Cnotes 2023 Major League Baseball Transactions, News, Notes, Picks Etc. !!

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, April 19

National League
San Francisco (5-11) @ Miami (10-8)
— Cobb is 0-2, 3.77 in his first three starts.
— Giants are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-2
— He is 3-3, 2.65 in six starts vs Miami

— Giants lost their last five games.
— San Francisco is 3-7 on road
— over 8-5 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 6-16
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-1-5.2

— Rogers is 1-2, 4.80 in his first three starts.
— Marlins are 1-2 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He gave up three runs in 5 IP, in his one start vs San Francisco.

— Miami won seven of its last nine games.
— Marlins are 7-5 at home.
— under 6-0 last six games.
— scored run in first inning: 3-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-10-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-3

Arizona (11-7) @ St Louis (7-11)
— Bumgarner is 0-2, 8.56 in his first three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3
— He is 1-2, 8.85 in his last five starts vs St Louis

— Arizona is 8-3 in its last 11 games.
— Arizona is 6-5 on road.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 7-7-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-5.1

— Woodford is 0-2, 5.65 in his first three starts.
— Cardinals are 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He tossed 5.2 scoreless IP, in four relief stints (5.2 IP) vs Arizona.

— Cardinals are 2-4 in their last six games.
— Cardinals are 4-8 at home.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 4-10-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3-5

Pittsburgh (11-7) @ Colorado (5-13)
— Oviedo is 1-1. 0.66 in his last two starts.
— Pirates are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0-1
— He allowed three runs in 6 IP, in one start vs Colorado

— Pirates are 10-5 in their last 15 games.
— Pittsburgh is 8-4 on road.
— under 7-3-1 last 11 road games
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 9-5-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.2-3-3

— Gomber is 0-3, 8.16 in his first three starts.
— Rockies are 0-3 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3
— He is 0-2, 5.06 in seven games (3 starts) vs Pittsburgh.

— Rockies are 3-13 in their last 16 games.
— Colorado is 3-6 at home.
— over 5-3 last eight home games
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 5-11-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4.1

Atlanta (14-4) @ San Diego (8-11)
— Morton is 2-1, 4.86 in his first three starts.
— Braves are 2-1 in his starts
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 6-3, 2.63 in 12 starts vs San Diego

— Atlanta won eight in row, 14 of first 18 games.
— Braves are 10-1 on road.
— over 10-2 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-18
— record in first 5 innings: 12-3-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-3

— Martinez is 0-1, 5.60 in his first three starts.
— Padres are 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He is 0-1, 6.17 in three games (2 starts) vs Atlanta.

— Padres lost seven of their last nine games.
— San Diego is 4-8 at home.
— under 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-19
— record in first 5 innings: 8-10-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-5

NY Mets (11-7) @ Los Angeles (9-9)
— Scherzer is 2-1, 4.70 in three starts.
— Mets are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 3-1, 1.85 in his last six starts vs Los Angeles

— Mets won eight of their last 11 games.
— Mets are 7-5 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten
— scored run in first inning: 3-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-3

— Syndergaard is 0-2, 5.63 in his first three starts
— Dodgers are 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against his old team.
— He pitched for the Mets from 2015-21.

— Dodgers lost seven of their last 11 games.
— Dodgers are 6-5 at home.
— over 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3.1-2

American League
Cleveland (9-9) @ Detroit (7-9)
— Quantrill is 0-1, 6.32 in his first three starts.
— Guardians are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3
— He is 2-2, 3.34 in five starts vs Detroit

— Guardians lost their last three games.
— Cleveland is 7-5 on road.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-5.2

— Turnbull is 1-2, 8.78 in his first three starts.
— Tigers are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 0-6, 5.10 in nine starts vs Cleveland

— Detroit won its last five games.
— Tigers are 4-3 at home.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 4-16
— record in first 5 innings: 3-8-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-x-5

LA Angels (9-8) @ New York (10-7)
— Canning gave up two runs in 5 IP (69 PT) in his ‘23 start.
— Angels are 1-0 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.

— Angels are 4-5 in their last nine games.
— Angels are 6-5 on road.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 7-17
— record in first 5 innings: 11-4-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-7-5.2

— Brito is 2-1, 6.75 in his first three starts.
— New York is 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— This is his first start against the Angels.

— New York is 2-3 in its last five games.
— Bronx is 6-5 at home.
— under 8-3 at home
— scored run in first inning: 7-17
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-x-5.1

Minnesota (10-7) @ Boston (9-9)
— Ryan is 2-1, 2.84 in his first three starts.
— Twins are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0-1
— He is 1-1, 4.91 in two starts vs Boston.

