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05-31-16 | Rays -117 v. Royals | Top | 5-10 | Loss | -117 | 13 h 1 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Kansas City 8:15 ET Rays over Royals- The Royals have continued to dominate Tampa Bay as Monday's win has them winning 13 of the last 14 meetings as well as 11 of their last 14 overall. The Rays have dropped eight of their last 10 and will have Drew Smyly (2-6, 3.92 ERA) on the hill who has just one win in his last six starts. (so why are the Rays favored). But, he is 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 13 career appearances against the Royals. Dillom Gee (1-2, 3.86) starts for Kansas City who is 5-6 with a 4.10 ERA in interleague play. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-31-16 | Astros -118 v. Diamondbacks | 8-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Houston at Arizona 3:40 ET Astros over Diamondbacks- These two are playing a four-game home and home series and the Astros jumped out first with an 8-3 win Monday in Arizona with the final two games in Houston. The D'backs have dropped five of their last six and are just 9-19 at home while Houston is playing their best ball of the season winning six of their last seven. Lance McCullers (1-1, 4.60 ERA) had 10 strikeouts and allowed just one run and hit in five innings last time out against Baltimore while Arizona starter Patrick Corbin (2-4, 4.21) is 0-3 with a 6.48 ERA at home. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-30-16 | Rays -101 v. Royals | Top | 2-6 | Loss | -101 | 12 h 14 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Kansas City 8:15 ET Rays over Royals- The last time I played against Kansas City they scored seven (7) runs in the bottom of the ninth and defeated the White Sox and me as well. Now, I see the Royals in a pick-em situation at home against struggling Tampa Bay who is four games under .500 against the World Series Champions. The Royals have won six of there last seven in the series and they last five against the Rays at home. Tampa Bay will start Matt Andriese (3-0, 2.63 ERA) who has no career record against Kansas City a while the Royals will start Ian Kennedy (4-3, 3.38) who has is just 1-4 lifetime with a 6.46 ERA against the Rays. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-30-16 | Twins +100 v. A's | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Oakland 4:05 ET Twins over A's- Watch out the Twins are making their 'move.' Minnesota has won four-in-a-row after a 7-25 stretch as they swept the then first-place Mariners three games this weekend. Oakland has won their last two as well and raised their home record to a shameful 10-16. This afternoon the Twins will start Ervin Santana (1-3, 4.17 ERA) who is 15-6 with a 2.03 ERA against the Athletics with a 1.93 ERA in Oakland. The A's will start Kendall Graveman (1-6, 5.36) who has lost his last five decisions posting a 7.36 ERA in that span. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-30-16 | White Sox -118 v. Mets | 0-1 | Loss | -118 | 5 h 23 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at New York Mets 1:10 ET White Sox over Mets- Oh Lordy! Do you believe that the 'Dark Knight' Matt Harvey (3-7, 6.08 ERA) is an underdog at home. The fall for the Mets Prima Donna started in his head when he decided to abandon his teammates last season down the stretch and was forced back into action because of the Mets supporters public out-cry because of his lack of loyalty. The White Sox who had the best record in the American League two weeks ago have gone 4-14 the last 18 games because os a bullpen that doesn't finish. Jose Quintana (5-4, 2.22) who has never faced the Mets has a 2.05 ERA in five road starts with a 2-2 record. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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05-29-16 | Pirates v. Rangers +111 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 111 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Texas 3:05 ET Rangers over Pirates- Both the Pirates and Rangers have picked up their pace of late as Pittsburgh has won seven of their last nine and so has Texas. Francisco Liriano (4-3, 4.30 ERA) gets the start for the Buc's and even though he has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his last five turns he is just 1-2 with a 7.00 ERA on the road this season. He has had great success against Texas going 5-1 with a 2.89 ERA in nine career appearances. Martin Perez (2-4, 3.13) will be on the hill for the Rangers and he has surrendered three of fewer runs in five of his last six starts. Take TEXAS! |
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05-29-16 | Orioles v. Indians +114 | 6-4 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 40 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Cleveland 1:10 ET Indians over Orioles- The Indians have been grinding it out of late and their hard work has paid off winning nine of their last 13 as they now lead the AL Central by a half-game ahead of Kansas City while the Orioles have dropped five-of-six. Baltimore's Chris Tillman (6-1, 2.61 ERA) who is 4-2 with a 3.89 ERA lifetime against Cleveland hasn't lost since April 14th has had seven straight quality starts. The Indians will start rookie Mike Clevinger (0-1, 8.71) and he will need and get the support he needs to post his first MLB victory. Take the INDIANS! |
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05-29-16 | Yankees v. Rays +101 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Rays over Yankees- These two also-rans have split the first to games of their three-game set and will play the 'rubber' game of the series at Tropicana Field. Although their record are almost identical the Yankees have been playing better of late winning 7-of-10 while the Rays have dropped six of their last eight. New York will start Nathan Eovaldi (5-2, 3.95 ERA) who has won five of his last six starts but has struggled against Tampa Bay posting an 0-2 mark with a 4.97 ERA. The Rays will send Jake Odorizzi (2-2, 3.46) to the hill and he is off back-to-back road wins. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-28-16 | Astros v. Angels +127 | 4-2 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 47 m | Show | |
Houston at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Astros- What a difference a simple season can make as the Houston Astros and their starter tonight Dallas Keuchel (2-6, 5.92 ERA) are experiencing difficulties after a 'break-out' season last year. Granted Keuchel was totally dominate at home last season (15-0, 1.46 ERA) but this contest is on the road where he was 4-8 last season and 1-4 with a 6.57 ERA this season. Jered Weaver (4-3, 5.33) is clawing his way back to respectability and is 5-3 with a 2.98 ERA in nine career starts against the Astros. Take the ANGELS! |
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05-28-16 | Tigers v. A's -119 | 3-12 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Detroit at Oakland 4:05 ET A's over Tigers- These two clubs are heading in opposite directions and the 'red-hot' Tigers have won nine of their last 11 including a 4-1 victory in Oakland last night and the Athletics have now lost seven of their last eight including five straight at home while dropped four of five to the Tigers already this season. Detroit will start Matt Boyd (0-0, 0.00) will make his first start of the season is 1-6 with a 6.97 ERA lifetime in 14 career appearances while Jesse Hahn (1-2, 4.07 ERA) is 2-0 and has permitted one run in 16 innings in his two career starts against Detroit. Take OAKLAND! |
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05-28-16 | White Sox +110 v. Royals | Top | 7-8 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City 2:15 ET White Sox over Royals- Two weeks ago or thereabouts the White Sox had the best record in the AL and has since lost 12 of their last 16 including their last four in-a-row while the World Series champions have struggled with mediocre play and injuries as they push on this season. Last year Yordano Ventura (4-3, 4,81 ERA) was denominate but has struggled in his last five starts with just two wins and a 7.01 ERA. Chicago's Carlos Rodon (2-4, 4.47) defeated Kansas City in his first start against them last Sunday and I expect him to post another win today. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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05-27-16 | Astros -114 v. Angels | Top | 2-7 | Loss | -114 | 14 h 52 m | Show |
Houston at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Astros over Angels- Two clubs the Houston Astros and L.A. Angeles were expected to compete for AL playoff spots but both clubs are well before .500 and June is just a weekend away. It seems a bit weird that Houston who is eight games under .500 is favored on the road where the Angels have won 14 of the last 19 meetings. The will start Mike Fiers (3-2, 4.35 ERA) who had a three-game winning streak ended his last outing and has no decisions against Los Angeles. Matt Shoemaker (2-5, 6.81) has struggled since his injury in 2015 and is 1-1 with a 5.59 ERA in five appearances against the Astros. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-27-16 | Giants v. Rockies -113 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 14 h 39 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Giants- The Giants are the hottest team in baseball as they have won five straight and 13 of their last 14 contests and have moved into a comfortable lead in the NL West. On the other side of the coin the Rockies are 2-6 in their last eight but are coming off a win at Boston yesterday. San Francisco's Matt Cain (1-5, 5.37 ERA) posted his first win of the season (over the Cubs no less) last time out but is far from what he once was. Even who Cain was effective he struggled against Colorado surrendering 14 runs (12 earned) in last then nine inning his last two starts against them. Tyler Chatwood (5-3, 3.02) last home win was against the giants in April. Look for a win here. Take COLORADO! |
