In The Dugout for Monday. 9/8

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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 Monday. 9/8

MLB


National League
Braves-Nationals
Minor is 2-1, 2.17 in his last four starts.
Fister is 0-3, 7.02 in his last three starts.


Braves lost four of their last six games.
Washington is 5-7 in its last twelve games.


Under is 4-0-1 in last five Minor starts.


Pirates-Phillies
Locke is 2-1, 3.27 in his last four starts.
Kendrick is 3-0, 3.72 in his last three starts.


Pittsburgh won its last three games, allowing seven runs.
Philly won 11 of its last 16 games; they're 6-0 in the game following their last six losses. .


Over is 5-1-1 in Locke's last seven starts.


Cardinals-Reds
Miller is 0-0, 2.25 in his last three starts.
Axelrod is 1-1, 3.18 in three starts this season.


Cardinals won eight of their last nine games.
Cincinnati lost five of its last six games.


Eight of last ten Miller starts went over total.


Rockies-Mets
Lyles is 0-1, 6.65 in his last four starts.
Niese is 1-2, 6.30 in his last three starts.


Colorado won six of its last eight games.
Mets won five of their last seven games.




Over is 5-2-1 in New York's last eight games.


Marlins-Brewers
Penny is 1-1, 6.92 in three starts this season.
Gallardo is 0-2, 7.31 in his last three starts.


Marlins lost four of their last five road games.
Milwaukee lost 11 of its last 12 games.


Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Gallardo starts.


Padres-Dodgers
Despaigne is 0-0, 1.93 in his last two starts.
Hernandez is 1-2, 7.20 in his last three starts.


Padres lost six of their last eight games.
Dodgers won four of their last five games.


Four of last five Despaigne starts stayed under.


American League
Angels-Indians
Weaver is 3-1, 2.90 in his last five starts.
Salazar is 2-0, 0.90 in his last three starts.


Angels won ten of their last twelve games. .
Cleveland won four of its last five games.


Five of last six Weaver starts stayed under.


Royals-Tigers
Guthrie is 2-0, 3.54 in his last four starts.
Verlander is 2-3, 6.26 in his last five starts.


Royals won five of their last six games.
Detroit is 4-5 in its last nine home games.


Seven of last eight Royal games stayed under total.


Orioles-Red Sox
Gonzalez is 3-1, 1.27 in his last four starts.
Kelly is 1-0, 2.55 in his last three starts.


Baltimore won ten of its last fourteen games.
Red Sox lost nine of their last eleven home games.


Seven of last nine Gonzalez starts stayed under.


A's-White Sox
Gray is 1-3, 5.23 in his last five starts.
Noesi is 3-1, 4.02 in his last six starts.


Oakland lost eight of its last ten games.
White Sox lost last four games, scoring six runs.


Eight of last ten Oakland games stayed under.


Astros-Mariners
Peacock is 1-0, 2.70 in his last three starts.
Hernandez is 1-2, 3.86 in his last four starts.


Astros won six of their last seven games.
Mariners won five of their last six games.


Seven of last nine Peacock starts went over total.


Interleague games
Cubs-Blue Jays
Turner is 1-1, 6.30 in two starts for the Cubs.
Stroman is 2-0, 2.63 in his last two starts.


Cubs lost their last three games, scoring seven runs.
Toronto won six of its last eight games.


Five of last seven Toronto home games stayed under.


Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Minor 11-11; Fister 14-7
-- Locke 10-7; Kendrick 14-14
-- Miller 12-15; Axelrod 1-2
-- Lyles 9-9; Niese 13-13
-- Penny 2-1; Gallardo 12-16
-- Despaigne 7-6; Hernandez 8-11/2-3


-- Weaver 19-11; Salazar 9-7
-- Guthrie 16-12; Verlander 15-12
-- Gonzalez 12-10; Kelly 3-4/3-3
-- Gray 16-12; Noesi 13-10
-- Peacock 8-13; Hernandez 19-10


-- Turner 6-6/1-1; Stroman 9-8


Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Minor 6-22; Fister 6-21
-- Locke 8-17; Kendrick 15-28
-- Miller 5-27; Axelrod 0-3
-- Lyles 5-18; Niese 7-26
-- Penny 3-3; Gallardo 8-28
-- Despaigne 4-13; Hernandez 11-24


