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Cappers Club

Aug 04 '18, 7:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Royals vs Twins
Play on: Twins -1½ -120 at 5Dimes

Twins -1.5
On the mound for the Twins is Jose Berrios who has been the ace of the staff especially at home and I expect him to shut down a bad Royals offense.
Burch Smith has really struggled this year and the Twins offense seems to really be heating up as of late.
I actually like a -2.5 play on the Twins.
Back the Twins
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Ray Monohan

Aug 04 '18, 7:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Rockies vs Brewers
Play on: Rockies +125 at YouWager

Colorado Rockies ML
The Rockies are worth a flyer here on Saturday night. Colorado sends out Tyler Anderson, who has continued to pitch well as of late. Anderson has gone 2-0 over his last 6 starts, while posting an ERA of just 1.74. This recent run has seen him continue to give the Rockies length into games, as well as a chance to win every time he takes the hill.
Along with that, Colorado has been a solid road team. The Rockies sit 4 games over .500 on the road this year and have allowed just 4.22 runs per game in such situations.
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Back Colorado.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.
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Marc Lawrence

Aug 04 '18, 7:05 PM in 7h
MLB | Cardinals vs Pirates
Play on: Pirates -114 at 5Dimes

Play - Pittsburgh Pirates w/Nova (Game 954).
Edges - Pirates: Nova 3.15 ERA home as opposed to 5.40 ERA away this season; and 5-1 versus NL Central foes this season … Cardinals: 1-4 last five games versus Nova. We recommend a 1* play on Pittsburgh. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Scott Rickenbach

Aug 04 '18, 2:20 PM in 2h
MLB | SDG vs CHC
Play on: OVER 10 -115

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Game #951 Saturday Free Pick OVER the total in Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres @ 2:20 ET - It will be a hot afternoon in Chicago Saturday and the wind will be blowing out to left-center field at a good clip. The Cubs Kyle Hendricks has a 6.30 ERA in his last two starts against the Padres and did allow a homer in each of those starts. Both of those were at pitcher-friendly Petco Park in San Diego and now he faces the Padres at Wrigley Field on a hitter-friendly afternoon. San Diego starter Walker Lockett is getting the call because Joey Lucchesi is out with a stomach virus. Lockett got rocked in his only start at the MLB level (in June) and this comes as no surprise as he has struggled at the AAA level in the minors. In 2016 he had a 4.50 ERA and was hit at a .319 clip, 2017 he had a 4.39 ERA and was hit at a .289 clip, and this season he has a 4.92 ERA and has been hit at a .280 clip. Facing the Cubs at Wrigley in a day game with favorable weather is likely going to be a nightmare for Lockett and this one should turn into a slugfest. The over is 11-5-2 in Padres Saturday games. The over is 13-6-1 in Cubs Saturday games. More of the same expected here. Free Pick OVER the total in the Chicago Cubs game early Saturday afternoon

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Jesse Schule

Aug 04 '18, 9:00 PM in 9h
CFL | BC vs Calgary
Play on: OVER 50½ -107

This is a Free #CFL play on BC@CAL to go Over the total. B.C. has plenty of reason for optimism coming off a bye week. Veteran quarterback Travis Lulay has stepped in and thrown for over 300 yards in back to back games. The Lions will be a double digit underdog in Calgary this week, and the Stampeders remain undefeated. Calgary gave up a season high 22 points in a win over the Riders in Saskatchewan last week, and this could be a bit of a let down spot for the league's best team. The Lions have gone over in four straight road games, and the over is 4-1 in their last five when coming off a bye week. These teams have a history of playing high scoring games, going over the total in seven of the last 10 meetings in Calgary. Take Over. GL,

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John Martin

Aug 04 '18, 8:05 PM in 8h
MLB | Orioles vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers -144 at betonline

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Texas Rangers -144
The Texas Rangers have scored at least 4 runs in nine of their last 10 games overall. They have scored a combined 28 runs in winning each of the first two games of this series with the Baltimore Orioles. They should keep swinging a hot bat against Dylan Bundy and the Orioles tonight. Bundy is 7-9 with a 4.53 ERA in 20 starts this season, including 1-1 with a 7.31 ERA in his last three outings. Mike Minor is pitching very well at home this year. He is 4-2 with a 3.55 ERA in 11 starts in Arlington. The Orioles are 16-43 in their last 59 games overall. The Rangers are 6-1 in their last seven games overall. Texas is 10-3 in its last 13 home meetings with Baltimore. Give me the Rangers.

