We have near site synchronicity early with FanDuel not having Royals/Cubs on their ‘Early’ slate or whatever they’re calling the slate beginning at Noon. Thankfully DK has included the 12pm window of games (there are four, shame on them if they didn’t) WEATHER All games should play. Warm with wind blowing out to LF in Wrigley. For a short slate there really is no shortage of pitching options. I have four guys who rank as useable and my own model for some reason thinks that Michael Soroka is a viable option but hey, that’s what we call an exception to the algorithm, right?? The big four today are Strider, Cease, Lodolo and yes, Sean Manaea. For FanDuel as a one stop shop I think you would just go with Dylan Cease for $9400 and eat the chalk which will come with him today. For DraftKings it’s equally hard to pass on Cease, but Lodolo vs the Nationals who cannot hit lefties & Strider who gets the Giants which are always vulnerable to a shutout both should do well. Because of those three strong options, we’ll pass on Manaea and rank them as such: Dylan Cease Spencer Strider Nick Lodolo ROYALS … There aren’t many days left in the season to stack the Royals my friends. That’s probably a good thing I know, but Witt/Garcia/Salvy/Pasquantino all should have big games today. CUBS … KC is also throwing one of their better arms with Lugo going, but the Cubs at home aren’t one spot to ignore — especially with favorable hitting conditions. PIRATES … Detroit will throw Troy Melton making his debut. We have rules and we must follow these rules. CATCHER Salvador Perez Carson Kelly Henry Davis FIRST BASE Vinnie Pasquantino Pete Alonso Spencer Steer SECOND BASE Ozzie Albies THIRD BASE Manny Machado Maikel Garcia Noelvi Marte SHORTSTOP Bobby Witt Jr. Xander Bogaerts Elly De La Cruz OUTFIELD – Mt. Rushmore Kyle Tucker Oneil Cruz Taylor Ward Ian Happ OUTFIELD – Tier II John Rave Matt Vierling Fernando Tatis Jr. Bobby Witt Jr – SS – Kansas City Royals – Chairman of The Dongers Club Kyle Tucker – OF – Cubs Oneil Cruz – OF – Pirates Ozzie Albies – 2B – Braves TOP BETS Royals/Cubs OVER 10.5 Giants/Braves UNDER 8.5… Keep reading — and get the full war room. The rest...
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