Rocky Atkinson | MLB Money Line
957 MIL (+105) vs 958 HOU
<DD>Analysis: Milwaukee @ Houston 2:05 PM EST
Play On: 2* Milwaukee +105 (Vargas/Williams) Listed
Claudio Vargas is 9-4 overall this year. Woody Williams is 6-12 overall this year with a 5.21 ERA and has a 6.88 ERA his last 3 starts. Milwaukee is 8-2 against Houston this year. We'll play Milwaukee for 2 units today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
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<DD>Marc Lawrence | MLB Money Line
</DD><DL><DT> 969 NYY (-145) vs 970 CLE <DD>Analysis: Play On: NY Yankees w/Pettite
Note: Pinstripes wrap up a weekend visit in cleveland behind Andy Pettite, who has improved his numbers after the All Star break each of the last three-plus years. This, it's no surprise to note Pettite's 9-3 team start mark in his last 12 efforts in August. With the Yankees hitting the cover off the ball, we'll back Pettite and the Pinstripes here today.<DD> </DD></DL>
Larry Ness | MLB Money Line
978 KAN (+105) vs 977 TOR
<DL><DD>Analysis: The Royals don't own one of the more prominent rotations in the league but they've been receiving excellent starting pitching lately. Royals' starting pitchers have a 2.28 ERA in their last five games, allowing two runs or less in four of those outings. Kansas City beat the Blue Jays 4-1 on Saturday, as starter Leo Nunez combined with two relievers for a four-hitter. Rookie Brian Bannister looks to win his fourth straight decision as the Royals continue their four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Kansas City beat the Blue Jays 4-1 on Saturday, as starter Leo Nunez combined with two relievers for a four-hitter. Bannister (8-6, 3.32 ERA) gave up one run and six hits in seven innings of a 5-1 win over Minnesota, improving to 3-0 with a 1.61 ERA in his last four starts. Bannister won four straight starts from June 1-17, and is 8-3 with a 2.80 ERA in 12 outings since the start of June. He's been tough to beat at Kauffman Stadium in that stretch, going 5-1 with a 2.23 ERA in six home starts, allowing one run or less in four of those games. Toronto has activated A.J. Burnett (5-6, 4.31) from the 15-day disabled list and he'll make his first start in more than a month. Burnett was first placed on the DL on June 19 with right shoulder pain and in his first start after being activated on June 28, he allowed five runs in four innings of an 8-5 loss to Minnesota. He was put right back on the DL with a sore right shoulder. Burnett did not factor in that loss to the Twins, but is still 0-3 with a 4.65 ERA in his last five starts. He has not won since May 22. Take KC. <DD> <DD>Matty O'Shea | MLB Money Line<DD>953 SDP (-150) vs 954 CIN </DD></DL>
<DL><DD>Analysis: Hard to ignore the perfect angles with San Diego's Jake Peavy (12-5, 2.21 ERA) today. Peavy is 6-0 on the road this season with a 0.89 ERA, 5-0 vs. NL Central opponents this year with a 0.99 ERA and the Padres have won all seven of his career starts against the Reds. That's all I need to know to bet San Diego today.</DD></DL>
957 MIL (+105) vs 958 HOU
<DD>Analysis: Milwaukee @ Houston 2:05 PM EST
Play On: 2* Milwaukee +105 (Vargas/Williams) Listed
Claudio Vargas is 9-4 overall this year. Woody Williams is 6-12 overall this year with a 5.21 ERA and has a 6.88 ERA his last 3 starts. Milwaukee is 8-2 against Houston this year. We'll play Milwaukee for 2 units today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
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<DD>Marc Lawrence | MLB Money Line
</DD><DL><DT> 969 NYY (-145) vs 970 CLE <DD>Analysis: Play On: NY Yankees w/Pettite
Note: Pinstripes wrap up a weekend visit in cleveland behind Andy Pettite, who has improved his numbers after the All Star break each of the last three-plus years. This, it's no surprise to note Pettite's 9-3 team start mark in his last 12 efforts in August. With the Yankees hitting the cover off the ball, we'll back Pettite and the Pinstripes here today.<DD> </DD></DL>
Larry Ness | MLB Money Line
978 KAN (+105) vs 977 TOR
<DL><DD>Analysis: The Royals don't own one of the more prominent rotations in the league but they've been receiving excellent starting pitching lately. Royals' starting pitchers have a 2.28 ERA in their last five games, allowing two runs or less in four of those outings. Kansas City beat the Blue Jays 4-1 on Saturday, as starter Leo Nunez combined with two relievers for a four-hitter. Rookie Brian Bannister looks to win his fourth straight decision as the Royals continue their four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Kansas City beat the Blue Jays 4-1 on Saturday, as starter Leo Nunez combined with two relievers for a four-hitter. Bannister (8-6, 3.32 ERA) gave up one run and six hits in seven innings of a 5-1 win over Minnesota, improving to 3-0 with a 1.61 ERA in his last four starts. Bannister won four straight starts from June 1-17, and is 8-3 with a 2.80 ERA in 12 outings since the start of June. He's been tough to beat at Kauffman Stadium in that stretch, going 5-1 with a 2.23 ERA in six home starts, allowing one run or less in four of those games. Toronto has activated A.J. Burnett (5-6, 4.31) from the 15-day disabled list and he'll make his first start in more than a month. Burnett was first placed on the DL on June 19 with right shoulder pain and in his first start after being activated on June 28, he allowed five runs in four innings of an 8-5 loss to Minnesota. He was put right back on the DL with a sore right shoulder. Burnett did not factor in that loss to the Twins, but is still 0-3 with a 4.65 ERA in his last five starts. He has not won since May 22. Take KC. <DD> <DD>Matty O'Shea | MLB Money Line<DD>953 SDP (-150) vs 954 CIN </DD></DL>
<DL><DD>Analysis: Hard to ignore the perfect angles with San Diego's Jake Peavy (12-5, 2.21 ERA) today. Peavy is 6-0 on the road this season with a 0.89 ERA, 5-0 vs. NL Central opponents this year with a 0.99 ERA and the Padres have won all seven of his career starts against the Reds. That's all I need to know to bet San Diego today.</DD></DL>
Lenny Del Genio's 15* TV Game of the Week (6-0 this week with 15-stars!)
