Tuesday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
Streaking
Johnny Cueto (5-1, 3.25 ERA), Cincinnati Reds
The Reds righty has been simply magic during the club's recent hot streak. Cueto has won four straight starts and hasn’t tasted defeat since April 24. He’s allowed just three runs in his last four outings, most recently going six innings, allowing just three hits, in an 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Even more impressive is the fact that Cueto is missing his slider due to a blister on his right hand. He is expected to be back at full strength against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday.
Nick Blackburn (6-1, 4.28 ERA), Minnesota Twins
The Twins right-hander has won five starts in a row heading into Tuesday. Blackburn hasn’t lost since April 11 and is coming off a strong showing against the dangerous New York Yankees lineup, allowing just two runs through seven innings in an 8-2 victory last Thursday. Not only is Blackburn getting the job done but Minnesota’s lineup is backing him up, scoring 57 runs over his nine starts this season – the most for any pitcher in the majors.
Slumping
Brian Matusz (2-5, 5.76 ERA), Baltimore Orioles
Matusz’s last win came way back on April 18 against the Oakland A’s. Since then, the lefty has gone 0-5 in his last seven starts and is coming off a rough couple outings heading into Tuesday’s date with the Yankees. Matusz lasted just over two innings, giving up seven runs on May 20, then served up six runs in five innings against Oakland last Wednesday. He did, however, settle down in that outing and could be turning things around.
Wade LeBlanc (2-3, 3.71 ERA), San Diego Padres
LeBlanc’s command has been off and on since joining the Big League club in 2010. In his last start, the left-hander gave up four runs including two home runs on nine hits in just over five innings of work. The start before that, he was rocked for eight runs in just three innings, serving up two dingers. He hasn’t won since an eight-hit shutout on April 29 and had a 5.81 ERA in May, despite starting the month strong.
"I think more than anything it was the lack of not getting the ball in good spots," Padres manager Bud Black told MLB.com following LeBlanc’s latest outing. "Today I saw the ball elevated more than I have all year. There was not enough quality strikes down in the strike zone."
Tuesday's MLB Tip Sheet
By Brian Edwards
**Phillies at Braves**
Many, including me, left Atlanta (29-22, +360) for dead when it endured a brutal nine-game losing streak in April. But that’s why you can’t bury teams that early in the year. With the Braves winning 16 of their last 20 games, they have taken sole possession of first place in the National League East. Bobby Cox's club won a 9-3 decision over the Phillies in Monday's series opener to take a one-half game lead over its division rivals from the City of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia (28-22, -279) had scored just seven combined runs during a miserable eight-game stretch before Monday’s 9-3 loss. The Phillies did manage to take two of three from the Marlins in South Florida over the weekend thanks to brilliant pitching from Roy Halladay and Kyle Kendrick. Halladay threw a perfect game in Saturday’s 1-0 win, while Kendrick worked six strong innings in Friday’s 3-2 victory.
Tim Hudson (5-1 record, 2.24 ERA) will get the starting nod for the Braves, who are 17-6 in their home games at Turner Field. Hudson worked just four innings of his last outing, a win at Florida that went to a rain delay after the Auburn product had thrown 70 pitches. Hudson went 4-0 with a 1.59 ERA in six starts during the month of May.
Hudson is 2-1 with a 1.74 ERA in three home starts this year. However, the veteran right-hander is 4-7 with a 3.75 ERA in 16 lifetime assignments against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard has five homers and a .361 batting average in 36 career at-bats against Hudson. Jayson Werth is 6-for-15 (.400) vs. Hudson, while Raul Ibanez has a .326 average in 36 lifetime at-bats against him.
Cole Hamels (5-3, 3.82) owns an 8-4 record and 4.02 ERA 15 career starts against Atlanta. The left-hander beat the Braves at home back on May 9. Hamels is 2-2 with a 4.80 ERA in five road outings this season. After a rough April, Hamels returned form during the month of May with a 3-1 record and 2.45 ERA.
Chipper Jones has feasted on Hamels from the right side of the plate. Jones is 9-for-22 against the young southpaw with four doubles, two homers and a .409 batting average. Brian McCann is hitting .344 versus Hamels in 32 at-bats with five doubles and one homer. Yunel Escobar has struggled mightily against Hamels with just one double to show for 16 at-bats for a .063 average.
