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[RAYMOND]

BEGINNING MONDAY JUNE 2

Pittsburgh at San Diego (3) 2nd, 3rd, 4th
We?ve noted how the Padres can?t hit, but they do own a 5-3 record vs. lefties (+$235) and it?s hard to resist going against the Pirates and that dreadful 6-18 record outside of PNC Park (-$785). None of the southpaws in the Pittsburgh rotation give us cause for concern pitching at Petco Park. PREFERRED: Padres vs. lefthanders.

Boston at Cleveland (3) 2nd, 3rd, 4th
The Red Sox are sinking like a stone (0-10, -$1210 last 10 days), trailing in the AL East by a full 8 games on Memorial Day. The Indians don?t warrant much excitement, but they?ve averaged 4.9 runs per game vs. righthanders, and no one of the Boston pitching staff is performing well. PREFERRED: Indians vs. righthanders.

Tampa Bay at Miami (2) 2nd, 3rd
Miami at Tampa Bay (2) 4th, 5th
Who would have guessed that Miami would be over .500 and within striking distance of first place in the NL East, and that Tampa would be well under .500 at this point? The Rays have lost money in all settings (-$1065 overall) so take a shot vs. their lefthanders, at least one of whom should be on the mound during these four contests (Miami 10-4, +$665 vs. southpaws). PREFERRED: Marlins vs. lefthanders.

Minnesota at Milwaukee (2) 2nd, 3rd
Milwaukee at Minnesota (2) 4th, 5th
Both these teams were expected to lose again in 2014, but so far both are among MLB?s most profitable clubs (Brewers +$955, Twins +$715 so far). Lots of uncertainty with this matchup, so we prefer to steer clear for now. PREFERRED: None.
Kansas City at St. Louis (2) 2nd, 3rd

St. Louis at Kansas City (2) 4th, 5th
The Cardinals are playing better overall, but their offense is averaging just 3.9 runs per game and they are in the red vs. lefthanders so far (-$415). We?ll try our luck with a pair of KC southpaws who are both likely to take turns in this series. PREFERRED: J. Vargas/Duffy.

Chicago W. Sox at L.A. Dodgers (3) 2nd, 3rd, 4th
The Dodgers are 4-1 in their inter-league games at this point (+$295) and they have a tremendous pitching edge over Chicago (LA 3.50 ERA, White Sox 4.67). But avoid the home team?s lefties, given the visitor?s impressive 5.4 runs per game average against southpaws. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the White Sox.

Seattle at N.Y. Yankees (1) 2nd
The way the schedule sets up, it appears that Felix Hernandez will be on the mound for this make-up game in the Bronx. He?s looked outstanding as always (2.75 ERA in 11 starts) and New York is only 6-12 (-$1095) vs. righties at night. PREFERRED: F. Hernandez.

BEGINNING TUESDAY JUNE 3

Philadelphia at Washington (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
Despite a rash of injuries the Nationals have a distinct advantage in pitching (3.23 team ERA vs. 4.16 for the Phillies). Righties Jordan Zimmermann (3.95) and Stephen Strasburg (3.43) are both worth a shot, given the visitor?s poor showing in that situation (-$400 so far). PREFERRED: Zimmermann/Strasburg.

San Francisco at Cincinnati (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Reds are only 3-7 vs. lefthanders this year (-$425) and they will have their hands full against Bradley Bumgarner (3.15), who?s expected to see action here. PREFERRED: Bumgarner.
N.Y. Mets at Chicago Cubs (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Mets have been a solid money-maker outside of CitiField the past couple of seasons (+$390 in 2014) and their righties should handle the Cubs without difficulty (Chicago -$1145 in that situation, with 3.5 runs per game). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Cubs.

Arizona at Colorado (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Rockies have already taken 4 of 6 in head to head play (+$200) and they check in with a 13-3 record in night games here at Coors Field (+$920 with 6.8 runs per game). All three games in this series are evening affairs. PREFERRED: Rockies in all games.

Oakland at N.Y. Yankees (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Athletics continue to get outstanding pitching (2.90 team ERA) and they?ve been a tremendous moneymaker on the road so far (+$700). The Yankees have performed poorly vs. righthanders in night games (-$1095) so we?ll approach this series accordingly. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Yankees in night games.

