MLB Grind Down: Friday, July 3rd
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Miami at Chicago Cubs – 2:20 PM EST
| Miami | Chicago Cubs | ||||||||
 | Tom Koehler |  | Jason Hammel | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CHC (-170) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.239 | 0.688 | 0.307 | 19.4% | SP vs. Left | 0.232 | 0.668 | 0.294 | 20.60% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.248 | 0.707 | 0.314 | 17.7% | SP vs. Right | 0.219 | 0.648 | 0.284 | 25.70% |
| Batter Splits | MIA BvP | MIA vs R | Batter Splits | CHC BvP | CHC vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Tom Koehler : FD: $6,800 — DK: $6,600
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 277.1 — SIERA: 4.22 — K%: 18.6% — BB%: 8.7% — FB Rate: 38.2% — HR/FB: 9.0%
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.2 — SIERA: 3.08 — K%: 21.3% — BB%: 4.6% — FB Rate: 26.9% — HR/FB: 23.8%
Chicago Cubs Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.303 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 24.7% (Rank: 29)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.277 (Rank: 26) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 20)
Pitchers per PA: 3.98 (Rank: 1)
Analysis: There is only one game in the afternoon today, but it is included in the “All-Day” slate, so we will include it in the Grind Down. Koehler has pitched well in his recent starts, posting a 3.08 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 21.3%. He has never been a high strikeout pitcher in his career though and he comes into today’s game as a huge underdog against the Cubs. Chicago is not the best offensive team in the National League, but they lead the majors in pitches per plate appearance.
Pitcher Rating:53.0
Jason Hammel : FD: $9,100 — DK: $7,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 272.0 — SIERA: 3.32 — K%: 23.5% — BB%: 5.6% — FB Rate: 38.1% — HR/FB: 11.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 28.2 — SIERA: 3.62 — K%: 25.2% — BB%: 8.4% — FB Rate: 47.4% — HR/FB: 8.3%
Miami Marlins Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.293 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 21)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.282 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 22.2% (Rank: 24)
Pitchers per PA: 3.71 (Rank: 28)
Analysis: If you are playing anyone from this game, Hammel is probably the best play at any position. He has been terrific over the last two seasons, posting a 3.32 SIERA with an impressive strikeout rate of 23.5%. He draws a favorable matchup against a Marlins’ offense that struggles against right-handed pitching. On the season, Miami is ranked 25th in wOBA (.293) and 21st in strikeout rate (20.5%) against righties. The Marlins are also missing their best hitter in Giancarlo Stanton.
Pitcher Rating:92.1
Batter Grind Down
Miami
The Marlins’ offense lacks serious power without Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup. While Justin Bour does provide some pop every now and then, he is nowhere near the same caliber of hitter as Stanton. Jason Hammel should be able to dominate this lineup, as he has held left and right-handed hitters under a .295 wOBA over the last two seasons.