Atlanta is 9-8 against southpaws, while the Phillies are 15-12 on the road.
The ‘under’ is 26-23 overall for the Braves, 10-10 in their home games.
The ‘under’ had hit in six consecutive Philadelphia games before Monday's loss went 'over' the total. For the season, the Phillies have watched the ‘under’ go 28-21 overall, 15-12 in their road games.
The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.
**Rockies at Giants**
San Francisco (27-23, -28) is 18-10 at home after dropping Monday’s series opener by a 4-0 count against the Rockies.
Colorado (27-24, +9) is still in fourth place in the NL West, but it is right in the thick of this loop that’s currently being led by the surprise Padres.
San Francisco LHP Barry Zito (6-2, 2.94) owns a 5-2 record and 2.00 ERA in 12 career starts against division-rival Coloroado. The veteran lefty is 4-1 with a 3.12 ERA in six home starts in 2010.
Jason Hammel (2-3, 6.93) will toe the rubber for the Rockies, who took an 11-15 road record into Monday’s series opener by the Bay. Hammel is 0-2 with a 3.52 ERA in 23 career innings against San Francisco.
Hammel has been horrible on the road this season, going 0-2 with an 8.80 ERA in three starts.
Colorado has a 7-8 record in 15 games against left-handed starters.
The ‘under’ is 28-21 overall for the Rockies, 14-11 in their road games. Meanwhile, the Giants have watched the ‘under’ go 26-23 overall, 16-12 in their home outings.
**Angels at Royals**
Los Angeles (26-27, -138) had limped to a 10-14 road ledger, but it did capture a 7-1 win at Kansas City on Monday.
Kansas City (21-31, -247) has a 9-15 home record after losing Monday's series opener to the Angels.
L.A. RHP Joel Pineiro (3-5, 4.95) has a 4-3 record and 3.88 lifetime ERA against Kansas City. Peneiro has been awful for the Ha1os in four road starts this year, going 1-3 with 9.78 ERA.
Kansas City RHP Brian Bannister (4-3, 4.70) is 3-0 with a 3.72 ERA in his last three outings. For the season, Bannister is 3-1 with a 3.41 ERA in five home assignments.
The Halos are 19-16 against righties, while the Royals are 18-23 versus right-handed pitching.
The Royals have watched the ‘over’ go 26-24 overall, 13-11 in their home games.
The ‘over’ is 27-25 overall for the Angels, 12-12 in their road games.
**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**
White Sox LHP Mark Buehrle has an 11-4 record and 3.07 career ERA against Tuesday’s foe, Texas.
Boston RHP John Lackey has always done outstanding work against the A’s, his division rivals from his days with the Angels. Lackey owns a 16-4 record and 2.76 ERA against Oakland, which play Tuesday at Fenway Park against the Red Sox.
Cincinnati RHP Johnny Cueto will get the ball against St. Louis on Tuesday. Cueto has been marvelous recently, posting a 3-0 record and 1.42 ERA his last three times on the mound.
The ‘over’ is an MLB-best 39-15 in Arizona games. On the flip side, the ‘under’ is an MLB-best 32-17 overall for Baltimore.
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MLB RoundUp For 6/1
By Dan Bebe
National League
Cubs (-165) @ Pirates with a total of 8.5
No sense getting bogged down with player numbers in this one. Lilly has faced Pittsburgh twice already this season, and he really hasn't been that impressive, allowing 4 runs in 6 innings, then 3 over 7 frames. And, he's coming off a lights-out start against the Dodgers that drew ire from normally quiet Casey Blake, who claims that Lilly was setting up a few inches in front of the pitching rubber. The eyes are going to be on Lilly's feet, and to me, that's like asking a golfer if he breathes in or out on his backswing - it messes with a guy's focus, and I'm tempted to say that Lilly doesn't pitch that well. Karstens is an ugly son of a gun, and he's alternated good and bad starts this year, so he's due for a poor one. Probably a pass here, though it's Pittsburgh or nothing if you feel you must play it.
Brewers @ Marlins (-155) with a total of 9
Rickie Weeks is 4-for-5 with a HR and 2 RBI off Nolasco;
Dan Uggla is 5-for-13 with a HR and an RBI off Bush.
