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MLB


Wednesday, July 29




Exit Papelbon, enter Giles as Phillies' closer


TORONTO -- With Jonathan Papelbon finally getting his wish and moving out of Philadelphia, the Phillies handed the closer role to Ken Giles.


The 24-year-old right-hander was up to the task Tuesday, retiring three batters after allowing a leadoff single in the ninth. He closed out a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to pick up his first save of the season and the second of his career. He had one save last season.


Papelbon was traded to the Washington Nationals for right-hander Nick Pivetta, who was pitching in Double-A.


Giles will have to be good to replace Papelbon, who was 17-for-17 in save chances with a 1.59 ERA in 37 outings this season.




Marlins lose Alvarez for season


MIAMI -- Tuesday was indicative of the Miami Marlins' entire 2015 season.


They activated All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon off the disabled list but also announced that a 2014 All-Star has been lost for the season.


Right-hander Henderson Alvarez, who pitched a no-hitter in 2013 and made the All-Star Game last season, had shoulder surgery on Tuesday.


So much had been expected of Alvarez this season. Yet, he finished his year with an 0-4 record and a bloated 6.45 ERA. He has not pitched since May 22, and Marlins manager Dan Jennings would not say if Alvarez would be ready for spring training.




Red Sox CF Betts leaves game with injury


BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts left Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning with a possible concussion suffered when he fell over the wall trying to make a catch.


Chicago first baseman Jose Abreu hit a ball that Betts caught on the field. Betts then ran into the right-field wall and tumbled into Boston's bullpen. He fell backward, and the ball fell out of his glove when he hit the ground hard.


Abreu was initially called out, but the White Sox challenged the play and it was overturned and ruled a home run. It was a two-run shot that gave Chicago a 7-2 lead.


Betts was being evaluated for a possible concussion.


He was replaced by Rusney Castillo.

 

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Pro Baseball Trend Report


COLORADO (43 - 55) at CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 47) - 2:20 PM
EDDIE BUTLER (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.


COLORADO is 109-151 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-88 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 211-284 (-80.6 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 109-151 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-41 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-64 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1439-1600 (-284.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 770-750 (-172.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1382-1513 (-259.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1055-1192 (-221.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-25 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 209-183 (-49.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)


EDDIE BUTLER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.


JON LESTER vs. COLORADO since 1997
LESTER is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 0.77 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)


MILWAUKEE (44 - 57) at SAN FRANCISCO (55 - 45) - 3:45 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.


MILWAUKEE is 44-57 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 59-86 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 44-57 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-48 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 155-124 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-40 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 155-124 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 109-86 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-18 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-35 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-24 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-16 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
PEAVY is 16-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 15-24 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)


MICHAEL FIERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FIERS is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)


JAKE PEAVY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PEAVY is 4-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.44 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 5-7 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-3. (+5.9 units)


WASHINGTON (52 - 46) at MIAMI (42 - 58) - 7:10 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.


WASHINGTON is 151-221 (-51.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 13-20 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-21 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FISTER is 1-8 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 364-413 (+45.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
KOEHLER is 7-1 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 27-11 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 42-58 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-2 (+4.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)


DOUG FISTER vs. MIAMI since 1997
FISTER is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.14 and a WHIP of 0.760.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)


TOM KOEHLER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
KOEHLER is 3-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.252.
His team's record is 3-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.4 units)


SAN DIEGO (47 - 53) at NY METS (52 - 48) - 7:10 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.


SAN DIEGO is 20-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-60 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 131-131 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-16 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 42-32 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 35-16 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 30-12 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 26-6 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 21-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 30-13 (+16.1 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.
NY METS are 28-39 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLON is 85-75 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 74-64 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)


TYSON ROSS vs. NY METS since 1997
ROSS is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)


BARTOLO COLON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
COLON is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.1 units)


CINCINNATI (44 - 54) at ST LOUIS (64 - 36) - 8:15 PM
ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.


CINCINNATI is 44-54 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-81 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 44-54 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 5-14 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 64-36 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-14 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 64-36 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 44-25 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 52-23 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 68-43 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 32-12 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 32-12 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 514-583 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-2 (+3.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)


ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.


JOHN LACKEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LACKEY is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 0.976.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)


DETROIT (48 - 52) at TAMPA BAY (51 - 51) - 12:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.


DETROIT is 138-127 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 33-43 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 22-29 (-9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
VERLANDER is 0-7 (-7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 11-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 12-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 128-136 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-28 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 62-72 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-20 (-10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-14 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-28 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 63-73 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 71-81 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 91-101 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 11-20 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)


JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
VERLANDER is 6-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 9-4 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.6 units)


CHRIS ARCHER vs. DETROIT since 1997
ARCHER is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)


KANSAS CITY (61 - 38) at CLEVELAND (45 - 54) - 12:10 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.


KANSAS CITY is 61-38 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-20 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-8 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 26-15 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-11 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 61-38 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-21 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-25 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-19 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-17 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 39-19 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 33-21 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 17-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 33-20 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 12-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 45-54 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-32 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-28 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 41-54 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-19 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-29 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KLUBER is 6-15 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 0-9 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 5-15 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-4 (+3.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)


JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GUTHRIE is 5-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.21 and a WHIP of 1.442.
His team's record is 7-6 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+4.0 units)


COREY KLUBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KLUBER is 4-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 6-6 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)


CHI WHITE SOX (48 - 50) at BOSTON (44 - 57) - 7:10 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.


