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08-13-19 | A's v. Giants -110 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 16 m | Show |
Chip's 'Guaranteed' MLB Money Game Winner Oakland at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over A's- The 'Battle of the Bay' starts tonight in San Francisco where the resurgent Giants take on Oakland who is two games behind Tampa Bay for the second wild card spot. The A's will start their winningest starter in Brett Anderson (10-7, 3.99 ERA) and he was banged around in his lone start against the Giants last season surrendering eight hits in three innings. Madison Bumgarner (7-7, 3.74) was on the trading block but hasn't lost a decision since June 20 and faced the A's twice last season allowing just five hits in 10 innings. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-13-19 | Red Sox -110 v. Indians | Top | 7-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
Boston at Cleveland 7:10 ET Red Sox over Indians- From the penthouse to the...oh well we all know the story about the previous year's champions and Boston is playing their part this season losing 12 of their last 15 with their so-called ace Chris Sale (6-11, 4.41 ERA) getting worse as the season moves forward. Sale has gone from bad to worse with a 7.71 ERA in his last five starts and is 5-8 with a 4.80 ERA (all highs for him) against the Indians who will counter with Mike Clevinger (7-2, 3.02) who is 0-1 with an ERA of 8.-3 against Boston. He threw a career high 117 pitches last time out against Minnesota and won't last long today. Take the RED SOX! |
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08-11-19 | Cubs +123 v. Reds | Top | 6-3 | Win | 123 | 2 h 57 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 1:00 ET Cubs over Reds- As it has been said 'You have to break a few eggs to make an omelet'... what that has to do with taking the Cubs here makes about as much sense. We have taken advantage of Chicago on the road and in their last pair of losses at Cincinnati. This afternoon The 'Baby Bears' will start the struggling Jon Lester (9-8 4.39 ERA) who been racked in his last two start surrendering 16 runs in nine innings. The Cubs still own the worst NL road record 22-35 and will face Luis Castillo (11-4, 2.63) who is 4-2 with a 3.49 ERA in nine starts against the Cubs. Lester is 7-2 in 17 career starts against Cincinnati and gets another win today. Scramble dem eggs...take CHICAGO! |
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08-10-19 | Cubs v. Reds -103 | Top | 1-10 | Win | 100 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Cubs- And the beat goes on as the Cubs do their road thing losing again and dropping to 22-34 the NL's worst on the road including 9-21 in their last 30. Chicago is winless in its last 10 series (0-9-1) on the road and is 3-9 in their last 12 at the Great American Ballpark. They will start Kyle Hendricks (8-8, 3.06 ERA) who has seen little run support (3.2) but has one amazing trend. In his Saturday starts the Cubs are 19-4. Cincinnati starts Sonny Gray (6-6, 3.25) and they are 8-2 in his last 10 starts allowing just 95 hits in 1 innings. Long Stockings get it done...take REDLEGS! |
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08-09-19 | Cubs v. Reds +105 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 105 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 7:05 ET Reds over Cubs- Trevor Bauer the newly acquired Red looks to post his first NL victory since coming over from Cleveland as he makes his second start for his new club. His mound opponent will be the under-achieving Yu Darvish (4-5, 4.36 ERA) who is 3-0 lifetime against Cincinnati while Bauer is also 3-0 against Chicago. The Cubs are still the NL's worst road club at 22-33 and 9-20 in their last 29 and are just 3-8 in their last 11 at Cincinnati/ Take the REDS! |
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08-08-19 | Indians -101 v. Twins | Top | 7-5 | Win | 100 | 20 h 49 m | Show |
Cleveland at Minnesota 8:10 ET Indians over Twins- You have to have had the feeling that sooner or later that it would come down to the Indians have been the best in baseball since June 4th at 39-16 and the Twins. Minnesota has held their own and have a 2-game lead over the Tribe and will start Kyle Gibson (11-4, 4.02 ERA) who is unbeaten in his nine appearances. Cleveland's best late is Mike Clevinger (6-2, 3.07) who has allowed just 40 hits in 56 innings. Gibson is 3-9 with a 5.34 ERA in 19 career games against the Indians including 1-8 in his last nine home starts. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-07-19 | Brewers v. Pirates +110 | Top | 8-3 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Brewers- The Pirates who was in playoff contention up to the All-Star game have come crashing back to reality by losing 20 of 24 games since the creak including their last four. Milwaukee who started the season as one of the hottest clubs in MLB are clawing their way back into the Wild Card hunt but must get over the 'hump' on the road where they are 6-games under .500. The Brewers are 10-3 against Pittsburgh this season and will start Drew Pomeranz (2-9 5.54 ERA) and he has been abominable surrendering 91 hits in 79 innings. Trevor Williams (4-4, 4.75) gets the nod for the Bucs and is 3-1 with 1.38 ERA against Milwaukee. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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08-05-19 | Braves v. Twins +102 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 102 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
Atlanta at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over Braves- A pair of the winningest pitchers in baseball face-off in Minnesota where the Home Run leading Twins will start Jake Odorizzi (12-5, 3.73 ERA) and his mound opponent will be Atlanta's Mike Soroka (10-2, 2.37). Minnesota has now won eight of 10 and have homered in 18 of their last 19 ball games. The Braves are 7-2 in the last nine meetings but the Twins are 14-4 in Odorizzi's last 18 starts. With their power hitting at home and the support that they give Odorizzi take...MINNESOTA! |
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08-04-19 | Red Sox v. Yankees -101 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Boston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Red Sox- It is usually this time of the year when New Yorkers refer to Boston as the Dead Sox and if they don't turn things around soon they will be dead in the AL Wild Card chase. So, by now last weekends 44 Sox runs and three straight wins over New York at Fenway are a distant memory as the Yanks have recovered by beating Boston four straight. Their lead over the Dead Sox is 13.5-games (15 in the loss column) and they will take no prisoners tonight. Take NEW YORK! |
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08-03-19 | Giants v. Rockies -116 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -116 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
San Francisco at Colorado 8:10 ET Rockies over Giants- At first glance when viewing this contest I couldn't help but be taken back by the fact that Madison Bumgarner (6-7, 3.74 ERA) as an underdog to the Rockies considering he has won his last four decisions against them. His mound opponent for Colorado will be Jon Gray (10-7, 3.88) who is 6-3 with a 3.24 ERA in his last 12 starts. Although Bumgarner is 16-8 lifetime against the Rockies but just 6-6 with 4.33 ERA at Mile High Stadium and the Giants are just 7-20 in their last 27 meetings in Colorado. Take the ROCKIES! |
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08-01-19 | Cubs v. Cardinals -110 | Top | 0-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cardinals over Cubs- This is another of those reverse side games here a struggling pitcher comes up in the favorites role. Jack Flaherty (4-6, 4.17 ERA) has gone 12 starts without recording a victory going 0-3 since May 14 but has allowed just four runs in his last four starts covering 24.1 innings. Chicago will start veteran Jon Lester (9-6, 3.63) who has won six of his last eight decisions and yet is an underdog here. The Cubs are an NL worst 21-32 on the road and the Cardinals are 13-5 in their last 18 games overall. Before last night game the home side had won 10 straight in this series. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-31-19 | Cubs -111 v. Cardinals | Top | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- Here we go again with the Cubs being favored on the road where they are NL's worst at 20-32. Chicago sends Kyle Hendricks (7-8, 3.26 ERA) their most effective starter to the hill who is 7-2 with a 2.93 ERA in 16 starts against St. Louis. The Cardinals will start Miles Mikolas (7-10. 4.19) against the Cubs and he is 3-1 with a 1.88 ERA lifetime record against them. Chicago has lost Hendricks' last three starts although he has surrendered just 10 hits in 18 innings but has had a lack of support getting just 3.2 runs per start. This time he gets some runs to work with against a struggling Mikolas. Take CHICAGO! |
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07-31-19 | Giants v. Phillies -131 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -131 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
