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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Albuquerque
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Claiming Stakes Trial - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 83

DOWNS AT ALBUQUERQUE MARATHON CLAIMING S. - FOR THREE YEAR OLD AND OLDER. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $200 TO NOMINATE AND AN ADDITIONAL $250 TO ENTER. FIELD SIZE LIMITED TO TEN STARTERS. HORSES PREFERRED BY HIGHEST 2017-2018 EARNINGS. WEIGHT 3 YR OLD 117LBS., 4 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER 120 LBS. FILLIES AND MARES 117LBS. NON WINNERS IN 2018 ALLOWED 2 LBS. NON WINNERS IN 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS.,


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The Walker Group Picks

# 5 DE FACTO 3/1

# 2 CORONA BEACH 12/1

# 3 WALLY'S GOT CLASS 15/1

DE FACTO gets the edge as the wager in here. Have to believe this racer will do well again today. He has garnered formidable numbers under today's conditions and ought to fare well against this group. Reason to like this gelding as he has in the irons one of the best jocks using winning percentages over the last 30 days. CORONA BEACH - Will more than likely be one of the front-runners of the group going into the halfway point of the contest. Earned a quite good Equibase Speed Figure last time out. WALLY'S GOT CLASS - The average class figure of 77 makes this one hard to beat. Silva has a very strong win percentage with horses racing in dirt route races.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Great Falls - Race #4 - Post: 2:15pm - Starter Allowance - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $3,700 Class Rating: 79

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 LIL' APOLLO (ML=6/1)
#4 POLKA DOT RIVER (ML=7/2)


LIL' APOLLO - Ecoffey brings this gelding back into a race rather than a workout. He knows his gelding is on top of his game. Ecoffey must have known this gelding would run well at this track. Won his last race here on July 22nd and now goes for back-to-back wins. Don't often see a beneficial return on investment like +54. This rider/conditioner tandem has done well together over the last 12 months. This gelding gets a weight break of -7 lbs from last race. This certainly could make the difference today. POLKA DOT RIVER - Have to like the way Brown has raced this gelding back into shape off the layoff. Equine is well spotted in this sprint and I think he'll run well today. I think this gelding is very sharp right now. I like the fact that Brown brings him back to a race so quickly. Any early pace setting horse that is breaking from the inside has a shot on this track. Should jump out of the gate and get good position versus this group.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 NORTHLAND GOLD (ML=6/5), #7 KITTY BLONDE (ML=9/2),

NORTHLAND GOLD - This racer likes to hit the board, but doesn't usually win. Don't put in the top spot. KITTY BLONDE - This gelding showed very little last out.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 LIL' APOLLO is the play if we get odds of 5/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park - Race 4

$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 $.50 Bet 3 (Races 4-5-6)


Maiden Claiming $10,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 69 • Purse: $17,000 • Post: 2:15P
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.
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Race Type: Lone Trailer. FLY BY YOU is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * PURE STYLE: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourt h start after a layoff. BOATS GILHOOLEY: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. NATION U S A: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. DEVILISH MAN: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMas ter Power Rating. HIGH MISCHIEF: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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PURE STYLE
4/1

9/2
3
BOATS GILHOOLEY
5/1

6/1
5
NATION U S A
15/1

9/1
11
DEVILISH MAN
9/2

9/1
7
HIGH MISCHIEF
8/1

9/1




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
GRANTED STORM
1

7/2
Front-runner
54

40

71.1

37.9

20.9
8
PURE STYLE
8

4/1
Front-runner
69

73

68.4

50.8

42.8
10
DAVIDS BOY
10

20/1
Stalker
0

0

61.5

40.4

32.9
11
DEVILISH MAN
11

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
66

59

68.2

52.4

45.9
3
BOATS GILHOOLEY
3

5/1
Alternator/Stalker
67

64

64.0

53.3

48.8
5
NATION U S A
5

15/1
Alternator/Stalker
73

60

48.6

51.0

40.5
7
HIGH MISCHIEF
7

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
64

61

48.4

50.4

40.4
2
TOMS CHUCHU
2

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
61

59

20.4

45.4

31.9
9
FLY BY YOU
9

12/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

25.6

31.3

8.3
12
RIGO
12

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

48.0

32.1

13.1
6
DISCREET ATTITUDE
6

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

28.4

28.4

12.9
4
ART BIJOU (ARG)
4

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

25.4

43.0

29.0

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Northlands Park
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Race 8 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $10100 Class Rating: 76

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR ALBERTA BREDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN 2018 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,000, FOR EACH $750 TO $4,750 1 LB.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 4 EIDMILAAD 9/5

# 2 DER HE WAS GONE 9/2

# 3 TIMELESS TALES 6/1

I've got to go with EIDMILAAD. With one of the top jockeys in terms of gains at the window, don't count this gelding out. Should compete soundly in the pace contest which bodes well with this group. This gelding obviously likes the distance, going 1 out of 2 in his races as of late. DER HE WAS GONE - With better than average trips to the winner's circle, Galviz will most likely have this gelding in excellent position to win the race. Looks quite good versus this field and should be one of the leaders. TIMELESS TALES - Could provide positive gains based on solid recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 75. This horse enters today's race with second time Lasix.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Prairie Meadows - Race #9 - Post: 4:32pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 77

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 PRINCE CHARMANT (ML=4/1)
#1 ROMEO'S STORM (ML=5/2)


PRINCE CHARMANT - This racer coming off a solid contest in the last thirty days is a strong challenger in my humble opinion. This animal already beat the morning-line choice last time around the track at Prairie Meadows. ROMEO'S STORM - Trainer Arnett moves this horse to a lower class level to face weaker company. Look for a sharp performance given the class advantage. This horse could be tough this race, especially since Vazquez rode last race out and now should be familiar with this one. Vazquez and Arnett partnered up are a horse gambler's friend. Three consecutive improved speed figs (60-62-67) make this horse a solid contender.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 HE'S A ROCKSTAR (ML=5/1), #5 NO TIME LIMIT (ML=6/1), #3 SATURDAY (ML=8/1),

HE'S A ROCKSTAR - Awfully difficult to invest in this questionable contender when he hasn't been showing any gumption of late. Garnered a quite unimpressive rating last time out in a $3,500 Claiming race on Jul 7th. Improbable to see an improved performance off of that rating. NO TIME LIMIT - This gelding is always around, but just doesn't finish on top. Tough to bet on him on the win end. Don't believe this pony will do much running in today's race. That last speed figure was common when compared with today's class figure. SATURDAY - Don't feel this entrant will make an impact today. That last speed fig was disappointing when compared with today's Equibase class figure.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - PRINCE CHARMANT - The event on Jul 15th had a class rating of 87 while today's class rating is 77. I got to bet this one on such a big drop.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #8 PRINCE CHARMANT to win if you can get at least 3/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga
RACE #10 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE- 5:48 PM EASTERN POST
The Jim Dandy Stakes
9.0 FURLONGS DIRT GRADE II THREE YEAR OLDS STAKES $600,000.00 PURSE

#2 TENFOLD
#5 VINO ROSSO
#1 FLAMEAWAY
#3 RERIDE

The Jim Dandy recognizes the horse that scored one of racing's memorable upsets, the defeat of Triple Crown winner Gallant Fox in the 1930 Travers at odds of 100-1. The 1930 Travers was one of just seven career victories from 141 starts for Jim Dandy, who also won the 1929 Grand Union Stakes here at "The Spa." This year's edition of "The Dandy" is the 55th renewal, and #2 TENFOLD takes a class drop (-3), is the overall speed leader, and has turned in "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of his last five "adventures," hitting the board in three of those outings, including back-to-back "POWER RUN WINS" in his 4th and 5th races back. #5 VINO ROSSO also drops in class (-3), and has produced a quartet of "POWER RUNS" in his last five outings, hitting the board in a pair, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 4th race back, facing better company (+2) in that race than he will face in this stakes field this afternoon.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Saratoga

07/28/18, SAR, Race 10, 6.18 ET
1 1/8M [Dirt] 1.46.03 STAKES. Purse $600,000.
presented by NYRA Bets
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 13.33, $1 ROI 0.22, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 5 Vino Rosso 1-1 Velazquez J R Pletcher Todd A. TE
098.3972 1 Flameaway 7/2 Ortiz J L Casse Mark E. SW
097.6736 2 Tenfold 8/5 Santana. Jr. R Asmussen Steven M.
096.3825 3 Reride 12-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Asmussen Steven M. JFL
095.5576 4 Sporting Chance(b+) 8-1 Saez L Lukas D. Wayne C

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Wyoming Downs
Wyoming Downs - Race 1

$2 First Half Early Daily Double / $2 Quinella / $2 Exacta ($1 Box) $2 Trifecta ($1 Box) / $1 Superfecta ($.10 Box)


Maiden • 350 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 89 • Purse: $1,900 • Post: 1:05P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * HEZA WINNERS KING: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating.
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5/2

7/2
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JR IONE A DYNASTY
10/1

9/2
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BRACE FOR BIGTIME
7/2

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
ATTORNEY FEES
1

4/1
Slow/Trouble-prone
0

0

6.9

0.0

0.0
2
BRACE FOR BIGTIME
2

7/2
Slow
82

68

6.5

0.0

0.0
3
COWBOY PAR TE ON
3

8/1
Average
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
4
CASSIE CARTEL
4

20/1
Average/Trouble-prone
0

0

6.0

0.0

0.0
5
HEZA WINNERS KING
5

5/2
Fast
84

73

2.5

0.0

0.0
6
AJ SHAKEITLIKE ELVIS
6

20/1
Slow
0

0

8.2

0.0

0.0
7
JESSES CARTEL
7

12/1
Average
73

62

5.9

0.0

0.0
8
JR IONE A DYNASTY
8

10/1
Slow
81

80

8.9

0.0

0.0
9
RHGOWESTBIGJAKE
9

6/1
Average/Trouble-prone
68

66

5.0

0.0

0.0
10
FAMOUS DYNASTY JR
10

15/1
Slow
0

0

7.5

0.0

0.0

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Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Royals vs. Yankees Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/27/2018

Just as the New York Yankees made two moves to bolster their pitching staff, they learned they won't have the services of one of their best hitters until well into August. Following Friday's rainout, the Yankees will try to string together consecutive wins for the first time in more than two weeks without Aaron Judge in the lineup Saturday when they host the Kansas City Royals in a day-night doubleheader.

Judge was hit on the right wrist by a pitch in Thursday's 7-2 victory over Kansas City, and New York placed him on the disabled list Friday after it was confirmed he suffered a chip fracture and won't be able to swing a bat in game situations for three weeks. His absence robs the Yankees of their top home run (26) producer after the club had just fortified its pitching staff with the additions of Toronto starter J.A. Happ and Baltimore closer Zach Britton. New York's uneven play of late is another concern, as the club finds itself five games out of first place in the American League East in part because it hasn't won two in a row since July 11 and 12. After beginning the second half of the season with a three-game sweep of Minnesota, Kansas City (31-71) has dropped three of four and hopes to avoid being overtaken by the Orioles (30-74), who own the worst record in the majors.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Kansas City, WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Brad Keller (3-4, 3.20 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (14-3, 2.63)

Keller notched his first victory in nearly a month Sunday against Minnesota, permitting three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out a season-high eight across seven-plus innings. The 23-year-old has been particularly good at keeping the ball in the park in his rookie campaign, giving up only one homer in nine turns and two in 30 appearances overall. Keller, who is 0-3 in his four road starts, threw a perfect inning in relief in his only career appearance against the Yankees on May 18.

Severino was rocked in Monday's loss at Tampa Bay, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on 11 hits - all career or season highs - across five innings. Since posting a 1.98 ERA and giving up only six home runs over his first 18 outings, the 24-year-old Dominican has a 7.80 ERA and allowed six homers in his last three turns. Severino yielded three runs over six frames in a win at Kansas City on May 19, improving to 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA in two career starts against the Royals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees 3B Miguel Andujar is batting .500 in six games since the All-Star break.

2. After hitting .158 with two homers and four RBIs in June, Kansas City All-Star C Salvador Perez is batting .276 with five home runs and 17 RBIs this month.

3. New York recalled INF/OF Tyler Wade to replace Judge on the roster.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Royals 2

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Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Cubs vs. Cardinals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The St. Louis Cardinals have won only one series in July, but they can change that with a victory Saturday. The Cardinals will try to notch a second straight win over the visiting Chicago Cubs when the National League Central rivals continue their three-game series.


