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JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS...........................7 - 5 - 0.......................58.33%.........................+ 7.50
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS...........................7 - 5 - 0.......................58.33%.........................+ 7.50
Saturday’s 6-pack:
— Thunder 111, Pacers 104— OKC outscored Indiana 31-17 in 4th quarter.
— Thunder won despite shooting only 3-17 on the arc.
— OKC was +14 in the 30:00 Caruso played.
— First time this season, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have an assist.
— Four Indiana subs were a combined minus-37.
— Series is 2-2; Game 5 is in Oklahoma City Monday night.
Quote of the Day
“Nope. Same answer. Only if I’m talking about it here [in New York].”
Aaron Judge, who is skipping the Home Run Derby again this year
Saturday’s quiz
Which USFL team did Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly play for?
Friday’s quiz
Slick Leonard was the Indiana Pacers’ coach when they won their three ABA titles.
Thursday’s quiz
In the great TV show M*A*S*H, Radar O’Reilly was from Iowa.
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NL games
Marlins @ Nationals
Miami is undecided on their starter; they’re 1-4 in second game of a series, if they won the opener.
Nationals are 4-7 in Williams’ last 11 starts.
Pirates @ Cubs
Burrows is 2-1, 3.77 in his first three starts.
Cubs are 5-0 in Boyd’s home starts.
Rockies @ Braves
Under is 5-2 in last seven Dollander starts.
Strider is 0-5, 5.76 in his first five starts.
Cardinals @ Brewers
Pallante is 0-1, 6.64 in his last four starts (over 3-1)
Bewers are 6-2 in Quintana starts (under 7-1)
Padres @ Diamondbacks
San Diego won Bergert’s first two starts (0-0, 1.74, under 2-0)
Gallen is 1-4, 6.94 in his last six starts.
Giants @ Dodgers
Under is 4-1 in Roupp’s last five starts.
Over is 5-0 in Kershaw’s starts.
AL games
Angels @ Orioles
Anderson is 0-3, 5.63 in his last nine starts.
Under is 9-1 in Sugano’s last ten starts.
White Sox @ Rangers
Chicago is undecided on their starter; they’re 7-29 on the road.
deGrom is 6-1, 1.46 in his last eight starts.
Twins @ Astros
Ryan is 5-0, 2.89 in his last five starts.
Brown is 7-2, 1.82 in his last ten starts.
A’s @ Royals
Lopez is 0-3, 6.61 in four starts.
Lorenzen is 1-1, 9.88 in his last three starts.
Bronx @ Red Sox
Under is 11-4 in Rodon’s starts.
Dobbins is 3-1, 4.74 in five home starts.
Guardians @ Mariners
Under is 8-2 in Bibee’s last ten starts.
Kirby is 1-1, 3.00 in his last two starts.
Famous birthdays, June 14th:
Vince Evans, 70
Sam Perkins, 64
Eric Murdock, 57
Bruce Bowen, 54
Sammy Watkins, 32
Bobby Witt Jr, 25
Interleague games
Reds @ Tigers
Under is 7-2 in Singer’s last nine starts.
Flaherty is 3-0, 0.50 in his last three starts.
Blue Jays @ Phillies
Francis is 0-6, 6.29 in his last nine starts.
Sanchez is 1-1, 2.41 in his last three starts.
Rays @ Mets
Rasmussen is 4-0, 0.62 in his last five starts.
Over is 8-2 in Megill’s last ten starts.
— Thunder 111, Pacers 104— OKC outscored Indiana 31-17 in 4th quarter.
— Thunder won despite shooting only 3-17 on the arc.
— OKC was +14 in the 30:00 Caruso played.
— First time this season, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have an assist.
— Four Indiana subs were a combined minus-37.
— Series is 2-2; Game 5 is in Oklahoma City Monday night.
Quote of the Day
“Nope. Same answer. Only if I’m talking about it here [in New York].”
Aaron Judge, who is skipping the Home Run Derby again this year
Saturday’s quiz
Which USFL team did Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly play for?
Friday’s quiz
Slick Leonard was the Indiana Pacers’ coach when they won their three ABA titles.
Thursday’s quiz
In the great TV show M*A*S*H, Radar O’Reilly was from Iowa.
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Saturday’s Den: Quick trends for today’s baseball games…….
A quick trend for all of Saturday’s starting pitchers:NL games
Marlins @ Nationals
Miami is undecided on their starter; they’re 1-4 in second game of a series, if they won the opener.
Nationals are 4-7 in Williams’ last 11 starts.
Pirates @ Cubs
Burrows is 2-1, 3.77 in his first three starts.
Cubs are 5-0 in Boyd’s home starts.
Rockies @ Braves
Under is 5-2 in last seven Dollander starts.
Strider is 0-5, 5.76 in his first five starts.
