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DETROIT is 61-38 SU (19.2 Units) in home games in day games in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 51-32 SU (15.8 Units) in May games in the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 5-0 SU (7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the current season.
CLEVELAND is 211-227 SU (-82.6 Units) in road games vs. a team with a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.45 or better since 1996.
OAKLAND is 13-38 SU (-28.8 Units) in home games in May games in the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 40-58 SU (-30 Units) in road games vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 5.5 or less hits/start in the last 3 season...
LA DODGERS are 8-2 SU (5.8 Units) in home games in May games in the current season.
SAN DIEGO is 460-382 Over (39.8 Units) on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 12-4 Under (7.6 Units) when the total is 9 to 9.5 in the current season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-14 SU (-15.6 Units) vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .250 or worse in the current season.
CINCINNATI is 116-85 Over (22.5 Units) in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-51 SU (-35.1 Units) against AL West opponents in the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 41-55 SU (-19.5 Units) in road games in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 179-126 Under (40.4 Units) in home games after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games since 1996.
CHI WHITE SOX is 51-32 SU (15.8 Units) in May games in the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 5-0 SU (7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the current season.
CLEVELAND is 211-227 SU (-82.6 Units) in road games vs. a team with a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.45 or better since 1996.
OAKLAND is 13-38 SU (-28.8 Units) in home games in May games in the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 40-58 SU (-30 Units) in road games vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 5.5 or less hits/start in the last 3 season...
LA DODGERS are 8-2 SU (5.8 Units) in home games in May games in the current season.
SAN DIEGO is 460-382 Over (39.8 Units) on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 12-4 Under (7.6 Units) when the total is 9 to 9.5 in the current season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-14 SU (-15.6 Units) vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .250 or worse in the current season.
CINCINNATI is 116-85 Over (22.5 Units) in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-51 SU (-35.1 Units) against AL West opponents in the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 41-55 SU (-19.5 Units) in road games in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 179-126 Under (40.4 Units) in home games after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games since 1996.
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, May 31
National League
Pittsburgh (27-27) @ San Francisco (28-27)
— Keller is 3-0, 2.57 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 8-3 in his starts
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 6-11
— record in first 5 innings: 7-1-3
— He is 0-2, 4.50 in three starts vs San Francisco
— Pirates lost 19 of last 25 games.
— Pittsburgh is 15-14 on road.
— over 4-2 last six road games
— scored run in first inning: 15-54
— record in first 5 innings: 25-20-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-2-4.2
— Wood is 1-0, 4.07 in six starts.
— Giants are 5-1 in his starts
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-1
— He is 6-3, 3.23 in 13 starts vs Pittsburgh.
— Giants won 11 of their last 15 games.
— San Francisco is 16-12 at home.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 18-55
— record in first 5 innings: 26-18-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-5
Washington (23-32) @ Los Angeles (34-22)
— Corbin is 3-0, 4.82 in his last three starts.
— Nationals are 6-5 in his starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6-2
— He is 5-12, 4.37 in 22 starts vs Los Angeles.
— Nationals lost their last three games.
— Washington is 12-15 on the road.
— under 4-2-1 last seven road games
— scored run in first inning: 16-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-28-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-2-3
— Syndergaard is 0-1, 6.60 in his last three starts.
— Dodgers are 4-6 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 4-10
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6-1
— He is 8-6, 3.25 in 20 starts vs Washington.
— Dodgers won three of last four games.
— Dodgers are 19-7 at home.
— over 10-3 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 22-56
— record in first 5 innings: 27-23-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-3-3
San Diego (25-29) @ Miami (28-27)
— Snell is 0-2, 4.71 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 2-8 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
— record in first 5 innings: 2-8
— He is 2-1, 3.86 in four starts vs Miami.
— Padres are 5-7 in their last 12 games.
— San Diego is 13-14 on road.
— under 23-8-2 last 33 games
— scored run in first inning: 18-54
— record in first 5 innings: 21-27-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-x-5
— Garrett is 0-0, 1.65 in his last three starts.
— Marlins are 6-3 in his starts
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-5
— He is 1-0, 6.10 in two starts vs San Diego.
— Miami is 4-2 in its last six games.
— Marlins are 14-12 at home.
— over 6-2-1 last nine home games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-55
— record in first 5 innings: 23-21-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-2.2
Philadelphia (25-29) @ NY Mets (28-27)
— Nola is 1-1, 4.95 in his last three starts.
— Philly is 5-6 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6
— He is 2-6, 3.90 in his last 12 starts vs New York.
— Phillies are 3-5 in their last eight games.
— Phillies are 2-7 in last nine road games.
— over 7-4-1 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 14-54
— record in first 5 innings: 19-30-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7.1-x-1.1
— Carrasco is 1-0, 4.63 in his last two starts.
— Mets are 3-2 in his starts.
— over 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-5
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4
— He is 2-1, 4.02 in four games (2 starts) vs Philadelphia.
— Mets are 3-4 in last seven games.
— Mets are 13-9 at home.
— over 10-5 last fifteen games
— scored run in first inning: 9-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-30-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-2
Colorado (24-32) @ Arizona (32-23)
— Lamet is making his first start since 2021.
— He was 13-14, 4.18 in 47 starts from 2017-20.
— This year, he’s allowed 16 runs in 10.2 IP in 12 relief stints.
— He is 3-3, 6.94 in 13 games (6 starts) vs Arizona
— Rockies are 5-4 in their last nine games.
— Colorado is 9-18 on the road.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 15-56
— record in first 5 innings: 18-27-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-2.1
— Henry is 1-1, 4.24 in his last three starts.
— Arizona is 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— He is 2-0, 5.91 in two starts vs Colorado.
— Arizona won seven of its last ten games.
— Arizona is 17-12 at home.
— under 4-1-1 last six home games
— scored run in first inning: 19-55
— record in first 5 innings: 24-20-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-4-3
American League
Cleveland (24-30) @ Baltimore (35-20)
— Bieber is 2-2, 3.55 in his last four starts.
— Guardians are 4-7 in his starts.
— under 9-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-11
— record in first 5 innings: 6-2-3
— He is 3-1, 1.45 in four starts vs Baltimore.
— Guardians are 6-11 in their last 17 games.
— Cleveland is 12-15 on road.
— under 8-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 17-54
— record in first 5 innings: 21-22-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-2-3.2
— Orioles haven’t named a starter.
— Orioles are 9-4 in their last 13 games.
— Baltimore is 17-11 at home.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 12-55
— record in first 5 innings: 26-20-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-3.1
Texas (35-19) @ Detroit (25-28)
— Dunning is 2-0, 1.59 in four starts.
— Texas is 2-2 in his starts.
— over 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He is 0-2, 5.79 in four starts vs Detroit.
— His wife had a kid since his last start.
— Texas is 21-8 in its last 29 games.
— Rangers are 19-11 on road.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 17-54
— record in first 5 innings: 37-14-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4.1
— Detroit hasn’t named a starter.
— Detroit is 8-7 in its last 15 games.
— Tigers are 13-13 at home.
— over 10-3 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 16-53
— record in first 5 innings: 16-27-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-4.2
Minnesota (28-27) @ Houston (32-22)
— Varland is 2-1, 3.47 in his last four starts.
