In The Dugout for Labor Day. 9/1

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Welcome to In The Dugout.
Baseball handicapping with a twist.
In here we use the home plate umpire in handicapping each game.
Please note that there is not much advance umpire info available on Monday and Friday.

Here is what we look at.
Pitcher vs Team.
Pitcher with umpire.
Team with umpire.
Head to head trends.
Umpire trends.
If all those favor a side or a total. Then it's a play.

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Re: In The Dugout for Labor Day. 9/1

Boston at Tampa Bay

Jerry Layne	16	8-8	9.88	294	189	105	64.4	14.2	5.6	2.52	2.06	11-5

Current streak = None.

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Last 10 W/ Boston 3-7 / 5-4-1 Over

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Last 10 W/ Tampa 7-3 / 6-4 Under

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Trends.
Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Jerry Layne

Road team is 4-0 in Laynes last 4 Monday games behind home plate vs. Boston. Home team is 5-1 in Laynes last 6 Monday games behind home plate. Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Layne behind home plate. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 Monday games with Layne behind home plate. Road team is 5-2 in Laynes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay. Over is 12-5 in Laynes last 17 games behind home plate. Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Layne behind home plate.

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Re: In The Dugout for Labor Day. 9/1

Minnesota at Baltimore

Mark Wegner	24	9-15	8.21	301	191	110	63.4	15.8	5.9	2.70	1.46	10-10

Current streak = None.

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Last 10 W/ Twins 5-5 / 5-4-1 Under
Hughes 3-4 / 3-2-2 Under

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Last 10 W/ Baltimore 6-4 / 6-4 Under

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Trends.
Head to Head

Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Twins are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings. Twins are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Baltimore.

Umpire Trends - Mark Wegner

Under is 1-0-3 in Wegners last 4 games behind home plate. Road team is 4-0 in Wegners last 4 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Road team is 4-1 in Wegners last 5 Monday games behind home plate. Road team is 10-3 in Wegners last 13 games behind home plate. Road team is 8-3 in Wegners last 11 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore. Over is 20-8-3 in Wegners last 31 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.

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Re: In The Dugout for Labor Day. 9/1

September Pitchers Report
By Marc Lawrence
VegasInsider.com

Like the notches in out belt after a tasty Labor Day barbeque, MLB rosters have expanded to accommodate the final month of the season. And as College Football and the NFL crash onto the scene, MLB pitchers take the final spotlight in hopes of leading their teams on to the playoff trail. Which ones can we count on and which ones figure to crash-test dummies? Check it out.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of September. On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in September team starts, winning 33% percent or less of their efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each September over the last three years.

Enjoy…

Note: Pitchers with an asterisk (*) next to their named appeared on this month’s list last year.

GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:

Bumgarner, Madison (10-4)

A consistently good pitcher who can work side to side or up and down in the strike zone, with equal effectiveness. Bumgarner will set a career-high for strikeouts this season and very likely wins, while still being far below a base hit an inning.

*Fister, Doug (11-3)

After being brilliant most of the season, Fister has been a little off his game of late. Otherwise, he’s been sparkling all year and has excelled at keeping the ball down. He is currently on pace to set best-ever WHIP number in a season.

*Gallardo, Yovani (11-5)

Gallardo has pitched much better coming into September, with a 2.86 ERA in his past 10 starts. While not the strikeout pitcher he used to be, his command has been exemplary and should easily surrender the fewest walks in a season in his career.

*Gonzalez, Gio (12-4)

Injuries and inconsistency has plagued the left-hander, which is why he has allowed nearly a hit an inning, unable to fully command his wide array of pitches. Washington needs Gonzalez to find his game like in the past this month and have him ready to be a factor for the playoffs.

Greinke, Zack (8-4)

This Dodgers’ hurler has done everything necessary as the No. 2 starter and is as dependable as they come. If Greinke, Kershaw and Ryu stay on top of their game, the L.A. Dodgers could be headed to the World Series.

*Guthrie, Jeremy (11-4)

Never a great pitcher, for some reason has finished seasons strong in the final month of the year. If Kansas City is to win their division for the first time since 1985, Guthrie will have to do his part to contribute to their success.

*Hughes, Philip (9-3)

How important has Phil Hughes been to the success of Minnesota this season? When he’s started they are 17-10; when he is watching between starts they are 42-66 as August concluded. Based on the past, bettors should know how to bet on Hughes and the Twins the rest of the season.

