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APNewsBreak: Dodgers, Yankees cut projected luxury tax bills
April 24, 2017


NEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are cutting payroll and their luxury tax bills - just as Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and perhaps Clayton Kershaw near the free-agent market after the 2018 season.


The Dodgers are on track to slice their tax bill by about a quarter this year and the Yankees by two-thirds. The San Francisco Giants also are set to slice their payment in the first season of baseball's new collective bargaining agreement, but the Detroit Tigers are slated to pay more despite saying they want to reduce payroll.


If a team doesn't pay tax in 2018, its tax rate would drop to 20 percent in 2019 - allowing perennially high-spending clubs to sign stars at a lower cost.


''What the market produces is what the market's going to produce,'' baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said.


The Dodgers are forecast to pay a $25.1 million competitive balance tax this year, according to opening-day calculations by the commissioner's office obtained by The Associated Press, down from $43.6 million in 2015 and $31.8 million last year. The Yankees' bill is slated to be just under $9 million, their lowest since the tax began in 2003 and less than one-third of the $27.4 million they owed last season.


''The new CBA has had no influence on my belief that you don't need a 200-plus million dollar payroll to win championships,'' Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said in an email to the AP.


The tax threshold increased from $189 million to $195 million under the new labor contract, and rates were simplified to three levels: 20 percent for first-time payers, 30 percent for those owing for a second straight season and 50 percent for clubs paying three times in a row or more.


A pair of surtaxes were added to discourage high rollers: 12 percent on the amount from $215 million to $235 million this year and a 42.5 percent and 45 percent above that, depending on how many consecutive years a team is paying.


Another change calls for a team more than $40 million above next year's tax threshold of $197 million to have its top draft pick moved back 10 places - with an exception that if a club has a pick among the top six, that would be protected and its second pick would be moved back 10 slots.


The Yankees appear to be trying to get below the threshold in 2018 to reset their tax rate in anticipation of that fall's free-agent class.


''I think it's too early to make a judgment about the success of the new CBA,'' Manfred said. ''I also think that while there's a lot of change in the CBT area in terms of the structure and rates and whatnot, there has been a certain cyclical nature to the CBA over time, irrespective of the change, right? Clubs get to a certain point, they step to go younger, they come down.''


The Dodgers have a major league-high $238 million payroll for purposes of the tax, which uses the average annual values of contracts for players on 40-man rosters and includes $13.96 million per team in benefit costs.


Actual tax is assessed on season-ending payrolls in December.


Los Angeles is projected to pay both new surtaxes. Under transition rules for 2017, the Dodgers' projected tax is at the midpoint of what they would pay under the new rules ($25.58 million) and old ($24.68 million).


Dodgers president Stan Kasten declined comment on the team's payroll and the tax.


With a projected payroll of $216.9 million, Detroit has a tax projected to be $6.8 million, an increase from $4 million. The Tigers pay at a 30 percent rate as an offender for the second straight season while the other teams over the threshold pay at 50 percent because they have been above for three or more consecutive years.


Tigers general manager Al Avila declined comment through club spokesman Craig Hughner.


The Yankees, at $212.9 million, are just under the surtax level. San Francisco is next at $199.6 million, leaving its tax set to decline to $2.3 million from $3.4 million. The Giants could have dropped below the tax threshold entirely, but decided to give reliever Mark Melancon a $62 million, four-year contract.


''The costs add up, as does revenue sharing,'' Giants general manager Bobby Evans.


The Tigers, Yankees and Giants pay at the new calculation because they would have owed more under the old rules: $11.96 million for New York, $8.4 million for Detroit and $4.2 million for San Francisco.


Washington ($188.6 million), St. Louis ($186.5 million) and Boston ($183 million) have room to increase payroll without incurring a tax. The Red Sox would pay at a 50 percent rate after owing $4.5 million last year and $1.8 million in 2015. The others would pay at 20 percent because they have not been over the threshold.

 

[CNOTES]

MONDAY, APRIL 24


GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS


CHC at PIT 07:05 PM


PIT +100


O 8.0


TB at BAL 07:05 PM

BAL +100


O 7.5


CIN at MIL 07:40 PM


U 8.5


MIN at TEX 08:05 PM


MIN +115


O 9.5


KC at CHW 08:10 PM


U 7.5


WAS at COL 08:40 PM


COL +105


O 12.0


SD at ARI 09:40 PM

SD +145


U 9.0


TOR at LAA 10:07 PM


U 8.0


LAD at SF 10:15 PM


SF +135


U 8.0

 

[CNOTES]

MLB roundup: Cubs ring up 14 runs, 17 hits in win
April 24, 2017


PITTSBURGH -- The Chicago Cubs scored early and often against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night, cruising to a 14-3 victory at PNC Park.


The Cubs battered Pirates starter Chad Kuhl and led 10-1 after two innings. Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, and Addison Russell had four of the Cubs' 17 hits. Kris Bryant and Miguel Montero each collected three hits.


Kuhl (1-2) lasted 1 2/3 innings, giving up nine runs and eight hits while walking four.


Cubs starter Brett Anderson (2-0) yielded three runs (one earned) in six innings, allowing five hits and six walks while striking out three.

White Sox 12, Royals 1


CHICAGO -- Matt Davidson homered and drove in four runs, and Miguel Gonzalez allowed only two hits in eight innings as Chicago handed Kansas City its fifth straight loss.


Davidson capped Chicago's eight-run sixth inning with a two-run single after he drove in a run with a single earlier in the inning. Tyler Saladino also tripled in two runs before Todd Frazier followed with a two-run double. Tim Anderson, who had three hits, also had an RBI single in the inning.


The eight-run rally marked the biggest output in one inning by the White Sox since they scored nine in the fifth inning of a 19-2 win over the Texas Rangers on July 3, 2012.

Rockies 8, Nationals 4

DENVER -- Charlie Blackmon hit a go-ahead two-run homer as Colorado overcame a three-run deficit and beat Washington, ending its seven-game winning streak.


The Rockies pulled away with a three-run eighth inning, a rally that began with five straight singles off Blake Treinen. The spree included an RBI from Trevor Story on a broken-bat hit and Tony Wolters' third single. Blackmon picked up his third RBI of the game by grounding into a run-scoring force play to boost the lead to 8-4.


The victory was the fourth straight and seventh in eight games for the Rockies. Their 14-6 record matches the 2011 team for the second-best start in franchise history. The Rockies began the 1997 season 15-5.

Twins 3, Rangers 2


ARLINGTON, Texas -- Phil Hughes limited the damage early, and Brian Dozier delivered the big blow in Minnesota's win over Texas at Globe Life Park.


The Twins won for only the second time in eight games and snapped Texas' season-high four-game winning streak in the opener of a three-game series.


Hughes (3-1) worked around six hits and a walk to limit Texas to two runs in six innings. He is 3-0 on the road this year, and improved to 3-3 lifetime against the Rangers.

Orioles 6, Rays 3


BALTIMORE -- Adam Jones went 3-for-3 and capped the perfect night with a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning that helped Baltimore top Tampa Bay.


The Orioles banged out three homers off Chris Archer, all of them in the sixth and seventh innings. Archer (3-1) had not allowed a homer this season before that.


Hyun Soo Kim and Jonathan Schoop hit back-to-back solo shots in the sixth that tied the score at 3. Seth Smith walked to start the seventh and Jones followed with his two-run blast.

Brewers 11, Reds 7


MILWAUKEE -- Eric Thames continued his torrid start to the season by blasting two home runs and driving in three to lead Milwaukee over Cincinnati.


Thames leads the majors with 10 homers, matching Milwaukee's franchise record for April. He also set a club record for runs scored in April with 24.


Hernan Perez homered and drove in four runs for the Brewers, who scored four times in the first inning and led 10-4 through four.

Angels 2, Blue Jays 1


ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jesse Chavez gave up one run in six innings and got help from three relievers as Los Angeles held on for a victory over Toronto at Angel Stadium.


Chavez gave up a solo homer to Russell Martin in the fourth inning but nothing more as the Angels and Blue Jays split the four-game series.


Bud Norris pitched the ninth for his second save and David Hernandez, acquired earlier in the day in a trade with the Atlanta Braves, got two outs in the eighth inning in his Angels debut.

Giants 2, Dodgers 1


SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Cain pitched six shutout innings and teamed with four relievers on a four-hitter, delivering San Francisco a victory over Los Angeles in the opener of a four-game series.


Joe Panik and Hunter Pence drove in runs for the Giants, who staggered home from a 1-4 trip on which they were outscored 29-10.


Cain, whose 5.64 ERA was the eighth highest in the majors last season among pitchers with more than 15 starts, threw his third consecutive strong game, allowing only two hits and one walk. He struck out three.

Diamondbacks 7, Padres 6


PHOENIX -- Chris Owings hit a grand slam, and David Peralta also homered as Arizona equaled the best home start in franchise history with a victory over San Diego at Chase Field.


Arizona is 9-2 at home and leads the majors with 112 runs. The Diamondbacks did not win their ninth home game last season until May 29.


Owings' slam in the fifth inning gave Arizona a 6-0 lead and helped Zack Greinke avenge a 1-0 complete-game loss at San Diego last Wednesday.

 

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</footer></body>Madison Bumgarner's rented bike slipped near end of ride
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He called Giants head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner and went to the emergency room once back in Denver.


