regression_watchKC @ WSH
Mitch Spence: 13.5 ERA vs 5.91 xERA
Mitch Spence carries a 13.5 ERA against a 5.91 expected ERA (7.59 run gap), so he has been underperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .267 off him vs a .218 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 4 IP, 6 ER, 1 K
platoon_edgeMIA @ PHI
Liam Hicks (bats L) hits 1st against Zack Wheeler (RHP)
Over 191 AB vs. Right, Liam Hicks owns a .911 OPS versus .533 in 40 AB the other way. He sees RHP Zack Wheeler tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 2-for-4, 2 TB
rest_fatigueKC @ WSH
WSH's bullpen has covered 19.3 innings over the last 3 games
That is 19.3 relief innings in 3 games, led by Miles Mikolas (7) and Riley Cornelio (4.3). KC's pen has thrown 14.7 over the same span.
P flagged side won 3-7
gary_hr_threatsPadres @ Cardinals
Alec Burleson to go deep
Alec Burleson is currently on an extraordinary power surge, having hit six home runs in his last 10 games. While the Padres are utilizing Wandy Peralta as a left-handed opener, Burleson's primary matchup for the majority of the game will be Lucas Giolito (RHP).
P 0 HR — 1-for-4, 2 TB
gary_hr_threatsTigers @ Astros
Yordan Alvarez to leave the yard
Yordan Alvarez is currently in elite form, batting .389 with three home runs over his last 10 games, including a two-homer performance recently. His production at Daikin Park is arguably the best in the league, evidenced by his 1.179 home OPS and .363 average.
gary_hr_threatsRockies @ Cubs
Ian Happ to go deep
Ian Happ presents exceptional value at +305 given the catastrophic splits of Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen against left-handed hitters. Lorenzen has allowed a .404 batting average and a 1.170 OPS to LHB this season, including eight of his 11 home runs allowed.
gary_hr_threatsRockies @ Cubs
Hunter Goodman to clear a fence
Goodman is the Rockies' premier power threat, leading the team with 20 home runs in 66 games. He enters this contest in peak form, having recorded a five-hit, two-homer performance on Sunday and totaling five home runs over his last 10 games.
gary_hr_threatsPirates @ Athletics
Nick Kurtz to go deep
Nick Kurtz is in an ideal position to exploit Pirates starter Jared Jones, who has been severely punished by left-handed hitters since returning from injury. Jones has allowed a massive 1.188 OPS and a .400 batting average to lefties this season, driven by a high 10.3% barrel rate and a fly-ball-heavy profile (0.56 GO/AO).
platoon_edgeSD @ STL
Gavin Sheets (bats L) gets a RHP from the 4th spot
Gavin Sheets's vs. Right line (.857 OPS, 164 AB) sits well above his .455 mark the other way (39 AB). Tonight's starter Dustin May throws RHP, the hand he hits best.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB
platoon_edgeNYM @ CIN
JJ Bleday (bats L) draws Tobias Myers (RHP), batting 2nd
JJ Bleday carries a 1.015 OPS vs. Right (115 AB) against .701 the other way (43 AB), and faces RHP Tobias Myers from the 2nd spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.
P 2-for-4, 5 TB, 1 BB
platoon_edgeMIA @ PHI
Bryce Harper (bats L) gets a RHP from the 3rd spot
Bryce Harper's vs. Right line (.990 OPS, 150 AB) sits well above his .657 mark the other way (96 AB). Tonight's starter Ryan Gusto throws RHP, the hand he hits best.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
gary_hr_threatsPadres @ Cardinals
Jordan Walker to go deep
Jordan Walker leads the Cardinals with 18 home runs and enters this series in excellent form, batting .348 over his last 10 games. Walker is a particularly dangerous matchup for the Padres' pitching strategy tonight because he excels against left-handed pitching, posting a .938 OPS and hitting a home run every 10.8 at-bats against southpaws.
P 0 HR — 2-for-4, 2 TB
gary_hr_threatsTigers @ Astros
Dillon Dingler to clear a fence
Dillon Dingler has emerged as the most consistent power threat in the Tigers' lineup, leading the team with 16 home runs. While he is a right-handed hitter facing a right-handed pitcher in Kai-Wei Teng, Dingler's splits actually favor this matchup; he posts a significantly higher OPS (.921) and has hit 12 of his 16 home runs against righties.
gary_hr_threatsTwins @ Rangers
Byron Buxton to homer
Byron Buxton is currently on a significant power surge, having homered in four of his last 10 games, including three in his last five. He leads the Twins with 22 home runs and is slashing a massive 1.173 OPS during night games, where 20 of his 22 home runs have been recorded.
streakingMIA @ PHI
MIA have won 5 straight
Miami Marlins have won 5 straight, outscoring teams by 18 runs over the run; 5-1 across their last 6.
