MLB Grind Down: Thursday, June 25th - Page Two
Arizona at Colorado – 3:10 PM EST
| Arizona | Colorado | ||||||||
 | Rubby De La Rosa |  | Jorge De La Rosa | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| COL (-129) | 10 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.304 | 0.889 | 0.384 | 0.152 | SP vs. Left | 0.222 | 0.63 | 0.28 | 0.247 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.238 | 0.673 | 0.298 | 0.237 | SP vs. Right | 0.243 | 0.756 | 0.333 | 0.175 |
| Batter Splits | ARI BvP | ARI vs L | Batter Splits | COL BvP | COL vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Rubby De La Rosa : FD: $6,800 — DK: $6,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 190.2 — SIERA: 3.85 — K%: 19.2% — BB%: 7.2% — FB Rate: 31.2% — HR/FB: 14.3%
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.0 — SIERA: 3.53 — K%: 20.6% — BB%: 7.4% — FB Rate: 25.3% — HR/FB: 25.0%
Colorado Rockies Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.338 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 19.9% (Rank: 17)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.312 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 23.1% (Rank: 28)
Pitchers per PA: 3.75 (Rank: 21)
Analysis: It’s a battle of the De La Rosa’s today in Coors Field. Somehow, it feels like both pitchers will be disappointed with the outcome. As always, avoid pitchers in Coors.
Pitcher Rating:49.9
Jorge De La Rosa : FD: $6,400 — DK: $6,700
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 237.0 — SIERA: 4.06 — K%: 19.1% — BB%: 9.5% — FB Rate: 30.4% — HR/FB: 13.0%
Last 30 Days: IP: 25.0 — SIERA: 4.47 — K%: 20.6% — BB%: 12.2% — FB Rate: 36.2% — HR/FB: 16.0%
Arizona Diamondbacks Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 21.2% (Rank: 17)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 21.3% (Rank: 23)
Pitchers per PA: 3.64 (Rank: 30)
Analysis: De La Rosa has had decent numbers at Coors Field throughout his career, but he is not a recommended fantasy option today against the Diamondbacks. This game has the highest run total on the board for a reason.
Pitcher Rating:51.9
Batter Grind Down
Arizona
A.J. Pollock : FD: $4,500 — DK: $4,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 122 — wOBA: 0.395 — ISO: 0.241 — wRC+: 150
Last 14 Days: PA: 54 — wOBA: 0.290 — ISO: 0.143 — wRC+: 78
Analysis:Paul Goldschmidt is the obvious choice here. While he’s obviously in a great spot, you are going to have to pay a pretty penny for him. I’d rather save a couple grand and target Pollock instead. Since the start of last season, he has a .395 wOBA and a .241 ISO against left-handed pitching. He also sees a major ballpark boost playing in Coors Field.
Paul Goldschmidt
Salaries: FD: $6,000 — DK: $6,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 166 — wOBA: 0.473 — ISO: 0.258 — wRC+: 203
Yasmany Tomas
Salaries: FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 47 — wOBA: 0.366 — ISO: 0.200 — wRC+: 129
Welington Castillo
Salaries: FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 137 — wOBA: 0.366 — ISO: 0.205 — wRC+: 131
Chris Owings
Salaries: FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 129 — wOBA: 0.263 — ISO: 0.128 — wRC+: 59
Aaron Hill
Salaries: FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 187 — wOBA: 0.291 — ISO: 0.103 — wRC+: 79
Colorado
Charlie Blackmon : FD: $4,600 — DK: $4,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 709 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.169 — wRC+: 116
Last 14 Days: PA: 53 — wOBA: 0.425 — ISO: 0.261 — wRC+: 157
Analysis: Blackmon had a big fantasy outing last night with two hits, two runs, and two stolen bases. He offers good power as a leadoff hitter and he has great speed on the base paths. He draws a terrific matchup today against Rubby De La Rosa, who has given up a .384 wOBA to left-handed hitters. Once again, load up on the bats in Coors Field.
