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Main Slate Rundown 🏟

Some midweek mayhem is on the horizon with a 10-game nine-game main slate landing on the docket this evening (CWS @ NYY has been PPD due to smoke coverage)! Offensive output is expected in abundance today with seven games carrying a 9+ run over/under -- three games with double-digit totals. So it appears we’ll have no shortage of favorable stack options but pitching is going to be much more of a “roll of the dice” than it typically is. It’s a challenge worth taking on so let’s dive into it! Best of luck!

Main slate match-ups with implied run totals and moneyline odds:

Main Slate Weather Outlook 💨🌦️☁️

Check LineStar's MLB Daily Dashboard to see an overview of the most up-to-date game forecasts.

CWS @ NYY (7:05 ET): There are some unique circumstances here. We could realistically see a postponement issued in New York due to very poor air quality as a result of the Canadian wildfires. Should a PPD be the outcome, we’ll likely know with plenty of advanced notice but, at the moment, be prepared for the strong possibility that this game won’t play.

Update: CWS @ NYY has been postponed due to air quality concerns.

BOS @ CLE (7:10 ET): Cooler temps in the 60s with winds blowing IN from left at 10-15 mph. Best pitching environment on the slate.

NYM @ ATL (7:20 ET): Chance for a random pop-up storm, kinda like what led to the late start yesterday, but it’s more likely that there will be no issues. Temps in the 80s with 10-15 mph winds blowing OUT to left.

SF @ COL (8:40 ET): Quite a few scattered storms are expected to be in the Denver area tonight. Some sort of delay is a strong possibility and a PPD cannot be completely ruled out. 10+ mph winds blowing OUT to center/left.

CHC @ LAA (9:38 ET): 10+ mph winds blowing OUT to center.

Pitchers to Consider ⚾

Charlie Morton (RHP), ATL | DK: $9.2k, FD: $10.5k | vs. NYM

There is no sure thing at pitcher today but we’ll start by spotlighting Charlie Morton. Morton has faced some stiff competition as of late, having gone up against the D-Backs, Phillies, Dodgers, Rangers, and Red Sox in his last five starts (30.0 IP). However, in that time, he has put up an impressive 2.93 xFIP alongside a strong 30.5% kRate. He’ll be stepping on his home mound in Atlanta where he averages +51.4% more FPPG.

Morton’s signature pitch is his elite curveball, which he has thrown on 46.3% of pitches this season and that curveball has forced a huge 41.9% Whiff%. This pitch should treat him well against a Mets offense that has posted a .191 AVG (7th lowest) and a massive 38.5% kRate (2nd highest) against RHP curveballs this season. The Mets also come in with generally poor form against RHPs, hitting .211 with a .290 wOBA and 86 wRC+ over the last two weeks -- numbers that put them firmly inside the bottom 10 offenses (vs. RHPs) in the MLB in that stretch. Max Scherzer will be Morton’s counterpart tonight, so we could see a bit of a pitcher’s duel take place. Nonetheless, the Braves step in as slight -130 ML favorites, and Morton stands out as a strong DFS upside option with relatively low ownership (9% pOwn%).

Tanner Bibee (RHP), CLE | DK: $8.5k, FD: $9k | vs. BOS

It’d be nice if this game featured more established starting pitchers because the conditions will make for excellent pitching conditions. Progressive Field has already been the #1 most pitcher-friendly ballpark this season (based on adjusted park factor) and tonight they’ll have cooler temperatures and 10-15 mph winds blowing in from left field. Tanner Bibee has been no slouch, however. In seven starts (39.1 IP) this season, he has procured a respectable 3.20 ERA, 4.21 xFIP, 1.12 WHIP, .283 opp wOBA, and 25.2% kRate.

The Red Sox has a lefty-heavy lineup that they can roll out against Bibee tonight but, fortunately, in Bibee’s case, he has shown some positive reverse splits. He’s holding LHBs to a .214 AVG, .272 wOBA, and .107 ISO while putting up a 29.5% kRate. Boston has been “good, not great” against RHPs lately -- their 104 wRC+ over the last two weeks ranks them 12th in the MLB and they’re striking out a fair amount (23.9% kRate). This game easily has the lowest over/under on the slate (7.5 runs) and the Red Sox are being pinned with a slate-low 3.4 implied run total. While the floor will be a little iffy against a quality Boston offense, Bibee’s DFS ceiling will make him an attractive mid-range option.