Toronto at Detroit (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
It looks like Mark Buehrle will miss this series, and that means the Tigers will face at least two righthanders. They?ve fared poorly in that situation here at Comerica (-$630) while Toronto has posted fat profits in night games outside of Rogers Centre (+$760). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Tigers.

Baltimore at Texas (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Rangers have been scoring lots of runs, but the Orioles look like a solid visiting underdog here at Arlington. They are 11-4 in road games at night (+$1000), averaging 5.3 runs per game in those contests. Good chance to score a fat profit if the visitor takes 2 out of 3. PREFERRED: Orioles in all games.

L.A. Angels at Houston (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Angels have taken 5 of 7 from the hapless Astros, but high prices at Anaheim have limited the profit. Best value here looks like CJ Wilson (3.00 ERA in 10 starts), given Houston?s 5-12 (-$540) record vs. lefthanders this season. PREFERRED: C. Wilson.

Seattle at Atlanta (2) 3rd, 4th
The Mariners are only 12-17 vs. righties (-$625) and when they venture into Turner field they?ll be up against the best pitching staff in the NL (2.89 ERA). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Mariners.

 

[travelguy1968]

BEGINNING MONDAY JUNE 2

Pittsburgh at San Diego (3) 2nd, 3rd, 4th
We?ve noted how the Padres can?t hit, but they do own a 5-3 record vs. lefties (+$235) and it?s hard to resist going against the Pirates and that dreadful 6-18 record outside of PNC Park (-$785). None of the southpaws in the Pittsburgh rotation give us cause for concern pitching at Petco Park. PREFERRED: Padres vs. lefthanders.

Boston at Cleveland (3) 2nd, 3rd, 4th
The Red Sox are sinking like a stone (0-10, -$1210 last 10 days), trailing in the AL East by a full 8 games on Memorial Day. The Indians don?t warrant much excitement, but they?ve averaged 4.9 runs per game vs. righthanders, and no one of the Boston pitching staff is performing well. PREFERRED: Indians vs. righthanders.

Tampa Bay at Miami (2) 2nd, 3rd
Miami at Tampa Bay (2) 4th, 5th
Who would have guessed that Miami would be over .500 and within striking distance of first place in the NL East, and that Tampa would be well under .500 at this point? The Rays have lost money in all settings (-$1065 overall) so take a shot vs. their lefthanders, at least one of whom should be on the mound during these four contests (Miami 10-4, +$665 vs. southpaws). PREFERRED: Marlins vs. lefthanders.

Minnesota at Milwaukee (2) 2nd, 3rd
Milwaukee at Minnesota (2) 4th, 5th
Both these teams were expected to lose again in 2014, but so far both are among MLB?s most profitable clubs (Brewers +$955, Twins +$715 so far). Lots of uncertainty with this matchup, so we prefer to steer clear for now. PREFERRED: None.
Kansas City at St. Louis (2) 2nd, 3rd

St. Louis at Kansas City (2) 4th, 5th
The Cardinals are playing better overall, but their offense is averaging just 3.9 runs per game and they are in the red vs. lefthanders so far (-$415). We?ll try our luck with a pair of KC southpaws who are both likely to take turns in this series. PREFERRED: J. Vargas/Duffy.

Chicago W. Sox at L.A. Dodgers (3) 2nd, 3rd, 4th
The Dodgers are 4-1 in their inter-league games at this point (+$295) and they have a tremendous pitching edge over Chicago (LA 3.50 ERA, White Sox 4.67). But avoid the home team?s lefties, given the visitor?s impressive 5.4 runs per game average against southpaws. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the White Sox.

Seattle at N.Y. Yankees (1) 2nd
The way the schedule sets up, it appears that Felix Hernandez will be on the mound for this make-up game in the Bronx. He?s looked outstanding as always (2.75 ERA in 11 starts) and New York is only 6-12 (-$1095) vs. righties at night. PREFERRED: F. Hernandez.

BEGINNING TUESDAY JUNE 3

Philadelphia at Washington (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
Despite a rash of injuries the Nationals have a distinct advantage in pitching (3.23 team ERA vs. 4.16 for the Phillies). Righties Jordan Zimmermann (3.95) and Stephen Strasburg (3.43) are both worth a shot, given the visitor?s poor showing in that situation (-$400 so far). PREFERRED: Zimmermann/Strasburg.

