Michael Busch
First Base • Chicago Cubs • .246 AVG • 14 HR
IN LINEUP: Batting #3
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📰 Daily Outlook for Monday (8/17/2026)
Matchup: Great
Michael Busch is confirmed to be batting 3rd for the Chicago Cubs vs the Chicago White Sox. He draws a matchup against right-handed starter Luis Castillo. In his last 768 ABs vs RHP, he is hitting .262 with a .838 OPS. Lifetime against Luis Castillo, he has gone 2-for-3 for a .667 AVG and 2.333 OPS with 1 home runs.
🚀 Home Run Power Predictor
GOOD
HR Score: 17.2
Low (< 5.0)Average (10.0)Good (15.0+)Elite (25.0+)
⚔️ Lifetime Matchup Analysis
vs. Luis Castillo
AT BATS3
HITS2
HOME RUNS1
OPS2.333
📊 Season Splits
Splits VS Left-Handed
ABs:224
Batting Avg:.228
OPS:.699
Homeruns:8
Splits VS Right-Handed
ABs:768
Batting Avg:.262
OPS:.838
Homeruns:40
📋 Rolling Performance Log (Last 10 Games)
| Date | Game Line Performance | DraftKings Pts | FanDuel Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | 1-4 | 2 K | 3.00 | 3.0 |
| 2026-08-14 | 1-3 | BB, K | 5.00 | 6.0 |
| 2026-08-13 | 1-3 | 3.00 | 3.0 |
| 2026-08-12 | 1-5 | 2 K | 3.00 | 3.0 |
| 2026-08-11 | 0-5 | K | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2026-08-09 | 3-5 | 2B, 2 R | 15.00 | 18.4 |
| 2026-08-08 | 1-4 | 3.00 | 3.0 |
| 2026-08-07 | 2-3 | BB, HBP | 10.00 | 12.0 |
| 2026-08-06 | 0-4 | 2 K | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2026-08-05 | 2-5 | 2B, R | 10.00 | 12.2 |