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Better late than never: Best late-inning MLB teams
By JASON LOGAN

“Go the distance”

The ghostly voice in 1989’s Field Of Dreams, one of the most beloved baseball movies, prompted Kevin Costner’s Ray Kinsella to do just that while taking in a ball game at Fenway Park – “Go the distance”.

Sure, the voice was hinting at a long-dead baseball player, but going the distance is quickly becoming a motto of these six teams, who have excelled when the going gets tough.

They’ve played their best ball in the late innings, either shutting opponents down or turning it up at the plate in the final three frames. And, as the schedule wears on and the summer temperatures take their toll, these clubs will have plenty left in the tank to come through for bettors with the game – and the money – on the line.

Best late-inning bats

Philadelphia Phillies (.267 BA 7+ inning, averaging 1.52 runs 7+ innings)

There’s a reason why the Phillies have 18 comeback wins this season, including two in their series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers this week. Philadelphia is the best hitting team in baseball from the seventh inning on, sparked by late-game heroics from speedster Juan Pierre (.383 BA 7+ innings), Carlos Ruiz (.336) and Ty Wigginton (.303), who has recorded 23 of his 36 RBIs in the final three innings.

Cincinnati Reds (.262 BA 7+ innings, averaging 1.55 runs 7+ innings)

Even without slugger Joey Votto, the Big Red Machine continues to chug along. Cincinnati is the hottest team in baseball with seven straight wins and owns the second-best record in the National League at 58-40. Much of that success comes from an ability to break opponents’ backs late in the game. The Reds have bats like Scott Rolen (.339), Jay Bruce (.267) and Votto (.333) to step up in the crunch.

Kansas City Royals (.265 BA 7+ innings, averaging 1.32 runs 7+ innings)

The Texas Rangers are a better late-inning team than the Royals, but how often do you get to read something positive about Kansas City? Despite a 3-7 record in their last 10 outings, the Royals remain one of the better hitting teams from the seventh inning on. In fact, they’re one of the better hitting teams in baseball – period (.267 BA – fifth in the majors). However, K.C. has trouble cashing in those baserunners, hitting into 29 double-plays after the sixth.

Best late-inning arms

Oakland Athletics (2.62 ERA 7+ innings, 11 blown saves)

The A’s have left Back To The Future flaming tire treads as they've climbed the standings in July. Following Thursday’s loss to Toronto, Oakland is 16-3 this month with a 2.72 July ERA. That run has lot to do with the Athletics’ knack for slamming the door on foes, with the best late-inning ERA in baseball. The bullpen touts a collective 2.84 ERA, led by relievers Ryan Cook (1.70 ERA) and Grant Balfour (2.93 ERA).

Pittsburgh Pirates (2.80 ERA 7+ innings, six blown saves)

The Bucs' surprise success lies with their underrated staff. Pittsburgh is the biggest breadwinner of the season so far, raking in 21.29 units. The Pirates’ pitching has made bettors feel safe and secure in the late innings while also posting a solid 21-16 record in one-run games. The bullpen has the second-best collective ERA in the bigs (2.58 ERA) and has only blown six saves this season. Closer Joel Hanrahan could be MLB bettors’ MVP this season, with 30 saves and a 2.23 ERA.

Baltimore Orioles (2.91 ERA 7+ innings, 12 blown saves)

It’s no big surprise that the top three late-inning pitching teams are also among the top money teams in baseball. Baltimore jumped out to a hot start in the American League East and has since cooled a bit. But the O’s maintain their steady play in the championship rounds, with the help of a bullpen that ranks second in the AL (3.05 ERA). Baltimore is 19-6 in one-run games and has gone 10-2 in extra-inning affairs this summer.

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Sunday Night Baseball: Red Sox at Yankees
By STEVE MERRIL

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees (-166)

The Yankees host the Red Sox for the finale of a three-game series on Sunday Night Baseball.

FELIX THE CAT

Felix Doubront gets the call for Boston. This will be his third look at the Yankees this season. Way back on April 21, the southpaw allowed just one run and four hits over six innings; Boston lost that game 15-9. His most recent attempt at beating the Yankees was on July 7. In that game, Doubront gave up four runs and four hits in just over six innings of work. Boston won that game 9-5. Doubront has been the beneficiary of a lot of run support as the Red Sox have scored six runs or more for him in six of his last nine outings. Doubront has been alternating good starts and bad starts over his last four outings.

