bullpen_fatigueMIN @ NYY
New York Yankees pen: 18 relief IP over their last 3 games
New York Yankees's bullpen has thrown 18 innings across their last 3 games, with 4 arms working multiple of them. A worked-down pen heading into tonight.
platoon_edgeTOR @ SEA
Nathan Lukes (bats L) hits 1st against Luis Castillo (RHP)
Over 137 AB vs. Right, Nathan Lukes owns a .870 OPS versus .306 in 30 AB the other way. He sees RHP Luis Castillo tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB
heat_checkSTL @ CHC
Dansby Swanson: 1.383 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 48 PA: a 1.383 OPS versus .731 for the season, 0.652 above his norm. He has 16 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 0-for-2, 0 TB
starter_team_recordBAL @ CIN
Reds 1-7 in Brady Singer's last 8 starts
Reds are 1-7 in Brady Singer's last 8 starts this season. He starts tonight.
platoon_edgeCHW @ CLE
Sam Antonacci (bats L) hits 1st against Gavin Williams (RHP)
Over 187 AB vs. Right, Sam Antonacci owns a .914 OPS versus .456 in 44 AB the other way. He sees RHP Gavin Williams tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 0-for-5, 0 TB
starter_team_recordPIT @ WSH
Nationals 7-1 in Foster Griffin's last 8 starts
Nationals are 7-1 in Foster Griffin's last 8 starts this season — winners of his last 3 in a row. He starts tonight.
cooling_offNYM @ ATL
Drake Baldwin: .210 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Christian Scott
Drake Baldwin's .210 OPS over the last 15 days (45 PA) trails his .791 season mark, down 0.581. Tonight he draws RHP Christian Scott — his weaker side: a .752 OPS vs RHP across 142 AB.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB
starter_formTB @ HOU
Spencer Arrighetti: 10.80 ERA over his last 3 starts
He is carrying a 10.80 ERA over his last 15 innings with a 1.67 WHIP (1.29 season) — the 4.00 season line is doing a lot of work for him right now.
P 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 K
platoon_edgeSF @ COL
Mickey Moniak (bats L) gets a RHP from the 2nd spot
Mickey Moniak's vs. Right line (1.030 OPS, 149 AB) sits well above his .592 mark the other way (33 AB). Tonight's starter Logan Webb throws RHP, the hand he hits best.
P 2-for-5, 2 TB, 1 BB
head_to_headSD @ LAD
Dodgers are 7-2 vs Padres this season
Dodgers lead the season series 7-2 over Padres. LAD won the last meeting 12-7.
heat_checkPIT @ WSH
Luis Garcia Jr.: 1.517 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 37 PA: a 1.517 OPS versus .847 for the season, 0.67 above his norm. He has 16 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 2-for-4, 8 TB, 1 BB
streakCPV @ ARG
Argentina are unbeaten in 9 internationals
Across their last 5 World Cup matches they are 4-1-0 (W-W-W-D-W), carrying a 9-match unbeaten run into this fixture.
P team won 2-3
platoon_edgeMIN @ NYY
Trevor Larnach (bats L) hits 1st against Gerrit Cole (RHP)
Over 200 AB vs. Right, Trevor Larnach owns a .860 OPS versus .493 in 27 AB the other way. He sees RHP Gerrit Cole tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
heat_checkBOS @ LAA
Caleb Durbin: 1.171 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 48 PA: a 1.171 OPS versus .674 for the season, 0.497 above his norm. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 1-for-3, 4 TB, 1 BB
bullpen_fatigueSTL @ CHC
St. Louis Cardinals pen: 14.3 relief IP over their last 3 games
St. Louis Cardinals's bullpen has thrown 14.3 innings across their last 3 games, with 5 arms working multiple of them. A worked-down pen heading into tonight.
platoon_edgeBAL @ CIN
Spencer Steer (bats R) draws Trevor Rogers (LHP), batting 3rd
Spencer Steer carries a 1.039 OPS vs. Left (66 AB) against .630 the other way (219 AB), and faces LHP Trevor Rogers from the 3rd spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.
