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LEADING OFF: Hamels looks for 1st decision; Cubs in Cincy
April 20, 2017

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

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HAMELS LOOKS FOR A DECISION

Cole Hamels makes his fourth start this season for Texas, and the Rangers left-hander still is looking for his first decision when the team hosts Kansas City. The 33-year-old Hamels has a 3.50 ERA and exited each of his three starts in position for a win, but the Rangers lost all of those games. Only once in his big league career has Hamels made four consecutive starts without a decision - midway through the 2010 season with Philadelphia. He was 2-0 in his first three starts last year, his first full season in Texas and then won his fourth start. That was after going 0-2 his first three games in three consecutive seasons for the Phillies (2013-15).

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WRIGLEY SOUTH

The Cubs return to Great American Ball Park, where they romped during their World Series championship season. The Cubs have won 18 of their last 22 games against the Reds overall. They piled up 42 homers off Cincinnati pitching last season, the most ever by a Reds opponent, and they've homered in each of their last 12 games at Great American. As Reds manager Bryan Price puts it, ''You can't have somebody run roughshod over you.''

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REMEMBER ME?

Daniel Murphy wrecked the Mets last year, getting a hit in all 19 games he played against his former team. He wound up batting .413 (31 for 75) with seven home runs and 21 RBIs for the Nationals, who signed Murphy after he was MVP of the 2015 NL Championship Series for New York. Murphy gets his first look at the Mets this year when Washington visits Citi Field.

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STILL IN SEARCH OF NO. 1

Right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma (0-1, 5.40 ERA) - a 16-game winner last year - tries again for his first win of the season for Seattle when the Mariners play the second game of a four-game weekend series at Oakland. It will be Iwakuma's fourth start of 2017.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 21

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

ATL at PHI 07:05 PM

U 8.0

NYY at PIT 07:05 PM

O 8.0

WAS at NYM 07:10 PM

WAS +120

O 6.5

HOU at TB 07:10 PM

U 8.0

CHC at CIN 07:10 PM

CIN +170

U 8.5

KC at TEX 08:05 PM

KC +135

U 8.5

DET at MIN 08:10 PM

MIN +120

U 8.0

CLE at CHW 08:10 PM

CHW +135

O 7.0

STL at MIL 08:10 PM

U 8.5

SF at COL 08:40 PM

U 10.0

LAD at ARI 09:40 PM

ARI +125

SEA at OAK 10:05 PM

O 7.5

TOR at LAA 10:07 PM

U 8.5

MIA at SD 10:10 PM

U 7.5

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Nhl playoffs record: ( as in baseball dogs and totals only)
All picks for the day:

04/20/2017 1-4-2 20.00 -1550
04/19/2017 1-5-0 16.67% -1950
04/18/2017 1-4-0 20.00% -1650
04/17/2017 1-3-1 25.00% -1100
4/16/2017 6-1-0 85.71%+2550
4/16/2017 6-1-0 85.71% +2550
04/15/2017 1-2-2 33.33% -250
04/14/2017 1-6-0 14.29% -2325
04/13/2017 2-2-1 50.00% +225
04/12/2017 4-5-1 44.44% -940

Best Bets............ Sides...............................Totals

04/20/2017..........0 - 3.............-3.00.............1 - 1 - 2................-0.10
04/19/2017..........1 - 1............+0.50.............0 - 4....................- 4.40
04/18/2017..........0 - 1.............-1.00.............0 - 3 ....................-3.30
04/17/2017..........1 - 0.............+1.10............0 - 3 - 1................-3.30
04/16/2017..........3 - 0.............+3.20............3 - 1....................+1.90
04/15/2017..........1 - 1.............+0.60............1 - 2....................-1.20
04/14/2017..........1 - 2..............-0.25............0 - 4...................- 4.40
04/13/2017..........1 - 1.............+0.55............1 - 1 - 1..............- 0.10
04/12/2017..........1 - 1 ............+1.00............2 - 2 - 1 .............- 0.20


FRIDAY, APRIL 21

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

TOR at WAS 07:00 PM

O 5.5

BOS at OTT 07:30 PM

OTT +100

O 5.0

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MLB roundup: Bundy masterful in Orioles' win vs. Red Sox
April 22, 2017

BALTIMORE -- Dylan Bundy took a shutout into the eighth inning, Manny Machado homered in the fifth inning and the Baltimore Orioles blanked the Boston Red Sox 2-0 Friday night.

Bundy was masterful for the second straight outing as he allowed six hits in seven-plus innings.

Pomeranz allowed two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. The Red Sox also lost Dustin Pedroia, who was forced to leave the game in the eighth when he was spiked in the left calf by Machado.

Nationals 4, Mets 3 (11 innings)

NEW YORK -- Pinch-hitter Trea Turner drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning as Washington outlasted New York.

Bryce Harper and Jose Lobaton homered for the Nationals, who won their fifth straight.

Michael Conforto and Curtis Granderson hit solo home runs for the Mets.

Pirates 6, Yankees 3

PITTSBURGH - Josh Bell and Jordy Mercer homered off CC Sabathia and Pittsburgh beat New York in an interleague game.

Bell hit a two-run home run in the second inning while Mercer opened the game with his first home run of the season.

Sabathia lasted five innings, allowing season highs of four runs and seven hits.

Phillies 4, Braves 3

PHILADELPHIA -- Jeremy Hellickson turned in another solid outing, outdueled Bartolo Colon and got just enough run support to help Philadelphia to a win over Atlanta.

Hellickson allowed two runs and three hits in seven innings. Cesar Hernandez collected three hits and scored two runs as Philadelphia stopped a seven-game losing streak to the Braves.

Colon allowed four runs and 11 hits in seven innings. Freddie Freeman and Adonis Garcia homered for the Braves.

Cardinals 6, Brewers 3

MILWAUKEE -- Adam Wainwright did a little of everything as St. Louis beat Milwaukee.

Wainwright struck out nine in five innings for his first win of the season. He also hit a two-run homer and added a two-run bases-loaded single.

Ryan Braun homered for Milwaukee.

Indians 3, White Sox 0

CHICAGO -- Corey Kluber pitched a three-hitter as Cleveland blanked Chicago.

Kluber struck out nine in his fourth career shutout and 11th complete game. He only allowed one baserunner to reach second base.

Chicago's Jose Quintana allowed three runs and five hits in six innings to fall to 0-4.

Cubs 6, Reds 5 (11 innings)

CINCINNATI -- Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning and Kris Bryant lifted a sacrifice fly in the 11th as Chicago outlasted Cincinnati.