Jaime Barria (RHP), LAA | DK: $7k, FD: $6.2k | vs. CHC

Barria has typically appeared out of the Angels bullpen this season but he has been working into a starting role lately, making two starts within his last three outings. Barria threw 64 pitches and, more recently, 90 pitches in those two starts while covering five full innings, so he should face little if any, pitch restrictions tonight. His 2023 results have been great: 34.0 IP, 1.59 ERA, 3.69 xFIP, 1.00 WHIP, 25.0% kRate, 12.7% SwStr%, and a low 84.7 mph average exit velo.

Barria draws a plus match-up against a Cubs team that is in the midst of a major slump against right-handed pitching. Over the last two weeks vs. RHPs (324 PA), the Cubs rank dead last in the MLB with each of the following metrics: .180 AVG, .536 OPS, .250 wOBA, .078 ISO, and 53 wRC+. Their huge 29.0% kRate is also the second highest in that span. Barria is going to make for one of the most sensible value pitching plays on this slate and, assuming he receives a typical starter’s workload, he may end up as the top FPT/$ pitcher by the conclusion of tonight’s games.

Other Pitchers to Consider 🤔

Logan Webb (RHP), SF | DK: $9.9k, FD: $11k | @ COL

Jon Gray (RHP), TEX | DK: $8.9k, FD: $9.5k | vs. STL

Dean Kremer (RHP), BAL | DK: $7.8k, FD: $8.6k | @ MIL

Team Stacks to Target 🎯

Disclaimer: Stacking in MLB DFS is not a requirement but it is a very common strategy used to take down GPPs. This strategy is covered in more detail in the MLB DFS strategy guide linked in the header at the top of this newsletter. Check out the MLB StackFinder on LineStar.

Obligatory Coors Field Stacks

San Francisco Giants vs. Connor Seabold (RHP), COL

Colorado Rockies vs. Logan Webb (RHP), SF

Non-Coors Stacks

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Brandon Williamson (LHP), CIN

+ Dodgers: 6.1 implied runs (ranks 1st among ALL teams, including Coors Field).

+ Rookie LHP Brandon Williamson has been “just a guy” -- in four MLB starts (21.0 IP), he owns a subpar 4.29 ERA, 5.17 xFIP, 1.33 WHIP, 19.8% kRate, and has allowed a high 45.9% HardHit% and slate-worst 8.8% Barrel%.

+ The Dodgers have been stout no matter who has been on the mound but they’ve been outstanding against LHPs over the last month: .286 AVG, .989 OPS, .411 wOBA, .330 ISO (!!!), 41.6% HardContact%, and 163 wRC+.

+ Great American Ballpark has ranked as the #9 most hitter-friendly ballpark this season, and the #3 hitter's park over the last three seasons.

+/- Based on their 4.38 xFIP, the Reds have had the 10th worst bullpen this season, however, they’ve also given up just 22 HRs this season (T-7th fewest).

- The core Dodgers hitters are pricey and several players will likely be 20+% owned.

Favorite LAD Bats: Mookie Betts, JD Martinez, Will Smith

Bargain Bat: Jonny DeLuca/Chris Taylor

Toronto Blue Jays (RHBs Preferred) vs. Ronel Blanco (RHP), HOU

+ Blue Jays: 4.9 implied runs (ranks T-6th among non-Coors teams).

+ Blanco has moved from a bullpen arm to a starter and will be making his second start of the season today (threw 94 pitches across 5.1 IP last Thursday).

+ Blanco has shown some very poor reverse splits -- vs. RHBs he’s allowing a .419 AVG, .479 wOBA, .186 ISO, 2.88 WHIP, 2.16 HR/9 Rate, and has a 7.56 ERA.

