Sunday Trends and Indexes 5/24 (NBA, MLB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Dunkel


Cleveland at Orlando
The Magic return home and look to take advantage of a Cleveland team that is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 meetings in Orlando. Orlando is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Magic favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Game 511-512: Cleveland at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 127.132; Orlando 130.156
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 3; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 1 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-1 1/2); Under

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NHL
Dunkel


Detroit at Chicago
The Red Wings look to bounce back from their Game Three loss in overtime and build on their 10-4 record in their last 14 games against Western Conference teams. Detroit is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Wings favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-110). Here are all of today's playoff picks.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Game 13-14: Detroit at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 13.394; Chicago 12.255
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-110); Over

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MLB
Dunkel


Toronto at Atlanta
The Braves go for the sweep and look to take advantage of Toronto's 1-7 record in its last 8 interleague road games. Atlanta is the pick (-155) according to Dunkel, which has the Braves favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-155). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Game 901-902: Chicago Cubs at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Lilly) 15.082; San Diego (Young) 14.298
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+105); Under

Game 903-904: Philadelphia at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 17.478; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.284
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-170); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+160); Over

Game 905-906: Colorado at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Hammel) 15.788; Detroit (Willis) 15.371
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-155); 10
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+145); Under

Game 907-908: Cleveland at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Lee) 14.518; Cincinnati (Cueto) 15.896
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-110); Over

Game 909-910: Tampa Bay at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 14.598; Florida (Johnson) 14.770
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-110); Over

Game 911-912: Baltimore at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Bergesen) 13.208; Washington (Martis) 15.811
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-145); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-145); Under

Game 913-914: Toronto at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Richmond) 14.385; Atlanta (Jurrjens) 15.581
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-155); Under

Game 915-916: NY Mets at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Redding) 17.014; Boston (Wakefield) 15.784
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-180); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+170); Under

Game 917-918: Pittsburgh at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Karstens) 14.800; White Sox (Buehrle) 13.656
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+180); Over

Game 919-920: Texas at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (McCarthy) 15.617; Houston (Hampton) 16.386
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-115); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-115); Under

Game 921-922: Kansas City at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Bannister) 14.510; St. Louis (Pineiro) 14.790
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-135); Under

Game 923-924: Arizona at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Garland) 16.181; Oakland (Outman) 14.711
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+125); Under

Game 925-926: San Francisco at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 14.189; Seattle (Hernandez) 15.161
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-160); Under

Game 927-928: Milwaukee at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Bush) 16.262; Minnesota (Baker) 15.279
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+115); Over

Game 929-930: LA Angels at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Palmer) 17.162; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 16.012
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+180); Under

[Udog]

MLB
Write-Up


Sunday, May 24

Hot Pitchers
-- Lilly is 3-1, 2.97 in his last four starts.
-- Cueto is 4-1, 1.89 in his last seven starts. Lee has 1.54 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Willis is 1-0, 3.27 in his first two '09 starts.
-- Jurrjens is 3-2, 1.84 in his last seven starts.
-- Martis is 3-0, 3.29 in his last four starts.
-- Redding allowed two runs in six IP in his Mets debut. Red Sox won six of last seven Wakefield starts.
-- Sabathia is 3-0, 1.13 in his last three starts. Hamels is 1-1, 2.70 in his last four starts.
-- Johnson has 2.79 RA in his las six starts.
-- Bannister is 3-1, 3.50 in six starts for the Royals.
-- Buehrle has a 2.45 RA in his last three starts.
-- Garland is 2-0, 1.86 in three road starts. Outman is 1-0, 2.42 in his last four starts.
-- Zito has a 2.20 RA in his last six starts.
-- Billingsley has 2.53 RA in his last eight starts. Palmer is 5-0, 4.55 in five starts- Angels gave him 36 runs in the five games.
-- Brewers won last six Bush starts (4-0, 3.63).

Cold Pitchers
-- Young is 1-2, 6.58 in his last five starts.
-- Hammel is 0-3, 9.39 in his last three starts.
-- Bergesen is 0-2, 6.11 in his last five starts.
-- Richmond is 0-2, 5.40 in his last three starts.
-- Karstens is 0-2, 6.11 in his last five starts.
-- Shields is 0-2, 4.66 in his last three starts.
-- Pineiro is 1-3, 4.50 in his last four starts.
-- Hampton is 1-2, 7.71 in his last five starts. McCarthy is 0-2, 7.50 in his last three outings.
-- Hernandez is 0-3, 7.15 in his last four starts.
-- Baker is 1-5, 6.98 in seven starts this season.

