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GAME: Detroit Tigers (47-57) at New York Yankees (57-47)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Tigers at Yankees

Gracenote

Aug 1, 2017


The New York Yankees were big winners on and off the field Monday, acquiring one of the most coveted pitchers on the trade market just hours before routing the visiting Detroit Tigers. New York added a potential ace in right-hander Sonny Gray and has won seven of eight entering the second of the three-game series against the Tigers.

The Yankees hold a one-half game edge over Boston atop the American League East but provided a major boost to its starting rotation with Gray, who won 14 games in both 2014 and 2015 with Oakland. "It was an area of weakness and it's been shored up and addressed," acknowledged New York general manager Brian Cashman. "We hope it plays that way as we move forward." Before Yankees slugger Aaron Judge belted his majors-leading 34th homer, Detroit ran the white flag up the pole by trading closer Justin Wilson to the Chicago Cubs earlier in the day. The Tigers (47-57), who have lost five of seven and are 10 games below .500, will send Anibal Sanchez to the mound to oppose left-hander CC Sabathia on Tuesday.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Anibal Sanchez (2-1, 6.18 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (9-3, 3.66)

Sanchez had provided a huge boost since he returned to the starting rotation on June 19, but he lasted only 3 2/3 innings against Kansas City on Wednesday and was tagged for four runs and nine hits. The 33-year-old Venezuelan had allowed three earned runs or fewer in five of his first six starts, going 2-0 in the span. Slumping Matt Holliday is 8-for-17 against Sanchez, who is 3-1 with a 4.03 in five starts versus New York.

Sabathia won his first two starts -- both on the road -- after the All-Star break, permitting only one run and six hits, but he lasted only 4 1/3 innings and was thumped for four runs in a no-decision versus Tampa Bay on Thursday. Sabathia has more wins against Detroit than any other opponent, posting a 21-13 record and 4.11 ERA. Jose Iglesias has fared well against him, going 9-for-19.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees 1B Chase Headley is 9-for-23 on the current nine-game homestand and is batting .383 since the All-Star break.

2. Tigers C James McCann is 16-for-36 during a 10-game hitting streak.

3. Yankees LF Clint Frazier has eight RBIs in his last eight contests.

PREDICTION: Yankees 7, Tigers 3

Trends - Detroit at NY Yankees




W/L Trends


Detroit
•Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Tigers are 10-4 in their last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 9-4 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 Tuesday games.
• Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
• Tigers are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series.
• Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Tigers are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts.
• Tigers are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts on grass.
• Tigers are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Tigers are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Tigers are 4-12 in Sanchezs last 16 road starts.
• Tigers are 3-9 in Sanchezs last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Tigers are 5-18 in Sanchezs last 23 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Tigers are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Tigers are 1-5 in Sanchezs last 6 starts vs. American League East.
• Tigers are 1-7 in Sanchezs last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.



NY Yankees
•Yankees are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series.
• Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Yankees are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 overall.
• Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 games on grass.
• Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 home games.
• Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
• Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Yankees are 41-13 in their last 54 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Yankees are 25-12 in their last 37 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Yankees are 2-5 in their last 7 Tuesday games.
• Yankees are 6-0 in Sabathias last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Yankees are 9-1 in Sabathias last 10 home starts.
• Yankees are 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Yankees are 8-2 in Sabathias last 10 starts.
• Yankees are 10-3 in Sabathias last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Yankees are 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 starts on grass.
• Yankees are 36-16 in Sabathias last 52 starts vs. American League Central.


OU Trends


Detroit
•Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 road games.
• Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 15-4-2 in Tigers last 21 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Tigers last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Tigers last 9 Tuesday games.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. American League East.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Sanchezs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 Tuesday starts.
• Over is 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 6-1-2 in Sanchezs last 9 starts vs. American League East.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Sanchezs last 13 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 19-7-3 in Sanchezs last 29 road starts.
• Over is 38-14-6 in Sanchezs last 58 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 33-14-4 in Sanchezs last 51 starts on grass.
• Over is 7-3 in Sanchezs last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 32-14-5 in Sanchezs last 51 starts overall.



NY Yankees
•Under is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 Tuesday games.
• Over is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Under is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. American League Central.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 12-4-1 in Yankees last 17 games following a win.
• Under is 9-4 in Yankees last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 11-5-1 in Yankees last 17 overall.
• Under is 11-5-1 in Yankees last 17 on grass.
• Over is 21-10-1 in Yankees last 32 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 7-0 in Sabathias last 7 Tuesday starts.
• Under is 8-1 in Sabathias last 9 starts on grass.
• Under is 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts overall.
• Under is 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 14-4-3 in Sabathias last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 19-6-1 in Sabathias last 26 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 11-4-1 in Sabathias last 16 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 17-7-2 in Sabathias last 26 home starts.


Head to Head


•Yankees are 6-0 in Sabathias last 6 home starts vs. Tigers.
• Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Yankees are 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 starts vs. Tigers.
• Tigers are 4-9 in the last 13 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Mike Estabrook


•Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Estabrook behind home plate.
• Over is 4-0 in Estabrooks last 4 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
• Home team is 13-3 in Estabrooks last 16 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
• Under is 4-1 in Estabrooks last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-2 in Estabrooks last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Road team is 7-3 in Estabrooks last 10 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Estabrooks last 11 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Tigers are 11-5 in their last 16 games with Estabrook behind home plate.

GAME: Kansas City Royals (55-49) at Baltimore Orioles (51-54)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Royals at Orioles

Gracenote

Jul 31, 2017


It looked like the Kansas City Royals would be the team receiving the most phone calls from contending teams when they were eight games under .500 on June 9, but things changed quite a bit in the last eight weeks. The Royals held onto all of their key players at the trade deadline on Monday and will try to continue making up ground in the American League Central when they visit the Baltimore Orioles for the second of a three-game series on Tuesday.

Kansas City is staring at free agency for several key players at the end of this season but is primed to make one more run at the postseason with its current core and added Melky Cabrera in a trade over the weekend to provide some veteran depth in the outfield. Cabrera, who also played for the Royals during the 2011 season, made his return on Monday by going 0-for-4 out of the No. 3 spot in the order in a 2-1 setback and Kansas City remained two games behind the first-place Cleveland Indians in the AL Central. The Orioles couldn't seem to decide if they were buyers or sellers and tweaked the edges of the roster by acquiring veteran right-hander Jeremy Hellickson to bolster the back end of the rotation and infielder Tim Beckham to help the team while shortstop J.J. Hardy (hand/wrist) and infielder Ryan Flaherty (shoulder) sit on the 60-day disabled list. The Royals will send Ian Kennedy to the mound on Tuesday while the Orioles counter with struggling Dylan Bundy.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, MASN 2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RHP Ian Kennedy (4-6, 4.43 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (9-8, 4.53)

Kennedy has not lost since June 5 and snapped a three-start winless streak by holding the Detroit Tigers to one run and three hits over six innings on Wednesday. The California native surrendered three or fewer earned runs in seven of his last eight appearances. Kennedy is seeing Baltimore for the first time this season and is 4-2 with a 3.97 ERA in 10 starts on the road.

