Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
Streaking
Adam Wainwright (18-7, 2.59 ERA), St. Louis Cardinals
The righthander leads the major leagues in wins and likely has four starts to get the two victories he needs for 20. If he continues to pitch the way he has over the last five-plus weeks, he will only need two.
The Cardinals have won the last seven games started by Wainwright, who is 6-0 with a 1.93 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP in that span and appears to be getting better, even though he already has established a career high in innings.
After Wainwright's streak of 13 quality starts ended, he bounced right back by holding the Brewers without a run in their park over seven innings. He is on the short list of candidates for the National League Cy Young Award.
"It would be cool," he told the team's web site. "It would be awesome to win that. ... Whether I win it or not, I still feel pretty good about my season."
John Lackey (10-7, 3.53), Los Angeles Angels
The veteran righthander appears to be on a much better track in preparing for the postseason than he was a year ago.
Beginning Aug. 31, 2008, the Angels lost six of the last seven games that Lackey started, including both of his postseason appearances vs. Boston. Lackey was 1-4 with a 6.12 ERA.
Beginning with a start Aug. 30 of this season, Lackey is 2-0 with a 0.35 ERA and a streak of 17 scoreless innings. The Angels have won all three starts.
Returning
Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-5, 8.23), Boston Red Sox
There are many people excited about the Japanese righthander's return to Boston's rotation. Red Sox Nation, of course. And countless American League hitters.
After receiving Cy Young Award consideration in 2008, Matsuzaka reported to spring training overweight and out of shape. He developed shoulder issues and was 1-5 with an 8.23 ERA, an unfathomable 2.63 WHIP and zero quality starts in eight outings before going on the 60-day disabled list.
Matsuzaka is 1-1 in three all-time starts vs. the Angels, including a five-inning win in last year's postseason.
Slumping
Zach Duke (10-14, 3.97), Pittsburgh Pirates
Is the lefthander tired? He has surpassed last season's innings total with four starts remaining but appears to be running out of gas.
Duke is 0-3 with a 12.46 ERA in his last three starts. His WHIP is an astronomical 2.85 - that's nearly a baserunner for every retired batter, folks - and he has surrendered five homers.
Duke has allowed 13 first-inning runs in his last three starts.
Streaking
Adam Wainwright (18-7, 2.59 ERA), St. Louis Cardinals
The righthander leads the major leagues in wins and likely has four starts to get the two victories he needs for 20. If he continues to pitch the way he has over the last five-plus weeks, he will only need two.
The Cardinals have won the last seven games started by Wainwright, who is 6-0 with a 1.93 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP in that span and appears to be getting better, even though he already has established a career high in innings.
After Wainwright's streak of 13 quality starts ended, he bounced right back by holding the Brewers without a run in their park over seven innings. He is on the short list of candidates for the National League Cy Young Award.
"It would be cool," he told the team's web site. "It would be awesome to win that. ... Whether I win it or not, I still feel pretty good about my season."
John Lackey (10-7, 3.53), Los Angeles Angels
The veteran righthander appears to be on a much better track in preparing for the postseason than he was a year ago.
Beginning Aug. 31, 2008, the Angels lost six of the last seven games that Lackey started, including both of his postseason appearances vs. Boston. Lackey was 1-4 with a 6.12 ERA.
Beginning with a start Aug. 30 of this season, Lackey is 2-0 with a 0.35 ERA and a streak of 17 scoreless innings. The Angels have won all three starts.
Returning
Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-5, 8.23), Boston Red Sox
There are many people excited about the Japanese righthander's return to Boston's rotation. Red Sox Nation, of course. And countless American League hitters.
After receiving Cy Young Award consideration in 2008, Matsuzaka reported to spring training overweight and out of shape. He developed shoulder issues and was 1-5 with an 8.23 ERA, an unfathomable 2.63 WHIP and zero quality starts in eight outings before going on the 60-day disabled list.
Matsuzaka is 1-1 in three all-time starts vs. the Angels, including a five-inning win in last year's postseason.
Slumping
Zach Duke (10-14, 3.97), Pittsburgh Pirates
Is the lefthander tired? He has surpassed last season's innings total with four starts remaining but appears to be running out of gas.
Duke is 0-3 with a 12.46 ERA in his last three starts. His WHIP is an astronomical 2.85 - that's nearly a baserunner for every retired batter, folks - and he has surrendered five homers.
Duke has allowed 13 first-inning runs in his last three starts.
Rob Vinciletti
MLB | Sep 15
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Tampa Bay Rays
-136 at 5DIMES > 19h.
On Tuesday the Bonus Play is on the Tampa Bay Rays. Game 971 at 7:05 eastern. The Rays finally broke the long losing streak last night. They allowed 4 runs in the first inning then rallied to a solid 8-4 win. Tonight they have a nice pitching adavantage with J.Niemann. In Niemann road starts this year Tampa is 10-7 with a 4.10 road era. Not bad considering the division he pitches in. Niemann has been especially good of late with a 1.67 era,allowing just 4 runs in 21 plus innings. In his starts vs the Orioles he is 3-1. Baltimore counters with young right hander Berken. In his home starts Berken is just 3-8 with a 4.95 era. In his lone start vs the Rays he was roughed up for 5 runs in 5 innings. In late phone action I have a solid Triple angle power move in National League action. For the Bonus Play take Tampa. bol RV.