-- Weaver 6-30; Salazar 1-16
-- Guthrie 12-28 (5 of last 6); Verlander 11-27
-- Gonzalez 4-22; Kelly 5-13
-- Gray 11-28; Noesi 7-23
-- Peacock 7-21; Hernandez 4-29


-- Turner 5-14; Stroman 3-17

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Re: In The Dugout for Monday. 9/8

1	J BAKER	25	12	12	50.0%	50.0%	-0.7	-1.3	8.0	5.5	15.9
2	S BARBER	20	12	8	60.0%	40.0%	4.1	-6.0	9.0	6.0	14.9
3	L BARKSDALE	26	13	13	50.0%	50.0%	0.0	-2.0	7.3	6.1	14.5
4	L BARRETT	25	15	9	62.5%	37.5%	6.0	-8.5	9.1	6.2	15.0
5	T BARRETT	26	12	12	50.0%	50.0%	-0.3	-2.0	9.0	6.7	16.7
6	S BARRY	25	9	16	36.0%	64.0%	-7.7	5.6	7.6	5.5	16.6
7	T BASNER	23	17	6	73.9%	26.1%	11.2	-13.8	10.3	6.7	16.3
8	D BELLINO	24	13	10	56.5%	43.5%	3.0	-4.9	8.8	6.6	15.7
9	C BLASER	26	8	14	36.4%	63.6%	-6.2	4.3	7.0	6.1	15.7
10	S BUCKMINSTER	15	5	9	35.7%	64.3%	-4.2	3.2	7.5	7.1	16.5
11	C BUCKNOR	26	13	12	52.0%	48.0%	0.6	-3.4	8.8	6.4	14.6
12	A CAMPOS	8	7	0	100.0%	0.0%	7.2	-8.1	9.4	5.4	16.3
13	V CARAPAZZA	28	12	16	42.9%	57.1%	-4.2	2.0	7.2	5.3	15.0
14	M CARLSON	24	12	12	50.0%	50.0%	-0.6	-1.8	8.1	6.0	15.8
15	G CEDERSTROM	28	16	12	57.1%	42.9%	3.9	-6.4	8.2	5.2	14.8
16	C CONROY	23	14	9	60.9%	39.1%	5.2	-7.6	10.6	6.1	15.6
17	E COOPER	26	12	11	52.2%	47.8%	0.7	-3.6	9.8	5.5	15.8
18	F CULBRETH	25	11	14	44.0%	56.0%	-3.6	1.8	7.6	5.5	15.0
19	P CUZZI	27	13	14	48.1%	51.9%	-0.8	-1.8	9.1	5.8	16.5
20	K DANLEY	27	5	20	20.0%	80.0%	-15.9	14.5	5.8	4.4	15.8
21	B DAVIDSON	28	10	16	38.5%	61.5%	-6.3	4.2	6.9	5.8	16.5
22	G DAVIS	27	11	13	45.8%	54.2%	-2.7	0.5	7.9	6.3	14.2
23	D DEMUTH	15	6	8	42.9%	57.1%	-2.4	1.0	7.1	5.4	16.1
24	L DIAZ	28	17	8	68.0%	32.0%	8.7	-11.5	8.4	5.6	14.6
25	M DIMURO	25	9	12	42.9%	57.1%	-2.8	1.2	8.0	5.2	14.6
26	R DRAKE	25	14	11	56.0%	44.0%	2.8	-5.1	9.4	6.3	14.6
27	D EDDINGS	28	8	18	30.8%	69.2%	-10.4	8.5	6.9	4.4	15.1
28	P EMMEL	28	16	9	64.0%	36.0%	6.8	-9.3	8.2	5.8	15.3
29	M ESTABROOK	26	13	12	52.0%	48.0%	0.9	-3.3	8.4	5.0	14.1
30	M EVERITT	19	12	7	63.2%	36.8%	4.9	-6.9	8.9	6.3	16.5
31	C FAGAN	29	11	18	37.9%	62.1%	-8.0	5.8	7.8	6.3	15.3
32	C FAIRCHILD	15	7	8	46.7%	53.3%	-1.8	-0.1	8.9	5.9	16.9
33	A FLETCHER	28	10	14	41.7%	58.3%	-5.1	3.0	7.5	6.2	15.2
34	M FOSTER	28	11	16	40.7%	59.3%	-6.0	3.5	7.8	5.8	15.6
35	G GIBSON	29	14	14	50.0%	50.0%	-0.2	-2.2	8.1	6.2	16.0
36	T GIBSON	30	12	17	41.4%	58.6%	-6.1	3.6	7.7	5.6	16.9
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	25	13	10	56.5%	43.5%	2.7	-5.3	8.5	5.8	14.8
