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Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game 1 Betting Preview
This Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game 1 betting preview is courtesy of Sportsbook.com. This is the first game of the divisional series.
Odds to Win The 2010 World Series (Updated September 28)
Odds to win the 2010 World Series were still available as of Tuesday September 28 and the payouts could be rewarding. These odds were courtesy of SBG Global. The New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays have the shortest odds of winning the 2010 World Series as of now.
American League Games Highlight Tuesday MLB betting
Two marquees MLB match-ups highlight Sportsbook.com’s baseball betting board tonight. The Yankees and Rays continue their three-game series after giving us a taste of the postseason in Monday night’s 1-0 Tampa Bay win. With the victory, the Rays are now in first place in the East. Meanwhile, the White Sox have an opportunity to cut into Minnesota’s six-game Central lead as the two teams open a three-game set on Chicago’s South Side.
Yankees @ Rays
Pete Rose Apologizes For Gambling Scandal
25 years after the scandal that rocked Major League Baseball, Pete Rose apologized for his gambling while manager of the Cincinnati Reds during the 1980’s.
National League Pennant Races Heating up
Two key National League games are on Sportsbook.com’s betting board tonight.
In the West, the Padres survived a 10-game losing streak and rebounded with a three-game sweep of the Dodgers. The Giants took advantage of the Padres slide, winning six of their last eight games, and enter play just two games behind San Diego for first place in the NL West. The two clubs open a crucial four-game series Thursday at Petco Park.
Baseball Betting: Rays vs. Red Sox, Reds vs. Rockies
Baseball betting odds for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox were available at SBG Global here.
Poker Pro Phil Hellmuth Throws First Pitch At Oakland A’s Game
UB.com poker pro Phil Hellmuth this week spent time with players from the Oakland A’s. His mission: Teach them how to play Chinese Poker.
Twins vs. Rangers Free Baseball Pick
This Twins vs. Rangers free baseball pick is courtesy of Pregame.com.
The Texas Rangers host the Minnesota Twins tonight in front of a national audience on ESPN at 8:05 EDT. Both of these teams are leading their respective divisions within the American League. It is quite likely that these two teams will meet in the playoffs. The Rangers are -145 home favorites tonight, with a total of 8.5 runs expected.
Trading News: Gambling Public Says Roger Clemens to be Found Guilty
A new market has opened at intrade.com on Roger Clemens pleading guilty or being found guilty on at least one count.
A federal grand jury indicted Clemens on August 19, 2010 on charges of making false statements to Congress about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. The indictment charges Clemens with one count of obstruction of Congress, three counts of making false statements and two counts of perjury in connection with his February 2008 testimony.
Rockies vs. Dodgers Free Baseball Pick
This Rockies vs. Dodgers free baseball pick is courtesy of Pregame.com.
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies tonight in a meeting of two disappointing National League West teams. Both teams are all but eliminated from the playoff chase, so playing for pride will be a deciding factor tonight. The Dodgers are -150 favorites tonight, with a total of 7.5 runs expected. First pitch of this game is at 10:10 EDT.
MLB: Ace Lefties Square off in Potential Playoff Preview
Two of the best teams in the American League start a three game series on Monday night, and you couldn’t ask for a better pitching matchup for the opener, as Texas’ Cliff Lee will square off against Tampa Bay’s David Price. Oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com initially gave Lee the edge, installing him as a -115 favorite, despite his team being on the road. However, since bettors have moved the line to -103 and may even turn it further over to Tampa Bay’s favor over the course of the day.
Washington Nationals Prospect A.J. Cole Grandson of Gambling Publishing Magnate