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05-27-16 | Yankees v. Rays -109 | 4-1 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 4 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Yankees- both these clubs have turned into 'bottom feeders' as they struggle for runs and wins. The Yankees have dropped their last two after a six-game win streak and the last place Rays just dropped three of four to Miami. Former Japanese star Masahiro Tanaka (2-0, 3.24 ERA) starts for the Yankees and is 2-0 with a 2.67 ERA in four career starts against the Rays while Tampa starter Chris Archer (3-5, 5.16) is 5-2 lifetime against New York. I expect Archer to bounce back from his worst performance of the season against Detroit on Sunday. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-26-16 | Orioles v. Astros -103 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 0 m | Show |
Baltimore at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Orioles- The Astros are trying to claw and scrape their way back to respectability as they have won their last two while the Orioles have dropped their last three. The surprise for Houston is that they have won lately while their mighty 'Mini-man' Jose Altuve has gone hitless in 17 at-bats the last four games. Kevin Gausman (0-1, 2.70 ERA) who has no record against Houston but is just 5-13 with a 4.88 ERA away from home. Lance McCullers (0-1, 5.91) pitched his lone career complete game against Baltimore with 11 strike-outs last season. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-26-16 | Marlins v. Rays +103 | 9-1 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 8 m | Show | |
Miami at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Rays over Marlins- Miami's Jose Fernandez (6-2, 3.02 ERA) has won five straight starts and gets the nod at Tropicana Field against Tampa Bay who have dropped four of their last five. The Marlins enter this game a bit short-handed as Giancarlo Stanton is sidelined with a soreness in his side (maybe 22 strike outs in 31 at bats has something to do with it but Christian Yelich is still out and Dee Gordon is still under suspension. The Rays have dropped four-of-five and have Drew Smyly (2-5, 3.54) is getting the start and defeated the Marlins in his only start against them while Fernandez is 0-2 at Tampa Bay. Take the RAYS! |
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05-25-16 | Orioles v. Astros -130 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show |
Baltimore at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Orioles- I missed out by not placing the Astros as my 'Highest-rated' release Tuesday as they ended a four game losing streak with a 13-inning 3-2 win over Baltimore. Houston who is already 15-games off last year's pace with start Collin McHugh (4-4, 5.13 ERA) who dropped his last decisions after three straight wins but has had great support at home where the Astros are 21-6 in his last 27 starts and he is 1-0 lifetime against Baltimore. Look for Houston to take advantage of the O's starter Tyler Wilson (2-2, 3.68) who has not allowed many hits but doesn't get many strikeouts. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-25-16 | Royals v. Twins +100 | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 58 m | Show | |
Kansas City at Minnesota 1:10 ET Twins over Royals- I know, I understand and it's just something I can't help doing...The Minnesota Twins have the worse record (11-34) in the majors and yet I am taking them against the World Series Champions who have won seven of their last nine and have defeated the Twins eight straight times with Minnesota's last win coming in September 2015. The Twins have lost eight of their last nine and 11 of their last 12 at home. What draws me to the Twins is that the 'line is so low. It's just a matter of 'numbers' here. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-24-16 | Orioles v. Astros +101 | 2-3 | Win | 101 | 13 h 38 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Orioles- Very quietly the Baltimore Orioles have the best record in the American League as they have won 10 of their last 14 and tonight's starter Chris Tillman (6-1, 2.61 ERA) has been a big part of their serge as he gas won five straight starts with an ERA of 1.62 ERA a stretch where he has allowed one run or fewer in three of his last five outings. This has been a huge turn-around from last season but he is just 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA on the road. Houston who has lost their last four will start Doug Fister (4-3, 4.22) who has won three straight decisions and is 4-2 with a 4.63 ERA lifetime against Baltimore. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-24-16 | Cubs v. Cardinals -103 | 12-3 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 45 m | Show | |
Chicago at St. Louis 7:10 ET Cardinals over Cubs- The Chicago Cubs who some have compared to the 1927 New York Yankees have dropped their last three and six of their last eight overall scoring three runs or less seven times. Chicago will start Jason Hammel (5-1, 2.31 ERA) who suffered his first loss his last time out against the Brewers of all teams and is 3-3 with a 5.26 ERA lifetime against St. Louis. The Cardinals will start a shaky Michael Wacha (2-4, 4.03) who has lost four straight decisions. He is 3-3 with a 4.86 ERA against the Cubs and will come up big here. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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05-24-16 | Brewers v. Braves -114 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -114 | 12 h 50 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:10 ET Braves over Brewers- It is always difficult to take a weak club and the Braves have won just 12 of their first 43 games and are now favored against the Brewers who are nothing special themselves. Atlanta is ready to play their first game at home under their 'new' manager' Brian Snitker (who?) who has them 3-3 since taking over on the road when Freddy Gonzalez was fired on the road via e-mail. The Braves are a disgraceful 2-17 at home but Milwaukee has yet to win a series on the road where they are 0-5-2 as they were swept by the Mets and have lost three straight. Julio Teheren (1-4, 2.73 ERA) has posted a 1.15 ERA in his last six starts but has been derailed by lack of support but he is 2-2 with a 2.04 ERA against the Brewers. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-23-16 | Royals v. Twins +119 | 10-4 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 29 m | Show | |
Kansas City at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over Royals- Kansas City who is still playing like they have the World Series Champions hangover are 22-21 after winning six-of-nine Minnesota meanwhile has dropped six of their last seven and by far have the worst record in baseball (even worse then the Braves). So, why are the Champs such small favorites here especially with Ian Kennedy (4-3, 3.24 ERA) on the hill. He is 2-1 with a 3.43 ERA lifetime against Minnesota while the Twins will start Ricky Nolasco (1-2, 4.74) who has gone five starts without a victory. He did open the season against the Royals working seven innings and holding Kansas City to one run and three hits. Take the TWINS! |
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05-23-16 | Rays v. Marlins -119 | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 12 h 32 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Rays- If the Miami Marlins are to show anything this year they will have to straighten out slugger Giancarlo Stanton who is in a 'major' slump. Stanton is just 5-for-52 with 28 strikeouts in his last 15 games as Miami has dropped four of their last five and stand 22-21 for the season. Matt Moore (1-3, 5.09 ERA) starts for the Rays and has been struggling going 0-3 with a 8.36 ERA in his last three starts surrendering six homers. Miami will start Wei-Yin Chen (3-2, 4.22) who has 19 career starts against Tampa Bay from his days with Baltimore and is 5-6 with a 3.55 ERA in 19 starts. Look for the Marline (Stanton) to break out here. Take MIAMI! |
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05-23-16 | Phillies -110 v. Tigers | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Detroit 7:10 ET Phillies over Tigers- This game (the line) appears a bit off as the Tigers continue to play good ball at home where they have won 5-of-6 on their current home stand and 6-of-7 overall and yet the Phillies who had the worst record in baseball last season. What Philadelphia does have is Vince Velasquez (5-1, 2.42 ERA) as he has surrendered three or fewer runs in six of his eight starts with 59 strikeouts in 48 innings. He has 30 strikeouts in his last 29 innings while allowing just one home run. Detroit will start ex-Met Mike Pelfrey (0-4, 5.49) who is 7-7 lifetime against the Phillies. He has given up six homers in his last five starts. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-22-16 | Orioles -112 v. Angels | 2-10 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Baltimore at L.A. Angels 3:35 ET Orioles over Angels- It's now the Baltimore Orioles who have the best record in the American League as they have won 10 of their last 13 including the first two games of this three-game set in Anaheim. The O's will start Ubaldo Jimenez (2-4, 5.60 ERA) who was rocked for six runs in four innings in his last start against Seattle is just 1-5 with a 4.28 ERA in six career starts against Los Angeles and yet he is favored on the road here. That's because the Angels will start Jered Weaver (3-3, 5.76) who is 0-3 with a 7.77 ERA in May. Take BALTIMORE! |
