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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 05:40 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Friday, August 7

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Red Sox and Yankees continue their set in New York, the Cardinals meet the Pirates, and the Braves take on the Dodgers.

Colliding in the Junior Circuit . . .

Josh Beckett (13-4, 3.27 ERA) will be matched up against A.J. Burnett (10-5, 3.89 ERA) on Friday night as the Red Sox and Yankees continue their series at Yankee Stadium. Righthander Beckett has managed to pick up the win in seven of his past 10 trips to the mound, with Boston 8-2 in those contests. Righthander Burnett has wins in five of his past seven starts, but he was pounded for seven earned runs on 10 hits over 4 2-3 innings in his last outing against the White Sox.

Elsewhere around the American League on Friday it'll be Minnesota at Detroit, Baltimore at Toronto, Oakland at Kansas City, Texas at the Angels, Tampa Bay at Seattle, and Cleveland at the White Sox. The Tribe will turn to lefthander Jeremy Sowers (3-7, 4.97 ERA); Cleveland is 3-7 in his last 10 outings. Mark Buehrle (11-5, 3.79 ERA) gets the ball for the ChiSox; the lefthander has lost his last two outings since his perfect game, allowing 12 runs over his 10 2-3 innings.

Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

The Cardinals will go with Chris Carpenter (10-3, 2.10 ERA) on Friday night when they play on the road against the Pirates and Paul Maholm (6-6, 4.75 ERA). Righthander Carpenter has been dominant over his past two outings, allowing just two earned runs over 16 innings in wins over the Astros and Dodgers. Lefthander Maholm hasn't had the same level of success over his past two starts, losing to both the Nats and the Giants (eight runs over 12 1-3 innings).

Making up the rest of the NL schedule for Friday: Florida at Philadelphia, Arizona at Washington, Milwaukee at Houston, the Cubs at Colorado, the Mets at San Diego, Cincinnati at San Francisco, and Atlanta at the Dodgers. Jair Jurrjens (9-8, 2.85 ERA) will start for the Braves; the righthander fell to the Dodgers last time out, allowing four earned runs in five innings. Righthander Chad Billingsley (11-6, 3.82 ERA) will gun for a second consecutive victory over Jurrjens and his Braves.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The Canadian Football League kicks off Week 6 of its season on Friday night with Toronto at Montreal and Saskatchewan at British Columbia. The Argonauts sit at the bottom of the East with a 2-3 straight-up (2-3 against-the-spread) mark through the first five weeks of the season, and they're big 13.5-point road 'dogs against the Alouettes (4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS). The Lions are 1.5-point home favorites in the late game; B.C. is 1-4 SU and ATS, and Saskatchewan is 3-2 SU and ATS.

Finally, there's a trio of games on the WNBA schedule for Friday, with Detroit at Washington, Connecticut at Minnesota, and New York at Sacramento. The Liberty are the coldest team in the league, as they're riding a five-game losing streak into Friday's matchup on the west coast; New York is 6-13 SU and 6-12-1 ATS on the season. The 5-16 Monarchs have the fewest wins in the entire league, and at 6-14-1 ATS they've also had problems paying off for bettors so far.

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 05:42 AM

Six-pack for Friday

Six teams that led the NFL in turnover margin LY, and the six who were the worst in that critical stat........

1) Dolphins +17.......................T31) San Francisco -17

2) Tennessee +14.....................T31) Broncos -17

3) Baltimore +13......................30) Cowboys -11

T4) Indianapolis +9.................29) Houston -10

T4) NY Giants +9...................28) Detroit -9

6) Green Bay +6......................27) Buffalo -8

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Quote of the Day

"Coaches have to watch for what they don't want
to see and listen to what they don't want to hear."

John Madden

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Friday's List of 13: Our major league baseball List of 13......

13) Mariners-- Four games over .500 despite being outscored by almost fifty runs this season. Adding Snell, French will offset Washburn's trade and might even help in long run. They're having a very positive season.

12) Tigers-- Washburn had been on fire in Seattle, but lost his debut in Detroit. 34-17 at home, 23-33 on the road, lead AL Central by couple of games over the White Sox, who figure to get a boost from Jake Peavy.

11) Rockies-- Contending despite not getting much for Holliday-- if they had hung on to him this year, couldn't they have gotten more than Street Gonzalez and Greg Smith this summer? They've done an excellent job in gathering a starting rotation that can pitch in Coors Field.

10) Cubs-- Gorzelanny was 14-10 for the Pirates two years ago; how in the name of Danny Murtaugh do Bucs trade him to division rival? Hart had been decent as a starter for Cubs. Interesting to see if it works out.

9) Rangers-- Had chance to grab Wild Card lead this week, but lost three of four in Oakland. Have to get Kinsler back healthy. Young fireballing reliever Feliz throws 100, but Kennedy took him deep Wednesday.

8) Rays-- Their bullpen is solid, they win a lot at home, but they're not good enough on road to make the playoffs, unless Boston's pitching just implodes down stretch. They're within 1.5 games of Wild Card now.

7) Red Sox-- Victor Martinez gives them tremendous flexibility in their lineup, but their pitching is hurting, with Matsuzaka/Wakefield on DL. Smoltz experiment has been a failure; he should have stayed in NL.

6) Cardinals-- Addition of Holliday gives Pujols lineup protection, but is their pitching good enough to hold off Cubs in NL Central?

5) Giants-- Adding Garko/Sanchez gives their offense needed boost, and they still have the best starting pitching. They'll probably play Phillies in first round of NL playoffs, very tough for the World Champs.

4) Angels-- Am concerned with their bullpen; how could they possibly get through the trading deadline without adding an arm to bolster a shaky pen? They need to add someone who will get thru waivers this month.

3) Bronx-- Very imposing lineup, especially in their $1.5B Little League park, where everything in the air to right field results in "SEE YA!!!!!!"

2) Phillies-- World Champs have already gotten two terrific starts out of Cliff Lee; they're seven games up in division. I hope Ibanez gets support in the MVP balloting; he deserves it.

1) Dodgers-- Still six games up in NL West; will be interesting to watch how they distribute ABs with their four outfielders.

