MLB 2018 Season Long Thread Thru the World Series / Picks,Trends,News Etc. !!

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Date w-l-t % units record ( overall picks )

06/07/2018 11-7-1 61.11% +14.15
06/06/2018 19-11-0 63.33% +35.55
06/05/2018 12-12-0 50.00% -16.25
06/04/2018 5-5-0 50.00% -4.70
06/01/2018 13-13-0 50.00% -3.50

TOTALS............60 - 48......55.55%.....+25.25


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date........................ats................uni ts..... ............0/u..............units................total

06/07/2018............0 - 2...............-10.00.................6 - 3 - 1.........+13.50...............+3.50
06/06/2018............2 - 2...............+4.25..................10 - 5............+22.50...............+26.75
06/05/2018............1 - 2................-4.60...................7- 5..............+7.50.................+2.90
06/04/2018............0 - 2...............-10.00..................4 - 1.............+14.50................+4.50
06/01/2018............2 - 3................- 2.80..................7 - 7..............-3.50...................-6.30

TOTALS..................5 - 11.............-23.15................34 - 21......,,....+54.50................+31.35

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Friday’s 6-pack

— Utah Valley coach Mark Pope signed a 2-year deal to stay with the Wolverines.

— In their last eight home games, Mets are 1-32 with men in scoring position.

— Patriots’ WR Julian Edelman is getting a 4-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance enhancing drugs.

— Patriots play Detroit in Week 3, by the way. Lions are now coached by Matt Patricia, who has been the New England defensive coordinator the last few years.

— Charles Barkley got to ride in the Goodyear Blimp Thursday.

— In their last 10 games, Dodger starting pitchers threw 35 innings, relievers 54.

Quote of the Day
“TO is making a mistake. This is the greatest individual honor a football player can achieve. Many of the greatest players of all time have had to wait their turn. They have then accepted with humility and class. It’s not about how you got there, it’s that you made it.”
Tedy Bruschi, talking about Terrell Owens skipping his Hall of Fame enshrinement

Friday’s quiz
Where did Terrell Owens play college football?

Thursday’s quiz
Roy Hobbs played for the New York Knights in The Natural.

Wednesday’s quiz
In the movie Draft Day, Kevin Costner played the GM of the Cleveland Browns.


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Friday’s List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here……

13) When Kevin Durant moved from the Thunder to Golden State as a free agent, he ruined the NBA playoffs. At least for a while.

Competitive balance is what makes sports interesting to watch; it is why the NFL is so damn popular, any team can win from year to year. The NBA is sorely lacking that right now- the same two teams met in the finals the last four years. No bueno.

12) Durant bolted a very strong Oklahoma City team that led Golden State 3-1 in Western finals two years ago; since then, the Warriors are 31-6 in NBA playoff games. 31 wins, 6 losses.

How the hell is a team supposed to beat Golden State four out of seven now when they’re 31-6 against the whole league when it counts the most? Houston came close this year, but it seems like the only way Golden State won’t keep winning titles is if they get a ton of injuries.

11) In their Game 3 win over Cleveland, the Warriors took 26 3-pointers, 44 shots in the paint, and only 11 2-point shots outside the paint.

Analytics people are pretty adamant about not taking 2-point shots outside the paint, but no matter where you shoot from, you still have to have guys who make those shots.

10) You can bet on just about anything, including teams in each quarter. In their last 20 games, Golden State Warriors are 15-5 vs spread in 3rd quarter.

9) 76ers and Bryan Colangelo “parted ways”, a nice way of saying they told hm to take a hike over Colangelo’s wife having burner Twitter accounts that criticized people, disclosed medical information that she obviously got from her husband.

It is unclear whether Colangelo knew that his wife was doing this. Doesn’t matter now.

8) Some things are so weird you couldn’t possibly make them up. Terrell Owens informed the Pro Football Hall of Fame he won’t attend his own induction ceremony in August, apparently because he is annoyed that he wasn’t voted in until his third year of eligibility. Oy.

7) Las Vegas Bowl ended its association with the Mountain West, starting in 2020, when the new Las Vegas domed stadium opens. From 2020 on, a Pac-12 team will play another power-5 team in the Las Vegas Bowl.

6) There was a cool article in the New York Times Thursday on Sammy Gelfand, the Warriors’ 31-year old analytics guy who has worked his way up from an internship with a sports agents’ firm to a member of the Golden State front office.

The guy is my hero, and I mean that. Hope he is enjoying the experience.

5) JT Realmuto doubled twice, hit a triple Wednesday, and was also hit by two pitches, which makes him the first player in the live-ball era, for any team, to have three extra-base hits and two hit-by-pitches in the same game.

4) Shohei Ohtani left Wednesday night’s game with Kansas City with a blister problem; Angels are playing well this year, but Ohtani has started only nine games, thrown around 50 innings.

3) Former Indiana/UAB coach Mike Davis is the new coach at Detroit Mercy; he had been at Texas Southern the last seven years. Now at least he can play some home games before conference play starts- at Texas Southern, all his non-league games were on the road.

2) They told an interesting story on the Rockies game Wednesday about Colorado pitching coach Steve Foster; in 1993, Foster was doing well pitching for the Reds- he was 26, and was a guest on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show in LA, where he threw some balls at milk bottles, like you would at the county fair. No big deal.

Foster pitched against the Dodgers that night, did well, but when he woke up the next day, his arm hurt badly and he never pitched again. He denies the Tonight Show caused any injury, and now he is a major league pitching coach. Go figure.

1— RIP Red Schoendienst, 95, a Hall of Famer who played/managed the Cardinals. He was 95 years old. People in St Louis referred to him as “Mr Cardinal” which is something when you realize that Stan Musial and Bob Gibson were also Cardinals.

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MLB

Friday, June 8


Boatload Of Good MLB Teams On The Road This Weekend

If you are looking for road teams to back as winners this weekend, you've really got to look no further than the MLB schedule. Teams like Milwaukee (at Philly), Cleveland (at Detroit), Seattle (at Tampa Bay), St. Louis (at Cincinnati), Yankees (at Mets), Houston (at Texas), L.A. Angels (at Minnesota), and Atlanta (at L.A. Dodgers) are all viable candidates to win their weekend series' against their respective opponents. That's a huge list of road sides that will see plenty of support overall this weekend. Yet, it's still important to pick your spots with these teams and how you do that could be based on a lot of things. For example, Atlanta is a team that I believe will be coming back down to earth soon so avoiding them against the Dodgers is probably the path I'll take, and the Houston/Texas series could be a dicey one backing Houston with it being an intense division rivalry and all.

