CNOTES Wednesday's Early/Evening MLB Best Bets !

Early MLB Best Bets !

Record with games left Tuesday Night:

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
08/10/10 6-1-1 85.71% +3130 Detail
08/09/10 9-8-0 52.94% +405 Detail
08/08/10 11-14-2 44.00% -1720 Detail
08/07/10 19-8-1 70.37% +6000 Detail
08/06/10 14-13-1 51.85% +425 Detail
08/05/10 7-12-1 36.84% -3050 Detail
08/04/10 13-16-0 44.83% -1395 Detail
08/03/10 16-14-0 53.33% +1195 Detail
08/02/10 10-10-0 50.00% -250 Detail
08/01/10 8-21-1 27.59% -7790 Detail
Totals 113-117-7 49.13% -3050

Wednesday, August 11Game Score Status Pick Amount

St. Louis - 12:35 PM ET St. Louis -130 500
Cincinnati - Over 7 500 *****

Tampa Bay - 1:05 PM ET Tampa Bay +108 500 *****
Detroit - Over 7.5 500

Atlanta - 2:05 PM ET Atlanta -136 500
Houston - Under 7.5 500 *****

Kansas City - 3:35 PM ET Kansas City +145 500 *****
LA Angels - Over 7 500 *****

Oakland - 3:40 PM ET Oakland -120 500
Seattle - Over 7.5 500 *****

Wednesday Tips

The Wednesday night baseball card showcases several key matchups in both leagues, including a pair of big showdowns inside the American League. The Yankees continue their series in the Lone Star State against the Rangers, while the Twins and White Sox battle for AL Central supremacy. We'll start in the Senior Circuit with a rematch of last season's NLCS in the City of Brotherly Love.

Dodgers at Phillies - 7:05 PM EST

Two teams on the outside looking in inside the NL Wild Card race meet for only the second time since Philadelphia eliminated Los Angeles last October to win the pennant. Both clubs have work to do if they want to make it back to the postseason, but the Phillies sit only one game out of the Wild Card spot, while the Dodgers are 5 ½ games behind.

Roy Oswalt (6-13, 3.50 ERA) still searches for his victory in a Phillies' uniform, as the righty received a no-decision in a 5-4 win at Florida last Thursday. Oswalt does make his first home start for the Phillies after allowing six earned runs in two outings against the Nationals and Marlins. The veteran had received horrible run support over the last month, but was bailed out against Florida thanks to a pair of late runs to force extra innings. Oswalt hasn't lost to the Dodgers since 2005, as he beat Los Angeles twice last season as a member of the Astros.

The Dodgers send out Chad Billingsley (9-6, 3.82 ERA), who looks to deliver his fifth straight quality start. Billingsley had his 25-inning scoreless streak snapped in L.A.'s 5-0 loss to San Diego last Thursday, but the Dodgers have cashed the 'under' in the righty's last four starts. The Dodgers have not provided Billingsley with good run support, scoring five runs his previous four outings, splitting with both the Giants and Padres. Billingsley has pitched much better on the road, owning an away ERA of 2.95, while the Dodgers are 7-4 in his 11 starts on the highway.

The Phillies have owned this series at Citizens Bank Park recently, going 9-2 since August 2008. The Dodgers have had plenty of struggles on the road, owning a 1-10 mark away from Chavez Ravine since the All-Star Break.

Yankees at Rangers - 8:05 PM EST

A potential playoff matchup takes place in Arlington as Cliff Lee looks to shut down the powerful Yankees' lineup. The Rangers are in cruise control atop the AL West, while the Yankees are still in a tight race inside the AL East with the Rays. Texas is creeping closer to its first postseason appearance since 1999, when the Rangers were eliminated coincidentally by the Bombers.

Despite a 3-3 team record since coming over from Seattle in early July, Lee (10-5, 2.44 ERA) has tossed at least eight innings in all six starts, including four complete games for the Rangers. The 'under' is a perfect 6-0 in this span, while the Rangers have won each of Lee's home starts against the A's and Angels. The former Cy Young Award winner has seen the Yankees in plenty of uniforms, as this will be his third straight start against New York with a different team since last October. Lee shut down the Bombers on June 29 as a $1.50 road underdog, compiling a complete-game, eight-hitter in a 7-4 victory. Lee's teams (Indians, Phillies, and Mariners) are 5-1 against New York since 2008, with four of those starts coming in the Bronx.

Javier Vazquez (9-8, 4.63 ERA) hasn't been very sharp lately, putting together just one quality start in his last four outings. Vazquez has allowed 14 earned runs in his previous four starts, with his lone win coming at Cleveland (he received no-decisions in victories over Rays and Angels). The Yankees are 4-1 in Vazquez's last five road starts, but only one of those outings came against a team in playoff contention at Tampa Bay. Vazquez hasn't faced the Rangers since 2008, while not taking the mound in Arlington since 2006, suffering an 8-0 loss.

Texas has performed its best in Game 2 of a series, compiling a 23-13 record, including a 12-4 mark the last 16 at home. The Yankees have cashed the 'under' in eight of their previous 11 games on the highway, while finishing 'over' the total in five of seven games this season as a road underdog.

Twins at White Sox - 8:10 PM EST

The top two clubs in the AL Central continue their pivotal series on the South Side of Chicago as the second-place team will likely miss the postseason. Minnesota grabbed three of four at Target Field right after the All-Star Break to sneak back into the race, while Chicago tries to rebound from a series loss at lowly Baltimore.

John Danks (11-8, 3.30 ERA) looks for a win for the first time in three starts after failing to pick up victories as heavy favorites against the Orioles and A's. Despite a solid ERA of 2.87 at U.S. Cellular Field, Danks has been nearly a 50/50 betting proposition at home this season, as the Sox are 6-6 in his 12 home starts. Laying a big number with Danks at home is a red flag, as Chicago is 1-5 as a favorite of least $1.35 this season. Making matters worse for the southpaw is Chicago's 1-6 mark against Minnesota in his seven starts in this series since last July.

The Twins send out left-hander Glen Perkins (6-7, 5.89 ERA in '09), who makes his first start this season, taking the place of Kevin Slowey, who had his start pushed back. After beginning the season with some struggles at Triple-A Rochester, Perkins has put together five quality starts in his last seven outings in the minors. Minnesota is 2-2 in Perkins' four career outings against Chicago, with only one start coming at U.S. Cellular Field, a 7-5 loss in 2008.