Hot Teams
-- San Diego won its last seven games, all at home.

-- White Sox shut the Pirates out each of the last two nights.
-- Phillies won twelve of their last sixeen road games. Bronx Bombers won ten of their last eleven games.
-- Orioles won first two games of Beltway Series, allowing three runs.
-- Red Sox are 15-4 in last 19 games at Fenway. Mets won first two in this series, allowing a total of five runs.
-- Rays won seven of their last nine games.
-- Braves won four of their last five games.
-- Brewers won eleven of their last sixteen games.
-- Detroit won seven of its last eight games.
-- Cardinals are 16-6 in their last twenty-two home games.
-- Arizona won six of its last seven games.
-- Dodgers started season 18-4 in first 22 home games. Angels are 4-2 in their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost their last five games, scoring three runs.

-- Nationals lost 13 of their last 14 games.
-- Cincinnati lost six of its last eight games.
-- Florida lost 13 of its last 15 home games.
-- Toronto lost its last five games, scoring total of eight runs.
-- Pirates got shut out in each of their first two games at White Sox.
-- Twins lost six of their last nine games.
-- Colorado is 7-13 in its last twenty road games.
-- Astros lost four of their last five games.
-- Royals are 3-11 in their last fourteen games.
-- Oakland lost seven of its last nine games.
-- Giants lost eight of their last ten games. Mariners lost 14 of their last 19 games.

Totals
-- Seven of Cubs' last eight road games stayed under the total.

-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Red Sox games.
-- Three of last four Hamels starts went over the total.
-- Four of six Bergesen starts went over the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in Hammel's last four starts.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Florida's last seven games.
-- Over is 16-2 in Cleveland's last eighteen road games.
-- Last seven Jurrjens starts stayed under the total.
-- Seven of Rangers' last eight road games stayed under the total.
-- All three Karstens road starts went over the total.
-- Eight of last twelve Milwaukee road games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Cardinal home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 12-4-3 in Arizona road games.
-- Seven of Giants' last eight road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers' last eight home games.

Umpires
-- Chi-SD-- Underdog is 5-4 in Wendelstedt's games behind plate.
-- KC-StL-- Last three Tichenor games went over the total.
-- Tor-Hst-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Culbreth games.
-- Phil-NY-- Both Estabrook games this season went over the total.
-- Pitt-Chi-- Four of last five Dreckman games went over the total.
-- NY-Bos-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Rapuano games.
-- Blt-Wsh-- Last three Reynolds games went over the total.
-- Col-Det-- Four of last five Foster games stayed under the total.
-- TB-Fla-- Five of last six Tschida games went over the total.
-- Tor-Atl-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Gorman games.
-- Clev-Cin-- Seven of last eight Wegner games went over the total.
-- Az-A's-- Last five Barry games stayed under the total.
-- LAA-LA-- Three of last four Diaz games stayed under the total.
-- SF-Sea-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Cousins games.
-- Mil-Min-- Six of last seven Johnson games went over the total.

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MLB


Sunday, May 24

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
COLORADO vs. DETROIT
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

1:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY YANKEES
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games

1:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CINCINNATI
Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

1:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. FLORIDA
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

1:35 PM
BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
Baltimore is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home

1:35 PM
NY METS vs. BOSTON
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Mets are 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Boston is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

1:35 PM
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:00 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
Texas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Texas is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Houston
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Pittsburgh is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

2:15 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. ST. LOUIS
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. OAKLAND
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Oakland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona

4:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. SAN DIEGO
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
San Diego is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs

4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Angels are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 18-4 SU in their last 22 games at home

4:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco

8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MINNESOTA
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games


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MLB


Sunday, May 24

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Hot Lines: Sunday's best MLB bets
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Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Marlins (-105, 8)

Tampa Bay (23-22) has not scored a run for Shields (3-4, 3.43 ERA) in his last two outings, wasting the right-hander's best start of the season Tuesday night. Shields gave up four hits and struck out five in 8 1-3 scoreless innings, but the Rays lost 4-1 in 11 innings to Oakland.

Shields has gotten two runs or fewer to work with in five of his nine outings.

"I've always said it's not how you pitch, it's when you pitch," Shields said.

Shields is 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA in four starts against the Marlins (19-25). His Florida counterparts haven't fared nearly as well versus Tampa Bay.

The Rays have won five straight against Florida, batting .321 with 10 homers while averaging 11.5 runs during that streak.