— Twins lost their last three games.
— Minnesota is 6-5 on road.
— under 11-4-2
— scored run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-2-4.2

— Kluber is 0-3, 6.92 in his first three starts.
— Red Sox are 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3
— He is 2-2, 3.41 in his last five starts vs Minnesota.

— Red Sox won four of last five games.
— Boston is 6-5 at home.
— over 10-6-2
— scored run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 5-10-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-6.1-4

Texas (11-6) @ Kansas City (4-14)
— Perez is 2-1, 3.45 in his first three starts.
— Rangers are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 5-1, 4.57 in 12 starts vs Kansas City.

— Texas is 7-2 in its last nine games.
— Rangers are 5-3 on road.
— over 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 9-6-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-3

— Singer is 1-1, 7.88 in his first three starts.
— Royals are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He is 0-2, 7.56 in two starts vs Texas.

— Royals lost eight of their last nine games.
— Royals are 1-11 at home.
— over 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 6-18
— record in first 5 innings: 4-12-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-1-5

Toronto (11-7) @ Houston (8-10)
— Berrios is 1-2, 9.20 in his first three starts.
— Blue Jays are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-0-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He is 4-3, 4.81 in seven starts vs Houston

— Toronto won 10 of its last 14 games.
— Blue Jays are 7-5 on road
— under 4-1-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 4-18
— record in first 5 innings: 6-9-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-3.1-2.2

— Garcia is 0-2, 7.36 in his first three starts.
— Astros are 0-3 in his starts
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He is 1-1, 4.00 in three starts vs Toronto

— Astros are 3-4 in their last seven games.
— Houston is 3-6 in last nine home games.
— over 9-3 at home
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 7-5-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4.2

Interleague games
Tampa Bay (15-3) @ Cincinnati (7-10)
— Rasmussen is 2-1, 2.60 in his first three starts.
— Rays are 2-1 in his starts
— over 1-0-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He is 0-0, 7.71 in two games (1 start) vs Cincinnati.

— Tampa Bay lost 3 of last 5 games, after a 13-0 start.
— Rays are 5-3 on the road.
— over 11-3-4
— scored run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 13-4-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-3.2

— Stoudt is making his MLB debut.
— He was 0-1, 4.09 in three AAA starts (11 IP).
— under 0-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He hasn’t pitched against Tampa Bay

— Reds lost nine of their last 13 games.
— Cincinnati is 6-5 at home.
— over 8-1-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 7-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-6-4.1

Philadelphia (7-11) @ White Sox (7-11)
— Walker is 1-1, 4.20 in his first three starts.
— Phillies are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 2-2, 3.86 in four starts vs Chicago.

— Phillies are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— Phillies are 4-8 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 6-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-3-5

— Clevinger is 2-0, 2.25 in his first three starts.
— White Sox are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-0-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0
— He threw 5 shutout IP, in his one start vs Philadelphia.

— Chicago lost eight of its last 12 games.
— White Sox are 3-5 at home.
— under 4-3-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 6-18
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3-6.2

Baltimore (10-7) @ Washington (5-12)
— Orioles haven’t named a starter.

— Orioles are 9-5 in their last 14 games.
— Baltimore is 6-4 on road.
— over 5-1-1 last seven
— scored run in first inning: 5-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-2.1

— Gore is 2-0, 3.00 in his first three starts.
— Nationals are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Baltimore.

— Nationals lost 12 of their first 17 games.
— Washington is 2-8 at home.
— over 4-2 last six home games
— scored run in first inning: 5-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-9-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-x-4

Cubs (10-6) @ Oakland (3-15)
— Steele is 2-0, 1.42 in his first three starts.
— Cubs are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Oakland

— Cubs won nine of their last 12 games.
— Chicago is 5-2 on road.
— under 4-2 last six games.
— scored run in first inning: 5-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-2-3

— Miller is making his MLB debut here.
— He was 1-0, 2.08 in two AAA starts.
— over 0-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He hasn’t pitched against Chicago

— A’s lost 15 of their last 17 games.
— Oakland is 2-9 at home
— over 11-7
— scored run in first inning: 6-18
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 4-10-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-4

Milwaukee (13-5) @ Seattle (8-10)
— Lauer is 2-1, 5.28 in his first three starts.
— Brewers are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Seattle

— Brewers won 13 of their last 17 games.
— Milwaukee is 8-4 on road.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 9-6-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.1-6

— Gonzales is 1-0, 4.22 in his first two starts.
— Mariners are 1-1 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0
— He is 2-0, 6.75 in three games (2 starts) vs Milwaukee

— Seattle won four of its last six games.
— Mariners are 5-7 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-5

 

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, April 19

 

