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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/25/16
P- Madison Bumgarner (vs. Philadelphia Phillies): $14,000. Bumgarner has not allowed more than two earned runs in his past 12 starts. He is now 8-3 on the season, with a 1.83 ERA, and 115 strikeouts. In 62 career at bats against Bumgarner, the Phillies’ offense is batting .210, with two home runs, 20 strikeouts, and a .239 OBP.
P- Brandon Finnegan (vs. San Diego Padres): This month has been great for Finnegan. He is 2-1, with a 2.96 ERA, and he has gone six innings while giving up fewer than two runs in three of the last four starts. On the season, he is 3-5, with a 3.81 ERA,with 59 strikeouts.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 25, 2016
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The Pirates are losing despite having great talent. The Indians and Rangers are winning despite injuries. It is very hard to figure out.
It is a very confusing episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Yasmany Tomas, George Springer, Jake Peavy, Wade LeBlanc, Corey Singer, Chestlor Cuthbert, and Carlos Martinez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Exclusive Interview With 2017 Draft Prospect and UNC Tar Heel, J.B. Bukauskas
J.B. has an electrifying fastball and slider combination, which both have potential to be plus-plus pitches. He is also developing a change-up that many scouts believe could solidify him as a top of the rotation starter one day. It’s hard to say which pitch is his best between his fastball and slider. He sits between 93-96 MPH with his fastball, but his slider could be the best breaking ball in the 2017 draft class. His elite combination of pitches, command, and maturity on and off the mound should make him one of the top prospects in the 2017 MLB Draft.
He is one of the top arms in the Cape Cod League this summer. He is also playing with Team USA this summer in Japan, Taiwan, and Cuba.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 24, 2016
Today I visited the Belmont Hill School, where my personality and confidence blossomed when I was younger.
I wondered about players who blossomed under the right circumstances and who never got their chance.
It is a “live up to your potential” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Wei-Yin Chen, Kendal Graveman, Cesar Hernandez, Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Adam Duvall and Nelson Cruz all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball June 23, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Wei-Yin Chen threw 7 strong innings, walking none, striking out 7 and allowing just 2 runs. He did not factor into the decision but helped the Marlins defeat the Cubs, 4-2.
Kendall Graveman pitched into the 7th, allowing 2 runs and no walks as the A’s held on to top the Angels, 5-4.
Cesar Hernandez reached base 5 times, scoring 3 times to help the Phillies win 703 against Minnesota.
Dustin Pedroia reached base 4 times, drove in 2 and scored another as the Red Sox salvaged the final game of a 4 game set against the White Sox, 8-7 in extra innings.
They all owned baseball on June 23, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/24/16
P – Max Scherzer (vs. Milwaukee Brewers): $13,900. In 61 career at bats against Scherzer, the Brewers’ offense is batting .115, with 28 strikeouts, and a .169 OBP. In his last start against Milwaukee, Scherzer held together a perfect game through seven innings. Unfortunately he lost the perfect game in the seventh, but he only gave up one hit with 16 strikeouts in the complete game. In his last three starts, he owns a 2-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 27 strikeouts.
P – Cody Reed (vs. San Diego Padres): $7,200. In his MLB debut, Reed showed lots of promise. He threw seven innings against the Houston Astros, giving up four runs, and striking out nine. His ability to strike batters out should make him a very good play on Friday. San Diego is ranked 27th in strikeouts, which is great for Reed.
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Noah Syndergaard and His Fantasy Owners Dodge A Bullet
I checked my phone yesterday, as I got a notification, and my heart skipped a beat. The notification read, “Mets RHP Noah Syndergaard left today’s game after 6 innings because of elbow discomfort, will see team doctor.” First of all, I’m a huge fan of Thor. Second of all, I own him in two of my fantasy leagues. Third of all, I hate to see another young pitcher plagued by the dreaded Tommy John Surgery. Well have no fear folks, all Thor fans have dodged a bullet.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 23, 2016
went to two places of my youth, Newbury Comics in Boston and the souvenir store outside of Fenway Park, and thought about not growing up.
It is a turn back time episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Trevor Bauer, Adam Conley, Melky Cabrera, Aledmys Diaz, Coco Crisp and Gregory Polanco all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/23/16
P- Jerad Eickhoff (vs. Minnesota Twins): $9,400. All of the top tier pitchers have tough match-ups on Thursday, but Eickhoff has a very favorable matchup. He will be facing the Minnesota Twins, who have scored the fewest runs in the American League this year. So far in 2016, Eickhoff is 4-9, with a 3.49 ERA, 83 hits against, and 73 strikeouts in 85 innings pitched. His record isn’t pretty, but it is more a matter of lack of run support, which shouldn’t be an issue against the Twins.
