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W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 22-47 in their last 69 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Orioles are 4-9 in their last 13 interleague road games.
Orioles are 15-37 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 24-60 in their last 84 games on grass.
Orioles are 14-37 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 14-37 in their last 51 during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 26-71 in their last 97 overall.
Orioles are 5-16 in their last 21 interleague games.
Orioles are 13-42 in their last 55 road games.
Orioles are 13-42 in their last 55 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 12-39 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 7-23 in their last 30 games following a win.
Orioles are 2-7 in their last 9 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 6-21 in their last 27 Saturday games.
Orioles are 11-40 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 2-11 in their last 13 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 2-11 in their last 13 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 1-8 in their last 9 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 5-1 in Bundys last 6 interleague starts.
Orioles are 2-5 in Bundys last 7 road starts.
Orioles are 2-5 in Bundys last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-4 in Bundys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 1-6 in Bundys last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Orioles are 0-4 in Bundys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 0-5 in Bundys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Atlanta

Braves are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 24-8 in their last 32 games following a loss.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Braves are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Braves are 9-19 in their last 28 vs. American League East.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 7-23 in their last 30 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 6-22 in their last 28 interleague home games.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 0-6 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 7-1 in Teherans last 8 home starts.
Braves are 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 8-2 in Teherans last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 4-1 in Teherans last 5 interleague starts.
Braves are 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 6-2 in Teherans last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 9-20 in Teherans last 29 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 4-10 in Teherans last 14 Saturday starts.
Braves are 2-6 in Teherans last 8 starts vs. American League East.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Under is 9-1 in Orioles last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1-1 in Orioles last 9 games following a win.
Under is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-2 in Orioles last 12 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 11-3 in Orioles last 14 interleague games.
Under is 11-3 in Orioles last 14 vs. National League East.
Under is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-3 in Orioles last 12 interleague road games.
Under is 15-6 in Orioles last 21 overall.
Under is 12-5 in Orioles last 17 on grass.
Under is 12-5-1 in Orioles last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 road games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Bundys last 4 Saturday starts.
Over is 4-0-1 in Bundys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-0-1 in Bundys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Bundys last 7 interleague starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Bundys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Bundys last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Bundys last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.

Atlanta

Over is 4-0 in Braves last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 interleague games.
Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 vs. American League East.
Over is 8-0 in Braves last 8 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-1-1 in Braves last 11 interleague home games.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 7-2 in Braves last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 9-3 in Braves last 12 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 Saturday games.
Under is 14-6 in Braves last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 42-20-6 in Braves last 68 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Teherans last 4 interleague starts.
Under is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Teherans last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Teherans last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-3-1 in Teherans last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Teherans last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2 in Teherans last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-3-1 in Teherans last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-2 in Teherans last 7 Saturday starts.
Under is 7-3 in Teherans last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 21-10-1 in Teherans last 32 starts overall.

Head to Head

Orioles are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Orioles are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Lance Barksdale

Home team is 5-0 in Barksdales last 5 interleague games behind home plate.
Under is 5-0 in Barksdales last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Home team is 5-0 in Barksdales last 5 interleague games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Home team is 4-0 in Barksdales last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Under is 5-0 in Barksdales last 5 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Home team is 5-1 in Barksdales last 6 games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 interleague games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 interleague games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Home team is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Under is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 interleague games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 interleague games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 interleague games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Under is 7-2-1 in Barksdales last 10 interleague games behind home plate.
Under is 3-1-1 in Barksdales last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Home team is 44-16 in Barksdales last 60 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 27-10 in Barksdales last 37 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Under is 43-19-6 in Barksdales last 68 games behind home plate.
Orioles are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Braves are 3-13 in their last 16 games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games with Barksdale behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Cubs at Reds
Gracenote
Jun 23, 2018

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are at opposite ends of the National League hierarchy, but you wouldn't know it based on their head-to-head record. The surging Reds will try for a third straight win over the visiting Cubs as they look to continue playing spoiler on Saturday.


After claiming the first two contests of the four-game series, the Reds are 4-3 against the Cubs this season, making them one of only three teams with a winning record versus Chicago. Cincinnati has won five straight overall – one shy of its longest streak of the year – and is hitting .322 with nine homers and 34 runs scored during the stretch. The Reds will try to keep up the hot hitting against Luke Farrell, whose spot start further depletes a bullpen that already is missing Carl Edwards Jr. and closer Brandon Morrow. The Cubs have dropped four of their last six contests to fall two games behind first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, ABC 7 (Chicago), FS Ohio (Cincinnati)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Luke Farrell (2-2, 3.63 ERA) vs. Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (2-1, 4.60)

Farrell will make his first start of the season and the second of his career. The 27-year-old has made 12 relief appearances this year, including one against the New York Mets on June 2 in which he worked five scoreless frames in a 14-inning victory. Farrell, who pitched out of the bullpen nine times for the Reds last season, never has faced his former team.

DeSclafani is making his fourth start as he works his way back from a left oblique strain that cost him the first two months of the season. The 28-year-old put together his best outing Sunday at Pittsburgh, allowing two runs and three hits over 5 2/3 innings to record the win. DeSclafani is 2-2 with a 3.70 ERA in seven career starts against the Cubs.


WALK-OFFS

1. Reds 3B Eugenio Suarez is 15-for-44 with five homers and 12 RBIs during his career-best 12-game hitting streak.

2. Suarez has averaged a home run every 13.56 at-bats, while Cubs LF Kyle Schwarber has gone deep once every 14.2 at-bats – two of the three best ratios in the NL behind Washington’s Bryce Harper.

3. Chicago 1B Anthony Rizzo’s 24 home runs against the Reds are fourth-most among active players, trailing Albert Pujols (47), Ryan Braun (41) and Andrew McCutchen (29).


PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Reds 4

 

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W/L Trends
Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Cubs are 10-4 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 43-19 in their last 62 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 52-24 in their last 76 games following a loss.
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
Cubs are 2-7 in their last 9 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Cincinnati

Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass.
Reds are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 11-23 in their last 34 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 17-36 in their last 53 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 17-37 in their last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 15-36 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Reds are 22-53 in their last 75 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Reds are 8-21 in their last 29 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 8-24 in their last 32 Saturday games.
Reds are 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Reds are 2-6 in DeSclafanis last 8 Saturday starts.
Reds are 1-5 in DeSclafanis last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-6 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Chi. Cubs

Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 Saturday games.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Cincinnati

Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-1 in Reds last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-2-1 in Reds last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2-1 in Reds last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Reds last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 games following a win.
Under is 7-3 in Reds last 10 overall.
Under is 7-3 in Reds last 10 on grass.
Over is 7-3-1 in Reds last 11 home games.
Under is 19-9-2 in Reds last 30 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2-1 in DeSclafanis last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in DeSclafanis last 7 starts overall.
Under is 15-6-1 in DeSclafanis last 22 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-5-1 in DeSclafanis last 17 starts vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1-1 in DeSclafanis last 6 starts vs. Cubs.
Over is 24-9-4 in the last 37 meetings in Cincinnati.
Over is 37-14-3 in the last 54 meetings.
Cubs are 46-21 in the last 67 meetings.
Reds are 1-4 in DeSclafanis last 5 starts vs. Cubs.

