WNBA BEST BETS FOR AUGUST !
08/01/2025....................4 - 4 - 0........................50.00%..................- 2.00
TOTALS............................4 - 4 - 0.........................50.00%..................- 2.00
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BEST BETS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................69 -50 - 6..................57.98%................+ 70.00
JUNE TOTALS....................58 - 52 - 1..................52.72%................+ 19.50
MAY TOTALS......................39 - 22 - 0..................63.93%................+ 68.50
08/01/2025....................4 - 4 - 0........................50.00%..................- 2.00
TOTALS............................4 - 4 - 0.........................50.00%..................- 2.00
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BEST BETS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................69 -50 - 6..................57.98%................+ 70.00
JUNE TOTALS....................58 - 52 - 1..................52.72%................+ 19.50
MAY TOTALS......................39 - 22 - 0..................63.93%................+ 68.50
Saturday’s 6-pack:
Total sports betting by state, for June 2025:
$1.65B— New York
$790.4M— New Jersey
$587M— Ohio
$533M— Massachusetts
$496.6M— Nevada
$483.6M— Pennsylvania
Quote of the Day
“The only one that’s upset at this point is my wife. All her merchandise has 59 on it. Now she has to go buy new stuff.”
Phillies manager Rob Thomson, after giving up his #59 uniform to newly-acquired closer Jhoan Duran
Saturday’s quiz
Who holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards in a season?
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; Erik Kramer holds the Bears’ single-season record for passing yardage.
Thursday’s quiz
In history of the New York Mets, Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter, in 2012.
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Major League Baseball Players Association urged foreign-born players to carry immigration papers amid a nationwide crackdown, with experts warning that even superstar athletes aren’t immune from enforcement.
Strange times we live in; lot of cruddy people in the world.
— Chargers 34, Lions 7
Detroit fumbled away the opening kickoff, also lost a fumble on a punt.
Trey Lance played most of game at QB for LA, was 13-20/120 passing, with 2 TD’s.
Chargers were +5 in turnovers; Detroit didn’t play any starters.
— When former Chargers’ TE Antonio Gates gets inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday, he’ll become the first inductee who didn’t play college football.
Gates played basketball at both Eastern Michigan/Kent State, leading Kent State to the Elite 8 of the 2002 NCAA Tournament, as a #10-seed.
— NFL teams’ over/under win totals’ trends:
Steelers- over their win total nine of last 11 years
Chiefs- over 11 of the last 15 years
Browns- under 16-6 last 22 years
Giants- under 11-2-1 last 14 years
Bears- under 20-8-1 last 29 years/5-0-1 last six years
Jaguars- under 19-6 last 25 years
— Betting props this year for Geno Smith, the Raiders’ new QB:
Over/under passing yards: 3,575.5
Over/under passing TD’s: 20.5
— There were 50 traded made in the 31 hours before baseball’s trading deadline; baseball needs a Hard Knocks-type show, to
a) promote the sport- it is a great game.
b) show us how things work behind the scenes.
Imagine being a fly on the wall in the Twins’ clubhouse this week? Of the 25 players who were on their roster at this time last week, 10 of them got traded away this week.
— Wednesday in Kansas City, the Royals won a game 1-0 in 10 innings, using nine pitchers to shut the Braves out. They are only the second team every to use pitchers in a shutout win.
— Notes for the Jacksonville Jaguars:
Liam Coen is the new coach; he was OC for the Buccaneers last year.
Jaguars went 4-13 last year, after a couple of 9-8 seasons.
Last year, Jaguars were 3-10 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
This year, Jaguars are #30 in $$$ spent on offense (last year, #15)
This year, Jaguars are #23 in $$$ spent on defense (last year, #15)
Jacksonville had only nine takeaways LY; they were minus-15 in turnovers; the new DC is Anthony Campanile, who comes to the Jaguars from Green Bay.
Last four years, Jaguars were 18-13 ATS as an underdog.
Jaguars are 3-7 ATS in last ten games as a home favorite.
Jaguars are 8-4 ATS in last 12 games as home underdogs.
— Famous birthdays, August 2nd:
Bob Netolicky, 83
Butch Patrick, 72
Mary-Louise Parker, 61
Cedric Ceballos, 56
Mike Venafro, 52
Grady Sizemore, 43
Huston Street, 42
Dylan Moore, 33
Laremy Tunsil, 31
Kristaps Porziņģis, 30
— Rockies 17, Pirates 16
Pittsburgh scored nine runs in the top of the first inning.
Colorado is first team since 2006 to give up 9+ runs in first inning, and win.
Rockies scored five runs in the bottom of the 9th.
Brenton Doyle had a walk-off HR to end this 3:37 marathon.
— Marlins 13, New York 12
Miami trailed 9-4 in 7th inning; they scored 9 runs in last three innings.
Javier Sanoja homered twice for the Marlins.
Marlins are 30-17 in their last 47 games.
— Red Sox 2, Astros 1 (10)
Roman Anthony had a walk-off single for Boston.
Red Sox tied game 1-1 with a run in 7th inning.
Boston has won five of its last six games.
— Cubs 1, Orioles 0
There were a total of only seven hits in this game.
Rookie P Horton allowed two hits in 5 IP.
Ian Happ’s 2nd inning sac fly scored the game’s only run.
— A’s 5, Diamondbacks 1
Jacob Lopez allowed five hits in 5 shutout IP.
Arizona has lost six in row, nine of last ten games.
A’s are 16-12 in their last 28 games.
— Padres 4, Cardinals 1
Nick Pivetta allowed one hit, improved to 11-3, 2.73 this year.
Newly-acquired Mason Miller pitched 8th inning, got a hold.
Willson Contreras homered for the only St Louis run.
— Guardians 3, Twins 2 (10)
Kyle Manzardo had a walk-off single for Cleveland.
Guardians are 9-5 since the All-Star break.
