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    Five steps to safely bet MLB Spring Training action

    Betting MLB Spring Training is right up there with eating that week-old slice of pizza at the back of your fridge and lending your car to that sweet girl with the tramp stamp you met at the bar last night (she said she had to pick up her aunt from the hospital) – not the best idea.

    But for those of you dealing with massive intestinal discomfort or the ones describing your 1997 Isuzu Trooper to the local police, you know that sometimes you just can’t help yourself.

    If you are going to bet on Cactus and Grapefruit League action this spring, at least follow these guidelines.

    Do your homework

    Like betting any preseason sport, you have to know what the gameplan is before even thinking of putting your hard-earned coin on the line. Read, read and read some more.

    “One advantage that bettors have in these exhibition games is information,” Covers Expert Matt Fargo says. “Similar to NFL preseason games where coaches give out their player rotations and game plans, managers in baseball are very up front on how long starters will be pitching for and what sort of lineups they are going with.”

    Listen to what the manager is hoping to accomplish this spring: Is he working in prospects or trying to sure up the rotation? And study up on key players and how they approach spring ball: Do they pace themselves in March or come out swinging? We hate to sound like a public service announcement, but “The more you know…”


    Start cautiously

    The first few games of spring training might as well be a high school science fair. Managers are experimenting with lineups and rotations, mixing this guy with that guy and swapping bodies like he’s rolling out hockey lines.

    Players are also a tough read in the opening slate of exhibition games. Some guys are easing into the action, others are battling for positions, and others are just trying to stay healthy. Keep an ear to the base paths or sit back and watch how a manager is treating the first weeks of spring ball.


    Find the right pitching matchups

    As Spring Training marches on, starting pitchers take on more and more work. Guys will go at least five innings, giving you a pretty good idea of what to expect from the staff. The best situation is when you have an ace matched up against a No. 4 or No. 5 starter, or a young prospect trying to break into the bigs. Managers aren’t quick to change up pitchers in the spring, even if a guy is getting hammered.


    Betting the “better” team

    Roster depth and a surplus of talent can go a long way in Spring Training. Since veterans tend to limit themselves in the exhibition slate, knowing who’s behind them is imperative to betting spring baseball.

    A talent-loaded lineup can make up for the absence of one or two big bats, while a shallow roster struggles without those elite hitters at the plate. It’s the reason a club like Detroit always seems to excel in spring ball, posting a collective 61-33 record the past four spring sessions.


    Ride hot teams, fade cold ones

    There is almost zero consistency in Spring Training, so when you start to see a pattern – winning or losing – jump on it. Managers couldn’t care less about the results, so don’t expect them to rush to right the ship if their club struggles in the spring. And if a team is winning, the skip must be doing something right and will only tweak minor details.
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

  • #2
    American League East preview: Yanks look build off strong offseason


    The AL East is always a deep and talented division.

    The defending World Series champions are Boston, the free agency champions are New York, and a potential sleeper team is Tampa Bay. The Orioles have recently become a playoff threat and the Blue Jays were actually the favorite to win this division just one year ago.

    Baltimore Orioles (2013: 85-77, +37 units, 75-78-9 over/under)

    Division odds: 15/1
    Season win total: 81.5

    Why bet the Orioles: This is a deep lineup if Nick Markakis can stay healthy. Manny Machado, Chris Davis and Adam Jones form a nice 2-3-4 order in the lineup. Defensively they can rely on JJ Hardy and his gold glove and Matt Wieters is the best defensive catcher in baseball. The rotation got a boost when they signed Ubaldo Jimenez. They also have their usual arms in the bullpen which provide for good mix and match situations late in games.

    Why not bet the Orioles: Their starting pitching rotation is full of question marks. Miguel Gonzalez and Bud Norris both posted ERAs over 4.00 in the second half of the season, while the fifth starter spot is undecided. While the bullpen has good arms, it doesn't have Jim Johnson - who was traded to Oakland -, so Tommy Hunter may need to step up. The bench is lacking as well with Jemile Weeks and Henry Urrutia the only options to be counted on.

    Season win total pick: Under 81.5

    Boston Red Sox (2013: 97-65, +1,864 units, 74-84-1 over/under)

    Division odds: 7/4
    Season win total: 88

    Why bet the Red Sox: Last year's defending World Series champions, returns their offensive lineup almost completely intact, with a slight upgrade at catcher with AJ Pierzynski. Jackie Bradley Jr. will be an improvement from last year although he won't be Jacoby Ellsbury. The rotation is good with Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz leading the way. Koji Uehera was a god-send out of the bullpen last season, posting incredible numbers.

