Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 19, 2016
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The brilliant writer Jonah Keri, known for his work at ESPN, Sports Illustrated and now the podcast on Nerdist, joins the show.
We talk about his beloved Expos, subject to his fabulous book Up, Up and Away, the future of baseball in Montreal plus other thoughts about Steven Strasburg and the out of control Diamondbacks.
All that and more on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Johnny Cueto, Nathan Eovaldi, Tyler Goeddel, Rajai Davis, Jimmy Nelson, Steven Wright, Jay Bruce and Melky Cabrera all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
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Who Owned Baseball May 18, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Lenny Ignelzi, Associated Press
Johnny Cueto went the distance, allowing 4 hits, 1 run and 2 walks while striking out 8 Padres batters in the Giants 2-1 nail biter.
Nathan Eovaldi allowed just 1 hit and 1 run over 6 strong innings to help the Yankees snap a losing streak and take the final game in Arizona, 4-2.
Tyler Goeddel collected 3 hits including his first major league homer to help the Phillies continue their hot start by beating the Marlins, 4-2.
Rajai Davis homered twice, including a game tying shot in the 9th inning. He walked and stole a base as well, leading Cleveland past Cincinnati 8-7 in 12.
They all owned baseball on May 18, 2016.
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MLB Fantasy Daily (DFS) Picks For FanDuel – 5/19/16
Hunter Stokes (Chief Writer/Part Owner)
Follow @stokes_Hunter21 @mlbreports
One of the biggest blunders made by many gamblers is betting against themselves. We are going to simplify the process, so if you win, you can really win – none of this barely break even nonsense.
Our new Draft Strategy is now here. Please read after the post.
Now here is what we are going to do for today’s MLB DFS FanDuel style.
We Will Give You – Daily
5 team stacking options ( We are going to draw most of our players from these 5 squads).
3 Pitching candidates (High level, midlevel and budget).
11 Games – ALL Day Slate (DraftKings, Thursday May 19, 2016)
Stacking Options – Todays Ranking
(1) Cubs vs Junior Guerra
(2) O’s vs Nate Karns
(3) White Sox vs Collin McHugh
(4) Yankees vs Kendall Graveman
(5) Pirates vs Mike Foltynewicz
3 Pitchers to use.
(1) Chris Sale, HOU @ CWS, $12, 100
(2) Marco Estrada, TOR @ MIN, $8400
(3) Jeff Locke, ATL @ PIT, $6900
Sample Lineup 1
P – Chris Sale, HOU @ CWS, $12, 100
C – Miguel Montero, CHC @ MIL, $2400 (Tucker Barnhart as backup, $2300)
1B – Mark Teixeira, NYY @ OAK, $2700
2B – Gordon Beckham, ATL @ PIT. $2400
3B – Chase Headley, NYY @ OAK, $2800
SS – Javier Baez, CHC @ MIL, $2800
OF – Jacoby Ellsbury , NYY @ OAK, $3100
OF – Brett Gardner, NYY @ OAK, $3100
OF – Jason Heyward, CHC @ MIL, $3600
$35, 000, 000 ($0 left)
Sample Lineup 2
P – Marco Estrada, TOR @ MIN, $8400
C – Miguel Montero, CHC @ MIL, $2400 (Tucker Barnhart as backup, $2300)
1B – John Jaso, ATL @ PIT, $3100
2B – Brett Lawrie, HOU @ CWS, $3000
3B – Todd Frazier, HOU @ CWS, $4200
SS – Jordy Mercer, ATL @ PIT, 2700
OF – Adam Eaton, HOU @ CWS, $4000
OF – Andrew McCutchen. ATL @ PIT, $4300
OF – Melky Cabrera, HOU @ CWS, $2900
$ 35, 000, 000 ($0 left)
Sample Lineup 3
P – Jeff Locke, ATL @ PIT, $6900
C – Matt Wieters or Caleb Joseph are both at $2100, SEA @ BAL
1B – Anthony Rizzo, CHC @ MIL $4600
2B – Jonathan Schoop, SEA @ BAL, $2900
3B – Kris Bryant, CHC @ MIL $4600
SS – Javier Baez, CHC @ MIL, $2800
OF – Dexter Fowler, CHC @ MIL, $4000
OF – Mark Trumbo, SEA @ BAL, $3600
OF – Adam Jones, SEA @ BAL, $3400
$34, 700, 000 ($300 left)
If you’re not familiar with the points breakdown, here’s the format utilizing a $35 million salary cap.
