Cnotes 2023 Major League Baseball Transactions, News, Notes, Picks Etc. !!

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MLB

Thursday, April 20[/B]

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Trend Report
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Minnesota @ Boston
Minnesota
; The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Boston
; The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
; The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home


LA Angels @ NY Yankees
LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games


Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cincinnati


Colorado @ Philadelphia
Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado


LA Dodgers @ Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


San Diego @ Arizona
San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


NY Mets @ San Francisco
NY Mets
NY Mets is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
NY Mets is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets


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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, April 20

National League
Cincinnati (7-11) @ Pittsburgh (12-7)
— Weaver is making his first ’23 start.
— He is 24-36, 4.79 in 81 career starts.
— He appeared in 26 games last year (one start)
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-2, 3.75 in six starts vs Pittsburgh.

— Reds lost 10 of their last 14 games.
— Cincinnati is 1-5 on road.
— over 8-2-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 7-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-4.1-5

— Contreras is 1-1, 6.00 in his first three starts.
— Pirates are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 1-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 1-0, 2.57 in three starts vs Cincinnati

— Pirates are 11-5 in their last 16 games.
— Pittsburgh is 3-3 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 6-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3

Colorado (5-14) @ Philadelphia (8-11)
— Feltner is 0-2, 8.78 in his first three starts.
— Rockies are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He is 0-1, 6.23 in two starts vs Philadelphia.

— Rockies are 3-14 in their last 17 games.
— Colorado is 2-7 on road.
— under 3-1 last four road games
— scored run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 5-12-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-7

— Strahm is 1-1, 2.31 in his first three starts.
— Phillies are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 1-2, 5.60 in 13 games (2 starts) vs Colorado.

— Phillies are 3-1 in their last four games.
— Phillies are 3-3 at home.
— over 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-2.2

Los Angeles (9-10) @ Cubs (11-6)
— Grove is 0-1, 9.00 in his first three starts
— Dodgers are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He gave up a run in 5.2 IP, in his one start vs Chicago.

— Dodgers lost eight of their last 12 games.
— Dodgers are 3-4 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 9-19
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-2-3

— Taillon is 0-2, 5.14 in his first three starts.
— Cubs are 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 0-1, 5.68 in four starts against the Dodgers.

— Cubs won 10 of their last 13 games.
— Chicago is 5-4 at home.
— under 3-2 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 5-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-3

San Diego (9-11) @ Arizona (11-8)
— Wacha is 2-1, 6.06 in his first three starts.
— Padres are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 2-1, 3.82 in seven starts vs Arizona.

— Padres lost seven of their last ten games.
— San Diego is 4-3 on road.
— under 8-4 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-20
— record in first 5 innings: 9-10-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-2

— Nelson is 1-0, 3.71 in his first three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He gave up three runs in 5 IP, in one start vs San Diego

— Arizona is 8-4 in its last 12 games.
— Arizona is 5-2 at home.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5.1-5

NY Mets (12-7) @ San Francisco (6-11)
— Senga is 2-0, 3.38 in three starts.
— Mets are 3-0 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0
— He hasn’t pitched against San Francisco

— Mets won nine of their last 12 games.
— Mets are 8-5 on road.
— under 8-3 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 3-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-6

— Manaea is 0-0, 2.91 in his first two starts.
— Giants are 0-2 in his starts.
— over 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 1-0, 3.55 in two starts vs New York

— Giants lost five of their last six games.
— San Francisco is 2-4 at home
— under 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-5.2-6

American League
LA Angels (9-9) @ New York (11-7)
— Sandoval is 1-0, 2.45 in his first three starts.
— Angels are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He allowed two runs in 7 IP, in one start vs New York.

— Angels are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— Angels are 6-6 on road.
— under 6-2 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 7-18
— record in first 5 innings: 11-5-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-5.2-4.1

— Cortes is 2-0, 2.60 in his first three starts.
— New York is 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0
— He is 1-0, 2.63 in five games (1 start) against the Angels.

— New York is 3-1 in its last four games.
— Bronx is 7-5 at home.
— under 9-3 at home
— scored run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 11-5-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5.1-5.2

Minnesota (11-7) @ Boston (9-10)
— Maeda is 0-2, 4.09 in his first two starts.
— Twins are 0-2 in his starts.
— under 1-0-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2
— He is 0-2, 4.50 in two starts vs Boston.

— Twins lost three of their last four games.
— Minnesota is 7-5 on road.
— under 11-5-2
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4.2-3

— Houck is 2-0, 4.50 in his first three starts.
— Red Sox are 3-0 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0
— He is 1-0, 2.61 in two starts vs Minnesota.

— Red Sox won four of last six games.
— Boston is 6-6 at home.
— over 11-6-2
— scored run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 5-11-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.1-4-5

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 20

CINCINNATI (7 - 11) at PITTSBURGH (12 - 7) - 6:35 PM
LUKE WEAVER (R) vs. ROANSY CONTRERAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 12-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 744-689 (+65.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CONTRERAS is 8-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
LUKE WEAVER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WEAVER is 2-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)
ROANSY CONTRERAS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CONTRERAS is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)


COLORADO (5 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 11) - 6:40 PM
RYAN FELTNER (R) vs. MATT STRAHM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 363-511 (-122.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
COLORADO is 59-57 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
RYAN FELTNER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
FELTNER is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.845.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
MATT STRAHM vs. COLORADO since 1997
STRAHM is 0-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 13.52 and a WHIP of 3.219.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)