    Why not bet the Red Sox: A lot broke right for Boston last year. They will miss Ellsbury at the top of the lineup as well and Xander Bogaerts will try to hold down the shortstop position. The back end of the rotation is questionable as Ryan Dempster's departure raises issues. The team caught some breaks last year with their longest losing streak being just three games. A lot of older players on this team might now feel fat and happy after winning a title last season.

    Season win total pick: Under 88

    New York Yankees (2013: 85-77, +454 units, 67-85-10 over/under)

    Division odds: 12/5
    Season win total: 87

    Why bet the Yankees: As usual, they had a strong off-season with the additions of Carlos Beltran, Jacoby Ellsbury and Brian McCann. They also had addition by subtraction with the suspension of A-Rod. Derek Jeter's pending retirement could be a motivating factor for the Yanks. Kelly Johnson was also a nice addition as he can play several positions. CC Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda and Masahiro Tanaka will provide a nice 1-2-3 order in the rotation. If Michael Pineda can get healthy, he'll be a productive piece for them as well. David Robertson isn't Mariano Rivera, but he is a solid closer.

    Why not bet the Yankees: The rest of the bullpen is suspect outside of Robertson. Ass for the starting rotation, Kuroda slowed down during the end of the season and Sabathia is also coming off a rough season in which he allowed the most earned runs in the league last year. This is an aging team, so injuries and extended stays on the disabled list is always a concern.

    Season win total pick: Over 87

    Tampa Bay Rays (2013: 92-71, +71 units, 76-78-9 over/under)

    Division odds: 7/4
    Season win total: 88

    Why bet the Rays: The Rays have won 90 or more games in each of the past four seasons and could do so again with magnificent starting pitching. David Price, Alex Cobb, Matt Moore, Chris Archer and Jeremy Hellickson all back for the the deepest rotation in baseball. Evan Longoria is back as well to hold down the hot corner and stabilize the lineup. Wil Myers was the first player to lead AL rookies in RBI with less than 90 games played since the late 1940's.

    Why not bet the Rays: The back end of the bullpen is a problem again. They signed Heath Bell and Juan Carlos Oviedo who have closing experience, but aren't the answer at that position. Certain parts of the offensive lineup - which struggled to score at times last season - is weak and so is the bench. This lineup does not steal bases and often has a hard time manufacturing runs.

    Season win total pick: Over 88

    Toronto Blue Jays (2013: 74-88, -1,080 units, 79-80-3 over/under)

    Division odds: 15/1
    Season win total: 79.5

    Why bet the Jays: Toronto was the favorite to win the East last year and although they underachieved, they still have a solid nucleus of Jose Reyes, Melky Cabrera and Jose Bautista. If Edwin Encarnacion, Brett Lawrie and Adam Lind can live up to their potential, then this offensive lineup will be fierce. Mark Buehrle is the picture of consistency with at least 10 wins and 200 innings for 13 straight seasons. Casey Janssen is an underrated closer and recorded a solid 2.56 ERA and 0.99 WHIP last year.

    Why not bet the Jays: Last year did happen and the best team money could buy did not win ballgames. Encarnacion, Lawrie, Lind and Colby Rasmus are all inconsistent. The back-end of the rotation is up in the air with Esmil Rogers and J.A. Happ, the front-runners to nap the last two starting spots. Brandon Morrow has injury issues and he will need to stay healthy in order to solidify the third spot in the pitching rotation.

    Season win total pick: Over 79.5
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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    • #3
      Handicappers share favorite MLB season win total picks


      MLB season win totals hit the board in Nevada last week, with Atlantis sportsbook in Reno posting their odds Thursday and the LVH Superbook in Las Vegas jumping in Sunday night.

      We asked some of Covers Experts’ sharpest baseball handicappers to share their favorite MLB season win total plays before the first pitch goes out at the end of March.

      Will Rogers - Los Angeles Angels (Under 84.5)

      The Halos finished last season with a record of 78-84 and they might just struggle to make a significant improvement in the coming season. Josh Hamilton and Albert Pujols appear to have their best days behind them and it's unlikely that their production will justify their enormous salaries.

      Jered Weaver only managed to win 11 games while struggling through injuries last season and the Angels were fortunate that C.J. Wilson stepped up, winning 17 games. Once you get past their No. 1 and 2 starters, the rest of the rotation doesn't inspire much confidence. This team should face many of the same problems that it did last season, and I'd bet under 84.5 wins.

