Tuesday Trends and Indexes 09/25

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, September 25

Good Luck on day #268 of 2007!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Six-pack for Tuesday

-- If you read the article written about Oklahoma State QB Bobby Reid, you can understand why OSU coach Gundy flipped out on the writer; it was amateurish, at best.

-- Brewers came home and pounded Cardinals, so with six days left in season, they're three games behind the Cubs.

-- Milton Bradley tore his ACL while being restrained from going after an umpire; I wonder if Joe Morgan still criticizes the A's for trading him. The guy has too wild a temper, not to mention that he is constantly hurt.

-- Unfortunately, Deuce McAllister also tore his ACL last night, as Saints fell to 0-3. Tough start for New Orleans.

-- Padres went to San Francisco, lost 9-4; Phillies, Padres are now tied for Wild Card, with Rockies one game back.

-- Going back to last year, Packers won last seven games.

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Tuesday's List of 13: Our college football List of 13.....

This list, for now, isn't a ranking of top 13 teams; so what this is is really recognition of things that happened over weekend. Keep that in mind before you call me an idiot, then feel free to call me one...........we're getting closer to this being a ranking.

13) Ball State-- Missed PAT, dropped a sure TD pass in last 0:25, but they went to Lincoln and gained 588 yards, which is enough for me to think they could get to the MAC title game. Not everyone puts up 40 in Lincoln, even if they did lose.

12) Purdue-- Explosive Boilers look to make Notre Dame 0-5 for the first time ever this week. We wish them good luck.

11) Arizona State-- Anytime we pick a team laying 10.5 points and they fall behind 19-0 in first quarter, but come back to get the cover, we include them on this list. I'd be more impressed if they actually played a road game before season ends.

10) Central Florida-- UCF had tough 35-32 loss to Texas in home opener, got off mat to lead Memphis 42-0 at half in their next game, the conference opener. Also won at NC State.

9) Clemson-- Other than Arkansas, they have best tandem of running backs in country. New QB Harper is off to good start.

8) Oregon-- Scored 94 points in two road games, 100 in pair of home games. Guess playing baseball didn't hurt QB Dixon.

7) Kentucky-- Backed up Louisville win with one at Arkansas UK is fun to watch, but schedule is brutal down stretch.

6) South Florida-- Friday night on ESPN, #5 on this list visits Tampa-- it could be for the Big East title.

5) West Virginia-- Closest think we have to Switzer's teams at Oklahoma, that just dominated opponents with the run.

4) Florida-- Coach O's boys scared the Gators in Oxford, but Tebow ran for 166 yards, appears to be indestructible.

3) Oklahoma-- It is stupid to take points against any of these top five teams, who will try to run score up any time they can, to try and impress nitwit pollsters.

2) USC-- Hammered Washington State team that outgained Trojans last year in Pullman.

1) LSU-- Beating Ol' Ball Coach by two TD's is impressive.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Tuesday, September 25

Hot Pitchers
-- Snell has 2.33 RA in his last four starts.
-- James is 2-0, 2.45 in his last three starts. Moyer has 2.07 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Cubs won last five Lilly starts, scoring 31 runs.
-- Glavine has 2.25 RA in his last five starts, but Met bullpen is 0-6 in his last six no-decisions. Nationals won three of last four Bergmann starts.
-- Bailey has 1.80 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Dodgers won six of last nine Penny starts.
-- Tomko is 2-0, 2.25 in two starts for the Padres. Cain has a 2.37 RA in last three starts, but Giants scored six runs in 3 games.

-- Burres has 1.26 RA in his last couple starts. Burnett is 2-0 in his last five starts, with a 2.09 RA.
-- Hammel has 2.25 RA in his last four starts.
-- White Sox won last five Contreras starts, scoring 33 runs.
-- Angels won seven of last nine Weaver starts.
-- Indians won five of last six Laffey starts. Mariners are 8-1 in last nine Hernandez starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Willis is 1-1, 9.00 in his last three starts.
-- Davis is 0-1, 9.45 in his last three starts.
-- Paulino lost his first start 9-1, allowing five runs in four IP.
-- Suppan has 5.02 RA in his last four starts. Cardinals lost last three Looper starts (0-1, 7.31).
-- Jimenez is 1-2, 5.33 in his last five starts.

-- Bazardo allowed two runs in 4.2 IP in his first start (87 PT). Garza is 1-2, 8.02 in his last four starts.
-- Red Sox lost last four Schilling starts, scoring seven runs. A's lost ten of last fourteen Gaudin starts.
-- Clemens is 1-2, 6.40 in his last five starts.
-- Rangers lost three of last four McCarthy starts.
-- Bannister is 0-2, 7.88 in his last three starts.


Totals
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Pirates' last six games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Phillies' last five home games.
-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Florida home games.
-- Over is 8-1 in Mets' last nine games.
-- Under is 6-3 in last nine Cincinnati games.
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Milwaukee games.
-- Over is 9-2 in last eleven Colorado games.
-- Over is 15-4 in Padres' last nineteen road games.

-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Toronto games.
-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen Minnesota games.
-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Oakland road games.
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Tampa Bay home games.
-- Under is 16-5-1 in last twenty-two Texas games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Royals' last eight road games.
-- Over is 9-3 in last dozen games at Safeco Field.


Hot Teams
-- Pirates won ten of last fifteen home games.
-- Phillies won nine of their last eleven games. Braves are 7-1 in their last eight games.
-- Diamondbacks won four of their last five games.
-- Cubs won their last four games, scoring 33 runs.
-- Mets won three of their last four games.
-- Reds won five of their last seven home games.
-- Brewers won eight of their last ten home games.
-- Dodgers are 11-3 in their last fourteen home games. Rockies won last seven games, scoring 52 runs.
-- San Francisco won its last three games, allowing eight runs.

-- Twins won of their last seven games.
-- Bronx won six of its last eight games.
-- White Sox are 4-0 in game after their last four losses.
-- Mariners won five of their last seven games. Indians are 11-3 in last fourteen games; this is their first game since clinching a division title, but they have shot at best record in AL, too.

Cold Teams
-- Nationals are 3-10 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Marlins lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Astros lost seven of their last ten road games.
-- Cardinals lost their last ten road games.
-- San Diego lost last four games, scoring total of ten runs.

