What you need to know for Monday's MLB Games

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• After a weekend filled with rainouts and doubleheaders, Monday forecasts to be dry, with a warming trend in the Midwest. That said, there are a pair of makeup games on the schedule, both matinees. The first game starts at 12:05 PM ET in Camden Yards, with Tyler Wells (7% rostered in ESPN leagues) taking the hill for the Baltimore Orioles to be opposed by Carlos Hernandez(8%) and the Kansas City Royals. Wells is the better streamer while the hometown bats are preferred for those looking to full holes. The Royals don't fan much, but they're averaging the second fewest runs per game, putting Wells in play. Austin Hays, Anthony Santander and Trey Mancini are all rostered in just over 60% of ESPN leagues, so they could be available in some 10 and 12 team formats. Jorge Mateo (11% rostered) and Ramon Urias (1%) are more widely available.
• On April 26 of last season, Austin Gomber(6%) was coming off three quality starts and was slated to face the San Francisco Giantsin Oracle Park. At the time, the Giants were still considered an easy mark for pitchers, so Gomber was a popular DFS and streamer. After surrendering nine earned runs in 1 2/3 frames, the term, "Gombered" was introduced into the fantasy lexicon as in, "I thought Reiver Sanmartin was in a good spot but instead I was Gombered." Fast forward a little over a year and Gomber is still pitching well, but the book is out on the platooning Giants. Even so, the San Francisco lineup isn't hitting well against southpaws, putting Gomber in the streaming mix.
• One of the most difficult decisions for a fantasy manager is whether to start a pitcher coming off a long absence. Most play it safe, but in the current reduced run-scoring environment, it is tempting to jam as many innings as possible onto the ledger. Specifically, Luis Castillo will take the hill for the first time this season as the Cincinnati Reds entertain the Milwaukee Brewers. There is a narrative suggesting Castillo favors warm weather and the early forecast calls for around 77 degrees at game time. The Brewers are hitting right-handers well but they're also fanning over 25% of the time. It's risky, but the aggressive call is rolling with Castillo, likely one of the top three arms on a fantasy staff.
• Paul Blackburn (49%) has been solid with a chance to keep the roll going on Monday as the Oakland Athletics visit the Detroit Tigers. The home team has posted the second lowest wOBA with a righty on the hill while fanning 25% of the time.
• In a season featuring a slew of youngsters making their MLB debut, Alek Thomas (1%) is the latest prospect to be promoted. With Carson Kelly on the IL, the Arizona Diamondbacks will move Daulton Varshobehind the plate, clearing an outfield spot for Thomas who put up an .857 OPS for Triple-A Reno. Thomas batted eighth in his Sunday debut which isn't ideal for DFS. However, David Peralta (14%) Christian Walker (5%) and Josh Rojas (22%) comprise a cost-efficient stack against Miami's Elieser Hernandez, while also serving as standalone pickups to fill holes in Monday's traditional fantasy lineups.

 

[carolinakid]

thanks for the info....bol this week

 

[Wagerallsports]

Thanks Bigs

 

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Adam Frazier Mariners2B, OF News Archive

MON, MAY 9, 2:12 PM Frazier will sit against lefty Ranger Suarez and the Phillies on Monday. Spin:Frazier has effectively an everyday role this season, but when he does sit, it's come against a southpaw. He's started against every righty the Mariners have faced this season while starting against five out of eight lefties. Abraham Toro will get the start at second base.

 

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Charlie Blackmon RockiesOF News Archive

MON, MAY 9, 1:27 PM Blackmon isn't starting Monday against the Giants, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. Spin:Blackmon will get a breather after he went 1-for-12 with a double and two strikeouts over the last three games. Yonathan Daza, Garrett Hampson and Randal Grichuk are starting in the outfield from left to right.

 

[BobbyFK]

Thanks for the information

 

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Will Smith DodgersC News Archive

MON, MAY 9, 11:45 AM Smith will sit Monday against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. Spin:Smith's 115 wRC+, the product of a .231/.342/.369 slash line, is good for fourth among catchers with at least 70 plate appearances this season, but the Dodgers have avoided overworking him. His 18 starts behind the plate merely tie him for 11th among all backstops. He'll get a rest Monday, with Austin Barnes taking over behind the plate.

 

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Max Muncy Dodgers2B, 1B, 3B News Archive

MON, MAY 9, 11:38 AM Muncy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. Spin:Hanser Alberto will enter the starting nine at third base in place of Muncy, who takes a seat after he was included in the lineup in each of the past five games. Through the first five games of May, Muncy is reaching base at a .400 clip, but it's largely been driven by walks (six) rather than hits (two).

 

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Taylor Ward AngelsOF Day-To-DayNews Archive

MON, MAY 9, 3:23 PM Ward won't play Monday against the Rays due to a tight hamstring, though he expects to return Tuesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. Spin:Ward has had a fantastic start to the season, hitting .64/.490/.675 with six homers in 22 games. It's certainly worrisome for the Angels to see a player like that get injured, but the good news is that it appears to be a minor problem and is unrelated to the groin injury that cause him to miss the start of the season. Jack Mayfield will start in right field in his absence.

 

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You don’t try to go first to third on Mookie. Was out easily love that guy. Need under FF and Game

 

[Archie]

weather warming up, hitters timing starting to catch up

do we start pounding overs?

 

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weather warming up, hitters timing starting to catch up

do we start pounding overs?

I thought the same thing a week or so ago. Told a buddy after some games started to go over. But l was wrong and am still hesitant to bet overs. I have guardians and Whitesox under FF and game also.

 

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[mikesmith99]

Awesome stuff biggins!!! Actually this sold me out on the A's First Five ML

 

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Awesome stuff biggins!!! Actually this sold me out on the A's First Five ML

Hope you did the right thing because I’m on Tigers via Vitty

 

[mikesmith99]

Hope you did the right thing because I’m on Tigers via Vitty

Lol saw that on his thread but twas too late hey we can shoot the moon FF and full game