MLB Expert Picks Template & Posting Process
Steps
Step 1 – Go to your Expert Picks page in the Daily Research Console, then hit “Edit Page” in the bottom-left. If you don’t see this link, email Cameron to update your admin privileges.
Step 2 – Leave “Title” & page formatting the same. You’ll edit the h2. tag with the day (change it to the day it is), and just edit the area underneath the day
Step 3 – Make sure the author name is correct (both the name and URL portion). It will change on weekends when EMac or JMB cover.
Step 3 – For “Summary” paste the 1st paragraph from your article or write a 2-4 sentence summary for article (Note: Include this paragraph in both “Summary” and “Text” portions. “Summary” portion is just for the summary that shows on the home page)
Step 4 – Write you article! Leave the textile formatting the same, and just change the text as needed.
Step 5 – Hit “Save” to publish the article and post your changes live to the site
Textile
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Overview Reminder
1) Top Play(s) per position – Min of 1 for hitters (2-3 for SPs) , with accompanying, detailed paragraph for each
2) Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
Note: Make sure to keep all comments as site/pricing specific as possible for your applicable site.
Grinders Live Promoting:
It would be great if you could refer to your “picks” on Grinders Live in normal conversation when possible. For example: “If you read my GPP Expert Picks column today, then you’ll know my top overall SP GPP play is Matt Garza on Opening Day for his K potential in a hitter friendly park”
Sample Template (of Editable Text Area)
BELOW THIS LINE IS A SAMPLE TEMPLATE TO WORK FROM. YOU CAN PASTE IT IN DIRECTLY OR EDIT DIRECTLY ON YOUR PAGE
h2. Starting Pitchers
h3. Top Plays
*Top Play SP 1* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
*Top Play SP 2* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
h3. Values
*Value Option 1* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 2* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 3* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 4* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 5* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
h2. Catcher
h3. Top Play
*Top Play 1* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
h3. Values
*Value Option 1* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 2* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 3* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
h2. 1st Base
h3. Top Play
*Top Play 1* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
h3. Values
*Value Option 1* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 2* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 3* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
h2. 2nd Base
h3. Top Play
*Top Play 1* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
h3. Values
*Value Option 1* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 2* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 3* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
h2. Shortstop
h3. Top Plays
*Top Play 1* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
h3. Values
*Value Option 1* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 2* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 3* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
h2. 3rd Base
h3. Top Play
*Top Play 1* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
h3. Values
*Value Option 1* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 2* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 3* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
h2. Outfielders
h3. Top Plays
*Top Play OF 1* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
*Top Play OF 2* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
*Top Play OF 3* - A detailed paragraph highlighting why you are choosing this player. The more stat/analytic references the better. If you used a RG Tool or Projection formula to decide to choose this player, then let users know you used it. Example: "I like that Miggy was $800 cheaper on FanDuel today according to the RG Market Watch tool" or "Our projections surprisingly have Longoria projected at a slightly lower $/Point than "David Freese(player-profile)":/players/David_Freese-10441 today, so I'm going to role out Freese to save money at 3B today."
h3. Values
*Value Option 1* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 2* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 3* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth
*Value Option 4* - Best Values: List of other top values you are targeting that day at that position with a few sentences for each as to why. The number of picks in this section can vary based on the day and positional depth