*Kennedy, Ian (14-1)

For an average pitcher, Kennedy has closed the season like few with this incredible record. This season, his numbers are around career norms, but his sinker has had more bite with two strikes, fanning more than a batter per inning.

Latos, Matt (11-4)

The 6’6 Virginia native has been battling injuries all season and his team has floundered, which has been no fault of the right-hander. With the Reds going nowhere, good time for Latos to pad stats for his next contract.

*Lee, Cliff (11-5)

Season is over for the lanky lefty with what is essentially a bad elbow.

Milone, Tommy (12-1)

Moving from Oakland to Minnesota is probably going to curtail Milone’s September numbers, of which reported above represent three-year career numbers. The A’s gave Milone numerous chances. He just never came through. Subtract this month and the 6’0 lefty has a below .500 career record.

Scherzer, Max (10-5)

While not as domineering as his Cy Young season, Scherzer has been no less effective and did his part from seeing Detroit falling completely apart. Works fast, knows how to change speeds, and added another gear when it comes to getting hitters out with runners on base.

Shields, James (12-4)

Shields had his worst outing in sometime on Aug. 25 and knowing his bulldog determination that could be his last poor game of the regular season. Knows how to pitch and always around the plate. On pace to conceded his fewest walks in five seasons.

*Weaver, Jered (10-4)

No longer having great “stuff”, Weaver as a youngster always knew how to pitch by changing speeds and working the strike zone vertically. He will give the Angels a chance to win the AL West because he knows how to win.

Wilson, C.J. (13-5)

Since coming back from injury, not the same Wilson we are used to seeing. His control has been awful, catching too much of the plate with upper zone pitches and strikeouts-to-walks nearly even. It’s time for the port-sider to elevate his game at crunch time.

BAD MONTH PITCHERS

Buehrle, Mark (5-10)

Unfortunately for Toronto, their season has mirrored that of Buehrle. The Blue Jays like the crafty lefty were super early, but as the season wore on, they started to show wear and tear and have been crumbling since. Lacking velocity, the 35-year old now wears down late in the season.

*Francis, Jeff (3-7)

Designated for assignment in late July by Yankees.

Harang, Aaron (4-9)

Though it seems Harang has pitched better this season than any time in recent years, his numbers are very similar to when he was with the Dodgers two years ago with fewer walks. Can he contribute in September?

Hernandez, Felix (2-10)

Having an absolutely marvelous season, batters are around the Mendoza Line (.202) hitting against King Felix. Very curious to watch how he pitches with playoffs on the line this month, which happens infrequently for the Mariners.

McCarthy, Brandon (4-8)

Cannot remember a pitcher having a bigger in-season turnaround after being traded. McCarthy has arguably become the ace of the Yankees staff, one decimated by injuries. Hence, would have to think McCarthy results will improve this time around.

Norris, Bud (3-8)

Having pitched on bad Houston teams and ineffective last year after coming to Baltimore, Norris has been fair this year for the Orioles. Always look to play on at home and play against on the road.

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Re: In The Dugout for Labor Day. 9/1

MLB


National League
Phillies-Braves
Hamels is 4-1, 2.09 in his last eight starts.
Teheran is 3-0, 1.47 in his last three starts.


Phillies won seven of their last ten games.
Atlanta won four of its last five games.


Under is 6-1-2 in last nine Atlanta games.


Mets-Marlins
Wheeler is 5-1, 2.67 in his last eleven starts.
Alvarez is 2-1, 4.66 in three starts since coming off DL.


Mets are 10-8 in their last 18 road games.
Marlins lost six of their last eight games.


Under is 4-1-1 in last six Miami games.


Pirates-Cardinals
Cole is 1-0, 1.50 in his last three starts.
Lynn is 3-0, 2.19 in his last four starts.


Pirates won four of their last five games.
St Louis won six of its last eight home games.


Eight of last nine Cardinal home games went over.


Brewers-Cubs
Nelson is 0-3, 4.77 in his last four starts.
Turner is 2-3, 7.66 in his last five starts.


Milwaukee lost its last five games, outscored 38-11.
Cubs lost four of last six games, allowing 39 runs.


Five of Cubs' last six games went over total.


Diamondbacks-Padres
Cahill is 1-1, 6.61 in his last three starts.
Ross is 5-2, 2.10 in his last eight starts.


Arizona lost 10 of its last 14 games.
Padres won four of their last five games.


Four of last five San Diego games stayed under.