MLB | Sep 15
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Tampa Bay Rays
-136 at 5DIMES > 19h.
On Tuesday the Bonus Play is on the Tampa Bay Rays. Game 971 at 7:05 eastern. The Rays finally broke the long losing streak last night. They allowed 4 runs in the first inning then rallied to a solid 8-4 win. Tonight they have a nice pitching adavantage with J.Niemann. In Niemann road starts this year Tampa is 10-7 with a 4.10 road era. Not bad considering the division he pitches in. Niemann has been especially good of late with a 1.67 era,allowing just 4 runs in 21 plus innings. In his starts vs the Orioles he is 3-1. Baltimore counters with young right hander Berken. In his home starts Berken is just 3-8 with a 4.95 era. In his lone start vs the Rays he was roughed up for 5 runs in 5 innings. In late phone action I have a solid Triple angle power move in National League action. For the Bonus Play take Tampa. bol RV.
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Randy Wood (PingPongFool)
4-0 yesterday on posted plays here at RX
Today's Plays
1* Two Team Parlay Phillies -290/ Cardinals -240
(G Mock - R must Start C Lee - L must Start) <o
></o> (S West - L must Start Wainwright - R must Start)<o></o>
Two great teams and two great pitchers. Lee has given up several runs in last few starts but I look for a very solid outing from him tonight. Wainwright is one of the Sho'Nuff' studs for the Cards. I had the Cards last night and I will take them again tonight in this two team parlay.
2** Tampa Bay Rays -138
The wait is over. The Rays finally ended their losing streak. They are all but out of the wild card race unless several teams start a similar losing streak that the Rays just ended and the Rays win nearly every game. Well anything can happen but let's look at why the Rays will win tonight...... Let's forget for a moment that they have their ace on the mound, Jeff Niemann. Niemann has not had a winning decision in his last three outings, even while pitching an average of 1.66 ERA in those 3 starts. It would not surprise me to see Niemann allow more runs tonight than he has in his last 3 but he should pitch well enough to get the job done. The main reason they will win tonight is they are recovering from a complete lack of self confidence and belief that they can win. To say they have just gone through a meltdown is an understatement. The Rays will win tonight because they are starting to believe in themselves again. It is very hard to be a team that has talent and has confidence. The Rays have not won 73 games this season without having the tools. They certainly had everything in place to make a run at the playoffs again. <o></o>
The line at the time I am writing this is only -138. This line is really off. Look for another win tonight as the Rays beat the O's for a second straight time.
Randy Wood (PingPongFool)
4-0 yesterday on posted plays here at RX
Today's Plays
1* Two Team Parlay Phillies -290/ Cardinals -240
(G Mock - R must Start C Lee - L must Start) <o
></o> (S West - L must Start Wainwright - R must Start)<o></o>Two great teams and two great pitchers. Lee has given up several runs in last few starts but I look for a very solid outing from him tonight. Wainwright is one of the Sho'Nuff' studs for the Cards. I had the Cards last night and I will take them again tonight in this two team parlay.
2** Tampa Bay Rays -138
The wait is over. The Rays finally ended their losing streak. They are all but out of the wild card race unless several teams start a similar losing streak that the Rays just ended and the Rays win nearly every game. Well anything can happen but let's look at why the Rays will win tonight...... Let's forget for a moment that they have their ace on the mound, Jeff Niemann. Niemann has not had a winning decision in his last three outings, even while pitching an average of 1.66 ERA in those 3 starts. It would not surprise me to see Niemann allow more runs tonight than he has in his last 3 but he should pitch well enough to get the job done. The main reason they will win tonight is they are recovering from a complete lack of self confidence and belief that they can win. To say they have just gone through a meltdown is an understatement. The Rays will win tonight because they are starting to believe in themselves again. It is very hard to be a team that has talent and has confidence. The Rays have not won 73 games this season without having the tools. They certainly had everything in place to make a run at the playoffs again. <o
></o>The line at the time I am writing this is only -138. This line is really off. Look for another win tonight as the Rays beat the O's for a second straight time.
MLB WRITE-UP
Tuesday, September 15
Hot Pitchers
-- Hansen is 3-1, 2.08 in his last six starts. Misch is 1-1, 3.60 in three starts for the Mets.
-- Zambrano is 1-0, 2.25 in his last couple starts.
-- Cardinals won last seven Wainwright starts (6-0, 1.93).
-- Haren is 1-0, 3.95 in his last four starts. Leblanc is 2-0, 1.38 in his last two starts.
-- Wolf is 5-0, 2.09 in his last six starts.
-- Colorado won nine of last 11 Jimenez starts. Zito has a 2.15 RA in his last five starts.
-- Tejeda is 1-0, 0.00 in two starts for the Royals (11.1 IP).
-- Berken is 2-0, 4.22 in his last four starts. Niemann has a 1.67 RA in his last three starts, but Tampa bullpen lost all three games.
-- Lackey is 2-0, 0.69 in his last three starts.