P 1-for-3, 1 TB, 1 BB
cooling_offMIN @ NYY
Cody Bellinger: .357 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Mike Paredes
Cody Bellinger's .357 OPS over the last 15 days (46 PA) trails his .785 season mark, down 0.428. Tonight he draws RHP Mike Paredes — his weaker side: a .772 OPS vs RHP across 198 AB.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
starter_team_recordSTL @ CHC
Cardinals 6-2 in Andre Pallante's last 8 starts
Cardinals are 6-2 in Andre Pallante's last 8 starts this season. He starts tonight.
platoon_edgeMIA @ OAK
Liam Hicks (bats L) hits 1st against Jack Perkins (RHP)
Over 211 AB vs. Right, Liam Hicks owns a .885 OPS versus .573 in 51 AB the other way. He sees RHP Jack Perkins tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB, 2 BB
cooling_offBAL @ CIN
JJ Bleday: .412 OPS in L15 — draws LHP Trevor Rogers
JJ Bleday's .412 OPS over the last 15 days (41 PA) trails his .835 season mark, down 0.423. Tonight he draws LHP Trevor Rogers — his weaker side: a .688 OPS vs LHP across 58 AB.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB
cooling_offBOS @ LAA
Jarren Duran: .200 OPS in L15 — draws LHP Reid Detmers
Jarren Duran's .200 OPS over the last 15 days (44 PA) trails his .603 season mark, down 0.403. Tonight he draws LHP Reid Detmers — his weaker side: a .581 OPS vs LHP across 74 AB.
P 0-for-2, 0 TB
platoon_edgeMIL @ ARI
Brice Turang (bats L) gets a RHP from the 3rd spot
Brice Turang's vs. Right line (.913 OPS, 221 AB) sits well above his .554 mark the other way (92 AB). Tonight's starter Jose Cabrera throws RHP, the hand he hits best.
P 3-for-6, 3 TB
starter_team_recordNYM @ ATL
Mets 6-2 in Christian Scott's last 8 starts
Mets are 6-2 in Christian Scott's last 8 starts this season — winners of his last 4 in a row. He starts tonight.
starter_team_recordBOS @ LAA
Angels 6-2 in Reid Detmers's last 8 starts
Angels are 6-2 in Reid Detmers's last 8 starts this season — winners of his last 4 in a row. He starts tonight.
starter_team_recordMIA @ OAK
Athletics 2-6 in Jack Perkins's last 8 starts
Athletics are 2-6 in Jack Perkins's last 8 starts this season — losers of his last 3 in a row. He starts tonight.
heat_checkTB @ HOU
Junior Caminero: 1.323 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.323 OPS spans the last 15 days (51 PA) against a .929 season baseline, a 0.394 swing. He has 24 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 1-for-4, 4 TB
heat_checkSD @ LAD
Mookie Betts: 1.110 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.110 OPS spans the last 15 days (52 PA) against a .750 season baseline, a 0.36 swing. He has 11 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
rest_fatigueMIN @ NYY
NYY's pen has logged 18 innings across its last 3 games
3 games, 18 innings out of the pen — Ryan Yarbrough (2.7) and Jake Bird (2.3) carried the load. MIN's pen has thrown 10 over the same span.
P flagged side won 2-5
cooling_offMIN @ NYY
Ben Rice: .544 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Mike Paredes
Ben Rice's .544 OPS over the last 15 days (54 PA) trails his .922 season mark, down 0.378. Tonight he draws RHP Mike Paredes — his stronger side: a 1.008 OPS vs RHP across 194 AB.
P 1-for-3, 4 TB, 1 BB
streakingTB @ HOU
TB have won 5 straight
Tampa Bay Rays have won 5 straight, outscoring teams by 24 runs over the run; 7-3 across their last 10.
P team won 3-1
heat_checkSD @ LAD
Manny Machado: 1.073 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.073 OPS spans the last 15 days (48 PA) against a .687 season baseline, a 0.386 swing. He has 17 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
streakGHA @ COL
Colombia are unbeaten in 5 internationals
Across their last 5 World Cup matches they are 4-1-0 (D-W-W-W-W), carrying a 5-match unbeaten run into this fixture.
P team won 0-1
streakingMIN @ NYY
NYY have lost 5 straight
5 losses in a row for NYY, a -25 run margin across the slide — they limp in 1-5 over their last 6.
P team won 2-5
heat_checkMIL @ ARI
Ketel Marte: 1.175 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.175 OPS spans the last 15 days (46 PA) against a .812 season baseline, a 0.363 swing. He has 17 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 2-for-5, 2 TB
platoon_edgeMIL @ ARI
Corbin Carroll (bats L) gets a LHP from the 3rd spot
Corbin Carroll's vs. Left line (1.072 OPS, 101 AB) sits well above his .773 mark the other way (208 AB). Tonight's starter Kyle Harrison throws LHP, the hand he hits best.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB, 1 BB
platoon_edgeBAL @ CIN
Samuel Basallo (bats L) draws Brady Singer (RHP), batting 5th
Samuel Basallo carries a .851 OPS vs. Right (184 AB) against .505 the other way (58 AB), and faces RHP Brady Singer from the 5th spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.
