MLB Grind Down: Tuesday, September 22nd - Page Three

by Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) Last Updated 2015-09-22 18:36:29

Cincinnati at St. Louis – 8:15 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
Cincinnati					St. Louis
			Keyvius Sampson					John Lackey
			RIGHT					RIGHT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			STL (-210)					8
SP vs. Left	0.365	1.001	0.43	0.186	SP vs. Left	0.26	0.731	0.32	0.159
SP vs. Right	0.266	0.799	0.344	0.155	SP vs. Right	0.253	0.678	0.297	0.228
Batter Splits	CIN BvP		CIN vs R		Batter Splits	STL BvP		STL vs R
Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window

Pitcher Grind Down

Keyvius Sampson : FD: $4,800 — DK: $4,400

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 39.1 — SIERA: 4.96 — ERA: 7.09 — K%: 16.9% — BB%: 11.1% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 19.0 — SIERA: 5.35 — ERA: 9.95 — K%: 15.3% — BB%: 12.2% — HR/9: 1.4

St. Louis Cardinals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 19.6% (Rank: 12)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 24) — Strikeout Rate: 25.7% (Rank: 28)
Pitches per PA: 3.83 (Rank: 15)

Analysis: Sampson has had a forgettable season, posting a 4.96 SIERA (7.09 ERA) with a walk rate of 11.1%. He should be avoided tonight against the Cardinals, who are ranked above the major league average in both team wOBA and strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. The Reds are one of the largest underdogs on the board tonight.

Pitcher Rating: 38.2

John Lackey : FD: $9,000 — DK: $10,300

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 398.0 — SIERA: 3.83 — ERA: 3.30 — K%: 19.4% — BB%: 5.9% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 34.1 — SIERA: 3.58 — ERA: 1.83 — K%: 24.3% — BB%: 8.6% — HR/9: 0.8

Cincinnati Reds Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 19.4% (Rank: 10)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.321 (Rank: 18) — Strikeout Rate: 23.7% (Rank: 24)
Pitches per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 18)

Analysis: Lackey has been terrific recently, posting a 3.58 SIERA (1.83 ERA) with a strikeout rate of 24.3% over the last month of play. He draws a mediocre matchup tonight against the Reds, but he is a large favorite at home. Lackey is a good bet to pitch 6-7 strong innings tonight and he will likely be in line for the win. He is a very safe pitching option against the Reds.

Pitcher Rating: 79.4

Batter Grind Down

Cincinnati

The Reds draw a tough matchup against John Lackey, who has really pitched well over the last month of play. Joey Votto is worth a look in tournaments, but the Reds have one of the lowest team totals on the board tonight.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Joey Votto : FD: $5,100 — DK: $4,900

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 656 — wOBA: 0.408 — ISO: 0.204 — wRC+: 160
Last 30 Days: PA: 119 — wOBA: 0.483 — ISO: 0.260 — wRC+: 210

St. Louis

The Cardinals draw a favorable matchup tonight against Keyvius Sampson, who has allowed a .344+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons. The Cardinals are one of the many offenses that are in a great matchup tonight.

Elite Plays:

Jason Heyward : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,400

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 889 — wOBA: 0.360 — ISO: 0.153 — wRC+: 130
Last 30 Days: PA: 118 — wOBA: 0.371 — ISO: 0.146 — wRC+: 137

Stephen Piscotty : FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,400

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 165 — wOBA: 0.344 — ISO: 0.166 — wRC+: 119
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.372 — ISO: 0.184 — wRC+: 138

Secondary Plays:

Matt Carpenter : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,900

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 914 — wOBA: 0.361 — ISO: 0.164 — wRC+: 132
Last 30 Days: PA: 126 — wOBA: 0.374 — ISO: 0.273 — wRC+: 140

Jhonny Peralta : FD: $2,300 — DK: $3,500

Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 921 — wOBA: 0.323 — ISO: 0.143 — wRC+: 106
Last 30 Days: PA: 103 — wOBA: 0.212 — ISO: 0.022 — wRC+: 29

