Wednesday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
C.C. Sabathia, New York Yankees (13-3, 3.44 ERA)
The Yankees’ hefty lefty picked up where he left off in his return from the DL last week, giving up only one run on four hits and striking out nine in 7 1-3 innings of work versus Cleveland. That win extended Sabathia’s unbeaten streak to nine starts going back to early June.
Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies (14-6, 2.99 ERA)
Hamels was dealt a no-decision in his most recent appearance, failing to tie his career high in wins. The Phillies’ high-priced hurler has been living up to his new contract, however, and hasn’t tasted defeat since August 2. Hamels has struggled with the Mets in the past, posting a career 5-10 record and 4.39 ERA against his NL East rival.
Slumping
Joe Blanton, Los Angeles Dodgers (8-12, 5.12 ERA)
Blanton has struggled since changing coasts, posting a 0-3 mark and 7.71 ERA in four starts for the Dodgers. The former Phillies pitcher hasn’t won a game since July 16 and has allowed 16 earned runs in his last 15 innings of work.
C.J. Wilson, Los Angeles Angels (9-9, 3.83 ERA)
Wilson can’t wait for August to get over. The Angels’ southpaw has just plain sucked this month, going 0-2 with a swollen 8.78 ERA in four August appearances. He gets another shot at the Boston Red Sox Wednesday after allowing six earned runs on eight hits through five innings versus Boston in his most recent outing.
Game of the day: White Sox at Orioles
By Covers.com
Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles might not be content with just grabbing a wild card spot in the American League. The Orioles have won four straight and seven of nine to pull into a tie for the lead in the wild card race and draw within 3 1/2 games of the New York Yankees in the American League East. The team currently in the way of the Baltimore surge is the Chicago White Sox, who are trying to claim a playoff berth of their own.
The White Sox had won six straight before dropping the first two of a four-game set to the Orioles and are still two games up on the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. Chicago suffered a one-run loss in the opener and was held to one hit in seven innings on Tuesday by Chris Tillman, who is one of several players getting another chance and stepping up for Baltimore. Lew Ford is back in the majors for the first time since 2007 and has homered in back-to-back games, while Nate McLouth continues to give the Orioles quality at-bats. The White Sox have lost five in a row on the road.
PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Dylan Axelrod (1-2, 5.63 ERA) vs. Orioles LH Joe Saunders (0-0, -.--)
Axelrod was recalled to take the spot of Gavin Floyd (elbow), who was placed on the disabled list on Monday. Axelrod has made six starts among 10 appearances in various stints for Chicago this season, last making a start at Boston on July 16, when he allowed one run and seven hits over 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision. The 27-year-old owns a 1-2 record with a 4.99 ERA in nine career starts.
Saunders is another player getting a chance for Baltimore. The Orioles acquired the veteran left-hander from Arizona over the weekend. Saunders went 6-10 with a 4.22 ERA in 21 starts for the Diamondbacks but was knocked around for 14 runs and 19 hits in 9 2/3 innings during his last two turns. The Virginia native has plenty of experience in the AL after beginning his career with the Los Angeles Angels and is 4-3 with a 3.63 ERA in eight career starts against Chicago.
TRENDS:
* Under is 3-1-1 in the last five meetings.
* Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Baltimore.
* White Sox are 1-5 in the last six meetings.
UMP TRENDS - Marvin Hudson:
* Under is 7-2 in Hudsons last nine games behind home plate.
* Home team is 13-4 in Hudsons last 17 games behind home plate.
WALK-OFFS:
1. The Orioles are expected to add another veteran left-hander in Randy Wolf, who was released by the Milwaukee Brewers. Wolf would be sent to the bullpen if the deal is completed.
2. Chicago RHP Jake Peavy was a candidate to take Wednesday’s start but is battling an eye infection. He is penciled in for Friday.
3. Baltimore CF Adam Jones matched a career high with his 25th home run on Tuesday. It was the 100th blast of his career.
Hot pitchers
-- Corbin is 3-1, 3.60 in his last five starts.
-- Stults is 3-0, 2.08 in his last four starts.
-- Hamels is 3-0, 1.71 in his last four starts.
-- Harvey is 1-1, 1.83 in his last three starts.
-- Samardzija has a 3.12 RA in his last four starts.
-- Happ is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts.
-- Sabathia is 4-0, 3.86 in his last six outings.
-- Cobb is 4-0, 3.03 in his last five starts.
