Dave Cokin
Bonus Play Sunday
BLUE JAYS (Stroman) at ROYALS (Ventura) 2:15 PM
Take: BLUE JAYS -146
Marcus Stroman heads into today’s duel with the Royals off his best start of the 2016 campaign. Stroman was spectacular in dominating the Astros on Monday night. Toronto ended up losing that game 2-1 in what turned out to be a 14-inning marathon. But that sure wasn’t the fault of Stroman. Instead, it was the Blue Jays offense that suffered a tough night against Doug Fister and company.
Stroman draws Yordano Ventura as his mound adversary today, and Ventura is the type of pitcher the Blue Jaus should have a chance to do some damage against. Ventura has not been good for KC this season, and his failures are definitely part of the reason the Royals won’t be playing baseball in October this time around. Ventur’s walk rate is higher than it should be, and his K rate is a pretty lowly 6.64. That’s almost shocking considering how hard he throws and how many big strikeout numbers there are this season throughout the game.
It really seems as though Ventura has been figured out. Patience is unquestionably a virtue against this righty. Hitters are letting him beat himself by falling behind in the count and then forcing him to get too much of the plate. That has resulted in some mediocre numbers across the board for Ventura. And this tendency could really come into play today. The Blue Jays have the best team walk rate in the American League, and with their power, Toronto is the type of team that might have some great chances to post crooked numbers today against Ventura.
The series is even at one game apiece, as the Jays ran into red hot Danny Duffy on Saturday night and absorbed a 4-2 loss. I believe they have a very good chance to get back on track against Ventura, and with the hopeful buy sign indicated by Stroman on Monday night, I will go ahead and play the favored Toronto side today.
Bonus Play Sunday
BLUE JAYS (Stroman) at ROYALS (Ventura) 2:15 PM
Take: BLUE JAYS -146
Marcus Stroman heads into today’s duel with the Royals off his best start of the 2016 campaign. Stroman was spectacular in dominating the Astros on Monday night. Toronto ended up losing that game 2-1 in what turned out to be a 14-inning marathon. But that sure wasn’t the fault of Stroman. Instead, it was the Blue Jays offense that suffered a tough night against Doug Fister and company.
Stroman draws Yordano Ventura as his mound adversary today, and Ventura is the type of pitcher the Blue Jaus should have a chance to do some damage against. Ventura has not been good for KC this season, and his failures are definitely part of the reason the Royals won’t be playing baseball in October this time around. Ventur’s walk rate is higher than it should be, and his K rate is a pretty lowly 6.64. That’s almost shocking considering how hard he throws and how many big strikeout numbers there are this season throughout the game.
It really seems as though Ventura has been figured out. Patience is unquestionably a virtue against this righty. Hitters are letting him beat himself by falling behind in the count and then forcing him to get too much of the plate. That has resulted in some mediocre numbers across the board for Ventura. And this tendency could really come into play today. The Blue Jays have the best team walk rate in the American League, and with their power, Toronto is the type of team that might have some great chances to post crooked numbers today against Ventura.
The series is even at one game apiece, as the Jays ran into red hot Danny Duffy on Saturday night and absorbed a 4-2 loss. I believe they have a very good chance to get back on track against Ventura, and with the hopeful buy sign indicated by Stroman on Monday night, I will go ahead and play the favored Toronto side today.
Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Sunday, August 7, 2016 2:15 PM
(921) TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS (922) KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Take: Over
Reason: Your Bonus Play for Sunday, August 7, 2016 is in the baseball contest between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Royals in Kansas City. Toronto York heads out on the road with a powerhouse offense, Top 6 in runs scored. The Over is 4-1 in Marcus Stroman's last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Over is 5-1-1 in the Royals last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Starter Yordano Ventura (4.83 ERA) hasn't been able to throw strikes all year, walking 50 in 119 innings. His last 18 innings (three starts) he's walked nine batters. The Over is 8-3-2 in Ventura's last 13 starts vs. the American League East. Play Toronto/Kansas City Over the total.
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Sunday, August 7, 2016 2:15 PM
(921) TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS (922) KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Take: Over
Reason: Your Bonus Play for Sunday, August 7, 2016 is in the baseball contest between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Royals in Kansas City. Toronto York heads out on the road with a powerhouse offense, Top 6 in runs scored. The Over is 4-1 in Marcus Stroman's last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Over is 5-1-1 in the Royals last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Starter Yordano Ventura (4.83 ERA) hasn't been able to throw strikes all year, walking 50 in 119 innings. His last 18 innings (three starts) he's walked nine batters. The Over is 8-3-2 in Ventura's last 13 starts vs. the American League East. Play Toronto/Kansas City Over the total.
Matt Josephs
Angels vs Mariners
Bonus Play Seattle Mariners
Seattle goes for the sweep with James Paxton on the mound. Paxton has allowed five runs and 13 hits in his last three starts with 21 strikeouts to just two walks. The southpaw held down a potent Red Sox team last time out and is 2-2 with a 2.65 ERA in six starts against the Angels. The Angels are scoring just 3.8 runs per game vs. left-handed starters and are 13-19 in day games. Matt Shoemaker is 3-7 with a 5.00 ERA in 11 road starts. He has lost two of his last three outings. He was shelled by Seattle at home back in April allowing seven runs and six hits in three innings. Seattle is hitting .268 against right-handed starters scoring 5.2 runs per game. They are averaging nearly five runs per contest in day games and will face an Angels team that has a decimated back end of the bullpen. I like the Mariners on Sunday afternoon.
Angels vs Mariners
Bonus Play Seattle Mariners
Seattle goes for the sweep with James Paxton on the mound. Paxton has allowed five runs and 13 hits in his last three starts with 21 strikeouts to just two walks. The southpaw held down a potent Red Sox team last time out and is 2-2 with a 2.65 ERA in six starts against the Angels. The Angels are scoring just 3.8 runs per game vs. left-handed starters and are 13-19 in day games. Matt Shoemaker is 3-7 with a 5.00 ERA in 11 road starts. He has lost two of his last three outings. He was shelled by Seattle at home back in April allowing seven runs and six hits in three innings. Seattle is hitting .268 against right-handed starters scoring 5.2 runs per game. They are averaging nearly five runs per contest in day games and will face an Angels team that has a decimated back end of the bullpen. I like the Mariners on Sunday afternoon.
