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

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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