The Bum's MLB June's Picks-Trends-Stats-News !!

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6/26 - Yesterday's Results: 5 - 4 + 2.77

Overall : 161 - 145 + 29.49 52.61%


MONDAY, JUNE 27

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

LAD at PIT 12:35 PM

PIT -119

O 8.5

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Evening Best Bets:

MONDAY, JUNE 27

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

NYM at WAS 07:05 PM

NYM -125


TEX at NYY 07:05 PM

TEX +120


CLE at ATL 07:10 PM

ATL +126

O 7.5


BOS at TB 07:10 PM

BOS +105


CHC at CIN 07:10 PM

CIN +251

U 8.5


STL at KC 08:15 PM

KC -142


TOR at COL 08:40 PM

TOR -115

O 11.5


PHI at ARI 09:40 PM

O 8.5


HOU at LAA 10:05 PM

LAA -119

U 7.5


OAK at SF 10:15 PM

OAK +160

O 7.5

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MLB

Monday, June 27

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Monday's MLB Game of the Day: Mets at Nationals
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The Mets' 23-year-old fireballer, Noah Syndergaard, exited his last start after experiencing renewed discomfort in his right elbow, but an MRI returned clean.

New York Mets at Washington Nationals (A: -117, H: -104, Total: 8.0)

The New York Mets and Washington Nationals will look to ignite their sputtering offenses at the other's expense on Monday when the National League East rivals open a three-game series in the nation's capital. New York mustered its only offense in the ninth inning of Sunday's 5-2 setback to the Atlanta Braves, falling to 4-5 with only 24 runs scored in that nine-game stretch.

Wilmer Flores had a run-scoring single on Sunday and is 4-for-10 with two RBIs in his last three games after a 3-for-29 stretch in his previous 11. The Mets have split their first six encounters with first-place Washington, which scored just 20 runs during a season-high seven-game losing skid before collecting only four hits in a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday. The Nationals hope their offense gets untracked by beginning a stretch of 19 of their next 23 contests in their own ballpark - starting with the opener of a 10-game homestand on Monday. Daniel Murphy went 0-for-4 in the finale versus the Brewers, but is a blistering 10-for-23 with two homers and six RBIs in six games versus his former team this season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SNY (New York), MASN (Washington)

INJURY REPORT:

Mets - SP N. Syndergaard (Probable Monday, elbow), RP J. Henderson (15-Day DL, bicep), CF J. Lagares (15-Day DL, thumb), 3B D. Wright (15-Day DL, neck), 1B L. Duda (15-Day DL, back).

Nationals - RP J. Papelbon (15-Day DL, ribs).

WEATHER REPORT: There is a 60 percent chance of rain and a threat of developing thunderstorms this evening in Washington, D.C. Gametime temperatures will be in the mid-80's with high humidity and there will be a 5-10 mph breeze blowing out to left field.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (8-2, 2.08 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Joe Ross (6-4, 3.11)

Syndergaard won his second straight start and improved to 6-0 in his last nine appearances on Wednesday after allowing three runs on eight hits in six innings versus Kansas City. The 23-year-old fireballer exited that contest after experiencing renewed discomfort in his right elbow, but an MRI returned clean, so manager Terry Collins and company feel Syndergaard is ready to face the Nationals for the second time this season. The Texas native improved to 2-0 versus Washington in his career after scattering five hits and striking out 10 in seven strong innings in a 2-0 win on May 17.

Ross looks to continue his strong stretch on Monday as Washington is shuffling its rotation with ace Stephen Strasburg (upper back strain) on the disabled list. The 23-year-old owns a 3-0 mark in his last six starts but settled for a no-decision versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday despite allowing two runs in 6 1/3 innings. The home-run ball has plagued Ross, as he has been taken deep in four straight and eight of his last nine outings.

TRENDS:

* Mets are 23-4 in their last 27 Monday games.
* Mets are 6-1 in Syndergaard's last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
* Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
* Nationals are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
* Nationals are 5-1 in Ross' last 6 starts.
* Over is 5-0 in Syndergaard's last 5 starts overall.
* Over is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
* Over is 8-1-1 in the last 10 meetings in Washington.

CONSENSUS: The visiting New York Mets are slight favorites in today's Game of the Day and the public is favoring them early in the day at 57 percent. In totals wagering, Under 7.0 has a slight edge with the public with 52 percent of the picks.

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Cleveland rocks!

Power Sports breaks down all the best MLB betting notes and odds for this week's series in our MLB betting cheat sheet, including the red-hot Cleveland Indians.

Cleveland Rocks!

With the city still basking in the glow of its first major professional sports championship in 52 years, Cleveland’s baseball team has now caught fire.

You can make it three straight sweeps and nine straight wins for the Indians, who have outscored opponents 60-18 during this run, giving them the best run differential in the entire American League (+81) this season. Come playoff time, the rest of the AL will be hard-pressed to match this team’s starting rotation.

But as for right now, the Indians are following in the Cavaliers footsteps – quite literally. They just got done with Detroit and will next play Atlanta and Toronto. Sound familiar? Those are the same three cities that the Cavs went through en route to an Eastern Conference Championship. Like Cavs-Hawks, this Indians-Braves series has all the makings of a sweep for Cleveland, especially with the Braves being a ghastly 11-29 at Turner Field this season.

Show Me Something

The I-70 series is renewed this week with the Royals and Cardinals playing four games, starting Monday in Kansas City.

The series will shift to St. Louis on Wednesday. Though the two teams come in with identical records (39-35), the Cardinals’ run differential (+75) is vastly superior to that of the Royals (-15), so in my mind you can make them the favorite in this series. But while the Cards are 24-14 on the road and averaging 6.1 runs per game, KC’s 26-10 home record must be respected as well.

Interestingly, the Royals are just 18-31 at home vs. the Cardinals since the start of Interleague Play (remember they were bad for most of those years), but 13-12 at the new Busch Stadium. In the last 10 head to head meetings, there’s been only one time that more than seven total runs were scored.

Revenge in the Outfield

The Angels just avoided what could have been an embarrassing four-game sweep (at home) against the A’s (won 7-6 Sunday in final at-bat). The Astros just lost for the first time in eight games Sunday, 6-1 at Kansas City.

That makes this week’s three-game series in Angel Stadium sound promising for the road team, but beware the revenge angle as Los Angeles certainly remembers being swept last week in Minute Maid Park. Despite its recent resurgence, Houston still has a losing road record (17-22 this season).

Pitching Notes

* The move was long overdue, but Trevor Rosenthal is no longer the Cardinals closer. In 24 innings of work, Rosenthal had allowed 28 hits and issued 21 walks. It’s always key to remember the bullpens, so keep an eye on this situation when handicapping Cards-Royals this week.

