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04-09-14 | Milwaukee Brewers -126 v. Philadelphia Phillies | Top | 9-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Philadelphia 7:50 ET Brewers over Phillies- After opening the season winning just one of their three game set at home the Brewers have reeled off four straight road wins while the Phillies opened at home with yesterday's mauling by Milwaukee. Philadelphia off a terrible 2013 has now lost 13 of their last 18 games overall and will be facing Matt Garza (0-1, 1.12 ERA) who took at 1-0 loss at the hands of Atlanta in his first start despite allowing only one and two hits in eight innings. He has a 1.30 ERA in five career starts against the Phillies and has allowed only one run in 13 innings all-time at Philadelphia. Take MILWAUKEE. | |||||||
04-07-14 | Tampa Bay Rays -114 v. Kansas City Royals | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 54 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Kansas City 8:10 ET Rays over Royals- Trends conflict here as the Royals host the Rays in this early season clash. Kansas City has won eight of their last 11 home games while the Rays are 7-2 in their last nine games as a favorite and they are 8-3 in their last 11 following a loss. Matt Moore the Rays starter had a rough outing in his opener allowing six hits in 5.2 innings while Royals Jason Vargas had a non-decision in a 2-1 team loss where he went seven innings allowing only five hits and one run against the Tigers. This time it's the Visitors. Take TAMPA BAY! | |||||||
04-05-14 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Pittsburgh Pirates -140 | Top | 6-1 | Loss | -140 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Cardinals- The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to build off last season their first winning year since Barry Bonds was a Pirate. Off to a respectable start the Pirates have now won nine of their last 13 games. Pittsburgh has now beaten St. Louis in nine of the last 12 meetings at home and have Francisco Liraino on the hill and he won all three of his starts against the Cardinals last season posting a 0.75 ERA and is 4-0 lifetime with a 1.16 ERA. Take PITTSBURGH! | |||||||
04-04-14 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Pittsburgh Pirates -118 | Top | 2-12 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Cardinals- These two met in the NL playoffs last season with St. Louis winning the series three games to two although the Pirates won 10 of 19 games against the Cardinals in the regular season. Shelby Miller (15-9, 3.06 ERA) of St. Louis has struggled against the Bucs going 0-4 with a 5.32 career ERA, last season allowing Pittsburgh 13 earned runs in 22 innings. Gerrit Cole (10-7, 3.22) finished 4-0 in September with a 1.69 ERA and allow the Cardinals just three runs in 11 playoff innings. Take PITTSBURGH! | |||||||
10-26-13 | Boston Red Sox -102 v. St. Louis Cardinals | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Boston at St. Louis 8:07 ET Red Sox over Cardinals- Jake Peavy at one time was good enough for the Cy Young has had a horrible post-season career going 0-3 with a 10.31 ERA in four starts. His mound opponent Joe Kelly has had problems of his own in his first post-season work going 0-1 with a 4.41 ERA all against the Dodgers. The Red Sox because of the National League rules will be without either David Ortiz or Mike Napoli and most likely Napoli will sit. Cardinals first baseman Allen Craig will go to the bench for St. Louis. Look for the powerful Red Sox bats and a big effort for Peavy to be the difference. Take BOSTON! | |||||||
10-19-13 | Detroit Tigers +103 v. Boston Red Sox | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 1 m | Show |
Detroit at Boston 8:00 ET Tigers over Red Sox- It's due or die for the Tigers and they have already shown that they can score of Buchholz while they have yet to score off Scherzer. Four of the five games have been decided by one run and both these clubs are capable of scoring in bunches. Buchholz has an ERA of 6.17 in the post season giving up three home runs in 11 2/3 innings. Take the club with their backs to the wall...take DETROIT! | |||||||
10-16-13 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Los Angeles Dodgers -166 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 44 m | Show |
St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers 4:00 ET Dodgers over Cardinals- A rematch of Game 1 will send Joe Kelly (10-5, 2.69 ERA) of the Cardinals against for Cy Young winner Zack Greinke (15-4, 2.63) of the Dodgers head-to-head once again. Both starters allowed only two runs each in Game 1 as neither got a decision. For Los Angeles down 3-1 in the series this is an elimination game and Greinke takes his 8-2 home record and 2.11 ERA with him in 14 Dodgers Stadium starts. The Dodgers will most likely be without Hanley Ramirez who mat take a pain-killing shot before this contest. They need it more and Greinke in that good. Take LOS ANGELES | |||||||
10-12-13 | Detroit Tigers +130 v. Boston Red Sox | Top | 1-0 | Win | 130 | 20 h 52 m | Show |
Detroit at Boston 8:00 ET Tigers over Red Sox- Hard to believe that this is the first time these two have ever met in the post season but wild card playoffs are rather recent in MLB lore. The 'numbers' say that the Tigers are in trouble as Boston has won 36 of the last 51 meeting at Fenway, and they are 49-19 in their last 69 games as a favorite. The Tigers will counter with Anibal Sanchez (15-8, 2.57 ERA) who led the AL in ERA and is coming off a poor outing against Oakland. Look for Anibal to bounce back and Detroit to shock the Red Sox. Take TIGERS! | |||||||
10-10-13 | Detroit Tigers -116 v. Oakland A's | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 26 h 9 m | Show |
Detroit at Oakland 8:00 ET Tigers over A's- Talk about a pic-em situation this is it if you have ever seen one. Factors continue to set up both sides of the equation. To start with the A's are the Division winner with a better record, they have Bartolo Colon (18-7, 2.70 ERA) and a 53-30 home field advantage. The A's are up 19 units on the season while the Tigers are a minus 12 units. The equalizer to the entire puzzle comes from Jason Verlander (13-12, 3.36) who hasn't had his best of years and will look to atone for past playoff failure. Why are the Tigers the favorite...because they are the WINNER. Take DETROIT! | |||||||
10-05-13 | Tampa Bay Rays -114 v. Boston Red Sox | Top | 4-7 | Loss | -114 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Boston 5:30 ET Rays over Red Sox- The Rays outfield had their share of problems yesterday as both left and right fielders made serious blunders. After will easy 12-2 the Red Sox find themselves underdogs at home to Cy Young Award winner David Price (10-8, 3.33 ERA) who has allowed only two runs in each of his last five starts. John Lacky (10-13, 3.52) gets the nod for Boston and he's struggled of late getting knocked around for 19 hits in 10 innings. Look for the Rays to rebound here. Take TAMPA BAY! | |||||||
10-04-13 | Tampa Bay Rays +133 v. Boston Red Sox | Top | 2-12 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 4 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Boston 3:00 ET Rays over Red Sox- The Tampa Bay Rays have been on the road and playing elimination games all week and will feel little pressure enter this round against the Red Sox. Boston has had to play intrasquad games to keep sharp but, there is nothing like live 'game' action. Pitching is the key to playoff wins and the Rays have had it going winning 10 of their last 12 with their pitching holding opponents to 2.83 runs per game. The Red Sox won 12 of the 19 meetings this season and will start Jon Lester (15-8, 3.75 ERA) is 2-3 with a 2.57 ERA in eight post season games and is 0-2 against the Rays. Matt Moore (17-4, 3.29 ERA) has pitched 10 playoff innings and allowed only one runs on three huts. Take TAMPA BAY! | |||||||
10-02-13 | Tampa Bay Rays -111 v. Cleveland Indians | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 21 h 32 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Cleveland 8:00 ET Rays over Indians- So, here we have the Cleveland Indians who were 21 games over .500 during the regular season an underdog in the opening round of Wild Card play against Tampa Bay who was just .500 on the road. The Indians has the best record in baseball in the month of September including a 10-game winning streak to close the season and yet they a dog at home. (and they are the higher seeded team) I think the advantage for the Rays comes from their starting pitching and today they are going with Alex Cobb (11-3, 2.76 ERA) who closed the year with three straight wins in each of his last three starts. The Tribe is throwing Danny Salazar to the wolves and leaving Justin Masterson in the bullpen. 'Big Mistake!' Take TAMPA BAY | |||||||
