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**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 09:10 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: August 30

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Jays hit the road for a series against the Rays, the Phillies send their ace to the mound against the Dodgers, and the U.S. Open begins.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Monday offers up the White Sox at Cleveland, Oakland at the Yankees, Texas at Kansas City, the Angels at Seattle, and Toronto at Tampa Bay. Brett Cecil (11-6, 3.80 ERA) will take on Wade Davis (10-9, 4.41 ERA) in that Jays/Rays matchup. Lefthander Cecil beat Tampa Bay back on August 6, giving up just one run on four hits over his seven innings of work and fanning nine. Righthander Davis is coming off a win over the Angels in which he surrendered two runs on six hits in his 5 1-3 innings of work and struck out five. Tampa is 6-1 in Davis' last seven starts.

Over in the National League on Monday it's then Washington at Florida, Milwaukee at Cincinnati, the Mets at Atlanta, Pittsburgh at the Cubs, St. Louis at Houston, San Diego at Arizona, Colorado at San Francisco, and Philadelphia at the Dodgers. Roy Halladay (16-9, 2.22 ERA) is slated to get the ball for the Phillies in that last contest, while Los Angeles counters with Hiroki Kuroda (9-11, 3.56 ERA). Righthander Halladay was tagged with a loss by the Astros last time out, giving up three runs on six hits over seven innings to stop his six-game winning streak. Righthander Kuroda is coming off a win over the Brewers in which he allowed four runs on seven hits over his seven innings.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

As well, the U.S. Open tennis tournament gets underway on Monday, with Roger Federer (11/5) and Rafael Nadal (5/2) the oddsmakers' top choices on the men's side of the draw. Andy Murray is just back of those two on the list at 7/2 odds, with Novak Djokovic at 14/1, Robin Soderling at 18/1, and Tomas Berdych at 20/1. Andy Roddick is pegged at 22/1 odds to win. On the women's side it's Kim Clijsters listed as the 3/1 favorite, followed by Maria Sharapova at 9/2, and Carolina Wozniacki at 7/1. Victoria Azarenka (8/1) and Venus Williams (10/1) round out the Top 5 on the women's odds list.

**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 09:18 AM

Monday's six-pack

Six best, and six worst hitters in baseball, in terms of percentage of runners on base that they've driven in this season......There are 294 major leaguers who have batted 200+ times this season.

1) ARodriguez NYY........21.3% 294) Quintero Hst 7.5% (9-128)

2) DYoung Min...............20.8% 293) Santiago Det 7.7% (15-194)

3) CGonzalez Col............20.7% 292) McLouth Atl 8.0% (11-138)

4) KMorales LAA...........20.6% 291) Schierholtz SF 8.0% (11-137)

5) NCruz Tex...................20.3% 290) Aviles KC 8.3% (15-180)

6) MRamirez LA.............20.3% 289) Lucroy Mil 8.4% (13-154)

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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend.........

13) Fantasy Football Tip of the Day: Find out what week first round of your playoffs are; you probably don't want QB/WRs who will have a game in Buffalo/New Jersey/Green Bay that week. You'd rather have games in warm weather or a dome. Make sense?

12) When the NFL goes to 18 games in 2012, they should take Labor Day weekend completely off from games, give players/coaches/fans little down time to get ready for the season opener, It would also make both exhibition games good ones, since there wouldn't be one less than a week before a regular season game.

11) Lefthanded batters are 5-39 against Brian Fuentes this season, which is why the Twins went out and got him this week.

10) Bengals cut Antonio Bryant, eating just under $8M in guaranteed $$ they gave him to sign. They probably figure rookie Shipley and Terrell Owens are a bargain, which cuts their losses. We'll see.

9) Donovan McNabb has a bum ankle, may not play in opener against the Cowboys, which would leave Rex Grossman as the Washington QB, with John Beck as his backup. Not the ideal situation.

8) Darrelle Revis' fines for missing first 28 days of camp: $462,644.

7) Aaron Corp was going to be USC's starting QB last year, but he got a broken leg during summer workouts; he transferred to Richmond, and he is now the Spiders' starting QB. Richmond's stadium was just expanded to seat 8,700 fans, a little different than the LA Coliseum.

6) LA Angels have used 107 lineups in their first 131 games.

