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09-26-20 | Brewers -110 v. Cardinals | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
Milwaukee at St. Louis 7:05 ET Brewers over Cardinals- St. Louis will be playing only 58 games two short of a full season of 60 and they need one more win to secure a playoff berth. So, needing one win they send Adam Wainwright (5-2, 3.05 ERA) to the hill and he has been victimized before at home in the last two weeks and this time it won't be his doing. Brandon Woodruff (2-5, 3.43) is measured to be the third hardest thrower in baseball and with 81 K's in 65 innings and with only 53 hits allowed he is showing it be, even without wins. Let's face it the Brewers didn't help him win games as weak hitting (team BA .225) and poor fielding did him in record wise. In a must game or they are out. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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09-25-20 | Cubs -152 v. White Sox | Top | 10-0 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox 6:10 ET Cubs over White Sox- The NL Central leading Cubs are hosting their cross town rival the Chicago White Sox. Both clubs are struggled of late losing a combined 11 of 13 after having qualified for the playoffs with the White having lost their last five. The Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 games but will send Yu Darvish (7-3, 2.22 ERA) who is 2-1 versus the White Sox with 38 K's in 32 innings. The White Sox will start Dylan Cease (5-3, 3.52) who is 0-3 with a 4.71 ERA against the Cubs but they are 0-5 in their last five games against righty starters. The Cubs are also 5-2 in their last seven as road favorites. Take CUBS! |
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09-24-20 | White Sox v. Indians -132 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland 6:10 ET Indians over White Sox- Chicago was sitting pretty with the best record in the AL and then they clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2008 and have lost four straight and six of their last eight games. Dallas Keuchel (6-2, 2.04 ERA) will get his final start of the irregular season and he is 4-1 with a 2.79 ERA in eight career appearance es against the Indians. Cleveland will start righty Zach Plesac (4-2, 1.85) who is 1-0 with 18 strikeouts in 14 innings against the White Sox this season. The Indians have won the last five meetings and are 45-22 in the last 67 in Cleveland. Take the INDIANS! |
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09-23-20 | Cardinals v. Royals +121 | Top | 3-12 | Win | 121 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
St. Louis at Kansas City 8:05 ET Royals over Cardinals- It took until September 22 for the Royals to be eliminated from the MLB post-season probably at least a month later than what would have happened during a full season. St. Louis who has eight games to play in the next five days will start Carlos Martinez (0-2, 8.40 ERA) who allowed five runs in his last start against Pittsburgh (only one earned). Kansas City will start Danny Duffy (3-4, 5.01) who has not faced the Cards this season but is 2-1 with a 3.91 ERA in his career. Take the ROYALS! |
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09-23-20 | Rays v. Mets +151 | Top | 8-5 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Rays- Tampa Bay who has the best record in the AL needs just one more win or Yankees loss to clinch the AL East their first title since 2010. Tyler Glasgow (4-1, 4.21 ERA) who has won four straight decisions will get the start for the Rays and he is 0-2 with a 7.07 ERA on two starts against the Mets. New York who still has a 'puncher's' chance for the playoffs will send Michael Wacha (1-3, 6.75) to the hill who tossed four scoreless innings in his last outing. In a surprise the Mets delay the Rays celebration. Take NEW YORK M-E-T-S! |
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09-22-20 | Rays v. Mets +125 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 125 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Rays- Tampa Bay has the most wins in the AL and need just one more win to clinch their first Division title in 10 years. The Rays will start Blake Snell (4-1, 3.05 ERA) who has faced New York once before shutting them out for 7.1 innings winning 3-0 in his only appearance against the Mets. New York will start Seth Lugo (2-3, 4.34) who had the shortest start of his career giving up six runs in 1.2 innings and is looking to recover here as they Mets actually lead the majors in batting average (.273) and on-base-percentage (.351) and score enough to win here. Take the M-E-T-S! |
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09-21-20 | White Sox v. Indians -111 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland 6:10 ET Indians over White Sox- Since ending an eight-game losing streak Cleveland has won 3-of-4 and needs just two wins to get back into the MLB Playoffs. The Indians will start Aaron Civale (3-5, 3.80 ERA) who hasn't won in his last five starts going 0-3 while Chicago has clinched their playoff spot their first post-season appearance since 2008. Dane Dunning (2-0, 2.33) take the mound for the Sox and they are 5-0 in his five starts. Despite having the best record in the AL Chicago is just 1-5 as road underdogs and only 7-16 in their last 23 games in Cleveland. Take the INDIANS! |
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09-20-20 | White Sox v. Reds -125 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 2 h 20 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 1:10 ET Reds over White Sox- Chicago has won 8 of 10 and are headed to the MLB Playoffs for the first time since 2008 and believe me they do belong. Cincinnati who buried themselves early had their six game winning streak stopped yesterday by the White Sox 5-0 and have won 10 of 15. Dylan Cease (5-2, 3.20 ERA) get the nod for Chicago and he hasn't gone beyond six innings in 10 starts while Michael Lorenzen (2-1, 4.56) earned his second straight start after making his first start since 2018. White Sox are 8-22 against inter-league righties and the Reds are 6-2 as inter-league favorites. Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-19-20 | Twins -130 v. Cubs | Top | 8-1 | Win | 100 | 20 h 34 m | Show |
Minnesota at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET Twins over Cubs- Sometimes you see a game that for whatever reason doesn't seem right. That's how I felt a first glance into this matchup. I mean Minnesota is not the same team away (11-16) from Target Field as they are 20-5 at home. The NL Central leading Cubs starting Alec (No-Hit) Mills (5-3, 3.93 ERA)who is making his his start since his historic outing against the Brewers, in his last two starts he has 15 shutout innings and just four hits allowed. With those 'numbers' and his team leading the division by 3-games he's pitching at home and he and the Cubs are underdogs to Michael Pineda (1-0, 3.57) and the Twins. I guess? Pineda is making his four start two good and last Sunday he was banged around a bit by the Indians. This time out he gets it right! Take MINNESOTA! |
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09-18-20 | White Sox v. Reds -113 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over White Sox- It has been over 10 years (2008) since the White Sox made the MLB playoffs but with the expanded forum and the best record in the American league they are destined to make the playoffs this season. Cincinnati has started to play better (if not too late) and are now 1-game under .500. Chicago will give rookie Jonathan Stiever (0-0, 2.45 ERA) will get his second career start while the Reds who has won four straight will send Tejay Antone (0-2, 2.76) to the mound and he has 37 strikeouts in just 29 innings while allowing just 17 hits. Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-17-20 | Mets +111 v. Phillies | Top | 10-6 | Win | 111 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Mets over Phillies- The Phillies blew a 4-0 lead yesterday and once again dropped to 24-24 and will start their most effective hurler to date this season in Aaron Nola (5-3, 2.40 ERA) who will take the hill. New York will start Seth Lugo (2-3, 2.63) and he aside from deGrom has been the Mets best hurler. The Mets have won five of their last seven start against right-handers and while the Phillies are 1-4 in their last five and 2-7 in their last nine starts against righties. Take M-E-T-S! |
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09-16-20 | Indians -106 v. Cubs | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 22 m | Show |
Cleveland at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET Indians over Cubs- Chicago has a comfortable lead in the NL Central as no other team in the division is even at .500 and they are on a three game winning streak. Cleveland meanwhile has dropped into third place in the AL Central by losing their last seven games. Okay, here we go again, that that look right, well maybe if you check out what former Cy Young Award winner Cubs starter Jon Lester (2-2, 5.05 ERA) who after a quick start has faltered and despite throwing six shutout innings his last time out has and ERA of 6.14 in his last three starts. Indians starter Aaron Civale (3-5, 3.88) is making his first career start against Chicago and is looking for his first win in five starts and he gets it here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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09-16-20 | Cardinals v. Brewers -151 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -151 | 6 h 42 m | Show |
