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Today's CFL Picks

Winnipeg at Toronto

The Blue Bombers head to Toronto on Tuesday night to face an Argonauts team that is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 home games. Winnipeg is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Bombers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+3). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Time Posted: 8:00 p.m. EST (8/11)

Game 121-122: Winnipeg at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 113.628; Toronto 112.122 Dunkel Line: Winnipeg by 1 1/2; 55 Vegas Line: Toronto by 3; 50 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+3); Over

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Game of the Day: Blue Bombers at Argonauts

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts (Pick, 50)

The Toronto Argonauts could not have imagined they would still hold sole possession of the top spot in the CFL's East Division after enjoying a much-needed bye week. But that's exactly where they sit - despite struggling to a 2-4 start - as they prepare to face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a rare Tuesday night affair at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Bombers come in looking for answers after dropping a 23-17 home decision to Saskatchewan on Thursday.

The Argonauts have been the best of a remarkably bad bunch so far, with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Ottawa Renegades and Montreal Alouettes all losing their Week 7 games to remain in a three-way tie for second at 1-5. The Blue Bombers, meanwhile, share the top spot in the West with Calgary and Edmonton but will look to break the deadlock while hoping to improve to 4-0 on the road. Winnipeg opened the season with a 45-21 home victory over Toronto.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN

LINE HISTORY: bet365 opened this game as a Pick with a total of 50.

INJURY REPORT: Blue Bombers - SB Nick Moore (Questionable, foot), Argonauts - SB Andre Durie (Indefinitely, collarbone), SB Jason Barnes (Indefinitely, knee), SB Chad Owens (Indefinitely, foot).

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "I noted the Bombers were in a tough spot at home last week against Saskatchewan and they ultimately fell by a 23-17 score. Things won't get any easier this week as they head to Toronto to face an Argos squad that has renewed confidence off a blowout win - not to mention a bye week. The West has dominated the East thus far, but we may see roles reverse for one night." Covers Expert Sean Murphy.

ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (5-2): Winnipeg's impressive showing masks a significant concern centered around the team's non-existent run game. Nic Grigsby finished with seven yards on 10 carries in the loss to the Roughriders, the latest in a string of unimpressive performances that has first-year coach Mike O'Shea concerned. "It's never one thing," he told the Winnipeg Sun. "That's the issue, is generally a few mistakes on the same play that cost us, that allow us to get caught in the backfield."

ABOUT THE ARGONAUTS (2-4): The Toronto passing game has struggled mightily in 2014, but the blame can hardly be placed on the shoulders of quarterback Ricky Ray. The Argonauts have just two players ranked in the top 20 in receiving yardage through the first seven weeks - and both players are out of the lineup due to injury. Star wideout Chad Owens is still recovering from a mid-foot injury and isn't expected back until early September, while running back Anthony Coombs is out indefinitely with a shoulder ailment that may require surgery.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Argonauts are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall.
* Under is 6-1 in Argonauts last seven games in Week 8.
* Blue Bombers are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 meetings in Toronto.

COVERS CONSENSUS: 51.52 percent of wagers on Covers Consensus are backing the visiting Blue Bombers.

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Road warrior Adam

Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for the early-week major-league games:

'Dogs Have Their (Sun)Day

The underdog play was a strong one on a weird Sunday in the major leagues. Underdogs went a staggering 10-5 SU, a trend that included victories by Minnesota (+162), the Chicago Cubs (+144), Toronto (+144) and Colorado (+143).

Felix + Fatigue = ?

The Blue Jays could be in tough Monday night as they open a three-game series against Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners (-194, 6.5). Toronto made the cross-continental trip after playing 19 innings against Detroit on Sunday, and that fatigue factor could push the line higher in favor of Seattle.

Road Warrior Adam

St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright will look to continue his road dominance Tuesday as he faces the Marlins in Miami. Wainwright has been one of the best pitchers away from his home park this season, going 9-3 with a 1.32 ERA and just one home run allowed over 95 2/3 innings.

Pitching Notes

* Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander will try to cure his recent road woes Monday as he tangles with the host Pittsburgh Pirates (+102, 7.5). Verlander is 1-4 SU in his last five starts away from Comerica Park, though he has recorded five straight Unders in that span.

* Interleague play has agreed with Chicago White Sox lefty Chris Sale, who faces the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Sale is perfect in 14 apperances (six starts) against the National League, going 3-0 with a 2.52 ERA and 60 strikeouts over 53 2/3 innings.