5) It has been proven that fly balls go an average of ten feet farther when the roof is open at Chase Field in Phoenix. Diamondbacks are thinking about moving the fences back a little, to help their young pitchers.

4) Houston Astros are 42-36 since June 1; they've got nine rookies on their roster. Manager Mills is doing a solid job, but somehow they have to get some better starting pitching to contend in 2011.

3) What a race between Albert Pujols/Joey Votto in NL Triple Crown statistics. Keep in mind Votto plays in a much better hitters'park.
Pujols-- .320 batting average, 35 HRs, 95 RBI
Votto-- .325 batting average, 32 HRs, 93 RBI.

2) Eldrick Woods had a strange tournament at Barclay's: He was -8 thru first 27 holes, +8 thru next 18 holes, then -7 thru the last 27 holes. I'm thinking he's going to have a very big 2011 season.

1) NFL preseason is now basically over; Week 4 exhibition games are a joke, coaches protect against injuries as much as they can. Some teams are in much better shape than others going into the season. We'll take a look at which ones are which over the next 10 days.........

**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 09:30 AM

Bettors' best friend: Monday's wagering tips

Lines to keep an eye on

Athletics at Yankees: Total opened at 9 but has fallen to 8.5.

Brewers at Reds: Total opened at 8.5 but has climbed to 9.

Mets at Braves: Braves opened as -185 favorites but are now -200 at most books.

Nationals at Marlins: Total opened at 9 but has slipped to 8.5.

Angels at Mariners: Angels opened as +110 dogs but are now a slight favorite at most books.

Padres at Diamondbacks: Total opened at 9 but has jumped to 9.5.

Weather to watch

Nationals at Marlins: 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Wind blowing in from center field at 14 mph.

Who's hot

Braves are 40-14 in their last 54 at home.

Pirates are 11-3 in last 14 vs. Cubs.

Reds are 8-1 in their last nine vs. Brewers.

Who's not

Blue Jays are 5-21 in theirt last 26 at Rays.

Athletics are 1-8 in their last nine at Yankees.

Angels are 1-6 in their last seven.

Key stat

53 - Team USA's shooting percentage from the field and the 3-point line after two games of the FIBA World Championship. The U.S. is 78-for-145 from the field and 30-for-57 from behind the arc in scoring easy wins over Croatia and Slovenia.

Injury that shouldn't be overlooked

Coorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to tightness in his groin. The team is hopeful that Tulowitzki will return for Monday's game at San Francisco but he is listed as day-to-day. Tulowitzki is batting .319 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs.

Game of the day

Phillies at Dodgers (125, 6.5)

Notable quotable

"He yelled 'Look out!' at the last second. It landed about two feet from me, and I looked over and I said, 'Hey, I didn't know you cared.' I actually got him to smile a little bit."

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said after disgruntled defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth warned him about an incoming football at training camp. The two have been having a war of words all preseason.

Tips and notes

The Toronto Blue Jays will shut down right-handed pitcher Brandon Morrow for the rest of the season after his next start as a precautionary measure. The Jays are concerned about the increased number of innings Morrow has thrown this season. His 143 1/3 innings is already 18 1/3 more than he pitched last season between the majors and minors. Morrow, 10-6 with a 4.27 ERA and 174 strikeouts, will make his final start of the season Saturday against the Yankees.

The Texas Rangers are making a change in their rotation that will finally give pitcher Cliff Lee a much-needed day extra of rest Lee. Rich Harden will start Friday's series opener in Minnesota, followed by Colby Lewis and C.J. Wilson. Lee will pitch Tuesday and then be off until Sept. 6 against the Blue Jays, a team he hasn't faced this season. Lee, who has thrown every five days since coming to Texas, is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA in his past three starts at Toronto.

Maybe it was gamemanships (at least Redskins fans hope so) when coach Mike Shanahan said Sunday that quarterback Donovan McNabb may not be ready to play in the season opener against the rival Dallas Cowboys. McNabb joked that the team told him he had a sprained ankle last week, but the injury may be more serious than first expected. Regardless, McNabb and backup Rex Grossman will not play in the team's preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals.