Stephen Nover
Marlins vs Rockies
Bonus Play Colorado Rockies
Maybe it's because he pitches for Colorado, but Jon Gray is under-the-radar despite his high ceiling. He is 4-1 with a 2.18 ERA in his last seven starts. Gray has given up just four runs in his past five starts posting a 1.11 ERA while holding batters to a .189 average.
I don't see Marlins youngster Adam Conley keeping up with Gray. Conley has a 3.92 road ERA and is off his worst game in more than a month throwing 97 pitches and walking six in four innings against the Cubs this past Monday.
Now Conley gets to enjoy the pleasures of pitching at Coors Field. You can't be wild and survive pitching at Coors Field.
The Marlins are 2-10 the past 12 times they've been on the road facing an opponent with a winning home record.
Colorado is playing good ball winning 12 of its last 16, while going 7-2 in its last nine home contests. (Editor's note: Stephen Nover went unbeaten on his Friday and Saturday plays. Stephen is heavily involved in the Hall of Fame Game and has three baseball plays in addition to this Bonus Play.)
Marlins vs Rockies
Bonus Play Colorado Rockies
Maybe it's because he pitches for Colorado, but Jon Gray is under-the-radar despite his high ceiling. He is 4-1 with a 2.18 ERA in his last seven starts. Gray has given up just four runs in his past five starts posting a 1.11 ERA while holding batters to a .189 average.
I don't see Marlins youngster Adam Conley keeping up with Gray. Conley has a 3.92 road ERA and is off his worst game in more than a month throwing 97 pitches and walking six in four innings against the Cubs this past Monday.
Now Conley gets to enjoy the pleasures of pitching at Coors Field. You can't be wild and survive pitching at Coors Field.
The Marlins are 2-10 the past 12 times they've been on the road facing an opponent with a winning home record.
Colorado is playing good ball winning 12 of its last 16, while going 7-2 in its last nine home contests. (Editor's note: Stephen Nover went unbeaten on his Friday and Saturday plays. Stephen is heavily involved in the Hall of Fame Game and has three baseball plays in addition to this Bonus Play.)
Ben Burns
CLE vs NYY
Bonus Play OVER 8
Prior to yesterday's game, which finished with seven, the Indians had seen five straight games produce a minimum of 11 combined runs. Those five games had scores of 17, 16, 18, 11 and 20. That's an average of greater than 16 runs per game. I won't be surprised if this afternoon's finale at NY also proves higher-scoring than many will be expecting.
Tanaka and Carrasco are both certainly capable of pitching well; both are having solid seasons. That said, each of them really struggled last time out. Carrasco gave up eight runs against Kepler and the Twins, lasting only 3 2/3 innings. Tanaka was a little better, but not by that much. He gave up seven earned runs. They both served up a pair of long-balls.
Tanaka and Carrasco opposed each other, at Cleveland, a little less than a month ago. While it can partly be blamed on the defense, neither fared well in that 7/10 contest, the Yankees ultimately winning 11-7. Tanaka gave up seven runs (3 earned) on 10 hits, lasting only 4 2/3 innings. Carrasco lasted only 3 2 2/3 innings, giving up five (1 earned) runs on five hits. Each pitcher walked a pair of batters and each allowed a ball to leave the yard. Overall, Carrasco has seen the "over" go 5-2 against the Yankees, while posting a 4.03 ERA. Meanwhile, Tanaka is 0-2 with a poor 5.71 ERA and 1.788 WHIP in three starts vs. the Indians, all three of which finished above the total. Take a look at the Over.
CLE vs NYY
Bonus Play OVER 8
Prior to yesterday's game, which finished with seven, the Indians had seen five straight games produce a minimum of 11 combined runs. Those five games had scores of 17, 16, 18, 11 and 20. That's an average of greater than 16 runs per game. I won't be surprised if this afternoon's finale at NY also proves higher-scoring than many will be expecting.
Tanaka and Carrasco are both certainly capable of pitching well; both are having solid seasons. That said, each of them really struggled last time out. Carrasco gave up eight runs against Kepler and the Twins, lasting only 3 2/3 innings. Tanaka was a little better, but not by that much. He gave up seven earned runs. They both served up a pair of long-balls.
Tanaka and Carrasco opposed each other, at Cleveland, a little less than a month ago. While it can partly be blamed on the defense, neither fared well in that 7/10 contest, the Yankees ultimately winning 11-7. Tanaka gave up seven runs (3 earned) on 10 hits, lasting only 4 2/3 innings. Carrasco lasted only 3 2 2/3 innings, giving up five (1 earned) runs on five hits. Each pitcher walked a pair of batters and each allowed a ball to leave the yard. Overall, Carrasco has seen the "over" go 5-2 against the Yankees, while posting a 4.03 ERA. Meanwhile, Tanaka is 0-2 with a poor 5.71 ERA and 1.788 WHIP in three starts vs. the Indians, all three of which finished above the total. Take a look at the Over.
Marc Lawrence
Rangers vs Astros
Play - Texas Rangers w/Darvish
Edges - Rangers: Yu Darvish 3-1 career team starts in Houston; and 26Ks and 2 BBs last three starts. Astros: 4-17 last 21 games in this series; With that look for the Rangers to improve to 12-5 on Sundays this season here this afternoon. We recommend a 1* play on Texas. Thank you and good luck as always.
Rangers vs Astros
Play - Texas Rangers w/Darvish
Edges - Rangers: Yu Darvish 3-1 career team starts in Houston; and 26Ks and 2 BBs last three starts. Astros: 4-17 last 21 games in this series; With that look for the Rangers to improve to 12-5 on Sundays this season here this afternoon. We recommend a 1* play on Texas. Thank you and good luck as always.
Hondo
Hondo goes to Mas’
The Giants put the finishing touch on a week’s worth of Hondo victories Saturday night when they defied the huge odds against the Nationals to lift the earnings to 3,539 guldens.