QUINTANA is 18-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 82-80 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 541-572 (+38.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 377-375 (+39.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 112-91 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 44-57 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 12-29 (-21.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-26 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 18-29 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-51 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 29-38 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 31-44 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-40 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-54 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)


JOSE QUINTANA vs. BOSTON since 1997
QUINTANA is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.27 and a WHIP of 0.656.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)


RICK PORCELLO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PORCELLO is 9-7 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.244.
His team's record is 12-7 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.8 units)


NY YANKEES (57 - 42) at TEXAS (47 - 52) - 8:05 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.


TEXAS is 47-52 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 20-16 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 44-48 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 36-35 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 31-29 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 26-18 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 57-42 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 16-5 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
NY YANKEES are 52-37 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 35-21 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 16-28 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 1-9 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games in July games this season.
TEXAS is 29-48 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-27 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-34 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+2.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.


COLBY LEWIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LEWIS is 4-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.317.
His team's record is 5-3 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)


LA ANGELS (55 - 44) at HOUSTON (56 - 45) - 8:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. LANCE MCCULLERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.


HOUSTON is 56-45 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 34-17 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 60-58 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-39 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 38-28 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 35-24 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 32-23 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 14-6 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 153-111 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 773-751 (+70.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 144-106 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-29 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 552-532 (+50.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
RICHARDS is 30-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARDS is 24-10 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-5 (+1.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)


GARRETT RICHARDS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
RICHARDS is 4-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)


LANCE MCCULLERS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MCCULLERS is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


PITTSBURGH (58 - 41) at MINNESOTA (52 - 47) - 1:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.


PITTSBURGH is 16-32 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 257-492 (-105.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 111-246 (-74.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 52-47 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-11 (+9.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-19 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-22 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 52-47 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-20 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-13 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 17-5 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 9-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 243-187 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-6 (+13.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 38-21 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 241-186 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 195-152 (+32.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-20 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.60 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)


ERVIN SANTANA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SANTANA is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 2.064.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


ARIZONA (48 - 51) at SEATTLE (46 - 55) - 3:40 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.


ARIZONA is 112-149 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 112-149 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-66 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 46-55 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-30 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 12-17 (-9.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 6-13 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 41-54 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 29-33 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 7-12 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 19-24 (-19.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


PAT CORBIN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.


FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)


PHILADELPHIA (38 - 63) at TORONTO (50 - 51) - 7:05 PM
JEROME WILLIAMS (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.


PHILADELPHIA is 22-43 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 80-108 (-37.0 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 (+2.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JEROME WILLIAMS vs. TORONTO since 1997
WILLIAMS is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
R.A. DICKEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DICKEY is 4-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 6-4 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)
ATLANTA (46 - 54) at BALTIMORE (50 - 49) - 7:05 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)


MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.


CHRIS TILLMAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.


OAKLAND (45 - 56) at LA DODGERS (56 - 45) - 10:10 PM
JESSE CHAVEZ (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.


OAKLAND is 45-56 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 35-47 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 43-54 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 86-80 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 2-10 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
OAKLAND is 18-26 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 7-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHAVEZ is 5-12 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 73-39 (+20.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 56-45 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-26 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 230-237 (-57.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 56-45 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 41-34 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)


JESSE CHAVEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.


CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KERSHAW is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.66 and a WHIP of 0.878.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, July 29


Seattle @ Washington

Game 601-602
July 29, 2015 @ 11:30 am

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
108.777
Washington
114.210
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 8
142 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+8); Over

New York @ Indiana

Game 603-604
July 29, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
113.195
Indiana
111.515
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 1 1/2
153
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 1
149
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+1); Over

Los Angeles @ Minnesota

Game 605-606
July 29, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
109.761
Minnesota
116.110
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 8 1/2
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(+8 1/2); Under

Atlanta @ San Antonio

Game 607-608
July 29, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
112.399
San Antonio
110.230
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 1 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+2); Under




WNBA

Wednesday, July 29

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Trend Report
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11:30 AM
SEATTLE vs. WASHINGTON
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Seattle is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Washington is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle

7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. INDIANA
New York is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Indiana
New York is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing New York
Indiana is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home

8:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. MINNESOTA
Los Angeles is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Los Angeles is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN ANTONIO
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-8-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA

Wednesday, July 29


Dogs cash in first games back after break

The WNBA returned from its All-Star Break with a pair of games Tuesday and underdogs cashed in both instances.

The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 75-73 cashing as 1-point road underdogs in the process, while the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 89-87, but it was the latter that cashed as 3.5-point dogs.

Dogs have been a solid bet all season long in the WNBA, posting a record of 61-39-1 against the spread heading into Wednesday's action.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Storm (5-13) at Mystics (9-6)
Date: July 29, 2015 11:30 AM EDT

The Washington Mystics' past and present star centers collide as the club looks to pick up where it left off following the All-Star break against the Seattle Storm.


