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05-27-17 | Cubs v. Dodgers -110 | Top | 0-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers 7:15 ET Dodgers over Cubs- The Cubs were shutout 4-0 last night in their first road game of this six-game western trip as Los Angeles raised their home record to 19-8. As a matter of fact the Dodgers are and amazing 65-27 in their last 92 home games covering the past two seasons. LA has won seven of their last nine and will start Brandon McCarthy (4-1, 3.76 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 1.47 ERA in four career appearances. The Cubs will start John Lackey (4-4, 4.82) who was pasted by the Giants his last time out after three straight quality outings. Take the DODGERS! |
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05-26-17 | Rays -142 v. Twins | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Minnesota 8:10 ET Rays over Twins- Minnesota remains on top of the AL Central and are currently on a four-game win streak and have won 10 of their last 14 after a sweep of the Orioles in Baltimore. Tampa Bay will start Chris Archer (3-3, 3.76 ERA) who is trying to bounce-back from his 19 loss season last year but has dropped his last two decisions. He has recorded 11 or more strikeouts in three of his last four outings and has allowed just 55 hits in 64+ innings and is 5-1 lifetime against the Twins. The Rays are 19-7 in their last 26 meetings in Minnesota and get it done once again tonight. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-25-17 | Tigers v. Astros -111 | Top | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
Detroit at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Tigers- Detroit's Justin Verlander (4-3, 4.39 ERA) is on the down side of his career and even thought he has pitched better this season then anytime over the past three years he is just not the same as we expect from the former Cy Young winner. He is 4-0 with a 2.05 ERA in seven career starts against Houston. But, the good news for him ends their as he is 2-3 on the road with a 7.24 ERA and a 1.79 WHIP in five starts. Houston's Mike Fiers (1-2, 5.14) is 1-0 with a 2.35 ERA against the Tigers and is favored here. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-23-17 | Blue Jays -101 v. Brewers | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Toronto at Milwaukee 7:40 ET Blue Jays over Brewers- Hey, look who's on top of the NL Central...the Brewers have won 10 of their last 13 to take the division lead. Milwaukee will start Jimmy Nelson (2-2, 3.86 ERA) who just ended a five start winless streak with a win over against lowly San Diego and is but 0-1 lifetime against Toronto. The Blue Jays will most likely see the return of Troy Tulowitzki tonight which should help provide some offense for starter Joe Biagini (1-2, 3.41) who was pounded in his last start. After a terrible outing like that I like to 'go-with' the pounded hurler. Take TORONTO! |
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05-19-17 | Royals -104 v. Twins | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Kansas City at Minnesota 8:10 ET Royals over Twins- The Royals open a 10-game road trip in Minnesota and can use some help on the road where they are just 5-12 in their first 17 games away from home. The Twins have struggled at home themselves (9-12) and will be sending Hector Santiago (4-2, 3.80 ERA) who has an ERA of 5.40 ERA in his last three starts and is 3-3 lifetime against the Royals. Kansas City will start Nate Karns (2-2, 4.46 ERA) who struck out 12 Orioles in five innings last time out. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-18-17 | Rockies v. Twins -118 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
Colorado at Minnesota 7:10 ET Twins over Rockies- NOTE: These two are playing a Day-Night double-header. Make sure you have the 'right' game with these two starters. The Rockies who traditionally have the worst road record in the majors have turn it around on the road this season winning 12 of 17. Minnesota who usually has a distinct home field advantage is just 8-11 at home having lost their last three as hosts. Colorado will start Tyler Chatwood (3-5, 5.25 ERA) who has had control problems walking 17 batters in his last five starts over 27+ innings posting a 6.51 ERA. The Twins will start Jose Barrios (1-0, 117) who shut down the Indians in his onLy start this season allowing just one run in 7+ innings. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-17-17 | Blue Jays v. Braves -111 | Top | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
Toronto at Atlanta 7:35 ET Braves over Blue Jays- The Braves return home on a two-game winning streak and have won four of their last five while tonight's opponent Toronto has dropped their last two. Atlanta who has played only 13 home games and 23 on the road will enjoy this first of a nine-game home stand. The Blue Jays who are not quite the same as in years' past are 6-15 in the last 21 meetings and just 4-10 at Atlanta. It's a matter of 'numbers.' Take ATLANTA! |
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05-16-17 | Orioles v. Tigers -117 | Top | 13-11 | Loss | -117 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Baltimore at Detroit 7:10 ET Tigers over Orioles- The Orioles who are 13-3 at home have found the road a difficult place to travel. Baltimore has lost four straight and six of their last seven on the road and haven't won a series away from home since winning at Cincinnati on April 20. Detroit returns home after a 4-5 road trip and enters 14-3 after a day off and are 5-1 in their last six after a loss. Wade Miley (1-1, 2.45 ERA) has one career start against the Tigers surrendering five runs in six innings while Matt Boyd (2-3, 3.89) is making his first start against the Orioles. Tigers are 9-3 against lefty starters and win here. Take DETROIT! |
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05-15-17 | Brewers v. Padres -114 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 12 h 29 m | Show |
Milwaukee at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Brewers- Milwaukee is one of the bigger surprises in the NL so far this season as their offense has been explosive as they are 2nd in MLB runs scored. The Brewers are off a three-game sweet of the Mets scoring 29 runs and now travel to San Diego to face the lowly Padres. They will start Chase Anderson (2-0, 2.97 EAR) who is 3-1 with a 3.60 ERA in six career starts against San Diego but he has failed to last five innings in each of his last two starts. The Padres will start Luis Perdomo (0-0, 4.13) who has three straight quality starts and is looking for his first career win (0-1) over Milwaukee. He gets it here. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-14-17 | Dodgers -125 v. Rockies | Top | 6-9 | Loss | -125 | 5 h 2 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 3:10 ET Dodgers over Rockies- Colorado has had great success against 'lefties' entering this series with Los Angeles as they were 8-3 until the Dodgers came with Kershaw and Wood who set the Rockies down the past two days. Today, LA will start their young phenom in Julio Urias (0-0, 1.06 ERA) who has held opponents is a .164 batting average while allowing just nine hits in 17 innings and only two runs. Colorado will start Antonio Senzatela (5-1, 2.86) who is making his first career start against the Dodgers. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-13-17 | Orioles v. Royals -110 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
Baltimore at Kansas City 7:10 ET Royals over Orioles- The Royals started the season slowly as they won only seven games in April (7-16) but have already matched that total for May (7-5). Baltimore has dropped two straight after a six-game wining streak and has also lost eight of their last 10 in Kansas City. The Orioles will start Chris Tillman (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who has one start under his belt working five scoreless innings against the White Sox last Sunday is 3-3 with a 5.29 ERA in eight career starts against Kansas City. The Royals will start Nate Karns (2-2, 4.58) who is 1-1 with a 3.72 ERA lifetime against Baltimore. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-12-17 | Astros -117 v. Yankees | Top | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
Houston at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET Astros over Yankees- The two clubs with they best records in the American League meet in the second game of a four game series with the Astros winning the opener 3-2 last night. New York who is now 12-4 at home will start Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 3.81 ERA) who has three quality starts in four starts and has no record against Houston. The Astros will start Lance McCullers Jr., (2-1, 3.40) who had 10 strikeouts in his lone appearance against the Yanks. Houston is 20-1 in their last 27 overall and are the side tonight. Take the ASTROS! |
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05-10-17 | Indians -142 v. Blue Jays | Top | 7-8 | Loss | -142 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
Cleveland at Toronto 7:07 ET Indians over Blue Jays- The Toronto Blue Jays who many thought were a contender fine themselves in the basement in the AL East and are just 5-9 at home. Hard throwing Danny Salazar (2-3, 4.28 EAR) has alternated losses and wins is off a loss against Kansas City will be hurling for the Indians. He is 2-1 with a 2.65 ERA with 20 strikeouts in three career starts against the Blue Jays. Francisco Liriano (2-2, 4.44) starts for Toronto and he is 5-6 lifetime against Cleveland has had control issues walking at least four in every start this season. Indians are 6-2 in the last eight meetings. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-09-17 | Cardinals v. Marlins -111 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -111 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