Sunday: Mr. Aitch will give Tanaka a ’hiro’s welcome if he is able to shut down the Tribe — 20 units on the Yankees.
Hondo goes to Mas’
The Giants put the finishing touch on a week’s worth of Hondo victories Saturday night when they defied the huge odds against the Nationals to lift the earnings to 3,539 guldens.
Sunday: Mr. Aitch will give Tanaka a ’hiro’s welcome if he is able to shut down the Tribe — 20 units on the Yankees.
MLB
Sunday, August 7
Trend Report
1:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
1:10 PM
NY METS vs. DETROIT
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
1:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
1:35 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
1:35 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games
2:10 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
2:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 21 of Baltimore's last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Chi White Sox are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games
2:15 PM
ATLANTA vs. ST. LOUIS
Atlanta is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
2:15 PM
TORONTO vs. KANSAS CITY
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
4:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. OAKLAND
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chi Cubs's last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Oakland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
4:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
4:10 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games on the road
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Colorado's last 21 games
Colorado is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
4:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Boston is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Boston
LA Dodgers are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing Boston
Sunday, August 7
Trend Report
1:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
1:10 PM
NY METS vs. DETROIT
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
1:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
1:35 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
1:35 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games
2:10 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
2:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 21 of Baltimore's last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Chi White Sox are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games
2:15 PM
ATLANTA vs. ST. LOUIS
Atlanta is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
2:15 PM
TORONTO vs. KANSAS CITY
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
4:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. OAKLAND
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chi Cubs's last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Oakland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
4:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
4:10 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games on the road
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Colorado's last 21 games
Colorado is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
4:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Boston is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Boston
LA Dodgers are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing Boston
MLB
Long Sheet
Sunday, August 7
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CINCINNATI (44 - 65) at PITTSBURGH (55 - 53) - 1:35 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 107-164 (-42.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-34 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 107-164 (-42.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 84-121 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 50-96 (-30.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 153-118 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 135-83 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 28-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 153-118 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 110-64 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 91-59 (+23.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-12 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 21-18 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
STRAILY is 12-8 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 7-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 12-8 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 55-66 (-20.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-4 (+0.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)
DANIEL STRAILY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
STRAILY is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
GERRIT COLE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
COLE is 0-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.607.
His team's record is 0-7 (-9.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (63 - 47) at WASHINGTON (65 - 45) - 1:35 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. TANNER ROARK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-18 (-13.0 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.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 591-577 (+52.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 143-103 (+29.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 762-757 (+43.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BUMGARNER is 13-1 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 148-124 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 147-123 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-62 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-3 (+0.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)
MADISON BUMGARNER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BUMGARNER is 3-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.045.
His team's record is 3-7 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.8 units)
TANNER ROARK vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ROARK is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.2 units)
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ATLANTA (40 - 70) at ST LOUIS (58 - 52) - 2:15 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 160-116 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 120-80 (+24.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 42-19 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 51-23 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 161-92 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 82-37 (+31.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 22-18 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+1.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 8-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 9-2 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.9 units)
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MIAMI (58 - 52) at COLORADO (55 - 55) - 4:10 PM
ADAM CONLEY (L) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 40-45 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 55-55 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 48-43 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 55-55 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 14-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
CONLEY is 10-2 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
ADAM CONLEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
CONLEY is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
JON GRAY vs. MIAMI since 1997
GRAY is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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MILWAUKEE (49 - 59) at ARIZONA (44 - 66) - 4:10 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. ARCHIE BRADLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 89-168 (-62.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 76-119 (-36.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-48 (-24.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-66 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 12-23 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 18-39 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 3-13 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
ARIZONA is 43-65 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 30-51 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 54-70 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 13-23 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 7-15 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JIMMY NELSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NELSON is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)
ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BRADLEY is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (51 - 61) at SAN DIEGO (48 - 62) - 4:40 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. JARRED COSART (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-61 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-60 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-31 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-54 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
JERAD EICKHOFF vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
EICKHOFF is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JARRED COSART vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COSART is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
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CLEVELAND (62 - 46) at NY YANKEES (55 - 55) - 1:05 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 134-121 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-15 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CARRASCO is 17-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-2 (+3.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)
CARLOS CARRASCO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CARRASCO is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-4.0 units)
MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
TANAKA is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.71 and a WHIP of 1.788.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)
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MINNESOTA (44 - 66) at TAMPA BAY (45 - 64) - 1:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. MATT ANDRIESE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 44-66 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-33 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-51 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-44 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-29 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-32 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
GIBSON is 16-7 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 45-64 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 25-33 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-43 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-33 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-33 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-50 (-23.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-39 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)
KYLE GIBSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GIBSON is 0-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 8.85 and a WHIP of 1.968.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
MATT ANDRIESE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ANDRIESE is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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BALTIMORE (62 - 47) at CHI WHITE SOX (53 - 57) - 2:10 PM
DYLAN BUNDY (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 55-79 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-47 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 57-39 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-34 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 111-78 (+23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-59 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-33 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-3 (+0.8 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
DYLAN BUNDY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
JAMES SHIELDS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SHIELDS is 11-7 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 16-11 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-12. (+0.1 units)
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TEXAS (64 - 47) at HOUSTON (57 - 53) - 2:10 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. JOE MUSGROVE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 14-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-4 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-33 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 64-47 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 54-40 (+24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-30 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 33-27 (+16.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-19 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 68-59 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 63-44 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 49-32 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 37-26 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 26-16 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 29-25 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 57-53 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 56-51 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 10-2 (+10.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)
YU DARVISH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DARVISH is 4-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.030.
His team's record is 6-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.3 units)
JOE MUSGROVE vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.
