MLB · Thu, Jun 25 · 7:10 PM

Yankees at Red Sox

O/U 8 · RL Yankees -1.5 · Fenway Park

GARY'S PICK

MLB@ Red Sox· -148

Welcome to a warm, partly cloudy evening at historic Fenway Park, where the first-place New York Yankees open a crucial four-game set against the arch-rival Boston Red Sox. On the hill, a classic battle of opposites unfolds as Boston's young lefty Connelly Early attempts to quiet the Bronx bombers, while New York hands the ball to their rising Cy Young frontrunner, Cam Schlittler. The price of -148 on the Yankees represents a major value spot on the board tonight. While the market is paying a premium for starting pitching based on Schlittler's sparkly 1.71 ERA, his underlying 2.76 xERA suggests some normal regression is typical, though he remains a clear tier above his counterpart. Conversely, the market is overpaying for Early's 3.64 ERA as a stable number, given his fragile 4.40 xERA and a bloated 4.82 ERA at Fenway Park. Schlittler’s outstanding road form—highlighted by a 1.12 ERA over 56.1 away innings and a 13-strikeout gem in his last start—gives New York an overwhelming advantage from the first pitch, especially against a Boston team that is just 12-25 at home this year and has dropped seven of their last ten games. Furthermore, the Yankees hold a severe platoon advantage against the left-handed Early. Early has struggled to contain right-handed hitters, allowing a .763 OPS and 10 home runs this season, which plays right into the hands of Paul Goldschmidt, who is hitting .408 with a massive 1.304 OPS and 8 home runs in 76 at-bats against lefties. Even with Ryan McMahon recently sidelined, his replacement, Amed Rosario, adds another useful right-handed bat against left-handed pitching. With Fenway's warm 78°F air and wind blowing out to left, the Yankees' league-leading offense (5.1 runs per game, 119 home runs) is built to exploit Early's fly-ball tendency (0.85 GO/AO) and high contact rates. The biggest case against New York is their depleted bullpen, with David Bednar and Fernando Cruz highly taxed after throwing on back-to-back days, while Boston's Aroldis Chapman is fully rested. Boston also possesses a superior defense with 36 DRS compared to New York’s unranked unit. However, Schlittler's ability to go deep into games—demonstrated by his previous dominant starts against Boston this season—largely neutralizes this bullpen concern. Boston’s offense averages only 3.9 runs per game and is unlikely to generate enough early traffic against Schlittler to exploit the Yankees' tired relief arms. Trust the Yankees' pitching dominance and potent platoon matchups to secure the road victory.

The price of -148 on the Yankees represents a major value spot on the board tonight. While the market is paying a premium for starting pitching based on Schlittler's sparkly 1.71 ERA, his underlying 2.76 xERA suggests some normal regression is typical, though he remains a clear tier above his counterpart. Conversely, the market is overpaying for Early's 3.64 ERA as a stable number, given his fragile 4.40 xERA and a bloated 4.82 ERA at Fenway Park. Schlittler’s outstanding road form—highlighted by a 1.12 ERA over 56.1 away innings and a 13-strikeout gem in his last start—gives New York an overwhelming advantage from the first pitch, especially against a Boston team that is just 12-25 at home this year and has dropped seven of their last ten games.

Furthermore, the Yankees hold a severe platoon advantage against the left-handed Early. Early has struggled to contain right-handed hitters, allowing a .763 OPS and 10 home runs this season, which plays right into the hands of Paul Goldschmidt, who is hitting .408 with a massive 1.304 OPS and 8 home runs in 76 at-bats against lefties. Even with Ryan McMahon recently sidelined, his replacement, Amed Rosario, adds another useful right-handed bat against left-handed pitching. With Fenway's warm 78°F air and wind blowing out to left, the Yankees' league-leading offense (5.1 runs per game, 119 home runs) is built to exploit Early's fly-ball tendency (0.85 GO/AO) and high contact rates.

The biggest case against New York is their depleted bullpen, with David Bednar and Fernando Cruz highly taxed after throwing on back-to-back days, while Boston's Aroldis Chapman is fully rested. Boston also possesses a superior defense with 36 DRS compared to New York’s unranked unit. However, Schlittler's ability to go deep into games—demonstrated by his previous dominant starts against Boston this season—largely neutralizes this bullpen concern. Boston’s offense averages only 3.9 runs per game and is unlikely to generate enough early traffic against Schlittler to exploit the Yankees' tired relief arms. Trust the Yankees' pitching dominance and potent platoon matchups to secure the road victory.

The pick & result

Published pick: Yankees ML -148
Published odds: -148
Result: Lost
Final score: 3-6

Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.