KURODA THE KID

Hiroki Kuroda's first season in the American League has gone well. The righty is 10-7 with a 3.34 ERA and 103 strikeouts to just 34 walks. He has faced the Red Sox just once this season back on July 6. The righty allowed seven runs and 10 hits in 5 2-3 innings, but he got a no-decision in New York’s 10-8 win. Kuroda has been spectacular as of late allowing two runs or less in eight of his last 11 starts. At home, Kuroda has been lights out. He has given up just 15 earned runs in his last eight home starts. Kuroda has also shown great control walking more than three batters just once.

INJURY BUG

Both teams are not at full strength. The Yankees are without Mariano Rivera, Alex Rodriguez, Brett Gardner, Joba Chamberlain, and Andy Pettitte. Only Rodriguez and Pettitte are expected back this season. New York did acquire Ichiro Suzuki to fill in for Gardner. Boston is without David Ortiz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Andrew Bailey, and John Lackey.

TRENDS

Red Sox are 5-1 Over in their last six Sunday games
Red Sox are 7-2 in Doubront's last nine road starts
Yankees are 42-20 in their last 62 Sunday games
Yankees are 10-3 Under in Kuroda’s last 13 starts

HITTERS TO WATCH

Cody Ross 5-for-22 vs. Kuroda
Adrian Gonzalez 8-for-26 vs. Kuroda
Curtis Granderson 2-for-8 vs. Doubront
Robinson Cano 0-for-7 vs. Doubront

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Sunday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers

STREAKING

Hiroki Kuroda, New York Yankees (10-7, 3.34 ERA)

Kuroda’s last start was overshadowed by the acquisition of fellow Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki, but certainly not forgotten by bettors. The righty helped snap the Yankees’ season-long four-game losing skid, allowing one run on three hits over seven innings against the Mariners Monday. Hiroki hasn’t been tagged with a loss since June 19, a span of six starts.

Paul Maholm, Chicago Cubs (9-6, 3.88 ERA)

It’s not often we get to talk about a Chicago Cubs pitcher that’s on a hot streak, besides Ryan Dempster. Maholm hasn’t allowed more than one earned run in each of his last six starts and has lowered his ERA from 5.38 to 3.88 in just over a month. The lefty has also picked up wins in five of his last six outings.

SLUMPING

James McDonald, Pittsburgh Pirates (10-4, 3.15 ERA)

There’s no doubt that McDonald is the stud of the Pirates’ pitching staff, but he’s struggled in his last three starts - squandering 15 earned runs in 15 2-3 innings to the Cubs, Rockies and Brewers. He’ll have a chance to rebound against the lowly Astros Sunday.

Jonathan Sanchez, Colorado Rockies (0-1, 11.25 ERA)

A change of scenery hasn’t been enough to change Jonathan Sanchez’s fortunes. In his first start since being acquired by the Rockies, he surrendered five earned runs in just four innings against the Diamondbacks. It’s been a nightmare season for Sanchez and now he has the challenge of pitching at high altitude in his next outing against the high-powered Reds. His last win came against the Angels way back on April 9.

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MLB

Hot pitchers
-- Hudson is 3-0, 3.20 in his last four starts.
-- JJohnson is 1-1, 2.92 in his last couple starts.
-- Harrell is 0-1, 1.42 in his last three starts.
-- Washington is 13-5 this season when Gonzalez starts (1-1, 2.07 last two road starts).
-- Maholm is 5-0, 0.96 in his last five starts.
-- Vogelsong is 9-3, 1.98 in his last 16 starts.

-- Fister is 2-1, 2.05 in his last three starts.
-- Blackley is 2-0, 1.93 in his last six starts.
-- Greinke was 5-1, 2.79 in his last nine starts for Milwaukee. Hellickson is 1-2, 3.33 in his last four starts.
-- FHernandez is 3-0, 1.13 in his last four starts.
-- Floyd is 2-0, 1.98 in his last couple starts. Feldman is 3-0, 4.13 in his last four starts.
-- Kuroda is 2-0, 0.64 in his last two starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Halladay is 0-2, 8.05 in his last four starts.
-- Richard is 1-3, 6.41 in his last four starts.
-- McDonald is 1-1, 9.19 in his last three starts.
-- Rogers is 6-6, 4.72 in 18 AAA starts this year; he allowed two runs in 10 IP in four big league appearances in '10 (two starts).
-- Wainwright is 1-2, 4.35 in his last three starts.
-- Latos has a 5.52 RA in his last three starts; he didn't get an out in the 6th inning in any of the three. JSanchez is 0-5, 10.67 in his last six starts.
-- Kershaw is 1-2, 5.40 in his last four starts; he is 0-2, 2.57 in two starts vs San Francisco this year.
-- Dickey is 1-1, 7.18 in his last five outings. Saunders is 2-3, 4.06 in his last six starts.

