Wednesday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
Streaking
R.A. Dickey, New York Mets (5-0, 2.82 ERA)
The Mets knuckleballer has yet to taste defeat since joining the rotation in May. He’s undefeated in six starts with an ERA south of 3.00. In his most recent start, Dickey gave up two runs on seven hits while striking out seven batters in 6.0 innings of work for a 6-4 victory against the Cleveland Indians. That win was one of three victories on the road this year for the righty.
Ubaldo Jimenez, Colorado Rockies (13-1, 1.15 ERA)
Jimenez puts more distance between him and any other pitcher in the bigs, picking up win No. 13 in a one-run, eight-hit effort that equated to a 5-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins. The Rockies' right-hander has allowed two or fewer runs in all but one of his 14 starts and has blanked opposing batters in six outings this season.
Slumping
Brian Bannister, Kansas City Royals (6-5, 5.70 ERA)
Bannister’s season has taken a turn for the worse after winning five straight outings. In his last two games, the Royals righty has allowed 14 runs on 17 hits including three home runs. In his most recent trip to the bump, Bannister lasted just 4.0 innings after being knocked around for five runs on seven hits. He also has the lofty job of going up against Nationals super prospect Stephen Strasburg in DC Wednesday. Bannister is 1-4 with an 8.57 ERA on the road this season.
Kevin Correia, San Diego Padres (5-5, 5.27 ERA)
Correia is far from his red-hot start to the season. He has just one win in his last eight starts and has been inconsistent over his most recent trips to the hill. The Padres' right-hander has allowed 18 total earned runs over his last four appearances, holding a 1-1 mark in that span. In his most recent start, Correia was tagged for five runs in 5.0 innings including two home runs in a 7-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays last Wednesday. He’s given up at least one dinger in three of his last four starts.
MLB RoundUp For 6/23
By Dan Bebe
National League
Giants (-130) @ Astros with a total of 7.5
REMATCH ALERT! This one intrigues me, especially coming off a Tim Lincecum gem, yesterday. Zito has been pitching relatively well over his last 2 starts, but he's already been on the winning end of 2 games against the Astros, one of which came against this very opponent, Brett Myers. Also interesting is that the starters gave up all 7 runs in that meeting, with the Giants winning 4-3. Myers doesn't have a particularly strong history with the Giants, which makes taking him a little tougher here, though I don't know that I can get behind Zito, either. Leans: None
Interleague Play
Reds (-119) @ Athletics with a total of 8.5
To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure Mazzaro should be in the Bigs. Well, maybe, but certainly not a reliable starter, but yet, here we are. And you'd think this would be a wonderful time to jump on the Reds, but Johnny Cueto has been anything but reliable over the last month. He's coming off a decent start in Seattle, but even in that one didn't last very long, going just 5.2 innings. It's a troublesome game to try to pin a lean on, especially with the A's seemingly needing a win in this one. If I had to. Leans: Reds
Royals @ Nationals (-260) with a total of 7.5
Adam Kennedy is 4-for-9 off Bannister;
Josh Willingham is 3-for-3 off Bannister.
Here we go again. Strasburg back up in the high 200's despite actually losing people money in his last outing, a no-decision against the White Sox that the Nats eventually dropped. The hype hasn't worn off, and why should it? Strasburg has fanned 32 in his first 3 starts - that's more than enough to get people out of their armchairs and out to the ballpark. You have to believe the home field edge is a little stronger than usual with him on the hill, too. I'd love to fade him for the value, but Bannister has just been unbelievably bad against National League teams on the road. Leans: None
Marlins (-133) @ Orioles with a total of 9
Corey Patterson is 4-for-9 off Nolasco.
Do I even have to write this one? The Marlins need to score 5-7 runs to win, the Orioles stink; make the best of this situation, if you'd like. I can't play the Orioles, but this line just keeps looking fishier and fishier (pun intended) on the Marlins side. Nolasco, by the way, is 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA against the O's. So, we have a Marlins starter with good numbers, coming off a middle-of-the-road effort against the Rangers going against a team that doesn't know how to win but starting one of their top young arms. No thanks. Leans: None
Indians @ Phillies (-180) with a total of 10
Juan Castro is 5-for-10 with 2 RBI off Westbrook;
Raul Ibanez is 7-for-10 with a HR and 3 RBI off Westbrook since '05.