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TORONTO (63 - 48) at KANSAS CITY (52 - 58) - 2:15 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. YORDANO VENTURA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 158-130 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-21 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 47-34 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 26-12 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 87-72 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-14 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 25-8 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
MARCUS STROMAN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
STROMAN is 3-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.033.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)
YORDANO VENTURA vs. TORONTO since 1997
VENTURA is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.1 units)
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LA ANGELS (49 - 61) at SEATTLE (56 - 53) - 4:10 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 3-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 46-60 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SHOEMAKER is 2-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 809-805 (+56.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 288-249 (+69.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 132-139 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-47 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-25 (-16.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 65-70 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 228-225 (-53.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
SEATTLE is 4-13 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SEATTLE is 18-24 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 124-135 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 69-73 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 55-75 (-31.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 26-31 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 16-21 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PAXTON is 8-17 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 3-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 1-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-4 (+0.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)
MATT SHOEMAKER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 3-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.041.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)
JAMES PAXTON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PAXTON is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)
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NY METS (56 - 54) at DETROIT (61 - 49) - 1:10 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 56-54 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 56-54 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 61-49 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 33-20 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 12-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
DETROIT is 55-45 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 56-46 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 44-34 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 37-24 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 35-26 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 12-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NY METS are 83-54 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 407-423 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
DEGROM is 12-2 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
JACOB DEGROM vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 4-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.707.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.2 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (68 - 41) at OAKLAND (48 - 62) - 4:05 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1556-1664 (-268.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 816-835 (-149.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1499-1577 (-243.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 746-811 (-189.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 757-732 (-160.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
OAKLAND is 116-65 (+37.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-23 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 116-156 (-40.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-78 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-61 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-59 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 37-50 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-38 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
KYLE HENDRICKS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.
SEAN MANAEA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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BOSTON (60 - 49) at LA DODGERS (61 - 49) - 7:10 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 209-225 (-38.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 123-120 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 0-8 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-10 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-10 (+12.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 43-23 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 61-49 (-2.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 58-47 (-4.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 85-71 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
DAVID PRICE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PRICE is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. BOSTON since 1997
MCCARTHY is 3-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.472.
His team's record is 3-4 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)
Long Sheet
Sunday, August 7
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CINCINNATI (44 - 65) at PITTSBURGH (55 - 53) - 1:35 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 107-164 (-42.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-34 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 107-164 (-42.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 84-121 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 50-96 (-30.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 153-118 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 135-83 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 28-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 153-118 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 110-64 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 91-59 (+23.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-12 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 21-18 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
STRAILY is 12-8 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 7-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 12-8 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 55-66 (-20.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-4 (+0.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)
DANIEL STRAILY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
STRAILY is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
GERRIT COLE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
COLE is 0-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.607.
His team's record is 0-7 (-9.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (63 - 47) at WASHINGTON (65 - 45) - 1:35 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. TANNER ROARK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-18 (-13.0 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.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 591-577 (+52.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 143-103 (+29.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 762-757 (+43.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BUMGARNER is 13-1 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 148-124 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 147-123 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-62 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-3 (+0.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)
MADISON BUMGARNER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BUMGARNER is 3-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.045.
His team's record is 3-7 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.8 units)
TANNER ROARK vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ROARK is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.2 units)
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ATLANTA (40 - 70) at ST LOUIS (58 - 52) - 2:15 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 160-116 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 120-80 (+24.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 42-19 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 51-23 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 161-92 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 82-37 (+31.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 22-18 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+1.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 8-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 9-2 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.9 units)
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MIAMI (58 - 52) at COLORADO (55 - 55) - 4:10 PM
ADAM CONLEY (L) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 40-45 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 55-55 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 48-43 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 55-55 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 14-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
CONLEY is 10-2 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
ADAM CONLEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
CONLEY is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
JON GRAY vs. MIAMI since 1997
GRAY is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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MILWAUKEE (49 - 59) at ARIZONA (44 - 66) - 4:10 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. ARCHIE BRADLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 89-168 (-62.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 76-119 (-36.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-48 (-24.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-66 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 12-23 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 18-39 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 3-13 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
ARIZONA is 43-65 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 30-51 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 54-70 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 13-23 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 7-15 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JIMMY NELSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NELSON is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)
ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BRADLEY is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (51 - 61) at SAN DIEGO (48 - 62) - 4:40 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. JARRED COSART (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-61 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-60 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-31 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-54 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
JERAD EICKHOFF vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
EICKHOFF is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JARRED COSART vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COSART is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
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CLEVELAND (62 - 46) at NY YANKEES (55 - 55) - 1:05 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 134-121 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-15 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CARRASCO is 17-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-2 (+3.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)
CARLOS CARRASCO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CARRASCO is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-4.0 units)
MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
TANAKA is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.71 and a WHIP of 1.788.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)
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MINNESOTA (44 - 66) at TAMPA BAY (45 - 64) - 1:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. MATT ANDRIESE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 44-66 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-33 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-51 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-44 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-29 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-32 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
GIBSON is 16-7 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 45-64 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 25-33 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-43 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-33 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-33 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-50 (-23.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-39 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)
KYLE GIBSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GIBSON is 0-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 8.85 and a WHIP of 1.968.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
MATT ANDRIESE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ANDRIESE is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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BALTIMORE (62 - 47) at CHI WHITE SOX (53 - 57) - 2:10 PM
DYLAN BUNDY (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 55-79 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-47 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 57-39 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-34 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 111-78 (+23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-59 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-33 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-3 (+0.8 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
DYLAN BUNDY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
JAMES SHIELDS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SHIELDS is 11-7 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 16-11 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-12. (+0.1 units)
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TEXAS (64 - 47) at HOUSTON (57 - 53) - 2:10 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. JOE MUSGROVE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 14-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-4 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-33 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 64-47 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 54-40 (+24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-30 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 33-27 (+16.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-19 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 68-59 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 63-44 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 49-32 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 37-26 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 26-16 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 29-25 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 57-53 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 56-51 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 10-2 (+10.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)
YU DARVISH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DARVISH is 4-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.030.
His team's record is 6-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.3 units)
JOE MUSGROVE vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.
