Houston @ Cleveland Picks & Props

Steven Kwan's footspeed has decreased this season. His 28.07 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 27.09 ft/sec now.

Jeremy Pena's batting average talent is projected to be in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jeremy Pena is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. The 3rd-shallowest LF dimensions among all stadiums are found in Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Altuve in the 93rd percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Jose Altuve is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yainer Diaz as the 18th-best batter in the majors when estimating his batting average ability. Yainer Diaz is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zachary Dezenzo in the 90th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Zachary Dezenzo is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. The 3rd-shallowest LF dimensions among all stadiums are found in Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. The 3rd-shallowest LF dimensions among all stadiums are found in Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Grae Kessinger's speed has improved this season. His 26.53 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 27.29 ft/sec now.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 11th-best batter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Victor Caratini has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (83% of the time), but he is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Sporting a .328 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) this year, Victor Caratini has performed in the 78th percentile.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. The 3rd-shallowest LF dimensions among all stadiums are found in Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Over the last 7 days, Jake Meyers's 33.3% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 19.9%.

The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jason Heyward will have the handedness advantage against Ben Lively today... and even better, Lively has a large platoon split. Jason Heyward pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.5% — 95th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lane Thomas in the 79th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Lane Thomas is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mauricio Dubon in the 85th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Mauricio Dubon has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Jon Singleton has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (59% of the time), but he is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jon Singleton will hold the platoon advantage over Ben Lively in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Lively has a large platoon split.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andres Gimenez in the 87th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Justin Verlander throws from, Andres Gimenez will have an edge in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Alex Bregman is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jhonkensy Noel pulls many of his flyballs (36.6% — 93rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 3rd-shallowest LF fences today. Among every team on the slate today, the worst infield defense belongs to the Houston Astros.

Will Brennan's batting average talent is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Will Brennan is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 55% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Ramirez in the 96th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Jose Ramirez is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game. The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Bo Naylor will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Verlander today. Among every team on the slate today, the worst infield defense belongs to the Houston Astros.

Kyle Manzardo has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (81% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Kyle Manzardo will hold the platoon advantage over Justin Verlander today.

The #5 field in the game for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. The weather report forecasts the 5th-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Among every team on the slate today, the worst infield defense belongs to the Houston Astros. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Brayan Rocchio will hold that advantage in today's matchup.