MLB 2025 BEST BETS-NEWS THRU THE WORLD SERIES !
- Thread starter Cnotes53
- Start date
Saturday, September 27
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL at NYY | 01:05 PM | BAL +195 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| STL at CHC | 02:20 PM | CHC -180 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| TB at TOR | 03:07 PM | TOR -160 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| COL at SF | 04:05 PM | SF -225 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at WAS | 04:05 PM | WAS -120 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at MIA | 04:10 PM | MIA +110 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| DET at BOS | 04:10 PM | DET +110 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| MIN at PHI | 06:05 PM | PHI -210 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| CIN at MIL | 07:15 PM | CIN +115 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at ATL | 07:15 PM | PIT +150 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| TEX at CLE | 07:15 PM | CLE -150 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at SD | 08:40 PM | SD -140 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at LAA | 09:38 PM | HOU -150 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| LAD at SEA | 09:40 PM | SEA -125 U 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| KC at ATH | 10:05 PM | ATH -120 U 10.0 | +500 +500 |
MLB BEST BETS FOR SEPT !
09/27/2025..............11 - 7 - 0.................61.11%....................+ 16.25
09/26/2025..............8 - 12 - 1.................40.00%....................- 20.50
09/25/2025.............4 - 12 - 0..................25.00%....................- 45.50
09/24/2025.............8 - 10 - 1..................44.44%....................- 13.00
09/23/2025.............14 - 4 - 1..................77.77%.....................+ 54.50
09/22/2025..............4 - 2 - 0...................66.66%......................+ 7.50
09/21/2025...........11 - 11 - 0.................50.00%......................+ 8.75
09/20/2025...........10 - 11 - 0.................47.61%.......................+ 3.75
09/19/2025.............5 - 12 - 0..................29.41%.......................- 49.75
09/18/2025..............8 - 7 - 0....................53.33%.....................+ 7.95
09/17/2025............9 - 13 - 0.....................40.90%.....................- 22.75
09/16/2025..........13 - 11 - 0....................54.16%.....................+ 10.90
09/15/2025.............3 - 5 - 0.....................37.50%.....................- 5.85
09/14/2025............9 - 11 - 0...................45.00%.....................- 11.85
09/13/2025.............6 - 9 - 0....................40.00%....................- 11.00
09/12/2025..............9 - 5 - 0....................64.28%....................+ 16.65
09/11/2025.............4 - 10 - 0...................28.57%....................- 30.90
09/10/2025...............9 - 5 - 0...................64.28%....................+ 26.70
09/09/2025...............6 - 8 - 0...................42.85%....................- 3.80
09/08/2025...............7 - 4 - 0...................63.63%....................+ 17.05
09/07/2025...............6 - 6 - 0...................50.00%....................+ 7.10
09/06/2025.............10 - 7 - 1..................58.82%....................+ 23.65
09/05/2025...............6 - 7 - 1..................46.15%.....................- 8.40
09/04/2025...............3 - 4 - 0..................42.85%.....................- 4.35
TOTALS..............179 - 181 - 3..................49.72%.....................- 73.15
09/27/2025..............11 - 7 - 0.................61.11%....................+ 16.25
09/26/2025..............8 - 12 - 1.................40.00%....................- 20.50
09/25/2025.............4 - 12 - 0..................25.00%....................- 45.50
09/24/2025.............8 - 10 - 1..................44.44%....................- 13.00
09/23/2025.............14 - 4 - 1..................77.77%.....................+ 54.50
09/22/2025..............4 - 2 - 0...................66.66%......................+ 7.50
09/21/2025...........11 - 11 - 0.................50.00%......................+ 8.75
09/20/2025...........10 - 11 - 0.................47.61%.......................+ 3.75
09/19/2025.............5 - 12 - 0..................29.41%.......................- 49.75
09/18/2025..............8 - 7 - 0....................53.33%.....................+ 7.95
09/17/2025............9 - 13 - 0.....................40.90%.....................- 22.75
09/16/2025..........13 - 11 - 0....................54.16%.....................+ 10.90
09/15/2025.............3 - 5 - 0.....................37.50%.....................- 5.85
09/14/2025............9 - 11 - 0...................45.00%.....................- 11.85
09/13/2025.............6 - 9 - 0....................40.00%....................- 11.00
09/12/2025..............9 - 5 - 0....................64.28%....................+ 16.65
09/11/2025.............4 - 10 - 0...................28.57%....................- 30.90
09/10/2025...............9 - 5 - 0...................64.28%....................+ 26.70
09/09/2025...............6 - 8 - 0...................42.85%....................- 3.80
09/08/2025...............7 - 4 - 0...................63.63%....................+ 17.05
09/07/2025...............6 - 6 - 0...................50.00%....................+ 7.10
09/06/2025.............10 - 7 - 1..................58.82%....................+ 23.65
09/05/2025...............6 - 7 - 1..................46.15%.....................- 8.40
09/04/2025...............3 - 4 - 0..................42.85%.....................- 4.35
TOTALS..............179 - 181 - 3..................49.72%.....................- 73.15
Sunday’s 6-pack:
— Tigers 2, Red Sox 1- Detroit clinches a playoff spot.
— Guardians 3, Rangers 2- Cleveland clinches a playoff spot.
— Reds 7, Brewers 4- Cincinnati’s magic number for playoffs: 1
— Mets 5, Marlins 0- Holmes allowed one hit in six IP.
— Twins 5, Phillies 0- Milwaukee clinches #1 seed in NL.
— One playoff spot left to decide; #3 Wild Card in NL.
Quote of the Day
“Love the way we competed for four quarters, playing the next play, playing the next series. Offensively, special teams, man there’s a whole lot that can be a lot cleaner. End of the day, it’s a win for who we consider to be the good guys. At the end of the day, love competing with these guys.”
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel
Friday’s quiz
Milwaukee Brewers have played in one World Series; who was it against?
Saturday’s quiz
In the history of the Rams, Jim Everett has thrown for the most yards.
Friday’s quiz
Last time the Detroit Tigers played in a World Series, Hall of Famer Jim Leyland was their manager.
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QB Chambliss passed for 314 yards and a TD.
Last year, Chambliss was playing at D-II Ferris State.
Rebels led 17-7 at halftime.
Ole Miss outgained LSU, 480-254.
— Tennessee 41, Mississippi State 34 OT
Tennessee forced OT, scoring a TD with 1:55 left.
Vols’ QB Aguilar threw for 335 yards and a TD.
Miss State ran ball 57 times for 198 yards.
—Texas A&M 16, Auburn 10
Aggies are 4-0 for the first time since 2016.
Auburn gained total of 177 yards, was 0-12 on third down.
A&M outgained them 414-177; they were only 3-14 on third down.
Aggies ran the ball 47 times for 207 yards.
— Alabama 24, Georgia 21
Alabama led 24-14 at halftime.
Crimson Tide was 13-19 on third down, Georgia 2-8.
Kirby Smart is 1-7 as a head coach vs Alabama.
Georgia’s home winning streak ends at 33.
— Upsets of the Week:
Virginia Tech (+10.5) 23, NC State 21
Virginia (+6.5) 46, Florida State 38 OT
Illinois (+6.5) 34, USC 32
Hawai’i (+6.5) 44, Air Force 35
California (+6.5) 28, Boston College 24
Hawai’i (+6.5) 44, Air Force 35
Cincinnati (+4.5) 37, Kansas 34
— Illinois 34, USC 32
Illini kicked a 41-yard FG at the gun for a walk-off win.
USC had taken a 32-31 lead on a TD with 1:55 left.
Illinois QB Alymyer threw for 328 yards.
USC QB Maiava threw for 364 yards, two TD’s.
— Georgia Tech 30, Wake Forest 29, OT
Wake Forest led 17-3 at halftime.
Tech forced OT, kicking a 33-yard FG with 0:02 left in regulation.
Tech scored 7 points in OT; Wake scored a TD, but went for two points and the win- they didn’t get it.
Tech’s two ACC wins are by a total of four points.
— Cincinnati 37, Kansas 34
Bearcats drove 75 yards, scored on a 2-yard TD with 0:29 left.
Lot of offense; total yards- Cincy 603 yards, Jayhawks 597.
Cincinnati had four TD’s called back because of penalties.
— Oregon 30, Penn State 24 OT
Oregon led 17-3 with 11:00 left in the game.
Penn State tied it on a TD with 0:30 left.
Ducks outgained Penn State, 424-276.
Game was 3-3 at halftime.
— Memphis 55, Florida Atlantic 26
Tigers have won nine in a row, the country’s longest active win streak. Memphis’ lead was only 17-16 at halftime.
Tigers ran ball 46 times for 291 yards (6.3 yards/carry).
— Famous birthdays, September 28th:
Brigitte Bardot, 91
Steve Largent, 71
Todd Worrell, 66
Irving Fryar, 63
Johnny Dawkins, 62
Janeane Garofalo, 61
Mira Sorvino, 58
Ryan Zimmerman, 41
Chem Birch, 33
Tyler Shough, 26
Riley Greene, 25
Spencer Rattler, 25
— Vanderbilt 55, Utah State 35
#18 Commodores are 5-0 for first time since 2008.
QB Pavia threw for 321 yards, five TD’s, also ran for a TD.
Only 8 of Vanderbilt’s 65 plays came on third down.
— San Diego State 6, Northern Illinois 3
Aztecs kicked a 25-yard FG at the gun for the walk-off win.
Both teams kicked FG’s on their first drive, then no one scored again until the last play.
Total yardage: San Diego State 266, Northern Illinois 179
— Minnesota 31, Rutgers 28
Scarlet Knights led 14-0 early, 21-14 at halftime.