The Cardinals, who claimed the series opener 5-2 on Friday to pull within eight games of the first-place Cubs, haven't won back-to-back games since July 4-5, the first of which clinched their most recent series victory. The Cubs have dropped only one series this month, but their offense has struggled of late, as they've scored two or fewer runs in four of their last five games. The Cardinals' bullpen was able to hold the lead Friday, after undergoing a major shakeup earlier in the day. Right-hander Dakota Hudson was called up, and fellow prospects Daniel Poncedeleon and Austin Gomber also will join the pen after impressive starts in their big-league debuts last week, filling spots vacated when the Cardinals traded right-hander Sam Tuivailala to the Seattle Mariners and designated Greg Holland and Tyler Lyons for assignment.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FS1, NBCS Chicago, FS Midwest (St. Louis)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jose Quintana (9-6, 3.87 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Miles Mikolas (10-3, 2.82)

Quintana has won all three of his starts in July after going winless in five outings in June. The 29-year-old limited the Cardinals to two runs over seven innings to earn the win Sunday, posting his third straight quality start and beating the Cardinals for the first time in three meetings this season. Quintana is 4-2 with a 2.77 ERA in seven career starts against St. Louis.

Mikolas has gotten a quick hook from interim manager Mike Shildt in his last two starts, totaling nine innings after going at least six frames in 15 of his previous 18 outings. The 29-year-old held the Cubs to two runs over five frames last time out but didn't get a decision after Chicago rallied against the bullpen. Mikolas beat the Cubs on May 4 in St. Louis, scattering seven hits over seven scoreless frames.


WALK-OFFS

1. The Cubs will stick with a five-man rotation with the addition of LHP Cole Hamels, meaning either RHP Tyler Chatwood or LHP Mike Montgomery will be sent to the bullpen.

2. After going 25 games without a home run, Chicago 1B Anthony Rizzo has gone deep in consecutive contests and is 9-for-14 in his last four games.

3. St. Louis LF Marcell Ozuna leads the team with 29 multi-hit games, including five against the Cubs.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Cubs 3

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Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Indians vs. Tigers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/27/2018

All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor looks to extend his home run streak in the season series when his American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians visit the Detroit Tigers for the middle contest of a three-game set Saturday night. Lindor went deep twice in Friday's 8-3 victory to give him six homers against the Tigers this year, including at least one in the last four meetings.

Cleveland's Yonder Alonso also launched a homer for the second straight game - his fourth in the past six contests overall - as the Indians improved to 29-13 versus division opponents and 11-3 against Detroit in 2018. Mike Clevinger hopes to snap out of his funk when he takes the mound for the Indians on Saturday and the Tigers will counter with veteran Francisco Liriano, who is looking for his first victory in three months. Detroit has played .500 ball (4-4) since suffering through a six-game losing streak, but is a paltry 13-38 against Cleveland since the start of the 2016 season. Victor Martinez homered for the second time in three outings Friday, improving to 9-for-18 with six RBIs during a five-game hitting streak for the Tigers, and has knocked in 74 runs in 123 career games against his former team.

TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Mike Clevinger (7-6, 3.43 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Francisco Liriano (3-5, 4.73)

Clevinger has dropped three consecutive starts and four of five despite allowing two runs over 6 2/3 innings at Texas last Sunday. The 27-year-old Florida native gave up 10 runs (nine earned) in his previous two starts, but struck out 19 across 12 innings combined. Clevinger yielded two runs over 6 2/3 frames in a no-decision against Detroit on June 9, and is 4-1 with a 2.36 ERA in seven career appearances (six starts) versus the Tigers.

Liriano permitted three runs on six hits and three walks across 4 2/3 innings last Monday at Kansas City in a no-decision that extended his winless streak to 11 games. The 34-year-old Dominican Republic native has not won since April 28 and is 0-2 with a 5.65 ERA in three starts versus Cleveland in 2018. Lindor is 4-for-11 and Edwin Encarnacion owns two homers against Liriano, who is 5-8 lifetime versus the Indians.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit 3B Jeimer Candelario has hit safely in seven of his last eight games (9-for-30) with two homers and six RBIs in that stretch.

2. Cleveland OF Brandon Guyer belted a three-run homer Friday and is 8-for-14 with nine RBIs during a five-game hitting streak.

3. Indians CF Tyler Naquin was late scratch Friday due to right hip discomfort and OF Rajai Davis took his place.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Tigers 3

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Phillies vs. Reds Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/27/2018

The Philadelphia Phillies made a move to shore up one of their weaknesses for the stretch run, swinging a trade with the New York Mets to add "more offense in the infield." Second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera is expected to join the Phillies on Saturday when the National League East leaders continue their four-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds.

Cabrera was batting .277 with 18 homers and 58 RBIs with New York and has a great track record in 24 games at Citizens Bank Park, batting .387 with an OPS of 1.053 - his highest at any stadium. "I would expect that we'll see him at times at second, short, and third," Phillies general manager Matt Klentak said. "When he's not playing, I think he'll be a very dangerous bat off the bench." Cincinnati rebounded from a 9-4 setback in the series opener with a 6-4 victory Friday as third baseman Eugenio Suarez matched a franchise record by homering for the fifth consecutive game. Mason Williams, called up from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, made his first hit with the Reds a memorable one by clubbing a three-run homer.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, NBC 10 (Philadelphia), FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Vince Velasquez (7-8, 4.05 ERA) vs. Reds RH Matt Harvey (5-6, 5.21)

Velasquez notched two victories in a three-day span over the past week, blanking San Diego on two hits over seven innings on Sunday before pitching the 16th inning two days later in a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He closed out the first half by shutting out the New York Mets on two hits over six innings and has a 14-inning scoreless streak. Velasquez, who has never faced the Reds, has a 2.42 road ERA this season.

Harvey's unbeaten streak ended with a thud when he was shelled for a season-high eight runs and served up four homers in 3 2/3 innings in a loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. He was 4-0 in his previous five turns, allowing a combined six earned runs while also not surrendering a home run. Harvey is 7-3 with a 2.86 ERA against the Phillies, including five scoreless innings of one-hit ball on April 3 when he was still with the Mets.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds LH Amir Garrett is day-to-day after suffering a mild left Achilles' strain in Friday's game.

2. Phillies LF Rhys Hopkins is 12-for-31 with six homers and 11 RBIs during a seven-game hitting streak.

3. Reds 1B Joey Votto received his 136th intentional walk Friday, surpassing Johnny Bench for the franchise record.

PREDICTION: Phillies 5, Reds 3

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Mets vs. Pirates Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Jacob deGrom could be the poster boy for the New York Mets' frustrations this season, sporting a .500 record despite owning a major league-leading 1.71 ERA. DeGrom has gone nearly six weeks without a victory, a drought he will attempt to end when he takes the mound on Saturday night in the third of a four-game set against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

Since winning his first four decisions of the season, deGrom has only one victory despite riding a streak of 12 consecutive quality starts. The Mets continue to look toward the future, shipping second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in exchange for Double-A pitching prospect Franklyn Kilome. David Freese has struck out in each of his four career at-bats versus DeGrom, but he singlehandedly lifted the Pirates to a 5-4 victory Friday night by driving in all five runs and reaching base five times, including a walk-off RBI single in the ninth. Already without outfielders Corey Dickerson (hamstring) and Starling Marte (hand), Pittsburgh saw Josh Bell leave after two innings but still won for the 12th time in 14 games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, WPIX (New York), AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (5-5, 1.71 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Trevor Williams (8-7, 4.11)

The 30-year-old DeGrom went eight innings for the third straight start but came away with a hard-luck loss versus San Diego on Monday, striking out 10 and giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits. He has made nine starts on the road, posting a 3-2 record and a 1.79 ERA while holding opponents to a .216 batting average against. The Stetson product has made five career starts against the Pirates, going 1-2 record despite a 2.14 ERA.

Williams was credited with the first complete game of his career Monday when he blanked Cleveland on four hits over six innings in a rain-shortened victory. The 26-year-old also did not allow a run in his previous start either, permitting four hits over five innings to beat Philadelphia. Williams won his only start against the Mets, limiting them to one run on seven hits over seven innings in June 2017.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets OF Michael Conforto has four homers and 12 RBIs in his last nine games.

2. Freese is 4-for-5 with two homers, seven RBIs and four walks in the first two games of the series.

3. The Mets signed OF Austin Jackson and designated OF Matt den Dekker for assignment.

PREDICTION: Pirates 3, Mets 2

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

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Rays vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Jonathan Schoop hopes to continue his torrid stretch with the bat when the major league-worst Baltimore Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night for the third of a four-game set between American League East rivals. Schoop homered for the fifth consecutive contest in Friday's 15-5 rout for the Orioles, recording 11 RBIs during that stretch, and is 17-for-45 during a 10-game hitting streak.

Danny Valencia added three hits in the victory and is a gaudy 25-for-50 with three homers and 14 RBIs over 14 games during the last two seasons against the Rays for Baltimore, which became the last team in the majors to reach 30 wins Friday. Kevin Gausman gets the start for the Orioles on Saturday and Tampa Bay will be forced to go with another "bullpen" game as it sends Ryne Stanek to the mound for the first inning or two. The Rays lost for the second time in six contests Friday to spoil a chance to match their high-water mark of the season at four games over .500, settling for a 53-51 mark. Joey Wendle is 5-for-10 over the last three games for Tampa Bay and teammate Matt Duffy should be back in the lineup after sitting out Friday, looking to snap out of a 0-for-14 slump.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), MASN2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Ryne Stanek (1-2, 1.86 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (4-8, 4.54)

Stanek has prospered in his role as a starter, allowing just three runs over 20 2/3 innings while opening 14 games, striking out 27 and walking eight. The 27-year-old Kansas native, who boasts 78 strikeouts across 58 2/3 innings in the majors, has permitted zero runs on four hits with five strikeouts over his last four innings on the mound. Stanek, a first round pick in 2013, yielded one run over 3 2/3 innings with six strikeouts versus the Orioles in 2018.

Gausman allowed 13 runs on 20 hits across 14 2/3 innings while going winless in his past three starts after starting July with a win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old LSU product earned all of his wins at home this season and has split a pair of matchups with Tampa Bay in 2018, including a victory in Baltimore on May 11. C.J. Cron is 5-for-15 with a homer versus Gausman, who is 6-6 with a 4.13 ERA in 16 games (14 starts) against the Rays.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rays matched their franchise record by using 18 rookies this year and LHP Jalen Beeks would make it 19 if he pitches as expected Saturday.

2. Baltimore CF Adam Jones, who is three doubles shy of 300 with the team, is 11-for-28 during his current seven-game hitting streak.

3. Tampa Bay C Michael Perez is 4-for-6 with a run scored in his first two major league games since being acquired from Arizona on Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Rays 3, Orioles 2

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 27th July 2018 by Gracenote
Dodgers vs. Braves Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/27/2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers look for their third consecutive victory Saturday at the Atlanta Braves after following a familiar recipe in Friday's 4-1 triumph. Alex Verdugo and Yasmani Grandal added to Los Angeles' National League-leading home run total with solo shots, while Clayton Kershaw became only the third pitcher in the live-ball era to draw three walks, hit a single and strike out eight batters in the same game as the Dodgers improved to 5-3 since the All-Star break.

The Dodgers have slugged 142 homers on the season and enter the weekend leading the NL West, and newly acquired infielder Manny Machado collected two hits Friday after belting his first home run as a Dodger in the series opener. The Braves are skidding toward the end of the month - losing for the 12th time in their last 17 games - and have been outscored 21-6 in losing their past three games. Center fielder Ender Inciarte, who finished with a hit and drove in a run, is 8-for-19 in his last five games. However, Atlanta dropped to 6-32 when scoring three runs or fewer and continues to be hurt by short outings from its starting pitching, as Mike Foltynewicz lasted just five innings Friday.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Alex Wood (6-5, 3.87 ERA) vs. Braves LH Max Fried (1-3, 3.92)

Wood has been the one Los Angeles starter that has remained healthy this season and is pitching well recently, winning his last five decisions. The 27-year-old has posted a 2.95 ERA in his past seven starts, holding Milwaukee to two runs on five hits in six innings Sunday to bump his record above .500 for the first time in 2018. Wood, who debuted with the Braves in 2013, gave up four runs (two earned) in 4 2/3 innings in a June 9 loss to Atlanta but has not lost since.

The Braves plan to activate Fried from the disabled list for his fourth start of the season, after a blister on his pitching hand cut short a rough turn July 5 at Milwaukee. The 24-year-old gave up four runs on four hits in three innings in that start, five days after striking out 11 in 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a victory at St. Louis. Fried, Atlanta's No. 10 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, struck out 10 and allowed one hit in 6 2/3 scoreless innings for Double-A Mississippi on Monday in a rehab assignment.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta 1B Freddie Freeman's nine-game hitting streak ended Friday after going 0-for-4.

2. Dodgers RHP Kenley Jansen retired all four hitters he faced Friday for his NL-leading 30th save.

3. Machado extended his consecutive games on-base streak to 27 games Friday with a pair of singles.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Braves 2

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Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Nationals vs. Marlins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Washington Nationals have indicated they may play out the weekend before deciding to be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, but they're suddenly looking like a team that wants to stay in contention in the National League East. The Nationals put a three-game winning streak on the line when they play the third of four games at the Miami Marlins on Saturday.

