Da Bum's 2021 Major League Baseball Transactions, News, Notes, Picks Etc. !!

[StarDust Bum]

MLB July Opinions and Best Bets:

07/29/2021.......4-7-0......36.36%....-15.75
7/28/2021 ........5-6-0......45.45%.....-9.10
07/27/2021.......4-9-0......30.77%....-30.65
07/26/2021.......2-6-0......25.00%....-25.25
07/25/2021.......6-8-0......42.86%....-18.95
07/24/2021.....4-13-0......23.52%....-58.25
07/23/2021.......6-9-0......40.00%....-15.55
07/22/2021.......5-6-0......45.45%......-6.05
07/21/2021.......8-5-0......61.53%....+29.65
07/20/2021...11-10-0.......52.38%......-1.00
07/19/2021.......5-7-0.......41.66%....-23.65
07/18/2021.....6-10-0.......37.50%....-19.35
07/17/2021.....6-10-0.......37.50%....-28.85
07/16/2021.......5-9-0.......35.71%....-22.95
07/11/2021.......9-2-0.......81.82%...+41.60
07/10/2021...... 8-7-0 ......53.33% ....+4.95
07/09/2021.......9-5-0.......64.29%...+26.35
07/08/2021.......3-6-0.......33.33%....-14.80
07/07/2021.......6-6-0.......50.00%.....+0.25
07/06/2021.......6-7-0.......46.15%......-9.90
07/05/2021 ......5-5-0 ......50.00%.... - 6.45
07/04/2021.....5-11-0.......31.25%.....-31.90
07/03/2021.....11-4-0.......73.33%....+40.60
07/02/2021.......6-8-0.......42.86%.....-10.45
07/01/2021 ......4-7-0 ......36.36% ....-13.85




Totals...........150-178 ......45,73% ....- 187.93




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Best Bets July:

07/29/2021 2-3-0................40.00%........-0.35
07/28/2021 2-3-0................40.00%........-4.05
07/27/2021 2-5-0................28.57%.......-11.50 .
07/26/2021 1-4-0................25.00%.......-14.50
07/25/2021 2-2-0................50.00%.......+4.55
07/24/2021 2-7-0................22.22%.......-20.65
07/23/2021.1-5-0................16.66%.......-13.20
07/22/2021.2-5-0................28.57%.......-13.85
07/21/2021.6-5-0................54.54%.......+19.65
07/20/2021 6-6-0................50.00%........+2.30
07/19/2021 3-2-0................60.00%........+7.00
07/18/2021 5-6-0................45.45%........+0.50
07/17/2021 0-4-0................00.00%........-20.00
07/16/2021 2-4-0................33.33%.........-6.85
07/11/2021 3-2-0................60.00%.......+11.45
07/10/2021 3-4-0................42.85%.........+2.85
07/09/2021 3-3-0................50.00%.........+9.00
07/08/2021 2-4-0................33.33%..........-6.95
07/07/2021 3-4-0................42.85%..........-0.70
07/06/2021 3-3-0................50.00%.........+4.20
07/05/2021 3-0-0...............100.00%.......+20.20
07/04/2021 3-8-0................27.27%.........-19.15
07/03/2021 4-3-0................57.14%........+11.50
07/02/2021 0-6-0 ...............00.00%........ -30.00
07/01/2021 3-5-0............... 37.50%......... - 3.55


Totals.......62-75-0...............45.25%..........-111.75

[Udog]

Friday’s 6-pack
First six picks in the NBA Draft
1) Detroit— Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State
2) Houston— Jalen Green, G-League Elite
3) Cleveland— Evan Mobley, USC
4) Toronto— Scottie Barnes, Florida State
5) Orlando— Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga
6) Oklahoma City— Josh Giddey, Australia

Quote of the Day.
“There are only two options regarding commitment- you’re either in or you’re out.”
Pat Riley

Friday’s quiz
Pistons took Bob Lanier in the 1970 NBA Draft, after he led his college team to the Final Four that year. What college did Bob Lanier play for?

Thursday’s quiz
Nolan Ryan pitched in major leagues for 27 years; he broke into the majors with the Mets.

Wednesday’s quiz
Lebron James was #1 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft; Carmelo Anthony was the 3rd pick, Dwayne Wade the 5th pick. Pistons took Darko Milicic with the #2 pick; it didn’t go well for him.

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Friday’s Den: Random thoughts on a busy night

Lot of stuff going on for a Thursday night; was going to do a running diary of the night, with the NBA Draft and baseball trades going on, but a nasty thunderstorm KO’d my DirecTV for 20-25 minutes, so I scrapped that idea.

— First of all, best wishes to Indians’ manager Terry Francona, who is taking the rest of the year off to improve his health— he’s had problems last few years. From all accounts, Francona is a terrific guy and he also been an excellent manager. Get well soon, sir.

Francona is also the answer to a great trivia question; he was the manager of the Birmingham Barons the year Michael Jordan played minor league baseball.

— Blockbuster trade of the day was Dodgers acquiring Max Scherzer/Trea Turner from Washington for four prospects, including their top two, C Keibert Ruiz, P Josiah Gray.

San Diego had been rumored as the frontrunners to land Scherzer, but they got outsmarted by their division rivals.

— Turner came up as a CF, so he is likely to play OF with Corey Seager due back from his hand injury. This also makes it more likely that Seager moves on in free agency this winter.

— Nationals dealt injured slugger Kyle Schwarber to Boston; he has a hamstring issue now, but was pounding the ball before he got hurt. It is unclear if Washington plans to field a team next season, but if they do, it won’t be a very good one.

— Washington 3-8. Phillies 1-11:
Nationals won first game, led 7-0 in nightcap, but blew the lead.
Brad Miller walked it off with a grand slam, after P Aaron Nola pinch-hit and drew a walk.

— Rough day to be a Washington fan. In 2019, they won the World Series, then didn’t get much of a chance to celebrate last year because of the pandemic, now they’re running a fire sale.

— Dodgers also acquired LHP Danny Duffy, so the Trevor Bauer era may be over in LA.

— Bronx Bombers acquired 1B Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs, OF Joey Gallo from Texas; Cubs are even paying Rizzo’s contract the rest of this year.

Rizzo/Gallo don’t pitch, so New York will be trying to outscore teams with an enhanced lineup.