While Stefanie Dolson tries to lead Washington to a season-high fourth straight victory, former Mystic Crystal Langhorne hopes to help Seattle snap a six-game road skid Wednesday night.


Dolson was tabbed as Langhorne's eventual replacement after Washington drafted the former Connecticut standout sixth overall in 2014. Langhorne, a three-time All-Star over six seasons, was traded to Seattle on draft day for Tianna Hawkins and Bria Hartley.


After playing primarily a reserve role as a rookie, Dolson has blossomed into an All-Star while leading the Mystics in scoring and rebounding this season. She was playing well heading into the break, averaging 14.2 points and 6.5 rebounds in her past six games.


Dolson, who has totaled 38 points in her last two, will now try to help Washington (9-6) extend its winning streak after a 76-69 win at Tulsa on July 21. Ivory Latta chipped in with 14 points, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt had 13 and Emma Meesseman added 10.


Despite sitting near the bottom of the league with a 41.2 field-goal percentage, the Mystics have shot 46.5 percent in their last two and held opponents to 35.8 in the past three. They've moved within two games of Eastern Conference-leading New York.


Langhorne pulled down 14 rebounds as Seattle (5-13) rallied in the second half for a 73-65 win in her first game back in the nation's capital on May 24, 2014. All-Star Sue Bird totaled 37 points to key the Storm's two-game sweep of last season's series.


Bird and Ramu Tokashiki scored 14 apiece and Langhorne added 13 on July 21 when Seattle's two-game winning streak ended in an 81-77 home loss to the Liberty.


Tokashiki, a rookie from Japan, has provided a spark by totaling 28 points on 12-of-21 shooting while the Storm have shot 52.5 percent over the last two games. They've averaged 81.5 points in those contests after entering the stretch scoring a league-worst 68.2 per game.


"We're focused on our progression," coach Jenny Boucek told the team's official website. "(New York) was a big test for us and I thought we've shown continued growth (prior to the break). It's a good note to pause on and we want to start right where we left off."


Seattle, however, opens the second half with a six-game road stretch. That certainly doesn't bode well for a club that is 1-8 away from home and has dropped the last four by an average of 16.5 points.


Meesseman was named to her first All-Star Game despite falling off her early scoring pace. Since averaging 15.5 points in her first nine games, the forward has scored 9.2 over the past six.




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jun 22, 2014 Score ATS Results
WAS 86 Cover: 0.5
SEA « 89 Over: 175
Tools: Recaps


May 24, 2014 Score ATS Results
SEA « 73 Cover: 13.5
WAS 65 Under: 138
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Liberty (12-5) at Fever (9-8)
Date: July 29, 2015 7:00 PM EDT

The New York Liberty are off to their best start since 2001 while also riding their longest winning streak in five years, with Tina Charles responsible for most of that success.


The 2012 WNBA MVP is putting up numbers that could see her add another trophy to her collection, and she'll look to help the Liberty stay hot Wednesday night against the Indiana Fever.


New York (12-5) went into the All-Star break on a five-game win streak and in sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference following a 59-53 victory at Los Angeles last Wednesday.


The Liberty, who haven't won six straight since a franchise-record 10-game run in 2010, were led by Charles' 14 points and 14 rebounds before she headed to Connecticut for the All-Star Game.


Charles started at center for the East and had 13 points and four boards in 14 minutes Saturday.


That performance came after she averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds during the win streak. Charles is fourth in the league in scoring (17.2) and rebounding (9.3) for New York, which has won eight of nine after sitting at .500 in late June.


"We have to stay confident and take care of ourselves," Charles said about opening the second half. "... We just have to stay focused and locked in."


Guard Epiphanny Prince has also been instrumental to the surge, averaging 12.7 points in seven games since making her team debut July 9.


"We just want to get better as a team," Prince said. "We want to focus on ourselves. We're playing pretty good basketball right now but we know we can always do better."


Indiana (9-8) played for the first time since the break Tuesday and avoided a third straight loss with a 75-73 overtime win at Connecticut.


All-Star Tamika Catchings hit a fadeaway jump shot with 6 seconds left in the extra session after passing Diana Taurasi as the No. 2 scorer in WNBA history earlier in the game.


"Records are meant to be broken, that's why they're there," Catchings told the Fever's official website. "But it's pretty cool for now. It's kind of overwhelming."


Catchings had 15 points, eight rebounds and five steals, while Shavonte Zellous scored a season-high 19 off the bench.


The Fever are in fourth place in the conference but trail New York by just three games and are returning home, where they've won four in a row.


"(East) teams are always clustered," Catchings said. "You can go from being fourth to first to sixth."


New York beat the visiting Fever 86-79 behind Charles' 21 points June 9 before Indiana returned to Madison Square Garden 10 days later and posted an 80-63 win. Catchings went 0 for 10 from the field and Charles shot 3 for 13.