Troy Tulowitzki
Salaries: FD: $4,400 — DK: $5,500
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 467 — wOBA: 0.367 — ISO: 0.177 — wRC+: 118
Nolan Arenado
Salaries: FD: $4,800 — DK: $5,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 559 — wOBA: 0.361 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 114
DJ LeMahieu
Salaries: FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 618 — wOBA: 0.313 — ISO: 0.105 — wRC+: 81
Nick Hundley
Salaries: FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 350 — wOBA: 0.325 — ISO: 0.152 — wRC+: 99
Ben Paulsen
Salaries: FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 152 — wOBA: 0.382 — ISO: 0.227 — wRC+: 128
Atlanta at Washington – 4:05 PM EST
| Atlanta | Washington | ||||||||
 | Matt Wisler |  | Doug Fister | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| WAS (-151) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.182 | SP vs. Left | 0.262 | 0.708 | 0.312 | 0.138 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.333 | 0.757 | 0.337 | 0 | SP vs. Right | 0.246 | 0.666 | 0.292 | 0.138 |
| Batter Splits | ATL BvP | ATL vs R | Batter Splits | WAS BvP | WAS vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Matt Wisler : FD: $5,700 — DK: $6,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 8.0 — SIERA: 5.40 — K%: 6.7% — BB%: 0.0% — FB Rate: 52.0% — HR/FB: 0.0%
Last 30 Days: IP: 8.0 — SIERA: 5.40 — K%: 6.7% — BB%: 0.0% — FB Rate: 52.0% — HR/FB: 0.0%
Washington Nationals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.321 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 20.3% (Rank: 20)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.344 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 17.5% (Rank: 8)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 25)
Analysis: Wisler was sharp in his major league debut, holding the Mets to a single run in eight innings of work. I’m still going to take the wait and see approach though, as he will be making his first career road start today. The Nationals are a potent offense that can put runs on the board quickly. Wisler is a deep tournament play at best.
Pitcher Rating:42.5
Doug Fister : FD: $7,100 — DK: $7,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 209.0 — SIERA: 4.14 — K%: 13.8% — BB%: 4.0% — FB Rate: 33.7% — HR/FB: 10.5%
Last 30 Days: IP: 5.1 — SIERA: 3.69 — K%: 12.5% — BB%: 0.0% — FB Rate: 23.8% — HR/FB: 20.0%
Atlanta Braves Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.310 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 16.9% (Rank: 3)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.303 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 17.9% (Rank: 10)
Pitchers per PA: 3.78 (Rank: 17)
Analysis: Fister has one of the lowest strikeout rates of any starter in baseball. Since the start of last season, he has a 4.14 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 13.8%. The low strikeout rate limits his upside and it doesn’t allow him to overcome mistakes. The matchup against a Freddie Freeman-less Braves’ lineup is enticing, but I will continue to avoid Fister, as the strikeout potential isn’t what we need it to be from our starting pitcher(s).
Pitcher Rating:52.6
Batter Grind Down
Atlanta
The Braves draw a decent matchup against Doug Fister, but without Freddie Freeman in the lineup, they are going to have a hard time scoring runs. There are a few secondary options in play here, but none of the Braves’ hitters stand out as elite plays.
Jace Peterson
Salaries: FD: $3,200 — DK: $3,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 271 — wOBA: 0.291 — ISO: 0.093 — wRC+: 83
Cameron Maybin
Salaries: FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 367 — wOBA: 0.308 — ISO: 0.084 — wRC+: 97
Washington
Bryce Harper : FD: $5,300 — DK: $5,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 486 — wOBA: 0.406 — ISO: 0.252 — wRC+: 161
Last 14 Days: PA: 46 — wOBA: 0.507 — ISO: 0.333 — wRC+: 229
Analysis: Even though he hasn’t been hitting home runs every night, Harper is still one of the hottest hitters in baseball right now with a .507 wOBA and a .333 ISO over the last two weeks. He has great power against right-handed pitching and he gets to face a rookie that is making his first major league start on the road. The Nationals are a sneaky stack for tournaments.
