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Daily Fantasy Stacks for MLB: Winning Edge for July 24

Mark Paquette 5 years ago

written by Mark Paquette

This report will provide recommended DFS stack options for today’s eight-game main slate. I will also include my favorite pitching picks.

**All plays are listed in order of preference. Please check back between 5-6 PM EST as some players can receive rest days or get limited at bats especially as we get closer to the postseason. Make sure you are watching the weather as well.

Daily Fantasy Stack: Minnesota Twins

vs. LHP J.A. Happ (NYY): 5.30 Runs

**Moderate Risk

J.A. Happ has had some issues this season to say the very least. He rolls into tonight’s game carrying a 4.86 ERA, 5.11 FIP, and 4.64 SIERA. Those are some of the worst averages Happ has ever posted over his career. Happ has struggled vs. both sides, allowing batters to slash to a .335 wOBA, .476 SLG, and .320 OBP. The only drawback I can see is Happ’s home/road splits. He has been significantly better on the road with batters slashing to a .286 wOBA, .380 SLG, and .281 OBP. Given how much power Minnesota is showing recently, I highly doubt Happ will have a dominant road performance. The Twins are slashing to a .316 wOBA, .277 ISO, and 95 WRC+ over the last two weeks

Daily Fantasy Stack: Los Angeles Dodgers

vs. RHP Jamie Barria (LAA): 5.55 Runs

**Low Risk

We have a small sample size to go off of with Barria, but there is no doubt he has struggled. He carries a 7.36 ERA, 4.62 FIP, and 4.33 SIERA over 33 innings pitched. Barria is allowing batters to slash to a .383 wOBA, .541 SLG, and .361 OBP. He has allowed 27 earned runs and six home runs thus far. The Dodgers are absolutely hammering right-handed pitching right now. They are slashing to a massive .430 wOBA, .368 ISO, and 172 WRC+ over the last two weeks.

Honorable Mention

Daily Fantasy Stack: Atlanta Braves

vs. RHP Brad Keller (KCR): 5.60 Runs

**Moderate Risk

Preferred Plays: Josh Donaldson ($4000 FD|$5100 DK), Freddie Freeman ($4000 FD|$5300 DK), Ronald Acuna Jr. ($4300 FD|$5700 DK), and Ozzie Albies ($3400 FD|$4300 DK).

Pitching

Shane Bieber (CLE): 3.90 Runs
Noah Syndergaard (NYM): 3.80 Runs
Reynaldo Lopez (CHW): 4.40 Runs

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DFS MLB Pitching Choices for 7/24

Mark Paquette 5 years ago

written by Mark Paquette

We have a split MLB DFS slate today due to travel. Weather should not be an issue anywhere.

MLB DFS Upper-Tier Arms

Justin Verlander, Athletics at Astros ($11,000 FD, $12,100 DK): The perennial Cy Young award candidate, and this year is no different, gets a good match-up this afternoon. Verlander struck out 12 batters in six innings in his last start Friday night against the Rangers, throwing a season-high 116 pitches. He’s 7-1 with a 3.41 ERA against American League West opponents this year. If you are playing the early or all-day slate, Verlander needs to be your cash game option.

Shane Bieber, Indians at Blue Jays ($10,100 FD, $10,500 DK): Man oh man, the Indians have quite the threesome of starting pitchers right now. Monday night it was Mike Clevinger pitching a gem, last night it was Trevor Bauer’s gem that was wasted and now the Jays get a shot against Bieber. No wonder why the Indians have taken control of the wild card race and are closing the gap on the Twins. Bieber was not at his sharpest in his last start, allowing five runs on seven hits through 5 2/3 innings against the Royals on Friday. But he battled without his best stuff and kept his team in the game. In two career starts against the Blue Jays, Bieber is 1-0 with a 3.65 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 12 1/3 frames. Bieber is certainly a cash game option this evening.

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MLB DFS Middle-Tier Arms

Noah Syndergaard, Padres at Mets ($10,000 FD, $10,000 DK): Thor has pitched two fantastic games in a row. Now he gets the Padres, who struggle against righties and on the road. This looks to be a showcase outing for Noah, because if the Padres are indeed interested in acquiring Syndergaard before the July 31 Trade Deadline, they’ll receive a first-hand look at him. Earlier this season, Syndergaard allowed five runs (four earned) in a Mets win in San Diego.

Julio Teheran, Royals at Braves ($8,400 FD, $8,000 DK): Teheran has been sharp the last month or so. Now he gets a juicy start against the Royals minus one of their best players in Adalberto Mondesi. Teheran was thrilled with the fastball command he possessed while pitching six strong innings against the Nationals on Friday. Ten of the first 19 two-seamers he threw resulted in a called strike.