Gophers drove 72 yards, scored winning TD with 3:19 left.
Minnesota won despite running ball 18 times for only 35 yards.
— Playoff picture with one day left in the regular season:
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Padres, Reds
AL: Blue Jays, Guardians, Mariners. Wild Cards: New York, Red Sox, Tigers
— Tigers 2, Red Sox 1- Detroit clinches a playoff spot.
— Guardians 3, Rangers 2- Cleveland clinches a playoff spot.
— Reds 7, Brewers 4- Cincinnati’s magic number for playoffs: 1
— Mets 5, Marlins 0- Holmes allowed one hit in six IP.
— Twins 5, Phillies 0- Milwaukee clinches #1 seed in NL.
— One playoff spot left to decide; #3 Wild Card in NL.
Quote of the Day
“Love the way we competed for four quarters, playing the next play, playing the next series. Offensively, special teams, man there’s a whole lot that can be a lot cleaner. End of the day, it’s a win for who we consider to be the good guys. At the end of the day, love competing with these guys.”
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel
Friday’s quiz
Milwaukee Brewers have played in one World Series; who was it against?
Saturday’s quiz
In the history of the Rams, Jim Everett has thrown for the most yards.
Friday’s quiz
Last time the Detroit Tigers played in a World Series, Hall of Famer Jim Leyland was their manager.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a sports Saturday…….
— Ole Miss 24, LSU 19QB Chambliss passed for 314 yards and a TD.
Last year, Chambliss was playing at D-II Ferris State.
Rebels led 17-7 at halftime.
Ole Miss outgained LSU, 480-254.
— Tennessee 41, Mississippi State 34 OT
Tennessee forced OT, scoring a TD with 1:55 left.
Vols’ QB Aguilar threw for 335 yards and a TD.
Miss State ran ball 57 times for 198 yards.
—Texas A&M 16, Auburn 10
Aggies are 4-0 for the first time since 2016.
Auburn gained total of 177 yards, was 0-12 on third down.
A&M outgained them 414-177; they were only 3-14 on third down.
Aggies ran the ball 47 times for 207 yards.
— Alabama 24, Georgia 21
Alabama led 24-14 at halftime.
Crimson Tide was 13-19 on third down, Georgia 2-8.
Kirby Smart is 1-7 as a head coach vs Alabama.
Georgia’s home winning streak ends at 33.
— Upsets of the Week:
Virginia Tech (+10.5) 23, NC State 21
Virginia (+6.5) 46, Florida State 38 OT
Illinois (+6.5) 34, USC 32
Hawai’i (+6.5) 44, Air Force 35
California (+6.5) 28, Boston College 24
Hawai’i (+6.5) 44, Air Force 35
Cincinnati (+4.5) 37, Kansas 34
— Illinois 34, USC 32
Illini kicked a 41-yard FG at the gun for a walk-off win.
USC had taken a 32-31 lead on a TD with 1:55 left.
Illinois QB Alymyer threw for 328 yards.
USC QB Maiava threw for 364 yards, two TD’s.
— Georgia Tech 30, Wake Forest 29, OT
Wake Forest led 17-3 at halftime.
Tech forced OT, kicking a 33-yard FG with 0:02 left in regulation.
Tech scored 7 points in OT; Wake scored a TD, but went for two points and the win- they didn’t get it.
Tech’s two ACC wins are by a total of four points.
— Cincinnati 37, Kansas 34
Bearcats drove 75 yards, scored on a 2-yard TD with 0:29 left.
Lot of offense; total yards- Cincy 603 yards, Jayhawks 597.
Cincinnati had four TD’s called back because of penalties.
— Oregon 30, Penn State 24 OT
Oregon led 17-3 with 11:00 left in the game.
Penn State tied it on a TD with 0:30 left.
Ducks outgained Penn State, 424-276.
Game was 3-3 at halftime.
— Memphis 55, Florida Atlantic 26
Tigers have won nine in a row, the country’s longest active win streak. Memphis’ lead was only 17-16 at halftime.
Tigers ran ball 46 times for 291 yards (6.3 yards/carry).
— Famous birthdays, September 28th:
Brigitte Bardot, 91
Steve Largent, 71
Todd Worrell, 66
Irving Fryar, 63
Johnny Dawkins, 62
Janeane Garofalo, 61
Mira Sorvino, 58
Ryan Zimmerman, 41
Chem Birch, 33
Tyler Shough, 26
Riley Greene, 25
Spencer Rattler, 25
— Vanderbilt 55, Utah State 35
#18 Commodores are 5-0 for first time since 2008.
QB Pavia threw for 321 yards, five TD’s, also ran for a TD.
Only 8 of Vanderbilt’s 65 plays came on third down.
— San Diego State 6, Northern Illinois 3
Aztecs kicked a 25-yard FG at the gun for the walk-off win.
Both teams kicked FG’s on their first drive, then no one scored again until the last play.
Total yardage: San Diego State 266, Northern Illinois 179
— Minnesota 31, Rutgers 28
Scarlet Knights led 14-0 early, 21-14 at halftime.
Gophers drove 72 yards, scored winning TD with 3:19 left.
Minnesota won despite running ball 18 times for only 35 yards.
— Playoff picture with one day left in the regular season:
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Padres, Reds
AL: Blue Jays, Guardians, Mariners. Wild Cards: New York, Red Sox, Tigers
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Sunday, September 28
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Trend Report
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Kansas City VS Athletics
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against Athletics.
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Athletics.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games against an opponent in the American League West Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Athletics' last 5 games.
Athletics is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Athletics' last 7 games against Kansas City.
Athletics is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home.
Detroit VS Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games.
Detroit is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games.
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games against Boston.
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home.
Boston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Detroit.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
Baltimore VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Baltimore's last 20 games.
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games.
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games against NY Yankees.
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees' last 9 games.
NY Yankees is 7-0 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees' last 10 games against Baltimore.
NY Yankees is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games at home.
Minnesota VS Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 8 games.
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games against Philadelphia.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 17 games.
Philadelphia is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games against Minnesota.
Philadelphia is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home.
Colorado VS San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games.
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games against San Francisco.
Colorado is 0-7 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games against Colorado.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games at home.
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado.
Chicago VS Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago White Sox's last 15 games.
Chicago White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games.
Chicago White Sox is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games against Washington.
Chicago White Sox is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road.
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games against Chicago White Sox.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home.
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago White Sox.
Houston VS Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games.
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games.
Houston is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games against LA Angels.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston's last 12 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels' last 7 games.
LA Angels is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels' last 6 games against Houston.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels' last 6 games at home.
Tampa Bay VS Toronto
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
Tampa Bay is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games against Toronto.
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games against an opponent in the American League.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games.
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games against Tampa Bay.
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home.
Texas VS Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas' last 7 games.
Texas is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games.
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Cleveland.
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cleveland's last 18 games.
Cleveland is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games against Texas.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 11 games at home.
New York VS Miami
NY Mets is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games.
NY Mets is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games against Miami.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets' last 8 games on the road.
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games.
Miami is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games.
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home.
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets.
Cincinnati VS Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games.
Cincinnati is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games.
Cincinnati is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games against Milwaukee.
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games.
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games against Cincinnati.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 16 games when playing at home against Cincinnati.
Arizona VS San Diego
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games against San Diego.
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 12 games when playing on the road against San Diego.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games.
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games against Arizona.
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Los Angeles VS Seattle
LA Dodgers is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games.
LA Dodgers is 10-0 SU in its last 10 games against Seattle.
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
LA Dodgers is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games.
Seattle is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games.
Seattle is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home.
Seattle is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers.
Pittsburgh VS Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 17 games.
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against Atlanta.
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games.
Atlanta is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games against Pittsburgh.
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home.
St. Louis VS Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis' last 5 games.
St. Louis is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games against Chicago Cubs.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis' last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis' last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago Cubs.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 5 games.
Chicago Cubs is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago Cubs' last 8 games against St. Louis.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago Cubs' last 9 games at home.
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Sunday, September 28
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Trend Report
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Kansas City VS Athletics
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against Athletics.
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Athletics.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games against an opponent in the American League West Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Athletics' last 5 games.
Athletics is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Athletics' last 7 games against Kansas City.
Athletics is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home.
Detroit VS Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games.
Detroit is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games.
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games against Boston.
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home.
Boston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Detroit.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
Baltimore VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Baltimore's last 20 games.
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games.
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games against NY Yankees.
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees' last 9 games.
NY Yankees is 7-0 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees' last 10 games against Baltimore.
NY Yankees is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games at home.
Minnesota VS Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 8 games.
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games against Philadelphia.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 17 games.
Philadelphia is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games against Minnesota.
Philadelphia is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home.
Colorado VS San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games.
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games against San Francisco.
Colorado is 0-7 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games against Colorado.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games at home.
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado.
Chicago VS Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago White Sox's last 15 games.
Chicago White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games.
Chicago White Sox is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games against Washington.
Chicago White Sox is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road.
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games against Chicago White Sox.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home.
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago White Sox.
Houston VS Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games.
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games.
Houston is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games against LA Angels.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston's last 12 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels' last 7 games.
LA Angels is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels' last 6 games against Houston.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels' last 6 games at home.
Tampa Bay VS Toronto
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
Tampa Bay is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games against Toronto.
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games against an opponent in the American League.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games.
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games against Tampa Bay.
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home.
Texas VS Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas' last 7 games.
Texas is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games.
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Cleveland.
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cleveland's last 18 games.
Cleveland is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games against Texas.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 11 games at home.
New York VS Miami
NY Mets is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games.
