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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 06:41 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Monday, September 14

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Patriots host the Bills, the Chargers start their season in Oakland, and the Rockies and Giants begin a big set in San Fran.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

Tom Brady will finally see some regular-season action on Monday night as the Patriots play their opener at home against the division-rival Bills. The Pats, who missed the playoffs last year with Brady out of action, are pegged as big 11-point favorites for Monday night, with the total for the game set at 47 points. Wes Welker (knee) was listed as QUESTIONABLE on the injury report for New England, but is expected to play. Bills RB Marshawn Lynch is out until Week 4 as he serves a suspension, so he won't see action in Terrell Owens' Buffalo debut.

Meanwhile, the second part of the Monday night doubleheader has San Diego at Oakland, with the Chargers set as 9.5-point road favorites (and the total at 43 points). The Raiders' most recent drama was put to an end on Saturday, as newly-acquired DE Richard Seymour finally reported to the team - he'll be in action on Monday night. Darren McFadden was named Oakland's starting RB earlier in the week. DE Jacques Cesaire was listed as QUESTIONABLE for the Chargers for Monday's opener; his calf injury could keep him out Monday night.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Jason Hammel (8-7, 4.31 ERA) will go up against Tim Lincecum (13-5, 2.34 ERA) on Monday night as the Rockies begin a key National League series on the road against the Giants. Righthander Hammel took a no-decision against the Reds in his most recent start, giving up two earned runs over 7 1-3 innings of work. Righthander Lincecum was tagged with a hard-luck loss by the Phillies in his last outing; Lincecum gave up two runs over seven innings, while fanning 11.

Also on the Senior Circuit slate for Monday: Houston at Cincinnati, Milwaukee at the Cubs, Arizona at San Diego, Pittsburgh at the Dodgers, and Florida at St. Louis. The Marlins will go with Ricky Nolasco (11-8, 5.23 ERA) in that last contest, while the Cardinals counter with Todd Wellemeyer (7-9, 5.62 ERA). Righthander Nolasco is coming off consecutive wins over the Mets and Braves. Righthander Wellemeyer replaces John Smoltz (sore shoulder) for the matchup.

There are just five games on the American League schedule for Monday, with Tampa Bay at Baltimore, Toronto at Detroit, Oakland at Texas, Cleveland at Minnesota, and the Angels at the Yankees. Jered Weaver (15-5, 3.76) guns for his 16th win of the season for Los Angeles; righthander Weaver has won two straight starts over the Mariners and Royals. Joba Chamberlain (8-5, 4.45 ERA) is slated to start for New York; he's expected to be on a limited pitch count again.

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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 06:42 AM

Bettor's best friend : Today's helpful tips

Monday, September 14

Home on the Ranger

Texas righthander Scott Feldman has been absolutely lights-out in his last four starts, winning all four and allowing just one run and 17 hits in 26 1-3 innings. He is pitching as well as any American League pitcher right now.

Keep in mind that Feldman's hot streak took place entirely on the road. His last start that the Rangers lost was a home outing vs. Minnesota on Aug. 18 and his last loss was a home start vs. Detroit on July 29.

For the season, Feldman has a 4.56 ERA at home compared to just 2.58 on the road. He and the Rangers are -201 vs. Oakland.

Back in the bigs

Blue Jays lefthander David Purcey makes his first major league start in 4 1/2 months. The rookie began the season in Toronto's rotation but didn't get out of April, going 0-2 with a 7.01 ERA in five starts before being demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas.

In his last 10 starts there, Purcey was 6-3 with a 4.37 ERA, getting advice from minor league pitching coach Dave LaRoche. Toronto is +222 at Detroit.

Pat answer

The Patriots have won their last 11 meetings with the Bills, going 9-2 against the spread. The only two covers by Buffalo came at New England when the Bills were getting 10 points and lost one-score games. The host Patriots are giving 10.5 points in the opener of the MNF doubleheader.

Road rage

When the Pirates squeezed out a 2-1 victory at Houston on Sunday, they ended 13-game road losing streak in which they scored three runs or less 11 times. Pittsburgh has not won consecutive road games since June 10-11 at Atlanta. The Pirates are +222 at the Dodgers and were outscored 23-9 in their first visit there this season.

Not a Ray of hope

During their 12-game losing streak, the Rays have scored more than three runs just once. Over the last week, Gabe Gross (2-for-13), Pat Burrell (1-for-21), Fernando Perez (1-for-15) and Ben Zobrist (3-for-19) are a combined 7-for-68. Tampa Bay is -122 at Baltimore.

Not ready for prime time players

The Raiders once were the unquestioned kings of Monday Night Football. Their overall straight-up record of 36-23-1 ranks fourth all-time for any franchise that has made 20 or more appearances.