— In 2000, the major league batting average was .270; this year, it is .241; will be interesting to see how much it goes back up next year when they ban the shift.

— Seattle acquired P Diego Castillo to replace departed Kendall Graveman as closer.

— This season, Atlanta Braves are 1-10 in games when they’ve been one game under .500; they’re 51-52 and haven’t been over .500 yet this season.

— Mets acquiring Rich Hill makes it 11 teams in 17 years for the veteran lefty.

— Tuesday afternoon, Detroit scored 17 runs in game without hitting a home run; it was the first time they scored 17+ runs without homering since July, 1961.

— Since 2017, Mike Trout has missed 26% of the Angels’ games due to injury.

— Not sure how this will play out, but Oklahoma City Thunder had 37 draft picks for the next seven NBA Drafts, counting last night- they traded one to Philly, so now they’ve got 36.

NBA rosters have 15 guys on them; what will they do with all those draft picks?

— Russell Westbrook got traded to the Lakers, SO LA’s Big 3 in Lebron James, Anthony Davis and Westbrook. Lakers aren’t much for the rebuilding side of the business.

Russell Westbrook’s career path:
2008-19— Oklahoma City
2019-20— Houston
2020-21— Washington
2021-??— Lakers

Four teams in four years; Lakers became a more interesting team last night.

— Detroit took Cade Cunningham with the first pick of the draft; last time they had the first pick was 1970—they took Bob Lanier, who scored 22 ppg for 10 years— excellent pick.

— The NBA Draft would be better if they didn’t show Spike Lee hovering around the arena.

— Was listening to an NBA scout/analyst describe one prospect and he says:

“The big question about (Player A) is how much does he like basketball?”

Wow, big wow. If I thought that about a prospect, we’d cross his name off and never even think about drafting him. Excelling in the NBA is really difficult; you better love it enough to work your butt off at it, if you want to succeed.

— A’s 4, Angels 0— First time up, A’s leadoff hitter Mark Canha leaned into an inside pitch, it nicked him and he went to first base. Angels’ P Dylan Bundy was’t happy about it. Next time up, first pitch was a fastball behind Canha’s head.

Frankie Montas was awesome in this game, throwing 7 shutout innings. Starling Marte got on base a couple of times in his A’s debut.

— It takes onions to propose to your girlfriend in public, in a big league ballpark; last week, a guy proposed to his girlfriend in the middle of the 5th inning at Wrigley Field- she said yes, and there were hugs/kisses and everyone was happy.

Few years ago, a guy proposed to his girlfriend at Fenway Park; they put it up on the scoreboard, there wasn’t much of a commotion, until some fans in that area starting chanting…….

“She said no!!! She said no!!!!”

Not good. How do you get out of the ballpark gracefully when that happens?

[Udog]

901PHILADELPHIA -902 PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH is 39-51 SU (-23.9 Units) vs. an overused bullpen that pitches more than 3.2 innings per game in the current season.

903CHICAGO CUBS -904 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 0-9 SU (-10.8 Units) vs. good fielding teams - averaging <=0.6 errors/game in the second half of the season in the current season.

905CINCINNATI -906 NY METS
CINCINNATI is 1-12 SU (-13.3 Units) vs. terrible speed teams - averaging 0.35 or less SB's/game in the current season.

907MILWAUKEE -908 ATLANTA
MILWAUKEE is 10-0 SU (10 Units) in road games when the total is 8 to 8.5 in the current season.

909LA DODGERS -910 ARIZONA
ARIZONA is 21-37 SU (-20.1 Units) vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 5.5 or less hits/start in the current season.

911COLORADO -912 SAN DIEGO
COLORADO is 15-24 SU (-18.3 Units) in road games vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse in the current season.

913KANSAS CITY -914 TORONTO
KANSAS CITY is 9-19 SU (-16.1 Units) in road games vs teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game in the current season.

915BALTIMORE -916 DETROIT
DETROIT is 14-3 SU (14.8 Units) in home games vs. teams outscored by opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season in the current season.

917BOSTON -918 TAMPA BAY
TAMPA BAY is 32-14 SU (19.1 Units) vs. a starting pitcher with good control (less than 1.75 BB's/start) in the current season.

919SEATTLE -920 TEXAS
TEXAS are 13-32 SU (-24.9 Units) vs. a starting pitcher with good control (less than 1.75 BB's/start) in the current season.

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, July 30

NL games
Cubs (50-54) @ Washington (47-55)
— Williams is 2-0, 2.60 in his last three starts.
— Cubs are 8-4 in his starts.
— under 8-4
— allowed run in first inning: 3-12
— record in first 5 innings: 7-4-1
— He is 1-2, 5.18 in five starts vs Washington.

— Cubs are 8-21 in last 29 games.
— Chicago is 1-4 in its last five road games.
— Under is 7-3 in last 10 road games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-104
— record in first 5 innings: 44-47-13

— Nationals haven’t named a pitcher. Or a shortstop.

— Washington is 5-12 in its last 17 games.
— Nationals are 3-7 in last 10 home games.
— under 6-2 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 34-101
— record in first 5 innings: 42-39-20

Philadelphia (51-51) @ Pittsburgh (38-64)
— Nola is 2-2, 5.84 in his last four starts.
— Phillies are 10-10 in his starts.
— over 6-3 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 7-20
— record in first 5 innings: 11-8-1
— He is 2-2, 3.24 in four starts vs Pittsburgh.

— Phillies are 5-7 in their last 12 games.
— Phillies are 31-21 at home, 20-30 on road.
— over 16-5 last 21 games.
— scored run in first inning: 34-102
— record in first 5 innings: 39-40-23

— Crowe is 1-1, 4.58 in his last four starts.
— Pittsburgh is 6-8 in his starts.
— over 8-1-1 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 5-14
— record in first 5 innings: 4-8-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Philly.

— Pirates lost eight of last ten games.
— Pittsburgh is 5-5 in last ten home games.
— over 16-6-1 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 28-101
— record in first 5 innings: 32-57-12

Cincinnati (54-49) @ Mets (54-47)
— In his last two starts, Gray allowed 13 runs in 8 IP.
— Reds are 6-8 in his starts.
— under 7-7
— allowed run in first inning: 3-14
— you’re reading ***************.com
— record in first 5 innings: 2-10-2
— He is 2-0, 3.18 in two starts vs New York.

