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

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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