P 1-for-3, 4 TB, 1 BB
platoon_edgeCHW @ CLE
Andrew Benintendi (bats L) gets a RHP from the 4th spot
Andrew Benintendi's vs. Right line (.770 OPS, 211 AB) sits well above his .454 mark the other way (32 AB). Tonight's starter Gavin Williams throws RHP, the hand he hits best.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
tournamentTO LIFT THE CUP
France head the title market at +180
France are the market's outright World Cup favourite at +180. Argentina (+410) and Spain (+550) are the next shortest.
heat_checkMIA @ OAK
Owen Caissie: 1.197 OPS in Last 15 Days
Over the last 15 days (32 PA) he is at a 1.197 OPS, up 0.46 on his .737 season mark. He has 10 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 1-for-5, 4 TB
platoon_edgeMIN @ NYY
Ben Rice (bats L) hits 2nd against Mike Paredes (RHP)
Over 194 AB vs. Right, Ben Rice owns a 1.008 OPS versus .762 in 107 AB the other way. He sees RHP Mike Paredes tonight hitting 2nd, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 1-for-3, 4 TB, 1 BB
heat_checkPIT @ WSH
Esmerlyn Valdez: 1.557 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 33 PA: a 1.557 OPS versus 1.112 for the season, 0.445 above his norm. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 3-for-5, 4 TB
ballpark_shiftBAL @ CIN
Brady Singer owns a 3.25 ERA at Great American Ball Park — 6.75 everywhere else
Across 7 games (36 IP) at Great American Ball Park, Brady Singer has a 3.25 ERA against 6.75 at his other parks (41.3 IP). Hitters bat .245 off him here.
P 5 IP, 2 ER, 6 K
rest_fatigueTB @ HOU
15 bullpen innings in 3 games for HOU
Relievers have absorbed 15 innings over the last 3 games (Miguel Ullola (4) and AJ Blubaugh (2.7) the heaviest). TB's pen has thrown 9 over the same span.
P flagged side lost 3-1
tournamentTO LIFT THE CUP
France head the title market at +175
France are the market's outright World Cup favourite at +175. Argentina (+410) and Spain (+550) are the next shortest.
platoon_edgeNYM @ ATL
Dominic Smith (bats L) gets a RHP from the 6th spot
Dominic Smith's vs. Right line (.783 OPS, 161 AB) sits well above his .459 mark the other way (26 AB). Tonight's starter Christian Scott throws RHP, the hand he hits best.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB
cooling_offSF @ COL
Bryce Eldridge: .444 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Ryan Feltner
Bryce Eldridge's .444 OPS over the last 15 days (40 PA) trails his .828 season mark, down 0.384. Tonight he draws RHP Ryan Feltner — his stronger side: a .845 OPS vs RHP across 116 AB.
P 1-for-3, 1 TB, 1 BB
cooling_offMIA @ OAK
Nick Kurtz: .622 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Tyler Phillips
Nick Kurtz's .622 OPS over the last 15 days (48 PA) trails his .938 season mark, down 0.316. Tonight he draws RHP Tyler Phillips — his stronger side: a 1.005 OPS vs RHP across 194 AB.
P 2-for-4, 5 TB, 1 BB
cooling_offTOR @ SEA
J.P. Crawford: .389 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Dylan Cease
J.P. Crawford's .389 OPS over the last 15 days (53 PA) trails his .685 season mark, down 0.296. Tonight he draws RHP Dylan Cease — his stronger side: a .715 OPS vs RHP across 181 AB.
P 1-for-3, 2 TB, 1 BB
starter_formBAL @ CIN
Trevor Rogers: 1.40 ERA over his last 3 starts
He has allowed 3 earned runs over his last 19.3 innings (1.40 ERA) with a 0.78 WHIP (1.31 season) — a different pitcher than the 4.99 season line says.
P 5 IP, 0 ER, 4 K
heat_checkMIN @ NYY
Victor Caratini: 1.052 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.052 OPS spans the last 15 days (38 PA) against a .711 season baseline, a 0.341 swing. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
P 1-for-4, 1 TB
rest_fatigueSTL @ CHC
14.3 bullpen innings in 3 games for STL
Relievers have absorbed 14.3 innings over the last 3 games (Justin Bruihl (3) and George Soriano (2.7) the heaviest). CHC's pen has thrown 10.7 over the same span.
