A completely fresh slate of series after everyone played the previous three days is rare but awesome. Things kick off with the Cubs hosting the Angels this afternoon in Wrigley Field the day after the 4th of July. Even though the Angels couldn’t hit worth shit in Oakland I expect this game and this entire series to have double digit runs in it all weekend long. Do you remember when the Twins went to Wrigley in the summer of 2019? No, well, you probably have a much more exciting life than I do, so whatever. I remember it. That’s this series only slightly less because the Angels aren’t what that Twins team was. The early Turbo slate games continue as well robbing us of Paul Skenes vs the Mets and Patrick Corbin against the Cardinals. In terms of previewing the weekend series here are the top 5 that stand out to me in any specific order: Phillies at Braves: Phillies banged up still through this series while the Braves … Eh. They’re just going through the motions right now. It’s a big series though and both teams roll out aces on Friday night. White Sox at Marlins: Not only is this the Jake Burger series, but they’re gonna be popping bottles since neither team. Seriously, that’s the only relevance this series has. Is it even on TV? Why am I going to be watching this game? Tigers at Reds: Not sure how Riley Greene doesn’t have a big weekend. Cincinnati is turning things on though and could make a big statement if they can take care of business with a sweep. Diamondbacks at Padres: Likely won’t be that relevant for DFS purposes but this is a big statement series for both teams. Brewers at Dodgers: Hmm… Long home stand for the Dodgers coming off back to back series losses and now the Brewers come in off a rough series in Coors. Should be good WEATHER All clear TYLER GLASNOW (DK: $10,800, FD: $11,200) I love, love, loooooooove when an ACE pitcher has a short outing and gets beat up. Just 61 pitches following a 74 pitch outing and now Glasnow is back home. Things that have been true since I have been alive include Dodgers ace pitchers throwing dominant starts at home on Friday night’s. KEVIN GAUSMAN (DK: $8300, FD: $9000) A little spark is coming from Julio Rodriguez…...
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