-- Harrison is 2-1, 1.19 in his last three outings.
-- Vargas is 6-1, 2.86 in his last nine starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Blanton is 0-3, 10.05 in his last three starts.
-- Pomeranz is 0-4, 6.82 in his last eight starts.
-- Latos is 0-1, 7.62 in his last couple starts.
-- Hanson is 0-1, 6.55 in two starts since coming off the DL.
-- Kelly is 2-4, 5.35 in his last six starts, but pitched well in long relief since.
-- WRodriguez is 0-4, 5.33 in his last four starts.
-- Detwiler is 1-2, 5.63 in his last three starts.
-- Turner has a 6.87 RA in his four starts this season.
-- Fiers is 1-2, 9.88 in his last three starts.
-- Zito is 2-2, 6.15 in his last six starts.
-- Keuchel is 0-6, 8.42 in his last eight.
-- Blackley is 1-1, 5.64 in his last four starts.
-- Indians are 0-5 in Kluber's starts (0-2, 7.61) this season.
-- Saunders is making his Oriole debut; he was 1-4, 6.90 in his last five starts for Arizona.
-- Axelrod is 0-1, 5.91 in six starts, last of which was July 16.
-- ASanchez is 1-2, 8.40 in his last three starts.
-- BChen is 2-2, 4.96 in his last six outings.
-- Deduno is 1-2, 6.55 in his last four starts.
-- Wilson is 0-3, 9.18 in his last six starts.
-- Stewart allowed six runs in 5.2 IP in losing his only '12 start, on June 18 when he pitched for the White Sox.
Hot Teams
-- Phillies won four of their last five games.
-- Cardinals won seven of their last ten games.
-- Brewers won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Colorado won 12 of its last 16 games.
-- Giants won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Cincinnati won 13 of its last 19 games.
-- San Diego won eight of its last nine games, allowing 18 runs.
-- Oakland won ten of its last twelve games.
-- White Sox won six of their last eight games.
-- Orioles won 12 of their last 15 home games.
-- Detroit won five of its last seven games.
-- Rangers won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Mariners won ten of their last thirteen games.
Cold Teams
-- Mets lost six of their last nine games.
-- Pirates lost 13 of their last 19 games.
-- Marlins lost four of their last six games.
-- Washington lost its last five games scoring six runs.
-- Cubs lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Astros lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- Dodgers lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Arizona lost ten of its last thirteen home games.
-- Braves lost seven of their last eleven games.
-- Indians lost 12 of their last 13 games.
-- Toronto lost 11 of its last 13 games.
-- Bronx Bombers are 4-6 in their last ten games.
-- Royals lost four of their last six games.
-- Tampa Bay lost its last four games, outscored 16-11.
-- Twins lost 15 of their last 18 games.
-- Boston lost five of its last seven road games.
-- Angels lost four of their last five home games.
Totals
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Philly's last six games.
-- Four of last six Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 16 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
CINCINNATI vs. ARIZONA
Cincinnati is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
ATLANTA vs. SAN DIEGO
Atlanta is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Atlanta's last 24 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Diego is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Atlanta
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets
OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games at home
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 22 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Chi Cubs's last 22 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
SAN FRANCISCO vs. HOUSTON
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Seattle's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
BOSTON vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Boston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Boston
LA Angels are 7-15 SU in their last 22 games when playing Boston
LA DODGERS (69 - 61) at COLORADO (53 - 75) - 3:10 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 27-33 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-36 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-28 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-11 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
COLORADO is 49-72 (-27.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-29 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 53-75 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 88-120 (-33.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-71 (-24.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-81 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-42 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-75 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 2-11 (-8.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
COLORADO is 28-39 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-6 (+4.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)
JOE BLANTON vs. COLORADO since 1997
BLANTON is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.71 and a WHIP of 1.558.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)
DREW POMERANZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.84 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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CINCINNATI (79 - 52) at ARIZONA (64 - 66) - 3:40 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 32-44 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 19-29 (-13.3 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 24-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 17-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 45-26 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 28-12 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CINCINNATI is 79-52 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 603-679 (+56.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 32-14 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 79-52 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 64-66 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-33 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 3-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games in August games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-66 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 39-43 (-8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 13-21 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 6-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-2 (+1.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)
MAT LATOS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LATOS is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)
PAT CORBIN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
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ATLANTA (74 - 56) at SAN DIEGO (60 - 71) - 6:35 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. ERIC STULTS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 60-71 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-10 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 52-47 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 60-71 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-44 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 74-56 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 38-27 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 72-55 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 46-28 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 22-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HANSON is 17-7 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HANSON is 14-3 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
HANSON is 17-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HANSON is 13-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
HANSON is 16-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HANSON is 13-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 76-107 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-75 (-17.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-2 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.0 Units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HANSON is 4-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.01 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
ERIC STULTS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STULTS is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.868.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
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NY METS (60 - 69) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 68) - 7:05 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 56-67 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 32-47 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 7-13 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
NY METS are 73-72 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 61-65 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-25 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-45 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-38 (-17.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 61-68 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-36 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-4 (+8.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
12 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+10.9 Units)
MATT HARVEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
COLE HAMELS vs. NY METS since 1997
HAMELS is 5-10 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 7-13 (-11.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-11. (-5.6 units)
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ST LOUIS (71 - 58) at PITTSBURGH (69 - 60) - 7:05 PM