P flagged side won 17-1
platoon_edgeNYM @ ATL
A.J. Ewing (bats L) hits 1st against Grant Holmes (RHP)
Over 115 AB vs. Right, A.J. Ewing owns a .804 OPS versus .612 in 42 AB the other way. He sees RHP Grant Holmes tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB
xg_recapSEN @ BEL
Senegal out-created the field but didn't win
Senegal won the xG battle 3.5–1.8 yet lost to Belgium (3–2). The underlying numbers favoured them — a side the result flattered to deceive.
rest_fatigueBOS @ LAA
BOS's pen has logged 14 innings across its last 3 games
3 games, 14 innings out of the pen — Ryan Watson (3) and Alec Gamboa (2.3) carried the load. LAA's pen has thrown 10 over the same span.
P flagged side won 5-2
starter_formMIA @ OAK
Tyler Phillips: 6.23 ERA over his last 3 starts
He is carrying a 6.23 ERA over his last 17.3 innings with a 1.33 WHIP (1.31 season) — the 3.02 season line is doing a lot of work for him right now.
P 3.1 IP, 5 ER, 2 K
heat_checkSTL @ CHC
Pete Crow-Armstrong: 1.153 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 45 PA: a 1.153 OPS versus .898 for the season, 0.255 above his norm. He has 19 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 1-for-3, 2 TB
bullpen_fatigueTB @ HOU
Houston Astros pen: 15 relief IP over their last 3 games
Houston Astros's bullpen has thrown 15 innings across their last 3 games, with 2 arms working multiple of them. A worked-down pen heading into tonight.
regression_watchMIA @ OAK
Jack Perkins: 6 ERA vs 3.79 xERA
Jack Perkins carries a 6 ERA against a 3.79 expected ERA (2.21 run gap), so he has been underperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .252 off him vs a .233 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 3.2 IP, 7 ER, 8 K
cooling_offPIT @ WSH
James Wood: .679 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Mitch Keller
James Wood's .679 OPS over the last 15 days (54 PA) trails his .911 season mark, down 0.232. Tonight he draws RHP Mitch Keller — his stronger side: a .939 OPS vs RHP across 214 AB.
P 2-for-5, 5 TB
heat_checkSF @ COL
TJ Rumfield: 1.086 OPS in Last 15 Days
The last 15 days sample runs 49 PA: a 1.086 OPS versus .860 for the season, 0.226 above his norm. He has 12 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 1-for-3, 1 TB, 1 BB
starter_formSD @ LAD
Shohei Ohtani: 4.34 ERA over his last 3 starts
The last 3 times out: 18.7 innings, 9 earned runs, 18 hits. That 4.34 ERA runs 2.76 over his 1.58 season number.
P 6 IP, 3 ER, 9 K
starter_formCHW @ CLE
Gavin Williams: 6.60 ERA over his last 3 starts
Across his last 3 starts (15 IP) he has been tagged for 11 earned runs — a 6.60 ERA with a 1.60 WHIP (1.17 season) against a 3.81 season mark.
P 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 6 K
rest_fatigueTOR @ SEA
13.3 bullpen innings in 3 games for TOR
Relievers have absorbed 13.3 innings over the last 3 games (Patrick Corbin (5) and Spencer Miles (3) the heaviest). SEA's pen has thrown only 6 over the same span.
P flagged side won 2-0
regression_tomorrowSF @ COL
Tomoyuki Sugano: 4.8 ERA vs 7.07 xERA
Projected to start tomorrow vs SF. A 4.8 ERA against a 7.07 expected ERA (2.27 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .269 vs .310 expected.
heat_checkCHW @ CLE
Sam Antonacci: 1.038 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.038 OPS spans the last 15 days (48 PA) against a .827 season baseline, a 0.211 swing. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 0-for-5, 0 TB
tournamentPATH TO THE FINAL
Argentina are the market's pick to reach the final from the other half
Behind the outright favourite, Argentina carry the shortest price to reach the final at +160 — the side the market most expects to come through the other half of the bracket.
situationalGhana @ Colombia
Ghana rotated 4
Confirmed XI: Ghana made 4 changes from their last match (Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Benjamin Asare, Elisha Owusu… out). A heavily-rotated side — resting legs or managing the group — is playing below full strength: value on Colombia (side + over their total) the market is slow to adjust for.
situationalEgypt @ Australia
Australia rotated 4
Confirmed XI: Australia made 4 changes from their last match (Cameron Burgess, Jacob Italiano, Paul Okon-Engstler… out). A heavily-rotated side — resting legs or managing the group — is playing below full strength: value on Egypt (side + over their total) the market is slow to adjust for.
regression_watchTB @ HOU
Nick Martinez: 2.66 ERA vs 4.57 xERA
Nick Martinez carries a 2.66 ERA against a 4.57 expected ERA (1.91 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .253 off him vs a .280 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 5.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 K
regression_watchSD @ LAD
Jake Cronenworth: .164 AVG vs .225 xBA
Across 128 plate appearances, Jake Cronenworth carries a .164 average versus a .225 xBA. His wOBA sits at .245 against a .304 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 2-for-3, 2 TB, 1 BB
cooling_offNYM @ ATL
Matt Olson: .602 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Christian Scott
Matt Olson's .602 OPS over the last 15 days (44 PA) trails his .859 season mark, down 0.257. Tonight he draws RHP Christian Scott — his stronger side: a .883 OPS vs RHP across 178 AB.
