FanDuel: Alphabet Soup With EVOO

May 29, 2021 | 2021 Fantasy Baseball, DFS, Fanduel |

We’ve got a weird set of slates scheduled for today on FanDuel. The weather really caused some havoc with things yesterday and could again today. We’ve got double headers galore, which has created a five game early slate and a four game main slate. I’ll provide plays for both slates today and we’ll kick things off with the main slate where Mike Foltynewicz ($7,100) provides a nice pivot in GPPs. Folty’s been pretty rough, I get it, but considering he’s facing the Mariners, he’s basically got a 50-50 shot at a no-hitter. The Mariners have the league’s worst team OPS and are in the top ten in strikeouts, a nice combo for an opposing pitcher. Folty’s 6.8 K/9 isn’t very inspiring, but I’m hoping with the opponent, we can squeak in a few more Ks and get away with a win. The reduced price will allow us to stack some big bats that others will miss out on from rostering Julio Urias, Ian Anderson or Adam Wainwright. Julio is your cash game play today, no doubt about that, but the $4,000 you save is the difference between an OF with Acuna and Mookie vs. Pavin Smith and Kyle Lewis.

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Ambulance Chasers: The Hammer of Sore

May 29, 2021 | Fantasy Baseball Injury Report | 26 Comments

by: everywhereblair

What’s up sheeple! It’s ya boi, Zach “Attack” Plesac filling in for JKJ on the Ambulance Chasers this week. And you thought I just chased girls! Hah! [sips Red Bull latte] There’s nothing better than looking at the community I’ve made here on the IL — that’s the Interesting List for you nerds — of like-minded studs who just want to listen to some Uncle Kracker and down White Claws on the yacht. Speaking of which, I better get working on the list before I spill on the keyboard! Pleas-out!

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The Search For The Next Coors Buy Is Never-Brendan Story

May 28, 2021 | Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell | 395 Comments

by: Grey

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I saw an article in the Denver Post the other day that said something like, “The Rockies should rebuild, and Bud Black is the man to do it.” And I became The Joker. I started tiptoeing down a staircase in bright makeup, twirling and cackling. Then I threw my computer out my window, hit a squirrel, who lawyered up and sued me, taking 51% control of Razzball. Which is why you can now find acorns in the Razzball store. Hope you understand why I have to say nice things about Jeff McNeil, too. Let’s be fair and honest and charitable, Bud Black was a good pitching coach. That the Rockies hired a pitching-first guy in Coors says all you need to know about how dumb that organization is, but rebuild? If Bud could lure Mark Reynolds out of retirement, he would play him over Ryan McMahon, because of his experience. Bud Black is the worst manager in baseball, and, as Quentin Tarantino says, that’s a very impressive feat. I bring this all up, not to crap on Bud, though that’s fun, but to warn you I only half trust him to play Brendan Rodgers. On our Prospectonator, we project every imaginable rookie, based on 162 games played. So, all things being equal, Alex Kirilloff is number one, Ke’Bryan Hayes is number two, but not that far down the list is Brendan Rodgers. He could be even the shallowest of leagues viable. Assuming the Rockies don’t lure back Mark Reynolds. Anyway, here’s some more players to Buy or Sell this week in fantasy baseball:

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Points Leagues: What Makes a Pitcher

May 28, 2021 | Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues | 6 Comments

by: Butters

We’ve looked a hitters the last couple weeks so lets turn our attention from the box to the mound. Specifically, let’s look at what makes a good points league pitcher and hopefully identify some guys to target. In my preseason strategy piece I discussed the value in prioritizing innings eaters over strikeout kings. Now that we’re a couple months into the season, lets see if that was a valid strategy.

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Refsnyder Madness

May 28, 2021 | 2021 Fantasy Baseball | 4 Comments

by: Jay

After taking a week-long break from pontification on hitters and their current trends, we’re right back at it from our Aaron Civale reprieve (who just threw 8 innings with 1 earned run and 6 strikeouts, ahem). And while you’re sure not here to pat my back (I am perfectly able to physically and mentally take this burden and pat myself on the back), I assume that you’re hear to get the downlow on what’s up. I’m now geographically lost. However, this week, we’ll be taking a look at Rob Refsnyder and the almighty equalizer in all of sports: playing time. Injuries would be acceptable too, but lets keep that between you and me, we don’t want it waking up and exploding other players this year. Trust me on this. *cries in Mike Trout.

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FanDuel: Cole World

May 28, 2021 | DFS, Fanduel |

by: TroyKlauder

Yankees starter Gerrit Cole ($12,200) is off to an incredible start to the season, with 92 strikeouts to just eight walks in 64 2/3 innings. Tonight he will be facing a Tigers lineup that strikes out more than any team in the American League at 27.5% of the time. While Cole has an expensive price tag, his upside for double digit strikeouts is worth the salary. It’s tough to fade the ace in this spot, as Cole has a high probability at being the top starting pitcher needed to win contests.

