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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, July 18


Cleveland @ San Francisco

Game 979-980
July 18, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 14.813
San Francisco
(Blach) 13.293
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-130); Over

Washington @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
July 18, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Jackson) 14.874
LA Angels
(Chavez) 16.923
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-130); Over

LA Dodgers @ Chicago White Sox

Game 975-976
July 18, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 17.953
Chicago White Sox
(Gnzalez) 12.541
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 5 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-300
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-300); Under

Tampa Bay @ Oakland

Game 973-974
July 18, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 14.684
Oakland
(Smith) 16.586
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-105); Over

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 971-972
July 18, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Boyd) 16.795
Kansas City
(Wood) 14.438
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-120
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+100); Under

Seattle @ Houston

Game 969-970
July 18, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gaviglio) 15.500
Houston
(Peacock) 16.618
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-200); Over

NY Yankees @ Minnesota

Game 967-968
July 18, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Cessa) 15.889
Minnesota
(Colon) 13.893
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-125
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-125); Under

Toronto @ Boston

Game 965-966
July 18, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Happ) 14.011
Boston
(Johnson) 14.982
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A

Texas @ Baltimore

Game 963-964
July 18, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Ross) 15.345
Baltimore
(Bundy) 13.271
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-120
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+100); Under

San Diego @ Colorado

Game 961-962
July 18, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lamet) 16.527
Colorado
(Senztela) 13.056
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-155
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+135); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta

Game 959-960
July 18, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 14.992
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 16.046
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+100); Under

Arizona @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
July 18, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 11.558
Cincinnati
(Romano) 15.079
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-140
10
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+120); Under

Philadelphia @ Miami

Game 955-956
July 18, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Velsquez) 16.586
Miami
(Conley) 14.699
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+120); Over

St. Louis @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
July 18, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 14.138
NY Mets
(Montero) 15.779
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+100); Over

Milwaukee @ Pittsburgh

Game 951-952
July 18, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Guerra) 17.469
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 13.932
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+135); Under

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MLB

Tuesday, July 18

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Baltimore is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Texas

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing Milwaukee

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. NY METS
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of St. Louis's last 14 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 14 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:35 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ATLANTA
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

8:08 PM
NY YANKEES vs. MINNESOTA
NY Yankees are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing NY Yankees
Minnesota is 4-13 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

8:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:15 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home

8:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing San Diego

10:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

10:07 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 15 games when playing LA Angels
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home

10:15 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Cleveland is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, July 18

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MILWAUKEE (52 - 43) at PITTSBURGH (45 - 48) - 7:05 PM
JUNIOR GUERRA (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 156-114 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in home games in July games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 621-553 (+62.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 406-417 (+36.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 52-43 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-19 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-25 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-34 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-19 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GUERRA is 11-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUERRA is 13-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 62-65 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 84-104 (-31.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 92-110 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

JUNIOR GUERRA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GUERRA is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.1 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
NOVA is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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ST LOUIS (45 - 47) at NY METS (41 - 49) - 7:10 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. RAFAEL MONTERO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 45-47 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 86-86 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-38 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 67-56 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 41-49 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 21-26 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 45-45 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-39 (-15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 28-35 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 9-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. NY METS since 1997
WACHA is 3-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (30 - 61) at MIAMI (42 - 49) - 7:10 PM
VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-61 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-25 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-36 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-40 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-44 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 391-348 (+49.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-51 (+16.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 12-20 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
MIAMI is 91-108 (-23.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 2-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

ADAM CONLEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CONLEY is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.47 and a WHIP of 1.239.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

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ARIZONA (53 - 39) at CINCINNATI (39 - 53) - 7:10 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. SAL ROMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 10-25 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
RAY is 13-26 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 53-39 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 38-25 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 43-27 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 119-82 (+29.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
RAY is 0-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

SAL ROMANO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (47 - 45) at ATLANTA (45 - 46) - 7:35 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. SEAN NEWCOMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-45 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 417-446 (-95.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 233-272 (-70.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-24 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 801-762 (-161.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LACKEY is 68-89 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 12-16 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 45-46 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 25-14 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 90-103 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 52-66 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 23-23 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-20 (+16.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS 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=+1.1 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LACKEY is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.110.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (40 - 52) at COLORADO (54 - 41) - 8:40 PM
DINELSON LAMET (R) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 54-41 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 27-21 (+7.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 30-23 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 80-93 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 22-25 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 68-56 (-42.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
COLORADO is 233-306 (-79.6 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-4 (+0.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

DINELSON LAMET vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SENZATELA is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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TEXAS (45 - 47) at BALTIMORE (43 - 49) - 7:05 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 5-14 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 131-123 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 76-50 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 56-36 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 95-84 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 72-59 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 56-28 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 140-117 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 109-104 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 40-24 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 101-81 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 107-88 (+21.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 100-91 (+19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

TYSON ROSS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ROSS is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 20.25 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. TEXAS since 1997
BUNDY is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.286.
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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TORONTO (43 - 49) at BOSTON (52 - 42) - 7:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. BRIAN JOHNSON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-2 (+3.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. BOSTON since 1997
HAPP is 5-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 8-4 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.7 units)

BRIAN JOHNSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
JOHNSON is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (47 - 44) at MINNESOTA (47 - 45) - 8:10 PM
LUIS CESSA (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 10-22 (-13.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-45 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-31 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLON is 13-4 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 72-62 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-50 (-19.2 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 51-79 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-43 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 30-48 (-20.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 96-87 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

LUIS CESSA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

BARTOLO COLON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
COLON is 7-8 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 11-10 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+1.4 units)

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SEATTLE (47 - 47) at HOUSTON (62 - 31) - 8:10 PM
SAM GAVIGLIO (R) vs. BRAD PEACOCK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 62-31 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 37-9 (+19.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 30-13 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 43-24 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 47-19 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-4 (+1.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

SAM GAVIGLIO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GAVIGLIO is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRAD PEACOCK vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PEACOCK is 2-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 3-5 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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DETROIT (42 - 49) at KANSAS CITY (45 - 46) - 8:15 PM
MATT BOYD (L) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 326-415 (-93.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 16-24 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-46 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 74-51 (+22.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 72-56 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-2 (+2.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

MATT BOYD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BOYD is 1-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 9.11 and a WHIP of 1.912.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.6 units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. DETROIT since 1997
WOOD is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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TAMPA BAY (50 - 44) at OAKLAND (42 - 51) - 10:05 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. CHRIS SMITH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 50-43 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-26 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 179-238 (-50.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 95-116 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-68 (-27.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 54-90 (-32.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SNELL is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS SMITH vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (64 - 29) at CHI WHITE SOX (38 - 52) - 8:10 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 66-64 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 22-31 (-17.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 12-21 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 95-121 (-41.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 43-45 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 79-79 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 29-40 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 11-19 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 53-52 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 13-9 (+15.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +175 or more since 1997.
GONZALEZ is 31-15 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 64-29 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KERSHAW is 37-7 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KERSHAW is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (56 - 36) at LA ANGELS (46 - 49) - 10:05 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-18 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
JACKSON is 53-74 (-29.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 216-170 (+37.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 12-2 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-17 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-15 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-8 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.

