Monday’s new set of games are stacked with rivalries and battles of first place teams. The best series’ to check out are the first place Brewers in San Francisco against the MLB best Giants. The first place Braves against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and then in Tampa Bay where the AL leading Rays take on interdivision rival, Boston Red Sox. All have major playoff implications and confidence boosters.
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Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers 2:10 PM ET
Ober (1-2) vs Mize (7-6)
Casey Mize is still on an innings limit, so expect him to pitch 5 innings or less. Bailey Ober has only given up 2 runs total in his last 3 starts.
Pick: Twins
Daily Fantasy picks:
Jorge Polcano (SS)
Josh Donaldson (3B)
Jonathan Schoop (1B/2B)
St Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds 6:40 PM ET
Lester (4-6) vs Castillo (7-13)
Luis Castillo has 3 straight quality starts while Jon Lester has been surprisingly serviceable over his last 7 starts. I like the Reds to win back at home after losing 2 straight in Miami.
Pick: Reds
Daily Fantasy picks:
Tommy Edman (2B)
Nolan Arenado (3B)
Nick Castellanos (OF)
Eugenio Suarez (3B)
Philadelphia Phillies @ Washington Nationals 7:05 PM ET
Wheeler (10-9) vs Gray (0-1)
Rookie Josiah Gray has 4 straight quality starts but is still in search of his first MLB win. Zach Wheeler continues to be one of the best pitchers in the NL but has given up 4 or more runs in 3 straight starts.
Pick: Nationals
Daily Fantasy picks:
Bryce Harper (OF)
Odubel Herrera (OF)
Josh Bell (1B)
Victor Robles (OF)
Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 PM ET
Ellis (1-0) vs Ray (9-5)
The Jays have won 2 straight and fighting to stay alive in the playoff hunt. Being back home with their ace on the mound against the league’s worst team, it should keep their win streak going.
Pick: Blue Jays -1.5
Daily Fantasy picks:
Ryan Mountcastle (1B/OF)
Anthony Santander (OF)
Bo Bichette (SS)
Marcus Semien (2B)
Boston Red Rox @ Tampa Bay Rays 7:10 PM ET
Pivetta (9-6) vs Patino (3-3)
This should be a great series as Boston looks to gain ground on the first place team in the division while holding onto a wild card spot. The Rays however have won 9 of 10 and are back at home where they are one of the best teams in baseball.
Pick: Rays
Daily Fantasy picks:
Xander Bogaerts (SS)
Alex Verdugo (OF)
Brandon Lowe (2B/OF)
Austin Meadows (OF)
Colorado Rockies @ Texas Rangers 8:05 PM ET
Marquez (11-9) vs Alexy (0-0)
Considering the Rockies just won 2 of 3 in LA and the Rangers have lost 7 of 10 and have their starter making his first MLB start, I’m going to roll with the Rockies who are playing with a high level of confidence right now.
Pick: Rockies
Daily Fantasy picks:
CJ Cron (1B)
Brenden Rodgers (2B)
Adolis Garcia (OF)
Nick Solak (2B/OF)
New York Yankees @ Los Angeles Angels 9:38 PM ET
Corey Kluber (4-3) vs TBD
Corey Kluber makes his return to the Yankees today off the IL. He will most likely be on a low pitch count, getting to the Yankees bullpen, which is very strong. The Yankees have lost 2 in a row but still winners of 8 of 10 and 15 out of 17.
Pick: Yankees -1.5
Daily Fantasy picks:
Aaron Judge (OF)
Luke Voit (1B)
Giancarlo Stanton (OF)
Jack Mayfield (SS)
San Diego Padres @ Arizona D-Backs 9:40 PM ET
Paddack (7-6) vs Gilbert (1-1)
Chris Paddack makes his return from the IL to face the D-Backs and their rookie Tyler Gilbert. Gilbert has been solid since his no hitter 3 starts ago, but both teams are really struggling. This could go either way, so I will take the home team.
Pick: D-Backs
Daily Fantasy picks:
Manny Machado (3B)
Austin Nola (C)
Ketel Marte (2B/OF)
Dalton Varsho (C)
Milwaukee Brewers @ San Francisco Giants 9:45 PM ET
Burnes (8-4) vs Cueto (7-6)
The NL’s best team takes on one the NL’s best pitchers and Cy Young candidates, Corbin Burnes. Johnny Cueto has struggled to pitch into the 6th inning in his last 5 starts but has great numbers historically against the Brewers. I’ll take the Giants to get back on track at home and upset the Brewers.
Pick: Giants
Daily Fantasy picks:
Corbin Burnes (SP)
Christian Yelich (OF)
Buster Posey (C/1B)
Brandon Crawford (SS)
Houston Astros @ Seattle Mariners 10:10 PM ET
Garcia (10-6) vs Flexen (11-5)
The home/road splits with these two pitchers leans heavily towards taking the home team. Chris Flexen holds a 2.70 era at home while Garcia has a 4.97 era on the road. I’ll take the home team upset against the first-place team in their division.
Pick: Mariners
Daily Fantasy picks:
Alex Bregman (3B)
Carlos Correa (SS)
Mitch Haniger (OF)
Ty France (1B)
Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
Smyly (9-3) vs Urias (14-3)
The Dodgers just lost 2 of 3 to the Rockies while the Braves just won 2 of 3 against the Giants. The Dodgers need to bounce back to try and catch the first place Giants as both teams are facing other NL Division leaders.
Pick: Dodgers
Daily Fantasy picks:
Dansby Swanson (SS)
Austin Riley (3B)
Mookie Betts (OF)
Trea Turner (2B/SS)
Daily Fantasy Lineup:
P: Robbie Ray $10900
C/1B: Luke Voit $3200
2B: Tommy Edman $3100
3B: Eugenio Suarez $2900
SS: Jack Mayfield $2300
OF: Alex Verdugo $3100
OF: Austin Meadows $3200
OF: Nick Solak $2300
UTIL: Manny Machado $3900