P team lost 0-7
platoon_edgeNYM @ CIN
A.J. Ewing (bats L) hits 5th against Chase Burns (RHP)
Over 79 AB vs. Right, A.J. Ewing owns a .812 OPS versus .438 in 26 AB the other way. He sees RHP Chase Burns tonight hitting 5th, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
cooling_offMIA @ PHI
Xavier Edwards cold (.491 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Zack Wheeler
Xavier Edwards's .491 OPS over the last 15 days (45 PA) trails his .821 season mark, down 0.33. Tonight he draws RHP Zack Wheeler — his weaker side: a .788 OPS vs RHP across 205 AB.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
heat_checkKC @ WSH
Jac Caglianone is scorching: 1.169 OPS in Last 15 Days
Over the last 15 days (44 PA) he is at a 1.169 OPS, up 0.386 on his .783 season mark. He has 8 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 2-for-4, 3 TB
platoon_edgeKC @ WSH
Maikel Garcia (bats R) hits 4th against Andrew Alvarez (LHP)
Over 48 AB vs. Left, Maikel Garcia owns a .978 OPS versus .644 in 206 AB the other way. He sees LHP Andrew Alvarez tonight hitting 4th, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB
tournamentTO LIFT THE CUP
France head the title market at +420
France are the market's outright World Cup favourite at +420. Spain (+500) and England (+700) are the next shortest.
platoon_edgeSD @ STL
Ivan Herrera (bats R) hits 2nd against Wandy Peralta (LHP)
Over 69 AB vs. Left, Ivan Herrera owns a .994 OPS versus .766 in 186 AB the other way. He sees LHP Wandy Peralta tonight hitting 2nd, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
streakEGY @ BEL
Egypt are winless in 4 internationals
Recent tournament form sits 0-1-3 over the last 4 (D-L-L-L), with a 4-match run without a win live.
P team drew 1-1
heat_checkNYM @ CIN
Bo Bichette is scorching: .916 OPS in Last 15 Days
That .916 OPS spans the last 15 days (51 PA) against a .646 season baseline, a 0.27 swing. He has 8 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 2.5.
P 3-for-5, 5 TB
streakCPV @ ESP
Spain are winless in 4 internationals
Across their last 5 World Cup matches they are 1-3-1 (D-D-L-D-W), carrying a 4-match run without a win into this fixture.
P team drew 0-0
streakingSD @ STL
STL have won 4 straight
4 wins in a row for STL, a +12 run margin across the streak — they come in 4-2 over their last 6.
P team won 0-3
situationalSUI @ QAT
Switzerland out-created the field but only drew
Switzerland won the xG battle 3.2–0.6 yet were held to a draw (1–1). The underlying numbers favoured them — a side the result flattered to deceive.
heat_checkSD @ STL
Alec Burleson is scorching: 1.095 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.095 OPS spans the last 15 days (54 PA) against a .849 season baseline, a 0.246 swing. He has 13 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 1-for-4, 2 TB
regression_watchSD @ STL
Wandy Peralta: 2.18 ERA vs 4.42 xERA
Wandy Peralta carries a 2.18 ERA against a 4.42 expected ERA (2.24 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .248 off him vs a .256 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K
rest_fatigueMIA @ PHI
PHI's bullpen has covered 13.7 innings over the last 3 games
That is 13.7 relief innings in 3 games, led by Andrew Painter (5) and Chase Shugart (2.3). MIA's pen has thrown 10 over the same span.
P flagged side won 0-7
heat_checkMIA @ PHI
Heriberto Hernandez is scorching: 1.008 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.008 OPS spans the last 15 days (38 PA) against a .705 season baseline, a 0.303 swing. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB
cooling_offNYM @ CIN
Sal Stewart cold (.595 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Tobias Myers
Sal Stewart's .595 OPS over the last 15 days (48 PA) trails his .789 season mark, down 0.194. Tonight he draws RHP Tobias Myers — his weaker side: a .750 OPS vs RHP across 205 AB.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB, 1 BB
heat_checkNYM @ CIN
Matt McLain is scorching: .967 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 37 PA: a .967 OPS versus .673 for the season, 0.294 above his norm. He has 8 home runs on the season. His hits line tonight: 0.5.
