08/20/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It's too bad CC Sabathia can't pitch every night for the struggling Milwaukee Brewers, who are 8-1 with the big lefty on the hill.
Manny Parra will try to begin a streak of his own when he handles pitching duties for the Brewers in tonight's finale of a three-game series versus the Houston Astros at Miller Park.
Parra is winless (0-4) over his last five trips to the hill and has allowed three runs or more in four of those outings. He recently lost at Los Angeles on Friday after allowing four runs and 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings of work, falling to 9-6 with a 4.12 ERA in 25 games (24 starts) this season.
The lefty, who is a solid 5-2 at home in 2008, is sporting a 2-2 record and a 5.91 ERA in four engagements with the Astros this season. In a July 25 matchup against Houston, Parra yielded three runs in six innings of a 3-1 loss.
Milwaukee is currently 2 1/2 games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Wild Card standings, but has dropped four of six contests since an eight-game winning streak. In Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Astros, starter Ben Sheets continued his rough stretch after giving up all five runs on five hits in six innings to absorb the loss. He dropped his second consecutive start and has lost in four of his past five trips to the mound.
Jason Kendall had three hits, while Mike Cameron and J.J. Hardy each drove in a run in a losing cause. Milwaukee is 1-1 on a six-game homestand and 37-24 at Miller Park this season.
The Astros have won two of three and 10 of their last 13 games, but sit 7 1/2 games off the pace in the Wild Card race. Geoff Blum provided the Houston fireworks with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, while Michael Bourn finished with a triple and two RBI in the win.
Brian Moehler started for Houston and recorded the win after limiting Milwaukee to a pair of runs -- one earned -- on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings of work. He also walked one and struck out four batters.
Houston is 1-1 on a seven-game road swing and 30-34 away from Minute Maid Park this season.
Wandy Rodriguez gets the nod for the Astros on Wednesday and has dropped two of his last four starts. Rodriguez was last on the hill Friday versus Arizona and was rocked for four runs and three hits in just 2 1/3 innings.
Rodriguez fell to 7-5 with a 4.15 earned run average in 19 starts this season after his miserable performance versus the D'Backs.
The left-hander will square off with Milwaukee again this season after defeating the Brewers on July 25 at Miller Park. Rodriguez limited the Brewers to just one run and three hits in six frames of a 3-1 win.
He is 3-4 with a 4.66 ERA in 11 career games (10 starts) against Milwaukee.
The 2008 season series between Milwaukee and Houston is tied at seven games apiece.
<< Mets' Pelfrey toes rubber versus Braves
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Pelfrey tries to win for the 10th time in his last 12
decisions this evening when the New York Mets play the middle test of their
three-game series with the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium.
Pelfrey's emergence ha
<< White Sox try to finish off home sweep of Mariners
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The American League Central division-leading Chicago White
Sox will shoot for their fifth straight win and a three-game sweep of the
Seattle Mariners this afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chicago remained one game
<< Phils send Myers to hill in second test with Nats
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brett Myers' season turnaround began with a victory over
Washington almost a month ago. The Philadelphia Phillies hurler will try to
continue his resurgence against the Nationals tonight, and hand them their
12th s
<< Liriano leads Twins in finale vs. Oakland
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Francisco Liriano is not the same pitcher who faced the
Athletics in April. Back to his old form, Liriano will try to lead the
Minnesota Twins to a victory against Oakland this afternoon in the rubber
match o
Blue Jays try to catch Yankees in standings >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two American League East foes currently headed in opposite
directions continue a three-game set tonight at Toronto's Rogers Centre, where
the surging Blue Jays shoot for a second consecutive win over the reeling New
York Yank
Rays put baseball's top record on the line in finale with Angels >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Thanks to wins in the first two games of this series the
Tampa Bay Rays now have the best record in all of baseball. Tonight, they will
try to sweep the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for the second time this
season in a three
Dodgers send Billingsley to hill versus Rockies >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The pitcher who has emerged into the unlikely ace of the
Los Angeles Dodgers' staff will be asked to play the role of spoiler when the
National League West contenders resume a three-game series against the
visiting Colorado R
Marlins, Giants resume series in San Francisco >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Florida Marlins will be trying to put together a
winning streak for the first time this month when the young club takes the
field tonight against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.
Florida kicked off an import
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In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
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Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
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