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[CNOTES]

Preview: Royals (34-23) at Cardinals (39-21)
Game: 2
Venue: Busch Stadium
Date: June 13, 2015 4:10 PM EDT

Tyler Lyons faltered in his first opportunity to help bring stability to the St. Louis Cardinals' pitching staff after ace Adam Wainwright suffered a season-ending injury.


Lance Lynn's trip to the disabled list presents another quandary for the rotation, but Lyons can help soften the blow as he takes the mound Saturday against the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium.


Wainwright suffered a torn left Achilles attempting to run out a pop-up against Milwaukee on April 25. Cardinals starters have been able to overcome that injury and lead the majors with a 2.99 ERA, helped by Lynn's 1.93 mark over his last three starts


Lynn, however, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a forearm strain, leading to Lyons being recalled for his second stint with the MLB-best Cardinals (40-21).


Lyons had no record with a 5.54 ERA in three starts from May 5-16 when called up to take Wainwright's spot in the rotation. He struck out 17 in 13 innings, but opponents hit .321 off him and he reached the five-inning mark just once.


"He knew exactly what he needed to work on (when he was demoted)," manager Mike Matheny said. "Consistency is what separates guys that stick around here from guys who keep bouncing back and forth."


The left-hander hopes to make a good enough impression to hold a spot on the staff this time after going 3-1 with a 2.36 ERA in four starts at Triple-A Memphis.


"Tyler has been throwing extremely well (in the minors)," Matheny said. "We believe he's going to be able to translate that here."


Lyons has made 15 starts over the last three seasons for the Cardinals, his best coming May 28, 2013, when he gave up one run and two hits in seven innings of a 4-1 win over Kansas City in his second major league appearance.


Jeremy Guthrie made his most recent start against the Cardinals two days later, and he'll be on the mound in this contest seeking a third straight solid outing.


His 5.17 ERA over his last six starts doesn't tell the story of how well he's actually pitched in that stretch. Guthrie (4-3, 5.82 ERA) has allowed two runs or fewer in five of those outings and the lone blemish came when he allowed 11 runs and nine hits - four homers - in one-plus inning of a 14-1 loss to the New York Yankees on May 25.


The right-hander has allowed three runs and five hits over 12 innings in two starts since. He gave up one hit through six in a 4-3 win over Texas on Sunday before being removed after allowing back-to-back singles with one out in the seventh, when the Royals' bullpen blew a 3-0 lead.


Guthrie is 0-1 while allowing two runs in six innings of both of his career starts against the Cardinals, who snapped Kansas City's four-game winning streak with a 4-0 win in Friday's series opener.


Jaime Garcia gave up four hits in eight innings to cool off the Royals (34-24). Jon Jay had an RBI triple after going 2 for 24 in his first nine games this month.


"He works hard in (batting practice) and in the cages trying to get back on track, and it's good to see him have some success," said Randal Grichuk, who scored on Jay's sacrifice fly in the eighth.


Mike Moustakas went 2 for 4 and is batting .345 during a seven-game hitting streak for Kansas City, which had won three straight at Busch Stadium.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Royals at Cardinals
Fri, Jun 12 Final 0 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Royals at Cardinals
Sat, Jun 13 - 4:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Royals at Cardinals
Sun, Jun 14 - 2:15PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: White Sox (28-30) at Rays (32-29)
Game: 2
Venue: Tropicana Field
Date: June 13, 2015 4:10 PM EDT

Chris Archer was recently named AL player of the week. At the rate he's going, there could be some far more prestigious awards in his near future.


In the midst of a historic stretch, Archer seeks a fifth straight win Saturday against the Chicago White Sox.


Archer was handed his player of the week honor Monday, a decision that couldn't have been too difficult after he went 2-0 with a 0.60 ERA in two starts. The right-hander matched a club record with 15 strikeouts over eight innings in a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on June 2 and fanned 11 more over seven in Sunday's 3-1 victory at Seattle.


He is the first pitcher in the modern era to reach double-digit strikeouts without a walk in three consecutive starts. His 38 strikeouts in that span are the most in a three-start stretch without a walk.


"It's cool, man. It shows you the power of your mind. The less you focus on things you can't control, a lot of times the better the outcome is," Archer said.


"When I'm out there I'm not thinking about strikeouts even when I 'need' a strikeout. I'm just trying to execute every pitch and if you do that and simplify it to that, you start to do great things."


Archer (7-4, 1.84 ERA) is second in the AL in ERA and strikeouts (108), tied for second in opponent batting average (.196) and tied for the lead in WHIP (0.95). He's 4-0 with a 1.09 ERA in his past six starts, striking out 58 and walking six.


"I guess he's putting himself in his own class now," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Very impressive. He just keeps giving us opportunities to win over and over."


Archer allowed two hits over 6 1-3 scoreless innings in a 3-1 victory over the White Sox his most recent matchup on Sept. 20.


Tampa Bay (33-29) scored its most runs this month in Friday's series-opening 7-5 victory. Joey Butler paced the 14-hit attack with three hits and two RBIs to help the Rays win for only the second time in nine home games.


Butler has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 contests, going 21 for 52 (.404), and leads all rookies with a .342 average.


"I'm getting more and more confident," he said. "It's definitely the best opportunity I've had, just playing every day, always being in the lineup. And that helps."


Chicago (28-31) had a three-game win streak snapped despite Jose Abreu homering and driving in two runs for the third consecutive game. He's 12 for 30 with four home runs and 15 RBIs in eight games against the Rays.


There seems to be nowhere to go but up for Jeff Samardzija (4-4, 4.93), who has allowed 15 runs and 22 hits over 12 1-3 innings in his last two starts - both losses. The right-hander failed to hold a 4-1 lead Sunday against Detroit, giving up a pair of homers and allowing six runs and 10 hits over 7 1-3 innings of a 6-4 defeat.


Samardzija pitched seven strong innings in his only career start against the Rays while with Oakland on Aug. 4 but left without a decision.


Bench coach Mark Parent is managing the White Sox this weekend in the absence of Robin Ventura, who is attending his daughter's college graduation.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
White Sox at Rays
Fri, Jun 12 Final 5 to 7
Boxscores


GAME 2
White Sox at Rays
Sat, Jun 13 - 4:10PM EDT


GAME 3
White Sox at Rays
Sun, Jun 14 - 1:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Yankees (33-26) at Orioles (29-30)
Game: 2
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Date: June 13, 2015 7:15 PM EDT

The Baltimore Orioles are surging, while the New York Yankees' last two games have them looking vulnerable despite the seven-game winning streak that preceded those contests.


The Orioles try for their sixth straight win and eighth in nine games Saturday night when they host the Yankees, losers of two in a row.


Chris Davis homered and drove in four runs as Baltimore (30-30) pounded Michael Pineda and beat New York 11-3 on Friday. Jimmy Paredes had three singles and two RBIs for the Orioles, who have reached .500 for the first time since May 5 with their longest winning streak of the season.


They've scored 30 runs in the five consecutive victories.


"We're definitely swinging the bats well now. I think it's big for us to go up there and continue to have great at_bats, not just go up there hacking but really have an approach, have a plan and stick to it and I think that's going to pay off throughout the course of the season," Davis said.


Bud Norris (2-4, 8.63 ERA) might need plenty of runs, although the right-hander turned in his best start of a rough season Sunday, giving up one run in five innings of a 7-3 victory at Cleveland.


Norris, finally shaking off a bout of bronchitis that caused him to miss a month and lose 15 pounds, is 4-1 with a 4.02 ERA in six career starts against New York. He lost 6-2 at Yankee Stadium in his most recent matchup May 10, allowing four runs in 3 1-3 innings.


'I know I'm a good pitcher and I know I can do this for a long time,' Norris said after beating the Indians. 'I want to get back out there and help my team win.'


The Orioles also took advantage of two more errors by New York on Friday, scoring four unearned runs. The first-place Yankees' 45 errors are in the top 10 in the major leagues.