But I'd look for the surging Mariners to take care of business with at least a series win in Tampa, and the same could be said for the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, and the Angels in Minnesota. The Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets will garner plenty of headlines, but the Yankees should win more then they lose there, but decisions on whether or not to back the visiting Yankees there should more be based on the ML odds that come out.

The most intriguing visiting team to bet on this week may in fact be the Milwaukee Brewers though. The Brewers find themselves in 1st place in the NL Central with a 37-25 SU record and they'll probably be plus-money underdogs almost all weekend. The Phillies are a team that may fall back soon like I believe Atlanta will, as both could be classified in the group of young rebuilding teams getting too much success too fast.

The Brewers have surprised many as well with their play this year, but they've still been one of the best teams to bet on all year (3rd in money won as $100 bet on Milwaukee every game would be up $1260) and those numbers should only grow this weekend.

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, June 8


Pittsburgh @ Chicago Cubs

Game 951-952
June 8, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 14.427
Chicago Cubs
(Mntgmry) 16.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-175); N/A

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
June 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 14.527
Philadelphia
(Velasquez) 16.143
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-125); Under

San Francisco @ Washington

Game 955-956
June 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Suarez) 15.904
Washington
(Strasburg) 17.191
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-200); Over

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Weaver) 15.324
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 11.467
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-145
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-145); Over

San Diego @ Miami

Game 959-960
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lauer) 15.220
Miami
(Smith) 13.997
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+120); Under

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 961-962
June 8, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 15.030
Colorado
(Marquez) 13.911
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-105); Under

Atlanta @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
June 8, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(McCrthy) 16.082
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 17.114
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-190
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-190); Under

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 969-970
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bauer) 16.097
Detroit
(Fulmer) 15.023
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-160); Over

Baltimore @ Toronto

Game 965-966
June 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cashner) 14.032
Toronto
(Happ) 15.401
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-185); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Boston

Game 967-968
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 15.601
Boston
(Sale) 17.636
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-300
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-300); Over

Seattle @ Tampa Bay

Game 971-972
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gonzales) 16.224
Tampa Bay
(Font) 14.258
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-125); Under

Houston @ Texas

Game 973-974
June 8, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Verlnder) 16.420
Texas
(Fiister) 15.652
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-210
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-210); Under

LA Angels @ Minnesota

Game 975-976
June 8, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 17.351
Minnesota
(Lynn) 14.388
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-125); Under

Kansas City @ Oakland

Game 977-978
June 8, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Junis) 13.526
Oakland
(Montas) 16.563
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-150); Under

NY Yankees @ NY Mets

Game 979-980
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 14.696
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.830
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+100); Over

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MLB

Friday, June 8

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Trend Report
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games at home
Chi Cubs is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 20 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 20 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Francisco is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Washington's last 17 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Francisco is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Washington's last 17 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 8 games
Baltimore is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Baltimore is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games
San Diego is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Miami
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing Miami
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games at home
Miami is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Seattle's last 17 games
Seattle is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle


Chicago White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Boston
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
St. Louis is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Cincinnati is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 13 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Cleveland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Detroit is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
NY Yankees is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 10 games at home
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Houston Astros
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Texas
Houston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Texas is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Houston
Texas is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 12 games on the road
LA Angels is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Angels is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
Arizona is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Arizona is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games
Colorado is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Oakland is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games at home
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Atlanta Braves
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games at home
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
LA Dodgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

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PITTSBURGH (31 - 31) at CHICAGO CUBS (35 - 24) - 2:20 PM
CHAD KUHL (R) vs. MIKE MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1730-1786 (-268.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 369-307 (-82.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 923-835 (-162.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 428-383 (-83.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-48 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-43 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-61 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MONTGOMERY is 5-13 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MONTGOMERY is 0-5 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MONTGOMERY is 8-17 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-3 (+1.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

CHAD KUHL vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KUHL is 1-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.02 and a WHIP of 1.950.
His team's record is 3-5 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.71 and a WHIP of 0.631.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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MILWAUKEE (37 - 25) at PHILADELPHIA (32 - 28) - 7:05 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 836-878 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 37-25 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-14 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-16 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-8 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-38 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHACIN is 10-3 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 13-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 18-7 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 7-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 136-151 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-96 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CHACIN is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (31 - 31) at WASHINGTON (35 - 25) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW SUAREZ (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 95-129 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-75 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 64-89 (-29.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-28 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-68 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 92-52 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-50 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-33 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

ANDREW SUAREZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 5-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (33 - 27) at CINCINNATI (22 - 41) - 7:10 PM
LUKE WEAVER (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WEAVER is 5-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 71-53 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-41 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 7-20 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 5-16 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 6-19 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 14-30 (-12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 405-438 (-104.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
HARVEY is 7-16 (-13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARVEY is 16-31 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-0 (+7.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WEAVER is 3-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 0.706.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

MATT HARVEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HARVEY is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (29 - 35) at MIAMI (22 - 40) - 7:10 PM
ERIC LAUER (L) vs. CALEB SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 73-85 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-43 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

ERIC LAUER vs. MIAMI since 1997
LAUER is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 19.31 and a WHIP of 3.863.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

CALEB SMITH vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SMITH is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (32 - 29) at COLORADO (32 - 30) - 8:40 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. GERMAN MARQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 38-63 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 119-106 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-17 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 45-38 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 126-101 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-44 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 89-68 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-16 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 9-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 15-11 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-14. (-4.6 units)

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MARQUEZ is 0-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+5.1 units)

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ATLANTA (36 - 26) at LA DODGERS (31 - 31) - 10:10 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. WALKER BUEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 36-25 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 13-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-16 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 19-6 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-31 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-17 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-22 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-24 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MCCARTHY is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

WALKER BUEHLER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (19 - 42) at TORONTO (27 - 35) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 19-42 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-32 (-16.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 37-76 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-29 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-32 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 103-121 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-23 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 8-14 (-8.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 5-12 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 61-77 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-62 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. TORONTO since 1997
CASHNER is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HAPP is 5-6 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.243.
His team's record is 5-10 (-6.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-5. (+3.5 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (20 - 40) at BOSTON (43 - 20) - 7:10 PM
DYLAN COVEY (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 43-20 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 36-13 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