St. Louis at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Cardinals- Many had written the Cardinals off after their slow start but they have rebounded to take the NL Central Division lead by winning their first four on a short six game road trip. They have now won 14 of 19 after a 3-9 start to the season. Miami is off in the other direction losing 10 of their last 13 and find themselves battle the Braves to stay out of the cellar. The Cards Adam Wainwrght (2-3, 6.30 ERA) once again is off to a slow start and is just 1-1 lifetime against the Marlins. Dan Straily (1-3, 4.65) is 1-0 lifetime against St. Louis and has lost back-to-back starts after a 14 strikeout performance in seven innings against San Diego two starts ago. I expect a return to form here. Take MIAMI! |
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05-08-17 | Nationals v. Orioles -106 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show |
Washington at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Nationals- For years since the inter-league play began I have loved the 'Subway Series' in New York where the Mets actually hold the advantage over the Yankees. One other rivalry that has been re-created since the inception of Inter-league play is the 'Beltway Series' between Washington and Baltimore. The Nationals who have the best record in the NL has not won a series from the Orioles since 2007 and are just 5-13 in their last 18 meetings in Baltimore. Washington has played well on the road this season winning 11 of their last 13 games played but the O's are 14-3 in their last 17 home games. Gio Gonzalez (3-0, 1.64 ERA) has been great this season but he is just 1-5 lifetime at Baltimore. Take the ORIOLES! |
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05-07-17 | Yankees +121 v. Cubs | Top | 5-4 | Win | 121 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Yankees over Cubs- The Yankees long history of dominance over the Cubs goes back to Babe Ruth 'calling his shot' in the 1933 World Series (NY wins 4-0 and again 4-0 sweep in 1938) and has continued till today where the Bronx Bombers have won the first two of this three-game set. Jon Lester will pitch for Chicago and he has an extensive record against the Yankees having pitched against them with the Red Sox posting an impressive 13-6 wining record with a 3.78 ERA. He is also 11-2 with a 1.71 ERA in 18 starts as a Cub in Wrigley Field. New York will throw Luis Servino (2-2, 3.86) at Chicago and he can be and will be dominate tonight. Take the YANKEES! |
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05-06-17 | Nationals v. Phillies -108 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Nationals- Philadelphia has lost four in-a-row and seven of their last eight but has won five of their last six at home. Washington is 20-9 and is running away with the NL East as their nearest competitor is three games under .500 and will be sending A.J. Cole who will be making his first appearance of the season to the hill and has no record against the Phillies. Vince Velasquez (2-2, 5.47 ERA) is 1-1 lifetime against the Nationals including a 10 strike-out 4-inning loss on April 7. This time he gets the win. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-05-17 | Cardinals v. Braves -114 | Top | 10-0 | Loss | -114 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
St. Louis at Atlanta 7:35 ET Braves over Cardinals- The Red Birds who usually end up in-the-mix somehow at the end of the season are trying to recover from a terrible start and have won 10 of their last 15 to raise themselves to within one game of .500 (13-14). St. Louis besides a diminished talent pool has injuries to contend with as Piscotty and Fowler were removed from yesterday's game. Lance Lynn (3-1, 2.45 ERA) who missed all of last season with Tommy John surgery has been outstanding in his five starts allowing just 22 hits in 29+ innings but is just 2-3 against Atlanta. The Braves will start 'hard luck' starter Mike Foltynewicz (0-3, 2.81) has had little run support (2.5 per) but was 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA against the Cardinals last season. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-03-17 | A's +101 v. Twins | Top | 4-7 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
Oakland at Minnesota 8:10 ET Athletics over Twins- While winning five of their last six and their last three the Twins have scored 22 runs setting a Target Field record with six home runs in yesterday's 9-1 win over the A's. After posting five straight wins to move two-game above .500, Oakland has dropped seven of eight and are 1-6 on their current nine-game road trip that ends here tomorrow. Kendall Graveman (2-1, 2.25 ERA) has a 2.22 lifetime ERA against the Twins who are just 2-6 in their last eight home games will start Hector Santiago (2-1, 2.43) who is 3-3 lifetime against the A's but had a 6.59 ERA against them last season. Take OAKLAND! |
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05-02-17 | Rangers v. Astros -139 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Texas at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Rangers- Houston is off to a great start (17-9) and has dominated the AL West winning 13 of 17 match-ups. Much of their damage has been done at home where they are 10-5 and are 3-1 on their current home stand whereas their opponent tonight the Texas Rangers have struggled on the road winning just 3-of-10. Cole Hamels (2-0, 3.03 ERA) the Rangers starter may be unbeaten but his numbers show a huge drop-off in one critical area. Hamels has only 15 strikeouts in 33 innings after having 200 K's in 200 innings last season. Mike Fiers (0-1, 5.12) is favored over Hamels and is 0-1 with a 6.23 and that just does not make sense...Take HOUSTON! |
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05-01-17 | Indians -135 v. Tigers | Top | 1-7 | Loss | -135 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Cleveland at Detroit 7:10 ET Indians over Tigers- After a slow start the Indians are on the warpath winning nine of their last 12 and have won four straight series. One of their series defeats came in mid-April against Detroit when Daniel Norris (1-2, 4.71 ERA) tossed six scoreless innings against Trevor Bauer (2-2, 6.26) and posted his only win of the season. Bauer has only one quality start in four attempts but is 2-0 with a 3.77 ERA in four career starts at Comerica Park. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-30-17 | Cubs v. Red Sox -104 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Boston 8:00 ET Red Sox over Cubs- Saturday, 'we' had the winner in this historic match-up as the Red Sox continue to kick the ball around on defense and have yet to find their power source. Boston had a nine-game inter-league home winning streak (now 18-3 last 21) as they blew an early 4-0 lead. Chicago will start last year's ERA leader in Kyle Hendricks (2-1, 4.50 ERA) who threw six scoreless innings against the Pirates Tuesday and is rounding back into form while the Red Sox will start Eduardo Rodriguez (1-1, 3.12) who is holding opponents to a .172 batting average. Take BOSTON! |
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04-29-17 | Pirates v. Marlins -123 | Top | 4-0 | Loss | -123 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Pirates- That was rude...The Marlins return home after a long west coast road trip and the Pirates jumped on them for nine runs in the first two innings handing Miami their third straight loss. It is Pittsburgh turn to take to the road as they started a span of 14 road games in 17 days. Tonight they will start Ivan Nova ( 2-2 2.00 ERA) who will after seasons with the Yankees will start for the Bucc's and the Marlins will counter with Dan Straily (1-1, 3.92) who made five starts against Pittsburgh last season going 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA. Jet lag is over and the Marlins regroup at home. Take MIAMI! |
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04-28-17 | Braves +111 v. Brewers | Top | 10-8 | Win | 111 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Braves over Brewers- Streaks are the name of the game and so far few have been as streaky as the Braves. Atlanta is on a current two-game win streak after losing their previous six and have three streaks winning or losing five games or more. The Brewers of course boast MLB's biggest surprise of the young season in Eric Thames who already has 11 homers while hitting .370 and will send Chase Anderson (2-0, 1.13 ERA) to the mound who is 2-0 with a 2.92 ERA lifetime against Atlanta. The Braves will start veteran Bartolo Colon (1-2, 4.50) who know how to work his way through a line-up and defeated the Brewers in his only start against them last season. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-26-17 | Dodgers -112 v. Giants | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -112 | 13 h 47 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 10:15 ET Dodgers over Giants- The struggling Giants have the lowest win percentage in the National League and at 7-14 are already 7-games off the pace in the West. Granted, it is a long season but with Madison Bumgarner out for about two months and Dexter Posey being forced into outfield duty because of a beaning on Opening Day San Francisco may not be able to get back into the race. The Dodgers managed a 2-1 win over the light-hitting Jinx Tuesday and will have Alex Wood (1-0, 3.29 ERA) starting tonight against Johnny Cueto (3-1, 5.25) who is 5-6 with a 2.74 ERA lifetime against L.A.. Take the DODGERS! |
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04-25-17 | Twins -108 v. Rangers | Top | 8-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 40 m | Show |