Elite / Secondary Plays:
NONE
Chicago Cubs
Even though the Cubs have a lot of young talent in their lineup, they have really struggled to score runs this season. They are ranked 20th in wOBA against right-handed pitching. Today’s matchup against Tom Koehler is a decent one, but none of the Cubs’ hitters stand out as must plays. Koehler has held left and right-handed hitters under a .315 wOBA over the last two seasons.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Anthony Rizzo : FD: $3,900 — DK: $5,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 715 — wOBA: 0.397 — ISO: 0.265 — wRC+: 153
Last 14 Days: PA: 57 — wOBA: 0.380 — ISO: 0.260 — wRC+: 142
Chris Coghlan : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 563 — wOBA: 0.359 — ISO: 0.190 — wRC+: 127
Last 14 Days: PA: 49 — wOBA: 0.366 — ISO: 0.108 — wRC+: 132
Miguel Montero : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,200
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 646 — wOBA: 0.323 — ISO: 0.141 — wRC+: 101
Last 14 Days: PA: 40 — wOBA: 0.285 — ISO: 0.079 — wRC+: 77
San Francisco at Washington – 6:05 PM EST
| San Francisco | Washington | ||||||||
 | Jake Peavy |  | Gio Gonzalez | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| WAS (-155) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.244 | 0.760 | 0.332 | 17.5% | SP vs. Left | 0.237 | 0.649 | 0.289 | 22.50% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.266 | 0.739 | 0.326 | 19.5% | SP vs. Right | 0.247 | 0.698 | 0.310 | 23.50% |
| Batter Splits | SFG BvP | SF vs L | Batter Splits | WAS BvP | WAS vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Jake Peavy : FD: $6,600 — DK: $6,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 210.1 — SIERA: 4.12 — K%: 18.5% — BB%: 7.5% — FB Rate: 41.7% — HR/FB: 9.1%
Washington Nationals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.318 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 20.7% (Rank: 24)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 22.1% (Rank: 23)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 24)
Analysis: Peavy will make his first start since April 17th, as a back injury has kept him out of action for over two months. He hasn’t been very sharp in his rehab starts and I’m a bit concerned about his strikeout rate moving forward, as he is an aging pitcher. Peavy draws a decent matchup tonight against the Nationals, but he is a large underdog in this game. Let’s wait a couple of starts to see what type of form he is in before targeting him in daily fantasy.
Pitcher Rating:58.4
Gio Gonzalez : FD: $9,200 — DK: $7,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 240.1 — SIERA: 3.56 — K%: 23.2% — BB%: 8.8% — FB Rate: 30.3% — HR/FB: 6.5%
Last 30 Days: IP: 22.2 — SIERA: 4.40 — K%: 16.2% — BB%: 12.1% — FB Rate: 19.1% — HR/FB: 0.0%
San Francisco Giants Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 19.3% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.353 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 20.9% (Rank: 17)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 25)
Analysis: Gonzalez has not pitched well in his recent outings, posting a 4.40 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 23.2%. His recent struggles are a bit perplexing, as his velocity and swinging-strike rate are both around his career averages. If he can find the strike zone, he’ll be back to his 2014 form in no time. He is a sizable favorite tonight at home against a Giants’ offense that is ranked 13th in wOBA (.311) against left-handed pitching. He is a buy-low candidate on DraftKings ($7,900).
Pitcher Rating:73.2
Batter Grind Down
San Francisco
The Giants are a team that prides itself in putting the ball in play. They don’t strike out very often, but they don’t have a ton of power in their lineup either. They draw a fairly difficult matchup tonight against Gio Gonzalez, who has held left and right-handed hitters under a .310 wOBA over the last two seasons. Buster Posey and Matt Duffy are worth a look, but both are secondary options at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Buster Posey : FD: $4,500 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 245 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.195 — wRC+: 139
Last 14 Days: PA: 48 — wOBA: 0.495 — ISO: 0.390 — wRC+: 228
Matt Duffy : FD: $3,700 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 95 — wOBA: 0.320 — ISO: 0.112 — wRC+: 109
Last 14 Days: PA: 52 — wOBA: 0.385 — ISO: 0.280 — wRC+: 153
Washington
The Nationals square off against Jake Peavy, who hasn’t made a start in over two months. Rust could be an issue for the aging Peavy and the Nationals could have a decent offensive outing in this one. Over the last two seasons, Peavy has given up a .332 wOBA to left-handed hitters. Bryce Harper provides the upside for tournaments, while Denard Span provides the consistency that we are looking for in cash games.
