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Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- White Sox are first team since 1979 to turn three triple plays in same season.

-- Does the nine-team CFL have fantasy football leagues?

-- 7pm baseball games in this country are starting at 8am the next day in Japan.

-- One winning ticket for a $524M Mega Millions jackpot was sold, in Indiana.

-- Think Charlie Strong is on the hot seat at Texas? Longhorns are 11-14 in his two years in Austin-- they lost 24-0 at Iowa State LY. Iowa freakin' State.

-- Over last nine years, Kansas State is 20-8 vs spread as a road underdog.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday.......

13) I go thru this every year at this time, but it is stupid that the All-Star Game will decide who has home field in the World Series. Mind-numbingly stupid.

This was done as a concession to FOX TV after the tie game in Milwaukee a few years ago, when the All-Star teams ran out of pitchers. Home field in the World Series could be determined by who wins interleague play, or it could just alternate, either option would be significiantly better than this.

12) Because the All-Star Game "matters", All-Star managers get goofy when they select players, making situational relievers All-Stars, while Max Scherzer stays home. The All-Star Game should be for guys having the best year this year, not guys who might help the team win. It is supposed to be a damn exhibition showcase.

11) Red Sox traded for Arizona reliever Brad Ziegler before they announced Craig Kimbrel needed his knee operated on-- price tag might've gone up if Arizona knew the Sox were hurting for a relief pitcher. .

10) Speaking of which, there is nothing more depressing to a fan than when his team starts selling off players in July-- A's will be doing it soon, since Rich Hill and Danny Valencia are both in their mid-30's, so whats the point of keeping them, when maybe you can get a prospect or two for them?

Remember, back on August 12, 1987, the Tigers needed another starting pitcher for the stretch run, so they acquired Doyle Alexander from Atlnata for a minor leaguer?

The minor leaguer's name was John Smoltz.

9) Arizona-San Francisco game Friday night was second one this season where both managers got tossed- first was a Cincy-Pittsburgh game on May 11.

8) Want to know why the NBA's salary cap is going to be as high as $102M in two years? They put over 16,000 fans in the Thomas & Mack Center last night, for the 76ers-Laker game. 16,000 fans for a damn summer league game at $28 a pop? Wow.

7) I know it is only summer league, but Ben Simmons, in his first three summer games for the 76ers, is shooting 7-25 from the floor, scoring just 8 ppg. He's grabbed 25 rebounds, had 19 assists, and the Sixers are +12 with him on the court, but he has looked incredibly uncomfortable shooting the ball, even on shots in the lane.

Defenders are going to play so far off Simmons that the 76ers will wind up playing 4-on-5 on offense when he has the ball, unless he becomes a scoring threat.

6) Oklahoma could be starting a freshman and four sophmores on its offensive line this fall, but three of the sophs started a total of 32 games LY.

5) Mets' pitcher Matt Harvey is having surgery on his shoulder, which includes having a rib taken out of his body, allowing more space for the muscles around Harvey’s neck and shoulder. Hopefully the surgery .can revive Harvey's career.

4) Buddy Hield started his pro career with a 5-20 shooting night (1-8 from the arc) in an 85-65 loss to the Lakers.

3) Angels' 1B CJ Cron was hitting .405 (12-33) with five HRs in July, but then he got hit by a pitch and broke his hand Friday night in Baltimore. He's out for a month.

2) My fantasy baseball team has more players in the Futures Game (3) than in the actual All-Star Game (2), which might be a good thing two of three years from now, but for this season......not so much.

1) Tom Candiotti is working on Arizona TV games this weekend; he usually works on the radio, but his presence reminded me that a few years ago, I'm watching a game with Arizona and the Padres, and Chad Gaudin was pitching- he was on my fantasy team.

Candiotti was a good big league pitcher, he was explaining why Gaudin would never be a good major leaguer-- his argument was so logical and convincing that I went right online and cut Gaudin, while he was still pitching that night. Not my finest moment, but it was the right move. Sometimes you just have to listen and learn.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, July 10


National League games
Cubs @ Pirates
Lackey is 0-3, 7.15 in his last four starts; Cubs are 5-4 in his road starts. Under is 7-4 in his last eleven starts.

Niese is 1-4, 7.67 in his last five starts; six of his last seven stayed under. Pirates are 4-4 in his home starts.

Pirates won nine of last ten games, over is 11-6 in their last 17 games. Cubs are 5-15 in last 20 games, over is 10-1-1 in their last twelve road games.

Reds @ Marlins
Reed is 0-3, 10.80 in his four starts (over 4-0) this year. .

Koehler is 0-1, 7.07 in his last three starts; six of his last eight went over. Miami is 2-5 in his home starts.

Reds lost 13 of last 17 games, over is 12-6 in their last 18 games. Miami is 10-3 in its last 13 home games, their last four games stayed under the total.

Nationals @ Mets
Gonzalez is 1-7, 8.01 in his last nine starts (over 7-3 in his last ten). Washington is 2-6 in his road outings. .

Matz is 0-3, 5.87 in his last six starts (under 8-2 in last ten). Mets are 4-4 in Matz' home starts. .

Washington won three of its last four games; over is 14-7 in their last 21 road games. Mets won ten of last 12 home games, under is 14-6-2 in last 22 New York games.

Phillies @ Rockies
Eflin is 1-1, 2.70 in his last four starts (over 3-2).

Chatwood is 2-0, 3.80 in his last four starts; under is 12-3 in his starts. Colorado 3-4 in his home starts. .

Philly won nine of its last 12 games; over is 16-8 in their last 24 road games. Colorado lost eight of last 11 games, over is 7-3 in last ten games at Coors Field. .

Padres @ Dodgers
Friedrich is 1-3, 9.00 in his last four starts; eight of his last nine went over. .

Maeda is 1-2, 5.40 in his last three starts; five of his last seven stayed under. Dodgers are 3-6 in his home starts.

Padres are 11-8 in last 19 games, over is 15-6-1 in their last 22 games. Los Angeles lost three of last five games; ten of last thirteen games at Dodger Stadium stayed under.

Diamondbacks @ Giants
Bradley is 0-0, 4.76 in his last three starts; five of his last six went over. Arizona won four of his five road starts.

Bumgarner is 1-2, 2.70 in his last four starts; five of his last seven stayed under total. Giants are 6-4 in his home starts.

Arizona lost 11 of last 13 games, over is 11-3-1 in their last 15 games. Giants won seven of last nine games, seven of last 11 San Francisco home games went over.

American League games
Angels @ Orioles
Lincecum is 0-2, 10.50 in his last three starts (over 2-2). .

Tillman is 4-1, 4.00 in his last six starts (under 12-6). Orioles are 11-0 in his home starts.

Angels won four of last five games, over is 10-6 in their last 16 games. Baltimore lost six of last nine games; five of last seven Oriole games went over the total.

Tigers @ Blue Jays
Sanchez is 0-5, 6.87 in his last seven starts (over 9-2-1). Detroit lost his last five starts on the road.

Dickey is 2-3, 4.55 in his last five starts (under 6-2-1 in his last nine). Toronto is 1-8 in his home starts. .

Tigers lost four of last six games, under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Toronto is 17-7 in last 24 home games, five of last six Blue Jay games stayed under.

Rays @ Red Sox
Odorizzi is 0-2, 6.33 in his last four starts; Rays are 6-2 in his road starts. Five of his last six starts went over the total.