P- Tim Lincecum (vs. Oakland Athletics): $7,100. Lincecum dominated the A’s in his season debut on Saturday. The A’s offense has really struggled recently, so Lincecum should be able to take care of business again on Thursday. Over the last seven games, the A’s rank 29th in runs, 29th in OBP, and 29th in slugging. This will also be Lincecum’s debut at his home stadium, so the crowd will be behind him, which should help him succeed.
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Astros’ Prospect, Alex Bregman, Hit In The Head By A 94 MPH Fastball
Many Houston Astros and fantasy baseball fans have been wondering when Alex Bregman will finally make his MLB debut. Unfortunately, it might be delayed after taking a fastball to the head on Monday night. Luckily Bregman got up on his own power and he seems to be okay, but he sat out last night as a precautionary measure. Hopefully this event doesn’t hurt Bregman physically or his approach at the plate.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 22, 2016
From my old hometown of Weston, Massachusetts, I went to my old little league field. It was not how I remembered it.
It is a sentimental journey episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Conor Gillaspie, Anthony DeSclafani, Kurt Suzuki, Corey Kluber, Peter Bourjos, Pedro Alvarez, Jose Fernandez and Hector Santiago all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball June 21, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Conor Gillaspie went 4 for 5 with a homer, 4 RBI and 2 runs scored as the Giants humiliated the Pirates, 15-4.
Anthony DeSclafani stopped a red hot Rangers team with 7 strong innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs and gave the Reds an 8-2 road victory.
Kurt Suzuki drove in 6 runs with his 4 hits (including a homer) to help the Twins win a wild 14-10 slugfest over Philadelphia.
Corey Kluber tossed a complete game 3 hits shutout, striking out 9, as the Indians blanked the Rays, 6-0.
They all owned baseball on June 21, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/22/16
P- Cole Hamels (vs. Cincinnati Reds): $10,400. So far in June, Hamels has posted a 2-0 record with a 1.88 ERA in four starts. He is taking on a Reds’ offense in which he has dominated throughout his entire career. In 14 career starts against the Reds, Hamels is 9-1 with a 1.96 ERA.
P- Lance McCullers (vs. Los Angeles Angels): $8,200. The Astros need to win this series, so you know McCullers is going to be fired up for this one. In his four starts this season, he is 2-1 with a 2.55 ERA. In 2015, he faced the Angels four times and went 1-1 with a 2.52 ERA.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 21, 2016
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Larry Herndon was my guest today. We talked about his early days with the San Francisco Giants and playing in the Cardinals organization during the 1970’s.
That and more on this episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Justin Upton, Doug Fister, Mark Reynolds, Clayton Kershaw, Steven Wright, Ketel Marte, Marcell Ozuna and Madison Bumgarner all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball June 20, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Kirthmon F. Dozier, DFP
Justin Upton hit an 8th inning go ahead homer and a walk off shot in the 11th to give the surging Tigers an 8-7 win over Seattle.
Doug Fister gave the Astros 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs and only 4 hits. He would get the 10-7 decision over the Angels.
Mark Reynolds homered twice and walked to help the Rockies top Miami, 5-3.
Clayton Kershaw struck out 8 Washington batters and walked none over 7 innings, allowing 1 run and getting his 11th victory for the Dodgers, 4-1.
They all owned baseball on June 20, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/21/16
P- Jose Fernandez (vs. Atlanta Braves): $13,700. Fernandez has been lethal on the mound recently. In his last 10 games, he owns a 2.25 ERA, with 91 strikeouts in 64 innings pitched. Jose will be facing one of the worst offenses in baseball, so this should be a great matchup for daily fantasy.
P- Sonny Gray (vs. Milwaukee Brewers): $6,600. Gray pitched incredibly well in his last start until the sixth inning, which he surrendered five funs. In his two starts prior to his last starts (since returning from the DL), he gave up only three runs on 12.2 innings pitched. Over the last seven days, the Brewers’ offense ranks in the bottom third in runs, batting average, OBP, and slugging, so hopefully Gray can take advantage of this struggling offense in his home park.