* There’s a big series set to take place in the Nation’s Capital this week with the Nationals hosting the Mets. Even after losing seven of eight, the Nats still have a three-game edge in the NL East standings, but when you look at how the home team’s starting rotation sets up this week, you won’t see the name Stephen Strasburg. Washington’s ace has been scratched twice in the last seven days due to back issues and is now heading to the disabled list, which is absolutely a troubling sign if you’re a Nats fan. The Nats are 13-1 with Strasburg on the hill this season, but just 31-31 in all other games.

Hitting Notes

* Look for the Reds to trade Jay Bruce shortly. The team is going nowhere, but Bruce’s bat could certainly be useful for a contending team. He just hit his 17th home run on Sunday and has a slash line of .279/.328/.581. This week, Cincinnati hosts a Cubs team that all of a sudden has lost five of its last six games.

* The Tampa Bay Rays have now lost 11 straight games after being swept by the Orioles over the weekend. Injuries have decimated their lineup with five hitters currently on the disabled list, including team batting average leader Steve Pearce. They’d gone nine straight games without scoring more than four runs before the last two. Things get no easier this week as the Red Sox come calling.

Totals Trend

The Under is a perfect 5-0 for Michael Shoemaker in June. The Angels hurler will toe the rubber Monday against Houston.

Monday's Weather Report:

* There is a chance of thunderstorms and a 60 percent chance of rain in Washington where the Nats and Mets will open their series Monday evening. There will also be a 5-10 mph wind blowing out to left field. The total is set at 7.5.

* Turner Field in Atlanta will be the site for Monday's game between the Braves and the Cleveland Indians. There is a chance of thunderstorms in the forecast and a 50 percent chance of rain. The total is set at 8.0.

* There is a chance of thunderstorms and a 30 percent chance of rain in Denver where the Rockies will host the Toronto Blue Jays in interleague action. There will also be a 5-10 mph breeze blowing in from right field. The total is set at 11.5.

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MLB

Monday, June 27


Rays have lost their last 11 overall, last 5 vs AL East & have never won a Blake Snell start (0-3) BOS -110 TB -110

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Baseball Capsules
June 28, 2016

CINCINNATI (AP) Kris Bryant became the first major leaguer to hit three homers and two doubles in a game, and Jake Arrieta added a solo shot in the ballpark where he threw a no-hitter in April, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 11-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

The Cubs pulled out of their 1-6 slide behind a tandem that's had some huge moments in Cincinnati.

Arrieta (12-2) threw his second career no-hitter on April 21 during a 16-0 win over the Reds. Bryant led the way with two homers in that game, including a grand slam that gave him a career-high six RBIs.

Arrieta struggled in his return to Cincinnati, giving up a season-high five runs in five innings, but Bryant drove in six again to back the right-hander. Bryant's 16 total bases were a Cubs record, and his five hits marked a career high.

Bryant homered twice off Dan Straily (4-5) and once against Ross Ohlendorf, who also gave up a homer to Anthony Rizzo.

Arrieta hit an opposite-field drive - his fourth career home run - off Michael Lorenzen. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner became the league's first 12-game winner despite his worst outing of the season.

INDIANS 8, BRAVES 3

ATLANTA (AP) - Lonnie Chisenhall hit a three-run homer, Trevor Bauer (6-2) gave up two runs in six innings and Cleveland beat Atlanta for its 10th straight win.

Jason Kipnis added a home run in the ninth.

The AL Central-leading Indians extended the majors' longest winning streak of the season. It is Cleveland's longest run since closing the 2013 regular season with 10 straight wins.

The Indians have outscored opponents 68-21 and hit 21 homers during the streak. They had 14 hits and scored at least six runs for the seventh straight game.

Chisenhall homered in the fourth off Tyrell Jenkins (0-1). He relieved Braves rookie John Gant, who exited in the third with a left oblique strain.

RANGERS 9, YANKEES 6

NEW YORK (AP) - The Texas Rangers wrapped up a weird win at 2:44 a.m. Tuesday, rallying after a rain delay of more than 3 1/2 hours in the ninth inning to beat New York with maybe 100 fans left in the stands.

Yankee Stadium was so deserted that shouts from Texas players cheering in the dugout for Adrian Beltre's go-ahead, two-run single could easily be heard bouncing around the ballpark.

Texas trailed 6-5 when Kirby Yates replaced closer Aroldis Chapman after the delay with a runner on first and no outs. Yates (2-1) hit three batters, and Beltre and Elvis Andrus each hit a two-run single.

By then, the cleaning crews had already started their work in the upper decks.

Rain-themed songs wafted over the sound system while showers fell during the break of 3 hours, 35 minutes.

Tony Barnette (5-2) got the win and Sam Dyson earned his 16th save as Texas won its third in a row.

Ian Desmond and Rougned Odor homered for Texas, which owns the best record in the AL. Mark Teixeira homered for the second straight day and got three hits for the Yankees.

NATIONALS 11, METS 4

WASHINGTON (AP) - Ben Revere had four hits and three steals as Washington handed Noah Syndergaard his first loss in more than a month, beating New York in the opener of a three-game series between NL East rivals.

Nationals starter Joe Ross (7-4) gave up four early runs, then retired 11 of his last 12 batters. Anthony Rendon had three RBIs for Washington.

The Nationals increased their lead over idle Miami to 3 1/2 games, while the Mets are four games back. The Nationals stole six bases, matching their most since the franchise moved to Washington in 2005.

Five steals came against Syndergaard (8-3), who had won six consecutive decisions and had not lost since May 6. He lasted only three innings, surrendering season highs in runs (5) and walks (3).

DODGERS 5, PIRATES 4

PITTSBURGH (AP) - A.J. Ellis hit a tiebreaking, two-out infield single that capped a four-run fifth inning, and Los Angeles rallied past Pittsburgh to salvage the finale of a four-game series.

Scott Kazmir (6-3), who entered with an 11.17 ERA at PNC Park, won despite allowing four runs, four hits and four walks in five innings. Kenley Jansen, the Dodgers' sixth pitcher, got four outs for his 22nd save in 25 chances.

Francisco Liriano (4-8) led by four runs early and took a two-hitter and a 4-1 lead into the fifth, when he was chased by Yasiel Puig's two-run single.

RAYS 13, RED SOX 7

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Nick Franklin homered and drove in a career-high five runs to help Tampa Bay end an 11-game losing streak with a victory over Boston.

Franklin had his first three hits of the season, and Logan Forsythe and Desmond Jennings also homered in support of rookie Blake Snell (1-2), who allowed four runs over 5 1/3 innings to get his first big league win.

Tampa Bay's skid matched the longest in the majors this year.

Forsythe finished with three of Tampa Bay's season-best 18 hits, including a two-run homer off Eduardo Rodriguez (1-3) that gave Snell a 9-0 lead in the third. Logan Morrison drove in two during a five-run first.