Washington has outscored opponents 26-7 during the three-game run and it was never threatened after spotting ace Max Scherzer an early four-run lead in Friday's 9-1 win. Juan Soto had a solo home run, a triple and a single while driving in three runs for the Nationals, who moved back over .500 (52-51) and pulled within six games of first place in the division. The Marlins were held to three hits by Scherzer and one reliever while falling to 1-8 against Washington in 2018. The first five hitters in Miami's Friday night lineup went a combined 1-for-19 with eight strikeouts and they'll face off Saturday with Miami native Gio Gonzalez, who has a 1.93 ERA in 17 career starts against the Marlins.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (6-7, 3.94 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Trevor Richards (3-5, 4.41)

Command continues to be an issue for Gonzalez, who walked five batters over 5 2/3 innings of a loss at Milwaukee on Monday and has handed out at least four free passes in four of his last five outings. He pitched six innings or fewer in each of his last eight starts, during which the 32-year-old is 0-5 with a 7.25 ERA. One of Gonzalez's better outings in that stretch was five innings of two-run ball in a no-decision against Miami, and he is 10-3 in his career versus the Marlins.

Richards walked a season-high seven batters in 3 2/3 innings at Washington on July 8 but has recovered with back-to-back solid starts. He limited the Tampa Bay Rays to one run and three hits over 6 2/3 innings of a no-decision on Sunday after spinning six scoreless to defeat Philadelphia prior to the All-Star break. Lefties are hitting .202 against the 25-year-old rookie, while righties are at .321.\

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals RF Bryce Harper has six RBIs, three runs scored and seven strikeouts over his last three games.

2. Washington has won eight in a row at Miami.

3. Marlins LF Derek Dietrich has struck out 15 times over his last nine games and needs one more to reach 100 for the first time in his six-year career.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Marlins 4

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Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Twins vs. Red Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Mookie Betts added another chapter to what could be an MVP season, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a dramatic win Friday night. The Red Sox will try build on their third walk-off victory of the season when they continue a four-game series with the visiting Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

Rafael Devers forced extra innings with a leadoff homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and Betts opened the 10th with his 25th home run of the season to deliver a 4-3 victory, evening the set at a game apiece. Betts had been 6-for-34 over his last seven-plus games prior to the blast, which allowed Boston to snap its first two-game slide in over a month and open up a five-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Twins fell eight games back in the AL Central and were in sell mode earlier in the day, sending infielder Eduardo Escobar - the major-league leader in doubles with 37 - to Arizona in exchange for three minor leaguers. Minnesota will try to bounce back Saturday behind veteran Jake Odorizzi while Boston gives the ball to fellow right-hander Rick Porcello.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Jake Odorizzi (4-6, 4.37 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (12-4, 3.93)

Odorizzi allowed one earned run on a season low-tying two hits with eight strikeouts over six innings at Kansas City on Sunday. Walks have been an issue at times for the 28-year-old, but he's issued only three free passes over the last three starts. Odorizzi has a 5.93 in nine career starts at Fenway Park.

Porcello sat through two rain delays while putting together six scoreless innings in a win at Baltimore on Monday. He is 0-2 with a 9.22 ERA over his last three home starts and owns an 11-14 record in Boston since the start of 2017, all after going 13-1 at Fenway in his 2016 Cy Young campaign. The New Jersey native spun seven scoreless while yielding one hit at Minnesota last month to improve to 11-10 with a 3.75 ERA lifetime versus the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox CF Jackie Bradley Jr. slugged a two-run homer Friday and has 15 RBIs in his last 16 games.

2. Twins RHP Matt Belisle served up the game-winning homer to Betts and has allowed 15 runs (12 earned) in 9 1/3 career innings against Boston.

3. Minnesota also shipped RHP Ryan Pressly to Houston for a pair of minor leaguers.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Twins 4

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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Rangers vs. Astros Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Justin Verlander attempts to continue his run of success against Texas when the Houston Astros host the Rangers on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Verlander is 2-1 with a 1.73 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and .146 batting average allowed while recording 32 strikeouts over 26 innings in four starts against the Rangers this year.

Verlander is 13-7 with a 2.80 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 24 career starts against Texas as he also enjoyed success versus the club while pitching for Detroit. He will be looking to help the Astros bounce back from Friday's 11-2 loss, which ended their eight-game winning streak against the Rangers. Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 4-for-5 with a homer while Robinson Chirinos and Jurickson Profar also went deep as Texas defeated Houston for just the fifth time in their last 21 meetings. Adrian Beltre registered three hits and is 8-for-14 over his last three games to raise his career total to 3,125 as he closes in on Tony Gwynn (3,141) for 19th place on the all-time list.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Ariel Jurado (0-1, 7.71 ERA) vs. Astros RH Justin Verlander (10-5, 2.19)

Jurado is expected to be recalled on Saturday to make his second career appearance. The 22-year-old lost his major-league debut against the Chicago White Sox on May 19, when he gave up four runs and six hits over 4 2/3 innings. Jurado has gone 5-3 with a 3.28 ERA in 16 starts for Double-A Frisco this season.

Verlander was 0-3 over a six-start stretch before defeating the Los Angeles Angels in his last turn as he struck out 11 and allowed five hits over six scoreless innings. The 35-year-old is just 2-3 in 12 turns at home this season despite posting a 2.51 ERA and 0.75 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .174 batting average. Verlander has registered 39 strikeouts and issued only two walks over 25 innings in four starts this month.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros All-Star 2B Jose Altuve (knee) was held out of the series opener and may sit again on Saturday.

2. The Rangers traded LHP Cole Hamels to the Chicago Cubs for RHPs Eddie Butler and Rollie Lacy, as well as a player to be named.

3. Houston All-Star INF Alex Bregman went 0-of-3 on Friday but drew a walk as he has reached base in 28 consecutive games and 59 of his last 60.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Rangers 4

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Rookie Lourdes Gurriel Jr. seeks his team-record 10th consecutive multi-hit performance when the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Chicago White Sox on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Gurriel tied the franchise mark of nine set in 1986 by Tony Fernandez when he went 3-for-5 with two solo homers and a double in the series-opening 10-5 thrashing of the White Sox.

The 24-year-old Gurriel is a scorching 20-for-40 with three homers and three doubles during his nine-game hitting streak while raising his batting average 82 points to .308. Curtis Granderson, Randal Grichuk and Kendrys Morales also went deep in the opener as Toronto halted its three-game slide. The White Sox have allowed 33 runs while losing three straight as they slipped back to 31 games below .500. All-Star Jose Abreu recorded a run-scoring single in the opener and is 9-for-24 with three homers and seven RBIs during his six-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH John Axford (4-1, 4.69 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (7-8, 6.09)

Toronto is making the contest a "bullpen game" as it remains short in the rotation after trading J.A. Happ to the New York Yankees. The 35-year-old Axford is making his first major-league start after 537 career relief appearances and first at any level since 2008 while in Single-A. "I'm excited. I feel like I've been talking about it for the last few years, mostly in a joking manner," Axford told reporters. "But with the way the game has been changing and seeing some (spots open up), I've definitely been in the (coaching staff's) ears a lot more about it, so they've been hearing it from me."

Giolito defeated Kansas City and the Los Angeles Angels in his last two starts, allowing seven hits over 12 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old's effort against the Royals was encouraging because the strong outing (two hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings) occurred at Guaranteed Rate Field, where he is just 3-4 with a 7.53 ERA in 10 starts this season. Giolito, who never has faced Toronto, is 2-1 with a 4.38 ERA in July, with the latter representing his best monthly mark of the campaign.

WALK-OFFS

1. Granderson's homer on Friday led off the game, marking the 47th time he has accomplished the feat in his career.

2. Chicago recalled Thyago Vieira and purchased the contract of Tyler Danish from Triple-A Charlotte while designating fellow RHP Chris Volstad for assignment.

3. Toronto 1B Justin Smoak recorded two hits in the series opener and is 8-for-19 over his last four games.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 10, White Sox 7

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Oakland Athletics vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Athletics vs. Rockies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Scoring runs was not a problem for the Oakland Athletics during their four-game series at Texas, but they had plenty of difficulty in the opener of their three-game set at Coors Field. The Athletics attempt to cross the plate more often on Saturday, when they visit the Colorado Rockies for the middle contest of the interleague series.

Oakland recorded a total of 41 runs while sweeping the four-game set against the Rangers but saw its offensive surge - as well as its six-game winning streak - come to an end with Friday's 3-1 setback in Colorado. Jed Lowrie drove in the lone run with a double, leaving him nine RBIs shy of matching the career high of 75 he registered in 2013 - the first season of his initial stint with the Athletics. Charlie Blackmon notched a pair of doubles to extend his hitting streak to nine games while Nolan Arenado went 2-for-4 with a solo homer for the Rockies, who are 2-1 on their five-game homestand despite scoring a total of eight runs. The blast was the National League-leading 26th of the year for Arenado, who became the seventh player on franchise history to hit 100 blasts at Coors Field.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Brett Anderson (2-2, 5.46 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Antonio Senzatela (3-3, 5.55)

Anderson has been a road warrior in his limited time with Oakland this season, as six of his seven starts have come away from home. Each of the 30-year-old Texan's last five turns have been on the road, including a victory in his home state on Monday in which he allowed two runs and six hits over six innings against the Rangers. Anderson is 1-0 with one complete game and a 4.97 ERA in five career starts versus Colorado.

Senzatela's return from a stint on the disabled list due to a blister was a disappointing one as he yielded four runs and five hits over 5 1/3 innings in a loss at Arizona on Sunday. The 23-year-old Venezuelan has made three straight starts after beginning his season with 10 relief appearances, going 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA as he surrendered a total of 10 runs over 11 1/3 frames in the losses while tossing seven scoreless innings in the win. Senzatela will be facing Oakland for the first time in his brief career.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics 3B Matt Chapman has recorded six multi-hit performances while going 16-for-36 over his last nine games.

2. Colorado activated RHP German Marquez from the restricted list, optioned OF Raimel Tapia to Triple-A Albuquerque, activated OF David Dahl (foot) from the disabled list and optioned him to the Isotopes and transferred LHP Mike Dunn (shoulder) to the 60-day DL.

3. Oakland OF-DH Khris Davis has been kept in the ballpark in back-to-back contests after belting six homers during a four-game streak.

PREDICTION: Athletics 9, Rockies 6

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Diamondbacks vs. Padres Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

A.J. Pollock has been swinging a hot bat since the resumption of play after the All-Star break. The center fielder looks to follow up a two-hit performance in the series opener when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the San Diego Padres on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set.

Pollock recorded a run-scoring double in Friday's 6-2 victory and is 11-for-30 over his last seven games, including a 5-for-5 effort against Colorado on July 20. Arizona's Jon Jay is showing life with two-hit efforts in his last two starts after suffering through a 2-for-30 funk during an eight-game stretch. Manuel Margot homered while recording his third straight two-hit performance for San Diego and is 12-for-28 during his eight-game hitting streak. The Padres have allowed six runs in each contest of their three-game slide and have dropped 10 of their last 12 contests.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (7-4, 3.13 ERA) vs. Padres RH Tyson Ross (6-8, 4.29)

Corbin was 0-2 during a seven-start winless stretch before defeating the Chicago Cubs in his last turn. The 29-year-old gave up one run and six hits in seven innings against the Cubs and struck out nine without issuing a walk. Corbin defeated the Padres on April 22, when he gave up two runs and two hits with 11 strikeouts over six frames to enhance his career record versus San Diego to 6-7 with a 4.37 ERA in 17 appearances (12 starts).

Ross gave up two runs and five hits over five innings while defeating Philadelphia in his last turn after going 0-5 over his previous seven outings. The 31-year-old had a memorable performance versus Arizona on April 20, when he went 7 2/3 frames before allowing a hit and gave up just one run with a season-high 10 strikeouts in a no-decision. Ross is 4-4 with a 3.29 ERA in 15 career appearances (14 starts) against the Diamondbacks but had a disastrous outing on July 7 as he was torched for eight runs and seven hits in two innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Diamondbacks acquired INF Eduardo Escobar from Minnesota for RHP Jhoan Duran and OFs Gabriel Maciel and Ernie De La Trinidad.

2. San Diego SS Freddy Galvis notched two hits in the series opener and is 10-for-25 with a homer and seven RBIs over his last seven games.

3. Arizona placed 3B Jake Lamb (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list, recalled Ildemaro Vargas from Triple-A Reno and designated fellow INF Jack Reinheimer for assignment.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 5, Padres 4

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Brewers vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

Two teams trending in opposite directions meet Saturday as the San Francisco Giants continue their four-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, who bolstered their roster this week with two key acquisitions. Milwaukee has gone 5-3 since the All-Star break while San Francisco has dropped three in a row and five of its last six to fall one game under .500.

