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Baseball Capsules
August 3, 2016


BALTIMORE (AP) Dylan Bundy took a no-hitter into the sixth inning for the second game in a row, Pedro Alvarez hit two of Baltimore's four solo homers and the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Tuesday night in a duel between AL division leaders.


Making his fourth career start, Bundy allowed one hit and a walk over seven sparkling innings against a potent lineup featuring newcomers Carlos Beltran and Jonathan Lucroy.


Bundy (4-3) retired the first 10 batters before issuing a fourth-inning walk to Ian Desmond, who was thrown out trying to steal as Beltran struck out. Elvis Andrus ended the rookie's no-hit bid with a clean line drive up the middle with two outs in the sixth.


Bundy outpitched Yu Darvish (2-3), who allowed three homers for only the second time in 90 major-league appearances.


MARINERS 5, RED SOX 4


SEATTLE (AP) - Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run eighth inning, Edwin Diaz got his first major league save and Seattle overcame a four-run deficit.


Cano capped the comeback with his 24th homer to right field off newly acquired Red Sox reliever Fernando Abad (1-5).


Donn Roach (2-0) pitched two innings for the win.


Top Red Sox prospect Andrew Benintendi entered as a pinch-hitter for his major league debut and went 0 for 2, striking out to end the game.


TIGERS 11, WHITE SOX 5


DETROIT (AP) - Miguel Cabrera hit his third home run in two games, Victor Martinez also went deep and Detroit won its seventh straight.


Cabrera had three RBIs, and Anibal Sanchez (5-12) won for the first time as a starter since April 28 - a span of 11 starts. He allowed one run and six hits in six innings.


Avisail Garcia homered twice and Todd Frazier hit his 30th for Chicago.


James Shields (3-6) held the Tigers scoreless for the first four innings, then got hit hard in the fifth. He had allowed only five runs in his previous four starts combined.

CUBS 3, MARLINS 2


CHICAGO (AP) - Jason Hammel threw six scoreless innings, Dexter Fowler had three hits and Chicago beat Miami ace Jose Fernandez.


Hammel (11-5) extended Chicago's scoreless streak to 24 innings before the bullpen overcame Pedro Strop's shaky seventh. Aroldis Chapman hit 104.4 mph in a perfect ninth as the Cubs won for the sixth time in seven games.


Fernandez (12-6) allowed three runs and eight hits over six innings, losing consecutive starts for the first time since his 2013 rookie season.


Hammel, who gave up four hits, threw 80 pitches before being lifted for a pinch-hitter.


PHILLIES 13, GIANTS 8


PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Aaron Altherr had a homer and five RBIs, Maikel Franco homered and went 4 for 4 and Philadelphia used a five-run eighth inning to beat San Francisco in a wild game.


Altherr broke a tie with a two-run single in the eighth, Cameron Rupp hit a three-run homer and Cesar Hernandez added four hits for the Phillies, who blew a six-run lead before rebounding to hand the NL West-leading Giants their 12th loss in 16 games since the All-Star break.


Will Smith (1-4), who was acquired from Milwaukee on Monday to bolster San Francisco's bullpen, started the eighth with a strikeout before giving up an infield single to pinch-hitter Odubel Herrera and a double off the wall in right to Hernandez. Smith was lifted for Sergio Romo, who surrendered the go-ahead single up the middle to Altherr.


Hector Neris (4-3) pitched a scoreless eighth to earn the victory.

REDS 7, CARDINALS 5


CINCINNATI (AP) - Scott Schebler's three-run homer in the ninth inning rallied Cincinnati over St. Louis.


Brandon Moss and Tommy Pham hit solo homers in the eighth for a 5-4 lead, but the Cardinals couldn't hold on.


Seung Hwan Oh (2-2) escaped a bases-loaded threat in the eighth, but gave up a pair of singles to start the ninth. Schebler connected for his second homer of the season and first game-ending shot.


Jumbo Diaz (1-1) fanned Oh with the bases loaded in the top of the ninth to keep it 5-4.


METS 7, YANKEES 1


NEW YORK (AP) - Jacob deGrom pitched seven scoreless innings, Alejandro De Aza and Travis d'Arnaud homered off Masahiro Tanaka and New York Mets' offense woke up in a Subway Series win.


Jay Bruce went 0 for 4 and took a pair of called third strikes in his Mets debut, but his new team scored its most runs since July 7 and won for the second time in seven games.


DeGrom (7-5) escaped a two-out jam in the first by striking out Didi Gregorius, then got out of runners-at-the-corners trouble in the second by fanning Tanaka.


Tanaka (7-4) lasted 6 1/3 innings and allowed eight hits and seven earned runs.

BLUE JAYS 2, ASTROS 1


HOUSTON (AP) - R.A. Dickey threw seven solid innings and Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion homered for Toronto.


Bautista hit his 300th career homer in the third to put Toronto up 1-0.


Dickey (8-12) allowed one run on six hits with five strikeouts. Lance McCullers (6-5) allowed two runs on seven hits with six strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings before leaving with discomfort in his right elbow.


Jason Grilli pitched the ninth for his second save with Toronto and his fourth overall.


ROYALS 3, RAYS 2


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Salvador Perez hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning that carried Kansas City.


Perez's 16th homer came off Xavier Cedeno (3-3) after a single by Eric Hosmer. It lifted the Royals to their 12th win in their last 13 games against Tampa Bay.


Chris Young (3-8) got the win in relief, and Kelvin Herrera pitched the ninth for his third save.

NATIONALS 10, DIAMONDBACKS 4


PHOENIX (AP) - Wilson Ramos hit a three-run homer to break a fifth-inning tie, leading Washington over Arizona.


Ramos connected for his 16th home run with two outs off Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray (5-11). Chris Heisey followed with a solo shot.


Tanner Roark (11-6) struck out six, walked two and allowed three runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings.


ROCKIES 7, DODGERS 3


DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez had four RBIs and three hits, Jon Gray labored through five shutout innings and surging Colorado beat Los Angeles.


Colorado has won 10 of 12 to reach the .500 mark. The surprising Rockies moved within 3 1/2 games of the second NL wild card, with three teams between them and Miami.


Gray (8-4) struck out six and allowed two hits and two walks. Brandon McCarthy (2-2) allowed three runs and five walks in three innings.


PIRATES 5, BRAVES 3


ATLANTA (AP) - Jung Ho Kang doubled in the tiebreaking run in a four-run sixth inning to lead Gerrit Cole and Pittsburgh.


Matt Kemp went 0 for 4 and ended the game with a strikeout in his Atlanta debut.


Cole (7-6) struck out four and allowed seven hits, two walks and two runs - one earned - in five innings.


Tony Watson earned his first save since April 22, 2015.


Mike Foltynewicz (4-5) allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings.


TWINS 10, INDIANS 6


CLEVELAND (AP) - Rookie Max Kepler homered for the fourth time in two games and Minnesota beat Cleveland after nearly blowing an eight-run lead.


Kepler hit his fourth two-run homer of the series in the third inning, two batters after Brian Dozier's two-run shot. The Twins also scored four times in the fourth against Carlos Carrasco (7-5).


Ryan Pressly (6-5), who retired Napoli with two on to end the sixth, pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings.

ANGELS 5, ATHLETICS 4


ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Matt Shoemaker pitched seven solid innings and Jett Bandy and Jefry Marte hit home runs for Los Angeles.


Oakland starter Sean Manaea (3-6) held the Angels in check until the fifth, when shortstop Andrelton Simmons singled before Bandy drilled a two-run homer to tie it.


Shoemaker (6-11) allowed two runs, six hits and three walks. He has a 1.03 ERA in his last seven starts at home.


Cam Bedrosian struck out the side in the ninth to earn his first career save.


BREWERS 3, PADRES 2


SAN DIEGO (AP) - Ryan Braun hit a tiebreaking homer in his return to the lineup, Zach Davies won for the ninth time in 10 decisions and Milwaukee beat San Diego.


Davies (9-4) limited the Padres to two runs and six hits over 5 2/3 innings. Tyler Thornburg worked the ninth for his third save.


Luis Perdomo (5-5) was charged with three runs and 10 hits in 6 2/3 innings while throwing a career-high 113 pitches.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack


— Dallas backup QB Kellen Moore broke his ankle Tuesday.


— Free agent QB Nick Foles has same agent as Jason Garrett; he makes sense for Cowboys as their new backup QB.


— Moore had been the only left-handed QB on an NFL roster.


— Baseball is hard: Astros’ rookie 3B Alex Bregman started his career in a 1-32 slump.


— Mike Napoli has now homered in four consecutive games.


— Yasiel Puig is in the minor leagues, playing for Oklahoma City. Curious to see if the Dodgers deal him.


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: NFL trends to ponder


Some NFL trends to ponder………..


13) Indianapolis is 8-0 as a home underdog the last four years. Colts are 53-43 last six years, despite being -25 in turnovers. 17 of Colts’ last 21 divisional games stayed under the total. Colts were 2-4 vs spread in division LY, after being 11-0-1 previous two years.


12) Bradley is 12-36 as Jaguars’ coach, 5-12-1 as a home underdog; would guess he has to show significant progress this year, or else. Over is 20-12 in their last 32 road games. 107 turnovers in their last 96 games (-25) is simply too many.


11) Reid is 31-17 as Chiefs’ coach; KC was 9-23 the two years before he arrived- they are +29 in turnovers under Reid, 8-2 as road favorites. Under is 30-16-2 in their home games the last six years.


10) Rams head west with their last winning season in 2003. Last three years, Rams are 3-9-1 vs spread in games with spread of 3 or less points. Under is 23-12-2 in their last 27 road games. They’ve sold 70,000 season tickets, so enthusiasm is there, but the Rams need a more productive offense.


9) Miami’s last winning season was in 2008; they’re -39 in turnovers since then. Over last eight years, they’re 11-26 as home favorites. Dolphins are 2-10 against spread in divisional road games the last four years.


8) How did Mike Zimmer not get a head coaching job until he was 50? Vikings are 9-2 as home favorite, 10-3 as road underdog under Zimmer. Minnesota is 18-14 SU under Zimmer despite finishing #27/#29 in ypg and with only a +4 turnover ratio.