09-26-13 | Tampa Bay Rays v. New York Yankees +104 | Top | 4-0 | Loss | -100 | 20 h 52 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Rays- I know...Here I have the Rays in a six game winning streak and the Yankees moving backwards as the season closes out and I see New York winning this game. This is more then a shot-in-the-dark as Ivan Nova (9-5, 3.13 ERA) has once again proven to be one of the Yankees more solid and consistent performers. New York seems to play well behind him as they have won 12 of his 19 starts. The fact of the matter is that if you 'played' the Yankees everyday you would be ahead of the bookies and if you 'played' on the Rays you'd be in the hole. Take NEW YORK! | |||||||
09-25-13 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. San Francisco Giants +125 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 125 | 12 h 50 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 10:15 ET Giants over Dodgers- The L.A. Dodgers who have now won three straight still trail the Atlanta Braves for the overall best record in the National League for home field advantage in the playoffs. The Dodgers will start Ricky Nolasco (8-2, 3.14 ERA) who after winning seven in-a-row has surrendered 11 earned runs in his last two outings in only 6 1/3 innings. One of those outings came against the Giants when he allowed seven runs (five earned) in 1 1/3 innings. Barry Zito (4-11, 5.91) gets the nod and the win tonight. Take SAN FRANCISCO | |||||||
09-25-13 | Tampa Bay Rays -157 v. New York Yankees | Top | 8-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET Rays over Yankees- The Tampa Bay Rays are on a five game winning streak and the Yankees are one game away from elimination for the A.L. Playoffs. New York has now dropped seven of it's last 10 and know the end is near. Davis Price (8-8, 3.43 ERA) has struggled of late last posted a win August 24th against these same Yankees but his troubles can't compare to Phillip Hughes (4-13, 5.07) who hasn't lasted five innings since August 20th. His last appearance against the Rays in July he gave up five runs in four innings. Take TAMPA BAY! | |||||||
09-24-13 | Tampa Bay Rays -113 v. New York Yankees | Top | 7-0 | Win | 100 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Rays over Yankees- The Yankees have played the entire season on the disabled list as 57 different players have made the line-up. They have made a great effort and managed to give the good fight but they just don't have enough. New York has six of their last nine while the Rays have won nine of their last 12. Matt Moore (15-4, 3.34 ERA) lost for the first time in more then three months his last time out (we had Texas) but is 2-0 against the Yankees this year. After a great start for New York Hiroki Kuroda (11-12, 3.17) is 0-5 with a 6.37 ERA in his last seven starts. Take TAMPA BAY! | |||||||
09-22-13 | Texas Rangers v. Kansas City Royals -117 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 44 m | Show |
Texas at Kansas City 2:10 ET Royals over Rangers- We have been lucky enough to win the first two games of the series switching teams and I'll be happy to do it again. Kansas City will start James Shields (12-9, 3.33 ERA) who is 8-2 in his last 11 outings since July and has a 1.59 ERA in those starts. He is also 7-3 lifetime against the Rangers with a 2.66 ERA. The Royals lead the AL in bullpen ERA at 2.55 and will finish off Texas today. Take KANSAS CITY! | |||||||
09-21-13 | Texas Rangers -110 v. Kansas City Royals | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
Texas at Kansas City 7:10 ET Rangers over Royals- Two teams headed in opposite directions and the Rangers have now dropped 12 of their last 15 games and Kansas City has won eight of their last 12. The Royals are assured of a better then .500 season for the first time in 10 years while Texas has slipped a half game back in the wild card hunt. Matt Garza (3-5, 4.94 ERA) is 0-4 in his last five starts and needs a strong outing to aid the Rangers cause tonight. Last night we had the Royals in the series opener a 2-1 win today we switch sides. Take TEXAS! | |||||||
09-20-13 | Texas Rangers v. Kansas City Royals -129 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Texas at Kansas City 8:10 ET Royals over Rangers- Yesterday we posted and won with the Rangers as they were the favorite at Tampa Bay and crushed the Rays 8-2 hitting four home runs. The Royals just beat the Indians 2 of 3 and trail both the Rangers and the Rays by three games in the wild card hunt. Young Martin Perez (9-5, 3.64 ERA) has dropped his last two decisions after having won six straight starts and has never faced the Royals. Kansas City will start Ervin Santana (9-9, 3.23) who held Texas to one run in seven innings back in June. Take KANSAS CITY! | |||||||
09-19-13 | Texas Rangers -110 v. Tampa Bay Rays | Top | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Texas at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rangers over Rays- This is a tough one to figure as the Rays lead the Rangers by one full game in the Wild Card chase as two of the league's best pitchers go at it in Tampa Bay. Texas will start Yu Darish (12-9, 2.79 ERA) who has had a great season but has lost four times by a 1-0 score. He leads the Majors in strikeouts but has not had a win in his last six starts. Matt Moore (15-3, 3.11) has been outstanding but is an underdog at home and that is a telling tale. Vegas likes the Rangers here and so do I. Take TEXAS | |||||||
09-18-13 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. Arizona Diamondbacks -117 | Top | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 11 h 58 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Arizona 10:10 ET Diamondbacks over Dodgers- The Dodgers are pulling ace Clayton Kershaw for this star a game in which they can clinch the NL West with Stephen Fife (4-3, 3.38 ERA). Most feel that you should clinch the division first and then start to rest players (See Nationals from 2012) before you start counting your chickens. Arizona will start Brandon McCarthy (4-0, 4.58 ERA) who has allowed two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts posting a 2.10 ERA over that span. He is 1-0 with a 2.03 ERA against the Dodgers. Take ARIZONA! | |||||||
09-18-13 | Cleveland Indians +100 v. Kansas City Royals | Top | 2-7 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
Cleveland at Kansas City 8:10 ET Indians over Royals- The Cleveland Indians who are in the wild card hunt are so confident that they will be selling playoff tickets starting Monday as they move to within a half game of a berth. The Indians are starting rookie Danny Salazar (1-2, 2.66 ERA) who has had five straight starts allowing two or fewer earned runs. The Royals have had a decent season but they will miss a change to grab the ring. Tonight it's still CLEVELAND! | |||||||
09-18-13 | New York Yankees v. Toronto Blue Jays -109 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
N.Y Yankees at Toronto 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Yankees- I stated at the season's start that the Yankees were a .500 team and it would surprise me if they made the playoffs and that was before the rash of injuries that have seen the New Yorkers' play 56 different players. So the Yankees most likely will finish the season over .500 but the playoffs are not for them this year. The Blue Jays meanwhile are along with the Angels the most disappointing team in baseball this season. All the trades and moves they made in the off season have failed and they find themselves drifting for the final two weeks. Tonight New York will start Phil Hughes (4-13, 5.07 ERA) who hasn't won a game in over 10 weeks. Like last night I like the Blue Jays. Take TORONTO! | |||||||
09-17-13 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. Arizona Diamondbacks -112 | Top | 9-3 | Loss | -112 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Dodgers- The Dodgers are easily going to win the West but are going through some difficult times right now. They have lost four straight and nine of their last 12 games as injuries to three key starters is taking effect. Great pitching match-up tonight as the Dodgers send Zack Greinke (14-3, 2.74 ERA) to the mound against Patrick Corbin (14-6, 2.92) who is 2-0 with a 2.60 ERA against Los Angeles this season. He is 8-2 with a 2.21 ERA in 15 home starts. Take ARIZONA! | |||||||