The season series has been controlled by the Twins, owning a 6-3 mark in 2010. Minnesota is 5-1 the last six meetings on the South Side, while winning 15 of the previous 19 matchups with Chicago.

Evening Games:


Baltimore - 7:05 PM ET Baltimore +133 500 *****
Cleveland - Over 9 500

Florida - 7:05 PM ET Washington -110 500
Washington - Over 9 500 *****

LA Dodgers - 7:05 PM ET LA Dodgers +124 500 *****
Philadelphia - Over 7.5 500*****

Boston - 7:07 PM ET Boston -102 500
Toronto - Over 8 500

Colorado - 7:10 PM ET NY Mets -115 500
NY Mets - Over 7.5 500 *****

NY Yankees - 8:05 PM ET NY Yankees +151 500 *****
Texas - Over 8 500 *****

Minnesota - 8:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox -168 500
Chi. White Sox - Over 9 500 *****

Arizona - 8:10 PM ET Arizona +116 500 *****
Milwaukee - Over 9 500

Pittsburgh - 10:05 PM ET Pittsburgh +181 500 *****
San Diego - Under 7 500

Chi. Cubs - 10:15 PM ET San Francisco -163 500
San Francisco - Under 7.5 500 *****

MLB
Write-Up


Wednesday, August 11

Hot pitchers
-- Wainwright is 6-1, 1.28 in his last eight starts. Arroyo is 2-1, 2.05 in his last three starts.
-- WRodriguez is 2-0, 0.84 in his last three starts. Hanson is 0-2, 2.70 in his last four starts.
-- Billingsley is 2-1, 0.98 in his last four starts.
-- DHudson is 2-0, 1.15 in two starts for Arizona.
-- McDonald blanked Colorado for six innings in his first Pirate start. Correia is 3-1, 3.42 in his last four starts.
-- Zito has a 2.02 RA in his last five starts. Gorzelanny is 4-1, 4.07 in his last seven starts.

-- Garza has a 2.25 RA in his last three starts.
-- Bergesen is 0-0, 1.93 in his last couple starts.
-- Weaver is 2-1, 2.14 in his last three starts.
-- Braden is 2-1, 3.80 in his last three starts.
-- Tomlin has 2.79 RA in his three starts for Cleveland.
-- Buchholz is 3-1, 2.91 in his last six starts. Marcum is 3-1, 3.42 in his last five starts.
-- Lee is 2-1, 2.13 in his last five starts.
-- Danks is 2-1, 2.15 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Volstad is 1-2, 5.70 in his last seven starts. Olsen is 1-2, 7.71 in his last three outings.
-- Oswalt is 0-3, 6.33 in his last four starts.
-- Francis is 1-2, 6.53 in his last four road starts. Niese is 1-3, 3.89 in his last six starts.
-- Bush is 1-3, 8.00 in his last five starts.

-- Verlander is 0-2, 4.09 in his last three starts.
-- Greinke is 1-2, 8.05 in his last three starts.
-- French is 1-2, 4.50 in three starts for the Mariners.
-- Vazquez has a 6.46 RA in his last four starts.
-- Perkins is making first '10 start; he is 18-11, 4.73 in 43 career starts for Minnesota the last two seasons.

Totals
-- Under is 8-2 in last ten Arroyo starts.
-- Seven of last ten Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Volstad starts went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Billingsley starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Francis starts.
-- Three of last four Bush starts went over the total.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in Correia's last dozen starts.
-- Five of last seven Cub games stayed under the total.

-- Over is 14-6-1 in Tampa Bay's last 21 road games. Verlander's last five starts all stayed under.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Kansas City road games.
-- Three of last four Braden starts went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Bergesen starts stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten Boston road games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Vazquez road starts.
-- Four of last five Danks home starts went over the total.

Hot Teams
-- Marlins are 10-6 in their last fifteen road games.
-- Phillies are 13-2 in their last 15 home games.
-- Cincinnati won nine of its last thirteen games. Cardinals won four of their last five games.
-- Rockies are 7-4 in their last eleven games.
-- Astros won six of their last seven home games.
-- Brewers are 10-4 in last fourteen games at Miller Park. Arizona won five of its last six games.
-- Padres are 10-3 in their last thirteen home games.
-- Giants won six of their last eight home games.

-- Toronto won five of its last seven games. Red Sox won six of last eight road games.
-- Rays won last two games, allowing three runs.
-- Orioles won seven of their last eight games.
-- Twins are 13-3 in their last sixteen games.
-- Rangers won six of last eight home games.
-- Seattle is 2-0 under interim manager Brown.
-- Angels won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Nationals lost four of their last five games.
-- Dodgers are 2-9 on road since All-Star break.
-- Mets are 3-5 in their last eight games.
-- Braves lost six of their last nine road games.
-- Pirates lost their last five road games.
-- Cubs lost eleven of their last thirteen games.

-- Indians lost four of their last five games.
-- Tigers lost 15 of their last 18 games.
-- White Sox lost four of their last five games.
-- Bronx lost six of its last nine games.
-- Royals lost 12 of their last 15 road games.
-- Oakland lost last two games, scoring one run.

Umpires
-- StL-Cin-- Three of last four Carlson games went over the total.
-- Atl-Hst-- Favorites won seven of nine Muchlinski games (+$381).
-- Fla-Wsh-- Three of four Porter games went over the total.
-- LA-Phil-- Three of last four Fairchild games went over the total.
-- Colo-NY-- Last four Cuzzi games stayed under the total.
-- Az-Mil-- Home team won last eight Danley games.
-- Pitt-SD-- Home team won last eight Bellino games; under is 3-1-1 in his last five games behind the dish.
-- Chi-SF-- Over is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Barrett games.

-- TB-Det-- Over is 7-4 in last eleven Everitt games.
-- KC-LA-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Joyce games.
-- A's-Sea-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Iassogna games.
-- Blt-Clev-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Kulpa games.
-- Bos-Tor-- Under is 9-0-1 in last ten Gibson games.
-- NY-Tex-- Three of last four Emmel games went over the total.
-- Minn-Chi-- Last five Dimuro games went over the total.