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

EDWIN JACKSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
JACKSON is 3-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.521.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-5.0 units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (48 - 43) at SAN FRANCISCO (35 - 59) - 10:15 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. TY BLACH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 48-43 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-11 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
CLEVELAND is 28-31 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-25 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 77-42 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 39-22 (+14.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-59 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-47 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-25 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 80-91 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-41 (-23.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-35 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

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

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TY BLACH vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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Tuesday's Best Bet
July 18, 2017

Tuesday MLB Best Bet (8:10 p.m. ET)
Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros

BetOnline.ag - Odds: Seattle (+166), Houston (-176); Total set at 9.5

The Mariners and Astros had a wild opener to this series last night as it was a back-and-forth slugfest that needed extra innings to be decided. The slugging didn't stop there either as Seattle opened the 10th inning with a pair of HR's to eventually earn a 9-7 victory over the AL West leaders and would love to clinch a series win tonight.

These games are much more important to the Mariners who are in the thick of the Wild Card chase, as opposed to Houston who already has the AL West division locked up. That motivation angle is something to always consider with Houston games going forward, and with their All-Star shortshop Carlos Correa leaving last night's game early with a hand injury and a potential trip to the DL looming, the health angle is another one to consider with the Astros over the next few months.

Staying healthy for a deep playoff run is Houston's primary concern these days and although it's more of a “big picture” type deal, bettors can definitely use it to their advantage in the right spots. Is tonight one of those spots?

Odds per - BetOnline.ag

Best Bet: Seattle ML (+166)

Although I've already touched on a few angles that could work negatively for Houston tonight, they are simply additional factors behind the basis of this ML play on Seattle. The Mariners have come out of the break on fire with a 4-0 SU record and they've done it despite some mediocre performances from their starting pitchers.

Tonight's starter Sam Gaviglio had a rough ending to the first half of his season with an 0-3 SU run over his final three starts (one of those vs. Houston), but the time off should have helped and he'll likely get much more support from his teammates who are playing much better at the moment.

Even in the 5-2 loss to Houston that Gaviglio started at the end of June, he didn't pitch horribly as he went six full innings in the start, and that's something only James Paxton can say he's done for Seattle since they returned from last week's time off. If Gaviglio can accomplish a similar feat tonight and the Mariners offense continues to cash in on their opportunities, they'll definitely have a better chance to win this evening than this line suggests.

Speaking of that Seattle offense, they get to face a guy in Brad Peacock who has filled in admirably for Houston this year with all their pitching injuries. However, Peacock's “average” numbers are continually masked by the astronomical run support he's gotten from his teammates this year.

Despite what the 7-1 SU record and 2.63 ERA suggests on Peacock, he's nowhere near as good as that and if it weren't for the 8.3 runs/game he's gotten in support, things would be a lot worse. Houston has scored 16 and 19 runs alone in his last two outings and when your teammates have clinched the game early like that, strong pitching statistics are sure to follow.

I say that because when a pitcher is up big, he can simply go out there and attack the strikezone and force the guys to hit it all over the park. Gone are the worries of trying to pick corners on key guys in tight spots – which leads to walks – and there are no stressful moments for the guy on the mound. That's the type of ease Peacock has been pitching with his last few outings and it's definitely worked to his advantage.

However, with the way the Mariners have been playing of late, and the likelihood of Correa on the bench regardless of a DL spot or not, I wouldn't be so sure Peacock will get that run support he's thrived on this year. If that's the case, look for him to find himself in some high leverage situations that he hasn't experienced in awhile and hopefully for the sake of this wager will be his undoing.

Both of Houston's losses with Peacock on the hill this year have come at home against division rivals, and Seattle's got a great chance to add their name to that list tonight.

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Tuesday's Diamond Notes
July 18, 2017

Hottest team: Nationals (5-0 past five games, 9-2 past 11 overall)

The Nationals completed a four-game sweep of their wrap-around series with the Reds in Cincinnati on Monday afternoon, outscoring the Redlegs by a 35-12 score. Now, they'll try their hand at interleague play in Southern California against the Angels and they'll really put the winning streak to the test with retread Edwin Jackson on the bump. The veteran right-hander appeared in three relief appearances for the Orioles this season, allowing four earned runs and 11 hits over five innings. Jackson won just two of his final eight starts last season for San Diego.

Coldest team: Diamondbacks (0-5 past five games, 1-8 past nine overall)

The Diamondbacks have really the skids lately, dropping five in a row. They've hit rock-bottom with a three-game sweep in Atlanta. Now, their road trip continues in Cincinnati. They dropped two of three to the Reds just before the All-Star break, so they're certainly looking to exact a little revenge. Arizona has dropped six in a row on the road, although they're 7-3 over their past 10 road games against a right-handed starter. And they send All-Star Robbie Ray to the mound. Arizona is 5-0 over his past five starts against a team with a losing overall record, 4-1 in his past five outings on the road and 7-2 over his past nine assignments overall. The D-Backs have won six of their past eight trips to Great American Ball Park on the banks of the Ohio River.

Hottest pitcher: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers (14-2, 2.18 ERA)

The All-Star Kershaw takes the hill at Guaranteed Rate Park on the south side of Chicago in search of his 15th victory. He has posted a 14-2 record, 2.18 ERA and 159 strikeouts through 132 1/3 innings across 19 starts so far this season while holding the opposition to a .195 batting average. He also sports an impressive 0.88 WHIP, second-best in the majors behind Washington's Max Scherzer. Los Angeles has won four straight interleague games, six of the past seven on the road and 42 of 53 overall. They're even better with their ace, going 7-0 in Kershaw's past seven interleague assignments, 6-0 in his past six against the AL Central and 45-9 across his past 54 starts overall. Dominance.

Coldest pitcher: John Lackey, Cubs (5-9, 5.20 ERA)

The veteran Lackey gets another chance to prove himself, but so far this season has been a complete disaster. He sits four games under .500 on the season through 17 starts, issuing 30 walks with 86 strikeouts and a dismal 1.33 WHIP across 98 2/3 innings. Opponents are having moderate success against him, posting a .264 average with 101 hits, better than one per frame. Most of the damage has come via the home run, as Lackey has served up 24 bombs, tied for second-most in the majors and most overall in the NL. The Cubs are just 1-4 over his past five road starts and 0-4 in his past four tries against NL East foes. The good news is Chicago will be facing a left-handed starter, and they're 7-0 in their past seven tries against southpaws.

