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Sports picks for Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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Gary’s saved picks and research for this day. Results are presented separately because older records do not all carry a durable source-pick ID.

Game picks

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GARY'S PICK
Reds Moneyline
MLBvs Guardians· -167

Reds
Moneyline

-167 · 1:40 PM ET

Guardians

Permanent matchup analysis →
GARY'S PICK
Pirates Moneyline
MLBvs Diamondbacks· -115

Pirates
Moneyline

-115 · 6:40 PM ET

Diamondbacks

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GARY'S PICK
Tigers Moneyline
MLBvs Orioles· -144

Tigers
Moneyline

-144 · 6:40 PM ET

Orioles

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GARY'S PICK
Marlins Moneyline
MLBvs Phillies· -129

Marlins
Moneyline

-129 · 6:40 PM ET

Phillies

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GARY'S PICK
Rangers +1.5
MLB@ Rays· -148

Rangers
+1.5

-148 · 6:40 PM ET

Rays

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GARY'S PICK
Nationals Moneyline
MLBvs Blue Jays· -144

Nationals
Moneyline

-144 · 6:45 PM ET

Blue Jays

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GARY'S PICK
Guardians Moneyline
MLB@ Reds· -149

Guardians
Moneyline

-149 · 7:10 PM ET

Reds

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GARY'S PICK
Twins -1.5
MLBvs Royals· +113

Twins
-1.5

+113 · 7:40 PM ET

Royals

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GARY'S PICK
Yankees Moneyline
MLB@ White Sox· -125

Yankees
Moneyline

-125 · 7:40 PM ET

White Sox

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GARY'S PICK
Cubs Moneyline
MLB@ Cardinals· -115

Cubs
Moneyline

-115 · 7:45 PM ET

Cardinals

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Player props

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GARY'S PICK
SLADE CECCONIPITCHER HITS ALLOWED OVER 5.5
MLBCleveland Guardians· -110

Slade Cecconi
Pitcher Hits Allowed over 5.5

-110 · 1:40 PM ET

Cleveland Guardians

GARY'S PICK
NATHANIEL LOWETOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
MLBCincinnati Reds· +138

Nathaniel Lowe
Total Bases over 1.5

+138 · 1:40 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds

GARY'S PICK
GABRIEL MORENOH+R+RBI OVER 1.5
MLBArizona Diamondbacks· -123

Gabriel Moreno
H+R+RBI over 1.5

-123 · 6:40 PM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks

GARY'S PICK
GERALDO PERDOMOWALKS OVER 0.5
MLBArizona Diamondbacks· -113

Geraldo Perdomo
Walks over 0.5

-113 · 6:40 PM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks

GARY'S PICK
RILEY GREENETOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
MLBDetroit Tigers· -105

Riley Greene
Total Bases over 1.5

-105 · 6:40 PM ET

Detroit Tigers

GARY'S PICK
SANDY ALCANTARAPITCHER OUTS OVER 18.5
MLBMiami Marlins· +145

Sandy Alcantara
Pitcher Outs over 18.5

+145 · 6:40 PM ET

Miami Marlins

GARY'S PICK
GRIFFIN CONINEHITS OVER 0.5
MLBMiami Marlins· -138

Griffin Conine
Hits over 0.5

-138 · 6:40 PM ET

Miami Marlins

GARY'S PICK
GRIFFIN JAXPITCHER HITS ALLOWED OVER 4.5
MLBTampa Bay Rays· +125

Griffin Jax
Pitcher Hits Allowed over 4.5

+125 · 6:40 PM ET

Tampa Bay Rays

GARY'S PICK
JONATHAN ARANDASINGLES OVER 0.5
MLBTampa Bay Rays· -115

Jonathan Aranda
Singles over 0.5

-115 · 6:40 PM ET

Tampa Bay Rays

GARY'S PICK
CJ ABRAMSH+R+RBI OVER 2.5
MLBWashington Nationals· +140

CJ Abrams
H+R+RBI over 2.5

+140 · 6:45 PM ET

Washington Nationals

GARY'S PICK
CADE CAVALLIK'S OVER 5.5
MLBWashington Nationals· +235

Cade Cavalli
K'S over 5.5

+235 · 6:45 PM ET

Washington Nationals

GARY'S PICK
TAJ BRADLEYPITCHER WALKS OVER 1.5
MLBMinnesota Twins· -132

Taj Bradley
Pitcher Walks over 1.5

-132 · 7:40 PM ET

Minnesota Twins

GARY'S PICK
SETH LUGOPITCHER WALKS OVER 1.5
MLBKansas City Royals· +102

Seth Lugo
Pitcher Walks over 1.5

+102 · 7:40 PM ET

Kansas City Royals

GARY'S PICK
PAUL GOLDSCHMIDTTOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
MLBNew York Yankees· +118

