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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy baseball lineup-July 28

By Zachary Thompson

Jul 27, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) connects for a two run homer during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) connects for a two run homer during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Mets at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Mets at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

High Salary SP

Jose Fernandez-Miami Marlins (11,800): Fernandez will be a very popular choice tonight as he takes the mound at Marlins Park where he almost always dominates.  Fernandez improved to 12-4 in his last start when he beat the Mets allowing two runs on seven hits in seven innings while striking out seven.  He has at least seven strikeouts in each of his last eight outings and is second in the NL with 175 in his 120.2 innings on the season.

He’s especially good at home where he is 9-1 this season with a 1.63 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 71.2 innings.  He is in a tough matchup against the Cardinals who he hasn’t faced this season and is 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA against in his career. I actually think he’s a solid bargain under 12K, but you will have to be a little creative with your bats if you go with the Marlins’ Ace tonight.∗∗∗∗

Cole Hamels-Texas Rangers (10,000): The second five-figure pitcher I’d consider for tonight is the Rangers’ Cole Hamels since the other options at this price are in tough matchups or have been out of form lately.  Hamels has bee excellent for the Rangers allowing just one earned run or fewer in six of his last eight starts while winning all six of those decisions to improve to 11-2 on the year.

He doesn’t have quite the punch out potential that Fernandez brings, but he’s a good start tonight against the Royals who he held to five hits and one unearned run in his last start although control issues did lead to an early exit after just 5.1 innings.  Hamels is also pitching at home tonight, but his road recored (8-1, 1.71 ERA) is actually much better than his home split (3-1, 4.53 ERA). ∗∗

John Lackey-Chicago Cubs (8,600): Lackey has been inconsistent lately for the Cubs, but he’ll look to try to out-duel Chris Sale tonight to earn the Cubs a series split with their crosstown rivals. Lackey has allowed at least three earned runs in each of his last four starts, though, although he has been able to go at least six innings in five straight outings.  He has lost each of his last five decisions and is now 7-7 after a 7-2 start to the year.  Lackey is a risky play tonight even though he’s at Wrigley Field with a strong lineup behind him.∗∗

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