Minnesota at Texas 8:05 ET Twins over Rangers- The Twins who haven't been able to much of anything in recent seasons have managed to win five of their last six in Arlington over the Rangers. Minnesota will start a resurgent Erin Santana (3-0, 0.64 ERA) allowing just two runs and only NINE hits in 28 innings in his first four starts of the year. Andrew Cashner (0-1, 2.38) has been a hard luck non-winner so far as the Rangers have given him little support scoring just one run in his two starts. Take the MINNESOTA! |
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04-24-17 | Rays -120 v. Orioles | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 59 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:00 ET Rays over Orioles- As the guys in my old neighborhood used to say when growing up, 'not for nothin' but how can Tampa Bay be favored at Baltimore? Well, we have to evaluate the pitching match-up to see what is going on. So far in 2017 in appears that former ace Chris Archer (2-0, 3.20 ERA) has regained his form as Tampa Bay is 4-0 in his starts this season and his mound opponent for Baltimore Ubaldo Jimenez (1-0, 5.51) has a deceiving record as he has received great run support while having a 1.47 WHIP. I can only go one way here. Take the RAYS! |
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04-23-17 | Braves -116 v. Phillies | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -116 | 5 h 48 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 1:35 ET Braves over Phillies- It is said that baseball is a game of streaks and the Atlanta Braves are the epitome of that axiom. The Braves had lost five straight and then won five straight and are now in the mist of a five game losing streak once again. Well, if the numbers remain consistent they should win here just as a matter of balance. Atlanta will start Mike Foltynewicz (0-2, 4.26 ERA) including a loss in his last outing where he allowed just two runs on five hits in seven innings (not a bad performance) and he is 2-1 lifetime against the Phillies. Zach Eflin (0-0) was called up from the minors and gets the nod because of an injury to Clay Buchholz. Although the Braves are 1-7 in their last eight road games they are 7-2 over the Phillies in their last nine meetings. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-22-17 | Dodgers -112 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 5-11 | Loss | -112 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Arizona 8:10 ET Dodgers over Diamondbacks- East meets West (sorta) as the struggling Dodgers continue their series at Chase Field and the trends are not very favorable. Los Angeles is just 2-6 in their last eight road games while Arizona is 15-3 in their last 18 home games. But, the Dodgers are 43-20 in the last 63 meetings a larger sample that I will rely on. On the mound the D'Backs will send Robbie Ray (1-0, 1.96 ERA) who has been outstanding allowing just 10 hits in 18.1 innings with his teammates winning all three of his starts. Arizona has taken three straight in the series this season after opening with two straight losses and will facing Kenta Maeda who is 3-1 with a 3.62 ERA in seven career starts and is throwing to a respectable 1.36 WHIP. Somehow the Dodgers win. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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04-21-17 | Yankees v. Pirates -101 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over New York- The Yankees enter Pittsburgh winning nine of their last 10 and will be sending a rejuvenated C.C. Sabathia (2-0, 1.47 ERA) to the hill against the struggling Pirates. Pittsburgh will send winless Tyler Glasnow (0-1, 12.15) to the mound and he yet to post a MLB win after 10 lifetime appearances. The Buc's who were swept three games by St. Louis after themselves sweeping the Cubs three games will be without center fielder Starling Marte who was caught cheating with a performance-enhancing drug and is on an 80-game suspension. Numbers never lie but can be very misleading as the Yankees are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings (have not met since 2014) and the Pirates are just 8-20 in their last 28 home games. This will change tonight. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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04-20-17 | Orioles v. Reds +113 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Baltimore at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Orioles- Cincinnati may be leading the N.L Central but are just 2-4 in their last six at home as they host Baltimore who is 21-8 in their last 29 interleague games. The Orioles wil send Wade Miley (1-0, 2.45 ERA) to the mound who owns a 3-2 mark with a 4.25 ERA in six starts against the Cincinnati. Miley has been almost un-hittable this season surrendering just six hits in 11 innings but has had issues with getting the ball over the plate walking seven in his first start and has a 6.17 ERA in his last 11 starts last season. Scott Feldman (1-1, 2.87) had control problems of his own walking five his last time out is 5-2 lifetime against Baltimore and gets the win tonight. Take CINCINNATI! |
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04-19-17 | Orioles +102 v. Reds | Top | 2-0 | Win | 102 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
Baltimore at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Orioles over Reds- The Reds flexed their muscle yesterday pounding the Orioles 9-3 and today they will send their young phenom Amir Garrett (2-0, 1.42 ERA) to the mound looking to even their record at 3-3 on this current 10-game homestand. Baltimore will start Ubaldo Jimenez (0-0, 10.38) who has had great support but no wins as he hasn't lasted five innings in eight of his two starts this season. But, inter-league play gives the O's the advantage as they are 21-8 in their last 29 interleague games while Cincinnati is just 16-37 against the AL. Take BALTIMORE! |
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04-18-17 | Tigers v. Rays -115 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
Detroit at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Tigers- The 2016 American League rookie of the year will start for the Tigers tonight as Michael Fulmer (1-0, 2.25 ERA) take the hill against the Rays. Detroit who are in the mist 4th of a 9-game road trip took 2-of-3 off Cleveland after losing 14 of 18 meetings last season. Tampa Bay meanwhile, returns home after a 1-6 road trip losing their final three in Boston. Matt Andriese (0-0, 4.50) get the nod for the Rays and is looking to post his first win of the season and he has a chance at home where Tampa is 5-2 on the season. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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04-17-17 | Pirates v. Cardinals -131 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 7:05 ET Cardinals over Pirates- Two clubs that are off three-game sweeps meet in St. Louis as the Cardinals who were 'swept' by the Yankees in New York hosts Pittsburgh who just 'swept' the Cubs in Chicago. The 'Red-Birds' have now dropped six of their last seven and have fallen to 3-9 and have the worst record in the National League. Pittsburgh is 'Riding high in April, but will be shot down in May.' (a little of ole Blue Eyes for ya) I'm just trying to say that after sweeping the Cubs in Chicago the Pirates will have a bit of a let-down here. Lance Lynn (0-1, 5.23 ERA) is looking to bounce back from a poor performance against the Nationals and will get the win here. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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04-16-17 | Rangers v. Mariners +102 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 102 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Texas at Seattle 4:10 ET Mariners over Rangers- After opening the season 2-8 the Mariners returned home to take the first two games of this 3-game set by holding Texas to just one run in those wins. Cole Hamels (0-0, 2.77 ERA) is making his 11th career start against Seattle and although is 5-3 lifetime was 2-1 last season with an ERA of 7.20 against the Mariners. Hisashi Iwakuma (0-1, 2.25) is looking for his first win of the season and is 9-6 in 19 career starts against the Rangers. The Mariners are 7-3 in Iwakumas' last 10 starts against Texas and the Rangers are 4-12 in their last 16 overall. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-15-17 | Tigers v. Indians -147 | Top | 6-13 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show |
Detroit at Cleveland 4:10 ET Indians over Tigers- The American League Champions the Cleveland Indians have dropped their last three and and six of their last seven and they have their 'best' going to the hill today. Corey Kluber (0-1, 5.25 ERA) is not off to the best start but he has a great history entering this contest against Detroit. Justin Verlander (1-0, 1.35) has had two good outings but is just 19-21 lifetime against the Indians and the Tigers are 1-7 in his last eight starts against the Tribe. When you add that Cleveland is 21-6 in Kluber's last 27 starts on grass and the Indians are 47-22 at home. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-14-17 | Cardinals v. Yankees -140 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
St. Louis at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Cardinals- There was a time when both these clubs ruled their respective leagues but St. Louis has fallen a bit and the Yankees have dropped out of contention since the departure of Derek Jeter. New York is on a four-game winning streak and will send their winless ace Masahiro Tanaka (0-1, 11.74 ERA) who has an ERA of 0.38 in spring training will regain his form here (Yankee Stadium) where he is 20-7 with a 3.31 ERA in his career. Take NEW YORK! |
