last nine series games. Minnesota lost three of last five games; over is 4-2-2 in their last eight. Royals lost six of last eight games (over 5-1-1 last seven).

Interleague
Dodgers @ Angels
Kershaw is 3-0, 0.90 in his last five starts (under 4-1).

Heaney is 1-0, 2.08 in his last two starts (over 4-1 last five at home).

Dodgers won their last seven games with the Angels; over is 3-1 in last four in series. Dodgers won ten of last 12 games (under 8-4). Halos won four of last six games, with three of last four staying under the total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
NY-Wsh-- Harvey 15-10; Zimmerman 17-11 (4-0 last 4)
Mil-Mia-- Jungmann 10-6; Conley 5-1
Pitt-Cin-- Liriano 15-11 (11-1 last 12); Iglesias 5-9
Chi-StL-- Hammel 12-14; Wacha 19-6
SF-Az-- Hudson 8-9; Anderson 10-14
Col-SD-- Gray 1-5; Rea 3-2
Atl-Phil-- Weber 0-0; Nola 6-3

TB-Det-- Ramirez 14-8; Boyd 1-7/1-5
Balt-NY-- Gausman 4-8; Tanaka 14-6
Tor-Bos-- Dickey 16-12 (9-0 last 9); Owens 3-3
Clev-Chi-- Carrasco 15-10; Rodon 12-8
Hst-A's-- Kazmir 11-15/3-5; Gray 15-12 (0-4 last 4)
Tex-Sea-- Hamels 14-12/4-2; Walker 16-11 (13-3 last 16)
Min-KC-- Gibson 14-13; Volquez 20-8

LA-LA-- Kershaw 15-12; Heaney 9-4

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
NY-Wsh-- Harvey 6-25; Zimmerman 9-28
Mil-Mia-- Jungmann 2-16; Conley 0-6
Pitt-Cin-- Liriano 5-27; Iglesias 4-14
Chi-StL-- Hammel 11-26; Wacha 4-25
SF-Az-- Hudson 7-17; Anderson 9-24
Col-SD-- Gray 5-6; Rea 1-5
Atl-Phil-- Weber 0-0; Nola 4-9

TB-Det-- Ramirez 5-22; Boyd 4-8
Balt-NY-- Gausman 5-12; Tanaka 6-20
Tor-Bos-- Dickey 6-28; Owens 2-6
Clev-Chi-- Carrasco 11-25; Rodon 5-20
Hst-A's-- Kazmir 4-26; Gray 5-27
Tex-Sea-- Hamels 7-26; Walker 7-27
Min-KC-- Gibson 7-27; Volquez 7-28

LA-LA-- Kershaw 5-27; Heaney 1-13

Umpires
Atl--Phil-- Under is 5-3-1 in last nine Johnson games.
NY-Wsh-- Over is 13-5 in last eighteen Demuth games.
Mil-Mia-- Underdogs are 13-9 in Rackley games this year.
Pitt-Cin-- Under is 8-2-2 in last twelve Hoye games.
Chi-StL-- Underdogs are 14-9 in Knight games this year.
SF-Az-- 11 of last 13 Hernandez games went over total.
Col-SD-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Wegner games.

TB-Det-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Segal games.
Blt-NY-- Three of last four Baker games went over.
Tor-Bos-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Reynolds games.
Cle-Chi-- Five of last six Blakney games went over.
Min-KC-- Underdogs won five of last seven Joyce games (over 4-2-1)
Hst-A's-- Three of last four O'Nora games stayed under.
Tex-Sea-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Hallion games.

LA-LA-- Eight of last eleven Morales games went over.

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MLB

Tuesday, September 8

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7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Baltimore

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 16 of NY Mets's last 21 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:08 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Tampa Bay is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games at home

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 13 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Miami's last 13 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
Cincinnati is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games at home

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing Minnesota

8:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
St. Louis is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Arizona is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. OAKLAND
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home

10:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of LA Dodgers's last 23 games when playing LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of LA Angels's last 23 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Angels are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games at home

10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
Texas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games at home
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

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MLB

Tuesday, September 8


Gausman, Orioles tend to struggle as underdogs

Bettors who have backed the Baltimore Orioles at plus money when Kevin Gausman has gotten the ball haven't been getting any results lately.