Giants-Rockies
Hudson is 1-0, 2.03 in his last two starts.
Morales is 0-3, 5.34 in his last six starts.


Giants won their last six games by combined score of 42-11.
Colorado lost five of their last six games.
Completion of suspended game is before scheduled game.


Five of last seven games at Coors Field went over the total.


Nationals-Dodgers
Gonzalez is 0-0, 3.00 in his last three starts.
Hernandez is 2-1, 3.91 in four starts for the Dodgers.


Washington lost four of its last six games.
Dodgers won three of their last four home games.


Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Washington games.


American League
Red Sox-Rays
de la Rosa is 0-1, 6.46 in his last three starts.
Smyly is 3-0, 0.88 in his last four starts.


Red Sox lost ten of their last fourteen games.
Tampa Bay lost ten of its last fifteen games.


Seven of last nine Tampa Bay home games stayed under total.


Twins-Orioles
Hughes is 4-1, 2.06 in his last five starts.
Gausman is 1-3, 4.50 in his last four starts.


Twins lost seven of their last eight games.
Baltimore won six of their last seven games.


Seven of last ten Minnesota games went over total.


Tigers-Indians
Price is 1-2, 4.68 in his last five starts.
Kluber is 4-2, 1.62 in his last eight starts.


Detroit won six of its last nine games.
Cleveland won 13 of its last 18 games.


14 of last 17 Cleveland games stayed under total.


Mariners-A's
Young is 4-0, 3.00 in his last six starts.
Hammel is 1-1, 2.86 in his last four starts.


Mariners lost four of their last six games.
Oakland lost seven of its last eight games.


Last five Young starts went over the total.


Rangers-Royals
Lewis is 1-3, 6.23 in his last four starts.
Ventura is 3-1, 2.84 in his last five starts.


Texas lost 11 of its last 17 games.
Royals lost five of their last seven games.


Four of last five Kansas City games stayed under.


Interleague games
None


Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Hamels 12-12; Teheran 17-11
-- Wheeler 13-14; Alvarez 17-8
-- Cole 11-5; Lynn 17-10
-- Nelson 4-5; Turner 6-6/0-1
-- Cahill 4-8; Ross 14-14
-- Hudson 16-9; Morales 7-12
-- Gonzalez 12-10; Hernandez 8-11/2-2


-- de la Rosa 7-7; Smyly 6-12/3-2
-- Hughes 17-10; Gausman 9-6
-- Price 14-9/2-3; Kluber 17-11
-- Young 16-8; Hammel 10-7/1-7
-- Lewis 11-13; Ventura 13-11


Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Hamels 3-24; Teheran 8-28
-- Wheeler 8-27; Alvarez 6-25
-- Cole 6-16; Lynn 6-27
-- Nelson 3-9; Turner 5-13
-- Cahill 6-12; Ross 7-28
-- Hudson 6-25; Morales 3-19
-- Gonzalez 7-22; Hernandez 9-25


-- de la Rosa 4-14; Smyly 6-23
-- Hughes 5-27; Gausman 3-15
-- Price 9-28; Kluber 4-28
-- Young 6-25; Hammel 7-25
-- Lewis 8-24; Ventura 7-24

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Re: In The Dugout for Labor Day. 9/1