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jun 19, 2015 Score ATS Results
IND « 80 Cover: 20.5
NEW 63 Under: 143
Tools: Recaps


Jun 9, 2015 Score ATS Results
IND 79 Over: 165
NEW « 86 Cover: 4
Tools: Recaps


Aug 17, 2014 Score ATS Results
IND 61 Under: 134
NEW « 73 Cover: 8.5
Tools:


Aug 14, 2014 Score ATS Results
NEW 63 Under: 139
IND « 76 Cover: 7
Tools: Recaps


Aug 10, 2014 Score ATS Results
IND « 90 Cover: 14
NEW 76 Over: 166
Tools: Recaps


May 31, 2014 Score ATS Results
NEW 66 Under: 136
IND « 70 Cover: 1
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Sparks (3-13) at Lynx (12-4)
Date: July 29, 2015 8:00 PM EDT

After heading in completely different directions in the season's first half, the Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks both added star power during the All-Star break.


With Sylvia Fowles expected to start, the Lynx look to avoid rare back-to-back home losses Wednesday night when Candace Parker makes her season debut for the road winless Sparks.


Behind Olympians Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen, Seimone Augustus and Asjha Jones and All-Star Rebekkah Brunson, Minnesota (12-4) rolled into the break with the WNBA's best record.


The Lynx, however, had bigger goals in mind Monday when they acquired Fowles, a two-time Olympian, three-time All-Star and two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.


"She's been one of the elite centers in the WNBA and will be a key addition to our championship caliber roster," Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith told the team's official website.


Fowles has averaged 17.1 points and 10.5 rebounds over her last five seasons, but was down to 13.4 and 10.2 in 2014 while being limited to 20 games because of injuries. She sat out the first half this year after requesting a trade from Chicago in the offseason.


"Coming to Minnesota and seeing what they have already established, and how hungry they are to get back to the championship and win, that pretty much set everything apart," Fowles said Tuesday at her introductory press conference.


Minnesota looks to bounce back after its four-game winning streak ended in last Wednesday's 78-77 overtime home loss to Connecticut. Moore had 25 points, while Brunson added 14 and 15 boards.


Now the Lynx are likely to have Whalen back after she missed the contest due to an eye injury.


Moore has scored 20 or more in a franchise-record eight straight games, averaging 25.6 over that span. She also had 30 points Saturday en route to All-Star Game MVP honors.


Moore scored 22 last month when Minnesota shot 52.6 percent in a 67-52 road win over the Sparks. She'll try to help the team avoid its first consecutive home defeats since August 2013.


Prior to the season, Parker said she would miss an undetermined number of games until she was completely healthy after leading the Sparks (3-13) in scoring (19.4) and assists (4.3) in 2014.


Now ready to return, the two-time MVP will try to help turn things around for a league-worst Los Angeles team that has dropped each of its seven road games.


"Candace has been an influential part of the Sparks for several years and a big part of its success," coach Brian Agler told the team's official website. "She as been an All-Star and an MVP, and we are sure she will influence great play by the Sparks in the future."


The Sparks couldn't build on July 21's impressive 70-65 home win over Phoenix, falling 59-53 to visiting New York the following night. Kristi Toliver finished with a team-high 16 points.


Los Angeles held the Liberty to 25.8 percent shooting but had 12 free-throw attempts compared to New York's 34. Nneka Ogwumike, averaging a team-high 16.8 points, hopes to get back on track after scoring a season-low six on 2-of-9 shooting.




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jun 16, 2015 Score ATS Results
MIN « 67 Cover: 3.5
LOS 52 Under: 119
Tools: Recaps


Aug 12, 2014 Score ATS Results
LOS « 71 Cover: 16
MIN 63 Under: 134
Tools: Recaps


Jul 8, 2014 Score ATS Results
LOS 72 Under: 155
MIN « 83 Cover: 7
Tools: Recaps


Jun 17, 2014 Score ATS Results
MIN « 94 Cover: 15.5
LOS 77 Over: 171
Tools: Recaps


Jun 8, 2014 Score ATS Results
MIN « 85 Cover: 16.5
LOS 72 Under: 157
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Dream-Stars Preview


All-Star week ended up being more than a break for the Atlanta Dream, who were busy retooling and ended up sending a three-time All-Star out of town in a three-team trade that might target the future more than a 2015 playoff run.


The season's second half and the post-Erika de Souza era both begin Wednesday night as the suddenly younger Dream face the San Antonio Stars to open a stretch in which they play four of their next five on the road.


Atlanta (7-10) finalized a deal with Chicago and Minnesota on Monday that sent De Souza to the Sky, while the Dream landed Damiris Dantas, Reshanda Gray and a 2016 first-round pick from the Lynx.


De Souza was in her eighth year with the Dream and was an All-Star in 2009, '13 and '14, but the center's 8.6 scoring average and shooting mark of 45.9 percent were at their lowest levels in her time in Atlanta.


Dantas, a second-year forward from Brazil selected by Minnesota in the first round of the 2012 draft, is averaging 5.9 points and 4.5 rebounds in 46 career games.


Gray has only played 10 minutes once in her 10-game rookie season after being selected in the second round this year, though the forward figures to see more time now that she won't be competing for minutes with Minnesota's established front court.


"As we look to make a strong playoff push in the second half of the season, we are excited to add two young and very talented post players to our roster," president and general manager Angela Taylor told the team's official website. "Damiris and Reshanda both are versatile posts who bring skill sets that will complement the other players on our roster. Both should make an immediate and long-term impact on our franchise."