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Art Aronson

Aug 04 '18, 9:00 PM in 9h
CFL | BC vs Calgary
Play on: Calgary -11½ -102 at 5Dimes

This is a 1* Free Play on the Calgary Stampeders.
BC is a sizeable dog here and for good reason in our opinion. The Lions have failed to cover the spread in four straight in this series. BC is also last in the West and it’s scored the fewest points so far as well. The Lions come in off their bye-week; previous to that they lost 29-25 at Ottawa. BC’s top RB Jeremiah Johnson missed the latest setback with an ankle injury and his status is questionable for this one as well. Note that BC is also 2-7 ATS in its last nine on the road. The Stamps are 6-0 and have scored the second most points in the league, while allowing the least. Bo Levi Mitchell had three TD passes in last week’s 34-22 win over Saskatchewan. Note that Calgary is 5-1 ATS in its last six following a SU win. We think a blowout of epic proportions is in the cards in this one, consider laying the points on the STAMPEDERS.
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Brandon Lee

Aug 04 '18, 6:10 PM in 6h
MLB | CWS vs TAM
Play on: UNDER 7½ -120

10* FREE MLB PICK (UNDER 7.5)
I'll take my chances here with the UNDER in Saturday's contest that has the White Sox visiting the Rays. This game will feature the White Sox's Carlos Rodon against the Rays' Blake Snell. Two of the hottest pitchers in the game right now. Rodon has a 1.59 ERA and 0.706 WHIP in his last 3 starts, while Snell has a 2.05 ERA and 1.246 WHIP in his last 3 starts. You also have to look at how well Snell has been at home. He's got a ridiculous 0.87 ERA and 0.871 WHIP in 8 home starts. Those 8 starts have covered 51 2/3 innings and he's allowed just 5 earned runs over that stretch. I don't see either offense doing much of anything in this one. Give me the UNDER 7.5!

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Dennis Macklin

Aug 04 '18, 8:10 PM in 8h
MLB | Giants vs Diamondbacks
Play on: Diamondbacks -137 at 5Dimes

DMack's Free Play for Saturday, August 4, 2018 is on the Arizona DBacks (Buchholz Listed)
The Giants have won four of five, the Snakes five of seven so both teams are playing well. San Fran is five games back of Arizona and needs to start making up ground in these late season head-to-heads. Like the home team here. Suarez is a back of the rotation guy that is currently little more than eating innings. Clay Buchholz is in top form (3-0, 2.08) and shut down the Giants in a no-decision back on June 6th. Take the Snake.

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Steve Janus

Aug 04 '18, 8:05 PM in 8h
MLB | BAL vs TEX
Play on: UNDER 10½ -105

1* Free Sharp Play on Orioles vs Rangers under 10½ -105
My money is on the UNDER in Saturday's MLB action that has the Rangers hosting the Orioles. I'm not saying these two teams won't push across some runs, but I'm confident they will combine for 10 or less. Baltimore will start Dylan Bundy, who is coming off a strong start against the Rays, where he allowed just 3 runs in 7 innings. Bundy is also 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA and 0.538 WHIP in 2 career starts against the Rangers. Texas will give the ball to Mike Minor, who has a strong 3.55 ERA and 1.076 WHIP in 11 home starts. Bet the UNDER 10.5!

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Mike Lundin

Aug 04 '18, 8:05 PM in 8h
MLB | Orioles vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers -144 at 5Dimes

#MLB FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN
The Texas Rangers have won six of their last seven and they've started this series by pounding the Orioles pitching staff with a total of 28 runs in back-to-back wins.
I don't think they'll have any problems to pile on the runs here against Baltimore righty Dylan Bundy (7-9, 4.53 ERA) who has surrendered 18 runs through his last four starts, serving up a total of eight homers.
The Rangers hand the ball to Mike Minor (7-6, 4.73 ERA) who fanned eight through six innings of two-run ball at Houston his last time out. I expect another solid outing from the left-hander here as he's 4-2 with a 3.55 ERA in 11 starts home at Globe Life Park on the season.
The Rangers have won 10 of the last 13 meetings at Arlington.
Free pick on Texas Rangers.

