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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, July 27


LA Angels @ Kansas City

Game 965-966
July 27, 2016 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Shmaker) 14.494
Kansas City
(Duffy) 15.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-125); Under

Washington @ Cleveland

Game 967-968
July 27, 2016 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strsburg) 16.674
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 14.598
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-110
7
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-110); Over

San Diego @ Toronto

Game 969-970
July 27, 2016 @ 12:37 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Perdomo) 14.657
Toronto
(Dickey) 17.164
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-260
10
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-260); Under

Tampa Bay @ LA Dodgers

Game 971-972
July 27, 2016 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Moore) 14.797
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 17.361
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-180); Under

Philadelphia @ Miami

Game 951-952
July 27, 2016 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 16.409
Miami
(Conley) 14.056
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-170
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+150); Under

Seattle @ Pittsburgh

Game 973-974
July 27, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 17.507
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 13.013
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 4 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+135); Over

Cincinnati @ San Francisco

Game 953-954
July 27, 2016 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Straily) 12.529
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 15.973
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-250
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-250); Under

Colorado @ Baltimore

Game 975-976
July 27, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 15.840
Baltimore
(Bundy) 14.382
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+130); Over

St. Louis @ NY Mets

Game 955-956
July 27, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wnwright) 13.708
NY Mets
(Verrett) 17.191
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+120); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs

Game 977-978
July 27, 2016 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Ranaudo) 16.708
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 14.307
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-230
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+195); N/A

Arizona @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
July 27, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Bradley) 13.406
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 14.780
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-135); Over

Atlanta @ Minnesota

Game 979-980
July 27, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwcz) 13.605
Minnesota
(Duffey) 15.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-160
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-160); Under

Detroit @ Boston

Game 959-960
July 27, 2016 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fulmer) 16.664
Boston
(Rdriguez) 14.263
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+100); Under

Oakland @ Texas

Game 961-962
July 27, 2016 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Manaea) 14.216
Texas
(Darvish) 15.276
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-175
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-175); Under

NY Yankees @ Houston

Game 963-964
July 27, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 16.736
Houston
(McCllers) 15.276
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-135
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+115); Over

[StarDust Bum]

MLB

Wednesday, July 27


TB 2 LAD 3 "Archer Fade Night" was, once again, a huge success. MLB's worst $ starter is now -$1191 in 2016. Rays now 2-11 in his last 13.


CIN 7 SF 9 OVER has now cashed in 10 of the last 11 meetings between @Reds and @SFGiants.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 27

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PHILADELPHIA (46 - 56) at MIAMI (54 - 46) - 12:10 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 54-46 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-30 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-56 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 415-401 (+53.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
MIAMI is 8-15 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-6 (+0.5 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM CONLEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CONLEY is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.88 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (39 - 61) at SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 41) - 3:45 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 102-160 (-45.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 102-160 (-45.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 47-94 (-33.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-9 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 93-63 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 85-58 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BUMGARNER is 23-7 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 9-12 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
STRAILY is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BUMGARNER is 3-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.9 units)

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ST LOUIS (53 - 47) at NY METS (53 - 46) - 7:10 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. LOGAN VERRETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 52-25 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 155-111 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 28-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 28-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 54-36 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-11 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-38 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 13-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WAINWRIGHT is 41-18 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 77-46 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 40-18 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 81-36 (+32.4 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 189-234 (-61.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.2 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. NY METS since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 3-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 3-4 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

LOGAN VERRETT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (41 - 59) at MILWAUKEE (43 - 55) - 8:10 PM
ARCHIE BRADLEY (R) vs. JIMMY NELSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 41-59 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-22 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 1-14 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ARIZONA is 40-58 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 27-38 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 28-44 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 26-17 (+12.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 64-65 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 17-9 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-19 (-13.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 74-115 (-33.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-44 (-23.4 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

JIMMY NELSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NELSON is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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DETROIT (53 - 48) at BOSTON (55 - 43) - 1:35 PM
MICHAEL FULMER (R) vs. EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 160-235 (-56.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 53-48 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 13-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-15 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 48-45 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 30-23 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
FULMER is 13-2 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 9-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 6-0 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 12-2 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 204-219 (-36.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-39 (-21.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 111-110 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 118-114 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 81-82 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 53-58 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-33 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-31 (-16.7 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+3.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.571.
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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OAKLAND (46 - 55) at TEXAS (58 - 43) - 8:05 PM
SEAN MANAEA (L) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 114-149 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-40 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 90-103 (-28.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 109-141 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 130-138 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-37 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 58-43 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 33-15 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 30-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 22-8 (+15.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 27-17 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 57-40 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 41-29 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 50-44 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 64-54 (+19.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-48 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
DARVISH is 6-10 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-4 (+0.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. TEXAS since 1997
MANAEA is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 0.909.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

YU DARVISH vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DARVISH is 1-8 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.560.
His team's record is 2-8 (-10.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (52 - 48) at HOUSTON (54 - 46) - 8:10 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. LANCE MCCULLERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 21-32 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 85-50 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
HOUSTON is 85-50 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 57-30 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 30-16 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TANAKA is 15-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TANAKA is 20-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-1 (+3.7 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
TANAKA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.74 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

LANCE MCCULLERS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (45 - 55) at KANSAS CITY (48 - 51) - 8:15 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 42-54 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-26 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SHOEMAKER is 2-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 154-123 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-11 (+12.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-19 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 31-19 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 64-39 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-12 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-18 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DUFFY is 15-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUFFY is 15-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 809-802 (+59.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 117-75 (+37.0 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 60-29 (+23.6 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.
SHOEMAKER is 14-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-0 (+5.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 0-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 8.64 and a WHIP of 2.160.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DUFFY is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (58 - 42) at CLEVELAND (57 - 41) - 12:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 141-121 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 140-120 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 105-93 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-61 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-8 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-8 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
STRASBURG is 16-2 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 16-2 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 18-31 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 1-9 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 18-31 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
STRASBURG is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.74 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (43 - 58) at TORONTO (57 - 44) - 12:35 PM
LUIS PERDOMO (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 8-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TORONTO is 18-4 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 156-177 (-55.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
DICKEY is 2-9 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 2-9 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