From: Armadillo
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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 05:46 AM

CFL
Dunkel Index

Toronto at Montreal
The Argonauts look to build on their 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 games in Week 6. Toronto is the pick (+13 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Alouettes favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+13 1/2). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

Game 401-402: Toronto at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.391; Montreal 120.352
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 10; 54
Vegas Line: Montreal by 13 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+13 1/2); Over

Game 403-404: Saskatchewan at BC
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 105.965; BC 113.429
Dunkel Line: BC by 7 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: BC by 1; 59
Dunkel Pick: BC (-1); Under

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Game 405-406: Edmonton at Hamilton
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 111.722; Hamilton 107.713
Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 4; 43 1/2
Vegas Line: Edmonton by 1; 52
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-1); Under

Game 407-408: Winnipeg at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 107.123; Calgary 115.335
Dunkel Line: Calgary by 8; 57 1/2
Vegas Line: Calgary by 14 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+14 1/2); Over

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CFL
Long Sheet

Note: The CFL Long Sheet may be updated with “Top Trends” - if so we will re-post.

Week 6

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Friday, August 7
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TORONTO (2 - 3) at MONTREAL (4 - 1) - 8/7/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-2 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 2) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (1 - 4) - 8/7/2009, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 5-4 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 5-4 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, August 8
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EDMONTON (3 - 2) at HAMILTON (3 - 2) - 8/8/2009, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-1 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WINNIPEG (2 - 3) at CALGARY (2 - 3) - 8/8/2009, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 3-2 against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 3-2 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Write-up

Week 6 CFL games

Friday, August 7

Toronto (2-3) @ Montreal (4-1)-- Alouettes lost for first time last week in Edmonton; they're 2-0 at home, winning by 34-13 pts. Eskimos threw for 13.3 yds/attempt last week. Toronto had 12 points, seven turnovers in 13-12 home loss to Winnipeg, their third loss in last four tilts. Argos are -12 in turnovers last four games- they've been outscored 36-8 in the second half of their last three games.

Saskatchewan (3-2) @ BCLions (1-4)-- BC lost season opener 28-24 in Regina (-2), in game where both sides had six turnovers. Lions allowed 28-31-48-30 points in their losses, 22 in only win- they've turned ball over eight times, allowed 439 rushing yards in last two games, games in which they were outscored 40-3 in second half. Riders are 2-0 on road; underdog covered four of their five games.

Saturday, August

Edmonton (3-2) @ Hamilton (3-2)-- TiCats won three of last four games covering all four- they scored 31-25-30 points in their three wins, 17-8 in losses. Eskimos scored 38-33 points in winning last two games, after giving up 50-40 points in previous two tilts. Last three Hamilton games stayed under, as did all three of their home games; three of Eskimos' last four games went over, including their last two home games.

Winnipeg (2-3) @ Calgary (2-3)-- Stampeders (-7) lost 42-30 in Week 2 at Winnipeg; they scored 44-48 points in their two wins, 27-30-23 in the three losses. Bombers are 2-3 despite +13 turnover ratio; Bishop is their new QB (16-30/200 passing last week, the first '09 game they were over 50% passing). Calgary had 51 penalties in last four games- they're +8 in turnovers in last three, with no turnovers in last couple games.

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CFL

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Trend Report
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Friday, August 7

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. MONTREAL
Toronto is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

10:30 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games when playing British Columbia
British Columbia is 3-10-1 ATS in its last 14 games at home
British Columbia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

Saturday, August 8

6:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. HAMILTON
Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Hamilton is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hamilton's last 5 games when playing Edmonton

9:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. CALGARY
Winnipeg is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Calgary is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg

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CFL

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Canadian bacon: CFL Week 6 picks
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Friday, August 7

Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes (-14, 51.5)

Matchup trends and stats

The Alouettes (4-1) offense was slowed down last week in Edmonton leading to the club’s first loss of the campaign. Some were wondering if Montreal would lose a game after the way it came out on fire. After four consecutive weeks of generating 400-plus yards, the Als were kept to only 331 last week.

Defense is the Argos’ (2-3) saving grace this summer. Toronto’s D will need to cause a few turnovers to try and keep this one close. The turnover margin was the difference in the Argos’ loss the Blue Bombers last week.

Pick: Alouettes

Saskatchewan Roughriders at B.C. Lions (-1, 58.5)

Matchup trends and stats

Everyone knew coming into the season the Lions (1-4) would be behind the eight ball because of a series of injuries. But nobody expected Wally Buono’s team to find so many ways to beat itself. The Lions have been guilty of poor discipline, careless turnovers, sloppy run defense and a lack of imagination in the opponents’ red zone.

Is this team as bad as its 1-4 record suggests? I don’t think so.

But the Roughriders (3-2) did win in their last 10 trips to Vancouver and, strangely, have been more successful on the road so far this season. It should be a close one but this time the home team should prevail.

Pick: Lions

Saturday, August 8

Edmonton Eskimos at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (-1, 52)

Matchup trends and stats

Both stop units participating in this game are above average. Ricky Ray has been dominant in his last two games for the Eskimos (3-2) and his offensive line, after an atrocious start, is finally giving him some time.

The Tiger-Cats (3-2) hope RB DeAndra Cobb, who ran for 167 yards against B.C. last week, can be as successful against the Eskimos, but I wouldn’t hold my breath if a Ti-Cat fan. Edmonton’s defense has stepped up in the last two games and proved capable of stopping the run.

Pick: Eskimos

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders (-14.5, 50.5)

Matchup and trends

Michael Bishop brings more power to Winnipeg’s (2-3) offence and the Bomber defence, led by Siddeeq Shabazz, is in good shape. But the Bombers are still inconsistent putting points up on the board.

Calgary QB Henry Burris has helped the Stampeders (2-3) score the league’s second-highest season point total. The fact that the Bombers have lost their last eight games at Calgary can’t be reassuring to Winnipeg backers.

