Home Run Heroes: Unearthing the Best MLB Picks and Projections for Today’s 14-Game Spectacle
Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 04-28-2023
We have a total of 14 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM EST when the Royals take on the Twins at Target Field. Early projections are for the Diamondbacks and Rockies to lead the day in runs scored while Cubs and Marlins should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.
Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Marcus Semien
AVG: 0.287 HR: 5 RBI:22
The hottest player in the league is currently Marcus Semien who in the last 14 days has gone 18 for 49 with 4 HRs and 15 RBIs. Today Marcus Semien is facing Gerrit Cole with a 1.11 ERA.

Ronald Acuna Jr.
AVG: 0.352 HR: 4 RBI:13
Up next at #2 is Ronald Acuna Jr. who in the last two weeks has batted 17 for 51 (0.333) with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs.He goes up against Joey Lucchesi with 2.19 ERA who last started on 04/25 when he allowed 3 runs on 5 after facing 23 batters.

Nico Hoerner
AVG: 0.336 HR: 2 RBI:15
Nico Hoerner has been on a hot streak knocking in 12 RBIs and 2 HRs while going 19 for 58 (0.328) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Braxton Garrett with a 2.45 ERA today. Last time Braxton Garrett started was on 04/25 when he allowed 0 runs on 1 hits after facing 10 batters.

Adolis Garcia
AVG: 0.255 HR: 7 RBI:29
Next up is Adolis Garcia who has recently hit 14 for 47 (0.298) including 18 RBIs. He is going to see Gerrit Cole with a 1.11 ERA today. Last time Gerrit Cole pitched was 04/25 when he allowed 2 runs on 6 hits in 6.7 innings.