However, Oakland is 0-7 against the spread in its last seven MNF games and has been outscored 68-14 in season-opening Monday night home games in 2008 and 2006. The Raiders are getting 10 points from the Chargers.

Notable Quotable

"Offensively, we just sucked. Let's be honest."

-- Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith, after his team committed seven turnovers - five by starting quarterback Jake Delhomme, who was booed and benched - in a 38-10 home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Panthers had a touchdown on their first drive and did not get in the end zone again, managing 169 total yards.

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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 06:43 AM

Six-pack for Monday

-- Pedro Martinez turned back the clock Sunday night, shutting Mets out for eight innings, throwing whopping 130 pitches. Phils won 1-0.

-- Tampa Rays are in the tank, having now lost 11 games in a row.

-- Ichiro Suzuki is now first major leaguer ever with 200+ hits in each of his first nine major league seasons.

-- Russell Martin had four HRs for the year coming into weekend, but hit one each of last two days, good omen for the Dodger catcher who hit 42 home runs in his first three big league seasons.

-- Colorado lost the last two days in San Diego, behavior unbecoming a playoff team; Giants picked up a game on them today.

-- I root for the A's and Rams, who outscored Sunday by a combined score of 36-0. Not the finest of Sundays for me.

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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up Opening Day in the NFL

13) Everyone overreacts to Week 1 results; Viking fans are making plans for Super Bowl parties in Miami, Panther-Ram-Lion fans are planning to watch the draft in April. Its one game out of 16, a very long season.

12) Seven of 11 teams that lost the turnover battle lost the game; Colts won despite a -2 turnover ratio, which is very unusual. Saints scored 45 points despite turning the over three times- that doesn't happen much.

11) In his last two games that counted, Jake Delhomme has now thrown nine INTs with only one TD pass. Backup QB MCCown got hurt too, and 3rd-stringer Moore isn't ready, so John Fox has some work to do.

10) Eagles had a defensive TD and a punt return for a TD in 3:55 span in first quarter as Philly just crushed the Panthers, 38-10. McNabb broke a rib scoring the last Eagle TD; he isn't expected to play next week.

9) Denver Broncos won, Jay Cutler threw four INTs and the Bears lost; thats a Rocky Mountain high, for sure.

8) Brandon Stokely's 87-yard reception to win the Broncos-Bengals game was longest game-winning TD from scrimmage in final minute of the fourth quarter in NFL history. It might also have been the luckiest.

7) TO Who? Tony Romo hit three different receivers on TD passes of 42-66-80 yards as Dallas pulled away from the Buccaneers 34-21. Romo averaged 12.3 yards/pass play, highest in the NFL so far this week.

6) Giants beat Washington 23-17, but they scored only six points in the red zone (three trips) and scored only one offensive TD (44-yd drive), so there's plenty of room for improvement in the Swamp. Smith had a huge catch on a 3rd-and-5 with 8:23 left that kept a drive alive.

5) So San Francisco wants to run the ball more, huh? They ran it for 21 yards in Arizona Sunday, on 25 carries. Not exactly what Singletary had in mind, but 49ers did play good defense, forcing six Redbird 3/outs in a 20-16 San Francisco win. Will exceeded skill in this game. .

4) Drew Brees is on pace to pass for 5,728 yards and 96 TDs. Don't be too excited about Saint football just yet- Matthew Stafford passed ball 37 times but wasn't sacked. New Orleans needs a better pass rush.

3) Rex Ryan seems to never shut up, but his Jets spoke volumes with their play Sunday, handing Houston a stunningly easy 24-7 loss. Has to be a bitter pill for the Texans, who expect to make playoffs this year.

2) Browns were only losing team Sunday that led at halftime (13-10).

1) Sat in Graney's (America's best sports bar) all day watching football; at 1:09, someone sitting behind me, very sadly said, "This is going to be a long year." At 1-freakin'-09, five minutes after the early games began. Now I wish I turned to see what team he was rooting for.

From: Armadillo
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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 06:45 AM

MLB
Baseball Today

SCOREBOARD

Monday, September 14

Colorado at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EDT). The Giants hope to gain on the NL wild card-leading Rockies. Reigning Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum(notes) is scheduled to start for San Francisco after missing his last start because of back trouble. Jason Hammel(notes) starts for Colorado.

STARS

Sunday

-Kyle Davies, Royals, carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and won his fourth straight start, pitching Kansas City past Cleveland 7-0.

-Hideki Matsui, Yankees, homered and drove in five runs and New York avoided a three-game sweep against last-place Baltimore with a 13-3 victory.

-Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox, hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning to send Boston to a 3-1 victory in the opener of a doubleheader sweep of Tampa Bay.

-Javier Vazquez, Braves, took a shutout into the ninth inning and Atlanta beat St. Louis 9-2 to complete a three-game sweep.

-Paul Maholm, Pirates, pitched eight shutout innings and Pittsburgh snapped a 13-game road losing streak with a 2-1 victory at Houston.

