A full allotment of diamond action is once again set to go on Hump Day’s MLB slate with a handful of matinee match-ups including the Dodgers/Rockies series finale.


Value is the name of the daily fantasy sports game, and here’s a look at some players that either fit the bill or don’t for tonight’s slate.








“VALUE PICKS FOR WEDNESDAY MLB”

Though he’s 1-0 through two starts, Ivan Nova has simply been dreadful at home posting a 7.94 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and .365 BAA. The O’s have launched four home runs against him all-time, and one of those came off the bench of C Matt Wieters. The Orioles backstop checks in 5-for-11 with a double, walk, and three RBIs against him lifetime and comes at a reduced price even though he’s outperformed some higher priced daily fantasy MLB catchers.

Though he started off the regular season hobbled with a hamstring injury, Reds 2B Brandon Phillips looks to finally be rounding into form having gotten 59 at-bats under his belt. He went hitless in the Reds 6-5 win over Houston on Sunday, and that snapped his three-game streak of hitting safely. Look for him to start a new streak this evening as he’s hit for a .353 clip with four HRs and 10 RBIs in 51 career at-bats vs. Cubs righty Paul Maholm.

Scott Hairston had the game of his life last Friday hitting for the cycle through the 6^th inning against the Rockies. His bat has cooled off since as he’s collected just two hits in his L/11 at-bats, but he could be in store for another big night at the “Juice Box” matched up against lefty Wandy Rodriguez whom he’s 6-for-13 versus lifetime with 2 doubles, 2 HRs, 3 RBI and a pair of walks.






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Though Carlos Gonzalez has been smoking hot for his daily fantasy backers collecting eight hits (2 HR) in his L/15 trips to the plate, stay far away from him on Wednesday afternoon when he stares back at the Dodgers lefty. Reason being? Well, Clayton Kershaw has limited him to just three hits (all singles) and struck him out nine times in his 18 career at-bats against him. With “Cargo” currently demanding a Top 5 daily fantasy salary, he’s just not worth the price in this match-up!

An abbreviated schedule is slated to go Thursday on the diamond, but the match-ups still present us with a couple of value spots.


With that the name of the daily fantasy baseball game, here’s a look at some players that either fit the bill or don’t for tonight’s slate.

It’s been a nightmarish start to the season for Orioles lefty Brian Matusz who last felt the thrill of victory back in June of last season – he’s lost or received a no decision in each of his L/13 big league starts. Unluckily for him, the Blue Jays haven’t taken it easy on him raking him for a 13.09 ERA & .429 batting average against in four career starts. Toronto SS Yunel Escobar is 4-for-5 against him lifetime with a HR & four RBI, and though he possesses one of the higher daily fantasy baseball salaries for the night, it’s still not that much and worth the buy.

Edwin Jackson is one of the most annoying starting pitching enigmas in the entire league! One start, he goes out and throws a complete game in which he allows just two hits and an ER to the Reds, and then follows it up with a laughable 5 IP/5 ER effort at home against the Astros. He does get the benefit of tossing in pitcher’s paradise Petco, but the Padres have had success against him throughout his career tagging him for a 5.40 ERA & .299 BAA. The 1-2 punch of Chris Donorfia and Orlando Hudson could be cheap additions to your daily fantasy roster tonight, as they’re a combined 5-for-5 with a HR, two RBI and a walk versus Jackson lifetime.






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In case you woke up from under a rock on Saturday and didn’t get a chance to read the box scores, Philip Humber tossed a perfecto, and with it, he became only the 21^st person in the history of the game to pull off the feat. He’s now allowed just six hits and struck out 16 batters in his 14.1 total innings of work in 2012. David Ortiz is smoking hot right now raking 11 hits (2 HR) and five RBI in his L/20 at-bats, and because of it, his daily MLB fantasy salary continues to skyrocket. You might want to avoid him tonight however, as the slugger has collected just one hit with a strikeout in five at-bats against the righty.

A full allotment of diamond action is once again set to go on Hump Day’s MLB slate with a handful of matinee match-ups including the Rockies/Pirates doubleheader.


Value is the name of the daily fantasy game, and here’s a look at some players that either fit the bill or don’t for tonight’s slate.