St. Louis at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Cardinals- I would consider using this side (Milwaukee) in a much 'higher' rated spot if not for the shit that is going on. To start with, I like the pitching matchup but, with this being a double-header you can never really be sure what you are going to get. Managers use two distinct and different line-ups to share playing time among the roster and you never really know who's playing which game. Also, I would always prefer to play my game first as things change after a win or loss and mid sets change game to game. If you can get this match-up in game one the Brewers are worth a shot against a fading Wainwright. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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09-16-20 | A's v. Rockies -121 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -121 | 3 h 25 m | Show |
Oakland at Colorado 3:10 ET Rockies over A's- So much for the Colorado home field advantage as they are 11-14 at home an actually have a better road record this season. Tonight, the Rockies will start German Marquez (2-5, 4.35 ERA) who is 2-0 against the A's with one win this season and he has 16 K's in 13.2 innings. AL West leading Oakland will start Mike Fiers (5-2, 5.06) has received great support from his mates in nine starts. The A's are 0-6 in the last six meetings and 0-4 at Colorado. Overall the Rockies are 61-27 when home favorites. Take COLORADO! |
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09-15-20 | Mets -126 v. Phillies | Top | 1-4 | Loss | -126 | 7 h 56 m | Show |
New York Mets at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Mets over Philadelphia- The Phillies are at 23-23 with 14 games left to play have been hit hard by injuries and currently are playing with five position starters. They have lost five of seven and will start former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta (3-4, 5.54 ERA) who has struggled this season and is 5-5 in 15 career starts against the Mets. New York will start former Cy Young hurler Rick Porcello (1-4, 6.07) who is 3-3 verses the Phillies and he has been posted as the favorite on the road. That is the key here. Take NEW YORK METS! |
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09-14-20 | Phillies v. Marlins -125 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Miami 4:10 ET Marlins over Phillies- Okay, here's the scenario it is now September 14th and one of bigger favorites in the NL East Philadelphia trails Miami by a game in the loss column. Think of what I just stated 'Miami has a lead over the Phillies with just 16-games to go.' The former 'Whiz Kids' will start Vince Velasquez (0-0, 5.85 ERA) who made one start two weeks ago and game up four runs in three winnings. The Marlins will start Pablo Lopez (3-4, 4.50) who is 0-1 lifetime against the Phillies but has 40 strikeouts in 40 innings and gets the win here. Take MIAMI! |
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09-13-20 | Cubs v. Brewers -128 | Top | 12-0 | Loss | -128 | 3 h 17 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 2:10 ET Brewers over Cubs- Okay well, we have split the first two in this series with the Brewers and come back again. Milwaukee knows time is running out as they are 20-23 with 17 games remaining. Alec Mills (4-3, 4.74 ERA) the Chicago starter is off his best game of the season and will be facing Adrian Houser (1-4, 5.48) who has struggled in his last two appearances failing to reach five innings. Milwaukee is 12-5 in their last 17 games at home. Take BREWERS! |
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09-12-20 | Indians -112 v. Twins | Top | 4-8 | Loss | -112 | 19 h 42 m | Show |
Cleveland at Minnesota 8:05 ET Indians over Twins- I've got to believe that I have the correct tempo for this series playing against Bieber yesterday and on Zach Plesac (3-1, 1.32 ERA) today. Sometimes it is a matter of numbers and how they swing. Runs have been scarce between these two hurlers and it might not get any better here as Rich Hill (1-1, 3.86) has allowed just 19 hits in 21 innings. Plesac has been off the charts allowing only 23 hits in 34 innings with a K for each inning with only two walks and a WHIP of 0.74. Take CLEVELAND! |
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09-11-20 | Reds -120 v. Cardinals | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 ET Reds over Cardinals- Boy, I know that 'we' have had a rough 10 days with MLB but this one makes no sense what-so-ever. Can somebody explain to me how Adam Wainwright (4-0, 2.68 ERA) can be an underdog at home. Here is Cincinnati six games under .500 starting Luis Castillo (1-5, 3.95) and are favored on the road in St. Louis. He is 3-4 with a 4.29 ERA in 10 career starts against the Red Birds and Wainwright is 10-12 with a 5.14 ERA in 33 career starts against the Reds. The Cards are 36-17 against Cincy and have their 'best' on the mound and are a dog...'Don't Make Sense' to me...Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-10-20 | Reds -128 v. Cubs | Top | 5-8 | Loss | -128 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs- 8:15 ET Reds over Cubs- Two day's ago I got ambushed with the Reds as the Cubs prevailed 3-0 and after upsetting Yu Darvish yesterday I'm back with Cincinnati. This is mostly because of starter Sonny Gray (5-2, 3.19 ERA) and he is off one of his worst career appearances.allowing six runs against the Cardinals getting only two outs. Gray is 4-2 with a 2.38 ERA in seven career starts against Chicago with 50 K's in just 40 innings. The first-place Cubs have lost five of its last eight games and are 18-38 in their last 56 when underdogs. Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-08-20 | Reds -103 v. Cubs | Top | 0-3 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET Reds over Cubs- With 18 games left in the 'regular' season the Cubs have a 2.5-game lead over St. Louis while Cincinnati trails by 5.5-games. Today, Chicago will start Alec Mills (3-3, 5.50 ERA) who is 2-0 lifetime against the Reds while he will face Tyler Mahle (1-1, 3.90) who is 1-1 lifetime against Chicago. Mahle has been outstanding allowing just 20 hits in 30 innings with 35 strikeouts with a 1.07 WHIP. Mills has surrendered eight homers in seven starts and falls short today. Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-07-20 | Diamondbacks +109 v. Giants | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
Arizona at San Francisco 8:05 ET D'backs over Giants- For me it's about Zac Gallen (1-0, 1.80 ERA) the most impressive one win pitcher in baseball. In 50 innings of work he has 54 strikeouts and has surrendered just 32 hits and his WHIP of 0.80. Arizona with no power and little run producing talent will be up against Giants starter Kevin Gausman (2-2, 4.43) who has been very hit-able his entire career so they may score here. The 'numbers' say Arizona 1-5 as a road favorite and Giants are 5-2 as home dogs. I'm looking to beat the odds...Take the DIAMONDBACKS! |
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09-06-20 | Padres +101 v. A's | Top | 5-3 | Win | 101 | 5 h 50 m | Show |
San Diego at Oakland 4:10 ET Padres over A's- The A's evened the series at 1-1 and delivered an 8-4 VHL win for 'us' Saturday and today the AL 'Best in the West' is a pick-em at home.This is a bit disconcerting as Oakland's starter Mike Fiers (4-1, 4.86 ERA) is 14-2 at home since being acquired from Milwaukee. He is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in his one career start against the Padres. Garrett Richards (1-2, 4.63) has been tough on the road where he is 1-0 with a 2.82 ERA in four starts. The Padres are 10-1 in their last 11 starts against a right-hander and are 5-0 after a loss while Oakland is 3-7 in their last 10 games against teams with winning records. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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09-04-20 | Phillies v. Mets -120 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -120 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Phillies- Philadelphia was in a bad way two weeks ago as they were 5-games under .500 but a 4-game sweep of the Nationals and now they have won nine of 10. The Phillies have already swept (3-0) the Mets in a series at Philadelphia and have won five in-a-row against the 'Muts' and are 5-2 in New York. The former 'Whiz Kids' will start Jake Arrieta (2-4, 6.49 ERA) who is struggling and is 1-4 with a 4.06 ERA in New York. As bad as the Mets have been they are still 8-3 at home against teams with winning records. The Amazin's will start Rick Porcello (1-4, 6.00) who has actually thrown better than his record and looks to atone for an earlier season loss to the Phillies. Take the M-E-T-S! |
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09-03-20 | Yankees v. Mets -101 | Top | 7-9 | Win | 100 | 6 h 35 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets 4:10 ET Mets over Yankees- The Yankees are hurting in more ways than one as they have four players in their lineup that are hitting .213 or lower withy three starters still under .200 including the 'Hoax' Gary Sanchez who not only can't catch but can't hit either (.130). The is a bad stretch for the bronx Bombers as they have lost 9-of-13 overall and are 3-8 in their last 11 games on the road as well as 1-4 in their last five inter-league games. The Mets on the other hand are 5-1 in their last six games as inter-league underdogs. Mets haven't played that well but are 12-5 in their last 17 home games against teams with winning records. Take M-E-T-S! |
