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[CNOTES]

Preview: Rockies (46-61) at Nationals (56-52)
Game: 2
Venue: Nationals Park
Date: August 08, 2015 7:05 PM EDT

Facing their largest deficit in nearly three months, the Washington Nationals are hoping Stephen Strasburg's return from the disabled list can kick-start a playoff push.


Chasing down NL East-leading New York will be more manageable, however, if Strasburg can dominate like he did right before landing on the DL and not pitch like he did in the season's first two months.


Strasburg takes the ball for the first time since Independence Day as the Nationals try to bounce back from a discouraging loss to the last-place Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.


Washington (56-52) was well on its way to a win Friday with a 4-1 lead in the eighth inning before Carlos Gonzalez hit a grand slam off former closer Drew Storen, sending the Nationals to a 5-4 loss. It was the sixth defeat in eight games for Washington, which fell 2 1/2 games out of the division lead for the first time since May 12.


'I guarantee none of the teams in our division feel sorry for us. The Mets are happy,' Danny Espinosa said. " ... For us, we've just got to keep going, keep plugging and go day-to-day and try to get wins.'


A win Saturday will come much easier if Strasburg (5-5, 5.16 ERA) can pick up where he left off before getting injured.


Strasburg recorded a 6.55 ERA in his first 10 starts with the Nationals losing seven times before going to the DL on May 30 due to neck tightness. At the time of his injury, his ERA was the second-highest among the 116 pitchers with at least 45 innings thrown.


A five-week stint on the DL seemed to work wonders as he came off pitching like an All-Star.


The right-hander posted a 1.50 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 12 innings in winning his first two starts and was again pitching well in his third. He had allowed one hit over 3 2-3 scoreless innings against San Francisco on July 4 before hurting his side. He went on the DL the next day with a strained left oblique.


Strasburg was getting knocked around before his first injury, as opponents had a .497 slugging percentage, and struck out 20.7 percent of the batters he faced. The top pick of the 2009 draft was once again overpowering batters after coming off the DL, striking out 30.0 percent of hitters and holding batters to a .232 slugging percentage.


Replicating that kind of success won't be easy against a Rockies team which is averaging an NL-best 4.6 runs and is second in the majors in slugging at .442.


Gonzalez is 7 for 18 with two homers, two doubles and seven RBIs in his last five games and leads the league with 19 home runs since June 1. Nolan Arenado is second on that list with 14 but is 0 for 5 lifetime against Strasburg.


DJ LeMahieu, fifth in the NL with a .319 average, is 4 for 9 with a homer lifetime in their matchups.


"Our guys fight to the final out,' Colorado manager Walt Weiss said. 'We've had some really tough losses ... but our guys continue to fight."


Strasburg went 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA against the Rockies (46-61) last season. He is 2-1 with a 1.74 ERA in three career home starts against them.


Colorado rookie Eddie Butler (3-8, 5.45) is being pushed up a day to make his first appearance against Washington in his fourth start since being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque.


The right-hander is 0-2 with a 7.80 ERA since a seven-week stay in the minors and yielded three homers over four innings in Monday's 8-7 loss to Seattle.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Rockies at Nationals
Fri, Aug 7 Final 5 to 4
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Rockies at Nationals
Sat, Aug 8 - 7:05PM EDT


GAME 3
Rockies at Nationals
Sun, Aug 9 - 1:35PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Twins (55-54) at Indians (49-59)
Game: 2
Venue: Progressive Field
Date: August 08, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

For the Minnesota Twins, anywhere would've been better than Toronto. Few places have been more enjoyable for visiting teams lately than Cleveland.


The Twins try to win two straight for the first time in two weeks Saturday night when they continue this three-game series against the last-place Indians.


Minnesota (55-54) probably couldn't wait to leave Toronto after it was outscored 26-12 in four consecutive defeats, giving it 14 losses in 18 games. That stretch dropped the Twins from the top of the wild-card race to three games behind the second spot.


It looked like Minnesota would easily end its five-game skid after scoring six runs in the third inning in Friday's series opener. The Indians, though, answered back with four runs in the bottom half and went ahead 9-7 with five more runs in the fourth.


After forging a 9-all tie with a run in the fifth and sixth, the Twins finally regained the lead on Torii Hunter's homer in the ninth and held on for the 10-9 win.


'This is not my first rodeo,' Hunter said. 'I know how to bear down and get it done. That's what I did. I really wanted to help this ballclub out.'


Hunter fell a triple shy of the cycle and finished with three RBIs. Brian Dozier also homered and Eddie Rosario had a pair of triples for the Twins, who avoided falling under .500 for the first time since they were 11-12 on May 1.


Friday's loss was the fifth in six games for Cleveland (49-59), which has lost nine of 10 at home to fall to a major league-worst 20-33. The Indians are a season-high 10 games under .500.


Cleveland continued to overhaul its roster Friday, acquiring third baseman Chris Johnson from Atlanta in exchange for outfielders Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher. This trade follows the recent deals that shipped Brandon Moss, David Murphy and Marc Rzepczynski out of Cleveland.


'We can stay neutral or we can go backwards,' manager Terry Francona said. 'None of those are very good options. Or we can take what's been thrown at us and try to get better, and learn and figure out how we want to be as a team. We want to move forward.'


Michael Brantley had three RBIs and has hit safely in 10 straight starts, batting .368 in those games. Brantley, though, is hitting .192 in 26 at-bats against Ervin Santana (2-2, 3.89 ERA), who looks to continue his excellent work on the road.


Santana is 2-1 with a 1.52 ERA in four starts away from home, pitching at least 7 2-3 innings in three of those games. The right-hander rebounded from his worst performance of the season with a much better outing in a 5-1 loss at Toronto on Monday, allowing three runs over six innings.


Although he's 3-9 with a 4.09 ERA in 17 starts against the Indians, Santana has posted a 1.61 ERA in the last four meetings.


Trevor Bauer (8-8, 3.98) seeks to end a personal three-game losing streak and record his first win in a month. The right-hander is 0-3 with a 4.91 ERA in his last four starts, but has allowed only three runs and nine hits over 15 2-3 innings in his past two.


Bauer more then held his own matched up with Oakland ace Sonny Gray on Sunday, yielding one run and four hits over 6 2-3 innings in a 2-1, 10-inning loss.