-- Tigers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Blue Jays lost five of their last seven road games. Orioles are 3-14 in their last seventeen home games.
-- Oakland lost six of its last seven games. Red Sox lost six of their last nine games.
-- Devil Rays lost five of their last six games.
-- Royals lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Rangers lost ten of their last fourteen games. Angels are 1-4 in last five road games; not sure how serious they are about going for best record in AL, home field in playoffs.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB


Tuesday, September 25

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Chicago Cubs at Florida Marlins (7:05 PM ET)

Chicago’s Ted Lilly is a winless 0-3 with a 5.16 ERA in four career starts versus Florida. The left-hander has given up five home runs in 22 2/3 innings against the Marlins. EDGE: MARLINS
Lilly has been solid on the road, posting a 6-2 record and 3.64 ERA in 13 road starts in 2007. The Cubs have won five of Lilly’s last six games away from Wrigley Field, outscoring opponents 35-11 in the process. EDGE: CUBS
Marlins left-hander Dontrelle Willis is an even 3-3 with a 4.60 ERA in eight career starts versus the Cubs. He picked up a 9-4 road victory over Chicago on May 29, giving up four earned runs and seven hits over seven innings. SLIGHT EDGE: MARLINS
Willis is a dismal 3-9 with a 5.53 ERA in 17 home starts this season. Opposing hitters are hitting .302 against him at Dolphins Stadium, knocking 13 home runs in 99 1/3 innings. EDGE: CUBS
The Marlins are 3-13 in Willis’ last 16 starts versus the NL Central.


Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates (7:05 PM ET)

Arizona starter Doug Davis is 6-5 with a 5.05 ERA in 18 career starts versus Pittsburgh. The left-hander is an even 1-1 with a 6.94 ERA in two starts against the Pirates, giving up nine earned runs and 15 hits over 11 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: D-BACKS
Davis has a disappointing 5-9 record on the road, even though he carries a respectable 3.76 ERA. He’s held batters to just a .268 average away from Chase Field compared to .294 at home. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES
Pittsburgh’s Ian Snell is a perfect 2-0 with a 2.89 ERA in three career starts versus Arizona. The talented starter hasn’t allowed a home run in 18 2/3 innings against the Diamondbacks. EDGE: PIRATES
The Pirates have alternated wins and losses over their last six games with Snell on the mound, picking up a 5-3 loss in his last game versus the Padres. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES
The Diamondbacks are 9-1 in Davis’ last 10 starts as a favorite.


Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies (7:05 PM ET)

Atlanta’s Chuck James is a perfect 2-0 with a 3.41 ERA in six career games versus Philadelphia. He’s fanned an incredible 29 batters while walking just five in 31 2/3 innings against the Phillies. EDGE: BRAVES
The Braves have won three straight games with James on the hill, outscoring opponents 22-8 in the process. The left-hander has allowed five earned runs and 16 hits over his last 16 1/3 innings. EDGE: BRAVES
Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer is a disappointing 3-7 with a 5.08 ERA in 11 career outings versus the Braves. The veteran starter has issued 33 walks in just 72 2/3 innings against Atlanta. EDGE; BRAVES
Moyer has tallied an impressive 7-3 record at Citizens Bank Park over 13 starts, but carries an inflated 4.67 ERA. The Philies have won his last two starts at home, giving up seven earned runs and 14 hits over his last 11 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: PHILLIES
The Phillies are 15-3 in Moyer’s last 18 starts versus the NL East.


Oakland Athletics at Boston Red Sox (7:05 PM ET)

Oakland right-hander Chad Gaudin has been very successful in 14 career appearances versus Boston, giving up six earned runs and 23 hits over 26 2/3 innings. He picked up a no-decision against the Red Sox on May 2, giving up two earned runs and eight hits over five innings. EDGE: A’S
Gaudin has a 3-9 record and 6.81 ERA in 14 starts since the All-Star break. The right-hander is allowing batters to hit for a .311 average in the second half compared to just .246 in the first half. BIG EDGE: RED SOX
Boston’s Curt Schilling has a winning 4-3 record and 3.12 ERA in 13 career outings versus Oakland. The veteran starter has given up just four home runs in 66 1/3 innings against them. EDGE: RED SOX
The Red Sox have last eight of Schilling’s last 10 starts overall, including four straight. He’s given up 10 earned runs and 25 hits over his last 26 2/3 innings of work. EDGE: A’S
The UNDER is 5-1 in Boston's last six games versus a right-handed starter.


St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers (8:05 PM ET)

St. Louis starter Braden Looper has an even 3-3 record and 3.98 ERA in 28 career outings versus Milwaukee. He’s an even 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA in two starts against the Brewers in 2007, giving up seven earned runs and 16 hits over 11 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: BREWERS
Looper has been a completely different pitcher at night, posting a 5-10 record and 6.47 ERA compared to 7-1 with a 1.69 ERA during the day. EDGE: BREWERS
Milwaukee’s Jeff Suppan is 4-2 with a 3.64 ERA in eight career starts versus St. Louis. The right-hander is a perfect 2-0 with a 1.76 ERA in two starts against the Cardinals this season, giving up just three runs and 14 hits over 15 1/3 innings. EDGE: BREWERS
Suppan has a losing 2-4 record and 4.28 ERA in 13 starts since the All-Star break. He’s allowed 91 hits and issued 21 walks in 75 2/3 innings. EDGE: CARDINALS
The Cardinals are 6-1 in the last seven meetings.


Cleveland Indians at Seattle Mariners (10:05 PM ET)

Cleveland’s C.C. Sabathia has a 4-3 record and 2.95 ERA in 11 career starts versus Seattle. The Indians ace is a superb 4-1 with a 2.83 ERA in seven career starts at Safeco Field, striking out 35 batters in 47 2/3 innings. EDGE: INDIANS
The Indians have won five straight games with Sabathia on the hill, outscoring their opponents 24-10 in the process. He’s allowed just seven earned runs and 23 hits over his last 31 innings of work. EDGE: INDIANS
Mariners starter Felix Hernandez is 5-4 with a 3.87 ERA in 15 home starts this season. Opposing batters are hitting .308 against him at Safeco Field, giving up seven home runs in 90 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: MARINERS
Seattle has won nine of its last 10 games with Hernandez on the hill, outscoring opponents 69-43 in the process. The right-hander has struggled with his control lately, issuing 12 walks in his last 24 2/3 innings. EDGE: MARINERS
The Indians are 13-3 in their last 16 games versus a team with a winning record.


Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)

Colorado right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez is a perfect 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA in three career starts versus Los Angeles. He picked up a 9-4 win in his last start against the Dodgers, giving up three earned runs and five hits over 6 1/3 innings. EDGE: ROCKIES
Jimenez has an even 1-1 record and 4.13 ERA on the road, but he’s allowed hitters to bat just .176 against him. SLIGHT EDGE: ROCKIES
Dodgers starter Brad Penny has a dominating 12-2 record and 2.74 ERA in 20 career starts versus the Rockies. The right-hander has given up 14 home runs in 121 1/3 innings against Colorado. EDGE: DODGERS
Penny has a solid 8-2 record and 3.09 ERA in 18 home starts in 2007. The Dodgers have won his last four starts at Dodger Stadium, outscoring opponents 27-19 in the process. EDGE: DODGERS
The OVER is 6-2 in the last eight meetings.

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Baseball – Betting Notes

MLB


Tuesday, September 25

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Tuesday’s MLB betting notes

The Colorado Rockies earned their franchise-best 84th win of the season on Sunday as they continue their playoff push. They have won a season-high eight straight games to close within 1 ½ of San Diego and the NL wild-card lead.

"Their actions speak louder than anything I can tell you guys," Colorado manager Clint Hurdle told reporters on Sunday. "I'm just proud of the way they're going about their business."

The Rockies' bats have produced a major league-leading 127 runs in September, with an NL-best .294 batting average. They have also received strong work from their pitching staff, which ranks sixth in the NL with a combined 4.29 ERA so far this month.

Colorado has six games left to close the gap on the Padres. The Rockies start a three-game series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. Colorado is a +146 underdog.


Alou streak breaks records

Moises Alou extended his hitting streak to 27 games when he singled in his fourth at-bat on Sunday. The streak is a franchise record for the New York Mets and the longest one in the majors this season.

"I feel very good at the plate, and I feel like every day, I'm going to have a good game," Alou told MLB.com after the 7-6 win over the Florida Marlins. "I've been feeling that way for the past month."

"In past weeks, when we didn't win as many games and I was hitting the ball good, I wasn't getting the same satisfaction," he added. "To get a win and hit good, that's a good feeling."

Alou is batting .340 with 12 homers and 42 RBIs this season. His recent hitting is helping the Mets maintain a 2 ½-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. New York opens a three-game series against Washington on Tuesday as it looks to secure its second-consecutive division title. The Mets are -230 favorites in the opener.


Soriano gets hot at the right time

Alfonso Soriano has hit 12 homers this month, the most in the major leagues in September and the most by any Chicago Cubs player in a single month since 1957. With the Cubs looking destined for the playoffs, they will be hoping Soriano can extend his hot hitting into October.

"That's a lot of home runs in a month," Cubs manager Lou Piniella told MLB.com. "That used to be my career – for a season. Twelve home runs is amazing. He's a gamer, and he's into it, as are the rest of these players."

Soriano is batting .296 with 31 homers and 65 RBIs this season, and is a major part of a Cubs lineup that's batting .292 this month – the second-best average in the NL.

Chicago closes out its season with a six-game road trip that starts Tuesday with the first of three games against the Florida Marlins. They follow that with a series at Cincinnati. Oddsmakers have the Cubs listed as -134 favorites on Tuesday.


Pirates lose nine straight

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the verge of a season-high 10-game losing streak after being swept by the surging Cubs this weekend. They've now fallen 17 games back in their division and have the second-worst record in baseball (66-90).

"When you play in an atmosphere like this, you see what a place could be like to play in," Xavier Nady told MLB.com when asked about playing against a potential playoff team. "Hopefully, one day we'll be there, but we've got a ways to go.

"Whether it's the little things or whatever it might be, we're not doing anything," continued Nady. "And it shows. You don't want to end on something like this."

The Pirates have struggled in every department this season. They rank 26th in the majors in ERA (4.91) and 22nd in batting average (.262). The only real bright spot for Pittsburgh this year was the performance of ace pitcher Tom Gorzelanny, who has a 14-9 record with a 3.73 ERA.

The Pirates close out the season with a six-game homestand against the Arizona Diamondbacks and the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Baseball – Gameday

MLB


Tuesday, September 25

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Tuesday’s MLB Gameday

The last week of baseball's regular-season schedule features some notable Senior Circuit matchups. Here's the final MLB Gameday before we start with October baseball:

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05pm ET
Chuck James (11-10, 4.11 ERA) vs. Jamie Moyer (13-11, 5.01 ERA)

James is coming off a stellar outing versus the Marlins, in which he tossed seven scoreless innings and surrendered just two hits and a walk. The lefthander also fanned six batters in that victory, which boosted his record to 11-10 on the season. James hasn't lost since facing the Mets on September 1, and he's struck out 110 on the year.

Moyer has turned in two strong starts in a row, giving up two earned runs on four hits over seven innings versus the Mets on September 14, and one earned run on seven hits over six innings versus the Cardinals on September 19. Unfortunately for the lefthander, though, both outings turned out to be no-decisions, keeping him at 13 wins.


Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:05pm ET
Doug Davis (13-12, 4.27 ERA) vs. Ian Snell (9-12, 3.83 ERA)

Davis will be looking to pick up his first victory since September 4 when he takes to the mound against the Pirates on Tuesday night. The lefthander has gone 0-1 with two no-decisions since getting that win early in the month, allowing four earned runs in each of those three outings. Davis needs to win Tuesday to keep his record over the .500 mark.

Snell allowed just one earned run on four hits over seven innings against the Padres in his most recent outing, but he complained of a sore arm after that start. The righthander is still penciled in to take to the mound on Tuesday against the D-Backs, but could end up a last-minute scratch. Snell has just nine wins on the season, but his ERA is at 3.83.