HIT MACHINE

Ichiro Suzuki became the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons. The Mariners' right fielder set the mark with an infield single in the second inning of the nightcap of doubleheader against the Texas Rangers. In his second at-bat of the game, Suzuki beat out a slow roller to shortstop Elvis Andrus to break a tie with Willie Keeler, who did it for eight consecutive seasons (1894-1901).

RUN, DEREK, RUN

Derek Jeter scored three times in the Yankees 13-3 win over Baltimore to give him 101 runs on the season, reaching the century mark for the 12th time.

DURABLE

Mark Buehrle became the first pitcher in the 109-year history of the White Sox to make 30 or more starts in nine consecutive seasons. He has thrown 1,988 1-3 innings since the start of the 2001 campaign, the most in the majors during that stretch, and is two innings from reaching 200 for the ninth straight year.

RECORD BREWING

Prince Fielder homered to tie Milwaukee's single-season RBI record in a 5-3 victory over Arizona. Fielder's fourth-inning home run gave him a major league-leading 126 RBIs and tied him with Cecil Cooper for the Brewers' franchise record. Cooper, the Houston Astros' manager, set the mark in 1983.

KEEP SKIDDING

The Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 4-0 and 3-1 for a doubleheader sweep, handing the AL champion Rays their 11th consecutive loss. Tampa Bay's losing streak is the longest by a major league team this season.

RIGHT AT HOME

Brad Penny (3-0) has a perfect record since signing with the Giants on Aug. 31 - that after he lost his final four decisions with the Red Sox before they released him.

PACK IT IN

With a 5-2 loss to the Cubs, the Reds were officially eliminated from the NL Central race. They were 26-20 and 1 1/2 games out of first place on May 28 but are 38-58 since and have fallen 19 1/2 behind St. Louis. The Reds took the Central title in 1995, the first year of three-division play, but haven't won it since.

STATS

The Tigers have 150 victories since their next-door neighbors, the Lions, last won a game. ... St. Louis' Chris Carpenter gave up seven runs in six innings of a 9-2 loss to Atlanta. His league-leading 2.16 ERA coming in jumped to 2.45. He now trails the Giants' Tim Lincecum (2.34).

SPEAKING

"Typical Ted. You know what he's going to do: locate, change speeds, keep them off-balance. That's why he wins so often.'' - Chicago catcher Koyie Hill after Ted Lilly pitched six scoreless innings in Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Reds. Lilly leads all National League pitchers with 44 victories since the start of 2007, when he joined the Cubs.

SEASONS

Sept. 14

1903—Red Ames’ debut with the New York Giants was a five-inning, 5-0, no-hit victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The game was called in mid-afternoon because of unusual darkness.

1923—Red Sox first baseman George Burns pulled off an unassisted triple play against the Cleveland Indians.

1951—Bob Nieman of the St. Louis Browns hit home runs in his first two at-bats in the majors. Both came off Boston Red Sox pitcher Maury McDermott. The Red Sox won 9-6.

1968—Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland A’s 5-4 to become the first pitcher since Dizzy Dean in 1934 to win 30 games.

1986—Bob Brenly of San Francisco tied a major league record with four errors in one inning, but atoned with two homers, including the game-winner, to give the Giants a 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Brenly, a catcher, was playing third base.

1987—Ernie Whitt hit three of Toronto’s major league record 10 home runs as the Blue Jays rolled to an 18-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore shortstop Cal Ripken had his consecutive-inning streak stopped at 8,243 when he was replaced at shortstop by Ron Washington in the eighth inning.

1990—Ken Griffey and his son hit back-to-back homers in the first inning of the Seattle Mariners’ 7-5 loss to the California Angels. The unprecedented father-and-son homers came off Kirk McCaskill.

1994—The baseball season, already shut down by a monthlong strike, was canceled along with the World Series in a vote by 26 of the 28 teams.

1996—Mark McGwire became the 13th major leaguer to hit 50 home runs in a season with a homer in a 9-8 loss to Cleveland.

1998—The Atlanta Braves clinched their seventh straight division crown, winning the NL East with a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Among the major pro sports leagues—baseball, NFL, NBA and NHL—only seven franchises have finished first during the regular season at least seven times in a row.

2002—Tampa Bay’s 8-4 loss at Toronto was the Devil Rays’ 100th of the season. The Devil Rays (48-100) became the quickest AL team to lose 100 games since the 1949 Washington Senators lost 100 in their 147th game. They also became the first team to lose 100 in consecutive seasons since Toronto did it from 1977-79.

2003—The Detroit Tigers lost to the Royals 7-2 to become the first team in 34 years to lose 110 games in one season. Detroit (38-110) had the most losses since the Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres went 52-110 in 1969, their first seasons in the major leagues.