The O's are winless in Gausman's last five starts when tabbed as underdogs. Sportsbooks are presently offering Baltimore in the +152 ballpark for Monday's tilt with the New York Yankees.

The Bronx Bombers are slated to counter with ace Masahiro Tanaka.


Overs cashing when Nola gets the ball

Over bettors have been loving Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies due to his penchant of participating in a lot of high-scoring affairs.

In Nola's last eight outings, the Over has gone 6-1-1. The 22-year-old is slated to get the ball Monday against the Atlanta Braves.

The line and total for the NL East contest had not yet hit the board at sportsbooks at the time of writing.


Giants 2B Panik returns

It may be too late to save the sinking San Francisco Giants, but Giants second baseman Joe Panik was activated Monday after missing more than a month with a back injury.

Panik, 24, was named to the All-Star squad this year, and is hitting .309 with seven homers as well as playing excellent defense.

Panik's last game before going on the disabled list was Aug. 1, at which point the Giants were 57-46 and 1 1/2 games out of first place in the National League West. In Panik's absence the Giants went 14-20 and entered Monday's action 7 1/2 games out of first.

Rookie Kelby Tomlinson was the primary replacement at second base in Panik's absence and he hit .306 in the 30 games he played.

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, September 8


Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
September 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Liriano) 17.010
Cincinnati
(Iglesias) 13.842
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-120); Under

LA Dodgers @ LA Angels

Game 979-980
September 8, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 16.792
LA Angels
(Heaney) 14.679
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-200
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-200); Over

Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
September 8, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 14.010
St. Louis
(Wacha) 16.471
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
7
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-155); Over

San Francisco @ Arizona

Game 961-962
September 8, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Hudson) 11.846
Arizona
(Anderson) 16.369
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-130); Under

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 963-964
September 8, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 15.854
San Diego
(Rea) 14.482
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+115); Over

Tampa Bay @ Detroit

Game 965-966
September 8, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 14.021
Detroit
(Boyd) 15.479
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+115); Under

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 967-968
September 8, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Gausman) 15.332
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 16.725
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-175); Under

Toronto @ Boston

Game 969-970
September 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Dickey) 17.602
Boston
(Owens) 15.574
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-150
10
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-150); Over

Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 971-972
September 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 15.586
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 17.930
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+125); Under

Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
September 8, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Weber) 12.480
Philadelphia
(Nola) 11.268
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
N/A

Minnesota @ Kansas City

Game 973-974
September 8, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 16.137
Kansas City
(Volquez) 15.118
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+145); Over

NY Mets @ Washington

Game 953-954
September 8, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Harvey) 15.716
Washington
(Zmmermnn) 11.268
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-110
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-110); Over

Houston @ Oakland

Game 975-976
September 8, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Kazmir) 17.337
Oakland
(Gray) 14.851
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-110
7
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-110); Over

Milwaukee @ Miami

Game 955-956
September 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jungmnn) 16.225
Miami
(Conley) 14.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-130); Over

Texas @ Seattle

Game 977-978
September 8, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Hamels) 14.851
Seattle
(Walker) 17.062
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-135
7
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+115); Under

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MLB

Tuesday, September 8


Kazmir to face A's for first time since trade to Houston

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Left-hander Scott Kazmir will face the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday on the O.co Coliseum for the first time since they traded him to the Houston Astros on July 23 for a pair of prospects.

Kazmir will face A's ace Sonny Gray, his close friend and a player he mentored for much of his time with the A's.


Orioles CF Jones still bothered by sore shoulder

NEW YORK -- For Adam Jones, there is an alternative to missing a game with a sore right shoulder and it is not something he has any desire to do.

Jones missed the final inning of Monday's 8-6 loss in New York with a sore right shoulder and is hopeful of playing Tuesday.

"If I don't play, I just sit here, eat ice cream and bother Buck," Jones said. "So probably try to get some rest tonight and hopefully it responds and feels better tomorrow."

Jones appeared to grimace after striking out in the seventh. After the top of the eighth, manager Buck Showalter lifted him, citing a throw to first base Jones made as a cause of the injury that initially cost him eight games in Junes.