The Cubs rallied from a 5-2 deficit when Rizzo homered off Michael Lorenzen with two outs in the ninth. Albert Almora scored on Bryant's sacrifice fly.

Adam Duvall homered and starting pitcher Tim Adleman added a two-run double for the Reds.

Twins 6, Tigers 3

MINNEAPOLIS -- Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning and Minnesota beat Detroit.

Jorge Polanco hit the game-tying single before Rosario connected against reliever Joe Jimenez.

James McCann homered for Detroit and Miguel Cabrera collected three hits. Cabrera exited the game in the eighth inning with a strained right groin.

Astros 6, Rays 3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Carlos Beltran hit a home run for the second day in a row as Houston beat Tampa Bay.

Mike Fiers allowed three runs and seven hits in five innings while Brian McCann and Yuli Gurriel collected three hits apiece for Houston.

Corey Dickerson, Logan Morrison and Evan Longoria hit solo home runs off Fiers.

Rangers 6, Royals 2

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Joey Gallo and Robinson Chirinos each homered twice beat Kansas City.

Gallo hit a two-run homer and a solo homer for his first career two-homer game, while Chirinos blasted a pair of solo homers. It marked the 16th time in club history at least two Rangers had multi-homer games in the same game.

Cole Hamels allowed a run and three hits in eight innings for Texas. Kansas City's Nate Karns gave up six runs and five hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Rockies 6, Giants 5

DENVER -- Trevor Story hit a grand slam in the fourth inning off Johnny Cueto and Colorado edged San Francisco.

Charlie Blackmon added a two-run, inside-the-park homer off Cueto in the fourth while Tony Wolters contributed three hits.

Brandon Belt homered for San Francisco. Cueto allowed six runs and eight hits in five innings.

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LEADING OFF: Mets banged up already, Cubs unis a big sell
April 21, 2017

A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:
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METS NEED TO MEND

The ailing Mets continue a series against NL East rival Washington while dealing with a wave of injuries. Jacob deGrom was scratched from his scheduled start Friday night, and first baseman Lucas Duda and infielder Wilmer Flores were placed on the disabled list. Yoenis Cespedes also is likely to miss the three-game series because of a hamstring injury, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera was out of the lineup Friday with a hamstring problem and catcher Travis d'Arnaud was sidelined with a bruised right wrist. ''I've got a good team,'' Mets manager Terry Collins said. ''They're only good when they're playing.'' DeGrom (0-0, 1.89 ERA) may start against the Nats and Gio Gonzalez (1-0, 1.33), with Sean Gilmartin ready as a backup plan.

THAT'S CUB

Big shocker here: fans are buying up Cubs jerseys in bulk after Chicago ended its 108-year title drought last fall. Kris Bryant has overtaken retired Red Sox slugger David Ortiz as the top jersey seller in the majors, and teammates Anthony Rizzo (second), Javier Baez (fourth) and Kyle Schwarber (fifth) are right behind him. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is third, the same position he held behind Ortiz and Mike Trout in the list released during last summer's All-Star break.

STILL SWINGING

Ryan Howard is expected to play his first game with Atlanta's Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett. The 2006 NL MVP signed a minor league deal with the Braves this month after spending 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 37-year-old had been working out in extended spring training after hitting .196 with 25 home runs and 59 RBIs in 112 games last year.

RESTED AND READY

Cubs ace Jake Arrieta (2-0, 2.89) pitches against Cincinnati coming off six days' rest. Despite losing about 2 mph off his fastball velocity from last season, Arrieta has pitched well this year, striking out 21 batters and walking five over 18 2/3 innings. He got a couple extra days to prepare this week after swapping start days with Jon Lester, a move that kept Arrieta from making consecutive appearances against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

PELFREY RETURNS

Mike Pelfrey is back in the majors to make a spot start with the White Sox after James Shields was put on the disabled list Friday. Pelfrey was 4-10 with a 5.07 ERA in 24 games last year with Detroit and has allowed five earned runs in six innings this season with Triple-A Charlotte. Chicago will face Cleveland right-hander Carlos Carrasco (1-1, 2.33).

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Rangers release OF Hamilton after latest knee injury
April 21, 2017

The Texas Rangers released Josh Hamilton from his minor league contract on Friday after the veteran outfielder sustained a right knee injury while rehabilitating his left knee.

Hamilton re-signed with the Rangers in January before undergoing left knee surgery the following month. The former American League MVP was placed on the disabled list at Triple-A Round Rock at the end of spring training and began rehab for his left knee.

"I am disappointed but not discouraged that my knee problems have not allowed me to play this season," Hamilton said in a statement. "I plan to have surgery on my right knee and then evaluate the situation. I want to thank the Rangers and all of the great fans for the support and encouragement. I really appreciate it."

Hamilton, who turns 36 in May, was a five-time All-Star for the Rangers and won MVP honors in 2010 when he led the AL with a .359 average and had 32 homers and 100 RBIs. He hit a career-best 43 homers in 2012 and departed as a free agent to sign with the Angels.

Hamilton's career went into a deep decline and he hit 31 homers in two seasons with the Angels before they dealt him back to the Rangers. He batted .253 with eight homers and 25 RBIs in 2015 while batting injuries.

"Josh will forever hold a place in Rangers history as one of the most talented, charismatic and productive players to wear our uniform," Rangers president of baseball operations and general manager Jon Daniels said in a statement. "We wish him all the best in his upcoming recovery, and with his family."

Hamilton has 200 career homers and 701 RBIs in 1,027 games. Hamilton possesses a career batting average of .290.

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Madison Bumgarner lands on DL after dirt bike accident
April 21, 2017

DENVER (AP) Madison Bumgarner was zooming around on a dirt bike during his team's day off when he hit a slippery spot and crashed.

The freak accident landed him on the disabled list for the first time in his big league career Friday and left the San Francisco Giants coping with the loss of their ace as they struggle through a rough start.

The left-hander bruised ribs and a sprained a joint in his pitching shoulder from the wipeout that occurred Thursday. The timetable for his return was not announced - a blow for a team that's last in the NL West.

''I think the main thing is you have to be grateful he's not hurt worse than he is,'' Giants catcher Buster Posey said.

Manager Bruce Bochy said that Bumgarner drove himself to the hotel, called team head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner and went to the hospital, where doctors ran tests that included X-rays, an MRI and a CT scan.

The plan is for him to remain with the team in Denver.