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

CHC at OAK	03:37 PM	CHC -153 O 7.0	+500 +500
ATL at SD	04:10 PM	ATL -113 U 8.5	+500 +500
MIL at SEA	04:10 PM	SEA -128 U 8.5	+500 +500
BAL at WAS	07:05 PM	BAL -137 U 8.5	+500 +500
LAA at NYY	07:05 PM	NYY -127 O 9.0	+500 +500
MIN at BOS	07:10 PM	MIN -129 U 9.0	+500 +500
TOR at HOU	08:10 PM	TOR -109 O 9.0	+500 +500

 

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Pending Picks

Apr 19, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	- -	07:30 PM	MEM -1.0

Completed Picks

Apr 18, 2023	NBA	Atlanta Boston	106 119	BOS -10.0	Win
Apr 17, 2023	MLB	LA Angels Boston	5 4	Under 8.5	Loss
Apr 16, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	128 112	Over 228.0	Win
Apr 15, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	2 5	TOR -113	Win
Apr 14, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	3 6	TOR +115	Win
Apr 13, 2023	MLB	Milwaukee San Diego	4 3	Under 9.0	Win

 

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APRIL'S MLB BEST BETS !

04/19/2023.....................5 - 1 -1..........................83.33%................. ..................+ 19.50
04/18/2023.....................9 - 3..............................75.00%............. .......................+29.00
04/17/2023.....................6 - 4..............................60.00%............. .......................+ 9.95
04/16/2023.....................3 - 5..............................37.50%............. ......................- 10.50
04/15/2023.....................4 - 6..............................40.00%............. ......................- 11.00
04/14/2023.....................5 - 6 - 1........................45.45%................... ................+ 1.00
04/13/2023.....................2 - 4..............................33.33%............. .......................- 11.50
04/12/2023.....................4 - 7..............................36.36%............. ......................- 17.00
04/11/2023.....................6 - 8..............................42.85%............. ......................- 9.05
04/10/2023.....................6 - 6..............................50.00%............. ......................+ 4.70
04/09/2023.....................7 - 5..............................58.33%............. .....................+ 10.85
04/08/2023....................8 - 10.............................44.44%............. .....................- 8.55
04/07/2023......................2 - 4 .............................33.33%............... ...................- 9.90
04/06/2023......................3 - 1..............................75.00%............. ....................+10.25
04/05/2023......................1 - 5..............................16.66%............. ....................- 21.60
04/03/2023......................5 - 4..............................55,55%............. ....................+ 7.35
04/02/2023......................2 - 5..............................26.57%............. ....................-22.55
04/01/2023......................4 - 8..............................33.33%............. ....................-21.50

TOTALS......................82- 92 - 2..........................47.12%............ ....................- 50.55

 

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Completed Picks​

Past Completed Picks

04/19/2023	8-5-1	60.71%	+1150	Detail
04/18/2023	14-16-0	46.67%	-2385	Detail
04/17/2023	14-8-0	63.64%	+2535	Detail
04/16/2023	17-10-1	62.50%	+4010	Detail
04/15/2023	17-12-1	58.33%	+1575	Detail
04/14/2023	11-16-3	41.67%	-2235	Detail
04/13/2023	5-9-0	35.71%	-4055	Detail
04/12/2023	17-13-0	56.67%	+600	Detail
04/11/2023	14-16-0	46.67%	-1390	Detail
04/10/2023	15-11-2	57.14%	+2260	Detail
04/09/2023	16-13-1	55.00%	+765	Detail
04/08/2023	14-16-0	46.67%	-1335	Detail
04/07/2023	10-13-1	43.75%	-1530	Detail
04/06/2023	8-4-0	66.67%	+1925	Detail
04/05/2023	9-13-2	41.67%	-2710	Detail
04/04/2023	12-15-1	44.64%	-3170	Detail
04/03/2023	15-14-1	51.67%	+660	Detail
04/02/2023	16-14-0	53.33%	+1390	Detail
04/01/2023	11-17-2	40.00%	-3450	Detail

 

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Completed Picks

Apr 19, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	93 103	MEM -1.0	Win
Apr 18, 2023	NBA	Atlanta Boston	106 119	BOS -10.0	Win
Apr 17, 2023	MLB	LA Angels Boston	5 4	Under 8.5	Loss
Apr 16, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	128 112	Over 228.0	Win
Apr 15, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	2 5	TOR -113	Win
Apr 14, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	3 6	TOR +115	Win
Apr 13, 2023	MLB	Milwaukee San Diego	4 3	Under 9.0	Win

 

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Thursday’s 6-pack

Last six teams to win the NBA Championship:

2022— Golden State

2021— Milwaukee

2020— LA Lakers

2019— Toronto

2018— Golden State

2017— Golden State




Quote of the Day

“A reform that has been of interest to ownership for a number of years is a limitation of contract length……those (long) contracts result in a transfer from the current stars to yesterday’s stars. At some point, that has to be true. And I think it is an issue that is important for us to stay focused on, because it creates inflexibility that affects the quality of the teams that you put on the field.”

