Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals meet at Kauffman Stadium. The Indians will trot Fausto Carmona out to the mound in this one. Righthander Carmona has a 0-1 record and a 10.80 ERA this season. Meanwhile, it'll be Zach Greinke who starts for the Royals. Righthander Greinke is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Indians defeated Toronto 8-4 as a -135 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5). Mark DeRosa and Travis Hafner each homered and drove in a pair of runs for Cleveland, while Jhonny Peralta was 3-5 with a pair of runs The Royals defeated the Yankees 6-4 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5). John Buck was 3-4 with a home run and three RBI for Kansas City, while Alberto Callaspo was 2-4 with a pair of RBI in the win. Team records: Cleveland: 1-5 SU Kansas City: 3-3 SU Cleveland most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Kansas City are 5-5 After playing Toronto are 8-2 After a win are 7-3
Kansas City most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City Cleveland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland Next up: Kansas City home to Cleveland, Tuesday, April 14
The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Monday. The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Koji Uehara in this game. Uehara has a 1-0 record and a 1.80 ERA this season. It'll be ace Vicente Padilla toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Padilla is 1-0 with a 4.76 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Orioles lost to Tampa Bay 11-3 as a +145 underdog on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9). Adam Eaton allowed four runs on eight hits in four innings for Baltimore and Adam Jones was 2-4. The Rangers lost to Detroit 6-4 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5). Josh Hamilton and Ian Kinsler both hit two-run home runs for Texas, while Kevin Millwood pitched seven shutout innings before the bullpen blew the lead. Current streak: Texas has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Baltimore: 4-2 SU Texas: 3-3 SU Baltimore most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8 After a loss are 2-8
Texas most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Baltimore are 3-7 After playing Detroit are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing Texas Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 10 games when playing at home against Baltimore The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 10 games when playing Baltimore Next up: Texas home to Baltimore, Tuesday, April 14
The Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers will meet on the field at Miller Park on Monday in a battle of division rivals. The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Edison Volquez in this game. Volquez has a 0-1 record and a 8.31 ERA this season. The Brewers will counter Volquez with ace Yovani Gallardo. Righthander Gallardo has a 2.70 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Reds defeated Pittsburgh 2-0 as a -160 favorite on Sunday. The two runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9). Aaron Harang pitched a complete-game shutout with eight strikeouts for Cincinnati and Brandon Phillips hit a two-run home run in the win. The Brewers lost to the Cubs 8-5 as a +125 underdog on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9). Rickie Weeks was 3-5 with a solo home run and three runs scored for Milwaukee and J.J. Hardy had two RBI. Current streak: Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 2-3 SU Milwaukee: 2-4 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a win are 5-5
Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 1-9 After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Cincinnati's last 25 games on the road Milwaukee is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Next up: Milwaukee home to Cincinnati, Tuesday, April 14
The San Diego Padres and the New York Mets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Citi Field. Walter Silva will be the starting pitcher for the Padres on this day. Righthander Silva is 0-0 this season with a 3.60 ERA. The Mets will counter Silva with Michael Pelfrey. Righthander Pelfrey has a 7.20 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Padres defeated San Francisco 6-1 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (6.5). Chris Young went seven innings, allowing one unearned run on four hits with seven strikeouts for San Diego, while Chase Headley hit a two-run home run. The Mets lost to Florida 2-1 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5). Johan Santana was tagged with the loss for the Mets despite allowing two unearned runs on three hits with 13 strikeouts over seven solid innings. Current streak: San Diego has won 4 straight games. Team records: San Diego: 5-2 SU New York: 3-3 SU San Diego most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing NY Mets are 8-2 After playing San Francisco are 4-6 After a win are 5-5
New York most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing San Diego are 4-6 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games San Diego is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego NY Mets are 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games NY Mets are 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego Next up: NY Mets home to San Diego, Wednesday, April 15
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays meet at Tropicana Field. Righthander Chien-Ming Wang will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Wang is 0-1 this season with a 17.17 ERA. It'll be ace Scott Kazmir toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Lefthander Kazmir is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Yankees lost to Kansas City 6-4 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5). Xavier Nady and Robinson Cano each drove in a run for the Yankees and Joba Chamberlain gave up three runs on five hits in six innings. The Rays defeated Baltimore 11-3 as a -155 favorite on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9). Carl Crawford and Ben Zobrist each drove in three runs for Tampa Bay, while James Shields pitched seven shutout innings in the win. Team records: New York: 3-3 SU Tampa Bay: 3-3 SU New York most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After playing Kansas City are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4
Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After playing Baltimore are 7-3 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 15-6 SU in their last 21 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games Tampa Bay is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home Next up: Tampa Bay home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, April 14
