MLB Pitching Primer: Tuesday, May 15th
Everything in the sport of baseball comes down to the hitter-versus-pitcher matchup – which makes pitching the most important element of MLB DFS play. Without an understanding of the best pitching plays on the day, your DFS efforts will be sunk! Each day, the Pitching Primer will provide you with some of the top pitching plays on the day – taking a close look at the “why” behind these picks, and helping you to identify pitchers others might overlook.
Tuesday, May 15th
Arms To Trust
Noah Syndergaard vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Thor gets the nod for me here to lead things off in the Pitching Primer. Blue Jays getting a negative park shift? Check. Blue Jays getting a negative league shift? Check. Blue Jays with the lowest implied run total on the slate? Check. Syndergaard with an awesome nickname? Check.
Despite a few subpar outings in a row (in which I see no cause for concern), Thor has still put together an impressive 2018 campaign to date.
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