Batter Up! Dive into Today’s 12-Game MLB Feast with Our In-Depth Analysis and Expert Picks

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Last update: April 14, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 04-14-2023

We have a total of 15 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM EST when the Phillies take on the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Early projections are for the Phillies and Reds to lead the day in runs scored while Twins and Yankees should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Jose Abreu

AVG: 0.291 HR: 0 RBI:4

The hottest player in the league is currently Jose Abreu who in the last 14 days has gone 16 for 55 with 0 HRs and 4 RBIs. Today Jose Abreu is facing Martin Perez with a 2.53 ERA.

Matt Chapman

AVG: 0.489 HR: 3 RBI:15

Up next at #2 is Matt Chapman who in the last two weeks has batted 23 for 47 (0.489) with 3 HRs and 15 RBIs.He goes up against Drew Rasmussen with 0.00 ERA who last started on 04/07 when he allowed 0 runs on 1 after facing 22 batters.

Ronald Acuna Jr.

AVG: 0.370 HR: 2 RBI:9

Ronald Acuna Jr. has been on a hot streak knocking in 9 RBIs and 2 HRs while going 20 for 54 (0.370) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Brady Singer with a 4.91 ERA today. Last time Brady Singer started was on 04/06 when he allowed 5 runs on 8 hits after facing 25 batters.

Ryan Mountcastle

AVG: 0.264 HR: 6 RBI:19

Next up is Ryan Mountcastle who has recently hit 14 for 53 (0.264) including 19 RBIs. He is going to see Mike Clevinger with a 3.48 ERA today. Last time Mike Clevinger pitched was 04/06 when he allowed 4 runs on 8 hits in 5.3 innings.

Wander Franco

AVG: 0.321 HR: 4 RBI:12

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Wander Franco who is recently 17 for 53 (0.321) including 12 RBIs and 4 HRs. He hits against Jose Berrios who pitched last on 04/06 allowing 6 runs on 6 hits in 4.0 innings.

Phillies (-150) vs Reds (+126) 9.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

64°

Temp

70%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Philadelphia Phillies

Taijuan Walker (6.00 ERA)

4-9

Season

94-68

Home

76-90

Away

5-5

Last 10

Cincinnati Reds

Connor Overton (10.12 ERA)

5-7

Season

78-86

Home

68-96

Away

5-5

Last 10

Kyle Schwarber (PHI) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 13.9pts projected

Phillies's Bryson Stott is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 13 games dating back to 03/28

Connor Overton (PHI) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 10.1 runs per game.

Taijuan Walker (CIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.0 runs per game.

Connor Overton (PHI) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.25HR per 9 innings pitched

Diamondbacks (+139) vs Marlins (-165) 8.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

84°

Temp

63%

Humidity

SE

Direction

7 MPH

Wind

Arizona Diamondbacks

Madison Bumgarner (7.27 ERA)

8-5

Season

76-90

Home

56-108

Away

6-4

Last 10

Miami Marlins

Trevor Rogers (6.00 ERA)

6-7

Season

76-89

Home

58-106

Away

6-4

Last 10

Trevor Rogers (ARI) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.0 runs per game.

Madison Bumgarner (MIA) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.3 runs per game.

Madison Bumgarner (MIA) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 3.12HR per 9 innings pitched

Trevor Rogers (ARI) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.0HR per 9 innings pitched

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

Giants (-150) vs Tigers (+126) 9.0 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

77°

Temp

24%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

San Francisco Giants

Sean Manaea (4.50 ERA)

5-7

Season

96-68

Home

91-75

Away

6-4

Last 10

Detroit Tigers

Joey Wentz (10.29 ERA)

3-9

Season

75-88

Home

67-97

Away

6-4

Last 10

Comerica Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.78 per game

Joey Wentz (SF) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 10.3 runs per game.

Sean Manaea (DET) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.25HR 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

Guardians (-158) vs Nationals (+132) 9.0 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

70°

Temp

55%

Humidity

S

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Cleveland Guardians

Cal Quantrill (6.52 ERA)

7-6

Season

86-77

Home

89-77

Away

3-7

Last 10

Washington Nationals

Trevor Williams (4.35 ERA)

4-9

Season

60-105

Home

61-103

Away

3-7

Last 10

Cal Quantrill (WAS) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.5 runs per game.

Twins (+148) vs Yankees (-180) 7.5 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

81°

Temp

24%

Humidity

NNE

Direction

6 MPH

Wind

Minnesota Twins

None (nan ERA)

9-4

Season

85-77

Home

68-98

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Yankees

Nestor Cortes (2.61 ERA)

8-5

Season

104-62

Home

90-73

Away

7-3

Last 10

Aaron Judge (NYY) is our highest projected batter today with 15.2pts projected

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

Nestor Cortes (NYY) is our highest projected pitcher today with 33.0pts projected

Yankee Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.51 per game

Rays (-130) vs Blue Jays (+108) 9.0 O/U

7:07 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

57°

Temp

63%

Humidity

W

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Tampa Bay Rays

Drew Rasmussen (0.00 ERA)

13-0

Season

113-59

Home

83-77

Away

6-4

Last 10

Toronto Blue Jays

Jose Berrios (11.17 ERA)

8-5

Season

95-69

Home

93-73

Away

6-4

Last 10

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

Jose Berrios (TOR) has the #27 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.0 per start.

