Baseball Bonanza: Dominating Today’s Massive MLB Slate with Expert Picks and Projections

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 05-16-2023

We have a total of 15 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM EST when the Angels take on the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Early projections are for the Reds and Rockies to lead the day in runs scored while Nationals and Marlins should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Ronald Acuna Jr.

AVG: 0.344 HR: 9 RBI:25

The hottest player in the league is currently Ronald Acuna Jr. who in the last 14 days has gone 17 for 52 with 5 HRs and 11 RBIs. Today Ronald Acuna Jr. is facing Cole Ragans with a 6.23 ERA.

Freddie Freeman

AVG: 0.311 HR: 7 RBI:21

Up next at #2 is Freddie Freeman who in the last two weeks has batted 18 for 54 (0.333) with 3 HRs and 12 RBIs.He goes up against Pablo Lopez with 4.00 ERA who last started on 05/13 when he allowed 5 runs on 5 after facing 21 batters.

Nolan Arenado

AVG: 0.272 HR: 7 RBI:30

Nolan Arenado has been on a hot streak knocking in 16 RBIs and 5 HRs while going 16 for 50 (0.320) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Freddy Peralta with a 3.72 ERA today. Last time Freddy Peralta started was on 05/13 when he allowed 6 runs on 6 hits after facing 27 batters.

Esteury Ruiz

AVG: 0.269 HR: 1 RBI:21

Next up is Esteury Ruiz who has recently hit 18 for 61 (0.295) including 10 RBIs. He is going to see Merrill Kelly with a 3.27 ERA today. Last time Merrill Kelly pitched was 05/13 when he allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in 7.0 innings.

Marcus Semien

AVG: 0.297 HR: 7 RBI:34

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Marcus Semien who is recently 19 for 53 (0.358) including 11 RBIs and 2 HRs. He hits against Charlie Morton who pitched last on 05/13 allowing 0 runs on 7 hits in 6.7 innings.

Angels (+117) vs Orioles (-140) 9.0 O/U

6:35 PM

Weather Report

Clear

81°

Temp

35%

Humidity

SW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Los Angeles Angels

None (nan ERA)

22-20

Season

88-89

Home

79-102

Away

3-7

Last 10

Baltimore Orioles

None (nan ERA)

26-15

Season

81-95

Home

76-106

Away

3-7

Last 10

Pirates (+107) vs Tigers (-128) 9.0 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

75°

Temp

26%

Humidity

W

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Pittsburgh Pirates

None (nan ERA)

22-19

Season

80-98

Home

61-119

Away

6-4

Last 10

Detroit Tigers

None (nan ERA)

18-21

Season

84-94

Home

73-103

Away

6-4

Last 10

Comerica Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.80 per game

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

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

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

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

Nationals (+141) vs Marlins (-170) 7.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

88°

Temp

50%

Humidity

ESE

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Washington Nationals

None (nan ERA)

18-23

Season

67-114

Home

68-108

Away

6-4

Last 10

Miami Marlins

None (nan ERA)

20-21

Season

84-96

Home

64-113

Away

6-4

Last 10

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

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

Yankees (+148) vs Blue Jays (-180) 8.5 O/U

7:07 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

66°

Temp

46%

Humidity

W

Direction

14 MPH

Wind

New York Yankees

Jhony Brito (5.45 ERA)

24-19

Season

116-69

Home

94-80

Away

6-4

Last 10

Toronto Blue Jays

Alek Manoah (5.40 ERA)

24-17

Season

105-72

Home

99-82

Away

6-4

Last 10

The Yankees are ranked #2 for Home Runs (1.4) per game

Alek Manoah (TOR) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 31.3pts projected

Alek Manoah (NYY) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.4 runs per game.

Jhony Brito (TOR) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.4 runs per game.

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

Rays (+134) vs Mets (-160) 8.0 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

77°

Temp

21%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Tampa Bay Rays

None (nan ERA)

31-11

Season

122-62

Home

92-85

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Mets

None (nan ERA)

20-22

Season

105-66

Home

89-97

Away

7-3

Last 10

Mariners (-165) vs Red Sox (+139) 9.5 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

75°

Temp

25%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

19 MPH

Wind

Seattle Mariners

None (nan ERA)

21-20

Season

95-81

Home

99-81

Away

6-4

Last 10

Boston Red Sox

Tanner Houck (5.48 ERA)

22-20

Season

102-80

Home

87-92

Away

6-4

Last 10

Tanner Houck (SEA) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.5 runs per game.

