MLB Picks · June 26, 2026
Miami Marlins vs St. Louis Cardinals
Strong Lean
Marlins ML
-108
71
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Miami Marlins · Away
Max Meyer (RHP)
St. Louis Cardinals · Home
Michael McGreevy (RHP)
AI Analysis
Max Meyer is one of the best pitchers on this slate (2.80 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 102 K in 90 IP, 8-0 record) — a dominant arm with an unblemished record. McGreevy (3.35 ERA, 1.15 WHIP) is solid but Meyer's strikeout rate, ERA, and perfect record give Miami a clear pitching edge. Miami has solid recent form (7-3 L10, W2 streak) and Otto Lopez (.340 AVG, .333 L14) headlines a balanced lineup. At -108, the Marlins offer genuine value as the pick with the superior starter.
Concerns
- •McGreevy's ERA (3.35) and WHIP (1.15) are respectable — not a huge gap
- •St. Louis has several hot bats (Wetherholt 🔥, Fermín 🔥, Pagés 🔥)
- •Cardinals hit RHP at .249/.734 — solid offensive output
- •Jordan Walker (.246 L14) and Xavier Edwards (❄️) are inconsistent
- •Meyer's 8-0 record could mask some regression risk
Factor Breakdown