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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 | Rockies v. Mets -114 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Colorado at New York Mets 7:15 ET Mets over Rockies- After a slow start the Rockies bats have come alive and they have won 10 of their last 12 including a 5-1 win over the Mets last night. Colorado will send Jon Gray (5-4, 4.11 ERA) to the hill and he is 2-0 in his last three starts with a 2.37 ERA after posting a 7.71 ERA in his previous four turns. His last time out against the Mets he surrendered eight runs and nine hits in two innings. New York will start Steven Matz (4-4, 3.97) who was racked by Arizona in his last start giving up five runs on eight hits after allowing no more than three runs in any of his six previous starts. Take NEW YORK! |
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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 | White Sox v. Royals -119 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 8:15 ET Royals over White Sox- These two enter this contest with eight straight losses between them as the home Royals have lost their last six and the White Sox have dropped their last two. Chicago has struggled on the road losing their last five away from home and are 12-18 overall as visitors. Kansas City doesn't give us much to hang their hat on as they are 11-20 at home and will start Homer Bailey (4-6, 6.05 ERA) who is 0-3 with a 9.64 ERA in his last four starts while Ivan Nova (3-5, 6.24) whois 2-1 with a 4.85 ERA against the Royals in five starts. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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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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06-07-19 | Reds +108 v. Phillies | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Reds over Phillies- Philadelphia has won their last two after losing four straight to start their six-game (2-4) road trip and have won five of six at home. They will start Zach Eflin ( 5-5, 3.02 ET) is returning from the IL as he struggled since a shutout May 11 and is 0-2 with a 4.91 ERA since. Cincinnati will start Tyler Mahle (2-5, 4.26) who is looking for his first road win and gets it here. The 'price' seems a bit short here and I expect the Reds to surprise the Phillies here. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-06-19 | Nationals v. Padres -104 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 20 m | Show | |
Washington at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Nationals- Now, wait a second...okay 'we' needed that. The weak hitting Nationals have won four straight while San Diego who is at the break-even mark has dropped their last two and seven of their last 10. Patrick Corbin (5-3, 3.46 ERA) will start for the Nats and he is coming off of his worst performance of the year allowing eight runs in 2.2 innings and is 6-7 with a 4.24 ERA in 19 career appearances against San Diego. The Padres will start Joey Lucchesi (4-3, 3.96) picked up his first win since April 21 last time out and makes it two-in-a-row. Take San Diego. |
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06-06-19 | A's v. Angels -126 | 7-4 | Loss | -126 | 11 h 10 m | Show | |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET Angels over A's- Los Angeles posted a huge 10-9 walk-off win last night after trailing 7-1 in the third inning showing a no-quit attitude. Oakland will start Mike Fiers (4-3, 4.78 ERA) who is unbeaten is his last five starts while going 2-0 allowing no more than three runs in any start. He is 4-4 lifetime against the Angels with a 5.25 ERA during his career while LA will start Tyler Skaggs (4-5, 4.50) who has struggled against Oakland going 2-7 with a 5.07 ERA in 11 starts. Still, the Angels are rising. Take LA ANGELES! |
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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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06-05-19 | Rockies v. Cubs -112 | 8-9 | Win | 100 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
Colorado at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Rockies- As far as free agent signings go the Cubs are still waiting for Yu Darvish (2-3, 5.02 ERA) to show some dividends and hasn't won since April 27. Colorado will send this season's best German Marquez (6-2, 3.48) to the mound and they are 5-1 in his last six starts. Darvish has shown signs of improvement as he has gone six, seven and six innings in his last three starts but is 0-3 with an ERA of 10.13 against the Rockies. It's no matter tonight as the Cubbies (Jamie calls them that) who are 16-7 at home get the win. Take CHICAGO CUBS! |
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06-05-19 | Phillies v. Padres +103 | 7-5 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at San Diego 3:40 ET Padres over Phillies- How 'bout dat? Jay Bruce wasn't with the Phillies 24-hours and he tied his career high in RBI's with six as he hit two homers one a grand slam and a double. Philadelphia ace Jake Arrieta (5-5, 3.96 ERA) has not been as sharp as past seasons and he was pounded by the Dodgers is his last outing surrendering five runs, 10 hits in five innings. He is 2-2 in six career starts against the Padres with a 4.60 ERA. San Diego will start Cal Quantrill (1-2, 5.14) as the number one draft pick has been called up from Triple-A El Paso. With a 19-7 strikeout ratio he gets a win here. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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06-04-19 | A's v. Angels -107 | 4-2 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 54 m | Show | |