Rodriguez gave up nine runs and 11 hits in 2 2/3 innings.

ROCKIES 9, BLUE JAYS 5

DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, Jon Gray tossed seven solid innings and the Rockies beat Toronto to spoil Troy Tulowitzki's return to Colorado.

Tulowitzki went 0 for 4 in his first game at Coors Field since Toronto acquired him from the Rockies last July 27. He received a standing ovation when he batted in the second inning. He stepped out of the batter's box and doffed his helmet to the 36,491 fans.

Edwin Encarnacion homered twice and Devon Travis also went deep for the Blue Jays.

Gray (5-3) allowed four runs and struck out eight. Colorado rallied for six runs in the seventh off three relievers. Drew Storen (1-3) hit two straight batters with pitches ahead of Nolan Arenado's two-run single.

ROYALS 6, CARDINALS 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Danny Duffy matched a career best with eight sharp innings and Kansas City defeated St. Louis to open a four-game, two-city series between cross-state rivals.

Kendrys Morales went 4 for 4 and drove in two runs, and Eric Hosmer also had a pair of RBIs as the Royals roughed up Adam Wainwright (6-5) to snap a four-game losing streak to the Cardinals.

Duffy (3-1) served up a two-run homer to Matt Holliday in the first before settling into a nice rhythm. The left-hander struck out eight and didn't walk a batter.

It was Wainwright's first loss in six starts at Kauffman Stadium.

ATHLETICS 8, GIANTS 3

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Daniel Mengden pitched into the eighth inning for his first major league win, backed by Marcus Semien's three-run homer and four RBIs, and Oakland beat San Francisco to open the Bay Bridge Series.

Semien connected in the second, and Jed Lowrie and Khris Davis added RBI doubles against Jeff Samardzija (8-5) during a five-run inning. Semien added a run-scoring double in the sixth, and Davis hit an RBI single in the seventh.

Mengden (1-3) retired his first 13 batters before Angel Pagan's one-out single in the fifth. He was pulled in the eighth after losing his shutout bid.

Oakland won for the fourth time in five games, handing the Giants just their third defeat in 16 games and fourth in 17 at AT&T Park.

PHILLIES 8, DIAMONDBACKS 0

PHOENIX (AP) - Vince Velasquez threw five strong innings in his return from the disabled list, and Philadelphia beat Arizona.

Velasquez (6-2), who hadn't pitched since June 8 because of a right biceps strain, gave up five hits and struck out seven with no walks. The 24-year-old right-hander threw 84 pitches before he was removed as a precaution.

Robbie Ray (4-7) blanked the Phillies through five innings before getting tagged with two runs in the sixth and two in Philadelphia's six-run seventh.

The Diamondbacks were just back from a 7-3 road trip that included a four-game sweep of the Phillies.

Odubel Herrera had four hits, and Maikel Franco drove in three runs.

ASTROS 4, ANGELS 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Carlos Correa snapped a ninth-inning tie with a sacrifice fly, and Will Harris pitched out of a major jam moments later to preserve Houston's victory over Los Angeles.

After the Angels loaded the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the ninth, Harris struck out Jett Bandy and snagged Andrelton Simmons' comebacker to start a 1-2-3 double play that ended the game.

Houston scored its second run in the ninth on a wild pitch by J.C. Ramirez. The surging Astros have won six straight against the Angels and eight of nine overall.

Mike Trout homered in his third consecutive game for Los Angeles, which has lost seven of eight. He had three hits and scored twice.

Luke Gregerson (3-1) tossed a scoreless inning for the win, and Harris earned his seventh save in as many chances.

Fernando Salas (3-5) took the loss.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- A man named Ronald McDonald was shot Thursday at a Sonic Drive-In in Lumberton, NC. Really, he was. Mr McDonald is said to be OK, but he was upset that the hospital didn't serve breakfast 24 hours a day.

-- Kris Bryant had three HRs, two doubles last nite, coming with three total bases of the all-time record (19) for total bases in a game, held by Sean Green.

-- Roberto Clemente used a bat that was 36 inches long, weighed 39 ounces.

-- When he was 30 years old, Harrison Ford was a carpenter, not an actor.

-- Morehead State gave hoop coach Sean Woods a contract extension thru 2020.

-- There were 52 homers hit in major leagues Sunday, most of any day this year.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: NFL knowledge to ponder......

13) Falcons-- Missed playoffs last three years, going 18-30, despite starting 5-0 LY. Were last in NFL in sacks (19) LY, 5-5 in games decided by less than seven points. .

12) Bills-- Had only 21 sacks LY (31st) so Rex Ryan brought his brother Rob in to help with the defense. Led NFL in rushing yards, but were #28 in passing yards.

11) Panthers-- Will be hard to re-create +20 turnover margin; they were 5-0 in games decided by less than 7 points. Have four games west of Rockies this season. Getting Kelvin Benjamin back at WR provides some upside.

10) Bengals-- Made playoffs last five years, but its been 25 years since they last won a playoff game. Were +11 in turnovers, allowed 2nd-least points, but will have their third offensive coordinator in last four years this season.

9) Cowboys-- Had four QBs throw 98+ passes LY; they lost 12 of last 14 games after a 2-0 start. Their -22 turnover margin was worst in the NFL.

8) Packers-- Five of McCarthy's seven playoff losses came on the last play of game. Started 6-0, stumbled to 4-6 finish, scoring 8-13 points in last two games- they get Jordy Nelson back from injury at WR this year.

7) Texans-- O'Brien is "QB guru" but Texans used nine QBs (starting seven) in his first two years in Houston. Only two of their 16 games LY were decided by less than seven points- they should have five new starters on offense this year.

6) Colts-- Luck missed nine games LY; Indy was 29th in rushing yards, 22nd passing, 28th in total yards- they drafted four offensive linemen. Also have their third OC in last five seasons.

5) Vikings-- Minnesota is 24-9 vs spread under Zimmer, 15-5 as an underdog; they were 4th in rushing yards, 31st in passing yards- their fired their offensive line coach.

4) Patriots-- Went 3-5 in last eight games after a 10-0 start; Garoppolo threw four passes all year-- now he has to start the first four games, with Brady suspended. Patriots had 49 sacks LY, second-most in NFL.

3) Giants-- Lost six of last seven games, but kept both coordinators and fired a future Hall of Fame head coach. Went 6-10 LY despite a +7 turnover ratio; they allowed an average of 420 yards/game (last) and gave up 40.7 ppg in last three games.

2) Saints-- 31st in rushing yards allowed, 31st in passing yards, 31st in total yards, last in points allowed. Brees threw for 4,870 yards but is 37 now. Only had five draft picks this year-- two of them were offensive players.

