Announcement

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 12:15 AM

Braves acquire catcher Perez from Angels for IF Schimpf
March 31, 2018

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have added catching depth by acquiring Carlos Perez from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for infielder Ryan Schimpf.

The Braves needed help at catcher after they placed Tyler Flowers on the 10-day disabled list with an oblique injury on Friday and Kurt Suzuki suffered a bruised right hand Friday night. Chris Stewart started Saturday night's game against Philadelphia.

The 27-year-old Perez was designated for assignment by the Angels on Tuesday after hitting .265 in 17 spring games. He played in 11 games with the Angels last season and had two hits in 20 at-bats.

Perez is a career .224 hitter in 184 major league games.

The Braves acquired the 29-year-old Schimpf from Tampa Bay on March 5 and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett on March 18.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 12:19 AM

Sunday’s 6-pack

Lowest opening day payrolls in major leagues:

30) Oakland A’s $67,475,833

29) Chicago White Sox $72,202,000

28) Tampa Bay Rays $78,219,329

27) Pittsburgh Pirates $86,344,999

26) Milwaukee Brewers $90,030,700

25) San Diego Padres $95,652,133

Quote of the Day
“These last 4 years have been a blessing, and I just got really emotional [when walking off the floor.]”
Kansas senior Devonte’ Graham, after his college career ended Saturday night

Sunday’s quiz
Who was last college basketball team to win the national title as lower than a #2-seed?

Saturday’s quiz
Bob Brenly managed the Arizona Diamondbacks when they won their only World Series title.

Friday’s quiz
Don Mattingly was manager of the Dodgers before Dave Roberts.

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Sunday’s List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday

13) Michigan 69, Loyola 57— Ramblers were up 7 at the half; other than Wagner, Wolverines were 4-23 in first half, but Michigan scored 47 points in 2nd half, after only 22 in first, and they move on to the national championship game Monday night.

Loyola shot 39.8% on the arc for the season; they were 1-10 in this game.

12) Villanova 95, Kansas 79— With 6:52 left in first half, Villanova led by 14 and already had seven guys who made at least one 3-pointer- this game was 22-4 at one point, and was reminiscent of Villanova’s dismantling of Oklahoma in the national semis two years ago.

11) I’ve thought a lot about this, asked lot of people about it and still cannot find a decent reason to bat the pitcher 8th. Mets/Phillies are doing it this year with new managers.

Tony LaRussa used to do it, Joe Maddon has done it, which gives the idea credibility, but they did not do it in playoff games, which makes me a skeptic.

10) Scheduling quirk: AL West Houston Astros/Texas Rangers do not play this season after July 29th. All 19 of their meetings are before then.

9) Asdrubel Cabrera is the first ballplayer in 103 years to bat cleanup on Opening Day, then bat leadoff in the second game of the season.

Only one instance Interweb folks could find where a guy batted leadoff on Opening Day, then batted cleanup in the second game of the year— Hall of Famer Tim Raines, in 1989.

8) Obscure Stat of the Day: White Sox pitcher James Shields is the first pitcher since 1908 to allow four 1st-inning runs on Opening Day, but then go on to win that game.

7) Baltimore Orioles won in walk-off fashion in their last three Opening Day games.

6) Sporting News basketball writer Mike DeCourcy is from Pittsburgh; when Jeff Capel got the Pitt Panthers coaching job earlier this week, DeCourcy wrote an article about the Pitt job, and wrote about how Pittsburgh “….isn’t a basketball town.” Uh oh.

Why would you want to coach in the ACC at a school that isn’t in “a basketball town”?

5) Gonzaga will stay in the WCC next season, instead of bolting to the Mountain West.

4) A guy at SouthPoint Casino in Las Vegas risked $130,000 on Michigan to win SU; he got $50,000 for his trouble; after the Wolverines won, he quickly put the $50,000 on Kansas, +5.

3) Seems like the Arizona Diamondbacks wear a different uniform every night; I’m thinking it has to be at least a little distracting, especially early in the season.

2) Phillies’ rookie manager Gabe Kapler took his starting pitcher out in the 4th inning last nite in Atlanta, but there didn’t seem to be anyone warming up when he did it. The reliever took a long time to get to the mound and Braves manager Snitker got tossed when he objected to the pitcher being allowed his eight warmup tosses even after taking forever to get on the field.

1) Xavier Silas got signed by the Celtics this week; its been six years, over 2,100 days since he last played in the NBA. I remember seeing him play in an AAU tournament in Orlando when he was in high school— his dad James Silas was a terrific player in the ABA.

Imagine how great it must be to wait over six years and finally get that call again to play in the NBA? There had to be times he thought it would never happen, but it did.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 12:26 AM

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
1:05 PM Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Oriole Park at Camden Yards
1:07 PM New York Yankees Toronto Blue Jays Rogers Centre
1:10 PM Boston Red Sox Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field
1:10 PM Chicago Cubs Miami Marlins Marlins Park
1:10 PM Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Tigers Comerica Park
1:10 PM St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Citi Field
2:15 PM Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium
3:05 PM Houston Astros Texas Rangers Globe Life Park in Arlington
4:05 PM Los Angeles Angels Oakland Athletics Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
4:10 PM Cleveland Indians Seattle Mariners Safeco Field
4:10 PM Washington Nationals Cincinnati Reds Great American Ball Park
6:10 PM Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Tigers Comerica Park
8:38 PM San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Stadium

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 12:28 AM

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

03/31/2018 8-17-0 32.00% -47.55
03/30/2018 6-9-1 40.00% -1560
03/29/2018 13-7-0 65.00% +4265

Totals:.............27-33-1......45.00%.....-20.55

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 11:18 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, April 1