Oakland at LA Angels 10:05 ET Angels over A's- The choppy season for the Angles continues as they work on straightening out some issues and filling the holes. Despite losing a make-up game 8-1 at the Cubs yesterday Los Angeles has won seven of the last 10 while Oakland after a 10-game win streak has lost their last five. The A's will send their best Frankie Montas (6-2, 2.81 ERA) who surrendered three runs for the first time in 11 starts this season last time out and has one appearance against the Angels allowing just one run in six innings. The Angels will start rookie sensation Griffin Canning (2-1, 3.06) who surrendered just two runs against Oakland last Wednesday and has an ERA of 0.95 in his last three starts. Take LOS ANGELES |
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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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06-04-19 | Twins v. Indians -131 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Cleveland 7:05 ET Indians over Twins- Minnesota is the 'hottest' team in MLB winning 15 of the last 18 and now have the best winning percentage all of baseball. The difference between this season and last for the Twins has been their power surge they have hit twice as many homers this year compared to last. Cleveland will start Shane Bieber (4-2, 3.67 ERA) who is 2-0 in his last three starts and is 1-0 lifetime against the Indians. Although Cleveland is 4-10 in their last 14 and the Twins are 13-3 in their last 16 road games the Tribe are the side. Take CLEVELAND! |
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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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06-02-19 | Angels +101 v. Mariners | 13-3 | Win | 101 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
L.A. Angels at Seattle 4:10 ET Angels over Mariners- In my experience it has always been understood the catchers after their playing career make the best managers...but, this is not always true. One of the worst is Angels manager Brad Ausmus who when in inter-league play once made a multiple player switch and ended up with the pitcher leading off at the plate the next at-bat. He also is now one of those 'brilliant' ideas to let his started pitch just one innings and then use seven of eight pitchers for his game plan. The problem with this is not all pitchers will be affective as at least one of them will get pounded. So, talking about the day's starter has no baring on the outcome. We are going t play the 'team' to win here and it is LOS ANGELES! |
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06-02-19 | Twins v. Rays -108 | 9-7 | Loss | -108 | 3 h 42 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Rays over Twins- After getting blown out 14-3 in the first game of this four-game series the Twins have rebounded with a pair of wins against the Rays and will be sending the AL's ERA leader in Jake Odorizzi (7-2, 2.16) who is unbeaten in his last eight starts and has not allowed a run in five of his last six outings. Tampa Bay will start Ryan Yarbrough (4-1, 5.53) who won his lone start this season over Cleveland as the Rays are 6-2 in their last eight games overall. Odorizzi in one start against his former team has a 10.38 ERA with no decision. He gets one today but will not be happy with the results. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-01-19 | Mets +102 v. Diamondbacks | 5-6 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 60 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Arizona 10:10 ET Mets over Diamondbacks- A terrific matchup of a pair of evenly matched clubs.that will both send Cy Young Award winners to the mound. Both clubs have 28 wins with Arizona having played one more game than the Mets but have lost five straight. New York's Jacob deGrom (3-5, 3.71 ERA) has been inconsistent to date but has allowed just 56 hits in 63 innings of work and is 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA with 23 strikeouts in only 14 innings against Arizona. The D'backs starting Zack Grienke (6-2, 2.78) is 3-1 lifetime against the Mets but today meets his match. Take NEW YORK! |
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06-01-19 | Red Sox +107 v. Yankees | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 50 m | Show | |
Boston at New York Yankees 7:15 ET Red Sox over Yankees- Baseball's most heated rivalry continues at Yankee Stadium where New York is 21-11 on the year. The Yankees who fell to the Red Sox in last years playoffs are 3-0 against Boston this season and will send their most effective starter Domingo German (9-1, 3.43 ERA) to the hill. Boston will send former Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello (4-4, 4.41) to the mound and he was 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA against the 'Bombers' last season and held the Yanks at bay during the playoffs. Play the RED SOX! |
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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 | Royals +106 v. Rangers | 2-6 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
Kansas City at Texas 8:05 ET Royals over Rangers- Texas has held the upper hand in this series as they were 19-5 against the Royals before this series started but dropped the first of this four-game set 4-2 to KC yesterday. The Rangers will start Ariel Jurado (1-2, 2.28 ERA) and is making his third start of the season but has had one relief appearance against the Royals allowing two runs and four hits in 2.1 innings. Danny Duffy (3-1, 3.12) in 3-0 over his last five turns allowing less then three runs in any start and he is 3-2 with a 3.33 ERA in eight career starts against the Rangers. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-31-19 | Nationals -107 v. Reds | 3-9 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
