Wednesday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
STREAKING
Ben Sheets, Atlanta Braves (3-0, 0.50 ERA)
Sheets allowed one run on six hits and struck out four over six innings of a 6-1 win over the Phillies on Friday night. The 34-year-old is now 3-0 with a miniscule 0.50 ERA in three starts since the Braves signed him in early in July. His next start is at home against Miami.
Carlos Villanueva, Toronto Blue Jays (6-0, 2.92 ERA)
Villanueva squandered two runs on four hits and struck out three over five innings as he ran his record to 6-0 in an 8-3 win over the Tigers on Friday night. The righty has been a saving grace to the depleted Jays’ rotation and carries a respectable 2.92 ERA into his next start in Seattle.
SLUMPING
Yu Darvish, Texas Rangers (11-7, 4.05 ERA)
Darvish was knocked around for six runs (five earned) on eight hits over 6 1/3 innings of a 9-5 loss to the White Sox on Friday. The All-Star has taken the loss in three of his last four starts and surrendered 14 earned runs in his last three outings. He takes the hill at home against the Angels next time out.
Travis Wood, Chicago Cubs (4-6, 4.98 ERA)
Wood was shelled again Friday, allowing eight runs over five innings to the Cardinals. The lefty has been wretched in his last three outings, yielding 22 earned runs in just 15 2/3 innings to push his ERA to 7.36 in July. He draws the Pirates in his next start.
MLB: Streaks, Tips, Notes
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
When the Pittsburgh Pirates close this three game set at Wrigley Field they'll be feeling pretty good about their chances. The Bucs third in the N.L. with 116 long-ball including a whopping 73 in road games get to swing away at Cubbies Travis Wood (4-6, 4.98 ERA) offerings. The Chicago hurler roughed up for 5 yard-ball in his last start has surrendered 9 jacks his last three trips to the mound in posting an 0-3 record with a sky-high 12.64 ERA. Woods has not faced Pirates this season but judging by his last two starts vs Pittsburgh it's going to be a short afternoon for the left-hander. Woods lasted just 2 2/3 and 3 1/3 innings in two losses last year giving up 10 runs. Bucs hammer home the point in the finale as they notch they're 7th series win in 8 tries at Wrigley Field.
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants behind a solid seven innings of one run ball from Tim Lincecum knotted up this four game set vs Mets at one each. Giants now look to gain the series edge pitting Matt Cain (10-3, 2.80) against Jon Niese (7-5, 3.86 ERA). Cain 1-0 in July over 4 starts (2-2 TSR) is on a 4-0 team start stretch vs Mets allowing just 18 hits, 5 runs over 26 1/3 innings. Niese off a 6 inning 6 run loss to the D-Backs is 1-2 over five July starts (1-4 TSR) and 0-1 in two career starts vs Giants (0-2 TSR). Tough spot for the Metropolitans as they're on a 2-5 slide in Niese's last seven road starts, 0-5 skid with the lefty facing an N.L. West opponent and the Met left-hander is just 3-8 in his last eleven August starts.
Hot pitchers
-- Fiers is 3-2, 0.95 in his last seven starts.
-- Karstens is 3-0, 2.65 in his last five starts.
-- Fife is 0-0, 1.46 in two starts for the Dodgers.
-- Jackson is 1-1, 0.64 in his last couple starts.
-- Sheets is 3-0, 0.50 in his first three starts for Atlanta.
-- Arroyo is 3-1, 2.64 in his last five starts.
-- Westbrook is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- Hughes is 1-1, 2.91 in his last three starts.
-- Diamond is 4-1, 3.27 in his last six starts.
-- Richards is 1-1, 3.00 in his last couple starts.
-- McAllister is 1-1, 3.15 in his last three starts.
-- Beavan is 3-0, 3.05 in his last three outings.
-- Villanueva is 4-0, 1.93 in his last four starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Lyles is 0-3, 8.16 in his last five starts.
-- Wood is 0-3, 13.21 in his last three starts.
-- Corbin is 1-3, 5.40 in his last four starts, last of which was May 21.
-- Worley is 1-2, 6.43 in his last five starts.
-- LeBlanc is 18-23, 4.37 in 52 career starts with San Diego; he is 1-1, 1.15 in 15.2 IP for Miami this year, in 11 games.
-- KWells is 1-2, 5.57 in his last four starts.
-- Pomeranz is 0-3, 10.13 in his last three starts.
-- Cain is 1-1, 4.72 in his last five starts.
-- Mets lost last four Niese starts (0-2, 6.33).
-- Britton has a 5.74 RA in three starts for Baltimore.
-- Peavy is 1-2, 5.40 in his last three starts.
-- Parker has a 6.46 RA in his last four starts.