Chicago Cubs @ Miami

Game 951-952
April 1, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Quntana) 13.670
Miami
(Peters) 15.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-200
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+170); Under

St. Louis @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
April 1, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Weaver) 15.404
NY Mets
(Matz) 14.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Over

Washington @ Cincinnati

Game 955-956
April 1, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gnzalez) 14.440
Cincinnati
(Romano) 15.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+145); Under

San Francisco @ LA Dodgers

Game 957-958
April 1, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Stratton) 14.585
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 17.623
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-180); Over

Minnesota @ Baltimore

Game 959-960
April 1, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Berrios) 16.048
Baltimore
(Gausman) 13.916
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-105); Under

NY Yankees @ Toronto

Game 961-962
April 1, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Gray) 15.806
Toronto
(Stroman) 17.495
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-105; Under

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 963-964
April 1, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Velazquez) 17.236
Tampa Bay
(Faria) 15.759
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-115); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City

Game 965-966
April 1, 2018 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 14.434
Kansas City
(Hammel) 15.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Over

Houston @ Texas

Game 967-968
April 1, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Cole) 15.563
Texas
(Minor) 16.449
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-155
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+135); Under

LA Angels @ Oakland

Game 969-970
April 1, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Ohtani) 14.162
Oakland
(Triggs) 15.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+100); Under

Cleveland @ Seattle

Game 971-972
April 1, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bauer) 15.638
Seattle
(Leake) 16.724
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+120); Under

Pittsburgh @ Detroit

Game 973-974
April 1, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 15.917
Detroit
(Fulmer) 14.297
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-105); Under

Pittsburgh @ Detroit

Game 975-976
April 1, 2018 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 14.342
Detroit
(Liriano) 15.774
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
N/A

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 11:19 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 1

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CHICAGO CUBS (96 - 76) at MIAMI (77 - 85) - 1:10 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. DILLON PETERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1697-1763 (-267.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-38 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-46 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 831-776 (-156.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
QUINTANA is 9-25 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 18-9 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
QUINTANA is 15-2 (+12.5 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
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+0.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

DILLON PETERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (83 - 79) at NY METS (70 - 92) - 1:10 PM
LUKE WEAVER (R) vs. STEVEN MATZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 8-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 445-404 (+50.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
NY METS are 72-92 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 83-82 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 4-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 2-11 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 16-33 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

STEVEN MATZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MATZ is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 10.39 and a WHIP of 1.848.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (99 - 68) at CINCINNATI (68 - 94) - 4:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. SAL ROMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 28-34 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 2-9 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 53-32 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-18 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 121-149 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 9-29 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GONZALEZ is 4-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.1 units)

SAL ROMANO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (64 - 98) at LA DODGERS (114 - 63) - 8:35 PM
CHRIS STRATTON (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 66-99 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-56 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 99-120 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-42 (-27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 49-13 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-36 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 45-37 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+3.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

CHRIS STRATTON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
STRATTON is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

RICH HILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HILL is 5-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 7-4 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-1. (+8.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (85 - 78) at BALTIMORE (75 - 87) - 1:05 PM
JOSE BERRIOS (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 29-17 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 86-79 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-39 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-25 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-34 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 117-156 (-64.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JOSE BERRIOS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BERRIOS is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.269.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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NY YANKEES (98 - 77) at TORONTO (76 - 86) - 1:05 PM
SONNY GRAY (R) vs. MARCUS STROMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 19-33 (-14.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 13-25 (-14.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
GRAY is 20-31 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 6-18 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 2-8 (-9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 8-17 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 60-71 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-31 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-46 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

SONNY GRAY vs. TORONTO since 1997
GRAY is 4-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.294.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
STROMAN is 6-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.173.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.9 units)

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BOSTON (94 - 72) at TAMPA BAY (80 - 82) - 1:10 PM
HECTOR VELAZQUEZ (R) vs. JACOB FARIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FARIA is 6-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

HECTOR VELAZQUEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

JACOB FARIA vs. BOSTON since 1997
FARIA is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (67 - 95) at KANSAS CITY (80 - 82) - 2:15 PM
REYNALDO LOPEZ (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 72-46 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-18 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 408-417 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LOPEZ is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 3-0 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HAMMEL is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.72 and a WHIP of 1.627.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (112 - 68) at TEXAS (78 - 84) - 3:05 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 174-156 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-57 (+29.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-58 (+28.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 114-69 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 58-35 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 (+0.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

GERRIT COLE vs. TEXAS since 1997
COLE is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MINOR is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (80 - 82) at OAKLAND (75 - 87) - 4:05 PM
SHOHEI OHTANI (R) vs. DANIEL GOSSETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 15-28 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 36-28 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 37-26 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 547-522 (+45.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 21-13 (+13.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 190-155 (+48.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 71-111 (-31.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SHOHEI OHTANI vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

DANIEL GOSSETT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GOSSETT is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (104 - 63) at SEATTLE (78 - 84) - 4:10 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 96-48 (+28.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 41-17 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 899-816 (-114.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 9-17 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 631-569 (-90.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LEAKE is 37-51 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 11-20 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 3-11 (-11.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BAUER is 1-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 1-5 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
LEAKE is 2-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)

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PITTSBURGH (75 - 87) at DETROIT (64 - 98) - 1:10 PM
TREVOR WILLIAMS (R) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 64-99 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-48 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 229-241 (-60.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
DETROIT is 43-77 (-31.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. DETROIT since 1997
WILLIAMS is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (75 - 87) at DETROIT (64 - 98) - 6:10 PM
CHAD KUHL (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

CHAD KUHL vs. DETROIT since 1997
KUHL is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.016.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 11:20 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 1

National League
Cardinals (0-2) @ Mets (2-0)
Weaver was 7-2, 4.39 in 10 starts LY; over is 5-2 in his last seven.

