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Houston Astros wave Wandy in Big Apple vs. Mets

Astros lefthander Wandy Rodriguez looks to cap off his best season in the majors in his final start of the season on Friday night at Citi Field in New York vs. the Mets.

 
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Samardzija, Cubs go for split with Pittsburgh Pirates

After dropping a doubleheader to the Pirates on Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs will be ready to bounce back into the win column and earn a split in this four-game series.

 
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Colorado Rockies continue climb towards NL Wild Card vs. Brewers

With the Braves breathing down their neck in the NL Wild Card race, look for a solid effort from the Colorado Rockies at home Wednesday night against the Brewers.

 
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Homer Bailey, Reds continue strong finish at home vs. Cardinals

Home Bailey is finally starting to show the promise that made him the seventh overall pick in the 2004 draft, and he gives the Reds the edge at home tonight vs. St. Louis.

 
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Detwiler, Figueroa pitch Nats and Mets Under 9½

The lack of run support has cursed Nationals starter Ross Detwiler and Mets righthander Nelson Figueroa, and that trend continues on Monday night in Washington DC.

 
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Chalk up Detroit Tigers -133 over Chicago White Sox in Windy City

The Tigers are fighting to hold on to their division lead, and Edwin Jackson is ready to return to his great early-season form. With the White Sox starting a young rookie, the Tigers roar.

 
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Phillies, Brewers break out bats at Miller Park on Saturday

The combination of powerful hitters in both lineups and less than stellar starting pitching makes the Over an easy play in Milwaukee tonight when the Brewers host the Phillies.

 
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Padres open final road series of year with win over Diamondbacks

Kevin Correia is having a fine month of September and he gets the nod on Friday night when the Padres and Diamondbacks open their three-game series at Chase Field.

 
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Penny and Giants (-103) at home in AT&T vs. Chicago Cubs

After being clobbered in his last start against his old team in LA, Giants righthander Brady Penny will be looking to rebound tonight against a Cubs team he's had success against.

 
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Hudson, Braves go for sweep at New York Mets

Strong since coming off the DL, Tim Hudson takes the mound at Citi Field tonight as the Atlanta Braves look for their sixth-straight victory over the New York Mets in a little over a week.

 
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Cardinals, Astros Under 9 in Houston

Houston is in a total rut while St. Louis' bats have gone quiet recently.  Play the Under on Tuesday night when the Astros host the Cardinals in Game 2 of their series at Minute Maid Park.

 
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Milwaukee Brewers take down Gorzelanny, Chicago Cubs

With a career-best 13 wins under his belt already, Milwaukee's Braden Looper goes for No. 14 on Monday night at home when the Brewers host the Chicago Cubs.

 
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Florida Marlins, Sean West -115 to sink Cincinnati Reds

The Marlins remain hot, and they are 7-1 in the last eight games started by rookie Sean West. Meanwhile, Kip Wells has returned to his usual mediocre self for the Reds. Take Florida.

 
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Padres, Pirates Under 8½ at PNC Park in Pittsburgh

Let's see, couple of weak offensive teams that are merely playing out the string at the end of poor seasons.  Hmmm, sounds like a recipe for an Under to me.

 
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Tim Hudson keeps Braves (-105) on warpath vs. Phillies

Tim Hudson's return to the Atlanta rotation has given the Braves a lift as they look to stay in the NL postseason hunt and chase down the Phillies in the NL East.

 
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Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox Over 9½ at Fenway

Boston has their eyes set on a four-game sweep tonight in what should be an offensive showdown between the Red Sox and Angels at Fenway Park.

 
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Dodgers and Pirates Under 8½ at Chavez Ravine in LA

Hiroki Kuroda shouldn't have any trouble holding this weak Pirates offense down this afternoon when the Dodgers and Pirates conclude their series in Los Angeles.

 
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Chicago Cubs (-118) send Zambrano to mound vs. Brewers

Carlos Zambrano is always good for at least some entertainment, and tonight he will be good enough to cash tickets for Cubs backers at homer against the Milwaukee Brewers.

 
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Rays & Orioles slug it out at Camden Yards

Their playoff hopes dashed with a 1-12 run in September so far, Tampa Bay travels to Baltimore to open a three-game set on Monday against the Orioles at Camden Yards.

 
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No offense: Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres Under 8

Unlike past seasons, the Rockies are winning with pitching this year, including today’s starter Jason Marquis, who has a 0.56 ERA in two starts vs. San Diego. Go Under at Petco Park.

 
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White Sox and Angels Under 9

After relying on their offense most of the season, the pitching is finally coming around for the Angels who meet John Danks and the Chicago White Sox in Game 2  of their three game series in Anaheim.

 
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Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals (-123) keep winning ways going vs. Braves

Not content with just coasting to the NL Central title, the St. Louis Cardinals are streaking towards the top record in the NL when they welcome the Braves to Busch on Friday.

 
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Seattle Mariners, LA Angels close series with extra offense

Tonight's series finale in Anaheim betwee the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels will be a scoring bonanza.  Play the M's and Halos on the high side of this total.

 
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Chicago Cubs (-140) go for sweep at Pittsburgh Pirates

Time is running out on the Cubs and they can't let a chance to sweep the lowly Pirates escape them as they close out their series in Pittsburgh with Carlos Zambrano on the hill.

 
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LA Angels, Seattle Mariners Under 8

In a rematch of their battle last week, LA's Scott Kazmir and Seattle's Felix Hernandez hook up at the Big A in Anaheim on Tuesday looking to silence the bats and cash the Under once again.