Tampa Bay beat Florida 10-3 on Saturday night, benefiting from another poor performance by the Marlins after winning 15-2 on Friday. Florida pitching has been horrendous over the last seven games, posting a 7.66 ERA with the Marlins losing six of those contests.

"It has certainly been a struggle," Florida infielder Wes Helms said. "But it's something you have to battle through. It's not something you can just wish away. You just have to keep working hard every night."

The Marlins hope Josh Johnson (3-1, 2.54) can give them a boost. Johnson, though, has not had many runs scored on his behalf, getting three or fewer in each of his last eight starts.

The right-hander allowed three runs - two earned - and four hits in 6 1-3 innings against Arizona on Tuesday night, but suffered a loss as Florida was defeated 5-3.

Florida's lineup, meanwhile, is struggling, scoring a total of eight runs in its last three games. Marlins rookie left fielder Chris Coghlan is 2 for 27 (.074) over his last nine contests, dropping his average to .143.

Florida manager Fredi Gonzalez missed his team's latest loss, leaving town to attend his daughter's high school graduation. Florida played no better for bench coach Carlos Tosca, dropping to 8-24 following an 11-1 start.

Pick: Tampa Bay


Minnesota Twins at Milwaukee Brewers (-130, 9)

The Milwaukee Brewers were only able to silence Joe Mauer for one game, but that's still more than most teams have been able to since he's come off the disabled list.

Led by Mauer, the Minnesota Twins look to win their season-high fourth straight game Sunday night when they try to complete a three-game sweep of the Brewers.

Mauer went 0 for 2 on Friday, although he walked twice and had two RBIs. It was only the third time in 21 games since being activated from the DL following offseason kidney surgery that Mauer failed to record a hit.

He made up for it Saturday, going 3 for 3 with a solo home run in a 6-2 victory.Mauer has hit nine homers in 21 games - matching his total in 146 games a year ago. He's batting .429 and has driven in 10 of his 28 runs over the last three games.

In the final season at the Metrodome, he's hitting .526 (20 for 38) with five homers and 17 RBIs.

Joe Crede also hit a home run Saturday, and the Twins (21-23) have tallied eight during their winning streak with at least one in six straight games. Spearheaded by a 20-1 rout of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, Minnesota has scored 37 runs and has 42 hits in the last three contests.

The Brewers (26-17), meanwhile, have lost three of four after winning seven in a row. Saturday's loss guaranteed them their first losing series since dropping two of three on the road against the New York Mets from April 17-19.

Milwaukee has a 6.55 staff ERA in its last four games after recording a 2.29 ERA during its winning streak.

Offense has also been a problem. The Brewers, who were without J.J. Hardy (back spasms) and Corey Hart (bruised right hand) on Saturday, are 4 for 15 with runners in scoring position in the series. They've also gone three games without a homer, matching the longest drought of the season.

Pick: Over


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MLB


Sunday, May 24

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

CC Sabathia, New York Yankees

The last time CC Sabathia faced the Philadelphia Phillies, that outing in the playoffs turned out to be his last before he joined the New York Yankees. This time, he'll be facing a pitcher who was simply outstanding in last year's postseason.

Two of the top left-handers in baseball square off Sunday when Sabathia and the Yankees take on Cole Hamels and the Phillies.

Sabathia (4-3, 3.43 ERA) was heroic down the stretch last year for Milwaukee, winning on three days' rest in his final two outings to get the Brewers into the postseason.

He took the mound on three days' rest again when he faced Philadelphia in Game 2 of the NL division series, but the result was a disaster. Sabathia gave up five runs in the second inning and was chased in the fourth as Milwaukee fell 5-2 and went on to lose the series in four games.

"I know CC well," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel told his team's official Web site. "He'll want to prove he can beat us. He'll give us everything he's got. At the same time, we'll give him everything we've got."

Sabathia joined New York (25-18) on a $161 million, seven-year contract in the offseason and has been stellar after a slow start.

He improved to 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA in his last three outings after beating Baltimore 9-1 on Tuesday. Sabathia gave up one run and three hits while striking out seven.

Josh Outman, Oakland Athletics

The A's have lost of seven of their last nine and will turn to rookie Josh Outman (1-0, 3.31), who is looking for a third consecutive quality start in his first game against Arizona.

The left-hander, acquired in the deal that sent Joe Blanton to Philadelphia in July, allowed three hits with six strikeouts in six scoreless innings Tuesday, but Oakland lost 4-1 in 11 innings at Tampa Bay. That came six days after getting his first win of the season in a 7-2 victory over Kansas City by yielding one run and three hits in six innings.