**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 09:32 AM

MLB

Monday, August 30

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Oakland's last 22 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Oakland's last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 22 games when playing at home against Oakland
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games at home

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Florida
Washington is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games when playing Washington
Florida is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
NY Mets are 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Atlanta's last 13 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games
Milwaukee is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games

8:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

8:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Houston
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games at home
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. KANSAS CITY
Texas is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home

9:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games at home

10:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home

10:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
LA Angels are 7-18 SU in their last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels

10:15 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games at home
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Colorado

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**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 09:33 AM

MLB
Write-Up

Monday, August 30

Hot pitchers
-- Sanabia is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- Bailey is 2-0, 2.95 in his last three starts. Wolf is 3-1, 3.38 in his last five starts.
-- Atlanta is 7-0 at home with Jurrjens (5-0, 1.71 last five at home).
-- Zambrano is 2-0, 1.89 in his last three starts.
-- Happ is 2-1, 2.92 in his last four starts.
-- Halladay is 6-1, 1.70 in his last seven starts. Kuroda is 1-1, 2.89 in his last four starts.
-- de la Rosa has a 2.57 RA in his last couple starts.

-- Buehrle is 2-1, 3.10 in his last three starts.
-- Cahill is 5-1, 1.34 in his last six starts. Moseley is 4-2, 4.63 in six starts for Bronx.
-- Davis is 5-0, 3.40 in his last six starts. Cecil is 3-1, 3.50 in his last five starts.
-- Rangers won last eight Wilson starts (3-0, 1.61 last three).

Cold pitchers
-- Marquis is 0-7, 10.05 in seven starts this season, but has 1.46 RA in his last two starts; Washington got shut out in both games.
-- Misch is 0-3, 5.50 in three starts for the Mets.
-- Maholm is 0-3, 7.06 in his last four starts.
-- Westbrook is 1-2, 4.06 in five starts for St Louis.
-- Saunders is 0-4, 8.95 in his last four starts. LeBlanc is 2-4, 5.77 in his last six road starts.
-- JSanchez is 1-2, 5.40 in his last four starts.

-- Talbot is 0-6, 6.81 in his last eight starts.
-- Davies is 1-2, 5.61 in his last six starts.
-- ESantana has a 7.13 RA in his last six starts, but Angels are 5-2 in his last seven outings, scoring 45 runs. Pauley is 2-3, 5.96 in his last five starts for the Mariners.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Florida games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Bailey starts stayed under the total.
-- Five of Mets' last six road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Zambrano starts.
-- Under is 14-3 in last seventeen Houston games.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in San Diego's last eight road games.
-- Phillies' last eight games stayed under the total.
-- Last seven Colorado road games stayed under the total.

-- Eight of last eleven Cleveland home games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Moseley starts. 11 of last 13 Oakland road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Toronto games.
-- Five of last seven Texas road games went over the total.
-- Five of last six ESantana starts went over the total.

Hot Teams
-- Nationals won three of their last four games. Florida won three of its last four home games.
-- Astros won six of their last eight games.
-- Reds won 11 of their last 15 games.
-- Colorado won six of its last seven games.
-- Braves are 12-3 in last fifteen home games.
-- Phillies won nine of their last eleven road games.
-- Arizona won last three games, allowing eight runs.

-- Indians won three of their last four games.
-- Bronx won five of its last six home games.
-- Tampa Bay won six of its last eight games.
-- Royals won five of their last seven home games.

Cold Teams
-- Since All-Star break, Mets are 2-13 in game following a win.
-- Pirates have now lost 13 games in a row on the road.
-- Cardinals lost 10 of their last 14 games.
-- Padres lost their last four games, scoring total of eight runs.
-- Giants lost three of their last four games, giving up 36 runs. .

-- White Sox are 7-13 in their last 20 games.
-- Blue Jays lost four of their last five road games.
-- Rangers lost three of their last four games.
-- Oakland is 5-8 in last 13 road games, 1-8 in last nine games in Bronx.
-- Mariners lost six of their last eight games. Angels lost 10 of their last 13 games.