MLB DFS Bargain Basement Arm:

Adam Wainwright, Cardinals at Pirates ($8,000 FD, $7,700 DK): Wainwright has turned back the clock to 2014 the last few starts. This is, of course, if you ignore his last start where he was knocked around for 10 runs. Pitching at PNC Park against a scuffling Pirates team might be just what the doctor ordered to get back on track.

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MLB DFS Hitting and Prop Picks for 7/24: Bryce is Nice and the Moose is Loose

Cora Baylis 5 years ago

written by Cora Baylis

There are games spread all throughout the day and that makes for a fascinating MLB DFS slate. That’s why I’ll provide plays throughout the day, to cater to all of you who want to play at different times. Luckily, there’s not a whole lot of weather in the forecast, which is huge considering we’ve already had a postponement earlier this week.

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Catcher

Carson Kelly, ARI vs. BAL

DK ($4,100) FD ($2,600)

Kelly is a hidden gem for MLB DFS and we have to love him against a pitching staff like this. Not only do the Orioles rank last in total ERA, they’re also well on their way to shattering the MLB record for most home runs allowed. While they’ll be throwing out their best pitcher, it happens to put the platoon advantage in Kelly’s favor. The slugging catcher currently has a .380 AVG, .475 OBP, .760 SLG and 1.235 OPS against left-handers so far this season. John Means is a pitcher definitely due for regression too, as his xFIP is 2.40 runs higher than his ERA.

First Base

Anthony Rizzo, CHC at SF

DK ($5,100) FD ($4,400)

Rizzo might be the hottest hitter in MLB DFS right now and we simply can’t avoid him. Not only does Rizzo enter this matchup in the midst of 13-game hitting streak, he’s also providing a .478 AVG and 1.293 OPS in that span. It’s quietly one of the best hitting stretches of the season and it’s a wonder why he’s not getting more publicity. What we like here is that he gets the platoon advantage in his favor against Tyler Beede, who’s pitching to a 4.70 ERA and 1.43 WHIP this season. Rizzo also has a .418 OBP, .578 SLG and .989 OPS against right-handers this season, if you needed any more incentive.

Second Base

Max Muncy, LAD vs. LAA

DK ($5,100) FD ($4,100)

Picking a second baseman always hurts my soul but Muncy is always a reliable choice at this weak position. Since joining the Dodgers last season, Muncy has an ISO just shy of .300 while posting a wOBA in the .400-range. That’s backed up by a .565 SLG and .947 OPS, as Muncy is simply one of the best power bats in the game. He’s actually in the midst of yet another power surge, homering nine times in his last 19 games. All that doesn’t even take into consideration that he gets the platoon advantage against Jaime Barria’s 7.36 ERA and 1.64 WHIP.

Third Base

Mike Moustakas, MIL vs. CIN

DK ($4,600) FD ($4,100)

Moustakas is one of the best third basemen in MLB DFS and it’s a wonder why he’s priced so reasonably. The talented slugger is actually in the midst of his best season, setting career-highs with a .548 SLG and .886 OPS. Those numbers are obviously fantastic and it says a lot about how much he’s developed his game. The Moose is raking right now too, hitting .313 over his last 12 games while generating a .953 OPS in that span. The icing on the cake is this matchup is against Lucas Sims, who’s just coming up from the minors and has a 5.75 career ERA and 5.18 career xFIP.

Shortstop

Trea Turner, WSH vs. COL

DK ($4,600) FD ($3,900)

While the Nationals are going to play a doubleheader here, we’re going to focus on the supreme matchup against Kyle Freeland. This guy has been absolute trash for my Rockies this season, pitching to a 7.62 ERA and 1.65 WHIP. That obviously puts many of the Nationals bats in play, especially a guy like Turner. The speedy shortstop currently has a .365 OBP and .795 OPS against left-handers dating back to the start of last season and that’s all you can ask for from a guy who’s likely to steal a bag if he gets on base. Getting to hit atop this lineup is what intrigues me most though, with Washington projected for more than five runs in this game. Not to mention, Turner hit for the cycle against this terrible pitching staff on Tuesday.

Outfield

Bryce Harper, PHI at DET

DK ($4,500) FD ($4,100)

Harper got off to a slow start with his new club but we love this matchup and recent form. Over his last 20 games. Harper gas collected four homers, 16 RBI and 12 walks en route to a .404 OBP and .951 OPS. That’s the stud we’ve been waiting for and not making the All-Star team clearly lit a fire under him. What makes him enticing here is this matchup against Jordan Zimmermann, who’s 7.51 ERA and 1.69 WHIP makes him one of the worst pitchers in the league. That also puts the platoon advantage in Harper’s favor, which is scary since he has a career .250 ISO, .394 wOBA and .400 OBP against right-handed pitching.