1	J BAKER	23	10	12	45.5%	54.5%	-2.7	1.1	8.0	5.4	15.8
2	S BARBER	19	11	8	57.9%	42.1%	3.0	-4.7	8.6	5.9	14.9
3	L BARKSDALE	25	13	12	52.0%	48.0%	1.0	-3.0	7.6	6.2	14.6
4	L BARRETT	25	15	9	62.5%	37.5%	6.0	-8.5	9.1	6.2	15.0
5	T BARRETT	25	12	11	52.2%	47.8%	0.8	-3.0	9.2	6.8	16.8
6	S BARRY	24	8	16	33.3%	66.7%	-8.8	6.9	7.5	5.5	16.7
7	T BASNER	22	16	6	72.7%	27.3%	10.1	-12.6	10.1	6.8	16.3
8	D BELLINO	22	12	9	57.1%	42.9%	3.0	-4.9	8.9	6.6	15.5
9	C BLASER	25	7	14	33.3%	66.7%	-7.5	5.8	7.0	6.2	16.0
10	S BUCKMINSTER	15	5	9	35.7%	64.3%	-4.2	3.2	7.5	7.1	16.5
11	C BUCKNOR	25	12	12	50.0%	50.0%	-0.4	-2.2	8.7	6.5	14.8
12	A CAMPOS	8	7	0	100.0%	0.0%	7.2	-8.1	9.4	5.4	16.3
13	V CARAPAZZA	27	11	16	40.7%	59.3%	-5.2	3.0	7.0	5.2	15.2
14	M CARLSON	23	12	11	52.2%	47.8%	0.5	-2.8	8.1	6.1	15.9
15	G CEDERSTROM	26	14	12	53.8%	46.2%	1.8	-3.9	8.1	5.2	14.9
16	C CONROY	22	14	8	63.6%	36.4%	6.2	-8.6	10.9	6.0	15.5
17	E COOPER	26	12	11	52.2%	47.8%	0.7	-3.6	9.8	5.5	15.8
18	F CULBRETH	24	11	13	45.8%	54.2%	-2.5	0.8	7.7	5.7	15.3
19	P CUZZI	26	12	14	46.2%	53.8%	-2.0	-0.4	8.9	5.8	16.5
20	K DANLEY	25	4	19	17.4%	82.6%	-15.9	14.7	5.8	4.6	15.9
21	B DAVIDSON	27	9	16	36.0%	64.0%	-7.4	5.5	6.7	5.6	16.7
22	G DAVIS	25	10	12	45.5%	54.5%	-2.6	0.6	7.9	6.3	14.0
23	D DEMUTH	15	6	8	42.9%	57.1%	-2.4	1.0	7.1	5.4	16.1
24	L DIAZ	26	17	7	70.8%	29.2%	9.8	-12.5	8.6	5.8	14.7
25	M DIMURO	25	9	12	42.9%	57.1%	-2.8	1.2	8.0	5.2	14.6
26	R DRAKE	24	14	10	58.3%	41.7%	3.8	-6.1	9.7	6.5	14.8
27	D EDDINGS	26	8	16	33.3%	66.7%	-8.4	6.5	7.0	4.4	15.2
28	P EMMEL	27	15	9	62.5%	37.5%	5.8	-8.3	8.2	5.8	15.4
29	M ESTABROOK	24	13	10	56.5%	43.5%	2.9	-5.3	8.8	5.3	14.1
30	M EVERITT	17	12	5	70.6%	29.4%	7.1	-8.9	9.4	6.2	15.9
31	C FAGAN	27	10	17	37.0%	63.0%	-7.9	6.0	8.0	6.2	15.1
32	C FAIRCHILD	13	6	7	46.2%	53.8%	-1.7	0.0	8.6	5.8	16.8
33	A FLETCHER	27	9	14	39.1%	60.9%	-6.1	4.0	7.4	6.3	15.4
34	M FOSTER	26	11	14	44.0%	56.0%	-3.7	1.4	7.8	5.7	15.8
35	G GIBSON	28	13	14	48.1%	51.9%	-1.2	-1.0	8.1	6.1	16.0
36	T GIBSON	29	12	16	42.9%	57.1%	-5.1	2.6	8.0	5.7	16.7
37	M GONZALEZ	22	12	8	60.0%	40.0%	4.2	-6.0	8.1	5.9	15.4
38	B GORMAN	22	10	12	45.5%	54.5%	-2.2	0.1	7.0	5.3	17.6
39	J GOSNEY	1	1	0	100.0%	0.0%	1.0	-1.1	16.0	11.0	8.0
40	C GUCCIONE	25	9	15	37.5%	62.5%	-7.3	4.8	7.6	4.6	14.4
41	T HALLION	26	11	15	42.3%	57.7%	-5.2	2.3	8.8	6.0	15.0
42	A HAMARI	23	12	9	57.1%	42.9%	2.6	-5.0	8.2	5.9	15.1
43	A HERNANDEZ	25	14	9	60.9%	39.1%	4.6	-7.4	8.3	5.3	15.3
44	E HICKOX	23	7	15	31.8%	68.2%	-8.7	7.2	6.5	5.9	15.5