+ The Blue Jays have been a top-five offense versus RHPs over the last month, ranking 3rd in AVG, 2nd in OPS, 2nd in wOBA, and 2nd in wRC+.

+ 7-of-9 hitters in the projected TOR lineup have a 7% pOwn% or lower.

-/+ Rogers Centre has been a neutral ballpark this season.

- Based on their 3.79 xFIP, the Astros have had the fourth-best bullpen this season.

Favorite TOR Bats: Bo Bichette, George Springer, Vlad Guerrero Jr.

Bargain Bat: Daulton Varsho

Low-Owned Stack That Just Might Work Out 🤔

Atlanta Braves vs. Max Scherzer (RHP), NYM

+ Braves: 5.1 implied runs (ranks T-4th among non-Coors teams).

+ Outside of Ronald Acuña Jr., all other Braves hitters have a 7% pOwn% or lower.

+ Scherzer has not been in top form this season, particularly on the road, where he has posted a 4.85 ERA, 4.91 xFIP, .346 opp wOBA, and 2.12 HR/9 Rate.

+ The Braves have been on a major uptrend vs. RHPs over the last two weeks, ranking 5th in AVG, 4th in OPS, 4th in wOBA, 2nd in ISO, 6th in wRC+, and 4th in HardContact%.

+ Quality hitting conditions in Truist Park (#10 most hitter-friendly ballpark) tonight with warm temps and 10-15 mph winds blowing out to left.

+ Based on their 4.43 xFIP, the Mets have had the 7th worst bullpen this season.

- Braves are averaging a half-run less per game at home.

- It’s still Max Scherzer we’re talking about here and in 252 PA versus the current ATL roster, Scherzer has posted a .236 opp AVG, .316 opp wOBA, and 32.5% kRate.

Favorite ATL Bats: Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, Matt Olson

Bargain Bat: Marcell Ozuna

One-Off Bats ☝️

A maximum of one hitter per team will be listed below. Feel free to use these players as one-off options, one-half of a two-man mini-stack, or a core piece to a full team stack.

OF Ronald Acuña Jr., ATL | DK: $6.2k, FD: $4.6k | vs. Max Scherzer (RHP), NYM

1B/OF Shohei Ohtani, LAA | DK: $6.1k, FD: $3.8k | vs. Jameson Taillon (RHP), CHC

SS Corey Seager, TEX | DK: $5.9k, FD: $4.5k | vs. Jack Flaherty (RHP), STL

OF Yordan Alvarez, HOU | DK: $5.9k, FD: $4.4k | vs. Chris Bassitt (RHP), TOR

2B/OF Mookie Betts, LAD | DK: $5.8k, FD: $4k | vs. Brandon Williamson (LHP), CIN

SS Bo Bichette, TOR | DK: $5.4k, FD: $3.5k | vs. Ronel Blanco (RHP), HOU

3B Ryan McMahon, COL | DK: $5.1k, FD: $3.9k | vs. Logan Webb (RHP), SF

2B Ketel Marte, ARI | DK: $4.9k, FD: $3.3k | vs. Patrick Corbin (LHP), WAS

OF Jake Fraley, CIN | DK: $4.5k, FD: $3.1k | vs. Noah Syndergaard (RHP), LAD

C/OF Blake Sabol, SF | DK: $4.1k, FD: $3.2k | vs. Connor Seabold (RHP), COL

Bargain Batters 💸

Note: Additional hitting value may open up once all official starting lineups are released. For now, here are some cheap hitters who are already confirmed or currently expected to be on the field tonight and find themselves in a good spot to pay off their modest DFS salaries.