Ryan Braun drove in two runs and newly acquired reliever Joakim Soria made a successful debut in Friday's 3-1 victory as the Brewers moved within 1 1/2 games of the first-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central. After the game, Milwaukee obtained power-hitting veteran Mike Moustakas from Kansas City and will start him regularly at third base while Travis Shaw moves to second. San Francisco was held to six hits in Friday's loss and failed to execute in the eighth inning, when Buster Posey grounded out with the bases loaded and two outs. Posey has recorded just two extra-base hits in his last 18 contests for the Giants, who are averaging 3.6 runs per contest this month and sit five games out of the second NL wild-card spot.

TV: 9:05 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Jhoulys Chacin (9-3, 3.58 ERA) vs. Giants RH Johnny Cueto (3-1, 2.76)

Chacin won his third straight decision on Monday, allowing one run and two hits with a season-high nine strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings against Washington. "His slider has been outstanding," Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell told reporters. "It's different speeds, different shapes, different locations, and it's a really good pitch to start with." The 30-year-old Venezuelan is 8-7 with a 3.22 ERA in 21 career starts (20 games) against San Francisco, including a 4-1 mark and 2.02 ERA in eight outings at AT&T Park.

Cueto pitched seven innings against Oakland on Sunday and did not factor in the decision after giving up four runs and six hits. The two-time All-Star has made three starts since returning from an elbow injury that landed him on the disabled list, yielding seven homers and 12 earned runs in 17 frames. Christian Yelich is 5-for-15 with a home run against Cueto, who owns an 11-3 record and 2.74 ERA in 21 career starts versus Milwaukee.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yelich is 24-for-45 with three homers and 12 RBIs during his 11-game hitting streak.

2. San Francisco's 11 home runs this month are the fewest in the majors.

3. The Brewers traded OF Brett Phillips and RHP Jorge Lopez to Kansas City for Moustakas.

PREDICTION: Brewers 7, Giants 4

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Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Mariners vs. Angels Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Los Angeles Angels avoided a deflating loss in the opener and look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the American League West-rival Seattle Mariners on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Los Angeles watched an early three-run lead disappear on Friday before Kole Calhoun led off the 10th inning with his 12th home run of the season, giving the team a 4-3 triumph.

Calhoun also opened the scoring with a two-run double as he registered his third consecutive two-hit performance, going 6-for-14 with two homers and five RBIs in that span. Angels slugger Albert Pujols singled in the second inning on Friday for his 3,061st career hit, moving him past Craig Biggio for 24th place on the all-time list. Dee Gordon collected three of the nine hits recorded by the Mariners, who fell to 3-4 against the Angels this month. Gordon has hit safely in six of his last seven games and 16 of 19 contests overall in July.

TV: 9:07 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Felix Hernandez (8-8, 5.14 ERA) vs. Angels RH Jaime Barria (5-7, 3.80)

Hernandez has yielded three earned runs in each of his last four starts, winning the first two and losing the next two - including an outing against the Chicago White Sox last Saturday in which he gave up four runs overall in five innings. The 32-year-old Venezuelan has worked five frames or fewer in seven of his last 12 turns, including each of the last three. Hernandez fell to 16-17 with a 3.43 ERA in 52 career starts against the Angels after surrendering five runs on seven hits and four walks in 5 2/3 innings on May 6.

Barria has gone 0-6 in seven starts since recording his last victory, a triumph over Texas on June 1 in which he scattered four hits over six scoreless innings. The 22-year-old Panamanian rookie worked five frames in a loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday, when he yielded four runs on four hits and three walks. Barria has made three of his last seven starts against Seattle, losing all three despite allowing three runs or fewer in each outing.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners LHP James Paxton (back) threw a bullpen session before the series opener and is expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list and start against Houston on Monday.

2. Los Angeles purchased the contract of Eric Young Jr. from Triple-A Salt Lake and optioned fellow OF Jabari Blash to the Bees.

3. Seattle acquired Sam Tuivailala from St. Louis for fellow RHP Seth Elledge, a Class A hurler.

PREDICTION: Mariners 7, Angels 4

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Ottawa RedBlacks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 25th July 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Ottawa Redblacks visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a battle for East Division supremacy Saturday. The Redblacks rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half en route to a thrilling 29-25 victory over the BC Lions in Week 6 to take sole possession of first place and hope to create some separation at the top of the division by beating the Tiger-Cats for the fourth consecutive time in Hamilton.

"The games are going to keep getting bigger especially when we play Eastern teams," Ottawa coach Rick Campbell told reporters. "The way the league is looking this year and how things are playing out every win is going to be valuable." Hamilton fell a game below .500 following a disappointing 31-20 home setback to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Tiger-Cats, who have dropped back-to-back games, doubled down on quarterback Jeremiah Masoli as they shipped off former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel to the Montreal Alouettes in a blockbuster deal Sunday. "I definitely feel that vote of confidence and respect and it makes me feel good," Masoli told reporters. "But at the same time we're just focused on (Ottawa) and we've got to get the ball rolling here on offence."

TV: 4 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN2

ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (2-3): Masoli threw for 184 yards against Saskatchewan to see his streak of consecutive 300-yard passing games end at nine in a row - one short of a CFL record. Hamilton traded Manziel along with offensive linemen Tony Washington and Landon Rice in exchange for speedy wide receiver Chris Williams, who spent two seasons with the Tiger-Cats from 2011-12, defensive end Jamaal Westerman and two first-round draft picks. Wide receiver Luke Tasker was a late scratch against the Roughriders and will be a game-time decision Saturday while the newly acquired Williams, who missed Montreal's last contest with a strained hamstring, is expected to suit up Saturday.

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (3-2): Trevor Harris was named one of the CFL's Top Performers of the Week after throwing for 363 yards and a touchdown against BC. Brad Sinopoli also received honours from the league as he hauled in 11 passes for a career-high 171 yards and a score against the Lions while William Powell added 50 rushing yards, including the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown with 49 seconds to go in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Austen Hartley took first-team reps in place of Noel Thomas Jr. and could get the starting nod after being scratched last week while defensive back Antoine Pruneau missed practice Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Hamilton is 6-14 at home since the start of the 2016 season.

2. Sinopoli leads the CFL in receptions (36).

3. Masoli has failed to throw a touchdown pass in two straight games.

PREDICTION: Tiger-Cats 28, Redblacks 26

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 25th July 2018 by Gracenote
Stampeders vs. Roughriders Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The visiting Calgary Stampeders put their perfect record on the line when they take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. The Stampeders cruised to a 25-8 victory against the Montreal Alouettes last week to improve to 5-0 and hope to extend their lead at the top of the West Division by knocking off the Roughriders in Regina for the fifth consecutive time.

Calgary's first five wins have come against East Division opponents and hopes its stifling defence, which has given up a league-best 9.2 points per game, shuts down Saskatchewan en route to its first 6-0 start since 1995. The Roughriders are growing in confidence following an impressive 31-20 road victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 6. Saskatchewan swept the season series with Hamilton for the second time in as many years and hopes to ride the momentum to back-to-back wins against Calgary after ending a 10-game losing skid to the Stampeders with a 30-7 victory Oct. 20, 2017. "I see our offence starting to roll right now and people are finding a rhythm," Roughriders quarterback Brandon Bridge told reporters. "They're (Calgary) not anyone that we should be afraid of so we're going to do our game plan and let the chips fall wherever they may."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN Plus

ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (5-0): Bo Levi Mitchell showed no ill effects from the knee injury he suffered July 12 against the Ottawa Redblacks as he threw for 292 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Montreal. "It's not something that's going to linger on too much longer," Mitchell told reporters. "It's all pain management and we're all athletes so we can deal with the pain." Defensive back Tunde Adeleke returned to practice after missing the previous three games with an injury sustained from a collision with some advertising boards on the sidelines and could recover in time for Saturday's contest while defensive end Cordarro Law is questionable after undergoing tests on his ankle.

ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (3-2): Linebacker Derrick Moncrief suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter against Hamilton and was placed on the six-game injured list. Charleston Hughes, who spent the previous 10 seasons with the Stampeders, recorded his league-leading sixth sack against the Alouettes to move him into a tie with Rodney Harding (105) for 10th place on the CFL's all-time list. Saskatchewan added former University of Michigan linebacker Thomas Gordon to the practice squad along with defensive back Will Blackmon, who won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants in 2011.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Calgary has forced a CFL-best 19 turnovers.

2. Saskatchewan RB Marcus Thigpen has touchdowns runs of 34 and 80 yards in his last two games.

3. Mitchell is tied for the league lead in touchdown passes (nine).

PREDICTION: Roughriders 25, Stampeders 24

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Ottawa RedBlacks vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats Preview and Predictions 07-28-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 25th July 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 07/25/2018

The Ottawa Redblacks visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a battle for East Division supremacy Saturday. The Redblacks rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half en route to a thrilling 29-25 victory over the BC Lions in Week 6 to take sole possession of first place and hope to create some separation at the top of the division by beating the Tiger-Cats for the fourth consecutive time in Hamilton.

"The games are going to keep getting bigger especially when we play Eastern teams," Ottawa coach Rick Campbell told reporters. "The way the league is looking this year and how things are playing out every win is going to be valuable." Hamilton fell a game below .500 following a disappointing 31-20 home setback to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Tiger-Cats, who have dropped back-to-back games, doubled down on quarterback Jeremiah Masoli as they shipped off former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel to the Montreal Alouettes in a blockbuster deal Sunday. "I definitely feel that vote of confidence and respect and it makes me feel good," Masoli told reporters. "But at the same time we're just focused on (Ottawa) and we've got to get the ball rolling here on offence."

TV: 4 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN2

ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (2-3): Masoli threw for 184 yards against Saskatchewan to see his streak of consecutive 300-yard passing games end at nine in a row - one short of a CFL record. Hamilton traded Manziel along with offensive linemen Tony Washington and Landon Rice in exchange for speedy wide receiver Chris Williams, who spent two seasons with the Tiger-Cats from 2011-12, defensive end Jamaal Westerman and two first-round draft picks. Wide receiver Luke Tasker was a late scratch against the Roughriders and will be a game-time decision Saturday while the newly acquired Williams, who missed Montreal's last contest with a strained hamstring, is expected to suit up Saturday.

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (3-2): Trevor Harris was named one of the CFL's Top Performers of the Week after throwing for 363 yards and a touchdown against BC. Brad Sinopoli also received honours from the league as he hauled in 11 passes for a career-high 171 yards and a score against the Lions while William Powell added 50 rushing yards, including the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown with 49 seconds to go in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Austen Hartley took first-team reps in place of Noel Thomas Jr. and could get the starting nod after being scratched last week while defensive back Antoine Pruneau missed practice Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Hamilton is 6-14 at home since the start of the 2016 season.

2. Sinopoli leads the CFL in receptions (36).

3. Masoli has failed to throw a touchdown pass in two straight games.

PREDICTION: Tiger-Cats 28, Redblacks 26

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 28

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CHICAGO CUBS (60 - 43) at ST LOUIS (52 - 51) - 4:05 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. MILES MIKOLAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1755-1805 (-266.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 896-900 (-167.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 115-94 (-21.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 492-348 (+60.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 260-167 (+66.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 52-51 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 107-104 (-39.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 63-60 (-24.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 23-28 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-6 (+2.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.5 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
QUINTANA is 4-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.410.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

MILES MIKOLAS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MIKOLAS is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (58 - 45) at CINCINNATI (46 - 58) - 6:40 PM
VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-37 (-14.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-45 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-35 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-15 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 12-21 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 413-443 (-101.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT HARVEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HARVEY is 7-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 0.982.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.3 units)

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NY METS (43 - 58) at PITTSBURGH (54 - 51) - 7:05 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 42-58 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 31-42 (-10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 23-33 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 21-33 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DEGROM is 3-9 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 54-51 (+2.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 167-112 (+50.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 653-580 (+64.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 42-35 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-58 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DEGROM is 1-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.14 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. NY METS since 1997
WILLIAMS is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (52 - 51) at MIAMI (44 - 61) - 7:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. TREVOR RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 52-51 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-24 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-25 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GONZALEZ is 4-13 (-14.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 23-27 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 10-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-1 (+6.2 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
GONZALEZ is 10-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.109.
His team's record is 12-5 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-6. (+3.5 units)

TREVOR RICHARDS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.90 and a WHIP of 2.997.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (58 - 46) at ATLANTA (54 - 46) - 7:10 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. MAX FRIED (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 58-46 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 54-45 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 28-17 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 30-22 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-1 (+2.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

ALEX WOOD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WOOD is 1-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.05 and a WHIP of 2.120.
His team's record is 1-3 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.5 units)