Pick: Stampeders

Last week: 1-3

Season: 9-11

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 05:55 AM

MLB
Write-up

Friday, August 7

Hot Pitchers
-- Marlins won last three Nolasco starts (1-0, 1.33). Blanton is 3-1, 1.89 in his last six starts.
-- Carpenter is 5-0, 1.60 in his last six starts.
-- Garland has 2.06 RA in his last five road starts. Nationals won both Balester starts (1-0, 3.08).
-- Norris blanked Cardinals for seven innings in his first MLB start.
-- Zambrano is 3-0, 3.77 in his last five starts. Jimenez is 2-0, 3.54 in his last four starts.
-- Padres are 7-2 at home with Correia if they score 3+ runs.
-- Jurrjens is 3-1, 2.64 in his last five starts.
-- Lincecum is 6-1, 1.63 in his last eight starts.

-- Beckett is 4-1, 2.15 in his last five starts. Burnett is 3-0, 2.33 in his last four home starts.
-- Swarzak is 2-0, 1.31 in his last three road starts.
-- Sowers is 1-0, 1.38 in his last couple starts.
-- Bannister is 2-2, 3.18 in his last seven starts.
-- Rangers won Feldman's last three road starts (2-0, 2.18).
-- Hernandez is 7-1, 2.55 in his last twelve starts. Niemann is 4-1, 2.08 in his last five starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Maholm is 0-2, 7.94 in his last three starts.
-- Villanueva is 0-1, 5.00 in two starts this season.
-- Perez is 0-1, 5.32 in his last four starts.
-- Billingsley is 2-3, 6.00 in his last eight starts.
-- Bailey is 1-3, 10.45 in his last four starts.

-- Berken is 0-9, 7.52 in his last 12 starts.
-- Romero has 5.56 RA in his last four starts, but Toronto won the last three, scoring 28 runs.
-- Galarraga is 0-3, 5.88 in his last four starts.
-- Buehrle allowed 12 runs in 5.2 IP since his record streak of retiring 45 straight batters comae to an end.
-- Mazzaro is 0-8, 8.08 in his last ten starts.
-- Saunders is 1-2, 9.33 in his last seven starts.

Hot Teams
-- Nationals won their last five games, scoring 36 runs. Arizona is 19-10 in its last 29 games.
-- Brewers won three of their last four games.
-- Colorado won five of its last seven games. Cubs are 10-4 in their last fourteen games.
-- Padres won seven of their last ten games.
-- Dodgers won eight of their last twelve home games.
-- Giants won eight of their last ten games.

-- Tigers are 19-6 in their last 25 home games.
-- Bronx Bombers are 15-5 since the All-Star break.
-- Angels won six of their last eight games.
-- White Sox won 14 of their last 19 home games. Indians won three of their last four games.
-- A's won three of their last four games.
-- Tampa Bay won five of its last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Marlins lost four of their last five games. Phillies lost five of their last eight games.
-- Pirates lost their last six games, allowing 38 runs. Cardinals lost eight of their last twelve road games.
-- Astros lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Mets lost six of their last eight games.
-- Braves are 6-8 in their last fourteen games.
-- Reds lost eight of their last nine games.

-- Blue Jays lost five of their last six home games.
-- Twins lost eight of their last eleven road games.
-- Red Sox lost their last three games, allowing 23 runs.
-- Orioles lost six of their last seven games.
-- Royals lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Rangers lost four of their last six games.
-- Mariners are 5-8 in their last thirteen games.

Totals
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Phillies' last ten games.
-- Last four Cardinal road games went over the total.
-- Under is 16-6 in Arizona's last twenty-two road games.
-- Over is 10-4 in Milwaukee's last fourteen games.
-- Seven of last nine Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Last three San Diego games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Cincinnati games.

-- Over is 5-0-1 in last six Bronx games.
-- Under is 10-3-2 in last fifteen games at Rogers Centre.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Minnesota games.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in Cleveland's last twelve games.
-- Last five Oakland road games went over the total.
-- Over is 14-1-1 in Angels' last sixteen games.
-- Eight of last nine Tampa Bay road games stayed under the total.

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 05:56 AM

MLB

Friday, August 7

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing Arizona

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Boston is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

7:05 PM
FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Florida

7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:07 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing at home against Baltimore

8:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. HOUSTON
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing Houston
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games

8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Oakland is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games
Kansas City is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:11 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home

9:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. COLORADO
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

10:05 PM
NY METS vs. SAN DIEGO
NY Mets are 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home

10:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games at home

10:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. SEATTLE
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games at home

10:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 13 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 05:58 AM

MLB

Friday, August 7

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Hot lines: Today’s best MLB bets
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Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers (-119, 9.5)

A quick glance at the stats shows the Twins are a terrible road team, who are entering the series against the Tigers on a two-game losing streak. But look even closer.

Minnesota has owned Detroit this year, going 6-2 against the Tigers. Only two of the games in the season series were played in the Motor City so far, which the teams split, but the Twins have left little doubt who was the better team earlier in the year.

The Twins are averaging 6.5 runs per game against the Tigers, with their average margin of victory coming by three runs. Detroit enters the series having taken three of four from the lowly Orioles, but dropped its previous two series to the Indians and Rangers.

"That's a pesky team,” Tigers pitcher Edwin Jackson said of the Twins to the Associated Press. “That's a team that when you go out, you know you're going to have to battle against them.”

Pick: Twins +111

Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers (-130, 7.5)

The Dodgers are one of the best home teams in baseball, but haven’t been playing like it, losing four of their past six at home and six of 10 overall.

Bad time to play the Braves. Atlanta has won six of its past 10 road games and two straight overall. On the road, the Braves are sixth in team ERA (4.05) and have amassed 378 strikeouts against 180 walks. The team also hits better on the road then at home. Atlanta is hitting .266 overall, but rakes at a .271 clip in an opponent’s yard.

The Dodgers offense hasn’t had much to brag about lately. A 17-run outburst against the Brewers masks the fact the team has scored five or fewer runs in eight of its past 10 games.

Pick: Braves +122

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 05:59 AM

MLB

Thursday, August 6

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Tim Lincecum (San Francisco Giants)

When the reigning NL Cy Young winner takes the mound on Friday, it will have been 16 days since a team scored an earned run against him.