LUIS PERDOMO vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

R.A. DICKEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DICKEY is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.975.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (38 - 61) at LA DODGERS (57 - 44) - 3:10 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 38-61 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-31 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-16 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-51 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-31 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-48 (-28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-41 (-25.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 8-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-35 (-26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 151-117 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 243-249 (-58.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 148-115 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 132-115 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 27-36 (-23.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

MATT MOORE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MOORE is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 14.55 and a WHIP of 2.540.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MCCARTHY is 5-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 7-4 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+2.0 units)

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SEATTLE (51 - 48) at PITTSBURGH (51 - 48) - 7:05 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 127-134 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 119-130 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-72 (-30.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PAXTON is 1-7 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 4-13 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 149-113 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-17 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-16 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 149-113 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 168-123 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 389-396 (+47.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 34-22 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 112-101 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 47-38 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

GERRIT COLE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (48 - 52) at BALTIMORE (58 - 41) - 7:05 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 160-282 (-62.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 623-974 (-181.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 222-298 (-83.7 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 49-106 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
COLORADO is 567-894 (-164.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
COLORADO is 111-171 (-51.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-41 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-15 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 54-35 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-29 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-30 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 54-28 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 43-19 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.7 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JON GRAY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

DYLAN BUNDY vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 50) at CHICAGO CUBS (59 - 40) - 8:05 PM
ANTHONY RANAUDO (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 201-157 (+41.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 397-393 (+42.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 120-97 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1547-1663 (-275.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 825-776 (-166.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-13 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1490-1576 (-250.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 253-249 (-64.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-29 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HAMMEL is 13-28 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+3.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ANTHONY RANAUDO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON HAMMEL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.441.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

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ATLANTA (34 - 66) at MINNESOTA (37 - 62) - 8:10 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. TYLER DUFFEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 10-25 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 17-35 (-16.9 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.
MINNESOTA is 37-62 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-62 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-37 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-47 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-43 (-20.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-26 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER DUFFEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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LEADING OFF: 5 day games, Strasburg vs Carrasco
July 27, 2016

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

LUNCH-HOUR HARDBALL

Four games are set to start at 1:35 p.m. EDT or earlier, including Nationals-Indians and Phillies-Marlins at 12:10, Padres-Blue Jays at 12:37 and Tigers-Red Sox at 1:35. The West Coast gets to play in the sun, too, with Rays-Dodgers starting at 3:10 p.m. EDT and Reds-Giants at 3:45.

STRASBURG VS CARRASCO

Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg (13-1, 2.83) seeks a bounce back against Cleveland and right-hander Carlos Carrasco (7-3, 2.31) after suffering his first loss in his last start. Strasburg allowed six runs in six innings in a 6-3 defeat to the Dodgers after winning his previous three outings in dominant fashion. Carrasco threw six scoreless innings and only allowed one hit in an 11-4 victory over Kansas City in his last start.

LONG, STRANGE TRIP

Following a circuitous jaunt to the Canadian border, new Toronto outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. is expected to get his first start for the Blue Jays against San Diego. Upton was traded by the Padres on Tuesday when they were already in Toronto, but joining his new team was much more complicated than walking across the field. Requiring a work visa to enter Canada as a member of the Blue Jays, he drove 1 1/2 hours to Lewiston, New York, and back to Toronto before Tuesday night's game. ''Sat at border patrol for a little while, jumped in the car and came back,'' Upton said. ''It all went pretty smoothly.'' Upton grounded into a fielder's choice as a pinch-hitter Tuesday. He was having a resurgent season with the Padres, batting .256 with 16 homers, 45 RBIs, 46 runs and 20 steals. He's hit three game-ending home runs.

BIRDS OF PREY

St. Louis tries to extend its recent power surge against Logan Verrett (3-6) and the Mets at Citi Field. The Cardinals have homered in 17 consecutive games, their longest streak since a club-record run of 19 games in 2006. They lead the NL in long balls and have already surpassed last season's total of 137. The last time they topped the league was 1998, the Elias Sports Bureau said, when Mark McGwire hit 70 of their 223. Part-time infielder Jedd Gyorko has been a steady power source lately, with seven home runs in nine games.

NEED SOME SUPPORT

Yu Darvish looks for a little help when Texas plays Oakland. Darvish is winless in two starts since coming off the disabled list, but the Rangers have scored only two runs combined for him in those games. The right-hander from Japan struck out 11 in six innings against Kansas City last Friday. He is 1-8 in 10 career starts against the A's. Rookie lefty Sean Manaea makes his fifth start for Oakland since coming off the DL, and in his last three, the A's have scored only one run in his 20 innings.

ICHIRO UPDATE

Ichiro Suzuki made his first start in five games Tuesday and went 1 for 5, giving him 2,997 career hits. He also stole a base and scored a run. He had an extra-base hit taken away in his first at-bat when Peter Bourjos made an impressive catch in right-center.

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Wednesday's Diamond Notes
July 27, 2016

Hottest team: Yankees (8-2 last 10)

New York continues to make a push towards a potential Wild Card berth in the American League following a pair of impressive showings in Houston the last two nights. After a 2-1 victory over Dallas Keuchel on Monday, the Yankees knocked around Doug Fister in a 6-3 triumph last night behind a solid pitching performance from CC Sabathia. The Yankees have allowed three runs or less in nine of the past 10 contests, while locking up their third straight series victory on Tuesday. Masahiro Tanaka has lost his last two starts to the Astros, but the Yankees own a 7-0 record in his past seven outings since June 17.