P 0-for-1, 0 TB, 2 BB
tournamentGROUP H
Spain are the shortest group-winner chalk on the board
Spain are -230 to win Group H — the shortest group-winner price on the day. The next side in Group H, Uruguay, is out at +240.
tournamentPATH TO THE FINAL
Spain are the market's pick to reach the final from the other half
Behind the outright favourite, Spain carry the shortest price to reach the final at +240 — the side the market most expects to come through the other half of the bracket.
cooling_offSD @ STL
Ty France cold (.504 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Dustin May
Ty France's .504 OPS over the last 15 days (31 PA) trails his .772 season mark, down 0.268. Tonight he draws RHP Dustin May — his weaker side: a .761 OPS vs RHP across 88 AB.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB
platoon_edgeKC @ WSH
Salvador Perez (bats R) draws Andrew Alvarez (LHP), batting 6th
Salvador Perez carries a .750 OPS vs. Left (62 AB) against .523 the other way (195 AB), and faces LHP Andrew Alvarez from the 6th spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB
regression_watchSD @ STL
Manny Machado is hitting .175 with a .227 expected
Across 284 plate appearances, Manny Machado carries a .175 average versus a .227 xBA. His wOBA sits at .269 against a .305 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.
P 1-for-3, 1 TB
cooling_offNYM @ CIN
JJ Bleday cold (.741 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Tobias Myers
JJ Bleday's .741 OPS over the last 15 days (53 PA) trails his .930 season mark, down 0.189. Tonight he draws RHP Tobias Myers — his stronger side: a 1.015 OPS vs RHP across 115 AB.
P 2-for-4, 5 TB, 1 BB
tournamentGROUP JEOPARDY
Brazil are slipping in Group C
Brazil, a +1000 title pick, sit 3rd in Group C on 1 point after 1 — outside the automatic places.
regression_watchMIA @ PHI
Ryan Gusto: 6 ERA vs 4.27 xERA
Ryan Gusto carries a 6 ERA against a 4.27 expected ERA (1.73 run gap), so he has been underperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .289 off him vs a .297 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 4.2 IP, 5 ER, 1 K
cooling_offKC @ WSH
Salvador Perez cold (.358 OPS, L15) — draws LHP Andrew Alvarez
Salvador Perez's .358 OPS over the last 15 days (43 PA) trails his .579 season mark, down 0.221. Tonight he draws LHP Andrew Alvarez — his stronger side: a .750 OPS vs LHP across 62 AB.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB
park_weatherKC @ WSH
Wind blowing in 11 mph at Nationals Park tonight
Tonight's reading at Nationals Park — Partly Cloudy, 76°, wind 11 mph, In From LF. The air is taking runs off the board. The total sits at 7.75.
P final total 10 vs 7.75 (under lean)
starter_formSD @ STL
Dustin May is dealing: 1.93 ERA over his last 3 starts
The last 3 times out: 18.7 innings, 4 earned runs, 24 Ks. That 1.93 ERA sits 2.28 runs under his 4.21 season number.
P 9 IP, 0 ER, 9 K
heat_checkMIA @ PHI
Joe Mack is scorching: .903 OPS in Last 15 Days
Over the last 15 days (32 PA) he is at a .903 OPS, up 0.268 on his .635 season mark. His hits line tonight: 0.5.
P 1-for-1, 2 TB, 1 BB
regression_watchMIA @ PHI
Otto Lopez's .343 AVG hides a .296 xBA
Otto Lopez is hitting .343 against a .296 expected average (xBA) over 302 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .371 against a .337 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit below what he has actually posted.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
cooling_offKC @ WSH
Curtis Mead cold (.604 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Mitch Spence
Curtis Mead's .604 OPS over the last 15 days (43 PA) trails his .810 season mark, down 0.206. Tonight he draws RHP Mitch Spence — his stronger side: a .812 OPS vs RHP across 97 AB.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB
beneficiaryNYM @ CIN
Bo Bichette (.595 vs RHP) replaces Ronny Mauricio at SS tonight
Bo Bichette draws RHP Chase Burns from the 2nd spot. He carries a .595 OPS vs RHP (214 AB) — a tough platoon spot relative to his .646 season line. Hit the injury report today (Thumb).
P 3-for-5, 5 TB
regression_watchNYM @ CIN
Marcus Semien is hitting .218 with a .261 expected
Across 281 plate appearances, Marcus Semien carries a .218 average versus a .261 xBA. His wOBA sits at .277 against a .323 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
heat_checkKC @ WSH
Luis Garcia Jr. is scorching: .920 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 44 PA: a .920 OPS versus .747 for the season, 0.173 above his norm. He has 9 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB
beneficiaryNYM @ CIN
A.J. Ewing (.812 vs RHP) replaces Tyrone Taylor at CF tonight
A.J. Ewing draws RHP Chase Burns from the 5th spot. He carries a .812 OPS vs RHP (79 AB) — a favorable platoon spot relative to his .720 season line. On the injury report for 7 days (Hip).
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
regression_watchNYM @ CIN
Bo Bichette is hitting .239 with a .280 expected
Across 309 plate appearances, Bo Bichette carries a .239 average versus a .280 xBA. His wOBA sits at .286 against a .329 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.
