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Preview: Padres at Diamondbacks

Current Conditions - Phoenix
GAME: San Diego Padres (23-36) at Arizona Diamondbacks (35-25)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 08 - 3:40 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Arizona Diamondbacks attempt to complete their third consecutive three-game sweep at home when they host the San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon. Arizona has won eight in a row at Chase Field, taking three straight from both the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox before capturing the first two contests against San Diego.

Wednesday's 7-4 triumph helped the Diamondbacks raise their major league-best home record to 23-8. Jake Lamb has been a big factor in Arizona's current success in the desert as he carries an 11-game hitting streak at Chase Field into the series finale after belting a three-run homer on Wednesday, giving him seven RBIs in the first two games against the Padres. Despite a 3-for-3 performance by Jose Pirela during its 11-hit effort, San Diego suffered its fourth straight setback on Wednesday. Yangervis Solarte has recorded four multi-hit performances in his last eight contests after going 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs in the Padres' latest loss.

TV: 3:40 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN San Diego, FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Clayton Richard (4-6, 4.36 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (4-6, 5.43)

Richard has yielded 10 hits in three of his last four turns but gave up only three earned runs in two of those, winning one. The 33-year-old native of Indiana is 2-1 in three outings versus Arizona this season, including a complete-game victory - his first since 2012 - on May 21 in which he allowed one run and five hits. It continued Richard's mastery of the Diamondbacks, as he is 10-4 with a 3.92 ERA in 16 career starts against them.

Corbin has been pounded in his last two starts, surrendering 13 runs and 19 hits over nine innings en route to a pair of losses. The 27-year-old New Yorker gave up two earned runs in each of his previous two turns against San Diego this year and recorded a total of 17 strikeouts with only two walks over 13 frames but went just 1-1. Corbin owns a 4-5 record and 3.38 ERA in 13 career appearances (eight starts) versus the Padres.

WALK-OFFS

1. Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt leads the majors in runs with 50 after scoring twice in each of the first two games of the series versus San Diego.

2. Arizona RHP Taijuan Walker (finger), who has been on the disabled list since May 20, threw a simulated game Wednesday and experienced no issues.

3. San Diego RHP Miguel Diaz is slated to make his first major-league start Saturday against Kansas City.

PREDICTION: Padres 5, Diamondbacks 4

 

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Preview: Orioles at Nationals

Current Conditions - Washington
GAME: Baltimore Orioles (30-26) at Washington Nationals (37-21)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 08 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Battle of the Beltway meets for a one-game showdown when the Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in the makeup of a game that was rained out on May 11. The Nationals are trying to earn a tie in the Beltway series after dropping two at Baltimore and winning the first at home before the second was postponed.

Washington is returning for a seven-game homestand after going 7-2 on a nine-game road trip, including a series win at the Los Angeles Dodgers this week that ended with a 2-1 loss on Wednesday. "This game could've been ours and it wasn't, and we got to be satisfied with what we have," Nationals manager Dusty Baker told reporters. "If somebody would've told you when we left home we would be 7-2, I'm sure everybody would have been more than satisfied. When you could've been 8-1, then you're not satisfied." The Orioles probably could have used the day off after back-to-back extra-inning games but come in with some momentum following the pair of walk-off wins over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Alec Asher will go out in search of his second win as a starter for Baltimore on Thursday while the Nationals counter with struggling righty Joe Ross.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, MASN2 (Baltimore), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Alec Asher (2-3, 3.62 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Joe Ross (2-2, 7.34)

Asher made his fourth start and 13th appearance of the season on Friday against Boston and breezed through 6 1/3 innings while allowing two runs and three hits without issuing a walk. The Florida native was lit up for six runs on as many hits in two innings at Houston in his previous outing. Asher spent the 2015 and 2016 campaigns in the National League East with the Philadelphia Phillies and is 1-1 with a 3.75 ERA in three career games - two starts - against Washington.

Ross is in danger of losing his rotation spot after getting lit up for a total of 12 runs - 11 earned - and 19 hits in seven innings over his last two starts. The 24-year-old returned to the rotation and allowed one run in eight innings to earn a win over Seattle on May 23 but could not find that form in his last two chances. Ross made one relief appearance against the Orioles in his career - firing 1 1/3 hitless innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Orioles 3B Manny Machado (left wrist soreness) left Wednesday's game and is day-to-day.

2. Washington 1B Ryan Zimmerman bashed his 17th home run on Wednesday and recorded four in his last nine games.

3. Baltimore OF Trey Mancini went 2-for-2 with two home runs and five RBIs on Wednesday after entering the game as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning.

PREDICTION: Orioles 6, Nationals 4

 

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Preview: Red Sox at Yankees

GAME: Boston Red Sox (32-25) at New York Yankees (32-23)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 08 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The New York Yankees guaranteed that they would finish the series in first place in the American League when they turned away the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. The Yankees will try to take the rubber match and boost their lead to three games over their arch rivals when they host the Red Sox in the finale of the three-game series on Thursday.