2005—Andruw Jones(notes) hit his 50th home run, becoming the first major leaguer to reach that mark since 2002, in Atlanta’s 12-4 loss to Philadelphia.

2008—Carlos Zambrano(notes) pitched the first no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 36 years, striking out 10 in a 5-0 win over Houston in a game relocated to Milwaukee because of Hurricane Ike.

Today’s birthdays: Delmon Young(notes) 24; Josh Outman(notes) 25; Chad Bradford(notes) 35

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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 06:45 AM

MLB
This Day in Baseball

On September 14 in Baseball History...

1872 - An unusual play highlights the Athletics-Boston match in Philadelphia. With the Athletics leading 4-1 in the seventh inning, and runners on first and second, Fergy Malone pops up to shortstop George Wright. Wright catches the ball in his hat and then throws the ball to third base, after which it is thrown to second base. Wright claims a double play has been completed, as a batter cannot be retired with a "hat catch," and thus runners Cap Anson and Bob Reach are forced out. The umpire finally gives Malone another at bat, declaring nobody out. The Athletics win 6-4.

1878 - The Cincinnati Red Stockings and Indianapolis Blues play an exhibition game in which they experiment with calling every pitch a ball or a strike and allowing only six balls for a walk. The rules up to this time provide for the umpire to call a "warning pitch" on the first wide delivery. The reaction is favorable.

1890 - When the Buffalo Players League club captain Jay Faatz disagrees with management, Connie Mack become captain of the team. This unofficially marks the start of Mack's managing career that spans more than half a century.

1903 - Red Ames' debut with the New York Giants was a five-inning, 5-0, no-hit victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The game was called in mid-afternoon because of unusual darkness.

1905 - Joe Tinker and Johnny Evers engage in a fistfight on the field during an exhibition game in Washington, Indiana, because Evers took a taxi to the park, leaving his teammates in the hotel lobby. The pair will not speak to each other again for thirty-three years.

1913 - Cubs hurler Larry Cheney hurls a 14-hit shutout against the Giants, defeating them 7-0 while setting a Major League record for most hits allowed in a whitewashing. Milt Gaston of Washington will duplicate the feat on July 10, 1928.

1923 - Red Sox first baseman George Burns pulled off an unassisted triple play against the Cleveland Indians.

1924 - Walter Johnson is elected American League Most Valuable Player with fifty-five points. White Sox second baseman Eddie Collins is second in the voting. He was runner-up to Babe Ruth in 1923.

1951 - Bob Nieman of the St. Louis Browns hit home runs in his first two at-bats in the majors. Both came off Boston Red Sox pitcher Mickey McDermott. The Red Sox won 9-6.

1954 - Johnny Antonelli's twenty-first win of the year is a 1-0 victory over the Cardinals. A first-inning double by Willie Mays is his 82nd extra-base hit, breaking Mel Ott's team record.

1955 - Herb Score of the Indians breaks Grover Alexander's rookie record of 235 strikeouts. He finishes the season with 245.

1958 - The Yankees win their 24th pennant, and ninth under Casey Stengel. This ties Casey for first with Connie Mack for the most American League pennants won.

1968 - Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland A's 5-4 to become the first pitcher since Dizzy Dean in 1934 to win thirty games.

1975 - The Red Sox top the Brewers 8-6 as Robin Yount breaks Mel Ott's 47-year-old record by playing in his 242nd game as a teenager.

1986 - Bob Brenly of San Francisco tied a Major League record with four errors in one inning, but atoned with two homers, including the game-winner, to give the Giants a 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Brenly, normally a catcher, was playing third base.

1987 - Ernie Whitt hit three of Toronto's Major League record 10 home runs as the Blue Jays rolled to an 18-3 victory over the Orioles. Baltimore shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. had his consecutive-inning streak stopped at 8,243 when he was replaced at shortstop by Ron Washington in the eighth inning.

1989 - Jeff Reardon saves Minnesota's 2-0 win over Toronto to become the first pitcher ever to record at least 30 saves in five consecutive seasons.

1990 - Ken Griffey and his son hit back-to-back homers in the first inning of the Seattle Mariners' 7-5 loss to the California Angels. The unprecedented father-and-son homers came off Kirk McCaskill.

1994 - The baseball season, already shut down by a month-long strike, was canceled along with the World Series in a vote by 26-of-28 teams.

1996 - Oakland's Mark McGwire became the 13th Major Leaguer to hit 50 home runs in a season in a 9-8 loss to Cleveland.

1996 - Todd Hundley's opposite-field home run ties the game between the Mets and Braves and breaks Roy Campanella's record for homers by a catcher with forty-one.

1998 - The Atlanta Braves clinched their seventh straight division crown, winning the National League East with a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Among the major pro sports leagues - baseball, NFL, NBA and NHL - only seven franchises have finished first during the regular season at least seven times in a row.

