MLB Grind Down: Tuesday, June 9th

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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Washington at NY Yankees – 7:05 PM EST

Washington NY Yankees
washingtonmlb Max Scherzer nyyankeesmlb Masahiro Tanaka
RIGHT RIGHT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
NYY (-115) 7.0
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left 0.237 0.660 0.294 25.4% SP vs. Left 0.230 0.616 0.273 23.80%
SP vs. Right 0.211 0.584 0.260 32.6% SP vs. Right 0.227 0.670 0.294 28.50%
Batter Splits WAS BvP WAS vs R Batter Splits NYY BvP NYY vs R
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Max Scherzer (FD: $11600, DK: $12000)

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 298.0 — SIERA: 2.90 — K%: 28.2% — BB%: 6.2% — FB Rate: 42.9% — HR/FB: 6.9%
Last 30 Days: IP: 35.0 — SIERA: 2.79 — K%: 29.9% — BB%: 5.1% — FB Rate: 50.6% — HR/FB: 6.8%

New York Yankees Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.325 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 19.3% (Rank: 12)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.342 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 18.5% (Rank: 8)
Pitchers per PA: 3.91 (Rank: 5)

Analysis: Scherzer dominated the American League last season and he has dominated the National League this season. He’ll head back to an American League ballpark tonight, as the Nationals head to New York to take on the Yankees. Scherzer has one of the highest strikeout rates in baseball at close to 30% and he walks very few batters. The matchup against New York isn’t ideal, but we’ve seen Scherzer dominate similar opponents in the past. The only issue is his price. Corey Kluber is a much better option, as he draws a much better matchup tonight against the Mariners.

Pitcher Rating:84.3


Masahiro Tanaka (FD: $9400, DK: $10400)

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 165.2 — SIERA: 2.71 — K%: 26.6% — BB%: 4.3% — FB Rate: 31.1% — HR/FB: 12.4%
Last 30 Days: IP: 7.0 — SIERA: 1.24 — K%: 39.1% — BB%: 0.0% — FB Rate: 35.7% — HR/FB: 0.0%

Washington Nationals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.315 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 20.8% (Rank: 22)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.286 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 20)
Pitchers per PA: 3.76 (Rank: 19)

Analysis: Tanaka was limited to 80 pitches in his first start back from the DL, but he made the most of them. He struck out nine batters in seven innings of work against the Mariners. The Yankees will likely stretch Tanaka out a bit further tonight, but he will likely be on a pitch count once again. Given the fact that he’s going to be limited in some capacity, he is not a great fantasy option against the Nationals. Run support is also an issue with Max Scherzer on the mound for the Nationals.

Pitcher Rating:88.2

Batter Grind Down

Washington

NONE – This game has one of the lowest run totals on the board and for good reason. These are two of the best pitchers in baseball. Since the start of 2014, Masahiro Tanaka has held left and right-handed hitters under a .295 wOBA.


NY Yankees

NONE – As you can see from his statistics above, Scherzer has been dominant this season. Even though this game will be played under American League rules, he’s still one of the top pitching options on the board. He has held left and right-handed hitters under a .295 wOBA since the start of last season.


Boston at Baltimore – 7:05 PM EST

Boston Baltimore
bostonmlb Eduardo Rodriguez baltimoremlb Miguel Gonzalez
Left RIGHT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
Pick ‘Em 8.0
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left 0.167 0.417 0.179 33.3% SP vs. Left 0.245 0.732 0.322 16.70%
SP vs. Right 0.081 0.333 0.161 24.4% SP vs. Right 0.238 0.720 0.318 19.10%
Batter Splits BOS BvP BOS vs R Batter Splits BAL BvP BAL vs L
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Eduardo Rodriguez (FD: $8200, DK: $7100)

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 14.2 — SIERA: 3.18 — K%: 26.4% — BB%: 7.6% — FB Rate: 32.4% — HR/FB: 9.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 14.2 — SIERA: 3.19 — K%: 26.4% — BB%: 7.6% — FB Rate: 32.4% — HR/FB: 9.1%

Baltimore Orioles Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.304 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 19.8% (Rank: 11)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.288 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 25.1% (Rank: 29)
Pitchers per PA: 3.77 (Rank: 17)

Analysis: Red Sox fans have to be excited about their young southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez. In his first two major league starts, he has a 3.18 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 26.4%. He has shown good command and he has some electric stuff. I’d like to see another couple of starts before using him in cash games though. The Orioles are a very potent offense that typically hits well at home. Use Rodriguez as a tournament play tonight in Baltimore.

