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Chicago improves to an MLB-best 8-1 ... its best start since 1969.



The Cubs are tied for 2nd-best run differential (+43) through 1st 9 games of a season in MLB since 1900.



Highest Run Differential - 1st 9 Games of Season In Modern Era

1999 Indians +44
1905 Giants +43
2016 Cubs +43
 

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Jacob deGrom (lat) is expected to throw a bullpen session Friday in St. Lucie.

The rest of the team is on its way to Cleveland but deGrom is still in Florida where his wife gave birth two days ago. According to beat writer Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, deGrom will be placed on the disabled list if Friday's session doesn't go well. He's already missed one start because of lat tightness. Logan Verrett would take deGrom's place in the starting rotation.
 

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Thursday Recap ...



Vincent Velasquez turned in the gem of the 2016 season to date, striking out 16 in a three-hitter as the Phillies beat the Padres 3-0 on Thursday.

It was against a Matt Kemp-less Padres lineup on getaway day, but 16 strikeouts and no walks is still something special. It's just the 27th shutout with 16 strikeouts in major league history and the eighth of those not to include a walk. This from a guy who had never, at any level, pitching more than seven innings in a start. He got through the nine today in a relatively economical 114 pitches, topping his previous career high by 10. It's fair to be very excited about Velasquez at this point, but he's not going to be a fantasy asset for six months this year. After all, he threw just 77 innings in 2014 and 89 last year. It's unclear exactly what limit the Phillies will set on him, but it'd be a surprise if he were allowed to top 150-160 innings.




Jaime Garcia pitched a one-hitter and fanned a career-best 13 in shutting out the Brewers on Thursday.

And it wasn't even the pitching performance of the day. Well, maybe it was, considering that the Brewers' lineup is a significant upgrade on the Padres' group that Vincent Velasquez faced. Plus, Garcia allowed two fewer hits. The lone hit against him was a single from Domingo Santana in the sixth. It was Garcia's first complete game since 2011 (he has four in his career, all shutouts). He topped his previous high in strikeouts by three.




Giants placed RHP Sergio Romo on the 15-day disabled list with a right flexor strain.

Boston's Carson Smith has the same injury and has already missed about three weeks. Romo will be reevaluated in two weeks. At that point, he could resume throwing. With Romo sidelined, Hunter Strickland will move into a setup role ahead of closer Santiago Casilla.




Brandon Crawford left Thursday's game against the Rockies with a hip flexor injury.

Ehire Adrianza replaced Crawford in the seventh inning but was forced from the game an inning later after fouling a ball off his left foot. Crawford considers himself questionable for Friday's game against the Dodgers. If Crawford sits, Kelby Tomlinson would likely start in his place with Joe Panik filling in at second base.




Bryce Harper's 100th career home run was a grand slam Thursday as the Nationals beat the Braves 6-2.

It was Harper's third homer of the year, matching his steal total. He has seven walks versus just three strikeouts. He's driven in nine runs in eight games. He has a 1.079 OPS... which is 40 points under where he finished last year. In other words, he's pretty good. At 23 1/2, he's the eighth-youngest player to reach the century mark in homers.




Josh Donaldson hit his fifth home run of the season, a three-run shot, as the Blue Jays bested the Yankees 4-2 on Thursday.

Donaldson crushed a Nathan Eovaldi pitch to the deepest part of the park for the three-run blast, which ended up being the game-winning run. He finished 2-for-4, and he's now hit safely in every one of his 10 games played. The reigning AL MVP sure looks the part of a back-to-back champ, as he's now hitting .325/.372/.775 with a league-high five homers, 12 RBI and 11 runs scored in the very early going.




Pablo Sandoval's former trainer Ethan Banning said Sandoval needs a "baby sitter" to help him watch his weight ......... LOL


"He needs to be smart enough to say there’s problem," said Banning. "It’s not an exercise thing, it’s an eating thing." Banning worked with Sandoval during the 2010 and 2011 offseasons. According to Banning, Sandoval once gained 21 pounds in just 21 days during a trip home to Venezuela. "He loves to be loved by people," said Banning. "And the way that (Venezuelan) culture connects is through food." We're guessing Sandoval's DL stint has much more to do with his weight problems than his injured shoulder. Sandoval's brother has been in touch with Banning so maybe the two will reconnect.




Ian Kennedy allowed a lone run on two hits over seven strong innings in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Astros.