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05-22-16 | Royals v. White Sox -114 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 50 m | Show |
Kansas City at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET White Sox over Royals- The return to Cellular Field for a 10-game home stand has gone terribly bad for Chicago as they have lost five of six and eight of the last 10 overall. Kansas City will start Yordano Ventura (4-2, 4.85 ERA) has surrendered four or more runs in three of his last four outings and he is 2-2 with a 4.24 ERA against the White Sox but he has allowed 10 runs in 15 innings and is 0-1 in Chicago. Carlos Rodon (1-4, 4.73) will start for the Pale Hose and and is looking for his first home win of the season. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-22-16 | Indians +110 v. Red Sox | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 20 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 1:35 ET Indians over Red Sox- The way Boston's Rick Porcello (6-2, 3.51 ERA) started the season with five straight wins and had a string of 15 straight quality start dating back to last season has taken losses in two of his last three starts. Hos mound opponent will be the Indians Danny Salazar (4-2, 1.80) who has yet to allow more then three runs in any start and has allowed just two runs over his last 20 innings of work. Salazar has 61 strikeouts in 50 innings and is 2-0 with a 1.46 ERA in teo career starts against the Red Sox. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-21-16 | Rays -118 v. Tigers | 4-5 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Detroit 4:10 ET Rays over Tigers- The Tampa Bay Rays started the season slowly but exploded at the plate to where they are amount the MLB home run leaders and have scored at least six runs in six straight games. The Tigers have fallen three-games below .500 as manager Brad Ausmus leading his team into the toilet once again. The Rays will start former Tiger Drew Smyly (2-4, 3.44 ERA) who Detroit traded to Tampa Bay for David Price (How did that work out for them). The Tigers will start rookie Michael Fulmer (2-1, 6.52) who has racked by the Orioles his last time out as he has struggled with his control walking nine in only 19 innings striking out only six. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-21-16 | Indians v. Red Sox -122 | 1-9 | Win | 100 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Boston 4:05 ET Red Sox over Indians- The Red Sox who averaged over 10 runs a game during their recent winning streak have cooled off dropping three of their last four while the Cleveland Indians have won five straight including a 4-2 win over Boston last night. Trevor Bauer (3-1, 3.89 ERA) has handed his first loss of the season last time out against Minnesota and has made one appearance against Boston this season allowing two runs in one inning of work. Boston will start Joe Kelly (0-1, 9.35) who is off a rehab assignment striking out 10 in six 1/3 innings and he is 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA against the Indians lifetime. Take BOSTON! |
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05-21-16 | Royals -112 v. White Sox | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
Kansas City at Chicago White Sox 2:10 ET Royals over White Sox- The Chicago White Sox who had the best record in baseball 10 days ago have now dropped four of their last five and seven of their last 10 and are hosting the World Champion and Central Division rival Kansas City Royals. The White Sox still have a game-and-a-half lead over Cleveland and a 3½ game lead over the Royals. The fact is Kansas City has dominated Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field the last three seasons posting a 22-7 record against the Pale Hose. Danny Duffy (0-0, 2.57 ERA) is 3-2 with a 3.64 ERA lifetime against Chicago while Sox started Miguel Gonzalez (0-0, 5.17) has struggled against the Royals going 1-4 lifetime. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-20-16 | Rangers v. Astros -136 | 2-1 | Loss | -136 | 13 h 38 m | Show | |
Texas at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Rangers- Here is another situation where it appears the stronger team is a strong underdog. Texas will start Colby Lewis (2-0, 3.12 REA) against a team he has defeated in nine of 10 career decisions with a 2.58 ERA. The factor to take into consideration here is that most of those win came before Houston turned things around. When you see that Houston's Lance McCullers (0-0, 9.64 ERA) who was 0-2 with a 12.79 ERA in two starts against the Rangers last year this 'line' appears askew. He is making only his second start of the season after a shoulder issue sat him down for five weeks. This time it's in-state revenge. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-20-16 | Rays -105 v. Tigers | Top | 7-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 48 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Detroit 7:10 ET Rays over Tigers- By all rights this should be a high-scoring series as Tampa Bay comes off a three-game swept of the Blue Jays in Toronto where they plated 31 runs and 20 extra base hits while the Tigers who have won four straight while scoring 29 runs. Matt Andriese (2-0, 0.56 ERA) take the hill for the Rays who is off his first career shutout and has no career win/loss record against Detroit. The Tigers will start Anibal Sanchez (3-4, 5.91) who is winless in his last three starts while struggling with his control walking 24 in 42 innings. He is 2-3 with a 5.08 ERA lifetime against the Rays in seven career starts. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-20-16 | Indians -113 v. Red Sox | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 42 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 7:10 ET Indians over Red Sox- It seems a bit odd to me that the way the Red Sox are playing (very well), that they would be an underdog at Fenway Park especially after scoring 73 runs in winning six of their last seven at home. The trouble for the Red Sox starts tonight on the mound where struggling Clay Buchholz (2-3, 6.11 ERA) starts tonight. He allowed five runs and three walks in four innings against the Indians in April allowing five runs five times this season. Cleveland will start former Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber (2-5, 4.30) is 1-3 against Boston including an opening day loss and now he's the Vegas favorite on the road. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-19-16 | Dodgers v. Angels -118 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 15 h 58 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Dodgers- These two clubs from Los Angeles are keeping the city balanced as the Angels have won five of their last six games while the Dodgers have dropped three of their last four. The Halo's lost their 10th player to the disabled list yesterday while the Dodgers will welcome the return of first baseman Adrian Gonzalez who missed the last two games with back issues. Ross Stripling (1-2, 4.26 ERA) won his first MLB game last time out while having never pitched above Double-A previously. Jhoulys Chacin (1-2, 4.81) will get the start for the Angels and he is 9-7 with a 3.74 ERA lifetime against the Dodgers. Take the ANGELS! |
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05-19-16 | Nationals v. Mets +115 | 9-1 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
Washington at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Nationals- I've been sating for the past year that if the Mets truly want to win the must be rid of two pieces of dead weight and they are David Wright and Matt Harvey (3-5, 4.93 ERA) who has won just 28 games the last five seasons combined. Washington will start Stephen Strasburg (6-0, 2.95) who is 4-3 with a 2.78 ERA lifetime against New York while Harvey is 3-3 with a 1.77 ERA against the Nationals. The Mets have dropped five of their last six but Harvey has had Bryce Harper's 'number' as he has yet to get a hit in 20 at-bats. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-18-16 | Astros -101 v. White Sox | Top | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 40 m | Show |