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred




Thursday’s quiz

When was the last time the Angels made the playoffs?




Wednesday’s quiz

Clint Hurdle was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ manager in 2015, last time they made the playoffs.




Tuesday’s quiz

Since 2020, Washington Commanders started eight quarterbacks, the most of any team.


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Thursday’s Den: XFL trends, and other relevant Thursday things…….

— Mets 5, Dodgers 3
Max Scherzer was tossed in the 4th inning; a sticky substance dispute.
Brandon Nimmo went 5-for-5, hit a home run for the Mets.
Dodgers are 9-10 and look very ordinary.

— Pirates 14, Rockies 3— Pittsburgh outscored Colorado 33-9 in their three-game sweep; Pirates are 12-7, would be in the playoffs if they started today.

— Padres 1, Braves 0— San Diego has scored total of two runs in their last four games; Martinez tossed seven shutout IP, Soto homered for the only run.

— Bronx 3, Angels 2 (10)— Judge homered, also made two great catches that both saved a run; two teams were a combined 1-24 with runners in scoring position.

— Brewers 5, Mariners 3— Milwaukee is 6-0 in games where the winning run scored from the 7th inning on.

— Orioles 4, Nationals 0— Baltimore is 11-7; just like the Pirates, if the season ended now, they would make the playoffs.

— Cincinnati Reds signed P Hunter Greene to a six-year, $53M contract extension. Greene has started 28 games for the Reds; he is 5-13, with a 4.42 ERA.

— Josiah Gray pitches for Washington; in his last three starts, the Nationals lost 1-0/2-0/1-0. Not a lot of support there.

— It can’t be a lot of fun being a mid-major college basketball coach; Kansas Jayhawks just poached a player from Towson State. Nick Timberlake scored 17.7 ppg in 35.7 minutes/game this past year, shooting 41.6% on the arc. Shooting is marketable.

When a player plays 35.7 minutes/game, it means he is indispensable; Towson was 21-12 this past season, 12-6 in the CAA, a good team- they’re 46-21 the last two years, but now they’re going to regress, because their best guy just jumped ship to play in the big time.

— Chris Ledlum scored 18.8 ppg, grabbed 8.4 rebounds/game for Harvard last year; he goes to Tennessee as a grad student, choosing the Vols over Indiana.

— Home teams won all three NBA games Wednesday; Heat-Bucks, Lakers-Grizzlies series are both 1-1. Nuggets beat Minnesota 122-113, lead that series 2-0.

— Since 1997, LA Lakers have won 30 consecutive playoff series when they won Game 1, the NBA’s longest-such streak; the next three longest streaks:

Bulls 24 (1990-98)
Celtics 24 (1957-73)
Rockets 17 (1975-97)

— NFL Draft starts a week from tonight; there are five teams that don’t have a first round pick this year. One of the teams, the LA Rams, haven’t had a first round pick since they took Jared Goff in 2016. Rams do have their first round pick next year.

— There is an Arena Football team here in Albany, the Albany Empire, which plays in the National Arena League, which has seven teams, two of them in Texas; former NFL WR Antonio Brown recently became the majority owner— he owns 95% of the team.

Since Brown took over the team, he fired the head coach (who won the championship the last two years), and then the director of media relations and team president also left the team. It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out.

Long time ago, Brown’s father Eddie Brown was a great WR for the Albany Firebirds in the Arena Football League; Firebirds won the Arena Bowl in 1999. Eddie Brown once scored seven TD’s in a game— right now, he is the Empire’s vice president of operations.

— Here are trends for XFL teams, with one week left in their 10-game regular season.

Arlington Renegades (4-5)
4-1 in games decided by 1 or 2 points.
0-4 in games decided by 6+ points.
Six of their last eight games stayed under the total.
Last eight games, scored 14.4 ppg.
3-6 ATS this season, 0-3 ATS as a favorite.

DC Defenders (8-1)
8-1 SU/7-2 ATS this season.
Eight of their nine games went over the total.
Last seven games, Defenders scored 32.7 ppg.
Last four weeks, they allowed 26-37-33-26 points.
4-2 ATS as a favorite, 3-0 ATS as an underdog.