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09-02-20 | Rays v. Yankees -125 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -125 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Rays- When this shortened season began the Yankees were the over-whelming favorite to run the table into the post-season. But, it appears that the rays want to have a say in that and had defeated new York six straight times before the Yanks win last night. NY is ladened with injuries to key personal but still have great depth. Tonight, Tampa Bay will start Charlie Morton (1-1, 5.40 ERA) who has had a pair of quality starts after getting bombed his first time out, he is 4-2 with a 3.99 ERA lifetime against New York. The Yanks will start Jordan Montgomery (2-1, 4.44) who is 1-1 with a 3.54 ERA in five career starts against NY. Despite their recent success the Rays are just 17-38 in their last 55 meetings at Yankee Stadium. Take NEW YORK YANKS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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09-01-20 | White Sox v. Twins +101 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 101 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over White Sox- Minnesota is looking forward to the return of Michael Pineda who was suspended last September and is still considered the twins ace. Pineda was 4-0 against Chicago last season with a 2.88 ERA in four starts. The White Sox will start veteran Dallas Keuchel (5-2, 2.70 ERA) who is 4-3 lifetime against Minnesota but just 1-2 at Target Field where the Twins have defeated the Sox 10 of 14 times and 19 of last 17 meetings. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-31-20 | Padres v. Rockies -108 | Top | 6-0 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
San Diego at Colorado 9:40 ET Rockies over Padres- Let me start by saying the San Diego is for real as their latino sluggers Tatis and Machado are leading the way. The Padres haven't been to the post season since 2006 and they have made four trades before the deadline and are serious about picking up some pitching. Tonight they will start one of the hurlers that they have counted on and he is struggling. Garrett Richards (1-2, 5.17 ERA) has been hit hard of late and one start at Coors Field this season he allowed four runs and eight hits in 5.2 innings. German Marquez (2-4, 4.50) and he is 5-2 lifetime against the Padres with 69 K's in 55 innings. San Diego is just 4-12 as road dogs while the Rockies are 6-2 as hosts against the Pods and 4-1 versus the NL West. Take COLORADO! |
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08-30-20 | Braves v. Phillies -119 | Top | 12-10 | Loss | -119 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:10 ET Phillies over Braves- The Phillies after a rough start have pulled themselves up the hard way and have now won five straight to bring them at .500 at 14-14 with 32 games left to play. Philadelphia will start Jake Arrieta (2-3, 4.32 ERA) who is 6-3 with a 2.93 ERA in 10 lifetime starts against Atlanta. The Braves who will debut Huascar Ynoa (0-0, 4.32) as a starter and his road support will be lacking. The Braves who are 2-14 as road underdogs in their last 16 and 2-6 on the road in their last eight. The Phillies have won their last five at home and defeated Atlanta 6-of-8 at home. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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08-29-20 | Nationals v. Red Sox +102 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 102 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Washington at Boston 7:30 ET Red Sox over Nationals- In a 'new' MLB playoff system that will add more teams into the post-season these two clubs most likely will not qualify. Boston will start Chris Mazza (0-1, 6.35 ERA) who at 30 years of age in making just his 12the MLB start. The Nationals will send Anibal Sanchez ( 1-3, 6.48) who is coming off his first solid performance of the year. Washington beats-up on lefties but are just 6-18 against right handers. Boston who is 66-29 in inter-league games are 5-2 in the last seven meetings. Take BOSTON! |
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08-26-20 | Rockies v. Diamondbacks -132 | Top | 8-7 | Loss | -132 | 11 h 40 m | Show |
Colorado at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Rockies- Colorado who got off to a quick start in this shortened season but have come back to the pack going 2-8 in their last 10 games and sit with a break-even mark of 15-15 right now. A pair of 1-3 pitchers will take the hill today with inflated ERA. The Rockies send Jon Gray (1-3, 6.23 ERA) to the mound and he is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA on the road. Arizona will start Robbie Ray (1-3, 8.33) who despite his record has 35 strikeouts in just 27 innings but his 25 walks have put him behind the 8-ball. Ray contends that his problems were mechanical and he has solved the issue. We will see! The Rockies are 1-8 in their last nine games as underdogs and 15-38 as road underdogs while Arizona is 7-1 in their last eight games as home favorites and are 9-4 over the Rockies in the last 13 meetings. Take the DIAMONDBACKS. Thank you and good luck! |
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08-25-20 | Reds +101 v. Brewers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Reds over Brewers- To start with I think Milwaukee's ship has sailed and their time be it small has passed as they just don't seem to have the mojo needed to compete consistently at the highest level. Hard throwing Brandon Woodruff (1-2, 3.23 ERA) take the hill for the Brewers and he's young with 33 K's in 30.2 innings while surrendering 29 hits, I like him I really do, but he hasn't gone more than five innings before trouble starts. Cincinnati will go with Luis Castillo (0-3, 4.44) who is looking for his first win in this his sixth start. Ever tough on batters he has 36 K's in just 26 innings and he's coming off a poor start against the Royals. Last season with the Reds he was 15-8 with 226 K's in 190 innings and allowed just 139 hits. I expect he returns to form here. Take CINCINNATI! |
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08-24-20 | Twins v. Indians +108 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
Minnesota at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Twins- These two will end up fighting it out for the AL Central title and right now Minnesota has a 1.5-game lead over the Indians thanks to a strong 12-3 record at home. The twins have taken 3-of-4 as hosts as the Tribe managed just four runs in three games. All eyes will be on Kenta Maeda (3-0, 2.27 ERA) who took a no-hitter into the ninth against the Brewers Tuesday while striking out 12. His mound opponent for Cleveland will be Aaron Civale (3-2, 2.91) who has 32 strikeouts in 31.2 innings with get this just three walks. I can see Maeda having difficulty staying focused after his huge letdown from losing the no-hitter and as a matter of fact he didn't even figure in the decision. I don't see him being 'up' or sharp for this outing. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-23-20 | Angels +120 v. A's | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 21 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at Oakland 4:10 ET Angels over A's- You know winning my Megabucks yesterday was fine, but to blow a pair of games in extra innings with leads (Boston) in the 10th and the Phillies blow a late four-run lead at Atalanta. Okay enough of that, well almost and I'm pissed two days ago with the Angels blowing a ninth inning lead to the A's. Okay, now...Dylan Bundy (3-2, 2.48 ERA) will start for L.A. And he is off a beating by the Giants while Oakland will start Frankie Montas (2-2, 4.74) who's control hasn't hit the mark yet. Montas was rocked by Arizona last time out as he complained of upper back stiffness. Take L.A. ANGELS! |
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08-22-20 | Rangers v. Mariners -134 | Top | 1-10 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
Texas at Seattle 9:10 ET Mariners over Rangers- The lowly Mariners have a ray of hope in youngster Justus Sheffield (1-2, 4.12 ERA) who finally posted his first MLB win after nine big league starts. Texas will start Jordan Lyles (1-2, 7.52) who has allowed 10 earned runs in his last two starts and he is 1-2 with a 5.17 ERA against Seattle. Texas has dropped six straight and is 4-10 against left-handers and 1-6 as road dogs. Take SEATTLE! |
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08-21-20 | Angels -120 v. A's | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at Oakland 9:40 ET Angels over A's- Talk about a 'Don't make sense' line on a game this is it today. Andrew Heaney (1-1, 4.74 ERA) was the Angels opening bday starter and things haven't gone as well as he had hoped. Los Angeles has lost four of his five starts to date and he opened the favorite against Oakland who has the best record in the AL and are 11-3 at home and yet an underdog here. Mike Fiers (2-1, 5.96) get his sixth start of the year and his third against the Angels and is 0-1 surrendering nine runs in 7.2 innings. He has allowed seven home runs the second most in the AL. Take the ANGELS! |
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08-20-20 | Reds -137 v. Cardinals | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -137 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 ET Reds over Cardinals- St. Louis who miss 17 days because of COVID-19 outbreak last played at home on July 26 but have played eight games in five days in Chicago against the Cubs and White Sox. The Reds were also kept off the field because of a minor outbreak and missed four days themselves. The Cardinals have used 21 different pitchers in those eight games in the Windy City and 25 overall this season will start Adam Wainwright (2-0, 1.64 ERA) who has had little success against Cincinnati. He is 10-12 lifetime with a 5.25 ERA and was 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA last season in three starts. The Reds will start Sonny Gray (4-1, 2.05) who has allowed one run or fewer in four of five starts and he is 1-1 with a 1.08 ERA in three career starts against the Red Birds. Take CINCINNATI. Thank you and Good luck! |