LA DODGERS (9 - 10) at CHICAGO CUBS (11 - 6) - 7:40 PM
MICHAEL GROVE (R) vs. JAMESON TAILLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-37 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 2064-2123 (-287.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1106-990 (-165.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1532-1584 (-219.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 998-926 (-178.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+2.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
MICHAEL GROVE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GROVE is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.705.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JAMESON TAILLON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
TAILLON is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.684.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)


SAN DIEGO (9 - 11) at ARIZONA (11 - 8) - 9:40 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. RYNE NELSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 183-173 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 6-13 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 81-81 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 122-123 (-45.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 85-96 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-31 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-48 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 53-42 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
WACHA is 18-8 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WACHA is 16-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 734-689 (-90.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 67-92 (-45.7 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
MICHAEL WACHA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WACHA is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)
RYNE NELSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
NELSON is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 1-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)


NY METS (12 - 7) at SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 11) - 9:45 PM
KODAI SENGA (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 115-111 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 55-61 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 127-108 (+34.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 87-92 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-53 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-62 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
KODAI SENGA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
SEAN MANAEA vs. NY METS since 1997
MANAEA is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)


MINNESOTA (11 - 7) at BOSTON (9 - 10) - 1:35 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. TANNER HOUCK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 17-31 (-14.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-28 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MAEDA is 7-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MAEDA is 11-22 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 35-18 (+16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-78 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 524-499 (-108.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
KENTA MAEDA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MAEDA is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
TANNER HOUCK vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HOUCK is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.354.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

 

[CNOTES]

THURSDAY, APRIL 20​

Game	Time(ET)	Pick	Units
MIN at BOS	01:35 PM	MIN +109 O 9.0	+500 +500
LAA at NYY	04:05 PM	NYY -145 U 8.5	+500 +500
CIN at PIT	06:35 PM	PIT -156 O 9.0	+500 +500
COL at PHI	06:40 PM	PHI -224 U 9.0	+500 +500
LAD at CHC	07:40 PM	CHC -114 U 11.0	+500 +500
SD at ARI	09:40 PM	SD -137 U 10.0	+500 +500
NYM at SF	09:45 PM	NYM -114 U 8.5	+500 +500

 

[CNOTES]

Pending Picks​

Date	League	Game	Score	Status	Pick
Apr 20, 2023	MLB	Minnesota Boston	- -	01:35 PM	Over 9.0

 

[Coaster]

Pending Picks​

Date	League	Game	Score	Status	Pick
Apr 20, 2023	MLB	Minnesota Boston	- -	01:35 PM	Over 9.0

Thanxs for the early winner.
Love your stuff.

 

[CNOTES]

APRIL'S MLB BEST BETS !

04/20/2023.....................3 - 2...............................60.00%....................................+ 4.00
04/19/2023.....................5 - 1 -1..........................83.33%................. ..................+ 19.50
04/18/2023.....................9 - 3..............................75.00%............. .......................+29.00
04/17/2023.....................6 - 4..............................60.00%............. .......................+ 9.95
04/16/2023.....................3 - 5..............................37.50%............. ......................- 10.50
04/15/2023.....................4 - 6..............................40.00%............. ......................- 11.00
04/14/2023.....................5 - 6 - 1........................45.45%................... ................+ 1.00
04/13/2023.....................2 - 4..............................33.33%............. .......................- 11.50
04/12/2023.....................4 - 7..............................36.36%............. ......................- 17.00
04/11/2023.....................6 - 8..............................42.85%............. ......................- 9.05
04/10/2023.....................6 - 6..............................50.00%............. ......................+ 4.70
04/09/2023.....................7 - 5..............................58.33%............. .....................+ 10.85
04/08/2023....................8 - 10.............................44.44%............. .....................- 8.55
04/07/2023......................2 - 4 .............................33.33%............... ...................- 9.90
04/06/2023......................3 - 1..............................75.00%............. ....................+10.25
04/05/2023......................1 - 5..............................16.66%............. ....................- 21.60
04/03/2023......................5 - 4..............................55,55%............. ....................+ 7.35
04/02/2023......................2 - 5..............................26.57%............. ....................-22.55
04/01/2023......................4 - 8..............................33.33%............. ....................-21.50

TOTALS......................85- 94 - 2..........................47.48%............ ......................- 46.55

 

[CNOTES]

Completed Picks

Apr 20, 2023	MLB	Minnesota Boston	5 11	Over 9.0	Win
Apr 19, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	93 103	MEM -1.0	Win
Apr 18, 2023	NBA	Atlanta Boston	106 119	BOS -10.0	Win
Apr 17, 2023	MLB	LA Angels Boston	5 4	Under 8.5	Loss
Apr 16, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	128 112	Over 228.0	Win
Apr 15, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	2 5	TOR -113	Win
Apr 14, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	3 6	TOR +115	Win
Apr 13, 2023	MLB	Milwaukee San Diego	4 3	Under 9.0	Win

 

[CNOTES]

Friday’s 6-pack
Major league leaders in OPS:
1.211— Matt Chapman, Tor
1.136— Brandon Marsh, Phil
1.071— Luis Arraez, Miami
1.057— Max Muncy, LA
1.056— Jorge Mateo, Balt
1.052— Nolan Gorman, StL

Quote of the Day
“You could see what the game plan was. Got to hit him, try to make me frustrated so I could get ejected. So, I’m too mature to put myself in a position where I’m going to be ejected, so I just went about my business and we got the win.”
Joel Embiid

Friday’s quiz
Which current NBA team used to call Cincinnati home? They were the Cincinnati Royals back then.