P 2-for-3, 8 TB, 1 BB
tournamentCPV @ ARG
Argentina vs Cabo Verde: Round of 32 stakes
This is a round of 32 tie — win or go home. To lift the trophy: Cabo Verde are 2000-1 outsiders. The market has it Argentina -700 / the draw +750 / Cabo Verde +1900.
tournamentEGY @ AUS
Australia vs Egypt: Round of 32 stakes
This is a round of 32 tie — win or go home. To lift the trophy: Australia are 350-1 outsiders. The market has it Australia +265 / the draw +195 / Egypt +135.
streakEGY @ AUS
Egypt are unbeaten in 3 internationals
Recent tournament form sits 1-2-2 over the last 5 (D-W-D-L-L), with a 3-match unbeaten run live.
P team won 1-1
tournamentGHA @ COL
Colombia vs Ghana: Round of 32 stakes
This is a round of 32 tie — win or go home. To lift the trophy: Colombia are 30-1 outsiders. The market has it Colombia -230 / the draw +340 / Ghana +750.
cooling_offCHW @ CLE
Colson Montgomery: .619 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Gavin Williams
Colson Montgomery's .619 OPS over the last 15 days (50 PA) trails his .788 season mark, down 0.169. Tonight he draws RHP Gavin Williams — his weaker side: a .752 OPS vs RHP across 213 AB.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB
heat_checkMIN @ NYY
Trevor Larnach: 1.038 OPS in Last 15 Days
That 1.038 OPS spans the last 15 days (45 PA) against a .817 season baseline, a 0.221 swing. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB
park_weatherMIN @ NYY
99° at Yankee Stadium — the ball will carry tonight
Conditions at Yankee Stadium: Partly Cloudy, 99°, wind 8 mph, Out To RF. Heat like this turns warning-track outs into souvenirs. The total sits at 10.
P final total 7 vs 10 (over lean)
rest_fatigueSF @ COL
COL's bullpen has covered 12.7 innings over the last 3 games
That is 12.7 relief innings in 3 games, led by Brennan Bernardino (2.3) and Juan Mejia (2). SF's pen has thrown 12 over the same span.
P flagged side won 3-15
rest_fatigueCHW @ CLE
CHW's bullpen has covered 12.7 innings over the last 3 games
That is 12.7 relief innings in 3 games, led by Tyler Schweitzer (4) and Brandon Eisert (2). CLE's pen has thrown 10 over the same span.
P flagged side lost 3-4
park_weatherPIT @ WSH
99° at Nationals Park — the ball will carry tonight
Tonight's reading at Nationals Park — Clear, 99°, wind 7 mph, L To R. Everything about the air says carry. The total sits at 9.5.
P final total 14 vs 9.5 (over lean)
regression_tomorrowSD @ LAD
Griffin Canning: 7.08 ERA vs 5.06 xERA
Projected to start tomorrow vs LAD. A 7.08 ERA against a 5.06 expected ERA (2.03 run gap) — unlucky, due to bounce back. Opponents hit .279 vs .254 expected.
cooling_offBAL @ CIN
Matt McLain: .203 OPS in L15 — draws LHP Trevor Rogers
Matt McLain's .203 OPS over the last 15 days (24 PA) trails his .635 season mark, down 0.432. Tonight he draws LHP Trevor Rogers — his stronger side: a .749 OPS vs LHP across 55 AB.
P 0-for-2, 0 TB
starter_formSF @ COL
Logan Webb: 0.78 ERA over his last 3 starts
He has allowed 2 earned runs over his last 23 innings (0.78 ERA) with a 0.70 WHIP (1.06 season) — a different pitcher than the 3.09 season line says.
P 3 IP, 7 ER, 2 K
bullpen_fatigueBOS @ LAA
Boston Red Sox pen: 14 relief IP over their last 3 games
Boston Red Sox's bullpen has thrown 14 innings across their last 3 games, with 2 arms working multiple of them. A worked-down pen heading into tonight.
regression_watchTB @ HOU
Taylor Trammell: .265 AVG vs .216 xBA
Across 109 plate appearances, Taylor Trammell carries a .265 average versus a .216 xBA. His wOBA sits at .335 against a .302 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
starter_formMIN @ NYY
Gerrit Cole: 6.32 ERA over his last 3 starts
He is carrying a 6.32 ERA over his last 15.7 innings with a 1.47 WHIP (1.22 season) — the 4.06 season line is doing a lot of work for him right now.