7) Patriots went 11-5 the year Brady got hurt in Week 1 and was out for year, playing Matt Cassel at QB. Pats are 75-21 in regular season the last six years, with +98 TO ratio in those 96 games. Last eight years, Patriots are 14-5-1 as an underdog.


6) Giants are 19-29 the last three years, finishing #29/#32 in yards allowed last two years. Last five years, Giants are 10-5-1 coming off a loss as a favorite. Not sure how you justify firing a Hall of Fame head coach but keeping both coordinators.


5) Jets were +6 in turnovers LY, after being -39 in Rex Ryan’s last three years; they’re 7-2 as home underdogs last three years. Last eight years, Gang Green is 6-1 as a home dog in AFC games. Jets have been ranked #11 or better in yards allowed the last seven years.


4) Ran into four bikers in an elevator in Las Vegas who were all wearing Raiders’ gear; they insist Oakland will make playoffs this year, so we’ll take their word for it. Oh, you want stats?
Oakland was +1 in turnovers LY, plus for first time since 2008. They’re 6-13 as home favorites last eight years, 4-15 in games with spread of 3 or less points last four years. Remember, the biker gang says they’re making the playoffs.


3) Eagles are -35 in turnovers last five years, have third coach in last four years, with rookie QB who is expected to “redshirt” this year. What if Bradford has a great year? He isn’t old; what would happen to Wentz?
Last six years, Philly is 0-8 as a home underdog; they’re 3-8-1 vs spread in NFC East home games last four years- they’re 11-3 as an NFC East road underdog. Road team is 31-16-1 in their divisional games last eight years.


2) Tomlin is 92-52 in regular season, only 6-5 in playoffs; they were #10 in special teams LY, first time in four years they were in top 20. Steelers are 11-6 as home favorites the last three years, 14-9-2 in last 25 games as an underdog.


1) Chargers are 5-8 as home underdogs last four years; 8-15 as road favorites last eight years. Under is 28-18-1 in their home games the last six years., 28-20 in their games overall last three years. Philip Rivers isn’t getting any younger, ya know?

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up


Wednesday, August 3


National League
Giants @ Phillies
Cueto is 0-2, 4.50 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under. Giants are 10-1 in his road starts.


Nola is 1-4, 10.64 in his last seven starts; over is 9-2-1 in his last 12. Phillies are 2-7 in his home starts.
Giants lost eight of last nine road games; eight of their last 11 games stayed under. Phillies are 6-9 in last 15 games. Eight of last ten Philly home games stayed under.


Pirates @ Braves
Locke is 1-1, 9.75 in his last three starts; over is 12-2 in his last 14. Pirates are 4-6 in his road starts.


Whalen makes MLB debut here; he was 0-1, 1.93 in three AAA starts, after going 7-3, 2.49 in 18 starts in AA Southern League.
Pirates lost six of last eight road games; seven of last eight Pirate road games stayed under. Atlanta is 6-12 in last 18 games; four of last six Atlanta games stayed under.

Cardinals @ Reds
Wacha is 4-0, 4.24 in his last seven starts; over is 12-3 in his last 15. Cardinals won four of his last five road starts.
Reed is 0-5, 9.08 in his last seven starts (over 6-0-1); he is 0-2, 8.40 in three home starts.
Cardinals lost their last three games, with last six going over total. Cincinnati is 11-5 in its last 16 games; four of Reds’ last five games stayed under the total.
Marlins @ Cubs
Koehler is 2-0, 1.93 in his last two starts; five of his last seven went over. Marlins are 5-7 in his road starts.


Lackey is 1-5, 5.73 in his last eight starts; his last three starts stayed under total. He is 0-3, 4.95 in his last three home starts.
Marlins are 6-8 in their last 14 games; five of last seven Miami games went over. Cubs won seven of last eight home games. Under is 12-3 in last 15 games at Wrigley Field.

Dodgers @ Rockies
Stewart allowed five runs in five IP (95 PT) in his first MLB start June 30.
Anderson is 3-0, 3.70 in his last four starts (under 7-2). Colorado won his last three home starts.
Dodgers lost six of last nine road games; over is 7-3-1 in LA’s last 11 road games. Colorado won ten of last 12 games; under is 11-4-2 in their last 17 games.

Nationals @ Diamondbacks
Scherzer is 2-0, 1.61 in his last four starts; his last six stayed under. Washington is 8-5 in his road starts.
Godley is 1-1, 6.48 in his last three starts; four of his five starts went over.
Nationals won five of last seven games; five of last seven Washington games stayed under. Arizona lost 11 of last 14 games; over is 11-2-1 in last 14 games at Chase Field.

Brewers @ Padres
Guerra is 4-1, 1.66 in his last seven starts (under 6-1); Brewers are 6-1 in his home starts.
Jackson is 1-1, 5.71 in three starts for the Padres (under 2-1).
Brewers won seven of last nine games; under is 11-5 in their last 16 games. San Diego is 5-10 in last 15 games; under is 9-5 in their last 14 games.


American League
Rangers @ Orioles
Hamels is 3-0, 1.69 in his last three starts; over is 10-4-1 in his last 15. Rangers are 7-3 in his road starts.


Gausman is 1-3, 4.88 in his last five starts; under is 10-3 in his last 13. Orioles won his last three home starts.


Rangers won seven of last 10 games; four of their last five games stayed under. Baltimore lost five of last seven games; under is 8-0-1 in their last nine home games.
White Sox @ Tigers
Sale is 0-2, 4.74 in his last three starts; five of his last seven stayed under. Chicago is 7-2 in his road starts.
Fulmer is 2-0, 3.21 in his last five starts; Detroit won all four of his home starts. Over is 10-6 in his starts this season.


White Sox lost ten of last 12 road games; five of last seven Chicago road games went over. Detroit won its last eight games; four of last five Tiger games went over.

Royals @ Rays
Volquez is 1-1, 4.26 in his last three starts; under is 7-4 in his last 11 starts. Royals are 3-6 in his road starts.


Odorizzi is 2-0, 0.87 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under. Rays are 5-7 in his home starts.
Royals lost 18 of last 26 games- they’re 3-18 in last 21 games not started by Duffy; eight of last ten KC road games stayed under. Tampa Bay won four of last six home games; under is 15-4 in Rays’ last 19 games.

Twins @ Indians
Duffey is 0-2, 13.50 in his last three starts; over is 10-2-1 in his last 13. Minnesota is 3-5 in his road starts.


Bauer is 0-2, 7.29 in his last four starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Indians won four of his last five home starts.
Twins are 9-5 in last 14 games; over is 11-4 in Minnesota’s last 15 road games. Cleveland lost last two games, allowing 22 runs; over is 9-2-2 in their last 13 home games.

Blue Jays @ Astros
Estrada is 1-1, 4.70 in his last four starts (over 3-1); Toronto won four of his last five road starts.


McHugh allowed eight runs in 1.2 IP last start after winning his previous two starts (2-0, 1.50). Over is 3-0-1 in his last four starts. Houston won seven of last eight home starts.
Blue Jays won four of last five road games; over is 4-2-1 in last seven Toronto games. Houston lost six of last eight games; under is 11-4-1 in last 16 Astro home games.


A’s @ Angels
Graveman is 4-1, 3.16 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Oakland won five of his last six road starts.
Weaver is 2-1, 3.57 in his last four starts; over is 7-2-1 in his last ten. Angels are 4-6 in his home starts.
Oakland lost its last four games; under is 6-4-2 in their last 12 road games. Angels won nine of last 11 home games; four of their last five games stayed under.


Red Sox @ Mariners
Porcello is 6-0, 2.85 in his last six starts; three of his last four stayed under. Red Sox are 3-5 in his road starts.


Iwakuma is 5-1, 3.57 in his last six starts; over is 7-2 in his home starts– Mariners won his last six home outings.
Red Sox are 4-8 in their last 12 games; nine of last ten Boston road games stayed under. Seattle lost four of last six games; five of their last seven games went over the total.


Interleague
Bronx @ Mets
Green is 1-2, 8.59 in three starts this year (over 2-0-1).


Matz is 1-4, 3.48 in his last five starts; under is 7-1-2 in his last ten. Mets lost his last three home starts, scoring five runs.
Bronx lost five of last six games; over is 16-5 in last 21 Bronx road games. Mets lost nine of last 12 home games; over is 5-1-1 in last seven Met games.

Teams’ record when this pitcher starts
SF-Phil– Cueto 17-4; Nola 8-12 (1-7 last 8)
Pitt-Atl– Locke 9-9 (4-1 last 5); Whalen 0-0
StL-Cin– Wacha 11-10; Reed 0-7
Mia-Chi– Koehler 9-12; Lackey 11-10
LA-Col– Stewart 0-1; Anderson 5-4 (4-0 last 4)
Wsh-Az– Scherzer 13-9; Godley 3-2
Mil-SD– Guerra 11-5; Jackson 1-2
Tex-Balt– Hamels 16-5; Gausman 7-11
Min-Clev– Duffey 7-10; Bauer 8-8
Chi-Det– Sale 14-6 (0-3 last 3); Fulmer 14-2
KC-TB– Volquez 12-10; Odorizzi 10-12
Tor-Hst– Estrada 10-8; McHugh 9-21
A’s-LA– Graveman 10-10 (8-1 last 9); Weaver 8-12
Bos-Sea– Porcello 16-5 (8-0 last 8); Iwakuma 12-9
NYM-NYY– Matz 10-9 (1-4 last 5); Green 1-2


Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
SF-Phil– Cueto 6-21; Nola 9-20
Pitt-Atl– Locke 5-18; Whalen 0-0
StL-Cin– Wacha 5-21; Reed 4-7
Mia-Chi– Koehler 7-21; Lackey 7-21
LA-Col– Stewart 0-1; Anderson 2-9
Wsh-Az– Scherzer 8-22; Godley 2-5
Mil-SD– Guerra 3-16; Jackson 1-3


Tex-Balt– Hamels 4-21; Gausman 7-18
Min-Clev– Duffey 7-17; Bauer 4-16
Chi-Det– Sale 7-20 (3 of last 4); Fulmer 4-16
KC-TB– Volquez 7-22; Odorizzi 4-22
Tor-Hst– Estrada 6-18; McHugh 13-8
A’s-LA– Graveman 4-20; Weaver 7-20
Bos-Sea– Porcello 7-21; Iwakuma 3-21
NYM-NYY– Matz 5-19; Green 2-3


Umpires
SF-Phil– Underdogs won 7 of last 9 LBarrett games.
Pitt-Atl– Underdogs won 7 of last 9 Little games.
StL-Cin– Seven of last ten Barry games stayed under.
Mia-Chi– Underdogs are 6-4 in last ten Foster games.
LA-Col– Five of last seven Baker games stayed under.
Wsh-Az– Road team won 7 of last 9 Ripperger games.
Mil-SD– Under is 9-4-1 in last 14 Fairchild games.