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TORONTO (63 - 48) at KANSAS CITY (52 - 58) - 2:15 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. YORDANO VENTURA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 158-130 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-21 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 47-34 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 26-12 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 87-72 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-14 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 25-8 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
MARCUS STROMAN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
STROMAN is 3-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.033.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)
YORDANO VENTURA vs. TORONTO since 1997
VENTURA is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.1 units)
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LA ANGELS (49 - 61) at SEATTLE (56 - 53) - 4:10 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 3-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 46-60 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SHOEMAKER is 2-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 809-805 (+56.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 288-249 (+69.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 132-139 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-47 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-25 (-16.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 65-70 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 228-225 (-53.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
SEATTLE is 4-13 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SEATTLE is 18-24 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 124-135 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 69-73 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 55-75 (-31.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 26-31 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 16-21 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PAXTON is 8-17 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 3-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 1-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-4 (+0.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)
MATT SHOEMAKER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 3-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.041.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)
JAMES PAXTON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PAXTON is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)
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NY METS (56 - 54) at DETROIT (61 - 49) - 1:10 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 56-54 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 56-54 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 61-49 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 33-20 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 12-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
DETROIT is 55-45 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 56-46 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 44-34 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 37-24 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 35-26 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 12-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NY METS are 83-54 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 407-423 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
DEGROM is 12-2 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
JACOB DEGROM vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 4-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.707.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.2 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (68 - 41) at OAKLAND (48 - 62) - 4:05 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1556-1664 (-268.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 816-835 (-149.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1499-1577 (-243.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 746-811 (-189.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 757-732 (-160.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
OAKLAND is 116-65 (+37.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-23 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 116-156 (-40.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-78 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-61 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-59 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 37-50 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-38 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
KYLE HENDRICKS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.
SEAN MANAEA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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BOSTON (60 - 49) at LA DODGERS (61 - 49) - 7:10 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 209-225 (-38.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 123-120 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 0-8 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-10 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-10 (+12.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 43-23 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 61-49 (-2.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 58-47 (-4.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 85-71 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
DAVID PRICE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PRICE is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. BOSTON since 1997
MCCARTHY is 3-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.472.
His team's record is 3-4 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)
MLB
Dunkel
Sunday, August 7
Boston @ LA Dodgers
Game 929-930
August 7, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Price) 13.980
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 17.393
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(+100); Under
Milwaukee @ Arizona
Game 909-910
August 7, 2016 @ 4:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 11.139
Arizona
(Bradley) 16.267
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 5
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-115); Under
Philadelphia @ San Diego
Game 911-912
August 7, 2016 @ 4:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhff) 14.393
San Diego
(Cosart) 16.170
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-110); Under
Cleveland @ NY Yankees
Game 913-914
August 7, 2016 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 13.220
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 16.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+105); Over
Minnesota @ Tampa Bay
Game 915-916
August 7, 2016 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 17.824
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 14.396
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+130); Over
Baltimore @ Chicago White Sox
Game 917-918
August 7, 2016 @ 2:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Bundy) 16.183
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 13.376
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-150); Over
Texas @ Houston
Game 919-920
August 7, 2016 @ 2:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Darvish) 15.678
Houston
(Musgrve) 13.244
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-120); Over
Toronto @ Kansas City
Game 921-922
August 7, 2016 @ 2:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Stroman) 13.746
Kansas City
(Ventura) 15.350
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+130); Under
Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Game 901-902
August 7, 2016 @ 1:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Straily) 12.958
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 17.089
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-185); Under
LA Angels @ Seattle
Game 923-924
August 7, 2016 @ 4:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Shmaker) 16.842
Seattle
(Paxton) 13.431
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+105); Under
San Francisco @ Washington
Game 903-904
August 7, 2016 @ 1:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 15.976
Washington
(Roark) 15.030
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-115); Under
NY Mets @ Detroit
Game 925-926
August 7, 2016 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 17.044
Detroit
(Sanchez) 15.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-140); Over
Atlanta @ St. Louis
Game 905-906
August 7, 2016 @ 2:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 15.972
St. Louis
(Wnwrght) 13.038
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-245
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+205); Over
Chicago Cubs @ Oakland
Game 927-928
August 7, 2016 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hndricks) 16.830
Oakland
(Manaea) 15.350
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-175); Over
Miami @ Colorado
Game 907-908
August 7, 2016 @ 4:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Conley) 17.476
Colorado
(Gray) 15.408
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-120
11
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+100); Over
Dunkel
Sunday, August 7
Boston @ LA Dodgers
Game 929-930
August 7, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Price) 13.980
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 17.393
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(+100); Under
Milwaukee @ Arizona
Game 909-910
August 7, 2016 @ 4:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 11.139
Arizona
(Bradley) 16.267
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 5
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-115); Under
Philadelphia @ San Diego
Game 911-912
August 7, 2016 @ 4:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhff) 14.393
San Diego
(Cosart) 16.170
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-110); Under
Cleveland @ NY Yankees
Game 913-914
August 7, 2016 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 13.220
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 16.698
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+105); Over
Minnesota @ Tampa Bay
Game 915-916
August 7, 2016 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 17.824
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 14.396
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+130); Over
Baltimore @ Chicago White Sox
Game 917-918
August 7, 2016 @ 2:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Bundy) 16.183
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 13.376
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-150); Over
Texas @ Houston
Game 919-920
August 7, 2016 @ 2:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Darvish) 15.678
Houston
(Musgrve) 13.244
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-120); Over
Toronto @ Kansas City
Game 921-922
August 7, 2016 @ 2:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Stroman) 13.746
Kansas City
(Ventura) 15.350
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+130); Under
Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Game 901-902
August 7, 2016 @ 1:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Straily) 12.958
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 17.089
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-185); Under
LA Angels @ Seattle
Game 923-924
August 7, 2016 @ 4:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Shmaker) 16.842
Seattle
(Paxton) 13.431
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+105); Under
San Francisco @ Washington
Game 903-904
August 7, 2016 @ 1:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 15.976
Washington
(Roark) 15.030
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-115); Under
NY Mets @ Detroit
Game 925-926
August 7, 2016 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 17.044
Detroit
(Sanchez) 15.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-140); Over
Atlanta @ St. Louis
Game 905-906
August 7, 2016 @ 2:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 15.972
St. Louis
(Wnwrght) 13.038
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-245
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+205); Over
Chicago Cubs @ Oakland
Game 927-928
August 7, 2016 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hndricks) 16.830
Oakland
(Manaea) 15.350
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-175); Over
Miami @ Colorado
Game 907-908
August 7, 2016 @ 4:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Conley) 17.476
Colorado
(Gray) 15.408
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-120
11
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+100); Over
Preview: Indians at Yankees
GAME: Cleveland Indians (62-46) at New York Yankees (55-55)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 07 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Cleveland Indians reliever Andrew Miller told reporters after nailing down his first save against his former team - the New York Yankees - that he was happy he "survived and found a way". Cleveland will try to follow that mantra and put a pleasant ending on what had been a difficult week Sunday when it attempts to take the rubber match of a three-game road set against the Yankees.
