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Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
08/16/10 5-10-1 33.33% -3305 Detail
08/15/10 12-18-0 40.00% -3405 Detail
08/14/10 12-18-0 40.00% -4650 Detail
08/13/10 17-11-2 60.71% +2940 Detail
08/12/10 10-10-0 50.00% -215 Detail
08/11/10 14-15-1 48.28% -575 Detail
08/10/10 16-13-1 55.17% +1530 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 193-211-11 47.77% -13860

Tuesday, August 17Game Score Status Pick Amount

Seattle - 7:05 PM ET Baltimore -123 500
Baltimore - Under 9 500 *****

Detroit - 7:05 PM ET Detroit +164 500
NY Yankees - Over 7.5 500 *****

Florida - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh +132 500 *****
Pittsburgh - Over 8 500

San Francisco - 7:05 PM ET San Francisco +140 500 *****
Philadelphia - Under 7.5 500

LA Angels - 7:10 PM ET Boston -137 500
Boston - Over 8 500

Texas - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay -158 500
Tampa Bay - Over 8 500 *****

Washington - 7:10 PM ET Washington +166 500 *****
Atlanta - Under 8.5 500

San Diego - 8:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs +104 500 *****
Chi. Cubs - Under 8.5 500

NY Mets - 8:05 PM ET Houston +152 500 *****
Houston - Under 7.5 500

Chi. White Sox - 8:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox +110 500 *****
Minnesota - Under 7.5 500

Cleveland - 8:10 PM ET Cleveland +152 500 *****
Kansas City - Under 7.5 500

Milwaukee - 8:15 PM ET Milwaukee +162 500 *****
St. Louis - Under 9 500

Cincinnati - 9:40 PM ET Arizona +100 500
Arizona - Over 9 500 *****

Toronto - 10:05 PM ET Toronto -101 500
Oakland - Under 7 500

Colorado - 10:10 PM ET LA Dodgers -159 500
LA Dodgers - Over 7 500 *****

MLB
Write-Up


Tuesday, August 17

Hot pitchers
-- Marlins won eight of last ten Nolasco starts.
-- Oswalt is 1-0, 1.35 in his last couple starts. Zito has 2.57 RA in his last six starts.
-- JSantana is 2-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (16.1 IP).
-- Garland has a 2.45 RA in his last four starts.
-- DHudson is 3-0, 1.59 in three starts for Arizona. Arroyo is 2-2, 3.00 in his last four starts.
-- Kershaw has a 3.25 RA in his last four starts.

-- Detroit is 14-1 with Verlander if it scores more than three runs, but they scored three or less in his last four outings.
-- Buchholz is 3-0, 2.08 in his last four starts. Weaver is 2-1, 1.86 in his last four starts.
-- Danks is 3-1, 1.93 in his last five starts. Twins won Baker's last four starts (3-0, 3.42).
-- Indians are 4-0 when Gomez starts (3-0, 2.31).
-- Morrow is 4-0, 2.96 in his last four starts; this is his first start since his one-hitter against Tampa Bay nine days ago. Braden is 3-1, 2.97 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Duke is 0-2, 6.35 in his last three starts.
-- Minor allowed four runs in six IP in his big league debut, at Houston. Olsen is 1-3, 10.91 in his last four starts.
-- Wells is 0-3, 8.31 in his last four starts.
-- Bush is 1-3, 9.91 in his last five starts. JGarcia has 8.27 RA in his last three starts.
-- Figueroa is 3-1, 3.38 in 37.1 IP this year; he
-- Chacin is 0-4, 5.64 in his last four road starts.

-- Millwood is 0-4, 7.68 in his last seven starts. French is 1-3, 4.88 in his four starts this season.
-- Sabathia has a 4.12 RA in his last six starts.
-- Garza is 0-2, 3.92 in three starts since his no-hitter. Hunter is 1-2, 8.76 in his last three outings.
-- Greinke has a 6.35 RA in his last five home starts.

Totals
-- Seven of last ten Pittsburgh home games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Atlanta home games.
-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen Houston home games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs' last six games.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Milwaukee games.
-- Seven of last nine Arizona games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-5-1 in last fifteen Dodger home games.

-- Eight of last ten Baltimore games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-3-3 in last fifteen Bronx home games.
-- Five of last six Boston games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Texas road games.
-- Six of last seven White Sox road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Kansas City home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Oakland home games.

Hot Teams
-- Phillies are 11-2 in their last thirteen home games.
-- Braves are 11-4 in their last 15 home games.
-- Astros won ten of their last thirteen home games.
-- Padres won seven of their last eight games.
-- Reds won seven of their last eight road games.