The read

Injuries noted

Red Sox: [NEW] Jovani Moran (RP) — Elbow (Left): Moran (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. (Jun 25 — 0d ago) [NEW] Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2B) — Forearm (Left): Kiner-Falefa will undergo a CT scan Thursday on his injured left forearm to check for fractures, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. (Jun 25 — 0d ago) [NEW] Roman Anthony (LF) — Finger (Right): Interim manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday that Anthony (finger/wrist) hasn't made any substantive progress in his recovery back in Boston since the Red Sox began their road trip last weekend, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. (Jun 24 — 1d ago) [NEW] Garrett Crochet (Starting Pitcher) — Shoulder (Left): Crochet (shoulder/lat) has not yet been cleared to resume a throwing program following a scheduled re-evaluation Monday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. (Jun 22 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Trevor Story (SS) — Abdomen (Not Specified): Story (abdomen) has begun jogging and swinging off a tee, MLB.com reports. (Jun 20 — 5d ago) [KNOWN] Nick Sogard (3B) — Oblique (Right): Sogard (oblique) told reporters Friday that he plans to start swinging a bat Monday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. (Jun 12 — 12d ago) [NEW] Luis Guerrero (Relief Pitcher) — Not Injury Related (Not Specified): The Rays acquired Guerrero from the Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for Tristan Gray. (Jun 25 — 0d ago) [KNOWN] Johan Oviedo (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Oviedo (elbow) will be reevaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in two weeks to determine his progress, Marcos Grunfeld of ElEmergente.com reports. (May 8 — 48d ago) Yankees: [NEW] Ryan McMahon (3B) — Mouth (Not Specified): The Yankees placed McMahon on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a throat infection. (Jun 24 — 1d ago) [NEW] Ali Sanchez (C) — Personal (Right): Sanchez took X-rays immediately following his early departure from Monday's game which came back negative, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. (Jun 23 — 2d ago) [NEW] Trent Grisham (CF) — Hamstring (Right): Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Grisham has resumed taking part in light on-field agility exercises and is making good progress in his recovery from a moderate right hamstring strain, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. (Jun 22 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Max Fried (SP) — Elbow (Left): Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Fried (elbow) is expected to begin facing hitters by late June or early July, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. (Jun 20 — 5d ago) [KNOWN] Giancarlo Stanton (Designated Hitter) — Calf (Right): The Yankees announced that Stanton (calf) reinjured his calf and will have a slow week of activities, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. (Jun 16 — 9d ago) [KNOWN] Aaron Judge (RF) — Ribs (Right): The Yankees announced Thursday that Judge has a stress fracture of his first rib on his right side and will be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks before being re-evaluated, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. (Jun 5 — 20d ago)

The research

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STARTER FORM

Connelly Early: 5.28 ERA over his last 3 starts
5.28
He is carrying a 5.28 ERA over his last 15.3 innings with a 1.70 WHIP (1.27 season) — the 3.64 season line is doing a lot of work for him right now.

PLATOON EDGE

Paul Goldschmidt (bats R) gets a LHP from the 1st spot
1.304
Paul Goldschmidt's vs. Left line (1.304 OPS, 76 AB) sits well above his .665 mark the other way (116 AB). Tonight's starter Connelly Early throws LHP, the hand he hits best.

HEAT CHECK

Caleb Durbin: 1.046 OPS in Last 15 Days
1.046
The last 15 days sample runs 42 PA: a 1.046 OPS versus .636 for the season, 0.41 above his norm. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.

COOLING OFF

Ben Rice: .780 OPS in L15 — draws LHP Connelly Early
.780
Ben Rice's .780 OPS over the last 15 days (54 PA) trails his .972 season mark, down 0.192. Tonight he draws LHP Connelly Early — his weaker side: a .819 OPS vs LHP across 93 AB.

HR THREAT

Ben Rice
+400
Ben Rice is currently 5th in the American League with 22 home runs, showcasing elite power that translates well to the hitter-friendly environment of Fenway Park. The weather conditions tonight are a major factor, with 85-degree temperatures and a 3 mph wind blowing out toward the Green Monster, which significantly aids fly balls.

BALLPARK

At Fenway Park, Connelly Early pitches to a 4.82 ERA
4.82
Connelly Early starts at Fenway Park tonight, where his ERA is 4.82 over 37.3 innings — 2.64 on a 44.3-inning baseline elsewhere. Hitters bat .269 off him here.

STREAK

BOS have lost 4 straight
L4
4 losses in a row for BOS, a -11 run margin across the slide — they limp in 2-4 over their last 6.