New York won the battle of former Cy Young Award winners on Wednesday by backing a strong start from CC Sabathia with a pair of home runs off Rick Porcello in the 8-0 drubbing. One of those home runs - a solo blast in the third - came from shortstop Didi Gregorius, who hit safely in each of the last nine games and slugged home runs in two of the last four. Gregorius is 10-for-21 with a home run and five RBIs in his career against left-hander David Price, who gets the start for Boston on Thursday opposite Yankees righty Michael Pineda. The Red Sox had a three-game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday while being shut out for the fifth time this season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, NESN (Boston), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH David Price (1-0, 3.00 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Michael Pineda (6-3, 3.76)

Price is making his third start of the season after recovering from elbow soreness and certainly looked healthy in his first two outings. The Vanderbilt product allowed two hits in five innings at the Chicago White Sox in his season debut and followed that up by holding the Baltimore Orioles to one run on three hits in seven innings on Saturday. Price went 1-3 with a 7.89 ERA in five starts against New York in his first season with the Red Sox last year.

Pineda had a string of five straight quality starts come to an end when he allowed five runs and a season-high 10 hits in five innings at Toronto on Friday. The Dominican Republic native allowed three or fewer earned runs in nine straight starts before facing the Blue Jays. Pineda is 4-5 with a 4.73 ERA in 11 career starts against Boston, including 0-2 in four starts last season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox RF Mookie Betts is 4-for-28 over his last seven games.

2. Yankees 1B Chris Carter is 4-for-8 with a pair of home runs in the series to lift his batting average to .202.

3. Boston is expected to recall LHP Brian Johnson to start on Friday in place of LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (knee).

PREDICTION: Red Sox 4, Yankees 3

 

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Preview: Marlins at Pirates

GAME: Miami Marlins (24-33) at Pittsburgh Pirates (26-32)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 08 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Edinson Volquez tossed an emotional no-hitter in his last outing and will try to become the second pitcher in history to throw two in a row when he takes the mound for the Miami Marlins in the opener of a four-game series at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Volquez is bidding to join Johnny Vander Meer in that exclusive consecutive no-hit club.

Volquez injured his ankle colliding with the leadoff hitter in the first inning on Saturday but pitched through the pain in that contest and will give it a go again at less than 100 percent when he opposes Pirates ace Gerrit Cole on Thursday. If Volquez can keep it close, then the Marlins will have a great shot at winning for the fifth time in seven games. Close games are becoming a bit of a struggle for Pittsburgh due to the recent ineffectiveness of closer Tony Watson, who blew the save in the last two games as the Pirates posted back-to-back walk-off losses in Baltimore. Watson, who got a vote of confidence from manager Clint Hurdle before blowing Wednesday's save, allowed multiple earned runs in five of his last 10 appearances to balloon his ERA from 1.62 to 4.44.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), ROOT (Pittsburgh)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Edinson Volquez (2-7, 3.79 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (3-5, 4.27)

Volquez dedicated his no-hitter on Saturday to deceased fellow pitchers Jose Fernandez and Yordano Ventura after he faced the minimum against Arizona while striking out 10, walking two and inducing a pair of double plays in the 98-pitch gem. The Dominican Republic native did not earn his first win on the season until his previous start, when he limited Philadelphia to one run and three hits in six frames. Volquez, who spent the 2014 campaign in Pittsburgh, is 3-0 with a 3.79 ERA in 10 career starts against the Pirates.

Cole has not been at his best of late and earned a win at the New York Mets on Friday despite allowing seven runs and eight hits in five innings. The former No. 1 overall pick coughed up 16 runs and 28 hits in 14 2/3 innings over his last two outings following a string of eight straight quality starts. Cole is 2-2 with a 3.66 ERA in six career starts against the Marlins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates C Francisco Cervelli was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list Wednesday.

2. Miami CF Christian Yelich went hitless in the just-completed three-game series at Chicago to drop his batting average to .259.

3. Pittsburgh 3B David Freese is 7-for-14 with four RBIs in his last three games.

PREDICTION: Marlins 7, Pirates 5

 

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Preview: White Sox at Rays

Current Conditions - St. Petersburg
GAME: Chicago White Sox (25-31) at Tampa Bay Rays (29-31)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 08 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled to score runs of late but took advantage of a patchwork offense and a stellar major-league debut by Jacob Faria to even their three-game series with the visiting Chicago White Sox. Faria's presence afforded an extra day of rest for fellow right-hander Jake Odorizzi, who will look to help the Rays move to .500 with a win over the White Sox in the series finale on Thursday.

Tampa Bay was outscored 32-9 during its season-high four-game losing skid before Tim Beckham's RBI single and Avisail Garcia's misplay of the ball ignited a three-run third inning. The modest offense was enough against Chicago, which has mustered just 23 runs en route to losing six of its last seven. Jose Abreu recorded an RBI single for the second straight game after going 3-for-27 in his previous seven contests. Abreu is just 1-for-5 in his career against Odorizzi while the rest of the team is marginally better (5-for-23), with the hurler recording 10 total strikeouts in that span.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Derek Holland (4-5, 3.43 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Odorizzi (3-3, 3.53)

Holland was blitzed for three homers and as many doubles en route to allowing eight runs and as many hits in 2 1/3 innings in a 15-5 shellacking by Detroit on Friday. Manager Rick Renteria deemed it "an anomaly" although the 30-year-old also served up three homers and permitted seven runs in a 7-6 loss to Minnesota on May 11. Holland has pitched significantly better versus Tampa Bay, posting a 4-3 mark while limiting the Rays to just a .238 batting average in 11 career appearances.

