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

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May 17, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 05-17-2023

We have a total of 15 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM EST when the Pirates take on the Tigers at Comerica Park. Early projections are for the Reds and Rockies to lead the day in runs scored while Pirates and Tigers should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Esteury Ruiz

AVG: 0.272 HR: 1 RBI:22

The hottest player in the league is currently Esteury Ruiz who in the last 14 days has gone 20 for 67 with 1 HRs and 11 RBIs. Today Esteury Ruiz is facing None with a nan ERA.

Ronald Acuna Jr.

AVG: 0.348 HR: 10 RBI:26

Up next at #2 is Ronald Acuna Jr. who in the last two weeks has batted 16 for 51 (0.314) with 5 HRs and 11 RBIs.He goes up against Dane Dunning with 1.69 ERA who last started on 05/14 when he allowed 1 runs on 6 after facing 24 batters.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

AVG: 0.312 HR: 7 RBI:25

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been on a hot streak knocking in 12 RBIs and 6 HRs while going 17 for 42 (0.405) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Kyle Muller with a 7.71 ERA today. Last time Kyle Muller started was on 05/14 when he allowed 5 runs on 8 hits after facing 20 batters.

Nolan Arenado

AVG: 0.272 HR: 8 RBI:31

Next up is Nolan Arenado who has recently hit 17 for 54 (0.315) including 17 RBIs. He is going to see Wade Miley with a 3.67 ERA today. Last time Wade Miley pitched was 05/14 when he allowed 1 runs on 1 hits in 1.7 innings.

Marcus Semien

AVG: 0.296 HR: 7 RBI:35

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Marcus Semien who is recently 20 for 57 (0.351) including 12 RBIs and 2 HRs.

Pirates (+144) vs Tigers (-175) 7.5 O/U

1:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

50°

Temp

50%

Humidity

N

Direction

14 MPH

Wind

Pittsburgh Pirates

None (nan ERA)

22-20

Season

80-98

Home

61-120

Away

6-4

Last 10

Detroit Tigers

Michael Lorenzen (3.44 ERA)

19-21

Season

85-94

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

Reds (-118) vs Rockies (-102) 11.0 O/U

3:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

59°

Temp

60%

Humidity

SW

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Cincinnati Reds

None (nan ERA)

19-23

Season

86-93

Home

74-105

Away

4-6

Last 10

Colorado Rockies

Chase Anderson (0.00 ERA)

18-25

Season

96-84

Home

59-119

Away

4-6

Last 10

Kris Bryant (COL) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 14.6pts projected

Twins (+122) vs Dodgers (-145) 8.5 O/U

3:10 PM

Weather Report

Mist

59°

Temp

90%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Minnesota Twins

Bailey Ober (1.78 ERA)

24-19

Season

95-83

Home

73-107

Away

5-5

Last 10

Los Angeles Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw (2.52 ERA)

27-16

Season

127-54

Home

112-69

Away

5-5

Last 10

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

Clayton Kershaw (LAD) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 37.9pts projected

Dodger Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.54 per game

Clayton Kershaw (LAD) has the #10 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.0 per start.

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

Diamondbacks (-160) vs Athletics (+134) 9.5 O/U

3:37 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

54°

Temp

93%

Humidity

NW

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Arizona Diamondbacks

None (nan ERA)

24-19

Season

85-98

Home

63-114

Away

6-4

Last 10

Oakland Athletics

Kyle Muller (7.71 ERA)

10-34

Season

77-109

Home

76-99

Away

6-4

Last 10

Kyle Muller (ARI) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.7 runs per game.

Phillies (-120) vs Giants (+100) 9.5 O/U

3:45 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

54°

Temp

93%

Humidity

NW

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Philadelphia Phillies

Zack Wheeler (4.06 ERA)

20-22

Season

102-72

Home

84-99

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Francisco Giants

Alex Cobb (1.94 ERA)

19-23

Season

106-74

Home

95-85

Away

6-4

Last 10

Zack Wheeler (PHI) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 36.4pts projected

Zack Wheeler (PHI) has the #16 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.78 per start.