-- Cecil is 0-2, 6.61 in his last three starts.
-- WChen is 1-2, 4.56 in his last four starts.
-- Duensing is 0-4, 10.13 in his last four starts. Jimenez is 0-3, 10.93 in his last three road starts.
-- WSmith is 2-3, 6.26 in five starts this season.
-- Doubrant has a 5.71 RA in his last three starts.

Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Padres won nine of their last fourteen games.
-- Phillies won four of their last six games. Braves won seven of their last nine home games.
-- Pirates won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Nationals are 11-5 in their last sixteen road games.
-- Reds won their last nine games, allowing 25 runs.
-- Arizona won ten of its last twelve home games.
-- Dodgers won seven of their last nine games.

-- Blue Jays won six of their last eight games.
-- A's won 18 of their last 21 games.
-- White Sox won their last five games, scoring 40 runs.
-- Mariners won six of their last eight games.
-- Angels won seven of their last ten home games.

Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost six of their last nine games.
-- Marlins lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Astros lost 26 of their last 28 games.
-- Brewers lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Rockies lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Mets lost fourteen of their last sixteen games.
-- Giants lost last three games, outscored 21-6.

-- Detroit lost four of its last five games.
-- Baltimore lost five of its last six games.
-- Bronx lost six of its last nine games. Red Sox lost six of eight.
-- Cleveland lost seven of their last ten games. Minnesota lost four of five.
-- Tampa Bay is 5-7 in its last twelve road games.
-- Royals lost 14 of their last 18 games overall.
-- Rangers lost six of their last nine games.

Totals
-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen St Louis games.
-- Eight of last ten Miami games stayed under.
-- Six of last nine Philly games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-4 in Houston's last twelve games.
-- Four of last six Milwaukee games went over total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Colorado games.
-- Over is 14-6-2 in Mets' last twenty-two games.
-- Eight of last eleven San Francisco games went over.

-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Detroit games.
-- Eight of last eleven Baltimore games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Bronx games stayed under total.
-- 17 of last 22 Texas games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-4-1 in Cleveland's last fourteen games.
-- Ten of last twelve Tampa Bay games stayed under.
-- Under is 24-7 in last thirty-one Seattle games.

Umpires
-- Stl-Chi-- Five of last seven Winters games stayed under.
-- Phil-Atl-- Five of last six Cederstrom games stayed under.
-- Pitt-Hst-- Over is 9-6 in Wolf's last 15 games behind plate.
-- SD-Mia-- Under is 9-4-1 in Carapazza's last fourteen games.
-- Wsh-Mil-- Visiting team won nine of 12 Estabrook games.
-- NY-Az-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Davidson games.
-- Cin-Col-- Under is 6-0-1 in Blaser's last seven games.
-- LA-SF-- Over is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Timmons games.

-- Det-Tor-- Six of last nine Barry games went over the total.
-- Bos-NY-- Five of last seven O'Nora games stayed under total.
-- KC-Sea-- Home side won last three LBarrett games, after losing first seven.
-- A's-Balt-- Under is 11-6-1 in last eighteen Runge games.
-- Cle-Minn-- Over is 9-5 in Guccione's last fourteen games.
-- Chi-Tex-- Underdogs are 9-6 in last fifteen Holbrook games.
-- TB-LA-- Nine of last twelve Gibson games went over total.

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Mighty missed with the Brewers Saturday.

Sunday it’s the Brewers. The deficit is 167 sirignanos.

On a 10-1 run
16-3 in his last 19 picks

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Joe Wiz Free Play

Under 8.5 NY Mets and Arizona

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Hondo

Jon Lester, aka Jon Lager, performed to expectation last night, but the Yanks gave it away in the ninth so Hondo’s debt grew to 1,595 tekulves.

