WEATHER
We have some cooler temps in most spots today,nothing that screams PPD risk though, but there is some good humidity in a sneaky spot tonight
PITCHING
Clayton Kershaw … Do not play him. Β He is on a pitch count limit. Β I wish this hadn’t been made public news because he would have been about 20% owned and there’s no reason for him to pitch over 80 pitches at all the rest of the season. Β Do not roster him. Β This is a donkey play.
Mike Clevinger … What a way to start Friday off, huh? Β This is the second game of a double-header so we have to see who Detroit rolls out in the second game. Β Wait, no we dont. Β They don’t have anyone left. Β JD is gone. Β Upton is gone. Β Miggy is definitely going to drink in-between games. Β Heck, I’d be shocked if he isn’t sipping on a flask at first base in the first game. Β Why not? Β Clevinger should be good today. Β Wouldn’t be shocked to see the Tigers get swept all weekend by a team who has dominated them lately. Β He will be chalk.
Luis Castillo … Pirates haven’t hit anything in forever and Castillo has nasty stuff. Β If he has his control then he could have a huge game in a good ballpark for pitchers.
Jimmy Nelson … Jimmy! pitched great against the Nationals earlier this year but I honestly don’t love going to him tonight compared to Clevinger. Β The reason to consider him on FanDuel tonight specifically is that he’ll be considerably lower owned than Clevinger but has just as much upside. Β So, if you want to play on Clevinger getting rocked then this is a decent pivot.
PITCHING – LONGSHOTS
Kevin Gausman … Just a gut feel but I think Gausman pitches a gem tonight. Β Cooler temps and low humidity in Baltimore and the JaysΒ are the lowest scoring team in the AL despite their outburst last night.
Buck Farmer … Pure punt play because of his price and K upside. Β Second game of DH could produce a weaker Indians lineup so I think we get enough out of him to warrant using him at the discounted rate.
Tyler SkaggsΒ … Texas road trip theory
FADES
- Kershaw – See above….
- Cole – I think Cincinnati beats him up today.
- Lamet – Dodgers have too many lefties that can mash.
FAVORITE STACKS
Kansas City … Show me someone else who has the balls to write up the Royals as their #1 stack? Β OK, now show me someone else who is willing to play 3+figures on them? Β Damn straight. Β All in on my Royals tonight who I feel are in a good spot to finally wake up. Β They’re going into Minnesota where they have raked historically and facing former Royal Dillon Gee (Gee, he sucks) tonight in a game withΒ HEAVY humidity.
- Salvador Perez – This guy hasn’t been right since coming off the DL, but I think the day off really helped him more than anyone else. Β His first AB will tell me everything tonight. Β He has raked in Minnesota and obviously caught Gee last year. Β He’s locked in tonight for me and he is my biggest risk.
- Jorge Bonifacio – He’s #2. Β Better get the start over Brandon Moss….
- Eric Hosmer – He would be #3, simply because I am worried about Moose’s knee.
- Whit – He is #4.
Colorado … I think we get some fireworks this weekend in Coors field. Β The Diamondbacks and Rockies have actually had lower scoring series in the past in Coors but the Rockies need to make a statement and they’ve been home all week which preps them to really go off today. Β Arizona comes in red hot as well so they’re obviously in play.
Miami … Oh, they got shutdown by Ben Lively last night? Β That’s nice. Β All aboard them again today after everyone walks away.
LA Angels … So, I have like, 5,000 “random” narratives. Β One of them is Angels in Arlington! Β Trout and Pujols. Β What’s this? Β We have new toys? Β Upton and Phillips? Β Yeah, good luck with that Hamels.
SNEAKY STACKS
Dude, I listed Kansas City #1. Β What more do you want?
TOP POSITIONAL PLAYS
CATCHERS
- Salvador Perez – Salvy Splash Time!
- Yasmani Grandal – Yasmani in Petco!
- JT Realmuto
FIRST BASE
- Paul Goldschmidt – He will be skipped because of his price. Whenever people do that, he homers twice. Β Im a poet and I don’t even know it….
- Eric Thames
- Mark Reynolds
- Pujols
SECOND BASE
- Jonathan Schoooop
- Dee Gordon
- Scooter Gennett
- Brian Dozier – KC Murder
THIRD BASE
- Arenado
- Lamb
- Moustakas
SHORTSTOP
- Trea Turner
- Jorge Polanco
- Andrelton Simmons
OUTFIELD – Tier 1
- Trout, Mike
- Julio Daniel Martinez
- Corey Dickerson
- Ryan Braun
OUTFIELD – Tier 2
- Christian Yelich/Marcell Ozuna/Giancarlo Stanton – Yeah… Pivetta….. Β He sucks
- Car-Go Boom
- Charlie Blackmon
- Jorge Bonifacio
- Khris Davis
- Justin Upton
- Paulo Orlando – Just in case they roll him out there
- Andrew Benintendi
OUTFIELD – Value Tier
- Melky … Do it.
- Manny Margot
- Friday Night Lights – 13 SB off Gerrit Cole. Β Β THIRTEEN. Β He has 23 Plate Apperances. Β THIRTEEN
- Zeke Carrera
DONGERS CLUB
- Nolan Arenado – 3B – Chairman
- Goldy – 1B
- Mike Trout – OF
- Salvador Perez – C
- Melky Cabrera – OF
- Corey Dickerson – OF
- Andrelton Simmons – SS
- Jonathan Schoop – 2B
- BONUS …………… Brian Dozier – 2B
