Monday’s betting tips: Cubs scratch Dempster

Who’s hotMLB: Tampa Bay has won 10 of its last 14 overall.MLB: Philadelphia is 21-7 in its last 28 games against Florida.Who’s notMLB: Houston is 3-9 in Brett Myers’ last 12 starts.MLB: Arizona has won three of its last 11 meetings with Milwaukee. Key stat2-5: The Washington Nationals have won just two games since Davey Johnson assumed managerial duties. The Nats were red-hot before Johnson took the help but have been outscored 35-19 since then.Injury that shouldn’t be overlookedJose Reyes, New York Mets – Reyes is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and is expected to sit out Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reyes, who is hitting .354 with 30 stolen bases, doesn’t think he’ll miss more than a few days. The Mets are pegged as +100 underdogs against the Dodgers.Game of the dayNew York Yankees at Cleveland Indians (+115, 8.5)Notable quotable“The most important contest for me is Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. For months, that’s the only thing I’m willing to think about. The first thing I see when I get up in the morning is what I have written on my mirror: Winning is the only option.” –petitive eater Joey Chestnut on Monday’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Chestnut is set as a big -500 favorite. Notes and tipsThe Chicago Cubs have scratched Ryan Dempster from his scheduled start and will call up Casey Coleman to take the ball Monday against Washington. Dempster was hospitalized for a stomach virus Saturday and is also dealing withe back issues. The Cubs are 8-2 in his last 10 starts and will now have to hope some time in the minors did Coleman well. He was 2-4 with a 7.78 ERA in 10 appearances with Chicago earlier this season.Already without its top two strikers, Peru may be without its best midfielder as well when the club plays its first Copa America match Monday. Juan Vargas is considered doubtful for the game with a calf injury. Jefferson Farfan and Claudio Pizarro have already been ruled up and the word is their replacements are also banged up.

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