What you need to know for Friday’s MLB Games

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• Friday's schedule consists of the standard 15 games, all contested under the lights. The slate has a bit of everything, including ace pitching, arms to stream and offenses to target. Let's begin with the top pitcher to pick up as Michael Lorenzen (34% rostered in ESPN leagues) checks in as the sixth best starter on Friday's matchup when the Angels host the Mariners. Lorenzen is coming off a rough start against the Mariners, but the rematch is in Anaheim.
• Mitch Keller (3%) is an intriguing pickup for the Pirates' road date with the Rays. Tampa's strikeout prone lineup is missing several key bats. In late May, Keller reduced his four-seam usage, instead throwing a sinker taught to him by Yankees closer Clay Holmes when they were teammates last season. In four starts since making the change, Keller has posted a 2.42 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. However, much of that is better luck with a lower BABIP and fewer homers. Even so, this is a good spot for Keller to build on his recent roll.
• Three more hurlers to consider for a spot start are Alex Cobb (24%), Dylan Bundy(19%) and Cole Irvin (11%). Cobb is still owed a steep ERA correction and with the Reds visiting Oracle Park, the descent is likely to commence. Bundy is coming off his best outing of the season. He is in a favorable spot to keep it going against a Rockies offense with pedestrian road numbers. Irvin's low strikeouts make him a risk, but the Royals lineup sports the sixth lowest wOBA with a lefty on the hill.
• Kyle Hendricks has been a disappointment, though he has fanned six in each of his last two efforts. Even so, the St. Louis Cardinalshitters are in a favorable spot for DFS or traditional fantasy. The chief targets include Dylan Carlson (54%), Harrison Bader(53%), Brendan Donovan (44%), Nolan Gorman (25%), and Juan Yepez (8%). Donovan is especially enticing with eligibility at first, second and third while hitting from the two-hole.
• A pair of Diamondbacks are in a juicy position facing Detroit righty Rony Garcia as Alek Thomas (15%) Josh Rojas (34%) enjoy the platoon while hitting in the upper third of the order. Michael Chavis (4%) has been getting the job done from the cleanup spot for the Pirates while Jarren Duran (3%) sits atop a productive Red Sox offense.

 

[BobbyFK]

Thank you Biggins and good luck with your action today

 

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Travis d'Arnaud BravesC News Archive

FRI, JUN 24, 12:09 PM D'Arnaud isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers. Spin'Arnaud will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a strikeout in Thursday's win over San Francisco. William Contreras is starting behind the plate and batting sixth

 

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Baseball - 952 New York Mets vs Miami Marlins under 3½ +100 for 1st 5 Innings T Walker - R (must start) S Alcantara - R (must start)

 

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Baseball - 952 New York Mets vs Miami Marlins under 7 +102 for Game T Walker - R (must start) S Alcantara - R (must start)

 

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Alcantara is 4-1 @ home 1.36 ERA

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NEW YORK -- — Taijuan Walker retired 18 in a row and pitched into the seventh inning, Francisco Lindor homered for the second straight game and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 Saturday

 

[Bubbles]

good luck today. thanks biggins

 

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Baseball - 962 Houston Astros vs New York Yankees over 4 -110 for 1st 5 Innings J Verlander - R (must start) L Severino - R (must start)

 

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Baseball - 962 Houston Astros vs New York Yankees over 8 -113 for Game J Verlander - R (must start) L Severino - R (must start)

Bet this at -103 buying 1/2 point to 71/2 -124 and was rejected line change missed it by a few seconds the bastards.

 

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Both these pitchers missed the better part of last two years. Both are having good years. Both are coming off off horrid starts. Justin 3.2 nine hits seven runs throwing 81 pitches.
Luis 5.0 three hits 4 walks 5 runs 2 HR’s 102 pitches. Hopefully at least one of them blows up.

 

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George Springer Blue JaysOF, DH Day-To-DayNews Archive

FRI, JUN 24, 1:59 PM Springer (elbow) remains on the bench Friday against the Brewers. Spin:Springer hasn't played since leaving Tuesday's game against the White Sox with left elbow discomfort. He underwent imaging Wednesday, the results of which are not yet public. Springer still isn't ready to start even after Thursday's off day, so Raimel Tapia will again start in center field.

 

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Jeff McNeil Mets2B, OF Day-To-DayNews Archive

FRI, JUN 24, 12:22 PM McNeil (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. Spin:McNeil was expected to have a shot at returning Friday, but he will miss his third consecutive game. Dominic Smith will start again at designated hitter and bat eighth in the series opener. McNeil remains day-to-day and will be available off the bench if needed Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports

 

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Ty France Mariners1B, 2B, DH Day-To-DayNews Archive

FRI, JUN 24, 2:38 PM France (arm) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. Spin:France had X-rays come back negative after leaving Thursday's game with a left arm injury, but he'll be sidelined for at least one game. The 27-year-old was also scheduled to undergo an MRI, though the results aren't yet know. In the meantime, Dylan Moore will start at first base Friday for Seattle.

 

[carolinakid]

gl tonite and have a great weekend sir

 

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Gary Sanchez TwinsC, DH News Archive

FRI, JUN 24, 2:29 PM Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Colorado. Spin:Sanchez started the past seven games and will head to the bench Friday after going 5-for-26 with a home run, two RBI and five runs during that stretch. Ryan Jeffers will work behind the plate while Jose Miranda serves as the designated hitter.

 

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Byron Buxton TwinsOF, DH Day-To-DayNews Archive

FRI, JUN 24, 2:18 PM Buxton (knee) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies. Spin:The 28-year-old will sit for the third consecutive game as he continues to manage soreness in his right knee. According to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, manager Rocco Baldelli said Buxton has improved significantly over the past couple days, and there's a decent chance the center fielder is able to return to action Saturday. Gilberto Celestino will receive the start in center field Friday for the Twins.

 

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Baseball - 953 Los Angeles Dodgers -121 for Game J Urias - L (must start) I Anderson - R (must start)

 

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Baseball - 976 Colorado Rockies vs Minnesota Twins under 5 -110 for 1st 5 Innings G Marquez - R (must start) D Bundy - R (must start)

 

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Baseball - 976 Colorado Rockies vs Minnesota Twins under 9 -113 for Game G Marquez - R (must start) D Bundy - R (must start)

 

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The fantasy guy likes Bundy and when looking at this game earlier in the day l was intrigued with German. Seeing Bruxton
and Sanchez scratched l bit. German is a good pitcher having a so so year.

MLB Career Stats​

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
154	57-46	4.43	887.1	882	1.29

Bundy is coming off his best outing of the season. He is in a favorable spot to keep it going against a Rockies offense with pedestrian road numbers.