Almost all the numbers point to Philadelphia in this one, so the beefy line is no surprise, really. You guys know how I feel about home run lines, and since I don't trust Westbrook farther than I can throw him (to butcher a classic phrase), I'd leave this one alone. Leans: None
Cardinals (-112) @ Blue Jays with a total of 7.5
Lyle Overbay is 3-for-6 off Carpenter.
I've rather enjoyed not having to type up a bunch of player matchup numbers, courtesy of all these Interleague games. That just struck me, figured I'd type it. In any case, Carpenter, 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA lifetime against the Royals, faces Ricky Romero, who has a change-up that's the talk of the town. This has all the makings of a fun one. Carpenter is actually trending a little worse than Romero right now, believe it or not, coming off a 4-run effort against the A's. More importantly, the A's tagged him for 10 hits, so he just wasn't that sharp. Of course, with a veteran, though, Carp could bounce back with a gem just as easily as he could continue to surrender hits. Romero is coming off a solid 6 innings in San Diego, but everyone pitches well, there. I like the home team to squeak one out. Leans: Blue Jays
Tigers @ Mets (-115) with a total of 8
Magglio Ordonez, Brandon Inge, Carlos Guillen and Miguel Cabrera each have a HR off Dickey;
This game scares me, because I really want to try to find ways to fade the Tigers on the road, but Detroit has actually seen a fair amount of the perfect 5-0 Dickey. He's 2-2 against the Tigers with a 4.69 ERA, and as noted above, 4 of the Tigers regulars have gone yard against him. On the other side, Bonderman is 1-1 with a 7.36 ERA against the Mets, but not these Mets. Rod Barajas and Alex Cora are the only Mets that have really seen much of Bonderman, and they're a combined 4-for-22. Bonderman, by the way, is trending up, too. Leans: Tigers
Padres @ Rays (-180) with a total of 8.5
We don't really have anything to go on, here, other than recent starts, and all we can peel from those starts is that both of these guys probably want a week off. Correia has been getting just full-on clobbered since coming back from bereavement, and Shields has been alternating giving up 3 runs in one start, than pushing double digits in the next. It's a scary thought for Tampa, but we know he could potentially iron things out in a heartbeat. If you're going to back Tampa, you best have a private line right to Shields, because something hasn't been right, and it's darn near impossible to back him until he snaps out of it. Leans: Over
Pirates @ Rangers (-175) with a total of 10
If ever there were a game where the Pirates had a shot on the road, you'd have to think it's this one, right? Nippert is just 2-3 with a 5.01 ERA on the season, and Maholm has been the one reliable Pirates starter. Still, this team doesn't have any clue how to win when their opponent bats in the bottom half of an inning, so it's a definite pass for me. Leans: None
Twins (-145) @ Brewers with a total of 8.5
Michael Cuddyer is 2-for-2 with a HR and 3 RBI off Parra.
Well, Liriano is a perfect 3-0 with a 2.00 ERA against the Brewers, so you can see why he's such a heavy road favorite, and I imagine the competition, Parra, isn't exactly striking fear into anyone's heart. I'm not sure I'm willing to pay this price on the road for a team that's really only "decent" away from home. Parra has been serviceable, as evidenced by his 3.91 ERA, so it's not like a monster Twins win is a sure thing. Still, tough to back the Brewers at home, even at a nice dog price. Leans: Twins
Braves (-125) @ White Sox with a total of 8.5
Melky Cabrera is 6-for-11 with a HR and 4 RBI off Buerhle;
Juan Pierre is 6-for-19 off Hudson since '05.
