I'll take the better team and the far better pitching matchup with this first five play. The Orioles bats haven't come alive to start the season, but they should be able to scratch out a couple of runs against Shane Smith, who has had a very shaky start to his season. The scoring environment won't be great for either team Tuesday afternoon, but I'm expecting Trevor Rogers to continue to roll and the Orioles to be leading after five innings. I'd play this up to the -140 range.
Taveras is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Tampa Bay.
Cowser is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Beavers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Montgomery is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cubs.
Triple-A Norfolk placed Trimble on the 7-day injured list Friday due to right hamstring discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Vargas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Tigers.
Murakami went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Tigers.
Burke did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Tigers, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings.
Rogers (8-8) earned the win Sunday over the Rays, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out six.
Encarnacion-Strand will start at third base and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Rays.