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04-13-17 | Brewers -115 v. Reds | Top | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Brewers over Reds- The 'Big Red Machine' has won four straight and at 7-2 have the best record in Major League baseball. It has been Cincinnati's bats that have done most of the work as they scored 22 runs in their three-game sweep of the Pirates in Pittsburgh while allowing just five runs. Tonight may seem more of a 'blast-from-the-past' as Bronson Arroyo (0-1, 13.50 ERA) returns to the Reds where he pitched from 2006-2013 winning 105 games. But, this is a 40-year old Arroyo who was pounded for six runs in four innings against St. Louis. Jimmy Nelson (0-0, 1.50 ERA) gets the start for Milwaukee and he is off a performance against the Cubs where he allowed just one run and only four hits in six innings. Take the BREWERS! |
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04-12-17 | Mets v. Phillies -113 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Mets- Because of the depth of the Mets pitching staff they are considered the primary threat to dethrone the Cubs in the National League. One of New York's young studs is Zack Wheeler (0-1, 11.25 ERA) who pitched last week for the first time since missing the 2015-2016 seasons. I've seen Wheeler pitch up close and personal in Las Vegas three years ago before his injury and to tell you the truth I was not impressed. Philadelphia will start Vince Velasquez (0-1, 9.00) who lasted only four innings against Washington is his season debut Friday but did mange to strike out 10 hitters. Take the PHILLIES! |
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04-08-17 | Indians -106 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 2-11 | Loss | -106 | 10 h 41 m | Show |
Cleveland at Arizona 8:10 ET Indians over Diamondbacks- Arizona is off to a great start at 4-1 this season compared to last season when they lost their first nine home games and 16 of their first 21. Cleveland who is 11-3 in their last 14 road games and will have former Diamondbacks' right-hander Trevor Bauer who has no record against Arizona while Zack Greinke gets the start for the 'rattlers.' Grienke is 9-9 lifetime against the Indians with a 3.87 ERA. With Edwin Encarnacion added to the line-up the Indians skin the snakes. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-03-17 | Indians v. Rangers +105 | Top | 8-5 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
Cleveland at Texas 7:05 ET Rangers over Indians- The Indians who blew a 3-1 lead to the Cubs in the World Series last season will send their ace Corey Kluber (2016 18-9 3.14 ERA) to the hill to start their 2017 quest. Yu Darvich (7-5, 3.41 ERA) who is 1-2 lifetime against Cleveland limited batters to a .214 batting average last season after returning from Tommy John surgery. Texas will be without Adrian Beltre (calf) but have added Mike Napoli while the Indians will be without Jason Kipnis and Lonnie Chisenhall who are on the disabled list. Take TEXAS! |
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11-02-16 | Cubs v. Indians +110 | Top | 8-7 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
Chicago at Cleveland 8:00 ET Indians over Cubs- I know Chicago has won 113 of 167 games this season and they need just one more victory to end the longest championship drought in major sport history. Although I am a huge Kyle Hendricks (1-1, 0.53 ERA) fan, but I can't deny the dominance of Corey Kluber (2-1, 1.59). I believe the Cubs are better offensively playing with the DH as Kyle Schwarber gets into the line-up but if Kluber can repeat the common storyline of the World Series, the best pitcher goes wins three times. The money on Chicago for the series is huge and the 'books' are rooting for Cleveland and so am I. Take the INDIANS! |
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11-01-16 | Cubs -141 v. Indians | Top | 9-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 9 m | Show |
Chicago at Cleveland 8:00 ET Cubs over Indians- This is sort of a no brainer after passing Game 5 as I was not will to lay -240 on any game what-so-ever but once again it is now or never for the Cubs. Jake Arrieta (1-1, 3.78 ERA) gets the nod in Game 6 and we all know how dominating he has been and still can be at any given time. The Fact that the Indians with Josh Tomlin (2-0, 1.76) at home are underdogs speaks volumes to me. With Kyle Schwarber returning to the line-up as the designated hitter Chicago gains a huge advantage. Take the CUBS! |
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10-28-16 | Indians +195 v. Cubs | Top | 1-0 | Win | 195 | 24 h 44 m | Show |
Cleveland at Chicago 8:00 ET Indians over Cubs- I really hate to play against Kyle Hendricks (1-1, 1.65 ERA) as I think he is the most difficult of all the Chicago starting pitchers to hit. Hendricks who was 2-1 with a 1.89 ERA in three inter-league starts this season was also 9-2 with a 1.32 ERA at home during the regular season. But, this looks too easy! Cleveland starter Josh Tomlin (2-0, 2.53) will have his work cut out for him but can be up to the task. Take the INDIANS! |
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10-26-16 | Cubs v. Indians +143 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Cleveland 7:00 ET Indians over Cubs- The 'invincible' Chicago Cubs whiffed 15 times in their Game 1 loss as good pitching in the post season usually prevails. Tonight they will start Jake Arrieta (0-1, 4.91 ERA) who seems to have lost his 'mojo' after a season and a half of total domination. Arrieta has given up four runs in three of his five career postseason starts including a start at Progressive Field when pitching for Baltimore in 2010. Trevor Bauer (0-0, 5.06) once again gets his chance in the post season as his previous start was derailed by a badly cut right pinkie finger. His cut is now completely healed (he said so) and he's ready to follow last night's performance with one of his own. Take CLEVELAND! |
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10-25-16 | Cubs v. Indians +110 | Top | 0-6 | Win | 110 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
Chicago at Cleveland 8:00 ET Indians over Cubs- The best part of this years World Series is that a long suffering faithful of one team or another will get a chance to celebrate. If it is Chicago we are aware that a 108 year drought (1908) will end and if Cleveland wins they will pop the corks for the first time in 69 years. Both starting pitchers for Game 1 have been outstanding in the playoffs as the Cubs Jon Lester (2-0, 0.86 ERA) has surrendered just two runs in 13 innings against the Dodgers and owns a 2.50 ERA in 19 post season appearances. Cleveland will start former Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber (2-1, 0.98) allowed just nine hits in his first 13 innings of playoff work but was touched for two runs in five innings last time out against Toronto. The Indians have won 10 of their last 11 go on the warpath tonight. Take CLEVELAND! |
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10-22-16 | Dodgers v. Cubs +125 | Top | 0-5 | Win | 125 | 19 h 30 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 8:00 RT Cubs over Dodgers- I just don't see it, I mean in the old-days the Dodgers did it with pitching and defense, speed on the bases and an occasional 'pop' at the plate. But, this team may get the pitching and some hitting but their defense is atrocious. The thing that keeps quality pitching winning is great defense and the Dodgers just don't play it and that is discounting errors, they just don't make the plays. Los Angeles game Chicago life and the Cubs have jumped all over it. Kershaw is great but it ends here. Take CHICAGO! |
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10-19-16 | Cubs v. Dodgers -102 | Top | 10-2 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
Chicago at L.A. Dodgers 8:00 ET Dodgers over Cubs- When it comes to playoffs in baseball pitching is the dominate factor as the Cubs are finding out. Chicago's line-up which many Cubs fans said was the most powerful since the 1927 have managed just six hits the past two games getting shutout twice. To night Los Angeles will start Julio Urias and the left-hander will become the youngest pitcher to start a postseason game while Chicago wil start John Lackey making his 25th postseason appearance. The key here is that the Cubs are in a funk at the plate and the 'big-game' pressure seems to have taken effect. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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10-18-16 | Cubs v. Dodgers +113 | Top | 0-6 | Win | 113 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers 8:00 ET Dodgers over Cubs- The moment the Dodgers won Game 2 (Megabucks winner) my thoughts were that I was going to love playing on Chicago and Jake Arrieta (0-0, 3.00 ERA). That was before I realized that the veteran Rich Hill (0-1, 6.43) who won 12 regular season games after his arrival in Los Angeles from Oakland and has yet to get a win in the post-season. Arrieta was a pedestrian 6-4 with a 3.69 ERA after the All-Star break. The 'big' Chicago bats are doing what free swings usually do in crush time...they struggle. Take the DODGERS! |
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10-16-16 | Dodgers -125 v. Cubs | Top | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 8:00 ET Dodgers over Cubs- This is a 'new' post season for Clayton Kershaw (1-0, 5.84 ERA) who pitched in all three NL Division wins for Los Angeles. Winning during the post-season is a difficulty that has plagued him he entire career going just 3-6 with a 4.79 ERA but was 4-3 with a 2.31 ERA on the road. Chicago will start Kyle Hendricks (0-0, 4.91) who was 9-2 at home this season with a 1.32 ERA. Although the Dodgers were under .500 on the road this season 40-45 they will muster up enough runs here to post a victory. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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10-15-16 | Blue Jays v. Indians +124 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 124 | 5 h 30 m | Show |