— Twins are 3-3 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston.
— Twins are 5-9 in their last 14 games.
— Minnesota is 12-15 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten
— scored run in first inning: 15-55
— record in first 5 innings: 23-23-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-4
— Brown is 2-0, 3.37 in his last three starts.
— Astros are 8-2 in his starts.
— under 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
— record in first 5 innings: 6-2-2
— He allowed an unearned run in 7 IP, in his one start vs Minnesota.
— Astros won 16 of their last 20 games.
— Houston is 15-12 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 19-54
— record in first 5 innings: 27-17-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-3.1
LA Angels (28-27) @ White Sox (23-34)
— Barria blanked Boston for 5 IP (64 PT) in his first ‘23 start.
— Angels are 1-0 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He is 0-2, 4.70 in four games (1 start) vs Chicago
— Angels lost four of last five games.
— Angels are 14-14 on road.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 17-56
— record in first 5 innings: 26-22-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
— Lynn is 3-0, 3.79 in his last three starts.
— White Sox are 4-7 in his starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 5-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6
— He is 4-2, 3.30 in ten starts vs Anaheim.
— Chicago is 2-4 in its last six games.
— White Sox are 13-14 at home.
— over last six games
— scored run in first inning: 15-57
— record in first 5 innings: 22-28-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-4.2-4
New York (34-23) @ Seattle (28-27)
— Schmidt is 2-2, 5.23 in his last four starts.
— New York is 4-7 in his starts
— under 7-2 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 2-6-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Seattle.
— New York won its last four games.
— Bronx is 15-10 on road
— over 17-8 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-57
— record in first 5 innings: 28-17-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.2-4
— Kirby is 0-2, 7.71 in his last two starts.
— Mariners are 5-5 in his starts
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Seattle is 7-4 in its last eleven games.
— Mariners are 16-15 at home.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 17-55
— record in first 5 innings: 26-22-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4.1-5
Interleague games
Milwaukee (28-26) @ Toronto (29-26)
— Teheran allowed a run in 5 IP (93 PT) in his first ‘23 start.
— That was his first start since 2021.
— Brewers are 0-1 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1
— He is 0-1, 7.66 in five starts vs Toronto
— Brewers are 1-4 in their last five games.
— Milwaukee is 3-10 in last 13 road games.
— under 4-2-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 15-54
— record in first 5 innings: 22-25-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-x-3.2
— Manoah is 0-4, 8.06 in his last four starts.
— Blue Jays are 4-7 in his starts.
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 2-5-4
— He gave up 2 runs in 6.2 IP, in his one start vs Milwaukee.
— Toronto is 5-10 in its last 15 games.
— Blue Jays are 14-9 at home.
— over 7-2-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 14-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-22-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-x-4
Cincinnati (25-29) @ Boston (28-26)
— Weaver is 0-0, 2.81 in his last three starts.
— Cincinnati is 2-5 in his starts.
— over 4-2 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-3
— He is 0-0, 7.88 in three games (1 start) vs Boston.
— Reds are 6-2 in their last eight games.
— Cincinnati is 11-15 on the road.
— over 7-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 20-54
— record in first 5 innings: 21-23-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-3.1
— Paxton is 1-1, 5.14 in three starts.
— Red Sox are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Cincinnati.
— Red Sox lost six of their last eight games.
— Boston is 15-12 at home.
— under 7-2-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 17-54
— record in first 5 innings: 21-28-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-5
Tampa Bay (39-18) @ Cubs (24-30)
— Eflin is 3-0, 3.60 in his last three starts.
— Rays are 8-1 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 7-1-1
— He is 2-1, 2.27 in five starts against the Cubs.
— Tampa Bay scored one run in losing its last two games.
— Rays are 13-12 on road.
— over 15-4 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-57
— record in first 5 innings: 37-15-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-2.2
— Steele is 0-2, 6.46 in his last three starts.
— Cubs are 6-5 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-3-3
— He allowed 4 runs in 2.2 IP, in his one start vs Tampa Bay.
— Cubs are 10-19 in their last 29 games.
— Chicago is 15-15 at home.
— over 16-4 last 20 games.
— scored run in first inning: 16-54
— record in first 5 innings: 22-22-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-x-4
Atlanta (32-23) @ Oakland (12-45)
— Shuster is 1-2, 5.33 in five starts.
— Braves are 1-4 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Oakland.
— Atlanta is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
— Braves are 17-9 on the road.
— over 10-5-1 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 25-55
— record in first 5 innings: 33-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-1
— Kaprielian is 0-5, 8.01 in six starts.
— A’s are 0-6 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5
— He hasn’t pitched against Atlanta.
— A’s are 7-27 in last 34 games, 2-0 in last two.
— A’s are 2-9 in the game following a win.
— Oakland is 7-23 at home.
— under 10-4-1 last fifteen games
— scored run in first inning: 17-57
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— record in first 5 innings: 11-37-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-5-3
Umpires
SD-Mia— Under is 5-2 in last 7 Brennan Miller games.
Phil-NY— Favorites are 8-2 (+580) in Guccione games.
Colo-Az— Last five Blakney games stayed under total.
Pitt-SF— Over is 4-0-1 in last five Bacchus games.
Wsh-LA— Under is 6-1 in last seven Tosi games.
Tex-Det— Under is 5-1 in last six Fairchild games.
Clev-Balt— Under is 5-3-1 in DeJesus games.
LAA-Chi— Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Hoye games.
Minn-Hst— Over is 6-2 in Hamari games.
NY-Sea— Over is 6-2-1 in Bucknor games.
Mil-Tor— Under is 4-1 in last five Kulpa games.
Cin-Bos— Over is 5-1 in last six Porter games.
TB-Chi— Over is 6-2 in last eight Little games.
Atl-A’s— Under is 7-2 in Cuzzi games.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, May 31
National League
Pittsburgh (27-27) @ San Francisco (28-27)
— Keller is 3-0, 2.57 in his last four starts.
— Pirates are 8-3 in his starts
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 6-11
— record in first 5 innings: 7-1-3
— He is 0-2, 4.50 in three starts vs San Francisco
— Pirates lost 19 of last 25 games.
— Pittsburgh is 15-14 on road.
— over 4-2 last six road games
— scored run in first inning: 15-54
— record in first 5 innings: 25-20-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-2-4.2
— Wood is 1-0, 4.07 in six starts.
— Giants are 5-1 in his starts
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-1
— He is 6-3, 3.23 in 13 starts vs Pittsburgh.
— Giants won 11 of their last 15 games.
— San Francisco is 16-12 at home.
— over 3-2 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 18-55
— record in first 5 innings: 26-18-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-5
Washington (23-32) @ Los Angeles (34-22)
— Corbin is 3-0, 4.82 in his last three starts.
— Nationals are 6-5 in his starts.
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6-2
— He is 5-12, 4.37 in 22 starts vs Los Angeles.
— Nationals lost their last three games.
— Washington is 12-15 on the road.
— under 4-2-1 last seven road games
— scored run in first inning: 16-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-28-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-2-3
— Syndergaard is 0-1, 6.60 in his last three starts.
