8-26-14

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Giants demote Lincecum to bullpen
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

SAN FRANCISCO -- Tim Lincecum was demoted to the bullpen Monday. The question is: For how long?

In announcing that the two-time Cy Young Award winner would be replaced by Yusmeiro Petit in the rotation effective immediately, San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy noted the new look will be re-evaluated after Petit's start Thursday against the Colorado Rockies.

Bochy said he believes Lincecum's recent struggles -- he has 8-1, 7-4 and 6-2 losses among his last six starts -- are mostly mechanical and can be worked out in a series of bullpen sessions. Skipping Lincecum at least once in the rotation gives him ample opportunity to space out three or four such sessions, Bochy noted.

Petit, who has retired 38 consecutive batters in relief, is assured just one start. However, it is interesting to note his second start would be Sept 2 at Colorado, and Lincecum has been particularly bad (3-6 with a 6.33 ERA) on the road.

The Rockies won the series opener between the teams Monday, taking a 3-2 win due in large part to a sloppy Giants defense that committed four errors.

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Mariners give Hernandez two extra days of rest
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

SEATTLE -- Lloyd McClendon's habit of shuffling his rotation to match up his best arms with playoff contenders continued Monday.

The Seattle Mariners manager pushed Felix Hernandez's next start back two days -- from Wednesday to Friday.

Rather than throwing Hernandez in Wednesday's series finale against the struggling Texas Rangers, the right-hander will get two extra days of rest -- Seattle has Thursday off -- before taking the mound Friday in the first game of a series against the Washington Nationals.

McClendon has tried to cut back on his ace's innings, and he weighed pitching matchups since before the All-Star break, but his latest move might have the longest-lasting implications. It just so happens that Hernandez's revised five-day rotation would put him in position to be available for the Tuesday after the regular season -- meaning he could pitch the one-game wild-card matchup.

The biggest factor in moving Hernandez back is to provide some kind of in-season maintenance on an arm that has already thrown 191 innings this season. McClendon has been proactive in carefully monitoring Hernandez's pitch counts and giving him extra days of rest on several occasions.

Friday would mark the 14th time this season that Hernandez starts on more than the typical four days of rest. He owns a 6-0 record and 1.83 ERA in 11 starts on five days rest and a 1-0 record and 1.38 ERA in two starts on six days or more of rest.

The Mariners have yet to name a Wednesday starter, but Triple-A Tacoma right-hander Erasmo Ramirez appears to be a likely candidate. He has already started 13 times over four stints with Seattle this season. Twice over the past five weeks, he was recalled for spot starts and sent back to the minors immediately after.

Ramirez's scheduled Tuesday start for Tacoma easily could be scratched to accommodate a start in Seattle the following afternoon.

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StatFox Super Situations

MLB | TAMPA BAY at BALTIMORE
Play On - Any team (BALTIMORE) terrible speed team - averaging 0.35 or less SB's/game on the season against opponent with a hot starting pitcher- WHIP <= 1.000 over his last 3 starts
217-160 over the last 5 seasons. ( 57.6% | 74.2 units )
28-28 this year. ( 50.0% | 1.0 units )

StatFox Situational Power Trends

MLB | CHICAGO CUBS at CINCINNATI
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-24 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after batting .240 or worse over a 15 game span this season.
The average score was: CHICAGO CUBS (4.3) , OPPONENT (3.6)

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Today's MLB Picks

Boston at Toronto

The Red Sox look to follow up last night's 4-3 win in extra innings as they face a Toronto team that is 1-6 in its last 7 games as a favorite of -110 to -150. Boston is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Sox favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Boston (+120). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 901-902: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lynn) 15.015; Pittsburgh (Cole) 16.125 Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 8 Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-135); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-135); Over

Game 903-904: Washington at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Gonzalez) 16.967; Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.442 Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-110); 7 Dunkel Pick: Washington (-110); Under

Game 905-906: Atlanta at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Wood) 14.106; NY Mets (Gee) 15.322 Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8 Vegas Line: Atlanta (-135); 7 Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+115); Over

Game 907-908: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 15.638; Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.314 Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-210); 7 Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+180); Over

Game 909-910: LA Dodgers at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Hernandez) 13.816; Arizona (Cahill) 14.990 Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9 Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 8 Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+100); Over

Game 911-912: Milwaukee at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Nelson) 15.617; San Diego (Ross) 14.002 Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line: San Diego (-125); 6 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+105); Under

Game 913-914: Colorado at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.507; San Francisco (Bumgarner) 14.662 Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 8 Vegas Line: San Francisco (-190); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+165); Over

Game 915-916: Boston at Toronto (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Boston (De La Rosa) 14.860; Toronto (Dickey) 13.775 Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9 Vegas Line: Toronto (-140); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Boston (+120); Over

Game 917-918: NY Yankees at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (McCarthy) 15.325; Detroit (Porcello) 16.908 Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 8 Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-125); Under

Game 919-920: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Cobb) 14.602; Baltimore (Chen) 15.778 Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 6 Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-115); Under