Scoring System: https://www.fanduel.com/spring-training?t=lobby
1 Starting Pitcher (SP)
1 Catcher (C)
1 First Baseman (1B)
1 Second Baseman (2B)
1 Third Baseman (3B)
1 Short Stop (SS)
3 Outfielders (OF)
Game Types: https://www.fanduel.com/how-it-works
50-50s
If you’re interested in playing DFS games, please use my Fanduel referral link to signup.
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MLB Fantasy Daily (DFS) Picks For DraftKings – 5/19/16
Hunter Stokes (Chief Writer/Part Owner)
Follow @stokes_Hunter21 @mlbreports
One of the biggest blunders made by many gamblers is betting against themselves. We are going to simplify the process, so if you win, you can really win – none of this barely break even nonsense.
Our new Draft Strategy is now here. Please read after the post.
Now here is what we are going to do for today’s MLB DFS Draft Kings style.
We Will Give You – Daily
5 team stacking options ( We are going to draw most of our players from these 5 squads).
3 Pitching candidates (High level, midlevel and budget).
Josh Robbins’ MLB Daily Fantasy Sports Picks (DFS) For FanDuel – 5/18/16
Hi, my name is Josh Robbins. I would like to share my Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) strategy with you on week days throughout the MLB season. FanDuel is my preferred game of skill.
MAY 18, 2016… There are twelve games scheduled for tonight.
(7:05 PM ET FanDuel Games)
3-Strikes: Here’s what you can expect from my daily articles:
My Top 3 Starting Pitchers (aces, mid-level, bargain)
My Top 3 Stacking Options (multiple players from the same team)
My Top 3 BVP (Batter vs. Pitcher) Options
My Sample Lineup
Starting Pitchers
- Francisco Liriano ($10000) vs. Atlanta Braves
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Jake Odorizzi ($7700) vs. Toronto Blue Jays
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Mike Clevinger ($3000) vs. Cincinnati Reds
Player Stacks/Team Offense
I’m a huge fan of stacks especially deep lineups maximizing the four players allowed per team. However, tonight FanDuel gifted us with Mike Clevinger ($3000)!
- Seattle Mariners vs. Chris Tillman
- St, Louis Cardinals vs. Chris Rusin
- San Diego Padres vs. Johnny Cueto
BVP (Minimum 10 AB)
- Alexei Ramirez vs. Johnny Cueto (9-14/ 1 HR/ 1.643 OPS)
Jon Jay vs. Johnny Cueto (13-33/ 3 HR/ 1.201 OPS)
Robinson Cano vs. Chris Tillman (14-31/ 2 HR/ 1.177 OPS)
Sample Lineups
If you’re not familiar with the points breakdown, here’s the format utilizing a $35 million salary cap.
Scoring System: https://www.fanduel.com/spring-training?t=lobby
1 Starting Pitcher (SP)
1 Catcher (C)
1 First Baseman (1B)
1 Second Baseman (2B)
1 Third Baseman (3B)
1 Short Stop (SS)
3 Outfielders (OF)
Game Types: https://www.fanduel.com/how-it-works
Tournaments
Leagues
Head-to-Heads
50-50s
If you’re interested in playing DFS games, please use my FanDuel referral link to signup.
Please use the Referral Link:
https://www.fanduel.com/?invitedby=bobadney&cnl=da
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 18, 2016
Matt York – AP
Fredi Gonzalez gets fired because evidently he was supposed to take a stripped down team to the promised land.
Meanwhile Tim Lincecum got a job because Arte Moreno thinks it is 2011.
It is an “Update Your Resume” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Chase Anderson, Joc Pederson, Danny Salazar, Khris Davis, Max Scherzer, Mallex Smith, Phil Hughes and Travis Shaw all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
Who Owned Baseball May 17, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Mike McGinnis / Getty Images
Chase Anderson took a no hitter into the 8th and a shutout to 2 outs in the 9th. He let up a pair of solo homers in the 9th before being relieved but earned a rare victory against the Cubs, 4-2 in Milwaukee.
