Red Sox vs Yankees MLB Odds – August 8, 2010: After evening out their 4-game series at one win apiece, the (63-48) Boston Red Sox [+123 ML] and the (68-41) New York Yankees [-133 ML] will resume play tonight in primetime. ESPN will be taking over broadcasting duties for this one, as the most intense rivalry in sports takes center stage on Sunday Night Baseball.
On the hill tonight we will see a great pitching matchup between two hard-throwing right-handers, as Josh Beckett (3-1, 5.70 ERA) takes on former fellow Florida Marlin, AJ Burnett (9-9, 4.93 ERA). As a result of this pitching matchup, MLB Odds makers at SBGGLOBAL.com have set the OVER/UNDER mark for the Red Sox vs Yankees at a combined total of 9 runs scored.
The last time that Beckett and Burnett went at it was a year ago, in one of those magical matchups that give meaning to the words: Red Sox vs Yankees. A year and a day ago, a Josh Beckett-A.J. Burnett duel turned into an epic, the type of game that makes the Red Sox-Yankees series worth watching. Nevertheless, this season has been anything but spectacular for either guy, but more so for Burnett, who has struggled with consistency.
"I refuse to accept that," said Yankees manager Joe Girardi when asked of A.J.’s inability to build on good starts. "I would expect all my players not to accept that. Our job is to try and make guys better every day. That's part of being a coach, and we'll continue to work with everybody to try and bring about improvement. If you accept it, then you don't have high expectations, and I think it's important that players know we expect a lot out of them."
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Red Sox vs Yankees MLB Odds – August 7, 2010: The biggest rivalry in sports is revisited once again, as the Boston Red Sox [+180 ML] and the New York Yankees [-220 ML] play game 2 of their 4-game weekend set from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. Trailing the pinstripes by 5 games in the race for the American League East, the BoSox were able to get one back with a 6-3 victory in the series opener.
"I think we've pulled together," said Boston skipper, Terry Francona. "We're not in first place. This is not where we want to be. But we're trying to be. I'll let you know that at the end of the year. We're giving our best. Our goal is to win. We're not where we want to be. I don't think that means we can't be. We've got a long road ahead against some really good teams, but we'll see how it goes. But it is fun. The challenge is fun."
This afternoon, beginning at 4:10 PM ET (1:10 PM PT) on FOX, these old bitter rivals will continue to do battle. On the hill for game 2 for the Red Sox will be veteran right-hander, John Lackey (10-6, 4.48 ERA). Lifetime, Lackey brings a career record of 5-7 and a 4.40 ERA against the Bombers, as he faces dominant lefty, CC Sabathia (13-5, 3.19 ERA).
Sabathia brings a 5-5 record and a 3.56 ERA against the hated Sox. Looking to get out of his current funk, Sabathia will be trying to take a different approach on the hill. Going into game 2, CC is just 1-2 in his last 4 starts.
"It comes down to a little bit of location," Yankees manager Joe Giradi said. "He's struggled with his sinker the past couple times. He didn't have great location. To me, you know that CC is going to throw a ton of fastballs, so if he's not locating his fastball down and away, he's going to give up some hits."
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Marlins vs Giants MLB Odds – July 29. 2010: Trying to leave the Bay Area with a series-split at best, the Florida Marlins [+135 ML] will take on the sports betting odds favorite San Francisco Giants [-150 ML] in the finale of a four-game set from AT&T Park in the East Bay. The Marlins were able to take the series opener from the Giants, 4-3, but have dropped two straight as the bullpen has been seriously taxed.
"I don't have a reasonable explanation other than they've been overworked," Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez said of his bullpen. "We've been in so many tight games. We're working our bullpen, and it's showing up now. Brian Sanches has been solid. Jose Veras over 10 games was pretty solid, and Clay Hensley. The bullpen, overall, had been doing a good job. They're showing signs of being overworked."
