MLB · Sat, Jul 11 · 2:10 PM

Athletics at White Sox

O/U 3.5 · RL White Sox -1.5 · Rate Field

GARY'S PICK

MLBvs Athletics· -124

Under a brilliant Saturday afternoon sky at Rate Field, the first-place Chicago White Sox look to extend their division lead and keep the pressure on in the AL Central as they host an Oakland Athletics squad searching for answers. The White Sox enter today sitting at 48-45, and they have been absolute powerhouses at home with an elite 29-17 record. On the other hand, the Athletics are in the midst of a structural tailspin at 41-53, carrying a seven-game losing streak and a dismal 1-9 record in their last ten games. What makes this spot particularly brutal for Oakland is the sheer freshness of their lineup's collapse. Within the last forty-eight hours, the Athletics have lost two of their core offensive contributors to the injured list: Zack Gelof and Nick Kurtz. Subtracting these fresh absences leaves the Athletics completely depleted of the power that kept them competitive, forcing them to rely on depth that is simply outclassed here. On the mound, Bryan Hudson takes the hill for Chicago carrying a sparkling 2.25 ERA and an elite 1.16 ERA in his home starts. While his 3.56 xERA suggests he has danced around some danger, he faces an Oakland order with almost no teeth left outside of Shea Langeliers. Meanwhile, Oakland starter Gage Jump faces a massive uphill battle. Jump has really struggled in day starts this year, pitching to a mediocre 4.82 ERA. He is going to have a very difficult time navigating a healthy, dangerous White Sox order that features Miguel Vargas (who boasts a monstrous 1.024 OPS against left-handed pitchers and has crushed fastballs with a .430 xwOBA) and Randal Grichuk (sporting a .907 OPS against lefties). Chicago also welcomed back slugger Munetaka Murakami, who returned to action carrying 20 home runs and a .931 OPS, providing immediate protection and elite length to this lineup. The bullpen disparity tonight is the final nail. After yesterday's 14-1 blowout, Oakland was forced to burn through 6.2 innings of relief work to get through the game. Their bullpen enters today heavily taxed and highly vulnerable. Chicago, conversely, coasted through the blowout and has its high-leverage arms completely rested and ready to secure the late innings. Getting the hot home team in a division race at -124 against a severely compromised opponent that is running on empty in the bullpen and missing multiple key bats to fresh injuries is an absolute gift. The price is far too cheap for the reality on the field today.

On the mound, Bryan Hudson takes the hill for Chicago carrying a sparkling 2.25 ERA and an elite 1.16 ERA in his home starts. While his 3.56 xERA suggests he has danced around some danger, he faces an Oakland order with almost no teeth left outside of Shea Langeliers. Meanwhile, Oakland starter Gage Jump faces a massive uphill battle. Jump has really struggled in day starts this year, pitching to a mediocre 4.82 ERA. He is going to have a very difficult time navigating a healthy, dangerous White Sox order that features Miguel Vargas (who boasts a monstrous 1.024 OPS against left-handed pitchers and has crushed fastballs with a .430 xwOBA) and Randal Grichuk (sporting a .907 OPS against lefties). Chicago also welcomed back slugger Munetaka Murakami, who returned to action carrying 20 home runs and a .931 OPS, providing immediate protection and elite length to this lineup.

The bullpen disparity tonight is the final nail. After yesterday's 14-1 blowout, Oakland was forced to burn through 6.2 innings of relief work to get through the game. Their bullpen enters today heavily taxed and highly vulnerable. Chicago, conversely, coasted through the blowout and has its high-leverage arms completely rested and ready to secure the late innings. Getting the hot home team in a division race at -124 against a severely compromised opponent that is running on empty in the bullpen and missing multiple key bats to fresh injuries is an absolute gift. The price is far too cheap for the reality on the field today.

The pick & result

Published pick: White Sox ML -124
Published odds: -124
Result: Won
Final score: 0-1

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

White Sox: [KNOWN] Everson Pereira (RF) — Concussion (Not Specified): Pereira (concussion) is making progress in his recovery but is still experiencing concussion symptoms, MLB.com reports. (Jul 1 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Tyler Gilbert (RP) — Shoulder (Left): The White Sox placed Gilbert on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left shoulder impingement. (Jun 10 — 30d ago) [KNOWN] Austin Hays (LF) — Calf (Left): Hays has been pulled off his rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte due to a recurrence of left calf soreness, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. (Jun 9 — 31d ago) [KNOWN] Jordan Leasure (RP) — Forearm (Right): Leasure (forearm) said Friday that he will be shut down from throwing for four weeks, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports. (May 30 — 42d ago) [KNOWN] Mike Vasil (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): The White Sox transferred Vasil (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. (May 8 — 64d ago) [KNOWN] Tanner Murray (2B) — Shoulder (Left): The White Sox transferred Murray (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Monday. (May 8 — 64d ago) [KNOWN] Brooks Baldwin (Second Baseman) — Elbow (Right): The White Sox transferred Baldwin (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. (May 8 — 64d ago) [NEW] Trevor Richards (RP) — Personal (Not Specified): The White Sox placed Richards on the bereavement/family medical emergency list Thursday. (Jul 9 — 2d ago) Athletics: [KNOWN] Brent Rooker (DH) — Knee (Left): Rooker will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports. (Jul 1 — 9d ago) [KNOWN] Denzel Clarke (Center Fielder) — Hamstring (Left): Clarke (hamstring) has started to play catch and has also begun a swinging progression, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. (Jun 23 — 17d ago) [KNOWN] Luis Severino (SP) — Shoulder (Right): The Athletics transferred Severino (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday. (Jun 21 — 19d ago) [KNOWN] Brooks Kriske (RP) — Shoulder (Right): Kriske (shoulder) began a throwing progression Thursday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 16 — 25d ago) [NEW] Zack Gelof (3B) — Knee (Right): Gelof exited Thursday's contest against the Tigers in the third inning with a right knee injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. (Jul 10 — 0d ago) [NEW] Nick Kurtz (1B) — Thumb (Right): The Athletics placed Kurtz on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Friday, with a right thumb capsule sprain. (Jul 11 — 0d ago)