Jose Ramirez is the 17th player EVER with 275+ HR’s, 275+ stolen bases in his career.
— Mariners 4, Rangers 3
JP Crawford hit a 2-run, walk-off homer in the 9th inning.
Seattle is 14-7 in its last 21 home games.
Texas is 11-22 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
AL: Blue Jays, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: New York, Red Sox, Mariners
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Mets, Padres
Total sports betting by state, for June 2025:
$1.65B— New York
$790.4M— New Jersey
$587M— Ohio
$533M— Massachusetts
$496.6M— Nevada
$483.6M— Pennsylvania
Quote of the Day
“The only one that’s upset at this point is my wife. All her merchandise has 59 on it. Now she has to go buy new stuff.”
Phillies manager Rob Thomson, after giving up his #59 uniform to newly-acquired closer Jhoan Duran
Saturday’s quiz
Who holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards in a season?
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; Erik Kramer holds the Bears’ single-season record for passing yardage.
Thursday’s quiz
In history of the New York Mets, Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter, in 2012.
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Saturday’s Den: Nobody asked me, but…….
— Our first note today is disturbing, posted by The Intellectualist:Major League Baseball Players Association urged foreign-born players to carry immigration papers amid a nationwide crackdown, with experts warning that even superstar athletes aren’t immune from enforcement.
Strange times we live in; lot of cruddy people in the world.
— Chargers 34, Lions 7
Detroit fumbled away the opening kickoff, also lost a fumble on a punt.
Trey Lance played most of game at QB for LA, was 13-20/120 passing, with 2 TD’s.
Chargers were +5 in turnovers; Detroit didn’t play any starters.
— When former Chargers’ TE Antonio Gates gets inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday, he’ll become the first inductee who didn’t play college football.
Gates played basketball at both Eastern Michigan/Kent State, leading Kent State to the Elite 8 of the 2002 NCAA Tournament, as a #10-seed.
— NFL teams’ over/under win totals’ trends:
Steelers- over their win total nine of last 11 years
Chiefs- over 11 of the last 15 years
Browns- under 16-6 last 22 years
Giants- under 11-2-1 last 14 years
Bears- under 20-8-1 last 29 years/5-0-1 last six years
Jaguars- under 19-6 last 25 years
— Betting props this year for Geno Smith, the Raiders’ new QB:
Over/under passing yards: 3,575.5
Over/under passing TD’s: 20.5
— There were 50 traded made in the 31 hours before baseball’s trading deadline; baseball needs a Hard Knocks-type show, to
a) promote the sport- it is a great game.
b) show us how things work behind the scenes.
Imagine being a fly on the wall in the Twins’ clubhouse this week? Of the 25 players who were on their roster at this time last week, 10 of them got traded away this week.
— Wednesday in Kansas City, the Royals won a game 1-0 in 10 innings, using nine pitchers to shut the Braves out. They are only the second team every to use pitchers in a shutout win.
— Notes for the Jacksonville Jaguars:
Liam Coen is the new coach; he was OC for the Buccaneers last year.
Jaguars went 4-13 last year, after a couple of 9-8 seasons.
Last year, Jaguars were 3-10 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
This year, Jaguars are #30 in $$$ spent on offense (last year, #15)
This year, Jaguars are #23 in $$$ spent on defense (last year, #15)
Jacksonville had only nine takeaways LY; they were minus-15 in turnovers; the new DC is Anthony Campanile, who comes to the Jaguars from Green Bay.
Last four years, Jaguars were 18-13 ATS as an underdog.
Jaguars are 3-7 ATS in last ten games as a home favorite.
Jaguars are 8-4 ATS in last 12 games as home underdogs.
— Famous birthdays, August 2nd:
Bob Netolicky, 83
Butch Patrick, 72
Mary-Louise Parker, 61
Cedric Ceballos, 56
Mike Venafro, 52
Grady Sizemore, 43
Huston Street, 42
Dylan Moore, 33
Laremy Tunsil, 31
Kristaps Porziņģis, 30
— Rockies 17, Pirates 16
Pittsburgh scored nine runs in the top of the first inning.
Colorado is first team since 2006 to give up 9+ runs in first inning, and win.
Rockies scored five runs in the bottom of the 9th.
Brenton Doyle had a walk-off HR to end this 3:37 marathon.
— Marlins 13, New York 12
Miami trailed 9-4 in 7th inning; they scored 9 runs in last three innings.
Javier Sanoja homered twice for the Marlins.
Marlins are 30-17 in their last 47 games.
— Red Sox 2, Astros 1 (10)
Roman Anthony had a walk-off single for Boston.
Red Sox tied game 1-1 with a run in 7th inning.
Boston has won five of its last six games.
— Cubs 1, Orioles 0
There were a total of only seven hits in this game.
Rookie P Horton allowed two hits in 5 IP.
Ian Happ’s 2nd inning sac fly scored the game’s only run.
— A’s 5, Diamondbacks 1
Jacob Lopez allowed five hits in 5 shutout IP.
Arizona has lost six in row, nine of last ten games.
A’s are 16-12 in their last 28 games.
— Padres 4, Cardinals 1
Nick Pivetta allowed one hit, improved to 11-3, 2.73 this year.
Newly-acquired Mason Miller pitched 8th inning, got a hold.
Willson Contreras homered for the only St Louis run.
— Guardians 3, Twins 2 (10)
Kyle Manzardo had a walk-off single for Cleveland.
Guardians are 9-5 since the All-Star break.
Jose Ramirez is the 17th player EVER with 275+ HR’s, 275+ stolen bases in his career.
— Mariners 4, Rangers 3
JP Crawford hit a 2-run, walk-off homer in the 9th inning.
Seattle is 14-7 in its last 21 home games.
