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[CNOTES]

Cards head to Chicago
August 11, 2016



ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (60-54) at CHICAGO CUBS (71-41)


First pitch: Thursday, 8:05 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: St. Louis +155, Chicago -165, Total: 9


The Cubs will be going for their 10th straight victory when they host the Cardinals on Thursday.


St. Louis is currently playing for a Wild Card spot in the National League and the team comes into this one after having won two of its past three games. The Cardinals do, however, face a red-hot Cubs team on Thursday and they could use at least a split in this four-game series.


Chicago, meanwhile, is running away with the division and has now won nine straight games heading into this one. The one thing that the Cubs are consistently doing well is pitching. They have allowed two or fewer earned runs in seven of the past nine games and if they can continue to shut their opponents down then it’s hard to imagine them struggling at any point over the remainder of the season.


On the mound in this game will be LHP Jon Lester (12-4, 2.93 ERA, 133 K) for the Cubs and RHP Carlos Martinez (10-7, 3.29 ERA) for the Cardinals. One trend worth pointing out is that St. Louis is an incredible 13-3 against the money line in road games after one or more consecutive UNDERS this season. The Cubs, however, are 20-1 against the money line on a good fielding streak where they go 15 straight games with one or fewer errors over the past two seasons.


The Cardinals are trying to find their way back into the postseason and they can use a big performance from Carlos Martinez on Thursday. The righty is coming off of a dreadful outing against the Braves on Aug. 6, allowing six earned runs on seven hits in just five innings of work. He walked two batters in that game and allowed two homers, so he’ll need to be better with his pitch location against the Cubs. He did, however, allow six earned runs in five innings the last time he faced Chicago as well.


With Martinez not pitching to his fullest capabilities, the Cardinals are going to need plenty of run support in this one. The guys that just might be able to provide that are OF Matt Holliday (.241, 19 HR, 60 RBI) and 3B Jhonny Peralta (.246, 6 HR, 17 RBI). Both guys are not the same hitters they used to be, but they are a combined 15-for-49 with three homers and nine RBI against Lester in their careers. If they can provide something at the plate in this game then the Cardinals might be able to steal this one.


Jon Lester has had a very good season for the Cubs and he is coming off of two very good starts for the team, allowing just two earned runs in his past 13.0 innings of work. Lester has also struck out at least seven batters in each of his past three starts. He’ll be hoping to keep missing bats at a high rate in this one. He will, however, need to avoid walks in this game. Lester didn’t walk any batters against the Athletics on Aug. 5, but he has walked three or more batters in five of his past nine starts. That is not a good number and he’ll need his control in this one.


Offensively, two guys to watch out for are 1B Anthony Rizzo (.288, 24 HR, 81 RBI) and 3B Kris Bryant (.284, 28 HR, 70 RBI). Both guys are playing very well for Chicago, as Rizzo is on a six-game hitting streak coming into this one and Bryant has homered in two of the past three games. They’re two very dangerous hitters and will be hoping to drive in some runs in this one.

 

[CNOTES]

A breakdown of Alex Rodriguez's pay from the Yankees
August 11, 2016


A breakdown of Alex Rodriguez's pay from the New York Yankees, as obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources.


?2004 ?$15,100,000


?2005 ?.16,300,000


?2006 ?.15,100,000


?2007 ?.18,000,000


?Signing Bonus ?.10,000,000


?2008 ?.27,000,000


?2009 ?.32,000,000


?2010 ?.32,000,000


?2011 ?.31,000,000


?2012 ?.29,000,000


?2013 ?.28,000,000


?2014 ?..2,868,852


?2015 ?.21,000,000


?2016 ?.20,000,000


?2017 ?.20,000,000


?Total ?317,368,852

Note 1: Includes award bonuses of 2004-$100,000, 2005-$1.3 million, 2006-$100,000 and 2007-$2 million

Note 2: 2014 pay was 21/183 of $25 million salary, per arbitration panel decision

 

[CNOTES]

A-Rod cost Yankees $317 million for 1 World Series title
August 11, 2016


NEW YORK (AP) By the time Alex Rodriguez collects his last payment as a player from the Yankees next year, he will have received $317,368,852 from New York, according to a review of his contracts by The Associated Press.


Luxury tax caused by his deal totaled an additional $132 million through this year, although the Yankees could have spent more money on other players had A-Rod not been on the roster.


Was it worth it, given that the Yankees have won one World Series title during his years in pinstripes?


''One individual is not responsible for winning only one world championship, because that's part of the team effort,'' general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday. ''He had a big piece of that success and in most cases more so than most.''


New York acquired Rodriguez from Texas in February 2004 for infielder Alfonso Soriano and a player to be named, who turned out to be Joaquin Arias - an infielder who drove in 95 runs over eight big league seasons.


In all, Rodriguez will earn about $448 million as a player, including $119 million from Texas and about $12 million from Seattle.


Heading into Friday night's finale, the last game before New York releases him, the 41-year-old Rodriguez has hit .284 with 351 homers and 1,094 RBIs for the Yankees, helping them win their 27th Series title in 2009 but often failing in other postseasons. He won AL MVP awards in 2005 and 2007, raising his total to three.


''The trade with Texas was a tremendous move,'' Cashman said. ''We added one of the game's greatest players at a discounted price because there were considerable offsets of salary, and we got a lot of production from him for quite some time.''


A-Rod cost the Yankees $61 million in salary from 2004-07 plus an additional $3.5 million in award bonuses. An additional $22 million he earned over those four seasons was paid by New York and reimbursed by the Rangers.


Rodriguez opted out of the remainder of his deal to become a free agent, giving up $72 million in salary over three seasons. On Dec. 13, 2007 - the same day the Mitchell Report on drugs in baseball was released - Rodriguez finalized a $275 million, 10-year contract to remain with the Yankees.


He was suspended by Major League Baseball for the entire 2014 season for violations of the sport's drug agreement and labor contract, and an arbitrator cut his $25 million salary for that season to $2,868,852, taking away 162/183rds of the total.


Rodriguez's Yankees contract pays him in monthly installments, and the last payment is due on Dec. 31, 2017. However, he still will receive money from the Rangers; at the time of the trade, the $36 million in deferred money from the $252 million, 10-year deal he signed with Texas in December 2000 was converted to an assignment bonus, which accrues interest at a 2 percent annual rate.


His first payment from the Rangers was due this June 15 and the last is owed him on June 15, 2025.


New York avoided a $6 million marketing payment due last year for matching Willie Mays' total of 660 home runs. After the Yankees refused to pay, claiming Rodriguez had no marketing value following his season-long suspension, the team agreed to make $3.5 million in charitable contributions.

 

[CNOTES]

LEADING OFF: A-Rod anticipates 'one big, loud boo' at Fenway
August 11, 2016


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

ONE BIG, LOUD BOO


Alex Rodriguez will make his penultimate start for the Yankees in a game at Fenway Park. The 41-year-old slugger started on the bench for New York's first two games at Boston this week, and Red Sox fans started ''We want A-Rod!'' chants during both games - they got what they wanted when Rodriguez flew out as a pinch hitter Wednesday. A-Rod said Tuesday that this start would be ''a great chance to give me one big, loud boo on the way out.'' Rodriguez will play his final game in pinstripes at home on Friday before being released.

GOMEZ OUT


The Astros are moving on without Carlos Gomez after designating the 30-year-old outfielder for assignment Wednesday. Gomez has been in a season-long slump, batting .210 with 100 strikeouts in 295 at-bats. Manager A.J. Hinch praised Gomez's attitude and work ethic, but said Gomez put too much pressure on himself after being a midseason acquisition by Houston last July.

SYNDERGAARD'S SKID


Noah Syndergaard (9-6, 2.64) seeks his first victory since July 3 when the Mets face the Diamondbacks. ''Thor'' gave up four runs in six innings in a 4-3 loss to Detroit in his last start and is 0-3 with a 3.49 ERA in his past five outings. Right-hander Braden Shipley (1-1, 4.15) makes his fourth big league start for Arizona.


TILLMAN UP FOR O'S


Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman (14-4, 3.50) tries to end his longest winless streak so far this season - a whopping three games - against Oakland. Tillman is closing in on his career high of 16 victories, set in 2013. Righty Andrew Triggs (0-0, 5.35) makes his second major league start for the A's.

LESTER LEADS CUBS VS CARDS


Jon Lester (12-4, 2.93) and the NL Central-leading Cubs begin a four-game series with the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Lester is 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in his past four starts and hasn't lost since July 3. Carlos Martinez (10-7, 3.29) pitches for St. Louis looking to rebound after allowing seven runs over five innings in a 13-5 loss to Atlanta.

 

[CNOTES]

Astros-Twins postponed on umbrella night
August 10, 2016


MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Houston-Minnesota game was postponed Wednesday by persistent rain that started in the third inning and was forecast to last throughout the night.


Major League Baseball made the decision after a 2+-hour delay. The game will be played Thursday night in the second half of a doubleheader, following the regularly scheduled game.