      Matt Fargo – Los Angeles Dodgers (Under 92.5)

      This is a classic situation of a team’s win total being overinflated. The Dodgers finished with 92 wins last season and, while they are expected to easily win the National League West again, this is not a good number posted, as it’s simply too high.

      Of the six division winners from last season, five of them are seeing win totals for this year lower than the amount of games they won last season and Los Angeles is the lone exception. We will grab the Under here as I feel it has the best value on the board of the opening numbers.

      Steve Merril – Cleveland Indians (Under 82.5)

      The rotation has a lot of questions with Corey Kluber, Zach McAllster and Josh Tomlin on the back end. Cleveland's bullpen is relying on John Axford, who lost his closing job with Milwaukee. The offensive lineup is about the same and was mediocre last year. A lot will have to go right for the Tribe in order for the Indians to finish above .500 this season.

      Jesse Schule – Philadelphia Phillies (Under 78)

      The Phillies finished with 73 wins last season and I think things are going to have to get worse before they get better in Philadelphia. They have been shopping Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee, and the rest of their rotation leaves a lot to be desired. Veterans Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins are not the players they used to be, and between the three of them they account for over 46 million against the salary cap. There is still a giant mess to clean up in Philly, and I think it's a little too optimistic to think they will improve on last season's record.”

      Doc’s Sports – Boston Red Sox (Under 87.5)

      World Series hangover, no Jacoby Ellsbury, lots of aging veterans and I don't see the pitching staff being able to reproduce the same numbers again. They're also in the toughest division in baseball where the Yankees and Rays improved their teams. They'll be in the mix again, but getting to 88 wins is going to be tough.

      Brian Power – Philadelphia Phillies (Under 78)

      Last year saw the club outperform its Pythagorean win expectation, somewhat significantly so. Using the formula derived by Bill James, the Phillies should have only been a 65-win team in 2013. They won 73 games. For starters, this team is not better than last year and outperforming one's Pythagorean win expectation usually signals a downturn for the next season. I don't see this team even winning 70 games, let alone 78.

      Marc Lawrence – Pittsburgh Pirates (Under 86.5)

      After 20 consecutive losing seasons the Pirates finally broke on through to the other side with 94 victories last year. The last time they topped the 90-win plateau, they followed up with a 75-win effort the following year (1993). The loss of innings-eater A.J. Burnett to the Phillies cements it.
      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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      • #4
        Atlantis sportsbook first to post 2014 MLB season win totals


        One of the sure signs of spring in Reno, Nevada is the first MLB win totals of the season hitting the board at the Atlantis sportsbook.

        Steve Mikkelson, sportsbook manager at Atlantis, has been the first one in the industry to post MLB season win totals for some time now, doing it again with Thursday’s release of the popular Over/Under props for each of the 30 major league clubs. Mikkelson says every year is different and presents its own unique challenges.

        “For me, the parts I struggle with the most are those teams that didn’t play up to expectations and those that exceeded expectations last year,” Mikkelson tells Covers. “You’re trying to figure out if they’re for real and will that continue going forward.”

        Teams like the San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Los Angeles Angels forced Mikkelson to check and recheck his numbers before officially opening wagering on Thursday afternoon.

        Overall, the one division that gave him the most headaches was the National League West. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the NL West and earned Mikkelson’s highest season win total at 92.5, which is still behind the 2011 Philadelphia Phillies, who saw win totals as high as 97. Last season, the Detroit Tigers earned to loftiest win total at 94.5, finishing just Under at 93-69 in 2013.

        “How high can you go with the Dodgers? Everyone is expecting them to win and anything less than a World Series will be a disappointment for the team and the fans,” says Mikkelson. “You really have to find that number that will bring balance.”

        The Dodgers’ California rivals, the Giants, are also a tough team to peg. Due to San Francisco’s closeness to Northern Nevada, Mikkelson says the Giants are often the most-bet team on the win totals board. That’s an even stickier situation when you consider how up-and-down San Francisco has been in recent years.

        “They have a down year, then win the World Series. Then have a down year, then win the World Series,” Mikkelson says of the Giants, who have a win total of 86.5. “Where are they this year? I do know everyone is going to bet them Over though.”

        Another California club that could be a wild card when it comes to season win totals are the Los Angeles Angels. The Halos boast one of the best teams in the bigs – on paper – but due to injuries and a decline in starting pitcher, L.A. wasn’t able to meet the expectations set last season.

        The Atlantis opened the Angels with a season win total of 89.5 in 2013, and the team put in a disappointing 78-84 campaign. This time around, Mikkelson isn’t going as high as last year but does expect an improvement from last season's efforts, tabbing the Halos at 84.5 wins.