09-17-13 | New York Yankees v. Toronto Blue Jays -110 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at Toronto 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Yankees- It has not been a good year for either of these 'pretenders' as injuries have taken it's toll against each of these clubs. The Yankees are off another beating in their series with the Red Sox while the Blue Jays have dropped five of six on their home stand. Toronto will start Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey (12-12, 4.36 ERA) who after a bad start is 4-1 in his last five decisions. The Yankees who have 56 different players in the line-up at one time or another this year and will suffer against tonight. Take TORONTO! | |||||||
09-16-13 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. Arizona Diamondbacks -106 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Dodgers- After putting out one of the 'hottest' runs in baseball history this summer the L.A. Dodgers have cooled off a bit as injuring are starting to take there toll. The Dodgers have now dropped eight of 14 games so far in September. Hanley Ramirez, Andre Ethier, Carl Crawford and Matt Kemp have been hurting and so has the Dodgers' run production. Tonight the face Trevor Cahill (6-10, 4.22 ERA) who has owned Los Angeles going 5-0 with a 2.04 ERA in nine career starts. Take ARIZONA! | |||||||
09-13-13 | Oakland A's v. Texas Rangers -130 | Top | 9-8 | Loss | -130 | 8 h 13 m | Show |
Oakland at Texas 8:05 ET Rangers over A's- It appears that the Oakland A's can wrap up the AL West with a good weekend in Arlington as the Rangers have taken a step back of late. Texas has lost eight of their last 10 averaging only 3.4 runs in those games, while the A's have won 13 of 17 to game six games on the Rangers. In those 17 game Oakland has averaged 6.35 runs per contest. Tonight's starters pit Dan Straily (9-7, 4.15 ERA) against the Rangers Derek Holland (9-8, 3.17) who is 5-3 with a 2.83 ERA lifetime against Oakland while Straily is 2-1 with a 4.23 ERA in five starts against Texas. Tonight it's the RANGERS! | |||||||
09-07-13 | Washington Nationals v. Miami Marlins -102 | Top | 9-2 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 60 m | Show |
Washington at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Nationals- The Washington Nationals are one of the major leagues biggest disappointments this season after starting the year 11-1 have fallen to the point where they are unlikely to make the playoffs and they trail the Reds by eight games for the final playoff spot. The young Marlins will start Nathan Eovaldi (3-5, 3.40 ERA) who has recorded 12 quality starts in 14 outings while Miami has won four straight. Take the MARLINS! | |||||||
09-06-13 | Pittsburgh Pirates -108 v. St. Louis Cardinals | Top | 8-12 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 8:15 ET Pirates over Cardinals- Still hard to believe that the Pirates are leading the division this late in the season but some of that falls on the Cardinals who have dropped six of their last eight games as these two open a three-game series. The Pirates who took two of three from St. Louis last weekend are 10-6 against the 'Bird's this season. A.J. Burnett (7-9, 3.09 ERA) is 8-5 with a 3.79 ERA in his career against the Cardinals including a win over them last Saturday. This time around it's PITTSBURGH! | |||||||
09-05-13 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Cincinnati Reds -137 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Cardinals- These two division rivals went 16 innings before the Cardinals were able to defeat the Reds 5-4 last night to bring themselves within one game of the Pirates. Cincinnati is 3 | |||||||
09-04-13 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. Colorado Rockies -119 | Top | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Dodgers- This sure looks strange as Colorado is the favorite and they are 10 games under .500 against the Dodgers who are 28 games over the break even mark. Los Angeles has won an incredible 53 of their last 66 games including their last six in-a-row. They will start the newly acquired Edinson Volquez who was released by the Padres is 1-4 with a ERA of 8.39 in seven career starts in Denver. The Rockies will start Jorge De La Rosa (15-6, 3.33) who is 1-8 lifetime against the Dodgers getting that one win this season. It may be crazy but I will have the ROCKIES! | |||||||
09-03-13 | Detroit Tigers v. Boston Red Sox -108 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Detroit at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Tigers- The Red Sox will try and even this three-game series after Detroit's 3-0 win on Monday. The Tigers reining Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera is nursing an abdominal injury and expected to miss tonight's contest. Boston has a half game edge over the tigers for the home field advantage for the playoffs and will send Jon Lester (12-8, 3.99 ERA) against Max Scherzer (19-1, 2.90) who's only loss came on July 13. Boston bats too strong to get shut down two days in a row. Take RED SOX! | |||||||
08-30-13 | Tampa Bay Rays -115 v. Oakland A's | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -115 | 14 h 2 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Oakland 10:05 ET Rays over A's- Tampa Bay enter this contest having dropped four of their last five and trail the Red Sox by 2 | |||||||
08-28-13 | San Francisco Giants -105 v. Colorado Rockies | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 38 m | Show |
San Francisco at Colorado 8:40 ET Giants over Rockies- The Giants certainly have had a disappointing season as the World Champions are 14 games under .500 and out of the playoff mix. The Rockies are also on the outside looking in as their season mostly consists of individual stats for players. Tonight we have a decent pitching match-up as Ross Bumgarner (11-8, 2.84 ERA) take the hill for San Francisco against Colorado's Jhoulys Chacin (12-7, 3.22). The Giants have a major advantage with Bumgarner on the hill as they have won eight of his last nine starts against the Rockies although they are just 2-6 in their last eight meetings in Colorado. Bumgarner has put up some amazing 'numbers' as he has allowed only 123 hits in 171 innings but has received only 3.4 runs per start. Tonight it won't matter. Take the GIANTS! | |||||||
08-23-13 | Texas Rangers v. Chicago White Sox -123 | Top | 11-5 | Loss | -123 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Texas at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET White Sox over Rangers- A pair of conflicting trends clash head on as the Texas Rangers roll into Chicago with eight straight road wins while the lowly White Sox have won three in-a-row after sweeping the Royals at home. Texas would have to continue their good play on the road as they played 12 of their next 15 away from home. Chicago will start Chris Sale (9-11, 2.78 ERA) who has won his last three starts and is 3-0 with a 3.38 ERA lifetime against the Rangers. Take the WHITE SOX! | |||||||
08-19-13 | Tampa Bay Rays -124 v. Baltimore Orioles | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 ET Rays over Orioles- Two of the American League 'hottest' pitchers face off in Baltimore as the Orioles host Tampa Bay in the first of a three game set. Chris Tillman (14-3, 3.70 ERA) has emerged as the ace of the O's staff and has lost only once since May 19 and that was one of two losses to the Rays. David Price (6-5, 3.28) is 5-1 with a 1.77 ERA since July 1 as he is 6-2 with an ERA of 2.60 in 14 career starts against Baltimore. It just figures that it's the Rays again. Take TAMPA BAY! | |||||||
08-17-13 | New York Yankees v. Boston Red Sox -131 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 17 h 58 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Boston 4:05 ET Red Sox over Yankees- Okay, we have to admit that the Yankees have made some moves that nobody really made a big deal about getting Soriano who has added 'pop' to their lineup, then the return of A-Roid and now the acquirement of Mark Reynolds. All have made contributions in the last week to give New York hope. Let me tell you now even with a return of Derek Jeter the Yankees just won't have enough to make the playoffs. They send their most effective starter to the mound tonight as Kuroda gets the nod, but it won't be enough at Fenway. The Red Sox bats will come alive and produce enough runs to win here. Take BOSTON! | |||||||
08-15-13 | New York Mets v. San Diego Padres -140 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -140 | 14 h 16 m | Show |
N.Y Mets at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Mets- These two clubs both have 54 wins which might be considered good considering the level of talent they possess. The Mets have now dropped three straight while the Padres have lost four of their last six scoring only two runs in their defeats. Oddly enough, both teams will send young arms that have been pitching well to face each other. New York sends Zach Wheeler (5-2, 3.63 ERA) up against Tyson Ross (3-5, 2.75) who has been outstanding allowing only 12 hits in his last 27 innings of work, while Wheeler is 4-0 with a 2.21 ERA on the road. The Mets are a long way from home and will stagger here. Take SAN DIEGO! | |||||||