Paul Goldschmidt
Total Bases over 1.5

+118 · 7:40 PM ET

New York Yankees

GARY'S PICK
ANTHONY VOLPESINGLES OVER 0.5
MLBNew York Yankees· +115

Anthony Volpe
Singles over 0.5

+115 · 7:40 PM ET

New York Yankees

GARY'S PICK
COLIN REAPITCHER EARNED RUNS OVER 2.5
MLBChicago Cubs· -106

Colin Rea
Pitcher Earned Runs over 2.5

-106 · 7:45 PM ET

Chicago Cubs

GARY'S PICK
MICHAEL BUSCHH+R+RBI OVER 1.5
MLBChicago Cubs· -120

Michael Busch
H+R+RBI over 1.5

-120 · 7:45 PM ET

Chicago Cubs

THE LONG SHOT
ELLY DE LA CRUZHR OVER 0.5
MLBCincinnati Reds· +575

Elly De La Cruz
HR over 0.5

+575 · 1:40 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds

THE LONG SHOT
GRIFFIN CONINEHR OVER 0.5
MLBMiami Marlins· +900

Griffin Conine
HR over 0.5

+900 · 6:40 PM ET

Miami Marlins

THE LONG SHOT
JUNIOR CAMINEROHR OVER 0.5
MLBTampa Bay Rays· +400

Junior Caminero
HR over 0.5

+400 · 6:40 PM ET

Tampa Bay Rays

THE LONG SHOT
RYAN JEFFERSHR OVER 0.5
MLBMinnesota Twins· +499

Ryan Jeffers
HR over 0.5

+499 · 7:40 PM ET

Minnesota Twins

THE LONG SHOT
DILLON DINGLERHR OVER 0.5
MLBDetroit Tigers· +650

Dillon Dingler
HR over 0.5

+650 · 6:40 PM ET

Detroit Tigers

THE LONG SHOT
JAMES WOODHR OVER 0.5
MLBWashington Nationals· +320

James Wood
HR over 0.5

+320 · 6:45 PM ET

Washington Nationals

THE LONG SHOT
ENDY RODRIGUEZHR OVER 0.5
MLBPittsburgh Pirates· +800

Endy Rodriguez
HR over 0.5

+800 · 6:40 PM ET

Pittsburgh Pirates

THE LONG SHOT
NATHANIEL LOWEHR OVER 0.5
MLBCincinnati Reds· +650

Nathaniel Lowe
HR over 0.5

+650 · 7:10 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds

THE LONG SHOT
PAUL GOLDSCHMIDTHR OVER 0.5
MLBNew York Yankees· +600

Paul Goldschmidt
HR over 0.5

+600 · 7:40 PM ET

New York Yankees

THE LONG SHOT
RILEY GREENEHR OVER 0.5
MLBDetroit Tigers· +525

Riley Greene
HR over 0.5

+525 · 6:40 PM ET

Detroit Tigers

THE LONG SHOT
JONATHAN ARANDAHR OVER 0.5
MLBTampa Bay Rays· +700

Jonathan Aranda
HR over 0.5

+700 · 6:40 PM ET

Tampa Bay Rays

THE LONG SHOT
BRYCE HARPERHR OVER 0.5
MLBPhiladelphia Phillies· +650

Bryce Harper
HR over 0.5

+650 · 6:40 PM ET

Philadelphia Phillies

THE LONG SHOT
SAL STEWARTHR OVER 0.5
MLBCincinnati Reds· +500

Sal Stewart
HR over 0.5

+500 · 7:10 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds

THE LONG SHOT
TREVOR LARNACHHR OVER 0.5
MLBMinnesota Twins· +487

Trevor Larnach
HR over 0.5

+487 · 7:40 PM ET

Minnesota Twins

THE LONG SHOT
YANDY DIAZHR OVER 0.5
MLBTampa Bay Rays· +800

Yandy Diaz
HR over 0.5

+800 · 6:40 PM ET

Tampa Bay Rays

THE LONG SHOT
MUNETAKA MURAKAMIHR OVER 0.5
MLBChicago White Sox· +260

Munetaka Murakami
HR over 0.5

+260 · 7:40 PM ET

Chicago White Sox

THE LONG SHOT
BYRON BUXTONHR OVER 0.5
MLBMinnesota Twins· +290

Byron Buxton
HR over 0.5

+290 · 7:40 PM ET

Minnesota Twins

Research

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  • BULLPENCOL @ SD

    San Diego Padres pen: 16.7 relief IP over their last 3 games

    San Diego's bullpen has covered 16.7 innings in three games, with four relievers making multiple appearances. That workload makes a clean, fully available late-game plan less likely tonight.

  • TEAM RECORDCLE @ CIN

    Reds 7-1 in Chase Burns's last 8 starts

    Reds are 7-1 in Chase Burns's last 8 starts this season — winners of his last 7 in a row. He starts tonight.

  • TEAM RECORDKC @ MIN

    Twins 7-1 in Taj Bradley's last 8 starts

    Minnesota has won seven of Taj Bradley's last eight starts. That form supports the Twins tonight, though Kansas City's 5-2 season-series edge keeps this from being an automatic play.

  • TEAM RECORDBAL @ DET

    Tigers 7-1 in Troy Melton's last 8 starts

    Detroit is 7-1 across Troy Melton's last eight starts and has won the last four. I won't treat pitcher team records as predictive by themselves, but the Tigers have consistently converted his outings into wins.

  • PLATOON EDGENYY @ CHW

    Paul Goldschmidt (bats R) gets a LHP from the 1st spot

    Paul Goldschmidt owns a 1.066 OPS against lefties and gets Anthony Kay from the leadoff spot. That's an ideal setup for his hits, runs or total-bases markets.

    P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 2 BB

  • HEAD-TO-HEADCLE @ CIN

    Guardians are 6-1 vs Reds this season

    Cleveland has taken six of seven from Cincinnati this season. Combined with the Reds' 2-6 record in Caleb Ferguson's last eight starts, the matchup history points toward the Guardians again.

  • HEAT CHECKTOR @ WSH

    CJ Abrams: 1.535 OPS in Last 15 Days

    CJ Abrams is scorching hot with a 1.535 OPS over his last 43 plate appearances. With a 1.5 total-bases line, his current power and extra-base-hit form put the over firmly on my radar.

    P 1-for-5, 1 TB

  • PLATOON EDGETOR @ WSH

    Nathan Lukes (bats L) hits 2nd against Cade Cavalli (RHP)

    Nathan Lukes has an .807 OPS against righties compared with .358 against lefties. Batting second against Cade Cavalli gives him the matchup and plate-appearance volume I want for a hitter prop.

    P 2-for-4, 2 TB

  • PARK WEATHERNYY @ CHW

    Wind blowing out 17 mph at Rate Field tonight

    The 17 mph wind blowing out to right is a real counterweight to the Yankees' six-game under streak. At a total of 8, I would be careful about paying for the recent unders in hitter-friendly conditions.

    P final total 5 vs 8 (over lean)

  • STREAKNYY @ CHW

    NYY games have gone UNDER 6 straight

    Six straight Yankees games have stayed under, averaging only 6.5 combined runs. Tonight's total is down to 8, and the 17 mph wind blowing out keeps me from blindly extending that streak.

    P final total 5 vs 8

  • PLATOON EDGECHC @ STL

    Alec Burleson (bats L) hits 3rd against Colin Rea (RHP)

    Alec Burleson's .960 OPS against righties towers over his .505 mark against lefties. Hitting third against Colin Rea puts Burleson in one of the night's cleaner platoon spots.

    P 0-for-2, 0 TB, 1 BB

  • CUT LISTTOR tonight

    Shane Bieber

    Starts tonight for TOR — 7.21 xERA behind a 4.7 ERA — the ERA is flattering him.

  • STREAKHOU @ LAA

    LAA games have gone UNDER 6 straight

    Angels games have stayed under six straight while producing only 4.5 runs per night. An 8.5 total still leaves room for another under, although the recent run has already made the market more alert.

    P final total 5 vs 8

  • PARK WEATHERBAL @ DET

    Wind blowing out 17 mph at Comerica Park tonight

    A 17 mph wind blowing toward right field gives hitters a meaningful boost at Comerica Park. With the total at 9.25 and Baltimore's bullpen carrying a recent workload, I see more upside than usual for offense.

    P final total 14 vs 9.25 (over lean)

  • BULLPENNYY @ CHW

    New York Yankees pen: 14.3 relief IP over their last 3 games

    The Yankees have asked their bullpen for 14.3 innings over the last three games, with five arms appearing more than once. Gerrit Cole working deep would help, but any early exit could expose that fatigue.

  • PLATOON EDGEMIL @ SF

    Brice Turang (bats L) gets a RHP from the 1st spot

    Brice Turang's vs. Right line (.923 OPS, 278 AB) sits well above his .574 mark the other way (108 AB). Tonight's starter Landen Roupp throws RHP, the hand he hits best.

    P 3-for-5, 3 TB

  • PLATOON EDGENYY @ CHW

    Sam Antonacci (bats L) hits 1st against Gerrit Cole (RHP)

    Sam Antonacci has an .866 OPS against right-handers and leads off against Gerrit Cole. The matchup with Cole is difficult, but Antonacci's platoon split and likely plate-appearance volume keep him relevant for modest hitter props.

    P 0-for-3, 0 TB

  • BULLPENPHI @ MIA

    Philadelphia Phillies pen: 15.3 relief IP over their last 3 games

    Philadelphia's relievers have logged 15.3 innings in three games, with four arms used multiple times. That adds late-game risk to a Phillies side already carrying a poor recent record behind Aaron Nola.

  • PLATOON EDGEPHI @ MIA

    Bryce Harper (bats L) gets a RHP from the 3rd spot

    Bryce Harper brings a .982 OPS against right-handers into his matchup with Sandy Alcantara. Batting third, with strong career numbers against Alcantara as well, makes Harper one of Philadelphia's best prop targets.

