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MLB Picks | Monday, August 10, 2026

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WATCHLIST
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PASSES
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Updated Aug 10, 1:12 PM EDT. Official picks are published before grading.

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Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays

7:07 PM ET · Sonny Gray vs Jameson Taillon
Lynold Mercado
Watchlist
LyDia side
Boston Red Sox Money Line
Lab Rating
8.2/10
Model probability
61.8%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
Boston Red Sox by 29 points
Bullpen read
Both bullpens are heavily taxed. Boston Red Sox is 9.9/10 and Toronto Blue Jays is 10.0/10, so late-game volatility is elevated on both sides.
Why LyDia made this decisionBoston Red Sox is worth monitoring, but it does not clear every requirement for an official pick. LyDia projects 61.8% win probability, the market is at -, and the setup carries a 8.2/10 Lab Rating. Boston Red Sox has the stronger starting pitcher matchup by 29 rating points. Both bullpens carry high risk. Boston Red Sox is 9.2/10 and Toronto Blue Jays is 9.9/10, so the late innings carry meaningful volatility on both sides.
Risk noteNo model can see every live lineup, injury, or late bullpen availability update. Recheck official news before first pitch.

Tampa Bay Rays @ Athletics

9:40 PM ET · Freddy Peralta vs Jacob Lopez
Lynold Mercado
Watchlist
LyDia side
Tampa Bay Rays Money Line
Lab Rating
6.9/10
Model probability
64.9%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
Tampa Bay Rays by 6 points
Bullpen read
Tampa Bay Rays carries the heavier bullpen workload, 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10, which adds late-game risk. Tampa Bay Rays has used 27.7 bullpen innings over the last 7 days with 7 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionTampa Bay Rays is worth monitoring, but it does not clear every requirement for an official pick. LyDia projects 64.9% win probability, the market is at -, and the setup carries a 6.9/10 Lab Rating. Tampa Bay Rays has the stronger starting pitcher matchup by 6 rating points. Tampa Bay Rays carries the higher-risk bullpen, 9.3/10 versus 6.9/10. Recent context: 27.7 relief innings over the last 7 days, 7 back-to-back arms. Tampa Bay Rays's pen has been effective lately (6.4/10 efficiency).
Risk notePrimary caution: bullpen fatigue adds late-game caution. Recheck official news before first pitch.

Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks

Lynold Mercado
Pass
LyDia side
Arizona Diamondbacks Money Line
Lab Rating
6.0/10
Model probability
60.1%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
Arizona Diamondbacks by 13 points
Bullpen read
Arizona Diamondbacks has the fresher bullpen, 5.7/10 versus 7.7/10. Colorado Rockies has used 26.7 bullpen innings over the last 7 days with 4 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.
Pass reasonNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.

Kansas City Royals @ Los Angeles Dodgers

10:10 PM ET · Noah Cameron vs Tarik Skubal
Lynold Mercado
Pass
LyDia side
Los Angeles Dodgers Money Line
Lab Rating
5.6/10
Model probability
60.6%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
Los Angeles Dodgers by 23 points
Bullpen read
Los Angeles Dodgers carries the heavier bullpen workload, 8.7/10 versus 6.8/10, which adds late-game risk. Los Angeles Dodgers has used 21.0 bullpen innings over the last 7 days with 7 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.
Pass reasonNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.

Houston Astros @ San Francisco Giants

Lynold Mercado
Pass
LyDia side
Houston Astros Money Line
Lab Rating
5.0/10
Model probability
54.2%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
San Francisco Giants by 5 points
Bullpen read
Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Houston Astros is 6.2/10 and San Francisco Giants is 6.9/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.
Pass reasonNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.

Philadelphia Phillies @ St. Louis Cardinals

Lynold Mercado
Pass
LyDia side
St. Louis Cardinals Money Line
Lab Rating
4.0/10
Model probability
51.0%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
St. Louis Cardinals by 20 points
Bullpen read
St. Louis Cardinals has the fresher bullpen, 5.6/10 versus 10.0/10. Philadelphia Phillies has used 29.7 bullpen innings over the last 7 days with 9 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.
Pass reasonNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.

Baltimore Orioles @ Minnesota Twins

7:40 PM ET · Trevor Rogers vs Dean Kremer
Lynold Mercado
Pass
LyDia side
Baltimore Orioles Money Line
Lab Rating
4.0/10
Model probability
51.4%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
Baltimore Orioles by 15 points
Bullpen read
Baltimore Orioles has the fresher bullpen, 5.7/10 versus 7.5/10. Minnesota Twins has used 20.0 bullpen innings over the last 7 days with 6 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.
Pass reasonNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.

Texas Rangers @ Los Angeles Angels

9:38 PM ET · MacKenzie Gore vs Reid Detmers
Lynold Mercado
Pass
LyDia side
Texas Rangers Money Line
Lab Rating
4.0/10
Model probability
50.0%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
Los Angeles Angels by 7 points
Bullpen read
Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Texas Rangers is 7.3/10 and Los Angeles Angels is 7.0/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.
Pass reasonNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.

New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves

7:15 PM ET · Christian Scott vs Bryce Elder
Lynold Mercado
Pass
LyDia side
Atlanta Braves Money Line
Lab Rating
1.9/10
Model probability
54.4%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
No clear SP edge by 1 points
Bullpen read
Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Atlanta Braves is 6.3/10 and New York Mets is 5.6/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.
Pass reasonNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.

Milwaukee Brewers @ San Diego Padres

9:40 PM ET · Logan Henderson vs Casey Mize
Lynold Mercado
Pass
LyDia side
Milwaukee Brewers Money Line
Lab Rating
1.8/10
Model probability
50.8%
Market probability
-
Model vs market
-
Current price
-
Pitcher edge
Milwaukee Brewers by 5 points
Bullpen read
Milwaukee Brewers carries the heavier bullpen workload, 8.9/10 versus 7.1/10, which adds late-game risk. Milwaukee Brewers has used 28.3 bullpen innings over the last 7 days with 6 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.
Pass reasonNo market data available, so this stays research-only until pricing is checked.

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