San Francisco at Cincinnati (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Reds are only 3-7 vs. lefthanders this year (-$425) and they will have their hands full against Bradley Bumgarner (3.15), who?s expected to see action here. PREFERRED: Bumgarner.
N.Y. Mets at Chicago Cubs (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Mets have been a solid money-maker outside of CitiField the past couple of seasons (+$390 in 2014) and their righties should handle the Cubs without difficulty (Chicago -$1145 in that situation, with 3.5 runs per game). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Cubs.

Arizona at Colorado (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Rockies have already taken 4 of 6 in head to head play (+$200) and they check in with a 13-3 record in night games here at Coors Field (+$920 with 6.8 runs per game). All three games in this series are evening affairs. PREFERRED: Rockies in all games.

Oakland at N.Y. Yankees (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Athletics continue to get outstanding pitching (2.90 team ERA) and they?ve been a tremendous moneymaker on the road so far (+$700). The Yankees have performed poorly vs. righthanders in night games (-$1095) so we?ll approach this series accordingly. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Yankees in night games.

Toronto at Detroit (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
It looks like Mark Buehrle will miss this series, and that means the Tigers will face at least two righthanders. They?ve fared poorly in that situation here at Comerica (-$630) while Toronto has posted fat profits in night games outside of Rogers Centre (+$760). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Tigers.

Baltimore at Texas (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Rangers have been scoring lots of runs, but the Orioles look like a solid visiting underdog here at Arlington. They are 11-4 in road games at night (+$1000), averaging 5.3 runs per game in those contests. Good chance to score a fat profit if the visitor takes 2 out of 3. PREFERRED: Orioles in all games.

L.A. Angels at Houston (3) 3rd, 4th, 5th
The Angels have taken 5 of 7 from the hapless Astros, but high prices at Anaheim have limited the profit. Best value here looks like CJ Wilson (3.00 ERA in 10 starts), given Houston?s 5-12 (-$540) record vs. lefthanders this season. PREFERRED: C. Wilson.

Seattle at Atlanta (2) 3rd, 4th
The Mariners are only 12-17 vs. righties (-$625) and when they venture into Turner field they?ll be up against the best pitching staff in the NL (2.89 ERA). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Mariners.

Great info Ray! Thanks for sharing.

 

[RAYMOND]

BEGINNING FRIDAY JUNE 6

Miami at Chicago Cubs (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
We?ve been impressed by the much improved Marlins in 2014, as they enter June playing .500 baseball despite losing their ace starter for the season. But their inability to perform away from Miami has become extreme (only 8-17, -$715) and we?ll be steering clear of them this weekend at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are languishing in last place, as usual, but they have a pair of righthanded starters who have been outstanding so far (Jason Hammel 2.78 ERA in 11 starts, Jeff Samardzija 2.54 in 12 starts). Both are expected to see action in this series. BEST BET: Hammel/Samardzija.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
The Pirates are beginning to move up in the NL Central standings after taking 7 of their last 11 (+$340) including a strong showing vs. the Dodgers in LA, during which they took 3 of 4. But Milwaukee has destroyed this team in head to head play this year (8-2, +$595) and with a 16-11 road record (+$840) we?re not inclined to go against them this weekend at PNC Park. Kyle Lohse is turning in another solid season for the Brewers (+$640, 2.60 ERA) and should fare well against a Pittsburgh team that is still having difficulty scoring runs (only 3.7 per game so far). BEST BET: Lohse.

Philadelphia at Cincinnati (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
The Phillies are stuck in last place in the NL East and it appears they may remain stuck there for the rest of the season (-$555 overall). Their team ERA is 3rd worst in the NL (3.98) and with Cliff Lee sidelined the starting rotation looks even less imposing. The Reds have issues as well, particularly on offense (.241 BA, averaging just under 3.5 runs per game), but they have some outstanding starters, most notably Johnny Cueto (1.68 ERA in 12 starts) and Alfredo Simon (+$575, 3.03 ERA in 11 starts). Both will get starts this weekend at Great American Ballpark. BEST BET: Cueto/Simon.