The Twins have been a difficult matchup for Bauer, who is 0-3 with a 6.07 ERA in five starts. He was tagged for five runs and nine hits over five-plus innings in a 9-3 home loss May 8.


Hunter is 6 for 12 with two homers and two doubles against Bauer.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Twins at Indians
Fri, Aug 7 Final 10 to 9
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Twins at Indians
Sat, Aug 8 - 7:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Twins at Indians
Sun, Aug 9 - 1:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: White Sox (51-56) at Royals (64-44)
Game: 2
Venue: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium
Date: August 08, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

As the Kansas City Royals continue to find comfort at home, the Chicago White Sox have struggled no matter where they've played of late.


The Royals will try for a sixth consecutive home victory over the White Sox on Saturday night.


Kansas City (64-44) dropped six of the last eight to conclude a 4-6 road trip but bounced back with Friday's 3-2 victory over Chicago. Edinson Volquez threw seven strong innings and Lorenzo Cain had two hits to help the Royals win for the 12th time in their last 15 at Kauffman Stadium.


"(To) bounce back (Friday) and get a win against a division team is huge," Cain said.


Kansas City is 35-18 at home, where it's held the White Sox (51-56) to 11 runs during a five-game winning streak that dates to last season.


"(It's) always been a tough team for us to play," said Chicago manager Robin Ventura, whose club fell to 3-8 against the Royals this season after losing for the sixth times in the last eight games.


Cain is hitting .233 with one RBI in his last 11 road contests but .387 with 13 RBIs in his last 16 at home. The veteran is batting .409 with eight RBIs while hitting safely in all 11 games against Chicago this season.


He's 3 for 5 this year off Jeff Samardzija (8-6, 4.35 ERA), who has a 6.23 ERA in losing two starts against the Royals in 2015.


The right-hander completed at least seven innings in 10 straight starts before matching a season high with nine runs allowed in 4 2-3 innings of Sunday's 12-3 loss to the New York Yankees.


"If you are not sharp and on top of it, you are going to pay for it," Ventura told MLB's official website.


It doesn't seem likely Samardzija will have leadoff hitter Adam Eaton behind him Saturday after the center fielder jammed his left shoulder making a catch in the opener. Though Eaton is 2 for 13 with seven strikeouts in the last four games, he's hit .432 with a .528 on-base percentage in his last 12.


'It was enough to take him out," Ventura said about Eaton, who is day to day. "He couldn't really do anything. He knew right away. It was enough that we were going to have to get him checked out."


Trayce Thompson, brother of Golden State All-Star guard Klay Thompson, could make his first start in place of Eaton after recording two hits and scoring on Jose Abreu's double in his second career game Friday.


Batting .344 with 19 RBIs in his last 17 games, Abreu came through but the White Sox went 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position in the opener.


They'll hope to rebound against Jeremy Guthrie (7-7, 5.65), who remains in Kansas City's rotation despite going 0-2 with a 7.27 ERA and yielding 30 hits in three starts since the All-Star break. Due to an off day the right-hander hasn't pitched since July 29 when he gave up eight runs and three homers in 5 1-3 innings of a 12-1 loss at Cleveland.


'It just unraveled for me and was not a good outing when you look back at it,' Guthrie said.


Though the Royals pulled out a 7-6, 13-inning win at Chicago on July 18, Guthrie allowed three runs and nine hits in five innings.


Melky Cabrera is batting .364 with five doubles, a triple and a home run in 44 at-bats against Guthrie.



SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
White Sox at Royals
Fri, Aug 7 Final 2 to 3
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
White Sox at Royals
Sat, Aug 8 - 7:10PM EDT


GAME 3
White Sox at Royals
Sun, Aug 9 - 2:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Cardinals (70-39) at Brewers (47-64)
Game: 2
Venue: Miller Park
Date: August 08, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

Randal Grichuk was drafted one spot before Mike Trout six years ago. While he hasn't become one of the game's best players, he's blossoming into a star in his own right for the St. Louis Cardinals.


He and St. Louis' dominant pitching staff seek a fourth straight victory Saturday night against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.


The Los Angeles Angels selected Grichuk 24th overall in 2009 and picked Trout next. They dealt Grichuk, along with Peter Bourjos, to St. Louis after the 2013 season in exchange for Fernando Salas and David Freese, a deal that's looking better for the Cardinals by the day.


Grichuk, who never posted a minor league OPS better than .805 for a season at a level above Class-A, currently leads all rookies with at least 50 games played with a .913 OPS and is batting .350 with seven homers, seven doubles and 19 RBIs in his last 20 games.


Freese has hit .252 with a .389 slugging percentage since the deal after posting .286 and .427 marks over five seasons for St. Louis, while Salas owns a 4.35 ERA in 48 relief appearances this year.


Grichuk had a three-run shot during a six-run fifth inning in Friday's 6-0 win against the Brewers. Matt Carpenter also stayed locked in, doubling twice to improve his average to .381 over the last 11 games.


The Cardinals (70-39) have been able to get by without big innings given their excellence on the mound. They've allowed eight runs in the last five games with Friday being their second straight shutout. The bullpen has been especially impressive, allowing one run and six hits over 19 innings in the last five contests, and posting a 1.26 ERA since July 21.


"They are pitching well and you know it's going to be a low-scoring game for you to win," Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said.


Jaime Garcia (3-4, 1.98 ERA) looks to continue the staff's run after limiting Colorado to one run and two hits over five-plus innings in a 3-2 victory on Sunday, though he also yielded four walks.


He's walked six over 11 innings in two games since returning from a strained groin, an uncharacteristic number for a player who averaged 1.3 walks per nine innings in seven starts before the injury.


Garcia was a tough-luck loser against Milwaukee on June 1, allowing one run and three hits over seven innings in a 1-0 defeat. He's still 6-4 with a 2.81 ERA in 13 career starts in the series, however.


The Brewers (47-64) had scored 22 runs while winning three straight before being stifled Friday. Ryan Braun was yanked after seven innings for the second time in a lopsided loss in five days, though he extended his hitting streak to six games with a single. He's hitting .205 with six strikeouts in 39 at-bats against Garcia.


Rookie Shane Peterson is batting .423 in his last eight games after going 3 for 4.


Wily Peralta, (2-6, 4.55) is also making his third start since coming back from injury. He'll be looking to bounce back from his toughest outing of the season, having given up six runs, eight hits and three walks over 3 1-3 innings in a 13-5 loss to San Diego on Monday.