The Indians ran into a Max Kepler-led buzzsaw earlier in the week as Minnesota outscored them 35-16 over the first three contests of their four-game home set, but the American League Central leaders have righted the ship somewhat by winning two of their last three. Cleveland hit three home runs to back Corey Kluber's strong eight-inning effort in Saturday's 5-2 win in New York, and Miller overcame a leadoff single in the ninth for his 10th save of the season. "None of it was fun, honestly. It's tough. It's just a huge distraction," Miller told reporters in regards to facing his former team after the game. The Yankees (55-55) appeared to be surging when they climbed a season-high four games over .500 on July 26 despite opting to become sellers at the trade deadline, but they have dropped seven of 10 since, scoring no more than three runs in any of their losses.
TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), YES (New York)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (7-5, 3.12 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (7-4, 3.46)
Carrasco saw his streak of nine straight starts allowing three or fewer earned runs halted in Tuesday's loss to Minnesota, giving up a career-high eight runs over 3 2/3 innings. The 29-year-old Venezuelan hasn't been nearly as intimidating since fanning 14 in 7 2/3 frames on June 30, striking out only 24 over his last 32 frames while recording no more than six in any of the six turns. Carrasco's worst outing over that stretch came in a July 10 setback versus the Yankees, as he yielded five runs (one earned) across 3 2/3 innings.
Tanaka struggled for the third straight time on the road in Tuesday's loss to the New York Mets, surrendering a season high-tying six earned runs in 6 1/3 frames. The 2014 All-Star thrived in two July turns at Yankee Stadium, however, allowing one run on seven hits while striking out 11 over 12 innings. Despite being staked to an 11-1 fifth-inning lead on July 10 in Cleveland, Tanaka fell one out short of qualifying for the victory after getting charged with seven runs (three earned) over 4 2/3 innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Cleveland has scored at least five runs in nine straight games for the first time since July 17-26, 2002.
2. Yankees C Gary Sanchez has at least one hit in each of the four games he's played since his promotion on Wednesday, including one double in three consecutive contests.
3. The Indians have clubbed 19 homers over their last nine games after going a season-high five straight games without one.
PREDICTION: Indians 6, Yankees 4
GAME: Cleveland Indians (62-46) at New York Yankees (55-55)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 07 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Cleveland Indians reliever Andrew Miller told reporters after nailing down his first save against his former team - the New York Yankees - that he was happy he "survived and found a way". Cleveland will try to follow that mantra and put a pleasant ending on what had been a difficult week Sunday when it attempts to take the rubber match of a three-game road set against the Yankees.
The Indians ran into a Max Kepler-led buzzsaw earlier in the week as Minnesota outscored them 35-16 over the first three contests of their four-game home set, but the American League Central leaders have righted the ship somewhat by winning two of their last three. Cleveland hit three home runs to back Corey Kluber's strong eight-inning effort in Saturday's 5-2 win in New York, and Miller overcame a leadoff single in the ninth for his 10th save of the season. "None of it was fun, honestly. It's tough. It's just a huge distraction," Miller told reporters in regards to facing his former team after the game. The Yankees (55-55) appeared to be surging when they climbed a season-high four games over .500 on July 26 despite opting to become sellers at the trade deadline, but they have dropped seven of 10 since, scoring no more than three runs in any of their losses.
TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), YES (New York)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (7-5, 3.12 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (7-4, 3.46)
Carrasco saw his streak of nine straight starts allowing three or fewer earned runs halted in Tuesday's loss to Minnesota, giving up a career-high eight runs over 3 2/3 innings. The 29-year-old Venezuelan hasn't been nearly as intimidating since fanning 14 in 7 2/3 frames on June 30, striking out only 24 over his last 32 frames while recording no more than six in any of the six turns. Carrasco's worst outing over that stretch came in a July 10 setback versus the Yankees, as he yielded five runs (one earned) across 3 2/3 innings.
Tanaka struggled for the third straight time on the road in Tuesday's loss to the New York Mets, surrendering a season high-tying six earned runs in 6 1/3 frames. The 2014 All-Star thrived in two July turns at Yankee Stadium, however, allowing one run on seven hits while striking out 11 over 12 innings. Despite being staked to an 11-1 fifth-inning lead on July 10 in Cleveland, Tanaka fell one out short of qualifying for the victory after getting charged with seven runs (three earned) over 4 2/3 innings.
WALK-OFFS
1. Cleveland has scored at least five runs in nine straight games for the first time since July 17-26, 2002.
2. Yankees C Gary Sanchez has at least one hit in each of the four games he's played since his promotion on Wednesday, including one double in three consecutive contests.
3. The Indians have clubbed 19 homers over their last nine games after going a season-high five straight games without one.
PREDICTION: Indians 6, Yankees 4
Preview: Mets at Tigers
GAME: New York Mets (56-54) at Detroit Tigers (61-49)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 07 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Jacob deGrom has been one of the few constants for the sliding New York Mets, who will look to their third-year right-hander to avert a three-game sweep at the hands of the host Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers have ripped off 10 wins in their last 11 games to remain two back of first-place Cleveland in the American League Central.