Nationals over Reds- Washington is finally beginning to play some baseball as they have won five of their last six and have banged out 47 runs in their last six games. The will start their best today as Patrick Corbin (5-2, 2.85 ERA) takes the hill and his mound opponent for the Reds will be Tyler Maule (1-5, 4.15) who allowed six runs and three homers in his last outing. Without Joey Votto in the line-up the Reds lose a valuable cog. With the Nats the favorite here ( because of Corbin starting) I believe that they are the side. Take WASHINGTON! |
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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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05-29-19 | Diamondbacks v. Rockies +108 | 4-5 | Win | 108 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Diamondbacks- The trends and number surrounding this game will scare you if you are thinking of 'playing' on the Rockies. To start with Arizona's Robbie Ray (4-1, 3.26 ERA) is 4-0 in his last six starts including a win in Colorado on May 3 raising his lifetime record to 4-4 with a 5.43 ERA in 13 career starts against the Rockies. Jeff Hoffman (0-1, 8.10) is the part of this 'action' that is scary as he is 0-2 with a10.38 ERA against the D'backs. The Rockies after a slow start are beginning to put it together having won their last three and 6-of-8. Add the Arizona is 3-7 in their last 10 and 2-8 in the last 10 meetings. Take COLORADO! |
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05-29-19 | Cubs -108 v. Astros | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Houston 8:10 ET Cubs over Astros- Now, after taking the first two games of this three-game set Houston has opened up an underdog in the series finale. The Astros will start Wade Miley (5-2, 3.32 ERA) who hasn't lost in seven starts (4-0) and is 3-0 with a 2.15 ERA at Minute Maid Park. In nine starts against the Cubs he is 6-2 with a 4.08 ERA in nine starts. Chicago will start Kyle Hendricks (4-4, 3.34) who has never faced the Astros but will pick up a win here. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-28-19 | Diamondbacks v. Rockies -130 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Diamondbacks- I have said numerous times that the most important part of winning while betting baseball is being able to take advantage of steaks both good and bad. Often it is streaks that overcoming poor pitching matchups and I believe we have one here. Colorado has picked up their pace of late winning five of their last seven including their last two. The Rockies opened the season with five straight home losses and that is unusual as they have one of the strongest home park advantages but, after yesterday's win they are now 12-12 at home. Add that the D'backs are 2-7 in their last nine trips to the Mile High City. Take COLORADO! |
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05-28-19 | Cubs v. Astros -130 | 6-9 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Cubs- It took a little over a month but the Astros are getting healthy with the return to the lineup by Carlos Correa although they just sent George Springer to the IL. Houston is playing their last ball of the year winning 15 of their last 19 and are now a MLB best 21-7 at home. Chicago has lost four of their last five and will start veteran Jon Lester (3-3, 2.68 ERA) who started the season fast by allowing just five runs in his first seven starts but has been racked for 17 hits (three homers) and 12 runs his last two starts against Washington and Philadelphia. The Astros are 13-5 against left-handers and are 56-25 in inter-league play. Take HOUSTON! |
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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 | Rangers v. Mariners -119 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
Texas at Seattle 9:10 ET Mariners over Rangers- Texas has had their mini winning run posting five straight victories before dropping their last two to the Angels and winning nine of 10. Now, the Rangers continue on the road where they are 8-17 and visit the Emerald City to take on the stumbling Mariners. Seattle lost all six games on their road trip (their worst in nine years) and is looking toward Tommy Milone (0-1, 3.60 ERA) to stop the bleeding and he is 3-5 with a 4.45 ERA against the Rangers who will start Lance Lynn (6-3, 4.67) who is 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA in three starts against the Mariners. It shouldn't matter here as the home team is ready to win. Take SEATTLE! |
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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 | Rangers v. Angels -125 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 17 m | Show | |
Texas at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET Angels over Rangers- Texas has won five straight including last night's come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Angles who has dropped their last five games and seven of their last nine. The Rangers will start Mike Minor (5-3, 2.64 ERA) who posted his first career shutout over LA on April 16 and is now 3-0 with a 2.39 ERA against the Halos. Los Angeles will start Tyler Skaggs (4-4, 5.01) who defeated Texas April 6th and is 5-2 with a 4.80 ERA in 11 career starts against the Rangers. This time the Angles hang-on. Take LOS ANGELS! |
