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**StarDust Bum** · 07-23-2016, 10:47 AM

Diamond Trends - Saturday
July 23, 2016

SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Orioles are 20-0 since Aug 07, 2012 as a home favorite off a home game in which they did not score after the third inning.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Marlins are 19-0 since Jun 14, 2013 when Jose Fernandez starts at home when they won in his last start.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Astros are 0-11-1 OU since Aug 19, 2015 as a home favorite after they won by one run.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Astros are 11-0 since Jun 18, 2016 as a favorite after they scored in at most two separate innings last game.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Rangers are 11-0-1 OU since Sep 02, 2015 when Cole Hamels starts as a favorite when he went 6+ inning gave up 3 or fewer runs in his last start.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-23-2016, 10:50 AM

Saturday's Diamond Notes
July 23, 2016

Hottest team: Yankees (7-3 last 10)

New York held off San Francisco on Friday, 3-2 to move two games above the .500 mark. The Yankees’ pitching has stepped up of late, allowing two runs or less in five of the past six games, while all eight contests on this homestand have finished UNDER the total. In spite of their recent winning ways, the Bronx Bombers are sitting in fourth place of the AL East, 6 ½ games behind the Orioles. Ivan Nova takes the mound this afternoon for the Yankees, as he is coming off back-to-back wins over the Indians and Orioles to improve to 7-5 on the season.

Coldest team: Rangers (2-8 last 10)

The AL West race is tightening up at the top between the two Lone Star State squads as Texas’ advantage is 2 ½ games over Houston heading into Saturday. The Rangers were swept by the Angels earlier this week, while being unable to turn things around in Friday’s 3-1 loss at Kansas City to drop its fourth straight game. Things have fallen apart on the road recently, as the Rangers own a dreadful 2-10 record in its last 12 games away from Arlington, while allowing at least six runs in seven of those defeats. The only hope for Texas to turn things around lays on the shoulders of Cole Hamels, who heads to the hill tonight owning a 10-2 record, as the Rangers are 7-1 in his past eight starts overall.

Hottest pitcher: Mike Leake, Cardinals (7-7, 4.00 ERA)

St. Louis outlasted Los Angeles in 16 innings on Friday night to win its fifth straight game, as the Cardinals turn to the veteran Leake this evening. Leake has struck out 21 batters in his past two starts against the Brewers and Padres, while allowing a total of two earned runs in those two victories. The Cardinals have compiled a 3-6 record at home when Leake takes the mound, but the right-hander defeated the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine in mid-May as a +125 road underdog.

Coldest pitcher: John Lackey, Cubs (7-6, 3.75 ERA)

Chicago is getting back on track after stumbling to finish of the first half by winning five of its first seven games out of the break. However, things haven’t worked out well lately for Lackey, who has given up 15 runs (14 earned) in his last three outings, while the Cubs are 1-5 in his past six starts overall. One of Lackey’s best starts this season came against Milwaukee, tonight’s opponent, scattering four hits and allowing one earned run in six innings of a 2-1 victory on May 18.

Biggest UNDER run: Orioles (10-0 last 10)

All games but two finished UNDER the total in MLB last night as Baltimore extended its streak to 10 consecutive UNDERS in its victory over Cleveland. The Orioles actually provided an offensive spark they didn’t see on their recent road trip by scoring five early runs in a 5-1 triumph. Baltimore’s pitching has allowed two runs in its past two wins since going through a four-game losing streak, while allowing two runs or less in five of their previous six victories. Kevin Gausman heads to the hill for Baltimore tonight against Cleveland, as eight of his last 10 starts have finished UNDER the total.

Biggest OVER run: Diamondbacks (11-5 last 16)

There aren’t many OVER streaks to find around MLB with the rash of low-scoring games around the league, but Arizona fits in this category. The Diamondbacks finished UNDER the total in last night’s loss at Cincinnati, as Arizona has allowed at least five runs in five of the past six contests. Cincinnati’s offense has exploded recently by putting up 24 runs in the last four games, as the Reds face D-backs’ southpaw Robbie Ray tonight. Ray has struck out at least seven batters in seven straight starts, while coming off a seven-inning scoreless effort in his last outing against the Dodgers.

Matchup to watch: Mets vs. Marlins

The two teams chasing the Nationals in the National League East continue their series at Marlins Park tonight after the Mets captured the opener on Friday, 5-3. It’s a dynamic pitching matchup this evening with a pair of young right-handers on the hill with Miami’s Jose Fernandez squaring off against New York’s Jacob deGrom. Fernandez is nearly automatic when pitching in South Florida, as the Marlins are 8-1 in his last nine home starts, including a 1-0 triumph over the Mets in early June. deGrom has turned in quality starts in eight of his last nine outings for the Mets, including in a 4-2 home triumph over Miami prior to the All-Star break.

Betcha didn’t know: Are Chris Sale’s days in Chicago numbered with the trading deadline approaching at the end of the month? The White Sox have lost eight of their last nine games, including a devastating 4-3 setback at Seattle in which Sale left the game after eight innings and allowing just one hit before the bullpen imploded in the ninth. Chicago sat as a -170 favorite at several books this morning for Saturday’s contest against Detroit, as the Sox are 5-0 this season when Sale is listed at -170 or lower as a home favorite.

Biggest public favorite: Nationals (-320) vs. Padres

Biggest public underdog: Giants (+120) at Yankees

Biggest line move: Royals (+115 to +100) vs. Rangers

**StarDust Bum** · 07-23-2016, 10:58 AM

MLB MONEYLINE

MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) OAKLAND | 2016-07-23 21:05:00 - 2016-07-23 21:05:00
Play AGAINST OAKLAND using money line in Home games after shutting out their opponent
The record is 0 Wins and 10 Losses for the last two seasons (-13.05 units)

MLB > (975) TEXAS@ (976) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-23 19:15:00 - 2016-07-23 19:15:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 70 Wins and 43 Losses for the last two seasons (+45.67 units)

MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) OAKLAND | 2016-07-23 21:05:00 - 2016-07-23 21:05:00
Play AGAINST OAKLAND using money line in All games after shutting out their opponent
The record is 2 Wins and 15 Losses for the last two seasons (-16.05 units)

MLB > (975) TEXAS@ (976) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-23 19:15:00 - 2016-07-23 19:15:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 35 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (+26.57 units)

MLB > (955) ARIZONA@ (956) CINCINNATI | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Play ON ARIZONA using money line in Road games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 43 Wins and 20 Losses for the last two seasons (+27.95 units)

MLB > (967) CLEVELAND@ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-23 19:05:00 - 2016-07-23 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE using money line in Home games against right-handed starters
The record is 28 Wins and 9 Losses for the this season (+16.95 units)

MLB > (975) TEXAS@ (976) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-23 19:15:00 - 2016-07-23 19:15:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in Road games in night games
The record is 50 Wins and 37 Losses for the last two seasons (+30.62 units)