        “There is so much talent and such a big payroll. But, as we’ve seen, big payrolls rarely win World Series,” he says. “Is Albert Pujols going to be hurt again all year? Can Josh Hamilton get back to his form? Jered Weaver is losing zip on his fastball every season. And they still have one of the best players in baseball in Mike Trout.”

        At the bottom of the board, in terms of expected season wins, sit the lowly Houston Astros. Last year, Mikkelson painted the Astros with a 59.5 win total – the lowest number he can remember booking. He’s breaking that all-time low with a 57.5 season win total for Houston in 2014.

        “Besides just being terrible, there’s a big problem for the Astros this season,” says Mikkelson. “They’re a better team, in my eyes, but the rest of the American League West has gotten better too. The Mariners will be better, the Angels should rebound and the Rangers and A’s win continue to play good baseball. Those four other teams have gotten better, so I don’t know where the Astros are getting those wins from.”

        The biggest movers and shakers on the MLB season win total board, in terms of difference between last year’s win expectations and this season, are the World Champion Boston Red Sox – 79.5 in 2013 to 87.5 in 2014 – and the Pittsburgh Pirates – 79 in 2013 to 86.5 in 2014. The Chicago Cubs went from 72 in 2013 to 65.5 this year, and the Toronto Blue Jays dropped from 86.5 in 2013 to 77.5 for this upcoming season.

        Here’s the full list of 2014 MLB season win totals from the Atlantis Resort Spa Sportsbook in Reno, Nevada:

        Arizona Diamondbacks - 81 (over -110/under -110)

        Atlanta Braves - 86.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Baltimore Orioles - 80.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Boston Red Sox - 87.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Chicago Cubs - 65.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Chicago White Sox - 76.5 (over -105/under -115)

        Cincinnati Reds - 87.5 (over -105/under -115)

        Cleveland Indians - 82.5 (over -105/under -115)

        Colorado Rockies - 76.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Detroit Tigers - 91.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Houston Astros - 57.5 (over -115/under -105)

        Kansas City Royals - 85.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Los Angeles Angels - 84.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Los Angeles Dodgers - 92.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Miami Marlins - 66.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Milwaukee Brewers - 78.5 (over -105/under -115)

        Minnesota Twins - 65.5 (over -105/under -115)

        New York Mets - 71.5 (over -110/under -120)

        New York Yankees - 83.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Oakland Athletics - 86.5 (over -115/under -105)

        Philadelphia Phillies - 78 (over -110/under -110)

        Pittsburgh Pirates - 86.5 (over -105/under -110)

        San Diego Padres - 76.5 (over -110/under -110)

        San Francisco Giants - 86.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Seattle Mariners - 80 (over -110/under -110)

        St. Louis Cardinals - 90.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Tampa Bay Rays - 88.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Texas Rangers - 86.5 (over -110/under -110)

        Toronto Blue Jays - 77.5 (over -115/under -105)

        Washington Nationals - 90.5 (over -110/under -110)
        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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        • #5
          Rockies scrambling for starter with Chacin out


          The Colorado Rockies began spring training with four starters set in their rotation and several pitchers competing for the fifth spot.

          But the shoulder injury to right-hander Jhoulys Chacin has created an additional opening in the rotation at the outset of the season.

          Chacin has a strain and inflammation in his right shoulder, but an MRI last Monday revealed no structural damage. He began using resistance bands on Friday, the first step toward light throwing. Chacin had not thrown a bullpen session before being shut down, and it is uncertain when he will be ready to do so.

          Hence, Chacin, a candidate to pitch on Opening Day at the Miami Marlins on March 31 along with left-hander Jorge De La Rosa, will miss his first regular season start and likely more as he builds up arm strength. Barring a setback, mid-April seems a more realistic time for Chacin to launch his 2014 season.

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          Dodgers OF Kemp cleared to start running


          GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp's recovery from October ankle surgery moved to another phase this weekend as he was cleared to increase his on-field activities.

          Kemp has been limited to running on a treadmill, taking batting practice and fielding ground balls in the outfield through the first three weeks of spring training. But the latest MRI and examination of his left ankle showed sufficient healing for him to increase that activity and begin doing some running on the field.

          "Stan (Conte, Dodgers' vice president of medical services) categorized this as step five of seven steps," manager Don Mattingly said. "There's still a couple stages to go through before he's ready to play in games."

          Mattingly and Kemp emphasized that there is still no timetable for when Kemp will be cleared to take that step.

          "Your guess is better than mine," Kemp said. "Honestly, it's a feeling thing.