**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 09:37 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Colorado at San Francisco
The Giants look to build on their 8-2 record in Jonathan Sanchez' last 10 starts as a favorite. San Francisco is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-130). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

Game 901-902: Washington at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Marquis) 15.477; Florida (Sanabia) 14.183
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Florida (-175); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+155); Under

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Wolf) 15.205; Cincinnati (Bailey) 15.569
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-145); Over

Game 905-906: NY Mets at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Misch) 16.019; Atlanta (Jurrjens) 15.012
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-200); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+170); Under

Game 907-908: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 13.322; Cubs (Zambrano) 14.834
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-180); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-180); N/A

Game 909-910: St. Louis at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Westbrook) 14.673; Houston (Happ) 13.790
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-125); Under

Game 911-912: San Diego at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (LeBlanc) 14.698; Arizona (Saunders) 15.224
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+125); Over

Game 913-914: Philadelphia at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Halladay) 14.848; LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 16.459
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-145); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+125); Over

Game 915-916: Colorado at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.930; San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.352
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-130); Under

Game 917-918: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Buehrle) 14.360; Cleveland (Talbot) 14.571
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+130); Under

Game 919-920: Oakland at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Cahill) 15.673; NY Yankees (Moseley) 16.995
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-125); Over

Game 921-922: Toronto at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Cecil) 15.882; Tampa Bay (Davis) 15.117
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+120); Over

Game 923-924: Texas at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Wilson) 14.813; Kansas City (Davies) 14.396
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-185); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-185); Under

Game 925-926: LA Angels at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santana) 14.186; Seattle (Pauley) 15.409
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+100); Over

**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 09:51 AM

MLB

Monday, August 30

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Trevor Cahill (14-5, 2.43 ERA), Oakland Athletics

It’s a bummer we probably won’t see Stephen Strasburg pitch for the next year and half, but it’s not like the majors is low on supremely talented young hurlers. Take Cahill for instance. The guy looks like he’s about 13 years old but he’s the one making major league hitters look silly.

The A’s are 5-2 in his last seven appearances and the under is 6-0 in his last six starts. Sluggers struggle to get good wood on his pitches too. Cahill has surrendered just two homers in his last 54 innings pitched.

Carlos Zambrano (5-6, 4.64 ERA), Chicago Cubs

Zambrano’s season is one the righty will like to soon forget but at least he’s trying to go out on a positive note. Big Z is 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA over his last three starts.

"We didn't really have a lot going against (Zambrano). He pitched good," Nationals manager Jim Riggleman told the Associated Press after his club fell to the Cubs 5-4 last week. "He's a little different style pitcher than he was maybe in past years where he was throwing in the high 90s. Today, he was more in the 90 [mph] area but really worked fast, pitched effectively, had quick innings and got ground balls."

Bettors probably should go crazy after his performance against the Nats (7 1/3 IP, 1 R, 8 K, 1 BB). Don’t forget he walked six in six innings against the Padres in his previous outing.

Slumping

Joe Saunders (7-14, 4.76 ERA), Arizona Diamondbacks

Normally, a switch from the American to the National League is a good thing for a struggling pitcher. That hasn’t been the case for this lefty. Saunders is 1-4 since joining the Diamondbacks.

He’s given up four or more runs in each of his last four appearances and the over has cashed in three of those games.

Mitch Talbot (8-11, 4.44 ERA), Cleveland Indians

There isn’t much quality pitching coming from the Indians these days, so it’s tough to really beat up Mitch Talbot. We will anyway.

The 26-year-old Utah native hasn’t given Tribe fans a quality start since June 27. That’s an eight-start stretch.

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds (-150, 9)

If it ain't broke don't fix it, even if it's the Big Retro Machine. Reds manager Dusty Baker is breaking that cardinal rule, and he's using all the parts in the box.

Prior to Sunday's 7-5 series-clinching victory over the Cubs, Baker juggled the lineup to allow Drew Stubbs to bat leadoff for the first time since May. He responded by going 3-for-5 with three runs scored.

Outfielder Jay Bruce, who had been batting leadoff, was moved to fifth in the order and hit his fourth homer of the series. Scheduled starter Edinson Volquez has been struggling, so Baker moved him to the bullpen and replaced him with rookie Travis Wood, who battled his way through five innings.

Unlike the Big Red Machine, no-names are helping this team to a five-game lead over the Cardinals.

"In this series, and a lot of this year, it's been that way," Stubbs said. "Obviously we've had the great things from Joey Votto, Brandon [Phillips] and Scott [Rolen] ... but everybody in the lineup has contributed and helped out at some point or another."

The Reds have feasted on the NL Central (except for the Cards) this season and have won eight of their last nine meetings with the Brewers. They are ripping left-handers to the tune of .307 and catch a familiar southpaw in Randy Wolf.

The Reds should have another breakout game tonight; we just can't tell you which player will do it.