DYLAN COVEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS SALE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SALE is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (32 - 28) at DETROIT (30 - 34) - 7:10 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-28 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-7 (-8.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
DETROIT is 20-14 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 7-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 50-88 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-102 (-31.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-57 (-21.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-2 (+1.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. DETROIT since 1997
BAUER is 5-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.53 and a WHIP of 1.692.
His team's record is 5-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-10. (-9.3 units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FULMER is 2-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.31 and a WHIP of 1.906.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

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SEATTLE (39 - 23) at TAMPA BAY (28 - 33) - 7:10 PM
MARCO GONZALES (L) vs. WILMER FONT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 39-23 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-11 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 27-12 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 26-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-67 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-24 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MARCO GONZALES vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GONZALES is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

WILMER FONT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (39 - 25) at TEXAS (27 - 38) - 8:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
VERLANDER is 67-78 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 8-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 200-192 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 89-74 (+24.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-24 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 149-131 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 50-56 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 76-45 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-14 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 111-55 (+30.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-7 (+1.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 13-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 14-11 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-11. (+0.6 units)

DOUG FISTER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
FISTER is 2-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (35 - 28) at MINNESOTA (27 - 32) - 8:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 21-41 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 4-17 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-12 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 15-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 563-531 (+51.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 10-2 (+7.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 101-71 (+40.6 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 14-6 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 45-65 (-22.5 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 86-105 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-82 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RICHARDS is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 0.991.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LYNN is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 1.874.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (21 - 42) at OAKLAND (32 - 31) - 10:05 PM
JAKE JUNIS (R) vs. FRANKIE MONTAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 21-42 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-31 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 175-102 (+55.5 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 279-289 (+39.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
JUNIS is 18-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JUNIS is 12-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JAKE JUNIS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
JUNIS is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.825.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

FRANKIE MONTAS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MONTAS is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (40 - 18) at NY METS (27 - 32) - 7:10 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DEGROM is 12-1 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TANAKA is 50-25 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 26-32 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 12-19 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 7-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 74-91 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 5-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 0-6 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NY METS are 27-65 (-39.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. NY METS since 1997
TANAKA is 1-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 0.797.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DEGROM is 1-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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LEADING OFF: Subway Series begins, Cubs still talking slides
June 8, 2018

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

7 TRAIN GAMES

The Yankees and Mets open a three-game Subway Series at Citi Field. Jacob deGrom has been stellar for the Mets, but New York hasn't been so great in return. DeGrom has a 0.99 ERA over his past nine starts, and yet the Mets are 2-7 in those games. The Yankees, meanwhile, have won seven of eight and are a half-game back of Boston in the AL East with Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 4.79) set to start.

SENSITIVE STUFF

The Chicago Cubs are still seeking clarity on rules regarding catchers blocking home plate, even after a potentially prickly call went their way. Anthony Rizzo was credited with a sacrifice fly Thursday after a video review determined Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp had illegally blocked the plate with his left leg as Albert Almora Jr. tried to score from third. Almora beat Dylan Cozen's strong throw from left field, but was unable to touch the plate with Knapp in the way. Almora initially was called out before the play was overruled.

''It's a sensitive subject,'' said Rizzo, who upended Pirates catcher Elias Diaz on a disputed play at the plate at Pittsburgh on Memorial Day, but wasn't called for interference on the field. ''In my opinion, a lot more need to be overturned so guys have a better lane to slide.''

INNINGS NEEDED

Walker Buehler hopes to give the Dodgers' besieged bullpen a breather in a game against Atlanta. Manager Dave Roberts has gone to the bullpen 16 times in the past two games, including when spot starter Dennis Santana was scratched minutes before first pitch Thursday. Los Angeles used nine relievers in the 8-7 win over Pittsburgh barely 12 hours after spot starter Caleb Ferguson was pulled following 1 2/3 innings. Still, LA has won 15 of 20 games heading into their series against the Braves.

CAREFUL WITH CORREA

Houston is planning to be conservative with star shortstop Carlos Correa after he left a game Wednesday with discomfort in his right side. An MRI on Thursday came back negative, but Correa was still held out of the lineup against Texas and may sit again as they continue the series. Manager A.J. Hinch said the team would know more about Correa's timeline once he swings a bat again, which should happen at some point over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Astros will send major league ERA-leader Justin Verlander (7-2, 1.24) out against the Rangers' Doug Fister.

ON SALE

Chris Sale (5-3, 3.00) faces a few old friends when the Red Sox open a series against the White Sox at Fenway Park. Sale has won four straight decisions and ranks second in the AL with 110 strikeouts. Boston's Andrew Benintendi has homered in four of his past five games. On Thursday, he became the first Red Sox player other than Mookie Betts to hit a leadoff home run since Brock Holt in 2014. Dylan Covey (1-1, 2.82) starts for Chicago.

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Friday's Diamond Notes
June 8, 2018

Hottest team: Padres (7-2 last nine)

San Diego is currently the best last place team in baseball at 29-35, while sitting only 4 ½ games out of first place in the National League West. The Padres won seven of the final nine contests on its 10-game homestand, including three victories over the Marlins. San Diego heads to the east coast to face Miami for a three-game weekend set, but the Padres have lost 11 of their last 12 series openers.

The Padres have taken care of their business at home recently by winning 10 of the last 14 games at Petco Park, while not losing a home series since early May. However, San Diego needs to get its road record on track as the Padres are 2-4 in their last six away from Petco Park since winning three straight games at Pittsburgh in late May. In Friday’s opener at Miami, Eric Lauer takes the mound for the Padres, looking for not only his first road win of the season, but also a better outing against the Marlins after allowing five runs in 2.1 innings of a 7-2 loss to the Fish on May 28.

Coldest team: Phillies (3-7 last 10)

Philadelphia returns to Citizens Bank Park after stumbling on its 10-game road trip against Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. Granted, the competition was tough, but after splitting a four-game series with the Dodgers, the Phillies scratched across one run in a three-game sweep at the hands of the Giants. The Phillies rebounded with a 6-1 blowout of the Cubs on Tuesday as nearly +200 underdogs, but lost on a walk-off grand slam on Wednesday, then dropped a 4-3 decision in the rubber match at Wrigley Field.