-- Baker is 4-1, 2.63 in his last six starts.
-- Garcia is 1-0, 2.25 in his last couple starts. Snell is 4-1, 1.67 in his last five starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Lee is 1-2, 10.20 in his last three starts. Mock is 0-2, 7.71 in his last three outings.
-- Wells is 1-1, 4.09 in four starts for the Reds. Oswalt is 1-2, 5.49 in his last four starts.
-- Gallardo is 1-2, 4.09 in his last four starts.
-- West has an 8.31 RA in his last three starts.
-- Duke is 1-5, 6.35 in his last six starts.
-- Washburn has a 7.94 RA in his last four starts.
-- Halladay is 1-4, 5.40 in his last five starts. Mitre is 2-2, 7.71 in his last four starts.
-- Matsuzaka is 1-5, 8.28 in eight starts; this is his first start since 6/19.
-- Oakland is 0-3 in EGonzalez starts (0-1, 4.20). McCarthy has a 6.89 RA in his last three starts.
-- Carmona is 0-2, 10.80 in his last three starts.
Hot Teams
-- Phillies won five of their last seven games. Nationals won three of their last four games.
-- Astros won seven of their last eleven games.
-- Braves won their last four games, scoring 26 runs.
-- Brewers won three of their last four games. Cubs won seven of their last nine games.
-- Marlins won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Padres are 13-6 in their last nineteen games.
-- Dodgers won five of their last seven games.
-- Rockies won 10 of their last 14 games. Giants won their last couple games, allowing total of three runs.
-- Royals won six of their last seven games.
-- Bronx won 14 of its last 19 games. Angels won eight of their last 11 games.
-- Red Sox won their last seven home games.
-- A's won six of their last eight games.
-- Twins won their last two games, scoring 14 runs.
-- Mariners won eight of their last eleven home games.
Cold Teams
-- Reds lost six of their last eight games.
-- Mets lost six of their last seven games.
-- Cardinals lost three of their last four games.
-- Diamondbacks lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Pirates lost 14 of their last 16 games.
-- Rays lost 11 of their last 12 games. Orioles are 8-17 at home since the All-Star break.
-- Detroit lost last five of their last seven games. Toronto is 4-12 in last sixteen road games.
-- Indians lost 11 of their last 14 games.
-- Rangers lost last two games, getting shut out by Tomko, Hernandez.
-- White Sox lost 11 of their last 15 road games.
Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Lee's lasr five starts.
-- Three of last four Hansen starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-3 in Oswalt's last eleven starts.
-- Three of last four Gallardo starts stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven West starts went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Haren's last five road starts.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Dodger home games.
-- Last eight Jimenez starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Washburn's starts with the Tigers.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Bronx home games.
-- Berken's last three starts all went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Lackey's last six road starts.
-- 10 of 13 McCarthy starts went over the total.
-- Under is 15-2-1 in Minnesota's last eighteen games.
-- Over is 3-1 in Snell's starts at Safeco Field.
Tuesday, September 15
Hot Pitchers
-- Hansen is 3-1, 2.08 in his last six starts. Misch is 1-1, 3.60 in three starts for the Mets.
-- Zambrano is 1-0, 2.25 in his last couple starts.
-- Cardinals won last seven Wainwright starts (6-0, 1.93).
-- Haren is 1-0, 3.95 in his last four starts. Leblanc is 2-0, 1.38 in his last two starts.
-- Wolf is 5-0, 2.09 in his last six starts.
-- Colorado won nine of last 11 Jimenez starts. Zito has a 2.15 RA in his last five starts.
-- Tejeda is 1-0, 0.00 in two starts for the Royals (11.1 IP).
-- Berken is 2-0, 4.22 in his last four starts. Niemann has a 1.67 RA in his last three starts, but Tampa bullpen lost all three games.
-- Lackey is 2-0, 0.69 in his last three starts.
-- Baker is 4-1, 2.63 in his last six starts.
-- Garcia is 1-0, 2.25 in his last couple starts. Snell is 4-1, 1.67 in his last five starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Lee is 1-2, 10.20 in his last three starts. Mock is 0-2, 7.71 in his last three outings.
-- Wells is 1-1, 4.09 in four starts for the Reds. Oswalt is 1-2, 5.49 in his last four starts.
-- Gallardo is 1-2, 4.09 in his last four starts.
-- West has an 8.31 RA in his last three starts.
-- Duke is 1-5, 6.35 in his last six starts.
-- Washburn has a 7.94 RA in his last four starts.
-- Halladay is 1-4, 5.40 in his last five starts. Mitre is 2-2, 7.71 in his last four starts.
-- Matsuzaka is 1-5, 8.28 in eight starts; this is his first start since 6/19.
-- Oakland is 0-3 in EGonzalez starts (0-1, 4.20). McCarthy has a 6.89 RA in his last three starts.
-- Carmona is 0-2, 10.80 in his last three starts.
Hot Teams
-- Phillies won five of their last seven games. Nationals won three of their last four games.
-- Astros won seven of their last eleven games.
-- Braves won their last four games, scoring 26 runs.
-- Brewers won three of their last four games. Cubs won seven of their last nine games.