Price is 0-2, 7.02 in his last three starts; under is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Boston is 5-5 in his home starts. .

Tampa Bay lost 21 of last 24 games, over is 11-7 in Rays' last 18 road games. Red Sox won seven of last nine at home, over is 5-1-1 in last seven Boston games.

New York @ Indians
Tanaka is 3-0, 3.25 in his last four starts, three of which went over. New York is 5-3 in his road starts.

Carrasco is 3-0, 0.81 in his last three starts; five of his last six stayed under. Cleveland won all five of his home starts.

New York is 8-13 in its last 21 road games, ten of last 12 Bronx road games went over total. Indians won 17 of last 22 games, seven of last eight Cleveland games went over.

Twins @ Rangers
Milone is 1-2, 6.55 in his seven starts (over 4-3). Home side won all seven of his starts. .

Griffin is 2-0, 3.00 in his last seven starts (over 4-2-1). Texas scored 27 runs and won all three of his home starts. .

Minnesota won six of its last eight games; over is 23-9-2 in their last 34 road games. Rangers lost eight of last 11 games, over is 7-0-1 in its last eight Texas games.

A's @ Astros
Manaea is 0-3, 11.66 in his three road starts. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Manaea starts.

Keuchel is 3-0, 4.42 in his last three starts (under 3-1 in last four). Houston is 3-4 in his home outings.

A's lost seven of last ten games, over is 8-4 in Oakland's last 12 road games. Houston won 17 of its last 23 games, under is 12-4 in Astros' last 16 home games.

Mariners @ Royals
Montgomery is making first '16 start; he was 4-6, 4.60 in 16 MLB starts LY. He is 2-3, 2.15 in 50.1 IP in majors this year (30 relief stints).

Gee is 2-2, 6.52 in his four starts (over 2-2), last of which was May 31.

Mariners lost 11 of last 12 road games; 11 of last 12 Seattle road games stayed under. . Royals lost six of last nine games; last four Royal games stayed under.

Interleague
Braves @ White Sox
Foltynewicz is 1-2, 5.79 in his last five starts (under 4-3-1).

Shields is 2-0, 3.06 in his last three starts (over 6-0 with Chicago). White Sox won his last three home outings.

Atlanta lost five of its last seven games, under is 10-3 in last 13 Atlanta road games. White Sox won six of last nine at home, six of last seven Chicago home tilts went over.

Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:
Chi-Pitt-- Lackey 9-8 (0-4 last 4); Niese 9-8
Cin-Mia-- Reed 0-4; Koehler 6-11
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 6-11 (1-8 last 9); Matz 9-6
Phil-Col-- Eflin 2-3; Chatwood 10-5
StL-Mil-- Leake 7-10; Guerra 10-2
SD-LA-- Friedrich 5-5; Maeda 9-8
Az-SF-- Bradley 5-5; Bumgarner 12-6

LA-Balt-- Lincecum 2-2; Tillman 15-3
Det-Tor-- Sanchez 3-9; Dickey 6-12
TB-Bos-- Odorizzi 8-10; Price 10-8
NY-Clev-- Tanaka 12-5; Carrasco 9-2
Min-Tex-- Milone 3-4; Griffin 7-2
A's-Hst-- Manaea 5-6; Keuchel 8-10
Sea-KC-- Montgomery 0-0; Gee 2-2

Atl-Chi-- Foltynewicz 3-5; Shields 3-3/2-9

Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
Chi-Pitt-- Lackey 5-17; Niese 3-17
Cin-Mia-- Reed 4-4; Koehler 6-17
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 4-17; Matz 3-15
Phil-Col-- Eflin 3-5; Chatwood 6-15 (4 of last 5)
StL-Mil-- Leake 6-17; Guerra 2-12
SD-LA-- Friedrich 3-10; Maeda 4-17 (4 of last 7)
Az-SF-- Bradley 3-10; Bumgarner 3-18

LA-Balt-- Lincecum 2-4; Tillman 5-18 (3 of last 3)
Det-Tor-- Sanchez 5-12; Dickey 6-18
TB-Bos-- Odorizzi 2-18; Price 7-18
NY-Clev-- Tanaka 2-17; Carrasco 2-11
Min-Tex-- Milone 0-7; Griffin 1-9
A's-Hst-- Manaea 1-11; Keuchel 4-18
Sea-KC-- Montgomery 0-0; Gee 1-4

Atl-Chi-- Foltynewicz 3-8; Shields 8-17

Umpires
Chi-Pitt-- Last five Rackley games went over.
Cin-Mia-- Home side won eight of last ten May games.
Wsh-NY-- Favorites won nine of last 12 Hudson games.
Phil-Col-- Favorites won six of last seven Woodring games.
StL-Mil-- Four of last five Morales games stayed under.
SD-LA-- Four of last five Drake games stayed under.
Az-SF-- Eight of last nine Dimuro games went over.

LA-Balt-- Nine of last eleven Timmons games went over.
Det-Tor-- Underdogs won seven of last 11 Nauert games.
TB-Bos-- Underdogs are 8-8 in Nelson games this year.
NY-Clev-- Last five DeJesus games went over the total.
Min-Tex-- Over is 9-1-1 in last eleven Knight games.
A's-Hst-- Underdogs won last four Carapazza games.
Sea-KC-- Five of last seven Culbreth games stayed under.

Atl-Chi-- Five of last six LBarrett games went over total.

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MLB

Sunday, July 10

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Trend Report
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1:07 PM
DETROIT vs. TORONTO
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit

1:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Washington is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Washington

1:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CLEVELAND
NY Yankees are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 12 games on the road
Cleveland is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

1:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

1:35 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels

1:35 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

1:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

2:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. HOUSTON
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games

2:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 13 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Atlanta

2:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis

2:15 PM
SEATTLE vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

3:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games at home
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

4:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. COLORADO
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

4:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 16-7 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against San Diego
LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games

8:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Arizona's last 14 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, July 10


Seattle @ Kansas City

Game 925-926
July 10, 2016 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Mntgmery) 17.099
Kansas City
(Gee) 14.513
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
N/A

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh

Game 905-906
July 10, 2016 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 11.422
Pittsburgh
(Niese) 17.945
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 6 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+150); Over

Minnesota @ Texas

Game 927-928
July 10, 2016 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Milone) 11.080
Texas
(Grffin) 17.581
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 6 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-180
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-180); Under

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
July 10, 2016 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Leake) 15.938
Milwaukee
(Guerra) 14.385
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-105); Over

Atlanta @ Chicago White Sox

Game 929-930
July 10, 2016 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 16.250
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 13.778
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-170
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+150); Over

Philadelphia @ Colorado

Game 909-910
July 10, 2016 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 17.340
Colorado
(Chtwood) 14.107
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-180
12
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+157); Over

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
July 10, 2016 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Friedrch) 16.715
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 13.725
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-210
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+177); Under

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
July 10, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Bradley) 13.674
San Francisco
(Bumgrner) 14.944
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-260
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-260); Over

Detroit @ Toronto

Game 915-916
July 10, 2016 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 16.200
Toronto
(Dickey) 17.751
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-175
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-175); Under

NY Yankees @ Cleveland

Game 917-918
July 10, 2016 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 16.505
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 14.201
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+110); Over

Tampa Bay @ Boston

Game 919-920
July 10, 2016 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Odrizzi) 14.092
Boston
(Price) 11.559
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-235
9
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+197); Over