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05-25-19 | Rays v. Indians -130 | 6-2 | Loss | -130 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Cleveland 4:10 ET Indians over Rays- This just doesn't seem right! Tampa Bay was favored the first two game of this series on the road and after last night's 3-1 loss to the Indians they are now the underdog. What doesn't seem right at this time is that the Rays starter Charlie Morton (4-0, 2.65 ERA) is undefeated and throwing his best ball of his career. Morton is 7-0 with a 3.21 ERA in his last 17 starts but is just 2-2 with a 3.70 ERA in four career starts against Cleveland. The Tribe will start Carlos Carrasco (4-4, 4.30) who is 4-5 with a 3.28 ERA against the rays and picks up the win here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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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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05-24-19 | Rays -129 v. Indians | 1-3 | Loss | -129 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Cleveland 7:10 ET Rays over Indians- The Indians are in retreat as they have lost four straight and tonight will face the reining Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (3-4, 3.31 ERA). Cleveland will send Shane Bieber (3-2, 3.22) to the hill and he is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA against the Rays while Snell who has allowed just 37 hits in 49 innings is 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA in four career starts against the Tribe. Tampa owns the best road record in MLB at 16-7 and the Indians can't hit. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-24-19 | Padres v. Blue Jays +104 | 6-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
San Diego at Toronto 7:07 ET Blue Jays over Padres- A pair of MLB rising rookie future stars paths will cross for the first time as San Diego's Fernando Tatis and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who are both sons of former big league stars.After a slow start Guerrero Jr. was named American League player of the week with four homers and nine RBI's while Tatis is hitting .300 with six homers. Meanwhile, Toronto has called up Cavan Biggio son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio who hit .306 at Triple-A. The Padres will start Joey Lucchesi (3-3. 4.28 ERA) who is winless in his last four starts while the Jays will start Trent Thornton (1-4, 4.41) and neither of these hurlers have faced tonight's opponent. Take TORONTO! |
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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 | Nationals v. Mets -110 | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
Washington at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Nationals- Two Cy Young Award winners will face-off for the second time this season as Washington's 3-time Cy Young Award winner Maz Scherzer (2-5, 3.72 ERA) is up against Jacob deGrom (3-5, 3.98). Oddly enough both hurlers are a combined 5-10 as they have both performed below par. Each of these starters is looking forward to meeting facing their opponent as Max is 10-5 with a 2.59 ERA against the Mets while deGrom is 8-4 with a 2.50 ERA career wise and is 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA in his last seven starts against the Nats. Today's it's NEW YORK METS! |
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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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05-21-19 | Twins v. Angels -115 | 8-3 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 51 m | Show | |
Minnesota at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Twins- The Angles once again let 'us' down Monday and maybe 'we' should have waited until today to post them because it appears that they are a stronger play Tuesday. Tonight's pitchers for both clubs could use some assistance as Minnesota sends former Yankee Michael Pineda (3-3, 5.55 ERA) to the mound and the Twins are 1-6 in his last seven starts and he is 1-1 with a 6.08 ERA against LA. The Angels will start Trevor Cahill (2-4, 6.95) who has struggled mightily this season is just 1-4 with a 6.00 ERA in nine career games against the Twins. Minnesota who is 16-8 on the road fall short here...take the ANGELS! |
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05-21-19 | Braves v. Giants +101 | 3-4 | Win | 101 | 12 h 34 m | Show | |
Atlanta at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over Braves- Yesterday, our lone MLB win (1-2) was with the Braves and we 'collected' with our 4-1 victory and now they will throw Julio Teheran (3-4, 3.88 ERA) who has come up a small favorite against the the Giants. San Francisco will start rookie Shaun Anderson (0-0, 3.60) who is making just his second MLB appearance and he work five innings in his first start giving up two earned runs in five innings. Although San Francisco is 4-9 in their last 13 home games but recover well going 7-2 in their last nine games following a loss. Take the GIANTS! |
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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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05-20-19 | Braves -131 v. Giants | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Atlanta at San Francisco 9:45 ET Braves over Giants- If you have yet to see Atlanta's Mike Soroka (4-1, 0.98 ERA) pitch do yourself a favor and make it a point to watch him throw (he makes me think of Greg Maddux with a fastball). He has allowed one earned run in all six starts this season and nine time in his 11 career starts and has not surrendered a home run in 57 career innings. The Giants will send Andrew Suarez to the mound and he is 1-1 with a 2.38 ERA against the Braves in a pair of starts last season but he has struggled this spring failing to make the opening day rooster and then missing time in Triple-A. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-20-19 | Phillies v. Cubs -117 | 5-4 | Loss | -117 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Phillies- A pair of division leaders face-off in Chicago where the Cubs host upstart Philadelphia with veteran right-handers on the mound for both clubs. The Phillies will start former Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta (4-4, 4.02 ERA) who is in the mist of a three-game winless streak allowing eight earned runs in his last 11 innings. Yu Darvish (2-3, 5.14) has struggled since coming to Chicago but had his best outing last time out striking out 11 in 5.2 innings and he is also 1-0 with a 0.73 ERA against the Phillies. Take CHICAGO! |