Pick: Reds

Philadelphia Philles at Los Angeles Dodgers (125, 6.5)

There's no place like road for the Phillies, whose change of scenery on this West Coast road trip is doing them good so far in Southern California.

After an embarrassing series sweep at home to the Houston Astros, the Phillies returned the favor to the Padres on Sunday before hopping the short flight to L.A., where the Dodgers are dealing with Manny-gate and the "War of the Roses."

After dropping two straight to the Rockies and seeing Chicago-bound outfielder Manny Ramirez ejected on the first pitch he faced in four days, the Dodgers returned home to a high-profile divorce trial involving its owner that is attracting a circus atmosphere in La-la-land.

The Phillies, meanwhile, are 14-2 against the NL West and are focused on baseball. They send Roy Halladay to the hill to face Hiroki Kuroda, whom they hammered for six earned runs in 1 1/3 innings the last time they met.

Pick: Phillies

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This Day in Baseball
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On August 30 in Baseball History...

1905 - Ty Cobb makes his major league debut, doubling off Jack CheXXXo, as Detroit defeats New York 5-3. The double is the first of his 4,189 hits, a record topped by Pete Rose in 1985.

1906 - After pitching a shutout in his major league debut, right-hander Joe Doyle of the Highlanders becomes the first player to start out with two shutouts when he beats the Nationals, 5-0. Of his 23 lifetime victories, seven will be shutouts. He is nicknamed Slow because of his time-consuming pace on the mound.

1910 - Tom Hughes of the New York Yankees pitched a no-hitter for 9 1/3 innings before giving up a single to Harry Niles of the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees lost 5-0, with Hughes giving up seven hits in 11 innings.

1912 - Earl Hamilton of the St. Louis Browns pitched a 5-1 no-hitter against the Tigers at Detroit.

1916 - Dutch Leonard of the Boston Red Sox pitched a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns for a 4-0 victory.

1918 - The New York Giants beat the Brooklyn Dodgers, 1-0, in a game that took only 57 minutes to play.

1922 - After hitting number 28 in the first inning, Babe Ruth argues too strongly over a called strike on his next at bat, and he is thrown out of the game. He is suspended for the fifth time of the year and is out for three days.

1965 - Following his doctor's advice, Casey Stengel announces his retirement as manager of the Mets. He will head up Mets scouting in California. The 75-year-old Stengel has been in professional baseball since 1910.

1984 - In a 9-3 win over the Twins, Red Sox slugger Jim Rice grounds into his 33rd double play of the season to break the major league record set by Jackie Jensen in 1954. By season's end, Rice will extend his new record to 36.

1986 - Tommy John, 43, and Joe Niekro, 41, pitched a doubleheader for the New York Yankees against Seattle to become the first 40-plus teammate combo to start a doubleheader since Sept. 13, 1933, when the Chicago Cubs' Sam Jones, 41, and Red Faber, 44, pitched against the Philadelphia Athletics. John lost the opener and Niekro won the second game, 3-0.

1987 - Kirby Puckett goes 6-for-6 with two home runs in Minnesota's 10-6 win over Milwaukee, tying the American League record for hits in a nine-inning game. Combined with yesterday's 4-for-5, two-home run performance, Puckett has a major league-record-tying ten hits in two games.

1988 - Kent Tekulve becomes the second pitcher in major league history to appear in 1,000 games by pitching 2 innings in Philadelphia's 7-5 win over San Francisco.

1995 - Detroit teammates Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell play in their 1,914th game together in a 10-7 loss to the White Sox. The pair tie the American League record for most games appeared in together.

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**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 10:00 AM

MLB

Monday, August 30

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Tips and Trends
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Oakland Athletics at New York Yankees [7:05 PM ET]

ATHLETICS: Oakland continues to show grit, as they simply won't go away in the American League West division. The Athletics just won a series on the road against the team they are chasing, the Texas Rangers. Oakland is 65-64 SU this year, thanks to a world class pitching rotation. Time and time again the Athletics have received Quality Start after Quality Start from one of their young pitching phenoms. Oakland is +1.29 and -7.97 units both SU and on the RL this season. Pitcher Trevor Cahill will make the tough road start tonight, as he is 14-5 with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.00 this season. The Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Oakland is 3-8 in their last 11 road games against a right-handed starter. The Athletics are 3-9 in their last 12 games during game 1 of a series. Oakland is 1-6 in their last 7 Monday games. The Athletics are 8-1 in Cahill's last 9 road starts. The Athletics are 5-1 in Cahill's last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Oakland is 14-3 in Cahill's last 17 starts with 4 days of rest. The Athletics are 4-1 in Cahill's last 5 road starts against a team with a winning record. The Athletics are 20-6 in Cahill's last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Oakland is 15-5 in Cahill's last 20 starts against a team with a winning record.

