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Daily Dingers: Ohtani, Bregman & Caglianone Power Picks
14 Aug
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani is a top pick to hit a home run against Milwaukee.
- Jac Caglianone is on a hot streak, making him a strong prop bet.
- Alex Bregman is undervalued and historically performs well against his pitcher.
The Daily Dinger column aims to extend its home run prop hit streak into a fourth consecutive day for Friday, August 14, 2026. The focus is on a 14-game MLB slate, with the afternoon game featuring the St. Louis Cardinals against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Shohei Ohtani is a key selection to hit a home run against Milwaukee's Robert Gasser, a lefty who has surrendered 11 homers in 13 appearances. Ohtani has shown strength against left-handed pitching this season, batting .301 with 12 home runs against them.
Jac Caglianone of the Kansas City Royals is another strong consideration. The slugger, who participated in the Home Run Derby, is hitting .269 with 21 homers this season. He is currently on a remarkable hot streak, batting .500 with three home runs in his last six games.
Alex Bregman of the Chicago Cubs is identified as one of the hottest hitters in the National League. He has hit four home runs in his last six games and has a history of success against St. Louis Cardinals lefty Matthew Liberatore, including a career home run against him. Bregman's odds are considered undervalued for Friday's game.