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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 06:46 AM

MLB
Write-up

Monday, September 14

Hot Pitchers
-- Arroyo has a 1.39 RA in his last six starts. Rodriguez has 1.80 RA in his last five starts.
-- Nolasco is 3-0, 4.40 in his last five starts.
-- Padres won 10 of last 12 Correia starts.
-- Garland is 1-0, 3.43 in two starts for the Dodgers.
-- Hammel has 2.65 RA in three '09 starts against Giants, but Rockies lost all three games, scoring six runs.
-- Lincecum has 2.05 RA in his last three starts, but he nissed his last scheduled start with back issues.

-- Weaver is 3-1, 2.14 in his last five starts.
-- Verlander is 3-1, 2.93 in his last five starts.
-- Pavano has a 3.08 RA in his last four starts. Indians won last three Sowers starts, scoring 20 runs.
-- Feldman is 4-0, 0.34 in his last four starts (one run/26.1 IP).

Cold Pitchers
-- Cardinals lost last three Wellemeyer starts (0-2, 10.54) but they were back in July.
-- Dempster has 5.12 RA in his last three starts. Suppan is 1-2, 7.89 in his last six starts.
-- Arizona lost last five Buckner starts (0-4, 9.10).
-- McCutchen is 0-1, 4.85 in two starts for the Dodgers.

-- DHernandez is 0-3, 8.22 in his last five starts. Rays are 1-5 on road with Price when they score less than nine runs.
-- Chamberlain is 1-3, 8.07 in his last seven starts.
-- Purcey was 0-2, 7.71 in five starts back in April.
-- Tomko has a 5.94 RA in his last three starts.

Hot Teams
-- Astros won seven of their last ten games.
-- Brewers won their last three games, scoring 20 runs. Cubs won six of their last eight games.
-- Marlins won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Padres are 13-5 in their last eighteen games.
-- Dodgers won four of their last six games.
-- Rockies won 10 of their last 13 games.

-- Bronx won 13 of its last 18 games. Angels won eight of their last ten games.
-- Blue Jays won four of their last six games.
-- Rangers won four of their last six games. A's won five of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Reds lost six of their last seven games.
-- Cardinals lost their last three games, allowing 17 runs.
-- Diamondbacks lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Pirates lost 13 of their last 15 games.
-- Giants lost four of their last five games.

-- Rays lost their last eleven games. Orioles are 8-16 at home since the All-Star break.
-- Detroit lost last five of their last six games.
-- Twins lost four of their last six games. Indians lost ten of their last thirteen games.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Arroyo, eight of last nine Rodriguez starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Nolasco starts.
-- Seven of last ten Suppan starts stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Buckner starts stayed under the total.
-- Under is 8-1-1 in last ten Dodger home games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in Colorado's last nine road games.

-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five DHernandez starts.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Bronx home games.
-- Five of last six Verlander starts stayed under the total.
-- Last four Tomko starts all went over the total.
-- 15 of last 17 Minnesota games stayed under the total.

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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 06:47 AM

MLB

Monday, September 14

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing LA Angels

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. DETROIT
Toronto is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games

7:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 16 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 11 games

8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games

8:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. TEXAS
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Texas's last 19 games when playing Oakland

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Cleveland

8:15 PM
FLORIDA vs. ST. LOUIS
Florida is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Florida's last 18 games
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Florida

10:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

10:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. LA DODGERS
Pittsburgh is 5-16 SU in their last 21 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of LA Dodgers's last 22 games

10:15 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado

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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 06:48 AM

MLB

Monday, September 14

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Hot lines: Today’s best MLB bets
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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants (-185, 7)

This is the moment of truth for the Giants. If they still harbor dreams of the postseason, they have to make a move on the Rockies in this series.

San Francisco didn't do itself any favors by dropping the first two games of its series with the Los Angeles Dodgers by a combined 19-4 to fall 5.5 games behind the second-place Rockies, who lead the National League wild card race.

After those losses, ace Tim Lincecum had some strong words for his teammates.

"We've been pretty lax the last couple of days," he told the team's web site. "I think it's time for something to kick us in the butt. ... We have to turn something on. This is where it counts."

The kick came in the form of a 7-2 win Sunday over the Dodgers that cut the margin to 4.5 games. Now the Giants take an 18-5 record in home series openers into their matchup with the Rockies.

Lincecum, who was scratched from his last start with a back injury, held the Rockies scoreless on four hits over eight innings of a 2-0 home win Aug. 28.

Pick: San Francisco

Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees (-110, 9.5)

The "Joba rules" are starting to put a strain on the Yankees bullpen.

In limiting Joba Chamberlain's season innings total, the Yankees have used their young right-hander for just three innings in each of his last three starts.

And Chamberlain has allowed at least two runs in all of those outings. He has been bailed out by Alfredo Aceves, who twice has followed him with three scoreless frames.