The career numbers for the pitchers don't really match the career numbers of the batters against these pitchers. Bush is 2-3 with a 5.70 ERA against the Fish lifetime, and Nolasco is 0-1 with a 11.81 ERA against Milwaukee, but truthfully, the two batters listed above (Weeks, Uggla) are the only guys with any true success in this match-up. It's a bit of a head-scratcher. I like Nolasco as a starter, and Bush is a chump, but I can't in good conscience lay -155 on a guy with a career ERA near 12 against this opponent. It's almost like sacrilege for me, a player-matchup guy.
Phillies @ Braves (-144) with a total of 7.5
Ryan Howard was 12-for-34 with 5 HR and 10 RBI off Hudson since '05, before this year;
Shane Victorino was 8-for-25 with 2 HR and 6 RBI off Hudson before 2010;
Jayson Werth was 4-for-12 with 3 RBI off Hudson before 2010;
Gregor Blanco is 4-for-11 off Hamels;
Melky Cabrera was 3-for-6 off Hamels prior to 2010;
Chipper Jones was 9-for-22 with 2 HR and 6 RBI off Hamels before this year;
Brian McCann was 11-for-30 with a HR and 10 RBI off Hamels before 2010.
This isn't a rematch, but both guys have made a start against this opponent. Hudson gave up 2 runs in 6 innings of a 2-0 loss to Halladay, and Hamels allowed 3 runs in 5 innings of a 5-3 win. That being said, Hudson pitched much better than Hamels, and not just in runs and innings. Hudson allowed 6 hits and 2 walks, while Hamels allowed 8 hits and 4 walks, and somehow only gave up 3 runs. Hamels has been better since that very start, so he's trending up, but Hudson's been a wonder this year, and I happen to think this line is pretty fair. The Phils offensive issues make me think I'd take Braves before Phils, but it's not even really on the radar.
Nationals @ Astros (-135) with a total of 8.5
Christian Guzman is 10-for-25 off Myers;
Josh Willingham is 7-for-20 wih 2 HR and 5 RBI off Myers;
Ryan Zimmerman is 13-for-36 with 2 HR and 14 RBI off Myers.
Believe me when I say that I'd love to back the resurgent Brett Myers in this one, given his solid 3.22 season ERA. I'd also love to fade Craig Stammen, given his 5.60 season mark, but player numbers just don't add up. In fact, they point us the other way. Ryan Zimmerman has pummeled Myers over the years, though Myers has completely neutralized Adam Dunn, so it's a give and take. Stammen is 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA against Houston lifetime, and Washington is coming off yesterday's 14-4 throttling of the Astros, so we know they're hitting alright. Very small lean to Washington.
Reds @ Cardinals (-110) with a total of 7.5
Once again we'll forgo the player numbers in this one, since we have nothing for Walters against the Reds, and Cueto's already faced the Cards twice this year, so any historical numbers can basically be dumped in favor of this year's matchups. Cueto has gone 5 innings and 6 innings against the Cards, allowing 2 runs in each, so it's tough to say whether he's been good or not. He's been decent enough, I suppose, but not really a huge factor in the game. Walters went 5 shutout innings against the Padres in his only start, so we know he can pitch, and everyone that the Cards bring up usually throws well, at least until teams get a better scouting report. This one is a tough one, though it seems like the Cards are starting to hit better over the last 3-4 games, so I might be inclined to take the cheap price on the home team and bank on Cueto giving up at least 2-3 runs.
Mets (-125) @ Padres with a total of 6.5
Pelfrey continues to be scary-good this year, really only having one true blemish on his 2010 resume, though I suppose you could argue his start against the Nats wasn't too great, either. In any case, he's 7-1 on the year with a 2.54 ERA, and is coming off 7 shutout innings against the Phils. Pelfrey has always been better at home, but Petco is a monster park, much like Citi Field, so there might not be any real difference here. LeBlanc is coming off 2 bad starts, and we've talked before about how young guys usually bounce back after a second rough start, but with LeBlanc, his new approach might be getting a scouting report, and I'm not 100% sure if it's just a rough patch or if teams are just starting to figure out LeBlanc. I'd be careful in this one.
