LyDia daily card
MLB Picks | Sunday, July 26, 2026
One authoritative page for every official pick, research setup, and pass. Each decision includes the model probability, matchup evidence, risk, and author.
GAMES
15
OFFICIAL PICKS
12
across all markets
VALUE WATCH
0
WATCHLIST
2
PASSES
13
Updated Jul 26, 11:32 AM EDT. Official picks are published before grading.
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Colorado Rockies @ Milwaukee Brewers
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Jacob Misiorowski Over 8.5 +100
- LyDia side
- Milwaukee Brewers Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 8.1/10
- Model probability
- 77.3%
- Market probability
- 74.8%
- Model vs market
- +2.5%
- Current price
- -335
- Pitcher edge
- Milwaukee Brewers by 49 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (Milwaukee Brewers 4.8/10, Colorado Rockies 5.7/10).
Why LyDia made this decisionMilwaukee Brewers is worth monitoring, but it does not clear every requirement for an official pick. LyDia projects 77.3% win probability, the market is at 74.8%, and the setup carries a 8.1/10 Lab Rating. Milwaukee Brewers has the stronger starting pitcher matchup by 49 rating points. No meaningful bullpen risk edge — both pens come in comparable (Milwaukee Brewers 3.8/10, Colorado Rockies 5.3/10).
Risk noteNo model can see every live lineup, injury, or late bullpen availability update. Recheck official news before first pitch.
Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Ranger Suarez Over 4.5 +122
- LyDia side
- Boston Red Sox Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 6.8/10
- Model probability
- 71.0%
- Market probability
- 56.5%
- Model vs market
- +14.5%
- Current price
- -137
- Pitcher edge
- Boston Red Sox by 11 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Boston Red Sox is 6.3/10 and Toronto Blue Jays is 5.6/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionBoston Red Sox is worth monitoring, but it does not clear every requirement for an official pick. LyDia projects 71.0% win probability, the market is at 56.5%, and the setup carries a 6.8/10 Lab Rating. Boston Red Sox has the stronger starting pitcher matchup by 11 rating points. Bullpen risk is elevated but not decisive. Boston Red Sox is 6.7/10 and Toronto Blue Jays is 6.0/10.
Risk noteNo model can see every live lineup, injury, or late bullpen availability update. Recheck official news before first pitch.
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Washington Nationals
- LyDia side
- Arizona Diamondbacks Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 6.1/10
- Model probability
- 56.5%
- Market probability
- 51.3%
- Model vs market
- +5.1%
- Current price
- -110
- Pitcher edge
- Arizona Diamondbacks by 18 points
- Bullpen read
- Arizona Diamondbacks has the fresher bullpen, 4.9/10 versus 6.5/10. Washington Nationals has used 11.3 bullpen innings over the last three days.
Why LyDia made this decisionThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Pass reasonThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Athletics @ Minnesota Twins
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Connor Prielipp Over 4.5 +115
Pitcher Ks: Jeffrey Springs Over 3.5 -156
- LyDia side
- Minnesota Twins Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 5.6/10
- Model probability
- 68.2%
- Market probability
- 58.8%
- Model vs market
- +9.4%
- Current price
- -150
- Pitcher edge
- Minnesota Twins by 7 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Minnesota Twins is 7.7/10 and Athletics is 6.9/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Pass reasonThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Mets
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Freddy Peralta Under 5.5 -138
- LyDia side
- Los Angeles Dodgers Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 5.4/10
- Model probability
- 67.5%
- Market probability
- 57.5%
- Model vs market
- +10.0%
- Current price
- -141
- Pitcher edge
- Los Angeles Dodgers by 4 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (Los Angeles Dodgers 5.1/10, New York Mets 4.7/10).
Why LyDia made this decisionThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Pass reasonThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Braxton Ashcraft Over 5.5 -130
- LyDia side
- Chicago Cubs Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 5.3/10
- Model probability
- 51.7%
- Market probability
- 45.8%
- Model vs market
- +5.9%
- Current price
- +113
- Pitcher edge
- Pittsburgh Pirates by 18 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (Chicago Cubs 4.6/10, Pittsburgh Pirates 5.2/10).
