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Game Date:
04/14/2016
8:10pm EST
Lines:
Kansas City +1.5
Houston -1.5
Total:
Over
8 (-121)
Under 8 (+110)
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Phillies reliever Daniel Stumpf was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. The rookie left-hander tested positive for dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, an anabolic steroid used to increase speed and strength. A 25-year-old left-hander, Stumpf made his major league debut April 7 and has a 40.50 ERA in three appearances, allowing three runs in two-thirds of an inning. Continue to Article
April 14, 2016 11:45:am EST
The back and neck problems that hounded Glen Perkins the past two seasons have subsided. Now the Minnesota Twins closer has shoulder trouble. The Twins placed Perkins on the 15-day disabled list before their game Wednesday, and the three-time All-Star said he'll be out longer than the minimum stay. Continue to Article
April 14, 2016 2:56:am EST
World Series MVP Salvador Perez is hoping he's finally solved his early season funk. After coming through with his most significant hit of the season, Perez will try to help the Royals cap this four-game series with a third straight win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Last fall, Perez went 8 for 22 with two RBIs and three runs while leading Kansas City to its first World Series title in 30 years by beating the New York Mets in five games. Continue to Article
April 14, 2016 2:16:am EST
Vince Velasquez might be the fifth starter for the Philadelphia Phillies, but he has the confidence of a staff ace. The right-hander looks to build on a strong season debut Thursday as the Phillies try for a third straight win and series victory over the visiting San Diego Padres. Acquired from Houston in a seven-player December deal that sent closer Ken Giles to the Astros, Velasquez allowed three hits and struck out nine over six innings Saturday to help Philadelphia (4-5) end an 0-4 start with a 1-0 victory over the New York Mets. Continue to Article
April 13, 2016 11:41:pm EST
Salvador Perez tagged Houston reliever Ken Giles for a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, lifting the Kansas City Royals over the Houston Astros 4-2 Wednesday night. The World Series champion Royals have taken two of the three from the team they beat in the decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series last October. Giles (0-1) retired the first two batters in the eighth before walking Alex Gordon on a full count. Continue to Article
April 13, 2016 11:39:pm EST