One thing that hasn't changed is Atlanta remains in last place. The Dream limped into the break with consecutive losses, including a 97-92 defeat in Chicago on July 21 while Angel McCoughtry suffered through another poor shooting night. The All-Star forward was 6 of 17 for 14 points and is shooting 27.9 percent in the last four games.


The Dream beat the Stars 72-69 on June 11 in Atlanta for their third straight win in the series. McCoughtry had 21 points, while Stars forward Kayla McBride had a season-high 29.


San Antonio's top scorer also had 18 points in 23 minutes off the bench to help the West to a 117-112 All-Star victory.


Leading into that, the Stars (5-12) won two of three with an 80-62 home victory over Indiana marking their most impressive of the season. Danielle Robinson stayed hot with 18 points, and the All-Star guard is averaging 16.2 on 54.8 percent in her last four games.


"She has evolved to what the team has needed, and that's a mark of a great leader," coach Dan Hughes told the team's official website. "This experience is helping her understand how to exert leadership. In some cases it's a sacrifice, in other cases, it means scoring."

 

[CNOTES]

Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE


Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak


New York Liberty 12 5 0.706 0 6-2 6-3 6-4 8-2 W-5


Chicago Sky 11 7 0.611 1 7-1 4-6 8-4 6-4 L-1


Washington Mystics 9 6 0.600 2 5-3 4-3 7-5 6-4 W-3


Indiana Fever 9 8 0.529 3 5-4 4-4 5-6 6-4 W-1


Connecticut Sun 8 8 0.500 3 3-5 5-3 3-7 3-7 L-1


Atlanta Dream 7 10 0.412 5 5-4 2-6 4-7 4-6 L-2



WESTERN CONFERENCE


Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak


Minnesota Lynx 12 4 0.750 0 6-2 6-2 9-2 7-3 L-1


Phoenix Mercury 10 7 0.588 2 7-2 3-5 8-3 7-3 W-1


Tulsa Shock 10 8 0.556 3 6-2 4-6 6-6 3-7 L-4


San Antonio Stars 5 12 0.294 7 5-3 0-9 4-7 4-6 W-1


Seattle Storm 5 13 0.278 8 4-5 1-8 4-9 3-7 L-1


Los Angeles Sparks 3 13 0.188 9 3-6 0-7 3-7 3-7 L-1

Updated Wed Jul 29 10:36 AM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Sky trade Sylvia Fowles to Lynx as part of 3-team deal


July 27, 2015


Sylvia Fowles only wanted to play for one team this season - the Minnesota Lynx. The Chicago Sky finally were able to make it happen.


After sitting out the first half of the year, Fowles was traded to the Lynx on Monday as part of a three-team deal.


''Words can't describe how excited I am to be a part of the Minnesota Lynx family,'' Fowles wrote in an email to The Associated Press. ''I'm also a bit nervous, like the first day of school. They have a very strong culture and I am anxious to join the team and start contributing.''


The star center will be reunited with Olympic teammates Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen and Seimone Augustus - who also played with Fowles at LSU. That gives Minnesota (12-4), which is already in first in the Western Conference, an unmatched quartet of Olympians.


''It would be a disappointment to have that many Olympians and not win a championship,'' Augustus said. ''But one day at a time. It's almost like we're starting over. It's like training camp again with the new additions we have. She'll get a nice workout in tomorrow and then Wednesday it's go time.''


Fowles said in May that she just was looking for a change of scenery when asked why she was willing to leave Chicago, which made the WNBA Finals last season for the first time in franchise history.


''In my conversation with her, I think there were three reasons, Lindsay, Seimone and Maya,'' Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said. ''People want to play with that group.''


The Sky acquired Erika De Souza from Atlanta and also gave the Lynx their second-round pick in next year's draft. The Dream received Damiris Dantas, Reshanda Gray and Minnesota's first-round pick next season. It's arguably one of the biggest trades in the middle of the season in league history.


Fowles said she has been staying in shape and spent time working on the bike while relaxing.


''It will take time to adjust to game speed and learn the system, but I'm committed to doing whatever I have to to contribute as quickly as possible,'' she said.


The two-time Olympian is averaging 15.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2 blocks for her career. She also provides another scoring option for the Lynx, who are without Augustus most likely until mid-August with a knee injury. Whalen hurt her eye last week, ending her streak of 106 straight starts. Both players missed the All-Star Game on Saturday, but Whalen said she'll play Wednesday when the Lynx host the Los Angeles Sparks.


The Lynx traded injured guard Monica Wright to the Seattle Storm last week for Renee Montgomery.


Chicago (11-6) has gotten along fine without Fowles, sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. De Souza, who is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, is averaging 8.6 points and 7.5 rebounds this year for the Dream. The Brazilian center spent her last eight years in Atlanta.


''Erika's a player that I liked her since I played against her when she was in Spain,'' Sky coach and general manager Pokey Chatman said. ''Erika's been in the system that's fast paced, lots of transition so she'll fit in well with us. ''


Chatman said that trade talks had been ongoing for a few weeks and finally everything came together for the three-team trade. She wasn't sure if De Souza would be in Phoenix for the Sky's game against the Mercury on Tuesday night.


