Swinging for the Fences: Mastering Today’s 14-Game MLB Slate with Top Picks and Unmatched Projections
Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 05-09-2023
We have a total of 14 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 6:10 PM EST when the Tigers take on the Guardians at Progressive Field. Early projections are for the White Sox and Royals to lead the day in runs scored while Tigers and Guardians should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.
Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Brent Rooker
AVG: 0.319 HR: 10 RBI:26
The hottest player in the league is currently Brent Rooker who in the last 14 days has gone 16 for 50 with 6 HRs and 15 RBIs. Today Brent Rooker is facing Nestor Cortes with a 4.74 ERA.

Brandon Drury
AVG: 0.237 HR: 7 RBI:20
Up next at #2 is Brandon Drury who in the last two weeks has batted 16 for 51 (0.314) with 6 HRs and 15 RBIs.He goes up against Hunter Brown with 3.23 ERA who last started on 05/06 when he allowed 4 runs on 9 after facing 22 batters.

Esteury Ruiz
AVG: 0.277 HR: 0 RBI:16
Esteury Ruiz has been on a hot streak knocking in 7 RBIs and 0 HRs while going 17 for 62 (0.274) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Nestor Cortes with a 4.74 ERA today. Last time Nestor Cortes started was on 05/06 when he allowed 2 runs on 6 hits after facing 23 batters.

Christian Walker
AVG: 0.289 HR: 9 RBI:28
Next up is Christian Walker who has recently hit 18 for 49 (0.367) including 14 RBIs. He is going to see Braxton Garrett with a 5.97 ERA today. Last time Braxton Garrett pitched was 05/06 when he allowed 4 runs on 7 hits in 5.3 innings.