Kennedy tossed five hitless innings before a Carlos Gomez single in the sixth broke up his very early bid for history. Jose Altuve later made sure Kennedy wouldn't even get a shutout for his efforts, ripping a solo shot over the wall for the Astros' only run. Kennedy punched out seven while walking two in the start. He's certainly made the Royals look smart for bringing him in this past offseason, as he is 2-0 with a 0.66 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 14 strikeouts through 13 2/3 innings thus far. Another test will come Wednesday when the Royals take on the Tigers.




Nomar Mazara had two more hits Thursday, finishing 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in the Rangers' 6-3 win over the Orioles.

Mazara had an RBI single in the third inning and scored a run in the team's five-run sixth. He now has eight hits in his first 20 major league at-bats. There will definitely be a learning curve, but the talented 20-year-old continues to hit second in a good Rangers lineup and belongs in fantasy lineups as such.
 

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2nd time in the modern era (since 1900) two teams started 0-9 through 1st 9 games.



The other instance ...1988

Braves (0-10)

Orioles: lost 1st 21 games, the most losses to start season in MLB history
 

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Rockies are 16-35 in the last 51 meetings in Chicago.

Rockies are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

Rockies are 33-72 in their last 105 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

Rockies are 40-89 in their last 129 road games.

Rockies are 39-86 in their last 125 vs. a team with a winning record.

Rockies are 14-37 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Cubs are 25-7 in their last 32 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

Cubs are 46-16 in their last 62 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Cubs are 27-10 in their last 37 home games.

Cubs are 56-24 in their last 80 overall.

Cubs are 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Cubs are 10-2 in Hendricks' last 12 starts vs. National League West.

Cubs are 5-1 in Hendricks' last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.

Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts.

Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts on grass.

Cubs are 15-6 in Hendricks' last 21 home starts.
 

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Blue Jays Josh Donaldson leads the AL with 16 425-foot HRs since the start of 2015.



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MLB | WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA
Play On - Home teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (PHILADELPHIA) terrible offensive team - scoring <=3.8 runs/game on the season (NL) against opponent starting a pitcher who gave up 1 or less earned runs last outing
131-84 over the last 5 seasons. ( 60.9% | 50.0 units )




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MLB | BALTIMORE at TEXAS
TEXAS is 46-31 (+30.1 Units) against the money line vs. an excellent bullpen whose ERA is 3.00 or better over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was: TEXAS (4.7) , OPPONENT (4.3)
 

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Windy City Win Streak
By JESSE SCHULE


It may be early on in the Major League Baseball season, but the South Siders want to let people know the Cubs aren't the only good team in Chicago this season. Jesse Schule breaks down their hot start and all the best betting notes in this weekend's MLB cheat sheet.


Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for the weekend major-league schedule:




Windy City Win Streak


With seven wins in their first eight games, the Cubs have matched their best start in franchise history. This really comes as no surprise, as the Cubs came into the season as one of the favorites in the National League. Few expected the White Sox to start the season in similar fashion, and Chicago's other team sits in first place in the AL Central with a record of 6-2 after it's first eight games. The White Sox play a three game series in Tampa this weekend, and the Rays are sitting last in the AL East, and rank dead last in the AL in runs scored.


Everything Is Bigger In Texas


Most teams have a few big bats in the lineup, but as the old saying goes ... "everything is bigger in Texas". So far the duo of Prince Fielder and Adrian Beltre have combined to drive in 19 runs. The Rangers play a four game series at home versus Baltimore this weekend, and Chris Tillman will go in Game 1. Beltre is 6-for-12 with a home run and three RBIs lifetime versus Tillman. Fielder is 4-for-9 with a home run and three RBIs versus Vance Worely, who will start Game 2.


The Untouchables


Two pitchers in the National League have held the opposition scoreless in their first two starts: Chase Anderson of Milwaukee and Kenta Maeda of the Dodgers. Maeda is a 27 year old rookie out of Japan, and he will make his next start at home versus the Giants on Sunday. Anderson's next start comes on the road at Minnesota opposite Phil Hughes on Monday.


Hitting Notes


*The New York Mets were expected to be one of the top teams in the National League, but after eight games the Mets are batting a major league worst .194. Things could get worse before they get better, as New York will play it's next nine games on the road.


*Giancarlo Stanton is off to a slow start, but he's played five of his first seven games on the road at Washington and New York. He should be able to get back on track in a home series versus the Braves. Atlanta's pitching staff ranks 29th in the majors, with only Colorado surrendering more runs.