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
PAUL GOLDSCHMIDTTOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
MLBYankees· -103
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 3
Paul Goldschmidt has been an absolute force against left-handed pitching this season, making this total bases line of 1.5 look conservative. He is slashing an incredible .408 AVG with a 1.304 OPS and 8 home runs in only 76 at-bats against southpaws. Tonight, he faces rookie LHP Connelly Early, who has struggled significantly against right-handed hitters, surrendering 10 of his 14 home runs and a .763 OPS to that side of the plate. Goldschmidt's move to the leadoff spot for the Yankees tonight maximizes his volume floor, likely giving him 5 plate appearances to clear this line. The weather context further supports the over, with temperatures at 78 degrees and a 6 mph wind blowing out toward the Green Monster in left field—a perfect setup for a right-handed power hitter to collect extra-base hits. Given his recent form (two games with at least 4 TB in his last five) and the specific platoon mismatch, the over is the clear choice.
Paul Goldschmidt
Total Bases over 1.5
-103 · CASHED · ACTUAL 3
Yankees
Paul Goldschmidt has been an absolute force against left-handed pitching this season, making this total bases line of 1.5 look conservative. He is slashing an incredible .408 AVG with a 1.304 OPS and 8 home runs in only 76 at-bats against southpaws.
Tonight, he faces rookie LHP Connelly Early, who has struggled significantly against right-handed hitters, surrendering 10 of his 14 home runs and a .763 OPS to that side of the plate. Goldschmidt's move to the leadoff spot for the Yankees tonight maximizes his volume floor, likely giving him 5 plate appearances to clear this line.
The weather context further supports the over, with temperatures at 78 degrees and a 6 mph wind blowing out toward the Green Monster in left field—a perfect setup for a right-handed power hitter to collect extra-base hits. Given his recent form (two games with at least 4 TB in his last five) and the specific platoon mismatch, the over is the clear choice.
GARY'S PICK
WILLSON CONTRERASH+R+RBI UNDER 1.5
MLBRed Sox· -115
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 1
While Willson Contreras is arguably Boston's most dangerous hitter, he faces the most difficult matchup in the American League tonight in Cam Schlittler. Schlittler, the Cy Young frontrunner, is essentially a 'no-go' zone for right-handed batters, holding them to a microscopic .175 batting average and a .474 OPS. Schlittler’s elite 0.89 WHIP and high-velocity arsenal (97.7 mph fastball) mean base-runners are rare, which severely caps Contreras’s ability to generate Runs or RBIs. Furthermore, the hitters batting ahead of Contreras (Yoshida, Rafaela, Abreu) face a pitcher who suppresses both sides of the plate, likely leaving Contreras with empty bases for most of his plate appearances. Coming off two hitless games where he looked out of sync, asking Contreras to record two combined hits, runs, or RBIs against a pitcher of Schlittler's caliber is a tall order. The under provides excellent value against a dominant starter who rarely allows righties to reach base, let alone drive in runs.
Willson Contreras
H+R+RBI under 1.5
-115 · CASHED · ACTUAL 1
Red Sox
While Willson Contreras is arguably Boston's most dangerous hitter, he faces the most difficult matchup in the American League tonight in Cam Schlittler. Schlittler, the Cy Young frontrunner, is essentially a 'no-go' zone for right-handed batters, holding them to a microscopic .175 batting average and a .474 OPS.
Schlittler’s elite 0.89 WHIP and high-velocity arsenal (97.7 mph fastball) mean base-runners are rare, which severely caps Contreras’s ability to generate Runs or RBIs. Furthermore, the hitters batting ahead of Contreras (Yoshida, Rafaela, Abreu) face a pitcher who suppresses both sides of the plate, likely leaving Contreras with empty bases for most of his plate appearances.
Coming off two hitless games where he looked out of sync, asking Contreras to record two combined hits, runs, or RBIs against a pitcher of Schlittler's caliber is a tall order. The under provides excellent value against a dominant starter who rarely allows righties to reach base, let alone drive in runs.
THE LONG SHOT
BEN RICEHR OVER 0.5
MLBYankees· +400
LOST · ACTUAL 0
Ben Rice is currently 5th in the American League with 22 home runs, showcasing elite power that translates well to the hitter-friendly environment of Fenway Park. The weather conditions tonight are a major factor, with 85-degree temperatures and a 3 mph wind blowing out toward the Green Monster, which significantly aids fly balls. Rice faces lefty Connelly Early, who is a fly-ball pitcher (0.84 GO/AO), increasing the likelihood of high-launch angle contact. While Rice has a platoon split (17 HR vs RHP, 5 HR vs LHP), his overall home run rate of one every 12.5 at-bats makes a +400 price (20% implied) an excellent value play. In a 4 or 5 at-bat game, his statistical likelihood of clearing the fence against a pitcher who has struggled at home (6.75 ERA) is high enough to justify the over.
Ben Rice
HR over 0.5
+400 · LOST · ACTUAL 0
Yankees
Ben Rice is currently 5th in the American League with 22 home runs, showcasing elite power that translates well to the hitter-friendly environment of Fenway Park. The weather conditions tonight are a major factor, with 85-degree temperatures and a 3 mph wind blowing out toward the Green Monster, which significantly aids fly balls.
Rice faces lefty Connelly Early, who is a fly-ball pitcher (0.84 GO/AO), increasing the likelihood of high-launch angle contact. While Rice has a platoon split (17 HR vs RHP, 5 HR vs LHP), his overall home run rate of one every 12.5 at-bats makes a +400 price (20% implied) an excellent value play.
In a 4 or 5 at-bat game, his statistical likelihood of clearing the fence against a pitcher who has struggled at home (6.75 ERA) is high enough to justify the over.

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