MLB Grind Down: Thursday, June 25th
The RotoGrinders MLB Grind Down article will give you an in-depth analysis into the MLB schedule. This article will break down the numbers for every single game and give you analysis on which trends you can exploit. While matchups are a major factor in daily fantasy baseball, there are plenty of other factors to consider such as injuries, weather, and salaries.
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Chicago White Sox at Detroit – 1:08 PM EST
| Chicago White Sox | Detroit | ||||||||
 | Carlos Rodon |  | Alfredo Simon | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| DET (-130) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.206 | 0.550 | 0.251 | 30.7% | SP vs. Left | 0.255 | 0.738 | 0.323 | 15.80% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.299 | 0.798 | 0.355 | 16.8% | SP vs. Right | 0.225 | 0.642 | 0.285 | 16.40% |
| Batter Splits | CHW BvP | CWS vs R | Batter Splits | DET vs L | |||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Carlos Rodon : FD: $7,000 — DK: $5,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 50.1 — SIERA: 4.30 — K%: 21.4% — BB%: 12.5% — FB Rate: 26.8% — HR/FB: 2.6%
Last 30 Days: IP: 28.0 — SIERA: 3.29 — K%: 22.7% — BB%: 7.6% — FB Rate: 17.7% — HR/FB: 0.0%
Detroit Tigers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.330 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 23.8% (Rank: 26)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.333 (Rank: 10) — Strikeout Rate: 21.0% (Rank: 20)
Pitchers per PA: 3.84 (Rank: 9)
Analysis: Rodon has pitched well over the last month of play, posting a 3.29 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 22.7%. He has improved his command and he has produced an elite ground-ball rate. He draws a difficult matchup today against the Tigers though. Detroit is ranked fourth in wOBA (.330) against left-handed pitching and they are one of the best offensive teams at home.
Pitcher Rating:48.7
Alfredo Simon : FD: $8,100 — DK: $6,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 275.2 — SIERA: 4.23 — K%: 16.1% — BB%: 7.2% — FB Rate: 32.1% — HR/FB: 10.7%
Last 30 Days: IP: 22.0 — SIERA: 4.34 — K%: 20.8% — BB%: 11.5% — FB Rate: 33.8% — HR/FB: 13.6%
Chicago White Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.295 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 19.1% (Rank: 10)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.280 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 20.2% (Rank: 18)
Pitchers per PA: 3.74 (Rank: 22)
Analysis: Simon is one of those pitchers that is tough to predict, regardless of his matchup. He doesn’t have a high strikeout rate, but he’s certainly capable of striking out at batter per inning. Today may be a great time to target him in tournaments, as he draws a favorable matchup against the White Sox, who are ranked 23rd in wOBA against right-handed pitching. Simon also has a decent chance of picking up the win as a (-130) favorite.
Pitcher Rating:53.1
Batter Grind Down
Chicago White Sox
Adam Eaton : FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 600 — wOBA: 0.339 — ISO: 0.122 — wRC+: 114
Last 14 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.349 — ISO: 0.024 — wRC+: 121
Analysis: Eaton has played well over the last couple of weeks and offers great value in the outfield. He is priced at $2,500 on FanDuel, which is extremely cheap for a leadoff hitter with his upside. He draws a favorable matchup against Alfredo Simon, who has given up a .323 wOBA to left-handed hitters over the past two seasons.
Adam LaRoche
Salaries: FD: $2,400 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 636 — wOBA: 0.371 — ISO: 0.208 — wRC+: 137
Detroit
Miguel Cabrera : FD: $5,200 — DK: $5,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 234 — wOBA: 0.402 — ISO: 0.249 — wRC+: 160
Last 14 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.534 — ISO: 0.262 — wRC+: 251
Analysis: Cabrera should be back in the lineup today after getting a routine day of rest yesterday. He has been red-hot over the past two weeks with a .534 wOBA and a .262 ISO. He has mashed left-handed pitching throughout his career and he has been terrific in day games this season, batting .430 with 11 home runs.