The Phillies travel back to the City of Brotherly Love to welcome in another solid opponent, the NL Central-leading Brewers. Vince Velasquez is winless in his last three starts for Philadelphia in spite of allowing four earned runs and striking out 24 batters in 16.1 innings of work. Milwaukee is looking to end a three-game slide as the Brewers have scored only four runs in their last 27 innings.

Hottest pitcher: Frankie Montas, Athletics (2-0, 0.64 ERA)

Only two starts into his Oakland tenure, Montas has dominated by yielding 10 hits and one run in 14 innings of work as the A’s have knocked off the Diamondbacks and Royals. The Dominican-born right-hander tossed eight innings in a 16-0 shutout of Kansas City last Friday as he squares off with the Royals again tonight. Oakland looks to improves on a 4-9 record in its past 13 home contests, as Montas is the only A’s starter currently on a two-game winning streak.

Coldest pitcher: Matt Harvey, Reds (1-4, 5.79 ERA)

It’s been a rough season for the former Mets’ standout, who was dealt to Cincinnati in May after failing to win a start in four outings. Harvey wasn’t terrible when he initially took the mound for the Reds, allowing four earned runs in 14 innings as Cincinnati posted a 3-0 record. However, the Dark Knight has gone backwards of late by getting tagged for nine runs in his last 10.1 innings of work in road losses at Colorado and San Diego. Harvey and the Reds host the Cardinals, as St. Louis has put together a perfect 7-0 record against its division rivals this season.

Biggest OVER run: Rockies (7-0-1 last eight)

Colorado returns home after failing to pull off the road sweep of Cincinnati after Thursday’s 7-5 walk-off loss in 13 innings. The Rockies’ offense continues to perform well by averaging 6.8 runs over the last 10 games, but the pitching has allowed an average of 8.0 runs in the past seven contests. Colorado hosts Arizona in a critical NL West showdown this weekend as right-hander German Marquez takes the mound in the opener. Marquez has struggled at Coors Field this season by compiling a 7.22 ERA, but the Rockies are 6-1 to the UNDER in his past seven starts against the Diamondbacks.

Biggest UNDER run: Mets (12-6 last 18)

This homestand (and recent month) has been an absolute disaster for the Mets following a promising start. Through six games against the Cubs and Orioles at Citi Field, the Mets have plated a total of seven runs, while losing all six contests. The pitching has been alright over the last three games by yielding five runs, but there is no update on when the offense will get going. Guess who’s coming to town tonight? The big, bad Yankees for three games as Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound opposite Mets’ ace Jacob deGrom. Tanaka has received nearly seven runs of support during his starts this season, while the Yankees have won each of his last seven outings. deGrom has seen the UNDER cash in seven of his last eight starts, but the Mets have scored three runs or less in six of his previous seven outings.

Matchup to watch: Braves vs. Dodgers

Atlanta remains on the west coast after dropping two of three games to streaking San Diego as the Braves travel to Los Angeles. The Dodgers are back at Chavez Ravine following a solid 5-1 road swing at Colorado and Pittsburgh, while scoring at least five runs in all six contests. Los Angeles enters this weekend right in the thick of the NL West race at 31-31, recovering from a 16-26 hole on May 16.

Walker Buehler heads to the mound for the Dodgers in the opener as Los Angeles has five of eight starts made by the right-hander this season. Buehler has been especially effective at Dodger Stadium by compiling a 1.44 home ERA, but the Dodgers have scored two runs or less in three of his four home outings. Los Angeles needs to pick things up at home by going 7-11 in its past 18 home contests dating back to late April.

Brandon McCarthy counters for Atlanta, as the righty is fresh off a pair of no-decisions in home losses to the Mets and Nationals. The former Dodger has given up two earned runs or less in three of his last four outings, while the Braves have won four of McCarthy’s six starts away from SunTrust Park this season. Atlanta has done a nice job of bouncing back off a loss recently by winning five straight off a defeat. Last season, the Braves captured the first two meetings over the Dodgers as heavy underdogs prior to Los Angeles winning four of the final five matchups.

Betcha didn’t know: The Angels have caught fire of late by winning four straight games, as Los Angeles hits the road to face Minnesota. The Halos have had their issues in road series openers by losing four straight Game 1’s away from Anaheim, while scoring three runs or less in all four losses.

Biggest public favorite: Red Sox (-300) vs. White Sox

Biggest public underdog: Diamondbacks (+100) at Rockies

Biggest line move: Marlins (-130 to -140) vs. Padres

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Date w-l-t % units record ( overall picks )

06/07/2018 11-7-1 61.11% +14.15
06/06/2018 19-11-0 63.33% +35.55
06/05/2018 12-12-0 50.00% -16.25
06/04/2018 5-5-0 50.00% -4.70
06/01/2018 13-13-0 50.00% -3.50

TOTALS............60 - 48......55.55%.....+25.25


may mlb best bets ( dogs and totals only )

date........................ats................uni ts..... ............0/u..............units................total

06/07/2018............0 - 2...............-10.00.................6 - 3 - 1.........+13.50...............+3.50
06/06/2018............2 - 2...............+4.25..................10 - 5............+22.50...............+26.75
06/05/2018............1 - 2................-4.60...................7- 5..............+7.50.................+2.90
06/04/2018............0 - 2...............-10.00..................4 - 1.............+14.50................+4.50
06/01/2018............2 - 3................- 2.80..................7 - 7..............-3.50...................-6.30

TOTALS..................5 - 11.............-23.15................34 - 21......,,....+54.50................+31.35

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FRIDAY, JUNE 8
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

PIT at CHC 02:20 PM

CHC -156

U 8.0

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SF at WAS 07:05 PM
SF +180
U 7.5

MIL at PHI 07:05 PM
MIL +103
O 8.0

BAL at TOR 07:07 PM
TOR -187
U 9.0

SEA at TB 07:10 PM
SEA -102
U 8.0

STL at CIN 07:10 PM
STL -132
U 9.5

NYY at NYM 07:10 PM
NYY -105
U 7.0

CLE at DET 07:10 PM
CLE -170
U 8.5

CHW at BOS 07:10 PM
CHW +270
U 8.0

SD at MIA 07:10 PM
SD +123
O 7.5

HOU at TEX 08:05 PM
TEX +180
U 9.0

LAA at MIN 08:10 PM
MIN +110
O 9.0

ARI at COL 08:40 PM
ARI -105
O 11.0

KC at OAK 10:05 PM
OAK -143
U 7.5

ATL at LAD 10:10 PM
ATL +160
O 7.5

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Yanks top Mets to open Subway Series
June 8, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) Brett Gardner hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Jacob deGrom on an eighth-inning changeup, and the New York Yankees beat the reeling Mets 4-1 Friday night in the Subway Series opener after losing Masahiro Tanaka to hamstring problems when the pitcher sprinted home to score his first major league run.