Thursday’s quiz
2014 was the last time the Angels made the playoffs.

Wednesday’s quiz
Clint Hurdle was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ manager in 2015, last time they made the playoffs.

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Friday’s Den: Random stuff with the weekend here…….

— It figures that Thursday was the best day the Oakland A’s have had in two years; they didn’t play a game.

Season is 22 days old; A’s don’t have a win from a starting pitcher yet- they’re 3-16 and are a terrible team. They were in the playoffs as recently as 2020, but they’ve dumped all their good players because God forbid they pay anyone a lot of money.

Reliever Trevor May is making $7M this year, the A’s highest-paid player; he just left the team to deal with anxiety issues. Their entire payroll appears to be $59,305,000, less than Trout/Ohtani’s combined salaries.

The Mets have 12 guys who are all making $10M+ each this season.

The good news came from off the field; the A’s announced very late Wednesday night that they’ve bought 49 acres of land in Las Vegas, and will build a a retractable roof dome west of the strip, across the I-15 highway from T-Mobile Arena, where the NHL’s Golden Knights play.

The new stadium is expected to be ready in 2027; no word on where the A’s will play for the next three years. Their AAA team plays in a nice but small 6,000-seat stadium in Summerlin, a Las Vegas suburb, that is an option. They could play “home” games in San Francisco or stay in Oakland for a while, but those would be two very awkward options.

At least there is some closure to this situation now; once the Tampa Bay stadium is settled, then MLB can get around to its next big thing, adding two expansion teams, to get to 32 big league teams, with expansion fees helping teams recoup some of the money they lost out on in 2020.

— Great news from White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks, who reported Thursday that he is cancer free and in remission. Hendriks said in January that he had non-Hodgkins’ lymphoma, so it is excellent to hear that he is on the road to recovery.

— Pirates 4, Reds 3— Pittsburgh is much improved at 13-7; their starting pitcher has lasted 6+ innings in their last ten games, with Pirates going 7-3 in those games. In this day and age, if your starting pitcher is getting you 18 outs, that takes lot of strain off your bullpen.

— Rockies 5, Phillies 0— Colorado ends its 8-game losing skid; the home plate umpire was Brian Knight, who acted like he bet the under in this game. Every marginal pitch in this game, for both sides, was called a strike. He called Jurickson Profar out on a 3-2 pitch because of a pitch clock violation; it was marginal at best. Am looking forward to seeing his pitch chart tomorrow.

Observation; the new rules are fine and all, but NO ONE wants to see a guy called out on a 3-2 pitch in the 8th inning on a marginal pitch clock violation. People pay to watch baseball, not to watch an umpire strangle the game.

— There was a report on ESPN Thursday that Shohei Ohtani will explore free agency if the Angels miss the playoffs this year, which complicates things for the Angels.

They cannot let Ohtani walk and get nothing in return; that would be malpractice, but they also won’t get value for him if they deal him, since there is no guarantee that Ohtani would sign with the team he gets traded to, unless they negotiate a sign-and-trade before the deal happens.

Right now, the Angels are 9-10; they’re 0-5 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on. At what point do the Halos throw in the towel and start talking trades?

— Interleague play so far this season: National League leads, 36-34.

— Arizona Diamondbacks DFA’d P Madison Bumgarner, even though they still owe him $34M in future salary; Bumgarner is 0-3, 10.26 in four starts this season, was 7-15, 4.88 in 30 starts last year.

— Minnesota Twins won all four of Joe Ryan’s starts this year, scoring 37 runs.

— MLB suspended Mets P Max Scherzer for 10 games, after he was ejected Wednesday for a sticky stuff violation.

— Dodgers 6, Cubs 2— James Outman hit a 9th inning grand slam that was the game-winning hit; Dodgers even their record at 10-10.

— 76ers 102, Nets 97 (Philly leads, 3-0)
Sixers outscored Brooklyn 26-15 in 4th quarter.
Tyrese Maxey hit a 3-pointer with 0:44 left for the game-winning hoop
Brooklyn has lost its last nine playoff games.

— Warriors 114, Kings 97 (Sacramento leads, 2-1)
Steph Curry scored 36 points, was +24.
Kevon Looney grabbed 20 rebounds, dished out 9 assists.
De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points, had 9 rebounds and 9 assists.

— Suns 129, Clippers 124 (Phoenix leads, 2-1)
Phoenix outscored Clippers 75-73 in a frenetic second half.
Devin Booker scored 45 points for the Suns.
Kawhi Leonard didn’t play for the Clippers.

— Happy 80th birthday to the great basketball analyst Bill Raftery, who has been coming into our living rooms on TV for the last 40 years. Raftery was Seton Hall’s coach when the Big East first started. Happy birthday coach!!!

 

[CNOTES]

Friday’s 6-pack
Major league leaders in OPS:
1.211— Matt Chapman, Tor
1.136— Brandon Marsh, Phil
1.071— Luis Arraez, Miami
1.057— Max Muncy, LA
1.056— Jorge Mateo, Balt
1.052— Nolan Gorman, StL

Quote of the Day
“You could see what the game plan was. Got to hit him, try to make me frustrated so I could get ejected. So, I’m too mature to put myself in a position where I’m going to be ejected, so I just went about my business and we got the win.”
Joel Embiid

Friday’s quiz
Which current NBA team used to call Cincinnati home? They were the Cincinnati Royals back then.

