What you need to know for Saturday's MLB Games

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• Saturday's 17-game slate includes a double-header between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays, is headlined by two big-time pitching matchups. Shane McClanahan and Kevin Gausman are set to square off in the first game of the day at 12:07 ET. McClanahan has been the No. 1 pitcher in fantasy this season, according to the ESPN player rater, not a bad way to kick off the weekend.
• The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians were rained out Friday and will also play a double-header today to make it up. Yesterday's Yankees starter Gerrit Colewill take the early game while Friday Guardians starter Aaron Civale will start the nightcap.
• George Kirby (29% rostered in ESPN leagues) was drilled for seven innings in his last start, but let's not overreact to one bad outing. All in all, the 24-year-old righty has been very good since getting called up in early May. Prior to that blowup outing, Kirby held a 2.17 ERA over his previous five turns, going six frames in all but one start. If there's any risk in rolling with Kirby in his next start, it's mitigated by his enviable matchup against the Oakland A's. The A's offense was MLB's worst in June, ranking last in wRC+ (72) and wOBA (.262). Stream Kirby with confidence on Saturday.
  • After getting roughed up by the San Francisco Giants two starts ago (6 ER in 3 2/3 IP), Spencer Strider (54% rostered) rebounded against the Los Angeles Dodgersin his last outing, firing six shutout frames with seven strikeouts and no walks. Since joining the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation, Strider owns a 3.68 ERA over six starts with an impressive 12.9 K/9. There's still some volatility here given his less-than-stellar walk rate (3.7 BB/9) and the fact that he doesn't induce a ton of grounders, but the upside here is undeniable. The 23-year-old is a quality streaming option on Saturday against a Cincinnati Reds team that's been a pushover (87 wRC+) against right-handed pitching this season.
  • Adley Rutschman (50%) got off to slow start after being promoted from Triple-A, hitting .143/.226/.196 over his first 15 games. Since then, however, the former No. 1 overall pick has produced a .310/.365/.638 triple slash with three homers and nine RBI in 16 games. Given Rutschman's pedigree, it's a little surprising that he's so widely available, but don't miss the opportunity to grab him if he's still available in your league. You don't have to squint very hard to envision the rookie being a top-10 fantasy catcher the rest of the way.
  • Saturday presents us with an enticing opportunity to stream bats against the Orioles' Jordan Lyles, who has been hit hard consistently. The righty has been tagged for at least four runs in four of his last five starts, and his ERA over his last six outings sits at 6.27. The Minnesota Twins bats to target in this matchup include Jose Miranda(2%), Gary Sanchez (44%), Gio Urshela(23%) and Alex Kirilloff (28%), who is batting .333/.349/.539 in 11 games since returning from the injured list.

 

[Bubbles]

thanks biggins. i pick tor ml for the early game.

 

[Wagerallsports]

Thanks for sharing

GL everyone

 

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Well I’m going with The Rays for no other reason than going with the youth vs veteran that and value.


963 - MLB/Baseball - Tampa Bay Rays (S McClanahan - L - Must Start) (K Gausman - R - Must Start) Moneyline +124 for Game
Note: DOUBLEHEADER GAME 1

 

[BobbyFK]

Thanks Biggins!

 

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966 - MLB/Baseball - Minnesota Twins (S Gray - R - Must Start) (J Lyles - R - Must Start) Spread Selling 1 Pts -2½ +122 for Game
Selling 1 Pts
Game Time: Jul 02, 2022 11:10 am PST

 

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• Saturday presents us with an enticing opportunity to stream bats against the Orioles' Jordan Lyles, who has been hit hard consistently. The righty has been tagged for at least four runs in four of his last five starts, and his ERA over his last six outings sits at 6.27. The Minnesota Twinsbats to target in this matchup include Jose Miranda(2%), Gary Sanchez (44%), Gio Urshela(23%) and Alex Kirilloff(28%), who is batting .333/.349/.539 in 11 games since returning from the injured list.

 

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953 - MLB/Baseball - Milwaukee Brewers (A Ashby - L - Must Start) vs Pittsburgh Pirates (B Wilson - R - Must Start) Total OVER 9 -113 for Game
Game Time: Jul 02, 2022 1:05 pm PST

 

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LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 3-7, .210 batting average, 7.36 ERA, outscored by 30 runs
Brewers: 6-4, .270 batting average, 4.65 ERA, outscored opponents by 20 runs

Bryse Wilson PiratesSP News Archive

SAT, JUL 2, 10:45 AM Wilson was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday. Spin:As expected, Wilson returns to start Saturday against the Brewers opposite Aaron Ashby. The Pirates could really use some length from Wilson after the bullpen covered 7.1 innings Friday -- he may have to wear it even if he struggles. Wilson has posted an 8.29 ERA and 1.84 in 33.2 innings for the Pirates so far this season.

 

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Should be a sun glare at home plate good portion of this game.


959 - MLB/Baseball - San Diego Padres (Y Darvish - R - Must Start) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (T Anderson - L - Must Start) Total UNDER 4 +105 for 1st 5 Innings
Note: (FOX)
Game Time: Jul 02, 2022 4:15 pm PST

 

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959 - MLB/Baseball - San Diego Padres (Y Darvish - R - Must Start) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (T Anderson - L - Must Start) Total UNDER 8 -108 for Game
Note: (FOX)
Game Time: Jul 02, 2022 4:15 pm PST

 

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961 - MLB/Baseball - Arizona Diamondbacks (D Keuchel - L - Must Start) (A Gomber - L - Must Start) Spread Selling 3 Pts -1½ +200 for Game
Selling 3 Pts
Game Time: Jul 02, 2022 6:10 pm PST