Athletics C Vogt out with groin injury

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland catcher Stephen Vogt was out of lineup Monday against Houston, one day after being hit in the groin by a foul ball against Seattle and going to the hospital.

"Based on the ultrasound yesterday, nothing is ruptured or fractured," A's manager Bob Melvin said before a 10-9 victory against Houston. "There was a lot of swelling so they're going to do another one today to make sure, but he's resting as comfortably as you could rest at this point.

"He won't be here today and we'll have a better idea in the next coming days when he would be available again."


Concussion might end season for Phillies' Brown

PHILADELPHIA -- Two years ago, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown was a National League All-Star.

Now he faces an uncertain future.

Brown, hitting just .228 with five homers and 25 RBIs in 63 games this year, sustained a concussion last Wednesday, likely ending his season and possibly his six-year tenure with the Phillies.

Interim manager Pete Mackanin said Monday before the Phillies lost 7-2 to the Atlanta Braves that Brown was still feeling the effects of his injury.

"I'd be surprised if he even came back the rest of the year," Mackanin added.

Brown, 28, hit .272 with 27 homers and 83 RBIs in 2013, but he slipped to .232 with 10 homers and 63 RBIs in 144 games last season.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 8

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ATLANTA (55 - 83) at PHILADELPHIA (53 - 85) - 7:05 PM
RYAN WEBER (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-7 (+0.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

RYAN WEBER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

AARON NOLA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NOLA is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY METS (76 - 61) at WASHINGTON (71 - 66) - 7:05 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 19-30 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ZIMMERMANN is 62-31 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 33-13 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 62-31 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 46-20 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 76-61 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 111-119 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 38-20 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 75-57 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 71-66 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-39 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
WASHINGTON is 70-65 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-47 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-49 (-5.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 8-6 (+3.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARVEY is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.32 and a WHIP of 0.896.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.7 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. NY METS since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 8-6 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.149.
His team's record is 16-7 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-12. (-3.4 units)

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MILWAUKEE (61 - 76) at MIAMI (57 - 81) - 7:10 PM
TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 61-76 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-76 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-32 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-37 (-22.5 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.
MIAMI is 29-16 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 57-81 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 57-78 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 37-55 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 44-64 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 29-51 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 33-43 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM CONLEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CONLEY is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 9.81 and a WHIP of 2.725.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (81 - 55) at CINCINNATI (57 - 79) - 7:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. RAISEL IGLESIAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 23-34 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 81-55 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 106-116 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 81-55 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 122-84 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 64-42 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 146-89 (+34.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-79 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 57-79 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 85-113 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-34 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 10-4 (+8.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-9 (-8.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.7 units)

RAISEL IGLESIAS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
IGLESIAS is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (79 - 57) at ST LOUIS (87 - 50) - 8:15 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1078-1197 (-205.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 688-779 (-192.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
HAMMEL is 17-27 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 87-50 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 49-23 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-21 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 87-50 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-36 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 67-34 (+25.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 78-47 (+22.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-24 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-21 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WACHA is 19-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WACHA is 8-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
WACHA is 19-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-57 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-29 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-17 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-57 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-32 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-25 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAMMEL is 60-52 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-5 (+3.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.31 and a WHIP of 1.520.
His team's record is 1-5 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WACHA is 3-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.239.
His team's record is 4-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (71 - 67) at ARIZONA (66 - 72) - 9:40 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-37 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 171-146 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 204-182 (+37.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 171-146 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1068-898 (+116.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 120-98 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-24 (+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 298-189 (+51.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 125-70 (+32.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 286-177 (+55.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 130-170 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 65-81 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 204-241 (-59.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 130-170 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 12-20 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 23-40 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 5-19 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-6 (+3.8 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HUDSON is 9-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.36 and a WHIP of 1.020.
His team's record is 11-3 (+8.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.5 units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.218.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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COLORADO (57 - 80) at SAN DIEGO (65 - 73) - 10:10 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. COLIN REA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 123-176 (-42.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 184-265 (-57.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 47-100 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 123-176 (-42.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-59 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 51-55 (+4.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 65-73 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 65-73 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 49-57 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-21 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 9-4 (+4.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