Bundy was rocked for seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 5 1/3 innings in his last start against Houston on July 23 and got some extra rest following his third poor start in four outings. The former No. 4 overall pick watched his ERA rise from 1.65 in April to 3.92 in May to 5.93 in June and 8.41 in July. Bundy started at Kansas City on May 12 and allowed two runs across six innings but did not factor in the decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Orioles placed DH Mark Trumbo (strained rib cage) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday.

2. Kansas City 1B Eric Hosmer is 12-for-22 over his last five games.

3. Hellickson is expected to make his Baltimore debut in Wednesday's series finale.

PREDICTION: Royals 6, Orioles 4

Trends - Kansas City at Baltimore




W/L Trends


Kansas City
•Royals are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 10-2 in their last 12 overall.
• Royals are 10-2 in their last 12 games on grass.
• Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 15-5 in their last 20 during game 2 of a series.
• Royals are 21-8 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
• Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Royals are 10-21 in their last 31 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 18-43 in their last 61 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 5-0 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Royals are 8-1 in Kennedys last 9 starts.
• Royals are 8-1 in Kennedys last 9 starts on grass.
• Royals are 6-1 in Kennedys last 7 road starts.
• Royals are 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Royals are 2-12 in Kennedys last 14 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 1-7 in Kennedys last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.



Baltimore
•Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Orioles are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
• Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
• Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 4-9 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Orioles are 9-21 in their last 30 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Orioles are 6-15 in their last 21 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Orioles are 6-16 in their last 22 vs. American League Central.
• Orioles are 2-7 in their last 9 during game 2 of a series.
• Orioles are 7-1 in Bundys last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 5-2 in Bundys last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Orioles are 2-5 in Bundys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Orioles are 1-5 in Bundys last 6 starts vs. American League Central.


OU Trends


Kansas City
•Under is 7-1-1 in Royals last 9 games following a loss.
• Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Royals last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 7-2 in Royals last 9 overall.
• Under is 7-2-1 in Royals last 10 road games.
• Under is 7-2 in Royals last 9 on grass.
• Under is 7-2-1 in Royals last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Over is 12-4-1 in Royals last 17 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 Tuesday games.
• Under is 10-4 in Royals last 14 vs. American League East.
• Over is 12-5-1 in Royals last 18 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 14-6-1 in Royals last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-1 in Kennedys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 11-3-1 in Kennedys last 15 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 10-3-2 in Kennedys last 15 starts on grass.
• Over is 10-3-2 in Kennedys last 15 starts overall.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 3-1-2 in Kennedys last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3-1 in Kennedys last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Kennedys last 8 road starts.



Baltimore
•Over is 8-0 in Orioles last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-1-1 in Orioles last 10 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 home games.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Orioles last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 overall.
• Over is 8-2 in Orioles last 10 games following a win.
• Over is 12-4 in Orioles last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 on grass.
• Under is 18-8-2 in Orioles last 28 Tuesday games.
• Over is 9-4 in Orioles last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 27-13-2 in Orioles last 42 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 7-0 in Bundys last 7 starts on grass.
• Over is 4-0 in Bundys last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 8-0 in Bundys last 8 starts overall.
• Over is 6-0 in Bundys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-0 in Bundys last 4 home starts.
• Over is 4-0 in Bundys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1-1 in Bundys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Bundys last 5 Tuesday starts.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Baltimore.
• Royals are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Baltimore.



Umpire Trends - Angel Hernandez


•Road team is 4-0 in Hernandezs last 4 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-0 in Hernandezs last 4 games behind home plate.
• Orioles are 6-0 in their last 6 games with Hernandez behind home plate.
• Under is 5-0 in Hernandezs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Over is 10-1 in Hernandezs last 11 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
• Over is 5-1 in Hernandezs last 6 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Home team is 5-2 in Hernandezs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Hernandezs last 8 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.

GAME: Cincinnati Reds (42-63) at Pittsburgh Pirates (51-54)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Reds at Pirates

Gracenote

Jul 31, 2017


Andrew McCutchen has been flexing his muscles with five of his last six hits leaving the park. Fresh off his third career three-homer performance, McCutchen looks to continue the power surge on Tuesday as the Pirates begin an eight-game homestand with the opener of a three-game series versus the Cincinnati Reds.

McCutchen belted three solo shots in Sunday's 7-1 rout at San Diego, snapping Pittsburgh's four-game losing skid while giving the five-time All-Star and 2013 National League MVP five homers, nine RBIs and seven runs scored during his last six games. The 30-year-old has two homers and is batting .286 versus the Reds this season, and that average elevates to a robust .311 in 45 career at-bats versus Tuesday starter Homer Bailey. While Pittsburgh resides 5 1/2 games behind first-place Chicago in the NL Central, cellar-dwelling Cincinnati found a rare ray of sunshine on Sunday after snapping a six-game skid with a 6-4 victory over Miami. The reeling Reds won for just the third time in 17 outings, although they have emerged victorious in six of the seven meetings versus the Pirates this season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Homer Bailey (2-5, 8.37) vs. Pirates RH Jameson Taillon (6-4, 4.03)

Bailey sustained his third straight loss on Wednesday after allowing seven runs on 10 hits - including nine singles - in a 9-5 setback at the New York Yankees. The 31-year-old has permitted 17 runs during his losing skid (16 innings), but perhaps a trek to PNC Park will be just what the doctor ordered to turn his fortunes around. Bailey has posted a 5-2 mark with a 2.58 ERA in nine career starts in Pittsburgh - including a no-hitter on Sept. 28, 2012.

Taillon endured the worst start of his career on Tuesday, surrendering 10 runs on nine hits in three innings of an 11-3 shellacking at San Francisco. The run total eclipsed the 25-year-old's sum total of his previous five starts, during which he yielded eight runs over 27 2/3 frames. Taillon's previous season-worst outing came in Cincinnati on May 3, during which he was shelled for six runs on eight hits - including two homers - in a 7-2 setback.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates 3B David Freese has hit safely in 10 straight starts, going 14-for-37 (.378).

2. Reds CF Billy Hamilton leads the majors with 44 steals, with eight coming against the Pirates this season.

3. Pittsburgh traded RHP Tony Watson and Cincinnati dealt LHP Tony Cingrani -- both relievers -- to the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to Monday's trade deadline.