Athletics are 1-5 last 6 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%.
Under is 15-2 last 17 games during game 1 of a series.

Key Injuries - LF Conor Jackson (abdominal) is out.

Projected Score: 5 (SIDE of the Day)

YANKEES: (-130, O/U 9) No team has a better record in baseball than the New York Yankees. However, the Yankees have no margin for error, as they are tied with their division rival, the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. The Yankees are 80-50 SU this year, including an impressive 42-22 SU at home. New York is +2.83 and +17.13 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. Relative newcomer Dustin Moseley will make the home start tonight, as he is 4-2 with an ERA of 4.53 and a WHIP of 1.36 this season. The Yankees are 54-19 in their last 73 home games against a right-handed starter. New York is 83-32 in their last 115 home games. The Yankees are 41-18 in their last 59 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. New York is 1-4 in their last 5 games against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 games during game 1 of a series.

Yankees are 11-4 last 15 games against the American League West.
Over is 5-1 last 6 home games against a team with a losing road record.

Key Injuries - 3B Alex Rodriguez (calf) is out.

Projected Score: 4

Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers [MLB-TV | 10:10 PM ET]

PHILLIES: (-150, O/U 6.5) Philadelphia has played best when few have expected it, against some of the best teams in baseball. The Phillies are coming off an impressive sweep of the San Diego Padres, on the road no less. As a result of their season defining road sweep of the team with the best record in the National League, the Phillies have a 1.5 game lead in the NL Wild Card. Philadelphia has a record of 73-57 SU this year, 2 games behind the Braves in the NL East. Ace pitcher Roy Halladay will take the mound tonight, as he is 16-9 with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 1.02 this year. The Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 road games against a team with a winning record. Philadelphia is 5-1 in their last 6 road games against a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 37-17 in their last 54 games against the National League West. Philadelphia is 2-5 in their last 7 Monday games. The Phillies are 5-0 in Halladay's last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Philadelphia is 5-0 in Halladay's last 5 starts against a team with a winning record. The Phillies are 5-1 in Halladay's last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Philadelphia is 4-1 in Halladay's last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Phillies are 17-5 last 22 games against a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0 last 5 road games against a team with a winning home record.

Key Injuries - LF Ross Gload (groin) is out.

Projected Score: 3 (UNDER-Total of the Day)

DODGERS: Los Angeles is 5.5 games back in the National League Wild Cart standings with a SU record of 67-63 SU. The Dodgers might be one of the most perplexing teams in baseball, as they are getting quality starts from their pitching staff, yet have nothing to show for it. The Dodgers have 32 games left to make a huge move to make the playoffs. Los Angeles is -6.30 and -7.89 units both SU and on the RL overall this season. Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda will make the home start tonight, as he is 9-11 with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 1.22 this season. The Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games against a team with a losing road record. The Dodgers are 38-16 in their last 54 home games against a right-handed starter. Los Angeles is 0-4 in their last 4 Monday games overall. The Dodgers are 11-5 in Kuroda's last 16 home starts against a team with a winning record. Los Angeles is 3-7 in Kuroda's last 10 starts. The Dodgers are 0-4 in Kuroda's last 4 starts against a team with a winning record.

Dodgers are 1-5 last 6 games against the National League East.
Under is 6-1 last 7 games against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.

Key Injuries - SS Rafael Furcal (back) is out.

Projected Score: 2

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**jt4545** · 08-30-2010, 10:02 AM

Thanks dog and good luck

**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 10:39 AM

NP, jt! Good luck to you, too, buddy! Can't wait to see today's menu!