Meanwhile, Angels starter Jered Weaver is 2-0 with a 1.40 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP (walks + hits per inning) is his last three starts. He is pitching as an underdog for the first time since June 9 at Tampa Bay, and the Angels are 2-1 when Weaver starts with the cheaper price.

The Angels have won 11 of the last 16 meetings between the teams, including the last four. They have outscored the Yankees 32-22 in those wins.

Pick: Los Angeles

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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 06:48 AM

MLB

Monday, September 14

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Jered Weaver (15-5, 3.71 ERA), Los Angeles Angels

For a little while last season, Jered’s older brother Jeff had the bragging rights. But Jered has bounced back with another great season.

The young hurler has allowed only three runs in his last three starts and has struck out 14 and walked just one in his last 13 1-3 innings.

“Jered’s done a terrific job of keeping us in games and giving us a chance to win on a consistent basis,” Halos manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com. “That’s what you’re looking for from your starting pitchers, and has come through for us.”

Los Angeles is 7-3 in Weaver’s last 10 outings.

Wandy Rodriguez (13-9, 2.76), Houston Astros

The Astros ace is smoking hot over his last five trips to the mound. Houston is 3-2 in those games and the under is 4-0-1 and 7-2-1 in his last 10 starts.

He’s allowed just five earned runs over his last 35 innings pitched.

“Wandy’s been great for us,” manager Cecil Cooper told reports following a recent start against the Phillies. “I thought he was real sharp. That’s a pretty good hitting team, a good offense on the other side, and I thought he commanded the zone really good with his fastball and used his breaking ball.

“He kept them off balance, and that’s what you have to do with good hitting teams.”

Slumping

David Hernandez (4-7, 5.05), Baltimore Orioles

This former reliever doesn’t provide much relief for Baltimore backers when he toes the rubber. Hernandez has given up 11 earned runs in his last two starts (7 2-3 innings) and he’s been taken out of the park seven times over the same stretch by opposing hitters.

“All of those homers were supposed to be fastballs away, but they were in the middle,” Hernandez told reporters after given up four dingers to the Sox in his last start. “Right now I’m a thrower out there. I’m not a pitcher. The worst part is when you make mistakes they’re all going to get hit hard.”

The O’s are 0-5 in the right’s last five outings and the over is 3-2.

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**Udog** · 09-14-2009, 09:14 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs
The Brewers look to build on their 7-3 record in Jeff Suppan's last 10 starts as a road underdog. Milwaukee is the pick (+155) according to Dunkel, which has the Brewers favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+155). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Game 901-902: Houston at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 14.295; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.846
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+120); Under

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Suppan) 15.671; Cubs (Dempster) 15.415
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-165); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+155); N/A

Game 905-906: Florida at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 14.610; St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 15.012
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-110); Under

Game 907-908: Arizona at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Buckner) 14.822; San Diego (Correia) 15.455
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-150); Under

Game 909-910: Pittsburgh at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (McCutchen) 13.257; LA Dodgers (Garland) 16.052
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 3; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-245); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-245); Under

Game 911-912: Colorado at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Hammel) 15.836; San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.265
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+160); Over

Game 913-914: Tampa Bay at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Price) 14.104; Baltimore (Hernandez) 15.772
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+115); Under

Game 915-916: LA Angels at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.918; NY Yankees (Chamberlain) 17.043
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-110); Over

Game 917-918: Toronto at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Purcey) 14.711; Detroit (Verlander) 15.922
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-245); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-245); Over

Game 919-920: Oakland at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Tomko) 16.023; Texas (Feldman) 15.012
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-205); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+185); Under

Game 921-922: Cleveland at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Sowers) 15.169; Minnesota (Pavano) 14.722
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+150); Over

**Udog** · 09-14-2009, 10:30 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, September 14

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HOUSTON (70 - 73) at CINCINNATI (64 - 79) - 7:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 34-31 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 37-34 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 70-73 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 118-64 (+30.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 152-146 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 110-106 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 55-56 (+2.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
RODRIGUEZ is 18-11 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 92-113 (-30.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-3 (+4.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 5-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 8-6 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.6 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ARROYO is 6-6 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.27 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-7. (+1.7 units)

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MILWAUKEE (69 - 73) at CHICAGO CUBS (73 - 68) - 8:05 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 69-73 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 69-70 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-57 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-35 (-17.1 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.
DEMPSTER is 66-40 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SUPPAN is 28-16 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-68 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 555-498 (-109.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-68 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-40 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-54 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 502-527 (-125.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 519-483 (-101.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
DEMPSTER is 10-16 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 10-16 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-4 (+1.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SUPPAN is 6-8 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.473.
His team's record is 9-13 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-13. (-6.7 units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
DEMPSTER is 10-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 11-5 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-5. (+4.5 units)

