Braves P Medlen to have Tommy John surgery
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08/15/2010 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen will undergo elbow reconstruction surgery later this week.
The team revealed the situation following Sunday's 13-1 thrashing of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Medlen is scheduled to meet with noted specialist Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama on Tuesday and then have the surgery performed on Wednesday.
Medlen went on the 15-day disabled list August 5 with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, one day after leaving his start against the New York Mets in the fifth inning. He later had an MRI exam which revealed the tear, as previously reported in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The right-hander finishes his 2010 season at 6-2 with a 3.68 earned-run average over 31 games, including 14 starts.
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Andy Murray successfully defended his Rogers Cup crown on Sunday, downing Roger Federer in straight sets in the final of the $2.43 million ATP Masters event. The match featured several rain delays in the
<< Tigers rally late again to eclipse White Sox
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Johnny Damon hit a go-ahead two-run triple in
the eighth inning, as the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Chicago White Sox,
13-8, in the rubber match of a three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field.
Damon als
<< Cubs hold on to down Cards
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Marlon Byrd capped a six-run fourth inning
with an RBI single, as the Chicago Cubs held off the St. Louis Cardinals, 9-7,
in the rubber match of a three-game series at Busch Stadium.
Derrek Lee hit a pai
<< Kang downs Korda to win Women's Amateur title
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Danielle Kang birdied the 35th hole Sunday to
beat Jessica Korda 2 & 1 in the 36-hole final at the U.S. Women's Amateur.
In the battle of 17-year-olds, it was Kang who collected her first USGA title.
Ko
<< Caen stuns Lyon to continue strong start
Caen, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ismaila N'Diaye scored the match-winner in the
77th minute and promoted Caen stunned Lyon, 3-2, on Sunday at the Stade Michel
d'Ornano for its second straight shocking victory to open the Ligue 1 season.
Caen
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ricky Romero was solid through seven innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays take a 4-1 win over the LA Angels of Anaheim in the finale of a three-game set. Romero (10-7), who was signed to a five-year exten
Young leads Rangers to series win over Red Sox >>
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Michael Young hit a three-run homer to pace
Texas in a 7-3 decision over Boston in the finale of a three-game series.
Julio Borbon and Andres Blanco each drove in two runs for the Rangers, who
took two
Padres capture series in key NL West clash with Giants >>
San Francisco, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miguel Tejada went 3-for-4 and drove in
a pair of runs, and the San Diego Padres knocked out Tim Lincecum in the
fourth inning en route to topping the San Francisco Giants, 8-2, in the rubber
match o
Texans rookie RB Tate to have ankle surgery >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Texans rookie running back Ben Tate
will undergo ankle surgery for what the team has termed a "pretty severe"
injury suffered in Saturday's preseason game against Arizona.
Tate was carted off
Wisconsin LB Taylor likely to miss opening game >>
Madison, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wisconsin sophomore linebacker Mike Taylor is
likely to miss the team's season-opener at UNLV on September 4 because of a
knee injury.
Head coach Bret Bielema said that Taylor will undergo surgery on Tu
NFL Football Betting
BILLS (+10) at Steelers SPORTSBOOK LINES
It's impossible to gauge how a team will react after something like the Steve Everett situation, and it probably doesn't matter. That being said, the Bills are going to lose several games this year where they keep things close but fall short in the end to superior teams. Ben Roethlisberger and company could have a field day against Buffalo's decimated defense, but I like the Bills to cover.
BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
All you can ask out of your NFL team is that it has a plan. You may not always agree with it as a fan, but as long as it appears the organization is going in some sort of direction, you have to go with it. Which brings us to the Cleveland Browns. You flip a coin to determine whether Chuck Frye or Derek Anderson should start the preseason opener. You start Frye in Week 1, but pull him in the first half. And then you deal him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick? Hmm... the Bengals could get six turnovers again this week.
COLTS (-7) at Titans SPORTSBOOK LINES
Tennessee signed ex-Colts cornerback Nick Harper in the offseason so that should help slow down Peyton Manning. Just ask Jason David and the Saints. Oh wait... One of these weeks, I'm going to learn to not pick against Tennessee, which has won seven of its last eight games. But it's not happening against Indy.
TEXANS (+6.5) at Panthers SPORTSBOOK LINES
Houston's Mario Williams, the first pick in the '06 draft, has more touchdowns than Reggie Bush after one week. Somehow I don't see that lasting. Meanwhile, Carolina bottled up what was expected to be a pretty high-octane offense in St. Louis in Week 1. Could this be the Panthers' defense everyone expected last year? Maybe. This feels like a 20-16 Carolina win.
