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. NYM - Jacob deGrom (No. 1 out of 297)
2. PHI - Aaron Nola (No. 11)
3. LAD - Trevor Bauer (No. 15)
Today's Worst Starting Pitchers
1. ARI - Riley Smith (No. 236 out of 297)
2. MIL - Brett Anderson (No. 224)
3. SF - Johnny Cueto (No. 213)
Today's Most Pitcher-Friendly Umpires
1. SEA at TEX - Phil Cuzzi (No. 3 out of 110)
2. TOR at HOU - Jeremie Rehak (No. 4)
3. BOS at BAL - Ryan Blakney (No. 14)
Today's Most Hitter-Friendly Umpires
1. PIT at CHC - James Hoye (No. 27 out of 110)
2. TB at OAK - Brian Knight (No. 35)