Houston Renegades (5-3)
4-0 ATS first four games, 1-4 last five games.
Scored 30.5 ppg in first four games, 20.2 ppg in last five.
4-1 SU/ATS at home, 1-3 on the road.
Under is 5-3 in their last eight games.
5-0 if they allow 16 or less points, 1-3 if they allow 21+.

Las Vegas Vipers (2-7)
2-3 SU last five games, after an 0-4 start.
Vipers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games.
Three of their last four games stayed under the total.
1-3 in games decided by 4 or less points.
Vipers are 0-6 when they score less than 26 points.

Orlando Guardians (1-8)
Last three games were decided by total of five points.
Orlando is 4-2-1 ATS in last seven games.
Their only win was against 8-1 Defenders.
Seven of their nine games went over total.
Four of their eight losses were by 3 or fewer points.

St Louis Battlehawks (6-3)
St Louis allowed 18 or less points in its wins.
Battlehawks allowed 34-28-30 points in their losses.
Battlehawks are 3-0 in games decided by 4 or less points.
St Louis is 3-2 ATS as an underdog.
Five of their last six games stayed under the total.

San Antonio Brahmas (3-6)
Brahmas were held to 15 or less points in seven of nine games.
Seven of their nine games stayed under the total.
Average total in their last five games: 31.2.
Brahmas are 1-5 if they allow more than 12 points.
Three of their last three games were decided by exactly 2 points.

Seattle Sea Dragons (6-3)
Seattle won six of its last seven games, after an 0-2 start.
Sea Dragons covered five of their last seven games.
Three of their four games went over the total.
Last four weeks, Seattle scored 28.3 ppg.
Seattle’s losses were by 1-2-4 points.

 

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MLB
Weather Report

Thursday, April 20

 

[Udog]

MINNESOTA is 62-32 Over (26.8 Units) in road games as an underdog of +100 or higher in the last 3 seasons.

LA ANGELS are 27-42 SU (-19.2 Units) in road games when the total is 8 to 8.5 in the last 3 seasons.

PITTSBURGH is 37-20 Over (15 Units) in home games vs. teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game in the last 3 seasons.

COLORADO is 7-20 SU (-15 Units) in road games in April games in the last 3 seasons.

CHICAGO CUBS are 43-18 Under (23.2 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.

ARIZONA is 179-126 Over (40.4 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.

SAN FRANCISCO is 21-11 SU (8.9 Units) in home games when the total is 8.5 to 10 in the last 3 seasons.

 

[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, April 20

 

[Udog]

MLB

Thursday, April 20

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Trend Report
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Minnesota @ Boston
Minnesota
⦁ The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Boston
⦁ The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston
⦁ The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
⦁ The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home


LA Angels @ NY Yankees
LA Angels
⦁ The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
⦁ The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees
⦁ The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home
⦁ The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games


Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
⦁ Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
⦁ The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
⦁ Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
⦁ Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cincinnati


Colorado @ Philadelphia
Colorado
⦁ The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
⦁ The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia
⦁ Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
⦁ Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado


LA Dodgers @ Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers
⦁ LA Dodgers is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Chi Cubs
⦁ The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs
⦁ Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
⦁ Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


San Diego @ Arizona
San Diego
⦁ The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
⦁ San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona
⦁ Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
⦁ Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


NY Mets @ San Francisco
NY Mets
⦁ NY Mets is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
⦁ NY Mets is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco
⦁ The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
⦁ San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets


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[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, April 20

National League
Cincinnati (7-11) @ Pittsburgh (12-7)
— Weaver is making his first ’23 start.
— He is 24-36, 4.79 in 81 career starts.
— He appeared in 26 games last year (one start)
— allowed run in first inning: 0-0
— record in first 5 innings: 0-0
— He is 2-2, 3.75 in six starts vs Pittsburgh.

— Reds lost 10 of their last 14 games.
— Cincinnati is 1-5 on road.
— over 8-2-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 7-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-4.1-5

— Contreras is 1-1, 6.00 in his first three starts.
— Pirates are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 1-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 1-0, 2.57 in three starts vs Cincinnati

— Pirates are 11-5 in their last 16 games.
— Pittsburgh is 3-3 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 6-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3

Colorado (5-14) @ Philadelphia (8-11)
— Feltner is 0-2, 8.78 in his first three starts.
— Rockies are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He is 0-1, 6.23 in two starts vs Philadelphia.

— Rockies are 3-14 in their last 17 games.
— Colorado is 2-7 on road.
— under 3-1 last four road games
— scored run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 5-12-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4.1-7

— Strahm is 1-1, 2.31 in his first three starts.
— Phillies are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 1-2, 5.60 in 13 games (2 starts) vs Colorado.