MLB


Wednesday, August 11

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Trend Report
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12:35 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing St. Louis

1:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. DETROIT
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

2:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games when playing on the road against Houston
Atlanta is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

3:35 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. LA ANGELS
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of LA Angels's last 17 games when playing at home against Kansas City
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

3:40 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games

7:05 PM
FLORIDA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Florida

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
LA Dodgers are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CLEVELAND
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 14 games when playing Baltimore
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Toronto is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado's last 16 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games at home
NY Mets are 8-16 SU in its last 24 games

8:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TEXAS
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas
NY Yankees are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games

8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. MILWAUKEE
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Arizona

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota

10:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. SAN DIEGO
Pittsburgh is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 15 of San Diego's last 23 games at home

10:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games

MLB


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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds (12-6, 3.83 ERA)

Arroyo may not have a huge winning streak rolling, but the rock star wannabe is lugging a scoreless streak through his last 14 innings or work. Arroyo pitched his second straight scoreless start in a 3-0 shutout of the Chicago Cubs Friday. It was the righty’s second win in a row and fifth victory in his last seven trips to the mound. Since the All-Star break, Arroyo is 3-2 with a 3.12 ERA.

Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros (9-11, 4.34 ERA)

Rodriguez has been all over the page this season, but seems to be finding his stride late in the summer. The Astros lefty is undefeated in his last four starts, going 3-0 with a 1.62 ERA and is 6-1 since June 24. Over his last three, Way-Rod boasts a skinny 0.42 ERA and 23 strikeouts. His last outing was a no-decision in a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in which the Houston bullpen spoiled a one-run, eight-hit effort from Rodriguez.


Slumping

Tommy Hanson, Atlanta Braves (8-8, 3.69 ERA)

Despite the Braves’ success in the NL East, Hanson has come up short in his recent starts. The young right hander hasn’t tasted victory since early July and is 0-3 in his last six outings. Hanson hasn’t pitched poorly, posting a 2.41 ERA in that span. He’s allowed only one run in each of his last three starts but hasn’t received enough from the Braves’ bats to back up those efforts. He gave up just a single run on three hits but took a no-decision in a 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants in his most recent start Friday.


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New York Yankees at Texas Rangers (-156)

Arlington should just be considered another borough of New York, because the Yankees absolutely own it.

The Bronx Bombers are 36-16 in their past 52 against Texas, including 23-9 in the past 32 in the Lone Star State. Not only that, when the team faces left-hander Cliff Lee, it can tout that no squad has scored more runs (174) then them against South Paws this season.

Dig even deeper.

New York also is 10th in the league in batting average against lefties, hitting a respectable .266. The team also is second in home runs (39) and fifth in doubles (67) against lefty pitching.

And over the past three years, the Yankees are batting .286 against Cliff Lee. He did beat the Yankees in a start in New York in late June, but allowed four runs in the complete game.

“He’s pretty much the same every time you see him,” Derek Jeter told the Associated Press. “He’s a perfect example of a guy who’s going to come after you. He throws strikes, not going to hurt himself, doesn’t walk anybody.”

He won’t hurt himself. Jeter and the Bombers will do that for him.

Pick: Yankees


Colorado Rockies at New York Mets (-115)

Citi Field has been a graveyard for batters this season. The Mets pitching staff has defended its home field by ranking as the fifth-best home pitching team in the Majors.

Mets pitchers have a 3.06 ERA at home and have allowed just 161 earned runs in Queens – the second fewest in all of baseball for a home team. Opponents also are hitting a meager .248 off the hurlers.

And the bats come alive at home, too. The team is hitting .265 at home, 25 points higher than on the road, where the team has especially struggled this year.

Meantime, don’t ask the Rockies to even try to make contact away from Coors Field. Colorado is the second-best home hitting team in baseball, but is next to last in road batting average (.235) and 23rd in road runs scored (217).

The team even recently called a meeting to discuss a horrendous 22-35 road record.

"There aren't any answers," outfielder Dexter Fowler told MLB.com. "It's life."

And don’t expect life to get any easier in the Empire State.

Pick: Mets


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This Day in Baseball
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On August 11 in Baseball History...

1907 - In the second game of a doubleheader, shortened to seven innings by prior agreement, St. Louis Cardinal hurler Ed Karger pitches a perfect game, 4-0, against Boston.

1926 - Tris Speaker of Cleveland hit his 700th career double but the Indians lost to the Chicago White Sox, 7-2. The double came in the third inning off Jim Joe Edwards.

1928 - Carl Hubbell's first major league victory is a 4-0 shutout of the Phillies. He'll be 10-6 down the stretch and will pitch 16 years with the Giants.

1929 - At League Park, Babe Ruth hits home run number 500 off Willis Hudlin of Cleveland.

1950 - Hitting just .279, Yankee great Joe DiMaggio is benched for the first time in his career. He is currently languishing in a 4-for-38 slump.

1951 - Robin Roberts of the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Giants, 4-0, dropping the Giants 13 1/2 games behind the first-place Brooklyn Dodgers.

1961 - Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves scattered six hits to beat the Chicago Cubs, 2-1, for his 300th career victory.

1962 - The Dodgers protest the wetting down of the field at Candlestick, a tactic they claim is to stop Maury Wills. The Giants win 5-4, but the watering ploy earns Giants manager Alvin Dark the sobriquet The Swamp Fox.

1968 - Satchel Paige, 62 years or so old, and needing 158 days on a major league payroll to qualify for a pension, is signed by the Braves. He will not pitch a regular-season game for Atlanta and will become a coach on September 30.

1969 - Don Drysdale retires because of damage to his right shoulder. Drysdale is the last Los Angeles player left from the Brooklyn Dodgers. Bob Aspromonte, who will retire in 1971, is the last active former Brooklyn Dodger.

1970 - Jim Bunning notches his 100th NL victory, a 6-5 Phillies win over the Astros. Bunning is the first pitcher since Cy Young to win 100 games in each league.

1982 - Terry Felton (0-11) is the losing pitcher in Minnesota's 6-3 loss to the Angels, dropping his career record to 0-14, the worst individual start in major league history. Felton will never win a major league game, finishing his career with an 0-16 record.

1986 - Cincinnati player-manager Pete Rose singled four times and doubled to set a National League record with the 10th five-hit game of his career. The 45-year-old Rose drove in three runs in a 13-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, to move one ahead of Max Carey for the record.