— Dodgers are 4-6 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 4-10
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6-1
— He is 8-6, 3.25 in 20 starts vs Washington.
— Dodgers won three of last four games.
— Dodgers are 19-7 at home.
— over 10-3 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 22-56
— record in first 5 innings: 27-23-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 6-3-3
San Diego (25-29) @ Miami (28-27)
— Snell is 0-2, 4.71 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 2-8 in his starts.
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
— record in first 5 innings: 2-8
— He is 2-1, 3.86 in four starts vs Miami.
— Padres are 5-7 in their last 12 games.
— San Diego is 13-14 on road.
— under 23-8-2 last 33 games
— scored run in first inning: 18-54
— record in first 5 innings: 21-27-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-x-5
— Garrett is 0-0, 1.65 in his last three starts.
— Marlins are 6-3 in his starts
— under 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-5
— He is 1-0, 6.10 in two starts vs San Diego.
— Miami is 4-2 in its last six games.
— Marlins are 14-12 at home.
— over 6-2-1 last nine home games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-55
— record in first 5 innings: 23-21-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-2.2
Philadelphia (25-29) @ NY Mets (28-27)
— Nola is 1-1, 4.95 in his last three starts.
— Philly is 5-6 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6
— He is 2-6, 3.90 in his last 12 starts vs New York.
— Phillies are 3-5 in their last eight games.
— Phillies are 2-7 in last nine road games.
— over 7-4-1 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 14-54
— record in first 5 innings: 19-30-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7.1-x-1.1
— Carrasco is 1-0, 4.63 in his last two starts.
— Mets are 3-2 in his starts.
— over 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-5
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4
— He is 2-1, 4.02 in four games (2 starts) vs Philadelphia.
— Mets are 3-4 in last seven games.
— Mets are 13-9 at home.
— over 10-5 last fifteen games
— scored run in first inning: 9-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-30-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-2
Colorado (24-32) @ Arizona (32-23)
— Lamet is making his first start since 2021.
— He was 13-14, 4.18 in 47 starts from 2017-20.
— This year, he’s allowed 16 runs in 10.2 IP in 12 relief stints.
— He is 3-3, 6.94 in 13 games (6 starts) vs Arizona
— Rockies are 5-4 in their last nine games.
— Colorado is 9-18 on the road.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 15-56
— record in first 5 innings: 18-27-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-2.1
— Henry is 1-1, 4.24 in his last three starts.
— Arizona is 4-2 in his starts.
— over 3-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2
— He is 2-0, 5.91 in two starts vs Colorado.
— Arizona won seven of its last ten games.
— Arizona is 17-12 at home.
— under 4-1-1 last six home games
— scored run in first inning: 19-55
— record in first 5 innings: 24-20-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.2-4-3
American League
Cleveland (24-30) @ Baltimore (35-20)
— Bieber is 2-2, 3.55 in his last four starts.
— Guardians are 4-7 in his starts.
— under 9-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-11
— record in first 5 innings: 6-2-3
— He is 3-1, 1.45 in four starts vs Baltimore.
— Guardians are 6-11 in their last 17 games.
— Cleveland is 12-15 on road.
— under 8-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 17-54
— record in first 5 innings: 21-22-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-2-3.2
— Orioles haven’t named a starter.
— Orioles are 9-4 in their last 13 games.
— Baltimore is 17-11 at home.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 12-55
— record in first 5 innings: 26-20-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-3-3.1
Texas (35-19) @ Detroit (25-28)
— Dunning is 2-0, 1.59 in four starts.
— Texas is 2-2 in his starts.
— over 2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-4
— record in first 5 innings: 3-1
— He is 0-2, 5.79 in four starts vs Detroit.
— His wife had a kid since his last start.
— Texas is 21-8 in its last 29 games.
— Rangers are 19-11 on road.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 17-54
— record in first 5 innings: 37-14-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4.1
— Detroit hasn’t named a starter.
— Detroit is 8-7 in its last 15 games.
— Tigers are 13-13 at home.
— over 10-3 last thirteen games
— scored run in first inning: 16-53
— record in first 5 innings: 16-27-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-4.2
Minnesota (28-27) @ Houston (32-22)
— Varland is 2-1, 3.47 in his last four starts.
— Twins are 3-3 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Houston.
— Twins are 5-9 in their last 14 games.
— Minnesota is 12-15 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten
— scored run in first inning: 15-55
— record in first 5 innings: 23-23-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-4
— Brown is 2-0, 3.37 in his last three starts.
— Astros are 8-2 in his starts.
— under 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
— record in first 5 innings: 6-2-2
— He allowed an unearned run in 7 IP, in his one start vs Minnesota.
— Astros won 16 of their last 20 games.
— Houston is 15-12 at home.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 19-54
— record in first 5 innings: 27-17-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-3.1
LA Angels (28-27) @ White Sox (23-34)
— Barria blanked Boston for 5 IP (64 PT) in his first ‘23 start.
— Angels are 1-0 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He is 0-2, 4.70 in four games (1 start) vs Chicago
— Angels lost four of last five games.
— Angels are 14-14 on road.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 17-56
— record in first 5 innings: 26-22-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
— Lynn is 3-0, 3.79 in his last three starts.
— White Sox are 4-7 in his starts.
— over 5-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 5-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6
— He is 4-2, 3.30 in ten starts vs Anaheim.
— Chicago is 2-4 in its last six games.
— White Sox are 13-14 at home.
— over last six games
— scored run in first inning: 15-57
— record in first 5 innings: 22-28-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-4.2-4
New York (34-23) @ Seattle (28-27)
— Schmidt is 2-2, 5.23 in his last four starts.
— New York is 4-7 in his starts
— under 7-2 last nine
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 2-6-3
— He hasn’t pitched against Seattle.
— New York won its last four games.
— Bronx is 15-10 on road
— over 17-8 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 17-57
— record in first 5 innings: 28-17-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.2-4
— Kirby is 0-2, 7.71 in his last two starts.
— Mariners are 5-5 in his starts
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-10
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against New York.
— Seattle is 7-4 in its last eleven games.
— Mariners are 16-15 at home.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 17-55
— record in first 5 innings: 26-22-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4.1-5
Interleague games
Milwaukee (28-26) @ Toronto (29-26)
— Teheran allowed a run in 5 IP (93 PT) in his first ‘23 start.
— That was his first start since 2021.
— Brewers are 0-1 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1
— He is 0-1, 7.66 in five starts vs Toronto
— Brewers are 1-4 in their last five games.
— Milwaukee is 3-10 in last 13 road games.
— under 4-2-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 15-54
— record in first 5 innings: 22-25-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-x-3.2
— Manoah is 0-4, 8.06 in his last four starts.
— Blue Jays are 4-7 in his starts.
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 2-5-4
— He gave up 2 runs in 6.2 IP, in his one start vs Milwaukee.
— Toronto is 5-10 in its last 15 games.
— Blue Jays are 14-9 at home.
— over 7-2-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 14-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-22-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-x-4
Cincinnati (25-29) @ Boston (28-26)
— Weaver is 0-0, 2.81 in his last three starts.