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08-19-20 | Rangers +119 v. Padres | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Texas at San Diego 9:10 ET |
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08-18-20 | Rays -106 v. Yankees | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 16 h 0 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Rays over Yankees- The Yankees have now hit 44 home runs in 21 games and are on a six game winning streak and have won all nine games played at home. In a rarity the Yanks have lost one game when they played as the home team expect for a loss in Philadelphia. Tonight they are starting Masahiro Tanaka (0-0, 2.31 ERA) who has allowed just 10 hits in 11 innings covering three starts. New York has dominated this series at home going 37-14 the last 51 meetings and 47-14 as host in their last 61 overall. Okay, you should get the point by now. So, I ask you. How is it Tampa Bay is favored against the 'hottest' team in baseball who leads the majors in wins at their park where they are dominating? Well, maybe it's because Blake Snell (1-0, 1.08) is on the hill for the Rays but, he's averaging just 3.1 innings per start I think the key is that the Yankees are 1-5 as underdogs...Take TAMPA BAY! Thank you and Good Luck. |
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08-17-20 | A's v. Diamondbacks -105 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 60 m | Show |
Oakland at Arizona 6:40 ET Diamondbacks over A's- This another game that pains me as I ready do like this Oakland team and there never say-die attitude that has helped four their last four three times overcoming leads in improbable fashion. Not to be outdone Arizona has a 4-game win streak of their own rallying late in the last two defeating the Padres. The A's lead the 'bigs' in wins with 16 and they moving into hostile territory as those cut outs can be very intimation especially with as Zac Gallen (0-0, 2.74 ERA) the best winless pitcher in MLB with 28 K's in 23 innings while allowing just 20 hits. No mind if it is Bassitt (who I like) this is a letdown spot for Oakland and that's the story. Oh okay, they are also 2-6 in their last eight games in Arizona! Take the DIAMONDBACKS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-16-20 | Brewers +115 v. Cubs | Top | 6-5 | Win | 115 | 4 h 18 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Brewers over Cubs- I can't tell you how much it pains me to play against Chicago here because of Jon Lester (2-0, 1.06 ERA) as he has proven over the years that he is indeed a 'big game' pitcher and with the Cubs having dropped three straight at home to the Brewers I's say this is a big game. But, there is always the possibility that he can pitch well and still not win the game as Milwaukee is 8-2 in their last 10 against left-handers and 7-3 in their last 10 as road underdogs. Brewers starer Josh Lindblom (1-0, 5.68) is starting to blow people away with his hard stuff as he has 20 strike-outs in 12.2 innings. Lifetime as a reliever he is 8-1 with an unimpressive ERA. Still, I don't prefer warm beer bit the Brewers are the side. Take MILWAUKEE! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-15-20 | Dodgers v. Angels +146 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels 9:40 ET Angels over Dodgers- The Dodgers hard throwing Walker Buehler (0-0, 4.40 ERA) has yet to find his grove as his control has been his biggest issue. Although, he has allowed just seven hits in over 14 innings of work and four of those hits have been home runs along with eight walks. The Angels will start Andrew Heaney (1-1, 4.26) who is looking to rebound off of his worst performance of the season allowing five runs in 3.2 innings against Texas last Sunday. Still, Heaney can be very tricky and the Angels rise here. Take the ANGELS! |
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08-12-20 | A's v. Angels -102 | Top | 8-4 | Loss | -102 | 5 h 39 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 4:10 ET Angels over A's- The A's put together the longest win streak of the MLB season taking nine straight before running into the Angels on Monday and against yesterday. Now losers of two in-a-row Oakland will most likely continue on that negative trend. Chris Bassitt (1-0, 1.08 ERA) is taking the hill for the A's and he is off of a fine performance against the Astros allowing just three hits and one run in seven full innings, he is 2-2 with a 5.33 ERA in seven career starts against the Angles. L.A. Will start Channing Griffin (0-2. 3.13) and he will pick up his first win of the season. Mojo is important and the A's have lost it...take the ANGLES! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-11-20 | Diamondbacks -107 v. Rockies | Top | 7-8 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Arizona at Colorado 8:f40 ET Diamondbacks over Rockies- I have issues with the line on this game as Colorado aside from Oakland has been the hottest team in the league winning 11 of their last 14 upon returning home. They will start undefeated Kyle Freeland who is 3-0 with a 2.41 ERA and the Rockies opened an underdog here against Arizona who entered this series winning just six of their first 16 games. Zac Gallen (0-0, 2.81) gets the start for the D'backs as Mike Leake and Madison Bumgarner are on the IL and he looks to make the best of his opportunity. Freeland is 3-4 with a 5.57 ERA lifetime against Arizona and just 1-3 with a 7.12 ERA at Coors Field. Take the DIAMONDBACKS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-10-20 | Twins v. Brewers -104 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Twins- The ERA leaders for both leagues will face-off as Minnesota Rookie Randy Dobnak (2-1, 0.60 ERA) has been un-hittable allowing only one run in 15 innings of work. His last time out he threw six shutout innings in his hometown at Pittsburgh getting his first win. Milwaukee who seems to be on tract will start Adrian Houser (1-0, 0.75) who is off of his career best outing with seven scoreless innings against the White Sox. I believe both of these pitchers will come down a bit off of their last performances but coming off of a start and win in your home town against the Pirates you have more room to fall. Add that the Bucs have little offense to worry about and Yelich has started to hit for Milwaukee. Take the BREWERS! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-09-20 | Yankees v. Rays -124 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 45 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Rays over Yankees- It seems like all the Tampa Bay Rays need to excel is for New York to come to town. The Rays had lost six of seven games before entering this series and have now taken 2-of-3 and have their ace Charlie Morton (1-1, 5.52 ERA) on the hill and he is 4-2 with a 3.97 ERA in eight starts against the Yankees and they have won 22 of their last 27 at home. New York will send their 'weak link' to the mound as James Paxton (0-1, 13.50) and they are 1-5 in their last six as road underdogs while the Rays are 37-17 at home. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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08-08-20 | Rockies v. Mariners -107 | Top | 5-0 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 36 m | Show |
Colorado at Seattle 9:10 ET Mariners over Rockies- This matchup hit my eye almost immediately when I saw Seattle come up the favorite over the Rockies. The first thing 'we' realize is that the Mariners are just 5-10 and 2-6 at home while first-place Colorado is 10-3 with the best record in MLB aside from Miami (7-1). The Rockies will send Ryan Castellani who was recalled from from the injured list because scheduled starter Chi Chi Gonzalez will make his debut while the Mariners will start Nick Margevicius (0-0, 5.40 ERA) who was acquired from San Diego in the off-season. This is a 'numbers' game and I have SEATTLE! Thank you and Good luck! |
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08-07-20 | Astros v. A's -120 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Houston at Oakland 9:10 ET A's over Astros- Oakland is riding a season high six-game winning streak (not that there has been any time for there have been another) and are always under-rated. Chris Bassitt (1-0, 0.90 ERA) gets the start for the A's while Zack Grienke (0-0, 5.00) gets the nod for Houston. How 'bout this...Astros are 5-0 in first game of series with Grienke and Oakland is 5-0 in Bassitt's last five starts. I'll side with the home team as Houston plays their 7th straight on the road. No signs here! Take the ATHLETICS! Thank you and Good luck! |
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08-06-20 | Astros v. Diamondbacks +101 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 101 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Houston at Arizona 7:07 ET Diamondbacks over Astros- Houston leads the American league with 67 runs scored in 11 games and hit four home runs last night but were defeated 14-7. Today the Astros will start Brandon Bielak (2-0, 1.69 ERA) who has a pair of wins in relief but will make his first big league start. Arizona will start Zac Gallen (0-0, 2.70) who had a strong outing against the Dodgers striking out nine in six innings. Trends tell us Houston is 1-5 in their last six inter-league games while the D'backs are 11-4 in their last 15 inter-league games and 6-2 at home against right handed starters. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-05-20 | Dodgers v. Padres +121 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at San Diego 9:10 ET Padres over Dodgers- San Diego who has been a bottom feeder for longer than I can remember have a different look this season are seeking to challenge the Dodgers who they play again four times in Los Angeles next week. Tonight, the Padres will start Garrett Richards (0-0, 3.38 ERA) and he is 1-0 with a 1.78 career ERA against LA allowing just 23 hits in 30 innings. Ross Stripling (2-0, 2.92) who is 3-1 with a 1.96 ERA at Petco Park but overall is 4-5 with a 3,56 ERA against San Diego and the Padres have hit .260 against him. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-04-20 | Astros -120 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