Hitting Notes

* Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley will be at a decided disadvantage Monday as he faces off against Jonathon Niese and the New York Mets (-118, 8). Utley has just three hits - all singles - in 28 career at-bats against Niese.

* A pair of Chicago Cubs are looking forward to Tuesday's matchup with Milwaukee Brewers hurler Wily Peralta. Starlin Castro is 10-for-21 with a pair of home runs in his career versus Peralta, while Anthony Rizzo is 8-for-19 with four homers and nine RBIs.

Totals Streak

New York Mets (5-1-2 O/U): The Mets continue to be the league's pushiest team - leading the majors with 13 - but have become a strong Over play of late, having allowed five or more runs in four of their last eight games. New York is 52-53-13 O/U for the season.

Prop of the Day

The Mariners are +325 to win by more than three runs, and Hernandez alone makes this a viable betting option. The sensational right-hander has made 15 consecutive starts of seven innings or more with two earned runs or fewer allowed - a major-league record.

Injury Notes

* St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has had the cast removed from his surgically-repaired right thumb and can begin light baseball-related activities. The Cardinals are 12-12 SU, 15-9 O/U and -68 units since Molina suffered the thumb injury just over a month ago.

* The Minnesota Twins will activate Joe Mauer from the disabled list in time for the opener of a three-game set Monday against the host Houston Astros (+101, 8.5). Mauer has missed the last 34 games with a strained oblique; the Twins are 14-20 SU, 16-18 O/U and -330 units in his absence.

Weather Watch

* Fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to winds blowing out to left field at 11 mph for Monday's showdown between Philadelphia and the visiting Mets. Philadelphia went 6-1 SU and 2-4-1 O/U in seven games under similar conditions a season ago.

* Citi Field will see wind blowing out to left field at 11 mph for Tuesday's showdown between host New York and the Washington Nationals. Teams combined to average 2.04 home runs in 26 games with the wind blowing out to left in 2013 - above the stadium average of 1.84.

** Odds, stats, weather forecasts and probable pitchers as of 10:13 a.m. ET Monday.

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2Halves2Win MLB:


1* GAME- LAD @ ATL: Dodgers +1.5 RL - TBD

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MLB

National League
Nationals-Mets
Fister is 5-1, 1.96 in his last six starts.
Montero was 0-2, 5.85 in four starts back in May.

Washington is 4-6 in its last ten away games.
Mets won three of their last four games.

Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Fister starts.

Cardinals-Marlins
Wainwright is 6-1, 0.89 in his last eight road starts.
Cosart is 1-3, 8.44 in his last five starts.

Cardinals lost five of their last seven road games.
Marlins won three of their last four games.

Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Wainwright road starts.

Dodgers-Braves
Haren is 1-5, 8.22 in his last six starts.
Minor is 2-2, 8.71 in his last four starts.

Dodgers won seven of their last nine road games.
Braves won five of last seven home games.

Eight of last ten Minor starts went over total.



Brewers-Cubs
Peralta is 5-0, 1.91 in his last five starts.
Hendricks is 3-1, 1.59 in his last four starts.

Milwaukee won four of its last five games.
Cubs are 6-10 in their last sixteen home games.

Six of last eight Brewer games stayed under total.

Rockies-Padres
Colorado is 0-6 when Flande starts (0-4, 6.06).
Despaigne is 0-3, 5.52 in his last five starts.

Rockies lost 12 of their last 15 games.
San Diego won nine of its last twelve games.

Under is 11-4-1 in last sixteen Colorado road games.

American League
Bronx-Orioles
Greene is 3-1, 2.92 in six starts for Bronx.
Chen is 5-1, 3.16 in his last six starts.

Bronx is 5-8 in its last thirteen road games.
Baltimore won 11 of its last 15 games.

Six of last eight Bronx games stayed under total.

Rays-Rangers
Rays won three of four Hellickson starts (1-1, 2.61).
Tepesch is 1-1, 2.31 in his last couple starts.

Rays won four of their last five games.
Texas lost 13 of their last 19 games.

Under is 5-1-1 in Tampa Bay's last seven games.

A's-Royals
Lester is 2-0, 1.72 in his two starts for Oakland.
Guthrie is 3-0, 3.05 in his last three starts.

A's lost 10 of their last 15 road games.
Kansas City won 11 of its last 12 games.

Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Kansas City games.