Elite Plays:
Denard Span : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 664 — wOBA: 0.365 — ISO: 0.133 — wRC+: 133
Last 14 Days: PA: 45 — wOBA: 0.375 — ISO: 0.054 — wRC+: 140
Secondary Plays:
Bryce Harper : FD: $5,000 — DK: $5,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 504 — wOBA: 0.405 — ISO: 0.249 — wRC+: 161
Last 14 Days: PA: 35 — wOBA: 0.405 — ISO: 0.303 — wRC+: 160
Cleveland at Pittsburgh – 7:05 PM EST
| Cleveland | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
 | Trevor Bauer |  | Charlie Morton | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| PIT (-137) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.228 | 0.692 | 0.310 | 22.9% | SP vs. Left | 0.251 | 0.690 | 0.311 | 18.40% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.258 | 0.737 | 0.325 | 21.5% | SP vs. Right | 0.247 | 0.686 | 0.308 | 17.10% |
| Batter Splits | CLE BvP | CLE vs R | Batter Splits | PIT BvP | PIT vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Trevor Bauer : FD: $8,400 — DK: $7,600
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 244.0 — SIERA: 4.00 — K%: 22.2% — BB%: 9.7% — FB Rate: 42.8% — HR/FB: 8.8%
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.1 — SIERA: 4.92 — K%: 20.2% — BB%: 13.7% — FB Rate: 48.1% — HR/FB: 12.8%
Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.310 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 19.8% (Rank: 16)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.326 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 20.3% (Rank: 14)
Pitchers per PA: 3.78 (Rank: 17)
Analysis: After an outstanding start to the season, Bauer has reached the summit and is now plummeting back down the mountain. He has a 4.92 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 20.2% and a walk rate of 13.7% over the last month. Tonight he faces a Pirates’ offense that is trending in the opposite direction, after a huge series against the Tigers. Bauer is a risky play at this point and I will be avoiding him in all formats tonight.
Pitcher Rating:57.8
Charlie Morton : FD: $7,600 — DK: $5,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 197.1 — SIERA: 3.70 — K%: 17.8% — BB%: 7.9% — FB Rate: 21.3% — HR/FB: 9.7%
Last 30 Days: IP: 26.0 — SIERA: 4.03 — K%: 14.7% — BB%: 6.9% — FB Rate: 21.3% — HR/FB: 10.5%
Cleveland Indians Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.309 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 19.0% (Rank: 9)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.298 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 21.7% (Rank: 21)
Pitchers per PA: 3.93 (Rank: 3)
Analysis: Morton is one of those pitchers that does what is asked of him. He doesn’t strike out a ton of batters, but he produces a very high ground-ball rate and he typically gives his team a chance to pick up the win. Tonight he faces an Indians’ offense that has really cooled off since the start of the season. Over the last 14 days, they are ranked 21st in both wOBA (.298) and strikeout rate (21.7%). I’ll likely have zero shares of Morton tonight, but you could certainly do worse at pitcher.
Pitcher Rating:62.4
Batter Grind Down
Cleveland
The Indians’ offense has underwhelmed recently and that trend will likely continue as they square off against the Pirates in a National League ballpark. They draw a mediocre matchup tonight against Charlie Morton, who has been much more effective against left-handed hitters in recent seasons. Jason Kipnis and Michael Brantley are both in play, but they are secondary options at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Jason Kipnis : FD: $4,500 — DK: $4,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 591 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.141 — wRC+: 138
Last 14 Days: PA: 59 — wOBA: 0.445 — ISO: 0.185 — wRC+: 195
Michael Brantley : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 617 — wOBA: 0.386 — ISO: 0.180 — wRC+: 153
Last 14 Days: PA: 57 — wOBA: 0.251 — ISO: 0.038 — wRC+: 59
Pittsburgh
The Pirates’ offense has to be feeling pretty good right now after a huge offensive explosion in a sweep over the Tigers. They will look to keep things rolling tonight against Trevor Bauer, who has not pitched well recently. Bauer is a right-handed pitcher, but he actually gives up a much higher wOBA to right-handed hitters. The right-handed power bats in the Pirates’ lineup are all in play tonight.