1987 - Mark McGwire of the Athletics broke Al Rosen's American League rookie record by hitting his 38th home run in Oakland's 8-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners.

1991 - Wilson Alvarez hurls a no-hitter in his second big league start as the White Sox stop Baltimore 7-0.

1998 - Mark McGwire homers off Bobby Jones in an 8-3 Mets win. The home run tops Hack Wilson's 1930 National League record of 46 home runs hit before September 1. In McGwire's 162 games with the Cardinals since a trade with Oakland on July 31, 1997, McGwire has a .275 batting average with 71 home runs and 146 runs batted in with 165 walks.

MLB


Wednesday, August 11

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds (12-6, 3.83 ERA)

Arroyo may not have a huge winning streak rolling, but the rock star wannabe is lugging a scoreless streak through his last 14 innings or work. Arroyo pitched his second straight scoreless start in a 3-0 shutout of the Chicago Cubs Friday. It was the righty’s second win in a row and fifth victory in his last seven trips to the mound. Since the All-Star break, Arroyo is 3-2 with a 3.12 ERA.

Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros (9-11, 4.34 ERA)

Rodriguez has been all over the page this season, but seems to be finding his stride late in the summer. The Astros lefty is undefeated in his last four starts, going 3-0 with a 1.62 ERA and is 6-1 since June 24. Over his last three, Way-Rod boasts a skinny 0.42 ERA and 23 strikeouts. His last outing was a no-decision in a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in which the Houston bullpen spoiled a one-run, eight-hit effort from Rodriguez.


Slumping

Tommy Hanson, Atlanta Braves (8-8, 3.69 ERA)

Despite the Braves’ success in the NL East, Hanson has come up short in his recent starts. The young right hander hasn’t tasted victory since early July and is 0-3 in his last six outings. Hanson hasn’t pitched poorly, posting a 2.41 ERA in that span. He’s allowed only one run in each of his last three starts but hasn’t received enough from the Braves’ bats to back up those efforts. He gave up just a single run on three hits but took a no-decision in a 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants in his most recent start Friday.


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New York Yankees at Texas Rangers (-156)

Arlington should just be considered another borough of New York, because the Yankees absolutely own it.

The Bronx Bombers are 36-16 in their past 52 against Texas, including 23-9 in the past 32 in the Lone Star State. Not only that, when the team faces left-hander Cliff Lee, it can tout that no squad has scored more runs (174) then them against South Paws this season.

Dig even deeper.

New York also is 10th in the league in batting average against lefties, hitting a respectable .266. The team also is second in home runs (39) and fifth in doubles (67) against lefty pitching.

And over the past three years, the Yankees are batting .286 against Cliff Lee. He did beat the Yankees in a start in New York in late June, but allowed four runs in the complete game.

“He’s pretty much the same every time you see him,” Derek Jeter told the Associated Press. “He’s a perfect example of a guy who’s going to come after you. He throws strikes, not going to hurt himself, doesn’t walk anybody.”

He won’t hurt himself. Jeter and the Bombers will do that for him.

Pick: Yankees


Colorado Rockies at New York Mets (-115)

Citi Field has been a graveyard for batters this season. The Mets pitching staff has defended its home field by ranking as the fifth-best home pitching team in the Majors.

Mets pitchers have a 3.06 ERA at home and have allowed just 161 earned runs in Queens – the second fewest in all of baseball for a home team. Opponents also are hitting a meager .248 off the hurlers.

And the bats come alive at home, too. The team is hitting .265 at home, 25 points higher than on the road, where the team has especially struggled this year.

Meantime, don’t ask the Rockies to even try to make contact away from Coors Field. Colorado is the second-best home hitting team in baseball, but is next to last in road batting average (.235) and 23rd in road runs scored (217).

The team even recently called a meeting to discuss a horrendous 22-35 road record.

"There aren't any answers," outfielder Dexter Fowler told MLB.com. "It's life."

And don’t expect life to get any easier in the Empire State.

Pick: Mets


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This Day in Baseball
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On August 11 in Baseball History...

1907 - In the second game of a doubleheader, shortened to seven innings by prior agreement, St. Louis Cardinal hurler Ed Karger pitches a perfect game, 4-0, against Boston.

1926 - Tris Speaker of Cleveland hit his 700th career double but the Indians lost to the Chicago White Sox, 7-2. The double came in the third inning off Jim Joe Edwards.

1928 - Carl Hubbell's first major league victory is a 4-0 shutout of the Phillies. He'll be 10-6 down the stretch and will pitch 16 years with the Giants.

1929 - At League Park, Babe Ruth hits home run number 500 off Willis Hudlin of Cleveland.

1950 - Hitting just .279, Yankee great Joe DiMaggio is benched for the first time in his career. He is currently languishing in a 4-for-38 slump.

1951 - Robin Roberts of the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Giants, 4-0, dropping the Giants 13 1/2 games behind the first-place Brooklyn Dodgers.

1961 - Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves scattered six hits to beat the Chicago Cubs, 2-1, for his 300th career victory.

1962 - The Dodgers protest the wetting down of the field at Candlestick, a tactic they claim is to stop Maury Wills. The Giants win 5-4, but the watering ploy earns Giants manager Alvin Dark the sobriquet The Swamp Fox.

1968 - Satchel Paige, 62 years or so old, and needing 158 days on a major league payroll to qualify for a pension, is signed by the Braves. He will not pitch a regular-season game for Atlanta and will become a coach on September 30.

1969 - Don Drysdale retires because of damage to his right shoulder. Drysdale is the last Los Angeles player left from the Brooklyn Dodgers. Bob Aspromonte, who will retire in 1971, is the last active former Brooklyn Dodger.

1970 - Jim Bunning notches his 100th NL victory, a 6-5 Phillies win over the Astros. Bunning is the first pitcher since Cy Young to win 100 games in each league.

1982 - Terry Felton (0-11) is the losing pitcher in Minnesota's 6-3 loss to the Angels, dropping his career record to 0-14, the worst individual start in major league history. Felton will never win a major league game, finishing his career with an 0-16 record.

1986 - Cincinnati player-manager Pete Rose singled four times and doubled to set a National League record with the 10th five-hit game of his career. The 45-year-old Rose drove in three runs in a 13-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, to move one ahead of Max Carey for the record.

