07/05/2009 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The red-hot Texas Rangers will try to collect a three- game sweep over the Tampa Bay Rays when the two teams collide this evening in Arlington.
The Rangers will send Scott Feldman to the hill, who is coming off a solid performance against the Angels. In the 9-5 win over Anaheim, the right-hander held the Angels to just three runs on six hits in six innings of work. The victory snapped a four-game winless streak for Feldman, and boosted his ledger to 6-2 on the season.
The 26-year-old has made five appearances against the Rays, but only one of those outings was as a starter. In 12 innings of work against Tampa, he has allowed four runs on 10 hits, but was able to strike out six batters.
As for the Rays they will try to jump on the shoulders of Matt Garza, who has won his last two starts. In his last outing the right-hander overpowered Toronto, holding the Blue Jays to just one run on seven hits in seven innings of work.
Garza has been impressive against Texas in four career starts, posting a 3-1 mark with an outstanding 1.98 earned run average.
Last night, Andruw Jones' three-run homer in the first inning set the tone, as Texas went on to dismantle young David Price and the Rays, 12-4.
Jones doubled in another run and Michael Young added a three-run double in the second inning for the Rangers, who have strung together four straight wins. Taylor Teagarden and Nelson Cruz each had two RBI, while David Murphy finished a home run shy of the cycle.
Derek Holland (2-5) gave up four runs on seven hits in six innings of work.
"We had an offensive explosion," said Texas manager Ron Washington. "Jones led the way with three runs in the first inning. It was definitely a team effort."
Dioner Navarro clubbed a three-run homer and Jason Bartlett also went deep for Tampa Bay, which has dropped three in a row on the heels of a season-high, seven-game win streak.
Price (2-3) couldn't make it out of the second inning, surrendering six runs on three hits and five walks while recording just four outs. The former No. 1 overall pick saw his earned run average balloon from 3.93 to 5.21.
"I let us down. I've got to be able to get back out there with that mindset and that attitude that I know I belong," Price said.
Lance Cormier was charged with three runs in three innings of relief.
The Rays won six of nine matchups with Texas a year ago, including four of six tilts held in Arlington.
A win tonight would give the Rangers their first three-game sweep of the Rays since turning the trick from April 21-23 in Arlington.
<< Billingsley goes for win No. 10 in rubber match against Padres
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chad Billingsley tries to win his 10th game of the season
this afternoon when the Los Angeles Dodgers play the rubber match of their
three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Billingsley, though, is winles
<< Phils hope to break out the brooms on the Mets
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Johan Santana goes for the New York Mets this afternoon,
as they try and avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the NL East-leading
Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
With wins in just three of its last 15 gam
<< Brewers, Cubs close series at Wrigley Field
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Burns hopes the Milwaukee Brewers have some runs
left in them this afternoon when they close out a four-game series with the
Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
After being shutout twice in their last six games and manag
<< Nolasco tries to win fourth straight decision in finale with Bucs
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ricky Nolasco tries to win his fourth consecutive start
this afternoon when the Florida Marlins play the rubber match of their three-
game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Land Shark Stadium.
Nolasco stretched his unbea
Kaymer beats Westwood in Paris playoff >>
Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Martin Kaymer defeated Lee Westwood in a
playoff Sunday to win the Open de France, rolling in a lengthy par putt on the
first extra hole to claim his third European Tour victory.
Kaymer closed with a th
Yankees place Wang on DL, recall Albaladejo >>
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang was
placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain, the club
announced on Sunday.
The right-hander left Saturday's 6-5, 12-inning victo
Federer tops Roddick in epic Wimbledon final for 15th major title >>
Wimbledon, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roger Federer captured his sixth
Wimbledon title Sunday with a thrilling five-set victory over Andy Roddick and
established a record with his 15th career Grand Slam title.
Federer earned a 5-7,
Marlins' Ramirez scratched from lineup with tight hip flexor >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was
scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a tight
right hip flexor.
Ramirez tweaked the injury rounding first base on a single in the
Albert Pujols to be This Year's Home Run Champ Says Online Sportsbook
Barry Bonds is a 50-1 long shot to be this year's home run champ odds. The favorite to be this year's home run champ is none other than Albert Pujols, however.
Now that Barry Bonds is signed and in Giants camp, it is on to his pursuit of all of sports most prestigious records: the all-time home run mark. Bonds sits just 21 homers shy of tying Hank Aaron for the career mark at 755. Word out of Giants’ camp is that Bonds is the healthiest he has been in a few years. Bonds is just two seasons removed from his injury riddled 2005 campaign where he played in only 14 games and hit only 5 home runs. He did come back last year and had a solid season hitting .270 with 26 bombs. All eyes will be on Bonds this spring and summer not only because of his home run chase but his highly publicized steroid abuse allegations. If and when Bonds breaks the record, he surely will not get the positive attention one should for breaking a record that was once thought of as “unbreakable”. Despite Bonds decent season last year, he is just 50-1 at MySportsbook.com to lead the MLB in long balls this season.
Not surprisingly, the favorites to go deep the most times this season are Albert Pujols 5-1, Ryan Howard 6-1, David Ortiz 8-1 and Alex Rodriguez 12-1. With 49 homers, Pujols finished second in the National League behind Howard (58). Pujols is considered the favorite due to the consistent power numbers that he has posted since breaking into the league in 2001. Also one must consider the fact that he played in 16 fewer games then Howard did due to an injury. Howard smashed 58 homers in his first complete season of big league play en route to the National League MVP odds award. He silenced his critics by successfully hitting left-handed pitching. Howard also displayed the ability to use his power to the opposite field. Two attributes which should keep Howard amongst the league leaders in long balls for years to come. From the American League representatives, David Ortiz leads the field. Ortiz was second in the majors last year with 54 home runs. Except for 1999 when he only played in 10 games, Ortiz has improved on his home run numbers each year he has been in the majors (1997).
Be sure to log onto online sports betting site MySportsbook.com to check out the odds for who will lead the MLB in home runs this season. Below is just a sample of the players listed. With the highest credit card rates in the industry, MySportsbook.com is the place to bet on baseball this summer.
World Series odds
Adam Dunn 15-1
Albert Pujols 5-1
Alex Rodriguez 12-1
Alfonso Soriano 15-1
Andruw Jones 25-1
Barry Bonds 50-1
Carlos Delgado 40-1
David Ortiz 8-1
Jermaine Dye 40-1
Ken Griffey Jr. 100-1
Lance Berkman 40-1
Manny Ramirez 20-1
Richie Sexson 40-1
Ryan Howard 6-1
Travis Hafner 20-1
Vladimir Guerrero 40-1
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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds
Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
Buffalo Bills 50-1
Carolina Panthers 18-1
Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
Cleveland Browns 100-1
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Denver Broncos 15-1
Detroit Lions 100-1
Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
Oakland Raiders 100-1
Philadelphia Eagles 18-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Saint Louis Rams 60-1
San Diego Chargers 6-1
San Francisco 49ers 75-1
Seattle Seahawks 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1
Tennessee Titans 40-1
Washington Redskins 50-1
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