MLB > (975) TEXAS@ (976) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-23 19:15:00 - 2016-07-23 19:15:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 54 Wins and 38 Losses for the this season (+21.95 units)

MLB > (967) CLEVELAND@ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-23 19:05:00 - 2016-07-23 19:05:00
Play AGAINST CLEVELAND using money line in All games when the total is 9 to 9.5
The record is 8 Wins and 23 Losses for the last two seasons (-19.05 units)

MLB > (961) LA DODGERS@ (962) ST LOUIS | 2016-07-23 19:15:00 - 2016-07-23 19:15:00
Play AGAINST LA DODGERS using money line in Road games in night games
The record is 37 Wins and 54 Losses for the last two seasons (-34.05 units)

MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) OAKLAND | 2016-07-23 21:05:00 - 2016-07-23 21:05:00
Play AGAINST OAKLAND using money line in Home games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 37 Wins and 49 Losses for the last three seasons (-33.95 units)

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MLB RUNLINE

MLB > (975) TEXAS@ (976) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-23 19:15:00 - 2016-07-23 19:15:00
Play AGAINST TEXAS in All games in July games
The record is 2 Wins and 14 Losses for the this season (-17.05 units)

MLB > (975) TEXAS@ (976) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-23 19:15:00 - 2016-07-23 19:15:00
Play AGAINST TEXAS in Road games in July games
The record is 2 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (-14.95 units)

MLB > (967) CLEVELAND@ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-23 19:05:00 - 2016-07-23 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in Home games in night games
The record is 22 Wins and 11 Losses for the this season (+18.2 units)

MLB > (953) SAN DIEGO@ (954) WASHINGTON | 2016-07-23 19:05:00 - 2016-07-23 19:05:00
Play ON SAN DIEGO in Road games in night games
The record is 24 Wins and 6 Losses for the this season (+16.8 units)

MLB > (967) CLEVELAND@ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-23 19:05:00 - 2016-07-23 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in All games in home games
The record is 30 Wins and 18 Losses for the this season (+19.45 units)

MLB > (967) CLEVELAND@ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-23 19:05:00 - 2016-07-23 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in Home games in games played on a grass field
The record is 29 Wins and 18 Losses for the this season (+17.7 units)

MLB > (953) SAN DIEGO@ (954) WASHINGTON | 2016-07-23 19:05:00 - 2016-07-23 19:05:00
Play ON SAN DIEGO in All games in night games
The record is 44 Wins and 22 Losses for the this season (+20.4 units)

MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) OAKLAND | 2016-07-23 21:05:00 - 2016-07-23 21:05:00
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY in Road games after a loss
The record is 9 Wins and 18 Losses for the this season (-15.25 units)

MLB > (965) SEATTLE@ (966) TORONTO | 2016-07-23 13:05:00 - 2016-07-23 13:05:00
Play ON TORONTO in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 31 Wins and 16 Losses for the last three seasons (+20.05 units)

MLB > (965) SEATTLE@ (966) TORONTO | 2016-07-23 13:05:00 - 2016-07-23 13:05:00
Play ON TORONTO in All games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 33 Wins and 17 Losses for the last two seasons (+19.55 units)

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MLB TOTALS

MLB > (973) MINNESOTA@ (974) BOSTON | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in night games
The record is 36 Overs and 16 Unders for the this season (+19.8 units)

MLB > (957) CHICAGO CUBS@ (958) MILWAUKEE | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Play OVER CHICAGO CUBS on the totalin Road games against right-handed starters
The record is 23 Overs and 9 Unders for the this season (+13.65 units)

MLB > (957) CHICAGO CUBS@ (958) MILWAUKEE | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Play OVER MILWAUKEE on the totalin All games when playing on Saturday
The record is 12 Overs and 2 Unders for the this season (+9.85 units)

Play OVER BALTIMORE on the totalin All games when the total is 9 to 9.5
The record is 22 Overs and 9 Unders for the this season (+13.6 units)

MLB > (951) PHILADELPHIA@ (952) PITTSBURGH | 2016-07-23 16:05:00 - 2016-07-23 16:05:00
Play OVER PITTSBURGH on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 21 Overs and 8 Unders for the this season (+12.55 units)

MLB > (979) SAN FRANCISCO@ (980) NY YANKEES | 2016-07-23 16:05:00 - 2016-07-23 16:05:00
Play UNDER NY YANKEES on the totalin Home games in July games
The record is 6 Overs and 23 Unders for the last three seasons (+16.25 units)

MLB > (971) DETROIT@ (972) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Play OVER DETROIT on the totalin All games on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 38 Overs and 18 Unders for the last two seasons (+19.3 units)

MLB > (973) MINNESOTA@ (974) BOSTON | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 55 Overs and 34 Unders for the this season (+19.15 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 07-23-2016, 11:01 AM

TOP POWER LINES

MLB > (979) SAN FRANCISCO @ (980) NY YANKEES | 2016-07-23 16:05:00 - 2016-07-23 16:05:00
Line: SAN FRANCISCO BTB PowerLine: SAN FRANCISCO123
Edge On: SAN FRANCISCO (45)

MLB > (953) SAN DIEGO @ (954) WASHINGTON | 2016-07-23 19:05:00 - 2016-07-23 19:05:00
Line: SAN DIEGO BTB PowerLine: SAN DIEGO-303
Edge On: SAN DIEGO (17)

MLB > (967) CLEVELAND @ (968) BALTIMORE | 2016-07-23 19:05:00 - 2016-07-23 19:05:00
Line: CLEVELAND BTB PowerLine: CLEVELAND118
Edge On: CLEVELAND (40)

MLB > (955) ARIZONA @ (956) CINCINNATI | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Line: ARIZONA BTB PowerLine: ARIZONA192
Edge On: ARIZONA (64)

MLB > (959) NY METS @ (960) MIAMI | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Line: NY METS BTB PowerLine: NY METS-103
Edge On: NY METS (30)

MLB > (971) DETROIT @ (972) CHI WHITE SOX | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Line: CHI WHITE SOX-160 BTB PowerLine: CHI WHITE SOX-211
Edge On: CHI WHITE SOX (51)

MLB > (957) CHICAGO CUBS @ (958) MILWAUKEE | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Line: CHICAGO CUBS BTB PowerLine: CHICAGO CUBS176
Edge On: CHICAGO CUBS (25)

MLB > (973) MINNESOTA @ (974) BOSTON | 2016-07-23 19:10:00 - 2016-07-23 19:10:00
Line: MINNESOTA BTB PowerLine: MINNESOTA-230
Edge On: MINNESOTA (35)

MLB > (961) LA DODGERS @ (962) ST LOUIS | 2016-07-23 19:15:00 - 2016-07-23 19:15:00
Line: ST LOUIS+119 BTB PowerLine: ST LOUIS-111
Edge On: ST LOUIS (30)

MLB > (975) TEXAS @ (976) KANSAS CITY | 2016-07-23 19:15:00 - 2016-07-23 19:15:00
Line: TEXAS BTB PowerLine: TEXAS128
Edge On: TEXAS (20)

