Sunday, April 26
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLE at TOR | 01:00 PM | CLE -3.5***** U 220.5***** | +500 +500 |
| SA at POR | 03:30 PM | POR -3.0***** | +500 |
| BOS at PHI | 07:00 PM | BOS -16.5***** U 213.5***** | +500 +500 |
| LAL at HOU | 09:30 PM | O 215.5***** | +500 |
Thread watched CNOTES 2025-206 NBA TRENDS, NEWS, BEST BETS AND OPINIONS THRU THE PLAYOFFS !
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CNOTES NBA PLAYOFFS BEST BETS!
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................23 -22 - 0..............51.11%.............. - 1.00
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................23 -22 - 0..............51.11%.............. - 1.00
Monday’s 8-pack
Most World Series appearances, since 2000
5— Dodgers
5— Astros
5— Bronx
4— Red Sox
4— Giants
4— Cardinals
3— Phillies
3— Rangers
Quote of the Day
“There’s a loneliness with leadership. I just thought it was a good time for me, personally. And by that, I mean just where I am in life. And I thought it was a good time for the organization, to be quite honest with you. We didn’t have a lot of success in the playoffs in recent years.”
Former Steelers’ coach Mike Tomlin
Monday’s quiz
Which NHL team does Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also own?
(He is really, really rich)
Sunday’s quiz
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also owns the Philadelphia 76ers.
Saturday’s quiz
Dante Bichette hit the first-ever home run in the history of the Colorado Rockies; his son plays third base for the Mets now.
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— Las Vegas Raiders drafted Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza with the first pick Thursday; he is due for a four-year contract worth $54.56M, all guaranteed.
I was wondering Friday why he wasn’t in Pittsburgh for the draft; turns out his mother has multiple sclerosis, is difficult for her to get around, so he stayed in Florida to be with his family.
— One thing I wish NFL Films would feature some year; right after the draft, when GM’s scurry to sign undrafted free agents- can find some good players there. Sometimes it is better for a kid not to get drafted in the 7th round; he might be better off picking his spot and going to a team that has a need at his position.
Watching/listening to GM’s on the phone would be fun; when Hard Knocks featured the Giants during the draft process a few years ago, they skipped that part of it.
— Still very surprised about the Red Sox firing Alex Cora so early in the season; listening to the TV broadcast of Sunday’s game, the TV guys seemed hesitant to talk about it. As for a couple of the Red Sox players:
“It’s up in the air what the true direction of the franchise is.”
Trevor Story
“They made it very clear that we get paid to play baseball and we need to just focus on playing baseball.”
Garrett Whitlock
— Over the last 29 years, NBA teams were 1,713-1 when leading by 6+ points in the last 0:30 of regulation. Lakers rallied from behind to beat Houston, making them them the second team in the last 29 years.
— NBA teams that have led a best-of-7 series 3 games to 1 have won 285 of 298 series; Denver Nuggets were the last two teams that won a series after trailing, 3-1.
Problem is, in Denver’s last three games, star Nikola Jokic has shot 2-16 from the floor in the fourth quarter.
— Famous birthdays, April 27th:
George Gervin, 74
Herm Edwards, 72
David Whitehurst, 71
Jim Eppard, 66
Roland Williams, 51
Chris Carpenter, 51
Keenan Allen, 34
Corey Seager, 32
Tanner McKee, 26
The great actor Jack Klugman was born on this day in 1922.
— Royals 11, Angels 9 (10)
Angels led 6-0 in fifth inning, 8-5 in ninth inning.
Lane Thomas hit a walk-off homer for the Royals.
Angels’ bullpen gave up eight runs in 4.2 IP.
—Rockies 3-3, Mets 1-0
New York scored one run (Taylor HR) in 18 innings Sunday.
Mets have lost 15 of their last 17 games.
Chase Dollander allowed five hits in 7 shutout IP in the nightcap.
— A’s 2, Rangers 1
Carlos Cortes hit a two-run triple in the first inning.
Sacramento bullpen escaped bases loaded, none out jam in 6th inning.
Nick Kurtz has drawn a walk in 16 consecutive games, longest streak since 2007
— Red Sox 5, Orioles 3
Red Sox won on what had to be a chaotic day, after Alex Cora got fired.
Willson Contreras homered for the second day in a row.
Connelly Early allowed two runs in 6.2 IP; he is 2-1, 2.84.
— Braves 6, Phillies 2
Chris Sale tossed six shutout IP, got his 150th career win.
Matt Olson hit a three-run homer in the first inning.
Phillies have lost 11 of their last 12 games.
— Nationals 2, White Sox 1 (10)
Game was scoreless after nine innings.
Jose Tena homered in the 10th inning for Washington.
Nationals improved to 4-11 when they score less than six runs.
— Astros 7, New York 4
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run in seven IP.
Christian Walker homered, had four RBI.
Aaron Judge homered on his 34th birthday.
Most World Series appearances, since 2000
5— Dodgers
5— Astros
5— Bronx
4— Red Sox
4— Giants
4— Cardinals
3— Phillies
3— Rangers
Quote of the Day
“There’s a loneliness with leadership. I just thought it was a good time for me, personally. And by that, I mean just where I am in life. And I thought it was a good time for the organization, to be quite honest with you. We didn’t have a lot of success in the playoffs in recent years.”
Former Steelers’ coach Mike Tomlin
Monday’s quiz
Which NHL team does Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also own?
(He is really, really rich)
Sunday’s quiz
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also owns the Philadelphia 76ers.
Saturday’s quiz
Dante Bichette hit the first-ever home run in the history of the Colorado Rockies; his son plays third base for the Mets now.
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Monday’s Den: Wrapping up a sports Sunday…….
— Went to the grocery store Saturday; half gallon of milk was $2.50, gallon of the same milk was $3.75. I’m not the brightest guy on the block, but you buy the gallon.— Las Vegas Raiders drafted Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza with the first pick Thursday; he is due for a four-year contract worth $54.56M, all guaranteed.
I was wondering Friday why he wasn’t in Pittsburgh for the draft; turns out his mother has multiple sclerosis, is difficult for her to get around, so he stayed in Florida to be with his family.
— One thing I wish NFL Films would feature some year; right after the draft, when GM’s scurry to sign undrafted free agents- can find some good players there. Sometimes it is better for a kid not to get drafted in the 7th round; he might be better off picking his spot and going to a team that has a need at his position.
Watching/listening to GM’s on the phone would be fun; when Hard Knocks featured the Giants during the draft process a few years ago, they skipped that part of it.
— Still very surprised about the Red Sox firing Alex Cora so early in the season; listening to the TV broadcast of Sunday’s game, the TV guys seemed hesitant to talk about it. As for a couple of the Red Sox players:
“It’s up in the air what the true direction of the franchise is.”
Trevor Story
“They made it very clear that we get paid to play baseball and we need to just focus on playing baseball.”
Garrett Whitlock
— Over the last 29 years, NBA teams were 1,713-1 when leading by 6+ points in the last 0:30 of regulation. Lakers rallied from behind to beat Houston, making them them the second team in the last 29 years.
— NBA teams that have led a best-of-7 series 3 games to 1 have won 285 of 298 series; Denver Nuggets were the last two teams that won a series after trailing, 3-1.