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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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05-18-19 | Blue Jays v. White Sox -131 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 2 m | Show | |
Toronto at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET White Sox over Blue Jays- Toronto has hit their 'June Swoon' a month early as they have dropped 11 of their last 14 while the White Sox have won four of five before getting pounded last night. Chicago will send Lucas Giolito (4-1, 3.55 ERA) and will make his second straight start against the Blue Jays and he dominated them last time out with eight strikeouts in seven innings allowing just one run on four hits. I expect more of the same today. Take WHITE SOX! |
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05-17-19 | Blue Jays -102 v. White Sox | 10-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
Toronto at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET Blue Jays over White Sox- Chicago is playing 18 straight days and they started with a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays and will start Ivan Nova (2-3, 6.29 ERA) who has been racked in his two starts at home surrendering 12 runs in eight innings of work. He is 6-7 with a 5.38 ERA in 16 starts against Toronto and he has allowed 61 hits in just 44 innings while the Jays will start Aaron Sanchez (3-4, 3.75) who has dropped his last three starts as Toronto has lost 12 of their last 15. Still, Nova's numbers are putrid. Take the BLUS JAYS! |
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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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05-17-19 | Astros -130 v. Red Sox | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show | |
Houston at Boston 7:10 ET Astros over Red Sox- The past two seasons it was either the Astros eliminating Boston in the playoffs or it was the Red Sox eliminating Houston and both these teams meet on hot streaks. Houston has won eight straight and will send Gerrit Cole (4-4, 3.88 ERA) to the mound and he has been very stingy allowing base hits giving up only 41 hits in 55.2 innings. Boston has won 12 of 15 and will send Rick Porcello (3-3, 5.15) to the hill who lost his first three starts but is 3-0 since. Boston is 49-22 in their last 71 home games and the thing about this contest is that the visiting Astros are favored on the road against the World Series Champions and that ain't right. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-16-19 | Pirates v. Padres -127 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Pirates- Pittsburgh starter Trevor Williams (2-1, 3.40 ERA) is a San Diego native who is making his second career start at Petco Park and his first time wasn't so pleasant. Williams has pitched at least six innings in each of his eight starts but is 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA against the Padres. San Diego will start Eric Lauer (2-4, 5.75) and he is 0-1 with a 6.54 ERA in two tries against the Pirates. This time he gets the win. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-16-19 | Cardinals v. Braves -107 | 2-10 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Atlanta 7:20 ET Braves over Cardinals- St. Louis has now dropped four of five and six and 10 of their last 13 and will be sending veteran Adam Wainwright (3-3, 4.15 ERA) to the hill against the Braves and he has a lifetime 9-3 mark in 18 games with an ERA of 3.29. After a four-game losing streak Atlanta has won four of five and will start Julio Teheran (2-4, 4.26) who has pitched better than his record allowing just 43 hits in 50.2 innings. Redbirds grounded again. 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 | Cardinals v. Braves -137 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Atlanta 7:20 ET Braves over Cardinals- St. Louis finally put some runs on the board (14) as 'our' Money Game winner Tuesday against these Braves and today will start Michael Wacha (3-0, 5.35 ERA). Although he is undefeated as the Cards seem to score for him and he is 0-2 with a 4.76 ERA against Atlanta. The Cardinals will start Mike Soroka (3-1, 1.21) and he has allowed one or fewer runs in eight of his 10 career starts and will be making his first career appearance against St. Louis. Soroka is difficult to hit as he has allowed just 20 hits in 30 innings. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-15-19 | Brewers -101 v. Phillies | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Brewers over Phillies- At first look I believe this 'line' is way short considering what is going on in Philadelphia. This just doesn't look right with the 2015 Cy Young award winner Jake Arrieta (4-3, 3.78 ERA) on the hill, at home and barely made the favorite. Milwaukee will start Gio Gonzalez (1-0, 1.69) who the Brewers refused to sign this spring until injuries hit their pitching staff. Today MLB version of Dave Kingman is Bryce Harper (you get plenty of homers but not much else .219) and his lack of production is a key factor. Gonzalez is 11-7 with a 2.95 ERA in 26 starts against the Phillies. Take him again here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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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 | A's -111 v. Mariners | 3-4 | Loss | -111 | 12 h 17 m | Show | |
