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Preview: Marlins at Nationals

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GAME: Miami Marlins (19-17) at Washington Nationals (23-14)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Fernandez has been nearly unbeatable in his career at home and no team is more aware of that fact than the Washington Nationals. The road has been a different story for Fernandez, who looks to remain perfect in his career against the host Nationals on Sunday in the finale of a four-game series.

Fernandez improved to 4-0 lifetime against Washington last month, but all four victories have come at Marlins Park -- where he owns a 20-1 lifetime mark. Marcell Ozuna is 6-for-12 in the series and delivered a two-run single in Saturday night's 7-1 victory to snap the Nationals' three-game winning streak and give Miami a split of the doubleheader. Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper will be back in Washington's lineup Sunday after dropping his appeal of a one-game suspension and sitting out Saturday night's contest. Nationals right-hander Joe Ross, who has four quality starts in six outings, will oppose Hernandez.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), MASN2 (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jose Fernandez (4-2, 3.54 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Joe Ross (3-2, 2.29)

Hernandez won his third consecutive start with an overpowering effort last time out, striking out 11 and holding Milwaukee to four hits over seven scoreless innings. It was the longest outing of the season for the 23-year-old Cuban, who limited the Nationals to one run on three hits while striking out nine over six innings on April 18. Harper is 3-for-11 lifetime against Fernandez, who has held outfielder Jayson Werth to one hit in 16 at-bats.

Ross is coming off his first clunker of the season, giving up five runs over six innings against Detroit to suffer his second straight defeat. The 23-year-old Californian was a hard-luck loser in his previous turn against the Chicago Cubs, striking out a season-high nine batters while permitting two runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings. Ross is 1-0 with an 0.84 ERA versus the Marlins, but a blister limited him to two innings at Miami last month.

WALK-OFFS

1. Ozuna will carry a 14-game hitting streak into Sunday's series finale.

2. Harper drew a pair of walks in Game 1 on Saturday to give him 23 over his last nine games.

3. Marlins 3B Martin Prado has at least three hits in six of his last 17 games.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Marlins 3

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Trends - Miami at Washington
W/L Trends

Miami

Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 7-2 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 8-3 in their last 11 road games. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Marlins are 14-6 in their last 20 overall. Marlins are 14-6 in their last 20 games on grass. Marlins are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a win. Marlins are 10-21 in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Marlins are 8-21 in their last 29 during game 4 of a series. Marlins are 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 Sunday games. Marlins are 5-0 in Fernandezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 4-0 in Fernandezs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 4-0 in Fernandezs last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 5-1 in Fernandezs last 6 starts. Marlins are 4-1 in Fernandezs last 5 starts vs. National League East. Marlins are 8-2 in Fernandezs last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 5-2 in Fernandezs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Marlins are 18-8 in Fernandezs last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Marlins are 35-16 in Fernandezs last 51 starts on grass. Marlins are 3-9 in Fernandezs last 12 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Washington

Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Nationals are 22-9 in their last 31 during game 4 of a series. Nationals are 12-5 in their last 17 home games. Nationals are 11-5 in their last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 31-15 in their last 46 Sunday games. Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League East. Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 4-0 in Ross' last 4 starts vs. National League East. Nationals are 5-1 in Ross' last 6 home starts. Nationals are 6-2 in Ross' last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 5-2 in Ross' last 7 starts. Nationals are 5-2 in Ross' last 7 starts on grass. Nationals are 1-7 in Ross' last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Miami

Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 5-0-1 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 Sunday games. Over is 5-1-1 in Marlins last 7 road games. Over is 16-5-1 in Marlins last 22 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Marlins last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 21-8-2 in Marlins last 31 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 during game 4 of a series. Over is 11-5-1 in Marlins last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Fernandezs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-0 in Fernandezs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Fernandezs last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Fernandezs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 7-2 in Fernandezs last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Fernandezs last 9 road starts. Over is 7-3 in Fernandezs last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Fernandezs last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Washington

Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 Sunday games. Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 6-2-2 in Nationals last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 18-6-3 in Nationals last 27 vs. National League East. Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 games following a loss. Over is 33-16-6 in Nationals last 55 home games. Under is 5-1-1 in Ross' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1-1 in Ross' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Ross' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Ross' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings. Marlins are 5-2 in Fernandezs last 7 starts vs. Nationals. Marlins are 9-25 in the last 34 meetings in Washington.

Umpire Trends - Alfonso Marquez

Over is 4-0 in Marquezs last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Washington. Home team is 5-1 in Marquezs last 6 games behind home plate. Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Marquez behind home plate. Over is 11-4 in Marquezs last 15 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Over is 5-2 in Marquezs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Home team is 5-2 in Marquezs last 7 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Home team is 9-4 in Marquezs last 13 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Over is 11-5-1 in Marquezs last 17 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 45-21 in Marquezs last 66 Sunday games behind home plate. Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 games with Marquez behind home plate.

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Preview: Padres at Brewers

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GAME: San Diego Padres (17-21) at Milwaukee Brewers (15-22)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The San Diego Padres let up just a bit on the pitching side on Saturday but the offense picked up the slack. The Padres will try to get the offense and the pitching together in the same contest and earn a win in the four-game series when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers for the finale on Sunday.