That means the 5-0 lead the Twins took off Dallas Kuechel has vanished. After Brian Dozier hit a leadoff home run, the Twins tagged the 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner with four more runs in the second before the skies opened up 53 minutes into the game and the customers hurried for cover.


Conveniently, this was the night white umbrellas designed to look like baseballs were given away to the first 10,000 fans.


The Astros let Kuechel down with errors by third baseman Alex Bregman and shortstop Carlos Correa, leading to two unearned runs while the Twins sent 10 batters to the plate in the second inning as dark clouds rolled in and lightning flashed in the distance.


Twins starter Ervin Santana left the mound with a disappointed look with one out and a big lead in the third as the umpires waved the players off the field and the grounds crew hustled to retrieve the tarp.


Kuechel was coming off a three-hit shutout, another sign he was getting back in a groove after a rough start to the season.


Dozier homered for the second straight night. It would have been No. 24 and it would have been the 14th leadoff home run of his career.


TRAINER'S ROOM

Astros: RHP Luke Gregerson, who started the season as the closer, threw an aggressive bullpen session without trouble for his strained left oblique muscle. He's eligible Friday to come off the DL, but manager A.J. Hinch said the decision has not yet been made. The team could have Gregerson throw again before activating him.


Twins: RHP Trevor May was placed on the DL before the game with a lower back strain, an aggravation of an injury that has hampered him all season. The move was made retroactive to Sunday for May, who missed 23 games earlier due to lower back spasms. May, who has a 4.89 ERA in 42 1-3 innings and leads relievers with 59 strikeouts, will see a specialist Thursday for further evaluation. ''I know he's been trying to pitch through it a little bit, which doesn't make a lot of sense,'' said manager Paul Molitor, who had a long talk with May before the game.

TRY AGAIN

Twins rookie RHP J.T. Chargois, who was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to fill in for May, has returned for redemption with his 67.50 ERA. In his major league debut June 11 against Boston, Chargois gave up five runs while recording only two outs.


Chargois, who was picked for the All-Star Futures Game, had a 1.29 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 35 innings for Rochester.


''I wanted to pick up where I left off,'' he said. ''I wanted to prove that was a mistake.''

UP NEXT


The Astros will send RHP Doug Fister (10-7, 3.47 ERA) to the mound for one game Thursday. He has allowed only one run over 12 innings in two August starts. Rookie RHP Jose Berrios (2-2, 8.31 ERA) will pitch one game for the Twins, his third turn since being called up for his second stint in the majors.

 

[CNOTES]

Evening Best Bets:


HOU at MIN 07:10 PM


HOU -116

O 9.0




LAA at CLE 07:10 PM

LAA +210




NYY at BOS 07:10 PM


NYY +111


O 9.0




STL at CHC 08:05 PM


STL +155


U 9.0




CHW at KC 08:15 PM


KC -147

O 8.0

 

[CNOTES]

Baseball Capsules
August 12, 2016


BOSTON (AP) Alex Rodriguez drove in a run with a bases-loaded dribbler, capping a three-run rally in the eighth inning that lifted the New York Yankees over the Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night and sent the booed designated hitter out of Boston with one last victory.


Rodriguez is set to play his final game for the Yankees on Friday night at home against Tampa Bay. The 41-year-old designated hitter will then be released and become an adviser and instructor for the club.


Rodriguez was 0 for 4 and loudly jeered throughout the game that turned in the Yankees' favor on a crucial fielding mistake that allowed them to overcome a 2-1 deficit.


Rodriguez lined out, popped out and struck out before his tapper in front of the plate in the eighth allowed Brett Gardner to score from third and put New York up 4-2. In 1994, Rodriguez was a teenager with Seattle when he got an infield single at Fenway Park for his first major league hit.


Dellin Betances earned his third save, striking out Dustin Pedroia and Xander Bogaerts with runners at the corners to end it. Luis Cessa (2-0) pitched two scoreless innings. Brad Ziegler (0-3) got the loss.

CUBS 4, CARDINALS 3, 11 INNINGS


CHICAGO (AP) - Anthony Rizzo drew a bases-loaded walk from Zach Duke with two outs in the 11th inning and Chicago beat St. Louis for its 10th consecutive victory.


Pinch-hitters Willson Contreras and Jorge Soler led off with singles against Duke (2-1) and Dexter Fowler walked to load the bases with one out. Kris Bryant struck out before Rizzo took a 3-1 pitch inside to give the Cubs their longest winning streak since getting 12 straight in 2001.


Mike Montgomery (4-5) allowed a single and two walks to load the bases in the 11th before striking out Matt Carpenter. He won for the first time for Chicago since being acquired from Seattle last month.


The Cardinals fell 13 games behind Chicago in the NL Central and lost Matt Holliday in the 10th after he was hit on the right hand by Mike Montgomery's 94 mph fastball.

ORIOLES 9, ATHLETICS 6


OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Mark Trumbo hit a grand slam for his major league-leading 32nd homer and drove in five runs to help Baltimore beat Oakland.


The Orioles had been shut out for 17 straight innings and lost their lead in the AL East following three consecutive one-run losses in the series before Trumbo sparked them.


The All-Star slugger hit an RBI single in a three-run fourth, then connected the next inning for his third career grand slam.


Chris Tillman (15-4) allowed two runs over seven innings for his first victory since July 21. He's Baltimore's first 15-game winner since Bud Norris and Wei-Yin Chen in 2014.


Zach Britton retired three batters for his AL-leading 35th save of the season and his 37th consecutive dating to last season. The A's loaded the bases in the ninth after a replay overturn before Britton got Danny Valencia to ground out to end it.


Andrew Triggs (0-1) was the loser.


DIAMONDBACKS 9, METS 0


NEW YORK (AP) - Last-place Arizona rattled New York's Noah Syndergaard with four more stolen bases, then broke it open in a six-run sixth inning that included Chris Owings' bases-loaded triple.


Braden Shipley (2-1) pitched three-hit ball over seven innings in his fourth big league start to help the Diamondbacks sweep the three-game series. Zack Godley and Dominic Leone finished the five-hitter.


After brushing aside Syndergaard (9-7), the Diamondbacks began their sixth-inning burst against Jon Niese with Tuffy Gosewisch's leadoff homer. Owings had his second straight three-hit game, finishing with a single, double and triple.


Arizona had 13 stolen bases in the series - one shy of Baltimore's season total, three more than the Diamondbacks' previous mark for any series and the most in a three-game series against the Mets. Paul Goldschmidt had two of them, and Socrates Brito and Shipley one each.


Runners have swiped 36 bases in 40 tries against Syndergaard this year and are 51 for 56 against him in his career, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.


ROYALS 2, WHITE SOX 1


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Danny Duffy pitched his first complete game to win his eighth straight decision, and Cheslor Cuthbert had two hits and drove in a run in Kansas City's victory over Chicago.


Duffy (9-1) limited the White Sox to seven singles, struck out six and walked none. He has not lost since June 6 and has a 1.73 ERA in his past five starts.


Cuthbert tripled home Jarrod Dyson in the sixth. Dyson was initially called out trying to steal second, but the Royals appealed and the call was overturned. Cuthbert then scored the go-ahead run on Eric Hosmer's single off Carson Fulmer (0-2).


ASTROS 15, TWINS 7, 1ST GAME


ASTROS 10, TWINS 2, 2ND GAME


MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Evan Gattis homered and had four RBIs, Carlos Correa went deep for the third straight game and Houston Astros beat Minnesota 10-2 to sweep a split doubleheader.


Houston had 16 hits after a season-high 19 in a 15-7 afternoon victory. The doubleheader was necessitated by a rainout Wednesday night, a game Minnesota led 5-0 in the third before the storms hit.


Jose Altuve had four hits in the first game and was 1 for 4 in the second. He leads the majors with a .365 batting average and has reached base in 41 straight road games.


Chris Devenski (1-4) won the second game for his first major league victory.


Tommy Milone (3-4) was the loser.


In the opener, Altuve also had three RBIs and three runs, and Marwin Gonzalez tied a career high with four hits. Doug Fister (11-7) was the winner, and Jose Berrios (2-3) the loser.


Kennys Vargas homered from each side of the plate for Minnesota.


ROCKIES 12, RANGERS 9


ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Pinch-hitter Carlos Gonzalez had a bases-clearing double in a five-run, eighth-inning rally and Colorado held on to end AL West-leading Texas' winning streak at five games.


After David Dahl drew a bases-loaded walk from Matt Bush with two outs to tie it at 9, Gonzalez doubled into the left-center gap.


Texas tied it at 7 when Adrian Beltre and Mitch Moreland hit back-to-back homers to start the seventh. Elvis Andrus had an RBI double later in the inning after twice failing to get down a bunt, and another run came home on Ian Desmond's grounder to make it 9-7.


But Colorado rallied in the eighth when lefty Jake Diekman (3-2) gave up a walk and consecutive singles to left-handers before Bush relieved him.