Lincecum (12-3, 2.18 ERA) allowed a pair of unearned runs in a 4-2 win over the Pirates on July 27. He allowed just four hits and struck out 15 (yes, 15) over nine innings. In his most recent start, a 2-0 win over the Phillies, he gave up seven hits but allowed no one to cross home plate in eight innings of work.

And you especially don’t want to face him at home. Over the past 55 2-3 innings at AT&T Park, Lincecum has allowed a meager six earned runs.

“Tim did a marvelous job yet again,” Giants closer Brian Wilson told reporters. “Whatever he seems to do doesn't baffle us - he never ceases to amaze.”

Ricky Nolasco (Florida Marlins)

The Marlins couldn’t wait to get out of Washington after falling apart in their series against the Nationals. But for Nolasco, it doesn’t really matter who he faces lately.

Nolasco (7-7, 5.00 ERA) has churned out three straight quality starts, allowing just three earned runs over the past 20 1-3 innings. In his most recent start, he allowed only one run on four hits over seven innings in a victory against the Cubs. In the win, he also struck out eight against only one walk on just 97 pitches.

The right-hander is 1-0 over his past three starts with a 1.33 ERA, 0.89 WHIP (walks + hits over innings pitched) and 23 strikeouts. Not bad for a guy demoted to the minors earlier this year.

“A couple of guys I fell behind and ended up walking, but once I was ahead, the slider was there and they just kept swinging over the top of it so I kept throwing it,” Nolasco told the Associated Press of a recent start. “It was late, sharp. So, I'm going to keep throwing it until guys prove they can hit it."

Slumping

Jason Berken (Baltimore Orioles)

Each start is like a reoccurring nightmare for Berken: hordes of players simply smacking his pitches for line drives over and over again.

Berken (1-9, 6.93 ERA) is allowing opponents to hit .315 against him as he has allowed at least seven base runners in each of his past seven outings. In his most recent start, an 18-10 loss to the Red Sox, he lasted just 1 1-3 innings after he coughed up six earned runs on seven hits and two walks.

And it’s hard to find any encouraging numbers for the 25-year-old. He has struck out just 33 against 25 walks and has an astronomical 1.71 WHIP.

"I think he's stuck and we have to do something to get him out of neutral," Orioles manager Dave Trembley said of his young hurler.

Mark Buehrle (Chicago White Sox)

The way the left-hander has pitched in his past two starts, it feels like his perfect game was last year, not last month.

Since extending his MLB-record consecutive outs streak to 45 against the Twins, he has allowed 12 earned runs over his next five innings with no strikeouts. In his most recent start, an 8-5 loss to the Yankees, he was tagged for seven earned runs on 12 hits in just 4 1-3 innings.

"You go out there and get 45 straight guys out, and then today, I can't get two guys out in a row," Buehrle said.

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 06:01 AM

MLB

Friday, August 7

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Weekend MLB cheat sheet: Stats and Trends…….
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With the contenders separating themselves from the pretenders this 2009 season, let’s focus on the top two series on both the American and National League slate this edition of the MLB weekend cheat sheet.

Remember, all results are within the series and all pitcher records are ‘team starts’ (the team’s record in games in which the pitcher starts) versus this opponent.

National League

Florida Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies

Most recent series result: Phillies are 9-2 in their last 11 games (7-2 this season)

Most recent series result at the site: Marlins are 4-1 in their last nine games away (2-1 this season)

Key day/month stat: Phillies are 14-3 on Sundays in their home park

Best arm in the series: Phillies’ Joe Blanton is 5-0 with a 3.17 ERA career

Worst arm in the series: Phillies’ Cole Hamels is 1-5 with a 4.32 ERA in last six starts

Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers

Most recent series result: Braves are 7-4 in their last 11 games (1-2 this season)

Most recent series result at the site: Braves are 3-2 in their last five games away

Key day/month stat: Dodgers are 10-1 at home on Saturdays; Braves are 1-5 away on Saturdays

Best arm in the series: Dodgers’ Jason Schmidt is 4-0 with a 3.33 ERA in his last four home starts

Worst arm in the series: Braves’ Javier Vazquez is 1-3 with a 5.74 ERA in his last four games away

American League

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees

Most recent series result: Red Sox are 9-0 in last nine games (8-0 this season)

Most recent series result at the site: Red Sox are 4-1 in their last five games away (2-0 this season)

Key day/month stat: Yankees are 16-2 at home on Sundays; Red Sox are 2-7 away on Sundays

Best arm in the series: Red Sox’ Josh Beckett is 7-1 with a 3.82 ERA in his last eight starts

Worst arm in the series: Yankees’ CC Sabathia is 2-8 with a 5.08 ERA career

Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers

Most recent series result: Twins are 5-1 in their last six games (6-2 this season)

Most recent series result at the site: Twins are 5-2 in their last seven games away (1-1 this season)

Key day/month stat: Tigers are 13-4 at home on Sundays; Twins are 6-12 away on Sundays

Best arm in the series: Twins’ Glen Perkins is 2-0 with a 2.01 ERA career

Worst arm in the series: Tigers’ Armando Galarraga is 1-5 with a 5.86 ERA career

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 09:07 AM

MLB
Baseball Today

SCOREBOARD

Friday, August 7

Texas at L.A. Angels (10:05 p.m. EDT). Scott Feldman tries for his 11th win as the Rangers try to gain ground on the AL West-leading Angels, who send Joe Saunders to the mound in search of his 10th win.

STARS

Thursday

-Andre Ethier, Dodgers, hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth off Atlanta closer Rafael Soriano to give Los Angeles a 5-4 victory.

-Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals, had four hits and finished a double short of the cycle, driving in three runs in a 12-8 victory over the Marlins.

-Cliff Lee, Phillies, allowed one run in seven innings in his first home start since his trade to Philadelphia, and struck out nine in a 3-1 victory over the Rockies.

-Michael Young, Rangers, homered and drove in two runs to run his hitting streak to 13 games in a 6-4 win over the Athletics.

-Melky Cabrera and Jorge Posada, Yankees, hit three-run homers in New York's 13-6 victory over Boston.