RAMS (-3) vs. 49ers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Absolutely love this game. Everyone's favorite pick for this year's surprise team -- the 49ers -- laid an egg on Monday night (not that anyone was watching with the game ending in the middle of the night for those of us on the East Coast). St. Louis wasn't much better, delivering a lackluster effort against the Panthers that included two Steven Jackson fumbles and panic from his fantasy owners. Jackson rebounds this week, and the Rams get their first win.
PACKERS (+1.5) at Giants SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Do you really trust this guy to win an NFL game if Eli Manning can't go? I say no. I'd feel alot better about this Packers team if it had any semblance of a running game, but I still think Green Bay's defense is good enough to give it a 2-0 start.
JAGUARS (-10) vs. Falcons SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Does it scare me to pick Jacksonville to cover a double-digit spread after it scored just 10 points last week against the Titans? Absolutely. But can I bring myself to pick Atlanta under any circumstances? No. Check out this poll on ajc.com. It asks what Atlanta's most urgent deficiency is: offense, defense, specials teams or all of the above. "All of the above" has 57 percent of the votes. Ouch.
SAINTS (-3) at Buccaneers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
I'm picking way too many road teams this week. Oh well. New Orleans has had some time to reflect on its lackluster showing in the opener, and the Buccanneers just aren't a very good football team. Anyone else surprised Tampa Bay hasn't made a move to sign Byron Leftwich? I thought that's what they do.
VIKINGS (+3) at Lions SPORTS BETTING LINES
Run the ball and stop the run. Minnesota can do both, and that will keep them in a lot of games this season. Even though it was only one week, Adrian Peterson looks like he was a steal at No. 7 in last year's draft. Not only will he produce, but Peterson delivers excitement to what otherwise would be one of the league's most boring teams.
DOLPHINS (+3.5) vs. Cowboys SPORTS BETTING LINES
Lost in the Tony Romo lovefest is just how bad the Cowboys' defense was last week. I know they're banged up, but Dallas' 'D' allowed 438 yards to the Giants' offense, and backup running back Derrick Ward averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Cam Cameron's decision to split carries between Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman sounds about as can't-miss as Larry David's plan to show up to Marty Funkhouser's party a night late. Still, gotta go with Miami to cover at home.
SEAHAWKS (-2.5) at Cardinals SPORTS BETTING LINES
I'm probably missing something, but this game seems too easy. Arizona blew Monday night's game against the 49ers in typical Cardinals fashion, and the Seahawks beat Tampa Bay by two touchdowns. Love Seattle in this one.
BRONCOS (-9.5) vs. Raiders SPORTS BETTING LINES
Special teams was a major story line in Week 1. Take a look at the Broncos. They had to rush on to the field to get a Jason Elam field goal as time expired against the Bills. Denver drove into Buffalo territory on eight of 10 drives but came away with just a pair of field goals and a touchdown. Look for more scoring from the Broncos this week against an Oakland defense that gave up 36 points to Detroit in Week 1.
BEARS (-12) vs. Chiefs SPORTS BETTING LINES
Everyone talks about Rex Grossman when dissecting the Bears' offense, but Chicago's quarterback got no help in last week's loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, Kansas City confirmed what we all thought while watching Hard Knocks: The Chiefs are going to stink this year. It could be a rough first month for Larry Johnson fantasy owners. Kansas City's RB was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 1, and the Chiefs face the Bears, Vikings and Chargers the next three weeks, all formidable run defenses.
RAVENS (-10) vs. Jets SPORTS BETTING LINES
A big dose of Willis McGahee and a usual sound defensive effort will give the Ravens their first win. According to Football Outsiders, no team in the NFL rushed only three defenders on pass plays last year more than the Jets. And according to my special Jets correspondent Ben Stauber, New York did the same in Week 1. Whoever starts at quarterback for the Ravens should have all day to throw.
PATRIOTS (-3) vs. Chargers
Friends and I were discussing how Bill Belichick goes about paying his $500,000 fine for cheating. Does he just write one check to the NFL? Do you need some sort of clearance to make such a monstrous financial transaction? I guess I shouldn't complain about the security deposit I have to put down on my new apartment. Anyway, two of the league's best teams square off in what should be a good one Sunday night. The Patriots always respond well just when you think they're in trouble. And their offensive attack was the story in Week 1.
Note: Monday night game will be picked Monday. Lines used are from football betting.