Oakland at Seattle 10:10 ET A's over Mariners- Seattle started the season with 13 wins in their first 15 games and are now in the mist of a span where they have won just three of their last 15 games. Oakland ,has dropped 10 of their last 11 road games and are 5-14 away from home the worst road record in the American League. Mike Leake (2-4, 4.37 ERA) won his first two starts abut is now winless in his last six starts and is 1-2 with a 4.57 ERA lifetime against the A's. Oakland will start Brett Anderson (4-2, 4.19) who is 8-4 with a 2.19 ERA in 18 careers starts against the Mariners. Take the ATHLETICS! |
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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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05-14-19 | Cardinals -120 v. Braves | 14-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Atlanta 7:20 ET Cardinals over Braves- These two clubs have been jockeying around the early part of the season so far with the Cardinals who have dropped their last three while the Braves have won their last three. Atlanta will start last season's ace Mike Foltynewicz (0-2, 5.94 ERA) who is making just his fourth start of the year as he has a bone spur in his right arm has slowed him down as he has allowed 15 runs in 16.2 innings and in his five career starts against St. Louis he has a 8.06 ERA. Jack Flaherty (3-3, 4.32) has yet to reach his previous level of efficiency has only one career starts against the Braves and with no decision. This time he games a win. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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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 | Nationals v. Dodgers -139 | 0-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
Washington at L.A. Dodgers 4:10 ET Dodgers over Nationals- The Nationals may not be able to scoring many runs with the little punch that their line-up possesses but, they do have a pair of league top hurlers. Last night they won 5-2 behind Max Scherzer and today will start Stephen Strasburg (3-2, 3.71 ERA). Strasburg had 11 K's in 6.2 innings his last time out against Milwaukee but is 2-4 with a 2.64 ERA against Los Angeles and 0-2 at Dodgers Stadium. LA will start Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-1, 2.03) shutout the Braves his last time out and is 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA against the Nationals. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-12-19 | Reds +102 v. Giants | 5-6 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at San Francisco 4:05 ET Reds over Giants- This may be the final start for Madison Bumgarner (2-4, 3.99 ERA) as a member of the San Francisco Giants as he has given the team permission to ignore his no-trade contract. Against the Reds he is just 3-5 with a 4.21 ERA in nine career starts while his mound foe for Cincinnati will be Tyler Mahle (0-5, 3.69) who has received virtually no run support getting just 1.3 runs per start. The Reds are 8-2 in their last 10 against SF and the Giants are 3-7 in Bumgarners last 10 starts against Cincinnati. Take the REDS! |
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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 | Reds -129 v. Giants | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at San Francisco 9:05 Reds over Giants- These two bottom feeders will both start their best hurlers as the host Giants will Cincinnati and start veteran Jeff Samardzija (2-1, 3.16 ERA) who is having his best career year. The Reds will start Anthony DeSclafani (2-1, 3.65) who is 2-0 with a 1.52 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 23.2 innings. Samardzija is 3-5 with a 4.17 ERA against the Reds in 27 career appearances. The Reds have won 17 of their last 27 games at Oracle Park and get the nod tonight. Take CINCINNATI! |
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05-11-19 | Padres +119 v. Rockies | 4-3 | Win | 119 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
San Diego at Colorado 8:10 ET Padres over Rockies- Colorado pounded the Padres 12-2 last night and will have Jon Gray (3-3, 4.22 ERA) on the mound and he has had great success against San Diego going 9-3 with a 2.59 ERA. But, Gray has allowed 10 runs on 15 hits in his last two starts covering 10.1 innings while San Diego starter Joey Lucchesi (3-2, 5.00) is 1-0 with an ERA of 2.20 at Coors Field. I look for the Pods bats to come alive tonight and for them to bounce back from last night's beating. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-11-19 | Yankees v. Rays -140 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 6:10 ET Rays over Yankees- This is a turn-around winner playing against CC Sabathia (2-1, 3.20 ERA) who last time out got the win against Seattle throwing a season high 99 pitches coming off of the IL. He is 17-16 lifetime against Tampa Bay with 48 career starts. The Rays Ryne Stanek (0-1, 2.50) will get the start and has a 1.98 ERA as a starter in 13.2 innings. New York has played well behind CC going 10-2 in his last 12 starts versus the Rays and yet he is a heavy underdog. With Tampa Bay 50-23 in their last 73 home games...they get the nod. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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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 | Reds +108 v. A's | 0-2 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 56 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Oakland 10:07 ET Reds over A's- Tough call here as Oakland returns home after dropping eight of nine on the road and most would think that friendly surrounding will help. The A's will start Mike Fiers (2-3, 6.81 ERA) who was off to a quick start but has allowed six runs in each of this last three starts and he is 3-4 lifetime against Cincinnati. The Reds will start Tyler Mahle (0-4, 4.09) who has never faced Oakland but is 3-1 with a 3.43 ERA in inter-league play. Take CINCINNATI! |
