Pitchers and Powerhouses: Unlocking Today’s Top MLB Picks and Projections for a Winning Lineup
Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 05-05-2023
We have a total of 14 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM EST when the Blue Jays take on the Pirates at PNC Park. Early projections are for the Blue Jays and Pirates to lead the day in runs scored while Astros and Mariners should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.
Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Ronald Acuna Jr.
AVG: 0.355 HR: 6 RBI:20
The hottest player in the league is currently Ronald Acuna Jr. who in the last 14 days has gone 15 for 45 with 3 HRs and 9 RBIs. Today Ronald Acuna Jr. is facing Grayson Rodriguez with a 5.46 ERA.

Byron Buxton
AVG: 0.262 HR: 8 RBI:19
Up next at #2 is Byron Buxton who in the last two weeks has batted 14 for 45 (0.311) with 6 HRs and 13 RBIs.He goes up against Peyton Battenfield with 4.67 ERA who last started on 04/28 when he allowed 3 runs on 3 after facing 12 batters.

Jarren Duran
AVG: 0.417 HR: 2 RBI:13
Jarren Duran has been on a hot streak knocking in 11 RBIs and 2 HRs while going 21 for 49 (0.429) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Zack Wheeler with a 3.86 ERA today. Last time Zack Wheeler started was on 04/27 when he allowed 0 runs on 3 hits after facing 23 batters.

Ozzie Albies
AVG: 0.288 HR: 9 RBI:26
Next up is Ozzie Albies who has recently hit 18 for 49 (0.367) including 12 RBIs. He is going to see Grayson Rodriguez with a 5.46 ERA today. Last time Grayson Rodriguez pitched was 05/02 when he allowed 6 runs on 8 hits in 3.7 innings.