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MLB

Saturday, August 4


National League
Padres (43-69) @ Cubs (63-46)
Lucchesi is 1-3, 5.68 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 6-10, 2-3 away
5-inning record: 6-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-16

Hendricks is 2-1, 4.15 in his last four starts; under is 10-4-1 in his last 15. Team in his starts: 9-13, 5-6 home
5-inning record: 7-9-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 12-22

Padres lost eight of their last nine games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Cubs won three of their last four home games; they’re 18-8 vs lefty starters- over is 9-4 in their last 13 home games.

Cardinals (56-54) @ Pirates (57-53)
Gomber allowed two runs in 6.1 IP (90 PT in his first MLB start (under 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 away.
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Nova is 2-0, 4.09 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 12-8, 5-4 home.
5-inning record: 11-4-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Cardinals won five of their last eight games; over is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Pittsburgh is 4-2 in its last six games, they’re 13-17 vs lefty starters- over is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Marlins (46-65) @ Phillies (61-48)
Urena is 1-1, 4.38 in his last five starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 6-15, 2-5 away.
5-inning record: 8-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21

Eflin is 0-1, 6.75 in his last three starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 8-6, 4-2 home.
5-inning record: 10-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Marlins lost their last four games; under is 5-1 in their last six games. Phillies won their last three games; last six Philly games stayed under the total.

Reds (48-61) @ Nationals (55-53)
DeSclafani is 0-2, 8.76 in his last three starts (over 8-1-1). Team in his starts: 5-5, 2-1 away
5-inning record: 7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Harvey is 1-1, 6.52 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 8-6, 4-2 away
5-inning record: 8-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Gonzalez is 0-2, 4.08 in his last five starts (under 5-0). Team in his starts: 10-11, 6-3 home.
5-inning record: 8-7-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-21

Hellickson is 1-1, 5.17 in his last three starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 9-6, 3-1 home.
5-inning record: 7-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

Reds lost their last four road games; they’re 13-15 vs lefty starters. Over is 10-1 in their last 11 road games. Washington won seven of last nine home games; over is 7-2 in Nationals’ last eight home games.

Braves (59-47) @ Mets (44-63)
Gausman was 2-2, 5.16 in his last five starts for Baltimore. Orioles in his starts: 6-15, 1-7 road
5-inning record: 8-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Wheeler is 3-0, 2.61 in his last three starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-12, 3-8 home.
5-inning record: 8-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Atlanta won its last five games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Mets lost six of their last seven games; under is 5-1 in their last six games.

Rockies (58-51) @ Brewers (64-49)
Anderson is 0-0, 3.20 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 10-12, 7-4 away.
5-inning record: 11-5-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 11-22

Peralta is 1-1, 5.49 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 6-3, 2-1 home
5-inning record: 5-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9

Rockies lost five of its last six road games; over is 6-3 in their last eight road games. Colorado blew 9th inning leads the last two days. Milwaukee is 8-3 in its last 11 home games, they’re 13-14 vs lefty starters. Over is 6-4-1 in their last 11 home games.

Giants (56-55) @ Diamondbacks (61-50)
Suarez is 1-1, 4.76 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-10, 4-5 road
5-inning record: 5-6-7. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-18

Buchholz is 3-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 5-4, 2-1 home.
5-inning record: 8-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9

Giants won four of their last five games; under is 13-4-1 in their last 18 road games. Arizona won five of its last seven games; they’re 22-18 vs lefty starters- seven of their last eight games went over.

American League
New York (68-40) @ Red Sox (77-34)
Adams is making his MLB debut; he is 3-5, 4.50 in 21 AAA starts. Team in his starts: 0-0 away
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Eovaldi is 1-0, 0.69 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Boston in his starts: 1-0, 1-0 home.
5-inning record: 5-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-11

New York is 7-9 in its last 16 games; five of their last seven road games stayed under. Boston won six of its last seven games; under is 8-2 in their last ten home games.