Pitching Notes


*Madison Bumgarner and Clayton Kershaw are two of the best pitchers in the majors, and they've already faced off once this season. The Dodgers won that game 3-2, but Bumgarner allowed just one run on six hits, striking out eight in six innings not factoring in the decision. They will meet again on Friday night in Game 1 of a three game series at Chavez Ravine.


*Felix Hernandez is still looking for his first win of the season, despite a minuscule 0.69 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 13 innings in his first two starts. His next start comes on the road at Yankee Stadium, opposite C.C. Sabathia on Saturday.


Totals trend


At one point last season the Tigers went over in 19 consecutive games. They have gone over in six of seven games so far this year, and they are in Houston this weekend for a three game series against the Astros. Houston has gone over in six of nine so far, and it's bullpen has been brutal posting an ERA of 6.16 in those games. The over is 37-15-4 in Tigers last 56 road games.


Injury Notes


*Yankees Catcher Brain McCann is leading the American League hitting .500 so far. He sat out Wednesday's game in Toronto with a foot injury, and is listed as day to day.


* It's been another disastrous start to the season for Pablo Sandoval, and he's landed on the 15 day DL with a shoulder injury.


Friday's Weather Report


* The Windy City could hold up to its name at Wrigley Field Friday, where the Cubs host the Rockies with an expected 10-12 mile per hour pitchers wind gusting in from right field.


* It should also be windy in Arlington when Rangers host the Orioles Friday. There is an expected 10-12 mile per hour pitchers wind gusting in from center field.


* Pitchers wind is the theme Friday as there will be another in Minnesota when the Twins host the Angels. Gusts of 12-15 miles per hour are expected to come in from right.
 

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Friday, April 15, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews


April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day across Major League Baseball as on April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the color line in baseball when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. It's a great day and well-deserved, no question, but it's sure hard on those amateur scorekeepers at games because all players will wear No. 42. No future big-leaguer will ever wear that number again every day; the last to do so was former Yankees Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, who will join Robinson in the Hall of Fame in 2019.


Rockies at Cubs (-185, TBA)


Your lone matinee -- as is custom at Wrigley Field on Fridays -- with a 2:20 p.m. ET start and on the MLB Network. These are two of the highest-scoring teams in baseball in the early going. And I expect plenty of runs here as long as the wind isn't blowing in here considering the starting pitchers. It's Chad Bettis for Colorado. He was roughed up in his first start in Arizona but held the Padres to one earned run over seven innings last time out. But the Padres stink. Bettis didn't face the Cubs in 2015. Just a few have seen him. Jason Heyward is 1-for-5 with a homer. Ben Zobrist is 1-for-2 with a double. Cubs No. 5 starter Kyle Hendricks was solid in his lone start thus far, allowing two runs and four hits in 6.2 innings in a win at Arizona. He was 0-0 with an 8.68 ERA last year in two starts against the Rockies. Carlos Gonzalez is 3-for-8 with a homer and three RBIs against him. DJ LeMahieu is 3-for-7 with five RBIs.


Key trends: The Rockies are 1-5 in Bettis' past six against teams with a winning record. The Cubs are 15-6 in Hendricks' past 21 at home. The "over/under" is 8-3 in Bettis' past 11 vs. teams with a winning record.


Early lean: Cubs.


Mets at Indians (-110, 8)


This is the only interleague series of the weekend so the Mets will add the designated hitter. I'm guessing that would be Michael Conforto since he was in that role the first two games of the season in Kansas City. Rather a shame there is a DH because it's always fun to see chubby Mets 42-year-old Bartolo Colon try to hit. Colon's excellent career began in 1997 in Cleveland and he lasted there until being traded to Montreal in 2002 in what would turn out to be an incredibly lopsided deal for the Indians as they got the likes of Cliff Lee, Grady Sizemore and Brandon Phillips. Colon was strong in his first start this season but lost against the Phillies despite allowing just one run on five hits over six innings and striking out seven. Cleveland's Marlon Byrd is 6-for-14 off him with two homers. Juan Uribe is 4-for-13 with three doubles. It's Cody Anderson for the Tribe. He was very good as a rookie last year, going 7-3 with a 3.05 ERA in 15 starts. And he was good in his 2016 debut, allowing two runs over six innings in a no-decision at the White Sox. He has never faced the Mets.


Key trends: The Mets are 4-1 in Colon's past five on the road. The Indians have won eight straight on Friday. They are 4-0 in Anderson's past four at home. The over is 6-0 in his past six at home.


Early lean: Indians and under.


