MLB Daily Grind Down: Wednesday, September 25th Part 2

by Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) Last Updated 2013-09-25 16:09:40

Toronto vs. Baltimore

7:05 PM	Toronto – ROAD					Baltimore – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.252	0.733	18.00%	0.62		0.264	0.755	18.10%	0.63
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.254	0.744	18.00%	0.49		0.267	0.767	18.00%	0.52
SP STATS	Rogers – RHP					Norris – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.41	4.52	6.36	4.19		1.48	4.12	7.42	8.88
LAST 14 DAYS	1.85	5.40	10.00	6.05		2.38	3.86	12.86	4.10
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	TOR vs R		TOR BvP			BAL vs R		BAL BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Esmil Rogers – Rogers can have a good start every once in a while, but for the most part he is a pitcher that you would rather take hitters against. The Orioles hit the ball well at home and I think Rogers will struggle. Not only do I not like Rogers, but I am calling for a Chris Davis dong! Rating = 2
• Bud Norris – Norris has not pitched well in Camden Yards since coming over from the Astros. In 4 starts there, he has an ERA over 7. He’s not a recommended fantasy option even against the short handed Blue Jays. Rating = 3

Batter Grind Down

TOR – This game is going to be all about the hitting. Norris is giving up a .307 batting average to lefties so try to target Adam Lind and Anthony Gose.

BAL – Rogers also struggles with left handed bats. He is giving up a .292 batting average to lefties. I like Nate McLouth and Nick Markakis, but like I said earlier, I’m calling a HR for Chris Davis today.

Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland

7:05 PM	Chicago White Sox – ROAD					Cleveland – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.251	0.683	19.30%	0.51		0.253	0.732	21.10%	0.63
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.251	0.682	19.50%	0.39		0.245	0.717	21.70%	0.47
SP STATS	Axelrod – RHP					Salazar – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.66	5.72	5.30	4.56		1.13	3.09	11.10	10.13
LAST 14 DAYS	2.50	8.22	7.50	3.10		1.41	3.72	11.74	8.60
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	CHW vs R		CHW BvP			CLE vs R		CLE BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Dylan Axelrod – Axelrod has been awful on the road this season. He has an ERA over 7 and is facing an Indians team that is in a must win situation. Things are not looking good for his fantasy output tonight. Rating = 2

• Danny Salazar – Salazar has been very good for the Indians. He has a 3.09 ERA and an incredible K rate of 11 per 9 innings. I don’t think that K rate will hold up over the long run, but right now he is dealing. He is one of my favorite pitchers of the day. Rating = 8

Batter Grind Down

CWS – I’m really not too high on this White Sox lineup, I think they will struggle against Salazar just like they did last time they faced him.

CLE – Lot of Indians in play today. If you want to go in favor of the lefty/righty splits you can look at guys like Michael Bourn, Jason Kipnis, Carlos Santana, and Michael Brantley.

Philadelphia vs. Miami

7:10 PM	Philadelphia – ROAD					Miami – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.248	0.694	19.90%	0.52		0.231	0.623	19.80%	0.43
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.235	0.680	20.60%	0.41		0.234	0.663	21.10%	0.38
SP STATS	Hamels – LHP					Hand – LHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.16	3.62	8.24	11.13		0.92	3.14	7.66	4.18
LAST 14 DAYS	1.62	6.23	9.00	10.50		0.98	3.86	6.43	4.55
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	PHI vs L		PHI BvP			MIA vs L		MIA BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Cole Hamels – Hamels got off to a rough start in his last outing, but other than that he has really been pitching well. I love the matchup against the Marlins in that big Marlins Park. I think he will pitch at least 7 strong innings and strike out at least 6 batters. Rating = 9

• Brad Hand – Hand is a below average lefty that is making a spot start. While the Phillies aren’t great against lefties, I don’t see Hand pitching long enough to be of any fantasy value. Rating = 2

Batter Grind Down

PHI – Carlos Ruiz and Jimmy Rollins are both pretty decent options against lefties, but I don’t think you have to worry too much about the righty/lefty splits because I don’t think Hand will pitch very deep into this game.

MIA – Giancarlo Stanton hits lefties well but I’m on the side of the Phillies pitcher in this one.

Milwaukee vs. Atlanta

7:10 PM	Milwaukee – ROAD					Atlanta – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.254	0.714	19.70%	0.57		0.252	0.731	22.40%	0.59
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.265	0.731	21.30%	0.44		0.252	0.735	22.60%	0.48
SP STATS	Lohse – RHP					Maholm – LHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.22	3.51	5.71	8.88		1.43	4.44	6.04	8.48
LAST 14 DAYS	0.93	2.57	5.79	11.50		1.57	6.75	3.53	3.10
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	MIL vs L		MIL BvP			ATL vs R		ATL BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Kyle Lohse – Lohse has only had two good starts out of his last five and with only a few days left in the MLB season, you don’t want to be taking too many risks. Take the smart plays and end the season on a high note. Rating = 4

• Paul Maholm – Maholm pitches well at home, but I really don’t like his matchup against the Brewers. They have quite a few bats that hit lefties well and Maholm hasn’t been very sharp since the All-Star break. Rating = 4

Batter Grind Down

MIL – Carlos Gomez, Aramis Ramirez, and Jonathan Lucroy all hit lefties well. I don’t think too many people will be playing Brewers tonight so it could be a nice little mini-stack in a GPP.

ATL – The Braves will likely be mixing their lineup around as they get ready for the playoffs so check their lineup before making any roster decisions. I like the lefty/righty matchup for Freddie Freeman, but make sure he is in the lineup.

Houston vs. Texas

8:05 PM	Houston – ROAD					Texas – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.239	0.683	25.60%	0.54		0.262	0.740	16.80%	0.62
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.256	0.707	25.60%	0.42		0.266	0.751	17.50%	0.48
SP STATS	Keuchel – LHP					Perez – LHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.53	4.99	7.18	6.93		1.37	3.54	5.71	9.72
LAST 14 DAYS	1.64	4.97	11.80	12.60		1.82	4.24	4.24	5.67
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	HOU vs L		HOU BvP			TEX vs L		TEX BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Dallas Keuchel – Keuchel has actually had a few decent starts lately, but you can throw those out the window because he is facing a tough Rangers team that is in must win mode. Not only that, but he is facing them in Rangers Ballpark which is one of the most hitter friendly parks in baseball. Rating = 1

• Martin Perez – This is a big start for Perez. The Rangers are still a game out of the Wild Card and can’t afford to lose any more games. That’s a lot of pressure for a young pitcher. Something tells me that he is going to struggle a bit. Rating = 5

Batter Grind Down

HOU – Jonathan Villar, Jose Altuve, and Chris Carter all hit lefties well and aren’t bad options against Perez who just hasn’t pitched that well over his last few starts.

TEX – It would be easy to say get all of the right hand bats of the Rangers in your lineup, but even the lefties are in play as Keuchel is allowing lefties to hit for a .290 batting average. All batters are in play so take a look at the salaries and find the best value plays.

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