Cardinals @ Brewers
Pallante is 0-1, 6.64 in his last four starts (over 3-1)
Bewers are 6-2 in Quintana starts (under 7-1)
Padres @ Diamondbacks
San Diego won Bergert’s first two starts (0-0, 1.74, under 2-0)
Gallen is 1-4, 6.94 in his last six starts.
Giants @ Dodgers
Under is 4-1 in Roupp’s last five starts.
Over is 5-0 in Kershaw’s starts.
AL games
Angels @ Orioles
Anderson is 0-3, 5.63 in his last nine starts.
Under is 9-1 in Sugano’s last ten starts.
White Sox @ Rangers
Chicago is undecided on their starter; they’re 7-29 on the road.
deGrom is 6-1, 1.46 in his last eight starts.
Twins @ Astros
Ryan is 5-0, 2.89 in his last five starts.
Brown is 7-2, 1.82 in his last ten starts.
A’s @ Royals
Lopez is 0-3, 6.61 in four starts.
Lorenzen is 1-1, 9.88 in his last three starts.
Bronx @ Red Sox
Under is 11-4 in Rodon’s starts.
Dobbins is 3-1, 4.74 in five home starts.
Guardians @ Mariners
Under is 8-2 in Bibee’s last ten starts.
Kirby is 1-1, 3.00 in his last two starts.
Famous birthdays, June 14th:
Vince Evans, 70
Sam Perkins, 64
Eric Murdock, 57
Bruce Bowen, 54
Sammy Watkins, 32
Bobby Witt Jr, 25
Interleague games
Reds @ Tigers
Under is 7-2 in Singer’s last nine starts.
Flaherty is 3-0, 0.50 in his last three starts.
Blue Jays @ Phillies
Francis is 0-6, 6.29 in his last nine starts.
Sanchez is 1-1, 2.41 in his last three starts.
Rays @ Mets
Rasmussen is 4-0, 0.62 in his last five starts.
Over is 8-2 in Megill’s last ten starts.
Saturday, June 14
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGY at TOR | 04:00 PM | CGY -1.0 U 50.5 | +500 +500 |
| SSK at HAM | 07:00 PM | SSK -2.5 O 52.0 | +500 +500 |
JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!
06/14/2025......................4 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 20.00
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................11 - 5 - 0.......................68.75%........................+ 27.50
06/14/2025......................4 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 20.00
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................11 - 5 - 0.......................68.75%........................+ 27.50
Mon, Jun 16 at 10:07 AM
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JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!
( REVISED FROM LAST WEEK )
06/14/2025......................3 - 1 - 0.....................75.00%.........................+ 9.50
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................10 - 6 - 0.......................62.50%........................+ 17.00
( REVISED FROM LAST WEEK )
06/14/2025......................3 - 1 - 0.....................75.00%.........................+ 9.50
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................10 - 6 - 0.......................62.50%........................+ 17.00
Thu, Jun 19 at 10:49 AM
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Thursday’s 6-pack:
NFL teams that will have some joint practices this summer:
— Browns-Panthers
— Buccaneers-Steelers
— Giants-Jets
— Dolphins-Bears
— Broncos-49ers
— Colts-Ravens
Quote of the Day
“I have to understand the risks, ask the right questions. But I’m a competitor. I want to play. I’m going to do everything in my power to play.”
Pacers’ star Tyrese Haliburton
Thursday’s quiz
Where did Aaron Judge play his college baseball?
Wednesday’s quiz
20 years ago, the White Sox won the World Series; Paul Konerko hit 40 homers, knocked in 100 runs for Chicago that year.
Tuesday’s quiz
When the Seattle SuperSonics won their only NBA title in 1979, Lenny Wilkens was their coach.
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“I was told by a rep for MLB that the balls are indeed different this year. They stated “higher seams” which produces more drag on the baseball, causing baseballs to not travel as far as they should. When asked why, I was told ‘every baseball is hand sewn so no ball is the same.’”
Batted balls are traveling roughly four feet less this year than the previous nine years; it is hard to believe that a business that is worth so much $$$$ can’t come up with a way to make the balls the same way every year.
— Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in advanced talks to sell the team to a group led by Florida real estate developers, for $1.7B; the Rays are expected to stay in the Tampa area if this sale goes through.
Sternberg bought the team for $200M in 2004; the Rays have tried to get a new ballpark in Tampa or the surrounding area for well over a decade, but the damage done by Hurricane Milton this past winter.
Rays have been to the playoffs five times in the last six years; despite that, they regularly rank near the bottom of the league in attendance.
— Guy that owns the LA Dodgers bought the Lakers this week for $10B or so, that is BILLION, with a B.
The Buss family has owned the Lakers since 1979; they will keep a minority share of the team, just over 15%, and Jeanie Buss will remain the Lakers’ governor and continue to run the team for “at least a number of years.”
Dr Jerry Buss bought the Lakers, the NHL’s Kings and the LA Forum for $67.5M in 1979; Lakers have won 11 titles since then, more than any other NBA team.
— Indiana Pacers traded their first round pick in next week’s NBA Draft to New Orleans, getting back their own first round pick next year, which they had previously traded away.