— Cincinnati is 2-5 in his starts.
— over 4-2 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-3-3
— He is 0-0, 7.88 in three games (1 start) vs Boston.
— Reds are 6-2 in their last eight games.
— Cincinnati is 11-15 on the road.
— over 7-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 20-54
— record in first 5 innings: 21-23-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-3.1
— Paxton is 1-1, 5.14 in three starts.
— Red Sox are 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Cincinnati.
— Red Sox lost six of their last eight games.
— Boston is 15-12 at home.
— under 7-2-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 17-54
— record in first 5 innings: 21-28-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-5
Tampa Bay (39-18) @ Cubs (24-30)
— Eflin is 3-0, 3.60 in his last three starts.
— Rays are 8-1 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 7-1-1
— He is 2-1, 2.27 in five starts against the Cubs.
— Tampa Bay scored one run in losing its last two games.
— Rays are 13-12 on road.
— over 15-4 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-57
— record in first 5 innings: 37-15-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2.1-2.2
— Steele is 0-2, 6.46 in his last three starts.
— Cubs are 6-5 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 3-11
— record in first 5 innings: 5-3-3
— He allowed 4 runs in 2.2 IP, in his one start vs Tampa Bay.
— Cubs are 10-19 in their last 29 games.
— Chicago is 15-15 at home.
— over 16-4 last 20 games.
— scored run in first inning: 16-54
— record in first 5 innings: 22-22-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-x-4
Atlanta (32-23) @ Oakland (12-45)
— Shuster is 1-2, 5.33 in five starts.
— Braves are 1-4 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Oakland.
— Atlanta is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
— Braves are 17-9 on the road.
— over 10-5-1 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 25-55
— record in first 5 innings: 33-16-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-1
— Kaprielian is 0-5, 8.01 in six starts.
— A’s are 0-6 in his starts.
— under 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5
— He hasn’t pitched against Atlanta.
— A’s are 7-27 in last 34 games, 2-0 in last two.
— A’s are 2-9 in the game following a win.
— Oakland is 7-23 at home.
— under 10-4-1 last fifteen games
— scored run in first inning: 17-57
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 11-37-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-5-3
Umpires
SD-Mia— Under is 5-2 in last 7 Brennan Miller games.
Phil-NY— Favorites are 8-2 (+580) in Guccione games.
Colo-Az— Last five Blakney games stayed under total.
Pitt-SF— Over is 4-0-1 in last five Bacchus games.
Wsh-LA— Under is 6-1 in last seven Tosi games.
Tex-Det— Under is 5-1 in last six Fairchild games.
Clev-Balt— Under is 5-3-1 in DeJesus games.
LAA-Chi— Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Hoye games.
Minn-Hst— Over is 6-2 in Hamari games.
NY-Sea— Over is 6-2-1 in Bucknor games.
Mil-Tor— Under is 4-1 in last five Kulpa games.
Cin-Bos— Over is 5-1 in last six Porter games.
TB-Chi— Over is 6-2 in last eight Little games.
Atl-A’s— Under is 7-2 in Cuzzi games.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
| TEX at DET | 01:10 PM | TEX -149 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| LAA at CHW | 02:10 PM | CHW -135 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| TB at CHC | 02:20 PM | TB -130 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| CLE at BAL | 03:05 PM | BAL +102 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| ATL at OAK | 03:37 PM | OAK +201 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at SF | 03:45 PM | SF -114 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| WAS at LAD | 04:10 PM | WAS +205 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| SD at MIA | 06:40 PM | MIA +102 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at TOR | 07:07 PM | TOR -156 U 10.0 | +500 +500 |
| PHI at NYM | 07:10 PM | NYM +102 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| CIN at BOS | 07:10 PM | CIN +148 U 10.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIN at HOU | 08:10 PM | HOU -169 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| NYY at SEA | 09:40 PM | NYY +125 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| COL at ARI | 09:40 PM | ARI -156 U 10.0 | +500 +500 |
Completed Picks
Past Completed Picks
Past Completed Picks
| 05/31/2023 | 15-13-0 | 53,57% | +370 | Detail |
| 05/30/2023 | 14-15-1 | 48.33% | -25 | Detail |
| 05/29/2023 | 7-14-1 | 34.09% | -5215 | Detail |
| 05/28/2023 | 11-13-1 | 46.00% | -1690 | Detail |
| 05/27/2023 | 14-9-0 | 60.87% | +2390 | Detail |
| 05/26/2023 | 14-11-3 | 55.36% | +1085 | Detail |
| 05/25/2023 | 10-10-0 | 50.00% | -455 | Detail |
| 05/24/2023 | 15-15-0 | 50.00% | -545 | Detail |
| 05/23/2023 | 15-13-0 | 53.57% | +375 | Detail |
| 05/22/2023 | 12-11-1 | 52.08% | -1445 | Detail |
| 05/21/2023 | 10-18-0 | 35.71% | -4985 | Detail |
| 05/20/2023 | 14-14-0 | 50.00% | -1085 | Detail |
| 05/19/2023 | 13-15-2 | 46.67% | -1455 | Detail |
| 05/18/2023 | 4-7-1 | 37.50% | -2055 | Detail |
| 05/17/2023 | 14-14-1 | 50.00% | +140 | Detail |
| 05/16/2023 | 16-14-0 | 53.33% | +15 | Detail |
| 05/15/2023 | 11-12-0 | 47.83% | -1035 | Detail |
| 05/14/2023 | 14-13-1 | 51.79% | +610 | Detail |
| 05/13/2023 | 15-13-0 | 53.57% | +930 | Detail |
| 05/12/2023 | 9-18-1 | 33.93% | -5530 | Detail |
| 05/11/2023 | 6-5-1 | 54.17% | +565 | Detail |
| 05/10/2023 | 15-10-0 | 60.00% | +1960 | Detail |
| 05/09/2023 | 17-13-0 | 56.67% | +1465 | Detail |
| 05/08/2023 | 10-11-1 | 47.73% | -2230 | Detail |
| 05/07/2023 | 13-17-0 | 43.33% | -2830 | Detail |
| 05/06/2023 | 18-12-0 | 60.00% | +2675 | Detail |
| 05/05/2023 | 10-18-2 | 36.67% | -5190 | Detail |
| 05/04/2023 | 11-9-0 | 55.00% | +1010 | Detail |
| 05/03/2023 | 5-1-0 | 83.33% | +1830 | Detail |
| 05/02/2023 | 11-15-0 | 42.31% | -3465 | Detail |
| 05/01/2023 | 8-4-0 | 66.67% | +1975 | Detail |
MAY'S MLB BEST BETS !