Garrett Cooper, MIA at CWS

DK ($4,700) FD ($2,900)

Cooper has been a sneaky beast and people need to take notice of his stellar play. A .309 average speaks loudly in its own right, but he’s also got an .884 OPS to match it. The simple fact is, these MLB DFS sites are overlooking that this guy is on the Marlins. This is the most underutilized team in DFS and all of their prices will remain low no matter what. Getting to face Reynaldo Lopez is why I love him today, with the White Sox righty pitching to a 5.76 ERA and 1.50 WHIP this season.

Yasiel Puig, CIN at MIL

DK ($4,600) FD ($3,300)

Puig has been a different player the last two months and FanDuel simply hasn’t priced him up enough. Over his last 32 games, Puig is hitting .356 en route to a 1.156 OPS. That means this price should be much higher on both sites and it’s a wonder why he remains in this price range. Facing Jhoulys Chacin is obviously a huge plus too, with the Milwaukee righty pitching to a 5.67 ERA and 1.53 WHIP this season.

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Stack Report for Main Slate: Winning Edge for July 6

Daniel Wehr 5 years ago

written by Daniel Wehr

This report will provide stacks that I recommend for today’s 7 game main slate. I’ve also included my favorite one-offs and value plays.

Houston Astros Stack

vs. LHP Andrew Heaney (LAA): 5.70 Runs

This is a play you’re not going to be able to get away from tonight. Andrew Heaney carries a 5.40 ERA, 5.39 FIP, and 4.20 SIERA through 36.2 innings pitched. Through 27 innings pitched, right handed batters are slashing .319 wOBA, .449 SLG, and to a .304 OBP against Heaney. The Astros have been hitting very well recently, slashing .374 wOBA, .204 ISO, and a .516 SLG. Smaller slate tonight so ownership will be a lot more concentrated on the Astros but it is good chalk and I’m perfectly fine with eating it.

Preferred Stack: (in order of preference) Jose Altuve $3700 FD|$4200 DK, Alex Bregman $4300 FD|$5000 DK, Yordan Alvarez $4100 FD|$4800 DK, Yuli Gurriel $3400|$4400, and Robinson Chirinos $3100 FD|$3800 DK. George Springer ($4400 FD|$5400 DK) is my last choice for higher priced guys but if you’re playing multiple lines I would definitely have exposure.

New York Mets Stack

vs. RHP Jake Arrieta (PHI): 5.00 Runs

I’ve eagerly awaited a solid left handed power hitting team to go against Jake Arrieta since those string of rainouts in Washington a few weeks back. He carries 4.43 ERA, 5.15 FIP, and a 4.85 SIERA into tonight’s game. He is absolutely terrible to left handed batters. They are slashing .383 wOBA, .535 SLG, and to a .386 OBP through 43.0 innings pitched. He has surrendered 27 earned runs and 11 home runs over that same span. The Mets are hitting to a tune of .313 wOBA, .181 ISO, and 101 WRC+ over the last two weeks, slightly above their season averages. Be weary of the weather here tonight.

Oakland Athletics Stack

vs. LHP Marco Gonzales (SEA): 5.15 Runs

Marco Gonzales carries a 4.39 ERA, 4.11 FIP, and 5.14 SIERA into tonight’s game. He has fairly identical splits with a .324 wOBA, .444 SLG, and .327 OBP through 78.1 innings pitched against right handed batters. Most should be focused on that Astros stack and probably spending down for some cheap Cardinals so we have a chance to catch the A’s at low ownership. I didn’t list them, but I know they let down a lot of people last night. The A’s are slashing to a .349 wOBA, .223 ISO, and .499 SLG vs. left handed pitching this season. The team as a whole has been in a bit of a hitting slump over the last two weeks, slashing to a .246 wOBA, .112 ISO, and .303 SLG in that time span. I always feel like Oakland is pretty risky, but I’ll go there in GPPs tonight.

One-offs and Value Plays

Josh Phegley (OAK) $2600 FD| $3700 DK, Robinson Chirinos (HOU) $3100 FD| $3800 DK, Hunter Renfroe (SDP) $2700 FD, Jose Martinez (STL) $2700 FD|$3500 DK, Paul Goldschmidt (STL) $3000 FD|$3400 DK, and Brad Miller (PHI) $2000 FD|$3500 DK.