Tex-Balt– 4 of last 5 Scheurwater games went over.
Min-Clev– 6 of last 8 Gonzalez games stayed under.
Chi-Det– Over is 6-1-1 in last 8 Porter games.
KC-TB– Last six Drake games stayed under the total.
Tor-Hst– 10 of last 12 Miller games went over total.
A’s-LA– Last seven Cederstrom games stayed under.
Bos-Sea– 7 of last 9 DeJesus games went over.


NY-NY– Favorites won 8 of last 11 Lentz games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Wednesday, August 3


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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
MIAMI vs. CHI CUBS
Miami is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi Cubs's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chi Cubs's last 15 games at home


3:40 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN DIEGO
Milwaukee is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games


3:40 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington


7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 10 games when playing Baltimore
Texas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing Texas
Baltimore is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Texas


7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PHILADELPHIA
San Francisco is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco


7:05 PM
NY METS vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Mets's last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home


7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TAMPA BAY
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games


7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota


7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh


7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


8:10 PM
TORONTO vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Houston
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Toronto
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto


8:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 16 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Colorado's last 16 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland


10:10 PM
BOSTON vs. SEATTLE
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Boston's last 25 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Seattle's last 25 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games

 

[CNOTES]

MLB (PROFESSIONAL)


DUNKEL'S HIGHLIGHTED GAME


Texas at Baltimore - Wednesday August 3, 2016
The Rangers look to bounce back from last night’s 5-1 loss in the series opener and come into tonight’s contest with a 10-1 record in Cole Hamels last 11 starts during game 2 of a series. Texas is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Texas (-110).


LA Dodgers
@
Colorado
Game 913-914
August 3, 2016 @ 8:40 pm


Dunkel Rating: LA Dodgers
(Stewart) 14.889
Colorado
(Andrson) 17.682
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Colorado
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: LA Dodgers
-130
11
Dunkel Pick: Colorado
(+110); Over


Texas
@
Baltimore
Game 915-916
August 3, 2016 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Texas
(Hamels) 15.853
Baltimore
(Gausman) 12.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Texas
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Baltimore
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas
(-110); Over


Minnesota
@
Cleveland
Game 917-918
August 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Minnesota
(Duffey) 13.941
Cleveland
(Bauer) 16.761
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Cleveland
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Cleveland
-190
9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland
(-190); Under


Chicago White Sox
@
Detroit
Game 919-920
August 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 15.558
Detroit
(Fulmer) 16.550
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Detroit
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Detroit
-125
8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit
(-125); Under


Kansas City
@
Tampa Bay
Game 921-922
August 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Kansas City
(Volquez) 15.807
Tampa Bay
(Odrizzi) 14.891
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Kansas City
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Tampa Bay
-130
7
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City
(+110); Over


Miami
@
Chicago Cubs
Game 901-902
August 3, 2016 @ 2:20 pm


Dunkel Rating: Miami
(Koehler) 14.613
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 17.595
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Chicago Cubs
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Chicago Cubs
-190
No Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs
(-190); N/A


Toronto
@
Houston
Game 923-924
August 3, 2016 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Toronto
(Estrada) 16.793
Houston
(McHugh) 13.833
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Toronto
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Houston
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto
(-105); Over


Washington
@
Arizona
Game 903-904
August 3, 2016 @ 3:40 pm


Dunkel Rating: Washington
(Scherzer) 15.739
Arizona
(Godley) 14.288
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Washington
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Washington
-240
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington
(-240); Over


Oakland
@
LA Angels
Game 925-926
August 3, 2016 @ 10:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Oakland
(Grveman) 16.440
LA Angels
(Weaver) 13.938
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Oakland
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: LA Angels
-125
9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland
(+105); Under


Milwaukee
@
San Diego
Game 905-906
August 3, 2016 @ 3:40 pm


Dunkel Rating: Milwaukee
(Guerra) 13.820
San Diego
(Jackson) 16.856
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: San Diego
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Milwaukee
-140
8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego
(+120); Under


Boston
@
Seattle
Game 927-928
August 3, 2016 @ 10:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Boston
(Prcello) 14.187
Seattle
(Iwkuma) 16.250
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Seattle
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Boston
-120
8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle
(+100); Under


San Francisco
@
Philadelphia
Game 907-908
August 3, 2016 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: San Francisco
(Cueto) 12.580
Philadelphia
(Nola) 15.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Philadelphia
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: San Francisco
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia
(+155); Under


NY Mets
@
NY Yankees
Game 929-930
August 3, 2016 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: NY Mets
(Matz) 17.613
NY Yankees
(Green) 15.580
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: NY Mets
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: NY Mets
-135
No Total
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets
(-135); N/A


Pittsburgh
@
Atlanta
Game 909-910
August 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Pittsburgh
(Locke) 14.910
Atlanta
(Whalen) 13.829
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Pittsburgh
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Pittsburgh
-185
No Total
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh
(-185); N/A


St. Louis
@
Cincinnati
Game 911-912
August 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: St. Louis
(Wacha) 16.893
Cincinnati
(Reed) 14.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: St. Louis
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: St. Louis
-135
9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis
(-135); Under

 

[CNOTES]

Pro Baseball Trend Report


MIAMI (57 - 50) at CHICAGO CUBS (65 - 41) - 2:20 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 380-440 (+40.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1553-1664 (-271.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 831-777 (-162.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 241-304 (-73.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 814-835 (-151.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1496-1577 (-246.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1137-1237 (-210.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 743-811 (-192.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 98-96 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-3 (+1.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)


TOM KOEHLER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KOEHLER is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)


JOHN LACKEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
LACKEY is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.66 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)


WASHINGTON (63 - 44) at ARIZONA (43 - 64) - 3:40 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. ZACK GODLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 146-123 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 145-122 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 109-95 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 73-56 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 16-4 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 43-64 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 12-24 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 17-37 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 7-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 2-14 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ARIZONA is 3-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-63 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 29-49 (-18.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 54-69 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 12-22 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 71-133 (-47.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-39 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


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


MAX SCHERZER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SCHERZER is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.950.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)


ZACK GODLEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GODLEY is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


MILWAUKEE (48 - 57) at SAN DIEGO (46 - 61) - 3:40 PM
JUNIOR GUERRA (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 76-117 (-33.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-46 (-23.8 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.
SAN DIEGO is 29-32 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GUERRA is 11-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GUERRA is 11-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 9-25 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
JACKSON is 52-70 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-3 (+0.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)


JUNIOR GUERRA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GUERRA is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


EDWIN JACKSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
JACKSON is 5-7 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.345.
His team's record is 7-9 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.7 units)

SAN FRANCISCO (61 - 45) at PHILADELPHIA (49 - 59) - 7:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CUETO is 5-11 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 49-59 (+3.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-34 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 783-804 (+27.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 416-402 (+54.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1112-939 (+108.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 589-576 (+51.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CUETO is 17-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 17-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 8-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+2.7 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)


JOHNNY CUETO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CUETO is 1-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 3-8 (-7.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-3.4 units)


AARON NOLA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
NOLA is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 13.51 and a WHIP of 3.003.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

PITTSBURGH (53 - 51) at ATLANTA (37 - 69) - 7:10 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. AARON BLAIR (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 (+2.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)


JEFF LOCKE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LOCKE is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.629.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.7 units)


AARON BLAIR vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BLAIR is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 60.90 and a WHIP of 7.519.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

ST LOUIS (56 - 50) at CINCINNATI (43 - 62) - 7:10 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. CODY REED (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 158-114 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-38 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 423-378 (+53.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 106-161 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 106-161 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 113-170 (-47.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 383-412 (-99.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 49-94 (-29.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-4 (+0.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)


MICHAEL WACHA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WACHA is 5-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.96 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (+0.0 units)


CODY REED vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.


LA DODGERS (59 - 47) at COLORADO (53 - 53) - 8:40 PM
BROCK STEWART (R) vs. TYLER ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 153-120 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 64-72 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 243-250 (-59.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 56-45 (-4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 41-38 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 53-53 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 53-53 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 96-99 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-49 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-4 (+0.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.8 Units)


BROCK STEWART vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.


TYLER ANDERSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.