White Sox (39-70) @ Rays (56-54)
Rodon is 1.88 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 3-6, 1-4 away
5-inning record: 3-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Snell is 4-1, 1.42 in his last five starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 12-8, 6-2 home.
5-inning record: 12-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

White Sox lost six of their last nine games; they’re 7-18 vs lefty starters- over is 7-2 in their last nine games. Tampa Bay won four of its last five home games; they’re 19-12 vs lefty starters- five of Rays’ last seven games went over.

Angels (55-56) @ Indians (59-49)
Pena is 0-2, 6.89 in his last four starts (under 4-2-1). Team in his starts: 3-4, 1-1 away
5-inning record: 3-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-7

Kluber is 2-2, 4.83 in his last five starts; over is 15-1-2 in his last 18 starts. Team in his starts: 13-9, 7-5 home.
5-inning record: 15-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-22

Angels lost four of their last five games; over is 7-2 in their last nine games. Cleveland won five of its last eight games; four of their last six games stayed under.

Orioles (33-77) @ Rangers (48-63)
Bundy is 1-1, 9.17 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-12, 3-6 away
5-inning record: 7-9-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-20

Minor is 1-1, 6.59 in his last three starts; under is 7-2-1 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 9-11, 5-6 home.
5-inning record: 6-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-20

Orioles are 1-13 in their last 14 road games; over is 7-1-1 in their last nine games overall. O’s are 14-22 vs lefty starters. Texas won six of its last seven games; over is 8-1 in their last nine home games.

Royals (34-75) @ Twins (50-58)
Smith is 1-2, 7.47 in his four starts (over 2-1-1). Team in his starts: 1-3, 0-3 away
5-inning record: 1-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Berrios is 2-1, 3.65 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 12-10, 3-7 home
5-inning record: 7-10-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-22

Royals are 3-5 in their last eight games; five of their last six games went over. Minnesota lost five of its last seven games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Tigers (47-63) @ A’s (65-46)
Zimmerman is 0-3, 7.98 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 8-6, 5-3 away
5-inning record: 8-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

Jackson is 1-1, 4.41 in his last three starts (under 4-3). Team in his starts: 5-2, 2-1 home
5-inning record: 1-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-7

Tigers are 6-5 in their last 11 games; under is 11-5 in their last 16 road games. Oakland won its last six home games; over is 3-2 in their last five home games.

Blue Jays (50-59) @ Mariners (63-47)
Estrada is 0-2, 6.61 in his last four starts; his last three went over. Team in his starts: 8-10, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 6-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-18

Paxton is 2-2, 2.78 in his last four starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 13-8, 6-4 home
5-inning record: 8-7-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21

Toronto lost seven of its last 11 games, but won last two; they’re 13-26 vs lefty starters— over is 10-3 in their last 13 road games. Seattle is 5-12 in its last 17 games; under is 11-6 in its last 17 home games.

Interleague
Astros (70-41) @ Dodgers (60-50)
McCullers is 0-3, 9.88 in his last three starts; Team in his starts: 13-7, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 8-7-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Maeda is 2-1, 2.51 in his last five starts; under is 9-1 in his last 10 starts. Team in his starts: 8-9, 4-5 home
5-inning record: 8-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-17

Houston won its last three games; under is 13-2 in their last 15 road games. Dodgers lost four of their last six games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Umpires
SD-Chi: Over is 4-2 in last six Bucknor games.
StL-Pitt: Nine of last 11 TBarrett games went over.
Mia-Phil: Over is 10-3 in last 13 Barber games.
Col-Mil: Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Additon game.
Atl-NY: Six of last eight Cederstrom games went over.
SF-Az: Five of last six Welke games stayed under.

NY-Bos: Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Cuzzi games.
Chi-TB: Underdogs won last four Tumpane games.
LA-Clev: Home side won five of last six West games.
KC-Minn: Five of last six Tichenor games went over.
Balt-Tex: Under is 10-2-1 in last 13 Estabrook games.
Det-A’s: Home side won seven of last eight Davis games.
Tor-Sea: Over is 7-4 in last eleven Winters games.