Problem is, in Denver’s last three games, star Nikola Jokic has shot 2-16 from the floor in the fourth quarter.
— Famous birthdays, April 27th:
George Gervin, 74
Herm Edwards, 72
David Whitehurst, 71
Jim Eppard, 66
Roland Williams, 51
Chris Carpenter, 51
Keenan Allen, 34
Corey Seager, 32
Tanner McKee, 26
The great actor Jack Klugman was born on this day in 1922.
— Royals 11, Angels 9 (10)
Angels led 6-0 in fifth inning, 8-5 in ninth inning.
Lane Thomas hit a walk-off homer for the Royals.
Angels’ bullpen gave up eight runs in 4.2 IP.
—Rockies 3-3, Mets 1-0
New York scored one run (Taylor HR) in 18 innings Sunday.
Mets have lost 15 of their last 17 games.
Chase Dollander allowed five hits in 7 shutout IP in the nightcap.
— A’s 2, Rangers 1
Carlos Cortes hit a two-run triple in the first inning.
Sacramento bullpen escaped bases loaded, none out jam in 6th inning.
Nick Kurtz has drawn a walk in 16 consecutive games, longest streak since 2007
— Red Sox 5, Orioles 3
Red Sox won on what had to be a chaotic day, after Alex Cora got fired.
Willson Contreras homered for the second day in a row.
Connelly Early allowed two runs in 6.2 IP; he is 2-1, 2.84.
— Braves 6, Phillies 2
Chris Sale tossed six shutout IP, got his 150th career win.
Matt Olson hit a three-run homer in the first inning.
Phillies have lost 11 of their last 12 games.
— Nationals 2, White Sox 1 (10)
Game was scoreless after nine innings.
Jose Tena homered in the 10th inning for Washington.
Nationals improved to 4-11 when they score less than six runs.
— Astros 7, New York 4
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run in seven IP.
Christian Walker homered, had four RBI.
Aaron Judge homered on his 34th birthday.
- Sep 10, 2018
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Detroit VS Orlando
Detroit is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games.
Detroit is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games against Orlando.
Detroit is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games against Orlando.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road.
Orlando is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games.
Orlando is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games against Detroit.
Oklahoma City VS Phoenix
Oklahoma City is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games.
Oklahoma City is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games.
Oklahoma City is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games against Phoenix.
Phoenix is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games.
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games against Oklahoma City.
Minnesota VS Denver
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against Denver.
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Denver.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 15 games.
Denver is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games against Minnesota.
Denver is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home.
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Detroit VS Orlando
Detroit is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games.
Detroit is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games against Orlando.
Detroit is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games against Orlando.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road.
Orlando is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games.
Orlando is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games against Detroit.
Oklahoma City VS Phoenix
Oklahoma City is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games.
Oklahoma City is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games.
Oklahoma City is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games against Phoenix.
Phoenix is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games.
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games against Oklahoma City.
Minnesota VS Denver
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against Denver.
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Denver.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 15 games.
Denver is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games against Minnesota.
Denver is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home.
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Monday, April 27
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKC at PHO | 09:30 PM | OKC -2.5***** U 221.0***** | +500 +500 |
| MIN at DEN | 10:30 PM | O 214.0***** | +500 |
CNOTES NBA PLAYOFFS BEST BETS!
04/27/2026..............2 - 1 - 0...............66.66%............+ 4.50
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................25 -21 - 0..............54.34%.............. + 3.50
04/27/2026..............2 - 1 - 0...............66.66%............+ 4.50
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................25 -21 - 0..............54.34%.............. + 3.50
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Tuesday’s 6-pack
Lowest payrolls in major leagues this season:
$81M— Miami Marlins
$87M— Cleveland Guardians
$108M— Tampa Bay Rays
$108M— Chicago White Sox
$111M— St Louis Cardinals
$114M— Washington Nationals
Quote of the Day
“I’m not going to retire. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to step aside. When I came here almost 31 years ago, I have the same attitude as I had in that press conference on the [cruise ship] Imagination. Period. I want another parade down Biscayne Boulevard. It may come. It may not. It has always been my desire to win, to win big.”
Miami Heat president Pat Riley
Tuesday’s quiz
Before this weekend, which major league team was the last one to fire its manager in the first 30 games of a season?
(Hint: It happened in 2018)
Monday’s quiz
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also owns the New Jersey Devils.
(He is really, really rich)
Sunday’s quiz
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also owns the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Tuesday’s Den: Nobody asked me, but…….
— Cardinals 4, Pirates 2
St Louis scored four runs in the top of the 9th.
JJ Wetherholt tied the game with a home run.
Cardinals didn’t get a hit until the 7th inning.
Four Pirate pitchers combined to retire the first 20 St Louis batters.
— Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 0
Ranger Suarez allowed two hits in eight IP.
Boston is 2-0 since they changed managers.
Wilyer Abreu went 2-for-4 with an RBI double.
Blue Jays slip to 12-16.
— Rays 3, Guardians 2
Ryan Vilade had three hits, two RBI.
Cleveland led 2-0 after the fifth inning.
Tampa Bay has won five games in a row.
Bryan Baker got his 7th save for the Rays.
— Twins 11, Mariners 4
Kody Clemens homered, drove in five runs.
Minnesota led 7-0 in the fourth inning.
Cal Raleigh hit his home run of the season.
— White Sox 8, Angels 7
Angels led 5-1 in the 7th inning.
Chicago scored seven runs in the bottom of the 7th.
Munetaka Murakami hit his 12th home run, most in the majors.
— Padres 9, Cubs 7
Cubs led 5-4 after three innings.
Manny Machado had three hits, scored three runs.
San Diego has won 17 of its last 21 games.
— Dodgers 5, Marlins 4
Dodgers scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th.
Kyle Tucker had a walk-off, two-run single.
LA bullpen pitched four scoreless innings.
— Famous birthdays, April 28th:
Ann-Margret, 85
Paul Guilfoyle, 77
Mary McDonnell, 74
Mark Bavaro, 63
Barry Larkin, 62
Pete Stoyanovich, 59
Mark Carrier, 58
Elisabeth Rohm, 53
Josh Howard, 46
David Freese, 43
Matt Chapman, 33
Shane McClanahan, 29
— 9-19 Mets have scored 2 or fewer runs in 14 of their 28 games.
— 118 teams have started a big league season 9-19; only three of them made the playoffs.
— Angels C Logan O’Hoppe broke his wrist over the weekend, is on the IL He was hurt when he was hit by a foul tip while catching.
— Colorado Rockies rookie 1B TJ Rumfield is hitting .250 in his first 29 big league games; his dad played 14 years in the minor leagues, never made it to The Show, so it has to be excellent for the elder Rumfield watch his son play in the major leagues.
Monday NBA games
Orlando 94, Detroit 88
Detroit scored 52 points in first half, 36 in second half.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, had five rebounds.
Pistons subs were +32; Orlando’s were minus-44.
Underdog Magic lead series, 3-1.
Oklahoma City 131, Phoenix 122
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, had eight assists.
Thunder led 75-67 at halftime.
Oklahoma City sweeps the best-of-7 series, 4-0.
Denver 125, Minnesota 113
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 16 assists, 12 rebounds.