''It's terrible. Obviously that was not my intentions when I set out to enjoy the off day. I realize that's definitely not the most responsible decision I've made,'' Bumgarner said Monday in his first public comments about the accident. ''It sucks not being able to be out here with my guys and try to help us win some games. It's just very unfortunate. I've talked to a lot them. They know where I'm at and everybody's been super supportive, too - the organization, the guys, everything.''


Bumgarner had a protective sling over his pitching arm as he sat in the dugout and he will likely wear it for another week to 10 days, Groeschner said. Bumgarner was scheduled to have another MRI exam later in the evening and be checked by Dr. Ken Akizuki, who also examined Bumgarner on Sunday and ''was pretty happy with the structure of it.''


While the 27-year-old left-hander doesn't believe there is structural damage in the shoulder, he didn't want to speak prematurely about how long he might be sidelined, whether he will need surgery or on his prospects of being able to pitch again this season.


''It's hard to put a timetable on it, but I would certainly be disappointed if I wasn't,'' he said. He would have to rehab on a throwing program and built back up.


In 2014, Bumgarner produced one of the best postseasons ever by a pitcher.


He threw 270 innings, including 21 in a World Series that went the distance against the fellow wild-card Royals as the Giants captured their third championship in five years. On two days' rest in Game 7 at Kansas City he pitched five scoreless innings of relief in a 3-2 win. He tossed a record 52 2/3 post-season innings.


So, everyone thought he was indestructible, right?


''Yeah, well, unfortunately not this time,'' he said Monday. ''I wish that was the case.''


While his contract lists prohibited activities, Bumgarner didn't offer specifics. An avid outdoorsman, he likes to ride horses, chop wood, fish and hunt.


''Yeah, I think there's quite a bit of stuff in there, but that's probably not the first time I've made a stupid decision. We are human,'' Bumgarner said. ''Honestly, I think it's pretty much anything non-baseball related in everyday life. But I don't have it front of me. I couldn't give you an exact description.''


He said Giants CEO Larry Baer, general manager Bobby Evans and manager Bruce Bochy all have been supportive and he hasn't been told he faces discipline.


''Boch came to see me. Then I talked to Bobby and Larry and they honestly couldn't have been nicer to me or more caring than they were,'' Bumgarner said. ''I was expecting the worst and rightfully so. The team and the front office and everybody have been super encouraging about it and positive and have been really good to me throughout this process so far.''


Bochy called his ace ''remorseful'' and the pitcher said he has spoken to most everybody either individually or in small groups about how upset he is having put the team in this situation. MadBum is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA in four 2017 starts and has received only five runs of support - two on his own home runs - but said he wasn't trying to blow off steam or frustration by getting away before the weekend series with the Rockies.


''Bum's in a better place right now,'' Bochy said. ''He was pretty beat up the first day when I saw him but he's walking around and his spirits are better. I think he feels a lot better about his situation now. Of course the first day you're wondering `How bad is it?' He seems to be doing well.''

 

[CNOTES]

Matt Cain pitches Giants to 2-1 win against Dodgers
April 24, 2017


SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Matt Cain pitched six scoreless innings to beat the Dodgers for the first time in nearly four years, and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak with a 2-1 win against Los Angeles on Monday night.


Joe Panik hit a second-inning sacrifice fly off Hyun-Jin Ryu (0-4) in just the Giants' second victory in their last eight games. Hunter Pence added a key RBI single for insurance in the seventh.


Top prospect Christian Arroyo was promoted by the Giants to be the new regular third baseman and he went 0 for 4 with three groundouts to second and a strikeout.


Cain (2-0) allowed two hits, struck out three and walked one and has been a steady presence in San Francisco's rotation so far. He beat the Dodgers for the first time since May 5, 2013, also at AT&T Park. The right-hander, a victim of low run support for years and with injury bad luck the past few seasons, had been 0-3 with a 4.86 ERA in six starts since.


After the game, manager Bruce Bochy said that one of Cain's hamstrings tightened and he'll have it checked.


Mark Melancon, San Francisco's fourth reliever, finished for his fourth save in five chances. Justin Turner extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a one-out single in the ninth.


Ryu has lost his last six starts since Sept. 12, 2014, still seeking his first victory since Aug. 31, `14.


Pinch-hitter Chris Taylor's groundout in the seventh got the Dodgers on the board, but they lost their sixth straight in San Francisco after going 2-8 at AT&T Park last year.


Eduardo Nunez moved from third to left field for San Francisco with the addition of Arroyo.


ROMO'S RETURN

Sergio Romo was downright giddy to be back at AT&T Park, where he got his big league start spending his first nine seasons with the Giants - and helping them to three World Series championships.


''For me, it's a homecoming, it really is,'' he said, sitting in the Dodgers dugout before the game, then adding of the rivalry, ''It's on, it's on, it's on.''


He pitched the eighth for L.A. to some chants of ''Beat Ro-mo!''


Romo highlights were shown - complete with his entry music ''El Mechon'' - after the first inning and he smiled, popped out of the dugout and tipped his cap every which way, even sending an air hug to the opposite dugout and his old teammates and coaches.

TRAINER'S ROOM


Dodgers: LHP Rich Hill, on the disabled list nursing a blister on his left middle finger, threw 30 pitches with a bandage on the finger and will throw again in two days at 25 pitches with no bandage. ... RHP Kenta Maeda's next start will be pushed from Thursday to Friday.


Giants: LHP Madison Bumgarner, out indefinitely with bruised ribs and a sprained pitching shoulder, shared details of his dirt bike accident last Thursday in Colorado. He had a protective sling over his pitching arm as he sat in the dugout and he will likely wear it for another week to 10 days, athletic trainer Dave Groeschner said. Bumgarner was scheduled to have another MRI exam later in the evening and be checked by Dr. Ken Akizuki. ... OF Drew Stubbs also was called up from Sacramento and made his Giants debut in CF for the injured Denard Span, who needs another three or four days following a mild right shoulder sprain that forced him out of Saturday's game at Colorado. Span can be used as a pinch runner, but isn't yet ready to throw.


UP NEXT


Dodgers: LHP Clayton Kershaw (3-1, 2.54 ERA), who has limited opponents to a .184 batting average so far, is 18-8 with a 1.61 ERA in 36 starts and 35 appearances vs. the Giants but won't line up against Bumgarner as has happened so often of late.


Giants: LHP Ty Blach makes his first start of the season pitching in Bumgarner's rotation slot. He has a 4.76 ERA over seven relief outings this year.

 

[CNOTES]

Tuesday’s six-pack


— This is an open recruiting period for college hoop; UConn offered three 10th graders this weekend off the same AAU team in Georgia.


— Mets are 8-17 in their last 25 games with Washington- they visit our nation’s capital this weekend.


— Brewers 11, Reds 7- Eric Thames hit two more HR’s, has 10 for the season; he has 7 HR’s in 21 PA’s against Cincinnati.


— Raptors 118, Bucks 93— Toronto won last two games by 11-25 points, have 3-2 series lead.


— Hawks 111, Wizards 101— Home team won all four series games.


— Giants 2, Dodgers 1– Buster Posey picked Justin Turner off 2B to end the game with Adrian Gonzalez at the plate. Oy.


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Tuesday’s List of 13: Nobody asked me, but………


13) Get well soon, Steve Kerr; the Warriors’ coach has had severe pain/discomfort since he had surgery on his spine a couple years ago. Fluid leaked from his spine and has created problems so unique that doctors aren’t even sure what the real problem is now.


Kerr seems like a genuinely decent and normal guy; we wish him the best in getting healthy.


12) Oklahoma City lost at home to Houston Sunday; they were +14 in 39:00 Russell Westbrook was on the court, -18 in 9:00 he was on the bench.


Billy Donovan has forgotten more basketball than I will ever know, but if I’m him, I might just leave Westbrook out there the whole 48:00 and see what happens. There are enough TV timeouts to get a decent amount of rest.


11) Thursday night the Mariners lost a tough game in Oakland; at one point, a ground ball single went thru the legs of CF Leonys Martin, who actually went to one knee to stop the ball, but still whiffed on it. Ball took an odd hop, but not a REAL bad hop.


Sunday, the Mariners designated Martin for assignment, which means they are done with him. I’m guessing that error Thursday night was a part of that decision.


10) Pro wrestler Jon Cena’s grandfather Tony Lupien played in 614 big league games as a first baseman for the Red Sox, Phillies, White Sox. Sunday would’ve been Mr Lupien’s 100th birthday.


By the way, Jon Cena does more stuff for kids in the Make-a-Wish program than any other celebrity. He is incredibly generous with his time and makes a lot of kids smile. Good for him.


9) You think about how much the Rams paid Tennessee last year for their first pick in the draft that turned into Jared Goff and a big part of that was a belief that there is no great QB prospect in this draft, so if LA was going to draft a young QB, it had to be done last year.


Mel Kiper doesn’t give any QB’s first round grades this year; that is telling.


8) Phillies were 1-1 in 8th inning Sunday, then they hit three consecutive homers against the Atlanta bullpen- that doesn’t happen much.


7) Runs batted in by outfielders this season:
Miami 46, Washington 37


Kansas City 11, San Diego/Toronto, 12 each.


6) Houston Astros are 6-2 on the road which obviously is very good but a red flag; Astros haven’t led any of those games (0-5-3) after five innings- their deep lineup beats up on middle relievers.


5) Best records in games decided by 1-2 runs: Orioles 10-1, Rockies 10-2, Astros 6-2, Nationals 9-3……..Worst records? Toronto 2-10, Dodgers 3-6, Minnesota 2-6.