Hst-LA: Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Reyburn games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/3
Ariz 29-20-6……27-20-8……..56-40
Atl 26-22-7…..24-19-8………50-41
Cubs 20-23-12……26-21-8…….46-44
Reds 16-32-4……20-29-6….…36-61
Colo 29-17-14……29-17-5……57-35
LA 27-20-7…….26-21-12……54-41
Miami 21-27-6…..24-24-10…….45-51
Milw 23-26-9…..27-22-6…….50-48
Mets 22-27-3……19-24-13…..41-49
Philly 22-21-12…..29-17-7……51-38
Pitt 23-21-6……28-20-12……..51-41
StL 26-22-7……23-27-5………49-49
SD 19-30-9……17-29-7…….36-59
SF 26-23-10…..20-21-11………46-44
Wash 24-23-10..…22-22-7………46-45

Orioles 13-31-11…….18-29-9……31-60
Boston 29-18-10……33-15-6……..62-33
W Sox 15-36-5…..…16-30-8…..…31-66
Indians 23-21-10……33-14-8……56-35
Det 19-26-9…..…24-24-11.……43-50
Astros 28-15-13……28-17-11…….56-31
KC 18-31-8…….19-26-8…..37-57
Angels 24-23-8……24-25-8……48-48
Twins 17-27-11……25-24-8…..42-51
NYY 27-18-9……33-15-7…….60-32
A’s 20-29-10……20-22-11…..40-51
Seattle 27-21-7……27-18-14……..54-37
TB 23-22-12……26-20-7……49-41
Texas 20-27-8…..20-30-6…….40-57
Toronto 16-28-10……18-24-14……34-52

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/3)
Ariz 23-55…….21-56…..…44
Atl 19-54……18-51………37
Cubs 11-55……..18-53……..29
Reds 11-52……..13-57……..24
Colo 21-59…….21-51.……..42
LA 17-54……..22-57..…..39
Miami 13-54……..16-57…….29
Milw 20-57…..…17-56……..37
Mets 20-51……..17-56…….37
Philly 12-55……..18-54…….30
Pitt 13-50……..19-61…….32
StL 20-55……..17-55…….37
SD 15-58……..13-54…….28
SF 12-57………17-55..…..29
Wash 21-57……..15-51……..36

Orioles 17-55……..17-55………34
Boston 16-56……21-55………36
White Sox 16-55……15-54…….31
Clev 15-53…….22-53……..37
Detroit 15-54……..16-56….…31
Astros 16-56…..…13-56………29
KC 14-57..…….16-52…….29
Angels 15-53…..….15-57…….30
Twins 14-53………12-54…….26
NYY 13-54……..21-54………34
A’s 14-59…..…..13-52…….27
Seattle 20-52………19-59……39
TB 17-57..……16-52……..33
Texas 9-55…….…15-56…..…23
Toronto 13-54………12-55….….25

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 54-54, favorites +$9
AL @ NL– 58-42 NL, favorites -$819
Total: 112-96 NL, favorites -$810

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MLB

Saturday, August 4

Trend Report

San Diego Padres
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
San Diego is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
San Diego is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
San Diego is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Chi Cubs is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
Chi Cubs is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing San Diego
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Chi Cubs is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Yankees is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Yankees is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games at home
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Chi White Sox is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games
Chi White Sox is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


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 UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Miami's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 4-16 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Miami is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 18 games at home
Philadelphia is 16-4 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Miami
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Miami


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
Pittsburgh is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Pittsburgh is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Cincinnati's last 21 games
Cincinnati is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 11 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
LA Angels is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
LA Angels is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing Cleveland
LA Angels is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Cleveland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Cleveland is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing LA Angels
Cleveland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels


Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Colorado is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games on the road
Colorado is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing Colorado
Milwaukee is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Kansas City is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Minnesota is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Minnesota is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Atlanta's last 25 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home
NY Mets is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
NY Mets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games
Baltimore is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Texas
Baltimore is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Texas
Baltimore is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
Baltimore is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games at home
Texas is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Baltimore
Texas is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Texas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games when playing at home against Baltimore


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of San Francisco's last 18 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games
Arizona is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games at home
Arizona is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games at home
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit


Houston Astros
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Houston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games
LA Dodgers is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Dodgers is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Houston
LA Dodgers is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston


Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
Toronto is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Seattle
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games
Seattle is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Seattle is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

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Saturday, August 4

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Weekend Watch
Joe Williams


Dear Commish, Can We Change Leagues?