-- Marlins won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Padres are 13-6 in their last nineteen games.
-- Dodgers won five of their last seven games.
-- Rockies won 10 of their last 14 games. Giants won their last couple games, allowing total of three runs.
-- Royals won six of their last seven games.
-- Bronx won 14 of its last 19 games. Angels won eight of their last 11 games.
-- Red Sox won their last seven home games.
-- A's won six of their last eight games.
-- Twins won their last two games, scoring 14 runs.
-- Mariners won eight of their last eleven home games.
Cold Teams
-- Reds lost six of their last eight games.
-- Mets lost six of their last seven games.
-- Cardinals lost three of their last four games.
-- Diamondbacks lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Pirates lost 14 of their last 16 games.
-- Rays lost 11 of their last 12 games. Orioles are 8-17 at home since the All-Star break.
-- Detroit lost last five of their last seven games. Toronto is 4-12 in last sixteen road games.
-- Indians lost 11 of their last 14 games.
-- Rangers lost last two games, getting shut out by Tomko, Hernandez.
-- White Sox lost 11 of their last 15 road games.
Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Lee's lasr five starts.
-- Three of last four Hansen starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-3 in Oswalt's last eleven starts.
-- Three of last four Gallardo starts stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven West starts went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Haren's last five road starts.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Dodger home games.
-- Last eight Jimenez starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Washburn's starts with the Tigers.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Bronx home games.
-- Berken's last three starts all went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Lackey's last six road starts.
-- 10 of 13 McCarthy starts went over the total.
-- Under is 15-2-1 in Minnesota's last eighteen games.
-- Over is 3-1 in Snell's starts at Safeco Field.
Trend Report
7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 14 games when playing at home against Kansas City
7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing Washington
7:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston's last 17 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games at home
7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BOSTON
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
Boston is 5-13 SU in their last 18 games when playing LA Angels
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:10 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games
8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
8:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. TEXAS
Oakland is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Oakland
8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Minnesota's last 18 games
8:15 PM
FLORIDA vs. ST. LOUIS
Florida is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Florida is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
St. Louis is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
10:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Arizona is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 12 games when playing Arizona
10:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SEATTLE
Chi White Sox are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
10:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. LA DODGERS
Pittsburgh is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games at home
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
10:15 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 14 games when playing at home against Kansas City
7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing Washington
7:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston's last 17 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games at home
7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BOSTON
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
Boston is 5-13 SU in their last 18 games when playing LA Angels
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:10 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games
8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
8:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. TEXAS
Oakland is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Oakland
8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Minnesota's last 18 games
8:15 PM
FLORIDA vs. ST. LOUIS
Florida is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Florida is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
St. Louis is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
10:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Arizona is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 12 games when playing Arizona
10:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SEATTLE
Chi White Sox are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
10:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. LA DODGERS
Pittsburgh is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games at home
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
10:15 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Bobby Maxwell
Hit my third straight FREE winner on Monday night when the Raiders did just what I thought they would, hang tight with the Chargers and get inside that big number. Tonight I'm on the diamond with a comp play on the Angels as they visit Boston.
Good price to take a red-hot John Lackey (10-7, 3.53 ERA) and the Angels to get the job done at Fenway Park in Boston.
Safe to say there hasn't been a better pitcher than Lackey in his last two games, throwing back-to-back complete games, including Thursday's 3-0 win over Seattle as he scattered five hits and struck out seven. He's got a 0.35 ERA in his last three starts and struck out 17 in 26 innings. Lackey went 2-0 with a 2.81 ERA in two regular season starts against Boston last season but 0-1 in two playoff outings.
The Angels are 13-5 in the last 18 meetings with Boston, 4-2 this season and 6-2 in their last eight trips to Fenway Park. Los Angeles is on hot streaks of 8-3 in its last 11, 57-28 overall, 27-13 on the road, 20-8 in series openers and 47-24 against the A.L. East. Nothing worries these guys. The Angels are good and they know it.
The Red Sox are starting Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-2, 9.88) who hasn't pitched in the league in almost three months. He's been battling shoulder injuries all season and last pitched on June 19 when the Sox lost to the Braves 8-2. He is 0-4 in his last four starts at Fenway with an 8.55 ERA.
Again, a great opportunity to get the league's hottest pitcher in Lackey at a great price. Play the Angels in this one.
4♦ L.A. ANGELS
Hit my third straight FREE winner on Monday night when the Raiders did just what I thought they would, hang tight with the Chargers and get inside that big number. Tonight I'm on the diamond with a comp play on the Angels as they visit Boston.
Good price to take a red-hot John Lackey (10-7, 3.53 ERA) and the Angels to get the job done at Fenway Park in Boston.
Safe to say there hasn't been a better pitcher than Lackey in his last two games, throwing back-to-back complete games, including Thursday's 3-0 win over Seattle as he scattered five hits and struck out seven. He's got a 0.35 ERA in his last three starts and struck out 17 in 26 innings. Lackey went 2-0 with a 2.81 ERA in two regular season starts against Boston last season but 0-1 in two playoff outings.