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7/6 MLB DFS Podcast With Jason Mezrahi, Mark Paquette, and John Laghezza

Jason Mezrahi 5 years ago

written by Jason Mezrahi

DFS PROS Jason Mezrahi, Mark Paquette, and John Laghezzs get into the full MLB schedule as they speak on the 7/6 MLB DFS Podcast. They break down all the slates on FanDuel and DraftKings. We welcome John onto his first podcast with Win Daily and he drops knowledge that dives deep into the stats behind the numbers.

7/6 MLB DFS Podcast All in on Max Early Slate.

On the early only slate there will be heavy ownership on Max Scherzer and for good reason. Listen to our 7/6 MLB DFS Podcast and load up on Max and let us find the cheap value plays and stacks to pair some bats with Scherzer.

Can we play Maeda as a value Starting Pitcher on FanDuel?

There are a couple quality high end pitching candidates on the main slate with Noah Syndergaard, Gerrit Cole, and Robbie Ray on the mound but we also provide some value options like Kenta Maeda. Take a listen to the 7/6 MLB DFS Podcast and get a game-by-game MLB DFS breakdown for all your Saturday games.

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DFS Pitching and Monkey Knife Fight Picks for 6/15

Mark Paquette 6 years ago

written by Mark Paquette

The weather looks to be rather quiet for this 15-game schedule on a Saturday in mid-June.

Upper-Tier Arms

Chris Sale, Red Sox at Orioles ($11,900 FD, $11,600 DK): It seems like whenever Sale or Max Scherzer take the mound the past month or so, lock them in and try to find bargain bats to make it work. That just might be the way to go today with the Red Sox ace. Sale has been magnificent in his past two starts, combining to give up no earned runs while walking one and striking out 22 over 16 innings. Sale has been very good against Baltimore in his career, going 7-2 with a 2.37 ERA in 13 career starts. Sale has held opponents to a .634 OPS this season, while the Orioles strike out 26.1% of the time vs. lefties, good for seventh most in the league. Sale is cash-game worthy if you can fit in some cheap bats that you like.

Stephen Strasburg, Diamondbacks at Nationals ($10,800 FD, $10,700 DK): Imagine going into a series against the Nationals knowing that you have to face Scherzer and Strasburg back-to-back as good as they are pitching right now. For you baseball historians, is it a repeat of Spahn and Sain and pray for rain? Anyway, Strasburg is pitching very well recently and it is probably no coincidence that he has found a way to keep the ball in the yard recently, giving up just two homers in his last eight outings, after giving up six homers in his first six starts. Even though Strasburg has been very consistent, his upside might be a little limited here because of how well the Nationals hit righties. So, we might consider him a GPP-only option in this spot.

Middle-Tier Arms

Noah Syndergaard, Cardinals at Mets ($9,000 FD, $9,300 DK): Thor’s up-and-down season has caused his price to drop to an affordable level. Syndergaard’s upside (he has mixed a few dominant starts onto his ledger, with a 52 FD point last time out and a 67 on May 2nd) gives him GPP appeal. In his last start, Syndergaard allowed just one hit to the Rockies, striking out seven in seven innings. In his three previous starts, he produced a 6.00 ERA showing the inconsistency that I wrote about. Though the Cardinals do not strike out much out against righties (22.6%), they do not have much pop either (.155 ISO).

Frankie Montas, Mariners at Athletics ($8,700 FD, $9,900 DK): His price on FD may cause him to be my cash pitcher on that site while on DK that choice is not as easy. Montas has been a very consistent pitcher recently, having not lost since April 29 vs. the Red Sox, a stretch of seven starts during which he’s gone 4-0 with a 2.74 ERA. He has been very good at home this season, going 3-0 over five starts with a 3.54 ERA. The Mariners strike out the seventh most frequently vs. righties at 24.7%.

Bargain Basement Arm

Reynaldo Lopez, Yankees at White sox ($6,200 FD, $5,000 DK): I wrote about the weird pricing Lopez had in his last start and he pitched a strong game: six innings pitched, four hits allowed, eight strikeouts, one walk, one earned run and one victory in Kansas City. This time he takes on a stronger opponent in the New York Yankees but this team has struggled on the road recently. In their last five road games they have scored two, four, seven, four and two runs. If you need a cheap GPP pitcher with strikeout upside and want to spend up on bats, Lopez might be your guy.

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DFS Pitching and Monkey Knife Fight Picks for 6/15

Mark Paquette 6 years ago

written by Mark Paquette

The weather looks to be rather quiet for this 15-game schedule on a Saturday in mid-June.

Upper-Tier Arms

Middle-Tier Arms

Bargain Basement Arm

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Chris Sale over 9.5 strikeouts: Sale has recorded 10 or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine starts. He should be able to make it nine out of 10.

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MLB DFS Winners and Losers: Lowe Value

Sean Escobar 6 years ago

written by Sean Escobar

All 30 teams played on Sunday June 10. All prices and point values are from DraftKings.