Houston at Arizona 9:10 ET Astros over Diamondbacks- Madison Bumgarner (0-1, 4.09 ERA) now with Arizona has yet to show his prior form as he has struggled with his 'new' club yet to throw a fastball at 90 MPH. Houston will send Cristian Javier (0-0, 1.35 ERA) to the mound for his second career start after holding the Dodgers to one run and two hits in his first big league start last Wednesday. Houston has had its way against left-handers going 40-12 against them in the last 52 starts. State wise Arizona just doesn't match up as they are just 2-6 in their last eight games at home as underdogs. Take HOUSTON! Thank you and Good luck! |
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08-03-20 | Indians v. Reds -133 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
Cleveland at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Reds over Indians- I love this game for a number of reasons including the pitching matchup. Sonny Gray (2-0, 0.71 ERA) has a record of 35 consecutive starts of allowing six hits or fewer and he has been outstanding in 2020 with 20 K's in just 12.2 innings work. The downer for Cincinnati is that they have lost 10 of 11 at home to the Indians but the Tribe are 8-22 as an underdog on the road. Take CINCINNATI! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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08-02-20 | White Sox -116 v. Royals | Top | 9-2 | Win | 100 | 3 h 1 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 2:05 ET White Sox over Royals- Today we get a chance to see if then COVID-19 virus has an affect on players stamina after recovering from the pandemic. Kansas City starter Jakob Junis (9-14, 5.24 ERA) contacted the virus is early summer and is 3-2 with a 5.10 ERA lifetime against Chicago. The White Sox will send Dylan Cease (0-1, 15.43) who got roughed up in his first start at Cleveland surrendering four runs in 2.1 innings. He is 0-1 lifetime against the royals and looks to pic k up his first career win against them today. Take CHICAGO! |
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08-01-20 | Padres -101 v. Rockies | Top | 1-6 | Loss | -101 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
San Diego at Colorado 8:10 ET Padres over Rockies- Every year it happens and I hope it happens here when you get an also ran like San Diego that catches fire early and takes down decent teams day after day. Would that be case then we take the Padres for the third straight time in Colorado. This really has nothing to do with who's pitching (although it always is nice),but a team has an aura when they are playing well and good things happen, coming from behind with 4-runs in the ninth is a great example. Also, on the other side the Rockies blew their home opener and may be a little dejected and should have trouble getting where they need to be mentally. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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07-31-20 | Padres -104 v. Rockies | Top | 8-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
San Diego at Colorado 8:10 ET Padres over Rockies- Colorado dropped their opening game getting shutout 1-0 but have comeback with four straight wins while the Padres have surprised many by winning five of their first seven encounters. San Diego has won back-back series to open the season for the first time in 13 years and currently have the best ERA among starters in the NL at 2.07. The pitching match-up today should be a good one as the Rockies Jon Gray (0-0, 1.93 ERA) is 10-4 with a 2.97 ERA lifetime against San Diego and Garrett Richards (0-0, 0.00) who is back after missing almost all of 2019. Tough call but Gray should be a heavier favorite at Home and it looks as though the odds makers lean toward the Padres...so will I Take SAN DIEGO! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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07-30-20 | Red Sox v. Mets -144 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -144 | 8 h 45 m | Show |
Boston at New York Mets 7:07 ET Mets over Red Sox- Steven Matz is looking to have a little better aid from his mates this time around and he show get it as the Mets took the day off at the plate yesterday as Jacob deGrom got his usual poor run support. Steven Metz (0-0, 1.50 ERA) had it all in his opener against Atlanta only to had the Mets weak link Edwin Diaz blow the 1-0 lead with two-out in the ninth. This time it won't matter as New York like playing behind Metz at home where they were 8-2 at city field after the All-star break with Metz turning in a 2.31 ERA. Take the M-E-T-S! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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07-29-20 | Diamondbacks v. Rangers -112 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 5 h 22 m | Show |
Arizona at Texas 4:05 ET Rangers over Diamondbacks- These two bottom feeders should be happy that they are scheduled to play each other as is assures one of them a win. Both clubs are offensively challenged but will have their 'aces' going to the hill today. Arizona will start Madison Bumgarner (0-1, 4.76 ERA) who's better days are behind him as he pitches for the weakest team of his career. The Rangers will start Lance Lynn (1-0, 0.00) who threw six shutout innings against Colorado to open the season. He is 6-1 lifetime against Arizona with a 3.22 ERA and picks up another win here. Take TEXAS! |
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07-28-20 | Diamondbacks -107 v. Rangers | Top | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Arizona at Texas 9:05 ET Diamondbacks over Rangers- The 'Eyes of Texas' were the Rangers when the opened their new stadium this season and posted a 1-0 victory over Colorado 1-0 on Friday. They then lost the remaining games of the series and have scored just five runs ion three games and are hitting just .174 as a team. Things aren't any better for the Diamondbacks who at 1-3 have been outscored 21-9 in their four games but tonight will start Merrill Kelly went 4-1 with a 2.18 ERA in his September starts while Texas will start Kyle Gibson who is making his Rangers debut. Texas is 0-6 after scoring two runs the previous games. Take ARIZONA! |
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07-26-20 | Braves v. Mets +100 | Top | 14-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York Mets 4:10 ET Mets over Braves- The Braves were the first MLB clubs to take advantage of the new rules placing a runner on second to start an inning after nine have been played. It was a two-out, two-strike home run by Marcell Ozuna that tied the game in the ninth which propelled Atlanta to there 5-3 win. Sean Newcomb gets the start for the Bravos after appearing 51 times as a reliever last year. New York will start Bronx native Rock Porcello who is 3-1 with a 3.00 ERA lifetime against Atlanta. Mets are 4-1 in last five games versus the Braves at home. Take the M-E-T-S! Thank you and Good Luck! |
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07-25-20 | Braves v. Mets +101 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 56 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York Mets 4:10 ET Mets over Braves- The Mets continued their Opening Day mastery as they yesterday as they downed Atlanta 1-0 behind Jacob 'Cy' deGroom. New York is excited about the season as after two-years on the shelf Yoenis Cepedes homered in his first game back to supply the winning margin and their huge closing failure from 2019 Edwin Diaz earned the save. Steven Matz has been waiting to step up a tier and with 'Thor' down for a while he gets his chance and gets the job done today. Take the M-E-T-S. Thank you and Good Luck! |
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07-24-20 | Braves v. Mets -135 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 27 h 30 m | Show |
Mets (-) over Braves- We should have a great battle here even if it had started the season in April. The Braves and Mets should be a good one with there 'opening' day pitchers facing each other as Atlanta will start Mike Soroka and New York will counter with Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom. Not that things mean this much after what's going on trends have Braves 0-4 last four times out as road underdogs and 1-6 L-7 against NL East while the Mets are 10-2 in their last 12 games as home favorites. Take NEW YORK M-E-T-S! Thank you and Good luck! |
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10-26-19 | Astros -105 v. Nationals | Top | 8-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
Houston at Washington 8:05 ET Astros over Nationals- We finally saw some signs of life out of Houston Friday as they cut the Nationals series lead to 2-1 and can once again gain home field advantage with a win here. This time it was Washington's bat that went silent going 0-10 with runners in scoring position as they stranded 12 base runners. Houston is going to their bullpen starting Jose Urquidy while the Nats will start Patrick Corbin (1-2, 6.91 ERA) who has struggled out of the bullpen in the postseason. Take ASTROS! |