Blue Jays at Red Sox (-120, 9)


I'm not going to lie, I'm not a Red Sox fan. So it makes me somewhat giddy to see two guys who are owed about a combined $138 million totally go bust on that team. I'm speaking of fat third baseman Pablo Sandoval and Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo. Both lost their presumed starting jobs in the spring and now Sandoval is on the DL while still having the audacity to say he only wants to stay in Boston if he can play every day. What a tool! Castillo, meanwhile, was sent to Triple-A on Wednesday. This game looks to be a shootout as the Jays start knuckleballer R.A. Dickey and the Sox Rick Porcello. These two squared off last Saturday in Toronto in an 8-4 Red Sox win. Dickey allowed seven runs and eight hits in five innings. Porcello allowed four runs and seven hits in six innings. Jose Bautista homered off Porcello twice in that loss and I highly recommend you take a Bautista hitting prop here as he's 13-for-28 with three homers and nine RBIs career off Porcello.


Key trends: The Jays are 2-5 in Dickey's past seven vs. Boston. The over is 5-0-2 in his past seven overall. The over is 8-2-1 in Boston's past 11 Friday games.


Early lean: Red Sox and over.


Giants at Dodgers (-165, 6)


Also on the MLB Network. And clearly the pitching matchup of the night as lefty studs Madison Bumgarner and Clayton Kershaw face off for the second time in less than a week. Last Saturday in San Francisco, Kershaw allowed two runs and four hits over eight innings in a no-decision, a game the Dodgers won in extra innings. Perhaps most notable was that Bumgarner hit his second homer in two seasons off Kershaw. Only 17 players all-time have hit two homers off the three-time Cy Young winner. Unthinkable that one is a pitcher. It was Bumgarner's 12th career homer, which ties current Oriole Yovani Gallardo for the most among active pitchers. Bumgarner also pitched well Saturday, allowing a run and six hits over six innings with eight strikeouts. He left with the lead.


Key trends: The under is 8-2-1 in Kershaw's past 11 at home vs. the Giants. The under is 12-3-1 in Bumgarner's past 16 vs. L.A. The Dodgers are 2-5 in past seven when Kershaw faces Bumgarner.


Early lean: Dodgers and under.


Diamondbacks at Padres (+105, 6.5)


Are the Snakes having major buyer's remorse on Zack Greinke? He was terrible in his first start against Colorado in allowing seven runs in four innings, and then not a ton better Saturday against the Cubs, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings. He's 0-2 with a 9.90 ERA. Last year with the Dodgers, Greinke had three total losses and didn't allow 11 runs in any month, much less back-to-back starts. Maybe going to pitcher-friendly Petco Park will help. He was 2-1 with a 1.23 ERA in five starts against the Padres in 2015. Melvin Upton will likely be out of the lineup as he's 4-for-31 with 18 strikeouts off Greinke. The Padres' James Shields gave up way too many homers last year and was dinged for three more on Sunday in Colorado, allowing four runs in seven innings. He's 0-2 with a 4.85 ERA. Shields was 2-2 with a 4.97 ERA in four 2015 starts vs. Arizona. David Peralta is 4-for-8 with two homers off him. Paul Goldschmidt has one in eight at-bats.


Key trends : The Padres are 2-6 in Shields' past eight at home. The over is 10-3 in his past 13 there.


Early lean: Diamondbacks and over.
 

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April Pitchers Report
By Marc Lawrence

Major League Baseball trades places with March Madness as the sports flavor of the month in April. And as we usher in America's favorite pastime, let's open the season with one of our favorite handicapping angles – good month pitchers.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team-starts over the course of the last three seasons during the month of April. On the flip side, we've also listed pitchers that struggle in April, winning 33% percent or less of their team-start efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each April over the last three years. And for your convenience alongside each record we break down each pitcher’s greatest success or greatest failure either home (H) or away (A) within his good or bad month.

Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s April list.

GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:

Colon, Bartolo - 11-4 (6-2 H)

Will be a fifth starter until Zach Wheeler returns. Throws almost exclusively fastball and moves this pitch all around the zone. Places batters under pressure by throwing strikes.

*Gonzalez, Gio - 11-5 (7-1 H)

Tricky delivery and has great motion on fastball and changeup. Has gotten in more trouble the last two years by telegraphing curveball. Usually more effective early than late.

*Greinke, Zack - 11-2 (6-0 A)

Premier starting pitcher who adds and subtracts on fastball to get more movement. He can also spot inside and out. Has late breaking slider and can dial up 12-to-6 curveball when necessary. Tremendous talent.