Cedric Mullins
AVG: 0.267 HR: 3 RBI:21
Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Cedric Mullins who is recently 16 for 45 (0.356) including 12 RBIs and 1 HRs. He hits against Joey Wentz who pitched last on 04/25 allowing 2 runs on 4 hits in 5.7 innings.
Royals (+220) vs Twins (-270) 8.0 O/U
4:10 PM
Weather ReportLight Rain |
50°Temp |
83%Humidity |
NNEDirection |
12 MPHWind |
![]() Kansas City RoyalsZack Greinke (6.10 ERA) |
6-20Season |
73-95Home |
65-109Away |
2-8Last 10 |
![]() Minnesota TwinsTyler Mahle (3.16 ERA) |
15-11Season |
89-80Home |
70-102Away |
2-8Last 10 |
Orioles (-130) vs Tigers (+108) 8.0 O/U
6:40 PM
Weather ReportLight Rain |
48°Temp |
83%Humidity |
NEDirection |
8 MPHWind |
![]() Baltimore OriolesKyle Gibson (3.93 ERA) |
17-8Season |
77-92Home |
71-102Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Detroit TigersJoey Wentz (6.45 ERA) |
9-15Season |
79-90Home |
69-101Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Cubs (-110) vs Marlins (-110) 7.5 O/U
6:40 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
86°Temp |
67%Humidity |
SDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Chicago CubsHayden Wesneski (4.03 ERA) |
14-10Season |
80-91Home |
75-93Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Miami MarlinsBraxton Garrett (2.45 ERA) |
13-13Season |
80-91Home |
61-110Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Pirates (-140) vs Nationals (+117) 9.0 O/U
7:05 PM
Weather ReportRain, Mist |
57°Temp |
89%Humidity |
ENEDirection |
16 MPHWind |
![]() Pittsburgh PiratesMitch Keller (3.53 ERA) |
18-8Season |
79-93Home |
58-113Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Washington NationalsTrevor Williams (4.10 ERA) |
9-15Season |
61-109Home |
65-105Away |
3-7Last 10 |
Mariners (-108) vs Blue Jays (-112) 8.5 O/U
7:07 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
48°Temp |
81%Humidity |
ENEDirection |
27 MPHWind |
![]() Seattle MarinersNone (nan ERA) |
11-14Season |
92-78Home |
92-78Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Toronto Blue JaysNone (nan ERA) |
16-9Season |
100-70Home |
96-76Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Braves (-132) vs Mets (+110) 8.5 O/U
7:10 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
54°Temp |
63%Humidity |
EDirection |
9 MPHWind |
![]() Atlanta BravesKyle Wright (4.86 ERA) |
17-9Season |
101-70Home |
99-70Away |
7-3Last 10 |
![]() New York MetsJoey Lucchesi (2.19 ERA) |
15-11Season |
103-62Home |
86-90Away |
7-3Last 10 |
Rays (-150) vs White Sox (+126) 8.5 O/U
7:10 PM
Weather ReportOvercast |
55°Temp |
48%Humidity |
EDirection |
8 MPHWind |
![]() Tampa Bay RaysShane McClanahan (2.12 ERA) |
21-5Season |
117-61Home |
87-80Away |
8-2Last 10 |
![]() Chicago White SoxDylan Cease (4.15 ERA) |
7-19Season |
93-79Home |
87-86Away |
8-2Last 10 |
Guardians (-122) vs Red Sox (+102) 9.0 O/U
7:10 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
54°Temp |
77%Humidity |
ESEDirection |
6 MPHWind |
![]() Cleveland GuardiansNone (nan ERA) |
12-13Season |
88-81Home |
92-80Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Boston Red SoxNone (nan ERA) |
13-13Season |
96-75Home |
84-90Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Yankees (+190) vs Rangers (-230) 7.5 O/U
8:05 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
63°Temp |
68%Humidity |
EDirection |
12 MPHWind |
![]() New York YankeesGerrit Cole (1.11 ERA) |
15-11Season |
109-66Home |
92-75Away |
5-5Last 10 |
![]() Texas RangersAndrew Heaney (4.38 ERA) |
14-11Season |
77-95Home |
64-105Away |
5-5Last 10 |
Phillies (+126) vs Astros (-150) 7.5 O/U
8:10 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
73°Temp |
69%Humidity |
NDirection |
6 MPHWind |
![]() Philadelphia PhilliesMatt Strahm (2.31 ERA) |
13-13Season |
99-70Home |
80-92Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Houston AstrosNone (nan ERA) |
14-11Season |
109-62Home |
100-73Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Angels (+113) vs Brewers (-135) 9.0 O/U
8:10 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
50°Temp |
61%Humidity |
ENEDirection |
8 MPHWind |
![]() Los Angeles AngelsNone (nan ERA) |
14-12Season |
86-85Home |
73-98Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Milwaukee BrewersNone (nan ERA) |
16-9Season |
97-75Home |
96-76Away |
3-7Last 10 |
Diamondbacks (-125) vs Rockies (+105) 11.5 O/U
8:40 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
41°Temp |
56%Humidity |
NDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Arizona DiamondbacksNone (nan ERA) |
14-12Season |
79-94Home |
59-111Away |
4-6Last 10 |
![]() Colorado RockiesNone (nan ERA) |
8-18Season |
90-79Home |
55-117Away |
4-6Last 10 |
Reds (-110) vs Athletics (-110) 8.5 O/U
9:40 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
55°Temp |
89%Humidity |
WNWDirection |
7 MPHWind |
![]() Cincinnati RedsNone (nan ERA) |
10-15Season |
83-90Home |
68-100Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Oakland AthleticsJP Sears (6.23 ERA) |
5-21Season |
74-100Home |
74-95Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Cardinals (+117) vs Dodgers (-140) 8.5 O/U
10:10 PM
Weather ReportHaze |
57°Temp |
84%Humidity |
NDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() St. Louis CardinalsMiles Mikolas (5.97 ERA) |
10-16Season |
101-72Home |
86-83Away |
5-5Last 10 |
![]() Los Angeles DodgersJulio Urias (4.41 ERA) |
13-13Season |
117-53Home |
108-67Away |
5-5Last 10 |