1) Steelers-- Roethlisberger is 34 now; Pitt was #3 in passing yards, T4 in scoring, despite Big Ben missing five games. Had 48 sacks under new DC Butler, 3rd in NFL.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, June 28

National League games
Mets @ Nationals
Harvey is 0-2, 2.88 in his last four starts; his last five stayed under.

Highly touted prospect Giolito is making his MLB debut; he was 5-3, 3.17 in 14 AAA starts this season.

Mets are 5-8 in last 13 road games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Washington lost seven of last nine games; eight of Nationals' last ten home games went over.

Cubs @ Reds
Lester is 5-0, 1.87 in his last six starts; five of his last six road starts went over. .

Lamb is 0-1, 4.91 in his last four starts (under 3-2-1 in his home starts).

Cubs lost six of last eight games; under is 8-6 in their last 14 games. Cincinnati lost seven of last nine games; six of Reds' last nine home games stayed under.

Dodgers @ Brewers
Urias is 0-1, 1.88 in his last three starts, which all stayed under.

Anderson is 0-1, 13.51 in his last two starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight starts.

Dodgers lost three of last four games; they're 3-10 in road series openers. Milwaukee is 4-1 in last five home games; they're 6-7 in home series openers. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Dodger games, 7-5 in last 12 games at Miller Park.

Phillies @ Diamondbacks
Eickhoff is 3-1, 2.19 in his last four starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Greinke is 4-0, 1.47 in his last five starts, four of which stayed under.

Phillies lost 14 of last 18 games; over is 10-3 in their last 13 road games. Arizona is 4-8 in its last 12 home games; four of last five Diamondback games went over.

American League games
Rangers @ Bronx
Hamels is 3-0, 0.87 in his last three starts; seven of his last nine starts went over.

Sabathia is 2-0, 3.63 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Rangers won 11 of last 13 games; over is 11-4 in their last 15 road games. New York is 3-5 in its last eight home games, six of their last nine games stayed under.

Red Sox @ Rays
Porcello is 1-0, 5.40 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1)..

Archer is 0-3, 5.03 in his last three starts, which all stayed under.

Red Sox lost six of last eight games; five of last six Boston road games went over total. Tampa Bay lost 11 of last 12 games; their last three games all went over.

Twins @ White Sox
Gibson is 0-5, 6.81 in his last seven starts; three of his last four went over.

Quintana is 0-2, 5.61 in his last four starts; under is 13-1 in his last 14 starts.

Twins lost seven of last nine road games; they're 3-9 in road series openers. Chicago is 5-2 in its last seven games, 7-5 in home series openers. Three of last four Chicago games stayed under, as have last three Minnesota games.

Astros @ Angels
McCullers is 1-1, 3.20 in his last four starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Lincecum is 1-1, 5.00 in his two starts for the Angels (over 1-1).

Houston won ten of its last 12 games; under is 14-4 in Astros' last 18 games. Angels are 6-15 in their last 21 games; nine of their last 11 home games went over.

Interleague
Marlins @ Tigers
Conley is 2-0, 0.66 in his last two starts, five of his last six starts stayed under.

Pelfrey is 0-2, 7.13 in his last three starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Marlins are 9-4 in their last 13 games, 8-3 in road series openers. Over is 9-2 in Miami's last 11 road games. Detroit lost its last three games; they're 6-6 in home series openers. Four of last six Tiger games stayed under the total.

Indians @ Braves
Kluber is 5-2, 3.58 in his last seven starts; under is 6-4-1 in his last eleven.

Wisler is 1-4, 6.29 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.

Indians won their last ten games, four of last five Cleveland road games went over the total. Atlanta is 8-4 in its last 12 games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Cardinals @ Royals
Wacha is 1-1, 2.11 in his last three starts; eight of his last nine went over.

Ventura is 2-0, 0.66 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.

Cardinals are 9-3 in last 12 road games, over is 11-8 in their last 19 road games. Kansas City lost four of last six games, six of Royals' last nine home games went over.

Blue Jays @ Rockies
Happ is 3-0, 3.32 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Butler is 0-2, 7.96 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over. .

Blue Jays lost six of last eight games, four of their last six games stayed under. Colorado won seven of last nine home games, six of last seven games at Coors Field went over.

Orioles @ Padres
Jimenez is 2-2, 9.50 in his last five starts; six of his last seven went over.

Johnson is 0-3, 9.82 in three starts for San Diego (under 2-1).

Orioles won their last five games, are 6-5 in road series openers. Three of last four Oriole road games stayed under. San Diego won six of its last eight games; they're 8-5 in home series openers. Last five San Diego home games went over the total.

Pirates @ Mariners
Niese is 0-3, 9.18 in his last three starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Iwakuma is 2-2, 5.96 in his last four starts; six of his last eight went over.

Pirates won three of last four games overall but are 1-9 in last 10 road games, 8-5 in road series openers. Over is 11-8 in their last 19 games. Seattle lost seven of last nine games; they're 6-6 in home series openers. Three of last four Seattle home games went over.

A's @ Giants
Graveman is 1-0, 2.04 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. .

Suarez is 1-0, 5.14 in four starts this year (over 2-1-1). .

A's won four of last five games, all of which went over the total. San Francisco won 13 of last 17 home games- four of their last five home games went over.

Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:
NY-Wsh-- Harvey 5-10; Giolito 0-0
Chi-Cin-- Lester 11-4; Lamb 3-7
LA-Mil-- Urias 2-3; Anderson 5-9
Phil-Az-- Eickhoff 6-9; Greinke 12-4

Tex-NY-- Hamels 11-4; Sabathia 7-5
Bos-TB-- Porcello 10-5; Archer 5-11
Min-Chi-- Gibson 2-5; Quintana 7-8
Hst-LA-- McCullers 5-3; Lincecum 1-1

Mia-Det-- Conley 8-7; Pelfrey 5-9
Cle-Atl-- Kluber 7-8; Wisler 4-10
StL-KC-- Wacha 7-8; Ventura 9-5
Tor-Col-- Happ 10-5; Butler 2-6
Blt-SD-- Jimenez 7-7; Johnson 0-3/0-2
Pitt-Sea-- Niese 8-7; Iwakuma 8-7
A's-SF-- Graveman 5-9; Suarez 2-2

Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
NY-Wsh-- Harvey 3-15; Giolito 0-0
Chi-Cin-- Lester 4-15; Lamb 4-10
LA-Mil-- Urias 1-5; Anderson 6-14
Phil-Az-- Eickhoff 5-15; Greinke 5-16

Tex-NY-- Hamels 3-15; Sabathia 0-12
Bos-TB-- Porcello 5-15; Archer 8-16
Min-Chi-- Gibson 3-7; Quintana 2-15
Hst-LA-- McCullers 3-8; Lincecum 0-2

Mia-Det-- Conley 5-15; Pelfrey 8-14
Cle-Atl-- Kluber 4-15; Wisler 7-14
StL-KC-- Wacha 4-15; Ventura 4-14
Tor-Col-- Happ 4-15; Butler 4-8
Blt-SD-- Jimenez 6-14; Johnson 2-5
Pitt-Sea-- Niese 3-15; Iwakuma 3-15
A's-SF-- Graveman 3-14; Suarez 2-4

Umpires
NY-Wsh-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Guccione games.
Chi-Cin-- Underdogs won four of last five Winters games.
Phil-Az-- Seven of last eight Hoberg games stayed under.