"It wasn't pretty; it wasn't pretty to watch, it wasn't real pretty to be a part of, so hopefully we got it all out of our system and we'll play a much cleaner game tomorrow," outfielder Brett Gardner said.


New York (33-27) blew a two-run lead in the eighth in a 5-4, 11-inning defeat to Washington on Wednesday - a day in which closer Andrew Miller headed to the disabled list - before the lopsided loss Friday.


CC Sabathia (3-7, 5.25) will try to get the Yankees back on track with a third straight solid start, as he's given up four runs over 11 2-3 innings in the past two. The left-hander pitched six innings of two-run ball Sunday before being ejected for questioning balls and strikes in a 6-2 home win over the Los Angeles Angels.


Sabathia has lost his last two starts against the Orioles, the most recent a 4-3 defeat at Camden Yards on April 14 in which he gave up four runs in seven innings. He's 2-5 with a 5.13 ERA in his last nine overall starts in the series and 0-5 with a 5.48 mark in his past seven at Baltimore.


Adam Jones is batting .310 (18 for 58) with four homers, four doubles and a triple against Sabathia while Nolan Reimold is 9 for 27 with two doubles and a home run in the matchup. Davis, 6 for his last 12 overall, is 4 for 21 with 13 strikeouts off of Sabathia.


Mason Williams homered in his major league debut Friday for the Yankees, a two-run shot. Alex Rodriguez picked up his 1,999th career RBI with a single and is six hits shy of 3,000.


SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Yankees at Orioles
Fri, Jun 12 Final 3 to 11
Boxscores


GAME 2
Yankees at Orioles
Sat, Jun 13 - 7:15PM EDT


GAME 3
Yankees at Orioles
Sun, Jun 14 - 1:35PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Reds (27-32) at Cubs (32-26)
Game: 3
Venue: Wrigley Field
Date: June 13, 2015 7:15 PM EDT

Although losing shortstop Zack Cozart was a huge blow to the Cincinnati Reds, his recently called up replacement wasted little time in helping to win a game.


With a few other pieces returning to full strength, the Reds seek their sixth win in seven contests as they continue a four-game road series against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.


Cozart was lost for the season Wednesday to a right knee injury, further depleting a roster that's also missing outfielder Marlon Byrd (broken wrist) and catcher Devin Mesoraco, who has discontinued a minor-league rehab assignment in which he was playing left field to try putting less stress on his ailing left hip.


"We've had some tough, tough injuries," manager Bryan Price said. "We're just kind of putting our heads down and rolling."


The good news for the Reds (28-32) is that center fielder Billy Hamilton returned from a three-game absence due to a sore left hand, though he was 0 for 5 in Friday's 5-4 win in 10 innings, while second baseman and three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips came on as a pinch hitter after being day to day with a strained groin.


Hamilton leads the majors with 25 stolen bases in 29 attempts and Phillips is batting .306 with three homers and 25 RBIs.


Cincinnati got its biggest boost Friday from Eugenio Suarez, who drove in Todd Frazier with an unearned run in the 10th in his second game in place of Cozart.


"I tried to put the ball in play," Suarez said. "I hit a good slider he threw me and I hit it real good. I felt very, very excited because we won a really good game."


Frazier, who reached in the 10th on third baseman Kris Bryant's throwing error, hit his team-leading 18th homer and also drove in a run with a double.


"We made a couple of mistakes, but we kind of fought through them," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. "If we play that (type of) game often enough this year, we're definitely going to get ourselves into the playoffs."


Looking to help the Reds to their third victory in the last nine at Wrigley Field will be Mike Leake (3-4, 4.29 ERA), who is trying to win back-to-back starts for just the third time since a three-start win streak June 15-26.


The right-hander ended a five-start win drought by battling through six innings of a 6-4 home victory over Philadelphia on Monday. Leake allowed 10 hits but gave up just two earned runs and kept the ball in the yard for the second straight outing.


Leake has had success against the Cubs (32-27) with an 8-2 record and 3.19 ERA, but hasn't figured out Chris Coghlan and Anthony Rizzo. Coghlan is 9 for 11 against him with three doubles and two homers, while Rizzo has batted .400 (10 for 25) in the matchup.


Taking the hill for Chicago will be Kyle Hendricks (2-2, 3.96), whose last five starts have resulted in four Cubs victories. In his most recent outing Sunday, Hendricks allowed two earned runs in five innings of a 6-3 win at Washington.


Although Hendricks has been giving the Cubs enough to win, they'd like to see him go deeper into games. The right-hander hasn't made it out of the sixth in seven of 11 starts.


In his two career outings against the Reds, Hendricks has gone 1-0 with a 3.46 ERA and 11 strikeouts over 13 innings.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Reds at Cubs
Thu, Jun 11 Final 3 to 6
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Reds at Cubs
Fri, Jun 12 Final 5 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 3
Reds at Cubs
Sat, Jun 13 - 7:15PM EDT


GAME 4
Reds at Cubs
Sun, Jun 14 - 8:08PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Phillies (22-40) at Pirates (33-27)
Game: 2
Venue: PNC Park
Date: June 13, 2015 4:05 PM EDT

Looking to become the majors' first 10-game winner, Gerrit Cole's recent dominance coupled with a meeting against the Philadelphia Phillies should improve his chances.


Cole goes for his longest winning streak of the season Saturday when the Pittsburgh Pirates try to win a fifth straight home matchup with the Phillies.


Cole (9-2, 1.73 ERA) owns the lowest ERA in baseball and is tied with Seattle's Felix Hernandez and Bartolo Colon of the New York Mets for the most wins.


The right-hander has won four straight starts behind a 0.61 ERA and hasn't allowed an earned run in 14 consecutive innings over his last two outings.


He's also the first Pirates pitcher since Emil Yde in 1924-25 to reach 30 victories in 53 or fewer career starts. A win Saturday would make him the club's fastest to reach 31 since Al Mamaux in 1914-16.


Cole battled through a career-high 116 pitches in seven innings Sunday, striking out seven while walking three and plunking two in a 3-0 win at Atlanta.


"Players heighten their focus when they go up against him," manager Clint Hurdle told MLB's official website. "They scratch and claw and fight - and he was able to push them back every time. A very, very strong outing."


Cole has won his last two starts against Philadelphia with a 1.50 ERA after yielding two runs in seven innings of a 4-3 road win May 11. He may need to go at least that deep in this one after Pittsburgh (33-27) used six relievers over seven innings before Starling Marte's walkoff single in the 13th cinched Friday's 1-0 win over the Phillies (22-40).


"I slid into home and I was excited," said Chris Stewart, the Pirates' final available position player who reached via a one-out, pinch-hit single. "I couldn't wait to get out there with Marty and celebrate."


Marte has six hits in the last two games versus Philadelphia, increasing his career average against the rival 32 points to .365.


Josh Harrison is 8 for 18 (.444) in the past four games after getting four hits in Friday's opener of this three-game set. He's also pounded the Phillies, going 9 for 16 (.563) in four meetings this year to give him a career .321 average against them.


The Pirates' four straight home wins over the Phillies marks their longest such streak in the all-time series since taking five in a row from 2002-03.


Philadelphia, meanwhile, owns the worst record in baseball and has lost 14 of its past 17 games. The team has also dropped eight straight on the road for the first time since an 11-game slide from July 20-Aug. 11, 2013.


Pitching has been the biggest problem on the road with the staff compiling a 5.50 ERA - including 6.11 from the starting rotation - during the losing streak.


Sean O'Sullivan (1-4, 4.96) is right in the thick of those struggles, going 0-2 with a 6.17 ERA in his last four starts. The right-hander gave up three runs and seven hits in six innings while not figuring in the decision of a 6-4 win over San Francisco on Sunday.