LA Angels @ Baltimore

Game 921-922
July 10, 2016 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Lincecum) 14.065
Baltimore
(Tillman) 17.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-210
10
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-210); Under

Washington @ NY Mets

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

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gnzalez) 13.652
NY Mets
(Matz) 16.881
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-120); Under

Oakland @ Houston

Game 923-924
July 10, 2016 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Manaea) 14.759
Houston
(Keuchel) 16.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-190
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-190); Under

Cincinnati @ Miami

Game 903-904
July 10, 2016 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Reed) 13.596
Miami
(Koehler) 14.915
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-180
9
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-180); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 10

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WASHINGTON (53 - 36) at NY METS (47 - 40) - 1:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. STEVEN MATZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 136-115 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 155-228 (-53.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 135-114 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 6-11 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 0-7 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 6-11 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 22-7 (+12.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 49-28 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 8-13 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 188-232 (-60.0 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
WASHINGTON is 8-4 (+3.3 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 10-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 12-7 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-2.3 units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MATZ is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (32 - 56) at MIAMI (46 - 41) - 1:10 PM
CODY REED (L) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 95-155 (-46.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-32 (-24.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 95-155 (-46.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 74-113 (-27.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-95 (-27.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 46-92 (-32.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 14-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KOEHLER is 12-4 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CODY REED vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

TOM KOEHLER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KOEHLER is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.714.
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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CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 35) at PITTSBURGH (46 - 42) - 1:35 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1540-1658 (-274.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1-8 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 808-833 (-153.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1483-1571 (-249.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 144-107 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-15 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 128-79 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-1 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 26-13 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 144-107 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 110-83 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 26-18 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 389-394 (+49.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 33-18 (+18.9 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.
LACKEY is 21-9 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 51-61 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 8-3 (+3.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.4 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LACKEY is 1-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

JON NIESE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
NIESE is 3-8 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 4-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+3.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (45 - 42) at MILWAUKEE (38 - 48) - 2:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. JUNIOR GUERRA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LEAKE is 29-39 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 15-5 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
GUERRA is 10-2 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GUERRA is 10-2 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GUERRA is 7-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 26-16 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-16 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 72-110 (-30.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-3 (+3.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LEAKE is 3-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.473.
His team's record is 4-8 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.2 units)

JUNIOR GUERRA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GUERRA is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.264.
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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PHILADELPHIA (41 - 48) at COLORADO (40 - 47) - 4:10 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 21-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 46-39 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 214-293 (-86.2 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CHATWOOD is 2-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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SAN DIEGO (38 - 50) at LA DODGERS (50 - 40) - 4:10 PM
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH (L) vs. KENTA MAEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 1-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SAN DIEGO is 6-22 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 78-106 (-24.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 144-113 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 141-111 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 128-112 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 5-7 (+0.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)

CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FRIEDRICH is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.41 and a WHIP of 2.703.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MAEDA is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 0.909.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (38 - 51) at SAN FRANCISCO (56 - 33) - 8:00 PM
ARCHIE BRADLEY (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 38-51 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 37-50 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 68-125 (-44.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-31 (-14.9 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.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-33 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-15 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-33 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1110-930 (+119.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-19 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-19 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-35 (+23.0 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.
BUMGARNER is 35-15 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 23-19 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-36 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BUMGARNER is 8-12 (-14.1 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 8-5 (+1.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BRADLEY is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 8-7 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 13-10 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-9. (+3.8 units)

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DETROIT (46 - 42) at TORONTO (50 - 40) - 1:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 69-36 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 46-42 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 21-14 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 27-18 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 155-177 (-56.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
DICKEY is 1-8 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 1-8 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-3 (+1.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
DICKEY is 8-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.525.
His team's record is 10-3 (+7.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+3.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (43 - 44) at CLEVELAND (52 - 35) - 1:10 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 35-21 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CARRASCO is 18-30 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 18-30 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 6-15 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 1-9 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games 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
NY YANKEES is 2-1 (+2.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
TANAKA is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CARRASCO is 3-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.223.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (34 - 53) at BOSTON (48 - 38) - 1:35 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 34-53 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 1-9 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 1-8 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-49 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 13-25 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-35 (-21.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 2-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-31 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PRICE is 79-35 (+29.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 197-214 (-35.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 637-574 (-79.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 106-106 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-44 (-17.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-56 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 111-109 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 77-78 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 90-107 (-28.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-4 (+0.9 Units) against BOSTON this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. BOSTON since 1997
ODORIZZI is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.3 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PRICE is 1-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.52 and a WHIP of 1.276.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.8 units)

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LA ANGELS (37 - 51) at BALTIMORE (50 - 36) - 1:35 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 37-51 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-50 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 50-36 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-14 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 48-31 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-25 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-18 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 15-3 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 11-0 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 14-3 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 26-10 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 807-798 (+61.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 288-247 (+71.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
LINCECUM is 14-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 106-148 (-67.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LINCECUM is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
TILLMAN is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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OAKLAND (38 - 50) at HOUSTON (47 - 41) - 2:10 PM
SEAN MANAEA (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 38-50 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 87-100 (-29.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 39-56 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 35-47 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 25-44 (-22.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-35 (-20.2 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.
HOUSTON is 11-16 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 36-47 (-16.1 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
HOUSTON is 5-4 (+0.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MANAEA is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.294.
His team's record is 6-4 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.1 units)

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SEATTLE (44 - 44) at KANSAS CITY (45 - 42) - 2:15 PM
MIKE MONTGOMERY (L) vs. DILLON GEE (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-3 (-0.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.0 Units)

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.444.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

DILLON GEE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (31 - 56) at TEXAS (54 - 35) - 3:05 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. A.J. GRIFFIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 31-56 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-29 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-56 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-42 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 54-35 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 29-14 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 65-56 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 53-32 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 50-41 (+21.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-13 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 27-20 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GRIFFIN is 7-2 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 22-6 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 11-1 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 36-18 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 58-55 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MILONE is 67-47 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 65-44 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 40-25 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 8-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 19-40 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-2 (+2.9 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

TOM MILONE vs. TEXAS since 1997
MILONE is 2-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (-0.0 units)

A.J. GRIFFIN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GRIFFIN is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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ATLANTA (30 - 58) at CHI WHITE SOX (45 - 42) - 2:10 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-25 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-55 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-31 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+1.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SHIELDS is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.329.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

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Sunday's Diamond Notes
July 10, 2016

Hottest team: Pirates (9-1 past 10)

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hurtling toward the All-Star break with nine wins over their past 10 games, including a 5-1 mark in their past six home games and 5-1 record in their past six divisional outings, too. The Bucs have also started to pick up the pace against the 'good' teams, going 6-1 in their past seven contests against teams with a winning overall record. After losing seven in a row at home against the Cubs, the Pirates have won the first two games in this series to turn things around somewhat, beating both Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester. The Cubs are in a hard tailspin (see below).

Coldest team: Cubs (1-9 past 10)

The Cubs were humming right along through the middle of June, posting a 47-20 record. Since the last time they faced the Pirates they have won just five games in the past 20 outings. The Cubs will take their third crack at a left-handed starting pitcher in this series after losing the first two vs. LHP. Chicago is also a dismal 2-14 in their past 16 outings against teams with a winning overall record, and they have dropped six in a row on the road. Lately John Lackey hasn't been the answer, either, as Chicago has lost the past four with Lackey on the hill. The Cubs are also 0-5 in their past six away from the Friendly Confines.