Biggest UNDER run: Angels (6-0-2 past eight games, 13-3-2 past 18 overall)

The 'under' has been a solid play in Angels games lately, as their offense has been really struggling and their pitching staff has been doing a good job. The Angels welcomed Mike Trout (thumb) back to the lineup after the All-Star break, but so far he hasn't made much of a difference. They're averaging just 2.7 runs per game in three outings since returning, and 2.6 runs per game over the past 17 outings overall. While they cut break out against journeyman Edwin Jackson on Tuesday, they have to face Gio Gonzalez (8-4, 2.66 ERA) on Wednesday in what might be another slam-dunk 'under' result.

Biggest OVER run: Astros (10-2-1 past 13 games overall)

The final two games of Houston's series against Minnesota resulted in a pair of 'under' plays, but it was right back to big offensive numbers in the series opener against Seattle. The teams combined for 16 runs in a 9-7 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. With Sam Gaviglio against Brad Peacock on Tuesday, it's not exactly Sandy Koufax against Warren Spahn, so another 'over' result could follow. The over is 8-3 in Houston's past 11 at home, 12-3-1 in their past 16 overall and 7-1 when facing a starting pitcher with a WHIP over 1.30. While the under is 11-5 across Peacock's past 16 outings overall, the over is a perfect 4-0 in Houston's past four home games against a team with a losing road mark.

Matchup to watch: Athletics vs. Rays

The Rays have looked quite rejuvenated since the All-Star break. They're 3-1 in four games since the break, and 5-1 over their past six overall. Pitching has been a major part of their success, as Tampa Bay's pitching staff is allowing just 2.2 runs per game across the past six outings. As you can imagine, that's good for the 'under', too, going 4-1-1 during the span. The Athletics fired out of the chute with a three-game sweep of the Indians, but they fell back to Earth with a 3-2 loss in the series opener against Tampa Bay. Like Tampa, the A's have been getting quite the performance on the mound lately. Oakland's staff is allowing just 2.7 runs per game over the past six outings, so an 'under' looks mighty attractive on Tuesday.

Betcha didn’t know: Fellow handicapper Kevin Rogers, who can be followed on Twitter at VIROGERS, pointed out that Tuesday's Arizona-Cincinnati matchup features Ray-Romano, perhaps one of the funniest matchups on the board this season. It's not quite Fister-Furbush from a couple of seasons ago, or Dickey-Wang, but Ray-Romano is pretty good. There have been some quality pitcher-catcher combinations over the years, such as Buck-Hunter, Lyon-Treanor, Ellis-Eiland, May-Flowers and Peavy-Herrmann, just in case you were wondering.

Biggest public favorite: Dodgers (-255) at White Sox

Biggest public underdog: Rays (+110) at Athletics

Biggest line move: Braves (+130 to -105) vs. Cubs

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TUESDAY, JULY 18

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIL at PIT 07:05 PM

MIL +130

TEX at BAL 07:05 PM

U 10.5

TOR at BOS 07:10 PM

O 10.0

PHI at MIA 07:10 PM

PHI +115

O 9.0

ARI at CIN 07:10 PM

U 9.5

STL at NYM 07:10 PM

NYM +100

U 9.5

CHC at ATL 07:35 PM

U 9.5

NYY at MIN 08:10 PM

O 10.5

LAD at CHW 08:10 PM

U 8.5

SEA at HOU 08:10 PM

O 9.5

DET at KC 08:15 PM

O 10.5

SD at COL 08:40 PM

O 11.5

TB at OAK 10:05 PM

U 9.0

WAS at LAA 10:07 PM

WAS +110

CLE at SF 10:15 PM

O 8.0

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MLB roundup: Cardinals' Wacha three-hits Mets 5-0
July 18, 2017

CHICAGO -- Clayton Kershaw earned his major-league-leading 15th win as he tossed seven shutout innings in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 1-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

Kershaw (15-2) extended his unbeaten streak to 14 starts since May 6, a stretch that includes 11 victories. He allowed seven hits and one walk while striking out seven.

Pedro Baez pitched the eighth, and closer Kenley Jansen worked the ninth for his 24th save as Los Angeles won its 10th straight game. The lone run scored on Cody Bellinger's first-inning single.

Chris Taylor went a career-high-tying 4-for-5 and scored while Bellinger was 2-for-2 with two walks. Chicago's Miguel Gonzalez (4-9) worked six innings in losing his fourth straight and ninth in his past 10 starts.

Cardinals 5, Mets 0

NEW YORK -- Michael Wacha tossed a three-hitter for his first career complete game as St. Louis shutout New York.

Matt Carpenter had four hits -- his 11th career four-hit game -- for St. Louis. Wacha (7-3) allowed only a two-out single to Yoenis Cespedes in the first, a one-out double to Michael Conforto in the sixth and a leadoff single to Conforto in the ninth.

Wacha, who also helped his cause by going 1-for-4 with a run-scoring fielder's choice grounder, has won his last four starts -- a stretch in which he's allowed three runs over 26 2/3 innings.

Diamondbacks 11, Reds 2

CINCINNATI -- Chris Hermann and Rey Fuentes homered, and Arizona tied a season high with nine extra-base hits while snapping a season-high five-game losing streak.

On a night when they acquired slugging outfielder J.D. Martinez in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, the Diamondbacks saw their struggling offense erupt for six runs in the fifth inning. David Peralta went 3-for-5 with a double and RBI for Arizona.

Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray (9-4) allowed two runs on four hits in six innings and retired seven of the final eight batters he faced. He recorded his 500th career strikeout in the fourth inning and finished with four on the night.

Orioles 12, Rangers 1

BALTIMORE -- Chris Davis homered twice, including a grand slam, and drove in a career-high six runs as Baltimore banged out four homers to beat Texas.

Davis hit a two-run shot in the first as the Orioles scored six times against the Rangers' Tyson Ross (2-2). The grand slam came off Austin Bibens-Dirkx in the fourth and broke the game open, giving the Orioles a 10-1 lead.

Trey Mancini and Seth Smith hit the other Orioles homers. Mancini's was a two-run bomb during in the first, while Smith led off the eighth with a solo shot.

Astros 6, Mariners 2

HOUSTON -- Evan Gattis belted two home runs and Brad Peacock produced the best start of his career as Houston beat Seattle.

Gattis socked both homers, his ninth and 10th on the season, off Sam Gaviglio (3-5). Jose Altuve finished 3-for-4 with an RBI for the Astros. Every starter excluding Yuli Gurriel reached base at least once.

Peacock (8-1) extended his winning streak to five consecutive starts, limiting the Mariners to one run on three hits and one walk over a season-high seven innings. Peacock recorded nine strikeouts.

Yankees 6, Twins 3

MINNEAPOLIS -- Didi Gregorius had three hits, including a two-run homer in a five-run fifth inning, and New York spoiled Bartolo Colon's Minnesota debut.

Ronald Torreyes added three hits for the Yankees. Aaron Judge had two hits, a walk, two runs and an RBI, and Gary Sanchez added two hits and two RBIs for New York, which has won 11 of its past 14 games against Minnesota.