Coldest team: Diamondbacks (3-7 last 10)

The Brewers broke open a 4-4 game with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday by scoring five runs in the eighth inning to capture a 9-4 victory. Arizona dropped 1-4 on its current road swing, while giving up at least six runs for the sixth straight game. In the past seven contests, not one Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher has made it out of the sixth inning, taxing an already depleted bullpen. Archie Bradley heads to the mound at Miller Park tonight for Arizona, as the right-hander has received a total of four runs of support in his past three outings with the D-backs going 1-2 in those contests.

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Hottest pitcher: Danny Duffy, Royals (6-1, 3.14 ERA)

Kansas City may not make the World Series for the third straight season with the way it has been playing lately, allowing 19 runs in the first two losses of their series to the Angels. The Royals hope to turn around their luck with Duffy taking the hill as the southpaw is unbeaten in his last five starts. Duffy has put together four quality starts in this span, allowing two earned runs or less four times, including tossing 6.2 innings in a 3-1 victory over Texas last Friday. The Royals have yet to be swept at home this season, so Kansas City hopes to keep that streak with a victory tonight.

Coldest pitcher: Gerrit Cole, Pirates (5-6, 2.99 ERA)

In spite of a solid ERA, Cole hasn’t picked up a win since May 20 against the Rockies. Cole spent time on the disabled list with a tricep injury, but Pittsburgh has compiled an 0-5 record in his past five starts since beating Colorado, including a loss as a -240 home favorite against the Phillies his last time out. The Pirates own a 2-5 record in his seven starts at PNC Park this season, as Cole has failed to win in each of his two home interleague starts against the Tigers and Angels as Pittsburgh continues its series with Seattle tonight.

Biggest UNDER run: Orioles (14-0 last 14)

Baltimore saw its five-game winning streak come to a halt in Tuesday’s 6-3 defeat to Colorado, but the Orioles continued their remarkable ‘under’ streak, extending it to 14 in a row. Chris Tillman picked up a rare loss last night, allowing six earned runs in five innings of work, but the game remained ‘under’ the total of 9 ½. To be fair, Baltimore is cashing ‘unders’ recently on high totals with each of the last six games seeing totals of nine or higher. Orioles’ right-hander Dylan Bundy makes his third career start tonight, as he shut down a solid Cleveland lineup in his last outing by scattering five hits in five innings of a 5-1 win and going ‘under’ the total of 9 ½.

Biggest OVER run: Reds (3-0 last three)

Even though three straight games isn’t a streak that looks impressive, Cincinnati’s offense has picked things up of late. The Reds fell to the Giants last night, 9-7, but Cincinnati managed to score at least six runs for the sixth consecutive contest considering the Reds put up at least six runs only three times in its previous 17 games before this stretch. Cincinnati owns a 9-4 mark to the ‘over’ in its last 13 road games, but keeping that streak alive won’t be easy this afternoon, facing Cy Young candidate Madison Bumgarner and the Giants. Although Bumgarner is winless in his last two starts, he has compiled a fantastic 1.45 ERA in matinee action this season.

Matchup to watch: White Sox vs. Cubs

The “Crosstown Cup” is always entertaining in the Windy City, but the White Sox are taking center-stage after grabbing a pair of home victories over the Cubs. The Sox walked off past the Cubs on Monday, then turned to the suddenly-hot James Shields on Tuesday for a 3-0 shutout of the NL Central leaders.

The series shifts to the North side tonight for the next two games as the Cubs rely on the right arm of Jason Hammel for a victory. Hammel has won two straight starts following six consecutive outings without a victory, as the Cubs own a 6-2 mark in his eight starts at Wrigley Field. The White Sox have slumped to a 1-5 record in their past six road games as Anthony Ranaudo takes the mound. Ranaudo is making his first start with the White Sox, while his last Major League start came last June as a member of the Rangers in a 1-0 defeat to the Dodgers.

Betcha didn’t know:

It’s getaway day for the Red Sox, who travel to the West coast following this afternoon’s contest against the Tigers. Boston tries to avoid the sweep after dropping a 9-8 decision on Tuesday as the Red Sox have yet to be swept in a series this season. In fact, the Sox possess a perfect 5-0 record in the final game of a series when trying to avoid the broom.

Biggest public favorite: Giants (-230) vs. Reds

Biggest public underdog: Tigers (+110) at Red Sox

Biggest line move: Orioles (-145 to -165) vs. Rockies

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Bullpen swap: Blue Jays send Storen to Mariners for Benoit
July 27, 2016

TORONTO (AP) Looking to better their bullpen, the Toronto Blue Jays have acquired Joaquin Benoit from the Seattle Mariners for fellow right-hander Drew Storen and cash in a swap of struggling relievers.

The busy Blue Jays announced the trade Tuesday night, minutes after rallying to beat San Diego 7-6 in 12 innings. It was their second deal of the day: Hours earlier, Toronto obtained outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. and cash from the Padres for minor league right-hander Hansel Rodriguez.

Benoit, who turned 39 on Tuesday, is 1-1 with a 5.18 ERA in 26 games this season.

The 28-year-old Storen was designated for assignment Sunday by Toronto after going 1-3 with three saves and a 6.21 ERA in 38 appearances.

Toronto is two games behind first-place Baltimore in the AL East and holds the league's top wild-card spot.

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Padres deal OF Upton to Blue Jays
July 26, 2016

SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres have traded left fielder Melvin Upton Jr. to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league right-hander Hansel Rodriguez.

The trade, which continues the Padres' rebuilding, was announced Tuesday morning, hours before the Padres played at Toronto in the middle game of a three-game series.