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
The Dodgers looked good on paper when the season began, but they?ve fallen well behind the first place Giants in the NL West as their money-losses grow (-$830 overall). They have a chance to pick up ground when they visit Coors Field to take on the fading Rockies (2-7, -$450 last 10 days, averaging just 2.9 runs per game on offense with a 5.61 ERA among starters). But Colorado has been profitable at home (+$690) and they have a couple of lefties who can really cause problems for the visitor (LA averaging just 3.0 runs per game vs. southpaws). We?ll take another look on game day. BEST BET: None.

Atlanta at Arizona (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
The Braves continue to lead in the NL West thanks to the remarkable performance of their pitching staff (2.97 ERA, best in the National League this year). The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, have the league?s worst pitching (4.47 ERA), and their record here at Chase Field is an abysmal 9-22 (-$1535). Atlanta has had some problems scoring runs against righthanders, but they are averaging a healthy 4.9 per game vs. southpaws. They?ll get a shot against Arizona?s lone southpaw Wade Miley (-$285, 4.85 ERA in 13 starts) and we like their chances in that game. BEST BET: Braves vs. Miley.

Washington at San Diego (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
The Nationals are coming off a rough patch (3-6, -$390 last 10 days) despite one of the better pitching staffs in MLB (3.19 ERA, 3rd best in the NL). They?ve been ineffective vs. righthanders, particularly in road games (-$400 with 3.7 runs per game) and they?ll be facing some good ones here at Petco Park (SD 3.27 ERA, 4th best in the league). Tyson Ross has performed exceptionally well in 12 starts for the home team (+$300, 2.85 ERA) and he?ll take his next turn this weekend vs. Washington. Looks like a solid value when he goes. BEST BET: T. Ross.

N.Y. Mets at San Francisco (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
The Mets have been a pesky road team over the past couple of season (+$615 in 2014) so they always make a tempting underdog choice in situations like this one. But how do you bring yourself to tangle with the sizzling hot Giants at this time? San Francisco is the most profitable team in baseball this year (+$1720) and their pitching staff owns a stellar 3.02 ERA, 2nd best in the league and just a shade behind Atlanta?s. We?ll tread carefully in this one, but we?re willing to lay a fat favorite price on Tim Hudson, who?s record in 10 starts ranks him among the league?s elite (+$625, 1.70 ERA). NY averages just 3.8 runs per game vs. righties. BEST BET: T. Hudson.

Oakland at Baltimore (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
The AL West is a competitive division, but the Athletics are now 13 games over .500 (+$665) and statistically they are the complete package. Their team ERA is the best in baseball (2.93 ERA) and their offense is averaging 5.2 runs per game, tops in the game as well. The Orioles are a .500 team at best, with an inferior pitching staff (4.21 ERA) and an offense that averages a full run per game less than Oakland?s. The A?s have had no difficulty winning on the road, and we believe Baltimore will be fortunate to salvage a single victory at Camden Yards this weekend. BEST BET: Athletics in all games.

Boston at Detroit (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
A week ago the Red Sox were mired in a dismal 0-10 skid, but they?ve bounced back with a seven game winning streak (+$760) and they venture into Comerica with a 6-0 road record vs. lefthanders (+$625, averaging 5.5 runs per game in that situation). The Tigers are still holding a comfortable lead in the AL Central, but they?ve been losing in recent days (4-7, -$500 with 3.2 runs per game on offense and a 6.82 ERA in their last 11). Drew Smyly has been a weak link for Detroit since joining the rotation (-$655, 4.79 ERA in 8 starts) so we?ll back the surging visitor when he takes is turn this weekend. BEST BET: Red Sox vs. Smyly.

Seattle at Tampa Bay (4) 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
If you?re Tampa Bay you know you?ve hit rock bottom when you enter the month of June with a worse record than the Houston Astros. The Rays are in a complete free-fall (-$1780) and what looked to be a promising season at the outset appears all but lost. The Mariners are unlikely to make it to the playoffs, but they?ve managed to maintain a .500 record thanks to the 2nd best pitching staff in the league (3.54 ERA). They own a 15-8 record against lefthanders (+$825) and they are likely to face at least one southpaw at Tropicana Field. No one in the Tampa Bay rotation gives us much cause for concern at this time. BEST BET: Mariners vs. lefthanders.