— Cincinnati is 6-7 in its last 13 games.
— Reds are 9-3 in last 12 road games.
— under 6-4-1 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 31-103
— record in first 5 innings: 44-43-16

— Carrasco is making his first ‘21 start.
— He was 3-4, 2.91 in 12 starts for Cleveland LY.
— He’s started 195 MLB games (88-73, 3.77)
— you’re reading ***************.com
— He is 4-0, 3.43 in six starts vs Cincinnati.

— Mets are 19-22 in their last 41 games.
— Mets are 11-9 in their last 20 home games.
— under 7-3 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 26-101
— record in first 5 innings: 45-44-12

Milwaukee (61-42) @ Atlanta (51-52)
— Burnes is 3-0, 1.08 in his last five starts.
— Milwaukee is 7-2 in his last nine starts.
— over 6-0-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 10-3-4
— He allowed 9 runs in 2.2 IP, in 3 relief stints vs Atlanta.

— Brewers are 8-3 in last 11 games.
— Milwaukee won last seven road games.
— over 6-1-1 last eight road games.
— scored run in first inning: 36-103
— record in first 5 innings: 50-34-19

— Toussaint is 1-1, 1.32 in his last two starts.
— Braves are 1-1 in his starts.
— under 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— you’re reading ***************.com
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
— He gave up 2 runs in 2.2 IP, in 2 relief stints vs Milwaukee.

— Braves are 7-8 in their last 15 games
— Atlanta is 3-4 in its last seven home games.
— under 5-3 last eight games.
— scored run in first inning: 37-103
— record in first 5 innings: 53-37-13

Dodgers (62-42) @ Arizona (32-71)
— Gonsolin is 1-1, 2.00 in his last four starts (18 IP).
— Dodgers are 6-2 in his starts.
— under 5-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-8
— you’re reading ***************.com
— record in first 5 innings: 6-2
— He is 0-0, 2.35 in two starts (7.2 IP) vs Arizona this year.

— Dodgers are 4-7 in last 11 games.
— Dodgers are 4-6 in last ten road games.
— under 7-4-1 last 12 home games
— scored run in first inning: 33-104
— record in first 5 innings: 54-33-17

— Gallen is 0-4, 6.75 in his last six starts.
— Arizona is 2-9 in his starts.
— over 8-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6
— He is 0-1, 2.31 in four starts vs Los Angeles.

— Arizona won six of last nine games.
— Arizona is 4-33 in its last 37 road games.
— over 9-7 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 15-103
— record in first 5 innings: 38-58-7

Colorado (44-60) @ San Diego (61-45)
— Gray is 2-0, 2.57 in his last six starts.
— Rockies are 8-10 in his starts.
— under 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 7-18
— you’re reading ***************.com
— record in first 5 innings: 6-6-6
— He is 1-2, 6.23 in three starts vs San Diego this year.

— Colorado is 19-18 in its last 37 games.
— Rockies are 33-20 at home, 11-39 on road.
— under 18-7 last 25 games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-103
— record in first 5 innings: 39-48-16

— Weathers is 1-0, 3.52 in his last four starts (15.1 IP).
— Padres are 6-6 in his starts.
— over 7-5
— allowed run in first inning: 2-12
— record in first 5 innings: 8-3-1
— He gave up a run in five IP in 2 games (1 start) vs Colorado.

— Padres are 7-5 in their last 12 games.
— San Diego is 7-6 in last 13 home games.
— under 6-4 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 32-105
— record in first 5 innings: 42-45-17

AL games
Kansas City (45-56) @ Toronto (51-48)
— Lynch is 1-2, 8.44 in four starts.
— Kansas City is 1-3 in his starts.
— over 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto.

— Royals won eight of last nine games.
— Royals are 2-9 in last 11 road games.
— under 8-1-1 last ten games.
— scores run in first inning: 21-101
— record in first 5 innings: 38-50-13

— Stripling is 0-2, 7.36 in his last four starts.
— Toronto is 7-9 in his starts.
— under 6-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 7-16
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-1
— He is 1-1, 3.00 in two starts vs Boston this year.

— Toronto lost six of last nine games.
— This is Blue Jays’ first game back in Toronto.
— Under is 5-2 in last seven games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-99
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5 last 13

Baltimore (35-66) @ Detroit (50-55)
— Harvey is 3-0, 1.56 in his last three starts.
— Orioles won his last five starts.
— under 3-0-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 6-20
— record in first 5 innings: 11-8-1
— He is 0-1, 3.68 in 2 games (1 start) vs Detroit.

— Orioles are 7-4 in last 11 games.
— Baltimore is 18-35 on road, 17-31 at home.
— over is 43-21-1 in their last 65 games.
— scored run in first inning: 33-102
— record in first 5 innings: 33-53-16

— Skubal is 2-2, 6.55 in his last four starts.
— Tigers are 8-10 in his starts.
— under 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-10
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.

— Detroit lost four of last seven games.
— Detroit won last ten home games.
— over 28-16-1 last 45 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-105
— record in first 5 innings: 9-0-1 last ten at home.

Boston (63-41) @ Tampa Bay (61-42)
— Perez is 0-2, 5.93 in his last three starts.
— Boston is 9-4 in his last 13 starts.
— under 7-3 last ten
— allowed run in first inning: 6-20
— record in first 5 innings: 19-8-3
— He is 2-3, 3.19 in eight starts vs Toronto.

— Boston won seven of its last ten games.
— Red Sox are 8-9 in last 17 road games.
— under 7-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 35-104
— record in first 5 innings: 48-41-15

— Fleming is 7-5, 4.07 in 16 games (8 starts).
— Rays are 3-5 in his starts.
— over 5-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 3-5
— He gave up 3 runs in 4.1 IP, in one start vs Boston.

— Tampa Bay won 14 of its last 20 games.
— Rays are 12-5 in last 17 home tilts.
— under is 7-3 last ten home games.
— scored run in first inning: 32-103
— record in first 5 innings: 40-38-25

Cleveland (50-49) @ White Sox (60-43)
— Mejia is 0-4, 11.34 in his last four starts.
— Indians are 3-6 in his starts.
— under 5-4
— allowed run in first inning: 6-9
— record in first 5 innings: 1-6-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago.

