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Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chase Utley continued his power surge with his fifth home run in five games then helped save the game with a diving stab, as the Philadelphia Phillies held off the Cincinnati Reds, 5-4, in the initial contest

Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Braves activated pitcher John Smoltz from the 15-day disabled list prior to Monday's contest with the Florida Marlins. Smoltz had been on the DL since April 28 with a severely inf

Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers placed pitcher Vicente Padilla on Major League Baseball's bereavement list on Monday to tend to a family emergency in Nicaragua. Padilla, who may remain on leave for three to

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman was named National League Player of the Month for May. The switch-hitting Berkman hit at a .471 clip (49-for-104), with 11 doubles, a triple, and nine home runs. The

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley was chosen as the National League Player of the Week for the period ending June 1. Utley led all major-league players during the week with five home ru

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was named the American League Player of the Month for May, the second consecutive monthly honor for the major league RBI leader. Hamilton becomes just the fourth

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera was selected as the American League Player of the Week for the period ending June 1. Rivera recorded three saves and seven strikeouts, allowing two walks and a hit

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter are the top two American League vote-getters in the latest fan balloting results for the 2008 All-Star Game. Ortiz

(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kenny Rogers tries to improve upon his amazing success at McAfee Coliseum this evening, when the Detroit Tigers play the first of three games against the Oakland Athletics. In his last 41 starts at McAfee, Rogers is

Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros have activated pitcher Geoff Geary off the 15-day disabled list. Geary had been sidelined since mid-May with a strained right groin. In 19 appearances this season, the 31-year-old right-