Not too many stories coming out of the MLB last night. Â Keuchel is headed back to the DL which will be a tough break for the Astros. Â If he wasn’t injured this season he could be 13-0 right now. Â The Yankees proved how good they were this week by taking the series from the Red Sox. Â Gary Sanchez had 2 home runs last night which is his second multi-home run game of the month. The Yankees are a legit contender and are one starting pitcher away from making some real noise.
We have a full slate of games with one afternoon and a couple of late games. Â I’m always a fan of taking some players in the late games so you can sneak up the standings when everyone else’s teams are finished.
Minnesota Twins @ San Francisco Giants –Â I love Ervin Santana in this game as he takes on the Giants. Â The Giants scored 4 late last night to stun the Brewers. Â The is about enough offense for the Giants for the month. Â Santana averages 20.5 points per game and should be a lock for your lineup. Â The Giants are almost dead last in every offensive category and the dynasty they once had their should be split apart this deadline.
Targets: Santana, Sano
Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox –Â The Red Sox haven’t been hitting the ball as the Yankees have shut them down. Â The Red Sox weren’t able to score that much off of Tanaka who is one of the worst pitchers in the MLB. Â The Red Sox woes will continue in this series, however, they should keep the Tigers low scoring as well. Â Brian Johnson is back in the rotation as Rodriguez went down. Â Brian Johnson threw a complete game shutout his last outing in Boston before he was sent down to the minors for some reason. Â Look for Johnson to have another strong outing as he makes his return to Fenway.
Targets: Johnson, Bradley Jr.
Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Rays –Â Andrew Triggs takes the mound for Athletics who is a pitcher that I usually love taking. Triggs has slipped in his last couple of outings but I like him in this matchup. Â The Rays are a middle-of-the-pack offense. Â Nothing great but not too bad. Â Triggs averages 14 points per game, and has a WHIP of 1.32 which is right where you want a pitcher. Triggs is cheap and won’t be highly owned. For a night where there isn’t a ton of star pitchers you will want the best of the best hitters. Â Taking Triggs will allow you to take the top players in the field. Â Johnson and Triggs duo will be risky but you’ll have stars up and down the rest of your lineup.
Targets: Triggs, Davis
High-Scoring Plays
New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves –Â Harvey is back on the mound for the Mets which means another loss for the Mets. Â I love the Braves in this game they have been streaky will put up 13 one night but only 4 the next. Â The Braves should put up a big number in this one. Â The Mets haven’t been hitting the ball either so I like them to break out in this one. Â I’ll take the Braves because they are home but it should be the high-scoring game of the day.
Targets: Kemp
Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees –Â The Yankees rocked Porcello and Price these past two days should they should have no problem with Bundy. Â The young batters are hot, Judge is due for a home run as he didn’t hit one this last series, and Sanchez is showing streaks of power which is a good sign. Â Gregorius is the quietest one in the Yankee lineup but he is hitting .324 on a hitting streak of 10 games. He should be a lock in your lineup today and for the next days to come. Â The Orioles have also been quiet themselves. Â Look for them to score in this game as well however I’ll take the home team here as well.
Targets: Judge, Gregorius
Undervalued Plays
Centeno – C – HOU –Â If Centeno is in the lineup he is a must-play against the Angels. Â He is only $2200 and has scored 35 fantasy points in his two games. Â A cheap catcher that can produce is always the way to go.
Sogard – 2B – OAK –Â Sogard is hitting above .400 with 3 home runs from the leadoff spot. Â He is a short stop but you are able to play him at 2B. Â The second baseman that produce are all very expensive so playing a short stop there isn’t the worst play.
Kemp – OF – ATL –Â Kemp isn’t the cheapest but he will be a great play. Â He is just above $4000 and should have a big day against the Mets. Â Kemp should be a lock in your lineup.
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