Houston at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET Astros over White Sox- After three straight losses the Chicago White Sox no longer have the best record in the American League including last night's extra-inning (6-5) loss to the Astros. Houston will try and jump-start their weak offense by starting two rookies tonight in third baseman Colin Moran and outfielder Tony Kemp while Doug Fister (3-3, 4.22 ERA) takes the hill. The Come-back Player of the Year so far this season has got to be Mat Latos (5-0 3.40) but he is starting to sink as he has allowed 13 runs in his last three starts after allowing just two runs his first four. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-18-16 | Mariners +102 v. Orioles | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Seattle at Baltimore 7:05 ET Mariners over Orioles- After getting swept in three home weekend games against the Angels the Mariners bounced back with a huge win (10-0) yesterday. Today they start Taijuan Walker (2-2, 2.63 ERA) who has dropped his last two decisions and has no record against the Orioles. Baltimore starter Chris Tillman (5-1, 2.58) has four straight wins and five straight quality starts. What is truly amazing is his lifetime record against Seattle a he is 6-0 with a 2.98 ERA in eight career starts against them. Maybe because it was Seattle that originally drafted Tillman 11 years ago. It all catches up with him today. Take the MARINERS! |
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05-18-16 | Marlins -106 v. Phillies | 2-4 | Loss | -106 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
Miami at Philadelphia 1:05 ET Marlins over Phillies- Tom Koehler (2-3, 5.14 ERA) is a hard thrower that has had a lack of support as he has had no-decision in his last two starts despite allowing just two runs in 13 innings, his best performance this year to date was against the Phillies permitting one run on two hits while striking out eight. Philadelphia will start Jeremy Hellickson (3-2, 4.12) has given-up five homers in his last three starts going 1-1. Even though the Phillies are six games over .500 (23-17) they have scored 30 fewer runs then their opponents. Take MIAMI! |
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05-17-16 | Astros -102 v. White Sox | Top | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 24 m | Show |
Houston at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET Astros over White Sox- 'What a difference a day makes'...2015 Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel (2-5, 5.58 ERA) looks to stop a five-game winless streak is making his sixth start of the road and is 2-2 with a 2.30 ERA in four career appearances against the White Sox. Chicago will start Carlos Rodon (1-4, 4.99) who has allowed 22 runs (20 earned) in his last five games after beginning the season with two quality starts. This time it's the ASTROS! |
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05-17-16 | Nationals v. Mets -125 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 32 m | Show | |
Washington at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Nationals- One of the best pitching match-ups of the season is taking place tonight in New York where Washington is starting fire-baller Max Scherzer (4-2, 4.15 ERA) will be facing-off against the New York Mets Noah Syndergaard (3-2, 2.53). Scherzer tie the major league record with 20 strikeouts last time out (Wednesday) while Syndergaard hit two home runs in his last start. Both clubs enter this series off losses the Nationals have dropped their last two and the Mets their last four games. When pitching counts I'll take...NEW YORK METS! |
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05-17-16 | Marlins -107 v. Phillies | 1-3 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 32 m | Show | |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Marlins over Phillies- The Philadelphia Phillies who have dropped their last two are still the most improved team in baseball as they are 22-17 overall. They will start their 'best' tonight Vince Velasquez (4-1, 2.70 ERA) who has no record against the Marlins except allowing four runs in six innings the last time they met 10 days ago. Miami will start Wei-Yin Chen (3-1, 4.40) who is 3-0 in his last four starts striking out a career high 12 batters in 6 1/3 innings against Milwaukee. Chen is 1-0 against the Phillies with mixed results in his two appearances against the 'Wiz-kids.' Take MIAMI! |
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05-16-16 | Rangers v. A's -105 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 15 h 50 m | Show | |
Texas at Oakland 10:05 ET A's over Rangers- In winning their third straight series the Texas Rangers are in a let-down position in the aftermath for their emotional series with the Toronto Blue Jays. Texas will start Derek Holland (3-2, 6.09 ERA) has had two straight horrible starts as he has surrendered 20 runs in his last 22 innings of work allowing a WHIP of 1.84. His performance against the A's is somewhat netter as he is 5-4 with a 3.26 ERA but that won't be good enough tonight. Take OAKLAND! |
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05-15-16 | Cardinals v. Dodgers -125 | 5-2 | Loss | -125 | 13 h 39 m | Show | |
St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers 8:05 ET Dodgers over Cardinals- The first-place Dodgers have won their last three and have a chance to sweep the Cardinals in a three-game set for the first time since 2013. St. Louis who have been one of the best teams fundamentally in baseball lead the National League in errors and have committed five in the last two games. Mike Leake (1-3, 5.10 ERA) will start for the Red Birds and has one win in seven start since coming over from Cincinnati. Los Angeles will go to the hill with Alex Wood (1-3, 4.58) who has allowed just one run in each of his last three home starts. Today's it's LOS ANGELES! |
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05-15-16 | Astros -110 v. Red Sox | Top | 9-10 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 13 m | Show |
Houston at Boston 1:35 ET Astros over Red Sox- The Red Sox are enjoying their home stand and have won 15 of their last 20 while Houston has dropped 13 of 18 on the road and are 4-10 lifetime at Fenway Park. After seeing those facts it doesn't make sense that the Astros would be favored in Boston, until you look at the starting pitching. Rookie Chris Devenski (0-2, 1.72 ERA) has had little support and is still looking for his first win while Red Sox starter Sean O'Sullivan (1-0, 6.43) has post a victory but has been hit hard and in his lone appearance against Houston he gave up three homers and five runs in six innings. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-15-16 | A's v. Rays -134 | 7-6 | Loss | -134 | 6 h 52 m | Show | |
Oakland at Tampa Bay 1:10 ET Rays over A's- Tampa Bay ended their four game losing streak Saturday as they held Oakland to a pair of singles in their 6-0 win. Oakland who has lost 10 of their last 12 contests will start Sonny Gray (3-4, 6.00 ERA) who was virtually un-hittable last season started the season with four quality efforts but is now struggling as he has dropped his last three starts surrendering 18 runs in 12 2/3 innings. Tampa Bay will start Matt Moore (1-3, 4.83) who has had very little success against the A's who are 1-4 against left-handed starters. Take the RAYS! |
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05-14-16 | Cardinals v. Dodgers +102 | 3-5 | Win | 102 | 13 h 11 m | Show | |
St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers 9:10 ET Dodgers over Cardinals- St. Louis started their week in Los Angels by sweeping the Angels three-straight wins over the Angels and were brought back to earth by the Dodgers last night. St. Louis will start Carlos Martinez (4-2, 2.61 ERA) who has lost two straight after opening the season with four straight wins and has been struggling with the flu. The Dodgers will start Scott Kazmir (2-3, 5.54) who has lost three of his last four decisions but is 1-0 lifetime against St. Louis. Look for Puig and LA to stay hot. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-14-16 | Giants +129 v. Diamondbacks | 5-3 | Win | 129 | 12 h 13 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Arizona 8:10 ET Giants over Diamondbacks- The Giants who at two games over .500 are tied with the Dodgers for the NL West lead and have won their last three including a 3-1 win over the D'Backs last night. That loss for Arizona was their fifth straight at home where they are now 5-14 for the year. San Francisco will start Jake Peavy (1-4, 8.47 ERA) who has seen better times and many of them were against Arizona who he hold a lifetime 16-8 advantage. Take the GIANTS! |
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05-14-16 | Mets v. Rockies +114 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 114 | 12 h 18 m | Show |
New York Mets at Colorado 8:10 ET Rockies over Mets- The Rockies ended an 11-game losing streak against the Mets last night as New York's two weak links (Matt Harvey and David Wright) continue to hurt New York. Wright is 0-14 with nine strikeouts and Harvey has won a total of 26 games in four-plus years. Both starters New York's Logan Verrett (3-0, 1.27 ERA) and Colorado's Eddie Butler (1-1, 3.86) are making their third start of the season in spot positions. Verrett is 1-0 lifetime and Butler in 0-1 against their respective opponents and tonight that evens out. Take the ROCKIES! |
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05-13-16 | Cardinals v. Dodgers -112 | Top | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 13 h 25 m | Show |
St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET Dodgers over Cardinals- Tonight in Los Angeles the Dodgers host the Cardinals as two former college (Texas A&M) teammates Michael Wacha (2-3. 3.21 ERA) for St. Louis and Ross Stripling (0-2, 3.82) for the Dodgers. Wacha has lost three straight starts but is 1-1 with a 3.55 ERA lifetime against L.A. While Ross Stripling (0-2, 3.82) threw 7 1/3 innings of no-hit ball in his MLB debut before being removed is looking for his first MLB win and he gets it here. Take the DODGERS! |