Tim Hudson has been an absolute marvel this year, and it's really something to see him at full strength, again. He's 7-2 with a 2.34 ERA, and I will go to the grave on the notion that, aside from perhaps Ubaldo Jimenez, Hudson has been the most consistent pitcher in all of baseball. Concerning for the Braves, though, is that Buerhle has made 2 strong starts in a row, and he can be quite streaky. Both teams are hitting the ball well, right now, so it's really going to be a battle to see which is superior, pitching or hitting. The White Sox are winners of 7 in a row, snapping the Braves 5-game win streak in the process, so you probably have to play the hot hand, if anything. Leans: Undecided
Red Sox @ Rockies (-171) with a total of 8
We backed Ubaldo a couple times, we faded him a couple times, and the results were always the same - he won. Jimenez is 13-1 on the season with a 1.15 ERA, though this might be his toughest test, to date. The red hot Sox, in Coors. Makes a man shudder, though I suppose if you're a lefty, you're shaking a little more. Jimenez has mastered every batter in baseball to this point, so if he's not confident, no one on the planet is. On the other side, John Lackey has come on with a couple decent starts and has his ERA down to 4.53. Most of the current Rockies have done nothing against Lackey, and I can't help but wonder if this one isn't another low-scoring affair. Leans: Under
Yankees (-200) @ D'backs with a total of 11
I'm not sure I've seen a total this inflated in quite some time. You'd think there was a 25mph breeze blowing straight out to center! I know the D-train stinks, and I know that the D'backs pen is a mess, which means the Yanks could score 11 by themselves, but considering Vazquez has found a groove, I'd be surprised to see the D'backs score more than 4 in this one. Leans: Under
Dodgers @ Angels (-115) with a total of 9
We don't need player numbers on this one. Pineiro is back to rolling along, and he's a perfect 3-0 against the Dodgers in his career. John Ely is regressing hard, and he might be getting close to where he should be. Still, we know the Dodgers are horrid in Interleague play, and if you're going to get this cheap of a price on one of the hottest "contact" pitchers in baseball, you have to take it, don't you? Leans: Angels
Cubs @ Mariners (-171) with a total of 6.5
Marlon Byrd is 4-for-11 with 2 RBI off Lee;
Alfonso Soriano is 3-for-9 off Lee with a HR.
Randy Wells isn't really impressing me, lately. The reason I start with Wells is that I'm simply not paying 170 for a team like the M's, that literally needs to hold an opponent to 0 or 1 run to win a game. That margin for error is so slim. I'm also not going against them right now, because they're actually holding teams to 0 or 1 run, at least on the current hot stretch. Cliff Lee should probably be able to do that again. Leans: None
Wednesday Tips
By Kevin Rogers
The Wednesday interleague slate heats up with several of the later starts taking center-stage. The Freeway Series continues in Anaheim between the Dodgers and Angels, while the Red Sox and Rockies renew acquaintances at Coors Field. We'll start on the South Side of the Chicago with a pair of veteran pitchers looking to keep their teams on hot streaks.
Braves at White Sox - 8:10 PM EST
Atlanta is listed as a favorite once again for the second game of this three-game set at U.S. Cellular Field. The Braves have won 15 of 16 contests when listed as 'chalk,' including an 8-2 mark the last 10 as road favorites, coming off last night's 9-6 setback to the Sox.
Tim Hudson (7-2, 2.34 ERA) continues to be dominant for the Braves, compiling nine quality starts since May 1 with Atlanta going 7-3. Hudson is coming off a strong performance over the Rays his last time out, scattering four hits and one earned run in seven innings of work as the Braves won, 3-1. That victory was only the second win for Atlanta in Hudson's last 15 interleague starts dating back to 2005.
The White Sox counter with southpaw Mark Buehrle (5-6, 4.71 ERA), who is fresh off consecutive one-run road wins over the Cubs and Pirates. Buehrle had allowed 12 earned runs in his previous two starts against the Rangers and Indians, but bounced back by giving up two earned runs combined in his last two victories. Five of Buehrle's six home starts have finished 'over' the total, while the Sox are just 2-6 in his eight night outings this season.
The Braves are a sterling 17-6 this season in Game 2's of a series, while the White Sox have won four straight Game 2's after starting the season 5-13 in this spot. Chicago is 6-3-1 to the 'over' the last ten home games, as the Sox have limited opponents to four runs or less in eight of the last nine games.