Cleveland at Texas (4) 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
The Rangers seem to be back on track somewhat (7-4, +$445 in their last 11, averaging 5.2 runs per game on offense) and they have a chance to prevail in this four game series, given Cleveland?s lousy performance outside Progressive Field up to this point (9-19, -$925 as visitors so far). We?d have more confidence in the Rangers were it not for their dismal pitching stats (4.29 team ERA, 3rd worst in the American League) so we?ll limit ourselves to a selection on Yu Darvish, who?s solidified his status as one of baseball?s elite righthanders (+$485, 2.06 ERA in 10 starts). BEST BET: Darvish.

N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City (4) 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
The Yankees could use a boost, and Kaufman Stadium might just provide the appropriate venue. The Royals are floundering at the moment (3-7, -$505 last 10 days, averaging 3.2 runs per game with a 6.59 ERA among starters). They?ve dropped a bundle at home (-$620 so far) and they?ll be facing a New York team that is 8-2 vs. lefties on the road (+$745) and 14-6 in day games (+$805). We expect to get opportunities to capitalize on both those tendencies this weekend. BEST BET: Yankees vs. lefthanders/Yankees in day games.

Houston at Minnesota (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
Even though the Astros have been on a hot streak (7-4, +$455 in their last 11 and are breaking dead even in terms of money winnings/losses, it?s hard to make a compelling case for them, as they rank hear the bottom of the AL statistically (.236 BA, averaging just 3.7 runs per game, 4.22 ERA). At the same time, Minnesota inspires little confidence (4.41 ERA, .241 BA) and they?ve dropped 7 of their last 10 (-$395, averaging just 2.8 runs per game on offense). We?ll stay away from this one for now. BEST BET: None.

Chicago W. Sox at L.A. Angels (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
The White Sox have fought their way back to .500 (6-4, +$250 last 10 days) and they?ve gotten some solid work from their rotation (2.39 ERA over that stretch). With Chris Sale back in the mix, prospects for the balance of the season are promising. They?ve been profitable vs. lefthanders, particularly on the road (+$540, averaging 6.3 runs per game) and we?re wary of the Angels, who?ve not been profitable at Anaheim (-$225 so far). They are likely to send a couple of southpaws to the mound in this series, given the road underdog a nice opportunity. BEST BET: White Sox vs. lefthanders.

St. Louis at Toronto (3) 6th, 7th, 8th
The Blue Jays are still surging (9-2, +$690 in their last 11, averaging 5.7 runs per game on offense) and they are beginning to open up some distance over the rest of the AL East. The Cardinals have respectable stats (.253 BA, 3.37 ERA) but they?ve not translated into much in the standings, as they remain just a little over .500 in a division they were expected to dominate. Mark Buehrle continues to put up Cy Young quality numbers (+$1080, 2.10 ERA in 12 starts), establishing himself as the unquestioned ace of the Toronto staff. He?ll be on the mound vs. St. Louis, a team that continues to flounder vs. southpaws (only 5-8, -$565 so far). BEST BET: Buehrle.

BEGINNING MONDAY JUNE 9

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh (4) 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
The Pirates check in with a 13-8 record in night games at PNC Park (+$385 with 5.2 runs per game) and they are starting to gain some momentum. The hapless Cubs are only 6-19 vs. righthanders outside of Wrigley Field (-$1155) so we?ll play these games accordingly. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Cubs.

L.A. Dodgers at Cincinnati (4) 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
The Dodgers are now 5-1 on the road vs. lefthanders (+$365) and we?re underwhelmed by the Reds, who have lost money at Great American Ballpark (-$1500. Tony Cingrani has not been flashing particularly good form in recent appearances (4.91 ERA in his last 2) so we?ll back LA when he goes. PREFERRED: Dodgers vs. Cingrani.

Atlanta at Colorado (4) 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
The Rockies are a risky proposition in day games, but they are 13-3 in night games at Coors Field (+$920) and with three evening contests on tap we like their chances. They?ve generated plenty of offense in that situation (6.8 runs per game) so they?re capable of topping Atlanta?s rotation. PREFERRED: Rockies in night games.

