MLB Grind Down: Wednesday, June 24th - Page Three
LA Dodgers at Chicago Cubs – 8:05 PM EST
| LA Dodgers | Chicago Cubs | ||||||||
 | Mike Bolsinger |  | Kyle Hendricks | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| LAD (-109) | 8 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.306 | 0.812 | 0.356 | 0.178 | SP vs. Left | 0.249 | 0.663 | 0.292 | 0.151 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.234 | 0.708 | 0.31 | 0.244 | SP vs. Right | 0.255 | 0.671 | 0.297 | 0.187 |
| Batter Splits | LAD BvP | LA vs R | Batter Splits | CHC vs R | |||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Mike Bolsinger : FD: $6,500 — DK: $7,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 105.2 — SIERA: 3.53 — K%: 21.5% — BB%: 8.2% — FB Rate: 26.6% — HR/FB: 12.2%
Last 30 Days: IP: 36.0 — SIERA: 3.46 — K%: 24.0% — BB%: 9.1% — FB Rate: 27.4% — HR/FB: 7.7%
Chicago Cubs Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.308 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 25.1% (Rank: 29)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.333 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 22.7% (Rank: 26)
Pitchers per PA: 3.99 (Rank: 1)
Analysis: Bolsinger has really been sharp in his recent starts, posting a 3.46 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 24.0%. He does walk a few too many batters here and there, but for the most part, he offers great value at his price point. He draws a plus-matchup tonight in terms of strikeout potential, as the Cubs have the 2nd-highest strikeout rate of any team against right-handed pitching this season. On a night with very few pitching options, Bolsinger is in play as an SP2 on multi-pitcher sites.
Pitcher Rating:68.5
Kyle Hendricks : FD: $6,800 — DK: $6,600
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 154.0 — SIERA: 3.80 — K%: 17.1% — BB%: 4.6% — FB Rate: 32.6% — HR/FB: 7.1%
Last 30 Days: IP: 28.0 — SIERA: 2.78 — K%: 23.8% — BB%: 3.3% — FB Rate: 28.7% — HR/FB: 12.0%
Los Angeles Dodgers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.347 (Rank: 1) — Strikeout Rate: 19.2% (Rank: 12)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.334 (Rank: 10) — Strikeout Rate: 16.0% (Rank: 3)
Pitchers per PA: 3.89 (Rank: 5)
Analysis: Hendricks continues to pitch well for the Cubbies, posting a 2.78 SIERA with a high strikeout rate of 23.8% over the last month of play. He still gets overlooked in daily fantasy every time he takes the mound. While I’d love to recommend him tonight, he draws a very tough matchup against the Dodgers. Los Angeles is ranked 1st in wOBA (.347) against right-handed pitching this season.
Pitcher Rating:55.2
Batter Grind Down
LA Dodgers
Kyle Hendricks is a much better pitcher than he is given credit for. Since the start of 2014, he has held left and right-handed hitters under a .300 wOBA. The Dodgers offense has struggled to get going in this series. At their price points, they are secondary options tonight in Wrigley Field.
Joc Pederson
Salaries: FD: $3,900 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 260 — wOBA: 0.391 — ISO: 0.275 — wRC+: 154
Adrian Gonzalez
Salaries: FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 707 — wOBA: 0.385 — ISO: 0.234 — wRC+: 150
Chicago Cubs
Anthony Rizzo : FD: $4,500 — DK: $5,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 680 — wOBA: 0.398 — ISO: 0.269 — wRC+: 154
Last 14 Days: PA: 59 — wOBA: 0.355 — ISO: 0.278 — wRC+: 124
Analysis: Since the start of last season, Mike Bolsinger has given up a .356 wOBA to left-handed hitters. That has to be music to Rizzo’s ears, who has a 398 wOBA and a .269 ISO against right-handed pitching during that same stretch. Rizzo may not provide the best value at first base, but he certainly gives you the upside that you are looking for in tournaments.