Denver shot 57% from the floor.
Both of Minnesota’s starting guards (Edwards/DiVincenzo) are hurt.
Timberwolves still lead series, 3-2.
Sunday’s NBA games
Toronto 93, Cleveland 89
Scottie Barnes had the game-winning foul shots with 0:34 left.
Raptors won despite shooting 4-30 behind the arc.
Toronto was 27-36 on foul line, Cleveland 15-23.
Series is now tied, 2-2.
San Antonio 114, Portland 93
Portland led 58-41 at halftime.
Spurs are first NBA team ever to win a playoff game by 15+ points, after trailing that game by 15+ at halftime.
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, had 11 rebounds.
Spurs lead series, 3-1.
Boston 128, Philadelphia 96
Celtics made 24 of 53 shots behind the arc.
Peyton Pritchard scored 32 points in 35:00 off the bench.
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, had 11 assists.
Celtics lead series, 3-1.
Houston 115, Los Angeles 96
All five Rocket starters scored between 16-23 points.
Josh Okogie was +20 in 19:00 off the bench.
Houston outscored the Lakers 34-18 in third quarter.
Lakers still lead series, 3-1
Lowest payrolls in major leagues this season:
$81M— Miami Marlins
$87M— Cleveland Guardians
$108M— Tampa Bay Rays
$108M— Chicago White Sox
$111M— St Louis Cardinals
$114M— Washington Nationals
Quote of the Day
“I’m not going to retire. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to step aside. When I came here almost 31 years ago, I have the same attitude as I had in that press conference on the [cruise ship] Imagination. Period. I want another parade down Biscayne Boulevard. It may come. It may not. It has always been my desire to win, to win big.”
Miami Heat president Pat Riley
Tuesday’s quiz
Before this weekend, which major league team was the last one to fire its manager in the first 30 games of a season?
(Hint: It happened in 2018)
Monday’s quiz
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also owns the New Jersey Devils.
(He is really, really rich)
Sunday’s quiz
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also owns the Philadelphia 76ers.
*************************************************************
Tuesday’s Den: Nobody asked me, but…….
— Cardinals 4, Pirates 2
St Louis scored four runs in the top of the 9th.
JJ Wetherholt tied the game with a home run.
Cardinals didn’t get a hit until the 7th inning.
Four Pirate pitchers combined to retire the first 20 St Louis batters.
— Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 0
Ranger Suarez allowed two hits in eight IP.
Boston is 2-0 since they changed managers.
Wilyer Abreu went 2-for-4 with an RBI double.
Blue Jays slip to 12-16.
— Rays 3, Guardians 2
Ryan Vilade had three hits, two RBI.
Cleveland led 2-0 after the fifth inning.
Tampa Bay has won five games in a row.
Bryan Baker got his 7th save for the Rays.
— Twins 11, Mariners 4
Kody Clemens homered, drove in five runs.
Minnesota led 7-0 in the fourth inning.
Cal Raleigh hit his home run of the season.
— White Sox 8, Angels 7
Angels led 5-1 in the 7th inning.
Chicago scored seven runs in the bottom of the 7th.
Munetaka Murakami hit his 12th home run, most in the majors.
— Padres 9, Cubs 7
Cubs led 5-4 after three innings.
Manny Machado had three hits, scored three runs.
San Diego has won 17 of its last 21 games.
— Dodgers 5, Marlins 4
Dodgers scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th.
Kyle Tucker had a walk-off, two-run single.
LA bullpen pitched four scoreless innings.
— Famous birthdays, April 28th:
Ann-Margret, 85
Paul Guilfoyle, 77
Mary McDonnell, 74
Mark Bavaro, 63
Barry Larkin, 62
Pete Stoyanovich, 59
Mark Carrier, 58
Elisabeth Rohm, 53
Josh Howard, 46
David Freese, 43
Matt Chapman, 33
Shane McClanahan, 29
— 9-19 Mets have scored 2 or fewer runs in 14 of their 28 games.
— 118 teams have started a big league season 9-19; only three of them made the playoffs.
— Angels C Logan O’Hoppe broke his wrist over the weekend, is on the IL He was hurt when he was hit by a foul tip while catching.
— Colorado Rockies rookie 1B TJ Rumfield is hitting .250 in his first 29 big league games; his dad played 14 years in the minor leagues, never made it to The Show, so it has to be excellent for the elder Rumfield watch his son play in the major leagues.
Monday NBA games
Orlando 94, Detroit 88
Detroit scored 52 points in first half, 36 in second half.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, had five rebounds.
Pistons subs were +32; Orlando’s were minus-44.
Underdog Magic lead series, 3-1.
Oklahoma City 131, Phoenix 122
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, had eight assists.
Thunder led 75-67 at halftime.
Oklahoma City sweeps the best-of-7 series, 4-0.
Denver 125, Minnesota 113
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 16 assists, 12 rebounds.
Denver shot 57% from the floor.
Both of Minnesota’s starting guards (Edwards/DiVincenzo) are hurt.
Timberwolves still lead series, 3-2.
Sunday’s NBA games
Toronto 93, Cleveland 89
Scottie Barnes had the game-winning foul shots with 0:34 left.
Raptors won despite shooting 4-30 behind the arc.
Toronto was 27-36 on foul line, Cleveland 15-23.
Series is now tied, 2-2.
San Antonio 114, Portland 93
Portland led 58-41 at halftime.
Spurs are first NBA team ever to win a playoff game by 15+ points, after trailing that game by 15+ at halftime.
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, had 11 rebounds.
Spurs lead series, 3-1.
Boston 128, Philadelphia 96
Celtics made 24 of 53 shots behind the arc.
Peyton Pritchard scored 32 points in 35:00 off the bench.
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, had 11 assists.
Celtics lead series, 3-1.
Houston 115, Los Angeles 96
All five Rocket starters scored between 16-23 points.
Josh Okogie was +20 in 19:00 off the bench.
Houston outscored the Lakers 34-18 in third quarter.
Lakers still lead series, 3-1
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Philadelphia VS Boston
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 11 games.
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against Boston.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road.
Boston is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games.
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games against Philadelphia.
Atlanta VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games.
Atlanta is 13-7 SU in its last 20 games.
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games against New York.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York.
New York is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games.
New York is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games against Atlanta.
Portland VS San Antonio
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Portland's last 13 games.
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against San Antonio.
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against San Antonio.
San Antonio is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games.
San Antonio is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games against Portland.
San Antonio is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home.
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Philadelphia VS Boston
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 11 games.
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against Boston.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road.
Boston is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games.
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games against Philadelphia.
Atlanta VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games.
Atlanta is 13-7 SU in its last 20 games.
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games against New York.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York.
New York is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games.
New York is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games against Atlanta.
Portland VS San Antonio
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Portland's last 13 games.
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against San Antonio.
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against San Antonio.
San Antonio is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games.
San Antonio is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games against Portland.
San Antonio is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home.
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Tuesday, April 28
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHI at BOS | 07:00 PM | PHI +10.5***** U 214.5***** | +500 +500 |
| ATL at NY | 08:00 PM | NY -6.5****** O 214.5***** | +500 +500 |
| POR at SA | 09:30 PM | SA -11.5***** O 217.5***** | +500 +500 |
CNOTES NBA PLAYOFFS BEST BETS!