08-11-13 | Baltimore Orioles v. San Francisco Giants -111 | Top | 10-2 | Loss | -111 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Baltimore at San Francisco 4:05 ET Giants over Orioles- The Baltimore Orioles will be starting their new acquisition in Bud Norris (8-9, 3.78 ERA) as he makes his third start since coming over from Houston. Norris is 0-2 lifetime with a 3.52 ERA in for career appearances against the Giants. Matt Cain (7-7, 4.47) has had tough luck support as the Giants have scored two or fewer runs in seven of his last eight starts, but against Norris they will cross the plate this afternoon. Take the GIANTS! | |||||||
08-09-13 | Los Angeles Angels v. Cleveland Indians -110 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 29 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Angels- There are a few trends that clash when pairing of these two clubs and that doesn't even include the starters. The Indians have played so well at home winning 35 of their last 51 as hosts while Los Angeles is 44-16 in Weavers last 60 starts on grass. Cleveland is 10-4 in last 14 overall while Angels are just 1-11 in their last 12 games as an underdog. Scott Kazmir (7-4, 3.89 ERA) has been brilliant his last three starts allowing only 12 hits in 19 innings with a 0.84 WHIP. Take CLEVELAND! | |||||||
08-04-13 | Atlanta Braves v. Philadelphia Phillies -119 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -119 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 8:05 ET Phillies over Braves- Talk about 'ships passing in the night' these two clubs are racing away from each other at a record pace. Atlanta has now won nine straight games while Philadelphia has lost 12 of their last 13. Tonight the equalizer is the starting pitching as Cliff Lee (10-4, 3.05 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies while Alex Wood (1-2, 3.51) who earned his first major league win get the start for the Braves. Lee has a lifetime 2.97 ERA against the Braves and should get the win tonight. Take PHILADELPHIA | |||||||
08-03-13 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Cincinnati Reds -154 | Top | 3-8 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
St. Louis at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Cardinals- After seven straight road losses the Cardinals have put together two huge wins by scoring 25 runs in their last two games. Tonight Cincinnati will throw Tony Cingrani (4-1, 2.90 ERA) at the Cards while they will counter with Jake Westbrook (7-5, 3.18) who is 4-2 With a 3.36 ERA in 64 career innings against the Reds. St Louis leads the season series 7-3 but Cingrani has held opposing hitters to a .195 average. Tonight the Reds rebound. Take CINCINNATI! | |||||||
08-02-13 | Cleveland Indians v. Miami Marlins -108 | Top | 0-10 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Cleveland at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Indians- The Cleveland Indians are a high scoring bunch that is third in the majors with 519 runs scored and would make the playoffs if the standings stay as they are now. Cleveland has scored first in 18 of 19 games and they have gone 14-5 in that stretch. Tonight the Indians face Miami's young 'pride and joy' as 21-year-old Jose Fernandez (7-5, 2.71 ERA) takes the mound in Marlins Park. The Indians have been great at home but are six games under .500 (23-29) on the road. Fernandez is only getting better as he held opponents to a .195 batting average since May 1 and a 2.06 ERA in July. Take MIAMI! | |||||||
08-01-13 | Toronto Blue Jays -102 v. Los Angeles Angels | Top | 2-8 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
Toronto at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Blue Jays over Angels- Two of the more disappointing clubs that were supposed to challenge for their respective division go at it tonight in Los Angeles where the Angels host the Blue Jays. The Angels have lost three straight walk-off games and have lost six straight while Toronto has won five of their last seven contests. Former Marlins All-star Josh Johnson (1-7, 6.08 ERA) is 0-4on the road with a 7.66 ERA and he will be opposed by Garrett Richards (2-4, 4.33) who is 0-2 with a 9.53 ERA against the Blue Jays. Toronto is 12-5 against the AL West and gets the win here. Take the BLUE JAYS! | |||||||
07-31-13 | St. Louis Cardinals -123 v. Pittsburgh Pirates | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -123 | 21 h 21 m | Show |
St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Cardinals over Pirates- Well, I think the Cardinals believe that the Pirates are for real after the first three games of this five-game series. Pittsburgh is showing St. Louis their best stuff and tonight will have Jeff Locke (9-3, 2.15 ERA) who has allowed only 85 hits in 122 innings. His counter-part tonight is the Cards best in Adam Wainwright (13-6, 2.51) who also is tough to hit allowing only 148 hits in 162 innings. The Cardinals are 12-5 in their last 17 as favorites and more importantly are 13-3 in Wainwright's last 16 road starts. Take ST. LOUIS! | |||||||
07-30-13 | San Francisco Giants v. Philadelphia Phillies -134 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
San Francisco at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Giants- Boy, do we have 'numbers' in this contest that raise eyebrows. To start with the Phillies have lost their last eight games and players are starting to grumble then we get to see that the Giants have won just eight of their last 30 games. Two tough trends bucking each other. Tonight's starter for San Francisco is Barry Zito (4-7, 4.92 ERA) who is 0-6 with a 9.89 ERA in eight road starts. The Giants are 19-31 on the road and have lost their last four contests anywhere. Take PHILADELPHIA! | |||||||
07-26-13 | Tampa Bay Rays v. New York Yankees -125 | Top | 10-6 | Loss | -125 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees Yankees over Rays- There is a time in every handicappers work that he just thinks he 'sees something' in a match-up or game and his instinct is more often right then wrong. It's like going with your first impression or though. Well, I have the Yankees here for as much as that as anything. I keep thinking of that horrible performance by C.C. Sabathia (9-8, 4.37 ERA) when he got plenty of support from the light-hitting Yankees and blew a great chance for a win. The number say Tampa has won 22 of their last 27 and they Yankees are 3-8 in their last 11 but the Yankees dominate this series having won 77 of 114 meetings. Take NEW YORK! | |||||||
07-25-13 | Cincinnati: M Latos +105 v. Los Angeles: Z Greinke | Top | 5-2 | Win | 105 | 13 h 23 m | Show |
Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET Reds over Dodgers- The 'numbers' or trends surrounding this contest are clear and decisive and point strongly in one direction. To start with both these clubs have been 'on-fire' since the All-Start bteak as the Reds have won five of seven while the Dodgers have won six straight to move into first place in the West. Zak Greinke (8-2, 3.36 ERA) gets the start for the Dodgers and is 5-0 with a 2.17 ERA at home in seven starts this year. Matt Latos (9-3, 3.53) gets the nod for the Reds and he has struggled of late and always had problems at Dodgers Stadium where he is 0-5 with a 3.95 ERA in five career starts. This is a tough call but Latos has been so dominate that he has struck-out 45 batters in his last 29 innings of work. Take the REDS! | |||||||
07-24-13 | Baltimore Orioles v. Kansas City Royals -101 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 35 m | Show |
Baltimore at Kansas City 8:10 ET Royals over Orioles- Having 'used' the Royals as my Megabucks winner Tuesday I have 'upgraded' today's selection to my highest Vegas Insiders category. Kansas City is looking to win their second straight series since the All-star break and with a win tonight will have taken four of six. Ervin Santana (6-6, 3.18 ERA) the Royals starter has been tough to hit this season allowing only 112 hits in over 130 innings. He is off a two-hit performance against the Tigers and wins here tonight. Take KANSAS CITY! | |||||||
07-23-13 | Cleveland Indians v. Seattle Mariners -109 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 14 h 25 m | Show |
Cleveland at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Indians- As the saying goes | |||||||
07-22-13 | Cleveland: U Jimenez v. Seattle: A Harang -110 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