Default cut-off to qualify as a “Bargain Batter” is <$4,100 on DraftKings

3B Jeimer Candelario, WAS | DK: $4k, FD: $3.1k | vs. Zach Davies (RHP), ARI

1B LaMonte Wade Jr., SF | DK: $3.9k, FD: $3.4k | vs. Connor Seabold (RHP), COL

OF Daulton Varsho, TOR | DK: $3.9k, FD: $2.9k | vs. Ronel Blanco (RHP), HOU

1B Josh Naylor, CLE | DK: $3.4k, FD: $2.9k | vs. Kutter Crawford (RHP), BOS

OF Jake McCarthy, ARI | DK: $3.2k, FD: $2.5k | vs. Patrick Corbin (LHP), WAS

1B/3B Emmanuel Rivera, ARI | DK: $3.1k, FD: $2.6k | vs. Patrick Corbin (LHP), WAS

SS Ezequiel Duran, TEX | DK: $2.9k, FD: $2.9k | vs. Jack Flaherty (RHP), STL

SS Elly De La Cruz, CIN | DK: $2.7k, FD: $2.8k | vs. Noah Syndergaard (RHP), LAD

C Matt Thaiss, LAA | DK: $2.5k, FD: $2.6k | vs. Jameson Taillon (RHP), CHC

Home Run Calls of the Day 💣

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LaMonte Wade Jr. MORE than 1.5 Total Bases

Jaime Barria MORE than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts

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Penned By: @Ryan_Humphries on Twitter and LineStar Chat.

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OnDeck MLB DFS & Prop Bet Podcasts 🎙️

Like, Subscribe, and Comment @ LineStar YouTube channel! You never know when we’ll shout you out or give you something cool. New episodes drop Mon-Fri feat. hosts Shannon Sommerville & Tyler Wiemann! Every episode is quick, informative, & easy to watch.

Main Slate Rundown 🏟

Some midweek mayhem is on the horizon with a 10-game nine-game main slate landing on the docket this evening (CWS @ NYY has been PPD due to smoke coverage)! Offensive output is expected in abundance today with seven games carrying a 9+ run over/under -- three games with double-digit totals. So it appears we’ll have no shortage of favorable stack options but pitching is going to be much more of a “roll of the dice” than it typically is. It’s a challenge worth taking on so let’s dive into it! Best of luck!

Main slate match-ups with implied run totals and moneyline odds:

Main Slate Weather Outlook 💨🌦️☁️

Check LineStar's MLB Daily Dashboard to see an overview of the most up-to-date game forecasts.

CWS @ NYY (7:05 ET): There are some unique circumstances here. We could realistically see a postponement issued in New York due to very poor air quality as a result of the Canadian wildfires. Should a PPD be the outcome, we’ll likely know with plenty of advanced notice but, at the moment, be prepared for the strong possibility that this game won’t play.

Update: CWS @ NYY has been postponed due to air quality concerns.

BOS @ CLE (7:10 ET): Cooler temps in the 60s with winds blowing IN from left at 10-15 mph. Best pitching environment on the slate.

NYM @ ATL (7:20 ET): Chance for a random pop-up storm, kinda like what led to the late start yesterday, but it’s more likely that there will be no issues. Temps in the 80s with 10-15 mph winds blowing OUT to left.

SF @ COL (8:40 ET): Quite a few scattered storms are expected to be in the Denver area tonight. Some sort of delay is a strong possibility and a PPD cannot be completely ruled out. 10+ mph winds blowing OUT to center/left.

CHC @ LAA (9:38 ET): 10+ mph winds blowing OUT to center.

Pitchers to Consider ⚾

Charlie Morton (RHP), ATL | DK: $9.2k, FD: $10.5k | vs. NYM

There is no sure thing at pitcher today but we’ll start by spotlighting Charlie Morton. Morton has faced some stiff competition as of late, having gone up against the D-Backs, Phillies, Dodgers, Rangers, and Red Sox in his last five starts (30.0 IP). However, in that time, he has put up an impressive 2.93 xFIP alongside a strong 30.5% kRate. He’ll be stepping on his home mound in Atlanta where he averages +51.4% more FPPG.

Morton’s signature pitch is his elite curveball, which he has thrown on 46.3% of pitches this season and that curveball has forced a huge 41.9% Whiff%. This pitch should treat him well against a Mets offense that has posted a .191 AVG (7th lowest) and a massive 38.5% kRate (2nd highest) against RHP curveballs this season. The Mets also come in with generally poor form against RHPs, hitting .211 with a .290 wOBA and 86 wRC+ over the last two weeks -- numbers that put them firmly inside the bottom 10 offenses (vs. RHPs) in the MLB in that stretch. Max Scherzer will be Morton’s counterpart tonight, so we could see a bit of a pitcher’s duel take place. Nonetheless, the Braves step in as slight -130 ML favorites, and Morton stands out as a strong DFS upside option with relatively low ownership (9% pOwn%).