Toronto at Cleveland 4:00 ET Indians over Blue Jays- Game 2 of this series presents some handicapping problems. The first of which is that Toronto is favored on the road but for the most part I have to believe that is because of two things. First the Blue Jays will start J.A. Happ who was 20-4 during the regular season and he has one playoff win over Texas and the fact that the Blue Jays lost Game 1 many will use the zig-zag system and take the previous games loser. Josh Tomlin gets the surprise start with the injury to Trevor Bauer and he is more then capable. Too much support of the visitor here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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10-11-16 | Cubs -119 v. Giants | Top | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Chicago at San Francisco 8:30 ET Cubs over Giants- How do you get rid of the San Francisco Giants? I mean they have won a record 10 straight elimination contests and face another one tonight. Chicago on the other hand have dropped eight of their last 10 playoff games with just the two wins over the Giants in Chicago. The Cubs will start veteran John Lackey (11-8, 3.35 ERA) has had only three career starts against San Francisco and is 1-1 with a 2.37 ERA while the Giants starter Matt Moore (13-12, 4.08) is making his 5th playoff appearance and is 1-1 4.41 ERA. The series ends here. Take CHICAGO! |
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10-10-16 | Cubs -105 v. Giants | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at San Francisco 9:30 ET Cubs over Giants- This one could shape up as a pitching classic with Madison Bumgarner throwing for the Giants and Jake Arrieta (18-8, 3.10 ERA) pitching for Chicago. Bumgarner of course is 5-1 with one save and a 0.88 ERA in eight post-season games the past two seasons. Arrieta was 11-3 on the road with a 2.08 ERA and is 4-2 with a 1.82 ERA lifetime against the Giants. The odd stat here is that the Cubs had a better road record then San Francisco had home record. This is Chicago's year as they close out the Giants with a 3-0 sweep! Take the CUBS! |
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10-09-16 | Dodgers -109 v. Nationals | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -109 | 4 h 56 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Washington 1:00 ET Dodgers over Nationals- Great storyline here is that the Dodgers starter Rich Hill (12-5, 2.12 ERA) was released by Washington last spring and now he is starting against them in the playoffs. Hill was dealt to Los Angeles from the Athletics and has been the Dodgers most consistent starter in his short time here. With Stephen Strasburg out Tanner Roark (16-10, 2.83) gets the nod for the Nationals making his first career post-season start. But, it's Hill who went 3-2 with a 1.83 ERA with a 0.79 WHIP will be the difference. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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10-07-16 | Dodgers -142 v. Nationals | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Washington 5:30 ET Dodgers over Nationals- Clayton Kershaw (12-4, 1.69 ERA) was working on one of his best season's until he was side-tracked with injuries that limited his action. He is know for his failures in the post season (2-6, 4.59 ERA) with only two wins in 14 starts. One thing Kershaw has done is dominate the Nationals as he is 10-2 with a 2.02 ERA lifetime. Max Scherzer (20-7, 2.96) will hurl for Washington and he didn't face the Dodgers this season and is just 2-4 with a 3.29 ERA in 10 career starts against L.A. With it all...take the DODGERS! |
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10-06-16 | Blue Jays +127 v. Rangers | Top | 10-1 | Win | 127 | 6 h 55 m | Show |
Toronto at Texas 4:30 ET Blue Jays (+) over Rangers- As Vince Sully used to say about the Giants and Dodgers 'this one could be a donnybrook.' Toronto enters this contest riding a three-game winning streak while Texas enters off two losses. These two have a history and some of it is not pretty but it is the series I believe most ppeople wanted and here it comes. Marco Estrada starting for the Blue Jays closed down the stretch allowing just two runs in 19 innings and was 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA in last season's playoffs with 15 strikeouts and one walk. Texas starter Cole Hamels (15-5, 3.32) struggled at the end allowing five or more runs in four of his six final starts. Take TORONTO! |
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10-05-16 | Giants v. Mets +110 | Top | 3-0 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
San Francisco at New York Mets 8:00 ET Mets over Giants- How these two clubs ended up with the same record is a result of a second have San Francisco collapse and the Mets will for survival after losing a slue of starts to season ending injuries. Madison Bumgarner (15-9, 2.74 ERA) is already one of the greatest post-season pitchers in MLB history wearing three World Series rings. He is 7-3 with a 2.14 ERA with two shutouts and he's 5-1 with a 0.91 ERA in his last eight post-season starts. The Mets will counter with Noah Syndergaard (14-9, 2.60 ERA) who was 1-1 against the Giants this year with a 2.63 ERA. Even though New York is just 13-21 against the West they will have a ruckus crowd leading them support. Take the M-E-T-S! |
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09-28-16 | A's v. Angels -127 | Top | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Athletics- Now, that their season has been relegated to finishing out the string the Angels have won six of their last seven contests while Oakland has lost seven of their last eight scoring just two runs in their last four losses. Sonny Gray (5-11, 5.74 ERA) is returning from a forearm injury and will be limited to just one or two innings tonight. He has not pitched since August 6th while losing three of his last four starts. Athletics lefty Ross Detwiler who was bumped from the start with relieve Gray when he's done. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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09-26-16 | A's -104 v. Angels | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Athletics over Angels- As the MLB season closes both these clubs are making plans for their golf outings in October and of these two the Angels have to be the most disappointed. Oakland who trails Los Angeles by just one-game would love to take this series and drop the Angels into the AL West basement. The A's will start Sean Manaea (6-9, 4.03 ERA) who is 0-1 against the Angels who will start Jered Weaver (12-12, 5.20) is 1-0 against the A's this season. I look for the slate to be even between these two after tonights contest. Take OAKLAND! |
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09-25-16 | Rangers v. A's -105 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 55 m | Show |
Texas at Oakland 4:05 ET Athletics over Rangers- The Athletics have moved to the favorite in this match-up between two polar opposite clubs. Texas who has won their last two games and are 29 games over .500 is underdog to the A's who are 22-games under .500. This falls into the 'there is something rotten in Denmark' category. The Rangers clinched the AL West on Friday and are now looking to finish the season with their regular starters getting rest and staying healthy. Colby Lewis (6-3, 3.40 ERA) starts for Texas and he has struggled of late failing to complete six innings in any of his past three starts. Jharel Cotton (1-0, 1.50) starts for Oakland and he has allowed just one run in each of his three starts allowing just four hits at home in 12.1 innings. Take OAKLAND! |
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09-23-16 | Nationals v. Pirates -108 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
Washington at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Nationals- Washington is on the cusp of clinching the NL East as their magic number is two which means they can be crowned champs within 24-hours. Tonight the Nationals will start Gio Gonzalez (11-10, 4.48 ERA) who owns a 4-0 record with a 2.81 ERA in seven career starts against Pittsburgh. The Pirates will start Jameson Taillon (4-4, 3.39) who has permitted three earned runs or less in 11 of his 12 starts. If the Nationals play to the script it should take them an extra day or two to clinch. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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09-21-16 | Blue Jays -111 v. Mariners | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -111 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
Toronto at Seattle 3:40 ET Blue Jays over Mariners- Felix 'The King' Hernandez (11-6, 3.79 ERA) the Mariners mainstay of the pitching staff has had the worst four-game stretch of his career getting pounded three times while posting an ERA of 7.65. Meanwhile, Aaron Sanchez (13-2, 3.17) is taking the mound for the first time since September aa when he was blaster for six runs in 3 2/3 innings. Hernandez is 7-6 with a 4.30 ERA in 15 career appearances while Sanchez is 2-0 with a 1.86 ERA against Seattle. Toronto bats are just bigger and they post a needed win today. Take the BLUE JAYS! |
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09-17-16 | Cardinals v. Giants -125 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -125 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