Tanaka allowed one hit, a home run into the second deck in right by Brandon Nimmo on his second pitch. The 29-year-old right-hander scored standing up on Aaron Judge's sacrifice fly, then was replaced before the bottom of the sixth. The Yankees said Tanaka had tightness in both hamstrings, and the team expects to know more Saturday.

Gardner's home run, his fifth this season and fourth in his last 21 games, went just over the wall in right-center and followed Gleyber Torres' second single off deGrom (4-1). Giancarlo Stanton added a ninth-inning homer off Paul Sewald, his 22nd at Citi Field - the most among visiting players.

Jonathan Holder, Chad Green (4-0), Dellin Betances each pitched an inning, and Aroldis Chapman finished the four-hitter for his 16th save in 17 chances.

GIANTS 9, NATIONALS 5

WASHINGTON (AP) - Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasberg exited after two innings because of tightness in his right shoulder, and San Francisco had eight extra-base hits.

Strasburg (6-6) gave up three runs and five hits. He was scheduled for an MRI on Saturday.

Andrew McCutchen and Gorkys Hernandez homered for San Francisco.

Reyes Moronta (2-0) got two outs for the win.

INDIANS 4, TIGERS 1

DETROIT (AP) - Jason Kipnis hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the ninth inning to lead Cleveland past Detroit.

Jose Ramirez almost broke the tie earlier in the ninth, hitting Shane Greene's 3-1 pitch just past the foul pole down the right-field line, but ended up drawing a walk. Yonder Alonso singled with two outs.

Kipnis connected off Greene (2-3) for a drive over the right-center field scoreboard for his fourth homer of the season.

Trevor Bauer (5-4) struck out 12 in eight innings, giving up one run and seven hits. He has fanned 37 in 21 innings over his last three starts.

Cody Allen pitched the ninth for his 12th save.

CUBS 3, PIRATES 1

CHICAGO (AP) - Kris Bryant had three hits and scored a run while batting leadoff for the first time in his career, Ian Happ made a spectacular diving catch near the left-field corner to end the game and surging Chicago beat slumping Pittsburgh.

Bryant singled in his first three at-bats and scored in a two-run first inning, helping the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.

Ian Happ sprawled out to grab Josh Harrison's drive toward the corner against Pedro Strop with a runner on third and two out in the ninth. He also possibly saved a run in the third when he made a tumbling catch on Corey Dickerson's shallow fly with runners on first and second. Happ made another neat grab in the sixth when he raced back and lunged to snag Colin Moran's smash.

Mike Montgomery (2-1) went six innings, giving up one run and seven hits, in his third start with Yu Darvish on the disabled list because of right triceps tendinitis. The Pirates lost for the 10th time in 13 games, with Chad Kuhl (4-4) once again coming up short. Pedro Strop got his first save in two chances.

WHITE SOX 1, RED SOX 0

BOSTON (AP) - Trayce Thompson had an RBI single in the seventh inning off Chris Sale, Dylan Covey pitched six innings as part of a three-hitter and Chicago beat Boston.

Kevan Smith had two hits and scored the only run after leading off the seventh with a ground-rule double. Thompson brought him in with a one-out single to help Chicago end a six-game skid against Boston.

Covey (2-1) more than kept pace with former White Sox ace Sale (5-4), who lost his third straight start despite striking out 10 in eight innings. Jace Fry and Nate Jones each pitched a scoreless inning, and Joakim Soria earned his seventh save. Chicago has won three of four.

It was Boston's first 1-0 loss at Fenway Park since Sept. 14, 2016 against Baltimore.

BLUE JAYS 5, ORIOLES 1

TORONTO (AP) - J.A. Happ allowed two hits in seven innings to earn his 100th career victory, Russell Martin homered and drove in two runs and Toronto beat Baltimore to win consecutive games for the first time in more than a month.

Randal Grichuk and Kevin Pillar also homered as the Blue Jays recorded their first back-to-back victories since April 30 and May 1 at Minnesota.

The Orioles lost for the ninth time in 11 games and dropped to 9-25 on the road and 19-43 overall, both worst in the majors.

Craig Gentry got both of Baltimore's hits off Happ (8-3), and two relievers completed the five-hitter. Right-hander Andrew Cashner (2-8) lost his third straight start. Ryan Tepera recorded the final four outs for his third save in six opportunities.

MARINERS 4, RAYS 3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Marco Gonzales won his fourth straight start and Seattle beat Tampa Bay for the team's 16th win in 20 games.

Gonzales (7-3) pitched into the eighth inning, leaving the game after taking a throw at first base too late to retire a sliding Mallex Smith. Christian Arroyo had a solo homer in the fifth and C.J. Cron added a two-run shot in the eighth off former teammate Alex Colome to pull the Rays within a run.

However, Edwin Diaz got the final four outs for his 22nd save in 25 opportunities, finishing the Mariners' 20th one-run win of the season and sending the Rays to their eighth straight loss.

Wilmer Font (0-3) gave up two runs and two hits while striking out five in 2 1/3 innings in his first major league start.

BREWERS 12, PHILLIES

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ryan Braun homered twice and drove in five runs, and Milwaukee busted out of an offensive funk to beat Philadelphiaand snap a three-game losing streak.

Braun, who came in batting .229, hit a three-run shot off Vince Velasquez (4-7) in the first inning and a two-run blast off Mark Leiter Jr. in a six-run fourth that made it 11-0.

Christian Yelich also went deep and Lorenzo Cain added two hits and two RBIs for the Brewers, who had 13 hits after totaling four runs in their previous three games.

Jhoulys Chacin (5-1) allowed four runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings for Milwaukee, which held onto a half-game lead over the Chicago Cubs atop the NL Central.

