I got time to get this put together early in the A.M. Adjust for lineups as they change today but we have a BIG Sunday slate with good options all around.
WEATHER
All Clear
JESUS LUZARDO (DK: $9500, FD: $10.6k)
I don’t write the scripts, I just point out what is obvious to us. Jesus. On a Sunday. On EASTER Sunday. Against his former team. Nothing more to say here, and so far Luzardo has been very comfortable in Philly now that he wears the Phils colors. Just going off game logs, the Luzardo’s been drawing tough draws at home (Dodgers & Giants), he’s done just fine & the Marlins have a 34% strikeout rate over the last week versus LHP.
MAX FRIED (DK: $9700, FD: $10.6k)
I’m ready. I am ready for my first investment into Max Fried for the season. Depending on lineups coming out I’d try to get him in as SP2 with Luzardo and trust him instead of Skubal — who isn’t bad either but very pricey.
TANNER HOUCK (DK: $7100, FD: $7200)
Definitely can’t be as bad as last time. It’s the White Sox for crying out loud. Houck isn’t terrible, but man he had a horrific Monday earlier this week, this is an easy bounce back spot where he won’t be dominant but is good to trust for SP2.
THE SUNDAY SLEEPER
The criteria for Sunday Sleeper should always be a guy that you likely don’t use in 4 out of every 5 starts that he pitches, but this one time, on a Sunday when ownership is low is when he could produce a great cheap pitcher play. Nobody really feels confident with that pick today, however I am going to stick with the system and go with the one who stands out the most out of the bottom of the barrel.
GRANT HOLMES (DK: 6600, FD: $7600)
It’s a winning streak for the Braves and not coincidentally they’re doing it against the pathetic Twins. Holmes last two starts were really good. He might serve up one solo HR to a RHH but beyond that the Twins do swing a decent amount and should help him avoid walk issues.
OTHER PITCHING THOUGHTS
- No Glasnow for me
- Kelly/Taillon going 0-0 in Wrigley after all the fireworks would be ironic.
ORIOLES
Cincy is opening a lefty so not sure if orioles will stick with current lineup or not. Wanted ONeill
- Jordan Westburg
- Jackson Holliday
- Adley
MARINERS
- Randy Arozarena
- Julio Rodriguez
ATHLETICS / BREWERS
- Lawrence Butler
- Brent Rooker
- Jackson Chouriou
CATCHER
- ADD: Mitch Garver
- Adley Rutschman
- Salvador Perez
- Cal Raleigh
FIRST BASE
Someone on the Phillies is hitting 2 HR today. Is it you Mr. Harper? He definitely feels like an Easter Guy.
- Bryce Harper
- Ryan Mountcastle
- Kyle Manzardo
- Pete Alonso
SECOND BASE
- Jordan Westburg
- Dylan Moore
- Nolan Gorman
THIRD BASE
- Rafael Devers
- Nolan Arenado
- Jose Ramirez
SHORTSTOP
- Bo Bichette
- Trea Turner
- Gunnar Henderson
- Francisco Lindor
OUTFIELD – Mt. Rushmore
- Max Kepler
- Lawrence Butler
- Aaron Judge
- Randy Arozarena
OUTFIELD – Tier II
- Cody Bellinger … Well, it is 4/20.
- Julio Rodriguez
- Juan Soto
- Michael Conforto
- Randy Arozarena – OF – Seattle Mariners – Chairman of The Dongers Club
- Bryce Harper – 1B – Phillies
- Cody Bellinger – OF – Yankees
- Max Kepler – OF – Phillies
- Mitch Garver – C – Mariners
- Jordan Westburg – 2B – Orioles
- Rafael Devers – 3B – Red Sox
- Javy Baez – SS – Tigers
- BONUS … Bo Bichette – SS – Blue Jays
TOP BETS
Cardinals/Mets OVER 7
Athletics/Brewers OVER 8