Slumping

Scott Baker, Minnesota Twins

Struggling Scott Baker (1-5, 6.98) will go for Minnesota. After throwing seven scoreless innings against Seattle on May 8, Baker has allowed nine runs over 11 innings in his last two starts. He gave up four in five innings against the White Sox on Tuesday in a 6-2 loss.

The right-hander is 2-2 with a 5.63 ERA in four starts against the Brewers.

Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners

Hernandez (4-3, 4.13) has lost three of his last four starts, giving up six runs in each of the defeats - including his last outing. He was reached for a season-high 11 hits in 5 2-3 innings as Seattle lost 6-5 to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Fernandez won his only start against the Giants, surrendering four runs and six hits in six innings as the Mariners won 5-4 on June 16, 2006.

Like Zito, Fernandez may have trouble getting many runs to work with. Seattle has managed to win two of its last four games despite scoring a combined four runs over that stretch.


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MLB


Sunday, May 24

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Game of the Day: Angels at Dodgers
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Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers (-184, 8)

It’s a short drive from Anaheim to Chavez Ravine where the cross town rival Angels and Dodgers will battle when Matt Palmer (5-0, 4.26 ERA) takes on Chad Billingsley (6-1, 2.51 ERA)

Man oh Manny

It’s a fact. Seven of the Top-10 home run hitters since 1980 have been linked with steroids. The newest member in the club is Manny Ramirez, currently sitting out a 50-game suspension for taking HGC, a fertility drug used to cause ovulation.

On May 6, Ramirez batted in the middle of their order as the Dodgers won a record-setting 13th consecutive home game to start the season. On May 7, Ramirez began a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's anti-drug program.

The feeling in the clubhouse was disbelief. "Sick and saddened," was the way general manager Ned Colletti described it. "Somber atmosphere," outfielder Andre Ethier said. "Disappointment. A little shock."

It’s been almost three weeks since the stunning news. The Dodgers were 21-8 with a 6.5-game lead on the second-place Giants at the time. Surprisingly, heading into the weekend series with the Angels, they had actually increased their lead to 8.5 games with Manny on his cycle.

Vlad to have you back

Last year at this time, the Angels were tied with the Oakland A's atop the American League West before pulling away en route to the franchise's first 100-win season.

The Halos started slow this year before being dealt a cruel blow in April when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a tragic car accident. Following that tragedy, the Halos lost seven pitchers and top slugger Vladimir Guerrero to the DL.

Thanks to outstanding play from outfielder Torri Hunter and rock-solid efforts from their pitching staff, the Angels are back in the pennant race. Hunter leads the club in both home runs and RBIs and is playing Gold-Glove defense.

The best news is the return of Guerrero. His numbers with the Halos have been super. Vlad has hit .300 or better with 27 or more home runs in every season in Los Angeles.

Don’t be surprised if this isn’t a preview of the 2009 World Series.

Work horses

Chad Billingsley has become the ace of the Dodgers staff. He is second in the National League with 61 innings pitched and leads the majors in pitches thrown with 991. As a result, he's also thrown the most pitches per start, averaging just over 110 pitches per appearance.

Matt Palmer is the best surprise starter in the big leagues this season. The 30-year-old rookie is unbeaten, including a 9-inning complete-game victory against the Red Sox on May 13. Palmer lasted only five innings in his last start, a 6-5 win over the Mariners Tuesday.

History says

Prior to the start of this series, the Angels have defeated the Dodgers in 10 of the last 14 meetings in this series but were only 3-7 their last 10 games at Chavez Ravine.

The Dodgers enjoy home cooking on Sundays, where they are 8-2 the last 10 games.


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NBA
Long Sheet


Updated

Sunday, May 24

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CLEVELAND (75 - 17) at ORLANDO (68 - 29) - 5/24/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 58-39 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 41-33 ATS (+4.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 53-38 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 46-21 ATS (+22.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ORLANDO is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 11-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 8-4 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NHL
Long Sheet


Updated

Sunday, May 24

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DETROIT (61-23-0-12, 134 pts.) at CHICAGO (55-30-0-12, 122 pts.) - 5/24/2009, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 26-13 ATS (+39.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CHICAGO is 50-43 ATS (+5.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-16 ATS (-17.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 16-9-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
12 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)