Red Sox at Rockies - 8:40 PM EST
The hottest pitcher in baseball is facing one of the hottest clubs in the game as the two teams from the 2007 World Series meet up in Denver. Ubaldo Jimenez looks for his league-leading 14th victory on the season, while John Lackey is coming off back-to-back home interleague wins.
Jimenez (13-1, 1.15 ERA) shut down the Twins his last time out, allowing eight hits and one earned run in eight innings as the Rockies avoided a sweep with a 5-1 victory. The Rockies' ace has put together a quality start in all 14 outings, while going 5-0 at Coors Field this season. Jimenez faced the Red Sox in the '07 Fall Classic and lasted only 4.2 innings in a 2-1 setback.
The Sox are just 2-4 in Lackey's (8-3, 4.53 ERA) six road outings, including a loss at Baltimore as a $1.60 favorite. Lackey rebounded with two comfortable victories over the Phillies and Diamondbacks, as the ex-Angels righty has gone 'over' the total in four of his last five starts. The interleague numbers for Lackey have been superb, as the Angels and Red Sox have won 16 of his last 19 starts against National League opponents.
Colorado owns a 13-2 mark in interleague play at Coors Field since 2008, while winning 10 of those games by at least two runs. The Red Sox haven't been too shabby on the road against NL foes, going 8-4 since the start of last season.
Yankees at Diamondbacks - 9:40 PM EST
The Bronx Bombers were knocked around in the series opener at Arizona, but the Yankees bounced back last night behind a strong performance on the mound from Andy Pettitte. New York leads the loaded AL East by 1 ½ games over Tampa Bay and Boston entering tonight's action, while Arizona sits at the bottom of the NL West.
Former Diamondback Javier Vazquez (6-6, 5.01 ERA) started the season horribly for the Yanks, but has bounced back nicely over the last month. Vazquez has compiled four straight quality starts with New York going 3-1 in this span, while tossing seven innings in each outing. In his last trip to the Chase Field mound as a member of the Braves, Vazquez allowed two runs and seven hits in 6.1 innings as Arizona won in walk-off fashion, 3-2.
Dontrelle Willis (1-0, 4.20 ERA) put together a nice debut for the D-Backs in a 4-3 win over the Rockies, but the ex-Marlin has been knocked around his last two times out. Willis gave up seven earned runs in his last nine innings pitched as Arizona fell to Atlanta and Detroit, while both games easily sailed 'over' the total.
The Yankees are 13-9 in their last 22 interleague regular season contests, despite a 1-3 mark this season. Seven of Arizona's last eight home games against AL foes have finished 'over' the total, including all four this season.
Dodgers at Angels - 10:05 PM EST
The Freeway Series has been owned by the Halos recently, taking eight of the last 11 meetings. The Angels improved to 4-0 against the struggling Dodgers this season after Tuesday's 6-3 come-from-behind victory.
Joel Pineiro (6-6, 4.45 ERA) is fresh off two solid efforts against the Brewers and Dodgers, allowing just two earned runs in 17 innings. The right-hander ended a nine-game interleague losing skid with the victory over Dodgers on June 11 as a $1.60 road underdog, 10-1. Pineiro tossed a complete-game, five-hitter against Los Angeles, his second straight win as a road 'dog.
The Dodgers counter with rookie John Ely (3-4, 4.15 ERA), who looks to rebound following an awful start at Cincinnati (4.2 IP, 8 H, 7 ER in a 7-1 loss). Ely hasn't been especially sharp since allowing eight earned runs in five starts from May 8 through June 1. Since the start of June, Ely owns an ERA of 9.20, while allowing six homers after not allowing a long ball through his first seven starts.