St. Louis at San Francisco 9:05 ET Giants over Cardinals- After having posted the worse record in the National after the All-Star break the Giants have finally put something together taking down St. Louis who has now lost five of their last six. The Cardinals have hit a slump having scored three runs or fewer in eight of their last 15 games and will up against Jeff Samardzija (11-10, 4.07 ERA) who is 4-4 with a 4.61 ERA against St. Louis. Mike Leake (9-10, 4.60) starts for the Red-Birds and is 5-2 but with a career ERA of 5.02 against the Giants and it won't be enough. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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09-16-16 | Dodgers -140 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 ET Dodgers over Diamondbacks- The Arizona Diamondbacks have won four straight and have their best pitcher Zack Greinke (12-6, 4.54 ERA) on the mound and they are a huge underdog at home. Greinke has lost back-to-back starts surrendering five homers and eight runs in 4 2/3 innings in his starts against the Dodgers 10 days ago. Kenta Maeda (14-9, 3.28) L.A. Starter is 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA in five starts against Arizona and is 8-4 with a 3.26 ERA on the road this season. Take the DODGERS! |
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09-16-16 | Rays -107 v. Orioles | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 ET Rays over Orioles- Tampa Bay's Chris Archer (8-18, 4.05 ERA) has to be the hard luck pitcher of the year as his MLB high 18 losses when you consider he has allowed three runs or fewer in nine of his last 10 starts. Baltimore will start Unabldo Jimenez (7-11, 5.98) who has posted a 3.42 ERA since the All-Star break and is 5-2 with a 2.89 ERA in seven career starts against the Rays. With these numbers one would think Baltimore should be a stronger favorite but Tampa Bay has won their last three and are playing the roll of spoilers. Take the RAYS! |
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09-13-16 | Rangers v. Astros -125 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -125 | 11 h 36 m | Show |
Texas at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Rangers- The Rangers defeated Houston for the 14th time in 17 meetings in 12 innings last night and now leads Seattle by 9 ½ games in the AL West while the Astros who have dropped five of their last six games have fallen 3 ½ games behind Baltimore for the second AL Wild Card spot. It might get worse for Houston tonight as Texas will start A.J. Griffin (7-4, 4.92 ERA) who is 5-0 with a 4.54 ERA in six career starts against the Astros. But, this time around the Astros respond and get the victory. Take HOUSTON! |
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09-12-16 | Marlins v. Braves -105 | Top | 7-12 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Miami at Atlanta 7:10 ET Braves over Marlins- Miami blew any shot they thought they might have had getting into the NL playoffs as they dropped 10 of 11 before winning 2-of-3 over the weekend. The are five-games behind the New York Mets for the second wild card but have lost eight of 12 against Atlanta. The Braves will start Mike Foltynewicz (8-5, 4.16 ERA) who is 4-0 in his last seven starts and is 1-0 lifetime against the Marlins. Miami starter Andrew Cashner (5-11, 4.77) who has more issues about waring a beard then he does about winning games will take it on the chin tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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09-09-16 | Mets v. Braves +110 | Top | 6-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
New York Mets at Atlanta 7:35 ET Braves over Mets- The strength of the New York Mets is their pitching staff well at least it used to be as injuries have wrecked their rotation. Tonight Robert Gsellman (2-1, 2.87 ERA) starts in place of Jake deGrom and he was not effective in Double and Triple A where he was a combined 4-9 with a 3.99 ERA. Atlanta is 23-28 since the All-Star break and will start Julio Teheran (5-9 3.01) who is 6-3 with a 2.40 ERA lifetime against the Mets including 1-0 this season. Take ATLANTA! |
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09-08-16 | Rangers v. Mariners -113 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 12 h 18 m | Show |
Texas at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Rangers- The Mariners who have won just four of their last 15 games have scored 29 runs in winning two-of-three from the Rangers. Texas meanwhile holds an 8 ½ game lead over Houston in the Al West while Seattle trails Baltimore by five games for the second Wild Card spot in the AL. It seem rather strange that the Mariners could open the favorite as their starter Taijuan Walker (4-10, 4.60 ERA) and is 0-4 with a 9.55 ERA in his last five starts and his mound foe for the Rangers will be Derek Holland (7-6, 4.57) who is 12-5 lifetime against Seattle. The 'number' are a;; one-sided and yet the Mariners got the odds. Take SEATTLE! |
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09-07-16 | Phillies v. Marlins -121 | Top | 0-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Phillies- The Marlins have lost 10 of their last 11 games to fall six-games behind St. Louis for the final NL Wild Card spot but are lifted by the return of Giancarlo Stanton. The Marlins averaged just 3.2 runs per contest with Stanton and his return is greatly welcomed. Miami will start Andrew Cashner (4-11, 5.00 ERA) who is 0-4 with a 5.57 ERA since coming over from the Padres and is 2-1 lifetime against Philadelphia. Justin Bour also return to action for the Marlins and it's just enough to get them going. Take MIAMI! |
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09-02-16 | Diamondbacks -110 v. Rockies | Top | 7-14 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 50 m | Show |
Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET Diamondbacks over Rockies- The 'Mile-High' air always helps the hitters in Colorado as the Rockies continue to pepper the ball at home scoring 23 runs against the Dodgers taking two-of-three. With Jorge De La Rosa (8-7, 5.09 ERA) starting for the home club and posting a lifetime 10-8 record with a 3.10 ERA and yet he is an underdog at home. That just doesn't seem right as Arizona will start Robbie Ray (7-12, 4.28) who is 1-1 with a 4.10 ERA lifetime against Colorado. Number don't lie...Take ARIZONA! |
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08-27-16 | Indians -135 v. Rangers | Top | 0-7 | Loss | -135 | 13 h 32 m | Show |
Cleveland at Texas 8:05 ET Indians over Rangers- The Indians who had lost three straight got back on track with a dominating 12-1 win over Texas last night (Power Play winner) gathering 17 hits in rout. Tonight they will start Carlos Carrasco (9-6, 3.12 ERA) who is off his best performance of the season striking out nine in eight innings against Oakland on Monday. Texas who leads the AL West by 6 ½ games are just 7-16 in their last 23 games against Cleveland and only 2-6 in their last eight against them as hosts. The Rangers will start A.J. Griffin ( 5-3, 4.68) who has allowed 11 runs in his last two starts and is 0-1 against the Tribe. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-26-16 | Indians -127 v. Rangers | Top | 12-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
Cleveland at Texas 8:05 ET Indians over Rangers- The clubs with the two best records in the American League go at it once again in Texas tonight off the Rangers 9-0 win Thursday over the Indians. Cleveland's former Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber (13-8, 3.13 ERA) is 5-0 with a 1.78 ERA in his last eight starts with 57 strikeouts. Texas meanwhile will start Martin Perez (8-9, 4.27) who has been outstanding at home going 7-1 with a 2.36 ERA but was pounded by the Indians in his last appearance against them surrendering seven runs in just three innings. Tonight's reversal has the Tribe winning. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-25-16 | Royals v. Marlins -109 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 10 m | Show |
Kansas City at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Royals- Like 'ships passing in the night' Thursdays starters in Miami are headed in opposite directions. Kansas City's Edinson Volquez (9-10, 5.04 ERA) has had five straight rough outings going 1-2 with a 7.16 ERA allowing 26 runs, 41 hits and six homers. But, Volquez has been outstanding against the Marlins posting a 6-0 record with a 1.64 ERA last pitching against them in 2014. Hard throwing Tom Koehler (9-8, 3.82) has been dominating of late going 3-0 with a 1.62 ERA in his last six starts surrendering just 26 hits in his last 39 innings. Tonight it's MIAMI! |
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08-24-16 | Giants v. Dodgers -128 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 15 h 55 m | Show |
San Francisco at Los Angeles 10:10 ET Dodgers over Giants- The first place Dodgers are looking for some pitching help as veteran Rich Hill (9-3, 2.25 ERA) who was acquired from Oakland August 1 is making his L.A. debut as the Dodgers staff has three starters on the DL. San Francisco has hit the skids since the All-Star break winning just 11 of 35 contests including losses in their last three. (Johnny Cueto (14-3, 2.90) has been outstanding for the Giants but is just 4-5 with a 3.06 ERA in 11 career starts against the Dodgers. San Francisco has dropped 7-of-9 overall and are 1-7 this season at Los Angeles. Take the DODGERS! |
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08-23-16 | Red Sox v. Rays -113 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -113 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