"I'm hoping it's just a one-time thing," Counsell said.


Peralta is 4-6 with a 4.43 ERA in 11 starts against St. Louis, including an 0-3 mark in the last four meetings while receiving four runs of support in 24 innings.


Carpenter is batting .444 off Peralta in 27 at-bats, while Jason Heyward is 6 for 14.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Cardinals at Brewers
Fri, Aug 7 Final 6 to 0
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Cardinals at Brewers
Sat, Aug 8 - 7:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Cardinals at Brewers
Sun, Aug 9 - 2:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Marlins (43-67) at Braves (50-60)
Game: 3
Venue: Turner Field
Date: August 08, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

While they've been mediocre against the rest of the NL East, the Atlanta Braves continue to thrive against the Miami Marlins.


The Braves seek another win over Miami on Saturday night but face the only current Marlins starter to have beaten them this season, Tom Koehler.


Atlanta (50-60) is 24-24 against its division rivals but improved to 9-2 against Miami with a 6-3 victory Friday. The Marlins (43-67) took a short-lived lead by scoring three runs in the seventh, and the Braves responded with four in their half.


Nick Markakis hit a two-run single, and Atlanta took advantage of two errors, giving Miami nine in the past 10 games. Markakis went 3 for 4 to extend his hitting streak to an NL-best 14 games.


Atlanta, which has not won three straight in more than a month, has a tough task in solving Koehler (8-8, 3.71 ERA), who is 1-1 with a 2.63 ERA in his last four starts against the Braves and 1-0 with a 2.50 ERA in his last three in Atlanta. He picked up one of Miami's two wins over the Braves on April 14 by allowing two runs in 5 1-3 innings in an 8-2 win at Turner Field.


Koehler, however, has hardly been at his best lately, allowing a combined 12 runs in 10 1-3 innings in back-to-back losses. He matched a season high by giving up seven in 4 1-3 innings in a 12-1 drubbing to the New York Mets on Monday.


That triggered the Marlins' current five-game losing streak. They've also dropped 12 of 14 overall and 20 of 25 on the road.


"It's certainly not indicative of what he's done this year, just a bad game. Unfortunately, you're going to have some of those," manager Dan Jennings said.


Mike Foltynewicz (3-3, 5.40) also struggled in his latest outing Monday, his second since being called up from the minors. The right-hander gave up six runs on a career-high four homers in his six innings against San Francisco but avoided a loss as the Braves rallied for a 9-8 victory in 12 innings.


Foltynewicz, making his first appearance against the Marlins, gave up a pair of solo homers in his six innings July 29 in a 2-0 loss in Baltimore.


The Braves could have Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher in uniform for this game after acquiring the two players from Cleveland on Friday for Chris Johnson.


"I think with the addition of these two players, we're getting winning players with good makeups," Braves president John Hart told MLB's official website. "They've been around winners and they play the game the right way. I think these guys will fit what we're doing."


Bourn, who played 208 games for Atlanta from 2011-12, is batting .400 (14 for 35) in his last 11 games after hitting .224 in his first 84. Swisher has been rehabbing from inflammation on one of his surgically repaired knees and is batting .198 in 30 games this season.


Markakis, hitting .361 during his streak, is 3 for 6 lifetime against Koehler. A.J. Pierzynski, batting .426 during a 12-game run, is 5 for 9 with two homers.



SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Marlins at Braves
Thu, Aug 6 Final 8 to 9
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Marlins at Braves
Fri, Aug 7 Final 3 to 6
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 3
Marlins at Braves
Sat, Aug 8 - 7:10PM EDT


GAME 4
Marlins at Braves
Sun, Aug 9 - 5:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Reds (48-59) at Diamondbacks (53-55)
Game: 2
Venue: Chase Field
Date: August 08, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

Welington Castillo might have found a home with an Arizona Diamondbacks team that's trying to remain relevant in the final two months of the season.


Perhaps the club's biggest surprise this season, Castillo should have a chance to continue his recent power surge and help the Diamondbacks move within one game of .500 on Saturday night against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.


Castillo belted his career-high 14th home run and Chase Anderson pitched seven strong innings in his return from the disabled list to lead Arizona (53-55) to a 2-0 victory Friday. Though the Diamondbacks are 8 1/2 games back of first place in the NL West and seven out of the final wild-card spot, they've won nine of the last 13 and improved to 10-1 when Castillo homers.


"The most important thing is this team is giving me the opportunity to be out there every day and have a chance to be better and better every time," he told MLB's official website.


Playing for his third team this season, Castillo is batting .394 with seven home runs and 10 RBIs in his last 10 games. A former prized catching prospect with the Chicago Cubs, Castillo has hit all but two of his homers after being acquired by Arizona in the June 3 trade that sent Mark Trumbo to Seattle and is batting .299 with 25 RBIs in 43 games with the Diamondbacks.


"It's just getting the at-bats. He has a good swing," manager Chip Hale said. "If a pitcher makes a mistake, he's able to cash in."


Castillo also has built a good rapport with Diamondbacks pitchers, including rookie Robbie Ray (3-6, 3.01 ERA) despite him being 0-3 with a 4.44 ERA in five starts at home.


The left-hander also has gone 0-2 with a 4.98 ERA in four starts since winning at Texas on July 7, but makes his first appearance against a Cincinnati team that's been limited to 10 hits while being shut out in its last two contests.


Looking to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat, the Reds (48-59) were last blanked in three straight games April 18-21, 1989.


Though Cincinnati has totaled 14 runs while losing five of the last seven, Joey Votto's .468 batting average in his last 20 games is the highest in the majors since the All-Star break.


Teammate Todd Frazier, however, is hitting .114 with 14 strikeouts in the last 11 contests.


Cincinnati's Keyvius Sampson (0-1, 4.50) retired the first seven batters he faced during his first career start Sunday against Pittsburgh and yielded three runs and struck out six with a walk in five innings of a 3-0 defeat.


"I know there is always room to improve," he told MLB's official website. "Just going to work on things and be more consistent as far as my breaking stuff."


The right-hander was the 12th different pitcher to start for the Reds this season, and the fifth consecutive rookie to do so for Cincinnati. The latter hadn't happened since September 1935.