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MLB
Long Sheet


Sunday, May 24

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CHICAGO CUBS (21 - 20) at SAN DIEGO (21 - 22) - 4:05 PM
TED LILLY (L) vs. CHRIS YOUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 978-1029 (-189.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 921-945 (-166.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 723-761 (-131.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 485-459 (-100.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 16-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games in May games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 84-120 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-57 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

TED LILLY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LILLY is 5-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.4 units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
YOUNG is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (23 - 18) at NY YANKEES (25 - 18) - 1:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 65-38 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 126-91 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 91-80 (-49.4 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAMELS is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SABATHIA is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.61 and a WHIP of 1.652.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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COLORADO (17 - 25) at DETROIT (24 - 17) - 1:05 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. DONTRELLE WILLIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 90-114 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-32 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-64 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
COLORADO is 24-39 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 90-114 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-10 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-11 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 95-86 (+23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 98-105 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-78 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 47-56 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

JASON HAMMEL vs. DETROIT since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

DONTRELLE WILLIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
WILLIS is 3-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.346.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (17 - 27) at CINCINNATI (22 - 20) - 1:10 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 17-27 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-40 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-23 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LEE is 16-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 51-35 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 43-27 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 67-89 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 38-51 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-1 (-0.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LEE is 3-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.27 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
CUETO is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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TAMPA BAY (23 - 22) at FLORIDA (19 - 25) - 1:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 103-102 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 102-100 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 457-514 (+35.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
JOHNSON is 17-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 17-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 128-95 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 94-56 (+33.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 5-17 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
FLORIDA is 9-19 (-11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 6-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

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

JAMES SHIELDS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
JOHNSON is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (18 - 25) at WASHINGTON (12 - 30) - 1:35 PM
BRADLEY BERGESEN (R) vs. SHAIRON MARTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 5-26 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-44 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 64-42 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 75-78 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-16 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-10 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-23 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-21 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

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

BRADLEY BERGESEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

SHAIRON MARTIS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (27 - 19) at ATLANTA (22 - 20) - 1:35 PM
SCOTT RICHMOND (R) vs. JAIR JURRJENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 21-10 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-2 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TORONTO is 84-65 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 94-110 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 47-52 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ATLANTA is 93-108 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-0 (+2.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

SCOTT RICHMOND vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JAIR JURRJENS vs. TORONTO since 1997
JURRJENS is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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NY METS (23 - 19) at BOSTON (25 - 18) - 1:35 PM
TIM REDDING (R) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 74-34 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 117-69 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WAKEFIELD is 16-3 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
REDDING is 20-14 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
REDDING is 20-14 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAKEFIELD is 27-37 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-0 (+2.9 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

TIM REDDING vs. BOSTON since 1997
REDDING is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 12.70 and a WHIP of 3.351.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. NY METS since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 0-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (19 - 24) at CHI WHITE SOX (19 - 23) - 2:05 PM
JEFF KARSTENS (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 21-61 (-35.7 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-37 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 102-76 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-37 (+21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 17-1 (+15.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 19-3 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 21-3 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 19-3 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JEFF KARSTENS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

MARK BUEHRLE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BUEHRLE is 3-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.96 and a WHIP of 1.043.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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TEXAS (25 - 17) at HOUSTON (18 - 23) - 2:05 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. MIKE HAMPTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 104-98 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-11 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 102-97 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 51-50 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HAMPTON is 23-2 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMPTON is 37-8 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 25-17 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 50-53 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
TEXAS is 24-15 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 16-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MCCARTHY is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MIKE HAMPTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
HAMPTON is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 9.52 and a WHIP of 2.646.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (21 - 22) at ST LOUIS (26 - 17) - 2:15 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. JOEL PINEIRO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 51-77 (-23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 112-93 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 44-29 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 229-133 (+46.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 112-93 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 76-59 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 38-21 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 50-38 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-28 (+17.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-58 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BANNISTER is 11-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BANNISTER is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.660.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

JOEL PINEIRO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PINEIRO is 4-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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ARIZONA (19 - 24) at OAKLAND (15 - 25) - 4:05 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. JOSH OUTMAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 102-104 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-37 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-25 (-14.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 102-101 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-53 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 72-36 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
GARLAND is 26-14 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 12-5 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 28-17 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 24-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 160-190 (-54.9 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 39-43 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GARLAND is 4-11 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.31 and a WHIP of 1.576.
His team's record is 5-12 (-8.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-6. (+3.1 units)

JOSH OUTMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (20 - 22) at SEATTLE (20 - 24) - 4:10 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 370-361 (+42.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ZITO is 8-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 81-125 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-35 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 73-114 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 49-76 (-25.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