05/31/2023..............................11 - 6............................64.70%............... .........................+ 29.20
05/30/2023................................8 - 9.............................47.05%.............. ..........................- 2.20
05/29/2023................................5 - 10...........................33.33%............... .........................- 31.05
05/28/2023................................9 - 9.............................50.00%.............. .........................- 3.45
05/27/2023..............................12 - 8.............................60.00%.............. ........................+ 20.10
05/26/2023................................9 - 6..............................60.00%............. .........................+14.00
05/25/2023................................8 - 6..............................57.14%............. .........................+ 9.10
05/24/2023................................7 - 9..............................43.15%............. ..........................- 3.80
05/23/2023............................11 - 5...............................68.75%............ ..........................+ 32.80
05/22/2023..........................8 - 7- 1...............................53.33%............ ........................- 11.50
05/21/2023.............................5 - 13...............................27.77............ ...........................- 42.15
05/20/2023...............................8 - 9,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,47.05%,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,- 10.65
05/19/2023.........................8 - 9 - 2...............................47.05%............ ........................- 5.90
05/18/2023.........................2 - 4 - 1..............................25.00%............. ........................- 12.85
05/17/2023...............................9 - 9...............................50.00%............ .........................+ 4.85
05/16/2023.............................11 - 7...............................61.11%............ ........................+ 22.30
05/15/2023...............................6 - 7................................46.15%........... .........................- 5.65
05/14/2023...............................6 - 7...............................46.15%............ ........................- 1.25
05/13/2023................................9 - 8..............................52.94%............. ........................+ 9.50
05/12/2023........................5 - 12 - 1..............................29.41%............. ........................- 36.05
05/11/2023................................4 - 4...............................50.00%............ .........................+ 1.95
05/10/2023..............................11 - 6...............................64.70%............ .........................+ 30.10
05/09/2023................................7 - 9...............................43.75%............ ..........................- 11.25
05/08/2023...........................6 - 5 -1...............................54.54%............ ..........................- 0.85
05/07/2023..............................10 - 8...............................55.55%............ ..........................+ 9.35
05/06/2023..............................10 - 6..............................62.50%............. .........................+ 27.65
05/05/2023...............................3 - 11.............................21.42%............. .........................- 43.80
05/04/2023...............................5 - 4...............................53.53%............ .........................+ 9.40
05/03/2023...............................5 - 1...............................83.33%............ .........................+ 18.30
05/02/2023...............................6 - 9...............................40.00%............ ........................- 24.30
05/01/2023...............................5 - 2...............................71.42%............ .......................+ 15.70
TOTALS............................229 -224...............................50.55%.......... . .. ......................+ 8.40
05/31/2023..............................11 - 6............................64.70%............... .........................+ 29.20
05/30/2023................................8 - 9.............................47.05%.............. ..........................- 2.20
05/29/2023................................5 - 10...........................33.33%............... .........................- 31.05
05/28/2023................................9 - 9.............................50.00%.............. .........................- 3.45
05/27/2023..............................12 - 8.............................60.00%.............. ........................+ 20.10
05/26/2023................................9 - 6..............................60.00%............. .........................+14.00
05/25/2023................................8 - 6..............................57.14%............. .........................+ 9.10
05/24/2023................................7 - 9..............................43.15%............. ..........................- 3.80
05/23/2023............................11 - 5...............................68.75%............ ..........................+ 32.80
05/22/2023..........................8 - 7- 1...............................53.33%............ ........................- 11.50
05/21/2023.............................5 - 13...............................27.77............ ...........................- 42.15
05/20/2023...............................8 - 9,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,47.05%,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,- 10.65
05/19/2023.........................8 - 9 - 2...............................47.05%............ ........................- 5.90
05/18/2023.........................2 - 4 - 1..............................25.00%............. ........................- 12.85
05/17/2023...............................9 - 9...............................50.00%............ .........................+ 4.85
05/16/2023.............................11 - 7...............................61.11%............ ........................+ 22.30
05/15/2023...............................6 - 7................................46.15%........... .........................- 5.65
05/14/2023...............................6 - 7...............................46.15%............ ........................- 1.25
05/13/2023................................9 - 8..............................52.94%............. ........................+ 9.50
05/12/2023........................5 - 12 - 1..............................29.41%............. ........................- 36.05
05/11/2023................................4 - 4...............................50.00%............ .........................+ 1.95
05/10/2023..............................11 - 6...............................64.70%............ .........................+ 30.10
05/09/2023................................7 - 9...............................43.75%............ ..........................- 11.25
05/08/2023...........................6 - 5 -1...............................54.54%............ ..........................- 0.85
05/07/2023..............................10 - 8...............................55.55%............ ..........................+ 9.35
05/06/2023..............................10 - 6..............................62.50%............. .........................+ 27.65
05/05/2023...............................3 - 11.............................21.42%............. .........................- 43.80
05/04/2023...............................5 - 4...............................53.53%............ .........................+ 9.40
05/03/2023...............................5 - 1...............................83.33%............ .........................+ 18.30
05/02/2023...............................6 - 9...............................40.00%............ ........................- 24.30
05/01/2023...............................5 - 2...............................71.42%............ .......................+ 15.70
TOTALS............................229 -224...............................50.55%.......... . .. ......................+ 8.40
Completed Picks........18 - 13 FOR THE MONTH OF MAY !
| May 31, 2023 | MLB | Philadelphia NY Mets | 1 4 | NYM +110 | Win |
| May 30, 2023 | MLB | Minnesota Houston | 1 5 | MIN -111 | Loss |
| May 29, 2023 | MLB | Minnesota Houston | 7 5 | MIN +108 | Win |
| May 28, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco Milwaukee | 5 7 | SF -118 | Loss |
| May 27, 2023 | MLB | San Diego NY Yankees | 2 3 | Under 8.5 | Win |
| May 26, 2023 | MLB | LA Dodgers Tampa Bay | 3 9 | TB -109 | Win |
| May 25, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco Milwaukee | 5 0 | Under 9.0 | Win |
| May 24, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco Minnesota | 1 7 | Under 7.5 | Loss |
| May 23, 2023 | WNBA | Connecticut Washington | 88 81 | Over 158.0 | Win |
| May 21, 2023 | NBA | Boston Miami | 102 128 | Over 214.0 | Win |
| May 20, 2023 | NBA | Denver L.A. Lakers | 119 108 | LAL -5.5 | Loss |
| May 19, 2023 | NBA | Miami Boston | 111 105 | Over 215.0 | Win |
| May 18, 2023 | MLB | NY Yankees Toronto | 4 2 | Over 9.0 | Loss |
| May 17, 2023 | MLB | Minnesota LA Dodgers | 3 7 | MIN +118 | Loss |
| May 16, 2023 | MLB | Chi. Cubs Houston | 3 7 | Under 7.5 | Loss |
| May 15, 2023 | MLB | Philadelphia San Francisco | 3 6 | Over 8.5 | Win |
| May 14, 2023 | MLB | Philadelphia Colorado | 0 4 | Under 10.5 | Win |
| May 13, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco Arizona | 2 7 | Under 8.0 | Loss |
| May 11, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco Arizona | 6 2 | Over 9.5 | Loss |
| May 10, 2023 | MLB | NY Mets Cincinnati | 2 1 | Under 9.5 | Win |
| May 9, 2023 | MLB | San Diego Minnesota | 6 1 | SD +101 | Win |
| May 8, 2023 | NBA | New York Miami | 101 109 | Under 209.5 | Loss |
| May 7, 2023 | NHL | Toronto Florida | 2 3 | FLA +110 | Win |
| May 6, 2023 | MLB | Milwaukee San Francisco | 1 4 | Under 8.5 | Win |
| May 5, 2023 | NBA | Denver Phoenix | 114 121 | PHO -4.0 | Win |
| May 4, 2023 | NBA | L.A. Lakers Golden State | 100 127 | GS -6.5 | Win |
| May 3, 2023 | NHL | New Jersey Carolina | 1 5 | CAR -115 | Win |
| May 2, 2023 | NBA | L.A. Lakers Golden State | 117 112 | GS -4.5 | Loss |
| May 1, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco Houston | 3 7 | Over 8.5 | Win |
Thursday’s 6-pack
All-time leading scorers for the Denver Nuggets:
21,645— Alex English
16,589— Dan Issel
13,970— Carmelo Anthony
12,054— Nikola Jokic
11,992— David Thompson
10,130— Ralph Simpson
Quote of the Day
“This is a special group. This group has been able to overcome a lot of different things, handle a lot of adversity, setbacks, things that have not gone the way we wanted it to go. Instead of having that collapse our spirit, it allowed us to develop some fortitude and grit collectively and give us something to rally around, which was each other.”