Hottest pitcher: Chris Tillman, Orioles (11-2, 3.55 ERA)

Tillman faces an ultra-favorable matchup against the Angels, who lost hot-hitting CJ Cron to a broken hand earlier in this series. The Halos are also starting Tim Lincecum, who has managed an 0-2 record and 10.50 ERA over the past three outings. The O's are 7-3 in their past 10 games against a right-handed starter, and 8-1 in their past nine against losing teams. In addition, the O's are 18-4 in their past 22 with Tillman toeing the slab, while going 21-6 in his past 27 starts at Oriole Park against a team with a losing overall record.

Coldest pitcher: Archie Bradley, Arizona (3-4, 4.81 ERA)

Bradley has won just once over his past seven starts dating back to May 29, and it doesn't look like things will turn around Sunday in San Francisco. He allowed five earned runs, seven hits and four walks in just 4 1/3 innings in his first outing in San Francisco back on April 18. The Snakes have managed just two wins in their past 13 games overall, and just 1-5 in their past six against teams with a winning overall record. And they're just 2-5 in Bradley's past seven outings, so don't expect a turnaround in this final game before the All-Star break.

Biggest UNDER run: Rockies (8-2 past 10)

The 'under' has been the play lately for the Rockies, hitting in eight of their past 10 games, including seven straight matchups against a right-handed starter. The 'under' is also a frequent play when Tyler Chatwood gets the ball, cashing in each of his past four starts at Coors Field, and six of his past eight outings overall. Couple that with the fact the 'under' has hit in 12 of the past 17 games for Philadelphia against NL West foes, and 4-1 in their past five games overall, and Sunday's line of 12 looks a tad bit on the high side.

Biggest OVER run: Diamondbacks (12-3 past 15)

The D-Backs have had the 'over' cashing frequently over the past few weeks, including 5-1 in their past six outings on the road. The 'over' has hit in eight of their past nine games overall, and 15 of their past 18 games inside the National League West. As far as Bradley is concerned, the 'over' is 14-2-1 in his past 17 starts overall, 7-2 in his past nine on the road and a perfect 8-0 in his past eight assignments against divisional foes.

Matchup to watch: Rangers vs. Twins

Regardless of pitching matchup, games between the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins have been barn burners. Texas bats have come alive recently, as they have five or more runs in six of their past eight games, with the 'over' going 6-1-1 during the impressive stretch. The Rangers are also averaging 6.0 runs per game over their past seven at Globe Life Park in Arlington while allowing 8.9 runs per game over the past eight. Minnesota's young offense has also been coming alive, especially against Texas pitching. The Twins are averaging 9.0 runs per game over the past five against the Rangers, posting a 4-1 record during the span.

Betcha didn’t know:

The Giants have won 22 of their past 27 games inside the National League West division, while going 4-1 in Madison Bumgarner's past five starts against division rivals. The Giants are also an impressive 11-3 in MadBum's past 14 starts overall, while San Francisco has consistently cashed against right-handed pitching, too. The Giants are 9-4 in their past 13 vs. RHP, and 37-18 in their past 55 home games against righties. The Giants have won eight of their past nine games against the Diamondbacks, although Arizona is 10-3 in their past 13 trips to AT&T, and the Giants are 0-4 in MadBum's past four home assignments against the Snakes.

Biggest public favorite: Giants (-225) vs. Diamondbacks

Biggest public underdog: Pirates (+145) vs. Cubs

Biggest line move: Angels (+200 to +180) at Orioles

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Giants battle D-backs
July 9, 2016


ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (38-51) at SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (56-33)

First pitch: Sunday, 8:00 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: Arizona +200, San Francisco -240, Total: 7

Game 1: San Francisco 6 Arizona 2
Game 2: San Francisco 4 Arizona 2

Madison Bumgarner and the Giants will be looking to win their final game before the All-Star Break when they host the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

The Giants have been one of the best teams in baseball throughout the first half of the season and they’ll be hoping to head into the All-Star Break with some momentum. They’ll be feeling pretty good about their chances to do so, as LHP Madison Bumgarner (9-4, 2.09 ERA, 132 K) will be on the mound for the team. Bumgarner has really been lights out this season for San Francisco, allowing two or fewer earned runs in 14 of his 18 appearances.

The Giants will, however, be going up against a talented pitcher for the Diamondbacks, as RHP Archie Bradley (3-4, 4.81 ERA, 60 K) will be on the mound for Arizona. The Diamondbacks have had a disappointing first half of the year, but they’ll certainly take a lot of pride in beating this Giants team. They’ll also be out to prove that they can beat a pitcher like Bumgarner on national television.

It will, however, be hard with OF A.J. Pollock (Elbow) still sidelined. He is one of Arizona’s best hitters and it’s not definite that he will return at any point this season, but he did begin throwing last Monday.

Archie Bradley has had an up-and-down season for the Diamondbacks, but he will need to be on his game on Sunday. He’s facing a dangerous San Francisco lineup in this game, so he must limit his mistakes in this one. That is not something he did in his last start, allowing five earned runs in six innings against the Padres on Jul. 4. Bradley did, however, allow three or less earned runs in his three previous starts and will be hoping he can perform like that once again. He certainly knows how to miss bats, but his control is an issue and he is prone to letting up homers.

Offensively, two guys to keep an eye on in this game are 1B Paul Goldschmidt and C Wellington Castillo. Goldschmidt is one of the best hitters in the game and is 13-for-41 with two homers and six RBI against Bumgarner in his career. He has flown under the radar all season, so he’ll be hoping to make a splash on the big stage on Sunday. Castillo, meanwhile, is 5-for-19 with two homers and five RBI against Bumgarner in his career. He has had a good season for Arizona and will be hoping to provide some power in this game.

As previously mentioned, Bumgarner has been an absolute beast for the Giants this season. Not only has he allowed two or fewer runs in 14 of his 18 starts, but he has also kept his opponents scoreless in four of those outings. In his only other start against the Diamondbacks this season, Bumgarner allowed just two earned runs in seven innings of work. He struck out eight batters in that game, but his teammates did not provide him with any run support. The Giants ended up losing that one, but they’ll be hoping for a better result this time around.

San Francisco’s lineup should have no problems getting to Bradley though. The Giants got seven hits and five runs in 4.1 innings the last time they faced Bradley and a similar result would likely mean a victory with Bumgarner on the mound. C Buster Posey and OF Angel Pagan are two bats to keep an eye on for San Francisco. Both guys are 2-for-5 against Bradley in their careers and will be looking to do damage on Sunday.

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LEADING OFF: All-Star break nears, teams try to stay healthy
July 10, 2016

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


EVERYONE OK?

It's the last day before the All-Star break, and teams are hoping their players stay healthy through one more game. Yoenis Cespedes, Craig Kimbrel, Dexter Fowler and Noah Syndergaard are among the guys who recently got hurt and will be out of action Tuesday night in San Diego.

BREAK AWAY

Giants ace Madison Bumgarner starts in the twilight at home against Arizona in the last scheduled matchup before the All-Star Game. San Francisco holds a comfortable lead over the Dodgers in the NL West.

MURPHY MASHING

NL batting leader Daniel Murphy has homered six times against the Mets this season - last year while playing for the Mets, he had a total of five home runs at the break. He gets one more chance to tag his former team when Washington plays at Citi Field.