BARRY ZITO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ZITO is 12-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 15-8 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-8. (+5.0 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (26 - 17) at MINNESOTA (21 - 23) - 8:05 PM
DAVE BUSH (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BUSH is 6-21 (-14.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 21-47 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 69-37 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-18 (+15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-4 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 71-39 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 78-63 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 71-42 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-13 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 26-17 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 10-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

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

DAVE BUSH vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BUSH is 1-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAKER is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (22 - 20) at LA DODGERS (30 - 14) - 4:10 PM
MATT PALMER (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 30-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-4 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-13 (+15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 30-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-3 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 123-85 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 61-44 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 86-72 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 37-17 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 117-75 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 158-111 (+26.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 53-30 (+21.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 57-42 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PALMER is 5-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PALMER is 5-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 70-57 (-35.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

MATT PALMER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.38 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet


Sunday, 5/24/2009

National League

CHICAGO CUBS at SAN DIEGO, 4:05 PM ET WGN
LILLY: Cubs 0-7 after scoring 1 run or less
YOUNG: 18-4 Under at home when the total is 7 to 8.5

Interleague Play

PHILADELPHIA at NY YANKEES, 1:05 PM ET
HAMELS: Philly 8-2 as an underdog of +100 to +150
SABATHIA: 3-0 TSR, 1.12 ERA L3 starts

COLORADO at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
HAMMEL: Colorado 12-4 Over when the total is 10 or higher
WILLIS: Detroit 28-10 vs. National League

CLEVELAND at CINCINNATI, 1:10 PM ET
LEE: Cleveland 3-13 off a win
CUETO: Cincy 14-6 off an Over

TAMPA BAY at FLORIDA, 1:10 PM ET
SHIELDS: TB 44-19 Under Away after a win by 6+ runs
JOHNSON: Florida 5-17 in May

BALTIMORE at WASHINGTON, 1:35 PM ET
BERGESEN: Baltimore 5-26 on Sundays
MARTIS: Wash 64-42 at home vs. American League

TORONTO at ATLANTA, 1:35 PM ET
RICHMOND: Toronto 14-2 in day games
JURRJENS: Atl 2-8 at home with a money line of -100 to -150

NY METS at BOSTON, 1:35 PM ET TBS
REDDING: Mets 13-3 Over as an underdog of +125 to +175
WAKEFIELD: Boston 45-13 revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite of -200 or more

PITTSBURGH at CHI WHITE SOX, 2:05 PM ET
KARSTENS: Pittsburgh 21-61 Away vs. American League
BUEHRLE: White Sox 25-8 at home off win by 4+ runs

TEXAS at HOUSTON, 2:05 PM ET
MCCARTHY: 5-12 TSR in road starts
HAMPTON: 23-2 TSR at home on Sunday

KANSAS CITY at ST LOUIS, 2:15 PM ET
BANNISTER: 11-5 TSR in day games
PINEIRO: StL 12-3 Under off 3+ home games

ARIZONA at OAKLAND, 4:05 PM ET
GARLAND: 10-4 TSR as an underdog
OUTMAN: Oak 55-28 Under off an Over

SAN FRANCISCO at SEATTLE, 4:10 PM ET
ZITO: 14-10 TSR as a road underdog of +150 or more
HERNANDEZ: Seattle 0-11 if bullpen allowed 5+ runs last game

MILWAUKEE at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
BUSH: 12-35 TSR as road underdog
BAKER: Minnesota 16-4 vs. National League

(TC) LA ANGELS at LA DODGERS, 4:10 PM ET
PALMER: 5-0 TSR as an underdog
BILLINGSLEY: Dodgers 7-0 Over off BB homerless games

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic [TNT | 8:35 PM ET]

Cavaliers: Despite winning Game 2 on LeBron James' fadeaway 3-pointer at the buzzer, the Cavs have plenty to fix if they want to reclaim home-court advantage. The Magic ripped their defense apart, exposed their lack of depth and roared back from a double-digit deficit for the second straight game. Cleveland lost both games at Orlando this season, including a 29-point blowout in April in which it trailed by as many as 41. Orlando has started slow in the series' first two games, but Cleveland likely won't be able to count on such a cushion Sunday at Amway Arena, where the Magic usually start fast.