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          No timetable for Greinke's return


          There is no timetable for when Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke will return from a strained right calf, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday.

          Greinke sustained the injury Thursday. He made just four pitches against two batters in his spring-training debut before exiting with the injury. He played catch and walked without limping Friday.

          Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Sunday his status has not changed.

          Greinke caused somewhat of a stir last week when he said he had no interest in traveling to Australia for the Dodgers' season-opening, two-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

          But the Dodgers' No. 2 starter backtracked on Thursday, saying he would like to make a start in Sydney. He is likely to pitch in Australia if he is healthy but the injury clouds those plans.


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          Marlins' Fernandez starting Opening Day


          Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond named right-hander Jose Fernandez the Opening Day starter, making him the youngest pitcher to start a team's first game of the season in seven years.

          Fernandez is the reigning National League Rookie of the Year who finished third in the Cy Young Award voting last season.

          Fernandez, who will be 21 years and 274 days old when the Marlins open the season March 31 against the Colorado Rockies, will be the youngest Opening Day starter since the Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez in 2007. Hernandez was 20 years and 359 days old.

          Previously, the youngest Opening Day starter in Marlins history was Josh Beckett, who was 22 years and 320 days old in 2003.

          Fernandez went 12-6 with a 2.19 ERA with 187 strikeouts in 172 2/3 innings last season.


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          Indians acquire Sellers from Dodgers


          The Cleveland Indians acquired infielder Justin Sellers from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations on Sunday.

          To make room for Sellers on the 40-man roster, the Indians designated infielder David Cooper for assignment.

          Sellers, 28, played 82 games for the Dodgers over the last three seasons.

          Last season, Sellers batted .270 with 26 doubles, four triples, six home runs and 65 RBIs in 89 games with Class AAA Albuquerque. He also batted .188 with a double, a home run and two RBI in 27 games with the Dodgers.

          Sellers has played 608 minor-league games at shortstop, 170 at second base and 35 at third base. For the Dodgers, he played 50 games at shortstop, 15 at second base and 13 at third base.
          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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          • #6
            Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

            03/02/14 8-*4-*0 66.67% +*1855 Detail

            Totals 8-*4-*0 66.67% +1855


            Monday, March 3

            Game Score Status Pick Amount

            Boston - 1:05 PM ET Boston -106 500
            Pittsburgh -

            Houston - 1:05 PM ET Miami -120 500
            Miami -

            NY Mets - 1:05 PM ET NY Mets +116 500
            Atlanta -

            Philadelphia - 1:05 PM ET Tampa Bay -125 500
            Tampa Bay -

            St. Louis - 1:05 PM ET Detroit -120 500
            Detroit -

            Washington - 1:05 PM ET NY Yankees -117 500
            NY Yankees -

            Chi. Cubs - 3:05 PM ET Milwaukee -120 500
            Milwaukee -

            Cleveland - 3:05 PM ET Cleveland +111 500
            Texas -

            Kansas City - 3:05 PM ET Kansas City +104 500
            Chi. White Sox -

            LA Dodgers - 3:05 PM ET Oakland -117 500
            Oakland -

            San Diego - 3:05 PM ET San Francisco -125 500
            San Francisco -
            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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            • #7
              LVH posts 2014 Division Odds

              February 25, 2014


              Odds provided by the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino (LVH) SuperBook