Pitcher Rating:65.8


Miguel Gonzalez (FD: $7400, DK: $6900)

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 227.2 — SIERA: 4.25 — K%: 17.8% — BB%: 7.7% — FB Rate: 39.9% — HR/FB: 13.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 33.1 — SIERA: 3.64 — K%: 21.8% — BB%: 6.0% — FB Rate: 37.0% — HR/FB: 20.6%

Boston Red Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 16.6% (Rank: 1)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 15.5% (Rank: 2)
Pitchers per PA: 3.98 (Rank: 2)

Analysis: Gonzalez is a serviceable starter for the Orioles. He doesn’t have electric stuff and he has a below-average strikeout rate of 17.8% since the start of 2014. He has pitched well over the last month of play, but the Red Sox strike out at the lowest rate of any team against right-handed pitching this season. The Red Sox also average the 2nd-most pitches per plate appearance, which drives up opposing pitch counts.

Pitcher Rating:47.7

Batter Grind Down

Boston

David Ortiz (FD: $2500, DK: $4000)
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B

2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 555 — wOBA: 0.365 — ISO: 0.240 — wRC+: 133
Last 14 Days: PA: 45 — wOBA: 0.220 — ISO: 0.119 — wRC+: 32

Analysis: Ortiz is in the midst of a slump. While some may see his .220 wOBA over the last two weeks and immediately think to avoid him. I see his $2,500 price tag on FanDuel and see it as a great opportunity to buy low. Camden Yards is a hitter-friendly ballpark and Ortiz draws a favorable matchup against Miguel Gonzalez, who is a fly-ball pitcher with an above-average HR/FB rate.

Secondary Plays:

Hanley Ramirez (FD: $3800, DK: $4800)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF/SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 548 — wOBA: 0.349 — ISO: 0.169 — wRC+: 125

Brock Holt (FD: $2700, DK: $3200)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 415 — wOBA: 0.314 — ISO: 0.088 — wRC+: 97


Baltimore

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Secondary Plays:

Adam Jones (FD: $3400, DK: $4800)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 207 — wOBA: 0.432 — ISO: 0.254 — wRC+: 181

Manny Machado (FD: $3300, DK: $4400)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 151 — wOBA: 0.281 — ISO: 0.121 — wRC+: 76

Delmon Young (FD: $2300, DK: $3500)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 128 — wOBA: 0.328 — ISO: 0.104 — wRC+: 108


Milwaukee at Pittsburgh – 7:05 PM EST

Milwaukee Pittsburgh
milwaukeemlb Taylor Jungmann pittsburghmlb Francisco Liriano
Right LEFT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
PIT (-210) 7.5
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left SP vs. Left 0.259 0.706 0.317 28.00%
SP vs. Right SP vs. Right 0.197 0.617 0.281 25.80%
Batter Splits MIL BvP MIL vs L Batter Splits PIT BvP PIT vs R
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Taylor Jungmann (FD: $5000, DK: $4000)

Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 19.9% (Rank: 15)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.335 (Rank: 7) — Strikeout Rate: 20.1% (Rank: 13)
Pitchers per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 15)

Analysis: Jungmann will be making his major league debut tonight for the Brewers. He was a first-round pick that was once considered one of the Brewers’ top prospects, although he’s now projected as a back-end starter at best. He has posted very mediocre numbers in the minor leagues this season with 3.87 FIP and a K/9 of 8.2 in nine starts. Vegas loves the Pirates in this game and I’m on board. The red-hot Pirates should give Jungmann a nice welcoming party to the majors.

Pitcher Rating:45.5


Francisco Liriano (FD: $9500, DK: $9700)

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 229.0 — SIERA: 3.42 — K%: 26.6% — BB%: 11.0% — FB Rate: 26.5% — HR/FB: 12.4%
Last 30 Days: IP: 28.0 — SIERA: 2.49 — K%: 31.1% — BB%: 7.6% — FB Rate: 19.7% — HR/FB: 14.3%

Milwaukee Brewers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.267 (Rank: 29) — Strikeout Rate: 23.3% (Rank: 26)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.295 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 18.6% (Rank: 9)
Pitchers per PA: 3.75 (Rank: 20)

Analysis: Liriano is the biggest favorite on the board tonight. That says just as much about the way he is pitching, as it does about the opposing pitcher, Taylor Jungmann. Liriano has been dominant over the last 30 days, posting a 2.49 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 31.1%. What may be most impressive is the fact that he has only walked 7.6% of the batters that he has faced during that stretch. Liriano is a viable alternative to Corey Kluber if you are looking to fade the chalk, as the Brewer are ranked 29th in wOBA (.267) and 26th in strikeout rate (23.3%) against left-handed pitching this season.

Pitcher Rating:88.3

Batter Grind Down

Milwaukee

NONE – As a team, the Brewers are ranked 29th in wOBA against left-handed pitching this season. The Brewers have a lot of right-handed bats to throw at Francisco Liriano, but he has actually held righties to a .281 wOBA since the start of last season.