Tex-NY-- Underdogs won five of last six Nauert games.
Bos-TB-- Five of last seven Reyburn games stayed under.
Hst-LA-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Holbrook games.

Cle-Atl-- Last four HGibson games went over the total
StL-KC-- Six of last eight Timmons games went over.
Tor-Col-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Diaz games.
A's-SF-- Last four Iassogna games stayed under total.

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MLB

Tuesday, June 28

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. NY YANKEES
Texas4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas10-2-1 SU in its last 13 games
NY Yankees are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing Texas
NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing at home against Texas

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. DETROIT
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston

7:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games at home

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games

8:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home

8:15 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. KANSAS CITY
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
St. Louis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Kansas City is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games

8:40 PM
TORONTO vs. COLORADO
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

9:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA ANGELS
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Angels's last 16 games when playing at home against Houston
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

10:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games

10:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. SAN DIEGO
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore

10:15 PM
OAKLAND vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Oakland is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, June 28


Houston @ LA Angels

Game 915-916
June 28, 2016 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Feldman) 12.508
LA Angels
(Lincecum) 18.479
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 6
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+120); Over

Miami @ Detroit

Game 917-918
June 28, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Conley) 18.748
Detroit
(Pelfrey) 14.388
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Over

Cleveland @ Atlanta

Game 919-920
June 28, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 16.357
Atlanta
(Wisler) 13.299
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-200); Under

St. Louis @ Kansas City

Game 921-922
June 28, 2016 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 13.542
Kansas City
(Ventura) 17.939
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 4 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Over

NY Mets @ Washington

Game 901-902
June 28, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Harvey) 12.959
Washington
(Giolito) 16.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-125
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+105); N/A

Toronto @ Colorado

Game 923-924
June 28, 2016 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Happ) 14.398
Colorado
(Butler) 17.189
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-145
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+125); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
June 28, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 15.787
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 12.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-260
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-260); Under

Baltimore @ San Diego

Game 925-926
June 28, 2016 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 17.233
San Diego
(Johnson) 13.221
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 4
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-150); Over

LA Dodgers @ Milwaukee

Game 905-906
June 28, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Urias) 12.885
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 14.221
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+125); Over

Pittsburgh @ Seattle

Game 927-928
June 28, 2016 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Niese) 17.939
Seattle
(Iwakuma) 13.486
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+130); Under

Philadelphia @ Arizona

Game 907-908
June 28, 2016 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhff) 12.490
Arizona
(Greinke) 15.451
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-220
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-220); Under

Oakland @ San Francisco

Game 929-930
June 28, 2016 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Gravemn) 16.413
San Francisco
(Suarez) 14.589
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+135); Under

Texas @ NY Yankees

Game 909-910
June 28, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Hamels) 12.119
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 17.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 5
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+110); Under

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 911-912
June 28, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Porcello) 15.476
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 12.453
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-115); Over

Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox

Game 913-914
June 28, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 12.119
Chicago White Sox
(Quntana) 17.598
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 5 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-175); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, June 28

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NY METS (40 - 35) at WASHINGTON (45 - 32) - 7:05 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-3 (+0.4 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)



MATT HARVEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARVEY is 3-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.127.
His team's record is 5-7 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.9 units)



LUCAS GIOLITO vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.




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CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 26) at CINCINNATI (29 - 48) - 7:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JOHN LAMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1537-1649 (-260.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1480-1562 (-235.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 734-804 (-188.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 749-726 (-155.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-23 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-40 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-53 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 92-147 (-45.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 51-71 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 92-147 (-45.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 15-36 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 1-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 55-89 (-25.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 43-84 (-30.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-1 (+5.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.1 Units)



JON LESTER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LESTER is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.925.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+3.8 units)



JOHN LAMB vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LAMB is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




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LA DODGERS (42 - 36) at MILWAUKEE (34 - 41) - 8:10 PM
JULIO URIAS (L) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 136-109 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 57-66 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 39-34 (-6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 30-30 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 102-81 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 75-62 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 21-21 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 279-315 (-71.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 31-46 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)



JULIO URIAS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
URIAS is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



CHASE ANDERSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.234.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)




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PHILADELPHIA (33 - 45) at ARIZONA (36 - 43) - 9:40 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 67-42 (+24.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 116-63 (+39.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 24-7 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 116-63 (+39.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 87-44 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 21-4 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 13-26 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 5-13 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 13-26 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 9-19 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)



JERAD EICKHOFF vs. ARIZONA since 1997
EICKHOFF is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



ZACK GREINKE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GREINKE is 6-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 0.870.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)




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TEXAS (50 - 27) at NY YANKEES (37 - 38) - 7:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMELS is 26-33 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 50-27 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 16-10 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 22-15 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 32-21 (+21.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 19-6 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
TEXAS is 24-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 49-24 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 35-20 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 48-41 (+18.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-18 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 24-14 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HAMELS is 32-17 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 14-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 31-16 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 21-8 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 22-38 (-24.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-1 (+2.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)



COLE HAMELS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAMELS is 0-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.64 and a WHIP of 1.567.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.5 units)



C.C. SABATHIA vs. TEXAS since 1997
SABATHIA is 12-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.493.
His team's record is 15-8 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 17-6. (+10.6 units)




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BOSTON (41 - 35) at TAMPA BAY (32 - 43) - 7:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 190-211 (-37.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
BOSTON is 24-36 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 81-105 (-28.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 605-694 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 32-43 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 93-105 (-39.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 94-106 (-40.1 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 105-117 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-34 (-15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-24 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARCHER is 17-23 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



RICK PORCELLO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PORCELLO is 6-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.163.
His team's record is 8-4 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-6.4 units)



CHRIS ARCHER vs. BOSTON since 1997
ARCHER is 1-7 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.690.
His team's record is 4-8 (-6.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-3.3 units)




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MINNESOTA (24 - 51) at CHI WHITE SOX (38 - 38) - 8:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 24-51 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-31 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-26 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 5-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-51 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 130-124 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-62 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-28 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
QUINTANA is 8-16 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 30-45 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 6-0 (+6.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)



KYLE GIBSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GIBSON is 4-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.06 and a WHIP of 0.896.
His team's record is 5-2 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)



JOSE QUINTANA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
QUINTANA is 6-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.310.
His team's record is 7-8 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (-0.2 units)




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HOUSTON (40 - 37) at LA ANGELS (32 - 45) - 10:05 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 53-72 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 22-34 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FELDMAN is 24-46 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 128-110 (+29.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 32-45 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 16-24 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 8-17 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-45 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 21-34 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-1 (+5.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)



SCOTT FELDMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FELDMAN is 6-8 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.398.
His team's record is 7-11 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-10. (-2.5 units)



TIM LINCECUM vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LINCECUM is 5-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 0.99 and a WHIP of 0.837.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)




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MIAMI (41 - 35) at DETROIT (38 - 38) - 7:10 PM
ADAM CONLEY (L) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 10-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MIAMI is 36-25 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 30-21 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



ADAM CONLEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.