San Francisco at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Giants- Through the years Giants starter Jeff Samardzija (7-8, 3.95 ERA) has pitched in the 'bigs' he has been a go-against starter that should be 'faded' whenever 'you' get the chance. This season with five-runs per start support he still can't manage to post a winning record although he is 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA in July. His lifetime record against the Phillies (remember they have been a bad team) is 2-5 with an ERA of 8.51 and a WHIP of 1.65. Philadelphia starts inconsistent Vince Velasquez (3-5, 4.46) who posted his first win in two months last time out but has held opponents to a .226 batting average at Citizens Bank Park. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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07-30-19 | Cubs -118 v. Cardinals | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -118 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- Baseball's hottest NL rivalry continues tonight as the Cardinals host the Cubs. The odd thing about this encounter is that the League's worst road team Chicago (8-20 last 28) is favored with a starter that has been a major disappointment. Yu Darvish (3-4, 4.54 ERA) takes the hill for the Cubbies and he hasn't been as bad as his 'numbers' might show. He has allowed just 91 hits in 115 innings of work and has been sharp since the All-Star break with a ERA of 2.00 in 18 innings. St. Louis will counter with Adam Wainwright (7-7, 4.63) who is 16-12 lifetime against Chicago and is still an underdog at home..this smells. Take the CUBS! |
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07-29-19 | Diamondbacks v. Marlins -106 | Top | 6-11 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
Arizona at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Diamondbacks- The Marlins have a chance for a series win against Arizona having taken two of the first three of this four-game series and are starting Caleb Smith (6-4, 4.40 ERA) who is 2-0 in his last three starts (team is 3-0) with a 2.50 ERA allowing just 10 hits in 18 innings. Meanwhile, Merrill Kelly (7-10, 4.22) the Diamondbacks starter has struggle of late and is 0-4 in his last seven starts and was shelled for seven runs, eight hits including three homers in 2 1/3 innings Tuesday against Baltimore. Take MIAMI! |
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07-28-19 | Pirates v. Mets -125 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 3 h 55 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at New York Mets 1:10 ET Mets over Pirates- A pair of clubs who are moving in opposite directions as Pittsburgh whose season looked so bright entering the All-Star break has dropped seven straight and 13 of their last 16 while the Mets who were 40-50 at the break have won three straight and nine of their last 13. The Pirates will start Chris archer (3-7, 5.40 ERA) who has been a major disappointment for the Bucs is winless in his last eight starts while New York starts veteran Jason Vargas (5-5, 3.96) who allowed just one hit at San Diego on Tuesday and is 2-2 with a 2.68 ERA against the Pirates holding opponents to a .201 average in his last seven starts. Take the M-E-T-S! |
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07-27-19 | Diamondbacks v. Marlins +117 | Top | 9-2 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 1 m | Show |
Arizona at Miami 6:10 ET Marlins over Diamondbacks- A pair of stellar rookies face-off as the Marlins send Jordan Yamamoto (4-1, 2.61 ERA) against Arizona's Alex Young (3-0, 2.38). Yamamoto is 2-0 at Marlins Park with a 2.25 ERA in 16 innings and had won his first four decisions before the Dodgers beat him last time out. Young like his counterpart is coming off of his worst performance allowing four runs and three walks in four innings against Milwaukee. The home team get it done here. Take MIAMI! |
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07-26-19 | Giants v. Padres -139 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -139 | 11 h 60 m | Show |
San Francisco at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Giants- This one seems a bit difficult to chew as it is difficult to accept the Giants as an underdog with the way that they have been playing and the fact that San Diego has lost six straight home games. The Padres will start Joey Lucchesi (7-5, 4.27 ERA) who is coming off of his worst outing getting shelled by these Giants for seven runs. San Francisco starts veteran Jeff Samardzija (7-8, 4.08) who has never really panned out in the 'Bigs' as his record indicates. The Giants have won 19 of their last 27 and the Padres have lost nine of their last 13 and the fact that San Diego is favored by this much tells 'us' they are the side. Take the PADRES! |
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07-24-19 | Yankees -114 v. Twins | Top | 10-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Minnesota 8:10 ET Yankees over Twins- The Yankees finally broke out and instructed Minnesota on real power hitting exploding for 14 runs and preventing a three game losing streak. Tonight, they send the disappointing (according to the NY press) AJ Happ (8-5, 4.86 ERA) to the hill who broke a three-game losing streak last time out defeating the Rockies last Friday. Minnesota, starts Jake Odorizzi (11-4, 3.18) who is 7-8 with a 4.06 ERA against the Yankees but will meet a squad that believes every game is important. Take NEW YORK! |
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07-23-19 | Cubs -111 v. Giants | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -111 | 10 h 4 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at San Francisco 9:45 ET Cubs over Giants- Somehow the Giants just keep winning and have taken nine of their last 10 encounters from their opponents. The idea during the All-Star break was to trade ace Madison Bumgarner (5-7, 3.65 ERA) for a slue of players from the Yankees, but New York will not give up any of their young talent that already has them in first place. So, he remains a Giant as they make their second half push. Chicago will start Yu Darvish (3-4, 4.46) who ended his 13-start winless streak on Wednesday pitching six scoreless innings against the Reds and looking to start a 'new' winning streak. Tonight Darvish get his second streak win. Take the CUBS! |
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07-22-19 | Rangers v. Mariners -110 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 13 h 19 m | Show |
Texas at Seattle 10:10 ET Seahawks over Rangers- So, now its the Rangers turn to take a dive and they have lost their last seven and travel to play the AL's worst team record since the third week of the season and are 3-15 in their last 18 games overall. The numbers may seem grim on both sides of the ledger but the Mariners have their winningest pitcher in Marco Gonzales (10-8, 4.48 ERA) against the Texas teams that is averaging eight runs in seven game against Seattle but it won't matter tonight. Take SEATTLE! |
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07-22-19 | Yankees -114 v. Twins | Top | 6-8 | Loss | -114 | 11 h 8 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Minnesota 8:10 ET Yankees over Twins- This always happens with the Yankees, the just seem to get enough done and are consistent enough to stay away from a long losing streak. Tonight they send what many consider their weak link in CC Sabathia's (5-4, 4.06 ET) who has struggled on the road with a 1-3 mark with a 5.84 ERA. Minnesota starts Martin Perez (8-3, 4.10) who like most Twins teams post terrible numbers against the Yankees as he is – with a 9.68 ERA and 1.98 WHIP. Sabathia is 20-9 in 39 career starts against the Twins and New York is 12-2 in CC's last 14 starts against Minny. Take the YANKEES! |
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07-21-19 | Mets v. Giants -120 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 4 h 17 m | Show |
New York Mets at San Francisco 4:05 ET Giants over Mets- Man, this one came up a little 'late' otherwise' it could have been the top-play of the day. Oh, do I 'love' this spot...The Mets are mutts and one of the biggest among them is this 'cunny-thummer' Steven Matz (5-6, 4.87 ERA) who has surrendered more hits than innings pitched and has just seven K's in his last 1 innings. Take the GIANTS... |
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07-21-19 | Rangers v. Astros -135 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 5 h 31 m | Show |
Texas at Houston 2:10 ET Astros over Rangers- It is said that after the All-star break the leagues start to separate the 'contenders from the pretenders' and it couldn't be more evident than what we are seeing out of their two Lone Star state rivals. Houston has moved out in front of their division and has won their last four games while the Rangers have lost their last six. Even Texas' ace Lance Lynn (12-5, 3.87 ERA) who is tied for the lead in AL victories has been affected having his personal six-game win streak ended surrendering five runs and eights hits his last time out. Houston will start rookie Rogelio Armenteros who gets his first MLB start and is facing a team that has struck-out 10 times or more in 12 of their last 15 games. Add that the Astros are 48-20 in their last 68 home games. Take HOUSTON! |
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07-19-19 | Phillies v. Pirates -103 | Top | 6-1 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 13 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Phillies- Philadelphia defeated the Dodgers yesterday in what was ban emotional come-from-behind win scoring four runs in the seventh inning with Bryce Harper leading the way. Former Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta (8-7, 4.54 ERA) who is 13-6 with a 2.99 ERA against Pittsburgh is well short of his 2015 form struggling on the road where he is 3-5, 4.81 ERA. Pittsburgh will start Jordan Lyles (5-6, 5.16) who is 0-5 with a 10.13 ERA in his last seven starts and is 1-1 with a 3. ERA in 10 appearances against the Phillies. But the 'price' is way short as the Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 road games and the Pirates although 1-5 since the All-Star break (had won 12 of 17 before) they are 9-2 in their last 11 home games...take PITTSBURGH! |