Winners

BrandonLowe ($4,300)

Brandon Lowe feasted on the BostonRed Sox yesterday at the dish, going 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, threeRBI, and he crossed the plate three times. He upped his average to .288 and nowhas a team-high 13 home runs. Yesterday was his first multi-homer game sinceApril 12 against the Blue Jays.

Lowe’sOutlook

Lowe has been on fire this pastweek, posting a .357 (10-for-28) batting average in his past seven games withtwo homers and six RBI. Lowe and the rest of the Rays head home to face offagainst the Oakland Athletics tonight. They will be facing Tanner Anderson, whohas posted a 6.26 ERA in 11 games in Triple-A this season. Look for Lowe tocontinue driving the ball and potentially get a couple of extra base hits.

EdwinEncarnacion ($4,800)

Edwin Encarnacion has been making itlook like he’s in the HR Derby the past couple of weeks with his production andyesterday was no different. Against Jose Suarez and the rest of the Angels’pitching staff, he went 2-for-5 with both hits leaving the yard. He alsotallied three RBI and a couple of runs scored.

Encarnacion’sOutlook

Encarnacion has been hitting homeruns like crazy this year, now with 20. He also now has 400 career HRs. He isputting up the power numbers in bunches, hitting seven home runs in the past 15games played. Encarnacion and the Mariners travel to Minnesota to take on theTwins on Tuesday night. Martin Perez is a solid candidate to have a bounce-backstart, so fade Encarnacion on Tuesday’s slate.

NoahSyndergaard ($8,900)

Syndergaard proved his worth. Hefaced a solid Colorado Rockies lineup and went seven scoreless and only allowedone hit, two walks and seven strikeouts while picking up his fourth win of theseason. He has performed well in his last three starts and is proving to be avaluable asset for DFS players.

Syndergaard’sOutlook

Syndergaard has been phenomenal thepast six weeks outside of the start against the Detroit Tigers on May 24. He isproviding length at 6.1 innings per start and just over one home run allowedper nine innings. His next scheduled start is Saturday at home against the St.Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals are posting a .735 OPS, which is 19th inbaseball, so expect Syndergaard to not have much trouble in his next matchup.

Losers

ShaneBieber ($10,200)

Bieber did not provide the outingrequired against the New York Yankees. He went 1.2 innings and gave up fiveruns on five hits. He also had four strikeouts with two walks and gave up ahome run. After getting the first two outs in the second, he allowed the nexteight Yankees to reach base safely before being pulled. Expect Bieber to have abounce-back outing in his next start.

Bieber’sOutlook

Coming into the game yesterday, Bieberhad been the Indians’ most productive starting pitcher this season. However, hedid not provide length, and with one of the largest prices on the slate, hefailed provide value. The Yankees work the count and get on base at a .330clip. Bieber’s next outing is slated for next Sunday on the road against theDetroit Tigers, the second-worst hitting team in the AL. Look for Bieber toredeem himself the next time around.

CodyBellinger ($5,600)

Bellinger did not look good againstMadison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants yesterday. He went hitless infour at-bats with two of them ending in strike three. Bellinger is in the midstof a severe cold streak and is capable of breaking out in any game. However,with the price tag he carries, avoid Bellinger until he begins to hit again.

Bellinger’sOutlook

Bellinger is not hitting right now,even with a .355 batting average on the season. In his last seven games, he is4-for-25 (.160 average) with eight strikeouts. He finished the three-game setagainst the Giants 0-for-9 with three walks. The Dodgers have an interleaguematchup against the Angels beginning tonight and maybe a day off to gatherhimself would benefit Bellinger the most.

InjuryUpdate

Jason Kipnis left the game in the top of the sixth inning with right hiptightness.

The New York Yankees placed DomingoGerman on the 10-day Injured List with a left hip flexor strain retroactiveto June 8.

The Chicago White Sox placed DylanCovey on the 10-day Injured List with right shoulder inflammationretroactive to June 6.

All 30 teams played on Sunday June 10. Some players overplayed their values while others struggled. All prices and point values are from DraftKings.

Winners

Brandon Lowe ($4,300)

Brandon Lowe feasted on the Boston Red Sox yesterday at the dish, going 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, three RBI and three times crossing home plate. He upped his average on the season to .288 and now has a team-high 13 home runs. Yesterday was his first multi-homer game since April 12 against the Blue Jays.

Lowe’s Outlook

Lowe has been on fire this past week, posting a .357 (10-for-28) batting average in his past seven games with two homers and six RBI. Lowe and the rest of the Rays head home to face off against the Oakland Athletics tonight. They will be facing Tanner Anderson, who has posted a 6.26 ERA in 11 games in Triple-A this season. Look for Lowe to continue driving the ball and potentially get a couple of extra base hits.