-- Orioles are 10-4 since they changed managers.
-- Tigers won four of their last five games.
-- Tampa Bay is 17-5 in its last 22 home games.
-- Twins won six of their last seven home games.
-- Blue Jays are 9-4 in their last thirteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost seven of their last eight games. Marlins lost their last four games, scoring a total of six runs.
-- Giants lost four of their last five road games.
-- Nationals lost six of their last eight games.
-- Cardinals lost four of their last six home games. Brewers are 4-8 in last twelve road games.
-- Mets are 8-19 in their last 27 road games.
-- Cubs lost 15 of their last 19 games.
-- Arizona is 4-7 in its last eleven home games.
-- Dodgers lost five of their last six games. Colorado lost 10 of its last 13 road games.

-- Mariners lost 15 of their last 19 road games.
-- Bronx is 7-10 in its last seventeen games.
-- Angels are 3-8 in their last eleven road games. Red Sox are 5-7 in last twelve home games.
-- Rangers are 4-7 in their last eleven road games.
-- White Sox lost six of their last eight games.
-- Royals lost six of their last eight games, but are 5-2 in their last seven games at home. Indians lost seven of their last eight games.
-- A's lost six of their last seven games.

MLB


Tuesday, August 17

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. NY YANKEES
Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Detroit

7:05 PM
FLORIDA vs. PITTSBURGH
Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing Florida
Pittsburgh is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
San Francisco is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing San Francisco

7:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. BALTIMORE
Seattle is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games
Baltimore is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Seattle
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BOSTON
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston
LA Angels are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Boston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Washington

7:10 PM
TEXAS vs. TAMPA BAY
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Texas

8:05 PM
NY METS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
NY Mets are 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing NY Mets
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets

8:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing San Diego

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Cleveland

8:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 10 of St. Louis's last 13 games

9:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ARIZONA
Cincinnati is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Arizona's last 21 games when playing Cincinnati
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati

10:05 PM
TORONTO vs. OAKLAND
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Colorado

MLB


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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Brandon Morrow (9-6, 4.45 ERA), Toronto Blue Jays

We’ve had five no-hitters and two (really should be three) perfect games this season and you could still make an argument that Brandon Morrow’s 17-strikeout, one-hit performance last week was the most dominant start from a pitcher this year.

The first-year Blue Jay is 4-0 in his last four trips to the hill and Toronto is 6-2 in his last eight appearances.

Clay Buchholz (13-5, 2.49 ERA), Boston Red Sox

Don’t worry about Josh Beckett’s slow death on the pitcher’s mound, Red Sox backers. You’ve got a new and improved front-of-the-rotation talent ready to take over Beckett’s spot.

Buchholz has pitched at least seven innings in each of his last four outings, owns 1.48 ERA and has wins over the Yankees, Blue Jays and Angels over the four-game stretch. The Sox are 4-0 during his hot streak and he was an underdog in three of those contests.


Slumping

Tommy Hunter (9-1, 3.38 ERA), Texas Rangers

Hunter has hit a bit of a snag recently after a perfect beginning to the year. He lost his first decision of the campaign three starts ago and got a no-decision last week after giving up four runs in three innings of work against Boston.

MLB.com reported that Hunter battled a stomach bug in that start against the Sox and threw up in dugout between innings.

Scott Olsen (3-4, 5.11 ERA), Washington Nationals

This big lefty has put up back to back stinkers and you have to wonder if he’d still have a spot on a big league rotation if he were pitching for any other team besides the Nationals.

The former Marlin prospect allowed seven runs on eight hits over 1 2/3 innings last week against Florida and the brutally-bad Diamondbacks tagged him for five runs in less than six innings before that.


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Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers (-167, 7)

Clayton Kershaw should be licking his lips seeing the Colorado Rockies on the schedule. The team is one of the better at hitting left-handed hitters in the league, but couldn’t smack a Kershaw fastball with a two by four.

In two starts against the boys from the Rockies this year, Kershaw has posted a 2-0 record, going 13 innings while allowing only two runs on six hits with 18 strikeouts. Colorado is batting just .136 against him this season.

But then again, the Rockies can’t hit anything on the road this year. Colorado is a horrendous 23-36 in opponent’s ball parks. The team ranks next to last in away batting average (.232), 25th in on-base percentage (.306) and 24th in road runs scored (230). Overall, the Rockies are 3-10 in their past 13 road games and are a horrendous 7-21 in their past 28 versus the Dodgers.

"We need to concentrate and do our best, because we're making too many mistakes," Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez told MLB.com. "Sometimes you play perfect and one mistake can cost you the game, but right now we're not giving ourselves a chance."

Kershaw will make them be perfect.

Pick: Dodgers.


Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics (-107, 7)

Can you name the best home pitching team in baseball? The case can be made for the Oakland Athletics.

The land of elephants balancing on baseballs has been kind to the home hurlers this season. Oakland pitchers have allowed a league-low 168 earned runs in their own park this season and have a sterling 2.86 ERA – a meager 0.02 points behind San Diego for the best home mark in the Majors.

But opponents aren’t just struggling to score runs, they also can’t get hits. Visiting teams are batting a league-low .220 in McAfee Coliseum. Overall, the Athletics have ridden their pitching to win six of their past eight at home.

The Blue Jays have pounded out 78 home runs on the road this year and scored a fantastic 261 road runs, but they rely too much on their power. Toronto is hitting only .239 this year South of the border.

"We've got to start getting runs for all those guys," A's manager Bob Geren told The Oakland Tribune. "We have the best young rotation in baseball, and it continues to improve. You look back at where they were a year ago and think to where they'll be a year from now."

Pick: Oakland.


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This Day in Baseball
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On August 17 in Baseball History...

1882 - In what is considered one of the greatest games of the century, Providence beats Detroit 1-0 on an 18th-inning home run by right fielder Old Hoss Radbourn. This National League game will serve as the longest shutout in major league history until September 1, 1967, when San Francisco will blank Cincinnati 1-0 in twenty innings.

1891 - The American Aassociation franchise in Cincinnati folds. Milwaukee of the Western Association is elected to take its place, a move that dooms that minor league. The American Association will be subsumed by the National League over the winter.

1894 - Jack Wadsworth of the National League's Louisville club set a record that still stands by giving up twenty-eight singles in one game.

1920 - Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman died from a beaning by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees on Aug. 16. This was the only on-field fatality in major league history.

1933 - Lou Gehrig plays his 1,308th consecutive game to break Everett Scott's mark as the Browns edge the Yankees 7-6 in ten innings.

1944 - Johnny Lindell of the New York Yankees hit four consecutive doubles in a 10-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Lindell drove in two runs and scored twice.

1948 - Tommy Henrich hits his fourth grand slam of the season to tie the American League mark. Henrich, who broke in with the Yankees in 1937, had never hit a grand slam before this season.

1957 - Richie Ashburn, known for his ability to foul pitches off, hits spectator Alice Roth twice in the same at bat. The first one breaks her nose, and the second one hits her while she is being removed from her seat on a stretcher. Ironically, she is the wife of Earl Roth, the sports editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin. The Phils win 3-1 over New York.

1966 - Willie Mays takes second place on the all-time home run list with a fourth-inning blast off Ray Washburn. San Francisco is one-half game out of first place after beating the Cards 4-3.

1972 - Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies won his 15th consecutive game with a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

1973 - Willie Mays hits the 660th, and last, home run of his major league career off Don Gullett of Cincinnati.

1980 - George Brett has four hits and five RBI in Kansas City's 8-3 win over Texas, raising his batting average to .401 and extending his hitting streak to 29 consecutive games.

1990 - In Chicago's 4-2 win over Texas, Carlton Fisk homers off Charlie Hough to become the all-time home run leader (with 187) in White Sox history and the all-time leader in home runs by a catcher (328).

1992 - Kevin Gross pitched a no-hitter as Los Angeles beat San Francisco 2-0 at Dodgers Stadium.

MLB


Tuesday, August 17

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Tips and Trends
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San Francisco Giants at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

Giants: San Francisco is coming off an emotional series at home this past weekend against San Diego. The Giants will have to bounce back quickly, as they now go on the road to face Philadelphia. The Giants have fared quite well against the National League East, going 18-12 SU this year. San Francisco is 67-52 SU this year, including 30-29 SU on the road. The Giants are +8.45 and -7.41 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. Lefty Barry Zito will get the road start tonight, as he is 8-6 with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.24 this year. The Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 games following an off day. San Francisco is 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games. The Giants are 17-8 in their last 25 games against a right-handed starter. San Francisco is 1-4 in their last 5 games against the National League East. The Giants are 8-2 in Zito's last 10 starts against the National League East. San Francisco is 4-1 in Zito's last 5 starts against a team with a winning record. The Giants are 10-3 in Zito's last 13 starts with 5 days of rest. The Giants are 1-5 in Zito's last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.

Giants are 11-2 last 13 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 last 5 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%.