Diamondbacks @ Dodgers (-120) with a total of 8
REMATCH ALERT! Ely and Haren faced off in Arizona just a couple weeks ago, and the Dodgers laid waste to, well, mostly the D'backs pen, but either way, Haren took the loss, and has now faced the Dodgers twice this year, and Arizona has lost both of his starts. Ely continues to do just what the Dodgers need, and that's throw strikes, keep the ball in the yard, and generally go 6+ innings. And with the way the Dodgers pen is throwing right now, it's awfully tough to go my usual route and take the loser of the previous showdown. That would be Haren, here, but Arizona's bats have been lying dormant on their current road trip, and Ely, a guy with outstanding control, can use Arizona's free-wheeling approach against them, shooting for the corners of the plate. Oh, and Andre Ethier destroys Haren, and he's coming back for this series. Lean to Dodgers, despite the rematch angle.
Rockies @ Giants (-145) with a total of 8
Bengie Molina is 3-for-6 with a HR and 2 RBI off Hammel.
When I saw Barry Zito opposing Colorado, I almost made it an automatic play. Barry has absolutely baffled the Rockies throughout his career, now 5-2 with a 2.00 ERA against the Rockies lifetime. This year, Barry went 8 innings and allowed 2 runs the one time he faced them. Hammel is coming off his best start of 2010, holding the D'backs to just 2 runs, but for the same reason we backed the Rox yesterday, teams beating up on Arizona really doesn't say much. Hammel is still not the same guy he was last year, and while his ERA against SF of 3.52 is decent, I wouldn't be surprised to see him give up 4 runs in 5 or 6 innings, here. My concern with this one is Zito's rough month of May. He started the month with a strong outing against the Marlins, but things just haven't been the same since he stunk it up against the Padres. Still, I don't really see how a player match-up guy can legitimately fade Barry against the Rockies, and the Giants are going to hit much better against anyone not named Ubaldo. Lean to SF.
American League
Orioles @ Yankees (-245) with a total of 10
Corey Patterson is 4-for-12 with 2 RBI off Vazquez;
Ty Wigginton is 6-for-13 with 2 HR and 4 RBI off Vazquez.
Matusz has already faced the Yankees twice this year, allowing 3 runs in 6 inning in one effort and 3 runs (only 1 earned) in another 6 frames the next time. Just so happens I was AT that second start on my trip around the Eastern US. Completely unrelated, but figured I'd toss that out there for folks that read the entire blog. In any case, the Orioles are garbage. Matusz has pitched well against the Yankees, but the O's can't hit, the pen isn't reliable, they've lost Matusz's last 7 straight starts, and I just don't know if I can ever feel comfortable backing this team no matter how much value they might grab.
Indians @ Tigers (-155) with a total of 8.5
Shin-Soo Choo was 3-for-8 off Bonderman with 2 RBI before 2010;
Carlos Guillen is batting .417 in 24 AB off Westbrook with 1 RBI;
Brandon Inge was batting .348 with 2 HR and 6 RBI off Westbrook before 2010;
Magglio Ordonez was batting .364 with 2 HR and 6 RBI off Westbrook before 2010;
Ramon Santiago was 5-for-7 off Westbrook before 2010.
I hate to lay -155 with Bonderman, but the guy is learning how to pitch, and his ERA of just 3.78 is living proof that he's getting it done without his top velocity. He's probably not worth that level of chalk, especially at just 8-9 lifetime against the Indians, and a 5.68 ERA -- he did give up just a run in 5 innings earlier this season, though. Westbrook has been even worse against the Tigers, allowing 3 runs in just under 6 frames this year, and going 4-8 lifetime against Detroit with a 6 ERA.
Rays (-165) @ Blue Jays with a total of 9
Carl Crawford is 7-for-15 off Tallet with 6 RBI;
Gabe Kapler is 3-for-7 with 2 RBI off Tallet;
Evan Longoria is 4-for-9 off Tallet with 3 RBI;
Dioner Navarro is 6-for-15 with 3 RBI off Tallet;
B.J. Upton is 4-for-9 with 2 RBI off Tallet;
Ben Zobrist is 5-for-11 with a HR and 3 RBI off Tallet;
Adam Lind is 4-for-8 off Niemann.
Good lord that's some heavy road chalk on Niemann, but damn if his 5-0 record and 2.37 season ERA doesn't look tempting in this player match-up nightmare for Toronto. Niemann has been rock solid all season long, even tossing a quality start against these very same Jays back in late April. Tallet has a career 6.03 ERA against the Rays, including allowing 5, 5, and 8 runs against them the last 3 times he started against Tampa. You guys know how I feel about Run Lines, but damn if this one isn't courting me.