04/28/2026..............5 - 1 - 0................83.33%...........+ 14.50
04/27/2026..............2 - 1 - 0...............66.66%............+ 4.50
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................30 -22 - 0..............57.69%.............. + 18.00
04/28/2026..............5 - 1 - 0................83.33%...........+ 14.50
04/27/2026..............2 - 1 - 0...............66.66%............+ 4.50
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................30 -22 - 0..............57.69%.............. + 18.00
Wednesday’s 6-pack
Positions of players taken in NFL Draft:
36— wide receivers
27— defensive tackles/cornerbacks
26— edge rushers
24— linebackers
22— tight ends/offensive tackles
19— safeties
10— quarterbacks
Quote of the Day
“When you’re not playing well and you’re the manager of a ball club, you’re held accountable, and rightly so. I wasn’t officially offered anything, but I am open to staying in this organization. I’ve said throughout my four years as manager here, I don’t want to go anywhere else. I love this organization.”
Rob Thomson
Wednesday’s quiz
Remember the classic comedy movie Animal House? Which college campus was a lot of that movie filmed on?
Tuesday’s quiz
Before this weekend, 2018 Cincinnati Reds were the last team to fire its manager in the first 30 games of a season.
Monday’s quiz
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also owns the New Jersey Devils.
(He is really, really rich)
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76 teams means six games on Tuesday, six more on Wednesday before the field is down to 64 teams, where it should be in the first place. for the first round on Thursday/Friday.
Expansion means that high major coaches who miss the NCAA’s will be on the hot seat for sure, especially with the NIL $$$ being thrown around.
— Speaking of which, only 71 early-entrant players are going into the NBA Draft this year, the lowest amount since 2003. College kids are getting paid; seems like most of them would rather get paid paying college ball than spend some time in the G League.
— Brendan Sorsby is a college quarterback who played two years for Indiana, then transferred to Cincinnati, played there for two years, then this offseason bolted to Texas Tech, where he was expected to be paid a boatload of NIL $$$$ ($5M or so).
But there’s a problem(s):
a) Cincinnati is suing to recover $1M of the money they paid him, citing breach of contract.
b) This week, Sorsby checked into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. Apparently, he made thousands of online prop bets on a lot of different sports.
Oy.
— Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson Tuesday; he took over the Phillies during the 2022 season. Here is his record:
2022- 65-46
2023- 90-72
2024- 95-67
2025- 96-66
2026- 9-19
Bad start this year, but firing the guy?
Bench coach Don Mattingly is the interim manager; his son Preston is the general manager of the Phillies, working under Dave Dombrowski.
Awkward.
Apparently Dombrowski reached out to hire former Red Sox manager Alex Cora, but Cora turned the job down.
Tuesday’s NBA games
76ers 113, Celtics 97
Joel Embiid scored 33 points in his second game back from appendicitis.
76ers outscored Boston 28-11 in the fourth quarter.
Tyrese Maxey had 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists.
Celtics lead series, 3-2.
Knicks 126, Hawks 97
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, had 8 assists.
Knicks led 35-22 after the first quarter.
New York shot 57% from the floor.
Knicks lead series, 3-2
Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 95
San Antonio led 65-45 at halftime.
De’Aaron Fox scored 21 points, had nine assists.
Portland shot only 35% from the floor.
San Antonio wins series, 4-1.
— Famous birthdays, April 29th:
Jim Hart, 82
Tom House, 79
Ron Washington, 74
Jerry Seinfeld, 72
Michelle Pfeiffer, 68
Uma Thurman, 56
Josh Booty, 51
Jay Cutler, 43
David Lee, 43
Zach McKinstry, 31
— Phillies 7, Giants 0
Phillies win Don Mattingly’s first game as interim manager.
Jesus Luzardo allowed two hits in 7 IP, struck out 8.
Trea Turner went 4-for-5, scored two runs.
— Rays 1, Guardians 0
Tampa Bay wins in sixth game in a row.
Nick Martinez allowed three hits in the first seven innings.
Tanner Bibee allowed one run in five IP, throwing 93 pitches.
— Orioles 5, Astros 3
Pete Alonso hit his 4th home run for the Orioles.
Shane Baz got 17 outs, got his first win with Baltimore.
Houston is 11-19, 3-11 in road games.
— AL West is struggling, from top to bottom:
15-14 A’s
15-16 Seattle
14-16 Texas
12-19 LA Angels
11-19 Houston
— Marlins 2, Dodgers 1
Janson Junk blanked the Dodgers for six innings.
Kyle Stowers went 2-for-5 with an RBI
Dodgers are 5-6 in their last eleven games.
— Cardinals 11, Pirates 7
Nolan Gorman homered, drove in three runs.
Top two hitters in St Louis lineup both scored three runs.
Pirates have lost three in row for first time this year.
— Blue Jays 3, Red Sox 0
Trey Yesavage got 16 outs, allowed four hits.
Kazuma Okamoto drove in two of Toronto’s three runs.
Blue Jays are 9-8 at home, 4-8 on the road.
Positions of players taken in NFL Draft:
36— wide receivers
27— defensive tackles/cornerbacks
26— edge rushers
24— linebackers
22— tight ends/offensive tackles
19— safeties
10— quarterbacks
Quote of the Day
“When you’re not playing well and you’re the manager of a ball club, you’re held accountable, and rightly so. I wasn’t officially offered anything, but I am open to staying in this organization. I’ve said throughout my four years as manager here, I don’t want to go anywhere else. I love this organization.”
Rob Thomson
Wednesday’s quiz
Remember the classic comedy movie Animal House? Which college campus was a lot of that movie filmed on?
Tuesday’s quiz
Before this weekend, 2018 Cincinnati Reds were the last team to fire its manager in the first 30 games of a season.
Monday’s quiz
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris also owns the New Jersey Devils.
(He is really, really rich)
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Wednesday’s Den: Mid-week musings…….
— The over-educated morons who run college/minor league sports are at it again; looks like starting next March, the NCAA basketball tournament will now be 76 teams, instead of 68.76 teams means six games on Tuesday, six more on Wednesday before the field is down to 64 teams, where it should be in the first place. for the first round on Thursday/Friday.
Expansion means that high major coaches who miss the NCAA’s will be on the hot seat for sure, especially with the NIL $$$ being thrown around.
— Speaking of which, only 71 early-entrant players are going into the NBA Draft this year, the lowest amount since 2003. College kids are getting paid; seems like most of them would rather get paid paying college ball than spend some time in the G League.
— Brendan Sorsby is a college quarterback who played two years for Indiana, then transferred to Cincinnati, played there for two years, then this offseason bolted to Texas Tech, where he was expected to be paid a boatload of NIL $$$$ ($5M or so).
But there’s a problem(s):
a) Cincinnati is suing to recover $1M of the money they paid him, citing breach of contract.
b) This week, Sorsby checked into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. Apparently, he made thousands of online prop bets on a lot of different sports.
Oy.
— Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson Tuesday; he took over the Phillies during the 2022 season. Here is his record:
2022- 65-46
2023- 90-72
2024- 95-67
2025- 96-66
2026- 9-19
Bad start this year, but firing the guy?