PREDICTION: Reds 4, Pirates 2

Trends - Cincinnati at Pittsburgh



W/L Trends


Cincinnati
•Reds are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. National League Central.
• Reds are 18-38 in their last 56 overall.
• Reds are 16-35 in their last 51 road games.
• Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 Tuesday games.
• Reds are 6-14 in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Reds are 12-31 in their last 43 games on grass.
• Reds are 9-24 in their last 33 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Reds are 21-58 in their last 79 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 4-17 in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Reds are 3-13 in their last 16 during game 1 of a series.
• Reds are 2-10 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win.
• Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Reds are 18-8 in Baileys last 26 Tuesday starts.
• Reds are 2-7 in Baileys last 9 starts.
• Reds are 2-7 in Baileys last 9 starts on grass.
• Reds are 2-7 in Baileys last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Reds are 2-8 in Baileys last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Reds are 1-5 in Baileys last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Reds are 1-5 in Baileys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Reds are 1-6 in Baileys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Reds are 1-9 in Baileys last 10 starts vs. National League Central.



Pittsburgh
•Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
• Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
• Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
• Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win.
• Pirates are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Pirates are 5-11 in their last 16 Tuesday games.
• Pirates are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 games following an off day.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Pirates are 4-0 in Taillons last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Pirates are 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Pirates are 9-3 in Taillons last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Pirates are 5-2 in Taillons last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.


OU Trends


Cincinnati
•Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 8-1-1 in Reds last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 7-1-1 in Reds last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Reds last 8 games following a win.
• Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 games following an off day.
• Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games.
• Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 10-3-3 in Reds last 16 Tuesday games.
• Under is 12-4 in Reds last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 8-3 in Reds last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 10-4 in Reds last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 11-5-1 in Reds last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 14-5 in Baileys last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Baileys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-2 in Baileys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Baileys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Baileys last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 9-4 in Baileys last 13 road starts.



Pittsburgh
•Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Pirates last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 20-4-2 in Pirates last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 13-3-1 in Pirates last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Under is 20-5-2 in Pirates last 27 home games.
• Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 20-5-1 in Pirates last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 7-2 in Pirates last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-2 in Pirates last 9 games following a win.
• Under is 15-5-1 in Pirates last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 19-7-1 in Pirates last 27 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 8-3 in Pirates last 11 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 games following an off day.
• Over is 23-10 in Pirates last 33 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Under is 33-16-2 in Pirates last 51 overall.
• Under is 33-16-2 in Pirates last 51 on grass.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Taillons last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-0 in Taillons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Taillons last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Taillons last 5 home starts.
• Under is 4-0 in Taillons last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
• Under is 2-0-2 in Taillons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Taillons last 8 starts on grass.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Taillons last 8 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 3-1-2 in Taillons last 6 Tuesday starts.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Taillons last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.


Head to Head


•Reds are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Pittsburgh.
• Under is 4-0 in Baileys last 4 road starts vs. Pirates.
• Reds are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
• Under is 7-1-2 in Baileys last 10 starts vs. Pirates.
• Under is 10-4-1 in the last 15 meetings in Pittsburgh.
• Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.
• Reds are 0-7 in Baileys last 7 starts vs. Pirates.

GAME: Cleveland Indians (57-47) at Boston Red Sox (58-49)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Indians at Red Sox

Gracenote

Jul 31, 2017


The Boston Red Sox got the bullpen piece they needed at the trade deadline on Monday but watched the rival New York Yankees swing the biggest deal in the American League by nabbing right-hander Sonny Gray from the Oakland Athletics. The Red Sox, who sit a half-game behind the Yankees in the AL East, will try to make up some ground at the expense of another division leader when they host the Cleveland Indians in the second of a three-game set on Tuesday.

Boston picked up reliever Addison Reed from the New York Mets prior to Monday's deadline, but the biggest boost of the day came from an offense that had been struggling to score runs while the team dropped six of eight. That offense came alive for five runs in the first four innings en route to a 6-2 victory in Monday's opener as Eduardo Nunez, who was acquired in a trade last week, continued to make himself at home with three hits and two RBIs. The Indians are suddenly losers of two in a row following a nine-game winning streak and managed three runs in the two setbacks. Cleveland, which sits two games ahead of the Kansas City Royals in the Central, will try to bounce back on Tuesday behind Carlos Carrasco while the Red Sox counter with ace Chris Sale.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, STO (Cleveland), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (10-4, 3.58 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Chris Sale (13-4, 2.37)

Carrasco delivered a quality start in four of his five July outings and is coming off a no-decision against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in which he allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings. The Venezuela native notched five strikeouts in that turn and totaled 39 in 32 2/3 innings in July. Carrasco is seeing the Red Sox for the first time in 2017 and is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in five career appearances - three starts - against them.

Sale is well on his way to the AL Cy Young Award and has not allowed a run in three starts since the All-Star break. The Florida native struck out 11 while yielding three hits in seven scoreless innings at Seattle on Wednesday and owns 33 strikeouts and 10 hits allowed in 20 2/3 innings since the break. Sale has plenty of experience against Cleveland from his time with the Chicago White Sox and is 5-7 with a 4.07 ERA in 27 career appearances - 16 starts - versus the Indians.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia (knee) sat out his third straight game on Monday and remains day-to-day.

2. The Indians placed RHP Josh Tomlin (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list and scheduled him for an MRI on Tuesday.

3. Cleveland acquired RHP Joe Smith from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 4, Indians 2

Trends - Cleveland at Boston



W/L Trends


Cleveland
•Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
• Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 overall.
• Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 games on grass.
• Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Indians are 3-7 in their last 10 road games.
• Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
• Indians are 1-6 in their last 7 Tuesday games.
• Indians are 4-0 in Carrascos last 4 Tuesday starts.
• Indians are 7-1 in Carrascos last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Indians are 7-1 in Carrascos last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Indians are 9-2 in Carrascos last 11 starts vs. American League East.
• Indians are 22-5 in Carrascos last 27 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Indians are 13-3 in Carrascos last 16 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Indians are 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Indians are 11-3 in Carrascos last 14 starts on grass.
• Indians are 6-2 in Carrascos last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Indians are 19-7 in Carrascos last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Indians are 8-3 in Carrascos last 11 road starts.
• Indians are 8-3 in Carrascos last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Indians are 37-18 in Carrascos last 55 starts.



