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Its a full slate Saturday, and there is no shortage of options. Tennessee Titans Jerseys . In fact, DFS players are going to have some tough decisions to make, most notably deciding whether to side with Jacob deGrom or Madison Bumgarner in cash games. But thats a good problem to have. Lets dive in.PitchingEliteThe Padres lineup is so exploitable that we usually offer some sort of recommendation for whichever hurler is matching up against them on that day, no matter who it is. On those rare days when its an ace thats scheduled to take on the Friars, well, thats when you push all of your chips to the center of the table in cash games. Thats the case on Saturday, with deGrom winning the matchup lottery to face a lineup thats whiffing 24 percent of the time with an 84 wRC+ versus right-handed pitching. Not only does deGrom own a 1.96 ERA and 10.2 K/9 at Citi Field this season, but he sports a 1.52 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over his last eight outings. We cant say deGrom is a must-play considering Madison Bumgarner is also pitching on Saturday, but you cant go wrong with paying up for deGrom in cash.If youre fading deGrom, its probably because of Bumgarner. The Giants ace draws a home start against Baltimore. The Orioles obviously have much more firepower than the Padres, but theyve been one of the worst teams in baseball against left-handed pitching this season (82 wRC+). They also strike out 22 percent of the time. Bumgarner is one of the best and safest pitchers in baseball, and thats only amplified when hes pitching at home. In 12 starts at AT&T Park this season, Bumgarner owns a 1.59 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 10.1 K/9, In the end, both Bumgarner and deGrom are elite plays, so youll be in good shape either way.SolidMasahiro Tanaka doesnt crack the elite tier, but his home matchup against Tampa Bay puts him in the conversation as one of the days better plays. While the Rays have been only slightly below average against right-handers this season, they are one of the most strikeout-prone teams in the majors, whiffing 24 percent of the time against righties. This gives Tanaka some nice upside even though his strikeout rate (7.4 K/9) is down this year. He has made five starts against Tampa in his career, and hes 3-0 with a 2.12 ERA and 0.74 WHIP. I wont be building around Tanaka in cash with deGrom and Bumgarner on the board, but hes a nice pivot if you dont want to spend top dollar on pitching.The Cardinals have been the most dangerous team in the NL against right-handed pitching this season (.112 wRC+). The lineup has been more middle-of-the-road since the All-Star break, however (97 wRC+), meaning Kyle Hendricks is in a better spot than you might think. One of the games most underrated pitchers, the right-hander owns a 2.17 ERA and 1.02 WHIP this year. The ERA is second-best in baseball, while the WHIP is seventh-best. Since the start of July, Hendricks has allowed zero earned runs in five of his last seven starts. Theres not enough strikeout upside here to give Hendricks much GPP appeal, but he offers the kind of stability that cash-game players covet.Gerrit Cole is one of the days better hurlers. While a matchup against the Dodgers isnt all that intimidating (102 wRC+), its not exactly a favorable matchup, either. If Cole were missing a ton of bats, that might get him into the days conversation, but a 7.6 K/9 doesnt move the needle much. The Pirates righty isnt a bad play by any means, but Id rather invest elsewhere.Aaron Sanchez is staying in the Blue Jays starting rotation for the time being, and thats good news for fantasy owners. He has been Torontos best starter, and he just continues to produce. Only once in his last nine starts has he allowed more than two runs. A matchup against Houston may look imposing on paper, but the Astros lineup has actually been below average against righties this year while whiffing at a 24 percent clip, the highest rate in the American League.With a matchup against Detroit thats not particularly favorable, Cole Hamels kind of gets lost in the shuffle on Saturday. That said, he has been lights out of late, holding a 1.83 ERA and 9.2 K/9 since the break. In fact, when he faced the Tigers earlier this season, he tossed seven shutout frames with nine Ks. Still, with so many other quality options on the board, Hamels is more of a contrarian play than a guy Im focusing on.StreamersYou dont stream starting pitchers against the Rockies at Coors Field. But when the Rockies are on the road? Thats a time to pounce. The Rockies have one of the worst offenses in