''Here's a young guy, like a lot of us, you think you're invincible,'' Bochy said before the Giants opened a three-game series with the Rockies. ''Our focus, it's on, `Let's get him healthy.' It's happened. Let's get him well and get him back on the mound. Hopefully, it's a lesson learned ... You've got to be careful in some of these activities we do.''

This was Bochy's first day back, too. He missed a two-game series at Kansas City following a heart procedure.

''I feel great. I'm ready to roll. It's good to be back,'' said Bochy, who went in after dealing with an occasional atrial flutter following his workouts. ''Good to be with the club and get back into rhythm, I guess you could say. Glad to be back here.''

Before arriving at the ballpark Friday, Bochy stopped by the room of his injured ace for a visit.

''He's very remorseful, in talking to him,'' Bochy said. ''Unfortunately, the accident happened.''

The 27-year-old Bumgarner, the 2014 World Series MVP, is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA in four 2017 starts.

Bumgarner has received just five total runs of support in his first four starts, including one run or none in three of them - and he homered twice to drive in two of those.

''We ought to just look forward and go out and play hard baseball and hopefully he'll be back before too long,'' Posey said.

Count pitching coach Dave Righetti as not the biggest fan of days off.

''Off days are the freaking worst,'' Righetti said. ''We don't get many and when we do guys tend to want to go do those things that they're missing out on. Things like this do happen, unfortunately.''

Bochy understands.

''If I was there, sure, I wouldn't have let him on that bike,'' Bochy said. ''I'm sure looking at it now, Madison wishes he wouldn't have gotten on it.''

The Bay Area sports scene has become accustomed to fluke injury stories.

Former second baseman and 2000 NL MVP Jeff Kent broke a bone in his left wrist during spring training in 2002 popping wheelies on his motorcycle, initially saying he had injured himself washing his truck. He missed the initial four games that year, when the Giants reached the World Series and lost to the Angels in Game 7.

NBA guard Monta Ellis had signed a $66 million, six-year deal with the Golden State Warriors after he averaged a career-best 20.2 points during the 2007-08 season. He then sustained a serious ankle injury that summer on his motorized scooter and missed most of the season. It cost him a 30-game suspension without pay, because he wasn't supposed to be riding such a vehicle.

In April 2011, ex-Giants lefty reliever Jeremy Affeldt - who also pitched for Colorado - sprained his right knee and went on the DL after reaching out to catch his then-4-year-old, 60-pound son when the boy jumped off the couch to greet his father.

On Sept. 8 that year, Affeldt sliced his non-throwing hand while separating frozen hamburgers during a barbecue with his family on an off day. The paring knife he was using pushed through a hamburger patty and deep into his hand. Affeldt came within a millimeter of an artery and underwent surgery about eight hours later to repair nerve damage in his pinkie.

San Francisco recalled right-hander Chris Stratton from Triple-A Sacramento to fill the roster spot. Lefty Ty Blach is expected to take Bumgarner's spot in the rotation.

''Anytime you lose a guy like that in the rotation - as much as he means to the team - that's tough,'' Blach said. ''We're going to come together and we'll get him healthy and get him back in the rotation.''

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Ailing Mets put 1B Duda, INF Flores on DL; deGrom scratched
April 21, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) Already ailing, the New York Mets scratched pitcher Jacob deGrom from his start Friday night against Washington because of a stiff neck and put first baseman Lucas Duda and infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day disabled list.

The banged-up Mets were minus more than them: Slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was likely to miss the three-game series because of a hamstring injury, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera was out of the lineup with a hamstring problem and catcher Travis d'Arnaud was sidelined with a bruised right wrist.

''I've got a good team,'' Mets manager Terry Collins said. ''They're only good when they're playing.''

A year after the Mets were beset by a bunch of key injuries while still earning an NL wild-card spot, Collins admitted the early-season rash of mishaps has ''been a little frustrating.''

Duda has a hyperextended left elbow and Flores has an infected right knee. Left-hander Sean Gilmartin and infielder T.J. Rivera were recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas - a day earlier, Gilmartin was sent down to the minors in a series of roster moves that included transferring third baseman David Wright to the 60-day disabled list while recovering from neck surgery.

Matt Harvey moved up a day to start in place of deGrom on regular rest. Collins said that if deGrom wasn't able to pitch Saturday against the NL East-leading Nationals, then Gilmartin would start instead.

DeGrom's setback was the latest to seemingly come out of nowhere. Collins said it was ''up in the air'' whether he'd be able to start Saturday, but said deGrom was feeling better.

Cespedes limped out of Thursday night's loss to Philadelphia in the fifth inning. Collins said it was more than a mere cramp but that tests showed it wasn't too serious. Collins said would be prudent to give players a day or two or three off, especially in damp, cool weather, rather than risk losing them ''for three or four weeks.''

Collins said it ''has not been determined'' how many days Cespedes would miss.

The injuries prompted the Mets to play a makeup lineup in the series opener. Jose Reyes shifted from third base to his old spot at shortstop, Rivera started at third and Juan Lagares was in center.

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Overall Picks of the Day:
Date W-L-T % Units Record

04/21/2017 7-11-0 38.89% -2075
04/20/2017 7-6-0 53.85% +300
04/19/2017 4-17-0 19.05% -6950
04/18/2017 11-10-0 52.38% +1100
04/17/2017 8-7-0 53.33% +575
04/16/2017 8-12-0 40.00% -1400
04/15/2017 12-10-0 54.55% +1700
04/14/2017 9-14-0 39.13% -2375
04/13/2017 9-7-0 56.25% +1125
04/12/2017 11-8-1 57.89% +2450
04/11/2017 3-10-1 23.08% -3525
04/07/2017 19-11-0 63.33% +3610
04/06/2017 8-7-0 53.33% +300
04/05/2017 3-11-0 21.43% -3975
04/04/2017 5-8-0 38.46% -1350
04/03/2017 6-7-1 46.15% -700
04/02/2017 3-1-1 75.00% +1175

Totals....... 133 - 157 45.86 % - 100.15

Best Bets Daily: ( DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Sides / Totals

04/21/2017............2 - 2+0.45...............2 - 6-4.60
04/20/2017............0 - 2 -2.00...............5 - 3+1.80
04/19/2017............0 - 8 -8.00...............2 - 7-5.70
04/18/2017............5 - 1+6.10...............4 - 2+1.80
04/17/2017............1 - 3 -1.65...............4 - 2+1.80
04/16/2017............4 - 2+5.20...............1 - 4 -3.40
04/15/2017............4 - 6 -0.30...............2 - 2 -0.20
04/14/2017 ...........2 - 4 -0.95...............2 - 4 - 2.00
04/13/2017............1 - 3 -0.35...............7 - 4 + 3.00
04/12/2017............4 - 1 +550...............4 - 6 - 2.00
04/11/2017............1 - 3 -1.35...............1 - 4 - 1 - 3.00
04/07/2017............5 - 1 +5.45..............6 - 0 +6.00
04/06/2017............1 - 3 - 2.00..............3 - 2 +1.00
04/05/2017............2 - 2 +0.95..............0 - 5 - 5.00
04/04/2017 ...........1 - 3 - 1.20............. 2 - 3 - 1.00
04/03/2017............0 - 3 - 3.00..............5 - 1 + 4.00
04/02/2017........... 2 - 0 + 2.15 ............1 - 2 - 1.00

Totals.....35 - 47 +5.00 42.68 %.......53 - 57 48.18% - 11.60

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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

— Thunder 115, Rockets 113— Four of five Thunder starters scored in double figures.

— Clippers 111, Jazz 106— Chris Paul had 34 points, 10 assists. LA leads series, 2-1.

— Bruins 3, Ottawa 2, 2OT— Boston staves off elimination with a goal 30:19 into overtime.

— Capitals 2, Maple Leafs 1, OT— Four of five series games have gone to OT.

— Arizona 13, Dodgers 5— Diamondbacks scored nine runs in bottom of the 8th.

— Blue Jays 8, Angels 7 (13)— Game ended at 3:46am here in New York.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Random thoughts with weekend here……..

13) Madison Bumgarner is on the DL with rib/shoulder injuries he got in a dirt-bike accident on an off-day in Denver. Rough news for the Giants.

12) Giants were already 0-4 in Bumgarner’s starts (0-3, 3.00) this season- they scored a total of five runs in the four games.

11) Eric Thames hit 21 homers in 684 plate appearances for Toronto/Seattle in 2011-12, then his career tailed off- he wound up playing three years in Korea. Now he is back in the majors with the Brewers, and he is batting .415 with 8 homers in 62 PA’s, making him an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Century.

10) Cincinnati Reds have to be thrilled with rookie pitcher Amir Garrett, who at one time was a basketball player at St John’s. In his first three big league starts, Garrett is 2-1, 1.83, with 21 strikeouts and only 14 hits allowed in 19.2 IP.

9) Thursday nite, the Pacers led Cleveland 74-49 at halftime; a daring gambler at Ellis Island Casino in Las Vegas wagered $55 at 25-1 odds on the Cavaliers to win this game. He cashed in for $1,375. Not a bad hour’s work.

8) Russell Westbrook was 4-18 in the 4th quarter of Game 2 in Houston; he was 13-25 in first three quarters. Thunder are hard to watch- they have no real second scoring option.

7) Bulls PG Rajon Rondo has a broken thumb, is out indefinitely for the Bulls, who lead Boston 2-0 in their first round series.

6) When you see a baseball game where there are no walks and 26 strikeouts, you assume that:

Randy Johnson and Dwight Golden were pitching
There was a pitchers’ umpire behind the plate.Since the starting pitchers were Patrick Corbin/Clayton Richard, we can safely assume that umpire Gerry Davis is a pitchers’ umpire.

5) NBA referee Danny Crawford has worked 293 playoff games in his career, 33 Finals games.

4) NFL centralized instant replay this season, under assumption that Dean Blandino would lead the effort in New York City to make the replay process more streamlined.

Then Blandino bolted the NFL for a TV job with a yet-to be-named network, leaving the NFL without a logical replacement for him. Mike Pereira would be ideal, but he already has a good job.

3) I wanted to watch a TV show on the IFC channel this week, then I realized I had never seen a show on this channel and had no idea what channel it was on DirecTV (it is 333). You learn something new every day.

2a) Mike D’Antoni was 279-161 as coach of the Phoenix Suns; since he left, the Suns are 332-390 in regular season games.

2b) Oakland A’s were 256-176 while they had Yoenis Cespedes on their roster; since they traded him on July 31, 2014, they are 165-229.

Sometimes you’re better off keeping things the way they are. Not all change is positive.

1— Hope it doesn’t rain in LA in early September; Rams play Colts/Redskins at home on Sept 10th/17th, day after USC plays Stanford/Texas on the 9th/16th. Field will take a beating.

If it were to rain during that time, you’ll get a quagmire like the 1977 playoff game in the Coliseum when the Rams lost 14-7 to a very inferior Minnesota team. It was so muddy it was hard to tell which players were on which team.

Why did I remind myself of that?

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, April 22


NY Yankees @ Pittsburgh

Game 929-930
April 22, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 17.410
Pittsburgh
(Taillon) 13.427
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-115); Under

Toronto @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
April 22, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Lawrence) 12.790
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 15.823
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-145); Under

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 925-926
April 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Wright) 17.680
Baltimore
(Aquino) 16.210
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+100); Over

Kansas City @ Texas

Game 923-924
April 22, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 13.321
Texas
(Mrtinez) 16.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-120); Under

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 921-922
April 22, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Miranda) 16.056
Oakland
(Cotton) 13.991
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+105); Over

Detroit @ Minnesota

Game 919-920
April 22, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Boyd) 14.530
Minnesota
(Mejia) 15.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-105); Over

Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 917-918
April 22, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 17.410
Chicago White Sox
(Pelfrey) 14.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-190
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-190); Under

Houston @ Tampa Bay

Game 915-916
April 22, 2017 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Morton) 14.890
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 16.063
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+105); Under

Miami @ San Diego

Game 913-914
April 22, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Straily) 12.338
San Diego
(Weaver) 16.827
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 4 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+115); Over

San Francisco @ Colorado

Game 911-912
April 22, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Moore) 16.709
Colorado
(Snzatela) 13.270
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
11
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-105); Under

LA Dodgers @ Arizona

Game 909-910
April 22, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 17.689
Arizona
(Ray) 14.037
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-115); Over

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
April 22, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lynn) 15.533
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 18.427
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+100); Under

Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 905-906
April 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Garcia) 15.753
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 14.362
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+105); Over

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 903-904
April 22, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gnzalez) 13.015
NY Mets
(deGrom) 16.481
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-120); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 901-902
April 22, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.584
Cincinnati
(Reed) 16.614
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+155); Under

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, April 22

National League
Braves @ Phillies
Garcia is 0-1, 5.09 in three starts this month (over 3-0).

Eickhoff is 0-1, 3.20 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Atlanta lost six of its last seven road games (over 6-1). Philly lost three of its last four home games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Nationals @ Mets
Gonzalez is 1-0, 2.21 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

deGrom is 0-0, 1.89 in three starts this month (under 2-1)- he was scratched from Friday’s start with a stiff neck.

Nationals won their last five games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. New York lost six of its last seven games; over is 5-0-3 in their last seven home games.

Cubs @ Reds
Arrieta is 2-0, 3.50 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

Reed is making his first ’17 start; he is 1-7, 6.31 in 10 MLB starts. He’s pitched eight scoreless innings in relief (4 games) so far this year.

Chicago is 5-2 on road; five of their last six games went over total. Reds lost six of last eight games; three of their last five games stayed under.

Cardinals @ Brewers
Lynn is 1-2, 4.15 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

Anderson is 2-0, 2.00 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

St Louis won four of its last five games; under is 6-3 in their last nine. Brewers lost three of last four games; seven of their last eight games went over.

Giants @ Rockies
Moore is 1-2, 5.68 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Senzatela is 2-0, 2.37 in three starts this month (under 3-0).

Giants lost four of their last five games (under 4-1)- they’re 3-7 on road. Colorado won four of its last five games; under is 12-3 in their last 15 games.

Dodgers @ Diamondbacks
Maeda is 1-1, 7.07 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

Ray is 2-0, 2.45 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Dodgers lost four of their last five games (under 4-1)- they’re 2-5 on road. Arizona won its last six home games- over is 7-1 in their home games.

Marlins @ Padres
Straily is 1-1, 5.27 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

Weaver is 0-1, 4.76 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

Marlins lost four of its last five road games; under is 3-2 in their last five games overall. San Diego won its last three games after a 5-game skid; under is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

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American League
Red Sox @ Orioles
Wright is 1-1, 9.64 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

Aquino is making his first MLB start; he threw 2.1 scoreless innings in three games LY. He is 1-1, 4.00 in two AAA starts this year.

Red Sox won five of their last seven games; four of their last five stayed under. Baltimore won seven of last nine games- they’re 5-1 at home- three of their last four home games went over.

Astros @ Rays
Morton is 1-1, 2.81 in three starts this month (under 3-0).

Snell is 0-1, 5.56 in two starts this month (over 1-1).

Astros won eight of last nine games; five of their last six road games went over. Rays won six of their last seven home games; over is 4-1 in their last five home games.

Royals @ Rangers
Kennedy is 0-2, 2.37 in three starts this month (under 2-1). Royals scored total of two runs in the three games.

Martinez is making his first ’17 start; he is 14-22, 4.44 in 50 big league starts- he is 1-0, 5.00 in two AAA starts this month.

Royals lost three of their last four games (under is 8-0 in their last eight). Texas won its last three home games; six of their last eight games stayed under total.

Indians @ White Sox
Carrasco is 1-1, 2.33 in three starts this month (under 3-0).

Pelfrey is making his first ‘17 start; he is 65-91, 4.57 in 235 MLB starts. He is 0-2, 7.50 in two AAA starts this month.

Indians won their last four games; under is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Chicago lost three of last four games- they’re 2-4 at home. Under is 10-3 in their last 13 games.

Tigers @ Twins
Boyd is 2-0, 0.75 in his last two starts- under is 2-1 in his starts this month.

Gibson is 1-2, 6.91 in three starts this month (under 3-0).

Detroit lost five of its last six games; over is 7-2 in their road games. Minnesota lost four of its last five games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Blue Jays @ Angels
Lawrence is making his first MLB start; he allowed two runs in three IP in two relief stints. He was 5-6, 3.83 in 15 AAA starts LY.

Skaggs is 0-1, 5.19 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Blue Jays are off to a 4-12 start, 2-5 on road (under 4-3). Angels lost nine of last ten games; seven of their last eight games stayed under, but their last six home games went over. Teams played extra-inning game after midnight last night.

Mariners @ A’s
Miranda is 1-1, 3.06 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Cotton is 1-2, 5.40 in three starts this month (under 3-0).

Mariners lost three of their last four games; three of their last four road games went over. Oakland won its last four games; over is 4-3 in its last seven games.

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Interleague
Bronx @ Pittsburgh
Pineda is 2-0, 1.84 in his last two starts; over is 2-1 in his starts this month.

Taillon is 1-0, 1.35 in three starts this month (under 2-0-1).

New York won nine of its last 11 games; over is 5-2 in their road games. Pirates lost three of their last four games; over is 5-0-2 in their home games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Atl-Phil: Garcia 2-1; Eickhoff 0-3
Wsh-NY: Gonzalez 2-1; deGrom 1-3
Chi-Cin: Arietta 2-1; Reed 0-0
StL-Mil: Lynn 1-2; Anderson 2-1
SF-Colo: Moore 1-2; Senzatela 3-0
LA-Az: Maeda 2-1; Ray 3-0
Mia-SD: Straily 2-1; Weaver 0-3

American League
Bos-Balt: Wright 1-2; Aquino 0-0
Hst-TB: Morton 2-1; Snell 0-2
KC-Tex: Kennedy 1-2; Martinez 0-0
Clev-Chi: Carrasco 2-1; Pelfrey 0-0
Det-Min: Boyd 2-1; Gibson 1-2
Tor-LA: Lawrence 0-0; Skaggs 1-2
Sea-A’s: Miranda 2-1; Cotton 1-2

Interleague
NYY-Pitt: Pineda 2-1; Taillon 1-2

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Atl-Phil: Garcia 1-3; Eickhoff 1-3
Wsh-NY: Gonzalez 2-3; deGrom 1-3
Chi-Cin: Arietta 0-3; Reed 0-0
StL-Mil: Lynn 0-3; Anderson 1-3
SF-Colo: Moore 0-3; Senzatela 2-3
LA-Az: Maeda 1-3; Ray 0-3
Mia-SD: Straily 0-3; Weaver 0-3

American League
Bos-Balt: Wright 3-3; Aquino 0-0
Hst-TB: Morton 0-3; Snell 0-2
KC-Tex: Kennedy 0-3; Martinez 0-0
Clev-Chi: Carrasco 0-3; Pelfrey 0-0
Det-Min: Boyd 0-3; Gibson 0-3
Tor-LA: Lawrence 0-0; Skaggs 1-3
Sea-A’s: Miranda 2-3; Cotton 1-3

Interleague
NYY-Pitt: Pineda 1-3; Taillon 0-3

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Umpires
National League
Atl-Phil: Over is 11-3-1 in last fifteen Dimuro games.
Wsh-NY: Four of last six Torres games went over.
Chi-Cin: Over is 4-2-1 in last seven Diaz games.
StL-Mil: Five of last six Barksdale games stayed under.
SF-Colo: Five of last seven Drake games went over.
LA-Az: Six of last eight Foster games stayed under.
Mia-SD: Six of last nine Miller games stayed under.

American League
Bos-Balt: Three of four Wendelstedt games went over this month.
Hst-TB: Under is 6-0-2 in last eight Bucknor games.
KC-Tex: Over is 13-5 in last 18 Woodring games.
Clev-Chi: Five of last seven Layne games stayed under.
Det-Min: Underdogs are 10-5 in last fifteen Baker games.
Tor-LA: Under is 7-3 in last ten Rackley games.
Sea-A’s: Over is 7-3 in last ten Ripperger games.

Interleague
NYY-Pitt: Over is 4-0-1 in last five Wolf games.

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 4/21/17

Ariz 3-5-2………..3-2-3…….6-7-5
Atl 1-7-1………..4-2-1…….5-9-1
Cubs 4-3………….4-4-1……..8-7-1
Reds 5-1-1……….3-4-2……..8-5-3
Colo 6-4………….2-3-2……..8-7-2
LA 3-4-1………..5-3-1…….8-7-2
Miami 4-5-2………..5-0………9-5-2
Milw 7-1-1………..3-6………10-7-1
Mets 2-4…………4-6-2……..6-10-2
Philly 4-2-2………..5-3………9-5-2
Pitt 1-6-2………..3-4……..4-10-2
St. Louis 2-6…………6-2-1……..8-8-1
SD 3-6-2……….3-2-2……..6-8-4
SF 4-5-2…………2-4………6-9-2
Wash 4-3…………..5-4………..8-7

Orioles 5-2-2……….4-2……..…9-4-2
Boston 2-5-1………3-4-2………5-9-3
White Sox 3-4-2………2-3-1………5-7-3
Cleveland 4-5-1………1-4-1………5-9-2
Detroit 4-5…………..5-2………….9-7
Astros 0-4-2………6-4-1………6-8-3
KC 2-4-2……….5-2-1………7-6-3
Angels 3-6-2………..3-4……….6-10-2
Twins 2-3-1………5-3-2……….7-6-3
NYY 3-4…………..7-2…………10-6
A’s 2-3-1………4-3-4………6-6-5
Seattle 2-5-2………..6-2-1……..8-6-3
TB 4-2-1……….8-2-1…….12-4-2
Texas 5-2-2……….5-2-1………10-4-3
Toronto 1-6………….1-6-2………2-11-2

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total-4/20/17)

Ariz 1-10……..2-8…………3
Atl 1-9……..2-7…………3
Cubs 1-7……..3-9…………4
Reds 1-6……..2-10…………3
Colo 3-9……..2-7…………5
LA 3-7……..2-10..………5
Miami 4-10……..4-7…………8
Milw 5-8……..2-9…………7
Mets 3-7……..4-10………….7
Philly 4-9……..2-7………….6
Pitt 1-9……..1-7…………2
StL 3-8……..3-9…………6
SD 5-10…….4-6…………9
SF 1-10……..2-7…………3
Wash 3-7……..3-9…………6

Orioles 1-8……..1-6…………2
Boston 0-8……..1-8…………1
White Sox 1-8…….3-6…………4
Clev 3-10……..3-5…………6
Detroit 2-8……..3-7…………5
Astros 2-6……..5-11………..7
KC 1-8……..3-6…………4
Angels 2-10……..1-7…………3
Twins 1-6……..2-9…………3
NYY 1-7……..4-8…………5
A’s 0-6……..2-11…………2
Seattle 3-9……..3-8…………6
TB 1-6……..6-11………..7
Texas 3-8……..2-8…………4
Toronto 2-7……..2-8………….4

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 7-4 AL, favorites -$209
AL @ NL– 5-2 NL, favorites -$265
Total: 9-9, favorites -$474
Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 1-10
AL @ NL– Over 4-3
Total– Over 5-13

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MLB

Saturday, April 22

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

2:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 13 games

4:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. PITTSBURGH
NY Yankees are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 8-16-1 SU in its last 25 games ,at home
Pittsburgh is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing NY Yankees

4:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games at home

4:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

6:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Houston is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Tampa Bay
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games when playing at home against Houston
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Baltimore is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta

7:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games at home

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
St. Louis is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
St. Louis is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TEXAS
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Texas is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ARIZONA
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:40 PM
MIAMI vs. SAN DIEGO
Miami is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
San Diego is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Miami

9:07 PM
TORONTO vs. LA ANGELS
Toronto is 1-7-1 SU in its last 9 games ,on the road
Toronto is 2-10-1 SU in its last 13 games ,
LA Angels are 1-8-1 SU in their last 10 games ,
LA Angels are 4-7-1 SU in their last 12 games ,when playing Toronto

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 22

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CHICAGO CUBS (9 - 7) at CINCINNATI (9 - 8) - 1:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. CODY REED (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1608-1693 (-256.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 829-847 (-153.7 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 775-828 (-180.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-20 (+22.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
ARRIETA is 18-2 (+15.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 32-9 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
REED is 0-10 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JAKE ARRIETA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ARRIETA is 5-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 0.921.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.3 units)

CODY REED vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
REED is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 12.38 and a WHIP of 2.125.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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WASHINGTON (11 - 5) at NY METS (8 - 9) - 4:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GONZALEZ is 5-12 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 1-8 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 22-27 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 21-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against NY METS this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 11-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.166.
His team's record is 13-7 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-10. (-3.3 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DEGROM is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.041.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.8 units)

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ATLANTA (6 - 10) at PHILADELPHIA (7 - 9) - 7:05 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. JERAD EICKHOFF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GARCIA is 37-43 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 41-35 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-50 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 31-32 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 31-33 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JAIME GARCIA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GARCIA is 3-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-8. (-8.2 units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. ATLANTA since 1997
EICKHOFF is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.54 and a WHIP of 0.914.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

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ST LOUIS (7 - 10) at MILWAUKEE (9 - 9) - 7:10 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 50-39 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-47 (-21.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