You’ll have to pay top dollar at the outfield position to install either Josh Hamilton or Matt Kemp into your daily fantasy roster for Wednesday. Mind you, the duo is a combined 1-for-6 lifetime against the respective starter their facing. Still, if you decide to throw caution to the wind and start ‘em, you must find someone to help ease the salary burden. Look no further than Shin-Soo Choo who comes at a reduced rate and has done nothing but make life a living hell for his opponent – Luke Hochevar. In 25 career at bats against the righty, Choo has hit safely 15 times with four doubles, three HRs and 12 RBI. He already touched him for a pair of singles and two RBI when these teams met in KC’s 2012 home opener.

The Miami Marlins will have their second baseman – Omar Infante – back in the line-up starting Tuesday night, but we really like the match-up he brings to the table when squaring off against R.A. Dickey in Hump Day’s nightcap. The diminutive two-bagger has reached safely in half of his career 22 at-bats vs. the knuckle-baller (.500) and even left the yard once. Batting in back of Hanley Ramirez and in front of Gaby Sanchez – who are a combined 11-for-30 vs. Dickey (.367) – should offer ample opportunities for him to produce a solid daily fantasy baseball tally in this spot.

“NOT WORTH THE PRICE TAG”

Don’t even entertain the thought of backing two of the Rays highest priced players in Evan Longoria and B.J. Upton when they get in the batter’s box to take their hacks against Angels ace C.J. Wilson. The southpaw is 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA & .172 BAA in five career starts vs. the Rays so runs will be tough to come by regardless. “Longo” has collected just a pair of hits in 14 plate appearances with five strikeouts (.143), while Upton only reached base via four walks failing to hit safely in 14 attempts to go along with four Ks (.000).

Fifteen games are set to go in primetime on Tuesday, but don’t get carried away with the limitless possibilities to add to your roster.


Value is the name of the daily fantasy baseball game, and here’s a look at some players that either fit the bill or don’t for tonight’s slate.

The Twins have proven to be a bit more competitive at the start of the 2012 season. Though they’ve only earned five overall wins, they return home to face the Red Sox after splitting four in the Bronx and taking one of three at “The Trop”. Jamey Carroll has done his job at the top of the Twinkies batting order setting the table for big boppers Mauer, Willingham and Morneau. The Red Sox are a team influx right now having just gone through that nightmarish home series with the Yankees, and Josh Beckett has been awfully hittable. Minnesota’s meat of the order has all hit him hard, and Carroll’s hit safely against him in 6-of-18 lifetime at-bats. If he continues to be a pest in this spot, he’ll have a solid fantasy MLB night that gives the Twins a shot at winning the opener.

Though the Cardinals have seen plenty of Jeff Samardzija through the years, they were mystified when they faced him at home on Friday the 13th. They looked clueless through the first four innings, but come the fifth, St. Louis started hitting him with regularity posting five runs on an endless number of hits before the final out of the inning was recorded. We have a feeling it’s going to be ugly from the get-go this time around with the flamethrower set to battle the Redbirds for the second time in 10+ days. You’ll probably churn out one of the top daily fantasy baseball scores of the night if your roster consisted mostly of Cardinals, but we’ll trim it down and put an option to buy out on Matt Carpenter who went 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI in the first go round.

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A serious trend has started to develop for Marlins 3^rd baseman Hanley Ramirez. He’s hitting at a tremendous .379 clip with three HRs and nine RBI at brand new Marlins Park, but the former All Star has dragged ass on the road hitting safely in just 4-of-28 plate appearances (.143) to go along with nine strikeouts. And now he has to face lefty Johan Santana who he’s just 3-for-21 against lifetime with seven Ks; the three hits were all singles. On top of it, Johan will come into this start super motivated after tossing the shortest stint of his career his last time out – stay away from Hanley’s lofty price tag here!

A loaded day/night slate is set to go on Saturday’s diamond, but don’t get carried away with the limitless possibilities to add to your roster.


Finding value is one of the main components at being successful in putting together lucrative daily fantasy baseball rosters; here’s our take on a couple to snag and one to stay far away from for today.