Anthony Rendon
Salaries: FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 568 — wOBA: 0.356 — ISO: 0.187 — wRC+: 127
Denard Span
Salaries: FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 641 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.136 — wRC+: 132
San Diego at San Francisco – 3:45 PM EST
| San Diego | San Francisco | ||||||||
 | James Shields |  | Chris Heston | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| SFG (-127) | 7 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.263 | 0.742 | 0.327 | 0.2 | SP vs. Left | 0.314 | 0.854 | 0.37 | 0.135 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.242 | 0.708 | 0.31 | 0.235 | SP vs. Right | 0.211 | 0.572 | 0.257 | 0.255 |
| Batter Splits | SDP BvP | SD vs R | Batter Splits | SFG BvP | SF vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
James Shields : FD: $9,500 — DK: $9,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 320.2 — SIERA: 3.43 — K%: 21.7% — BB%: 5.5% — FB Rate: 34.3% — HR/FB: 12.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 31.1 — SIERA: 4.03 — K%: 20.3% — BB%: 9.0% — FB Rate: 28.4% — HR/FB: 4.0%
San Francisco Giants Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.320 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 17.1% (Rank: 5)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.287 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 16.3% (Rank: 2)
Pitchers per PA: 3.72 (Rank: 27)
Analysis: Shields got off to a blazing start this season, but he has cooled off recently. Over the last month of play, he has a 4.03 SIERA with a much more sustainable strikeout rate of 20.3%. He would be in play if this game was in Petco Park, but I don’t love him in this spot on the road. The Giants are one of the toughest teams to strikeout and they are an above-average offense against right-handed pitching.
Pitcher Rating:72.6
Chris Heston : FD: $7,400 — DK: $7,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 90.0 — SIERA: 3.42 — K%: 20.2% — BB%: 6.5% — FB Rate: 21.9% — HR/FB: 10.2%
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.2 — SIERA: 2.92 — K%: 23.8% — BB%: 6.4% — FB Rate: 18.1% — HR/FB: 0.0%
San Diego Padres Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.292 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 22.4% (Rank: 26)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.270 (Rank: 29) — Strikeout Rate: 28.0% (Rank: 30)
Pitchers per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 14)
Analysis: Heston is having a solid season for the Giants, posting a 3.42 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 20.2%. He has been a little boom or bust as a fantasy option, but with a matchup against the Padres, it appears to be a great spot for a boom performance. The Padres are ranked 25th in wOBA and 26th in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. The strikeout potential is there, the only concern here is run support.
Pitcher Rating:73.6
Batter Grind Down
San Diego
The Padres have been one of the worst hitting teams against right-handed pitching all season. While Chris Heston has struggled with left-handed hitters, the Padres are secondary fantasy options today in the pitcher-friendly AT&T Park.
Yonder Alonso
Salaries: FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 372 — wOBA: 0.324 — ISO: 0.145 — wRC+: 111
Cory Spangenberg
Salaries: FD: $2,200 — DK: $2,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 214 — wOBA: 0.293 — ISO: 0.138 — wRC+: 88
San Francisco
James Shields has been terrific this season. The Giants are small favorites in this game, but they still have a very low team total. They are secondary fantasy options today at home.