Boston at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Red Sox- The Red Sox have shown their young talent all season and are in the thick of the AL East Division race winning nine of their last 11. Their weak link on the mound is Clay Buchholz (4-9, 5.42 ERA) is making his third start since his return to the rotation from the bullpen and he is 8-7 with a 2.63 ERA lifetime against Tampa Bay. The Rays will start Chris Archer (7-16, 4.18) who has had a terrible season but has had five quality starts in his last six appearances but is 0-3 with an 8.10 ERA this season against Boston. The Rays have won six of their last eight and tonight they surprise. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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08-22-16 | Astros v. Pirates -147 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -147 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
Houston at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Astros- This line is awfully high when you consider that the Pirates have just lost three straight st home and are up against Houston who just swept the Orioles in Baltimore. The reason just might be the performances of the Astros' Doug Fister (11-8, 3.76 ERA) who has been ruffed up in his last two starts surrendering nine runs in his last 11 innings. Maybe the factor is that Pittsburgh is 14-5 in the last 19 meetings with Houston. Jameson Taillon (3-2, 3.00) has had six straight quality starts and wins here. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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08-21-16 | Dodgers -123 v. Reds | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 5 h 20 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Cincinnati 1:10 ET Dodgers over Reds- The Dodgers who have run down the Giants for first place in the NL West have lost three in a row and have fallen back to one-half game behind their hated rival. Los Angeles will start rookie Julio Urias (3-2, 4.41 ERA) to give Kenta Maeda and Scott Kazmir extra rest. The Dodgers were out-hit 18-3 on Saturday are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings and believe it or not the Reds are an unbelievable 15-38 in their last 53 Sunday games and will bounce back with a win today. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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08-20-16 | Yankees v. Angels -124 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -124 | 13 h 14 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Angels 9:35 ET Angels over Yankees- With the youth movement in full force the Yankees are actually beginning to think of a run at a Wild Card spot. Believe me it will not happen, The Yankees have just too much dead-weight with the likes of McCann, Gardner and Ellsbury in the line-up for years to come. New York will go to Luis Cessa (2-0, 5.30 ERA) who will be making his first MLB start who was blasted for five runs and five hits in three innings of relief work Sunday. L.A. Will start Ricky Nolasco (4-10, 5.13) who is 1-1 lifetime against the Yankees. Today it's the ANGELS! |
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08-19-16 | A's +101 v. White Sox | Top | 9-0 | Win | 101 | 12 h 23 m | Show |
Oakland at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET A's over White Sox- Chicago's James Shields (5-14, 5.78 ERA) with a quarter of the season to go has a chance to be a 20-game loser this season as he is now 3-7 with a 7.34 ERA in 13 starts for Chicago. Oakland who is struggling offensively scoring three or fewer runs in nine of their last 13 contests will start Kendall Graveman (8-8, 4.37) who is 0-1 lifetime against the White Sox but this is more of a play against Shields who has allowed 21 runs and 25 hits (six homers) in his last 9 1/3 innings. Take OAKLAND! |
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08-18-16 | Mariners v. Angels -105 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 14 h 5 m | Show |
Seattle at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Mariners- Things are so bad for the L.A. Angels that rumors are circulating that Mike Trout is expendable. They have lost 12 of their last 13 while the Mariners have won eight of their last 10. Seattle finishes their seven game road trip tonight and will start Hisashi Iwakuma (14-7, 3.84 ERA) who is 8-3 with a 2.86 ERA lifetime against the Angels. So why with Matt Shoemaker (6-13, 4.22) on the hill for Los Angeles did they 'open' the favorite in Las Vegas. Shoemaker has lost four of his last five starts and is 3-4 with a 3.91 ERA lifetime against Seattle. This tells me it's LOS ANGELES! |
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08-16-16 | Nationals -122 v. Rockies | Top | 2-6 | Loss | -122 | 13 h 41 m | Show |
Washington at Colorado 8:40 ET Nationals over Rockies- The Rockies who suffered their fourth straight loss to Washington Monday have the 'hottest' hitter in baseball in Charlie Blackmon who is the reigning NL Player of the Week. He has hit nine homers and has driven in 15 runs in his last 10 games. Chad Bettis (10-6, 5.27 ERA) has to be the luckiest pitcher in baseball having gone unbeaten in his last seven starts despite surrendering 11 hits per nine innings pitched with a 1.47 WHIP. The Nationals have enjoyed their trips to the 'Mile-High City' as they are 7-2 in their last nine meetings there. Take WASHINGTON! |
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08-15-16 | Mets v. Diamondbacks -111 | Top | 6-10 | Win | 100 | 14 h 17 m | Show |
N.Y. Mets at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Mets- The Mets like the Royals are finding it more difficult to overcome the let-down after playing in the World Series last fall. New York will start All-star Bartolo Colon (10-6, 3.35 ERA) who pitched against the D'backs just six days ago in Citi-Field is 0-1 with a 3.20 ERA lifetime against Arizona. The Mets are just one-game over .500 and don't have the 'bats' to make-up for their pitching failures. Arizona will start Robbie Ray (5-11, 4.57) who has pitched seven scoreless innings in two of his last three starts and has 12 scoreless innings against the Mets this season. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-14-16 | Tigers v. Rangers -105 | Top | 7-0 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 52 m | Show |
Detroit at Texas 3:05 ET Rangers over Tigers- Michael Fulmer (9-3, 2.43 ERA) was the piece of the puzzle that came over to Detroit from the Mets for Yolanis Cespedes a trade that has worked for both clubs. Fulmer suffered his first loss in eight weeks last time out but only surrendered two runs in seven innings at Seattle on Monday. Texas will start A.J. Griffin (5-1, 4.48) and they play well behind him winning nine of his 13 starts including his last three outings. The Rangers love playing on Sunday's as they are 12-2 on the final day of the week this season. Take TEXAS! |
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08-12-16 | Rays -108 v. Yankees | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 58 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York 7:05 ET Rays over Yankees- The 'noise' surrounding this contest with center around Alex Rodriquez playing his final game for the Yankees as New York hosts Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium. If he makes an appearance tonight Rodriguez will need at least one hit to finish above .200 as he is at .199 after his 0-4 last night in Boston. New York will start CC Sabathia (6-9, 4.18 ERA) who has had just one quality start in the last nine outings going 1-5 in that stretch. CC as a matter of fact is just 1-6 with a 4.82 ERA at home in nine starts and is 13-14 lifetime against the Rays. Tampa will start Chris Archer (6-15, 4.26) who has suffered the most losses in MLB is 5-3 with a 2.13 ERA in 11 career starts against New York including 3-1 with a 2.18 ERA at Yankee Stadium. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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08-10-16 | Indians v. Nationals -130 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Cleveland at Washington 4:05 ET Nationals over Indians- The Nationals who have a comfortable lead (6½ games) in the NL East have gone into a bit of a mini slump of late scoring just three runs in their last three games. This afternoon things don't appear the be any easier as they face the AL's Central Division leaders in the Cleveland Indians who shut down the Nationals yesterday 3-1. Josh Tomlin (11-4, 3.81 ERA) who is making his first career start against Washington is 7-2 with a 3.43 ERA in 13 inter-league starts will take the hill for the Tribe against the Nats Gio Gonzalez (7-9, 4.13) who is 5-0 with a 1.07 ERA in eight career starts against the Indians. Believe it or not Washington is 16-4 in Gonzalezs' last 20 Wednesday starts (What is that exactly) and do it again today. Take the NATIONALS! |
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08-09-16 | Tigers v. Mariners -103 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 14 h 25 m | Show |
Detroit at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Tigers- The Mariner have won four straight and are 6-2 on their current homestand as they moved to within 2½ games of a Wild Card berth. In place of the injured Jordan Zimmermann Detroit will start Daniel Norris (1-0, 4.85 ERA) who was recalled from Triple-A in late June and has no record against the Mariners while Wade LeBlanc (1-0, 4.31) who has no record against the Tigers will start for the home team. LeBlanc is 1-0 with a 2.88 ERA in four home starts while facing Detroit for the first time. Take SEATTLE! |
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08-08-16 | Tigers v. Mariners -107 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 15 h 21 m | Show |