Athletics @ Red Sox (-145) with a total of 9
Daric Barton is 6-for-17 with an RBI off Lackey;
Jack Cust is 7-for-23 with 3 HR and 5 RBI off Lackey;
Adrian Beltre is 3-for-7 with an RBI off Gonzalez.
This line is creepy-low, considering the level of competition. Gio Gonzalez is having a nice season, and Lackey has been mostly a wet fart, but he's 16-4 lifetime against the A's with a 2.76 ERA, and Gonzalez hasn't exactly dominated the Red Sox. And on top of that, Boston has been hitting the ball well. I honestly can't quite solve this line, so I'm liable to leave this game alone. The A's are coming off a well-played series in Detroit, and while they struggled on the road previously, I just can't help but wonder if oddsmakers know Oakland is surging. Weird game, trying to match the line with the matchups.
Angels @ Royals (-115) with a total of 9.5
David DeJesus is 7-for-21 with 4 RBI off Pineiro;
Jose Guillen is 5-for-13 with 2 RBI off Pineiro since '05;
Scott Podsednik is 3-for-8 off Pineiro.
This game is perfectly set on the line. Both starters have been consistently middle-of-the-road, and neither has really set himself aside as trending up or down. Bannister has been a little more consistent the last couple weeks, but Pineiro has that track record of imploding in a start or two, then regaining his form. The Angels dominated KC in the series opener, but that didn't tell us much. The Royals are still the best hitting team in baseball, average-wise, over the past few weeks, so they can definitely break out at any point. Probably a pass, here.
Rangers @ White Sox (-125) with a total of 9
Vlad Guerrero is 7-for-22 with 4 HR and 6 RBI off Buerhle since '05.
Interestingly, this is the second series this year between these two teams, so we do have some notes to work with from this year, as well. Historically, Buerhle has pitched well against Texas, going 11-4 with a 3.07 lifetime ERA against the Rangers, and this year he pitched not amazingly, but probably well enough to win, giving up 4 runs in 7 decent innings. Harden allowed 3 runs in 6 innings, and despite walking 5, led his team to victory. Well, Texas has been very cold of late, losing 4 straight before yesterday's day off, and Chicago has been alternating wins and losses roughly the last 10 days. The key with Buerhle is whether he's on a lucky or unlucky streak, since he's always going to throw strikes, and right now, it seems like balls are finding his defense. I think Mark pitches the Sox past the slumping Rangers.
Twins @ Mariners (-115) with a total of 7.5
Chone Figgins is 9-for-16 with a HR off Blackburn;
Ichiro is 4-for-9 off Blackburn.
This game should, and I repeat, should be a relatively easy game to handicap, as Blackburn goes out, throws strikes, goes 7 innings, gives up 2-3 runs every time out, and his team has a damn fine shot to win. Especially here, against the anemic Seattle offense. Vargas is an up-and-coming young stud that, and I can't really say " has hit a rough patch", since he's still throwing well, but not as incredibly as he was earlier in the season. I happen to think that marking this game, basically, as a Pick, is pretty accurate. The Twins are the hotter of the two teams, but this one ain't far from a coin-flip in either direction.
Diamond Trends - Tuesday
By Vince Akins
Nationals at Astros – The Astros are 0-11 since October 04, 2009 after a loss in which they allowed 5+ walks and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1175 when playing against. The Astros are 0-8 since September 20, 2009 after a loss in which their opponent left 18+ men on base and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $850 when playing against.
Rays at Blue Jays – The Rays are 0-6 since May 28, 2009 on the road vs a team that has won at least their last three games and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $635 when playing against. The Rays are 0-6 since April 11, 2009 when Jeff Niemann starts on the road after his team won the last time he started vs this opponent for a net profit of $635 when playing against. The Rays are 0-4 since May 01, 2010 as a 140+ favorite when their starter went at least eight innings in his last start after a loss for a net profit of $650 when playing against. The Blue Jays are 0-5 since May 04, 2009 when Brian Tallet starts at home vs a team that has averaged 7+ strikeouts per game for a net profit of $540 when playing against.