MAX FRIED vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (57 - 48) at SAN DIEGO (42 - 64) - 8:40 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 27-43 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-32 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 135-165 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 113-136 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-32 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
ROSS is 18-12 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROSS is 11-5 (+7.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 57-48 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 30-23 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 71-53 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-28 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 88-62 (+21.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-18 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-42 (-19.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-3 (+0.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

PAT CORBIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CORBIN is 6-6 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 6-6 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.9 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ROSS is 4-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.108.
His team's record is 7-7 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (60 - 46) at SAN FRANCISCO (52 - 53) - 9:05 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 1-9 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-53 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-30 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CUETO is 29-13 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 75-60 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 60-46 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 69-64 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 43-20 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-35 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHACIN is 15-7 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 8-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 9-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 12-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 17-9 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 129-156 (-39.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CHACIN is 8-7 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.156.
His team's record is 10-10 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-12. (-7.5 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CUETO is 11-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.051.
His team's record is 16-5 (+11.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-14. (-9.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (31 - 71) at NY YANKEES (65 - 36) - 1:05 PM
BRAD KELLER (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 31-71 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-51 (-28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-37 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 140-77 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 41-13 (+22.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BRAD KELLER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

LUIS SEVERINO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SEVERINO is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (56 - 46) at DETROIT (44 - 61) - 6:10 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. BLAINE HARDY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 56-46 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-15 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-24 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-30 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-25 (-7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVINGER is 8-12 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVINGER is 2-9 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 55-103 (-39.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 71-124 (-41.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 11-3 (+5.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. DETROIT since 1997
CLEVINGER is 4-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.237.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

BLAINE HARDY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (53 - 51) at BALTIMORE (30 - 74) - 7:05 PM
RYAN STANEK (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-6 (-0.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

RYAN STANEK vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
STANEK is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GAUSMAN is 5-6 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 6-8 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-4. (+5.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (48 - 54) at BOSTON (72 - 33) - 7:10 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 72-33 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 56-22 (+22.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 49-22 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PORCELLO is 91-49 (+25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 85-77 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 49-45 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PORCELLO is 5-12 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+2.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. BOSTON since 1997
ODORIZZI is 4-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 9-8 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-12. (-7.5 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 11-10 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 15-15 (-6.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-14. (-1.0 units)

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TORONTO (47 - 55) at CHI WHITE SOX (36 - 67) - 7:10 PM
JOHN AXFORD (R) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JOHN AXFORD vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (43 - 62) at HOUSTON (67 - 38) - 7:10 PM
ARIEL JURADO (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 130-62 (+35.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 216-216 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 102-112 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 40-29 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 160-150 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 34-32 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 266-310 (-75.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 8-11 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 21-17 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
VERLANDER is 5-7 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 3-6 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 10-16 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 12-5 (-0.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.3 Units)

ARIEL JURADO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 14-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.99 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 15-11 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-13. (-2.1 units)

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SEATTLE (61 - 42) at LA ANGELS (53 - 52) - 9:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JAIME BARRIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 56-35 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 61-42 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 42-24 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 44-25 (+19.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 26-14 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 53-52 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 1-8 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday this season.
LA ANGELS are 20-23 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-6 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.3 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 16-17 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.173.
His team's record is 24-28 (-8.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 28-19. (+6.4 units)

JAIME BARRIA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BARRIA is 0-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.370.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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OAKLAND (61 - 44) at COLORADO (55 - 47) - 8:10 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 55-47 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-5 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
COLORADO is 42-25 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 51-39 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 33-21 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 29-20 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 15-5 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
OAKLAND is 61-44 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 20-10 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 35-22 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 15-6 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
OAKLAND is 28-17 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-16 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 42-26 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 26-17 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-3 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.8 units)

ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (31 - 71) at NY YANKEES (65 - 36) - 7:05 PM
HEATH FILLMYER (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

HEATH FILLMYER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

C.C. SABATHIA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SABATHIA is 21-12 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 25-15 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 25-15. (+8.8 units)

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, July 28


Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis

Game 901-902
July 28, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Quntana) 14.406
St. Louis
(Mikolas) 15.514
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-110); Under

Philadelphia @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
July 28, 2018 @ 6:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Velasquez) 13.110
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 16.271
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+105); Under

NY Mets @ Pittsburgh

Game 905-906
July 28, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.889
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 17.200
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+125); Over

Washington @ Miami

Game 907-908
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 16.485
Miami
(Richards) 12.942
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-145); Over

LA Dodgers @ Atlanta

Game 909-910
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 13.912
Atlanta
(Fried) 15.933
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+105); Under

Arizona @ San Diego

Game 911-912
July 28, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 15.954
San Diego
(Ross) 13.248
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-155); Under

Milwaukee @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
July 28, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 14.982
San Francisco
(Cueto) 16.045
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-120); Over

Kansas City @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
July 28, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Keller) 15.665
NY Yankees
(Severino) 14.383
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-405
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+355); Over

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 917-918
July 28, 2018 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 15.048
Detroit
(Hardy) 16.618
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+165); Under

Tampa Bay @ Baltimore

Game 919-920
July 28, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Stanek) 16.104
Baltimore
(Gausman) 13.807
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Minnesota @ Boston

Game 921-922
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Odorizzi) 16.035
Boston
(Porcello) 17.514
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-200); Over

Toronto @ Chicago White Sox

Game 923-924
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Axford) 14.280
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 13.163
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
N/A

Texas @ Houston

Game 925-926
July 28, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Jurado) 15.985
Houston
(Verlnder) 14.278
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-360
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+310); Under

Seattle @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
July 28, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 15.468
LA Angels
(Barria) 17.464
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-125); Under

Oakland @ Colorado

Game 929-930
July 28, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Andrson) 16.658
Colorado
(Senzatela) 15.590
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-130
12
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+110); Over

Kansas City @ NY Yankees

Game 931-932
July 28, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Fillmyer) 13.498
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.583
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-280
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-280); Over

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MLB

Saturday, July 28

National League
Mets (43-58) @ Pirates (54-51)
deGrom is 0-3, 2.50 in his last five starts; under is 13-3 in his last 16. Team in his starts: 8-12, 4-5 away.
5-inning record: 10-4-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

Williams is 2-0, 0.00 (11 IP) in his last two starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 10-10, 6-5 home
5-inning record: 7-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-20

Mets are 6-4 in their last ten games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Pirates won 12 of their last 14 games; under is 6-4-2 in their last 12 home games.

Phillies (58-45) @ Reds (46-58)
Velasquez is 1-0, 0.00 (13 IP) in his last two starts; he pitched in relief in the 16-inning game the other night. His last four starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 8-11, 3-5 away
5-inning record: 9-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Harvey is 1-1, 7.54 in his last three starts; his last four went over. Team in his starts: 7-6, 3-2 home
5-inning record: 8-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-13

Phillies are 5-6 in their last 11 road games,; over is 8-1 in their last nine games. Cincinnati lost six of its last nine games; over is 13-4 in their last 17 home games.

Nationals (52-51) @ Marlins (44-61)
Gonzalez is 0-5, 6.87 in his last seven starts; his last four stayed under. Team in his starts: 10-10, 4-7 road
5-inning record: 8-6-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-20

Richards is 1-0, 0.71 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 6-8, 2-4 home.
5-inning record: 6-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Nationals won their last three games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Miami lost four of its last five games; over is 7-1 in their last eight games.

Dodgers (58-46) @ Braves (54-46)
Wood is 5-0, 3.16 in his last seven starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 11-9, 6-4 away
5-inning record: 8-7-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-20

Fried is 1-1, 3.68 in three starts (over 2-1). Team in his starts: 2-1, 1-0 home.
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3

Dodgers are 6-4 in their last ten games; they’re 21-15 vs lefty starters- over is 8-2 in their last ten games. Atlanta lost seven of its last nine home games; five of Braves’ last six games went over the total. Atlanta is 16-15 vs lefty starters.

Cubs (60-43) @ Cardinals (52-51)
Quintana is 3-0, 1.89 in his last three starts; Team in his starts: 13-6, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 7-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-19

Mikolas is 2-0, 3.86 in his last four starts (over 4-0). Team in his starts: 13-7, 5-4 home.
5-inning record: 11-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

Cubs won four of last six road games; over is 10-3 in their last 13 games. Cardinals lost three of last five games; they’re 14-14 vs lefty starters. Under is 3-1 in their last four games.

Diamondbacks (57-48) @ Padres (42-64)
Corbin is 1-1, 2.23 in his last six starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 11-10, 6-4 away
5-inning record: 9-6-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-21

Ross is 1-3, 9.33 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 11-9, 5-3 home.
5-inning record: 9-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-20

Diamondbacks are 4-5 in last nine games; under is 12-3-1 in their last 16 road games. San Diego lost eight of last nine home games; they’re 10-20 vs lefty starters- over is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Brewers (60-46) @ Giants (52-53)
Chacin is 3-0, 3.42 in his last four starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 15-7, 8-5 road
5-inning record: 11-7-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-22

Cueto is 0-1, 6.35 in his last three starts; his last four starts went over. Team in his starts: 5-3, 3-1 home.
5-inning record: 4-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Milwaukee lost nine of last 12 road games; over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. San Francisco lost seven of its last nine games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

American League
Royals (31-71) @ New York (65-36)
Keller is 1-1, 7.54 in his last three starts (under 5-4). Team in his starts: 3-6, 0-4 away
5-inning record: 3-3-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Fillmyer is 0-1, 4.91 in two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 0-2, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Sabathia is 1-1, 6.32 in his last three starts; under is 7-0-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 10-8, 7-3 home.
5-inning record: 10-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-18

Severino is 1-1, 8.40 in his last three starts; his last four went over. Team in his starts: 18-3, 10-0 home.
5-inning record: 15-3-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21

Royals lost eight of last ten road games; five of their last six games stayed under. KC is 13-20 vs lefty starters. New York is 7-7 in its last 14 games; over is 5-3 in their last eight home games.

Rays (53-51) @ Orioles (30-74)
Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Gausman is 0-2, 7.98 in his last three starts; under is 5-1-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 5-15, 4-8 home
5-inning record: 7-9-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Rays won three of last five games; over is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Baltimore is 7-22 in its last 29 games; under is 5-3-1 in their last nine home games.

Twins (48-54) @ Red Sox (72-33)
Odorizzi is 1-1, 3.29 in his last five starts; under is 8-5 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 9-12, 4-7 away
5-inning record: 8-8-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-21

Porcello is 3-1, 5.57 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 14-7, 6-3 home.
5-inning record: 14-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Twins lost 10 of their last 14 road games; under is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Boston is 16-4 in its last 20 games; under is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Indians (56-46) @ Tigers (44-61)
Clevinger is 0-3, 5.79 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-12, 4-6 away
5-inning record: 5-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Liriano is 0-4, 7.26 in his last seven starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-10, 3-2 home- this is his first home start since May 26.
5-inning record: 6-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

Indians lost three of last five games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Detroit is 3-9 in its last 12 home games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.

Rangers (43-62) @ Astros (67-38)
Jurado allowed four runs in 4.2 IP in his first ’18 start, on May 18. Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Verlander is 1-1, 2.88 in his last four starts; over is 6-4 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 13-9, 5-7 home
5-inning record: 14-4-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-22

Texas lost eight of its last ten games; over is 8-1 in their last nine games. Astros are 5-4 in last nine games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 home games.

Blue Jays (47-55) @ White Sox (36-67)
Bullpen game for Toronto Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Giolito is 2-1, 2.29 in his last three starts (under 11-9). Team in his starts: 9-11, 3-7 home
5-inning record: 5-13-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-20

Toronto lost three of its last four games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 road games. White Sox are 6-4 in last ten home games; over is 9-4 in their last 13 home games.

Mariners (61-42) @ Angels (53-52)
Hernandez is 2-2, 5.57 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 10-10, 5-4 away
5-inning record: 9-10-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-20

Barria is 0-4, 4.79 in his last four starts; his last five starts went over. Team in his starts: 5-9, 2-6 home
5-inning record: 6-7-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Seattle lost seven of its last ten games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Angels are 8-7 in last 15 home games; under is 11-6 in their last 17 home games.

Interleague
A’s (61-44) @ Rockies (55-47)
Anderson is 2-0, 3.14 in his last three starts (14.1 IP total). Under is 5-2 in his starts. Team in his starts: 5-2, 5-1 away
5-inning record: 2-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Senzatela is 1-2, 4.91 in three starts (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 1-2, 1-0 home
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3

A’s are 21-6 in their last 27 games; over is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games. Colorado won nine of last 11 games, is 22-19 vs lefty starters; their last five home games stayed under.

Umpires
Chi-StL:Over is 6-1 in last seven Gibson games.
Phil-Cin: Over is 7-2 in last nine Porter games.
NY-Pitt: Over is 5-3-1 in last nine Wegner games.
Wsh-Mia: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Timmons games.
LA-Atl: Over is 7-2 in last nine Kellogg games.
Az-SD: Under is 8-4-1 in last 13 Marquez games.
Mil-SF: Seven of last eight Blakney games went over.