Joc Pederson homered twice, driving in 3, in the Dodgers 5-1 win over the Angels.
Danny Salazar struck out 7 Reds in 7 1/3 innings, giving up 4 hits and 1 run to get the decision in Cleveland’s 13-1 laugher.
Khris Davis hit three homers including a walk off 2 strike 2 out grand slam that was the difference in the A’s 8-5 stunner against Texas.
They all owned baseball on May 17, 2016.
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MLB Daily Fantasy Picks (DFS) For FanDuel – 5/18/16
Hunter Stokes (Chief Writer/Part Owner)
Follow @stokes_Hunter21 @mlbreports
We are ramping up our coverage on DFS play at MLB Reports, and will include some strategy articles in the forthcoming days and weeks. We come from a high level of handicapping backgrounds, and have been given the go ahead from the braintrust at MLB Reports to start sharing some of these with you.
Of course Chuck Booth (MLB Reports Majority Owner) and I spearheaded this movement back a few years ago with just regular baseball futures. We were not sure if we wanted to go ahead with the MLB DFS Fantasy at all, but were finally convinced for demand by a couple of our BBBA writers (Josh Robbins and Trey Rose). The need is there and we are looking to deliver.
I have played DFS long enough to be the guy who writes the posts here. The gambling philosophy championed by Booth in the 90’s is brilliant for any sources of tournaments or gambling period!
It weaves the Martingale Betting System (progressive betting with the double up theory) and it fosters it with several other techniques so you don’t bet against yourself.
One of the biggest blunders made by many gamblers is betting against themselves. We are going to simplify the process, so if you win, you can really win – none of this barely break even nonsense.
Our new Draft Strategy is now here. Please read after the post
Now here is what we are going to do for today’s MLB DFS FanDuel style.
We Will Give You – Daily
5 team stacking options ( We are going to draw most of our players from these 5 squads).
3 Pitching candidates (High level, midlevel and budget). Read the rest of this entry
MLB Fantasy Daily (DFS) Picks For DraftKings – 5/18/16
Hunter Stokes (Chief Writer/Part Owner)
Follow @stokes_Hunter21 @mlbreports
We are ramping up our coverage on DFS play at MLB Reports, and will include some strategy articles in the forthcoming days and weeks. We come from a high level of handicapping backgrounds, and have been given the go ahead from the braintrust at MLB Reports to start sharing some of these with you.
Of course Chuck Booth (MLB Reports Majority Owner) and I spearheaded this movement back a few years ago with just regular baseball futures. We were not sure if we wanted to go ahead with the MLB DFS Fantasy at all, but were finally convinced for demand by a couple of our BBBA writers (Josh Robbins and Trey Rose). The need is there and we are looking to deliver.
I have played DFS long enough to be the guy who writes the posts here. The gambling philosophy championed by Booth in the 90’s is brilliant for any sources of tournaments or gambling period!
It weaves the Martingale Betting System (progressive betting with the double up theory) and it fosters it with several other techniques so you don’t bet against yourself.
One of the biggest blunders made by many gamblers is betting against themselves. We are going to simplify the process, so if you win, you can really win – none of this barely break even nonsense.
Our new Draft Strategy is now here. Please read after the post
Now here is what we are going to do for today’s MLB DFS Draft Kings style.
We Will Give You – Daily
5 team stacking options ( We are going to draw most of our players from these 5 squads).
3 Pitching candidates (High level, midlevel and budget).
Did Bony Knees Cost Lou Gehrig A Hollywood Acting Career?
Lou Gehrig was only 35 when he was diagnosed with ALS. He had to retire right away and came back for what some would consider ‘the greatest speech of all-time’ on July.4, 1939. It was the “I am the Luckiest Man on the face of the Earth” speech. Gehrig died June.2, 1941 at the age of 37. –Photo courtesy of ultimateyankees.com
Andrew Martin (Featured BBBA Fantasy Baseball Writer/Owner – baseballhistorian.blogspot.com)
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Lou Gehrig is an iconic figure in baseball history, both for his legendary career with the New York Yankees as a slugging first baseman, and because of his tragic death from an eponymous disease at the age of 37. Despite his exploits on the field, he nearly had another star turn—that of Hollywood actor.