JON GRAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GRAY is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

COLIN REA vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (67 - 70) at DETROIT (63 - 74) - 7:05 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 144-155 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 31-42 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 71-81 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 60-66 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-15 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
RAMIREZ is 14-8 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 63-74 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 32-37 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 32-37 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 35-50 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 43-59 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 67-62 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 69-73 (-21.7 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 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT BOYD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (65 - 72) at NY YANKEES (77 - 59) - 7:05 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 65-72 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-44 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-23 (-13.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 57-63 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-48 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 47-53 (-8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-39 (-9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 196-321 (-103.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 23-42 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 6-21 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NY YANKEES are 77-59 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 70-53 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 27-12 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 45-31 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TANAKA is 19-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 76-58 (+20.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 17-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-5 (+3.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GAUSMAN is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.087.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
TANAKA is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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TORONTO (78 - 59) at BOSTON (65 - 72) - 7:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. HENRY OWENS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 81-85 (-34.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 30-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-72 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 72-82 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 251-239 (-49.6 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 17-27 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-32 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 58-66 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 94-113 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 97-114 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-37 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 26-37 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 14-27 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-7 (+0.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.5 Units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 5-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.271.
His team's record is 6-8 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.5 units)

HENRY OWENS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (67 - 69) at CHI WHITE SOX (65 - 71) - 8:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 67-69 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-32 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 62-67 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-28 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-36 (-11.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-29 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 94-96 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-20 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 74-37 (+27.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CARRASCO is 8-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-34 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-48 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-24 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 8-6 (+1.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
12 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+9.7 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CARRASCO is 3-6 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.344.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.2 units)

CARLOS RODON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
RODON is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.71 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (71 - 66) at KANSAS CITY (82 - 55) - 8:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 82-55 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-26 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 79-51 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-39 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 56-30 (+22.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 81-63 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 61-45 (+18.6 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.
VOLQUEZ is 20-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 19-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 27-15 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 56-35 (+25.3 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 71-66 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 38-35 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-32 (+12.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-26 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 69-61 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-36 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-45 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-35 (+6.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-8 (+0.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.2 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GIBSON is 5-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 5-2 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.2 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.95 and a WHIP of 0.976.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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HOUSTON (75 - 63) at OAKLAND (59 - 79) - 10:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 8-15 (-9.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
HOUSTON is 27-39 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-27 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 14-20 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 75-63 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 75-57 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 59-79 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 41-53 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 4-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 32-41 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 11-22 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 65-70 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-74 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 36-49 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 13-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 25-33 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 7-7 (-0.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KAZMIR is 10-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 11-8 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-8. (+0.2 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GRAY is 3-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 3-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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TEXAS (72 - 64) at SEATTLE (66 - 72) - 10:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMELS is 72-69 (-27.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 19-26 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 41-30 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 72-64 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 40-32 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 18-14 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday this season.
TEXAS is 33-33 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 69-60 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 52-45 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 47-38 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 37-34 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 66-72 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 29-37 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 14-20 (-11.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 61-71 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 20-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-28 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 8-5 (+2.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.6 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAMELS is 1-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.562.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. TEXAS since 1997
WALKER is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (79 - 58) at LA ANGELS (69 - 68) - 10:05 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. ANDREW HEANEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 79-58 (-6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 38-33 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-37 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-18 (-13.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 1-7 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game this season.
LA DODGERS are 79-58 (-6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 58-44 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-21 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 2-8 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-19 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KERSHAW is 5-9 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 3-7 (-10.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 5-9 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 19-37 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 65-65 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 93-120 (-34.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 7-16 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KERSHAW is 3-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HEANEY is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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Standings

Regular Season Standings


AMERICAN - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Toronto Blue Jays 78 59 .569 0 47-25 31-34 7-3 L-1
New York Yankees 77 59 .566 0 40-27 37-32 8-2 W-2
Tampa Bay Rays 67 70 .489 11 33-35 34-35 4-6 L-2
Baltimore Orioles 65 72 .474 13 38-27 27-45 2-8 L-3
Boston Red Sox 65 72 .474 13 38-34 27-38 7-3 W-4