P 3-for-5, 5 TB
regression_watchMIA @ PHI
J.T. Realmuto's .210 AVG masks a .251 xBA
J.T. Realmuto is hitting .210 against a .251 expected average (xBA) over 177 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .278 against a .320 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.
P 1-for-4, 4 TB
tournamentSUREST TO ADVANCE
Mexico are the surest bet to advance
Mexico are -10000 to escape their group out of Group A — the shortest to-advance price on the board.
situationalCUW @ GER
Germany created the better chances
Germany led the xG 4.2–0.4 and took the result to match (7–1).
cooling_offSD @ STL
Gavin Sheets cold (.609 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Dustin May
Gavin Sheets's .609 OPS over the last 15 days (44 PA) trails his .780 season mark, down 0.171. Tonight he draws RHP Dustin May — his stronger side: a .857 OPS vs RHP across 164 AB.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB
tournamentTUN @ SWE
What Sweden vs Tunisia decides
In Group F, Sweden sit 1st on 3 points and Tunisia sit 4th on 0 points — three points reshape who advances. To lift the trophy: Sweden are 100-1 outsiders, Tunisia are 600-1 outsiders. The market has it Sweden -6000 / the draw +1800 / Tunisia +5500.
tournamentURU @ KSA
What Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay decides
In Group H, Saudi Arabia sit 1st on 3 points and Uruguay sit 4th on 0 points — three points reshape who advances. To lift the trophy: Saudi Arabia are 1000-1 outsiders, Uruguay are 70-1 outsiders. The market has it Saudi Arabia -155 / the draw +200 / Uruguay +750.
tournamentEGY @ BEL
Belgium vs Egypt — Group G at stake
In Group G, Belgium sit 1st on 1 point and Egypt sit 2nd on 1 point — three points reshape who advances. The market has it Belgium +1300 / the draw -5000 / Egypt +3000.
tournamentCPV @ ESP
Spain vs Cabo Verde: the group picture
In Group H, Spain sit 2nd on 1 point and Cabo Verde sit 3rd on 1 point — three points reshape who advances. To lift the trophy: Spain are the No. 2 title choice at +500, Cabo Verde are 1000-1 outsiders. The market has it Spain +650 / the draw -1100 / Cabo Verde +4000.
ballpark_shiftSD @ STL
Dustin May owns a 4.85 ERA at Busch Stadium — 3.48 everywhere else
Across 7 games (39 IP) at this venue, Dustin May has a 4.85 ERA against 3.48 at his other parks (33.7 IP). Hitters bat .280 off him here. He draws the start here tonight.
P 9 IP, 0 ER, 9 K
situationalCPV @ ESP
Spain dominated the ball but only drew
Spain held 74% of possession yet could only draw (0–0) — control without the cutting edge.
running_gameMIA @ PHI
Philadelphia Phillies like to run — Joe Mack (38% caught) is the wrong catcher to test
Joe Mack owns a 38% caught-stealing rate (11 of 29) and Philadelphia Phillies run anyway — 0.8 steals a game. Strength on strength on the bases.
P Philadelphia Phillies stole 1 base
running_gameSD @ STL
St. Louis Cardinals like to run — Rodolfo Duran (38% caught) is the wrong catcher to test
Rodolfo Duran owns a 38% caught-stealing rate (6 of 16) and St. Louis Cardinals run anyway — 0.7 steals a game. Strength on strength on the bases.
P St. Louis Cardinals stole 0 bases
running_gameKC @ WSH
Washington Nationals like to run — Carter Jensen (32% caught) is the wrong catcher to test
Carter Jensen owns a 32% caught-stealing rate (9 of 28) and Washington Nationals run anyway — 1 steals a game. Strength on strength on the bases.
P Washington Nationals stole 0 bases
ballparkCPV @ ESP
Spain vs Cabo Verde: indoors at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a closed-roof venue — closed roof with air conditioning. The summer heat that exposes open stadiums is removed from this fixture.
beneficiarySD @ STL
Freddy Fermin (C) is out for SD — Rodolfo Duran starts in his place tonight
With Freddy Fermin out (Concussion; on the injury report since yesterday), Rodolfo Duran draws the start at C and bats 9th tonight and carries a .833 OPS / .176 AVG this season.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB
beneficiarySD @ STL
Ramon Urias (3B) is out for STL — Blaze Jordan starts in his place tonight
Elbow; On the injury report for 3 days; Blaze Jordan bats 8th tonight and carries a 1.250 OPS / .417 AVG this season.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB
beneficiaryNYM @ CIN
Matt McLain (.634 vs RHP) replaces Elly De La Cruz at SS tonight
Matt McLain draws RHP Tobias Myers from the 7th spot. He carries a .634 OPS vs RHP (183 AB) — a tough platoon spot relative to his .673 season line. Hit the injury report today (Hamstring).
P 0-for-1, 0 TB, 2 BB