 
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Toronto Blue Jays (-115) win Game 1 vs. Minnesota Twins

Scott Richmond has had a tough stretch of starts but will catch a break at home today when the Toronto Blue Jays open a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins.

 
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Milwaukee Brewers (-109) avoid sweep on Sunday vs. Giants

Milwaukee needs a win today to avoid being swept by San Francisco, and the Brewers have the advantage on the mound to do just that against Jonathan Sanchez and the Giants.

 
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Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds Under 8½ at Turner Field

The Braves' offense has been sluggish in recent games and with Atlanta sending young ace Jair Jurrjens to the mound, all the pieces are in place to cash the Under.

 
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Colorado Rockies -109 get the win at home over Dan Haren, Diamondbacks

Dan Haren's first-half brilliance has turned into second-half futility.  Ride the Rockies into the pay line tonight at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

 
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Detroit Tigers -131 sweep Indians out of Motown

Detroit looks to build on their 4½-game lead in the AL Central when the Tigers go for the series sweep at Comerica Park this afternoon against the Indians.

 
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San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies Over 8½ at Citizens Bank

Welcome back to the NL, Brad Penny.  Too bad your first start with the Giants will be against the slugging Philadelphia Philles.  Cash the Over in this one.

 
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Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays Over 9 at The Trop

The Red Sox and Rays have averaged over 10 runs per game at Tropicana Field this season, and runs should once again be cheap in the series opener tonight.

 
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Gio Gonzalez, Oakland A's -129 vs. Kansas City Royals

After facing some of the better AL squads in his recent starts, Oakland lefty Gio Gonzalez should find tonight's foe a bit easier when the A's meet the Kansas City Royals.

 
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Florida Marlins -142 to avoid home sweep against San Diego Padres

The Padres have taken the first two games of this series in Miami, but Sean West has pitched very well in his last two home starts, while Matt Latos has been inconsistent for the Pads.

 
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Ian Snell, Seattle Mariners -131 sail past Kansas City Royals

Off back-to-back wins, righthander Ian Snell is set to pitch the Mariners past Gil Meche and the Kansas City Royals tonight at Safeco Field in Seattle.

 
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Texas -117 wins arms race on the road at Minnesota Twins

The pitching staff in Texas is putting on a show this season, and that gives the Rangers the edge on Friday night when they open their three-game series in Minnesota.

 
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Detroit Tigers and LA Angels Under 9½ in Anaheim matinee

It's getaway day in Anaheim as the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels conclude their three-game series with a strong matchup on the mound.

 
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Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox Over 9½ at Fenway

The Red Sox have been scoring runs in bunches lately, and that won't change when Boston hosts Freddy Garcia and the White Sox on Tuesday night.

 
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Jered Weaver pitches LA Angels -125 past Detroit Tigers

With a huge advantage playing at home at the Big A in Anaheim, the Los Angeles Angels tack on another win Monday night when they host the Detroit Tigers.

 
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Houston Astros -148 to fly over Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid

The Astros have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball, and young Bud Norris has shown the poise of a veteran. On the other hand, Jon Garland has been disappointing.

 
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Cleveland Indians -131 to scalp Seattle Mariners at home

Aaron Laffey has been a bright spot in an otherwise shaky Cleveland pitching staff this season, and he is already 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA vs. Seattle this year. Lay the chalk with the Tribe.

 
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New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox Under 10½

Andy Pettitte and Brad Penny will be on the mound at Fenway on Friday evening, leading to a winner for Under backers in the Yankees, Red Sox contest.

 
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Toronto Blue Jays -155 upset Lester and Red Sox, avoid sweep

No so fast, backers of a Boston broom job.  Brett Cecil and the Blue Jays will avoid the sweep in Thursday when Toronto closes out their three-game series with the Red Sox.

 
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Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers Over 8½ at Comerica Park

The Over's have been cashing in Tigers games started by Justin Verlander at home, and with Ian Snell on the hill for the Mariners that trend should continue in Detroit tonight.

 
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Vote for Pedro: Phillies and Diamondbacks Under 10½ in Philadelphia

Pedro Martinez will make his second start since joining the Philadelphia rotation, and the result will be the Diamondbacks and Phillies staying below the number.

 
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San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals to struggle Under 9 at Busch

Clayton Richard has pitched much better since coming over to the National League, while Kyle Lohse has been lights out at home since coming to the Cardinals. Go Under in St. Louis.

 
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Gorzelanny and Duke keep Pittsburgh and Chicago below the total

A couple of lefthanders who were in the same Pittsburgh rotation until six weeks ago square off in Chicago today where the Under is the play at Wrigley Field.

 
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Sweep at Wrigley: Phillies -130 finish off sinking Chicago Cubs

After failing to beat Pedro Martinez last night, the Cubs go from the frying pan to the fire today when they take on lefthander Cliff Lee and the Philadelphia Phillies.

 
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Pitching duel turns into slugfest; White Sox and Mariners Over 7½

At first glance you probably see a pitching duel between Chicago's Mark Buehrle and Seattle's Felix Hernandez, but tonight's White Sox, Mariners game is destined to go Over.

 
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Metrodome scoreboard operator busy as Twins and Royals go Over 9½

Expect the Royals and Twins to engage in a shootout Tuesday night at the Metrodome in Minneapolis when Kansas City and Minnesota open their three-game set.

 
 
 
Al McMordie

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