Upton has had a big season for the Padres, who are mired in fourth place in the NL West. He is hitting .256 with 16 home runs, 45 RBIs, 46 runs scored and 20 stolen bases. He's hit three walk-off home runs.

The 19-year-old Rodriguez was 2-1 with a 3.06 ERA in six starts for the Rookie-Level Bluefield Blue Jays.

Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the deal had been in the works for a few weeks.

Upton has rejuvenated his career after struggling after signing a big contract with the Atlanta Braves.

''He's played well,'' Preller said. ''He's really played both sides of the ball. He has a chance to be a 30-30 guy. He's hit some big home runs in some big spots and has played tremendous defense for us in left field.''

The Padres reportedly will pay all but $5 million of the $22.5 million remaining on Upton's contract.

Upton and closer Craig Kimbrel were obtained in a trade with Atlanta on the eve of opening day 2015. Upton missed a good deal of last season with a foot injury. His brother, Justin, also was with the Padres last season.

Kimbrel was traded to Boston in the offseason for prospects and Justin Upton left as a free agent.

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Ventura insists he can work with Sale after uniform flap
July 26, 2016

CHICAGO (AP) Robin Ventura insists he can work with Chris Sale despite the suspended ace's critical comments about the White Sox manager.

Sale is serving a five-day, unpaid ban after he destroyed throwback uniforms the team was supposed to wear for his start Saturday. Sale told MLB.com in a story published Monday that he doesn't regret standing up for what he believed and said Ventura should have stood up for his players.

Ventura shook off the comments before Tuesday night's 3-0 win over the Cubs and supported general manager Rick Hahn's decision to send the left-hander home after the incident.

''Everything that happened in (the clubhouse) I'm going to keep it in there. But we had to act,'' Ventura said. ''It was over the line.''

White Sox executive vice president Ken Williams expressed support for Ventura and Hahn before Tuesday night's game against the crosstown Cubs. Ventura, in his fifth year as manager, is in the final season of his contract and Chicago is fading from playoff contention after a 23-10 start.

''The one thing I can say is the way that Rick and Robin I think handled the situation, it was a difficult situation, certainly a unique situation, but one in which I think they handled in an excellent fashion,'' Williams said.

Sale called the 1976 V-neck, collared jerseys ''uncomfortable and unorthodox'' in the MLB.com interview. Sale said he first complained about the uniforms in spring training and then twice revisited the subject before Saturday's scheduled start against Detroit. Sale also criticized Williams during spring training for restricting clubhouse access for Adam LaRoche's son, Drake.

After seeing the collared jerseys hanging from players' lockers when he arrived Saturday, Sale became enraged. When the team didn't agree to change them out, Sale cut up enough jerseys that the White Sox had to switch uniforms.

''Robin is the one who has to fight for us in that department,'' Sale told MLB.com. ''If the players don't feel comfortable 100 percent about what we are doing to win the game, and we have an easy fix - it was as easy as hanging up another jersey and everyone was fine. For them to put business first over winning, that's when I lost it.''

Sale, 14-3 with a 3.18 ERA, never wore the replacement 1983 throwback jersey. He was scratched from his start, sent home and the next day suspended for what Hahn described as ''insubordination and for destroying team equipment.''

''There are a lot of people that work hard on that stuff that are on the other side of the hall,'' Ventura said. ''That's their job, to either create a different uniform, create a promotional night to help get people in the stands and make money.''

The volatile Sale and Ventura engaged in a heated argument during the 2014 season. In spring training this year, Sale accused Williams of lying to players after Williams banned LaRoche's son from the clubhouse. LaRoche later retired, and Sale hung the jerseys of LaRoche and his son in his locker.

Sale's future in Chicago is uncertain. The White Sox were 50-50 after Tuesday's win and third in the AL Central. They're expected to field inquiries for Sale before the Aug. 1 deadline. Sale has a club-friendly contract that runs through 2019, counting two years of team options.

Despite all of that, Ventura said he can ''absolutely'' still work effectively with Sale. The left-hander worked out on his own at U.S. Cellular Field early Tuesday and is scheduled to start Thursday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

''I'm more interested in everyone moving on,'' Williams said when asked about Sale's behavior. ''Any further comment beyond what I just said is counterproductive to all of that. At one point in my career, you probably could've gotten me to comment in a very different way. I'm sure it would be more entertaining for all, except me.''

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Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 12 Wins and 34 Losses for the this season (-25.9 units)

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The record is 33 Wins and 15 Losses for the this season (+22.7 units)

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The record is 30 Wins and 9 Losses for the this season (+19.3 units)

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The record is 1 Wins and 14 Losses for the this season (-14.3 units)

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The record is 22 Wins and 8 Losses for the this season (+15.45 units)

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The record is 27 Wins and 15 Losses for the last two seasons (+19.2 units)

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The record is 26 Wins and 47 Losses for the this season (-27.1 units)

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The record is 40 Wins and 62 Losses for the last three seasons (-35.35 units)

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The record is 6 Wins and 25 Losses for the last two seasons (-17.9 units)

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The record is 2 Wins and 13 Losses for the this season (-16.35 units)

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The record is 4 Wins and 17 Losses for the this season (-19.25 units)

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The record is 0 Wins and 8 Losses for the this season (-12.25 units)

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The record is 26 Wins and 13 Losses for the this season (+18.5 units)

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The record is 25 Wins and 10 Losses for the last three seasons (+19.8 units)

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Play ON BALTIMORE in Home games in night games
The record is 23 Wins and 13 Losses for the this season (+17.7 units)

MLB > (975) COLORADO@ (976) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-27 19:05:00 - 2016-07-27 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in Home games in games played on a grass field
The record is 32 Wins and 20 Losses for the this season (+19.95 units)

