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
Today's Best Starting Pitchers
1. CLE - Shane Bieber (No. 6 out of 299)
2. CWS - Carlos Rodon (No. 10)
3. PHI - Aaron Nola (No. 14)
Today's Worst Starting Pitchers
1. WSH - Jon Lester (No. 275 out of 299)
2. TEX - Jordan Lyles (No. 269)
3. BAL - Bruce Zimmermann (No. 265)
Today's Most Hitter-Friendly Umpires
1. CHC at SD - Jansen Visconti (No. 28 out of 110)
Today's Hottest Games
1. NYY at MIN (93 degrees)
2. NYM at BAL (82 degrees)
3. SEA at DET (82 degrees)
Today's Coldest Games
1. ARI at OAK (56 degrees)
2. CHC at SD (64 degrees)
3. KC at LAA (67 degrees)
THE BAT's Highest Projected Team Totals
· New York Yankees
Projected: 5.70 runs | Vegas O/U: 4.5 O -115
· New York Mets
Projected: 5.60 runs | Vegas O/U: 4.5 O -120
· Houston Astros
Projected: 5.53 runs | Vegas O/U: 4.5 O -125