Baseball Bash: Tackling Today’s Mammoth 17-Game MLB Slate with Unparalleled Picks and Projections

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April 29, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 04-29-2023

We have a total of 17 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 12:10 PM EST when the Orioles take on the Tigers at Comerica Park. Early projections are for the Giants and Padres to lead the day in runs scored while Phillies and Astros should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Marcus Semien

AVG: 0.288 HR: 5 RBI:23

The hottest player in the league is currently Marcus Semien who in the last 14 days has gone 19 for 52 with 4 HRs and 16 RBIs. Today Marcus Semien is facing Clarke Schmidt with a 6.84 ERA.

Ronald Acuna Jr.

AVG: 0.352 HR: 4 RBI:14

Up next at #2 is Ronald Acuna Jr. who in the last two weeks has batted 18 for 54 (0.333) with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs.He goes up against David Peterson with 7.34 ERA who last started on 04/26 when he allowed 4 runs on 5 after facing 21 batters.

Adolis Garcia

AVG: 0.265 HR: 7 RBI:29

Adolis Garcia has been on a hot streak knocking in 18 RBIs and 5 HRs while going 16 for 51 (0.314) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Clarke Schmidt with a 6.84 ERA today. Last time Clarke Schmidt started was on 04/26 when he allowed 5 runs on 10 hits after facing 27 batters.

Nico Hoerner

AVG: 0.333 HR: 2 RBI:15

Next up is Nico Hoerner who has recently hit 20 for 62 (0.323) including 12 RBIs. He is going to see Jesus Luzardo with a 3.48 ERA today. Last time Jesus Luzardo pitched was 04/26 when he allowed 2 runs on 5 hits in 6.3 innings.

Corbin Carroll

AVG: 0.323 HR: 4 RBI:8

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Corbin Carroll who is recently 18 for 46 (0.391) including 2 RBIs and 1 HRs. He hits against Kyle Freeland who pitched last on 04/26 allowing 3 runs on 5 hits in 6.0 innings.

Orioles (-165) vs Tigers (+139) 8.0 O/U

12:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

55°

Temp

72%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Baltimore Orioles

None (nan ERA)

17-8

Season

77-92

Home

71-102

Away

6-4

Last 10

Detroit Tigers

None (nan ERA)

9-15

Season

79-90

Home

69-101

Away

6-4

Last 10

Comerica Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.79 per game

The Tigers bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #30 overall

The Tigers are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

Pirates (-155) vs Nationals (+130) 9.0 O/U

1:05 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

59°

Temp

83%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Pittsburgh Pirates

None (nan ERA)

18-8

Season

79-93

Home

58-113

Away

3-7

Last 10

Washington Nationals

None (nan ERA)

9-15

Season

61-109

Home

65-105

Away

3-7

Last 10

The Pirates bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #29 overall

The Pirates are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

Royals (+195) vs Twins (-240) 8.0 O/U

2:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

45°

Temp

73%

Humidity

NNW

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Kansas City Royals

Jordan Lyles (5.60 ERA)

6-21

Season

73-95

Home

65-110

Away

2-8

Last 10

Minnesota Twins

Pablo Lopez (4.00 ERA)

16-11

Season

90-80

Home

70-102

Away

2-8

Last 10

Byron Buxton (MIN) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 14.1pts projected

Royals's Edward Olivares is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 7 games dating back to 04/19

Pablo Lopez (MIN) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 37.7pts projected

Pablo Lopez (MIN) has the #5 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.67 per start.

Jordan Lyles (MIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.6 runs per game.

Jordan Lyles (MIN) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.29HR per 9 innings pitched

Mariners (+225) vs Blue Jays (-280) 9.0 O/U

3:07 PM

Weather Report

Light Rain, Mist

45°

Temp

93%

Humidity

ENE

Direction

21 MPH

Wind

Seattle Mariners

Luis Castillo (1.82 ERA)

11-15

Season

92-78

Home

92-79

Away

6-4

Last 10

Toronto Blue Jays

Alek Manoah (4.88 ERA)

17-9

Season

101-70

Home

96-76

Away

6-4

Last 10

Luis Castillo (SEA) has the #21 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.33 per start.

The Blue Jays bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #2 overall

The Blue Jays are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.0 per game

Braves (-180) vs Mets (+148) 8.0 O/U

4:05 PM

Weather Report

Rain, Mist

52°

Temp

97%

Humidity

E

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Atlanta Braves

Max Fried (0.45 ERA)

18-9

Season

101-70

Home

100-70

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Mets

David Peterson (7.34 ERA)

15-12

Season

103-63

Home

86-90

Away

7-3

Last 10

The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.1) per game

David Peterson (ATL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.3 runs per game.

David Peterson (ATL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.35HR per 9 innings pitched

Cubs (+107) vs Marlins (-128) 9.0 O/U

4:05 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

88°

Temp

70%

Humidity

SSE

Direction

15 MPH

Wind

Chicago Cubs

Marcus Stroman (2.29 ERA)

14-11

Season

80-91

Home

75-94

Away

6-4

Last 10

Miami Marlins

Jesus Luzardo (3.48 ERA)

14-13

Season

81-91

Home

61-110

Away

6-4

Last 10

Jesus Luzardo (MIA) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 36.1pts projected

LoanDepot Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.86 per game

Jesus Luzardo (MIA) has the #21 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.33 per start.

The Cubs are the easiest team to strikeout in baseball leading the league at 9

The Marlins are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.7 per game

Reds (-155) vs Athletics (+130) 7.5 O/U

4:07 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

52°

Temp

86%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

6 MPH

Wind

Cincinnati Reds

Luis Cessa (9.55 ERA)

11-15

Season

83-90

Home

69-100

Away

6-4

Last 10

Oakland Athletics

Drew Rucinski (4.76 ERA)

5-22

Season

74-101

Home

74-95

Away

6-4

Last 10

Luis Cessa (OAK) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 9.6 runs per game.

