Swinging for the Fences: Mastering Today’s 14-Game MLB Slate with Top Picks and Unmatched Projections

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Last update: May 9, 2023

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 Report
Sunny
55°

Temp
69%

Humidity
NNE

Direction
16 MPH

Wind
Detroit Tigers
Joey Wentz (6.09 ERA)
16-18

Season
83-92

Home
72-102

Away
8-2

Last 10
Cleveland Guardians
None (nan ERA)
16-19

Season
90-83

Home
94-84

Away
8-2

Last 10
    Joey Wentz (CLE) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.1 runs per game.
    Joey Wentz (CLE) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.85HR 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

Rays (-135) vs Orioles (+113) 8.5 O/U

6:35 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
64°

Temp
37%

Humidity
NNE

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Tampa Bay Rays
Shane McClanahan (1.76 ERA)
29-7

Season
122-62

Home
90-81

Away
3-7

Last 10
Baltimore Orioles
Kyle Gibson (4.40 ERA)
22-13

Season
77-93

Home
76-106

Away
3-7

Last 10
    Wander Franco (TB) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 12.7pts projected
    Yandy Diaz (TB) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 12.4pts projected
    Shane McClanahan (TB) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 35.1pts projected
    Shane McClanahan (TB) has the #6 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.25 per start.

Rockies (+141) vs Pirates (-170) 9.0 O/U

6:35 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
64°

Temp
60%

Humidity
NNE

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Colorado Rockies
Kyle Freeland (3.57 ERA)
14-22

Season
94-81

Home
57-119

Away
3-7

Last 10
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mitch Keller (2.72 ERA)
21-15

Season
80-96

Home
60-117

Away
3-7

Last 10
    PNC Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.82 per game
    Mitch Keller (PIT) has the #10 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.0 per start.
    The Pirates are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.7 per game

Mets (-195) vs Reds (+160) 9.0 O/U

6:40 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
66°

Temp
63%

Humidity
NE

Direction
12 MPH

Wind
New York Mets
None (nan ERA)
17-18

Season
105-66

Home
86-93

Away
5-5

Last 10
Cincinnati Reds
None (nan ERA)
14-20

Season
84-92

Home
71-103

Away
5-5

Last 10

Blue Jays (+113) vs Phillies (-135) 8.5 O/U

6:40 PM
Weather Report
Overcast
61°

Temp
41%

Humidity
NE

Direction
11 MPH

Wind
Toronto Blue Jays
None (nan ERA)
21-14

Season
102-71

Home
99-80

Away
7-3

Last 10
Philadelphia Phillies
None (nan ERA)
16-19

Season
100-72

Home
82-96

Away
7-3

Last 10
    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

Athletics (+220) vs Yankees (-270) 9.0 O/U

7:05 PM
Weather Report
Overcast
45°

Temp
87%

Humidity
N

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Oakland Athletics
JP Sears (5.54 ERA)
8-28

Season
75-105

Home
76-97

Away
7-3

Last 10
New York Yankees
Nestor Cortes (4.74 ERA)
19-17

Season
112-67

Home
93-80

Away
7-3

Last 10
    The Yankees are ranked #2 for Home Runs (1.5) per game
    Nestor Cortes (NYY) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 35.7pts projected
    Yankee Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.51 per game
    JP Sears (NYY) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.5 runs per game.
    JP Sears (NYY) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.41HR per 9 innings pitched

Red Sox (+153) vs Braves (-185) 9.0 O/U

7:20 PM
Weather Report
Overcast
75°

Temp
79%

Humidity
WSW

Direction
7 MPH

Wind
Boston Red Sox
None (nan ERA)
21-15

Season
102-76

Home
86-91

Away
6-4

Last 10
Atlanta Braves
None (nan ERA)
24-11

Season
103-71

Home
104-71

Away
6-4

Last 10
    The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.5) per game
    Truist Park is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.50 per game
    The Red Sox are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 4.9 per game

Padres (-105) vs Twins (-115) 9.0 O/U

7:40 PM
Weather Report
Mist
57°

Temp
84%

Humidity
SE

Direction
9 MPH

Wind
San Diego Padres
Luis Garcia (6.59 ERA)
18-17

Season
96-84

Home
83-88

Away
2-8

Last 10
Minnesota Twins
None (nan ERA)
19-16

Season
91-81

Home
72-106

Away
2-8

Last 10
    Luis Garcia (MIN) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.6 runs per game.