St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers, 8:05pm ET
Braden Looper (12-11, 4.67 ERA) vs. Jeff Suppan (10-12, 4.72 ERA)

Looper has been roughed up in two of his past three starts, allowing six earned runs on eight hits over 3 1-3 innings against the Diamondbacks on September 8 and five earned runs on nine hits over 5 2-3 innings against the Astros on September 20. The righthander, though, allowed just one run against the Cubs in his September 15 outing.

Suppan is still below .500 on the season (10-12), and he went just 2-1 with two no-decisions over his past five starts. However, the righthander hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in a game in the month of September. Last time out, against the Braves, Suppan gave up three earned runs on seven hits over his six innings of work.


Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:10pm ET
Ubaldo Jimenez (4-4, 4.14 ERA) vs. Brad Penny (16-4, 2.93 ERA)

Jimenez picked up a win over the Dodgers in his last outing, going 6 1-3 innings and surrendering three earned runs on five hits and three walks. That was the righthander's first win since August 25, when he took care of the Nationals. In between those two starts Jimenez went 0-2 with two no-decisions, but his ERA is still at a respectable 4.14.

Penny pitched a solid game against the Rockies last time out, but came away with just a no-decision. The righthander gave up three earned runs on nine hits over six innings in that contest, walking one batter and fanning two others. Penny is 2-0 with three no-decisions over his last five starts, and he's managed to keep his ERA under 3.00 in '07.

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MLB
Final Week Notes


Tuesday, September 25

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Major League Baseball’s Final Week
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A full 25 weeks of major league baseball are in the books for 2007 and four divisions and six playoff spots are still up for grabs. The vast majority of the intrigue is in the National League, where nothing has been settled, with several indicators in place. The American League has Cleveland and Los Angeles primed for playoff baseball after clinching division titles and now trying to secure home field advantage. Boston’s lead over New York is down a single game in the loss column, let the fun begin.

Arizona and San Diego closed out the home portion of their schedules and will continue duel on the road. The Diamondbacks regained possession of first place in the NL West taking two of three over the Dodgers. The Padres on the other hand were laid out by Colorado three straight games, scoring a grand total of six runs. That is not very good news as they embark on seven game road trip, where they are 38-36 (+ 0.8 units). San Diego’s ill-timed losing streak also places them in peril for wild card race, being only one game ahead of Philadelphia. The D-Backs amazing story continues, fighting not only to win the division, yet possibly have the best record in the senior circuit despite being out-scored on the season (690 runs scored -704 allowed). Arizona catches a potential break traveling to Pittsburgh who has lost nine in a row. Tip of the cap goes to Colorado who has won eight in a row and is two games back in the wild card race. If the Rockies can take series against Dodgers, they could make a very interesting weekend at home hosting Arizona. Colorado has already set a franchise record for wins in a season with six games to go.

No team is baseball is more glad to see home than the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brew Crew lost three of four in Atlanta, to fall three games behind the Chicago. Milwaukee finished 32-49 (-17.1 units) on the road, which if they fail to catch the Cubs will be there undoing. Ned Yost club has been special at home with National League best 47-27 record. It would appear the Brewers need to win final seven games and Chicago would have to split six road games to force a one game playoff. With the Cubs history, anything is possible as they travel to Florida and Cincinnati.

The Mets are trying to hold on and save the season, after winning last three games against Florida. New York returns home to Shea Stadium where they are pedestrian 40-34 (-11.4 units), in other words not a lock. Willie Randolph’s squad will be large favorites almost every day hosting Washington and Florida, who are a combined 29 games below .500 in the visitor’s uniforms. Don’t write off Philadelphia just yet for the NL East or wild card chase. The Phillies just concluded an incredibly clutch long road trip with 8-2 record and have six home games left. Philly is 43-32 at Citizens Bank Park, and only Colorado scores more at home in the National League then Philadelphia, who pounds out 5.6 per game. The Phillies finish with Atlanta and Nationals this week.

The Indians and Angels each clinched division titles in final home game of the season. Los Angeles end up with the best home record in the big leagues at 54-27 (+11.1 units) and trails the Tribe by a single game for best record in the American League. From wagering point of view having home field advantage would seem to be a big deal considering how each team has played. However facing the Yankees, who are 15-5 this month, if they finish as the wild card team is not what appears to be a reward in the first round of the playoffs.

The Yankees are all but in the postseason and have set their sights on division crown being down one game in loss column to Boston. The Yankees in order to pass the Red Sox will have to do it on the road with trips to Tampa Bay and Baltimore. Boston, who is 28-25 since July 29, has six Fenway Park home games left on the schedule. They have a pair with Oakland and four with Minnesota. Boston probably wished they could reschedule a couple of the night games to afternoon tilts, as they are 31-14 in the daytime.

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MLB
Dunkel


Colorado at LA Dodgers
There's been no hotter team down the stretch than the Rockies, who have won eight in a row, including a three-game sweep against the Padres over the weekend, to pull within a game of the NL Wild Card. Colorado has won its last two without MVP candidate Matt Holiday (strained oblique), but hope to have him back in the lineup tonight against the Dodgers. That should help against Dodger starter Brad Penny, who 12-2 with a 2.74 ERA lifetime against Colorado. But LA has struggled down the stretch, losing eight of its last nine, and also trails the Rockies in the season series (9-6) with Colorado winning seven of the last nine. The streaking Rockies look like a good underdog pick (+146) according to Dunkel, which has Colorado favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+146). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Game 951-952: Arizona at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Davis) 15.981; Pittsburgh (Snell) 12.951
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 3; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-114); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+106); Over

Game 953-954: Atlanta at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (James) 16.688; Philadelphia (Moyer) 14.857
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-134); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+128); Under

Game 955-956: Chicago Cubs at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago Cubs (Lilly) 15.844; Florida (Willis) 14.318
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-134); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-134); Over

Game 957-958: Washington at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Bergmann) 15.236; NY Mets (Glavine) 14.215
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 11
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-230); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+212); Over

Game 959-960: Houston at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Paulino) 15.348; Cincinnati (Bailey) 14.715
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-129); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+121); Over

Game 961-962: St. Louis at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Looper) 14.031; Milwaukee (Suppan) 15.959
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-139); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-139); Over