NY Mets is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games against Miami.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets' last 8 games on the road.
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games.
Miami is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games.
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home.
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets.
Cincinnati VS Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games.
Cincinnati is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games.
Cincinnati is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games against Milwaukee.
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games.
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games against Cincinnati.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 16 games when playing at home against Cincinnati.
Arizona VS San Diego
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games against San Diego.
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 12 games when playing on the road against San Diego.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games.
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games against Arizona.
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Los Angeles VS Seattle
LA Dodgers is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games.
LA Dodgers is 10-0 SU in its last 10 games against Seattle.
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
LA Dodgers is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games.
Seattle is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games.
Seattle is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home.
Seattle is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers.
Pittsburgh VS Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 17 games.
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against Atlanta.
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games.
Atlanta is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games against Pittsburgh.
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home.
St. Louis VS Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis' last 5 games.
St. Louis is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games against Chicago Cubs.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis' last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis' last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago Cubs.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 5 games.
Chicago Cubs is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago Cubs' last 8 games against St. Louis.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago Cubs' last 9 games at home.
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Sunday, September 28
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIN at PHI | 03:05 PM | MIN +185 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| COL at SF | 03:05 PM | SF -305 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at WAS | 03:05 PM | WAS -115 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| KC at ATH | 03:05 PM | ATH +125 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at NYY | 03:05 PM | BAL +150 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| DET at BOS | 03:05 PM | BOS +110 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at LAA | 03:07 PM | HOU -125 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| TB at TOR | 03:07 PM | TOR -200 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at SD | 03:10 PM | SD -120 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| TEX at CLE | 03:10 PM | CLE -140 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| LAD at SEA | 03:10 PM | SEA -115 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| CIN at MIL | 03:10 PM | CIN +115 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at MIA | 03:10 PM | MIA +110 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at ATL | 03:15 PM | PIT +170 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| STL at CHC | 03:20 PM | CHC -135 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
MLB BEST BETS FOR SEPT !
09/28/2025..............13 - 8 - 0..................61.90%.....................+ 24.00
09/27/2025..............11 - 7 - 0.................61.11%....................+ 16.25
09/26/2025..............8 - 12 - 1.................40.00%....................- 20.50
09/25/2025.............4 - 12 - 0..................25.00%....................- 45.50
09/24/2025.............8 - 10 - 1..................44.44%....................- 13.00
09/23/2025.............14 - 4 - 1..................77.77%.....................+ 54.50
09/22/2025..............4 - 2 - 0...................66.66%......................+ 7.50
09/21/2025...........11 - 11 - 0.................50.00%......................+ 8.75
09/20/2025...........10 - 11 - 0.................47.61%.......................+ 3.75
09/19/2025.............5 - 12 - 0..................29.41%.......................- 49.75
09/18/2025..............8 - 7 - 0....................53.33%.....................+ 7.95
09/17/2025............9 - 13 - 0.....................40.90%.....................- 22.75
09/16/2025..........13 - 11 - 0....................54.16%.....................+ 10.90
09/15/2025.............3 - 5 - 0.....................37.50%.....................- 5.85
09/14/2025............9 - 11 - 0...................45.00%.....................- 11.85
09/13/2025.............6 - 9 - 0....................40.00%....................- 11.00
09/12/2025..............9 - 5 - 0....................64.28%....................+ 16.65
09/11/2025.............4 - 10 - 0...................28.57%....................- 30.90
09/10/2025...............9 - 5 - 0...................64.28%....................+ 26.70
09/09/2025...............6 - 8 - 0...................42.85%....................- 3.80
09/08/2025...............7 - 4 - 0...................63.63%....................+ 17.05
09/07/2025...............6 - 6 - 0...................50.00%....................+ 7.10
09/06/2025.............10 - 7 - 1..................58.82%....................+ 23.65
09/05/2025...............6 - 7 - 1..................46.15%.....................- 8.40
09/04/2025...............3 - 4 - 0..................42.85%.....................- 4.35
TOTALS..............192 - 189 - 3..................50.39%.....................- 49.15
09/28/2025..............13 - 8 - 0..................61.90%.....................+ 24.00
09/27/2025..............11 - 7 - 0.................61.11%....................+ 16.25
09/26/2025..............8 - 12 - 1.................40.00%....................- 20.50
09/25/2025.............4 - 12 - 0..................25.00%....................- 45.50
09/24/2025.............8 - 10 - 1..................44.44%....................- 13.00
09/23/2025.............14 - 4 - 1..................77.77%.....................+ 54.50
09/22/2025..............4 - 2 - 0...................66.66%......................+ 7.50
09/21/2025...........11 - 11 - 0.................50.00%......................+ 8.75
09/20/2025...........10 - 11 - 0.................47.61%.......................+ 3.75
09/19/2025.............5 - 12 - 0..................29.41%.......................- 49.75
09/18/2025..............8 - 7 - 0....................53.33%.....................+ 7.95
09/17/2025............9 - 13 - 0.....................40.90%.....................- 22.75
09/16/2025..........13 - 11 - 0....................54.16%.....................+ 10.90
09/15/2025.............3 - 5 - 0.....................37.50%.....................- 5.85
09/14/2025............9 - 11 - 0...................45.00%.....................- 11.85
09/13/2025.............6 - 9 - 0....................40.00%....................- 11.00
09/12/2025..............9 - 5 - 0....................64.28%....................+ 16.65
09/11/2025.............4 - 10 - 0...................28.57%....................- 30.90
09/10/2025...............9 - 5 - 0...................64.28%....................+ 26.70
09/09/2025...............6 - 8 - 0...................42.85%....................- 3.80
09/08/2025...............7 - 4 - 0...................63.63%....................+ 17.05
09/07/2025...............6 - 6 - 0...................50.00%....................+ 7.10
09/06/2025.............10 - 7 - 1..................58.82%....................+ 23.65
09/05/2025...............6 - 7 - 1..................46.15%.....................- 8.40
09/04/2025...............3 - 4 - 0..................42.85%.....................- 4.35
TOTALS..............192 - 189 - 3..................50.39%.....................- 49.15
2025 MLB playoff bracket: Postseason picture, matchups as Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox, Phillies, more advance
The 12 postseason teams are set and the playoffs get underway Tuesday
The 2025 MLB playoff bracket is set. After a harried end to September, all 12 postseason teams have their assignments.
In the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays held on to take the AL East title, the No. 1 seed and the first bye, while the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, their division rivals, took two of the three wild card spots and will square off against each other. The Detroit Tigers narrowly clung to their lead in the AL Central and will face off against the Cleveland Guardians, who lost out on the division on the last day but earned the third wild card berth. The Seattle Mariners, thanks to a late surge, claimed the second bye in the AL and will await their opponent in the American League Division Series.
In the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies glided to easy byes after taking the NL Central and NL East, respectively. The No. 3-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers held off the San Diego Padres in the NL West and will face the Cincinnati Reds, owners of the third wild card spot. The Chicago Cubs will take on the aforementioned Padres in the other Wild Card Series.
Below is a look at the full 2025 MLB playoff bracket.
2025 MLB playoff bracket
Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports
2025 MLB playoff scores
All times Eastern*if needed
Wild Card Series
Tuesday, Sept. 30AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Tigers @ Guardians, 1:08 p.m., ESPN
NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Padres @ Cubs, 3:08 p.m., ABC
AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Red Sox @ Yankees, 6:08 p.m., ESPN
NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Reds @ Dodgers, 9:08 p.m., ESPN
Wednesday, Oct. 1
AL Wild Card Series Game 2: Tigers @ Guardians, 1:08 p.m., ESPN
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Padres @ Cubs, 3:08 p.m., ABC
AL Wild Card Series Game 2: Red Sox @ Yankees, 6:08 p.m., ESPN
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Reds @ Dodgers, 9:08 p.m., ESPN
Thursday, Oct. 2
AL Wild Card Series Game 3*
NL Wild Card Series Game 3*
AL Wild Card Series Game 3*
NL Wild Card Series Game 3*
Division Series
Saturday, Oct. 4NLDS Game 1
NLDS Game 1
ALDS Game 1
ALDS Game 1
Sunday, Oct. 5
ALDS Game 2
ALDS Game 2
Monday, Oct. 6
NLDS Game 2
NLDS Game 2
Tuesday, Oct. 7
ALDS Game 3
ALDS Game 3
Wednesday, Oct. 8
NLDS Game 3
NLDS Game 3
ALDS Game 4*
ALDS Game 4*
Thursday, Oct. 9
NLDS Game 4*
NLDS Game 4*
Friday, Oct. 10
ALDS Game 5*
ALDS Game 5*
Saturday, Oct. 11
NLDS Game 5*
NLDS Game 5*
Championship Series
Sunday, Oct. 12ALCS Game 1
Monday, Oct. 13
NLCS Game 1
ALCS Game 2
Tuesday, Oct. 14
NLCS Game 2
Wednesday, Oct. 15
ALCS Game 3
Thursday, Oct. 16
NLCS Game 3
ALCS Game 4
Friday, Oct. 17
NLCS Game 4
ALCS Game 5*
Saturday, Oct. 18
NLCS Game 5*
Sunday, Oct. 19
ALCS Game 6*
Monday, Oct. 20
NLCS Game 6*
ALCS Game 7*
Tuesday, Oct. 21
NLCS Game 7*
World Series
Friday, Oct. 24World Series Game 1
Saturday, Oct. 25
World Series Game 2
Monday, Oct. 27
World Series Game 3
Tuesday, Oct. 28
World Series Game 4
Wednesday, Oct. 29
World Series Game 5*
Friday, Oct. 31
World Series Game 6*
Monday’s 6-pack:
— Marlins 4, Mets 0- Cincinnati clinches NL’s last Wild Card slot
— Blue Jays 13, Rays 4- Toronto clinches AL East
— Guardians 9, Rangers 8 (10)- Cleveland wins AL Central
— White Sox 8, Nationals 0- Shane Smith took perfect game into 6th inning
Wild Card series, starting Tuesday:
— AL: Tigers @ Guardians, Boston @ New York
— NL: Padres @ Cubs, Reds @ Dodgers
Quote of the Day
“It’s hard to describe. I just got done addressing the team and there’s no word to describe what we’re going through. It’s pain. It’s frustration. You name it. We came in with a lot of expectations and here we are going home. Not only did we fall short, we didn’t even get into October.”
Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza
Monday’s quiz
Where did Matthew Stafford play his college football?
Sunday’s quiz
Milwaukee Brewers have played in one World Series; it against the Cardinals, in 1982.
Saturday’s quiz
In the history of the Rams, Jim Everett has thrown for the most yards.
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Green Bay led 13-0; PAT after 2nd TD was blocked, run back for 2 points.
Packers in 2nd half/OT: 47 plays, 329 yards, 27 points
Green Bay was 10-14 on third down, Dallas 4-11.
Packers are 4-12-1 ATS last 17 games as a road favorite.
Dallas won its first home game 40-37 in OT, then this happened.
Last three games, Cowboys allowed 506-385-489 total yards.
First three Dallas drives: 11 plays, 35 yards, 3 punts
Last seven Dallas drives: 57 plays, 406 yards, 38 points
Jaguars 26, 49ers 21
Jaguars are 3-1 for the second time in the last 18 years.
Jaguars have 13 takeaways already, are +9 in turnovers.
Jaguars ran punt back 87 yards for TD to grab a 26-14 lead.
Jacksonville held last three opponents to 48-87-83 rushing yards.
49ers turned ball over on two of first three series.
49ers were 8-13 on third down, Jacksonville 4-14
49ers had 12 penalties for 90 yards, Jaguars 5 for 54.
Last 2+ years, 49ers are 7-13-1 ATS in games coming off a win.
Bears 25, Raiders 24
Bears drove 73 yards, scored game-winning TD with 1:34 left.
Bears blocked 54-yard FG on last play to preserve the win.
Chicago had four takeaways for second game in a row.
Chicago was 7-16 on third down, Las Vegas 2-8.
Raiders led 14-9 at halftime.
Las Vegas ran ball 31 times for 240 yards.
Ashton Jeanty carried ball 21 times for 138 yards.
Bears are 7-13-3 ATS in last 23 games with spread of 3 or fewer points.
Giants 21, Chargers 18
Rookie QB Dart threw for 111 yards, ran for 54 more in his first NFL start.
Giants’ first four drives: 34 plays, 154 yards, 13 points.
Giants’ last six drives: 36 plays, 107 yards, 8 points.
Under Daboll, Giants are 10-6-1 ATS vs AFC teams.
Giants were 7-15 on third down, Chargers 4-12.
Bolts held last three opponents to 218-265-250 total yards.
Chargers had 14 penalties for 107 yards, Giants 8 for 43
Rookie RB Hampton ran ball 12 times for 128 yards and a TD.
Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25
Eagles blocked punt for TD for the game’s first score.
Eagles led 24-6 at halftime, hung on for dear life.
Mayfield threw INT in red zone midway thru 4th quarter.
Eagles are 5-2 ATS in last seven games as a road favorite.
Buccaneers outgained Philly, 376-200.
Tampa Bay turned ball over on three of their last five drives.
Tampa Bay is 3-7 ATS last ten games as a home underdog.
NFC South teams are 5-7 ATS in non-divisional games.
Rams 27, Colts 20
Stafford’s 88-yard TD pass to Atwell (1:33 left) was a game-winner.
Rams’ last two drives: 12 plays, 171 yards, 14 points.
Stafford threw for 375 yards, three TD’s.
Nucua caught 13 passes for 170 yards and a TD.
Rams had 13-play, 96-yard drive to take 13-10 lead at half.
Rams are 9-3-1 ATS last 13 games vs AFC opponents.
Colts had three turnovers, and 11 penalties for 88 yards.
Colts didn’t turn ball over in their first three games.
Famous birthdays, September 29th:
Ian McShane, 83
Tim Flannery, 68
Craig Lefferts, 68
Andrew Dice Clay, 68
Hersey Hawkins, 59
Erika Eleniak, 56
Zachary Levi, 45
Calvin Johnson, 40
Kevin Durant, 37
Tyler Mahle, 31
Ashley Frangipane, 31 (Halsey)
Lucas Havrisik, 26
Chiefs 37, Ravens 20
Ravens gave up 41-38-37 points in their three losses.
Star QB Jackson left game with an ankle injury.
AFC North teams are 4-7 ATS in non-divisional games.
Chiefs’ first four drives: 34 plays, 223 yards, 20 points.
Mahomes threw for 270 yards, 4 TD’s, to four different guys.
Chiefs won seven of last eight games vs Baltimore.
Chiefs are 11-7 ATS in last 18 games with spread of 3 or fewer points.
Steelers 24, Vikings 21
Steelers led 14-6 at halftime of first-ever game in Ireland.
Steelers scored 34-21-24 points in wins, 17 in their loss.
Steelers have run ball 87 times for only 259 yards.
Steelers are 27-14-1 ATS last 41 games with spread of 3 or fewer points.
Rodgers threw an 80-yard TD pass to Metcalf.
Vikings QB Wentz threw for 350 yards, but also two INTs.
Vikings scored 27-48 points in their wins, 6-21 in losses.
WR Jefferson caught 10 catches for 126 yards,
Texans 26, Titans 0
Tennessee is 0-4 SU/ATS, losing by 8-14-21-26 points.
Titans have three TD’s, 10 FG’s on their 44 drives.
Tennessee is 3-12 ATS in last 15 games as an underdog.
Texans outgained Tennessee, 353-175.
Texans led this game 6-0 at halftime.
This was Houston’s first shutout since 2010.
Houston was 6-15 on third down, Tennessee 2-11.
Texans’ first four drives of 2nd half: 31 plays, 190 yards, 20 points.
Falcons 34, Commanders 27
QB Penix was 20-26/313 passing, with two TD’s.
Falcons’ first three drives: 28 plays, 181 yards, 17 points.
Atlanta led 17-10 at halftime.
Falcons outgained Washington, 435-294
Falcons were 6-12 on third down, Commanders 1-8.
Washington is 0-2 on road, losing 27-18/34-37.
In its wins, Commanders ran ball for 220-201 yards.
Its losses, Commanders ran 51-147 yards.
Bills 31, Saints 19
Saints’ first nine drives ended in Buffalo territory.
Bills led by only 14-10 at halftime.
Buffalo won its first four games,. scoring 41-30-31-31 points.
Last 3+ years, Bills are 3-8-1 ATS as a double digit favorite.
Saints lost first four games, 20-13/26-21/44-13/31-19.
Since 2018, Saints are 19-9-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Rattler is 0-10 as an NFL starting QB.
New Orleans has been outscored 85-33 in first half of games.
Lions 34, Browns 10
Detroit led this game 20-7 at halftime.
Lions scored 52-38-34 points in their last three games.
Lions are 16-8 ATS last 24 games as a home favorite.
Detroit is 15-7 ATS in last 22 games vs AFC teams
Browns scored 16-17-13-10 points in their four games.
Cleveland is minus-6 in turnovers this year.
Browns are 6-15-1 ATS last 22 games coming off a win.
Browns allowed only 277 yards, most they’ve given up this year.
Patriots 42, Panthers 13
Down 6-0, Patriots ran a punt back 87 yards for a TD.
Patriots also ran a punt back 61 yards to set up another TD.
NE’s first four drives: 21 plays, 151 yards, 21 points.
Patriots scored 33-42 points in wins, 13-14 points in losses.
Carolina drove 76 yards for a TD on first drive.
Carolina’s next five drives: 30 plays, 93 yards, no points.
Panthers are 6-14-1 ATS last 21 games as a road underdog.
Carolina is 7-15 ATS in last 22 games vs AFC opponents.
— Playoff picture with postseason starting Tuesday:
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Padres, Reds
AL: Blue Jays, Guardians, Mariners. Wild Cards: New York, Red Sox, Tigers
— Marlins 4, Mets 0- Cincinnati clinches NL’s last Wild Card slot
— Blue Jays 13, Rays 4- Toronto clinches AL East
— Guardians 9, Rangers 8 (10)- Cleveland wins AL Central
— White Sox 8, Nationals 0- Shane Smith took perfect game into 6th inning
Wild Card series, starting Tuesday:
— AL: Tigers @ Guardians, Boston @ New York
— NL: Padres @ Cubs, Reds @ Dodgers
Quote of the Day
“It’s hard to describe. I just got done addressing the team and there’s no word to describe what we’re going through. It’s pain. It’s frustration. You name it. We came in with a lot of expectations and here we are going home. Not only did we fall short, we didn’t even get into October.”
Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza
Monday’s quiz
Where did Matthew Stafford play his college football?
Sunday’s quiz
Milwaukee Brewers have played in one World Series; it against the Cardinals, in 1982.
Saturday’s quiz
In the history of the Rams, Jim Everett has thrown for the most yards.
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Monday’s Den: Wrapping up an NFL Sunday…….
Packers 40, Cowboys 40 OTGreen Bay led 13-0; PAT after 2nd TD was blocked, run back for 2 points.
Packers in 2nd half/OT: 47 plays, 329 yards, 27 points
Green Bay was 10-14 on third down, Dallas 4-11.