1987 - Mark McGwire of the Athletics broke Al Rosen's American League rookie record by hitting his 38th home run in Oakland's 8-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners.

1991 - Wilson Alvarez hurls a no-hitter in his second big league start as the White Sox stop Baltimore 7-0.

1998 - Mark McGwire homers off Bobby Jones in an 8-3 Mets win. The home run tops Hack Wilson's 1930 National League record of 46 home runs hit before September 1. In McGwire's 162 games with the Cardinals since a trade with Oakland on July 31, 1997, McGwire has a .275 batting average with 71 home runs and 146 runs batted in with 165 walks.

MLB


Wednesday, August 11

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Tips and Trends
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Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros [2:05 PM ET]

Braves (-135, O/U 7.5): Atlanta currently leads the National League East division by 1.5 games, with a season record of 64-48 SU. The Braves are also contending for the overall best record in the National League, something quite important to them considering their home dominance this season. Away from home Atlanta is a different team, as they are only 25-33 SU this year. The Braves are +7.47 and +12.98 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. Ace pitcher Tommy Hanson will make the road start today, as he is 8-8 with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 1.28 this year. Hanson has been plagued by little run support of late, something he and the rest of the Braves hope is a thing of the past. The Braves are 16-6 in their last 22 games against the National League Central. Atlanta is 2-5 in their last 7 road games against a left-handed starter. The Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The Braves are 4-1 in Hanson's last 5 road starts against a team with a losing record. Atlanta is 1-4 in Hanson's last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. The Braves are 1-5 in Hanson's last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.

Braves are 0-5 last 5 road games against a team with a losing home record.
Under is 10-4 last 14 games overall.

Key Injuries - 2B Martin Prado (finger) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Astros: Houston is in the midst of playing their best baseball of the season, a welcoming sign for the Astros faithful. It's been a long season, culminating in the trade of ace pitcher Roy Oswalt. However, Houston is playing their season out the right way, which is a pleasant surprise. Houston is 48-63 SU this season, good enough for 3rd place in the National League Central division. The Astros are +0.81 and -6.46 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. Lefty Wandy Rodriguez has been dominant of late, sporting an ERA less than 0.50 and a WHIP of 0.80 over his past few starts. For the year, Rodriguez is 9-11 with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.40. The Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games against the National League East. Houston is 13-3 in their last 16 Wednesday games overall. The Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record. Houston is 7-0 in Rodriguez's last 7 Wednesday starts. The Astros are 7-2 in Rodriguez's last 9 starts against the National League East. The Astros are 20-8 in Rodriguez's last 28 home starts. Houston is 6-16 in Rodriguez's last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. The Astros are 1-8 in Rodriguez's last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.

Astros are 6-0 last 6 home games against a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 last 5 games against the National League East.

Key Injuries - SS Tommy Manzella (finger) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (Side of the Day)



Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays [7:05 PM ET]

Red Sox (-110, O/U 8): Boston is staying in the playing chase in the American League East despite numerous injuries to their daily lineup. Boston has persevered, and stand 6 games behind the Yankees for the year at 64-49 SU. Boston is an impressive 30-26 SU this season on the road. The Red Sox are +0.39 and -5.42 units both SU and on the RL respectively this year. Offensively, Boston has struggled to score of late, totaling 6 runs in their past 3 games combined. Pitcher Clay Buchholz will make the road start tonight, as he is 12-5 with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.23 this year. The Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 road games against a right-handed starter. Boston is 6-0 in Buchholz's last 6 road starts against a team with a winning record. The Red Sox are 18-3 in Buchholz's last 21 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. The Red Sox are 6-1 in Buchholz's last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Boston is 13-3 in Buchholz's last 16 road starts overall. The Red Sox are 4-1 in Buchholz's last 5 starts against the American League East. Boston is 23-7 in Buchholz's last 30 starts overall.

Red Sox are 7-3 last 10 games against a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 last 5 games during game 2 of a series.

Key Injuries - 1B Kevin Youkilis (thumb) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Blue Jays: If Toronto was playing in any other division, they would be right in the think of a pennant race. Instead, the Jays are 10 games back of the American League East lead and in 4th place despite a season record of 59-52 SU. Toronto has won 7 of their past 10 games, and is an impressive 25-17 SU against their division foes. Toronto is +11.07 and +25.07 units both SU and on the RL this year. Pitcher Shaun Marcum will make the home start tonight, as he is 10-5 with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.18 this season. The Blue Jays are 8-1 in their last 9 games during game 2 of a series. Toronto is 5-1 in their last 6 games against a right-handed starter. The Blue Jays are 11-4 in Marcum's last 15 starts on grass. Toronto is 5-2 in Marcum's last 7 home starts overall. The Blue Jays are 11-5 in Marcum's last 16 starts. Toronto is 4-1 in Marcum's last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.

Blue Jays are 11-1 last 12 games against the American League East.
Over is 8-3 last 11 games during game 2 of a series.

Key Injuries - CF Vernon Wells (toe) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (UNDER - Total of the Day)

MLB
Dunkel


Arizona at Milwaukee
The Diamondbacks look to follow up their 2-1 win yesterday and take advantage of a Milwaukee team that is 2-7 in its last 9 games after scoring 2 runs or less in the previous game. Arizona is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Diamondbacks favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

Game 951-952: St. Louis at Cincinnati (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.460; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 16.031
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+115); Under

Game 953-954: Atlanta at Houston (2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hanson) 15.429; Houston (Rodriguez) 14.814
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-140); Over

Game 955-956: Florida at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Volstad) 14.299; Washington (Olsen) 14.859
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-115); Over

Game 957-958: LA Dodgers at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 14.815; Philadelphia (Oswalt) 15.968
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-135); Under

Game 959-960: Colorado at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 15.446; NY Mets (Niese) 14.640
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+100); Under

Game 961-962: Arizona at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Hudson) 15.247; Milwaukee (Bush) 14.934
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+115); Over

Game 963-964: Pittsburgh at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (McDonald) 13.354; San Diego (Correia) 16.356
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 3; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-200); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-200); Over

Game 965-966: Chicago Cubs at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Gorzelanny) 13.885; San Francisco (Zito) 15.058
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-165); Under