**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 10:40 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 30

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WASHINGTON (56 - 75) at FLORIDA (65 - 64) - 7:10 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. ALEX SANABIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 74-155 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 76-127 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 49-114 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 17-39 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 75-149 (-42.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUIS is 18-30 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 59-81 (-44.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 152-141 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 69-55 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 230-212 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 20-28 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 38-54 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 8-4 (+2.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-5 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 6.37 and a WHIP of 1.708.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-2. (+7.0 units)

ALEX SANABIA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SANABIA is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (62 - 68) at CINCINNATI (75 - 55) - 7:10 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 62-69 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-36 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 62-69 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 20-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 36-22 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 76-55 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 50-36 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 44-31 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 47-22 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CINCINNATI is 76-55 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 32-15 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-30 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WOLF is 127-100 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 19-10 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-1 (+3.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

RANDY WOLF vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WOLF is 9-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.024.
His team's record is 12-5 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-6. (+4.5 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAILEY is 0-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.56 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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NY METS (65 - 65) at ATLANTA (75 - 55) - 7:10 PM
PAT MISCH (L) vs. JAIR JURRJENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 54-92 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 16-30 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 55-93 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-71 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 27-39 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MISCH is 0-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 76-56 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 47-19 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 76-56 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 77-75 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-14 (-15.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-5 (+2.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
10 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+8.9 Units)

PAT MISCH vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MISCH is 0-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 17.06 and a WHIP of 2.686.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JAIR JURRJENS vs. NY METS since 1997
JURRJENS is 6-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (43 - 87) at CHICAGO CUBS (55 - 76) - 8:05 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 43-86 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 3-23 (-18.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-51 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-39 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 48-91 (-27.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 43-86 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-62 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-64 (-28.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-61 (-23.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-32 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-27 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 5-18 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MAHOLM is 18-10 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 56-76 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 138-114 (-45.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-38 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-35 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-38 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 56-76 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-38 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 20-26 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-36 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 163-137 (-40.0 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.
ZAMBRANO is 66-61 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 66-61 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-3 (+11.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
10 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+7.9 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MAHOLM is 7-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.479.
His team's record is 10-2 (+13.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.8 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 11-6 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.405.
His team's record is 15-10 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 16-8. (+7.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (69 - 59) at HOUSTON (59 - 71) - 8:05 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 68-59 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 28-36 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 66-58 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-25 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 39-35 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 12-15 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 59-71 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 41-27 (+18.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-37 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 33-24 (+18.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 59-71 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 105-121 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 50-47 (+24.2 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.
HAPP is 13-2 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-5 (+7.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WESTBROOK is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HAPP is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 9.45 and a WHIP of 2.101.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (76 - 53) at ARIZONA (52 - 79) - 9:40 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAUNDERS is 75-49 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 38-19 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-22 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 76-54 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 38-28 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 74-53 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 49-39 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 6-0 (+7.1 Units) against the money line after getting shut out this season.
SAN DIEGO is 33-21 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 52-80 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 49-76 (-30.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 66-81 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-46 (-22.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 17-34 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 50-79 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 31-53 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 86-133 (-40.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 10-5 (+4.3 Units) against ARIZONA this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LEBLANC is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SAUNDERS is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.89 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (73 - 57) at LA DODGERS (67 - 64) - 10:10 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-11 (-12.1 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
LA DODGERS are 70-37 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 43-14 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-34 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-67 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games in August games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 83-64 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 69-64 (-5.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 69-64 (-5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 9-18 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 41-46 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-24 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HALLADAY is 3-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
KURODA is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 0.874.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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COLORADO (68 - 61) at SAN FRANCISCO (72 - 59) - 10:15 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 6-17 (-10.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
COLORADO is 25-40 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 90-103 (-27.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-40 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 41-45 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 30-37 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 92-55 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 144-87 (+57.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 159-132 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-36 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 175-106 (+43.2 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 160-134 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SANCHEZ is 12-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 41-29 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-27 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-5 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 6-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 0.964.
His team's record is 7-0 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.1 units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.64 and a WHIP of 1.614.
His team's record is 6-4 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (70 - 60) at CLEVELAND (53 - 77) - 7:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. MITCH TALBOT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-30 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 226-186 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-44 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-23 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 119-175 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 64-83 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 109-158 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 43-61 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-26 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 8-4 (+6.6 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BUEHRLE is 11-15 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 20-20 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 19-19. (-2.2 units)