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05-13-16 | Blue Jays -111 v. Rangers | Top | 5-0 | Win | 100 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
Toronto at Texas 8:05 ET Blue Jays over Rangers- Now, tell me what's wrong with this pitcher (not the throwing kind)? Doesn't it seem strange to you (it does to me) to see Texas an underdog at home against Toronto. After taking 2-of-3 from the AL leading White Sox and having won five of their last six the Rangers show up the 'dog' against R.A. Dicky (1-4, 5.18 ERA) who is winless in his last six starts. The Rangers will start Martin Perez (1-2, 3.51) who has had control issues walking 23 in only 41 innings of work. Take TORONTO! |
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05-13-16 | Tigers +139 v. Orioles | 0-1 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
Detroit at Baltimore 7:05 ET Tigers over Orioles- This is an interesting pitching match-up unfolds at Camden Yards as former AL MLP and Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander (2-3, 5.40 ERA) who has had great success there going 7-0 lifetime and 9-3 overall against the Orioles. Baltimore's Chris Tillman (4-1, 3.05) has had his own measure of success against the Tigers going 5-0 lifetime keeping Detroit's bats quiet limiting them to a .183 batting average. Verlander is off his best performance of the season and puts together back-to-back performances. Take DETROIT! |
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05-12-16 | Padres v. Brewers -135 | 3-0 | Loss | -135 | 12 h 30 m | Show | |
San Diego at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Padres- Both these clubs could be a little sluggish today as San Diego is off a double-header sweep of the Cubs in Chicago while the Brewers were playing in Miami finishing late last night. Milwaukee has the 'hottest' hitter in baseball as Ryan Braun is 21-for-47 during his current 11 game hitting streak. The Padres will start James Fields (1-5, 3.60 ERA) who is making his first appearance against the Brewers and will be opposed by Jimmy Nelson (4-2, 3.74) who defeated San Diego already once this season and has a lifetime ERA of 1.54 against the Padres. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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05-12-16 | Royals v. Yankees -126 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
Kansas City at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Royals- It appears that the World Series Champion Kansas City Royals are suffering what we might say is the 'Series Hangover' as they have dropped 11 of their last 15 games. New York meanwhile has one of their worst clubs in decades but have managed to win four of their last six. The Royals will start former Yankees first round draft pick Ian Kennedy (4-2, 2.13 ERA) and he is 2-4 lifetime against his former teammates (3 years a Yankee) while New York will start Nathan Eovaldi (2-2, 4.78) who has really 'nasty' stuff. Take the YANKEES! |
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05-11-16 | Phillies v. Braves -103 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:10 ET Braves over Phillies- 'Break-up the Phillies!' Last season this club Philadelphia lost 99 games and traded away their No. 1 ace in Cole Hammels, Chase Utley and looked dead in the water for years to come. But, they have now won three straight and 13-of-18 while the Braves now have the dubious distinction of being the 'worst' in MLB. Atlanta will start Jhoulys Chacin (1-2, 5.40 ERA) who when pitching for Colorado is 2-1 with a 2.25 ERA in seven career appearances (five starts) against the Phillies taking the loss two years ago. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-10-16 | Rays -109 v. Mariners | 4-6 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 50 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Seattle 10:10 ET Rays over Mariners- The Seattle Mariners who have won 14 of their last 19 games have had difficulty winning as hosts as they are just 6-7 at home. Wade Miley (2-2, 4.74 ERA) gets the nod for the Mariners and he is 3-2 with a 2.38 ERA in seven career starts against Tampa Bay while the Rays will start Drew Smyly (1-3, 2.72 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA against Seattle. The fact that the Rays opened the favorite sends me to the visitor. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-10-16 | Cardinals v. Angels -118 | 8-1 | Loss | -118 | 15 h 35 m | Show | |
St. Louis at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Cardinals- Los Angeles (13-18) was expecting to contend in the AL West this season but have been slowed down by injuries and a lack of clutch hitting have lost seven of their last nine. The Angels have just two (Hector Santiago and Jered Weaver) remaining in their starting rotation while losing all-star shortstop Andrelton Simmons. St. Louis will start Mike Leake (0-3, 6.03 ERA) who has yet to win as a member of the Cardinals and has never faced the Angels. Santiago has pitched at least 5 1/3 inning each start and has never faced St. Louis. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-10-16 | Phillies v. Braves -120 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -120 | 12 h 43 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:10 ET Braves over Phillies- This game has a funny look to me as the team with the worst record (7-23) in baseball the Atlanta Braves are favored. The unusual factor that they have won just one (1) of 16 home games as they have lost 10 straight at home and their last four overall. Philadelphia will start Adam Morgan (0-0, 6.00) and they are 0-3 behind him while Atlanta's Matt Wisler (1-2, 3.24 ERA) won his last start shutting down the Mets allowing just one-hit in eight shutout innings. Ad that Morgan is 0-3 with a 4.00 ERA against the Braves in 2015 his rookie year. The beat goes on...take ATLANTA! |
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05-09-16 | A's v. Red Sox -118 | Top | 7-14 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
Oakland at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over A's- The Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep to the Yankees in New York last night and return home after breaking even on a six-game road trip. Sonny Gray (3-3, 4.84 ERA) has not been the same this season and is off his second straight loss giving up seven runs and 11 hits his last time out and is 0-1 lifetime against Boston. Clay Buchholz (1-3, 5.71) won his first of the year last time out over the White Sox and is 3-2 in eight career starts against the A's. Take the RED SOX! |
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05-09-16 | Royals v. Yankees -116 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
Kansas City at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Royals- It looks like the World Champion Kansas City Royals are experiencing a bit of the 'Sophomore Jinx' where they suffer the season after great accomplishment. Currently they have won just 3-of-9 losing four straight series in the process. The Yankees are not in a jinx of any kind it's just they they can't score runs. That could change tonight with the Royals sending their 'weak-link' Chris Young (1-4, 5.76 ERA) who has lost all three of his road starts while posting an 8.36 ERA. Ivan Nova (1-1, 5.13) gets the nod for New York replacing C.C. Sabathia. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-08-16 | Red Sox v. Yankees -103 | 5-1 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 38 m | Show | |
Boston at New York Yankees 8:50 ET Yankees over Red Sox- These two of America's greatest rivals are at it against on a Sunday night. Last weekend in Boston the Red Sox swept New York in three games and now the Yankees are trying to return the favor this week end at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox will start Steven Wright (2-3, 1.67 ERA) who has a losing record despite five start quality starts but hard luck has kept him from a winning record. New York will start Luis Severino (0-4, 6.31 ERA) who yielded three runs or fewer in 10 of his 11 rookie starts last season hasn't pitched well but has had only six runs of support in his five starts. Tonight the Yanks get even with the Bosox. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-08-16 | Rangers v. Tigers -136 | 8-3 | Loss | -136 | 5 h 53 m | Show | |
Texas at Detroit 1:10 ET Tigers over Rangers- The Texas Rangers have recovered from losing a three-game sweep at Toronto have bounced backed with two straight wins at Detroit blasting six home runs the last two days. Texas will start Martin Perez (1-2, 3.60 ERA) who is 0-2 lifetime against Detroit is also 0-2 with a 4.24 ERA in three road starts this season. Justin Verlander (2-3, 6.49) was pounded last time out giving up seven runs and eight hits in five innings against Cleveland last time out but is 9-5 lifetime against Texas. The former Cy Young Award winner got a 'lift' this week with his engagement to Kate Upton...Take DETROIT! |
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05-08-16 | Royals v. Indians -125 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 5 h 49 m | Show |