Umpire Trends - Greg Gibson

Road team is 4-0 in Gibsons last 4 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Road team is 11-4 in Gibsons last 15 games behind home plate.
Over is 12-5-1 in Gibsons last 18 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Road team is 17-8 in Gibsons last 25 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Cubs are 4-10 in their last 14 games with Gibson behind home plate.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Gibson behind home plate.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games with Gibson behind home plate.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Gibson behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Yankees at Rays
Gracenote
Jun 23, 2018

The Tampa Bay Rays have turned their fortunes around against the New York Yankees and look to win their third straight between the divisional foes when they continue a three-game series in Florida on Saturday. Six pitchers combined on a five-hitter to help the Rays to a 2-1 win in Friday's series opener.

Tampa Bay was outscored 31-10 in losing the first five meetings between the teams before winning the last two while holding the high-powered Yankees to one run in both games. The Rays' committee approach on the mound paid dividends in both wins and they'll hope for another solid group effort with Wilmer Font getting the start Saturday. Sonny Gray will try to continue his personal turnaround for the Yankees, who had won four straight and seven of eight before being stifled by Tampa Bay on Friday. Brett Gardner was the one New York player with more than one hit as he put forth a solid return after missing five straight games due to a knee injury.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Sonny Gray (5-4, 4.89 ERA) vs. Rays RH Wilmer Font (0-3, 7.56)

Gray held Washington to two runs over five innings while fanning seven to get the win his last time out, improving to 2-0 with a 2.63 ERA in four June starts. He also owns a 2.93 mark on the road, limiting opponents to a .228 average and recording more than a strikeout per frame in those seven outings. The one-time All-Star is 3-4 with a 4.26 ERA in 11 career starts versus Tampa Bay, but owns a 2.19 ERA in four starts at Tropicana Field.

Font has been with three teams in 2018 and owns a 2.20 ERA in seven appearances with the Rays. He has allowed three runs over 10 1/3 innings spread over three starts with Tampa Bay, lasting a season-high 4 2/3 innings and striking out five in a 3-1 win at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. The 28-year-old is 0-1 with a 3.18 ERA in two starts at Tropicana Field.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rays activated INF Daniel Robertson (hamstring) from the 10-day disabled list and optioned RHP Austin Pruitt to Triple-A Durham.

2. Yankees RHP Masahiro Tanaka (hamstring) is expected to have a bullpen session Sunday and may start a simulated game next week.

3. Tampa Bay CF Kevin Kiermaier is 0-for-13 with four strikeouts since coming off the DL.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Rays 4

 

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W/L Trends
NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 11-3 in their last 14 vs. American League East.
Yankees are 20-6 in their last 26 Saturday games.
Yankees are 18-6 in their last 24 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 41-14 in their last 55 overall.
Yankees are 33-12 in their last 45 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 8-3 in their last 11 road games.
Yankees are 21-8 in their last 29 during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 27-11 in their last 38 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 39-16 in their last 55 games following a loss.
Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 41-18 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-0 in Grays last 4 road starts.
Yankees are 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Yankees are 4-1 in Grays last 5 Saturday starts.
Yankees are 4-1 in Grays last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 2-6 in Grays last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games on astroturf.
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. American League East.
Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 Saturday games.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Rays are 5-14 in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Rays are 4-12 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Rays are 2-7 in their last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
NY Yankees

Under is 11-0 in Yankees last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-0 in Yankees last 8 road games.
Under is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 vs. American League East.
Under is 7-0 in Yankees last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-1 in Yankees last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Yankees last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 on astroturf.
Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 13-3 in Yankees last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 20-5-1 in Yankees last 26 overall.
Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 Saturday games.
Under is 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Grays last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Grays last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Grays last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Grays last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Tampa Bay

Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-0 in Rays last 7 vs. American League East.
Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-1 in Rays last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Rays last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 18-7-1 in Rays last 26 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 33-16-3 in Rays last 52 overall.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Under is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings.
Yankees are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Dan Bellino

Home team is 4-0 in Bellinos last 4 games behind home plate.
Under is 5-0 in Bellinos last 5 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Under is 13-3-2 in Bellinos last 18 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Road team is 9-3 in Bellinos last 12 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 20-7-1 in Bellinos last 28 Saturday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Bellinos last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Under is 32-13-6 in Bellinos last 51 games behind home plate.
Home team is 9-4 in Bellinos last 13 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Rays are 4-9 in their last 13 games with Bellino behind home plate.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Bellino behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Cardinals at Brewers
Gracenote
Jun 23, 2018

Jesus Aguilar is swinging a powerful bat and looks to follow up a magical performance when the Milwaukee Brewers host the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday in the third contest of a four-game set. Aguilar hit a game-tying homer in the seventh inning and the decisive walk-off blast in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Cardinals and has matched his career high of 16 homers.

Aguilar has been on a roll over his past six games by slamming five homers and driving in 12 runs as he solidifies his hold as the team's first baseman. His first homer on Friday halted 6 1/3 no-hit innings by St. Louis rookie Jack Flaherty and his second was an opposite-field blast deep into the right-center field bleachers as first-place Milwaukee won its third straight contest to take a two-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central. The painstaking defeat was the third straight and eighth in the past 10 games for the Cardinals, who are 6 1/2 games behind the Brewers. St. Louis right fielder Dexter Fowler was hitless in three at-bats on Friday and is a meager 4-for-42 in June.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Miles Mikolas (7-2, 2.69 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Chase Anderson (5-6, 4.54)

Mikolas has just one victory over his last five starts after opening the season by winning his six first decisions. The 29-year-old has displayed impeccable control with just 10 free passes in 90 1/3 innings and walked more than one batter just twice in 14 starts. Mikolas' first two starts of the season came against the Brewers and he went 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA, giving up four runs on each occasion.

Anderson was roughed up for six runs and five hits over 5 1/3 innings by Philadelphia on Sunday to suffer his third loss in his past four outings. The 30-year-old is 3-3 in eight home outings but owns a porous 5.70 ERA and has allowed 13 homers compared to just two in six road turns. Anderson received a no-decision against the Cardinals on April 3 when he gave up four runs and eight hits over four innings and is 2-2 with a 3.19 ERA in 10 career starts against St. Louis.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals 1B Jose Martinez is hitless in seven at-bats in the series and just 3-for-27 over his past seven games.

2. Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun (right thumb) sat out his second straight after undergoing a cryotherapy injection to relieve nerve pain on Wednesday but is available to play if needed.

3. St. Louis SS Paul DeJong took batting practice Friday for the first time since breaking his left hand on May 17.

PREDICTION: Brewers 7, Cardinals 3

 

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W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 36-16 in their last 52 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 2-8 in their last 10 overall.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 2-8 in their last 10 games on grass.
Cardinals are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Cardinals are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 4-0 in Mikolas' last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Mikolas' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-2 in Mikolas' last 7 road starts.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Brewers are 11-3 in their last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 10-3 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 21-8 in their last 29 home games.
Brewers are 13-5 in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 25-10 in their last 35 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 21-10 in their last 31 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 Saturday starts.
Brewers are 12-4 in Andersons last 16 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 11-4 in Andersons last 15 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 11-5 in Andersons last 16 home starts.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Under is 26-4-1 in Cardinals last 31 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Mikolas' last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Mikolas' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Mikolas' last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Mikolas' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Milwaukee

Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 47-18-2 in Brewers last 67 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 81-35-4 in Brewers last 120 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 34-15-2 in Brewers last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 27-12-2 in Brewers last 41 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 36-16-1 in Brewers last 53 vs. National League Central.
Under is 22-10-1 in Brewers last 33 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 37-17-1 in Brewers last 55 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 39-19-3 in Brewers last 61 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Andersons last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-1-1 in Andersons last 9 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-1 in Andersons last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 19-7 in Andersons last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Andersons last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-1 in Andersons last 17 starts on grass.
Under is 11-5-1 in Andersons last 17 starts overall.