45	J HIRSCHBECK	2	1	1	50.0%	50.0%	0.0	-0.2	5.0	6.5	17.0
46	P HOBERG	29	16	11	59.3%	40.7%	4.8	-7.5	9.2	7.1	14.8
47	J HOYE	26	9	17	34.6%	65.4%	-8.9	6.8	8.0	5.8	14.2
48	M HUDSON	26	10	15	40.0%	60.0%	-5.4	3.8	7.8	6.0	16.2
49	D IASSOGNA	25	11	14	44.0%	56.0%	-3.9	0.7	8.3	5.8	15.6
50	A JOHNSON	21	12	8	60.0%	40.0%	3.5	-5.6	8.8	6.6	15.1
51	J JOYCE	15	8	7	53.3%	46.7%	1.0	-2.4	9.3	6.9	15.4
52	J KELLOGG	22	10	12	45.5%	54.5%	-2.8	0.6	8.5	6.4	13.8
53	B KNIGHT	26	11	15	42.3%	57.7%	-4.9	2.7	7.7	7.0	14.7
54	R KULPA	26	12	13	48.0%	52.0%	-1.5	-0.6	8.6	5.8	16.9
55	J LAYNE	16	11	5	68.8%	31.3%	5.6	-7.2	9.9	5.6	14.2
56	W LITTLE	29	13	16	44.8%	55.2%	-3.4	0.5	7.5	5.1	15.6
57	A MARQUEZ	15	3	10	23.1%	76.9%	-7.8	6.7	7.1	6.6	15.1
58	B MAY	6	3	2	60.0%	40.0%	1.1	-1.7	8.2	7.8	18.3
59	J MEALS	24	16	7	69.6%	30.4%	8.4	-10.9	9.9	5.4	14.6
60	B MILLER	27	14	10	58.3%	41.7%	4.4	-7.0	7.7	4.7	16.1
61	G MORALES	30	18	8	69.2%	30.8%	9.9	-13.3	9.3	6.0	16.2
62	M MUCHLINSKI	24	8	16	33.3%	66.7%	-9.2	7.1	8.0	6.3	16.0
63	P NAUERT	23	12	10	54.5%	45.5%	1.5	-4.0	7.8	5.5	16.2
64	J NELSON	26	9	14	39.1%	60.9%	-5.9	3.9	7.8	5.4	14.3
65	B ONORA	24	6	17	26.1%	73.9%	-12.3	9.9	6.7	4.6	15.6
66	M PATTILLO	13	5	8	38.5%	61.5%	-3.3	2.3	7.8	5.3	17.0
67	A PORTER	26	8	18	30.8%	69.2%	-10.6	8.5	7.5	6.2	14.8
68	D RACKLEY	25	12	11	52.2%	47.8%	1.2	-3.1	8.6	5.6	13.3
69	T RANDAZZO	16	2	13	13.3%	86.7%	-11.6	10.3	6.5	4.7	14.3
70	D REYBURN	23	11	11	50.0%	50.0%	-0.5	-2.1	8.3	6.0	17.0
71	J REYNOLDS	23	7	16	30.4%	69.6%	-10.2	8.2	7.6	5.7	15.2
72	M RIPPERGER	28	10	16	38.5%	61.5%	-7.0	4.3	7.5	5.1	15.3
73	P SCHRIEBER	26	12	12	50.0%	50.0%	-1.2	-0.8	9.0	6.5	14.1
74	D SCOTT	28	11	16	40.7%	59.3%	-6.0	4.4	7.8	5.8	13.8
75	C SEGAL	23	17	6	73.9%	26.1%	11.3	-14.1	10.3	5.7	13.2
76	T TICHENOR	27	14	12	53.8%	46.2%	1.6	-4.4	8.2	6.8	16.2
77	T TIMMONS	25	13	11	54.2%	45.8%	1.7	-4.1	9.2	6.8	15.4
78	J TUMPANE	28	12	12	50.0%	50.0%	-0.7	-2.0	8.8	6.4	14.2
79	L VANOVER	25	15	9	62.5%	37.5%	5.9	-8.6	8.6	6.0	16.4
80	M WEGNER	24	10	10	50.0%	50.0%	-0.3	-1.4	8.2	5.9	15.8
81	B WELKE	26	9	17	34.6%	65.4%	-9.2	6.2	7.3	6.1	16.1
82	T WELKE	26	12	14	46.2%	53.8%	-3.3	0.5	7.7	5.0	16.8
83	H WENDELSTEDT	22	7	12	36.8%	63.2%	-5.6	4.1	6.5	5.0	14.4
84	J WEST	27	19	6	76.0%	24.0%	12.9	-15.2	9.8	5.7	15.6
85	M WINTERS	20	8	12	40.0%	60.0%	-4.7	2.6	7.0	5.6	15.8
86	Q WOLCOTT	26	11	14	44.0%	56.0%	-3.5	1.6	8.0	6.1	15.6
87	J WOLF	22	12	7	63.2%	36.8%	4.2	-6.5	8.6	5.6	15.8