O'Sullivan served up a three-run homer to Josh Harrison and left after the fifth of a 7-2 home loss in his only start against Pittsburgh on May 12.


Ben Revere went 1 for 6 on Friday, but he's still hitting .351 (13 for 37) over the past nine games. He's 5 for 9 versus Cole.


SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Phillies at Pirates
Fri, Jun 12 Final 0 to 1
Boxscores


GAME 2
Phillies at Pirates
Sat, Jun 13 - 4:05PM EDT


GAME 3
Phillies at Pirates
Sun, Jun 14 - 1:35PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Diamondbacks (28-32) at Giants (34-28)
Game: 2
Venue: AT&T Park
Date: June 13, 2015 7:15 PM EDT

Struggling to consistently produce at the plate during their longest home skid in seven seasons, the San Francisco Giants might catch a break Saturday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks.


At least from the start, they won't have to see Josh Collmenter, who has dominated them as a starter at AT&T Park.


San Francisco (34-28) won six straight and 15 of 18 at home prior to batting .214 and totaling 14 runs while dropping six in a row there for the first time since a seven-game slide in May 2008. The Giants didn't get their first of two hits until the seventh inning of Friday's 1-0 defeat.


It also doesn't help that they officially put Hunter Pence (wrist) on the disabled list in a move that is retroactive to June 3.


'I try to remain hopeful,' manager Bruce Bochy said of Pence, batting .282 with two homers and 13 RBIs in 18 games since opening the season on the DL with a broken forearm.


"Right now he hasn't been doing anything.'


San Francisco also is minus fellow outfielder Gregor Blanco, who is on the seven-day concussion list.


The Giants should at least feel confident they won't start off against Collmenter, who has allowed one run and nine hits over 20 innings to go 2-0 in three starts at San Francisco. The right-hander tossed a four-hitter during a 9-0 rout there April 17, but the Diamondbacks (28-32) announced following Friday's game that he won't make this originally scheduled start and would be sent to the bullpen after going 0-3 with a 7.76 ERA in his last six starts.


Allen Webster has been called up from Triple-A Reno to make his Arizona debut. Acquired from Boston in the December deal that sent Wade Miley to the Red Sox, Webster is 6-5 with a 6.22 ERA in 18 career starts that came over the past two seasons.


The right-hander was 1-2 with a 9.00 ERA in five starts this season for Reno.


This will be his first outing against the Giants and Buster Posey, who ended Chase Anderson's no-hit bid Friday with a sharp comebacker off the right-hander's calf.


'I was kind of looking for it. I looked over and it looked too far away - he's going to beat that out,' Anderson said. 'I wish it would have went to somebody.'


Ryan Vogelsong (4-4, 4.52 ERA) went 4-0 with a 1.14 ERA in five May starts but is 0-2 with a 5.68 ERA in June. He allowed five runs in 6 2-3 innings of a 6-4 loss at Philadelphia on Sunday.


In his other start against the Diamondbacks this season, Vogelsong yielded three-run homers to David Peralta and Jake Lamb, plus one other run and walked four in 4 2-3 innings of a 7-6 road defeat April 7. The right-hander is 0-3 with a 4.37 ERA in his last eight home starts versus Arizona. The Giants failed to score in the two most recent from 2014.


This is a very favorable matchup for Aaron Hill, who is 15 for 33 with two homers and four doubles against Vogelsong.


Paul Goldschmidt is 7 for his last 21 with four doubles against Vogelsong.


Among the major league leaders in batting (.352), RBIs (49), on-base percentage (.472) and slugging percentage (.662), Goldschmidt is 6 for 9 in the last two games and hitting .360 in his last seven versus San Francisco.


Ender Inciarte, who had an RBI single in the second inning Friday, is batting .324 in his last eight games. He's 2 for 15 against Vogelsong.


Posey is batting .355 during a seven-game hitting streak.


SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Diamondbacks at Giants
Fri, Jun 12 Final 1 to 0
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Diamondbacks at Giants
Sat, Jun 13 - 7:15PM EDT


GAME 3
Diamondbacks at Giants
Sun, Jun 14 - 4:05PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Dodgers (36-25) at Padres (31-32)
Game: 2
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: June 13, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reason to believe their success against the rivals from down the coast will continue after winning another meeting in the series opener.


While Zack Greinke looks to remain undefeated against the San Diego Padres, Ian Kennedy will try to snap a seven-game losing streak versus the Dodgers on Saturday night at Petco Park.


Trailing by a run heading into the eighth inning, Los Angeles got RBIs singles from Justin Turner and Alex Guerrero en route to Friday's 4-3 win. Turner, Andre Ethier and A.J. Ellis had two hits apiece.


'It was a lot of back and forth, a lot of big hits by us and them,' starter Clayton Kershaw said. 'It was a good win for us.'


Former Padre Adrian Gonzalez, ejected for arguing balls and strikes in the seventh inning, is 16 for 37 with six home runs in the season series, while Ethier has gone 10 for 25.


The Dodgers (36-25), winners of won four in a row overall, are looking for their eighth victory in 11 meetings with the Padres.


Greinke allowed a season-high 10 hits and struck out a season-low two while giving up five earned runs for only the second time in 59 starts June 2, when he didn't get a decision in a 9-8 win at Coors Field.


The right-hander returned to form when he gave up one run with eight strikeouts over 6 2-3 innings Sunday, but the bullpen failed to hold his one-run lead in a 4-2 home loss to St. Louis.


Greinke (5-1, 1.92 ERA) has limited opponents to one run in six of his last seven starts but hasn't gotten much offensive help, getting two or fewer runs in five of six and going winless in that span.


He's 5-0 with a 1.53 ERA in 10 career starts against San Diego and has gone 1-0 with a 0.87 ERA in three matchups this season. He gave up four hits over seven innings of a 3-0 win in his only outing at Petco on April 24.


Yonder Alonso (1 for 11), Yangervis Solarte (1 for 9), Melvin Upton Jr. (4 for 27), Alexi Amarista (2 for 13) and Will Venable (4 for 21) have struggled against Greinke. Justin Upton has had the most success in the matchup, going 9 for 23 with a home run.


Derek Norris hit a two-run home run and Clint Barmes added a solo shot Friday for the Padres (31-32), who are trying to avoid their fourth loss in five games.


After posting a 9.31 ERA while dropping four straight May starts, Kennedy (3-5, 6.48) has pitched somewhat better in his last two outings. He allowed two runs over six innings of a 7-2 home win over the Mets on June 2 before giving up three runs over five in Monday's 5-3, 11-inning road win over Atlanta.


The right-hander, however, is 0-7 with a 5.48 ERA in his last 11 starts against Los Angeles.


Kennedy surrendered eight runs over 4 1-3 innings in an 11-8 home defeat to the Dodgers on April 25 and yielded two runs over six in a 2-0 loss at Dodger Stadium on May 23. Ethier, Gonzalez and Howie Kendrick homered off Kennedy in the first contest and Joc Pederson took him deep in the last meeting.


Turner is 7 for 14 off of Kennedy and Ethier is 14 for 39 (.359) with three home runs. Ellis is 3 for 22 and Yasiel Puig 3 for 21 in their matchups.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Dodgers at Padres
Fri, Jun 12 Final 4 to 3
Boxscores


GAME 2
Dodgers at Padres
Sat, Jun 13 - 10:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Dodgers at Padres
Sun, Jun 14 - 4:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Athletics (25-38) at Angels (31-30)
Game: 2
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date: June 13, 2015 10:05 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Angels' recent proficiency in the late innings has helped them get back on track following a rough stretch.


After a second straight come-from-behind victory, the Angels seek a fourth win in five tries when they continue their home series with the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night.


Los Angeles (31-30) snapped a season-high five-game losing streak by beating Tampa Bay 8-2 on Tuesday, pulling away further with a three-run eighth inning.


The Angels scored three in the seventh and two in the ninth to beat the Rays 6-2 on Thursday, then Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun hit the tying and go-ahead solo homers in the eighth Friday to give them a 5-4 victory.


