07/06/2008 - Denver, CO (Baseball Betting) - The Florida Marlins selected the contract of top pitching prospect Chris Volstad from Double-A Carolina on Sunday.
Volstad, a 6-foot-7 right-hander, was the 16th overall pick by the Marlins in the 2005 draft. In 15 starts at Double-A this season, Volstad is 4-4 with a 3.36 earned run average. The 21-year-old has struck out 56 and walked 30 while allowing only 86 hits in 91 innings.
To make room for Volstad, after Saturday's 12-6 loss to the Rockies the Marlins optioned lefty reliever Taylor Tankersley to Triple-A Albuquerque. In 24 games this season, Tankersley has struggled to an 0-1 record and an 8.64 ERA, allowing 16 earned runs in 16 2/3 innings.
Tankersley last pitched on Friday, allowing three runs in one-third of an inning in Florida's 18-17 loss to Colorado.
Marlins pitching has allowed 36 runs in losing the first three games of their four-game series against Colorado.
<< Brewers go for sweep of Pirates at Miller Park
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Milwaukee Brewers shoot for a three-game sweep of the
Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon at Miller Park.
The Brewers have won two straight and four of five games, including Saturday's
2-1 victory over the Bucos. Pri
<< Volquez leads Reds vs. Nationals
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals will wrap up a
four-game series this afternoon at Great American Ball Park.
The Reds have won the first three tests of this series, including Saturday's
3-2 victory. Jerry Ha
<< Dodgers take on Giants in finale by the bay
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to stay within striking
distance of the top spot in the NL West division today, when they conclude a
three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.
Los Angeles h
<< Phillies get another crack at Mets in South Philly
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies will try to rebound from last
night's loss when they resume a four-game set Sunday with the NL East-rival
New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies had their four-game winning st
Rangers' SS Young a late scratch >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers shortstop Michael Young was a
late scratch for Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles with an
ongoing left groin issue.
Young was replaced in the starting lineup by Ramon Vaz
Cards activate SS Izturis from DL, recall OF Mather >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Cardinals activated shortstop
Cesar Izturis from the 15-day disabled list Sunday and recalled outfielder Joe
Mather from Triple-A Memphis.
Izturis left a June 20, 5-4 Cardinals victory over
Rain again stops men's final at Wimbledon >>
Wimbledon, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The rain has returned to the All England
Club and the men's Wimbledon final between five-time champion Roger Federer
and Rafael Nadal is being delayed in the fifth set.
The match is even at 2-2, 40-40
Nadal ends Roger's reign at Wimbledon >>
Wimbledon, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rafael Nadal has ended the five-year
reign of Roger Federer at Wimbledon, capturing his first men's singles title
at the All England Club with a thrilling 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (8-10), 9-7
triumph
Brandon Roy Favorite to Win 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year
Portland TrailBlazer’s guard, Brandon Roy, is MySportsbook.com’s overwhelming favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year odds.
Despite missing 20 games due to an injury earlier this season, Roy has definitely put up the best numbers of his 1st year peers. In 32 games, Roy is averaging 15.3 PPG, 4.2 boards and 3.5 assists in over 33 minutes of play per game. While most rookies breakdown as the season progresses (see Morrison), Roy is only getting stronger as his playing time and scoring average has increased each month.
With 30 or so games left in the regular season, Roy isn’t a lock for the award by any means. Other rookies are putting together some pretty impressive campaigns and a few could give Roy a run for the award with increased playing time. Heading the list is first pick, Andrea Bargnani of the Toronto Raptors. Even though he has started only two games all season, Bargnani is averaging 10.3 PPPG while shooting 35% from deep.
Randy Foye of the Minnesota Timberwolves could be set to give Roy the best competition NBA Rookie of the Year betting lines. With the benching of Mike James, Foye looks like he could be the starter in the T-Wolves backcourt for the rest of the season. So far, Foye has averaged 9 PPG and 2.4 assists in just under 21 minutes per game. With his new role of starter, Foye’s numbers will definitely increase. In his first game as the new starting guard this past Sunday, Foye had 10 points; five rebounds and 8 assists. More importantly, he logged 34 minutes of playing time; his third highest run of the season.
Adam Morrison, of the Charlotte Bobcats, was the favorite early on in the season after averaging 15+ PPG through the first month of the season. Ever since his torrid start, Morrison’s point production has declined each month. This really isn’t surprising, considering at 6’8” he only weighs 205 lbs. Obviously he will need to hit the weights big time during the off-season in order to keep from breaking down in the future.
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