At one point he was actually poised to assume the role of Tarzan in the movies but was ultimately passed over; possibly due to knobby knees.
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Way Too Early American League ALL – Star Ballots In 2016
Boston Herald Staff photo by John Wilcox.
(Featured BBBA Baseball Website – 9inningknowitall.com)
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Yesterday we put our thoughts for the National League All-Star voting and so I wanted to take my turn with the American League. Like Kelly I don’t plan to start voting for a few more weeks. Unlike a lot of fans I don’t just pick guys because they wear a specific uniform but instead because I want to watch the best of the best play.
With that being said I will warn you that any tie breakers for who I choose will be chosen by uniform. I’m still a fan after all.
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6 MLB Teams Who Could Take Advantage Of Stephen Strasburg’s Extension This Winter
Ed Zurga/Getty Images North America
Matt Musico (Featured BBBA Fantasy Baseball Writer/Owner – chinmusicbaseball.com)
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Just a couple weeks ago, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg was watching a perfect free-agent storm happen right before his eyes. Not only was he dominating on the mound, but he also would easily be the best available hurler on the open market this winter.
Instead of trying to maximize his earning potential, the Scott Boras client opted for comfort and familiar surroundings. Doing this was obviously much easier since he was signing a seven-year, $175 million deal with two opt-outs, as well.
It’s not every day we see a player with Strasburg’s potential (and a Boras client) take a deal that’s probably below market value. For teams in need of top-tier starting pitchers, it left them with not-so-inspiring options when looking ahead at the remaining hurlers projected to be free agents in a few months.
There are certain MLB teams with depth on the mound that could take advantage of this situation by putting one or more of their young pitchers on the trading block. Here are six organizations with the ability to do so:
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MLB Fantasy Daily (DFS) Picks For DraftKings – 5/17/16
Hunter Stokes (Chief Writer/Part Owner)
Follow @stokes_Hunter21 @mlbreports
We are ramping up our coverage on DFS play at MLB Reports, and will include some strategy articles in the forthcoming days and weeks. We come from a high level of handicapping backgrounds, and have been given the go ahead from the braintrust at MLB Reports to start sharing some of these with you.
Of course Chuck Booth and I spearheaded this movement back in a few years ago with just regular baseball futures. We were not sure if we wanted to go ahead with the MLB DFS Fantasy at all, but were finally convinced for demand by a couple of our BBBA writers (Josh Robbins and Trey Rose). The need is there and we are looking to deliver.
I have played DFS long enough to be the guy who writes the posts here. The gambling philosophy championed by Booth in the 90’s is brilliant for any sources of tournaments or gambling period. It weaves the Martingale Betting System (progressive betting with the double up theory) and it fosters it with several other techniques so you don’t bet against yourself.
One of the biggest blunders made by many gamblers is betting against themselves. We are going to simplify the process, so if you win, you can really win – none of this barely break even nonsense.
Look for that in coming days. Now here is what we are going to do for today’s MLB DFS Draft Kings style.
We Will Give You – Daily
5 team stacking options ( We are going to draw most of our players from these 5 squads).
3 Pitching candidates (High level, midlevel and budget).
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 17, 2016
Kirthmon F. Dozier – Detroit Free Press
The Twins and Tigers are playing an ugly series against each other. Neither team looks good this year. And yet somehow the Twins may be a more hopeful team than Detroit.
It is a “Glass Half Empty/Glass Half Full” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
J.D. Martinez, Sean Manaea, Matt Joyce, Robbie Ray, Kurt Suzuki and Trayce Thompson all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
Who Owned Baseball May 16, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
PAUL SANCYA/AP
J.D. Martinez reached base 4 times with a homer and a double, driving in a pair in the Tigers wild 10-8 slugfest victory over Minnesota.
Sean Manaea pitched into the 7th, finishing with 6 2/3 innings, 4 hits, 1 walk and 1 run to earned the A’s 3-1 division over Texas.
Matt Joyce collected three hits, including a homer, driving in 3 to lead Pittsburgh past Atlanta, 8-5.