Scott Oberg (1-1) was the winner, and Adam Ottavino pitched the ninth for his first save.


Charlie Blackmon homered, doubled and singled twice for Colorado. Rougned Odor had an RBI triple and a two-run homer for the Rangers.

INDIANS 14, ANGELS 4


CLEVELAND (AP) - Mike Napoli was 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs, Lonnie Chisenhall drove in four and Cleveland routed Los Angeles in game delayed by rain in the fourth and seventh innings.


Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana left with a contusion on the right side of his head after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the dugout during the fifth inning. Santana hit his 25th homer to lead off the first inning.


Napoli's three-run homer, his 29th, highlighted a four-run fifth. He had an RBI double in the second. Chisenhall added a three-run double when Cleveland scored five times in the first.


Corey Kluber (12-8) allowed three runs in six innings.


Mike Trout homered in the first for Los Angeles, which has dropped seven straight - its longest losing streak since 2010. Jhoulys Chacin (2-6) was the loser.


PIRATES 4, PADRES 0


PITTSBURGH (AP) - Rookie Jameson Taillon pitched three-hit ball for eight innings, David Freese drove in two runs and Pittsburgh beat San Diego.


Taillon (3-2) struck out four and walked two. Neftali Feliz got two outs in the ninth, and also gave up a single and a walk. Tony Watson got his fourth save by striking out Jabari Blash.


Josh Harrison hit a leadoff double in the first off Christian Friedrich (4-8) and scored on Freese's single. Freese had an RBI double in the third and scored on Gregory Polanco's single. Harrison singled home a run in the fourth. Starling Marte snapped an 0-for-12 streak with two hits.

BREWERS 11, BRAVES 3


MILWAUKEE (AP) - Matt Garza won his third straight start, and Chris Carter, Scooter Gennett and Hernan Perez homered in Milwaukee's victory over Atlanta.


Garza (4-4) allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings.


Roberto Hernandez (1-1) was the loser. Erick Aybar homered for the Braves.

 

[CNOTES]

Friday’s 6-pack


Week 8 CFL knowledge is on the NHL page. Saratoga horse racing analysis is on the college football page.


— Hard to believe NFL teams used to play six exhibition games every year- four is too many.


— A’s used 8 different starting pitchers in their last eight games, first time they’ve done that since 1961.


— Alex Rodriguez wanted to play 3B in his last game tonight…..denied!!!!


— Only 4 of Patriots’ 14 coaches played I-A (bigtime) college football.


— Noah Syndergaard has given up 36 stolen bases this year, most in NL; next highest total is 20.


— Preseason football scores mean very little; the ’08 Lions went 4-0 in the preseason, then went 0-16 in the regular season.




Friday’s List of 13: NFL knowledge to ponder




13) In two years under Chip Kelly, Eagles scored 18 TDs on defense/special teams; next-highest in NFL during that time was Arizona, with 12.


12) Speaking of Cardinals, they’ve scored 17 TDs on defense/special teams in three years under Bruce Arians, while allowing only 3. Redbirds are 15-3-1 vs spread in games with spread of 3 or less points.


11) Jets had their first winning year since 2010 LY, scoring 24.2 ppg, after scoring 17.6/17.1 the previous two years. Jets are 7-2 as home underdogs the last three years.


10) Jaguars scored 23.5 ppg LY, after scoring less than 16 ppg the four years before that. Jags are 11-29 vs spread in last 40 non-divisional home games. Over is 20-12 in their road games the last four years.


9) Redskins are 7-17 as home favorites the last eight years, during which time they’ve had two winning years- they were +4/+17 in turnovers those two years, a combined -49 the other six.


8) Browns are 12-36 SU in division games last eight years; they’ve started season 1-0 once in 17 years. Cleveland is 1-6 as a favorite vs AFC North foes, 21-19-1 as a dog.


7) Jay Cutler completed 63.9% of his passes LY but only 46.5% in red zone. Bears let Lovie Smith go after a 10-6 year in 2012 (they were +20 in TOs); since then, they’re 19-29, with a -4 TO ratio.


6) Dallas still needs a backup QB, with Kellen Moore hurt. Cowboys scored only 17.2 ppg LY with Romo missing lot of time. Dallas backup QBs completed 16 of 48 passes in red zone.


5) Carolina Panthers are 12-4-2 as home favorites last three years; over last eight years, they’re 11-3 as a HF in NFC South games.


4) Houston went 9-7 in both of Bill O’Brien’s seasons as coach, with +17 TO ratio, but were only #17, #19 in yards gained. Texans are 11-3 as a favorite, 10-4-1 in AFC South road games.


3) Cincinnati’s last playoff win was so long ago, it came against the Houston Oilers in 1990. Marvin Lewis is 112-94-2 as Bengals’ coach in regular season, but 0-7 in playoff games and that has become a problem.


2) Over last two years, favorites are 12-2-2 vs spread in Detroit’s home games. Under is 20-12 in games at Ford Field the last four years. Lions are 7-12 as road underdogs the last four years, during which time they’re -27 in TOs.


1) In Andy Reid’s three years coaching the Chiefs, they’ve scored 20 TDs on defense/special teams, allowed only two, going 31-17. Alex Smith doesn’t make mistakes, which wins a lot of regular season games.

 

[CNOTES]

Friday’s games

National League


Cardinals @ Cubs


Wainwright is 0-1, 5.32 in his last four starts (over 4-0). St Louis is 6-2 in his last eight road starts.


Arrieta is 1-1, 2.25 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Cubs lost five of his last six at home.


Cardinals lost eight of last 12 games; over is 8-4-2 in their last 13 games. Chicago won its last ten games; seven of their last nine stayed under.


Braves @ Nationals


Foltynewicz is 2-2, 6.45 in his last four starts; his last three went over. Braves are 4-4 in his road starts.


Strasburg is 2-1, 2.55 in his last three starts; over is 14-3-2 in his last 19 starts.
Washington lost his last two home starts, after winning his first ten.


Braves won six of last nine road games; they’re 7-6 in last 13 road series openers.
Three of last four Atlanta games stayed under. Washington won six of last eight games; they’re 11-7 in home series openers. Under is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Rockies @ Phillies


Gray is 1-1, 1.80 in his last three road starts; six of his last seven starts stayed under. Rockies are 3-7 in his road starts.


Thompson allowed six runs in 4.2 IP (83 PT) in his MLB debut.


Colorado lost six of last eight games; they’re 4-8 in last 12 road series openers. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five road games. Phillies are 3-5 in last eight home games, 5-12 in home series openers. Over is 7-1-1 in their last nine games.


Padres @ Mets


Clemens is 0-2, 5.52 in three starts for San Diego (under 2-1).
Verrett is 0-5, 6.95 in his last nine starts; his last three went over. Mets lost his last three home starts.


San Diego lost 12 of last 16 road games; they’re 11-7 in road series openers. Five of Padres’ last seven games went over. Mets are 4-11 in last 15 games; they lost last four home series openers. Six of last seven games at Citi Field went over.


Reds @ Brewers


Bailey is 1-1, 7.27 in two starts this year (under 2-0).


Nelson is 0-4, 12.50 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Milwaukee is 2-5 in his last seven home starts.


Reds are 4-7 in last 11 road games, but 9-1 overall in game following their last ten losses. Cincy is 6-13 in road series openers. Milwaukee is 8-3 in last 11 home games, 9-10 in home series openers. Six of last seven games at Miller Park stayed under.


Pirates @ Dodgers


Nova is 2-1, 3.70 in his last four starts (under 4-0).


Stripling is 3-1, 4.35 in his last four starts (under 6-2-1). Dodgers are 3-2 in his home starts.


Pittsburgh lost eight of last ten road games; they’re 11-8 in road series openers. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Dodgers won four of last five games, are 10-9 in home series openers. Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Dodger home games.




American League


Rays @ New York


Archer is 2-2, 3.08 in his last four starts; under is 7-4 in his last 11. Rays are 4-8 in his road starts.


Sabathia is 1-3, 5.70 in his last five starts; over is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Bronx lost his last four home starts.


Rays are 2-6 in last eight road games (under 6-2), 6-12 in road series openers. New York won three of last four games, won their last four home series openers. Five of last seven New York games stayed under the total.


Astros @ Blue Jays


Musgrove allowed one run in seven IP (99 PT) in his first MLB start.


Liriano is 2-2, 7.29 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.


Astros won last three games; they scored 25 runs in DH sweep yesterday. Houston is 7-11 in road series openers. Over is 5-2 in Astros’ last seven road games. Toronto is 7-3 in last ten home games, 5-1 in last six home series openers. Over is 6-1-1 in last eight games at Sky Dome.


Angels @ Indians


Skaggs is 1-0, 2.04 in three starts this year (over 2-1).


Carrasco is 0-3, 7.56 in his last three starts; under is 8-4 in his last 12. Indians lost his last three home starts.


Angels lost 12 of last 14 road games; three of their last four games stayed under. Cleveland is 5-3 in its last eight home games; their last five home games went over total.