Bench coach Don Mattingly is the interim manager; his son Preston is the general manager of the Phillies, working under Dave Dombrowski.
Awkward.
Apparently Dombrowski reached out to hire former Red Sox manager Alex Cora, but Cora turned the job down.
Tuesday’s NBA games
76ers 113, Celtics 97
Joel Embiid scored 33 points in his second game back from appendicitis.
76ers outscored Boston 28-11 in the fourth quarter.
Tyrese Maxey had 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists.
Celtics lead series, 3-2.
Knicks 126, Hawks 97
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, had 8 assists.
Knicks led 35-22 after the first quarter.
New York shot 57% from the floor.
Knicks lead series, 3-2
Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 95
San Antonio led 65-45 at halftime.
De’Aaron Fox scored 21 points, had nine assists.
Portland shot only 35% from the floor.
San Antonio wins series, 4-1.
— Famous birthdays, April 29th:
Jim Hart, 82
Tom House, 79
Ron Washington, 74
Jerry Seinfeld, 72
Michelle Pfeiffer, 68
Uma Thurman, 56
Josh Booty, 51
Jay Cutler, 43
David Lee, 43
Zach McKinstry, 31
— Phillies 7, Giants 0
Phillies win Don Mattingly’s first game as interim manager.
Jesus Luzardo allowed two hits in 7 IP, struck out 8.
Trea Turner went 4-for-5, scored two runs.
— Rays 1, Guardians 0
Tampa Bay wins in sixth game in a row.
Nick Martinez allowed three hits in the first seven innings.
Tanner Bibee allowed one run in five IP, throwing 93 pitches.
— Orioles 5, Astros 3
Pete Alonso hit his 4th home run for the Orioles.
Shane Baz got 17 outs, got his first win with Baltimore.
Houston is 11-19, 3-11 in road games.
— AL West is struggling, from top to bottom:
15-14 A’s
15-16 Seattle
14-16 Texas
12-19 LA Angels
11-19 Houston
— Marlins 2, Dodgers 1
Janson Junk blanked the Dodgers for six innings.
Kyle Stowers went 2-for-5 with an RBI
Dodgers are 5-6 in their last eleven games.
— Cardinals 11, Pirates 7
Nolan Gorman homered, drove in three runs.
Top two hitters in St Louis lineup both scored three runs.
Pirates have lost three in row for first time this year.
— Blue Jays 3, Red Sox 0
Trey Yesavage got 16 outs, allowed four hits.
Kazuma Okamoto drove in two of Toronto’s three runs.
Blue Jays are 9-8 at home, 4-8 on the road.
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Orlando VS Detroit
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 8 games.
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against Detroit.
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games.
Detroit is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games against Orlando.
Toronto VS Cleveland
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games against Cleveland.
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games against Cleveland.
Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road.
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland.
Cleveland is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games.
Cleveland is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games at home.
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 10 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Houston VS Los Angeles
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games.
Houston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games.
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games against LA Lakers.
LA Lakers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers' last 8 games.
LA Lakers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers' last 5 games at home.
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Orlando VS Detroit
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 8 games.
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against Detroit.
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games.
Detroit is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games against Orlando.
Toronto VS Cleveland
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games against Cleveland.
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games against Cleveland.
Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road.
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland.
Cleveland is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games.
Cleveland is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games at home.
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 10 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Houston VS Los Angeles
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games.
Houston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games.
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games against LA Lakers.
LA Lakers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers' last 8 games.
LA Lakers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers' last 5 games at home.
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Wednesday, April 29
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORL at DET | 07:00 PM | DET -9.5***** U 211.5***** | +500 +500 |
| TOR at CLE | 07:30 PM | TOR +9.5***** O 217.5***** | +500 +500 |
| HOU at LAL | 10:00 PM | LAL -4.5***** O 208.5***** | +500 +500 |
CNOTES NBA PLAYOFFS BEST BETS!
04/29/2026..............2 - 4 - 0................33.33%...........- 12.00
04/28/2026..............5 - 1 - 0................83.33%...........+ 14.50
04/27/2026..............2 - 1 - 0...............66.66%............+ 4.50
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................32 -26 - 0..............55.17%.............. + 6.00
04/29/2026..............2 - 4 - 0................33.33%...........- 12.00
04/28/2026..............5 - 1 - 0................83.33%...........+ 14.50
04/27/2026..............2 - 1 - 0...............66.66%............+ 4.50
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................32 -26 - 0..............55.17%.............. + 6.00
Thursday’s 6-pack
Major league leaders in runs scored:
30— Drake Baldwin Atl/James Wood Wash
29— Mike Trout, LAA
27— Matt Olson, Atl
26— Elly De La Cruz Cin/Ben Rice NYY
25— JJ Wetherholt StL/Aaron Judge NYY
23— Max Muncy LA/Dansby Swanson/Brice Turang/Hunter Goodman
Quote of the Day
“I respect the direction the organization is taking. A lot of talented people will help to accomplish the ultimate goal, having another duck boat parade.”
Former Boston manager Alex Cora
Thursday’s quiz
Stephen Curry’s father Dell played in the NBA for 16 years; where did he play his college basketball?
Wednesday’s quiz
A lot of the movie Animal House was filmed on the campus at the University of Oregon.
Tuesday’s quiz
Before this weekend, 2018 Cincinnati Reds were the last team to fire its manager in the first 30 games of a season.
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— Blue Jays 8, Red Sox 1
Vladimir Guerrero went 3-for-3, scored two runs.
Boston has lost eight of its last 12 games.
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet (shoulder) is on the IL.
— White Sox 3, Angels 2 (10)
Sam Antonacci tied the game with a 9th inning triple.
Colson Montgomery had a walk-off hit in the 10th.
Angels have lost six in row, 10 of last 11 games.
— A’s 5, Royals 2
Lawrence Butler hit a 3-run homer that broke a 1-1 tie.
Luis Severino pitched 7 innings, got the win for the first place A’s.
Nick Kurtz has drawn a walk in 18 consecutive games, the longest streak since Ted Williams’ 19-game streak in 1951.
— Since he’s been on the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani has pitched/hit in 17 games; he hit only .203 in those 17 games. He hasn’t hit in his last two starts.
— Famous birthdays, April 30th:
Isiah Thomas, 65
Al Toon, 63
Dave Meggett, 60
BJ Tyler, 55
Stephen Kunken, 55
Luis Scola, 46
Quinton Ross, 45
Edouard Julien, 27
— Pistons 116, Magic 109
Cade Cunningham scored 45 points, hit winning shot with 0:32 left.
Detroit never trailed, led by 15 early in fourth quarter.
Pistons’ subs were +29; Orlando’s subs were minus-26.
Orlando leads series, 3-2
— Cavaliers 125, Raptors 120
Cavaliers outscored Toronto 25-17 in fourth quarter.
Raptors scored 74 points in first half, 46 in second half.
Toronto shot 7-28 from floor in the 4th quarter.
Cleveland leads series, 3-2
— Rockets 99, Lakers 93
Houston outscored the Lakers 30-19 in the second quarter.
Houston’s subs were +13; Lakers’ subs were minus-22.
Los Angeles shot 7-for-27 behind the arc.