*Hammel, Jason - 11-4 (7-2 H)

Back of the rotation starter for Cubs who still can throw in low to mid-90's, but has to keep the ball down or will be knocked around. Slider is second-most effective pitch.

*Hamels, Cole- 10-4 (5-2 H)

Has all the pitches and can throw any for strikes. Still has good fastball but has developed excellent cutter the last four years, which has come at the expense of arguably best changeup in the game. Has half dozen curves, which are different in velocity and shape.

*Kazmir, Scott - 9-3 (6-2 A)

Knows how to pitch with four-pitch assortment he can throw strikes with. Both his two-seam and four-seam fastballs are back in the 90's, but they have straightened out a bit and do not miss as many bats. Lots of pressure to replace Greinke.

Scherzer, Max - 10-5 (7-2 H)

Top line pitcher who dominate with mid-90's fastball, sweeping curve and biting slider. Extreme confidence with loose repeatable delivery and great bet early.

Teheran, Julio - 13-2 (7-1 A)

Talented hurler being wasted on bad team Atlanta team, but is still young enough at 25 to be in prime if Braves rebuild quickly. Inconsistent command of fastball hurts, but when he's right with this pitch, slider and curve are nasty. FYI: these numbers represent Teheran’s career starts during April.


BAD MONTH PITCHERS:

Bailey, Homer - 4-8 (1-6 A)

Recovering from Tommy John, probably a couple months away from pitching for Cincinnati.

*Cahill, Trevor - 2-10 (0-4 A)

Now working out of Cubs bullpen as setup man, but could be spot starter if needed. Note: 0-7 last seven April starts.

Cashner, Andrew - 4-8 (1-5 A)

Have never understood why Cashner does not to throw his mid to upper 90's fastball more often. Secondary pitches all a little above average, but has spooked himself by tossing heat down the middle instead of going up the ladder with fastball based on count.

Hughes, Philip - 5-10 (2-6 H)

Looks to regain 2014 form with Minnesota after reverting to Yankees numbers in 2015. Has good command of fastball and cutter and curve is tightly spun with excellent dropping motion. Will get into trouble early, seemingly not focused or feeling pressure if all pitches are not working.

Kluber, Corey- 3-9 (1-6 A)

Legit ace who got off to slow start last year trying to live up to winning Cy Young award. Has mid 90's fastball that darts in or out and he can control at batters knees. Also delivers hard curve and occasional changeup. Return to 2014 numbers expected, but like all pitchers will need some run support.

Samardzija, Jeff - 5-11 (2-7 A)

Is 47-61 with a 4.09 ERA for career, yet is making 9.8 million with San Francisco. Still has good fastball and when he hits his spots, can be hard to hit. All other pitches are ordinary. If he cannot win with Giants, his usefulness is all but done.

Weaver, Jered - 4-8 (1-3 H)

Former Angels ace spent the spring throwing fastball in the low 80's. Not being a Mark Buehrle-type, that renders most of his other pitches almost useless because the differences in speed do not fool batters. Claims to have found arm slot to add velocity and movement. Not a Play On pitcher.
 

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Mike Moustakas could sit out Friday's game with a slight hamstring injury.

It's unclear when he suffered the injury, but Moose homered and reached base three times during Thursday's win over the Astros. Either way, it doesn't sound like something that would keep him out for more than a day or two. Christian Colon would fill in for Moustakas at third base.
 

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Long Sheet

Friday, April 15

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COLORADO (5 - 4) at CHICAGO CUBS (8 - 1) - 2:20 PM
CHAD BETTIS (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 602-947 (-183.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 546-867 (-166.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 109-71 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 109-71 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 86-55 (+17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-40 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-35 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HENDRICKS is 32-16 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 15-5 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 32-15 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 32-25 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 798-760 (-159.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 784-817 (-147.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.