Texas is 11-22 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
AL: Blue Jays, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: New York, Red Sox, Mariners
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Mets, Padres
WNBA
Saturday, August 2
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Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games
Minnesota is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Las Vegas's last 12 games
Las Vegas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Las Vegas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Las Vegas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
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Saturday, August 2
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Trend Report
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Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games
Minnesota is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Las Vegas's last 12 games
Las Vegas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Las Vegas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Las Vegas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
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WNBA BEST BETS FOR AUGUST !
08/02/2025....................0 - 2 - 0.........................00.00%................- 11.00
08/01/2025....................4 - 4 - 0........................50.00%..................- 2.00
TOTALS............................4 - 6 - 0.........................40.00%..................- 13.00
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BEST BETS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................69 -50 - 6..................57.98%................+ 70.00
JUNE TOTALS....................58 - 52 - 1..................52.72%................+ 19.50
MAY TOTALS......................39 - 22 - 0..................63.93%................+ 68.50
08/02/2025....................0 - 2 - 0.........................00.00%................- 11.00
08/01/2025....................4 - 4 - 0........................50.00%..................- 2.00
TOTALS............................4 - 6 - 0.........................40.00%..................- 13.00
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BEST BETS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................69 -50 - 6..................57.98%................+ 70.00
JUNE TOTALS....................58 - 52 - 1..................52.72%................+ 19.50
MAY TOTALS......................39 - 22 - 0..................63.93%................+ 68.50
Sunday’s 6-pack:
— White Sox 1, Angels 0- Chicago is 10-4 since the All-Star break.
— Marlins 2, New York 0- Agustin Ramirez hit two solo home runs.
— Rays 4, Dodgers 0- Yandy Diaz hit two home runs.
— Orioles 4, Cubs 3- Chicago led 3-0 after the seventh inning.
— Mets 12, Giants 6- Pete Alonso hit his 250th career home run.
— Braves-Reds game at a NASCAR track in Tennessee was suspended by rain in the first inning; it will resume at 1:00 Sunday.
Quote of the Day
“You see, the thing is when switching sports or careers for that matter, it can be life-changing. The unexpected are often the most powerful ones because it can completely redirect your life if you’re ready to take advantage and you’re ready for the opportunity.”
Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates
Sunday’s quiz
The first time the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl (2000 season) who was their QB?
Saturday’s quiz
Brandon Marshall holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards (1,508) in a season (2012)
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; Erik Kramer holds the Bears’ single-season record for passing yardage.
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— Akron
Akron has had seven consecutive losing seasons.
Under Moorhead, Akron is 7-3 ATS as a home underdog.
Since 2015, Akron is 12-26 ATS in non-conference games.
Since 2017, Zips are 4-9-3 ATS as a home favorite.
— Ball State
Cardinals have had one winning season in the last 10 years.
New HC was an NAIA head coach.
Last three years, Ball State is 15-9 ATS in MAC games.
Ball State is 1-8 SU all-time in bowl games (1-4 ATS last five)
— Bowling Green
Former NFL star Eddie George is new coach (Tennessee State NC 2021-24)
Jeff Fisher’s son Brandon is the Falcons’ defensive coordinator.
Last four years, Bowling Green was 13-5-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Falcons lost their last four bowls, giving up 37.5 ppg.
— Buffalo
Bulls were 9-4 LY, their first winning season since 2020.
In his career, Lembo is 8-3 ATS as a road favorite.
Since 2021, Buffalo is 4-9 ATS as a home favorite.
Bulls won their last four bowl games.
— Central Michigan
Last 3 years, Chippewas were 13-23; the new HC was an NAIA head coach. Last 3 years, Chippewas were minus-42 in turnovers.
Since 2019, CMU is 8-1 ATS as a home underdog.
Last four years, Chippewas are 8-15-1 ATS coming off a loss.
— Eastern Michigan
Under coach Creighton, Eagles are 11-20 ATS as a home favorite.
Under Creighton, Eagles are 35-18-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, EMU is 12-7 ATS in games coming off a win.
Eagles are 1-4 SU/3-2 ATS in their last five bowls.
— Notes for the Kansas City Chiefs:
Last three years, Chiefs were 40-11 SU; they lost Super Bowl LY.
Last year, Chiefs were 15-2, 11-0 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
Kansas City was +6 in turnovers (20-14) last year.
This year, Chiefs are #2 in NFL in $$$ spent on offense
This year, Chiefs are #20 in NFL in $$$ spent on defense (#30 LY)
Under is 17-9 in Kansas City’s last 26 home games.
Last four years, Chiefs are 10-13 ATS as a home favorite.
— Famous birthdays, August 3rd:
Marv Levy, 100
Martin Sheen, 85
Lance Alworth, 85
Mike Gminski, 66
Nate McMillan, 62
Kevin Elster, 61
Michael Ealy, 52
Tom Brady, 48
Mark Reynolds, 42
Tyrod Taylor, 36
Todd Gurley, 31
Dante Fowler, 31
Zac Gallen, 30
Darell Hernaiz, 24
— Kent State
Kent State went 1-23 the last two years; the new HC was OC last year.
Since 2020, Golden Flashes are 5-18-2 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, Kent State is 5-17-2 ATS in MAC games.
Last three years, Kent State was 2-5 ATS as a home favorite.
— UMass
Minutemen join MAC this year after struggling as an independent.
Last 10 years, UMass is 21-91 SU (21-27 ATS last four years)
Since 2019, UMass is 0-7 ATS as a home favorite.
Last two years, Minutemen were 8-4 ATS as a road underdog.
— Miami
Last two years, Redhawks were 20-8 SU/19-9 ATS
Last two years, Miami was 12-3 ATS as a favorite.
Since 2015, Redhawks are 33-20 ATS coming off a loss.
Miami is 2-3 SU/5-0 ATS in its last five bowls.
— Northern Illinois
In his career, Hammock is 8-24 ATS as a favorite.
In his career, Hammock is 17-5 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, Huskies are 8-16 ATS in MAC games.