Thursday’s quiz
2014 was the last time the Angels made the playoffs.

Wednesday’s quiz
Clint Hurdle was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ manager in 2015, last time they made the playoffs.

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Friday’s Den: Random stuff with the weekend here…….

— It figures that Thursday was the best day the Oakland A’s have had in two years; they didn’t play a game.

Season is 22 days old; A’s don’t have a win from a starting pitcher yet- they’re 3-16 and are a terrible team. They were in the playoffs as recently as 2020, but they’ve dumped all their good players because God forbid they pay anyone a lot of money.

Reliever Trevor May is making $7M this year, the A’s highest-paid player; he just left the team to deal with anxiety issues. Their entire payroll appears to be $59,305,000, less than Trout/Ohtani’s combined salaries.

The Mets have 12 guys who are all making $10M+ each this season.

The good news came from off the field; the A’s announced very late Wednesday night that they’ve bought 49 acres of land in Las Vegas, and will build a a retractable roof dome west of the strip, across the I-15 highway from T-Mobile Arena, where the NHL’s Golden Knights play.

The new stadium is expected to be ready in 2027; no word on where the A’s will play for the next three years. Their AAA team plays in a nice but small 6,000-seat stadium in Summerlin, a Las Vegas suburb, that is an option. They could play “home” games in San Francisco or stay in Oakland for a while, but those would be two very awkward options.

At least there is some closure to this situation now; once the Tampa Bay stadium is settled, then MLB can get around to its next big thing, adding two expansion teams, to get to 32 big league teams, with expansion fees helping teams recoup some of the money they lost out on in 2020.

— Great news from White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks, who reported Thursday that he is cancer free and in remission. Hendriks said in January that he had non-Hodgkins’ lymphoma, so it is excellent to hear that he is on the road to recovery.

— Pirates 4, Reds 3— Pittsburgh is much improved at 13-7; their starting pitcher has lasted 6+ innings in their last ten games, with Pirates going 7-3 in those games. In this day and age, if your starting pitcher is getting you 18 outs, that takes lot of strain off your bullpen.

— Rockies 5, Phillies 0— Colorado ends its 8-game losing skid; the home plate umpire was Brian Knight, who acted like he bet the under in this game. Every marginal pitch in this game, for both sides, was called a strike. He called Jurickson Profar out on a 3-2 pitch because of a pitch clock violation; it was marginal at best. Am looking forward to seeing his pitch chart tomorrow.

Observation; the new rules are fine and all, but NO ONE wants to see a guy called out on a 3-2 pitch in the 8th inning on a marginal pitch clock violation. People pay to watch baseball, not to watch an umpire strangle the game.

— There was a report on ESPN Thursday that Shohei Ohtani will explore free agency if the Angels miss the playoffs this year, which complicates things for the Angels.

They cannot let Ohtani walk and get nothing in return; that would be malpractice, but they also won’t get value for him if they deal him, since there is no guarantee that Ohtani would sign with the team he gets traded to, unless they negotiate a sign-and-trade before the deal happens.

Right now, the Angels are 9-10; they’re 0-5 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on. At what point do the Halos throw in the towel and start talking trades?

— Interleague play so far this season: National League leads, 36-34.

— Arizona Diamondbacks DFA’d P Madison Bumgarner, even though they still owe him $34M in future salary; Bumgarner is 0-3, 10.26 in four starts this season, was 7-15, 4.88 in 30 starts last year.

— Minnesota Twins won all four of Joe Ryan’s starts this year, scoring 37 runs.

— MLB suspended Mets P Max Scherzer for 10 games, after he was ejected Wednesday for a sticky stuff violation.

— Dodgers 6, Cubs 2— James Outman hit a 9th inning grand slam that was the game-winning hit; Dodgers even their record at 10-10.

— 76ers 102, Nets 97 (Philly leads, 3-0)
Sixers outscored Brooklyn 26-15 in 4th quarter.
Tyrese Maxey hit a 3-pointer with 0:44 left for the game-winning hoop
Brooklyn has lost its last nine playoff games.

— Warriors 114, Kings 97 (Sacramento leads, 2-1)
Steph Curry scored 36 points, was +24.
Kevon Looney grabbed 20 rebounds, dished out 9 assists.
De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points, had 9 rebounds and 9 assists.

— Suns 129, Clippers 124 (Phoenix leads, 2-1)
Phoenix outscored Clippers 75-73 in a frenetic second half.
Devin Booker scored 45 points for the Suns.
Kawhi Leonard didn’t play for the Clippers.

— Happy 80th birthday to the great basketball analyst Bill Raftery, who has been coming into our living rooms on TV for the last 40 years. Raftery was Seton Hall’s coach when the Big East first started. Happy birthday coach!!!

 

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MLB
Weather Report

Friday, April 21

 

[Udog]

LA DODGERS are 75-67 SU (1.3 Units) as a favorite of -125 to -175 in the last 3 seasons.

PITTSBURGH is 37-20 Over (15 Units) in home games vs. teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game in the last 3 seasons.

TAMPA BAY is 11-1 SU (9.9 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 in the current season.

COLORADO is 7-20 SU (-15 Units) in road games in April games in the last 3 seasons.

NY YANKEES are 16-33 SU (-20.3 Units) when playing on Friday in the last 3 seasons.