Matz is 0-4, 9.27 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four.

Mets won first two games, both of which went over total- they scored 15 runs in first two games.

Cubs (2-1) @ Marlins (1-2)
Quintana is 0-1, 9.24 in his last four starts; under is 7-4 in his last 11 outings.

Dillon was 1-2, 5.17 in six starts LY; four of the six games went over.

Cubs won two of first three series games; teams played 27 innings last two nights. Two of three games went over.

Nationals (2-0) @ Reds (0-2)
Gonzalez is 0-2, 7.79 in his last four starts; over is 7-1-1 in his last nine. He is 4-2, 2.56 in nine starts against the Reds.

Romano is 1-3, 4.13 in his last five starts, four of which stayed under total.

Washington won first two series games, 2-0/13-7.

Giants (2-1) @ Dodgers (1-2)
Stratton was 4-3, 3.16 in ten starts LY; under was 6-4 in those games. He is 1-1, 6.75 in three games (2 starts) vs LA.

Hill is 3-0, 1.77 in his last seven starts; over is 6-4 in his last ten starts. He is 5-2, 2.43 in 11 starts against the Giants.

Giants won two of first three games, despite scoring a total of two runs (under 3-0). Dodgers won 5-0 last nite, after a couple of 1-0 losses.

American League
Twins (1-1) @ Orioles (1-1)
Berrios is 1-2, 4.85 in his last six starts; under is 4-1 in his last five.

Gausman is 1-2, 2.77 in his last four starts; under is 10-3 in his last 13 starts.

Teams split first two series games, both of which stayed under the total.

New York (2-1) @ Blue Jays (1-2)
Gray is 1-4, 5.52 in his last six starts; under is 9-4 in his starts with Bronx. He is 4-3, 2.47 in eight starts vs Toronto.

Stroman is 2-3, 3.72 in his last five starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six starts. He is 6-4, 3.19 in 13 starts vs New York.

New York won two of first three series games, all of which stayed under total. Blue Jays scored 8 runs in their first three games.

Red Sox (2-1) @ Rays (1-2)
Velasquez was 0-1, 5.02 in three starts LY (under 2-1).

Faria is 0-3, 5.31 in his last four starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine. For what it is worth, he threw six no-hit innings in his last spring training start.

Boston won two of first three series games, despite scoring total of 8 runs in those games (under 2-1). Rays haven’t scored a run in first five innings yet this season.

White Sox (2-0) @ Royals (0-2)
Lopez was 3-0, 6.04 in his last four starts LY, all of which went over. White Sox scored 33 runs in those four games.

Hammel is 0-3, 10.61 in his last four starts; over is 9-1 in his last ten starts. He is 2-4, 5.32 in 12 games vs Chicago (7 starts).

White Sox won first two series games, 14-7/4-3.

Astros (1-1) @ Rangers (1-1)
Cole makes his Houston debut here; he was 1-4, 5.50 in his last six starts LY. Under is 4-1 in his last five outings.

This is Minor’s first MLB start since 2014; he was 30-31 in 87 starts for Atlanta from 2012-14. LY, Minor was 6-6, 2.55 in 65 games for the Royals (77.2 IP).

Astros won two of their first three games (under 2-1).

Angels (2-1) @ A’s (1-2)
Ohtani makes his MLB debut here, after coming over from Japan.

Triggs is 0-4, 10.61 in his last four starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine starts.

Angels won two of first three series games (over 2-1).

Indians (1-1) @ Mariners (1-1)
Bauer is 2-1, 2.53 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. He is 1-4, 4.74 in seven games vs Seattle (6 starts).

Leake is 3-1, 2.85 in his last five starts, all of which stayed under. He is 2-2, 3.92 in seven starts vs Cleveland.

Teams split first two series games (over 1-1), both of which were decided by one run.

Interleague
Pirates (1-0) @ Tigers (0-1)
Williams is 2-3, 2.02 in his last six starts; under is 14-3 in his last 17 starts.

Fulmer is 0-6, 6.80 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1 in his last four starts.

These teams were rained out two of last three days.

Umpires
StL-NY— Under is 10-3 in last 13 Bucknor games.
Wsh-Cin– Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Hudson games.
Chi-Mia— Under is 9-3-1 in last 13 Torres games.
SF-LA— Under is 4-0-1 in last five Tumpane games.

Min-Balt— Underdogs are 5-3 in last eight Foster games.
NY-Tor— Over is 14-6 in last 20 Rackley games.
Bos-TB— Over is 18-6-2 in last 26 Gonzalez games.
Chi-KC— Under is 7-4 in last eleven Johnson games.
Hst-Tex— Underdogs are 9-7 in last 16 Morales games.
LAA-A’s— Underdogs won six of last seven Little games.
Clev-Sea— Under is 10-4-2 in last 16 Wolf games.

Pitt-Det— Seven of last nine BWelke games went over total.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
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Interleague

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Umpires
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American League
Interleague

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 3/29/18
Ariz 0-0……0-0……..0-0
Atl 0-0……0-1……..0-1
Cubs 1-0……0-0……..1-0
Reds 0-0……0-0……..0-0
Colo 0-0……0-0………0-0
LA 0-0……0-0………0-0
Miami 0-0…….0-1……..0-1
Milw 1-0…….0-0………1-0
Mets 0-0……1-0………1-0
Philly 1-0…….0-0………1-0
Pitt 0-0…….0-0………0-0
St. Louis 0-1…….0-0……….0-1
SD 0-0……..0-1………0-1
SF 0-0…….0-0………0-0
Wash 0-0……..0-0………0-0