MLB > (963) ATLANTA @ (964) COLORADO | 2016-07-23 20:10:00 - 2016-07-23 20:10:00
Line: COLORADO-190 BTB PowerLine: COLORADO-251
Edge On: COLORADO (61)

**StarDust Bum** · 07-23-2016, 11:13 AM

7/22 - Friday's Results: 7 - 10 -.0.46

July's Totals: 114- 122 + 17.93 48.30 %

Overall : 283 - 278 + 49.49 50.44%

Big Winners Yesterday.....Philly + 210, San Diego + 218

SATURDAY, JULY 23

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SEA at TOR 01:07 PM

SEA +115

O 9.5

SF at NYY 04:05 PM

SF +119

U 8.5

**StarDust Bum** · 07-23-2016, 04:32 PM

Adding:

PHI at PIT 04:05 PM

PHI +151

U 8.0

**StarDust Bum** · 07-23-2016, 06:56 PM

Evening Games:

CLE at BAL 07:05 PM

BAL -142

U 9.5

SD at WAS 07:05 PM

WAS -335

MIN at BOS 07:10 PM

MIN +218

LAA at HOU 07:10 PM

U 9.0

DET at CHW 07:10 PM

CHW -164

ARI at CIN 07:10 PM

CIN +115

NYM at MIA 07:10 PM

MIA -163

CHC at MIL 07:10 PM

CHC -140

O 8.5

LAD at STL 07:15 PM

STL +128

TEX at KC 07:15 PM

TEX -117

ATL at COL 08:10 PM

COL -220

TB at OAK 09:05 PM

OAK -106

**StarDust Bum** · 07-24-2016, 11:25 AM

Baseball Capsules
July 24, 2016

CHICAGO (AP) With ace Chris Sale scratched following a clubhouse incident, the White Sox used six pitchers Saturday night before their game against the Detroit Tigers was suspended by rain after eight innings tied at 3.

The game, interrupted three times by thunderstorms, will resume Sunday before the final contest of the series.

Sale, who was to attempt to become the majors' first 15-game winner, was sent home after what the team called a ''non-physical'' incident before the game. FanRag Sports and other outlets reported an upset Sale destroyed collared throwback jerseys the team was scheduled to wear.

Justin Upton homered for the Tigers and Avisail Garcia hit his first homer since May 28 for the White Sox. The Tigers tied it in the eighth on Nick Castellanos' single off Nate Jones that scored Cameron Maybin, who reached on Jones' error.

David Robertson came in to get the final out in a pouring rain before the umpires called for the tarp. The game was suspended 45 minutes later.

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Adrian Gonzalez hit his eighth homer, red-hot Justin Turner got two more RBIs and Los Angeles beat St. Louis to end the Cardinals' five-game winning streak.

Turner's two-run double capped a four-run third. He has 14 RBIs since the All-Star break.

Gonzalez's 429-foot solo blast to center sparked a three-run sixth.

Kenta Maeda (9-7) rebounded from a poor outing against Arizona on July 17, giving up two runs over 5 2/3 innings. Only one of the Cardinals' first 15 batters was able to hit the ball out of the infield against the Japanese right-hander.

Andrew Toles went 3 for 4 and scored once for the Dodgers. He has reached safely in nine of 10 games since being called up from the minors.

Mike Leake (7-8) allowed seven runs - six earned - in six innings.

Matt Adams homered for the second consecutive game. His blast to left in the fourth extended the Cardinals' streak of home runs to 14 straight games.

Aledmys Diaz reached safely for the 26th straight game with a first-inning single. Diaz's streak is the second-longest by a Cardinals rookie since Albert Pujols had streaks of 30 and 48 games in 2001.

GIANTS 2, YANKEES 1, 12 INNINGS

NEW YORK (AP) - Mac Williamson homered in the fifth inning and hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th, lifting San Francisco past New York for the Giants' first victory since the All-Star break.

NL West-leading San Francisco had lost a season-high six straight games and had held just one lead since the break - when Buster Posey hit a go-ahead home run leading off the 10th inning at San Diego on July 16 only to have the Padres rally for a pair of runs in the bottom half against Santiago Casilla.

Williamson, whose fourth-inning error allowed the Yankees' run, began the comeback when he connected off Ivan Nova leading off the fifth.

Trevor Brown hit an opposite-field double to right off Anthony Swarzak (1-1) leading off the 12th, and Williamson singled up the middle with one out, just past the glove of diving shortstop Didi Gregorius. San Francisco was 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position, dropping to 7 for 64 (.111) since the All-Star break, before Williamson's single.

Cheered on by hundreds of orange-clad fans in the Giants' old hometown, San Francisco escaped a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the 10th when Casilla (2-3) retired Brian McCann on a shallow flyout and Starlin Castro on a foulout. Hunter Strickland pitched a perfect 12th for his second save.

MARINERS 14, BLUE JAYS 5

TORONTO (AP) - Nelson Cruz hit his ninth career grand slam and added a three-run shot, and Hisashi Iwakuma pitched six innings to win his fifth straight start in Seattle's victory over Toronto.

Cruz hit his slam off R.A. Dickey (7-11) in the third, then added a three-run drive off Drew Storen in the eighth for his 20th career multi-homer game. He has 25 home runs this season.

It was the 13th time in team history a Mariners player has recorded seven RBIs. The team record is eight by Mike Blowers, Mike Cameron and Alvin Davis.

Kyle Seager hit a two-run homer and Nori Aoki had two RBIs and scored twice as the Mariners used a season-high 19 hits to win their third straight. Iwakuma (11-6) allowed two runs and four hits.

Wade LeBlanc pitched the final three innings for his first save.

ORIOLES 5, INDIANS 2

BALTIMORE (AP) - Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 30th home run, Kevin Gausman pitched seven shutout innings and Baltimore beat Cleveland in a duel between first-place teams.

Pedro Alvarez also homered for the Orioles, who will seek to complete a three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders on Sunday. Cleveland has scored three runs in 18 innings thus far.

Trumbo connected with a man on to cap a three-run first inning against Josh Tomlin (10-3). Playing in his first season with Baltimore, Trumbo already has eight more homers than last year and is just four short of matching his career high, set in 2013 with the Angels.

After earning only one win in his first 16 starts, Gausman (2-7) struck out seven and allowed only one runner past first base. The right-hander gave up four hits and walked three but was backed by three double plays. Brad Brach surrendered a two-out, two-run single to Lonnie Chisenhall in the ninth before Zach Britton got the final out for his 32nd save.

MARLINS 7, METS 2

MIAMI (AP) - Giancarlo Stanton homered and had his first four-hit game since 2012, driving in three runs to give Jose Fernandez all the support he needed, and Miami beat New York.

Miami rocked Jacob deGrom (6-5), who allowed 10 hits and five runs, both season highs, and lasted just 3 2/3 innings in his shortest outing since August.