4) Former Cowboys’ executive Gil Brandt points out on Twitter that Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett had 31 career sacks at Texas A&M, but only 14 of them came in SEC games— Aggies’ non-league opponents were mostly Sun Belt/C-USA teams (UTSA, Rice, ULM).


3) From Wikipedia: The Wonderlic Personnel Test is a popular group intelligence test used to assess the aptitude of prospective employees for learning and problem-solving in a range of occupations. It consists of 50 multiple choice questions to be answered in 12 minutes.


How much do Wonderlic scores matter when NFL teams are drafting players this week?


I have to ask around, seeing as this is NFL draft week; I think I remember being told a few years ago that some teams care about the results, some do not.


I’ll get back to you on this.


2) Red Sox threw behind Manny Machado’s head Sunday, causing a ruckus, after his slide into second base Saturday sent Dustin Pedroia to the pines. Hopefully this will all go away, but Machado does have a way of annoying opponents— he got into it with Josh Donaldson in Oakland a few years ago.


1— New York Giants used to have training camp here in Albany; friend of mine’s adult son wanted Eli Manning’s autograph, so he went to camp with a friend of his, who happened to be an exotic dancer. The young lady called for Eli, he came over to them, and my friend’s son asked Eli to sign the Giants’ mini-helmet he had.


He hands Eli the helmet and a silver Sharpie, but Eli wouldn’t sign with the silver pen; he had a black Sharpie he used, and he was insistent that he use it.


“I won’t be able to read your signature” the young man complained.


“You’ll be able to read it just fine” Eli replied, signed the helmet and that was that.


Thats how they tell the difference between the stuff Eli signs for Steiner Sports and those he just signs for free, by the color pen he signs with.


I’ll say this: if you pay extra for “game-used” items, you’re a damn fool, because demand exceeds supply, which means the “game-used” stuff you’re getting probably isn’t.

 

[CNOTES]

Tuesday’s games


National League

Marlins @ Phillies
Chen is 2-0, 0.69 in two road starts this season; over is 2-1 in his ’17 starts.


Velasquez is 0-2, 7.20 in three starts this month (over 3-0).


Miami won six of its last nine games; their last four games went over. Phillies won their last four games; under is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

Cubs @ Pirates
Hendricks is 1-1, 6.19 in three starts this month (over 2-1).


Cole is 1-2, 4.70 in four starts this month (under 3-1).


Chicago won five of its last six games; their last seven games went over. Pittsburgh lost five of its last seven games; over is 7-1-2 in their home games.

Braves @ Mets
Teheran is 1-1, 4.30 in four starts this month (over 2-2).


Gsellman is 0-1, 7.56 in three starts this month (over 3-0).


Atlanta los its last six games; they’re 1-5 in series openers. Under is 5-1 in Braves’ last six games. Mets lost eight of their last nine games; over is 6-1-3 in their last ten home tilts.


Reds @ Brewers
Feldman is 1-0, 1.50 in his last three starts (under 2-1-1).


Davies is 1-2, 8.38 in four starts this month (over 4-0).


Reds lost five of their last six games; they’re 5-2 on road. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Milwaukee lost five of its last seven home games- over is 9-2 in its last 11 home games.


Nationals @ Rockies
Ross allowed three runs in seven IP (100 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 14-4 win over Atlanta.


Marquez is making his first ’17 start; he is 1-1, 5.23 in 20.2 big league innings (six games, three starts), all of which were LY.


Nationals won seven of their last their last eight games; they’re 7-3 on road. Under is 6-4-1 in their last 11 games. Colorado won seven of its last eight games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 games.


Padres @ Diamondbacks
Richard is 2-2, 3.37 in four starts this season (under 3-1).


Corbin is 1-3, 4.50 in four starts this month (over 2-2).


Padres lost their last five road games; over is 7-2 in their last nine games overall. Arizona won eight of last nine home games; over is 9-2 in their home games.


Dodgers @ Giants
Kershaw is 2-0, 1.76 in his last two starts (over 2-2).


Blach is making his first ’17 start; he is 1-0, 1.99 in 22.2 major league IP (11 games, 2 starts).


Dodgers lost six of their last eight games (under 6-2)- they’re 3-7 on road. San Francisco lost four of their last five games, are 7-13, their worst start since 1983. Under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games.


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American League


Astros @ Indians
Keuchel is 3-0, 0.96 in four starts this month (over 2-2).


Tomlin is 1-2, 11.68 in three starts this month (over 3-0).


Astros won nine of last 11 games, are 6-2 on road- their last seven road games went over total. Cleveland won five of its last six games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.


Rays @ Orioles
Ramirez allowed one run in five IP (66 PT) in his first ’17 start, an 8-1 win over Detroit.


Miley is 1-0, 1.89 in three starts this month (over 2-1).


Rays lost three of last four games; they’re 1-7 on road. Last six Tampa Bay games went over total. Baltimore is 7-2 at home; five of their last six games stayed under total.

Bronx @ Boston
Severino 1-1, 4.50 in three starts this month (under 2-1).


Porcello is 0-2, 7.79 in his last three starts (over 2-2).


Bronx lost five of last seven road games; they’re 7-3 in last ten games overall. Red Sox is 7-2 at home; their last five games stayed under the total.

Mariners @ Tigers
Hernandez is 2-0, 3.29 in his last two starts (over 2-2).


Zimmerman is 1-1, 5.94 in three starts this month (over 2-1).


Mariners are 2-9 on the road (under 7-4). Detroit lost four of its last six games; they’re 5-2 at home. Over is 4-0-1 in their last five games.


Twins @ Rangers
Santana is 3-0, 0.64 in four starts this month (under 2-0-2).


Cashner is 0-1, 3.18 in two starts this month (under 2-0).


Twins lost six of their last eight games; under is 6-1 in their road games. Texas won five of its last six home games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games.

Royals @ White Sox
Duffy is 2-0, 1.32 in four starts this month (under 2-1-1).


Covey is 0-1, 7.84 in his first two MLB starts (over 1-1).


Royals lost their last five games; 10 of their last 11 games stayed under the total. Chicago lost three of last five games; six of their last seven home games stayed under.

A’s @ Angels
Hahn is 1-1, 3.00 in two starts this month (over 1-1).


Ramirez is 0-2, 6.97 in two starts this month (under 2-0); Angels scored two runs in those two games.


Oakland won five of its last six games; four of their last five road games stayed under. Angels lost four of last six games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.


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Interleague
Blue Jays @ Cardinals
Estrada is 0-0, 0.00 (13 IP) in his last two starts; under is 3-1 in his ’17 starts.


Wacha is 2-1, 2.89 in three starts this month (under 2-1).


Toronto is 4-5 in its last nine games after a 1-9 start; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Cardinals won six of last seven games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six home tilts.


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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Mia-Phil: Chen 2-1; Velasquez 0-3
Chi-Pitt: Hendricks 2-1; Cole 2-2
Atl-NY: Teheran 1-3; Gsellman 2-1
Cin-Mil: Feldman 1-3; Davies 1-3
Wsh-Colo: Ross 1-0; Marquez 0-0
SD-Az: Richard 2-2; Corbin 1-3
LA-SF: Kershaw 3-1; Blach 0-0


American League
Hst-Clev: Keuchel 3-1; Tomlin 1-2
NY-Bos: Severino 1-2; Porcello 2-2
Sea-Det: Hernandez 2-2; Zimmerman 1-2
KC-Chi: Duffy 2-2; Covey 1-1
Min-Tex: Santana 3-1; Cashner 1-1
TB-Balt: Ramirez 1-0; Miley 2-1
A’s-LAA: Hahn 1-1; Ramirez 0-2

Interleague
Tor-StL: Estrada 1-3; Wacha 2-1


Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Mia-Phil: Chen 1-3; Velasquez 2-3
Chi-Pitt: Hendricks 2-3; Cole 1-4
Atl-NY: Teheran 1-4; Gsellman 2-3
Cin-Mil: Feldman 1-4; Davies 1-4
Wsh-Colo: Ross 1-0; Marquez 0-0
SD-Az: Richard 0-4; Corbin 2-4
LA-SF: Kershaw 3-4; Blach 0-0

American League
Hst-Clev: Keuchel 1-4; Tomlin 2-3
NY-Bos: Severino 1-3; Porcello 1-4
Sea-Det: Hernandez 2-4; Zimmerman 1-3
KC-Chi: Duffy 1-4; Covey 1-2
Min-Tex: Santana 0-4; Cashner 1-2
TB-Balt: Ramirez 1-1; Miley 0-3
A’s-LAA: Hahn 1-2; Ramirez 2-2

Interleague
Tor-StL: Estrada 0-4; Wacha 1-3


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Umpires
National League
Chi-Pitt: Home side won last six Kulpa games.
Cin-Mil: Over is 12-2-2 in last sixteen Wolf games.
Wsh-Col: Home side is 10-3 in last 13 May games.
SD-Az: Under is 7-3 in last ten Cederstrom games.
LA-SF: Under is 5-0-1 in last six Hamari games.


American League
TB-Balt: Seven of last eight Hoye games stayed under.
Min-Tex: Home side won five of last six Fairchild games.
KC-Chi: Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Dreckman games.


Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 4/24/17
Ariz 3-5-2………..5-3-3…….8-8-5
Atl 2-7-2………..4-2-1…….6-9-3
Cubs 6-4………….4-4-1……..10-8-1
Reds 5-2-1……….4-5-2……..9-7-3
Colo 6-4………….5-3-2…….11-7-2
LA 4-6-1………..5-3-1…….9-9-2
Miami 4-7-2………..5-0………9-7-2
Milw 7-1-1……….4-7-1…….11-8-2
Mets 2-4…………4-8-2……..6-12-2
Philly 4-2-2………..5-4-1…….9-6-3
Pitt 1-6-2………..5-5……..6-11-2
St. Louis 3-6-1……….6-2-1……..9-8-2
SD 3-7-2……….5-2-2……..8-9-4
SF 4-7-2…………3-4………7-11-2
Wash 6-4…………..5-4………..10-8


Orioles 5-2-2……….5-4……….10-6-2
Boston 3-6-1………3-4-2………6-10-3
White Sox 3-4-2………4-4-1………7-8-3
Cleveland 5-6-1………1-4-1……..6-10-2
Detroit 5-5-1………..5-2……….10-7-1
Astros 0-5-3………6-4-1………6-9-4
KC 2-7-2……….5-2-1………7-9-3
Angels 3-6-2………..6-4……….9-10-2
Twins 3-3-1………5-4-3……….8-7-4
NYY 3-6…………..7-2………..10-8
A’s 2-3-1……….5-4-4………7-7-5
Seattle 3-6-2………..6-2-1……..9-7-3
TB 5-2-1……….9-2-2…….14-4-3
Texas 5-2-2……….7-3-1………12-5-3
Toronto 1-9………….1-6-2………2-14-2


%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total-4/24/17)
Ariz 1-10……..5-11………..6
Atl 1-11……..2-7…………3
Cubs 3-10……..3-9…………6
Reds 1-7……..4-12…………5
Colo 3-9……..4-10…………7
LA 4-10……..2-10..………6
Miami 4-12……..4-7…………9
Milw 5-8……..5-12…………10
Mets 3-7……..5-12………….8
Philly 4-9……..2-9………….6
Pitt 1-9……..4-10…………5
StL 3-10……..3-9…………6
SD 5-11…….5-8…………10
SF 2-12……..2-8…………4
Wash 4-10……..3-9…………7


Orioles 1-9……..1-8…………2
Boston 1-10……..1-8…………2
White Sox 1-8…….4-9…………5
Clev 4-12……..3-5…………7
Detroit 2-10……..3-7…………5
Astros 2-8……..5-11………..7
KC 1-11……..3-6…………4
Angels 2-10…….2-10…………4
Twins 1-7……..3-11…………4
NYY 1-9……..4-8…………5
A’s 0-6……..3-13…………3
Seattle 5-11……..3-8…………8
TB 2-7……..7-13………..9
Texas 3-8……..2-11…………4
Toronto 3-10……..2-8………….5


Interleague play
NL @ AL– 7-4 AL, favorites -$209
AL @ NL– 6-3 NL, favorites -$65
Total: 10-10, favorites -$274


Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 1-10
AL @ NL– Over 5-4
Total– Over 6-14

 

[CNOTES]

Overall Picks of the Day:
Date W-L-T % Units Record


04/24/2017 8-6-1...... 57.14% +1075
04/23/2017 10-11-0.... 47.62% -100
04/22/2017 5-13-1..... 27.78% -4500
04/21/2017 7-11-0..... 38.89% -2075
04/20/2017 7-6-0....... 53.85% +300
04/19/2017 4-17-0..... 19.05% -6950
04/18/2017 11-10-0.....52.38% +1100
04/17/2017 8-7-0....... 53.33% +575
04/16/2017 8-12-0..... 40.00% -1400
04/15/2017 12-10-0.....54.55% +1700
04/14/2017 9-14-0..... 39.13% -2375
04/13/2017 9-7-0....;;. 56.25% +1125
04/12/2017 11-8-1..... 57.89% +2450
04/11/2017 3-10-1..... 23.08% -3525
04/07/2017 19-11-0.....63.33% +3610
04/06/2017 8-7-0.....; 53.33% +300
04/05/2017 3-11-0..... 21.43% -3975
04/04/2017 5-8-0.....; 38.46% -1350
04/03/2017 6-7-1.....; 46.15% -700
04/02/2017 3-1-1.....; 75.00% +1175


Totals....... 156 - 187 45.48 % - 133.30


Best Bets Daily: ( DOGS AND TOTALS ONLY )
Sides / Totals


04/24/2017............4 - 2....+2.55................2 - 2 - 1-0.20
04/23/2017............4 - 3....+2.60................3 - 6.....-3.60
04/22/2017............1 - 3.....-2.00................1 - 6.....-5.60
04/21/2017............2 - 2.....+0.45...............2 - 6.....-4.60
04/20/2017............0 - 2..... -2.00...............5 - 3....+1.80
04/19/2017............0 - 8..... -8.00...............2 - 7.....-5.70
04/18/2017............5 - 1.....+6.10...............4 - 2....+1.80
04/17/2017............1 - 3..... -1.65...............4 - 2...+1.80
04/16/2017............4 - 2.....+5.20...............1 - 4 ...-3.40
04/15/2017............4 - 6..... -0.30...............2 - 2 ...-0.20
04/14/2017 ...........2 - 4..... -0.95...............2 - 4.. - 2.00
04/13/2017............1 - 3..... -0.35...............7 - 4 ..+ 3.00
04/12/2017............4 - 1..... +550...............4 - 6 .- 2.00
04/11/2017............1 - 3..... -1.35...............1 - 4 - 1 - 3.00
04/07/2017............5 - 1..... +5.45..............6 - 0 ..+6.00
04/06/2017............1 - 3..... - 2.00..............3 - 2.. +1.00
04/05/2017............2 - 2..... +0.95..............0 - 5....- 5.00
04/04/2017 ...........1 - 3..... - 1.20............. 2 - 3... - 1.00
04/03/2017............0 - 3..... - 3.00..............5 - 1... + 4.00
04/02/2017........... 2 - 0..... + 2.15 ............1 - 2.. - 1.00


Totals..................44 - 55.... +5.60... 43.01 %.59 - 71 45.38% - 21.00

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel


Tuesday, April 25



Toronto @ St. Louis


Game 979-980
April 25, 2017 @ 8:15 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 16.589
St. Louis
(Wacha) 13.939
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+120); Over


Oakland @ LA Angels


Game 977-978
April 25, 2017 @ 10:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Hahn) 13.936
LA Angels
(Ramirez) 14.934
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-130); Over


Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox


Game 975-976
April 25, 2017 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 12.988
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 16.097
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+120); Over


Minnesota @ Texas


Game 973-974
April 25, 2017 @ 8:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 15.103
Texas
(Cashner) 12.582
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Over


Seattle @ Detroit


Game 971-972
April 25, 2017 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hrnandez) 16.862
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 15.301
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-130); Over


NY Yankees @ Boston


Game 969-970
April 25, 2017 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Severino) 16.938
Boston
(Porcello) 15.829
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+105); Over


Tampa Bay @ Baltimore


Game 967-968
April 25, 2017 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 17.136
Baltimore
(Miley) 13.702
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+140); Under


Houston @ Cleveland


Game 965-966
April 25, 2017 @ 6:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 14.893
Cleveland
(Tomlin) 16.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+105); Over


LA Dodgers @ San Francisco


Game 963-964
April 25, 2017 @ 10:15 pm


Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 12.883
San Francisco
(Blach) 15.417
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-230
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+195); Over


San Diego @ Arizona


Game 961-962
April 25, 2017 @ 9:40 pm


Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 16.108
Arizona
(Corbin) 13.708
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+130); Over


Washington @ Colorado


Game 959-960
April 25, 2017 @ 8:40 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Ross) 15.544
Colorado
(Marquez) 16.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Over


Cincinnati @ Milwaukee


Game 957-958
April 25, 2017 @ 7:40 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Feldman) 14.071
Milwaukee
(Davies) 15.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-120); Over


Atlanta @ NY Mets


Game 955-956
April 25, 2017 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 15.068
NY Mets
(Gsellman) 11.963
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-135
7
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+115); Under


Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh


Game 953-954
April 25, 2017 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 15.087
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 16.596
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+125); Over


Miami @ Philadelphia


Game 951-952
April 25, 2017 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Chen) 15.495
Philadelphia
(Vazquez) 13.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 25


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MIAMI (10 - 8) at PHILADELPHIA (9 - 9) - 7:05 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-39 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 797-830 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHEN is 86-59 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 43-26 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CHEN is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (11 - 8) at PITTSBURGH (8 - 11) - 7:05 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1610-1694 (-256.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 225-268 (-73.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1183-1259 (-198.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 776-829 (-181.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 779-745 (-157.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 609-540 (+64.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-15 (+14.1 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 43-47 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-25 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 63-80 (-28.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-31 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 (+4.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HENDRICKS is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.1 units)

GERRIT COLE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
COLE is 9-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.113.
His team's record is 10-3 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+1.1 units)

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ATLANTA (6 - 12) at NY METS (8 - 11) - 7:10 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. ROBERT GSELLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEHERAN is 5-18 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 31-33 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-46 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 22-29 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-36 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 21-27 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 43-40 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-1 (-0.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. NY METS since 1997
TEHERAN is 7-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 8-7 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.5 units)

ROBERT GSELLMAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GSELLMAN is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.549.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (10 - 10) at MILWAUKEE (10 - 11) - 7:40 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FELDMAN is 26-47 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 57-80 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 367-404 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 553-637 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 415-378 (+55.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 (+3.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
FELDMAN is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DAVIES is 1-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.9 units)

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WASHINGTON (13 - 6) at COLORADO (14 - 6) - 8:40 PM
JOE ROSS (R) vs. GERMAN MARQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 33-48 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in April games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JOE ROSS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (8 - 13) at ARIZONA (13 - 8) - 9:40 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 9-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 9-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games in April games this season.
ARIZONA is 91-66 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-67 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 25-25 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 49-57 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 41-31 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 31-46 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CORBIN is 2-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 3-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RICHARD is 9-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 10-4 (+6.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.8 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CORBIN is 3-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

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LA DODGERS (9 - 11) at SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 13) - 10:15 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. TY BLACH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 105-88 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 44-53 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 21-24 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-27 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 72-67 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 25-34 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 19-26 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 272-174 (+61.4 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-12 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-64 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KERSHAW is 18-8 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.58 and a WHIP of 0.797.
His team's record is 22-13 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 25-8. (+16.0 units)

TY BLACH vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BLACH is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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HOUSTON (13 - 6) at CLEVELAND (10 - 8) - 6:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. JOSH TOMLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 62-29 (+24.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 81-48 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TOMLIN is 31-15 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOMLIN is 14-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOMLIN is 18-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 7-16 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.

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

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
KEUCHEL is 3-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.55 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

JOSH TOMLIN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (10 - 11) at BALTIMORE (13 - 5) - 7:05 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 78-105 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 33-56 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 48-68 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 41-63 (-23.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 40-66 (-26.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 13-5 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 57-33 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 13-5 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-41 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-2 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 74-53 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-43 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MILEY is 1-9 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RAMIREZ is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 0.864.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

WADE MILEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MILEY is 4-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.030.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.5 units)

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NY YANKEES (11 - 7) at BOSTON (11 - 8) - 7:10 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 13-31 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEVERINO is 3-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 27-11 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 16-2 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 656-592 (-81.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 352-281 (-48.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 380-330 (-85.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 541-409 (-56.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 37-43 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
SEVERINO is 0-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PORCELLO is 7-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 8-7 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-4.0 units)

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SEATTLE (8 - 12) at DETROIT (10 - 8) - 7:10 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 35-46 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 76-92 (-31.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 96-83 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 56-39 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 225-235 (-57.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
DETROIT is 380-330 (-69.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 9-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.48 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 10-5 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.5 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (9 - 10) at TEXAS (9 - 11) - 8:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 68-113 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-86 (-39.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 2-13 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 3-14 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 104-81 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 51-28 (+24.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-14 (+17.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 59-35 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-17 (+16.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-20 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 77-54 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 80-59 (+20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 83-72 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. TEXAS since 1997
SANTANA is 13-11 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.57 and a WHIP of 1.392.
His team's record is 15-16 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 18-11. (+6.5 units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (7 - 12) at CHI WHITE SOX (9 - 9) - 8:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. DYLAN COVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 25-46 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 194-165 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 46-34 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

DANNY DUFFY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
DUFFY is 6-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 11-3 (+8.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (+0.1 units)

DYLAN COVEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (10 - 9) at LA ANGELS (9 - 12) - 10:05 PM
JESSE HAHN (R) vs. JC RAMIREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 147-196 (-43.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 352-442 (-91.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 38-63 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 46-19 (+19.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 204-157 (+39.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JESSE HAHN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HAHN is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

JC RAMIREZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (5 - 14) at ST LOUIS (9 - 10) - 8:15 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-14 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 4-11 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 5-14 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
TORONTO is 3-10 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 752-472 (+92.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 16-21 (-15.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-47 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 3-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-17 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 1-9 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 28-31 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 17-26 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

MARCO ESTRADA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ESTRADA is 0-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.52 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 2-6 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.7 units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Tuesday, April 25


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Trend Report
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6:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Houston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Houston's last 21 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Cleveland's last 21 games when playing Houston
Cleveland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Houston

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 15 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Baltimore's last 18 games at home
Baltimore is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs11-3-1 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
NY Yankees are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Boston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. DETROIT
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games

7:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 12 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

8:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Minnesota's last 23 games when playing on the road against Texas
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 16-6 SU in their last 22 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi White Sox's last 16 games
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City

8:15 PM
TORONTO vs. ST. LOUIS
Toronto is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 22 games at home

8:40 PM
WASHINGTON vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

9:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona's last 10 games when playing at home against San Diego

10:07 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Oakland's last 14 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games at home
LA Angels are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games at home

10:15 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 20 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

 

[CNOTES]

TUESDAY, APRIL 25


GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS


MIA at PHI 07:05 PM

U 7.0


CHC at PIT 07:05 PM

PIT +110


TB at BAL 07:05 PM


TB +135


O 8.0


SEA at DET 07:10 PM


O 9.0


CIN at MIL 07:40 PM


CIN +105


U 9.0


MIN at TEX 08:05 PM

TEX +100


O 9.5


KC at CHW 08:10 PM


CHW +125


TOR at STL 08:15 PM

TOR +135


O 7.5


WAS at COL 08:40 PM


U 10.5


SD at ARI 09:40 PM

U 9.5


OAK at LAA 10:07 PM


OAK +110


U 8.5

LAD at SF 10:15 PM


SF +190


U 6.5

 

[CNOTES]

NBA Playoff Capsules
April 26, 2017


HOUSTON (AP) James Harden had 34 points and his supporting cast helped Houston overcome a 47-point game by Russell Westbrook to get a 105-99 victory over Oklahoma City on Tuesday night to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.


The Thunder head home a year after advancing to the Western Conference finals after Houston took this series 4-1.


The Rockets used a 5-1 run, with all their points coming on free throws, to pull away from the Thunder and make it 98-91. Victor Oladipo threw a pass about 5 feet above Westbrook's head and out of bounds on the next possession and Harden made a layup on the other end with about 3 minutes left.


The Rockets began eating up the clock after that and Oklahoma City missed shot after shot that could have closed the gap.


Houston couldn't add to its lead though and the Thunder cut it to 4 points twice in the final seconds, with the second one coming on a basket by Alex Abrines. But Harden made two free throws both times they got close to secure the win.


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SPURS 116, GRIZZLIES 103


SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Kawhi Leonard had 28 points and San Antonio rebounded from two discouraging road losses to beat Memphis and take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.


San Antonio shot 14 for 28 on 3-point attempts, two off its postseason record, including 5-for-7 shooting by Patty Mills.


Mills finished with 20 points and Tony Parker added 16.


Mike Conley had 26 points and Marc Gasol added 17 for the Grizzlies, who have lost nine straight postseason games in San Antonio.


With each team winning on its homecourt, Game 6 is Thursday night in Memphis.


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JAZZ 96,CLIPPERS 92


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gordon Hayward scored 27 points, Utah controlled the paint, and the Jazz beat the Clippers 96-92 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.


Hayward returned after missing most of Utah's win in Game 4 because of food poisoning that caused him to lose weight and energy.


Chris Paul's 3-pointer drew the Clippers within two with 5 seconds left. After George Hill hit two free throws, Paul struggled getting the ball under control near the sideline and couldn't do anything as time expired.


The Jazz made five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, including three by Rodney Hood, who finished with 16 points.


Paul led the Clippers with 28 points and J.J. Redick added 26 with injured star Blake Griffin watching from the bench, his right foot encased in a black walking boot.


The Jazz can clinch the series with a victory in Game 6 on Friday night in Salt Lake City.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack


Big East basketball has been re-configured for four years now; here are cumulative standings:


Villanova 63-9 conference play: 9-3 in NCAA’s
Xavier 42-30, 6-4
Providence 41-31, 1-4
Butler 38-34, 4-3
Creighton 37-35, 1-2
Seton Hall 34-38, 0-2
Georgetown 32-40, 1-1
Marquette 31-41, 0-1
St John’s 28-44, 0-2
DePaul 14-58, 0-0


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Mid-week musings……..


13) “There are no coincidences.” Friend of mine used to say that a lot.


So when Saints @ Vikings shows up as a Week 1 Monday Night Football game, and then five days later, former Viking Adrian Peterson signs a two-year, $7M contract with the Saints, you have to think the league knew about it in advance and had them delay the announcement until after the schedule was released.


12) Tuesday was a rainy night in the northeast; games in Boston, NYC, Philly were all rained out, which screws up fantasy league owners who had two-start (Tues/Sun) pitchers this week, but now will only make one start.


11) Detroit 19, Seattle 9— I wish it rained in Detroit, seeing as how Felix Hernandez is on my fantasy team; he got shelled in two lousy innings of work. Mariners are now 2-10 on the road. Detroit had 19 hits, just in the first five innings.


10) St Bonaventure is 35-19 in conference play the last three basketball seasons; look at a map and find Olean, NY- it is in the middle of freakin’ nowhere, on the Southern Tier of New York. There aren’t any big-time basketball high schools anywhere near Olean.


How has no big money college not hired Bonnies’ coach Mark Schmidt to run their program? This guy is a very good coach who should be working on a bigger stage.


9) Dodgers 2, Giants 1: Dodgers are 5-17 in their last 22 games in San Francisco, losing last six of last seven games there.


Dodgers called up top outfield prospect Cody Bellinger, who is expected to play almost every day while Joc Pederson (groin strain) is on the DL.


8) PGA Tour event in New Orleans this week is a team event; two-man teams, first time there has been one on the PGA Tour since 1981.


7) Los Angeles Angels traded for Atlanta minor league pitcher David Hernandez, who was immediately added to the Halos’ big league roster. Hernandez was at a Faith Hill/Tim McGraw concert when he was notified of the trade.


6) Astros star Jose Altuve left Tuesday’s game in Cleveland in the 8th inning with what looked like a sore jaw after he collided with RF Teoscar Hernandez, who looked like he had a much more severe injury to his left leg.


5) Kansas has three hoop transfers who will be sitting out next year, then will be eligible to play in 2018-19; the Lawson brothers from Memphis and PG Charlie Moore from Cal. That reduces their eligible scholarship players for next year to 10 at the most- their bench could be thin.


4) When TNT replays NBA playoff games in the middle of the night, they replay the whole game, even the halftime shows. ESPN cuts a decent amount of their NBA game replays: “Due to time constraints we move ahead to further action”. Not sure why they do that.


3) ESPN was supposed to show Tigers-Indians this coming Monday night, but after the Red Sox threw at Manny Machado Sunday, they dropped that game and added Orioles-Red Sox to their Monday night programming.


2) 182 underclassmen (137 college, 45 foreign) have declared for the NBA Draft, in which only 60 players are drafted. Lot of the kids do not have agents and can go back to school, but there will also be several players heading to the D-League or Europe, having gotten poor advice.


You can make good money playing in Europe, but it ain’t the NBA.


1— I’ve whined a decent amount this year about NBA players needing “maintenance days” to rest up, either mentally/physically, from the grind of a long season.


Then there is the NHL; it came out after they lost to Edmonton in the playoffs that San Jose Sharks’ Joe Thornton played four games, with a torn ACL and MCL.


Let me repeat that: he played four hockey games WITH AN ALMOST TOTALLY SHREDDED KNEE!!! No maintenance days in pro hockey. Just really tough guys.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel


Wednesday, April 26



Toronto @ St. Louis


Game 929-930
April 26, 2017 @ 8:15 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Latos) 16.981
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 13.547
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-190
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+170); Under


Oakland @ LA Angels


Game 927-928
April 26, 2017 @ 10:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Manaea) 13.802
LA Angels
(Shmaker) 15.068
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-135); Under


Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox


Game 925-926
April 26, 2017 @ 2:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Karns) 14.799
Chicago White Sox
(Quntana) 13.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+125); Under


Minnesota @ Texas


Game 923-924
April 26, 2017 @ 8:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Sntiago) 12.500
Texas
(Hamels) 15.086
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-150); Over


Seattle @ Detroit


Game 921-922
April 26, 2017 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 15.308
Detroit
(Norris) 16.756
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+125); Over


Tampa Bay @ Baltimore


Game 917-918
April 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Cobb) 13.580
Baltimore
(Bundy) 17.358
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-140); Over


NY Yankees @ Boston


Game 919-920
April 26, 2017 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Severino) 16.938
Boston
(Porcello) 15.829
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+155); Under


Houston @ Cleveland


Game 915-916
April 26, 2017 @ 6:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCllers) 16.283
Cleveland
(Bauer) 14.843
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-115); Under


LA Dodgers @ San Francisco


Game 913-914
April 26, 2017 @ 10:15 pm


Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 12.856
San Francisco
(Cueto) 15.643
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+100); Over


San Diego @ Arizona


Game 911-912
April 26, 2017 @ 9:40 pm


Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Cahill) 15.668
Arizona
(Godley) 14.148
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+120); Over


Washington @ Colorado


Game 909-910
April 26, 2017 @ 8:40 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 17.283
Colorado
(Chtwood) 16.240
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-105); Under


Atlanta @ NY Mets


Game 907-908
April 26, 2017 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 15.224
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 12.204
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-205
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+185); Under


Miami @ Philadelphia


Game 905-906
April 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Chen) 16.495
Philadelphia
(Velazquez) 14.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Over


Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh


Game 903-904
April 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 16.918
Pittsburgh
(Glasnow) 14.565
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-165); Under


Cincinnati @ Milwaukee


Game 901-902
April 26, 2017 @ 1:40 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Davis) 16.309
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 14.214
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+115); Over

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, April 26


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CINCINNATI (10 - 11) at MILWAUKEE (11 - 11) - 1:40 PM
ROOKIE DAVIS (R) vs. WILY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 367-405 (+31.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-1 (+4.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ROOKIE DAVIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

WILY PERALTA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PERALTA is 6-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.145.
His team's record is 7-8 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-11. (-7.5 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (12 - 8) at PITTSBURGH (8 - 12) - 7:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. TYLER GLASNOW (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1611-1694 (-255.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1184-1259 (-197.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 777-829 (-180.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 780-745 (-156.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 609-541 (+63.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-15 (+15.1 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 22-4 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 88-36 (+32.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 43-48 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-26 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 40-54 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-32 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+3.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JON LESTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LESTER is 4-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.7 units)

TYLER GLASNOW vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GLASNOW is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MIAMI (10 - 8) at PHILADELPHIA (9 - 9) - 7:05 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-39 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 797-830 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHEN is 86-59 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 43-26 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CHEN is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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ATLANTA (6 - 12) at NY METS (8 - 11) - 7:10 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEHERAN is 5-18 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 31-33 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 26-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-46 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 22-29 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-36 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 21-27 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 43-40 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-1 (-0.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. NY METS since 1997
TEHERAN is 7-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 8-7 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.5 units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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WASHINGTON (14 - 6) at COLORADO (14 - 7) - 8:40 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 14-7 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-7 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
CHATWOOD is 12-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 20-5 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
CHATWOOD is 0-6 (-8.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 11 to 11.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CHATWOOD is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (8 - 14) at ARIZONA (14 - 8) - 9:40 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. ZACK GODLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 14-8 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 14-8 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-1 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 92-66 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-68 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 49-58 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 580-537 (-78.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CAHILL is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 0.955.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GODLEY is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.875.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (10 - 11) at SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 14) - 10:15 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 106-88 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 9-21 (-12.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 45-53 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 22-24 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 144-168 (-58.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 19-27 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 73-67 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 64-69 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 2-7 (-8.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-26 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 16-28 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 8-20 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 15-27 (-19.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 10-17 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 272-175 (+60.4 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-13 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-65 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

ALEX WOOD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WOOD is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 6.30 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CUETO is 5-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 5-8 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-5.2 units)

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HOUSTON (14 - 6) at CLEVELAND (10 - 9) - 6:10 PM
LANCE MCCULLERS (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 62-30 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 81-49 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-7 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-17 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.

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

LANCE MCCULLERS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

TREVOR BAUER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BAUER is 5-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.97 and a WHIP of 1.031.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

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TAMPA BAY (11 - 11) at BALTIMORE (13 - 6) - 7:05 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 79-105 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 49-68 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 58-75 (-21.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 41-66 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 102-80 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 44-32 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-34 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 26-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 51-42 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 78-47 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-54 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
COBB is 4-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.84 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.0 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BUNDY is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 11.57 and a WHIP of 2.429.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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NY YANKEES (11 - 7) at BOSTON (11 - 8) - 7:10 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 13-31 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEVERINO is 3-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 27-11 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 16-2 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 380-330 (-85.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 541-409 (-56.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 37-43 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
SEVERINO is 0-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PORCELLO is 7-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 8-7 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-4.0 units)

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SEATTLE (8 - 13) at DETROIT (11 - 8) - 7:10 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. DANIEL NORRIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 35-47 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 48-69 (-25.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PAXTON is 14-23 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 5-16 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 4-14 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 97-83 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 57-39 (+17.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 112-113 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
DETROIT is 381-330 (-68.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. DETROIT since 1997
PAXTON is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.553.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

DANIEL NORRIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NORRIS is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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MINNESOTA (10 - 10) at TEXAS (9 - 12) - 8:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 69-113 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 104-82 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 51-29 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 59-36 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-18 (+15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 77-55 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 60-53 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HAMELS is 46-25 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 20-7 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 40-29 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. TEXAS since 1997
SANTIAGO is 7-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 10-7 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.8 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HAMELS is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.92 and a WHIP of 1.756.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.7 units)

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KANSAS CITY (7 - 13) at CHI WHITE SOX (10 - 9) - 2:10 PM
NATE KARNS (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 0-7 (-7.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 6-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 17-35 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 194-166 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 46-35 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-43 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
QUINTANA is 7-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

NATE KARNS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KARNS is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
QUINTANA is 1-9 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 5-17 (-13.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-9. (+2.1 units)

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OAKLAND (10 - 10) at LA ANGELS (10 - 12) - 10:05 PM
SEAN MANAEA (L) vs. MATT SHOEMAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 147-197 (-44.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 352-443 (-92.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 38-64 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 47-19 (+20.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MANAEA is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 4-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.260.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-2. (+5.0 units)

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TORONTO (6 - 14) at ST LOUIS (9 - 11) - 8:15 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 6-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 4-11 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 6-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
TORONTO is 59-59 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 752-473 (+91.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LATOS is 10-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 43-48 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 8-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 28-32 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LATOS is 5-6 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.76 and a WHIP of 1.360.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.8 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up


Wednesday, April 26


National League
Marlins @ Phillies
Chen is 2-0, 0.69 in two road starts this season; over is 2-1 in his ’17 starts.


Velasquez is 0-2, 7.20 in three starts this month (over 3-0).


Miami won six of its last nine games; their last four games went over. Phillies won their last four games; under is 5-2 in their last seven home games.


