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

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Last update: May 22, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 05-22-2023

We have a total of 12 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 6:10 PM EST when the White Sox take on the Guardians at Progressive Field. Early projections are for the Marlins and Rockies to lead the day in runs scored while Athletics and Mariners should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Freddie Freeman

AVG: 0.326 HR: 8 RBI:28

The hottest player in the league is currently Freddie Freeman who in the last 14 days has gone 20 for 56 with 3 HRs and 14 RBIs. Today Freddie Freeman is facing None with a nan ERA.
Nolan Arenado

AVG: 0.286 HR: 9 RBI:34

Up next at #2 is Nolan Arenado who in the last two weeks has batted 20 for 54 (0.370) with 6 HRs and 17 RBIs.He goes up against Hunter Greene with 4.68 ERA who last started on 05/19 when he allowed 4 runs on 4 after facing 26 batters.
Adolis Garcia

AVG: 0.256 HR: 14 RBI:49

Adolis Garcia has been on a hot streak knocking in 16 RBIs and 6 HRs while going 14 for 49 (0.286) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Roansy Contreras with a 4.70 ERA today. Last time Roansy Contreras started was on 05/19 when he allowed 3 runs on 3 hits after facing 20 batters.
Marcus Semien

AVG: 0.305 HR: 7 RBI:38

Next up is Marcus Semien who has recently hit 21 for 60 (0.350) including 11 RBIs. He is going to see Roansy Contreras with a 4.70 ERA today. Last time Roansy Contreras pitched was 05/19 when he allowed 3 runs on 3 hits in 5.0 innings.
Josh Lowe

AVG: 0.318 HR: 11 RBI:34

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Josh Lowe who is recently 14 for 44 (0.318) including 15 RBIs and 5 HRs. He hits against Kevin Gausman who pitched last on 05/19 allowing 2 runs on 6 hits in 8.0 innings.

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

6:10 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
63°

Temp
63%

Humidity
N

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Chicago White Sox
Lance Lynn (6.28 ERA)
19-29

Season
102-85

Home
90-90

Away
8-2

Last 10
Cleveland Guardians
None (nan ERA)
20-26

Season
93-85

Home
95-89

Away
8-2

Last 10
    Lance Lynn (CWS) has the #18 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.7 per start.
    Lance Lynn (CLE) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.3 runs per game.
    Lance Lynn (CLE) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.88HR per 9 innings pitched

Rangers (-132) vs Pirates (+110) 8.5 O/U

6:35 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
57°

Temp
78%

Humidity
N

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Texas Rangers
Andrew Heaney (4.13 ERA)
29-17

Season
85-98

Home
71-108

Away
3-7

Last 10
Pittsburgh Pirates
Roansy Contreras (4.70 ERA)
24-22

Season
81-100

Home
62-120

Away
3-7

Last 10
    Corey Seager (TEX) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 14.9pts projected
    Nate Lowe (TEX) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 14.6pts projected
    PNC Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.81 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

Diamondbacks (+195) vs Phillies (-240) 8.5 O/U

6:40 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
66°

Temp
51%

Humidity
NE

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Arizona Diamondbacks
Merrill Kelly (3.30 ERA)
27-20

Season
85-98

Home
66-115

Away
7-3

Last 10
Philadelphia Phillies
Taijuan Walker (5.79 ERA)
22-24

Season
104-73

Home
84-100

Away
7-3

Last 10
    Taijuan Walker (ARI) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.8 runs per game.

Cardinals (-190) vs Reds (+156) 9.5 O/U

6:40 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
57°

Temp
90%

Humidity
N

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
St. Louis Cardinals
Jack Flaherty (5.29 ERA)
21-27

Season
107-79

Home
91-87

Away
5-5

Last 10
Cincinnati Reds
Hunter Greene (4.68 ERA)
19-27

Season
86-96

Home
74-106

Away
5-5

Last 10
    Hunter Greene (CIN) has the #11 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.9 per start.
    Jack Flaherty (CIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.3 runs per game.