Boston
•Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Red Sox are 17-5 in their last 22 Tuesday games.
• Red Sox are 15-6 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
• Red Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
• Red Sox are 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Red Sox are 5-1 in Sales last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Red Sox are 5-1 in Sales last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Red Sox are 5-1 in Sales last 6 home starts.
• Red Sox are 8-2 in Sales last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Red Sox are 8-2 in Sales last 10 starts on grass.
• Red Sox are 12-4 in Sales last 16 starts.
• Red Sox are 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Red Sox are 7-3 in Sales last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


Cleveland
•Over is 4-0-1 in Indians last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-0 in Indians last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 7-1 in Indians last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 6-1 in Indians last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 games following a loss.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 Tuesday games.
• Under is 17-6-3 in Indians last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 19-7-2 in Indians last 28 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 38-16-6 in Indians last 60 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Indians last 11 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 21-10-1 in Indians last 32 vs. American League East.
• Under is 35-17-2 in Indians last 54 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 4-0 in Carrascos last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-1 in Carrascos last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Carrascos last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Carrascos last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 21-8 in Carrascos last 29 road starts.
• Under is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 5-2 in Carrascos last 7 starts vs. American League East.



Boston
•Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 vs. American League Central.
• Over is 9-2 in Red Sox last 11 Tuesday games.
• Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 overall.
• Under is 8-2 in Red Sox last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 on grass.
• Under is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 games following a win.
• Under is 9-3 in Red Sox last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 20-7-1 in Red Sox last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 20-7-1 in Red Sox last 28 home games.
• Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Sales last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 5-1 in Sales last 6 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
• Under is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Sales last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings in Boston.
• Under is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings.
• Indians are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Boston.



Umpire Trends - Marty Foster


•Under is 4-0-2 in Fosters last 6 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Over is 7-1 in Fosters last 8 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
• Home team is 5-1 in Fosters last 6 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in Fosters last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Fosters last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Fosters last 5 games behind home plate.
• Over is 9-3 in Fosters last 12 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
• Road team is 6-2 in Fosters last 8 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
• Indians are 7-21 in their last 28 games with Foster behind home plate.
• Indians are 1-5 in their last 6 Tuesday games with Foster behind home plate.

GAME: Washington Nationals (63-41) at Miami Marlins (49-55)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Nationals at Marlins

Gracenote

Jul 31, 2017


Max Scherzer has not lost since June 21 but he will get a chance to avenge that defeat when the Washington Nationals continue a three-game series at the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Scherzer will have a tough act to follow after teammate Gio Gonzalez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning of Washington's 1-0 victory in Monday's series opener.

Scherzer leads the National League with 201 strikeouts and can pitch with added confidence after the Nationals added another piece to a bullpen that was a shambles for the first half of the season. Washington made a trade with Minnesota on Monday for All-Star closer Brandon Kintzler, who will join recent acquisitions Ryan Madson and Sean Doolittle in a suddenly formidable bullpen. The NL East-leading Nationals hold a 14-game edge over second-place Miami, which has dropped two in a row following a four-game winning streak. Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon spoiled Gonzalez's no-hit bid with a leadoff single in the ninth, one of five hits total between the two teams.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max Scherzer (12-5, 2.23 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Chris O'Grady (2-1, 3.68)

Scherzer rebounded from a rocky outing at Arizona by overpowering Milwaukee on Thursday, allowing a solo homer among three hits and striking out nine over six innings. He is 4-0 in six starts since a 2-1 setback at Miami, a hard-luck loss in which he took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, struck out 11 and gave up two unearned runs. Christian Yelich is 7-for-20 with two homers off Scherzer, who is 6-3 with a 3.50 ERA in 11 starts versus Miami.

O'Grady is coming off the finest performance of his brief major-league tenure, blanking Cincinnati on five hits over seven innings in his fourth career start. He labored against the Reds in his previous turn, lasting 4 2/3 innings and giving up three runs while walking six in a no-decision. The 27-year-old George Mason product has stymied left-handed hitters, holding them to four hits in 28 at-bats.

WALK-OFFS

1. Kintzler was 28-for-32 in save situations while posting a 2-2 record and 2.78 ERA for the Twins.

2. Gordon has hit safely in 11 consecutive games.

3. Doolittle has converted all four of his save opportunities since he was acquired along with Madson from Oakland.

PREDICTION: Nationals 7, Marlins 2

Trends - Washington at Miami



W/L Trends


Washington
•Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 9-1 in their last 10 Tuesday games.
• Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Nationals are 9-2 in their last 11 road games.
• Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Nationals are 10-3 in their last 13 during game 2 of a series.
• Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a win.
• Nationals are 37-14 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 12-5 in their last 17 overall.
• Nationals are 12-5 in their last 17 games on grass.
• Nationals are 60-29 in their last 89 vs. National League East.
• Nationals are 5-0 in Scherzers last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Nationals are 8-1 in Scherzers last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 6-1 in Scherzers last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 11-2 in Scherzers last 13 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 5-1 in Scherzers last 6 Tuesday starts.
• Nationals are 23-6 in Scherzers last 29 starts vs. National League East.
• Nationals are 26-9 in Scherzers last 35 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 26-9 in Scherzers last 35 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 25-9 in Scherzers last 34 road starts.
• Nationals are 19-7 in Scherzers last 26 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Nationals are 21-8 in Scherzers last 29 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Nationals are 5-2 in Scherzers last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Nationals are 40-19 in Scherzers last 59 starts.
• Nationals are 40-19 in Scherzers last 59 starts on grass.



Miami
•Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Marlins are 16-7 in their last 23 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Marlins are 4-9 in their last 13 home games.
• Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Marlins are 4-11 in their last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
• Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.


OU Trends


Washington
•Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-0 in Nationals last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 7-1 in Nationals last 8 games following a win.
• Under is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 road games.
• Under is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 11-4 in Nationals last 15 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 12-5 in Nationals last 17 vs. National League East.
• Under is 9-4 in Nationals last 13 overall.
• Under is 9-4 in Nationals last 13 on grass.
• Over is 9-4 in Nationals last 13 Tuesday games.
• Over is 5-0 in Scherzers last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-0 in Scherzers last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 7-1-1 in Scherzers last 9 Tuesday starts.
• Over is 7-1 in Scherzers last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 road starts.
• Over is 7-2 in Scherzers last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 7-2 in Scherzers last 9 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Scherzers last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 9-3 in Scherzers last 12 starts vs. National League East.
• Over is 10-4 in Scherzers last 14 starts with 4 days of rest.



Miami
•Over is 20-5-1 in Marlins last 26 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 7-2-2 in Marlins last 11 Tuesday games.
• Over is 19-6-2 in Marlins last 27 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 21-8-2 in Marlins last 31 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 13-5 in Marlins last 18 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 overall.
• Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 on grass.
• Under is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 games following a loss.
• Over is 11-5-2 in Marlins last 18 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Under is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings in Miami.
• Nationals are 5-2 in Scherzers last 7 starts vs. Marlins.