Cleveland at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Indians- Seattle is playing their best baseball of the season and are happy to see the Indians coming to town. It was in mid-May when the Mariners traveled to Cleveland and were swept in a four game series, currently Seattle is on a six game win streak and expect that turn-about-is-fair-play. Aaron Harang (4-8, 5.38 ERA) get the start for the home squad and he is a respectable 4-2 with a 2.95 ERA on 10 career starts against Cleveland. Take SEATTLE! | |||||||
07-21-13 | Oakland A's -118 v. Los Angeles Angels | Top | 6-0 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 3:35 ET A's over Angels- We posted the winner the first two games of this series as the Angels are looking to make their move in the second half of the season. The division leading A's have had their bats go dead with Home Run Derby winner Yoenis Cespedes on the bench with a sore left wrist. Los Angeles is actually playing better and has won 13 of their last 19 games overall including a 6-1 mark as an underdog. The heaviest trends has the A's winning 22 of Bartlo Colon's (12-3, 2.70 ERA) last 28 starts. Colon is 10-6 lifetime against Los Angeles. Take OAKLAND! | |||||||
07-20-13 | Atlanta Braves v. Chicago White Sox -109 | Top | 6-10 | Win | 100 | 8 h 44 m | Show |
Atlanta at Chicago White Sox 4:05 ET White Sox over Braves- The Chicago White Sox have been one of the more disappointing teams in baseball as they are 19 games under .500. and now are in position to start 'moving' players. Jake Peavy (6-4, 4.30) returns to the mound for the first time in over six weeks and looks to impress a future employer. Atlanta will start Paul Maholm (9-8, 3.98 ERA) who is 2-4 in his last six starts with a 5.19 ERA. He is 8-4 with a 2.63 ERA lifetime against the Braves. There are some really 'sick' trends against Chicago that I can't even mention...take WHITE SOX! | |||||||
07-19-13 | Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels -127 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 14 h 58 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 10;05 ET Angels over A's- The American League West-leading Oakland A's open the second half of the season in Anaheim against the season favorite Angels. Los Angeles has been a major disappointment as Josh Hamilton has only 39 RBI's in 89 games. But, I like 'playing against' the Home Run Derby winner. The Angels look to get off on the right foot with Jered Waver (3-5, 3.63 ERA) and they have good reason to be optimistic as the Angles are 41-13 in Weaver's last 54 home starts. Take LOS ANGELES! | |||||||
07-14-13 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs +130 | Top | 10-6 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 43 m | Show |
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Cardinals- Like I stated on Friday this rivalry between the Cardinals and Cubs is among the fiercest of all in professional sports. Chicago is currently playing their best baseball of the season as they have won six of their last eight contests. St. Louis will start their ace Adam Wainwright (12-5, 2.30 ERA) who has won eight of nine home decisions this season but is only 4-4 on the road and 6-6 lifetime against Chicago. The Cubs will start their ALL-star Travis Wood (6-6, 2.69) who is 3-3 against St. Louis. Once again we will take the CUBS! | |||||||
07-14-13 | Cincinnati Reds v. Atlanta Braves -122 | Top | 8-4 | Loss | -122 | 6 h 50 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Atlanta 1:35 ET Braves over Reds- While the Braves hold baseball's best home record at 31-14 the Reds are still under .500 on the road at 22-26. This afternoon's contest sees the Braves entering with wins in four of their last six games while Cincinnati has dropped five of their last seven. The Reds just have not played well in the 'dogs' roll winning only five of their last 21 when the opposition is favored. The pitching is a toss-up with Reds starter Tony Cingrani (3-1,3.30 ERA) and Atlanta's Julio Teheran (7-4, 3.09). The 'home cooking' is the difference. Take the BRAVES! | |||||||
07-11-13 | Cincinnati Reds v. Atlanta Braves -114 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Atlanta 7:10 ET Braves over Reds- There are plenty of trends surrounding this contest that make it intriguing for these two playoff bound clubs. To start with the Reds just haven't played well in the underdog roll as they have lost 16 of their last 21 when installed as 'puppies.' When you see that the Braves have won 39 of their last 53 home games which will offset the fact that Cincinnati has won eight of the last 11 meetings. Atlanta starter Tim Hudson (5-7, 4.03 ERA) is 4-1 career wise against the Reds while Mat Lotos (8-2, 3.18) is 3-2 against the Braves. At home it's ATLANTA! | |||||||
07-10-13 | Washington Nationals v. Philadelphia Phillies -125 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -125 | 11 h 57 m | Show |
Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Phillies over Nationals- Two streaking lefties put their winning ways to the test tonight as the Nationals Gio Gonzalez (6-3, 3.14) who has three straight wins and seven straight quality starts is opposed by Philadelphia's Cliff Lee (10-2, 2.73) who has not lost since May 1st. Lee is 6-3 with a 2.48 ERA in nine career starts against Washington. Gonzalez has also done well against the Phillies posting a 3-1 record and 2.53 ERA in five starts. In what should be a tight pitchers dual the edge goes tot he home team. Take PHILADELPHIA! | |||||||
07-09-13 | Boston Red Sox v. Seattle Mariners -125 | Top | 11-8 | Loss | -125 | 14 h 52 m | Show |
Boston at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Red Sox- The Boston Red Sox may have lost three in-a-row but they are 9-4 overall in their last 13 games. Seattle like the Sox have streaks and trends of their own to contend with, they are 13-3 in Hisashi Iwakuma's (7-4, 2.80 ERA) last 16 home starts. Boston has also struggled at Seattle winning only three of their last 10 games out west. The sliding Red Sox will start Allen Webster (1-2, 7.88) who has surrendered 30 hits in only 24 innings. Take the MARINERS! | |||||||
07-08-13 | New York Mets -107 v. San Francisco Giants | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 14 h 36 m | Show |
N.Y. Mets at San Francisco 10:15 ET Mets over Giants- This will be All-Star Matt Harvey (7-2, 2.27) will get his final chance to shine before he most likely gets his All-Star start in New York next week. The usually dominant Harvey is coming off his worst outing of the year as he has allowed only 85 hits in 123 innings, his mound opponent former Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum (4-9, 4.66) hasn't had his best stuff in over two years and is allowing 1.5 running on base per inning pitched. SF has lost 11 of their last 13 and that trend continues tonight. Take the METS! | |||||||
07-07-13 | Boston Red Sox v. Los Angeles Angels -130 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 21 m | Show |
Boston at L.A. Angels 8:05 ET Angels over Red Sox- The Boston Red Sox had won five in-a-row and 10 of 11 games before they blew a 4-run ninth inning lead last night and lost in extra innings. The Sox have now dropped 10 of their last 13 games against Los Angeles. The pitching match-ups have former Angels star John Lackey (6-5, 2.81 ERA) for Boston up against their current ace Jered Weaver (2-4, 3.79) and it appears Lacey has the edge with a career 4-1 mark while Weaver is just 3-5 against Boston. Still, with Los Angeles having won nine of their last 11 they are the 'hot' side. Take ANGELS! | |||||||
07-06-13 | Oakland A's v. Kansas City Royals -114 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
Oakland at Kansas City 2:10 ET Royals over A's- The Oakland A's have already swept one three game series at home against the Royals and have a jump on this series with a win Friday night in Kansas City. The Royals' Ervin Santana (5-5, 2.84 ERA) has been effective this last month going six starts without a loss and has dominated the A's during his career going 14-6 with a 2.05 ERA in 27 appearances. Oakland has won just three of their last 10 on the road. Stats give us KANSAS CITY! | |||||||
07-05-13 | Detroit Tigers v. Cleveland Indians -127 | Top | 7-0 | Loss | -127 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
Detroit at Cleveland 7:10 ET Indians over Tigers- At one point during the past week the Cleveland Indians were in first place but, after having blown a 5-0 lead and two games to the Royals has dropped them from the top spot. Despite those losses the Indians have won 18 of their last 24 games when the favorite. Justin Masterson (10-6, 3.48 ERA) is off his third stutout of the season while mound opponent Rick Porcello (4-6, 5.21) who hs lost his last three starts gets the nod for the Tigers. Tonight it's CLEVELAND! | |||||||