Los Angeles ranks fifth in the major leagues with 87 runs scored in the seventh inning or later.


'I think we've got a really good squad here with a bunch of scrappy baseball players,' Calhoun said. "We never feel like we're out of a game.'


Trout's 18th homer tied him with Seattle's Nelson Cruz for the AL lead. He has four while batting .440 during a six-game hitting streak and is 7 for 9 with two homers and two doubles in his last three against Oakland (25-38).


The A's are tied for second in baseball with 99 runs scored following the sixth inning after Josh Reddick's two-run homer in the seventh gave Oakland a one-run lead. Brett Lawrie and Josh Phegley also homered in the club's fourth loss in six games.


Oakland looks to bounce back against C.J. Wilson, who continues to struggle after a solid start.


Wilson (3-5, 3.92 ERA) had a 2.63 ERA through seven outings, but he's 1-3 with a 6.00 mark in his last five. He gave up five runs in six innings of a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay on June 2 before allowing six runs and seven hits - three homers - in seven innings of Sunday's 6-2 loss to the New York Yankees.


The left-hander had allowed five homers in his previous 71 innings.


Wilson went 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA in his previous six starts against the A's before giving up six runs and walking four in two-thirds of an inning of an 8-4 loss in his last matchup Sept. 22.


Kendall Graveman has taken the opposite path of Wilson, struggling in his first stint with Oakland before a demotion that has seemed to motivate him.


Graveman (3-2, 4.83) went 1-2 with an 8.27 ERA in his first four starts, getting sent to the minors one day after giving up six runs in 4 2-3 innings of a 9-3 loss to Houston on April 25. He was recalled May 23 and has gone 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA in four outings.


The right-hander had the best start of his career Sunday, allowing one run in seven-plus innings before the bullpen squandered the lead in a 7-4 loss to Boston.


Graveman was removed after allowing a leadoff homer in the eighth.


"Since he's been back, he's pitched great and probably no better than (Sunday)," manager Bob Melvin said.


One of Graveman's rough starts in his first stint came against the Angels, as he allowed three runs - two earned - and walked three in three-plus innings of a 6-3 loss April 20.


Graveman might have to face an Angels lineup that includes David Freese, who has missed four straight games with tightness in his right hamstring. Manager Mike Scioscia said Freese was available to pinch-hit Friday.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Athletics at Angels
Fri, Jun 12 Final 4 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Athletics at Angels
Sat, Jun 13 - 10:05PM EDT


GAME 3
Athletics at Angels
Sun, Jun 14 - 3:35PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Diamond Trends - Saturday


June 13, 2015




SU TREND OF THE DAY:


-- The Pirates are 14-0 SU since May 22, 2014 at home after a win in which they used 5+ pitchers.




PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:


-- When Clay Buchholz starts the Red Sox are 10-0 since June 16, 2011 in June for a net profit of $1043.


MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:


-- The Blue Jays are 11-2 since 2008 facing an AL team following a win where they trailed by at least four runs, but were not down more than four after five innings.


CHOICE TREND:


-- The Red Sox are 12-0 SU since Sep 02, 2014 when they are off a loss in which they scored first.


ACTIVE TRENDS:


-- The Reds are 0-11 SU since Apr 07, 2014 on the road after a win in which they had more strikeouts than hits.

 

[CNOTES]

LEADING OFF: Verlander, Latos return to mound; Altuve ailing


June 13, 2015


A look at what's happening all around the major leagues today:






WELCOME BACK


Tigers star right-hander Justin Verlander, sidelined since the beginning of the season with a right triceps strain, is scheduled to make his 2015 debut against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit. Verlander was the AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner in 2011.


FINGERS CROSSED


The Houston Astros hope for good news on All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve, who left Friday night's game against Seattle with discomfort in his right hamstring.


NEED YOU NOW


Marlins right-hander Mat Latos, sidelined since May 21 with left knee inflammation, is scheduled to start against Rockies right-hander David Hale. Latos is 1-4 with a 6.12 ERA, and the Marlins' injury-plagued rotation is a combined 17-23. Jarred Cosart, Henderson Alvarez and ace Jose Fernandez are all expected to return from injuries in the next month. ''We've got to get the pitching right, myself included,'' Latos said. ''We have guys who can do it.''


PERFECT 10


Pittsburgh Pirates ace Gerrit Cole (9-2, 1.73 ERA) tries to become the first 10-game winner in the majors when he faces Sean O'Sullivan (1-4, 4.96) and the Philadelphia Phillies.


CC 212


Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia goes up against the Baltimore Orioles looking for his 212th career win, which would be good for sole possession of 23rd place among lefties. Sabathia (3-7, 5.25 ERA) is 18-7 lifetime against the Orioles, who will start right-hander Bud Norris.


STRIKEOUT MACHINE


Rays right-hander Chris Archer, set to pitch against the Chicago White Sox, is coming off a three-start stretch in which he struck out 38 and walked none. He was 2-0 with a 0.39 ERA during the run. Archer (7-4) will face right-hander Jeff Samardzija (4-4).

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, June 13


National League
Reds @ Cubs
Leake is 1-3, 8.04 in his last five starts, all of which went over.

Hendricks is 2-1, 2.96 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Cincinnati lost eight of last ten games with the Cubs. Reds won five of last six games overall; ten of their last 12 games went over. Cubs won four of their last six games.

Phillies @ Pirates
O'Sullivan is 0-2, 6.17 in his last four starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Cole is 4-0, 1.53 in his last four starts; under is 6-0-1 in his last seven.

Phillies lost eight of last 11 games with Pittsburgh, lost seven of last eight games overall- eight of their last ten went over the total. Pirates won seven of last ten games; last five stayed under.

Braves @ Mets
Miller is 2-1, 1.64 in his last seven starts; his last three went over.

deGrom is 4-0, 1.49 in his last five starts, four of which went over.

Atlanta lost its last five games with the Mets; seven of last eight series games went over. Braves lost seven of last ten games- eight of the ten went over the total. Mets lost six of last ten; four of last five went over.

Rockies @ Marlins
Hale is 2-0, 4.58 in his last three starts; three of his four starts went over. Rockies scored 24 runs in his last thee starts.

Latos was 0-1, 7.05 in his last three starts before going on DL (knee); his last start was May 21.

Colorado lost five of last six games in Miami; four of last five series games stayed under. Rockies lost last three games, scoring three runs; five of last six games stayed under. Marlins lost four of last seven but won last two; under is 8-3-1 in their last twelve games.

Nationals @ Brewers
Ross allowed three runs in five IP (91 PT) in his first MLB start.

Nelson is 1-2, 5.16 in his last four starts.

Washington lost eight of its last ten games; four of its last five went over the total. Nationals lost four of last six games with Milwaukee; five of last six went over total. Brewers won six of last eight games; five of their last seven games stayed under.

Dodgers @ Padres
Greinke is 0-0, 2.73 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Kennedy is 1-4, 7.42 in his last six starts; eight of his last nine went over.

Dodgers won eight of last 11 games with San Diego; three of last five series games stayed under. LA won five of its last six games; three of its last four went over total. Padres lost three of last four; over is 9-2 in their last 11.

Diamondbacks @ Giants
Webster is 6-5, 6.55 in 18 MLB starts with Boston last two years; this is his first '15 start- he was 1-2, 9.00 in five AAA starts this year.

Vogelsong is 0-2, 6.39 in his last two starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Arizona won four of last five games with Giants; they lost four of last five games overall, three of rhose five went over. SF won four of their last seven games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine. Giants lost their last six home games.

American League
Indians @ Tigers
Carrasco is 3-1, 3.25 in his last four starts; seven of his last nine went over.

Verlander is making first start since October 3; he is 2-0, 2.21 in his last three starts- four of his last five went over.