The trade clears out nearly $3.2M in salary cap space for the Pacers, who now have their own first-round pick in seven consecutive drafts starting in 2026.
— Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected first-round picks- there is also a swap of future first round picks involved.
Orlando president Jeff Weltman made clear the Magic is taking an aggressive, win-now approach to this offseason. Bane is one of three NBA players with 800 made 3-pointers and 40% 3-point shooting since entering the league in 2020, and he has shot 43.2% on catch-and-shoot 3’s the last five years.
— Houston signed C Steven Adams to a 3-year, $39M contract extension; Houston was 52-30 this past season, was the #2-seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
— NFL teams who won the most games last year (7) without trailing in any of them:
Ravens, Packers, Eagles.
— Famous birthdays, June 19th:
Jerry Reuss, 76
Phylicia Rashad, 76
Duane Kuiper, 75
Kathleen Turner, 71
Mike Renfro, 70
Doug Mientkiewicz, 51
Anthony Parker, 50
Dirk Nowitzki, 47
Jacob deGrom, 37
Joe Noteboom, 30
Jordan Poole, 26
Bennedict Mathurin, 23
— Rays 12, Orioles 8
Baltimore led this game 8-0 in the second inning.
In his last seven games, Brandon Lowe is 13-28 with 8 runs scored.
Tampa Bay has won five of its last six games.
— Dodgers 4, Padres 3
Will Smith hit a walk-off, pinch-hit home run.
Padres had tied the game with two runs in top of the 9th.
Top four hitters in Dodger lineup went 1 for 15.
— Braves 5, Mets 0
Chris Sale went 8.2 IP (116 PT), just missed his first shutout since 2019.
Sale has eight quality starts in his last nine outings.
Atlanta is 21-15 at home, 12-24 on the road.
— Angels 3, Bronx 2
Angels scored winning run in 8th inning, on three walks and an error.
Halos were 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position.
New York has lost six games in a row.
— Phillies 4, Marlins 2
Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer.
Ranger Suarez allowed one run, four hits in 7 IP.
Phillies won six of their last seven games.
— Rockies 3, Nationals 1
German Marquez got 17 outs, didn’t allow any runs.
Rockies have won four in row, are 7-7 in last 14 games.
Washington has lost 11 games in a row.
— Blue Jays 8, Diamondbacks 1
Vladimir Guerrero had 2 hits, 3 RBI after walking in his first 3 AB’s.
Toronto improved to 24-13 at home.
Blue Jays are 27-2 when they score 5+ runs.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Mets, Cubs, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Phillies, Giants, Padres
AL: Bronx, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: Rays, Blue Jays, Guardians
NFL teams that will have some joint practices this summer:
— Browns-Panthers
— Buccaneers-Steelers
— Giants-Jets
— Dolphins-Bears
— Broncos-49ers
— Colts-Ravens
Quote of the Day
“I have to understand the risks, ask the right questions. But I’m a competitor. I want to play. I’m going to do everything in my power to play.”
Pacers’ star Tyrese Haliburton
Thursday’s quiz
Where did Aaron Judge play his college baseball?
Wednesday’s quiz
20 years ago, the White Sox won the World Series; Paul Konerko hit 40 homers, knocked in 100 runs for Chicago that year.
Tuesday’s quiz
When the Seattle SuperSonics won their only NBA title in 1979, Lenny Wilkens was their coach.
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Thursday’s Den: Doing some thinking out loud…….
— Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen posted this on Twitter about this year’s baseballs:“I was told by a rep for MLB that the balls are indeed different this year. They stated “higher seams” which produces more drag on the baseball, causing baseballs to not travel as far as they should. When asked why, I was told ‘every baseball is hand sewn so no ball is the same.’”
Batted balls are traveling roughly four feet less this year than the previous nine years; it is hard to believe that a business that is worth so much $$$$ can’t come up with a way to make the balls the same way every year.
— Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in advanced talks to sell the team to a group led by Florida real estate developers, for $1.7B; the Rays are expected to stay in the Tampa area if this sale goes through.
Sternberg bought the team for $200M in 2004; the Rays have tried to get a new ballpark in Tampa or the surrounding area for well over a decade, but the damage done by Hurricane Milton this past winter.
Rays have been to the playoffs five times in the last six years; despite that, they regularly rank near the bottom of the league in attendance.
— Guy that owns the LA Dodgers bought the Lakers this week for $10B or so, that is BILLION, with a B.
The Buss family has owned the Lakers since 1979; they will keep a minority share of the team, just over 15%, and Jeanie Buss will remain the Lakers’ governor and continue to run the team for “at least a number of years.”
Dr Jerry Buss bought the Lakers, the NHL’s Kings and the LA Forum for $67.5M in 1979; Lakers have won 11 titles since then, more than any other NBA team.
— Indiana Pacers traded their first round pick in next week’s NBA Draft to New Orleans, getting back their own first round pick next year, which they had previously traded away.