P 5 IP, 2 ER, 7 K
bullpen_fatigueSD @ LAD
Los Angeles Dodgers pen: 15 relief IP over their last 3 games
Los Angeles Dodgers's bullpen has thrown 15 innings across their last 3 games, with 1 arm working multiple of them. A worked-down pen heading into tonight.
regression_watchSF @ COL
TJ Rumfield: .293 AVG vs .247 xBA
TJ Rumfield's .293 average comes against a .247 expected (xBA) on 346 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .375 against a .321 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 1-for-3, 1 TB, 1 BB
xg_regressionCPV @ ARG
Argentina are finishing above their chances
Argentina are scoring 2.7/match on 2.0 xG — 0.7 goals/match above expected across 3 matches. Finishing that hot rarely holds; their scoring is a regression-down read going forward.
regression_watchMIA @ OAK
Lawrence Butler: .196 AVG vs .244 xBA
Across 240 plate appearances, Lawrence Butler carries a .196 average versus a .244 xBA. His wOBA sits at .265 against a .309 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, 2 BB
ballpark_shiftCHW @ CLE
Gavin Williams's ERA drops to 2.74 at Progressive Field
Gavin Williams carries a 2.74 ERA over 8 games (49.3 IP) at Progressive Field vs 4.82 across 52.3 innings everywhere else. Hitters bat .217 off him here.
P 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 6 K
regression_watchSF @ COL
Mickey Moniak: .280 AVG vs .233 xBA
Mickey Moniak's .280 average comes against a .233 expected (xBA) on 197 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .400 against a .326 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 2-for-5, 2 TB, 1 BB
rest_fatigueSD @ LAD
12 bullpen innings in 3 games for LAD
Relievers have absorbed 12 innings over the last 3 games (Charlie Barnes (7) and Jonathan Hernandez (1.3) the heaviest). SD's pen has thrown 11.7 over the same span.
P flagged side won 3-4
regression_tomorrowMIL @ ARI
Merrill Kelly: 5.84 ERA vs 7.57 xERA
Projected to start tomorrow vs MIL. A 5.84 ERA against a 7.57 expected ERA (1.73 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .287 vs .310 expected.
regression_watchSTL @ CHC
Nico Hoerner: .240 AVG vs .285 xBA
Nico Hoerner is hitting .240 against a .285 expected average (xBA) over 385 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .295 against a .322 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, 2 TB
regression_tomorrowSTL @ CHC
Kyle Leahy: 4.09 ERA vs 5.77 xERA
Projected to start tomorrow vs CHC. A 4.09 ERA against a 5.77 expected ERA (1.68 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .279 vs .286 expected.
regression_watchNYM @ ATL
Christian Scott: 3.2 ERA vs 4.64 xERA
Christian Scott carries a 3.2 ERA against a 4.64 expected ERA (1.44 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .229 off him vs a .248 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 4 IP, 3 ER, 7 K
regression_watchMIA @ OAK
Tyler Phillips: 3.02 ERA vs 4.42 xERA
Tyler Phillips carries a 3.02 ERA against a 4.42 expected ERA (1.41 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .228 off him vs a .248 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 3.1 IP, 5 ER, 2 K
ownedTOR @ SEA
Luis Castillo vs Daulton Varsho: 1-for-13, 5 K
Luis Castillo has limited Daulton Varsho to 1-for-13 (.077) with 5 strikeouts in 13 career at-bats. They face off again tonight.
P 0-for-4, 0 TB
park_weatherSTL @ CHC
Wind blowing out 10 mph at Wrigley Field tonight
Conditions at Wrigley Field: Overcast, 88°, wind 10 mph, Out To CF. Fly balls that die most nights have a chance to go tonight. The total sits at 10.5.
P final total 18 vs 10.5 (over lean)
platoon_edgeSTL @ CHC
Masyn Winn (bats R) hits 6th against David Peterson (LHP)
Over 66 AB vs. Left, Masyn Winn owns a .781 OPS versus .619 in 215 AB the other way. He sees LHP David Peterson tonight hitting 6th, where the platoon side lines up his way.
P 2-for-4, 5 TB
tournamentSUREST TO ADVANCE
Côte d'Ivoire are the surest bet to advance
Côte d'Ivoire are -10000 to escape their group out of Group E — the shortest to-advance price on the board.
xg_recapSWE @ FRA
France created the better chances
France led the xG 3.2–0.7 and took the result to match (3–0).
running_gameCHW @ CLE
Green light: Chicago White Sox run, and Austin Hedges has caught just 6%
Austin Hedges is catching tonight at 6% on the season (2-for-33 throwing), and Chicago White Sox attempt 1 steals a game. The track meet is on.
