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

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May 19, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 05-19-2023

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

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Nolan Arenado

AVG: 0.271 HR: 9 RBI:34

The hottest player in the league is currently Nolan Arenado who in the last 14 days has gone 17 for 56 with 7 HRs and 20 RBIs. Today Nolan Arenado is facing Julio Urias with a 4.39 ERA.

Paul Goldschmidt

AVG: 0.304 HR: 7 RBI:22

Up next at #2 is Paul Goldschmidt who in the last two weeks has batted 18 for 57 (0.316) with 3 HRs and 9 RBIs.He goes up against Julio Urias with 4.39 ERA who last started on 05/16 when he allowed 6 runs on 6 after facing 17 batters.

Freddie Freeman

AVG: 0.318 HR: 8 RBI:27

Freddie Freeman has been on a hot streak knocking in 13 RBIs and 3 HRs while going 17 for 53 (0.321) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Adam Wainwright with a 5.74 ERA today. Last time Adam Wainwright started was on 05/16 when he allowed 5 runs on 5 hits after facing 27 batters.

Aaron Judge

AVG: 0.279 HR: 12 RBI:28

Next up is Aaron Judge who has recently hit 12 for 37 (0.324) including 14 RBIs.

Anthony Santander

AVG: 0.263 HR: 7 RBI:24

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Anthony Santander who is recently 17 for 53 (0.321) including 13 RBIs and 5 HRs. He hits against Jose Berrios who pitched last on 05/16 allowing 3 runs on 6 hits in 6.7 innings.

Diamondbacks (-185) vs Pirates (+153) 7.5 O/U

6:35 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

57°

Temp

74%

Humidity

S

Direction

8 MPH

Wind

Arizona Diamondbacks

None (nan ERA)

25-19

Season

85-98

Home

64-114

Away

3-7

Last 10

Pittsburgh Pirates

None (nan ERA)

23-20

Season

80-98

Home

62-120

Away

3-7

Last 10

PNC Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.82 per game

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 3.7 per game

Brewers (+195) vs Rays (-240) 7.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

59°

Temp

48%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

14 MPH

Wind

Milwaukee Brewers

None (nan ERA)

24-19

Season

103-78

Home

98-83

Away

6-4

Last 10

Tampa Bay Rays

None (nan ERA)

32-13

Season

122-62

Home

93-87

Away

6-4

Last 10

Yankees (-160) vs Reds (+134) 10.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

61°

Temp

93%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

New York Yankees

Nestor Cortes (5.21 ERA)

26-20

Season

116-69

Home

96-81

Away

5-5

Last 10

Cincinnati Reds

None (nan ERA)

19-24

Season

86-93

Home

74-106

Away

5-5

Last 10

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

Nestor Cortes (CIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.2 runs per game.

Cubs (+105) vs Phillies (-125) 8.5 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

55°

Temp

80%

Humidity

SSE

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Chicago Cubs

None (nan ERA)

19-24

Season

83-94

Home

77-104

Away

7-3

Last 10

Philadelphia Phillies

None (nan ERA)

20-23

Season

102-72

Home

84-100

Away

7-3

Last 10

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

Tigers (-110) vs Nationals (-110) 8.5 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

59°

Temp

81%

Humidity

NE

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Detroit Tigers

None (nan ERA)

19-22

Season

85-95

Home

73-103

Away

3-7

Last 10

Washington Nationals

Trevor Williams (4.26 ERA)

18-26

Season

67-114

Home

68-111

Away

3-7

Last 10

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

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

7:07 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

50°

Temp

76%

Humidity

E

Direction

8 MPH

Wind

Baltimore Orioles

Tyler Wells (2.94 ERA)

28-16

Season

83-96

Home

76-106

Away

6-4

Last 10

Toronto Blue Jays

Jose Berrios (4.61 ERA)

25-19

Season

106-74

Home

99-82

Away

6-4

Last 10

The Blue Jays rank #1 in team batting average at 0.264 while the Orioles rank #1 at giving up hits

Jose Berrios (TOR) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 30.0pts projected

Tyler Wells (BAL) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 29.1pts projected

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

Guardians (+126) vs Mets (-150) 8.0 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