The trade clears out nearly $3.2M in salary cap space for the Pacers, who now have their own first-round pick in seven consecutive drafts starting in 2026.
— Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected first-round picks- there is also a swap of future first round picks involved.
Orlando president Jeff Weltman made clear the Magic is taking an aggressive, win-now approach to this offseason. Bane is one of three NBA players with 800 made 3-pointers and 40% 3-point shooting since entering the league in 2020, and he has shot 43.2% on catch-and-shoot 3’s the last five years.
— Houston signed C Steven Adams to a 3-year, $39M contract extension; Houston was 52-30 this past season, was the #2-seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
— NFL teams who won the most games last year (7) without trailing in any of them:
Ravens, Packers, Eagles.
— Famous birthdays, June 19th:
Jerry Reuss, 76
Phylicia Rashad, 76
Duane Kuiper, 75
Kathleen Turner, 71
Mike Renfro, 70
Doug Mientkiewicz, 51
Anthony Parker, 50
Dirk Nowitzki, 47
Jacob deGrom, 37
Joe Noteboom, 30
Jordan Poole, 26
Bennedict Mathurin, 23
— Rays 12, Orioles 8
Baltimore led this game 8-0 in the second inning.
In his last seven games, Brandon Lowe is 13-28 with 8 runs scored.
Tampa Bay has won five of its last six games.
— Dodgers 4, Padres 3
Will Smith hit a walk-off, pinch-hit home run.
Padres had tied the game with two runs in top of the 9th.
Top four hitters in Dodger lineup went 1 for 15.
— Braves 5, Mets 0
Chris Sale went 8.2 IP (116 PT), just missed his first shutout since 2019.
Sale has eight quality starts in his last nine outings.
Atlanta is 21-15 at home, 12-24 on the road.
— Angels 3, Bronx 2
Angels scored winning run in 8th inning, on three walks and an error.
Halos were 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position.
New York has lost six games in a row.
— Phillies 4, Marlins 2
Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer.
Ranger Suarez allowed one run, four hits in 7 IP.
Phillies won six of their last seven games.
— Rockies 3, Nationals 1
German Marquez got 17 outs, didn’t allow any runs.
Rockies have won four in row, are 7-7 in last 14 games.
Washington has lost 11 games in a row.
— Blue Jays 8, Diamondbacks 1
Vladimir Guerrero had 2 hits, 3 RBI after walking in his first 3 AB’s.
Toronto improved to 24-13 at home.
Blue Jays are 27-2 when they score 5+ runs.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Mets, Cubs, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Phillies, Giants, Padres
AL: Bronx, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: Rays, Blue Jays, Guardians
JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!
06/19/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.....................50.00%........................- 0.50
06/14/2025......................3 - 1 - 0.....................75.00%.........................+ 9.50
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................11 - 7 - 0.......................61.11%........................+ 16.50
06/19/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.....................50.00%........................- 0.50
06/14/2025......................3 - 1 - 0.....................75.00%.........................+ 9.50
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................11 - 7 - 0.......................61.11%........................+ 16.50
Friday’s 6-pack:
Week 1 spreads in the NFL:
— Cowboys @ Philadelphia (-7)
— Chiefs (-2.5) vs Chargers (@ Brazil)
— Giants @ Washington (-7.5)
— Buccaneers (-1.5) @ Atlanta
— Panthers @ Jacksonville (-2.5)
— Dolphins @ Indianapolis (-1)
Quote of the Day
“As professionals, we are expected to remain professional even when frustrated and I unfortunately let my emotions get the best of me. My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate, making it clear that I have things I need to work on.”
Golfer Wyndham Clark, who missed the cut by a stroke at the US Open, then damaged the locker he was using at Oakmont.
Friday’s quiz
Where did Reggie Miller play his college basketball?
Thursday’s quiz
Aaron Judge played his college baseball at Fresno State.
Wednesday’s quiz
20 years ago, the White Sox won the World Series; Paul Konerko hit 40 homers, knocked in 100 runs for Chicago that year.
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Indiana led 64-42 at halftime.
Obi Toppin scored 20 points in 23:00 off the bench.
Oklahoma City is an early 8.5-point favorite for Sunday’s Game 7.
First time in nine years the NBA Finals have gone to a Game 7.
— Braves 7, Mets 1
Spencer Strider struck out 8 guys in 6 IP for Atlanta.
Mets lost their last six games, outscored 41-14.
Mets head to Philadelphia tied for first place with the Phillies.
— Phillies 2, Marlins 1
Kyle Schwarber hit his 23rd home run of the season.
Cristopher Sanchez allowed five baserunners in 8 IP.
Phillies won seven of their last eight games.
— Nationals 4, Rockies 3 (11)
James Wood hit two 2-run homers.
Washington snaps its 11-game losing skid.
— Giants 2, Guardians 1
Cleveland led 1-0 after the sixth inning.