DETROIT is 42-25 Over (14.5 Units) in road games as an underdog of +125 to +175 in the last 3 seasons.

CLEVELAND is 60-39 SU (17.1 Units) after 3 consecutive game versus a division rival in the last 3 seasons.

HOUSTON is 189-140 Over (35 Units) in road games after allowing 1 run or less since 1996.

OAKLAND is 103-70 Under (26 Units) in road games after scoring 3 runs or less 3 straight games since 1996.

MILWAUKEE is 41-62 SU (-26.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

MINNESOTA is 151-191 SU (-59.1 Units) in all games in the last 3 seasons.

LA ANGELS are 21-12 SU (7.8 Units) in home games against AL Central opponents in the last 3 seasons.

ARIZONA is 179-126 Over (40.4 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.

ST LOUIS are 7-17 SU (-11.7 Units) in road games after 4 or more consecutive home games in the last 3 seasons.

SAN FRANCISCO is 21-11 SU (8.9 Units) in home games when the total is 8.5 to 10 in the last 3 seasons.

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, April 21

LA DODGERS (9 - 10) at CHICAGO CUBS (11 - 6) - 2:20 PM
JULIO URIAS (L) vs. DREW SMYLY (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+2.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JULIO URIAS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
URIAS is 1-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.18 and a WHIP of 1.518.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)

DREW SMYLY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SMYLY is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.640.
His team's record is 3-3 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)



CINCINNATI (7 - 11) at PITTSBURGH (12 - 7) - 6:35 PM
GRAHAM ASHCRAFT (R) vs. MITCH KELLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 12-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 155-124 (+37.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 744-689 (+65.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 4-22 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

GRAHAM ASHCRAFT vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ASHCRAFT is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

MITCH KELLER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KELLER is 1-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.88 and a WHIP of 1.807.
His team's record is 6-6 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.7 units)



COLORADO (5 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 11) - 7:05 PM
NOAH DAVIS (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 30-80 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 363-511 (-122.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-9 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NOLA is 34-39 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLA is 18-30 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

NOAH DAVIS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

AARON NOLA vs. COLORADO since 1997
NOLA is 4-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.163.
His team's record is 5-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)



SAN DIEGO (9 - 11) at ARIZONA (11 - 8) - 9:40 PM
SETH LUGO (R) vs. ZAC GALLEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 183-173 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 81-81 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 122-123 (-45.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 85-96 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-31 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 734-689 (-90.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

SETH LUGO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LUGO is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

ZAC GALLEN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GALLEN is 1-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.7 units)



NY METS (12 - 7) at SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 11) - 10:15 PM
JOEY LUCCHESI (L) vs. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JOEY LUCCHESI vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LUCCHESI is 2-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. NY METS since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 0-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.7 units)



CHI WHITE SOX (7 - 12) at TAMPA BAY (16 - 3) - 6:40 PM
MICHAEL KOPECH (R) vs. CALVIN FAUCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 88-93 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 128-73 (+37.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

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

MICHAEL KOPECH vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
KOPECH is 0-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CALVIN FAUCHER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.



TORONTO (11 - 8) at NY YANKEES (11 - 7) - 7:05 PM
YUSEI KIKUCHI (L) vs. DOMINGO GERMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

YUSEI KIKUCHI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KIKUCHI is 2-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 4-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

DOMINGO GERMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
GERMAN is 2-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)



DETROIT (7 - 10) at BALTIMORE (11 - 7) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL LORENZEN (R) vs. TYLER WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 361-464 (-105.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 94-86 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 49-39 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-47 (+36.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-60 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 49-35 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 150-191 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 47-58 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.

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

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER WELLS vs. DETROIT since 1997
WELLS is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 10.29 and a WHIP of 2.143.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)



OAKLAND (3 - 16) at TEXAS (12 - 6) - 8:05 PM
JP SEARS (L) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 2-16 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
TEXAS is 40-50 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-38 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.

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

JP SEARS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SEARS is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JON GRAY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GRAY is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.87 and a WHIP of 0.978.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)



KANSAS CITY (4 - 15) at LA ANGELS (9 - 9) - 9:38 PM
RYAN YARBROUGH (L) vs. SHOHEI OHTANI (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

RYAN YARBROUGH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
YARBROUGH is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.88 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

SHOHEI OHTANI vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
OHTANI is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.75 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)



MIAMI (10 - 9) at CLEVELAND (10 - 9) - 7:10 PM
BRAXTON GARRETT (L) vs. ZACH PLESAC (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 58-81 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 106-82 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-9 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 62-47 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-24 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 65-45 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

BRAXTON GARRETT vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACH PLESAC vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.



HOUSTON (9 - 10) at ATLANTA (14 - 5) - 7:20 PM
HUNTER BROWN (R) vs. BRYCE ELDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 89-45 (+28.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 88-38 (+36.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 126-68 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-34 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-29 (+22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 114-122 (-42.4 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.

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

HUNTER BROWN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

BRYCE ELDER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.



BOSTON (9 - 10) at MILWAUKEE (14 - 5) - 8:10 PM
NICK PIVETTA (R) vs. FREDDY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 58-78 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 14-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-4 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-5 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 11-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 147-103 (+40.8 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 56-47 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

NICK PIVETTA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PIVETTA is 0-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 11.70 and a WHIP of 2.100.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

FREDDY PERALTA vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.