Blue Jays (-105) vs Rays (-115) 8.0 O/U

6:40 PM
Weather Report
Light Rain Shower, Thunderstorm In Vicinity, Rain With Thunderstorm
54°

Temp
94%

Humidity
ESE

Direction
12 MPH

Wind
Toronto Blue Jays
Kevin Gausman (3.14 ERA)
25-22

Season
106-77

Home
99-82

Away
6-4

Last 10
Tampa Bay Rays
Jalen Beeks (4.68 ERA)
34-14

Season
124-63

Home
93-87

Away
6-4

Last 10
    Rays's Yandy Diaz is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 14 games dating back to 05/01
    Kevin Gausman (TOR) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 41.2pts projected
    Kevin Gausman (TOR) has the #1 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 8.1 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

Dodgers (+130) vs Braves (-155) 9.0 O/U

7:20 PM
Weather Report
Overcast
70°

Temp
81%

Humidity
E

Direction
17 MPH

Wind
Los Angeles Dodgers
Clayton Kershaw (2.98 ERA)
29-19

Season
128-54

Home
113-72

Away
6-4

Last 10
Atlanta Braves
None (nan ERA)
29-17

Season
106-73

Home
106-75

Away
6-4

Last 10
    Max Muncy (LAD) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 14.3pts projected
    The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.5) per game
    The Dodgers are ranked #3 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
    Clayton Kershaw (LAD) has the #11 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.9 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

Tigers (-108) vs Royals (-112) 8.5 O/U

7:40 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
59°

Temp
81%

Humidity
ENE

Direction
4 MPH

Wind
Detroit Tigers
Joey Wentz (7.45 ERA)
20-24

Season
85-95

Home
74-105

Away
0-10

Last 10
Kansas City Royals
Carlos Hernandez (3.75 ERA)
14-34

Season
78-100

Home
68-118

Away
0-10

Last 10
    Kauffman Stadium is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.86 per game
    Joey Wentz (KC) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.4 runs per game.
    Joey Wentz (KC) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.09HR per 9 innings pitched
    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 (+126) vs Twins (-150) 9.0 O/U

7:40 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
61°

Temp
60%

Humidity
S

Direction
4 MPH

Wind
San Francisco Giants
Alex Wood (4.05 ERA)
22-24

Season
109-75

Home
95-85

Away
2-8

Last 10
Minnesota Twins
Pablo Lopez (3.90 ERA)
25-22

Season
95-83

Home
74-110

Away
2-8

Last 10
    Pablo Lopez (MIN) has the #4 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.5 per start.

Astros (-117) vs Brewers (-103) 8.0 O/U

7:40 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
61°

Temp
57%

Humidity
SSE

Direction
4 MPH

Wind
Houston Astros
Framber Valdez (2.45 ERA)
27-19

Season
117-66

Home
105-77

Away
3-7

Last 10
Milwaukee Brewers
Freddy Peralta (3.81 ERA)
25-21

Season
103-78

Home
99-85

Away
3-7

Last 10
    Yordan Alvarez (HOU) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 16.3pts projected
    Framber Valdez (HOU) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 38.4pts projected
    Freddy Peralta (MIL) has the #30 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.0 per start.
    Framber Valdez (HOU) has the #7 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.2 per start.
    The Astros are the hardest team to strikeout in baseball leading with just 8 per game

Marlins (-125) vs Rockies (+105) 11.5 O/U

8:40 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
50°

Temp
72%

Humidity
SSW

Direction
6 MPH

Wind
Miami Marlins
Jesus Luzardo (3.83 ERA)
24-23

Season
87-96

Home
65-115

Away
4-6

Last 10
Colorado Rockies
Connor Seabold (5.97 ERA)
19-28

Season
97-84

Home
59-122

Away
4-6

Last 10
    Jesus Luzardo (MIA) has the #26 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.3 per start.
    Connor Seabold (MIA) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.0 runs per game.
    The Marlins are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.7 per game

Red Sox (-109) vs Angels (-111) 9.5 O/U

9:38 PM
Weather Report
Overcast
63°

Temp
93%

Humidity
N

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Boston Red Sox
Corey Kluber (6.26 ERA)
26-21

Season
104-80

Home
89-93

Away
3-7

Last 10
Los Angeles Angels
None (nan ERA)
25-23

Season
90-90

Home
80-104

Away
3-7

Last 10
    Shohei Ohtani (LAA) is our highest projected batter today with 45.0pts projected
    Shohei Ohtani (LAA) is our highest projected pitcher today with 45.0pts projected
    Corey Kluber (LAA) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.3 runs per game.
    Corey Kluber (LAA) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.38HR per 9 innings pitched
    The Red Sox are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 4.9 per game

Athletics (+250) vs Mariners (-310) 7.5 O/U

9:40 PM
Weather Report
Mist
50°

Temp
96%

Humidity
SE

Direction
8 MPH

Wind
Oakland Athletics
James Kaprielian (8.68 ERA)
10-38

Season
77-110

Home
76-102

Away
3-7

Last 10
Seattle Mariners
None (nan ERA)
22-24

Season
95-81

Home
100-85

Away
3-7

Last 10
    James Kaprielian (SEA) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 8.7 runs per game.
    James Kaprielian (SEA) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.93HR per 9 innings pitched

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