Game 963-964: Colorado at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 16.559; LA Dodgers (Penny) 14.816
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-154); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+146); Over

Game 965-966: San Diego at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Tomko) 15.208; San Francisco (Cain) 14.991
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-114); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+106); Over

Game 967-968: Toronto at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Burnett) 16.278; Baltimore (Burres) 14.694
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 969-970: Minnesota at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Garza) 16.631; Detroit (Bazardo) 15.422
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-129); 10
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+121); Under

Game 971-972: Oakland at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Gaudin) 15.038; Boston (Schilling) 15.642
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-230); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-230); Over

Game 973-974: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Clemens) 16.497; Tampa Bay (Hammel) 14.619
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-215); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-215); Under

Game 975-976: LA Angels at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Moseley) 15.068; Texas (Murray) 14.883
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 977-978: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Bannister) 16.354; White Sox (Contreras) 15.160
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+117); Over

Game 979-980: Cleveland at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Laffey) 15.934; Seattle (Hernandez) 15.768
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-139); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+131); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, September 25


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ARIZONA (88 - 68) at PITTSBURGH (66 - 90) - 7:05 PM
DOUG DAVIS (L) vs. IAN SNELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 114-135 (-40.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
DAVIS is 2-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 219-232 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 18-11 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SNELL is 26-20 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 88-68 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-21 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 38-37 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 88-68 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 68-46 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 63-52 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 43-27 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DAVIS is 20-12 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 8-1 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 20-12 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 15-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 36-60 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-2 (+2.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

DOUG DAVIS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DAVIS is 6-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.711.
His team's record is 11-7 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.4 units)

IAN SNELL vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SNELL is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)


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ATLANTA (82 - 74) at PHILADELPHIA (85 - 71) - 7:05 PM
CHUCK JAMES (L) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 82-74 (-5.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 159-153 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 58-55 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 48-55 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-41 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 85-71 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 85-71 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-27 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-37 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-16 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MOYER is 14-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 35-13 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 11-2 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 35-13 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 20-7 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 55-32 (+22.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 14-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-7 (+0.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)

CHUCK JAMES vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JAMES is 2-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 1.172.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MOYER is 2-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)


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CHICAGO CUBS (83 - 73) at FLORIDA (66 - 90) - 7:05 PM
TED LILLY (L) vs. DONTRELLE WILLIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 83-73 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 242-291 (-84.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 126-181 (-55.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 119-149 (-53.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 83-73 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-22 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-49 (-27.6 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-41 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-19 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 425-418 (-104.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
FLORIDA is 224-242 (+33.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FLORIDA is 66-90 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 36-50 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 33-45 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 22-30 (-12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 63-90 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 49-68 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 37-52 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 14-26 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WILLIS is 4-11 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-0 (+3.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

TED LILLY vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LILLY is 0-3 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.16 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

DONTRELLE WILLIS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WILLIS is 3-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.47 and a WHIP of 1.520.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.8 units)


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WASHINGTON (70 - 87) at NY METS (87 - 69) - 7:10 PM
JASON BERGMANN (R) vs. TOM GLAVINE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 190-138 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 98-61 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 139-95 (+21.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GLAVINE is 44-23 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 22-7 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 14-1 (+12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GLAVINE is 43-23 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 70-87 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 54-35 (+37.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-18 (+15.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-23 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 67-84 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-22 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-37 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 40-35 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 18-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY METS are 34-33 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 40-35 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 26-26 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-9 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JASON BERGMANN vs. NY METS since 1997
BERGMANN is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.917.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

TOM GLAVINE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GLAVINE is 22-11 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.171.
His team's record is 25-13 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-21. (-8.1 units)


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HOUSTON (68 - 88) at CINCINNATI (71 - 85) - 7:10 PM
FELIPE PAULINO (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 68-88 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 21-41 (-17.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 28-50 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 32-44 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 68-88 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 51-61 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 46-66 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 37-50 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 29-40 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 107-102 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 30-40 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-4 (+4.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

FELIPE PAULINO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

HOMER BAILEY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.


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ST LOUIS (73 - 83) at MILWAUKEE (80 - 76) - 8:05 PM
BRADEN LOOPER (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 73-83 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 69-95 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 8-17 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-45 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 73-83 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 47-60 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-31 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-46 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 48-27 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 10-1 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 80-76 (-4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 78-75 (-5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-53 (-7.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 79-95 (-31.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 21-28 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-6 (+1.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LOOPER is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.818.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SUPPAN is 4-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 5-3 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.5 units)


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COLORADO (84 - 72) at LA DODGERS (80 - 76) - 10:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PENNY is 23-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PENNY is 22-9 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PENNY is 19-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PENNY is 13-3 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
PENNY is 35-23 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 84-72 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 15-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
COLORADO is 12-5 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
COLORADO is 37-29 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 84-69 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 59-50 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 64-49 (+23.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 43-40 (+7.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 50-34 (+27.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 29-16 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA DODGERS are 128-149 (-52.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 71-86 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 32-45 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 9-6 (+3.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JIMENEZ is 2-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

BRAD PENNY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PENNY is 12-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 16-4 (+11.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-11. (-2.9 units)


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SAN DIEGO (85 - 71) at SAN FRANCISCO (70 - 87) - 10:15 PM
BRETT TOMKO (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TOMKO is 12-26 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 612-494 (+86.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 84-74 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 82-73 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 65-49 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-87 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 73-82 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-40 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-87 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-62 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-53 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CAIN is 9-22 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-16 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-9 (-8.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-11 (-8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 9-22 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-17 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 12-4 (+7.7 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.5 Units)

BRETT TOMKO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
TOMKO is 4-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 4-9 (-5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.3 units)

MATT CAIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAIN is 3-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.01 and a WHIP of 0.940.
His team's record is 3-7 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)


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TORONTO (79 - 77) at BALTIMORE (67 - 89) - 7:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. BRIAN BURRES (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-8 (-0.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BURNETT is 4-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

BRIAN BURRES vs. TORONTO since 1997
BURRES is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)