Game 967-968: Tampa Bay at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Garza) 14.573; Detroit (Verlander) 14.951
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Detroit (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-115); Under

Game 969-970: Kansas City at LA Angels (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 13.543; LA Angels (Weaver) 14.510
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-160); Over

Game 971-972: Oakland at Seattle (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Braden) 14.744; Seattle (French) 15.793
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+110); Over

Game 973-974: Baltimore at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Bergesen) 14.944; Cleveland (Tomlin) 15.505
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-145); Under

Game 975-976: Boston at Toronto (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 15.888; Toronto (Marcum) 16.449
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-110); Over

Game 977-978: NY Yankees at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Vazquez) 15.582; Texas (Lee) 15.319
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+140); Under

Game 979-980: Minnesota at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Perkins) 15.687; White Sox (Danks) 16.067
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-175); Under

MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, August 11

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ST LOUIS (63 - 49) at CINCINNATI (64 - 50) - 12:35 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 30-31 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 23-30 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
WAINWRIGHT is 2-8 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 28-21 (+7.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 64-50 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 34-20 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 64-50 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 45-33 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARROYO is 16-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 49-39 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 54-25 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 14-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 12-1 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 54-24 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-5 (+2.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 2-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ARROYO is 7-9 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 9-14 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-13. (-5.6 units)

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ATLANTA (65 - 48) at HOUSTON (48 - 64) - 2:05 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 38-52 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 41-26 (+19.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-30 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-4 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
HOUSTON is 64-64 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-45 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
RODRIGUEZ is 19-8 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 7-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 19-8 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 12-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 66-48 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 66-48 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-1 (+2.7 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HANSON is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.563.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

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FLORIDA (55 - 56) at WASHINGTON (49 - 64) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS VOLSTAD (R) vs. SCOTT OLSEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
VOLSTAD is 19-30 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 5-14 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 11-22 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 1-9 (-8.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 4-13 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 34-29 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-13 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-15 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 226-209 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 112-87 (+30.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 70-62 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 30-21 (+13.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 33-23 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 66-60 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 51-40 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 49-34 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 41-34 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-32 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-4 (+0.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
VOLSTAD is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 4-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
OLSEN is 1-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (59 - 54) at PHILADELPHIA (62 - 50) - 7:05 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 75-47 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OSWALT is 36-9 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
OSWALT is 47-21 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 116-81 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 1-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
OSWALT is 6-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)

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COLORADO (58 - 54) at NY METS (56 - 56) - 7:10 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 3-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
COLORADO is 22-35 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 22-35 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 35-38 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 34-19 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 34-19 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 24-12 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 53-75 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-2 (+1.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. NY METS since 1997
FRANCIS is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.585.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

JON NIESE vs. COLORADO since 1997
NIESE is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.15 and a WHIP of 1.942.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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ARIZONA (45 - 69) at MILWAUKEE (53 - 61) - 8:10 PM
DANIEL HUDSON (R) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 12-25 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 45-70 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 46-71 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 17-37 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 26-43 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 43-69 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 32-52 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 15-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-62 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-32 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-26 (-14.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-30 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-38 (-16.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-62 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-52 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-16 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 63-71 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUSH is 32-53 (-23.3 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

DANIEL HUDSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVE BUSH vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BUSH is 5-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.060.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.1 units)

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PITTSBURGH (39 - 73) at SAN DIEGO (65 - 46) - 10:05 PM
JAMES MCDONALD (R) vs. KEVIN CORREIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 101-171 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-43 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-43 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-66 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 22-54 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 22-50 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-39 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 81-192 (-61.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 29-16 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 65-47 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 76-61 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 63-46 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-35 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 45-36 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 71-67 (+14.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 32-22 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 31-22 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 40-30 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 19-7 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JAMES MCDONALD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MCDONALD is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 16.17 and a WHIP of 3.593.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CORREIA is 2-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (48 - 65) at SAN FRANCISCO (64 - 50) - 10:15 PM
TOM GORZELANNY (L) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-65 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-33 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-24 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-65 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-33 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-31 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-62 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GORZELANNY is 3-9 (-8.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 152-125 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 86-50 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-49 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-30 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 173-104 (+44.2 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-52 (+18.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-46 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 32-24 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 32-23 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 15-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+0.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

TOM GORZELANNY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GORZELANNY is 3-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ZITO is 1-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.66 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (69 - 44) at DETROIT (54 - 59) - 1:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GARZA is 9-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARZA is 7-15 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 88-55 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 40-19 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-7 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-21 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-17 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-58 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 54-60 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 2-9 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
DETROIT is 54-56 (-5.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-46 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-0 (+6.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. DETROIT since 1997
GARZA is 1-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.137.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+5.0 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
VERLANDER is 4-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.174.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (47 - 66) at LA ANGELS (58 - 57) - 3:35 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-35 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 112-163 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 103-146 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 8-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 3-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 25-51 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 7-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 35-60 (-27.0 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 11-32 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 160-127 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 56-31 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 150-119 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 173-134 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 74-45 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WEAVER is 17-4 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 105-103 (-60.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-3 (+1.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GREINKE is 1-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.513.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WEAVER is 4-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 4-4 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.8 units)

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OAKLAND (56 - 56) at SEATTLE (44 - 70) - 3:40 PM
DALLAS BRADEN (L) vs. LUKE FRENCH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 10-22 (-14.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-42 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 225-154 (+66.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 27-11 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 55-51 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 85-82 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
SEATTLE is 44-69 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 11-26 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 43-67 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 11-26 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-5 (+0.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BRADEN is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.433.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

LUKE FRENCH vs. OAKLAND since 1997
FRENCH is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.820.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (39 - 74) at CLEVELAND (47 - 66) - 7:05 PM
BRADLEY BERGESEN (R) vs. JOSH TOMLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 104-172 (-39.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 40-96 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 2-18 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 22-59 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 9-29 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 38-27 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 8-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CLEVELAND is 113-163 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-16 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 103-146 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 411-373 (-72.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 79-121 (-34.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-2 (-0.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

BRADLEY BERGESEN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH TOMLIN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (65 - 49) at TORONTO (59 - 53) - 7:07 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 59-54 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 25-19 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 51-39 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 30-27 (+7.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 53-33 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BUCHHOLZ is 14-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 9-1 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 12-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-2 (+6.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 4-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