    P 1-for-4, 1 TB

  • TEAM RECORDCLE @ CIN

    Reds 2-6 in Caleb Ferguson's last 8 starts

    Cincinnati is 2-6 in Caleb Ferguson's last eight starts. Cleveland's 6-1 season-series advantage strengthens the case for a Guardians side or moneyline look.

  • TEAM RECORDPHI @ MIA

    Phillies 2-6 in Aaron Nola's last 8 starts

    Philadelphia has lost five straight Aaron Nola starts and is just 2-6 over his last eight. With the bullpen also worked hard, I need a compelling price before backing the Phillies tonight.

  • TEAM RECORDARI @ PIT

    Diamondbacks 6-2 in Brandon Pfaadt's last 8 starts

    Arizona is 6-2 in Brandon Pfaadt's last eight starts and has won his last five. That is solid support for the Diamondbacks, especially with Bryan Reynolds entering in poor form.

  • TEAM RECORDTEX @ TB

    Rangers 2-6 in Cal Quantrill's last 8 starts

    Texas is only 2-6 in Cal Quantrill's last eight starts. Tampa Bay has some cold bats, but the Rangers' recent inability to turn Quantrill outings into wins is still a mark against them.

  • TEAM RECORDCLE @ CIN

    Guardians 2-6 in Slade Cecconi's last 8 starts

    Guardians are 2-6 in Slade Cecconi's last 8 starts this season. He starts tonight.

  • HEAD-TO-HEADCLE @ CIN

    Guardians are 5-1 vs Reds this season

    Guardians lead the season series 5-1 over Reds. CLE won the last meeting 10-3.

  • PLATOON EDGECOL @ SD

    Mickey Moniak (bats L) gets a RHP from the 2nd spot

    Mickey Moniak owns a .935 OPS against right-handers and bats second against Michael King. Even in a game carrying an under trend, that platoon edge gives Moniak individual prop appeal.

    P 2-for-5, 6 TB

  • PLATOON EDGEBAL @ DET

    Dylan Beavers (bats L) draws Troy Melton (RHP), batting 1st

    Dylan Beavers gets his preferred side against right-hander Troy Melton and bats first. A .737 OPS in the split is not dominant, but the leadoff volume makes him more interesting for a hit or runs market.

    P 0-for-4, 0 TB

  • PLATOON EDGEKC @ MIN

    Trevor Larnach (bats L) hits 1st against Seth Lugo (RHP)

    Over 240 AB vs. Right, Trevor Larnach owns a .873 OPS versus .602 in 36 AB the other way. He sees RHP Seth Lugo tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.

    P 0-for-2, 0 TB, 1 BB

  • HEAT CHECKPHI @ MIA

    Trea Turner: 1.125 OPS in Last 15 Days

    Trea Turner has a 1.125 OPS over his last 40 plate appearances and excellent career numbers against Sandy Alcantara. Over 1.5 total bases is worth a close look while both the current form and matchup history point the same way.

    P 0-for-4, 0 TB

  • STREAKCOL @ SD

    COL games have gone UNDER 5 straight

    Colorado has played five straight unders, but those games were lined far higher than tonight's 8. The lower number and San Diego's taxed bullpen make this a tougher under to chase.

    P final total 15 vs 8

  • PLATOON EDGETOR @ WSH

    Luis Garcia Jr. (bats L) gets a RHP from the 2nd spot

    Luis Garcia Jr. has an .898 OPS against righties and gets Shane Bieber from the second spot. Bieber's expected numbers indicate regression risk, making Garcia a strong Washington hitter to consider.

    P 2-for-5, 5 TB

  • SITUATIONALBOS @ OAK

    16.3 bullpen innings in 3 games for OAK

    Oakland's bullpen has absorbed 16.3 innings in three games, three more than Boston's over that span. If the Athletics' starter cannot provide length, Boston should have favorable scoring chances late.

    P flagged side won 3-4

  • SITUATIONALCOL @ SD

    16.7 bullpen innings in 3 games for SD

    San Diego relievers have worked 16.7 innings in three games compared with only 9.3 for Colorado. That gap gives the Rockies a potential late-game advantage despite San Diego's 6-3 season-series lead.

    P flagged side won 7-8

  • HEAT CHECKCOL @ SD

    Luis Rengifo: 1.230 OPS in Last 15 Days

    The last 15 days sample runs 28 PA: a 1.230 OPS versus .620 for the season, 0.61 above his norm. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.

    P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB

  • HR THREATGuardians @ Reds

    Elly De La Cruz

    Gary's Take This price carries a break-even rate of roughly 15%, and Elly’s power profile gives me room above that. He has 10 homers in 155 home at-bats, 13 in 191 night at-bats and five over his last 15 games.

    P 0 HR — 0-for-4, 0 TB

  • PLATOON EDGEPHI @ MIA

    Liam Hicks (bats L) hits 5th against Aaron Nola (RHP)

    Over 256 AB vs. Right, Liam Hicks owns a .877 OPS versus .508 in 72 AB the other way. He sees RHP Aaron Nola tonight hitting 5th, where the platoon side lines up his way.

    P 2-for-4, 2 TB

  • HEAD-TO-HEADCOL @ SD

    Padres are 6-3 vs Rockies this season

    San Diego has won six of nine against Colorado this season. The Padres deserve the matchup edge, but their heavily used bullpen leaves the door open if this stays close into the later innings.

  • HEAD-TO-HEADKC @ MIN

    Royals are 5-2 vs Twins this season

    Kansas City leads Minnesota 5-2 in the season series and won the most recent meeting. Taj Bradley's strong team record creates a genuine conflict, so I see price as more important than either trend alone.

  • HR THREATPhillies @ Marlins

    Griffin Conine

    Gary's Take This is my favorite long-ball price against Aaron Nola. Nola has surrendered 25 homers in 108.1 innings, including six over his last three starts, while allowing a 10.4% barrel rate.

    P 0 HR — 1-for-2, 1 TB

  • HEAD-TO-HEADBAL @ DET

    Orioles are 4-1 vs Tigers this season

    Baltimore has won four of five against Detroit this season, including an 8-5 victory in the latest meeting. The Orioles have the matchup history, though the wind and their worked bullpen add volatility tonight.

  • COOLING OFFNYY @ CHW

    Trent Grisham: .310 OPS in L15 — draws LHP Anthony Kay

    Trent Grisham has managed only a .310 OPS over his last 36 plate appearances and now draws a lefty, his weaker split. I would rather look under on his production than bet on an immediate rebound.

    P 1-for-3, 1 TB, 1 BB

  • BULLPENBAL @ DET

    Baltimore Orioles pen: 13.7 relief IP over their last 3 games

    Baltimore's bullpen has thrown 13.7 innings in three games, with four relievers working multiple times. Combined with the wind blowing out at Comerica, that workload raises Detroit's late-inning scoring ceiling.

  • SITUATIONALPHI @ MIA

    PHI's bullpen has covered 15.3 innings over the last 3 games

    Philadelphia's bullpen has covered 15.3 innings in three games versus 10.3 for Miami. That five-inning workload gap favors the Marlins if the game is decided after the starters leave.

    P flagged side lost 0-1

  • HR THREATYankees @ White Sox

    Paul Goldschmidt

    Gary's Take Goldschmidt is the Yankees bat I want against Anthony Kay. He has a 1.066 OPS with nine homers in 111 at-bats against lefties, while Kay has allowed an .845 OPS and 12 homers to right-handed hitters.