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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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05-07-19 | Angels -138 v. Tigers | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Angels at Detroit 7:10 ET Angels over Tigers- If there is ever to be a 'Don't make sense game' as far as baseball goes this it. I'm speaking like this because here 'we' have a winless pitcher with an ERA of 6.23 ERA pitching for a team that is 4-10 on the road and yet they and he are favored. Griffin Canning (0-0, 6.23 ERA) gets his second big league start for the Halo's while Daniel Norris (0-1, 3.47) has had little support from the Tigers who are 3-13 in his last 16 starts. Although LA is 4-15 in their last 19 road games they are 31-12 in the last 43 meetings with the Tigers. Take LA ANGELS! |
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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 | Cardinals v. Cubs -138 | 5-13 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 8:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- These two rivals are moving in opposite directions as Chicago has started to put things together winning their last six while The Cardinals are in the mist of a three games slide after having won five straight and six of seven. The Cubs have now won 17 of their last 23 and will send Jose Quintana (3-1, 3.48 ERA) to the hill and he just had his personal three-game win streak stopped last time out and is 4-3 with a 3.86 ERA in eight career starts against the Cards who will start Adam Wainwright (3-2, 3.73) who is 15-10 lifetime against the Cubs. But, right now the Cubs are hot and the Cardinals are not. Take CHICAGO! |
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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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05-05-19 | Blue Jays v. Rangers -132 | 2-10 | Win | 100 | 4 h 30 m | Show | |
Toronto at Texas 3:05 ET Rangers over Blue Jays- Texas lost their first three of a five-game home stand but managed an 8-5 win over the Blue Jays Saturday and will start Drew Smyly (0-2, 7.80 ERA) who is 4-2 with a 2.76 ERA against Toronto. Texas' slide has them winning just five of their last 14 as they face Clay Buchholz (0-1, 4.79) who is 1-6 lifetime against the Rangers with a 4.40 ERA. With these jumbled stats on both sides the rangers get the advantage. Take TEXAS! |
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05-04-19 | Mets +102 v. Brewers | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Milwaukee 7:10 ET Mets over Brewers- I really hate repeating with a loser (we had the Mets as our lone loss Friday) but the Brewers are way over-rated and will be without MVP Christian Yelich. New York who is 1-9 in their last 10 games in Milwaukee will start Zack Wheeler (2-2, 5.05 ERA) who is 2-1 in his last three starts including an 11 strikeout performance on Monday. Milwaukee will start Gio Gonzalez (0-0, 3.60) who started eight games for the Brewers last season and they won six of those starts and he is 15-6 with a 2.85 ERA in 27 career starts against the Mets. Still, It's New York's turn...Take the METS! |
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05-04-19 | Nationals +109 v. Phillies | 10-8 | Win | 109 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Nationals over Phillies- Who? Bryce Harper...nah it's Rhys Hoskins who has hit five home runs in the past 10 games batting .421 while leading the Phillies to their last two wins and a 13-6 record at home. Philadelphia got a small measure of revenge in their 4-2 win over the Nationals who defeated the Phils the meetings previous two times out 10-6 and 16-1. Washington will start Patrick Corbin (2-1, 3.58 ERA) who started the season with five straight quality starts posting a 2.48 ERA. Philadelphia will start Jake Arrieta (4-2, 3.46) who has a 5.26 career ERA against the Nationals and has seen better days. Take WASHINGTON! |
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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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05-03-19 | Mets +123 v. Brewers | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Mets over Brewers- With Noah Syndergraad, Jacob deGrom and Steven Matz New York may have the best hitting pitching staff in the 'bigs.' For the third time this season a Mets starting pitcher game the game winning homer and that has happened twice. Tonight New York will start their most consistent starter Steven Matz (3-1, 3.68 ERA) who is 4-1 with a 3.16 ERA in five career starts against the Brewers. Brandon Woodruff (3-1, 5.17) gets the take the hill for the Brew Crew and control is his nemesis the hard throwing righty doesn't get enough people out surrendering 36 its in 31 innings with a WHIP of 1.50. Take the METS! |
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05-03-19 | Mariners v. Indians -140 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
Seattle at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Mariners- Seattle who is 11-4 on the road have been a team of streaks and have currently lost their last four are have won nine of their last 12 as visitors. Cleveland will start Shane Bieber (2-1, 3.68 ERA) who in his only previous appearance against the Mariners allowed just one run in six-plus innings back in mid April. Seattle who averaged almost eight runs per game in their last 15 games but are hitting .202 with 4.0 runs per game since and are 5-13 last 18. Yusei Kikuchi (1-1, 4.54) will took the loss in his lone start against the Indians giving up three runs in six innings with a 4.50 ERA. Take CLEVELAND! |