TEXAS (62 - 45) at BALTIMORE (60 - 45) - 7:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 60-45 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-16 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 55-37 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-32 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-21 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-22 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 60-47 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 62-45 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 54-38 (+26.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-28 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 33-25 (+18.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-42 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 44-31 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 48-31 (+20.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 65-55 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 27-23 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 16-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 16-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 24-11 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 15-6 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 13-5 (+10.0 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. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 5-14 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


COLE HAMELS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HAMELS is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.367.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)


KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)


MINNESOTA (42 - 64) at CLEVELAND (60 - 44) - 7:10 PM
TYLER DUFFEY (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 42-64 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 42-64 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-49 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-15 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 43-24 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 331-342 (+41.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 64-60 (+17.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-13 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-12 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BAUER is 2-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-4 (+6.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)


TYLER DUFFEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DUFFEY is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.10 and a WHIP of 1.130.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)
TREVOR BAUER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997


BAUER is 1-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 2-7 (-7.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

CHI WHITE SOX (51 - 55) at DETROIT (58 - 48) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-28 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-24 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-42 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-48 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 16-3 (+11.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
DETROIT is 30-19 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 53-45 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 34-31 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 35-23 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
FULMER is 14-2 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 13-2 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 43-46 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-4 (+3.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)


CHRIS SALE vs. DETROIT since 1997
SALE is 7-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 8-8 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-8. (-1.9 units)


MICHAEL FULMER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
FULMER is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KANSAS CITY (51 - 55) at TAMPA BAY (42 - 63) - 7:10 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-36 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-31 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 157-127 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 32-23 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 40-18 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 110-94 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 87-71 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 37-23 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 13-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 7-0 (+8.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 28-17 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 21-12 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 42-63 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-13 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-32 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-36 (-16.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-21 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-32 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 25-40 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 25-32 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-49 (-24.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-42 (-25.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-13 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-0 (+5.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 3-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.156.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)


JAKE ODORIZZI vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 7.47 and a WHIP of 1.787.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)


TORONTO (60 - 47) at HOUSTON (56 - 50) - 8:10 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 87-51 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
HOUSTON is 87-51 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-31 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MCHUGH is 35-20 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 29-14 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 16-3 (+11.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 35-18 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 14-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)


MARCO ESTRADA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.1 units)


COLLIN MCHUGH vs. TORONTO since 1997
MCHUGH is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)


OAKLAND (47 - 59) at LA ANGELS (48 - 58) - 10:05 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 115-153 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 16-37 (-18.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-22 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-40 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 91-104 (-28.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 110-145 (-36.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 131-141 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-36 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 48-68 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-39 (-19.5 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.
LA ANGELS are 61-30 (+23.6 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.
WEAVER is 53-23 (+25.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 22-8 (+12.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 106-48 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 41-14 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 106-48 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 99-52 (+34.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 45-57 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 16-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 7-4 (+1.8 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)


KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.05 and a WHIP of 1.076.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)


JERED WEAVER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WEAVER is 14-11 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 18-17 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 23-9. (+12.4 units)


BOSTON (58 - 47) at SEATTLE (53 - 52) - 10:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 207-223 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 76-90 (-24.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 121-118 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 140-157 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-0 (+6.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
IWAKUMA is 19-7 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 36-26 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 11-3 (+7.9 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. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 129-138 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 32-46 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 62-69 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 11-17 (-11.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 121-134 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 44-50 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 67-73 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-74 (-32.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)


RICK PORCELLO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PORCELLO is 6-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.197.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)


HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. BOSTON since 1997
IWAKUMA is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 8.18 and a WHIP of 1.955.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

NY METS (55 - 51) at NY YANKEES (53 - 53) - 7:05 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. CHAD GREEN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)


STEVEN MATZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MATZ is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)


CHAD GREEN vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Wednesday, August 3




TEX 1
BAL 5
Orioles still riding that UNDER train. Toot! Toot!
UNDER is now 18-2 in their last 20 games & 4-0 in Bundy's 4 starts.




WAS 10
ARI 4
Nationals are now 8-1 in Roark's last 9 starts vs teams below .500 and D-Backs are now 1-7 in Robbie Ray's last 8 starts.

 

[CNOTES]

LEADING OFF: Ichiro swings for 3,000; A-Rod on his way out?
August 3, 2016


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


IS THIS THE DAY?


Two hits shy of 3,000, Ichiro Suzuki is expected to start for the Marlins in their Wrigley Field matinee against right-hander John Lackey and the Cubs. Suzuki's 37 hits off Lackey are his most against any pitcher. The Japanese star, who hasn't received much playing time lately because of Miami's talented outfield, struck out as a pinch-hitter Tuesday night.


IS THIS THE END?


Alex Rodriguez could be on his way out after more than a decade of drama in New York. With the Yankees expected to bring up touted catcher Gary Sanchez from the minors before their Subway Series game against the Mets, fans are wondering whether A-Rod will be cut to make roster room. The 41-year-old DH is batting .204 and his playing time has all but disappeared. ''No matter what happens, I'm at peace with myself,'' Rodriguez said Tuesday. ''I think I can contribute. I think I can help out in the clubhouse,'' he added, ''but if not, I have two beautiful daughters waiting for me in Miami.'' The three-time MVP has a $20 million salary this year and is owed $20 million in 2017, the final season of his $275 million, 10-year deal.


AL SHOWDOWN


The Orioles and Rangers continue a series between AL division leaders when Baltimore right-hander Kevin Gausman (2-8, 4.18 ERA) takes on Texas lefty Cole Hamels (12-2, 2.84). Gausman has won just two of 18 starts this season for the AL East-leading O's and lost his only career appearance against Texas. Hamels is 3-0 with a 0.84 ERA since the All-Star break for the AL West leaders.

MARQUEE MATCHUP


White Sox ace Chris Sale (14-4, 3.17 ERA) pitches against Tigers rookie Michael Fulmer (9-2, 2.50) in a matchup of two premier starters. The last time Sale was scheduled to face the Tigers, he was scratched and suspended after cutting up throwback uniforms.

WELCOME TO THE SHOW


Top prospect Andrew Benintendi is scheduled to make his first major league start after joining the Red Sox on Tuesday. The left-handed-hitting outfielder will begin in a left-field platoon with Bryce Brentz following his promotion from Double-A Portland. Benintendi came off the bench Tuesday night and went 0 for 2 in his debut, striking out to end a 5-4 loss at Seattle. He hit .312 with nine homers, 76 RBIs and 16 stolen bases between Class A Salem and Double-A this season and ranks among baseball's top prospects. The 2015 first-round pick is the first Boston player to reach the majors in the season after he was drafted since Fred Lynn in 1974.

NEW CLOSER IN SEATTLE


Edwin Diaz has replaced struggling Steve Cishek and taken over as the Mariners' closer just two months removed from Double-A. Diaz was promoted from Jackson on June 4 and has a 1.73 ERA in 25 appearances. He struck out three in the ninth inning Tuesday night against Boston for his first major league save. ''I like to pitch under pressure. I feel more confident when it's a close game,'' Diaz said. ''I don't know why but I feel really, really good.''

 

[CNOTES]

Wednesday's Diamond Notes
August 3, 2016
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Hottest team: Tigers (7-0 last seven)
Detroit proved a day off couldn’t slow it down, scoring 11 runs for the second consecutive game in trouncing the White Sox 11-5 after being idle on Monday. The Tigers swept Houston out of town with an 11-0 win on Sunday, which came on the heels of breaking out the brooms at Fenway Park to get right back in the thick of the AL wild card race. Miguel Cabrera homered again, cranking out his third in two games and stretching out his run to five homers in the last six games. He’s on a 6-for-9 tear, scoring five runs, and will look to stay hot against Chicago ace Chris Sale (14-4, 3.17 ERA), who will be making his second start since being suspended for cutting up retro jerseys he wanted no part in wearing. Cabrera is 9-for-38 (.237) in his career against Sale, homering twice. The Tigers turn to AL Rookie of the Year candidate Michael Fulmer (9-2, 2.50) and hope to continue their success when he’s been on the mound since they’re 14-2 when he takes the mound, including a perfect 4-0 at Comerica Park.

Coldest team: Athletics (0-4 last four)
Last night’s 5-4 loss to the Angels means the A’s temporarily own baseball’s longest losing streak, as they failed to rally against new closer Cam Bedrosian, who took over with Huston Street landing on the disabled list. Despite a two-run homer from Yonder Alonso and solo shots from Coco Crisp and a sizzling Khris Davis, the A’s struggled with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-4 in leaving seven runners on. Marcus Semien committed a pair of costly errors, but Oakland has a chance to snap the skid considering they’ll be facing an inconsistent Jered Weaver (8-8, 5.14) for the third time this season. Weaver pitched a complete-game three-hitter in Oakland back on June 19 but failed to get out of the fifth inning in Anaheim five days later, ultimately picking up a no-decision in a 7-4 loss. The A’s are countering with Kendall Graveman (7-7, 4.15), who had a string of eight consecutive starts resulting in a victory snapped in a 5-3 loss at Cleveland on July 29. He’s 1-0 against the Angels this season, allowing just four runs in 19.2 innings.

Hottest pitcher: Rick Porcello (14-2, 3.47 ERA)
Although he looked like a bust last season, surrendering a career-high 25 home runs, Porcello has been brilliant in his second year with Boston, winning all five of his April decisions before experiencing a little turbulence in May. That’s also the last month in which he’s experienced a loss, winning his last eight decisions, which included going 5-0 in July. Porcello is coming off his first complete game with the Red Sox, winning in Anaheim by surrendering just two runs on five hits in one of his strongest performances of the season. Porcello has lost a pair of road starts this season but has largely been efficient, utilizing his sinker to get him ground balls and keep him out of much trouble. Porcello beat the Mariners 6-2 in Boston on June 18, striking out six and walking none over six innings. Robinson Cano is batting .368 against him, owning one home run over 19 career at-bats.

Coldest pitcher: Cody Reed (0-5, 7.07 ERA)
Most figured there would be some bumps in the road for the 23-year-old Reed, a former second-round pick with tremendous stuff who was a key part of the Reds parting ways with long-time ace Johnny Cueto, but there would’ve been few takers on him still being winless through his first seven major-league starts. Reed’s longest outing was his first one when he pitched seven innings back on June 18 in Houston. He’s been able to get through six only once since, has given up a homer in six of his seven outings and has been flammable both at home and on the road. Reed will be facing St. Louis for the first time.

Biggest UNDER run: Orioles (18-2 last 20)
After ending a 16-game run of games that failed to reach the posted total with back-to-back OVERS in Toronto, the Birds have gotten tremendous pitching over their last two games and have seen their old friend the UNDER help deliver a pair of wins. The UNDER has now come in nine straight times at Camden Yards and figures to have a strong chance at staying below 8.5 with Cole Hamels (12-2, 2.84) on the mound for the visiting Rangers. Hamels has won his last three starts, compiling an 0.84 ERA in wins over the Cubs and Royals. He’ll be pitching against the Orioles for the first time since receiving a no-decision in a 6-3 Rangers win on April 14 and has been exceptional on the road, coming in 8-1 with a 1.71 ERA in opposing stadiums. Kevin Gausman (2-8, 4.18) started the game that snapped the 16-game UNDER run against the Blue Jays, but has seen it prevail in five of his last seven, including a June 20 4-3 loss at Arlington against these Rangers. These teams conclude their key series tomorrow and won’t see one another again unless both reach the postseason.

Biggest OVER run: Cardinals (6-0 last six)
The Cardinals opened the 10-game road trip they’re currently embarked upon with a rainout in Queens and then scored just four runs in splitting a double-header with the Mets. Since that July 26 twinbill, every one of their contests has featured at least nine runs, though St. Louis has been on the receiving end of most of those lately after losing its third straight on Tuesday. The Reds are vulnerable with Reed on the mound, while the Cards turn to Michael Wacha (6-7, 4.38), who has won four consecutive decisions. The OVER is 5-2 in Wacha’s last seven starts.


Matchup to watch: Dodgers at Rockies
Since we've already covered the Rangers/Orioles showdown between AL division leaders, we'll give this NL West clash some love. Colorado jumped out to a 7-0 lead in taking down L.A. on Tuesday to move within 3.5 games of an NL wild card spot. The Rockies have won 10 of 12 and can climb back over .500 for the first time since May 18 with another victory here. The Marlins and Rangers also come into town on this Colorado homestand, so it will be tested if it is to continue this improbable run towards playoff contention. Rookie lefty Tyler Anderson (3-3, 3.33) will be making his 10th career start while squaring off with the Dodgers for the first time. He's an impressive 3-1 with a 3.47 ERA at Coors Field, giving up just two home runs in 36.1 innings. Righty Brock Stewart (0-1, 9.00) will make his second career start for the Dodgers after losing to the Brewers in his debut on June 29.

Betcha didn’t know: Madison Bumgarner has pitched in a single Giants win since June ended despite taking the mound six times. Although only four of the eight runs he surrendered were earned in Tuesday's 13-8 loss, Bumgarner gave up a season-high 10 hits while matching a season-low by working just five innings. He and Wednesday's starter, Johnny Cueto, had pitched in Giants losses in back-to-back turns in the rotation only once until July 17, but are in danger of having it happen for the third time in four outings if Cueto can't beat the Phillies tonight. Cueto hasn't won a decision since July 6, which includes taking a loss in the All-Star Game. He's been limited to just five innings in two of his last three starts after having that happen only once in his first 18 outings with San Francisco.

Biggest public favorite: Nationals (-230) at Diamondbacks

Biggest public underdog: Athletics (+108) at Angels


Biggest line move: Giants (-190 to -168) vs. Phillies

 

[CNOTES]

A-Rod's time with Yankees could be nearing an end
August 3, 2016


NEW YORK (AP) His time with the New York Yankees drawing near an end following more than a decade of controversy, Alex Rodriguez proclaimed: ''No matter what happens, I'm at peace with myself.''


After trading four veterans and turning their attention toward rebuilding, the Yankees appear to have little or no use for a 41-year-old designated hitter with a .204 batting average, one whose playing time has all but disappeared in the past month.


''I think I can contribute. I think I can help out in the clubhouse,'' Rodriguez said Tuesday, ''but if not, I have two beautiful daughters waiting for me in Miami.''


Four home runs shy of 700, he trails only Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) on the career list. But he may not get there with the Yankees, who want to test youth after giving up hope on the present by dealing Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller, Carlos Beltran and Ivan Nova for 10 prospects, pitcher Adam Warren and two players to be named.


''In maybe the near future, do I see him getting a ton of at-bats?'' manager Joe Girardi said at Citi Field before the Yankees' 7-1 loss to the Mets. ''No, I probably don't, because of some of the changes that we're possibly going to make here.''


Rodriguez pinch-hit in the ninth inning and hit a game-ending flyout to shallow right, just his seventh at-bat since July 22. He has nine homers and 29 RBIs this year, and only four hits in his last 37 at-bats.


Earlier this month, Beltran displaced A-Rod from his DH slot. Touted catcher Gary Sanchez, expected to be called up before Wednesday's game against the Mets in the Bronx, is among the players likely to see time at DH going forward.


Rodriguez has a $20 million salary this year and is owed $20 million in 2017, the final season of his $275 million, 10-year deal. The money makes a trade unlikely, leading to speculation he will be designated for assignment and then released.


''My plans are for him to be there tomorrow with us,'' Girardi said after the game.


Owner Hal Steinbrenner, speaking Tuesday on an ESPN radio show simulcast on the team's YES Network, said decision-makers had not gotten that far.


''I haven't discussed with the baseball people anything about what we're going to be doing in the hours and days to come,'' he said.


''The last two weeks have been about trades, trades, trades,'' he added, before dropping a hint: ''My job is to do what's best for the organization.''


For now, Rodriguez is prepared to mentor while he sits when healthy for the most time since he was a rookie with Seattle in 1994.


''At-bats are going to come if they come,'' he said. ''If they don't, they don't. I know that when I was 18 years old and in a big league clubhouse, it was instrumental to have guidance, to have guys like Edgar Martinez and Jay Buhner to show me the way.''


Sanchez likely isn't the only new face to get playing time. Young outfielder Aaron Judge, sidelined since early July by a knee injury, was activated from the disabled list Tuesday and went 1 for 3 with a double for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. New outfielder Clint Frazier, the top prospect obtained from Cleveland in the Miller deal, was 0 for 3 with three strikeouts in his RailRiders debut.


Second-year pitcher Luis Severino also is back up with the Yankees after impressing last summer and struggling this spring. Greg Bird is expected to take over from Mark Teixeira at first base next year after missing all of 2016 following shoulder surgery.


Ever since the Yankees acquired Rodriguez from Texas before the 2004 season, he has been the center of attention, whether winning his second and third AL MVP awards, admitting in 2009 he used performance-enhancing drugs, helping New York win the World Series later that year or serving a one-year drug-related suspension in 2014.


''I know that the organization has a brighter future today than it did last week, and hopefully I'm part of that equation,'' Rodriguez said. ''But if not, I can accept it very clearly.''

 

[CNOTES]

Jay Bruce goes 0 for 4 in Mets' debut, a day after trade
August 2, 2016


NEW YORK (AP) Jay Bruce stepped into the batter's box for the first time wearing the New York Mets' blue and orange, and the sellout crowd at Citi Field stood and greeted him with cries of ''Bruuuce!'' sounding as if at a Springsteen concert.


''I heard he's kind of a big deal around here,'' the All-Star outfielder said.


A day after he was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds, Bruce went 0 for 4 with a flyout, groundout and two called strikeouts in the New York Mets' 7-1 Subway Series win over the Yankees on Tuesday night.


''I felt a little out of place for the first couple of innings, honestly,'' he said. ''The way we won tonight obviously makes that 0 for 4 a little better.''


Bruce, who reported to the Mets on Tuesday along with returning pitcher Jon Niese, was drafted by the Reds in 2005 and made his big league debut with Cincinnati in 2008. But Cincinnati is among the worst National League teams and decided to deal him for infielder Dilson Herrera and left-hander Max Wotell.


Bruce took uniform No. 19 - Joey Votto's number in Cincinnati - played right field and batted third.


''I know he was nervous,'' Mets manager Terry Collins said. ''Even though he's an experienced major league player and a star in the big leagues, going to a new town and all the hoopla and you want to make an instant impact. But he'll settle in. He's going to make a big difference in our club.''


Collins had tried to relieve any pressure felt.


''You're not the savior. You're a big, big piece,'' Collins recalled telling him.


Bruce is batting .262 with 25 homers and 80s, the most in the NL at the time of the trade.


''There's an instant kind of recharge to the battery, getting in there to a pennant race and playing baseball that matters,'' he said.


Bruce has spent just one game in center field since 2008, so Collins put him in right and pulled Curtis Granderson - whose locker is in the same corner of the clubhouse as Bruce's - from his starting lineup. Alejandro de Aza was in center and hit a go-ahead two-run homer. Michael Conforto was in left and had a pair of doubles.


With Yoenis Cespedes slowed by a quadriceps injury, Collins said the Cuban slugger will be a designated hitter from Wednesday through Sunday, when the Mets play in AL ballparks at the Yankees and Detroit.


Last year, Cespedes' acquisition at the trade deadline sparked the Mets to their first NL pennant since 2000. Collins practically salivated at the thought of Cespedes and Bruce together in the batting order of New York, which entered with an NL-low .238 batting average.


''Tomorrow night when we get Ces' back in there, I'll tell you what, that's going to be a unique looking lineup with those big bats in the middle,'' the manager said.


Bruce received a welcome call from injured Mets captain David Wright. Bruce remembered striking out on the final pitch last September when the Mets clinched the NL East title with a win at Cincinnati and then celebrated.


''One of the dirtiest pitches I've ever been thrown was by Jeurys Familia,'' he said of the Mets closer.


New York had long considered trying to acquire Bruce.


''I feel like I've been getting traded to the Mets for over a year now,'' he said.


The 29-year-old, a three-time All-Star, has a contract that includes a team option for 2017. He's not sure if he wants to live in Manhattan or the suburbs.


''I think New York can be as big and fast as you want it to be. I plan on finding my niche and just being myself,'' he said. ''I'm not going to have a car here, so I'm going to have to use a lot of different modes of transportation.''


Niese also has a housing decision to make. After the Mets traded the 29-year left-hander to Pittsburgh in December for Neil Walker, the second baseman signed a one-year sublease for the pitcher's apartment on Manhattan's Upper East Side.


''Knowing the type of guy Neil is, I highly doubt that he's trashed it,'' Niese said.


Niese, 8-6 with a 4.90 ERA, pitched the final two innings in his return and allowed Didi Gregorius' ninth-inning homer. He joked that he was a boomerang: ''Throw me out and I come right back again.''


He was asked about a comment he made last fall that appeared to criticize the Mets' defense. He was quoted by Pittsburgh-area reporters as saying: ''I'm sure what I'll appreciate more than anything is the way they play defense. I'm looking forward to that.''


''All I really said was that I was excited to pitch in front of the Pirates' defense,'' Niese said Tuesday. ''It's unfortunate the way it got turned around, because it's certainly not what I meant by it.''


Notes: The Mets recalled infielder Ty Kelly and left-hander Josh Edgin from Las Vegas, and they optioned outfielder Brandon Nimmo and right-hander Seth Lugo to the Triple-A team. Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday, with a strained patella tendon in his left knee. Outfielder Justin Ruggiano was put on the 15-day DL with a strained left hamstring.

 

[CNOTES]

Dodgers send Puig to minors to make room for newcomers
August 2, 2016


DENVER (AP) Yasiel Puig's up-and-down career took another turn when the Los Angeles Dodgers sent the outfielder to the minors a day after they couldn't move him before the non-waiver trade deadline.


The Dodgers also optioned pitcher Ross Stripling to Triple-A Oklahoma City to make room for their new additions, outfielder Josh Reddick and reliever Jesse Chavez.


Los Angeles told Puig not to come to Dodger Stadium on Monday ahead of the team's trip to Colorado for a series against the Rockies. Puig complied, and now he has 72 hours to report to the minors.


''The technical move is a designation for the purposes of securing optional waivers,'' Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi said. ''He has not been assigned yet, but our expectation is that he will be assigned to Oklahoma City on Thursday. He will have 72 hours to report, so we expect him to be there by this weekend.''


The Dodgers acquired Reddick and left-hander Rich Hill from Oakland on Monday, as well as Chavez from Toronto. Hill is on the 15-day disabled list with a blister on his pitching hand.


Reddick was in the lineup Tuesday against Colorado, batting fourth and playing right field.


''My main goal right now is to get to know these guys so I can fit in with a new team,'' said Reddick, who hit .296 with eight homers for the Athletics. ''But once the lights come on and that first pitch is thrown, then everybody is on the same page to win.''


Puig was an All-Star in 2014 after a meteoric rise with the Dodgers, who signed the Cuban prospect to a $42 million, seven-year contract in June 2012. He hit 35 homers and drove in 111 runs while batting .305 from 2013-14, but slipped to .255 last season while playing in just 79 games due to hamstring troubles.


Puig has been physically limited and largely inconsistent even when healthy this season, batting .260 with seven homers in 81 games. His on-base-plus-slugging percentage is down to a career-worst .706.


''With Yasiel being reassigned it gives him on opportunity to work on getting better,'' manager Dave Roberts said. ''It's never to be mistaken how much we care for Yasiel and realize he has so much potential. But he needs to continue to work on a routine and being consistent with mechanics and overall growth as a person.


''We expect him to understand that this is not punitive; it's for his growth to ultimately become a better baseball player.''


Zaidi said the Dodgers have told Puig through his representatives that they are doing what is best for the team.


''There are certainly things that we believe he can do better off the field and those have been communicated to him,'' Zaidi said. ''I believe he and his representation understand what we are hoping happens moving forward.''

 

[CNOTES]

Jay Bruce feels 'instant recharge to battery' with Mets
August 2, 2016


NEW YORK (AP) Jay Bruce brought his two large Cincinnati Reds gear bags into the Mets' clubhouse, walked into a filled interview room and pronounced himself in a New York state of mind.


''There's an instant kind of recharge to the battery, getting in there to a pennant race and playing baseball that matters,'' the All-Star outfielder said Tuesday, a day after the Mets acquired him from the Reds. ''The last couple years have been tough.''


Bruce, who reported to the Mets along with returning pitcher Jon Niese, was drafted by the Reds in 2005. Bruce made his big league debut with Cincinnati in 2008 and reached the postseason in 2010, `12 and `13, but the Reds are one of the National League's worst teams and decided to deal him for infielder Dilson Herrera and left-hander Max Wotell.


Bruce took uniform No. 19 - Joey Votto's number in Cincinnati - started in right field and batted third against the Yankees. He drew a standing ovation and cries of ''Bruuuce!'' before his first plate appearance from fans who sounded as if at a Springsteen concert. His first at-bat was a flyout.


''One of the things obviously we told Jay is, look you're not the savior. You're a big, big piece,'' manager Terry Collins said.


Bruce has spent just one game in center field since 2008, so Collins put him in right and pulled Curtis Granderson - whose locker is in the same corner of the clubhouse as Bruce's - from his starting lineup. Alejandro de Aza was in center and Michael Conforto in left.


With Yoenis Cespedes slowed by a quadriceps injury, Collins said the Cuban slugger will be a designated hitter from Wednesday through Sunday, when the Mets play in AL ballparks at the Yankees and Detroit.


Last year, Cespedes' acquisition at the trade deadline sparked the Mets to their first NL pennant since 2000. Collins practically salivated at the thought of Cespedes and Bruce together in the batting order of New York, which entered with an NL-low .238 batting average.


''Tomorrow night when we get Ces' back in there, I'll tell you what, that's going to be a unique looking lineup with those big bats in the middle,'' the manager said.


Bruce received a welcome call from injured Mets captain David Wright. Bruce remembered striking out on the final pitch last September when the Mets clinched the NL East title with a win at Cincinnati and then celebrated.


''One of the dirtiest pitches I've ever been thrown was by Jeurys Familia,'' he said of the Mets closer.


New York had long considered trying to acquire Bruce.


''I feel like I've been getting traded to the Mets for over a year now,'' he said.


The 29-year-old, a three-time All-Star who leads the NL in RBIs, has a contract that includes a team option for 2017. He's not sure if he wants to live in Manhattan or the suburbs.


''I think New York can be as big and fast as you want it to be. I plan on finding my niche and just being myself,'' he said. ''I'm not going to have a car here, so I'm going to have to use a lot of different modes of transportation.''


Niese also has a housing decision to make. After the Mets traded the 29-year left-hander to Pittsburgh in December for Neil Walker, the second baseman signed a one-year sublease for the pitcher's apartment on Manhattan's Upper East Side.


''Knowing the type of guy Neil is, I highly doubt that he's trashed it,'' Niese said.


Niese will pitch out of the bullpen after going 8-6 with a 4.91 ERA in 18 starts and five relief appearances with the Pirates. He joked that he was a boomerang: ''Throw me out and I come right back again.''


He was asked about a comment he made last fall that appeared to criticize the Mets' defense. He was quoted by Pittsburgh-area reporters as saying: ''I'm sure what I'll appreciate more than anything is the way they play defense. I'm looking forward to that.''


''All I really said was that I was excited to pitch in front of the Pirates' defense,'' Niese said Tuesday. ''It's unfortunate the way it got turned around, because it's certainly not what I meant by it.''


Notes: The Mets recalled infielder Ty Kelly and left-hander Josh Edgin from Las Vegas, and they optioned outfielder Brandon Nimmo and right-hander Seth Lugo to the Triple-A team. Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday, with a strained patella tendon in his left knee. Outfielder Justin Ruggiano was put on the 15-day DL with a strained left hamstring.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB MONEYLINE


MLB > (915) TEXAS@ (916) BALTIMORE | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 71 Wins and 43 Losses for the last two seasons (+46.67 units)

MLB > (915) TEXAS@ (916) BALTIMORE | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 36 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (+27.57 units)

MLB > (903) WASHINGTON@ (904) ARIZONA | 2016-08-03 15:40:00 - 2016-08-03 15:40:00
Play AGAINST ARIZONA using money line in All games in home games
The record is 17 Wins and 36 Losses for the this season (-25.15 units)

MLB > (909) PITTSBURGH@ (910) ATLANTA | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST ATLANTA using money line in Home games in night games
The record is 9 Wins and 29 Losses for the this season (-18.7 units)

MLB > (905) MILWAUKEE@ (906) SAN DIEGO | 2016-08-03 15:40:00 - 2016-08-03 15:40:00
Play AGAINST SAN DIEGO using money line in Home games in day games
The record is 9 Wins and 25 Losses for the last two seasons (-19.05 units)

MLB > (917) MINNESOTA@ (918) CLEVELAND | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST CLEVELAND using money line in All games when the total is 9 to 9.5
The record is 10 Wins and 25 Losses for the last two seasons (-19.5 units)


MLB > (913) LA DODGERS@ (914) COLORADO | 2016-08-03 20:40:00 - 2016-08-03 20:40:00
Play AGAINST LA DODGERS using money line in Road games in night games
The record is 39 Wins and 54 Losses for the last two seasons (-32.05 units)


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MLB RUNLINE


MLB > (925) OAKLAND@ (926) LA ANGELS | 2016-08-03 22:05:00 - 2016-08-03 22:05:00
Play AGAINST LA ANGELS in All games in August games
The record is 4 Wins and 25 Losses for the last two seasons (-26.35 units)


MLB > (909) PITTSBURGH@ (910) ATLANTA | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH in Road games vs. right-handed starters
The record is 12 Wins and 25 Losses for the this season (-22.05 units)

MLB > (903) WASHINGTON@ (904) ARIZONA | 2016-08-03 15:40:00 - 2016-08-03 15:40:00
Play AGAINST ARIZONA in Home games vs. right-handed starters
The record is 10 Wins and 31 Losses for the this season (-22.6 units)

MLB > (915) TEXAS@ (916) BALTIMORE | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in Home games in games played on a grass field
The record is 32 Wins and 21 Losses for the this season (+18.95 units)

MLB > (915) TEXAS@ (916) BALTIMORE | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in All games in home games
The record is 32 Wins and 21 Losses for the this season (+18.95 units)

MLB > (903) WASHINGTON@ (904) ARIZONA | 2016-08-03 15:40:00 - 2016-08-03 15:40:00
Play AGAINST ARIZONA in All games vs. right-handed starters
The record is 28 Wins and 49 Losses for the this season (-29.8 units)


MLB > (921) KANSAS CITY@ (922) TAMPA BAY | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST KANSAS CITY in Road games vs. right-handed starters
The record is 18 Wins and 27 Losses for the this season (-22.1 units)


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MLB TOTALS


MLB > (929) NY METS@ (930) NY YANKEES | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Play OVER NY METS on the totalin Road games in August games
The record is 22 Overs and 3 Unders for the last three seasons (+19.15 units)

MLB > (929) NY METS@ (930) NY YANKEES | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Play UNDER NY YANKEES on the totalin Home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 0 Overs and 10 Unders for the this season (+10.05 units)

MLB > (917) MINNESOTA@ (918) CLEVELAND | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in night games
The record is 40 Overs and 19 Unders for the this season (+20.85 units)


MLB > (917) MINNESOTA@ (918) CLEVELAND | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Play OVER CLEVELAND on the totalin Home games against right-handed starters
The record is 56 Overs and 26 Unders for the last two seasons (+28.4 units)

MLB > (923) TORONTO@ (924) HOUSTON | 2016-08-03 20:10:00 - 2016-08-03 20:10:00
Play UNDER HOUSTON on the totalin Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 6 Overs and 19 Unders for the this season (+12 units)

MLB > (915) TEXAS@ (916) BALTIMORE | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Play UNDER BALTIMORE on the totalin All games when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 14 Overs and 29 Unders for the this season (+13.95 units)

 

[CNOTES]

TOP POWER LINES


MLB > (901) MIAMI @ (902) CHICAGO CUBS | 2016-08-03 14:20:00 - 2016-08-03 14:20:00
Line: MIAMI BTB PowerLine: MIAMI-194
Edge On: MIAMI (16)


MLB > (905) MILWAUKEE @ (906) SAN DIEGO | 2016-08-03 15:40:00 - 2016-08-03 15:40:00
Line: MILWAUKEE BTB PowerLine: MILWAUKEE194
Edge On: MILWAUKEE (48)


MLB > (903) WASHINGTON @ (904) ARIZONA | 2016-08-03 15:40:00 - 2016-08-03 15:40:00
Line: WASHINGTON BTB PowerLine: WASHINGTON217
Edge On: WASHINGTON (22)


MLB > (907) SAN FRANCISCO @ (908) PHILADELPHIA | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Line: SAN FRANCISCO BTB PowerLine: SAN FRANCISCO188
Edge On: SAN FRANCISCO (25)


MLB > (915) TEXAS @ (916) BALTIMORE | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Line: TEXAS BTB PowerLine: TEXAS108
Edge On: TEXAS (8)


MLB > (929) NY METS @ (930) NY YANKEES | 2016-08-03 19:05:00 - 2016-08-03 19:05:00
Line: NY METS BTB PowerLine: NY METS148
Edge On: NY METS (25)


MLB > (911) ST LOUIS @ (912) CINCINNATI | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Line: ST LOUIS BTB PowerLine: ST LOUIS204
Edge On: ST LOUIS (70)


MLB > (919) CHI WHITE SOX @ (920) DETROIT | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Line: DETROIT-124 BTB PowerLine: DETROIT-161
Edge On: DETROIT (37)


MLB > (921) KANSAS CITY @ (922) TAMPA BAY | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Line: KANSAS CITY BTB PowerLine: KANSAS CITY-104
Edge On: KANSAS CITY (22)


MLB > (917) MINNESOTA @ (918) CLEVELAND | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Line: MINNESOTA BTB PowerLine: MINNESOTA-169
Edge On: MINNESOTA (13)


MLB > (909) PITTSBURGH @ (910) ATLANTA | 2016-08-03 19:10:00 - 2016-08-03 19:10:00
Line: PITTSBURGH BTB PowerLine: PITTSBURGH221
Edge On: PITTSBURGH (88)


MLB > (923) TORONTO @ (924) HOUSTON | 2016-08-03 20:10:00 - 2016-08-03 20:10:00
Line: TORONTO BTB PowerLine: TORONTO123
Edge On: TORONTO (18)


MLB > (913) LA DODGERS @ (914) COLORADO | 2016-08-03 20:40:00 - 2016-08-03 20:40:00
Line: COLORADO-124 BTB PowerLine: COLORADO-166
Edge On: COLORADO (42)


MLB > (925) OAKLAND @ (926) LA ANGELS | 2016-08-03 22:05:00 - 2016-08-03 22:05:00
Line: LA ANGELS-110 BTB PowerLine: LA ANGELS-123
Edge On: LA ANGELS (13)

 

[CNOTES]

8/02 - Tuesday's Results: 11 - 5 + 8.62


July's Totals: 176- 174 + 37.42 51.76 %
August Totals: 16 - 11 + 7.91 59.25 %


Season's Overal Record : 361 - 343 + 76.99 51.27%


Big Winners Yesterday..... Philadelphia + 218, Cincy + 136, Colorado + 126, Baltimore + 112, Kansas City + 115, Seattle + 155




WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3


GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS


MIA at CHC 02:20 PM

MIA +189


U 8.5




WAS at ARI 03:40 PM


WAS -237


O 8.5




MIL at SD 03:40 PM


SD +131


U 8.0

 

[CNOTES]

*MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, August 3*




*Miami at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 PM ET*
Miami: 21-13 SU as a road underdog of +100 or higher
Chicago: 26-29 SU with a tired bullpen - throwing 13+ innings over the last 3 games

*Washington at Arizona, 3:40 PM ET*
Washington: 16-4 SU in road games when playing on Wednesday
Arizona: 3-12 SU in home games in day games

*Milwaukee at San Diego, 3:40 PM ET*
Milwaukee: 36-44 SU when the money line is -100 to -150
San Diego: 16-13 SU after a loss by 2 runs or less

*San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET*
San Francisco: 34-18 SU after one or more consecutive overs
Philadelphia: 17-26 SU in home games after scoring and allowing 8 runs or more


*Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 7:10 PM ET*
Pittsburgh: 45-24 SU after a win by 2 runs or less
Atlanta: 16-38 SU in home games


*St Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 PM ET*
St Louis: 15-2 SU after 2 straight losses by 2 runs or less
Cincinnati: 7-29 SU as a home underdog of +125 or more


*LA Dodgers at Colorado, 8:40 PM ET*
Los Angeles: 1-9 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +125
Colorado: 26-20 SU after 2 straight games without giving up a stolen base


*Texas at Baltimore, 7:05 PM ET*
Texas: 41-20 SU when the money line is +125 to -125
Baltimore: GAUSMAN is 5-17 SU when the money line is +125 to -125

*Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:10 PM ET*
Minneosta: 14-12 SU as an underdog of +150 or more
Cleveland: 2-9 SU at home when the total is 9 to 9.5


*Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:10 PM ET*
Chicago: 14-28 SU when the total is 8 to 8.5
Detroit: 22-8 SU at home with a money line of -100 to -150


*Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 7:10 PM ET*
Kansas City: 20-6 SU after 4 or more consecutive unders
Tampa Bay: 7-18 SU against AL Central opponents

*Toronto at Houston, 8:10 PM ET*
Toronto: 17-23 SU after 2 or more consecutive road games
Houston: 87-51 SU in home games in games played on a grass field


*Oakland at LA Angels, 10:05 PM ET*
Oakland: 6-22 SU in road games in August games
Los Angeles: 36-22 SU after 3 straight games without giving up a stolen base

*Boston at Seattle, 10:10 PM ET*
Boston: 16-24 SU as a road favorite of -110 or higher
Seattle: 8-0 SU as a home underdog of +100 or higher


*NY Mets at NY Yankees, 7:05 PM ET*
New York: 25-9 SU after 3 or more consecutive overs
New York: 4-10 SU in home games after a loss by 6 runs or more
***************

 

[CNOTES]

Evening Best Bets:


TEX at BAL 07:05 PM


BAL -110


U 8.5




SF at PHI 07:05 PM


PHI +190


O 8.0




NYM at NYY 07:05 PM


NYM -103




MIN at CLE 07:10 PM


CLE -171

O 9.0




PIT at ATL 07:10 PM


PIT -125




CHW at DET 07:10 PM


DET -134


U 8.0




KC at TB 07:10 PM

TB -145




STL at CIN 07:10 PM


CIN +125




TOR at HOU 08:10 PM


HOU +106




LAD at COL 08:40 PM

COL -107


U 11.0




OAK at LAA 10:05 PM


LAA -109




BOS at SEA 10:10 PM

BOS -113

U 8.0

 

[CNOTES]

*MLB


Wednesday, August 3*




*Tigers have won 7 straight and Fulmer's last 4 at home. -129 tonight vs White Sox




Giants 10-1 when Cueto starts on road this season (2.63 ERA).
SF -171 @ PHI tonight




Rangers 27-6 in Hamels starts since coming over from Phillies.
TEX +100 tonight @ BAL*

 

[CNOTES]

Baseball Capsules
August 4, 2016


CHICAGO (AP) Matt Szczur scored on A.J. Ramos' wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 5-4 comeback victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.


The Cubs scored three runs in the inning to sweep the three-game series.


Miguel Montero led off with a double to right and went to third on Javier Baez's single. Ramos (1-1) then walked pinch-hitter Szczur to load the bases. Dexter Fowler made it 3-2 with a sacrifice fly to right, and all the runners advanced.


Kris Bryant struck out looking on a 3-2 pitch for the second out. Anthony Rizzo was intentionally walked to load the bases again, and Ramos walked Zobrist and then unloaded a wild pitch with Willson Contreras at the plate. It was Ramos' second blown save of the season in 33 chances.


Jeff Mathis hit a two-run home run, and Christian Yelich homered and drove in a pair of runs to help the Marlins take a 4-1 lead into the bottom of the eighth.


Chicago cut it to 4-2 in the eighth when Fowler scored on Fernando Rodney's wild pitch.


Justin Grimm (1-0) pitched the ninth inning for the victory. Chicago has won seven of eight.


Miami's Ichiro Suzuki lined out softly to shortstop as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning against John Lackey. The Japanese star remained at 2,998 career hits.


YANKEES 9, METS 5

NEW YORK (AP) - Mark Teixeira hit a tiebreaking, three-run drive off Steven Matz in the second inning for his first home run against a left-hander in more than a year, then got hit by a pitch that sparked a bench-clearing dustup in the Yankees' Subway Series victory.


Chad Green and Matz (8-8) both struggled at the start, and Luis Severino (1-6) came out of the bullpen with 4 1/3 innings of one-hit relief. Another of the Yankees' Kiddie Korps, 23-year-old catcher Gary Sanchez, was called up before the game and got his first big league hit.