Chris Coghlan
Salaries: FD: $2,800 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 530 — wOBA: 0.352 — ISO: 0.192 — wRC+: 123
Miguel Montero
Salaries: FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,600
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 615 — wOBA: 0.327 — ISO: 0.148 — wRC+: 104
NY Mets at Milwaukee – 8:10 PM EST
| NY Mets | Milwaukee | ||||||||
 | Bartolo Colon |  | Jimmy Nelson | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| MIL (-125) | 8 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.271 | 0.707 | 0.308 | 0.174 | SP vs. Left | 0.287 | 0.861 | 0.372 | 0.169 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.266 | 0.744 | 0.323 | 0.188 | SP vs. Right | 0.261 | 0.696 | 0.311 | 0.208 |
| Batter Splits | NYM BvP | NYM vs R | Batter Splits | MIL BvP | MIL vs R | ||||
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Pitcher Grind Down
Bartolo Colon : FD: $7,500 — DK: $6,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 288.1 — SIERA: 3.72 — K%: 18.1% — BB%: 3.2% — FB Rate: 38.9% — HR/FB: 9.8%
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.1 — SIERA: 4.08 — K%: 16.6% — BB%: 5.1% — FB Rate: 34.0% — HR/FB: 9.1%
Milwaukee Brewers Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.292 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 25)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.294 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 19.8% (Rank: 15)
Pitchers per PA: 3.73 (Rank: 23)
Analysis: Colon hasn’t had the same type of success that he did earlier in the season. Over his last month of play, he has a 4.08 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 16.6%. He had an awful outing against the Brewers earlier this season in Citi Field and I don’t love him tonight in a re-match in the more hitter-friendly Miller Park. I’d much rather target the pitcher on the other side of the bump.
Pitcher Rating:62.3
Jimmy Nelson : FD: $6,900 — DK: $6,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 152.2 — SIERA: 3.91 — K%: 19.0% — BB%: 7.7% — FB Rate: 31.4% — HR/FB: 10.9%
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.2 — SIERA: 4.36 — K%: 17.5% — BB%: 9.1% — FB Rate: 29.4% — HR/FB: 12.5%
New York Mets Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.291 (Rank: 27) — Strikeout Rate: 20.4% (Rank: 21)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.278 (Rank: 26) — Strikeout Rate: 21.1% (Rank: 20)
Pitchers per PA: 3.84 (Rank: 8)
Analysis: Nelson hasn’t pitched all that well recently, but a matchup against the struggling Mets should cure his pitching blues. The Mets are ranked 27th in wOBA (.291) against right-handed pitching and 26th in wOBA (.278) over the last 14 days of play. If you are looking for a cheap pitcher tonight, Nelson is my favorite of the bunch. He has good strikeout potential and a decent chance of picking up the win as well.
Pitcher Rating:66.9
Batter Grind Down
NY Mets
As mentioned above, the Mets’ offense has really struggled offensively this season, especially against right-handed pitching. While they do see a positive ballpark shift playing in Miller Park, they are secondary options tonight.
Lucas Duda
Salaries: FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 683 — wOBA: 0.381 — ISO: 0.246 — wRC+: 149
Curtis Granderson
Salaries: FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 718 — wOBA: 0.326 — ISO: 0.160 — wRC+: 111
Milwaukee
Ryan Braun : FD: $4,700 — DK: $4,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 644 — wOBA: 0.335 — ISO: 0.189 — wRC+: 110
Last 14 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.270 — ISO: 0.170 — wRC+: 65
Analysis: Braun is expensive and he is not going to be a popular target tonight, as there is a game in Coors Field. He makes a terrific tournament play though, as he hits fastballs well and his opponent, Bartolo Colon throws a ton of them. In fact, 85.7% of Colon’s pitches this season have been fastballs.