Edwin Encarncion ($4,800)

Edwin Encarncion has been making it look like he’s in the HR Derby the past couple of weeks with his production and yesterday was no different. Against Jose Suarez and the rest of the Angels’ pitching staff, he went 2-for-5 with both hits leaving the yard. He also tallied three RBI and a couple of runs scored on the day.

Encarncion’s Outlook

Encarncion has been hitting home runs like crazy this year, now having 20 on the season. He also now has 400 career HR, which in itself is impressive. He is putting up the power numbers in bunches, hitting seven home runs in the past 15 games played. Encarncion and the Mariners travel to Minnesota to take on the Twins on Tuesday night. Martin Perez is a solid candidate to have a bounce-back start, so fade Encarncion on Tuesday’s slate.

Noah Syndergaard ($8,900)

Even with the hefty price tag attached, Syndergaard proved his worth. He faced a solid Colorado Rockies lineup and went seven scoreless and only allowed one hit, two walks and seven strikeouts on the day while picking up his fourth win on the season. He performed well in his last three starts and is proving to be a valuable asset for DFS players looking for a pitcher.

Syndergaard’s Outlook

Syndergaard has been phenomenal the past six weeks outside of the start against the Detroit Tigers on May 24. He is providing length in 6.1 innings per start and just over one home run allowed per nine innings. His next scheduled start is Saturday at home against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals are posting a .735 OPS, which is 19th in baseball so expect Syndergaard to not have too much trouble against the Cards in his next matchup.

Losers

Shane Bieber ($10,200)

Bieber did not provide the outing required for the Cleveland Indians yesterday against the New York Yankees. He went 1.2 innings and gave up five runs on five hits. He also had four strikeouts with two walks and gave up a home run. After getting the first two outs in the second, he allowed the next eight Yankees to reach base safely before being pulled. Expect Bieber to have a bounce-back outing in his next start.

Bieber’s Outlook

Coming into the game yesterday, Shane Bieber has been the Indians’ most productive starting pitcher this season. However, he did not provide length and with one of the largest prices on the slate, he failed provide value. The Yankees work the count and get on base at a .330 clip. Bieber’s next outing is slated for next Sunday on the road against the Detroit Tigers, the second-worst hitting team in the AL. Look for Bieber to redeem himself the next time around.

Cody Bellinger ($5,600)

Bellinger did not look good against Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants yesterday. He finished going hitless in four at-bats with two of them ending in strike three. Bellinger is in the midst of a severe cold streak and is capable of breaking out any game. However, with the price tag he carries, avoid Bellinger until he begins to hit once again.

Bellinger’s Outlook

Cody Bellinger is not hitting right now, even with a .355 batting average on the season. In his last seven games, he is 4-for-25 (.160 average) with eight strikeouts. He finished the three-game set against the Giants going 0-for-9 with three walks. The Dodgers have an interleague matchup against the Angels beginning tomorrow and maybe a day off to gather himself would benefit Bellinger the most.

Injury Update

Jason Kipnis left the game in the top of the sixth inning with right hip tightness.

The New York Yankees placed Domingo German on the 10-day Injured List with a left hip flexor strain retroactive to June 8.

The Chicago White Sox placed Dylan Covey on the 10-day Injured List with right shoulder inflammation retroactive to June 6.

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MLB DFS Winners and Losers: Jonesing

Jason Mezrahi 6 years ago

written by Jason Mezrahi

By Vincent Pensabene

There were 15 games on the slate for May 24, but the Yankees and Royals were rained out and will have a doubleheader today. We will discuss who was a great play and others who underachieved. All scores and prices are based off DraftKings.

Winners

Jorge Alfaro ($3,400)

The Nationals and Marlins had a slugfest on Friday, and Alfaro had his footprints all over the game. He went 3-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored. Alfaro, like many of the Marlins, has had a difficult start to the season with a .257 average, but with Patrick Corbin on the bump today, I would look to fade him.

Alfaro’s Outlook

The Marlins will continue their four-game set in Washington in the battle of the bottom of the NL East. This was Alfaro’s first multi-hit game since May 17 against the Mets. The Nationals have struggled at the beginning of the year, but with a legitimate pitcher in Patrick Corbin, I would expect him to shut down the lowly Marlins. Also, Alfaro has a chance of sitting, as today’s game is at 4:05 p.m.

Adam Jones ($4,400)

The Diamondbacks dominated the San Francisco Giants and Adam Jones was the leader of the pack. Jones was in the cleanup spot in the order and went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. He also scored three times.