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07-18-19 | Cardinals v. Reds -121 | Top | 7-4 | Loss | -121 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Cardinals- Some of the trends surrounding this selection may not be the most encouraging but there are times you have to see through what is presented. To start with St. Louis will start Dakota Hudson (8-4, 3.48 ERA) who is beginning to have control issues but the Cardinals are 9-1 in his last 10 starts as the Red Birds have shown support for him when needed most including a pair of winning starts against the Reds this season. Cincinnati will start Tanner Roark (5-6, 3.99) who has faced the Cardinals once this season allowing just one run in 5.1 innings. This time...take CINCINNATI! |
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07-17-19 | White Sox v. Royals -128 | Top | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 8:10 ET Royals over White Sox- Chicago has had trouble making contact the last two days against the Royals recording double-digits strikeouts in consecutive games. Kansas City who has won four of five has cliched their first home stand series win this season and will start Danny Duffy (3-5, 4.64 ERA) who is in the mist of a nine start winless streak going 0-4 but still comes up the favorite here. Ivan Nova (4-8, 5.60) gets the start for Chicago and he has just one win in his last nine starts. Duffy is 9-6 with a 4.09 ERA in 22 career starts against the White Sox and picks up the win here. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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07-15-19 | Braves v. Brewers -104 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Braves- Atlanta leads the NL East by seven full games and ill be sending Max Fried (9-4, 4.29 ERA) to the hill against Milwaukee who will counter with Adrian Houser (2-3, 4.01) who is making his sixth start of the season. The Braves are 34-16 in their last 50 games and are 21-8 in their last 29 road games while the Brewers who started quickly are now on the outside looking in as far as they playoffs are concerned by going 21-27 but are 28-21 at home. Fried's nine wins are impressive but Atlanta has provided him with 6.6 runs per start the highest in the NL for a starter as he has surrendered 110 hits in 98.2 innings. The Brewers like playing after the weekend going 0-7 on Mondays. I don't know how much that means but they are the side here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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07-14-19 | Dodgers v. Red Sox +101 | Top | 7-4 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Boston 7:05 ET Red Sox over Dodgers- The Dodgers finally posted a win in Fenway Park Saturday after dropping three straight there including a pair of losses in the 2018 World Series. Tonight, they will start the NL's best this season Hyun-Jin Ryu (10-2, 1.73 ERA) who owns the leagues lowest ERA but had a bad experience in Boston last October yielding four runs, six hits in 4.2/3 innings receiving the loss. David Price (7-2, 3.24) who won that day by allowing just two runs in six innings and also picked up the win in Game 5 allowing just one run, three hits in seven innings. Price is 3-0 in his last three starts while the Dodgers are 1-7 in their last eight trips to Boston while the Red Sox are now 41-13 in their last 54 inter-league games. Take BOSTON! |
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07-13-19 | Twins v. Indians -133 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -133 | 20 h 29 m | Show |
Minnesota at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Twins- The Twins are making their mark in the AL Central this season and are trying to leave the Indians in the dust and will start their winningest hurler in Jake Ordorizzi (10-4, 3.15 ERA) Saturday evening. His mound opponent will be the Indians best in Trevor Bauer (8-6, 3.61) who is a heavy favorite and that has raised some eyebrows. Upon looking closer we see that Ordorizzi has struggled in his last three starts lasting only 12.1 innings allowing 16 hits with an 8.76 ERA. Bauer meanwhile, is 3-0 in his last three starts and has surrendered just 104 hits in 132 innings. The Indians have won 19 of their last 26 and get the victory here. Take CLEVELAND |
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07-12-19 | Braves v. Padres +103 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 20 m | Show |
Atlanta at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Braves- Atlanta at 17-games over .500 lead the NL East and made a move signing Dallas Keuchel (2-2, 3.60 ERA) and is making his fifth start of the season but has allowed more hits than innings pitched. His mound opponent will be Dinelson Lamet (0-1, 5.40) who has allowed just three hits in five innings of work. He throws 96-99 MPH and might surprise the Braves. Atlanta is just 7-20 in their last 7 games at Petco Park. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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07-07-19 | Phillies v. Mets -104 | Top | 8-3 | Loss | -104 | 4 h 53 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York Mets 1:10 ET Mets over Phillies- The Mets bullpen who lead MLB in blown saves finally held on to a lead as they broke a six-game losing streak to Philadelphia Saturday night. New York's bull pen has surrendered 36 runs in their last 37 innings of work (?). The Phillies who were 11-games over .500 at one time have lost 21 of their last 34 and will start Aaron Nola (7-2, 3.89 ERA) who is off of two straight scoreless performances and is 6-1 with a career ERA of 3.48 against the Mets in 11 career starts. NY will respond with Zach Wheeler (6-5, 4.42) who is 5-2 with a 2.95 ERA in 13 career starts against the Phillies. Today, take NEW YORK! |
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07-07-19 | Yankees v. Rays -111 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 4 h 50 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Rays over Yankees- Tampa just ended a six-game losing streak with a dramatic 4-3 win over the Yankees Saturday after New York scored five runs in the 10th inning Thursday and four runs in the 11th inning Friday. The Yankees had also won six straight in the season series and haven't lost back-to-back games since June 14. James Paxton (5-3, 4.09 ERA) will start for the Yanks and he is 3-0 with a 3.32 ERA in three career starts against the Rays who will start ace Charlie Morton (9-2, 2.36) who leads the AL in ERA. Morton is 2-1 lifetime against the Bronx Bombers and has allowed three or fewer runs in 16 of his last 18 starts. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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07-06-19 | Cubs -116 v. White Sox | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox 7:15 ET Cubs over White Sox- This contests pits a pair rivals that will send their best to the hill in a Windy City affair in the final Saturday before the All-Star break. The Cubs will send former 2016 Cy Young Award winner Jon Lester (7-6, 3.89 ERA) against their crosstown rival in this important battle to close the first half on a positive note. The Cubs had lost four straight before their 11-3 win at Pittsburgh and are just 9-15 in their last 24 overall. The White Sox will counter with their ace Lucas Giolitio (11-2, 2.72) who has held opponents to a .191 batting average. The Cubs have the advantage with an 8-3 series edge in the last 11 meetings and to finalize it the White Sox are just 15-36 in Inter-league play. Take the CUBS! |
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07-05-19 | Brewers v. Pirates +106 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Brewers- At the plate these two clubs are at the opposite end of the spectrum as the Brewers have been shutout in back-to-back games and haven't scored a run in 23 straight innings. Pittsburgh meanwhile is bashing to ball winning 3-of-4 from the Cubs while Milwaukee lost 3-of-4 at Cincinnati. The 'Brew Crew' will start ace Zach Davies (7-2, 3.24 ERA) and he is 0-2 in his last four starts and is 4-5 with a 5.08 ERA in 12 career starts against the Pirates. Pittsburgh will counter with Steve Brault (3-1, 4.29) who was 1-0 with a 2.42 ERA in five June starts and has a 2.45 ERA in two starts against the Brewers this season. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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07-04-19 | Tigers -108 v. White Sox | Top | 11-5 | Win | 100 | 5 h 6 m | Show |
Detroit at Chicago 8:10 ET Tigers over White Sox- Chicago has surprisingly held their own this season floundering around the breakwater mark and will send Reynaldo Lopez (4-7, 6.12 ERA) to the mound and has had just two quality starts in his last seven appearances. Detroit who is not thread to get to the playoffs will start their lone bright spot on the hill as Matthew Boyd (5-6, 3.72) who has been hit hard in each of his last three starts. This time around Boyd get it right and the Tigers prevail. Take DETROIT! |
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07-03-19 | Phillies +126 v. Braves | Top | 2-9 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:20 ET Phillies over Braves- It looks as though these two will battle through the season to decide the NL East winner and right now the Braves have the advantage. Tonight, Philadelphia will start Nick Pivetta (4-2, 5.62) who has provided mixed results since being sent down to Triple-A and then brought back up to the 'Bigs' and is 0-1 with a 7.13 ERA in his last three starts. But, Pivetta is 4-1 with a 3.48 ERA in 10 career starts against Atlanta. Bryse Wilson will get his second start for the Braves but may struggle here as the Phillies are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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07-02-19 | Phillies +102 v. Braves | Top | 2-0 | Win | 102 | 8 h 37 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:05 Phillies over Braves- Atlanta now holds a 5.5 game lead over the Phillies who many expected to run away with the NL East after their quick start. The turn abut happened in June when the Braves went 20-6 while Philadelphia had their June swoon and was 11-16. Atlanta has gotten serious about the season adding Dallas Keuchel (1-1, 5.60 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 0.73 ERA in two starts. The Phils will start ace Arron Nola (6-2, 4.22) and with Bryce Harper swinging a hot bat again they will burn the Braves in Atlanta. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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06-29-19 | Braves v. Mets -102 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 41 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York Mets 4:10 ET Mets over Braves- The Mets have become the laughing stock of MLB as they are proving to be as inept on the field as they are in the front office. New York has now lost six straight and will be sending Steven Matz (5-6, 4.85 ERA) to the hill and he has been rocked in each of his last two starts giving up seven runs and 10 hits last time out. Atlanta will start Julio Teheran (5-6, 3.94) who also was blasted last time out surrendering seven runs and nine hits. Take METS! |
