Saturday - 7/27/2024
Have you noticed that I often say so-and-so should handle COL today? COL just isn't having the best of seasons. The same goes for CWS. CWS and SEA just can't generate any hits. In fact, CWS is 0-10 for the last 10 games.
Conversely, BAL, CLE, PHI, LAD, and NYY lead the league.
Look for SF to handle COL today.
Friday - 7/26/2024
SF should handle COL today.
Thursday - 7/25/2024
The best games today may be between ATL and NYM. ATL has been in a bit of a slump the past 10 games (3-7), while NYM is 7-3. Chris Sale, who is 13-3, is pitching for ATL.
Wednesday - 7/24/2024
Bobby Witt (KC) is pulling ahead of the pack with 138 H. It's pretty amazing. Steven Kwan, who has 101 H, has an incredible .316 H-PA and a .401 OBP.
Tuesday - 7/23/2024
BOS should do well against COL today. Even though BOS has only a .280 PCT on away games, Ty Blach (COL) has 1.37 Hits per Inning.
Monday - 7/22/2024
NYM and BOS should handle MIA and COL today.
Sunday - 7/21/2024
The All Star break is over, so let's see who the best teams are. PHI has the best record at 62-36. They have won .633 games, with an amazing .698 at home and .556 on the road. Next is BAL at 60-38. BAL winning percentage is .612. Their home percentage is .577, and they are winning .652 on the road.
The AL East is the toughest division this season with 265 W and 226 L.
Bobby Witt (KC) has the most hits at 131. Aaron Judge (NYY) has the most HR with 34 and 86 RBIs. Elly De La Cruz (CIN) has an amazing 47 SB.
SD, HOU, PHI, BAL, and LAD have the most hits, while NYY, BAL, LAD, ARI, and PHI have scored the most runs.
Chris Sale (ATL) has the best record at 13-3 on the pitching side. For those who have pitched more than 100 innings, Ronel Blanco (HOU) has .59 Hits per Inning. Luis Gil has .61 Hits per Inning.
From a team pitching perspective, the best teams are SEA, CLE, NYY, TEX, and ATL. They have the fewest hits. From a bullpen perspective, CLE's right-handers are 24-8, and MIL's left-handers are 14-3. From a starter perspective, NYY, PHI, and SEA have the lowest H per Inning for right-handers. (I still find it interesting that BOS, MIN, and SD don't have any left-hander starters in their rotation.) CWS and DET lead the league with the lowest H per Inning for lefties. (Remember that the innings pitched for lefties for these teams are about 25% of the righties.)
For today's matchups, you have to go with SF over COL.