AMERICAN - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Kansas City Royals 82 55 .599 0 47-26 35-29 4-6 L-4
Minnesota Twins 71 66 .518 11 42-26 29-40 6-4 W-1
Cleveland Indians 67 69 .493 14 29-34 38-35 7-3 W-2
Chicago White Sox 65 71 .478 16 33-33 32-38 5-5 L-1
Detroit Tigers 63 74 .460 19 32-37 31-37 3-7 W-1

AMERICAN - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Houston Astros 75 63 .543 0 48-24 27-39 4-6 L-1
Texas Rangers 72 64 .529 2 32-32 40-32 7-3 W-1
Los Angeles Angels 69 68 .504 5 41-29 28-39 4-6 L-1
Seattle Mariners 66 72 .478 9 29-37 37-35 7-3 L-1
Oakland Athletics 59 79 .428 16 32-41 27-38 4-6 W-1

NATIONAL - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
New York Mets 76 61 .555 0 45-24 31-37 5-5 W-1
Washington Nationals 71 66 .518 5 41-27 30-39 7-3 L-1
Miami Marlins 57 81 .413 19 32-38 25-43 6-4 L-1
Atlanta Braves 55 83 .399 21 33-32 22-51 1-9 W-1
Philadelphia Phillies 53 85 .384 23 30-36 23-49 3-7 L-5

NATIONAL - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
St. Louis Cardinals 87 50 .635 0 49-23 38-27 5-5 L-2
Pittsburgh Pirates 81 55 .596 5 46-21 35-34 4-6 L-1
Chicago Cubs 79 57 .581 7 43-28 36-29 6-4 W-4
Milwaukee Brewers 61 76 .445 26 33-39 28-37 8-2 W-1
Cincinnati Reds 57 79 .419 29 31-37 26-42 5-5 W-2

NATIONAL - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers 79 58 .577 0 47-21 32-37 8-2 W-4
San Francisco Giants 71 67 .514 8 38-27 33-40 2-8 L-1
Arizona Diamondbacks 66 72 .478 13 32-35 34-37 3-7 W-1
San Diego Padres 65 73 .471 14 33-36 32-37 3-7 L-4
Colorado Rockies 57 80 .416 22 31-40 26-40 6-4 W-1

Updated Tue Sep 8 11:04 AM EDT

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Standings

Wild Card Standings


AMERICAN

Team Win Loss Percent GB

New York Yankees 77 59 0.566 +5

Texas Rangers 72 64 0.529 0.0

Minnesota Twins 71 66 0.518 1.5

Los Angeles Angels 69 68 0.504 3.5

Cleveland Indians 67 69 0.493 5.0

Tampa Bay Rays 67 70 0.489 5.5

Seattle Mariners 66 72 0.478 7.0

Chicago White Sox 65 71 0.478 7.0

Baltimore Orioles 65 72 0.474 7.5

Boston Red Sox 65 72 0.474 7.5

Detroit Tigers 63 74 0.460 9.5

Oakland Athletics 59 79 0.428 14.0


NATIONAL

Team Win Loss Percent GB

Pittsburgh Pirates 81 55 0.596 +2

Chicago Cubs 79 57 0.581 0.0

Washington Nationals 71 66 0.518 8.5

San Francisco Giants 71 67 0.514 9.0

Arizona Diamondbacks 66 72 0.478 14.0

San Diego Padres 65 73 0.471 15.0

Milwaukee Brewers 61 76 0.445 18.5

Cincinnati Reds 57 79 0.419 22.0

Colorado Rockies 57 80 0.416 22.5

Miami Marlins 57 81 0.413 23.0

Atlanta Braves 55 83 0.399 25.0

Philadelphia Phillies 53 85 0.384 27.0

Updated Tue Sep 8 11:04 AM EDT

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Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

I've gotten interested in bobbleheads; here are prices on some of the unique ones you can find on the Interweb:

-- Mr Met remains a popular collectible, especially in a winning year-- $55.59.