Royals @ Twins


Ventura is 1-1, 2.75 in his last three starts; five of his last six stayed under. Royals are 2-6 in his last eight road starts.


Gibson is 2-0, 4.18 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his home starts. Minnesota won three of his last home starts.


Royals won four of last five games, are 5-13 in road series openers. Under is 7-2 in Royals’ last nine road games. Minnesota lost its last three games, is 8-11 in home series openers. Five of Twins’ last six home games went over.

Tigers @ Rangers


Sanchez is 1-0, 2.70 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Detroit lost his last seven road starts.


Darvish is 0-3, 3.03 in his last five starts (under 5-2-1). Texas is 3-1 in his starts if they give him more than one run.


Tigers lost their last four games, are 7-12 in road series openers. Three of last four Detroit games stayed under. Texas won five of last six home games, is 11-6 in home series openers. Under is 9-1-2 in last dozen Ranger games.



Mariners @ A’s


Miranda allowed two runs in six IP (80 PT) in his first MLB start.
Manaea is 0-2, 5.40 in his last two starts; under is 8-4-1 in his last 13. Oakland won four of his last five home starts
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Mariners won their last six games; they’re 3-7 in last ten road series openers. Over is 5-2 in Seattle’s last seven road games. Oakland won three of last four games, is 10-6 in last 16 home series openers. Five of last six Oakland games stayed under.




Interleague


White Sox @ Marlins


Rodon is 0-2, 6.75 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over. White Sox lost his last six road starts.


Cashner is 0-1, 7.36 in two starts for Miami (over 2-0).


White Sox are 4-13 in last 17 road games, 2-10 in last 12 road series openers. Over is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Miami lost six of last nine games and last four home series openers. Six of Marlins’ last eight home games went over.



Diamondbacks @ Red Sox


Corbin is 0-5, 9.71 in his last six starts; his last eight starts went over. Arizona is 6-5 when he starts on the road.


Price is 0-2, 5.17 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over. Boston is 6-5 in his home starts.


Diamondbacks won their last four games, are 4-7 in last 11 road series openers. Five of their last seven road games went over. Boston lost seven of last nine home games; they’re 6-1 in last seven home series openers. Under is 11-4 in their last fifteen games.

Orioles @ Giants


Bundy is 3-1, 2.28 in his last four starts (under 4-1).
Cain is 3-0, 2.35 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Giants are 4-4 in his home starts.


Orioles lost four of last six games, are 9-10 in road series openers- they didn’t travel, having played in Oakland during week. Under is 12-5-1 in their last 18 road games. Giants are 1-7 in game following their last eight wins; they’re 8-9 in home series openers. Under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.




Teams’ record when this pitcher starts:


StL-Chi– Wainwright 15-8; Arrieta 14-8
Atl-Wsh– Foltynewicz 6-8; Strasburg 18-3
Col-Phil– Gray 9-11; Thompson 0-1
SD-NY– Clemens 1-2/1-1; Verrett 3-8
Cin-Mil– Bailey 1-1; Nelson 9-14
Pitt-LA– Nova 1-0/7-8; Stripling 5-4
TB-NY– Archer 7-17; Sabathia 10-10
Hst-Tor– Musgrove 0-1; Liriano 1-0/9-12
LA-Cle– Skaggs 1-2; Carrasco 11-6
Det-Tex– Sanchez 4-13; Darvish 3-5
KC-Min– Ventura 11-11; Gibson 8-7 (4-0 last 4)
Sea-A’s– Miranda 0-1; Manaea 7-9
CWS-Mia– Rodon 6-12; Cashner 1-1/7-9
Az-Bos– Corbin 7-16 (0-6 last 6); Price 11-13 (1-7 last 8)
Balt-SF– Bundy 3-2; Cain 7-8 (6-2 last 8)




%age of time pitcher allows 1+ runs in first inning:


StL-Chi– Wainwright 8-23; Arrieta 3-22
Atl-Wsh– Foltynewicz 3-14; Strasburg 6-21
Col-Phil– Gray 7-20; Thompson 1-1
SD-NY– Clemens 0-5; Verrett 2-11
Cin-Mil– Bailey 2-2; Nelson 6-23
Pitt-LA– Nova 4-16; Stripling 2-9
TB-NY– Archer 10-24; Sabathia 4-20
Hst-Tor– Musgrove 0-1; Liriano 6-22
LA-Cle– Skaggs 1-3; Carrasco 4-17
Det-Tex– Sanchez 6-17; Darvish 3-8
KC-Min– Ventura 5-22; Gibson 8-15
Sea-A’s– Miranda 0-1; Manaea 1-16
CWS-Mia– Rodon 6-18; Cashner 6-17
Az-Bos– Corbin 11-23; Price 8-24
Balt-SF– Bundy 1-5; Cain 2-15




Teams’ records in first five innings:


Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/11


Arizona 22-25-9……21-32-5…….43-57
Atlanta 22-28-8……18-26-12…..40-54
Cubs 30-18-8……33-17-8……..63-35
Reds 15-36-7……24-27-4……39-63
Colo 23-24-11…..22-30-4……45-54
LA 23-23-9……35-18-7…….58-41
Miami 24-23-9…..27-17-13……51-40
Milw 18-30-7……32-19-7……50-49
Mets 23-37-7……25-23-9……48-50
Philly 20-27-15…..19-25-10….39-50
Pitt 14-32-9……36-18-4……50-49
St. Louis 27-23-4……24-25-12….51-48
SD 18-35-4……26-27-4……44-62
SF 27-28-7……28-14-10…..55-42
Wash 29-15-13……23-17-16…..52-32
Orioles 22-30-7…….30-19-8…….52-49
Boston 18-25-8…….36-17-8……54-42
White Sox 26-24-8……30-25-2……56-49
Cleveland 34-21-6……24-21-5…….57-42
Detroit 23-28-8……28-21-3…….51-49
Astros 19-26-11…..29-23-6……48-49
KC 20-30-8……23-23-11…..,43-53
Angels 21-31-7……21-25-10…….42-56
Twins 22-30-8……19-30-11……41-60
NYY 18-32-8……25-26-8…….43-58
A’s 18-30-8……22-27-11……40-57
Seattle 24-23-8……25-20-12……49-43
Tampa Bay 20-24-9…….25-26-9……45-50
Texas 23-32-8…….25-18-9…….48-50
Toronto 34-17-4……..34-22-4…….68-39




%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total)


Arizona 21-54……23-59……44
Atlanta 17-59……13-56……30
Cubs 20-58……15-58……35
Reds 22-59……20-55……42
Colo 10-57……..19-55……29
LA 15-54……22-61…….37
Miami 19-57……16-54…….35
Milw 13-53…..26-59……39
Mets 14-54……21-57……35
Philly 10-63……14-51……24
Pitt 10-51…….21-59……31
StL 12-52……..13-60…..25
SD 14-57…….23-56…..37
SF 10-60……..13-52…..23
Wash 23-56…….21-55……44
Orioles 14-60……15-53……29
Boston 14-49……27-62…..41
White Sox 16-58……17-59…..33
Cleveland 14-61…….19-51……33
Detroit 13-59……20-55……33
Astros 19-54……21-58……40
KC 17-57…… 17-58…..34
Angels 21-59…….18-55…..39
Twins 13-57…….22-60…..35
NYY 3-58…….21-57……24
A’s 15-55…….13-59…..28
Seattle 14-56…….20-58…..34
Tampa Bay 18-53……20-58…..38
Texas 18-62…….16-52…..34
Toronto 18-55…….24-62…..42

 

[CNOTES]

Interleague Results



The 2016 MLB regular season will usually feature at least one Interleague game every day. All teams will play exactly 20 Interleague games broken down into eight series, four at home and four on the road.