Orioles 0-0……..0-0-1……0-0-1
Boston 1-0……..0-0………1-0
White Sox 1-0……..0-0………1-0
Cleveland 0-0……..0-0………0-0
Detroit 0-0……..0-0………0-0
Astros 1-0……..0-0………1-0
KC 0-0……..0-1………0-1
Angels 0-0-1……0-0……..0-0-1
Twins 0-0-1……0-0……..0-0-1
NYY 1-0………0-0…..…1-0
A’s 0-0…….0-0-1……..0-0-1
Seattle 0-0……..0-0………0-0
TB 0-0……..0-1………0-1
Texas 0-0……..0-1………0-1
Toronto 0-0……..0-1………0-1

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 11:21 AM

MLB

Sunday, April 1

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Trend Report
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Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Baltimore
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Minnesota's last 18 games when playing Baltimore
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 3-14 ATS in its last 17 games at home
Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore's last 12 games at home
Baltimore is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Baltimore's last 18 games when playing Minnesota
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota

New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

Boston Red Sox
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 22 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Pittsburgh's last 19 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing Detroit
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Detroit is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Detroit's last 16 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Mets is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 18-6 ATS in its last 24 games
Chi White Sox is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games at home
Kansas City is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

Houston Astros
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Texas
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Texas
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Texas is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
Texas is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Texas is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games at home
Texas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Houston
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
LA Angels is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Oakland's last 21 games
Oakland is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Oakland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels

Washington Nationals
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 15 games when playing Cincinnati
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Cincinnati is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 15 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Seattle
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 16 games when playing Seattle
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cleveland's last 21 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Seattle is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 6-18 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Seattle is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Seattle's last 14 games at home
Seattle is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Cleveland
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Seattle's last 16 games when playing Cleveland
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Seattle's last 21 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 22 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Pittsburgh's last 19 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing Detroit
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Detroit is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Detroit's last 16 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
LA Dodgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
LA Dodgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 11:23 AM

Giants, Dodgers clash in L.A.
April 1, 2018

By Kyle Markus

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants will wrap up their season-opening four-game series on Sunday afternoon. The National League West rivals were on the opposite ends of the spectrum a season ago.

The Dodgers figure to be ultra-competitive once again while the Giants badly need to rebound in order to avoid a rebuild at the trading deadline. Optimism is high on both sides, as Los Angeles has a deep team while San Francisco made myriad moves this offseason which has it feeling good about a move back into playoff contention.

The season is very young but each side wants to get off on the right foot. The Dodgers are expected to send veteran left-hander Rich Hill to the mound while the Giants will counter with right-hander Chris Stratton.

First pitch for the game between the Giants and Dodgers is scheduled for Sunday at 8:37 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. The matchup will be shown on ESPN.

You can bet on MLB odds at BookMaker.eu every day of the season.

Series Review

There have been three shutouts in this series so far, two by the Giants and one by the Dodgers. San Francisco pulled off a pair of surprising 1-0 victories in the first two games as heavy underdogs. Los Angeles bounced back with its first win of the season on Saturday, 5-0.

Odds Analysis

Los Angeles opened as -184 favorites, while the total sits at 7.5 shaded towards the 'over' at -115.

The Dodgers should be favored in this matchup as they are listed as heavy -260 favorites to win the N.L. West this season. The Giants actually have the second-best odds despite last year’s poor season because they made plenty of moves designed to improve the roster quickly. San Francisco is still a pretty big underdog at +550 odds.

Probable Pitchers

Hill has always been effective when he is healthy, and this early in the season he should be feeling good. The 38-year-old went 12-8 with a 3.35 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP a season ago. He struck out more than 11 batters per nine innings with a decent walk rate. Hill doesn’t have the name recognition of some of his rotation-mates but is very effective. The Dodgers should feel good about him getting the ball.

The Giants have been dealt a tough injury blow early on, losing ace Madison Bumgarner and No. 3 pitcher Jeff Samardzija to injuries. That has moved everyone up in the rotation and has left a hole for this game. Chris Stratton takes the ball for San Francisco, coming off a 4-4 campaign in 2017 to go along with an ERA of 3.68 in 10 starts.

Live Betting

The Giants added big names Andrew McCutchen and Evan Longoria to the team this season. Both are former superstars but have fallen off in performance in recent years. Both have great pedigree and if they can play well it will be a big bump in helping the team contend once again.

The Dodgers have an impressive rotation and their lineup is led by two of the best young players in the game in Cody Bellinger and Corey Seager. This is a team that has very few weaknesses.

MLB Pick

This one is easy. No matter who the Giants throw out there as the starting pitcher, the Dodgers will have the advantage as Hill is one of the better No. 4 pitchers in the major leagues. Los Angeles is playing at home and also has the better lineup.

San Francisco has some high hopes but the feeling here is that it will be another long season, and all of these aggressive offseason moves will go for naught. Take the Dodgers to cruise to an easy victory to start the season off right by winning the opening series against the Giants.

Prediction: Dodgers 5, Giants 2

**StarDust Bum** · 04-01-2018, 11:33 AM

SUNDAY, APRIL 1
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIN at BAL 01:05 PM
MIN +105
O 8.5

NYY at TOR 01:07 PM
NYY +100
O 8.0

PIT at DET 01:10 PM
PIT +101

BOS at TB 01:10 PM
TB +100
O 8.5

STL at NYM 01:10 PM
NYM +132
O 8.0

CHC at MIA 01:10 PM
O 8.0

CHW at KC 02:15 PM
CHW +111

HOU at TEX 03:05 PM
TEX +144

LAA at OAK 04:05 PM
OAK +116
O 8.5

CLE at SEA 04:10 PM
O 7.5

WAS at CIN 04:10 PM
CIN +125
O 8.5

PIT at DET 06:10 PM
DET +102
U 9.0

SF at LAD 08:37 PM
SF +167
U 7.5

**StarDust Bum** · 04-02-2018, 12:40 AM

Smoak powers late Blue Jays comeback in 7-4 win over Yanks
April 1, 2018

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani won his major league pitching debut, throwing three-hit ball over six innings and leading the Los Angeles Angels past the Oakland Athletics 7-4 on Sunday.