Clev-Det: Under is 5-2 in last seven DeJesus games.
TB-Balt: Over is 8-2 in last ten Hoye games.
Min-Bos: Underdogs are 10-6 in last 16 Ripperger games.
Tor-Chi: Under is 5-2-2 in last nine Conroy games.
Tex-Hst: Last five Rackley games went over the total.
Sea-LA: Over is 5-1-1 in last seven May games.

A’s-Colo: Under is 12-4-1 in last 17 Dreckman games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/27
Ariz 28-20-5……25-18-8……..53-38
Atl 24-22-7…..21-18-8………45-40
Cubs 18-21-12……24-21-8…….42-42
Reds 16-29-4……19-29-5….…35-58
Colo 26-17-12……27-17-5……52-35
LA 26-19-7…….25-18-11……52-37
Miami 20-24-6…..22-24-10…….42-48
Milw 20-24-8…..27-22-5…….47-46
Mets 21-25-2……19-22-13…..40-45
Philly 21-20-10…..28-16-7……49-36
Pitt 23-21-6……26-18-11……..49-39
StL 26-21-7……22-23-4………48-44
SD 19-28-9……17-26-6…….36-54
SF 23-22-10…..19-20-11………42-41
Wash 24-21-10..…19-22-7………43-43

Orioles 12-28-11…….16-29-9……28-57
Boston 29-18-10……29-14-5……..58-32
W Sox 15-36-4…..…15-27-7…..…30-63
Indians 21-19-9……33-14-7……54-33
Det 19-26-8…..…21-23-11.……40-49
Astros 26-15-11……28-16-10…….54-30
KC 15-27-8…….19-26-8…..34-53
Angels 24-19-7……23-24-8……47-43
Twins 17-25-11……22-23-7…..39-48
NYY 27-16-9……30-13-7…….57-28
A’s 20-27-10……17-22-10……37-49
Seattle 26-20-7……26-16-11……52-35
TB 23-20-12……23-20-6……46-39
Texas 18-26-7…..18-30-6…….36-56
Toronto 14-25-8……18-24-14……32-49

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/27)
Ariz 22-53…….18-52…..…40
Atl 18-52……16-47………34
Cubs 9-51……..18-51………27
Reds 11-49……..13-55……..24
Colo 20-53…….21-49.……41
LA 17-52……..20-52..…..37
Miami 12-50……..16-55…….28
Milw 17-52…..…16-55……..33
Mets 20-47……..16-54…….36
Philly 11-51……..18-52…….29
Pitt 13-50……..17-56……..30
StL 19-54……..14-49…….33
SD 15-56……..12-50…….27
SF 10-53………17-53..…..27
Wash 21-55……..13-48……..34

Orioles 16-51……..16-53………32
Boston 16-56……19-49………34
White Sox 16-54……14-49…….30
Clev 13-49…….21-52……..34
Detroit 15-53……..15-52….…30
Astros 15-51…..…13-54………28
KC 14-50..…….16-52…….29
Angels 14-50…..….14-55…….28
Twins 14-51………12-51…….26
NYY 12-52……..19-49………31
A’s 13-57…..…..12-48…….25
Seattle 19-50………18-53……..36
TB 17-55..……16-49……..33
Texas 9-51…….…13-54…..…21
Toronto 10-47………12-55….….22

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 53-51 NL, favorites -$131
AL @ NL– 55-40 NL, favorites -$1,004
Total: 102-91 NL, favorites -$1,135

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MLB

Saturday, July 28

Trend Report

Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing Kansas City
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games
Chi Cubs is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 11 games
St. Louis is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Detroit is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Detroit is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games
Philadelphia is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Cincinnati
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Philadelphia is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 15 games
Cincinnati is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Philadelphia
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Cincinnati is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Tampa Bay's last 23 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


New York Mets
NY Mets is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games
NY Mets is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games on the road
NY Mets is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
NY Mets is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
Pittsburgh is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Pittsburgh is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing NY Mets
Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of NY Yankees's last 18 games at home
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing Kansas City
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Washington Nationals
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Washington is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Miami
Washington is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Miami
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Washington
Miami is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Washington
Miami is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington


Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 13 games at home
Chi White Sox is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Chi White Sox is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Boston
Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games
Boston is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Boston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Boston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota


Texas Rangers
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
Texas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Texas's last 23 games on the road
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 11 games when playing Houston
Texas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games
Houston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games at home
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games when playing Texas
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Texas


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Colorado is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Colorado is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games on the road
Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Diego's last 10 games
San Diego is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games at home
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home
San Diego is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games
San Francisco is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games
Seattle is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

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MLB
Weather Report

Saturday, July 28

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Diamond Trends - Saturday
Vince Akins


PLAY-ON TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Phillies are 15-0 SU after the All-Star break as a road favorite after a game in which they struck out at least ten times and it is not a series opener.

PLAY-AGAINST TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Mariners are 0-11 SU after the All-Star break vs. a team that has won at least their last two games and it is not a series opener.

HITTER-BASED TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Twins are 0-14 SU in franchise history as a 120-plus dog vs a 520-plus team after a game in which Jorge Polanco struck out at least twice. The

STARTER-BASED TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Brewers are 7-0 SU in franchise history with Jhoulys Chacin when he had a WHIP of less than 1.00 in his last start.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Nationals are 0-5 SU as a favorite off a win as a favorite in which they never trailed. Washington was an average of minus 184 on the moneyline, but they NEVER LED in any of the five games and lost each by multiple runs.

-- The Twins are 0-8 SU as a road 140+ dog after a game as a road dog in which they played extra innings and it is post All-Star break. Minnesota has lost these eight games by an average of 5.8 runs.

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Weekend Watch
Joe Williams


Hang A Left

As you might expect, the contenders dot the list of top teams against left-handed starting pitchers. The championship-caliber teams can bat against anyone. Some of these teams might even add more muscle at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline to bolster their situational hitting or benches, too. It's a matter of the rich getting richer, and the poor teams selling off key assets because they simply cannot afford them.

Fade the losing sides, as those who have struggled against left-handed starting pitching this season have been really bad. By this point, the losing teams are who we thought they were, and they're not suddenly going to flick a switch and get better. In fact, they might even be a little worse down the stretch. Baltimore, Miami and N.Y. Mets are just off the list below, but they also turned in winning percentages under .400 vs. LHP.

2018 Records vs. LHP starters (through 7/25)

Team Record (Winning Percentage)
N.Y. Yankees 24-6 (.800)
Chicago Cubs 17-7 (.708)
Cleveland 17-10 (.630)
Boston 16-11 (.593)
Houston 23-16 (.590)

Team Record (Winning Percentage)
Chicago White Sox 7-16 (.304)
Toronto 11-25 (.306)
L.A. Angels 9-20 (.310)
San Diego 10-21 (.322)
Washington 10-18 (.357)


Looking Ahead

Saturday, July 28

The Indians have dominated the Tigers this season, heading into Friday's series opener with 10 wins in 13 tries against Detroit this season. They'll look to keep it going on Saturday with Mike Clevinger on the hill against Blaine Hardy. The Indians RHP posted a quality start in his earlier appearance at Comerica Field on June 9, allowing two earned runs, four hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings. Facing the Tigers might be just what he needs to snap a personal three-start losing streak. Clevinger is 4-1 with a 2.36 ERA across 34 1/3 innings over six starts and one relief appearances against Detroit, and he has recorded 20 strikeouts over 20 2/3 innings in his career at Comerica.

For an American League pitcher, Kevin Gausman's 4.54 ERA and 1.37 WHIP is rather ordinary. It isn't terribly by any stretch, but his 4-8 record has been rough because of Baltimore's lack of run support. Gausman has won just once over his past 12 outings dating back to May 11, a win at home against the Rays. In that victory, Gausman allowed just two earned runs while scattering 11 hits over 7 1/3 innings, and he was 3-2 with a 3.18 ERA through eight outings. It's been mostly downhill ever since, but perhaps a familiar set of faces in the opposing dugout will get him going. Of course, the second time the Rays saw him on May 27 in St. Petersburg, they torched him for seven runs, six hits and two walks in just 2 2/3 innings, his shortest start of the season.

Felix Hernandez is no longer the ace who would dominate a team, or intimidate them just by showing up. He is a shell of himself, as is evidenced by his 8-8 record, 5.14 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. There is a lot of mileage on the 32-year-old's right arm. This will be just his second outing against the Angels this season, and he hopes it ends better than earlier. On May 6, the Halos touched him up for five earned runs, seven hits and four walks over 5 2/3 innings in a loss. Even when King Felix was humming along at an All-Star caliber, Mike Trout wasn't impressed. The slugger has owned him, going 30-for-81 (.370) with four doubles, two triples, seven homers and 19 RBI while turning in a 1.146 OPS. Ian Kinsler has also had some success, posting four doubles, four homers and a .785 OPS in 87 career at-bats. Of course, Trout has whiffed 27 times vs. Hernandez, and Felix has struck out Albert Pujols 15 times in 65 at-bats, too.

Weather Report

The great news for Saturday's slate of games is that precipitation is unlikely in any of the venues. However, wind will play a factor next to San Francisco Bay, affecting the Brewers and Giants. Winds will be howling from 17-20 mph from home plate to the left-center field power alley, so watch the total in this one.

Sunday, July 29

The Phillies head into Cincinnati to take on the Reds, and Zach Eflin will put his winning streak on the line. He has won each of his past six decisions, and hasn't lost since May 30 on the road against the Dodgers. Eflin has just one previous appearance in his career against the Reds, but that came in 2017 when he was absolutely atrocious. For the record, he allowed seven earned runs, nine hits and a career-high four homers to the Reds on May 28 last season at Citizens Bank Park. This will be his first-ever appearance at Great American Ball Park. The Reds enter Thursday's action at just 7-12 against the NL East this season.

Nathan Eovaldi will make his debut for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. The Red Sox and the right-handed veteran hope it goes a little better than his outing at Target Field on July 13 as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. Eovaldi was tuned up for eight earned runs, nine hits and a pair of walks over just 2 2/3 innings, his shortest outing of the season. In fact, Eovaldi had lasted at least five innings in each of his other nine starts this season. The Twins hitters do not have a long history against the righty, but collectively the current Minnesota roster is hitting .328 (21-for-64) with a double, two triples, four homers and 16 RBI with a .999 OPS against him.

The Cubs and Cardinals will do battle on Sunday Night Baseball at Busch Stadium II. Despite OK numbers with a 4.05 ERA and 1.26 WHIP, Kyle Hendricks of the Cubs has a subpar 6-9 record. He has a 3.53 ERA in 11 starts at home, and a poor 4.70 ERA in 10 outings on the road, as the opposition is hitting .282 against him away from the Friendly Confines. He has a victory in two previous outings this season against the Cardinals, going 1-0 with a 5.06 ERA over 10 2/3 innings, but the Cards are hitting .356 against him in the brief encounters. He did post a quality start in his only previous appearance this season at Busch, allowing three earned runs, seven hits and four waks over six innings. In fact, that was his second most recent win, and that came June 16. Since the start of the 2015 season, Hendricks is 3-1 with a 3.76 ERA in eight starts against St. Louis.

The Cardinals will run RHP John Gant out for the start. He was impressive in his most recent start on July 21, a game in Wrigley Field, allowing just four hits and three walks over five scoreless innings while racking up a pair of strikeouts. St. Louis entered the season just 1-6 in the past seven games at home, while going 1-5 in the past six at home against teams with a winning road record. The 'over' has hit in five consecutive meetings in this series heading into Friday's series opener.

Weather Report

The weather will also be very fair across baseball, with a similar trouble spot on Sunday. The Brewers and Giants will again be dealing with a stiff jetstream from home plate to straightaway center field, blowing anywhere from 14-17 mph. Again, watch the totals.

For the Sunday night game, the Cubs and Cardinals could be dodging raindrops, as there is a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast from 6pm CDT to 8pm CDT. That could mean a slight delay for the nationally televised NL Central battle, but a postponement doesn't appear likely, as the weather clears by the middle innings.

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Delle Donne and Parker choose AS teams


NEW YORK (AP) The draft is finished and the squads are set for Team Delle Donne and Team Parker in the WNBA All-Star Game.

The league switched its format this year with captains choosing the sides and getting rid of conference affiliations. Both Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne kept their WNBA teammates close for the game that will be played in Minnesota on July 28.

Delle Donne said she took her Washington Mystics teammate Kristi Toliver first. Parker drafted Sparks teammates Chelsea Gray and Nneka Ogwumike. Ogwumike also will be able to play with sister Chiney for the first time in their pro careers as she's also on Team Parker.

''I'm thrilled to be able to play with my sister for the first time since Stanford,'' Chiney Ogwumike texted the AP.

The draft, which wasn't publicly revealed, was conducted earlier Thursday via a conference call between the two captains.