J.D. Martinez
Salaries: FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 186 — wOBA: 0.374 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 139
Victor Martinez
Salaries: FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 191 — wOBA: 0.473 — ISO: 0.298 — wRC+: 209
Ian Kinsler
Salaries: FD: $2,900 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 244 — wOBA: 0.311 — ISO: 0.127 — wRC+: 96
Rajai Davis
Salaries: FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 219 — wOBA: 0.407 — ISO: 0.216 — wRC+: 163
Baltimore at Boston – 1:35 PM EST
| Baltimore | Boston | ||||||||
 | Miguel Gonzalez |  | Eduardo Rodriguez | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| BOS (-118) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.247 | 0.737 | 0.324 | 16.4% | SP vs. Left | 0.192 | 0.596 | 0.266 | 21.40% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.235 | 0.712 | 0.315 | 18.9% | SP vs. Right | 0.193 | 0.544 | 0.252 | 21.20% |
| Batter Splits | BAL BvP | BAL vs L | Batter Splits | BOS BvP | BOS vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Miguel Gonzalez : FD: $7,300 — DK: $7,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 232.0 — SIERA: 4.30 — K%: 17.5% — BB%: 7.7% — FB Rate: 40.0% — HR/FB: 12.8%
Last 30 Days: IP: 19.0 — SIERA: 3.43 — K%: 21.1% — BB%: 2.8% — FB Rate: 40.4% — HR/FB: 19.0%
Boston Red Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.323 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 16.2% (Rank: 2)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.360 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 17.1% (Rank: 4)
Pitchers per PA: 3.96 (Rank: 2)
Analysis: Gonzalez is making his first start in over two weeks, as he was dealing with a groin injury. He is a better real-life pitcher than a daily fantasy baseball pitcher, as he has an average SIERA with a low strikeout rate. He can safely be avoided today against the surging Red Sox offense, that is ranked ninth in wOBA against right-handed pitching and second in wOBA over the last 14 days.
Pitcher Rating:41.7
Eduardo Rodriguez : FD: $7,800 — DK: $7,600
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 31.2 — SIERA: 3.90 — K%: 21.3% — BB%: 8.7% — FB Rate: 32.6% — HR/FB: 7.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 31.2 — SIERA: 3.90 — K%: 21.3% — BB%: 8.7% — FB Rate: 32.6% — HR/FB: 7.1%
Baltimore Orioles Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.315 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 20.0% (Rank: 11)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.375 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 18.7% (Rank: 12)
Pitchers per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 15)
Analysis: Rodriguez has arguably been the best pitcher in the Red Sox rotation since being called up from the minor leagues. In his first month in the majors, he has a 3.90 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 21.3%. The issue here is his matchup. The Orioles have the highest wOBA of any team over the last two weeks and they have plenty of right-handed bats to throw at the rookie.
Pitcher Rating:60.5
Batter Grind Down
Baltimore
Matt Wieters : FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 33 — wOBA: 0.249 — ISO: 0.219 — wRC+: 53
Last 14 Days: PA: 31 — wOBA: 0.313 — ISO: 0.222 — wRC+: 97
Analysis: Wieters should be in the Orioles’ lineup today, as they will look to load up on right-handed hitters to face the young southpaw. Wieters has great power for a catcher and his price is more than affordable on both FanDuel and DraftKings. He should see plenty of RBI opportunities batting in the heart of the order.
Manny Machado
Salaries: FD: $4,400 — DK: $5,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 167 — wOBA: 0.323 — ISO: 0.154 — wRC+: 104
Jimmy Paredes
Salaries: FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 43 — wOBA: 0.294 — ISO: 0.116 — wRC+: 85
Boston
David Ortiz : FD: $2,900 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 601 — wOBA: 0.372 — ISO: 0.246 — wRC+: 137
Last 14 Days: PA: 50 — wOBA: 0.427 — ISO: 0.293 — wRC+: 175
Analysis: Ortiz homered in yesterday’s win over the Orioles. He now has a .427 wOBA and a .293 ISO over the last two weeks of play. He appears to be fully out of his slump, yet his price on FanDuel is still listed under $3,000. At this price point, he is one of the top plays at the position. He draws a favorable matchup against Miguel Gonzalez, who has given up a .324 wOBA to left-handed hitters.
Mookie Betts
Salaries: FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 382 — wOBA: 0.358 — ISO: 0.174 — wRC+: 127
Brock Holt
Salaries: FD: $3,600 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 468 — wOBA: 0.330 — ISO: 0.111 — wRC+: 107
Pablo Sandoval
Salaries: FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 609 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.156 — wRC+: 141
Oakland at Texas – 2:05 PM EST
| Oakland | Texas | ||||||||
 | Sonny Gray |  | Colby Lewis | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| OAK (-139) | 8.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.211 | 0.603 | 0.273 | 21.3% | SP vs. Left | 0.300 | 0.832 | 0.360 | 14.60% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.226 | 0.574 | 0.260 | 20.8% | SP vs. Right | 0.264 | 0.755 | 0.328 | 22.30% |
| Batter Splits | OAK BvP | OAK vs R | Batter Splits | TEX BvP | TEX vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Sonny Gray : FD: $10,100 — DK: $9,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 320.2 — SIERA: 3.49 — K%: 21.1% — BB%: 7.6% — FB Rate: 27.6% — HR/FB: 7.7%
Last 30 Days: IP: 35.2 — SIERA: 3.13 — K%: 21.0% — BB%: 5.1% — FB Rate: 26.5% — HR/FB: 7.4%
Texas Rangers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 14) — Strikeout Rate: 20.1% (Rank: 18)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.282 (Rank: 26) — Strikeout Rate: 23.0% (Rank: 27)
Pitchers per PA: 3.81 (Rank: 12)
Analysis: Gray has established himself as one of the elite pitchers in the American League. He comes into today’s start in good form, posting a 3.13 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 21.0% over the last month of play. The Rangers’ offense has struggled recently, but they are still a force to be reckoned with, especially with Adrian Beltre back in the lineup. Gray may pitch well here, but he is overpriced for his matchup in the hitter-friendly Globe Life Park.