Wilmer Flores’ pinch-hit double was the difference for SF.
Rafael Devers is 3-for-11 in his first three games with the Giants.
— Brewers 8, Cubs 7
Brewers led 8-3 in fifth inning, hung on for dear life.
Milwaukee moves within 5.5 games of the Cubs in the NL Central.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 20th home run in a losing cause.
— Orioles 4, Rays 1
Baltimore has won Charlie Morton’s last five starts.
Colton Cowser hit a 3-run home run.
Rays P Hunter Bigee got hit in the head by a line drive while sitting in the dugout; he left the field on a backboard, but gave the thumbs-up signal as he left.
— Famous birthdays, June 20th:
Candy Clark, 78
Dave Elmendorf, 76
John Goodman, 73
Dickie Thon, 67
Gary Varsho, 64
Nicole Kidman, 58
Rodney Rogers, 54
LaVar Arrington, 47
Mike Birbiglia, 47
Kendrys Morales, 42
Darren Sproles, 42
Josh Childress, 42
— We mentioned yesterday how the Lakers were sold this week; here’s a breakdown.
Mark Walter already owned 27% of the Lakers; back in 2021, Walter paid $1.35B for that 27%. This week, he paid $4.8B for an additional 48% of the franchise, giving him 75%.
The Buss family maintains an 18% stake in the team; other people own the other 7%.
— Jurickson Profar is currently serving an 80-game PED suspension; he is playing rehab games in the minors now, can return to the Braves July 2nd. Coming into this week, Atlanta LF’s were hitting .217 this year, with a .554 OPS, so the Braves will be glad to get him in their lineup.
— Coming into this week, Braves had lost ten consecutive one-run games; they won 5-4 in extra innings Tuesday, so now they’re 1-10 in their last 11 one-run games, 10-19 for the season.
— In a couple weeks, we’ll begin to post college football nuggets; saw something on the Interweb this week that Purdue has only one starter back, out of 22 starters, the kicker and punter. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that before.
— Sacramento State is making a bigger investment in its sports program; they’re joining the Big West Conference in every sport but football, starting in 2026-27- they’re also trying to move up to I-A in football, and for now will be an independent on the gridiron.
The Hornets recently hired former NBA star Mike Bibby as head coach and Shaquille O’Neal as a voluntary GM for the program. Since moving up to Division I in 1992, Sac State has had only two winning basketball seasons, has never played in March Madness.
— Forget to mention, but the DC Defenders won the UFL title, beating Michigan 58-34 in the championship game. Washington QB Jordan Ta’amu threw for 390 yards, four TD’s.
— Random stat: so far this season, major league hitters have swung at 48% of the pitches that were thrown to them.
Week 1 spreads in the NFL:
— Cowboys @ Philadelphia (-7)
— Chiefs (-2.5) vs Chargers (@ Brazil)
— Giants @ Washington (-7.5)
— Buccaneers (-1.5) @ Atlanta
— Panthers @ Jacksonville (-2.5)
— Dolphins @ Indianapolis (-1)
Quote of the Day
“As professionals, we are expected to remain professional even when frustrated and I unfortunately let my emotions get the best of me. My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate, making it clear that I have things I need to work on.”
Golfer Wyndham Clark, who missed the cut by a stroke at the US Open, then damaged the locker he was using at Oakmont.
Friday’s quiz
Where did Reggie Miller play his college basketball?
Thursday’s quiz
Aaron Judge played his college baseball at Fresno State.
Wednesday’s quiz
20 years ago, the White Sox won the World Series; Paul Konerko hit 40 homers, knocked in 100 runs for Chicago that year.
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Friday’s Den: Random stuff with the weekend here……..
— Pacers 108, Thunder 91Indiana led 64-42 at halftime.
Obi Toppin scored 20 points in 23:00 off the bench.
Oklahoma City is an early 8.5-point favorite for Sunday’s Game 7.
First time in nine years the NBA Finals have gone to a Game 7.
— Braves 7, Mets 1
Spencer Strider struck out 8 guys in 6 IP for Atlanta.
Mets lost their last six games, outscored 41-14.
Mets head to Philadelphia tied for first place with the Phillies.
— Phillies 2, Marlins 1
Kyle Schwarber hit his 23rd home run of the season.
Cristopher Sanchez allowed five baserunners in 8 IP.
Phillies won seven of their last eight games.
— Nationals 4, Rockies 3 (11)
James Wood hit two 2-run homers.
Washington snaps its 11-game losing skid.
— Giants 2, Guardians 1
Cleveland led 1-0 after the sixth inning.
Wilmer Flores’ pinch-hit double was the difference for SF.
Rafael Devers is 3-for-11 in his first three games with the Giants.
— Brewers 8, Cubs 7
Brewers led 8-3 in fifth inning, hung on for dear life.
Milwaukee moves within 5.5 games of the Cubs in the NL Central.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 20th home run in a losing cause.
— Orioles 4, Rays 1
Baltimore has won Charlie Morton’s last five starts.