Fernandez (12-4) gave up two runs in seven innings to match his career high for victories, achieved in his 2013 rookie season. He also had two hits, hiking his average to .265, and drove in the first run.

Home Run Derby winner Stanton put Miami ahead to stay in the third inning when he hit a majestic two-run homer off the left-field scoreboard above the 401-foot sign. He added an RBI single in the fourth, and singled in the first and sixth, hiking his average to .241 after a prolonged slump.

TWINS 11, RED SOX 9

BOSTON (AP) - Miguel Sano homered and Eduardo Nunez drove in three runs, including two in a five-run seventh inning, and Minnesota rallied to beat Boston.

Eddie Rosario had four singles to help the Twins win their second straight over Boston after losing the series opener Thursday.

Hanley Ramirez hit a three-run homer and Xander Bogaerts had four hits for the Red Sox. They lost for just the third time in 12 games.

Red Sox starter David Price went 5 2/3 innings and gave up 11 hits for his second straight start. Tommy Layne (0-1) was the loser. Ryan Pressly (4-5) got four outs for the win, and Brandon Kintzler worked the ninth for his eighth save.

RANGERS 7, ROYALS 4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Cole Hamels allowed one unearned run in 5 1/3 innings, Nomar Mazara and Adrian Beltre homered and Texas beat Kansas City.

Hamels, who is 6-1 with a 2.24 ERA in his past nine starts, limited the Royals to five hits, struck out four and walked three. Hamels (11-2) lowered his ERA to 2.87.

The Rangers picked up only their fifth victory in 20 games.

Yordano Ventura (6-8) was the loser.

PIRATES 7, PHILLIES 4

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Gregory Polanco and David Freese hit two-run singles during a five-run fifth inning to rally and Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia after top Pirates prospect Tyler Glasnow was removed with shoulder discomfort.

Glasnow exited his second major league start in the fourth inning. The rookie right-hander was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier in the day and allowed two runs (one earned) and four hits in three-plus innings.

Polanco's hit put the Pirates ahead 4-3 and chased starter Aaron Nola (5-9). Freese's hit off Severino Gonzalez pushed the lead to three runs, and Francisco Cervelli capped the inning with a sacrifice fly.

Juan Nicasio (8-6) allowed one run in two innings in relief of Glasnow. Mark Melancon pitched the ninth for his 29th save.

NATIONALS 3, PADRES 2

WASHINGTON (AP) - Pinch-hitter Stephen Drew hit a game-ending RBI triple in the ninth inning to lift Washington past San Diego,

Anthony Rendon opened the bottom off the ninth with a single off reliever Kevin Quackenbush (6-4). Drew entered with one out and drove a pitch off the center-field scoreboard, and Rendon raced around the bases for the winning run.

Jonathan Papelbon (2-2) allowed a leadoff double in the ninth before retiring three straight batters. San Diego left runners in scoring position in each of the last two innings.

Washington starter Max Scherzer struck out 10 over seven innings.

BREWERS 6, CUBS 1

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit two home runs, Zach Davies took a shutout into the seventh inning and Milwaukee beat Chicago.

Jonathan Lucroy also homered, giving Milwaukee the lead with a two-run shot in the first off John Lackey (7-7). Nieuwenhuis led off the fourth with a homer to center field, extending Milwaukee's lead to 3-0. Nieuwenhuis added a three-run homer to left in the eighth.

Davies (7-4) gave up one run and three hits in 6 1/3 innings. Lackey, who has surrendered at least one home run in seven straight starts, gave up three runs and five hits in six innings.

ATHLETICS 4, RAYS 3

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Ryon Healy hit a game-ending home run in the ninth inning two batters after Jake Smolinski tied it with a two-run homer, and Oakland rallied past Tampa Bay.

Both home runs came off Rays closer Alex Colome (1-3), who had recorded 21 consecutive saves before giving up three runs to the A's.

Khris Davis opened the ninth with a walk before pinch-hitter Yonder Alonso struck out swinging. Smolinski hit the first pitch he saw over the fence in left field to tie it at 3. Colome got Marcus Semien to fly out before Healy hammered a 3-2 pitch to left-center for the winner.

Kendall Graveman (7-6) pitched a complete game for his sixth consecutive win. The right-hander allowed three runs with four strikeouts and one walk, throwing 102 pitches.

ROCKIES 8, BRAVES 4

DENVER (AP) - Trevor Story hit two home runs to set an NL rookie record for shortstops and Colorado beat Atlanta.

Story had four hits including his 25th and 26th homers to pass his mentor, Troy Tulowitzki, who had 24 for the Rockies in 2007. Nomar Garciaparra of the Boston Red Sox set the major league record for shortstops with 30 in 1997. Story, who set career highs in both hits and in RBIs with five, is two behind Wilin Rosario for the franchise mark for homers by a rookie.

Tyler Anderson (3-3) worked around a 47-minute rain delay to finish with six strikeouts in six innings. Story started his night with a two-run homer in the second off Matt Wisler (4-10) to gave Colorado a 2-1 lead. He drove in two more with a single in Colorado's five-run sixth and then led off the eighth with a deep shot off reliever Jim Johnson that gave the Rockies a four-run lead.

REDS 6, DIAMONDBACKS 1

CINCINNATI (AP) - Jay Bruce hit a three-run homer and barely missed another in Cincinnati's victory over fading Arizona.

The last-place Reds have won three consecutive series for the first time, finding success against other struggling teams. The Diamondbacks have lost 17 of 21.

Bruce's 20th homer, off Robbie Ray (5-9), gave him the team lead with 69 RBIs. He also doubled off the top of the wall in left field and thought he might have gotten another homer, but the call of a double was upheld after a video review.

Michael Lorenzen (1-0) took over in the fourth inning for Keyvius Sampson, who made his first start of the season after seven relief appearances.

ASTROS 7, ANGELS 2

HOUSTON (AP) - Evan Gattis had two home runs and four RBIs in his return to the lineup, Collin McHugh threw six strong innings and Houston beat Los Angeles.

Gattis sat Friday with a bruised right hand after being hit by a pitch Wednesday. He came back Saturday and hit a three-run homer into the Crawford Boxes in left field in the second inning and added a solo shot off the facade in left-center in the fourth to give Houston a 5-0 lead.

Carlos Correa had a solo home run to right in the fifth.

McHugh (7-6) allowed two runs on six hits with six strikeouts in six innings.

Jered Weaver (8-8) was the loser. Ji-Man Choi had a solo home run to the upper deck in right in the fifth for the Angels.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-24-2016, 11:27 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

Six NFL teams that are not expected to win their division this season.........

-- Detroit Lions are 12-1 to win NFC North

-- San Francisco 49ers are 30-1 to win the NFC West.

-- Miami Dolphins are 8-1 to win the AFC East.

-- Cleveland Browns are 30-1 to win the AFC North.

-- Tennessee Titans are 10-1 to win the AFC South.

-- San Diego Chargers are 7-1 to win the AFC West.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Random stuff on a summer Sunday......

