Minnesota @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Chris Taylor's BABIP talent is projected in the 86th percentile by THE BAT X assessment. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for RHB BABIP, per THE BAT projection system. In the majors, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Chris Taylor will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

Dodger Stadium grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for RHB BABIP, per THE BAT projection system. In the majors, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Trayce Thompson will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Trayce Thompson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better from last season to this one, going from 19.2% to 30.8%.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Mookie Betts ranks in the 96th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Mookie Betts is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for RHB BABIP, per THE BAT projection system. In the majors, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

Freddie Freeman has gone under 1.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

THE BAT X projects Miguel Vargas in the 86th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for RHB BABIP, per THE BAT projection system. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Miguel Vargas hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 78th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Miguel Vargas will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

THE BAT X projects Donovan Solano in the 89th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Donovan Solano is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for RHB BABIP, per THE BAT projection system. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Donovan Solano hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jorge Polanco ranks in the 87th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Jorge Polanco is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Jorge Polanco has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 95.2-mph average to last season's 92.7-mph EV.

When assessing his BABIP capskill, Trevor Larnach is projected in the 83rd percentile by THE BAT X. Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. In the majors, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Trevor Larnach will hold the platoon advantage over Dustin May in today's game.

Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. In the majors, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. In the past week, Willi Castro has remarkably improved his Barrel% by elevating his seasonal rate from 8.3% to 25%. Willi Castro has experienced some negative variance in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .238 mark is quite a bit lower than his .268 Expected Batting Average (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

Projected by THE BAT X, Max Muncy is expected to be the 17th-best batter in MLB. Max Muncy is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Max Muncy will have the handedness advantage against Sonny Gray in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Carlos Correa ranks in the 94th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Carlos Correa is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for RHB BABIP, per THE BAT projection system. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Carlos Correa hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 89th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

THE BAT X projects Alex Kirilloff in the 90th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Alex Kirilloff is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. In the majors, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

Dodger Stadium grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for RHB BABIP, per THE BAT projection system. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. This year, Christian Vazquez has improved his ability to hit the ball with a launch angle that optimizes his base hit (between -4° and 26°). His success rate has risen from 47% to 53.6% compared to last year. Christian Vazquez has had some very poor luck with his wOBA this year; his .274 mark is a fair amount lower than his .298 Expected wOBA (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data). Christian Vazquez has posted a .272 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, ranking in the 82nd percentile (according to THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

When assessing David Peralta's batting average captalent, THE BAT X places him in the 79th percentile. Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. David Peralta will hold the platoon advantage over Sonny Gray today. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so David Peralta has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. James Outman will have the handedness advantage over Sonny Gray today. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so James Outman has a strong chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. James Outman will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

THE BAT X projects Byron Buxton in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. Dodger Stadium grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for RHB BABIP, per THE BAT projection system. In the majors, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters.

Dodger Stadium grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for RHB BABIP, per THE BAT projection system. In the majors, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Comparing his seasonal average exit velocity of 90.7 mph to a recent 14-day average of 95.5 mph, Kyle Farmer has shown a notable increase. Kyle Farmer's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased recently, increasing from 50% on the season to 57.9% in the last 14 days.

This year, Joey Gallo has mainly batted in the back-half of the order (72% of the time), however, it's expected that he will bat 1st on the lineup card for this game. Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Joey Gallo will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dustin May in today's matchup. Joey Gallo has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 101.9-mph average to last year's 97.9-mph average.

Jason Heyward is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Jason Heyward will hold the platoon advantage over Sonny Gray in today's game. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jason Heyward has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

THE BAT X projects Nick Gordon in the 85th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Via THE BAT projection system, Dodger Stadium ranks as the 6nd venue in Major League Baseball for left-handed BABIP. In the majors, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 9th-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-strongest of the day for batters. Nick Gordon will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dustin May today.

Michael A. Taylor has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

J.D. Martinez has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.