JOE KELLY (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 18-27 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 65-54 (+18.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-23 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-60 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 461-436 (+54.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 49-45 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 312-330 (+41.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 68-60 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-18 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 123-87 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 41-28 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-38 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
RODRIGUEZ is 8-18 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
RODRIGUEZ is 8-18 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
RODRIGUEZ is 4-13 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-7 (+3.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)
JOE KELLY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 6-11 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 8-12 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+2.9 units)
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WASHINGTON (77 - 51) at MIAMI (59 - 71) - 7:10 PM
ROSS DETWILER (L) vs. JACOB TURNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 79-61 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 318-352 (+42.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 77-51 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 67-45 (+26.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-27 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-22 (+15.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 69-59 (+18.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 74-51 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-33 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 53-34 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETWILER is 8-1 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 61-78 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 9-22 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 58-69 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 44-60 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 28-45 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI is 59-71 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 11-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 1-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-7 (+0.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)
ROSS DETWILER vs. MIAMI since 1997
DETWILER is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
JACOB TURNER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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MILWAUKEE (61 - 67) at CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 79) - 8:05 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 23-39 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-67 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-26 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-50 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-34 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-67 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-23 (+25.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-79 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-49 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 908-990 (-176.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-40 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-79 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 666-623 (-142.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 6-20 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 12-3 (+8.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.7 Units)
MICHAEL FIERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (72 - 57) at HOUSTON (40 - 89) - 8:05 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 62-65 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-14 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-14 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-57 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-29 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 189-171 (+33.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in August games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-57 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 45-30 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ZITO is 66-38 (+31.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 40-88 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 40-88 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 29-60 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 25-62 (-29.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 43-99 (-39.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 2-21 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-1 (+4.9 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
BARRY ZITO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ZITO is 3-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.8 units)
DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
TORONTO (57 - 71) at NY YANKEES (75 - 54) - 1:05 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 57-71 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 26-44 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 35-53 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 69-29 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 164-103 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 62-35 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SABATHIA is 49-18 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-6 (+0.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)
J.A. HAPP vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAPP is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
C.C. SABATHIA vs. TORONTO since 1997
SABATHIA is 13-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.042.
His team's record is 13-4 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-7.1 units)
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OAKLAND (71 - 57) at CLEVELAND (55 - 74) - 7:05 PM
TRAVIS BLACKLEY (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 65-53 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 102-97 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 71-57 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 32-30 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 260-191 (+65.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 65-54 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 49-36 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 48-33 (+21.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 41-29 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 55-74 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-21 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CLEVELAND is 52-70 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-29 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-2 (+3.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)
TRAVIS BLACKLEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BLACKLEY is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 31.50 and a WHIP of 5.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
COREY KLUBER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KLUBER is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (71 - 57) at BALTIMORE (71 - 57) - 7:05 PM
DYLAN AXELROD (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-1 (+4.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
DYLAN AXELROD vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
JOE SAUNDERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SAUNDERS is 4-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.5 units)
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TAMPA BAY (70 - 59) at TEXAS (77 - 52) - 7:05 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 133-84 (+20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HARRISON is 23-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 11-2 (+12.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-29 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 70-63 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 47-34 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-8 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 42-35 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HARRISON is 0-7 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+0.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
ALEX COBB vs. TEXAS since 1997
COBB is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
MATT HARRISON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HARRISON is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)
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DETROIT (69 - 59) at KANSAS CITY (57 - 71) - 8:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. BRUCE CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 65-56 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-39 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 69-59 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 6-13 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
SANCHEZ is 24-32 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SANCHEZ is 23-31 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SANCHEZ is 16-27 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-34 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-11 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-43 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHEN is 11-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
CHEN is 22-13 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHEN is 12-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CHEN is 52-36 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
CHEN is 22-13 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 77-40 (+23.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 242-354 (-99.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-2 (+2.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.