Detroit won ten of last 11 games with Cleveland; nine of those 11 got over the total. Indians lost four of last five games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten. Tigers won four of last five- three of those five went over.

Bronx @ Orioles
Sabathia is 3-2, 5.29 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.

Norris is 1-2, 4.70 in his last three starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight.

Bronx won three of last five games with Baltimore; over is 7-2-2 in last eleven series games. Bronx won seven of last nine games overall. Orioles won last five games, allowing 13 runs; six of their last nine stayed under.

Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Dickey is 0-1, 4.86 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.

Buchholz is 1-2, 2.55 in his last five starts, four of which stayed under.

Blue Jays won last their nine games, scoring 70 runs; over is 4-1-1 in their last six. Toronto won three of last four gaes with Boston; under is 3-1-1 in last five. Red Sox lost last four games, allowing 24 runs in last three

White Sox @ Rays
Samardzija is 0-2, 7.45 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Archer is 4-0, 1.05 in his last five starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six.

Chicago won four of last six games with Tampa Bay; over is 4-1-1 in the six games. White Sox won three of last four games, allowing 11 runs; three of their last four games stayed under. Rays won seven of last ten games; three of their last four went over the total.

Twins @ Rangers
Pelfrey is 2-1, 0.96 in his last four starts, all of which stayed under.

Lewis is 1-0, 3.21 in his last to starts; seven of his last eight went over.

Minnesota lost five of last six games with Texas; under is 8-2-1 in last eleven series games. Twins lost six of last seven games; four of last six went under total. Rangers lost three of last five; six of last eight stayed under total.

Mariners @ Astros
Montgomery is 0-1, 2.07 in his first two MLB starts; Seattle scored four runs in the two games.

McHugh is 1-1, 4.85 in his last four starts; his last three went over.

Seattle lost nine of last ten games with Houston; eight of last 11 got over total. Mariners are 3-10 in last 13 games; seven of their last nine went under total. Houston lost seven of last eight games; six of last nine stayed under. 2B Altuve is out for Astros (hamstring).

A's @ Angels
Graveman is 2-0, 2.55 in his last four starts; four of his last six went over.

Wilson is 1-3, 5.76 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Oakland lost seven of last ten games with the Angels; eight of last nine series games went over. A's lost their last four road games; their bullpen is useless. Angels lost six of last nine games; six of their last eight went over.

Interleague
Royals @ Cardinals
Guthrie is 0-0, 2.25 in his last two starts, after allowing 11 runs in 1+ innings three starts ago.

Lyons is 0-0, 6.92 in his three starts (under 2-1).

Royals won six of last nine games with St Louis; under is 4-0-1 in last five in series. KC won four of its last five games, allowing ten runs; under is 9-1-1 in last eleven games. Redbirds won seven of last ten games; six of last seven stayed under.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Cin-Chi-- Leake 4-8; Hendricks 6-5
Phil-Pitt-- O'Sullivan 3-5; Cole 9-3
Atl-NY-- Miller 8-4; deGrom 8-4
Col-Mia-- Hale 2-1; Latos 3-6
Wsh-Mil-- Ross 0-1; Nelson 4-8
LA-SD-- Greinke 8-4; Kennedy 4-6
Az-SF-- Webster 0-0; Vogelsong 6-4

Clev-Det-- Carrasco 7-5; Verlander 0-0
NY-Balt-- Sabathia 5-7; Norris 3-4
Tor-Bos-- Dickey 5-7; Buchholz 4-8
Chi-TB-- Samardzija 6-6; Archer 8-5
Min-Tex-- Pelfrey 8-3; Lewis 5-7
Sea-Hst-- Montgomery 0-2; McHugh 8-4
A's-LA-- Graveman 5-3; Wilson 5-7

KC-StL-- Guthrie 7-4; Lyons 1-2

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Cin-Chi-- Leake 3-12; Hendricks 1-11
Phil-Pitt-- O'Sullivan 4-8; Cole 4-12
Atl-NY-- Miller 1-12; deGrom 4-12
Col-Mia-- Hale 1-3; Latos 3-9
Wsh-Mil-- Ross 0-1; Nelson 6-12
LA-SD-- Greinke 4-12; Kennedy 5-10
Az-SF-- Webster 0-0; Vogelsong 1-10

Clev-Det-- Carrasco 5-12; Verlander 0-0
NY-Balt-- Sabathia 4-12; Norris 1-7
Tor-Bos-- Dickey 3-12; Buchholz 4-12
Chi-TB-- Samardzija 6-12; Archer 3-13
Min-Tex-- Pelfrey 1-11; Lewis 2-12
Sea-Hst-- Montgomery 1-2; McHugh 3-12
A's-LA-- Graveman 3-8; Wilson 2-12

KC-StL-- Guthrie 3-11; Lyons 2-3

Umpires
Phil-Pitt-- Over is 7-1-2 in last ten Nelson games.
Atl-NY-- Underdogs won three of last four Wolcott games.
Wsh-Mil-- Oer is 6-3-1 in Timmons games this season.
Col-Mia-- Last four Schrieber games stayed under.
Az-SF-- Underdogs won six of last nine Gorman games.
Cin-Chi-- Three of last four Bellino games went over.
LA-SD-- Last three Wolf games stayed under total.

Tor-Bos-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven O'Nora games.
Min-Tor-- Underdogs won eight of last ten Davidson games.
Cle-Det-- Five of last six Drake games stayed under total.
Sea-Hst-- Nine of last ten Demuth games went over.
Chi-TB-- Nine of 12 Scott games went over the total.
NY-Balt-- Over is 4-2-2 in last eight Meals games; dogs are 4-3 in last seven.
A's-LA-- Last three Conroy games went over the total.

KC-Stl-- Over is 4-2-1 in last seven Little games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Saturday, June 13

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Trend Report
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1:35 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Boston's last 21 games at home
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

4:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Minnesota

4:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

4:08 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
Cleveland is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

4:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

4:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TAMPA BAY
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Tampa Bay is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home

4:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games

4:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 22 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Washington

4:10 PM
COLORADO vs. MIAMI
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Colorado is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Miami's last 19 games

4:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Seattle's last 14 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston's last 14 games when playing at home against Seattle

7:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games

7:15 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games

10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games

10:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of LA Dodgers's last 18 games when playing on the road against San Diego
LA Dodgers are 3-7-1 SU in their last 11 games ,on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Diego's last 18 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, June 13


Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh

Game 901-902
June 13, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(O'Sullivan) 14.583
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 17.368
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-270
7
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-270); Under

Atlanta @ NY Mets

Game 903-904
June 13, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Miller) 14.035
NY Mets
(deGrom) 16.537
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-160
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-160); Under

Washington @ Milwaukee

Game 905-906
June 13, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Ross) 17.368
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 12.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+105); Over

Colorado @ Miami

Game 907-908
June 13, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Hale) 14.607
Miami
(Latos) 13.516
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+130); Over

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 909-910
June 13, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Webster) 13.437
San Francisco
(Vogelsong) 15.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-155); Under

Cincinnati @ Chicago Cubs

Game 911-912
June 13, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Leake) 13.861
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 17.483
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-150
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-150); N/A

LA Dodgers @ San Diego

Game 913-914
June 13, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 15.787
San Diego
(Kennedy) 16.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-165
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+145); Over

Toronto @ Boston

Game 915-916
June 13, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Dickey) 17.567
Boston
(Buchholz) 16.616
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+130); Over

Minnesota @ Texas

Game 917-918
June 13, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Pelfrey) 16.889
Texas
(Lewis) 15.917
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+105); Over

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 919-920
June 13, 2015 @ 4:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 16.060
Detroit
(Verlander) 14.572
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-110); Over

Seattle @ Houston

Game 921-922
June 13, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Montgomery) 13.088
Houston
(McHugh) 14.474
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-145); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Tampa Bay

Game 923-924
June 13, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Samardzija) 13.231
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 15.963
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-180
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-180); Under