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MINNESOTA (77 - 79) at DETROIT (85 - 72) - 7:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. YORMAN BAZARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 77-79 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-42 (-21.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 50-53 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-22 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 189-144 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 127-90 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 101-70 (+22.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-15 (-12.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
DETROIT is 33-46 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-21 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 74-67 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 58-57 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 19-22 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-6 (+4.6 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. DETROIT since 1997
GARZA is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

YORMAN BAZARDO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BAZARDO is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.85 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)


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OAKLAND (75 - 82) at BOSTON (92 - 64) - 7:05 PM
CHAD GAUDIN (R) vs. CURT SCHILLING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 75-82 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 69-74 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 51-61 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 67-41 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 42-23 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 17-11 (+20.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 82-82 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 120-103 (+29.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 25-12 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 81-78 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 117-118 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
BOSTON is 82-73 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
SCHILLING is 1-7 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-2 (+3.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GAUDIN is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

CURT SCHILLING vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SCHILLING is 4-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.177.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)


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NY YANKEES (90 - 66) at TAMPA BAY (64 - 92) - 7:10 PM
ROGER CLEMENS (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 90-66 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 126-85 (-52.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -175 or more since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 38-37 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 14-20 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 35-31 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEMENS is 17-19 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEMENS is 20-21 (-22.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -175 or more since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEMENS is 13-20 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEMENS is 23-27 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 43-42 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 11-36 (-24.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 8-23 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-69 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 46-79 (-26.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-8 (+6.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
11 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.8 Units)

ROGER CLEMENS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CLEMENS is 10-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.165.
His team's record is 14-6 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-9. (-0.2 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.93 and a WHIP of 1.463.
His team's record is 1-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)


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LA ANGELS (92 - 65) at TEXAS (73 - 84) - 8:05 PM
DUSTIN MOSELEY (R) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-10 (+0.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)

DUSTIN MOSELEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MCCARTHY is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)


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KANSAS CITY (67 - 89) at CHI WHITE SOX (68 - 88) - 8:10 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. JOSE CONTRERAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-31 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 198-142 (+42.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 67-89 (+0.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-10 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 117-171 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 97-132 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 97-129 (+22.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BANNISTER is 10-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 68-88 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-41 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-80 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 97-102 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 77-72 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 10-5 (+4.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BANNISTER is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

JOSE CONTRERAS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CONTRERAS is 8-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 10-4 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.9 units)


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CLEVELAND (92 - 63) at SEATTLE (83 - 72) - 10:05 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 83-72 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 41-31 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 18-4 (+12.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
SEATTLE is 44-31 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 26-11 (+14.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 78-65 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 61-49 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 26-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
HERNANDEZ is 20-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 20-7 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 92-63 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 91-71 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

AARON LAFFEY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LAFFEY is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.968.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)


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[Udog]

MLB
Streaking Pitchers


Tuesday, September 25


HOT

Felix Hernandez (Seattle Mariners) - Felix Hernandez has won three straight decisions and is 7-1 with a 4.14 ERA in his last 11 starts. This will be Hernandez's first appearance against the Indians this season. The Mariners are 4-0 in Hernandez's last four starts against the American League Central and 7-1 in Hernandez's last eight starts against a team with a winning record.

Jose Contreras (Chicago White Sox) - Jose Contreras has been outstanding recently, winning his last four decisions with a 2.83 ERA in five starts after going 1-9 with an 8.08 ERA in his previous 11 appearances. On Wednesday, he had a five-hitter in which he had six strikeouts in Chicago's 7-0 victory. The fourth-place White Sox are only one game ahead of the last-place Royals with six games remaining.

Brett Tomko ( San Diego Padres) - The Padres hope to get another solid outing from recently acquired Brett Tomko (4-11, 5.36 ERA). The right-hander has won both of his starts with San Diego after being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 24. However, if the Padres reach the playoffs, Tomko won't be eligible because he was signed after Sept. 1. In his first start with the Padres on Sept. 15, he gave up four hits and struck out five in six innings of a 6-0 victory over San Francisco.

COLD

Brian Bannister (Kansas City Royals) - Brian Bannister has been struggling, going 0-2 with a 7.88 ERA in his last three starts after a four-game winning streak. The right-hander was tagged for six runs and eight hits, including three home runs, in five innings during Wednesday's loss. The White Sox hold a 10-5 edge in the season series with the Royals.

Curt Schilling (Boston Red Sox) - Schilling will start for the Red Sox today in search of his first win in more than a month. The right-hander is 0-3 with a 3.38 ERA in four starts since he beat the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 24. Schilling gave up for four runs in 7 2/3 innings of Boston's 4-3 defeat Sept. 16 against The Yankees. Schilling is 4-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 13 games against the Athletics.

[Udog]

Baseball Today


Tuesday, Sept. 25


SCOREBOARD

Chicago Cubs at Florida (7:05 p.m. EDT). Ted Lilly starts for the Cubs, who lead the NL Central. ^


STARS Monday

-- Jesse Litsch, Blue Jays, pitched five-hit ball for 7 2-3 innings without a walk, leading Toronto to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees.

-- Prince Fielder, Brewers, hit his NL-leading 48th home run and Milwaukee moved within three games of first place, beating St. Louis 13-5.

-- Omar Vizquel, Giants, drove in four runs and San Francisco beat San Diego 9-4.

-- Nick Markakis, Orioles, hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning to lead Baltimore to a 3-2 win over Kansas City.


OUT

Padres left fielder Milton Bradley will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a blowup with an umpire. Bradley, who helped spark the wild card-leading Padres during the season's second half, was ejected from Sunday's game by first base umpire Mike Winters, then hurt his knee during a bizarre scene when manager Bud Black spun him to the ground to keep him from going after the ump in the eighth inning of a 7-3 loss to Colorado.

SWEPT

Baltimore completed a season sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 3-2 victory Monday night. The Orioles went 7-0 against Kansas City. It's only the sixth time in club history that Baltimore swept a season series from an AL opponent.

EJECTED

Brewers manager Ned Yost was ejected for the second consecutive day during Milwaukee's 13-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Plate umpire Phil Cuzzi tossed Yost in the top of the seventh, after Yost once again left the dugout to argue after Cuzzi called Rick Ankiel safe at home on a two-run single by Ryan Ludwick that made the score 12-5.