AS CLOSE AS IT GETS

Mark Trumbo tops the majors with 28 home runs, and looks to boost his total when Baltimore faces Tim Lincecum and the visiting Angels. The Orioles lead the closest division race heading toward the break - they're up two games on Boston and Toronto.

WALK THIS WAY

Marlins righty Tom Koehler (6-7, 4.40) is scheduled to start against the Reds in Miami. He began the weekend tied for fifth in the majors with 48 walks, but manager Don Mattingly is pleased with his season so far.

''He has kept us in almost every game he has pitched,'' Mattingly said. ''He hangs in there. I call him effectively wild. He doesn't always hit his spot, but that's tough on the hitter, too.''

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Home Run Derby Odds
July 10, 2016

The 2016 All-Star festivities begin on Monday night in San Diego with the Home Run Derby. This event has seen plenty of rules changes over the years to keep it exciting as this season's version features eight hitters participating in a head-to-head elimination style contest.

Orioles' outfielder Mark Trumbo leads the Majors with 28 home runs and is listed as the top-seed. Trumbo will square off in the first round against Dodgers' shortstop Corey Seager, who has knocked out 17 homers in his second season.

The winner of that matchup will face whoever comes out between Seattle second baseman Robinson Cano and Marlins' outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. After slumping to start the season, Stanton has found his groove recently as he leads Miami with 19 home runs and is the favorite to capture the Home Run derby crown.

Last year's champion has an opportunity to defend his crown with a different team. Todd Frazier wowed the hometown Cincinnati fans by hitting a total of 39 homers, including 15 in the final round to beat Dodgers' outfielder Joc Pederson. Frazier is now with the White Sox this season and ranks second in the American League with 25 home runs as he faces Colorado's Carlos Gonzalez in the opening round.

Hometown favorite Wil Myers looks to give the Padres' faithful something to cheer for as the San Diego first baseman has hit a career-high 19 homers in the first half and opposes Cincinnati's Adam Duvall in the first round, who is tied for second in the National League with 23 round-trippers.

Below are the latest odds for Monday's Home Run Derby at Petco Park courtesy of Sportsbook.ag.

Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins) 3/1
Mark Trumbo (Orioles) 7/2
Todd Frazier (White Sox) 5/1
Adam Duvall (Reds) 6/1
Wil Myers (Padres) 6/1
Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 9/1
Corey Seager (Dodgers) 9/1
Robinson Cano (Mariners) 10/1

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Bettors can swing big when betting the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Todd Frazier tries to become just the third player to win back-to-back MLB Home Run Derby titles in San Diego Monday night.

Baseball and betting have been like oil and water since the 1919 World Series. But unbeknownst to MLB, they’ve adopted the most raw and popular format for sports bettors when they switched their annual All-Star Game Home Run Derby over to a tournament-style bracket last year.

I mean, who doesn’t love a good bracket? An estimated 70 million American sports fans filled out a March Madness bracket during the NCAA tournament this year. And guess what? Those friendly bracket pools are sports gambling at its most primal.

And, as we know from that first weekend of the NCAA, anything can happen in a single elimination tournament. That means a No. 8 seed - like Dodgers star rookie Corey Seager - could knock off a top-seeded slugger like Mark Trumbo in the opening round. There really is no rhyme or reason to the home run derby (not a game situation, no runners on base, no count, and BP pitches. How the hell do you analyze that with regular season stats?), so upsets are bound to happen. That means value in taking a flyer on a long shot.

So whether you’re filling out your own MLB Home Run Derby bracket amongst buddies or actually hitting the sportsbook – either online or in Nevada – to place a wager on a single player to win Monday’s derby, you can thank Major League Baseball for being so betting friendly during the Mid-Summer Classic.

Here’s a look at this year Home Run Derby contenders and their odds to win:

Mark Trumbo, Baltimore Orioles (4/1)

The American League has been the dominant force in recent derbies, winning seven of the last nine. Trumbo leads the big leagues in dingers with 26 heading into Friday’s action and had two home runs versus the Angels on July 6. He took part in the 2012 Home Run Derby, launching a total of 13 balls over the fence to finish third. He’s matched up with Corey Seager (17 home runs) of the Dodgers in the first round.

Todd Frazier, Chicago White Sox (5/1)

Frazier has been a derby star the past two seasons, finishing second to Yoenis Céspedes in 2014 and winning last year’s event by topping Joc Pederson in the finals. As of Friday, Frazier has yet to go yard this month but did register seven home runs in June after hitting nine in May. Only two men have won back-to-back derby titles: Céspedes and Ken Griffey Jr. He battles bats with Carlos Gonzalez of the Rockies in Round 1.

Adam Duvall, Cincinnati Reds (6/1)

Duvall enters the weekend with 22 home runs on the season, which is third in the National League. He hit half of his total home runs in May and put up nine in June, but has yet to go yard in July. Before Frazier and Céspedes won the past three derbies (both RH), left-handed hitters dominated the longball competition with five straight lefties taking the derby title between 2008 and 2012. He’s up against Wil Myers and the home town San Diego crowd in Round 1.

Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners (15/2)

The way the derby has plagued power hitters in recent years, allegedly throwing a hitch in a batter's giddy-up following a display in the competition, Mariners fans may be lobbying for Cano to sit this one out. The M’s second baseman, who won the 2011 derby as a Yankee, is finally playing like everyone in Seattle hoped for when he signed with the team for a "bajillion dollars" in 2014, putting up 20 home runs and 56 RBIs. He’s got name-brand value and a derby title, but also just one home run since June 18. Cano faces Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton in the opening round.

Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins (4/1)

When it comes to pure power at the plate, Stanton is unmatched. But this isn’t a longest drive competition. He looked like he was on pace for a big day in last year’s derby, earning a bye with six big flys in the opening round, but then laid a goose egg in Round 3. He has 19 jacks heading into Friday and is swinging the hottest bat in the field, with back-to-back two home run games against the Mets this week. Stanton is in a big-name Round 1 bout with Cano.

Wil Myers, San Diego Padres (6/1)

Myers gets the hometown nod in San Diego, and deservedly so. He’s got 19 homers heading into the weekend and will have a home-field advantage in Petco Park, where he’s hit 13 of his total taters. Frazier, then a member of the Reds, won in front of the home faithful in Cincinnati last season. Should Myers get past Duvall, he could face Frazier or Gonzalez in Round 2.

Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies (15/20

You can take the bat out of the Rockies, but can you take the Rockies out of the bat? We’ll find out just how much Coors Field has been boosting CarGo’s numbers this season, knocking 13 of his total 18 home runs over the fence inside the hitter-friendly park this season. Away from the thin mile-high air, Gonzalez has only five home runs and is hitting .279 BA (vs. 362 at home). Despite serving as the major’s biggest home run factory over the years, Colorado has yet to boast a derby champion (0-11).

Corey Seager, Los Angeles Dodgers (13/2)

Seager brings up the rear in the bracket format, seeded No. 8 among these big swingers. The Dodgers rookie shortstop has 17 homers to his name in 2016 and, as of Friday, has one home run since June 24. He’s been to Petco six times this year, failing to pick up a home run in any of those games. Seager may be holding the bat a little tight on the big stage among these household names. “I’m in trouble,” he told reporters when the field was announced. “I’m in a lot of trouble.”