The two-way star from Japan took the mound three days after he was the designated hitter in the opener. Reaching the upper-90s (mph) with his fastball and showing a nifty splitter, Ohtani struck out six and retired 14 of his final 15 batters.

Ohtani didn't hit while pitching. Albert Pujols was the DH and went 0 for 5.

Ohtani (1-0) pounded his glove following a 1-2-3 shutdown fifth. He walked one, and the only damage against him came on Matt Chapman's three-run homer in the second.

Mike Trout hit a tying double in the fifth and Justin Upton followed with a go-ahead sacrifice fly. Keynan Middleton earned his first save.

Daniel Gossett (0-1) allowed four runs in four innings for Oakland.

ASTROS 8, RANGERS 2

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Gerrit Cole struck out 11 over seven innings in his Houston debut, and the defending champion Astros finished a solid opening weekend with a victory over Texas.

The hard-throwing right-hander, acquired in an offseason trade after he was the opening day starter for Pittsburgh last year, allowed two hits to help the Astros take three of four from their state rivals.

The first hit off Cole (1-0) was slugger Joey Gallo's opposite-field homer just over the tall wall in left field in the first inning against a four-man outfield.

Derek Fisher had a tying triple in the fifth and scored the go-ahead run on George Springer's sacrifice fly against Mike Minor (0-1), making his Texas debut and first major league start since 2014.

Carlos Correa doubled home two runs in the seventh, and AL MVP Jose Altuve had three hits to finish 9 for 16 in the series. Evan Gattis had three hits and three RBIs, including a pair of run-scoring doubles.

BLUE JAYS 7, YANKEES 4

TORONTO (AP) - Justin Smoak hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth to rally Toronto past New York.

After connecting off reliever Tommy Kahnle in the seventh, Smoak brought the crowd of 29,091 to its feet with his second career slam, a drive against David Robertson (0-1).

Smoak went 3 for 4 with a walk and six RBIs as Toronto gained a series split, winning the final two games.

Smoak's other grand slam also came against the Yankees, in 2015.

Tyler Clippard (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning, and Seung Hwan Oh finished for his first save.

NATIONALS 6, REDS 5

CINCINNATI (AP) - Bryce Harper hit two home runs, leadoff man Adam Eaton capped his big opening series with a two-run drive and Washington beat Cincinnati for a three-game sweep under new manager Dave Martinez.

The Nationals are 3-0 for the fourth time in their history. They last swept an opening series in 2014.

Eaton returned from a knee injury that wiped out most of his 2017 season and figured prominently in all three victories, going 8 for 13 with two doubles, two homers, five RBIs and six runs.

Anthony Rendon homered off Sal Romano (0-1).

Gio Gonzalez (1-0) gave up five hits and one run while pitching into the seventh inning. Sean Doolittle allowed Phil Gosselin's two-run homer in the ninth before earning his second save.

DODGERS 9, GIANTS 0

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Cody Bellinger hit the Dodgers' first home run of the season and Rich Hill threw six spotless innings as Los Angeles gained a series split with rival San Francisco.

All four games in the season-opening set were shutouts.

Yasiel Puig had an RBI double and two singles for the defending NL champions. Enrique Hernandez added two hits, including a two-run double.

Hill (1-0) allowed five hits and walked three, striking out five.

Chris Stratton (0-1) was charged with three runs in 5 1/3 innings for the slumping Giants, who became the first major league team since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles to total no more than two runs in the first four games of a season.

It's the first time the Giants have failed to score more than one run in any of their first four games.

After losing the first two 1-0, the Dodgers turned the tables with two shutouts of their own and scored a combined 14 runs.

The home run by Bellinger, last season's NL Rookie of the Year, ended an 0-for-11 start to his season.

MARINERS 5, INDIANS 4

SEATTLE (AP) - Dee Gordon and Mitch Haniger homered, Mike Leake pitched seven strong innings and Seattle topped Cleveland.

Edwin Encarnacion went deep twice for the Indians, his 29th career multihomer game.

Gordon and Haniger connected in the seventh, when the Mariners broke a 2-all tie on the way to winning the series.

Leake (1-0) gave up two runs and five hits. He has allowed three runs or fewer in all six starts since joining the Mariners late last season.

Gordon led off the seventh with a tiebreaking shot off Dan Otero (0-1). A few batters later, Haniger added a two-run drive off reliever Tyler Olson to give Seattle a 5-2 lead. They were the first runs Olson has allowed with Cleveland - last year he threw 20 scoreless innings in 30 appearances for the Indians.

Edwin Diaz struck out all three batters in the ninth for his second save.

TWINS 7, ORIOLES 0

BALTIMORE (AP) - Jose Berrios pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game, and Minnesota got two home runs from Brian Dozier in a rout of Baltimore.

Only one batter reached against Berrios over the first eight innings - No. 9 hitter Chance Sisco, whose third-inning double whisked by the raised glove of left fielder Eddie Rosario at the wall.

Berrios then retired 17 straight before Sisco bunted down the third-base line against the shift for a one-out single in the ninth. A walk and a single loaded the bases before Berrios retired Jonathan Schoop and Adam Jones.

Berrios (1-0) struck out six and walked one in his 40th career start. He threw 107 pitches.

Miguel Sano and Eduardo Escobar also connected for the Twins, who won two of three in the season-opening series.