Twins-Astros
Pino is 0-2, 4.81 in his last four starts.
McHugh is 1-0, 1.35 in his last two starts.

Minnesota lost four of its last six games.
Astros won five of their last seven home games.


Seven of last eleven Minnesota games went over total.

Blue Jays-Mariners
Happ is 1-2, 2.05 in his last four starts.
Young is 2-0, 3.64 in his last three starts.

Toronto lost seven of its last ten games.
Mariners won seven of their last nine games.

Under is 11-5-1 in Happ starts this season.

Interleague games
Tigers-Pirates
Ray is 1-1, 4.91 in three starts this season.
Pirates won seven of last eight Volquez starts (5-1, 2.92).

Detroit is 10-15 since the All-Star break.
Pirates are 18-6 in their last 24 home games.

Nine of last twelve Pirate games went over the total.

Diamondbacks-Indians
Collmenter is 0-1, 7.71 in his last three starts.
House is 2-2, 4.05 in his last six starts.

Arizona is 6-10 in its last sixteen road games.
Indians won eight of their last eleven home games.

Five of last seven Arizona games stayed under total.

Red Sox-Reds
Kelly is 1-1, 4.18 in his last four starts.
Latos is 2-0, 2.45 in his last two starts.

Red Sox lost 13 of their last 18 games.
Cincinnati won seven of its last eleven games.

Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Boston road games.

Phillies-Angels
Former Angel Williams was 1-1, 9.90 in two starts with Texas.
Wilson is 0-2, 12.54 in his last five starts.

Phillies lost three of their last four games.
Angels lost four of their last five games.

Five of last six Wilson starts went over the total.

White Sox-Giants
Sale is 4-1, 2.13 in his last seven starts.
Vogelsong is 2-0, 1.20 in his last two starts.

White Sox lost seven of their last nine games.
San Francisco lost five of last six games; they're 6-18 in last 24 home tilts.

Six of last eight Vogelsong starts stayed under.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Wainwright 17-6; Cosart 11-9/0-1
-- Fister 12-4; Montero 0-4
-- Haren 11-12; Minor 8-9
-- Peralta 15-8; Hendricks 4-1
-- Flande 0-6; Despaigne 4-4

-- Greene 4-2; Chen 14-8
-- Hellickson 3-1; Tepesch 5-8
-- Pino 5-4; McHugh 6-11
-- Lester 13-8/2-0; Guthrie 13-10
-- Happ 10-7; Young 13-9

-- Ray 1-2; Volquez 13-9
-- Collmenter 13-9; House 6-5
-- Kelly 4-4; Latos 5-5
-- Williams 1-1/0-0; Wilson 10-11
-- Sale 12-11; Vogelsong 13-10

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Wainwright 3-23; Cosart 9-21
-- Fister 4-16; Montero 1-4
-- Haren 11-23; Minor 6-17
-- Peralta 4-23; Hendricks 3-5
-- Flande 0-6; Despaigne 2-8

-- Greene 1-6; Chen 7-22
-- Hellickson 1-4; Tepesch 3-13
-- Pino 0-9; McHugh 9-17
-- Lester 6-23; Guthrie 8-23
-- Happ 2-17; Young 4-22

-- Ray 0-3; Volquez 6-22
-- Collmenter 8-20; House 4-11
-- Kelly 3-8; Latos 0-10
-- Williams 1-2; Wilson 5-21
-- Sale 5-23; Vogelsong 4-23

Umpires
-- StL-Mia-- Over is 7-5 in Joyce games this season.
-- LA-StL-- 13 of last 14 Danley games stayed under.
-- Mil-Chi-- Over is 13-7 in last 20 Tichenor games.
-- Col-SD-- Seven of last nine Hickox games stayed under.

-- NY-Blt-- Favorites won 14 of last 16 Davis games.
-- TB-Tex-- Over is 10-4-1 in last fifteen West games.
-- Min-Hst-- 14 of last 17 BWelke games stayed under.
-- A's-KC-- Seven of last eight Cooper games stayed under.
-- Tor-Sea-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Scott games.

-- Det-Pitt-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Marquez games.

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CFL Betting Recap - Week 7
By Joe Williams


League Betting Notes

Favorites went 4-0 straight up in Week 7
Favorites went 4-0 ATS in Week 7
Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 7
Home/road teams posted a 2-2 ATS record in Week 7
The 'over' went 3-1 in Week 7

Team Betting Notes

For the second consecutive week, the 'over' went 3-1 in CFL play. That's 6-2 over the past two weeks, and the 'under' was 15-5 in Weeks 1 through 5.