The Angels are 13-5 in the last 18 meetings with Boston, 4-2 this season and 6-2 in their last eight trips to Fenway Park. Los Angeles is on hot streaks of 8-3 in its last 11, 57-28 overall, 27-13 on the road, 20-8 in series openers and 47-24 against the A.L. East. Nothing worries these guys. The Angels are good and they know it.
The Red Sox are starting Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-2, 9.88) who hasn't pitched in the league in almost three months. He's been battling shoulder injuries all season and last pitched on June 19 when the Sox lost to the Braves 8-2. He is 0-4 in his last four starts at Fenway with an 8.55 ERA.
Again, a great opportunity to get the league's hottest pitcher in Lackey at a great price. Play the Angels in this one.
4♦ L.A. ANGELS
Dominic Fazzini
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay (14-9, 3.03 ERA) hasn't been as sharp as he was earlier in the season, but he's been great against the Yankees this year.
Halladay is 2-1 with a 2.65 ERA in four starts (three complete games) vs. New York in 2009. The right-hander tossed a one-hit shutout in a home victory over the Bronx Bombers on Sept. 4.
Halladay also is 7-1 with a 2.38 ERA in his last nine starts against the Yankees, and 17-6 with a 2.83 in 36 career games (34 starts) vs. the AL East leaders.
New York starter Sergio Mitre (3-2, 7.02) has been hit hard by the Blue Jays this season, going 0-2 with a 9.88 ERA in three outings. He allowed a career-high 11 runs (nine earned) and 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings vs. Toronto on Sept. 6.
The Yankees are crusing toward the playoffs, but they're going to suffer a little setback tonight at the hands of Halladay. Take the Blue Jays in this one.
3♦ TORONTO
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay (14-9, 3.03 ERA) hasn't been as sharp as he was earlier in the season, but he's been great against the Yankees this year.
Halladay is 2-1 with a 2.65 ERA in four starts (three complete games) vs. New York in 2009. The right-hander tossed a one-hit shutout in a home victory over the Bronx Bombers on Sept. 4.
Halladay also is 7-1 with a 2.38 ERA in his last nine starts against the Yankees, and 17-6 with a 2.83 in 36 career games (34 starts) vs. the AL East leaders.
New York starter Sergio Mitre (3-2, 7.02) has been hit hard by the Blue Jays this season, going 0-2 with a 9.88 ERA in three outings. He allowed a career-high 11 runs (nine earned) and 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings vs. Toronto on Sept. 6.
The Yankees are crusing toward the playoffs, but they're going to suffer a little setback tonight at the hands of Halladay. Take the Blue Jays in this one.
3♦ TORONTO
Karl Garrett
On a 3-1 Bonus Play run the last 4 days.
Tuesday night gonna go with the underdog Royals to come through against a Detroit team that was just stretched to 10-innings last night in a win over Toronto, just their 2nd win in their last 7 games.
Kansas City is playing free-and-easy right now, as they have won 6 of their last 7 games, and pitcher Robinson Tejeda certainly looks like he is back at the major league level to stay, working his last 11 innings with Kansas City without allowing an earned run to score, go enough for a 1-0 mark. That win did come against the Tigers his last time out by the way.
The Royals are just 2-4 this season in the Motor City, but own a 9-6 mark at Comerica dating back to last season.
Jarrod Washburn has not been what the Tigers hoped for since joining Detroit, and his last 3 starts show 14 runs allowed in 17 innings of work. Included is 3 runs allowed in 5 innings of work in his last effort against the Royals.
This price is just too high.
Take the Royals in the dog role.
1? KANSAS CITY
On a 3-1 Bonus Play run the last 4 days.
Tuesday night gonna go with the underdog Royals to come through against a Detroit team that was just stretched to 10-innings last night in a win over Toronto, just their 2nd win in their last 7 games.
Kansas City is playing free-and-easy right now, as they have won 6 of their last 7 games, and pitcher Robinson Tejeda certainly looks like he is back at the major league level to stay, working his last 11 innings with Kansas City without allowing an earned run to score, go enough for a 1-0 mark. That win did come against the Tigers his last time out by the way.
The Royals are just 2-4 this season in the Motor City, but own a 9-6 mark at Comerica dating back to last season.
Jarrod Washburn has not been what the Tigers hoped for since joining Detroit, and his last 3 starts show 14 runs allowed in 17 innings of work. Included is 3 runs allowed in 5 innings of work in his last effort against the Royals.
This price is just too high.
Take the Royals in the dog role.
1? KANSAS CITY
Dave Cokin
(957) MILWAUKEE BREWERS
(958) CHICAGO CUBS
Take "(958) CHICAGO CUBS"
It took nearly the entire season, and it's too late to be meaningful. But the Cubs are actually playing crisp fundamental baseball and they're winning games. Carlos Zambrano is evidently healthy enough off his last couple starts. Yovanni Gallardo is tough enough for the Brewers, but I'm giving the edge tonight to the Cubs.
(957) MILWAUKEE BREWERS
(958) CHICAGO CUBS
Take "(958) CHICAGO CUBS"
It took nearly the entire season, and it's too late to be meaningful. But the Cubs are actually playing crisp fundamental baseball and they're winning games. Carlos Zambrano is evidently healthy enough off his last couple starts. Yovanni Gallardo is tough enough for the Brewers, but I'm giving the edge tonight to the Cubs.