— Cleveland is 10-19 in last 29 games.
— Indians is 3-8 in last 11 road games.
— over 7-4 last 11 road games
— scores run in first inning: 31-99
— record in first 5 innings: 37-47-15

— Lynn is 3-0, 1.44 in his last four starts.
— Chicago is 10-8 in his starts.
— under 7-2-2 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 2-18
— record in first 5 innings: 13-2-3
— He is 1-1, 4.09 in two starts vs Cleveland.

— Chicago lost six of last eight games.
— White Sox are 8-3 in last 11 home games.
— over 8-2 last 10 home games.
— scored run in first inning: 28-103
— record in first 5 innings: 56-31-16

Seattle (55-48) @ Texas (36-66)
— Gilbert is 2-0, 3.00 in his last three starts.
— Mariners won his last ten starts.
— over 7-2 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 1-12
— record in first 5 innings: 8-3-1
— He gave up 3 runs in 5.2 IP, in a July 2 start vs Texas.

— Seattle is 24-12 in its last 36 games.
— Seattle is 5-2 in last seven road games.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 32-103
— record in first 5 innings: 46-49-8

— Allard is 0-6, 7.71 in his last six starts.
— Texas is 5-13 in his starts.
— over 7-4-2 last 13
— allowed run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 7-9-2
— He is 1-3, 9.00 in 5 games (4 starts) vs Seattle.

— Texas lost 13 of its last 14 games.
— Texas is 3-5 in last eight home games.
— under 5-3 last eight games.
— scored run in first inning: 19-102
— record in first 5 innings: 33-56-13

Oakland (58-46) @ Angels (51-51)
— Bassitt is 1-3, 5.40 in his last four starts.
— A’s are 14-7 in his starts.
— under 11-7 last 18
— allowed run in first inning: 6-21
— record in first 5 innings: 11-5-5
— He is 2-0, 1.08 in two starts vs Anaheim this year.

— A’s are 2-0 since Marte trade was announced.
— Oakland is 7-7 in last 14 road games.
— Under is 19-10 in their last 29 games.
— scored run in first inning: 32-104
— record in first 5 innings: 45-39-20

— Sandoval is 1-2, 3.86 in his last five starts.
— Angels are 6-5 in his starts.
— over 6-2 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-2
— He is 0-1, 1.80 in two starts vs Oakland this year.

— Halos are 13-10 in last 23 games.
— Angels are 8-5 in last 13 home games.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 34-102
— record in first 5 innings: 45-44-13

Interleague games
Bronx (53-48) @ Miami (44-58)
— Taillon is 5-0, 2.92 in his last six starts.
— New York is 9-10 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-7-2
— He is 1-0, 0.82 in two starts vs Miami.

— New York is 12-6 in last 18 games.
— New York is 10-9 in last 19 road games.
— under 9-2 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 24-101
— record in first 5 innings: 42-39-20

— Thompson is 0-1, 4.80 in his last three starts.
— Marlins are 2-5 in his starts.
— under 6-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-5
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.

— Marlins are 15-22 in their last 37 games.
— Miami is 3-5 in last eight home games.
— over 12-6-2 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-102
— record in first 5 innings: 37-45-20

Minnesota (43-60) @ St Louis (51-51)
— Berrios is 0-2, 4.33 in his last four starts.
— Twins are 11-9 in his starts.
— over 10-5 last 15
— allowed run in first inning: 6-20
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-5
— He is 2-0, 2.92 in two starts vs St Louis.

— Minnesota is 4-10 in its last 14 games.
— Twins are 3-10 in last 13 road games.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 36-103
— record in first 5 innings: 31-51-21

— LeBlanc is 0-2, 3.27 in five starts.
— Cardinals are 2-3 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-5
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-3
— He is 0-1, 4.86 in 6 games (3 starts) vs Minnesota.

— Cardinals are 15-10 in last 25 games.
— St Louis is 5-1 in its last six home games.
— Under is 22-14-2 in their last 38 games.
— scored run in first inning: 33-102
— record in first 5 innings: 41-43-18

Houston (63-40) @ San Francisco (64-38)
— Valdez is 2-1, 4.77 in his last five starts.
— Astros are 8-3 in his starts.
— over 6-5
— allowed run in first inning: 2-11
— record in first 5 innings: 7-3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against San Francisco.

— Astros are 7-2 in last nine games.
— Astros are 8-2 in last ten road games.
— over 13-8
— scored run in first inning: 36-103
— record in first 5 innings: 57-32-14

— Gausman is 1-3, 4.62 in his last five starts.
— Giants are 13-7 in his starts.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 6-20
— record in first 5 innings: 13-4-3
— He is 1-2, 4.91 in three starts vs Houston.

— Giants are 7-6 since All-Star break.
— Giants are 17-8 in last 25 home games.
— Over is 11-7 in last 18 home games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-102
— record in first 5 innings: 55-34-13 starts.

[Udog]

MLB

Friday, July 30

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Trend Report
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Chi Cubs @ Washington
Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home

Kansas City @ Toronto
Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home

Baltimore @ Detroit
Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

NY Yankees @ Miami
NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road
Miami
Miami is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees

Cincinnati @ NY Mets
Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
NY Mets
NY Mets is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
NY Mets is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

Boston @ Tampa Bay
Boston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

Milwaukee @ Atlanta
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee

Seattle @ Texas
Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas
Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

Cleveland @ Chi White Sox
Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

Minnesota @ St. Louis
Minnesota
Minnesota is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Minnesota's last 19 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 19 games when playing Minnesota

Oakland @ LA Angels
Oakland
Oakland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games

LA Dodgers @ Arizona
LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Arizona
LA Dodgers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Houston @ San Francisco
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 10 games when playing Houston

Colorado @ San Diego
Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing San Diego
San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
San Diego is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Colorado


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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, July 30

[Udog]

MLB
Weather Report

Friday, July 30

[Udog]

Diamond Trends for Friday July 30
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day
Matchup: L.A. Dodgers at Arizona (9:40 p.m. ET)

-- The Dodgers are 17-0 SU since Jun 15, 2013 as a road favorite of at least -125 after they were shutout last game.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day
Matchup: L.A. Dodgers at Arizona (9:40 p.m. ET)

-- The Diamondbacks are 0-10 SU since May 16, 2021 as a dog after they hit multiple home runs last game.