    P 0 HR — 0-for-3, 0 TB, 2 BB

  • HR THREATBlue Jays @ Nationals

    James Wood

    Gary's Take Wood has the power profile I want against Shane Bieber. He has four barrels over his last 22 balls in play, 20 home runs in 207 home at-bats and excellent numbers against four-seamers and sinkers.

    P 0 HR — 0-for-4, 0 TB, 1 BB

  • HR THREATRangers @ Rays

    Junior Caminero

    Gary's Take Quantrill has handled right-handed hitters overall, but his pitch mix presents a dangerous matchup for Caminero. Junior owns a .633 slugging percentage against sinkers and a .720 mark against four-seamers, the two fastballs Quantrill throws most often.

    P 0 HR — 2-for-4, 5 TB

  • PLATOON EDGECLE @ CIN

    Travis Bazzana (bats L) hits 4th against Chase Burns (RHP)

    Over 190 AB vs. Right, Travis Bazzana owns a .831 OPS versus .535 in 90 AB the other way. He sees RHP Chase Burns tonight hitting 4th, where the platoon side lines up his way.

    P 1-for-4, 1 TB

  • HEAT CHECKCLE @ CIN

    Steven Kwan: 1.064 OPS in Last 15 Days

    Steven Kwan is running a 1.064 OPS over his last 37 plate appearances, well above his .660 season mark. His hot bat adds another reason to prefer Cleveland against Cincinnati.

    P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB

  • HEAT CHECKCOL @ SD

    Ty France: 1.235 OPS in Last 15 Days

    That 1.235 OPS spans the last 15 days (44 PA) against a .887 season baseline, a 0.348 swing. He has 16 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.

    P 1-for-5, 1 TB

  • COOLING OFFARI @ PIT

    Bryan Reynolds: .475 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Brandon Pfaadt

    Bryan Reynolds has slipped to a .475 OPS over his last 38 plate appearances. He is better than that, but a matchup with Brandon Pfaadt on his weaker split is not an obvious rebound spot.

    P 1-for-4, 4 TB, 2 BB

  • COOLING OFFTEX @ TB

    Yandy Diaz: .506 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Cal Quantrill

    Yandy Diaz has a .506 OPS over his last 52 plate appearances, but he does get his stronger split against Cal Quantrill. The matchup offers rebound potential, so I would not automatically fade him based only on recent form.

    P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB

  • HR THREATYankees @ White Sox

    Munetaka Murakami

    Gary's Take Murakami's power profile can overcome the difficult name on the mound. He has 18 homers in 171 at-bats against right-handers, and his recent contact includes a 96.6 mph average exit velocity with five barrels on 17 balls in play.

    P 0 HR — 1-for-4, 2 TB

  • REGRESSIONTOR @ WSH

    Shane Bieber: 4.7 ERA vs 7.21 xERA

    Shane Bieber's 4.70 ERA is masking a 7.26 expected ERA and a sizable gap between actual and expected opponent average. Washington's left-handed bats are live candidates to force some regression tonight.

    P 0.2 IP, 4 ER, 0 K

  • COOLING OFFPHI @ MIA

    Otto Lopez: .476 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Aaron Nola

    Otto Lopez has fallen to a .476 OPS over his last 31 plate appearances and faces Aaron Nola on his weaker side. Until the contact results improve, I lean away from his overs.

    P 0-for-4, 0 TB

  • BULLPENNYY @ CHW

    Chicago White Sox pen: 13.3 relief IP over their last 3 games

    The White Sox bullpen has handled 13.3 innings in three games, with four arms appearing multiple times. Both pens enter worked down, increasing the chance that the 17 mph wind matters late.

  • STREAKTEX @ TB

    TEX games have gone OVER 4 straight

    Texas games have gone over four straight, averaging 9.3 runs against much lower closing numbers. Tonight's 8.5 asks for more, but Quantrill's poor team results keep the over in consideration.

    P final total 5 vs 8.5

  • HR THREATRoyals @ Twins

    Ryan Jeffers

    Gary's Take Jeffers is an excellent match for Lugo's most vulnerable offering. Lugo's sinker has allowed a .505 xwOBA, while Jeffers owns a .582 xwOBA and .885 slugging percentage against sinkers.

    P 0 HR — 1-for-3, 1 TB, 1 BB

  • COOLING OFFTEX @ TB

    Jonathan Aranda: .477 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Cal Quantrill

    Jonathan Aranda is down to a .477 OPS over his last 42 plate appearances, but Cal Quantrill gives him his stronger platoon side. This looks more like a possible buy-low spot than a clean fade.

    P 2-for-4, 2 TB

  • COOLING OFFCHC @ STL

    Ivan Herrera: .479 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Colin Rea

    Ivan Herrera has produced a .479 OPS over his last 43 plate appearances and faces Colin Rea on his weaker split. His current form makes hitter-prop overs difficult to trust.

    P 0-for-4, 0 TB

  • REGRESSIONCHC @ STL

    Michael McGreevy: 3.07 ERA vs 5.48 xERA

    Michael McGreevy's 3.07 ERA sits well below his 5.48 expected ERA, with a similar warning in his expected batting average allowed. I would be cautious pricing him like a low-three ERA starter against the Cubs.

    P 1.2 IP, 7 ER, 2 K

  • SITUATIONALNYY @ CHW

    NYY's pen has logged 14.3 innings across its last 3 games

    The Yankees and White Sox bullpens have thrown 14.3 and 13.3 innings over their last three games. With both groups carrying mileage and the wind blowing out, the late innings could break away from New York's recent under pattern.

    P flagged side won 3-2

  • SITUATIONALHOU @ LAA

    LAA's pen has logged 14 innings across its last 3 games

    The Angels have needed 14 bullpen innings across three games, slightly more than Houston's 12.7. It is not a huge gap, but it is another reason the Angels could be vulnerable late despite their six-game under streak.

    P flagged side lost 3-2

  • COOLING OFFPHI @ MIA

    Xavier Edwards: .425 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Aaron Nola

    Xavier Edwards has a .425 OPS over his last 39 plate appearances, though facing a right-hander gives him his better split. The platoon matchup offers some hope, but his current form still makes an over hard to back.

    P 1-for-2, 1 TB, 2 BB

  • PLATOON EDGECLE @ CIN

    Steven Kwan (bats L) gets a RHP from the 1st spot

    Steven Kwan's vs. Right line (.710 OPS, 238 AB) sits well above his .532 mark the other way (93 AB). Tonight's starter Chase Burns throws RHP, the hand he hits best.

    P 0-for-3, 0 TB, 1 BB

  • REGRESSIONPHI @ MIA

    Edmundo Sosa: .212 AVG vs .284 xBA

    Edmundo Sosa's .212 average and .259 wOBA both sit well below the quality of contact he has produced. The expected numbers suggest a buy-low opportunity if his hitter props are priced off the poor surface results.

    P 0-for-4, 0 TB

  • SITUATIONALTOR @ WSH

    WSH's bullpen has covered 14 innings over the last 3 games

    Washington's bullpen has worked 14 innings in three games compared with only 8.3 for Toronto. That sizable rest advantage gives the Blue Jays the better late-game setup.

    P flagged side won 6-8

  • COOLING OFFCHC @ STL

    Jordan Walker: .610 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Colin Rea

    Jordan Walker has cooled to a .610 OPS over his last 44 plate appearances and draws his weaker split against Colin Rea. I need a discounted number before considering his production overs.