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06-28-19 | Braves v. Mets -135 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -135 | 6 h 26 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York Mets 7:10 Mets over Braves- The MLB 'joke' of the year without question is the New York Mets. They are as dysfunctional as a big league team can get with management pulling unorthodox stunts to players beating up in-laws and players not getting on the field to play because of personal issues. The Mets have lost five straight as their 'bullpen' blew two-runs leads in four straight games and own the 3rd worst record in the NL only Miami and San Francisco have less wins. Tonight, defending Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (4-6, 3.25 ERA) gets the nod against rookie Mike Soroka (8-1, 2.07) who is unbeaten since April 18. Mets starter deGrom has allowed two runs or fewer in seventh straight game and helps the Mets break their losing streak. Take NEW YORK METS! |
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06-26-19 | Rays -103 v. Twins | Top | 4-6 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Minnesota 8:15 Rays over Twins- Two of the AL's top hurlers this season square off in Minnesota where the surprising first-place Twins host the upstart Rays. Tampa Bay will start veteran Charlie Morton (8-1, 2.31 ERA) who leads the AL in ERA and is 2-0 lifetime against the Twins while Minnesota will start Jake Ordoizzo (8-3, 2.31) who had won 10-straight prior to his last start last Thursday and is 1-0 lifetime with a 4.38 ERA against his former club. The streak is over and the karma's gone. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-25-19 | Rays -105 v. Twins | Top | 4-9 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 40 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Minnesota 8:10 ET Rays over Twins- Minnesota has dropped five of their last eight but still lead the AL Central by a comfortable margin and return home after a four-game split in Kansas City where the leagues' top scoring team was held to one-run twice. Tampa Bay who trail the Yankees after swept three games in New York by the Yankees leads the AL with a team ERA of 3.20. The Rays are 4-9 in their last 13 contests and will send Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (4-6, 4.40 ERA) to the mound and he looks to rebound from his worst career start ever surrendering six rubs while getting just one out. Kyle Gibson (7-4, 4.18) who is starting for the Twins is 3-5 with a 5.22 ERA lifetime against the Rays. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-23-19 | Mets -105 v. Cubs | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 21 m | Show |
New York Mets at Chicago Cubs 2:00 ET Mets over Cubs- The Mets won their second straight pounding the Cubs 10-3 Saturday (Money Game winner) while Chicago dropped their 2nd straight. Cy Young Award holder Jacob deGrom (4-6, 3.26 ERA) ended a six-game winless streak but has had eight quality start in his last 10 outings. Cole Hamels (6-2, 2.85) has been outstanding in his last four starts allowing just two runs on just 17 hits in 29 innings. I have issue with deGrom opening the favorite in Chicago as he has never won a game in Wrigley Field but Hamels is 9-14 lifetime against the Mets. Take NEW YORK! |
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06-22-19 | Braves v. Nationals -114 | Top | 13-9 | Loss | -114 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Atlanta at Washington 7:15 ET Nationals over Braves- In a surprise the Nationals are just a game under the break-even mark (37-38) and have won five straight and will host first place Atlanta who have won 11 of their last 14. The Braves will start last year's hard throwing sensation Mike Foltynewicz (2-5, 5.53 ERA) who was 3-2 with a 2.35 ERA in five starts last season. Washington will start Anibal Sanchez (3-6, 3.84) who is 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA since returning from the IL. Last year Sanchez was 7-6 with a 2.83 ERA in 19 starts with the Braves. This time around he beats them. Take WASHINGTON! |
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06-21-19 | Angels -105 v. Cardinals | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at St. Louis 8:15 ET Angels over Cardinals- Okay, it seems that the media insists on making Albert Pujols the story-line of his return to St. Louis since leaving after the 2010 season. Geez, guys, the storyline about a used-up PED user that got away scot free. The Cardinals through the years have been known for their solid play and basic fundamentals and this club seems to be a little different. Errors and misplays seen to be a part of their everyday experience. Michael Wacha (4-3. 6.00 ERA) is coming off of another poor performance and has allowed six runs in three of his last five starts. The Angels will start rookie Griffin Channing (2-3, 3.93) who is making his first appearance against the National League and he gets the win here. Take LA ANGELS! |
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06-21-19 | Braves v. Nationals -139 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Atlanta at Washington 7:05 ET Nationals over Braves- Today's the day that Dallas Keuchel who signed a two-year $21.2 million dollar contract finally makes his 2019 debut for his new club the Atlanta Braves. In three career starts against the Nationals Keuchel is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA while Washington will start Steven Strasburg (7-4, 3.73 ERA) and he is 12-11 lifetime against the Braves. I just don't see Keuchel being very effective as the Nationals have won eight of their last 11. Take WASHINGTON! |
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06-20-19 | Rays +103 v. A's | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Oakland 10:07 ET Rays over A's- Tampa Bay has the best road record in MLB despite getting rocked three straight at Yankee Stadium getting out-scored 21-4 and have lost seven of their last nine games and are still 23-13 away from home. Traveling west may be the change of scenery needed to break out of their mini slump and the Rays will start veteran Charlie Morton (8-1, 2.37 ERA) who blanked the A's over seven innings allowing just two hits on June 10. Oakland will start ace Frankie Montas (9-2, 2.85) and he is 5-0 in his last eight starts and has allowed three runs or less in 13 of 14 starts. Yet, I look for the Rays to sting here. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-19-19 | White Sox v. Cubs -145 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show |
Chicago WS at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over White Sox- Can this be right? The best pitcher in baseball this season Lucas Giolito (10-1, 2.22 ERA) is a heavy underdog against the struggling veteran Jon Lester (5-5, 4.08). Giolito has an ERA of 0.94 ERA during his current nine-game winning streak but is 1-1, with a 5.48 ERA in two starts against the Cubs and and ERA of 6.13 in 32 starts last season. Lester is 9-6 with a 4.13 ERA lifetime against the White Sox. The high 'price' drives me to the 'Baby Bears.' Take CUBS! |
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06-18-19 | Mets -118 v. Braves | Top | 10-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
New York Mets at Atlanta 7:20 ET Mets over Braves- This could end up a strong pitchers duel if managers here allow today's starters to go more then four innings. New York's Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (3-6. 3.38 ERA) will get the nod and he has been a victim of poor support as his mates are scoring just 3.7 runs per start and are 4-10 in his starts. Atlanta will start Julio Teheran (5-4, 2.92) and the Braves are 10-5 in his starts and he is 10-7 with a 2.35 ERA against the Mets but that might not be good enough. deGrom has an incredible 1.86 ERA against the Bravos in 18 career starts. Take M-E-T-S! |
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06-17-19 | Astros v. Reds -118 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Houston at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Astros- Houston was pounded at home Sunday 12-0 by Toronto and have not had back-to-back losses in four weeks. They will send Wade Miley (6-3, 3.14 ERA) to the mound who is 5-2 with a 2.89 ERA in 10 career appearances at the Great American Ball Park and yet the best in the AL is an underdog here. Cincinnati will start Luis Castillo (6-1, 2.20) who has allowed just one earned run in his each of his last three starts and has surrendered just 51 hits in 82 innings of work this season and is 3-1 with a 1.87 ERA in seven home starts. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-16-19 | Rangers v. Reds -170 | Top | 3-11 | Win | 100 | 4 h 35 m | Show |