OU Trend of the Day
Matchup: Oakland at L.A. Angels (9:38 p.m. ET)

-- The Angels are 14-0-2 OU (3.41 ppg) since Sep 28, 2019 at home off a game as a dog in which they had more strikeouts than hits.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day
Matchup: Colorado at San Diego (10:10 p.m. ET)

-- The Rockies are 0-8 SU since Jul 06, 2019 when Jon Gray starts on the road after they won in his last start against the current opponent.

Trends are verified using Sports Data Query Language (SDQL)

[StarDust Bum]

FRIDAY, JULY 30
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

PHI at PIT 07:05 PM
PIT +120
+500

CHC at WAS 07:05 PM
WAS -102
+500

KC at TOR 07:07 PM
KC +199
+500

BAL at DET 07:10 PM
DET -151
+500

BOS at TB 07:10 PM
TB -131
+500

CIN at NYM 07:10 PM
CIN +123
+500

NYY at MIA 07:10 PM
NYY -163
+500

MIL at ATL 07:20 PM
MIL -139
+500

SEA at TEX 08:05 PM
SEA -147
+500

CLE at CHW 08:10 PM
CHW -210
+500

MIN at STL 08:15 PM
STL -137
+500

OAK at LAA 09:38 PM
OAK -112
+500

LAD at ARI 09:40 PM
ARI +171
+500

HOU at SF 09:45 PM
SF -124
+500

COL at SD 10:10 PM
COL +177
+500

[StarDust Bum]

MLB July Opinions and Best Bets:

07/30/2021......12-3-0......80.00%..+51.10
07/29/2021.......4-7-0......36.36%....-15.75
7/28/2021 ........5-6-0......45.45%.....-9.10
07/27/2021.......4-9-0......30.77%....-30.65
07/26/2021.......2-6-0......25.00%....-25.25
07/25/2021.......6-8-0......42.86%....-18.95
07/24/2021.....4-13-0......23.52%....-58.25
07/23/2021.......6-9-0......40.00%....-15.55
07/22/2021.......5-6-0......45.45%......-6.05
07/21/2021.......8-5-0......61.53%....+29.65
07/20/2021...11-10-0.......52.38%......-1.00
07/19/2021.......5-7-0.......41.66%....-23.65
07/18/2021.....6-10-0.......37.50%....-19.35
07/17/2021.....6-10-0.......37.50%....-28.85
07/16/2021.......5-9-0.......35.71%....-22.95
07/11/2021.......9-2-0.......81.82%...+41.60
07/10/2021...... 8-7-0 ......53.33% ....+4.95
07/09/2021.......9-5-0.......64.29%...+26.35
07/08/2021.......3-6-0.......33.33%....-14.80
07/07/2021.......6-6-0.......50.00%.....+0.25
07/06/2021.......6-7-0.......46.15%......-9.90
07/05/2021 ......5-5-0 ......50.00%.... - 6.45
07/04/2021.....5-11-0.......31.25%.....-31.90
07/03/2021.....11-4-0.......73.33%....+40.60
07/02/2021.......6-8-0.......42.86%.....-10.45
07/01/2021 ......4-7-0 ......36.36% ....-13.85

Totals...........162-181 ......47,23% ....- 136.83


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Best Bets July:

07/30/2021.4-1-0................80.00%.......+24.55
07/29/2021 2-3-0................40.00%........-0.35
07/28/2021 2-3-0................40.00%........-4.05
07/27/2021 2-5-0................28.57%.......-11.50 .
07/26/2021 1-4-0................25.00%.......-14.50
07/25/2021 2-2-0................50.00%.......+4.55
07/24/2021 2-7-0................22.22%.......-20.65
07/23/2021.1-5-0................16.66%.......-13.20
07/22/2021.2-5-0................28.57%.......-13.85
07/21/2021.6-5-0................54.54%.......+19.65
07/20/2021 6-6-0................50.00%........+2.30
07/19/2021 3-2-0................60.00%........+7.00
07/18/2021 5-6-0................45.45%........+0.50
07/17/2021 0-4-0................00.00%........-20.00
07/16/2021 2-4-0................33.33%.........-6.85
07/11/2021 3-2-0................60.00%.......+11.45
07/10/2021 3-4-0................42.85%.........+2.85
07/09/2021 3-3-0................50.00%.........+9.00
07/08/2021 2-4-0................33.33%..........-6.95
07/07/2021 3-4-0................42.85%..........-0.70
07/06/2021 3-3-0................50.00%.........+4.20
07/05/2021 3-0-0...............100.00%.......+20.20
07/04/2021 3-8-0................27.27%.........-19.15
07/03/2021 4-3-0................57.14%........+11.50
07/02/2021 0-6-0 ...............00.00%........ -30.00
07/01/2021 3-5-0............... 37.50%......... - 3.55


Totals.......66-76-0...............46.47%..........-87.20

[Udog]

Saturday’s 6-pack
Major league leaders in stolen bases:
27— Whit Merrifield, KC
23— Starling Marte A’s/Fernando Tatis SD
21— Trea Turner LA
19— Raimel Tapia Colo
18— Tommy Edman, StL
17— Acuna, Mullins, Story, Straw

Quote of the Day.
“I can breathe again. I’ve seen the other side, and I’m excited to be back here and I’m smiling. It’s funny my teammates said you act like you just got out of prison. I’m very, very, very excited to be here.”
Packers’ WR Randall Cobb, after playing for Houston last year

Saturday’s quiz
Before Fernando Tatis this season, who was the last San Diego Padre elected to start in an All-Star Game?

Friday’s quiz
Pistons took Bob Lanier in the 1970 NBA Draft, after he led his college team to the Final Four that year; Bob Lanier went to college at St Bonaventure.

Thursday’s quiz
Nolan Ryan pitched in major leagues for 27 years; he broke into the majors with the Mets.

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Saturday’s Den: Wrapping up a busy Friday

13) Baseball’s trade deadline was very busy; they’ve changed the rules— no more waivers trades the rest of the season, so the current rosters are what teams have to work with the rest of the way.