Looking for a strong performance from today’s starter, the Fish hope that RHP Anibal Sanchez (7-6, 3.59) could be as economical as possible. "I'd be lying if I said I'm not a little tired. I've pitched a lot," Sanches said. "These are the situations I want to pitch in. I'm not always going to be 100 percent. That's not an excuse or a reason why. But the numbers. You can see the number of games we're pitching in.
“That's part of being in close games. It seems like you go through trends of where you're pitching a lot. Then you go through a trend of not being used a lot. It's the way the season works out. When you have a tie game or a one-run lead, obviously the game is close. The pressure is there. Is it out of the ordinary? I'd say no. We're used to dealing with it. You shouldn't really pitch any different."
Yankees vs Indians MLB Odds – July 26, 2010: After failing to hit career home run No.600 in front of the New York Yankees [-178 ML] faithful, Alex Rodriguez will take his hacks tonight, as the pinstripes open up a 7-game road trip beginning at the Cleveland Indians [+163 ML] tonight. The yanks and Tribe are scheduled to get things going at exactly 7:05 PM ET and you can catch all the action on the YES Network beginning at that time.
On the hill tonight for the visiting Bronx Bombers will be RHP Javier Vazquez 8-7, 4.68 ERA, as he battles RHP Jake Westbrook (6-6, 4.74 ERA). Vazquez comes into this series opener with a 7-5 career record against the Indians along with a 4.40 ERA. His counterpart has struggled significantly against the pinstripes, posting a 2-4 mark and a 5.29 ERA. According to MLB Odds makers at BODOG.com, the OVER/UNDER for tonight’s Yankees vs Indians Game 1 is set at a combined total of 9 runs scored.
On Sunday evening, Yankees fans held their collective breaths, as A-Rod was plunked by a pitch in the late going of a wild 12-6 win over the Royals. After getting hit in the left hand and forearm, No.13 was pulled from the game for precautionary measures. His status for tonight’s game is a positive one.
"I have pretty much full strength, so I should be OK," Rodriguez said. "It's very easy to break a bone or chip a bone. I'm just glad it's OK."
The worst part about the entire ordeal is that the removal of A-Rod put an end to any chances of the superstar hitting his 600th homerun in front of the home crowd. “I was trying to imitate Reggie Jackson, down on one knee," Rodriguez said. "These fans waited for three hours. ... I'm just disappointed we couldn't share the moment together."
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Rockies vs Phillies MLB Odds – July 26, 2010: Going for a clean sweep of this 4-game series, the Philadelphia Phillies [-122 ML] and the sports betting odds underdog Colorado Rockies [+112 ML] will wrap things up in a matinee from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. The Phillies have taken the first three games of this series through superior firepower and great pitching.
In this series finale, Phillies skipper Charlie Manuel hopes to get the same from starting RHP Joe Blanton (3-6, 6.03 ERA) who will be opposed by LHP Jason Hammel (7-5, 4.23 ERA). According to MLB Odds makers at SBGGLOBAL.com, the OVER/UNDER between the Rockies and Phillies has been set at a combined total of 9 runs scored.
The Phillies come into this game carrying the momentum of a4-game win streak, which includes a season high 7-game home win streak. The first two games of this series were very much one-sided. However, on Sunday night, the Rockies gave Philly all that it could handle, losing a close contest, 4-3.
For the Rockies, they have come out very slow following the All-Star break. Since the festivities, Colorado has posted a 2-8 record which includes a season high 5-straight loses.
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goal is to win. We're not where we want to be. I don't think that means we can't be. We've got a long road ahead against some really good teams, but we'll see how it goes. But it is fun. The challenge is fun."
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On the hill tonight for the visiting Bronx Bombers will be RHP Javier Vazquez 8-7, 4.68 ERA, as he battles RHP Jake Westbrook (6-6, 4.74 ERA). Vazquez comes into this series opener with a 7-5 career record against the Indians along with a 4.40 ERA. His counterpart has struggled significantly against the pinstripes, posting a 2-4 mark and a 5.29 ERA. According to MLB Odds makers at BODOG.com, the 
In this series finale, Phillies skipper Charlie Manuel hopes to get the same from starting RHP