Colton Cowser hit a 3-run home run.
Rays P Hunter Bigee got hit in the head by a line drive while sitting in the dugout; he left the field on a backboard, but gave the thumbs-up signal as he left.
— Famous birthdays, June 20th:
Candy Clark, 78
Dave Elmendorf, 76
John Goodman, 73
Dickie Thon, 67
Gary Varsho, 64
Nicole Kidman, 58
Rodney Rogers, 54
LaVar Arrington, 47
Mike Birbiglia, 47
Kendrys Morales, 42
Darren Sproles, 42
Josh Childress, 42
— We mentioned yesterday how the Lakers were sold this week; here’s a breakdown.
Mark Walter already owned 27% of the Lakers; back in 2021, Walter paid $1.35B for that 27%. This week, he paid $4.8B for an additional 48% of the franchise, giving him 75%.
The Buss family maintains an 18% stake in the team; other people own the other 7%.
— Jurickson Profar is currently serving an 80-game PED suspension; he is playing rehab games in the minors now, can return to the Braves July 2nd. Coming into this week, Atlanta LF’s were hitting .217 this year, with a .554 OPS, so the Braves will be glad to get him in their lineup.
— Coming into this week, Braves had lost ten consecutive one-run games; they won 5-4 in extra innings Tuesday, so now they’re 1-10 in their last 11 one-run games, 10-19 for the season.
— In a couple weeks, we’ll begin to post college football nuggets; saw something on the Interweb this week that Purdue has only one starter back, out of 22 starters, the kicker and punter. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that before.
— Sacramento State is making a bigger investment in its sports program; they’re joining the Big West Conference in every sport but football, starting in 2026-27- they’re also trying to move up to I-A in football, and for now will be an independent on the gridiron.
The Hornets recently hired former NBA star Mike Bibby as head coach and Shaquille O’Neal as a voluntary GM for the program. Since moving up to Division I in 1992, Sac State has had only two winning basketball seasons, has never played in March Madness.
— Forget to mention, but the DC Defenders won the UFL title, beating Michigan 58-34 in the championship game. Washington QB Jordan Ta’amu threw for 390 yards, four TD’s.
— Random stat: so far this season, major league hitters have swung at 48% of the pitches that were thrown to them.
JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!
06/20/2025......................2 - 0 - 0....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/19/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.....................50.00%........................- 0.50
06/14/2025......................3 - 1 - 0.....................75.00%.........................+ 9.50
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................13 - 7 - 0.......................65.00%........................+ 26.50
06/20/2025......................2 - 0 - 0....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/19/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.....................50.00%........................- 0.50
06/14/2025......................3 - 1 - 0.....................75.00%.........................+ 9.50
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................13 - 7 - 0.......................65.00%........................+ 26.50
Saturday’s 6-pack:
Week 1 spreads in the NFL:
— Raiders @ New England (-2)
— Steelers (-2.5) @ Jets
— Bengals (-5) @ Cleveland
— Cardinals (-4.5) @ New Orleans
— 49ers (-1.5) @ Seattle
— Titans @ Denver (-7)
Quote of the Day
“I think this is exactly how I ever dreamed of it coming along. It’s exciting. I felt calmer and ready to go compared to the first one. Nerves were going pretty heavy on the first one, so it’s good to finally feel the feet under you..”
Milwaukee rookie P Jacob Misiorowski
Saturday’s quiz
In the history of the Houston Astros, who has hit the most home runs?
Friday’s quiz
Reggie Miller played his college basketball at UCLA.
Thursday’s quiz
Aaron Judge played his college baseball at Fresno State.
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National League
— Reds (39-37) @ Cardinals (41-35)
Chase Petty is making his MLB debut here; he was 1-4, 2.76 in 10 starts at AAA.
Sonny Gray’s last four starts stayed under the total. Cardinals are 23-14 at home.
— Braves (34-40) @ Marlins (30-44)
Holmes is 0-3, 5.31 in his last four starts. Atlanta is 12-25 on the road.
Eury Perez gave up five runs in 7 IP in his first two starts this year. Marlins are 6-4 in their last ten games.
— Mets (45-31) @ Phillies (46-30)
Mets lost their last seven games. Canning is 1-2, 7.36 in his last five starts.
Phillies won eight of their last nine games. Abel is 2-0, 2.21 in four starts.
— Diamondbacks (38-37) @ Rockies (17-59)
Over is 4-1 in Kelly’s last five starts. Over is 8-2 in Arizona’s last ten games.
Palmquist is 0-4, 8.10 in six starts. Colorado’s last five home games went over total.
— Nationals (31-45) @ Dodgers (47-30)
Irvin is 1-2, 6.86 in his last four starts; Nationals are 1-12 in their last 13 games.
Dodgers are 5-2 in May’s home starts. Over is 21-6 in their last 27 home games.
— Movie of the Day:
Moneyball (2011)- A major league general manager’s successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a smaller budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.
