Cleveland @ Chicago Picks & Props

Justin Steele will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Steven Kwan in today's matchup. Out of every team on the slate today, the 2nd-strongest infield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs. Steven Kwan will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup. Steven Kwan's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off of late; his 85.4-mph seasonal average has fallen off to 83-mph over the past 7 days. Steven Kwan's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has fallen off lately, decreasing from 46.7% on the season to 29.4% in the past week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Will Brennan in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Wrigley Field as the 10th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB BABIP. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Will Brennan can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 82nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Ian Happ is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Wrigley Field as the 10th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB BABIP. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Freeman in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Tyler Freeman is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 85% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this year. Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 4th-shallowest LF fences in Major League Baseball are found in Wrigley Field. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Wrigley Field as the 10th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB BABIP. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°. Cody Bellinger will have the handedness advantage over Cal Quantrill in today's matchup. Cody Bellinger will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Mike Tauchman is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Wrigley Field as the 10th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB BABIP. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°. Mike Tauchman will have the handedness advantage over Cal Quantrill in today's game.

Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 4th-shallowest LF fences in Major League Baseball are found in Wrigley Field. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°. Yan Gomes will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 91st percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Dansby Swanson is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 4th-shallowest LF fences in Major League Baseball are found in Wrigley Field. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Jose Ramirez ranks as the 19th-best batter in MLB. Jose Ramirez is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this game. Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Arias in the 91st percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°. Gabriel Arias will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Steele in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Madrigal in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Nick Madrigal will hold that advantage today.

Andres Gimenez's batting average talent is projected to be in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andres Gimenez is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Wrigley Field as the 10th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB BABIP. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Myles Straw in the 88th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°. Myles Straw will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Steele in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christopher Morel in the 77th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Christopher Morel is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 59% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this year. Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Bell in the 89th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Josh Bell is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 4th-shallowest LF fences in Major League Baseball are found in Wrigley Field. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output.

Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 4th-shallowest LF fences in Major League Baseball are found in Wrigley Field. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 3rd-hottest weather of all games today at 85°. David Fry will have the handedness advantage over Justin Steele in today's matchup.

Wrigley Field projects as the #10 park in MLB for right-handed BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 4th-shallowest LF fences in Major League Baseball are found in Wrigley Field. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 5th-hottest weather of all games today at 85°. Cam Gallagher will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Steele in today's matchup.

Amed Rosario has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Nico Hoerner has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Bo Naylor has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Trey Mancini has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.