Jim Feist
(965) COLORADO ROCKIES
(966) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Take "(966) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS"
You don't find the Giants a home dog very often. San Francisco has had a terrific home record this season, tops in the NL. Starter Barry Zito (3.99 ERA) has been on his game all season and has a 3.12 ERA his last three starts. The team is 7-3 his last 10 starts, allowing 3 runs or less in every one (and 2 or less in 7 of them). He has dominated this Colorado lineup, with a 0.42 ERA in 21 innings this season. A great spot to back the home dog. Play the Giants.
(965) COLORADO ROCKIES
(966) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Take "(966) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS"
You don't find the Giants a home dog very often. San Francisco has had a terrific home record this season, tops in the NL. Starter Barry Zito (3.99 ERA) has been on his game all season and has a 3.12 ERA his last three starts. The team is 7-3 his last 10 starts, allowing 3 runs or less in every one (and 2 or less in 7 of them). He has dominated this Colorado lineup, with a 0.42 ERA in 21 innings this season. A great spot to back the home dog. Play the Giants.
Marc Lawrence MLB - Tuesday 9/15
Play On: L.A. Angels w/Lackey vs. Matsusaka
Note: The Angels journey into Boston to meet the Red Sox when they send John Lackey to the mound against Daisuke Matsusaka at Fenway Park tonight. Lackey enters tonight's game 3-0 in his last three starts with 3 walks and 17 strikeouts along with an eye-opening 0.35 ERA. On the flip side, Matsusaka returns from an extended stay on the DL and has dropped each of his last four team starts at home with an 8.55 ERA. Back the better team and the better arm here tonight.
Play On: L.A. Angels w/Lackey vs. Matsusaka
Note: The Angels journey into Boston to meet the Red Sox when they send John Lackey to the mound against Daisuke Matsusaka at Fenway Park tonight. Lackey enters tonight's game 3-0 in his last three starts with 3 walks and 17 strikeouts along with an eye-opening 0.35 ERA. On the flip side, Matsusaka returns from an extended stay on the DL and has dropped each of his last four team starts at home with an 8.55 ERA. Back the better team and the better arm here tonight.
Sports Gambling Hotline
Getting hard to find value in MLB as we head down the stretch, but we do like the Brewers to come through as the small road dog this Tuesday night.
Milwaukee just pulled off the three-game road sweep at Arizona, but lost a close one last night to the Cubbies.
That's OK in our minds, as Carlos Zambrano has been a bust at Wrigley this season, as he is just 2-4 in his home starts this year, sporting a 4.64 ERA.
Yovanni Gallardo hasn't been great this year, but he does own 12 season wins, including a May win at home over the Cubbies, going 5 frames while allowing 2 runs to score.
Milwaukee's numbers at Chicago are respectable, as the Cubs hold just a 13-10 edge since 2007 at home since 2007.
We feel the underdog is the way to go in this Central Division matchup on Tuesday night.
Play on the Brew-Crew.
2♦ MILWAUKEE
Getting hard to find value in MLB as we head down the stretch, but we do like the Brewers to come through as the small road dog this Tuesday night.
Milwaukee just pulled off the three-game road sweep at Arizona, but lost a close one last night to the Cubbies.
That's OK in our minds, as Carlos Zambrano has been a bust at Wrigley this season, as he is just 2-4 in his home starts this year, sporting a 4.64 ERA.
Yovanni Gallardo hasn't been great this year, but he does own 12 season wins, including a May win at home over the Cubbies, going 5 frames while allowing 2 runs to score.
Milwaukee's numbers at Chicago are respectable, as the Cubs hold just a 13-10 edge since 2007 at home since 2007.
We feel the underdog is the way to go in this Central Division matchup on Tuesday night.
Play on the Brew-Crew.
2♦ MILWAUKEE
Stephen Nover
On the surface this total may seem fair, but I find it too low.
Colorado is healthy again with Troy Tulowitzki, Ian Stewart and Dexter Fowler all back playing after being out. They represent a combined 52 homers and 51 stolen bases.
Giants starter Barry Zito has allowed five runs in his last two starts spanning nine innings. He's given up a combined 16 hits and walks during his past two outings.This is the Rockies' fourth look at Zito this season. They'll find him much easier to reach base on than last night's starter, Tim Lincecum.
The Giants' have gone over in their last four games. They don't have good season stats offensively, but in the last few weeks the Giants have upgraded their hititng attack adding Freddy Sanchez and Ryan Garko. So their season stats are misleading.
Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez could be hitting the wall. He's thrown 195 1/3 innings this season. His career-high in innings pitched is 198 2/3, which he threw last season.
Jimenez has yielded nine walks in his last four starts. He's also surrendered a home run in each of his past four starts. Those are red flags.
Unless Lincecum is pitching, a Giants total shouldn't be this low.
3♦ OVER ROCKIES/GIANTS
On the surface this total may seem fair, but I find it too low.
