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MLB DFS Cheat Sheet – Draftkings 7/26

By Surge Singh

FanDuel MLB: NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 17: J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins hits a three run home run in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
FanDuel MLB: NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 17: J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins hits a three run home run in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Welcome to the latest installment of our new daily series, a MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for DraftKings.  Each article will include a Cheat Sheet followed by a corresponding slate summary to help assist players in constructing optimal lineups. 

First off, a MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, when it comes to DFS, should never be used as the sole gauge when it comes to breaking down a slate. There is no substitute to extensive research and analysis collected from multiple platforms. However, a cheat sheet is primarily a great concise form of reference. It’s best used as an introductory guide in grasping an idea of your potential targets. Not to mention it’s very viable in constructing an initial build.Our MLB Daily DFS Cheat Sheet will list our projected top player at each position at three different price points, which will be labeled as “Tiers”. Each player listed will be paired with his current price and stats from their past 7 games including their Draftkings FPPG (fantasy points per game) over that span as well. Now enjoy our MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for Draftkings Thursday 7/26 Slate  *Note: All stats provided by MLB.com and Pro Baseball Reference

DFS MLB Cheat Sheet: Elite Tier

Pitcher: Stephen Strasburg WAS, $12,000 @ MIA Last 7 Starts: 3-4 W/L, 4.42 era, 1.27 WHIP, 47 strikeouts, 39 hits, 10 walks (DK average: 17.8 FFPG) *Strasburg was scratched, no top tier pitching to conside

Catcher: J.T. Realmuto MIA, $4,800 vs WAS Last 7 Games: .208 avg, .375 SLG avg, 4 runs, 5 rbi, 1 homerun, 5  hits, 1 walk (DK average: 7 FPPG)

1st Baseman: Max Muncy LAD, $5,000 @ ATL Last 7 Games: .241 avg, .517 SLG avg, 4 runs, 6 rbi, 2 homeruns, 7 hits, 3 walks (DK average: 9.6 FPPG)

2nd Baseman: Brian Dozier MIN, $4,800 @ BOS Last 7 Games: .194 avg, .355 SLG avg, 5 runs, 8 rbi, 1 homerun, 6 hits, 1 walk, 1 stolen base (DK average: 8.9 FPPG)

3rd Baseman: Eugenio Suarez CIN, $5,100 @ CIN Last 7 Games: .192 avg, .538 SLG avg, 4 runs, 5 rbi, 3 homeruns, 5 hits, 2 walks (DK average: 8.3 FPPG)

Shortstop: Didi Gregorius NYY, $5,000 vs KC Last 7 Games: .285 avg, .500  SLG avg, 2 runs, 7 rbi, 1 homerun, 8 hits, 1 walk (DK average: 8.3 FPPG)

Outfielder: Andrew Benintendi BOS, $5,700 vs MIN Last 7 Games: .360 avg, .480 SLG avg, 4 runs, 4 rbi, 9 hits, 3 walks (DK average: 8 FPPG)

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DFS MLB Cheat Sheet: Middle Tier

Pitcher: Sonny Gray NYY, $8,200 vs KC Last 7 Starts: 3-3 W/L  6.40 era, 1.55 WHIP, 33 strikeouts, 38 hits, 12 walks (DK average: 10.4 FPPG)

Catcher: Andrew Knapp PHI, $3,600 @ CIN Last 7 Games: .231 avg, .308 SLG avg, 3 runs, 1 rbi, 3 hits, 3 walks (DK average: 3.6 FPPG)

1st Baseman: Jake Bauers TB, $4,500 @ BAL Last 7 Games: .167 avg, .333 SLG avg, 3 runs, 3 rbi, 1 homerun, 5 hits, 1 stolen base (DK average: 6.1 FPPG)

2nd Baseman: Joey Wendle TB, $4,300 @BAL Last 7 Games: .333 avg, .593 SLG avg, 2 runs, 5 rbi, 1 homerun, 9 hits, 1 walk (DK average: 7.7 FPPG)

3rd Baseman: Jed Lowrie OAK, $4,400 @ TEX Last 7 Games: .182 avg, .318 SLG avg, 5 runs, 3 rbi, 1 homerun, 4 hits, 8 walks (DK average: 7.6 FPPG)

Shortstop: Jose Peraza CIN, $4,200 vs PHI Last 7 Games: .276 avg, .345 SLG avg, 1 run, 1 rbi, 8 hits, 1 walk (DK average: 5.1 FPPG)