-- Kobe Bryant, with MVP trophies/championship trophies-- $215

-- Tim Duncan with his MVP trophies/championship trophies-- $89.99

-- Sausage racers in Milwaukee comes as a set of six-- $239.99

-- TNT's Craig Sager has his own bobblehead-- $99.99.

-- For some reason, Rocky the Denver Nuggets' mascot, is also $99.99.


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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but........

13) Pirates played on ESPN Sunday night in St Louis, then had a 1:00 game Monday in Cincinnati; what genius thought this was a good idea? Pittsburgh lost seven of its last eight games; still looks like they'll play the Cubs in the Wild Card game.

12) Ohio State 42, Virginia Tech 24-- Buckeyes are loaded, with two backup QBs who would start at most colleges. If Cardale Jones had entered NFL Draft last April, he might be starting this Sunday in a pro game, instead of for the Buckeyes, and he has only started four college games, none in Columbus.

11) If I owned a major league baseball team, all of my coaches would be bilingual; communication is too important to have players who can't communicate with coaches.

10) SEC championship football game will stay in Atlanta thru 2027; Falcons open a new stadium in 2018- the game will move there when that replaces the Georgia Dome.

9) 15 of the Astros' last 24 games are on the road. Should be an interesting last four weeks for a team that doesn't play well away from home.

8) Baseball record that I've never heard of before yesterday: Earl Webb once hit 67 doubles in 1931 and no one has ever hit more. Closest anyone has come recently was when Todd Helton hit 59 doubles for the Rockies.

7) Minor league baseball is profitable: Quad City River Bandits, a Class A farm club of the Astros, averaged 3,907 fans per game this year. Minor league teams are profit makers because they don't pay player salaries.

When you get 3,907 people a game in Davenport, Iowa and have an outfield fence covered with advertising signs, you make a decent buck.

6) Cleveland Browns suspended their offensive line coach after he got suspended for a DUI (not his first). Browns are 1-15 in season openers, visit the Jets Sunday.

5) Reggie Wayne only lasted 12 days with the Patriots, but don't feel bad for him; he banked $450K for those 12 miserable days in New England.

4) ESPN the Magazine interviewed 98 college football players; 58% of them think the college football playoff should be eight teams, not four.

3) Three of the eleven guys on Virginia Tech's kick coverage team are brothers.

2) Was watching the underrated movie Leap of Faith (Steve Martin, Debra Winger) and saw that the price of gas back then (movie was made in 1992) was $1.24 a gallon. If you stumble across this movie on cable, it is worth a watch; Liam Neeson before he hit it big, Meat Loaf as a musician. This was one of Steve Martin's best roles.

1) Today is the day the Kam Chancellor/Seahawks stalemate takes a turn; either one side caves in, or one of Seattle's team leaders is out for Sunday's game with NFC West rival St Louis. Nate Burleson was saying on TV yesterday how Chancellor's impact on the Seahawks cannot be understated, so his absence would be a problem.

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WNBA Betting Recap: 8/31-9/6

September 8, 2015

League Betting Notes (from Monday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 6)

-- Favorites went 9-4 straight up
-- Favorites went 7-6 against the spread (ATS)
-- Home teams posted a 8-5 SU record
-- Road teams posted a 7-6 ATS record
-- The 'under' went 8-5

Team Betting Notes

-- Tulsa (14-15) split a pair of games in the past week, and they went 1-1 ATS during the span, too. However, over their past seven games they're an impressive 6-1 ATS. The 'over' hit in each of their two games this week, too.

-- The late resurgence for Los Angeles (12-17) continues, as they won each of their two games this week. They have won six of the past seven overall, and they're 4-3 ATS during the span. The 'over' has also been a good bet, going 2-0 in the past week and 5-2 in the past seven.

-- Atlanta (11-17) has picked up the pace lately, at least in terms of against the number. The Dream is 5-0-1 ATS in their past six games, and 8-1-1 ATS over the past 10 games overall.

-- Chicago (19-11) had a perfect week both straight up and against the spread, going 2-0 SU/ATS. Elena Delle Donne and company have won five of their past six games overall.