Lakers lead series, 3-2
— Movie of the Day: The Prince of Tides (1991)- A high school football coach from the south goes to New York City to talk to his suicidal sister’s psychiatrist, and they fall in love.
Nick Nolte is the coach, Barbra Streisand is the psychiatrist, Blythe Danner is the coach’s wife, Kate Nelligan is the coach’s mother. George Carlin has a small role as a the sister’s neighbor.
Very good movie, but intense at times. There is one scene at a dinner party that is one of my all-time favorite movie scenes.
— Mariners 5, Twins 3
Cole Young’s two-run single in 9th inning was a game-winner.
Last two games, Twins were 3-for-22 with RISP.
Seattle has won eight of its last 11 games.
— Marlins 3, Dodgers 2
Javier Sanoja’s 8th inning infield hit drove in the winning run.
Marlins’ bullpen threw three scoreless innings.
Dodgers are 5-7 in their last dozen games.
— Nationals 14, Mets 2
Curtis Mead was 4-for-5, scored four runs.
Brady House hit his first career grand slam.
Washington led 9-1 in the fourth inning.
— Cardinals 5, Pirates 4
LF Nathan Church ended the game, robbing Nick Gonzales of a home run.
Ivan Herrera went 2-for-4, scored two runs.
Pirates have lost four in a row, for first time this season.
— Braves 4, Tigers 3
Matt Olson hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 9th inning.
Tarik Skubal allowed five hits, two runs in his 7 IP; he left with a 3-2 lead.
Atlanta has won all nine of its series so far this season.
Major league leaders in runs scored:
30— Drake Baldwin Atl/James Wood Wash
29— Mike Trout, LAA
27— Matt Olson, Atl
26— Elly De La Cruz Cin/Ben Rice NYY
25— JJ Wetherholt StL/Aaron Judge NYY
23— Max Muncy LA/Dansby Swanson/Brice Turang/Hunter Goodman
Quote of the Day
“I respect the direction the organization is taking. A lot of talented people will help to accomplish the ultimate goal, having another duck boat parade.”
Former Boston manager Alex Cora
Thursday’s quiz
Stephen Curry’s father Dell played in the NBA for 16 years; where did he play his college basketball?
Wednesday’s quiz
A lot of the movie Animal House was filmed on the campus at the University of Oregon.
Tuesday’s quiz
Before this weekend, 2018 Cincinnati Reds were the last team to fire its manager in the first 30 games of a season.
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Thursday’s Den: Doing some thinking out loud…….
— Boston Red Sox have won four World Series since 2004; in three of those four seasons, Boston’s manager was in his first year managing the Red Sox. Terry Francona is the only manager this century who has won two World Series in Boston.— Blue Jays 8, Red Sox 1
Vladimir Guerrero went 3-for-3, scored two runs.
Boston has lost eight of its last 12 games.
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet (shoulder) is on the IL.
— White Sox 3, Angels 2 (10)
Sam Antonacci tied the game with a 9th inning triple.
Colson Montgomery had a walk-off hit in the 10th.
Angels have lost six in row, 10 of last 11 games.
— A’s 5, Royals 2
Lawrence Butler hit a 3-run homer that broke a 1-1 tie.
Luis Severino pitched 7 innings, got the win for the first place A’s.
Nick Kurtz has drawn a walk in 18 consecutive games, the longest streak since Ted Williams’ 19-game streak in 1951.
— Since he’s been on the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani has pitched/hit in 17 games; he hit only .203 in those 17 games. He hasn’t hit in his last two starts.
— Famous birthdays, April 30th:
Isiah Thomas, 65
Al Toon, 63
Dave Meggett, 60
BJ Tyler, 55
Stephen Kunken, 55
Luis Scola, 46
Quinton Ross, 45
Edouard Julien, 27
— Pistons 116, Magic 109
Cade Cunningham scored 45 points, hit winning shot with 0:32 left.
Detroit never trailed, led by 15 early in fourth quarter.
Pistons’ subs were +29; Orlando’s subs were minus-26.
Orlando leads series, 3-2
— Cavaliers 125, Raptors 120
Cavaliers outscored Toronto 25-17 in fourth quarter.
Raptors scored 74 points in first half, 46 in second half.
Toronto shot 7-28 from floor in the 4th quarter.
Cleveland leads series, 3-2
— Rockets 99, Lakers 93
Houston outscored the Lakers 30-19 in the second quarter.
Houston’s subs were +13; Lakers’ subs were minus-22.
Los Angeles shot 7-for-27 behind the arc.
Lakers lead series, 3-2
— Movie of the Day: The Prince of Tides (1991)- A high school football coach from the south goes to New York City to talk to his suicidal sister’s psychiatrist, and they fall in love.
Nick Nolte is the coach, Barbra Streisand is the psychiatrist, Blythe Danner is the coach’s wife, Kate Nelligan is the coach’s mother. George Carlin has a small role as a the sister’s neighbor.
Very good movie, but intense at times. There is one scene at a dinner party that is one of my all-time favorite movie scenes.
— Mariners 5, Twins 3
Cole Young’s two-run single in 9th inning was a game-winner.
Last two games, Twins were 3-for-22 with RISP.
Seattle has won eight of its last 11 games.
— Marlins 3, Dodgers 2
Javier Sanoja’s 8th inning infield hit drove in the winning run.
Marlins’ bullpen threw three scoreless innings.
Dodgers are 5-7 in their last dozen games.
— Nationals 14, Mets 2
Curtis Mead was 4-for-5, scored four runs.
Brady House hit his first career grand slam.
Washington led 9-1 in the fourth inning.
— Cardinals 5, Pirates 4
LF Nathan Church ended the game, robbing Nick Gonzales of a home run.
Ivan Herrera went 2-for-4, scored two runs.
Pirates have lost four in a row, for first time this season.
— Braves 4, Tigers 3
Matt Olson hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 9th inning.
Tarik Skubal allowed five hits, two runs in his 7 IP; he left with a 3-2 lead.
Atlanta has won all nine of its series so far this season.
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New York VS Atlanta
New York is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New York's last 14 games.
New York is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games.
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games against Atlanta.
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games.
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games against New York.
Atlanta is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home.
Boston VS Philadelphia
Boston is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games.
Boston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games against Boston.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games at home.
Denver VS Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 10 games.
Denver is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games.
Denver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games against Minnesota.
Denver is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games against Minnesota.
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games against Denver.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games at home.
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New York VS Atlanta
New York is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New York's last 14 games.
New York is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games.
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games against Atlanta.
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games.
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games against New York.
Atlanta is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home.
Boston VS Philadelphia
Boston is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games.
Boston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games against Boston.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games at home.
Denver VS Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 10 games.
Denver is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games.
Denver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games against Minnesota.
Denver is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games against Minnesota.
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games against Denver.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games at home.
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| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY at ATL | 07:00 PM | NY -2.5***** O 214.5***** | +500 +500 |
| BOS at PHI | 08:00 PM | PHI +6.5***** O 212.5***** | +500 +500 |
| DEN at MIN | 09:30 PM | MIN +6.5***** O 224.5***** | +500 +500 |
CNOTES NBA PLAYOFFS BEST BETS!