Pittsburgh

Andrew McCutchen (FD: $4700, DK: $5300)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF

2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 727 — wOBA: 0.406 — ISO: 0.225 — wRC+: 164
Last 14 Days: PA: 56 — wOBA: 0.421 — ISO: 0.224 — wRC+: 172

Analysis: The Pirates go as Andrew McCutchen goes. It’s no surprise that they started winning as soon as McCutchen started hitting. Over the last 14 days, he has a .421 wOBA with a .224 ISO. His price has come up across the industry, but he draws a terrific matchup against rookie Taylor Jungmann, who will be making his major league debut. Even though the total for the game is set at only 7.5 runs, the Pirates are projected to score 4.3.

Secondary Plays:

Gregory Polanco (FD: $3200, DK: $3900)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 405 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.125 — wRC+: 109

Neil Walker (FD: $2800, DK: $3700)
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 639 — wOBA: 0.354 — ISO: 0.201 — wRC+: 128


Miami at Toronto – 7:07 PM EST

Miami Toronto
miamimlb Dan Haren torontomlb Mark Buehrle
RIGHT LEFT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
TOR (-144) 9.0
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left 0.236 0.693 0.302 22.0% SP vs. Left 0.275 0.774 0.340 13.50%
SP vs. Right 0.255 0.724 0.313 14.9% SP vs. Right 0.292 0.768 0.336 13.30%
Batter Splits MIA BvP MIA vs L Batter Splits TOR BvP TOR vs R
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Dan Haren (FD: $7800, DK: $6700)

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 254.0 — SIERA: 3.87 — K%: 18.2% — BB%: 4.8% — FB Rate: 40.9% — HR/FB: 11.8%
Last 30 Days: IP: 31.0 — SIERA: 4.24 — K%: 16.8% — BB%: 4.6% — FB Rate: 45.9% — HR/FB: 11.1%

Toronto Blue Jays Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.329 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 19.7% (Rank: 13)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.365 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 15.8% (Rank: 3)
Pitchers per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 14)

Analysis: Haren is an easy pitcher to avoid in daily fantasy baseball, especially when he is pitching in home run-friendly ballparks. Since the start of 2014, Haren has a high fly-ball rate of 40.9% with an above-average HR/FB rate of 11.8%. That’s not a good combination, at least not for Haren. He gives up a lot of home runs and he draws one of the most difficult matchups on the board. The Blue Jays are ranked 3rd in wOBA (.329) and 13th in strikeout rate (19.7%) against right-handed pitching this season.

Pitcher Rating:46.1


Mark Buehrle (FD: $7800, DK: $6600)

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 274.1 — SIERA: 4.43 — K%: 13.0% — BB%: 5.3% — FB Rate: 33.6% — HR/FB: 7.7%
Last 30 Days: IP: 39.1 — SIERA: 4.61 — K%: 12.2% — BB%: 4.7% — FB Rate: 38.3% — HR/FB: 6.5%

Miami Marlins Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.339 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 21.6% (Rank: 15)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.313 (Rank: 14) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 14)
Pitchers per PA: 3.71 (Rank: 25)

Analysis: If you look at Buehrle’s pitching statistics above, there should be one that stands out like a sore thumb. Since the start of last season, he has only struck out 13.0% of the batters that he has faced. That is one of the lowest strikeout rates of any qualified starter. In daily fantasy baseball, strikeouts are king when it comes to pitching. Avoid Buehrle tonight against the Marlins, who have the 2nd-highest wOBA (.339) against left-handed pitching this season.

Pitcher Rating:40.0

Batter Grind Down

Miami

Giancarlo Stanton (FD: $4700, DK: $5200)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF

2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 172 — wOBA: 0.451 — ISO: 0.342 — wRC+: 191
Last 14 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.416 — ISO: 0.435 — wRC+: 165

Analysis: I mentioned in yesterday’s Grind Down that it was a good spot for Stanton to homer. He was facing a fly-ball pitcher in a hitter-friendly ballpark. Sure enough, he hit a home run and added a double to boot. Stanton is in play again tonight, as he has posted a .451 wOBA and a .342 ISO against left-handed pitching in the last two seasons. Stanton and the other right-handed hitters in the Marlins’ lineup are all in play tonight against Mark Buehrle.