Pitcher Rating:75.5
Colby Lewis : FD: $6,500 — DK: $7,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 258.2 — SIERA: 4.16 — K%: 17.8% — BB%: 5.8% — FB Rate: 45.2% — HR/FB: 8.7%
Last 30 Days: IP: 31.2 — SIERA: 3.97 — K%: 17.4% — BB%: 2.2% — FB Rate: 47.7% — HR/FB: 7.7%
Oakland Athletics Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.326 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 17.0% (Rank: 4)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.346 (Rank: 7) — Strikeout Rate: 17.3% (Rank: 6)
Pitchers per PA: 3.87 (Rank: 7)
Analysis: Lewis’ SIERA is not nearly as bad as some of his other statistics. Since the start of last season, he has a 4.16 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 17.8%. It’s hard to trust those numbers though, as he has given up a .328+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters. He draws one of the most difficult matchups on the board, as the A’s are ranked sixth or better in wOBA against right-handed pitching, wOBA over the last 14 days, and pitches per plate appearance this season.
Pitcher Rating:45.5
Batter Grind Down
Oakland
Ben Zobrist : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 595 — wOBA: 0.323 — ISO: 0.144 — wRC+: 111
Last 14 Days: PA: 54 — wOBA: 0.447 — ISO: 0.313 — wRC+: 195
Analysis: The A’s are one of the top offenses to target today outside of Coors Field. They draw a favorable matchup against Colby Lewis and they get to face him in the hitter-friendly Globe Life Park. Zobrist is one of the top fantasy options at second base, as he has been swinging a hot bat with a .447 wOBA over the last 14 days.
Billy Burns
Salaries: FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 153 — wOBA: 0.342 — ISO: 0.097 — wRC+: 122
Stephen Vogt
Salaries: FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 440 — wOBA: 0.368 — ISO: 0.203 — wRC+: 140
Texas
Since the start of 2014, Sonny Gray has held left and right-handed hitters under a .275 wOBA. The Rangers’ offense can score runs in bunches, but there are better matchups to target in the early slate. Avoid the Rangers against Gray.
NY Mets at Milwaukee – 2:10 PM EST
| NY Mets | Milwaukee | ||||||||
 | Jacob Degrom |  | Taylor Jungmann | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| NYM (-131) | 7.0 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.229 | 0.627 | 0.280 | 24.2% | SP vs. Left | 0.323 | 0.816 | 0.355 | 18.20% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.208 | 0.555 | 0.246 | 26.7% | SP vs. Right | 0.205 | 0.647 | 0.284 | 18.60% |
| Batter Splits | NYM BvP | NYM vs R | Batter Splits | MIL BvP | MIL vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Jacob deGrom : FD: $10,800 — DK: $10,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 232.2 — SIERA: 3.12 — K%: 25.5% — BB%: 6.6% — FB Rate: 31.9% — HR/FB: 7.3%
Last 30 Days: IP: 36.2 — SIERA: 2.57 — K%: 28.7% — BB%: 3.7% — FB Rate: 30.7% — HR/FB: 3.7%
Milwaukee Brewers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.291 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 21.6% (Rank: 25)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.300 (Rank: 23) — Strikeout Rate: 19.6% (Rank: 16)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 23)
Analysis: deGrom has been dominant over the last month of play, posting a 2.57 SIERA with an impressive strikeout rate of 28.7%. He throws a ton of strikes, which drives up his strikeouts and allows him to pitch deep into games. He draws a favorable matchup today against the Brewers, who are ranked 27th in wOBA and 25th in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. He is the premier pitching option on the board.