The research

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STARTER FORM

Gage Jump: 7.11 ERA over his last 3 starts
7.11
He is carrying a 7.11 ERA over his last 12.7 innings with a 2.05 WHIP (1.30 season) — the 3.77 season line is doing a lot of work for him right now.

PLATOON EDGE

Randal Grichuk (bats R) gets a LHP from the 1st spot
.907
Randal Grichuk's vs. Left line (.907 OPS, 85 AB) sits well above his .600 mark the other way (48 AB). Tonight's starter Gage Jump throws LHP, the hand he hits best.
Shea Langeliers (bats R) draws Bryan Hudson (LHP), batting 3rd
1.016
Shea Langeliers carries a 1.016 OPS vs. Left (100 AB) against .725 the other way (242 AB), and faces LHP Bryan Hudson from the 3rd spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.
Miguel Vargas (bats R) draws Gage Jump (LHP), batting 3rd
1.024
Miguel Vargas carries a 1.024 OPS vs. Left (98 AB) against .782 the other way (237 AB), and faces LHP Gage Jump from the 3rd spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.

HEAT CHECK

Miguel Vargas: 1.010 OPS in Last 15 Days
1.010
Over the last 15 days (52 PA) he is at a 1.010 OPS, up 0.157 on his .853 season mark. He has 21 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.

COOLING OFF

Henry Bolte: .420 OPS in L15 — draws LHP Bryan Hudson
.420
Henry Bolte's .420 OPS over the last 15 days (48 PA) trails his .713 season mark, down 0.293. Tonight he draws LHP Bryan Hudson — his stronger side: a .792 OPS vs LHP across 61 AB.
Randal Grichuk: .318 OPS in L15 — draws LHP Gage Jump
.318
Randal Grichuk's .318 OPS over the last 15 days (22 PA) trails his .797 season mark, down 0.479. Tonight he draws LHP Gage Jump — his stronger side: a .907 OPS vs LHP across 85 AB.

RUNNING GAME

Chicago White Sox like to run — Shea Langeliers (36% caught) is the wrong catcher to test
36% CS
Chicago White Sox attempt 0.9 steals a game, but Shea Langeliers has cut down 16 of 45 runners (36%). Someone is getting thrown out tonight.

SITUATIONAL

16.7 bullpen innings in 3 games for OAK
16.7
Relievers have absorbed 16.7 innings over the last 3 games (Jack Perkins (3) and Aaron Civale (2.3) the heaviest). CHW's pen has thrown 10.7 over the same span.

REGRESSION

Randal Grichuk: .248 AVG vs .294 xBA
.294
Randal Grichuk's .248 average comes against a .294 expected (xBA) on 140 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .338 against a .367 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.
Bryan Hudson: 2.25 ERA vs 3.57 xERA
3.57
Bryan Hudson carries a 2.25 ERA against a 3.57 expected ERA (1.32 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .255 off him vs a .238 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
MIGUEL VARGASTOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
MLBWhite Sox· +105
LOST · ACTUAL 0
Miguel Vargas is one of the premier left-handed specialists in the American League, boasting a massive 1.024 OPS and .286 average against southpaws this year. He draws an ideal matchup against Oakland’s Gage Jump, who has hit a wall recently, allowing 10 earned runs and four homers across his last two starts (7.2 innings). While Jump has held righties to a .237 average on the season, his recent command issues and a 5.6% barrel rate allowed suggest he is struggling to miss bats. With 21 home runs on the season and a hitting environment in Chicago that includes a 1.04 park factor and 79-degree temperatures with wind blowing out, Vargas has the power to clear this line with a single extra-base hit. Despite a cold L10, the platoon advantage here is too significant to ignore against a reeling starter.
Miguel Vargas
Total Bases over 1.5
+105 · LOST · ACTUAL 0
White Sox
Miguel Vargas is one of the premier left-handed specialists in the American League, boasting a massive 1.024 OPS and .286 average against southpaws this year. He draws an ideal matchup against Oakland’s Gage Jump, who has hit a wall recently, allowing 10 earned runs and four homers across his last two starts (7.2 innings).
While Jump has held righties to a .237 average on the season, his recent command issues and a 5.6% barrel rate allowed suggest he is struggling to miss bats. With 21 home runs on the season and a hitting environment in Chicago that includes a 1.04 park factor and 79-degree temperatures with wind blowing out, Vargas has the power to clear this line with a single extra-base hit.
Despite a cold L10, the platoon advantage here is too significant to ignore against a reeling starter.

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