43	A HERNANDEZ	26	14	9	60.9%	39.1%	4.6	-7.4	8.4	5.2	15.0
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	31	17	12	58.6%	41.4%	4.7	-7.5	9.0	6.8	15.0
47	J HOYE	28	11	17	39.3%	60.7%	-6.8	4.3	8.2	5.8	14.3
48	M HUDSON	28	10	17	37.0%	63.0%	-7.4	5.8	7.6	6.0	16.6
49	D IASSOGNA	26	11	15	42.3%	57.7%	-4.9	1.7	8.1	5.6	15.4
50	A JOHNSON	23	14	8	63.6%	36.4%	5.5	-7.9	9.3	6.7	15.3
51	J JOYCE	17	9	8	52.9%	47.1%	1.0	-2.5	9.0	6.4	15.2
52	J KELLOGG	23	10	13	43.5%	56.5%	-3.9	1.6	8.3	6.2	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	28	13	14	48.1%	51.9%	-1.6	-0.8	8.4	5.9	16.9
55	J LAYNE	18	12	6	66.7%	33.3%	5.6	-7.3	9.9	5.5	14.3
56	W LITTLE	30	13	17	43.3%	56.7%	-4.4	1.5	7.4	5.1	15.5
57	A MARQUEZ	17	5	10	33.3%	66.7%	-5.8	4.4	7.8	6.5	15.0
58	B MAY	6	3	2	60.0%	40.0%	1.1	-1.7	8.2	7.8	18.3
59	J MEALS	26	17	8	68.0%	32.0%	8.4	-11.0	9.6	5.4	14.8
60	B MILLER	27	14	10	58.3%	41.7%	4.4	-7.0	7.7	4.7	16.1
61	G MORALES	31	19	8	70.4%	29.6%	10.9	-14.5	9.5	6.1	16.1
62	M MUCHLINSKI	26	10	16	38.5%	61.5%	-7.2	4.9	8.5	6.2	15.8
63	P NAUERT	24	13	10	56.5%	43.5%	2.5	-5.0	8.0	5.5	16.1
64	J NELSON	26	9	14	39.1%	60.9%	-5.9	3.9	7.8	5.4	14.3
65	B ONORA	25	6	18	25.0%	75.0%	-13.4	10.9	6.8	4.9	16.0
66	M PATTILLO	13	5	8	38.5%	61.5%	-3.3	2.3	7.8	5.3	17.0
67	A PORTER	27	9	18	33.3%	66.7%	-9.6	7.5	7.9	6.2	14.9
68	D RACKLEY	25	12	11	52.2%	47.8%	1.2	-3.1	8.6	5.6	13.3
69	T RANDAZZO	17	2	14	12.5%	87.5%	-12.6	11.3	6.4	4.9	14.2
70	D REYBURN	23	11	11	50.0%	50.0%	-0.5	-2.1	8.3	6.0	17.0
71	J REYNOLDS	25	7	18	28.0%	72.0%	-12.2	10.2	7.4	5.7	15.0
72	M RIPPERGER	30	11	17	39.3%	60.7%	-7.0	4.3	7.5	5.1	15.3
73	P SCHRIEBER	27	13	12	52.0%	48.0%	-0.2	-1.9	9.1	6.6	14.7
74	D SCOTT	28	11	16	40.7%	59.3%	-6.0	4.4	7.8	5.8	13.8
75	C SEGAL	24	18	6	75.0%	25.0%	12.3	-15.3	10.3	5.5	13.2
76	T TICHENOR	28	15	12	55.6%	44.4%	2.6	-5.5	8.3	6.7	16.0
77	T TIMMONS	27	14	12	53.8%	46.2%	1.7	-4.1	9.1	6.8	15.6
78	J TUMPANE	29	13	12	52.0%	48.0%	0.4	-3.1	9.2	6.4	14.1
79	L VANOVER	27	16	10	61.5%	38.5%	5.7	-8.7	8.9	5.9	16.2
80	M WEGNER	25	11	10	52.4%	47.6%	0.8	-2.6	8.5	6.0	16.0
81	B WELKE	28	11	17	39.3%	60.7%	-7.2	4.0	7.5	6.4	15.8
82	T WELKE	27	12	15	44.4%	55.6%	-4.5	1.5	7.6	4.9	16.7
83	H WENDELSTEDT	24	8	12	40.0%	60.0%	-4.6	3.0	6.6	4.9	14.6
84	J WEST	27	19	6	76.0%	24.0%	12.9	-15.2	9.8	5.7	15.6
85	M WINTERS	21	8	12	40.0%	60.0%	-4.7	2.6	7.0	5.7	16.0
86	Q WOLCOTT	28	12	15	44.4%	55.6%	-3.7	1.5	8.2	6.1	15.7
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 Monday. 9/8

MLB


Monday, September 8


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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of LA Angels's last 25 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing LA Angels


4:08 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
Kansas City is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Kansas City


7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Pittsburgh is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home


7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta


7:07 PM
CHI CUBS vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Baltimore's last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore


7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. NY METS
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado


7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of St. Louis's last 19 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing St. Louis


8:10 PM
MIAMI vs. MILWAUKEE
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami


8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Oakland


10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 17-7 SU in their last 24 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of LA Dodgers's last 21 games when playing San Diego

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NL Pitchers Report

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MIKE MINOR vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MINOR is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.528.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.9 units)
DOUG FISTER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
FISTER is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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JEFF LOCKE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LOCKE is 3-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.37 and a WHIP of 0.915.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
KYLE KENDRICK vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
KENDRICK is 4-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)

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SHELBY MILLER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MILLER is 1-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.337.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)
DYLAN AXELROD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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JORDAN LYLES vs. NY METS since 1997
LYLES is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
JON NIESE vs. COLORADO since 1997
NIESE is 1-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.65 and a WHIP of 1.528.
His team's record is 1-5 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-4.5 units)

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BRAD PENNY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PENNY is 3-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.551.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.1 units)
YOVANI GALLARDO vs. MIAMI since 1997
GALLARDO is 5-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.12 and a WHIP of 1.076.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

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ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KERSHAW is 11-6 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.128.
His team's record is 15-8 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-11. (-0.1 units)

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Re: In The Dugout for Monday. 9/8

AL Pitchers Report

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JERED WEAVER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WEAVER is 8-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 12-6 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-3. (+9.7 units)
DANNY SALAZAR vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SALAZAR is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. DETROIT since 1997
GUTHRIE is 8-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.481.
His team's record is 9-8 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.4 units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VERLANDER is 17-7 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 20-13 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-14. (-0.2 units)

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MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
GONZALEZ is 3-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.163.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)
JOE KELLY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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SONNY GRAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
HECTOR NOESI vs. OAKLAND since 1997
NOESI is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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BRAD PEACOCK vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PEACOCK is 2-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.89 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 3-3 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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IL Pitchers Report

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JACOB TURNER vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
MARCUS STROMAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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Re: In The Dugout for Monday. 9/8

MLB Early-Week Betting Cheat Sheet
Covers.com

Mets Get Pushy (Again)

Bettor frustration may be at an all-time high with the New York Mets, who recorded their league-high 17th push Sunday in a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets equaled the Miami Marlins’ league-leading total from a season ago - and still have 19 games remaining to best the mark.

Felix a Big Favorite

Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez is a whopping -299 favorite Monday evening against the visiting Houston Astros - the biggest edge of his 10 year major-league career. Hernandez is 2-1 in three starts this season as a fave of -200 or greater, including a 1-1 mark against the Astros.

Buehrle Hungry for Wins

Toronto Blue Jays lefty Mark Buehrle is on the lookout for a victory Tuesday as he hosts the Chicago Cubs. Buehrle has just one win since the All-Star break after going into the stretch with 10 victories - and has four no-decisions in his last five starts, all Toronto victories.