First baseman Miguel Cabrera is 13-for-25 with four homers, 12 RBIs and eight runs scored during a six-game hitting streak as Detroit improved to 12-4 in interleague play this season. Cabrera has 21 RBIs over his last 15 games to move into 52nd place on the all-time list with 1,519. Recently acquired Jay Bruce homered for the second time in three contests for New York, which remains two games out of the second wild card despite going 3-8 in its last 11. DeGrom carries a 14-inning scoreless streak into Sunday's start and will be opposed by veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, SNY (Mets), FSN Detroit
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (7-5, 2.41 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Anibal Sánchez (6-11, 6.26)
DeGrom continued his string of strong starts last time out against the New York Yankees, striking out eight over seven innings of four-hit ball. He also worked seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus Colorado in his previous turn and has not surrendered a run in three of his last four outings. The 28-year-old deGrom has registered 10 quality starts in his last 12 outings and is 2-3 with a 3.02 ERA in eight road outings.
Sanchez avoided being banished to the bullpen with a strong outing versus the Chicago White Sox last time out, permitting one run over six innings to earn his first win as a starter since April 28. He was 0-3 over his previous four starts, giving up a total of 19 runs and 30 hits in a span of 20 1/3 innings. The 32-year-old Sanchez has made 11 career starts against the Mets, logging a 4-5 record, 4.45 ERA and .308 batting average against.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tigers 3B Nick Castellanos suffered a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal on his left hand when he was hit by a pitch Saturday.
2. Bruce is 4-for-10 with four RBIs since going hitless in his first 10-at bats with New York following the trade with Cincinnati.
3. Tigers backup C Jarrod Saltalamacchia is 3-for-7 with nine RBIs this season with the bases loaded.
PREDICTION: Mets 5, Tigers 3
GAME: New York Mets (56-54) at Detroit Tigers (61-49)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 07 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Jacob deGrom has been one of the few constants for the sliding New York Mets, who will look to their third-year right-hander to avert a three-game sweep at the hands of the host Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers have ripped off 10 wins in their last 11 games to remain two back of first-place Cleveland in the American League Central.
First baseman Miguel Cabrera is 13-for-25 with four homers, 12 RBIs and eight runs scored during a six-game hitting streak as Detroit improved to 12-4 in interleague play this season. Cabrera has 21 RBIs over his last 15 games to move into 52nd place on the all-time list with 1,519. Recently acquired Jay Bruce homered for the second time in three contests for New York, which remains two games out of the second wild card despite going 3-8 in its last 11. DeGrom carries a 14-inning scoreless streak into Sunday's start and will be opposed by veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, SNY (Mets), FSN Detroit
PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (7-5, 2.41 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Anibal Sánchez (6-11, 6.26)
DeGrom continued his string of strong starts last time out against the New York Yankees, striking out eight over seven innings of four-hit ball. He also worked seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus Colorado in his previous turn and has not surrendered a run in three of his last four outings. The 28-year-old deGrom has registered 10 quality starts in his last 12 outings and is 2-3 with a 3.02 ERA in eight road outings.
Sanchez avoided being banished to the bullpen with a strong outing versus the Chicago White Sox last time out, permitting one run over six innings to earn his first win as a starter since April 28. He was 0-3 over his previous four starts, giving up a total of 19 runs and 30 hits in a span of 20 1/3 innings. The 32-year-old Sanchez has made 11 career starts against the Mets, logging a 4-5 record, 4.45 ERA and .308 batting average against.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tigers 3B Nick Castellanos suffered a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal on his left hand when he was hit by a pitch Saturday.
2. Bruce is 4-for-10 with four RBIs since going hitless in his first 10-at bats with New York following the trade with Cincinnati.
3. Tigers backup C Jarrod Saltalamacchia is 3-for-7 with nine RBIs this season with the bases loaded.
PREDICTION: Mets 5, Tigers 3
Preview: Twins at Rays
GAME: Minnesota Twins (44-66) at Tampa Bay Rays (45-64)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 07 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins share more than just their lot in the standings as the cellar-dwelling clubs each quietly have won seven of their last 10. The Rays and Twins will look to extend their recent bit of good fortune in an otherwise unlucky season on Sunday afternoon when the American League bottom feeders play the rubber match of their three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Brad Miller had an RBI single in Saturday's 7-3 victory over Minnesota to extend his hitting streak to five games, during which he has three homers, six RBIs and as many runs scored. Evan Longoria snapped a 2-for-26 slump by going deep among his two hits on Saturday and is 4-for-10 versus Sunday starter Kyle Gibson to join the 26-year-old Miller (5-for-11) in taking the right-hander to task. Jorge Polanco, who ripped a two-run single on Saturday, is 11-for-28 with six RBIs in seven games since returning to the Twins' lineup. Brian Dozier had an RBI double to extend his career-high hitting streak to 15 games and is 3-for-6 with a homer and four RBIs in his career versus Sunday starter Matt Andriese.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kyle Gibson (3-6, 4.94 ERA) vs. Rays RH Matt Andriese (6-2, 2.72)
Gibson was unable to take advantage of an 8-0 lead against Cleveland on Tuesday and exited with a no-decision after allowing six runs on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings. The 28-year-old will look to rebound versus Tampa Bay, against which he is 0-4 with a bloated 8.85 ERA while permitting 20 runs on 31 hits. The Rays are batting a robust .360 as a team against Gibson, who has surrendered five homers in his last four games.
With Matt Moore now in San Francisco, Andriese returned to the rotation and allowed one run on three hits in four innings of a no-decision versus Kansas City on Tuesday. The 26-year-old owns a 5-1 mark with a 2.87 ERA as a starter and picked up the win in his last meeting with Minnesota on June 4 after permitting three runs in five innings. Andriese was victorious in his following two trips to the mound, but has since gone 0-1 with one save in his subsequent 11 appearances.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tampa Bay clinched its first winning homestand of the season on Saturday, with the club posting a 6-3 mark in the 10-game stretch.
