New York @ Toronto picks

The Blue Jays are home underdogs because Carlos Rodon and his 2.92 ERA is toeing the rubber. The lefty is excellent, but he does give up hard contact, which is exactly what Toronto's lineup delivers vs. lefties. The Jays rank fifth in wRC+ vs. LHP this season as Vlad Guerrero, Alejandro Kirk, George Springer, and especially Ernie Clement (!) own southpaws. Max Scherzer is a wild card, but we all know his ceiling, too. 

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the best batter in Major League Baseball when estimating his batting average ability.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game.. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre.. Batting from the opposite that Carlos Rodon throws from, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 79th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects George Springer in the 92nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. George Springer is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game.. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre.. In the majors, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.. George Springer will hold the platoon advantage against Carlos Rodon in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Addison Barger in the 79th percentile when estimating his home run skill.. Addison Barger is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Rogers Centre as the 3rd-best field in the game for left-handed home runs.. In the majors, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.. The New York Yankees have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Addison Barger stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Aaron Judge ranks as the best hitter in baseball.. Aaron Judge is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre.. Aaron Judge hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 83rd percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.. Aaron Judge has made sizeable gains with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 25.6% seasonal rate to 31.3% over the past 14 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the 95th percentile when it comes to his home run skill.. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Rogers Centre as the 3rd-best field in the game for left-handed home runs.. In the majors, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.. Jazz Chisholm Jr. will hold the platoon advantage over Max Scherzer in today's game.

When assessing his home run talent, Trent Grisham ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Trent Grisham is penciled in 1st in the lineup today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Rogers Centre as the 3rd-best field in the game for left-handed home runs.. Hitting from the opposite that Max Scherzer throws from, Trent Grisham will have an edge today.. Trent Grisham hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 83rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 84th percentile when assessing his batting average talent.. Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Rogers Centre as the 3rd-best field in the game for left-handed home runs.. In the majors, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.. Cody Bellinger will have the handedness advantage over Max Scherzer today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ben Rice in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.. Ben Rice is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Rogers Centre as the 3rd-best field in the game for left-handed home runs.. In the majors, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.. Ben Rice will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Max Scherzer in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Giancarlo Stanton as MLB's 5th-best home run hitter.. Giancarlo Stanton is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre.. In the majors, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.. There has been a significant improvement in Giancarlo Stanton's launch angle from last year's 14.3° to 24° this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.. Alejandro Kirk is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre.. In the majors, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.. Hitting from the opposite that Carlos Rodon throws from, Alejandro Kirk will have an edge in today's matchup.