The 44-year-old Colon (2-9), pitching for his 10th team, gave up four runs on eight hits in four-plus innings. His ERA rose to 8.19 in 14 major league starts this season with the first 13 coming with Atlanta.

Pirates 4, Brewers 3

PITTSBURGH -- Francisco Cervelli and Josh Harrison homered and David Freese provided the go-ahead single -- all in a four-run sixth inning -- as Pittsburgh rallied past Milwaukee.

The Pirates' Starling Marte received a warm reception in his first game after serving an 80-game suspension for PED use, walking after Cervelli's solo shot and scored on Harrison's blast. Marte made a sliding catch of Ryan Braun's soft line drive to end the first.

Travis Shaw's three-run homer off the Pirates' Ivan Nova (10-6) in the third inning was the extent of the Brewers' offense.

Rockies 9, Padres 7

DENVER -- Slumping Carlos Gonzalez drove in three runs and Mark Reynolds ended a long homer drought as Colorado held off San Diego.

After the Padres struck for three runs in the first, Reynolds hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the inning. It was his 20th homer but first in 55 at-bats since June 26.

Gonzalez's two-run double highlighted a four-run fifth that gave the Rockies a 6-4 lead. He singled home a run in the sixth that put the Colorado ahead 9-6. The double was Gonzalez's first extra-base hits since June 21.

Tigers 9, Royals 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Nicholas Castellanos had four hits, including a pair of solo home runs, and drove in five runs as Detroit beat fading Kansas City.

The four hits and five RBIs equaled career highs for Castellanos. He tripled home a pair of runs to cap off a five-run second inning. Castellanos homered in the fifth and seventh innings and his eighth-inning two-out single scored Dixon Machado.

The Tigers' Matthew Boyd (3-5), who was 0-2 with a 13.17 ERA in his first four career starts at Kauffman Stadium, yielded three runs on four hits, a hit batter and a sacrifice fly in the first before settling down. He pitched six innings.

Phillies 5, Marlins 2

MIAMI -- Maikel Franco's home run overshadowed another shot by Giancarlo Stanton as Philadelphia defeated Miami.

Franco's solo blast to left-center field broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth inning. It was his 14th homer of the season and his fourth this month while his past three homers have broken deadlocks.

All-Star reliever Pat Neshek (3-2) threw one scoreless inning to earn the win for the Phillies (31-61), who have the worst record in the majors. Hector Neris tossed a perfect ninth inning for his ninth save.

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Wednesday’s six-pack

Odds on non-favorites to win the British Open this week……..

60-1— Rafael Cabrera-Bello

80-1— Charl Schwartzel

100-1— Jason Dufner

125-1— Bill Haas

150-1— Bubba Watson

200-1— Billy Horschel

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Wednesday’s List of 13: Mid-week musings…….

13) TheMMQB.com ran a very interesting feature this week— an all-time draft of NFL players, with some veteran NFL minds drafting the players. Bill Polian, Ernie Accorsi, Dan Fouts, Gil Brandt were four of the 12 people picking teams.

None of this solves anything, but it is great fodder for debate. Here are the 12 QB’s who were taken, in the order they were selected.

1) Unitas 2) Brady 3) Otto Graham 4) Montana 5) Elway 6) Staubach 7) Manning 8) Bradshaw 9) Rodgers 10) Favre 11) Marino 12) Aikman

12) Other highlights of the draft:
— Lawrence Taylor was the first player taken. I have a friend Scott who knows more about football than anyone I know— when he reads that, he is not going to like it.
— Dan Fouts drafted Terry Bradshaw; he should’ve drafted Dan Fouts, who was better than Bradshaw and Aikman.
— Fouts drafted Ray Guy in the first round; I don’t have an explanation for that.
— Sammy Baugh got drafted, but as a punter, not a QB.
— Each team also drafted a coach; here are the 12 coaches picked, in order:

1) Lombardi 2) Walsh 3) Levy/Dungy (co-coach— Bill Polian did that) 4) Noll 5) Shula 6) Gibbs 7) Landry 8) Belichick 9) Coryell 10) Paul Brown 11) Curly Lambeau 12) Madden

No Parcells is weird; picking your buddies Levy/Dungy over Belichick is plain stupid. George Allen could be in this group of 12, but some of these guys just took their friends. Then again, if I was picking a team, my coach undoubtedly would’ve been Dick Vermeil. ��

Again, the whole draft is on TheMMQB.com. It is kind of fun to look through.

11) Best coaches who were left out: Parcells, Vermeil, Hank Stram, Bud Grant, Jimmy Johnson, Tom Flores, Sid Gillman.

10) Best QB’s who were left out: Bart Starr, Drew Brees, Ken Stabler, Kurt Warner, Jim Kelly, Fran Tarkenton, Steve Young.

9) Dodgers have swept 11 series this year; Clayton Kershaw didn’t pitch in 3 of the 11 series.

8) Announced attendance in Oakland Monday night was 9,736, a very quiet 9,736. It was the A’s smallest home crowd in six years.

When you start selling off players, it may be good business over the long haul, but it sends the message that “we’ve quit for this year.” People don’t like to shell out money to watch teams who have quit for the season.

White Sox are 0-4 since dealing Jose Quintana; A’s are now 1-1 since trading the two relievers to the Nationals. I’m going to track this as teams sell off guys the rest of this month.

7) Former big league 1B James Loney is off to Korea to play for the LG Twins on a $350,000 deal. Eric Thames played over in Korea for three years and now he is back in the majors with Milwaukee.

6) Weird Story of the Day: Cowboys WR Lucky Whitehead is asking for help locating his pitbull Blitz, who was abducted; the thieves are demanding a $10,000 ransom. Seriously, they are.

5) I wish they’d legalize online poker in this country so ESPN would start showing the World Series of Poker again (no one will buy commercial time if online poker is illegal). First prize this year is $8.1M; the final table is set, but I’ve never heard of any of the nine guys.

If you’re the first guy eliminated at the final table, you still bank $1M, so thats not too bad.

4) NBA season is starting October 17 this year, earlier than usual, as the league tries to reduce the amount of back/backs each team plays.

3) Astros’ SS Carlos Correa is out 6-8 weeks (thumb), another victim of the headfirst slide. Guys need to wear that hand protector Mike Trout is wearing now if they want to slide headfirst.

2) White Sox traded Todd Frazier, David Robertson and Shaker High’s Tommy Kahnle to the Bronx for Tyler Clippard (???) and two prospects. According to someone on Twitter who says they know a lot about the minor leagues, White Sox have 10 of the top 68 prospects in the minors, but top prospect Yoan Moncada is now headed to the Windy City.

1) Arizona acquired free agent-to-be JD Martinez from Detroit for three prospects. Guy on MLB Network said the three prospects aren’t that great, and that Arizona got off cheap on the deal.