04/30/2026..............4 - 2 - 0................66.66%...........+ 11.00
04/29/2026..............2 - 4 - 0................33.33%...........- 12.00
04/28/2026..............5 - 1 - 0................83.33%...........+ 14.50
04/27/2026..............2 - 1 - 0...............66.66%............+ 4.50
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................36 -28 - 0..............56.25%.............. + 17.00
04/30/2026..............4 - 2 - 0................66.66%...........+ 11.00
04/29/2026..............2 - 4 - 0................33.33%...........- 12.00
04/28/2026..............5 - 1 - 0................83.33%...........+ 14.50
04/27/2026..............2 - 1 - 0...............66.66%............+ 4.50
04/26/2026...............2 -4 - 0................33 .33%..........- 12.00
04/25/2025..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/24/2026..............2 - 2 - 0................50.00%...........- 1.00
04/23/2026..............2 - 3 - 0................40.00%............- 6.50
04/22/2026..............1 - 1 - 0...............50.00%............- 0.50
04/21/2026..............2 - 3 - 0...............40.00%............- 6.50
04/19/2026..............3 - 3 - 0...............50.00%............- 1.50
04/18/2026..............5 - 1 - 0...............83.33%............+ 24.50
04/17/2026..............0 - 0 - 0...............00.00%.............+ 00.00
04/15/2026..............3 - 1 - 0..............75.00%.............+ 9.50
04/14/2026..............1 - 2 - 0..............33.33%..............- 6.00
TOTALS..................36 -28 - 0..............56.25%.............. + 17.00
Friday’s 6-pack
— Tigers 5, Braves 2- Atlanta led 2-1 after seven innings.
— Phillies 3-6, Giants 2-5- Two walk-off wins for Philly.
— Nationals 5, Mets 4- Mets lost 17 of their last 20 games.
— Twins 7, Blue Jays 1- Byron Buxton hit his third homer in four games.
— Reds 6, Rockies 4- Nathaniel Lowe has five homers in his last six games.
— A’s 6, Royals 3- Nick Kurtz drew a walk in his 19th straight game.
Quote of the Day
“It is part of the price of leadership of this great and free nation to be the target of clever satirists……may we never grow so somber or self-important that we fail to appreciate the humor in our lives.”
President Lyndon Johnson, 1967
Friday’s quiz
Who was manager of the Washington Nationals when they won the 2019 World Series?
Thursday’s quiz
Stephen Curry’s father Dell played in the NBA for 16 years; Dell Curry played his college basketball at Virginia Tech.
Wednesday’s quiz
A lot of the movie Animal House was filmed on the campus at the University of Oregon.
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Trends are thru April 30th
— Braves (22-10)
Braves won 12 of their last 15 games
Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.
Atlanta is 20-4 when they score 4+ runs.
— Marlins (15-16)
Marlins are 10-6 at home, 5-10 on road.
Over is 7-2-1 in their last ten road games.
Marlins are 12-5 when they score 4+ runs.
— Mets (10-21)
Mets lost five of their last six games.
New York is 1-6 vs lefty starting pitchers.
Mets are 4-21 when they score 4+ or fewer runs.
— Phillies (12-19)
Phillies won four of their last five games.
Over is 4-1-1 in their last six road games.
Phiilies are 10-8 vs righty starters, 2-11 vs lefties.
— Nationals (15-17)
Nationals are 3-10 at home, 12-7 on the road.
Over is 10-2-1 in their home games.
Nationals are 7-17 if they score less than seven runs.
NL Central
— Cubs (19-12)
Cubs are 12-3 in their last fifteen games.
Cubs are 14-7 vs righty starters, 5-5 vs lefties.
Over is 10-1-2 in their last thirteen road games.
— Reds (20-11)
Cincinnati is 11-4 in their last fifteen games.
Over is 12-2 in their last 14 home games.
Reds are 7-3 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Brewers (16-14)
Milwaukee is 4-0 in road series openers.
Milwaukee is 14-2 when they score 5+ runs.
Brewers are 11-7 vs AL teams, 5-7 vs NL teams.
— Pirates (16-16)
Pirates lost their last five games.
Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.
Pittsburgh is 14-8 when they score 3+ runs.
— Cardinals (18-13)
St Louis won its last four games.
Cardinals are 3-6 in series openers.
Cardinals are 6-3 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
NL West
— Diamondbacks (16-14)
Arizona is 3-6 in its last nine games.
Diamondbacks are 10-14 vs righty starters, 6-0 vs lefties.
Over is 6-3 in their last nine games.
— Rockies (14-18)
Rockies are 8-6 in their last 14 games.
Colorado is 7-6 at home, 7-12 on the road.
Under is 8-4 in their last 12 home games.
— Dodgers (20-11)
Dodgers are 5-7 in their last 12 games.
Under is 7-2 in their last nine road games.
Dodgers are 17-2 when they score 4+ runs.
— Padres (19-11)
Padres are 6-5 in their last 11 games.
San Diego is 8-2 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.
Padres are 14-2 when they score more than three runs.
— Giants (13-18)
Giants lost five of their last seven games.
SF is 11-13 vs righty starters, 2-5 vs lefties.
Giants are 9-1 when they score 5+ runs.
— Famous birthdays, May 1st:
Dann Florek, 76
Eddie Johnson, 67
Charlie O’Brien, 66
Tim McGraw, 59
Alex Van Pelt, 56
Wes Welker, 45
Marcus Stroman, 35
Lucas Erceg, 31
Denzel Clarke, 26
Chet Holmgren, 24
AL East
— Orioles (15-16)
Orioles are 15-10 vs righty starters, 0-6 vs lefties.
Nine of their last ten games went over the total.
Orioles are 6-3 in games when the winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Red Sox (12-19)
Boston is 2-2 since they changed managers.
Over is 7-3 in their last ten road games.
Red Sox are 9-15 vs righty starters, 3-4 vs lefties.
— New York (20-11)
New York won ten of its last 12 games.
Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.
New York scored in first inning in 7 of its 13 home games.
— Rays (18-12)
Tampa Bay won six of its last seven games.
Under is 7-2 in their last nine games.
Tampa Bay is 17-5 when they score 3+ runs.
— Blue Jays (14-17)
Toronto is 7-4 in its last 11 games.
Blue Jays are 10-8 at home, 4-9 on the road.
Toronto is 12-4 if they score 4+ runs.
AL Central
— White Sox (14-17)
White Sox are 8-4 in their last 12 games.
Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.
Chicago is 11-4 when they score 4+ runs.
— Guardians (16-16)
Guardians lost five of their last seven games.
Cleveland is 10-13 vs righty starters, 6-3 vs lefties.
Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.
— Tigers (16-16)
Tigers are 10-2 at home, 6-14 on the road.
Detroit is 7-5 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Tigers are 13-6 if they score 4+ runs.
— Royals (12-19)
Royals are 9-7 at home, 3-12 on the road.
Over is 6-0-1 in their last seven home games.
Royals are 3-8 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Twins (14-18)
Minnesota has lost seven of its last nine games.
Twins are 9-8 at home, 5-10 on the road.
Over is 6-3 in their last nine road games.
AL West
— Astros (12-20)
Houston is 8-8 at home, 4-12 on road.
Over is 10-2 in their last dozen games.
Astros are 1-5 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Houston is 3-8 vs its AL West rivals.