              2014 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DIVISION ODDS

              NL EAST DIVISION

              NATIONALS 1/1

              BRAVES 1/1

              PHILLIES 12/1

              METS 25/1

              MARLINS 30/1

              2013 Winner: Atlanta Braves

              NL CENTRAL DIVISION

              CARDINALS 4/7

              REDS 9/2

              PIRATES 7/2

              BREWERS 10/1

              CUBS 60/1

              2013 Winner: St. Louis Cardinals

              NL WEST DIVISION

              DODGERS 5/14

              GIANTS 9/2

              DIAMONDBACKS 12/1

              PADRES 9/1

              ROCKIES 20/1

              2013 Winner: Los Angeles Dodgers

              AL EAST DIVISION

              RED SOX 9/5

              RAYS 9/5

              YANKEES 5/2

              ORIOLES 10/1

              BLUE JAYS 18/1

              2013 Winner: Boston Red Sox

              AL CENTRAL DIVISION

              TIGERS 4/11

              INDIANS 13/2

              ROYALS 13/2

              WHITE SOX 8/1

              TWINS 30/1

              2013 Winner: Detroit Tigers

              AL WEST DIVISION

              ATHLETICS 8/5

              RANGERS 9/4

              ANGELS 7/4

              MARINERS 12/1

              ASTROS 75/1

              2013 Winner: Oakland Athletics

              **IN CASE OF TIE--MLB TIEBREAKER WILL DETERMINE DIVISION WINNER**

              **TEAMS MUST PLAY AT LEAST 160 REGULAR SEASON GAMES FOR ACTION

              2014 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL FUTURE ODDS

              2014 WORLD SERIES ODDS

              DODGERS 5/1

              TIGERS 7/1

              CARDINALS 7/1

              NATIONALS 10/1

              RED SOX 12/1

              ANGELS 15/1

              YANKEES 12/1

              RANGERS 15/1

              A'S 15/1

              BRAVES 15/1

              RAYS 12/1

              GIANTS 20/1

              PIRATES 25/1

              REDS 30/1

              INDIANS 40/1

              ORIOLES 40/1

              ROYALS 40/1

              BLUE JAYS 40/1

              MARINERS 40/1

              WHITE SOX 40/1

              PADRES 50/1

              PHILLIES 60/1

              DIAMONDBACKS 60/1

              BREWERS 60/1

              ROCKIES 60/1

              CUBS 100/1

              METS 100/1

              MARLINS 100/1

              TWINS 100/1

              ASTROS 200/1


              2014 NATIONAL LEAGUE PENNANT ODDS

              DODGERS 2/1

              CARDINALS 3/1

              NATIONALS 5/1

              BRAVES 6/1

              GIANTS 10/1

              PIRATES 12/1

              REDS 15/1

              PADRES 25/1

              PHILLIES 30/1

              DIAMONDBACKS 30/1

              BREWERS 30/1

              ROCKIES 30/1

              CUBS 50/1

              METS 50/1

              MARLINS 50/1

              2014 AMERICAN LEAGUE PENNANT ODDS

              TIGERS 7/2

              RED SOX 6/1

              YANKEES 6/1

              RAYS 6/1

              ANGELS 7/1

              RANGERS 7/1

              A'S 7/1

              INDIANS 20/1

              ORIOLES 20/1

              ROYALS 20/1

              BLUE JAYS 20/1

              MARINERS 20/1

              WHITE SOX 20/1

              TWINS 50/1

              ASTROS 100/1
              Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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              • #8
                Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

                03/03/14 6-*5-*0 54.55% +*280 Detail
                03/02/14 8-*4-*0 66.67% +*1855 Detail

                Totals 14-*9-*0 60.87% +2135


                Tuesday, March 4

                Game Score Status Pick Amount

                Minnesota - 1:05 PM ET Miami -115 500
                Miami -

                Pittsburgh - 1:05 PM ET Detroit -126 500
                Detroit -

                Tampa Bay - 1:05 PM ET Tampa Bay +111 500
                Boston -

                Washington - 1:05 PM ET Atlanta -115 500
                Atlanta -

                Houston - 1:10 PM ET Houston +111 500
                NY Mets -

                Arizona - 3:05 PM ET San Diego -115 500
                San Diego -

                Chi. White Sox - 3:05 PM ET Cleveland -120 500
                Cleveland -

                Cincinnati - 3:05 PM ET Kansas City -115 500
                Kansas City -

                Seattle - 3:05 PM ET Seattle +111 500
                LA Dodgers -

                Texas - 3:05 PM ET LA Angels -125 500
                LA Angels -

                San Francisco - 3:10 PM ET Colorado -115 500
                Colorado -

                Toronto - 6:35 PM ET Toronto +102 500
                Philadelphia -

                Baltimore - 7:05 PM ET Baltimore +111 500
                NY Yankees -
                Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                • #9
                  Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

                  03/04/14 9-*4-*0 69.23% +*2395 Detail
                  03/03/14 6-*5-*0 54.55% +*280 Detail
                  03/02/14 8-*4-*0 66.67% +*1855 Detail

                  Totals 23-*13-*0 63.89% +4530

                  Wednesday, March 5

                  Game Score Status Pick Amount

                  Atlanta - 1:05 PM ET Atlanta -101 500
                  Philadelphia -

                  Boston - 1:05 PM ET Boston +101 500
                  St. Louis -

                  Detroit - 1:05 PM ET Detroit -116 500
                  Houston -

                  NY Yankees - 1:05 PM ET Tampa Bay -106 500
                  Tampa Bay -

                  Pittsburgh - 1:05 PM ET Toronto -113 500
                  Toronto -

                  LA Angels - 3:05 PM ET San Francisco -118 500
                  San Francisco -

                  Cleveland - 3:05 PM ET Cleveland +107 500
                  Seattle -

                  Oakland - 3:05 PM ET Oakland +101 500
                  Milwaukee -

                  San Diego - 3:05 PM ET Chi. White Sox -119 500
                  Chi. White Sox -