“VALUE PICKS FOR SATURDAY MLB”

The Tribe’s been ripping the cover off the ball on their current road trip averaging 7.3 runs per game after coming back to beat the Mariners in the 9^th on Thursday. Oakland does possess one of the better pitching staffs in the league, but so far, Brandon McCarthy’s proved to be a weak link. He’s given up 30 hits (3 HR) and 13 runs through 25 total innings, and has allowed lefties to tag him for a .345 average and .500 slugging percentage. Cleveland’s lefty heavy line-up could have a field day here, but it’ll cost you plenty to get the big boppers in your daily fantasy MLB line-up. Instead, look the way of Casey Kotchman whose hit him hard in 15 career at-bats (.467) and comes at a reduced price.

Clint Hurdle has been forced to bench Jose Tabata this past week with his leftfielder getting out to a nightmarish start to his 2012 campaign. In 36 overall trips to the dish, “Tabs” has only hit safely four times, walked once, and struck out eight times. That said; he just might be able to reintroduce himself to the basepaths in this spot running up against Jake Westbrook who’s failed to win any of his four career starts against the Buccos (0-3) while giving up 33 hits (2 HR) and 18 ER through 29.2 total innings pitched. Tabata has hit safely four of the nine times he’s faced him with a double, triple, and four RBI. With his daily fantasy salary plummeting due to current form, he’s a solid add to throw in your outfield if you plan on drafting any of the top tiered players at that position.

“NOT WORTH THE PRICE TAG”

Chase Headley has been scorching hot this past week amassing in the neighborhood of 30 fantasy points for his roster holders. In doing so, his daily fantasy baseball salary has skyrocketed. Keep in mind though, San Diego is still horrendous offensively and he will come back down to earth eventually. It might just occur this evening versus Roy Halladay whom Headley has hit safely against only twice in 11 tries (singles) with three Ks. Match-up and price force us to pull the reigns Saturday night!

An abbreviated schedule is slated to go Thursday on the diamond, but the match-ups still present us with a number of value spots.


With that the name of the daily fantasy baseball game, here’s a look at some players that either fit the bill or don’t for today’s slate.






“VALUE PICKS FOR THURSDAY MLB”


Brett Gardner: (DraftStreet: $7,046 | FanDuel: $3700) A bulk of the Yankees line-up hasn’t fared too well against Minnesota’s Anthony Swarzak, but that’s hardly been the case for the top of the order in Derek Jeter and Curtis Granderson who check in a combined 6-for-10 lifetime against the righty.

That could open the door for Brett Gardner who in his L/15 at-bats registered 15 daily fantasy baseball points; you can’t help but become giddy about averaging a fantasy point per at-bat with any player you add to a roster. He’s 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs in his career against the Twins starter, and could be the major table setter at an economical price at the bottom of the Yanks line-up.



Kyle Seager, Dustin Ackley, and John Jaso: (DraftStreet: See Salaries At DraftStreet) Felix Hernandez is a nice saved favorite (-155) to win his third game of the season against Josh Tomlin and his Indians teammates on Thursday night. Though he’s limited the Tribe to a .243 batting average against in 10 career starts, a number of Cleveland hitters have decent numbers against him, so it will be up to his offense to answer whatever they tally.


Look no further than the value packed trio of Kyle Seager, Dustin Ackley, and John Jaso to answer the bell, as they come in a combined 7-for-11 versus Tomlin lifetime. The value pick no doubt goes to Seager whose three career daily fantasy MLB at-bats against him all resulted in doubles (1 RBI).

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Jayson Werth: (DraftStreet: $6,705 | FanDuel: $4,100) The Washington Nationals are currently the surprise frontrunners in the NL East, and will be looking to close out their four-game stint with the Astros on a high Thursday night. Unfortunately for them, Bud Norris has given their line-up problems in his two career starts against them; he’s 1-0 with a 2.63 ERA & .220 BAA.

Jayson Werth has been raking of late collecting 12 hits and 3 BB in his L/28 at-bats, but he’s been brutal versus Norris in 11 career looks going 2-for-11 with five strikeouts; both hits were singles. Still, his salary ranks amongst the Top 15 OFs going on Thursday, but due to his career splits vs. the Astros hurler, stay far far away and look for more value packed options!