The Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Fenway Park.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Colby Lewis in this one. Righthander Lewis is 11-9 this season with a 4.19 ERA.

Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Erik Bedard. The lefthander has a 3.45 ERA to go along with a 4-9 record this season.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

In their last action, Texas was a 10-0 winner on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Texas at +108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Texas has won 2 straight games. Boston has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 79-60 SU Boston: 83-54 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Boston are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Texas are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas 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 The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: Boston home to Texas, Sunday, September 4

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

The fans at Fenway Park will be treated to a game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox when they take their seats on Thursday.

The Yankees will give the ball to starter AJ Burnett in this one. Righthander Burnett is 9-11 this season with a 5.31 ERA.

Burnett's opponent in this one will be Jon Lester. The Red Sox lefthander has a 3.09 ERA to go along with a 14-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

Last time out for New York, they were a 9-5 loser as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -169 were rewarded, while the 14 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Team records: New York: 81-53 SU Boston: 83-52 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Toronto are 6-4 After playing Boston are 1-9 After a loss are 6-4

Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 10-0 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 20 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 15 of Boston's last 20 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Boston is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

Next up: NY Yankees home to Toronto, Friday, September 2 Boston home to Texas, Friday, September 2

AL East Preview: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

The division rival Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Fenway Park.

Lefthander David Price will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Price is 10-10 this season with a 3.76 ERA.

The Red Sox will counter Price with John Lackey. Righthander Lackey has a 6.13 ERA to go along with a 11-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Tampa Bay was a 6-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Red Sox. They won as +134 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 65-56 SU Boston: 74-47 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Seattle are 6-4 After playing Boston are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Kansas City are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Boston Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay Boston is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Seattle, Friday, August 19 Boston at Kansas City, Thursday, August 18

AL East Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox and the Seattle Mariners will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Safeco Field.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Beckett in this game. Beckett has a 9-4 record and a 2.17 ERA this season.

The Mariners will counter Beckett with Felix Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 3.31 ERA to go along with a 10-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 6-4 winner as they battled the Mariners on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -154 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Team records: Boston: 73-44 SU Seattle: 50-67 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Seattle are 7-3 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Seattle most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 4-6 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: Seattle home to Boston, Sunday, August 14

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners

The Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Target Field.

The Red Sox will give the ball to starter Jon Lester in this one. Lefthander Lester is 11-5 this season with a 3.23 ERA.

The Twins will counter Lester with Nick Blackburn. Righthander Blackburn has a 4.58 ERA to go along with a 7-9 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Boston won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Twins on August 9. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at -133 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Boston has won 4 straight games. Minnesota has lost 6 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 72-43 SU Minnesota: 51-65 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Seattle are 8-2 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Minnesota most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 14 games when playing Boston

Next up: Boston at Seattle, Friday, August 12 Minnesota at Cleveland, Friday, August 12

AL Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins

A winning streak will be on the line for the Boston Red Sox on Monday when they battle the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

The Red Sox will give the ball to starter Tim Wakefield in this one. Righthander Wakefield is 6-4 this season with a 5.03 ERA.

It'll be Scott Baker toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Baker is 8-6 with a 3.01 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Boston was a 3-2 winner in its last match at home against the Yankees. They won as -153 favorites, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 7-0 loser as they battled the White Sox at home. Moneyline bettors who got the White Sox at -108 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Boston has won 2 straight games. Minnesota has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 70-43 SU Minnesota: 51-63 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing NY Yankees are 9-1 After a win are 6-4

Minnesota most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Boston are 4-6 After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road Boston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing Boston Minnesota is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Boston

Next up: Minnesota home to Boston, Tuesday, August 9

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox meet at Fenway Park.

Freddy Garcia will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this day. Righthander Garcia is 10-7 this season with a 3.17 ERA.