Odorizzi stumbled out of the blocks on Friday, tossing 48 pitches in the first inning and allowing two homers and eight runs total in 2 1/3 frames of a 12-4 loss at Seattle. The 27-year-old has been taken deep at least once in each of his last seven starts, leading to a career-worst 1.9 homer/nine innings. Odorizzi has posted an 0-1 record in two career meetings with Chicago.

WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago CF Leury Garcia has four RBIs and as many runs scored during his eight-game hitting streak.

2. Rays C Derek Norris was in the lineup Wednesday despite Major League Baseball investigation allegations that he "physically and emotionally abused" his former fiancee, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

3. White Sox RHP James Shields (right lat strain) is slated to make his second rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

PREDICTION: White Sox 3, Rays 2

 

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Preview: Phillies at Braves

GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (21-35) at Atlanta Braves (24-32)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 08 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Ben Lively gave the struggling Philadelphia Phillies a huge boost in his major-league debut, and the right-hander looks to impress again in his second start Thursday when the Phillies conclude a four-game series at the Atlanta Braves. Lively fired seven innings of one-run, four-hit pitching in a victory over San Francisco on Saturday, and looks to give Philadelphia a series victory after the Braves beat the Phillies for the first time in six tries this season Wednesday, 14-1.

Philadelphia center fielder Odubel Herrera collected two more doubles Wednesday, and his last 11 hits have gone for extra bases (nine doubles and two homers in his past five games). Atlanta snapped a two-game losing streak with Wednesday’s victory as center fielder Ender Inciarte finished 2-for-4, and he enters the series finale hitting 10-for-16 in his past four games. Right fielder Nick Markakis drove in five runs and doubled three times, his 90th double since arriving in Atlanta in 2015. Shortstop Dansby Swanson broke out of an 8-for-51 slump with three hits, including a three-run homer.


TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, CSN Philadelphia, FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Ben Lively (1-0, 1.29 ERA) vs. Braves RH R.A. Dickey (3-4, 5.10)

Lively did not strike out a hitter in his debut, but nonetheless kept the Giants off balance in throwing 61 of his 98 pitches for strikes. The 25-year-old earned the promotion to the majors after going 6-1 in nine starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, posting a 2.40 ERA with 45 strikeouts, seven walks and one complete game. Lively finished 2016 with an 18-5 record and a 2.69 ERA, pitching at Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading.

The 42-year-old Dickey continues to struggle with command of his knuckleball, walking five while striking out two for the second consecutive start Saturday at Cincinnati. Dickey allowed five runs (four earned) in 5 1/3 innings against the Reds, and has logged a 6.75 ERA with 31 hits allowed and 16 walks in his past 22 2/3 innings. Dickey lost his only start against Philadelphia in 2016, giving up three runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Wednesday’s loss dropped the Phillies to 14-15 against National League East competition; Philadelphia is 7-21 outside the NL East.

2. Philadelphia 1B Tommy Joseph is batting .295 in his past 31 games, raising his average from .187 to .250.

3. Atlanta placed 3B Adonis Garcia (hand) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled OF Lane Adams from Triple-A Gwinnett.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Phillies 4

 

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Preview: Rockies at Cubs

GAME: Colorado Rockies (38-23) at Chicago Cubs (30-27)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 08 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Colorado Rockies’ recent rough patch appears to be behind them, but they face a tough test when they begin a seven-game road trip with the opener of a four-game series against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Rockies enter with a four-game winning streak and hope to cool off the Cubs, who have captured five of six to begin their 10-game homestand following a six-game skid.



The Rockies briefly surrendered the top spot in the National League West when they lost three straight and four of five last week, but they’ve rebounded to win four in a row and open a two-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs won five straight to pull into a tie with Milwaukee atop the NL Central before slipping a game back with a 6-5 loss in Wednesday’s series finale against Miami. Both starting pitchers will be happy to take the mound at Wrigley Field, as Chicago's Jon Lester owns a 2.15 ERA in seven home starts this season while Colorado's Tyler Chatwood has posted a 2.68 ERA in six turns on the road. Colorado took two of three from the Cubs at home in April and has won six of the last nine meetings dating to the start of last season.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ROOT (Colorado), CSN Chicago Plus



PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Tyler Chatwood (5-7, 4.60 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (3-3, 3.91)

Chatwood has shown moments of brilliance during a mostly mediocre campaign. The 27-year-old was on top of his game Saturday at San Diego, striking out eight over eight innings while allowing one run and four hits, but it marked only his fourth quality start in 12 outings this season. Chatwood is 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs and worked seven scoreless frames in his only previous outing at Wrigley Field.

Lester has posted quality starts in three of his last four outings, with a clunker against the Los Angeles Dodgers mixed in. The 33-year-old didn’t factor in the decision Saturday versus St. Louis after allowing three runs and six hits over six innings. Lester is 1-2 with a 1.69 ERA in three career starts against the Rockies, collecting 30 strikeouts over 21 1/3 innings in those games.



WALK-OFFS

1. Rockies CF Charlie Blackmon has recorded five straight multi-hit performances, going 10-for-21 in that span.

2. Cubs LF Kyle Schwarber recorded his first three-hit effort of the season Wednesday with two doubles and a homer, as all six of his hits since May 17 have gone for extra bases.

3. Chicago has hit 30 home runs in its last 15 home games, including two or more blasts in nine of its last 11 at Wrigley Field.



PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Rockies 4

 

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Preview: Astros at Royals

GAME: Houston Astros (42-17) at Kansas City Royals (25-32)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 08 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Houston Astros recently concluded a season-best 11-game winning streak and now are looking to avoid matching their worst skid when they conclude a four-game series against the host Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Houston dropped a 7-5 decision on Wednesday for its second straight loss after capturing the series opener.

The Astros, who own the best record in the majors (42-18), have lost three straight games on two occasions this season. Brian McCann went 4-for-5 with a homer on Wednesday and is 6-for-9 with two blasts and four RBIs in the series. Kansas City has recorded 16 runs in the back-to-back victories while the light-hitting duo of Cheslor Cuthbert (.203) and Alcides Escobar (.183) combined to drive in five on Wednesday. Eric Hosmer was hitless in four at-bats after going 15-for-38 during a nine-game hitting streak.


TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, ROOT (Houston), FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (6-1, 2.71 ERA) vs. Royals RH Jason Hammel (2-6, 5.93)

McCullers won four consecutive starts before not factoring in the decision against Texas in his last turn, as he struck out eight in 4 1/3 innings but yielded four runs - three earned - and six hits. The 23-year-old is just 5-9 with a 4.49 ERA in 22 career road starts but has made improvement this season, going 2-1 with a 3.58 ERA in six outings. McCullers struck out 10 in seven frames against Kansas City in a no-decision on April 9, when he gave up three runs and six hits.

Hammel halted a four-start winless streak by holding Cleveland to three runs and five hits over 6 2/3 innings on Saturday. The 34-year-old has struggled at home, going 2-3 with a 5.65 ERA in seven starts. Hammel is 2-2 with a 3.09 ERA in eight career appearances (seven starts) against the Astros and has enjoyed success against Jose Altuve (2-for-11) and McCann (4-for-18).

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros RF George Springer is 24-for-55 with seven homers and 14 RBIs during his 12-game hitting streak.

2. Kansas City optioned OF Billy Burns and RHP Kevin McCarthy to Triple-A Omaha, recalled INF Ramon Torres from the same club and activated LHP Scott Alexander (hamstring) from the 10-day disabled list.

3. Houston LHP Dallas Keuchel (illness) was scratched just minutes prior to Wednesday's start, and it wasn't immediately known when he will make his next start.

PREDICTION: Astros 8, Royals 1

 

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Preview: Twins at Mariners

GAME: Minnesota Twins (29-25) at Seattle Mariners (29-30)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 08 - 10:10 PM EST
WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to a season-high five games in dramatic fashion and strive to continue the success when they conclude their three-game home series against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Mike Zunino clubbed two homers on Wednesday, including a two-run blast with two outs in the ninth inning to account for a 6-5 victory.

Seattle, which has racked up 46 runs during the winning streak, will be without Nelson Cruz for the second straight contest after he injured his right calf during Tuesday's game. "He had the MRI taken (Wednesday)," Mariners manager Scott Servais told reporters. "I don't know how long he'll be out, maybe a day or two. He's got something going on there with the tightness in the calf." Cruz is tied for the American League RBI lead (46) with Twins slugger Miguel Sano, who belted a three-run homer in Wednesday's game and has gone deep four times during his eight-game hitting streak. Minnesota allowed 18 runs while losing the first two games of the series and has dropped seven of its last 10 contests.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), ROOT (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kyle Gibson (2-4, 7.23 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Christian Bergman (3-2, 4.36)

Gibson has allowed two earned runs in each of his last two outings as he attempts to recover from a porous start. The 29-year-old struck out a season-high six while beating the Los Angeles Angels in his last turn, giving up two runs and six hits over 5 2/3 innings. Gibson is 2-2 with a 2.92 ERA in six career starts against the Mariners and has shut down Zunino (1-for-10).

Bergman has won three of his last four starts, allowing no runs in two of the victories and two in the other. The UC Irvine product defeated Tampa Bay in his last turn as he gave up two runs and seven hits over six innings. The 29-year-old Bergman is 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in three career appearances (two starts) at Safeco Field.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners 3B Kyle Seager homered in each of the first two games of the series and has registered 11 RBIs over his last nine contests.

2. Minnesota placed LHP Hector Santiago (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list and SS Jorge Polanco on the bereavement list, recalled 1B Kennys Vargas from Triple-A Rochester and claimed RHP Chris Heston off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

3. Seattle SS Jean Segura officially inked the five-year, $70 million contract extension that runs through the 2022 campaign.

PREDICTION: Mariners 6, Twins 4

 

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Scott Rickenbach
Jun 08 '17, 1:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Angels vs Tigers
Play on: Angels +154 at 5Dimes

Free Pick - Rickenbach MLB Thursday Los Angeles Angels Money Line (+) @ Detroit Tigers @ 1:10 ET - The Angels were shutout 4-0 yesterday but look for a bounce back here at a fantastic price. The Angels are a sizable underdog even though the Tigers Michael Fulmer allowed 5 earned runs in his most recent home start and the Angels JC Ramirez has allowed 2 earned runs or less in each of his last 3 road starts. The Angels southpaw threw 7 shutout innings in his most recent outing away from home (at Miami). Los Angeles is a perfect 3-0 in the last 3 road starts Ramirez has made. As for Fulmer's home starts, he has allowed 9 runs (8 earned) on 17 hits in the 14 innings spanning his last 2 starts at Comerica Park. As you can see from these numbers, it would not be a surprise to see him get hit hard at home as the Angels bounce back from yesterday's shutout loss. That was the Tigers first shutout win of this entire season. Detroit and Fulmer got the win over Ramirez and the Angels in Anaheim 4 weeks ago. Time for revenge in the same pitching match-up today and the price is right to step in. Big dog value here. Free Pick on Los Angeles Angels on the money line early Thursday afternoon. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