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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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05-01-19 | Cubs -110 v. Mariners | 11-0 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Seattle 6:40 ET Cubs over Mariners- A pair of clubs that are trending in opposite directions as Chicago have won 10 of the last 13 while Seattle is 2-9 in their last 11 home games. Last night 'we' used the Cubs as our 'Highest-Rated' Megabucks winner and with Jon Lester (1-1, 2.37 ERA) on the hill tonight the visitor is favored. That should come as a surprise as Marco Gonzales (5-0, 2.80) has allowed fewer than three runs if four of his five starts. Lester is 6-4 with a 3.27 ERA in 13 career starts against the Mariners and Seattle is 5-17 in their last 22 inter-league games. Take CHICAGO CUBS |
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05-01-19 | Yankees v. Diamondbacks -101 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
N.Y. Yankees at Arizona 3:40 ET Diamondbacks over Yankees- The Yankees have been on a great run with 13 players on the IL and have won nine of their last 11 and are 6-2 on this nine-game road trip. This afternoon's starters have similar records with the Yankees Masahiro Tanaka (2-2, 3.60 ERA) and Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly (2-2, 3.94). But, Tanaka has lost two of his last three starts while giving up 12 runs and 26 baserunners in just 16.2 innings. Take ARIZONA! |
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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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04-30-19 | Pirates +104 v. Rangers | 6-4 | Win | 104 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at Texas 8:00 ET Pirates over Rangers- A week ago it was reported that the division leading Pirates had the NL's best ERA and were thinking that the clubs was going to be in contention for a wild card spot. Well, what a difference a week can make as Pittsburgh has dropped eight straight games and have fallen two games under .500. Texas who is 10-4 at home will start Adrian Sampson (0-1, 4.50 ERA) who has yet to post a MLB victory is 12 career starts. The Pirates will start Jordan Lyles (2-1.2.05) and are looking for a change in scenery to be helpful as they are 25-8 in their last 33 inter-league games. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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04-30-19 | Padres -103 v. Braves | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
San Diego at Atlanta 7:20 ET Padres over Braves- Both these clubs have a number of what many consider the future superstars in baseball and San Diego has added the young Fernando Tatis Jr. to go along with Manny Machado while Atlanta just locked-up Ozzie Albies for seven years. The Padres will start Chris Paddack (1-1, 1.67 ERA) who has been outstanding allowing just 10 hits in 27 innings of work but has received just 2.6 runs of support per start. This is a tough go for San Diego as they are just 6-20 in their last 26 in Atlanta. Still, Paddack will be the difference. Take the PADRES! |
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04-28-19 | Padres -102 v. Nationals | 6-7 | Loss | -102 | 4 h 30 m | Show | |
San Diego at Washington 1:35 ET Padres over Nationals- Talk about streaks in baseball the Padres have been the posted boy for our cause. San Diego has a four-game winning streak before losing six straight and have now won their last five. Washington meanwhile has lost their last three and six of their last eight while fallen 3-games under the breakeven mark. The Pods will start Joey Lucchesi (3-0, 4.33 ERA) who has made one career start against the Nats and tossed five scoreless innings. Jeremy Hellickson (2-0, 4.34) has had huge support getting 9.7 runs per start. Well, not today. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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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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04-28-19 | Rays v. Red Sox -149 | 5-2 | Loss | -149 | 3 h 4 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Boston 1:05 ET Red Sox over Rays- At five-game under .500 the Red Sox are already a minus -15.75 units at 1.00 per game as the World Series hangover continues. Today this is sort of an East meets West type of thing where one who is expected to be the league's best is winless as Boston's Chris Sale is 0-4, 7.34 ERA in five starts while the Rays Tyler Glasnow (4-0, 1.53) who has already matched his career total of wins (four) this season. It's turn0around time between this two and the Sox get the best of it today. Take BOSTON! |
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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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04-27-19 | Yankees v. Giants -107 | 6-4 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 48 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at San Francisco 4:05 ET Giants over Yankees- The Yankees and Giants are meeting in San Francisco for the first time since 2007 for a three-game set with New York taking the first contest 7-3 last night. The Yankees will start JA. Happ (0-2, 5.96 ERA) who while pitching for the Phillies is 1-4 with a 4.80 ERA against the Giants including 1-3 in SF. The Jints will start Derek Holland (1-4, 4.33) has had a nightmare career against New York going 1-7 with a 6.38 ERA in 11 career starts while pitching for the Rangers and White Sox. This time out he gets the ring...take SAN FRANCISCO! |