MITCH TALBOT vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
TALBOT is 3-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.57 and a WHIP of 0.913.
His team's record is 3-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (65 - 64) at NY YANKEES (80 - 50) - 7:05 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. DUSTIN MOSELEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 35-51 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 154-82 (+38.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 84-33 (+27.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 65-64 (+2.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 44-43 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 33-33 (+13.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 234-162 (+67.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 64-59 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 105-102 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CAHILL is 17-6 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CAHILL is 9-3 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
CAHILL is 17-5 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CAHILL is 10-4 (+7.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-1 (+3.3 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CAHILL is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DUSTIN MOSELEY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MOSELEY is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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TORONTO (68 - 62) at TAMPA BAY (80 - 50) - 7:10 PM
BRETT CECIL (L) vs. WADE DAVIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 80-50 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 155-81 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 118-83 (+30.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 156-84 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 168-96 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-13 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 85-42 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 145-153 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
TORONTO is 68-63 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 35-22 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 29-23 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 42-38 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 57-46 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 33-28 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 36-32 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CECIL is 14-8 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CECIL is 8-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
CECIL is 7-2 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CECIL is 10-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-6 (+1.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

BRETT CECIL vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CECIL is 4-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

WADE DAVIS vs. TORONTO since 1997
DAVIS is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TEXAS (73 - 57) at KANSAS CITY (55 - 75) - 8:10 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 22-26 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIES is 35-33 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 8-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 7-1 (+10.1 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. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 157-120 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 122-92 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 109-83 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-22 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WILSON is 20-6 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 20-6 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 14-2 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 62-81 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 207-313 (-93.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 111-155 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 78-119 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-55 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 120-172 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-1 (+3.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WILSON is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 0.778.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

KYLE DAVIES vs. TEXAS since 1997
DAVIES is 0-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.62 and a WHIP of 2.083.
His team's record is 0-6 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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LA ANGELS (63 - 68) at SEATTLE (51 - 79) - 10:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. DAVID PAULEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 63-69 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 60-69 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 41-51 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 98-97 (+5.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-25 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 78-73 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 266-246 (-70.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 52-78 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 11-27 (-17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 51-76 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 10-3 (+6.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.5 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SANTANA is 7-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.237.
His team's record is 11-7 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+1.2 units)

DAVID PAULEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PAULEY is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 10.39 and a WHIP of 2.079.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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**Udog** · 08-30-2010, 11:52 AM

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, 8/30/2010

WASHINGTON at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
MARQUIS: WASHINGTON 8-27 after allowing 2 runs or less
SANABIA: FLORIDA 19-8 after 6 consecutive games versus division rivals

MILWAUKEE at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
WOLF: MILWAUKEE 1-12 revenging a home blowout loss vs opponent of 8 runs or more
BAILEY: CINCINNATI 20-7 at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

NY METS at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
MISCH: 0-11 TSR in night games
JURRJENS: ATLANTA 10-0 after 5 straight games where they stranded 7 or less runners on base

PITTSBURGH at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
MAHOLM: 18-10 TSR against division opponents
ZAMBRANO: CHICAGO CUBS 7-19 after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

ST LOUIS at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
WESTBROOK: ST LOUIS 18-25 in road games in night games
HAPP: HAPP 10-0 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

SAN DIEGO at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
LEBLANC: SAN DIEGO 11-1 as a road favorite of -125 to -175
SAUNDERS: ARIZONA 15-29 after a game with a combined score of 15 runs or more

PHILADELPHIA at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
HALLADAY: PHILADELPHIA 10-1 in road games in August
KURODA: LA DODGERS 5-16 in home games off 2 straight road losses against a division rival

COLORADO at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
DE LA ROSA: COLORADO 0-10 in road games after having won 3 of their last 4 games
SANCHEZ: 12-4 TSR in night games

CHI WHITE SOX at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
BUEHRLE: CHI WHITE SOX 12-3 after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less
TALBOT: CLEVELAND 9-22 in home games after 6 or more consecutive home games

OAKLAND at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
CAHILL: 9-2 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
MOSELEY: NY YANKEES 0-6 after a game with a combined score of 3 runs or less

TORONTO at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
CECIL: 7-2 TSR after a loss
DAVIS: TORONTO 7-0 OVER in road games after a game where they stranded 3 or less runners on base

TEXAS at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
WILSON: 14-2 TSR in night games
DAVIES: KANSAS CITY 3-17 after 6 or more consecutive road games

LA ANGELS at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
SANTANA: LA ANGELS 12-22 after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
PAULEY: SEATTLE 17-9 after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less

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