''It's been a lot of fun. I'm glad we only picked earlier this morning as I haven't had to keep the secret for too long,'' Delle Donne said. ''Candace and I were going back and forth on the phone. ... How can you go wrong when you have a group of All-Stars.''

Other members of Parker's team are guards Skylar Diggins-Smith, Jewell Loyd and Allie Quigley. In the frontcourt are Liz Cambage, Tina Charles, Angel McCoughtry and Maya Moore. Moore was supposed to be captain of this team as she was the top vote-getter, but declined.

Delle Donne's team includes Seimone Augustus, Sue Bird, Kayla McBride and Diana Taurasi. Bird is playing in her record 11th All-Star Game. In the frontcourt will be DeWanna Bonner, Sylvia Fowles, Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson.

Seven players who were on the 2016 Olympic team in Rio are on Delle Donne's team.

Here are a few other tidbits from the All-Star teams:

3-POINT SHOOTOUT: For the second consecutive year the WNBA, in partnership with the Women's National Basketball Players Association, will donate $10,000 to a charity of the winner of the 3-point contest. Allie Quigley won last year and she most likely will try and defend her title, although the league hasn't released the participants yet.

GOTTA BE THE SHOES: A few of the players have bonuses in their shoe contracts tied to starting the All-Star Game. In the past it would be decided by the fan vote, but this year with the new format, the team captains and coaches will decide who starts on July 27 - the day before the game. When the NBA changed its All-Star format this past season, the fans still chose the starting 10 players before they were drafted by the captains.

The WNBA didn't release who the top 10 vote-getters were.

LACK OF CONFERENCES: Team Delle Donne features nine players from the Western Conference and two from the Eastern Conference, with five guards and six frontcourt players. Team Parker features seven players from the West and three from the East, with four guards and seven frontcourt players.

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Great talent, new format for WNBA ASG

There is no shortage of intrigue and excitement as the world's most talented women basketball players prepare to show off their wares under one roof on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

There are All-Star games and then there are games with all stars. And this year's WNBA All-Star Game, which tips off at 3:30 p.m. EDT, offers both.

Last year in Seattle, the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 130-121, with Maya Moore named the MVP.

But this year it's out with the old and in with the new. No more West vs. East. Twenty-two players were picked for two teams by two captains, just like when playing for playground supremacy.

Moore, a four-time WNBA champion who plays for Minnesota, and Washington's Elena Delle Donne were named team captains after receiving the highest vote totals from fans, media, other players and coaches.

Moore had to back out of her captaincy because of a previous commitment (she'll still be playing) and was replaced by another future Hall of Famer, Los Angeles' Candace Parker, who finished third in the voting.

So this year we have Team EDD vs. Team Parker, who shared their strategy when drafting their teams.

"I think it was kind of like a park atmosphere. For me, as with Elena, there's no bad pick. You're picking All-Stars here," Parker explained. "So forming a team was easy for me. Obviously, I wanted to make sure that I had my two teammates (Nneka Ogwumike and Chelsea Gray) on my side because I don't want to play against them."

Ogwumike won't play because of an illness/injury and was replaced by WNBA career rebound leader Rebekkah Brunson.

Team Parker features seven players from the West and four from the East, with four guards and seven frontcourt players.

"It's humbling that fans came out and voted and wanted me to be in that position (as captain)," Delle Donne said. "It was really fun. I had a good time with it. And now that we're all here hanging out, that's what this is all about."

Team EDD features nine players from the Western Conference and two from the Eastern Conference, with five guards and six frontcourt players.

Just sit back and enjoy watching Team EDD's backcourt of record-setting Sue Bird and nine-time All-Star Diana Taurasi.

"There's no fancy story about it," Bird said of being in her record 11th All-Star Game. "It's not some, in my mind, great accomplishment. ... I don't really necessarily think I'm doing anything special. In those moments of retrospect, I'm like OK -- I guess it is pretty unique and cool that I am the first to play in 11."

While the talent in the All-Star backcourts would rival almost any other game, the frontcourt poses problems for Team Parker coach Sandy Brondello and Team EDD coach Dan Hughes.

Watching Parker, Moore and New York's Tina Charles -- with 17 All-Star appearances among them -- work their magic together promises to be real treat.

Toss Dallas' Liz Cambage into the mix and Team Parker's frontcourt is pretty impressive, and that's without even mentioning Chiney Ogwumike and Angel McCoughtry.

"You look at our team and it is stacked," Cambage said. "I'm really excited to be able to play with Candace (Parker), Maya Moore, got my girl Skylar (Diggins-Smith) with me. So I am really excited for (Saturday)."

Talk about stacked. Joining Delle Donne in the frontcourt is Phoenix's Brittney Griner and Minnesota's Sylvia Fowles -- all are five-time All-Star selections. Add Breanna Stewart, the league's leading scorer, to the frontcourt and Hughes has a problem -- but not as big a problem as Team Parker perhaps.

Oh, and Team EDD also has the first rookie since 2014 to be selected for the game in Las Vegas' A'ja Wilson. She is sixth in the league in scoring (20.0), fourth in rebounding (8.6) and fifth in blocked shots (1.8).

"It really does feel great to be around all these great vets," Wilson said. "Just to hear them, pick their brains, laugh with them -- see the human side of them. Obviously, you see in a scouting report and you see it as a player, but just to be around and see them as humans. It's good."

The other first-time All-Star is the third member of the Seattle Storm chosen for the game -- Jewell Loyd, who is a member of Team Parker.

When it comes to All-Star experience, Team EDD holds a commanding edge with 52 combined appearances compared with 40 for Team Parker. In addition to Bird's 11 and Taurasi's nine appearances, Seimone Augustus of Team EDD will be making her eighth appearance.

So who has the advantage? Just ask ESPN analyst Lisa Leslie. That's what the Seattle Times did.

"It's going to be important for Team (Parker) to set tempo," Leslie said. "She has Liz Cambage inside and Tina Charles. These (centers) are very dominant."

But Leslie gives the final edge to Team EDD because of one player -- Bird

"She understands about the tempo. I played with Sue Bird and got a few (All-Star) MVPs. She knows how to play in that game. ... It's going to be a battle of the racetrack and controlling the tempo."

Team Elena Delle Donne

Seimone Augustus, Minnesota, guard

Sue Bird, Seattle, guard

DeWanna Bonner, Phoenix, frontcourt

Elena Delle Donne, Washington, frontcourt

Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota, frontcourt

Brittney Griner, Phoenix, frontcourt

Kayla McBride, Las Vegas, guard

Breanna Stewart, Seattle, frontcourt

Diana Taurasi, Phoenix, guard,

Kristi Tolliver, Washington, guard

A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas, frontcourt

Team Candace Parker

Rebekkah Brunson, Minnesota, frontcourt

Liz Cambage, Dallas, frontcourt

Tina Charles, New York, frontcourt

Skyler Diggins-Smith, Dallas, guard

Chelsea Gray, Los Angeles, guard

Jewell Loyd, Seattle, guard

Angel McCoughtry, Atlanta, frontcourt

Maya Moore, Minnesota, frontcourt

Chiney Ogwumike, Connecticut, frontcourt

Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles, frontcourt

Candace Parker, Los Angeles, frontcourt

Allie Quigley, Chicago, guard

(Brunson replaces Nneka Ogwumike)

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 7
David Schwab

Week 6 Betting Recap

The underdogs cashed three of four winning tickets against the spread in the CFL this past weekend starting with Saskatchewan’s 31-20 stunning straight-up upset over Hamilton as a 10-point road underdog on Thursday night.

Friday’s action saw British Columbia cover as a seven-point underdog on the road in a tough 29-25 loss to Ottawa. In the first of two games on Saturday, Winnipeg came through as a 3 ½-point road favorite with a 38-20 victory against Toronto. However, later that night Calgary could not cover as a heavy 19 ½-point home favorite in a 25-8 victory against Montreal.

Saturday, July 28

Ottawa RedBlacks (3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS) at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS)
Point-Spread: Hamilton -4
Total: 54 ½

Game Overview

As long as Ottawa is not playing Calgary, it is a good pick to win its game SU. Last week against British Columbia, Trevor Harris found his form with 363 yards passing and one touchdown throw on 30 completions. He put the ball up 44 times. The top target in that win was Brad Sinopoli with 11 receptions for 171 yards and a score. William Powell ran for a team-high 50 yards on 14 carries while catching another seven balls for 61 yards through the air.

Jeremiah Masoli has played well enough at quarterback to send Johnny Football to greener pastures in Montreal, but his team still needs to play with better consistency. In last week’s loss to Saskatchewan as double-digit favorites at home, the Tiger-Cats let things slip away in the third quarter after getting outscored 21-3. Masoli ended that game with just 184 yards through the air and 24 more yards on the ground as part of the offense’s 79 total yards rushing.

Betting Trends

-- Ottawa has a SU 6-2 edge in the last eight meetings and it is 4-1 ATS in its last five road games against the Tiger-Cats. The total has gone OVER in five of the last seven meetings.

Calgary Stampeders (5-0 SU, 4-1 ATS) at Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS)
Point-Spread: Calgary -7
Total: 47 ½

Game Overview

Calgary is off to its best start in the last three seasons after going to the CFL title game in each of those first two campaigns. Last week’s win over Montreal was more methodical and less flashy on offense. However, the bigger story this season with the Stampeders is a shutdown defense that has allowed a grand total of just 46 points in five games. It is going to be hard for any other team in the league to keep pace if this unit keeps playing at such a high level.

The Roughriders have grinded their way to a winning record in the West following a 1-2 start both SU and ATS. Their back-to-back victories against Hamilton helped atone for a bad loss at home to Montreal on June 30 as heavy 10 ½-point favorites. Brandon Bridge and David Watford combined for 178 yards passing in last week’s road win against the Tiger-Cats, but Saskatchewan racked up 218 yards on the ground.

Betting Trends

-- Calgary has won seven of the last eight meetings SU, including four of the last five games played in Saskatchewan. The total has stayed UNDER in the last five games between these West Division foes.

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 7

Saturday, July 28

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OTTAWA (3 - 2) at HAMILTON (2 - 3) - 7/28/2018, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 3-2 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CALGARY (5 - 0) at SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 2) - 7/28/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 83-57 ATS (+20.3 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 137-99 ATS (+28.1 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in July games since 1996.
CALGARY is 131-97 ATS (+24.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1996.
CALGARY is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-1 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL

Week 7

Trend Report

Saturday, July 28

Ottawa RedBlacks
Ottawa is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Ottawa is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
Ottawa is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Ottawa is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games on the road
Ottawa is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing Hamilton
Ottawa is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Hamilton
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Hamilton is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hamilton's last 6 games
Hamilton is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games at home
Hamilton is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games at home
Hamilton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hamilton's last 7 games when playing Ottawa
Hamilton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa


Calgary Stampeders
Calgary is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games
Calgary is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Calgary's last 8 games on the road
Calgary is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Saskatchewan
Calgary is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
Calgary is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Saskatchewan's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games at home
Saskatchewan is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Calgary
Saskatchewan is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing Calgary
Saskatchewan is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Calgary
Saskatchewan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 7

Saturday, July 28

Ottawa @ Hamilton

Game 365-366
July 28, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
107.434
Hamilton
117.542
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hamilton
by 10
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Hamilton
by 4 1/2
54 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Hamilton
(-4 1/2); Under

Calgary @ Saskatchewan

Game 367-368
July 28, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
124.734
Saskatchewan
113.292
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 11 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
by 6 1/2
47 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-6 1/2); Under

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CFL Week 7

Ottawa (3-2) @ Hamilton (2-3) (-6, 55.5)— Ottawa is 3-2 in last five games with Hamilton (over 3-2). Average in total in those games was 62.8. Ottawa allowed 24+ points in three of its last four games. RedBlacks split their first two road games, both decided by 10 points (favorites 2-0 vs spread). Three of their last four games stayed under. Ottawa scored 28+ points in its three wins, 14-3 in its losses. Hamilton scored 31-38 points in its two wins, was held to 14-13-20 in its losses. Under is 3-2 in their games.

Calgary (5-0) (-6.5, 47) @ Saskatchewan (3-2)— Unbeaten Calgary is allowing 9.2 ppg; they won their two road games, 41-7/27-3. All five of their games stayed under the total. Roughriders just beat Hamilton twice, as underdogs of 10, 6 points; Saskatchewan allowed 20 or fewer points in its wins, 23-40 in their losses. Under is 3-2 in their games. Road team won three of last four series games; Stampeders covered seven of last nine- they won their last four visits to Regina, by 6-9-3-7 points. Last five series games stayed under the total.