Phillies at Braves – The Phillies are 0-6 since August 02, 2009 when Cole Hamels starts on the road after a quality start for a net profit of $905 when playing against. The Phillies are 4-0 since May 24, 2009 when Cole Hamels starts as a road dog for a net profit of $525. The Braves are 0-6 since May 02, 2009 after a win in which they left fewer than 10 men on base and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $780 when playing against.
Reds at Cardinals – The Reds are 0-8 since September 08, 2009 on the road after a loss in which they allowed 5+ walks for a net profit of $832 when playing against. The Reds are 7-0 since September 12, 2009 when Johnny Cueto starts after a quality start for a net profit of $800. The Cardinals are 7-0 since April 19, 2010 as a favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last two games for a net profit of $700.
Diamondbacks at Dodgers – The Diamondbacks are 0-9 since May 04, 2009 after a loss in which they did not draw a walk for a net profit of $950 when playing against. The Diamondbacks are 0-6 since August 19, 2009 when Dan Haren starts as a dog for a net profit of $600 when playing against.
Rockies at Giants – The Rockies are 0-6 since July 01, 2009 when Jason Hammel starts on the road after his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $610 when playing against.
Twins at Mariners – The Mariners are 0-7 since April 12, 2010 as a favorite when they are off a loss in which they never led for a net profit of $905 when playing against. The Mariners are 7-0 since July 28, 2009 as a home favorite when they won the last two games their starter started for a net profit of $700
Brewers at Marlins – The Brewers are 0-9 since May 24, 2009 when David Bush starts vs a team that has won at least their last two games and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $970 when playing against. The Brewers are 5-0 since September 03, 2009 as a 140+ dog after a 5+ run loss for a net profit of $810. The Marlins are 0-4 since May 22, 2009 when Ricky Nolasco starts at home after he went less than 5 innings in his previous start for a net profit of $540 when playing against.
Mets at Padres – The Mets are 0-7 since September 02, 2009 on the road after a 5+ run loss for a net profit of $725 when playing against. The Mets are 5-0 since June 16, 2009 when Michael Pelfrey starts within 20 cents of pickem after going at least 6 innings and giving up 6 or fewer hits for a net profit of $560.
Cubs at Pirates – The Cubs are 0-7 since August 31, 2009 as a favorite after a loss in which they were shut out in the last 6 innings for a net profit of $1085 when playing against. The Cubs are 6-0 since May 07, 2009 when Ted Lilly starts as a favorite after throwing more than 100 pitches and they won in his previous start for a net profit of $600. The Pirates are 5-0 since September 28, 2009 as a 140+ dog when they are off a win in which they came back from a deficit and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $790
Athletics at Red Sox – The Athletics are 6-0 since August 31, 2009 when Gio Gonzalez starts after his team lost the last time he started vs this opponent for a net profit of $630.
Angels at Royals – The Angels are 12-0 since April 28, 2009 within 20 cents of pickem after a 5+ run win for a net profit of $1210. The Angels are 6-0 since May 08, 2009 after a win in which they did not walk the opponent for a net profit of $615. The Royals are 0-5 since June 20, 2009 when Brian Bannister starts at home after the team lost their last three games for a net profit of $500 when playing against.
Indians at Tigers – The Indians are 0-11 since May 15, 2009 as a road 140+ dog when they lost the last two games their starter started for a net profit of $1100 when playing against. The Tigers are 9-0 since June 06, 2009 as a home 140+ favorite when they are off a loss in which they never led for a net profit of $900. The Tigers are 8-0 since April 10, 2009 as a home 140+ favorite after a loss in which they had a higher team-left-on-base than their opponent for a net profit of $800.
Rangers at White Sox – The White Sox are 0-7 since August 09, 2009 as a favorite when they won by one run in their starter's last start for a net profit of $995 when playing against. The White Sox are 0-7 since July 04, 2009 vs a team that has lost at least their last three games for a net profit of $715 when playing against.
Orioles at Yankees – The Orioles are 0-10 since August 09, 2009 on the road after a loss in which they were shut out in the last 6 innings for a net profit of $1000 when playing against. The Yankees are 10-0 since August 11, 2009 as a 200+ favorite when they won the last time they faced this starting pitcher for a net profit of $1000. The Yankees are 8-0 since April 10, 2009 after a 5+ run win and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $815.