13) Chicago White Sox were supposed to wear 1977 throwback jerseys last night, dark blue with a collar, until starting pitcher Chris Sale cut them up, rendering them useless. Sale, the team's star pitcher, was sent home- he claims the team cares more an about marketing and jersey sales than it does about winning.

12) Lot of teams have their starting pitcher pick the jersey the team wears for each game, but the White Sox do not. Game wound up getting suspended after the eighth inning because of rain with score tied 3-3; it will be finished today.

It is unclear if this increases the chances of the White Sox trading Sale.

11) I'm guessing Sale won't get traded to Arizona-- the Diamondbacks have eight sets of uniforms they wear.

10) I had never heard of this before; we pay $430K a year to maintain an office staff for former President Jimmy Carter, $1.1M a year for GW Bush. There is a law going around that would cap such expenses at $200,000-- that one needs to pass.

9) Second night in a row, the person in next room in this hotel is snoring so damn loud I can hear it thru the wall. Not sure how they can sleep while snoring so loud

8) Its a little weird sitting in the sportsbook and seeing horse races from Saratoga-- I live 20 miles fom there, but here I am, 2.300 miles away watching the races on a big screen. Lot of people will be coming into the Albany area for the next month to go to Saratoga and watch the horses run.

7) Few years ago, Pete Rose made a guest appearance signing autographs at one of the two big malls in the Albany area on the morning of Saratoga's Opening Day. Don't have to be Columbo to figure out that wasn't a coincidence.

6) I made my pilgrimage to In 'n Out Burger Saturday, one of my favorite fast food places that is a west coast thing. Tremendous milkshakes. Person who owns those is basically making a fortune- the place is always crowded.

5) Overmanaging 101-- A's were losing 3-1 to Tampa Bay in last inning last night; Tampa reliever Matt Andriese had shut Oakland down in 7th/8th inning, with a pair of 1-2-3 innings, but the Rays put their closer in for the ninth inning, and A's got homers from Smolinski and Healy to walk-off with a 4-3 win.

4) Duke-UNLV at the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 10. Back in the Dave Rice era at UNLV, they upset North Carolina in the Orleans Arena, and the locals' expectations went thru the roof, figuring they would make the Final Four, and it helped drag Rice's program down. UNLV fans have to have lower expectations; the Jerry Tarkanian era was a once-in a-lifetime thing.

Making the NCAAs would be a great thing. San Diego State dominates the Mountain West and they haven't made it to the Final Four.

3) Dallas Cowboys have finshed under its win total in four of their last five years

2) Kentucky's football team got a new $45M practice facility this year. Lot of cash gets thrown around upgrading facilities, which helps in recruiting.

1) I'm going to be a guest on Sports X Radio Monday night at 10pm in the east, 7pm in the west, 5pm in Hawai'i. Ken Thomson is the host; he has a great show so it is well worth your while to listen in. What could be better than listening to me??? :-)

**StarDust Bum** · 07-24-2016, 11:30 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, July 24

National League
Phillies @ Pirates
Velasquez is 3-0, 1.88 in his last four starts; Phillies are 5-3 in his road starts. Three of his last four starts stayed under the total.

Taillon is 1-0, 1.50 in his last two starts (over 4-2).

Phillies lost five of last seven games; over is 17-7 in their last 24 road games. Pittsburgh won four of last six games; six of their last eight stayed under the total.

Padres @ Nationals
Friedrich is 0-4, 7.97 in his last four starts; nine of his last 11 went over. San Diego lost five of his seven road starts.

Giolito is 0-0, 4.70 in two MLB starts (over 1-1). .

Padres lost eight of last nine road games; six of their last eight road games stayed under total. Washington lost four of last six games; eight of Nationals' last nine games stayed under.

Diamondbacks @ Reds
Godley is 2-1, 5.63 in his three starts this year (over 2-1).

Finnegan is 2-3, 8.25 in his last five starts; his last three went over. Cincinnati is 3-5 in his home starts.

Arizona lost 17 of its last 21 games; their last four road games stayed under. Cincinnati won six of its last eight games; over is 5-3-3 in their last ten home games.

Mets @ Marlins
Matz is 0-5, 5.26 in his last nine starts; under is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Mets lost three of his last four road starts.

Urena allowed one run in 5.2 IP (94 PT) in his first MLB start.

Mets lost eight of last 12 road games; 10 of their last 11 games stayed under. Marlins won five of last seven games; under is 9-5 in their last fourteen games.

Cubs @ Brewers
Lester is 1-1, 10.50 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over. Chicago is 7-3 in his road starts, 1-3 in his last four.

Guerra is 3-1, 1.85 in his last five starts (under 5-0). Milwaukee is 4-3 in his home starts.

Cubs won six of last nine games; over is 11-3-1 in Cubs' last 15 road games. Milwaukee lost seven of last ten games; under is 6-1-1 in last eight games at Miller Park.

Dodgers @ Cardinals
Kazmir is 3-0, 3.33 in his last five starts; six of his last eight went over. Dodgers are 5-4 in his road outings.

Mayers is making his MLB debut here; he was 3-3, 2.94 in nine AAA starts this year.

Dodgers lost four of their last seven games; five of last six Dodger games went over. St Louis won five of tis last six games; under is 14-8-1 in their last 232 home games.

Braves @ Rockies
Jenkins is 0-0, 2.53 in his two MLB starts (under 1-0-1).

Chatwood is 0-2, 9.82 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Colorado is 3-6 in his home starts.

Braves lost seven of last nine games; under is 13-5-2 in their last 20 road games. Colorado won six of last nine games; four of their last six games stayed under.

American League
Indians @ Orioles
Kluber is 1-0, 0.60 in his last two starts; six of his last seven went over. Cleveland is 5-6 in his road starts.

Worley is 1-0, 6.60 in three starts this year (under 2-1).

Indians are 7-10 since their long win streak ended; three of their last five games went over the total. Baltimore won eight of last nine home games; last 11 Baltimore games stayed under.

Mariners @ Blue Jays
Miley is 0-5, 5.60 in his last five starts; his last three stayed under. Mariners lost six of his nine home starts.

Happp is 6-0, 3.40 in his last seven starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Blue Jays are 8-1 when Happ starts at home.

Mariners lost 11 of last 15 road games but won last two; under is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Toronto lost three of its last four home games; seven of its last nine home games stayed under the total.

Twins @ Red Sox
Milone is 3-0, 2.33 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Porcello is 5-0, 2.97 in his last six starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten. Red Sox are 10-0 when he starts at home.

Twins won four of last five games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine. Boston won 11 of last 15 home games; seven of last ten Red Sox games stayed under the total.

Tigers @ White Sox
Sanchez is 0-7, 7.69 in his last nine starts; his last three stayed under. Detroit lost his last six starts on foreign soil.

Quintana is 3-0, 2.84 in his last three starts; under is 16-2 in his last 18 starts. White Sox are 4-4 in his home starts.