                  Kansas City - 3:10 PM ET Kansas City +106 500
                  Arizona -

                  Baltimore - 7:05 PM ET Minnesota -115 500
                  Minnesota -

                  LA Dodgers - 9:05 PM ET Cincinnati -115 500
                  Cincinnati -
                  Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                  • #10
                    2014 Season WLT Pct Units Rank

                    ATS Picks 33-*24-*1 57.89% +*3525 138 of 1893

                    Thursday, March 6

                    Game Score Status Pick Amount

                    Boston - 1:05 PM ET Boston -114 500
                    Miami -

                    NY Mets - 1:05 PM ET NY Mets -106 500
                    Houston -

                    Tampa Bay - 1:05 PM ET Baltimore -111 500
                    Baltimore -

                    Toronto - 1:05 PM ET Toronto +101 500
                    Pittsburgh -

                    St. Louis - 1:05 PM ET Minnesota -106 500
                    Minnesota -

                    Chi. Cubs - 3:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs +107 500
                    Cleveland -

                    Cincinnati - 3:05 PM ET Cincinnati +105 500
                    San Francisco -

                    Colorado - 3:05 PM ET Milwaukee -118 500
                    Milwaukee -

                    LA Dodgers - 3:05 PM ET LA Angels -112 500
                    LA Angels -

                    Texas - 3:05 PM ET Texas -101 500
                    San Diego -

                    Oakland - 3:10 PM ET Oakland +100 500
                    Arizona -

                    Washington - 6:05 PM ET Atlanta -112 500
                    Atlanta -
                    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                    • #11
                      Royals' Hochevar shut down with elbow sprain


                      Kansas City Royals right-hander Luke Hochevar has a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow that is expected to sideline him for at least two months.

                      Hochevar suffered the injury on Monday while pitching to the last batter he faced in a two-inning stint against the Chicago White Sox in a spring training game. Tests on Tuesday confirmed the sprain.

                      "His second-to-the-last pitch against the White Sox he felt a twinge in his elbow," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "He ended up throwing a cutter to strike the guy out. He felt OK coming in, but the next day it was real stiff and sore."

                      Yost hopes that Hochevar will be able to return in late May or early June. In the short term, he will not do any throwing for two to three weeks.

                      "We were a little nervous that it could have been worse," Yost said.

                      Hochevar made 58 relief appearances last year for the Royals and posted a 5-2 record with a 1.92 ERA and two saves.
                      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                      • #12
                        Saturday, March 8

                        Game Score Status Pick Amount

                        Minnesota - 1:05 PM ET Minnesota +109 500
                        Toronto -

                        NY Mets - 1:05 PM ET Detroit -117 500
                        Detroit -

                        Pittsburgh - 1:05 PM ET Tampa Bay -123 500
                        Tampa Bay -

                        Chi. Cubs - 3:05 PM ET Cincinnati -117 500
                        Cincinnati -

                        Cleveland - 3:05 PM ET San Diego -112 500
                        San Diego -

                        Kansas City - 3:05 PM ET Kansas City +104 500
                        Milwaukee -

                        Oakland - 3:10 PM ET Oakland +100 500
                        Colorado -
                        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                        • #13
                          You answered my question about PreSeason Bases. Best of luck to you.
                          Am I the longest tenured BC member?

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                          • #14
                            American League Central preview: Race between Tigers and Royals


                            The American League Central might be a two-team race between Detroit and Kansas City, unless Chicago or Cleveland takes a step up this season. It appears Minnesota is still a year or two away from contention.

                            Chicago White Sox (63-99, -32.18 units)

                            Division odds: +800
                            Season win total: 76

                            Why bet the White Sox: Chris Sale is becoming an ace in the starting rotation. Chicago also has two other southpaws in the rotation with Jose Quintana and John Danks. The White Sox can really give trouble to teams that struggle against left-handed pitching. Jose Abreu has arrived from Cuba and has the talent to help an offensive lineup that struggled at times last season

                            Why not bet the White Sox: The bottom of the pitching rotation is a huge question mark. The bullpen is also suspect with Nate Jones at a closer. The offense revolves around Adam Dunn, who struck out 189 times last season. Gordon Beckham is no longer a power hitter and the rest of the lineup is highly unreliable.

