Chicago @ New York picks

While both teams are strong, the New York Yankees offense is on another level. The Yankees outrank the Cubs in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS and home runs. Not only does New York possess the stronger lineup, but it also boasts left-hander Max Fried taking the mound. Fried remains in the conversation for the AL Cy Young Award, sporting an 11-2 record with a 2.27 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. Back the Bronx Bombers to secure another win on home field. 

Kyle Tucker projects as the 9th-best batter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Kyle Tucker will probably have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the New York Yankees only has 1 same-handed RP.. Kyle Tucker pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.9% — 88th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 87th percentile when estimating his home run ability.. Pete Crow-Armstrong is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Pete Crow-Armstrong is likely to have the upper hand against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the New York Yankees has just 1 same-handed RP.. Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls many of his flyballs (35.8% — 91st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trent Grisham in the 96th percentile when it comes to his home run skill.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Trent Grisham will hold that advantage in today's game.. Trent Grisham has averaged 28.8 long-balls per 600 plate appearances this year, placing in the 84th percentile for power.

When it comes to his home run ability, Jazz Chisholm Jr. ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Jazz Chisholm Jr. pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35% — 89th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Aaron Judge projects as the best hitter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Aaron Judge is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Aaron Judge will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Matthew Boyd today.. Aaron Judge will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 9th-best batter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Kyle Tucker will probably have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the New York Yankees only has 1 same-handed RP.. Kyle Tucker pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.9% — 88th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 9th-best batter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Kyle Tucker will probably have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the New York Yankees only has 1 same-handed RP.. Kyle Tucker pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.9% — 88th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 87th percentile when estimating his home run ability.. Pete Crow-Armstrong is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Pete Crow-Armstrong is likely to have the upper hand against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the New York Yankees has just 1 same-handed RP.. Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls many of his flyballs (35.8% — 91st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences today.

Seiya Suzuki projects as the 19th-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Seiya Suzuki will hold the platoon advantage against Max Fried in today's game.. Extreme flyball hitters like Seiya Suzuki tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Max Fried.

Aaron Judge projects as the best hitter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Aaron Judge is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Yankee Stadium is the 7th-lowest among all major league baseball stadiums.. Aaron Judge will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Matthew Boyd today.. Aaron Judge will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.