Umpire Trends - Adrian Johnson


•Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 Tuesday games with Johnson behind home plate.
• Over is 6-1-1 in Johnsons last 8 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Johnsons last 9 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Johnsons last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
• Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Johnson behind home plate.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Johnsons last 8 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
• Home team is 12-5 in Johnsons last 17 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 13-6 in Johnsons last 19 Tuesday games behind home plate.

GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (74-31) at Atlanta Braves (48-56)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Dodgers at Braves

Gracenote

Jul 31, 2017


The Los Angeles Dodgers own baseball’s best record, have won eight games in a row and lost just twice since the Fourth of July entering the opener of a three-game series Tuesday at the Atlanta Braves. Sunday’s 3-2, 11-inning victory over San Francisco pushed the Dodgers’ record to 74-31 on the season, and the good news continued on Monday’s off day as Los Angeles acquired Texas ace Yu Darvish at the trade deadline.

Shortstop Corey Seager collected his eighth three-hit game of the season Sunday, and in 22 games in July hit .333 with 12 runs scored, eight doubles, six homers and 14 RBIs for the Dodgers. While Los Angeles has won 19 of its past 21 games and now add Darvish to a pitching staff leading the majors in ERA (3.09), the Braves wrapped up an 11-game road trip - which started with consecutive victories over the Dodgers - by losing eight of the final nine contests. Atlanta has left 69 runners on base in the past nine games, going 3-for-14 with runners in scoring position in Monday’s 7-6 loss to Philadelphia. Braves right fielder Nick Markakis begins the series just two hits shy of reaching 2,000 for his career.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, SportsNet Los Angeles, FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Kenta Maeda (9-4, 4.09 ERA) vs. Braves RH Lucas Sims (NR)

Maeda’s rough start to the season - a 1-2 record with an 8.05 ERA in his first four starts - is a distant memory as the 29-year-old has since dominated opposing lineups. He has allowed two earned runs or fewer in nine of his past 12 starts, and since the start of June has posted a 2.75 ERA with five wins and a save in nine appearances (seven starts). Maeda, who did not face the Braves in Los Angeles, gave up one earned run in five innings July 25 to beat Minnesota for his third consecutive win.

The Braves announced Monday they will promote Sims to make his major-league debut in the series opener. Taken 21st overall in the 2012 draft, the 23-year-old has found his stride at Triple-A Gwinnett after an up-and-down career while going 7-4 with a 3.75 ERA in 20 games (19 starts) this season. Sims has struck out 51 hitters with only seven walks in 35 1/3 innings across his past six outings, and was selected to the Triple-A All-Star game.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Dodgers also bolstered their bullpen at Monday's deadline, acquiring Pittsburgh LHP Tony Watson and Cincinnati LHP Tony Cingrani.

2. Atlanta 1B Freddie Freeman homered in the eighth inning Monday, just his second blast in the past 16 games after hitting three homers in his previous four games.

3. Los Angeles 1B Adrian Gonzalez, out since June 11 with a back injury, is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Braves 2

Trends - LA Dodgers at Atlanta



W/L Trends


LA Dodgers
•Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Dodgers are 10-1 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Dodgers are 42-9 in their last 51 games following a win.
• Dodgers are 14-3 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 13-3 in their last 16 games following an off day.
• Dodgers are 47-11 in their last 58 overall.
• Dodgers are 47-11 in their last 58 games on grass.
• Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Dodgers are 18-6 in their last 24 road games.
• Dodgers are 41-14 in their last 55 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Dodgers are 43-15 in their last 58 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 40-14 in their last 54 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Dodgers are 19-7 in their last 26 during game 1 of a series.
• Dodgers are 39-15 in their last 54 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 36-15 in their last 51 vs. National League East.
• Dodgers are 35-16 in their last 51 Tuesday games.
• Dodgers are 6-1 in Maedas last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 10-2 in Maedas last 12 starts.
• Dodgers are 10-2 in Maedas last 12 starts on grass.
• Dodgers are 8-2 in Maedas last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Dodgers are 4-1 in Maedas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Dodgers are 4-1 in Maedas last 5 starts with 6 days of rest.
• Dodgers are 6-2 in Maedas last 8 Tuesday starts.
• Dodgers are 5-2 in Maedas last 7 starts vs. National League East.
• Dodgers are 2-5 in Maedas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Atlanta
•Braves are 15-7 in their last 22 during game 1 of a series.
• Braves are 24-50 in their last 74 Tuesday games.
• Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
• Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
• Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
• Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.


OU Trends


LA Dodgers
•Under is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 Tuesday games.
• Under is 8-1-1 in Dodgers last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Dodgers last 9 games following a win.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 vs. National League East.
• Over is 7-3 in Dodgers last 10 games following an off day.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Dodgers last 11 overall.
• Over is 21-9-2 in Dodgers last 32 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Dodgers last 11 on grass.
• Over is 3-0-2 in Maedas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-0 in Maedas last 6 starts with 6 days of rest.
• Over is 6-0-1 in Maedas last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 8-1-2 in Maedas last 11 road starts.
• Over is 4-1 in Maedas last 5 starts vs. National League East.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Maedas last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Maedas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 14-5-3 in Maedas last 22 starts on grass.
• Over is 14-5-3 in Maedas last 22 starts overall.
• Over is 5-2 in Maedas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 9-4-2 in Maedas last 15 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Atlanta
•Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. National League West.
• Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 8-1 in Braves last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Under is 12-3-2 in Braves last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 7-2 in Braves last 9 games following a loss.
• Over is 9-3 in Braves last 12 overall.
• Over is 9-3 in Braves last 12 on grass.
• Over is 15-5 in Braves last 20 Tuesday games.
• Over is 19-7-1 in Braves last 27 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Under is 15-6-2 in Braves last 23 home games.
• Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 55-24-2 in Braves last 81 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Dodgers are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (52-53) at Milwaukee Brewers (55-52)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 7:40 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Cardinals at Brewers

Gracenote

Jul 31, 2017


The Milwaukee Brewers are mired in quite the funk, with losses in 11 of their last 14 to relinquish their spot atop the National League Central in addition to setting a franchise record by going hitless in their last 31 at-bats with runners in scoring position. The Brewers attempt to stop the bleeding on Tuesday as they open a pivotal three-game series against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.

"A week without a hit with runners in scoring position, that's not really acceptable. We have to find a way to cash in on those opportunities," Travis Shaw said after Milwaukee's 4-2 loss to the first-place Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The 27-year-old has done his part with three homers, five RBIs and five runs scored over his last eight games and is 3-for-6 with a homer and three RBIs in his career versus Tuesday starter Carlos Martinez. While the Brewers have tumbled to 2 1/2 games behind Chicago, the Cardinals (52-53) have ascended to 4 1/2 in back of the Cubs with wins in five of their last seven to reside one victory shy of evening their record. Jose Martinez recorded a career-high three RBIs in Sunday's 3-2 triumph over Arizona and has gone deep twice with six RBIs against Milwaukee this season.