The San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet on the field at Dodger Stadium on Monday in a battle of division rivals. Randy Johnson will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Lefthander Johnson is 0-1 this season with a 7.20 ERA. Johnson's opponent in this one will be Chad Billingsley. The Dodgers ace righthander has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 178-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Giants lost to San Diego 6-1 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (6.5). Tim Lincecum took the loss for San Francisco after allowing four runs on 10 hits in 5 1-3 innings. The Dodgers defeated Arizona 3-1 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The four runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9). Randy Wolf pitched seven strong innings, allowing only one run on two hits for the Dodgers, while James Loney was 2-4 with an RBI in the win. Current streak: San Francisco has lost 3 straight games. Los Angeles has won 2 straight games. Team records: San Francisco: 2-4 SU Los Angeles: 4-3 SU San Francisco most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6 After playing San Diego are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 6-4 After playing Arizona are 8-2 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road San Francisco is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games at home LA Dodgers are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco Next up: LA Dodgers home to San Francisco, Wednesday, April 15
The division rival Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Nationals Park. The Phillies will give the ball to starter Jamie Moyer in this one. Lefthander Moyer is 0-1 this season with a 7.20 ERA. Starting this game for the Nationals will be Daniel Cabrera. The righthander has a 7.50 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Phillies defeated Colorado 7-5 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10). Matt Stairs hit a pinch-hit two-run home run in the ninth inning for the Phillies, while Chase Utley hit a two-run home run and scored three times in the win. The Nationals lost to Atlanta 8-5 as a +170 underdog on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9). Elijah Dukes drove in three runs for the Nationals and Scott Olsen took the loss after giving up five runs on six hits in five innings. Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games. Washington has lost 6 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 3-3 SU Washington: 0-6 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Washington are 8-2 After playing Colorado are 7-3 After a win are 7-3
Washington most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 1-9 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Next up: Washington home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 15
The Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Wrigley Field. The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ubaldo Jimenez in this game. Jimenez has a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Cubs will be Ted Lilly. The lefthander has a 9.00 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Rockies lost to Philadelphia 7-5 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10). Clint Barmes drove in two runs for the Rockies and Dexter Fowler hit a solo home run in the loss. The Cubs defeated Milwaukee 8-5 as a -135 favorite on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9). Alfonso Soriano homered and drove in a pair of runs for Chicago and Derrek Lee and Koyie Hill each drove in two runs in the win. Current streak: Colorado has lost 2 straight games. Chicago has won 2 straight games. Team records: Colorado: 3-3 SU Chicago: 4-2 SU Colorado most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Chi Cubs are 2-8 After playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6
Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Colorado are 8-2 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 14 of Colorado's last 20 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Colorado The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing at home against Colorado The total has gone OVER in 14 of Chi Cubs's last 20 games when playing Colorado Next up: Chi Cubs home to Colorado, Wednesday, April 15
The division rival Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at PNC Park. The Astros will give the ball to starter Brian Moehler in this one. Righthander Moehler is 0-1 this season with a 37.72 ERA. Starting this game for the Pirates will be Zach Duke. The lefthander has a 1.42 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 147-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Astros lost to St. Louis 3-0 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8). Wandy Rodriguez took the loss for Houston after giving up three runs on five hits in six innings. The Pirates lost to Cincinnati 2-0 as a +150 underdog on Sunday. The two runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9). Ian Snell took the loss for Pittsburgh after giving up two runs on five hits with seven strikeouts in six innings. Current streak: Houston has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Houston: 1-5 SU Pittsburgh: 3-3 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5
Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 3-7 After playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 16 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 16 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up: Pittsburgh home to Houston, Wednesday, April 15
A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago White Sox on Monday when they battle the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Gavin Floyd will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Righthander Floyd is 0-1 this season with a 2.57 ERA. The Tigers will counter Floyd with Zach Miner. Righthander Miner has a 1.59 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The White Sox defeated Minnesota 6-1 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9). Jim Thome hit a two-run home run for Chicago, while Mark Buehrle earned the win after allowing one run on two hits in 6 1-3 innings. The Tigers defeated Texas 6-4 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5). Brandon Inge homered and delivered a two-run single for Detroit and Carlos Guillen had a pair of RBI in the win. Current streak: Chicago has won 2 straight games. Detroit has won 3 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 3-3 SU Detroit: 4-3 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 4-6 After a win are 3-7
Detroit most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Chi White Sox are 2-8 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games Next up: Detroit home to Chi White Sox, Tuesday, April 14
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