P Chicago White Sox stole 0 bases
ownedSTL @ CHC
Ian Happ vs Andre Pallante: .385
Ian Happ's career line off Andre Pallante is 5-for-13, a .385 average over 13 at-bats — they meet again tonight. He enters steady (.660 OPS, L15).
P 0-for-3, 0 TB
regression_tomorrowPIT @ WSH
Zack Littell: 5.29 ERA vs 6.76 xERA
Projected to start tomorrow vs PIT. A 5.29 ERA against a 6.76 expected ERA (1.47 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .263 vs .297 expected.
regression_watchSD @ LAD
Michael King: 3.55 ERA vs 4.76 xERA
Michael King carries a 3.55 ERA against a 4.76 expected ERA (1.21 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .217 off him vs a .253 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 K
running_gamePIT @ WSH
Green light: Washington Nationals run, and Endy Rodriguez has caught just 9%
Washington Nationals steal 1 bags a game (90 on the season) and Endy Rodriguez has thrown out 2 of 22 runners (9%). Everything about tonight says they keep running.
P Washington Nationals stole 1 base
ballpark_shiftMIN @ NYY
At Yankee Stadium, Gerrit Cole pitches to a 3.12 ERA
Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium: 3.12 ERA over 17.3 innings (3G) — 4.87 on a 20.3-inning baseline elsewhere. Hitters bat .177 off him here.
P 5 IP, 2 ER, 7 K
running_gameMIA @ OAK
Miami Marlins like to run — Shea Langeliers (36% caught) is the wrong catcher to test
Miami Marlins attempt 1.4 steals a game, but Shea Langeliers has cut down 16 of 44 runners (36%). Someone is getting thrown out tonight.
P Miami Marlins stole 1 base
cooling_offSTL @ CHC
Ivan Herrera: .632 OPS in L15 — draws LHP David Peterson
Ivan Herrera's .632 OPS over the last 15 days (42 PA) trails his .792 season mark, down 0.16. Tonight he draws LHP David Peterson — his stronger side: a .877 OPS vs LHP across 84 AB.
P 3-for-4, 3 TB, 1 BB
regression_watchMIN @ NYY
Mike Paredes: 4.26 ERA vs 5.44 xERA
Mike Paredes carries a 4.26 ERA against a 5.44 expected ERA (1.18 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .240 off him vs a .285 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 4 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
regression_watchSD @ LAD
Shohei Ohtani: 1.58 ERA vs 2.69 xERA
Shohei Ohtani carries a 1.58 ERA against a 2.69 expected ERA (1.11 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .171 off him vs a .201 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
P 6 IP, 3 ER, 9 K
cooling_offSTL @ CHC
Blaze Jordan: .424 OPS in Last 15 Days
Over the last 15 days (35 PA) he is at a .424 OPS, down 0.171 from his .595 season mark.
P 3-for-5, 3 TB
fantasy_pickupsBAL @ CIN
Samuel Basallo
Pickup vs Brady Singer (5.58 xERA) — .769 OPS, bats 5th.
park_weatherBAL @ CIN
93° at Great American Ball Park — the ball will carry tonight
Tonight's reading at Great American Ball Park — Clear, 93°, wind 2 mph, Out To LF. Everything about the air says carry. The total sits at 10.5.
P final total 3 vs 10.5 (over lean)
bullpen_fatigueTOR @ SEA
Toronto Blue Jays pen: 13.3 relief IP over their last 3 games
Toronto Blue Jays's bullpen has thrown 13.3 innings across their last 3 games, with 1 arm working multiple of them. A worked-down pen heading into tonight.
xg_recapMAR @ NED
Morocco dominated the ball but only drew
Morocco held 70% of possession yet could only draw (1–1) — control without the cutting edge.
fantasy_pickupsPIT @ WSH
Luis Garcia Jr.
Pickup vs Mitch Keller (4.99 xERA) — .847 OPS, bats 2nd.
fantasy_pickupsMIN @ NYY
Cody Bellinger
Pickup vs Mike Paredes (5.44 xERA) — .785 OPS, bats 4th.
fantasy_pickupsBAL @ CIN
Adley Rutschman
Pickup vs Brady Singer (5.58 xERA) — .773 OPS, bats 2nd.
regression_tomorrowSF @ COL
Robbie Ray: 3.39 ERA vs 4.6 xERA
Projected to start tomorrow vs COL. A 3.39 ERA against a 4.6 expected ERA (1.21 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .214 vs .238 expected.
regression_tomorrowBAL @ CIN
Brandon Young: 3.11 ERA vs 4.24 xERA
Projected to start tomorrow vs CIN. A 3.11 ERA against a 4.24 expected ERA (1.13 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .242 vs .252 expected.
running_gameMIN @ NYY
Green light: New York Yankees run, and Victor Caratini has caught just 14%
New York Yankees steal 1 bags a game (89 on the season) and Victor Caratini has thrown out 7 of 50 runners (14%). Everything about tonight says they keep running.