— Phillies are 3-1 in their last four games.
— Phillies are 3-3 at home.
— over 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-2.2

Los Angeles (9-10) @ Cubs (11-6)
— Grove is 0-1, 9.00 in his first three starts
— Dodgers are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He gave up a run in 5.2 IP, in his one start vs Chicago.

— Dodgers lost eight of their last 12 games.
— Dodgers are 3-4 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 9-19
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-2-3

— Taillon is 0-2, 5.14 in his first three starts.
— Cubs are 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 0-1, 5.68 in four starts against the Dodgers.

— Cubs won 10 of their last 13 games.
— Chicago is 5-4 at home.
— under 3-2 last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 5-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-3

San Diego (9-11) @ Arizona (11-8)
— Wacha is 2-1, 6.06 in his first three starts.
— Padres are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 2-1, 3.82 in seven starts vs Arizona.

— Padres lost seven of their last ten games.
— San Diego is 4-3 on road.
— under 8-4 last 12 games
— scored run in first inning: 7-20
— record in first 5 innings: 9-10-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5-2

— Nelson is 1-0, 3.71 in his first three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He gave up three runs in 5 IP, in one start vs San Diego

— Arizona is 8-4 in its last 12 games.
— Arizona is 5-2 at home.
— over 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-5.1-5

NY Mets (12-7) @ San Francisco (6-11)
— Senga is 2-0, 3.38 in three starts.
— Mets are 3-0 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0
— He hasn’t pitched against San Francisco

— Mets won nine of their last 12 games.
— Mets are 8-5 on road.
— under 8-3 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 3-19
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-6

— Manaea is 0-0, 2.91 in his first two starts.
— Giants are 0-2 in his starts.
— over 2-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 1-0, 3.55 in two starts vs New York

— Giants lost five of their last six games.
— San Francisco is 2-4 at home
— under 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-5.2-6

American League
LA Angels (9-9) @ New York (11-7)
— Sandoval is 1-0, 2.45 in his first three starts.
— Angels are 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He allowed two runs in 7 IP, in one start vs New York.

— Angels are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— Angels are 6-6 on road.
— under 6-2 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 7-18
— record in first 5 innings: 11-5-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-5.2-4.1

— Cortes is 2-0, 2.60 in his first three starts.
— New York is 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0
— He is 1-0, 2.63 in five games (1 start) against the Angels.

— New York is 3-1 in its last four games.
— Bronx is 7-5 at home.
— under 9-3 at home
— scored run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 11-5-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5.1-5.2

Minnesota (11-7) @ Boston (9-10)
— Maeda is 0-2, 4.09 in his first two starts.
— Twins are 0-2 in his starts.
— under 1-0-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2
— He is 0-2, 4.50 in two starts vs Boston.

— Twins lost three of their last four games.
— Minnesota is 7-5 on road.
— under 11-5-2
— scored run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4.2-3

— Houck is 2-0, 4.50 in his first three starts.
— Red Sox are 3-0 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0
— He is 1-0, 2.61 in two starts vs Minnesota.

— Red Sox won four of last six games.
— Boston is 6-6 at home.
— over 11-6-2
— scored run in first inning: 8-19
— record in first 5 innings: 5-11-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6.1-4-5

 

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 20

CINCINNATI (7 - 11) at PITTSBURGH (12 - 7) - 6:35 PM
LUKE WEAVER (R) vs. ROANSY CONTRERAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 12-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 744-689 (+65.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CONTRERAS is 8-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
LUKE WEAVER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WEAVER is 2-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)
ROANSY CONTRERAS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CONTRERAS is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)


COLORADO (5 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 11) - 6:40 PM
RYAN FELTNER (R) vs. MATT STRAHM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 363-511 (-122.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
COLORADO is 59-57 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
RYAN FELTNER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
FELTNER is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.845.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
MATT STRAHM vs. COLORADO since 1997
STRAHM is 0-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 13.52 and a WHIP of 3.219.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)


LA DODGERS (9 - 10) at CHICAGO CUBS (11 - 6) - 7:40 PM
MICHAEL GROVE (R) vs. JAMESON TAILLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-37 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 2064-2123 (-287.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1106-990 (-165.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1532-1584 (-219.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 998-926 (-178.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+2.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
MICHAEL GROVE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GROVE is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.705.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JAMESON TAILLON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
TAILLON is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.684.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)


SAN DIEGO (9 - 11) at ARIZONA (11 - 8) - 9:40 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. RYNE NELSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 183-173 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 6-13 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 81-81 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 122-123 (-45.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 85-96 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-31 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-48 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 53-42 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
WACHA is 18-8 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WACHA is 16-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 734-689 (-90.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 67-92 (-45.7 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
MICHAEL WACHA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WACHA is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)
RYNE NELSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
NELSON is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 1-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)