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Re: In The Dugout for Labor Day. 9/1

NL Pitchers Report

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COLE HAMELS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAMELS is 15-8 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 19-13 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-14. (-0.6 units)
JULIO TEHERAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
TEHERAN is 3-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 0.807.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.1 units)

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ZACK WHEELER vs. MIAMI since 1997
WHEELER is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.04 and a WHIP of 0.894.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)
HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. NY METS since 1997
ALVAREZ is 4-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.139.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)

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GERRIT COLE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
COLE is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.32 and a WHIP of 0.903.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)
LANCE LYNN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LYNN is 5-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.15 and a WHIP of 1.459.
His team's record is 7-6 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-8. (-4.1 units)

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JIMMY NELSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
JACOB TURNER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
TURNER is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAHILL is 2-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 1.523.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-6. (-6.3 units)
TYSON ROSS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ROSS is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.024.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

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TIM HUDSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
HUDSON is 5-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.6 units)
FRANKLIN MORALES vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MORALES is 1-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.468.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)

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GIO GONZALEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
ROBERTO HERNANDEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.19 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.3 units)

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AL Pitchers Report

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RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
DREW SMYLY vs. BOSTON since 1997
SMYLY is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PHIL HUGHES vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HUGHES is 7-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.450.
His team's record is 10-9 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.7 units)
KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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DAVID PRICE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PRICE is 5-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 5-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)
COREY KLUBER vs. DETROIT since 1997
KLUBER is 2-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

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CHRIS YOUNG vs. OAKLAND since 1997
YOUNG is 3-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.6 units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAMMEL is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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COLBY LEWIS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LEWIS is 1-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.92 and a WHIP of 1.423.
His team's record is 1-4 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)
YORDANO VENTURA vs. TEXAS since 1997
VENTURA is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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MLB Betting News and Notes
By Covers.com

Under trending when these clubs meet

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox have been playing in a lot of low scoring games as of late, evidenced by the Under going 4-1 in their last five meetings through Sunday.

They'll meet again at The Trop Monday. The Rays are currently -153 faves with a total of 7.5.


Mets cashing tickets for bettors against Miami

The New York Mets have been dominating the Miami Marlins in recent games, winning all five out of the last five meetings between the two NL clubs through Sunday.

They'll face off again in the Sunshine State Monday. The Marlins are -122 faves with a total of seven.


Phils, Hamels streaking on the Under away from home

The Under has been the hot bet with Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels on the road as of late, as six of his last seven starts away from Citizens Bank Park have gone under the total.

Hamels takes the mound for the Phils Monday when they visit the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.

The Braves are -142 faves with an O/U of 6.5.


This pitcher is lights out on the Under at home

If you've been betting on the Baltimore Orioles at home with Kevin Gausman on the mound, you've been collecting some nice profits.

The Under is 5-1 in Gausman's last six starts at Camden Yards. He'll get the call when the O's host the Minnesota Twins Monday.

The Orioles are -138 faves with an O/U of eight.

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MLB Betting Cheat Sheet
By Covers.com

Dodgers Halt Padres' Under Streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers (-165, O 7) used five runs in the eighth and ninth innings to defeat host San Diego 7-1 Sunday, ending the Padres' latest Under streak at four. San Diego remains far and away the best under bet in the league, sitting 48-82-5 entering the week.

Smyly Dealing Low Totals

Tampa Bay lefty Drew Smyly will look to extend his recent under streak Monday as the host Rays (-152, 7.5) tangle with the Boston Red Sox. Smyly is 1-7 over/under over his last eight starts, and has surrendered just three total runs in his previous four outings.

Welcome Back, Holland

Derek Holland makes his long-awaited 2014 debut Tuesday as the Texas Rangers visit the Kansas City Royals. The veteran left-hander underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and hasn't pitched in a major-league game since last Sept. 28.

Pitching Notes

Gerrit Cole is one of the hottest pitchers going as the Pittsburgh Pirates (+109, 7) visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon. The Pirates are 7-1 SU in Cole's last eight outings, with the right-hander racking up five quality starts over that span.

Twins lefty Tommy Milone will look to get back on track Tuesday as Minnesota hosts the Chicago White Sox. Milone has surrendered 15 runs in 11 innings over his previous three outings, with the Twins going 3-0 O/U over that span.