-- Cobb is 1-4, 6.08 in his last five starts.
-- Cook is 0-3, 5.79 in his last four starts.
-- Porcello is 1-1, 5.40 in his last four.
-- Darvish is 2-3, 5.88 in his last five starts.
-- Mendoza is 1-3, 4.38 in his last four starts.
Hot Teams
-- Washington won eight of its last ten games.
-- Reds won 11 of their last 12 games.
-- Braves won ten of their last twelve home games.
-- Padres are 16-11 in their last 27 games.
-- Pittsburgh is 10-4 in its last fourteen games overall.
-- Cubs won ten of last 14 games at Wrigley.
-- Cardinals won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Arizona won four of its last five games.
-- Orioles won their last three games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Red Sox won their last four games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Minnesota won four of its last five games.
-- White Sox won six of their last eight games.
-- Angels won six of their last nine games.
-- A's won 19 of their last 24 games.
-- Tampa Bay is 7-4 in last 11 on road.
-- Mariners won nine of their last eleven games.
Cold Teams
-- Marlins lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Phillies lost three of their last four games.
-- Astros lost 28 of their last 31 games.
-- Brewers lost nine of their last 12.
-- Rockies lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Dodgers lost last two nights, 7-2/8-2.
-- Mets lost 15 of their last 19 games.
-- San Francisco lost five of last six.
-- Bronx lost eight of its last 11 games.
-- Detroit lost six of its last eight games.
-- Rangers are 4-8 in their last 12 games.
-- Kansas City lost five of its last six games.
-- Indians lost their last four games, outscored 36-9.
-- Toronto is 6-8 in its last 14 games.
Totals
-- Eight of last eleven Philly games went over the total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Miami games stayed under.
-- 12 of last 17 San Diego games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-4 in Cubs' last sixteen games.
-- Over is 11-4 in Houston's last 15 games, 7-2 in Brewers' last nine.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Colorado games.
-- 10 of last 13 Dodger games went over the total.
-- Over is 15-8-2 in Mets' last 25 games, 9-5 in Giants' last 14.
-- Ten of last fourteen Baltimore games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Detroit games.
-- 19 of last 25 Texas games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-2-2 in Kansas City's last ten games.
-- Eight of last ten Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Eleven of last fifteen Tampa Bay games stayed under.
-- Under is 25-9 in last thirty-four Seattle games.
Umpires
-- Phil-Wsh-- Underdogs won four of last five TBarrett games.
-- Mia-Atl-- Five of last six West games stayed under total.
-- SD-Cin-- Last five Hallion games all went over the total.
-- Pitt-Chi-- Underdogs won six of last eight BWelke games.
-- Hst-Mil-- Eight of last nine Bell games stayed under.
-- StL-Col-- Favorites won last 10 games with Demuth behind plate.
-- Az-LA-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Cuzzi games.
-- NY-SF-- Favorites won last eight games with Scott behind dish.
-- Blt-NY-- Six of last eight Porter games went over the total.
-- Det-Bos-- Six of last eight Layne games tayed under total.
-- LA-Tex-- Seven of last nine Hoye games went over the total.
-- Cle-KC-- Last three Everitt games went over the total.
-- Chi-Min-- Last six Culbreth games stayed under the total.
-- TB-A's-- Eight of last ten Conroy games went over total.
-- Tor-Sea-- Over is 8-4-2 in last fourteen Randazzo games.
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BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 15 games
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
Chi White Sox are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi White Sox's last 14 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 14 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Houston's last 17 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 19 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi Cubs's last 19 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
Arizona is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games at home
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
SAN DIEGO vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
DETROIT vs. BOSTON
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Detroit
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 13 of LA Angels's last 18 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Texas is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
ST. LOUIS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of St. Louis's last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Colorado's last 22 games
Colorado is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
TORONTO vs. SEATTLE
Toronto is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 13 games
Seattle is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
NY METS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
NY Mets are 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
Looks like the other trends I post are down for the day, if they show up I will post them.
Diamond Trends - Wednesday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Yankees are 10-0 since April 09, 2011 when playing a day game after a loss in which they allowed 12+ hits for a net profit of $1070.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Braves are 0-12-2 OU since May 17, 2011 as a 140+ favorite when they are off a win in which they came back from a deficit and score in more than one inning in a night game for a net profit of $1200 when playing the under.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Mets are 11-0 OU since June 25, 2011 when Jon Niese starts as a dog after his team lost the last time he started for a net profit of $1100 when playing the over.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Dodgers are 12-0 (2.3 rpg) since April 18, 2010 at home after a 5+ run loss and it is the last game of a series.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Pirates are 5-0 since April 23, 2011 when Jeff Karstens starts after giving up 2 or more home runs for a net profit of $545.