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra
Thursday’s quiz
Keith Hernandez is well-known for helping the Cardinals/Mets win World Series; what team did he finish his career with?
Wednesday’s quiz
Alex English is the all-time leader scorer for the Denver Nuggets, with 21,645 points.
Tuesday’s quiz
Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966; they previously called Boston/Milwaukee home.
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Thursday’s Den: Doing some thinking out loud………
— We start today with some very good news:
Last weekend, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris saved a kid from drowning in a Las Vegas pool at the Encore Hotel; the boy was three years old and had no pulse when Morris got involved to try and help save his life.
The boy was discharged from the hospital 24 hours later. Very good news.
— Mets 4, Phillies 1
Phillies are 5-11 in their last 16 games; they scored 7 runs in their last four games.
Kyle Schwarber went 10-87 (.115) in May; seven of the 10 hits were home runs.
— Mariners 1, New York 0 (10)
New York scored 10 runs in each of its last three games, before this.
Cal Raleigh had the walk-off single for Seattle.
Mariners improve to 7-12 in one-run games.
— Nationals 10, Dodgers 6
Garcia’s 3-run homer in the 8th inning was the game-winner.
Keibert Ruiz homered twice for Washington.
— Marlins 2, Padres 1
Miami scored twice in ninth inning for the win.
Backup C Fortes had the walk-off single.
Snell pitched six shutout innings for San Diego.
— Arizona 6, Colorado 0
Tommy Henry tossed six shutout IP.
Bryant/Profar didn’t play; Blackmon is away from the team. Rockies looked like a dead team.
— Angels 12, White Sox 5
Ohtani homered twice, knocked in four runs; less than two months until the trade deadline. Will the Angels keep him or deal him at the deadline? He is a free agent this winter.
— Reds 5, Red Sox 4— Cincinnati is 5-0 on this road trip.
— Tampa Bay Rays win a lot despite spending a lot less money, so they obviously know what they’re doing. Just wish I knew the rationale behind the opener, using a lesser pitcher to start a game against the top of your opponent’s batting order.
Basically, the six best pitchers on just about all teams are the five starters and the closer; why would you start a game with someone other than those people?
Lot of teams have toyed with the opener; not many teams have dome it in a playoff game, which tells me they really don’t believe in it. “Hey, Tony LaRussa used to do it, we should, too”
Tampa Bay people don’t broadcast their philosophies, which is smart.
— There is a college football bowl game played in Orlando called the Cheez-It Bowl; apparently, they’re changing the name to the Pop Tarts Bowl, with an ACC team playing a Big 12 team.
I freakin’ love Pop Tarts; best kinds are blueberry and red velvet.
— Houston Astros’ hitting Alex Cintron got tossed from Tuesday’s game in the third inning, after the home plate umpire got into it with Astros’ SS Jeremy Pena; as a result, Cintron was fined $500.
Astros players stepped up and paid the fine for Cintron.
— To me, it is weird when a DH bats 9th; why would the worst hitter in your lineup be a designated hitter?
— Jake Marisnick played for Detroit Wednesday; the man must know how to pack:
2013-14— Marlins
2014-19— Astros
2020— 16 games with the Mets
2021— 65 games with the Cubs
2021— 34 games with San Diego
2022— 31 games with the Pirates
2023— 9 games with the White Sox
2023— One game with Detroit.
— Las Vegas blackjack players lost more than $1B last year, 2nd-highest amount ever. That is billion, with a B.
More casinos have changed payouts on getting dealt 21 from 3-2 to 6-5, which obviously makes it a lot more difficult to turn a profit.
— As of now, Kentucky Wildcats’ basketball team has only seven players; five freshmen and two sophomores. The transfer portal still has some good players in it, but coach Calipari has some work to do this summer if Kentucky is going to have another winning season.
— Purdue’s basketball got great news Wednesday; big man Zach Edey announced he’ll be back with the Boilermakers next season.
— A’s pitcher JP Sears in May:
5 starts— 3.25 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, An excellent month.
All-time leading scorers for the Denver Nuggets:
21,645— Alex English
16,589— Dan Issel
13,970— Carmelo Anthony
12,054— Nikola Jokic
11,992— David Thompson
10,130— Ralph Simpson
Quote of the Day
“This is a special group. This group has been able to overcome a lot of different things, handle a lot of adversity, setbacks, things that have not gone the way we wanted it to go. Instead of having that collapse our spirit, it allowed us to develop some fortitude and grit collectively and give us something to rally around, which was each other.”
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra
Thursday’s quiz
Keith Hernandez is well-known for helping the Cardinals/Mets win World Series; what team did he finish his career with?
Wednesday’s quiz
Alex English is the all-time leader scorer for the Denver Nuggets, with 21,645 points.
Tuesday’s quiz
Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966; they previously called Boston/Milwaukee home.
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Thursday’s Den: Doing some thinking out loud………
— We start today with some very good news:
Last weekend, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris saved a kid from drowning in a Las Vegas pool at the Encore Hotel; the boy was three years old and had no pulse when Morris got involved to try and help save his life.
The boy was discharged from the hospital 24 hours later. Very good news.
— Mets 4, Phillies 1
Phillies are 5-11 in their last 16 games; they scored 7 runs in their last four games.
Kyle Schwarber went 10-87 (.115) in May; seven of the 10 hits were home runs.
— Mariners 1, New York 0 (10)
New York scored 10 runs in each of its last three games, before this.
Cal Raleigh had the walk-off single for Seattle.
Mariners improve to 7-12 in one-run games.
— Nationals 10, Dodgers 6
Garcia’s 3-run homer in the 8th inning was the game-winner.
Keibert Ruiz homered twice for Washington.
— Marlins 2, Padres 1
Miami scored twice in ninth inning for the win.
Backup C Fortes had the walk-off single.
Snell pitched six shutout innings for San Diego.
— Arizona 6, Colorado 0
Tommy Henry tossed six shutout IP.
Bryant/Profar didn’t play; Blackmon is away from the team. Rockies looked like a dead team.
— Angels 12, White Sox 5
Ohtani homered twice, knocked in four runs; less than two months until the trade deadline. Will the Angels keep him or deal him at the deadline? He is a free agent this winter.