Key Injuries - SS Edgar Renteria (arm) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Phillies (-145, O/U 7.5): Philadelphia has been dominant of late, even without a vast majority of their stars. A few key components of their roster are due on the field tonight, so Phillies faithful should be excited. The Phillies are 66-51 SU this season, 2 games behind Atlanta in the National League East division. Philadelphia has been dominant at home this year, going 36-19 SU. Philadelphia is +1.23 and -5.87 units both SU and on the RL overall this year. Roy Oswalt will make the home start tonight, as he is 7-13 SU with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 1.12 this season. The Phillies are 10-1 in their last 11 home games against a team with a winning record. Philadelphia is 6-1 in their last 7 home games against a left-handed starter. The Phillies are 13-4 in their last 17 games following a win. The Phillies are 50-24 in their last 74 games against the National League West. Philadelphia is 18-5 in their last 23 games on grass.

Phillies are 9-1 last 10 games against a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-2 last 11 home games against a left-handed starter.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total of the Day)



Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins [8:10 PM ET]

White Sox: Chicago has gone cold just as Minnesota starting winning, which is why these teams have flip-flopped in the American League Central. Chicago has lost 7 of their past 10 games, and stand 65-53 SU for the year. The White Sox have struggled with the Twins this season, as they've lost 8 of the 12 meetings this season. Chicago is +8.70 and +4.52 units both SU and on the RL respectively this year. Pitcher John Danks will make the road start tonight, as he is 12-8 with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.12 this year. The White Sox are 15-3 in their last 18 games during game 1 of a series. Chicago is 7-2 in their last 9 Tuesday games. The White Sox are 23-9 in their last 32 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The White Sox are 28-12 in their last 40 games following a loss. Chicago is 1-4 in their last 5 games against a right-handed starter. The White Sox are 5-1 in Danks' last 6 starts against a team with a winning record. The White Sox are 4-1 in Danks' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Chicago is 4-1 in Danks' last 5 starts against the American League Central.

White Sox are 6-0 last 6 games following an off day.
Under is 4-0 last 4 road games.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Twins (-120, O/U 8.5): Minnesota has been brilliant of late, as they've won 8 of their previous 10 games. As a result of their recent hot streak, the Twins have taken control of the American League Central division. Minnesota is 68-50 SU this season, placing them 3 games ahead of everyone else in their division. The Twins are +9.36 and -2.27 units both SU and on the RL this season. Pitcher Scott Baker will take the mound tonight, as he is 10-9 with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.32 this year. The Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 home games against a team with a winning record. Minnesota is 6-1 in their last 7 games against a left-handed starter. The Twins are 21-6 in their last 27 games on grass. The Twins are 16-5 in their last 21 games following a win. Minnesota is 6-1 in Baker's last 7 starts against a team with a winning record. The Twins are 14-5 in Baker's last 19 home starts. Minnesota is 15-6 in Baker's last 21 starts against the American League Central.

Twins are 47-21 last 68 games against the American League Central.
Over is 6-0-1 last 7 games following an off day.

Key Injuries - SS J.J. Hardy (wrist) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)

MLB
Dunkel


NY Mets at Houston
The Astros look to bounce back from yesterday's 3-1 loss and take advantage of a New York team that is 3-18 in its last 21 games following a win. Houston is the pick (+140) according to Dunkel, which has the Astros favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Houston (+140). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17

Game 951-952: Florida at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 14.300; Pittsburgh (Duke) 13.606
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-140); Over

Game 953-954: San Francisco at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 14.282; Philadelphia (Oswalt) 15.734
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-150); Under

Game 955-956: Washington at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Olsen) 13.792; Atlanta (Minor) 15.867
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-180); Over

Game 957-958: NY Mets at Houston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Santana) 14.838; Houston (Figueroa) 15.720
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+140); Over

Game 959-960: San Diego at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Garland) 15.588; Cubs (Wells) 15.745
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-115); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-105); N/A

Game 961-962: Milwaukee at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Bush) 15.782; St. Louis (Garcia) 14.539
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+170); Under

Game 963-964: Cincinnati at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.578; Arizona (Hudson) 15.544
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+100); Under

Game 965-966: Colorado at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Chacin) 14.783; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.895
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-170); Over

Game 967-968: Seattle at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (French) 14.610; Baltimore (Millwood) 15.523
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-125); Under

Game 969-970: Detroit at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 14.588; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 15.996
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-175); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-175); Over

Game 971-972: LA Angels at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.715; Boston (Buchholz) 14.650
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Boston (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+120); Under

Game 973-974: Texas at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Hunter) 15.761; Tampa Bay (Garza) 16.251
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-145); Under

Game 975-976: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.370; Minnesota (Baker) 17.357
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 3; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-120); Under

Game 977-978: Cleveland at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Gomez) 14.549; Kansas City (Greinke) 14.007
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-175); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+155); Under

Game 979-980: Toronto at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Morrow) 15.888; Oakland (Braden) 15.293
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-105); Over