Outfielder: Odubel Herrera PHI, $4,600 @ CIN  Last 7 Games: .276 avg, .517 SLG avg, 5 runs, 4 rbi, 2 homeruns, 8 hits, 2 walks (DK average: 9.1 FPPG)

DFS MLB Cheat Sheet: Cheap Tier

Pitcher: Wade Miley MIL, $6,600 @ SF Last 4 Starts: 1.56 era, 1.33 WHIP, 11 strikeouts, 12 hits, 11 walks (DK average: 11.2 FPPG)

Catcher: Sandy Leon BOS, $2,900 vs MIN Last 7 Games: .091 avg, .136 SLG avg, 5 runs, 1 rbi, 2 hits, 4 walks (DK average: 4 FPPG)

1st Baseman: Carlos Santana PHI, $4,000 @ CIN Last 7 Games: .259 avg, .481 SLG avg, 4 runs, 8 rbi, 1 homerun, 7 hits, 4 walks (DK average: 9.6 FPPG)

2nd Baseman: Josh Harrison PIT, $3,300 vs NYM Last 7 Games: .238 avg, .429 SLG avg, 4 runs, 4 rbi, 1 homerun, 5 hits, 3 walks (DK average: 6.6 FPPG)

3rd Baseman: Travis Shaw MIL, $3,800 @ SF Last 7 Games: .227 avg, .364 SLG avg, 4 runs, 5 rbi, 1 homerun, 5 hits, 5 walks (DK average: 6.6 FPPG)

Shortstop: Jordy Mercer PIT, $3,500 vs NYM Last 7 Games: .333 avg, .429 SLG avg, 3 runs, 7 hits, 2 walks (DK average: 5.3 FPPG)

Outfielder: Nick Williams PHI, $4,000 @ CIN Last 7 Games: .269 avg, .423 SLG avg, 3 runs, 3 rbi, 1 homerun, 7 hits, 3 walks (DK average: 7.1 FPPG)

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OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 02: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two run double against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at the Oakland Coliseum on April 2, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 3-1. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

DFS MLB Cheat Sheet: Slate Summary 

Today’s Thursday night slate consists of 9 games. Last few days have been affected by weather, especially in the northeast. Luckily, only 1 game on today’s slate is worth monitoring. There’s potential for rain to play a factor in PNC Park where the Pittsburgh Pirates host the New York Mets. The game as of now should start on time  but rain is expected to move on in through the latter innings.

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One other huge note to make on this slate is Stephen Strasburg just got scratched and put on the 10-day disabled list due to a pinched nerve. Lefty Tommy Milone will start in his place. No Strasburg on the slate has huge implications as he was the clear ace on the slate not to mention the highest priced one as well. The next closest priced pitcher to Strasburg is Trevor Cahill at $9,900.

Basically, the pitcher position is a mess tonight. However there are some potential mid-range pitchers that are definitely worth targeting. Rich Hill and Sonny Gray are those options. The Braves lineup is definitely a dangerous one but Rich Hill looks to matchup nicely against a predominantly lefty lineup. In a small sample size, Hill sports a 22.9 K % with a 11.4 BB % against the Braves allowing a .204 batting average against. Sonny Gray is your typical high risk/high reward situation. With Gray anything is possible but the Royals current lineup’s  .203 batting average and . 219 xwOBA against is enough evidence to gamble on him with.

Hitting is fun tonight, a weak pitching slate equates to great hitting spots. You can make a case for a lot of hitting stacks tonight but there’s 3 in particular that I want to be over the field on. Those 3 are Oakland LHH against RHP Bartolo Colon, Miami RHH against LHP Tommy Milone, and Philly LHH against RHP Tyler Mahle. Best part, they’re all relatively cheap.

Two economical hitters that I will have heavy exposure on and highly endorse are Jed Lowrie and Carlos Santana. Jed Lowrie sports a .417 batting average and .667 SLG avg against Bartolo. Combine that with the prime hitting conditions the Texas heat bestows, Bartolo might be toast. Santana has a .346 wOBA and .804 OPS against righties. Mahle allows a .280 hitting average and .550 SLG % to lefties. ADVANTAGE: Santana. Did I mention they’re facing off at Great American (Hitting) Ball Park. Lock Santana in and enjoy making the rest of your winning lineups!

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