Head to Head

Brewers are 4-0 in Andersons last 4 starts vs. Cardinals.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee.
Cardinals are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Milwaukee.
Cardinals are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Rob Drake

Over is 4-0 in Drakes last 4 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Drakes last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Home team is 4-1 in Drakes last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2 in Drakes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Brewers are 3-9 in their last 12 games with Drake behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Tigers at Indians
Gracenote
Jun 23, 2018

The Cleveland Indians are on the upswing again with a dominant five-game winning streak and look to continue building their lead in the American League Central Saturday when they host the Detroit Tigers. The Indians have outscored all division opponents 38-6 during their streak after posting a second straight shutout while scoring in double digits in each contest.

Yonder Alonso belted a grand slam for one of Cleveland’s three homers in Friday’s 10-0 triumph and is a robust 6-for-12 with six RBIs over the last three games while Edwin Encarnacion and Francisco Lindor also went deep in the win. Trevor Bauer looks to knock off the Tigers for the fourth time in 2018 when he takes the mound Saturday for the Indians against veteran left-hander Francisco Liriano (hamstring), who comes off the disabled list for his first appearance in four weeks. Second-place Detroit has dropped three in a row after winning its previous five to fall six games behind Cleveland in the division. The Tigers managed just one double and four singles in Friday’s setback, but shortstop Jose Iglesias extended his hitting streak to five games in which he is 8-for-19.

TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Francisco Liriano (3-2, 3.90 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (6-5, 2.50)

Liriano is winless in his last five starts after allowing five runs on six hits (three homers) and three walks over five innings of an 8-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox on May 26 in his last outing. The 34-year-old Dominican Republic native has already faced the Indians twice this year, going 0-1 with a 6.10 ERA, and owns a 2.59 ERA on the road as opposed to 5.47 at home. Rajai Davis is 14-for-39 with a homer versus Liriano, who is 5-7 with a 4.39 ERA in 22 career games (17 starts) against the Indians.

Bauer has alternated wins over the last four starts, including eight innings of one-run ball at Detroit on June 8 for the last of his three wins over the Tigers in 2018. The 27-year-old UCLA product has struck out at least 10 in five of his last seven starts, totaling 74 of his 129 on the season (100 2/3 innings), and boasts a .206 batting average against. Leonys Martin is 7-for-11 with a pair of doubles against Bauer, who is 7-5 with a 5.95 ERA in 15 career appearances (14 starts) versus the Tigers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit OF JaCoby Jones had a double Friday and has hit safely in each of the last eight games in which he had an official at-bat.

2. Cleveland 3B Jose Ramirez saw his three-game hitting streak end Friday, but has reached base in a career-high 29 straight contests.

3. The Tigers are 3-8 against the Indians this season and have dropped 35 of 48 meetings with their division rivals since the start of 2016.

PREDICTION: Indians 7, Tigers 2

 

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W/L Trends
Detroit

Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 9-3 in their last 12 Saturday games.
Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 17-36 in their last 53 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 22-47 in their last 69 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 19-42 in their last 61 road games.
Tigers are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Tigers are 1-4 in Lirianos last 5 road starts.
Tigers are 1-4 in Lirianos last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 1-4 in Lirianos last 5 starts.
Tigers are 1-4 in Lirianos last 5 starts on grass.

Cleveland

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass.
Indians are 12-2 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 41-12 in their last 53 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 53-18 in their last 71 vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 39-14 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 44-16 in their last 60 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 44-17 in their last 61 home games.
Indians are 20-8 in their last 28 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 37-16 in their last 53 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Indians are 50-22 in their last 72 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 42-19 in their last 61 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 39-18 in their last 57 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 65-31 in their last 96 games following a win.
Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 home starts.
Indians are 12-4 in Bauers last 16 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 6-2 in Bauers last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Indians are 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts.
Indians are 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts on grass.
Indians are 21-9 in Bauers last 30 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Indians are 9-4 in Bauers last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 1-4 in Bauers last 5 Saturday starts.

OU Trends
Detroit

Under is 12-2 in Tigers last 14 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 Saturday games.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 10-3 in Tigers last 13 road games.
Under is 10-3 in Tigers last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-1 in Tigers last 22 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 16-5 in Tigers last 21 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-4-1 in Tigers last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-4 in Tigers last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-8 in Tigers last 28 games following a loss.
Under is 11-5 in Tigers last 16 overall.
Under is 11-5 in Tigers last 16 on grass.
Under is 11-5-1 in Tigers last 17 vs. American League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Lirianos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Lirianos last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Lirianos last 5 road starts.

Cleveland

Over is 8-0 in Indians last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Indians last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1-1 in Indians last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1-1 in Indians last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 22-5-1 in Indians last 28 home games.
Over is 13-3-1 in Indians last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games following a win.
Over is 11-4 in Indians last 15 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 vs. American League Central.
Under is 25-11-1 in Indians last 37 Saturday games.
Under is 4-0 in Bauers last 4 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts overall.
Under is 5-0 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 9-1-1 in Bauers last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 33-13-5 in Bauers last 51 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 43-18-5 in Bauers last 66 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 9-0 in Bauers last 9 home starts vs. Tigers.
Over is 11-3 in Bauers last 14 starts vs. Tigers.
Over is 34-16-1 in the last 51 meetings in Cleveland.
Tigers are 14-38 in the last 52 meetings.
Indians are 2-6 in Bauers last 8 home starts vs. Tigers.
Tigers are 6-21 in the last 27 meetings in Cleveland.

Umpire Trends - Marvin Hudson

Indians are 6-0 in their last 6 Saturday games with Hudson behind home plate.
Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Hudson behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Hudsons last 6 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Hudsons last 5 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Under is 6-2-1 in Hudsons last 9 Saturday games behind home plate.
Road team is 7-3 in Hudsons last 10 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Hudson behind home plate.
Tigers are 2-8 in their last 10 games with Hudson behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Dodgers at Mets
Gracenote
Jun 23, 2018

Clayton Kershaw will come off the disabled list for the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday and couldn't ask for a better opponent to face than the New York Mets - if not for the pitcher opposing him. Kershaw has never lost to the Mets in 12 career starts but will match up against New York right-hander Jacob deGrom, owner of a major league-leading 1.51 ERA.

Kershaw was initially scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, but the forecast of rain in Omaha, Neb., prompted the Dodgers to accelerate the left-hander's return to the majors. Sidelined since June 1 with a back injury, Kershaw carries an 8-0 record and 1.84 record in 12 starts versus New York into the second of the three-game series. Conversely, deGrom never has beaten in the Dodgers, going 0-3 with a 3.26 ERA in six starts, but he has permitted a combined seven earned runs over his last 11 outings. Cody Bellinger's grand slam was the big blow in Los Angeles' 5-2 victory on Friday night - the Dodgers' 10th consecutive win in the series and the Mets' 11th loss in their last 12 games at Citi Field.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (1-4, 2.76 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (5-2, 1.51)

Kershaw missed nearly the entire month of May due to biceps tendinitis before limiting Philadelphia to one run on four hits over five innings in a no-decision on May 31. He went on the disabled list the following day and returns to make his fourth start on the road, where he is 0-1 despite a 2.37 ERA and .219 batting average against. Kershaw had made five starts at Citi Field, posting a 3-0 mark and 1.31 ERA.