    P 0-for-3, 0 TB

  • FANTASY PICKUPSTOR @ WSH

    Keibert Ruiz

    Pickup vs Shane Bieber (7.26 xERA) — .747 OPS, bats 5th.

  • SITUATIONALKC @ MIN

    KC's bullpen has covered 13.7 innings over the last 3 games

    Kansas City's bullpen has covered 13.7 innings in three games, including seven from Noah Cameron, compared with 11.3 for Minnesota. The Twins should own the fresher conventional relief options if this becomes a bullpen game.

    P flagged side lost 2-3

  • REGRESSIONBOS @ OAK

    Jahmai Jones: .155 AVG vs .222 xBA

    Across 114 plate appearances, Jahmai Jones carries a .155 average versus a .222 xBA. His wOBA sits at .232 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, 2 TB

  • COOLING OFFNYY @ CHW

    Tristan Peters: .407 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Gerrit Cole

    Tristan Peters's .407 OPS over the last 15 days (34 PA) trails his .779 season mark, down 0.372. Tonight he draws RHP Gerrit Cole — his stronger side: a .838 OPS vs RHP across 248 AB.

    P 0-for-4, 0 TB

  • SITUATIONALBAL @ DET

    BAL's bullpen has covered 13.7 innings over the last 3 games

    Baltimore's bullpen has covered 13.7 innings in three games versus 11.7 for Detroit. The gap is modest, but the Orioles are the more vulnerable relief group in a park getting a strong offensive weather boost.

    P flagged side lost 0-14

  • BATTER VS ARMPHI @ MIA

    Bryce Harper vs Sandy Alcantara: .318

    Bryce Harper is 14-for-44 with three homers against Sandy Alcantara and also owns a strong overall split against righties. His cold recent form is the concern, but the matchup history makes him a credible rebound candidate.

    P 1-for-4, 1 TB

  • BATTER VS ARMSEA @ LAD

    Luis Castillo vs Max Muncy: 0-for-13, 10 K

    Across 13 career at-bats, Max Muncy is just 0-for-13 against Luis Castillo with 10 strikeouts and a .071 OPS. The rematch is tonight.

    P 1-for-4, 4 TB, 1 BB

  • CUT LISTBOS tonight

    Jahmai Jones

    Still hitting 1th for BOS — 0.509 OPS, 0.155 AVG from the 1-hole.

  • STARTER FORMCLE @ CIN

    Slade Cecconi: 7.43 ERA over his last 3 starts

    He is carrying a 7.43 ERA over his last 13.3 innings with a 2.03 WHIP (1.45 season) — the 4.60 season line is doing a lot of work for him right now.

    P 3.2 IP, 4 ER, 2 K

  • HEAT CHECKKC @ MIN

    Salvador Perez: .905 OPS in Last 15 Days

    Salvador Perez has lifted his OPS to .905 over his last 39 plate appearances after a quiet season overall. His power makes over 1.5 total bases interesting, but the short hot stretch alone is not enough to force it.

    P 2-for-4, 2 TB

  • TOMORROWBOS @ OAK

    Jacob Lopez: 6.12 ERA vs 3.85 xERA

    Jacob Lopez is scheduled for tomorrow, but his 6.12 ERA against a 3.87 expected ERA flags him as a possible bounce-back arm. I will keep that in mind before assuming Boston has an easy matchup.

  • TOMORROWARI @ PIT

    Eduardo Rodriguez: 2.64 ERA vs 4.96 xERA

    Eduardo Rodriguez is scheduled for tomorrow, so this is one to save rather than play tonight. His 2.64 ERA against a 5.00 expected ERA makes Pittsburgh hitters worth revisiting when that market opens.

  • HEAT CHECKBAL @ DET

    Dillon Dingler: 1.160 OPS in Last 15 Days

    Dillon Dingler has a 1.160 OPS over his last 36 plate appearances and 22 homers on the season. With a 17 mph wind carrying toward right, his over 1.5 total bases has a favorable power environment.

    P 0-for-5, 0 TB

  • REGRESSIONARI @ PIT

    Esmerlyn Valdez: .290 AVG vs .230 xBA

    Esmerlyn Valdez's .290 average and .451 wOBA are running well above his expected marks. The power is real enough to respect, but his current results look vulnerable to cooling.

    P 1-for-6, 2 TB

  • STARTER FORMMIL @ SF

    Landen Roupp: 1.29 ERA over his last 3 starts

    Landen Roupp has allowed only three earned runs across 21 innings in his last three starts. That 1.29 ERA gives San Francisco a strong foundation tonight, even if some pullback from that pace is reasonable.

    P 3.2 IP, 4 ER, 1 K

  • BATTER VS ARMPHI @ MIA

    Trea Turner vs Sandy Alcantara: .375

    Trea Turner is 15-for-40 with two home runs against Sandy Alcantara and enters with a 1.125 OPS over the last 15 days. Form and history align here, making Turner one of my favorite total-bases looks on the board.

    P 0-for-4, 0 TB

  • HEAT CHECKTOR @ WSH

    Dylan Crews: 1.012 OPS in Last 15 Days

    Dylan Crews has posted a 1.012 OPS over his last 31 plate appearances. With Shane Bieber carrying ugly expected numbers, Crews has a favorable path to extending that hot stretch.

    P 1-for-4, 4 TB, 1 BB

  • FANTASY PICKUPSTOR @ WSH

    Daylen Lile

    Pickup vs Shane Bieber (7.26 xERA) — .700 OPS, bats 6th.

  • CUT LISTCHC tonight

    Colin Rea

    Starts tonight for CHC — 5.55 xERA behind a 4.86 ERA — the ERA is flattering him.

  • BATTER VS ARMHOU @ LAA

    Jose Altuve vs Reid Detmers: .333

    Jose Altuve has gone 6-for-18 (.333) across 18 career at-bats off Reid Detmers, with 2 HR. They meet again tonight. He enters cold (.605 OPS, L15).

    P 2-for-4, 2 TB

  • COOLING OFFKC @ MIN

    Byron Buxton: .414 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Seth Lugo

    Byron Buxton's .414 OPS over the last 15 days (23 PA) trails his .869 season mark, down 0.455. Tonight he draws RHP Seth Lugo — his stronger side: a .920 OPS vs RHP across 236 AB.

    P 0-for-2, 0 TB

  • HEAT CHECKCLE @ CIN

    Patrick Bailey: .930 OPS in Last 15 Days

    Bailey’s .930 OPS is a real heat check, but it comes over only 25 plate appearances. I’d treat it as a reason to consider a modest hitter prop, not assume this is his new level.

    P 0-for-1, 0 TB

  • CUT LISTSTL tonight

    Michael McGreevy

    Starts tonight for STL — 5.48 xERA behind a 3.07 ERA — the ERA is flattering him.

  • REGRESSIONCOL @ SD

    Mickey Moniak: .277 AVG vs .225 xBA

    Moniak’s results have run well ahead of his contact quality across a meaningful 255 plate appearances. I’m wary of paying for the .277 average when both xBA and xwOBA point toward regression.

    P 2-for-5, 6 TB

  • BATTER VS ARMSEA @ LAD

    Shohei Ohtani vs Luis Castillo: .364

    In 11 career at-bats against Luis Castillo, Shohei Ohtani is 4-for-11 for a 1.280 OPS (2 walks). The two square off again tonight. He enters cold (.625 OPS, L15).

