Fansided

DFS MLB Weather Update May 17th

ByMatt Rogers|
Apr 20, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals grounds crew works to cover the field during a rain delay in the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals grounds crew works to cover the field during a rain delay in the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Groundkeepers roll out the tarp as inclement weather approaches in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Groundkeepers roll out the tarp as inclement weather approaches in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

DFS MLB Weather Update May 17th

One of the most underrated bits of information for Daily Fantasy Sports Baseball is weather.  For example, if you pick a player who’s game was postponed, you’re getting a 0 point result for that player’s lineup pick today.  Also, weather tends to impact results. Here are some weather-related impacts to a baseball game:

  • Air Temperature/Hitting – It’s common to hear baseball announcers mention how an April pop-fly in the outfield could likely be a home run in July or August in the same stadium.  When the air temperature is warm, a baseball’s trajectory is great than when the air temperature is cold. So if you notice the game temperature is low, expect less than normal home runs.  When really warm, expect a few pop-fly’s to make it over the wall.
  • Air Temperature/Pitching – During very hot games, pitchers often complain about gripping the baseball due to sweat.  After you get over the ‘ew gross’ response, consider holding a wet baseball firmly with a sweaty palm and good luck hitting your target.

    • Air Density

    – It’s no secret in MLB the thin air in Coors

    Field appears to result in more home runs for the Rockies and opposing team hitters.  If you’d like to see a great example of this outcome, take a look at Tyler Chatwood’s ERA in Coors Field versus every away game he’s pitched this year; Home – 7.88 ERA / Away – 0.33 ERA.

  • Wind – Wind Speed and direction within a stadium certainly has an impact on the outcome of a fly ball.  When the wind is blowing toward the outfield, you’ll see some pop-fly outfield hits barely slip over the wall for a home run.  However, when the wind is blowing strong from the outfield toward home plate, you’ll see a ball crushed off of the meat of the bat ‘die’ mid-air into an outfielders glow.

    • So FanDuel and Draft Kings MLB players, check your weather forecasts before you finalize your lineups for Daily Fantasy Sports Baseball today.  Now, let’s take a look at today’s DFS MLB Weather forecasts across the league:

    Next: MLB Weather Forecast May 17th

    Oct 1, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; A member of the Baltimore Orioles grounds crew spreads dirt during a weather delay in the Orioles
    Oct 1, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; A member of the Baltimore Orioles grounds crew spreads dirt during a weather delay in the Orioles

    MLB Weather Forecast May 17th

    Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Indians (6:10pm ET) – 60°F, Partly Cloudy, 5 MPH Wind

    Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles (7:05pm ET) – 56°F, Cloudy, 5 MPH Wind.  Rain throughout the day ends before the game’s start time.  (Delay or Postponement Possible)

    Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies (7:05pm ET) – 56°F, Cloudy, 5 MPH Wind.  Rain throughout the day ends at or during game’s start time.  (Delay or Postponement Possible)

    Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates (7:05pm ET) – 62°F, Cloudy

    Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays (7:07pm ET) – Domed Stadium

    Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers (7:10pm ET) – 58°F, Partly Cloudy, 10 MPH Wind

    Washington Nationals at New York Mets (7:10pm ET) – 61°F, Cloudy, 10 MPH Wind

    Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers (8:10pm ET) – Domed Stadium

    Houston Astros at Chicago White Sox (8:10pm ET) – 58°F, Partly Cloudy, 15 MPH Wind blowing left to right.

    Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals (8:15pm ET) – 62°F, Partly Cloudy, 5 MPH

    Colorado Rockies at St. Louis Cardinals (8:15pm ET) – 60°F, Partly Cloudy, 5 MPH

    New York Yankees at Arizona Diamondbacks (9:40pm ET) – Domed Stadium

    Texas Rangers at Oakland A’s (10:05pm ET) – 73°F, Clear, 10 MPH

    Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10pm ET) – 68°F, Partly Cloudy, 5 MPH

    San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres (10:10pm ET) – 62°F, Partly Cloudy, 5 MPH

    With rain all day in the Mid-Atlantic region, the games in Baltimore and Philadelphia risk a delayed start, and a wet field.  However, with the rain ending shortly before each game, they should be able to get started, at some point.  Aside from some wind blowing in the Windy City, for the Astros v. White Sox game, the rest of the country is in good shape, mostly in the upper 50’s to low 60’s with little precipitation nor wind impacting games.

    Next: DFS Strategy - Take Your Game to the Next Level

    I hope this information helps you add another valuable consideration in your daily fantasy sports decision-making tomorrow.  Good luck everyone!