-Adrian Gonzalez, Padres, hit a two-run homer in a four-run third inning and drove in three runs, leading San Diego to an 8-3 win over the Mets.

-Alex Romero, Diamondbacks, had a two-run double in the 12th inning among his four hits and Arizona won its fifth straight, 11-6 over the Pirates.

BIG PAPI'S BIG MEETING

David Ortiz and incoming players' union head Michael Weiner have planned a news conference for Saturday at Yankee Stadium before the Red Sox play New York. Big Papi said last week that the union confirmed his name is on the list of 104 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. Ortiz said he's still waiting for more information on the result.

ON THE BOARD

New York ended a nine-game skid against Boston dating to last season, with a 13-6 win. It was the Yankees' longest drought in one of baseball's most heated rivalries since they lost 17 straight from Oct. 3, 1911, to July 1, 1912.

MONEY IN THE BANK

Cliff Lee made an impressive debut at Citizens Bank Park, pitching seven strong innings in the Phillies' 3-1 win over the Rockies. Lee allowed one run and six hits, striking out nine in his first home start since the reigning AL Cy Young winner was traded from the Indians.

ETHIER SAID THAN DONE

The Dodgers' Andre Ethier hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth off Atlanta closer Rafael Soriano for his major league-leading fifth walkoff hit of the season and a 5-4 win over the Braves.

GOOD COMPANY

Bobby Abreu homered leading off the fifth inning in the Angels' 9-5 victory over the White Sox, extending his hitting streak to 12 games and giving him 250 career home runs. He joined Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson, Joe Morgan, Barry Bonds and Craig Biggio as the only players with 250 homers, 2,000 hits, 1,000 runs, 1,000 RBIs, 1,000 walks and 300 stolen bases.

WE HAVE A WINNER

Kansas City's Bruce Chen, who had lost his past 13 decisions, earned his first victory since Oct. 2, 2005, while with the Baltimore Orioles. Chen held the Mariners to two runs, despite giving up 10 hits and a walk in 6 2-3 innings of an 8-2 win.

THERE'S NO "I'' IN TEAM ...

The Nationals went 7 for 12 with runners in scoring position in their 12-8 win over the Marlins. ... Detroit is a baseball-best 19-6 at home since June 6. ... The Orioles have lost 15 of 20 since the All-Star break.

... BUT THERE'S A "ME''

The Phillies' Jimmy Rollins has a 12-game hitting streak, and is batting .338 since an 0 for 28 slump. ... The Tigers' Rick Porcello (10-7) became the second pitcher in franchise history with double-digit wins by the age of 20 or younger, joining Dave Rozema.

THE GREATEST

Muhammad Ali received a warm welcome at Yankee Stadium before New York's game against the Red Sox. The boxing great pointed and waved to the crowd as he rode along the warning track in a golf cart, and the cheers grew louder as he approached home and the crowd chanted " Ali! Ali!'' The former heavyweight champ fought across the street at the old Yankee Stadium in 1976, beating Ken Norton in a 15-round unanimous decision. His adopted son, Asaad Ali, is a catching prospect who was drafted by the Angels in the 40th round of the June draft.

FEELS LIKE HOME

Seattle's Mike Sweeney hit his 100th home run at Kauffman Stadium in an 8-2 loss. Sweeney played his first 13 years in the majors with the Royals.

NEGATIVE POSITIVES

Outfielder Edgardo Baez and shortstop Ofilio Castro of the Nationals' Double-A team at Harrisburg have been suspended for 50 games each under baseball's minor league drug program after testing positive for an amphetamine. There have been 48 suspensions this year under the minor league program and four under the major league program.

MORE PUNISHMENT HANDED OUT

Brewers star Prince Fielder and Dodgers pitcher Guillermo Mota have been fined for their run-in this week. MLB will not suspend them and the amounts of the fines were not disclosed. Mota hit Fielder with a pitch in the ninth inning of a 17-4 Dodgers victory, presumably as payback for Milwaukee pitcher Chris Smith grazing Manny Ramirez. After the game, Fielder charged across a hallway toward the Dodgers' clubhouse before he was restrained by teammates.

BOB'S BUSY DAY

MLB vice president Bob Watson also suspended Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson for three games and fined him for throwing a pitch near the head of the Mets' David Wright. The suspension had been set to start Friday, when the Cardinals play at Pittsburgh, but the players' association appealed and any penalty will be delayed until after the disciplinary process.

SPEAKING

"If his dad is not too cheap, he'll buy him dinner.'' -Detroit manager Jim Leyland, after Alex Avila hit a two-out RBI double in the third inning of his major league debut. Avila is the son of Detroit assistant GM Al Avila, who celebrated the hit with Hall of Famer Al Kaline, team president Dave Dombrowski and vice president John Westoff in the front-office box.

SEASONS

Aug. 7

1907 - Walter Johnson won the first of his 417 victories, leading the Washington Senators to a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

1922 - Ken Williams of the St. Louis Browns hit two home runs in the sixth inning of a rout over the Washington Senators.

1923 - Cleveland's Frank Bower went 6 for 6 with a double and five singles as the Indians routed the Washington Senators 22-2.

1956 - The largest crowd in minor league history, 57,000, saw 50-year-old Satchel Paige of Miami beat Columbus in an International League game played in the Orange Bowl.

1968 - Joe Keough of the Oakland A's hit a pinch home run in his first major league at-bat in the eighth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees. The A's won 4-3 in 10 innings after dropping the first game 3-0.

1971 - The New York Mets beat the Braves at Atlanta Stadium, 20-6. Ken Boswell led the Mets with four hits and five RBIs including a grand slam off Mike McQueen.

1985 - Baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth ended the strike by the Major League Baseball Players Association with the announcement of a tentative agreement. The season resumed Aug. 8.

1999 - Wade Boggs became the first player to homer for his 3,000th hit, with a two-run shot in Tampa Bay's 15-10 loss to Cleveland. Boggs already had a pair of RBI singles when he homered off Chris Haney in the sixth inning.

2004 - Greg Maddux became the 22nd pitcher in major league history to reach 300 victories, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 victory over San Francisco.