MLB > (961) OAKLAND@ (962) TEXAS | 2016-07-27 20:05:00 - 2016-07-27 20:05:00
Play AGAINST TEXAS in All games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
The record is 0 Wins and 9 Losses for the this season (-12 units)

MLB > (965) LA ANGELS@ (966) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-27 20:15:00 - 2016-07-27 20:15:00
Play ON KANSAS CITY in Home games when playing with a day off
The record is 14 Wins and 4 Losses for the last two seasons (+14.7 units)

MLB > (971) TAMPA BAY@ (972) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-27 15:10:00 - 2016-07-27 15:10:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 14 Wins and 32 Losses for the this season (-24.6 units)

MLB > (957) ARIZONA@ (958) MILWAUKEE | 2016-07-27 20:10:00 - 2016-07-27 20:10:00
Play AGAINST ARIZONA in All games in July games
The record is 4 Wins and 15 Losses for the this season (-15.55 units)

MLB > (953) CINCINNATI@ (954) SAN FRANCISCO | 2016-07-27 15:45:00 - 2016-07-27 15:45:00
Play ON SAN FRANCISCO in Home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
The record is 31 Wins and 17 Losses for the last three seasons (+21.1 units)

MLB > (971) TAMPA BAY@ (972) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-27 15:10:00 - 2016-07-27 15:10:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY in Road games in July games
The record is 6 Wins and 18 Losses for the last two seasons (-17.15 units)

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MLB TOTALS

MLB > (979) ATLANTA@ (980) MINNESOTA | 2016-07-27 20:10:00 - 2016-07-27 20:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in night games
The record is 37 Overs and 17 Unders for the this season (+19.75 units)

MLB > (971) TAMPA BAY@ (972) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-27 15:10:00 - 2016-07-27 15:10:00
Play UNDER LA DODGERS on the totalin All games in home games
The record is 14 Overs and 35 Unders for the this season (+18.55 units)

MLB > (971) TAMPA BAY@ (972) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-27 15:10:00 - 2016-07-27 15:10:00
Play UNDER LA DODGERS on the totalin Home games in games played on a grass field
The record is 14 Overs and 35 Unders for the this season (+18.55 units)

MLB > (979) ATLANTA@ (980) MINNESOTA | 2016-07-27 20:10:00 - 2016-07-27 20:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in an inter-league game
The record is 11 Overs and 1 Unders for the this season (+10.05 units)

MLB > (967) WASHINGTON@ (968) CLEVELAND | 2016-07-27 12:10:00 - 2016-07-27 12:10:00
Play OVER CLEVELAND on the totalin Home games against right-handed starters
The record is 21 Overs and 7 Unders for the this season (+13.65 units)

MLB > (973) SEATTLE@ (974) PITTSBURGH | 2016-07-27 19:05:00 - 2016-07-27 19:05:00
Play OVER PITTSBURGH on the totalin All games in home games
The record is 33 Overs and 17 Unders for the this season (+14.65 units)

MLB > (979) ATLANTA@ (980) MINNESOTA | 2016-07-27 20:10:00 - 2016-07-27 20:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 57 Overs and 36 Unders for the this season (+19.05 units)

MLB > (953) CINCINNATI@ (954) SAN FRANCISCO | 2016-07-27 15:45:00 - 2016-07-27 15:45:00
Play OVER CINCINNATI on the totalin All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 55 Overs and 36 Unders for the this season (+17.85 units)

MLB > (953) CINCINNATI@ (954) SAN FRANCISCO | 2016-07-27 15:45:00 - 2016-07-27 15:45:00
Play OVER CINCINNATI on the total in all games
The record is 55 Overs and 36 Unders for the this season (+17.85 units)

[StarDust Bum]

TOP POWER LINES

MLB > (951) PHILADELPHIA @ (952) MIAMI | 2016-07-27 12:10:00 - 2016-07-27 12:10:00
Line: PHILADELPHIA BTB PowerLine: PHILADELPHIA-132
Edge On: PHILADELPHIA (38)

MLB > (967) WASHINGTON @ (968) CLEVELAND | 2016-07-27 12:10:00 - 2016-07-27 12:10:00
Line: CLEVELAND-107 BTB PowerLine: CLEVELAND-121
Edge On: CLEVELAND (14)

MLB > (969) SAN DIEGO @ (970) TORONTO | 2016-07-27 12:35:00 - 2016-07-27 12:35:00
Line: TORONTO-210 BTB PowerLine: TORONTO-226
Edge On: TORONTO (16)

MLB > (959) DETROIT @ (960) BOSTON | 2016-07-27 13:35:00 - 2016-07-27 13:35:00
Line: DETROIT BTB PowerLine: DETROIT127
Edge On: DETROIT (33)

MLB > (971) TAMPA BAY @ (972) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-27 15:10:00 - 2016-07-27 15:10:00
Line: LA DODGERS-180 BTB PowerLine: LA DODGERS-198
Edge On: LA DODGERS (18)

MLB > (953) CINCINNATI @ (954) SAN FRANCISCO | 2016-07-27 15:45:00 - 2016-07-27 15:45:00
Line: SAN FRANCISCO-260 BTB PowerLine: SAN FRANCISCO-272
Edge On: SAN FRANCISCO (12)

MLB > (973) SEATTLE @ (974) PITTSBURGH | 2016-07-27 19:05:00 - 2016-07-27 19:05:00
Line: SEATTLE BTB PowerLine: SEATTLE-115
Edge On: SEATTLE (19)

MLB > (975) COLORADO @ (976) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-27 19:05:00 - 2016-07-27 19:05:00
Line: COLORADO BTB PowerLine: COLORADO-118
Edge On: COLORADO (19)