    P 3-for-4, 7 TB, 1 BB

  • CLOSER WATCHKC @ MIN

    Lucas Erceg / Alex Lange

    Shared ninth in KC: Lucas Erceg 12 saves, Alex Lange 10. The role is live.

  • CLOSER WATCHCHC @ STL

    Jacob Webb / Daniel Palencia

    Shared ninth in CHC: Jacob Webb 5 saves, Daniel Palencia 3. The role is live.

  • CLOSER WATCHHOU @ LAA

    Ryan Zeferjahn / Kirby Yates

    Shared ninth in LAA: Ryan Zeferjahn 3 saves, Kirby Yates 3. The role is live.

  • CUT LISTKC tonight

    Seth Lugo

    Starts tonight for KC — 5.4 xERA behind a 4.36 ERA — the ERA is flattering him.

  • HEAT CHECKTEX @ TB

    Joc Pederson: 1.185 OPS in Last 15 Days

    Pederson is locked in with a 1.185 OPS over his last 27 plate appearances, and he has supplied power all season. Over 0.5 total bases is the clean way I’d look to ride the streak.

    P 1-for-5, 1 TB

  • PARK WEATHERMIL @ SF

    Wind blowing out 11 mph at Oracle Park tonight

    Conditions at Oracle Park: Clear, 66°, wind 11 mph, Out To CF. Fly balls that die most nights have a chance to go tonight. The total sits at 7.5.

    P final total 10 vs 7.5 (over lean)

  • STARTER FORMTEX @ TB

    Cal Quantrill: 6.23 ERA over his last 3 starts

    Quantrill’s recent form is hard to excuse: nine earned runs and a 1.77 WHIP in 13 innings. I’m looking toward Tampa Bay bats rather than trusting his 4.05 season ERA.

    P 5.1 IP, 1 ER, 7 K

  • REGRESSIONSEA @ LAD

    Justin Wrobleski: 2.62 ERA vs 4.1 xERA

    Wrobleski’s 2.62 ERA is carrying nearly a run and a half of good fortune compared with his xERA. Seattle’s matchup is more inviting than the surface number makes it look.

    P 6 IP, 5 ER, 7 K

  • FIRST INNINGARI @ PIT

    NRFI watch: quiet first innings on both sides of ARI @ PIT

    Both clubs have consistently opened games quietly, and the starters’ first-inning work supports that pattern. At plus money, NRFI is the side that interests me.

    P 1st inning: 1-0 (1 run)

  • RETURN WATCHSEA — return listed 7/28

    Brendan Donovan

    Listed back 7/28 (10-Day-IL, groin) — 0.839 OPS this season.

  • REGRESSIONPHI @ MIA

    Aaron Nola: 5.82 ERA vs 4.3 xERA

    Nola has pitched better than his 5.82 ERA suggests, although a 4.33 xERA still is not dominant. I see a bounce-back case, but not one strong enough to treat him like vintage Nola.

    P 5.2 IP, 1 ER, 4 K

  • STARTER FORMBOS @ OAK

    Gage Jump: 6.43 ERA over his last 3 starts

    Jump has allowed traffic and damage together lately, posting a 6.43 ERA with a 1.79 WHIP over his last 14 innings. Boston’s offense is the side I’d rather back in this matchup.

    P 6 IP, 0 ER, 7 K

  • REGRESSIONARI @ PIT

    Jake Mangum: .301 AVG vs .256 xBA

    Mangum’s .301 average is being propped up by results that his contact quality does not support. Over 293 plate appearances, the .256 xBA makes this a legitimate regression warning.

    P 2-for-6, 3 TB

  • REGRESSIONPHI @ MIA

    Otto Lopez: .331 AVG vs .287 xBA

    Otto Lopez is hitting .331 against a .287 expected average (xBA) over 446 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .370 against a .333 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-4, 0 TB

  • REGRESSIONCOL @ SD

    Michael King: 3.24 ERA vs 4.57 xERA

    Michael King carries a 3.24 ERA against a 4.57 expected ERA (1.33 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .212 off him vs a .246 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.

    P 6 IP, 4 ER, 6 K

  • RETURN WATCHCOL — return listed 7/29

    Blas Castano

    Listed back 7/29 (15-Day-IL, pectoral) — 3.92 ERA this season.

  • COOLING OFFCLE @ CIN

    JJ Bleday: .587 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Slade Cecconi

    JJ Bleday's .587 OPS over the last 15 days (36 PA) trails his .812 season mark, down 0.225. Tonight he draws RHP Slade Cecconi — his stronger side: a .832 OPS vs RHP across 200 AB.

    P 1-for-3, 4 TB

  • BULLPENTOR @ WSH

    Washington Nationals pen: 14 relief IP over their last 3 games

    Washington’s bullpen has absorbed 14 innings in three games, leaving less flexibility if the starter exits early. That makes Toronto’s late-inning offense worth a look.

  • FANTASY PICKUPSCHC @ STL

    Alec Burleson

    Pickup vs Colin Rea (5.59 xERA) — .812 OPS, bats 3rd.

  • REGRESSIONBAL @ DET

    Troy Melton: 1.95 ERA vs 3.18 xERA

    Troy Melton carries a 1.95 ERA against a 3.18 expected ERA (1.23 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .178 off him vs a .217 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.

    P 7 IP, 0 ER, 5 K

  • RUNNING GAMECLE @ CIN

    Green light: Cincinnati Reds run, and Austin Hedges has caught just 6%

    Austin Hedges is catching tonight at 6% on the season (2-for-35 throwing), and Cincinnati Reds attempt 0.9 steals a game. The track meet is on.

    P Cincinnati Reds stole 3 bases

  • STARTER FORMCOL @ SD

    Michael King: 1.59 ERA over his last 3 starts

    King has delivered a 1.59 ERA over his last three starts while keeping his underlying traffic near his already solid season level. Against Colorado in San Diego, I’m inclined to trust the current form.

    P 6 IP, 4 ER, 6 K

  • BALLPARKCHC @ STL

    At Busch Stadium, Michael McGreevy pitches to a 2.30 ERA

    McGreevy has clearly been more comfortable at Busch, with a 2.30 ERA and .231 average allowed over a substantial home sample. I’m more willing to back him here than his overall profile might suggest.

    P 1.2 IP, 7 ER, 2 K

  • FANTASY PICKUPSCHC @ STL

    Seiya Suzuki

    Pickup vs Michael McGreevy (5.48 xERA) — .824 OPS, bats 2nd.

  • STARTER FORMTOR @ WSH

    Cade Cavalli: 2.00 ERA over his last 3 starts

    Cavalli enters in excellent form after allowing four earned runs with a 0.83 WHIP across 18 innings. The concern is whether Washington’s worked-down bullpen can protect what he gives them.

    P 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 K

  • RETURN WATCHLAD — return listed 7/28

    Enrique Hernandez

    Listed back 7/28 (10-Day-IL, oblique).

  • REGRESSIONTEX @ TB

    Griffin Jax: 3.89 ERA vs 5.02 xERA

    Griffin Jax carries a 3.89 ERA against a 5.02 expected ERA (1.13 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .242 off him vs a .266 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.

    P 5.2 IP, 1 ER, 10 K

  • REGRESSIONNYY @ CHW

    Anthony Kay: 4.21 ERA vs 5.34 xERA

    Anthony Kay carries a 4.21 ERA against a 5.34 expected ERA (1.13 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .253 off him vs a .268 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.

