MLB Daily Grind Down: Sunday, September 15th Part Two

by John Britt (jmbwngfn) Last Updated 2013-09-15 22:49:00

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh

1:35 PM	Chicago Cubs – ROAD					Pittsburgh – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.240	0.702	20.10%	0.54		0.245	0.705	22.40%	0.55
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.230	0.689	22.00%	0.41		0.260	0.740	23.40%	0.48
SP STATS	Wood – LHP					Liriano – LHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.12	3.17	6.28	9.75		1.23	2.98	9.20	13.18
LAST 14 DAYS	1.29	2.57	5.79	11.50		1.18	5.73	8.18	9.00
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	CHC vs L		CHC BvP			PIT vs L		PIT BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Travis Wood – Wood has pitched far better away from Wrigley Field and has mowed down the Pirates in their two prior meetings this season. Don’t count on a win, but he should have a solid game. Pitcher Rating: 6 out of 10

• Francisco Liriano – Liriano has been outstanding both at home and vs the Cubs in 2013. His strike-out rate is elite and the Pirates are counting on him in the midst of a playoff race. Pitcher Rating: 9 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Andrew McCutcheon is usually a solid play against lefties but is just 1 for 16 against Travis Wood.

Absolutely avoid any Chicago Cub left handed hitters; as lefties are hitting just .135 against Liriano.

Cleveland vs. Chicago White Sox

2:10 PM	Cleveland – ROAD					Chicago White Sox – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.253	0.732	21.10%	0.63		0.251	0.683	19.30%	0.51
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.263	0.751	19.90%	0.49		0.253	0.691	19.30%	0.40
SP STATS	McAllister – RHP					Sale – LHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.35	3.97	7.00	8.96		1.06	2.97	9.57	14.01
LAST 14 DAYS	1.98	9.72	10.00	4.05		0.80	1.76	10.73	17.05
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	CLE vs L		CLE BvP			CHW vs R		CHW BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Zach McAllister – McAllister has cruised through the White Sox lineup in each of his 3 prior starts this season. He struggled down the stretch but has a favorable matchup against these terrible White Sox. Pitcher Rating: 6 out of 10

• Chris Sale – While Sale has pitched very well at US Cellular Field, he has been roughed up by the Indians in 2013. Pitcher Rating: 7 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Adam Dunn is 2 for 14 with 9 k’s off of McAllister.

Ryan Raburn has smacked Chris Sale around; going 6 for 16 with a pair of homeruns.

Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota

2:10 PM	Tampa Bay – ROAD					Minnesota – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.262	0.748	18.70%	0.62		0.241	0.698	22.20%	0.54
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.280	0.764	18.80%	0.49		0.251	0.708	22.60%	0.43
SP STATS	Price – LHP					Hernandez – LHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.12	3.51	7.27	11.19		1.60	5.19	4.59	5.21
LAST 14 DAYS	1.36	5.79	7.07	8.00		1.00	3.00	4.50	7.00
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	TBR vs L		TBR BvP			MIN vs L		MIN BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• David Price – Last year’s CY Young winner has pitched very well after a slow start to the 2013 season. While he was roughed up last week, he has a favorable matchup against a weak hitting Minnesota team. Pitcher Ratiing: 8 out of 10

• Pedro Hernandez – Hernandez has been far more successful at home but isn’t a strong fantasy option. Pitcher Rating: 3 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Righties are hitting .336 off of Hernandez this year so all of the Tampa righties are in play (especially Evan Longoria who crushes left handed pitching)

It’s wise to avoid any of the Twins’ hitters, as there are plenty of better options out there.

LA Angels vs. Houston

2:10 PM	LA Angels – ROAD					Houston – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.263	0.743	18.90%	0.61		0.239	0.683	25.60%	0.54
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.270	0.753	18.80%	0.48		0.237	0.678	25.30%	0.41
SP STATS	Williams – RHP					Clemens – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.38	4.60	5.91	5.79		1.50	5.91	6.26	2.32
LAST 14 DAYS	1.19	2.93	6.56	8.37		1.74	3.72	1.96	3.60
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	LAA vs R		LAA BvP			HOU vs R		HOU BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Jerome Williams – Jerome Williams is at best an average MLB pitcher but has the luxury of taking on an absolutely terrible Houston team. Pitcher Rating: 6 out of 10

• Paul Clemens – Unfortunately for Paul, his first name isn’t Roger. With a 5.91 ERA on the year you would be wise to look elsewhere. Pitcher Rating: 0 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Right handed batters are hitting .295 off of Paul Clemens.

Lefties have had more success against Jerome Williams witch makes Jason Castro a strong play behind the plate.

Cincinnati vs. Milwaukee

2:10 PM	Cincinnati – ROAD					Milwaukee – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.249	0.718	20.10%	0.58		0.254	0.714	19.70%	0.57
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.251	0.723	20.10%	0.47		0.251	0.713	18.90%	0.43
SP STATS	Arroyo – RHP					Gallardo – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.13	3.62	5.63	9.68		1.38	4.18	7.03	9.15
LAST 14 DAYS	1.68	6.97	4.46	3.55		0.91	1.29	7.29	14.33
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	CIN vs R		CIN BvP			MIL vs R		MIL BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Bronson Arroyo – With Cincinnati fighting for a playoff birth, they will count on Bronson Arroyo to bring his “A” game. He has pitched better on the road and has mowed down the Brewers in 2013. Pitcher Rating: 7 out of 10

• Yovani Gallardo – Gallardo seems to have put his early season struggles behind him as he sports a 2.63 ERA since the break. He has also pitched very well against Cincinnati this season. Pitcher Rating: 6 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Left handed batters are hitting .288 off of Arroyo this year, so both Norichika Aoki and Scooter Gennett are solid options.

Both Ryan Ludwick and Jay Bruce have punished Yovani Gallardo in the past and are well worth rostering.

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