MLB > (955) ST LOUIS @ (956) NY METS | 2016-07-27 19:10:00 - 2016-07-27 19:10:00
Line: ST LOUIS BTB PowerLine: ST LOUIS136
Edge On: ST LOUIS (11)

MLB > (961) OAKLAND @ (962) TEXAS | 2016-07-27 20:05:00 - 2016-07-27 20:05:00
Line: TEXAS-160 BTB PowerLine: TEXAS-185
Edge On: TEXAS (25)

MLB > (977) CHI WHITE SOX @ (978) CHICAGO CUBS | 2016-07-27 20:05:00 - 2016-07-27 20:05:00
Line: CHI WHITE SOX BTB PowerLine: CHI WHITE SOX-191
Edge On: CHI WHITE SOX (19)

MLB > (963) NY YANKEES @ (964) HOUSTON | 2016-07-27 20:10:00 - 2016-07-27 20:10:00
Line: HOUSTON-124 BTB PowerLine: HOUSTON-140
Edge On: HOUSTON (16)

MLB > (979) ATLANTA @ (980) MINNESOTA | 2016-07-27 20:10:00 - 2016-07-27 20:10:00
Line: ATLANTA BTB PowerLine: ATLANTA-154
Edge On: ATLANTA (16)

[StarDust Bum]

7/26 - Tuesday's Results: 8 - 11 - 2.94

July's Totals: 136- 147 + 17.70 48.05 %

Overall : 305 - 2303 + 49.26 50.16%

Big Winner Yesterday.....No Big Winner Yesterday


WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

WAS at CLE 12:10 PM

CLE -114

O 7.5


PHI at MIA 12:10 PM

PHI +159

O 7.5


SD at TOR 12:37 PM

SD +174

O 10.0


DET at BOS 01:35 PM

BOS -113

O 10.5


TB at LAD 03:10 PM

LAD -182

U 7.5


CIN at SF 03:45 PM

CIN +223

U 7.0

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Wednesday Evening Best Bets:

SEA at PIT 07:05 PM

SEA +124

O 8.0


COL at BAL 07:05 PM

BAL -154

U 9.0


STL at NYM 07:10 PM

STL -125

O 8.0


CHW at CHC 08:05 PM

CHW +219

U 9.0


OAK at TEX 08:05 PM

OAK +153

U 9.0


ATL at MIN 08:10 PM

MIN -163

U 8.5


NYY at HOU 08:10 PM

NYY +117

U 7.0


ARI at MIL 08:10 PM

MIL -135

U 9.0


LAA at KC 08:15 PM

LAA +104

O 7.5

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Baseball Capsules
July 27, 2016

CHICAGO (AP) Javier Baez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer deep into Wrigley's Field's left bleachers in the seventh, Addison Russell added a grand slam in a five-run eighth and the Chicago Cubs beat the White Sox 8-1 on Wednesday night.

Jason Hammel (10-5) allowed one run and five hits while striking out seven in seven innings. Hector Rondon pitched a perfect eighth, and Aroldis Chapman worked a 1-2-3 ninth - striking out Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia - in his Cubs debut.

Baez went deep on a full-count pitch against Anthony Ranaudo (1-1) to chase the right-hander in his White Sox debut. Ranaudo didn't allow a hit until Kris Bryant's solo homer with one out in the sixth tie the score 1-1. Bryant's 26th homer matched his total last season when he was NL Rookie of the Year.

After Ben Zobrist's RBI double in the eighth, Russell followed two hitters later with his 12th homer to help the Cubs end a two-game slide and snap the White Sox's four-game winning streak.

Ranaudo allowed three runs and two hits - both homers - in 6 2/3 innings and smacked an opposite-field homer in the fifth for his first major league hit.

Chapman had 20 saves in 21 chances this season with the Yankees before the Cubs acquired the hard-throwing lefty on Monday for a package of prospects.

REDS 2, GIANTS 1

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Jay Bruce homered in his career-high fifth straight game, connecting off Madison Bumgarner in Cincinnati's victory over slumping San Francisco.

Bruce broke a 1-1 tie in the seventh inning with his sixth homer during his five-game streak and 25th of the season.

The NL West-leading Giants got just four hits and lost for the ninth time in 11 games since the All-Star break. The last-place Reds are 8-4 over that stretch.

Dan Straily (6-6) gave up three hits in 7 2/3 innings, and Tony Cingrani pitched a scoreless ninth for his 12th save.

Bumgarner (10-6) allowed one earned run and five hits in eight innings, striking out nine. The Giants have lost six of his last eight starts.

Conor Gillaspie hit a solo homer for the Giants in the second. San Francisco left fielder Angel Pagan dropped a flyball in the fifth, setting up Tucker Barnhart's tying sacrifice fly.

NATIONALS 4, INDIANS 1

CLEVELAND (AP) - Stephen Strasburg shut down Cleveland for seven innings and bounced back from his only loss this season, leading Washington past the Indians.

Strasburg (14-1) began the season with 13 straight wins before he was beaten by the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 21. The powerful right-hander shook off that blemish, holding the Indians to three hits. Strasburg walked one and struck out seven.

Washington rookie Trea Turner drove in three runs and Daniel Murphy hit his 20th homer off Carlos Carrasco (7-4). Murphy extended his hitting streak to 13 games with the towering shot.

Nationals reliever Blake Treinen stopped Cleveland's threat in the ninth, getting a game-ending double play for his first major league save.

CARDINALS 5, METS 4

NEW YORK (AP) - Yadier Molina and pinch-hitter Kolten Wong each had an RBI double in the ninth inning, and St. Louis rallied past New York to end Jeurys Familia's saves streak at 52 games.