07-03-13 | Los Angeles Dodgers -111 v. Colorado Rockies | Top | 10-8 | Win | 100 | 12 h 30 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 8:10 ET Dodgers over Rockies- The Los Angeles Dodgers since the addition of rookie phenom Yasil Puig are playing the kind of baseball that has been expected of them. The Dodgers have now won three straight while the Rockies are headed in the opposite direction as they have won just four of their last 14 games. The Dodgers are 9-1 in their last 10 games overall and will start veteran Matt Greinke (5-2, 3.94 ERA) who is 1-1 lifetime against Colorado. Take LOS ANGELES! | |||||||
07-02-13 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Los Angeles Angels -120 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 13 h 43 m | Show |
St. Louis at L.A. Angels- 10:05 ET Angels over Cardinals- Los Angeles Angels are starting to show their stuff as they have now won six straight games and will be sending their best in Jered Weaver (1-4, 4.15 ERA) to the mound against St. Louis in inter-league play. The Cardinals will counter with Lance Lynn (10-2, 3.52) who have never faced the Angels and is 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in mixed league action. Weaver meanwhile is 13-4 with a 2.61 ERA in inter-league play. St. Louis is 2-7 in their last inter-league games and the Angels are 39-13 in Weavers' last 52 home starts. Tonight it's LOS ANGELES! | |||||||
07-01-13 | Arizona Diamondbacks v. New York Mets -103 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Arizona at N.Y Mets 7:10 Mets over Diamondbacks- These two clubs appear headed in opposite directions of late as New York has won nine of their last 14 while Arizona has dropped six of their last seven overall and eight of their last nine on the road. Mets 'Free Agent' signee Shaun Marcum (1-9, 5.08 ERA) was able to post his first win of the season and as a Met last time out as he shut out the White Sox over eight innings allowing only four hits. It's turn around time for Marcum and the Mets who have a major league worst 15 wins at home, Take the METS! | |||||||
06-30-13 | New York Yankees +115 v. Baltimore Orioles | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 34 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Baltimore 8:05 ET Yankees over Orioles- The 'June Swoon' hs hit the New York Yankees as they are last in baseball in runs scored for the month as injuries have taken their toll on the Bronx Bombers. The Yankees trouble have been compounded on the road where they are just 1-8 in their last last contests while having lost four straight overall. Tonight they send Hiroki Kuroda (7-5, 2.77 ERA) who has allowed only 85 hits in 100.2 innings while Baltimore will counter with Chris Tillman (9-2, 3.72) who has struggled against the Yankees in the past. He is 2-3 with an ERA of 8.16 lifetime against New York. In a mild surprise take the YANKEES! | |||||||
06-30-13 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Oakland A's -139 | Top | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
St. Louis at Oakland 4:05 ET A's over Cardinals- The Cardinals who are one of the most consistent teams in all of baseball find that their pitching staff has taken a beating in their last six games going 1-5 with an ERA of 6.75. This afternoon they send Jake Westbrook (4-2, 2.21 ERA) to pitch against a team that he is 5-6 with an ERA of 4.00 lifetime. A's starter Tommy Milone (6-7, 4.06) has no record against St. Louis but he is 3-3 with a 2.82 ERA at home. Take OAKLAND! | |||||||
06-29-13 | Philadelphia Phillies v. Los Angeles Dodgers -107 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 14 h 28 m | Show |
Philadelphia at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 Dodgers over Phillies- When I first saw this match-up of left-handed pitchers I thought that would be on the Phillies for sure. Then I got last night's results and remembered an old adage that my former partner would profess and correctly that major league baseball teams respond after humiliating losses. Yesterday the Dodgers were pounded by the Phillies in a 16-1 loss and I expect them to respond tonight. Philadelphia's Cliff Lee (9-2, 2.51 ERA) is opposed by the Dodgers Hyun Ryu (6-3, 2.85) and both have been outstanding. Lee is 6-1 on the road while Ryu is 4-1 at home. In a bounce-back situation I will take Los Angeles. | |||||||
06-29-13 | San Francisco Giants -102 v. Colorado Rockies | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
San Francisco at Colorado 4:10 ET Giants over Rockies- The Giants are looking for Matt Cain (5-4, 4.54 ERA) who has already beat Colorado twice this season to be their 'stopper' as they have now dropped five straight games. The Rockies will counter with Jorge De La Rosa (8-4, 3.19) who has won six of his last seven while Colorado has won four of five meetings over the Giants at Coor's Field. Cain enters this contest is fine form as he has struck out 18 batters in his last two outings without allowing a walk. This time it's SAN FRANCISCO! | |||||||
06-28-13 | Cincinnati Reds -104 v. Texas Rangers | Top | 0-4 | Loss | -104 | 12 h 30 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Texas 8:05 ET Reds over Rangers- The Cincinnati Reds have lost four of five on their current road trip and now travel to Arlington where they open the favorite where they open a three game inter-league series. Texas is off a series in New York and have won seven of their last eight and eight of their last 10. So, why did the Rangers open the home under-dog here? Because of the Reds starter Johnny Cueto (4-1, 3.21 ERA) that's why. Cueto has allowed only 36 hits in 47.2 innings of work and he is 9-3 in inter-league starts. The numbers just don't add up. So I will take CINCINNATI! | |||||||
06-26-13 | New York Mets v. Chicago White Sox -130 | Top | 3-0 | Loss | -130 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
N.Y. Mets at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET White Sox over Mets- Tonight's game in Chicago pits two starters that have seen better days as the Mets send their free agent 'prize' Shaun Marcum (0-9, 5.76 ERA) up against the White Sox John Danks (1-4, 5.40). Yesterday was the first time in their last nine tries that Chicago was able to win as a favorite and they have dropped 18 of their last 28 overall. Marcum who is 3-0 with a 2.48 ERA against the White Sox hasn't faced Chicago since he was with the Blue Jays in 2010. The White Sox have managed to win 17 of 31 home games and are the side tonight. Take CHICAGO! | |||||||
06-26-13 | Toronto Blue Jays -104 v. Tampa Bay Rays | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 3 h 17 m | Show |
Toronto at Tampa Bay 12:10 ET Blue Jays over Rays- 'We' have posted six straight winning both on and against the Blue Jays entering this contest including the last two wins by Tampa Bay. This afternoon Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey (6-8, 5.15 ERA) gets the nod for Toronto and his difficulties this season have been his inability to keep the ball in the park as he is among the AL leaders in home runs allowed with 17 dingers. The fact that 'Vegas' makes the Blue Jays the favorite here sends me to the visitor. Take TORONTO! | |||||||
06-25-13 | Texas Rangers -129 v. New York Yankees | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -129 | 11 h 25 m | Show |
Texas at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 ET Rangers over Yankees- Two pitchers of Japanese decent face each other Tuesday night in New York as Yu Darvish (7-3, 2.84 ERA) of the Rangers is opposed by New York's Hiroki Kuroda (7-5, 2.78). Both these hurlers have had difficulties posting wins of late as Darvish who leads the majors in strikeouts seeks his first victory in nearly six weeks while Kuroda is has one victory since May 17. Darvish despite hs lack of wins of late has been virtually un-hit-able as he has surrendered just 67 safeties in 101 innings of work. He is 3-1 on the road while posting a 0.76 ERA. Tonight against the injured Yankees the Rangers take advantage. Take TEXAS! | |||||||
06-24-13 | Toronto Blue Jays v. Tampa Bay Rays -108 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 41 m | Show |
Toronto at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Blue Jays- We have been riding the Blue Jays for most of their11 game winning streak including their last four straight as they were our big winner yesterday. But Monday they venture to a spot that they have always had problems. In their last 76 meetings in Tampa Bay the Blue Jays have managed to in win only 25 times less then one of three. Tonight, the Rays send Jeremy Hellickson (5-3,5.50 ERA) up against Toronto's Esmil Rogers (3-2,3.14) who has won two of the Jays 11 straight. Hellickson is 3-2 with a 3.04 ERA in eight career starts against the Jays and will earn another victory tonight. Take TAMPA BAY! | |||||||