2007 - San Francisco's Barry Bonds hit home run No. 756 to break Hank Aaron's storied record with one out in the fifth inning, hitting a full-count, 84 mph fastball from Washington's Mike Bacsik. Noticeably absent were commissioner Bud Selig and Aaron. The Nationals won the game, 8-6.

Today's birthdays: Tyler Yates 32; Edgar Renteria 34.

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 09:08 AM

MLB
This Day in Baseball

On August 7 in Baseball History...

1888 - At a stormy meeting in Philadelphia, American Association owners finally vote to allow 25 cent admission again. They drop the percentage system of paying visitors and replace it with a $130-per-game guarantee.

1893 - Facing a left-handed Brooklyn pitcher, New York first baseman Roger Connor bats right-handed for the first time in his career and slugs out two homers and a single in a 10-3 win.

1907 - Walter Johnson pitched the first of his 416 victories as he led the Washington Senators over the Cleveland Indians 7-2.

1915 - As Brooklyn's rookie pitcher Ed Appleton steps to the mound, St. Louis manager Miller Huggins, coaching at third base, calls for the ball. The rookie tosses the ball to him, Huggins steps aside, and the Cardinal runner scores. A change in the rules will prevent such trickery in the future.

1922 - Ken Williams of the St. Louis Browns hit two home runs in the sixth inning of 16-1 victory over the Washington Senators.

1923 - Cleveland's Frank Bowerman went 6-for-6 with a double and five singles as the Indians routed the Washington Senators 22-2.

1950 - White players Lou Chirban, Stan Mierko, and Frank Dyle of the Chicago American Giants are barred by police from playing in the Negro American League against the Birmingham Black Barons.

1956 - The largest crowd in minor league history, 57,000, saw 51-year-old Satchel Paige of Miami beat Columbus in an International League game played in the Orange Bowl.

1968 - Joe Keough of the Oakland A's pinch hit a home run in his first major league at-bat in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees and the A's won 4-3 in 10 innings.

1971 - The New York Mets bombarded the Braves at Atlanta Stadium, 20-6. Ken Boswell led the Mets with four hits and five RBIs including a grand slam off Mike McQueen.

1978 - Eddie Mathews, Addie Joss, and Larry MacPhail are inducted at Cooperstown.

1985 - Commissioner Peter Ueberroth announced a tentative agreement ending a two-day strike. The season resumed Aug. 8.

1992 - The Giants announce that the team has been sold to Tampa Bay investors for a reported $110 million and will move to St. Petersburg for the 1993 season. Other owners will block the move in November, but one benefit is that the 1992 season finale becomes the first sellout at Candlestick since the 1989 World Series.

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 09:12 AM

MLB
Dunkel Index

St. Louis at Pittsburgh
The Pirates look to take advantage of a St. Louis team that has dropped 5 of its last 8 on the road when the total is 7 or less. Pittsburgh is the pick (+220) according to Dunkel, which has the Pirates favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+220). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

Game 901-902: Florida at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 14.929; Philadelphia (Blanton) 16.450
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-150); Over

Game 903-904: St. Louis at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Carpenter) 13.884; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.456
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-250); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+220); Over

Game 905-906: Arizona at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Garland) 16.255; Washington (Balester) 15.716
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+105); Over

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Villanueva) 14.211; Houston (Norris) 15.357
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-130); Over

Game 909-910: Chicago Cubs at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 15.225; Colorado (Jimenez) 14.933
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+120); Under

Game 911-912: NY Mets at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Perez) 14.262; San Diego (Correia) 14.921
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-135); Over

Game 913-914: Atlanta at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Jurrjens) 15.116; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.380
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-135); Over

Game 915-916: Cincinnati at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Bailey) 13.522; San Francisco (Lincecum) 16.514
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 3; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-300); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-300); Under

Game 917-918: Boston at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Beckett) 16.267; NY Yankees (Burnett) 15.933
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+115); Under

Game 919-920: Baltimore at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Berken) 14.259; Toronto (Romero) 15.118
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Toronto (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-170); Over

Game 921-922: Minnesota at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Swarzak) 15.525; Detroit (Galarraga) 15.094
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+115); Under

Game 923-924: Cleveland at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Sowers) 15.897; White Sox (Buehrle) 17.297
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-200); Over

Game 925-926: Oakland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Mazzaro) 13.724; Kansas City (Bannister) 14.912
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-130); Under

Game 927-928: Texas at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Feldman) 14.486; LA Angels (Saunders) 17.460
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 3; 12 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-130); Over

Game 929-930: Tampa Bay at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Niemann) 14.539; Seattle (Hernandez) 15.240
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-140); Over

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 09:26 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

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FLORIDA (55 - 53) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 45) - 7:35 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 21-40 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-22 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 85-64 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-25 (+14.2 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.
PHILADELPHIA is 164-118 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 160-114 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BLANTON is 12-3 (+10.5 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. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 65-68 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 35-24 (+19.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 61-48 (+21.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 135-125 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 71-59 (+19.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 68-67 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 259-272 (+47.5 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 139-130 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 77-60 (+24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 33-19 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 17-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 19-10 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 31-19 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 24-14 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 18-8 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 8-0 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 17-10 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 17-20 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 (+4.4 Units) against FLORIDA this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NOLASCO is 4-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.173.
His team's record is 4-3 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. FLORIDA since 1997
BLANTON is 3-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.235.
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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ST LOUIS (59 - 51) at PITTSBURGH (45 - 63) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS CARPENTER (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 371-351 (+39.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 56-40 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 16-8 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MAHOLM is 12-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARPENTER is 48-27 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 3-16 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-5 (+0.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

CHRIS CARPENTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CARPENTER is 10-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.06 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 11-1 (+9.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-8. (-5.7 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MAHOLM is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

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ARIZONA (50 - 59) at WASHINGTON (37 - 72) - 7:05 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. COLLIN BALESTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 50-59 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 19-29 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 50-59 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 19-30 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 111-111 (+31.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 66-52 (+21.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-4 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 86-91 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-14 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-16 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 12-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-72 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 2-15 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-69 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-53 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-54 (-20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GARLAND is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 0.818.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