''We're working on that, don't know for sure yet,'' she said.


Atlanta (7-10) is last in the Eastern Conference but only five games out of first. In acquiring Gray, it gets a player who was selected 16th in the April draft.


''Reshanda Gray is a very good young player in this league,'' Dream coach Michael Cooper said. ''She is a tough player who competes on the boards at both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.''

 

[CNOTES]

Lynx add Fowles for stretch run in WNBA title race


July 28, 2015


MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota's window for another WNBA championship is still open.


That's why they worked so hard to acquire Sylvia Fowles, and that's why she wanted to play for the Lynx.


The Lynx were more than willing to part with two players and a first-round draft pick for the 29-year-old Fowles, a two-time Olympian with career averages in the league of 15.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2 blocks per game. The three-team trade was finalized Monday, seven months after the 6-foot-6 center first expressed interest in playing for Minnesota. Fowles didn't play during the first half of the season, forcing the Chicago Sky to try to make a deal.


''During the process it was hard. I didn't want to sit out. But for me to prove a point, that's something that you have to do,'' Fowles said Tuesday at her introductory news conference at Lynx headquarters. ''I'm not sure how long I'm going to stay in this league.''


Fowles, who will make her debut with the Lynx Wednesday against the Los Angeles Sparks, said she'd nearly given up on the possibility of finding a new team this year.


''We came so close a few times and you get your expectations up high, but after the second time and the third time I was just like, `It isn't to happen,''' Fowles said.


She added: ''I think it's like Christmas times three.''


The Sky acquired Erika De Souza from Atlanta and also gave the Lynx their second-round pick in next year's draft. The Dream received Damiris Dantas and Reshanda Gray from the Lynx and Minnesota's first-round pick next season.


With star guard Seimone Augustus, who played with Fowles in college at LSU and for Team USA, likely out until mid-August with a knee injury, acquiring an accomplished player was another way for the Lynx to stay on track toward their goal of another title. They took a league-best 12-4 record into the All-Star break. Last week, the Lynx traded injured guard Monica Wright to the Seattle Storm for guard Renee Montgomery.


''Inside the window we have, we believe that this increases our chances of experiencing more of those championships,'' Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith said. ''As Sylvia mentioned, this is why we do this. This is what our objective is.''


The Lynx also signed forward Shae Kelley, who played her senior season at Minnesota, to a seven-day contract Tuesday. She was a final training camp cut.


The Lynx were WNBA champions in 2011 and 2013. They lost in the WNBA finals in 2012 and in the Western Conference finals last year to eventual champion Phoenix, but the Mercury are playing without star guard Diana Taurasi this season.


With the talented, determined trio of Augustus, guard Lindsay Whalen and forward Maya Moore, Fowles won't be asked to carry the team. She'll have help in the post from Rebekkah Brunson and Asjha Jones, one of five former Olympians the Lynx have now collected.


''We should get every defensive rebound with Maya, Sylvia and Brunson in there,'' coach Cheryl Reeve said.


Whalen raved about Fowles and her ability to roll off a pick and get open in the post.


''Just a really dominant force,'' Whalen said.


Defense, though, will likely be her biggest impact. Griffith said there was an extra tenacity during practice Tuesday, as Fowles got going with her new team. Chasing that championship that eluded her and Augustus at LSU (they played together on two of the Tigers' five straight Final Four teams) will provide plenty of motivation.


''"It takes some of the weight off your shoulders, too. Coming to Minnesota and seeing what they have already established, and how hungry they are to get back to the championship and win, that pretty much set everything apart,'' Fowles said.

 

[CNOTES]

Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores


11:35 AM EDT


601 SEATTLE STORM 142.5o05 142.5u06 / 143 / 142.5 143 +310
602 WASHINGTON MYSTICS -8.5 -03 -8.5 +01 / -8 -08 / -8.5 -8 -380

TV: NBA, DTV: 216


7:05 PM EDT


603 NEW YORK LIBERTY 149.5o07 +1 -05 / +1.5 / +1 -1 -115
604 INDIANA FEVER -2 -01 149 / 148 / 148o21 149 -105


8:05 PM EDT


605 LOS ANGELES SPARKS 146.5o05 146.5o05 / 146.5o07 146.5 +345
606 MINNESOTA LYNX -8 -05 -8.5 -03 / -9 / -9 -08 -8.5 -425

LA-F-Candace Parker-Probable | MIN-G-Lindsay Whalen-Probable | MIN-F-Sylvia Fowles-? | MIN-G-Seimone Augustus-OUT | TV: NBA, FS-North, DTV: 216, 668


8:05 PM EDT


607 ATLANTA DREAM 150o05 149.5 / 150.5 / 151 152.5 +116
608 SA STARS -1 -05 -1 -11 / -1.5 -05 / -1.5 -2 -15 -136

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA Consensus Picks


SIDES (ATS)


11:30 AM Seattle +8.5 252 54.55% Washington -8.5 210 45.45% View View


TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)


11:30 AM Seattle 143 237 59.40% Washington 143 162 40.60% View View

 