baseball when on the road, sporting a 79 wRC+ with a 24 percent whiff rate. This is a great spot for Jerad Eickhoff, who owns a 2.92 ERA at home and is available in 70 percent of ESPN.com leagues.This is also a favorable spot for Eickhoffs opponent, Tyler Anderson. A free agent in 75 percent of leagues, Anderson has actually pitched well at both Coors (3.04 ERA) and on the road (3.06 ERA) this season. Hes not overpowering hitters (7.5 K/9), but hes finding success by limiting walks (1.9 BB/9) and keeping the ball on the ground (55% GB rate). He should find success against a Phillies lineup thats the worst in baseball against southpaws (71 wRC+).Dan Straily sports a 1.93 ERA and 0.76 WHIP so far in the second half, and hell carry those numbers into a road matchup with the Brewers, who strike out more than any team in baseball against righties (26 percent) and sport a bottom-five wRC+ (86). In addition to being a quality streaming option at just 31 percent owned, he also has appeal as a cheap tournament play.Matt Andriese owns a 3.10 ERA as a starter this year and finds himself in a very favorable spot on Saturday, facing a Yankees team thats helpful against right-handed pitching (87 wRC+). The Yanks do make plenty of contact, but whiffs arent Andrieses game anyway. Hes a solid streamer with an ownership percentage of just 20 percent in ESPN leagues.Also take a look at Zach Davies, who has a home date with Cincinnati. The Reds offense is one of the weakest in the majors against righties (87 wRC+), and they strike out at a healthy 21 percent clip. Available in just under half of leagues, Davies owns a 2.23 ERA in the second half. Hes not a big strikeout guy (7.0 K/9), but a strong 2.2 walk rate keeps his floor high.Rookie Luke Weaver will make his big league debut on Saturday against the Cubs. While the young right-hander has just one start at Triple-A, he rolled through Double-A this season, putting up a 1.40 ERA with a 10.3 K/9 and 1.2 BB/9 in 12 starts. Im not looking to stream him against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, but his debut is certainly worth keeping an eye on.AvoidThere might be some temptation to ride James Shields after he posted a 1.78 ERA in July. However, the blow-up potential is just too great, evidenced by the fact that he followed up that dominant July by allowing a combined 14 runs in his next two starts, the second of which he didnt even get out of the second inning. The Marlins are a decent matchup, but the risk is too high.HittingLeft-handed Mariners hitters are quality plays with Kendall Graveman toeing the rubber for the As on Sunday. The Oakland righty has surrendered a .357 wOBA to lefty swingers this season, which gives Robinson Cano, Kyle Seager and Seth Smith plenty of appeal.Mike Clevinger has made only five appearances (four starts) this season, but they havent been pretty, evidenced by the 6.97 ERA, 5.7 BB/9 and 1.7 HR/9. Right-handed batters have really punished him, putting up .487 wOBA against him. With the Angels in town, Mike Trout is an elite play if you can afford him, and Albert Pujols makes for a fine tournament option.As highlighted above, James Shields is a powder keg ready to blow. He allows lots of hard contact (34 percent), has trouble with homers and struggles against both right- and left-handed batters. As a result, the Marlins make for an intriguing stack on Saturday.Left-handed Diamondbacks hitters find themselves in a favorable spot, squaring off against right-hander Clay Buchholz in Boston. Buchholz sports a 6.31 ERA as a starter this season, which includes a .387 wOBA allowed to lefty bats. Arizona is righty heavy, but Jake Lamb is a prime play, and Michael Bourn could be a worthwhile punt in the outfield.Finally, look at Mets batters against Jarred Cosart. The right-hander has gotten knocked around in six starts this year (5.79 ERA). While hes doing a good job keeping the ball on the ground (61 percent GB rate), hes walking more than hes striking out and allowing hitters from both sides of the plate to get their licks in. Curtis Granderson, Neil Walker and Yoenis Cespedes are the names to consider in this one.Most likely to go yard: Kyle SeagerThere are plenty of worthy options on a jam-packed Saturday, but lets give the nod to Seager, who smashes right-handed pitching and gets a favorable matchup against Kendall Graveman.Most likely to swipe a bag: Ian KinslerCole Hamels does many things well, but keeping runners close is not one of them. He has allowed 19 stolen bases this year, the third most in baseball. With the Tigers in town, Kinsler is the leading candidate to get frisky on the basepaths. Taywan Taylor Jersey .S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey. Rishard Matthews Jersey . "It was nerve-wracking, but we pulled through," said Collaros, who threw four touchdown passes to lead the Toronto Argonauts (8-4) to a 33-27 win over the Calgary Stampeders (9-3) in front of 28,781 fans at McMahon Stadium. http:///...jones-titans-jersey/ . Ancelotti says Ronaldo has recovered from a hamstring injury but "but he doesnt feel comfortable yet so we wont risk him." Madrid is third in the Spanish league, six points behind leader Barcelona, going into Saturdays game against Valladolid. ST. LOUIS -- Adam Wainwright struggled again. His defense struggled more.Wainwright struggled for the third time in his last four starts, giving up seven runs -- only two earned thanks to two key errors -- as the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the New York Mets 10-6 on Thursday night.However, Wainwright wasnt going to let his defense shoulder the blame.Its another game that we lose in which I start and the offense scores some runs, Wainwright said. I dont know what else to say other than Ive got to keep going.Cardinals manager Mike Matheny echoed the right-handers sentiment.I wouldnt say thats the whole story, Matheny said. We had a guy throw a good game against us and they capitalized on a couple, but thats a lot of runs that youre giving up that were hit hard. We made a good push and then hit some balls hard ourselves late and just not enough.Brandon Moss hit two home runs and Jedd Gyorko and Stephen Piscotty also connected as the Cardinals tried to chip away at a 7-0 deficit. St. Louis has hit seven home runs in its last two games and has a 14-game homer streak.Wainwright (9-8) lost his glove trying to tag out Yoenis Cespedes in a bizarre play leading to the Mets four-run fifth.Cespedes tried to go from first to third on a bloop single by James Loney. When several Cardinals chased the ball, Wainwright covered third base. Cespedes slid and his cleat pinned Wainwrights glove to the bag -- he wouldve been out, but when Wainwright pulled away his hand, the mitt stayed stuck under Cespedes foot.Because Wainwright didnt control the ball, Cespedes was called safe in a ruling upheld by replay. Moments later, Alejandro De Aza hit a three-run homer to make it 7-0.He said that when I pulled out the glove, I had to show possession, Wainwright said. I dont know what else I could have done there; there was another runner on base. Ive never seen it before, never heard of it before.De Azas fifth home run of the season came an inning after his two-run single gave the Mets a 3-0 lead. The five RBI is a career-high ffor the outfielder. Jayon Brown Jersey. De Aza also made a jumping catch against the center field wall to rob Matt Carpenter of an extra base hit in the first inning.He knows his role, Mets manager Terry Collins said. He doesnt have to like it, but he accepts it and he gets himself ready.Seth Lugo (1-2) pitched five scoreless innings for his first big league win. The Mets took two of three to win their first series at Busch Stadium since 2008.Lugo gave up two hits and struck out five to earn his first win since May 10 at Triple-A Las Vegas. On Tuesday night, Mets reliever Robert Gsellman also posted his first big league win.Together, Lugo and Gsellman helped the Mets win a road series from the first time since July 22-24 in Miami.Lugo left the game with right calf cramp while warming up before the sixth. By then, hed also gotten his first hit in the majors.I dont think we were upset to see him come out of the game, even though I hope hes not injured, Moss said. Im not saying that we got some life when he came out of the game and we made a go at it, but they just kept putting runs up.James Loney got three hits and scored twice for the Mets. Loney is hitting .529 (18 for 34) against Wainwright for his career.TRAINERS ROOMMets: OF Jay Bruce (calf) was out of the lineup after leaving Wednesday nights game with cramps. ... LHP Jonathon Niese (left knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a meniscus tear.Cardinals: Matt Adams (right shoulder inflammation) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis. He batted second and hit a two-run homer Thursday for the Redbirds.UP NEXTMets: RHP Bartolo Colon (11-7, 3.36 ERA) will start off a 10-game homestand against Philadelphia. LHP Adam Morgan (1-7, 6.21 ERA) will start for the Phillies.Cardinals: RHP Luke Weaver (0-1, 5.00 ERA) will make his third major league start, facing Oakland. The As will counter with Ross Detwiler (1-2, 5.91 ERA). Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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