2. Twins veteran 1B Joe Mauer has reached base safely in 21 straight games versus the Rays.
3. Tampa Bay 2B Logan Forsythe is 9-for-20 with eight runs scored in August.
PREDICTION: Twins 4, Rays 3
GAME: Minnesota Twins (44-66) at Tampa Bay Rays (45-64)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 07 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins share more than just their lot in the standings as the cellar-dwelling clubs each quietly have won seven of their last 10. The Rays and Twins will look to extend their recent bit of good fortune in an otherwise unlucky season on Sunday afternoon when the American League bottom feeders play the rubber match of their three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Brad Miller had an RBI single in Saturday's 7-3 victory over Minnesota to extend his hitting streak to five games, during which he has three homers, six RBIs and as many runs scored. Evan Longoria snapped a 2-for-26 slump by going deep among his two hits on Saturday and is 4-for-10 versus Sunday starter Kyle Gibson to join the 26-year-old Miller (5-for-11) in taking the right-hander to task. Jorge Polanco, who ripped a two-run single on Saturday, is 11-for-28 with six RBIs in seven games since returning to the Twins' lineup. Brian Dozier had an RBI double to extend his career-high hitting streak to 15 games and is 3-for-6 with a homer and four RBIs in his career versus Sunday starter Matt Andriese.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kyle Gibson (3-6, 4.94 ERA) vs. Rays RH Matt Andriese (6-2, 2.72)
Gibson was unable to take advantage of an 8-0 lead against Cleveland on Tuesday and exited with a no-decision after allowing six runs on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings. The 28-year-old will look to rebound versus Tampa Bay, against which he is 0-4 with a bloated 8.85 ERA while permitting 20 runs on 31 hits. The Rays are batting a robust .360 as a team against Gibson, who has surrendered five homers in his last four games.
With Matt Moore now in San Francisco, Andriese returned to the rotation and allowed one run on three hits in four innings of a no-decision versus Kansas City on Tuesday. The 26-year-old owns a 5-1 mark with a 2.87 ERA as a starter and picked up the win in his last meeting with Minnesota on June 4 after permitting three runs in five innings. Andriese was victorious in his following two trips to the mound, but has since gone 0-1 with one save in his subsequent 11 appearances.
WALK-OFFS
1. Tampa Bay clinched its first winning homestand of the season on Saturday, with the club posting a 6-3 mark in the 10-game stretch.
2. Twins veteran 1B Joe Mauer has reached base safely in 21 straight games versus the Rays.
3. Tampa Bay 2B Logan Forsythe is 9-for-20 with eight runs scored in August.
PREDICTION: Twins 4, Rays 3
Preview: Reds at Pirates
GAME: Cincinnati Reds (44-65) at Pittsburgh Pirates (55-53)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 07 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Pittsburgh Pirates will go for their first series sweep in more than a month when they close out a three-game set against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon. Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole, who has allowed one earned run in each of his last three starts, looks to earn his first win against Cincinnati.
Cole has come up empty in all seven career starts against the Reds, who had their streak of six consecutive series wins since the All-Star break snapped. Pittsburgh left fielder Starling Marte has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games for Pittsburgh, which is two games behind Miami and St. Louis for the second wild card. Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips ended career-worst streaks of 72 games and 286 at-bats without a homer by going deep twice Saturday. It continued a torrid stretch for Phillips, who is 9-for-15 with two homers, two doubles, six RBIs and six runs scored in the last four games.
TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), ROOT (Pittsburgh)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Dan Straily (6-6, 3.80 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (7-6, 2.73)
Although Straily did not factor in the decision versus St. Louis on Tuesday, he extended his streak of quality starts to six by permitting two runs and five hits over six innings. The 27-year-old was 2-0 over his previous three turns, allowing a combined three runs and 11 hits over 20 2/3 innings. Straily is 0-1 in three appearances (two starts) against the Pirates this season, giving up four earned runs over 15 innings.
After going winless over a span of six starts, Cole has been victorious in his last two trips to the mound. The former No. 1 overall draft pick allowed one earned run over five innings at Atlanta last time out and tossed a complete-game three-hitter in a win over Seattle in his previous turn. Phillips is 6-for-16 against Cole, who fell to 0-5 lifetime against the Reds with 4 2/3 innings of three-run ball in his season debut.
WALK-OFFS
1. Pirates 3B David Freese was hit by a pitch Saturday and later exited the game with left elbow discomfort.
2. Reds SS Zack Cozart is riding a 14-game hitting streak.
3. The Pirates traded RHP Arquimedes Caminero to Seattle on Saturday and shifted LHP Jeff Locke to the bullpen.
PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Reds 2
GAME: Cincinnati Reds (44-65) at Pittsburgh Pirates (55-53)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 07 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
The Pittsburgh Pirates will go for their first series sweep in more than a month when they close out a three-game set against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon. Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole, who has allowed one earned run in each of his last three starts, looks to earn his first win against Cincinnati.
Cole has come up empty in all seven career starts against the Reds, who had their streak of six consecutive series wins since the All-Star break snapped. Pittsburgh left fielder Starling Marte has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games for Pittsburgh, which is two games behind Miami and St. Louis for the second wild card. Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips ended career-worst streaks of 72 games and 286 at-bats without a homer by going deep twice Saturday. It continued a torrid stretch for Phillips, who is 9-for-15 with two homers, two doubles, six RBIs and six runs scored in the last four games.
TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), ROOT (Pittsburgh)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Dan Straily (6-6, 3.80 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (7-6, 2.73)
Although Straily did not factor in the decision versus St. Louis on Tuesday, he extended his streak of quality starts to six by permitting two runs and five hits over six innings. The 27-year-old was 2-0 over his previous three turns, allowing a combined three runs and 11 hits over 20 2/3 innings. Straily is 0-1 in three appearances (two starts) against the Pirates this season, giving up four earned runs over 15 innings.
After going winless over a span of six starts, Cole has been victorious in his last two trips to the mound. The former No. 1 overall draft pick allowed one earned run over five innings at Atlanta last time out and tossed a complete-game three-hitter in a win over Seattle in his previous turn. Phillips is 6-for-16 against Cole, who fell to 0-5 lifetime against the Reds with 4 2/3 innings of three-run ball in his season debut.
WALK-OFFS
1. Pirates 3B David Freese was hit by a pitch Saturday and later exited the game with left elbow discomfort.
2. Reds SS Zack Cozart is riding a 14-game hitting streak.
3. The Pirates traded RHP Arquimedes Caminero to Seattle on Saturday and shifted LHP Jeff Locke to the bullpen.
PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Reds 2