Tigers won five of last six games; four of their last four games stayed under. Chicago lost eight of their last nine games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten home games. Last night's game was 3-3 after 8 innings, then was suspended by rain. It will be finished before today's game.

Angels @ Astros
Lincecum is 1-3, 8.74 in his last five starts (over 3-3).

Fiers is 0-1, 12.86 in his last two starts; three of his last four went over. Astros are 7-2 when he starts at home.

Angels won six of last eight games, over is 4-1-1 in their last six. Houston won seven of last nine home games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten home games.

Rangers @ Royals
Griffin is 0-1, 6.58 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1). Texas is 4-3 in his road starts.

Volquez is 1-1, 4.26 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under. Kansas City is 9-3 in his home starts.

Rangers lost 15 of last 20 games, over is 12-4-1 in their last 17 games. Royals lost six of last nine games; five of KC's last six home games went over the total.

Rays @ A's
Snell is 2-2, 3.57 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under. He is 1-1, 2.07 in his three road starts.

Hahn is 1-3, 10.13 in his last four starts, last of which was June 8. Four of his last five starts went over the total.

Tampa Bay lost 13 of last 16 road games, scoring three runs in last two games; six of their last eight road games stayed under. Oakland won six of last nine games; four of last five stayed under the total.

Interleague
Giants @ Bronx
Samardzija is 1-1, 7.39 in his last five starts; nine of his last ten went over. Giants are 6-5 in his road starts.

Eovaldi is 1-4, 7.92 in his last five starts; five of his last seven starts went over.

Giants lost six of last seven games; three of their last four games stayed under. New York won five of last seven games; under is 10-0 in their last ten home games.

Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:
Phil-Pitt-- Velasquez 10-6; Taillon 4-2
SD-Wsh-- Friedrich 5-7 (0-4 last 4); Giolito 1-1
Az-Cin-- Godley 2-1; Finnegan 6-13
NY-Mia-- Matz 9-8 (2-7 last 9); Urena 1-0
Chi-Mil-- Lester 13-6; Guerra 10-4
LA-StL-- Kazmir 11-8 (5-0 last 4); Mayers 0-0
Atl-Col-- Jenkins 1-1; Chatwood 10-7

Cle-Balt-- Kluber 9-10; Worley 2-1
Sea-Tor-- Miley 9-8 (0-5 last 5); Happ 14-5 (7-0 last 7)
Min-Bos-- Milone 5-4; Porcello 15-4 (8-0 last 8)
Det-Chi-- Sanchez 3-10; Quintana 10-9
LA-Hst-- Lincecum 3-3; Fiers 10-7 (5-1 last 6)
Tex-KC-- Griffin 7-4; Volquez 12-8
TB-A's-- Snell 2-5; Hahn 3-4

SF-NY-- Samardzija 11-8; Eovaldi 9-8 (2-5 last 7)

Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
Phil-Pitt-- Velasquez 3-15; Taillon 1-6
SD-Wsh-- Friedrich 4-12; Giolito 0-2
Az-Cin-- Godley 1-3; Finnegan 5-19
NY-Mia-- Matz 4-17; Urena 0-1
Chi-Mil-- Lester 5-19; Guerra 3-14
LA-StL-- Kazmir 10-19 (5 of last 87); Mayers 0-0
Atl-Col-- Jenkins 1-2; Chatwood 7-17

Cle-Balt-- Kluber 5-19; Worley 0-3
Sea-Tor-- Miley 7-17; Happ 5-19
Min-Bos-- Milone 0-9; Porcello 7-19 (5 of last 7)
Det-Chi-- Sanchez 5-13; Quintana 4-19
LA-Hst-- Lincecum 2-6; Fiers 3-17
Tex-KC-- Griffin 1-11; Volquez 6-20
TB-A's-- Snell 2-7; Hahn 2-7

SF-NY-- Samardzija 11-8; Eovaldi 4-17

Umpires
-- Phil-Pitt-- Over is 10-2-1 in last 13 Knight games.
-- SD-Wsh-- Underdogs are 9-8 in last 17 Diaz games.
-- Az-Cin-- Five of last seven holbrook games stayed under total.
-- Chi-Mil-- Last six Gonzalez games stayed under the total.
-- NY-Mia-- Six of last nine Basner games stayed under total.
-- LA-StL-- Favorites won last three Gibson games.
-- Atl-Col-- Underdogs are 7-5 in last 12 Muchlinski games.

-- Sea-Tor-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Timmons games.
-- Cle-Balt-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Barksdale games.
-- LA-Hst-- Eight of last nine Layne games went over.
-- Det-Chi-- Eight of last eleven Blakney games stayed under.
-- Min-Bos-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Emmel games.
-- Tex-KC-- Five of last six Cooper games stayed under.
-- TB-A's-- Over is 8-4 in last twelve Fletcher games.

-- SF-NYY-- Underdogs are 9-9 in last 18 Vanover games.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-24-2016, 11:34 AM

MLB

Sunday, July 24

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games

1:07 PM
SEATTLE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games on the road
Seattle is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games

1:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

1:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 11 games
NY Mets are 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets

1:35 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BALTIMORE
Cleveland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home

1:35 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. WASHINGTON
San Diego is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Diego is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing San Diego

1:35 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. PITTSBURGH
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

1:35 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Boston
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

2:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. HOUSTON
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Houston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing LA Angels

2:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games

2:15 PM
TEXAS vs. KANSAS CITY
Texas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games

3:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit7-2-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,at home
Chi White Sox are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing at home against Detroit

4:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

4:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. COLORADO
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Colorado
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Atlanta

8:08 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 15 games when playing St. Louis
LA Dodgers are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of St. Louis's last 15 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 23 games at home

**StarDust Bum** · 07-24-2016, 11:37 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, July 24

Arizona @ Cincinnati

Game 901-902
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 15.690
Cincinnati
(Fnnegan) 11.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+100); Over

LA Angels @ Houston

Game 923-924
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Lincecum) 15.435
Houston
(Fiers) 17.952
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-200); Over

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 903-904
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Matz) 14.563
Miami
(Urena) 16.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+110); Under

Texas @ Kansas City

Game 925-926
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Griffin) 16.760
Kansas City
(Volquez) 11.397
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 5 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+105); Over

Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh

Game 905-906
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Velsquez) 13.169
Pittsburgh
(Taillon) 16.513
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-155); Under

Tampa Bay @ Oakland

Game 927-928
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 14.387
Oakland
(Hahn) 17.290
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+100); Under

San Diego @ Washington

Game 907-908
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Frdrich) 14.170
Washington
(Giolito) 16.674
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-190
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-190); Over

San Francisco @ NY Yankees

Game 929-930
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdzija) 13.516
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 15.969
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-130); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 12.889
Milwaukee
(Guerra) 16.333
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+140); Under

LA Dodgers @ St. Louis

Game 911-912
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kazmir) 14.195
St. Louis
(Mayers) 17.969
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-105); Under