MIKE PELFREY vs. MIAMI since 1997
PELFREY is 1-9 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.623.
His team's record is 4-14 (-12.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-11. (-5.1 units)




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CLEVELAND (45 - 30) at ATLANTA (26 - 50) - 7:10 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. MATT WISLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KLUBER is 18-29 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 8-16 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 17-28 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 11-19 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 5-11 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 19-6 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-17 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-30 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-41 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-30 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 7-22 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 7-21 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



COREY KLUBER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.



MATT WISLER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.




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ST LOUIS (39 - 36) at KANSAS CITY (40 - 35) - 8:15 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. YORDANO VENTURA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 40-35 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 29-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-10 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 259-273 (+32.6 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 26-12 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 40-23 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 40-35 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 19-8 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 22-7 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 85-62 (+19.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 17-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VENTURA is 50-31 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VENTURA is 10-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 141-100 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 24-15 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-15 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 100-66 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 419-375 (+52.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 11-5 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)



MICHAEL WACHA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WACHA is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.850.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)



YORDANO VENTURA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
VENTURA is 1-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)




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TORONTO (41 - 37) at COLORADO (37 - 39) - 8:40 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. EDDIE BUTLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 59-97 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



J.A. HAPP vs. COLORADO since 1997
HAPP is 3-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)



EDDIE BUTLER vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.




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BALTIMORE (45 - 30) at SAN DIEGO (33 - 44) - 10:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. ERIK JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 17-35 (-15.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 7-17 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 2-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 56-85 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 27-25 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-30 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
BALTIMORE is 33-20 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 43-25 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 34-20 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 33-22 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-17 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 103-71 (+24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 16-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 2-10 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 74-101 (-23.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 (+0.7 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)



UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JIMENEZ is 8-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.87 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 9-5 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.7 units)



ERIK JOHNSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
JOHNSON is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.500.
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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PITTSBURGH (37 - 40) at SEATTLE (38 - 38) - 10:10 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 39-23 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 110-119 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
NIESE is 49-43 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NIESE is 49-41 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 114-124 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 16-22 (-13.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-64 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 8-17 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SEATTLE is 108-121 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 77-84 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 33-49 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 21-29 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
IWAKUMA is 5-10 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 2-7 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.



JON NIESE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NIESE is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 2.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.




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OAKLAND (33 - 43) at SAN FRANCISCO (49 - 29) - 10:15 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. ALBERT SUAREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 101-137 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 96-129 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-83 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 76-97 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 36-61 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-29 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 219-109 (+44.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-29 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1106-926 (+121.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-25 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 27.07 and a WHIP of 6.767.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)



ALBERT SUAREZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

[StarDust Bum]

Tuesday's Diamond Notes
June 28, 2016

Hottest team: Astros (10-2 past 12)

The Houston Astros doubled up the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the Big A Monday night, as Collin McHugh recorded a quality start. They turn to 6-foot-7 veteran SP Scott Feldman to make the start in the second game of the series, as SP Lance McCullers (blister) was scratched from his start. Houston is still locked in as a road favorite, and the public likes them at about a 60-40 clip. Houston has won four of their past five road games, and they're 16-5 in their past 21 games against a team with a losing overall record. Their hot streak will be put to the test, however, as the 'Stros are 0-6 in Feldman's past six starts.

Coldest team: Nationals (2-7 past 9)

The Washington Nationals picked up an 11-4 victory to kick off their homestand, but it was just their second win in the past nine games. The first-place Nats are so desperate to hang onto the perch in the National League East that they pulled the trigger and called up top prospect SP Lucas Giolito to make the start Tuesday against the Mets. The Nationals have been equally ice-cold against the Mets at home, dropping five of the past six meetings with their divisional rivals at Nationals Park.

Hottest pitcher: Zack Greinke, Diamondbacks (10-3, 3.61 ERA)

Greinke and the Arizona Diamondbacks look to rebound after being humbled 8-0 in the opening game of the series Monday night. Greinke is the perfect stopper, as he enters 4-0 with a 1.47 ERA in five starts over the past 30 days while striking out 31 batters in 39 innings with a .180 opponent batting average and 0.85 WHIP. Arizona is 12-2 in Greinke's past 14 assignments, including 4-0 in his past four starts at home. In addition, the Snakes are 7-0 in Greinke's past seven outings against a team with a losing overall record.

Coldest pitcher: Chris Archer, Rays (4-10, 4.70 ERA)

Archer leads the majors with 10 losses through 16 starts, and he has a career-worst 4.70 ERA and 1.43 WHIP despite ranking among the best in the majors in strikeouts per nine innings ratio (K/9). To make matters worse, Archer is 1-7 with a 5.67 ERA in 12 career outings against the Boston Red Sox, his most losses against any opponent. In his only meeting against Boston this season, he was tuned up for six earned runs, eight hits and three walks in just 4 1/3 innings in a loss back on April 20.

Biggest UNDER run: Cardinals (7-3-2 past 12)

The Cardinals have had a little bit of a power outage on their current road trip, and they have scratched out four or fewer runs in 10 of their past 12 games. The under is also 5-2 in their past seven matchups against a right-handed starter, while going an impressive 35-15-5 in their past 55 against American League Central squads. Total bettors will also be interested in the fact the under is 4-0-2 in their past six trips west on Interstate 70 to Kansas City, and 8-1-4 in the past 13 meetings overall between these Show-Me State rivals.

Biggest OVER run: Rockies (7-0 past seven)

The Colorado Rockies are enjoying a little home cooking, posting overs in each of their five home games, and seven straight games overall. They are averaging 8.8 runs per game over the past five, and with SP Eddie Butler on the hill another over result is in the offing. The over is 4-1-1 in his past six home starts, while the over is 10-3 in their past 13 games at Coors Field against left-handed starting pitchers. The over is also an impressive 17-5 in Colorado's past 22 interleague home games against teams with a winning overall mark.

