Toronto @ Chicago Picks & Props

The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 19.6-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for pitchers. In today's matchup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is at a disadvantage facing the league's 6th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 33.8% rate (75th percentile). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup. Compared to his seasonal figure of 7.1°, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has produced a noticeably lower launch angle (2.6°) over the past two weeks.

Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Addison Barger is likely to have the upper hand against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs only has 1 same-handed RP. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest out of all the teams playing today. Addison Barger's launch angle of late (27.5° in the past two weeks' worth of games) is considerably better than his 11.7° seasonal mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Horwitz in the 81st percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Spencer Horwitz is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Spencer Horwitz stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the plate, Ian Happ will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Bowden Francis today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joey Loperfido in the 91st percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Joey Loperfido is apt to have an edge against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs has just 1 same-handed RP. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest out of all the teams playing today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects George Springer in the 89th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. George Springer is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Nico Hoerner is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Nico Hoerner will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Michael Busch is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Batting from the opposite that Bowden Francis throws from, Michael Busch will have an edge today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Michael Busch will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 86th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Dansby Swanson will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Daulton Varsho is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Daulton Varsho will probably have the upper hand against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs has just 1 same-handed RP. There has been a significant improvement in Daulton Varsho's launch angle from last season's 20.3° to 25.8° this season.

Isaac Paredes is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Isaac Paredes pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (45.9% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Isaac Paredes will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Ernie Clement's batting average ability is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ernie Clement has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (87% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 84th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Hitting from the opposite that Bowden Francis throws from, Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the upper hand in today's game. Pete Crow-Armstrong will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Miguel Amaya will hold that advantage today. Miguel Amaya has made big strides with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 3.8% seasonal rate to 11.1% over the past week. Miguel Amaya has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity on flyballs in recent games; just compare his 98.1-mph average in the last week to his seasonal mark of 91.3-mph.

Alejandro Kirk's batting average skill is projected to be in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Alejandro Kirk is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 78% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Hitting from the opposite that Shota Imanaga throws from, Alejandro Kirk will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Seiya Suzuki is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Cody Bellinger ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Cody Bellinger is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Cody Bellinger will have the handedness advantage against Bowden Francis in today's game.

Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Brian Serven will hold the platoon advantage over Shota Imanaga today. The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest out of all the teams playing today.

Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Patrick Wisdom pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.9% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Patrick Wisdom will hold that advantage in today's game. There has been a significant improvement in Patrick Wisdom's launch angle from last year's 21.5° to 27.7° this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Davis Schneider in the 81st percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 3rd-most humidity of all games on the slate today at 75%. Davis Schneider will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Shota Imanaga today. Davis Schneider pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.3% — 82nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.