Alex Verdugo
AVG: 0.315 HR: 5 RBI:18
Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Alex Verdugo who is recently 17 for 57 (0.298) including 11 RBIs and 4 HRs. He hits against Zack Wheeler who pitched last on 04/27 allowing 0 runs on 3 hits in 6.0 innings.
Blue Jays (-140) vs Pirates (+117) 9.0 O/U
6:35 PM
Weather ReportMist |
54°Temp |
69%Humidity |
SSEDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Toronto Blue JaysChris Bassitt (5.18 ERA) |
18-14Season |
102-71Home |
96-80Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Pittsburgh PiratesVince Velasquez (3.06 ERA) |
20-12Season |
79-93Home |
60-117Away |
3-7Last 10 |
White Sox (-110) vs Reds (-110) 9.0 O/U
6:40 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
57°Temp |
72%Humidity |
NDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Chicago White SoxLucas Giolito (3.67 ERA) |
10-22Season |
96-82Home |
87-86Away |
5-5Last 10 |
![]() Cincinnati RedsHunter Greene (2.89 ERA) |
13-18Season |
83-90Home |
71-103Away |
5-5Last 10 |
Yankees (+148) vs Rays (-180) 8.5 O/U
6:40 PM
Weather ReportLight Snow Shower |
37°Temp |
81%Humidity |
NDirection |
14 MPHWind |
![]() New York YankeesJhony Brito (5.56 ERA) |
17-15Season |
111-67Home |
92-78Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Tampa Bay RaysZach Eflin (2.25 ERA) |
26-6Season |
120-61Home |
89-81Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Red Sox (+130) vs Phillies (-155) 8.0 O/U
7:05 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
57°Temp |
64%Humidity |
NNEDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Boston Red SoxChris Sale (6.75 ERA) |
19-14Season |
102-76Home |
84-90Away |
7-3Last 10 |
![]() Philadelphia PhilliesZack Wheeler (3.86 ERA) |
15-17Season |
99-70Home |
82-96Away |
7-3Last 10 |
Rockies (+205) vs Mets (-250) 8.5 O/U
7:10 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
57°Temp |
57%Humidity |
ENEDirection |
4 MPHWind |
![]() Colorado RockiesAntonio Senzatela (nan ERA) |
12-20Season |
94-81Home |
55-117Away |
7-3Last 10 |
![]() New York MetsJustin Verlander (3.60 ERA) |
16-16Season |
104-64Home |
86-93Away |
7-3Last 10 |
Twins (-120) vs Guardians (+100) 8.5 O/U
7:10 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
59°Temp |
51%Humidity |
ESEDirection |
6 MPHWind |
![]() Minnesota TwinsPablo Lopez (3.77 ERA) |
18-14Season |
91-81Home |
71-104Away |
8-2Last 10 |
![]() Cleveland GuardiansPeyton Battenfield (4.67 ERA) |
14-17Season |
88-81Home |
94-84Away |
8-2Last 10 |
Orioles (+170) vs Braves (-210) 8.5 O/U
7:20 PM
Weather ReportOvercast |
63°Temp |
56%Humidity |
EDirection |
6 MPHWind |
![]() Baltimore OriolesGrayson Rodriguez (5.46 ERA) |
21-10Season |
77-92Home |
75-104Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Atlanta BravesMax Fried (0.45 ERA) |
22-10Season |
101-70Home |
104-71Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Athletics (+139) vs Royals (-165) 9.0 O/U
8:10 PM
Weather ReportOvercast |
61°Temp |
78%Humidity |
SDirection |
8 MPHWind |
![]() Oakland AthleticsDrew Rucinski (7.71 ERA) |
6-26Season |
75-105Home |
74-95Away |
0-10Last 10 |
![]() Kansas City RoyalsBrad Keller (3.56 ERA) |
8-24Season |
74-97Home |
66-111Away |
0-10Last 10 |
Tigers (+180) vs Cardinals (-220) 8.5 O/U
8:15 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
99°Temp |
37%Humidity |
NNWDirection |
12 MPHWind |
![]() Detroit TigersEduardo Rodriguez (1.81 ERA) |
13-17Season |
83-92Home |
69-101Away |
7-3Last 10 |
![]() St. Louis CardinalsJordan Montgomery (3.34 ERA) |
10-22Season |
101-75Home |
86-86Away |
7-3Last 10 |
Rangers (Pending) vs Angels (Pending) 0.0 O/U
9:38 PM
Weather ReportOvercast |
55°Temp |
93%Humidity |
NDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Texas RangersDane Dunning (1.77 ERA) |
18-12Season |
81-96Home |
64-105Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Los Angeles AngelsTyler Anderson (5.74 ERA) |
18-14Season |
86-85Home |
77-100Away |
3-7Last 10 |
Dodgers (-115) vs Padres (-105) 8.0 O/U
9:40 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
57°Temp |
78%Humidity |
WSWDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Los Angeles DodgersClayton Kershaw (1.89 ERA) |
19-13Season |
123-53Home |
108-67Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() San Diego PadresYu Darvish (3.60 ERA) |
17-15Season |
95-82Home |
83-88Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Nationals (+148) vs Diamondbacks (-180) 8.5 O/U
9:40 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
63°Temp |
38%Humidity |
EDirection |
7 MPHWind |
![]() Washington NationalsPatrick Corbin (5.17 ERA) |
13-18Season |
65-112Home |
65-105Away |
2-8Last 10 |
![]() Arizona DiamondbacksMerrill Kelly (3.62 ERA) |
17-14Season |
79-94Home |
62-113Away |
2-8Last 10 |
Astros (+111) vs Mariners (-133) 7.0 O/U
10:10 PM
Weather ReportLight Rain, Mist |
48°Temp |
90%Humidity |
SSEDirection |
11 MPHWind |
![]() Houston AstrosCristian Javier (3.48 ERA) |
16-15Season |
111-66Home |
100-73Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Seattle MarinersLuis Castillo (1.82 ERA) |
15-16Season |
92-78Home |
96-80Away |
3-7Last 10 |
Brewers (-115) vs Giants (-105) 8.0 O/U
10:15 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
54°Temp |
77%Humidity |
WDirection |
9 MPHWind |
![]() Milwaukee BrewersCorbin Burnes (4.01 ERA) |
18-13Season |
99-76Home |
96-79Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() San Francisco GiantsSean Manaea (7.85 ERA) |
13-17Season |
101-71Home |
94-82Away |
6-4Last 10 |