Texas at Cincinnati 1:10 ET Reds over Rangers- The 'price' of this contest raises some eyebrows as the Reds open a prohibited favorite. Now, I can understand Cincinnati having a small home field edge (15-17) and have a struggling starter in Sonny Gray (2-5, 3.65 ERA) but, this is outrageously high. Texas is hot having won 13-of-19 and have won the first two games of this series and will start Ariel Jurado (4-2, 3.02) who has had four straight quality starts. But, Gray is 8-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 14 career appearances against the Rangers. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-14-19 | Yankees -105 v. White Sox | Top | 2-10 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 0 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET Yankees over White Sox- The Yankees have dropped their last two and seven of their last 10 and are beginning to show a need for some of the 15 players placed on the IL to return. Chicago has won four of five 10-of-15 and will send their best Lucas Giolito (9-1, 2.28 ERA) to the mound and he hasn't given up a run in his last 22 innings. New York will send CC Sabathia (3-3, 3.96) to the hill and he is 19-7 lifetime against the White Sox in 38 career starts including 10-2 at Comiskey Park. This is why New York is favored. Take the YANKEES! |
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06-13-19 | Blue Jays -130 v. Orioles | Top | 12-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 52 m | Show |
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Orioles- The Blue Jays scored only eight runs during their five-game losing streak and managed to put up that number yesterday in 'our' 8-6 Megabucks winner. Today, Marcus Stroman (3-8, 3.31 ERA) who is looking to rebound from his worst performance of the year surrendering six runs against Colorado. Baltimore will start Gabriel Ynoa (0-2, 4.96) and he is 0-1 with a 4.24 ERA at home. Take TORONTO! |
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06-11-19 | Blue Jays -114 v. Orioles | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -114 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Orioles- There are some bad teams in MLB that play bad baseball and these tare two of them. Baltimore had the worst record in baseball (115 losses) last season and are in the same position again and are 10-29 since their last series win. Toronto meanwhile has lost four straight failing to score more than two runs in any of those games and have dropped 14 of 17. Yet, the Blue Jays are favored on the road here. They will start Trent Thornton (1-4, 4.73 ERA) who it took nine starts before he notched his first victory and has pitched six innings on thee times in 13 starts. Yet, he is favored. The Orioles will start John Means (5-4, 2.67) has been the O's most effective hurler and is 3-1 at Camden yards and yet bis an underdog. Take TORONTO! |
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06-10-19 | Dodgers v. Angels +153 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 153 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET Angels over Dodgers- The Dodgers Hyun-Jin Ryu (9-1, 1.35 ERA) has been the most dominate pitcher in baseball and is off of a 9-0 win over Arizona pitching seven shutout innings and is 7-0 with a 0.75 ERA since his lone loss. The Dodgers have won 13 of their last 16 and have the best record in baseball while the Angels have dropped six of their last 10 games. They will start Griffin Canning (2-2, 3.52) who has a career high with eight strikeouts in six innings against Oakland last Tuesday and has a 42-10 strikeout to walk ratio in his seven career starts. In a surprise that the ANGELS! |
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06-09-19 | Yankees v. Indians -123 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -123 | 2 h 10 m | Show |
New York at Cleveland 1:10 ET Indians over Yankees- It appears that Cleveland is getting hot winning 4-of-5 at home while the Yankees are not. The Indians have won their last two while New York has fallen twice-in-a-row and dropped 5-of-6. With New York's Masahiro Tanaka on paternity leave (I didn't even know he was pregnant) Chad Green (1-2, 9.16 ERA) will get the start where his ERA on the road is 12.79. The Tribe will start Shane Bieber (5-2, 3.57) who is 3-0 in his last four starts striking out 38 batters in 26 innings. Take CLEVELAND |
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06-08-19 | Cardinals -109 v. Cubs | Top | 4-9 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 7:15 ET Cardinals over Cubs- The NL's fiercest rivalry continues in Chicago where the Cubs will host the gated Cardinals. Last week these two played a 3-game set in St . Louis as the Cards swept all three games and yesterday the Cubs took game one of this 3-game set in Wrigley Field and now the home team has won seven meetings this year. The Red-Birds will start Jack Flaherty (4-3, 3.76 ERA) started slowly but has allowed just two runs in his last two outings striking out 15 while walking nine including five shutout innings against the Cubs. Chicago will start veteran Jon Lester (4-4, 3.32) who is 7-5 lifetime with a 2.85 ERA against the Cardinals. Although St. Louis is 2-7 in Flaherty road starts and 6-20 in their last 26 at Chicago and yet they are favored here. Lester other than his last start has been rather inconsistent and falls short here. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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06-07-19 | Diamondbacks v. Blue Jays -122 | Top | 8-2 | Loss | -122 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Arizona at Toronto 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Diamondbacks- This pair of MLB also-rans in their respective leagues meet in Toronto after playing a 3-game sets with mirror image results of each other. Arizona posted a win in a 3-game set final game against first place LA Dodgers after losing the first two while the Blue Jays dropped the final in a 3-game set against the first place Yankees after winning the first two. The D'backs who have lost seven of their last 10 will start Merrill Kelly (5-6, 4.41 ERA) who is 2-4 with a 7.14 ERA in six career road starts. Toronto will start veteran Marcus Stroman (3-7, 2.84) who is among the leaders in ERA has had little run support (3.4) in his 13 starts. This time they score against a very hittable pitcher. Take TORONTO! |
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06-06-19 | Twins v. Indians -110 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
Minnesota at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Twins- The home run happy Twins have yet to lose three straight contests or have been swept in a series this season. They have dropped the first of this 3-game set in Cleveland as it is the Indians that have provided the power surge. The Tribe have gone deep seven times against the Twins in the past two days and will send Trevor Bauer (4-5, 3.76 ERA) to the hill to face Minnesota ace Jose Barrios (7-2, 3.27) is 4-2 with a 4.00 ERA in eight career starts against the Indians while Bauer who is 0-4 in his last six starts is 6-7 with a 4.27 ERA lifetime against Minnesota including a start this season where he allowed just one hit with nine strikeouts. Despite his failure to win of late Bauer has allowed just 61 hits in 84 innings. Take CLEVELAND! |
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06-04-19 | Reds -122 v. Cardinals | Top | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
Cincinnati at St. Louis 8:15 ET Reds over Cardinals- How about them Cardinals, they post the best record in the Nationals league in April and the worst record in May. With wins in their last four contests including a sweep over arch rival Chicago Cubs and claw back over .500. St. Louis will start Genesis Cabrera (0-1, 7.36 ERA) the lefty allowed five runs (3 earned), five hits and two walks in his lone start against Philadelphia. Cincinnati who won the last three series against the Cards last season but are 2-3 this year. Reds starter Luis Castillo (5-1, 2.45) is unbeaten in his last 10 starts (5-0) and gets the win here. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-02-19 | Red Sox -118 v. Yankees | Top | 8-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
Boston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Red Sox over Yankees- The greatest of all MLB rivalry's pits the World Champion Red Sox against baseball's winningest franchise at Yankee Stadium. Boston has dropped four straight and will be sending David Price (2-2, 2.83 ERA) to the mound against New York's veteran lefty CC Sabathia (3-1, 3.48). Price who has allowed just 38 hits in 47.2 innings and is 15-14 with a 4.90 ERA against New York including 2-7 with a 7.71 ERA since joining the Red Sox. He is 1-0 with a 1.53 ERA in his last four starts...take BOSTON! |
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06-01-19 | Cubs v. Cardinals -133 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 7:15 ET Cardinals over Cubs- The Cardinals who posted the worst record in MLB for the month of May (8-18) have won two straight for the first time since April. Chicago hasn't been much better of late losing 4-of-5 and six of their last eight are starting Carlos Quintana (4-4, 3.73 ERA) who has been a bit of a disappointment since coming over from the White Sox who is 5-3 with a 3.75 ERA in nine starts against the Cards. St. Louis will start Jack Flaherty (4-3, 3.77) who started slowing this season but is rounding into form. The Cubs are 3-7 in Quintana's last 10 road starts...take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-31-19 | Giants -109 v. Orioles | Top | 6-9 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
San Francisco at Baltimore 7:05 ET Giants over Orioles- Today, we are dealing with two of the worst teams in baseball one in each league as last place Baltimore will host last play San Francisco. Now, this one seems a bit odd as the home Orioles are underdogs with their best pitcher Andrew Cashner (5-2, 4.55 ERA) on the mound against the Giants worst Drew Pomeranz (1-5, 6.45). The Giants hurler has lasted just 13 innings in his last four starts allowing 17 runs on 22 hits along with nine walks and yet he is favored here. Baltimore has seven home wins the least in the major and that number won't change today. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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05-30-19 | Twins v. Rays -139 | Top | 3-14 | Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show |