Since 2018 though, NIU is 15-8 as an underdog in MAC games.
— Ohio U
Bobcats were 31-10 the last three years; the coach bolted to Charlotte.
Last three years, Ohio U is 13-5 ATS at home.
Last four years, Bobcats are 24-10 ATS in MAC games.
Ohio U is 5-0 SU/4-1 ATS in its last five bowls.
— Toledo
Last three years, Rockets are 3-11 ATS as a road favorite.
Since 2019, Toledo is 30-18 SU/20-28 ATS in MAC games.
Underdogs covered Toledo’s last five bowls (1-4 SU/3-2 ATS)
Rockets’ last three bowl games were decided by 2-1-2 points.
— Western Michigan
Last three years, Broncos were 5-7/4-8/6-7 SU.
Last three years, Broncos were +8/+4/+4 in turnovers; unusual.
Under Taylor, WMU is 6-0 ATS as a home favorite, 4-9 as an underdog.
Broncos are 1-8 ATS in last nine games vs Big 18 opponents.
— White Sox 1, Angels 0- Chicago is 10-4 since the All-Star break.
— Marlins 2, New York 0- Agustin Ramirez hit two solo home runs.
— Rays 4, Dodgers 0- Yandy Diaz hit two home runs.
— Orioles 4, Cubs 3- Chicago led 3-0 after the seventh inning.
— Mets 12, Giants 6- Pete Alonso hit his 250th career home run.
— Braves-Reds game at a NASCAR track in Tennessee was suspended by rain in the first inning; it will resume at 1:00 Sunday.
Quote of the Day
“You see, the thing is when switching sports or careers for that matter, it can be life-changing. The unexpected are often the most powerful ones because it can completely redirect your life if you’re ready to take advantage and you’re ready for the opportunity.”
Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates
Sunday’s quiz
The first time the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl (2000 season) who was their QB?
Saturday’s quiz
Brandon Marshall holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards (1,508) in a season (2012)
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; Erik Kramer holds the Bears’ single-season record for passing yardage.
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Sunday’s Den: Notes for MAC football teams
Notes for MAC football teams:— Akron
Akron has had seven consecutive losing seasons.
Under Moorhead, Akron is 7-3 ATS as a home underdog.
Since 2015, Akron is 12-26 ATS in non-conference games.
Since 2017, Zips are 4-9-3 ATS as a home favorite.
— Ball State
Cardinals have had one winning season in the last 10 years.
New HC was an NAIA head coach.
Last three years, Ball State is 15-9 ATS in MAC games.
Ball State is 1-8 SU all-time in bowl games (1-4 ATS last five)
— Bowling Green
Former NFL star Eddie George is new coach (Tennessee State NC 2021-24)
Jeff Fisher’s son Brandon is the Falcons’ defensive coordinator.
Last four years, Bowling Green was 13-5-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Falcons lost their last four bowls, giving up 37.5 ppg.
— Buffalo
Bulls were 9-4 LY, their first winning season since 2020.
In his career, Lembo is 8-3 ATS as a road favorite.
Since 2021, Buffalo is 4-9 ATS as a home favorite.
Bulls won their last four bowl games.
— Central Michigan
Last 3 years, Chippewas were 13-23; the new HC was an NAIA head coach. Last 3 years, Chippewas were minus-42 in turnovers.
Since 2019, CMU is 8-1 ATS as a home underdog.
Last four years, Chippewas are 8-15-1 ATS coming off a loss.
— Eastern Michigan
Under coach Creighton, Eagles are 11-20 ATS as a home favorite.
Under Creighton, Eagles are 35-18-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, EMU is 12-7 ATS in games coming off a win.
Eagles are 1-4 SU/3-2 ATS in their last five bowls.
— Notes for the Kansas City Chiefs:
Last three years, Chiefs were 40-11 SU; they lost Super Bowl LY.
Last year, Chiefs were 15-2, 11-0 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
Kansas City was +6 in turnovers (20-14) last year.
This year, Chiefs are #2 in NFL in $$$ spent on offense
This year, Chiefs are #20 in NFL in $$$ spent on defense (#30 LY)
Under is 17-9 in Kansas City’s last 26 home games.
Last four years, Chiefs are 10-13 ATS as a home favorite.
— Famous birthdays, August 3rd:
Marv Levy, 100
Martin Sheen, 85
Lance Alworth, 85
Mike Gminski, 66
Nate McMillan, 62
Kevin Elster, 61
Michael Ealy, 52
Tom Brady, 48
Mark Reynolds, 42
Tyrod Taylor, 36
Todd Gurley, 31
Dante Fowler, 31
Zac Gallen, 30
Darell Hernaiz, 24
— Kent State
Kent State went 1-23 the last two years; the new HC was OC last year.
Since 2020, Golden Flashes are 5-18-2 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, Kent State is 5-17-2 ATS in MAC games.
Last three years, Kent State was 2-5 ATS as a home favorite.
— UMass
Minutemen join MAC this year after struggling as an independent.
Last 10 years, UMass is 21-91 SU (21-27 ATS last four years)
Since 2019, UMass is 0-7 ATS as a home favorite.
Last two years, Minutemen were 8-4 ATS as a road underdog.
— Miami
Last two years, Redhawks were 20-8 SU/19-9 ATS
Last two years, Miami was 12-3 ATS as a favorite.
Since 2015, Redhawks are 33-20 ATS coming off a loss.
Miami is 2-3 SU/5-0 ATS in its last five bowls.
— Northern Illinois
In his career, Hammock is 8-24 ATS as a favorite.
In his career, Hammock is 17-5 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, Huskies are 8-16 ATS in MAC games.
Since 2018 though, NIU is 15-8 as an underdog in MAC games.
— Ohio U
Bobcats were 31-10 the last three years; the coach bolted to Charlotte.
Last three years, Ohio U is 13-5 ATS at home.