Salvador Perez
AVG: 0.291 HR: 7 RBI:20
Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Salvador Perez who is recently 19 for 45 (0.422) including 13 RBIs and 5 HRs. He hits against Dylan Cease who pitched last on 05/06 allowing 7 runs on 9 hits in 5.0 innings.
Tigers (+170) vs Guardians (-210) 7.5 O/U
6:10 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
55°Temp |
69%Humidity |
NNEDirection |
16 MPHWind |
![]() Detroit TigersJoey Wentz (6.09 ERA) |
16-18Season |
83-92Home |
72-102Away |
8-2Last 10 |
![]() Cleveland GuardiansNone (nan ERA) |
16-19Season |
90-83Home |
94-84Away |
8-2Last 10 |
Rays (-135) vs Orioles (+113) 8.5 O/U
6:35 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
64°Temp |
37%Humidity |
NNEDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Tampa Bay RaysShane McClanahan (1.76 ERA) |
29-7Season |
122-62Home |
90-81Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Baltimore OriolesKyle Gibson (4.40 ERA) |
22-13Season |
77-93Home |
76-106Away |
3-7Last 10 |
Rockies (+141) vs Pirates (-170) 9.0 O/U
6:35 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
64°Temp |
60%Humidity |
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2 MPHWind |
![]() Colorado RockiesKyle Freeland (3.57 ERA) |
14-22Season |
94-81Home |
57-119Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Pittsburgh PiratesMitch Keller (2.72 ERA) |
21-15Season |
80-96Home |
60-117Away |
3-7Last 10 |
Mets (-195) vs Reds (+160) 9.0 O/U
6:40 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
66°Temp |
63%Humidity |
NEDirection |
12 MPHWind |
![]() New York MetsNone (nan ERA) |
17-18Season |
105-66Home |
86-93Away |
5-5Last 10 |
![]() Cincinnati RedsNone (nan ERA) |
14-20Season |
84-92Home |
71-103Away |
5-5Last 10 |
Blue Jays (+113) vs Phillies (-135) 8.5 O/U
6:40 PM
Weather ReportOvercast |
61°Temp |
41%Humidity |
NEDirection |
11 MPHWind |
![]() Toronto Blue JaysNone (nan ERA) |
21-14Season |
102-71Home |
99-80Away |
7-3Last 10 |
![]() Philadelphia PhilliesNone (nan ERA) |
16-19Season |
100-72Home |
82-96Away |
7-3Last 10 |
Athletics (+220) vs Yankees (-270) 9.0 O/U
7:05 PM
Weather ReportOvercast |
45°Temp |
87%Humidity |
NDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Oakland AthleticsJP Sears (5.54 ERA) |
8-28Season |
75-105Home |
76-97Away |
7-3Last 10 |
![]() New York YankeesNestor Cortes (4.74 ERA) |
19-17Season |
112-67Home |
93-80Away |
7-3Last 10 |
Red Sox (+153) vs Braves (-185) 9.0 O/U
7:20 PM
Weather ReportOvercast |
75°Temp |
79%Humidity |
WSWDirection |
7 MPHWind |
![]() Boston Red SoxNone (nan ERA) |
21-15Season |
102-76Home |
86-91Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() Atlanta BravesNone (nan ERA) |
24-11Season |
103-71Home |
104-71Away |
6-4Last 10 |
Padres (-105) vs Twins (-115) 9.0 O/U
7:40 PM
Weather ReportMist |
57°Temp |
84%Humidity |
SEDirection |
9 MPHWind |
![]() San Diego PadresLuis Garcia (6.59 ERA) |
18-17Season |
96-84Home |
83-88Away |
2-8Last 10 |
![]() Minnesota TwinsNone (nan ERA) |
19-16Season |
91-81Home |
72-106Away |
2-8Last 10 |
Dodgers (-122) vs Brewers (+102) 9.0 O/U
7:40 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
55°Temp |
88%Humidity |
NWDirection |
4 MPHWind |
![]() Los Angeles DodgersTony Gonsolin (1.93 ERA) |
21-15Season |
123-53Home |
110-69Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Milwaukee BrewersFreddy Peralta (2.88 ERA) |
20-15Season |
100-76Home |
97-81Away |
3-7Last 10 |
White Sox (-150) vs Royals (+126) 9.5 O/U
7:40 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
72°Temp |
64%Humidity |
EDirection |
11 MPHWind |
![]() Chicago White SoxDylan Cease (5.58 ERA) |
12-24Season |
96-82Home |
89-88Away |
0-10Last 10 |
![]() Kansas City RoyalsZack Greinke (5.18 ERA) |
10-26Season |
76-99Home |
66-111Away |
0-10Last 10 |
Astros (+117) vs Angels (-140) 7.5 O/U
9:38 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
61°Temp |
72%Humidity |
SSEDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Houston AstrosHunter Brown (3.23 ERA) |
17-18Season |
111-66Home |
101-76Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Los Angeles AngelsPatrick Sandoval (3.41 ERA) |
20-16Season |
88-87Home |
77-100Away |
3-7Last 10 |
Marlins (-103) vs Diamondbacks (-117) 9.0 O/U
9:40 PM
Weather ReportSunny |
72°Temp |
26%Humidity |
EDirection |
8 MPHWind |
![]() Miami MarlinsBraxton Garrett (5.97 ERA) |
17-19Season |
83-94Home |
62-113Away |
2-8Last 10 |
![]() Arizona DiamondbacksZac Gallen (2.36 ERA) |
20-15Season |
82-95Home |
62-113Away |
2-8Last 10 |
Rangers (+139) vs Mariners (-165) 8.0 O/U
9:40 PM
Weather ReportOvercast |
50°Temp |
83%Humidity |
SDirection |
7 MPHWind |
![]() Texas RangersJon Gray (3.82 ERA) |
21-13Season |
81-96Home |
67-106Away |
3-7Last 10 |
![]() Seattle MarinersLogan Gilbert (3.79 ERA) |
17-18Season |
94-80Home |
96-80Away |
3-7Last 10 |
Nationals (+195) vs Giants (-240) 8.0 O/U
9:45 PM
Weather ReportPartly cloudy |
54°Temp |
86%Humidity |
NDirection |
2 MPHWind |
![]() Washington NationalsJake Irvin (0.84 ERA) |
15-20Season |
65-112Home |
67-107Away |
6-4Last 10 |
![]() San Francisco GiantsAnthony DeSclafani (2.80 ERA) |
15-19Season |
103-73Home |
94-82Away |
6-4Last 10 |