COLLIN BALESTER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (54 - 54) at HOUSTON (53 - 55) - 8:05 PM
CARLOS VILLANUEVA (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 21-31 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 139-130 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 66-59 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-12 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 135-128 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 98-92 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 102-97 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-11 (+9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-26 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-32 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-2 (+2.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

CARLOS VILLANUEVA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
VILLANUEVA is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

BUD NORRIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (57 - 49) at COLORADO (59 - 49) - 9:10 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1014-1058 (-187.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 306-342 (-87.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 154-212 (-61.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 153-193 (-57.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 957-974 (-165.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
COLORADO is 59-49 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 59-49 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 163-147 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 42-31 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 111-97 (+29.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 57-40 (+23.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 70-46 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 29-13 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 33-20 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 7-0 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 46-59 (-22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 24-32 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 24-32 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. COLORADO since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 2-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.079.
His team's record is 3-5 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.27 and a WHIP of 2.076.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

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NY METS (51 - 57) at SAN DIEGO (45 - 65) - 10:05 PM
OLIVER PEREZ (L) vs. KEVIN CORREIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 140-130 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 140-130 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 45-65 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 45-65 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 76-119 (-39.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 57-79 (-24.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+3.1 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
PEREZ is 2-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.663.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. NY METS since 1997
CORREIA is 0-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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ATLANTA (55 - 54) at LA DODGERS (67 - 42) - 10:10 PM
JAIR JURRJENS (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 55-54 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 56-81 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 55-54 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 88-97 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-38 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 66-75 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
JURRJENS is 11-18 (-9.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 67-42 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 67-42 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 50-30 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 49-30 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 23-10 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-1 (+2.8 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JAIR JURRJENS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JURRJENS is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.566.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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CINCINNATI (46 - 61) at SAN FRANCISCO (60 - 48) - 10:15 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 46-61 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 45-59 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 77-106 (-31.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 16-29 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 3-15 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BAILEY is 2-14 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 2-14 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 2-10 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 0-10 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-48 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-16 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-48 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-33 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-36 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-20 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 471-554 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 313-361 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.

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

HOMER BAILEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BAILEY is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.705.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (62 - 45) at NY YANKEES (66 - 42) - 7:05 PM
JOSH BECKETT (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 33-40 (-16.7 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.
BECKETT is 4-10 (-12.4 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. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 86-48 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 150-88 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-1 (+7.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BECKETT is 10-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 11-6 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.8 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. BOSTON since 1997
BURNETT is 5-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.344.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-1.9 units)

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BALTIMORE (45 - 63) at TORONTO (51 - 56) - 7:07 PM
JASON BERKEN (R) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 36-77 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-28 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 51-56 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 18-26 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 12-24 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 27-36 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-4 (+1.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

JASON BERKEN vs. TORONTO since 1997
BERKEN is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.593.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ROMERO is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.650.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (53 - 55) at DETROIT (57 - 50) - 7:05 PM
ANTHONY SWARZAK (R) vs. ARMANDO GALARRAGA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 34-17 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 55-42 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 21-9 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-12 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 64-44 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 98-81 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 131-138 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 63-68 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-37 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 50-63 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 82-91 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 85-102 (-32.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GALARRAGA is 2-12 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
GALARRAGA is 3-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-2 (+3.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

ANTHONY SWARZAK vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

ARMANDO GALARRAGA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GALARRAGA is 0-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.86 and a WHIP of 1.669.
His team's record is 1-5 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

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CLEVELAND (46 - 62) at CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 53) - 8:11 PM
JEREMY SOWERS (L) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 46-62 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-61 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 41-55 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-31 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SOWERS is 2-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 56-53 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-24 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 87-53 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-18 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-43 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-29 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-34 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 76-50 (+22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 23-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 32-16 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 17-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 24-4 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 21-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 7-5 (+2.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

JEREMY SOWERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SOWERS is 0-6 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.57 and a WHIP of 1.598.
His team's record is 0-7 (-7.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BUEHRLE is 9-13 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.83 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 16-18 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-17. (-3.9 units)

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OAKLAND (47 - 61) at KANSAS CITY (42 - 66) - 8:10 PM
VIN MAZZARO (R) vs. BRIAN BANNISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 59-56 (+9.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 210-137 (+65.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 42-66 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-65 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-34 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-66 (-30.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 4-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-57 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 29-42 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 66-103 (-31.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 16-27 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BANNISTER is 8-22 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

VIN MAZZARO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BANNISTER is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.2 units)

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TEXAS (60 - 47) at LA ANGELS (64 - 42) - 10:05 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 11-29 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 64-42 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 72-39 (+27.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-18 (+19.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 192-141 (+44.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 58-36 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 108-79 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 39-24 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 76-54 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 37-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 17-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 35-15 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 28-14 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 19-9 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 19-8 (+11.6 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)
TEXAS is 60-47 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 62-68 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-12 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 59-45 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 46-34 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 34-24 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 104-110 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FELDMAN is 7-1 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 7-1 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 12-6 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-2 (+5.8 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FELDMAN is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.88 and a WHIP of 1.396.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.0 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SAUNDERS is 3-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.52 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-6.4 units)

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TAMPA BAY (60 - 48) at SEATTLE (56 - 52) - 10:10 PM
JEFF NIEMANN (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 56-52 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 28-19 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 53-48 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-34 (+5.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 30-22 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HERNANDEZ is 16-6 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 165-121 (+30.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-11 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 117-72 (+36.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 97-67 (+19.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NIEMANN is 14-5 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
NIEMANN is 13-3 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 76-107 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JEFF NIEMANN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NIEMANN is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.15 and a WHIP of 0.978.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 11:05 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, August 7

National League

FLORIDA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:35 PM ET
NOLASCO: FLA 10-2 off 3 straight division losses
BLANTON: PHI 20-10 UNDER as a home favorite of -125 to -175

ST LOUIS at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
CARPENTER: STL 21-9 UNDER in the second half of the season
MAHOLM: PIT 3-16 at home in August

ARIZONA at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
GARLAND: 9-1 TSR on the road
BALESTER: WAS 8-21 after allowing 8+ runs