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2016 MLB Amateur Draft Fantasy Baseball Rankings
The 2016 MLB Draft was completed last week, so now it is time to take a look at the impact these rookies will have on fantasy baseball. Keep in mind that these rankings don’t take into account their ETA, but rather their long-term impact. Depending on when you are looking to compete, these rankings could change for you, so pay attention to the estimated time of arrival (ETA) that is stated. If you have any questions about this article or the player, please tweet me @dynasty_digest.
- Jason Groome (Boston Red Sox; LHP; ETA- 2020): Jason Groome was drafted 12th overall by the Boston Red Sox. Many people considered Groome a top-3 prospect, but he slid down the board due to multiple reasons. There has been rumor that Groome might not sign unless he receives a signing bonus that a top-5 draft pick would make, but it’s looking like the Red Sox will have enough money left over to give Groome the payday he wants. If he does sign, Groome will become part of an already dominant Boston Red Sox minor league system. Luckily for the Red Sox, Groome has frontline starter potential and could be an elite option in fantasy baseball at his prime. He stands 6’6 and 220 lbs, so he has the physical projectability, but he also has three above average to plus pitches that he can throw for strikes, which is saying a lot for a kid who is only 17 years old.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 20, 2016
Mark Naymik, cleveland.com
I am thrilled for Cleveland and their fans, who finally got to experience a championship.
I am reminded of how 2004 felt as a Red Sox fan. And guess what? With more than a decade past that moment, I can tell you sports have become MORE fun without the question “will I ever experience happiness”?
It is a well deserved celebration episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Julio Teheran, Jered Weaver, Marcell Ozuna, Matt Wieters, Matt Garza, Michael Taylor and Devon Travis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball June 19, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Julio Teheran threw a complete game 2 hit shutout to complete the Braves sweep of the Mets, 6-0.
Jered Weaver went the distance, allowing 3 hits and no runs as the Angels blanked the A’s, 2-0.
Marcell Ozuna went 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 driven in as the red hot Marlins stopped Colorado, 3-0.
Matt Weiters collected 4 hits, including a homer, driving in 4 and scoring 3 to help Baltimore beat the Blue Jays 11-6.
They all owned baseball on June 19, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/20/16
P- Clayton Kershaw (vs. Washington Nationals): $14,200. It is close to impossible not to start Kershaw every time he steps on the mound. He is averaging 30.1 points per game this season on DraftKings. He currently owns a 19-1 strikeout to walk ratio, so he should provide plenty of points every time he steps on the mound. In 155 career at bats against Kershaw, the Nationals’ offense is batting .219, with 48 strikeouts, and a .265 OBP.
P- Drew Smyly (vs. Cleveland Indians): In 77 career at bats against Smyly, the Indians’ offense is batting .195, with 24 strikeouts, and a .249 OBP. He struggled over the past month or so, but he dominated his last time out, in which he struck out 12 batters over seven innings.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 19, 2016
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SUNDAY REQUEST – @noah_ken13 asks about influential players who are not quite Hall of Fame worthy.
It is a “beloved but not immortal” episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Wil Myers, Zack Greinke, Tyler Naquin, Dallas Keuchel, Jordy Mercer, Carlos Martinez, Evan Longoria and Ricky Nolasco all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball June 18, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Wil Myers homered and hit a game tying single, added another hit and stole a base as the Padres came back to stun Washington 7-3.
Zack Greinke allowed just 3 hits and 1 run over 8 innings to give Arizona a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia.
Tyler Naquin reached base 5 times, homered and drove in 4 as the Indians clobbered the White Sox 13-2.
Dallas Keuchel pitched 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs and walking none. He would not get the decision but the Astros walked off 5-4 winners over the Reds.
They all owned baseball on June 18, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/19/16
P- Jacob deGrom (vs. Atlanta Braves): $11,300. deGrom has had some pretty bad luck recently when it comes to run support, but this hasn’t affected how well he has pitched. In his last five starts, he has four quality starts and he dominated the Pirates’ over his last two starts. In six career starts against the Braves, deGrom owns a 3-2 record with a 1.89 ERA.
P- Mike Fiers (vs. Cincinnati Reds): $6,500. Fiers is coming off one of his best starts of the season, in which he gave up two runs and five hits against the Rays in seven innings of work. He is pitching at home, which is very good. He owns a 3.67 ERA at home, compared to a 6.19 ERA on the road. In 67 career at bats against Fiers, the Reds’ lineup is batting .179, with one home run, seven XBH, 10 RBIs, 14 strikeouts, and a .242 OBP.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/18/16
If you have any questions or comments about this article or fantasy baseball, please Tweet me @dynasty_digest. Please follow my blog for daily updates on my daily fantasy baseball rosters for DraftKings (dynastydigest.sportsblog.com). I won’t be able to post once the actual prices come out for today, so I will post elite and bargain picks for Saturday.