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FLORIDA (76 - 67) at ST LOUIS (84 - 60) - 8:15 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. TODD WELLEMEYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 84-60 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-60 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-34 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 117-88 (+21.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 38-36 (+7.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 19-15 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 76-67 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 89-68 (+25.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 36-32 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 43-26 (+27.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 73-64 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 114-105 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 111-104 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 80-64 (+22.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 37-22 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 19-10 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 22-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 35-22 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 8-2 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 20-10 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 19-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 3-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 2-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.108.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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ARIZONA (62 - 82) at SAN DIEGO (65 - 79) - 10:05 PM
BILLY BUCKNER (R) vs. KEVIN CORREIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 62-82 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-89 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 4-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-82 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 47-58 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 103-116 (-27.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 32-32 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-21 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-7 (+10.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 8-3 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 49-54 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CORREIA is 17-12 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 26-14 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 20-10 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 17-12 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 13-9 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 128-177 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 128-177 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 7-5 (+1.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)

BILLY BUCKNER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BUCKNER is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CORREIA is 1-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.87 and a WHIP of 1.451.
His team's record is 3-4 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (55 - 86) at LA DODGERS (85 - 59) - 10:10 PM
DANIEL MCCUTCHEN (R) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 13-38 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-52 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-58 (-28.3 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.
PITTSBURGH is 55-86 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-52 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 54-84 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-64 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 85-59 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 85-59 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-18 (+18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GARLAND is 17-8 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 28-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.

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

DANIEL MCCUTCHEN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

JON GARLAND vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GARLAND is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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COLORADO (82 - 62) at SAN FRANCISCO (77 - 66) - 10:15 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 67-81 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-32 (-9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-14 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-66 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-25 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 133-82 (+51.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-66 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-45 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-50 (+5.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 119-106 (+27.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 65-49 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 82-62 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 82-62 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 179-155 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-39 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HAMMEL is 12-5 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-7 (+1.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. COLORADO since 1997
LINCECUM is 4-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 4-6 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (+0.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (72 - 71) at BALTIMORE (58 - 84) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. DAVID HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 17-28 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-38 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 72-71 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-45 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 1-12 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-40 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 50-48 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 77-60 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 239-298 (-88.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 89-160 (-44.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-63 (-22.8 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.
BALTIMORE is 500-547 (-115.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 40-87 (-31.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 500-547 (-115.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-5 (+2.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PRICE is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.646.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

DAVID HERNANDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (86 - 56) at NY YANKEES (92 - 52) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. JOBA CHAMBERLAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 97-53 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 60-30 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 51-34 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 40-31 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 86-56 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 81-48 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-29 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 79-48 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 65-45 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 55-41 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WEAVER is 18-5 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-2 (+3.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WEAVER is 4-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.82 and a WHIP of 1.382.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.1 units)

JOBA CHAMBERLAIN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CHAMBERLAIN is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.309.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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TORONTO (65 - 78) at DETROIT (76 - 66) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PURCEY (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 65-78 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 36-50 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 46-24 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 46-24 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 150-154 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-22 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 94-101 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 61-62 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-2 (+3.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

DAVID PURCEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PURCEY is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.56 and a WHIP of 1.269.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TORONTO since 1997
VERLANDER is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 15.75 and a WHIP of 2.375.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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OAKLAND (64 - 78) at TEXAS (80 - 62) - 8:05 PM
BRETT TOMKO (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 31-53 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 66-89 (-26.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 80-62 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 30-21 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 45-27 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 25-15 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 77-56 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 58-46 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 51-39 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 37-28 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FELDMAN is 19-7 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 8-0 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 17-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 9-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 27-23 (+26.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 20-11 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 47-50 (+4.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-6 (+0.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.3 Units)

BRETT TOMKO vs. TEXAS since 1997
TOMKO is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 8.74 and a WHIP of 2.251.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
FELDMAN is 3-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.6 units)

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CLEVELAND (61 - 81) at MINNESOTA (71 - 72) - 8:10 PM
JEREMY SOWERS (L) vs. CARL PAVANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 61-81 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 56-73 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 38-51 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-64 (-20.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 93-60 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 73-53 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 96-64 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 111-91 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 93-60 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
PAVANO is 113-92 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAVANO is 55-36 (+20.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 20-9 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-6 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 71-72 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-38 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-32 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-31 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-38 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-38 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 8-7 (+1.6 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

JEREMY SOWERS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SOWERS is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 0.962.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

CARL PAVANO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PAVANO is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.022.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 12:28 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, September 14

National League

HOUSTON at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
RODRIGUEZ: HOU 13-5 after a one run loss
ARROYO: CIN 14-24 at home after 1 or more consecutive unders

MILWAUKEE at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
SUPPAN: 12-6 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +150
DEMPSTER: 10-16 TSR in all games

