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This week, fantasy managers that do their homework may really get ahead, since there are several teams with favorable hitting matchups. The largest benefits, though, are on the pitching side, where there are numerous viable streaming options eager to decrease your ratios while picking up important wins and whiffs. Let's get started:
Matchups to target
Cubs at A’s
Chicago batters are among of the finest to watch in the coming days, as the team faces Kyle Muller, Ken Waldichuk, and James Kaprielian in Oakland before going home to face Michael Grove (9.00 ERA) of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. With two lefties and two righties among the pitchers, just targeting the best available Cubs batters is the most logical strategy. Consider Cody Bellinger (70% rostered), Patrick Wisdom (53%), and Trey Mancini (18%) while combing the waiver wire.
Rockies vs. Pirates
Any series at Coors Field will get fantasy attention, and this is especially true when the three games do not feature an elite starter. In terms of the Rockies, it's time to reintroduce Kris Bryant, Ryan McMahon, and Charlie Blackmon to the lineup. In 12-team leagues, Ezequiel Tovar (42% rostered), Jurickson Profar (16%), and Elehuris Montero (11%) can also be included. Finally, Elias Diaz (39%) is an excellent option for stream catchers. Andrew McCutchen (27%) and Ji Hwan Bae (20%) are my top waiver wire choices from Pittsburgh.
Tigers vs. Guardians
Detroit batters will seldom find their way into this spot, but they get three quality matchups against Hunter Gaddis (8.53 ERA), Peyton Battlefield (4.2 career IP), and Cal Quantrill (5.74 ERA) in the next three games. Kerry Carpenter (2% rostered) and Akil Baddoo (1%), are two waiver wire guys I would pursue, especially in 15-team leagues.
Twins at Red Sox
Minnesota arrives to Fenway Park at an ideal moment, with Chris Sale (11.25 ERA), Nick Pivetta (career 4.96 ERA), and Corey Kluber (6.92 ERA) scheduled to start for Boston. This is an excellent series to give youngster Edouard Julien (12% rostered) or veterans Jose Miranda (66%) and Trevor Larnach (12%) a chance.
Matchups to avoid
Orioles at Nationals
Although the beginning pitching slate is very tempting for those who stream hitters in daily leagues, the Orioles and Nationals give inferior overall alternatives in the coming days due to the fact that they are the only two clubs in baseball that play only two games between now and Thursday. This is an ideal opportunity for those who have Anthony Santander or Austin Hays to sit them. Those looking to add a free agent should avoid Adam Frazier. In most mixed leagues, all of Washington's players should be benched.
Red Sox at Angels
Monday through Thursday, Boston offers a mixed bag of possibilities. The team will play four games at its hitter-friendly home field, which is great news. However, the opposition starting lineup is highly talented, and each member of the foursome is right-handed. I'm resting righty sluggers Justin Turner and Kike Hernandez and sitting lefty-swinging Tristan Casas, who is off to a rough start.
Royals at Rangers
Silencing Kansas City hitters has been a success this season, so Jacob deGrom (27:2 K:BB ratio), Nathan Eovaldi (19:3 K:BB ratio), and Martin Perez (2.87 ERA) should be able to keep the club at bay. Any Royals not named Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, or Vinnie Pasquantino will be benched or dropped.
Daniel Weinman was crowned winner of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event on Monday, taking home a record breaking $12.1 million in winnings. Weinman had to outlast the other 10,043 entrants to take home the prize and get his hands on his share of live poker’s largest ever prize pool – a staggering $93,399,900. As well as taking home the prize money, 35-year-old Weinman also got his hands on the WSOP Main Event bracelet. The huge bracelet contains 500 grams of 10-karat yellow gold, as well as 2,352 various precious gemstones.
Daniel Weinman won the World Series of Poker's main event world championship on Monday in Las Vegas, earning $12.1 million along the way. Playing in the tournament for a 16th year, Weinman was tops in a deep pool of 10,043 players vying for $93.39 million. His victory came after just 164 hands at the final table. "I was honestly on the fence about even coming back and playing this tournament," the 35-year-old Atlanta native told reporters afterward. Weinman's final table featured Jan-Peter Jachtmann, who landed in fourth place and took home $3 million, as well as Toby Lewis, who finished seventh and secured $1.42 million. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the main event's entry pool far outpaced the previous record of 8,773 set in 2006. "I've always kind of felt that poker was kind of going in a dying direction, but to see the numbers at the World Series this year has been incredible," Weinman said. "And to win this main event, it doesn't feel real. I mean, [there's] so much luck in a poker tournament. I thought I played very well." Steven Jones finished second, securing $6.5 million. And Adam Walton settled for third and a $4 million prize.
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