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10-25-19 | Astros -133 v. Nationals | Top | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Houston at Washington 8:05 ET Astros over Nationals- What more can be said about where this series stands after a pair of wins in Houston by the visiting Nationals. The favored Astros will start their 'weak link' in Zack Greinke who is 0-2 with a 6.43 ERA in this years playoff starts while Washington will start the under-rated Anibal Sanchez who is 1-0 with a 0.71 ERA in the post season. These numbers may mean little tonight as Houston must get off the floor to have any chance to win the Series. Take the ASTROS! |
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10-19-19 | Yankees +131 v. Astros | Top | 4-6 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 56 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Houston 8:08 ET Yankees over Astros- With the knowledge that they will have to face Gerrit Cole in Game 7 if they prevail tonight the Yankees will go with the 'All-Staff' to try an extend the series. With both teams are going to their bullpens as New York starts reliever Chad Green and then he most likely will be followed with J.A. Happ. Houston's Jose Urquidy who started who started seven of his nine appearance this season gets the nod and my struggle against the Yanks lineup. Take NEW YORK! |
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10-18-19 | Astros v. Yankees +130 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 130 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Houston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Astros- This is a rematch of Game 2 when Justin Verlander got the best of the Yankees allowing just two runs in 6.2 innings while James Paxton New York's starter was removed after just 2/1 innings but on;y allowed one run. With their backs to the wall (of course) the Yankees look to extend the season as home where they are 59-26 on the season. Even against the Astros best the Yankees respond after yesterday's putrid performance. Take NEW YORK! |
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10-14-19 | Cardinals +123 v. Nationals | Top | 1-8 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
St. Louis at Washington 7:35 ET Cardinals over Nationals- There have been only three teams in MLB playoff history that have won s Best-of-Seven series after losing the first to game at home and that is the task facing St. Louis entering tonight's Game 3 of this NLCS in Washington. The Nationals up 2-0 will send Stephen Strasburg to the mound and he is 2-0 with a 2.40 ERA this post season with 21 strikeouts in 15 innings while St. Louis will send Jack Flahertry who took down Atlanta in Game-5 of the NLDS allowing one run in six innings and has 16 strikeouts in 13 postseason innings. With their backs up against the wall the Cardinals get it done here. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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10-13-19 | Yankees +150 v. Astros | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Houston 8:08 ET Yankees over Astros- I was the guy that said all season lone that the Yankees “weren't built for the playoffs”...and today should be the reason why! I just never felt that New York's big free swingers at the plate would struggle against top quality playoff hurlers like Justin Verlander. Houston has had their way at home against the Yankees winning 10 of the 14 meetings here and 40 of 53 with 19 of the last 28 meetings in Houston staying UNDER the total. New York has enough fire-power throughout their line-up to turn the tables again. Take NEW YORK! |
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10-12-19 | Nationals -138 v. Cardinals | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 6 h 59 m | Show |
Washington at St. Louis 4:08 ET Nationals over Cardinals- The Nationals started the season winning only 19 of their first 50 games but have had the best record in MLB since. With a 1-0 lead in this Best-of-7 seres Washington will start Max Scherzer (12-7, 2.91 ERA) Saturday and he has struggled against the Cardinals this season going 0-2 with a 5.27 ERA in two starts and yet he is favored on the road. Adam Wainwright (14-10, 4.01) had his best outing of the season and was dominate against Atlanta pitching 7.2 scoreless innings while allowing just four hits. The 'numbers' tell me...take WASHINGTON! |
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10-11-19 | Nationals +122 v. Cardinals | Top | 2-0 | Win | 122 | 9 h 26 m | Show |
Washington at St. Louis 8:08 ET Nationals over Cardinals- There is something about this game that just doesn't look right. St. Louis is a small favorite at home despite winning fewer games that the Nationals but won their division and get the home field. Miles Mikolas (10-14, 4.07 ERA) gets the start for the Cardinals and he has been ineffective in his last three starts going 0-1 with 19 hits surrendered in 18 innings. Washington give the ball to Anibal Sanchez (11-8, 3.79) who has won eight of nine decisions after coming off of the IL and has a 2.98 ERA in nine career postseason appearances. Take WASHINGTON! |
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10-07-19 | Astros v. Rays +120 | Top | 3-10 | Win | 120 | 2 h 44 m | Show |
Houston at Tampa Bay 1:05 ET Rays over Astros-After going against Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole the first two games in Houston the Rays get to face Zack Greinke (18-5, 2.93 ERA). Greinke went 8-1 with a 3.02 ERA after coming to the Astros from Arizona and his worst start was against the Rays six weeks ago allowing five earned runs in five innings. Tampa Bay will start Charlie Morton (17-6, 2.97) who has not taken a playoff loss in five starts. The Rays are 16-5 in their last 21 home games. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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10-04-19 | Cardinals -123 v. Braves | Top | 0-3 | Loss | -123 | 15 h 38 m | Show |
St. Louis at Atlanta 4:37 ET Cardinals over Braves- Atlanta has now lost four in-a-row and I think their 'mojo' is lost too. But, two of the hottest pitchers in the game done the stretch will face-off as St. Louis sends Jack Flaherty (11-8, 2.75 ERA) who enters the playoffs with back-to-back scoreless outings and closed 7-2 with a 0.91 ERA in his last 15 starts. The Braves will counter with Mike Foltynewicz (8-6, 4.54) who won six straight until the Mets did him in on Saturday. Strangely enough St. Louis is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Atlanta and the Braves are 2-6 in their last eight playoff home games. Take the CARDINALS! |
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09-28-19 | Braves v. Mets -110 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 31 m | Show |
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets 7:15 ET Mets over Braves- New York is looking to close a disappointing season with a great send off at home taking down the Division winner in the final series. The Mets Peter Alonso has tied Aaron Judge with 52 HR's for the MLB rookie record while the Braves are more concerned with putting it together for the post season. Steve Metz (10-10, 4.37 ERA) has been a Jykell and Hide going 3-8 on the road but a respectable 7-2 with a 2.47 ERA at home. Mets close with a flurry...take NEW YORK! |
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09-26-19 | Cubs -127 v. Pirates | Top | 5-9 | Loss | -127 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Cubs over Pirates- Hey how 'bout those Cubs...when the going gets tough they just go on an 8-game losing streak. Now, out of the MLB Playoffs I expect the pressure free Cubbies to roar like a bear would when threatened. Chicago starter Joe Quintana (13-8, 4.55 ERA) has stumbled down the stretch with an ERA of 11.85 for the month. Pirates hurler Joe Musgrove is unbeaten in his last four starts...until today. Take the CUBS! |
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09-19-19 | Cardinals -104 v. Cubs | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 7:15 ET Cardinals over Cubs- These two bitter rivals will face each other seven times in their final 10 games as starting with a four-game series in Chicago. St. Louis holds a 3-game lead over both the Cubs and Milwaukee who both trail Washington by 1.5-games. This matchup has some confusing trends that send me to the winner. Remember that the Cardinals have opened as the favorite after you have read this, The Cubs are 47-23 in their last 70 home games, and they are 21-5 in the last 26 meetings in Chicago against the Cards. Add that starter Kyle Hendricks (11-9, 3.26 ERA) is 3-0 with a 0.39 era in three starts this season against St. Louis and is 8-2 with a 2.74 EAR in 17 starts against the Red Birds. The favored Cardinals wills start Jack Flaherty (10-8, 3.05) who is un-hittable of late allowing just 11 hits in his last three starts covering 22 innings. The favored 'Cardinals are 27-12 in their last 39 over...take ST.LOUIS! |
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09-18-19 | Blue Jays v. Orioles -112 | Top | 11-10 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Blue Jays- All year long I've heard how Miami was the worst team while the Orioles are at 102 while the Marlins have lost 98. Last night's 8-5 win by Toronto evened the season series at seven wins apiece. The Blue Jays will start Clay Buchholtz (1-5, 5.63 ERA) who is 1-3 since coming off of the IL but is 6-3 with a 4.67 ERA at Camden Yards. The Orioles will start Dylan Bundy (6-14, 4.99) who has struggled at home going 2-9 with a 5.10 ERA. The Jays road win last night was their first in their last eight and they revert to form tonight. Take BALTIMORE! |