Atlanta @ Colorado

Game 913-914
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Jenkins) 12.191
Colorado
(Chtwood) 14.679
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2 1/2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-200
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-200); Over

Seattle @ Toronto

Game 915-916
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Miley) 15.786
Toronto
(Happ) 17.397
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-180
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-180); Over

Minnesota @ Boston

Game 917-918
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Milone) 16.939
Boston
(Prcello) 14.447
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-235
10
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+197); Under

Cleveland @ Baltimore

Game 919-920
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 13.319
Baltimore
(Worley) 17.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+120); Under

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 921-922
July 24, 2016 @

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 12.941
Chicago White Sox
(Quntana) 16.835
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-150); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 07-24-2016, 11:40 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 24

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ARIZONA (40 - 57) at CINCINNATI (38 - 59) - 1:10 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. BRANDON FINNEGAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 40-57 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-20 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 39-56 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 26-15 (+14.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-63 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 101-158 (-44.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-33 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 101-158 (-44.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 79-116 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 382-411 (-99.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 7-20 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 383-352 (-88.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 29-41 (-16.7 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
CINCINNATI is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

BRANDON FINNEGAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (51 - 45) at MIAMI (53 - 44) - 1:10 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 53-44 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 16-6 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 378-435 (+44.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NY METS are 81-52 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 405-422 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
MIAMI is 7-13 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-5 (+0.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
MATZ is 0-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 7.07 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

JOSE URENA vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (45 - 54) at PITTSBURGH (50 - 47) - 1:35 PM
VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R) vs. JAMESON TAILLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 148-112 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-17 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-14 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 148-112 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 107-63 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 89-56 (+25.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 121-71 (+27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-21 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-54 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 414-399 (+53.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-1 (+1.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMESON TAILLON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (42 - 56) at WASHINGTON (58 - 40) - 1:35 PM
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH (L) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-3 (+2.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
FRIEDRICH is 0-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 9.88 and a WHIP of 2.123.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 38) at MILWAUKEE (41 - 54) - 2:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JUNIOR GUERRA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1546-1661 (-272.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-11 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 812-834 (-151.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1489-1574 (-247.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1132-1235 (-211.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 753-730 (-160.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 17-13 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
GUERRA is 10-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GUERRA is 10-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-7 (+11.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 85-35 (+30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 5-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-4 (+0.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.1 Units)

JON LESTER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LESTER is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

JUNIOR GUERRA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GUERRA is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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LA DODGERS (55 - 44) at ST LOUIS (52 - 45) - 8:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. MIKE MAYERS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KAZMIR is 2-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.068.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

MIKE MAYERS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (33 - 65) at COLORADO (46 - 51) - 4:10 PM
TYRELL JENKINS (R) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 9-24 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 16-34 (-17.7 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.
COLORADO is 46-42 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 220-297 (-85.4 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
CHATWOOD is 7-14 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

TYRELL JENKINS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CHATWOOD is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 8.35 and a WHIP of 2.073.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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SEATTLE (50 - 47) at TORONTO (54 - 44) - 1:05 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 126-133 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 4-11 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SEATTLE is 35-52 (-21.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-71 (-29.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 70-38 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 111-100 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
MILEY is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.98 and a WHIP of 2.120.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAPP is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (37 - 60) at BOSTON (54 - 41) - 1:35 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 37-60 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-60 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-45 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PORCELLO is 10-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 10-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 70-37 (+23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 12-7 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-58 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MILONE is 69-47 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 67-44 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 41-25 (+19.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 34-22 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 10-2 (+12.7 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)
BOSTON is 203-217 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 110-108 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 180-192 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 492-454 (-69.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 52-57 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-3 (+2.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

TOM MILONE vs. BOSTON since 1997
MILONE is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 2.035.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.6 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 8-9 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.87 and a WHIP of 1.370.
His team's record is 12-14 (-7.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-11. (+1.2 units)

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CLEVELAND (56 - 40) at BALTIMORE (56 - 40) - 1:35 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. VANCE WORLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KLUBER is 20-31 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 9-18 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 19-29 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 6-15 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 10-17 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 56-40 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-14 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-4 (+12.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 52-34 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-29 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-20 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 107-96 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-45 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 32-12 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 107-148 (-66.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

COREY KLUBER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
KLUBER is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.7 units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (51 - 46) at CHI WHITE SOX (46 - 50) - 2:40 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SANCHEZ is 3-12 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 51-46 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 11-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
DETROIT is 46-43 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 29-21 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-21 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-58 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
QUINTANA is 16-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 8-17 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 6-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 16-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 (+4.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.479.
His team's record is 3-5 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.9 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
QUINTANA is 4-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 6-8 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.7 units)

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LA ANGELS (43 - 54) at HOUSTON (53 - 44) - 2:10 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 40-53 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 84-48 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-4 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 84-48 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-29 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 807-801 (+58.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 288-248 (+70.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
LINCECUM is 14-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 6-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 5-14 (-15.2 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
HOUSTON is 10-1 (+9.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LINCECUM is 5-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.60 and a WHIP of 0.946.
His team's record is 7-3 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.6 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FIERS is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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TEXAS (56 - 42) at KANSAS CITY (48 - 48) - 2:15 PM
A.J. GRIFFIN (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 21-47 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 154-120 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-12 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-16 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 47-31 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 48-45 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 24-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-3 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-12 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 37-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 23-7 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 36-18 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 63-42 (+25.8 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 56-42 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 32-15 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 27-27 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 66-59 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 55-39 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 42-29 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 32-23 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GRIFFIN is 39-20 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 258-371 (-102.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

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

A.J. GRIFFIN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GRIFFIN is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 8.22 and a WHIP of 1.761.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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TAMPA BAY (38 - 59) at OAKLAND (44 - 54) - 4:05 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 38-59 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-50 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-29 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-46 (-25.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-39 (-23.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-30 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 112-148 (-37.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-76 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 40-59 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 107-140 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-47 (-23.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 47-67 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 33-38 (-19.7 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
OAKLAND is 4-2 (+2.5 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JESSE HAHN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (58 - 39) at NY YANKEES (49 - 48) - 1:05 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-16 (-12.9 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 2 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 36-49 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 25-42 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 34-48 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-39 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 402-317 (+61.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 803-825 (+41.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 209-183 (+41.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 589-574 (+55.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-20 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 759-753 (+43.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.94 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
EOVALDI is 1-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 13.30 and a WHIP of 2.284.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-5. (-6.2 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 07-24-2016, 11:43 AM

LEADING OFF: Kluber vs O's, Cards pitch rookie in primetime

July 24, 2016

A look at what's happening all around the majors

SEE YOU IN OCTOBER?

AL Central-leading Cleveland plays its final regular-season game against AL East-leading Baltimore. Indians right-hander Corey Kluber (9-8, 3.42) threw seven scoreless innings in a 7-3 loss to Kansas City his last time out. Baltimore counters with Vance Worley (2-1, 3.16), who is making his second start since returning to the rotation for the first time since April. He allowed three runs over 4 1/3 innings on Tuesday against the Yankees.