Robbie Ray pitched 7 innings allowing only 2 runs and drove in a run himself with an RBI hit to beat the Yankees in Arizona, 12-2.
They all owned baseball on May 16, 2016.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
Josh Robbins’ MLB Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) For FanDuel – 5/16/16
Hi, my name is Josh Robbins. I would like to share my Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) strategy with you on week days throughout the MLB season. FanDuel is my preferred game of skill.
MAY 16, 2016… There are eight games scheduled for tonight.
(7:05 PM ET FanDuel Games)
3-Strikes: Here’s what you can expect from my daily articles:
My Top 3 Starting Pitchers (aces, mid-level, bargain)
My Top 3 Stacking Options (multiple players from the same team)
My Top 3 BVP (Batter vs. Pitcher) Options
My Sample Lineup
Starting Pitchers
1. Jordan Zimmermann ($10100) vs. Minnesota Twins
2. Kenta Maeda ($8800) vs. Los Angeles Angels
3. Chad Green ($3000) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Player Stacks/Team Offense
I’m a huge fan of stacks especially deep lineups maximizing the four players allowed per team. However, tonight FanDuel gifted us with Chad Green ($3000)!
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Matt Shoemaker
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Williams Perez
- Tampa Bay Rays vs. J.A. Happ
BVP (Minimum 10 AB)
1. Josh Donaldson vs. Drew Smyly (7-14/ 3 HR/ 1.819 OPS)
2. Steve Pearce vs. J.A. Happ (8-24/ 3 HR/ 1.185 OPS)
3. Evan Longoria vs. J.A. Happ (9-24/ 1 HR/ 1.012 OPS)
Sample Lineups
If you’re not familiar with the points breakdown, here’s the format utilizing a $35 million salary cap.
Scoring System: https://www.fanduel.com/spring-training?t=lobby
1 Starting Pitcher (SP)
1 Catcher (C)
1 First Baseman (1B)
1 Second Baseman (2B)
1 Third Baseman (3B)
1 Short Stop (SS)
3 Outfielders (OF)
Game Types: https://www.fanduel.com/how-it-works
Tournaments
Leagues
Head-to-Heads
50-50s
If you’re interested in playing DFS games, please use my FanDuel referral link to signup.
Please use the Referral Link:
https://www.fanduel.com/?invitedby=bobadney&cnl=da
Thanks for reading and see you next time.
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MLB Fantasy Daily (DFS) Picks For DraftKings – 5/16/16
Hunter Stokes (Chief Writer/Part Owner)
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I am loving the Jays rallying around the Jose Bautista incident on Sunday to absolutely crush Drew Smyly in Tampa Monday Night. I will use a 4 hitter stack of RHB including Edwin Encarnacion. Jose Bautista, Troy Tulowitzki and Josh Donaldson (who is 7 – 14 – with 3 HRS career vs the Rays Southpaw).
By the way here, the Jays are awesome (GVP’s – Great Value Plays) with EE, Joey Bats and TULO at $3700 each, while the reigning AL MVP is listed low at $4300. I suppose a lot of the pricing has to do with possible suspensions, however I fully expect these guys to appeal, which would grant them a stay of execution for tonight.
There is a misconception that Smyly is an elite pitcher. He often yields one homer per start. In his 29 career Innings worth of work versus Toronto, he has given up 6 HRs. I am calling for 2 HRs versus Smyly int his contest from these four gentlemen.
I also will use J.A. Happ to slow down the Rays lineup.
Jon Niese is to be used in the 2nd pitcher slot – because quite frankly, the Braves are 9 – 27, on the year, so Poppa Smurf has a chance to victimize the lineup.
By using the Pirates starter tonight, it affords me to use Giancarlo Stanton, Mookie Betts and Dustin Pedroia. I like the Boston 1 and 2 hitters because they have been swiping bags in addition to helping the Red Sox lineup.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 16, 2016
Richard W. Rodriguez / The Associated Press
The Blue Jays and Rangers rekindled a tense and sometimes ugly rivalry.
Baseball should take notice. They NEED rivalries like this.