Last four years, Bobcats are 24-10 ATS in MAC games.
Ohio U is 5-0 SU/4-1 ATS in its last five bowls.
— Toledo
Last three years, Rockets are 3-11 ATS as a road favorite.
Since 2019, Toledo is 30-18 SU/20-28 ATS in MAC games.
Underdogs covered Toledo’s last five bowls (1-4 SU/3-2 ATS)
Rockets’ last three bowl games were decided by 2-1-2 points.
— Western Michigan
Last three years, Broncos were 5-7/4-8/6-7 SU.
Last three years, Broncos were +8/+4/+4 in turnovers; unusual.
Under Taylor, WMU is 6-0 ATS as a home favorite, 4-9 as an underdog.
Broncos are 1-8 ATS in last nine games vs Big 18 opponents.
WNBA
Sunday, August 3
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New York Liberty
New York is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 7 games
New York is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Connecticut is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games
Connecticut is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Connecticut is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
Indiana Fever
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games
Indiana is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Indiana is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Seattle
Seattle Storm
Seattle is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games
Seattle is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home
Seattle is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Washington Mystics
Washington is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 18-6-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta Dream
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 6-18-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Washington
Golden State Valkyries
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games
Golden State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games on the road
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Las Vegas is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago Sky
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
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New York Liberty
New York is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 7 games
New York is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Connecticut is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games
Connecticut is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Connecticut is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
Indiana Fever
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games
Indiana is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Indiana is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Seattle
Seattle Storm
Seattle is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games
Seattle is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home
Seattle is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Washington Mystics
Washington is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 18-6-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta Dream
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 6-18-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Washington
Golden State Valkyries
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games
Golden State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games on the road
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Las Vegas is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago Sky
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
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Monday’s 6-pack:
Colleges with the most Pro Football Hall of Famers:
14— USC
11— Miami
11— Notre Dame
10— Pittsburgh
9— Michigan
9— Ohio State
Quote of the Day
“There’s times guys have left here that we really wanted. We just couldn’t make it work. But I can tell you, I’m hopeful when we’re sitting here at next year’s training camp that James Cook is out there practicing and still representing the red, white and blue.”
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane
Monday’s quiz
In the movie Little Big League, when a 12-year old kid inherits the Minnesota Twins from his late grandfather, what well-known actor played the grandfather?
Sunday’s quiz
The first time the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl (2000 season), Trent Dilfer was their QB.
Saturday’s quiz
Brandon Marshall holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards (1,508) in a season
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Justin Turner hit his first-ever walk-off home run to end the game.
Three oldest major leaguers to hit their first-ever walk-off homer:
41 years, 278 days- Murray Dickinson, 1958
40 years, 253 days- Justin Turner, Sunday
40 years, 4 days- Rick Dempsey, 1989
— Pirates 9, Rockies 5
Leadoff hitter Spencer Horwitz homered twice, drove in six runs.
Saturday, leadoff hitter Liover Peguero hit three homers, drove in five runs for Pittsburgh, making the Pirates the first time in the last 100 years to get 5+ RBI from leadoff hitters in consecutive games.
Shohei Ohtani had 12 RBI in consecutive games while he was batting leadoff last year, but he had 10 RBI in one game, two in the other game.
— Giants 12, Mets 4
Rafael Devers homered, had four RBI.
In their last 44 games, Mets’ starting pitchers have thrown only 9.2 innings in the 6th inning; relievers have thrown 34.1 of the 44 innings in the 6th inning.
— Braves 4, Reds 2
They sold 91,032 tickets for the Braves-Reds ballgame at the Bristol Raceway in Tennessee; game was suspended by rain in the first inning Saturday night- they finished Sunday, with Eli White hitting two home runs for the Braves.
Hurston Waldrep pitched 5.2 innings in relief for Atlanta; he was with his AAA team Saturday night, but drove 250 miles, joined the Braves Sunday morning, was one of the game’s stars.
— In his Hall of Fame career, the late Ryne Sandberg played in 10 playoff games; he had a hit in all 10 games, making him the only player since 1903 to play in 10+ playoff games, and to get a hit in all of them.
— Saturday night in Anaheim, White Sox won 1-0, with C Kyle Teel driving in the game’s only run. Angels had only one hit against Aaron Civale and the Chicago bullpen.
Teel is the first catcher since Buster Posey in 2014 to catch a one-hitter (or no-hitter) and also drive in all the runs in that game.
— Players who have a home run in every inning (and in extra innings) this season:
Riley Greene, Tigers
Nick Kurtz, A’s
James Wood, Nationals
— Famous birthdays, August 4th:
Billy Bob Thornton, 70
Michael Holton, 64
Roger Clemens, 63
John Farrell, 63
BJ Surhoff, 61
Meghan Markle, 44
Jason Adam, 34
Kevin Newman, 32
Brady Singer, 29
— Ben Cherington is in his sixth year as GM of the Pittsburgh Pirates; he previously worked for Blue Jays, Red Sox. He is really book-smart; his grandfather won a Pulitzer Prize.
In Cherington’s tenure in Pittsburgh, he’s acquired a top 30 prospect from the Bronx baseball team via trade ten times. Here’s a list of the names; how is he doing?
Roansy Contreras
Rafael Flores (just got called up to AAA)
Miguel Yajure
Canaan Smith-Njigba
Edgleen Perez
Keiner Delgado
Brian Sanchez
Hoy Park
Maikol Escotto
Diego Castillo
So far, not so good.
— Earlier this year, Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in the first inning of a game, but also gave up a home run in the first inning, as a pitcher; he is the first pitcher to do that since the Phillies’ Randy Lerch in 1979.
— How times have changed; from April-July 1977, Angels’ P Frank Tanana threw 14 consecutive complete games, and two of those games went to extra innings. Angels were 9-5 in those games.