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MLB MONEYLINE

MLB > (919) TAMPA BAY@ (920) BOSTON | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 11 Wins and 31 Losses for the this season (-23.75 units)

MLB > (905) CHICAGO CUBS@ (906) PITTSBURGH | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 8 Wins and 1 Losses for the this season (+11.05 units)

MLB > (915) DETROIT@ (916) TORONTO | 2016-07-10 13:05:00 - 2016-07-10 13:05:00
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The record is 27 Wins and 13 Losses for the last two seasons (+21.2 units)

MLB > (927) MINNESOTA@ (928) TEXAS | 2016-07-10 15:05:00 - 2016-07-10 15:05:00
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The record is 53 Wins and 32 Losses for the this season (+27.35 units)

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The record is 8 Wins and 32 Losses for the last two seasons (-24.8 units)

MLB > (927) MINNESOTA@ (928) TEXAS | 2016-07-10 15:05:00 - 2016-07-10 15:05:00
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The record is 54 Wins and 35 Losses for the this season (+25.85 units)

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The record is 2 Wins and 18 Losses for the last two seasons (-16.75 units)

MLB > (919) TAMPA BAY@ (920) BOSTON | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 17 Wins and 35 Losses for the this season (-21.15 units)

MLB > (925) SEATTLE@ (926) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-10 14:15:00 - 2016-07-10 14:15:00
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The record is 87 Wins and 43 Losses for the last two seasons (+34.8 units)

MLB > (917) NY YANKEES@ (918) CLEVELAND | 2016-07-10 13:10:00 - 2016-07-10 13:10:00
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The record is 30 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (+17 units)

MLB > (921) LA ANGELS@ (922) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 25 Wins and 9 Losses for the this season (+13.95 units)

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MLB RUNLINE

MLB > (919) TAMPA BAY@ (920) BOSTON | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 1 Wins and 12 Losses for the this season (-16.3 units)

MLB > (925) SEATTLE@ (926) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-10 14:15:00 - 2016-07-10 14:15:00
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The record is 21 Wins and 7 Losses for the last three seasons (+21 units)

MLB > (919) TAMPA BAY@ (920) BOSTON | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 12 Wins and 30 Losses for the this season (-24.55 units)

MLB > (921) LA ANGELS@ (922) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 28 Wins and 17 Losses for the this season (+17.7 units)

MLB > (921) LA ANGELS@ (922) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 28 Wins and 18 Losses for the this season (+16.7 units)

MLB > (917) NY YANKEES@ (918) CLEVELAND | 2016-07-10 13:10:00 - 2016-07-10 13:10:00
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The record is 14 Wins and 6 Losses for the this season (+11.65 units)

MLB > (915) DETROIT@ (916) TORONTO | 2016-07-10 13:05:00 - 2016-07-10 13:05:00
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The record is 30 Wins and 15 Losses for the last three seasons (+19.75 units)

MLB > (913) ARIZONA@ (914) SAN FRANCISCO | 2016-07-10 20:00:00 - 2016-07-10 20:00:00
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The record is 29 Wins and 16 Losses for the last three seasons (+19.45 units)

MLB > (915) DETROIT@ (916) TORONTO | 2016-07-10 13:05:00 - 2016-07-10 13:05:00
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The record is 32 Wins and 16 Losses for the last two seasons (+19.25 units)

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MLB TOTALS

MLB > (905) CHICAGO CUBS@ (906) PITTSBURGH | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 13 Overs and 1 Unders for the this season (+12.15 units)

MLB > (911) SAN DIEGO@ (912) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-10 16:10:00 - 2016-07-10 16:10:00
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The record is 2 Overs and 16 Unders for the this season (+13.65 units)

MLB > (927) MINNESOTA@ (928) TEXAS | 2016-07-10 15:05:00 - 2016-07-10 15:05:00
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The record is 53 Overs and 29 Unders for the this season (+22.45 units)

MLB > (927) MINNESOTA@ (928) TEXAS | 2016-07-10 15:05:00 - 2016-07-10 15:05:00
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The record is 53 Overs and 29 Unders for the this season (+22.45 units)

MLB > (923) OAKLAND@ (924) HOUSTON | 2016-07-10 14:10:00 - 2016-07-10 14:10:00
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The record is 16 Overs and 4 Unders for the this season (+11.6 units)

MLB > (911) SAN DIEGO@ (912) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-10 16:10:00 - 2016-07-10 16:10:00
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The record is 14 Overs and 33 Unders for the this season (+16.55 units)

MLB > (921) LA ANGELS@ (922) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
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The record is 17 Overs and 5 Unders for the this season (+11.9 units)

MLB > (917) NY YANKEES@ (918) CLEVELAND | 2016-07-10 13:10:00 - 2016-07-10 13:10:00
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The record is 20 Overs and 7 Unders for the this season (+12.6 units)

MLB > (923) OAKLAND@ (924) HOUSTON | 2016-07-10 14:10:00 - 2016-07-10 14:10:00
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The record is 34 Overs and 16 Unders for the last two seasons (+17.5 units)

MLB > (903) CINCINNATI@ (904) MIAMI | 2016-07-10 13:10:00 - 2016-07-10 13:10:00
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The record is 49 Overs and 31 Unders for the this season (+16.85 units)

MLB > (903) CINCINNATI@ (904) MIAMI | 2016-07-10 13:10:00 - 2016-07-10 13:10:00
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The record is 49 Overs and 31 Unders for the this season (+16.85 units)

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TOP POWER LINES

MLB > (915) DETROIT @ (916) TORONTO | 2016-07-10 13:05:00 - 2016-07-10 13:05:00
Line: TORONTO-159 BTB PowerLine: TORONTO-181
Edge On: TORONTO (22)

MLB > (917) NY YANKEES @ (918) CLEVELAND | 2016-07-10 13:10:00 - 2016-07-10 13:10:00
Line: CLEVELAND-141 BTB PowerLine: CLEVELAND-179
Edge On: CLEVELAND (38)

MLB > (903) CINCINNATI @ (904) MIAMI | 2016-07-10 13:10:00 - 2016-07-10 13:10:00
Line: MIAMI-161 BTB PowerLine: MIAMI-177
Edge On: MIAMI (16)

MLB > (905) CHICAGO CUBS @ (906) PITTSBURGH | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
Line: CHICAGO CUBS BTB PowerLine: CHICAGO CUBS184
Edge On: CHICAGO CUBS (29)

MLB > (919) TAMPA BAY @ (920) BOSTON | 2016-07-10 13:35:00 - 2016-07-10 13:35:00
Line: TAMPA BAY BTB PowerLine: TAMPA BAY-189
Edge On: TAMPA BAY (16)

MLB > (923) OAKLAND @ (924) HOUSTON | 2016-07-10 14:10:00 - 2016-07-10 14:10:00
Line: HOUSTON-215 BTB PowerLine: HOUSTON-263
Edge On: HOUSTON (48)

MLB > (929) ATLANTA @ (930) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-07-10 14:10:00 - 2016-07-10 14:10:00
Line: CHI WHITE SOX-160 BTB PowerLine: CHI WHITE SOX-185
Edge On: CHI WHITE SOX (25)

MLB > (907) ST LOUIS @ (908) MILWAUKEE | 2016-07-10 14:10:00 - 2016-07-10 14:10:00
Line: ST LOUIS BTB PowerLine: ST LOUIS-111
Edge On: ST LOUIS (9)