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Long Sheet


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FLORIDA (57 - 60) at PITTSBURGH (40 - 78) - 7:05 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 22-15 (+13.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 50-46 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 228-214 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 72-67 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 92-85 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
FLORIDA is 68-65 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 53-44 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 50-34 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 28-16 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
NOLASCO is 53-34 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 10-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 10-1 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 10-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 8-2 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 9-1 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 11-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 40-77 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 40-77 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-58 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 48-86 (-28.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-38 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

ZACH DUKE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
DUKE is 0-3 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.76 and a WHIP of 1.840.
His team's record is 0-5 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (67 - 52) at PHILADELPHIA (66 - 51) - 7:05 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-47 (+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.
OSWALT is 37-9 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
OSWALT is 48-21 (+22.5 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)
SAN FRANCISCO is 155-127 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 66-51 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 45-31 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 115-91 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-52 (+20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 33-24 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 33-23 (+14.1 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
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ZITO is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
OSWALT is 5-8 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.305.
His team's record is 6-10 (-8.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-4. (+3.6 units)

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WASHINGTON (51 - 67) at ATLANTA (69 - 49) - 7:10 PM
SCOTT OLSEN (L) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 72-151 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-25 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 73-120 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-35 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 70-144 (-44.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OLSEN is 0-8 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 70-50 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 43-17 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 70-50 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 76-72 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-13 (-15.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 (+2.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
OLSEN is 4-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.52 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 7-7 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.8 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (59 - 59) at HOUSTON (51 - 66) - 8:05 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. NELSON FIGUEROA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 51-89 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 52-90 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-69 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 54-77 (-26.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 211-229 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 40-32 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 14-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
SANTANA is 90-39 (+33.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 82-29 (+32.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SANTANA is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.450.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

NELSON FIGUEROA vs. NY METS since 1997
FIGUEROA is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (70 - 47) at CHICAGO CUBS (50 - 69) - 8:05 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. RANDY WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 70-48 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 34-26 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 68-47 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 46-35 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 47-36 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 38-30 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-16 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-69 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-33 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-28 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 148-182 (-65.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-69 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-36 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-46 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-66 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 115-141 (-47.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

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

JON GARLAND vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GARLAND is 3-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

RANDY WELLS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WELLS is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (55 - 64) at ST LOUIS (65 - 51) - 8:15 PM
DAVE BUSH (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 55-65 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-35 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-20 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-26 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 55-65 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-22 (-7.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BUSH is 26-59 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 9-31 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 24-54 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 32-54 (-24.5 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 62-50 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-4 (-0.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

DAVE BUSH vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BUSH is 2-6 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.44 and a WHIP of 1.510.
His team's record is 2-7 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.5 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GARCIA is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (67 - 51) at ARIZONA (47 - 72) - 9:40 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. DANIEL HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARROYO is 8-18 (-12.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 68-51 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 28-15 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-25 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 12-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 14-7 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 68-51 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 45-32 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 47-34 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 39-28 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 42-21 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 34-17 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARROYO is 9-3 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 9-3 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 13-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 7-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 19-8 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 47-73 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 48-73 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 64-77 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 30-43 (-20.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 143-174 (-54.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 45-72 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 34-53 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 81-126 (-40.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

BRONSON ARROYO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ARROYO is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.20 and a WHIP of 1.624.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

DANIEL HUDSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (61 - 56) at LA DODGERS (60 - 59) - 10:10 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 62-57 (-7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 23-36 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 62-57 (-7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 37-40 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 26-34 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 28-15 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 28-12 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-14 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 62-59 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 62-59 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KERSHAW is 1-8 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 17-25 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-2 (+2.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CHACIN is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 4-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)

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SEATTLE (46 - 73) at BALTIMORE (42 - 77) - 7:05 PM
LUKE FRENCH (L) vs. KEVIN MILLWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 47-72 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 3-12 (-8.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
SEATTLE is 18-41 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 20-53 (-28.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 46-70 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 12-28 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-28 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 23-49 (-25.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 16-25 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 264-246 (-73.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 11-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
MILLWOOD is 10-4 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILLWOOD is 13-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 107-175 (-38.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 274-383 (-111.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

LUKE FRENCH vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MILLWOOD is 8-12 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.13 and a WHIP of 1.511.
His team's record is 10-13 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-10. (-1.9 units)

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DETROIT (58 - 60) at NY YANKEES (72 - 46) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 219-226 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 21-36 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 5-12 (-8.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
DETROIT is 5-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SABATHIA is 40-15 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 37-17 (+13.8 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
DETROIT is 4-1 (+4.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
VERLANDER is 4-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.489.
His team's record is 6-2 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SABATHIA is 14-11 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 16-13 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-15. (-2.6 units)