Matchup to watch: Mariners vs. Pirates

The Seattle Mariners host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of their interleague series. The Mariners are two games under .500 in 36 games at Safeco Field this season, but they came alive with a series win against the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend. The M's were resting on an off day Monday, while the Pirates were busy playing an afternoon game against the Dodgers in Pittsburgh to conclude their wrap-around series at PNC Park. The Pirates have dropped their past five on the road, and they're a dismal 3-12 in their past 15 against right-handed starting pitching. The Mariners have won five of the past seven starts by Hisashi Iwakuma, and they're 8-2 in their past 10 interleague battles.

Betcha didn’t know: The biggest reason for the struggles of the Minnesota Twins this season has been their inability to win inside their own division. The Twins are a dismal 5-22 in their past 27 games against American League Central Division foes. Something's gotta give against the Chicago White Sox, as the Pale Hose are just 5-17 in their past 22 games inside the division. Looking at head-to-head statistics, trends point to Chicago. The Twins have won just one of their past five trips to U.S. Cellular Field, and the Twins have dropped six in a row against the White Sox.

Biggest public favorite: Indians (-165) at Braves

Biggest public underdog: Cardinals (+115) at Royals

Biggest line move: Indians (+150 to +165) at Braves

[StarDust Bum]

LEADING OFF: Giolito debuts, Indians go for 11th straight
June 28, 2016

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

THE NEXT BIG THING?

Top pitching prospect Lucas Giolito makes his big league debut for Washington against the NL East-rival Mets. Selected 16th overall in the 2012 amateur draft, the 21-year-old Giolito is 5-3 with a 3.17 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 71 innings at Double-A Harrisburg this season. ''He's ready for the task,'' Nationals manager Dusty Baker said. A spot opened in Washington's rotation when ace Stephen Strasburg went on the disabled list Sunday with an upper back strain.

PERFECT 10

Cleveland goes for its 11th straight victory when 2014 AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber (7-7, 3.59 ERA) pitches in Atlanta. The AL Central leaders have the longest winning streak in the majors this season and their longest run since closing the 2013 regular season with 10 consecutive wins. The Indians have outscored opponents 68-21 and hit 21 homers during the streak. Matt Wisler (3-7, 4.22), who has a 7.59 ERA in four June starts, pitches for the last-place Braves.

TOP THAT

Cubs slugger Kris Bryant tries to follow up his powerful performance in Cincinnati. Bryant became the first major leaguer to hit three homers and two doubles in a game on Monday night, setting a franchise record with 16 total bases. His six RBIs matched a career high.

WELCOME BACK

Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura (6-4) returns from an eight-game suspension stemming from a brawl in Baltimore. He will face Cardinals righty Michael Wacha (3-7), who won for the first time in nearly two months his last time out against the Cubs.

BACK IN THERE

Designated hitter Alex Rodriguez is expected back in the Yankees' lineup when they face Rangers lefty Cole Hamels (8-1). The three-time MVP was on the bench Monday against righty Chi Chi Gonzalez and said he was ''surprised'' he was held out for the second straight day. New York manager Joe Girardi explained that A-Rod has struggled against right-handers. Rodriguez, who turns 41 next month, is batting .223 with eight homers and 26 RBIs in 44 games overall. ''You haven't heard the last of me,'' he said.

TWO LOOKS LEFT

Dodgers lefty Julio Urias (0-2, 4.33 ERA) pitches in Milwaukee, getting another shot at his first major league win when he takes one of his final two turns in the rotation. Los Angeles plans to give the 19-year-old rookie a break; he pitched 80 innings last year and already has thrown a combined 68 in the minors and majors this season.

ON A ROLL

Zack Greinke attempts to win his eighth consecutive decision when the Arizona Diamondbacks host Philadelphia.

REDDICK IS READY

The A's welcome back right fielder Josh Reddick from the disabled list for the second game in a four-game Bay Bridge Series against the San Francisco Giants. Out since May 20 with a broken left thumb, Reddick had planned to return Monday but pushed it back a day because he didn't feel quite right and wanted one more rehab game with Triple-A Nashville.

[StarDust Bum]

1st-Half Breakdown
June 27, 2016

162 games is a long season.

Every year teams sprint out of the gate in April and May with October dreams, only to come back to the pack by July.

It's not a sprint, of course, but a marathon, where a strong balance of pitching, defense and offense carries the best teams into the postseason.

Injuries, too, are key, as well as trades made before the July deadline. Teams have figured out their strengths and weaknesses now and are beginning to look for pieces to add before the deadline, while others are figuring out whom to dump.

Here's a look at some recent baseball surging and slumping teams.

Kansas CityRoyals: The defending champs started off slow (17-19) but then found their groove in mid-May, playing well. They went 4-2 on a road trip, then ripped off six in a row during a homestand. The offense has been the main cause of their struggles, bottom 10 in baseball in runs scored.

But the defense is Top 10 along with the pitching staff, anchored by veterans Ian Kennedy and Edison Volquez. The relief staff shortens the game with a quartet of relievers who already have double digits in saves and holds with Wade Davis, Luke Hochevar, Joakim Soria and Kelvin Herrera. They should be in it for the long haul again and may be shopping for a bat this month.

Seattle Mariners: Seattle has surprised, with a terrific offense and a dominant team away from home. Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and Kyle Seager power the attack on a station-to-station offense that has few steals. Their run differential is one of the best in the AL.

The pitching staff has done its share, Top 10 in team ERA anchored by ace Felix Hernandez and a strong bullpen. Outside of King Felix, however, the starting staff is a tad thin. Don't be surprised if they're shopping for a veteran starter and some speed, which would help in spacious Safeco Field.

New York Mets: The Mets have been winning both home and away despite an offense that has been near the bottom of the league in runs. They need Yoenis Cespedes to get healthy, as the team doesn't manufacture runs, with the opposition out-stealing them by almost four-to-one. The Mets had been 0-18 when trailing after seven innings before squeezing out a win last month.

You need pitching to stay competitive during the long summer and the Mets have it, Top 5 in runs allowed. Noad Syndergarrd, Steve Matz and Jacob deGrom have been outstanding with Matt Harvey beginning to turn a corner of late after a rough start. They probably will be in the market for a productive bat in July.

Miami Marlins: What to make of the kids in Miami? A winning road record opened some eyes in the first half, especially after a 5-11 start, winning 11 of 12. The offense has disappointed, despite 25-year old CF Marcell Ozuna and 26-year old RF Giancarlo Stanton, the latter with power but his batting average has plummeted.

It's the pitching that has carried the load with Jose Fernandez, Mike Conley and Wei-Yin Chen. Fernandez posted a 6-0 record in May and the only pitchers since 1893 to do that along with at least 50 strikeouts were Pedro Martinez in 1999 and Roger Clemens in 1997 -- Cy Young winners each time. They are on a nine-game road trip this week and next as they make their way to the All-Star break.