Last season, the entire season, there were a total of 28 complete games in the major leagues.
— Red Sox 7, Astros 3
Red Sox have won 20 of their last 24 home games.
First loss since May 2nd for Framber Valdez, a span of 14 starts.
— Dodgers 3, Rays 0
Game was scoreless after five innings.
Dodgers scored in 6th inning, ending an 18-inning scoreless streak.
Yamamoto got 17 outs on 88 pitches- he is 10-7, 2.51 this year.
— Brewers 14, Nationals 3
Brice Turang hit two home runs, drove in four runs.
Brewers were 6-0 vs Washington this season, scoring 60 runs.
Milwaukee leads the NL Central by two games.
— Phillies 2, Tigers 0
Cristopher Sanchez threw 7 shutout IP, on only 84 pitches.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer of the season.
If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
AL: Blue Jays, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: Red Sox, New York, Mariners
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Mets, Padres
Colleges with the most Pro Football Hall of Famers:
14— USC
11— Miami
11— Notre Dame
10— Pittsburgh
9— Michigan
9— Ohio State
Quote of the Day
“There’s times guys have left here that we really wanted. We just couldn’t make it work. But I can tell you, I’m hopeful when we’re sitting here at next year’s training camp that James Cook is out there practicing and still representing the red, white and blue.”
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane
Monday’s quiz
In the movie Little Big League, when a 12-year old kid inherits the Minnesota Twins from his late grandfather, what well-known actor played the grandfather?
Sunday’s quiz
The first time the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl (2000 season), Trent Dilfer was their QB.
Saturday’s quiz
Brandon Marshall holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards (1,508) in a season
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Monday’s Den: Wrapping up a summer weekend……..
— Cubs 5, Orioles 3Justin Turner hit his first-ever walk-off home run to end the game.
Three oldest major leaguers to hit their first-ever walk-off homer:
41 years, 278 days- Murray Dickinson, 1958
40 years, 253 days- Justin Turner, Sunday
40 years, 4 days- Rick Dempsey, 1989
— Pirates 9, Rockies 5
Leadoff hitter Spencer Horwitz homered twice, drove in six runs.
Saturday, leadoff hitter Liover Peguero hit three homers, drove in five runs for Pittsburgh, making the Pirates the first time in the last 100 years to get 5+ RBI from leadoff hitters in consecutive games.
Shohei Ohtani had 12 RBI in consecutive games while he was batting leadoff last year, but he had 10 RBI in one game, two in the other game.
— Giants 12, Mets 4
Rafael Devers homered, had four RBI.
In their last 44 games, Mets’ starting pitchers have thrown only 9.2 innings in the 6th inning; relievers have thrown 34.1 of the 44 innings in the 6th inning.
— Braves 4, Reds 2
They sold 91,032 tickets for the Braves-Reds ballgame at the Bristol Raceway in Tennessee; game was suspended by rain in the first inning Saturday night- they finished Sunday, with Eli White hitting two home runs for the Braves.
Hurston Waldrep pitched 5.2 innings in relief for Atlanta; he was with his AAA team Saturday night, but drove 250 miles, joined the Braves Sunday morning, was one of the game’s stars.
— In his Hall of Fame career, the late Ryne Sandberg played in 10 playoff games; he had a hit in all 10 games, making him the only player since 1903 to play in 10+ playoff games, and to get a hit in all of them.
— Saturday night in Anaheim, White Sox won 1-0, with C Kyle Teel driving in the game’s only run. Angels had only one hit against Aaron Civale and the Chicago bullpen.
Teel is the first catcher since Buster Posey in 2014 to catch a one-hitter (or no-hitter) and also drive in all the runs in that game.
— Players who have a home run in every inning (and in extra innings) this season:
Riley Greene, Tigers
Nick Kurtz, A’s
James Wood, Nationals
— Famous birthdays, August 4th:
Billy Bob Thornton, 70
Michael Holton, 64
Roger Clemens, 63
John Farrell, 63
BJ Surhoff, 61
Meghan Markle, 44
Jason Adam, 34
Kevin Newman, 32
Brady Singer, 29
— Ben Cherington is in his sixth year as GM of the Pittsburgh Pirates; he previously worked for Blue Jays, Red Sox. He is really book-smart; his grandfather won a Pulitzer Prize.
In Cherington’s tenure in Pittsburgh, he’s acquired a top 30 prospect from the Bronx baseball team via trade ten times. Here’s a list of the names; how is he doing?
Roansy Contreras
Rafael Flores (just got called up to AAA)
Miguel Yajure
Canaan Smith-Njigba
Edgleen Perez
Keiner Delgado
Brian Sanchez
Hoy Park
Maikol Escotto
Diego Castillo
So far, not so good.
— Earlier this year, Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in the first inning of a game, but also gave up a home run in the first inning, as a pitcher; he is the first pitcher to do that since the Phillies’ Randy Lerch in 1979.
— How times have changed; from April-July 1977, Angels’ P Frank Tanana threw 14 consecutive complete games, and two of those games went to extra innings. Angels were 9-5 in those games.
Last season, the entire season, there were a total of 28 complete games in the major leagues.
— Red Sox 7, Astros 3
Red Sox have won 20 of their last 24 home games.
First loss since May 2nd for Framber Valdez, a span of 14 starts.
— Dodgers 3, Rays 0
Game was scoreless after five innings.
Dodgers scored in 6th inning, ending an 18-inning scoreless streak.
Yamamoto got 17 outs on 88 pitches- he is 10-7, 2.51 this year.
— Brewers 14, Nationals 3
Brice Turang hit two home runs, drove in four runs.
Brewers were 6-0 vs Washington this season, scoring 60 runs.
Milwaukee leads the NL Central by two games.
— Phillies 2, Tigers 0
Cristopher Sanchez threw 7 shutout IP, on only 84 pitches.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer of the season.