Yoenis Cespedes hit a go-ahead homer off Adam Wainwright to cap a three-run comeback in the seventh that gave the Mets a 4-3 lead. But then Familia, who hadn't blown a regular-season save opportunity since July 30 last year, finally faltered.

Jedd Gyorko drew a one-out walk in the ninth and was replaced by pinch-runner Randal Grichuk. Molina hit the next pitch to deep center field, and Grichuk scored to tie it.

Molina was thrown out at third by Familia (2-2) on pinch-hitter Jeremy Hazelbaker's comebacker, but Hazelbaker stole second and scored when Wong lined a double just inside the left-field line.

Familia's franchise-record saves streak was the third-longest in major league history behind Tom Gordon (54) and Eric Gagne (84). Jonathan Broxton (3-2) threw a scoreless eighth, and Seung Hwan Oh worked the ninth for his sixth save.

RAYS 3, DODGERS 1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Matt Moore pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays won at Dodger Stadium for the first time.

Luke Maile had an RBI double in a three-run fourth inning to help Tampa Bay wrap up a nine-game West Coast road swing by snapping a four-game skid. The Rays were swept in a three-game series at Chavez Ravine in 2013, the only other time they've visited the Dodgers' hallowed home turf.

Moore (7-7) struck out five and allowed an unearned run. Alex Colome pitched a perfect ninth for his 22nd save in 23 chances. Brandon McCarthy (2-1) lasted just four innings for the Dodgers in his first loss since Sept. 23, 2014.

TIGERS 4, RED SOX 3

BOSTON (AP) - Miguel Cabrera hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning that bounced off the top of the wall and into Boston's bullpen, lifting Detroit past the Red Sox for a three-game sweep.

James McCann also hit a solo homer, and Victor Martinez had four singles, a walk and drove in two runs for Detroit. The Tigers have won five of seven.

Boston is the last major league team to be swept in a series of any length this season.

Xander Bogaerts and Dustin Pedroia had solo homers for the Red Sox. They lost for the fifth time in six games to complete a nine-game homestand at 4-5.

Bruce Rondon (4-2) got one out for the win. Justin Wilson got the final three for his first major league save. Brad Ziegler (0-1) took the loss.

ROCKIES 3, ORIOLES 1

BALTIMORE (AP) - Nick Hundley broke up Dylan Bundy's no-hit bid with a sixth-inning homer, and Colorado used a strong pitching performance by Jon Gray to beat Baltimore.

David Dahl hit his first major league home run in his third game for the Rockies. Colorado took two of three from the AL East leaders, has won six of seven and is 9-4 since the All-Star break.

Manny Machado connected for the Orioles.

Gray (7-4) outpitched Bundy (3-3) in a duel between rookie right-handers. Carlos Estevez got three straight outs for his 10th save.

ATHLETICS 6, RANGERS 4

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Khris Davis homered twice, Coco Crisp also went deep and Oakland beat AL West-leading Texas.

Oakland has won four consecutive series for the first time since May 2014. The A's are 9-4 since the All-Star break.

Crisp's two-run homer in the eighth, on a 99 mph fastball from Matt Bush (3-2), put the A's up 4-3. Davis added another two-run shot, his 25th homer of the season, in the inning.

Ryan Dull (5-2) threw 1 1/3 perfect innings in relief of Sean Manaea. Ryan Madson worked the ninth for his 22nd save. Rangers starter Yu Darvish, winless in his last nine starts against Oakland, stuck out six without a walk and departed with a 3-2 lead after six innings.

Ian Desmond hit his 20th homer for Texas.

MARLINS 11, PHILLIES 1

MIAMI (AP) - Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lead a 16-hit attack in Miami's victory over Philadelphia.

Stanton hit his 22nd homer in support of Adam Conley (7-5), who pitched around eight hits and three walks to throw 6 2/3 scoreless innings.

Don Kelly, who began the game 1 for 22 this season, went 3 for 5 with two triples, two RBIs and two runs scored. That raised his average from .045 to .148.

The Marlins' Ichiro Suzuki did not play and remained at 2,997 hits.

Philadelphia rookie Zach Eflin (3-4) was the loser.

PADRES 8, BLUE JAYS 4

TORONTO (AP) - Adam Rosales hit a two-run home run, Alex Dickerson and Brett Wallace each hit solo shots and San Diego beat Toronto to avoid a three-game sweep.

San Diego extended its club-record streak with at least one home run to 25 games. It's the longest run since 2002 Texas set the major league record by homering in 27 straight.

Luis Perdomo (5-4) allowed four runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.

R.A. Dickey (7-12) was the loser. He has surrendered 26 home runs this season, tying Kansas City's Ian Kennedy and Chris Young for most in the majors.

Melvin Upton Jr. made his first start for Toronto after being acquired from San Diego on Tuesday. He went 1 for 4 with a single.

PIRATES 10, MARINERS 1

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Gerrit Cole threw a three-hitter for his first career complete game and slumping Andrew McCutchen had a three-run home run and two other hits in Pittsburgh's victory over Seattle.

Making the 88th start of his four-year career, Cole (6-6) struck six and walked one while winning for the first time since May 20. McCutchen and Jung Ho Kang each had four RBIs to help the Pirates win for the sixth time in nine games.

James Paxton (3-5) was the loser.

ASTROS 4, YANKEES 1

HOUSTON (AP) - Lance McCullers struck out 10 in six innings, Colby Rasmus broke out of a slump with a two-run homer and Houston beat New York.

Rasmus snapped an 0-for-29 skid when he sent an off-speed pitch from Masahiro Tanaka (7-3) into the seats behind the bullpen in right-center field to make it 4-0 with in the third.

McCullers (6-4) allowed five hits and one run and tied a season high by fanning 10 for the second straight game. Ken Giles and Luke Gregerson pitched a scoreless inning each before Will Harris got his 11th save by striking out two in the ninth.

