Early Sunday MLB Info (Betting Odds - Matchup)
-Red Sox SP Josh Beckett has a 2.46 ERA against the Rays since 2007, the best mark among MLB qualifiers over that span
-Beckett is tied with Mike Mussina for the most ever starts allowing one run or less to Tampa Bay (11)
-White Sox SP Chris Sale has a 1-3 record and 3.72 ERA over 12 career games (one start) against Kansas City
-Indians SP Derek Lowe is 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA in four career starts at the Rogers Centre
-Lowe has won three of his last four decisions against the Blue Jays
-Tigers SP Justin Verlander is 6-0 with a 3.05 ERA in nine career starts versus the Orioles
-Royals SP Luis Mendoza is 3-1 in five career appearances (three starts) versus the White Sox
-Mendoza has faced the White Sox twice during his time with the Royals, earning a win each time on the road
-Yankees SP Ivan Nova is 2-0 with a 6.39 ERA in two starts against the Angels this year (3-1, 5.11 ERA in four career starts)
-Jarrod Parker is the second SP since 1918 to allow two runs or fewer in 12 of his first 15 career games
-Rays SP James Shields is 7-3 with a 3.08 ERA versus the Red Sox at Tropicana Field
-Rangers SP Matt Harrison is 7-1 wit ha 1.52 ERA in his last nine starts
-Harrison has won his last seven starts against the Mariners
-Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill is 2-1 with a 1.71 ERA in his last three road starts
-Cahill has surrendered seven HRs in his last four starts (3 in previous 13)
-Cubs SP Matt Garza is 2-6 with a 5.96 ERA in his last nine outings
-Rockies SP Drew Pomeranz is 1-0 with a 0.87 ERA in two career starts versus NL East opponents
-Astros SP Bud Norris is a native of the Bay Area, going 0-1 with a 4.35 ERA in two previous starts at AT&T Park
-Norris is looking to snap a career-high five-game losing streak
-Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley is 12-8 with a 2.62 ERA in 26 games (22 starts) versus the Padres
-Marlins SP Rickey Nolasco has not defeated the Nationals in South Florida since June 29, 2009, going 0-2 with a 6.06 ERA
-Nolasco has more victories (9) against the Nationals than any other opponent
-Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo has won his last four starts against the Pirates (0.78 ERA)
-Mets SP Johan Santana is 3-7 with a 2.53 ERA in 14 career starts versus the Braves
-Pirates SP A.J. Burnett has won each of his last four starts on the road since surrendering 12 runs to the Cardinals on May 2
-Padres SP Jason Marquis’ 2.55 ERA versus the Dodgers is the fifth-best among active pitchers with at least 10 starts against them
-Marquis’ ERA versus the Dodgers is his second-best mark against any team (Mariners, 1.77)
-Giants SP Matt Cain threw a perfect game the last time he faced the Astros
-Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook is 1-0 with a 1.45 ERA in three career starts at the Great American Ball Park
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-Red Sox SP Josh Beckett has a 2.46 ERA against the Rays since 2007, the best mark among MLB qualifiers over that span
-Beckett is tied with Mike Mussina for the most ever starts allowing one run or less to Tampa Bay (11)
-White Sox SP Chris Sale has a 1-3 record and 3.72 ERA over 12 career games (one start) against Kansas City
-Indians SP Derek Lowe is 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA in four career starts at the Rogers Centre
-Lowe has won three of his last four decisions against the Blue Jays
-Tigers SP Justin Verlander is 6-0 with a 3.05 ERA in nine career starts versus the Orioles
-Royals SP Luis Mendoza is 3-1 in five career appearances (three starts) versus the White Sox
-Mendoza has faced the White Sox twice during his time with the Royals, earning a win each time on the road
-Yankees SP Ivan Nova is 2-0 with a 6.39 ERA in two starts against the Angels this year (3-1, 5.11 ERA in four career starts)
-Jarrod Parker is the second SP since 1918 to allow two runs or fewer in 12 of his first 15 career games
-Rays SP James Shields is 7-3 with a 3.08 ERA versus the Red Sox at Tropicana Field
-Rangers SP Matt Harrison is 7-1 wit ha 1.52 ERA in his last nine starts
-Harrison has won his last seven starts against the Mariners
-Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill is 2-1 with a 1.71 ERA in his last three road starts
-Cahill has surrendered seven HRs in his last four starts (3 in previous 13)
-Cubs SP Matt Garza is 2-6 with a 5.96 ERA in his last nine outings
-Rockies SP Drew Pomeranz is 1-0 with a 0.87 ERA in two career starts versus NL East opponents
-Astros SP Bud Norris is a native of the Bay Area, going 0-1 with a 4.35 ERA in two previous starts at AT&T Park
-Norris is looking to snap a career-high five-game losing streak
-Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley is 12-8 with a 2.62 ERA in 26 games (22 starts) versus the Padres
-Marlins SP Rickey Nolasco has not defeated the Nationals in South Florida since June 29, 2009, going 0-2 with a 6.06 ERA
-Nolasco has more victories (9) against the Nationals than any other opponent
-Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo has won his last four starts against the Pirates (0.78 ERA)
-Mets SP Johan Santana is 3-7 with a 2.53 ERA in 14 career starts versus the Braves
-Pirates SP A.J. Burnett has won each of his last four starts on the road since surrendering 12 runs to the Cardinals on May 2
-Padres SP Jason Marquis’ 2.55 ERA versus the Dodgers is the fifth-best among active pitchers with at least 10 starts against them
-Marquis’ ERA versus the Dodgers is his second-best mark against any team (Mariners, 1.77)
-Giants SP Matt Cain threw a perfect game the last time he faced the Astros
-Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook is 1-0 with a 1.45 ERA in three career starts at the Great American Ball Park
Make sure to check out Sunday's SBR Forum articles before placing your wagers