Cubs @ Pirates
Lester is 0-0, 2.66 in four starts this month (under 2-1-1).


Glasnow is 0-1, 11.12 in three starts this month (over 2-0-1).


Chicago won six of its last seven games; seven of their last eight games went over. Pittsburgh lost six of its last eight games; over is 7-2-2 in their home games.


Braves @ Mets
Teheran is 1-1, 4.30 in four starts this month (over 2-2).


Syndergaard is 1-1, 3.12 in four starts this month (under 2-1-1).


Atlanta lost its last six games; they’re 1-5 in series openers. Under is 5-1 in Braves’ last six games. Mets lost eight of their last nine games; over is 6-1-3 in their last ten home tilts.


Reds @ Brewers
Adleman allowed two runs in six IP (92 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Cubs.


Peralta is 3-1, 4.71 in four starts this month (under 3-1).


Reds lost six of their last seven games; they’re 5-3 on road. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Milwaukee lost three of its last four games- over is 10-2 in its last 12 home games.


Nationals @ Rockies
Roark is 2-0, 4.38 in four starts this month (over 2-1-1). Nationals scored 26 runs in the four games.


Chatwood is 2-0, 2.40 in his last two starts; under is 3-1 in his ’17 starts.


Nationals won eight of their last their last nine games; they’re 8-3 on road. Their last three games went over total. Colorado won seven of its last nine games; three of their last four games went over.


Padres @ Diamondbacks
Cahill is 1-2, 3.93 in three starts this month (over 2-10.


Godley is making his first ’17 start; he is 10-5, 5.34 in 36 MLB games (15 starts). He is 1-1, 2.55 in three AAA games this year (one start).


Padres lost their last six road games; over is 8-2 in their last ten games overall. Arizona won nine of last ten home games; over is 10-2 in their home games.


Dodgers @ Giants
Wood is 0-0, 7.36 in two starts this month (over 1-1).


Cueto is 3-1, 5.25 in four starts this month (over 4-0).


Dodgers lost six of their last nine games (under 7-2)- they’re 4-7 on road. San Francisco lost five of their last six games, are 7-14. Under is 10-3-1 in their last 14 games.


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American League
Astros @ Indians
McCullers is 2-0, 3.33 in four starts this month (over 2-2).


Bauer is 1-2, 6.35 in three starts this month (over 2-0-1).


Astros won ten of last 12 games, are 7-2 on road- seven of their last eight road games went over total. Cleveland won five of its last seven games; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games.


Rays @ Orioles
Cobb is 0-2, 6.38 in his last three starts (over 3-0).


Bundy is 3-1, 1.37 in four starts this month (under 3-1).


Rays lost three of last five games; they’re 2-7 on road. Six of last seven Tampa Bay games went over total. Baltimore is 7-3 at home; six of their last seven games stayed under total.


Bronx @ Boston
Severino 1-1, 4.50 in three starts this month (under 2-1).


Porcello is 0-2, 7.79 in his last three starts (over 2-2).


Bronx lost five of last seven road games; they’re 7-3 in last ten games overall. Red Sox is 7-2 at home; their last five games stayed under the total.


Mariners @ Tigers
Paxton is 2-0, 1.78 in his four starts this month (under 3-1).


Norrris is 1-1, 3.71 in three starts this month (over 3-0).


Mariners are 2-10 on the road (over 5-2 in last seven). Detroit won its last three games; they’re 6-2 at home. Over is 5-0-1 in their last six games.


Twins @ Rangers
Santiago is 2-1, 2.22 in four starts this month (over 2-2).


Hamels is 1-0, 2.70 in his last three starts (over 3-1 in his ’17 starts).


Twins lost six of their last nine games; under is 6-1-1 in their road games. Texas won five of its last seven home games; under is 9-2-1 in their last 12 games.


Royals @ White Sox
Karns is 0-1, 7.71 in three starts this month (under 2-1).


Quintana is 0-4, 6.17 in four starts this month (under 3-1).


Royals lost their last six games; 10 of their last 12 games stayed under the total. Chicago won its last three games; six of their last eight home games stayed under.


A’s @ Angels
Manaea is 1-0, 2.45 in his las two starts (over 2-2 in his ’17 starts).


Shoemaker is 0-1, 5.40 in four starts this month (over 2-2).


Oakland won five of its last seven games; five of their last six road games stayed under. Angels won three of their last four games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.


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Interleague
Blue Jays @ Cardinals
Latos allowed four runs in five IP (85 PT) in his first ’17 start, an extra-inning win in Anaheim.


Martinez is 0-3, 8.04 in his last three starts (over 1-1-2 in his ’17 starts).


Toronto is 5-5 in its last ten games after a 1-9 start; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Cardinals won six of last eight games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.


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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Mia-Phil: Chen 1-3; Velasquez 2-3
Chi-Pitt: Lester 2-2; Glasnow 2-1
Atl-NY: Teheran 1-4; Syndergaard 2-2
Cin-Mil: Adleman 0-1; Peralta 3-1
Wsh-Colo: Roark 3-1; Chatwood 2-2
SD-Az: Cahill 1-2; Godley 0-0
LA-SF: Wood 0-2; Cueto 3-1


American League
Hst-Clev: McCullers 4-0; Bauer 1-2
NY-Bos: Severino 1-3; Porcello 1-4
Sea-Det: Paxton 2-2; Norris 1-2
KC-Chi: Karns 1-2; Quintana 0-4
Min-Tex: Santiago 2-2; Hamels 1-3
TB-Balt: Cobb 1-3; Bundy 3-1
A’s-LAA: Manaea 1-3; Shoemaker 2-2


Interleague
Tor-StL: Latos 1-0; Martinez 1-3


Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Mia-Phil: Chen 1-3; Velasquez 2-3
Chi-Pitt: Lester 0-4; Glasnow 2-3
Atl-NY: Teheran 1-4; Syndergaard 1-4
Cin-Mil: Adleman 0-1; Peralta 1-4
Wsh-Colo: Roark 2-4; Chatwood 0-4
SD-Az: Cahill 1-3; Godley 0-0
LA-SF: Wood 1-2; Cueto 0-4


American League
Hst-Clev: McCullers 0-4; Bauer 0-3
NY-Bos: Severino 1-3; Porcello 1-4
Sea-Det: Paxton 0-4; Norris 1-3
KC-Chi: Karns 2-3; Quintana 1-4
Min-Tex: Santiago 0-4; Hamels 2-4
TB-Balt: Cobb 1-4; Bundy 0-4
A’s-LAA: Manaea 0-4; Shoemaker 4-4


Interleague
Tor-StL: Latos 0-1; Martinez 2-4


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Umpires
National League
Chi-Pitt: Under is 3-0 in Hickox games this season.
Cin-Mil: Over is 5-3 in last eight Whitson games.
Wsh-Colo: Six of last nine Foster games stayed under.
SD-Az: Over is 13-6 in last nineteen Woodring games.
LA-SF: Three of four Miller games went over this month.


American League
Hst-Clev: Three of four Scheurwater games this month stayed under.
Sea-Det: Favorites are 14-1 in las 15 Wendelstedt games.
KC-Chi: Under is 2-0-1 in Baker games this year; road team won his last six games.
Min-Tex: Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Rackley games.
TB-Balt: Four of last five Little games stayed under.
A’s-LAA: Under is 6-2 in Layne’s last eight games behind plate.


Interleague
Tor-StL: All four Barry games this month went over the total.


Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 4/25/17
Ariz 3-5-2………..6-3-3…….9-8-5
Atl 2-7-2………..4-2-1…….6-9-3
Cubs 7-4………….4-4-1…….11-8-1
Reds 5-3-1……….4-5-2……..9-8-3
Colo 6-4………….6-3-2…….12-7-2
LA 5-6-1………..5-3-1…….10-9-2
Miami 4-7-2………..5-0………9-7-2
Milw 7-1-1……….5-7-1…….12-8-2
Mets 2-4…………4-8-2……..6-12-2
Philly 4-2-2………..5-4-1…….9-6-3
Pitt 1-6-2………..5-6……..6-12-2
St. Louis 3-6-1……….6-2-2……..9-8-3
SD 3-8-2……….5-2-2……..8-10-4
SF 4-7-2…………3-5………7-12-2
Wash 7-4…………..5-4………..11-8


Orioles 5-2-2……….5-5……….10-7-2
Boston 3-6-1………3-4-2………6-10-3
White Sox 3-4-2………5-4-1………8-8-3
Cleveland 5-6-1………1-5-1……..6-11-2
Detroit 5-5-1………..6-2……….11-7-1
Astros 1-5-3………6-4-1………7-9-4
KC 2-8-2……….5-2-1……..7-10-3
Angels 3-6-2………..6-4-1…….9-10-3
Twins 4-3-1………5-4-3……….9-7-4
NYY 3-6…………..7-2………..10-8
A’s 2-3-2……….5-4-4………7-7-6
Seattle 3-7-2………..6-2-1……..9-9-3
TB 6-2-1……….9-2-2…….15-4-3
Texas 5-2-2……….7-4-1………12-6-3
Toronto 1-9-1………..1-6-2………2-14-3