Elite Plays:
Starling Marte : FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 711 — wOBA: 0.350 — ISO: 0.164 — wRC+: 126
Last 14 Days: PA: 50 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.109 — wRC+: 116
Secondary Plays:
Andrew McCutchen : FD: $4,200 — DK: $4,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 798 — wOBA: 0.402 — ISO: 0.220 — wRC+: 162
Last 14 Days: PA: 52 — wOBA: 0.410 — ISO: 0.200 — wRC+: 167
Josh Harrison : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 679 — wOBA: 0.337 — ISO: 0.154 — wRC+: 117
Last 14 Days: PA: 52 — wOBA: 0.261 — ISO: 0.060 — wRC+: 65
Jung-Ho Kang : FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,200
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: 3B/SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 166 — wOBA: 0.302 — ISO: 0.081 — wRC+: 93
Last 14 Days: PA: 40 — wOBA: 0.185 — ISO: 0.000 — wRC+: 13
Tampa Bay at NY Yankees – 7:05 PM EST
| Tampa Bay | NY Yankees | ||||||||
 | Chris Archer |  | Masahiro Tanaka | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| NYY (-120) | 7.0 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.217 | 0.606 | 0.273 | 24.0% | SP vs. Left | 0.235 | 0.644 | 0.283 | 25.20% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.233 | 0.623 | 0.281 | 25.2% | SP vs. Right | 0.237 | 0.702 | 0.307 | 26.60% |
| Batter Splits | TBR BvP | TB vs R | Batter Splits | NYY BvP | NYY vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Chris Archer : FD: $10,600 — DK: $10,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 303.2 — SIERA: 3.31 — K%: 24.5% — BB%: 7.8% — FB Rate: 30.6% — HR/FB: 8.3%
Last 30 Days: IP: 33.0 — SIERA: 2.64 — K%: 27.9% — BB%: 3.9% — FB Rate: 33.7% — HR/FB: 13.8%
New York Yankees Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.328 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 18.6% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.364 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 15.8% (Rank: 2)
Pitchers per PA: 3.87 (Rank: 7)
Analysis: Archer has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season. He has been sharp in his recent starts, posting a 2.64 SIERA with an elite strikeout rate of 27.9% over the last month of play. The issue with Archer tonight is his matchup. While he could certainly come out and pitch a gem against the Yankees, the odds of that happening are a lot smaller than they would be in a more favorable matchup. The Yankees are ranked fourth in wOBA (.328) and seventh in strikeout rate (18.6%) against right-handed pitching this season. Archer is still a decent target in tournament play, but he’s overpriced for cash games.
Pitcher Rating:83.7
Masahiro Tanaka : FD: $9,400 — DK: $10,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 189.2 — SIERA: 2.78 — K%: 25.9% — BB%: 4.2% — FB Rate: 31.3% — HR/FB: 15.3%
Last 30 Days: IP: 31.0 — SIERA: 2.82 — K%: 24.8% — BB%: 3.1% — FB Rate: 33.3% — HR/FB: 25.8%
Tampa Bay Rays Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.292 (Rank: 26) — Strikeout Rate: 22.0% (Rank: 25)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.275 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 26.2% (Rank: 29)
Pitchers per PA: 3.86 (Rank: 9)
Analysis: Of the two aces on the mound in this matchup, Tanaka has the better matchup. He has been in great form since coming back from injury, posting a 2.82 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 24.8%. Tanaka always has great command and he is always keeping hitters guessing at the plate. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the Rays, who are coming off of a historically bad series against the Indians. The Rays are now ranked 26th in wOBA (.292) and 25th in strikeout rate (22.0%) against right-handed pitching.
Pitcher Rating:84.3
Batter Grind Down
Tampa Bay
As mentioned above, the Rays have been awful at the plate recently. They are making every pitcher they face look like a dominant ace. That trend will likely continue tonight against Masahiro Tanaka, who happens to be a dominating ace. Over the last two seasons, Tanaka has held left and right-handed hitters under a .310 wOBA.
Elite / Secondary Plays:
NONE
NY Yankees
The Yankees may be small favorites tonight, but they have a very low team total considering the fact that they are playing at home in the hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. There are much better matchups to exploit tonight, as Chris Archer has held left and right-handed hitters under a .285 wOBA over the last two seasons.