    P 5.1 IP, 3 ER, 7 K

  • CUT LISTSD tonight

    Jake Cronenworth

    Still hitting 2th for SD — 0.616 OPS, 0.217 AVG from the 2-hole.

  • FANTASY PICKUPSBAL @ DET

    Troy Melton

    Streamer vs BAL — 3.18 xERA · 8.3 K/9 · 0.95 WHIP.

  • CUT LISTKC tonight

    Salvador Perez

    Still hitting 4th for KC — 0.624 OPS, 0.208 AVG from the 4-hole.

  • CUT LISTTB tonight

    Cedric Mullins

    Still hitting 4th for TB — 0.633 OPS, 0.203 AVG from the 4-hole.

  • FANTASY PICKUPSTEX @ TB

    Wyatt Langford

    Pickup vs Griffin Jax (5.06 xERA) — .846 OPS, bats 2nd.

  • RETURN WATCHTEX — return listed 7/31

    Carter Baumler

    Listed back 7/31 (60-Day-IL, ribs) — 3.18 ERA this season.

  • RETURN WATCHTOR — return listed 7/31

    Jesus Sanchez

    Listed back 7/31 (10-Day-IL, ankle) — 0.753 OPS this season.

  • RUNNING GAMEKC @ MIN

    Minnesota Twins like to run — Carter Jensen (40% caught) is the wrong catcher to test

    Minnesota likes to apply pressure, but Jensen’s 40% caught-stealing rate changes the equation. I’d be careful with Twins stolen-base overs in this strength-on-strength matchup.

    P Minnesota Twins stole 0 bases

  • RUNNING GAMEMIL @ SF

    Green light: Milwaukee Brewers run, and Drew Cavanaugh has caught just 12%

    Drew Cavanaugh is catching tonight at 12% on the season (2-for-17 throwing), and Milwaukee Brewers attempt 1.3 steals a game. The track meet is on.

    P Milwaukee Brewers stole 2 bases

  • CLOSER WATCHTEX @ TB

    Jacob Latz

    Jacob Latz owns the ninth for the Rangers — 20 saves this season (next closest: Jakob Junis with 5).

  • CLOSER WATCHPHI @ MIA

    Jhoan Duran

    Jhoan Duran owns the ninth for the Phillies — 24 saves this season (next closest: Brad Keller with 3).

  • CLOSER WATCHARI @ PIT

    Paul Sewald

    Paul Sewald owns the ninth for the Diamondbacks — 24 saves this season (next closest: Jonathan Loaisiga with 1).

  • CLOSER WATCHCLE @ CIN

    Cade Smith

    Cade Smith owns the ninth for the Guardians — 29 saves this season (next closest: Matt Festa with 1).

  • CLOSER WATCHTEX @ TB

    Bryan Baker

    Bryan Baker owns the ninth for the Rays — 28 saves this season (next closest: Kevin Kelly with 4).

  • BALLPARKBAL @ DET

    Troy Melton owns a 2.63 ERA at Comerica Park — 1.38 everywhere else

    Melton has held hitters to a .196 average at Comerica, but his 2.63 home ERA is actually worse than his 1.38 mark elsewhere. The park split is positive in context, though not a reason by itself to upgrade him.

    P 7 IP, 0 ER, 5 K

  • TOMORROWSEA @ LAD

    Emerson Hancock: 3.16 ERA vs 4.3 xERA

    Hancock’s 3.16 ERA is hiding a 4.33 xERA and a sizable gap between actual and expected batting average. A trip to face the Dodgers is a difficult spot for that good fortune to continue tomorrow.

  • FIRST INNINGMIL @ SF

    NRFI watch: quiet first innings on both sides of MIL @ SF

    The recent first-inning trends and both starters’ opening-frame numbers support the NRFI. The issue is the -150 price, which leaves little room for error, so I’d need something cheaper to play it.

    P 1st inning: 0-0 (0 runs)

  • TOMORROWTEX @ TB

    Ian Seymour: 4.64 ERA vs 3.55 xERA

    Projected to start tomorrow vs TEX. A 4.64 ERA against a 3.55 expected ERA (1.09 run gap) — unlucky, due to bounce back. Opponents hit .216 vs .214 expected.

  • RETURN WATCHTEX — return listed 8/1

    Robert Garcia

    Listed back 8/1 (60-Day-IL, shoulder) — 3.38 ERA this season.

  • RETURN WATCHBAL — return listed 8/1

    Ryan Mountcastle

    Listed back 8/1 (60-Day-IL, foot) — 0.690 OPS this season.

  • RETURN WATCHARI — return listed 8/1

    Jordan Lawlar

    Listed back 8/1 (10-Day-IL, hamstring) — 0.856 OPS this season.

  • RUNNING GAMETEX @ TB

    Green light: Tampa Bay Rays run, and Austin Wynns has caught just 15%

    Tampa Bay already runs aggressively, and Wynns has thrown out only 15% of attempted base stealers. Rays stolen-base props are firmly on my radar tonight.

    P Tampa Bay Rays stole 0 bases

  • CUT LISTPHI tonight

    Alec Bohm

    Still hitting 4th for PHI — 0.653 OPS, 0.224 AVG from the 4-hole.

  • TOMORROWTOR @ WSH

    Zack Littell: 5.17 ERA vs 6.23 xERA

    Littell’s 5.17 ERA already looks shaky, and the 6.28 xERA says it could get worse. Toronto is a matchup I’ll consider attacking tomorrow.

  • CUT LISTCLE tonight

    Steven Kwan

    Still hitting 1th for CLE — 0.660 OPS, 0.248 AVG from the 1-hole.

  • FANTASY PICKUPSMIL @ SF

    Landen Roupp

    Streamer vs MIL — 3.35 xERA · 9.2 K/9 · 1.24 WHIP.

  • TOMORROWATL @ NYM

    Chris Sale: 2.19 ERA vs 3.18 xERA

    Sale’s ERA is nearly a run below his xERA, but the actual and expected batting averages are almost identical. I see some regression risk tomorrow, though the evidence is not strong enough for an automatic fade.

  • FANTASY PICKUPSHOU @ LAA

    Peter Lambert

    Streamer vs LAA — 3.45 xERA · 8.6 K/9 · 1.12 WHIP.

  • TOMORROWATL @ NYM

    Christian Scott: 3.13 ERA vs 4.01 xERA

    Projected to start tomorrow vs ATL. A 3.13 ERA against a 4.01 expected ERA (0.88 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .215 vs .225 expected.

  • FANTASY PICKUPSCLE @ CIN

    JJ Bleday

    Pickup vs Slade Cecconi (4.73 xERA) — .812 OPS, bats 3rd.

  • FANTASY PICKUPSBOS @ OAK

    Jake Bennett

    Streamer vs OAK — 3.14 xERA · 6.4 K/9 · 0.94 WHIP.

  • TOMORROWATL @ NYM

    Grant Holmes: 3.79 ERA vs 4.7 xERA

    Projected to start tomorrow vs NYM. A 3.79 ERA against a 4.7 expected ERA (0.91 run gap) — running hot, due to regress. Opponents hit .241 vs .251 expected.

  • FIRST INNINGSEA @ LAD

    SEA have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 0 of their last 10

    Seattle has failed to score in the first inning in 10 straight, but that only addresses half of the NRFI. With Wrobleski allowing a .281 first-inning average, I’m not paying to assume the Dodgers also stay quiet.