DeGrom ended a five-start winless drought at Colorado on Monday by holding the Rockies to two runs (one earned) and five hits over a season high-tying eight innings. He was 0-2 over his previous five turns despite permitting five earned runs and striking out 44 batters over 36 innings. Justin Turner is hitless in 13 at-bats against deGrom, who allowed two homers in a 6-0 home loss to the Dodgers last August.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Dodgers have scored 104 runs in June and 51 have come via the home run ball.

2. Mets OF-3B Jose Bautista hit a two-run homer Friday, his first blast in 28 games with the team.

3. Dodgers SS Chris Taylor missed the series opener due to tightness in his left hamstring.

PREDICTION: Mets 3, Dodgers 2

 

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W/L Trends
LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 9-1 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Dodgers are 11-3 in their last 14 road games.
Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 23-9 in their last 32 overall.
Dodgers are 23-9 in their last 32 games on grass.
Dodgers are 75-30 in their last 105 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 76-31 in their last 107 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 89-37 in their last 126 games following a win.
Dodgers are 54-25 in their last 79 vs. National League East.
Dodgers are 28-13 in their last 41 Saturday games.
Dodgers are 55-27 in their last 82 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Dodgers are 8-2 in Kershaws last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
Dodgers are 57-18 in Kershaws last 75 starts.
Dodgers are 41-13 in Kershaws last 54 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 56-18 in Kershaws last 74 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 38-13 in Kershaws last 51 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 40-14 in Kershaws last 54 starts vs. National League East.
Dodgers are 50-18 in Kershaws last 68 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Dodgers are 23-9 in Kershaws last 32 Saturday starts.
Dodgers are 42-17 in Kershaws last 59 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 60-26 in Kershaws last 86 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 35-16 in Kershaws last 51 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 54-25 in Kershaws last 79 road starts.
Dodgers are 36-17 in Kershaws last 53 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

NY Mets

Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mets are 22-48 in their last 70 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 16-36 in their last 52 overall.
Mets are 16-36 in their last 52 games on grass.
Mets are 25-61 in their last 86 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 8-20 in their last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 9-23 in their last 32 games following a loss.
Mets are 9-24 in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 8-22 in their last 30 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mets are 7-20 in their last 27 home games.
Mets are 5-16 in their last 21 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 Saturday games.
Mets are 4-17 in their last 21 during game 2 of a series.
Mets are 4-17 in their last 21 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League West.
Mets are 19-7 in deGroms last 26 starts vs. National League West.
Mets are 4-9 in deGroms last 13 starts during game 2 of a series.
Mets are 1-4 in deGroms last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mets are 1-4 in deGroms last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in deGroms last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 2-10 in deGroms last 12 home starts.
Mets are 1-5 in deGroms last 6 starts.
Mets are 1-5 in deGroms last 6 starts on grass.
Mets are 1-6 in deGroms last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mets are 1-6 in deGroms last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 0-4 in deGroms last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 0-5 in deGroms last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 0-4 in deGroms last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
LA Dodgers

Under is 8-0 in Dodgers last 8 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games.
Under is 8-0 in Dodgers last 8 on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 games following a win.
Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-2-1 in Dodgers last 10 vs. National League East.
Over is 14-6 in Dodgers last 20 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Kershaws last 7 starts with 22 or more days of rest.
Under is 20-4-2 in Kershaws last 26 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Kershaws last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-1 in Kershaws last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Kershaws last 7 road starts.
Under is 5-2 in Kershaws last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 20-8 in Kershaws last 28 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 33-15-3 in Kershaws last 51 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 37-17-1 in Kershaws last 55 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

NY Mets

Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-2-1 in Mets last 13 games following a loss.
Under is 14-3 in Mets last 17 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Mets last 16 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 12-3-1 in Mets last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 8-2-1 in Mets last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-1 in Mets last 17 overall.
Under is 11-5-1 in Mets last 17 on grass.
Under is 5-0 in deGroms last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in deGroms last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in deGroms last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in deGroms last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-2 in deGroms last 11 starts on grass.
Under is 9-2 in deGroms last 11 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in deGroms last 5 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in deGroms last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in deGroms last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-2 in deGroms last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.

Head to Head

Dodgers are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in New York.
Dodgers are 7-0 in Kershaws last 7 road starts vs. Mets.
Dodgers are 11-1 in the last 12 meetings.
Dodgers are 12-2 in Kershaws last 14 starts vs. Mets.
Under is 6-1 in Kershaws last 7 starts vs. Mets.
Under is 5-1 in deGroms last 6 starts vs. Dodgers.
Under is 5-1 in Kershaws last 6 road starts vs. Mets.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York.

Umpire Trends - Chris Segal

Home team is 5-1 in Segals last 6 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 4-1 in Segals last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 8-3 in Segals last 11 Saturday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Segals last 7 games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2 in Segals last 7 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.

 

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Preview: Mariners at Red Sox
Gracenote
Jun 23, 2018

The Boston Red Sox hope to continue their offensive surge when they host the slumping Seattle Mariners on Saturday night for the middle contest of a three-game set between two teams in playoff position in the American League. The Red Sox rallied from a five-run deficit Friday for a 14-10 victory in the series opener and have scored 23 times in their last two games - 32 in their past three victories.

J.D. Martinez homered among four hits and knocked in five Friday while Mitch Moreland registered three hits to improve to 9-for-19 during a five-game hitting streak for Boston, which has won three of five against the Mariners in 2018. Eduardo Rodriguez goes for his seventh straight win when he takes the mound for the Red Sox on Saturday and he will face veteran Mike Leake, who struggled against Boston last week. Seattle has dropped five consecutive contests, allowing 41 runs in the process, to fall 3 1/2 games behind first-place Houston in the AL West. Nelson Cruz has been red hot through the slide for the Mariners, belting nine homers over his last 13 games after going deep twice in Friday’s setback while knocking in seven runs.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Mike Leake (7-4, 4.47 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Eduardo Rodriguez (9-1, 3.59)

Leake saw his seven-game unbeaten streak come to an end last Sunday when he yielded five runs on eight hits across six innings against the Red Sox. The 30-year-old Arizona State product had allowed two or fewer runs in his previous five outings and has walked one better or fewer in seven of his past eight starts. Rafael Devers is 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs versus Leake, who is 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA in five career games against Boston.

Rodriquez has permitted nine total runs during his six-game winning streak, but the pitch count has risen to 100 in each while reaching six innings just twice. The 25-year-old Venezuela native held Seattle to two runs on six hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over six innings last Sunday. Dee Gordon is 4-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs against Rodriguez, who is 2-1 with a 2.66 ERA in four career contests versus the Mariners.

WALK-OFFS

1. Gordon has hit safely in 10 straight contests, going 17-for-43 in that stretch to raise his batting average to .294 overall.