Colorado is healthy again with Troy Tulowitzki, Ian Stewart and Dexter Fowler all back playing after being out. They represent a combined 52 homers and 51 stolen bases.
Giants starter Barry Zito has allowed five runs in his last two starts spanning nine innings. He's given up a combined 16 hits and walks during his past two outings.This is the Rockies' fourth look at Zito this season. They'll find him much easier to reach base on than last night's starter, Tim Lincecum.
The Giants' have gone over in their last four games. They don't have good season stats offensively, but in the last few weeks the Giants have upgraded their hititng attack adding Freddy Sanchez and Ryan Garko. So their season stats are misleading.
Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez could be hitting the wall. He's thrown 195 1/3 innings this season. His career-high in innings pitched is 198 2/3, which he threw last season.
Jimenez has yielded nine walks in his last four starts. He's also surrendered a home run in each of his past four starts. Those are red flags.
Unless Lincecum is pitching, a Giants total shouldn't be this low.
3♦ OVER ROCKIES/GIANTS
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Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins (-201, 9)
The Twins last gasp to catch the Tigers in the Central is being severely dampened by a rash of injuries. Third baseman Joe Crede is done for the year, MVP first baseman Justin Morneau is nursing a sore back.
Morneau is hitting just .201 since the All-Star break leaving catcher Joe Mauer with little protection in the heart of the order. Making matters worse, DH/outfielder Jason Kubel is missing time because of sore neck.
Detroit magic number is dropping and so are the Twins playoff chances.
The Twins are also just 1-4 in their last five games as a favorite.
Pick: Indians
Houston Astros at Cincinnati Reds (+146, 8.5)
The Reds happily returned young stud outfielder Jay Bruce Monday against the Astros. Bruce, who had missed the previous two months because of a wrist injury, delivered the go-ahead single as a pinch-hitter.
“That was a lot of fun,” he told the Associated Press after the game. “It was pretty exciting to be out that long and come back and help the team win.”
Cincy was having a great time a week ago. The Reds won 12 of 14 games between Aug. 23 and Sept. 6. Of course they followed that with a five-game losing streak immediately afterwards.
“We’re trying to get to respectability,” manager Dusty Baker told reporters last week. “There’s a chance to catch a couple of teams ahead of us, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”
Baker’s club has been doing a good job of that lately. The team is 9-2 in its last 11 against NL Central foes. Look for the Reds to take another game from their division rivals on Tuesday.
Pick: Reds
Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins (-201, 9)
The Twins last gasp to catch the Tigers in the Central is being severely dampened by a rash of injuries. Third baseman Joe Crede is done for the year, MVP first baseman Justin Morneau is nursing a sore back.
Morneau is hitting just .201 since the All-Star break leaving catcher Joe Mauer with little protection in the heart of the order. Making matters worse, DH/outfielder Jason Kubel is missing time because of sore neck.
Detroit magic number is dropping and so are the Twins playoff chances.
The Twins are also just 1-4 in their last five games as a favorite.
Pick: Indians
Houston Astros at Cincinnati Reds (+146, 8.5)
The Reds happily returned young stud outfielder Jay Bruce Monday against the Astros. Bruce, who had missed the previous two months because of a wrist injury, delivered the go-ahead single as a pinch-hitter.
“That was a lot of fun,” he told the Associated Press after the game. “It was pretty exciting to be out that long and come back and help the team win.”
Cincy was having a great time a week ago. The Reds won 12 of 14 games between Aug. 23 and Sept. 6. Of course they followed that with a five-game losing streak immediately afterwards.
“We’re trying to get to respectability,” manager Dusty Baker told reporters last week. “There’s a chance to catch a couple of teams ahead of us, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”
Baker’s club has been doing a good job of that lately. The team is 9-2 in its last 11 against NL Central foes. Look for the Reds to take another game from their division rivals on Tuesday.
Pick: Reds
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San Francisco Giants PLUS 129
Pick Write-Up
The Colorado Rockies once again are at AT&T Park with a chance to pad their wild-card lead, and are instead allowing the San Francisco Giants to creep closer.
The Rockies will try to end a four-game losing streak to the Giants and restore a 4 1/2-game cushion for the wild card as the NL West rivals continue their three-game set Tuesday night.
Colorado (82-63) entered a three-game series at San Francisco (78-66) on Aug. 28 with a three-game lead and was swept to fall into a tie. The Rockies suffered their fourth straight loss to the Giants - and second in that span to Tim Lincecum - Monday with a 9-1 setback to see their lead cut to 3 1/2 games.
The San Francisco Giants are ranked 2 in pitching, with an earned run average of 3.52. Opponents are hitting .237 for average, and have a .314 on base percentage and .237 OPS against the Giants this season.
Rockies are 1-6 in Jimenezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Giants are 4-0 in Zitos last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. TAKE SAN FRANCISCO PLUS HERE.
Bob Wingerter's
Free Money Line Pick
San Francisco Giants PLUS 129
Pick Write-Up
The Colorado Rockies once again are at AT&T Park with a chance to pad their wild-card lead, and are instead allowing the San Francisco Giants to creep closer.