 

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Rocky Atkinson
Jun 08 '17, 8:15 PM in 9h
MLB | Astros vs Royals
Play on: Astros -1½ -120 at 5Dimes

Rocketman Sports FREE MLB play Thursday 6-8-17 Houston @ Kansas City 8:15 PM EST
Play On: Houston -1 1/2 -120 (McCullers/Hammel) Listed The Houston Astros travel to Kansas City to take on the Royals on Thursday night. Houston is 42-18 SU overall this year while Kansas City comes in with a 26-32 SU overall record on the season. Lance McCullers is 6-1 with a 2.71 ERA overall this year, 2-1 with a 3.58 ERA on the road this season and 2-0 with a 2.94 ERA his last 3 starts. Jason Hammel 2-6 with a 5.93 ERA overall this year, 2-3 with a 5.64 ERA at home this season and 1-1 with a 5.29 ERA his last 3 starts. McCullers is 1-0 with a 2.66 ERA in his 3 starts vs Kansas City in his career. Kansas City is 22-8 SU on the road this year where they are scoring 6.7 runs per game. Kansas City is scoring 8 runs per game their past 7 games overall. Houston is 30-13 at night this year where they are allowing only 3.5 runs per game. Kansas City is scoring only 3.7 runs per game overall this year, 3.9 runs per game at home this season, 3.7 runs per game against right handed starters and 3.6 runs per game on grass this season. Houston is 33-11 this year against right handed starters. We'll recommend a small play on Houston on the Run line tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

 

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Jimmy Boyd
Jun 08 '17, 1:10 PM in 2h
MLB | LAA vs DET
Play on: UNDER 8½ -115

Free Pick on Angels/Tigers UNDER

I really like the value here with the total in Thursday's afternoon clash between the Angels and Tigers. Neither of these teams have swung the bats well in day games this season. Los Angeles has hit just .210 in 15 day games and a lot of those were with Mike Trout in the lineup, who is sidelined. Note that LA is scoring just 3.3 runs/game over their last 7. Detroit is better, but are only hitting .240 as a team over 24 day games.

On top of the offenses not posing a big threat, I like the starting pitching matchup here. Angels will send out J.C. Ramirez, who had a bad outing last time out against the Twins, but still owns a respectable 4.01 ERA and 1.154 WHIP in 10 starts (3.68 ERA in 5 road outings). Detroit counters with last year's Rookie of the Year in Michael Fulmer, who isn't dominating, but is 6-3 with a solid 3.00 ERA and 1.107 WHIP in 11 starts. He faced the Angels back in early May (5/11) and allowed just 1 run on 3 hits over 7 innings, improving his ERA to 1.83 in 3 career starts against Los Angeles. Take the UNDER!

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, June 8

Baltimore @ Washington

Game 973-974
June 8, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Asher) 13.642
Washington
(Ross) 16.492
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-135); Over

Minnesota @ Seattle

Game 971-972
June 8, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 15.923
Seattle
(Bergman) 14.778
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+105); Under

Houston @ Kansas City

Game 969-970
June 8, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCllers) 15.521
Kansas City
(Hammel) 18.062
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-200
9
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+170); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Tampa Bay

Game 967-968
June 8, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Holland) 15.435
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 11.991
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+130); Over

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
June 8, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Price) 17.566
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 15.415
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+100); Under

LA Angels @ Detroit

Game 963-964
June 8, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Ramirez) 13.467
Detroit
(Fulmer) 16.354
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-145); Over

Colorado @ Chicago Cubs

Game 961-962
June 8, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Chtwood) 15.657
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 17.856
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-200
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-200); N/A

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 959-960
June 8, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Lively) 14.514
Atlanta
(Dickey) 12.979
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-115); Under

Miami @ Pittsburgh

Game 957-958
June 8, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Volquez) 14.036
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 15.995
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-140); Under

San Diego @ Arizona

Game 955-956
June 8, 2017 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 14.794
Arizona
(Corbin) 13.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+120); Under

San Francisco @ Milwaukee

Game 953-954
June 8, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cueto) 14.571
Milwaukee
(Espino) 15.974
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+120); Under

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 951-952
June 8, 2017 @ 12:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Leake) 14.632
Cincinnati
(Feldman) 13.166
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-120); Over

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, June 8

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ST LOUIS (26 - 31) at CINCINNATI (28 - 30) - 12:35 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 112-107 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LEAKE is 6-15 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 25-22 (+7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-49 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 394-423 (-98.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 394-360 (-83.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
FELDMAN is 83-112 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 41-59 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 13-23 (-18.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 26-50 (-28.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 21-37 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 6-2 (+6.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LEAKE is 0-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.376.
His team's record is 0-6 (-9.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
FELDMAN is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (24 - 37) at MILWAUKEE (32 - 28) - 2:10 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. PAOLO ESPINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-37 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-40 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-23 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-14 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-24 (-10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-56 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-28 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-20 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-55 (-22.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 75-98 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CUETO is 11-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.71 and a WHIP of 1.015.
His team's record is 15-5 (+10.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-14. (-10.0 units)