Packers are 4-12-1 ATS last 17 games as a road favorite.
Dallas won its first home game 40-37 in OT, then this happened.
Last three games, Cowboys allowed 506-385-489 total yards.
First three Dallas drives: 11 plays, 35 yards, 3 punts
Last seven Dallas drives: 57 plays, 406 yards, 38 points
Jaguars 26, 49ers 21
Jaguars are 3-1 for the second time in the last 18 years.
Jaguars have 13 takeaways already, are +9 in turnovers.
Jaguars ran punt back 87 yards for TD to grab a 26-14 lead.
Jacksonville held last three opponents to 48-87-83 rushing yards.
49ers turned ball over on two of first three series.
49ers were 8-13 on third down, Jacksonville 4-14
49ers had 12 penalties for 90 yards, Jaguars 5 for 54.
Last 2+ years, 49ers are 7-13-1 ATS in games coming off a win.
Bears 25, Raiders 24
Bears drove 73 yards, scored game-winning TD with 1:34 left.
Bears blocked 54-yard FG on last play to preserve the win.
Chicago had four takeaways for second game in a row.
Chicago was 7-16 on third down, Las Vegas 2-8.
Raiders led 14-9 at halftime.
Las Vegas ran ball 31 times for 240 yards.
Ashton Jeanty carried ball 21 times for 138 yards.
Bears are 7-13-3 ATS in last 23 games with spread of 3 or fewer points.
Giants 21, Chargers 18
Rookie QB Dart threw for 111 yards, ran for 54 more in his first NFL start.
Giants’ first four drives: 34 plays, 154 yards, 13 points.
Giants’ last six drives: 36 plays, 107 yards, 8 points.
Under Daboll, Giants are 10-6-1 ATS vs AFC teams.
Giants were 7-15 on third down, Chargers 4-12.
Bolts held last three opponents to 218-265-250 total yards.
Chargers had 14 penalties for 107 yards, Giants 8 for 43
Rookie RB Hampton ran ball 12 times for 128 yards and a TD.
Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25
Eagles blocked punt for TD for the game’s first score.
Eagles led 24-6 at halftime, hung on for dear life.
Mayfield threw INT in red zone midway thru 4th quarter.
Eagles are 5-2 ATS in last seven games as a road favorite.
Buccaneers outgained Philly, 376-200.
Tampa Bay turned ball over on three of their last five drives.
Tampa Bay is 3-7 ATS last ten games as a home underdog.
NFC South teams are 5-7 ATS in non-divisional games.
Rams 27, Colts 20
Stafford’s 88-yard TD pass to Atwell (1:33 left) was a game-winner.
Rams’ last two drives: 12 plays, 171 yards, 14 points.
Stafford threw for 375 yards, three TD’s.
Nucua caught 13 passes for 170 yards and a TD.
Rams had 13-play, 96-yard drive to take 13-10 lead at half.
Rams are 9-3-1 ATS last 13 games vs AFC opponents.
Colts had three turnovers, and 11 penalties for 88 yards.
Colts didn’t turn ball over in their first three games.
Famous birthdays, September 29th:
Ian McShane, 83
Tim Flannery, 68
Craig Lefferts, 68
Andrew Dice Clay, 68
Hersey Hawkins, 59
Erika Eleniak, 56
Zachary Levi, 45
Calvin Johnson, 40
Kevin Durant, 37
Tyler Mahle, 31
Ashley Frangipane, 31 (Halsey)
Lucas Havrisik, 26
Chiefs 37, Ravens 20
Ravens gave up 41-38-37 points in their three losses.
Star QB Jackson left game with an ankle injury.
AFC North teams are 4-7 ATS in non-divisional games.
Chiefs’ first four drives: 34 plays, 223 yards, 20 points.
Mahomes threw for 270 yards, 4 TD’s, to four different guys.
Chiefs won seven of last eight games vs Baltimore.
Chiefs are 11-7 ATS in last 18 games with spread of 3 or fewer points.
Steelers 24, Vikings 21
Steelers led 14-6 at halftime of first-ever game in Ireland.
Steelers scored 34-21-24 points in wins, 17 in their loss.
Steelers have run ball 87 times for only 259 yards.
Steelers are 27-14-1 ATS last 41 games with spread of 3 or fewer points.
Rodgers threw an 80-yard TD pass to Metcalf.
Vikings QB Wentz threw for 350 yards, but also two INTs.
Vikings scored 27-48 points in their wins, 6-21 in losses.
WR Jefferson caught 10 catches for 126 yards,
Texans 26, Titans 0
Tennessee is 0-4 SU/ATS, losing by 8-14-21-26 points.
Titans have three TD’s, 10 FG’s on their 44 drives.
Tennessee is 3-12 ATS in last 15 games as an underdog.
Texans outgained Tennessee, 353-175.
Texans led this game 6-0 at halftime.
This was Houston’s first shutout since 2010.
Houston was 6-15 on third down, Tennessee 2-11.
Texans’ first four drives of 2nd half: 31 plays, 190 yards, 20 points.
Falcons 34, Commanders 27
QB Penix was 20-26/313 passing, with two TD’s.
Falcons’ first three drives: 28 plays, 181 yards, 17 points.
Atlanta led 17-10 at halftime.
Falcons outgained Washington, 435-294
Falcons were 6-12 on third down, Commanders 1-8.
Washington is 0-2 on road, losing 27-18/34-37.
In its wins, Commanders ran ball for 220-201 yards.
Its losses, Commanders ran 51-147 yards.
Bills 31, Saints 19
Saints’ first nine drives ended in Buffalo territory.
Bills led by only 14-10 at halftime.
Buffalo won its first four games,. scoring 41-30-31-31 points.
Last 3+ years, Bills are 3-8-1 ATS as a double digit favorite.
Saints lost first four games, 20-13/26-21/44-13/31-19.
Since 2018, Saints are 19-9-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Rattler is 0-10 as an NFL starting QB.
New Orleans has been outscored 85-33 in first half of games.
Lions 34, Browns 10
Detroit led this game 20-7 at halftime.
Lions scored 52-38-34 points in their last three games.
Lions are 16-8 ATS last 24 games as a home favorite.
Detroit is 15-7 ATS in last 22 games vs AFC teams
Browns scored 16-17-13-10 points in their four games.
Cleveland is minus-6 in turnovers this year.
Browns are 6-15-1 ATS last 22 games coming off a win.
Browns allowed only 277 yards, most they’ve given up this year.
Patriots 42, Panthers 13
Down 6-0, Patriots ran a punt back 87 yards for a TD.
Patriots also ran a punt back 61 yards to set up another TD.
NE’s first four drives: 21 plays, 151 yards, 21 points.
Patriots scored 33-42 points in wins, 13-14 points in losses.
Carolina drove 76 yards for a TD on first drive.
Carolina’s next five drives: 30 plays, 93 yards, no points.
Panthers are 6-14-1 ATS last 21 games as a road underdog.
Carolina is 7-15 ATS in last 22 games vs AFC opponents.
— Playoff picture with postseason starting Tuesday:
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Padres, Reds
AL: Blue Jays, Guardians, Mariners. Wild Cards: New York, Red Sox, Tigers
2025 MLB playoffs: Ranking the starting pitching staffs and bullpens of all 12 postseason teams
While playoff schedules give way to shifting pitcher roles, the arms remain the same
We have our field of 12 Major League Baseball playoff teams for the 2025 battle for the World Series trophy. If the regular season was any indication, we're in for an incredibly chaotic postseason, one which hopefully includes our first World Series Game 7 since 2019. First things first, though, we need to dive in and rank the 12 pitching staffs because ranking things is fun. Keep in mind that teams' regular season five-man rotations won't be intact for the playoffs, and some of those starters will be pitching out of the bullpen. Others won't make the roster at all. Also, there's so much variance in here that we could jumble them up and it wouldn't even seem bad.12. Toronto Blue Jays
The rotation has the potential to be a major weakness here. Kevin Gausman looked great for a stretch but then was bad in his last two outings. Shane Bieber has been pretty good but certainly not dominant or even great. Max Scherzer has fallen apart. José Berríos probably isn't to be trusted. Is the rookie Trey Yesavage ready?They have a shaky bullpen, too.
11. Detroit Tigers
Tarik Skubal does a lot of heavy lifting here, but he's only one man. Even with the AL ERA leader on staff, the Tigers ranked 16th in ERA this season. Jack Flaherty isn't anywhere close to a safe bet. Injuries to Jackson Jobe and Reese Olson crushed their depth and Casey Mize ha a 5.54 ERA in his last 13 starts (though he was a bit better in September). The bullpen was bad in June, terrible in July, pretty good in August and bad in September. That doesn't inspire much confidence moving toward October.10. New York Yankees
The Yankees have had so many bullpen issues this season that we cannot expect them all to go away for the playoffs. I do think that you could squint your way to a prediction that some combination of David Bednar, Luke Weaver, Devin Williams, Fernando Cruz and Camilo Doval will have a dominant postseason and it could well come to fruition. They could also totally fall apart.The rotation should be good. Max Fried is back on track and Carlos Rodón had a very good year. Luis Gil and Cam Schlittler have shown enough to make me believe they could be a nice No. 3 and 4, too.
There have just been far too many bullpen issues.