San Diego pitchers allowed a total of one run in three games – two wins – before breaking out with the bats in Saturday’s 8-7 triumph. Derek Norris and Melvin Upton Jr. each homered in the top of the 12th to help the Padres squeeze out the win and cap off a contest that saw them go deep four times and record four doubles. The Brewers, who scored one run in the first two games of the series, have dropped three of four and failed to take advantage of San Diego’s “bullpen game” on Saturday. Milwaukee is trying to take advantage of the Padres and earn at least a split of the series before the major league-best Chicago Cubs come to town to finish out the homestand, beginning on Tuesday.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FSN San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Cesar Vargas (0-2, 3.54 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Zach Davies (1-3, 6.29)

Vargas suffered through the first poor start of his brief major league career when he was lit up for six runs on 10 hits and three walks in four innings at the Cubs on Tuesday. The 24-year-old rookie allowed a total of two runs in 16 1/3 innings over his first three starts but could not get enough run support to come away with a win. Vargas has yet to go past the sixth inning and issued three walks in each of his four turns.

Davies followed up his first quality start with his first win, limiting the Miami Marlins to two runs on five hits and three walks in five innings on Tuesday. The 23-year-old yielded two runs in six frames against the Los Angeles Angels in his previous start but was held out of the decision in a game the Brewers went on to lose 7-3. Davies enjoyed the best start of his young career at San Diego on Sept. 30 last season when he breezed through seven scoreless innings in a win.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Padres recalled RHP Leonel Campos from Triple-A on Saturday and optioned OF Alex Dickerson, and Campos ended up with the win in relief.

2. San Diego 1B Wil Myers (leg) was removed in the ninth inning and is day-to-day.

3. Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun (wrist) was held out of the lineup on Saturday and is day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Padres 5, Brewers 4

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Trends - San Diego at MilwaukeeW/L Trends

San Diego

Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central. Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 4-11 in their last 15 vs. a team with a losing record. Padres are 6-20 in their last 26 Sunday games. Padres are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Brewers are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League West. Brewers are 12-30 in their last 42 during game 4 of a series. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Brewers are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 1-4 in Davies' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Brewers are 1-4 in Davies' last 5 starts. Brewers are 1-4 in Davies' last 5 starts on grass. Brewers are 0-4 in Davies' last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Brewers are 0-4 in Davies' last 4 home starts. Brewers are 0-4 in Davies' last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Brewers are 0-5 in Davies' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

San Diego

Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 during game 4 of a series. Under is 6-1 in Padres last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Padres last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 games following a win. Under is 9-2 in Padres last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 10-3 in Padres last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 15-6-1 in Padres last 22 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Padres last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 12-5 in Padres last 17 road games. Over is 13-6-1 in Padres last 20 vs. National League Central.

Milwaukee

Over is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 Sunday games. Over is 4-0-1 in Brewers last 5 during game 4 of a series. Over is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-2-1 in Brewers last 11 home games. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. National League West. Over is 14-4 in Brewers last 18 games following a loss. Over is 14-5-2 in Brewers last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 11-4-2 in Brewers last 17 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 24-9-2 in Brewers last 35 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 29-11-5 in Brewers last 45 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 18-7-3 in Brewers last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 10-4-2 in Brewers last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 21-9-3 in Brewers last 33 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 9-4-2 in Brewers last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 22-10-5 in Brewers last 37 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 49-24-7 in Brewers last 80 overall. Over is 49-24-7 in Brewers last 80 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Ben May

Over is 5-0 in Mays last 5 Sunday games behind home plate. Road team is 5-1 in Mays last 6 games behind home plate. Over is 4-1-1 in Mays last 6 games behind home plate. Home team is 9-4 in Mays last 13 Sunday games behind home plate

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Preview: Braves at Royals

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GAME: Atlanta Braves (9-26) at Kansas City Royals (17-19)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15 - 2:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Very few things have unfolded well for the Atlanta Braves through the first six weeks of the season, but their young starting rotation is showing signs of better days ahead for baseball’s worst team. Atlanta concludes a three-game series Sunday at the defending World Series champion Kansas City Royals looking for Matt Wisler to continue a strong stretch of performances by Braves starters, who have posted a 2.26 ERA in the past eight contests.

The Braves gave Mike Foltynewicz ample support in Saturday’s 5-0 victory, just the seventh time in 35 games Atlanta has scored five runs or more, and rookie Mallex Smith’s ninth-inning triple marked the Braves’ first three-base hit of the season. The Royals lost for the seventh time in 10 outings and dropped two games below .500 (17-19). Kansas City center fielder Lorenzo Cain brings a nine-game hitting streak into the series finale - batting .389 in that span -- and collected at least one hit in 15 of his past 16 contests. Catcher Salvador Perez gunned down his American League-leading 11th base stealer of the season Saturday and has thrown out a major-league best 58 runners dating back to 2014.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, FSN South (Atlanta), FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Matt Wisler (1-3, 3.27 ERA) vs. Royals LH Danny Duffy (0-0, 3.00)

Wisler has been outstanding in his first two starts this month, following up eight innings of one-hit ball in a May 3 victory over the New York Mets with a tough loss Tuesday against Philadelphia -- giving up three runs on eight hits in eight innings. The 23-year-old ranks among the National League leaders in WHIP (0.97) and is holding opponents to a .192 batting average. Wisler has posted a 1.80 ERA in three road appearances (two starts).

Primarily a starter his first five seasons, Duffy makes his first start of 2016 in place of the disabled Kris Medlen after 16 relief appearances. Duffy has allowed only one run in his past 10 appearances, pitching a scoreless inning Tuesday and Wednesday against the New York Yankees. Duffy, who makes his 81st career start in his 109th appearance, has never faced Atlanta.

WALK-OFFS

1. Smith finished a homer short of the cycle and collected his third three-hit game in just his 28th major-league contest.

2. Atlanta 3B Gordon Beckham extended his hitting streak to four games with a seventh-inning single Saturday and is batting .382 in his past 12 games.

3. Royals 3B Cheslor Cuthbert went hitless Saturday, snapping his seven-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Braves 4, Royals 2

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Trends - Atlanta at Kansas City
W/L Trends

Atlanta

Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 17-36 in their last 53 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 7-15 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Braves are 17-37 in their last 54 games vs. a left-handed starter. Braves are 23-57 in their last 80 overall. Braves are 23-57 in their last 80 games on grass. Braves are 6-15 in their last 21 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter. Braves are 8-21 in their last 29 interleague games. Braves are 7-19 in their last 26 interleague road games. Braves are 5-15 in their last 20 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 13-40 in their last 53 road games. Braves are 8-26 in their last 34 during game 3 of a series. Braves are 2-8 in their last 10 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a win. Braves are 0-7 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 2-5 in Wislers last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Braves are 2-6 in Wislers last 8 road starts. Braves are 1-4 in Wislers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 1-4 in Wislers last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Braves are 1-4 in Wislers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 1-5 in Wislers last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Braves are 1-5 in Wislers last 6 starts. Braves are 1-5 in Wislers last 6 starts on grass. Braves are 0-4 in Wislers last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Braves are 0-4 in Wislers last 4 interleague starts.

Kansas City

Royals are 10-3 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 12-4 in their last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 19-7 in their last 26 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 8-3 in their last 11 Sunday games. Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 25-10 in their last 35 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 7-3 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Royals are 18-8 in their last 26 interleague home games. Royals are 11-5 in their last 16 during game 3 of a series. Royals are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Royals are 17-8 in their last 25 games following a loss. Royals are 35-17 in their last 52 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 41-20 in their last 61 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 45-22 in their last 67 home games. Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 5-13 in their last 18 overall. Royals are 5-13 in their last 18 games on grass. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Royals are 4-1 in Duffys last 5 Sunday starts. Royals are 9-3 in Duffys last 12 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 9-3 in Duffys last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 20-8 in Duffys last 28 home starts. Royals are 1-4 in Duffys last 5 starts on grass. Royals are 1-4 in Duffys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 0-5 in Duffys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 0-4 in Duffys last 4 starts.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Under is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0-1 in Braves last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-0-2 in Braves last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 vs. American League Central. Over is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 during game 3 of a series. Under is 5-1-1 in Braves last 7 on grass. Over is 5-1-2 in Braves last 8 games following a win. Under is 5-1-1 in Braves last 7 overall. Over is 5-1-1 in Braves last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 road games. Under is 12-3-1 in Braves last 16 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 12-3 in Braves last 15 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 Sunday games. Over is 3-1-2 in Braves last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 6-2-1 in Braves last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 interleague games. Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 interleague road games. Under is 15-7-1 in Braves last 23 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Wislers last 4 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 4-0 in Wislers last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Wislers last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Wislers last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Wislers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Wislers last 8 road starts. Under is 5-2 in Wislers last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Kansas City

Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-0 in Royals last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-1 in Royals last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 Sunday games. Under is 9-2 in Royals last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 12-4 in Royals last 16 home games. Under is 9-3 in Royals last 12 during game 3 of a series. Over is 8-3 in Royals last 11 on grass. Under is 8-3-1 in Royals last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 8-3 in Royals last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-3 in Royals last 11 overall. Under is 10-4 in Royals last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 games following a loss. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 interleague games. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 interleague home games. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 vs. National League East. Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Royals last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 11-2 in Duffys last 13 starts on grass. Under is 5-1 in Duffys last 6 Sunday starts. Under is 14-3 in Duffys last 17 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Duffys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 8-2 in Duffys last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 15-5-1 in Duffys last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 22-8 in Duffys last 30 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 24-9-1 in Duffys last 34 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Duffys last 7 interleague starts. Under is 25-10-1 in Duffys last 36 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Kansas City. Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Mike Estabrook

Under is 5-0 in Estabrooks last 5 interleague games behind home plate. Under is 5-0-1 in Estabrooks last 6 Sunday games behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Estabrooks last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. Under is 4-1 in Estabrooks last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Home team is 6-2 in Estabrooks last 8 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 5-2 in Estabrooks last 7 interleague games behind home plate. Road team is 5-2 in Estabrooks last 7 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. Home team is 5-2 in Estabrooks last 7 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Royals are 4-9 in their last 13 games with Estabrook behind home plate. Braves are 0-6 in their last 6 games with Estabrook behind home plate

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Preview: Pirates at Cubs

Current Conditions - Chicago

CLOUDY 51 °F
Wind: NE 12
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (18-17) at Chicago Cubs (27-8)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Chicago Cubs aren’t just beating the Pittsburgh Pirates – they’re dominating them. The Cubs have outscored their National League Central rivals 37-11 in five meetings this season – winning each by at least four runs – and will try to finish a three-game sweep of the visiting Pirates on Sunday.


