Sports Betting News: NFL Team History | NFL Football Betting | College Football Betting | Baseball Betting | Basketball Betting | College Basketball Betting | Hockey Betting | Golf Betting | Tennis Betting | Auto Racing Betting | Horse Racing Betting | Soccer Betting
06/16/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago White Sox will try to snap a six-game road losing streak when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in the second contest of a three-game interleague series at PNC Park.
The White Sox, who haven't dropped seven consecutive road games in more than six years, were outlasted by the Pirates last night by a 4-2 score in the series opener.
Paul Maholm (3-9) picked up the win for Pittsburgh by allowing just one run on three hits over seven strong innings. He struck out six while snapping a personal five-decision losing streak in the process.
Jose Bautista and Xavier Nady each went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Jack Wilson was 2-for-4 with two runs scored for the Pirates, who have won three of their last four games.
A.J. Pierzynski went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored for the White Sox, who have dropped four straight and nine of their last 10 overall games. Chicago, which is a troubling 13-20 on the road this season, has not lost seven in a row away from home since an eight-game slide from May 15-23, 2001.
Sox starter Jon Garland (4-4) was handed the loss, as he gave up four runs on 11 hits in six innings.
Mark Buehrle will try to get the White Sox back on track when he gets the start tonight. The crafty left-hander earned the 100th victory of his career on Sunday, yielding just on earned runs and six hits over eight innings of a 6-3 triumph against Houston. He had been stuck on 99 career victories since defeating Kansas City on April 23rd, a span of seven starts.
Buehrle has fared well in interleague play since the start of the 2005 season, going 5-1 with a 3.03 ERA in eight starts against National League.
In his lone career start against Pittsburgh, the veteran gave up two earned runs in seven innings of a 4-2 triumph last season.
Taking the hill for the Pirates will be John Van Benschoten, who is set to make his first major league start in almost three years. The 2001 first-round draft pick is taking the spot of Shawn Chacon, who was recently moved to the bullpen.
The right-hander has spent most of his time rehabbing from operations on both shoulders since going 1-3 with a 6.91 ERA in six games (five starts) for Pittsburgh in 2004.
Van Benschoten, who has never faced the White Sox in his short major league career, was 6-4 with a 2.73 ERA in 12 starts at Triple-A Indianapolis before getting called up.
Friday's matchup between the White Sox and Pirates was the first of the 2007 season between the clubs. Chicago won two of three games against Pittsburgh at PNC Park in 2006.
The White Sox are 102-83 all-time against the National League, while the Pirates own a 55-88 record in interleague play.
<< Berdych, Baghdatis advance to Halle final
Halle, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fourth-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych and
eighth-seeded Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis were semifinal winners Saturday at
the $900,000 Gerry Weber Open, a grass-court Wimbledon tune-up.
Berdych, who was
<< Dodgers shoot for second straight win over rival Angels
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers take aim at their fifth win in a
row today, as they tangle with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the latest
edition of the Freeway Series from Dodger Stadium.
Last night Derek Lowe outdueled
<< Woe Canada: Nationals try to end struggles in Toronto
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rookie Levale Speigner hopes to duplicate the best outing
of his brief big-league career when he takes the mound today for the
Washington Nationals, who play the second of three straight interleague games
with th
<< Smoltz ready to go as Braves resume set with Tribe
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - John Smoltz returns to the hill today following a missed
start due to shoulder soreness as the Atlanta Braves take on the Cleveland
Indians in the second contest of a three-game interleague series at Jacobs
Field.
Royals aim for another interleague win over Marlins >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Kansas City Royals hope to maintain their strong season
record against National League teams in tonight's middle test of a three-game
series with the visiting Florida Marlins from Kauffman Stadium.
Although the Roya
White Sox sign first-round pick >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago White Sox signed left-handed
pitcher Aaron Poreda on Saturday, the team's first-round selection in this
year's draft.
The Sox selected the 20-year-old Poreda with the 25th overall pick o
Rockies vie to extend high in game two with D-Rays >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rockies will attempt to stretch their winning
streak to four games tonight as they take on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the
second contest of a three-game interleague set at Coors Field.
Matt Holliday went
Suneson leads by one in France >>
Lumbres, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carl Suneson, who is looking for his first
European Tour win, posted a one-under 70 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead
after three rounds of the Open de Saint Omer.
Suneson, who was one of three second-
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
Mysportsbook.com online online sportsbook accepts Visa & Mastercard
MySportsbook.com is the best at processing US credit cards for deposits. Welcome to the most player friendly online sportsbook on the planet!
The principals behind MySportsbook are obviously a management group that understands the players needs as evidenced by their commitment to provide easy depositing with their high credit card acceptance rate and free weekly $10 bets they offer to clients with active betting accounts.
The perks don't end there! MySportsbook offers casino, poker and horses as well. Twice named Best Sportsbook by eGaming Review, this place is rock solid financially so you don't ever have to sweat the payout as you may with some other online bookies operating with less betting volume and client base.
Sign up today and grab your share of a 10% bonus that is added instantly to your betting account. Enjoy 52 risk free bets throughout the year as well!
Reasons to Play There: You have to see their no hitter, cycle hitter and slaughter rule promos for baseball. Worth a laugh and probably a few bucks throughout the MLB season. They offer supersized bonuses of 15% if you up your minimum deposit to $500 or more. Lay -105 on Friday NBA! Contests during the NFL football season!
Sports Betting News: NFL Team History | NFL Football Betting | College Football Betting | Baseball Betting | Basketball Betting | College Basketball Betting | Hockey Betting | Golf Betting | Tennis Betting | Auto Racing Betting | Horse Racing Betting | Soccer Betting