"He showed good stuff and he was around the plate," manager Bryan Price said. "He showed a four-pitch mix around the plate. I thought he had great composure for a guy making his (starting) debut. I was very impressed with the way he threw the baseball, and we look forward to seeing a lot more of Keyvius."


The Reds won't need to worry about facing veteran reliever Oliver Perez, whom the Diamondbacks dealt to Houston following Friday's game for a minor leaguer.



SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Reds at Diamondbacks
Fri, Aug 7 Final 0 to 2
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Reds at Diamondbacks
Sat, Aug 8 - 8:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Reds at Diamondbacks
Sun, Aug 9 - 4:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Phillies (43-67) at Padres (52-58)
Game: 2
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: August 08, 2015 8:40 PM EDT

No pitcher in the majors issues more walks than the San Diego Padres' Tyson Ross.


No NL club has more trouble drawing walks than the Philadelphia Phillies.


One of those trends won't hold up Saturday night when Ross tries to win three straight starts for the first time this season as he faces the visiting Phillies in the middle game of this series.


Ross (8-8, 3.37 ERA) has walked 63 hitters with a major league-worst ratio of 4.24 per nine innings. He has pitched effectively his last two times out, yielding four runs over 11 innings in victories though he has issued six walks.


Philadelphia's lack of plate discipline may prove to be his biggest asset Saturday. The Phillies (43-67) have walked 250 times.


Ross is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in four appearances - two starts - against Philadelphia. Chase Utley is 1 for 5 against him, Carlos Ruiz is 2 for 4 and Domonic Brown is hitless in four at-bats.


The right-hander, 3-5 with a 4.47 ERA in nine home starts, has seen his lack of control be an asset at times. Batters swing and miss at 30.8 percent of his pitches for one of baseball's best marks.


Ross has received 20 runs of support in his last two outings. That's seven more than the Padres (52-58) gave him in his six prior.


"It's huge any time you get guys swinging like that," Ross said. "It motivates you to get quick outs and pitch deep into the game."


Backup Austin Hedges, a .176 hitter, could be his batterymate since he has caught Ross eight times - more than any other starter.


The Phillies welcomed the return Friday of Utley, who went 1 for 5 in his first action since June 22 after being out due to right ankle inflammation. Cesar Hernandez had been playing second base in his absence, batting .387 in a seven-game hitting streak that ended when he struck out in his only official at-bat in a 4-3, 12-inning win.


Cameron Rupp's homer in the 12th was the difference for Philadelphia, which is a major league-best 14-5 since the All-Star break. Brown, Ryan Howard and Cody Asche also went deep for the Phillies, who rallied from a 3-0 deficit.


'We're being aggressive,' Rupp said. 'We're having good at-bats. When pitchers make mistakes, we're ready for them.'


Brown has homered in consecutive games, with four homers and 11 RBIs in his last eight. He is hitting .345 with three home runs in his last seven games at Petco Park.


San Diego has totaled 10 runs and batted .210 while losing four straight. Matt Kemp is 2 for 15 in that stretch, Yonder Alonso is 2 for 13 and Jedd Gyorko is 1 for 13.


The Padres have a 13-10 record when they face left-handed starters as they get their first look at Phillies rookie Adam Morgan (2-3, 4.46), who was charged with four runs over five innings in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Atlanta. Philadelphia had captured his previous three outings.


Morgan is 1-2 with a 4.76 ERA in three road starts.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Phillies at Padres
Fri, Aug 7 Final 4 to 3
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Phillies at Padres
Sat, Aug 8 - 8:40PM EDT


GAME 3
Phillies at Padres
Sun, Aug 9 - 4:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Orioles (55-53) at Angels (58-50)
Game: 2
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date: August 08, 2015 9:05 PM EDT

Mike Trout celebrated his birthday in a big way, and the Los Angeles Angels hope it was a sign of more things to come after their recent slump.


Facing a struggling Ubaldo Jimenez could be conducive for another big offensive performance Saturday night against the Baltimore Orioles at Angel Stadium.


Trout, who turned 24, had been 1 for 20 with seven strikeouts over his previous five games before going 2 for 3 with his major league-leading 33rd homer and two walks in an 8-4 win in Friday's series opener. Trout is already three shy of last year's career-high home run total and has gone yard in six of his last 11 home games against Baltimore.


The AL wild card-leading Angels (58-50) had scored three runs or fewer seven times during a 1-9 stretch, but have since won three of four while scoring 17 runs in the victories. Friday was a balanced effort with five players besides Trout driving in a run, including three RBIs and two doubles between Nos. 8 and 9 hitters Johnny Giavotella and Chris Iannetta.


Jimenez (8-7, 4.04 ERA) is 1-4 in his last six starts and has been shelled in the last four, allowing a .309/.378/.605 slash line while serving up six homers in 18 2-3 innings. He had been yielding 0.72 home runs per nine innings prior to that stretch, which would have been his lowest mark since 2010.


The right-hander gave up six runs over 4 2-3 innings in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Detroit.


"He was wild in the strike zone again," manager Buck Showalter told MLB's official website. "He had trouble getting the ball where he wanted to get it, especially with some counts in his favor."


Jimenez has lost all five previous starts against the Angels with a 5.34 ERA, though that was inflated by his last trip to Anaheim in 2012 when he gave up eight runs in four innings of a 9-6 loss with Cleveland. He's actually posted quality starts in three of his last four matchups, and permitted two runs in seven innings in a 6-1 loss May 16.


Trout is 3 for 9 with a double against Jimenez.


The Orioles (55-53) could use a lengthy outing from Jimenez after Kevin Gausman allowed six runs in 5 2-3 innings, the sixth time in eight games they've gotten fewer than six innings from their starter.


Garrett Richards (11-8, 3.46) is also seeking his first win against this opponent, having gone 0-2 with a 6.16 ERA in three starts against Baltimore. He surrendered seven runs over 4 1-3 innings in the first in 2012. The offense faltered behind him May 17 when he limited the Orioles to two runs over 7 2-3 innings in a 3-0 loss.


Richards is looking to improve to 8-2 at home, where he owns a 2.36 ERA in 10 outings. Monday's 5-4 win over Cleveland, in which he surrendered four runs in 7 1-3 innings, marked just the second time he failed to deliver a quality start in his last 18 games at Angel Stadium. His 11 strikeouts tied a career high, however.


Jimenez has one quality start in his last five road outings and owns a 5.25 ERA in 12 this year.



SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Orioles at Angels
Fri, Aug 7 Final 4 to 8
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Orioles at Angels
Sat, Aug 8 - 9:05PM EDT


GAME 3
Orioles at Angels
Sun, Aug 9 - 3:37PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Armadillo's Write-Up


Saturday, August 8

National League
Giants @ Cubs
Cain is 1-1, 5.32 in his last four starts (over 3-0-1).


Hendricks is 1-1, 5.00 in his last three starts; six of his last eight went under.


Giants won four of last seven games with Chicago; seven of last 11 in series stayed under the total. SF lost four of last six games; over is 5-1-1 in last seven. Cubs won eight of their last nine games (under 5-3-1).


Dodgers @ Pirates
Latos is 1-2, 1.73 in his last four starts (under 3-1); he got 10 runs of support in the four games.


Liriano is 3-0, 2.37 in his last six starts; four of his last five went over.


Dodgers lost seven of last nine games with Pittsburgh; over is 7-3 in last ten series games. LA won six of its last eight games (over 5-2-1). Pirates won seven of last ten games; three of last five stayed under.


Rockies @ Nationals
Butler is 0-3, 8.41 in his last four starts; under is 4-0-1 in his last five.


Strasburg comes off DL here; he was 2-0, 1.15 in his last three starts before he pulled an oblique muscle- three of his last four starts stayed under.


Colorado lost five of its last seven games with Washington; Rockies lost six of last nine games; five of their last six went over. Nationals lost six of last seven games, with last five going over the total.


Marlins @ Braves
Koehler is 1-4, 6.14 in his last five starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight.


Foltynewicz is 0-1, 6.00 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.


Braves won four of last six games (over 6-0-2 in last eight). Marlins lost 12 of last 14 games (over 6-1 in last seven). Atlanta won nine of last eleven games with Miami; six of last seven went over the total.


Cardinals @ Brewers
Garcia is 2-1, 1.41 in his last five starts; six of his last seven stayed under.


Peralta is 1-2, 6.38 in his last five starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.


Cardinals won seven of last nine games with Milwaukee (under 6-3); they won four of last five games overall (under 5-0). Brewers won three of last four games; under is 4-1 in their last five.


Reds @ Diamondbacks
Sampson allowed three hits, three runs in five IP (79 PT) in his first MLB start.


Ray is 0-2, 5.94 in his last three starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven.


Cincinnati won six of last ten games with Arizona (under 7-2 in last nine); Reds lost four of last five games; under is 9-1-1 in their last 11. Arizona won eight of last twelve games; eight of its last ten went over.


Phillies @ Padres
Morgan is 1-1, 5.28 in his last four starts (under 3-0 in road starts).


Ross is 3-1, 3.30 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over.


Phillies are 14-5 in their last 19 games-- over is 4-1-2 in their last seven. San Diego lost last four games, allowing 26 runs; nine of their last ten went over. Philly lost three of last five games with the Padres (over 4-1 in last five)


American League
Red Sox @ Tigers
Miley is 0-2, 4.70 in his last five starts; over is 6-4 in his last ten.


Simon is 2-0, 3.86 in his last two starts; eight of his last ten went over.


Red Sox won four of last five games with Detroit; under is 5-3-2 in last ten series games. Boston lost three of last five games overall (under 3-1-1). Tigers won three of last five games (under 3-1-1).


Blue Jays @ Bronx
Price is 3-2, 2.45 in his last six starts; four of his last five stayed under.
Nova is 3-0, 2.65 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.
Blue Jays won six in row, nine of last ten games; they scored 20 runs in last three games, with four of their last six going under. Toronto won four of last fvie games with Bronx, which won four of its last seven (under 6-2 in last 8).


Twins @ Indians
Santana is 0-2, 8.49 in his last two starts; three of his last four went under.


Bauer is 0-3, 4.91 in his last four starts; six of his last seven stayed under.


Minnesota won four of last five games with Cleveland; eight of last ten in series went over total. Twins lost five of last six games, outscored 39-23; five of their last eight games stayed under. Indians lost five of their last six games; six of their last eight stayed under.


White Sox @ Royals
Samardzija is 2-2, 5.86 in his last four starts; his last three went over.


Guthrie is 0-2, 7.79 n his last three starts; three of his last four went over.


Chicago lost four of last five games with Kansas City; under is 7-1-1 in last nine series games. White Sox lost six of last eight games overall; 10 of their last 11 went over the total. Royals lost six of last nine games; four of their last five stayed under.


Orioles @ Angels
Jimenez is 1-3, 10.61 in his last four starts (over 3-1).


Richards is 3-1, 2.53 in his last four home starts; four of his last six starts overall went over.


Orioles lost four of last five games with the Angels; eight of last ten went under the total. Baltimore is 7-4 in its last 11 games; over is 5-2-1 in its last eight. Halos lost seven of last ten games (over 7-4 in last 11).


Astros @ A's
McHugh is 4-0, 3.24 in his last four starts; six of his last seven went under.


Chavez is 0-2, 7.98 in his last three starts; nine of his last ten went over.


Houston won seven of last nine games with Oakland; five of last eight went over the total. Astros lost four of last five games overall; they're 3-14 in last 17 road games. A's lost ten of last 15 games (under 10-5).


Rangers @ Mariners
Perez is 1-5, 9.36 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1 in his last four on road.


Montgomery is 0-2, 6.84 in his last five starts; under is 5-2-2 in his last nine.


Seattle won its last six games with Texas; seven of last nine stayed under. Mariners won four of last five games; their last four went over. Rangers are 7-2 in last nine games; three of their last five stayed under.


Interleague
Mets @ Rays
Syndergaard is 4-1, 1.44 in his last seven starts (under 5-1-1).


Karns is 2-0, 1.65 in his last three starts.


Mets won six of last eight games with Tampa Bay; last five games in series went over total. New York won its last seven games, allowing 16 runs; four of last five went over. Tampa Bay won three of its last five; six of their last seven games went over the total.


Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
SF-Chi-- Cain 3-3; Hendricks 11-10
LA-Pitt-- Latos 7-10, 1-0; Liriano 10-10
Col-Wash-- Butler 6-8; Strasburg 6-7
Mia-Atl-- Koehler 10-10; Foltynewicz 5-6
StL-Mil-- Garcia 4-5; Peralta 4-7
Cin-Az-- Sampson 0-1; Ray 4-8
Phil-SD-- Morgan 4-3; Ross 12-11


Bos-Det-- Miley 10-12 (0-5 last 5); Simon 12-8
Tor-NY-- Price 16-6, 1-0; Nova 4-3
Min-Clev-- Santana 3-3; Bauer 9-12 (0-4 last 4)
Chi-KC-- Samardzija 11-11; Guthrie 12-8
Balt-LAA-- Jimenez 10-11; Richards 12-8
Tex-Sea-- Perez 2-2; Montgomery 4-8 (0-5 last 5)
Hst-A's-- McHugh 15-7; Chavez 5-14 (3-6 last 9)


NY-TB-- Syndergaard 8-7; Karns 10-11


Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
SF-Chi-- Cain 2-6; Hendricks 4-21
LA-Pitt-- Latos 6-17; Liriano 2-21
Col-Wash-- Butler 8-15; Strasburg 3-13
Mia-Atl-- Koehler 4-20; Foltynewicz 5-11
StL-Mil-- Garcia 2-9; Peralta 3-11
Cin-Az-- Sampson 0-1; Ray 2-12
Phil-SD-- Morgan 1-7; Ross 6-23


Bos-Det-- Miley 7-22 (3 of last 3); Simon 3-20
Tor-NY-- Price 4-22; Nova 1-7
Min-Clev-- Santana 0-6; Bauer 3-21
Chi-KC-- Samardzija 11-22; Guthrie 4-20
Balt-LAA-- Jimenez 6-21; Richards 3-20
Tex-Sea-- Perez 0-4; Montgomery 2-12
Hst-A's-- McHugh 7-22; Chavez 5-19


NY-TB-- Syndergaard 4-15; Karns 8-21


Umpires
LA-Pitt-- Last five Morales games went over total.
SF-Chi-- Three of last four Culbreth games went over.
Col-Wsh-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six O'Nora games.
StL-Mil-- Three of last four Hirschbeck games went over.
Mia-Atl-- Under is 9-4-1 in last 14 Wendelstedt games.
Cin-Az-- Last three Vanover games went over the total.
Phil-SD-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Nauert games.


Tor-NY-- Nine of last twelve Gibson games stayed under.
Hst-A's-- Favorites are 14-5 in last nineteen Nelson games.
Tex-Sea-- Underdogs won nine of last ten Iassogna games.
Bos-Det-- Six of last seven TBarrett games stayed under.
Chi-KC-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Diaz games.
Min-Clev-- Underdogs are 11-6 in last 17 Everitt games.
Balt-LAA-- Underdogs are 7-5 in last twelve Davis games.


NY-TB-- Favorites won last four TWelke games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Saturday, August 8


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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Toronto is 6-19 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home


4:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


4:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. OAKLAND
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Oakland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston


4:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
San Francisco is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
Chi Cubs are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco


4:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 9 games when playing Seattle
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas


6:10 PM
NY METS vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games


7:05 PM
COLORADO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Colorado's last 15 games when playing on the road against Washington
Colorado is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado


7:08 PM
BOSTON vs. DETROIT
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Boston is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
Detroit is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Boston
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston


7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games


7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota


7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 11 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 11 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home


8:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home


8:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN DIEGO
Philadelphia is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against San Diego
Philadelphia is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
San Diego is 6-16-1 SU in its last 23 games ,when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Diego is 3-6-1 SU in its last 10 games ,when playing Philadelphia


9:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. LA ANGELS
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Saturday, August 8




Syndergaard still yet to pick up a win on the road


Noah Syndergaard's numbers may look good at a quick glace, but the rookie right-hander has struggled on the road. In seven road starts this season, Syndergaard is 0-4 with a 4.34 ERA whilw allowing opponents to bat .268.


Syndergaard has allowed eight more earned runs on the road (18) compared to at Citi Field (10) despite pitching fewer games on foreign mounds.


The New York Mets are 1-6 in Syndergaarrd's road starts this season.


The Mets are currently -113 when visit the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday.




Mariners winless in Montgomery's past five starts


Mike Montgomery's recent struggles on the mound have translated to losses for the Seattle Mariners, with the M's dropping his past five starts.


Montgomery has given up 17 earned runs in his past five starts, including an abysmal six earned runs in 2.2 innings on July 22.


It is not all the lefties fault as the Mariners have given Montgomery three runs of support a game.


The Mariners are currently -130 when they host the Texas Rangers Saturday.




Six consecutive wins for Pirates when Liriano starts


The Pittsburgh Pirates have won their past six games when Francisco Liriano takes to the mound, with the June 20 being the last time they lost in the situation.


Through those six games, Liriano has pitched 38.0 innings while only given up nine earned runs versus 35 registered strikeouts.


The Bucs have also been giving Liriano some solid run support, as they have averaged 6.2 runs during Liriano's past six starts.


The Pirates will host the LA Dodgers Saturday.




Giants place RHP Leake on DL


The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Mike Leake on the 15-day disabled list Friday.


The Giants recalled left-hander Josh Osich from Triple-A Sacramento.


Leake had been scratched from his start against the Chicago Cubs on Friday due to a strained left hamstring. He threw before the game to test the hamstring.


"We decided to go ahead and put him on the disabled list and give him the full 15 days to make sure he's fully recovered," manager Bruce Bochy said. "It's not worth the risk to try to get him ready for the next start."

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Long Sheet


Saturday, August 8


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LA DODGERS (62 - 47) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 44) - 4:05 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 62-47 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 30-27 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-29 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 10-14 (-10.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 62-47 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 63-44 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-18 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 142-96 (+45.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 13-1 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 63-44 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 52-35 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-23 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 374-374 (+54.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 75-39 (+22.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LIRIANO is 0-6 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)


MAT LATOS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LATOS is 5-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 9-3 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+3.7 units)


FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LIRIANO is 3-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.37 and a WHIP of 0.915.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)


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SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 50) at CHICAGO CUBS (60 - 48) - 4:05 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CAIN is 19-32 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-13 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 19-32 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 133-135 (+0.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-21 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HENDRICKS is 22-12 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 7-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 22-11 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 159-129 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 78-68 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-42 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 159-129 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 112-89 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 379-378 (+43.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 735-724 (+47.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1447-1601 (-277.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 773-750 (-169.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 225-296 (-78.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-72 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1062-1192 (-214.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-62 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 158-204 (-61.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.