Game 921-922: Minnesota at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Nolasco) 16.123; Kansas City (Duffy) 15.223 Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 8 Vegas Line: Kansas City (-175); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+155); Under

Game 923-924: Oakland at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Hammel) 15.674; Houston (Keuchel) 14.776 Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 9 Vegas Line: Oakland (-120); 8 Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-120); Over

Game 925-926: Cleveland at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (House) 15.686; White Sox (Quintana) 13.612 Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 9 Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-120); 8 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+100); Over

Game 927-928: Texas at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Martinez) 16.350; Seattle (Paxton) 15.491 Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 7 Vegas Line: Seattle (-190); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Texas (+165); Under

Game 929-930: Miami at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Eovaldi) 15.607; LA Angels (Shoemaker) 14.354 Dunkel Line: Miami by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: LA Angels (-190); 8 Dunkel Pick: Miami (+165); Over

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WNBA Basketball Picks

Chicago at Atlanta

The Dream look to wrap up the series at home tonight against a Chicago team that is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing with 1 days rest. Atlanta is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Dream favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's WNBA picks

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST

Game 621-622: Chicago at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 107.215; Atlanta 112.996 Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 6; 161 Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 157 Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-3 1/2); Over

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Game of the Day: Cardinals at Pirates

St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates (-134, 7.5)

The St. Louis Cardinals are strengthening their hold on the top spot in the National League wild-card race, but it's the NL Central title that they covet. The Cardinals have won nine of their last 12 and look to continue their surge toward division-leading Milwaukee when they resume their three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. The Cardinals are 1 1/2 games behind the Brewers in the division but own a three-game lead over San Francisco atop the wild-card standings, while the Pirates trail the Giants by 1 1/2 contests for the final playoff spot.

The Cardinals notched their 23rd comeback victory of the season in Monday's series opener, scoring three runs in the seventh inning and holding on for a 3-2 triumph. St. Louis does have some concerns at the back end of the bullpen, as closer Trevor Rosenthal gave up a ninth-inning home run by Andrew McCutchen before recording his 39th save - tied with Milwaukee's Francisco Rodriguez for the NL lead. St. Louis leads the season series 8-6.

LINE HISTORY: The LV Superbook opened the Pirates as -134 home faves with a total of 7.5.

INJURY REPORT: Cardinals - RF Shane Robinson (Doubtful, shoulder), 2B Mark Ellis (15-day DL, oblique).

COVERS POWER RANKINGS: Cardinals (-178), Pirates -152)

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "Everything would seem to be in place for the visitors to steal another victory tonight after taking yesterday's opener 3-2. The Cardinals will send Lance Lynn (14-8, 2.78 ERA) to the hill. Lynn has quietly been dominating of late, he's 6-2 with a very respectable 1.73 ERA over his last nine starts, which includes having won three straight, most recently holding the Reds to just four scattered hits over seven scoreless frames in his team's 7-3 victory on Wednesday. The Pirates offense has been living off the long ball of late, which doesn't bode well for Pittsburgh today as Lynn has given up just three dingers in 128 2/3's innings spanning his last 21 starts. Pittsburgh counters with Gerrit Cole (7-4, 3.69 ERA) who went seven scoreless in his team's 3-2 win over the Braves on Wednesday. While Cole has had success against the Cardinals this year, I'll still give the nod to Lynn in this matchup." Covers Expert AAA Sports.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Lance Lynn (14-8, 2.78 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (7-4, 3.69)

Lynn has been one of the majors' best pitchers since the All-Star break, going 4-2 with a 1.84 ERA in seven starts. He has won three straight outings and was dominant last time out, holding Cincinnati to four hits over seven scoreless innings. The 27-year-old is 5-3 with a 4.88 ERA in 13 career games (11 starts) against Pittsburgh.

Cole was solid in his return from the disabled list Wednesday, holding Atlanta to two runs and five hits over seven innings, but he didn't get a decision. It was the 23-year-old's first major-league start since July 4. Cole is 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA in two outings against St. Louis, including a victory on April 4 in which he gave up two runs over seven frames.

TRENDS:

* Cardinals are 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 4-0 in umpire Sean Barber's last four games behind home plate.
* Cardinals are 4-0 in Lynn's last four starts.
* Over is 6-2 in Pirates' last eight vs. National League Central.

COVERS CONSENSUS: 51 percent of wagers on Covers Consensus are behind the visiting Cardinals.

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Ecks and Bacon

Ben lee had Np on Monday.

For Tuesday in MLB in the National League "Mr Chalk" likes the Padres -$122/Brewers.

Ben lee is 195-224-5 -$2897 through Forty Three Weeks.

"Mr Chalk" is 67-50 -$430 for the 2014 MLB season.

All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted

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StatSystemsSports
Rounding The Bases – Tuesday

#919 TAMPA BAY @ #920 BALTIMORE
TV: 7:05 PM EST, MASN2 Baltimore
Line: Orioles -1.5, +165, Total: 7.5, -110

After an uncharacteristic weekend sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, the Baltimore Orioles made it clear their offense is just fine. The Orioles look to build off a five-homer explosion when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in the second contest of their four-game series. Tampa Bay’s Alex Cobb tries to extend his career-high winning streak to eight games after Baltimore collected 14 hits in a 9-1 triumph on Monday that allowed it to maintain its six-game lead in the American League East.