— Angels (12-20)
Halos lost 10 of their last 11 games.
Five of Angels’ last six home games stayed under the total.
Angels are 7-14 vs righty starters, 5-6 vs lefties.
— A’s (17-14)
A’s won six of their last nine games.
Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.
A’s are 13-9 vs righty starters, 4-5 vs lefties.
— Mariners (16-16)
Mariners won six of their last seven games.
Seattle is 10-7 at home, 6-9 on the road.
Under is 9-4-1 in their road games.
Over is 10-6-1 in their home games.
— Rangers (15-16)
Texas is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
Under is 8-2 in their last ten games.
Texas scored total of 13 runs in their last six games.
— Tigers 5, Braves 2- Atlanta led 2-1 after seven innings.
— Phillies 3-6, Giants 2-5- Two walk-off wins for Philly.
— Nationals 5, Mets 4- Mets lost 17 of their last 20 games.
— Twins 7, Blue Jays 1- Byron Buxton hit his third homer in four games.
— Reds 6, Rockies 4- Nathaniel Lowe has five homers in his last six games.
— A’s 6, Royals 3- Nick Kurtz drew a walk in his 19th straight game.
Quote of the Day
“It is part of the price of leadership of this great and free nation to be the target of clever satirists……may we never grow so somber or self-important that we fail to appreciate the humor in our lives.”
President Lyndon Johnson, 1967
Friday’s quiz
Who was manager of the Washington Nationals when they won the 2019 World Series?
Thursday’s quiz
Stephen Curry’s father Dell played in the NBA for 16 years; Dell Curry played his college basketball at Virginia Tech.
Wednesday’s quiz
A lot of the movie Animal House was filmed on the campus at the University of Oregon.
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Friday’s Den: Major League baseball trends…….
NL EastTrends are thru April 30th
— Braves (22-10)
Braves won 12 of their last 15 games
Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.
Atlanta is 20-4 when they score 4+ runs.
— Marlins (15-16)
Marlins are 10-6 at home, 5-10 on road.
Over is 7-2-1 in their last ten road games.
Marlins are 12-5 when they score 4+ runs.
— Mets (10-21)
Mets lost five of their last six games.
New York is 1-6 vs lefty starting pitchers.
Mets are 4-21 when they score 4+ or fewer runs.
— Phillies (12-19)
Phillies won four of their last five games.
Over is 4-1-1 in their last six road games.
Phiilies are 10-8 vs righty starters, 2-11 vs lefties.
— Nationals (15-17)
Nationals are 3-10 at home, 12-7 on the road.
Over is 10-2-1 in their home games.
Nationals are 7-17 if they score less than seven runs.
NL Central
— Cubs (19-12)
Cubs are 12-3 in their last fifteen games.
Cubs are 14-7 vs righty starters, 5-5 vs lefties.
Over is 10-1-2 in their last thirteen road games.
— Reds (20-11)
Cincinnati is 11-4 in their last fifteen games.
Over is 12-2 in their last 14 home games.
Reds are 7-3 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Brewers (16-14)
Milwaukee is 4-0 in road series openers.
Milwaukee is 14-2 when they score 5+ runs.
Brewers are 11-7 vs AL teams, 5-7 vs NL teams.
— Pirates (16-16)
Pirates lost their last five games.
Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.
Pittsburgh is 14-8 when they score 3+ runs.
— Cardinals (18-13)
St Louis won its last four games.
Cardinals are 3-6 in series openers.
Cardinals are 6-3 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
NL West
— Diamondbacks (16-14)
Arizona is 3-6 in its last nine games.
Diamondbacks are 10-14 vs righty starters, 6-0 vs lefties.
Over is 6-3 in their last nine games.
— Rockies (14-18)
Rockies are 8-6 in their last 14 games.
Colorado is 7-6 at home, 7-12 on the road.
Under is 8-4 in their last 12 home games.
— Dodgers (20-11)
Dodgers are 5-7 in their last 12 games.
Under is 7-2 in their last nine road games.
Dodgers are 17-2 when they score 4+ runs.
— Padres (19-11)
Padres are 6-5 in their last 11 games.
San Diego is 8-2 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.
Padres are 14-2 when they score more than three runs.
— Giants (13-18)
Giants lost five of their last seven games.
SF is 11-13 vs righty starters, 2-5 vs lefties.
Giants are 9-1 when they score 5+ runs.
— Famous birthdays, May 1st:
Dann Florek, 76
Eddie Johnson, 67
Charlie O’Brien, 66
Tim McGraw, 59
Alex Van Pelt, 56
Wes Welker, 45
Marcus Stroman, 35
Lucas Erceg, 31
Denzel Clarke, 26
Chet Holmgren, 24
AL East
— Orioles (15-16)
Orioles are 15-10 vs righty starters, 0-6 vs lefties.
Nine of their last ten games went over the total.
Orioles are 6-3 in games when the winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Red Sox (12-19)
Boston is 2-2 since they changed managers.
Over is 7-3 in their last ten road games.
Red Sox are 9-15 vs righty starters, 3-4 vs lefties.
— New York (20-11)
New York won ten of its last 12 games.
Under is 7-3 in their last ten games.
New York scored in first inning in 7 of its 13 home games.
— Rays (18-12)
Tampa Bay won six of its last seven games.
Under is 7-2 in their last nine games.
Tampa Bay is 17-5 when they score 3+ runs.
— Blue Jays (14-17)
Toronto is 7-4 in its last 11 games.
Blue Jays are 10-8 at home, 4-9 on the road.
Toronto is 12-4 if they score 4+ runs.
AL Central
— White Sox (14-17)
White Sox are 8-4 in their last 12 games.
Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.
Chicago is 11-4 when they score 4+ runs.
— Guardians (16-16)
Guardians lost five of their last seven games.
Cleveland is 10-13 vs righty starters, 6-3 vs lefties.
Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.
— Tigers (16-16)
Tigers are 10-2 at home, 6-14 on the road.
Detroit is 7-5 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Tigers are 13-6 if they score 4+ runs.
— Royals (12-19)
Royals are 9-7 at home, 3-12 on the road.
Over is 6-0-1 in their last seven home games.
Royals are 3-8 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Twins (14-18)
Minnesota has lost seven of its last nine games.
Twins are 9-8 at home, 5-10 on the road.
Over is 6-3 in their last nine road games.
AL West
— Astros (12-20)
Houston is 8-8 at home, 4-12 on road.
Over is 10-2 in their last dozen games.
Astros are 1-5 in games when winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Houston is 3-8 vs its AL West rivals.
— Angels (12-20)
Halos lost 10 of their last 11 games.
Five of Angels’ last six home games stayed under the total.
Angels are 7-14 vs righty starters, 5-6 vs lefties.
— A’s (17-14)
A’s won six of their last nine games.
Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.
A’s are 13-9 vs righty starters, 4-5 vs lefties.
— Mariners (16-16)
Mariners won six of their last seven games.
Seattle is 10-7 at home, 6-9 on the road.
Under is 9-4-1 in their road games.
Over is 10-6-1 in their home games.
— Rangers (15-16)
Texas is 4-7 in its last eleven games.
Under is 8-2 in their last ten games.
Texas scored total of 13 runs in their last six games.
