The Colorado Rockies and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Busch Stadium.

Righthander Esmil Rogers will take the mound for the Rockies to start this game. Rogers is 5-1 this season with a 4.91 ERA.

Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Edwin Jackson. The righthander has a 4.07 ERA to go along with a 8-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 158-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

The Rockies were a 6-1 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Cardinals. That made winners of bettors who got Colorado at +160 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Colorado: 56-65 SU St. Louis: 64-56 SU

Colorado most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing St. Louis are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 7-3 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 10 games when playing St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home

Next up: Colorado home to Florida, Monday, August 15 St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Monday, August 15

MLB Preview: Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

The Pirates will trot Charlie Morton out to the mound in this one. Righthander Morton has a 9-6 record and a 3.56 ERA this season.

Morton's opponent in this one will be Shaun Marcum. The Brewers righthander has a 3.62 ERA to go along with a 10-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Pirates were a 1-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Brewers. That made winners of bettors who got Milwaukee at -162 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games. Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Pittsburgh: 56-62 SU Milwaukee: 69-51 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 1-9 After a loss are 2-8

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Pittsburgh is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Milwaukee is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

Next up: Pittsburgh home to St. Louis, Monday, August 15 Milwaukee home to LA Dodgers, Monday, August 15

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The Los Angeles Angels and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rogers Centre.

Dan Haren will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Haren is 11-6 this season with a 2.93 ERA.

The Blue Jays will counter Haren with Brett Cecil. Lefthander Cecil has a 4.31 ERA to go along with a 4-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Angels were a 11-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blue Jays. That made winners of bettors who got Toronto at +117 on the moneyline, while the total score (13) was good news for OVER bettors.

Team records: Los Angeles: 65-55 SU Toronto: 60-59 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a loss are 8-2

Toronto most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Seattle are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 4-6 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 18 of LA Angels's last 25 games when playing on the road against Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Toronto's last 25 games when playing at home against LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing LA Angels

Next up: LA Angels home to Texas, Monday, August 15 Toronto at Seattle, Monday, August 15

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Ivor Wynne Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tiger-Cats listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Argonauts, while the game's total is sitting at 50.

Cleo Lemon threw for 314 yards and two scores in the Argonauts' 36-23 loss to the Alouettes in Week 6.

The Alouettes managed to cover the 4.5-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (52).

The Tiger-Cats fell on the road in Week 6, losing 32-20 to the Stampeders in Calgary.

The Stampeders managed to cover the 3.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (50.5).

Current streak: Toronto has lost 5 straight games.

Team records: Toronto: 1-5 SU, 2-4 ATS Hamilton: 3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS

Toronto most recently: When playing in August are 2-8 When playing on turf are 3-7 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 3-7

Hamilton most recently: When playing in August are 5-5 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Hamilton The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Hamilton The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton's last 5 games when playing Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Hamilton's last 7 games at home Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Hamilton's last 12 games

Next up: Toronto home to Saskatchewan, Thursday, August 18 Hamilton at Winnipeg, Friday, August 26

 

CFL Preview: Toronto Argonauts vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

A season ago the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were a nonfactor, the lone East Division team to miss the boat on the playoffs. Their 4-14 record wasn't just last in their own conference though, but also the entire league.

This season, however, they've emerged as one of the most intriguing options on the odds board.

Through 2011's first six weeks, the Blue Bombers have not only turned their fortunes around, but done so dramatically. They currently sit first in the East Division and tied in the CFL for the best record. Their defense has allowed the fewest amount of points against this season - by far.

Perhaps most impressively, they've already won more games than last year out.

Why then, do they have just 7/1 odds of winning the Grey Cup?

This Saturday, Winnipeg will have an opportunity to extend their 5-1 mark to 6-1, as they host the last-place B.C. Lions. A victory may well raise their stock in the eyes of oddsmakers but likely not by much.

Despite their success so far this season, they remain closer to the bottom of the barrel than the top when it comes to CFL futures.

Will Winnipeg's success last over the course of the season? It may be tough with the Montreal Alouettes on their heels and with the West Division sharpening their teeth as they year progresses, but at least the Blue Bombers can take solace in the fact that no matter what happens over the remaining 12 weeks, they've already improved in the win column.

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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

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics meet at Overstock.com Coliseum.

Colby Lewis will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Lewis is 10-8 this season with a 4.12 ERA.

Starting this game for the Athletics will be Trevor Cahill. The righthander has a 3.93 ERA to go along with a 9-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Texas was a 9-1 winner on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Texas at -122 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Texas: 67-52 SU Oakland: 53-65 SU

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

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 15 of Oakland's last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing Texas

Next up: Oakland home to Texas, Sunday, August 14

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics

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The fans at Miller Park will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Friday.

Paul Maholm will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates on this day. Lefthander Maholm is 6-12 this season with a 3.54 ERA.

It'll be Zack Greinke toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Greinke is 10-4 with a 4.21 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 9-2 winner on the road against the Giants. Bettors on Pittsburgh at +146 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Milwaukee was a 5-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Cardinals. They lost as +115 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Team records: Pittsburgh: 56-60 SU Milwaukee: 67-51 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Friday are 1-9 Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After playing St. Louis are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Milwaukee is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home Milwaukee is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games

Next up: Milwaukee home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, August 13

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers

If the Tampa Bay Rays hope to factor into the American League wild card conversation this September they'll have to gain ground on the incumbent New York Yankees, who currently hold the spot just behind the first-place Boston Red Sox.

They'll have an opportunity to do so this weekend, so bet on Major League Baseball with Bodog.

From Friday to Saturday the Bronx Bombers will host the Rays at Yankee Stadium and the hometown team will be looking to strengthen their grip on second, perhaps even make a move for first.

Tampa Bay, who badly need to come out on top in order to stay relevant down the playoff stretch, are looking for their third postseason berth in four years after going 10 years without one upon their 1998 expansion.

According to Bodog's online sportsbook, the Tampa Bay outlook is grim. The Rays have just 125/1 odds to win the World Series, no doubt due to the fact that both the Yankees and Red Sox have looked so strong in 2011.

The Yankees have 6/1 odds of winning the World Series. The Red Sox have 13/4.

If the Rays can make noise in August and September, potentially even threatening for the AL?s wild card berth, they could pay out significantly.

Might the odds shift dramatically after this series if the Rays can stick it to the second-place Yankees over the weekend?

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