The Cubs are running away in the NL Central in large part because of their 15-2 record against division opponents, which includes a 5-0 mark against the Pirates. "We've fared well against them thus far, but we know the quality they have over there," Cubs ace Jake Arrieta told reporters. "We've just been playing some quality baseball. You just want to see your guys stay as hot as they can for as long as possible." Chicago owns the best record in baseball by a wide margin and is off to the franchise’s best start since 1907 – a year before the Cubs’ last World Series crown. The Pirates have lost eight of their last 11 and have scored two or fewer runs five times during that stretch.
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), CSN Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (3-3, 3.78 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (4-1, 1.96)
Cole was roughed up for six runs (five earned) in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Cubs on May 2, his worst outing of the season. The 25-year-old ace bounced back last time out at St. Louis, holding the Cardinals to two runs over six frames to earn the win. Cole’s one-time dominance against the Cubs has subsided over the past two seasons, but he’s still 7-2 with a 3.39 ERA in 10 career meetings.
Lester has posted quality starts in six of his seven outings this season, and the lone exception was May 4 at Pittsburgh where he threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a win. The 32-year-old didn’t have his best stuff last time out but still managed to limit San Diego to three runs over six innings and earn the win. Lester is 3-2 with a 1.56 ERA in five starts against the Pirates.


WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-5 with a homer Saturday and has reached base in 26 straight games, the longest active streak in the majors.
2. Pirates CF Andrew McCutchen was 1-for-4 with a double Saturday and is 13-for-34 during an eight-game hitting streak.
3. Chicago SS Addison Russell has homered in consecutive games for the first time and has reached base in a career-high 17 consecutive games with 19 RBIs over that span.


PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Pirates 3

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/15

Trends - Pittsburgh at Chi. Cubs
W/L Trends

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Pirates are 26-10 in their last 36 Sunday games. Pirates are 23-10 in their last 33 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 37-18 in their last 55 during game 3 of a series. Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. National League Central. Pirates are 3-8 in their last 11 overall. Pirates are 3-8 in their last 11 games on grass. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pirates are 7-0 in Coles last 7 Sunday starts. Pirates are 6-1 in Coles last 7 road starts. Pirates are 4-1 in Coles last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 6-2 in Coles last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Pirates are 19-7 in Coles last 26 starts during game 3 of a series. Pirates are 19-7 in Coles last 26 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 5-2 in Coles last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 14-6 in Coles last 20 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 37-16 in Coles last 53 starts. Pirates are 37-16 in Coles last 53 starts on grass. Pirates are 1-4 in Coles last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 45-9 in their last 54 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Cubs are 45-12 in their last 57 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 57-18 in their last 75 games following a win. Cubs are 39-13 in their last 52 overall. Cubs are 39-13 in their last 52 games on grass. Cubs are 42-15 in their last 57 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 42-15 in their last 57 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 60-22 in their last 82 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 39-15 in their last 54 home games. Cubs are 20-8 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cubs are 37-15 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 36-15 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 38-16 in their last 54 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 17-8 in their last 25 Sunday games. Cubs are 38-18 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts. Cubs are 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts on grass. Cubs are 5-1 in Lesters last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 2-5 in Lesters last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 2-6 in Lesters last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 1-4 in Lesters last 5 Sunday starts.

OU Trends

Pittsburgh

Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 Sunday games. Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 8-0 in Pirates last 8 during game 3 of a series. Over is 7-1-1 in Pirates last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 13-3 in Pirates last 16 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1-1 in Pirates last 6 road games. Over is 8-2-1 in Pirates last 11 vs. National League Central. Over is 21-7-1 in Pirates last 29 overall. Over is 21-7-1 in Pirates last 29 on grass. Over is 21-7-1 in Pirates last 29 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Pirates last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 35-16-2 in Pirates last 53 games following a loss. Over is 5-0 in Coles last 5 starts on grass. Over is 5-0 in Coles last 5 starts overall. Over is 4-0 in Coles last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Coles last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 4-1 in Coles last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 17-5-2 in Coles last 24 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Coles last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Chi. Cubs