Buster Posey
Salaries: FD: $3,700 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 644 — wOBA: 0.368 — ISO: 0.166 — wRC+: 142
Angel Pagan
Salaries: FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 471 — wOBA: 0.305 — ISO: 0.076 — wRC+: 99
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh – 7:05 PM EST
| Cincinnati | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
 | Anthony Desclafani |  | A.J. Burnett | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| PIT (-155) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.252 | 0.764 | 0.334 | 0.163 | SP vs. Left | 0.236 | 0.73 | 0.328 | 0.185 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.254 | 0.673 | 0.292 | 0.167 | SP vs. Right | 0.262 | 0.697 | 0.309 | 0.229 |
| Batter Splits | CIN BvP | CIN vs R | Batter Splits | PIT BvP | PIT vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Anthony Desclafani : FD: $7,200 — DK: $7,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 115.2 — SIERA: 4.42 — K%: 16.5% — BB%: 7.7% — FB Rate: 38.1% — HR/FB: 6.6%
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.2 — SIERA: 4.92 — K%: 12.1% — BB%: 7.6% — FB Rate: 34.3% — HR/FB: 2.9%
Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.303 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 20.1% (Rank: 18)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.306 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 21.1% (Rank: 21)
Pitchers per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 16)
Analysis: Desclafani is a low strikeout pitcher that has very limited upside. He owns a 4.42 ERA on the season with a strikeout rate of 16.5%. He comes into tonight’s game as a sizable underdogs against the Pirates, who have been a letdown offensively this season. Even though Pittsburgh is still ranked below the league average in wOBA against right-handed pitching, they should be able to score some runs on Desclafani tonight.
Pitcher Rating:40.1
A.J. Burnett : FD: $9,200 — DK: $9,700
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 306.0 — SIERA: 3.81 — K%: 20.7% — BB%: 9.3% — FB Rate: 27.1% — HR/FB: 9.6%
Last 30 Days: IP: 33.1 — SIERA: 3.34 — K%: 19.6% — BB%: 4.9% — FB Rate: 22.4% — HR/FB: 4.2%
Cincinnati Reds Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.310 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 18.9% (Rank: 9)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 20.0% (Rank: 17)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 24)
Analysis: Burnett has really pitched well this season for the Pirates. He is in great form coming into tonight’s start, posting a 3.34 SIERA and a strikeout rate of 19.6% over the last month of play. He has a great history at PNC Park and while the Reds do possess an above-average offense, it’s hard to argue against Burnett as the top pitching option tonight. He is the largest favorite on the board, which is a big boost on FanDuel, due to the importance of the win.
Pitcher Rating:78.2
Batter Grind Down
Cincinnati
Even though there are only three games on the schedule for the evening slate, there aren’t any Reds’ hitters that stand out as elite plays. A.J. Burnett has given up a .328 wOBA to left-handed hitters though, which leaves us with a few secondary fantasy plays from Cincinnati.
Joey Votto
Salaries: FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 403 — wOBA: 0.379 — ISO: 0.188 — wRC+: 141
Jay Bruce
Salaries: FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 606 — wOBA: 0.307 — ISO: 0.164 — wRC+: 92
Billy Hamilton
Salaries: FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 642 — wOBA: 0.271 — ISO: 0.087 — wRC+: 67
Pittsburgh
Neil Walker : FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 667 — wOBA: 0.350 — ISO: 0.194 — wRC+: 126
Last 14 Days: PA: 25 — wOBA: 0.239 — ISO: 0.045 — wRC+: 50
Analysis: The Pirates have the highest run total on the board tonight. With only three games on the schedule, it’s not a bad idea to load up on the Pittsburgh bats. Walker offers great value at second base. He will likely be hitting clean-up tonight against Anthony Desclafani, who has given up a .334 wOBA to hitters from the left side of the plate.