Pitcher Rating:94.1
Taylor Jungmann : FD: $5,600 — DK: $5,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 18.0 — SIERA: 3.45 — K%: 18.4% — BB%: 5.3% — FB Rate: 27.3% — HR/FB: 6.7%
Last 30 Days: IP: 18.0 — SIERA: 3.45 — K%: 18.4% — BB%: 5.3% — FB Rate: 27.3% — HR/FB: 6.7%
New York Mets Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.290 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 21)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.285 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 21.1% (Rank: 21)
Pitchers per PA: 3.84 (Rank: 8)
Analysis: Jungmann has pitched fairly well in his first three starts with a 3.45 SIERA and a strikeout rate of 18.4%. He is still unproven at the major league level, but he does draw a favorable matchup against the Mets. On the season, New York is ranked 28th in wOBA and 21st in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching. He can be avoided in cash games, but he may be worth a look as a cheap tournament option.
Pitcher Rating:67.9
Batter Grind Down
NY Mets
Curtis Granderson : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 725 — wOBA: 0.330 — ISO: 0.164 — wRC+: 114
Last 14 Days: PA: 55 — wOBA: 0.353 — ISO: 0.180 — wRC+: 129
Analysis: As mentioned above, Taylor Jungmann is still unproven at the major league level. This could be a sneaky spot to target a couple of Mets’ hitters. They see a positive ballpark shift playing in the hitter-friendly Miller Park. Granderson has been swinging the bat well with a .353 wOBA and a .180 ISO over the last 14 days.
Lucas Duda
Salaries: FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 690 — wOBA: 0.378 — ISO: 0.243 — wRC+: 147
Milwaukee
Jacob deGrom has quickly established himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball. He has an elite strikeout rate and he has held left and right-handed hitters und a .285 wOBA over the past two seasons. The Brewers can be avoided in all league formats.
LA Dodgers at Chicago Cubs – 2:20 PM EST
| LA Dodgers | Chicago Cubs | ||||||||
 | Carlos Frias |  | Jon Lester | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CHC (-120) | 7.0 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.335 | 0.854 | 0.375 | 12.0% | SP vs. Left | 0.271 | 0.740 | 0.326 | 25.60% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.231 | 0.626 | 0.275 | 19.2% | SP vs. Right | 0.235 | 0.650 | 0.288 | 23.70% |
| Batter Splits | LAD BvP | LA vs L | Batter Splits | CHC BvP | CHC vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Carlos Frias : FD: $6,300 — DK: $4,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 92.0 — SIERA: 3.76 — K%: 15.9% — BB%: 6.3% — FB Rate: 25.3% — HR/FB: 11.8%
Last 30 Days: IP: 31.0 — SIERA: 4.45 — K%: 11.5% — BB%: 7.6% — FB Rate: 19.0% — HR/FB: 10.5%
Chicago Cubs Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.306 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 25.0% (Rank: 29)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.329 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 22.5% (Rank: 25)
Pitchers per PA: 3.99 (Rank: 1)
Analysis: Frias got off to a hot start this season, but he has been unable to maintain that pace. Over the last month of play, he has a 4.45 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 11.5%. Even though the Cubs strikeout at a high clip, this is not a great matchup for Frias. The Cubs should be able to put the ball in play, as he has had a tough time missing bats recently. Run support may also be an issue with Jon Lester pitching opposite him.
Pitcher Rating:58.1
Jon Lester : FD: $8,900 — DK: $9,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 305.0 — SIERA: 3.20 — K%: 24.1% — BB%: 5.7% — FB Rate: 34.7% — HR/FB: 8.8%
Last 30 Days: IP: 29.2 — SIERA: 3.21 — K%: 24.0% — BB%: 6.4% — FB Rate: 29.4% — HR/FB: 16.0%
Los Angeles Dodgers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.299 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 20.4% (Rank: 14)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.323 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 16.9% (Rank: 3)
Pitchers per PA: 3.89 (Rank: 6)
Analysis: Lester has pitched well over the last month of play with a 3.21 SIERA and a strikeout rate of 24.0%. He doesn’t appear to be the dominant pitcher that we have seen in the past, but his peripheral statistics look nearly identical to those from last season. He draws a decent matchup today against the Dodgers, who are ranked 21st in wOBA and 14th in strikeout rate against left-handed pitching.
Pitcher Rating:79.8
Batter Grind Down
LA Dodgers
This game has one of the lowest run totals on the board. The Dodgers have not hit left-handed pitching nearly as well as they have right-handed pitching and they draw a difficult matchup against Jon Lester. The Dodgers are secondary fantasy options in this one.
Chicago Cubs
Anthony Rizzo
Salaries: FD: $4,500 — DK: $5,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 688 — wOBA: 0.401 — ISO: 0.271 — wRC+: 156
Chris Coghlan
Salaries: FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 536 — wOBA: 0.352 — ISO: 0.192 — wRC+: 122