Why LyDia made this decisionStarting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
Pass reasonStarting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Parker Messick Over 4.5 -123
Pitcher Ks: Drew Rasmussen Over 4.5 -155
- LyDia side
- Tampa Bay Rays Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 5.1/10
- Model probability
- 62.4%
- Market probability
- 53.2%
- Model vs market
- +9.2%
- Current price
- -118
- Pitcher edge
- No clear SP edge by 3 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Tampa Bay Rays is 6.3/10 and Cleveland Guardians is 6.1/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Pass reasonThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Seattle Mariners @ Texas Rangers
- LyDia side
- Texas Rangers Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 4.8/10
- Model probability
- 54.6%
- Market probability
- 50.4%
- Model vs market
- +4.2%
- Current price
- -105
- Pitcher edge
- Seattle Mariners by 5 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (Texas Rangers 5.3/10, Seattle Mariners 4.3/10).
Why LyDia made this decisionThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Pass reasonThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Los Angeles Angels @ San Francisco Giants
Official markets
Game total: Under 8.5 -109
- LyDia side
- San Francisco Giants Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 4.5/10
- Model probability
- 57.7%
- Market probability
- 49.5%
- Model vs market
- +8.2%
- Current price
- -102
- Pitcher edge
- Los Angeles Angels by 12 points
- Bullpen read
- San Francisco Giants has the fresher bullpen, 5.2/10 versus 7.9/10. Los Angeles Angels has used 10.0 bullpen innings over the last three days with 3 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionStarting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
Pass reasonStarting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
Atlanta Braves @ Baltimore Orioles
- LyDia side
- Baltimore Orioles Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.8/10
- Model probability
- 56.2%
- Market probability
- 49.4%
- Model vs market
- +6.9%
- Current price
- +100
- Pitcher edge
- Baltimore Orioles by 5 points
- Bullpen read
- Baltimore Orioles has the fresher bullpen, 5.8/10 versus 7.8/10. Atlanta Braves has used 11.7 bullpen innings over the last three days with 4 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Pass reasonThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers
Official markets
Game total: Under 9 -105
Pitcher Ks: Luinder Avila Over 3.5 -154
- LyDia side
- Detroit Tigers Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.8/10
- Model probability
- 57.3%
- Market probability
- 62.8%
- Model vs market
- -5.5%
- Current price
- -179
- Pitcher edge
- Detroit Tigers by 10 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Detroit Tigers is 6.1/10 and Kansas City Royals is 5.5/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Pass reasonMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
San Diego Padres @ Miami Marlins
- LyDia side
- San Diego Padres Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.5/10
- Model probability
- 59.4%
- Market probability
- 46.6%
- Model vs market
- +12.8%
- Current price
- +110
- Pitcher edge
- No clear SP edge by 1 points
- Bullpen read
- San Diego Padres carries the heavier bullpen workload, 9.3/10 versus 4.6/10, which adds late-game risk. San Diego Padres has used 21.0 bullpen innings over the last three days with 3 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Pass reasonThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Cincinnati Reds @ St. Louis Cardinals
- LyDia side
- St. Louis Cardinals Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.4/10
- Model probability
- 51.6%
- Market probability
- 55.0%
- Model vs market
- -3.4%
- Current price
- -129
- Pitcher edge
- No clear SP edge by 3 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (St. Louis Cardinals 4.0/10, Cincinnati Reds 5.2/10).
Why LyDia made this decisionMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Pass reasonMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Houston Astros @ Chicago White Sox
Official markets
Game total: Over 9 +100
- LyDia side
- Chicago White Sox Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 2.7/10
- Model probability
- 50.2%
- Market probability
- 50.7%
- Model vs market
- -0.5%
- Current price
- -106
- Pitcher edge
- Chicago White Sox by 10 points
- Bullpen read
- Chicago White Sox has the fresher bullpen, 5.9/10 versus 8.3/10. Houston Astros has used 11.0 bullpen innings over the last three days with 3 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Pass reasonMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
New York Yankees @ Philadelphia Phillies
- LyDia side
- New York Yankees Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 2.5/10
- Model probability
- 55.0%
- Market probability
- 37.0%
- Model vs market
- +17.9%
- Current price
- +167
- Pitcher edge
- Philadelphia Phillies by 20 points
- Bullpen read
- New York Yankees has the fresher bullpen, 5.2/10 versus 8.3/10. Philadelphia Phillies has used 11.0 bullpen innings over the last three days with 2 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionStarting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
Pass reasonStarting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
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