WASHINGTON (5 - 13) at MINNESOTA (11 - 7) - 8:10 PM
TREVOR WILLIAMS (R) vs. TYLER MAHLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 87-85 (-25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WILLIAMS is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TYLER MAHLE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MAHLE is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)



ST LOUIS (8 - 11) at SEATTLE (8 - 11) - 10:10 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. GEORGE KIRBY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 190-158 (+35.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 48-34 (+15.5 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 35-21 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.

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

STEVEN MATZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MATZ is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 1.434.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

GEORGE KIRBY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

 

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, April 21

National League
Los Angeles (10-10) @ Cubs (11-7)
— Urias is 3-1, 2.28 in his first four starts
— Dodgers are 3-1 in his starts.
— over 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0-1
— He is 1-2, 4.66 in five starts vs Chicago.

— Dodgers are 5-8 in their last 13 games.
— Dodgers are 4-4 on road.
— under 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 9-20
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-6

— Smyly is 1-0, 1.64 in his last two starts.
— Cubs are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 1-2, 4.66 in six starts against the Dodgers.

— Cubs won 10 of their last 14 games.
— Chicago is 5-5 at home.
— under 4-2 last six games.
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-6

Cincinnati (7-12) @ Pittsburgh (13-7)
— Ashcraft is 2-0, 1.42 in his first three starts.
— Reds are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0-1
— He is 1-0, 2.63 in two starts vs Pittsburgh.

— Reds lost 11 of their last 15 games.
— Cincinnati is 1-6 on road.
— over 8-3-1 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 7-19
— record in first 5 innings: 8-8-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-5-2

— Keller is 1-0, 2.84 in his last three starts.
— Pirates are 3-1 in his starts.
— over 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0-1
— He is 1-4, 6.88 in 12 starts vs Cincinnati

— Pirates are 12-5 in their last 17 games.
— Pittsburgh is 4-3 at home.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 7-20
— record in first 5 innings: 11-5-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-2.1

Colorado (6-14) @ Philadelphia (8-12)
— Davis blanked Seattle for five IP (95 PT) in his first MLB start.
— Rockies are 0-1 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Philadelphia.

— Rockies are 1-8 in their last nine games.
— Colorado is 3-7 on road.
— under 4-1 last five road games
— scored run in first inning: 6-20
— record in first 5 innings: 6-12-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-7-3.1

— Nola is 1-2, 6.33 in his first four starts.
— Phillies are 1-3 in his starts.
— over 3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He is 4-1, 3.35 in seven starts vs Colorado.

— Phillies are 3-2 in their last five games.
— Phillies are 3-4 at home.
— under 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 7-20
— record in first 5 innings: 9-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2.2-3.2

San Diego (10-11) @ Arizona (11-9)
— Lugo is 2-0, 2.70 in his first three starts.
— Padres are 3-0 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0
— He is starts vs Arizona.

— Padres are 4-7 in their last 11 games, but won last two.
— San Diego is 5-3 on road.
— under 8-5 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-21
— record in first 5 innings: 9-10-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2-5

— Gallen is 2-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (13.2 IP).
— Arizona is 3-1 in his starts.
— over 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 0-4
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2
— He is starts vs San Diego

— Arizona is 8-5 in its last 13 games.
— Arizona is 5-3 at home.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 8-20
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-5-4

NY Mets (13-7) @ San Francisco (6-12)
— Lucchesi is making his first ‘23 start.
— His last MLB start was in 2021.
— He is 19-24, 4.24 in 66 MLB starts.
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-2, 3.52 in seven starts vs San Francisco.

— Mets won 10 of their last 13 games.
— Mets are 9-5 on road.
— under 8-4 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 3-20
— record in first 5 innings: 10-7-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-6-4

— DeSclafani is 1-0, 1.89 in his first three starts.
— Giants are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 0-4, 5.91 in seven starts vs New York

— Giants lost six of their last seven games.
— San Francisco is 2-5 at home
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 6-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-9-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-6-5.1

American League
White Sox (7-12) @ Tampa Bay (16-3)
— Kopech is 0-2, 6.32 in his first three starts.
— White Sox are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He allowed an unearned run in 5 IP in his one start vs Tampa Bay

— Chicago lost nine of its last 13 games.
— White Sox are 4-6 on road.
— under 3-0-1 last four road games
— scored run in first inning: 7-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.2-6-x

— bullpen game

— Tampa Bay split their last six games, after a 13-0 start.
— Rays are 10-0 at home.
— over 11-4-4
— scored run in first inning: 9-19
— record in first 5 innings: 14-4-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4-x

Detroit (7-10) @ Baltimore (11-7)
— Lorenzen allowed six runs in 4 IP in his first ‘23 start (79 PT).
— Tigers are 1-0 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1
— This is his first start vs Baltimore

— Detroit won five of its last six games.
— Tigers are 3-6 on road.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 3-8-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.2-x

— Wells is 0-1, 5.56 in his first two starts.
— Orioles are 1-1 in his starts.
— over 1-0-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2
— He 0-2, 9.00 in three games (2 starts) vs Detroit.

— Orioles are 10-5 in their last 15 games.
— Baltimore is 4-3 at home.
— over 5-2-1 last eight
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-x

Toronto (11-8) @ New York (12-7)
— Kikuchi is 1-1, 2.25 in his last two starts.
— Blue Jays are 1-3 in his starts.
— over 2-0-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3
— He is 2-3, 4.07 in eight starts vs New York.

