DraftKings Late MLB Picks August 26: Lock in Greinke at home

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DraftKings Late MLB Picks August 26: Lock in Greinke at home

We only have four games later in the afternoon, which makes this the smaller DraftKings slate on our Sunday. That doesn’t mean that we are without options here though. There are a few intriguing options at every level. Let’s check them out!

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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 21: Hyun-Jin Ryu #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on August 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Top Tier:

Zack Greinke ($10,300): The Mariners have hit .264 against Greinke, but they only have three homers and 11 runs in 125 at bats. The bad news? Greinke only has 17 strikeouts! That said, Greinke has dominated at home this year. He has a 2.34 ERA in 13 home starts this year. Greinke may not get the strikeout total that we want, but pitching is thin on this slate, and Greinke is very clearly the best option.

Hyun-Jin Ryu ($9,200): Ryu gave up his first runs of the year at home in his last start, and honestly didn’t look all that sharp against the Cardinals. It should be a different story against the Padres. The Padres have a ton of right handed power, but they also strike out a whole lot. The Padres are hitting just .171 in 41 at bats against Ryu with only one homer and three runs to go with 12 strikeouts. I like Ryu to get back on track here.

Middle Tier:

Felix Pena ($7,300): The only reason that Pena is on here is the strikeout upside. He struck out a dozen in his last start, but man, the Astros are cooking right now. I wont touch this, but if you want a contrarian GPP play, here you go!

Bargain Pitchers:

Yovani Gallardo ($5,300): Gallardo’s numbers against the Giants aren’t that great, but San Francisco only scored five runs in a game that Martin Perez started. This offense is scuffling, and Gallardo does have a pretty solid 3.81 ERA in four career starts at AT&T Park. I see decent potential here for Gallardo, especially at this low of a price.

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 17: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros and the American League and Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the American League react in the fifth inning against the National League during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Top Tier:

Framber Valdez was strong in his major league debut, but the Angels are getting healthy. Mike Trout is back, so he is a must play here. I also like Andrelton Simmons and the power potential of Jabari Blash if he cracks the lineup. You could play Albert Pujols, but he isn’t the hitter he used to be.

I like Felix Pena, and the strikeout upside is very real. However, The Astros scored eight runs for the fourth time in the last six games last night. This team is healthy, and this time is raking. Jose Altuve is the must-have here. Carlos Correa is worth a look, but I find myself leaning more towards Marwin Gonzalez and Josh Reddick. Tyler White is also a beast right now. There is no way I would start Pena. He may strike out a dozen again, but he is going to give up way too many runs.

The Dodgers have hammered Robbie Erlin so far. Erlin has pitched well, and the Dodgers are notorious for disappearing when I stack them, but it’s hard to ignore all of this right handed power. Justin Turner and Manny Machado are at the top of my wish list. Chris Taylor, Matt Kemp, and Yasiel Puig aren’t far behind. Erlin will get back on track next week, but this week could be ugly.

Mike Leake has not fared well against Arizona, but most of the damage is done by the usual suspects. Pollock and Goldschmidt have a combined two homers and six RBI off of Leake. Eduardo Escobar and his hot bat are worth a look as well.

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Middle Tier:

The only Giant I have any interest in is Andrew McCutchen. Cutch is 19-55(.345) with four homers and eight RBI in his career against Gallardo.

Wil Myers has the homer off of Ryu so far, but I wouldn’t blame you if you took a shot with Renfroe or Margot either.

If you really want to go after Greinke, Nelson Cruz and Denard Span have homered against Greinke. Cameron Maybin has as well, and he is super cheap.

Bargain Shoppers:

Why are the Rangers so cheap? Derek Holland has been decent at home, but I’m not paying eight grand for him. I don’t care where he’s pitching. Both Elvis and Adrian Beltre have homered off of Holland, and they are both cheap. Odor has homered off of Holland, and he homered yesterday. He is also reasonably priced.

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