Andrew McCutchen
Salaries: FD: $4,300 — DK: $5,000
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 767 — wOBA: 0.401 — ISO: 0.222 — wRC+: 160
Starling Marte
Salaries: FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 683 — wOBA: 0.345 — ISO: 0.163 — wRC+: 123
Pedro Alvarez
Salaries: FD: $2,500 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 563 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.205 — wRC+: 116
Gregory Polanco
Salaries: FD: $2,400 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 444 — wOBA: 0.317 — ISO: 0.126 — wRC+: 103
St. Louis at Miami – 7:10 PM EST
| St. Louis | Miami | ||||||||
 | Lance Lynn |  | Dan Haren | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| STL (-115) | 7 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.236 | 0.693 | 0.31 | 0.177 | SP vs. Left | 0.231 | 0.694 | 0.302 | 0.221 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.242 | 0.652 | 0.291 | 0.252 | SP vs. Right | 0.244 | 0.707 | 0.306 | 0.153 |
| Batter Splits | STL BvP | STL vs R | Batter Splits | MIA BvP | MIA vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Lance Lynn : FD: $8,900 — DK: $9,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 277.0 — SIERA: 3.73 — K%: 21.9% — BB%: 8.1% — FB Rate: 36.1% — HR/FB: 6.3%
Last 30 Days: IP: 18.2 — SIERA: 4.11 — K%: 19.2% — BB%: 7.7% — FB Rate: 37.0% — HR/FB: 5.0%
Miami Marlins Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.292 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 20.7% (Rank: 23)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 24)
Pitchers per PA: 3.72 (Rank: 28)
Analysis: Lynn is making his first start in over two weeks, as he was placed on the DL with a forearm sprain. It’s possible that he could be on some sort of pitch count tonight, but he should throw 90+ pitches regardless. He draws a plus-matchup against the Marlins, who are ranked 25th in wOBA and 23rd in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. The upside is there, but A.J. Burnett is a slightly safer option for cash games.
Pitcher Rating:74.2
Dan Haren : FD: $7,800 — DK: $7,700
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 273.1 — SIERA: 3.86 — K%: 18.6% — BB%: 4.8% — FB Rate: 42.3% — HR/FB: 11.6%
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.0 — SIERA: 4.19 — K%: 20.2% — BB%: 5.7% — FB Rate: 55.7% — HR/FB: 12.2%
St. Louis Cardinals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.328 (Rank: 5) — Strikeout Rate: 18.8% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.353 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 19.3% (Rank: 14)
Pitchers per PA: 3.76 (Rank: 20)
Analysis: Haren is pitching at home tonight, which should bode well for him. Haren’s biggest issue has always been giving up too many home runs and tonight he gets to pitch in Marlins Park, which is a tough ballpark to hit home runs in. Even though the ballpark should help his cause, he should still be avoided in all league formats. He draws a difficult matchup against the Cardinals, who are ranked 5th in wOBA and 7th in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season.
Pitcher Rating:50.2
Batter Grind Down
St. Louis
Jason Heyward : FD: $3,500 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 681 — wOBA: 0.347 — ISO: 0.146 — wRC+: 122
Last 14 Days: PA: 44 — wOBA: 0.509 — ISO: 0.357 — wRC+: 232
Analysis: Heyward hit another home run in last night’s win, bringing his wOBA up to .509 over the last 14 days. After a slow start to the season, he has found his groove and he’s really producing at a high level right now. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against Dan Haren, who as mentioned above, struggles to keep the ball in the park.
Matt Carpenter
Salaries: FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 688 — wOBA: 0.367 — ISO: 0.136 — wRC+: 136
Kolten Wong
Salaries: FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 566 — wOBA: 0.313 — ISO: 0.157 — wRC+: 99
Miami
Since the start of the 2014 season, Lance Lynn has held left and right-handed hitters under a .310 wOBA. The Marlins are one of the worst offenses in baseball against right-handed pitching. They are secondary options at best tonight.
Dee Gordon
Salaries: FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,900
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 744 — wOBA: 0.320 — ISO: 0.083 — wRC+: 105
Christian Yelich
Salaries: FD: $2,700 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 666 — wOBA: 0.324 — ISO: 0.110 — wRC+: 105
Derek Dietrich
Salaries: FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 187 — wOBA: 0.357 — ISO: 0.205 — wRC+: 127