Carlos Gomez
Salaries: FD: $4,300 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 655 — wOBA: 0.361 — ISO: 0.186 — wRC+: 128
Adam Lind
Salaries: FD: $3,700 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 500 — wOBA: 0.391 — ISO: 0.193 — wRC+: 150
Gerardo Parra
Salaries: FD: $2,700 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 649 — wOBA: 0.310 — ISO: 0.128 — wRC+: 92
Arizona at Colorado – 8:40 PM EST
| Arizona | Colorado | ||||||||
 | Allen Webster |  | David Hale | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| COL (-140) | 11 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.230 | 0.67 | 0.311 | 0.112 | SP vs. Left | 0.294 | 0.819 | 0.354 | 0.126 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.27 | 0 | 0.358 | 0.168 | SP vs. Right | 0.244 | 0.678 | 0.296 | 0.154 |
| Batter Splits | ARI BvP | ARI vs R | Batter Splits | COL BvP | COL vs R | ||||
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Pitcher Grind Down
Allen Webster : FD: $5,200 — DK: $5,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 70.0 — SIERA: 5.12 — K%: 13.8% — BB%: 11.8% — FB Rate: 32.7% — HR/FB: 7.0%
Last 30 Days: IP: 11.0 — SIERA: 6.16 — K%: 13.3% — BB%: 17.8% — FB Rate: 33.3% — HR/FB: 20.0%
Colorado Rockies Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.335 (Rank: 2) — Strikeout Rate: 20.0% (Rank: 17)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.296 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 24.8% (Rank: 28)
Pitchers per PA: 3.75 (Rank: 21)
Analysis: Webster is pitching in Coros Field tonight. He should be avoided in all league formats.
Pitcher Rating:34.2
David Hale : FD: $5,900 — DK: $4,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 118.0 — SIERA: 4.21 — K%: 14.1% — BB%: 8.4% — FB Rate: 27.8% — HR/FB: 11.2%
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.2 — SIERA: 3.21 — K%: 21.9% — BB%: 3.1% — FB Rate: 35.1% — HR/FB: 21.2%
Arizona Diamondbacks Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.312 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 19.9% (Rank: 16)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.298 (Rank: 20) — Strikeout Rate: 21.7% (Rank: 24)
Pitchers per PA: 3.65 (Rank: 30)
Analysis: Hale has been one of the best pitchers in the Rockies’ starting rotation this season, but that doesn’t mean that we should target him in Coors Field. As usual, avoid all pitching options in Coors.
Pitcher Rating:42.6
Batter Grind Down
Arizona
David Peralta : FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 430 — wOBA: 0.360 — ISO: 0.194 — wRC+: 126
Last 14 Days: PA: 43 — wOBA: 0.292 — ISO: 0.050 — wRC+: 79
Analysis: Peralta had three hits and a run last night in Coors and he’ll look for another big outing tonight. He has always had good power against right-handed pitching and he draws a favorable matchup against David Hale. Load up on the Diamondbacks tonight in both cash games and tournaments.
Paul Goldschmidt
Salaries: FD: $6,100 — DK: $6,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 612 — wOBA: 0.417 — ISO: 0.267 — wRC+: 165
A.J. Pollock
Salaries: FD: $4,400 — DK: $5,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 447 — wOBA: 0.354 — ISO: 0.163 — wRC+: 121
Jake Lamb
Salaries: FD: $3,400 — DK: $4,100
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 177 — wOBA: 0.323 — ISO: 0.160 — wRC+: 101
Welington Castillo
Salaries: FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 392 — wOBA: 0.273 — ISO: 0.138 — wRC+: 69
Colorado
Nolan Arenado : FD: $4,400 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 551 — wOBA: 0.354 — ISO: 0.237 — wRC+: 109
Last 14 Days: PA: 51 — wOBA: 0.430 — ISO: 0.360 — wRC+: 160
Analysis: I could list any of the Rockies’ hitters as the featured play tonight. They have the highest team total on the board, as they square off against a bad pitcher in Coors Field. Get as many Rockies’ bats in your lineup as you can tonight.
