We have only 3 more weeks in the MLB season with several teams fighting for playoff contention down the home stretch. Keep on the lookout for DFS mismatches as the teams that are no longer in contention try and get young players playing time-which could result in games with a ton of runs. Three lineups I like today are the Phillies, Braves, and Astros, who all are facing pitchers with over 5.0 ERA’s.
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DFS Lineup Picks for Today's Action
- Sonny Gray, P $9200
- JT Realmuto, 1B $3100
- Jose Altuve 2B $4300
- Jean Segura 3B $3200
- Dansby Swanson SS $2900
- Yordan Alvarez SS $3400
- Kyle Tucker OF $3200
- Myles Straw OF $2900
- Travis D'Arnaud UT $2800
Game Picks and Players to Watch
Rays @ Tigers
The Rays should put up plenty of runs against Skubal in today's matchup as they look to hold onto first place in the AL East.
Patino (4-3) vs. Skubal (8-12)
DFS Players to Considers
- Nelson Cruz
- Margot Manuel
- Jonathan Schoop
Pick: Rays Win
Nationals @ Pirates
Corbin has struggles this year and the right handed bats from the Pirates should do enough to get the win at home.
Corbin (7-14) vs. Bry (4.60)
DFS players to consider:
- Josh Bell
- Ben Gamel
- Louis Garcia
Pick: Pirates Win
Blue Jays @ Orioles
The Blue Jays have put up a ton of runs in the first two games of the series and it should continue in game 3.
Matz (11-7) vs. Lowther (0-1)
DFS players to consider:
- Bo Bichette
- Vlad Guerro Jr.
- Steven Martz
Pick: Blue Jays Win
Rockies @ Phillies
The Phillies need to bounce back with a win to stay in contention in the east. With Nola on the mound they should get the win.
Feltner (0-1) vs. Nola (7-8)
DFS players to consider:
- Aaron Nola
- Bryce Harper
- Jean Segura
Pick: Phillies Win
Brewers @ Indians
The Brewers combined for a no-hitter in yesterdays matchup and should pick up another win vs. the Indians who are playing for next year.
Lauer (5-5) vs. Civale (10-3)
DFS Players to Consider:
- Jackie Bradley Jr.
- Eduardo Escobar
- Eric Lauer
Pick: Brewers Win
Marlins @ Braves
The Braves have Fried on the bump and are clinging to a tight lead in the NL East. Look for them to get the series win today at home.
Cabrera (0-1) vs. Fried (11-7)
DFS picks to consider:
- Max Fried
- Dansby Swanson
- Ozzie Albies
- Adam Duvall
Pick: Braves Win
Angels @ Astros
The Astros have their ace in McCullers on the hill and are facing Baria who has struggles as of late. Look for this game to have plenty of runs.
Barria (2-3) vs. McCullers (11-4)
DFS picks to consider:
- Alex Bregman
- Carlos Correa
- Lance McCullers
Pick: Astros Win
Royals @ Twins
Two teams out of contention trying to get young pitchers action for next season. Should be another high scoring affair.
Bubic (4-6) vs. Ober (2-2)
DFS Picks to consider:
- Byron Buxton
- Josh Donaldson
- Whit Merrifield
Pick: Royals Win
Red Sox @ White Sox
The White Sox are close to wrapping up the AL central while the Red Sox need the W today to keep pace with the Yankees and Rays.
Pivetta (9-7) vs. Lynn (10-4)
DFS Picks to consider:
- Bobby Dalbac
- Eloy Jimenez
- Jose Abreu
- Lance Lynn
Pick: White Sox Win
Reds @ Cardinals
The Cardinals are still in the playoff hunt but face one of the games most underrated pitchers in Gray today.
Gray (7-6) vs. Happ (8-7)
DFS picks to consider:
- Sonny Gray
- Matt Capenter
- Nick Castellanos
- Joey Votto
Pick: Reds
Giants @ Cubs
The Giants go for the sweep with Webb on the mound and should finish it off without a problem.
Webb (9-3) vs. Steele (3-2)
DFS Picks:
- Buster Posey
- Brandon Crawford
- Logan Webb
Pick: Giants Win
Rangers @ Athletics
The A's are still on the outside looking in with the AL wild-card spot and should get closer to the Yankees with Kapriellen on the hill today.
Hearn (5-4) vs. Kapriellen (7-4)
DFS Picks to consider:
- Elvis Andrus
- Matt Chapman
- James Kaprielin
Pick: A’s win
Padres @ Dodgers
Scherzer has been on fire over the last month since his move to the Dodgers and his hot streak should continue at home vs. the Pads.
Snell (7-6) vs. Scherzer (13-4)
DFS Picks to consider:
- Max Scherzer
- Mookie Betts
- Chris Taylor
- Max Muncy
Dbacks @ Mariners
The Mariners have a slight chance to make the playoffs with a strong finish down the stretch and will get past the Dbacks with Kikuchi on the hill.
Gilbert (1-2) vs. Kikuchi (7-8)
DFS players to consider:
- Ty France
- Yusei Kikuchi
- Josh Rojas
Pick: Mariners Win
Yankees @ Mets
The Yankees bounced back with a win yesterday and we like them to get another win in the rubber match today.
TBD vs. Carrasco (1-2)
DFS picks to consider:
- Aaron Judge
- Antony Rizzo
- Joey Gallo
Pick: Yankees Win