Brewers (+148) vs Cardinals (-180) 8.0 O/U

7:45 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

79°

Temp

70%

Humidity

NNW

Direction

14 MPH

Wind

71-108

Away

5-5

Last 10

Rangers's Jonah Heim is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 13 games dating back to 04/28

The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.2) per game

Charlie Morton (ATL) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 33.0pts projected

Cole Ragans (ATL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.2 runs per game.

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

Guardians (-123) vs White Sox (+103) 8.0 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

75°

Temp

32%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Cleveland Guardians

None (nan ERA)

19-21

Season

93-85

Home

94-84

Away

8-2

Last 10

Chicago White Sox

None (nan ERA)

14-28

Season

97-84

Home

90-90

Away

8-2

Last 10

Cubs (+140) vs Astros (-168) 7.5 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

84°

Temp

55%

Humidity

NW

Direction

11 MPH

Wind

Chicago Cubs

Jameson Taillon (6.29 ERA)

19-22

Season

83-94

Home

77-102

Away

6-4

Last 10

Houston Astros

Framber Valdez (2.84 ERA)

22-19

Season

112-66

Home

105-77

Away

6-4

Last 10

Framber Valdez (HOU) is our highest projected pitcher today with 35.0pts projected

Framber Valdez (HOU) has the #8 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.22 per start.

Jameson Taillon (HOU) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.3 runs per game.

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

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

Reds (+108) vs Rockies (-130) 12.0 O/U

8:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

70°

Temp

31%

Humidity

NE

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Cincinnati Reds

Hunter Greene (4.60 ERA)

18-23

Season

86-93

Home

73-105

Away

4-6

Last 10

Colorado Rockies

Connor Seabold (5.14 ERA)

18-24

Season

96-83

Home

59-119

Away

4-6

Last 10

Jake Fraley (CIN) is our highest projected batter today with 16.4pts projected

Jonathan India (CIN) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 14.7pts projected

Hunter Greene (CIN) has the #24 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.56 per start.

Connor Seabold (CIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.1 runs per game.

Diamondbacks (-155) vs Athletics (+130) 9.0 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

57°

Temp

87%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Arizona Diamondbacks

Merrill Kelly (3.27 ERA)

24-18

Season

85-98

Home

63-113

Away

6-4

Last 10

Oakland Athletics

Drew Rucinski (9.00 ERA)

9-34

Season

76-109

Home

76-99

Away

6-4

Last 10

Corbin Carroll (ARI) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 14.5pts projected

Drew Rucinski (ARI) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 9.0 runs per game.

Drew Rucinski (ARI) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.5HR per 9 innings pitched

Royals (+165) vs Padres (-200) 9.0 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

64°

Temp

81%

Humidity

NW

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Kansas City Royals

Brad Keller (4.36 ERA)

12-31

Season

78-100

Home

66-115

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Diego Padres

Michael Wacha (4.06 ERA)

20-22

Season

97-84

Home

84-93

Away

6-4

Last 10

Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 15.0pts projected

Phillies (-118) vs Giants (-102) 7.5 O/U

9:45 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

57°

Temp

87%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Philadelphia Phillies

Bailey Falter (5.13 ERA)

20-21

Season

102-72

Home

84-98

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Francisco Giants

Alex Wood (2.87 ERA)

18-23

Season

105-74

Home

95-85

Away

6-4

Last 10

Bailey Falter (SF) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.1 runs per game.

Twins (+165) vs Dodgers (-200) 7.5 O/U

10:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

63°

Temp

78%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Minnesota Twins

Pablo Lopez (4.00 ERA)

23-19

Season

95-83

Home

72-107

Away

5-5

Last 10

Los Angeles Dodgers

Noah Syndergaard (5.94 ERA)

27-15

Season

127-53

Home

112-69

Away

5-5

Last 10

Byron Buxton (MIN) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 15.1pts projected

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

Pablo Lopez (MIN) has the #7 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.33 per start.

Noah Syndergaard (MIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.9 runs 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