TV: 7:40 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (7-8, 3.52 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Jimmy Nelson (8-5, 3.38)

Martinez allowed five runs for the third time in five July starts on Wednesday, but walked away with the victory after striking our eight in a 10-5 triumph over Colorado. The 25-year-old Dominican will look for a fresh start versus Milwaukee, against which he owns a 5-2 mark with a 1.75 ERA in 21 career appearances. Martinez is 1-1 versus the Brewers this season after permitting five runs in as many innings in a 7-5 setback on April 20 and yielding one unearned run on four hits in 7 1/3 frames of a 2-1 victory two weeks later.

Nelson has answered a three-game winning streak with an 0-1 mark over his last three trips to the mound. The 28-year-old settled for his second hard-luck no-decision in that span after allowing two runs on four hits and striking out 10 in seven innings at Washington on Wednesday. Nelson owns an 0-8 mark with a 7.01 ERA in 11 career games against St. Louis, including a six-walk performance in a 6-4 setback on April 23.

WALK-OFFS

1. St. Louis SS Paul DeJong is 1-for-9 in his last three contests on the heels of a seven-game hitting streak.

2. Milwaukee reacquired RHP Jeremy Jeffress from Texas prior to Monday's trade deadline. The reliever was shipped to the Rangers along with C Jonathan Lucroy at last year's trade deadline.

3. Cardinals OF Stephen Piscotty, who has been sidelined with a groin injury, completed a short rehab stint with Single-A Peoria and is expected to return to the team on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Brewers 3, Cardinals 2

Trends - St. Louis at Milwaukee


W/L Trends


St. Louis
•Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Cardinals are 4-9 in their last 13 games following a win.
• Cardinals are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. National League Central.
• Cardinals are 8-22 in their last 30 games following an off day.
• Cardinals are 7-21 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
• Cardinals are 7-1 in Martinezs last 8 Tuesday starts.
• Cardinals are 21-9 in Martinezs last 30 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Cardinals are 2-5 in Martinezs last 7 starts.
• Cardinals are 2-5 in Martinezs last 7 starts on grass.
• Cardinals are 3-8 in Martinezs last 11 road starts.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in Martinezs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in Martinezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.



Milwaukee
•Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 7-2 in their last 9 during game 1 of a series.
• Brewers are 10-4 in their last 14 home games.
• Brewers are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a loss.
• Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
• Brewers are 2-10 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
• Brewers are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 4-0 in Nelsons last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 4-0 in Nelsons last 4 home starts.
• Brewers are 4-1 in Nelsons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Brewers are 6-2 in Nelsons last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 7-3 in Nelsons last 10 starts.
• Brewers are 7-3 in Nelsons last 10 starts on grass.
• Brewers are 1-4 in Nelsons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Brewers are 0-4 in Nelsons last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.


OU Trends


St. Louis
•Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games following an off day.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 overall.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 on grass.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 Tuesday games.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 7-2-1 in Cardinals last 10 games following a win.
• Under is 6-2-2 in Cardinals last 10 road games.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Cardinals last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Cardinals last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Over is 5-2-2 in Cardinals last 9 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-1 in Martinezs last 6 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-1 in Martinezs last 6 starts overall.
• Under is 12-4-3 in Martinezs last 19 starts vs. National League Central.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Martinezs last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Martinezs last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.



Milwaukee
•Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 home games.
• Under is 7-0 in Brewers last 7 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 8-1 in Brewers last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 12-3 in Brewers last 15 overall.
• Under is 12-3 in Brewers last 15 on grass.
• Under is 16-5 in Brewers last 21 games following a loss.
• Under is 20-7-1 in Brewers last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 19-7-1 in Brewers last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Nelsons last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Nelsons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Nelsons last 5 starts on grass.
• Under is 12-3-1 in Nelsons last 16 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Nelsons last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Nelsons last 5 starts overall.
• Under is 15-5-3 in Nelsons last 23 home starts.
• Under is 7-3 in Nelsons last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 9-4 in Nelsons last 13 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 5-1 in Nelsons last 6 home starts vs. Cardinals.
• Cardinals are 5-1 in Martinezs last 6 starts vs. Brewers.
• Cardinals are 5-1 in Martinezs last 6 road starts vs. Brewers.
• Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Cardinals are 39-15 in the last 54 meetings in Milwaukee.
• Under is 5-2-2 in Martinezs last 9 starts vs. Brewers.
• Over is 7-3 in Nelsons last 10 starts vs. Cardinals.
• Brewers are 3-7 in Nelsons last 10 starts vs. Cardinals.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (60-45) at Chicago Cubs (56-48)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Diamondbacks at Cubs

Gracenote

Jul 31, 2017



A pair of playoff contenders go head-to-head when the Chicago Cubs play host to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a three-game series beginning Tuesday. The Cubs are 13-3 since the All-Star break and stand 2 1/2 games ahead of Milwaukee in the National League Central - the defending World Series champions’ largest lead of the season - while the Diamondbacks remain atop the NL wild card race.



Chicago is among the hottest teams in the majors, thanks in large part to a rejuvenated starting rotation that has posted a 2.34 ERA and 11 quality starts in 16 games since the break. Ace left-hander Jon Lester hopes to continue that trend when he aims for his fourth straight quality start opposite fellow lefty Patrick Corbin. Both teams did some dealing ahead of Monday’s non-waiver trade deadline, with each adding pieces to the bullpen and picking up veterans who add depth off the bench. The Cubs picked up left-hander Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila from Detroit, while the Diamondbacks acquired Adam Rosales from Oakland to shore up their injury-riddled infield and added right-hander David Hernandez from the Los Angeles Angels to bolster the bullpen.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, CSN Chicago



PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (8-9, 4.36 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (8-6, 3.88)

Corbin has won his last two starts and allowed two or fewer runs in his last four. The 28-year-old issued a season-high four walks and scattered seven hits Wednesday against Atlanta, but he limited the damage to two runs over six innings. Corbin is 3-0 with a 3.15 ERA in four games (three starts) against the Cubs.

Lester has been excellent in three starts since the All-Star break, winning all three while posting a 2.05 ERA. The 33-year-old held the Chicago White Sox to two runs and four hits over seven innings Thursday, allowing both runs on solo homers for the second straight game. Lester is 2-0 with a 4.63 ERA in four starts against the Diamondbacks.