MARLINS 4, PADRES 0

MIAMI (AP) - Caleb Smith pitched into the sixth inning and had an RBI single for his first career hit to help Miami beat San Diego.

Smith (5-6) gave up four hits and two walks while striking out five in 5 1/3 innings. Brad Ziegler pitched 1 2/3 innings, and Drew Steckenrider and Kyle got three outs each to finish the shutout.

Brian Anderson had three hits and Cameron Maybin had two for the Marlins, who have won three of four. Eric Lauer (2-4) allowed three runs amd six hits and walked seven in five innings.

ASTROS 7, RANGERS 3

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Justin Verlander struck out nine in seven innings after Shin-Soo Choo homered on the Houston ace's first pitch of the game.

Verlander (8-2) gave up three earned runs after allowing just two in his first 40 2/3 innings on the road this season.

Texas slugger Joey Gallo bunted for a single in the sixth, drawing a big cheer from the crowd. The Astros had been putting six defenders to the right side of second base when Gallo batted this season, and old-school baseball fans had been urging him to bunt toward third and beat the shift.

Alex Bregman homered off Doug Fister (1-7), who exited with right knee soreness after throwing one pitch in the sixth.

DIAMONDBACKS 9, ROCKIES 4

DENVER (AP) - Paul Goldschmidt continued his sizzling June with two long home runs and a double, leading Arizona over Colorado Rockies.

Jake Lamb and David Peralta also homered, and Zack Greinke (5-4) tossed 5 2/3 innings and had an RBI single.

Goldschmidt had just 14 hits in May, batting .144 in 27 games, but has already collected 13 hits in seven games this month.

Goldschmidt's first drive was one of three homers German Marquez (4-6) allowed in the third. Lamb and Peralta also connected.

Jon Jay, acquired from Kansas City on Wednesday, went 0 for 4 with a walk and scored a run in his Diamondbacks debut.

ANGELS 4, TWINS 2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and Justin Upton went deep in the eighth, powering Los Angeles past Minnesota.

Blake Parker pitched a perfect ninth inning for his sixth save in seven attempts, capping a strong finish for the Angels after a rough start before the game with the news that two-way rookie sensation Shohei Ohtani has an elbow injury and will be out for at least three weeks.

Noe Ramirez (2-2) got the win. Ryan Pressly (0-1) took the loss.

Kinsler has five home runs in his last 10 games, batting .366 over that span. Upton, who took Addison Reed deep, has five homers in his last six games.

CARDINALS 7, REDS 6, 10 INNINGS

CINCINNATI (AP) - Jose Martinez homered twice off Matt Harvey, and Jedd Gyorko singled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning as St. Louis beat Cincinnati for the 12th straight time.

The Cardinals haven't dominated the Reds so completely since beating them 12 straight from 1931-32.

St. Louis has won its last 10 games at Great American Ball Park. The Cardinals blew a two-run lead in the ninth before extending the streak.

Bud Norris (3-1) was warming up to pitch the ninth when a downpour prompted a 36-minute delay. Norris then gave up four hits, including RBI singles by Joey Votto and Jesse Winker.

Gyorko's RBI single off Raisel Iglesias (1-1) decided it. John Brebbia gave up a double in the bottom of the inning and an intentional walk before fanning Brandon Dixon for his second save.

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SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
12:05 PM San Francisco Giants Washington Nationals Nationals Park
1:05 PM Milwaukee Brewers Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park
1:07 PM Baltimore Orioles Toronto Blue Jays Rogers Centre
2:10 PM Los Angeles Angels Minnesota Twins Target Field
2:20 PM Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field
4:05 PM Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Fenway Park
4:05 PM Kansas City Royals Oakland Athletics Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
4:10 PM Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Comerica Park
4:10 PM San Diego Padres Miami Marlins Marlins Park
4:10 PM Seattle Mariners Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field
4:10 PM St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Great American Ball Park
7:15 PM Arizona Diamondbacks Colorado Rockies Coors Field
7:15 PM Houston Astros Texas Rangers Globe Life Park in Arlington
7:15 PM New York Yankees New York Mets Citi Field
9:10 PM Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Stadium


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Standings

AMERICAN - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
New York Yankees 41 18 .695 0 22-9 19-9 8-2 W-3
Boston Red Sox 43 21 .672 0 22-10 21-11 6-4 L-2
Tampa Bay Rays 28 34 .452 14 11-15 17-19 2-8 L-8
Toronto Blue Jays 28 35 .444 15 14-19 14-16 3-7 W-2
Baltimore Orioles 19 43 .306 23 10-18 9-25 2-8 L-2

AMERICAN - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Cleveland Indians 33 28 .541 0 20-11 13-17 7-3 W-3
Detroit Tigers 30 35 .462 5 20-15 10-20 5-5 L-1
Minnesota Twins 27 33 .450 5 16-16 11-17 5-5 L-1
Chicago White Sox 21 40 .344 12 10-19 11-21 5-5 W-1
Kansas City Royals 21 43 .328 13 10-21 11-22 3-7 L-6

AMERICAN - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Seattle Mariners 40 23 .635 0 20-12 20-11 7-3 W-2
Houston Astros 40 25 .615 1 19-14 21-11 5-5 W-3
Los Angeles Angels 36 28 .563 4 17-18 19-10 7-3 W-5
Oakland Athletics 33 31 .516 7 17-15 16-16 5-5 W-2
Texas Rangers 27 39 .409 14 13-21 14-18 5-5 L-2

NATIONAL - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Atlanta Braves 36 26 .581 0 16-12 20-14 5-5 L-1
Washington Nationals 35 26 .574 0 14-15 21-11 6-4 L-1
Philadelphia Phillies 32 29 .525 3 19-10 13-19 3-7 L-3
New York Mets 27 33 .450 8 12-20 15-13 2-8 L-7
Miami Marlins 23 40 .365 13 11-18 12-22 3-7 W-1

NATIONAL - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Milwaukee Brewers 38 25 .603 0 18-11 20-14 5-5 W-1
Chicago Cubs 36 24 .600 0 18-12 18-12 8-2 W-3
St. Louis Cardinals 34 27 .557 3 19-14 15-13 6-4 W-2
Pittsburgh Pirates 31 32 .492 7 18-15 13-17 3-7 L-2
Cincinnati Reds 22 42 .344 16 10-22 12-20 3-7 L-1

NATIONAL - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Arizona Diamondbacks 33 29 .532 0 19-13 14-16 7-3 W-1
Colorado Rockies 32 31 .508 1 11-17 21-14 4-6 L-2
San Francisco Giants 32 31 .508 1 19-11 13-20 7-3 W-2
Los Angeles Dodgers 31 31 .500 2 14-17 17-14 7-3 W-1
San Diego Padres 29 36 .446 5 18-21 11-15 7-3 L-1

Updated Sat Jun 9 1:04 AM EDT

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Saturday’s games

National League

Pirates (31-32) @ Cubs (36-24)
Kingham is 0-2, 5.40 in his last three starts (under 3-2). Team in his starts: 2-3.
5-inning record: 2-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5

Lester is 4-1, 1.99 in his last five starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-3.
5-inning record: 8-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Pittsburgh lost lost 10 of its last 13 games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven road games. Cubs won seven of their last eight games; under is 6-2 in their last eight Wrigley games.