Detroit at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Tigers- Very quietly the Detroit Tigers have moved into a tie for a AL Wild Card spot as they have won 10 of their last 12 and are 27-15 in their last 42 contests. A good part of their resurgence has been the development of Michael Fulmer (9-2, 2.42 ERA) who has been impressive away from home going 7-2 with a 2.88 ERA. The Tigers have won the last seven games that Fulmer has started and are 15-2 overall in his starts. Seattle will start Hisashi Iwakuma (12-7, 3.99) is 31-18 with a 3.23 ERA in his career at Safeco Field and are now 15-6 when Shawn O'Malley starts at shortstop. Take the MARINERS! |
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08-07-16 | Giants v. Nationals +102 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 102 | 6 h 51 m | Show |
San Francisco at Washington 1:35 ET Nationals over Giants- The Giants who most thought would make a second half push have sputtered since the All-Star break winning only six of their last 20 games including their 7-1 win Saturday. Madison Bumgarner (10-6, 2.25 ERA) who is winless in for starts is off his worst start of the year as the Phillies knocked him around for 10 hits and eight runs in five innings. Yet San Francisco has a two-game lead in the NL West and are 7-3 against the Nats in their last 10 meetings. Washington will satrt Tanner Roark (11-6, 3.02) is 5-1 over bis last seven turns and has a 2.79 ERA at home. Take WASHINGTON! |
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08-06-16 | Blue Jays -131 v. Royals | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -131 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
Toronto at Kansas City 7:15 ET Royals over Blue Jays- On paper this looks like a potential classic pitching dual as tonight's starters in Kansas City have a combined record of 18-2. The numbers are only getting better for Royals starter Danny Duffy (7-1, 2.98 ERA) who struck out a franchise and career high 16 batters with a no-hit bid into the eighth inning in a 3-0 win over Tampa Bay last time out. Toronto will start Aaron Sanchez (11-1, 2.71) who has won 10 straight decisions and is 7-0 on the road. Duffy despite his impressive stats is just 1-3 against the Blue Jays yielding 16 runs on 23 hits and 17 walks in 21 innings. Add that the Royals are 8-21 in their last 29. and the Jays are 20-8 their last 28 overall. Take TORONTO! |
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08-05-16 | Orioles v. White Sox -102 | Top | 7-5 | Loss | -102 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
Baltimore at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET White Sox over Orioles- The AL East Division leading Orioles have dropped six of their last nine and have been terrible on the road winning just two of their last nine. Baltimore will start Yovani Gallardo (3-3, 5.70 ERA) who has allowed more hits then innings pitched and that's a no-no. He does have a 5-2 lifetime record against the White Sox but is 0-2 with a 5.63 ERA in his last six starts. Chicago's starter Miguel Gonzalez (2-5, 4.06) was released by Baltimore after spring training but has pitched at least six innings in all of his six July starts. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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08-04-16 | Mets v. Yankees -127 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -127 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
NY Mets at NY Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Mets- The year's 'Subway Series' has taken on a new spirit as the pennant contending Mets are falling fast losing six of their last eight while the 'fire sale' play out the string Yankees are 7-2 in their last nine home games. All-Star Bartolo Colon (9-6, 3.58 ERA) who has two inter-league wins this season is 4-6 lifetime against the Yankees and teammate Yoenis Cespedes was placed on the DL after last night's game. The Yankees will start Nathan Eovaldi (9-7, 4.78) has been effective since returning to the starting rotation winning two of three. Take the YANKEES! |
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08-03-16 | Rangers v. Orioles -105 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
Texas at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Rangers- It was a year ago when the Rangers picked up Cole Hamels (12-2, 2.84 ERA) at the trade deadline and he has paid dividends this season as Texas has the best record in the AL. This season's trade deadline acquisitions Jonathan Lucroy and Carlos Beltran were a combined 0-for-6 with three strikeouts last night. The Orioles own the best home record in MLB with 38 wins while the Rangers are 4-11 in their last 15 road games and 3-8 in their last 11 meetings in Baltimore. Take the ORIOLES! |
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08-02-16 | Marlins -115 v. Cubs | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
Miami at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Marlins over Cubs- The Cubs who hit a dry spot before the All-star game have reeled off 11 wins in their 17 games since the break as their pitching has been outstanding not allowing a run in their last 18 innings. Chicago has the best home and overall record in the 'Majors' and yet the are an underdog at home and have Jason Hammel (10-5, 3.23 ERA) starting tonight against Miami's Jose Fernandez (12-5, 2.79). We are all aware of how effective Fernandez has been in his young career but to be favored her raises an eyebrow. However, Hammel is 2-5 with a 3.97 ERA against the Marlins losing on June 26. It's too strange to pass...take MIAMI! |
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08-01-16 | Royals v. Rays -112 | Top | 3-0 | Loss | -112 | 12 h 44 m | Show |
Kansas City at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Royals- Two of the more disappointing Al clubs clash in Tampa Bay where the Rays will host the World Series champion Kansas City Royals. Currently these two are moving in opposite directions as the Royals have lost their last four and Tampa has won their last four. KC is now 7-19 in their last 26 overall and 16-35 in their last 51 road games although they are 23-6 in their last 29 meetings against the Rays. Danny Duffy (6-1, 3.22 ERA) has won five straight decisions is 1-1 lifetime against Tampa while Chris Archer (5-14, 4.42) is 0-3 lifetime against KC. This time it all turns...take TAMPA BAY! |
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07-30-16 | White Sox v. Twins -115 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 7:10 ET Twins over White Sox- The White Sox got off to s quick start when the season opnened but baseball is the longest of all major sports and they have fallen hard and currently have won just seven of their last 26 games against American League competition. Chicago had won eight of nine in this series before last night 2-1 loss and will start Miguel Gonzalez (2-5, 4.28 ERA) who is 1-2 with a 5.94 ERA against the Twins. Tommy Milone (3-3, 4,97) will start for Minnesota and he is 4-1 with a 2,75 ERA versus Chicago. Take the TWINS! |
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07-29-16 | Yankees v. Rays -114 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Yankees- The Yankees are about to close their best month of the season and will be playing against the club with the worst home record (19-30) in the American League. Tampa Bay has had the worst of seasons but will be starting their 'best' in Jake Odorizzi (4-5, 4.10 ERA) who has a major league with 12 no-decisions and is 3-5 lifetime against New York. Ivan Nova (7-5, 4.65) who has spent a portion of this season at Triple-A has surrendered more hits then innings pitched and that is a recipe for disaster. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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07-28-16 | Orioles v. Twins -110 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Baltimore at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over Orioles- The Baltimore Orioles have the best record in the American League despite their two home losses to the lowly Rockies but still have the best home record (37-16) in baseball. Minnesota misses on the worst home record in the AL by one-game to the Rays. The Orioles have had problems on the road at 21-26 and will start their weak link Ubaldo Jimenez (5-9, 7.38 ERA) on the hill although he is 5-3 lifetime against the Twins. Minnesota will start Kyle Gibson (3-6, 4.67) who is 1-1 against Baltimore. This time it's the TWINS! |
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07-27-16 | Yankees v. Astros -122 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 23 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Yankees- In the mist of a 'fire-sale' the Yankees have won three straight and eight of their last 10 contests. New York has done it with front line pitching that has allowed only 17 runs in that span. Houston who had won 22 of 30 before the Yanks come to town are 21-8 in their last 29 home games with four solo homers in the first two games of this series, while New York is just 23-26 on the road. The Bronx Bombers will use Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 3.00 ERA) who is 0-1 versus Houston while Lance McCullers (5-4, 3.33) who is 4-2 with a 2.37 ERA in eight home starts. Take HOUSTON! |
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07-26-16 | Diamondbacks v. Brewers -113 | Top | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show |
Arizona at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Diamondbacks- The starting pitchers for both side leave plenty to be desired as they have a combine ERA over 11 runs per game. Arizona will have Patrick Corbin (4-9, 5.23 ERA) who is winless in his last five starts with three straight losses. Matt Garza (1-4, 5.94) has dropped his last four starts with an 8.41 ERA in that stretch surrendering 31 hits in 20 innings. But, Garza is 5-2 with a 2.70 ERA in eight career games against the D'Backs. Arizona is 7-19 in their last 26 and 1-8 in their last nine road games. Take the BREWERS! |