Pitchers and Powerhouses: Unlocking Today’s Top MLB Picks and Projections for a Winning Lineup

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Last update: May 1, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 05-01-2023

We have a total of 8 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM EST when the Braves take on the Mets at Citi Field. Early projections are for the Blue Jays and Red Sox to lead the day in runs scored while Braves and Mets should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Cody Bellinger

AVG: 0.297 HR: 7 RBI:18

The hottest player in the league is currently Cody Bellinger who in the last 14 days has gone 15 for 42 with 5 HRs and 9 RBIs. Today Cody Bellinger is facing Josiah Gray with a 2.67 ERA.

Nico Hoerner

AVG: 0.328 HR: 2 RBI:17

Up next at #2 is Nico Hoerner who in the last two weeks has batted 21 for 63 (0.333) with 2 HRs and 14 RBIs.He goes up against Josiah Gray with 2.67 ERA who last started on 04/28 when he allowed 1 runs on 3 after facing 24 batters.

Alex Verdugo

AVG: 0.308 HR: 4 RBI:17

Alex Verdugo has been on a hot streak knocking in 11 RBIs and 3 HRs while going 18 for 58 (0.310) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Chris Bassitt with a 5.18 ERA today. Last time Chris Bassitt started was on 04/28 when he allowed 4 runs on 2 hits after facing 21 batters.

Jeremy Pena

AVG: 0.241 HR: 6 RBI:16

Next up is Jeremy Pena who has recently hit 13 for 49 (0.265) including 7 RBIs. He is going to see Alex Cobb with a 2.43 ERA today. Last time Alex Cobb pitched was 04/28 when he allowed 3 runs on 7 hits in 5.0 innings.

Patrick Wisdom

AVG: 0.250 HR: 10 RBI:20

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Patrick Wisdom who is recently 13 for 49 (0.265) including 12 RBIs and 5 HRs. He hits against Josiah Gray who pitched last on 04/28 allowing 1 runs on 3 hits in 6.0 innings.

Braves (-115) vs Mets (-105) 7.5 O/U

1:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

55°

Temp

55%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Atlanta Braves

None (nan ERA)

18-9

Season

101-70

Home

100-70

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Mets

None (nan ERA)

15-12

Season

103-63

Home

86-90

Away

7-3

Last 10

The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.1) per game

Braves (-115) vs Mets (-105) 7.5 O/U

4:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

55°

Temp

55%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Atlanta Braves

None (nan ERA)

18-9

Season

101-70

Home

100-70

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Mets

None (nan ERA)

15-12

Season

103-63

Home

86-90

Away

7-3

Last 10

The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.1) per game

Guardians (+111) vs Yankees (-133) 8.5 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

55°

Temp

47%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

17 MPH

Wind

Cleveland Guardians

None (nan ERA)

13-15

Season

88-81

Home

93-82

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Yankees

Nestor Cortes (4.91 ERA)

15-14

Season

109-66

Home

92-78

Away

7-3

Last 10

The Yankees are ranked #2 for Home Runs (1.5) per game

Nestor Cortes (NYY) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 32.8pts projected

Yankee Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.49 per game

Nestor Cortes (NYY) has the #18 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 5.83 per start.

Cubs (-140) vs Nationals (+117) 8.5 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

57°

Temp

44%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

15 MPH

Wind

Chicago Cubs

Justin Steele (1.49 ERA)

14-13

Season

80-91

Home

75-96

Away

3-7

Last 10

Washington Nationals

Josiah Gray (2.67 ERA)

10-17

Season

62-111

Home

65-105

Away

3-7

Last 10

Nationals's Alex Call is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 7 games dating back to 04/21

Justin Steele (CHC) has the #28 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 5.33 per start.

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

Blue Jays (-155) vs Red Sox (+130) 9.5 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Light Rain, Mist

57°

Temp

81%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

27 MPH

Wind

Toronto Blue Jays

Chris Bassitt (5.18 ERA)

18-10

Season

102-71

Home

96-76

Away

6-4

Last 10

Boston Red Sox

Chris Sale (6.75 ERA)

15-14

Season

98-76

Home

84-90

Away

6-4

Last 10

Chris Bassitt (TOR) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 33.0pts projected

Chris Sale (BOS) has the #18 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 5.83 per start.

Chris Sale (TOR) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.8 runs per game.

Chris Bassitt (BOS) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.2 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

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

Giants (+153) vs Astros (-185) 9.0 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

72°

Temp

61%

Humidity

ENE

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

San Francisco Giants

Alex Cobb (2.43 ERA)

11-16

Season

101-71

Home

92-81

Away

6-4

Last 10

Houston Astros

Jose Urquidy (5.20 ERA)

15-13

Season

110-64

Home

100-73

Away

6-4

Last 10

Joc Pederson (SF) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 16.4pts projected

Alex Cobb (SF) has the #24 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 5.5 per start.

Jose Urquidy (SF) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.2 runs per game.

Jose Urquidy (SF) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.95HR per 9 innings pitched

The Astros are the hardest team to strikeout in baseball leading with just 8 per game

Reds (+195) vs Padres (-240) 8.5 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

57°

Temp

83%

Humidity

S

Direction

9 MPH

Wind

Cincinnati Reds

Nick Lodolo (6.16 ERA)

12-16

Season

83-90

Home

70-101

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Diego Padres

Yu Darvish (3.60 ERA)

15-14

Season

93-81

Home

83-88

Away

6-4

Last 10

Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) is our highest projected batter today with 21.4pts projected

Juan Soto (SD) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 19.5pts projected

Jake Cronenworth (SD) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 17.4pts projected

Manny Machado (SD) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 16.6pts projected

Nick Lodolo (CIN) is our highest projected pitcher today with 37.7pts projected

Yu Darvish (SD) has the #9 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.8 per start.

Nick Lodolo (CIN) has the #3 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.33 per start.

Nick Lodolo (SD) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.2 runs per game.

Nick Lodolo (SD) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.35HR per 9 innings pitched

Phillies (+141) vs Dodgers (-170) 8.5 O/U

10:10 PM

Weather Report

Mist

57°

Temp

93%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Philadelphia Phillies

Bailey Falter (5.01 ERA)

15-14

Season

99-70

Home

82-93

Away

5-5

Last 10

Los Angeles Dodgers

Noah Syndergaard (6.32 ERA)

16-13

Season

120-53

Home

108-67

Away

5-5

Last 10

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

Dodger Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.53 per game

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

Bailey Falter (LAD) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.0 runs per game.

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