BRUCE CHEN vs. DETROIT since 1997
CHEN is 4-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.413.
His team's record is 6-7 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-4. (+5.0 units)
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SEATTLE (63 - 67) at MINNESOTA (52 - 77) - 8:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. SAM DEDUNO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 60-60 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 45-45 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 16-3 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 63-67 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
VARGAS is 16-12 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 13-8 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 115-177 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-82 (-31.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-39 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-21 (-11.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-39 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-39 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-55 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-28 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-1 (+6.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)
JASON VARGAS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VARGAS is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)
SAM DEDUNO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DEDUNO is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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BOSTON (62 - 68) at LA ANGELS (67 - 62) - 10:05 PM
ZACH STEWART (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)
ZACH STEWART vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
STEWART is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 10.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
C.J. WILSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
WILSON is 4-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)
National League
LA Dodgers at Colorado
Blanton: LA Dodgers 38-29 SU in road games
Pomeranz: Colorado 13-29 SU in day games
Cincinnati at Arizona
Latos: Cincinnati 58-31 SU as a favorite of -110 or higher
Corbin: Arizona 9-19 SU at home after having lost 4 or 5 of 6
Atlanta at San Diego
Hanson: 17-7 TSR in all games
Stults: San Diego 21-43 SU after 2 or more unders
NY Mets at Philadelphia
Harvey: NY Mets 17-8 SU after 2 games where the bullpen gave up no runs
Hamels: Philadelphia 8-15 SU after having won 3 of their last 4
St. Louis at Pittsburgh
Kelly: ST Louis 3-11 SU after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8
Rodriguez: Pittsburgh 12-3 SU at home after scoring 8 runs or more
Washington at Miami
Detwiler: Washington 17-5 SU when the total is 8.5 to 10
Turner: Miami 9-22 SU in home games in August
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs
Fiers: Milwaukee 77-37 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175
Samardzija: Chicago Cubs 6-20 SU in August
San Francisco at Houston
Zito: San Francisco 11-3 SU in road games in August
Keuchel: Houston 8-42 SU in the second half of the season
American League
Toronto at NY Yankees
Happ: Toronto 1-11 SU after 7 or more consecutive road games
Sabathia: 71-21 TSR as a favorite of -175 to -250
Oakland at Cleveland
Blackley: Oakland 21-7 SU after having won 4 of their last 5
Kluber: Cleveland 2-12 SU after 4 or more consecutive unders
Chicago White Sox at Baltimore
Axelrod: CHI White Sox 2-6 SU after a loss by 6 runs or more
Gonzalez: Baltimore 5-1 SU after shutting out their opponent
Tampa Bay at Texas
Cobb: Tampa Bay 11-2 SU as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Harrison: Texas 15-25 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Detroit at Kansas City
Sanchez: Detroit 6-13 SU as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Chen: 12-5 TSR in August games
Seattle at Minnesota
Vargas: Seattle 24-15 SU against AL Central opponents
Deduno: Minnesota 9-21 SU at home when the total is 8 to 8.5
Boston at LA Angels
Lester: Boston 7-17 SU against AL West opponents
Wilson: LA Angels 51-40 SU in night games
Diamond Trends - Wednesday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Mariners are 0-12 since July 08, 2011 on the road when they won the last time they faced this starting pitcher at least 10 days ago for a net profit of $975 when playing against.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Rockies are 14-0 OU since May 12, 2011 when playing a day game when they blew a lead in their starter’s last start and lost, if they are facing a pitcher with an ERA under 5.75 for a net profit of $1400 when playing the over.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Yankees are 15-0 since August 18, 2009 when CC Sabathia starts with a total over 7 after more strike outs than hits allowed on the road for a net profit of $1505.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Rangers are 9-0 since August 2011 at home when their starter went at least eight innings in his last start.
The Rangers are 8-0 since April 09, 2011 when Matt Harrison starts after more strike outs than hits allowed and they won in his previous start for a net profit of $825.