Minnesota at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Twins- Minnesota has turned it around this season with a barrage of homers that lead the majors after struggling with a lack of power all last season. The Twins have won 14 of their last 16 and will be facing a Tampa Bay team that leads the 'bigs' in team ERA with 2.93. They will start Martin Perez (7-1, 2.95 ERA) who has allowed one run or less five times this season. The Rays will counter with Charlie Morton (5-0, 2.54) who is 34-10 since coming over to the American League and get the home edge here tonight. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-28-19 | Nationals +102 v. Braves | Top | 5-4 | Win | 102 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
Washington at Atlanta 7:20 ET Nationals over Braves- It has been said (in the past) that pitching is 90% of baseball and that should make Washington on of the better teams in the NL as they have two of the best. Tonight, one of those hurlers Stephen Strasburg (4-3, 3.25 ERA) who has allowed just 53 hits in 72 innings gets the start for the struggling Nationals. The problem for the Nats in that they just don't score runs but they are 41-15 in Strasburg's last 56 road starts. Atlanta will start lefty Max Fried (7-2, 2.88) who has won his last three starts and is 7-4 against Atlanta the past four seasons. Take WASHINGTON! |
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05-27-19 | Brewers -107 v. Twins | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Minnesota 7:10 ET Brewers over Twins- Minnesota winners of six straight and 10 of 11 sweeping their last two series against the Angels and White Sox and have pounded their way to a MLB leading 109 homers. The Brewers salvaged the final of a 3-game set against Philadelphia and will send rejuvenated Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 2.39 ERA) to the hill against the disappointing Michael Pineda (4-3, 5.43) who has surrendered 10 home runs in his last 29 innings. Although, Minnesota is 41-16 in their last 57 overall they are just 5-12 in their last 17 inter-league games and oddly enough Milwaukee is 19-7 on Mondays. Starting week off right with the BREWERS! |
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05-27-19 | Diamondbacks v. Rockies -110 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Arizona at Colorado 3:10 ET Rockies over Diamondbacks- It is getting more and more difficult to 'fade' Zack Greinke (6-2, 2.89) as he seems to get better with each outing. If not for a boneheaded manager yanking Zack Arizona has lost four of his 11 starts twice blowing leads after he's been removed. But, while on the mound he has allowed just 53 hits in 72 innings work with a 0.87 WHIP on the season and even better I his last three starts 0.65 WHIPO and 1.66 ERA. So why is he not favored here? The D'backs just swept three at San Francisco while the Rockies got a 'gift' win handed to them by the Orioles. The Rockies are 6-2 in the last eight meetings and 20-9 in their last 29 home starts against right handers. Somehow...take COLORADO! |
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05-26-19 | Braves v. Cardinals -151 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -151 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Atlanta at St. Louis 7:05 ET Cardinals over Braves- After posting the best record in the league during April St. Louis has had the AL's worst record in May. Today, Atlanta 's starter Julio Teheran (3-4, 3.67 ERA) has done just the opposite of the Cards, as he struggled in April with a 5.35 ERA and in his four May starts he has an ERA of 0.79. Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty (4-3, 4.19) is also a 'Tale of two Months' as he was 3-1 in April and 1-2 in May with a 4.37 ERA but has held opponents to a .188 batting average his last five outings. Take St. LOUIS! |
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05-25-19 | Diamondbacks v. Giants -120 | Top | 10-4 | Loss | -120 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
Arizona at San Francisco 4:05 ET Giants over Diamondbacks- It's either feast of famine for the Diamondbacks as they just ended a five-game losing streak with an 18-2 victory over the Giants last night. Arizona will start Taylor Clark (0-1, 2.00 ERA) who has nine innings under his belt as he gets his second career start after being called up from Triple-A Reno. San Francisco will start Andrew Suarez (0-1, 4.50) who made 29 starts last season and surrendered three runs in six innings in his lone start this year. Giants get the best of it here. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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05-24-19 | Red Sox -135 v. Astros | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -135 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Boston at Houston 8:10 ET Red Sox over Astros- A match-up of those that I consider the two best clubs in the AL and there should be a buzz in the air as Chris Sale (1-5, 4.31 ERA) takes the hill for Boston. Sale is off of a 10 strikeout performance in five innings which comes on the heels of his 17 strike out outing is seven innings. Houston will start Wade Miley (4-2, 3.51) who is 2-2 with a 6.35 ERA in five starts against the Red Sox while Sale is 5-2 with a 2.12 ERA with a 0.84 WHIP in eight starts. Sox have won their last two while the Astros have dropped their last two and I like the pitching match-up. Take BOSTON! |
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05-23-19 | Rays -122 v. Indians | Top | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 45 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Cleveland 6:10 ET Rays over Indians- A couple of things surrounding this AL battle as I believe it is 'out with the old and in with the new' as the Rays are becoming a strong threat while the Indians are falling off from pervious levels. Okay, let's see what we have here and it raises an eyebrow. How is it that Tampa Bay is favored on the road and they hadn't even named a starting pitcher and now have listed Ryan Yarbrough (2-1, 8.10 ERA). That maybe not so bad for the Rays as they are 15-7 on the road. Cleveland's Adam Pluto (1-0, 1.50) makes his second career start for the Tribe and is up against to tough club that is 19-7 in their last 26 games on grass. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-23-19 | Phillies +113 v. Cubs | Top | 9-7 | Win | 113 | 4 h 10 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Phillies over Cubs- This match-up has some of 'us' a bit confused as the first place Cubs are such a meager favorite at home with their ace on the mound. Veteran Jon Lester (3-2, 2.09 ERA) is coming off of his worst performance of the season but has dominated Philadelphia throughout his career and is 8-0 with a 1.49 ERA in 10 starts. When you are that Phillies starter Aaron Nova (4-0, 4.47) who is 1-1 with a 5.12 ERA in three tries against the Cubs. Chicago is 17-7 at home and the Phils are just 10-11 on the road and this 'price' is way too short...Cubs are in trouble today. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-22-19 | Reds +100 v. Brewers | Top | 9-11 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 19 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 1:10 ET Reds over Brewers- Yesterday I posted a 'Don't make sense' game and somehow the Padres rallied to defeat Arizona despite the over-whelming trends against 'our' winner. This afternoon there is another 'how can this be game.' Cincinnati is 4-games under .500 and on the road at Milwaukee and the Brewers are 6-games over .500. So, why are the Reds favored here especially when the Brewers starter Zach Davies (5-0, 1.54 ERA) leads MLB starting pitchers in ERA? The answer is Luis Castillo (5-1, 1.90) who's only loss thIs season was a 1-0 defeated the Milwaukee. This tine it's CINCINNATI! |
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05-21-19 | Diamondbacks v. Padres -105 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 6 m | Show |
Arizona at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Diamondbacks- Let me start by saying there is something 'way-wrong' with this 'line' as Arizona sends one of the better pitchers in his time Zack Greinke (6-1, 2.78 ERA) who is 6-0 with a 1.92 ERA in his last nine starts including 2-0 this season against Arizona. Greinke has dominated San Diego and owns a 13-2 record and 2.30 ERA in 24 career starts and yet he is an underdog tonight and that just 'don't make sense.' San Diego's Matt Strahm (1-3, 3.07) gets the nod and he has had one outing against Arizona throwing five scoreless innings in April. The Padres have lost six of their last eight and yet they are the favorite against the D'Backs best. What more can I say other than take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-20-19 | Twins v. Angels -119 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -119 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
Minnesota at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Twins- Minnesota's Jake Odorizzi (6-2, 2.63 ERA) has won six straight starts including his last start against the Angels last Wednesday. That is his lone career win over Los Angeles as he is just 1-3 with a 5.87 ERA in six career starts. Los Angeles will start Taylor Cole (0-0, 4.91) and he has just 7.1 innings pitched this season all in relief and he is expected to throw a few quick innings and then Felix Pena (2-1, 3.49) is to take over. This may be a bit 'off' but it will work for the Halos tonight. Take the ANGELS! |
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05-19-19 | Twins v. Mariners -101 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show |