MLB > (925) SEATTLE @ (926) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-10 14:15:00 - 2016-07-10 14:15:00
Line: SEATTLE BTB PowerLine: SEATTLE134
Edge On: SEATTLE (17)

MLB > (927) MINNESOTA @ (928) TEXAS | 2016-07-10 15:05:00 - 2016-07-10 15:05:00
Line: TEXAS-164 BTB PowerLine: TEXAS-206
Edge On: TEXAS (42)

MLB > (909) PHILADELPHIA @ (910) COLORADO | 2016-07-10 16:10:00 - 2016-07-10 16:10:00
Line: COLORADO-180 BTB PowerLine: COLORADO-242
Edge On: COLORADO (62)

MLB > (911) SAN DIEGO @ (912) LA DODGERS | 2016-07-10 16:10:00 - 2016-07-10 16:10:00
Line: SAN DIEGO BTB PowerLine: SAN DIEGO-198
Edge On: SAN DIEGO (22)

MLB > (913) ARIZONA @ (914) SAN FRANCISCO | 2016-07-10 20:00:00 - 2016-07-10 20:00:00
Line: SAN FRANCISCO-245 BTB PowerLine: SAN FRANCISCO-270
Edge On: SAN FRANCISCO (25)

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7/9 - Yesterday's Results: 8 - 7 - 1 + 3.55

July's Totals: 62 - 64 + 14.15 49.20%

Overall : 234 - 220 + 45.71 51.54%


SUNDAY, JULY 10

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

DET at TOR 01:07 PM

O 10.5


WAS at NYM 01:10 PM

WAS +119


NYY at CLE 01:10 PM

CLE -134


CIN at MIA 01:10 PM

CIN +147


CHC at PIT 01:35 PM

PIT +138


TB at BOS 01:35 PM

TB +206


LAA at BAL 01:35 PM

BAL -175


ATL at CHW 02:10 PM

ATL +151


STL at MIL 02:10 PM

MIL -120


OAK at HOU 02:10 PM

HOU -208


SEA at KC 02:15 PM

SEA -109


MIN at TEX 03:05 PM

MIN +143

O 10.5


SD at LAD 04:10 PM

SD +196


PHI at COL 04:10 PM

PHI +165

U 12.0


ARI at SF 08:00 PM

SF -244

U 7.0

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Baseball Capsules
July 10, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Madison Bumgarner allowed Arizona's only hit with one out in the eighth inning and matched a career high with 14 strikeouts to lead the San Francisco Giants over the Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday night.

Bumgarner (10-4) retired 25 of the 28 batters he faced, including two double plays, and walked one while going the distance for the third time this season.

Jake Lamb broke up Bumgarner's bid with a single. Lamb also reached on an error in the fifth when right fielder Gregor Blanco dropped a flyball.

Beyond that, San Francisco's four-time All-Star was nearly untouchable while notching his fourth career one-hitter.

Archie Bradley (3-5) allowed two runs over six innings.

NATIONALS 3, METS 2

NEW YORK (AP) - Daniel Murphy kept answering the Citi Field boos with booms, hitting his seventh home run this year for Washington against the team that let him go last winter.

Murphy tops the majors with a .348 batting average at the All-Star break, boosted by the damage he has done to the Mets. He homered three times and drove in 10 runs as the NL East leaders took three of four in this series, opening a six-game edge over New York.

Murphy lined a two-run drive off the facing off the upper deck in the first inning. Overall, he is 22 for 52 (.423) with 21 RBIs vs. his old club.

Jose Reyes hit two home runs for the Mets, including a leadoff shot in the first inning. Steven Matz (7-5) fell to 0-4 in his last eight starts.

Gio Gonzalez (5-8) pitched into the sixth as the Nationals beat the Mets for the ninth time in 13 matchups this year.

CUBS 6, PIRATES 5

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Kris Bryant hit an RBI single in the eighth inning, sending the Cubs to a sorely needed victory.

Pinch hitter Matt Szczur doubled to left field with one out against Tony Watson (1-3). Bryant, who had three hits and reached four times, followed with his tiebreaking hit.

NL Central-leading Chicago stopped a five-game losing streak. Pittsburgh lost for just the second time in 11 games heading to the All-Star break.

Pedro Strop (2-2) got the win and Hector Rondon pitched the ninth for his 14th save.

YANKEES 11, INDIANS 7

CLEVELAND (AP) - Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run homer, and the Yankees overcame a shaky outing by Masahiro Tanaka.

New York scored four runs in the second and six in the fifth, moving to .500 (44-44) going into the All-Star break. The Yankees won three of four from the AL Central-leading Indians.

Tanaka took an 11-1 lead into the fifth, but was charged with seven runs (three earned) and fell one out short of qualifying for his seventh win. Nathan Eovaldi (7-6), demoted to the bullpen last week, allowed one hit over the final 4 1/3 innings for his first career win in relief.

Carlos Carrasco (5-3) allowed five runs - one earned - in 3 2/3 innings. Cleveland, which is 3-6 since a franchise-record, 14-game winning streak, committed three errors, leading to eight unearned runs.

RED SOX 4, RAYS 0

BOSTON (AP) - David Price pitched eight innings in his best start with the Red Sox, and David Ortiz hit a two-run homer.

The victory completed a three-game sweep for the Red Sox and handed Tampa Bay its 22nd loss in 25 games.

Price (9-6) struck out 10, allowed four hits, walked one and hit two batters in snapping a personal two-game losing streak. Brad Ziegler, acquired from Arizona after Friday night's games, finished the four-hitter in his Red Sox debut.

Jake Odorizzi (3-5) got the loss, allowing four runs in five innings.

BLUE JAYS 6, TIGERS 1

TORONTO (AP) - All-Star Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer for Toronto, and R.A. Dickey won back-to-back starts for the first time in a month.

Donaldson is the sixth player in American League history to hit at least 20 home runs and score 80 runs or more before the All-Star break.

Dickey (7-9) allowed one run and five hits in seven innings to win consecutive starts for the first time since victories at Boston on June 3 and at Detroit on June 8.

Anibal Sanchez (5-10) lost his second straight start, allowing five runs and eight hits in four innings.

DODGERS 3, PADRES 1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kenta Maeda struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings, leading the Dodgers to the win.

Maeda (8-6) allowed a run on Derek Norris' homer in the fifth and two hits. He retired 14 of the first 15 batters he faced and struck out six straight near the end of his outing.

Adrian Gonzalez homered for Los Angeles, and Howie Kendrick had three hits. Kenley Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth for his 27th save.

Christian Friedrich (4-5) lost for the fourth time in five starts, giving up three runs and seven hits over five innings. The Padres fell to 18-18 since June 1.

MARINERS 8, ROYALS 5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Robinson Cano and Adam Lind homered during Seattle's five-run seventh inning.

Cano's two-run shot to deep right field for his 21st homer extended the Mariners' lead to 5-0. Lind hit a three-run shot a few batters later.

The Royals scored five runs over the final three innings, pulling within three on Alex Gordon's homer leading off the ninth.

Seattle's Mike Montgomery (3-3) pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, giving up one run and five hits, in his first start of the season.

Dillion Gee (3-3) picked up the loss for the Royals, giving up three runs and five hits in 3 2/3 innings.

ORIOLES 4, ANGELS 2

BALTIMORE (AP) - Chris Tillman pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Chris Davis and J.J. Hardy homered and the Orioles beat Tim Lincecum and the Angels.