Garcia's opponent in this one will be Josh Beckett. The Red Sox righthander has a 2.20 ERA to go along with a 9-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

New York lost its last outing, a 10-4 result against the Red Sox on August 6. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at +139 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: New York: 69-43 SU Boston: 69-43 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing LA Angels are 5-5 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3

Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing NY Yankees are 8-2 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 14 of NY Yankees's last 17 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 13 games on the road Boston is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 14 of Boston's last 17 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Boston is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home Boston is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

Next up: NY Yankees home to LA Angels, Tuesday, August 9 Boston at Minnesota, Monday, August 8

AL East Preview: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox meet at Fenway Park.

Lefthander CC Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Sabathia is 16-5 this season with a 2.55 ERA.

Starting this game for the Red Sox will be John Lackey. The righthander has a 6.23 ERA to go along with a 9-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Last time out for New York, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Yankees at +137 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: New York has won 8 straight games. Boston has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: New York: 69-42 SU Boston: 68-43 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 4-6 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a win are 9-1

Boston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing NY Yankees are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 13 of NY Yankees's last 16 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games on the road Boston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 13 of Boston's last 16 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Boston is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home Boston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

Next up: Boston home to NY Yankees, Sunday, August 7

AL East Preview: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

The Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Fenway Park.

Righthander Michael Pineda will take the mound for the Mariners to start this game. Pineda is 8-6 this season with a 3.24 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Tim Wakefield who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Wakefield is 5-3 with a 4.81 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 148-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Seattle lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Red Sox on July 23. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at -295 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Seattle has lost 14 straight games. Boston has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Seattle: 43-57 SU Boston: 61-37 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a loss are 0-10

Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Kansas City are 4-6 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Seattle's last 14 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle The total has gone OVER in 15 of Boston's last 21 games at home

Next up: Seattle at NY Yankees, Monday, July 25 Boston home to Kansas City, Monday, July 25

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox

The division rival Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Fenway Park.

The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Zachary Britton in this game. Britton has a 6-6 record and a 3.47 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Josh Beckett who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Beckett is 7-3 with a 2.12 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 215-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

In their last action, Baltimore was a 10-4 loser on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Boston at -156 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (14) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Baltimore has lost 4 straight games. Boston has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Baltimore: 36-49 SU Boston: 52-35 SU

Baltimore most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Baltimore are 5-5 After playing Baltimore are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston Baltimore is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Boston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Baltimore The total has gone OVER in 12 of Boston's last 16 games at home Boston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

Next up: Boston home to Baltimore, Saturday, July 9

MLB Preview: Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Beckett in this game. Beckett has a 6-2 record and a 1.86 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Phillies will be Cliff Lee. The lefthander has a 2.87 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, Boston was a 4-2 winner on the road against the Pirates. Bettors on Boston at -150 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Philadelphia won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Athletics on June 26. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -240 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Boston: 45-32 SU Philadelphia: 49-30 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After playing Pittsburgh are 3-5 After a win are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Boston is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games on the road Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Boston, Wednesday, June 29

Interleague Play Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays meet at Tropicana Field.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Clay Buchholz in this game. Buchholz has a 5-3 record and a 3.59 ERA this season.

Buchholz's opponent in this one will be David Price. The Rays lefthander has a 3.51 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 3-0 winner as they battled the Rays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -130 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Boston: 40-27 SU Tampa Bay: 36-32 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 3-3 After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After a win are 8-2

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 3-7 After playing Boston are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston Tampa Bay is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games at home

Next up: Boston home to Milwaukee, Friday, June 17 Tampa Bay home to Florida, Friday, June 17

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The division rival Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Tropicana Field.

The Red Sox will trot Josh Beckett out to the mound in this one. Righthander Beckett has a 5-2 record and a 2.06 ERA this season.

The Rays will counter Beckett with Jeremy Hellickson. Righthander Hellickson has a 3.03 ERA to go along with a 7-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Boston lost its last outing, a 4-0 result against the Rays on June 14. Bettors who backed the Rays at -124 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Boston: 39-27 SU Tampa Bay: 36-31 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Boston are 4-6 After playing Boston are 9-1 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Boston, Thursday, June 16

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays meet at Tropicana Field.

Tim Wakefield will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Wakefield is 3-1 this season with a 4.89 ERA.