2. Martinez is 38-for-113 with six homers and 18 RBIs in 30 career games against the Mariners.

3. Mariners SS Jean Segura (forearm infection), who leads the majors with 32 multi-hit games, is day-to-day after missing the last two games.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Mariners 3

 

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W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 10-2 in their last 12 Saturday games.
Mariners are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Mariners are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Mariners are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Mariners are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.
Mariners are 4-0 in Leakes last 4 road starts.
Mariners are 5-0 in Leakes last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 7-0 in Leakes last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-0 in Leakes last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 7-1 in Leakes last 8 starts.
Mariners are 5-1 in Leakes last 6 starts on grass.
Mariners are 5-1 in Leakes last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Mariners are 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-2 in Leakes last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Boston

Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Red Sox are 13-3 in their last 16 Saturday games.
Red Sox are 11-4 in their last 15 home games.
Red Sox are 16-6 in their last 22 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 42-16 in their last 58 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Red Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 49-23 in their last 72 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 34-16 in their last 50 games following a win.
Red Sox are 36-17 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 51-25 in their last 76 overall.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Rodriguezs last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Red Sox are 8-1 in Rodriguezs last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 8-1 in Rodriguezs last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 16-5 in Rodriguezs last 21 home starts.
Red Sox are 19-7 in Rodriguezs last 26 starts.
Red Sox are 25-10 in Rodriguezs last 35 starts on grass.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 7-3 in Rodriguezs last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Seattle

Over is 9-2 in Mariners last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 15-5-1 in Mariners last 21 Saturday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Mariners last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 road games.
Over is 11-5-1 in Mariners last 17 overall.
Over is 7-0 in Leakes last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Leakes last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Leakes last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Leakes last 6 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Leakes last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Leakes last 15 starts overall.
Over is 9-4 in Leakes last 13 starts on grass.

Boston

Under is 7-0 in Red Sox last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 vs. American League West.
Under is 10-4-1 in Red Sox last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 24-5-1 in Rodriguezs last 30 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Rodriguezs last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 home starts.
Under is 18-5 in Rodriguezs last 23 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-2 in Rodriguezs last 9 Saturday starts.
Under is 25-9-1 in Rodriguezs last 35 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-9-2 in Rodriguezs last 33 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Rodriguezs last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 9-4 in Rodriguezs last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Boston.
Under is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings.
Mariners are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Boston.

Umpire Trends - Alfonso Marquez

Road team is 6-0 in Marquezs last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Over is 5-1 in Marquezs last 6 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Home team is 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 8-2 in Marquezs last 10 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Road team is 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Under is 6-2-1 in Marquezs last 9 games behind home plate.
Over is 9-4-2 in Marquezs last 15 Saturday games behind home plate.
Mariners are 1-7 in their last 8 Saturday games with Marquez behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Royals at Astros
Gracenote
Jun 23, 2018

Offensive production was plentiful for the Houston Astros during their recent 12-game winning streak, but runs have been a bit harder to come by since returning home. The Astros will try to avoid a third setback in their last four games Saturday when they continue a three-game set in Houston against the Kansas City Royals.

The Astros were shut out for the first time since May 11 in Friday's 1-0 loss to the Royals, dropping them to 14-5 in June after managing only two hits and going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Houston averaged over seven runs while outscoring the opposition 86-44 during its winning streak, but the defending World Series champions have been held to one run or less in two of their last three contests and scored no more than five following its undefeated 10-game road trip. Kansas City got a much-needed spark in the series opener from rookie outfielder Rosell Herrera, who robbed Alex Bregman of a potential homer in the eighth inning and delivered an RBI triple in the top of the ninth to snap the Royals' nine-game losing streak. "He's athletic, he's fast. He seems to swing the bat OK from both sides. It's only been a week. There's a lot to like looking at him on a short look," manager Ned Yost told reporters.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Ian Kennedy (1-7, 5.31 ERA) vs. Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (8-3, 3.77)

Kennedy's winless streak reach 13 starts following Monday loss against Texas after he was tagged for five runs on four hits and three walks over six innings. Despite tying his season high with eight strikeouts in the outing, the USC product walked three for the third straight turn and fourth time in five trips to the mound. Brian McCann (8-for-24, three homers) and Jose Altuve (4-for-11, one home run) are two of the few Astros who have thrived versus Kennedy, who is 4-1 with a 1.99 ERA in five career starts against Houston.

McCullers recorded his fourth straight quality start but was denied a win for the second time in three turns Sunday at Kansas City, allowing four runs (two earned) while striking out nine across six innings. The 24-year-old has been stellar at home for the most part in 2018, going 3-1 with a 2.37 ERA in six outings. Mike Moustakas is 4-for-10 with a homer and Salvador Perez is 4-for-9 against McCullers, who has fanned 33 in 27 frames while going 1-0 with a 2.33 ERA in four career starts versus the Royals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Bregman went 0-for-4 and did not draw one of the seven walks issued by the Royals on Friday, ending his 31-game on-base steak.

2. Herrera also doubled Friday and is batting .278 in five games since being claimed off waivers from Cincinnati on June 2.

3. Houston is 7-14 in one-run games, the worst such record by a team with a winning record in the majors.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Royals 2

 

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W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 20-44 in their last 64 games on grass.
Royals are 20-47 in their last 67 overall.
Royals are 15-37 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 8-20 in their last 28 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 9-23 in their last 32 games following a win.
Royals are 3-8 in their last 11 Saturday games.
Royals are 13-38 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 5-21 in their last 26 vs. American League West.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 3-7 in Kennedys last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.
Royals are 2-5 in Kennedys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 2-5 in Kennedys last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 7-19 in Kennedys last 26 starts.
Royals are 11-30 in Kennedys last 41 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Royals are 7-21 in Kennedys last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 5-18 in Kennedys last 23 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 5-21 in Kennedys last 26 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 0-5 in Kennedys last 5 road starts.
Royals are 0-5 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Royals are 0-8 in Kennedys last 8 starts on grass.

Houston

Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 overall.
Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 games on grass.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 25-8 in their last 33 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 51-19 in their last 70 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 43-17 in their last 60 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. American League Central.
Astros are 17-8 in their last 25 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Astros are 40-19 in their last 59 home games.
Astros are 45-22 in their last 67 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 8-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts.
Astros are 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts on grass.
Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 home starts.
Astros are 19-7 in McCullers Jr.s last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Astros are 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 14-6 in McCullers Jr.s last 20 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 11-5 in McCullers Jr.s last 16 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 3-7 in McCullers Jr.s last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 vs. American League West.
Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 road games.
Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-1 in Royals last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-1 in Royals last 9 Saturday games.
Under is 22-8-2 in Royals last 32 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0-1 in Kennedys last 5 Saturday starts.
Under is 5-0 in Kennedys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 14-1-3 in Kennedys last 18 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 7-1 in Kennedys last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 7-1 in Kennedys last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Kennedys last 11 road starts.
Under is 13-3 in Kennedys last 16 starts on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Kennedys last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Kennedys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Houston

Over is 7-1 in Astros last 8 vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-1 in Astros last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 9-2 in Astros last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Astros last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 Saturday games.
Over is 12-3-1 in Astros last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Astros last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-4 in Astros last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 19-7-1 in Astros last 27 overall.
Over is 19-7-1 in Astros last 27 on grass.
Under is 22-9-1 in Astros last 32 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 Saturday starts.
Over is 4-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-2-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 10-3 in McCullers Jr.s last 13 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-3-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 11 home starts.
Over is 9-4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 14 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Royals are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Houston.
Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts vs. Royals.
Over is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings.
Over is 3-1-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts vs. Royals.
Royals are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Bill Welke

Home team is 4-0 in Welkes last 4 games behind home plate.
Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Welke behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Welkes last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Over is 44-17-4 in Welkes last 65 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2-1 in Welkes last 8 games behind home plate.
Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games with Welke behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Welkes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Home team is 7-3 in Welkes last 10 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Home team is 7-3 in Welkes last 10 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Home team is 39-19 in Welkes last 58 Saturday games behind home plate.
Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Welke behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Blue Jays at Angels
Gracenote
Jun 23, 2018

The Los Angeles Angels are halfway to a four-game sweep and look to take another step when they host the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The Angels recorded a 2-1 victory on Friday to hand the Blue Jays their 10th road loss in 11 such games.

Los Angeles won the first two games of the set despite watching Mike Trout go hitless (0-for-5, three walks, three strikeouts) as he is limited to designated-hitting duties because of a sprained right index finger. Albert Pujols recorded an RBI double and scored the other Angels' run on Friday and is 8-for-24 with two homers and five RBIs during his six-game hitting streak. Toronto's Kendrys Morales is swinging a hot bat as he is 4-for-7 in the series, with Friday's two-hit effort being his ninth in his last 14 contests. The slumping Justin Smoak struck out three times in four hitless at-bats for the Blue Jays on Friday and is a frigid 5-for-44 over his last 13 games and homerless in his last 15.

TV: 9:07 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Marcus Stroman (0-5, 7.71 ERA) vs. Angels RH Jaime Barria (5-3, 3.57)

Stroman will be activated prior to the game to make his first start since May 8. The 27-year-old has been sidelined for over six weeks due to an injured throwing shoulder but struggled prior to the injury by giving up five or more runs in four of his seven starts. Stroman is 1-1 with a 5.31 ERA in four career appearances (three starts) versus the Angels and has struggled to retire Trout and Pujols, who both are 5-for-10 against him.

Barria has lost back-to-back starts after winning five of his first six decisions. The 21-year-old was torched for six runs and six hits over four innings by Arizona in his last turn as he served up two home runs for the second straight outing. Barria is 2-2 with a 3.96 ERA in five home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays RHP Roberto Osuna was suspended 75 games without pay through Aug. 4 - receiving credit for time served - for his violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse policy.

2. The Angels recalled Deck McGuire, who was acquired from Texas earlier this week, from Triple-A Salt Lake and optioned fellow RHP Eduardo Paredes to the same affiliate.

3. Toronto activated LF Steve Pearce (oblique) and placed RHP Danny Barnes (knee) on the 10-day disabled list.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 5, Angels 4

 

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W/L Trends
Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 24-11 in their last 35 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 2-8 in their last 10 Saturday games.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Blue Jays are 1-7 in their last 8 games on grass.
Blue Jays are 1-10 in their last 11 road games.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 9-3 in Stromans last 12 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 road starts.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 starts on grass.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in Stromans last 5 Saturday starts.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Stromans last 4 starts vs. American League West.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Stromans last 4 starts.

LA Angels

Angels are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Angels are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 8-1 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 home games.
Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a win.
Angels are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Angels are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 3 of a series.
Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 Saturday games.

OU Trends
Toronto

Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 10-2 in Blue Jays last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 16-5 in Blue Jays last 21 on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League West.
Under is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 32-14-5 in Blue Jays last 51 Saturday games.
Over is 11-5 in Blue Jays last 16 road games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Stromans last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-2 in Stromans last 8 Saturday starts.
Under is 12-3-2 in Stromans last 17 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 14-4-3 in Stromans last 21 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Stromans last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Stromans last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Stromans last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

LA Angels

Over is 8-1-2 in Angels last 11 overall.
Over is 8-1-2 in Angels last 11 on grass.
Over is 6-1-1 in Angels last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-3-3 in Angels last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Angels last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Angels last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2-2 in Angels last 10 vs. American League East.
Under is 11-4-2 in Angels last 17 games following a win.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-2 in Angels last 12 home games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Barrias last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Barrias last 5 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-2-2 in the last 9 meetings in Los Angeles.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Andy Fletcher

Road team is 4-0 in Fletchers last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 4-0-1 in Fletchers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 4-0 in Fletchers last 4 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Over is 3-0-1 in Fletchers last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Over is 8-1-2 in Fletchers last 11 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Fletchers last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Fletchers last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Over is 4-1 in Fletchers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
Road team is 6-2 in Fletchers last 8 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Angels are 9-4 in their last 13 games with Fletcher behind home plate.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Fletcher behind home plate.

 

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MLB


Saturday, June 23


National League
Diamondbacks (42-33) @ Pirates (36-39)
Greinke is 3-1, 4.63 in his last four starts (over 4-0). Team in his starts: 8-7
5-inning record: 8-4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15

Musgrove is 0-2, 7.63 in his last three starts (over 2-2-1). Team in his starts: 2-3.
5-inning record: 2-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5

Arizona won three of its last four games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten road games. Pittsburgh lost four of its last five games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Phillies (40-33) @ Nationals (40-34)
Nola is 2-0, 2.93 in his last five starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 10-5.
5-inning record: 5-5-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15

Fedde is 0-2, 5.63 in his three starts (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 1-2.
5-inning record: 0-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3

Phillies won five of their last six games; over is 10-3 in their last 13 games. Nationals are 7-12 in their last 19 games; under is 4-2 in their last six games.

Cubs (42-31) @ Reds (30-45)
Looks like a bullpen game. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

DeSclafani is 2-1, 5.17 in three starts this year (over 2-0-1). Team in his starts: 2-1
5-inning record: 2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Cubs lost five of last seven road games; under is 5-0-1 in Chicago’s last six games. Reds won their last five games; over is 6-2-2 in their last ten home games.

Dodgers (39-35) @ Mets (31-42)
Kershaw is 0-2, 3.91 in his last four starts (under 5-3). Team in his starts: 2-6
5-inning record: 3-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-8

deGrom is 1.59 in his last seven starts; under is 9-2 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 6-9
5-inning record: 9-2-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-15

Dodgers lost three of last five games; under is 8-0 in their last eight games. Mets are 7-23 in their last 30 games; under is 7-0 in their last seven home games.

Cardinals (38-36) @ Brewers (45-30)
Mikolas is 1-2, 3.75 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 2-14.
5-inning record: 9-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-14

Anderson is 1-3, 5.24 in his last four starts (under 7-5-2). Team in his starts: 8-6
5-inning record: 7-4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Cardinals lost eight of their last ten games; over is 7-4-1 in their last 12 road games. Brewers won five of last seven home games; under is 6-3 in their last nine games.

Marlins (29-47) @ Rockies (38-38)
Richards is 1-2, 6.28 in his last three starts (over 4-4). Team in his starts: 3-5
5-inning record: 2-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-8

Anderson is 1-1, 2.79 in his last three starts; his last seven starts went over. Team in his starts: 7-8
5-inning record: 8-4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-15

Marlins lost four of their last five games; over is 7-1-1 in their last nine games. Colorado won its last four games; over is 18-2 in their last 20 games.

Padres (35-43) @ Giants (38-39)
Lyles is 2-1, 2.91 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under. Team in his starts: 3-8.
5-inning record: 4-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Suarez is 0-0, 4.60 in his last three starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 3-8.
5-inning record: 3-5-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-11

San Diego lost five of its last six games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 road games. Giants won four of their last six games; over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

American League
New York (50-23) @ Tampa Bay (35-40)
Gray is 2-0, 2.63 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 7-7.
5-inning record: 6-5-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Bullpen games all weekend for the Rays. Team in bullpen games: 10-12. (under 12-9-1)
5-inning record: 10-8-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-22

New York won seven of its last ten games; under is 9-0 in their last nine road games. Tampa Bay lost five of its last eight games; under is 9-1 in their last ten games.