Royals (+230) vs Padres (-290) 8.5 O/U

4:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

61°

Temp

90%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Kansas City Royals

Brady Singer (7.09 ERA)

13-31

Season

78-100

Home

67-115

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Diego Padres

Seth Lugo (4.10 ERA)

20-23

Season

97-85

Home

84-93

Away

6-4

Last 10

Brady Singer (SD) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.1 runs per game.

Angels (+122) vs Orioles (-145) 9.5 O/U

6:35 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

66°

Temp

45%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Los Angeles Angels

None (nan ERA)

22-21

Season

88-89

Home

79-103

Away

3-7

Last 10

Baltimore Orioles

Dean Kremer (4.94 ERA)

27-15

Season

82-95

Home

76-106

Away

3-7

Last 10

Mike Trout (LAA) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 14.7pts projected

Nationals (+100) vs Marlins (-120) 7.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

84°

Temp

65%

Humidity

SW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Washington Nationals

Josiah Gray (2.73 ERA)

18-24

Season

67-114

Home

68-109

Away

6-4

Last 10

Miami Marlins

Jesus Luzardo (3.16 ERA)

21-21

Season

85-96

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 (-115) vs Blue Jays (-105) 8.5 O/U

7:07 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

43°

Temp

49%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

New York Yankees

Domingo German (3.75 ERA)

25-19

Season

116-69

Home

95-80

Away

6-4

Last 10

Toronto Blue Jays

Kevin Gausman (3.27 ERA)

24-18

Season

105-73

Home

99-82

Away

6-4

Last 10

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

Kevin Gausman (TOR) has the #2 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 8.56 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

Rays (+100) vs Mets (-120) 9.0 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

57°

Temp

47%

Humidity

NNW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Tampa Bay Rays

Yonny Chirinos (2.79 ERA)

32-11

Season

122-62

Home

93-85

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Mets

Justin Verlander (4.76 ERA)

20-23

Season

105-67

Home

89-97

Away

7-3

Last 10

Justin Verlander (TB) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.12HR per 9 innings pitched

Mariners (+105) vs Red Sox (-125) 10.0 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

54°

Temp

38%

Humidity

NNW

Direction

16 MPH

Wind

Seattle Mariners

Luis Castillo (3.31 ERA)

21-21

Season

95-81

Home

99-82

Away

6-4

Last 10

Boston Red Sox

Nick Pivetta (6.30 ERA)

23-20

Season

103-80

Home

87-92

Away

6-4

Last 10

Julio Rodriguez (SEA) is our highest projected batter today with 15.4pts projected

Jarred Kelenic (SEA) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 15.0pts projected

Cal Raleigh (SEA) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 14.6pts projected

Luis Castillo (SEA) has the #25 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.44 per start.

Nick Pivetta (SEA) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.3 runs per game.

Nick Pivetta (SEA) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.03HR per 9 innings pitched

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

Brewers (-115) vs Cardinals (-105) 8.5 O/U

7:45 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

84°

Temp

58%

Humidity

NW

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

64%

Humidity

NNE

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Cleveland Guardians

Shane Bieber (3.20 ERA)

19-22

Season

93-85

Home

94-85

Away

8-2

Last 10

Chicago White Sox

Lance Lynn (6.66 ERA)

15-28

Season

98-84

Home

90-90

Away

8-2

Last 10

Lance Lynn (CWS) has the #16 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.78 per start.

Lance Lynn (CLE) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.7 runs per game.

Lance Lynn (CLE) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.93HR per 9 innings pitched

Cubs (+139) vs Astros (-165) 9.0 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

75°

Temp

74%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Chicago Cubs

Justin Steele (2.44 ERA)

19-23

Season

83-94

Home

77-103

Away

6-4

Last 10

Houston Astros

Cristian Javier (3.25 ERA)

23-19

Season

113-66

Home

105-77

Away

6-4

Last 10

Cristian Javier (HOU) is our highest projected pitcher today with 42.1pts projected

Cristian Javier (HOU) has the #23 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.56 per start.

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