LANCE LYNN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LYNN is 7-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 9-5 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.3 units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 1.538.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (8 - 9) at ARIZONA (11 - 7) - 8:10 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 104-86 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 9-20 (-11.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 43-51 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 20-22 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 17-25 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 72-65 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 25-33 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 35-46 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 7-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 7-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in home games in April games this season.
ARIZONA is 578-536 (-79.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 30-45 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
RAY is 23-41 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 (+2.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MAEDA is 3-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
RAY is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.134.
His team's record is 5-4 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 11) at COLORADO (11 - 6) - 8:10 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-63 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-63 (-25.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MOORE is 5-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-1 (+3.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

MATT MOORE vs. COLORADO since 1997
MOORE is 1-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.85 and a WHIP of 1.856.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SENZATELA is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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MIAMI (8 - 8) at SAN DIEGO (8 - 10) - 8:40 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 44-44 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 23-14 (+14.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-65 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WEAVER is 195-134 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 32-12 (+19.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 111-50 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 104-55 (+38.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 22-12 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 7-0 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

DANIEL STRAILY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JERED WEAVER vs. MIAMI since 1997
WEAVER is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (12 - 5) at TAMPA BAY (9 - 9) - 6:10 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 241-290 (-71.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 77-103 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 47-67 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 57-73 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 40-62 (-23.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 39-64 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

CHARLIE MORTON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MORTON is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.57 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)

BLAKE SNELL vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SNELL is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 12.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (9 - 7) at CHI WHITE SOX (7 - 8) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 12-8 (+14.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +175 or more since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 61-28 (+24.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-16 (+14.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 80-48 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 29-13 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-94 (-27.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+1.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CARRASCO is 3-9 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 6-11 (-8.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-8. (-1.3 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PELFREY is 2-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.525.
His team's record is 5-3 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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DETROIT (8 - 8) at MINNESOTA (8 - 8) - 2:10 PM
MATT BOYD (L) vs. ADALBERTO MEJIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 315-400 (-89.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 94-83 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 67-111 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-56 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-60 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

MATT BOYD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BOYD is 4-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 0.869.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

ADALBERTO MEJIA vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (7 - 11) at OAKLAND (9 - 8) - 4:05 PM
ARIEL MIRANDA (L) vs. JHAREL COTTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 34-45 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 146-195 (-42.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 74-99 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 35-52 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 30-43 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-61 (-28.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-37 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

ARIEL MIRANDA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MIRANDA is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JHAREL COTTON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COTTON is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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KANSAS CITY (7 - 9) at TEXAS (7 - 10) - 8:05 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 102-80 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 68-52 (+25.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-14 (+16.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 57-34 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-21 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 76-53 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-58 (+19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 59-42 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 194-162 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 135-110 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. TEXAS since 1997
KENNEDY is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MARTINEZ is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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BOSTON (10 - 7) at BALTIMORE (11 - 4) - 7:05 PM
STEVEN WRIGHT (R) vs. JAYSON AQUINO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 656-591 (-80.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 1-10 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 100-78 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 55-32 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-13 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 49-40 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 76-46 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 72-53 (+18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-42 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

STEVEN WRIGHT vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WRIGHT is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.63 and a WHIP of 1.359.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JAYSON AQUINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (4 - 12) at LA ANGELS (7 - 11) - 9:05 PM
CASEY LAWRENCE (R) vs. TYLER SKAGGS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 4-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 4-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
TORONTO is 3-12 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 58-57 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-19 (+17.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CASEY LAWRENCE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER SKAGGS vs. TORONTO since 1997
SKAGGS is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (10 - 6) at PITTSBURGH (7 - 9) - 4:05 PM
MICHAEL PINEDA (R) vs. JAMESON TAILLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 154-103 (+48.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 42-45 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 63-79 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 14-29 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMESON TAILLON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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Diamond Trends - Saturday
April 22, 2017

TOP SU TREND

-- The Giants are 0-11 since Aug 05, 2014 as a road dog off a game as a favorite in which they used 5+ pitchers

TOP OU TREND

-- The Cubs are 13-0 OU since June 8, 2016 as a road favorite after a game as a road favorite in which they had more strikeouts than hits.

TOP STARTER TREND

-- The Rangers are 11-0 since Apr 21, 2016 when AJ Griffin starts when the total is no more than 10 after they scored first in his last start.

TOP BATTER TREND

-- The Indians are 11-0 since Aug 04, 2016 as a 140+ favorite after Jason Kipnis was hitless in at least three at bats.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 22

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

CHC at CIN 01:10 PM

CIN +160

U 7.5

DET at MIN 02:10 PM

O 9.5

SEA at OAK 04:05 PM

O 8.0

NYY at PIT 04:05 PM

U 7.0

WAS at NYM 04:05 PM

O 7.0

HOU at TB 06:10 PM

U 8.5

ATL at PHI 07:05 PM

O 8.0

BOS at BAL 07:05 PM

BOS +100

O 9.0

STL at MIL 07:10 PM

U 8.5

CLE at CHW 07:10 PM

U 8.0

KC at TEX 08:05 PM

U 9.0

SF at COL 08:10 PM

O 10.5

LAD at ARI 08:10 PM

ARI +100

U 9.0

MIA at SD 08:40 PM

SD +115

U 8.0

TOR at LAA 09:07 PM

U 9.0

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MLB roundup: Cubs ride HR barrage past Reds
April 22, 2017

CINCINNATI -- Willson Contreras hit his first career grand slam and Anthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward each hit three-run shots, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 12-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on a chilly Saturday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.

Contreras went 3-for-4 with a double, four RBIs and four runs. Heyward also had four RBIs. The home run barrage helped Jake Arrieta (3-0) earn the victory despite allowing four runs in the first. Arrieta struck out eight and didn't walk a batter, but allowed five earned runs and a pair of home runs.

The Cubs (10-7) have won four straight and 20 of 24 against the Reds (9-9), who've lost four straight.

Joey Votto hit a three-run homer and Eugenio Suarez hit a solo shot to briefly put Cincinnati ahead in the first. Suarez added a solo shot in the eighth off Justin Grimm to snap a 14 2/3-inning scoreless streak for Chicago's bullpen.

Yankees 11, Pirates 5

PITTSBURGH -- New York has been searching for more offense on the road and found it against Pittsburgh, surging for 11 runs after the fifth inning in a come-from-behind victory.

Starlin Castro got the Yankees moving with a three-run home run off Pirates starter Jameson Taillon in the sixth. Ronald Torreyes followed with a two-run single to give the Yankees their first lead of the day later that inning. After the Pirates battled back to tie it, another five-run outburst in the eighth put the Yankees over the top.