STREAKS

Moises Alou extended his club-record hitting streak to 28 games with a sixth-inning double for New York, which lost to Washington 13-4 on Monday night. ^SLUMPING=

San Diego dropped its fourth straight, 9-4 to San Francisco on Monday. With The loss, the Padres fell into a tie with Philadelphia for the wild-card lead.


TRADE

The San Diego Padres acquired Jason Lane from the Houston Astros on Monday for a player to be named or cash after Milton Bradley was lost for the season with a knee injury. Lane was expected to join the club Tuesday, when San Diego also planned to bring up Drew Macias and switch-hitting Chase Headley from Double-A San Antonio. Lane was batting .178 with eight home runs and 27 RBIs for the Astros this season. He had 61 homers and 189 RBIs in 494 major league games from 2002-07.


SPEAKING

"I think I got the short end." -- New York rookie Ian Kennedy on having to dress up as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz as part of a hazing ritual. The Yankees made all their newcomers dress up in Wizard of Oz costumes for the bus ride to the airport and flight to Tampa Bay.


SEASONS Sept. 25

1941 -- Pete Reiser's homer and Whitlow Wyatt's five-hitter helped Brooklyn beat the Boston Braves 6-0 and clinch the Dodgers' first pennant in 21 years.

1956 -- Sal Maglie of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitched a 5-0 no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies.

1960 -- The New York Yankees clinched manager Casey Stengel's 10th and last American League pennant with a 4-3 victory over Boston.

1965 -- Satchel Paige, at 60, became the oldest player in the majors, taking the mound for Kansas City and pitching three scoreless innings over the Boston Red Sox. He gave up one hit, to Carl Yastrzemski.

1979 -- The California Angels won their first AL West title, beating Kansas City 4-1 behind pitcher Frank Tanana.

1984 -- Rusty Staub of the Mets became the second player to homer before his 20th birthday and past his 40th. Ty Cobb was the other.

1987 -- San Diego's Benito Santiago set a modern major league record for rookies by hitting safely in his 27th consecutive game in a 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1989 -- Wade Boggs went 4-for-5 for his seventh consecutive 200-hit season and Dwight Evans became the only major leaguer with 20 homers in each of the last nine years as the Boston Red Sox won 7-4 over New York.

1998 -- The New York Yankees set the AL record for wins with their 112th, beating Tampa Bay 6-1 to break the record held by the 1954 Cleveland Indians.

2001 -- Richie Sexson and Jeromy Burnitz became the first teammates to hit three home runs apiece in a game as Milwaukee defeated Arizona 9-4.

2003 -- Carlos Delgado became the sixth player to homer in four straight at-bats in one game as Toronto beat Tampa Bay 10-8. He became the 98th player to reach 300 career homers with a three-run shot in the first inning.

Today's birthdays: Rocco Baldelli 26; Jason Bergmann 26; Joel Pineiro 29; Wil Nieves 30; David Weathers 38.

[Udog]

MLB
Hot Lines


Tuesday, September 25


Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates: (-111, 8 ½)

What am I missing here? The first-place team in the NL West versus the last-place team in the NL Central and the D-backs are not only dogged but paying plus-money?

Sure, Ian Snell has been great over his last four starts and Arizona’s Doug Davis has not. And ‘Zona had to hop on a plane and cross the country for one of its two final series of the regular season.

But the Bucs have dropped nine straight games heading into Tuesday. Plus Arizona is fighting for the top spot on the NL West totem pole, winning five of its last seven. The Pirates get a break at home for their final games of 2007 but are up against a Diamondbacks team that has something to play for.

Pick: Diamondbacks +106



Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox: (-124, 8 ½)

The ChiSox and Royals split a four-game series last week with Round 1 of today’s pitching matchup going to Chicago’s Jose Contreras. The right-hander out-dueled rookie Brian Bannister last Wednesday, pitching a complete-game, five-hit shutout while Bannister was beat up for six runs in five innings.

"Wherever A.J. (Pierzynski) put the glove, I was able to hit it," Contreras told reporters after the 7-0 victory. "I was able to throw strike one fastballs. Today everything was working. I felt strong from the get-go, coming out from the bullpen. It was, obviously, my best outing this year. Even though I've had a bad year, this is by far the best I've felt."

The Chicago hurler dedicated the win to his daughters, who had birthdays last week. Hopefully for Sox backers, the fear of finishing behind Kansas City in the Central can provide Contreras with the same inspiration.

Pick: White Sox -124



Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers: (-144, 7 ½)

Grady Little’s “out with the old and in with the new” attitude in Los Angeles has split the Dodgers clubhouse down the middle. On one side, the veteran players are unhappy with the lack of respect and playing time. On the other, a group of brash young players are still trying to make names for themselves in the bigs.

"We're in a bad spot right now," veteran Jeff Kent told the Los Angeles Times. "Pretty soon we're going to give up the ghost. It's close to the end of the season. And a career for me too. I'm running out of time.

"A lot of kids in here, they don't understand that. ... You hate to waste an opportunity, even if it's one and even if it's your first time. It's hard to get them to understand that because they haven't been there. So there lies some frustration."

The kingpins of each camp are Kent and Luis Emilio Gonzalez on the veteran side, and Matt Kemp and James Loney for the youngsters. Couple this dissension with a hungry Rockies squad on the other side of the diamond and L.A. could be on the losing end of another series sweep.

Pick: Rockies +136

[Kaptain]

Points of Interest

09/25/07
10:58 AM Injuries
CFB
North Carolina QB Harrison Beck (knee) will be ready to go versus Louisville.

09/25/07
10:56 AM Lineup Alert
CFB
QB Ben Olson has been medically cleared to play and will be the starter for the Bruins this weekend.

09/25/07
10:56 AM Injury Alert
CFB
Virginia Tech TE Chris Drager will miss the rest of the 2007 year with a partially torn ACL.

09/25/07
10:53 AM Injuries
MLB
Yankees Roger Clemens (hamstring) appears ready dor his start.

09/25/07
10:52 AM Info Alert
MLB
Cliff Floyd, who is a free agent after the 2007 season, says he would be willing to return to the Cubs in a reduced role next season.