Tanner Bibee (RHP), CLE | DK: $8.5k, FD: $9k | vs. BOS

It’d be nice if this game featured more established starting pitchers because the conditions will make for excellent pitching conditions. Progressive Field has already been the #1 most pitcher-friendly ballpark this season (based on adjusted park factor) and tonight they’ll have cooler temperatures and 10-15 mph winds blowing in from left field. Tanner Bibee has been no slouch, however. In seven starts (39.1 IP) this season, he has procured a respectable 3.20 ERA, 4.21 xFIP, 1.12 WHIP, .283 opp wOBA, and 25.2% kRate.

The Red Sox has a lefty-heavy lineup that they can roll out against Bibee tonight but, fortunately, in Bibee’s case, he has shown some positive reverse splits. He’s holding LHBs to a .214 AVG, .272 wOBA, and .107 ISO while putting up a 29.5% kRate. Boston has been “good, not great” against RHPs lately -- their 104 wRC+ over the last two weeks ranks them 12th in the MLB and they’re striking out a fair amount (23.9% kRate). This game easily has the lowest over/under on the slate (7.5 runs) and the Red Sox are being pinned with a slate-low 3.4 implied run total. While the floor will be a little iffy against a quality Boston offense, Bibee’s DFS ceiling will make him an attractive mid-range option.

Jaime Barria (RHP), LAA | DK: $7k, FD: $6.2k | vs. CHC

Barria has typically appeared out of the Angels bullpen this season but he has been working into a starting role lately, making two starts within his last three outings. Barria threw 64 pitches and, more recently, 90 pitches in those two starts while covering five full innings, so he should face little if any, pitch restrictions tonight. His 2023 results have been great: 34.0 IP, 1.59 ERA, 3.69 xFIP, 1.00 WHIP, 25.0% kRate, 12.7% SwStr%, and a low 84.7 mph average exit velo.

Barria draws a plus match-up against a Cubs team that is in the midst of a major slump against right-handed pitching. Over the last two weeks vs. RHPs (324 PA), the Cubs rank dead last in the MLB with each of the following metrics: .180 AVG, .536 OPS, .250 wOBA, .078 ISO, and 53 wRC+. Their huge 29.0% kRate is also the second highest in that span. Barria is going to make for one of the most sensible value pitching plays on this slate and, assuming he receives a typical starter’s workload, he may end up as the top FPT/$ pitcher by the conclusion of tonight’s games.

Other Pitchers to Consider 🤔

Logan Webb (RHP), SF | DK: $9.9k, FD: $11k | @ COL

Jon Gray (RHP), TEX | DK: $8.9k, FD: $9.5k | vs. STL

Dean Kremer (RHP), BAL | DK: $7.8k, FD: $8.6k | @ MIL

Team Stacks to Target 🎯

Disclaimer: Stacking in MLB DFS is not a requirement but it is a very common strategy used to take down GPPs. This strategy is covered in more detail in the MLB DFS strategy guide linked in the header at the top of this newsletter. Check out the MLB StackFinder on LineStar.

Obligatory Coors Field Stacks

San Francisco Giants vs. Connor Seabold (RHP), COL

Colorado Rockies vs. Logan Webb (RHP), SF

Non-Coors Stacks

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Brandon Williamson (LHP), CIN

+ Dodgers: 6.1 implied runs (ranks 1st among ALL teams, including Coors Field).

+ Rookie LHP Brandon Williamson has been “just a guy” -- in four MLB starts (21.0 IP), he owns a subpar 4.29 ERA, 5.17 xFIP, 1.33 WHIP, 19.8% kRate, and has allowed a high 45.9% HardHit% and slate-worst 8.8% Barrel%.