Ironic that Cubs-Nationals are playing this weekend, since they’re both in the tank, trading away most of their best players this week. It is unclear what their strategy is going forward; they both won a World Series in the last five years, but now appear to be starting from scratch.

12) Cubs traded closer Craig Kimbrel alright, but they surprised people by trading him to the crosstown rival White Sox, instead of the Dodgers, Astros or some other contender.

White Sox already have a good closer (Liam Hendriks); not sure how they’ll deal with having two of them.

11) Oakland A’s were more aggressive than expected; after acquiring Starling Marte, Andrew Chafin earlier this week, they unexpectedly added Yan Gomes/Josh Harrison Friday, giving their lineup a big boost.

10) Just before the deadline, like five minutes before, Giants acquired versatile Kris Bryant from the Cubs. No idea what position he’ll play for the Giants, who are 7-7 since the All-Star break and lead the NL West by three games.

9) Fernando Tatis hurt his shoulder again Friday night; San Diego is 5-6 in its last 11 games, has a 4-game lead for the second Wild Card slot. Ha-Seong Kim is the logical replacement at short for the Padres.

8) Reds 6, Mets 2— Joey Votto is the 8th player EVER to homer in seven consecutive games.

7) Colorado surprised lot of people by not trading SS Trevor Story; sounds like they think the draft pick they’ll get when Story bolts in free agency this winter will be worth more than the prospect(s) they would’ve gotten for Story this week.

6) Atlanta Braves went all-in on improving their outfield, acquiring Adam Duvall, Eddie Rosario and Jorge Soler. Soler figures to be Atlanta’s DH next season.

5) Toronto got started Jose Berrios from Minnesota, which also traded JA Happ to St Louis. Cardinals acquired Happ and Jon Lester, two lefties on the down side of the hill.

4) Cubs pitcher Alec Mills threw six innings against Cincinnati Thursday; he faced 27 batters, threw 96 pitches, but didn’t walk anyone or strike anyone out- that almost never happens.

3) A’s 2, Angels 0:
— Strong outing for Chris Bassitt, who tossed 7 shutout innings.
— A’s are 3-0 since they announced the Starling Marte trade.
— Angels were shut out in their last three games with Oakland.

2) Indianapolis Colts’ QB Carson Wentz is out indefinitely after undergoing further testing for a foot injury; they expect him back this season, but it doesn’t sound like they expect him back soon.

Colts traded sent Philadelphia a 3rd-round pick in this year’s draft and a 2nd-round pick in the 2022 draft to get Wentz; their backup QB’s have a combined zero NFL starts.

1) If the playoffs started today (they do not):
NL: Mets-Brewers-Giants. Wild Card: San Diego @ Los Angeles
AL: Red Sox-White Sox-Astros. Wild Card: Oakland @ Tampa Bay

[Udog]

951CHICAGO CUBS -952 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 0-9 SU (-10.8 Units) vs. good fielding teams - averaging <=0.6 errors/game in the second half of the season in the current season.

953PHILADELPHIA -954 PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH is 13-25 SU (-17.4 Units) vs. a starting pitcher whose strikes out 5 or more batters per start in the current season.

955CINCINNATI -956 NY METS
CINCINNATI is 1-12 SU (-13.3 Units) vs. terrible speed teams - averaging 0.35 or less SB's/game in the current season.

957MILWAUKEE -958 ATLANTA
MILWAUKEE is 11-0 SU (11 Units) in road games when the total is 8 to 8.5 in the current season.

959LA DODGERS -960 ARIZONA
ARIZONA is 18-7 SU (12.6 Units) vs. terrible speed teams - averaging 0.35 or less SB's/game in the current season.

961COLORADO -962 SAN DIEGO
COLORADO is 15-25 SU (-19.3 Units) in road games vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse in the current season.

963KANSAS CITY -964 TORONTO
TORONTO is 10-1 SU (8.9 Units) in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

965OAKLAND -966 LA ANGELS
OAKLAND is 17-5 SU (16.9 Units) vs. AL teams allowing 4.9 or more runs/game on the season in the current season.

967BOSTON -968 TAMPA BAY
TAMPA BAY is 33-14 SU (20.1 Units) vs. a starting pitcher with good control (less than 1.75 BB's/start) in the current season.

969BALTIMORE -970 DETROIT
DETROIT is 15-3 SU (16.2 Units) in home games vs. teams outscored by opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season in the current season.

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, July 31

NL games
Cubs (50-55) @ Washington (48-55)
— Hendricks is 2-0, 3.91 in his last four starts.
— Cubs are 11-3 in his last 14 starts.
— under 7-4 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 6-21
— record in first 5 innings: 14-6-1
— He is 3-2, 3.06 in eight starts vs Washington.

— Cubs are 8-22 in last 30 games.
— Chicago is 1-5 in its last six road games.
— Under is 8-3 in last 11 road games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-105
— record in first 5 innings: 44-48-13

— Nationals haven’t named a pitcher.

— Washington is 6-12 in its last 18 games.
— Nationals are 4-7 in last 11 home games.
— under 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 34-102
— record in first 5 innings: 43-39-20

Philadelphia (51-52) @ Pittsburgh (39-64)
— Nola is 2-2, 5.84 in his last four starts.
— Phillies are 10-10 in his starts.
— over 6-3 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 7-20
— record in first 5 innings: 11-8-1
— He is 2-2, 3.24 in four starts vs Pittsburgh.

— Phillies are 5-8 in their last 13 games.
— Phillies are 31-21 at home, 20-31 on road.
— over 16-6 last 22 games.
— scored run in first inning: 34-103
— record in first 5 innings: 39-41-23

— Brubaker is 0-6, 5.93 in his last eight starts.
— Pittsburgh is 5-13 in his starts.
— under 7-3-1 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 5-11-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Philly.

— Pirates lost eight of last 11 games.
— Pittsburgh is 5-6 in last 11 home games.
— over 16-7-1 last 24 games
— scored run in first inning: 29-102
— record in first 5 innings: 33-57-12

Cincinnati (55-49) @ Mets (54-48)
— Miley is 2-0, 2.49 in his last four starts.
— Reds are 12-6 in his starts.
— over 11-7
— allowed run in first inning: 7-18
— you’re reading ***************.com
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-2
— He is 1-1, 3.68 in five starts vs New York.