Pittsburgh at Colorado – 8:40 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
Pittsburgh					Colorado
			J.A. Happ					Chris Rusin
			LEFT					LEFT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			PIT (-130)					11
SP vs. Left	0.272	0.788	0.342	0.243	SP vs. Left	0.292	0.79	0.339	0.142
SP vs. Right	0.258	0.732	0.32	0.187	SP vs. Right	0.312	0.867	0.372	0.149
Batter Splits	PIT BvP		PIT vs L		Batter Splits	COL BvP		COL vs L
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Pitcher Grind Down

J.A. Happ : FD: $7,300 — DK: $7,300

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 312.2 — SIERA: 3.94 — ERA: 4.03 — K%: 20.0% — BB%: 6.9% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.1 — SIERA: 2.77 — ERA: 1.48 — K%: 28.6% — BB%: 3.4% — HR/9: 0.3

Colorado Rockies Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.283 (Rank: 30) — Strikeout Rate: 23.0% (Rank: 25)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.264 (Rank: 29) — Strikeout Rate: 27.5% (Rank: 29)
Pitches per PA: 3.75 (Rank: 25)

Analysis: Happ is pitching as well as he has in years. The problem is that there is a good chance his run will come to an end tonight in Coors Field. While the Rockies are the worst hitting team in baseball against left-handed pitching, they are still projected to score over five runs tonight. I’m not breaking my “don’t target pitchers in Coors” rule for J.A. Happ.

Pitcher Rating: 52.2

Chris Rusin : FD: $4,800 — DK: $5,200

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 129.0 — SIERA: 4.24 — ERA: 5.30 — K%: 14.7% — BB%: 6.4% — HR/9: 1.2
Last 30 Days: IP: 26.0 — SIERA: 4.87 — ERA: 9.00 — K%: 12.7% — BB%: 7.6% — HR/9: 1.7

Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.306 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 22.3% (Rank: 23)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.304 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 20.7% (Rank: 12)
Pitches per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 22)

Analysis: Rusin is arguably the worst pitching option on the board tonight. He draw a difficult matchup against the Pirates and he has to face them in the hitter’s paradise that is Coors Field.

Pitcher Rating: 37.2

Batter Grind Down

Pittsburgh

The Pirates scored nine runs in Coors Field last night and they have the highest team total on the board again tonight. They are the top offense to target and we should try to get as much exposure to this lineup as our salary cap constraints will allow. Chris Rusin has not fared well against hitters from either side of the plate this season.

Elite Plays:

Andrew McCutchen : FD: $5,200 — DK: $5,800

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 244 — wOBA: 0.409 — ISO: 0.220 — wRC+: 166
Last 30 Days: PA: 119 — wOBA: 0.394 — ISO: 0.184 — wRC+: 155

Starling Marte : FD: $4,200 — DK: $5,300

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 215 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.161 — wRC+: 116
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.280 — ISO: 0.135 — wRC+: 77

Aramis Ramirez : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,400

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 225 — wOBA: 0.362 — ISO: 0.240 — wRC+: 128
Last 30 Days: PA: 82 — wOBA: 0.352 — ISO: 0.230 — wRC+: 126

Secondary Plays:

Josh Harrison : FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,000

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 219 — wOBA: 0.346 — ISO: 0.113 — wRC+: 123
Last 30 Days: PA: 76 — wOBA: 0.301 — ISO: 0.043 — wRC+: 92

Francisco Cervelli : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,900

Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 147 — wOBA: 0.374 — ISO: 0.176 — wRC+: 141
Last 30 Days: PA: 86 — wOBA: 0.325 — ISO: 0.043 — wRC+: 108

Neil Walker : FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,100

Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 217 — wOBA: 0.294 — ISO: 0.077 — wRC+: 88
Last 30 Days: PA: 93 — wOBA: 0.315 — ISO: 0.103 — wRC+: 101

Colorado

The Rockies may be the worst offense in baseball against left-handed pitching, but they are playing at home in Coors Field. Despite a recent surge from J.A. Happ, he has allowed a .320+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons.