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Tips and Trends
Detroit Tigers at New York Mets
Tigers: Detroit was rolling right along, winners of 8 of their previous 10 games. However, all didn't go well in their series opener in New York against the Mets. Detroit has an impressive record this year, 38-31 SU to be exact. However, the Tigers are only 13-20 SU on the road this season. Detroit is +5.63 and +7.24 units respectively both SU and on the RL this year. Tonight marks the 1st time in their last 10 games that the Tigers will be the listed underdog. P Jeremy Bonderman has actually pitched fairly well this season, despite minimal expectation. Bonderman is 3-4 with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.23 this year. The Tigers are 6-1 in their last 7 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Detroit is 5-1 in their last 6 games against a right-handed starter. The Tigers are 48-22 in their last 70 interleague games against a right-handed starter. The Tigers are 4-0 in Bonderman's last 4 starts against the National League East. Detroit is 1-8 in Bonderman's last 9 starts against a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 19-7 last 26 games against the National League East.
Over is 5-1 last 6 interleague games.
Key Injuries - CF Austin Jackson (back) is probable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Mets (-110, O/U 8): New York had an offensive explosion last night, as they were able to snap their 2 game losing streak. The Mets are 40-20 SU this season, including an impressive 25-10 SU at home. New York is easily one of the elite teams to back from a betting standpoint, as they are up +11 and 21.72 units both SU and on the RL this season. Only 2 of their last 10 opponents have scored more than 4 runs against this Mets pitching staff. One of the biggest surprises on this Mets team has been pitcher R.A Dickey. Dickey is 5-0 with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.41 this season. The Mets are 9-2 in their last 11 interleague games overal. The Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 games against a right-handed starter. New York is 1-5 in their last 6 interleague home games against a right-handed starter. New York is 4-0 in Dickey's last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. The Mets are 5-0 in Dickey's last 5 starts overall.
Mets are 8-1 last 9 home games against a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-0 last 7 home games against a team with a winning record.
Key Injuries - 2B Luis Castillo (foot) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)
Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners
Cubs: Chicago is hoping their offensive woes are a thing of the past after scoring 18 runs in their previous series with the Angels. To no surprise, the Cubs have only played to the under in 1 of their previous 6 games. Chicago is 31-38 SU this year, 7 games behind the National League Central division lead. The Cubs are -16.66 and -8.42 units both SU and on the RL respectively this year. Away from home, Chicago is only 13-20 SU. P Randy Wells will get the ball tonight, as he looks to bounce back from a few bad starts recently. Wells is 3-5 overall this year, with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.46. The Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 road games against a left-handed starter. Chicago is 12-26 in their last 38 games against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Cubs are 6-1 in Wells' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. The Cubs are 1-4 in Wells' last 5 road starts against a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 3-12 last 15 interleague road games.
Over is 6-1 last 7 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Key Injuries - 3B Aramis Ramirez (thumb) is questionable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Mariners (-170, O/U 6.5): Seattle is playing their best baseball of the season, as they've won their past 4 games. The Mariners can thank their pitching staff for their winning streak, as they've only allowed 2 runs in their past 4 games combined. Offensively, Seattle has only scored 9 runs in their past 4 games, yet still won all 4 games. Despite the winning streak, Seattle is still in last place in the American League West standings. The Mariners are 28-41 SU, the 3rd worst record in the American League. Seattle is -14.28 and -6.39 units both SU and on the RL this season. P Cliff Lee takes the mound tonight, as he looks to put up even more staggering numbers. Lee is only 5-3 this year, despite an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 0.90. The Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 games against the National League Central. The Mariners are 8-2 in their last 10 home games against a right-handed starter. Seattle is 6-1 in Lee's last 7 starts as a favorite. The Mariners are 4-1 in Lee's last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mariners are 10-1 last 11 interleague games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Under is 5-0 last 5 interleague games.
Key Injuries - C Josh Bard (leg) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total of the Day)
Diamond Trends - Wednesday
By Vince Akins
Dodgers at Angels – The Dodgers are 7-0 since June 20, 2009 on the road after a loss in which they were tied at the end of 6 innings for a net profit of $805.
Giants at Astros – The League is 7-0 since April 23, 2010 at home after a loss in which they had at least five more team-left-on-base than their opponent as a dog for a net profit of $800. The Giants are 6-0 since June 05, 2009 when Barry Zito starts after throwing more than 100 pitches and they lost in his previous start for a net profit of $705. The Astros are 6-0 since April 20, 2010 when Brett Myers starts at home for a net profit of $665.