— Cincinnati is 7-7 in its last 14 games.
— Reds are 10-3 in last 13 road games.
— under 6-4-2 last 12 road games
— scored run in first inning: 32-104
— record in first 5 innings: 46-43-16

— Hill is 0-2, 5.32 in his last five starts.
— Mets won his first start for them.
— over 5-3 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 4-20
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-5
— He is 5-3, 3.18 in 11 starts vs Cincinnati.

— Mets are 19-23 in their last 42 games.
— Mets are 11-10 in their last 21 home games.
— under 7-3-1 last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 27-102
— record in first 5 innings: 45-45-12

Milwaukee (62-42) @ Atlanta (51-53)
— Woodruff is 0-2, 3.70 in his last four starts.
— Milwaukee is 12-7 in his starts.
— under 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-5-5
— He is 1-0, 1.84 in two starts vs Atlanta.

— Brewers are 9-3 in last 12 games.
— Milwaukee won last eight road games.
— over 7-1-1 last nine road games.
— scored run in first inning: 36-104
— record in first 5 innings: 51-34-19

— Muller is 2-3, 1.90 in five starts (23.2 IP).
— Braves are 2-3 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— you’re reading ***************.com
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.

— Braves are 7-9 in their last 16 games
— Atlanta is 3-5 in its last eight home games.
— under 5-4 last nine games.
— scored run in first inning: 38-104
— record in first 5 innings: 53-38-13

Dodgers (62-42) @ Arizona (32-71)
— LA hasn’t named a starter.

— Dodgers are 4-7 in last 11 games.
— Dodgers are 4-6 in last ten road games.
— under 7-4-1 last 12 home games
— scored run in first inning: 33-104
— record in first 5 innings: 54-33-17

— Kelly is 5-0, 2.62 in his last seven starts.
— Arizona is 10-11 in his starts.
— over 7-4 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 6-21
— record in first 5 innings: 10-9-2
— He is 0-1, 2.92 in two starts vs Los Angeles this year.

— Arizona won six of last nine games.
— Arizona is 4-33 in its last 37 road games.
— over 9-7 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 15-103
— record in first 5 innings: 38-58-7

Colorado (45-60) @ San Diego (61-46)
— Marquez is 4-2, 2.03 in his last seven starts.
— Rockies are 12-9 in his starts.
— under 9-2-1 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 4-21
— you’re reading ***************.com
— record in first 5 innings: 12-8-1
— He is 6-3, 4.61 in 11 starts vs San Diego.

— Colorado is 20-18 in its last 38 games.
— Rockies are 33-20 at home, 12-39 on road.
— under 18-8 last 26 games.
— scored run in first inning: 33-105
— record in first 5 innings: 41-48-16

— Darvish is 0-3, 7.58 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 14-6 in his starts.
— over 10-3 last 13
— allowed run in first inning: 5-20
— record in first 5 innings: 7-5-8
— He is 1-0, 2.81 in three starts vs Colorado this year.

— Padres are 7-6 in their last 13 games.
— San Diego is 7-7 in last 14 home games.
— under 6-5 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 32-106
— record in first 5 innings: 42-46-17

AL games
Kansas City (45-57) @ Toronto (52-48)
— Minor is 2-0, 3.00 in his las two starts.
— Kansas City is 10-11 in his starts.
— under 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-21
— record in first 5 innings: 8-10-3
— He is 4-1, 2.59 in 8 games (6 starts) vs Toronto.

— Royals won eight of last ten games.
— Royals are 2-10 in last 12 road games.
— under 8-1-2 last 11 games.
— scores run in first inning: 21-102
— record in first 5 innings: 38-51-13

— Manoah is 2-1, 3.57 in eight starts.
— His last start was July 9.
— Toronto is 5-3 in his starts.
— over 4-3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 2-6
— He hasn’t pitched against Kansas City.

— Toronto is 4-6 in its last last games.
— This is Blue Jays’ first weekend back in Toronto.
— Under is 5-2-1 in last eight games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-100
— record in first 5 innings: 9-5 last 14

Baltimore (36-66) @ Detroit (50-56)
— Means is 0-3, 7.27 in his last four starts.
— Orioles are 6-8 in his starts.
— under 8-5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-14
— record in first 5 innings: 6-4-4
— He is 0-1, 4.63 in two starts vs Detroit.

— Orioles are 8-4 in last 12 games.
— Baltimore is 19-35 on road, 17-31 at home.
— over is 43-22-1 in their last 65 games.
— scored run in first inning: 33-103
— record in first 5 innings: 34-53-16

— Manning is 1-1, 4.50 in his last three starts.
— Tigers are 3-4 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.

— Detroit lost five of last eight games.
— Detroit is 10-1 in last 11 home games.
— over 28-17-1 last 46 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-106
— record in first 5 innings: 9-1-1 last 11 at home.

Boston (63-42) @ Tampa Bay (62-42)
— Eovaldi is 1-1, 2.84 in his last four starts.
— Boston is 11-9 in his starts.
— under 7-3-1 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 3-20
— record in first 5 innings: 12-5-3
— He is 3-5, 4.91 in 11 games (9 starts) vs Tampa Bay.

— Boston is 7-4 in its last 11 games.
— Red Sox are 8-10 in last 18 road games.
— under 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 35-105
— record in first 5 innings: 48-42-15

— Yarbrough is 2-1, 3.77 in his last five starts.
— Rays are 8-7 in his starts.
— under 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 4-15
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6-4
— He gave up 14 runs in 7 IP in two games vs Boston this year.

— Tampa Bay won 15 of its last 21 games.
— Rays are 13-5 in last 18 home tilts.
— under is 7-4 last 11 home games.
— scored run in first inning: 33-104
— record in first 5 innings: 41-38-25

Cleveland (50-50) @ White Sox (61-43)
— McKenzie is 0-1, 3.71 in his last three starts.
— Indians are 5-8 in his starts.
— over 7-4 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 4-13
— record in first 5 innings: 4-6-3
— He is 0-1, 10.32 in three starts vs Chicago this year.