57°

Temp

69%

Humidity

S

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Cleveland Guardians

None (nan ERA)

20-23

Season

93-85

Home

95-86

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Mets

Tylor Megill (3.88 ERA)

22-23

Season

107-67

Home

89-97

Away

7-3

Last 10

Mariners (+126) vs Braves (-150) 8.5 O/U

7:20 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

61°

Temp

81%

Humidity

ENE

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Seattle Mariners

None (nan ERA)

21-22

Season

95-81

Home

99-83

Away

6-4

Last 10

Atlanta Braves

None (nan ERA)

27-16

Season

104-72

Home

106-75

Away

6-4

Last 10

Mariners's Ty France is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 14 games dating back to 05/01

The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.5) per game

Truist Park is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.49 per game

Rockies (+190) vs Rangers (-230) 9.0 O/U

8:05 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

72°

Temp

73%

Humidity

SSW

Direction

7 MPH

Wind

Colorado Rockies

None (nan ERA)

19-25

Season

97-84

Home

59-119

Away

5-5

Last 10

Texas Rangers

Will Smith (2.93 ERA)

26-17

Season

82-98

Home

71-108

Away

5-5

Last 10

Athletics (+210) vs Astros (-260) 9.0 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

75°

Temp

89%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Oakland Athletics

None (nan ERA)

10-35

Season

77-110

Home

76-99

Away

6-4

Last 10

Houston Astros

Luis Garcia (4.00 ERA)

24-19

Season

114-66

Home

105-77

Away

6-4

Last 10

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

Royals (+105) vs White Sox (-125) 9.0 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

66°

Temp

65%

Humidity

W

Direction

8 MPH

Wind

Kansas City Royals

None (nan ERA)

14-31

Season

78-100

Home

68-115

Away

8-2

Last 10

Chicago White Sox

Dylan Cease (4.78 ERA)

16-29

Season

99-85

Home

90-90

Away

8-2

Last 10

Dylan Cease (CWS) is our highest projected pitcher today with 32.2pts projected

Dodgers (-130) vs Cardinals (+108) 9.0 O/U

8:15 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

88°

Temp

49%

Humidity

NW

Direction

9 MPH

Wind

Los Angeles Dodgers

Julio Urias (4.39 ERA)

28-17

Season

128-54

Home

112-70

Away

7-3

Last 10

St. Louis Cardinals

Adam Wainwright (5.74 ERA)

19-26

Season

105-78

Home

91-87

Away

7-3

Last 10

Freddie Freeman (LAD) is our highest projected batter today with 14.2pts projected

Max Muncy (LAD) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 13.8pts projected

James Outman (LAD) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 13.5pts projected

Mookie Betts (LAD) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 13.2pts projected

The Dodgers are ranked #3 for Home Runs (1.2) per game

Adam Wainwright (LAD) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.7 runs per game.

Julio Urias (STL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.28HR per 9 innings pitched

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

Twins (-130) vs Angels (+108) 8.5 O/U

9:38 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

61°

Temp

90%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Minnesota Twins

None (nan ERA)

24-20

Season

95-83

Home

73-108

Away

3-7

Last 10

Los Angeles Angels

Tyler Anderson (5.27 ERA)

23-22

Season

88-89

Home

80-104

Away

3-7

Last 10

Mike Trout (LAA) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 13.9pts projected

Tyler Anderson (MIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.3 runs per game.

Red Sox (+122) vs Padres (-145) 8.5 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

61°

Temp

83%

Humidity

SSW

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Boston Red Sox

None (nan ERA)

24-20

Season

104-80

Home

87-92

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Diego Padres

Luis Garcia (5.09 ERA)

20-24

Season

97-86

Home

84-93

Away

6-4

Last 10

Luis Garcia (BOS) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.1 runs per game.

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

Marlins (+100) vs Giants (-120) 7.0 O/U

10:15 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

55°

Temp

86%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Miami Marlins

Eury Perez (2.79 ERA)

23-21

Season

87-96

Home

64-113

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Francisco Giants

None (nan ERA)

20-23

Season

107-74

Home

95-85

Away

6-4

Last 10

Eury Perez (MIA) has the #24 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.5 per start.

Eury Perez (SF) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.79HR per 9 innings pitched

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