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Wednesday’s games
National League

Brewers @ Pirates
Davies is 4-0, 4.44 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Milwaukee is 7-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-6-3

Cole is 4-1, 3.38 in his last six starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Pirates are 6-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-11-4

Milwaukee lost its last three games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Pittsburgh won nine of last 11 games; under is 14-2 in their last 16 home games.

Cardinals @ Mets
Leake is 1-1, 5.02 in his last five starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten. St Louis is 5-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-3

deGrom is 6-0, 1.91 in his last six starts (under 4-2). Mets won his last four home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-5-1

Cardinals won three of their last four games; under is 6-0-1 in their last seven games. New York lost its last three games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.

Phillies @ Marlins
Pivetta is 1-2, 7.89 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Phillies are 2-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-7-2

Straily is 3-0, 2.45 in his last six starts (under 4-2); Miami is 5-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-6-1

Phillies lost eight of last 11 games; under is 10-2-1 in their last 13 games. Miami lost six of its last seven home games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 home games.

Diamondbacks @ Reds
Greinke is 3-0, 1.42 in his last three starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Arizona is 3-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5-2

Adelman is 0-3, 7.54 in his last three starts (under 2-0-1). Reds are 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-8-1

Arizona lost five of its last six games; under is 4-2 in their last six games. Cincinnati lost its last six home games; under is 5-3 in their last eight home games.

Cubs @ Braves
Montgomery is 0-3, 8.38 in his last four starts (under 4-3). Cubs are 1-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-3-1

Dickey is 2-0, 1.09 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Atlanta won his last six home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-5-3

Cubs won their last six road games; under is 14-4 in their last 18 road games. Atlanta is 3-5 in its last eight home games; over is 5-3 in their last eight games overall.

Padres @ Rockies
Richard is 0-2, 6.18 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. San Diego is 3-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-8-1

Gray is 2-1, 6.58 in six starts this year (under 3-2-1). Colorado won both his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-2-1

San Diego lost its last three road games; over is 4-0-1 in their last five games. Rockies are 7-5 in their last 12 games; under is 10-6-1 in their last 17 games.

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American League
Rangers @ Orioles
Perez is 3-0, 6.00 in his last four starts; Texas scored 31 runs in those games (over 3-1). Rangers are 2-4 in his road starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 6-8-3

Gausman is 2-3, 7.60 in his last seven starts; over is 9-4 in his last 13. Orioles are 7-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-11

Rangers lost their last three games (under 7-1-1). Baltimore lost 8 of last 12 games- over is 6-3 in their last nine games.

Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Sanchez is 1-2, 5.34 in seven starts this year (under 4-2-1). Toronto is 1-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-4-1

Pomeranz is 3-0, 3.13 in his last four starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Boston is 7-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-8

Blue Jays lost four of last six games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Boston lost seven of last 11 games; under is 7-2-2 in their last 11 games.

New York @ Minnesota
Montgomery is 2-0, 3.76 in his last five starts; over is 6-0-1 in his last seven. New York is 3-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-7-1

Berrios is 1-2, 9.47 in his last four starts; his last three starts went over. Twins are 4-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-4-1

New York lost seven of last 11 games; under is 7-0-1 in their last eight games. Twins lost five of last seven games; under is 11-6 in their last 17 games.

Mariners @ Astros
Paxton is 3-0, 2.33 in his last three starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. battle split his six road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-4-3

Morton is 2-0, 4.00 in his last three starts; over is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Houston is 6-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-3-2

Mariners won five of their last six games; under is 5-2 in their last seven. Houston is 9-4 in its last 13 games; over is 13-5 in their last 18 games.

Tigers @ Royals
Verlander is 0-3, 6.32 in his last three starts; over is 6-4-1 in his last 11. Detroit is 2-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-9-3

Hammel is 0-2, 6.14 in his last four starts; over is 7-5 in his last 12. Royals are 2-9 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-10-3

Detroit won five of last six games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten road games. Kansas City lost seven of its last eight games; under is 52–1 in their last eight games.

Rays @ A’s
Faria is 4-0, 2.20 in seven MLB starts (under 4-2-1). Rays are 4-0 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-0-2

Gray is 3-1, 1.67 in his last four starts (under 3-1). A’s are 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-5

Rays won six of last seven games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Oakland won seven of last 11 games, but lost last two; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.

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Interleague

Dodgers @ White Sox
Maeda is 3-1, 3.05 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Dodgers are 4-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-5-1

Rodon is 1-2, 5.94 in three starts this year (over 1-1-1). Chicago lost his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-2

Dodgers won their last ten games; under is 8-2-2 in their last 12 games. White Sox lost their last five games; under is 5-1 in their last six games.

Nationals @ Angels
Gonzalez is 3-3, 2.18 in his last six starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Washington is 7-3 in his road starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 12-4-3

Nolasco is 2-1, 3.38 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1). Angels are 3-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-9-4

Washington won its last six games; over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Angels are 4-10 in last 14 games; under is 7-1-1 in their last nine games.

Indians @ Giants
Carrasco is 5-1, 4.17 in his last seven starts (under 5-2). Cleveland is 8-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-6-1

Cain is 0-7, 7.26 in his last nine starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Giants are 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-11-1

Indians lost five of their last six games; under is 10-5-2 in their last 17 games. Giants lost seven of last nine games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Mil-Pitt: Davies 13-6; Cole 11-8
StL-NY: Leake 8-10; deGrom 12-6
Phil-Mia: Pivetta 3-9; Straily 11-8
Az-Cin: Greinke 13-5; Adelman 6-10
Chi-Atl: Montgomery 2-5; Dickey 11-7
SD-Col: Richard 7-12; Gray 5-1

American League
Tex-Balt: Perez 7-10; Gausman 9-11
Tor-Bos: Sanchez 3-4; Pomeranz 12-6
NY-Min: Montgomery 7-10; Berrios 8-4
Sea-Hst: Paxton 9-6; Morton 8-4
Det-KC: Verlander 8-11; Hammel 4-14
TB-A’s: Faria 6-1; Gray 7-7

Interleague
LA-Chi: Maeda 10-4; Rodon 1-2
Wsh-LA: Gonzalez 10-9; Nolasco 5-14
Clev-SF: Carrasco 14-4; Cain 7-10

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Mil-Pitt: Davies 7-19; Cole 7-19 (4 of last 4)
StL-NY: Leake 3-18; deGrom 7-18
Phil-Mia: Pivetta 4-12; Straily 4-19
Az-Cin: Greinke 1-18; Adelman 5-16
Chi-Atl: Montgomery 2-7; Dickey 6-18
SD-Col: Richard 5-19; Gray 1-6

American League
Tex-Balt: Perez 6-17; Gausman 6-20
Tor-Bos: Sanchez 1-7; Pomeranz 5-18
NY-Min: Montgomery 4-17; Berrios 3-12
Sea-Hst: Paxton 1-15; Morton 1-12
Det-KC: Verlander 6-19; Hammel 1-18
TB-A’s: Faria 2-7; Gray 2-14

Interleague
LA-Chi: Maeda 6-14; Rodon 1-3
Wsh-LA: Gonzalez 6-19; Nolasco 6-19
Clev-SF: Carrasco 3-18; Cain 6-17

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Umpires
National League
Mil-Pitt: Under is 6-1 in last seven Winters games.
StL-NY: Road team won seven of last nine Rackley games.
Phil-Mia: Last five Hudson games stayed under total.
Az-Cin: Last five Cederstrom games stayed under total.
Chi-Atl: Last three Hickox games stayed under total.
SD-Col: Under is 5-2-1 in last eight May games.