Hitting Notes

Philaelphia pitcher Cole Hamels vs. Atlanta first baseman Chris Johnson will be one of the marquee matchups of Monday's showdown between the visiting Phillies (+131, 6.5) and the Braves. Johnson is 7-for-20 lifetime vs. Hamels, but has struck out nine times.

Tampa Bay pitcher Jeremy Hellickson may want to steer clear of Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista on Tuesday when the Rays host the Blue Jays. Bautista is 8-for-26 with threee home runs lifetime against Hellickson.

Totals Streak

Chicago Cubs (5-1 O/U): The Cubs have a wealth of young hitters but continues to scuffle on the mound, surrendering 22 runs in back-to-back losses in St. Louis over the weekend. The Cubs remain a strong over play for the year, entering Monday at 68-62-7 O/U.

Prop of the Day

Bettors may want to shrink Monday's total between the Detroit Tigers (+104, 7) and the host Cleveland Indians, with Under 5.5 offering +145. Cleveland ace Corey Kluber is 2-10 O/U in his previous 12 starts, while Detroit counterpart David Price is 3-6 O/U in his last nine.

Injury Notes

Kansas City outfielder Josh Willingham missed Sunday's game against Cleveland with back stiffness and is considered day-to-day. Willingham was slumping at the time of the injury, hitting just 4-for-21 over his previous eight games.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez left Sunday's game against San Francisco with a sore left wrist and is considered day-to-day. Gomez has missed nine games this season, with the Brewers going 4-5 SU, 5-4 O/U and -175 units without him.

Weather Watch

Wrigley Field will see wind blowing out to center field at 13 mph as the host Chicago Cubs (+120) face the Milwaukee Brewers. Teams combined to average better than 13 runs in seven games under similar conditions a season ago.

Umpire Note of the Day

Over is 20-8-3 in umpire Mark Wegner's last 31 games behind home plate involving Minnesota. Wegner will call the balls and strikes for Monday's series finale between the visiting Twins (+136, 8) and the Baltimore Orioles.

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1:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

1:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

1:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

1:35 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BALTIMORE
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Baltimore is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota

2:15 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

2:20 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Milwaukee's last 19 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

4:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing Seattle

4:05 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Detroit is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit

4:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games at home
Colorado is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against San Francisco

4:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona

8:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LA DODGERS
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing Washington
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Washington

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games on the road
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing Texas

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Philadelphia at Atlanta, 1:10 ET
Hamels: Philadelphia 7-23 SU off 6+ division games
Teheran: Atlanta 30-13 SU at home with a total of 7 runs or less


NY Mets at Miami, 1:10 ET
Wheeler: NY Mets 19-10 Over off 3+ division games
Alvarez: 10-2 TSR in home games


Pittsburgh at St Louis, 2:15 ET
Cole: Pittsburgh 4-15 SU off 9+ division games
Lynn: 14-4 TSR as a favorite of -150 or less


Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Nelson: Milwaukee 9-2 SU away after bullpen allowed 4+ runs
Turner: Cubs 16-33 SU vs. Milwaukee


Arizona at San Diego, 4:10 ET
Cahill: Arizona 3-15 SU off 4+ games allowing 3 runs or less
Ross: San Diego 11-3 SU off 3+ games hitting 0 home runs


San Francisco at Colorado, 5:20 ET
Hudson: 15-2 TSR vs. division opponents
Morales: Colorado 6-19 SU off 5+ road games


Washington at LA Dodgers, 8:10 ET
Gonzalez: Washington 22-8 SU vs. AL West opponents
Hernandez: 1-8 TSR at home in night games


Boston at Tampa Bay, 1:10 ET
De La Rosa: Boston 17-5 Under away off 6+ road games
Smyly: 2-7 TSR as a favorite of -150 or higher


Minnesota at Baltimore, 1:35 ET
Hughes: 11-2 TSR in day games
Gausman: Baltimore 11-22 SU off 3+ wins


Detroit at Cleveland, 4:05 ET
Price: Detroit 8-14 SU away in day games
Kluber: 10-3 TSR in home games


Seattle at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Young: 14-7 TSR with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Hammel: 4-12 TSR in the second half of the season


Texas at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Lewis: 7-1 TSR away off a team loss
Ventura: Kansas City 0-6 SU as a home favorite of -175 to -200


TSR = Team Start Record