San Diego @ Chicago Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan O'Hearn in the 91st percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Ryan O'Hearn has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Ryan O'Hearn's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved from last year to this one, going from 40.8% to 47.3%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Jackson Merrill is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jackson Merrill has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Matt Shaw pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.9% — 76th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Matt Shaw will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Matt Shaw has made significant gains with his Barrel% recently, upping his 6.9% seasonal rate to 13.6% in the last 14 days.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jake Cronenworth has seen a big gain in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 95.8-mph average over the last 7 days to his seasonal 88.4-mph mark. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Jake Cronenworth's 25% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 15%.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). In Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 4th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Dansby Swanson will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Gavin Sheets has experienced some negative variance in regards to his wOBA this year; his .323 rate is significantly deflated relative to his .340 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Ian Happ is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The switch-hitting Ian Happ will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Dylan Cease.

Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 8th-best batter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. In Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 4th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

In Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 4th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Andrew Kittredge will hold the platoon advantage over Freddy Fermin in today's matchup. Freddy Fermin has seen a big increase in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 92-mph average over the past 14 days to his seasonal 89.1-mph mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 95th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Xander Bogaerts is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. In Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 4th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Manny Machado ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. In Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 4th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Arraez as the 3rd-best batter in the game when estimating his batting average talent. Luis Arraez is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Luis Arraez has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.9%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 10th-best hitter in the majors. Kyle Tucker is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Kyle Tucker will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner as the 14th-best batter in baseball when estimating his batting average ability. Nico Hoerner is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 74% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. In Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 4th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Michael Busch ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Michael Busch is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Michael Busch will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Seiya Suzuki ranks as the 18th-best batter in MLB. Seiya Suzuki is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. In Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 4th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

In Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field's LF fences are the 4th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Carson Kelly will hold that advantage today. By putting up a 1.76 K/BB rate this year, Carson Kelly has demonstrated impressive plate discipline, ranking in the 79th percentile.

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