Jared Levitt 
Welcome to the Sunday Funday version of Aces and Bases. We have a nice 10 game slate of MLB DFS on Fanduel today.
Today’s slate is void of any true ace and because of that I envision ownership being pretty spread out. As a result, none of the pitchers going today will give you the warm and fuzzies.
Something that you’ll all need to keep an eye on today is weather. There’s potential for rain in Baltimore (should be cleared out by game time), Dunedin (Toronto via Buffalo 🙂 ), NY, and Chicago. While I don’t think any games are PPD threats, it is something you’ll want to monitor throughout the morning leading up to game-time.
Let’s dig in to today’s slate!
MLB DFS: The Aces, or Lack Thereof
The first pitcher I’m recommending today is Jordan Montgomery ($8.5k). In his first outing this year he was splendid. He pitched 6 innings with 7k’s and only gave up 4 hits. In that start, he had some really promising metrics. 19.2% SwStr%, a 26% soft contact rate, and a chase rate of nearly 56%. Outside of Arozarena, the majority of the Rays power comes from the left side of the plate. This is not a 100% safe spot for Montgomery, but he has some upside in this match-up.
Next up on the list is Matt Shoemaker ($7.8k). I told you at the start there were no aces going today, and I meant it. Over the past week the Mariners have a 33% k rate. Anytime the rate gets that high you really need to look at attacking them, regardless of the skill-set of the pitcher. Bad hitters can make average pitchers look good. In his first start of the year against the Tigers, the maker of shoes threw 6 innings and came away with 5 k’s, a QS and a win. At his price-point that’ll do it. He also had a chase rate of nearly 41%.
The final pitcher I’m recommending today is Trevor Williams ($8k). Williams gets to face off against his former squad and I fully expect him to take advantage of it. This is a very weak hitting lineup and not one that should scare anyone. In his first start, Williams pitched to an xFIP of 2.99, a k rate of 27.3%, and a hard hit rate south of 31%. All great numbers.
On a day like today where there’s no true ace, I’ll find myself starting a pitcher that will be able to limit the damage and I feel like the 3 pitchers above fit that bill.
Now on to the fun part!
MLB DFS: The Bases
There are some things in life that should be considered absolutes. Death, Taxes, and the White Sox against a lefty. The White Sox get to face off against Mike Minor today. Let’s take a look at some career woba’s against lefites. Robert ($3.2k) – .358, Abreu ($3.9K) – .404, Mercedes ($3.2k small sample size alert) – .576, and Grandal ($3.6k)– .376. That’s enough of a look that will want you looking here for offense.
My next stack has me going to another AL Central team, the Indians. The Indians get to face-off against Mr. Jose Urena. In his first start Urena battled control issues, walking 4. Add in the 4 hits he gave up, this is a recipe for runs. Lots of them and that’s what you want to target. Pitchers that will let a high number of runners on. Just keep the carousel going. The 4 hitters here that I’ll be targeting are Hernandez ($2.7k), Ramirez ($4.1k), Rosario ($3.2k), and Reyes ($2.8k). Reyes is one of the hottest hitters in the game right now.
My final stack of the day has me going fishing. Mike Trout’s Angels. Tanner Roark is not a good pitcher, at least not anymore. In his sole start of the year he gave up 3 dongs in 3 innings of work. He also had a nice hard hit rate of 69%. If this game plays, feel confident in rolling out Ohtani ($3.5k), Trout ($4.5k), Rendon ($3.5k), and Walsh ($3k). The game between these 2 teams did end late last night so they have a quick turnaround to play today. Make sure to keep an extra eye on this lineup.
MLB DFS Sunday Funday Summary
As with every Sunday slate, make sure to keep an extra eye on lineups. With it being getaway day, players (especially catchers) tend to get today as an extra day off.
Enjoy today’s slate. It has the makings of an offense heavy slate. Remember, chicks dig the long ball.
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