Today, Mr. Aitch is offering up a trey-ful of investments from the Senior Circuit -- 10 units apiece on Hudson, McDonald and Dickey

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Today's MLB Picks

LA Dodgers at San Francisco

The Giants look to bounce back from yesterday's 10-0 loss and build on their 8-0 record in Ryan Vogelsong's last 8 home starts. San Francisco is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 951-952: Philadelphia at Atlanta (1:35 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Halladay) 14.555; Atlanta (Hudson) 15.837 Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Atlanta (-115); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-115); Over

Game 953-954: San Diego at Miami (1:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Richard) 15.112; Miami (Johnson) 13.956 Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 7 Vegas Line: Miami (-165); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+145); Under

Game 955-956: Pittsburgh at Houston (2:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (McDonald) 13.932; Houston (Harrell) 14.176 Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-155); 8 Dunkel Pick: Houston (+135); Over

Game 957-958: Washington at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Gonzalez) 16.108; Milwaukee (Rogers) 14.671 Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Washington (-145); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Washington (-145); Under

Game 959-960: St. Louis at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.761; Cubs (Maholm) 16.902 Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; Vegas Line: St. Louis (-150); No Total Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+130); N/A

Game 961-962: Cincinnati at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Latos) 16.176; Colorado (Sanchez) 14.378 Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2; 11 Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-170); 10 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-170); Over

Game 963-964: LA Dodgers at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 15.062; San Francisco 15.567 (Vogelsong) Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 6 Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+105); Over

Game 965-966: NY Mets at Arizona (4:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Dickey) 13.706; Arizona (Saunders) 15.623 Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2; 8 Vegas Line: Arizona (-110); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-110); Under

Game 967-968: Detroit at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Fister) 16.120; Toronto (Cecil) 15.825 Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 8 1/2 Vegas Line: Detroit (-140); 9 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-140); Under

Game 969-970: Oakland at Baltimore (1:35 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Blackley) 17.391; Baltimore (Chen) 14.023 Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3 1/2; 9 1/2 Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+100); Over

Game 971-972: Cleveland at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Jimenez) 13.852; Minnesota (Duensing) 14.331 Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 9 1/2 Vegas Line: Minnesota (-140); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-140); Over

Game 973-974: Tampa Bay at LA Angels (3:35 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 15.487; LA Angels (Greinke) 15.074 Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: LA Angels (-200); 8 Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+170); Under

Game 975-976: Kansas City at Seattle (4:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Smith) 13.761; Seattle (Hernandez) 15.813 Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2; 7 Vegas Line: Seattle (-170); 6 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-170); Over

Game 977-978: Chicago White Sox at Texas (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Floyd) 16.345; Texas (Feldman) 14.702 Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 9 1/2 Vegas Line: Texas (-145); 10 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+125); Under

Game 979-980: Boston at NY Yankees (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Doubront) 14.880; NY Yankees (Kuroda) 15.917 Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 11 Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-170); 10 Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-170); Over

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SPORTS WAGERS

San Diego +154 over MIAMI

Miami has scored just 78 runs this month, which is 24th in the majors and the recent trades of Omar Infante to Detroit and Hanley Ramirez to the Dodgers doesn't help matters. The Fish have scored three runs or less in nine of their past 10 games and that makes this disinterested club a huge risk as a big favorite. They’ve also lost eight of 10 and 12 of 17.

Josh Johnson is their ace and the reason Miami is priced in this range. However, a large part of pitching and playing this game is psychological and the Marlins lack of desire is evident. That can certainly carry over to the starting pitcher and there’s evidence of that, as Johnson has allowed five runs twice and four runs once over his last four starts. He was also rocked in San Diego earlier in the year to the tune of six runs in 2.2 frames.

Clayton Richard has an elite 55% groundball rate and has only walked 30 batters in 140 innings. That combination of pinpoint control and an outstanding GB rate makes him a dangerous starter and even more so against a team that has seemingly quit. As the chalk, the Miami Marlins are fade material right now.

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Paul Leiner

100* Giants / Dodgers Over 6

50* Braves -110

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Fantasy Sports Gametime

100* Cincinnati (-160) over Colorado

50* LA Angels (-175) over Tampa Bay

50* Miami (-165) over San Diego

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AL ROGERS
9-4 RUN (69%)

4* Baltimore Orioles -120
3* Arizona Diamondbacks -110

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