Mariners (46-30) @ Red Sox (51-26)
Leake is 3-1, 2.83 in his last five starts; his last three went over. Team in his starts: 11-4
5-inning record: 7-4-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-15

Rodriguez is 6-0, 2.34 in his last six starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 13-1
5-inning record: 10-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Seattle lost its last five games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten road games. Red Sox lost four of their last seven games; under is 11-6 in their last 17 games.

Tigers (36-40) @ Indians (41-33)
Liriano is 0-1, 4.45 in his last five starts (under 6-4). Team in his starts: 4-6
5-inning record: 5-2-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Bauer is 2-1, 1.59 in his last three starts; his last four starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 8-7.
5-inning record: 7-4-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-15

Tigers won five of their last eight games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 road games. Cleveland won its last five games; under is 6-4-1 in their last 11 games.

Royals (23-52) @ Astros (50-27)
Kennedy is 0-3, 5.02 in his last six starts (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 3-12.
5-inning record: 4-8-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-15

McCullers is 2-0, 4.32 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 10-4.
5-inning record: 6-4-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Royals lost nine of their last ten games; under is 11-4 in their last 15 games. Houston is 13-2 in its last 15 games; over is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

A’s (39-37) @ White Sox (25-50)
Mengden is 0-2, 10.05 in his last three starts (over 8-6-1). Team in his starts: 9-6.
5-inning record: 8-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15

Covey is 3-1, 3.13 in his last four starts (under 4-0). Team in his starts: 4-3.
5-inning record: 2-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-7

A’s won five of their last six games; nine of last ten Oakland games went over the total. White Sox lost eight of their last nine games; under is 15-4-2 in their last 21 games.

Rangers (33-44) @ Twins (33-39)
Gallardo allowed five runs in five IP (98 PT) in his first ’18 start. Team in his starts: 1-0 Over 1-0
5-inning record: 0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1

Odorizzi is 0-2, 5.40 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 6-9.
5-inning record: 6-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

Rangers won their last six games; under is 8-1-1 in their last ten road games. Minnesota won four of its last seven games; under is 6-3-2 in their last 11 home games.

Blue Jays (34-41) @ Angels (41-35)
Stroman comes off DL here; he is 0-5, 8.20 in seven starts (over 4-3), last of which was May 8. Team in his starts: 2-5
5-inning record: 0-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Barria is 0-2, 9.00 in his last two starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 5-4
5-inning record: 6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9

Toronto lost 10 of its last 11 road games; over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Angels lost seven of their last 11 games; over is 7-1-1 in their last nine games.

Interleague
Orioles (22-52) @ Braves (43-31)
Bundy is 2-0, 1.71 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 6-9
5-inning record: 5-6-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15

Teheran is 1-3, 3.52 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 9-5
5-inning record: 6-6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Baltimore lost 11 of its last 14 games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Braves won six of their last nine games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 home games.

Umpires
Mia-Col: Over is 9-4 in last 13 Torres games.
Phil-Wsh: Over is 7-2 in last nine Vanover games.
Az-Pitt: Over is 3-0-1 in last four Cederstrom games.
SD-SF: Under is 4-2 in last six Hoberg games.
StL-Mil: Over is 7-3 in last ten Drake games.
Chi-Cin: Under is 8-5 in last 13 Gibson games.
LA-NY: Six of last seven Hickox games stayed under.

Tex-Min: Three of last four TGibson games went over.
A’s-Chi: Last three Blakney games went over total.
NY-TB: Under is 7-0-1 in last eight Bellino games.
Det-Clev: Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Wolcott games.
KC-Hst: Favorites won last nine Welke games.
Sea-Bos: Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Marquez games.
Tor-LAA: Last three Fletcher games went over the total.

Balt-Atl: Four of last five Barksdale games stayed under.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/22
Ariz 17-14-5……18-12-8……..35-26
Atl 19-15-5…..15-12-8………34-27
Cubs 15-14-9……17-13-5…….32-27
Reds 10-23-4……12-22-3….…22-45
Colo 23-13-7……21-12-2……44-26
LA 15-15-5…….18-15-7……33-30
Miami 15-23-3…..14-14-7…….29-37
Milw 17-14-7…..19-15-3…….36-29
Mets 15-22-2……14-14-8…..28-34
Philly 14-15-7…..19-11-6……33-26
Pitt 15-15-5……15-13-11…….30-28
StL 18-13-4……17-19-3………35-32
SD 12-20-7……15-19-4…….27-38
SF 17-18-9…..14-16-4………31-34
Wash 18-11-8..…17-16-4………35-27

Orioles 11-20-9…….11-21-3……22-41
Boston 21-14-8……18-12-4……..39-26
White Sox 12-22-4….10-23-5….22-45
Cleveland 15-13-8……25-9-5……40-22
Detroit 15-17-4……16-17-10.……31-34
Astros 20-12-9……18-11-8…….38-22
KC 11-18-7…….13-21-6…..24-39
Angels 21-12-4……16-16-7……37-28
Twins 14-15-7……15-18-6…..29-33
NYY 17-10-6……23-12-6…….40-22
A’s 13-16-7……13-18-9……26-34
Seattle 22-14-4……17-13-9……39-27
TB 19-16-8……14-13-5……33-28
Texas 14-19-5…..10-24-5…….24-43
Toronto 9-20-6……14-18-9……23-38

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/22)
Ariz 13-35…….13-37…..….26
Atl 13-38……12-36……….25
Cubs 7-38……..17-37………24
Reds 9-36……..6-36………..15
Colo 16-41…….17-35..…….33
LA 11-35……..14-38..…….25
Miami 10-41……..11-36…….21
Milw 13-39……..10-36…….23
Mets 15-37……..11-34…….26
Philly 9-37……..15-37…..…24
Pitt 9-35……..11-40………20
StL 12-34……..10-39…….22
SD 9-39……..8-39……….17
SF 9-40………15-35….…24
Wash 16-39……..10-37……..26

Orioles 13-41……..12-35………25
Boston 12-43……15-35………27
White Sox 12-38……11-38…..…23
Clev 9-37…….12-38………21
Detroit 11-35……..12-42……23
Astros 12-39…..…8-36……….20
KC 10-37..…….10-39…….20
Angels 11-36…..….10-38…..…21
Twins 12-36………8-44……..20
NYY 6-32……..15-40……….21
A’s 8-37…..…..11-39………19
Seattle 14-38………12-39……..26
TB 14-43..……9-32………23
Texas 6-38…….…10-38……16
Toronto 6-37………10-39….…16

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 38-31 NL, favorites +$390
AL @ NL– 25-25, favorites -$956
Total: 63-56 NL, favorites -$566

 

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MLB

Saturday, June 23

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Trend Report
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Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games
Oakland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Oakland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi White Sox's last 19 games
Chi White Sox is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
Chi White Sox is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland


Texas Rangers
Texas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 9 games on the road
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Texas is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Minnesota
Texas is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Texas
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Texas
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas


Miami Marlins
Miami is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
Miami is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games when playing Colorado
Colorado Rockies
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Colorado's last 21 games
Colorado is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Miami
Colorado is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing Miami