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09-15-19 | White Sox v. Mariners -118 | Top | 10-11 | Win | 100 | 5 h 43 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Seattle 4:10 ET Mariners over White Sox- A pair AL also-rans finish the season but there is some excitement in the air surrounding this game. Seattle has a rookie left-hander in Justus Sheffield (0-1, 4.43 ERA) who is on the brink of recording his first MLB victory. He has made just four starts and has allowed just one run in his last 11 innings. His mound opponent for Chicago will be veteran Ivan Nova (10-12, 4.69). Nova is 0-1 with a 6.87 ERA in four career starts against the Mariners losing in April when surrendering seven runs in 2.1 innings. The Mariners are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings. Take SEATTLE! |
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09-14-19 | Braves v. Nationals -113 | Top | 10-1 | Loss | -113 | 6 h 39 m | Show |
Atlanta at Washington 4:05 ET Nationals over Braves- Atlanta is putting some space between themselves and the rest of the NL East and after last night's 5-0 win over the Nationals they have opened a 12-game lead in the loss column. The Braves will start Mike Foltyewicz (6-5, 5.00 ERA) was sent to the minors earlier this season after surrendering eight hits and eight runs in four innings against Washington bringing his record to 5-4 with a 4.86 ERA against them. Austin Voth (1-1, 4.00) gets the start for the Nats who are strangely favored. Take WASHINGTON! |
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09-12-19 | Nationals -123 v. Twins | Top | 12-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
Washington at Minnesota 7:40 ET Nationals over Twins- An oddity in MLB since inter-league play began has a pair of playoff contenders from opposite leagues facing each other instead of division competitors. Minnesota of course is in first place with a four-game lead over Cleveland while Washington is in the first Wild Card spot with a 3.5-game lead in the NL. Kyle Gibson (13-6, 4.58 ERA) returns from the IL after posting a 7.17 ERA in his previous five starts. Lefty Patrick Corbin (11-7, 3.16) makes his first career start against the Twins and has allowed just 10 hits in his last three starts covering 18 innings. Take the NATIONALS! |
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09-11-19 | Cubs v. Padres -101 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Cubs- Chicago is doing their best to make the NL Wild Card chase more exciting my losing four of their last five including last night's four-pitch walk-off walk in the bottom of the 10th as their lead for the playoff spot dropped to 2 ½ games. Tonight, the Cubs start 'home-town' (San Diego) boy Cole Hamels (7-6,3.95 ERA) who has owned the Padres in Petco Park going 5-1 with a 2.01 ERA in nine starts although he has lost four of his last five decisions and since the All-Star break he is 1-3 with a 7.12 ERA. San Diego will start Chris Paddack (8-7, 3.54) who is 5-3 with a 3.40 ERA at home and the Padres are 6-2 in his last eight home starts. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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09-10-19 | Royals +103 v. White Sox | Top | 3-7 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 8:10E ET Royals over White Sox- In a game of also-rans the Royals and White Sox pit a pair of pitchers with just abut identical records. Kansas City will start Jakob Junis (9-12, 4.94 ERA) who leads the Royals in innings pitched with 167.2 and he has gone at least six innings in 10 of his last 11 starts. Junis is -0 with a 2.84 ERA in 2019 and is 3-1 lifetime in six starts. Chicago will start Ivan Nova (9-12, 4.69) and he is 0-1 in three starts against Kansas City this season with a 6.60 ERA. Take the ROYALS! |
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09-09-19 | Yankees v. Red Sox +103 | Top | 5-0 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Yankees- The amazing thing about the Red Sox season is not so much that they may not get into the post-season but that they are 36-38 at home. Meanwhile, the Yankees who are a season high 44 games over .500 is looking to put the final nail in the Sox coffin. New York will start James Paxton (12-6, 4.16 ERA) who is 401 with a 3.32 ERA in seven career starts against the Red Sox including a win this season when he had 12 strike outs. Boston will start their winningest hurler Eduardo Rodriguez (17-5, 3.81) who despite his mates difficulties at home is 8-1 at Fenway. Take BOSTON! |
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09-07-19 | Yankees v. Red Sox +105 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 19 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Boston 4:04 ET Red Sox over Yankees- If Boston is going to do anything down the stretch they will have to get bye their nemesis the New York Yankees who have the best record in the AL and an 8.5-game lead. The Red Sox who are just 36-36 at home and below the breakwater mark against winning teams. They will start rookie Travis Lakins (0-1, 4.70 ERA) who had a shaky outing in his first appearance against the Angels and is making his first MLB start. New York will start J.A. Happ (11-8, 5.34) who is 2-0 with a 4.24 ERA against the Sox this season. It's a matter need and Boston's is greater. Take the RED SOX! |
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09-06-19 | Nationals -112 v. Braves | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -112 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
Washington at Atlanta 7:20 ET Nationals over Braves- Atlanta has won seven straight games overall and 11 straight at home as they host the Nationals who have won 20 of their last 29 and enter this contest having dropped their last two. Washington will start Patrick Corbin (11-6, 3.19 ERA) who is 6-1 lifetime against Atlanta with a 2.32 ERA and has held them to a .209 batting average. The Braves start Dallas Keuchel (6-5, 3.72) who is 3-1 in seven starts at home but 0-3 lifetime against the Nats with a 6.10 ERA in two appearances this season. Take WASHINGTON! |
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09-06-19 | Rangers v. Orioles -130 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -130 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
Texas at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Rangers- When you pitch for the Baltimore Orioles and you have gone three starts without a defeat you may be considered the ace of the staff. Dylan Bundy (6-13, 4.96 ERA) may not be the O's ace but he has allowed opponents three or less runs in five of his last six starts. The Rangers will start Brock Burke (0-1, 1.95) who has had three quality starts and faces Baltimore for the first time. Texas leads the MLB with 1,401 strikeouts this season and Bundy take advantage tonight. Take the ORIOLES! |
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09-05-19 | Nationals -108 v. Braves | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
Washington at Atlanta 7:20 ET Nationals over Braves- Atlanta who leads the NL East by 7-games is on a six-game win streak in front of 2nd place Washington. Tonight they met in Atlanta where the Braves are 44-27 and 39-21 at home and yet the are an underdog with their winningest hurler Max Fried (15-4, 4.05 ERA) takes the hill. There can be only one reason the Braves are an underdog at home against a lesser team and that is of course because Steven Strasburg (16-5, 3.47) is pitching for the Nationals. Having lost just once in his last 13 starts he is 3-0 with a 3.93 ERA this season against the Bravos. Fried lost his only start against the Nats this season allowing four runs and nine hits in five innings. Take WASHINGTON! |
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09-04-19 | Phillies v. Reds +129 | Top | 5-8 | Win | 129 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Reds over Phillies- What a difference a day makes so to speak as Cincinnati's Trevor Bauer takes the hill a year after his All-Star season with Cleveland when he was 12-6 finishing third in MLB lowest EAR with 2.21. He started the season 4-1 with a 2.45 EAR after seven starts and then things started to go south. And he was 1-4 with the Reds last month with an ERA of 8.40 after losing his last four decisions with the Indians. Philly starter Aaron Nola (12-4, 3.45) finished one spot behind Bauer among MLB leaders in ERA last season and will finish behind him again today. Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-03-19 | Phillies v. Reds -103 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Phillies- A pitching change for the Reds has changed the perspective on this game as Alex Wood has been scrapped for Lucas Sims (2-1, 4.99 ERA) who will face two of the 'hottest' hitter in the NL right now. Bryce Harper has 11 homers and 26 RBI's in his last 20 games and Rhys Hoskins who after a prolonged slump has five multiple hit games in-a-row. Phillies starter Vince Velasquez (6-7, 4.86) hasn't had a quality start in his last four outings and Philadelphia is 6-16 in his last 22 road starts. Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-02-19 | Mets +101 v. Nationals | Top | 7-3 | Win | 101 | 3 h 13 m | Show |
New York Mets at Washington 1:05 ET Mets over Nationals- One team is hot and the other is not! The Nationals have won four straight and are now 19-games over the breakeven mark while the struggling Mets who have lost seven of nine and are sliding away from a playoff berth. Washington has won 17 of their last 20 contests and will start Joe Ross (3-3, 5.36 ERA) who has seen limited action this summer. New York will send Noah Syndergaard (9-7, 4.14) who looks to bounce back from the worst outing of his career giving up nine earned runs against the Cubs, he had allowed just five earned runs in his previous 33.1 innings. Take NEW YORK METS! . |