Drew Rasmussen (TB) has the #9 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.5 per start.

Jose Berrios (TB) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 11.2 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

Orioles (-112) vs White Sox (-108) 9.0 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

73°

Temp

26%

Humidity

SSE

Direction

7 MPH

Wind

Baltimore Orioles

Tyler Wells (3.27 ERA)

7-6

Season

72-91

Home

66-101

Away

8-2

Last 10

Chicago White Sox

Mike Clevinger (3.48 ERA)

5-8

Season

91-74

Home

87-80

Away

8-2

Last 10

Cedric Mullins (BAL) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 14.0pts projected

The White Sox rank #4 in team batting average at 0.257 while the Orioles rank #1 at giving up hits

Angels (-115) vs Red Sox (-105) 9.5 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

81°

Temp

38%

Humidity

ESE

Direction

7 MPH

Wind

Los Angeles Angels

Patrick Sandoval (1.64 ERA)

7-5

Season

81-83

Home

71-93

Away

6-4

Last 10

Boston Red Sox

Tanner Houck (4.50 ERA)

5-8

Season

91-73

Home

81-87

Away

6-4

Last 10

Tanner Houck (LAA) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.8HR per 9 innings pitched

Braves (-130) vs Royals (+108) 8.5 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

68°

Temp

53%

Humidity

S

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Atlanta Braves

Charlie Morton (4.35 ERA)

9-4

Season

98-66

Home

94-69

Away

0-10

Last 10

Kansas City Royals

Brady Singer (4.91 ERA)

4-9

Season

73-89

Home

63-104

Away

0-10

Last 10

The Braves are ranked #2 for Home Runs (0.9) per game

Charlie Morton (ATL) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 30.8pts projected

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

Rangers (+132) vs Astros (-158) 8.5 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

75°

Temp

69%

Humidity

S

Direction

19 MPH

Wind

Texas Rangers

Martin Perez (2.53 ERA)

7-5

Season

75-93

Home

59-101

Away

6-4

Last 10

Houston Astros

Luis Garcia (7.00 ERA)

6-7

Season

106-59

Home

95-72

Away

6-4

Last 10

Martin Perez (TEX) has the #27 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.0 per start.

Luis Garcia (TEX) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.0 runs per game.

Luis Garcia (TEX) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.0HR per 9 innings pitched

The Astros are the hardest team to strikeout in baseball leading with just 7 per game

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

Pirates (+128) vs Cardinals (-153) 8.5 O/U

8:15 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

100°

Temp

29%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

9 MPH

Wind

Pittsburgh Pirates

Johan Oviedo (3.18 ERA)

8-5

Season

73-92

Home

55-110

Away

7-3

Last 10

St. Louis Cardinals

Jake Woodford (9.00 ERA)

5-8

Season

98-69

Home

84-78

Away

7-3

Last 10

Jake Woodford (PIT) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 9.0 runs per game.

Johan Oviedo (STL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.38HR per 9 innings pitched

Jake Woodford (PIT) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 4.0HR per 9 innings pitched

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

Mets (-230) vs Athletics (+190) 8.0 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

48°

Temp

77%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

New York Mets

None (nan ERA)

7-6

Season

102-60

Home

79-87

Away

6-4

Last 10

Oakland Athletics

James Kaprielian (11.17 ERA)

3-10

Season

74-94

Home

72-90

Away

6-4

Last 10

Starling Marte (NYM) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 14.4pts projected

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.87 per game

James Kaprielian (NYM) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 11.2 runs per game.

James Kaprielian (NYM) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 3.72HR per 9 innings pitched

Brewers (+138) vs Padres (-164) 8.5 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

57°

Temp

57%

Humidity

SE

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Milwaukee Brewers

Eric Lauer (7.71 ERA)

9-4

Season

95-71

Home

91-75

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Diego Padres

Luis Garcia (6.75 ERA)

7-7

Season

89-77

Home

79-85

Away

6-4

Last 10

Luis Garcia (SD) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 30.8pts projected

Luis Garcia (MIL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.8 runs per game.

Eric Lauer (SD) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.7 runs per game.

Eric Lauer (SD) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.89HR per 9 innings pitched

Cubs (+134) vs Dodgers (-160) 8.5 O/U

10:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

57°

Temp

77%

Humidity

W

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Chicago Cubs

Justin Steele (0.75 ERA)

6-5

Season

77-87

Home

70-92

Away

5-5

Last 10

Los Angeles Dodgers

Noah Syndergaard (6.30 ERA)

7-6

Season

115-49

Home

104-64

Away

5-5

Last 10

Dodger Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.55 per game

Noah Syndergaard (CHC) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.3 runs per game.

Noah Syndergaard (CHC) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.8HR per 9 innings pitched

The Dodgers bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #1 overall

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

The Dodgers are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.2 per game

Rockies (+144) vs Mariners (-175) 8.0 O/U

10:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

37°

Temp

92%

Humidity

SE

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Colorado Rockies

Austin Gomber (6.75 ERA)

5-8

Season

90-76

Home

52-110

Away

3-7

Last 10

Seattle Mariners

Marco Gonzales (4.22 ERA)

5-8

Season

87-74

Home

91-76

Away

3-7

Last 10

Julio Rodriguez (SEA) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 14.0pts projected

Austin Gomber (SEA) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.8 runs per game.

Austin Gomber (SEA) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.53HR per 9 innings pitched