AMERICAN LEAGUE RESULTS (2014-2016)


Team 2014 2015 2016 (Home-Away)


Baltimore Orioles 12-8 12-8 (2-3, 4-1)


Boston Red Sox 9-11 13-7 (5-2, 3-2)


Chicago White Sox 11-9 9-11 (4-4, 2-3)


Cleveland Indians 10-10 12-8 (4-3, 5-3)


Detroit Tigers 12-8 9-11 (7-3, 5-2)


Houston Astros 5-15 16-4 (3-2, 5-2)


Kansas City Royals 15-5 13-7 (5-5, 3-4)


Los Angeles Angels 12-8 8-12 (2-5, 4-4)


Minnesota Twins 9-11 8-12 (5-5, 1-4)


New York Yankees 13-7 11-9 (4-3, 3-7)


Oakland Athletics 13-7 11-9 (2-8, 3-2)


Seattle Mariners 9-11 8-12 (5-2, 6-4)


Tampa Bay Rays 10-10 14-6 (1-6, 6-4)


Texas Rangers 10-10 11-9 (4-3, 6-2)


Toronto Blue Jays 13-7 12-8 (5-5, 8-2)


AL Totals 163-137 167-133 (58-59, 64-46)




NATIONAL LEAGUE RESULTS (2014-2016)

Team 2014 2015 2016 (Home-Away)


Arizona Diamondbacks 7-13 11-9 (3-7, 2-2)


Atlanta Braves 7-13 6-14 (0-5, 6-4)


Chicago Cubs 9-11 10-10 (6-2, 5-2)


Cincinnati Reds 6-14 7-13 (2-6, 2-5)


Colorado Rockies 7-13 5-15 (4-6, 5-5)


Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 10-10 (5-5, 3-4)


Miami Marlins 13-7 7-13 (1-3, 3-4)


Milwaukee Brewers 11-9 8-12 (5-3, 2-2)


New York Mets 11-9 9-11 (4-3, 5-5)


Philadelphia Phillies 7-13 8-12 (5-3, 3-5)


Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 13-7 (2-5, 6-4)


St. Louis Cardinals 8-12 11-9 (0-7, 5-3)


San Diego Padres 9-11 7-13 (3-4, 2-5)


San Francisco Giants 10-10 13-7 (1-4, 5-5)


Washington Nationals 10-10 8-12 (5-1, 5-3)


NL Totals 137-163 133-167 (46-64, 59-58)




Updated - Thu Aug 11, 2016, 7:00 PM ET

 

[CNOTES]

LEADING OFF: A-Rod's farewell, Dahl's promising start
August 12, 2016


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


A-ROD'S FAREWELL


Alex Rodriguez will play his final game in pinstripes when the Yankees host the Rays. A-Rod asked manager Joe Girardi to play third base in his New York finale but was denied . Instead, Rodriguez will be the designated hitter in his final game before being released and transitioning into a role as special adviser and instructor. Rodriguez has been with the Yankees since 2004, costing New York $317 million while helping them win one World Series.


ROOKIE ON A ROLL


David Dahl can break the modern-day major league record by stretching his hitting streak to begin his career to 18 games when Colorado faces Philadelphia. The 22-year-old outfielder has matched Chuck Aleno's mark from 1941 with the Reds while batting .358 with three homers and 10 RBIs.


STRASBURG GOES FOR 16


Stephen Strasburg (15-2, 2.80) can tie J.A. Happ for the major league lead with his 16th victory when Washington hosts Atlanta. Strasburg failed in his first attempt at No. 16, allowing four runs in 4 2/3 innings in a 7-1 loss to San Francisco. Mike Foltynewicz (5-5, 4.37) is up for the Braves.


STARTING STRONG


Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy (5-3, 3.05) looks to provide Baltimore with another quality start in a game at San Francisco. In five outings since finally getting a shot in the big league rotation, the 23-year-old is 3-2 with a 3.00 ERA, including quality starts in his past two games despite limited pitch counts. Last time out, he struck out nine over six innings of two-run ball in a 10-2 win over the White Sox. Matt Cain (4-6, 5.16) is up for the Giants.

STRIPLING TO THE RESCUE


Ross Stripling (3-3, 3.79) is back in the Dodgers' rotation and tries to provide more strong innings in a start against Pittsburgh. Stripling was pulled seven innings into a no-hitter in his major league debut April 8 but was removed from the rotation in May to limit his innings. He returned to starting with five shutout innings against Boston on Aug. 6, and may be a pivotal piece for Los Angeles' banged-up pitching staff down the stretch. Ivan Nova (8-6, 4.83) makes his second start with Pittsburgh since being acquired from the Yankees.


LEFTY REINFORCEMENT


Seattle turns to rookie left-hander Ariel Miranda (1-0, 6.00) in a start against Oakland while it chases an AL wild-card spot. The 27-year-old Cuban was acquired from Baltimore for Wade Miley last month and got his first major league win in a surprise appearance Tuesday by pitching the 15th inning of a 6-5 victory over Detroit. The A's will send out their own rookie left-hander in Sean Manaea (3-7, 4.58).

 

[CNOTES]

Cardinals slugger Matt Holliday breaks right thumb on HBP
August 12, 2016


CHICAGO (AP) St. Louis left fielder Matt Holliday has a broken right thumb and is out indefinitely after getting hit by a pitch in the Cardinals' 4-3, 11-inning loss to the Cubs.


Reliever Mike Montgomery plunked the seven-time All-Star with a 94 mph fastball on a 1-1 count with two outs and nobody on in the 10th on Thursday night.


Holliday immediately grabbed his right hand. He walked to first base accompanied by the trainer before leaving the field.


An X-ray showed the break. Holliday wouldn't say if he felt his season was over. He'll see a hand specialist Friday and says it's ''super disappointing but it's part of sport, unfortunately.''


St. Louis is 13 games behind the Cubs in the NL Central but is in the wild-card hunt.


Montgomery said ''it wasn't on purpose'' and he was just trying to pitch inside.

 

[CNOTES]

Unlike Jeter, A-Rod leaves Yankees without fans' love
August 12, 2016


NEW YORK (AP) Alex Rodriguez's time with the New York Yankees will be remembered for one World Series title, two MVP awards and countless controversies.


And for him not being Derek Jeter.


''When I'm amongst Yankee fans and the conversation turns to him, he's not held with great fondness,'' said Marty Appel, author of ''Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees from Before the Babe to After the Boss.''


''There was just something about the way he related to people over the years that fell short of a warm embrace, whether it was body language or dating celebrities,'' said Appel, a former Yankees media relations director and television producer. ''The rank-and-file lunch-box-carrying people just never really took to him.''


Perhaps the most talented and notorious player of his era, Rodriguez is set to play his final game for the Yankees on Friday night at home against Tampa Bay. New York plans to release A-Rod after the game, even though the team must pay him about $7 million for the rest of this season and $20 million more next year.


''I think it's going to be a crazy, electric stadium. I think there will be plenty of applause and there will be plenty of boos because people love to hate him,'' said ''Bald'' Vinny Milano of the Yankee Stadium Bleacher Creatures, who became an A-Rod fan after meeting him at a charity event. ''There are always going to be Yankees fans who hate the guy, no matter what his on-field accomplishments were, no matter how great of a player he was on the field. Outside influences affect their opinion of the guy - whether they're right, wrong or indifferent. They attack his personality or his attitude. But if you look at baseball only, there's no way you can't say he's one of the best who ever played the game.''


Mariano Rivera got a sendoff tour, leaving the Yankee Stadium mound for the final time in tears when Jeter and Andy Pettitte removed him three years ago, setting off a thunderous 4-minute ovation.


Jeter, like Rivera a five-time World Series champion, got another round-the-league farewell and hit a game-winning single versus Baltimore on his final swing at Yankee Stadium in September 2014, raising both arms in triumph.


Mark Teixeira is still starting and will remain with the team until the end of the season after announcing this will be the final season.


Rodriguez, usually Yin to Jeter's Yang, has been told pretty much to hit the road quickly with his .199 average as the Yankees turn to youth. He is being given a position as an adviser to mentor prospects next year, and his goodbye takes place with an undertone of good riddance.


''My job description does not entail a farewell tour,'' manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday, explaining Rodriguez's disappearance from the lineup.


A-Rod, who turned 41 last month, has hit .283 with 351 homers and 1,095 RBIs for the Yankees, helping lead them win their 27th Series title in 2009 but often failing in other postseasons.


But for some fans, he will never be in the same category as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra and Jeter.


A-Rod's career was tainted by his 2009 admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs while with Texas from 2001-03 and his season-long suspension in 2014 for violations of baseball's drug agreement and labor contract. Fans at ballparks on the road held up signs deriding him as ''A-Roid'' and ''Cheater.''


Before the World Series title, he was considered an automatic October out, his stature diminished by an 8-for-59 (.136) postseason funk from 2004-07 that included 18 consecutive hitless at-bats with runners in scoring position. And he leaves with just six postseason RBIs in his last 79 at-bats.


Still, he did hit .365 with six homers and 18 RBIs in the 2009 postseason. He did have 13 consecutive seasons with at least 30 homers and 100 RBIs, seven of those years with the Yankees. And 1,578 of his 3,114 hits and a majority of his 696 home runs have been for New York.


He was on the field for spring training workouts at sunrise, perhaps the hardest worker on a team of proven professionals. He became a 14-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove shortstop and the 1996 AL batting champion. He trails only Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) in home runs, and his 2,084 RBIs are second to Aaron's 2,297 since RBIs became an official statistic.


But Rodriguez was never just about baseball.


He made tabloid headlines for his divorce; dating Madonna, Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz and Torrie Wilson; for sunbathing shirtless in Central Park; walking through a Toronto hotel lobby with a blond stripper; participating in high-stakes celebrity poker games; selling his Miami house for $30 million; and living in a Manhattan condominium with tax abatement.


There were the lawsuits, later dropped, against Major League Baseball; the Major League Baseball Players Association, Yankees head team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.


''Who brought more shame to the franchise? How many Yankee immortals sued the team doctor? The players association? Baseball itself?'' said broadcaster and baseball historian Keith Olbermann, whose family had Yankees season tickets from 1972-2012. ''Reggie (Jackson) got to three World Series in five seasons. Billy Martin? Seven in 15, right? Alex's era with the Yankees is one of the most barren in franchise history. There will be no reason for the fans to recall him fondly or even positively.''