Elite Plays:

Nolan Arenado : FD: $4,800 — DK: $5,500

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 263 — wOBA: 0.349 — ISO: 0.204 — wRC+: 104
Last 30 Days: PA: 122 — wOBA: 0.374 — ISO: 0.281 — wRC+: 121

Wilin Rosario : FD: $4,000 — DK: $3,000

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 188 — wOBA: 0.357 — ISO: 0.234 — wRC+: 110
Last 30 Days: PA: 34 — wOBA: 0.225 — ISO: 0.067 — wRC+: 19

Secondary Plays:

Charlie Blackmon : FD: $4,600 — DK: $4,600

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 315 — wOBA: 0.305 — ISO: 0.131 — wRC+: 74
Last 30 Days: PA: 118 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.155 — wRC+: 89

Jose Reyes : FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,200

Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 323 — wOBA: 0.306 — ISO: 0.112 — wRC+: 89
Last 30 Days: PA: 87 — wOBA: 0.312 — ISO: 0.150 — wRC+: 78

DJ LeMahieu : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,200

Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 268 — wOBA: 0.320 — ISO: 0.055 — wRC+: 85
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.304 — ISO: 0.085 — wRC+: 73

Texas at Oakland – 10:05 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
Texas					Oakland
			Martin Perez					Sean Nolin
			LEFT					LEFT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			TEX (-120)					8
SP vs. Left	0.242	0.642	0.286	0.257	SP vs. Left	0.227	0.606	0.274	0.16
SP vs. Right	0.296	0.787	0.344	0.116	SP vs. Right	0.244	0.809	0.35	0.120
Batter Splits	TEX BvP		TEX vs L		Batter Splits	OAK BvP		OAK vs L
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Pitcher Grind Down

Martin Perez : FD: $6,200 — DK: $5,300

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 113.0 — SIERA: 4.15 — ERA: 4.70 — K%: 14.7% — BB%: 8.0% — HR/9: 0.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 24.1 — SIERA: 4.27 — ERA: 4.44 — K%: 13.3% — BB%: 7.6% — HR/9: 1.1

Oakland Athletics Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.307 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 17.2% (Rank: 2)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.327 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 21.7% (Rank: 17)
Pitches per PA: 3.86 (Rank: 9)

Analysis: Perez has been an easy pitcher to avoid in daily fantasy. He has a mediocre SIERA with a low strikeout rate. He draws a bad matchup tonight against the A’s, who have the second-lowest strikeout rate against left-handed pitching this season. There is very little fantasy appeal for Perez tonight.

Pitcher Rating: 54.0

Sean Nolin : FD: $5,800 — DK: $5,900

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 17.2 — SIERA: 5.39 — ERA: 3.57 — K%: 13.3% — BB%: 10.7% — HR/9: 1.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 16.2 — SIERA: 5.42 — ERA: 3.24 — K%: 14.1% — BB%: 11.3% — HR/9: 1.1

Texas Rangers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 22.0% (Rank: 22)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.344 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 20.3% (Rank: 10)
Pitches per PA: 3.82 (Rank: 16)

Analysis: Nolin has not fared well in his first stint in the majors, posting a 5.39 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 13.3%. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Rangers, who have the second-highest team wOBA over the last two weeks. This game may have a low run total, but neither pitcher is a recommended fantasy play tonight.

Pitcher Rating: 40.4

Batter Grind Down

Texas

The Rangers draw a favorable matchup against young Sean Nolin, who has been hittable in his first 17 innings of work. Nolin is a left-handed pitcher, so give the edge to the right-handed hitters in the Rangers’ lineup.

Elite Plays:

Mike Napoli : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,300

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 301 — wOBA: 0.401 — ISO: 0.235 — wRC+: 155
Last 30 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.375 — ISO: 0.200 — wRC+: 134

Secondary Plays:

Adrian Beltre : FD: $3,300 — DK: $4,500

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 346 — wOBA: 0.389 — ISO: 0.200 — wRC+: 145
Last 30 Days: PA: 119 — wOBA: 0.385 — ISO: 0.189 — wRC+: 141

Oakland

The A’s draw a favorable matchup tonight against Martin Perez, who has allowed a .344 wOBA to right-handed hitters over the last two seasons. The A’s may not be the most potent offense in baseball, but Brett Lawrie and Danny Valencia are both in play tonight at home.