WELCOME ABOARD

Cardinals right-hander Mike Mayers makes his major league debut in primetime against the Dodgers. Mayers was a third-round pick in 2013 and is not considered among the team's top prospects, but the 24-year-old has a 2.94 ERA with Triple-A Memphis this season. Los Angeles will pitch Scott Kazmir (8-3, 4.30), who threw seven innings of one-run ball in an 8-4 win over Washington in his last start.

QUIET IN MOTOWN

The Aug. 1 deadline for non-waiver trades is approaching, but don't expect much action coming from Detroit. Tigers general manager Al Avila said Saturday that his squad will likely stand pat because ''this is a team that can get us into the playoffs.'' He also praised manager Brad Ausmus, but said he'll wait until the end of the season to address Ausmus' 2017 contract option or a possible extension.

LOOKING GOOD AT FENWAY

Red Sox right-hander Rick Porcello (12-2, 3.47 ERA) looks to increase his record to 10-0 in starts at Fenway Park this season when Boston hosts the Twins in the finale of a four-game series. Porcello would be the first Red Sox pitcher in 55 years to begin a season 10-0 in Fenway starts. Don Schwall was the last, and he pitched only two seasons with the Red Sox and had just 15 career wins in the ballpark. Lefty Tommy Milone (3-2, 4.71) is slated to start for Minnesota.

GETTING ESABLISHED

Top Rays prospect Blake Snell (2-4, 3.11) looks to build off his best big-league start yet when Tampa Bay faces Oakland. The 23-year-old left-hander held Colorado to one hit and no runs over six innings at Coors Field on Tuesday for his second straight quality start. Oakland counters with another former Rays prospect, right-hander Jesse Hahn (2-4, 6.49).

HAPP GOES FOR 13

Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ (12-4, 3.43) tries to stay hot in a matinee against Seattle. Happ is 6-0 in seven starts since his most recent loss, June 6 at Detroit, and his next victory will be his career-high 13th. Lefty Wade Miley (6-7, 5.36) throws for the Mariners.

RUN BILLY RUN

Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton tries to add to his stretch of hits and steals. He singled in his first at-bat on Saturday night against the Diamondbacks and stole second, his 31st steal of the season. Hamilton has hit safely in his last six games, stealing at least one base in four of them.

SUZUKI UPDATE

Miami's Ichiro Suzuki grounded out as a pinch hitter to end the eighth inning Saturday night and remained four hits shy of 3,000.

**StarDust Bum** · 07-24-2016, 11:45 AM

Sale scratched after destroying jerseys

CHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale was scratched from his start against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night and sent home after he destroyed collared throwback uniforms that the team was scheduled to wear.

Matt Albers, who started in Sale's place, confirmed the incident, but the White Sox provided no details after their game against Detroit was suspended by rain after eight innings tied at 3 - the game will resume Sunday before the series finale.

''You probably know what happened,'' Albers said. ''But we're going to keep it in-house.''

FanRag Sports first reported Sale was protesting the 1976 jerseys, which were navy and sported unusual collars. It was 91 degrees with high humidity when the game began.

Sale then cut up an unknown number of jerseys before the game and was told to leave the stadium. Albers said he was informed about 2 hours before the game that he would start.

''He's one of the best, absolutely,'' Albers said. ''But we're here for teammates. We're here to pick each other up in good times and bad.''

With not enough usable 1976 jerseys available, the White Sox wore white throwback uniforms from the 1983 season.

It's uncertain if Sale, 14-3 with a 3.18 ERA, will face further discipline.

''I'm not going to get into that,'' manager Robin Ventura said. ''I just know he's not going to pitch tomorrow.''

The White Sox didn't announce Sale was scratched until less than a half hour before the scheduled first pitch.

''The incident, which was non-physical in nature, currently is under further investigation by the club,'' general manager Rick Hahn said in a statement. ''The White Sox will have no additional comment until the investigation is completed.''

The White Sox marketing department touted the night as the ''Throwback Game.'' It announced the team would wear collared, blue and white V-neck jerseys that were sometimes worn with shorts in the 1976 season under offbeat owner Bill Veeck.

The crowd booed when Albers was announced as the starter while the teams warmed up. He pitched two innings and the White Sox used six pitchers before the game was suspended following the third rain delay of the night.

With the White Sox fading from playoff contention, Sale's name has been mentioned as a possible trade target for contending teams.

The left-hander, known for his competitive streak and rigorous training program, has been outspoken in the past.

Sale was openly critical of team president Ken Williams during spring training when he said Drake LaRoche, the son of teammate Adam LaRoche, would no longer be allowed in the clubhouse. Adam LaRoche retired as a result, and Sale hung the LaRoches' jerseys in his locker.

The 27-year-old Sale was the 13th overall pick out of Florida Gulf Coast in 2010 and has been selected as an All-Star five times. He started for the American League in this month's All-Star Game.

Sale is 71-43 in his career and entered the day leading the majors with 133 innings pitched and three complete games.

In his last outing Monday, Sale allowed one hit over eight shutout innings before closer David Robertson gave up four runs in the ninth in Chicago's loss to Seattle.

The White Sox, who started 23-10, have dropped eight of nine games and are in fourth place in the AL Central, creating speculation that Sale and fellow lefty Jose Quintana could be dealt.

''I want to stay here,'' Quintana said before the game. ''I like it here, and I want to win here. And I'm here. I'm here for now.''

Sale has also said he'd like to stay in Chicago. But Tigers GM Al Avila said before the game that many teams are looking for starting pitching.

''Yet there are not as many good starting pitchers available,'' Avila said. ''And the guys that may come available are going to come at a steep price.''

Hahn said Thursday the White Sox were ''mired in mediocrity'' and hinted at possible big roster changes.

''You've just got to be professional and play baseball. That's it,'' Frazier said of the trade discussion. ''Control what you can control, that's playing the game.''

TRAINER'S ROOM

Tigers: LHP Daniel Norris (oblique) allowed five earned runs and five hits over 4 2/3 innings Saturday in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo. GM Al Avila said if there are no setbacks he'll join the team Monday in Boston. ... RHP Jordan Zimmermann (neck) is to start Sunday for Toledo. Avila said he might need a second rehab start. ... Avila suggested early August as a return date for RF J.D. Martinez (broken elbow).

White Sox: RF Adam Eaton started a day after he had to leave the game after fouling a ball off his foot. ... 2B Brett Lawrie (hamstring) missed his second straight game, but isn't expected to go on the disabled list. His absence left only two bench players, DH Justin Morneau and C Omar Narvaez.

UP NEXT

Tigers RHP Anibal Sanchez (5-11, 6.60 ERA) starts the series finale Sunday against White Sox LHP Jose Quintana (8-8, 3.13). Sanchez has allowed only one earned run in 16 1/3 innings at U.S. Cellular Field.

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