MILWAUKEE at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
VILLANUEVA: MIL 18-11 AWAY when the total is 9 to 9.5
NORRIS: HOU 21-11 UNDER at home when the money line is +125 to -125

CHICAGO CUBS at COLORADO, 9:10 PM ET
ZAMBRANO: CHC 8-0 UNDER AWAY when playing on Friday
JIMENEZ: 2-12 TSR after 2+ consecutive losses

NY METS at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
PEREZ: NYM 14-4 after having lost 4 of their last 5
CORREIA: SD 15-5 OVER after 7+ consecutive home games

ATLANTA at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
JURRJENS: ATL 19-8 with double revenge
BILLINGSLEY: 16-7 OVER in the second half of the season

CINCINNATI at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
BAILEY: 1-10 TSR in the second half of the season
LINCECUM: SF 11-3 after scoring 8+ runs

American League

BOSTON at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
BECKETT: 25-9 TSR AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
BURNETT: NYY 0-7 after 5+ consecutive overs

BALTIMORE at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
BERKEN: BAL 10-2 OVER as an underdog of +175 to +250
ROMERO: TOR 12-24 against division opponents

MINNESOTA at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
SWARZAK: MIN 8-0 off a one run division loss
GALARRAGA: 2-12 TSR in night games

CLEVELAND at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:11 PM ET
SOWERS: CLE 21-12 in August
BUEHRLE: CHW 27-10 OVER as a home favorite of -150 or more

OAKLAND at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
MAZZARO: OAK 2-11 after having won 3 of their last 4
BANNISTER: KC 21-10 OVER at home when the money line is +125 to -125

TEXAS at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
FELDMAN: 7-1 TSR in road games
SAUNDERS: LAA 9-1 OVER at home with a money line of -100 to -125

TAMPA BAY at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
NIEMANN: 13-3 TSR in night games
HERNANDEZ: SEA 10-2 UNDER at home with a money line of -100 to -125

TSR = Team Start Record
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**pm530** · 08-07-2009, 11:16 AM

MLB

Friday, August 7

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Tips and Trends
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Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants [10:15 PM ET]

Reds: The Reds have lost 14 of their last 16 games. They have dropped eight in a row on the road and have yet to win in California, having been swept in three-game series at San Diego and Los Angeles. The Reds are 9-26 in their last 33 away from home. They have dropped 13 of their last 16 against National League West Division clubs. It’s asking a lot of Homer Bailey to right Cincinnati’s sinking ship. Bailey (2-3, 7.06 ERA) has yet to come close to becoming the ace the Reds once envisioned him to be. Cincinnati is 5-17 in Bailey’s 22 starts. The right-hander gave up five runs in 5 1/3 innings during his last start, a 6-2 loss to Colorado on Saturday. Bailey gave up one run and three hits in 5 2/3 innings during his previous visit to San Francisco two years ago.

The Reds are 1-10 in Bailey’s last 11 starts versus a team with a winning record.
The Under is 6-1 in Bailey’s last seven road starts.

Key Injuries - Jay Bruce (wrist) and Chris Dickerson (shoulder) are on the DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Giants (-$3.00 O/U 7.5 over -$1.25): This is the highest the Giants have been favored all season. Their previous high was when Tim Lincecum (12-3, 2.18 ERA) was -$2.45 at home against the Padres and Joshua Geer on July 9, in a game the Giants won, 9-3. Lincecum is 7-2 with a 1.39 ERA and 96 strikeouts in his last 10 starts, spanning 77 2/3 innings. He has struck out at least eight in each of his past 10 starts. The right-hander shut out the Phillies on Saturday in his last start going eight innings in a 2-0 victory. San Francisco has won eight of its last 10. Freddy Sanchez is 7-for-18 (.389) with four runs scored since coming to the Giants from the Pirates. The Giants are 19-7 in Lincecum’s last 26 starts as a home favorite. The Giants have the best home mark in baseball at 37-16.

The Under is 20-7-2 in the Giants last 29 games as a favorite.
The Under has cashed 7 of the last 10 times when Lincecum has been a home favorite.

Key Injuries - Nate Schieholtz (hip) is on the DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)

Tampa Bay Rays at Seattle Mariners [10:10 PM ET]

Rays: Jeff Niemann (10-5, 3.62 ERA) is a solid candidate for American League Rookie of the Year. The Rays right-hander is 8-2 with a 2.70 ERA since May 13. The Rays are 14-3 in Niemann’s last 17 starts. They are 9-2 in his last 11 road starts. Niemann’s road figures, though, are 6-3 with a 4.12 ERA compared to 4-2 with a 2.89 ERA at home. The Rays have lost eight of their last 11 away contests versus teams with a winning home record. However, Tampa Bay is 5-1 in its last six games. The Rays were idle on Thursday. That means they have a rested a bullpen. Their relief pitchers rank fourth in the majors in ERA. Tampa Bay starters have turned in eight quality starts in a row. The under has cashed 10 of the past 11 times the Rays have been ‘dogs.

The Under is 20-6 in the Rays’ past 26 road contests.

Key Injuries - Akinori Iwamura (knee) is on the DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Mariners (-$1.35, O/U 8 under -$1.20): Seattle is 24-8 (75 percent) the past 32 times it has been chalk. A big reason is Felix Hernandez (12-4, 2.78 ERA). Seattle is 9-1 in his last 10 starts. The Mariners also are 17-8 the past 25 times Hernandez has started the opener of a series. The right-hander, though, has better numbers on the road than at pitcher-friendly Safeco Field. Hernandez is 8-1 on the road with a 1.96 ERA, while 4-3 with a 4.01 ERA at home. This is Hernandez’s first start against Tampa Bay this season. He held the Rays to one run in eight innings during his lone start against them last year. Hernandez has given up a combined nine earned runs, 17 hits, three home runs and five walks with four strikeouts in his last two starts spanning 12 2/3 innings facing Toronto at home and Texas on the road.

The Under is 44-22-2 in Seattle’s last 68 games.

Key Injuries - Endy Chavez (knee) is on the DL.

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

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