Brewers (38-25) @ Phillies (32-29)
Suter is 3-1, 3.32 in his last four starts (over 4-0). Team in his starts: 5-6.
5-inning record: 5-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Arrieta is 2-1, 2.29 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 5-6.
5-inning record: 6-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-11

Milwaukee lost four of its last six games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Phillies lost six of their last seven games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Giants (32-31) @ Nationals (35-26)
Rodriguez allowed one run in six IP (85 PT) in his first MLB start. Team in his starts: 1-0.
5-inning record: 0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Gonzalez 2-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 7-4.
5-inning record: 7-2-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Giants won seven of their last seven games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Washington won four of its last six home games; under is 10-2 in their last 12 games.

Cardinals (34-27) @ Reds (22-42)
Wacha is 3-0, 1.65 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 9-3.
5-inning record: 7-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Castillo is 0-2, 8.38 in his last two starts; under is 4-1-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 6-7.
5-inning record: 6-7. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-13

Cardinals are 5-6 in their last 11 road games; under is 8-5-1 in their last 14 road games. Cincinnati lost five of its last six games; over is 8-0 in their last eight games.

Padres (29-36) @ Marlins (23-40)
Ross is 3-0, 2.76 in his last five starts (under 8-4). Team in his starts: 8-4.
5-inning record: 7-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Straily is 0-2, 3.94 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 5-2.
5-inning record: 3-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-7

Padres won seven of their last ten games; over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Miami lost seven of its last ten games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

Diamondbacks (33-29) @ Rockies (32-31)
Koch is 2-1, 3.12 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-4.
5-inning record: 3-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Bettis is 0-0, 6.83 in his last five starts; under is 6-3-2 in his last 11 starts. Team in his starts: 7-5.
5-inning record: 10-1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Arizona is 7-3 in its last ten games, but lost 11 of its last 14 road games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Colorado lost six of its last eight games; Rockies’ last seven games all went over.

Braves (36-27) @ Dodgers (32-31)
Sanchez is 1-0, 3.27 in four starts this year (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 3-1.
5-inning record: 1-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Wood is 1-1, 6.98 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 6-6.
5-inning record: 3-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Atlanta lost six of its last eight road games; under is 6-3 in their last nine games. Dodgers won six of their last seven games; six of their last seven games went over.

American League

White Sox (21-40) @ Red Sox (43-21)
Rodon is making his first ’18 start; he was 1-0, 1.53 in four AAA starts this year, and is 20-21, 3.95 in 63 MLB starts. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Price is 4-0, 2.87 in his last five starts; over is 3-2 in his home starts. Team in his starts: 8-4
5-inning record: 7-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

White Sox are 5-3 in their last eight games; under is 6-0-1 in their last seven games. Boston won four of its last six games; Red Sox’ last four games stayed under.

Orioles (19-43) @ Blue Jays (28-35)
Gausman is 0-3, 9.00 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 4-8
5-inning record: 5-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Sanchez is 1-2, 5.40 in his last four starts; over is 5-0-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 4-8.
5-inning record: 2-7-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Orioles lost nine of their last 11 games; under is 10-2 in their last 12 games. Blue Jays lost seven of their last ten games; under is 5-0 in their last five home games.

Indians (33-28) @ Tigers (30-35)
Clevinger is 1-2, 4.81 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 5-7
5-inning record: 3-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Fiers is 3-1, 3.78 in his last six starts; under is 2-0-1 in his last three. Team in his starts: 7-4.
5-inning record: 5-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-11

Cleveland is 10-3 in its last 13 games; under is 4-1 in their last five games. Tigers won five of their last eight home games; last five Detroit games stayed under the total.

Mariners (40-23) @ Rays (28-34)
Hernandez is 0-1, 5.04 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 8-5
5-inning record: 6-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-13

Snell is 3-0, 1.11 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-6.
5-inning record: 9-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Mariners won 16 of their last 20 games; under is 14-4 in their last 18 games. Tampa Bay lost its last eight games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Astros (40-25) @ Rangers (27-39)
Morton is 1-1, 5.71 in his last three starts (over 3-0). Team in his starts: 7-5
5-inning record: 9-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Minor is 1-2, 8.38 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-6.
5-inning record: 3-7-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-11

Houston won its last three games; over is 11-3-1 in last 15 Astro games. Texas won six of its last ten home games; under is 5-3 in the Rangers’ last eight games.

Angels (36-28) @ Twins (27-33)
Skaggs is 1-2, 3.54 in his last five starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-6
5-inning record: 6-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Gibson is 0-2, 3.86 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-6
5-inning record: 6-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Angels won six of their last seven games; under is 8-1 in their last nine games. Minnesota won five of its last eight games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Royals (21-42) @ A’s (33-31)
Duffy is 1-0, 2.89 in his last three starts; over is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 3-10
5-inning record: 4-8-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

Bassitt is 2-11, 4.13 in 29 MLB games (23 starts); he is 2-3, 6.10 in 10 AAA games (7 starts) this season. Team in his starts: 0-0.
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Royals lost seven of their last eight games; under is 5-3 in their last eight road games. A’s won their last three home games; under is 7-4-2 in their last 13 games.

Interleague

New York (A) (41-18) @ Mets (27-33)
German is 0-3, 7.88 in his last three starts (over 3-2). Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 0-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5

Matz is 1-1, 1.13 in his last three starts (16 IP). Under is 4-2 in his last six starts. Team in his starts: 6-5
5-inning record: 3-7-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Bronx won eight of its last nine games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games. Mets lost their last nine home games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 home games.

