This column will bring you the quick-hitting stats, tidbits and factors you need to know to evaluate today's landscape of MLB games. No narratives, no fluff, no editorializing; just the cold, hard data to help you plan out your bets. Projections and Bets Stats courtesy of THE BAT X and EV Analytics.
TODAY'S RANKINGS ROUND-UP
Today's Best Starting Pitchers
1. MIL - Brandon Woodruff (No. 6 out of 300)
2. ATL - Charlie Morton (No. 14)
3. LAD - Dustin May (No. 15)
Today's Worst Starting Pitchers
1. TEX - Jordan Lyles (No. 278 out of 300)
2. BAL - Matt Harvey (No. 275)
3. MIN - Matt Shoemaker (No. 251)
Today's Most Pitcher-Friendly Umpires
1. BOS at TEX - Ron Kulpa (No. 4 out of 117)
2. CLE at CWS - Ben May (No. 11)
3. SF at SD - Ryan Additon (No. 13)
Today's Most Hitter-Friendly Umpires
1. CHC at CIN - Sam Holbrook (No. 7 out of 117)
2. BAL at OAK - Greg Gibson (No. 12)
3. STL at PIT - Jordan Baker (No. 19)