It is a “Bad for Sportsmanship but Good for Business” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Danny Valencia, Hector Santiago, Chris Carter, Gerrit Cole, Felix Hernandez, Brandon Guyer, Maikel Franco and Jon Lester all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
See the updated listing of WOB on MLB Reports
Who Owned Baseball May 15, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
BRIAN BLANCO/GETTY IMAGES
Danny Valencia clocked 3 homers, including a go ahead 2 run blast in the 9th, driving in 3 altogether and leading Oakland to a 7-6 win in Tampa Bay.
Hector Santiago held Seattle hitless into the sixth and finished with 8 innings of 2 hit shutout ball to earn the 3-0 decision for the Angels.
Chris Carter singled, homered and drove in the go ahead run with a double to push Milwaukee past San Diego, 3-2.
Gerrit Cole salvaged the final game of the series with 8 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits, no walks and struck out 7 as the Pirates finally took a game against the Cubs, 2-1.
They all owned baseball on May 15, 2016.
To view the Yearly Leaders for Who Owned Baseball Standings, plus see who gained 1/2 WOB’s – Click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON OR SCROLL DOWN.
MLB Power Rankings 2016: Week 7 – May
Hunter Stokes (Chief Writer/Part Owner)
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MAY 15, 2016
Well not much has changed from this week as compared to last week. Detroit carried its free fall to 4th in the AL Central, the Yankees took 5 of 7 contests – and 7/10 in their homestand to save their season for now.
Miami and Philadelphia continue to stick around in the NL East, and the Giants and Dodgers finally had winning weeks to make the NL West Division Leader respectable.
Nobody looks scarier right now than the Boston Red Sox offense, who led by David Ortiz, Jackie Bradley JR. and Xander Bogaerts, plated 10 runs or more in 5 of the last 6 games, after going their 1st 32 games without doing so.
I am still awaiting for a Jays big winning streak. Houston has not played winning baseball since the 1st 6 weeks of the 2015 – and are tending to resemble the 2007 Tampa Bay Rays more than anything.
All offense and little pitching and defense.
There is nobody struggling worse than Logan Morrison, Russell Martin, Carlos Gomez and the consortium of LF’s in Anaheim! Recently bouncing out of this list are Jason Heyward and Chase Headley.
We are nearing the quarter pole and rapidly approaching Memorial Day Weekend, so it is not early anymore.
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MLB Daily Fantasy Picks (DFS) For FanDuel – 5/15/16
Hunter Stokes (Chief Writer/Part Owner)
Sunday is always a crapshoot with everything involved, so make sure you check your starting lineups, weather and backup Catcher roles.
The game I am keying on more than others today is the game at Camden Yards. With contests in Coors Field, Chase Field and Miller Park also featuring on massive hitter friendly venues, I will be playing a roster on all of them.
The Tigers are still criminally underpriced on FanDuel right now, as their losing streak has a ton more to do with their horrific Late Inning Relief of late.
I am waiting for Justin Upton to start cracking the ball, and will play him on a roster for 2 – 3 weeks once he starts rolling. He is a type of guy who will bash 10 HRs in a month at least once in a baseball year.
In the same game, I am running with Jonathan Schoop, who clubbed 2 jacks Saturday – and could easily go yard again on Sunday.
Adam Jones is also on fire – after early season struggles, and is a nice bargain at $2800. Manny Machado took a goose egg for FPP – and I simply can’t think he will do this two games in a row.
Tentatively, I also have put Nolan Reimold into the lineup, should he not be played, I am going to use Yasiel Puig on a wildcard throw out there at $2400.
I would have loved to have implored the Jays lineup – however they were all way out of whack for the price – so I am only going to use Troy Tulowitzki.
The Tigers are facing Kevin Gausman, yet have several hitters that just lace fastballs.
As for my pitcher – I am going with Masahiro Tanaka. The White Sox have guys that whiff in their lineup something fierce, and I like Tanaka over Miguel Gonzalez in this matchup.