06-23-13 | Pittsburgh Pirates v. Los Angeles Angels -132 | Top | 10-9 | Loss | -132 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at L.A. Angels 3:35 ET Angels over Pirates- It is hard to believe that this two teams are where they are on the season! Here are the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates 15 games over .500 at 45-30 and the heavily favored Los Angels Angels at nine games under the breakeven mark at 33-42. Two hurlers who have had their difficulties face each other today as Charlie Morton (1-1, 1.74 ERA) take the mound for the Pirates against the Angles Joe Blanton (1-10, 5.62) and the advantage actually goes to the home club. Here's why. Yes, L.A. Is just 2-12 in Blanton's last 14 starts but the Pirates are only 10-28 in Morton last 28 road starts. Pick your poison and today it's the Angles. Take LOS ANGELES! | |||||||
06-22-13 | Cincinnati Reds v. Arizona Diamondbacks -115 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Arizona 7:15 ET Diamondbacks over Reds- The Cincinnati Reds for some strange reason have had their way against the Diamondbacks in Arizona winning 12 of 14 before last night's 11-5 pounding. Tonight should a great match-up of young arms as the Reds send Mike Leake (7-3, 2.64 ERA) up against Arizona's undefeated Patrick Corbin (9-0, 2.28). Corbin will have the advantage as he is 5-0 with a 1.71 ERA at home and the Diamondbacks are 10-4 in their last 14 at home while Leake has given up 15 runs in 17 innings of career work against the D' Backs. Tonight once again it is ARIZONA! | |||||||
06-21-13 | Oakland A's v. Seattle Mariners -108 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -108 | 14 h 27 m | Show |
Oakland at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over A's- This has got to be bounce-back Friday for the Seattle Mariners who blew an 8-1 lead in Thursday's loss to the Angles and tonight they have the perfect starter to help them get over yesterday's loss. Hisashi Iwakuma (7-2, 2.06 ERA gets the start for Seattle and he has been nothing short of sensational this season allowing only 72 hits in 100 innings of work. The A's have Bartolo Colon (9-2, 2.89) who has had the benefit of a team scoring 6.3 runs per start but they won't score like that tonight. Take MARINERS! | |||||||
06-20-13 | Boston: J Lackey v. Detroit: J Alvarez -123 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
Boston at Detroit 7:10 ET Tigers over Red Sox- A pair of division leaders square off in Detroit as the Tigers host the Red Sox. Boston has the best record in the American League while the Tigers have the best home record in the AL. Boston will send John Lackey (4-5, 3.08 ERA) to the mound against Detroit rookie Jose Alvarez (1-0, 1.50). Lackey is 6-2 lifetime against the Tigers including 4-1 at Comerica Park. This time around it's the Tigers that roar. Take DETROIT! | |||||||
06-19-13 | Washington Nationals -107 v. Philadelphia Phillies | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
Washington at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Nationals over Phillies- These two clubs have both been very disappointing as the season moves on as they neither of them are playing .500 ball. A loss here fro Washington were put them at a season's worst three games under the break even mark. The Nationals send Gio Gonzalez (3-3 3.40 ERA) to the hill and he has received only two runs or fewer in his five game losing streak. Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick (6-4, 3.76) is 1-3 with a 5.19 ERA after a quick start to the year. Take WASHINGTON ! | |||||||
06-18-13 | Kansas City Royals v. Cleveland Indians -118 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
Kansas City at Cleveland 7:05 ET Indians over Royals- This contest pits two hurlers that have been a disappointment from earlier career expectations. Ervin Santana (5-5, 2.74 ERA) is starting to show some consistency allowing only two runs in his last three starts over 22 innings of work while Ubaldo Jimenez (5-4, 4.79) who has allowed two or fewer runs in seven of his last nine starts. He is 3-2 lifetime against the Royals with a 3.38 ERA in five starts while Santana is 3-8 with a 4.33 ERA in 15 starts against the Indians. Take CLEVELAND! | |||||||
06-16-13 | New York Yankees v. Los Angeles Angels -146 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -146 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Angels 3:35 ET Angels over Yankees- The Yankees have now lost a season high five straight games and things do n'ot look like things will get any better as first baseman Mark Teixeira has re-injured his wrist and is out once again. The Angels will send Jered Weaver (1-2, 3.77 ERA) against the Bombers as he has returned after a seven week layoff. The Yankees will counter with C.C. Sabathia (6-5,4.07 ERA) who is 6-8 with a 4.22 ERA in 16 career starts against the Angels whereas Weaver is 6-2 lifetime against New York. Stay with the hot hand...take LOS ANGELES! | |||||||
06-15-13 | Washington Nationals -123 v. Cleveland Indians | Top | 7-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
Washington at Cleveland 7:15 ET Nationals over Indians- We were able to pull out another huge win with the Indians Friday night but today is another day with a different pair of starters and they say pitching is 90% of baseball. If that's so we have a huge advantage here with Jordon Zimmermann (9-3, 2.00) on the mound for Washington while Scott Kazmir (4-3, 5.33) goes for Cleveland. Both these clubs started the season going in different directions but have moved back to the pack. Tonight's even without key players the Nationals get the money. Take WASHINGTON! | |||||||
06-14-13 | Washington Nationals v. Cleveland Indians -135 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Washington at Cleveland 7:05 ET Indians over Nationals- The Indians must be happy to return home after dropping seven straight on the road before bouncing back with two wins over the Rangers in Texas. Two of the major leagues' brightest young arms take the hill as Washington sends Gio Gonzalez (3-3, 3.59 ERA) who is 5-0 with a 0.72 ERA in six career starts against the Indians while the Tribe with start Justin Masterson (8-5, 3.68) who is 5-1 with a 2.36 ERA at home. This is a different Cleveland team...Take INDIANS! | |||||||
06-13-13 | San Francisco: M Cain -107 v. Pittsburgh: C Morton | Top | 10-0 | Win | 100 | 12 h 51 m | Show |
San Francisco at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Giants over Pirates- In recent seasons the Pirates would begin to fold after a quick start and the Giants would start to pick-up the pace and play better baseball. Things appear to have done a turn-around as Pittsburgh has won 20 of their last 30 while San Francisco has lost nine of their last 14 games and 12 of their last 16 on the road. The Giants' Matt Cain (4-3, 5.09 ERA) is back 'on-track' after a slow start coming off one of his best starts of the season allowing only one run against the Diamondbacks. Charlie Morton (2-6, 4.65) is returning from Tommy John surgery and never really has been effective as his 19-37 lifetime record would show. This time it's SAN FRANCISCO! | |||||||
06-10-13 | Los Angeles Angels -122 v. Baltimore Orioles | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -122 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
L.A. Angels at Baltimore 7:05 ET Angels over Orioles- pitching is the key to winning over the long haul in Major League baseball as the 162 game schedule will take it's toll on any staff. The Angels who have dropped seven of their last nine are learning that a strong line-up van take you just so far. LA's ace Jered Weaver (1-1, 3.13 ERA) has been sharp since returning form the disabled list and is 6-3 with a 2.76 career ERA against Baltimore. Veteran Freddy Garcia (2-3, 4.70) gets the start for the Orioles but it's the Angels time. Take LOS ANGELES! | |||||||
06-09-13 | New York Yankees v. Seattle Mariners -140 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -140 | 13 h 3 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Seattle 4:10 ET Mariners over Yankees- I've seen this game over the years as the powerhouse Yankees come out west and face Felix Hernandez (7-4, 2.58 ERA) faces the Yankees here. He has gone 8-3 in his last 11 starts against the Yankees and this are no powerhouse Yankees. New York is 8-2 in David Phelps (4-3, 4.15 ERA just don't get it done here. Take SEATTLE! | |||||||