Brad Pitt plays Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane; Philip Seymour Hoffman plays A’s manager Art Howe, Jonah Hill plays Beane’s assistant Paul DePodesta (character in the movie is Peter Brand)
I’ve been an A’s fan since I was five years old, so obviously I loved this book/movie; also got to meet Michael Lewis once- he wrote the book the movie was based on, so that was fun.
American League
— Tigers (48-29) @ Rays (42-34)
Tigers are 12-7 in one-run games, but 2-5 in extra innings. Detroit’s last seven games went over.
Pepiot is 2-1, 1.62 in his last five starts; under is 9-2 in his last 11 starts.
— Orioles (33-42) @ New York (43-32)
Orioles are 27-27 vs righty starters, 6-15 vs lefties. O’s are 11-10 vs AL East rivals, 22-32 against everyone else.
Schmidt is 2-1, 1.08 in his last four starts. Under is 5-1 in Schmidt’s last six starts.
— White Sox (24-52) @ Blue Jays (40-35)
Chicago lost eight of its last nine games; they’re 8-31 on the road.
Berrios is 1-1, 2.70 in his last four starts; Toronto is 24-15 at home.
— Astros (44-32) @ Angels (36-39)
Astros are 27-13 at home, 17-19 on road. Houston is 8-2 in its last ten games.
Angels are 1-5 in Soriano’s home starts. Under is 5-1 in Soriano’s last six starts.
— Guardians (37-37) @ A’s (32-46)
Ortiz is 0-2, 8.44 in his last two starts. Cleveland is 4-10 in its last 14 games.
Spence is 1-0, 1.20 in three starts (15 IP). A’s won six of their last eight games.
— Famous birthdays, June 21st:
Bernie Kopell, 92
Monte Markham, 90
Dan Henning, 83
Michael Gross, 78
Rick Sutcliffe, 69
Tom Chambers, 66
Derrick Coleman, 58
Maggie Siff, 51
Chris Pratt, 46
Garrett Crochet, 26
Interleague
— Brewers (41-35) @ Twins (37-38)
Milwaukee is 5-2 in its last seven games. Under is 7-2 in Quintana’s starts.
Twins are 20-13 at home, 17-25 on road. Over is 6-1 in their last seven home games.
— Mariners (38-36) @ Cubs (45-30)
Hancock is 1-0, 2.35 in his last four starts. Over is 5-2 in their last seven road games.
Cubs are 24-14 at home. Horton is 1-1, 3.25 in his last five starts.
— Rangers (37-39) @ Pirates (30-47)
Texas is 8-4 in its last 12 games. Rocker is 2-4, 7.53 in seven starts.
Keller is 0-7, 4.64 in his last nine starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight starts.
— Red Sox (40-37) @ Giants (42-34)
Boston won 8 of its last 9 games. Over is 5-2 in Bello’s last seven starts.
Roupp is 1-2, 6.50 in his last four starts. Giants lost five of their last six games.
— Royals (38-38) @ Padres (40-35)
Royals won their last four games. Cameron is 2-2, 1.91 in seven starts (under 5-2)
Cease is 1-3, 4.98 in his last four starts. Padres lost 8 of their last 11 games.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Phillies, Cubs, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Mets, Giants, Mil/StL
AL: Bronx, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: Rays, Blue Jays, Red Sox
Week 1 spreads in the NFL:
— Raiders @ New England (-2)
— Steelers (-2.5) @ Jets
— Bengals (-5) @ Cleveland
— Cardinals (-4.5) @ New Orleans
— 49ers (-1.5) @ Seattle
— Titans @ Denver (-7)
Quote of the Day
“I think this is exactly how I ever dreamed of it coming along. It’s exciting. I felt calmer and ready to go compared to the first one. Nerves were going pretty heavy on the first one, so it’s good to finally feel the feet under you..”
Milwaukee rookie P Jacob Misiorowski
Saturday’s quiz
In the history of the Houston Astros, who has hit the most home runs?
Friday’s quiz
Reggie Miller played his college basketball at UCLA.
Thursday’s quiz
Aaron Judge played his college baseball at Fresno State.
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Saturday’s Den: Quick Trends for Saturday’s baseball…….
Some quick trends for Saturday’s baseball:National League
— Reds (39-37) @ Cardinals (41-35)
Chase Petty is making his MLB debut here; he was 1-4, 2.76 in 10 starts at AAA.
Sonny Gray’s last four starts stayed under the total. Cardinals are 23-14 at home.
— Braves (34-40) @ Marlins (30-44)
Holmes is 0-3, 5.31 in his last four starts. Atlanta is 12-25 on the road.
Eury Perez gave up five runs in 7 IP in his first two starts this year. Marlins are 6-4 in their last ten games.
— Mets (45-31) @ Phillies (46-30)
Mets lost their last seven games. Canning is 1-2, 7.36 in his last five starts.
Phillies won eight of their last nine games. Abel is 2-0, 2.21 in four starts.