Elite P- Zack Greinke (vs. Philadelphia Phillies)
Elite P- Max Scherzer (vs. San Diego Padres)
Elite P- Danny Salazar (vs. Chicago White Sox)
Elite P- Steven Matz (vs. Atlanta Braves)
Bargain P- Matt Moore (vs. San Francisco Giants)
Bargain P- R.A. Dickey (vs. Baltimore Orioles)
Bargain P- Tyler Chatwood (vs. Miami Marlins)
Bargain P- Michael Pineda (vs. Minnesota Twins)
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 17, 2016
Time Magazine
Stan Musial showed loyalty in post war America and left money on the table.
I kind of wish he took the dough and we could have seen a potentially integrated Mexican League.
It is an alternate reality episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Victor Martinez, Colby Lewis, Freddie Freeman, Bartolo Colon, Taylor Motter and Andrew McCutchen all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Who Owned Baseball June 16, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
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Victor Martinez homered 3 times in the Tigers 10-4 divisional match up against Kansas Royals.
Colby Lewis took a no hitter into the 9th and finished with a complete game, 2 hits and 1 run as the Rangers topped Oakland 5-1.
Freddie Freeman kept his hot streak alive with a 3 for 4 performance, homering and driving in a pair to help the Braves beat the Reds, 7-2.
Bartolo Colon pitched into the 8th, allowing 2 runs over 7 2/3 innings, walking none and striking out 8 Pirates and doubled to earn the 6-4 decision for the Mets.
They all owned baseball on June 16, 2016.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/17/16
P- Matt Harvey (vs. Atlanta Braves): $10,300. Harvey finally looks like he has turned it around. In his last three starts, he has only allowed two runs in 20 innings while striking out 17. He is facing a very bad Atlanta Brave offense, so he should continue his recent success. There are lots of other elite options for pitching today, but I think Harvey provides to most value at his price.
P- Julio Urias (vs. Milwaukee Brewers): $7,600. Milwaukee has struggled against left-handed pitching this year, so this is great for Urias. Urias struggled in his first few starts, but he has gotten better every start. He will be pitching in his home stadium, against a pretty bad lineup, so this should be a favorable matchup for Urias. Urias is currently sporting an 11.1 strikeout rate per nine innings pitched, which should net some good points on DraftKings.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 16, 2016
I am at a point where I can not want for more as a sports fan. If I went back in time and talked to my 14 year old self, he wouldn’t believe what I have seen.
It is a glass runneth over episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Freddie Freeman, Noah Syndergaard, Rougned Odor, Drew Smyly, Cody Asche, Adam Wainwright and Michael Martinez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball yesterday.
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Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 6/16/16
P- Tanner Roark (vs. San Diego Padres): $10,300. Roark is by far the best pitching matchup on the slate for Thursday. He is facing a San Diego Padres offense that has struggled all season, and more importantly, recently. Over the last seven games, the Padres are batting .229 (25th overall), with 23 runs (26th overall), and a .286 OBP (28th overall). He will also be pitching at PetCo Park, which is known as a pitchers’ park. In 2016, Roark owns a 5-4 record, with 73 strikeouts, and a 2.93 ERA.
P- Dan Straily (vs. Atlanta Braves): $9,200. Honestly, I think any pitcher is a good start against the Atlanta Braves. Unless I’m stepping on that mound, you should feel comfortable that any MLB pitcher has a good shot at taking care of the Atlanta offense. In Straily’s last 10 starts, he has gone at least six innings in nine of those starts. He has gone at least seven innings in three of his last four starts. So far this season, he is 4-2, with 64 strikeouts, and a 3.15 ERA.
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Who Owned Baseball June 14, 2016 (Daily #MLB AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2016 #WOB Standings
Julie Jacobson
James Taillon took a no hitter into the 7th and finished with 8 innings of 2 hit shutout innings as the Pirates blanked the Mets, 4-0.
Carlos Gonzalez went 4 for 5 including a homer to lead the Rockies in a 13-10 slugfest over the Yankees.
Doug Fister pitched into the 8th, going 7 1/3 innings, allowing 2 runs and earned the 5-2 decision for the Astros over St. Louis.
Josh Donaldson reached base 4 times, homered and drove in 5 to help Toronto blast the Phillies, 11-3.
They all owned baseball on June 14, 2016.
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