American League
Tex-Balt: Three of last four Scheurwater games went over.
Tor-Bos: Last seven Baker games went over the total.
NY-Min: Over is 8-4-1 in last 13 Wolcott games.
Sea-Hst: Five of last six Danley games stayed under.
Det-KC: Four of last five Carapazza games stayed under.
TB-A’s: Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Reynolds games.

Interleague
Wsh-LAA: Underdogs won last four Blaser games; last three stayed under.
LA-Chi: Last four Kellogg games went over the total.
Clev-SF: Seven of last eight Hoberg games went over.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 45-37 AL, favorites -$801
AL @ NL– 48-45 NL, favorites -$418
Total: 90-85 AL, favorites -$1,219

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 46-39-2
AL @ NL: Over 48-39-3
Total: Over 94-78-5

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/18/17
Ariz 15-20-10……27-14–7……….41-34
Atl 20-19-6……19-24-4………..39-43
Cubs 22-24-3……20-19-5………..42-43
Reds 14-27-4……18-27–3…………32-54
Colo 27-17-6…….24-19-2……….51-36
LA 21-18-5…….33-13-4……….54-31
Miami 19-23-3…….23-18-6……..42-41
Milw 23-14-7…….25-20-7………47-34
Mets 22-19-2……..21-24-3………43-43
Philly 11-29-11……14-20-7……….25-49
Pitt 22-21-3…..18-22-8………..40-43
St. Louis 18-19-6……28-15-7……….46-34
SD 12-29-5……..24-19–4………36-48
SF 10-35-7……..17-21-5……….30-56
Wash 33-12-3……21-17-7………….54-29

Orioles 16-27-4……..19-24-3………35-51
Boston 20-24-6………20-23-2…….40-47
White Sox 16-28-6……..18-20–3……..34-47
Cleveland 22-19-6……..20-20-5……..41-39
Detroit 18-22-6…….23-19-4……..41-41
Astros 23-13-8……..31-16-4……..54-29
KC 15-22-7………21-19-8…….36-41
Angels 18-25-7………19-17-10………37-42
Twins 23-14-6………20-25-5……..43-38
NYY 21-25-3……….25-15-3…..…46-40
A’s 13-24-7……..22-18-10……..35-42
Seattle 16-25-6……..23-18-8……..39-43
TB 23-16-10……..29-11-6……..52-27
Texas 24-15-9……..20-17-8………44-32
Toronto 19-25-3……..15-23-8……..34-48

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/18/17)
Ariz 13-45……..18-48………..31
Atl 8-45……..13-47…………21
Cubs 14-49……..16-44……….30
Reds 18-45……..18-48……….36
Colo 12-50……..15-46..……..27
LA 13-44……..19-50..……..32
Miami 18-45……..16-47………34
Milw 18-44……20-52…..…..38
Mets 19-43……..16-48……….35
Philly 14-51……..11-41………..25
Pitt 12-46……..15-48……….27
StL 12-43……..14-50………..26
SD 19-46……..14-47…………33
SF 12-52……..11-43…………23
Wash 20-48……..20-45………40

Orioles 7-47……..16-47……….23
Boston 15-50……..10-45………25
White Sox 15-50……12-41……….27
Clev 9-47……..14-45……….23
Detroit 9-46…….20-46……….29
Astros 14-44……..21-50………35
KC 9-44……..9-48…………18
Angels 20-50…….11-46……….31
Twins 11-43……..12-50……….23
NYY 11-49……..14-43………25
A’s 8-44……..15-50……….23
Seattle 16-46…….18-49………34
TB 14-49……..20-46……..34
Texas 15-48……..21-45………36
Toronto 14-47……..9-46……….23

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MLB notebook: D-backs acquire slugger Martinez from Tigers
July 18, 2017

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired right fielder J.D. Martinez from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for three prospects.

Martinez provides a right-handed power bat for the Diamondbacks, who sent minor league infielders Dawel Lugo, Sergio Alcantara and Jose King to the Tigers.

The 29-year-old Martinez missed nearly the first six weeks of the season after suffering a Lisfranc sprain in his right foot during spring training. He was batting .305 with 16 home runs and 39 RBIs in 57 games.

In his fourth year with Detroit, Martinez clubbed 83 homers in his previous three seasons, establishing career highs with 38 blasts and 102 RBIs in 2015.

--Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa will miss six to eight weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb.

Correa suffered the injury during Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners when he jammed the thumb on a swing. He said afterward that he felt a high dose of pain.

The re-examination on Tuesday diagnosed the severity of the injury. Correa said he underwent an MRI exam and will undergo surgery on a yet-to-be-determined date.

At 62-31, the Astros own the second-best record in the majors. They will now be without their 22-year-old star, who is batting .320 with 20 homers and 67 RBIs, for up to two months.

--Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt will miss at least one month due to a sprained MCL in his left knee, manager Craig Counsell said.

Vogt was injured in Monday's game during a collision at home plate with Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chad Kuhl. Vogt also took an inadvertent elbow in the head from Kuhl on the play and had to be helped off the field.

Vogt was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday. Right-hander Junior Guerra (shin) was activated from the disabled list to start Tuesday's game.

Vogt is batting .250 with four homers in 28 at-bats for the Brewers since being claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics. The two-time All-Star hit just .217 with four homers in 157 at-bats with Oakland before being designated for assignment in late June.

--Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Starling Marte was reinstated from Major League Baseball's restricted list after serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Nandrolone.

Marte is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday night and bat leadoff as Pittsburgh (45-48) hosts the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers (52-43) in the second contest of a four-game series.

Infielder Phil Gosselin was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room for Marte, who was batting .241 with two homers and seven RBIs in 13 games this season.

The 28-year-old Dominican made the National League All-Star team for the first time last season when he batted a career-best .311 and set a personal high with 47 stolen bases. He also won a Gold Glove for the second straight season.

--New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird insisted that he wishes to play again this season despite undergoing ankle surgery.

Bird released a statement shortly after the surgery and one day removed from the Yankees announcing that his season likely is over.

"All this time, I have wanted nothing more than to be out there playing the game I love as a member of the New York Yankees," Bird said in the statement. "My season is not over. I plan to do everything in my power to return and help our team win in 2017."

Manager Joe Girardi told reporters that Bird likely would be sidelined six weeks, with the 24-year-old resuming baseball activities in September.