The Rays will counter Wakefield with James Shields. Righthander Shields has a 2.85 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 14-1 winner as they battled the Blue Jays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -178 were rewarded, while the 15 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Tigers. Bettors on Detroit at -116 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Boston has won 9 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 39-26 SU Tampa Bay: 35-31 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Toronto are 7-3 After a win are 9-1

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 12 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Tampa Bay is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Boston, Wednesday, June 15

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees meet at Yankee Stadium.

The Red Sox will give the ball to starter Josh Beckett in this one. Righthander Beckett is 4-2 this season with a 2.01 ERA.

Beckett's opponent in this one will be CC Sabathia. The Yankees lefthander has a 2.80 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 143-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 11-6 winner as they battled the Yankees on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at +130 were rewarded, while the 17 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Boston has won 5 straight games. New York has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 35-26 SU New York: 33-26 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

New York most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games at home NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games NY Yankees are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games at home NY Yankees are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston

Next up: Boston at Toronto, Friday, June 10 NY Yankees home to Cleveland, Friday, June 10

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Lefthander Jon Lester will take the mound for the Red Sox to start this game. Lester is 7-2 this season with a 3.94 ERA.

The Yankees will counter Lester with Freddy Garcia. Righthander Garcia has a 3.23 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

In their last action, Boston was a 6-3 winner at home against the Athletics. Bettors on Boston at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, New York was a 5-3 winner on the road against the Angels. Bettors on New York at -116 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Boston has won 3 straight games. New York has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 33-26 SU New York: 33-24 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

New York most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing LA Angels are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games Boston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games

Next up: NY Yankees home to Boston, Wednesday, June 8

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

The Chicago White Sox will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jake Peavy in this game. Peavy has a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.

The Red Sox will counter Peavy with Jon Lester. Lefthander Lester has a 3.36 ERA to go along with a 7-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 187-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 13-4 loser as they battled the Blue Jays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blue Jays at -148 were rewarded, while the 17 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Boston lost its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Tigers on May 29. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -103 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 24-31 SU Boston: 30-23 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 8-2 After playing Toronto are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3

Boston most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Boston Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

Next up: Boston home to Chi White Sox, Tuesday, May 31

MLB Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox

A winning streak will be on the line for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday when they battle the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Beckett in this game. Beckett has a 4-1 record and a 1.69 ERA this season.

Beckett's opponent in this one will be Justin Verlander. The Tigers righthander has a 3.42 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Boston won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Tigers on May 27. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at -102 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Boston has won 4 straight games. Detroit has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 29-22 SU Detroit: 25-25 SU

A few trends to consider: Boston6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit Boston4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games Boston4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Boston7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit Detroit is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,at home Detroit is 3-7-1 SU in its last 11 games , Detroit is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games ,when playing at home against Boston Detroit is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing Boston

Next up: Boston home to Chi White Sox, Monday, May 30 Detroit home to Minnesota, Monday, May 30

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers (Game #2)

The Boston Red Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jon Lester in this game. Lester has a 4-1 record and a 2.96 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Freddy Garcia who starts for the Yankees. Righthander Garcia is 2-2 with a 2.40 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

In their last action, Boston was a 6-0 winner on the road against the Yankees. Bettors on Boston at +131 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Boston has won 2 straight games. New York has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 19-20 SU New York: 20-17 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Baltimore are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: Boston is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Boston is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

Next up: Boston home to Baltimore, Monday, May 16 NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, Monday, May 16

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

The Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Fenway Park.

The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Joel Pineiro in this game. Pineiro has a 0-0 record and a 1.29 ERA this season.

It'll be John Lackey toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Righthander Lackey is 2-3 with a 5.65 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 161-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 5-3 winner on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Los Angeles at +153 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Los Angeles: 17-14 SU Boston: 14-16 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road LA Angels are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 15-2 SU in their last 17 games when playing LA Angels Boston is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels Boston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

Next up: LA Angels home to Cleveland, Friday, May 6 Boston home to Minnesota, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox