MLB Player Props & Best Bets for Today, May 5

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We’re back at it with another full slate across the big leagues tonight. My MLB player props will highlight the efforts of Cristopher Sanchez , Jacob deGrom , and Drake Baldwin .

Read more in my MLB picks for Tuesday, May 5.

Best MLB player props today

Cristopher Sanchez Over 6.5 strikeouts

Cristopher Sanchez has been a bright spot in the Philadelphia Phillies ’ disappointing season. He’s gone 2-2 with a 2.91 ERA, striking out 50 batters in just 40 1/3 innings. The lefty has serious swing-and-miss stuff, and he’s cashed the Over in Ks in three of his last four appearances.

Sanchez will face the Athletics tonight, who are 19th in strikeouts. The southpaw has 40 Ks in 30 innings at Citizens Bank Park, and he struck out seven last time out against the Giants at home.

• Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

• Where to watch: NBC Sports California, NBC Sports Philadelphia

Jacob deGrom Under 2.5 earned runs

Jacob deGrom will have a tough task today as he faces the New York Yankees , but that won’t bother the veteran. After all, he just held the Bronx Bombers to one earned run across six frames in his most recent start. In fact, the Texas Rangers ace has hit the Under in earned runs allowed in five consecutive outings.

On the season, deGrom owns a stellar 2.01 ERA, and he has a 2.45 ERA on the road in three starts. The veteran has held this Yankees lineup to a .176 average across 85 at-bats, and Aaron Judge is barely hitting .200 against him, and none of the Yankees' main stars has had any success against deGrom. He’ll deal.

• Time: 7:05 p.m. ET

• Where to watch: RSN, YES

Drake Baldwin Over 0.5 runs

Drake Baldwin may not be a household name, but he’s sure making people know him very quickly. The catcher leads the big leagues with 46 hits and 33 runs scored. The 25-year-old has come across the plate in three straight contests.

He’s smacked six hits during that span, and the Atlanta Braves are the best team with RISP, batting .275. When he gets on base, it’s become a common theme for Baldwin to touch home plate.

Expect Baldwin to play his part tonight in generating offense, especially as Seattle Mariners starter George Kirby, while effective, has struggled to generate whiffs with his 19.1% strikeout rate.

• Time: 9:40 p.m. ET

• Where to watch: BravesVSN, Mariners.TV

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• Prop picks: 13-24, +1.41 units

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