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

CHAD BETTIS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. COLORADO since 1997
HENDRICKS is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.71 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (4 - 5) at PITTSBURGH (5 - 5) - 7:05 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 103-70 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 36-16 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 103-70 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 135-94 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 83-54 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 17-8 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 38-45 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

JIMMY NELSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
NELSON is 4-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.018.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.1 units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LOCKE is 5-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 7-5 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.5 units)

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WASHINGTON (7 - 1) at PHILADELPHIA (5 - 5) - 7:05 PM
JOE ROSS (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JOE ROSS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.96 and a WHIP of 1.644.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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ATLANTA (0 - 9) at MIAMI (3 - 4) - 7:10 PM
WILLIAMS PEREZ (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 146-187 (-42.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-60 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 23-57 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 16-43 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-94 (-34.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHEN is 41-20 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 29-11 (+14.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 67-42 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
PEREZ is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CHEN is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (5 - 4) at ST LOUIS (5 - 4) - 8:15 PM
TIM MELVILLE (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 68-103 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 68-103 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 91-130 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 52-74 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 107-68 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 23-4 (+15.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 112-59 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 107-68 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 75-44 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 81-48 (+21.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-26 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MARTINEZ is 23-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 23-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

TIM MELVILLE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 4) at LA DODGERS (6 - 4) - 10:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1079-907 (+117.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 384-390 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 749-741 (+45.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BUMGARNER is 26-11 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 26-11 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 103-93 (-23.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 36-37 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 13-7 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 14-8 (+7.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-14. (-7.1 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KERSHAW is 16-7 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.57 and a WHIP of 0.802.
His team's record is 19-12 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 22-7. (+14.2 units)

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ARIZONA (3 - 7) at SAN DIEGO (3 - 7) - 10:40 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 17-30 (-23.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 69-93 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 48-43 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-27 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 43-61 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 3-12 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

ZACK GREINKE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GREINKE is 6-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.56 and a WHIP of 0.793.
His team's record is 9-3 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-1. (+8.8 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SHIELDS is 3-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

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SEATTLE (3 - 6) at NY YANKEES (4 - 4) - 7:05 PM
NATE KARNS (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 79-92 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-28 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 74-91 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-63 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 28-49 (-29.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 62-46 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

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

NATE KARNS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KARNS is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (5 - 5) at BOSTON (4 - 4) - 7:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 153-180 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 625-561 (-74.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 17-36 (-24.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 78-88 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-48 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 69-79 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-65 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 66-88 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+1.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 5-7 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 7-10 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (+0.2 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TORONTO since 1997
PORCELLO is 5-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.37 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 5-7 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.4 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (7 - 2) at TAMPA BAY (3 - 6) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SALE is 3-12 (-13.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 553-586 (+37.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 387-384 (+40.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 115-93 (+34.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 160-173 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 80-89 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-30 (-13.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 81-90 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 89-101 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 41-49 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

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

CHRIS SALE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SALE is 2-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.66 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.309.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (7 - 2) at TEXAS (6 - 5) - 8:05 PM
VANCE WORLEY (R) vs. MARTIN PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 19-34 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 96-82 (+32.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 91-77 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 70-53 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 59-49 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 51-44 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-30 (+32.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 188-153 (+38.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 167-135 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-62 (-22.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
WORLEY is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PEREZ is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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DETROIT (6 - 2) at HOUSTON (3 - 7) - 8:10 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 74-80 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PELFREY is 12-36 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 43-23 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 17-2 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 17-2 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 28-13 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 26-12 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 18-6 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 11-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 48-35 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 114-126 (-42.1 Units) against the money line in home games in April games since 1997.

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

MIKE PELFREY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PELFREY is 3-4 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.5 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. DETROIT since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.082.
His team's record is 3-0 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (5 - 4) at MINNESOTA (0 - 9) - 8:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILONE is 64-44 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 62-41 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 45-26 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 789-773 (+66.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 289-211 (+55.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 16-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 664-654 (+58.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 404-322 (+55.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 0-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 0-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
MINNESOTA is 0-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 0-8 (-8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

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

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RICHARDS is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.042.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

TOM MILONE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MILONE is 6-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.55 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 7-4 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (7 - 2) at OAKLAND (4 - 6) - 10:05 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 113-74 (+32.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 29-15 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 51-42 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-9 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 109-68 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 79-55 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 66-47 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 44-28 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 27-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 12-3 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 26-11 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 20-9 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 72-100 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-54 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-15 (-11.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 35-53 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 5-15 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-13 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 70-95 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 46-62 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-34 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 40-58 (-18.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

RICH HILL vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HILL is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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NY METS (3 - 5) at CLEVELAND (4 - 3) - 7:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. CODY ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLON is 22-8 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 116-74 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 40-42 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 21-34 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 78-80 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-29 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-51 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 39-45 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

BARTOLO COLON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
COLON is 6-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.183.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)

CODY ANDERSON vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
 

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2:20 PM
COLORADO vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado


7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Washington


7:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. NY YANKEES
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Seattle


7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee


7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TAMPA BAY
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox


7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto


7:10 PM
NY METS vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Mets's last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games


7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta


8:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TEXAS
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Baltimore is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games at home


8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit


8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-12 SU in their last 14 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


8:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ST. LOUIS
Cincinnati is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 15 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of St. Louis's last 15 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


10:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. OAKLAND
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Oakland's last 24 games at home
Oakland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home


10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Francisco


10:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Arizona's last 16 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Diego's last 16 games when playing at home against Arizona
 

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Colorado Rockies (5-4) at Chicago Cubs (8-1)

DATE/TIME: Friday, April 15 – 2:20 PM EST

WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois


Both the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies have put up plenty of runs early in the season, but the Cubs have paired their powerful offense with a dominant pitching staff. Right-hander Kyle Hendricks hopes to continue that trend when he takes the mound for the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Rockies on Friday afternoon.

The Cubs lead the majors in runs per game (7.11) thanks to a power-packed lineup led by Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, who homered for a second straight game in Thursday’s 8-1 win over Cincinnati. The Rockies have a potent lineup of their own and put up a nine-run fifth inning en route to an 11-6 triumph over San Francisco on Thursday. Two of the most dangerous bats in the lineup belong to Nolan Arenado, who drove in 10 runs in the three-game series against the Giants, and red-hot rookie Trevor Story, who leads the majors with seven home runs. The difference between Colorado (5-4) and Chicago (8-1) has been on the mound, where the Cubs lead the majors in runs allowed per game (2.33) while the Rockies have surrendered a league-high 7.78 per contest.


TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, ROOT (Colorado), CSN Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Chad Bettis (1-0, 4.38 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (1-0, 2.70)
Bettis was roughed up in Arizona in his season debut, but he rebounded with a strong outing to beat San Diego on Sunday. The 26-year-old limited the Padres to two runs (one earned) and six hits over seven frames while striking out six. Bettis has pitched against the Cubs only once, facing one batter and inducing a double play in a relief appearance at Wrigley Field in 2014.


Hendricks earned the final spot in the rotation with a strong spring and picked up where he left off in his season debut Saturday at Arizona. The 26-year-old struck out five and held the Diamondbacks to two runs and four hits over 6 2/3 innings. Hendricks has been tough at home over the last two seasons, going 6-4 with a 2.93 ERA in 22 career starts at Wrigley Field.


WALK-OFFS


1. Colorado RF Carlos Gonzalez and 2B DJ LeMahieu each have hit safely in all nine games this season.

2. The Cubs have drawn at least five walks in five straight games and lead the majors with 53 bases on balls.

3. Rockies CF Charlie Blackmon (toe) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday.


PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Rockies 4
 

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Cubs offense rolling: Scoring 7.25 rpg in last 4 games.

Over 4-0 in that stretch.


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Milwaukee Brewers (4-5) at Pittsburgh Pirates (5-5)

DATE/TIME:
Friday, April 15 - 7:05 PM EST

WHERE:
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


The Pittsburgh Pirates' fast start has disintegrated rapidly and the club attempts to get back above .500 when it opens a three-game home series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Pittsburgh won its first four games of the season but has since lost five of its last six, including a 7-4 decision against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

The Pirates have lost three straight games and the latest setback was frustrating as they left 12 men on base while going 5-for-16 with runners in scoring position on Thursday. "I look at the opportunities we've been able to create and are creating," Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle told reporters. "It's having that finishing at-bat at the end, that at-bat where you drive in two runs, something along those lines." Milwaukee had a much different experience in its 7-0 loss to St. Louis on Thursday as it had just one hit against Cardinals left-hander Jaime Garcia. The Brewers fanned 13 times and never even had an at-bat with a runner in scoring position.

TV:
7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), ROOT (Pittsburgh)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Jimmy Nelson (1-1, 2.70 ERA) vs. Pirates LH Jeff Locke (0-0, 1.50)

Nelson is coming off a strong effort in which he struck out nine and gave up two runs and three hits in six innings while defeating the Houston Astros last Sunday. He also allowed just two runs in his first start when he lasted 7 1/3 innings while losing to the San Francisco Giants. Nelson is 4-2 with a 2.48 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in six career starts against Pittsburgh and has had issues with center fielder Andrew McCutchen (3-for-7, four walks).