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LA ANGELS (60 - 59) at BOSTON (67 - 52) - 7:10 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 57-60 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WEAVER is 4-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 47-21 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-34 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BUCHHOLZ is 15-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 13-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 9-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 162-129 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 27-12 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 76-69 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 27-12 (+18.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 174-134 (+23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 112-79 (+25.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 558-548 (+47.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-0 (+7.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. BOSTON since 1997
WEAVER is 3-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.7 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 3-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.558.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)

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TEXAS (67 - 50) at TAMPA BAY (72 - 46) - 7:10 PM
TOMMY HUNTER (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 151-80 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 152-83 (+29.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 150-80 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 103-52 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 154-125 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 6-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
TEXAS is 42-25 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 117-88 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 105-80 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 115-94 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HUNTER is 22-10 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 66-70 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 29-37 (-14.3 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.
GARZA is 28-32 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARZA is 5-12 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

TOMMY HUNTER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HUNTER is 2-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 1.035.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

MATT GARZA vs. TEXAS since 1997
GARZA is 4-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.53 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (65 - 53) at MINNESOTA (68 - 50) - 8:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 68-50 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-19 (+14.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 138-82 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-12 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-17 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 77-44 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 64-45 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 104-79 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 50-21 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-36 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-54 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 221-179 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-20 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-24 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DANKS is 21-11 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-4 (+3.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DANKS is 6-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.485.
His team's record is 7-10 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-9. (-1.7 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BAKER is 6-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.79 and a WHIP of 1.414.
His team's record is 9-4 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-4. (+4.9 units)

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CLEVELAND (49 - 69) at KANSAS CITY (49 - 69) - 8:10 PM
JEANMAR GOMEZ (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 115-167 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 105-150 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 81-123 (-35.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-31 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 114-166 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 58-79 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 105-149 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-88 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 21-35 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 8-16 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 7-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 4-11 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JEANMAR GOMEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK GREINKE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GREINKE is 6-7 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 9-10 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-5. (+7.3 units)

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TORONTO (63 - 55) at OAKLAND (57 - 60) - 10:05 PM
BRANDON MORROW (R) vs. DALLAS BRADEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 226-158 (+62.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 98-99 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BRADEN is 8-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 63-56 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 31-30 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 30-28 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 6-19 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-48 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 65-102 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

BRANDON MORROW vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MORROW is 3-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. TORONTO since 1997
BRADEN is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 8/17/2010

FLORIDA at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
NOLASCO: FLORIDA 11-3 after having lost 4 of their last 5 games
DUKE: PITTSBURGH 18-43 as an underdog of +125 to +175

SAN FRANCISCO at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
ZITO: SAN FRANCISCO 8-1 in road games when playing on Tuesday
OSWALT: PHILADELPHIA 18-24 as a favorite of -125 to -175

WASHINGTON at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
OLSEN: 0-8 TSR in August games
MINOR: ATLANTA 31-10 as a home favorite of -125 to -175

NY METS at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
SANTANA: NY METS 13-3 UNDER after 10 straight games where they failed to hit more than one HR
FIGUEROA: HOUSTON 16-7 UNDER after scoring 1 run or less

SAN DIEGO at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
GARLAND: SAN DIEGO 19-5 against NL Central opponents
WELLS: CHICAGO CUBS 9-14 in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

MILWAUKEE at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
BUSH: 9-31 TSR in road games against division opponents
GARCIA: ST LOUIS 7-0 UNDER in home games after 6 consecutive games versus division rivals

CINCINNATI at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
ARROYO: ARROYO 7-0 in road games after a win
HUDSON: ARIZONA 25-42 at home when the money line is +125 to -125

COLORADO at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
CHACIN: COLORADO 9-24 as a road underdog of +100 or higher
KERSHAW: LA DODGERS 20-5 in home games after a loss by 2 runs or less

SEATTLE at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
FRENCH: SEATTLE 12-28 in road games in night games
MILLWOOD: 10-4 TSR when playing on Tuesday

DETROIT at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
VERLANDER: DETROIT 4-16 in road games after 2 straight games without giving up a stolen base
SABATHIA: NY YANKEES 33-8 in home games after 2 or more consecutive unders

LA ANGELS at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
WEAVER: LA ANGELS 16-24 in the second half of the season
BUCHHOLZ: 15-5 TSR in all games

TEXAS at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
HUNTER: TEXAS 5-11 with a rested bullpen that pitched one inning or less last game
GARZA: TAMPA BAY 77-31 as a home favorite of -125 to -175

CHI WHITE SOX at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
DANKS: 20-13 TSR as an underdog of +100 or higher
BAKER: MINNESOTA 2-9 in home games after 3 straight wins by 2 runs or less