Adam Jones and Pedro Alvarez had three hits apiece for the Orioles, who improved to 33-14 at home and reached the All-Star break in first place in the AL East with a 51-36 record.

Tillman (12-2) issued a season-high five walks and struck out five. Zach Britton got three outs for his 27th save in 27 opportunities.

Lincecum (1-3) gave up three runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.

TWINS 15, RANGERS 5

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Max Kepler hit Minnesota's first grand slam this season, one of four homers for the Twins.

Minnesota won three of four at Texas after taking the last two games of its home series against the Rangers the previous weekend.

Kepler's slam came with two outs in the fifth off A.J. Griffin (3-1), putting the Twins up 6-0.

Kennys Vargas, Eduardo Escobar and Brian Dozier also connected for the Twins, who have won seven of their last nine games but still have the American League's worst record at 32-56.

Minnesota's Tommy Milone (2-2) allowed two runs and five hits in five-plus innings.

Despite losing nine of their last 12 games, the Rangers still have the AL's best record at 54-36.

CARDINALS 5, BREWERS 1

MILWAUKEE (AP) - St. Louis right-hander Mike Leake struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings, and Matt Adams and Randal Grichuk homered.

Aledmys Diaz scored from first on a single in the fifth to snap a tie, and the Cardinals entered the All-Star break having cut a 12-game deficit to the NL Central-leading Cubs to seven.

Adams snapped an 0-for-27 skid with a leadoff drive in the second. That ended a 16 1/3-inning scoreless streak for rookie Junior Guerra (6-2).

Leake (6-7) allowed six hits in his first win since June 12.

BRAVES 2, WHITE SOX 0

CHICAGO (AP) - Mike Foltynewicz struck out a career-high 10 in seven innings, leading Atlanta to the victory.

Foltynewicz (3-3), who grew up in the far southwest suburbs of Chicago, allowed five hits and walked none. He struck out the side in the seventh on 12 pitches.

Jeff Francoeur and Jace Peterson homered for Atlanta, which finished with six hits. Jim Johnson worked the ninth for his second save.

White Sox starter James Shields (4-10) allowed six hits, including both homers, in 7 2/3 innings. Jose Abreu had three of Chicago's six hits.

ASTROS 2, ATHLETICS 1, 10 INNINGS

HOUSTON (AP) - Jake Marisnick scored the winning run on an errant throw in the 10th inning, helping the Astros rally for the win.

Marisnick led off the 10th with a single off Liam Hendricks (0-2). He stole second on George Springer's strikeout before reaching third on a groundout by Marwin Gonzalez.

After Jose Altuve was intentionally walked, Marisnick scored on Carlos Correa's chopper to third that Danny Valencia threw up the line to first as Yonder Alonso's attempted tag missed Correa. It was the A's fourth error of the game.

Will Harris (1-1) pitched a perfect 10th for the win.

MARLINS 7, REDS 3

MIAMI (AP) - Giancarlo Stanton's 20th homer helped the Marlins complete their first series sweep of Cincinnati since 2003.

Stanton, who will compete Monday in the All-Star Home Run Derby, was batting .193 on June 15, but he goes into the break with an average of .233 and 50 RBIs. His two-run homer in the fifth gave Miami a 4-3 lead.

Thanks to three consecutive wins over last-place Cincinnati, the Marlins (47-41) have their best record at the All-Star break since 1997. The Reds were swept in Miami for the first time since 1996.

Miami's Mike Dunn (1-1) pitched a perfect fifth to break the franchise record for career pitching appearances with his 369th.

Cincinnati rookie Cody Reed (0-4) allowed three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings to remain winless in five career starts.

PHILLIES 10, ROCKIES 3

DENVER (AP) - Maikel Franco and Cameron Rupp hit long home runs for Philadelphia, and rookie Zach Eflin got his second big league win.

The Phillies have won 10 of 13 games. Rupp tied his career high with four RBIs, including a two-run homer that traveled 465 feet in the seventh inning. Franco added a three-run shot in the eighth that went 471 feet.

Eflin (2-2) allowed two runs in six innings.

Colorado's Tyler Chatwood (8-5) gave up four runs in five innings.

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7/10 - Yesterday's Results: 7 - 6 + 1.78

July's Totals: 69 - 70 + 15.93 49.64 %

Overall : 241 - 226 + 47.49 51.60 %



Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Field of 12 for the Olympic basketball tournament:

Group A
United States
France
Venezuela
Serbia
Australia
China

Group B
Argentina
Spain
Brazil
Lithuania
Croatia
Nigeria

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Baseball thoughts at All-Star break.........

13) Buck Showalter is a great manager. His Orioles are 51-36, have a 2-game lead in AL East at the All-Star break, despite their starting pitchers being 29th in innings pitched, 28th in ERA- that puts a tremendous strain on their bullpen.

12) At an average Dodger home game, they sell over 15,000 Dodger Dogs.

11) Does Home Run Derby take a toll on participants?
Last year at the All-Star break Todd Frazier was hitting .284 with 25 HRs, 57 RBI, a .337 OB%.

Then he won HR Derby at his home park in Cincinnati. In his second half last year, Frazier hit .220 with 10 HR, 32 RBI and a .274 OB%. Then he got traded to Chicago.

10) A guy named Pat Shine will throw to Giancarlo Stanton at HR Derby tonite; he is the Marlins' video coordinator and in my opinion, the best guy in majors at telling his team when to challenge umpires' decisions via replay.

Shine has been an assistant coach at Cal-Irvine and UCLA; tonight he'll throw BP in front of the whole world. Little different than coaching third for the Anteaters.

9) Since start of 2013 season, over is 69-37 with Jerry Meals umping the plate.

8) Cubs' OF Matt Szczur once donated bone marrow to a 15-month old Ukrainian girl who was battling leukemia and desperately needed bone marrow that matched hers. He essentially saved the little girl's life, seeing as how she is still alive and well.

7) Bryce Harper is a great player, but he is 1 for 26 in his career against Matt Harvey. Miami pitcher Tom Koehler is 3 for 3 in his career against Harvey.

6) Cubs go into the All-Star break having lost 15 of their last 21 games; Texas goes into break having lost nine of last 12 games- they allowed 85 runs in last nine games.

5) Mike Pelfrey has made eight road starts for Detroit; the Tigers have been shut out in four of them.

4) Arizona Diamondbacks are 38-51, 15-32 at home, a huge flop. They traded closer Brad Ziegler to Boston, could dump more guys in the three weeks before the deadline, which is August 1 this year, because July 31 is a Sunday.

3) Curse of Cespedes: July 31, 2014, the A's traded Yoenis Cespedes to Boston for Jon Lester and Jonny Gomes- they were 66-41 and had been in the playoffs the two years before that. Since then, Oakland is 128-179 and summers aren't as much fun.

2) Shouldn't Colorado have an ex-pitcher as its manager? As difficult as pitching is in high altitude, you'd think an ex-pitcher would help current pitchers when their ERA gets inflated like all Rockies pitchers' do. Nothing against Walt Weiss, who is doing an admirable job in a smallish market, but I'd think about an ex-pitcher as a skipper.

1) If the playoffs started today (or tomorrow, or the next day.....)
NL: Nationals-Cubs-Giants. Wild Card: Mets or Miami @ Dodgers
AL: Orioles-Indians-Rangers. Wild Card: Toronto @ Boston