Charlie Blackmon
Salaries: FD: $4,500 — DK: $4,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 700 — wOBA: 0.361 — ISO: 0.169 — wRC+: 114
Troy Tulowitzki
Salaries: FD: $4,400 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 460 — wOBA: 0.367 — ISO: 0.180 — wRC+: 118
DJ LeMahieu
Salaries: FD: $3,100 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 610 — wOBA: 0.312 — ISO: 0.101 — wRC+: 80
Ben Paulsen
Salaries: FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 144 — wOBA: 0.397 — ISO: 0.241 — wRC+: 138
Wilin Rosario
Salaries: FD: $3,000 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 378 — wOBA: 0.287 — ISO: 0.124 — wRC+: 64
Kansas City at Seattle – 10:10 PM EST
| Kansas City | Seattle | ||||||||
 | Danny Duffy |  | Roenis Elias | ||||||
| LEFT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| SEA (-110) | 7 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.173 | 0.46 | 0.213 | 0.174 | SP vs. Left | 0.221 | 0.648 | 0.294 | 0.254 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.241 | 0.713 | 0.317 | 0.185 | SP vs. Right | 0.252 | 0.735 | 0.326 | 0.188 |
| Batter Splits | KCR BvP | KC vs L | Batter Splits | SEA BvP | SEA vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Danny Duffy : FD: $6,900 — DK: $5,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 187.2 — SIERA: 4.41 — K%: 18.2% — BB%: 9.2% — FB Rate: 43.7% — HR/FB: 6.6%
Last 30 Days: IP: — SIERA: — K%: — BB%: — FB Rate: — HR/FB:
Seattle Mariners Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 20.3% (Rank: 12)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.260 (Rank: 30) — Strikeout Rate: 22.4% (Rank: 25)
Pitchers per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 6)
Analysis: Duffy will be making his first start in over a month. Since the start of last season, he has a 4.41 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 18.2%. He has never been able to establish himself as an elite pitcher, but he does have decent stuff. He draws a favorable matchup against the Mariners, who have the lowest wOBA (.260) of any team over the last 14 days.
Pitcher Rating:46.0
Roenis Elias : FD: $7,700 — DK: $7,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 232.0 — SIERA: 4.01 — K%: 20.2% — BB%: 8.9% — FB Rate: 35.0% — HR/FB: 10.7%
Last 30 Days: IP: 35.2 — SIERA: 4.77 — K%: 15.4% — BB%: 9.0% — FB Rate: 38.7% — HR/FB: 12.2%
Kansas City Royals Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.316 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 14.3% (Rank: 1)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.333 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 13.7% (Rank: 1)
Pitchers per PA: 3.67 (Rank: 29)
Analysis: Elias has not pitched well over the last month of play, posting a 4.77 SIERA with a low strikeout rate of 15.4%. He draws one of the worst matchups on the board, as the Royals are ranked 8th in wOBA (.316) and 1st in strikeout rate (14.3%) against left-handed pitching this season. There is more risk than potential reward tonight with Elias.
Pitcher Rating:55.9
Batter Grind Down
Kansas City
Lorenzo Cain : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 228 — wOBA: 0.371 — ISO: 0.162 — wRC+: 140
Last 14 Days: PA: 48 — wOBA: 0.427 — ISO: 0.286 — wRC+: 177
Analysis: Since the start of 2014, Roenis Elias has given up a .326 wOBA to right-handed hitters. While Cain’s price has come up across the industry, he still deserves consideration tonight. He has hit left-handed pitching well throughout his career and he has been red-hot over the last two weeks with a .427 wOBA and a .286 ISO.
Alcides Escobar
Salaries: FD: $2,800 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 222 — wOBA: 0.312 — ISO: 0.106 — wRC+: 98
Seattle
Nelson Cruz : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 217 — wOBA: 0.462 — ISO: 0.330 — wRC+: 204
Last 14 Days: PA: 47 — wOBA: 0.285 — ISO: 0.077 — wRC+: 82
Analysis: Cruz is one of the best plays on the board tonight when you factor in his price (on FD anyway). He has terrific power against left-handed pitching, posting a .462 wOBA and a .330 ISO against southpaws over the last two seasons. He also gets to face a pitcher that may be rusty after missing more than a month.