CLEVELAND at KANSAS CITY, 8:10 PM ET
GOMEZ: CLEVELAND 12-3 UNDER after scoring 8 runs or more
GREINKE: 21-7 UNDER when playing on Tuesday

TORONTO at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
MORROW: TORONTO 8-18 after allowing 2 runs or less 2 straight games
BRADEN: 8-2 TSR after 3 or more consecutive losses

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

Daily Sports Roundup: August 17

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Yankees get a visit from the Tigers, the Giants look for a victory over the Phillies, and the Fever and Liberty meet on the WNBA court.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Tuesday features Seattle at Baltimore, Texas at Tampa Bay, the Angels at Boston, the White Sox at Minnesota, Cleveland at Kansas City, Toronto at Oakland, and Detroit at the Yankees. Justin Verlander (13-7, 3.72 ERA) is slated to start for the Tigers in that last matchup, while New York hands the ball to CC Sabathia (15-5, 3.14 ERA). Righthander Verlander dominated the Rays in his last trip to the mound, surrendering just one run on six hits over his six innings of work, and fanning seven. Lefthander Sabathia is coming off a victory over the Royals in which he gave up three runs on 10 hits over 8 2-3 innings of work. Sabathia fanned three that day.

Over in the National League on Tuesday it's then Florida at Pittsburgh, Washington at Atlanta, the Mets at Houston, San Diego at the Cubs, Milwaukee at St. Louis, Cincinnati at Arizona, Colorado at the Dodgers, and San Francisco at Philadelphia. Barry Zito (8-6, 3.44 ERA) is set to take on Roy Oswalt (7-13, 3.34 ERA) in that Giants/Phillies matchup. Lefthander Zito is on a string of three straight no-decisions, giving up four runs on 10 hits over 6 1-3 innings of work against the Cubs last time out. Righthander Oswalt blanked the Dodgers on five hits in seven innings in his last start, while striking out five.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

As well, there are six WNBA games on tap for Tuesday, with Chicago at Atlanta, Tulsa at Connecticut, Washington at San Antonio, Minnesota at Seattle, Phoenix at Los Angeles, and Indiana at New York. The Fever (21-10 SU, 18-13 ATS) have won five straight games, knocking off Connecticut 79-66 last time out. The Liberty (19-11 SU, 16-13-1 ATS) have won eight straight games, and they pounded Phoenix 107-69 in their most recent game; Cappie Pondexter led the way for New York with 28 points that day.

Bettors' best friend: Tuesday's wagering tips

Lines to keep an eye on

Indians at Royals: The total opened at 8 and now sits at 7.5.

Brewers at Cardinals: The hosts opened at -190 but have seen that number shrink to -180.

Fever at Liberty: The Liberty opened at -1.5 with most services and have seen that balloon to -2.5.

Lynx at Storm: The Storm opened at -4.5 but that number has risen to -6.

Weather to watch

Padres at Cubs: 30 percent chance of showers.

Indians at Royals: 60 percent chance of thunderstorms with a 14 mph wind.

Nationals at Braves: 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms.

Who’s hot

The Minnesota Lynx are 7-1 ATS in their past eight games.

The Cincinnati Reds are 13-3 in their past 16 games against the Diamondbacks.

Under is 16-4-1 in Oakland’s past 21 games.

Who’s not

Detroit Tigers are 9-24 against the Yankees in their past 33 trips to the Bronx.

Chicago Cubs are 4-14 in their past 18 overall.

The White Sox are 6-20 in their past 26 games against the Twins in Minnesota.

Key stat

6: The under is 6-0 in the past six starts for Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander. During that streak he has guided the score below totals of eight twice, 7.5 three times and seven once.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

With slugger Nelson Cruz on the disabled list, the last thing Texas wanted to see was more injuries. But third baseman Michael Young left Monday’s game with a stiff neck he suffered the night before. If this injury persists, it is another huge blow to the lineup, as Young was hitting .288 with 19 homers and 69 RBI.

Notable quotes

"I was hoping to publicly apologize to coach Petrino and UA fans on the show today ... but I won't get that chance. I've been fired." – Renee Gork, formerly of radio station KAKS, who was fired for wearing a Florida Gators hat to an Arkansas football news conference.

Tips and notes

San Jose just got a little Brazilian flair. The team signed its first designated player on Monday when it inked former Premier League standout Geovanni. The attacking midfielder played the past two season with Hull City, scoring 13 goals in 65 games, including a team-best eight last year before the team was relegated at the end of the campaign. This is a huge get for San Jose, which has notched a meager 21 goals this season, the second-fewest in the MLS.