9. Cincinnati Reds
There's a case to be made that the Reds could ride dominant starts from Hunter Greene, Andrew Abbott and Nick Lodolo to an unlikely, deep playoff run. Lodolo is inconsistent and might have a groin injury while Abbott was subpar in three of his last five starts. The back end of the bullpen is really good with Emilio Pagán and Tony Santillan, but depth isn't as good and is worrisome. Still, it's possible I have the Reds underranked and my concerns with Lodolo and Abbott will prove to be misguided.8. Chicago Cubs
The Cade Horton injury is very concerning. The rookie had catapulted himself into position to be the postseason ace. Maybe he'll be back by the NLCS, if the Cubs even make it there. Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon could prove to be a very nice three-man rotation for the Wild Card Series, but there are questions. Boyd might've hit a wall in the second half, posting a 5.51 ERA in his last nine starts. Imanaga gives up so many fly balls that if he's in an environment conducive to home runs (if the wind is blowing out in Wrigley, for example), he runs into trouble. The bullpen has been very hot-and-cold this season, though it seems like Craig Counsell has settled into a good formula late in the game with Brad Keller and Andrew Kittredge leading the way. Like so many teams on this list, it isn't difficult to envision an excellent or awful postseason from this group.7. Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers had the second-best ERA in baseball this season and the best mark among playoff teams. They've run into issues, though. The injuries to José Quintana and Brandon Woodruff hurt the rotation and rookie Jacob Misiorowski had a 6.06 ERA in his last eight outings, which are becoming shorter and shorter. The bullpen is excellent and will likely continue to be, but the rotation after ace Freddy Peralta is full of questions.
6. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers ranked 17th in staff ERA this season. Moving to a postseason rotation actually looks pretty promising for them though. They have six starting pitchers (Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw and Emmet Sheehan). They can use three or four of them in their playoff rotation and send the rest to the bullpen, which is where the Dodgers were burned so frequently this season.We cannot, though, be certain that some of these starters will be great in relief. It's an unknown. There's potential for everything to click and the Dodgers to have the best pitching staff in the postseason, but those bullpen warts cannot be ignored.
5. Boston Red Sox
Garrett Crochet is an elite-tier ace while Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito are capable of being very good mid-rotation guys. How good does rookie lefty Connelly Early look? X-factor? He has that feel.
In the bullpen, 37-year-old closer Aroldis Chapman had a career year. Garrett Whitlock is one of the best setup men in baseball and there's good depth. The Red Sox had the second-best bullpen ERA in all of baseball this season and that takes on heightened importance in the playoffs.
4. Seattle Mariners
Again, the range of variance is large here. Bryan Woo is reliable, but Luis Castillo, George Kirby and Logan Gilbert have all been inconsistent this season. Gilbert had a 2.52 ERA in his last seven starts, Castillo was great in his last four and Kirby was great in his last three. If this foursome pitches to its ceiling, the Mariners will probably win the World Series. There's an awful lot of them not pitching to their potential this season, though, so will the good times run out?The bullpen isn't as deep as you'd like, but Matt Brash, Eduard Bazardo and closer Andrés Muñoz form a great back-end trio.
3. Philadelphia Phillies
I'd likely have the Phillies first here if Zack Wheeler didn't go down with a season-ending injury. Still, it's a quality group. Cristopher Sánchez is going to finish second in NL Cy Young voting. Ranger Suárez was rocky to finish the season, but he's capable of being one of the best No. 2 starters in the playoffs. Jesús Luzardo struck out 216 this season. Walker Buehler's been great since joining the Phillies. Did Aaron Nola finally find himself in his last start? One of these five can help the bullpen.Jhoan Duran is a beast at closer with Matt Strahm being a great setup man. The depth isn't great, but in the playoffs that isn't as much of a concern as the regular season.
2. San Diego Padres
Though they've lost Jason Adam to injury, the Padres have a stellar bullpen. Robert Suarez and Mason Miller at the back end is a deadly combo while Adrian Morejon is also amazing and Jeremiah Estrada is a mega bat-misser (108 K in 73 IP).
The rotation has big upside now with Michael King back from injury, Nick Pivetta having his career year and Dylan Cease's monster potential. Cease had an off year for the most part, but he did pitch to a 3.12 ERA in his last five starts, so he's trending in the right direction.
1. Cleveland Guardians
The team with the worst offense in the playoffs also has the best pitching staff despite having traded away Bieber and having lost Emmanuel Clase to a gambling investigation. The Guardians have posted a sparkling 2.61 ERA in September with Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee and rookie Parker Messick throwing like a trio of aces down the stretch. Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis and Erik Sabrowski have really locked things down at the back end of the bullpen, too.Tuesday’s 6-pack:
Week 5 NFL trends:
— 49ers @ LA Rams (-5.5)
— Vikings (-3.5) vs Browns (@ London)
— Texans @ Baltimore (-3.5)
— Giants @ New Orleans (-1.5)
— Broncos @ Philadelphia (-4.5)
— Cowboys (-2.5) @ Jets
Quote of the Day
“I believe Carlos (Mendoza) has all the same traits and assets that I believed [he had] when we hired him two years ago. And I think over the course of his tenure here, he has demonstrated that. We had a tough year this year. There’s no question. We are all disappointed. We were all frustrated — Mendy, as much or more than anybody else. But I still believe he’s a very good manager, and I think he’s going to demonstrate that.”
Mets’ general manager David Stearns
Tuesday’s quiz
In the history of the New York Jets, who has thrown for the most yards?
Monday’s quiz
Matthew Stafford played his college football at Georgia.
Sunday’s quiz
Milwaukee Brewers have played in one World Series; it against the Cardinals, in 1982.
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Jets ran ball for 197 yards, but had 13 penalties for 101 yards.
Jets lost first four games, giving up 34-30-29-27 points.
Only one of their four losses was by more than six points.
Jets are 3-12-1 ATS last 16 AFC East road games.
Miami’s first five drives: 42 plays, 235 yards, 24 points.
Under McDaniel, Miami is 13-8-2 ATS as a home favorite.
Dolphins won 10 of last 12 series games.
Jets are 0-10 SU/1-6-3 ATS in last nine visits to Miami.
— Broncos 28, Bengals 3
Broncos dominated game, outgaining Cincy 512-159.
Denver is 2-0 at home; they didn’t allow a TD either game.
JK Dobbins ran ball 16 times for 101 yards.
Bo Nix threw for 326 yards, two TD’s.
Zac Taylor is 45-32-1 SU when Joe Burrow plays, 8-24 when he doesn’t.
In four games, Bengals have run ball 76 times for only 200 yards.
Denver was 8-14 on third down, Bengals 2-11.
AFC North teams are 5-7 ATS in non-divisional games.
— Future Hall of Famer Bruce Bochy will not return as manager of the Texas Rangers; he won the World Series with Texas in 2023, went 78-84/81-81 the last two years. Texas had an awful lot of injuries this past year.
Overall, Bochy has won four World Series titles, three with the Giants.
— Speaking of the Giants, they fired Bob Melvin Monday, a few weeks after they extended his contract thru next year. Giants went 81-81 this year, but new GM Buster Posey didn’t hire him. Lot of times GM’s want to hire “their guy” as manager.
A 3-time Manager of the Year who won the award in both leagues, Melvin has a career regular-season record of 1,678-1,588 with 8 postseason appearances for five different teams. Melvin made the playoffs six times in 10 years with the A’s; he is a very good manager.
— Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli after they went 70-92 this year, while the team was going a tumultuous season in the front office, owner-wise. Baldelli made the playoffs three times in seven seasons managing the Twins.
— How the five biggest baseball payrolls made out this season:
$350,300,236- Dodgers won NL West
$342,377,486- Mets went 83-79, missed the playoffs
$300,187,616- Bronx is #1 Wild Card in AL
$290,286,320- Phillies won NL East
$255,380,936- Blue Jays won AL East
— How the five smallest baseball payrolls made out this season:
$67,950,708- Marlins went 79-83, 41-40 on the road
$78,824,978- White Sox went 60-102, 19 games better than last year.
$79,118,043- A’s went 76-86, seven games better than last year.
$84,423,338- Pirates went 71-91; they were 44-37 at home.
$87,629,788- Rays went 77-85 playing home games on a minor league field.
— Famous birthdays, September 30th:
Angie Dickinson, 94
Dave Magadan, 63
Eric Piatkowski, 55
Jenna Elfman, 54
Jamal Anderson, 53
Kenley Jansen, 38
Aaron Holiday, 29
Jesus Luzardo, 28
— After the Jaguars upset San Francisco 26-21 Sunday, 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh accused Jacksonville and its head coach, Liam Coen, of using a sign-stealing system.
In the week leading up to the game, Saleh claimed that Coen and the Jaguars use an “advanced” legal sign-stealing system while speaking with reporters.
After Sunday’s win, all Coen said was; “Not a big deal. We’ll keep that between us.”
— Arkansas Razorbacks fired football coach Sam Pittman Monday, named Bobby Petrino their interim coach. Arkansas was 32-34 under Pittman, losing their last three games, including a loss to Memphis when the Razorbacks blew an 18-point lead.
Petrino is 119-56 as a college coach; he was Lamar Jackson’s coach at Louisville. He also was 34-17 as coach of Arkansas, back from 2008-11.
— Weird college football stat: Under Lincoln Riley, USC is 0-12 ATS as a road favorite, in games not played in California.
— Houston Astros missed the baseball playoffs this year for the first time since 2016.
— Baseball is a long season, lot of ups and downs:
Cleveland Guardians made the playoffs, despite a 10-game losing streak from June 26-July 6.
— Detroit Tigers also made the playoffs.
From July 9th-26th, Tigers went 1-12…..from September 16-24, they went 0-8.
— Mets had a lot of expectations this year with such a big payroll- that put a lot of pressure on them, and they wound up missing the playoffs, losing 2 of 3 games in Miami over the weekend. Mets finished 83-79.