Elite Plays:

Brett Lawrie : FD: $3,300 — DK: $3,300

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 219 — wOBA: 0.334 — ISO: 0.196 — wRC+: 114
Last 30 Days: PA: 107 — wOBA: 0.363 — ISO: 0.260 — wRC+: 135

Secondary Plays:

Danny Valencia : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,400

Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B/OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 257 — wOBA: 0.358 — ISO: 0.147 — wRC+: 129
Last 30 Days: PA: 97 — wOBA: 0.385 — ISO: 0.244 — wRC+: 150

San Francisco at San Diego – 10:10 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
San Francisco					San Diego
			Chris Heston					Tyson Ross
			RIGHT					RIGHT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			SDP (-120)					7
SP vs. Left	0.267	0.797	0.347	0.149	SP vs. Left	0.240	0.681	0.307	0.238
SP vs. Right	0.233	0.622	0.276	0.221	SP vs. Right	0.222	0.606	0.273	0.253
Batter Splits	SFG BvP		SF vs R		Batter Splits	SDP BvP		SD vs R
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Pitcher Grind Down

Chris Heston : FD: $6,700 — DK: $8,500

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 170.0 — SIERA: 4.02 — ERA: 3.65 — K%: 18.6% — BB%: 8.3% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 19.0 — SIERA: 4.08 — ERA: 5.68 — K%: 20.7% — BB%: 9.2% — HR/9: 2.4

San Diego Padres Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.301 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 25)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 21.4% (Rank: 16)
Pitches per PA: 3.84 (Rank: 13)

Analysis: Heston has not been sharp recently, but he sees a major ballpark boost paying in Petco Park. The total of this game is set at only 7.0 runs, which is one of the lowest on the board tonight. He draws a favorable matchup against the Padres, who are ranked 27th in team wOBA and 25th in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. Heston would typically be a viable SP2 in this situation, but his price is a bit steep tonight on DraftKings ($8,500).

Pitcher Rating: 65.5

Tyson Ross : FD: $9,100 — DK: $10,600

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 379.2 — SIERA: 3.31 — ERA: 2.99 — K%: 24.6% — BB%: 9.5% — HR/9: 0.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.1 — SIERA: 3.16 — ERA: 2.51 — K%: 26.2% — BB%: 6.9% — HR/9: 0.8

San Francisco Giants Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.321 (Rank: 7) — Strikeout Rate: 18.5% (Rank: 5)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.331 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 19.6% (Rank: 7)
Pitches per PA: 3.77 (Rank: 23)

Analysis: Ross has an elite strikeout rate. Over the last two seasons, he owns a 3.31 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 24.6%. He has pitched considerably better at home throughout his career, but he draws a tough matchup tonight against the Giants. On the season, San Francisco is ranked seventh in team wOBA and fifth in strikeout rate against right-handed pitching. Ross is in play, but again, the matchup is less than ideal.

Pitcher Rating: 81.2

Batter Grind Down

San Francisco / San Diego

This game has one of the lowest totals on the schedule tonight. It is being played in a pitcher-friendly ballpark and both of these pitchers are capable of putting up great outings. There are better matchups to exploit tonight.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

NONE

Arizona at LA Dodgers – 10:10 PM EST

Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%	Stats	Avg	OPS	wOBA	K%
Arizona					LA Dodgers
			Robbie Ray					Alex Wood
			LEFT					LEFT
			Vegas Moneyline					Vegas Over/Under
			LAD (-165)					7.5
SP vs. Left	0.291	0.798	0.344	0.203	SP vs. Left	0.232	0.597	0.266	0.24
SP vs. Right	0.263	0.796	0.347	0.195	SP vs. Right	0.259	0.716	0.316	0.201
Batter Splits	ARI BvP		ARI vs L		Batter Splits	LAD BvP		LA vs L
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Pitcher Grind Down