--First baseman James Loney signed a one-year, $350,000 contract with the LG Twins of the Korean Baseball Organization, the team announced.

Loney requested and received his release in May from the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett. He had signed with the club after Freddie Freeman fractured his left wrist, although Atlanta quickly acquired first baseman Matt Adams from the St. Louis Cardinals.

The 33-year-old Loney batted .288 with 108 homers and 669 RBIs during his 11-year major league career. Loney hit .265 with nine homers and 34 RBIs in 100 games last season with the New York Mets.

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LEADING OFF: JD Martinez joins Diamondbacks, Gray auditions
July 18, 2017

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

DONE DEAL

Infielder Todd Frazier and relievers David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle are headed to the Yankees, maybe in time for an afternoon game at Minnesota. New York made an early push for playoff run late Tuesday night, sending reliever Tyler Clippard and three minor leaguers to the last-place White Sox. Chicago is calling up its top prospect, 22-year-old infielder Yoan Moncada, from the minors before its game at home against the Dodgers.

WELCOME

Star outfielder J.D. Martinez joins the Arizona Diamondbacks, a day after they got him from Detroit for a trio of prospects. Martinez is expected to take over in left field and provide sorely needed pop against left-handed pitching. He is hitting .305 with 16 home runs and 39 RBIs going into Arizona's game at Cincinnati. The Diamondbacks are in firm control of a wild-card spot, but far back of the Dodgers in the NL West.

BACK AT 10 AGAIN

The Dodgers can win their 11th straight when they conclude a two-game set against the White Sox. Los Angeles owns the best record in baseball at 65-29 and has won 30 of 34, including its second 10-game winning streak of the season. Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda (7-4, 4.38) will face Chicago lefty Carlos Rodon (1-2, 4.32).

SCOUTING SONNY

Oakland right-hander Sonny Gray may be auditioning for shopping contenders when he starts against Tampa Bay. Gray (5-4, 3.72) has been one of the sharpest pitchers supposedly on the trade block, going 3-1 with a 1.33 ERA in his past four starts. He'll try to extend that run against promising Rays rookie Jacob Faria (4-0, 2.00).

SHOCK JOCK

Chris Christie will have plenty to talk about after catching a foul ball during the Cardinals-Mets game at Citi Field. The embattled soon-to-be-ex-New Jersey governor drew cheers when he made a one-handed snag on a high pop by St. Louis rookie Paul DeJong that bounced in the stands - but once it became clear the fan in a blue shirt and red tie was Christie, those cheers turned to boos. Christie, a Republican who'll leave office in January, had a 15 percent approval rating in recent polls. He tried out this month for a spot on popular New York sports radio station WFAN, and the catch could at least provide fodder for another appearance.

JUST JAKE

Mets ace Jacob deGrom tries to win his seventh straight start when he faces the visiting Cardinals. Snubbed for the NL All-Star team, deGrom (10-3) has a 1.53 ERA during his winning streak.

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Best Bets and Opinions
Date....................... W-L-T................. %...................... Units Record

07/18/2017..............8-9-0............47.06% ......................-7.25
07/17/2017..............8-7-1............53.33%......................+7.75
07/16/2017.............5-10-0............33.33%.....................-20.75
07/15/2017...........10-10-2.............50.00%.....................+4.50
07/14/2017.............10-7-1.............58.82%...................+13.75
07/09/2017.............14-4-2.............77.78%...................+61.75
07/08/2017...............5-8-2.............38.46%....................-16.25
07/07/2017.............11-7-2.............61.11%...................+23.00
07/06/2017............. 6-7-0............. 46.15%..................... -1.75
07/05/2017.......... 11-10-0............. 52.38%.................. +12.75
07/04/2017............ 4-13-0............. 23.53%................... -41.00
07/03/2017.............. 5-9-1............. 35.71%................... -20.75
07/02/2017.............. 5-4-1............. 55.56%.................. +10.75
07/01/2017............ 11-9-0............. 55.00%.................. +11.00

Total:.............113 - 114 - 12............49.77%....................+ 37.60

ATS / Totals
Best Bets:

07/18/2017.........2 - 2................50.00%...........+0.25..........6 - 6...........-0.60
07/17/2017.........1 - 3................25.00%...........- 1.05..........4 - 4...........- 0.40
07/16/2017.........3 - 3................50.00%..........+ 1.55..........1 - 5............-4.50
07/15/2017.........5 - 3................62.50%...........+3.60..........4 - 4...........- 0.40
07/14/2017.........2 - 1................66.66%...........+1.25..........6 - 6...........+2.70
07/09/2017.........5 - 2................71.42%...........+5.15..........5 - 1..........+ 4.90
07/08/2017.........1 - 3................25.00%............-1.75..........4 - 5 - 2......- 1.50
07/07/2017.........4 - 5................44.44%............-0.20...........5 - 1..........+ 3.90
07/06/2017.........2 - 5................28.57%...........- 2.70...........2 - 0..........+ 2.00
07/05/2017.........4 - 3................57,14%...........+3.25.......... 6 - 7...........- 1.70
07/04/2017........ 1 - 5 - 0...........16.66%............-2.40...........3 - 3............- 0.30
07/03/2017.........0 - 5 - 0...........00.00%............-5.00...........2 - 2 - 0.......- 0.20
07/02/2017.........4 - 3 - 0...........57.14%.........+11.75...........2 - 2 - 1.......- 1.00
07/01/2017........ 3 - 3 - 0.......... 50.00%.......... +0.70...........5 - 3...........+ 1.70

Totals:...............37 - 46 - 0.........44.57%..........+ 14.40........53 - 48 - 3......+ 4.60

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MLB

Wednesday, July 19

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

12:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ATLANTA
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs

1:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of NY Yankees's last 18 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-14 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

2:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Seattle

3:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego

3:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

3:45 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cleveland's last 23 games
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Cleveland

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Baltimore is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee

7:08 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. NY METS
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Mets's last 15 games when playing at home against St. Louis
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
Cincinnati is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Arizona

8:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 14-7 SU in their last 21 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 12 games when playing LA Dodgers

8:15 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games

10:08 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LA ANGELS
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LA Angels are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games


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[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, July 19


Washington @ LA Angels

Game 929-930
July 19, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gnzalez) 16.779
LA Angels
(Meyer) 15.018
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-120); Over

LA Dodgers @ Chicago White Sox

Game 927-928
July 19, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 17.521
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 13.072
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-175
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-175); Under

Cleveland @ San Francisco

Game 925-926
July 19, 2017 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 12.464
San Francisco
(Cain) 15.542
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-220
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+190); Over

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 923-924
July 19, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Verlnder) 17.200
Kansas City
(Hammel) 14.003
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-120); Over

Toronto @ Boston

Game 921-922
July 19, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Sanchez) 16.009
Boston
(Pmeranz) 12.985
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-130
10
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+110); Under