Mets were 45-25 on June 13th; rest of the season, they went 38-54.
After Sunday’s win, Miami’s team had a team picture taken in front of their dugout, like they were celebrating something. Marlins finished 79-83, going over their season over/under win total by 15.5 games. They had a very good season.
Week 5 NFL trends:
— 49ers @ LA Rams (-5.5)
— Vikings (-3.5) vs Browns (@ London)
— Texans @ Baltimore (-3.5)
— Giants @ New Orleans (-1.5)
— Broncos @ Philadelphia (-4.5)
— Cowboys (-2.5) @ Jets
Quote of the Day
“I believe Carlos (Mendoza) has all the same traits and assets that I believed [he had] when we hired him two years ago. And I think over the course of his tenure here, he has demonstrated that. We had a tough year this year. There’s no question. We are all disappointed. We were all frustrated — Mendy, as much or more than anybody else. But I still believe he’s a very good manager, and I think he’s going to demonstrate that.”
Mets’ general manager David Stearns
Tuesday’s quiz
In the history of the New York Jets, who has thrown for the most yards?
Monday’s quiz
Matthew Stafford played his college football at Georgia.
Sunday’s quiz
Milwaukee Brewers have played in one World Series; it against the Cardinals, in 1982.
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Tuesday’s Den: Nobody asked me, but……..
— Dolphins 27, Jets 21Jets ran ball for 197 yards, but had 13 penalties for 101 yards.
Jets lost first four games, giving up 34-30-29-27 points.
Only one of their four losses was by more than six points.
Jets are 3-12-1 ATS last 16 AFC East road games.
Miami’s first five drives: 42 plays, 235 yards, 24 points.
Under McDaniel, Miami is 13-8-2 ATS as a home favorite.
Dolphins won 10 of last 12 series games.
Jets are 0-10 SU/1-6-3 ATS in last nine visits to Miami.
— Broncos 28, Bengals 3
Broncos dominated game, outgaining Cincy 512-159.
Denver is 2-0 at home; they didn’t allow a TD either game.
JK Dobbins ran ball 16 times for 101 yards.
Bo Nix threw for 326 yards, two TD’s.
Zac Taylor is 45-32-1 SU when Joe Burrow plays, 8-24 when he doesn’t.
In four games, Bengals have run ball 76 times for only 200 yards.
Denver was 8-14 on third down, Bengals 2-11.
AFC North teams are 5-7 ATS in non-divisional games.
— Future Hall of Famer Bruce Bochy will not return as manager of the Texas Rangers; he won the World Series with Texas in 2023, went 78-84/81-81 the last two years. Texas had an awful lot of injuries this past year.
Overall, Bochy has won four World Series titles, three with the Giants.
— Speaking of the Giants, they fired Bob Melvin Monday, a few weeks after they extended his contract thru next year. Giants went 81-81 this year, but new GM Buster Posey didn’t hire him. Lot of times GM’s want to hire “their guy” as manager.
A 3-time Manager of the Year who won the award in both leagues, Melvin has a career regular-season record of 1,678-1,588 with 8 postseason appearances for five different teams. Melvin made the playoffs six times in 10 years with the A’s; he is a very good manager.
— Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli after they went 70-92 this year, while the team was going a tumultuous season in the front office, owner-wise. Baldelli made the playoffs three times in seven seasons managing the Twins.
— How the five biggest baseball payrolls made out this season:
$350,300,236- Dodgers won NL West
$342,377,486- Mets went 83-79, missed the playoffs
$300,187,616- Bronx is #1 Wild Card in AL
$290,286,320- Phillies won NL East
$255,380,936- Blue Jays won AL East
— How the five smallest baseball payrolls made out this season:
$67,950,708- Marlins went 79-83, 41-40 on the road
$78,824,978- White Sox went 60-102, 19 games better than last year.
$79,118,043- A’s went 76-86, seven games better than last year.
$84,423,338- Pirates went 71-91; they were 44-37 at home.
$87,629,788- Rays went 77-85 playing home games on a minor league field.
— Famous birthdays, September 30th:
Angie Dickinson, 94
Dave Magadan, 63
Eric Piatkowski, 55
Jenna Elfman, 54
Jamal Anderson, 53
Kenley Jansen, 38
Aaron Holiday, 29
Jesus Luzardo, 28
— After the Jaguars upset San Francisco 26-21 Sunday, 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh accused Jacksonville and its head coach, Liam Coen, of using a sign-stealing system.
In the week leading up to the game, Saleh claimed that Coen and the Jaguars use an “advanced” legal sign-stealing system while speaking with reporters.
After Sunday’s win, all Coen said was; “Not a big deal. We’ll keep that between us.”
— Arkansas Razorbacks fired football coach Sam Pittman Monday, named Bobby Petrino their interim coach. Arkansas was 32-34 under Pittman, losing their last three games, including a loss to Memphis when the Razorbacks blew an 18-point lead.
Petrino is 119-56 as a college coach; he was Lamar Jackson’s coach at Louisville. He also was 34-17 as coach of Arkansas, back from 2008-11.
— Weird college football stat: Under Lincoln Riley, USC is 0-12 ATS as a road favorite, in games not played in California.
— Houston Astros missed the baseball playoffs this year for the first time since 2016.
— Baseball is a long season, lot of ups and downs:
Cleveland Guardians made the playoffs, despite a 10-game losing streak from June 26-July 6.
— Detroit Tigers also made the playoffs.
From July 9th-26th, Tigers went 1-12…..from September 16-24, they went 0-8.
— Mets had a lot of expectations this year with such a big payroll- that put a lot of pressure on them, and they wound up missing the playoffs, losing 2 of 3 games in Miami over the weekend. Mets finished 83-79.
Mets were 45-25 on June 13th; rest of the season, they went 38-54.
After Sunday’s win, Miami’s team had a team picture taken in front of their dugout, like they were celebrating something. Marlins finished 79-83, going over their season over/under win total by 15.5 games. They had a very good season.
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Detroit VS Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games.
Detroit is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games.
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cleveland's last 19 games.
Cleveland is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games against Detroit.
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home.
San Diego VS Chicago
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games.
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division division.
San Diego is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games played in September.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 6 games.
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago Cubs' last 20 games against San Diego.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago Cubs' last 5 games at home.
Boston VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games.
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games against NY Yankees.
Boston is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees' last 10 games.
NY Yankees is 8-0 SU in its last 8 games.
NY Yankees is 7-0 SU in its last 7 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees' last 7 games when playing at home against Boston.
Cincinnati VS Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games.
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games.
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games against LA Dodgers.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road.
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers' last 8 games against Cincinnati.
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
LA Dodgers is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati.
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Detroit VS Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games.
Detroit is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games.
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cleveland's last 19 games.
Cleveland is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games against Detroit.
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home.
San Diego VS Chicago
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games.
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division division.
San Diego is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games played in September.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 6 games.
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago Cubs' last 20 games against San Diego.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago Cubs' last 5 games at home.
Boston VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games.
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games against NY Yankees.
Boston is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees' last 10 games.
NY Yankees is 8-0 SU in its last 8 games.
NY Yankees is 7-0 SU in its last 7 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees' last 7 games when playing at home against Boston.
Cincinnati VS Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games.
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games.
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games against LA Dodgers.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road.
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers' last 8 games against Cincinnati.
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
LA Dodgers is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati.
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Tuesday, September 30
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
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| DET at CLE | 01:08 PM | CLE +140 O 6.0 | +500 +500 |
| SD at CHC | 03:08 PM | SD +110 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at NYY | 06:08 PM | BOS +115 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| CIN at LAD | 09:08 PM | CIN +170 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
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Wednesday’s 6-pack:
Most receiving yards in NFL, Week 4:
170— Puka Nucua, Rams
134— George Pickens,
126— Justin Jefferson, Vikings
126— DK Metcalf, Steelers
114— Jordan Addison, Vikings
110—Drake London, Falcons
Quote of the Day
“It’s a challenge that it doesn’t matter how difficult it is, no one [outside the building] really cares. You have to find a way to get yourself to continue to get better, like all teams, for you to stay in the win column.”
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel
Wednesday’s quiz
When was the last time the World Series went to seven games?
Tuesday’s quiz
In the history of the New York Jets, Joe Namath has thrown for the most yards.
Monday’s quiz
Matthew Stafford played his college football at Georgia.
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Cleveland had tying run on third, no one out in 9th inning, but didn’t score.
Tarik Skubal struck out 14 guys in 7 IP, throwing 107 pitches.
Zach McKinstry knocked the game-winning run in with a sac bunt in 7th inning.
— Cubs 3, Padres 1
Chicago’s bullpen got 14 outs, didn’t allow a baserunner.
Suzuki/Kelly hit back/back home runs in fifth inning.
Top three hitters in San Diego’s lineup were a combined 0-11.
— Red Sox 3, Bronx 1
Yoshida’s 7th inning pinch-hit single was a game-winner.
Max Fried got 19 outs, didn’t allow a run.
New York’s bullpen gave up three runs in 2.2 IP.
Bronx had bases loaded, none out in 9th inning, but didn’t score.
— Dodgers 10, Reds 5
Hernandez, Ohtani both homered twice for the Dodgers.
Pitching in his hometown, Reds P Greene gave up 5 runs in three IP
Blake Snell allowed four hits in seven IP.
— Since the current best-of-three Wild Card series began in 2022, road teams have won 8 of 12 series including three of four last year.
How big is Game 1? The winner of Game 1 has won all 12 series, 10 of those in a 2-game sweep.
— Toronto Blue Jays have a bye this week; they’re hosting intrasquad games at Rogers Centre this week, to keep their players sharp. Fans can attend for $10.