Over is 7-0 in Cubs last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Cubs last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1-1 in Cubs last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 12-3-1 in Cubs last 16 games following a win. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games. Over is 12-3-2 in Cubs last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 during game 3 of a series. Over is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-2-1 in Cubs last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 20-7-4 in Cubs last 31 Sunday games. Over is 18-7-2 in Cubs last 27 vs. National League Central. Over is 20-8-2 in Cubs last 30 overall. Over is 5-2-1 in Cubs last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 20-8-2 in Cubs last 30 on grass. Under is 4-0-1 in Lesters last 5 Sunday starts. Over is 3-0-1 in Lesters last 4 starts on grass. Over is 3-0-1 in Lesters last 4 starts overall. Under is 13-3-2 in Lesters last 18 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 11-3-2 in Lesters last 16 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 7-2-1 in Lesters last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-2 in Lesters last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 3-1-1 in Lesters last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 13-6-3 in Lesters last 22 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Pirates are 5-1 in Coles last 6 road starts vs. Cubs. Pirates are 8-3 in Coles last 11 starts vs. Cubs. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago. Over is 7-3 in Coles last 10 starts vs. Cubs. Pirates are 0-7 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Todd Tichenor

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Tichenor behind home plate. Road team is 5-1 in Tichenors last 6 Sunday games behind home plate. Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Tichenor behind home plate. Home team is 5-1 in Tichenors last 6 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Over is 4-1 in Tichenors last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Home team is 8-2 in Tichenors last 10 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh. Under is 8-3-2 in Tichenors last 13 games behind home plate. Road team is 5-2 in Tichenors last 7 games behind home plate.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/15

Preview: Blue Jays at Rangers

Current Conditions - Arlington

SUNNY 81 °F
Wind: SSE 12
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (19-19) at Texas Rangers (21-16)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15 - 3:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez is quietly emerging as one of baseball's top young pitchers and looks to continue his strong early-season start against the host Texas Rangers on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game game. Sanchez has allowed one earned run or less in five of seven starts as he prepares to face the Rangers for the second time in 12 days.

Texas avenged a 5-0 loss in the series opener behind the unlikely heroics of a pair of recent acquisitions Saturday to improve to 6-2 since it was swept in Toronto. Drew Stubbs, who signed with the Rangers last weekend, belted a walk-off homer in the 10th inning and Bobby Wilson -- traded to Detroit and back in a span of less than six weeks -- clubbed his second grand slam in a span of six days. The Blue Jays wasted a dramatic ninth-inning comeback, erasing a three-run deficit on home runs by Justin Smoak and Troy Tulowitzki. The 6-5 setback dropped Toronto to a major league-worst 3-9 in one-run games.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Aaron Sanchez (3-1, 2.58 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Cesar Ramos (0-2, 5.11)

Sanchez is coming off a superb performance in San Francisco on Monday, giving up one run on three hits while pitching seven innings for the third straight start and fifth time in seven outings. Sanchez is 2-0 with four runs allowed over his last three starts, with three of the runs coming in a no-decision against the Rangers on May 4. He is unbeaten away from home this season, posting a 3-0 record with an 0.96 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in four starts.

Ramos, who pitched solely in relief last year with the Los Angeles Angels, will make his second start of the season following a pair of appearances out of the bullpen. The 31-year-old was whacked for four runs on three hits while walking three in a two-inning relief stint against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. He turned in a solid outing in a lopsided loss in Toronto earlier this month, giving up three hits over 4 1/3 scoreless innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers RHP Yu Darvish is scheduled to make another rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Frisco.

2. Blue Jays LF Michael Saunders has collected multiple hits in the last four contests to extend his hitting streak to seven games.

3. Rangers RF Shin-Soo Choo will begin a rehab assignment Sunday at Triple-A Round Rock.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 6, Rangers 3

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/15

Trends - Toronto at Texas
W/L Trends

Toronto

Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 Sunday games. Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss. Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 26-10 in their last 36 vs. American League West. Blue Jays are 9-4 in their last 13 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Blue Jays are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Blue Jays are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 0-4 in Sanchezs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Texas

Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 10-3 in their last 13 games on grass. Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 overall. Rangers are 20-7 in their last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 27-10 in their last 37 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 40-19 in their last 59 home games. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games.

OU Trends

Toronto

Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Jays last 5 Sunday games. Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-0 in Blue Jays last 7 games following a loss. Under is 9-1 in Blue Jays last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 11-2 in Blue Jays last 13 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 13-3-2 in Blue Jays last 18 during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 21-6-1 in Blue Jays last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 18-6-2 in Blue Jays last 26 road games. Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Blue Jays last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 20-7-2 in Blue Jays last 29 overall. Under is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts on grass. Under is 6-0 in Sanchezs last 6 road starts. Under is 8-0-1 in Sanchezs last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-1 in Sanchezs last 9 starts overall. Under is 7-1 in Sanchezs last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.

Texas

Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Rangers last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 overall. Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 on grass. Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 home games. Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games following a win. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 vs. American League East. Under is 49-21-3 in Rangers last 73 Sunday games.