MAY 15, 2016…All Day Slate – Camden Heavy
P – Masahiro Tanaka, CWS @ NYY, $9800
C – Victor Martinez. DET @ BAL, $3500
1B – Miguel Cabrera. DET @ BAL, $3700
2B – Jonathan Schoop. DET @ BAL, $2800
3B – Manny Machado, DET @ BAL, $4200
SS – Troy Tulowitzki, TOR @ TEX, $2800
OF – Justin Upton, DET @ BAL, $2900
OF – Adam Jones, DET @ BAL, $2800
OF – Nolan Reimold, DET @ BAL, $2600 (Or Yasiel Puig, STL @ LAD, $2400, vs Mike Leake)
$35, 000, 000 ($0 Left)
2nd Sample Lineup – Coors Field Stack
P – Danny Duffy, ATL @ KC, $6800
C – Victor Martinez, DET @ BAL, $3500 or Buster Posey SF @ ARI, $3400
1B – Lucas Duda, NYM @ COL, $3800
2B – Neil Walker, NYM @ COL, $3500
3B – Danny Valencia, OAK @ TB, $2400
SS – Marcus Semien, OAK @ TB $2200
OF – Yoenis Cespedes, NYM @ COL, $5000
OF – Curtis Granderson, NYM @ COL, $3700
OF – Carlos Gonzalez, NYM @ COL, $4000
$35, 000, 000 ($0 Left)
If you’re not familiar with the points breakdown, here’s the format utilizing a $35 million salary cap.
Scoring System: https://www.fanduel.com/spring-training?t=lobby
1 Starting Pitcher (SP)
1 Catcher (C)
1 First Baseman (1B)
1 Second Baseman (2B)
1 Third Baseman (3B)
1 Short Stop (SS)
3 Outfielders (OF)
Game Types: https://www.fanduel.com/how-it-works
50-50s
If you’re interested in playing DFS games, please use my Fanduel referral link to signup.
Please use the Referral Link for a signup bonus:
https://www.fanduel.com/?invitedby=bobadney&cnl=da
*** The views and opinions expressed in this report are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of mlbreports.com and their partners***
A big thanks goes out to our ‘Chief Writer/Part Owner’ Hunter Stokes for preparing today’s featured post.
To Subscribe and listen daily to ‘Our Lead Personality’ Sully’s 20 Minutes Daily (every day since Oct.24, 2012) Podcast click here. Guaranteed listening to the Sully Baseball Daily Podcast will be the best time you invest in online!
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 15, 2016
Episode 1,300. Another milestone. I wonder how long this will go.
Time for a Sunday Request.
@sullybaseball how about your thoughts on two weeks in a row of ny-Boston Sunday night baseball. Maybe your thoughts on SNB in general
— Hilson Reidpath (@higehilson) May 9, 2016
ESPN is part of the previous era of sports broadcasting and hanging on. They will go to the most eyeballs. It is Disney. They are in the Superhero business.
It is a savor the moment and move on episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
David Ortiz, Melvin Upton Jr. Matt Andriese, Jake Arrieta, Jose Quintana, Adam Lind and Kirk Nieuwenhuis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 14, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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David Ortiz reached base 4 times, missed the cycle by a single, launched a 2 out bottom of the 9th game tying triple and a walk off double in the 11th to give the Red Sox a thrilled 6-5 victory on my birthday.
Melvin Upton Jr. reached base 5 times, homered, stole a base and drove in 2 as San Diego topped Milwaukee, 8-7.
Matt Andriese threw a complete game 2 hit shutout, striking out 5 Oakland batters in the 6-0 final in Tampa Bay.
Jake Arrieta once again was solid, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs, striking out 11 Pirates as the Cubs rolled 8-2.
They all owned baseball on May 14, 2016.
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Jesse Winker’s chance should be coming with the Cincinnati Reds
This may not come as a surprise to many of you, but the Cincinnati Reds are not going to make the playoffs this season. Here’s what may come as a surprise, the Reds farm system is not as bad as it used to be.
Sure, most of the Reds faithful are excited for the depth of pitching prospects in the system with names like Amir Garrett, Cody Reed and Rookie Davis tearing it up, but they do have some offense. In fact, it may be time to hand over left field to their top prospect Jesse Winker.
Winker, of course, was the Reds first round draft pick (supplemental) back in the 2012MLB Draft that they nabbed out of high school. He quickly worked his way up the minor league ladder, showing consistency across the board. He was a steady .280 to .300 hitter capable of 15 to 20…
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 14, 2016
It’s my birthday… no better way to spend it than at the ballpark.
