Steve Renner’s MLB DFS – 9/8

PITCHING

Yu Darvish … I love Darvish tonight. Β The time has come for the Dodgers to get a win and stop the bleeding and since the Rockies haven’t seen Darvish before I give him the edge with his slider being very unique.

Max Scherzer … Max will dominate the Phillies tonight. Β We get one more vintage Max performance today and the question becomes if you find enough value bats to pair with him.

Jimmy Nelson … 60 degree temps, wind blowing in heavy and a cold/banged up Cubs team. Β Nelson has pitched well vs them and in Wrigley.

Marcus Stroman … Stroman at home against a dead walking Tigers team is like … it’s like … Β It’s like ordering the fish taco’s at your favorite mexican restaurant. Β It wont disappoint, but you won’t be all super psyched to get some fucking fish taco’s.

 

SP2

Lucas Giolito … Wooo, are we seeing the pitching version of Mike Trout here? Β Guy who came up and struggled and then when he came up the second time became an absolute stud? Β Did someone spike my morning coffee? Β Did I seriously just write that? Β Anyways, the Giants offense isn’t scary and Chicago should hit Matt Moore – HARD giving Gio enough run support if he exits early to hold onto the win.

Trevor Williams … I wish he was at home, and I usually stack this series but the Cards return home after a west coast trip and I’m gonna ride T-Williams for another good start. Β Luke Weaver also in play if you play the under in this game, he’s got great K% numbers so far.

 

FAVORITE STACKS

Arizona … If you didn’t see me listing them first coming a mile away, then you haven’t solved my code yet! Β  Sadly, the roof is closed. Β It’s still 100+ degrees in Arizona? Β Who knew.

Seattle / LA Angels … This game is going to be a sneaky good one today. Β Both pitchers are in that C+ range of pitchers who are good enough to navigate through 4 to 5 IP but will give up 3-4 ER off a couple bombs in an instant.

Washington … I used Jake Thompson on his breakout game and now I will use him on his regression game. Β And by use, I mean stacking all the Nationals. Β PLEASE Nationals, put a normal lineup out tonight. Β PLEASE…

 

Favorite One Off Combo’s

Freddie Freeman/Christian Yelich …. Someone wake up Freeman and tell him that Jose Urena is pitching….. Β Yelich is 7 for 17 against Folty and playing in Atlanta where lefties rake.

 

POSITIONAL PLAYS

CATCHER

  • Mike Zunino
  • Gary Sanchez – One of the few games in good hitting conditions today.
  • Brian McCann

FIRST BASE

  • Prince Frederick Freeman
  • Chris Davis – Lefties in Cleveland!
  • Jose Abreu
  • Wil Myers

SECOND BASE

  • Daniel Murphy
  • Robinson Cano
  • Jonathan Schoop

THIRD BASE

  • Jake Lamb – Splish Splash Bitches! Β Back in the Pool we go.
  • Anthony Rendon
  • Todd Frazier

SHORTSTOP

  • Trea Turner – Yo, this thing on? Β I want aΒ BIIIIG GAME… BIG BIG BIIIIIIG
  • Jorge Polanco
  • Francisco Lindor

OUTFIELD – Tier 1

  • Christian Yelich
  • AJ Pollock
  • Jabari Splish Splash Blash
  • Mike Trout

OUTFIELD – Tier 2

  • David Peralta
  • Nelson Cruz
  • Eddie Rosario
  • Steven Souza Jr
  • Nick Markakis
  • Marcell Ozuna

OUTFIELD – Value

  • Howie Kendrick
  • Mitch Haniger
  • Michael A. Taylor

 

DONGERS CLUB

  1. Freddie Freeman – 1B – Chairman
  2. Christian Yelich – OF
  3. Jake ‘Splish Splash’ Lamb – 3B
  4. Jabari ‘Splish Splash’ Blash – OF
  5. Trea Turner – SS
  6. Daniel Murphy – 2B
  7. Mike Zunino – C
  8. Mike Trout – OF
  9. BONUS …….. Chris Davis – 1B

 

 

About Steve Renner 1215 Articles
Steve has been a part of the Full Time DFS team from the beginning when we migrated over from Scout Fantasy Sports. As a former contributor on the message forums at Scout he developed a following for his unique writing on MLB DFS. He continued this over with the launch of FullTimeDFS and built a team and platform focused on the common every day DFS player and not those who are just looking for a quick win or to build out MME in every sport for screenshot glory. Steve (sdchickens) specializes in MLB (Dongers Club), NHL (Slap Shot) and NFL (The Ambush). On a personal level he also loves College Sports and will dabble in them for DFS purposes a ton. And yes, he's an avid Saints fan.