— Reds 5, Red Sox 4— Cincinnati is 5-0 on this road trip.
— Tampa Bay Rays win a lot despite spending a lot less money, so they obviously know what they’re doing. Just wish I knew the rationale behind the opener, using a lesser pitcher to start a game against the top of your opponent’s batting order.
Basically, the six best pitchers on just about all teams are the five starters and the closer; why would you start a game with someone other than those people?
Lot of teams have toyed with the opener; not many teams have dome it in a playoff game, which tells me they really don’t believe in it. “Hey, Tony LaRussa used to do it, we should, too”
Tampa Bay people don’t broadcast their philosophies, which is smart.
— There is a college football bowl game played in Orlando called the Cheez-It Bowl; apparently, they’re changing the name to the Pop Tarts Bowl, with an ACC team playing a Big 12 team.
I freakin’ love Pop Tarts; best kinds are blueberry and red velvet.
— Houston Astros’ hitting Alex Cintron got tossed from Tuesday’s game in the third inning, after the home plate umpire got into it with Astros’ SS Jeremy Pena; as a result, Cintron was fined $500.
Astros players stepped up and paid the fine for Cintron.
— To me, it is weird when a DH bats 9th; why would the worst hitter in your lineup be a designated hitter?
— Jake Marisnick played for Detroit Wednesday; the man must know how to pack:
2013-14— Marlins
2014-19— Astros
2020— 16 games with the Mets
2021— 65 games with the Cubs
2021— 34 games with San Diego
2022— 31 games with the Pirates
2023— 9 games with the White Sox
2023— One game with Detroit.
— Las Vegas blackjack players lost more than $1B last year, 2nd-highest amount ever. That is billion, with a B.
More casinos have changed payouts on getting dealt 21 from 3-2 to 6-5, which obviously makes it a lot more difficult to turn a profit.
— As of now, Kentucky Wildcats’ basketball team has only seven players; five freshmen and two sophomores. The transfer portal still has some good players in it, but coach Calipari has some work to do this summer if Kentucky is going to have another winning season.
— Purdue’s basketball got great news Wednesday; big man Zach Edey announced he’ll be back with the Boilermakers next season.
— A’s pitcher JP Sears in May:
5 starts— 3.25 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, An excellent month.
- Sep 10, 2018
- 17,647
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TORONTO is 13-3 Over (9.7 Units) in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-15 SU (-17.2 Units) vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .250 or worse in the current season.
SAN DIEGO is 461-382 Over (40.8 Units) on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1996.
COLORADO is 41-56 SU (-20.6 Units) in road games in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-3 Over (11.7 Units) in home games against right-handed starters in the current season.
MINNESOTA is 168-211 SU (-64.1 Units) in all games in the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-5 Under (11.5 Units) when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-15 SU (-17.2 Units) vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .250 or worse in the current season.
SAN DIEGO is 461-382 Over (40.8 Units) on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1996.
COLORADO is 41-56 SU (-20.6 Units) in road games in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-3 Over (11.7 Units) in home games against right-handed starters in the current season.
MINNESOTA is 168-211 SU (-64.1 Units) in all games in the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-5 Under (11.5 Units) when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
- Sep 10, 2018
- 17,647
- 19
- 38
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, June 1
National League
Philadelphia (25-30) @ NY Mets (29-27)
— Walker is 1-0, 2.25 in his last two starts.
— Philly is 7-2 in his last nine starts.
— over 7-4
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-3
— He is 0-1, 1.74 in two starts vs New York.
— Phillies are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— Phillies are 2-8 in last ten road games.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 14-55
— record in first 5 innings: 19-31-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-1.1-2
— Scherzer is 2-0, 1.00 in his last three starts.
— Mets are 6-2 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-8
— record in first 5 innings: 6-2
— He is 16-5, 2.61 in 29 starts vs Philadelphia.
— Mets split their last eight games.
— Mets are 14-9 at home.
— over 10-6 last sixteen games
— scored run in first inning: 9-56
— record in first 5 innings: 23-30-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-2-3
San Diego (25-30) @ Miami (29-27)
— Musgrove is 1-2, 4.76 in his last three starts.
— Padres are 3-3 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 3-1, 2.64 in five starts vs Miami.
— Padres are 5-8 in their last 13 games.
— San Diego is 13-15 on road.
— under 24-8-2 last 34 games
— scored run in first inning: 18-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-27-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5-2.1
— Luzardo is 2-1, 3.68 in his last four starts.
— Marlins are 8-3 in his starts
— under 3-2-1 at home
— allowed run in first inning: 1-11
— record in first 5 innings: 6-3-2
— He is 1-1, 1.64 in two starts vs San Diego.
— Miami is 5-2 in its last seven games.
— Marlins are 15-12 at home.
— over 6-3-1 last ten home games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-56
— record in first 5 innings: 23-22-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.2-4
Colorado (24-33) @ Arizona (33-23)
— Anderson is 0-0, 1.62 in three starts.
— Arizona is 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-2
— He is 4-1, 1.80 in six starts vs Arizona
— Rockies lost their last three games.
— Colorado is 9-19 on the road.
— over 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 15-57
— record in first 5 innings: 18-28-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.1-5
— Davies is 0-1, 5.40 in three starts.
— Arizona is 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 4-3, 4.36 in 13 starts vs Colorado.
— Arizona won eight of its last eleven games.
— Arizona is 18-12 at home.
— under 5-1-1 last seven home games
— scored run in first inning: 20-56
— record in first 5 innings: 25-20-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2
American League
Cleveland (24-30) @ Minnesota (28-27)
— Bibee is 0-0, 1.83 in his last three starts.
— Guardians are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.
— Guardians are 7-11 in their last 18 games.
— Cleveland is 13-15 on road.
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 18-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-22-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.2-5
— Lopez is 1-1, 6.06 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 6-5 in his starts.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 6-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-2
— He allowed an unearned run in 6.1 IP, in his one start vs Cleveland.
— Twins are 6-9 in their last 15 games.
— Minnesota is 16-12 at home.
— under 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 15-56
— record in first 5 innings: 24-23-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-2
LA Angels (29-27) @ Houston (32-23)
— Detmers is 0-3, 6.94 in his last five starts.
— Angels are 3-6 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-1
— He is 1-1, 3.98 in four starts vs Houston
— Angels lost four of last six games.
— Angels are 15-14 on road.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 18-57
— record in first 5 innings: 27-22-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4
— Valdez is 3-0, 2.00 in his last four starts.
— Astros won his last four starts.
— under 4-3 at home
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-5
— He is 8-4, 3.73 in 12 starts vs Anaheim.
— Astros won 16 of their last 21 games.
— Houston is 15-13 at home.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 19-55
— record in first 5 innings: 27-18-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-4.1
Interleague games
Milwaukee (29-26) @ Toronto (29-27)
— Peralta is 1-2, 12.51 in his last three starts.
— Brewers are 1-3 in his road starts.
— over 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-10
— record in first 5 innings: 6-3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto
— Brewers are 2-4 in their last six games.
— Milwaukee is 4-10 in last 14 road games.