[CNOTES]

Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores


2:20 PM EDT


901 COLORADO ROCKIES (R) Butler, E 7.5o20 7.5o20 +1.5(+105)
902 CHICAGO CUBS (L) Lester, J -260 -255 / -260 / -285 -280 -1.5(-125)

TV: MLB, WGN (America), DTV: 213, 307 | PARTLY SUNNY, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 10-20, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 86, RH 47% HEAT INDEX 88


3:45 PM EDT
903 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Fiers, M 7o15 7o15 7o20 +1.5(-205)
904 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Peavy, J -145 -125 / -123 / -121 -120 -1.5(+175)

MIL-LF-Ryan Braun-? | TV: CSN-Bay, DTV: 696 | SUNNY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 8-13. GAME TEMP 80, RH 45% HEAT INDEX 81


12:10 PM EDT


911 DETROIT TIGERS (R) Verlander, J 7u25 7 / 7u20 / 7u25 6.5o20 +1.5(-155)
912 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Archer, C -150 -171 / -170 / -172 -176 -1.5(+135)

DET-1B-Miguel Cabrera-OUT | TV: FS-Detroit, DTV: 663 | Dome


12:10 PM EDT


913 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Guthrie, J 7o25 7.5u15 / 7.5 / 7.5u15 7.5 +1.5(-145)
914 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Kluber, C -160 -163 / -160 / -170 -172 -1.5(+125)

TV: FS-Kansas City, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 662, 672 | PARTLY SUNNY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 8-13. GAME TEMP 86, RH 54% HEAT INDEX 90


1:10 PM EDT


921 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (L) Liriano, F -120 -124 / -126 / -120 -124 -1.5(+140)
922 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Santana, E 7.5o15 8 / 8o20 / 8o18 8o15 +1.5(-160)

TV: Root-Pittsburgh, FS-North, DTV: 659, 668 | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND OUT TO CENTER 12-22, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 79, RH 37% HEAT INDEX 79


3:40 PM EDT


923 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (L) Corbin, P 6.5o15 6.5o15 6.5 +1.5(-145)
924 SEATTLE MARINERS (R) Hernandez, F -175 -175 / -180 -185 -1.5(+125)

TV: FS-Arizona, ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 686, 687 | SUNNY, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 6-11. GAME TEMP 84, RH 33% HEAT INDEX 83

 

[CNOTES]

MLB Consensus Picks




3:40 PM Arizona +170 215 29.94% Seattle -185 503 70.06%


3:45 PM Milwaukee +110 255 34.65% San Francisco -119 481 65.35%


2:20 PM Colorado +241 283 40.03% Chi. Cubs -265 424 59.97%


1:10 PM Pittsburgh -125 409 53.75% Minnesota +115 352 46.25%


12:10 PM Kansas City +156 477 60.69% Cleveland -170 309 39.31%




TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)


1:10 PM Pittsburgh 8 184 42.89% Minnesota 8 245 57.11%


3:40 PM Arizona 6.5 177 45.38% Seattle 6.5 213 54.62%


12:10 PM Detroit 7 204 50.25% Tampa Bay 7 202 49.75%


12:10 PM Kansas City 7.5 224 50.91% Cleveland 7.5 216 49.09%


3:45 PM Milwaukee 7 217 58.33% San Francisco 7 155 41.67%


2:20 PM Colorado 7.5 30 75.00% Chi. Cubs 7.5 10 25.00%

 

[CNOTES]

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Seattle - 11:30 AM ET Washington -8.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Washington - Over 143.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

 

[CNOTES]

RECAPPING YESTERDAY'S ACTION:


MLB GOES 6 - 4 -1


WNBA GOES 4 - 0




WNBA JUNE/ JULY RECORD:


*****...............................8 - 10 - 2
DOUBLE PLAY....................26 - 25
TRIPLE PLAY......................13 - 8
SLAM DUNK.......................16 - 12


MLB RECORD FOR JUNE/JULY:


*****.............................71 - 89 - 1 .....................,........- 12.10
double play......................124 - 134 - 2 ..........................- 22.64
triple play........................52 - 47 - 1 ...............................+1.11
grand slam......................77 - 80 - 3...............................- 37.10
double grand slam.............0 - 1.......................................- 8.00


CFL JUNE/JULY RECORD:


SINGLE PLAY.................................1 - 1
DOUBLE PLAY................................5 - 7
TRIPLE PLAY..................................3 - 1
BLOW OUT.....................................3 - 2

 

[CNOTES]

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Kansas City - 12:10 PM ET Kansas City +156 500 GRAND SLAM
Cleveland - Over 7.5 500


Detroit - 12:10 PM ET Tampa Bay -174 500 *****
Tampa Bay - Under 7 500


Pittsburgh - 1:10 PM ET Minnesota +115 500 *****
Minnesota - Under 8 500


Colorado - 2:20 PM ET Colorado +241 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Chi. Cubs - Under 7.5 500


Arizona - 3:40 PM ET Arizona +170 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Seattle - Over 6.5 500


Milwaukee - 3:45 PM ET Milwaukee +110 500 DOUBLE PLAY
San Francisco - Under 7 500

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Wednesday, July 29




Verlander hasn't been this big a dog since 2010


It seems like a lifetime ago when Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander was named the American League MVP and Cy Young award winner in the same season and while he has shown glimpses of his former self, he is clearly not the pitcher he once was.