P New York Yankees stole 2 bases
regression_tomorrowNYM @ ATL
Chris Sale: 2.1 ERA vs 3.21 xERA
Projected to start tomorrow vs NYM. A 2.1 ERA against a 3.21 expected ERA (1.11 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .224 vs .227 expected.
bullpen_fatigueCHW @ CLE
Chicago White Sox pen: 12.7 relief IP over their last 3 games
Chicago White Sox's bullpen has thrown 12.7 innings across their last 3 games, with 1 arm working multiple of them. A worked-down pen heading into tonight.
fantasy_pickupsSTL @ CHC
Alec Burleson
Pickup vs David Peterson (4.86 xERA) — .814 OPS, bats 5th.
fantasy_pickupsPIT @ WSH
Foster Griffin
Streamer vs PIT — 3.9 xERA · 9 K/9 · 1.04 WHIP.
fantasy_pickupsSTL @ CHC
Ivan Herrera
Pickup vs David Peterson (4.86 xERA) — .792 OPS, bats 2nd.
ballparkCPV @ ARG
Argentina vs Cabo Verde: 17 mph wind at Hard Rock Stadium
Sustained 17 mph wind at kickoff — it pushes around crosses, long balls, and set pieces. Conditions at Hard Rock Stadium: 89°F, 17 mph wind, 23% rain.
first_inningNYM @ ATL
NYM have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 0 of their last 10
New York Mets have scored in the first inning just 0 times in their last 10 games — slow-starting lineup, and the 1st has been a free pass for opposing starters.
P flagged team scored 0 in the 1st
running_gameTOR @ SEA
Green light: Seattle Mariners run, and Alejandro Kirk has caught just 13%
Seattle Mariners steal 0.8 bags a game (68 on the season) and Alejandro Kirk has thrown out 4 of 30 runners (13%). Everything about tonight says they keep running.
P Seattle Mariners stole 0 bases
regression_tomorrowTB @ HOU
Hunter Brown: 1.78 ERA vs 2.69 xERA
Projected to start tomorrow vs TB. A 1.78 ERA against a 2.69 expected ERA (0.91 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .187 vs .169 expected.
ballparkEGY @ AUS
Australia vs Egypt: indoors at AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium is a retractable-roof venue — retractable roof with air conditioning. The summer heat that exposes open stadiums is removed from this fixture.
fantasy_pickupsMIN @ NYY
Gerrit Cole
Streamer vs MIN — 3.5 xERA · 8.1 K/9 · 1.22 WHIP.
fantasy_pickupsSF @ COL
Logan Webb
Streamer vs COL — 3.61 xERA · 7.6 K/9 · 1.06 WHIP.
situationalCabo Verde @ Argentina
Argentina v Cabo Verde: lineup in doubt
Projected XI — but romero is a game-time call. Confirmed sheet posts ~2h before kickoff.
ballparkGHA @ COL
Colombia vs Ghana: warm at Arrowhead Stadium
91°F at kickoff — warm enough to weigh on legs across 90+ minutes. Conditions at Arrowhead Stadium: 91°F, 9 mph wind, 0% rain.
first_inningSF @ COL
SF have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 1 of their last 10
San Francisco Giants have scored in the first inning just 1 time in their last 10 games — slow-starting lineup, and the 1st has been a free pass for opposing starters.
P flagged team scored 0 in the 1st
ownedSF @ COL
Hunter Goodman vs Logan Webb: .400
Hunter Goodman has gone 4-for-10 (.400) across 10 career at-bats off Logan Webb. They meet again tonight. He enters hot (.817 OPS, L15).
P 2-for-4, 3 TB
first_inningTOR @ SEA
SEA have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 1 of their last 10
Seattle Mariners have scored in the first inning just 1 time in their last 10 games — slow-starting lineup, and the 1st has been a free pass for opposing starters.
P flagged team scored 0 in the 1st
ownedPIT @ WSH
CJ Abrams vs Mitch Keller: .357
In 14 career at-bats against Mitch Keller, CJ Abrams is 5-for-14 for a .714 OPS. The two square off again tonight. He enters hot (.806 OPS, L15).
P 1-for-4, 1 TB