The Connecticut Sun may be out of the playoff chase but former No. 1 pick Tina Charles still is breaking records and cruising toward her Rookie of the Year title. Charles is averaging 15.6 points and a league-best 11.9 rebounds. She had 18 points and 13 boards last Sunday to set the league's single-season rebounding record with 368 while also throwing up her WNBA-record 20th double-double. "The rebounding part has been the dominant part," Sun coach Mike Thibault told the Associated Press. "It's been better than I expected. I knew she was a good rebounder but she has been relentless about getting the ball."

The Dodger’s lineup could be getting some much needed pop very soon. Outfielder Manny Ramirez (hamstring) and shortstop Rafael Furcal (back) both will be reevaluated on Tuesday and should start rehab assignments this week. The team needs any boost it can get as it is 4-6 in its past 10 and has slipped to only two games above .500. "Maybe physically, without him in the lineup, they're not getting pitched to as much," manager Joe Torre told MLB.com. "He's such a force, a presence. I know he doesn't hit home runs, but he's still a threat, still has the ability to knock in runs. He can scare opposing managers. If I was over there, I'd be scratching my head."

Tuesday's six-pack

-- Braves scored three runs in bottom of 9th to tear Dodgers' hearts out in a 4-3 win. Turning into a magical season for Bobby Cox.

-- A's have total of seven hits in their last three games, lowest total for any three-game stretch in Oakland A's history- they've been hitless in first six innings of their last two games. Not good.

-- Shawn Marcum's one-hitter Monday was the 20th one-hitter in the 34-year history of the Blue Jays.

-- Jon Niese has allowed one run in seven IP in each of his last three starts, but hasn't won any of them.

-- Max Scherzer's win Monday was first road win by a Detroit starting pitcher since Jeremy Bonderman's win June 28 at Minnesota.

-- It is unfathomable that Eldrick Woods won't be on Ryder Cup team, if he wants to be on it. There would be too much pressure on captain Corey Pavin to include him, in the unlikely event he doesn't want to.


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Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) Here is a table of baseball scoring over the last five years..........

Year BA OB% SP runs/game
2010 .259 .328 .406 8.86
2009 .262 .333 .418 9.22
2008 .264 .333 .416 9.30
2007 .268 .336 .422 9.60
2006 .269 .336 .432 9.72

12) As you can see from the table above, offense in baseball is dying. Not sure what the powers-that-be can do to turn this trend around, other than tell the umpires to call fewer strikes. Doubt Joe West will go for that.

11) No-hitters are so commonplace that Kevin Slowey got taken out on Sunday when he had a no-hitter after seven innings against the A's-- the crowd wasn't happy at first, but Slowey has had elbow problems and he had already thrown 106 pitches. The smart decision was made.

10) Bryce Harper signed a last-minute, five-year deal with Washington for $9.9M guaranteed, as scumweasel agent Scott Boras gets even wealthier on the deadline of 2010 draft picks signing with their new team.

9) Jeremy Hellickson is pitching so well for the Rays, hard to believe he will get taken out of the rotation once Niemann/Davis get healthy. He is Tampa Bay's second-best pitcher right now; he has to stay in rotation.

8) My father came up with the operative question watching the whole Dustin Johnson debacle Sunday; "What if this had been Tiger Woods? What would they have ruled then?"

My opinion is that Woods would've been smart enough to ask the rules guy for a ruling, but if not, my dad does raises an interesting question......

7) I'm guessing the rules officials are going to be a lot busier on Sundays in the near future. Golfers are going to err on the side of caution from now on anytime the rules are the least bit in a gray area. You can bet on it.

6) Former Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach signed up with CBS College Sports as a game analyst. He's an interesting guy who figures to be back on the sidelines (Arizona State??) in 2011.

5) Looks like Tim Tebow's college roommate, WR Riley Cooper, is going to stick with the Eagles. He has good size and excellent hands.

4) Larry Fitzgerald has a strained knee; am guessing Cardinals are going to be cautious with him, which means he'll miss Arizona's opener with the Rams. New QB, no Fitzgerald; Cardinals will struggle on offense to start the season. The NFC West figures to be wide open.

3) Dodgers lost on the field Monday, but beat LSU's football team out when they signed pitching prospect (and LSU QB prospect) Zach Lee to a big contract. Bayou Bengals now have one less quarterback prospect.

2) Met closer Francisco Rodriguez is done for the year because he tore ligaments in his pitching thumb, supposedly when he was pummeling his girlfriend's father last week. Now KRod pitched an inning in Saturday's game-- he did that with a torn ligament in his pitching thumb? Hmmmm

1) Did the Mets simply put KRod on ice (with pay) for the rest of this season? There are murmurs they're going to try to void his $11.5M deal for next year and there is precedent to support that. Its just hard to think a guy could warm up, pitch Saturday with torn ligaments in his thumb.