    P flagged team scored 0 in the 1st

  • FANTASY PICKUPSCLE @ CIN

    Nathaniel Lowe

    Pickup vs Slade Cecconi (4.73 xERA) — .809 OPS, bats 5th.

  • BALLPARKKC @ MIN

    At Target Field, Taj Bradley pitches to a 3.14 ERA

    Bradley has been a full run better at Target Field while holding hitters to a .203 average there. His home setting gives me more confidence than his road numbers would.

    P 6 IP, 2 ER, 10 K

  • TOMORROWTEX @ TB

    MacKenzie Gore: 4.82 ERA vs 3.98 xERA

    Gore’s 4.82 ERA is worse than his 3.98 expected mark, giving him a bounce-back case tomorrow. The nearly identical actual and expected batting averages keep the edge modest rather than overwhelming.

  • TOMORROWNYY @ CHW

    Cam Schlittler: 2.07 ERA vs 2.93 xERA

    Schlittler’s 2.07 ERA is ahead of his 2.95 expected mark, so some pullback is reasonable. The matchup with the White Sox may soften that concern tomorrow, making this a cautious regression watch rather than a hard fade.

  • FANTASY PICKUPSCLE @ CIN

    Sal Stewart

    Pickup vs Slade Cecconi (4.73 xERA) — .799 OPS, bats 2nd.

  • RUNNING GAMEKC @ MIN

    Green light: Kansas City Royals run, and Ryan Jeffers has caught just 14%

    Kansas City has both the willingness to run and an inviting matchup against Jeffers’ 14% caught-stealing rate. Royals stolen-base props are one of the clearest ways to attack this game.

    P Kansas City Royals stole 2 bases

  • TOMORROWNYY @ CHW

    Davis Martin: 3.49 ERA vs 4.3 xERA

    Martin’s 3.49 ERA has outpaced both his 4.33 xERA and expected batting average. Facing the Yankees tomorrow is a dangerous place for that gap to close.

  • RUNNING GAMEPHI @ MIA

    Philadelphia Phillies like to run — Joe Mack (33% caught) is the wrong catcher to test

    Joe Mack owns a 33% caught-stealing rate (19 of 57) and Philadelphia Phillies run anyway — 0.7 steals a game. Strength on strength on the bases.

    P Philadelphia Phillies stole 0 bases

  • CUT LISTCLE tonight

    Kyle Manzardo

    Still hitting 6th for CLE — 0.656 OPS, 0.209 AVG from the 6-hole.

  • FIRST INNINGTEX @ TB

    TB have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 1 of their last 10

    Tampa Bay Rays 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. Tonight's 1st-inning number: Over 0.5 -125 / Under 0.5 -105. Starters' first innings this season — Griffin Jax 2.81 ERA, .228 BA against in first innings (16.0 IP, 2 HR).

    P flagged team scored 0 in the 1st

  • FIRST INNINGCOL @ SD

    SD have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 1 of their last 10

    San Diego Padres 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. Tonight's 1st-inning number: Over 0.5 -105 / Under 0.5 -120. Starters' first innings this season — Michael King 1.29 ERA, .091 BA against in first innings (21.0 IP, 1 HR); Michael Lorenzen 6.00 ERA, .300 BA against in first innings (21.0 IP, 5 HR).

    P flagged team scored 0 in the 1st

  • FIRST INNINGPHI @ MIA

    MIA have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 1 of their last 10

    Miami Marlins 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. Tonight's 1st-inning number: Over 0.5 -120 / Under 0.5 -110. Starters' first innings this season — Sandy Alcantara 4.09 ERA, .287 BA against in first innings (22.0 IP, 2 HR); Aaron Nola 3.43 ERA, .235 BA against in first innings (21.0 IP, 4 HR).

    P flagged team scored 1 in the 1st

  • FANTASY PICKUPSCLE @ CIN

    Tyler Stephenson

    Pickup vs Slade Cecconi (4.73 xERA) — .712 OPS, bats 6th.

Graded results

44

Games

  • L

    Pirates ML -115

    MLB · 8-7

  • L

    Reds ML -167

    MLB · 6-5

  • W

    Tigers ML -144

    MLB · 0-14

  • W

    Marlins ML -129

    MLB · 0-1

  • W

    Rangers +1.5 -148

    MLB · 4-1

  • W

    Nationals ML -144

    MLB · 6-8

  • L

    Guardians ML -149

    MLB · 0-2

  • L

    Twins -1.5 +113

    MLB · 2-3

  • W

    Yankees ML -125

    MLB · 3-2

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    Cubs ML -115

    MLB · 10-2

Props

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    Anthony Volpe · over

    Yankees @ White Sox · Actual 0

  • L

    Bryce Harper · over

    Phillies @ Marlins · Actual 0

  • L

    Byron Buxton · over

    Royals @ Twins · Actual 0

  • L

    Cade Cavalli · over

    Blue Jays @ Nationals · Actual 3

  • L

    CJ Abrams · over

    Blue Jays @ Nationals · Actual 2

  • L

    Colin Rea · over

    Cubs @ Cardinals · Actual 1

  • L

    Dillon Dingler · over

    Orioles @ Tigers · Actual 0

  • L

    Elly De La Cruz · over

    Guardians @ Reds · Actual 0

  • L

    Endy Rodriguez · over

    Diamondbacks @ Pirates · Actual 0

  • W

    Gabriel Moreno · over

    Diamondbacks @ Pirates · Actual 4

  • L

    Geraldo Perdomo · over

    Diamondbacks @ Pirates · Actual 0

  • L

    Griffin Conine · over

    Phillies @ Marlins · Actual 0

  • W

    Griffin Conine · over

    Phillies @ Marlins · Actual 1

  • W

    Griffin Jax · over

    Rangers @ Rays · Actual 5

  • L

    James Wood · over

    Blue Jays @ Nationals · Actual 0

  • W

    Jonathan Aranda · over

    Rangers @ Rays · Actual 2

  • L

    Jonathan Aranda · over

    Rangers @ Rays · Actual 0

  • L

    Junior Caminero · over

    Rangers @ Rays · Actual 0

  • W

    Michael Busch · over

    Cubs @ Cardinals · Actual 3

  • L

    Munetaka Murakami · over

    Yankees @ White Sox · Actual 0

  • L

    Nathaniel Lowe · over

    Guardians @ Reds · Actual 0

  • W

    Nathaniel Lowe · over

    Guardians @ Reds · Actual 3

  • L

    Paul Goldschmidt · over

    Yankees @ White Sox · Actual 0

  • L

    Paul Goldschmidt · over

    Yankees @ White Sox · Actual 0

  • L

    Riley Greene · over

    Orioles @ Tigers · Actual 0

  • L

    Riley Greene · over

    Orioles @ Tigers · Actual 0

  • L

    Ryan Jeffers · over

    Royals @ Twins · Actual 0

  • L

    Sal Stewart · over

    Guardians @ Reds · Actual 0

  • W

    Sandy Alcantara · over

    Phillies @ Marlins · Actual 21

  • W

    Seth Lugo · over

    Royals @ Twins · Actual 2

  • W

    Slade Cecconi · over

    Guardians @ Reds · Actual 7

  • W

    Taj Bradley · over

    Royals @ Twins · Actual 3

  • L

    Trevor Larnach · over

    Royals @ Twins · Actual 0

  • L

    Yandy Diaz · over

    Rangers @ Rays · Actual 0