06-08-13 | Philadelphia Phillies v. Milwaukee Brewers -113 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 7:15 ET Brewers over Phillies- The Milwaukee Brewers have won only one series since the end of April and that was when they took two-of-three from the Phillies last weekend in Philadelphia. The Phillies will be sending one of their lone bright pitching spots to the hill as Kyle Kendrick (6-3, 3.12 ERA) who is 1-3 with a 3.38 ERA lifetime against the Brewers. Milwaukee will counter with Tom Gorzelanny (1-0, 2.01) will start for the home clubs and he is 3-1 with an career ERA of 2.41 against the Phillies. Look for Milwaukee to win another series in the 'rubber' game against Philadelphia. Take the BREWERS! | |||||||
06-07-13 | Atlanta Braves v. Los Angeles Dodgers -111 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 24 m | Show |
Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET Dodgers over Braves- Although the Braves are over 10 games better then the Dodgers record wise they had their five game winning streak stopped yesterday as Los Angeles was able to shutout Atlanta on seven hits while the Dodgers have now won three of their last four. LA's Hyun-Ryu (6-2, 2.89 ERA) has won three straight and six of his last seven decisions and had a no-decision in Atlanta against the Braves in mid-May. The Dodgers have picked up the pace and are the side once again. Take LOS ANGELES! | |||||||
06-06-13 | Texas Rangers v. Boston Red Sox -129 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
Texas at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Rangers- We have had the winner in both games of this series taking Boston in their 17-5 win on Tuesday and then the Rangers last night with their 3-2 victory. Tonight in the 'rubber' game of the series we will have the Red Sox behind Jon Lester (6-2, 3.53 ERA) who has been banged around in his last three starts against Derek Holland (5-2, 2.81) who has had great success against Boston winning five of six decisions with a 2.41 ERA in six starts. Since tonight's it's the RED SOX! | |||||||
06-05-13 | Texas Rangers +111 v. Boston Red Sox | Top | 3-2 | Win | 111 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
Texas at Boston 7:10 ET Rangers over Red Sox- On Tuesday I posted the Red Sox as my lone MLB release and they responded with a huge 17-5 win while pounding 13 extra base hits. Tonight I will cross over to the team that was humiliated and come back with the Rangers who have had decent success at Fenway Park over the years. Texas will start Alexi Ogando (4-2, 3.08 ERA) who has allowed two or fewer runs in seven of his nine starts and defeated Boston in early May allowing one run in six hits in six innings. Tonight. It's the RANGERS! | |||||||
06-03-13 | OAK ATHLETICS v. Milwaukee Brewers -109 | Top | 10-2 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 58 m | Show |
Oakland at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over A's- These two clubs are moving in different directions as the A's have won 14 of their last 16 including three straight home series sweeps while the Milwaukee Brewers were 6-22 in May before winning two-of-three in Philadelphia this weekend. A's starter Tommy Milone (5-5, 4.04 ERA) has been hit for four homers and nine runs in his last 12 innings of work over his last two outings while Marco Estrada (4-3, 4.96) is 2-1 in five home starts. Look for a turn-around here. Take MILWAUKEE! | |||||||
06-02-13 | Boston Red Sox v. New York Yankees -113 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -113 | 13 h 20 m | Show |
Boston at N.Y. Yankees 8:10 ET Yankees over Red Sox- Baseball greatest rivalry continues Sunday night at Yankee Stadium where the Red Sox and Yankees play the rubber game of a three game set. Boston will start the American League ERA leader and undefeated hurler in Clay Buchholz (7-0, 1.73 ERA) and he will face the Yankees most consistent pitcher this season in Hiroki Kuroda (6-3, 2.39) who has allowed two runs or fewer in seven of his last outings. After Saturday's pounding I expect the Yankees to respond with a huge effort at home. Take NEW YORK! | |||||||
06-01-13 | Boston Red Sox v. New York Yankees -115 | Top | 11-1 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
Boston at N.Y. Yankees 7:15 ET Yankees over Red Sox- It almost like the 'old days' as the Red Sox and Yankees are once again battling for first place in the AL East but, the shine of New York superstars is missing as injuries to top name and box office stars have taken some luster off this match-up. Still, it is the New York and Boston at Yankee Stadium and that always draws attention. New York starter Phil Hughes (2-3, 4.97 ERA) has been inconsistent but has pitched well against the Red Sox going 3-1 with a 2.03 ERA last season. The Yankees snapped a five game losing streak with yesterday's win and I expect that to continue tonight. Take NEW YORK! | |||||||
05-31-13 | Washington Nationals -106 v. Atlanta Braves | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show |
Washington at Atlanta 7:30 ET Nationals over Braves- Stephen Strasburg (3-5, 2.49 ERA) has not pitched poorly as he started 1-5 but has receive little team support from his mates. Tonight he is seeking his third straight win against the only team in which he has a losing lifetime record (3-4). Despite these numbers he has only allowed 56 hits in over 72 innings of work this season. After a fast start the Nationals are in position to dropped below .500 if they fail here. If Strasburg is to be their stopper he needs to win here. Take NATIONALS! | |||||||
05-30-13 | Oakland A's -112 v. San Francisco Giants | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -112 | 5 h 16 m | Show |
Oakland at San Francisco 3:45 ET A's over Giants- Don't look now but the 'hottest' team in baseball is the Oakland A's as they have won six straight and 11 of their last 12.The Giants on the other hand are just not playing good baseball having committed 25 errors this month and have had only two quality starts from their starting rotation in their last 15 games. After a quick start Barry Zito (3-3, 4.13 ERA) hasn't won in his last six starts and is 2-4 with a 7.16 ERA in six career starts against the A's. Take OAKLAND! | |||||||
05-29-13 | Washington Nationals v. Baltimore Orioles -111 | Top | 6-9 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
Washington at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Nationals- Two of baseball's hottest pitchers in their respective league face each other in Baltimore tonight as the Orioles host the Washington Nationals. The Nat's with start Jordan Zimmermann (8-2, 1.71 ERA) and the Orioles will counter with Chris Tillman (4-2, 3.68) who is 4-1 in his last six starts while Zimmermann hasn't walked a better in his last three starts. Washington's offense will take a hit tonight as they will be without Bryce Harper who has bursitis in his left knee. This time around it's BALTIMORE! | |||||||
05-28-13 | New York Yankees v. New York Mets -125 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Yankees- The New York Yankees are starting to come back to the field of late as their season long injuries are starting to take their effect. Tonight they will face one of the more dominating pitchers in the National League as Matt Harvey (5-0, 1.93 ERA) tales the hill against the Yankees most effective starter this season in Hiroki Kuroda (6-3, 2.67). Kuraoda is 0-3 with a 6.19 ERA in three starts at Citi Field. Take the METS! | |||||||
05-27-13 | New York Yankees v. New York Mets +102 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 102 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Yankees- The Mets are a tough side to take as they have struggled against the Yankees winning just one of six games last season and the Yankees are the Major league's best interleague record winning 174 and losing 114. The Yankees will send Phil Hughes (2-3, 5.51 ERA) who has had his problems to the mound against Mets Opening Day starter Jonathon Niese (3-5, 4.80) who is 1-1 with a 2.33 ERA lifetime against the Yankees. Tonight in a mild upset it's the METS! | |||||||
05-26-13 | New York Yankees v. Tampa Bay Rays -128 | Top | 3-8 | Win | 100 | 4 h 36 m | Show |
NY Yankees at Tampa Bay 1:40 ET Rays over Yankees- My eyebrow was raised a bit when I saw the first place New York Yankees with their ace C.C. Sabathia (4-3, 3.43 ERA) on the hill were so a heavy underdog to the struggling Rays. The Yankees are 30-12 on a pace to win over 100 games while Tampa Bay who have dropped three straight are 24-24. The Rays are starting Alex Cobb (5-2, 2.73) who is 2-1 with a 2.22 ERA lifetime against the Yankees. C.C. Is 3-6 with a 4.07 ERA at Tropicana Field including a loss earlier this season. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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