And I had a great time at the Giants-Blue Jays game with podcast Superfan Marcell… aka @cu8sfan!
It is a birthday with friends episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Chris Sale, George Springer, Jeremy Hellickson, Joe Panik, Justin Verlander, Julio Teheran, Byung Ho Park and Andrew McCutchen all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball May 13, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Chris Sale tossed a complete game, allowing 6 hits and 1 run as the White Sox clobbered the Yankees, 7-1.
George Springer helped the Astros come from behind with 3 hits, including a homer, 4 RBI and 2 runs scored to top Boston, 7-6.
Jeremy Hellickson struck out 9 Reds in 7 innings, giving up just 4 hits and 2 runs and earned the 3-2 decision for the Phillies.
Joe Panik reached base 3 times and launched a 3 run come from behind homer on a 3-0 count and gave the Giants all the offense they needed, 3-1 over Arizona.
They all owned baseball on May 13, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings – 5/14/16
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Saturday could be a very rough day for pitchers, which is why I’m spending more money on hitters.
Out of the 15 games on the slate, 11 games are being played at a stadium that has at least a 10 MPH wind blowing towards the outfield.
Weather can play a huge role in daily fantasy, which is why the intense winds on Saturday could really shake up some of the potential pitching match-ups.
P – Aaron Nola (vs. Cincinnati Reds): $9,500
P – Ervin Santana (vs. Cleveland Indians): $7,000
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Josh Robbins’ MLB Daily Fantasy Picks (DFS) For FanDuel – 5/13/16
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Hi, my name is Josh Robbins. I would like to share my Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) strategy with you throughout the MLB season during weekdays. Fanduel is my preferred game of skill.
Welcome to the 6th week of the 2016 MLB season.
3-Strikes: Here’s what you expect from my daily articles:
My Top 3 Starting Pitchers (aces, mid-level, bargain)
My Top 3 Stacking Options (multiple players from the same team)
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Strikeouts Are Sexy And Max Scherzer Knows It
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Strikeouts are sexy. Well at least according to the Washington Nationals’ star pitcher Max Scherzer. He would know too. On Wednesday night Scherzer struck out 20 Detroit Tigers during a nine-inning game.
“Tonight, at the end of the night, was a special night,” Scherzer said. “Because, I mean, the strikeouts are sexy. And to be able to punch out 20 — it’s sexy.”
He tied the MLB record for most K’s in a nine-inning game. The only other people to do so are Roger “The Rocket” Clemens, who accomplished the feat twice in 1986 and again in 1996 while playing for the Boston Red Sox and Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs, who struck out 20 Houston Astros batters in 1998.
Of course there is everyone’s hero and beloved 6’10” right-hander Randy “The Big Unit” Johnson. On May 8, 2001, while a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Johnson struck out 20 Cincinnati Reds batters within nine innings.If you want to get technical about it – two others have done it as well but their records are differently labeled.
Unfortunately for Johnson, the game went into extra innings. Johnson didn’t need more than nine innings to accrue his 20 K’s, but since the went into extra innings the game is not considered an “official” 20-strikeout game by MLB.
Still it is considered by almost everyone else as the same record that Wood, Clemens and Scherzer now hold.
There was one other man that struck out over 20 batters in one game and there is a good chance that you’ve never heard his name before. Tom Cheney struck out 21 batters once on September 12, 1962 while playing for the Washington Senators but that’s a record of it’s own too because it took extra innings for him to accomplish that feat.
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The Texas Rangers Or Chicago White Sox Need To Sign Tim Lincecum
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Trey Rose (Featured BBBA Fantasy Baseball Writer/Owner – dynastydigest.sportsblog.com)
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Many baseball fans are wondering where Tim Lincecum will sign. He threw a bullpen for upwards of 20 Major League Baseball organizations about a week ago, but he has yet to commit to a team.
Many teams were impressed with his fastball velocity, which sat in the low-90 MPH range, and his sharp breaking ball. It is only a matter of time before he signs with an organization.
The two-time Cy Young Award winner could greatly improve multiple rotations of competing organizations. The two that come to mind are the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers. Both teams are playing exceptional baseball, but the addition of Lincecum could push them over the top.
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