The Rockies will try to end a four-game losing streak to the Giants and restore a 4 1/2-game cushion for the wild card as the NL West rivals continue their three-game set Tuesday night.
Colorado (82-63) entered a three-game series at San Francisco (78-66) on Aug. 28 with a three-game lead and was swept to fall into a tie. The Rockies suffered their fourth straight loss to the Giants - and second in that span to Tim Lincecum - Monday with a 9-1 setback to see their lead cut to 3 1/2 games.
The San Francisco Giants are ranked 2 in pitching, with an earned run average of 3.52. Opponents are hitting .237 for average, and have a .314 on base percentage and .237 OPS against the Giants this season.
Rockies are 1-6 in Jimenezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Giants are 4-0 in Zitos last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. TAKE SAN FRANCISCO PLUS HERE.
MLB SHORT SHEET
Tuesday, 9/15/2009
National League
WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
MOCK: WAS 2-15 when playing with a day off
LEE: 7-0 UNDER when the total is 9 to 9.5
NY METS at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
MISCH: NYM 13-5 after a one run loss
HANSON: ATL 17-4 UNDER after 2+ consecutive overs
HOUSTON at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
OSWALT: 20-7 TSR in the second half of the season
WELLS: 9-2 UNDER as a home underdog of +125 to +175
MILWAUKEE at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
GALLARDO: 17-7 UNDER in road games
ZAMBRANO: CHC 21-34 when the money line is +125 to -125
FLORIDA at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
WEST: FLA 2-11 AWAY against NL Central
WAINWRIGHT: STL 18-1 as a favorite of -175 to -250
ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
HAREN: 11-2 OVER AWAY when the total is 7 to 7.5
LEBLANC: SD 46-30 at home when the money line is +125 to -125
PITTSBURGH at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
DUKE: PIT 28-10 UNDER against left-handed starters
WOLF: 11-4 TSR at home
COLORADO at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
JIMENEZ: COL 8-20 AWAY with a money line of -100 to -125
ZITO: SF 21-7 at home when the total is 7.5 or less
American League
KANSAS CITY at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
TEJEDA: KC 10-25 after allowing 2 runs or less
WASHBURN: DET 37-17 as a home favorite
TORONTO at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
HALLADAY: 61-40 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
GAUDIN: NYY 5-10 at home when playing with a day off
TAMPA BAY at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
NIEMANN: 15-6 TSR in night games
BERKEN: BAL 40-87 against division opponents
LA ANGELS at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
LACKEY: LAA 13-4 with a money line of -100 to -125
MATSUZAKA: BOS 11-20 against AL West
OAKLAND at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
GONZALEZ: 2-16 TSR in the second half of the season
MCCARTHY: 5-1 TSR when working on 5 or 6 days rest
CLEVELAND at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
CARMONA: CLE 48-64 when the total is 8.5 to 10
BAKER: MIN 16-5 when playing on Tuesday
CHI WHITE SOX at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
GARCIA: CHW 16-8 after a one run loss
SNELL: 17-8 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +125
Tuesday, 9/15/2009
National League
WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
MOCK: WAS 2-15 when playing with a day off
LEE: 7-0 UNDER when the total is 9 to 9.5
NY METS at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
MISCH: NYM 13-5 after a one run loss
HANSON: ATL 17-4 UNDER after 2+ consecutive overs
HOUSTON at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
OSWALT: 20-7 TSR in the second half of the season
WELLS: 9-2 UNDER as a home underdog of +125 to +175
MILWAUKEE at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
GALLARDO: 17-7 UNDER in road games
ZAMBRANO: CHC 21-34 when the money line is +125 to -125
FLORIDA at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
WEST: FLA 2-11 AWAY against NL Central
WAINWRIGHT: STL 18-1 as a favorite of -175 to -250
ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
HAREN: 11-2 OVER AWAY when the total is 7 to 7.5
LEBLANC: SD 46-30 at home when the money line is +125 to -125
PITTSBURGH at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
DUKE: PIT 28-10 UNDER against left-handed starters
WOLF: 11-4 TSR at home
COLORADO at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
JIMENEZ: COL 8-20 AWAY with a money line of -100 to -125
ZITO: SF 21-7 at home when the total is 7.5 or less
American League
KANSAS CITY at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
TEJEDA: KC 10-25 after allowing 2 runs or less
WASHBURN: DET 37-17 as a home favorite
TORONTO at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
HALLADAY: 61-40 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
GAUDIN: NYY 5-10 at home when playing with a day off
TAMPA BAY at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
NIEMANN: 15-6 TSR in night games
BERKEN: BAL 40-87 against division opponents
LA ANGELS at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
LACKEY: LAA 13-4 with a money line of -100 to -125
MATSUZAKA: BOS 11-20 against AL West
OAKLAND at TEXAS, 8:05 PM ET
GONZALEZ: 2-16 TSR in the second half of the season
MCCARTHY: 5-1 TSR when working on 5 or 6 days rest
CLEVELAND at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
CARMONA: CLE 48-64 when the total is 8.5 to 10
BAKER: MIN 16-5 when playing on Tuesday
CHI WHITE SOX at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
GARCIA: CHW 16-8 after a one run loss
SNELL: 17-8 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +125