Pitching Notes

It’s no surprise that Cy Young favorite Clayton Kershaw has been a strong under play as his Los Angeles Dodgers (-155) host the San Diego Padres on Monday. Kershaw, who leads the majors with a 1.70 ERA, has gone Under in eight of his last 10 starts, including five in a row.

The Baltimore Orioles hope to continue riding the hot hand Tuesday as they send right-hander Chris Tillman to the hill against the host Boston Red Sox. The Orioles have won each of Tillman’s last eight starts, helping vault him into top spot on the pitcher value chart at +$1,320 entering Tuesday.

Hitting Notes

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is heating up heading into Monday’s showdown with the visiting Kansas City Royals (+120, 8.5). Cabrera has 15 hits in 30 at-bats over the past seven days, with five home runs, nine RBIs and a ridiculous 1.567 OPS in that span.

It could be a long night for the Dodgers hitters on Tuesday as they take on Andrew Cashner and the Padres. Members of the Los Angeles roster are hitting a paltry .225 in 129 combined at-bats versus Cashner, with just eight extra-base hits - and zero home runs - over that stretch.

Totals Streak

Minnesota Twins (8-0 O/U): Things are getting ugly for the Twins, who have put together an impressive Over streak after allowing at least five runs in six of their previous eight games. The recent surge has propelled Minnesota into top spot on the Over list for the season, at 76-62-5 O/U overall.

Prop of the Day

While the margin is razor-thin, bettors should consider taking the Padres Under 1.5 (+120) against Kershaw and the Dodgers. Kershaw has allowed just two runs on six hits in 17 innings against San Diego this season, while the Padres have scored fewer than two runs in four of their last five games.

Injury Notes

Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton will miss Monday’s game against the host Cleveland Indians (-113, 7.5) with a nagging shoulder ailment that has sidelined him since last Thursday. Los Angeles hasn’t missed the slugger, going 3-0 SU, 3-0 O/U and +303 units in his absence.

Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso will return from the concussion disabled list this week, but is expected to be limited to pinch-hitting duty for the remainder of the season. The Athletics have struggled in his absence, going 4-10 SU, 5-9 O/U and a staggering -920 units in that span.

Weather Watch

Wind at Comerica Park will blow in from center field at 7 mph for Monday’s game between the host Tigers (-130, 8.5) and Kansas City. Teams combined to hit 1.4 home runs per game under similar conditions in 2013, well below the stadium average of 1.87.

Citi Field will see wind blowing from right to left field at 8 mph Tuesday when the Mets entertain the Colorado Rockies. Teams combined to hit a paltry .199 in six games under similar wind conditions a season ago.

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Re: In The Dugout for Monday. 9/8

Atlanta at Miami, 7:05 ET
Minor: 18-8 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
Fister: WASHINGTON 11-16 in home games revenging a loss where the team scored 1 run or less


Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Locke: PITTSBURGH 47-32 after 4 or more consecutive road games
Kendrick: PHILADELPHIA 41-65 after a loss by 2 runs or less


St Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Miller: ST LOUIS 72-43 after having won 3 of their last 4 games
Axelrod: CINCINNATI 52-60 against right-handed starters


Colorado at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Lyles: COLORADO 54-76 after a win
Niese: NY METS 22-10 UNDER after allowing 3 runs or less 2 straight games


Miami at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Penny: MIAMI 34-27 after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
Gallardo: MILWAUKEE 4-10 in home games against NL East opponents


San Diego at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Despaigne: N/A
Hernandez: N/A


LA Angles at Cleveland, 1:05 ET
Weaver: LA ANGELS 14-21 after 3 or more consecutive overs
Salazar: CLEVELAND 95-70 after a win


Kansas City at Detroit, 4:05 ET
Guthrie: 13-5 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Verlander: 18-22 TSR after a win


Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 ET
Gonzalez: BALTIMORE 44-38 after a win
Kelly: BOSTON 7-17 revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite


Oakland at Chicago, 8:10 ET
Gray: OAKLAND 7-12 after 9 consecutive games versus division rivals
Noesi: 12-6 TSR in night games


Houston at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Peacock: HOUSTON 13-39 revenging 2 straight home losses vs opponent
Hernandez: SEATTLE 38-23 after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games


Chicago at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Turner: CHICAGO CUBS 21-16 after allowing 8 runs or more
Stroman: TORONTO 7-15 after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less


TSR = Team Start Record