NY METS (12 - 7) at SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 11) - 9:45 PM
KODAI SENGA (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 115-111 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 55-61 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 127-108 (+34.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 87-92 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-53 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-62 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
KODAI SENGA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
SEAN MANAEA vs. NY METS since 1997
MANAEA is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)


MINNESOTA (11 - 7) at BOSTON (9 - 10) - 1:35 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. TANNER HOUCK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 17-31 (-14.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-28 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MAEDA is 7-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MAEDA is 11-22 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 35-18 (+16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-78 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 524-499 (-108.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
KENTA MAEDA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MAEDA is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
TANNER HOUCK vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HOUCK is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.354.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

 

[Cnotes53]

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

MIN at BOS	01:35 PM	MIN +109 O 9.0	+500 +500
LAA at NYY	04:05 PM	NYY -145 U 8.5	+500 +500
CIN at PIT	06:35 PM	PIT -156 O 9.0	+500 +500
COL at PHI	06:40 PM	PHI -224 U 9.0	+500 +500
LAD at CHC	07:40 PM	CHC -114 U 11.0	+500 +500
SD at ARI	09:40 PM	SD -137 U 10.0	+500 +500
NYM at SF	09:45 PM	NYM -114 U 8.5	+500 +500

 

[Cnotes53]

Pending Picks

Apr 20, 2023	MLB	Minnesota Boston	- -	01:35 PM	Over 9.0

 

[Cnotes53]

APRIL'S MLB BEST BETS !

04/20/2023.....................3 - 2...............................60.00%............ ........................+ 4.00
04/19/2023.....................5 - 1 -1..........................83.33%................. ..................+ 19.50
04/18/2023.....................9 - 3..............................75.00%............. .......................+29.00
04/17/2023.....................6 - 4..............................60.00%............. .......................+ 9.95
04/16/2023.....................3 - 5..............................37.50%............. ......................- 10.50
04/15/2023.....................4 - 6..............................40.00%............. ......................- 11.00
04/14/2023.....................5 - 6 - 1........................45.45%................... ................+ 1.00
04/13/2023.....................2 - 4..............................33.33%............. .......................- 11.50
04/12/2023.....................4 - 7..............................36.36%............. ......................- 17.00
04/11/2023.....................6 - 8..............................42.85%............. ......................- 9.05
04/10/2023.....................6 - 6..............................50.00%............. ......................+ 4.70
04/09/2023.....................7 - 5..............................58.33%............. .....................+ 10.85
04/08/2023....................8 - 10.............................44.44%............. .....................- 8.55
04/07/2023......................2 - 4 .............................33.33%............... ...................- 9.90
04/06/2023......................3 - 1..............................75.00%............. ....................+10.25
04/05/2023......................1 - 5..............................16.66%............. ....................- 21.60
04/03/2023......................5 - 4..............................55,55%............. ....................+ 7.35
04/02/2023......................2 - 5..............................26.57%............. ....................-22.55
04/01/2023......................4 - 8..............................33.33%............. ....................-21.50

TOTALS......................85- 94 - 2..........................47.48%............ ......................- 46.55

 

[Cnotes53]

Completed Picks

Apr 20, 2023	MLB	Minnesota Boston	5 11	Over 9.0	Win
Apr 19, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	93 103	MEM -1.0	Win
Apr 18, 2023	NBA	Atlanta Boston	106 119	BOS -10.0	Win
Apr 17, 2023	MLB	LA Angels Boston	5 4	Under 8.5	Loss
Apr 16, 2023	NBA	L.A. Lakers Memphis	128 112	Over 228.0	Win
Apr 15, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	2 5	TOR -113	Win
Apr 14, 2023	MLB	Tampa Bay Toronto	3 6	TOR +115	Win
Apr 13, 2023	MLB	Milwaukee San Diego	4 3	Under 9.0	Win

 

[Cnotes53]

Friday’s 6-pack

Major league leaders in OPS:

1.211— Matt Chapman, Tor

1.136— Brandon Marsh, Phil

1.071— Luis Arraez, Miami

1.057— Max Muncy, LA

1.056— Jorge Mateo, Balt

1.052— Nolan Gorman, StL




Quote of the Day

“You could see what the game plan was. Got to hit him, try to make me frustrated so I could get ejected. So, I’m too mature to put myself in a position where I’m going to be ejected, so I just went about my business and we got the win.”

Joel Embiid




Friday’s quiz

Which current NBA team used to call Cincinnati home? They were the Cincinnati Royals back then.




Thursday’s quiz

2014 was the last time the Angels made the playoffs.