FLORIDA at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
NOLASCO: FLA 2-11 AWAY against NL Central
WELLEMEYER: STL 43-22 in the second half of the season

ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
BUCKNER: ARI 4-15 AWAY in September
CORREIA: SD 16-7 at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

PITTSBURGH at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
MCCUTCHEN: PIT 11-37 after 3+ consecutive road games
GARLAND: LAD 40-18 after a loss

COLORADO at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
HAMMEL: 12-5 TSR in night games
LINCECUM: SF 14-28 after 6+ consecutive home games

American League

TAMPA BAY at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
PRICE: TB 1-11 AWAY after 4+ consecutive losses
HERNANDEZ: BAL 15-7 OVER after allowing 9+ runs

LA ANGELS at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
WEAVER: LAA 44-18 after 5+ consecutive home games
CHAMBERLAIN: 11-4 OVER as a home favorite

TORONTO at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
PURCEY: TOR 47-26 against AL Central
VERLANDER: DET 11-22 when playing on Monday

OAKLAND at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
TOMKO: OAK 9-4 AWAY after allowing 8+ runs
FELDMAN: TEX 41-22 OVER as a home favorite of -175 to -200

CLEVELAND at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
SOWERS: CLE 11-3 after scoring 1 or less runs in a division loss
PAVANO: MIN 14-26 after allowing 2 runs or less

TSR = Team Start Record
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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 12:54 PM

MLB

Monday, September 14

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Tips and Trends
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No selections in baseball today for the "Tips and Trends" section.

There are “Tips and Trends” selections for the NFL.
See the thread: “NFL Trends and Indexes - Week 1 (9/10 - 9/14)”

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**pm530** · 09-14-2009, 12:58 PM

Len’s Top Five

Monday, September 14

Len's Top 5

Happy Monday everyone, here's my Top 5 for September 14, 2009 from Len Berman Sports.

1. Quick Hits

* Brett who? OK, Favre did win in Minnesota yesterday, but so did his rookie replacement with the Jets in impressive fashion, Mark Sanchez.

* Roger Federer guns for his 6th straight U.S. Open title today against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina. Federer's between the legs winner to set up match point last night against Novak Djokovic was simply incredible. He called it the greatest shot he ever hit.

* Kim Clijsters won the women's title last night.

* Tiger Woods won the BWM Championship by a ridiculous 8 shots.

* The Mets are officially eliminated from playoff contention when they are beaten in Philly by their former pitcher Pedro Martinez.

* Tennis great Jack Kramer dies at the age of 88.

2. The Captain

#2 on your scorecard, #1 in your heart. As I watched Derek Jeter set the Yankees all time hit record Friday night I thought about how remarkable it was. First the names who have worn pinstripes. Ruth, Gehrig, Joe D., the Mick. But even moreso how Jeter has lived for 14 years under the biggest media spotlight and has never ever had a blip. Almost every other big superstar has had some failing, or misstep. Not Derek. OK, George Steinbrenner once tweaked him for staying out late. But he took that moment and turned it into a credit card commercial. He has loving parents, a gorgeous girlfriend and all the money in the world. And Lou Gehrig was considered the luckiest man on the face of the earth?

3. Not so Serene-uh

Serena Williams went off the deep end the other night after being called for a foot fault in her semifinal match with Kim Clijsters. She yelled at the lineswoman "I'm going to shove the ball down your f**** throat." It was her second code violation of the match which cost her a point. And since it came on match point, the match was over. You can debate all you want whether it was really a foot fault, or if it should have been called at that point in the match. But the truth is Serena was the second best player on the court that night. Maybe that's why she flipped out.
P.S. She was fined $10-thousand, so she only got to take home $340-thousand for making the singles semifinals.
P.P.S. She has yet to apologize to the line judge or the fans.

4. Monday Musings

So as not to leave you hanging. San Diego Charger Shawne Merriman will not be charged for choking his girlfriend.
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The New York Times says Major League Baseball will not punish Alex Rodriguez for using performance enhancing drugs.
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Was it really necessary for Michael Jordan in his Hall of Fame speech to "pile on" against those he had vanquished?
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Will this be the dullest September in Major League baseball? Where are the pennant races?

5. Its War!

The South African sports minister says it'll be "World War III" if Caster Semenya is banned from competition.
I don't know about you, but if there is another world wide conflict I'm thinking it might be sparked by oil, nuclear weapons, or rogue nations. Not a "gender challenged" athlete.

Happy Birthday: Peripatetic coach, currently in Charlotte, Larry Brown. 69.
Bonus Birthday: Actress/dancer/singer Joey Heatherton. 65.

Today in Sports: The first recorded hole in one by Tom Morris, Jr. at the British Open. He went on to win the championship at the age of 17. 1868.
Bonus Event: A major day in the annals of Spanning the World bloopers. Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner. 1814.

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