Even before Rodriguez was dealt to the Yankees by Texas in February 2004, he often was in the center of a storm. His record $252 million, 10-year contract with the Rangers in December 2000 put A-Rod in a permanent spotlight. In the April 2001 issue of Esquire, he transformed from Jeter's friend to frenemy.


''Jeter's been blessed with great talent around him. He's never had to lead,'' Rodriguez was quoted as saying. ''You go into New York, you wanna stop Bernie (Williams) and (Paul) O'Neill. You never say, `Don't let Derek beat you. He's never your concern.'''


Former manager Joe Torre's 2009 book with Tom Verducci said some teammates referred to Rodriguez as ''A-Fraud'' and compared A-Rod's supposed obsession with Jeter to the movie ''Single White Female.'' That same year, Details magazine ran a photo of Rodriguez kissing his reflection in a mirror. Always concerned about his appearance, Rodriguez always emerged from the showers fully clothed in the clubhouse at new Yankee Stadium, never wanting to be seen getting dressed.


A-Rod famously was called out for interference when he swatted at Boston pitcher Bronson Arroyo's glove and knocked the ball loose during the 2004 AL Championship Series, three months after Arroyo hit Rodriguez with a pitch, causing A-Rod and catcher Jason Varitek to spark a brawl.


Rodriguez's decision to opt out of his $252 million contract became public during the final game of Boston's 2007 World Series victory. His record $275 million, 10-year deal to stay with the Yankees was finalized on the same day the Mitchell Report on drugs in baseball was released.


With A-Rod's body broken down from six trips to the disabled list since 2008 and his skills diminished, the Yankees have no use for him.


In making his announcement last weekend, Rodriguez admitted he's ''been to hell and back, and made every mistake in the book.''


His place in history will be a permanent debate.


''If he had any kind of personal epiphany at the end it came, like any Shakespearean tragic hero, too late,'' Olbermann said. ''Macbeth was still a villain. This guy, too.''

 

[CNOTES]

Friday's Diamond Notes
August 12, 2016



Hottest team: Cubs (10-0 last 10, 13-1 last 14)
The Cubs dodged a major bullet against the Cardinals in the first of their four-game set last night. Carlos Martinez was one strike away from getting out of a three-run sixth, while Matt Carpenter was one bases-loaded hit away from making matters look bleak in the 11th. Chicago got what it needed all night and is leading a charmed life as it looks for an 11th consecutive win. Rival St. Louis had to put Matt Adams on the disabled list entering this series and then lost Matt Holliday to a broken hand when he was hit by a pitch in the 10th. Aledmys Diaz is also still out, so the Cubs are definitely facing a depleted rival in Friday's matinee, but -180 sure is steep, even with Jake Arrieta (13-5, 2.59) on the mound. Adam Wainwright (9-6, 4.34), has already pitched in two wins against the Cubs this season, so the Cardinals (+160) may be enticing despite their wounded state. Chicago closer Aroldis Chapman has pitched the last two nights and hasn’t pitched in three straight since June 4-6, the only time the Yankees did that with him this season. Key setup man Pedro Strop also went on the DL Thursday after suffering a knee injury, so Joe Maddon may have to be creative with his bullpen if Jake Arrieta can’t duplicate his last effort, where he worked eight shutout innings at Oakland. Wainwright comes off one of his worst performances of the season, losing 6-3 to Atlanta.


Coldest team: Angels (0-7 last seven)
The Angels aren’t having any fun on this road trip. After being swept out of town by the Mariners and Cubs, they hit Cleveland on Thursday and found starter Jhoulys Chacin had absolutely nothing to offer. In a rain-filled 14-4 loss, Chacin lasted 1.1 innings, allowing seven runs, while middle reliever Brett Oberholtzer was later touched up for six runs in 1.2. The Indians banged out 14 hits. On the bright side, Mike Trout did hit his 22nd homer and the Angels showed no quit by stringing together some hits in the ninth, but they’ll be an underdog (+135) against the Tribe (-145) again. The number isn’t as significant as one would think, likely because lefty starter Tyler Skaggs (1-0, 2.04) might be their best chance at finally tasting a road victory on this trip. Cleveland’s Carlos Carrasco (7-6, 3.17) has lost his last three decisions, seeing his ERA balloon from 2.31 in that span.

Hottest pitcher: Stephen Strasburg (15-2, 2.80 ERA)
This designation is out of respect for what he’s done all season. After all, the NL’s wins leader isn’t exactly riding a wave of positive momentum. He’s 2-2 over his last four starts and comes off his shortest outing of the season, failing to get out of the fifth in giving up four runs on eight hits against the Giants. Strasburg remains the leader in the clubhouse for the NL Cy Young, so it’s no surprise the Nationals are the heaviest favorite (-260) on Friday’s card against Atlanta, who he beat for his first victory of 2016. Mike Foltynewicz (5-5, 4.37) defeated St. Louis’ Wainwright in his last start, helping the Braves cash as +190 dogs, so you know they’ll get some love with books offering +230 here. Foltynewicz allowed one run on six hits against the Cards and may not have to face Bryce Harper, who has missed the last three games with a stiff neck and remains questionable.


Coldest pitcher: Anibal Sanchez (6-11, 5.88 ERA)
We’re taking the body of work into account here too, since Sanchez has actually been terrific in August, surrendering a single run in each of his two starts. He beat the White Sox and Mets at home, so the degree of difficulty increases significantly here since he’ll be facing a loaded Rangers lineup that has averaged six runs over the last five games. Sanchez has a 7.38 road ERA and has won just two of eight decisions outside of Comerica Park, with the only win that came in a start coming way back on April 6. If you believe that the 2.70 ERA and 17 strikeouts over his last three starts is Sanchez turning the corner, the +180 the Tigers are getting at most books against Texas (-200). Yu Darvish is a perfect 5-0 with a 3.60 ERA against the Tigers, though he hasn’t seen them in more than two years. Despite no wins since coming off the DL, Darvish has pitched very well. The Rangers have the third-best home mark (35-18) in baseball behind Chicago (40-17) and Baltimore (39-17).


Biggest UNDER run: Orioles (8-3, last 11, 24-5 last 29)
After managing just three runs over the first three losses in its series at Oakland and going scoreless over the first three frames on Thursday, Baltimore put together a pair of big innings and held on for a 9-6 win. Mark Trumbo’s grand slam, his league-leading 32nd homer of the season, provides hope that the O’s can snap out of their funk that has led to so many low-scoring games over the last month, a stretch that dates to the weekend before the All-Star break. The Birds are getting great pitching, but have collectively slumped outside of the long ball, an issue that could be exacerbated by this trip to San Francisco, where Madison Bumgarner looms Saturday and Johnny Cueto goes Sunday. While those guys have been slumping themselves, you can understand that the best chance Baltimore (-122) will have to win from an odds perspective will be tonight’s game, which matches talented 23-year-old Dylan Bundy (5-3, 3.05) and veteran Matt Cain (4-6, 5.16). Bundy has surrendered three earned runs or less in each of his last four starts, which is more significant since he’s only made five. Meanwhile, Cain has pitched 10 shutout innings over his last two starts, both wins. The under is 18-7-1 in Giants games over the last 26. The total opened at 8 here, but has slipped to 7.5 at most shops.


Biggest OVER run: Phillies (6-0 last six, 8-1 last nine)
The Phillies have put together some of the season’s most heinous offensive numbers and didn’t help post more than two consecutive ‘overs’ until early June. At that point, they did have a 22-10 over run, taking advantage of the low bar often set by their low-scoring start, but they’ve taken things to another level of late. Only one under has come in during a Phils game this entire month, so it will be fun to see if the bats keep producing in spite of their pitching continuing to fade as the Rockies come to town. Colorado scored 12 runs in Arlington on Thursday and will have ace Jon Gray (8-5, 4.26) on the mound, while Philadelphia counters with rookie Jake Thompson (0-1, 12.46), who was blown up by the Padres in his ML debut, suffering a 9-7 loss in San Diego last Saturday. The total has been set at 8.5.


Matchup to watch: Rays at Yankees
Alex Rodriguez’s final game (with the Yankees) is drawing major attention and will certainly create an event atmosphere at Yankee Stadium. Ironically, dealing star relievers Chapman and Andrew Miller has done little to derail New York’s shot at the second AL Wild Card. After consecutive wins at Boston, they’ll open play just 3.5 games behind the Red Sox in that race, which means Joe Girardi is doing the right thing in “playing to win” and limiting A-Rod to DH duties as opposed to letting him finish out on the field. Whether Rodriguez catches on elsewhere remains to be seen, but the fact the Bronx should be rocking makes it surprising to see bookmakers dismiss any potential homefield advantage, installing Tampa Bay (-125) as a road favorite behind MLB loss leader Chris Archer (6-15, 4.26). Archer does have a great history against New York and CC Sabathia (6-9, 4.18) has largely struggled over the last few months, but it’s still a surprise to see the Yanks (+110) as a ‘dog here. Then again, it’s unlikely closer Dellin Betances would be available since he’s worked the last two nights and hasn’t pitched three straight since May 4-6.