Umpires
SF-Wsh: Under is 7-2 in last nine Barry games.
Mil-Phil: Under is 3-0-1 in last four Culbreth games.
Pitt-Chi: Under is 8-2 in last ten Eddings games.
Stl-Cin: Over is 8-2 in Knight games this season.
SD-Mia: Underdogs won six of last eight Baker games.
Az-Colo: Three of last four Morales games went over.
Atl-LA: Under is 8-3 in last eleven Hernandez games.

Balt-Tor: Under is 5-2 in last seven Little games.
LA-Minn: Last four Reynolds games stayed under.
KC-A’s: Under is 7-2 in last nine Randazzo games.
Chi-Bos: Underdogs won five of last six Livernsparger games.
Clev-Det: Over is 7-2 in last nine Gorman games.
Sea-TB: Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Hudson games.
Hst-Tex: Under is 9-2 in last eleven Holbrook games.

NY-NY: Under is 4-2 in last six Tumpane games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/8
Ariz 14-12-4……14-9-8……..28-21
Atl 17-13-5…..9-11-8………26-24
Cubs 13-10-7……14-12-4…….27-22
Reds 8-21-3……9-19-3………17-40
Colo 19-11-7……16-10-2……34-22
LA 15-13-3…….14-13-6……29-26
Miami 12-19-3…..13-10-6…….25-29
Milw 16-12-6…..14-13-2…….30-25
Mets 13-13-2……12-14-7…..24-25
Philly 12-14-6…..12-10-6……24-24
Pitt 12-13-5……14-9-9…….26-22
St. Louis 16-8-4……16-16-1……32-24
SD 8-14-6……14-18-4…….22-31
SF 12-14-8…..12-15-3………24-29
Wash 18-8-6..…16-11-3………34-19

Orioles 8-18-8…….10-17-2……18-35
Boston 15-12-6……17-11-4……..32-23
White Sox 11-18-4…….7-18-4…..18-36
Cleveland 13-11-6……20-7-5……33-18
Detroit 11-15-4……15-14-9……..26-28
Astros 16-10-7……18-10-5…….34-19
KC 10-18-5…….10-17-5…..20-35
Angels 18-8-3……..13-15-7……31-23
Twins 10-13-7……13-15-5…..23-28
NYY 16-7-6……17-9-5…….33-16
A’s 11-14-7……13-12-7……24-26
Seattle 20-10-4……13-10-9……33-20
TB 17-13-6……9-13-4…….26-25
Texas 10-18-4…..10-21-3…….20-39
Toronto 9-16-5……..9-17-8…….18-33

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/8)
Ariz 10-29……..10-30…….20
Atl 13-34……12-29……….25
Cubs 7-30……..14-32………21
Reds 9-31……..6-30………..15
Colo 14-35…….13-28..…….27
LA 11-31……..10-31..……..20
Miami 9-34……..11-30……….20
Milw 10-34……..6-28…..…16
Mets 10-28……..10-32…….20
Philly 7-33……..9-29……….16
Pitt 7-30……..10-33………17
StL 10-27……..9-33………19
SD 6-28……..7-37……….13
SF 5-32………13-30….…18
Wash 14-34……..9-29……..23

Orioles 13-34……..11-29………24
Boston 12-33……13-32………25
White Sox 9-33……9-29…..……18
Clev 8-31…….10-31………18
Detroit 9-29……..11-37………20
Astros 6-31…..…8-32……….14
KC 10-34..……..9-31……..19
Angels 8-28…..…..7-34………15
Twins 7-30………6-38……….13
NYY 5-28……..12-30………17
A’s 7-33…..…..10-32………17
Seattle 11-32………9-32………20
TB 12-36..……7-26………19
Texas 4-32…….…9-33………13
Toronto 5-32………9-32……….14

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 31-21 NL, favorites +$851
AL @ NL– 19-18 AL, favorites -$651
Total: 49-40 NL, favorites +$200

Interleague play- 2017
NL @ AL– 86-58 AL, favorites -$434
AL @ NL– 75-72 NL, favorites +$396
Total: 159-131 AL, favorites -$38

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 72-70-4
AL @ NL: Over 75-65-8
Total: Over 147-135-12

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LEADING OFF: Top pitchers Strasburg, Tanaka, Ohtani ailing
June 8, 2018

A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:

AILING ACES

Star pitchers Stephen Strasburg, Masahiro Tanaka and Shohei Ohtani all had a rough start to the weekend.

Strasburg had to exit after just two innings when Washington hosted the Giants because of tightness in his pitching shoulder. The Nats said the right-hander also had shoulder inflammation and would have an MRI.

Tanaka was forced to leave with hamstring problems after sprinting to score his first major league run in the New York Yankees' win over the Mets. He raced home on Aaron Judge's sacrifice fly at Citi Field.

Ohtani was put on the disabled list by the Los Angeles Angels with a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow. The team said the two-way Japanese sensation will be out at least three weeks.

A CAPITAL IDEA

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is set to throw out the first pitch at Nationals Park, two days after leading the club to its first Stanley Cup championship. Ovechkin won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP, and his teammates will be on hand for his ceremonial toss before the Nationals host San Francisco. Ovechkin is bringing something else, too - the shiny silver Cup.

HOMELY

The Mets have lost nine straight at Citi Field after falling to the Yankees 4-1 Friday night in the Subway Series opener. The Mets will try to break the skid when Steve Matz (2-4, 3.42 ERA) starts against Domingo German (0-4, 5.44), who is searching for his first major league win.

SMOOTH SAILING

The Mariners have won 16 of 20 and taken over the AL West lead. Ace Felix Hernandez will try to keep Seattle headed in the right direction when he starts at Tampa Bay. King Felix is 9-2 lifetime against the Rays, including a perfect game in 2012. Blake Snell (7-3)�starts for the Rays, who have lost eight in a row.

TAKE THE TRAM

Detroit first base coach Ramon Santiago is away from the team with his wife about to give birth, so Alan Trammell has been filling in. Now a special assistant to the Tigers general manager, Trammell will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next month. The Tigers will also retire the No. 3 that Trammell wore.

CLOSE

Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been out of the starting lineup for four straight games because of a bruised left middle finger. He entered Friday as part of a double switch against Pittsburgh.