Orioles starter Kevin Gausman (0-1) allowed three home runs and lasted only four innings.

CARDINALS 5, METS 1

NEW YORK (AP) - Paul DeJong had the first multihomer game of his big league career, Luke Weaver held the Mets to one run in five innings and St. Louis avoided an opening three-game sweep.

DeJong went deep in the second inning, making him 3 for 3 with two homers in his career against Steven Matz (0-1). DeJong hit his second solo homer in the eighth against Jacob Rhame.

DeJong hit .285 with 25 home runs and 65 RBIs as a rookie last year, earning a $26 million, six-year contract.

Marcell Ozuna broke out of an 0-for-9 start with three hits, including an RBI double and a run-scoring single. Yadier Molina also homered for the Cardinals.

Weaver (1-0) struggled through a 27-pitch first inning but settled in and wound up allowing five hits, four of them singles.

RED SOX 2, RAYS 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Hector Velazquez continued a season-opening stretch of strong starting pitching by Boston, working into the sixth inning.

The first four Red Sox starters - Chris Sale, David Price, Rick Porcello and Velazquez - combined to give up two runs over 24 innings. The defending AL East champions won three of four at Tropicana Field under new manager Alex Cora.

Velazquez (1-0) allowed one run and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Joe Kelly closed for his first save.

Jose Alvarado (0-1) lost in relief.

MARLINS 6, CUBS 0

MIAMI (AP) - Dillon Peters threw six scoreless innings, Brian Anderson hit a three-run double to highlight a five-run fifth and Miami split its opening four-game series with Chicago.

Peters (1-0) helped a well-worked bullpen out in a big way, rarely getting himself into any trouble. He threw 89 pitches, 56 for strikes, striking out two and walking only one.

Jose Quintana (0-1) gave up six hits and six runs in six innings.

PIRATES 1, TIGERS 0, 1ST GAME

PIRATES 8, TIGERS 6, 2ND GAME

DETROIT (AP) - Josh Harrison, Starling Marte and David Freese homered as Pittsburgh completed a doubleheader sweep of Detroit.

The Pirates won the opener behind six no-hit innings from Trevor Williams (1-0), then took control of the second game with five runs in the fifth off Buck Farmer (0-1)

Pittsburgh swept the three-game, season-opening series against the rebuilding Tigers. The highlight of the day for Detroit was Miguel Cabrera's first home run of the season, a solo shot in the second game.

Chad Kuhl (1-0) allowed four runs over 5 2/3 innings in the nightcap. Detroit starter Ryan Carpenter lasted three innings in his major league debut, yielding three runs and five hits.

Felipe Rivero saved both games for Pittsburgh.

In the first game, Michael Fulmer (0-1) gave up one run and four hits in eight innings. Gregory Polanco hit an RBI double in the first.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-02-2018, 12:44 AM

SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY APRIL 2, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
1:05 PM Minnesota Twins Pittsburgh Pirates PNC Park
1:05 PM Tampa Bay Rays New York Yankees Yankee Stadium
1:10 PM Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers Comerica Park
2:10 PM St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Brewers Miller Park
4:10 PM Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Great American Ball Park
7:07 PM Chicago White Sox Toronto Blue Jays Rogers Centre
7:10 PM Baltimore Orioles Houston Astros Minute Maid Park
7:10 PM Boston Red Sox Miami Marlins Marlins Park
7:10 PM Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Citi Field
7:35 PM Washington Nationals Atlanta Braves SunTrust Park
9:40 PM Los Angeles Dodgers Arizona Diamondbacks Chase Field
10:05 PM Texas Rangers Oakland Athletics Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
10:07 PM Cleveland Indians Los Angeles Angels Angel Stadium of Anaheim
10:10 PM Colorado Rockies San Diego Padres PETCO Park

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APRIL MLB RECORD......DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

04/01/2018 6-14-0 30.00% -42.70

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Monday’s 6-pack

More opening day payrolls in major leagues:

24) Philadelphia Phillies $97,367,851

23) Miami Marlins $97,595,142

22) Cincinnati Reds $101,232,499

21) Atlanta Braves $119,029,762

20) Kansas City Royals $128,686,717

19) Detroit Tigers $131,614,600

Quote of the Day
“I don’t know when he and his group are going to feel like they are ready to go. If I knew, he’d be here. When he and his group feel he’s ready, then he’ll be ready.”
Gregg Popovich, talking about Kawhi Leonard

Monday’s quiz
Who was coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder before Billy Donovan?

Sunday’s quiz
UConn was last college basketball team to win the national title as lower than a #2-seed; they were a 7-seed when they won the title in 2014.

Saturday’s quiz
Bob Brenly managed the Arizona Diamondbacks when they won their only World Series title.

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Monday’s List of 13: Wrapping up a quiet Easter Sunday

13) Toronto 7, New York 4— My biggest problem with the analytics movement is that is goes out of its way to diminish the manager’s role in how a team is run. Can’t do it.

In this game, New York led 4-3 in bottom of 8th; Toronto had men on 2nd/3rd with two out and Josh Donaldson (3-8 with 2 HR’s off Robertson) up. Justin Smoak (0-5 vs Robertson) was on deck; he had homered in his previous AB. What do you do?

Aaron Boone decides to walk Donaldson intentionally. Smoak hits a grand slam. Welcome to the big leagues, Aaron Boone. Being a TV announcer is a lot easier.

12) There are two basketball Hall of Fames; the Naismith Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, in Kansas City.

There is at least one glaring omission from the College Hall of Fame: Jerry Tarkanian.

Tarkanian went 706-198 in his coaching career, won the 1990 national title at UNLV, made two other Final Fours. For him not be in the Hall of Fame (he is in the Naismith HOF) makes the College HOF look stupid.