For the first time all season Edmonton (5-1) saw the 'over' cash in its game on the road against lowly Montreal (1-5). The Eskimos have now covered three of the past four.

The Alouettes are in a world of hurt. While they're just one game out of first place in the awful East Division, they have failed to cover four in a row, and five of six overall this season.

After stumbling last week at home, Calgary (5-1) took out its frustrations on expansion Ottawa (1-5). The Stamps have alternated covers in each of the past five, and they're 4-2 ATS overall this season. The 'over' also hit for the second game in a row after the 'under' was 4-0 in the first four weeks for Calgary.

After a 1-2 SU/ATS start, the defending Grey Cup champions from Saskatchewan (4-2) have rattled off three consecutive wins and covers. Next up is a home game against the Alouettes, so things are looking up in Regina.

Winnipeg (5-2) occupied first place for a week, but they slipped up against the Roughriders, 23-17. The 'under' has now hit in three of the past four for the Blue Bombers after the 'over' was 3-0 in their first three.

Looking ahead to Week 8, Toronto (2-4) returns from a bye to face Winnipeg in rare Tuesday action. The Blue Bombers pasted the Argos 45-21 back on June 26 at home, but this one will be at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

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CFL Week 8 Betting Preview and Trends
By Mike Pickett


The CFL's Western teams are a combined 22-9 SU and 20-11 ATS heading into Week 8 of the season, while the Eastern teams are a combined 5-18 SU and 7-16 ATS. West meets East in five matchups on the CFL odds slate as the league offers up its Week 8 schedule.

Tue Aug 12 - Winnipeg at Toronto

Last 10 Meetings: Toronto 7-3 SU, 5-4-1 ATS | OU 7-3

The OVER has paid out seven times in the last 10 games between the Blue Bombers and the Argonauts as those teams meet in a rare Tuesday contest in Week 8. Totals bettors also saw the OVER pay out in the first meeting of the season between Toronto and Winnipeg, with the Blue Bombers cruising to a 45-21 home win as a 7-point underdog in that June 26 contest. Winnipeg was 0-3 against Toronto last year.

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StatFox Super Situations

CFL | EDMONTON at OTTAWA
Play On - Underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points (OTTAWA) after failing to cover the spread in 4 or 5 out of their last 6 games
37-10 over the last 5 seasons. ( 78.7% | 26.0 units )

CFL | WINNIPEG at TORONTO
Play On - Any team vs the money line (WINNIPEG) off a loss against a division rival against opponent off an upset win by 17 points or more as an underdog
28-10 since 1997. ( 73.7% | 0.0 units )

CFL | EDMONTON at OTTAWA
Play On - Home teams vs. the 1rst half line (OTTAWA) with a poor scoring defense - allowing 29 or more points/game, after allowing 34 points or more in 2 straight games
46-16 since 1997. ( 74.2% | 28.4 units )

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WNBA Basketball Picks

Los Angeles at Minnesota

The Sparks (14-17) head to Minnesota to face a Lynx team that is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games versus a team with a losing record. Minnesota is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Lynx favored by 14. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-8). Here are all of today's WNBA picks

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST

Game 651-652: Phoenix at New York (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.313; New York 109.976 Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 9 1/2; 148 Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 6; 153 Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-6); Under

Game 653-654: Los Angeles at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 107.215; Minnesota 121.024 Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 14; 152 Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 8; 157 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-8); Under

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Today's MLB Picks

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs

The Brewers look to follow up last night's 3-1 win over the Cubs and come into tonight's matchup with a 5-0 record in their last 5 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. Milwaukee is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Brewers favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-120). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 901-902: St. Louis at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.212; Miami (Cosart) 16.311 Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 8 Vegas Line: St. Louis (-150); 7 Dunkel Pick: Miami (+130); Over

Game 903-904: Washington at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Fister) 14.896; NY Mets (Montero) 16.390 Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 905-906: LA Dodgers at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Haren) 14.776; Atlanta (Minor) 16.422 Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Atlanta (-125); 8 Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-125); Under

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Peralta) 17.659; Cubs (Hendricks) 15.113 Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-120); No Run Total Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-120); N/A

Game 909-910: Colorado at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Flande) 15.102; San Diego (Despaigne) 14.220 Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 6 Vegas Line: San Diego (-160); 7 Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+140); Under

