WEATHER CLE at OAK: We could have a rare Oakland rain out tonight, but if that is the case then we’ll definitely know it before hand because if they are waiting then they are playing. Minimal DFS impact here, although Logan Allen is a cheap SP option for Cleveland. Roof open in Arizona Tonight, three pitchers stand out for their potential upside: Bobby Miller, Nick Pivetta, and George Kirby. However, I caution that it won’t be as straightforward as the success we witnessed with top-tier pitchers on Opening Day. You might be wondering, but what about Joe Musgrove? He was pretty bad over in Korea against a much tougher Dodgers lineup, and one would assume that back in PETCO against the Giants he is far more reliable and trustworthy. I prefer the alternate options above and have zero concerns with not having Musgrove. MY PITCHERS Nick Pivetta (DK: $8100, FD: $8500) … Pivetta has the most strikeout potential IMO, lock him in as SP1 on both sites and roll with the flow. Bobby Miller (DK: $9000, FD: $8900) … Expect less strikeouts here than Pivetta, but the Cardinals vets are not scaring me yet and it’s actually chilly in LA today, I don’t expect St. Louis to have a big offensive game. OTHER SP THOUGHTS … Merrill Kelly will be OK, not great Logan Allen is cheap and facing the lowly Athletics, I get it. Pricing isn’t a major concern though. George Kirby … The Boston lineup is no joke folks. Tons of power here, I am just passing on both sides tonight. DIAMONDBACKS Joc Pederson, Christian Walker, Corbin Carroll So we follow up the Diamondbacks massive inning last night with them drawing Cal Quantrill today and once again the roof is open. I wasn’t big on the Joc Pederson signing in the off-season, but he’ll be a chalky and logical pick tonight. PIRATES vs MARLINS PIT: Reynolds, Joe, Davis, Hayes || MIA: Burger, Bell, Jazz I have never been an A.J. Puk guy, but he is admittedly a decent pitcher. That said, converting him back into a starter is not to go completely perfect and I wouldn’t pass up the chance to get some cheap Pirates against him. I like this game for runs again tonight and would be fine with both sides in a little mini game stack. CATCHER Henry Davis Gabriel Moreno Alejandro Kirk …...
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