WALK-OFFS

1. Diamondbacks SS Ketel Marte was placed on the bereavement list Monday after his mother was killed in a car crash.

2. Cubs C Willson Contreras has reached base in 15 straight games, boasting a .397 on-base percentage over that stretch.

3. Arizona OF J.D. Martinez has hit safely in his last seven games against the Cubs.



PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 2

Trends - Arizona at Chi. Cubs



W/L Trends


Arizona
•Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
• Diamondbacks are 11-4 in their last 15 Tuesday games.
• Diamondbacks are 39-84 in their last 123 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Diamondbacks are 4-9 in their last 13 road games.
• Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Diamondbacks are 3-14 in their last 17 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Corbins last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
• Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Corbins last 7 starts.
• Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Corbins last 7 starts on grass.
• Diamondbacks are 5-16 in Corbins last 21 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Diamondbacks are 2-7 in Corbins last 9 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Diamondbacks are 2-9 in Corbins last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Corbins last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Diamondbacks are 2-12 in Corbins last 14 road starts.
• Diamondbacks are 1-6 in Corbins last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Diamondbacks are 0-7 in Corbins last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.



Chi. Cubs
•Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cubs are 13-3 in their last 16 overall.
• Cubs are 13-3 in their last 16 games on grass.
• Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 games following an off day.
• Cubs are 9-3 in their last 12 games following a win.
• Cubs are 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Cubs are 44-19 in their last 63 Tuesday games.
• Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Cubs are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. National League West.
• Cubs are 5-1 in Lesters last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cubs are 8-2 in Lesters last 10 Tuesday starts.
• Cubs are 11-3 in Lesters last 14 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Cubs are 22-6 in Lesters last 28 home starts.
• Cubs are 7-2 in Lesters last 9 starts vs. National League West.
• Cubs are 10-3 in Lesters last 13 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Cubs are 16-5 in Lesters last 21 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Cubs are 39-17 in Lesters last 56 starts.
• Cubs are 39-17 in Lesters last 56 starts on grass.
• Cubs are 1-5 in Lesters last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


OU Trends


Arizona
•Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 overall.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 on grass.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games following a loss.
• Under is 16-5 in Diamondbacks last 21 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 21-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 29 games following an off day.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 8-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 20-8 in Diamondbacks last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 Tuesday games.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 41-20-2 in Diamondbacks last 63 road games.
• Over is 6-1 in Corbins last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
• Over is 13-3 in Corbins last 16 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 8-2 in Corbins last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 11-4 in Corbins last 15 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 8-3 in Corbins last 11 starts on grass.
• Over is 8-3 in Corbins last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 8-3 in Corbins last 11 starts overall.
• Over is 5-2 in Corbins last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 34-15-2 in Corbins last 51 road starts.



Chi. Cubs
•Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games following an off day.
• Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 overall.
• Under is 2-0-2 in Cubs last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 on grass.
• Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 2-0-2 in Cubs last 4 home games.
• Over is 6-1-2 in Cubs last 9 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Cubs last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 games following a win.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 Tuesday games.
• Under is 13-5-1 in Cubs last 19 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 36-15-3 in Cubs last 54 vs. National League West.
• Under is 9-4-1 in Cubs last 14 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Lesters last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts vs. National League West.
• Under is 6-2 in Lesters last 8 starts on grass.
• Under is 6-2 in Lesters last 8 starts overall.
• Under is 19-7 in Lesters last 26 home starts.
• Under is 18-7-1 in Lesters last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 18-7-1 in Lesters last 26 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


Head to Head


•Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.
• Diamondbacks are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings.
• Diamondbacks are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago.

GAME: Seattle Mariners (54-53) at Texas Rangers (50-55)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Mariners at Rangers

Gracenote

Aug 1, 2017


The Seattle Mariners have picked up their play away from home in a big way following a lousy start to the season, and continued road success in August figures to be a major factor as to whether or not they can end a 15-year postseason drought. The Mariners, who began a stretch in which they play 21 of 28 away from Safeco Field on Monday, hope to keep rolling on the road one day later as they continue their three-game series against the Texas Rangers.

Seattle spotted Texas a four-run, second-inning lead in the opener before taking advantage of four errors and eventually rallying for a 6-4 victory on Monday, improving to 14-6 away from home since opening the season 8-20 on the road. While the Mariners won their third straight to climb within 2 1/2 games of Kansas City for the second and final wild-card spot in the American League, the Rangers fell 5 1/2 games behind the Royals to conclude what has been a chaotic two days for the club. A few hours after Adrian Beltre became the 31st player in major-league history to reach 3,000 hits on Sunday, the Rangers sent catcher Johnathan Lucroy to Colorado for a player to be named. Texas continued its roster makeover on Monday afternoon, dealing reliever Jeremy Jeffress to Milwaukee for a minor leaguer before sending four-time All-Star Yu Darvish to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Erasmo Ramirez (4-3, 4.80 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Nick Martinez (3-3, 4.56)

Ramirez, who was acquired from Tampa Bay for Steve Cishek and cash considerations on Friday, returns to the club with which he spent his first three major-league seasons from 2012-14. The 27-year-old Nicaraguan defeated Cincinnati in his last turn with the Rays on June 21 and held the opposition scoreless in five of his final six relief outings with Tampa Bay. Beltre is 6-for-15 against Ramirez, who has posted an 8.31 ERA in three appearances (one start) against the Rangers this season.

Martinez, who was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock following the Darvish trade, will attempt to win his third straight turn, although he will be making his first major-league start since June 25. The Miami native was demoted on July 6 and struggled in his first turn for the Express, but he rebounded nicely by allowing only five hits over 10 scoreless innings in his last two outings with Round Rock. Kyle Seager is 7-for-11 against Martinez, who is 0-2 with a 3.63 ERA in five appearances (three starts) versus Seattle.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Mariners are 9-2 in their last 11 road contests and tied with the Dodgers for the best such mark in the majors since June 18.

2. Beltre has committed an error in three straight games after going a career-high and club-record (for a third baseman) 62 contests without one.

3. Seattle OF Leonys Martin, who was demoted in late April after batting .111, is 3-for-8 with a triple, a home run and three RBIs since being recalled on Sunday.

PREDICTION: Mariners 5, Rangers 4

Trends - Seattle at Texas



W/L Trends


Seattle
•Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mariners are 7-1 in their last 8 road games.
• Mariners are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
• Mariners are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
• Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
• Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Mariners are 6-17 in their last 23 Tuesday games.
• Mariners are 3-7 in Ramirezs last 10 road starts.
• Mariners are 5-14 in Ramirezs last 19 starts.
• Mariners are 4-14 in Ramirezs last 18 starts on grass.
• Mariners are 1-4 in Ramirezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Mariners are 3-13 in Ramirezs last 16 starts vs. American League West.