%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total-4/25/17)
Ariz 1-10……..6-12……….7
Atl 1-11……..2-7…………3
Cubs 3-11……..3-9…………6
Reds 1-8……..4-12…………5
Colo 3-9……..4-11…………7
LA 4-11……..2-10..………6
Miami 4-12……..4-7…………9
Milw 5-8……..5-13…………10
Mets 3-7……..5-12………….8
Philly 4-9……..2-9………….6
Pitt 1-9……..4-11…………5
StL 3-10……4-10…………7
SD 5-12…….5-8…………10
SF 2-12……..2-9…………4
Wash 5-11……..3-9…………8


Orioles 1-9……..1-9…………2
Boston 1-10……..1-8…………2
White Sox 1-8…….4-10…………5
Clev 4-12……..3-6…………7
Detroit 2-10……..4-8…………6
Astros 2-9……..5-11………..7
KC 2-12……..3-6…………5
Angels 2-10…….2-11…………4
Twins 1-8……..3-11…………4
NYY 1-9……..4-8…………5
A’s 0-7……..3-13…………3
Seattle 6-12……..3-8…………9
TB 2-7……..7-14………..9
Texas 3-8……..2-12…………4
Toronto 3-11……..2-8………….5


Interleague play
NL @ AL– 7-4 AL, favorites -$209
AL @ NL– 6-4 NL, favorites -$198
Total: 11-10 AL, favorites -$407
Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 1-10
AL @ NL– Over 6-4
Total– Over 7-14

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Wednesday, April 26


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Trend Report
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1:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 13 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games at home

2:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 16-7 SU in their last 23 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City

6:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston's last 17 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
Chi Cubs12-3-1 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 16 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Miami is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games at home

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets are 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games at home
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota

8:15 PM
TORONTO vs. ST. LOUIS
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 23 games at home

8:40 PM
WASHINGTON vs. COLORADO
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Washington
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

9:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 11 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 11 games when playing at home against San Diego

10:07 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
Oakland is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
LA Angels are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Angels's last 12 games

10:15 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games
LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Francisco's last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of San Francisco's last 21 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

 

[CNOTES]

Wednesday's Diamond Notes
April 26, 2017


Hottest team: Nationals (8-1 past nine)


The Nationals bounced back from Monday's loss in style, outlasting the Rockies 15-12 on Tuesday. Washington's Trea Turner ended up hitting for the cycle while driving in seven runs and Daniel Murphy tied a career-best with five RBI in a game which looked more like a slow-pitch beer-league softball game rather than a Major League Baseball performance. The Nats offense continues to hum long, posting three or more runs in each of the past nine games, and 18 of their 21 outings overall.


Coldest team Mets (0-4 past four, 1-8 past nine)

The Mets stunk it up in a homestand at Citi Field, posting just one victory in six games, including a three-game sweep at the hands of the red-hot Nationals. The Mets have had a power outage during the past nine games, averaging just 2.89 runs per game during the span. Fans of the blue and orange were likely cheering when Mother Nature decided to intervene, keeping New York from another potential loss. Showers will be pulling out of Flushing in the AM on Wednesday, so Mother Nature won't be able to help. The good news for the Mets is the fact the Bravos are just as poor lately, going 1-8 in their past nine road games, 0-6 in their past six divisional games and 4-12 in Julio Teheran's past 16 appearances against divisional foes.

Hottest pitcher: Dylan Bundy, Orioles (3-1, 1.37 ERA)


Bundy was discussed as one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball for years. Now that he has arrived in Charm City he is living up to expectations in a big way. Bundy has posted 20 strikeouts over 26 1/3 innings in four starts with an impressive 1.37 ERA while holding to opposition to a .239 batting average. He also has a sparkling 0.99 WHIP so far. While his overall body of work is impressive, the Oklahoman is even more impressive at home. He is 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA with 11 strikeouts over 14 innings in two outings this season in Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Coldest pitcher: Jose Quintana, White Sox (0-4, 6.17 ERA)


Quintana has lost each of his four outings this season, allowing five home runs, 12 walks and 24 hits over 23 1/3 innings for a dismal 1.54 WHIP. Opposing batters are hitting .280 against him, although he has been able to rack up an impressive 20 strikeouts. He has his best chance at a victory to date, as the Royals have dropped seven straight road outings, six games overall and nine in a row against divisional foes. However, K.C. has won seven of their past 10 against left-handed starting pitching, so that doesn't bode well for Q. The White Sox are just 4-17 in Quintana's past 21 starts against the Royals and 1-10 in his past 11 home assignments against Kansas City.


Biggest UNDER run: Twins (7-3-1 past 11 games)


The 'under' has hit in each of the past two games for the Twins down in Texas, both road victories for the Twins. They have had well pitched games from Ervin Santana and Phil Hughes, and they now turn to southpaw Hector Santiago to keep the ball rolling. The 'under' is 4-0 in Minnesota's past four against AL West teams, 5-0-2 in their past seven against left-handed starting pitchers and 15-5-1 in their past 21 games overall on the road. The under is also 4-0 in Santiago's past four road outings and 7-2 in his past nine assignments overall.


Biggest OVER run: Brewers (8-1 past nine games, 10-2 past 12 outings)

The 'over' has been a frequent occurrence for the Brew Crew lately, as they are either posting big offensive totals or allowing plenty of runs with poor pitching performances. So far it's been the offense doing the mashing to open their set with the Reds, averaging 10.0 runs per game in the first two of the series. Milwaukee has also allowed an average of 5.6 runs per game over the past eight outings which bodes well for the 'over' most nights. The 'over' is hitting for Cincinnati lately, too, going 5-0 in their past five, 3-0-1 in their past four and 4-0 in their past four vs. RHP. And the 'over' is 10-2-1 in the past 13 meetings at Miller Park, while going 4-1 in the past five meetings overall.

Matchup to watch: Rockies vs. Nationals


As mentioned, the Nationals and Rockies combined for 27 runs in Tuesday's slugfest at Coors Field. The Nationals have been ripped for 20 runs by the Rockies in the first two games in Denver. Despite the struggles at Coors, the Nats are still 7-1 in their past eight road games, 8-1 in their past nine games overall and 7-0 in their past seven road games against right-handed starting pitching. Washington is also 16-5 in their past 21 outings against right-handed pitching. The Nats have fared well with Tanner Roark toeing the slab, too, going 21-7 over his past 28 outings, including 10-3 in his past 13 on the road. The Rockies have won four of their past five at home, but they're just 2-5 in Tyler Chatwood's past seven home starts against a team with a winning record.


Betcha didn’t know: Johnny Cueto is looking to bounce back against the Dodgers on Wednesday night. He served up a grand slam last time out in Colorado, the first time he has allowed a homer with the sacks jammed in his 10-year career. If he bounces back he will need to buck a trend, as the veteran is just 5-6 with a 2.74 ERA in 13 career starts against Los Angeles. For whatever reason he rarely receives any offensive support when facing the boys from Los Angeles. He'll be opposed by Alex Wood, who is 0-2 with a 6.89 ERA in two career starts and four relief appearances against the Giants.


Biggest public favorite: Mets (-205) vs. Braves


Biggest public underdog: Nationals (+115) at Rockies


Biggest line move: Dodgers (+125 to +100) vs. Giants

 

[CNOTES]

LEADING OFF: Pedroia set to return, Bundy emerging for O's
April 26, 2017


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


WELCOME BACK


The Red Sox had to wait another day to get Dustin Pedroia back in the lineup. Manager John Farrell said after Tuesday night's game was rained out that his injured second baseman would have been able to play after missing the previous two games. Instead, Pedroia will return a day later when the Red Sox host the Yankees. Pedroia has been out since he was spiked in the left leg during a late slide by Manny Machado on Friday. The Orioles third baseman apologized, and Pedroia said he didn't think Machado was trying to hurt him. Boston ace Chris Sale (1-1, 0.91 ERA) will face Masahiro Tanaka (2-1, 6.00).

BIG TIME BUNDY


Dylan Bundy and the AL East-leading Orioles try to keep up their hot start against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bundy (3-1, 1.37) is finally looking like the ace many projected when he made his big league debut at 19 years old in 2012. He's thrown 13 scoreless innings over his last two starts and has yet to allow a home run this season. Alex Cobb (1-2, 4.88) is up for the Rays.

GONE FISHING?


Multiple groups have submitted bids to buy the Miami Marlins, and none has yet been accepted, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday. Manfred's comments came after Bloomberg reported a group led by former Yankees captain Derek Jeter and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush won an auction for the team with a $1.3 billion bid. Quogue Capital investment fund founder Wayne Rothbaum has also pursued the Marlins, as did Joshua Kushner, whose older brother is an adviser to President Donald Trump. Completion of any sale by Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria could take months and would require approval by at least 75 percent of the major league teams.


GOOD TIMING


The struggling, ailing Mets got a timely break Tuesday when their game against Atlanta was postponed by rain. New York has lost four straight and eight of nine while dealing with a string of injuries, but it gets to skip No. 5 starter Robert Gsellman and pitch Noah Syndergaard against the Braves. The Mets won't dodge Atlanta ace and Tuesday's scheduled starter Julio Teheran, though. The righty was pushed back a day and will try to extend his dominance against the NL East rival, having given up just three earned runs in his last 43 innings (0.63 ERA) against New York dating to 2015.

SLOW START


Jose Quintana (0-4, 6.17) seeks his first win of the season when the White Sox host the Royals. Quintana became the ace of Chicago's staff after Chris Sale was traded to Boston in the offseason, but he's struggled early in the role, allowing at least three earned runs in three of his four starts. He hasn't gotten much help, with the Sox scoring four runs total over his four starts. Chicago has been shut out in Quintana's last two appearances.