Guardians (+115) vs Red Sox (-138) 9.0 O/U

4:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

50°

Temp

80%

Humidity

E

Direction

14 MPH

Wind

Cleveland Guardians

Shane Bieber (3.11 ERA)

13-13

Season

88-81

Home

93-80

Away

6-4

Last 10

Boston Red Sox

Nick Pivetta (5.11 ERA)

13-14

Season

96-76

Home

84-90

Away

6-4

Last 10

Nick Pivetta (CLE) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.1 runs per game.

Nick Pivetta (CLE) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.82HR per 9 innings pitched

Phillies (+100) vs Astros (-120) 7.5 O/U

5:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

61°

Temp

63%

Humidity

NW

Direction

16 MPH

Wind

Philadelphia Phillies

Aaron Nola (4.46 ERA)

14-13

Season

99-70

Home

81-92

Away

6-4

Last 10

Houston Astros

Framber Valdez (2.54 ERA)

14-12

Season

109-63

Home

100-73

Away

6-4

Last 10

Framber Valdez (HOU) has the #30 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.17 per start.

The Astros are the hardest team to strikeout in baseball leading with just 8 per game

The Astros are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 4.9 per game

Orioles (-165) vs Tigers (+139) 8.0 O/U

5:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

55°

Temp

72%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Baltimore Orioles

None (nan ERA)

17-8

Season

77-92

Home

71-102

Away

6-4

Last 10

Detroit Tigers

None (nan ERA)

9-15

Season

79-90

Home

69-101

Away

6-4

Last 10

Comerica Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.79 per game

The Tigers bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #30 overall

The Tigers are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

Giants (+148) vs Padres (-180) 15.0 O/U

6:05 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

61°

Temp

80%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

San Francisco Giants

None (nan ERA)

11-14

Season

101-71

Home

92-79

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Diego Padres

None (nan ERA)

13-14

Season

91-81

Home

83-88

Away

6-4

Last 10

Pirates (-155) vs Nationals (+130) 9.0 O/U

6:05 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

59°

Temp

83%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Pittsburgh Pirates

None (nan ERA)

18-8

Season

79-93

Home

58-113

Away

3-7

Last 10

Washington Nationals

None (nan ERA)

9-15

Season

61-109

Home

65-105

Away

3-7

Last 10

The Pirates bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #29 overall

The Pirates are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

Yankees (+139) vs Rangers (-165) 8.5 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

55°

Temp

62%

Humidity

NNW

Direction

9 MPH

Wind

New York Yankees

Clarke Schmidt (6.84 ERA)

15-12

Season

109-66

Home

92-76

Away

5-5

Last 10

Texas Rangers

Jacob deGrom (2.67 ERA)

15-11

Season

78-95

Home

64-105

Away

5-5

Last 10

The Yankees are ranked #2 for Home Runs (1.1) per game

Jacob deGrom (TEX) is our highest projected pitcher today with 42.3pts projected

Jacob deGrom (TEX) has the #6 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.5 per start.

Clarke Schmidt (TEX) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.8 runs per game.

Clarke Schmidt (TEX) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.52HR per 9 innings pitched

Angels (+122) vs Brewers (-145) 8.5 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Light Rain

46°

Temp

80%

Humidity

S

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Los Angeles Angels

Tyler Anderson (5.74 ERA)

14-13

Season

86-85

Home

73-99

Away

3-7

Last 10

Milwaukee Brewers

Wade Miley (1.86 ERA)

17-9

Season

98-75

Home

96-76

Away

3-7

Last 10

Mike Trout (LAA) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 13.4pts projected

Tyler Anderson (MIL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.7 runs per game.

Tyler Anderson (MIL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.03HR per 9 innings pitched

Rays (-140) vs White Sox (+117) 9.0 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

55°

Temp

49%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

8 MPH

Wind

Tampa Bay Rays

Zach Eflin (3.00 ERA)

22-5

Season

117-61

Home

88-80

Away

8-2

Last 10

Chicago White Sox

Lucas Giolito (4.15 ERA)

7-20

Season

93-80

Home

87-86

Away

8-2

Last 10

Randy Arozarena (TB) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 13.7pts projected

Diamondbacks (-117) vs Rockies (-103) 12.5 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

59°

Temp

24%

Humidity

NW

Direction

7 MPH

Wind

Arizona Diamondbacks

Merrill Kelly (3.62 ERA)

15-12

Season

79-94

Home

60-111

Away

4-6

Last 10

Colorado Rockies

Kyle Freeland (4.32 ERA)

8-19

Season

90-80

Home

55-117

Away

4-6

Last 10

Ketel Marte (ARI) is our highest projected batter today with 14.8pts projected

Corbin Carroll (ARI) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 14.4pts projected

Kyle Freeland (ARI) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.89HR per 9 innings pitched

Cardinals (+122) vs Dodgers (-145) 8.0 O/U

9:10 PM

Weather Report

Haze

61°

Temp

80%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

St. Louis Cardinals

Jack Flaherty (3.94 ERA)

10-17

Season

101-72

Home

86-84

Away

5-5

Last 10

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dustin May (3.15 ERA)

14-13

Season

118-53

Home

108-67

Away

5-5

Last 10

The Dodgers are ranked #3 for Home Runs (1.4) per game

Dodger Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.55 per game

The Dodgers bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #1 overall

The Dodgers are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.2 per game