That is highlighted by the fact that he is currently listed as a +156 road dog for Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay Rays and their ace Chris Archer.


It is the biggest dog Verlander has been since an Aug. 17, 2010.


On that date Verlander was matched up against then New York Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia at Yankee Stadium.


If we dig further, between that start in August 2010 and 2014, Verlander was listed as a dog just 10 times. In 2015 alone, he has been listed as a dog five times.


Additionally, the Tigers have lost all seven of Verlander's starts this season and are 1-10 in his last 11 starts against the American League East.




Under bets on mini streak in Hallion's games


Under wagers have gone 4-0 in the last four games that umpire Tom Hallion has been tasked with calling balls and strikes. Hallion is scheduled to work the plate in Seattle as the Mariners host the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon.


Hallion takes an Over/Under record of 8-7 in 16 games umpiring behind home plate this season. There has been an average of 9.1 runs scored per game.


The Mariners, who are expected to start Felix Hernandez, are presently -185 while the Diamondbacks are +170 dogs with Patrick Corbin slated to start.




Strong hitters wind at Target Field


Left-handed hitters will like the way the wind is blowing at Target Field Wednesday afternoon when the Minnesota Twins host the Pittsburgh Pirates.


There will be a very strong 20 mile per hour wind gusting out to right field during today's game.


The Pirates lefty Francisco Liriano (2.91 ERA, 9-7 O/U)and the Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (2.60 ERA, 1-3 O/U) are the pitchers who will have to contend with the wind. The Twins are currently +118 home dogs, with a total of 7.5.




Pitchers wind at Wrigley Field Wednesday


Pitchers could be given a hand by the wind when the Colorado Rockies visit the Chicago Cubs Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field.


There will be a strong 13 mile per hour wind blowing in from left field during the game.


The pitchers who could benefit are Rockies right-hander Eddie Butler (4.77 ERA, 4-6 O/U) and Cubs lefty Jon Lester (3.32 ERA, 5-13 O/U). The Cubs are currently big -265 favorites with and the total is currently off the board.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Wednesday, July 29


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Game of the Day: Angels at Astros
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Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros (-117, 7.5)


The Los Angeles Angels hope to have reigning American League MVP Mike Trout back in the lineup Wednesday when they visit the Houston Astros in the middle contest of their key three-game series. Trout, who leads the major leagues with 31 home runs and is hitting .315 with 64 RBIs, injured his wrist while trying to make a diving catch Sunday and did not play Tuesday, when Houston prevailed 10-5 to move into a virtual tie with Los Angeles atop the AL West.


"Don't anticipate anything, but we'll wait for the results," Angels manager Mike Scioscia told reporters about Trout's MRI, which was taken Tuesday. "It looks like it's moving in the right direction. He finished (Sunday's) game fine. Hit a grand slam after it actually ... it was a little stiff yesterday, feels better today, but just not quite where it needs to be." Houston is 7-3 since the All-Star break and is riding red-hot Jose Altuve, who is batting .405 during that span and is 10-for-23 in his last five games after going 3-for-5 with a career-high five RBIs on Tuesday. Rookie shortstop Carlos Correa is also swinging a hot bat as he is hitting .394 with two home runs and nine RBIs since the break for the Astros, who have won five straight at home and 10 of their last 11 at Minute Maid Park. Los Angeles' Garrett Richards is 1-1 in two starts against Houston this season and opposes Lance McCullers, who is winless in his last three turns.


TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, FSN West (Los Angeles), ROOT (Houston)


LINE HISTORY: The Astros opened -113 but now sit -117. The total opened at 7.5.


INJURY REPORT: Angels - CF Mike Trout (Questionable, wrist).


PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Garrett Richards (10-7, 3.25 ERA) vs. Astros RH Lance McCullers (4-3, 2.60)


Richards allowed three runs, four hits and three walks in eight innings of a 3-0 loss to Minnesota on Thursday - the fourth time in the last five starts he's pitched at least 7 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old California native is 4-5 with a 4.73 ERA in nine road outings, including a 4-3 loss in Houston on April 18 in his first start of the season when he permitted four runs (three earned), five hits and four walks in five innings. Richards is 5-2 with a 3.50 ERA in 11 games (eight starts) versus the Astros.


McCullers received a no-decision after yielding two runs, six hits and three walks in five innings of a 5-4 victory over Boston on Thursday. The 21-year-old Floridian, who has a .209 batting average against, is 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 35 innings over six home starts this season. McCullers picked up a no-decision in his only appearance against Los Angeles - a 2-1 loss at Angel Stadium on June 24 when he allowed one run, four hits and struck out six in six innings.


TRENDS:


* Angels are 1-6 in the last seven meetings in Houston.
* Angels are 1-4 in their last five overall.
* Astros are 6-1 in their last seven games as a favorite.
* Under is 8-2 in Astros last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.


CONSENSUS: Fifty-four percent of users are backing the Astros.