Jones’ Outlook

This was the opener of a three-game set in San Francisco for the Diamondbacks. The Giants have not been a good pitching staff, as they have a 4.39 ERA and a .242 batting average against. Arizona, as a whole, has been putrid for the past week, so Jones’ outburst was welcomed. Jones was 1-for-18 in his previous four games, but I would look to put him back in the lineup against a tired Giants’ team.

Jacoby Jones ($2,800)

Jacoby Jones only went 2-for-5 but hit his fifth homer of the season and had four RBI vs. the Mets. He also recorded a double and scored twice to produce in the victory. I do not think Jones will have another game with this kind of production for a while so I would avoid him, even with his low price tag.

Jones’ Outlook

This wasn’t the biggest splash you will see in DFS but with his price tag, it was definitely worth mentioning. His average rose to .183 for the year and had a season-high six total bases. The Tigers aren’t much better as a team than Jones’ average indicates so I would not look for another game like this for a while.

Losers

Noah Syndergaard ($10,100)

Syndergaard did not have a good outing against the Detroit Tigers yesterday. His final line was 5.1 innings with six runs on 10 hits with a walk and two strikeouts. He also gave up two home runs in the outing but recorded a no decision. Most of the struggles came in the first two innings but they all count the same in DFS.

Syndergaard’s Outlook

Syndergaard had the chance to build off his last start in Miami and came out of the gates slow. Syndergaard has had a solid month of May before yesterday’s game but the six runs and 10 hits were tied for his most given up this season. The positive is that he only allowed one free pass, but Detroit is one of the worst offensive teams in the league with a .650 OPS, so this was a matchup where Syndergaard should have thrived. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday at the L.A. Dodgers, so it will be difficult to see a situation where he could bounce back.

Drew Pomeranz ($7,200)

Pomeranz has not had a good 2019 season thus far, only going 27.2 innings in nine starts. He was granted the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks, but they woke up, as Pomeranz only went 2.2 innings and gave up five runs on eight hits, including a home run. He also struck out six and gave up a walk en route to his fifth loss of the season. It’ll be a while before you should consider Pomeranz as a viable option in any lineup.

Pomeranz’s Outlook

Pomeranz hasn’t looked anywhere similar to his 2017 campaign where he went 17-6. The Diamondbacks are tied for the fourth-best average in the National League but were under the Mendoza Line during their recent losing streak. This was also Pomeranz’s fourth consecutive start where he failed to complete five innings. His next start should be Thursday in Miami against the Marlins so it’ll be interesting to see how he could manage against a much weaker lineup than he faced yesterday.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr ($4,200)

The youth movement in Toronto has been exciting to watch for the Blue Jays but yesterday was a struggle offensively. It was Guerrero’s second consecutive hitless game, as he went 0-for-4 with a punchout. It’s nothing to be worried about but it is his first time struggling in the majors. Pitchers are getting a look at him and learning how to work to him.

Guerrero’s Outlook

This is not the end of the world for Vlad. He has been in the big leagues for 30 days, so the slump was bound to happen eventually. The Blue Jays will play the second of their three-game set against the San Diego Padres today and Guerrero will have the opportunity to work out of the slump.

Injury Update

Didi Gregorius has officially started his rehab assignment from Tommy John surgery in October. This means he should return by mid-June.

Dustin Pedroia and Brock Holt have begun their rehab assignments for the Boston Red Sox.

Khris Davis was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to May 22 with a left hip/oblique contusion.

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DFS Pitching and Monkey Knife Fight Picks for 5/24

Cora Baylis 6 years ago

written by Cora Baylis

Our pitching picks have been on point recently and I absolutely love this group of pitchers on this slate. What’s funny is that we’re actually going to fade a couple of studs. That truly says a lot about the very talented arms on this schedule and it’s dealers choice in terms of cheap or expensive arms.

Cash Game Pitcher of the Day

Blake Snell, TB at CLE

DK ($11,400) FD ($11,200)

There are a ton of great options on this slate, but Snell has the best matchup of all the studs. The Indians rank 24^th in scoring, 26^th in OPS and 25^th in wOBA. They’re equally as bad against lefties, ranking 24^th in both average and OPS while ranking 21^st in strikeouts. That makes any pitcher worth considering against them, especially a guy who’s coming off an AL Cy Young. Snell is not far off of that 2018 form, posting a 3.31 ERA and 1.00 WHIP and owning a 71: 12 K:BB rate across 49 innings of action.