Reds at Athletics – The Reds are 6-0 since August 07, 2009 on the road after a win in which their opponent left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $830.
Cardinals at Blue Jays – The Cardinals are 0-7 since July 11, 2009 on the road after a win in which they had fewer than five team-left-on-base for a net profit of $765 when playing against. The Blue Jays are 6-0 since August 31, 2009 after a loss in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks for a net profit of $835.
Twins at Brewers – The Twins are 7-0 since September 13, 2009 as a favorite vs a team that has won at least their last two games for a net profit of $700. The Twins are 7-0 since August 12, 2009 as a 140+ favorite after a loss in which they used 5+ pitchers for a net profit of $700. The Brewers are 0-5 since July 24, 2009 when Manny Parra starts after going at least 6 innings and giving up 6 or fewer hits for a net profit of $505 when playing against.
Yankees at Diamondbacks – The League is 0-8 since August 07, 2009 as a home 170+ dog after a 5+ run loss for a net profit of $800 when playing against.
Cubs at Mariners – The League is 0-12 since October 01, 2009 as a road 140+ dog after a loss in which their starter pitched at least 8 innings for a net profit of $1200 when playing against. The Cubs are 7-0 since August 23, 2009 as a dog 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 $910. The Mariners are 12-0 since July 18, 2009 as a favorite when they are off a win in which they never trailed and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1200
Tigers at Mets – The Tigers are 0-9 since April 07, 2009 as a dog after a loss in which they allowed 12+ hits and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $900 when playing against. The Mets are 7-0 since April 23, 2010 at home within 20 cents of pickem when they are off a win in which they never trailed for a net profit of $765.
Royals at Nationals – The League is 0-10 since April 08, 2010 as a road 140+ dog after a loss in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks and it is the last game of a series for a net profit of $1000 when playing against. The Royals are 0-9 since June 25, 2009 when they are off a game that was tied at the end of at least six separate innings and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $940 when playing against. The League is 10-0 since April 25, 2010 as a home 140+ favorite when they are off two wins in which they never trailed and it is the last game of a series for a net profit of $1000
Marlins at Orioles – The Marlins are 5-0 since April 17, 2009 when Ricky Nolasco starts on the road after losing as a home favorite in his last start for a net profit of $575. The Orioles are 0-5 since April 13, 2010 when Brian Matusz starts vs a team that has averaged 7+ strikeouts per game for a net profit of $530 when playing against.
Indians at Phillies – The Indians are 0-9 since June 19, 2009 on the road after a one run loss for a net profit of $900 when playing against. The Phillies are 0-5 since September 02, 2009 as a home 140+ favorite after a win in which their opponent left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $861 when playing against.
Pirates at Rangers – The Pirates are 0-9 since May 28, 2010 as a dog after allowing 6+ runs for a net profit of $900 when playing against. The Pirates are 4-0 since May 25, 2009 when Paul Maholm starts as a road 140+ dog after throwing more than 100 pitches for a net profit of $605.
Padres at Rays – The Padres are 5-0 since August 25, 2009 as a 170+ dog when they scored two or fewer runs for their starter in his last start for a net profit of $890. The Rays are 7-0 since May 03, 2009 as a 140+ favorite after a loss in which they allowed 5+ walks for a net profit of $700. The Rays are 0-5 since May 25, 2010 when James Shields starts for a net profit of $640 when playing against.
Red Sox at Rockies – The Rockies are 11-0 since July 06, 2009 as a 140+ favorite when their starter went at least eight innings in his last start for a net profit of $1100. The Rockies are 10-0 since August 23, 2009 when Ubaldo Jimenez starts vs a team that won their starters last two starts for a net profit of $1005.
Braves at White Sox – The Braves are 10-0 since May 10, 2010 when they came back from a deficit to win in their starter's last start for a net profit of $1050. The Braves are 7-0 since April 30, 2010 after allowing 6+ runs loss for a net profit of $736. The White Sox are 0-6 since July 12, 2009 when Mark Buehrle starts as a dog after throwing more than 100 pitches for a net profit of $600 when playing against.