Minnesota at Seattle 4:10 ET Mariners over Twins- A pair of clubs that are trending in opposite directions as Minnesota has won five straight while Seattle has dropped their last three. The Twins pounded the Mariners 18-4 Saturday and are now 15-7 on the road whereas Seattle is just 9-14 at home. The Mariners who started the year 13-2 are 9-22 since and will start rookie Yusei Kikuchi (2-1, 3.64 ERA) who has never faced Minny but is unbeaten in his last five starts. The Twins will start Kyle Gibson (4-1, 4.26) who has made nine career starts against Seattle and is 4-2 with a 3.38 ERA, but it won't be enough today. Take SEATTLE! |
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05-18-19 | Cubs v. Nationals -131 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Washington 7:05 ET Nationals over Cubs- Chicago is one of the hottest teams in baseball having won 21 of their last 28 game have taken over the NL Central with a 4-game lead in the loss column already. Washington is just a shell of their former selves as they have now lost 15 of their last 22. The Cubs will start Jon Lester ( 3-1, 1.16 ERA) and he has not allowed a run in his last three starts and four of his last five outings but he is just 2-2 lifetime against the Nationals and will be opposed by Steven Strasburg (3-3. 3.63). Strasburg has been just as tough of late allowing just 22 hits in his last 34.1 innings. Look for the Nats to get it done. Take WASHINGTON! |
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05-18-19 | Brewers v. Braves -116 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:20 ET Braves over Brewers- Both hurlers in tonight's contest have had stints on the sidelines as a the Brewers Chase Anderson (2-0, 3.20 ERA) makes his first start in 10 days after a right middle finger laceration while Kevin Gausman (2-3, 4.50) served a five-day suspension for throwing at Marlins hitters. Atlanta won for the sixth time in their last seven games and are off of season highs in runs (12) and hits (17) and are 7-2 in Gausman's last nine starts. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-17-19 | Brewers v. Braves -133 | Top | 8-12 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:20 ET Braves over Brewers- After dropping three straight on the road the Brewers have responded with three wins and are now 4-3 on this road trip. Atlanta meanwhile has won five of six after dropping four straight and will start Max Fried (5-2, 3.25 ERA) who has a strikeout ratio of 41-K's and just nine walks in 44.1 innings. Milwaukee will start Jhoulys Chacin (3-4, 4.57) who is 2-4 with a 3.69 ERA in seven career starts against the Braves. The Braves are 19-9 versus the Brewers in the last 28 meetings in Atlanta and get it done here. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-16-19 | Cubs v. Reds -125 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 37 m | Show |
Chicago at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Reds over Cubs- Yesterday's overtime loss to the Reds was just Chicago's third loss in their last 16 games and leaves them with a four-game lead in the loss column over the Brewers in the NL Central. Today, the Cubs will start Jose Quintana (4-2, 3.50 ERA) who os coming off of a loss last time out but has had five quality starts in his last six outings. Cincinnati's Luis Castillo (4-1, 1.76) has gone seven starts without a defeat while allowing just 32 hits in 56.1 innings with 70 strikeouts. Once again it's CINCINNATI! |
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05-15-19 | Cubs v. Reds -126 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
Chicago at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Reds over Cubs- The matchup here pits a pair of disappointing pitchers that are still trying to find their way early on this season. The free agent signing of Yu Darvish (2-2, 5.40 ERA) by the Cubs looks like a 'bust' right now as his control has been a major problem while Cincinnati's Sonny Gray (0-4, 4.15) has yet to win in eight starts. Gray who was an All-Star for Oakland in 2015 has allowed just 31 hits in 31 innings but has received little offensive support from his teammates. Chicago is hot winning 22 of their last 28 and have dominated the Reds going 42-19 in the last 61 meetings. After learning these stats it is difficult to understand why the Reds are favored. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-14-19 | Padres v. Dodgers -149 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 12 h 25 m | Show |
San Diego at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET Dodgers over Padres- In with the 'new' and 'out' with the old. San Diego rookie sensation Chris Paddack (3-1, 1.55 ERA) has been better than his record shows and the Padres are 6-1 in his seven starts. Paddack who has surrendered only 18 hits in 40.2 innings of work with 46 strikeouts is matched against 3-time Cy Young Award winner and future HOF and 2014 NL MLV Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.31) who also has a WHIP of 0.98. The improved Padres are still not in the Dodgers class and with their ace on the hill they should get the best of these upstarts from the south. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-13-19 | Astros v. Tigers +150 | Top | 8-1 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
Houston at Detroit 7:10 ET Tigers over Astros- Houston has picked up the pace winning their last five in-a-row but return to the road where they are just 10-11. The Astros as a matter of fact are just 8-13 against lefty starters but have been pounding the ball where ever they play of late. Scoring 15 runs Sunday Houston is now hitting over .300 as a team their last 10 games. Detroit will start Matthew Boyd (4-2, 2.86 ERA) who has allowed just 36 hits in 50 innings with 63 strikeouts and is 2-0 against the Astros but with a 5.71 ERA in three appearances. Tough spot for Houston after scoring 15 runs at home and now taking to the road. Take DETROIT! |
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05-12-19 | White Sox +103 v. Blue Jays | Top | 5-1 | Win | 103 | 3 h 46 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Toronto 1:07 ET White Sox over Blue Jays- The White Sox broke out of a team slump scoring seven runs in their Saturday win against the struggling Blue Jays who have lost nine of their last 11. Scoring has been even more difficult for Toronto to score as they have plated just five runs in their last 47 innings. Chicago will start Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.06 ERA) who has allowed just 25 hits in 31 innings with 30 strike outs in his last 24 innings of work. Aaron Sanchez (3-3, 3.21) has been good enough but with little offensive support from his teammates scoring just 3.8 runs in his starts. Take WHITE SOX! |
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05-11-19 | Brewers v. Cubs -137 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 4 h 18 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cubs over Brewers- These two rivals have alternated wins and losses their last five games and with the Brewers winnings their seventh straight yesterday 7-0. Milwaukee's staff has a 1.50 ERA during this seven game streak and will be throwing Zach Davies (4-0, 1.56 ERA) who held the Cubs without an earned run back on April 7. Chicago will start Cole Hamels (3-0, 3.38) who defeated the Brewers on April 6 is now 8-3 lifetime against them as the Cubs are 9-3 in their last 12 home games and 20-7 in their last 27 overall and 7-1 after a loss. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-10-19 | Yankees v. Rays -141 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -141 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Yankees- Two of the winningest pitchers in the AL face-off as the Yankees send Domingo German (6-1, 2.35 ERA) against the Rays' Tyler Glasnow (6-0, 1.47) at Tampa Bay. New York who has had 14 players listed on the IL are scraping along and trail the Rays bye 1.5 games for the lead in the AL East. Both starters have been tough to hit as Glasnow has surrendered just 30 hits in 43 innings with 46 strikeouts and not allowing more then two runs in any of his seven starts. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-09-19 | Braves -102 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
Atlanta at Arizona 9:40 ET Braves over Diamondbacks- Atlanta is coming off getting swept by the Dodgers in three games and it is the third time that they have lost a 3-game swept including one to Arizona in Atlanta three weeks ago. Yet, this game opens with the Braves favored because Mike Soroka (3-1, 1.14 ERA) gets the start for the Braves who is just 21-years old and has surrendered just 16 hits in 23.2 innings. Luke Weaver (3-1, 3.29 ERA) gets the nod for Arizona and is 1-1 with a lifetime ERA of against the Braves. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-08-19 | Twins v. Blue Jays +100 | Top | 9-1 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Minnesota at Toronto 7:07 ET Blue Jays over Twins- The Blue Jays bats have gone silent as they have been shut out their past two games and have scored three runs or less in seven of eight games plating just 11 runs in those seven games. Minnesota is playing well and is 9-3 overall in their last 12 contests and are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. The Twins will start Kyle Gibson (2-1, 4.68 ERA) who is 3-1 with a 5.01 ERA against Toronto and is coming off of a loss to the Yankees. Toronto will start winless Trent Thornton (0-3, 4.08) who has thrown better than his record who indicate. He has allowed just 28 hits in 35.1 innings but has received little offensive support at 3.6 runs per. Blue Jays score and win today. Take TORONTO |
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05-07-19 | Giants +114 v. Rockies | Top | 14-4 | Win | 114 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