SHAUN MARCUM vs. BOSTON since 1997
MARCUM is 5-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.027.
His team's record is 6-2 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (69 - 43) at TEXAS (65 - 47) - 8:05 PM
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
VAZQUEZ is 130-141 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
VAZQUEZ is 18-26 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 152-122 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 179-153 (+32.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TEXAS is 149-113 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-30 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 103-79 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 38-27 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LEE is 44-19 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 16-2 (+12.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 36-12 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

CLIFF LEE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LEE is 7-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 7-5 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (64 - 49) at CHI WHITE SOX (63 - 50) - 8:10 PM
GLEN PERKINS (L) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 31-53 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-23 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 63-50 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 111-65 (+32.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-46 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-19 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 76-43 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 101-78 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DANKS is 14-23 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-3 (+3.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

GLEN PERKINS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PERKINS is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.96 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DANKS is 5-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 6-10 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-9. (-2.7 units)

MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 8/11/2010

ST LOUIS at CINCINNATI, 12:35 PM ET
WAINWRIGHT: 12-1 TSR Away against division opponents
ARROYO: CIN 14-20 at home after one or more consecutive overs

ATLANTA at HOUSTON, 2:05 PM ET
HANSON: ATL 39-17 as a favorite of -125 to -175
RODRIGUEZ: 11-25 TSR after giving up <=2 earned runs in his last 2 outings

FLORIDA at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
VOLSTAD: FLA 11-2 after batting .225 or worse over a 10 game span
OLSEN: WAS 16-32 when the total is 9 to 9.5

LA DODGERS at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
BILLINGSLEY: LAD 1-9 after scoring 8 runs or more 2 straight games
OSWALT: 36-9 TSR in August

COLORADO at NY METS, 7:10 PM ET
FRANCIS: COL 15-6 with double revenge
NIESE: NYM 12-23 in the second half of the season

ARIZONA at MILWAUKEE, 8:10 PM ET
HUDSON: ARI 12-4 OVER after having won 3 of their last 4
BUSH: MIL 10-1 OVER after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

PITTSBURGH at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
MCDONALD: PIT 4-24 Away after 1 or more consecutive unders
CORREIA: SD 16-5 against NL Central

CHICAGO CUBS at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
GORZELANNY: CHC 1-10 on the road when the total is 7 to 7.5
ZITO: SF 20-8 against NL Central

TAMPA BAY at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
GARZA: TB 12-1 after shutting out their opponent
VERLANDER: DET 2-9 in August

KANSAS CITY at LA ANGELS, 3:35 PM ET
GREINKE: KC 1-11 after 7+ consecutive road games
WEAVER: LAA 56-31 in day games

OAKLAND at SEATTLE, 3:40 PM ET
BRADEN: OAK 27-11 in day games
FRENCH: SEA 11-26 against division opponents

BALTIMORE at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
BERGESEN: BAL 8-2 in August
TOMLIN: CLE 1-9 at home after allowing 8+ runs

BOSTON at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
BUCHHOLZ: 12-3 TSR in night games
MARCUM: TOR 10-5 OVER off a division loss as a home favorite

NY YANKEES at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
VAZQUEZ: NYY 29-12 Away after 2+ consecutive losses
LEE: TEX 10-16 against AL East

MINNESOTA at CHI WHITE SOX, 8:10 PM ET
PERKINS: MIN 27-8 after scoring 9+ runs
DANKS: 6-11 TSR as a favorite of -150 or more

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

Daily Sports Roundup: August 11

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Cardinals and Reds continue their NL Central battle with a matinee in Cincinnati, while the Yankees look to beat the Rangers in Texas.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Wednesday has Tampa Bay at Detroit, Kansas City at the Angels, Oakland at Seattle, Baltimore at Cleveland, Boston at Toronto, Minnesota at the White Sox, and the Yankees at Texas. Javier Vazquez (9-8, 4.63 ERA) is slated to get the ball for New York on Wednesday, while the Rangers will send Cliff Lee (10-5, 2.44 ERA) to the mound. Righthander Vazquez was tagged for a loss in his most recent start, giving up six runs (three earned) on six hits over 5 1-3 innings of work against the Red Sox. Lefthander Lee had no trouble with the Athletics in his last trip to the mound, giving up just one run on seven hits over his eight innings of work and striking out eight.

Meanwhile, the National League on Wednesday offers up Atlanta at Houston, the Dodgers at Philadelphia, Florida at Washington, Colorado at the Mets, Arizona at Milwaukee, Pittsburgh at San Diego, the Cubs at San Francisco, and St. Louis at Cincinnati. Adam Wainwright (16-6, 2.07 ERA) is set to take on Bronson Arroyo (12-6, 3.83 ERA) in that Cardinals/Reds contest. Righthander Wainwright blanked the Marlins over nine innings in a victory in his last outing, giving up just two hits while fanning seven batters. Righthander Arroyo is also coming off a shutout performance, holding the Cubs scoreless on five hits over seven innings of work last time out, striking out seven.

Bettors' best friend: Wednesday's wagering tips

Line to keep an eye on

Cardinals at Reds: The home team opened at +115 but now can be found as high as +122 at some books.

Weather to watch

Twins at White Sox: 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Marlins at Nationals: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Cardinals at Reds: 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Who's hot

The Phillies are 14-3 in their past 17 games.

The under is 7-2 in Kansas City’s past nine games.

The over is 8-0 in the Cardinals’ past eight games.

Who's not

The Cubs are 2-14 in their past 16 games.

The Orioles are 15-50 in their past 65 road games.

The Diamondbacks are just 24-58 in their past 82 road games.

Key stat

3.7: Runs per game scored by the Mariners under fired manager Don Wakamatsu, the fewest of any team in the majors since the start of the 2009 season.

Injury that shouldn't be overlooked

Minnesota Twins starter Kevin Slowey will miss his next scheduled start against the White Sox on Wednesday due to soreness in his elbow. Manager Ron Gardenhire wanted to move up his entire rotation with an off-day on Monday, but both left-hander Francisco Liriano and right-hander Carl Pavano requested an extra day to rest their arms this week. That means 27-year-old Glen Perkins will make his first start of the season after failing to make the roster out of Spring Training. And the left-hander hasn’t been dominating at Triple-A Rochester. In his past two starts, he has lasted just 11.2 innings, yielding six earned runs on 14 hits while striking out just eight against four walks.