Additional Plays:

Marcell Ozuna (FD: $3200, DK: $4100)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 158 — wOBA: 0.353 — ISO: 0.189 — wRC+: 124

Martin Prado (FD: $2700, DK: $3600)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 173 — wOBA: 0.404 — ISO: 0.195 — wRC+: 158

Jeff Baker (FD: $2700, DK: $2800)
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 1B/2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 160 — wOBA: 0.366 — ISO: 0.172 — wRC+: 133


Toronto

Jose Bautista (FD: $5400, DK: $5700)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF

2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 706 — wOBA: 0.389 — ISO: 0.237 — wRC+: 150
Last 14 Days: PA: 50 — wOBA: 0.543 — ISO: 0.405 — wRC+: 260

Analysis: If you had Jose Bautista last night and were watching the game, you probably had a “WHAT THE #$&#” moment when it looked like he was thrown out of the game after being called out on strikes. Turns out, it was the manager that was thrown out. Bautista has been red hot over the last 14 days with a .543 wOBA and a .405 ISO. He draws a terrific matchup against fly-ball pitcher Dan Haren, who has struggled to keep the ball in the park throughout his career.

Additional Plays:

Josh Donaldson (FD: $4700, DK: $5500)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 724 — wOBA: 0.338 — ISO: 0.175 — wRC+: 119

Jose Reyes (FD: $4000, DK: $4700)
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 572 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.114 — wRC+: 106

Russell Martin (FD: $3200, DK: $3800)
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 521 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.185 — wRC+: 139

Chris Colabello (FD: $2900, DK: $3300)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 245 — wOBA: 0.336 — ISO: 0.148 — wRC+: 115


Chicago Cubs at Detroit – 7:08 PM EST

Chicago Cubs Detroit
cubsmlb Jon Lester detroitmlb Anibal Sanchez
LEFT RIGHT
Vegas Moneyline Vegas Over/Under
DET (-110) 7.5
Stats Avg OPS wOBA K% Stats Avg OPS wOBA K%
SP vs. Left 0.272 0.746 0.328 25.5% SP vs. Left 0.221 0.606 0.269 23.40%
SP vs. Right 0.230 0.630 0.280 24.0% SP vs. Right 0.258 0.000 0.323 17.50%
Batter Splits CHC BvP CHC vs R Batter Splits DET BvP DET vs L
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Jon Lester (FD: $9300, DK: $8400)

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 287.1 — SIERA: 3.18 — K%: 24.2% — BB%: 5.6% — FB Rate: 35.0% — HR/FB: 8.9%
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.0 — SIERA: 3.43 — K%: 22.1% — BB%: 7.1% — FB Rate: 29.2% — HR/FB: 25.0%

Detroit Tigers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.335 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 22.3% (Rank: 20)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.275 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 19.0% (Rank: 11)
Pitchers per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 10)

Analysis: After a slow start to the season, Lester has turned it around over the last month of play with a 3.43 SIERA and a strikeout rate of 22.1%. His price is appealing, but his matchup is one of the worst on the schedule tonight. He has to face the Tigers, who are ranked 3rd in wOBA (.335) against left-handed pitching. Lester also has to face the Tigers in Comerica Park, where Detroit is very good offensively. There are aces in better spots than Lester tonight.

Pitcher Rating:71.4


Anibal Sanchez (FD: $7800, DK: $7800)

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 200.1 — SIERA: 3.71 — K%: 20.6% — BB%: 6.4% — FB Rate: 37.0% — HR/FB: 7.8%
Last 30 Days: IP: 37.1 — SIERA: 4.04 — K%: 21.0% — BB%: 8.6% — FB Rate: 36.7% — HR/FB: 20.0%

Chicago Cubs Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.304 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 25.8% (Rank: 30)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.298 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 24.3% (Rank: 27)
Pitchers per PA: 4.01 (Rank: 1)

Analysis: Sanchez has struggled in his last four starts, giving up a combined 20 earned runs. He still has an above-average strikeout rate that hovers around 21%, but he’s not in great form at the moment. His matchup against the Cubs is an interesting one. While the Cubs strike out at the highest rate of any team against right-handed pitching, they also average the most pitches per plate appearance. That means that Sanchez may pick up strikeouts quickly, but the Cubs will likely drive up his pitch count. The price is appealing, but I’m limiting my exposure to Sanchez to tournaments.

Pitcher Rating:64.9

Batter Grind Down

Chicago Cubs

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Secondary Plays:

Anthony Rizzo (FD: $4500, DK: $5000)
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 638 — wOBA: 0.403 — ISO: 0.265 — wRC+: 157

Kris Bryant (FD: $4200, DK: $4400)
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 174 — wOBA: 0.391 — ISO: 0.200 — wRC+: 147


Detroit

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Secondary Plays:

Miguel Cabrera (FD: $4800, DK: $4600)
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 229 — wOBA: 0.400 — ISO: 0.254 — wRC+: 159

Rajai Davis (FD: $2900, DK: $3400)
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 211 — wOBA: 0.397 — ISO: 0.208 — wRC+: 157


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