Texas
•Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rangers are 11-3 in their last 14 during game 2 of a series.
• Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 Tuesday games.
• Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
• Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rangers are 2-10 in their last 12 games on grass.
• Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rangers are 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Rangers are 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts.
• Rangers are 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts on grass.
• Rangers are 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rangers are 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 home starts.
• Rangers are 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 Tuesday starts.
• Rangers are 3-10 in Martinezs last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rangers are 3-11 in Martinezs last 14 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.


OU Trends


Seattle
•Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 vs. American League West.
• Under is 8-2 in Mariners last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 7-2 in Mariners last 9 road games.
• Over is 39-12-2 in Mariners last 53 Tuesday games.
• Under is 11-5 in Mariners last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 6-2 in Ramirezs last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 starts overall.



Texas
•Under is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League West.
• Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 38-16-4 in Rangers last 58 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Rangers last 11 home games.
• Under is 11-5-1 in Rangers last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 Tuesday starts.


Head to Head


•Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Texas.
• Mariners are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
• Over is 19-9 in the last 28 meetings.
• Mariners are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Texas.



Umpire Trends - Jeff Nelson


•Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 Tuesday games with Nelson behind home plate.
• Under is 8-1-1 in Nelsons last 10 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-1 in Nelsons last 6 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
• Under is 5-1 in Nelsons last 6 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
• Under is 4-1 in Nelsons last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Nelsons last 5 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 4-1 in Nelsons last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Texas.
• Under is 6-2 in Nelsons last 8 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Nelsons last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Texas.
• Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Nelson behind home plate.
• Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 Tuesday games with Nelson behind home plate.
• Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Nelson behind home plate.

Game: Tampa Bay Rays (54-53) at Houston Astros (69-36)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 01 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A





Preview: Rays at Astros

Gracenote

Aug 1, 2017


The Houston Astros surprisingly did not make a major deal to bolster their pitching staff at Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, but if their offense continues to perform like it did the same night, it won’t matter much. The Astros look to match their impressive performance at the plate in the series opener when they host the Tampa Bay Rays for the second contest of their four-game set on Tuesday.

Houston reportedly was attempting to acquire a big-name starting pitcher such as Sonny Gray or Yu Darvish, along with closer Zach Britton, but had to settle for the veteran Francisco Liriano in a deal with Toronto. The Astros registered 17 hits in a 14-7 victory on Monday and hope to provide the same support for Mike Fiers when he opposes All-Star Chris Archer, who is 4-2 with a 1.68 ERA in his career versus Houston. The Rays picked up three relievers and slugger Lucas Duda in separate deals last week and sent infielder Tim Beckham to Baltimore on Monday before losing for the ninth time in 12 contests to drop 4 ½ games out of first place in the American League East. Corey Dickerson has knocked in five runs over the last two games for Tampa Bay, which has given up 34 over its last five contests.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Chris Archer (7-6, 3.80 ERA) vs. Astros RH Mike Fiers (7-5, 3.71)

Archer is winless in his last four appearances but has strung together six straight quality starts and 13 in a row in which he has completed six frames. The 28-year-old North Carolina native, who is second in the AL with 177 strikeouts, was unable to record a victory last time out as the Rays botched what would have been the last out in the ninth inning. Marwin Gonzalez is 4-for-11 and Jose Altuve 5-for-18 with a homer against Archer, who did not face Houston during their series in April.

Fiers could not extend his winning streak to three games last time out as he permitted three runs, five hits and three walks over four innings in a loss at Philadelphia. The 32-year-old Floridian has posted ERAs under 3.00 in each of the last two months and has been better at home with a 2.85 mark as opposed to 4.50 on the road. Logan Morrison (6-for-12) and Evan Longoria (3-for-8, two homers) cause trouble for Fiers, who gave up three runs over five frames in a no-decision against the Rays on April 21.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (lower back) was placed on the 10-day disabled list while 1B AJ Reed and RHP Michael Feliz were recalled from Triple-A Fresno and Double-A Corpus Christi, respectively.

2. Duda homered for the third time in four games with the Rays on Monday and has hit safely in five in a row, including his last contest with the New York Mets.

3. Altuve finished July with 48 hits - including four homers - in 99 at-bats to raise his major league-best batting average to .368.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Astros 2

Trends - Tampa Bay at Houston



W/L Trends


Tampa Bay
•Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
• Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
• Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Rays are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Rays are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
• Rays are 5-1 in Archers last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Rays are 11-5 in Archers last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Rays are 2-5 in Archers last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Rays are 5-16 in Archers last 21 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rays are 7-24 in Archers last 31 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Rays are 1-4 in Archers last 5 Tuesday starts.



Houston
•Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
• Astros are 16-5 in their last 21 Tuesday games.
• Astros are 19-7 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
• Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 54-22 in their last 76 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 36-15 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 61-29 in their last 90 games on grass.
• Astros are 65-32 in their last 97 overall.
• Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win.
• Astros are 4-0 in Fiers' last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Astros are 4-0 in Fiers' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 6-1 in Fiers' last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Astros are 5-1 in Fiers' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 Tuesday starts.
• Astros are 8-3 in Fiers' last 11 starts on grass.
• Astros are 5-2 in Fiers' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 17-8 in Fiers' last 25 home starts.
• Astros are 1-5 in Fiers' last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.


OU Trends


Tampa Bay
•Under is 6-1-1 in Rays last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Rays last 11 games following a loss.
• Under is 6-2 in Rays last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 12-4-2 in Rays last 18 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Rays last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 15-5-1 in Rays last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Archers last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 7-2 in Archers last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 10-3 in Archers last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 6-2 in Archers last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 19-7 in Archers last 26 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Over is 10-4-5 in Archers last 19 starts during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 24-10-1 in Archers last 35 starts on grass.
• Over is 7-3 in Archers last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Archers last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 26-12-1 in Archers last 39 road starts.



Houston
•Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 8-2 in Astros last 10 on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 during game 2 of a series.
• Over is 24-7-1 in Astros last 32 vs. American League East.
• Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 20-7-1 in Astros last 28 overall.
• Over is 8-3 in Astros last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 10-4-1 in Astros last 15 games following a win.
• Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 11-5-1 in Astros last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Fiers' last 5 Tuesday starts.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Fiers' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Fiers' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-1-1 in Fiers' last 9 starts vs. American League East.
• Under is 4-1-2 in Fiers' last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Fiers' last 6 starts overall.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Fiers' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Fiers' last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Houston.
• Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
• Rays are 5-2 in Archers last 7 starts vs. Astros.
• Rays are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Houston.
• Rays are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.



Umpire Trends - Jeff Kellogg


•Home team is 7-0 in Kelloggs last 7 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Over is 5-0 in Kelloggs last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate.
• Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Kellogg behind home plate.
• Road team is 7-1 in Kelloggs last 8 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
• Under is 7-2 in Kelloggs last 9 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
• Rays are 7-20 in their last 27 games with Kellogg behind home plate.