Game of the day

Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies (-132, 7.5)

Notable quotable

"So far I like 'The Big Shamrock.' But I might go with 'The Big Green Mile,' too, I'm not sure yet." – Shaquille O’Neal on his preference for a nickname with the Boston Celtics.

Tips and notes

It could get really, really ugly for the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday against Real Salt Lake. The Union have lost their past two games by a combined score of 5-2 and allowed an MLS-worst 32 goals this season. However, the team has scored at least once in seven straight matches and nine of their past 10. Meantime, Real Salt Lake has scored an MLS-high 33 goals and has scored in three straight games. In the team’s only meeting earlier this season, RSL ripped the Union, 3-0. Over, anyone?

Keep paying attention to the Mets and the under. Outfielder Jason Bay, who was hitting just .259 with a meager six home runs when he went on the DL two weeks ago, is not close to returning to the lineup. "All I know," manager Jerry Manuel told MLB.com, "is that there has not been any activity." Nearly as bad, Rod Barajas is not close to returning after being sidelined more than two weeks ago with an oblique strain, leaving rookie Josh Thole to handle the catching duties. Over the past 10 games, the team is averaging just three runs per game, with four of the team’s past seven games falling below the total.

The New York Yankees aren’t playing with scrubs, but the team has seen better days. Second baseman Robinson Cano is battling a cold that kept him out of the lineup on Tuesday and could keep him on the bench for another game or two. Manager Joe Girardi also isn’t sure what to do with outfielder Curtis Granderson, whose speed is a rarity in the team’s lineup, but is hitting just .206 against lefties this season. On Tuesday, he was glued to the bench. Also out of the lineup is first baseman Mark Teixeira, who is staying back in New York with his wife, Leigh, who gave birth to the couple’s baby boy on Tuesday. Girardi expects him to join the team later this week in Kansas City. But just when remains a mystery. If you are playing the Yankees, look very close at the lineup until the first pitch.

Wednesday's six-pack

-- Rookie Hellickson blanked Detroit for seven innings, as Rays won at Comerica 8-0. Hellickson is an upgrade over Wade Davis.

-- A's loaded bases with none out in first inning, but got only three more in eight innings against Felix Hernandez in a tough 2-0 loss.

-- Orioles are now 7-1 under Buck Showalter. Impressive.

-- Atlanta's Brooks Conrad has six HRs this year, all in the 8th inning or later, as he campaigns to become a folk hero in Fulton County.

-- Mike Pelfrey ended a five-start skid by blanking Colorado for seven innings in a 1-0 Met win. Tough loss for Ubaldo Jimenez.

-- Florida got six runs in 4.1 innings off Strasburg in 8-1 win before only 26,000+ fans, smallest crowd to see Strasburg pitch.


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Wednesday's List........Our summer look at ACC football

Boston College-- 30-18 in ACC last six years, have eight starters back on offense, six on defense; soph QB is older dude who played pro baseball. 12-4 as road dog since '03. Four starters back on OL (three seniors start). Had 8-bowl win streak snapped, losing last two bowls 16-14/24-13.

Clemson-- Lost three of last four bowls, despite being favored in all four. Seven starters back on offense, six on defense; soph QB started 10 games LY, first time in five years Tigers completed less than 50% of its passes. . 11-3 vs spread as underdog since '05. Four starters back on OL.

Duke-- Will miss QB Lewis, who set 49 school records; soph Renfree is back from knee surgery, was 34-50 LY. Just 9-17 as a home dog last five years. Nine starters back on offense; hosting Alabama this year. Their last bowl game was '94, last bowl win was 1960, in Cotton Bowl.

Florida State-- New era begins with eight starters back on offense, senior QB (22 starts) but their best WR is off team. Just 7-18 vs spread as home fave last five years. Bobby Bowden won three of last four bowls, scoring 36.8 ppg, but problem is, they were second tier bowls.

Georgia Tech-- Tech 13-4 in ACC under Johnson, 9-2 vs spread on road, running ball for 273-295 ypg, but one-dimensional attack stalled in bowls, losing 38-3/24-14. Experienced senior QB with 25 starts, but three new starters on OL. Haven't completed 50% of their passes since 2003.

Maryland-- Slipped to 2-10 LY, are 3-13 vs spread as home favorite since '04. Seven starters back on offense; junior QB has only two starts. Three sophs start on OL. Won four of last five bowls, scoring 30.2 ppg. Opener with Navy in Baltimore is only teams' second meeting since 1965.

Miami-- Over .500 in ACC LY, first time since '05; just 7-14 vs spread in game following a loss last five years. Starting two sophs on OL 1-3 in last four bowls, scoring only 13.8 ppg. Playing Ohio State/Pitt on road out of conference, an unusually tough non-conference slate.

North Carolina-- 19 starters back, four on OL, senior QB, but guys from NCAA been snooping around this summer. Just 10-19 vs spread as home fave last 10 years, 8-15 as fave anywhere since '05. Lost Charlotte bowl last two years by combined total of 3 points; last bowl win was 2001.

NC State-- Disappointing 16-21 in O'Brien's first three years, are 5-17 as home favorite since '03. Junior QB has 23 starts, but three new starters on OL, with three sophs starting. Have been minus-11 or worse in TOs four of last six years. Nine of their 12 opponents played in bowls last year.

Virginia-- New coach is from I-AA Richmond, who Cavs open up against. Coordinators are in from NFL. Senior QB with 10 starts, six starters back on both sides of ball; 3-7 vs spread as favorite last three years. Al Groh was 59-53 in his nine years at UVa, not the easiest place to win.

Virginia Tech-- Lose seven starters on defense, but have senior QB with 28 career starts; 8-3 vs spread as underdog since '04. Last six years, are +60 in TO ratio, +34 in last three. Last time Tech had less than 10 wins was '03. Top five rushers, top five receivers back this season.

Wake Forest-- Going back to option; new QB played WR LY, as Skinner was 4-year starting QB. Slipped to 5-7 LY after going 28-12 three years before that. 9-2 as home dog since '04. Seven starters back on defense, so LY's 26.3 ppg allowed (4s back) should be fairly easy to improve upon.