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Jimmy Boyd Jul 28 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Rangers vs Astros
Play on: Astros -1½ -165 at 5Dimes

1* Free Pick on Houston Astros -1.5 (-165)
With ace Justin Verlander on the mound and the Rangers sending out Ariel Jurado for just his second career start, the Astros are going to have no problem here winning by at least 2 runs. Verlander is one of the best pitchers in the game, as he heads into his 23rd start with a 2.19 ERA and 0.849 WHIP. A good chunk of that success has come against Texas, as Verlander has already faced them 4 times this season and has posted a 1.73 ERA in those 4 outings.
Houston has managed to score just 2 runs in each of their last 2 games, but are in a prime position here to snap out of that funk against a sub-par starter. Jurado's only appearance with the Rangers this season was a spot start back on May 19th at the White Sox. He gave up 4 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks with just 2 strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings of work. I don't think he has any chance of keeping the Astros offense in check in this one. Take Houston -1.5!

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Jack Jones Jul 28 '18, 6:40 PM in 5h
MLB | Phillies vs Reds
Play on: Phillies -123 at YouWager

Jack’s Free Pick Saturday: Philadelphia Phillies -123
Matt Harvey is likely to be making his final start for the Reds today. He is likely to get traded here soon. I don’t think he’ll be too focused for this game with all the trade rumors surrounding his name.
In fact, it could have caught up with him in his last start as Harvey is coming off his worst outing as a Red. He was lit up for 8 earned runs and 4 homers in 3 2/3 innings of a 2-9 home loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Vincent Velasquez has been at his best on the road this season, going 2-3 with a 2.42 ERA and 1.119 WHIP in eight starts. Velasquez has been lights out in his last three starts, going 1-0 with a 0.60 ERA and 0.667 WHIP. I certainly trust him more in this spot than Harvey.
The Phillies are 36-17 in their last 53 games following a loss. The Reds are 11-26 in their last 37 Saturday games. Cincinnati is 1-4 in its last five games following a win. Philadelphia is 4-1 in the last five meetings. Bet the Phillies Saturday.

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Hunter Price Jul 28 '18, 4:05 PM in 3h
MLB | Cubs vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -107 at 5Dimes

1* Free Pick on Cardinals -107

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Doug Upstone Jul 28 '18, 4:00 PM in 2h
CFL | Ottawa vs Hamilton
Play on: Ottawa +6 -110 at betonline

Hamilton (2-3 SU & ATS) has lost their last two contests (both to Saskatchewan) and will try and get back in the win column against Ottawa (3-2, 2-3 ATS). The Tiger-Cats are evidently supposed to be on the prowl, lifted from -4.5 to -6 point home favorites. The RedBlacks have failed to cover in both underdog roles this season, yet are 9-2 ATS on the road since last season and 6-0 ATS when catching fewer than seven digits away from home. With the total on the rise from 54 to 55.5, I'll make it two contrarian plays. Because, when the total is 54 points or higher and the home team is off an upset loss and has a losing record (Hamilton), the UNDER is 23-5.

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Marc Lawrence Jul 28 '18, 9:05 PM in 8h
MLB | Mariners vs Angels
Play on: Mariners +110 at betonline

Play - Seattle Mariners w/Hernandez vs Barria (Game 927).
Edges - Mariners: Hernandez 8-4 L12 away team starts during July … Angels: Barria 0-7 with 5.19 ERA last seven team starts; and 4-8 team starts at night this season. We recommend a 1* play on Seattle. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Dave Price Jul 28 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Dodgers vs Braves
Play on: Braves +117 at betonline

Dave’s Saturday Free Play:
1* on Atlanta Braves +117
The Key: The Atlanta Braves will be hungry for a victory Saturday after dropping 3 straight, including the first 2 games of this series to the Dodgers. Max Fried sports a 3.00 ERA in his 3 starts this season and can handle his own. What stood out in this game is that Alex Wood can’t figure out the Braves. Wood is 1-3 with a 6.05 ERA and 2.12 WHIP in 4 lifetime starts against Atlanta. Atlanta is 10-2 after batting .200 or worse over a 3-game span this season. The Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Take Atlanta.

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John Ryan Jul 28 '18, 8:10 PM in 7h
MLB | A's vs Rockies
Play on: A's +1½ -160 at BMaker

Ryan is 2-0 ATS with CFL 10-Star playsand his proven SIM Algorithm program has graded a Monster 10-star for you to unload on. His research report provides you with optimized betting strategies and the machine learned projectionsillustrating why this play is expected to cover by 10 or more points. In all sports for 2018, his 10-stars have gone 37-11 for 77% winners.
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The Play and the Matchup
Oakland Athletics using the Run Line
OAKLAND (61 - 43) at COLORADO (54 - 47)
Saturday, 7/28/2018 8:10 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
SIM grading
5 stars on a 3 to 10-star grading scale.
Recommended Strategy
Place a 7-star wager on the Athletics using the +1.5 Run Line, which currently priced at -175. An alternative wager that optimizes the combination of money line and run line is to place a 3-star wager on the run line and 2-star wager using the money line (A’s are installed as a +120 dog).
SIM Projections and Results
The Athletics are projected to have at least nine hits and will have at least 4 more hits than the Rockies. When on the road an achieving these measures, the A’s are a remarkable 175-15 for 92% averaging a -140 Run Line wager and making $15,127 per $100 wager for a nice 54% ROI.

The following database system query has done quite well on its’ own merit and serves to support the projections from the SIM.
Play on road teams using the Run Line after a road loss in inter-league play where the team had nine or more hits, scored 1 or no runs, and had a minimum of 13 LOB.
23-11 for 68% averaging a -137 Run Line wager for a 23% ROI.
A’s are coming off a loss where they had nine hits and 13 men left on base (LOB). They had bases loaded with the two outs TWICE and failed to score in their 3-1 loss to Colorado. Following this type of loss, the A’s are 12-4 on the Run Line averaging a -166 wager and producing a 21% ROI.

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Ross Benjamin Jul 28 '18, 6:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Indians vs Tigers
Play on: Indians -1½ -120 at 5Dimes

Cleveland (Clevinger) @ Detroit (Hardy) 6:10 PM ET
Game# 917-918
Play On: Cleveland -1.5 (-120)
Blain Hardy has been terrible in his last 2 starts while posting a 9.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP. Detroit enters today having lost 9 of its last 12 games at home. The Tigers have been offensively challenged of late which is proven by their poor .607 OPS throughout their previous 7 games.
Cleveland has gone a dominating 11-3 versus Detroit this season. Furthermore, the last 9 of those Indians wins came by 2 runs or more. The Indians are coming off wins in each of their last 2 games by scores of 8-3 and 4-0. Since 2017, Cleveland has gone 34-9 following 2 straight wins by 4 runs or more. The Indians Mike Clevinger has compiled a stellar 2.62 ERA during 10 starts on the road this season. Bet on Cleveland for a run line wager as my Saturday 7/28 MLB free pick of the day.

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Frank Sawyer Jul 28 '18, 4:05 PM in 3h
MLB | CHC vs STL
Play on: OVER 8½ -110

Take Over the Total in the game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals listing both starting pitchers Jose Quintana and Miles Mikolas. St. Louis (52-51) won the opening game of this series by a 5-2 score. The Cardinals have then played 4 straight games Over the Total after a win. St. Louis has also played 5 of their last 6 home games Over the Total. Chicago (60-43) has played 9 of their last 13 games Over the Total after a loss. The Cubs have also played 4 of their last 5 road games Over the Total. Take the Over while listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.

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Scott Rickenbach Jul 28 '18, 9:00 PM in 7h
CFL | Calgary vs Saskatchewan
Play on: OVER 47 -105

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach CFL Game #367 Saturday Free Pick OVER the total in Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Calgary Stampeders @ 9 ET - I am well aware of the fact that both of these teams have been trending under this season. I also know that each of the last 5 meetings between these divisional foes has resulted in an under. The fact is that these trends are due to get busted up on Saturday night in Saskatchewan. The Roughriders balanced offense (huge performance on the ground last week) gives them a dual threat attack that the Stampeders certainly didn't have to face when they hosted Montreal last week. With that said, look for Saskatchewan to put up a lot more points than many are expecting this week. However, are they really going to hold down a Calgary offense that has helped lead the way to an undefeated start this season? Of course not! The Stampeders will put up some big points here. Look for a much more 'entertaining' contest than many are expecting here. The D of each of these teams has played so well in recent weeks that it is taking attention away from two fully capable offenses. The Riders still have momentum from scoring 21 points late in last week's win at Hamilton. As for Calgary, they've been able to "turn off the jets" in a lot of games this season due to huge leads but this game is expected to be much more competitive (note the line of less than a TD). In a tough battle for the Stamps on the road, this one should fly over the total. Free Pick OVER the total in Saskatchewan

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Dustin Hawkins Jul 28 '18, 4:00 PM in 2h
CFL | Ottawa vs Hamilton
Play on: Hamilton -4½ -110 at BMaker

Free Play on Hamilton -4½ -110

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John Martin Jul 28 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Blue Jays vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox +120 at GTBets

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Chicago White Sox +120
The Blue Jays plan to make this a bullpen game tonight. That’s because they traded J.A. Happ to the Yankees and don’t have a starter lined up for this one. They will actually start reliever John Axford. I don’t agree that the Blue Jays should be favored over the White Sox because of it. Especially since Lucas Giolito has really found his groove of late for Chicago. He will be aiming for his fourth consecutive quality start after going 2-1 with a 2.29 ERA in his last three outings against the Astros, Royals and Angels. He has allowed just 10 hits and 5 runs in 19 2/3 innings in those three starts. The Blue Jays are 7-16 in their last 23 road games. Give me the White Sox.

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Stephen Nover Jul 28 '18, 6:40 PM in 5h
MLB | Phillies vs Reds
Play on: Phillies -120 at betonline

Ever been in a situation where you know your place of employment doesn't want you anymore, yet you still have to work one more day? It's a tough spot mentally and it's what Matt Harvey likely is dealing with today. The Reds are expected to deal Harvey before his next start. So you have to wonder about Harvey's state of mind. Maybe he reacts well, maybe he doesn't. But what we do know is Harvey hasn't been good in three years robbed of his great potential by serious elbow and shoulder injuries. Harvey has a 5.21 ERA this season. It was 6.70 last year. Clearly he's not the same pitcher. The Phillies are swinging hot bats. If you discount a two-run game against the Padres six days ago, they are averaging 6.7 runs in their last eight games. They have fortified their lineup trading for Asdrubal Cabrera, who already has 18 homers this year. The Reds' bullpen is down setup man Amir Garrett, who left yesterday's Reds' win with an Achilles' strain. Cincinnati closer Raisel Iglesias threw 25 pitches Friday night. So he carries a fatigue rating. Phillies starter Vince Velasquez is pitching his best ball with a 2.38 ERA in his last six starts. Opponents are batting just .134 against him during this time frame. The Phillies have a deep and underrated bullpen. They also have shown an excellent ability to bounce back winning 36 of the last 53 times following a loss. (Editor's note: Stephen Nover has his July Baseball Game of the Month going today in addition to this free selection. Stephen won his Canadian Football League Game of the Month two days ago.)

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Brandon Lee Jul 28 '18, 6:40 PM in 5h
MLB | Phillies vs Reds
Play on: Phillies -124 at BMaker

10* FREE MLB PICK (Phillies -124)
I'll take my chances here with the Phillies on the road against the Reds. While Cincinnati won 6-4 on Friday, they are just 3-6 in their last 9 games. Philadelphia is not only the better team but are playing the better baseball right now and I look for them to bounce back in a big way on Saturday. I love the pitching matchup for the Phillies, as the Reds will send out Matt Harvey for what many believe will be his final start before he's traded. Harvey has had some nice moments with Cincinnati, but he's coming off an atrocious start at home against the Pirates, where he gave up 8 runs on 8 hits (4 HRs) in just 3 1/3 innings of work. The 4 runs scored by the Phillies on Friday was their lowest output in their last 6 games, as they come in averaging 6.7 runs over their last 7. Philadelphia will counter here with the red-hot Vincent Velasquez, who has a 0.60 ERA and 0.667 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Velasquez also owns a strong 2.42 ERA and 1.119 WHIP in 8 road starts this season. Give me the Phillies -124!

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Mike Lundin Jul 28 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Mets vs Pirates
Play on: Pirates +1½ -131 at 5Dimes

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New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom (5-5, 1.71 ERA) owns a major league-leading 1.71 ERA, but he's not getting much run support. deGrom is winless through his last five starts and the Mets have scored a total of 15 runs in those games.
Here deGrom will come up agianst a red hot Pittsburgh Pirates team which has won 12 of its last 14 games, and I think the Bucs will at the very least keep this a close game.
Pittsburgh righty Trevor Williams (8-7, 4.11 ERA) has pitched 11 shutout innings through his past two starts, and he held the Mets to one run in seven inning of an 11-1 win last year.
The Pirates won the opener of this series 5-4 Friday night and Mets are 1-8 in deGrom's last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Pirates are 5-1 in Williams' last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Free pick on Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5

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