Locke received a no-decision in his first start of the season when he gave up one run and seven hits in six innings against the Cincinnati Reds last Sunday. He is 5-4 with a 3.75 ERA in 12 career outings against the Brewers and was 3-2 with a 3.45 ERA in five starts against them last season. Locke has struggled to retire catcher Jonathan Lucroy (10-for-24, one homer) and outfielder Ryan Braun (10-for-31, one homer).

WALK-OFFS

1. The Brewers won the season series 10-9 last season but the Pirates went 7-3 in games played at PNC Park.

2. Milwaukee SS Jonathan Villar (ankle) has missed consecutive games but could return to the lineup on Friday.

3. Pittsburgh signed RHP Justin Masterson - a 2013 All-Star with the Cleveland Indians - to a minor-league contract.

PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Pirates 4
 

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Washington Nationals (7-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (5-5)

DATE/TIME:
Friday, April 15 - 7:05 PM EST

WHERE:
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania



The Washington Nationals are off to a great start, but this weekend's opponent also has exceeded expectations over the last week. Washington begins a three-game set on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday with both teams looking to extend early-season winning streaks.

Washington enters this series with five straight victories, including a four-game sweep of Atlanta this week. The Nationals have given up a total of nine runs during their five consecutive victories - a streak during which they have yet to score more than six runs in any game. The Phillies have followed a similar formula of late, as they have won three games in a row despite totaling eight runs in those contests. Philadelphia's Opening Day starter, Jeremy Hellickson, will get the nod Friday against Washington youngster Joe Ross, who is facing the Phillies for the first time.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Joe Ross (1-0, 1.29 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jeremy Hellickson (1-0, 1.54)

Ross allowed one run over seven frames in his season debut against Miami. As a rookie last season, he made 13 starts and three relief outings, posting a 3.64 ERA en route to a 5-5 record. He has never faced any player on the Phillies.

Hellickson has delivered two solid starts to begin his Phillies career, most recently a victory over the Mets in which he yielded two runs and three hits in 5 2/3 innings. He has 11 strikeouts against one walk this season and has not given up a hit in 18 at-bats against lefties. Hellickson has a 6.97 ERA in two previous starts versus Washington and has allowed two hits and three walks to Bryce Harper in six lifetime plate appearances.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Phillies have scored three runs or fewer in eight of their 10 games.

2. The Nationals took 12 of 19 meetings with the Phillies a season ago.

3. Former Philadelphia closer Jonathan Papelbon, who was traded to Washington last summer, is 5-for-5 in save opportunities this year.

PREDICTION: Nationals 8, Phillies 3
 

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Seattle Mariners (3-6) at New York Yankees (4-4)

DATE/TIME:
Friday, April 15 - 7:05 PM EST

WHERE:
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York



The New York Yankees will get a glimpse of their recent past when they welcome Robinson Cano and the Seattle Mariners to town for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night. The Yankees will be kicking off a nine-game homestand after dropping their last two contests in Toronto to culminate a 2-3 road trip.

New York decided to let Cano walk via free agency followed the 2013 season after he played his first nine years with the Yankees. Cano is batting only .189 on the season but is tied for the American League lead with five home runs for Seattle, which is starting a nine-game road trip. Getting away from home may not be the worst thing for the Mariners, who needed a 10th-inning homer on Wednesday to snap a five-game skid at Safeco Field. Seattle will send Nathan Karns to the mound to oppose New York right-hander Luis Severino.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ROOT (Seattle), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Nathan Karns (0-1, 7.20 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (0-1, 5.40)

Karns has a shaky season debut at home against Oakland, getting tagged for four runs and seven hits while striking out six over five innings. He has plenty of familiarity with the Yankees from his tenure in Tampa Bay, compiling a 1-0 record and 2.91 ERA in four starts against New York in 2015 and ringing up 28 strikeouts over 21 2/3 innings. Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez was 2-for-10 with a home run against Karns, who held the Yankees to a .215 batting average.

Severino routinely churned out quality starts following his promotion to the majors last August, but he labored in his season debut at the Detroit Tigers. The 22-year-old Dominican struck out five batters over five innings but was touched for three runs on a career-high 10 hits in a 4-0 loss. Severino made five starts at Yankee Stadium during his rookie campaign, compiling a 3-2 record with a 3.16 ERA while surrendering five home runs over 25 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rodriguez is mired in an 0-for-14 rut, dropping his batting average to .120.

2. Cano is a lifetime .311 hitter in 407 games at the new Yankee Stadium.

3. Yankees 2B Starlin Castro is batting .310 despite going hitless in nine at-bats in Toronto.

PREDICTION: Yankees 4, Mariners 2
 

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