Tampa Bay @ Chicago Picks & Props

Josh Lowe's BABIP ability is projected in the 93rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Josh Lowe is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Josh Lowe has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.7%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.

Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. In terms of plate discipline, Richie Palacios's ability is quite good, putting up a 1.47 K/BB rate since the start of last season while ranking in in the 94th percentile.

Everson Pereira's BABIP talent is projected in the 84th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions among all parks. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Everson Pereira will have an edge today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chandler Simpson as the 15th-best batter in baseball as it relates to his batting average ability. Chandler Simpson is projected to hit 1st in the lineup today. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Chandler Simpson has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Brandon Lowe ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brandon Lowe is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Brandon Lowe has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs in recent games; just compare his 101-mph average in the past two weeks' worth of games to his seasonal average of 94.6-mph.

When assessing his batting average skill, Yandy Diaz is projected as the 8th-best hitter in the majors by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yandy Diaz is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Yandy Diaz will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Matthew Boyd in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions among all parks. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Dansby Swanson will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Mangum in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Jake Mangum is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Jake Mangum's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased lately, going from 38.4% on the season to 63% in the last two weeks' worth of games.

Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Batting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Nick Fortes will have the upper hand today. Nick Fortes pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35% — 88th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences today. Nick Fortes has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 87.5-mph average to last season's 84.1-mph mark.

Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. The switch-hitting Willi Castro will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Shane Baz. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Willi Castro will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.254) provides evidence that Willi Castro has suffered from bad luck this year with his .230 actual batting average.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Junior Caminero ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Junior Caminero is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Junior Caminero will have an advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carson Williams in the 91st percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Carson Williams will have the upper hand in today's game. Carson Williams pulls many of his flyballs (33.4% — 79th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the plate, Ian Happ will get to bat from his good side against Shane Baz in this game.

Carson Kelly is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this game. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions among all parks. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Carson Kelly will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christopher Morel in the 82nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Christopher Morel is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Christopher Morel will have an edge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner as the 13th-best hitter in the majors when estimating his batting average ability. Nico Hoerner is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 82% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Nico Hoerner will hold that advantage today.

Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions among all parks. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Matt Shaw will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Matt Shaw has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 84.5-mph to 87.4-mph in the past 14 days.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Michael Busch ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Michael Busch is penciled in 1st in the batting order today. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Shane Baz throws from, Michael Busch will have an advantage in today's game.

Moises Ballesteros's batting average ability is projected to be in the 76th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate. Batting from the opposite that Shane Baz throws from, Moises Ballesteros will have the upper hand in today's game. The Tampa Bay Rays have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Moises Ballesteros can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

Seiya Suzuki projects as the 17th-best batter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Wrigley Field has the 6th-shallowest left field dimensions among all parks. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report calls for for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions on the slate.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.