Kansas City at Cleveland 1:10 ET Indians over Royals- The struggled World Champion Royals have have difficulty scoring runs and have lost three straight series and need a win here after splitting the first two games of this three-game set. Kansas City will start Edinson Volquez (3-2, 3.13 ERA) who has dropped his last two decisions and has had problems against the Tribe going 2-4 lifetime with an 8.01 ERA. Cleveland will start Josh Tomlin (4-0, 3.13) has had better support against Kansas City as he is 6-4 with a 5.11 ERA in 16 career appearances against the Royals. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-07-16 | Rays -120 v. Angels | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 39 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels 9:05 ET Rays over Angels- It has been said that pitching is 90% of baseball and it must be so for the Tampa Bay Rays to be favored on the road at Los Angeles. The Rays will start Jake Odorizzi (0-1, 3.12 ERA) who has yet to post a win despite allowing two or fewer runs in four of his six starts and has had no success against the Angels going 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in two career appearances. The Angels will start Jered Weaver (3-1, 5.40) who despite his winning record is struggling and is off a start in Milwaukee where he surrendered seven runs and 11 hits in five innings. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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05-07-16 | A's -113 v. Orioles | 2-5 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
Oakland at Baltimore 7:05 ET Athletics over Orioles- As one of my favorite writers once said “There is something rotten in Denmark” as the Oakland A's invade Baltimore on a four-game losing steak. The Orioles are a more then respectable 11-4 at home as Oakland enters losing nine of their last 12 and yet the 'price' opened with Oakland as the favorite. Rich Hill (3-3, 2.53 ERA) is off three straight quality starts while the O's starter Ubaldo Jimenez (1-3, 5.20) who is 0-3 with a 6.53 ERA over his last four starts and has a 5.28 ERA lifetime against Oakland. With the rain yesterday Jessie Hahn (1-0, 0.00) may get the A's start but it doesn't matter who starts. Take the ATHLETICS! |
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05-07-16 | Royals -108 v. Indians | Top | 7-0 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
Kansas City at Cleveland 4:10 ET Royals over Indians- Cleveland has won their last four and 'we' have been on them three times so seeing them come up the underdog at home against the Royals after having been favored the last two causes interest especially with the Royals inability to score runs. Kansas City has dropped eight of their last 10 and has scored two or fewer runs in seven of those games. Ian Kennedy (3-2, 2.61 ERA) is back to his former level of excellence as he has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his five starts. On the other side Cody Anderson (0-1, 7.65) has surrendered five runs in each of his last three starts and was pounded by the Royals in his only start against them last season giving up seven runs in five innings. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-06-16 | Royals v. Indians -135 | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show | |
Kansas City at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Royals- The World Champion Kansas City Royals did it with pitching last season and are trying to repeat once again with a strong pitching staff but they must score more runs. The Royals have scored two runs or fewer in six of their last nine games and will face Cleveland's hard throwing Danny Salazar (2-2, 2.40 ERA) who has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his four starts while the Royals Yordano Ventura (2-1, 3.67) is off his worst start of the season at Seattle allowing five runs and six walks. Line is way high...take CLEVELAND! |
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05-06-16 | Red Sox v. Yankees -106 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
Boston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Red Sox- The term 'Bronx Bombers' no long applies to this bunch of aging players just can't hit. The Yankees have now dropped seven of their last eight and have scored just 20 runs in that span (14 of which came in just two games). Boston has won eight of their last 10 and have undefeated Rick Porcello (5-0, 2.76 ERA) a New York native who is 6-4 lifetime against New York. Yankees starter Michael Pineda (1-3, 6.33) has lost three straight decisions and hasn't won since opening day. After getting swept all three games in Fenway the Yankees look to turn the tables at Yankee Stadium. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-05-16 | Mariners v. Astros -111 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -111 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
Seattle at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Mariners- Seattle will hate to leave Oakland where they swept a three-game trip and have now won eight of their last 10 games. Houston meanwhile won back-to-back games for the first time this season as they pounded the Twins 16-4 yesterday. Seattle's Wade Miley (2-2, 5.06 ERA) is 2-0 with a 2.63 ERA lifetime against Houston and is coming off his first career shutout against Kansas City. Chris Devenski (0-1, 1.45) had a fine starting debut against Oakland and has a 1.07 WHIP this season. Miley is off his first career shutout and I expect him to return to form here. Take HOUSTON! |
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05-05-16 | Nationals v. Cubs -143 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 13 h 41 m | Show | |
Washington at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Nationals- The two NL favorites clash in Wrigley Field where both clubs lead their respective division while the Cubs have the best record in baseball. Both teams at this point are off to their best starts in franchise history. Chicago matching the 1907 clubs that when on to win their last World Series the following season in 1908. Washington will start Joe Ross (3-0, 0.79 ERA) wjo lost his MLB debut against Chicago last June (and lost) while the Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks (1-2, 3.52) who is winless in his last three starts. This time he wins! Take CHICAGO! |
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05-05-16 | Tigers v. Indians -120 | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show | |
Detroit at Cleveland 6:10 ET Indians over Tigers- The Cleveland Indians are looking for their second three-game sweep of the Tigers within a two week span. Detroit has scored a total of eight runs while 0-5 against the Tribe and this is off a five-game winning streak where they scored 35 runs against the A's and Twins. Detroit will start Michael Fulmer (1-0, 3.60 ERA) who gets his 2nd MLB start as he was acquired last summer from the New York Mets for Yoenis Cepedes. That deal will sting today. Take CLEVELAND! |
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05-04-16 | Red Sox -119 v. White Sox | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
Boston at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET Red Sox over White Sox- The Boston Red Sox and Clay Buchholz (0-3, 6.51 ERA) have not pair up well so far this season as the Red Sox are 0-5 in his starts as he allowed five runs once again for the second straight start. The first place White Sox have won three straight and nine of their last 11 and have had a pitching change here with Danks released Tuesday and Carlos Rodon (1-3, 4.33) starting. He is 0-2 in his last three starts with an ERA of 7.07 giving up six runs on seven hits against the Orioles Friday. Today it's the Sawx...BOSTON! |
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05-04-16 | Rockies v. Padres -110 | 2-0 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 5 m | Show | |
Colorado at San Diego 3:40 ET Padres over Rockies- Very quietly the San Diego Padres have dominated this series (especially at Petco Park. The Padres have won four of the five meetings this season and 20 of the last 26 at home. Colorado began this current 10-game road trip by sweeping Arizona scoring 20 runs and now are struggling. Cesar Vargas (0-0, 0.87 ERA) is looking for his first career win and after two outstanding performances he earns this one. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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05-04-16 | Giants -135 v. Reds | 4-7 | Loss | -135 | 5 h 56 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Cincinnati 12:35 ET Giants over Reds- The Cincinnati Reds (10-17) are in last place in the NL Central and already 10-games behind the division leading Chicago Cubs. San Francisco (15-13) meanwhile leads the NL West and have won eight of their last 11 including their last three, two of which were against Cincinnati. Lake Peavy (1-2, 8.61 ERA) had his worst outing of the season last time out against the Mets but is 7-0 lifetime against the Reds with a 2.38 ERA in 12 starts. Take the GIANTS! |
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05-03-16 | Nationals v. Royals -114 | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show | |
Washington at Kansas City 8:15 ET Royals over Nationals- There are two dry spells surrounding this contest as Washington's Bryce Harper is just 2-for-21 over his last six games going seven games without a homer and the Royals have dropped six of its last seven games and has been shut out in three of their last four contests and have scored just 11 runs in their last seven games. Chris Young (1-4, 6.12 ERA) has struggled of late but is 3-2 lifetime against the Nationals and gets the home win here. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-03-16 | Diamondbacks v. Marlins -109 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