First pitch is 4:00, with gates opening at 3:15. Games “will be four to five innings and structured as informal scrimmages, featuring players from the Blue Jays and AAA Buffalo Bisons”
— Angels parted ways Tuesday with manager Ron Washington, interim manager Ray Montgomery. 73-year old Washington was 99-137 managing the Angels; he had health issues this year and missed most of the season.
— Giants’ SS Willie Adames hit 30 home runs this year, the first player to hit 30 homers in one season for San Francisco since Barry Bonds, in 2004.
— Famous birthdays, October 1st
Julie Andrews, 90
Rod Carew, 80
Mark McGwire, 62
Zach Galifianakis, 56
Matt Cain, 41
Brie Larson, 36
Dustin Hopkins, 35
Robbie Ray, 34
Xander Bogaerts, 33
Cedric Mullins, 31
Otto Lopez, 27
Jordan Whittington, 25
— College football conference ATS trends:
American- Home teams 1-7 ATS in conference play.
ACC- Non-conference home favorites are 6-11 ATS
Big 18- Underdogs are 9-4 ATS in conference games.
Big X- Home favorites are 6-3 ATS in conference games.
C-USA- Home teams are 6-3 ATS in non-conference games.
MAC- Home teams are 5-0 ATS in conference games.
Mountain West- Teams are 21-10 ATS in non-conference games.
SEC- Underdogs are 8-4 ATS in conference games.
Sun Belt- Home teams are 4-1 ATS in conference games.
— NFL divisional ATS trends:
AFC East- home teams 1-3 ATS in divisional games.
AFC North- teams are 4-8 ATS in non-divisional games.
AFC South- teams are 5-5 ATS in non-divisional games.
AFC West- teams are 5-5 ATS in non-divisional games.
NFC East- teams are 6-4 ATS in non-divisional games.
NFC North- home teams are 4-1 ATS in non-divisional games.
NFC South- home teams are 1-4 ATS in non-divisional games.
NFC West- teams are 7-3 ATS in non-divisional games.
— Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill dislocated his left knee Monday night, is out for the rest of this year and maybe longer- he’ll need multiple surgeries.
— There is a survivor pool at the Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas that has over 12,000 entries; this past week, 784 people got knocked out when the Chargers lost to the Giants.
— Sunday was Davante Adams’ 64th career game with 50+ receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.
That is 5th-most in the last 25 years, behind:
73- Larry Fitzgerald
69- Antonio Gates
68- Terrell Owens
66- Mike Evans
— Tampa Bay kicker Chase McLaughlin kicked a 65-yard field goal, the longest outdoor field goal in NFL history.
— Random trivia: Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Germany, one of which was in the 200-meter sprint, where he set a new Olympic record.
The person who won the silver medal in the 200-meter sprint was Matthew Robinson, who also broke the Olympic record in that race. He had a younger brother who was became a lot more famous, baseball player Jackie Robinson.
Most receiving yards in NFL, Week 4:
170— Puka Nucua, Rams
134— George Pickens,
126— Justin Jefferson, Vikings
126— DK Metcalf, Steelers
114— Jordan Addison, Vikings
110—Drake London, Falcons
Quote of the Day
“It’s a challenge that it doesn’t matter how difficult it is, no one [outside the building] really cares. You have to find a way to get yourself to continue to get better, like all teams, for you to stay in the win column.”
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel
Wednesday’s quiz
When was the last time the World Series went to seven games?
Tuesday’s quiz
In the history of the New York Jets, Joe Namath has thrown for the most yards.
Monday’s quiz
Matthew Stafford played his college football at Georgia.
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Wednesday’s Den: Mid-week musings…….
— Tigers 2, Guardians 1Cleveland had tying run on third, no one out in 9th inning, but didn’t score.
Tarik Skubal struck out 14 guys in 7 IP, throwing 107 pitches.
Zach McKinstry knocked the game-winning run in with a sac bunt in 7th inning.
— Cubs 3, Padres 1
Chicago’s bullpen got 14 outs, didn’t allow a baserunner.
Suzuki/Kelly hit back/back home runs in fifth inning.
Top three hitters in San Diego’s lineup were a combined 0-11.
— Red Sox 3, Bronx 1
Yoshida’s 7th inning pinch-hit single was a game-winner.
Max Fried got 19 outs, didn’t allow a run.
New York’s bullpen gave up three runs in 2.2 IP.
Bronx had bases loaded, none out in 9th inning, but didn’t score.
— Dodgers 10, Reds 5
Hernandez, Ohtani both homered twice for the Dodgers.
Pitching in his hometown, Reds P Greene gave up 5 runs in three IP
Blake Snell allowed four hits in seven IP.
— Since the current best-of-three Wild Card series began in 2022, road teams have won 8 of 12 series including three of four last year.
How big is Game 1? The winner of Game 1 has won all 12 series, 10 of those in a 2-game sweep.
— Toronto Blue Jays have a bye this week; they’re hosting intrasquad games at Rogers Centre this week, to keep their players sharp. Fans can attend for $10.
First pitch is 4:00, with gates opening at 3:15. Games “will be four to five innings and structured as informal scrimmages, featuring players from the Blue Jays and AAA Buffalo Bisons”
— Angels parted ways Tuesday with manager Ron Washington, interim manager Ray Montgomery. 73-year old Washington was 99-137 managing the Angels; he had health issues this year and missed most of the season.
— Giants’ SS Willie Adames hit 30 home runs this year, the first player to hit 30 homers in one season for San Francisco since Barry Bonds, in 2004.
— Famous birthdays, October 1st
Julie Andrews, 90
Rod Carew, 80
Mark McGwire, 62
Zach Galifianakis, 56
Matt Cain, 41
Brie Larson, 36
Dustin Hopkins, 35
Robbie Ray, 34
Xander Bogaerts, 33
Cedric Mullins, 31
Otto Lopez, 27
Jordan Whittington, 25
— College football conference ATS trends:
American- Home teams 1-7 ATS in conference play.
ACC- Non-conference home favorites are 6-11 ATS
Big 18- Underdogs are 9-4 ATS in conference games.
Big X- Home favorites are 6-3 ATS in conference games.
C-USA- Home teams are 6-3 ATS in non-conference games.
MAC- Home teams are 5-0 ATS in conference games.
Mountain West- Teams are 21-10 ATS in non-conference games.
SEC- Underdogs are 8-4 ATS in conference games.
Sun Belt- Home teams are 4-1 ATS in conference games.
— NFL divisional ATS trends:
AFC East- home teams 1-3 ATS in divisional games.
AFC North- teams are 4-8 ATS in non-divisional games.
AFC South- teams are 5-5 ATS in non-divisional games.
AFC West- teams are 5-5 ATS in non-divisional games.
NFC East- teams are 6-4 ATS in non-divisional games.
NFC North- home teams are 4-1 ATS in non-divisional games.
NFC South- home teams are 1-4 ATS in non-divisional games.
NFC West- teams are 7-3 ATS in non-divisional games.
— Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill dislocated his left knee Monday night, is out for the rest of this year and maybe longer- he’ll need multiple surgeries.
— There is a survivor pool at the Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas that has over 12,000 entries; this past week, 784 people got knocked out when the Chargers lost to the Giants.
— Sunday was Davante Adams’ 64th career game with 50+ receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.
That is 5th-most in the last 25 years, behind:
73- Larry Fitzgerald
69- Antonio Gates
68- Terrell Owens
66- Mike Evans
— Tampa Bay kicker Chase McLaughlin kicked a 65-yard field goal, the longest outdoor field goal in NFL history.
— Random trivia: Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Germany, one of which was in the 200-meter sprint, where he set a new Olympic record.
The person who won the silver medal in the 200-meter sprint was Matthew Robinson, who also broke the Olympic record in that race. He had a younger brother who was became a lot more famous, baseball player Jackie Robinson.
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Detroit VS Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 6 games.
Detroit is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games.
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cleveland's last 20 games.
Cleveland is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games against Detroit.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 13 games at home.
San Diego VS Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games.
San Diego is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road.
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago Cubs.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 7 games.
Chicago Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago Cubs' last 18 games against San Diego.
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Boston VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games.
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
Boston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games against NY Yankees.
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees' last 11 games.
NY Yankees is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games.
NY Yankees is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home.
NY Yankees is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston.
Cincinnati VS Los Angeles
Cincinnati is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games.
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games against LA Dodgers.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road.
Cincinnati is 0-7 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers.
LA Dodgers is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers' last 12 games against Cincinnati.
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home.
LA Dodgers is 7-0 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati.
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Detroit VS Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 6 games.
Detroit is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games.
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cleveland's last 20 games.
Cleveland is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games against Detroit.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 13 games at home.
San Diego VS Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games.
San Diego is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road.
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago Cubs.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 7 games.
Chicago Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago Cubs' last 18 games against San Diego.
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Boston VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games.
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
Boston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games against NY Yankees.
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees' last 11 games.
NY Yankees is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games.
NY Yankees is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home.
NY Yankees is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston.
Cincinnati VS Los Angeles
Cincinnati is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games.
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games against LA Dodgers.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road.
Cincinnati is 0-7 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers.
LA Dodgers is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers' last 12 games against Cincinnati.
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home.
LA Dodgers is 7-0 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati.
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Wednesday, October 1
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DET at CLE | 01:08 PM | CLE -135 O 6.5 | +500 +500 |
| SD at CHC | 03:08 PM | SD -110 U 6.5 | +500 +500 |
| BOS at NYY | 06:08 PM | BOS +150 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| CIN at LAD | 09:08 PM | CIN +230 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