The Cavaliers are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
The Cavaliers are 1-12 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 92

Magic (1.5, O/U 190): The Magic have been last-second losers four times this postseason. Any carry-over seems unlikely. Orlando responded well after each of the previous heartbreakers, winning the following games against Philadelphia and nearly taking Game 5 against the Celtics before blowing a big fourth-quarter lead. The Magic have been a matchup nightmare at times for the Cavs, who have lost nine of the last 13 games to Orlando. The Magic, with their bevy of 3-point shooters and Howard inside, have picked apart Cleveland's defense for long stretches.

The Under is 6-1 in the Magic's last 7 playoff games as a favorite.
The Under is 26-10 in the Magic's last 36 games as a home favorite.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 98 (Side Play of the Day)


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MLB


Sunday, May 24

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Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees [1:05 PM ET]

Phillies: "I know CC well," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel told his team's official Web site. "He'll want to prove he can beat us. He'll give us everything he's got. At the same time, we'll give him everything we've got." Cole Hamels pitched poorly at the start of 2009, but is 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA in his last five outings. He yielded three runs with seven strikeouts over six innings Tuesday to beat Cincinnati 4-3. This will be Hamels' second career start versus New York. He allowed two runs over seven innings on June 21, 2006, in a 5-0 loss at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are averaging 6.5 runs vs. lefty starters this season.

The Phillies are 14-4 in their last 18 games vs. a left-handed starter.
The Under is 11-2-1 in the Phillies' last 14 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Yankees (-155, O/U 9): CC Sabathia improved to 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA in his last three outings after beating Baltimore 9-1 on Tuesday. Sabathia gave up one run and three hits while striking out seven. Sabathia is 1-2 with a 6.61 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in three career starts against the Phillies. After New York had its nine-game winning streak snapped with Friday's 7-3 loss, the Yankees rallied for their major league-leading ninth victory in their final at-bat by winning 5-4 on Saturday. Melky Cabrera recorded his third walk-off hit of the season. The teams have combined for 11 homers in this series.

The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
The Yankees are 10-1 in their last 11 overall.

Key injuries - OF Xavier Nady (elbow) is on the 15-day DL.
C Jorge Posada (hamstring) is on the 15-day DL.
C Jose Molina (quadriceps) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)


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SCOREBOARD

Sunday, May 24

Philadelphia at N.Y. Yankees (1:05 p.m. EDT). Yankees ace CC Sabathia faces the Phillies for the first time since he lost Game 2 of the first-round NL playoff series for Milwaukee last season. Philadelphia sends World Series MVP Cole Hamels to the mound.

STARS

Saturday

-Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning to help New York rally for a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

-Nelson Cruz, Rangers, homered twice and had four RBIs to lead Texas to a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros.

-Kyle Lohse, Cardinals, allowed four hits over eight innings in St. Louis' 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals.

-Omir Santos, Mets, hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Jonathan Papelbon with two outs in the ninth inning to give New York a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

-Clayton Richard, White Sox, struck out a career-high eight over six innings and Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.

-Derek Lowe, Braves, pitched into the eighth inning and drove in the go-ahead run with one of his two hits, leading Atlanta to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

-Joe Mauer, Twins, went 3 for 3 with a home run and scored three times in Minnesota's 6-2 win against the Milwaukee Brewers.

-Todd Helton and Chris Iannetta, Rockies, homered to lead Colorado to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

-Raul Ibanez, Phillies, hit his major league-best 17th homer in Philadelphia's 5-4 loss to the New York Yankees.

-Juan Uribe and Matt Cain, Giants. Uribe hit a two-out bases clearing double in a five-run eighth inning, and Cain tossed his first complete game this season in San Francisco's 5-1 win over the Mariners on Saturday night.

GREAT PITCHING

Kyle Lohse threw eight innings of four-hit ball and the St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Kansas City Royals 5-0 for the second straight game Saturday, giving the rotation its fifth straight dominant outing. Cardinals starters have allowed one run in 36 2-3 innings during a five-game winning streak in which St. Louis has outscored its opponents 18-2.

MILESTONE SHOT

Jason Giambi hit his 400th homer in the Oakland Athletics' 8-7 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming the 44th player to reach the milestone. Giambi led off the fourth inning with a drive into the right-field bleachers off Dan Haren. The 38-year-old Giambi received a warm ovation from the crowd of 21,295 and then came back out of the dugout for a curtain call at the Coliseum.

LOOK AGAIN

Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada's first-inning drive to right led to the first replay review of the season at Minute Maid Park. Rangers manager Ron Washington argued a fan interfered with the ball but the umpires upheld the home run after watching the replay. ... Omir Santos hit a two-run homer off Jonathan Papelbon with two outs in the ninth inning, a drive that was initially ruled a double. The long flyball to left field bounced off the shelf above the Green Monster and was called a double. But after the umpires went into the tunnel for the television replay - the first in Fenway Park history - crew chief Joe West came out and signaled for a home run.