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


MATT CAIN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CAIN is 6-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 0.980.
His team's record is 9-6 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-4. (+6.7 units)


KYLE HENDRICKS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.


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COLORADO (46 - 61) at WASHINGTON (56 - 52) - 7:05 PM
EDDIE BUTLER (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 112-157 (-37.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 42-92 (-37.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 112-157 (-37.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-43 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 41-42 (+4.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 56-52 (-6.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 55-51 (-6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-36 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 42-42 (-7.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-24 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
STRASBURG is 39-39 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 39-39 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 21-25 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


EDDIE BUTLER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.


STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. COLORADO since 1997
STRASBURG is 2-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 2-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)


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ST LOUIS (70 - 39) at MILWAUKEE (47 - 64) - 7:10 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. WILY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 4-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
GARCIA is 25-34 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 70-39 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-16 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 70-39 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-28 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 55-25 (+25.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-25 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-64 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-35 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-64 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-38 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-3 (+2.8 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)


JAIME GARCIA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GARCIA is 6-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.228.
His team's record is 8-7 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.4 units)


WILY PERALTA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PERALTA is 4-6 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 5-6 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+1.1 units)


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MIAMI (43 - 67) at ATLANTA (50 - 60) - 7:10 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 43-67 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 17-37 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MIAMI is 15-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 43-64 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 27-46 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 33-53 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 22-44 (-20.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 24-37 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 29-22 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 29-22 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 26-16 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 25-18 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 64-78 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 30-38 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-2 (+8.7 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)


TOM KOEHLER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
KOEHLER is 1-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.373.
His team's record is 2-6 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.2 units)


MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.


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CINCINNATI (48 - 59) at ARIZONA (53 - 55) - 8:10 PM
KEYVIUS SAMPSON (R) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 48-59 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 10-28 (-14.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 53-82 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 48-59 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 22-30 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 29-16 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 117-153 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 771-681 (-88.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 117-153 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-69 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
RAY is 1-8 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 1-8 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


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


KEYVIUS SAMPSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.


ROBBIE RAY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.


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PHILADELPHIA (43 - 67) at SAN DIEGO (52 - 58) - 8:40 PM
ADAM MORGAN (L) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 84-110 (-34.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


ADAM MORGAN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.


TYSON ROSS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ROSS is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.04 and a WHIP of 1.565.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)


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TORONTO (59 - 52) at NY YANKEES (61 - 47) - 1:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 80-84 (-33.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 61-47 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 33-20 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 56-42 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 77-57 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 31-20 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NOVA is 55-30 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 65-38 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 11-0 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 37-20 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-2 (+3.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)


DAVID PRICE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PRICE is 10-7 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.369.
His team's record is 16-10 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-17. (-12.0 units)


IVAN NOVA vs. TORONTO since 1997
NOVA is 4-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.439.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)


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HOUSTON (61 - 50) at OAKLAND (49 - 62) - 4:05 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 7-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 90-158 (-63.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 61-50 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 63-62 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-44 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 39-29 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MCHUGH is 28-19 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 15-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 15-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 49-62 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 25-34 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 60-63 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-25 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 47-60 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 18-23 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 19-29 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 68-71 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 25-33 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHAVEZ is 5-14 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHAVEZ is 5-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-4 (+3.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)


COLLIN MCHUGH vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MCHUGH is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.26 and a WHIP of 0.767.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)


JESSE CHAVEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CHAVEZ is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.32 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)


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TEXAS (54 - 54) at SEATTLE (51 - 59) - 4:10 PM
MARTIN PEREZ (L) vs. MIKE MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 38-63 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 54-54 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 31-25 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 57-41 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-20 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 51-50 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 43-34 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-9 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
PEREZ is 11-1 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEREZ is 9-0 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 51-59 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 4-12 (-9.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 5-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
SEATTLE is 23-31 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 115-130 (-48.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 46-58 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 17-33 (-21.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-1 (+4.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)


MARTIN PEREZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PEREZ is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.523.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)


MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.


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BOSTON (49 - 61) at DETROIT (53 - 56) - 7:05 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 49-61 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-31 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 6-16 (-10.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 42-55 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 33-41 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 37-43 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 18-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 50-56 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SIMON is 32-21 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 32-21 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 18-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 241-206 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-33 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 72-66 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 72-66 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-39 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 62-67 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 66-69 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)


WADE MILEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.


ALFREDO SIMON vs. BOSTON since 1997
SIMON is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.733.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)


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CHI WHITE SOX (51 - 56) at KANSAS CITY (64 - 44) - 7:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-23 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-29 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-83 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 22-34 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 14-30 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 21-33 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 15-31 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 64-44 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-12 (+21.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-18 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-18 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 63-41 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-30 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 44-26 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-28 (+7.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-20 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GUTHRIE is 33-22 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 33-21 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 84-85 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 542-574 (+36.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 98-144 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 8-3 (+5.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)


JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)


JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GUTHRIE is 10-8 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 16-9 (+7.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-15. (-6.0 units)


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MINNESOTA (55 - 54) at CLEVELAND (49 - 59) - 7:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 55-54 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 60-62 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 55-50 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-29 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-21 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 49-59 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-12 (-9.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-33 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-29 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-59 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 31-37 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-20 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-31 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-2 (+4.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)


ERVIN SANTANA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANTANA is 3-9 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 5-12 (-9.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-5. (+6.5 units)


TREVOR BAUER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BAUER is 0-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.07 and a WHIP of 1.079.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)


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BALTIMORE (55 - 53) at LA ANGELS (58 - 50) - 9:05 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 15-26 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 8-24 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-27 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-30 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
JIMENEZ is 53-79 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 0-7 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 156-117 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 17-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
LA ANGELS are 147-112 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 46-33 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
RICHARDS is 31-15 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARDS is 25-11 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 155-123 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 177-202 (+40.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 69-53 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.


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


UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.34 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 0-5 (-5.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)


GARRETT RICHARDS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)


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NY METS (59 - 50) at TAMPA BAY (54 - 56) - 6:10 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. NATE KARNS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 11-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-7 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 59-50 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 35-23 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 76-51 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-15 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 131-141 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-30 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 62-74 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-22 (-13.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 63-75 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 71-83 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 34-44 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 65-73 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.


