Keep in mind that this is the final game of the series for some of these teams, so you will see some catchers already getting a day off (like Jonathan Lucroy did last night!). Be careful with your backstop. We try to focus on players that we expect to be in the lineup, but you never know for sure until the manager submits his lineup card. With late swap now on FanDuel, it’s not as big of a concern, but it’s still an edge you can gain over your opponents.
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As far as weather today, things look grim for the Cubs-Cardinals in St. Louis this afternoon (John Lackey vs. Lance Lynn). I wanted to include Anthony Rizzo below, but I’m staying away from this mess. Hanley Ramirez got the nod instead. (Update: This game has been postponed.)
Another game in the Midwest, Phillies-Reds, is in danger. They are calling for scattered thunderstorms all over the place, so if there is a big enough window, they may be able to sneak it in, but I wouldn’t bet a starting pitcher on it (Jerad Eickhoff vs. Brandon Finnegan). We love Joey Votto today, but ultimately kept him out of the Playbook, too (replaced with Greg Bird).
Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks
Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Plays
There are a few players that I didn’t do a full write-up on, but like for value plays and may make it into my Optimal Lineups. They include:
C- Travis d’Arnaud (NYM) - Yahoo! Value
1B - Ryon Healy (OAK) - DK Value
1B - Eric Thames (MIL) - DK & FD Value - GPP
2B - Devon Travis (TOR) - FD Value
3B - JaCoby Jones (DET) - FD Value (again)
3B - Joey Gallo (TEX) - HR yesterday - super value on Yahoo!
3B - Maikel Franco (PHI) - FD value - GPP
SS - Jorge Polanco (MIN) - Y! Value
OF - Brandon Guyer (CLE) - If he can sneak in the lineup today vs. Cole Hamels, he mashed LHP in 2016 (.437 wOBA) - great value on Y!