PAOLO ESPINO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (23 - 37) at ARIZONA (36 - 25) - 3:40 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 39-76 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 36-25 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 23-8 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 12-4 (+8.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 15-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
RICHARD is 44-33 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-4 (+3.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.6 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RICHARD is 10-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.368.
His team's record is 11-5 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-7. (+1.6 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CORBIN is 4-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.6 units)

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MIAMI (25 - 33) at PITTSBURGH (26 - 33) - 7:05 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 77-98 (-28.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 15-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 52-55 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-25 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 78-96 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 3-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.348.
His team's record is 5-5 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)

GERRIT COLE vs. MIAMI since 1997
COLE is 2-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.297.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.6 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (21 - 36) at ATLANTA (25 - 32) - 7:35 PM
BEN LIVELY (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-24 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 44-47 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 391-346 (+51.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 28-51 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

BEN LIVELY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

R.A. DICKEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DICKEY is 5-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 8-5 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.7 units)

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COLORADO (38 - 23) at CHICAGO CUBS (30 - 28) - 8:05 PM
TYLER CHATWOOD (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 436-685 (-131.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
LESTER is 15-1 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 38-23 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 21-10 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 17-9 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHATWOOD is 13-6 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-28 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 875-799 (-150.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-22 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CHATWOOD is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

JON LESTER vs. COLORADO since 1997
LESTER is 2-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.33 and a WHIP of 0.926.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (30 - 32) at DETROIT (29 - 29) - 1:10 PM
JC RAMIREZ (R) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 10-23 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 115-104 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FULMER is 26-11 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 11-2 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 179-147 (+43.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
DETROIT is 385-333 (-68.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-3 (-0.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)

JC RAMIREZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.43 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FULMER is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.83 and a WHIP of 0.763.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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BOSTON (32 - 26) at NY YANKEES (33 - 23) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. MICHAEL PINEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 13-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 1-12 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 66-42 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 32-17 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 64-55 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 86-38 (+31.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PINEDA is 14-23 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PRICE is 14-10 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 21-14 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-22. (-13.7 units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. BOSTON since 1997
PINEDA is 4-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.73 and a WHIP of 1.237.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.7 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (25 - 32) at TAMPA BAY (30 - 31) - 7:10 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 98-125 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-21 (-13.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-59 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 62-81 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-47 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-1 (+0.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HOLLAND is 5-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.52 and a WHIP of 1.315.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+3.8 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

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HOUSTON (42 - 18) at KANSAS CITY (26 - 32) - 8:15 PM
LANCE MCCULLERS JR. (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 6-16 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 213-185 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 122-80 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 265-276 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 90-60 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 50-30 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 118-95 (+22.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 20-14 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAMMEL is 74-64 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 42-18 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 30-13 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 33-11 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 268-387 (-110.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-2 (+4.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

LANCE MCCULLERS JR. vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MCCULLERS JR. is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 0.787.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAMMEL is 2-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.030.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.7 units)

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MINNESOTA (29 - 26) at SEATTLE (30 - 30) - 10:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. CHRISTIAN BERGMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 88-129 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-82 (-28.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-6 (+8.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 17-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-10 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
GIBSON is 9-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 40-43 (-21.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 161-198 (-51.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 610-560 (-93.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 43-52 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

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

KYLE GIBSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GIBSON is 2-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.297.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.7 units)

CHRISTIAN BERGMAN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (31 - 26) at WASHINGTON (37 - 21) - 7:05 PM
ALEC ASHER (R) vs. JOE ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 25-8 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 120-100 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 274-351 (+45.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 23-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-16 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 86-67 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-51 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

ALEC ASHER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ASHER is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JOE ROSS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

 

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MLB

Thursday, June 8

National League
Cardinals @ Reds
Leake is 1-3, 3.63 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Cardinals are 4-1 in his road starts.

Feldman is 2-0, 5.87 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Reds are 2-5 in his home starts.

Cardinals lost nine of last 11 games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Reds are 6-4 in last ten home games; over is 7-3 in their last ten games overall.

Phillies @ Braves
Lively allowed one run in seven IP (98 PT) in his MLB debut against the Giants Saturday.

Dickey is 0-2, 6.67 in his last five starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Atlanta is 4-2 in his home starts.

Phillies won four of their last five games; over is 7-3-2 in their last 12 road games. Braves are 4-7 in last 11 games; over is 12-4-2 in their last 18 home games.

Giants @ Brewers
Cueto is 1-3, 4.88 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Giants are 1-4 in his last five road outings.

Espino allowed three runs in four IP (71 PT) in his first MLB start, on a cold, rainy day at Wrigley Field.

Giants lost seven of last nine road games; over is 8-5-1 in their last 14 road games. Brewers won three of last four games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Marlins @ Pirates
Volquez threw a no-hitter in his last start; he is 2-0, 0.60 in his last two starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Miami is 0-6 in his road starts.

Cole is 1-1, 9.82 in his last three starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Pirates are 4-1 in his home starts.

Marlins won eight of last 11 games; over is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Miami is 3-7 in road series openers. Pirates had walk-off losses last two nights in Baltimore; they’re 2-5 in last seven games. Five of their last six games went over. Bucs are 4-5 in home series openers.