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


NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.


NATE KARNS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Dunkel


Saturday, August 8




LA Dodgers @ Pittsburgh


Game 901-902
August 8, 2015 @ 4:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Latos) 16.325
Pittsburgh
(Liriano) 13.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-135
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(+115); Over


San Francisco @ Chicago Cubs


Game 903-904
August 8, 2015 @ 4:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cain) 17.517
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 16.449
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+115); N/A


Colorado @ Washington


Game 905-906
August 8, 2015 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Butler) 13.478
Washington
(Strasburg) 17.367
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-185); Under


St. Louis @ Milwaukee


Game 907-908
August 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Garcia) 15.315
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 14.633
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
67
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+130); Under


Miami @ Atlanta


Game 909-910
August 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Koehler) 13.918
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 15.533
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-105); Under


Cincinnati @ Arizona


Game 911-912
August 8, 2015 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Sampson) 16.315
Arizona
(Ray) 15.367
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+125); Under


Philadelphia @ San Diego


Game 913-914
August 8, 2015 @ 8:40 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Morgan) 13.227
San Diego
(Ross) 17.314
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-190
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-190); Under


Toronto @ NY Yankees


Game 915-916
August 8, 2015 @ 1:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Price) 15.110
NY Yankees
(Nova) 17.084
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+130); Under


Houston @ Oakland


Game 917-918
August 8, 2015 @ 4:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McHugh) 15.387
Oakland
(Chavez) 16.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+120); Under


Texas @ Seattle


Game 919-920
August 8, 2015 @ 4:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Perez) 17.721
Seattle
(Mntgmery) 16.378
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+110); Under


Boston @ Detroit


Game 921-922
August 8, 2015 @ 7:08 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Miley) 16.554
Detroit
(Simon) 15.152
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-105); Over


Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City


Game 923-924
August 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Samrdzija) 16.544
Kansas City
(Guthrie) 14.972
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+100); Under


Minnesota @ Cleveland


Game 925-926
August 8, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 15.872
Cleveland
(Bauer) 13.181
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+120); Over


Baltimore @ LA Angels


Game 927-928
August 8, 2015 @ 9:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 13.181
LA Angels
(Richards) 16.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-150); Under


NY Mets @ Tampa Bay


Game 929-930
August 8, 2015 @ 6:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 16.544
Tampa Bay
(Karns) 14.687
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-130
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-130); Over

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Saturday, August 8




McHugh becoming a favorite for Under bettors


Colin McHugh has become a popular pitcher for bettors banking on low totals recently.


The Under is 6-1 in McHugh's last seven outings. The right-hander is scheduled to start Saturday opposite Jesse Chavez and the Oakland A's.


Pinnacle Sports has tabbed the tilt with a total of 7.5




Price set to make second start for red-hot Blue Jays


The Toronto Blue Jays remained red-hot Friday thanks to an extra innings 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees.


Toronto has won nine of its last 10 games heading into Saturday's afternoon clash in the Bronx. After coming north via trade from the Colorado Rockies, the Bluebirds are a perfect 9-0 with shortstop Troy Tulowitzki in the starting lineup.


Fellow newcomer David Price is set to make his second start of the season for Canada's sole MLB team. Ivan Nova is slated to counter for the Yanks.


Toronto is currently in the -144 ballpark at sportsbooks.

 

[CNOTES]

Nationals are on fire for Over backers


Going over totals has not been an issue for the Washington Nationals recently.


The Nats are 6-0 to the Over in their last six overall. Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals welcome Eddie Butler and the Colorado Rockies to D.C. Saturday.


Washington are presently listed as -182 moneyline favorites.

 

[CNOTES]

Mariners have had Rangers' number as of late


The Texas Rangers are a paltry 0-6 in their last six matchups with the Seattle Mariners.


Both sides will renew acquaintances in Washington Saturday. Martin Perez and Mike Montgomery are the probable starters for the Rangers and M's, respectively.


Seattle is currently -121 on the moneyline.

 

[CNOTES]

Knuckleballers continue to give Yankees problems


Aug 08, 2015


NEW YORK -- In an odd scheduling quirk, the New York Yankees faced a knuckleball pitcher for the second time in three days.


"I'm hoping that seeing two in three days you're a little bit more used to it and we have a little bit more success the other night," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said before Friday's game when his team attempted to get hits off Toronto's R.A. Dickey.


That was before. As for after, the Yankees managed six hits in seven innings off Dickey with the one run coming via a solo home run by first baseman Mark Teixeira in the second.


"It's like hitting a butterfly," Girardi said. "I thought we had better swings tonight than we did the other night. We just weren't able to score any runs."


"He had good stuff today," Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner said. "The ball was moving all over the place. We just couldn't get a lot done. I thought he was good -- on top of his game."


Facing Dickey came two nights after the Yankees were held to one run and four hits while striking out nine times in eight innings against Boston's Stephen Wright, the same pitcher they saw for five innings during a 19-inning game April 10.


So now comes the tough part, how exactly does one prepare for facing the most unpredictable pitch in the game?


"I know Mr. Steinbrenner used to send in guys that threw knuckleballs for BP," Girardi said. "But they're all so different and from pitch to pitch they're different. If you're facing a guy with a curveball and a slider his curveball is going to be fairly consistent, his slider is going to be fairly consistent. A knuckleball is not. Some of them are going to go right, some of them are going to go left, some of them are going to down more than others. It's really hard to prepare for."


About the only thing Girardi could do is field what he thinks is the best lineup against Dickey and the Yankees actually have a number of players with decent numbers off him.


Among them are center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (7-for-20), designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (8-for-27) and second baseman Stephen Drew (6-for-21).


Those numbers mattered little.


Ellsbury struck out twice, hit into a double play and had four hitless at-bats. Rodriguez managed a walk but popped out twice and grounded out. Drew flied out, grounded out and hit a foul pop up.

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Saturday, August 8


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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN ANTONIO
Seattle is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
Seattle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle
San Antonio is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Long Sheet


Saturday, August 8


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SEATTLE (5 - 16) at SAN ANTONIO (6 - 16) - 8/8/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 97-67 ATS (+23.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 6-4 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Dunkel


Saturday, August 8




Seattle @ San Antonio


Game 651-652
August 8, 2015 @ 8:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
104.963
San Antonio
106.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 2
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 4
147 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+4); Under