The Astros are 0-15 since June 05, 2011 when Jordan Lyles starts as a road dog for a net profit of $1500 when playing against.
What Bettors Need to Know: Marlins at Braves
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Miami Marlins (47-56) at Atlanta Braves (59-44)
Atlanta and Miami moved in opposite directions in the hours leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline. The streaking Braves acquired help for their starting rotation and bench, while the sinking Marlins traded away more pieces of a team that is nine games below .500. Atlanta won its seventh in a row Tuesday while handing Miami its 10th loss in its past 13 contests. The Braves have won the first two games of the series and are a season-best 15 games above .500.
Miami gives left-hander Wade LeBlanc his first start of the season in the third game of the four-game series. LeBlanc replaces disappointing starter Carlos Zambrano, who has been sent to the bullpen. The Braves counter with Ben Sheets, who has provided three stellar starts in his return to the big leagues.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Miami LH Wade LeBlanc (1-1, 1.15 ERA) vs. Atlanta RH Ben Sheets (3-0, 0.50).
LeBlanc started 16 games for Triple-A New Orleans this season, going 5-5 with a 3.74 ERA. He made 52 starts for San Diego from 2008-2011. LeBlanc’s longest relief stint is a three-inning effort July 7 at St. Louis. He tossed one inning of hitless relief in his last appearance Sunday against the Padres.
Sheets allowed his first run in his last start, but didn't surrender another while limiting Phillies to six hits in six innings. Sheets, who missed all of 2009 and 2011 with injuries, has struck out 15 hitters in 18 innings with just five walks.
WALK-OFFS
1. Atlanta P Paul Maholm, acquired along with OF Reed Johnson from the Cubs early Tuesday morning, will start Saturday against Houston. Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez said Tuesday afternoon Johnson may start for either Jason Heyward or Michael Bourn on Wednesday.
2. Miami shipped P Edward Mujica and former starting 1B Gaby Sanchez out in separate deals on Tuesday.
3. Atlanta P Tommy Hanson, who has struggled with his control recently, was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lower back. Kris Medlen, who started Tuesday’s game, will take Hanson’s place in the rotation.
BETTING TRENDS
- The Marlins are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- The Braves are 7-0 in their last seven games as a favorite.
- Atlanta is 11-1 in its last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
- The under is 7-1-1 in Florida’s last nine games as a road underdog.
National League
Houston at Milwaukee
Lyles: Houston 7-35 SU as an underdog of +150 or higher
Fiers: Milwaukee 43-8 SU as a favorite of -200 or higher
Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs
Karstens: Pittsburgh 15-6 SU off 5+ road games
Wood: Cubs 31-62 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Arizona at LA Dodgers
Corbin: Arizona 15-3 SU after scoring 8+ runs
Fife: Dodgers 13-21 SU at home off BB losses
Philadelphia at Washington
Worley: Philadelphia 8-16 SU off 3+ division games
Jackson: Washington 35-20 SU as a favorite of -150 or less
Miami at Atlanta
LeBlanc: Miami 12-27 SU as an underdog
Sheets: Atlanta 17-6 SU off a win by 4+ runs
San Diego at Cincinnati
Wells: San Diego 15-30 SU after the bullpen allowed 0 runs
Arroyo: Cincinnati 19-7 SU in the second half of the season
St. Louis at Colorado
Westbrook: St. Louis 16-5 SU away off a combined score of 15+ runs
Pomeranz: Colorado 8-24 SU as a home underdog
NY Mets at San Francisco
Niese: Mets 7-18 SU in the second half of the season
Cain: San Francisco 26-9 SU as a home favorite
American League
Baltimore at NY Yankees
Britton: 10-0 TSR pitching off BB team wins
Hughes: Yankees 0-6 SU off a division loss as a favorite of -150 or higher
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
Peavy: 20-6 Over away on Wednesdays
Diamond: Minnesota 0-10 SU at home after having 0 extra-base hits
Tampa Bay at Oakland
Cobb: Tampa Bay 19-8 Over away after allowing 1 or 0 runs
Parker: Oakland 19-5 SU in the second half of the season
Detroit at Boston
Porcello: 17-9 TSR in road games
Cook: 5-14 TSR at home pitching off 3+ team wins
LA Angels at Texas
Richards: Angels 15-21 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Darvish: Texas 23-4 SU at home off BB losses
Cleveland at Kansas City
McAllister: Cleveland 20-13 SU away after losing 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Mendoza: Kansas City 12-20 SU at home vs. right-handed starters
Toronto at Seattle
Villanueva: Toronto 14-28 SU off BB road games
Beavan: 8-1 TSR pitching off a team win