DIAMONDBACKS 8, BREWERS 1

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Yasmany Tomas hit two home runs, Archie Bradley pitched seven innings and Arizona took advantage of Milwaukee's season-high five errors.

Tomas had his fifth multihomer game of the season. He hit a three-shot off in the first and sliced an 0-2 pitch for a two-run homer in the fifth, both off of Jimmy Nelson (6-9).

Bradley (4-6) allowed one run on four hits, walked three and struck out six.

Brewers right fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis had three errors, and shortstop Jonathan two.

ROYALS 7, ANGELS 5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Raul Mondesi had a bunt single for his first big league hit, with two runs scoring on the play on pitcher Matt Shoemaker's throwing error, and Kansas City beat Los Angeles.

Shoemaker, who did not allow a base runner until the fifth inning, yielded singles to Alex Gordon and Paulo Orlando to start the seventh. Mondesi put down a bunt and beat the throw to first as the throw by Shoemaker (5-11) sailed into right field.

Both runners scored and Mondesi wound up on third. Angels manager Mike Scioscia came out claiming interference, and after a review the call on the field stoood. Scioscia officially protested the game.

Joakim Soria (4-4) pitched a scoreless inning for the victory.

BRAVES 9, TWINS 7

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Freddie Freeman homered, doubled and tied a career high with five RBIs and Atlanta held off Minnesota for a two-game sweep.

Freeman went 4 for 4 with a walk. His 18th homer gave the Braves a 7-0 lead in the fourth inning.

The Twins closed to 8-7 in the sixth on an RBI grounder by Joe Mauer. Nick Markakis singled home a run in the Atlanta eighth.

Mike Foltynewicz (4-4) got the win despite giving up seven runs and 12 hits in 5 1/3 innings. Jim Johnson pitched the ninth for his fourth save. Tyler Duffey (5-8) was chased in the second.

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Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Odds on teams to win the Stanley Cup next spring……

— Chicago Blackhawks 6-1

— Washington/Pittsburgh, both 8-1

— Tampa Bay Lightning 10-1

— Dallas, Anaheim, both 12-1

— Los Angeles, San Jose, both 14-1

— Montreal Canadiens 16-1

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud

13) I hope you like the new layout; yesterday was a confusing day, but now things are back to normal so I hope this is easier to read.

Huge tip of the cap to my friend Lori who did all the real work in re-doing the site and had to answer a lot of dumb questions (from me).

12) Miami Marlins get Dee Gordon back from his 80-game PED suspension today, which should help the Marlins’ offense, but if Miami makes the playoffs, Gordon is ineligible for them.

11) Milwaukee Brewers had five errors last night before the second inning was over; I’ve never seen defense that dismal, at least not in pro ball.

10) Jay Bruce has homered five games in a row, including one off Madison Bumgarner, so if he wants to be traded, he is putting on a pretty good audition for his new team.

9) Eddie DeBartolo is getting in the Hall of Fame, and Kurt Warner isn’t? Oy.

8) Trade deadline is Monday; A’s need Rich Hill’s blister to heal before then, so he can pitch in a game and increase his trade value.

7) White Sox rookie SS Tim Anderson has come to the plate 178 times this year and walked twice. Twice.

He saw nine pitches in four plate appearances last night. No bueno.

6) Jets signed QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to a one-year, $12M contract, meaning they get to go thru this all over again next year.

5) Rams released QB Nick Foles, who started 11 games for them LY. Three years ago, when he had DeSean Jackson as a target, Foles threw 27 TD passes, with two INTs. he can still play.

4) Patriots need to sign a veteran backup QB (Foles??) for the first four games, when Tom Brady will be suspended.

Question: Can Brady go to meetings, or stand on the sidelines during games while he is out? He would be a big help on the head phones with Jimmy Garoppolo during games.

3) Texas is desperate for starting pitching; they traded for Lucas Harrell last night. Toronto/Seattle swapped relievers who were both having lousy seasons– a my problem for your problem kind of trade.

2) There was rodeo on TV in the sportsbook last night; you have to be one crazy human to do that. Would be easier to be a crash test dummy.

1– Long, drawn out argument on Angels-Royals game last night, about whether the runner was inside the running box when a throw from the third base side hit him. They went to replay, both managers were on the field, it reinforced why replay is better, since it eliminates (mostly) stuff like this, when managers just go on and on until they get some satisfaction.

Umps got it right; runner had touched first by time ball hit him, so it didn’t matter where he was running, but the ball did go down the line and allow two runs to score, which is why Mike Scioscia was challenging the umpire’s call.

[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, July 28


Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
July 28, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Nola) 14.056
Atlanta
(Wisler) 15.840
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+115); Over

St. Louis @ Miami

Game 907-908
July 28, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 17.708
Miami
(Frnandez) 16.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-185
7
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+160); Over

Washington @ San Francisco

Game 909-910
July 28, 2016 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 14.598
San Francisco
(Cueto) 15.974
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-140
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-140); Under

Kansas City @ Texas

Game 911-912
July 28, 2016 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Ventura) 13.664
Texas
(Hamels) 17.216
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-170); Under

Boston @ LA Angels

Game 913-914
July 28, 2016 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Price) 15.276
LA Angels
(Weaver) 16.736
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-185
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+160); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs

Game 915-916
July 28, 2016 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 16.264
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 13.081
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+115); N/A

Baltimore @ Minnesota

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

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 13.736
Minnesota
(Gibson) 15.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Over

Colorado @ NY Mets

Game 901-902
July 28, 2016 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Andrson) 14.182
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.591
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-190
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-190); Under

Arizona @ Milwaukee

Game 903-904
July 28, 2016 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 13.605
Milwaukee
(Davies) 14.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-135); Under