Robbie Ray : FD: $6,600 — DK: $7,400

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 140.0 — SIERA: 4.30 — ERA: 4.63 — K%: 19.7% — BB%: 9.0% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 23.1 — SIERA: 4.67 — ERA: 5.01 — K%: 22.9% — BB%: 15.6% — HR/9: 0.8

Los Angeles Dodgers Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.325 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 21.0% (Rank: 14)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.318 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 22.9% (Rank: 20)
Pitches per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 7)

Analysis: Ray has a nice strikeout rate, but he has been very hittable this season. He comes into tonight’s start in mediocre form, posting a 4.67 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 22.9% over the last month of play. He draws a tough matchup tonight against the Dodgers, who are ranked sixth in team wOBA against left-handed pitching this season. Ray is a large underdog tonight on the road and he can safely be avoided in all league formats.

Pitcher Rating: 54.4

Alex Wood : FD: $8,300 — DK: $8,000

Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 342.2 — SIERA: 3.71 — ERA: 3.20 — K%: 21.0% — BB%: 7.1% — HR/9: 0.8
Last 30 Days: IP: 28.1 — SIERA: 4.00 — ERA: 2.86 — K%: 18.0% — BB%: 7.7% — HR/9: 1.0

Arizona Diamondbacks Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 10) — Strikeout Rate: 21.4% (Rank: 16)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.327 (Rank: 12) — Strikeout Rate: 22.9% (Rank: 20)
Pitches per PA: 3.72 (Rank: 28)

Analysis: Wood is one of those pitchers that stands out every time he takes the mound. He is typically a large favorite and he is always an affordable pitching option. Both ring true again tonight, as he squares off against the Diamondbacks at home. Arizona hits left-handed pitching well as a team, but Wood has been pitching better in his recent starts and he is expected to see plenty of run support. He is a viable SP2 on multi-pitcher sites.

Pitcher Rating: 74.6

Batter Grind Down

Arizona

The Diamondbacks draw a mediocre matchup tonight against Alex Wood, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .320 wOBA. Paul Goldschmidt is worth a look in tournaments. Since he entered the league, no player in baseball has more home runs against the Dodgers.

Elite Plays:

NONE

Secondary Plays:

Paul Goldschmidt : FD: $4,000 — DK: $4,900

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 228 — wOBA: 0.473 — ISO: 0.256 — wRC+: 202
Last 30 Days: PA: 111 — wOBA: 0.394 — ISO: 0.275 — wRC+: 147

Welington Castillo : FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,300

Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 190 — wOBA: 0.364 — ISO: 0.233 — wRC+: 130
Last 30 Days: PA: 70 — wOBA: 0.330 — ISO: 0.224 — wRC+: 104

LA Dodgers

The Dodgers draw a favorable matchup tonight against Robbie Ray, who has allowed a .344+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters over the last two seasons. All of the right-handed bats — plus Adrian Gonzalez — are in play tonight at home.

Elite Plays:

Justin Ruggiano : FD: $3,500 — DK: $3,200

Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 165 — wOBA: 0.386 — ISO: 0.245 — wRC+: 149
Last 30 Days: PA: 40 — wOBA: 0.466 — ISO: 0.395 — wRC+: 204

Secondary Plays:

Howie Kendrick : FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,300

Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 267 — wOBA: 0.352 — ISO: 0.126 — wRC+: 130
Last 30 Days: PA: 5 — wOBA: 0.176 — ISO: 0.000 — wRC+: 7

Adrian Gonzalez : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,900

Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 336 — wOBA: 0.304 — ISO: 0.141 — wRC+: 95
Last 30 Days: PA: 110 — wOBA: 0.310 — ISO: 0.144 — wRC+: 98

A.J. Ellis : FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,200

Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 165 — wOBA: 0.369 — ISO: 0.177 — wRC+: 139
Last 30 Days: PA: 59 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.216 — wRC+: 139