Wednesday’s quiz

Clint Hurdle was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ manager in 2015, last time they made the playoffs.


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Friday’s Den: Random stuff with the weekend here…….

— It figures that Thursday was the best day the Oakland A’s have had in two years; they didn’t play a game.

Season is 22 days old; A’s don’t have a win from a starting pitcher yet- they’re 3-16 and are a terrible team. They were in the playoffs as recently as 2020, but they’ve dumped all their good players because God forbid they pay anyone a lot of money.

Reliever Trevor May is making $7M this year, the A’s highest-paid player; he just left the team to deal with anxiety issues. Their entire payroll appears to be $59,305,000, less than Trout/Ohtani’s combined salaries.

The Mets have 12 guys who are all making $10M+ each this season.

The good news came from off the field; the A’s announced very late Wednesday night that they’ve bought 49 acres of land in Las Vegas, and will build a a retractable roof dome west of the strip, across the I-15 highway from T-Mobile Arena, where the NHL’s Golden Knights play.

The new stadium is expected to be ready in 2027; no word on where the A’s will play for the next three years. Their AAA team plays in a nice but small 6,000-seat stadium in Summerlin, a Las Vegas suburb, that is an option. They could play “home” games in San Francisco or stay in Oakland for a while, but those would be two very awkward options.

At least there is some closure to this situation now; once the Tampa Bay stadium is settled, then MLB can get around to its next big thing, adding two expansion teams, to get to 32 big league teams, with expansion fees helping teams recoup some of the money they lost out on in 2020.

— Great news from White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks, who reported Thursday that he is cancer free and in remission. Hendriks said in January that he had non-Hodgkins’ lymphoma, so it is excellent to hear that he is on the road to recovery.

— Pirates 4, Reds 3— Pittsburgh is much improved at 13-7; their starting pitcher has lasted 6+ innings in their last ten games, with Pirates going 7-3 in those games. In this day and age, if your starting pitcher is getting you 18 outs, that takes lot of strain off your bullpen.

— Rockies 5, Phillies 0— Colorado ends its 8-game losing skid; the home plate umpire was Brian Knight, who acted like he bet the under in this game. Every marginal pitch in this game, for both sides, was called a strike. He called Jurickson Profar out on a 3-2 pitch because of a pitch clock violation; it was marginal at best. Am looking forward to seeing his pitch chart tomorrow.

Observation; the new rules are fine and all, but NO ONE wants to see a guy called out on a 3-2 pitch in the 8th inning on a marginal pitch clock violation. People pay to watch baseball, not to watch an umpire strangle the game.

— There was a report on ESPN Thursday that Shohei Ohtani will explore free agency if the Angels miss the playoffs this year, which complicates things for the Angels.

They cannot let Ohtani walk and get nothing in return; that would be malpractice, but they also won’t get value for him if they deal him, since there is no guarantee that Ohtani would sign with the team he gets traded to, unless they negotiate a sign-and-trade before the deal happens.

Right now, the Angels are 9-10; they’re 0-5 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on. At what point do the Halos throw in the towel and start talking trades?

— Interleague play so far this season: National League leads, 36-34.

— Arizona Diamondbacks DFA’d P Madison Bumgarner, even though they still owe him $34M in future salary; Bumgarner is 0-3, 10.26 in four starts this season, was 7-15, 4.88 in 30 starts last year.

— Minnesota Twins won all four of Joe Ryan’s starts this year, scoring 37 runs.

— MLB suspended Mets P Max Scherzer for 10 games, after he was ejected Wednesday for a sticky stuff violation.

— Dodgers 6, Cubs 2— James Outman hit a 9th inning grand slam that was the game-winning hit; Dodgers even their record at 10-10.

— 76ers 102, Nets 97 (Philly leads, 3-0)
Sixers outscored Brooklyn 26-15 in 4th quarter.
Tyrese Maxey hit a 3-pointer with 0:44 left for the game-winning hoop
Brooklyn has lost its last nine playoff games.

— Warriors 114, Kings 97 (Sacramento leads, 2-1)
Steph Curry scored 36 points, was +24.
Kevon Looney grabbed 20 rebounds, dished out 9 assists.
De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points, had 9 rebounds and 9 assists.

— Suns 129, Clippers 124 (Phoenix leads, 2-1)
Phoenix outscored Clippers 75-73 in a frenetic second half.
Devin Booker scored 45 points for the Suns.
Kawhi Leonard didn’t play for the Clippers.

— Happy 80th birthday to the great basketball analyst Bill Raftery, who has been coming into our living rooms on TV for the last 40 years. Raftery was Seton Hall’s coach when the Big East first started. Happy birthday coach!!!

 

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