MLB Picks · June 23, 2026

New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers

Strong Lean
New York Yankees ML
-114
73
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
New York Yankees · Away
Carlos Rodón (LHP)
Detroit Tigers · Home
Casey Mize (RHP)
AI Analysis

Casey Mize has been excellent (2.58 ERA, 1.01 WHIP) but the Yankees are a significantly better team (46-31, .597) with a superior offense (.768 OPS, 5.09 R/G). Rodón (3.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP) is a capable starter and Detroit hits LHP at only .219/.693 — a notable disadvantage against a lefty. Detroit is just 34-44 despite their 4-game win streak. Goldschmidt is scorching (.351 L14), Volpe is hot (.326 L14), and the Yankees have scored 5 R/G in the last 10. New York at a near-even price (-114) is good value for a 15-game better team.

Concerns
  • Detroit's Mize is legitimately sharp (2.58 ERA) — ceiling for upset
  • Yankees on a 3-game losing streak
  • Rodón limited IP sample (36.0 IP) — workload/health question
  • Several Yankees cold bats: Rice, Austin Wells L14
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