Play on the Phillies at 8:05 ET. Expect the Phillies to win the important rubber game of this series with the Braves, behind the pitching of veteran lefty Jamie Moyer. Moyer is 3-0 with a 3.28 ERA in his last four starts and faces an Atlanta team that's only 22-28 (minus-$975) versus left-handers this year. It's also important to note that Moyers has come up big for the Phillies versus division opponents in '07, going 5-1 with a 2.50 ERA in eight starts against the NL East this season! Buddy Carlyle of Atlanta has won five of his last six starts, to up his record to 7-3 (team is 13-9 in his 13 starts TY) but let's also note that his ERA is 4.69 in night games. The Phillies are 42-33 (plus-$600) against right-handers this year, averaging a solid 5.5 rpg. Philadelphia is my 15* TV Game of the Week.
Good luck, Lenny
Play on the Phillies at 8:05 ET. Expect the Phillies to win the important rubber game of this series with the Braves, behind the pitching of veteran lefty Jamie Moyer. Moyer is 3-0 with a 3.28 ERA in his last four starts and faces an Atlanta team that's only 22-28 (minus-$975) versus left-handers this year. It's also important to note that Moyers has come up big for the Phillies versus division opponents in '07, going 5-1 with a 2.50 ERA in eight starts against the NL East this season! Buddy Carlyle of Atlanta has won five of his last six starts, to up his record to 7-3 (team is 13-9 in his 13 starts TY) but let's also note that his ERA is 4.69 in night games. The Phillies are 42-33 (plus-$600) against right-handers this year, averaging a solid 5.5 rpg. Philadelphia is my 15* TV Game of the Week.
Good luck, Lenny
Chargers v. Seahawks
Suedehead, here may be where some of your answers lie on a lean to the Chargers today.
NFL Bonus Play From Brent Crow Of Alatex Sports
San Diego appears to be more interested in winning this game that Seattle if Norv Turner speaks the truth. Turner plans to play his starters for the normal 15-18 plays, but his second stringers for 30-35 plays, or about half the game. "Hopefully there's some (time) left at the end of the game to get the real young guys in there," Turner said.His quarterback rotation is Philip Rivers, Billy Volek and Charlie Whitehurst, once again with Volek expected to get the bulk of the playing time.On the other hand, Mike Holmgren sounds mundane about his plans. Holmgren said that the Seahawks will treat Sunday's game like past preseason peners. Alexander will probably play about two series, along with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, left tackle Walter Jones and several other starters."Those guys will play, we'll get them out of there, and then we'll look at the guys we really need to evaluate," Holmgren said.Seneca Wallace and David Greene will follow Hasselbeck at quarterback for the Seahawks. San Diego gets the nod as the small favorite today based on the plans to play the second stringers longer. They should face the 3rd and 4th stringers for Seattle in the second half and that should be the difference in the game. [Updated on: Sun, 12 August 2007 12:35]
Suedehead, here may be where some of your answers lie on a lean to the Chargers today.
NFL Bonus Play From Brent Crow Of Alatex Sports
San Diego appears to be more interested in winning this game that Seattle if Norv Turner speaks the truth. Turner plans to play his starters for the normal 15-18 plays, but his second stringers for 30-35 plays, or about half the game. "Hopefully there's some (time) left at the end of the game to get the real young guys in there," Turner said.His quarterback rotation is Philip Rivers, Billy Volek and Charlie Whitehurst, once again with Volek expected to get the bulk of the playing time.On the other hand, Mike Holmgren sounds mundane about his plans. Holmgren said that the Seahawks will treat Sunday's game like past preseason peners. Alexander will probably play about two series, along with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, left tackle Walter Jones and several other starters."Those guys will play, we'll get them out of there, and then we'll look at the guys we really need to evaluate," Holmgren said.Seneca Wallace and David Greene will follow Hasselbeck at quarterback for the Seahawks. San Diego gets the nod as the small favorite today based on the plans to play the second stringers longer. They should face the 3rd and 4th stringers for Seattle in the second half and that should be the difference in the game. [Updated on: Sun, 12 August 2007 12:35]