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games
Philadelphia is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games on the road
Philadelphia is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Washington's last 23 games
Washington is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Diego's last 11 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 9 games on the road
San Diego is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 7-17 ATS in its last 24 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Francisco is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games when playing at home against San Diego
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games
Arizona is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Pittsburgh is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Baltimore is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Baltimore's last 20 games
Baltimore is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Baltimore is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Yankees is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 16 games
NY Yankees is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games
Chi Cubs is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games
St. Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Detroit Tigers
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 16 games
Detroit is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 13 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Cleveland's last 25 games at home
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games on the road
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Seattle's last 17 games when playing Boston
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Seattle's last 15 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Boston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Boston's last 17 games when playing Seattle
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Kansas City is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City's last 10 games when playing Houston
Kansas City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Houston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Houston's last 19 games
Houston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games when playing Kansas City
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
LA Dodgers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games at home
NY Mets is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto's last 16 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games
LA Angels is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
LA Angels is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

 

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Weekend Watch
Joe Williams

Streaky Teams (through Friday's games)
Wins and Losses Streak Over/Under Streak
Baltimore 3-11 past 14 games overall Cincinnati Under 7-3 past 10 games
Cincinnati 5-0 past five games overall Colorado Over 18-3-1 past 22 games
Houston 13-2 past 15 games overall Kansas City Under 11-4 past 15 games
Kansas City 2-15 past 17 games overall Miami Over 5-0 past five games
Texas 6-0 past six games overall Philadelphia Over 10-3 past 13 game

Haves and Have Nots
There have been plenty of haves and have nots in baseball this season. There are four teams in particular who are awful, and great fade candidates night in and night out. It's no surprise that some of the worst teams in terms of run differential are also the worst in the majors as far as winning percentage. The Royals, Marlins, Orioles and Rangers are each in last place in their respective divisions, and the White Sox would also be in the basement in each of the other five divisions. Texas has actually been showing some signs of life in the win-loss column lately, chopping down their differential. But the other four teams are awful and showing no signs of turning things around. Enjoy!
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Team Average Team Average
Houston +160 Kansas City -142
Boston +112 Miami -120
N.Y. Yankees +105 Baltimore -114
Chicago Cubs +92 Chicago White Sox -111
Atlanta +73 Texas -64

Looking Ahead

Saturday, June 23
The Padres and Giants will continue their series in San Francisco. San Diego has had magic in the third game of a series, going 10-2 across their past 12 Game 3 of a series. However San Diego will be hard pressed to pick up the victory, as they're just 7-20 in the past 27 road games against a left-handed starter. They're also 0-4 in the past four vs. LHP. The Giants counter with Andrew Suarez, but they're 1-4 in his past five starts at home and 2-6 in his past eight overall. San Francisco is 10-3 across their past 13 at home while going 12-2 in their past 14 vs. RHP. The 'over' has connected in five of the past seven in this series.

If the Dodgers and Mets are able to get their game in (see below), the Dodgers could stay hot against the scuffling Mets. Los Angeles has posted a 9-1 record over the past 10 road games against a right-handed starting pitcher. They're also 8-3 in the past 11 overall vs. RHP while going 23-9 in the past 32 overall. After a slow start L.A. is rolling along and finally living up to preseason expectations. The Mets started out red hot but have been a dumpster fire lately. They're just 16-36 over the past 52 games while going 9-24 in their past 33 home games against a team with a winning record. They're also 7-20 in the past 27 home games. The Mets have really let down Jacob deGrom, as they're just 2-10 in his past 12 starts at home, and 1-5 in the past six overall. Citi Field has been a second home for the Dodgers, as they're 6-0 in their past six visits while going 11-1 in the past 12 meetings overall against the Dodgers. The 'under' has cashed in deGrom's past six starts against L.A., while going 4-1 in the past five battles in Queens.

In the only west coast game, the Blue Jays look to right the ship after a 2-1 setback to the Angels. The Jays haven't fared well on Saturday, going 2-8 in their past 10 on the day. They're also just 1-10 across the past 11 road outings while going 0-4 in the past four against American League West foes. They have also struggled with Marcus Stroman on the hill, going 0-4 in his past four starts while going 1-4 in his past five on the road. On the flip side, the Halos have been hot with a 7-1 mark across the past eight home outings. They're also 6-0 in the past six home games against a team with a losing record and 8-1 in their past nine home games vs. RHP. The 'under' is 3-1-1 in the past five meetings, while going 5-2-2 in the past nine in Anaheim.

Weather Report
The weather will affect the Steel City all afternoon, finally clearing up around 7 p.m. ET or so. The Diamondbacks and Pirates could have their 4:05 p.m. start delayed or interrupted by rain if they can get started. The winds will be blowing out to lft field at a 11-14 mph clip. Rain will also rear its ugly head in the nation's capital, affecting the Phillies and Nationals. There is a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms until 6 p.m., with a 30 percent chance for the following two hours. There could be delay in this one, too.

Rain won't be an issue in Atlanta and Cincinnati, but both parks will experience winds blowing out to left field from 10-13 mph.

The nationally televised games on Saturday night between the Mariners-Red Sox and Dodgers-Mets will experience thunderstorms. There are 50 percent or greater chances of rain in both cities well into the night. It wouldn't be surprising to see each battle pushed back to Sunday as part of a potential day-night doubleheader.

Sunday, June 24
Luke Weaver and Jhoulys Chacin will lock horns on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals have posted an impressive 9-3 record across his past 12 road starts, while going 10-4 in his past 14 inside the division. However, they're 1-4 in his past five when working on four days of rest. Milwaukee has been on fire with Chacin on the bump, going 10-2 in his past 12 starts, including 5-0 in his past five starts at home. They're just 10-2 on his past 12 starts on grass, while going 4-1 in the past five inside the division. The 'under' is 4-0 in Weaver's past four on four days of rest, but the 'over' is 4-0 in his past four on the road. The under is the prevailing trend for Chacin and the Brewers. The under is 21-5-1 in the past 27 Sunday games, while going 5-1 in Chacin's past six starts at home and 7-2 in his past nine overall.

The Royals wrap up their set against the Astros and they'll face a familiar face, Justin Verlander. He hasn't faced the Royals this season, but he is 4-3 with a 3.28 ERA in 10 starts against Kansas City since the start of the 2015 season. The Royals are batting just .238 against Verlander over those 10 outings, walking 11 times and striking out 67 times across 71 1/3 innings. Kansas City is just 1-5 in the past six Sunday games, and they enter Saturday with a 5-21 mark in the past 26 against AL West foes. They're also 2-9 in the past 11 starts by Jason Hammel against AL West clubs.

The Phillies and Nationals will be playing under the lights in the nation's capital, and it could be the second end of a doubleheader if Mother Nature washes out Saturday's contest. The Phillies have closed out a series very well lately, going 4-0 in the past four in Game 3 of a series. While they're 1-4 in Nick Pivetta's past five starts, and 0-5 in his past five when working on five days of rest, they're 5-1 in his past six on a Sunday. They're also 8-2 in Pivetta's past 10 starts against a team with a winning record. Washington has managed a 1-4 mark across their past five on Sunday, while entering play Saturday with a 15-7 mark in the past 22 against a winning side.

Weather Report
The weather will be tricky for the M's-Red Sox game on Sunday afternoon, with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms from 2 p.m. ET through the early-evening hours. In Atlanta, there is a 30 percent chance of rain from 2-4 p.m. ET for the O's-Braves finale.

In Cleveland rain won't be an issue, but the wind will be the biggest factor. Gusts from 11-14 mph will be blowing from left to right field. Winds will also be howling at a 15-18 mph clip from home plate to the left-center field power alley in San Francisco for the Padres-Giants battle.