The Orioles managed a total of only four runs and 13 hits in three straight losses to the Cubs, but Nick Markakis snapped an 0-for-21 slump with a two-run homer to ignite the offense Monday evening. Adam Jones has been the steadiest force for Baltimore, recording at least two hits in five of his last eight contests. Tampa Bay has lost six of its last nine games and is only 4-9 against the Orioles in 2014.

PITCHING MATCHUP
•Rays RH Alex Cobb (9-6, 3.01 ERA, WHIP: 1.141) - Cobb has been especially strong in his last six starts, allowing only four runs and 30 hits over 41 innings while not surrendering a homer. The 26-year-old is 4-1 (1-1 this season) with a 1.89 ERA in six career starts against Baltimore, with the only defeat coming on June 18 as he permitted one unearned run in seven frames. J.J. Hardy is 5-for-15 with two walks against Cobb in his career.

•Orioles LH Wei-Yin Chen (13-4, 3.76 ERA, WHIP: 1.225) - Chen has won six of seven decisions over his last eight starts while posting a 2.98 ERA in that span. The Taiwan native struggled in his last outing against the Rays on June 28, yielding five runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings, and is 3-4 with a 3.51 ERA in 11 lifetime starts against them. Ben Zobrist is 11-for-30 with a homer versus Chen, who has 109 strikeouts and 25 walks over 143 2/3 frames.

•PREGAME NOTES: Baltimore 1B-OF Steve Pearce has hit four of his career-high 15 homers this season against the Rays.... Tampa Bay 3B Evan Longoria, who was robbed of a three-run homer by Jones on Monday, has collected 12 RBIs in his last 11 games.... The Orioles are 16-5 in their last 21 home games and have outscored opponents 105-62 in those contests.

•KEY STATS
--BALTIMORE is 21-8 against the run line (+13.5 Units) versus an American League starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.20 or better this season.
The average score was BALTIMORE 4.6, OPPONENT 3.7.

--CHEN is 17-1 against the run line (+18.9 Units) after walking <=1 hitters each of his last 2 outings over the last 3 seasons, including a perfect 7-0 mark in the second half of the season during the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was CHEN 4.7, OPPONENT 2.9.

•HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY
--Games Over The Last 3 Seasons: BALTIMORE is 30-19 (+5.4 Units) against the run line versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons. TAMPA BAY is 25-24 straight up against BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons.

--Games This Season: BALTIMORE is 9-3 (+5.5 Units) against the run line versus TAMPA BAY this season. BALTIMORE is 8-4 straight up against TAMPA BAY this season.

--All Games at BALTIMORE Over The Last 3 Seasons: TAMPA BAY is 11-13 (-1.2 Units) against the run line versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons. BALTIMORE is 12-12 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons.

•RECENT TRENDS
--TB is 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
--TB is 4-9 in their last 13 Tuesday games.
--TB is 2-5 in their last 7 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.

--BALT is 5-0 in their last 5 Tuesday games.
--BALT is 13-3 in their last 16 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
--BALT is 5-0 in their L5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

•SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS: Play Against - Road teams against a run line. (+1.5, -130) to (-1.5, +165) (TAMPA BAY) - poor American League hitting team (AVG <=.260) against a team with a very good bullpen (ERA <=3.33), with a hot starting pitcher- ERA less than 2.50 over his last 5 starts.
(47-18 over the last 5 seasons.) (72.3%, +40.1 units. Rating = 5*)

The straight up record of the team this system pertains to is: (44-21 over the last 5 seasons.)
The average run line posted in these games was: Team favored by 0.2, money line price: +124
The average score in these games was: Team 4.9, Opponent 3.5 (Average run differential = +1.4)
The number of games in which this system covered the run line by 1 or more runs was 30 (46.2% of all games.)

The situation's record this season is: (8-3, +6.2 units).
Over the last 3 seasons the situation's record is: (35-13, +30.4 units).
Since 1997 the situation's record is: (55-32, +32.6 units).

**StatSystemsSports Prediction: Orioles 5, Rays 2

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League: EUROPE: Champions League
Match : Bate Borisov vs Slovan Bratislava
Tips : Slovan Bratislava +0.5

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League: SCOTLAND: Insurance League Cup
Match: Hamilton vs Alloa
Tips: Over 2.5

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League : ENGLAND: Capital One Cup
Match : West Ham vs Sheffield Utd
Tips : Over 2.5

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League : EUROPE: Champions League
Match : Celtic vs Maribor
Tips : Both Teams to Score

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League : EUROPE: Champions League
Match : FC Porto vs Lille
Tips : Under 2.5

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Match : Dortmund II vs Mainz II
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Opinion; FC Porto to win

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HALL OF FAME PICKS / William Holloway

Dodgers(-120)

Dodgers have won 10 of 14 meetings with Arizona this season, and the D’backs have lost 7 of 9.