For tonight, June 5th, the main slate consists of six games. For DFS players wanting additional action, there is an afternoon slate(starting at 1:10 CDT) of nine games. Although the “main slate” has more “aces” on the mound, the afternoon has plenty to build lineups around.
Pitchers
Although there are only twelve pitchers to choose from in this slate, seven of them average at least 16.1 FPTS/game on the season. In addition, only two of these, deGrom and Kershaw, are priced over $9k.
Top-tier
Jacob deGrom(Mets) $11100 @ Padres averaging 34.3 FPTS/game on the season. Has a 4-2 record with a 0.71 ERA/0.57 WHIP. Although the most expensive pitcher on the slate, it is almost impossible not to pay up.
Kevin Gausman(Giants) $8900 vs Cubs 6-0 record(1.40 ERA/0.81 WHIP). Has scored at least 27.1 FPTS in five straight starts.
Others I Like
Joe Musgrave(Padres) $8700 vs Mets despite facing deGrom, Musgrave deserves his own billing. He has a 2.08 ERA/0.76 WHIP, with 79 strikeouts over 60.2 innings.
Alex Cobb(Angels) $6900 vs Mariners although Cobb’s peripherals(3.78 ERA/1.35 WHIP) are not spectacular, his 43 strikeouts over only 33.1 innings is very impressive. At his price tag, a fantasy player could pair him with deGrom and still save money for hitting.
Hitters
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Buster Posey(C-Giants) $4600 vs Cubs .319 BA/10 HR/21 RBI’s one of only two catchers priced over $4500 on the slate.
Matt Olsen(1B-A’s) $5100 @ Rockies .274 BA/14 HR/37 RBI’s. 56 FPTS over last three games.
Max Muncy(2B-Dodgers) $4800 @ Braves .268 BA/13 HR/30 RBI’s.
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Xander Bogaerts(Red Sox) $4800 @ Yankees .312 BA/10 HR/33 RBI’s. Broke out of six game hitless streak on June 3rd.
Rafael Devers(3B-Red Sox) @ Yankees .279 BA/14 HR/43 RBI’s
Ronald Acuna JR(OF-Braves) $5700 vs Dodgers .290 BA/17 HR/35 RBI’s
Kris Bryant(OF-Cubs) $5300 @ Giants .316 BA/12 HR/36 RBI’s
Mitch Haniger(OF-Mariners) @ Angels .268 BA/14 HR/36 RBI’s.
Others I Like
Christian Vazquez(C-Red Sox) $3200 @ Yankees
Will Smith(C-Dodgers) $4100 @ Braves
Jared Walsh(1B-Angels) $4100 vs Mariners
Zach Mckinstry(2B-Dodgers) $2800 @ Braves
Ozzie Albies(2B-Braves) $4300 vs Dodgers
Brandon Crawford(SS-Giants) $3800 vs Cubs
Gio Urshela(3B-Yankees) $3300 vs Red Sox
Evan Longoria(3B-Giants) $4200 vs Cubs
Alex Verdugo(OF-Red Sox) $3100 @ Yankees
Chris Taylor(OF-Dodgers) $4300 @ Braves
Stacks
My two favorite stacks for this slate are the Red Sox and the Giants. The Red Sox face the Yankees(Jameson Taillon), while the Giants host the Cubs(Kohl Stewart). Taillon is 1-4 with a 5.10 ERA/1.26 WHIP on the season, while Stewart made his season debut last start out(5/31 vs Padres). Although Stewart only gave up one run and three hits over five innings, I am willing to take a chance on the Giants’ hitters.
In order to stay within salary limits, there are several Dodgers(Smith/Mckinstry/Taylor) that can be utilized. The Dodgers face a slightly tougher matchup against the Braves’ Charlie Morton, but Morton has proved to be hittable over the course of the season. He has a 4.26 ERA/1.28 ERA.
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