— under 5-2-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 15-55
— record in first 5 innings: 23-25-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.2-3
— Gausman is 1-0, 2.05 in his last four starts.
— Blue Jays are 5-6 in his starts.
— under 6-5
— allowed run in first inning: 2-11
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4-4
— He is 1-0, 2.95 in three starts vs Milwaukee.
— Toronto is 5-11 in its last 16 games.
— Blue Jays are 14-10 at home.
— over 7-3-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 14-56
— record in first 5 innings: 22-23-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-5
Cincinnati (26-29) @ Boston (28-27)
— Greene is 1-1, 5.29 in his last three starts.
— Cincinnati is 3-8 in his starts.
— over 5-5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-11
— record in first 5 innings: 3-5-3
— He allowed 4 runs in 3.2 IP, in his one start vs Boston.
— Reds are 7-2 in their last nine games.
— Cincinnati is 12-15 on the road.
— over 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 20-55
— record in first 5 innings: 21-24-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-3.1
— Sale is 4-0, 2.23 in his last five starts.
— Red Sox are 7-3 in his starts.
— under 3-0-2 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 2-10
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Cincinnati.
— Red Sox lost seven of their last nine games.
— Boston is 15-13 at home.
— under 8-2-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 17-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-28-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-4
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, June 1
National League
Philadelphia (25-30) @ NY Mets (29-27)
— Walker is 1-0, 2.25 in his last two starts.
— Philly is 7-2 in his last nine starts.
— over 7-4
— allowed run in first inning: 4-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-3
— He is 0-1, 1.74 in two starts vs New York.
— Phillies are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— Phillies are 2-8 in last ten road games.
— under 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 14-55
— record in first 5 innings: 19-31-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-1.1-2
— Scherzer is 2-0, 1.00 in his last three starts.
— Mets are 6-2 in his starts.
— over 3-1 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-8
— record in first 5 innings: 6-2
— He is 16-5, 2.61 in 29 starts vs Philadelphia.
— Mets split their last eight games.
— Mets are 14-9 at home.
— over 10-6 last sixteen games
— scored run in first inning: 9-56
— record in first 5 innings: 23-30-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-2-3
San Diego (25-30) @ Miami (29-27)
— Musgrove is 1-2, 4.76 in his last three starts.
— Padres are 3-3 in his starts.
— under 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 2-4
— He is 3-1, 2.64 in five starts vs Miami.
— Padres are 5-8 in their last 13 games.
— San Diego is 13-15 on road.
— under 24-8-2 last 34 games
— scored run in first inning: 18-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-27-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5-2.1
— Luzardo is 2-1, 3.68 in his last four starts.
— Marlins are 8-3 in his starts
— under 3-2-1 at home
— allowed run in first inning: 1-11
— record in first 5 innings: 6-3-2
— He is 1-1, 1.64 in two starts vs San Diego.
— Miami is 5-2 in its last seven games.
— Marlins are 15-12 at home.
— over 6-3-1 last ten home games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-56
— record in first 5 innings: 23-22-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.2-4
Colorado (24-33) @ Arizona (33-23)
— Anderson is 0-0, 1.62 in three starts.
— Arizona is 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-2
— He is 4-1, 1.80 in six starts vs Arizona
— Rockies lost their last three games.
— Colorado is 9-19 on the road.
— over 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 15-57
— record in first 5 innings: 18-28-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.1-5
— Davies is 0-1, 5.40 in three starts.
— Arizona is 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 4-3, 4.36 in 13 starts vs Colorado.
— Arizona won eight of its last eleven games.
— Arizona is 18-12 at home.
— under 5-1-1 last seven home games
— scored run in first inning: 20-56
— record in first 5 innings: 25-20-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2
American League
Cleveland (24-30) @ Minnesota (28-27)
— Bibee is 0-0, 1.83 in his last three starts.
— Guardians are 2-4 in his starts.
— under 4-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.
— Guardians are 7-11 in their last 18 games.
— Cleveland is 13-15 on road.
— under 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 18-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-22-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.2-5
— Lopez is 1-1, 6.06 in his last three starts.
— Twins are 6-5 in his starts.
— over 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 6-11
— record in first 5 innings: 4-5-2
— He allowed an unearned run in 6.1 IP, in his one start vs Cleveland.
— Twins are 6-9 in their last 15 games.
— Minnesota is 16-12 at home.
— under 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 15-56
— record in first 5 innings: 24-23-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4-2
LA Angels (29-27) @ Houston (32-23)
— Detmers is 0-3, 6.94 in his last five starts.
— Angels are 3-6 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4-1
— He is 1-1, 3.98 in four starts vs Houston
— Angels lost four of last six games.
— Angels are 15-14 on road.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 18-57
— record in first 5 innings: 27-22-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-4
— Valdez is 3-0, 2.00 in his last four starts.
— Astros won his last four starts.
— under 4-3 at home
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-5
— He is 8-4, 3.73 in 12 starts vs Anaheim.
— Astros won 16 of their last 21 games.
— Houston is 15-13 at home.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 19-55
— record in first 5 innings: 27-18-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.1-4.1
Interleague games
Milwaukee (29-26) @ Toronto (29-27)
— Peralta is 1-2, 12.51 in his last three starts.
— Brewers are 1-3 in his road starts.
— over 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 1-10
— record in first 5 innings: 6-3-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto
— Brewers are 2-4 in their last six games.
— Milwaukee is 4-10 in last 14 road games.
— under 5-2-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 15-55
— record in first 5 innings: 23-25-7
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.2-3
— Gausman is 1-0, 2.05 in his last four starts.
— Blue Jays are 5-6 in his starts.
— under 6-5
— allowed run in first inning: 2-11
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4-4
— He is 1-0, 2.95 in three starts vs Milwaukee.
— Toronto is 5-11 in its last 16 games.
— Blue Jays are 14-10 at home.
— over 7-3-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 14-56
— record in first 5 innings: 22-23-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-5
Cincinnati (26-29) @ Boston (28-27)
— Greene is 1-1, 5.29 in his last three starts.
— Cincinnati is 3-8 in his starts.
— over 5-5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-11
— record in first 5 innings: 3-5-3
— He allowed 4 runs in 3.2 IP, in his one start vs Boston.
— Reds are 7-2 in their last nine games.
— Cincinnati is 12-15 on the road.
— over 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 20-55
— record in first 5 innings: 21-24-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-3.1
— Sale is 4-0, 2.23 in his last five starts.
— Red Sox are 7-3 in his starts.
— under 3-0-2 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 2-10
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Cincinnati.
— Red Sox lost seven of their last nine games.
— Boston is 15-13 at home.
— under 8-2-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 17-55
— record in first 5 innings: 22-28-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-5-4
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
| MIL at TOR | 01:07 PM | TOR -174 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| SD at MIA | 01:10 PM | MIA +106 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| PHI at NYM | 01:10 PM | NYM -181 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| COL at ARI | 03:40 PM | ARI -161 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| CIN at BOS | 07:10 PM | CIN +143 U 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| CLE at MIN | 07:40 PM | MIN -133 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| LAA at HOU | 08:10 PM | HOU -176 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