NY Yankees @ Baltimore

Game 925-926
June 13, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 15.253
Baltimore
(Norris) 16.966
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-110); Under

Oakland @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
June 13, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Graveman) 13.638
LA Angels
(Wilson) 17.022
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-145); Under

Kansas City @ St. Louis

Game 929-930
June 13, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Guthrie) 17.237
St. Louis
(Lyons) 15.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
N/A

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 13

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PHILADELPHIA (22 - 40) at PITTSBURGH (33 - 27) - 4:05 PM
SEAN O'SULLIVAN (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-24 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-24 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 120-168 (-43.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 218-173 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 120-74 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 41-22 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 138-95 (+42.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 216-172 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 57-33 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 123-73 (+34.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLE is 12-1 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 355-380 (+49.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)



SEAN O'SULLIVAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
O'SULLIVAN is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)



GERRIT COLE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COLE is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.096.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)




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ATLANTA (29 - 32) at NY METS (33 - 29) - 4:10 PM
SHELBY MILLER (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 108-115 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 106-114 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 85-94 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 10-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
NY METS are 23-10 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 60-49 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 14-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 23-10 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 16-4 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 64-43 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILLER is 14-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-2 (+3.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)



SHELBY MILLER vs. NY METS since 1997
MILLER is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)



JACOB DEGROM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DEGROM is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)




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WASHINGTON (31 - 30) at MILWAUKEE (24 - 38) - 4:10 PM
JOE ROSS (R) vs. JIMMY NELSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 17-35 (-15.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-26 (-9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-15 (-8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-38 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-20 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-40 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-38 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-32 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



JOE ROSS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.



JIMMY NELSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.




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COLORADO (27 - 33) at MIAMI (26 - 36) - 4:10 PM
DAVID HALE (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 151-270 (-63.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 35-75 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 35-75 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 67-97 (-27.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-50 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 15-34 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 74-96 (-31.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-31 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)



DAVID HALE vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.



MAT LATOS vs. COLORADO since 1997
LATOS is 5-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)




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ARIZONA (28 - 32) at SAN FRANCISCO (34 - 28) - 7:15 PM
ALLEN WEBSTER (R) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 92-130 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 92-130 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 70-97 (-24.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-56 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-72 (-29.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 134-107 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-35 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 134-107 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 94-72 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 41-29 (+16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-16 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-11 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-3 (+3.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)



ALLEN WEBSTER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.



RYAN VOGELSONG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
VOGELSONG is 3-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.495.
His team's record is 6-10 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-8. (-1.3 units)




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CINCINNATI (28 - 32) at CHICAGO CUBS (32 - 27) - 7:15 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 8-27 (-16.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 28-55 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LEAKE is 16-29 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 16-29 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-55 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HENDRICKS is 17-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 17-6 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 700-794 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 509-574 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 347-370 (+36.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1419-1580 (-278.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 760-738 (-165.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 360-346 (-89.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1362-1493 (-253.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 226-231 (-64.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1043-1176 (-212.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 693-696 (-159.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-2 (+2.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)



MIKE LEAKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LEAKE is 8-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 12-5 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (-0.6 units)



KYLE HENDRICKS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HENDRICKS is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)




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LA DODGERS (36 - 25) at SAN DIEGO (31 - 32) - 10:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 67-64 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 1-9 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 7-22 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 63-49 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GREINKE is 28-7 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 26-8 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 7-3 (+3.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)



ZACK GREINKE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GREINKE is 5-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.53 and a WHIP of 0.773.
His team's record is 8-2 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-1. (+6.8 units)



IAN KENNEDY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KENNEDY is 5-9 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.307.
His team's record is 8-11 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+2.7 units)




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TORONTO (32 - 30) at BOSTON (27 - 35) - 1:35 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BUCHHOLZ is 16-1 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 51-32 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
BOSTON is 27-35 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 602-544 (-81.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 49-63 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-23 (-13.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 25-31 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 19-25 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 26-36 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-68 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 15-25 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 5-15 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 5-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 11-23 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 2-8 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 (+1.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)



R.A. DICKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 5-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.262.
His team's record is 5-7 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.5 units)



CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 12-9 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 14-11 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-10. (+3.1 units)




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MINNESOTA (33 - 27) at TEXAS (32 - 29) - 4:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 32-29 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 33-28 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-27 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 22-17 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 15-5 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-27 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 49-48 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-27 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 50-58 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-11 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
PELFREY is 8-3 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 8-3 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 54-42 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 30-52 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 45-63 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 19-43 (-26.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.


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



MIKE PELFREY vs. TEXAS since 1997
PELFREY is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)



COLBY LEWIS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LEWIS is 0-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 7.53 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 1-6 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)




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CLEVELAND (28 - 32) at DETROIT (32 - 29) - 4:05 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 28-32 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-19 (-9.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 28-32 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-15 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 18-8 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 39-43 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-55 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 34-36 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 33-35 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 11-16 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-1 (+5.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)



CARLOS CARRASCO vs. DETROIT since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 8.44 and a WHIP of 2.358.
His team's record is 1-7 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-7. (-7.1 units)



JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 18-16 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 21-19 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-22. (-9.5 units)




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SEATTLE (27 - 34) at HOUSTON (35 - 27) - 4:10 PM
MIKE MONTGOMERY (L) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 27-34 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-33 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 7-14 (-8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 35-27 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 19-11 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 35-24 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MCHUGH is 12-4 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 60-50 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 12-5 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-1 (+7.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)



MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.



COLLIN MCHUGH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MCHUGH is 5-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.007.
His team's record is 5-2 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)




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CHI WHITE SOX (28 - 31) at TAMPA BAY (33 - 29) - 4:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-50 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-78 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 17-29 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 4-15 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 6-16 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 13-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 12-26 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 24-6 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 110-114 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 6-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 51-61 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 2-12 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 13-24 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 52-62 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 59-68 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-43 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 5-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)



JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



CHRIS ARCHER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ARCHER is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)




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NY YANKEES (33 - 27) at BALTIMORE (30 - 30) - 7:15 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 130-100 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-52 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 15-6 (+8.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
BALTIMORE is 73-46 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-29 (+13.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-46 (+22.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 116-88 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 89-60 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 70-58 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-48 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NORRIS is 23-14 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 15-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 61-55 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-4 (+0.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



C.C. SABATHIA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SABATHIA is 20-7 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.123.
His team's record is 24-9 (+10.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 17-14. (+2.4 units)



BUD NORRIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
NORRIS is 4-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)




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OAKLAND (25 - 38) at LA ANGELS (31 - 30) - 10:05 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 25-38 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 6-19 (-12.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 54-62 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-20 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 23-36 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 75-70 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 4-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 104-71 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 71-39 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WILSON is 11-0 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-3 (+1.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)



KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 2.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



C.J. WILSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WILSON is 10-5 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.248.
His team's record is 13-7 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+1.4 units)




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KANSAS CITY (34 - 24) at ST LOUIS (40 - 21) - 4:10 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. TYLER LYONS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 40-21 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 23-7 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 85-51 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-21 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-14 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 49-23 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-9 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-24 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 67-49 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 12-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 72-54 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 34-24 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-17 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 68-50 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 28-18 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 15-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 28-17 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 22-15 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)



JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GUTHRIE is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)



TYLER LYONS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LYONS is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Saturday, June 13


Pitcher change announced - Allen Webster, Arizona

San Francisco vs. Arizona on June 13 at 7:15 PM. Previous Starter: Josh Collmenter.


Verlander to make first start of the season vs. Tribe

Justin Verlander will make his first start of the season at home versus the Cleveland Indians Saturday.

The right-hander has been sidelined for the last two months with a tricep issue. Verlander has not been the dominant force we're used to seeing in the last few seasons, posting an even 33-33 record since 2012. From 2005 to 2012, the 32-year-old went 148-88.