PATIENCE

Juan Pierre drew a walk with the bases loaded from Jose Arredondo in the 10th inning, giving the Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the Angels. It was the Dodgers third game-ending walk this season.

PROUD PAPA

John Mayberry Jr. hit a three-run homer off Andy Pettitte in his major league debut, but Philadelphia lost to the Yankees 5-4. Smiling in the stands and wearing a Phillies cap was Mayberry's father, John, a two-time All-Star who hit 255 homers in 15 big league seasons.

SPARKLING DEBUT

Minnesota's Anthony Swarzak won his major league debut, sprinkling five singles over seven shutout innings in the Twins' 6-2 victory over Milwaukee, walking two and striking out three. Swarzak's career was in trouble last season, when he was roughed up in 20 starts for Double-A New Britain. The year before, he tested positive for a drug of abuse - not a performance-enhancer - and drew a 50-game suspension.

SLUMPING STARTER

Detroit's Armando Galarraga allowed four runs on six hits and a walk in 5 1-3 innings of a 4-3 loss to Colorado. Galarraga is now 0-4 in five May starts with a 9.92 ERA after going 3-0 with a 1.85 ERA in four April outings.

PARTY ON

The Padres celebrated the 25th anniversary of their first NL pennant by honoring 12 players and coaches from the 1984 team, including Steve Garvey and Dave Dravecky. San Diego rallied from a 0-2 deficit to beat the Cubs that year in the NL championship series before losing the World Series in five games against Detroit.

SPEAKING

"They ran out as if the game was over. I said, 'Hey, we've still got some outs to get.' We have a different type of spirit on this team. A lot of times, it doesn't show. But they're still fighting until the end.'' - Mets manager Jerry Manuel said after New York celebrated Omir Santos' two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning of its 3-2 win over Boston.

SEASONS

May 24

1918 - Cleveland's Stan Coveleski pitched 19 innings in the Indians' 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees. Former pitcher Joe Wood hit a home run for the win.

1935 - In the first major league night game in Cincinnati, the Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 before 25,000.

1936 - Tony Lazzeri, batting eighth for the New York Yankees, drove in 11 runs with a triple and three home runs - two of them grand slams - in a 25-2 rout of the Philadelphia A's.

1964 - Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins hit the longest home run in Baltimore's Memorial Stadium, a 471-foot shot to left-center off right-hander Milt Pappas.

1984 - Jack Morris led the Tigers to their 17th straight road win, setting an AL record. Morris allowed four hits and Detroit beat the California Angels 5-1.

1990 - Chicago's Andre Dawson was walked intentionally five times by the Cincinnati Reds to break the record shared by Roger Maris and Garry Templeton.

1994 - The St. Louis Cardinals set a major league record by stranding 16 runners without scoring, losing to David West and three Philadelphia Phillies relievers 4-0.

1995 - Oakland's Dennis Eckersley became the sixth pitcher with 300 saves in a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

1998 - Freshman Matt Diaz hit four homers, tying a school and regional record, and drove in seven runs as Florida State routed Oklahoma 23-2 to advance to the NCAA Atlantic II Regional final.

2000 - For the third time in major league history a team blew a seven-run lead twice in a week. The Houston Astros lost a 7-0 lead at home against Philadelphia after blowing a 9-2 lead in the ninth inning at Milwaukee two days earlier.

2001 - Jon Lieber of the Chicago Cubs threw a 79-pitch, one-hit shutout in a 3-0 blanking of the Reds. It was the first shutout of the Reds in an NL-record 208 games.

2006 - Adam Wainwright homered in his first major league at-bat and pitched three innings of relief to earn the win in St. Louis' 10-4 victory over San Francisco. Wainwright, who had no batting practice since spring training, hit the first pitch he saw out to left in the fifth for a solo homer.

2007 - John Smoltz of Atlanta pitched seven shutout innings and became baseball's first pitcher with 200 wins and 150 saves after a 2-1 win over the New York Mets.

2007 - Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-6 with a homer in his 1,000th major league game. Suzuki compiled 1,414 hits in those games - the second most by a player in his first 1,000 games since 1900. Hall of Famer Al Simmons (1924-44) had 1,443 hits in that span.

Today's birthdays: Brad Penny 31; Masa Kobayashi 35; Bartolo Colon 36.