09/25/07
10:48 AM Lineup Alert
NFL
QB Brian Griese is expected to replace Rex Grossman as the Bears starter according to the Chicago Tribune.

09/25/07
10:46 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Bears Tommie Harris (knee), Lance Briggs (groin) and Nathan Vasher (groin) are all doubtful for Sunday according to the Chicago Tribune.

09/25/07
10:44 AM Lineups
NFL
Seahawks RB Maurice Morris (hip) is expected to play Sunday.

09/25/07
10:43 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Rams RB Steven Jackson is expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks with a partially torn groin according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

09/25/07
02:51 AM Injuries
MLB
Tuesday: Rockies LF Matt Holliday (.337; oblique) is questionable; Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal (.271; back) doubtful.

09/25/07
02:50 AM Injuries
MLB
Tuesday: Red Sox LF Manny Ramirez (.292; oblique) is questionable and 1B Kevin Youkilis (.288; wrist) is doubtful.

09/25/07
02:48 AM Injury Alert
MLB
Cardinals C Yadier Molina (knee) will miss the rest of the season.

09/25/07
02:47 AM Injury Alert
MLB
Padres OF Mike Cameron (thumb) will miss the rest of the season.

09/25/07
02:36 AM Injuries
CFB
Michigan QB Chad Henne (knee) has been medically cleared to play, but a starter has yet to be announced.

09/25/07
02:35 AM Injury Alert
CFB
South Carolina's standout LB Jasper Brinkley will miss the rest of the 2007 season with a right knee sprain.

09/25/07
02:33 AM Lineup Alert
CFB
Bruins QB Patrick Cowan has been ruled out this week against Oregon State.

09/25/07
02:32 AM Injury Alert
CFB
Ducks WR Brian Paysiner will have surgery on his right knee and will miss the remainder of the year.

09/25/07
02:29 AM Lineup Alert
MLB
Tigers SP Jeremy Bonderman won't start Tuesday as hoped because he still has some soreness in his elbow.

09/25/07
02:28 AM News Alert
MLB
Padres acquired outfielder Jason Lane from the Astros for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

09/25/07
02:26 AM Injury Alert
MLB
Brewers C Johnny Estrada has a tear of the medial meniscus cartilage in his left knee and could miss the rest of the season.

09/25/07
02:23 AM Injury Alert
NFL
49ers TE Vernon Davis is expected to miss two games after partially tearing the MCL in his right knee.

09/25/07
02:22 AM Lineups
NFL
Texans WR Andre Johnson (knee sprain) is not expected to play on Sunday.

09/25/07
02:21 AM Coach's Call
NFL
Rams coach Scott Linehan revealed Monday that QB Marc Bulger is playing through two broken ribs.

09/25/07
02:16 AM Lineups
NFL
Chiefs WR Eddie Kennison (torn hamstring) is expected to miss Sunday's game.

09/25/07
02:15 AM Injury Alert
NFL
Saints RB Deuce McAllister suffered a torn ACL Monday night and will miss the remainder of the season.

[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, September 25th


National League

Arizona at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST
Doug Davis (L) vs. Ian Snell (R)
Davis: 12-3 TSR 2nd half of season
Snell: Pittsburgh 23-11 Over after scoring 2 runs or less

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Chuck James (L) vs. Jamie Moyer (L)
James: 3-0 TSR, 2.76 ERA L3 starts
Moyer: 12-1 TSR at home when the total is 10 or higher

Chicago Cubs at Florida, 7:05 EST
Ted Lilly (L) vs. Dontrelle Willis (L)
Lilly: 3-0 TSR, 3.15 ERA L3 starts
Willis: 9-23 TSR as an underdog

Washington at NY Mets, 7:10 EST
Jason Bergmann (R) vs. Tom Glavine (L)
Bergmann: 7-1 Under as an underdog of +150 or more
Glavine: 14-1 TSR at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Houston at Cincinnati, 7:10 EST
Felipe Paulino (R) vs. Homer Bailey (R)
Paulino: Houston 33-14 Under playing with a day off
Bailey: Cincinnati 2-8 SU after a one run loss

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 8:05 EST
Braden Looper (R) vs. Jeff Suppan (R)
Looper: 15-4 Over in night games
Suppan: Milwaukee 34-14 SU as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Colorado at LA Dodgers, 10:10 EST
Ubaldo Jiminez (R) vs. Brad Penny (R)
Jiminez: Colorado 12-5 SU playing with a day off
Penny: 16-3 Over at home off a Dodgers win

San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 EST
Brett Tomko (R) vs. Matt Cain (R)
Tomko: SD 5-1 Under at San Fran
Cain: 4-17 TSR in night games


American League

Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 EST
A.J. Burnett (R) vs. Brian Burres (L)
Burnett: 6-1 Under 2nd half of season
Burres: Baltimore 8-2 Under after a one run win

Minnesota at Detroit, 7:05 EST
Matt Garza (R) vs. Yorman Bazardo (R)
Garza: Minnesota 35-19 Under when the total is 10 or higher
Bazardo: Detroit 9-15 SU as a home favorite of -125 to -150

Oakland at Boston, 7:05 EST
Chad Gaudin (R) vs. Curt Schilling (R)
Gaudin: Oakland 21-7 Under when the total is 10 or higher
Schilling: 1-7 TSR at home in September

NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:05 EST
Roger Clemens (R) vs. Jason Hammel (R)
Clemens: 13-20 TSR in road starts
Hammel: TB 11-3 Over vs. Yankees

LA Angels at Texas, 8:05 EST
Dustin Moseley (R) vs. Brandon McCarthy (R)
Moseley: 6-1 Over 2nd half of season
McCarthy: 0-3 TSR, 5.87 ERA L3 starts

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 EST
Brian Bannister (R) vs. Jose Contreras (R)
Bannister: 0-3 TSR, 7.87 ERA L3 starts
Contreras: 3-0 TSR, 2.95 ERA L3 starts

Cleveland at Seattle, 8:10 EST
Aaron Laffey (R) vs. Felix Hernandez (R)
Laffey: Cleveland 27-15 Under Away off a win
Hernandez: 20-8 TSR in all starts

** (TC) Denotes Time Change