Padres @ Diamondbacks
Richard is 2-1, 3.48 in his last three starts; under is 5-1 in his road starts. San Diego is 2-4 in his road starts.

Corbin is 0-2, 13.00 in his last two starts; under is 4-3 in his home starts. Arizona won his last six home starts.

San Diego lost its last four games; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Arizona won its last eight home games; their last three games went over.

Rockies @ Cubs
Chatwood is 2-1, 3.26 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six starts. Rockies split his first eight road starts.

Lester is 2-0, 3.00 in his last three home starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine starts. Cubs are 5-2 in his home starts.

Colorado won its last four games; they’re 7-3 in road series openers. Over is 8-3-1 in their last 12 road games. Cubs won eight of their last nine home games; under is 8-4-1 in their last 13 games. Chicago is 4-6in home series openers.

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American League
Boston @ New York
Price is 1-0, 3.00 in two starts this season (under 1-0-1).

Pineda is 3-1, 5.40 in his last four starts (over 3-1). New York is 5-1 in his home starts.

Red Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 games; under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games. New York lost three of its last five games. Under is 7-1 in their last eight home games.

White Sox @ Rays
Holland is 1-3, 6.59 in his last five starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Chicago is 4-3 in his road starts.

Odorizzi is 1-2, 5.88 in his last five starts (under 7-3). Rays are 2-3 in his home starts.

Chicago lost six of its last seven games; over is 9-5 in their last 14 road games. Tampa Bay lost four of its last five games; Rays’ last seven home games stayed under the total.

Angels @ Tigers
Ramirez is 2-1, 4.32 in his last four starts, 3-0, 2.37 in his last three road starts. Under is 7-3 in his starts overall this season.

Fulmer is 4-2, 3.27 in his last six starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Detroit is 4-1 in his home starts.

Angels lost four of last six games; under is 7-2 in their last nine road games. Tigers are 8-3 in last 11 home games; six of their last nine games went over.

Astros @ Royals
McCullers is 4-0, 2.31 in his last five starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Houston is 4-2 in his road starts.

Hammel is 1-3, 6.60 in his last five starts (over 4-1). Royals are 2-5 in his home starts.

Astros won 11 of their last 13 games; over is 8-1-1 in their last ten games. Royals are 7-4 in last 11 games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

Twins @ Mariners
Gibson is 2-0, 6.19 in his last three starts; his last six starts went over. Twins scored 31 runs in his last three starts; they’re 3-1 in his road starts.

Bergman is 2-0, 1.38 in his last two starts (under 3-2).

Minnesota lost three of last four games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Seattle won eight of last nine games; over is 15-6 in their last 21 home games.

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Interleague

Orioles @ Nationals
Asher is 1-2, 5.23 in four starts this season (under 3-1).

Ross is 2-2, 7.63 in six starts this season (over 5-1).

Orioles won five of last seven games, with comeback, walk-off wins last two nights; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Washington won seven of its last nine games; their last five home games stayed under the total.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
StL-Cin: Leake 5-6; Feldman 4-8
Phil-Atl: Lively 1-0; Dickey 6-5
SF-Mil: Cueto 7-5; Espino 1-0
Mia-Pitt: Volquez 3-8; Cole 6-6
SD-Ariz: Richard 5-7; Corbin 6-6
Colo-Chi: Chatwood 5-7; Lester 6-6

American League
Bos-NY: Price 1-1; Pineda 8-3
Chi-TB: Holland 5-6; Odorizzi 4-6
LA-Det: Ramirez 6-4; Fulmer 7-4
Hst-KC: McCullers 10-2; Hammel 2-9
Minn-Sea: Gibson 4-5; Bergman 3-2

Interleague
Balt-Wash: Asher 1-3; Ross 4-2

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Cin: Leake 1-11; Feldman 2-12
Phil-Atl: Lively 0-1; Dickey 4-11
SF-Mil: Cueto 4-12; Espino 0-1
Mia-Pitt: Volquez 5-11; Cole 2-12
SD-Ariz: Richard 2-12; Corbin 7-12 (5 of last 6)
Colo-Chi: Marquez 1-12; Lester 4-12

American League
Bos-NY: Price 0-2; Pineda 5-11
Chi-TB: Holland 3-11; Odorizzi 5-10
LA-Det: Ramirez 8-10; Fulmer 4-11
Hst-KC: McCullers 3-12; Hammel 1-10
Minn-Sea: Gibson 2-9; Bergman 0-5

Interleague
Balt-Wash: Asher 0-4; Ross 4-6

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Umpires
National League
StL-Cin: Eight of last nine BWelke games went over.
Phil-Atl: Four of five Blakney games stayed under.
SF-Mil: Last four Hickox games went over total.
SD-Ariz: Underdogs are 7-4 in last 11 Timmons games.

American League
Bos-NY: Three of last four Carapazza games stayed under.
Chi-TB: Three of last four Hamari games stayed under.
LA-Det: Underdogs are 7-4 in last 11 West games.
Hst-KC: Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Blaser games.
Minn-Sea: Five of last six Gorman games went over.

Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 33-16 AL, favorites -$49
AL @ NL– 29-27 AL, favorites +$184
Total: 62-43 AL, favorites +$135

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 29-24-1
AL @ NL: Over 32-20-1
Total: Over 61-44-2

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/7/17
Ariz 9-14-7……19-8–4…….28-22
Atl 14-14-4……9-13-3……..23-27
Cubs 9-16-1……16-12-3……..25-28
Reds 6-16-3……13-17–2………19-33
Colo 21-8-2…..15-13-2……….36-21
LA 11-15-3……20-10-2……….31-25
Miami 9-18-1…….16-10-4……..25-28
Milw 14-7-4…….17-14-4…….31-21
Mets 12-11-1……..15-16-2……27-27
Philly 8-16-6………9-15-2……17-31
Pitt 13-17-2…..10-11-6…….23-28
St. Louis 13-11-2……..16-8-5……..29-19
SD 7-20-4…….13-13–3………20-33
SF 7-21-6……..13-10-4……..23-31
Wash 22-9-2……14-9-2………..36-18

Orioles 10-14-2……..15-14-2………25-28
Boston 12-16-3………13-12-2…….25-28
White Sox 9-19-6……..12-10–1……..21-29
Cleveland 13-15-3……..12-12-2……..25-27
Detroit 12-15-4…….15-10-2……..27-25
Astros 15-10-5……..17-11-2……..32-21
KC 6-15-4………16-13-4……..22-28
Angels 9-17-6………15-9-5………24-26
Twins 13-8-3………11-13-6……24-21
NYY 15-13-1……….17-9…..……32-22
A’s 8-16-3……..14-11-6……..22-27
Seattle 9-17-5……..17-8-4………26-25
TB 14-10-6……..20-7-4……..34-17
Texas 14-8-4……..12-13-7…….26-21
Toronto 9-18-2……..10-13-6……..19-30

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/7/17)
Ariz 9-30……..12-31……….21
Atl 6-32……..6-25………..12
Cubs 5-27……..12-31………..17
Reds 10-25……..15-33………25
Colo 8-31……..8-30..……….16
LA 8-29……..12-31..…….20
Miami 10-28……..12-30………22
Milw 10-25……16-35…..…..26
Mets 10-24……..14-32……….24
Philly 10-31……..6-26……….16
Pitt 9-32……..8-27…………17
StL 8-27……..8-29………..16
SD 14-31……6-29………….20
SF 7-37……..7-27………….14
Wash 11-33……..10-25………21

Orioles 3-26……..11-31……….14
Boston 10-31……..6-27………..16
White Sox 10-34…….8-23………..18
Clev 7-31……..9-26……….16
Detroit 5-31…….12-27………..17
Astros 9-30……..13-30……….22
KC 4-26……..5-32…………8
Angels 13-33…….5-30……….18
Twins 6-25……..8-30……….14
NYY 8-29……..10-27……….18
A’s 3-28……..9-32……….12
Seattle 10-31…….13-29………23
TB 9-30……..16-31………25
Texas 9-27……..14-32………22
Toronto 9-29……..7-31………..16

 

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MLB

Thursday, June 8

Trend Report

12:35 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis

1:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Detroit
LA Angels are 16-6 SU in their last 22 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Detroit is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels

2:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Francisco is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing San Francisco

3:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Arizona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Baltimore

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Boston is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PITTSBURGH
Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Miami

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:35 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

8:05 PM
COLORADO vs. CHI CUBS
Colorado is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games

8:15 PM
HOUSTON vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. SEATTLE
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

 

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Free Selection from Kenny Towers

Un 9.5 Bal/Was - MLB -

 

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Jack Brayman

Now about this complimentary winner

After nailing the Tampa Bay Rays last night with my free winner, I'm coming back tonight with a free winner on last night's 100 Dime winner - the Arizona Diamondbacks. Love the Snakes in their matinee clash with the San Diego Padres, as the National League West rivals finish up their series in Phoenix.

Nobody can explain what is going on with the Snakes, but the fact is Arizona continues to enjoy one of the best starts to a season. The D'Backs are 36-25 on the year, they're two games back of the National League West-leading Colorado Rockies and they're 23-8 at home.

The Snakes are damn good.

And today they'll devour the West's last place San Diego Padres, who have lost four in a row and are just 10-21 on the road. Many were in awe recently with the Friars' sweep of the Chicago Cubs, but it was the defending World Series champs who were simply playing bad and needed to get home.

I don't care who starts for the Snakes or Padres, so I'm not listing either pitcher. I'm just telling you that Arizona is in a great spot right now, and will continue to hit the ball well and take advantage of a bad San Diego team.

5* ARIZONA

 

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Jeff Benton

After a pair of blown extra-inning losses in Baltimore the past 2 days, look for Pittsburgh to settle back down in their home park with Gerrit Cole on the hill, and for the Pirates and the Marlins to play a low-scoring contest here on Thursday night.

Cole sports an impossibly-high ERA of close to 10 for his last 3 starts, but you and I both know his stuff is too good for this trend to continue, so look for him to lock horns with the smoking Edinson Volquez and hang goose eggs on the PNC Park scoreboard tonight.

Volquez makes his first start since his no-hitter over Arizona, and over his last 3 starts, Volquez sports an ERA of 1.71 with all 3 of those starts holding Under the total.

For the year, Volquez has seen the Under go 8-2-1 in his season starts, while the Under happens to be 9-3 in Cole's dozen starts this year.

Pitchers duel tonight. Marlins-Pirates Under the total.

2* MIAMI-PITTSBURGH UNDER