Head to Head

Blue Jays are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Blue Jays are 11-3 in the last 14 meetings in Texas. Under is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Dan Iassogna

Home team is 4-0 in Iassognas last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Toronto. Under is 4-1 in Iassognas last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Toronto. Under is 7-2 in Iassognas last 9 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 7-2 in Iassognas last 9 games behind home plate. Over is 3-1-1 in Iassognas last 5 games behind home plate. Home team is 45-16 in Iassognas last 61 Sunday games behind home plate. Under is 8-3 in Iassognas last 11 games behind home plate vs. Toronto. Home team is 8-3 in Iassognas last 11 games behind home plate vs. Toronto. Under is 9-4 in Iassognas last 13 games behind home plate vs. Texas. Blue Jays are 1-6 in their last 7 games with Iassogna behind home plate.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/15

Preview: Giants at Diamondbacks

Weather information is currently unavailable. 5-Day Forecast
GAME: San Francisco Giants (21-18) at Arizona Diamondbacks (17-22)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The San Francisco Giants look to extend their season-high winning streak to five contests and complete a four-game sweep when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Denard Span had four hits, improving to 8-for-13 with four runs scored in the series, and Hunter Pence belted his 200th career homer as San Francisco recorded a 5-3 victory Saturday.

Veteran right-hander Matt Cain will try to end a near 10-month stretch without a victory when he takes the mound for the Giants against Arizona’s Rubby De La Rosa. The visiting team has won 23 of the last 28 games in the series, including all seven this season as the Diamondbacks registered a sweep in San Francisco last month. Arizona shortstop Jean Segura saw his 11-game hitting streak come to an end Saturday, but leads the team in batting average (.340) and is tied for the top spot in RBIs (19). The Diamondbacks have dropped four straight after winning a season high-matching five in a row.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Matt Cain (0-5, 6.69 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Rubby De La Rosa (4-4, 3.93)

Cain is looking for his first victory since July 22 of last season, but comes in off his best start of 2016. The 31-year-old gave up two runs on six hits over eight innings for his first quality start since his season debut, but took the loss at Toronto on Tuesday. Chris Owings is 5-for-7 with a homer versus Cain, who gave up three runs in 4 2/3 innings on April 19 - dropping to 14-8 with a 3.54 ERA lifetime against Arizona.

De La Rosa has won four of his last five decisions, starting with a three-strikeout, one-inning relief stint against the Giants on April 18. The 27-year-old Dominican permitted one run or fewer in three of his last four starts, including Tuesday’s win at Colorado. Buster Posey (4-for-8, homer) and Brandon Crawford (5-for-14, two homers) have hit well against De La Rosa, who is 4-1 with a 3.62 ERA in seven games (five starts) versus San Francisco.

WALK-OFFS

1. Arizona RHP Brad Ziegler has not allowed a run to the Giants in 22 straight innings, but has not appeared in the series.

2. San Francisco 1B Brandon Belt has reached base safely in 22 consecutive contests – two shy of his career-best streak.

3. Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt is 1-for-12 in the series with four strikeouts and has one homer in his last 16 games.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Diamondbacks 4

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/15

Trends - San Francisco at Arizona
W/L Trends

San Francisco

Giants are 8-0 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 6-0 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass. Giants are 6-1 in their last 7 road games. Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League West. Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win. Giants are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Giants are 10-4 in Cains last 14 starts during game 4 of a series. Giants are 4-9 in Cains last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 15-37 in Cains last 52 starts. Giants are 15-37 in Cains last 52 starts on grass. Giants are 2-5 in Cains last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 6-20 in Cains last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Giants are 5-17 in Cains last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Giants are 2-7 in Cains last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 6-23 in Cains last 29 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 1-4 in Cains last 5 starts vs. National League West. Giants are 0-5 in Cains last 5 road starts. Giants are 0-6 in Cains last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Giants are 0-5 in Cains last 5 Sunday starts.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 19-39 in their last 58 vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 17-37 in their last 54 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-8 in their last 9 games following a loss. Diamondbacks are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League West. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 overall. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass. Diamondbacks are 0-6 in their last 6 home games. Diamondbacks are 7-1 in De La Rosas last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Diamondbacks are 8-3 in De La Rosas last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 5-2 in De La Rosas last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 2-6 in De La Rosas last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in De La Rosas last 4 Sunday starts.

OU Trends

San Francisco

Under is 6-0 in Giants last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 games following a win. Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 vs. National League West. Under is 8-1-1 in Giants last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Under is 7-1 in Giants last 8 overall. Under is 7-1 in Giants last 8 on grass. Over is 6-1 in Giants last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-3-1 in Giants last 12 Sunday games. Over is 4-0 in Cains last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-1-1 in Cains last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Cains last 6 starts during game 4 of a series. Over is 14-3-1 in Cains last 18 Sunday starts. Over is 11-3-2 in Cains last 16 starts on grass. Over is 11-3-2 in Cains last 16 starts overall. Over is 6-2 in Cains last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 21-7-2 in Cains last 30 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 6-2 in Cains last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 14-5 in Cains last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 19-7-1 in Cains last 27 road starts. Over is 5-2 in Cains last 7 starts vs. National League West. Over is 35-15-2 in Cains last 52 starts with 4 days of rest.

