For those of you who are still coming in to play MLB I not only tip my cap to you but welcome you to the time of season when you should just set it and … by all means, do not forget it. Watch for late lineup changes for some times right now as we wind down to the end of the regular season. Seven games are out there for us to build a winning lineup at the end of the season to send off what has been a fun and enjoyable year of having MLB back for six months.
WEATHER
No
Robbie Ray is gonna be a chalky option against Tampa – he’s been the AL Cy Young this season — especially down the stretch, but I really like a couple cheaper and projected lower ownership guys tonight.
Sean Manaea
Manaea has been EXTREMELY good against the Mariners this season in two starts. This lineup tonight should feature a good amount of hitters that he has had success against and playing in Oakland always benefits the pitching as it should tonight.
Nestor Cortes
The Yankees are ice cold and desperately need a win. Fortunately for them the Texas Rangers are coming in and they surely can beat the Rangers — right? Right??
Well, its gonna have to come on the back of Nestor the stache Cortes who is a bright spot and should be involved in a low scoring game tonight as I also like AJ Alexy for Texas given how poorly the Yankees offense is hitting right now.
AJ Alexy
He’s mostly a value SP2 and one you can even stack with Cortes to play for a combined 35 tonight.
Caution With
- Framber Valdez: Scratched from his last start and hasn’t pitched in 10 days. The match-up data wise is perfect but for $9500 he’s likely limited tonight.
ATLANTA BRAVES
Ozzie Albies, Eddie Rosario, Freddie Freeman, Dansby Swanson and road catcher in chase Travis d’Arnaud
We. Fucking. Made it. We made it to the part of the season when Chase Field re-opens the roof and the ball flys out all night long. Let’s check who is coming into Chase Field and oh my god it’s that sharp dressed man who loves the Chase Field batters eye and is more due for a 2 home run game than Mike Zunino on a Monday night in June. Load up on the Braves boys, we’re BACK.
And remember, you can never go wrong with a Braves 2-8-3 stack.
HOUSTON ASTROS
Tucker – Alvarez – Correa
Astros have been pissing me off but that was their home series with the Diamondbacks and now out in southern California they’re getting the outdoor boost of good weather and a park that plays well for Mr. Kyle Tucker (Questionable, of course) and Yordan Alvarez.
Under the radar spots
- St. Louis Cardinals – Nolan and Goldy in their stadium.
- Arizona Diamondbacks
CATCHER
- Travis d’Arnaud
- Martin Maldanado
- Pedro Severino
FIRST BASE
- Freddie Freeman
- Ryan Mountcastle
SECOND BASE
- Kolten Wong
- Ozzie Albies
THIRD BASE
- Freddy Galvis – Former Oriole welcomes his former team into the stadium of his current team which is also his former team.
- Alex Bregman
- Nolan Arenado
SHORTSTOP
- Carlos Correa
- Dansby Swanson – Back against the team who drafted him and then decided they would rather have Shelby Miller instead.
OUTFIELD – Tier 1
- Yordan Alvarez
- David Peralta
- Eddie Rosario
- Tyler O’Neill – On fire right now
OUTFIELD – Tier 2
- Teoscar Hernandez – Loves him some Tampa Bay
- George Springer
OUTFIELD – Value
- Dylan Carlson – Goldy/Oneil/Arenado/Molina all to me are sneaky plays, but it wouldbe Carlson who has been hitting well lately who is a nice value play that could pay off for a Cardinals stack
- Jorge Soler
- Kyle Tucker
THE DONGERS CLUB
- Freddie Freeman – 1B – Braves – Chairman of the Dongers Club
- Teoscar Hernandez – OF – Jays
- Yordan Alvarez – OF – Astros
- Freddy Galvis – 3B – Phillies
- Travis d’Arnaud – C – Braves
- Kolten Wong – 2B – Brewers
- Tyler O’Neill – OF – Cardinals
- Dansby Swanson – SS – Braves
- BONUS …………….. David Peralta – OF – Diamondbacks
DONGERS CLUB BETS
Atlanta/Arizona OVER 9.5
Cardinals/Brewers OVER 8.5