                            Season win total pick: Under 76 wins

                            Cleveland Indians (92-70, +24.92 units)

                            Division odds: +650
                            Season win total: 80.5

                            Why bet the Indians: Cleveland has a solid 1-2 punch in its starting rotation with Justin Masterson and Danny Salazar. Salazar proved himself worthy enough to pitch in the team's playoff game against the Rays last season. The offensive lineup is solid with Jason Kipnis and Carlos Santana manning the middle.

                            Why not bet the Indians: The rest of the pitching rotation is mediocre with Corey Kluber, Zach McAllister and Josh Tomlin most likely rounding things out. The bullpen is a mess with John Axford trying to hold down the closer spot. He has struggled the past two seasons and has not pitched well since 2011. The bench is aging and will not help an offensive lineup that failed to score consistently last year.

                            Season win total pick: Under 80.5 wins

                            Detroit Tigers (93-69, -11.50 units)

                            Division odds: -275
                            Season win total: 90

                            Why bet the Tigers: Despite trading away Doug Fister, the Tigers still have one of the best pitching rotations in the league. Even when Justin Verlander was not at his best last year, Max Scherzer stepped up and become the team's ace. Anibal Sanchez and Rick Porcello man the third and fourth positions of the rotation with Drew Smyly getting the fifth spot. Miguel Cabrera is back for another year as the two-time defending MVP. Victor Martinez provides protection and should post better numbers than last season.

                            Why not bet the Tigers: There are still question marks in the bullpen. Joe Nathan is an upgrade at the closer position, but he is now one of the oldest players in the league at 39 years of age. There is a lot of uncertainty and question marks in the middle relief spot. Can Bruce Rondon finally pitch to his potential? Offensively, Ian Kinsler has some big shoes to fill as the Tigers traded away Prince Fielder.

                            Season win total pick: Over 90 wins

                            Kansas City Royals (86-76, +6.36 units)

                            Division odds: +650
                            Season win total: 82

                            Why bet the Royals: The rotation has improved with Jason Vargas stepping in. The lefty is on his third team in three years, but he will now have a strong defense behind him. Greg Holland was incredible as the closer last year, giving up just 40 hits in 67 innings pitched. Billy Butler and Alex Gordon now have help in the lineup with Omar Infante batting ahead of them. Infante will get on base, while the two big sluggers bring him in.

                            Why not bet the Royals: Mike Moustakas has still not lived up to his potential. Alcides Escobar hit only .234 last year, but he will continue to be in the lineup because he is strong defensively. The bottom of the pitching rotation is shaky with Danny Duffy and Wade Davis among those vying for the final spots, although this will be less of a weakness if Yordano Ventura gets the job.

                            Season win total pick: Over 82 wins

                            Minnesota Twins (66-96, -7.12 units)

                            Division odds: +3,000
                            Season win total: 70.5

                            Why bet the Twins: It is hard to find reasons to back the Twins. They do still have one of the best hitters in the league with Joe Mauer, plus Josh Willingham will provide good protection in a lineup. They are trying to fill the holes in the pitching rotation with veterans Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes who have pitched well in the past. Glen Perkins is an All-Star closer who converted on 90 percent of his save opportunities last year.

                            Why not bet the Twins: Minnesota's pitching rotation had a horrendous 5.26 ERA last season. Kevin Correia and Scott Diamond were among that group of misfits. Miguel Sano is out for the season with Tommy John surgery. While Perkins is an excellent closer, he might not get many chances with a poor starting rotation and awful middle relief that is likely to blow leads.

                            Season win total pick: Under 70.5 wins
                            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                            • #15
                              Sunday, March 9

                              Game Score Status Pick Amount

                              St. Louis - 1:05 PM ET Washington -118 500
                              Washington -

                              Detroit - 1:05 PM ET Miami +100 500
                              Miami -

                              Philadelphia - 1:05 PM ET Philadelphia +105 500
                              Minnesota -

                              Tampa Bay - 1:05 PM ET Tampa Bay +105 500
                              NY Yankees -

                              Toronto - 1:05 PM ET Houston -111 500
                              Houston -

                              Atlanta - 1:10 PM ET Atlanta -106 500
                              NY Mets -

                              Chi. White Sox - 4:05 PM ET Oakland -118 500
                              Oakland -

                              Cincinnati - 4:05 PM ET LA Angels -118 500
                              LA Angels -

                              Colorado - 4:05 PM ET Kansas City -118 500
                              Kansas City -

                              Texas - 4:05 PM ET Texas +100 500
                              Seattle -

                              San Diego - 4:10 PM ET San Diego +102 500
                              Arizona -
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