— Cleveland is 10-20 in last 30 games.
— Indians is 3-9 in last 12 road games.
— over 8-4 last 12 road games
— scores run in first inning: 32-100
— record in first 5 innings: 37-48-15

— Keuchel is 1-1, 3.50 in his last three starts.
— Chicago is 12-7 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 12-5-2
— He is 0-1, 5.73 in two starts vs Cleveland this year.

— Chicago lost six of last nine games.
— White Sox are 9-3 in last 12 home games.
— over 9-2 last 11 home games.
— scored run in first inning: 28-104
— record in first 5 innings: 57-31-16

Seattle (56-48) @ Texas (36-67)
— Anderson makes his Seattle debut here.
— He was 2-0, 2.50 in his last three Pittsburgh starts.
— Pirates were 9-9 in his starts.
— over 9-3 last 12
— allowed run in first inning: 7-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-3
— He gave up 2 runs in 9 IP in 2 games (1 start) vs Texas.

— Seattle is 25-12 in its last 37 games.
— Seattle is 6-2 in last eight road games.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 32-104
— record in first 5 innings: 47-49-8

— bullpen game

— Texas lost 14 of its last 15 games.
— Texas is 3-6 in last nine home games.
— under 5-4 last nine games.
— scored run in first inning: 19-103
— record in first 5 innings: 33-57-13

Oakland (59-46) @ Angels (51-52)
— Irvin is 2-2, 3.19 in his last five starts.
— A’s are 7-2 in his last nine starts.
— under 8-3 last 11
— allowed run in first inning: 5-21
— record in first 5 innings: 9-9-3
— He is 1-1, 3.86 in three starts vs Anaheim this year.

— A’s are 3-0 since Marte trade was announced.
— Oakland is 8-7 in last 15 road games.
— Under is 20-10 in their last 30 games.
— scored run in first inning: 32-105
— record in first 5 innings: 46-39-20

— Detmers is making his MLB debut.
— He was 3-4, 3.15 in 13 minor league starts this year; 12 of them were in AA.
— He is 22 years old, pitched at Louisville, was drafted last year.

— Angels haven’t scored in last three games vs Oakland.
— Halos are 13-11 in last 24 games.
— Angels are 8-6 in last 14 home games.
— under 8-3 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 34-103
— record in first 5 innings: 45-45-13

Interleague games
Bronx (54-48) @ Miami (44-59)
— German is 0-2, 7.18 in his last six starts.
— New York is 9-8 in his starts.
— under 9-8
— allowed run in first inning: 9-17
— record in first 5 innings: 7-6-4
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami.

— New York is 13-6 in last 19 games.
— New York is 11-9 in last 20 road games.
— under 10-2 last 12 road games
— scored run in first inning: 24-102
— record in first 5 innings: 42-39-21

— Miami hasn’t named a starter.

— Marlins are 15-23 in their last 38 games.
— Miami is 3-6 in last nine home games.
— over 12-7-2 last 21 games
— scored run in first inning: 23-103
— record in first 5 innings: 37-46-20

Minnesota (43-61) @ St Louis (52-51)
— Ober is 1-1, 6.14 in his last five starts.
— Twins are 5-5 in his starts.
— over 7-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-10
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-1
— He hasn’t pitched against St Louis.

— Minnesota is 4-11 in its last 15 games.
— Twins are 3-11 in last 14 road games.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 36-104
— record in first 5 innings: 31-51-22

— Woodford is 1-1, 3.37 in two starts.
— Cardinals are 1-1 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.

— Cardinals are 16-10 in last 26 games.
— St Louis is 6-1 in its last seven home games.
— Under is 23-14-2 in their last 39 games.
— scored run in first inning: 33-103
— record in first 5 innings: 41-43-19

Houston (64-40) @ San Francisco (64-39)
— Greinke is 2-1, 2.35 in his last three starts.
— Astros are 15-6 in his starts.
— under 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-21
— record in first 5 innings: 10-6-5
— He is 14-3, 2.18 in 21 starts vs San Francisco.

— Astros are 8-2 in last ten games.
— Astros are 9-2 in last 11 road games.
— over 14-8
— scored run in first inning: 37-104
— record in first 5 innings: 58-32-14

— Wood is 3-0, 2.82 in his last four starts.
— Giants are 11-6 in his starts.
— over 6-3 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 5-17
— record in first 5 innings: 10-4-3
— He is 1-1, 0.64 in 3 games (2 starts) vs Houston.

— Giants are 7-7 since All-Star break.
— Giants are 17-9 in last 26 home games.
— Over is 12-7 in last 19 home games.
— scored run in first inning: 31-103
— record in first 5 innings: 55-35-13

Saturday’s umpires
Chi-Wash- Under is 3-0 in last three Morales games.
Phil-Pitt- Underdogs are 9-2 in last 11 Whitson games.
Cin-NY- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Segal games.
Mil-Atl- Favorites are 4-1 in last five Bucknor games.
LA-Az- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Drake games.
Colo-SD- Over is 8-4 in last dozen Gonzalez games.

KC-Tor- Under is 7-1 in last eight Fletcher games.
A’s-LAA- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine TGibson games.
Balt-Det- Under is 8-2 in last ten DeJesus games.
Bos-TB- Under is 7-3-1 in last 11 Barksdale games.
Sea-Tex- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Johnson games.
Clev-Chi- Over is 5-2 in last seven Muchinski games.

Hst-SF- Home side won 7 of last 8 O’Nora games.
NY-Mia- Under is 5-2 in last seven Vanover games.
Minn-StL- Over is 10-5 in Torres games.

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Kansas City @ Toronto
Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Toronto
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City

Oakland @ LA Angels
Oakland
Oakland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games at home

Houston @ San Francisco
Houston
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Francisco
Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
San Francisco is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

Baltimore @ Detroit
Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit
Detroit is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Detroit is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

NY Yankees @ Miami
NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games on the road
Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Boston @ Tampa Bay
Boston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston

Chi Cubs @ Washington
Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games

Seattle @ Texas
Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Texas
Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 11 games on the road
Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia

Cincinnati @ NY Mets
Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Mets
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
NY Mets is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

Cleveland @ Chi White Sox
Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

Minnesota @ St. Louis
Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Minnesota's last 20 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 14 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of St. Louis's last 20 games when playing Minnesota

Milwaukee @ Atlanta
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta
Atlanta is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

LA Dodgers @ Arizona
LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Colorado @ San Diego
Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Colorado


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