Arizona

Under is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-0-2 in Diamondbacks last 5 Sunday games. Under is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games. Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 games following a loss. Under is 5-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. National League West. Over is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 during game 4 of a series. Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 5-0 in De La Rosas last 5 starts on grass. Under is 5-0 in De La Rosas last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-0 in De La Rosas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in De La Rosas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2-1 in De La Rosas last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 12-5-2 in De La Rosas last 19 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Arizona. Giants are 27-9 in the last 36 meetings in Arizona. Under is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Hunter Wendelstedt

Under is 6-0 in Wendelstedts last 6 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco. Under is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. San Francisco. Under is 5-1-1 in Wendelstedts last 7 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 8-2 in Wendelstedts last 10 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. San Francisco. Home team is 4-1 in Wendelstedts last 5 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco. Road team is 9-3 in Wendelstedts last 12 games behind home plate vs. Arizona. Over is 5-2 in Wendelstedts last 7 games behind home plate. Home team is 19-8 in Wendelstedts last 27 games behind home plate. Over is 9-4 in Wendelstedts last 13 games behind home plate vs. Arizona

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/15

Preview: Angels at Mariners

Current Conditions - Seattle

CLOUDY 57 °F
Wind: CLM 0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Los Angeles Angels (15-21) at Seattle Mariners (21-15)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Angels' Albert Pujols is starting to heat up and that could spell trouble for the American League West as visiting Los Angeles goes for a three-game sweep against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Pujols, a .310 career hitter, is 5-for-14 with two home runs and five RBIs in his last three games after belting a three-run shot in the ninth inning to give the Angels a 9-7 victory Saturday and raise his season average from .185 to .203.

Los Angeles (15-21), which has seven players — including 60 percent of its starting rotation and its closer — on the disabled list, has consecutive victories for the first time this month as it tries to stay in contention. The Mariners' eight-series winning streak (7-0-1) came to an end Saturday as they experience their first losing streak since dropping two straight in the middle of winning a pair of three-game sets with the New York Yankees and Cleveland in April. Seattle is 16-7 since that slide and leads Texas by a half-game in the AL West as it vie for its first postseason berth since 2001. The Mariners' Felix Hernandez passed Jamie Moyer to become the franchise's all-time winner with his 146th victory in his last outing and opposes Hector Santiago, who fizzled after a quick start.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), ROOT (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels LH Hector Santiago (2-2, 4.07 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Felix Hernandez (3-2, 2.27)

Santiago allowed four runs and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings of an 8-1 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday and is 0-2 with a 6.46 ERA in his last three turns. The 28-year-old New Jersey native was 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA over his first four starts, including a 4-2 victory over Seattle on April 23 when he permitted two runs and four hits while striking out seven in six innings. Santiago, who has yielded seven home runs this season, is 3-2 with a 3.24 ERA in 13 games (five starts) versus Seattle and has had little trouble with Robinson Cano (3-for-19) and Nelson Cruz (3-for-13, solo homer April 23).

Hernandez allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings of a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Monday. The 30-year-old Venezuelan bounced back from his worst start of the season when he received a no-decision after permitting eight runs (four earned) and nine hits in four innings of the Mariners' 9-8 victory in Oakland on May 4. Hernandez is 14-15 with a 3.31 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 47 starts against Los Angeles — 7-3 with a 1.55 ERA in his last 15 starts — and fares well versus Pujols (11-for-55, 14 strikeouts) while struggling with Mike Trout (.368 in 68 at-bats, five home runs, 15 RBIs, 21 strikeouts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels 3B Yunel Escobar returned to the lineup Saturday after missing Friday's game with a jammed thumb.

2. Cano, who leads the majors with 34 RBIs and shares the AL lead in home runs with 12, is batting .407 during a 13-game hitting streak consisting of every May contest with four home runs, 10 RBIs and 11 runs during that span.

3. Pujols has 568 home runs — one shy of tying Rafael Palmeiro for 12th on the all-time list.

PREDICTION: Mariners 3, Angels 2

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/15

Trends - LA Angels at Seattle
W/L Trends

LA Angels

Angels are 4-9 in their last 13 Sunday games. Angels are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a win. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 overall. Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass. Angels are 0-6 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Angels are 6-0 in Santiagos last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Angels are 6-0 in Santiagos last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Angels are 4-0 in Santiagos last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 7-1 in Santiagos last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Angels are 6-1 in Santiagos last 7 road starts. Angels are 6-1 in Santiagos last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 11-2 in Santiagos last 13 starts. Angels are 11-2 in Santiagos last 13 starts on grass. Angels are 5-1 in Santiagos last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 4-1 in Santiagos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 4-1 in Santiagos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 16-5 in Santiagos last 21 starts vs. American League West. Angels are 2-6 in Santiagos last 8 Sunday starts.

Seattle

Mariners are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss. Mariners are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series. Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Mariners are 16-7 in their last 23 overall. Mariners are 16-7 in their last 23 games on grass. Mariners are 8-18 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games. Mariners are 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Mariners are 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mariners are 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 starts. Mariners are 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 starts on grass. Mariners are 11-3 in Hernandezs last 14 Sunday starts. Mariners are 11-4 in Hernandezs last 15 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 11-4 in Hernandezs last 15 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 7-3 in Hernandezs last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mariners are 16-7 in Hernandezs last 23 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 23-11 in Hernandezs last 34 home starts. Mariners are 3-7 in Hernandezs last 10 starts with 5 days of rest. Mariners are 1-4 in Hernandezs last 5 starts vs. American League West.