Washington at San Francisco (4) 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
The Nationals have not fared well against righthanders this season (only 19-22, -$840) while the Giants have been outstanding in that situation (24-12, +$1125). With Gio Gonzalez, Washington?s lone southpaw, on the DL, this looks like a good spot for surging San Francisco. PREFERRED: Giants when righty meets righty.

Minnesota at Toronto (3) 9th, 10th, 11th
The Twins took 2 out of 3 from the Blue Jays at Target Field earlier this year, but Toronto has since become a force to be reckoned with (9-2, +$690 in their last 11). The Twins are floundering so a sweep is not unlikely. PREFERRED: Blue Jays in all games.

Boston at Baltimore (3) 9th, 10th, 11th
The Red Sox are hot but it?s likely they?ll be fed a steady diet of righthanders at Camden Yards (Boston -$1285 in that situation,averaging just 3.8 runs per game). But the Baltimore rotation leaves much to be desired (4.21 ERA) so we?re inclined to avoid both sides at this time. PREFERRED: None.

Detroit at Chicago W. Sox (4) 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
The White Sox have an opportunity to close the gap in a four game series here at US Cellular. But the Tigers are still a formidable force, and they check in with a 13-6 record in night games away from Comerica (+$685). With all four of these contests taking place at night we?ll stick with any of Detroit?s dominant righthanded stalwarts. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the White Sox.

Oakland at L.A. Angels (3) 9th, 10th, 11th
The Angels are only 1-5 vs. the Athletics in head to head play this year (-$405) and the visitor?s rotation looks unstoppable (2.93 ERA, best in the majors). Oakland is 12-5 in night games on the road (+$670) while the Angels have lost money in night games at Anaheim (-$545). Oakland looks like a clear choice to extend its lead in the AL West. PREFERRED: Athletics in all games.
Houston at Arizona (2) 9th, 10th

Arizona at Houston (2) 11th, 12th
These teams may be the dregs of baseball right now, but the Astros have somehow avoided losing money for their backers. The Diamondbacks, however, have been a disastrous money-burner (23-36, -$1235). Most of that loss has occurred at Chase Field (-$1440) so we?ll back the hot Houston team (7-4, +$455 in their last 11) in those two games. PREFERRED: Astros in road games.

BEGINNING TUESDAY JUNE 10

San Diego at Philadelphia (3) 10th, 11th, 12th
The Phillies have been a losing proposition here at Citizens Bank (12-18, -$800) while the Padres have managed a 7-4 record vs. lefthanders so far (+$355). Cole Hamels has been rather mediocre up to this point (-$735, 4.01 ERA in eight starts) so back San Diego when he?s on the hill. PREFERRED: Padres vs. Hamels.

Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets (3) 10th, 11th, 12th
The Brewers have been a very nice money-maker outside of Miller Park (+$840) while the Mets are continuing to lose money here at CitiField (-$375) a pattern we?ve seen repeated in recent years. No reason not to stick with the first place visitor throughout the three game set. PREFERRED: Brewers in all games.

Cleveland at Kansas City (3) 10th, 11th, 12th
Neither team inspires much confidence at this time. The Tribe has been terrible on the road (-$925) but KC has lost money here at Kaufman Stadium (-$620). We?ll pass for now. PREFERRED: None.

N.Y. Yankees at Seattle (3) 10th, 11th, 12th
The Mariners have some outstanding pitchers we prefer to sidestep, but Roenis Elias is tailor made for a drubbing by New York. The Yankees are now 8-2. vs. lefthanders outside the Bronx, so go with them vs. the Seattle southpaw. PREFERRED: Yankees vs. Elias.
St. Louis at Tampa Bay (2) 10th, 11th
The Rays have been such a disaster (-$1780 overall) that any visitor to Tropicana Field will look very promising. The Cardinals are certainly competitive (.253 BA. 3.37 ERA) so we?ll back them in both and settle for at least a split. PREFERRED: Cardinals in both games.

Miami at Texas (2) 10th, 11th
The Marlins are not a team we trust on the road (-$715) so if we see a price we like we?ll stick with the Rangers, who?ve been scoring lots of runs in recent days. PREFERRED: Rangers at -140 or less.

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