Texas @ Baltimore

Game 919-920
July 19, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Perez) 13.602
Baltimore
(Gausman) 15.014
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-130
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-130); Under

Tampa Bay @ Oakland

Game 917-918
July 19, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Faria) 13.784
Oakland
(Gray) 17.386
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-120); Over

Seattle @ Houston

Game 915-916
July 19, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 15.212
Houston
(Morton) 16.906
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-115); Over

NY Yankees @ Minnesota

Game 913-914
July 19, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Mntgmry) 13.390
Minnesota
(Berrios) 16.393
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-105); Under

Arizona @ Cincinnati

Game 911-912
July 19, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 12.505
Cincinnati
(Adleman) 14.132
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+150); Over

St. Louis @ NY Mets

Game 909-910
July 19, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Leake) 16.431
NY Mets
(deGrom) 13.486
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+130); Under

Milwaukee @ Pittsburgh

Game 907-908
July 19, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Davies) 17.415
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 13.986
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+130); Under

San Diego @ Colorado

Game 905-906
July 19, 2017 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 14.198
Colorado
(Gray) 15.165
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-165
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-165); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta

Game 903-904
July 19, 2017 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Mntgmry) 16.667
Atlanta
(Dickey) 15.270
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-140); Over

Philadelphia @ Miami

Game 901-902
July 19, 2017 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Pivetta) 14.105
Miami
(Straily) 17.180
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-180
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-180); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 19

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PHILADELPHIA (31 - 61) at MIAMI (42 - 50) - 12:10 PM
NICK PIVETTA (R) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-61 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-12 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-47 (-23.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
STRAILY is 31-19 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 19-7 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 16-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 14-2 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 19-10 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 91-109 (-24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-3 (+0.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

NICK PIVETTA vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

DANIEL STRAILY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
STRAILY is 2-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 0.77 and a WHIP of 1.628.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (48 - 45) at ATLANTA (45 - 47) - 12:10 PM
MIKE MONTGOMERY (L) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-45 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 418-446 (-94.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 20-22 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-39 (-25.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-24 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 802-762 (-160.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MONTGOMERY is 3-15 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 45-47 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 25-15 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 52-67 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DICKEY is 8-2 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-20 (+17.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.

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

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

R.A. DICKEY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
DICKEY is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.27 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (40 - 53) at COLORADO (55 - 41) - 3:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 55-41 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 28-21 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 24-13 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 18-12 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 31-23 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-26 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 44-36 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 234-306 (-78.6 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-4 (+1.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. COLORADO since 1997
RICHARD is 4-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.568.
His team's record is 7-8 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-6. (+2.8 units)

JON GRAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GRAY is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 0.884.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

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MILWAUKEE (52 - 44) at PITTSBURGH (46 - 48) - 7:05 PM
ZACH DAVIES (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 40-24 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 622-553 (+63.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 407-417 (+37.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 52-44 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 27-27 (+13.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-20 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 10-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-26 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-35 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-67 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIES is 13-6 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 7-1 (+9.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 15-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 85-104 (-30.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 93-110 (-27.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-3 (+3.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DAVIES is 1-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 10.29 and a WHIP of 2.238.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.7 units)

GERRIT COLE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
COLE is 3-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (46 - 47) at NY METS (41 - 50) - 7:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 132-123 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 87-86 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 34-38 (-10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LEAKE is 36-49 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 68-56 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 41-50 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 21-27 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 45-46 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-40 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 21-29 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 9-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. NY METS since 1997
LEAKE is 2-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DEGROM is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.542.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (54 - 39) at CINCINNATI (39 - 54) - 7:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. TIM ADLEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 54-39 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 39-25 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 44-27 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 34-19 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 120-82 (+30.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GREINKE is 29-15 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 20-4 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GREINKE is 8-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 0.926.
His team's record is 9-4 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)

TIM ADLEMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ADLEMAN is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (48 - 44) at MINNESOTA (47 - 46) - 1:10 PM
JORDAN MONTGOMERY (L) vs. JOSE BERRIOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 11-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-46 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 73-62 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-51 (-20.2 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-29 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-92 (-26.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-44 (-21.0 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
MINNESOTA is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JORDAN MONTGOMERY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSE BERRIOS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (47 - 48) at HOUSTON (63 - 31) - 2:10 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 68-83 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 63-31 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 28-10 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-13 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 18-22 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MORTON is 14-35 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-4 (+2.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PAXTON is 2-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.027.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MORTON is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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TAMPA BAY (51 - 44) at OAKLAND (42 - 52) - 3:35 PM
JACOB FARIA (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 51-43 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 39-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FARIA is 6-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 179-239 (-51.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 95-117 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 63-80 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-32 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-1 (+3.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JACOB FARIA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

SONNY GRAY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GRAY is 2-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.336.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-6. (-6.2 units)

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TEXAS (45 - 48) at BALTIMORE (44 - 49) - 7:05 PM
MARTIN PEREZ (L) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 5-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 132-123 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-49 (+16.1 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 77-50 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-36 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 73-59 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-28 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 140-118 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 109-105 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 101-82 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 107-89 (+20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-12 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 100-92 (+18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 25-15 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PEREZ is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
GAUSMAN is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.360.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

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TORONTO (43 - 50) at BOSTON (53 - 42) - 7:10 PM
AARON SANCHEZ (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 43-50 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 16-26 (-13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 24-34 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 8-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 386-339 (-92.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 24-27 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
POMERANZ is 14-30 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-2 (+4.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

AARON SANCHEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.081.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
POMERANZ is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.628.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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DETROIT (43 - 49) at KANSAS CITY (45 - 47) - 8:15 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 327-415 (-92.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 28-39 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
VERLANDER is 60-74 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 1-7 (-7.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 126-128 (+5.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 74-52 (+21.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 72-57 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-31 (+6.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 24-16 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 13-23 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HAMMEL is 14-31 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 6-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 (+3.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VERLANDER is 23-10 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.157.
His team's record is 27-16 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 19-20. (-2.3 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. DETROIT since 1997
HAMMEL is 2-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 8.50 and a WHIP of 2.158.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-4.4 units)

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CLEVELAND (48 - 44) at SAN FRANCISCO (36 - 59) - 3:45 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 48-44 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-26 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 77-42 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 39-22 (+14.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-59 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-47 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-25 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-24 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-41 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CARRASCO is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

MATT CAIN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
CAIN is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (65 - 29) at CHI WHITE SOX (38 - 53) - 8:10 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 67-64 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 150-173 (-59.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 96-121 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 44-45 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 30-40 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 12-19 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 54-52 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 65-29 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

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

KENTA MAEDA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS RODON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (57 - 36) at LA ANGELS (46 - 50) - 10:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. ALEX MEYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 14-18 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
GONZALEZ is 6-11 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 18-25 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 216-170 (+37.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 27-22 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-17 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-15 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-8 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 7-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 9-2 (+10.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.8 units)

ALEX MEYER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.