Betcha didn’t know: Seattle's Angel Miranda will pitch in his first big-league ballpark not named Safeco Field. That might not sound like much since he's a rookie, but because the 27-year-old Cuban defector has quite the story, it makes his taking the mound in Oakland quite interesting. Miranda was considered one of the top pitchers in his native land and has a similar story of coming over as many Cubans who seeked out a better life, getting caught trying to escape multiple times before finally making it to Haiti to establish residency. The Orioles signed him in 2015, developed him for over a year and unleashed him in Seattle for his major league debut back on July 3. Despite the Mariners touching him up for three runs on four hits in two innings, their front office liked what they saw so much that they traded fellow southpaw Wade Miley for him. Since it sent down slumping former star prospect Taijuan Walker, Seattle is clearly counting on Miranda to emerge as a factor at the back end of their rotation down the stretch. It will be interesting to see how he fares, but he was strong in his first start, pitching six innings of two-run ball against Boston's big bats. Miranda picked up a no-decision in a 3-2 loss, but got his first MLB win this past Tuesday despite coming out of the bullpen against Detroit to give up a homer in the top of the 15th when the Mariners bailed him out by beating K-Rod. The books have a Mariners squad that has won an AL-best six straight games listed as an underdog (+115) at the A's (-130), who just won three of four against, but of course, Baltimore. Sean Manaea will pitch for Oakland.


Biggest public favorite: Rockies (-140) at Phillies


Biggest public underdog: Pirates (+150) at Dodgers


Biggest line move: Rangers (-170 to -200) vs. Tigers

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Friday, August 12




CHW 1
KC 2
Royals' starting pitcher Danny Duffy does it again

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel


Friday, August 12




Arizona @ Boston


Game 977-978
August 12, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 16.930
Boston
(Price) 13.589
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-240
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+205); Over


San Diego @ NY Mets


Game 957-958
August 12, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Clemens) 15.533
NY Mets
(Verrett) 13.171
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+135); Under


Baltimore @ San Francisco


Game 979-980
August 12, 2016 @ 10:15 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Bundy) 16.254
San Francisco
(Cain) 14.279
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-125); Under


Cincinnati @ Milwaukee


Game 959-960
August 12, 2016 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 16.842
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 12.594
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-105); Under


Pittsburgh @ LA Dodgers


Game 961-962
August 12, 2016 @ 10:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 16.842
LA Dodgers
(Strpling) 15.333
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+145); Under


Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees


Game 963-964
August 12, 2016 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 16.805
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 12.953
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-125); Over


Houston @ Toronto


Game 965-966
August 12, 2016 @ 7:07 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Musgrve) 15.756
Toronto
(Liriano) 16.945
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-125); Over


LA Angels @ Cleveland


Game 967-968
August 12, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 13.805
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 15.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-150); Over


Detroit @ Texas


Game 969-970
August 12, 2016 @ 8:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 16.438
Texas
(Darvish) 17.236
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-205
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-205); Over


Kansas City @ Minnesota


Game 971-972
August 12, 2016 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Ventura) 14.945
Minnesota
(Gibson) 13.928
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+100); Under


St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs


Game 951-952
August 12, 2016 @ 2:20 pm


Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wnwrght) 15.486
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 16.594
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-185
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-185); N/A


Seattle @ Oakland


Game 973-974
August 12, 2016 @ 10:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Miranda) 15.486
Oakland
(Manaea) 13.982
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+115); Under


Atlanta @ Washington


Game 953-954
August 12, 2016 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 12.803
Washington
(Strasburg) 16.805
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-270
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-270); Over


Chicago White Sox @ Miami


Game 975-976
August 12, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 14.087
Miami
(Cashner) 13.107
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+125); Over


Colorado @ Philadelphia


Game 955-956
August 12, 2016 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 13.609
Philadelphia
(Thompson) 15.087
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+125); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Friday, August 12


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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games


7:05 PM
COLORADO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Colorado


7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games at home


7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games


7:07 PM
HOUSTON vs. TORONTO
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston


7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. NY METS
San Diego is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. BOSTON
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CLEVELAND
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels


7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MIAMI
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Miami
Chi White Sox are 4-13 SU in their last 17 games on the road
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games at home


8:05 PM
DETROIT vs. TEXAS
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 14 games on the road
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 12 games


8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City


8:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 16 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games


10:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home


10:15 PM
BALTIMORE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 20 of Baltimore's last 25 games
Baltimore is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
San Francisco is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
San Francisco is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet


Friday, August 12


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ST LOUIS (60 - 55) at CHICAGO CUBS (72 - 41) - 2:20 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 60-55 (-5.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-55 (-5.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-9 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 32-22 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 23-14 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 59-40 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-9 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WAINWRIGHT is 162-94 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 78-47 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 42-18 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 30-13 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 161-93 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 82-38 (+29.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1560-1664 (-264.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 835-777 (-158.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 387-360 (-85.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 817-835 (-148.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1503-1577 (-239.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1142-1237 (-205.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 750-811 (-185.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 102-96 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-5 (+1.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)


ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 13-7 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.288.
His team's record is 20-10 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-14. (-2.1 units)


JAKE ARRIETA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ARRIETA is 6-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.2 units)


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ATLANTA (43 - 72) at WASHINGTON (67 - 46) - 7:05 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
STRASBURG is 18-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 18-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 25-33 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-19 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 150-125 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 149-124 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 94-84 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 112-97 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 74-56 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-0 (+6.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)


MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.


STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRASBURG is 8-7 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 10-11 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-10. (-0.7 units)


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COLORADO (56 - 59) at PHILADELPHIA (53 - 63) - 7:05 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. JAKE THOMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 117-175 (-48.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-63 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-62 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-37 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 26-24 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-30 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 26-24 (+11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-30 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 99-102 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+1.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)


JON GRAY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GRAY is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.790.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


JAKE THOMPSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.


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SAN DIEGO (49 - 65) at NY METS (57 - 57) - 7:10 PM
PAUL CLEMENS (R) vs. LOGAN VERRETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 12-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
SAN DIEGO is 39-38 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-33 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 57-57 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 29-29 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 57-57 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 36-41 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 44-42 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 12-23 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 12-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 21-25 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 0-6 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-2 (+1.2 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)


PAUL CLEMENS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.


LOGAN VERRETT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.


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CINCINNATI (46 - 67) at MILWAUKEE (51 - 62) - 8:10 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. JIMMY NELSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 109-166 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 109-166 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 24-49 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-27 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-27 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 541-624 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 409-368 (+58.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 226-194 (+35.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
BAILEY is 19-5 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 29-48 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-51 (-26.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-5 (+0.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)


HOMER BAILEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAILEY is 4-8 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 9-12 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-10. (-0.4 units)


JIMMY NELSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NELSON is 3-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)


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PITTSBURGH (57 - 55) at LA DODGERS (64 - 50) - 10:10 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. ROSS STRIPLING (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 41-47 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 155-120 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 45-24 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 155-120 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 173-128 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 91-61 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 35-22 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NOVA is 18-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 158-123 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 12-18 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 61-48 (-3.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 44-40 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 (+3.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


IVAN NOVA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.


ROSS STRIPLING vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.


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TAMPA BAY (46 - 67) at NY YANKEES (58 - 56) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 46-67 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-31 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-43 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 4-13 (-10.1 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-43 (-22.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-37 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARCHER is 7-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 2-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 1-10 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 611-702 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-4 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)


CHRIS ARCHER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ARCHER is 5-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 0.921.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.4 units)


C.C. SABATHIA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SABATHIA is 13-14 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 19-20 (-6.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-19. (-3.4 units)


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HOUSTON (60 - 55) at TORONTO (65 - 50) - 7:05 PM
JOE MUSGROVE (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 60-55 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 61-79 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-39 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 47-52 (-18.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-30 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 29-33 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 73-39 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 41-19 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)


JOE MUSGROVE vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.


FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)


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LA ANGELS (49 - 65) at CLEVELAND (64 - 48) - 7:10 PM
TYLER SKAGGS (L) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 49-65 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-30 (-14.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 12-26 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 46-64 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-48 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-17 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-26 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 809-809 (+52.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 294-223 (+47.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 136-123 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 72-71 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CARRASCO is 18-33 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 18-33 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 12-22 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 6-17 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 1-7 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)


TYLER SKAGGS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SKAGGS is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


CARLOS CARRASCO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CARRASCO is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.05 and a WHIP of 0.773.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)


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DETROIT (61 - 53) at TEXAS (68 - 48) - 8:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 0-14 (-14.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 61-112 (-40.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
SANCHEZ is 4-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 4-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 68-48 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 37-16 (+25.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 35-18 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 24-9 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 24-14 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 67-45 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 48-33 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 51-33 (+21.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 26-21 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 27-16 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 30-25 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 61-53 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 56-50 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 44-37 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 35-30 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.93 and a WHIP of 1.743.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)


YU DARVISH vs. DETROIT since 1997
DARVISH is 5-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)


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KANSAS CITY (55 - 59) at MINNESOTA (46 - 69) - 8:10 PM
YORDANO VENTURA (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-38 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-33 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-32 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
GIBSON is 17-7 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 161-131 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-13 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-16 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 113-97 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 89-73 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-69 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-33 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-35 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-20 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 121-138 (-37.8 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 44-68 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-54 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 48-70 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 22-46 (-19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-29 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)


YORDANO VENTURA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VENTURA is 2-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)


KYLE GIBSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GIBSON is 5-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 5-3 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.2 units)


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SEATTLE (60 - 53) at OAKLAND (51 - 64) - 10:05 PM
ARIEL MIRANDA (L) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 136-139 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 128-135 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 39-57 (-21.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 59-75 (-27.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 762-689 (-110.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SEATTLE is 357-332 (-83.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 113-104 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 119-158 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-22 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 61-80 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-28 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 25-36 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 114-150 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-49 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 24-39 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-5 (-0.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)


ARIEL MIRANDA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.


SEAN MANAEA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MANAEA is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)


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CHI WHITE SOX (54 - 60) at MIAMI (60 - 54) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS RODON (L) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-30 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-41 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-44 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-7 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 32-21 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 96-84 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.


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


CARLOS RODON vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.


ANDREW CASHNER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.


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ARIZONA (48 - 66) at BOSTON (61 - 52) - 7:10 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 48-66 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 13-23 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 47-65 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 74-134 (-44.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 28-69 (-32.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CORBIN is 1-8 (-7.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 29-27 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 46-42 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-11 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 7-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
BOSTON is 139-136 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 642-579 (-82.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 112-113 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-47 (-20.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 124-123 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-21 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BOSTON is 54-60 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 11-13 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 2-7 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)


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


PAT CORBIN vs. BOSTON since 1997
CORBIN is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


DAVID PRICE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PRICE is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)


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BALTIMORE (64 - 50) at SAN FRANCISCO (65 - 49) - 10:15 PM
DYLAN BUNDY (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 57-82 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-57 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1114-942 (+107.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 85-44 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-23 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-20 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 64-50 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 59-42 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 47-36 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-24 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-23 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 61-48 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.


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


DYLAN BUNDY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.


MATT CAIN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
CAIN is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

 

[CNOTES]

MLB betting cheat sheet and odds: Reed between the lines


Sunday sees Cincinnati Reds starter Cody Reed return to action, which could mean a nice payday for over bettors.


We break down all the betting notes you need to handicap this weekend's MLB series, including Cody Reed - one of baseball's most predictable starting pitchers - climbing the hill in Milwaukee against the Brewers on Sunday.


Au Revoir, A-Rod


One of baseball’s most polarizing players says farewell Friday night as New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez plays his final game in pinstripes. He’ll go toe-to-toe with Tampa Bay Rays starter Chris Archer, against whom he has a pair of home runs - but no other hits - in 15 all-time at-bats. Rodriguez is +450 to hit a home run in the game, and -650 to go without one.


Are the Rangers For Real?


The Texas Rangers remain one of the most enigmatic teams in baseball. They’ve won bettors a league-high 2,551 units through 116 games, yet own the worst run differential (-1) of any of the six division leaders. They come into this weekend’s three-game series with the visiting Detroit Tigers on an incredible 1-9-2 O/U run; Saturday starter, lefty Cole Hamels, is 1-4 O/U in his last five.

Reed Between the Lines


Sunday sees Cincinnati Reds starter Cody Reed return to action, which could mean a nice payday for over bettors. Reed is a whopping 7-1-1 O/U this season, with teams combining to score an average of better than 11 1/2 runs in Reed’s nine major-league starts heading into the weekend. A Brewers/Over parlay is a solid play, with the Reds having lost all nine of Reed’s starts.


Hitting Notes


* Rangers catcher Jonathan Lucroy may not have helped boost his team above the total since arriving in Arlington, but he has been a major contributor to the team’s recent winning ways. The trade-deadline acquisition has four homers and six RBIs in eight games since joining the Rangers, who are 6-2 in those contests.


* The Houston Astros are a much better play when Jose Altuve is knocking in runs. Altuve drove in three runs in Thursday’s 15-7 triumph over the Minnesota Twins, giving bettors who chose Houston and the over plenty to celebrate. The Astros are 12-6 SU and 13-4-1 O/U in 18 games when Altuve plates multiple runs in a game.


Pitching Notes


* Bettors waiting for David Price to turn things around may be better off looking elsewhere for the rest of the season. Price has lost the third-most units of any pitcher in the majors (-$1,041), allowing opponents to hit .270 off him. He has just one victory in his last nine starts overall, with Boston going 2-7 in that span.


* On the other end of the spectrum, few pitchers have had bettors smiling more than Detroit rookie Michael Fulmer. The new Tigers ace has limited opponents to two or fewer runs in 12 of his last 14 starts, a major contributor to his second-place rank in units won ($1,369). He’ll start Sunday against host Texas.

Totals Trend


The Toronto Blue Jays have played to the under in nine of their last 11 games and have the worst O/U record in the majors at 45-65-5. That stretch includes four straight unders earlier this month against the Houston Astros, who visit Rogers Centre for a three-game set beginning Friday night.


Friday's Weather Report


* There is a 65 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms in the Cleveland area for Friday's meeting between the Indians and the Los Angeles Angels. There will also be a 10-15 mph wind blowing straight out to right field. The total is currently set at 8.0.


* There will be some thunderstorms in the area around Wrigley Field on Friday evening for Game 2 between the Chicago Cubs and the rival St. Louis Cardinals. The system will bring with it a 60 percent chance of rain showers and a 5-10 mph wind blowing out to center. The total is currently OFF.


* The Atlanta Braves will be in Washington, D.C. to take on the Nationals on Friday evening and there is a 20-30 percent chance of thunder showers. There will also be a 5-10 mph wind blowing out the center field. The total is currently set at 7.5.


* There is a 40 percent chance of some thunder showers in The Bronx for Friday's meeting between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays. The total is currently set at 8.5.


* The Arizona Diamondbacks are in Boston this weekend for an interleague series against the Red Sox and they could also be up against a thunderstorm on Friday night. There is a 50 percent chance of rain and a 5-10 mph wind blowing out to right field. The total is currently set at 9.5.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Short Sheet


Friday, August 12

St Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 PM ET
St Louis: 13-4 SU in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
Chicago: 97-113 SU off a one run win over a division rival

Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 PM ET
Atlanta: 2-10 SU after a loss by 6 runs or more
Washington: 12-6 SU as a home favorite of -200 or more

Colorado at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET
Colorado: 20-40 SU after allowing 8 runs or more
Philadelphia: 16-9 SU after 5 or more consecutive road games


San Diego at NY Mets, 7:10 PM ET
San Diego: 12-6 SU when playing on Friday
New York: 8-16 SU against NL West opponents

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 PM ET
Cincinnati: 24-49 SU in night games
Milwaukee: 14-7 SU revenging a one run loss to opponent


Pittsburgh at LA Dodgers, 10:10 PM ET
Pittsburgh: 44-16 SU against NL West opponents
Los Angeles: 8-12 SU after 3 or more consecutive overs


Tampa Bay at NY Yankees, 7:05 PM ET
Tampa Bay: 10-25 SU when the total is 8.5 to 10
New York: 30-13 SU after 3 straight games where they committed no errors


Houston at Toronto, 7:05 PM ET
Houston: 0-7 SU after a game where they had 6 or more extra base hits
Toronto: 80-41 SU after 2 or more consecutive home games

LA Angels at Cleveland, 7:10 PM ET
Los Angeles: 49-36 SU on road after a game where the BP threw 6 or more innings
Cleveland: 13-23 SU after having won 2 of their last 3

Detroit at Texas, 8:05 PM ET
Detroit: 0-14 SU as a road underdog of +175 to +200
Texas: 24-9 SU at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 PM ET
Kansas City: 27-19 SU after 2 or more consecutive home games
Minnesota: 10-22 SU at home when the total is 7 to 8.5


Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 PM ET
Seattle: 13-4 SU after 6 or more consecutive home games
Oakland: 21-31 SU at home when the total is 7 to 8.5


Chicago White Sox at Miami, 7:10 PM ET
Chicago: 15-30 SU when the total is 8 to 8.5
Miami: 19-7 SU against left-handed starters

Arizona at Boston, 7:10 PM ET
Arizona: 7-1 SU in road games after having won 4 of their last 5
Boston: 41-47 SU at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Baltimore at San Francisco, 10:15 PM ET
Baltimore: 16-31 SU after 2 or more consecutive road games
San Francisco: 36-20 SU at home when the money line is +125 to -125