It's no surprise that the Boston Red Sox are tied for the best winning percentage in interleague play with the surging Pittsburgh Pirates. The Red Sox have been beating everyone's brains in. However, the third-place Colorado Rockies and last-place Cincinnati Reds have really excelled against the boys from the junior circuit. The good news for bettors is that the Red Sox have 10 more games remaining against the NL, as every club plays 20 total games against the opposite league. There is plenty of money to be had in the final two months of the regular season finding small trends like these and taking advantage. In addition, the Padres have been woeful to this point, posting a 43-69 (.384) record to date. They're even worse against the AL, winning just two of their 10 games with still 10 more games to play. The next time to fade the Padres against an AL side is a three-game set from Aug. 13-15 against the visiting Angels. They'll also play host to the Mariners from Aug. 28-29 for two, see the M's two more times in Seattle from Sept. 11-12 and host the Rangers for three from Sept. 14-16. Take advantage, and circle those dates!

2018 Interleague Records (through 8/2)

Team Record (Winning Pct. - Games Remaining)
Boston 8-2 (.800 - 10)
Pittsburgh 12-3 (.800 - 5)
Colorado 11-5 (.688 - 4)
Cincinnati 10-5 (.667 - 5)
Philadelphia 10-5 (.667 - 5)

Team Record (Winning Pct - Games Remaining)
San Diego 2-8 (.200 - 10)
Detroit 3-9 (.250 - 8)
Chicago White Sox 5-12 (.294 - 3)
Minnesota 6-12 (.333 - 2)
Tampa Bay 6-12 (.333 - 2)

Looking Ahead

Saturday, Aug. 4

The Red Sox traded for RHP Nathan Eovaldi to bolster their rotation heading down the stretch. They didn't likely add him to beat the Yankees, as he has scuffled against his former employer recently. He was tuned up for five earned runs, eight hits and a walk over 7 1/3 innings in a loss at the Stadium back on June 15. While the innings pitched is a season high, it was just the third time this season he allowed eight or more hits in a single outing. The five earned runs were also the second most he has allowed in 2018. The good news for Eovaldi is that he'll be up against the unproven Chance Adams, and the Pinstripers are just 1-4 over the past five road games and 1-4 in their past five against teams with a winning record. Boston has won 39 of the past 54 at Fenway Park, and they're 44-18 in their past 62 inside the division while going 4-1 in their past five at home against the rival Yanks heading into play Friday.

RHP Zach Eflin and the Phillies will host the Marlins on Saturday night at 'The Vault'. The 24-year-old right-hander for the Phillies is an impressive 4-1 with a 3.18 ERA in six home outings, posting 38 strikeouts in just 34 innings while the opponent is hitting just .229 against him during the six-game stretch. Overall he has lost just one time in nine starts dating back to May 30, and he hasn't lost in front of the home folks since May 25 in an interleague battle against the Toronto Blue Jays. The last time the home crowd saw him fall to an NL side was Aug. 13, 2017 when the Mets topped him. Miami counters with RHP Jose Urena, who has had a lot of bad luck this season. He was super last time out, allowing just one hit and four walks over six scoreless innings against Washington at Marlins Park on July 29. He coughed up five runs in just four innings with four walks in a no-decision against Philly on July 15. The good news for Urena is that he has allowed just two homers in 41 innings away from home over seven starts, while serving up 10 homers at home across 77 2/3 innings in 14 home outings.