Arizona at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Diamondbacks- The Marlins return home after a successful 7-3 west coast road trip coming back to Marlins Park where they are just 2-7 on the season. Arizona actually has had the same problem as they are 5-12 at home and off a 3-7 home stand take to the road where they are 7-3 on the year. The D'Backs will start Patrick Corbin (1-3, 4.88 ERA) who is off two unimpressive starts. Justin Nicolino (1-0, 0.00) makes his second start and allowed only two hits in his first one. Take MIAMI! |
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05-03-16 | Tigers v. Indians -118 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
Detroit at Cleveland 6:10 ET Indians over Tigers- A week ago the Indians went into Detroit and swept a three-game series from the Tigers by out-scoring them 18-5 before losing five of six one-run contests. Meanwhile Detroit scored 43 runs en route to winning six of seven. Justin Verlander (2-2, 5.46 ERA) needs all the runs he can get as he has yet to return to his former Cy Young self. Cleveland will start Josh Tomlin (3-0, 3.18) who is 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA against the Tigers this season. Take the INDIANS! |
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05-02-16 | Nationals v. Royals -112 | 2-0 | Loss | -112 | 12 h 58 m | Show | |
Washington at Kansas City 8:05 ET Royals over Nationals- Washington just completed a three-game sweep at St. Louis to start their 10-game road trip and now invade Kansas City to play the World Champions. The Nationals once again this season aside from Bryce Harper are once again having trouble producing runs. Gio Gonzalez (1-1, 1.42 ERA) is 3-3 against the Royals in his last outing surrendered seven runs on 10 hits in 3.1 innings. Edinson Volquez (3-1, 3.34) is 2-0 at home with a 0.96 ERA holding opponents to a .214 batting average. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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05-02-16 | Angels v. Brewers -114 | Top | 5-8 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at Milwaukee 7:20 ET Brewers over Angels- both clubs ended losing streaks Sunday as the Angels won the final game of a three-set in Texas while the Brewers knocked off the Marlins and ended a four-game tail spin. Los Angeles will start Jered Weaver (3-0, 3.86 ERA) who is coming back from a dismal 7-12 campaign in 2015 but is not throwing with the same velocity and has to rely on 'smarts.' Milwaukee will start Jimmy Nelson (3-2, 3.16) who has been the clubs most reliable starter and is 2-1 at Miller Park. Take the BREWERS! |
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05-02-16 | Cubs v. Pirates -104 | 7-2 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Cubs- The first of 19 meetings between these N.L. Central contenders starts tonight as the league's betting favorite the 'Cubs' enter Pittsburgh with the best record in baseball and a three-game lead. The last time the Pirates Gerrit Cole (2-2, 2.78 ERA) faced Chicago was in the NL Wild Card in October when the Cubs jumped on him early and won 4-0 and dropped to 7-1 lifetime against the Cubs. Jason Hammel (3-0, 0.75) is off to a great start this season and has had mixed results against the Bucs going 5-5 with a 4.03 ERA. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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05-01-16 | Royals v. Mariners -137 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -137 | 7 h 11 m | Show |
Kansas City at Seattle 4:10 ET Mariners over Royals- Two clubs that are moving in opposite directions are facing off in Seattle as the World Champion Kansas City Royals enter this fray have lost five straight while the Mariners have won eight of their last 10. The Champs are starting Ian Kennedy (2-2, 2.77 ERA) who has struggled against Seattle going 0-2 with a 5.59 ERA in two career starts while Seattle's starter Taijuan Walker (2-0, 1.44) has a 0.96 WHIP and has 25 K's in his last 25 innings. Take SEATTLE! |
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05-01-16 | Marlins v. Brewers +104 | 5-14 | Win | 104 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
Miami at Milwaukee 2:10 ET Brewers over Marlins- The Marlins have won seven straight including the last two without All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon who has been suspended 90 games for bing a 'bad boy.' Miami has moved over .500 (12-11) for the first time in nearly two seasons and will have hard throwing Tom Koehler (2-2, 4.50 ERA) against Milwaukee's Wily Peraltra (1-3, 7.40). Walks have been Koehler's downfall and he has struggled against the Brewers with a 8.14 ERA allowing nine runs, 15 hits and seven walks in nine innings work. Peraltra is 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA against Miami while holding Stanton hitless (0-10). Take MILWAUKEE! |
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05-01-16 | White Sox v. Orioles +117 | 7-1 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Baltimore 1:35 ET Orioles over White Sox- It can be argued right now that Chris Sale (5-0, 1.66 ERA) is the best lefty in the AL and is putting up numbers like Kershaw of the Dodgers. Sale has allowed one earned run over 24 innings in his last three starts as he has pitched at lest seven innings in all five starts but he is 1-2 with a 3.72 ERA lifetime against Baltimore. The O's will start hard throwing Ubaldo Jimenez (1-2, 3.91) who is winless in his last three starts. Today he wins...take BALTIMORE! |
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04-30-16 | Royals v. Mariners -101 | 0-6 | Win | 100 | 14 h 1 m | Show | |
Kansas City at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Royals- World Champion Kansas City bats have gone silent during their current four-game losing streak losing 1-0 last night to Felix Hernandez. Both Seattle and the Royals are at 12-10 but the Mariners have won 10 of their last 14 after a slow start. The Royals have dropped seven of their first 11 road games and will send their ace Yordano Ventura (2-0, 2.35 ERA) to the hill and he owns a 3.24 career ERA against Seattle in four career starts. The Mariners are on a home binge with at least one in each of their last eight games. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-30-16 | Angels +108 v. Rangers | 2-7 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 1 m | Show | |
L.A. Angels at Texas 8:05 ET Angels over Rangers- Clutch hitting has been the key to the Rangers three-game win streak as they have scored 15 of their 17 runs with two outs. Matt Shoemaker (1-3, 6.87 ERA) is off his worst performance of the season as he was pounded for seven runs on Sunday and already has been pounded by the Rangers giving up six runs in three innings on April 8. This dropped his lifetime record against Texas to 4-1 still an impressive stat. L.A. Has won 16 of the last 21 raod games in Texas. Take the ANGELS! |
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04-30-16 | White Sox v. Orioles -139 | 8-7 | Loss | -139 | 11 h 3 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over White Sox- If there is a leader in the club house for 'Comeback Player of the Year' Mat Latos (4-0, 0.74 ERA) is the leader. After a number of horrible seasons after having surgery Latos kicked around with few clubs before landing in Chicago and is now holding opponents to a .151 batting average. For Baltimore it will be Kevin Gausman (0-1, 1.80) who has had one start since returning off the disabled list surrendering one run on three hits in five innings while striking out seven. The Orioles own the best home record in baseball (9-1) and win again here today. Take BALTIMORE! |
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04-29-16 | Tigers v. Twins -121 | 9-2 | Loss | -121 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
Detroit at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over Tigers- The New York Mets who are aware know something about young pitchers sent one of their future stars to Detroit last season in exchange for Yoenis Cespedes to the New York in exchange for tonight's starter Michael Fulmer who is making his debut tonight. Fulmer was 10-3 with a 2.14 ERA at Double-A last season but was roughed up in he final start in Triple-A action last Friday. Phil Hughes (1-3, 3.91 ERA) allowed 29 home runs last season and has not had much success with Miguel Cabrera but is 19-10 all-time at Target Field. Take MINNESOTA |