Detroit is presently -103 on the moneyline for the tilt.


Petco Park becoming a boon for Over bettors

Petco Park was long known as a pitcher-friendly ballpark, but it's been a much different story in 2015.

The Over has gone 20-10 so far in San Diego Padres home games. It's an all-California matchup at Petco Saturday as Ian Kennedy and the Friars welcome Zack Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers to town.

Sportsbooks are currently offering the Padres in the +143 ballpark.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Seven catchers who caught Nolan Ryan's seven no-hitters.........

1) Jeff Torborg-- Wound up managing in major leagues for 11 years.

2) Art Kusnyer-- Played 139 games for four teams over six seasons.

3) Tom Egan-- Was in majors at age 18, lasted ten years as a backup.

4) Ellie Rodriguez-- Made two All-Star teams; was Royals' rep in '69.

5) Alan Ashby-- Is now a TV commentator for the Astros.

6) John Russell-- Hit 13 HR with 60 RBI at age 25; that was the high point.

7) Mike Stanley-- Hit 187 career HRs with a .270 batting average (15 years)

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind......

13) Blue Jays 13, Red Sox 10-- Toronto trailed this game 8-1; they scored nine runs in top of 7th, before they made an out. Devastating loss for Boston, which has a serious lack of pitching; this season is rapidly slipping away from them.

Blue Jays have now won nine games in a row.

12) Astros 10, Mariners 0-- Houston had lost seven in a row, but they scored eight runs in first inning off of Felix Hernandez, who didn't finish the inning. Houston lost 2B Altuve to a hamstring injury, which could prove costly if serious.

11) Bullpens at Wrigley Field will be moved to under the outfield bleachers next year, making foul territory down each foul line less cluttered. Attendance Friday was 40,016; now that the rightfield bleachers are finished, Wrigley's capacity has gone up.

10) There are only four players in the major leagues who currently have a consecutive games streak of 100+ games. Cal Ripken's streak will never be broken.

9) Mets are 22-11 vs NL East opponents, 11-18 vs everyone else; that adds up to first place in a very sluggish NL East.

8) Giancarlo Stanton struck out four times vs Colorado lefty Steve Rusin last week, but first time he faced him Thursday, he hit a 2-iron laser shot over the left field fence for a home run. Stanton has been crushing the ball since he left Denver.

7) Jerry Remy was saying on NESN last night how Boston playing 32 exhibition games is "way, way, way, way too many." He likes the current 162-game season. I'm really surprised the players' union hasn't complained about how long spring training is.

6) A golfer named Andery Pavlov hit six balls in the water on the first hole Friday and got a 17 on that hole. Supposedly, the guy is really a pro. I'm terrible at golf and I've never done that. Hope Mr Pavlov has another career to fall back on.

5) Patriots signed QB Matt Flynn to back up Jimmy Garoppolo for the first four weeks of the season, until Tom Brady gets back. Flynn will probably wind up getting lot of playing time in the exhibition games.

4) I'm a big fan of Arena Football; was a season ticket holder when they had a team here in Albany (1999 Arena Bowl champs!!!). CBS Sports Network shows games late at night now-- the coach of Las Vegas, Aaron Garcia, looks like a lot like the wrestler turned actor Dwayne Johnson-- The Rock.

3) Las Vegas' QB played college football at Columbia, which seems a little odd, but not as odd as TV guys saying Vegas didn't have a backup QB dressed for their game up in Spokane Friday night. How does a football team play with one quarterback?

2) My A's are a depressing 4-17 in one-run games; their defense has improved the last couple of weeks, the bullpen has not. Bad relief pitching has torched this season.

1) If your brother worked in the US State Department, it would be against the law to give his wife a pair of shoes as a gift-- thats how strict some laws are, as far as giving gifts to federal officials. Somehow, I'm guessing politicians have minions whose only job is to find ways around these laws. Just a guess.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, June 13


Chicago @ Tampa Bay

Game 9-10
June 13, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
13.903
Tampa Bay
11.049
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+105); Under




NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 13

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CHICAGO (62-34-0-7, 131 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (64-34-0-8, 136 pts.) - 6/13/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 66-59 ATS (-26.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 18-21 ATS (-18.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 16-19 ATS (-16.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-3 ATS (+9.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-24 ATS (+2.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 189-198 ATS (+471.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 39-20 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-3 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-3-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)

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NHL
Short Sheet

Saturday, June 13


Stanley Cup Finals - Best of 7 - Game 5 - Series Tied 2-2

Chicago at Tampa Bay, 8:05 PM
Tampa Bay: 27-8 against the money line (+17.5 Units) when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
Tampa Bay: 30-11 against the money line (+17.5 Units) after a game where they failed to cover the spread

Chicago: 18-21 against the money line (-15.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest




NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, June 13


Chicago survived Lightning's 9-2 edge in shots in first period of Game 4, got game-winner with 13:38 to even series where visitor has won two of four games. Lightning outhit Chicago 154-110 in first four games, but Chicago had 112-67 edge on faceoffs last three games. Chicago won four of last six games overall, with three of four in this round staying under. Lightning lost three of last four home games, scoring nine goals. Tampa Bay won eight of last 11 games with Chicago. Blackhawks are 3-2 in last five road games. Six of last eight series games stayed under. Lightning is 1-11 on power play in series, Chicago is 2-11.

2015 NHL playoffs
Chicago vs Tampa Bay
Chi 2-1, +$119, U9
TB 4-3, -$135, O5
TB 3-2, +$149, U5.5
Chi 2-1, -$179, U5.5




NHL

Saturday, June 13

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago's last 15 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Chicago is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 15 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Saturday, June 13

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Game of the Day: Blackhawks at Lightning
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Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning (-123, 5.5)

Series tied 2-2

Jon Cooper has worn his best poker face throughout the Stanley Cup final, so it stands to reason that he didn't reveal his hand in regard to his starting goaltender for Game 5 on Saturday against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Ben Bishop sat out Friday's practice and remained day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, causing many to wonder if rookie Andrei Vasilevskiy will make his second straight start as the series shifts back to Amalie Arena.

"We're going to play the guy that gives us the best chance to win the game, whoever that guy is," said Cooper, who noted that the answer likely will be revealed following Saturday's morning skate. Vasilevskiy made 17 saves on Wednesday, but Brandon Saad scored the go-ahead goal 6:22 into the third period to help Chicago even the series at two victories apiece with a 2-1 triumph. Saad has tallies in back-to-back contests in the remarkably even Stanley Cup final, which has seen both clubs score nine goals with the Blackhawks holding a slight edge in shots (107-104). The one-goal outcome in each of the first four games of this series marks the first time that has been accomplished in a Stanley Cup final since Montreal swept St. Louis in 1968.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, TVA Sports

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Bolts as -120 favorites, but that's since been slightly adjusted to -123.

INJURY REPORT: Chicago - M. Rozsival (out for season). Tampa Bay - T. Johnson (probable), Ben Bishop (questionable), M. Ohlund (I-R).

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS: Captain Jonathan Toews converted from the left edge of the crease 6:40 into the second period on Wednesday to record his career-high 10th goal of the postseason, albeit just the first of the Stanley Cup final. Chicago's depleted defense proved top-heavy again, with two-time Norris Trophy winner Duncan Keith logging 29:07 of ice time while fellow blue-liner Johnny Oduya overcame an upper-body injury to play nearly 26 minutes on Wednesday. Rookie blue-liner Trevor van Riemsdyk (6:37) and veteran Kimmo Timonen (5:46) saw limited time in the victory.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING: Captain Steven Stamkos extended his goal drought to seven games after misfiring on a pair of golden opportunities to tie Wednesday's contest during a 22-second span late in the third period. "Just bad, bad bounces, puck luck, whatever you want to call it," said Stamkos, who has failed to score on 11 shots in the Stanley Cup final after his 43 goals in the regular season trailed only Washington's Alex Ovechkin (53) for the league lead. Stamkos ended his five-game scoring drought earlier in the contest with an assist on Alex Killorn's second-period goal.