11) Some people will cite Tark’s battles with the NCAA as a reason to keep him out, to which I say this: Eddie Sutton, who was inducted into the College Hall of Fame in 2011.

From Sutton’s Wikipedia page: “The NCAA announced at the end of the season that its investigation into the basketball program had found the school guilty of violating numerous NCAA policies.[8] The NCAA deemed the violations so egregious that it seriously considered hitting the Wildcats with the “death penalty”, which would have shut down the entire basketball program (as opposed to simply being banned from postseason play) for up to two years.”

There is no valid reason for Jerry Tarkanian not to be in the College Hall of Fame.

10) One more thing on the College Hall of Fame: Norm Stewart is a 2007 inductee, but he never made a Final Four, went 8-8 in first round tournament games. Seriously?

9) When you see coaches at mid-majors getting fired these days after short coaching tenures, keep in mind that in the mid-90’s, Jay Wright went 31-51 in his first three years as Hofstra’s coach. Things turned out pretty well for him— he went 91-34 his last four years at Hofstra, before moving on to bigger and better things at Villanova.

8) This is first time since 2004 that team spending on baseball players’ salaries will decline from the year before.

7) Average major league payroll this season: $137,610,491.

6) As expected, Xavier promoted assistant Travis Steele to head coach to replace Chris Mack, who jumped ship to Louisville.

5) Of the 31 players who have 3,000 career hits, Ichiro Suzuki was 3+ years older than anyone else on the list when he got his first major league hit.

4) A Sarasota, FL homeowner found a surprise visitor in his swimming pool Friday night – an 11-foot alligator floating in the water. The gator began swimming away as it struggled to avoid capture. A deputy managed to drag the gator out of the pool with the help of a trapper.

3) If you had the White Sox as being the last American League unbeaten this season, you win!!!

2) Last Big 14 team to win the national title in basketball? Michigan State, in 2000.

1— Villanova took 40 3-pointers Saturday, only 25 2-pointers; wouldn’t be surprised if they move the college 3-point line back to where the FIBA line is.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-02-2018, 12:47 AM

April Pitchers Report
April 1, 2018

Major League Baseball trades places with as zany a March Madness as we have ever witnessed, ushering in America's favorite pastime as the sports flavor of the month in April. Let's open the season with one of our favorite handicapping angles – good month pitchers.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of April. On the flip side, we've also listed pitchers that struggle in April team starts, winning 33% percent or less of their efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each April over the last three years.

Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s April list. In addition also designated are the best and/or worst site results – home (H) or away (A) – within each pitcher’s April results.

I'll be back next month with May's Good Month Pitchers. Until then, it’s time to play ball!

GOOD MONTH PITCHERS

Arrieta, Jake - 11-3 (8-1 A)

Now with Philadelphia and having diminishing velocity and less bite on breaking pitches, Arrieta will attempt to maintain high win percentage despite being on a lesser team.

Carrasco, Carlos - 9-4 (6-1 A)

Cleveland's No. 2 starter reached 200 innings for the first time a season ago. That made us realize just how good his stuff is with mid-90's heater, a big breaking ball, a killer slider and change-up to confound lefty hitters. No reason this excellence does not continue.

Cueto, Johnny - 11-4 (6-2 H)

With a drop in velocity, Cueto uses four pitches, variable deliveries and different arm angles to fool opposing hitters. Not the pitcher he used to be, Cueto has to step up early with Madison Bumgarner on the DL again.

*Keuchel, Dallas - 10-5 (4-2 A)

The left-hander does not throw particularly hard, but he knows how to pitch and keeps the ball low in the strike zone. Backed by a tremendous young and talented squad coming off a World Series-winning campaign, the victories should keep coming for Keuchel.

Martinez, Carlos - 10-3 (6-1 H)

Top line starter in the NL and now being under the guidance of pitching guru Mike Maddux should only make Martinez even more effective. With mid-to-high 90's fastball and opposing batters at a .145 average (in 2017) against his slider, Martinez should be a winner each month this season.

Porcello, Rick - 10-5 (4-2 A)

From Cy Young winner to pitching like “Cy Old” a year later, Porcello in truth is somewhere in between. His command was way off a year ago. Having won the best pitcher award in 2016, he was over-throwing the first four months of 2017. Look for Porcello to return to middle of the rotation starter and be effective early.

Strasburg, Stephen - 10-5 (5-2 H)

Known primarily as a fast starter with no finish late in the season, Strasburg might have put that tag behind him as his final eight starts of 2017 featured a minuscule 0.84 ERA. Three nasty pitches for Strasburg, whose has learned to pitch without his best stuff.

*Sale, Chris - 10-4 (6-2 H)

A dominant left-hander who is making the transition to lower pitch counts, Sale still has the 'stuff' to strikeout any batter in any situation. The fact of the matter is Sale is a very uncomfortable at-bat for any hitter.

Zimmermann, Jordan - 10-5 (6-2 H)

Zimmermann's 19-9 season in 2013 is a distant memory at this point and he's just 17-20 with Detroit the past two years. Though just 31, Zimmermann's margin of error has all but disappeared unless he has his best stuff.

BAD MONTH PITCHERS

Hughes, Philip - 5-10 (1-5 H)

Hughes will begin the season the DL with a strained left oblique but is "still in the mix" to pitch April 11, the first time the Twins will need a fifth starter. Has slid in all areas as a pitcher and is at best a fifth starter these days on almost any club.

*Kluber, Corey - 4-10 (2-6 A)

Hard to imagine Kluber is such a slow starter, but that has been his history. Once he finds his groove, the right-hander is light's out, but for whatever reason the first few starts of every season are problematic.

