If you like offense you are going to like what is likely going to come this week. Weather is heating up, bullpens are wearing down and overall the schedule this week puts us in some spots where we should see some nice offensive outputs.
Sadly, many of the best games are going to be on the Turbo/6pm/Senior Citizens Slate(s) here early in the week. Tonight has 3 games on that slate and then the MAIN slate features 8 games on it.
Once again, most teams on Mon-Wed series that are home were also home over the weekend. Only the Yankees and Brewers have home games today after having to travel yesterday.
WEATHER
I project everything will play without issue, but they’re expecting rain most of the day in Chicago, so that field could be pretty wet since is historically has had drainage issues, but overall it’ll be fine.
ZAC GALLEN
Last night when I first glanced at today’s slate I had a thought on a reason to fade Gallen. Today I have woke up and realized that I must have been out of my damn mind because we’ve really got no reason to be thinking along those lines.
Yes, he is facing his former team so if you wanna buy into the amped up narrative then go ahead, but I don’t think it matters. Gallen’s worst start was his last one, and when you are at his level you do not have two starts like that in a row (not that it was that bad).
ANTHONY DeSCLAFANI
The Italian! We’re getting the Nationals coming out of Chase Field where they had a good series and going into the windy/cold/dark San Francisco Bay area. Coming off an 8 IP gem his last start, I think we see another performance that is free of major damage.
Also like to pitch well
- Nestor Cortes
- Miles Mikolas
- Tony Gonsolin
Gonna pitch okay, but can’t beat Gallen/Cortes
- Logan Gilbert
- Dylan Cease
DIAMONDBACKS
Marte, Rivera, Gurriel, Walker
They’re smashing LHP right now and getting the wrap-around homestand at Chase Field is most definitely a big plus for the snakes today. Look for them to jump on Garrett early and put this one away. The Marlins either WIN a 1-run game or get blown out this year, and tonight points to a blowout.
MARINERS
Kelenic, Raleigh, Teoscar
A lineup that is no doubt struggling finally did a little waking up late on Saturday before going quiet again yesterday. But we have Jon Gray coming into town, and he isn’t getting anyone to strikeout this season and should have a similarly tough time with the Mariners. Kelenic is a must here for me.
CATCHER
- Willson Contreras … Weather here sucks, but C vs SP all week.
- Cal Raleigh
- Will Smith
FIRST BASE
I would use two 1B on FanDuel Tonight. Don’t be shocked if Jose Abreu finally gets going here soon for Houston but it is too strong of a position up top to look there.
Yes, Goldy off a 3 HR game going into Wrigley is nice, but bad weather for going heavy on offense there.
- Christian Walker
- Vinnie Pasquantino
- Freddie Freeman
SECOND BASE
- Gleyber Torres
- Ketel Marte
- Kolten Wong
THIRD BASE
- EMmanuel Rivera
- Max Muncy
- Brian Anderson
SHORTSTOP
- Tim Anderson
- Nick Ahmed
OUTFIELD – Mt. Rushmore
- Jarred Kelenic
- Kyle Tucker … Mr Anaheim
- Luis Robert Jr
- Adolis Garcia
OUTFIELD – Tier 2
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr
- Ramon Laureano
OUTFIELD – Value
- Teoscar Hernandez
- Jason Heyward
- Harrison Bader
- Gleyber Torres – 2B – Yankees – Chairman of The Dongers Club
- Kyle Tucker – OF – Angels
- Jarred Kelenic – OF – Mariners
- Christian Walker – 1B – Diamondbacks
- Tim Anderson – SS – White Sox
- Jason Heyward – OF – Dodgers
TODAY’S TOP BET
Dylan Cease over 5.5 strikeouts