TRENDS:

*Under is 8-1-1 in Warriors last 10 home games.
*Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
*Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
*Warriors are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 57 percent of wagers are on the favored Lightning.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Saturday, June 13


Report: Bishop likely to return in Game 5

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop has allegedly made enough progress that the team believes he can start Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday, reports Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet.

Bishop has been suffering from an undisclosed injury and did not dress in Game 4. Behind 20-year-old Andrei Vasilievsky, the Bolts fell 2-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks to even up the series at two games apiece without the hulking netminder in the fold.

Books were dealing the Lightning as -121 chalk as of 9:15 a.m. ET.


One-goal games have dominated Cup final

It's fairly evident by now just how evenly matched the Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks are, as close games have been a recurring theme in the Stanley Cup Final.

In fact, every game of the series so far has been a one-goal game. That marks the first time that each of the first four Stanley Cup Final contests have been decided by one goal since the Montreal Canadiens swept the St. Louis Blues in 1968.

Chicago is +1.5 on the puckline with a price of -270 at Sports Interaction.

 

[CNOTES]

Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores




4:05 PM EDT


901 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (R) O'sullivan, S 7o25 7o20 / 7o25 / 7.5u15 7.5u20 +1.5(+105)
902 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (R) Cole, G -265 -267 / -269 / -270 -275 -1.5(-125)

TV: ROOT-Pittsburgh, DTV: 659 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 40% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND OUT TO LEFT 4-9. GAME TEMP 80, RH 64% HEAT INDEX 83


4:10 PM EDT


903 ATLANTA BRAVES (R) Miller, S 6.5o15 6.5o15 / 6.5 / 6.5o15 6.5o20 +1.5(-175)
904 NEW YORK METS (R) Degrom, J -140 -155 / -160 / -152 -153 -1.5(+155)

TV: SportsSouth, DTV: 646 | PARTLY SUNNY, WIND IN FROM LEFT CENTER 6-11. GAME TEMP 82, RH 43% HEAT INDEX 82


4:10 PM EDT


905 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (R) Ross, J 8.5u20 8.5u20 / 8o15 / 8 8u16 +1.5(-200)
906 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Nelson, J -130 -130 / -125 -116 -1.5(+170)

MIL-CF-Carlos Gomez-? | TV: FS-Wisconsin, MASN, DTV: 640, 669 | CLOUDY, 40% CHANCE SHOWERS LATE. WIND IN FROM LEFT 6-11. GAME TEMP 60, RH 86% (MILLER PARK)


4:10 PM EDT


907 COLORADO ROCKIES (R) Hale, D 8o20 8u15 / 8u20 / 8u31 7.5 +1.5(-170)
908 MIAMI MARLINS (R) Latos, M -140 -147 / -150 / -148 -143 -1.5(+150)


TV: FS-Florida, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 654, 683 | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND IN FROM LEFT CENTER 10-15. GAME TEMP 87, RH 60% HEAT INDEX 94 (MARLINS STADIUM ROOF MAY CLOSE IN HOT WEATHER)


7:15 PM EDT


909 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (R) Webster, A 7.5u25 7.5u25 / 7.5u15 7.5 +1.5(-170)
910 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Vogelsong, R -150 -165 / -160 / -152 -151 -1.5(+150)

Pitching Change: Arizona - A. Webster for Undecided ARI | TV: FOX | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 10-20, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 70, RH 54%


7:15 PM EDT
911 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Leake, M 7.5 7.5 7.5u15 +1.5(-165)
912 CHICAGO CUBS (R) Hendricks, K -150 -150 -1.5(+145)

TV: FOX | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 40% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 61, RH 90%


10:10 PM EDT


913 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (R) Greinke, Z -160 -158 / -160 / -164 -170 -1.5(+105)
914 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Kennedy, I 6.5o20 6.5o15 / 6.5o16 / 6.5o20 6.5o25 +1.5(-125)


TV: FS-San Diego, MLB, DTV: 213, 694 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 6-11. GAME TEMP 68, RH 67%


1:35 PM EDT


915 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (R) Dickey, R 9u25 9u20 / 9u15 / 9o20 9o25 +1.5(-190)
916 BOSTON RED SOX (R) Buchholz, C -145 -129 / -128 / -126 -127 -1.5(+160)

BOS-LF-Hanley Ramirez-Probable | TV: MLB, NESN, DTV: 213, 628 | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND IN FROM CENTER 10-15. GAME TEMP 78, RH 43% HEAT INDEX 79


4:05 PM EDT


917 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Pelfrey, M 9.5u25 9o15 / 9o14 / 9.5u20 9.5u15 +1.5(-175)
918 TEXAS RANGERS (R) Lewis, C -125 -127 / -126 / -125 -123 -1.5(+155)

TEX-3B-Adrian Beltre-OUT | TV: FS-North, FS-Southwest, DTV: 668, 676 | PARTLY SUNNY, WIND IN FROM RIGHT CENTER 10-15. GAME TEMP 88, RH 55% HEAT INDEX 94


4:05 PM EDT


919 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Carrasco, C 8.5u20 -108 / -104 / -107 -110 -1.5(+145)
920 DETROIT TIGERS (R) Verlander, J -125 8 / 8u20 / 8 8o15 +1.5(-165)

TV: FS-Detroit, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 662, 663 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND IN FROM LEFT CENTER 5-10. GAME TEMP 71, RH 68% HEAT INDEX 72


4:10 PM EDT


921 SEATTLE MARINERS (L) Montgomery, M 8o20 8o20 / 8o12 / 8 8o15 +1.5(-190)
922 HOUSTON ASTROS (R) Mchugh, C -145 -145 / -140 / -130 -131 -1.5(+160)

TV: FS-Southwest, ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 676, 687 | PARTLY SUNNY, 40% CHANCE THUNDERSTORMS. WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 9-14. GAME TEMP 85, RH 62% HEAT INDEX 91 (MINUTE MAID PARK ROOF CLOSES IN WET WEATHER)


4:10 PM EDT


923 CHICAGO WHITE SOX (R) Samardzija, J 7u25 6.5o15 / 6.5 / 6.5u15 6.5u20 +1.5(-160)
924 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Archer, C -160 -180 / -175 / -173 -170 -1.5(+140)

TV: CSN-Chicago, SunSports, DTV: 653, 665 | Dome


7:15 PM EDT


925 NEW YORK YANKEES (L) Sabathia, C 8.5o20 8.5o15 / 8.5 / 8.5u20 8.5o15 +1.5(-200)
926 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Norris, B -106 -104 / -112 / -113 -110 -1.5(+170)

TV: FOX | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE THUNDERSTORMS EARLY. WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 3-8. GAME TEMP 86, RH 52% HEAT INDEX 90


10:05 PM EDT


927 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (R) Graveman, K 7.5o15 7.5 / 7.5o16 / 7.5o15 7.5o20 +1.5(-190)
928 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (L) Wilson, C -145 -134 / -132 / -133 -129 -1.5(+160)


TV: CSN-California, FS-West, DTV: 692, 698 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO CENTER 4-9. GAME TEMP 72, RH 57% HEAT INDEX 73


4:10 PM EDT


929 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Guthrie, J 8u20 8u20 / 7.5 / 7.5u21 7.5u20 +1.5(-170)
930 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (L) Lyons, T -160 -145 / -146 / -145 -142 -1.5(+150)

Overnight Pitching Change: St. Louis - T. Lyons (L) for L. Lynn | STL-LF-Matt Holliday-OUT | TV: FS-Kansas City, FS-Midwest, DTV: 671, 672 | PARTLY SUNNY, 30% CHANCE THUNDERSTORMS. WIND OUT TO LEFT 7-12. GAME TEMP 87, RH 54% HEAT INDEX 92