There once was a time when Sunday MLB DFS was the best. My favorite. I loved it. I dominated it. I also did not have as much grey hair as I do now back then. That was long, long, long time ago…. But yet, here we are, once again on a Sunday and the temptation persists. She’s tempting us …
So, are we going to lock and load up on MLB DFS on a Sunday?
WEATHER
Warmer today than yesterday, but still some windy spots across the league. Nothing that’s really changing my analysis heavily on any one game.
The important weather decision — All games play!
Talk about new and old faces in new places… Today is that day…. Gentlemen (and Ladies), we have Jose Quintana as a Rockie, MacKenzie Gore as a Ranger and Dustin May as a Cardinal making their SP debuts today. We also have Tits in my Eye, starting for Houston, (… Sir, its Tatsuya Imai …) and you know how much I love stacking against Asians for their first time in American pro ball. Further proof that God is a Baseball fan we have Jesus Luzardo starting on a Sunday and the preacher himself Max Meyer going for the Marlins in south beach. Fun little Sunday MLB DFS slate to start us off, so lets find the gems.
MY TOP THREE
Max Meyer (DK: $7600, FD: $8700) … A pulse and some % of upside, we don’t ask for much when picking on Colorado. He has both.
Jesus Luzardo (DK: $9500, FD: $10.1k) … Some new hitters here in Texas, but still has old Texas vibes right now. Unless they’re getting a heavy breaking ball RHP, they’re not going to string together long innings. So, just keep throwing with that left hand Luzardo and you’ll be just fine.
Nolan McLean (DK: $9700, FD: $10.5k) … I think we’re over paying here for some pre-season hype on McLean being dominant – however it’s certainly a little justified.
THE SUNDAY SLEEPER
Every Sunday I feel there is upside in finding that veteran or unknown pitcher that is going to exceed expectations. This early in the season they’re not as common, but typically Sunday’s being a big get away day for everyone we find teams go dormant when they should be more awake offensively and you get that sleeper SP in the mid range who does very well. There really isn’t one today, but Rhett Lowder is the arm I would take a shot on today against Boston — who has just been mediocre through their first two games & likely will be better once they get home.
CANT STAND EM
Shane Baz: I am not a fan. And for all the folks hyped up about him and that includes the Orioles front office, just remember how bad the contract they gave him is going to look in less than 7 months. He’s not good and he wont last. Sure, the Twins suck too, but Baz is not a long term starter in this league.
Not a slate where I am big on stacking, prefer tons of one offs or combo’s today. So here is just one spot that I think is going to fly under the ownership radar today to go light with.
CARDINALS
Ivan Herrera, JJ Wetherholt, Alec Burleson
Was hesitant to have them #1, but with them keeping Wetherholt and Burleson 1/3 vs the LHP I am comfortable backing this bleak lineup. It’s really trusting Wetherholt and Burleson to get on vs Matz and then tear up the Rays pen. Herrera is the must start for St. Louis
OTHERS WHO SHOULD DO WELL
- CUBS: Not the wind, it’s being talked about way too much. It’s just that Jake Irvin sucks and the Cubs in general are great at home.
- A’s/JAYS: The Athletics strike out too much today vs Lauer, but also can just sit and hunt on his fastball for some big spots. Jays probably the sharper play for DFS. Not sure why Nathan Lukes is out though thats a dagger.
CATCHER
- Ivan Herrera … It’s not Tyler Flowers vs Chris Sale, but a catcher vs the pitcher he was just catching the prior season is always a good narrative to jump behind.
- Agustin Ramirez
- Gary Sanchez
FIRST BASE
- Sal Stewart: Around the league the story early is how all the young hitters are performing. They’re all gonna hit a wall soon, but for now, we ride it.
- Michael Busch
- Alec Burleson
SECOND BASE
- Luke Keaschall
- JJ Wetherholt
- Xavier Edwards
- Brandon Lowe
THIRD BASE
- Alec Bohm
- Austin Riley
- Royce Lewis
SHORTSTOP
- Trea Turner
- Colson Montgomery
- Jeremy Pena
OUTFIELD – Mt. Rushmore
- Jac Caglianone
- Luis Robert Jr
- Byron Buxton
- Daulton Varsho
OUTFIELD – TIER 2
- Dylan Beavers
- Roman Anthony
- Addison Barger
- Jordan Walker
- Ivan Herrera – C – Cardinals – Chairman of The Dongers Club
- Nathan Lukes – OF – Blue Jays
- Trea Turner – SS – Phillies
- Jac Caglianone – OF – Royals
- Royce Lewis – 3B – Twins
CORE PLAYS
- SP – Max Meyer
- C – Ivan Herrera
- SS – Trea Turner
- OF – Jac Caglianone
BETS
- Cardinals ML