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If You Don’t Manoah, Now You Manoah

May 28, 2021 | Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes | 272 Comments

by: Grey

Here’s what I said the other day, “Alek Manoah looks to me like Lance Lynn meets a background extra from Uncut Gems. Manoah looks like he will sell you a knockoff Rolex. I will call him a Rolek. His build is why the term big-bodied came to be defined. A Rolek looks like he could throw 200 IP without breaking a sweat, in one game. Everything I’ve seen has impressed me, from his 96 MPH fastball to his gorge 82 MPH slider. Roofies suck, so expectations in check, but you’ll never breathe if you can’t Blue Velvet an oxygen mask while watching a rookie starter.” And that’s me quoting me! Would like to add to that, Rolek looks like he’d be in Action Bronson’s crew. So, came away massively impressed by Rolek (6 IP, 0 ER, 2 hits, 2 walks, 7 Ks). 82 MPH slider with upwards to 43 inches of break is a ‘goodnight, see ya tomorrow’ pitch, that he couples with a 96 MPH FB. Had some drop which could be an issue (falls into strike zone), but the 89 MPH change makes up for it. He threw one hummer down the pipe-lane to Aaron Judge and big boy got frozen solid like Mr. Freeze dropped a bad pun on him. “I have another call, so I have to put you on cold.” I had grabbed Rolek in my 12-teamer, but rosters are tight, so I needed to drop him, and now I’m filled with regret. Would absolutely grab him in all leagues. Hopefully, that tall drink of water can avoid hiccups. Anyway, here’s what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:

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Top 100 Outfielders For 2021 Fantasy Baseball: Oof Edition

May 27, 2021 | Top 100 Outfielders | 23 Comments

by: Coolwhip

We are 2 months into the season now (when the 2020 season ended, crazy huh?). Is it bad that the majority of success right now can be weighed by how many of your guys are on the IL? Oof. The other working title was “Doom Over My Hammy Edition” but that was just ridiculous. This week’s episode has become basically a spin-off of JKJ’s weekly bit, Ambulance Chasers. whew. That’s not so much an ambulance whew whew, as it is a sarcastic celebratory whew. Although… why not both? So as I said, we’re 2 months into this season now which puts us at roughly the 1/3 mark. Therefore, I have now made some adjustments to projected values reflecting this very truth. And that’s right, you guessed it. Adolis Garcia is rocketing up the charts like his batted balls to the heavens. I don’t have him in enough places and that makes me sad. Oof. Oh, and spoiler alert, Mike Trout is injured now… giant OOF. So many Oofs and so little time. But first, a word on the god-man Shohei Ohtani…

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One Man’s Trash: Chicks Dig Giants Ball

May 27, 2021 | One Man's Trash | 8 Comments

by: Son

When the San Francisco Giants were winning chips in 2010, 2012, and 2014, it was all about pitching and defense. Or was it? During those three magical years, the Giants were 12th, 12th, and 17th in runs scored, 10th, 30th, and 17th in home runs, and 14th, 14th, and 17th in OPS. Offense, defense, and special teams! Then the malaise hit as the Giants morphed into a slap-hitting, station to station offense that even had the BART blaring its horns. From 2016 to 2018, the Giants were 19th, 29th, and 29th in runs scored, 28th, 30th, and 29th in home runs, and 20th, 30th, and 29th in OPS. After the 2018 season, the Giants hired Farhan Zaidi and the small-ball offense has become a remnant of the past. The renaissance has helped the Giants to a 28-19 record to compete with the big dogs in the NL West and, as we learned from the 90s, chicks dig the long ball.

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Getting Ahead in Head to Head, Week 8; Phamtastic!

May 27, 2021 | Fantasy Baseball Head-to-Head Leagues | 7 Comments

by: NateMarcum

Week 8 brings us the same thing that damn near every other week has brung, brought, broughten? Hell, I don’t know…it has given us heartache, heartbreak, and trips to the IL. I am cautiously pessimistic that even mentioning the IL will bring about injuries to the players listed. What we have seen tho is that by breaking down each week into its’ own small season, if you play the matchups, the AB’s, and just stay diligent, you are probably doing better than 70% of your league. Luckily for you, I neglect my family and work to bring you the Week 8 Head to Heads gems. Enjoy.

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FanDuel: Edman, Da Man

May 27, 2021 | 2021 Fantasy Baseball, DFS, Fanduel |

by: Butters

Who’s ready for some more Thirsty Thursday DFS? Tommy Edman (2B: $2,600) sure is. He’s riding a nice hot streak and that’s a train you should climb aboard. Tickets aren’t too expensive and the tracks look clear ahead. As a bonus he can also slot into an outfield spot if you would prefer that. He’s a top 10 hitter today but you aren’t paying him like one. Full steam ahead.

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The Arm On, Arm On, Arm On, Arm On, Arm On Kaprielian

May 27, 2021 | Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes | 415 Comments

by: Grey

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Yesterday, James Kaprielian went 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 hits, 2 walks, 4 Ks, ERA at 1.53, and it’s time to dig in. Luckily, I watched him since it was an afternoon game. Looks like his sum is greater than his parts. Like a Honda. Ya know, no one ever talks about parts being better than a whole, which is always more likely. Like Tenet. Like The Irishman. Like a seven-course dinner anywhere. Amuse bouche? I’ll amuse you! Apps? Perhaps! Entree? Entry into my mouth! Cheese course? Okay, eff off. Mid-dinner sorbet to cleanse my palate? No, just bring me the damn dessert! So, Kaprielian appears to have a home run problem, but the Colossal-seum will help with that, and facing the M’s didn’t hurt. The command will be low 3-ish BB/9 with a 8.7-9.1 K/9. That’s roughly a high-3 to low 4 ERA with neutral luck, and a Streamonator call. Whispers softly, “He’s a mediOAKer starter.” Anyway, here’s what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:

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