MLB Wednesday, July 22 at 07:05 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
PIT

Pittsburgh Pirates

Away 53-49 (26-25 Away)
W L W L W
Projected Final Score
3.5 4.4
NYY

New York Yankees

Home 56-45 (25-23 Home)
L L W W L
Spread
PIT +1.5 (-125)
NYY -1.5 (+105)
Total
Posted 9.0 (-115)
Simulated 7.9
Moneyline
PIT +155
NYY -185

Simulated Outcome Probability

Pittsburgh Pirates
37.1%
New York Yankees
62.9%
No edge at +155
No edge at -185

Our 10,000 iterations project the New York Yankees to win outright in 62.9% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: PIT +1.5 / NYY -1.5
PIT covers (-125) 55.0%
NYY covers (+105) 45.0%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-115) 33.4%
UNDER (-105) +15.4% Edge 66.6%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: PIT starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.032) and Slugging (+0.025).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at NYY's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the New York Yankees winning outright in 62.9% of run trials, with a projected score of PIT 3.4 - NYY 4.4. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with PIT +1.5 covering in 55.0% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.0 which hit in 66.6% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
53.0%
+5.4% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+110
Implied Probability: 47.6%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **53.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Bubba Chandler (K%: 20.2%, BB%: 14.3%) faces NYY's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.9%). Home starter Max Fried (K%: 20.8%, BB%: 8.8%) matchups against PIT's first three hitters (avg OBP: 37.3%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+5.4%) at +110.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

PIT

Bubba Chandler

Away Starter
ERA 4.28
WHIP 1.35
Record 8-9
IP 147.1
SO 132
GS 28
NYY

Max Fried

Home Starter
ERA 2.63
WHIP 0.98
Record 5-4
IP 106.0
SO 100
GS 19

Top Offensive Performers

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Pittsburgh Pirates

New York Yankees

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Pittsburgh Pirates

W @ New York Yankees
5 - 3 | Jul 22, 2026
L @ New York Yankees
5 - 8 | Jul 20, 2026
W @ Cleveland Guardians
7 - 1 | Jul 19, 2026
L @ Cleveland Guardians
3 - 5 | Jul 18, 2026
W @ Cleveland Guardians
7 - 1 | Jul 18, 2026

New York Yankees

L vs Pittsburgh Pirates
3 - 5 | Jul 22, 2026
W vs Pittsburgh Pirates
8 - 5 | Jul 20, 2026
W vs Los Angeles Dodgers
2 - 1 | Jul 19, 2026
L vs Los Angeles Dodgers
2 - 8 | Jul 19, 2026
L vs Los Angeles Dodgers
1 - 2 | Jul 17, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Pittsburgh Pirates defeated New York Yankees
5 - 3 | Jul 22, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
8 - 5 | Jul 20, 2026

Injury Reports

Pittsburgh Pirates 42 reported

P Alessandro Ercolani
60-Day
P Alexis Torres
- Full Season
C Angel Nieto
7-Day
P Anthony Solometo
- Full Season
P Braxton Ashcraft
15-Day
P Bryan Mena
7-Day
P Cameron Keshock
60-Day
P Carlos Mateo
60-Day
OF Carter Gwost
60-Day
P Clevari Tejada
- Full Season
P Darwin Roa
60-Day
P Dominic Perachi
- Full Season
SS Eddie Rynders
60-Day
C Edgleen Perez
60-Day
C Endy Rodríguez
60-Day
OF Enmanuel Rosas
7-Day
RF Esmerlyn Valdez
10-Day
OF Fernando Triana
7-Day
P Garrett McMillan
60-Day
P Isaac Mattson
15-Day
P Jaiker Garcia
60-Day
1B Jared Jones
7-Day
P Jesus Travieso
60-Day
SS Jhonny Severino
7-Day
P Jose Regalado
- Full Season
P Junior Flores
- Full Season
P Keuri Almonte
- Full Season
P Kirby Yates
15-Day
P Kyle Larsen
7-Day
LF Kyler Fedko
- Full Season
P Mervin Maiz
60-Day
P Micael De La Cruz
60-Day
P Michael Gibson
7-Day
IF Michell Ojeda
60-Day
P Mitch Keller
60-Day
P Owen Kellington
60-Day
P Pietro Albanez-Rienzo
60-Day
P Pitterson Rosa
- Full Season
P Ryan Harbin
- Full Season
P Seth Hernandez
60-Day
2B Termarr Johnson
- Full Season
C Victor Familia
7-Day

New York Yankees 43 reported

P Alexis Gonzalez
60-Day
P Angel Benitez
60-Day
SS Austin Green
- Full Season
P Ben Hess
60-Day
2B Blake Cyr
7-Day
P Blake Gillespie
60-Day
P Brian Hendry
60-Day
P Brock Selvidge
- Full Season
C Carlos Villarroel
- Full Season
3B Duncan Pastore
60-Day
C Eric Genther
7-Day
P Felipe Hernandez
60-Day
P Fernando Cruz
15-Day
P Franyer Herrera
7-Day
RF Garrett Martin
- Full Season
DH Giancarlo Stanton
60-Day
P Hector Cancio
60-Day
2B Jazz Chisholm Jr.
10-Day
OF JoJo Jackson
60-Day
C Jose Lavagnino
60-Day
C Josue Gonzalez
60-Day
P Kervin Castro
60-Day
P Kevin Stevens
7-Day
P Luis Garcia
- Full Season
P Mac Heuer
- Full Season
P Mariano Salomon
- Full Season
P Ocean Gabonia
- Full Season
P Orvis Fernandez
60-Day
P Ranciel Abreu
60-Day
RF Richie Bonomolo Jr.
60-Day
P Ryan Osinski
- Full Season
P Ryan Weathers
15-Day
P Sabier Marte
7-Day
P Sean Duncan
- Full Season
P Sebastian Rivas
60-Day
P Thatcher Hurd
60-Day
P Thomas Balboni Jr.
7-Day
P Tijn Fredrikze
60-Day
P Tommy O'Rourke
- Full Season
CF Trent Grisham
10-Day
LF Tyler Wilson
60-Day
P Will Brian
60-Day
CF Wilson Rodriguez
60-Day