Game 911-912: NY Yankees at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Greene) 16.867; Baltimore (Chen) 15.442 Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Baltimore (-140); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+120); Under

Game 913-914: Tampa Bay at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 17.439; Texas (Tepesch) 14.879 Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2 1/2; 10 Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 9 Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Over

Game 915-916: Minnesota at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pino) 13.212; Houston (McHugh) 15.322 Dunkel Line: Houston by 2; 9 Vegas Line: Houston (-130); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Houston (-130); Over

Game 917-918: Oakland at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Lester) 18.655; Kansas City (Guthrie) 16.103 Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Oakland (-145); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-145); Over

Game 919-920: Toronto at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Happ) 14.778; Seattle (Young) 16.856 Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2; 7 Vegas Line: Seattle (-135); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-135); Under

Game 921-922: Detroit at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Ray) 16.404; Pittsburgh (Volquez) 15.322 Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 7 Vegas Line: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 923-924: Arizona at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Collmenter) 15.404; Cleveland (Houston 13.926 Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Cleveland (-165); 8 Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+145); Over

Game 925-926: Boston at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Kelly) 16.967; Cincinnati (Latos) 15.486 Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-145) 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Boston (+125); Under

Game 927-928: Philadelphia at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Williams) 16.717; LA Angels (Wilson) 15.609 Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 10 Vegas Line: LA Angels (-225); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+190); Over

Game 929-930: Chicago White Sox at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Sale) 17.403; San Francisco (Vogelsong) 15.867 Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-135); 6 Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-135); Under

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Yankees rotation to receive boost with return of Pineda Wednesday
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

BALTIMORE -- Injuries have cost the Yankees four starting pitchers this season and hurt the team badly. But New York's finally getting some good news on that front as right-hander Michael Pineda will return.

The Yankees confirmed Monday that Pineda is going to be activated from the disabled list to start on Wednesday against the Orioles. Pineda has been on the DL since May 6 due to right shoulder muscle problems and, after two rehab starts, he's coming back.

"We wanted to make sure that he was ready, that we felt he was ready, that he felt that he was ready," New York manager Joe Girardi said. "We feel he's ready now."

Girardi said they're going to watch Pineda's pitch count at first. In this start, they're going to limit the right-hander to 85-90 pitches.

Pineda brings a 2-2 record and a 1.83 ERA after a rocky start to the season. He was suspended for trying to use pine tar while pitching in a game versus Boston on April 23, which got him ejected from that contest.

The right-hander suffered his injury during the subsequent 10-day suspension that Major League Baseball gave him for the incident.

The Yankees need better starting pitching if they want to have any shot at catching the Orioles or making the American League playoffs.

"I feel good about him taking the mound," Girardi said. "We need him to pitch well."

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Arthur Ralph Sports

Free play Tues

White Sox w/ Sale -135

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MLB

'Nats in bounce back mode'

Washington dropping their finale of a three game set in Atlanta Sunday night look to get back into the win column when they visit New York Mets. Matt Williams' troops have Doug Fister toeing the rubber carrying a 11-3 record on the campaign with a 2.49 ERA over 16 starts (12-4 TSR). Fister's last start was a dominating one, allowing just one run over 7 1/3 innings in a win over these same Mets. Washington is certainly in good hands. Fister knows how to follow up a strong performance with another stellar effort. When allowing two or less runs in his previous start, the Nationals are 8-3 in his subsequent appearance on the mound. Adding to that betting nugget, Nationals are 7-3 with Fister following a team loss in their previous effort, 7-3 in his ten starts under the light's. This being a road game against the Metropolitans should get the attention of bettors keeping close tabs on Washington. The Nationals are already 3-0 this season at Citi Field and have won 18 of 22 as visitor in this series. Taking road favorite can be a risky proposition, though in this case, the amount of supporting data in favor of Washington makes it much less risky.

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StatFox Super Situations

MLB | OAKLAND at KANSAS CITY
Play Against - Road favorites with a money line of -110 or higher (OAKLAND) poor AL hitting team (AVG <=.260) against a team with a very good bullpen (ERA <=3.33), playing on Tuesday
32-15 since 1997. ( 68.1% | 23.0 units )
2-2 this year. ( 50.0% | 0.5 units )

StatFox Situational Power Trends

MLB | ST LOUIS at MIAMI
MIAMI is 13-4 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
The average score was: MIAMI (4.4) , OPPONENT (3.1)