— Diamondbacks (38-37) @ Rockies (17-59)
Over is 4-1 in Kelly’s last five starts. Over is 8-2 in Arizona’s last ten games.
Palmquist is 0-4, 8.10 in six starts. Colorado’s last five home games went over total.
— Nationals (31-45) @ Dodgers (47-30)
Irvin is 1-2, 6.86 in his last four starts; Nationals are 1-12 in their last 13 games.
Dodgers are 5-2 in May’s home starts. Over is 21-6 in their last 27 home games.
— Movie of the Day:
Moneyball (2011)- A major league general manager’s successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a smaller budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.
Brad Pitt plays Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane; Philip Seymour Hoffman plays A’s manager Art Howe, Jonah Hill plays Beane’s assistant Paul DePodesta (character in the movie is Peter Brand)
I’ve been an A’s fan since I was five years old, so obviously I loved this book/movie; also got to meet Michael Lewis once- he wrote the book the movie was based on, so that was fun.
American League
— Tigers (48-29) @ Rays (42-34)
Tigers are 12-7 in one-run games, but 2-5 in extra innings. Detroit’s last seven games went over.
Pepiot is 2-1, 1.62 in his last five starts; under is 9-2 in his last 11 starts.
— Orioles (33-42) @ New York (43-32)
Orioles are 27-27 vs righty starters, 6-15 vs lefties. O’s are 11-10 vs AL East rivals, 22-32 against everyone else.
Schmidt is 2-1, 1.08 in his last four starts. Under is 5-1 in Schmidt’s last six starts.
— White Sox (24-52) @ Blue Jays (40-35)
Chicago lost eight of its last nine games; they’re 8-31 on the road.
Berrios is 1-1, 2.70 in his last four starts; Toronto is 24-15 at home.
— Astros (44-32) @ Angels (36-39)
Astros are 27-13 at home, 17-19 on road. Houston is 8-2 in its last ten games.
Angels are 1-5 in Soriano’s home starts. Under is 5-1 in Soriano’s last six starts.
— Guardians (37-37) @ A’s (32-46)
Ortiz is 0-2, 8.44 in his last two starts. Cleveland is 4-10 in its last 14 games.
Spence is 1-0, 1.20 in three starts (15 IP). A’s won six of their last eight games.
— Famous birthdays, June 21st:
Bernie Kopell, 92
Monte Markham, 90
Dan Henning, 83
Michael Gross, 78
Rick Sutcliffe, 69
Tom Chambers, 66
Derrick Coleman, 58
Maggie Siff, 51
Chris Pratt, 46
Garrett Crochet, 26
Interleague
— Brewers (41-35) @ Twins (37-38)
Milwaukee is 5-2 in its last seven games. Under is 7-2 in Quintana’s starts.
Twins are 20-13 at home, 17-25 on road. Over is 6-1 in their last seven home games.
— Mariners (38-36) @ Cubs (45-30)
Hancock is 1-0, 2.35 in his last four starts. Over is 5-2 in their last seven road games.
Cubs are 24-14 at home. Horton is 1-1, 3.25 in his last five starts.
— Rangers (37-39) @ Pirates (30-47)
Texas is 8-4 in its last 12 games. Rocker is 2-4, 7.53 in seven starts.
Keller is 0-7, 4.64 in his last nine starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight starts.
— Red Sox (40-37) @ Giants (42-34)
Boston won 8 of its last 9 games. Over is 5-2 in Bello’s last seven starts.
Roupp is 1-2, 6.50 in his last four starts. Giants lost five of their last six games.
— Royals (38-38) @ Padres (40-35)
Royals won their last four games. Cameron is 2-2, 1.91 in seven starts (under 5-2)
Cease is 1-3, 4.98 in his last four starts. Padres lost 8 of their last 11 games.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Phillies, Cubs, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Mets, Giants, Mil/StL
AL: Bronx, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: Rays, Blue Jays, Red Sox
Saturday, June 21
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTT at CGY | 04:00 PM | CGY -3.0 U 48.5 | +500 +500 |
| WPG at BC | 07:00 PM | WPG -4.5 O 50.5 | +500 +500 |
JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!
06/21/2025......................2 - 2 - 0......................50.00%......................- 1.00
06/20/2025......................2 - 0 - 0....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/19/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.....................50.00%........................- 0.50
06/14/2025......................3 - 1 - 0.....................75.00%.........................+ 9.50
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................15 - 9 - 0.......................62.50%........................+ 25.50
06/21/2025......................2 - 2 - 0......................50.00%......................- 1.00
06/20/2025......................2 - 0 - 0....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/19/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.....................50.00%........................- 0.50
06/14/2025......................3 - 1 - 0.....................75.00%.........................+ 9.50
06/13/2025......................1 - 1 - 0.......................50.00%.......................- 0.50
06/12/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50
TOTALS..........................15 - 9 - 0.......................62.50%........................+ 25.50