Top-Tier Options

Robbie Ray, ARI at SF

DK ($10,900) FD ($8,700)

While I can’t justify using him on DK at $10,900, the $8,700 price tag on FanDuel makes him tough to avoid. What I really like about Ray is this matchup, with the Giants ranking as one of the worst offenses in the league, In fact, San Francisco currently sits 27^th in runs scored, 28^th in OPS and 29^th in wOBA. That’s really no surprise when you consider the fact that Oracle Park is arguably the best pitcher’s park in the Majors. That puts Ray squarely in play, as his 30 percent K rate, .299 wOBA and 3.35 ERA is hard to overlook against a lineup like this.

Jose Berrios, MIN vs. CWS

DK ($10,200) FD ($9.900)

The Twins have been one of the biggest surprises in the league and Berrios is a huge reason why. The stud righty has broken out to post a 3.39 ERA and 1.13 WHIP while providing a 60:11 K:BB rate. Those are some of the best numbers in the AL and it really makes him tough to fade against an offense like this. Not only does Chicago rank 20^th in both runs scored and OPS, they also have the worst K rate in the Majors dating back to last season. That’s why Berrios enters this game as a –230 favorite, which only adds more spunk to his value.

Noah Syndergaard, NYM vs. DET

DK ($10,100) FD ($10,600)

This is probably my favorite tournament play on the board, as Syndergaard’s upside is simply monstrous in a matchup like this. While the season-long numbers are nothing special, his peripherals are simply elite. In fact, Syndergaard has a 2.76 career FIP and 27 percent K rate while posting a .276 xwOBA so far this season. That means he’s been the victim of some bad luck and a start against the Tigers is a good way to regress back to the mean. Detroit currently ranks 29^th in OPS, runs scored and K rate while sitting 28^th in wOBA. That spells disaster in a pitching park like Citi Field, especially considering they’re about to lose a DH.

Mid-Tier Option

Joey Lucchesi, SD at TOR

DK ($8,900) FD ($7,000)

Lucchesi was my play of the week last Friday on FanDuel and he continues to be undervalued. While his 4.28 ERA and 1.26 WHIP doesn’t look like anything special, his peripherals tell a different story. We’re talking about a guy with a .293 xwOBA and 3.50 xFIP to match his impressive 25.4 percent K rate. Those are elite peripherals and you’d usually see those sort of numbers from a $9,000 player. Getting to face Toronto is nothing to fear either, with the Blue Jays ranking 27^th in wOBA, 20th in K rate and 26^th in both runs scored and OPS. That’s why Lucchesi enters this matchup as the favorite with Toronto projected for only four runs.

Cheap Pitchers

Drew Pomeranz, SF vs. ARI

DK ($7,200) FD ($5,900)

Alright, we’re going to get a little risky here with these final two picks. I always have a hard time fading a Giants pitcher at home in a quality matchup, especially when they’re so cheap. Pitching at Oracle Park simply can’t be matched, as that’s easily the lowest-scoring park in the Majors. That’s why we’re looking at a 7.5-total here, with Arizona projected for fewer than four runs. Pomeranz is a decent bet for a quality start, which is all you can ask for from someone priced so cheaply. The San Fran southpaw is not as bad as his numbers indicate either, as his 4.00 career ERA and 23 percent K rate are acceptable numbers from someone in such a good situation. The Diamondbacks ranking 23^rd in xwOBA only adds to Pomeranz’s intrigue.

Kyle McGowin, WSH vs. MIA

DK ($7,000) FD ($5,500)

This is simply a punt play because anyone is worth starting against the Marlins. Miami’s offensive numbers are downright historic, as they rank last in wOBA, xwOBA, xSLG, runs scored and OPS. That puts any pitcher in play against them and it’s hard to overlook a guy who’s only $5,500 on FanDuel in such a premium matchup. McGowin’s Triple-A numbers are rather impressive too, with the right-hander having posted a 3.50 FIP and 26 percent K rate at that level over the last two years. He also enters this matchup as a –150 favorite with Miami projected for only four runs.

Monkey Knife Fight Picks of the Day

Jose Berrios 1.5 more strikeouts than Reynaldo Lopez

With Minnesota entering this game as a monster favorite, it seems likely that Berrios will last much longer than Lopez. That alone makes this a great spot, as Berrios is the far superior pitcher. The fact that Chicago ranks 25^th in K rate while Minnesota sits third only adds to the value of this pick, as I could see Berrios recording four more Ks than Lopez.

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Noah Syndergaard over 6.5 strikeouts

The upside here is simply ridiculous. We’re talking about a pitcher with a 27 percent K rate facing the second-worst lineup in baseball. It’s not only that the Tigers have a horrible lineup, they also own the second-worst K rate in the Majors while playing without a DH. Those factors are hard to overlook and working in a pitcher’s park like Citi Field puts Syndergaard in play for double-digit Ks.

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