Chris Carter hit a three-run pinch-hit home run off Pirates reliever Felipe Rivero (1-1) to put New York ahead for good. It was Carter's first home run of the season and first with the Yankees after he hit 41 last year with Milwaukee.

Nationals 3, Mets 1

NEW YORK -- Washington's Gio Gonzalez continued his mastery of New York at Citi Field, when the left-hander carried a no-hitter into the sixth and earned the win with 6 1/3 strong innings.

Gonzalez allowed one run on two hits and three walks while striking out six in improving to 9-1 with a 1.62 ERA in 14 career starts at Citi Field. The Nationals (12-5) have won six straight. The Mets (8-10) have lost seven of eight.

The no-hit bid for Gonzalez ended when Juan Lagares delivered a clean single up the middle with none out in the sixth The hit sent Jose Reyes, who led off with a walk, to second. Reyes scored on a one-out single by Asdrubal Cabrera, but Gonzalez struck out Jay Bruce and Neil Walker to end the threat.

Athletics 4, Mariners 3

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Adam Rosales and Ryon Healy hit first-inning home runs, propelling Oakland past Seattle for its fifth straight win.

Right-hander Jharel Cotton (2-2) and four relievers combined to limit the Mariners to nine hits, helping the Athletics win their third in a row over the Mariners to start the four-game series.

Rosales got the game-opening uprising going against Seattle left-hander Ariel Miranda (1-2) with his second homer of the season. After Jed Lowrie followed with a single, Healy belted his third homer of the season, a two-run shot to left field that gave Oakland a 3-1 lead.

Tigers 5, Twins 4

MINNEAPOLIS -- Nicholas Castellanos belted his third homer as Detroit outlasted Minnesota in a long, mistake-filled afternoon game that included a benches-clearing altercation.

Detroit's Justin Upton also launched his third homer and John Hicks had two hits in his season debut after being recalled earlier in the day as Miguel Cabrera went on the disabled list with a strained right groin.

Blaine Hardy (1-0) pitched 1 1/3 innings of relief after Matt Boyd was ejected for throwing behind Minnesota's Miguel Sano. Francisco Rodriguez allowed a solo homer to Jason Castro in the ninth but recorded his sixth save in eight chances.

Angels 5, Blue Jays 4

ANAHEIM -- Andrelton Simmons hit a grand slam in the third inning to turn a tie game into a 5-1 lead, and Tyler Skaggs pitched seven strong innings for the second consecutive start as Los Angeles picked up just its second win in 11 games.

Toronto's Kevin Pillar hit a two-run home run in the seventh off reliever Tyler Yates to extend his hitting streak to 10 games, and Justin Smoak had three hits, including a ninth-inning home run, for Toronto.

Marlins 6, Padres 3 (11 innings).

SAN DIEGO -- Miami scored two runs in the top of the 11th inning on a swinging bunt single and two errors to break a 2-2 tie.

Pinch-hitter Justin Bour led off the inning with a single to center off Padres left-handed rookie reliever Jose Torres. Dee Gordon then chopped a ball 30 feet up the first base line for a hit, and Torres' wild throw to first allowed Bour to score. Gordon kept running on the play and scored when Hunter Renfroe bobbled the ball in the right field corner.

Giancarlo Stanton hit his second homer of the game and third in two nights to cap a four-run 11th to extend Miami's lead to 6-2.

Diamondbacks 11, Dodgers 5

PHOENIX - Yasmany Tomas hit two bases-empty homers and Jake Lamb and Chris Herrmann had two-run homers as Arizona improved its home record to 8-1.

David Peralta set an Arizona franchise record with four doubles and scored three runs.

Arizona has won five of seven games, and the Dodgers have lost five of six.

The Dodgers' Kenta Maeda (1-2) gave up four homers in five innings.

Rockies 12, Giants 3

DENVER -- Backed by a strong offensive performance, rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela gave Colorado another superb start.

The Rockies reached season-highs in runs and hits (14), getting home runs from Mark Reynolds, who had three hits and four RBIs, Trevor Story and Charlie Blackmon.

Senzatela (3-0) held the Giants to one run-- that coming on a Joe Panik homer in the sixth -- and four hits in seven innings with no walks and three strikeouts.

Five losses in six games have dropped the Giants' record to 6-12, the worst in the National League.

Phillies 4, Braves 3 (10 innings)

PHILADELPHIA -- Maikel Franco drove in two runs with a single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th to give Philadelphia a walk-off win.

The Phillies won their third straight game and fourth in five games. Atlanta dropped its fifth consecutive game.

Atlanta's Brandon Phillips sent the game into extra innings with a two-out home run in the ninth to tie the score 2-2.

Rangers 2, Royals 1

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Elvis Andrus lined an RBI single to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift Texas to its third straight win.

The Royals have lost three straight overall and nine consecutive games against the Rangers. Two of the three losses in this series have come in walk-off fashion.

Cardinals 4, Brewers 1

MILWAUKEE -- Aledmys Diaz broke a 1-1 tie with a pinch-hit home run to lead off the seventh inning and the St. Louis bullpen worked three scoreless innings in the Cardinals' victory.

That combination made a winner of Lance Lynn (2-1), who allowed three hits with two walks while striking out seven.

The Cardinals managed just one unearned run off Chase Anderson, who gave up six hits and a walk with six strikeouts.

Indians 7, White Sox 0

CHICAGO -- Carlos Carrasco allowed three hits while pitching eight scoreless innings to help Cleveland extend its winning streak to five games.

The Indians shut out the White Sox on back-to-back nights after Corey Kluber limited them to three hits in a complete-game shutout Friday.

Michael Brantley, Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Ramirez homered for the reigning American League champions.

The White Sox haven't scored in 23 consecutive innings.

Orioles 4, Red Sox 2

BALTIMORE -- Trey Mancini and Jonathan Schoop hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning off Boston knuckleballer Steven Wright, and that helped Baltimore starter Jayson Aquino get his first major league win.

It also extended the Orioles' winning streak to four games.

Aquino (1-0) gave up two runs on six hits in six innings and needed to escape jams in each of his last three innings.

Rays 6, Astros 3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Tampa Bay used a four-run sixth to record its seventh come-from-behind win.

Rays shortstop Tim Beckham had three hits out of the No. 9 spot in the batting order, and he drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth.

Evan Longoria and Peter Bourjos each had two RBIs for the Rays.

Evan Gattis and Jose Altuve hit homers for Houston, which had only two other hits and went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.