— Toronto lost three of its last four games.
— Blue Jays are 7-6 on road
— under 4-1-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 4-19
— record in first 5 innings: 6-10-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-1-x

— German is 1-1, 4.50 in his first three starts.
— New York is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 2-4, 3.72 in seven games (5 starts) vs Toronto.

— New York is 4-1 in its last five games.
— Bronx is 8-5 at home.
— under 9-4 at home
— scored run in first inning: 9-19
— record in first 5 innings: 12-5-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-5.2-3

Oakland (3-16) @ Texas (11-6)
— Sears is 0-1, 4.60 in his first three starts.
— A’s are 1-2 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He is 1-0, 5.00 in two starts vs Texas

— A’s lost 16 of their last 18 games.
— Oakland is 1-6 on road
— over 12-7
— scored run in first inning: 6-19
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 4-10-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.2-x

— Gray is 1-1, 3.21 in his first three starts.
— Rangers are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He is 1-1, 5.87 in three starts vs Oakland.

— Texas is 8-2 in its last ten games.
— Rangers are 6-3 at home.
— over 9-2 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 7-18
— record in first 5 innings: 10-6-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.1-x

Kansas City (4-15) @ LA Angels (9-10)
— bullpen game

— Royals lost nine of their last ten games.
— Royals are 3-3 on road.
— over 9-2 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 6-19
— record in first 5 innings: 4-13-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-x

— Ohtani is 2-0, 0.86 in his first four starts.
— He pitched 2 innings Monday, then it rained.
— Angels are 3-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-4
— record in first 5 innings: 4-0
— He is 1-0, 0.75 in two starts vs Kansas City.

— Angels are 4-7 in their last 11 games.
— Angels are 3-3 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 7-19
— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-4.1-4

Interleague games
Miami (10-9) @ Cleveland (10-9)
— Garrett is 0-0, 2.61 in his first two starts.
— Marlins are 2-0 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Cleveland

— Miami won seven of its last ten games.
— Marlins are 3-3 on road.
— under 7-0 last seven games.
— scored run in first inning: 3-19
— record in first 5 innings: 6-10-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-6-x

— Plesac is 1-0, 8.31 in his first three starts.
— Guardians are 3-0 in his starts, scoring 25 runs.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 3-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Miami

— Guardians lost three of their last four games.
— Cleveland is 2-4 at home.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-3-x

Houston (9-10) @ Atlanta (14-5)
— Brown is 2-0, 1.93 in his last two starts.
— Astros are 2-1 in his starts
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Atlanta

— Astros are 6-4 in their last ten games.
— Houston is 3-3 on road
— over 3-1-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-2-x

— Elder is 2-0, 1.53 in his first three starts.
— Braves are 3-0 in his starts
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston

— Atlanta won eight of its last nine games.
— Braves are 4-3 at home.
— over 10-3 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-19
— record in first 5 innings: 12-4-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-x

Boston (10-10) @ Milwaukee (14-5)
— Pivetta is 0-1, 5.79 in his first three starts.
— Red Sox are 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-2
— He is 0-2, 11.70 in two starts vs Milwaukee.

— Red Sox won five of last seven games.
— Boston is 3-4 on road.
— over 12-6-2
— scored run in first inning: 9-20
— record in first 5 innings: 6-11-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-2

— Peralta is 2-1, 3.18 in his first three starts.
— Brewers are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Boston

— Brewers won 14 of their last 18 games.
— Milwaukee is 5-1 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-1.1-x

Washington (5-13) @ Minnesota (11-8)
— Williams is 1-1, 4.11 in his first three starts.
— Nationals are 1-2 in his starts.
— under 1-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He gave up a run in 7 IP, in his one start vs Minnesota.

— Nationals lost 13 of their first 18 games.
— Washington is 3-4 on road.
— over 3-2-1 last six road games
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-10-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-x

— Mahle is 1-2, 5.28 in his first three starts.
— Twins are 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He is 3-1, 4.50 in five starts vs Washington.

— Twins lost four of their last five games.
— Minnesota is 4-2 at home.
— under 11-6-2
— scored run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 7-9-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-3-6

St Louis (8-11) @ Seattle (8-11)
— Matz is 0-2, 6.48 in his first three starts.
— Cardinals are 0-3 in his starts.
— under 2-0-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He is 1-0, 4.70 in two starts vs Seattle.

— Cardinals are 3-4 in their last seven games.
— Cardinals are 3-3 on road.
— over 4-0 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 9-19
— record in first 5 innings: 5-10-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-x

— Kirby is 1-0, 2.19 in his laast two starts.
— Mariners are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee

— Seattle lost its last three games.
— Mariners are 5-8 at home.
— over 6-3-1 last 10 home games
— scored run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-x

 

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, April 21

 

[CNOTES]

Pending Picks​

Date	League	Game	Score	Status	Pick
Apr 21, 2023	MLB	NY Mets San Francisco	- -	10:15 PM	NYM +103

Completed Picks​

Date	League	Game	Score	Pick	Outcome
Apr 20, 2023	MLB	Minnesota Boston	5 11	Over 9.0	Win
Apr 19, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	93 103	MEM -1.0	Win
Apr 18, 2023	NBA	Atlanta Boston	106 119	BOS -10.0	Win
Apr 17, 2023	MLB	LA Angels Boston	5 4	Under 8.5	Loss
Apr 16, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	128 112	Over 228.0	Win
Apr 15, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	2 5	TOR -113	Win
Apr 14, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	3 6	TOR +115	Win
Apr 13, 2023	MLB	Milwaukee San Diego	4 3	Under 9.0	Win