In a season-long slump, Teixeira came to the plate in the second with the score 3-all. Following two-out singles by Jacoby Ellsbury and Rob Refsnyder, the switch-hitter lofted the ball over the right-field scoreboard and into the first row of seats at Yankee Stadium for his 10th home run this season and first batting right-handed since July 31 last year against Carlos Rodon of the Chicago White Sox.


When Teixeira batted in the fifth, Matz's first pitch hit him below the left knee. Teixeira got up, started yelling and was walled off by catcher Rene Rivera. Players from both teams came onto the field, but there were no scuffles. Then, during a three-run seventh that opened a 9-4 lead, the Mets had repeated mound meetings with reliever Hansel Robles when Teixeira was on second base, apparently thinking he was trying to steal signs. When Robles walked toward the dugout, he appeared to mutter at Teixeira, who pointed to the side of his helmet.

NATIONALS 8, DIAMONDBACKS 3


PHOENIX (AP) - Max Scherzer struck out 11 in eight innings and had a two-run single in Washington's victory over Arizona.


Washington earned its fourth road series sweep of the season and first since May 30-June 1 at Philadelphia. Arizona lost its fourth straight and sixth in seven games.


Scherzer (12-6) allowed three runs on four hits, giving up two homers, and walked one. He is 3-0 in four starts against the Diamondbacks, the team that drafted him 11th overall in 2006.


Daniel Murphy's sixth-inning solo home run broke a 1-1 tie before Scherzer bounced a single up the middle with the bases loaded and two outs, driving in Anthony Rendon and Danny Espinosa.


Arizona's Zack Godley (3-2) allowed four runs on eight hits in six innings.

ROCKIES 12, DODGERS 2


DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez homered twice before leaving with an apparent ankle injury in Colorado's victory over Los Angeles.


Gonzalez had his 19th multi-homer game of his career with Nos. 22 and 23 this season. He left in the bottom of seventh after he appeared to roll his left ankle at the plate.


Nolan Arenado, Mark Reynolds and DJ LeMahieu also homered for Colorado. The Rockies have won 11 of 13 to move above the .500 mark for the first time since May 18.


Arenado hit a three-run home run, and Reynolds added a two-run shot in a five-run first inning off Los Angeles starter Brock Stewart (0-2). Tyler Anderson (4-3) allowed two runs in seven innings for Colorado.


Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was moved to the 60-day disabled list earlier in the day, and right-hander Louis Coleman (shoulder fatigue) and left-hander Adam Liberatore were also placed on the DL.


PHILLIES 5, GIANTS 4, 12 INNINGS


PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Maikel Franco drove home the winning run with one out in the 12th inning to lift Philadelphia past struggling San Francisco.


Ryan Howard homered among his three hits and Cameron Rupp also connected for Philadelphia. Franco finished with three RBIs, including one on the unusual play that ended the game.


With the bases loaded and one out, Franco lined what appeared to be a clean single into right-center field. But young teammate Aaron Altherr, who was on first base, got so excited about the Phillies winning that he rushed to congratulate Franco without ever touching second base.


Giants catcher Buster Posey noticed the blunder and took a throw at second from right fielder Hunter Pence that technically forced out Altherr. Franco did indeed cross first base, though, so Tommy Joseph scored easily from third and the Giants had no chance at an inning-ending double play.


Posey singled, doubled and drove in three runs for the NL West-leading Giants. They have lost 13 of 17 since the All-Star break.


Luis Garcia (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning for the win. George Kontos (2-2) was the loser.


CARDINALS 5, REDS 4


CINCINNATI (AP) - Brandon Moss singled home two runs in St. Louis' four-run first inning, extending his season-long streak against Cincinnati.


St. Louis sent nine batters to the plate against Cody Reed (0-6) in the first inning, with Moss and Greg Garcia each driving in a pair of runs with singles. Stephen Piscotty added a solo homer, the Cardinals' fifth in two games.


Michael Wacha (7-7) gave up a pair of runs in five innings as he won his fifth straight decision. Seung Hwan Ho gave up a hit in the ninth while earning his eighth save in 10 tries.


The NL Central rivals conclude the series Thursday. The Cardinals have won 18 of their past 22 series, including eight of 11 at Great American Ball Park.


ORIOLES 3, RANGERS 2


BALTIMORE (AP) - Kevin Gausman outpitched Cole Hamels, and Baltimore rode a three-run first inning to a victory over Texas.


Matt Wieters had two RBIs for the AL East-leading Orioles, a major league-best 39-16 at home. Baltimore will seek to complete a three-game sweep on Thursday in a series between first-place teams.


Gausman (3-8) gave up two runs and seven hits in seven innings, striking out seven and walking one. Darren O'Day worked a perfect eighth, and Zach Britton finished for his 33rd save in 33 tries.


Hamels (12-3) yielded three runs and three hits in a rocky first inning, then retired 13 of the next 14 batters without allowing a hit. He gave up three runs, four hits and four walks over seven innings.


TIGERS 2, WHITE SOX 1


DETROIT (AP) - J.D. Martinez broke an eighth-inning tie with a pinch homer on the first pitch he faced since June and Detroit beat Chicago for its eighth straight victory.


Playing for the first time since fracturing his elbow June 16, Martinez hit for James McCann leading off the inning and launched Chris Sale's first pitch into the shrubs above the centerfield fence.


Shane Greene (2-2) got the win after pitching out of a seventh-inning jam, and Francisco Rodriguez finished for his 30th save. Sale (14-5) allowed two runs on six hits in an eight-inning complete game. He walked one and struck out 10.


Justin Morneau homered for Chicago.


RAYS 12, ROYALS 0


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jake Odorizzi had his third consecutive scoreless start, Steven Souza Jr. homered for the first time in two months and Tampa Bay routed Kansas City.


Brad Miller and Kevin Kiermaier also homered for the Rays.


Odorizzi (6-5) allowed two singles, walked two and had six strikeouts in six innings. The right-hander hasn't given up a run in 20 2/3 innings over the three-start stretch. Enny Romero and Ryan Garton completed a two-hitter.


After Evan Longoria had a sacrifice fly, Souza put the Rays up 4-0 on his three-run shot off Edinson Volquez (8-10) in the first. Miller made it 5-0 during the third on his 18th homer. Kiermaier hit a three-run drive off Chien-Ming Wang in a five-run sixth to put the Rays ahead 11-0.


MARINERS 3, RED SOX 1


SEATTLE (AP) - Nelson Cruz, Mike Zunino and Adam Lind hit solo home runs and Seattle beat Boston, handing Rick Porcello his first loss since May.


Cruz hit his 27th homer of the season leading off the second inning, Zunino hit his fifth leading off the sixth and Lind capped Seattle's scoring with his 16th of the season with two outs in the seventh.


They were the only three hits allowed by Porcello (14-3) until Zunino's single in the eighth, but enough to hand the right-hander his first loss since May 17 against Kansas City.


Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma (12-7) rebounded from a season-worst performance against the Chicago Cubs to limit Boston to five hits in 7 1/3 innings. Rookie Edwin Diaz gave up a run in the ninth on Travis Shaw's RBI ground out, but got Sandy Leon for the final out and his second save.


TWINS 13, INDIANS 5


CLEVELAND (AP) - Joe Mauer had four hits and four RBIs, Brian Dozier hit a three-run homer and Minnesota continued its mastery over Cleveland.


AL Central-leading Cleveland fell to 4-8 against last-place Minnesota. The Twins have outscored the Indians 35-16 in winning the first three games of the series. The Indians' lead over Detroit in the AL Central lead has shrunk to two games.


Tyler Duffey (6-8) allowed five runs in six innings. Eddie Rosario had three hits and three RBIs, and Max Kepler had two hits and drove in two runs.


Trevor Bauer (7-5) gave up eight runs - seven earned - in 2 2/3 innings. Mike Napoli homered for the fifth straight game while Tyler Naquin also went deep for Cleveland.


BRAVES 8, PIRATES 4


ATLANTA (AP) - Ender Inciarte broke a tie with an RBI single in the fifth inning and offensively challenged Atlanta had 15 hits in its victory over Pittsburgh.


Atlanta improved to 17-39 at Turner Field, the worst home record in the majors. Pittsburgh, which began the day two games out of a wild-card spot, has lost four five.


Pirates starter Jeff Locke (8-7) blew the four-run lead and was chased on Inciarte's single.


Atlanta scored two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh off Juan Nicasio, taking an 8-4 lead on Adonis Garcia's RBI single, Matt Kemp's sacrifice fly and Erick Aybar's RBI triple.


Braves starter Rob Whalen (1-0), making his first career appearance, gave up four hits, four runs, four walks and struck out five in five innings. Whalen put himself in a 4-0 hole on Matt Joyce's 11th homer, a three-run shot, and a run that scored on a wild pitch.

BLUE JAYS 3, ASTROS 1


HOUSTON (AP) - Josh Donaldson hit two home runs, and Marco Estrada threw seven solid innings in Toronto's victory over Houston.


Jose Bautista hit his second home run in two nights in the sixth as he and Donaldson went back-to-back. Donaldson led off the fourth with a home run to right field before hitting his 27th home run of the season in the sixth. It was Donaldson's third multi-homer game this season.


Estrada (7-4) won his second straight start, allowing one run and four hits with seven strikeouts. Roberto Osuna pitched the ninth for his 23rd save. Collin McHugh (7-8) took the loss.

PADRES 12, BREWERS 3


SAN DIEGO (AP) - Edwin Jackson pitched seven scoreless innings and had an RBI double, and Jabari Blash hit his first major league home run to help San Diego rout Milwaukee.


Jackson (2-2) retired the first 11 batters he faced, and the Brewers didn't put a runner in scoring position until Kirk Nieuwenhuis doubled in the fifth. Jackson signed a minor-league contract with the Padres in June after starting the season in Miami's bullpen. He gave up three runs - two on Ryan Braun's homer - on eight hits and struck out five over eight innings.


Yangervis Solarte also homered for San Diego.


Junior Guerra (7-3) was the loser.