Dodgers (-122) vs Brewers (+102) 9.0 O/U

7:40 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
55°

Temp
88%

Humidity
NW

Direction
4 MPH

Wind
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tony Gonsolin (1.93 ERA)
21-15

Season
123-53

Home
110-69

Away
3-7

Last 10
Milwaukee Brewers
Freddy Peralta (2.88 ERA)
20-15

Season
100-76

Home
97-81

Away
3-7

Last 10
    The Dodgers are ranked #3 for Home Runs (1.3) per game
    Freddy Peralta (MIL) has the #20 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.57 per start.
    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

White Sox (-150) vs Royals (+126) 9.5 O/U

7:40 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
72°

Temp
64%

Humidity
E

Direction
11 MPH

Wind
Chicago White Sox
Dylan Cease (5.58 ERA)
12-24

Season
96-82

Home
89-88

Away
0-10

Last 10
Kansas City Royals
Zack Greinke (5.18 ERA)
10-26

Season
76-99

Home
66-111

Away
0-10

Last 10
    Tim Anderson (CWS) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 12.5pts projected
    Kauffman Stadium is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.85 per game
    Zack Greinke (CWS) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.2 runs per game.
    Dylan Cease (KC) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.6 runs per game.

Astros (+117) vs Angels (-140) 7.5 O/U

9:38 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
61°

Temp
72%

Humidity
SSE

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Houston Astros
Hunter Brown (3.23 ERA)
17-18

Season
111-66

Home
101-76

Away
3-7

Last 10
Los Angeles Angels
Patrick Sandoval (3.41 ERA)
20-16

Season
88-87

Home
77-100

Away
3-7

Last 10
    The Astros are the hardest team to strikeout in baseball leading with just 8 per game

Marlins (-103) vs Diamondbacks (-117) 9.0 O/U

9:40 PM
Weather Report
Sunny
72°

Temp
26%

Humidity
E

Direction
8 MPH

Wind
Miami Marlins
Braxton Garrett (5.97 ERA)
17-19

Season
83-94

Home
62-113

Away
2-8

Last 10
Arizona Diamondbacks
Zac Gallen (2.36 ERA)
20-15

Season
82-95

Home
62-113

Away
2-8

Last 10
    Ketel Marte (ARI) is our highest projected batter today with 13.2pts projected
    Marlins's Luis Arraez is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 11 games dating back to 04/25
    Zac Gallen (ARI) has the #2 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 8.0 per start.
    Braxton Garrett (ARI) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.0 runs per game.
    The Marlins bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #29 overall
    The Marlins are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.7 per game

Rangers (+139) vs Mariners (-165) 8.0 O/U

9:40 PM
Weather Report
Overcast
50°

Temp
83%

Humidity
S

Direction
7 MPH

Wind
Texas Rangers
Jon Gray (3.82 ERA)
21-13

Season
81-96

Home
67-106

Away
3-7

Last 10
Seattle Mariners
Logan Gilbert (3.79 ERA)
17-18

Season
94-80

Home
96-80

Away
3-7

Last 10
    Julio Rodriguez (SEA) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 12.9pts projected
    Logan Gilbert (SEA) is our highest projected pitcher today with 37.1pts projected
    Logan Gilbert (SEA) has the #8 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.14 per start.

Nationals (+195) vs Giants (-240) 8.0 O/U

9:45 PM
Weather Report
Partly cloudy
54°

Temp
86%

Humidity
N

Direction
2 MPH

Wind
Washington Nationals
Jake Irvin (0.84 ERA)
15-20

Season
65-112

Home
67-107

Away
6-4

Last 10
San Francisco Giants
Anthony DeSclafani (2.80 ERA)
15-19

Season
103-73

Home
94-82

Away
6-4

Last 10

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