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MLB Picks | Monday, September 14, 2026
One authoritative page for every official pick, research setup, and pass. Each decision includes the model probability, matchup evidence, risk, and author.
GAMES
10
OFFICIAL PICKS
6
across all markets
VALUE WATCH
1
WATCHLIST
1
PASSES
8
Updated Sep 14, 4:18 PM EDT. Official picks are published before grading.
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Los Angeles Dodgers @ Cincinnati Reds
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Nick Lodolo Under 4.5 -125
- LyDia side
- Los Angeles Dodgers Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 7.9/10
- Model probability
- 73.6%
- Market probability
- 66.1%
- Model vs market
- +7.5%
- Current price
- -211
- Pitcher edge
- Los Angeles Dodgers by 33 points
- Bullpen read
- Los Angeles Dodgers has the fresher bullpen, 4.5/10 versus 9.4/10. Cincinnati Reds has used 31.0 bullpen innings over the last 7 days with 6 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionLos Angeles Dodgers grades as a strong value setup with 73.6% model win probability against a 66.1% market number and a 7.9/10 Lab Rating. Los Angeles Dodgers has the stronger starting pitcher matchup by 33 rating points. Los Angeles Dodgers has the lower-risk bullpen, 5.0/10 versus 10.0/10. Cincinnati Reds has 31.0 relief innings over the last 7 days, 6 back-to-back arms. Cincinnati Reds's pen has been struggling lately (1.6/10 efficiency). Bullpen fatigue moved this probability down 23.2 points from 96.8% (starting pitcher and team strength only) to 73.6%. It stayed a value watch under the stricter official-pick review.
Risk noteNo model can see every live lineup, injury, or late bullpen availability update. Recheck official news before first pitch.
San Diego Padres @ Colorado Rockies
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Casey Mize Over 3.5 -135
- LyDia side
- San Diego Padres Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 6.6/10
- Model probability
- 73.3%
- Market probability
- 64.4%
- Model vs market
- +9.0%
- Current price
- -190
- Pitcher edge
- San Diego Padres by 18 points
- Bullpen read
- Both bullpens are heavily taxed. San Diego Padres is 8.0/10 and Colorado Rockies is 8.0/10, so late-game volatility is elevated on both sides.
Why LyDia made this decisionSan Diego Padres is worth monitoring, but it does not clear every requirement for an official pick. LyDia projects 73.3% win probability, the market is at 64.4%, and the setup carries a 6.6/10 Lab Rating. San Diego Padres has the stronger starting pitcher matchup by 18 rating points. San Diego Padres has the lower-risk bullpen, 7.3/10 versus 10.0/10. Colorado Rockies has 23.0 relief innings over the last 7 days, 5 back-to-back arms. Colorado Rockies's pen has been struggling lately (0.9/10 efficiency). Bullpen fatigue moved this probability down 23.1 points from 96.4% (starting pitcher and team strength only) to 73.3%.
Risk noteNo model can see every live lineup, injury, or late bullpen availability update. Recheck official news before first pitch.
Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Guardians
- LyDia side
- Cleveland Guardians Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 6.5/10
- Model probability
- 53.1%
- Market probability
- 53.9%
- Model vs market
- -0.8%
- Current price
- -125
- Pitcher edge
- No clear SP edge by 1 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Cleveland Guardians is 6.7/10 and Chicago White Sox is 8.0/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionBullpen game impact
Chicago White Sox is using a bullpen game. Sean Newcomb is expected to cover about 1.9 innings, leaving roughly 7.1 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 8.7/10 risk with 3.7/10 recent efficiency. That heavy bullpen exposure strengthens the case for Cleveland Guardians. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 6.8/10 for Cleveland Guardians versus 3.7/10 for Chicago White Sox.
This is a bullpen game -- no confirmed traditional starter, so LyDia does not publish an official pick here.
Chicago White Sox is using a bullpen game. Sean Newcomb is expected to cover about 1.9 innings, leaving roughly 7.1 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 8.7/10 risk with 3.7/10 recent efficiency. That heavy bullpen exposure strengthens the case for Cleveland Guardians. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 6.8/10 for Cleveland Guardians versus 3.7/10 for Chicago White Sox.
This is a bullpen game -- no confirmed traditional starter, so LyDia does not publish an official pick here.
Pass reasonThis is a bullpen game -- no confirmed traditional starter, so LyDia does not publish an official pick here.
Miami Marlins @ Arizona Diamondbacks
- LyDia side
- Arizona Diamondbacks Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 6.1/10
- Model probability
- 73.0%
- Market probability
- 57.4%
- Model vs market
- +15.6%
- Current price
- -141
- Pitcher edge
- Arizona Diamondbacks by 20 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Arizona Diamondbacks is 6.4/10 and Miami Marlins is 7.4/10.
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.
New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins
- LyDia side
- New York Yankees Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 5.6/10
- Model probability
- 69.0%
- Market probability
- 61.7%
- Model vs market
- +7.3%
- Current price
- -170
- Pitcher edge
- New York Yankees by 11 points
- Bullpen read
- New York Yankees has the fresher bullpen, 6.2/10 versus 7.8/10. Minnesota Twins has used 25.3 bullpen innings over the last 7 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.
Detroit Tigers @ Toronto Blue Jays
- LyDia side
- Detroit Tigers Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 5.3/10
- Model probability
- 68.5%
- Market probability
- 43.1%
- Model vs market
- +25.3%
- Current price
- +127
- Pitcher edge
- Detroit Tigers by 12 points
- Bullpen read
- Detroit Tigers has the fresher bullpen, 6.1/10 versus 9.7/10. Toronto Blue Jays has used 30.7 bullpen innings over the last 7 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.
Seattle Mariners @ Los Angeles Angels
- LyDia side
- Los Angeles Angels Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 5.1/10
- Model probability
- 71.7%
- Market probability
- 40.2%
- Model vs market
- +31.4%
- Current price
- +144
- Pitcher edge
- Los Angeles Angels by 22 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (Los Angeles Angels 5.8/10, Seattle Mariners 5.1/10).
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.
San Francisco Giants @ St. Louis Cardinals
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Quinn Mathews Over 5.5 +134
- LyDia side
- San Francisco Giants Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 4.9/10
- Model probability
- 66.9%
- Market probability
- 40.2%
- Model vs market
- +26.7%
- Current price
- +145
- Pitcher edge
- San Francisco Giants by 9 points
- Bullpen read
- San Francisco Giants has the fresher bullpen, 6.7/10 versus 9.1/10. St. Louis Cardinals has used 22.3 bullpen innings over the last 7 days with 8 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.
Baltimore Orioles @ New York Mets
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Jonah Tong Over 5.5 -122
Pitcher Ks: Brandon Young Over 3.5 -170
- LyDia side
- Baltimore Orioles Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.2/10
- Model probability
- 67.2%
- Market probability
- 46.2%
- Model vs market
- +21.0%
- Current price
- +110
- Pitcher edge
- Baltimore Orioles by 12 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Baltimore Orioles is 6.0/10 and New York Mets is 4.8/10.
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.
Atlanta Braves @ Chicago Cubs
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Reynaldo López Under 4.5 -142
- LyDia side
- Atlanta Braves Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 1.9/10
- Model probability
- 64.7%
- Market probability
- 44.6%
- Model vs market
- +20.1%
- Current price
- +120
- Pitcher edge
- Atlanta Braves by 11 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Atlanta Braves is 6.3/10 and Chicago Cubs is 5.7/10.
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.
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