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09-01-19 | Padres +120 v. Giants | Top | 8-4 | Win | 120 | 5 h 1 m | Show |
San Diego at San Francisco 4:05 ET Padres over Giants- Well, it appears that San Francisco's run toward the playoffs is over as they have lost four of their last five and have fallen 3-games under .500. Jeff Samardzija (9-10, 3.38 ERA) gets the home start against the Padres at home a team that is nine-games under .500 and yet is favored here. San Diego will start Eric Lauer (7-8, 4.48) and he has a 5.93 ERA on the road but he is favored here although he is 2-0 against the Giants. With Samardzija 9-3 lifetime against the Padres this line makes no sense but San Diego is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-30-19 | Mariners +103 v. Rangers | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
Seattle at Texas 8:05 ET Mariners over Rangers- Seattle posted a rare come-from-behind win with a ninth inning rally and defeated the Rangers 5-3 last night to end a three-game losing streak. The Mariners who started the season 13-2 but went south soon after that and have played 32-games under .500 since. Posting three wins in their first 15 games Marco Gonzales (14-10, 4.17 ERA) has a chance to win his 15th game of the season tonight. He is 5-3, with a 3.25 ERA against the Rangers including two wins this season. Texas is 2-5 in their last seven and falls here. Take SEATTLE! |
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08-29-19 | Cubs v. Mets -177 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -177 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Cubs- About two weeks ago it looked like these two would battle for one of the Wild Card spots till the final game but fortunes have changed. The Mets who have lost five-in-row and now trail the cubs by four-games and just can't beat the 'good' teams. They were just been swept (3-0) by Atlanta and could get swept again with a loss tonight. The Cubs will start former ace Jon Lester (10-9, 4.49) who is 6-1 with a 3.40 ERA in nine starts against New York. The Mets will start their Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (8-7, 2.56) who has been pitching in 'bad luck' with little support most of the season. He has received just three runs per start while allowing just 129 hits in 162 innings. Lester's season seems to be getting worse as the year moves on throwing to a 8.51 ERA in his last five starts. Heavy price but it is NEW YORK! |
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08-28-19 | Cubs +106 v. Mets | Top | 10-7 | Win | 106 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 7:10 ET Cubs over Mets- Chicago was the opening line favorite to win the Central Division and just ended a 3-game losing streak with yesterday's 5-2 win over the Mets. They now trail St. Louis by 3-games in the Central for the division lead and Washington by 3-games in the Wild Card chase but lead the Mets by 3-games. The Mets who have made a great run (27-10) in the second half has had trouble with the better MLB clubs. One positive factor during the Mets surge has been Noah Syndergaar (9-6, 3.71 ERA) who has an ERA of 1.81 in his eight starts since the All-Star break. He is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA against Chicago in four regular season starts. The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks (9-9, 3.20) who has had a pair of great back-to-back performances and is 3-0 lifetime against New York allowing just one run in 19.1 innings. Take CHICAGO! |
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08-27-19 | Cubs -104 v. Mets | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 7:10 ET Cubs- over Mets- New York has made their run and they may of well fell short ending their streak too soon. The Mets are 13-4 in their last 17 at home and will have Marcus Stroman (7-11, 3.18 ERA) on the hill and he is 1-0 in four starts with the Mets are 4-0 in his four starts. Chicago who is just 29 -36 on the road send Yu Darvish (4-6, 4.43) who has thrown much better then his record indicates as he has surrendered just 117 hits in 145 innings. Now, here's the Cubs with the worst road record in the NL and they are favored with a losing pitcher. Something smells here. Add that the Mets just don't beat the better clubs in the league. Take CHICAGO! |
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08-24-19 | Braves v. Mets -105 | Top | 9-5 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Braves- The Mets who are the hottest team in baseball have to find a way to defeat the teams above them in the standings. They have won 21 of their last 27 and 13 of 15 at home but can't seem to get by the Braves. Atlanta is 10-4 in their last 14 games in New York including 9-3 in the past 12 meetings. They are 8-1 on the road when Max Fried (14-4, 3.84 ERA) starts and 18-6 overall in his 24 starts. New York will counter with Zack Wheeler (9-7, 4.40) who is 6-5 with a 3.78 ERA in 13 career starts and he picks up the win tonight. Take the METS! |
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08-23-19 | Reds v. Pirates -110 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7:05 Pirates over Reds- The last time these two combatants met there was a near riot in Cincinnati as a bench clearing brawl suspended both managers and three players. At the time Pittsburgh hurlers were being accused of throwing at batters heads and Reds pitcher Amir Garrett rushed the Pirates dugout. In this series opener Cincinnati will start Anthony DeSclafani (8-7, 4.40 ERA) and he has struggled against the Bucs this season posting a ERA of 8.10. Mitch Keller (1-2, 8.86) made his first MLB start against the Reds and was blasted he looks to atone for the performance tonight. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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08-21-19 | Indians v. Mets -142 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Cleveland and New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Indians- Both of these clubs have turned their seasons around after slow starts to the year. The Mets are 25-10 since the All-Star break and 19-5 in their last 24. This includes winning 11 of their last 12 at home. Cleveland who is 45-22 since June 4 will start Adam Pluto (5-3, 4.67 ERA) and he is 1-1 on the road with a 5.29 ERA and has never faced the Mets. New York will start Marcus Stroman (7-11, 3.21) who is 1-2 with a 2.87 ERA in eight appearances against the Indians. Take NEW YORK! |
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08-20-19 | Brewers -104 v. Cardinals | Top | 4-9 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Milwaukee at St. Louis 7:45 ET Brewers over Cardinals- St. Louis is coming off of a great pitching performance by Dakota Hudson pitching shutout ball as the Cards have won eight of their last ten game overall. Tonight they will send Michael Wacha (6-6, 5.44 ERA) to the hill and he has struggled the entire season. Wacha who is 6-0 with a 3.84 ERA lifetime against the Brewers has just five quality starts the entire season. Milwaukee will use Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.81) who is making just his sixth appearance of the year but has a lifetime ERA of 3.84 against the Red Birds in 10 career starts. This time it is MILWAUKEE! |
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08-20-19 | Indians -142 v. Mets | Top | 2-9 | Loss | -142 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
Cleveland at New York Mets 7:10 ET Indians over Mets- Hey, I get another chance to play against the New York Mets Mutt. Although Steven Matz (7-7, 4.33 ERA) has thrown well of late 'we' have made money playing against the Mets when he pitches. New York is just 5-12 at home when Matz starts against teams with winning records and the Indians qualify. What makes matter worst for New York is that Shane Bieber (12-5, 3.27) is taking the hill for the Trip. Cleveland who has the best record in baseball since June 4 is 16-5 in their last 21 on the road and 7-1 in inter-league games. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-16-19 | Dodgers v. Braves -120 | Top | 8-3 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 0 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta 7:20 ET Braves over Dodgers- The Braves have the second best record in the NL and are 21-games over .500 while the Dodgers have the best record in the league at 39-games over .500. Front running Los Angeles is starting Kenta Maeda (8-8, 4.12 ERA) who saved his spot in the rotation with seven scoreless innings pitched last Saturday against Arizona as he was 0-6 in his 10 previous starts. Atlanta will send their best Mike Soroka (10-2, 2.32) to the hill and he has allowed one earned or less in 14 of his 21 starts. Take ATLANTA! |
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08-14-19 | Twins v. Brewers -112 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 3 h 24 m | Show |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 1:40 ET Brewers over Twins- Minnesota fell out of first place Monday for the first time since April 20 but it took just 24-hours for them to regain the top spot in the AL Central. Kyle Gibson (11-5, 4.24) gets the nod for the Twins and he just saw his nine-game unbeaten streak end against Cleveland last time out and now faces the Brewers who he is just 1-2 with a 5.70 ERA in five careers games against Milwaukee. The Brew Crew will start Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.20) who is winless in his last six starts and is 0-1 with a 2.91 ERA at home and Milwaukee is 8-1 in Gonzalez's last nine starts at home. Take the BREWERS! |