 

[CNOTES]

FRIDAY, APRIL 21​

Game	Time(ET)	Pick	Units
LAD at CHC	02:20 PM	CHC +146 U 10.0	+500 +500
CIN at PIT	06:35 PM	CIN +127 U 8.5	+500 +500
CHW at TB	06:40 PM	TB -158 U 9.0	+500 +500
TOR at NYY	07:05 PM	TOR +115 O 8.5	+500 +500
COL at PHI	07:05 PM	PHI -297 U 8.5	+500 +500
DET at BAL	07:05 PM	BAL -174 U 9.0	+500 +500
MIA at CLE	07:10 PM	MIA +118 O 7.5	+500 +500
HOU at ATL	07:20 PM	ATL -110 U 8.5	+500 +500
OAK at TEX	08:05 PM	TEX -201 O 8.5	+500 +500
WAS at MIN	08:10 PM	WAS +199 O 7.5	+500 +500
BOS at MIL	08:10 PM	MIL -164 U 8.5	+500 +500
KC at LAA	09:38 PM	LAA -273 U 8.5	+500 +500
SD at ARI	09:40 PM	ARI +100 O 9.0	+500 +500
STL at SEA	10:10 PM	STL +113 O 8.0	+500 +500
NYM at SF	10:15 PM	NYM +103 U 9.0	+500 +500

 

[CNOTES]

Completed Picks​

Past Completed Picks

Date	W-L-T	%	Units	Record
04/21/2023	16-11-1	58.93%	+2140	Detail
04/20/2023	7-7-0	50.00%	-890	Detail
04/19/2023	8-5-1	60.71%	+1150	Detail
04/18/2023	14-16-0	46.67%	-2385	Detail
04/17/2023	14-8-0	63.64%	+2535	Detail
04/16/2023	17-10-1	62.50%	+4010	Detail
04/15/2023	17-12-1	58.33%	+1575	Detail
04/14/2023	11-16-3	41.67%	-2235	Detail
04/13/2023	5-9-0	35.71%	-4055	Detail
04/12/2023	17-13-0	56.67%	+600	Detail
04/11/2023	14-16-0	46.67%	-1390	Detail
04/10/2023	15-11-2	57.14%	+2260	Detail
04/09/2023	16-13-1	55.00%	+765	Detail
04/08/2023	14-16-0	46.67%	-1335	Detail
04/07/2023	10-13-1	43.75%	-1530	Detail
04/06/2023	8-4-0	66.67%	+1925	Detail
04/05/2023	9-13-2	41.67%	-2710	Detail
04/04/2023	12-15-1	44.64%	-3170	Detail
04/03/2023	15-14-1	51.67%	+660	Detail
04/02/2023	16-14-0	53.33%	+1390	Detail
04/01/2023	11-17-2	40.00%	-3450	Detail

 

[CNOTES]

APRIL'S MLB BEST BETS !

04/21/2023.....................7 - 6...............................53.84%....................................+ 1.45
04/20/2023.....................3 - 2...............................60.00%....................................+ 4.00
04/19/2023.....................5 - 1 -1..........................83.33%................. ..................+ 19.50
04/18/2023.....................9 - 3..............................75.00%............. .......................+29.00
04/17/2023.....................6 - 4..............................60.00%............. .......................+ 9.95
04/16/2023.....................3 - 5..............................37.50%............. ......................- 10.50
04/15/2023.....................4 - 6..............................40.00%............. ......................- 11.00
04/14/2023.....................5 - 6 - 1........................45.45%................... ................+ 1.00
04/13/2023.....................2 - 4..............................33.33%............. .......................- 11.50
04/12/2023.....................4 - 7..............................36.36%............. ......................- 17.00
04/11/2023.....................6 - 8..............................42.85%............. ......................- 9.05
04/10/2023.....................6 - 6..............................50.00%............. ......................+ 4.70
04/09/2023.....................7 - 5..............................58.33%............. .....................+ 10.85
04/08/2023....................8 - 10.............................44.44%............. .....................- 8.55
04/07/2023......................2 - 4 .............................33.33%............... ...................- 9.90
04/06/2023......................3 - 1..............................75.00%............. ....................+10.25
04/05/2023......................1 - 5..............................16.66%............. ....................- 21.60
04/03/2023......................5 - 4..............................55,55%............. ....................+ 7.35
04/02/2023......................2 - 5..............................26.57%............. ....................-22.55
04/01/2023......................4 - 8..............................33.33%............. ....................-21.50

TOTALS......................92-100 - 2..........................47.91%............ ......................- 45.10

 

[CNOTES]

Completed Picks​

Date	League	Game	Score	Pick	Outcome
Apr 21, 2023	MLB	NY Mets San Francisco	7 0	NYM +103	Win
Apr 20, 2023	MLB	Minnesota Boston	5 11	Over 9.0	Win
Apr 19, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	93 103	MEM -1.0	Win
Apr 18, 2023	NBA	Atlanta Boston	106 119	BOS -10.0	Win
Apr 17, 2023	MLB	LA Angels Boston	5 4	Under 8.5	Loss
Apr 16, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	128 112	Over 228.0	Win
Apr 15, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	2 5	TOR -113	Win
Apr 14, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	3 6	TOR +115	Win
Apr 13, 2023	MLB	Milwaukee San Diego	4 3	Under 9.0	Win