Elite / Secondary Plays:
NONE
Toronto at Detroit – 7:08 PM EST
| Toronto | Detroit | ||||||||
 | Drew Hutchison |  | Anibal Sanchez | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| DET (-123) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.252 | 0.760 | 0.333 | 21.6% | SP vs. Left | 0.214 | 0.608 | 0.269 | 22.70% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.255 | 0.706 | 0.311 | 23.9% | SP vs. Right | 0.251 | 0.723 | 0.315 | 18.40% |
| Batter Splits | TOR BvP | TOR vs R | Batter Splits | DET BvP | DET vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Drew Hutchison : FD: $8,300 — DK: $7,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 273.0 — SIERA: 3.64 — K%: 22.6% — BB%: 7.3% — FB Rate: 41.6% — HR/FB: 10.0%
Last 30 Days: IP: 25.0 — SIERA: 3.82 — K%: 23.5% — BB%: 8.7% — FB Rate: 41.6% — HR/FB: 9.4%
Detroit Tigers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.323 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 19.2% (Rank: 11)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.345 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 20.6% (Rank: 16)
Pitchers per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 11)
Analysis: Hutchison is one of the cheapest high-strikeout pitchers in daily fantasy baseball. His ERA is much higher than his SIERA, which keeps his price low in sites across the industry. While I love the price point, I don’t love the matchup. The Tigers are ranked sixth in wOBA (.323) against right-handed pitching and sixth in wOBA (.345) over the last 14 days. There are better pitching options for both cash games and tournaments tonight.
Pitcher Rating:62.2
Anibal Sanchez : FD: $8,700 — DK: $8,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 231.0 — SIERA: 3.65 — K%: 20.9% — BB%: 6.2% — FB Rate: 36.2% — HR/FB: 9.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 37.2 — SIERA: 3.82 — K%: 18.6% — BB%: 6.9% — FB Rate: 30.8% — HR/FB: 18.2%
Toronto Blue Jays Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.330 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 13)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.347 (Rank: 5) — Strikeout Rate: 16.1% (Rank: 4)
Pitchers per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 16)
Analysis: Sanchez has been tough to predict this season. For example, in his last five starts, he has two shutouts and three games with at least three earned runs allowed. He has been inconsistent, which is not a quality that we look for from a pitcher. He is a small favorite tonight, but he should be avoided against the potent offense of the Blue Jays. Toronto is ranked third in wOBA (.330) against right-handed pitching and fifth in wOBA (.347) over the last 14 days.
Pitcher Rating:67.4
Batter Grind Down
Toronto
The Blue Jays are in a decent spot tonight, but they are a bit overpriced for their matchup. Comerica Park is not as hitter-friendly as the Rogers Centre and Anibal Sanchez is a competent pitcher. Jose Reyes and Edwin Encarnacion are both in play here, but they are secondary options at their respective positions.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Edwin Encarnacion : FD: $4,100 — DK: $4,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 687 — wOBA: 0.374 — ISO: 0.276 — wRC+: 139
Last 14 Days: PA: 56 — wOBA: 0.395 — ISO: 0.319 — wRC+: 154
Jose Reyes : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 649 — wOBA: 0.324 — ISO: 0.115 — wRC+: 104
Last 14 Days: PA: 59 — wOBA: 0.288 — ISO: 0.145 — wRC+: 79
Detroit
The Tigers are looking to get back on track tonight after getting swept by the Pirates at home. They have a good chance to do just that, as they square off against Drew Hutchison. The left and right-handed hitters in this lineup are in play tonight.
Elite Plays:
Victor Martinez : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 624 — wOBA: 0.352 — ISO: 0.168 — wRC+: 125
Last 14 Days: PA: 56 — wOBA: 0.342 — ISO: 0.154 — wRC+: 118
Secondary Plays:
Miguel Cabrera : FD: $5,100 — DK: $5,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 770 — wOBA: 0.399 — ISO: 0.207 — wRC+: 158
Last 14 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.406 — ISO: 0.073 — wRC+: 163
Anthony Gose : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 435 — wOBA: 0.302 — ISO: 0.084 — wRC+: 90
Last 14 Days: PA: 28 — wOBA: 0.175 — ISO: 0.000 — wRC+: 1