-- Washington's (15-14) late-season slide continues, as they dropped all three of their games this week while going 1-2 ATS. The Mystics have dropped six of their past seven games overall, and they're 1-3 ATS over the past four outings. The one consistent things about Washington has been the 'under', which has hit in five of the past six and eight of the past 10.

-- The season cannot end soon enough for San Antonio (7-25), which had another losing week. That includes a 30-point loss at the hands of Phoenix (19-10). Over the past eight games the Stars are a dismal 1-7 ATS, while 'under' has hit in six of those eight outings.

-- Speaking of the Mercury, they were perfect in the past week while going 2-0 ATS. The 'under has also hit in four straight for the Merc, and 9-3 in their past 12 games.

-- Indiana (18-10) split their games this week, winning at home against Connecticut while losing on the road in Minnesota. The Fever have had a great season under rookie head coach Stephanie White, as they're heading to the playoffs for an 11th straight season. However, the Fever is just 1-5 ATS over the past six outings.

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Preview: Fever (18-13) at Mystics (16-15)

Date: September 08, 2015 7:00 PM EDT

The Washington Mystics' magic number is one with three games remaining.

While a third consecutive playoff berth seems like a lock, it's hardly a guarantee with the way they've been playing.

The Mystics try to avoid a fifth straight defeat and gain some ground on the third-place Indiana Fever on Tuesday night at the Verizon Center.

Washington (16-15) looked like a sure bet to make the playoffs after a 79-61 win at Western Conference-leading Minnesota on Aug. 19. That moved it within two games of first place in the East, but it's since lost six of seven.

The Mystics have a three-game lead over Atlanta and could have eliminated the Dream from playoff contention Sunday but suffered a 73-67 defeat at Philips Arena. Washington and Atlanta conclude the season Sunday at the Verizon Center.

Even if the Mystics fail to win another game, they'll still be back into the playoffs if the Dream lose one of their remaining three.

Washington is 10-5 at home but has lost four of the last five regular-season meetings with Indiana in the nation's capital. In the last one Aug. 11, Tamika Catchings scored 10 of her 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead Indiana to a 73-62 victory.

Although the Fever (18-13) are headed to the playoffs for a WNBA-record 11th consecutive season, their seeding is far from set. They're two games ahead of the Mystics as they try to avoid an opening-round series against East-leading New York and trail second-place Chicago by 1 1/2 games for home-court advantage in the first round.

Like Washington, Indiana also hasn't looked much like a playoff team lately, having dropped four of five. The Fever went 3 of 12 from 3-point range and were outscored 40-28 in the paint in Friday's 81-65 loss at Minnesota.

Shenise Johnson, Indiana's second-leading scorer at 11.2 points per game, had four in 21 minutes and is averaging 6.0 points in her last three contests.

The Mystics haven't been getting much offensive production from Stefanie Dolson, who also averages 11.2 points. The 6-foot-5 Dolson, eighth in the league in shooting at 50.0 percent, is averaging 6.5 points and 34.3 percent shooting in her past four games.

She was limited to six points in last month's meeting with Indiana while center Emma Meesseman, second on Washington with 11.8 points, went scoreless in 17 minutes.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD

Aug 11, 2015 Score ATS Results
IND « 73 Cover: 14.5
WAS 62 Under: 135
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Jul 17, 2015 Score ATS Results
IND 50 Under: 118
WAS « 68 Cover: 16
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Jul 2, 2015 Score ATS Results
WAS 50 Under: 123
IND « 73 Cover: 26.5
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Jun 20, 2015 Score ATS Results
WAS « 87 Cover: 11
IND 75 Over: 162
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Aug 25, 2014 Score ATS Results
WAS 0 Over: 0
IND « 0 Cover: 0
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Aug 23, 2014 Score ATS Results
IND « 81 Cover: 8
WAS 76 Over: 157
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Aug 21, 2014 Score ATS Results
WAS 73 Cover: 0
IND « 78 Over: 151
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Aug 8, 2014 Score ATS Results
WAS « 74 Cover: 18
IND 61 Under: 135
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Jul 2, 2014 Score ATS Results
IND « 80 Cover: 7
WAS 77 Over: 157
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Jun 6, 2014 Score ATS Results
IND « 64 Cover: 7
WAS 61 Under: 125
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