If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
AL: Blue Jays, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: Red Sox, New York, Mariners
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Mets, Padres
Tuesday’s 6-pack:
Last six managers of the New York Mets:
2024-present— Carlos Mendoza 89-74
2022-23— Buck Showalter 175-148
2020-21— Luis Rojas 103-119
2018-19— Mickey Callaway 163-161
2011-17— Terry Collins 551-583
2008-10— Jerry Manuel 204-213
Quote of the Day
“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys.”
Robin Williams, in Dead Poets Society
Tuesday’s quiz
Washington Nationals won the World Series in 2019; who did they beat?
Monday’s quiz
In the movie Little Big League, when a 12-year old kid inherits the Minnesota Twins from his late grandfather, Jason Robards played the grandfather.
Sunday’s quiz
The first time the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl (2000 season), Trent Dilfer was their QB.
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— As if the Cleveland Browns didn’t have enough QB’s already, they signed Tyler Huntley Monday, with three of their other four QB’s currently banged-up, and pre-season games on tap starting this weekend.
Huntley was 2-3 in five starts with the Dolphins last year.
— Guardians 7, Mets 6 (10)
Game was scoreless after five innings.
With game tied 5-5 in 9th inning, Cleveland escaped a bases loaded, one out jam.
Pete Alonso went 4-5 with four RBI for the Mets.
— Texas 8, Bronx 5 (10)
Josh Jung hit a walk-off home run for Texas.
Bronx is 18-28 in its last 46 games.
Rangers trail New York by 1.5 games for the last AL Wild Card slot.
— Pirates 5, Giants 4
Giants led this game 4-1 in the 7th inning.
Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to win it.
Giants are now 15-26 since trading for Rafael Devers.
Red Sox are 26-15 since trading Rafael Devers away.
— Phillies 13, Orioles 3
Game was tied 3-3 after the fifth inning.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, drove in six runs.
Schwarber now leads the major leagues, with 94 RBI
— Famous birthdays, August 5th:
Bruce Coslet, 79
Bernie Carbo, 78
Maureen McCormick, 69
Patrick Ewing, 63
Otis Thorpe, 63
Jonathan Silverman, 59
John Olerud, 57
Mark Mulder, 48
Carl Crawford, 44
C.J. Spiller, 38
Nick Martinez, 35
Anthony Edwards, 24
Today would’ve been Roman Gabriel’s 85th birthday.
Missed a birthday yesterday; Barack Obama turned 64 years old Monday.
— Reds 3, Cubs 2
Reds’ starting P Lodolo left in 2nd inning (blister)
Cubs’ starting P Soroka left after the 2nd inning (shoulder)
TJ Friedl had the game-winning hit, in the 7th inning.
Cubs fall three games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central
— Angels 5, Rays 1
Yusei Kikuchi needed 105 PT to get thru six innings; he got the win.
Tampa Bay fouled off 31 of his 105 pitches.
Rays’ OF Jake Mangum has a grandfather who played in the AFL for the Patriots; his dad played for the Chicago Bears.
— Red Sox 8, Royals 5
Juran Duran hit a three-run homer.
Red Sox have won six games in a row.
Boston rookie OF Roman Anthony (back tightness) was a late scratch.
— Brewers 3, Braves 1
Quinn Priester allowed only two hits in 7 IP.
Isaac Collins hit a 3-run homer.
Milwaukee is 68-44, best record in baseball.
— Blue Jays 15, Rockies 1
Bo Bichette homered twice, drove in six runs.
Bichette’s father Dante played seven years with the Rockies.
Ernie Clement went 5-for-6, scored three runs.
— Information on the Las Vegas Raiders:
Pete Carroll is the Raiders’ new coach; he is 181-131-1 as an NFL coach, 11-11 in playoff games, with a Super Bowl win 12 years ago. Carroll is the Raiders’ 4th head coach in five years.
Geno Smith is the Raiders’ new QB; he is 40-44 as an NFL starter, 0-1 in playoff games.
The new offensive coordinator is former Eagles/Oregon/UCLA coach Chip Kelly.
Last three years, went Raiders 6-11/8-9/4-13; they haven’t won a playoff game since 2002, making playoffs only twice since then, 2016/2021.
This year, Raiders are #31 in $$$ spent on offense (#7 at QB), #13 on defense. Raiders are #32 in $$$ spent at CB, #311 at linebacker.
Last year, Raiders were minus-16 in turnovers (13-29); they were 3-4 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
Last two years, Raiders were 7-3 ATS as a favorite, 11-12 as an underdog.
— Cardinals 3, Dodgers 2
Yohel Pozo had a game-winning pinch-hit single in the 9th inning.
Sonny Gray allowed only one hit in seven IP.
Dodgers are 7-9 since the All-Star break.
— Diamondbacks 6, Padres 2
Arizona has won three in a row, after a 1-9 skid.
Kyle Backhus got his first career save.
Arizona OF Alek Thomas is hitting .371 since the All-Star break.
— Astros 8, Marlins 2
Houston scored 5 runs in 4th inning, ended Miami’s 5-game win streak.
Jason Alexander pitched six scoreless innings.
Yainer Diaz was 2-for-4, with two RBI
— Tigers 6, Twins 3
Kerry Carpenter hit a 3-run homer in the 6th inning.
Detroit has won six of eight games, after a 1-12 skid.
Minnesota has lost five of its last six games.
If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
AL: Blue Jays, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: Red Sox, New York, Mariners
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Mets, Padres
Last six managers of the New York Mets:
2024-present— Carlos Mendoza 89-74
2022-23— Buck Showalter 175-148
2020-21— Luis Rojas 103-119
2018-19— Mickey Callaway 163-161
2011-17— Terry Collins 551-583
2008-10— Jerry Manuel 204-213
Quote of the Day
“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys.”
Robin Williams, in Dead Poets Society
Tuesday’s quiz
Washington Nationals won the World Series in 2019; who did they beat?