San Francisco at Colorado 8:40 ET Giants over Rockies- Oh, how I'm hurting for San Francisco as an 'old' New York Giants Baseball Club fan it distresses me to see what they are right now. Their line-up is very weak hitting and powerless and their best player is also at the end of a great career and a couple of World Series rings but, nah. Colorado started the season slowly and have been gradually creeping back but have nothing more than inconsistent. Madison Bumgarner (1-4, 3.92 ERA) has to do it all himself as he has received little support getting merely 2-runs per start as they are just 2-7 in his last nine starts. More bad news for Giants backers is that they are 2-17 at Denver winning one game in each of the past two seasons. But, (there's always a but) Bumgarner has found hid 'spot' shutting down the Dodgers in his last start and is 14-8 with a 3.03 ERA versus Colorado and 5-6, 4.32 ERA at Coors Field. Take the GIANTS! |
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05-06-19 | Mariners v. Yankees -143 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 18 h 5 m | Show |
Seattle at New York Yankees 6:35 ET Yankees over Mariners- Both clubs have 19 wins but they feel different about themselves because of the way they got there. Seattle who started the year 13-2 ended a six-game losing streak with an huge over-the-top victory 10-0 against Cleveland. The Yankees have 14 different player on the IL and continue to win with unknowns and reserves and have won 10 of 14. New York's CC Sabathia (1-1, 2.66 ERA) was on the shelf for awhile but has return in fine fashion, 20 innings only 15 hits but has had only 2.5 runs of support per start. But the Bombers are 13-4 in CC's last 17 starts versus Seattle and New York is 21-7 in the last 28 meetings. The Mariners will start veteran Felix Hernandez (1-2, 4.31) and they have struggled going 4-12 in his last 16 starts. Take NY YANKEES! |
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05-05-19 | Diamondbacks v. Rockies -135 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 5 h 41 m | Show |
Arizona at Colorado 3:10 ET Rockies over Diamondbacks- Upon looking at this match-up I am a little miffed that Arizona who has won four straight with ace Zack Greinke (5-1, 3.27 ERA) on the mound is such a heavy underdog. Consider that the Diamondbacks are 12-5 in their last 17 trips to Coors Field. So, lets look at the Rockies with German Marquez (3-2, 2.93) on the bump and Colorado is 6-2 in his last eight home starts. When 'we' see that Grienke is 5-1 with a 4.18 ERA at Coors makes this even more intriguing. This one smells...take COLORADO! |
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05-04-19 | Cardinals v. Cubs -126 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 55 m | Show |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 4:05 ET Cubs over Cardinals- The Cardinals bats have cooled off their last two games scoring just once and losing twice entering their sixth straight road game. The Cubs have now won five straight and 16 of their last 22 and will send Yu Darvish (2-3, 5.02 ERA) to the mound. Darvish who has been one of the biggest free agent disappointments has found his old form of late going 2-1 while allowing just 11 hits in 16 innings while posting a 3.24 ERA. St. Louis will start Michale Wacha (2-0, 4.78) who has been great but forever struggles against the Cubs and is 4-8 with a 6.65 ERA in 18 career games including a 1-4 and 5.98 ERA at Wrigley Field. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-03-19 | Diamondbacks -103 v. Rockies | Top | 10-9 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET Diamondbacks over Rockies- One club that few expected very little out of is the Diamondbacks who lost Goldschmidt among other but have come out strong winning 18 of 31. Colorado started slowly out of the box winning just two of their first 14 but have turned it around somewhat winning 12 of their last 17. But, the Rockies have trouble winning games when (Tyler Anderson 0-2, 11.34 ERA) starts going 5-12 un his last 17 home starts. Robbie Ray (1-1, 4.18) who has been pitching in hard luck will start for Arizona and has allowed just 23 hits in 32.1 innings while Anderson has surrendered 17 hits in his last 11 innings with a 12.34 ERA. Take ARIZONA! |
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05-02-19 | Blue Jays v. Angels -149 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 12 h 44 m | Show |
Toronto at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET Angels over Blue Jays- Both of tonight's starting pitchers have had health issues in recent seasons and have missed a plethora of turns while still being effective when able to take the mound. Toronto's Aaron Sanchez (3-1, 2.32 ERA) has had blister and finger nail problems and hasn't been able to throw more than five innings and is 0-1 with a 3.14 ERA in four career starts. The Angels will start Tyler Skaggs (2-2, 3.15) who will be making his second start in two weeks because of a sprained ankle but has been effective. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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04-30-19 | Cubs -147 v. Mariners | Top | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Seattle 10:05 ET Cubs over Mariners- Chicago has been slow getting off the mark this season while the Mariners started 13-2 but have come back to the pack since that fast start. A pair of the best hurlers in the 'Bigs' as future Hall of Fame righty 'King' Felix Hernandez (1-2, 3.91 ERA) who is facing the Cubs for just the third time in his career without a decision. The 'Windy City' boys will start Cole Hamels (3-0, 3.16) who has been difficult to hit allowing just 22 hits in 31.1 innings with a 0.99 WHIP. Chicago is 9-3 in their last 12 games while the Mariners are 2-8 in their last 10 home games and 5-16 in their last 21 inter-league games. Take the CUBS! |
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04-28-19 | Brewers v. Mets -122 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 12 m | Show |
Milwaukee at New York Mets 1:10 ET Mets over Brewers- The Mets have now dropped three straight and are at 13-13 on the season and have yet to establish any consistency. Milwaukee has been up and down and streaking all season with most of the winning coming at home. The Brewers will start Gio Gonzalez who makes his 2019 debut who closed the 2018 season with Milwaukee going 3-0 with a 2.13 ERA down the stretch. So, it seems strange that no one would play Gonzalez who the Yankees has designated to Triple-A ball. Steve Matz (2-1, 4.03 ERA) get the nod for New York and he is 3-1 with a 3.33 ERA lifetime against the Brewers. Take the METS! |
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04-27-19 | Cubs -115 v. Diamondbacks | Top | 9-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Arizona 8:10 ET Cubs over Diamondbacks- Arizona has been a bit of a surprise to date and have won five-in-a-row and 10 of their last 12 while the Cubs have dropped their last two games but are 7-3 in their last 10 outings. The D'backs will start Zack Godley (1-1, 6.67 ERA) who has alternated good and bad starts and he is 1-2 with a 5.14 ERA in four career starts against Chicago. The Cubs will start struggling veteran Yu Darvish (1-3, 5.96) who has shown to be one of the worst free agent signing since the Yankees got Jacob Ellsbury who is just 2-6 with a 5.31 ERA since joining the club. This time it's CHICAGO! |
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04-25-19 | Yankees v. Angels -106 | Top | 5-11 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
New York Yankees at L.A. Angels 9:07 ET Angels over Yankees- 'Break-up the Yankees'...the cry of the also-rans during the 1950's as they dominated baseball with nine World Series appears in 10 years. Currently, the Yankees are 'all broke up' as they have 13 players on the IL including seven All-stars. But, that isn't keeping New York from winning as they are at a season high six-game winning streak and have won eight of their last nine. Tonight the Yanks will start Masahiro Tanaka (2-1, 2.76 ERA) and he is perfect against the Angels 3-0 with a 1.59 ERA in six career starts. LA will start their ace Trevor Cahill (1-2, 5.47) who has struggled against New York going 1-4 with a 10.09 ERA in seven career appearances against NY. Yet, well, like I said at the top, these Yankees are all 'broke up' and are not the same club. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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04-24-19 | Phillies v. Mets +115 | Top | 6-0 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 Mets over Phillies- This one is a tough one for me on so many levels as I really don't like the starter that I'm going to back and 'like' the pitcher that I'm paying against. My issues start with New York Jason Vargas (1-0, 9.58 ERA) who has been totally ineffective as a Mets after having a career year in Kansas City. I 'saw' Vargas up close and personal in spring training and I believe that I could be a career .300 hitter against the garbage he was tossing up. This season he has already surrendered 17 hits in 10 innings on the season. Philadelphia will start Vince Velasquez (0-0, 2.55) allowing just 13 hits in 18 innings but has had little run support 2.7 per game. But, here it comes there's always a 'but'...Velasquez is 1-4 lifetime against the Mets with a 4.58 ERA in eight starts while Vargas is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA over the Phillies. Take the NEW YORK METS! |
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04-23-19 | Phillies v. Mets -127 | Top | 0-9 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Phillies- A pair of 'sad Zac's' will pitch for both squads as the Phillies will send Zach Eflin (2-2, 3.68 ERA) to the hill while New York will send Zack Wheeler (1-2, 6.35) to the mound. Despite the difference in ERA it could be argued that Wheeler has thrown better allowing just 21 hits in 22.2 innings while Eflin has surrendered 26 hits in 22 innings and is 2-3 with a 5.25 ERA in seven starts against the Mets. Wheelers has had three straight quality starts and is 4-2 with a 3.67 ERA lifetime against Philadelphia. Take the METS! |