Houston Astros: It wasn't a good start for the young boys from Houston, but they picked up the pace in May and June to get back in the race. A bold pick to win the 2018 World Series a few years ago by some, Houston is way ahead of schedule. Diminutive 26-year old 2B Jose Altuve is a force along with 26-year old RF George Springer. This group swings for the fences, leading the league in strikeouts, but they can play small-ball, too, outstanding at swiping bases. Note that Houston is 15-36 after scoring five runs or more in their previous game.

It's the erratic pitching that has disappointed, led by inconsistent Dallas Keuchel, last year's Cy Young winner. He continues to struggle most away from home. 32-year old Doug Fister is doing his best to anchor the staff, but he needs some help. The Astros are 45-22 at home against a right-handed starter.

Chicago White Sox: Which way are they going? After a 24-12 start with the best pitching in the American League, it looked like Chicago might actually have two teams in the World Series. But the wheels came off at that point, making a Great Race in the AL Central. The pitching is still strong behind Chris Sale, Jose Quintana and Matt Latos.

But the offense struggles at getting guys on base with little power, outside of 3B Todd Frazier. They could use a hot bat from Joe Abreu -- or a new bat before the trading deadline? The White Sox are 54-111 on the road against a team with a winning home record.

[StarDust Bum]

TOP TRENDS

MLB > (909) TEXAS@ (910) NY YANKEES | 2016-06-28 19:05:00 - 2016-06-28 19:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 49 Wins and 24 Losses for the this season (+31.7 units)

MLB > (909) TEXAS@ (910) NY YANKEES | 2016-06-28 19:05:00 - 2016-06-28 19:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in all games
The record is 50 Wins and 27 Losses for the this season (+30.2 units)

MLB > (913) MINNESOTA@ (914) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-06-28 20:10:00 - 2016-06-28 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 9 Wins and 31 Losses for the this season (-22.45 units)

MLB > (921) ST LOUIS@ (922) KANSAS CITY | 2016-06-28 20:15:00 - 2016-06-28 20:15:00
Play ON KANSAS CITY using money line in All games at home with a money line of -100 to -125
The record is 50 Wins and 18 Losses for the last three seasons (+29.35 units)

MLB > (911) BOSTON@ (912) TAMPA BAY | 2016-06-28 19:10:00 - 2016-06-28 19:10:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 10 Wins and 24 Losses for the this season (-17.25 units)

MLB > (905) LA DODGERS@ (906) MILWAUKEE | 2016-06-28 20:10:00 - 2016-06-28 20:10:00
Play AGAINST LA DODGERS using money line in Road games in night games
The record is 34 Wins and 50 Losses for the last two seasons (-32.05 units)

MLB > (903) CHICAGO CUBS@ (904) CINCINNATI | 2016-06-28 19:10:00 - 2016-06-28 19:10:00
Play AGAINST CINCINNATI using money line in Home games after allowing 10 runs or more
The record is 1 Wins and 13 Losses for the last two seasons (-12.2 units)

MLB > (913) MINNESOTA@ (914) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-06-28 20:10:00 - 2016-06-28 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 24 Wins and 51 Losses for the this season (-22.6 units)

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MLB RUNLINE

MLB > (927) PITTSBURGH@ (928) SEATTLE | 2016-06-28 22:10:00 - 2016-06-28 22:10:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH in Road games vs. right-handed starters
The record is 7 Wins and 18 Losses for the this season (-17.75 units)

MLB > (921) ST LOUIS@ (922) KANSAS CITY | 2016-06-28 20:15:00 - 2016-06-28 20:15:00
Play ON KANSAS CITY in Home games when playing with a day off
The record is 21 Wins and 7 Losses for the last three seasons (+21 units)

MLB > (913) MINNESOTA@ (914) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-06-28 20:10:00 - 2016-06-28 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA in All games when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 13 Wins and 27 Losses for the this season (-23.55 units)

MLB > (905) LA DODGERS@ (906) MILWAUKEE | 2016-06-28 20:10:00 - 2016-06-28 20:10:00
Play AGAINST LA DODGERS in Road games when playing with a day off
The record is 4 Wins and 14 Losses for the last two seasons (-15.65 units)

MLB > (911) BOSTON@ (912) TAMPA BAY | 2016-06-28 19:10:00 - 2016-06-28 19:10:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 10 Wins and 24 Losses for the this season (-19.65 units)

MLB > (925) BALTIMORE@ (926) SAN DIEGO | 2016-06-28 22:10:00 - 2016-06-28 22:10:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in All games in June games
The record is 18 Wins and 7 Losses for the this season (+13.8 units)

MLB > (909) TEXAS@ (910) NY YANKEES | 2016-06-28 19:05:00 - 2016-06-28 19:05:00
Play ON TEXAS in All games in June games
The record is 20 Wins and 5 Losses for the this season (+15.1 units)

MLB > (911) BOSTON@ (912) TAMPA BAY | 2016-06-28 19:10:00 - 2016-06-28 19:10:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY in All games in June games
The record is 6 Wins and 18 Losses for the this season (-17.1 units)

MLB > (921) ST LOUIS@ (922) KANSAS CITY | 2016-06-28 20:15:00 - 2016-06-28 20:15:00
Play ON KANSAS CITY in Home games vs. right-handed starters
The record is 50 Wins and 35 Losses for the last two seasons (+26.65 units)

MLB > (913) MINNESOTA@ (914) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-06-28 20:10:00 - 2016-06-28 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA in Road games in night games
The record is 7 Wins and 14 Losses for the this season (-15.2 units)

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MLB TOTALS

MLB > (913) MINNESOTA@ (914) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-06-28 20:10:00 - 2016-06-28 20:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in night games
The record is 31 Overs and 10 Unders for the this season (+20.9 units)

MLB > (927) PITTSBURGH@ (928) SEATTLE | 2016-06-28 22:10:00 - 2016-06-28 22:10:00
Play OVER SEATTLE on the totalin All games when playing on Tuesday
The record is 27 Overs and 8 Unders for the last two seasons (+19.2 units)

MLB > (913) MINNESOTA@ (914) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-06-28 20:10:00 - 2016-06-28 20:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games after a win
The record is 18 Overs and 5 Unders for the this season (+12.8 units)

MLB > (907) PHILADELPHIA@ (908) ARIZONA | 2016-06-28 21:40:00 - 2016-06-28 21:40:00
Play OVER PHILADELPHIA on the totalin All games in June games
The record is 37 Overs and 15 Unders for the last two seasons (+22.1 units)

MLB > (927) PITTSBURGH@ (928) SEATTLE | 2016-06-28 22:10:00 - 2016-06-28 22:10:00
Play OVER SEATTLE on the totalin Home games when playing on Tuesday
The record is 14 Overs and 2 Unders for the last two seasons (+12.2 units)