Monday’s quiz
In the movie Little Big League, when a 12-year old kid inherits the Minnesota Twins from his late grandfather, Jason Robards played the grandfather.
Sunday’s quiz
The first time the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl (2000 season), Trent Dilfer was their QB.
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Tuesday’s Den: Nobody asked me, but…….
— There must be a boatload of money involved in hosting all these fantasy football leagues; lot of podcasts on YouTube, with mock drafts, and drafting advice.— As if the Cleveland Browns didn’t have enough QB’s already, they signed Tyler Huntley Monday, with three of their other four QB’s currently banged-up, and pre-season games on tap starting this weekend.
Huntley was 2-3 in five starts with the Dolphins last year.
— Guardians 7, Mets 6 (10)
Game was scoreless after five innings.
With game tied 5-5 in 9th inning, Cleveland escaped a bases loaded, one out jam.
Pete Alonso went 4-5 with four RBI for the Mets.
— Texas 8, Bronx 5 (10)
Josh Jung hit a walk-off home run for Texas.
Bronx is 18-28 in its last 46 games.
Rangers trail New York by 1.5 games for the last AL Wild Card slot.
— Pirates 5, Giants 4
Giants led this game 4-1 in the 7th inning.
Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to win it.
Giants are now 15-26 since trading for Rafael Devers.
Red Sox are 26-15 since trading Rafael Devers away.
— Phillies 13, Orioles 3
Game was tied 3-3 after the fifth inning.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, drove in six runs.
Schwarber now leads the major leagues, with 94 RBI
— Famous birthdays, August 5th:
Bruce Coslet, 79
Bernie Carbo, 78
Maureen McCormick, 69
Patrick Ewing, 63
Otis Thorpe, 63
Jonathan Silverman, 59
John Olerud, 57
Mark Mulder, 48
Carl Crawford, 44
C.J. Spiller, 38
Nick Martinez, 35
Anthony Edwards, 24
Today would’ve been Roman Gabriel’s 85th birthday.
Missed a birthday yesterday; Barack Obama turned 64 years old Monday.
— Reds 3, Cubs 2
Reds’ starting P Lodolo left in 2nd inning (blister)
Cubs’ starting P Soroka left after the 2nd inning (shoulder)
TJ Friedl had the game-winning hit, in the 7th inning.
Cubs fall three games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central
— Angels 5, Rays 1
Yusei Kikuchi needed 105 PT to get thru six innings; he got the win.
Tampa Bay fouled off 31 of his 105 pitches.
Rays’ OF Jake Mangum has a grandfather who played in the AFL for the Patriots; his dad played for the Chicago Bears.
— Red Sox 8, Royals 5
Juran Duran hit a three-run homer.
Red Sox have won six games in a row.
Boston rookie OF Roman Anthony (back tightness) was a late scratch.
— Brewers 3, Braves 1
Quinn Priester allowed only two hits in 7 IP.
Isaac Collins hit a 3-run homer.
Milwaukee is 68-44, best record in baseball.
— Blue Jays 15, Rockies 1
Bo Bichette homered twice, drove in six runs.
Bichette’s father Dante played seven years with the Rockies.
Ernie Clement went 5-for-6, scored three runs.
— Information on the Las Vegas Raiders:
Pete Carroll is the Raiders’ new coach; he is 181-131-1 as an NFL coach, 11-11 in playoff games, with a Super Bowl win 12 years ago. Carroll is the Raiders’ 4th head coach in five years.
Geno Smith is the Raiders’ new QB; he is 40-44 as an NFL starter, 0-1 in playoff games.
The new offensive coordinator is former Eagles/Oregon/UCLA coach Chip Kelly.
Last three years, went Raiders 6-11/8-9/4-13; they haven’t won a playoff game since 2002, making playoffs only twice since then, 2016/2021.
This year, Raiders are #31 in $$$ spent on offense (#7 at QB), #13 on defense. Raiders are #32 in $$$ spent at CB, #311 at linebacker.
Last year, Raiders were minus-16 in turnovers (13-29); they were 3-4 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
Last two years, Raiders were 7-3 ATS as a favorite, 11-12 as an underdog.
— Cardinals 3, Dodgers 2
Yohel Pozo had a game-winning pinch-hit single in the 9th inning.
Sonny Gray allowed only one hit in seven IP.
Dodgers are 7-9 since the All-Star break.
— Diamondbacks 6, Padres 2
Arizona has won three in a row, after a 1-9 skid.
Kyle Backhus got his first career save.
Arizona OF Alek Thomas is hitting .371 since the All-Star break.
— Astros 8, Marlins 2
Houston scored 5 runs in 4th inning, ended Miami’s 5-game win streak.
Jason Alexander pitched six scoreless innings.
Yainer Diaz was 2-for-4, with two RBI
— Tigers 6, Twins 3
Kerry Carpenter hit a 3-run homer in the 6th inning.
Detroit has won six of eight games, after a 1-12 skid.
Minnesota has lost five of its last six games.
If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
AL: Blue Jays, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: Red Sox, New York, Mariners
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Mets, Padres
WNBA
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Dallas Wings
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Dallas's last 18 games
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
New York Liberty
New York is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Washington Mystics
Washington is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Chicago Sky
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Connecticut is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games
Connecticut is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Connecticut is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Phoenix is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Indiana Fever
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Los Angeles is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 9 games
Los Angeles is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Los Angeles is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games at home
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Seattle Storm
Seattle is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games
Seattle is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
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Dallas Wings
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Dallas's last 18 games
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
New York Liberty
New York is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Washington Mystics
Washington is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Chicago Sky
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Connecticut is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games
Connecticut is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Connecticut is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Phoenix is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Indiana Fever
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Los Angeles is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 9 games
Los Angeles is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Los Angeles is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games at home
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Seattle Storm
Seattle is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games
Seattle is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
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