OU Trends

LA Angels

Over is 3-0-1 in Angels last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-0-2 in Angels last 7 road games. Over is 3-0-1 in Angels last 4 vs. American League West. Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1-1 in Angels last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Angels last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2-2 in Angels last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 33-16-3 in Angels last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Santiagos last 4 Sunday starts. Under is 6-2-1 in Santiagos last 9 starts vs. American League West. Under is 9-3 in Santiagos last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Santiagos last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-2-1 in Santiagos last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Santiagos last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Seattle

Over is 5-0-1 in Mariners last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 overall. Over is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 on grass. Over is 5-0-2 in Mariners last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 home games. Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 Sunday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Mariners last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 7-2-2 in Mariners last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 20-6-2 in Mariners last 28 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 10-3-2 in Mariners last 15 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Mariners last 9 games following a loss. Over is 3-1-1 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 during game 3 of a series. Under is 7-3-1 in Mariners last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Hernandezs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 3-0-2 in Hernandezs last 5 home starts. Under is 4-0-1 in Hernandezs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Hernandezs last 8 starts on grass. Under is 5-1-1 in Hernandezs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 7-2 in Hernandezs last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 15-5-2 in Hernandezs last 22 Sunday starts. Under is 3-1-1 in Hernandezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Hernandezs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 21-7-3 in Hernandezs last 31 starts vs. American League West. Over is 5-2 in Hernandezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 49-22-4 in Hernandezs last 75 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 35-16-4 in Hernandezs last 55 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 37-18-4 in Hernandezs last 59 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1-1 in Hernandezs last 8 home starts vs. Angels. Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Seattle. Mariners are 4-1 in Hernandezs last 5 home starts vs. Angels. Angels are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Under is 22-8-4 in Hernandezs last 34 starts vs. Angels. Mariners are 1-4 in Hernandezs last 5 starts vs. Angels.

Umpire Trends - Mark Ripperger

Road team is 4-0 in Rippergers last 4 games behind home plate. Under is 8-1-1 in Rippergers last 10 games behind home plate. Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Ripperger behind home plate. Over is 4-1-1 in Rippergers last 6 games behind home plate vs. Seattle. Home team is 5-2 in Rippergers last 7 Sunday games behind home plate.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/15

Preview: Mets at Rockies

Current Conditions - Denver

CLOUDY 37 °F
Wind: E 13
5-Day Forecast
GAME: New York Mets (21-15) at Colorado Rockies (18-18)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The New York Mets entered the beginning of their 11-game road trip last week looking every bit like the defending National League champions, but they appear to be running out of gas as they near the end of their western trek. The Mets hope to avoid their first sweep of the season and fourth straight loss overall Sunday when they wrap up a three-game set with the Colorado Rockies.

New York went 7-2 on its homestand from April 25-May 4 and had won 10 of 12 to improve to 17-9 after opening the season by going .500 through 14 contests. The Mets' offense has been inconsistent at best while splitting four-game series in San Diego and Los Angeles, however, and hasn't enjoyed the surge that usually comes with a visit to Colorado, which has limited New York to six runs after losing its previous 11 meetings with the World Series runner-up. The Mets' season-long struggles with runners in scoring position has continued - 4-for-18 in this series and a major-league worst .207 for the season - which has become more of an issue for an offense that has only hit one home during its weekend stay at Coors Field despite ranking second in the NL with 52. The Rockies have used their first three-game home winning streak of the season after winning only four of their first 14 at Coors Field.
TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), ROOT (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (3-1, 2.12 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Tyler Chatwood (4-3, 3.09)
DeGrom, winless in his first two May starts despite a 3.75 ERA, will attempt to recapture the form that allowed him to go 3-0 with a 1.02 ERA in April. The 27-year-old Stetson product settled for a no-decision in his last outing Tuesday, permitting two runs on eight hits over seven innings at the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although he has yet to pitch in Coors Field, deGrom has dominated the Rockies while winning each of his two starts against them, giving up five hits in 15 scoreless frames while striking out 19.
Chatwood continued to be a complete different pitcher at home than on the road (4-0, 0.33 ERA) in Monday's loss to Arizona, falling to 0-3 with a 7.88 ERA in Colorado after surrendering six runs in as many innings. The 2008 second-round pick has failed to produce a quality start in any of his three turns in Coors Field, giving up each of the five homers he has allowed this season in those outings. Chatwood draws the Mets for only the fourth time and first since 2013, when he worked six strong innings in a no-decision.

WALK-OFFS
1. The Mets lead the majors with 36 home runs on the road, but 2B Neil Walker's fourth-inning solo shot Saturday was the first by a position player in the last five games.
2. Rockies RF Carlos Gonzalez has not homered in 24 games - his longest streak since 2012 - or produced an RBI since April 24, a span of 17 games.
3. New York C Kevin Plawecki has five RBIs over his last five games after failing to plate a run in 15 of his first 16 contests.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Rockies 4