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 - Corbin Burnes (No. 3 out of 298)
2. WSH - Max Scherzer (No. 7)
3. LAD - Clayton Kershaw (No. 10)
Today's Worst Starting Pitchers
1. MIN - Matt Shoemaker (No. 258 out of 298)
2. CHC - Jake Arrieta (No. 250)
3. COL - Chi Chi Gonzalez (No. 243)
Today's Most Pitcher-Friendly Umpires
1. MIA at PHI - Jeremie Rehak (No. 6 out of 110)
2. NYY at TEX - Ryan Additon (No. 15)
3. BOS at TOR - Roberto Ortiz (No. 18)
Today's Most Hitter-Friendly Umpires
1. DET at SEA - Edwin Moscoso (No. 3 out of 110)
2. CLE at LAA - Jose Navas (No. 26)
3. CWS at MIN - Chad Whitson (No. 32)