*Shields, James - 4-9 (2-5 A)

Shields starts the season as the White Sox "ace", which tells you about the current state of the Pale Hose starting pitching. At 36, the difference between his fastball and previously lethal changeup is not enough to anymore. Also, the command of the off-speed pitches is not what it used to be for the righty.

Teheran, Julio - 5-10 (2-6 H)

The Braves No. 1 starter was spooked by new hitter-friendly SunTrust Park and he pitched much better on the road last season. Teheran has loads of ability but could use the guidance of a smart and understanding pitching coach to reach his true potential.

Wood, Alex - 3-10 (2-7 A)

The Dodgers have and continue to tinker with Wood's delivery to make him as effective as possible. His 16 wins a year ago speaks to his talent and what he could do with more confidence. The 2018 season will probably determine the southpaw's career path.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-02-2018, 12:49 AM

LEADING OFF: Astros celebrate, snow for Yanks, Bartolo time
April 1, 2018

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

PARTY TIME

Jose Altuve and the Astros are set to celebrate their first World Series title when they play their home opener against Baltimore. Houston will unveil its championship banner before the game and give the ball to starter Charlie Morton, who was on the mound for the final out in Game 7 at Dodger Stadium. The Astros will get their World Series rings Tuesday, when Justin Verlander makes his second start this season. Altuve's swing is already in great shape - the AL MVP and three-time batting champion is 9 for 16 so far.

SNOW DAY

About 1-3 inches of snow was forecast to fall in New York ahead of the Yankees' much-anticipated home opener against Tampa Bay - though the overnight storm was supposed to stop early in the morning. ''I've never really played in snow,'' said slugger Aaron Judge, who grew up in California. ''I've played in cold conditions before. You've just got to bundle up. That's about it.'' Left-hander Jordan Montgomery, coming off a 9-7 rookie season, starts for the Yankees. ''I've thrown in hail before,'' said Montgomery, a South Carolina native. ''I think I'd rather snow.''

WHAT'S UP WITH THE NEW GUY?

Gabe Kapler is already catching heat from the home fans three games into his tenure as Philadelphia's manager, and now he and his rugged pitching staff open a series against the NL East-rival Mets. The Phillies used a big league-record 15 relievers in their first two games with their new skipper, plus six more in the third, and have allowed 27 runs during a 1-2 start.

Kapler's bullpen usage has been questioned, especially after he called on reliever Hoby Milner on Saturday before the left-hander had even had time to warm up - a scene that led crew chief Jerry Layne to say ''whoever's at fault on the Phillies' side should have to answer to Major League Baseball.'' After taking Sunday off, the Phillies will face Matt Harvey at Citi Field.

TAKING THE BART

Bartolo Colon is scheduled to start for the Texas Rangers in their first road game of the season in Oakland. The 44-year-old right-hander is set to join teammate Adrian Beltre as the only current players with at least 20 seasons in the majors. Both are in their 21st seasons. Colon will be the second-oldest Texas player behind Nolan Ryan, who was 46 when he made his final start in 1993.

SLOW STARTS

Former major league home run champ Chris Davis, now batting leadoff for Baltimore, is 0 for 12 this season. All-Star teammate Jonathan Schoop is 1 for 13. ... Cardinals leadoff man Dexter Fowler has started the season 0 for 13 with six strikeouts. ... Signed as a free agent in February, Logan Morrison is 0 for 11 with three strikeouts for Minnesota. He had 38 homers and 85 RBIs with Tampa Bay last year. ... Boston's Andrew Benintendi is hitless in 11 at-bats.

KEEP IT GOING

Lance Lynn makes his Minnesota debut at Pittsburgh after signing a $12 million, one-year contract in the offseason to join a Twins rotation that's off to a terrific start. Minnesota starting pitchers Jake Odorizzi, Kyle Gibson and Jose Berrios did not allow a run during the season-opening series at Baltimore, combining for 21 innings of five-hit ball. Lynn was 11-8 with a 3.43 ERA in 33 starts last season for St. Louis.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-02-2018, 12:15 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Monday, April 2

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 901-902
April 2, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mikolas) 15.066
Milwaukee
(Davies) 14.012
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+100); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
April 2, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Chtwood) 14.560
Cincinnati
(Mahle) 13.670
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-135); Under

Philadelphia @ NY Mets

Game 905-906
April 2, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Lively) 12.852
NY Mets
(Harvey) 14.453
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-125); Under

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 907-908
April 2, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 16.281
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 15.318
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-120); Under

LA Dodgers @ Arizona

Game 909-910
April 2, 2018 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 15.588
Arizona
(Walker) 17.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-105); Over

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 911-912
April 2, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Bettis) 14.977
San Diego
(Mtchell) 11.942
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees

Game 913-914
April 2, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Pruitt) 16.883
NY Yankees
(Mntgmry) 15.912
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Kansas City @ Detroit

Game 915-916
April 2, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Hammel) 14.404
Detroit
(Liriano) 13.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-105); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Toronto

Game 917-918
April 2, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 15.886
Toronto
(Garcia) 14.413
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-165
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+145); Over

Baltimore @ Houston

Game 919-920
April 2, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Tillman) 16.375
Houston
(Morton) 15.402
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-220
9
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+190); Over

Texas @ Oakland

Game 921-922
April 2, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Colon) 15.072
Oakland
(Triggs) 14.182
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+120); Over

Cleveland @ LA Angels

Game 923-924
April 2, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 15.383
LA Angels
(Ramirez) 16.290
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+100); Over

Minnesota @ Pittsburgh

Game 925-926
April 2, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Lynn) 16.589
Pittsburgh
(Taillon) 14.911
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+115); Under

Boston @ Miami

Game 927-928
April 2, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Johnson) 17.313
Miami
(Rchards) 14.174
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-150); Over

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