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04-29-16 | Angels -114 v. Rangers | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -114 | 12 h 39 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at Texas 8:05 ET Angels over Rangers- After a slow start the L.A. Angels have started to pick up the pace and have won their last three and have reached the .500 mark at 11-11. Hector Santiago (2-0, 2.70 ERA) gets the start and he loves pitching in Arlington as he is 5-0 with a 2.13 ERA career record. He was 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA last season against the rangers and is 6-2 total lifetime. Texas will start Colby Lewis (1-0, 3.38) who has lasted six innings in all four of his starts this year and is 6-11 lifetime against the Angles including losing 10 of his last 13 decisions. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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04-29-16 | Blue Jays v. Rays -116 | 6-1 | Loss | -116 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Toronto at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Blue Jays- It is said that 'Chicks love the long ball' and that has made the Blue Jays a 'public' team that gets plenty of action. The problem here is that they are also very fickle and with Toronto having last their last three and six of their last eight and are just a half-game out of last place in the East. Tampa Bay will start Drew Smyly (1-2, 2.51 ERA) who has had three straight strong outings surrendering just three earned runs in his last 22 innings striking out 28 with a 0.73 WHIP. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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04-28-16 | Cardinals v. Diamondbacks +114 | 0-3 | Win | 114 | 14 h 9 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Cardinals- Arizona and St. Louis are 1-2 in the majors in home runs and have hit five each in the first three games of the series which aided the Cardinals more as they have won 10 of the last 11 meetings and 15 of 17. Michael Wacha (2-0, 2.82 ERA) who was the Redbirds best hurler last season take to the hill who has no lifetime wins or losses against Arizona. Rubby De La Rosa (2-3, 5.94) gets the start for the D'Backs and is 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in two career starts. Tonight it turns...take ARIZONA! |
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04-27-16 | Royals v. Angels -129 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show | |
Kansas City at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Royals- The Angels have a chance to sweep the World Champions which would be a drastic turn around from the previous 11 games 10 of which were won by the Royals. Chris Young (1-3, 6.41 ERA) posted his first win of the season last time out but is the weak-link in Kansas City's rotation., he is 4-3 with a 5.29 ERA in 11 career appearances against the Angels lifetime. Los Angeles will counter with Nick Tropeano (1-0, 1.69) who has no record against Kansas City but is 2-2 at home. Take the ANGELS! |
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04-27-16 | Cardinals v. Diamondbacks -122 | 11-4 | Loss | -122 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Cardinals- I can't tell you all how much I dislike going against the Cardinals because it really doesn't matter who they put on the field, who is injured or what their problems are they just go out an win. Well, today we play against them as Adam Wainwright (0-3, 7.25 ERA) take the hill looking for his first win of the season. The 'price' of this game is what pushes me to Arizona with them favored. Take the DIAMONDBACKS! |
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04-27-16 | A's v. Tigers +100 | Top | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
Oakland at Detroit 7:10 ET Tigers over A's- It seems that as Miguel Cabrera goes so go the Tigers. Cabrera appeared to break out of his slump by going 4-4 on Monday only to return with three strike out yesterday. During his mini slump Detroit has dropped five of it's last six games and will turn to their former ace Justin Verlander (1-2, 5.79 ERA) tonight. He is 9-6 with a 2.51 ERA in 16 career starts against Oakland but has not faced them since 2014. The A's will start Sonny Gray (3-1, 2.73) who we love but will play against tonight. Take the TIGERS! |
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04-26-16 | Astros v. Mariners +125 | 1-11 | Win | 125 | 12 h 37 m | Show | |
Houston at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Astros- What a difference a year makes as 2015 Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel (2-2, 3.71 ERA) struggles much like former winner Corey Kluber the year before after winning the award. He was 20-8 with a 2.48 ERA last season as most of his wins came at home and now with the way Houston is struggling on the road currently 2-8. Nathan Karns (1-1, 5.28) gets the start against the upstart Astros has one career start against Houston as he struck out eight in six innings. Take SEATTLE! |
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04-26-16 | Indians v. Twins -120 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 41 m | Show |
Cleveland at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over Indians- The Indians come off a three-game sweep of the Tigers and then promptly lose to the Twins in Minnesota. Cody Anderson (0-1, 7.53 ERA) will get the start for the Tribe and it hasn't been pretty for hime this season as he's surrendered five homers and 24 hits and 12 runs in three starts covering just 14.1 innings. Meanwhile, Ricky Nolasco (1-0, 2.66) will get the start for the Twins and he has yet to defeat Cleveland (0-2, 5.61) lifetime. The Twins Joe Mauer has hit safely in six straight and 15 of his last 16 games and at home he;s even better. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-26-16 | Yankees -115 v. Rangers | 1-10 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
New York Yankees at Texas 8:05 ET Yankees over Rangers- It looks as though the Yankees Jacoby Ellsbury is finally beginning to show some production with the Yankees as he's hitting .381 his last five games. Texas is in a slump having lost four in-a-row and will start A.J. Griffin (2-0, 3.18 ERA who is off two years of elbow and shoulder injuries. New York will start Luis Severino (0-2, 4.86) who has struggled to date has still only walked one batter is 17 innings this season and is looking for his first win. He gets it tonight. Take the YANKEES! |
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04-25-16 | Marlins +108 v. Dodgers | 3-2 | Win | 108 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
Miami at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET Marlins over Dodgers- The storyline of this match-up will have litter to do with the players as former Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly returns to Los Angeles where he led the Dodgers to the playoffs three straight seasons. The Dodgers are kicking off a seven-game homestand after opening 13 of their first 19 games on the road. Miami will start Wei-Yin Chen (0-1, 4.91 ERA) is looking for his first win in the National League after four years with the Orioles as is Dodgers starer Ross Stripling (0-0, 2.65) who has removed from his fisrt MLB start while pitching a no-hitter in the eighth. It looks like Giancarlo Stanton has broken out of his early season sump going 3-for-4 with a home Sunday. Take MIAMI! |
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04-25-16 | Royals v. Angels -124 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Kansas City at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Royals- Kansas City at 12-6 has repeated the start they had last season on their way the becoming World Series Champions and have won 11 of its last 13 meetings with the Angels including the last five in Los Angeles. Tonight the Royals will start Ian Kennedy (2-1, 1.35 ERA) who has had three solid starts but is 0-2 with a 5.73 ERA lifetime against the Angels. Los Angels will start Garrett Richards (0-3, 3.00) who has been hurt by a lack of support as LA has scored just six runs in his four start all games which they lost. This time they break through. Take the ANGELS! |
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04-25-16 | Pirates v. Rockies -127 | 6-1 | Loss | -127 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Pirates- both these clubs were involved in unusual 12-10 scores Sunday as the Pirates defeated Arizona in extra innings and Colorado as falling to the Dodgers. The Rockies have dropped their last two and four of five but have the biggest home field advantage in baseball. Jeff Locke (0-2, 7.24 ERA) is coming off his worst career start surrendering eight runs on 11 hits and four walks in three innings against the Giants on Wednesday. Colorado will start Chad Bettis (2-0, 3.33) who was dominant in his lone home start holding San Diego to one earned run in seven innings. Take COLORADO! |
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04-24-16 | Pirates v. Diamondbacks -112 | Top | 12-10 | Loss | -112 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Arizona 4:10 ET Diamondbacks over Pirates- Pittsburgh's Francisco Liriano (1-1, 4.11 ERA) who has had arm issues in the past opened the season since striking out 10 in six scoreless innings against St. Louis but has struggled since as he has walked at least four in each of his last three starts. Arizona will start Robbie Ray (1-0, 1.96) who is off his best effort of the season with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Tuesday holding the Giants to five hits in six innings. Once again it's...ARIZONA! |
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04-24-16 | Marlins -102 v. Giants | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
Miami at San Francisco 4:05 ET Marlins over Giants- The Giants have taken the first two games of this series by outscoring Miami 15-3 after dropping four straight to Arizona. San Francisco will start former fire-baller Matt Cain (0-2, 6.46 ERA) who is going through some tough times as he has failed to go five innings in his last two starts and has only 12 wins in the past three full seasons because of arm troubles. Miami will start Adam Conley (0-1, 4.61) who pitched six scoreless innings against Washington before falling apart in the seventh his last time out. He has 17 strikeouts in his 12.2 innings of work and has enough to get it done here. Take the MARLINS! |