In late-night action, the Blue Jays travel to meet LHP James Paxton and the Mariners. The good news for bettors is that the M's are using a pair of a pair of southpaws on Friday (Marco Gonzalez) and Saturday (Paxton) against the Jays. Toronto has been brutal trying to figure out left-handed starting pitchers, going 5-16 in their past 21 on the road against lefties, and 7-25 in their past 32 overall vs. LHP. They haven't been very good with Marco Estrada toeing the slab, either. The Jays are 3-8 in his past 11 starts overall, while going 1-8 in his past nine against teams with a winning overall record, 0-4 in his past four on the road and 0-5 in his past five vs. AL West foes. The M's are 26-12 in their past 38 at Safeco Field entering Friday's outing, and 5-1 in Paxton's past six against AL East sides, 5-2 in his past seven at home and 13-6 in his past 19 overall.

Weather Report

The Yankees and Red Sox might see the tarpaulin on Saturday afternoon, as there is an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms forecast for first pitch. The weather isn't expected to move out until 7pm ET, so a lengthy weather delay is likely. When they do get underway there will be a jetstream blowing out to left field at 10-13 mph.

The Royals and Twins will also be dodging raindrops, and the weather is forecast to move in during the middle innings. They might be able to resume later in the evening, but the starting pitchers could potentially have their outings curtailed. The winds will be howling from right to left field at a 15-18 mph clip, so an 'over' looks like an interesting play.

In Arlington, the O's and Rangers will have a stiff hot wind blowing right in the face of batters from straightaway center field to home plate. The opposite will be the case in Oakland, as a cool wind will be gusting from 14-17 mph from home plate to the right-center field power alley.

Sunday, Aug. 5

The Marlins and Phillies battle again in the City of Brotherly Love. LHP Wei-Yin Chen takes the mound, and he has been atrocious on the road. Miami is secretly cheering for rain in the series finale. Chen is 2-2 with a 2.18 ERA across eight home starts with a .209 opponent batting average. Pretty good, right? On the road he is 1-6 with a 10.27 ERA across nine starts over 37 2/3 innings with the opponent hitting .350 against him. Talk about stark splits. Fade Chen on the road, and enjoy good value when he is at home. The good news is that he has owned INF Asdrubal Cabrera, as Cabrera is just 3-for-24 (.125) with a home, two RBI and six strikeouts with no walks. He hasn't been as good against Maikel Franco, who is 7-for-18 (.389) with a double, two homers, six RBI and a 1.167 OPS. Those two are the only current Phillies who have taken Chen yard, however.

The Padres rank second-to-last in the majors with a .232 batting average, and they are also 29th in the majors and dead-last in the National League with only 415 runs scored. They'll be trying to sink LHP Jon Lester, who has posted an impressive 5-2 record, 2.97 ERA and .237 opponent batting average at Wrigley Field across 62 2/3 innings over 11 starts. If there was a time to catch Lester and deal him a loss, it might be right now, however. Cubs side bettors will have to eat a lot of chalk against the lowly Padres, but Lester is 0-2 with an 8.36 ERA with a .321 opponent batting average in three starts since the All-Star break. Be careful.

The Yankees and Red Sox will battle on Sunday Night Baseball, and it will be RHP Masahiro Tanaka taking the ball against LHP David Price. Tanaka was knocked around for six earned runs, seven hits and two walks over five innings on April 11 at Fenway Park, but he actually did earn the win in that 10-7 shootout. He also coughed up four runs at the Stadium on May 9, lasting just 5 1/3 innings in that one. Since the start of the 2015 season he is 7-2 with a 4.11 ERA in 13 starts against the Red Sox, and that includes a 3-1 record and 3.46 ERA across six starts at Fenway. The Red Sox counter with Price, but he has been smashed in two outings by the Yankees. He has allowed 12 earned runs, 12 hits and six homers in just 4 1/3 innings against New York, good for an 0-2 record and 24.92 ERA. The Yankees are roughing him up to the tune of a .480 opponent batting average this season.

Weather Report

Precipitation isn't expected to be a problem in the early portion of the slate, but winds will be howling. The Padres and Cubs will see the winds blowing out at Wrigley Field from 13-16 mph. The Tigers and A's will again be battling winds at 12-15 mph to the right-center field power alley.The good news is that precipitation won't be a problem anywhere on Sunday.