Mark Trumbo
Salaries: FD: $2,400 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 149 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.259 — wRC+: 133
San Diego at San Francisco – 10:15 PM EST
| San Diego | San Francisco | ||||||||
 | Ian Kennedy |  | Ryan Vogelsong | ||||||
| RIGHT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| SFG (-123) | 7 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.244 | 0.742 | 0.324 | 0.238 | SP vs. Left | 0.281 | 0.815 | 0.357 | 0.196 |
| SP vs. Right | 0.257 | 0.731 | 0.323 | 0.239 | SP vs. Right | 0.219 | 0.663 | 0.296 | 0.179 |
| 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
Ian Kennedy : FD: $7,300 — DK: $8,100
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 264.0 — SIERA: 3.51 — K%: 23.9% — BB%: 7.9% — FB Rate: 37.0% — HR/FB: 11.2%
Last 30 Days: IP: 33.2 — SIERA: 3.21 — K%: 23.6% — BB%: 4.3% — FB Rate: 34.0% — HR/FB: 18.2%
San Francisco Giants Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.322 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 17.0% (Rank: 4)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.301 (Rank: 19) — Strikeout Rate: 15.0% (Rank: 2)
Pitchers per PA: 3.70 (Rank: 28)
Analysis: Kennedy has pitched well over the last month, posting a 3.21 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 23.6%. He had a great outing against the Giants in AT&T Park earlier this season, but I’m not expecting a repeat performance tonight. The Giants are one of the best teams in baseball at putting the ball into play, which is why they have the 4th-lowest strikeout rate against right-handed pitching. There are better options at his price point.
Pitcher Rating:66.7
Ryan Vogelsong : FD: $6,700 — DK: $6,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 258.2 — SIERA: 4.16 — K%: 18.7% — BB%: 8.1% — FB Rate: 37.8% — HR/FB: 9.5%
Last 30 Days: IP: 35.0 — SIERA: 4.39 — K%: 18.5% — BB%: 9.6% — FB Rate: 37.0% — HR/FB: 2.7%
San Diego Padres Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.292 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 22.3% (Rank: 26)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.284 (Rank: 25) — Strikeout Rate: 25.2% (Rank: 30)
Pitchers per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 13)
Analysis: Vogelsong has pitched well at home throughout his career and he deserves a look tonight, especially at his cheap price point. The Padres’ offense has struggled to score runs all season and they have the 5th-highest strikeout rate of any team against right-handed pitching. Vogelsong shouldn’t be used in cash games, but he makes an excellent tournament play. He also allows you to load up on the hitters in Coors Field.
Pitcher Rating:62.3
Batter Grind Down
San Diego
Ryan Vogelsong has pitched well at AT&T Park throughout his career. He does struggle with left-handed hitters (.357 wOBA allowed), but the Padres’ offense has been struggling for the better part of a month now. The left-handed hitters in this lineup are secondary plays tonight.
Will Venable
Salaries: FD: $2,600 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 545 — wOBA: 0.300 — ISO: 0.123 — wRC+: 94
Yonder Alonso
Salaries: FD: $2,500 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 369 — wOBA: 0.322 — ISO: 0.146 — wRC+: 109
Cory Spangenberg
Salaries: FD: $2,200 — DK: $2,400
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B/3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 210 — wOBA: 0.294 — ISO: 0.141 — wRC+: 90
San Francisco
Brandon Belt : FD: $3,100 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 367 — wOBA: 0.366 — ISO: 0.245 — wRC+: 140
Last 14 Days: PA: 50 — wOBA: 0.256 — ISO: 0.178 — wRC+: 65
Analysis: Belt has been great in recent weeks, but the mini-slump has brought his price down to a very playable level on both FanDuel and DraftKings. Belt draws a favorable matchup tonight against Ian Kennedy. He has a good track record against Kennedy, batting 10-for-28 with seven extra base hits.
Buster Posey
Salaries: FD: $3,800 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: 1B/C
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 639 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.168 — wRC+: 143
Angel Pagan
Salaries: FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,300
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 466 — wOBA: 0.306 — ISO: 0.076 — wRC+: 100