+ The Dodgers have been stout no matter who has been on the mound but they’ve been outstanding against LHPs over the last month: .286 AVG, .989 OPS, .411 wOBA, .330 ISO (!!!), 41.6% HardContact%, and 163 wRC+.

+ Great American Ballpark has ranked as the #9 most hitter-friendly ballpark this season, and the #3 hitter's park over the last three seasons.

+/- Based on their 4.38 xFIP, the Reds have had the 10th worst bullpen this season, however, they’ve also given up just 22 HRs this season (T-7th fewest).

- The core Dodgers hitters are pricey and several players will likely be 20+% owned.

Favorite LAD Bats: Mookie Betts, JD Martinez, Will Smith

Bargain Bat: Jonny DeLuca/Chris Taylor

Toronto Blue Jays (RHBs Preferred) vs. Ronel Blanco (RHP), HOU

+ Blue Jays: 4.9 implied runs (ranks T-6th among non-Coors teams).

+ Blanco has moved from a bullpen arm to a starter and will be making his second start of the season today (threw 94 pitches across 5.1 IP last Thursday).

+ Blanco has shown some very poor reverse splits -- vs. RHBs he’s allowing a .419 AVG, .479 wOBA, .186 ISO, 2.88 WHIP, 2.16 HR/9 Rate, and has a 7.56 ERA.

+ The Blue Jays have been a top-five offense versus RHPs over the last month, ranking 3rd in AVG, 2nd in OPS, 2nd in wOBA, and 2nd in wRC+.

+ 7-of-9 hitters in the projected TOR lineup have a 7% pOwn% or lower.

-/+ Rogers Centre has been a neutral ballpark this season.

- Based on their 3.79 xFIP, the Astros have had the fourth-best bullpen this season.

Favorite TOR Bats: Bo Bichette, George Springer, Vlad Guerrero Jr.

Bargain Bat: Daulton Varsho

Low-Owned Stack That Just Might Work Out 🤔

Atlanta Braves vs. Max Scherzer (RHP), NYM

+ Braves: 5.1 implied runs (ranks T-4th among non-Coors teams).

+ Outside of Ronald Acuña Jr., all other Braves hitters have a 7% pOwn% or lower.

+ Scherzer has not been in top form this season, particularly on the road, where he has posted a 4.85 ERA, 4.91 xFIP, .346 opp wOBA, and 2.12 HR/9 Rate.

+ The Braves have been on a major uptrend vs. RHPs over the last two weeks, ranking 5th in AVG, 4th in OPS, 4th in wOBA, 2nd in ISO, 6th in wRC+, and 4th in HardContact%.

+ Quality hitting conditions in Truist Park (#10 most hitter-friendly ballpark) tonight with warm temps and 10-15 mph winds blowing out to left.

+ Based on their 4.43 xFIP, the Mets have had the 7th worst bullpen this season.

- Braves are averaging a half-run less per game at home.

- It’s still Max Scherzer we’re talking about here and in 252 PA versus the current ATL roster, Scherzer has posted a .236 opp AVG, .316 opp wOBA, and 32.5% kRate.

Favorite ATL Bats: Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, Matt Olson

Bargain Bat: Marcell Ozuna

One-Off Bats ☝️

A maximum of one hitter per team will be listed below. Feel free to use these players as one-off options, one-half of a two-man mini-stack, or a core piece to a full team stack.

OF Ronald Acuña Jr., ATL | DK: $6.2k, FD: $4.6k | vs. Max Scherzer (RHP), NYM

1B/OF Shohei Ohtani, LAA | DK: $6.1k, FD: $3.8k | vs. Jameson Taillon (RHP), CHC

SS Corey Seager, TEX | DK: $5.9k, FD: $4.5k | vs. Jack Flaherty (RHP), STL

OF Yordan Alvarez, HOU | DK: $5.9k, FD: $4.4k | vs. Chris Bassitt (RHP), TOR

2B/OF Mookie Betts, LAD | DK: $5.8k, FD: $4k | vs. Brandon Williamson (LHP), CIN

SS Bo Bichette, TOR | DK: $5.4k, FD: $3.5k | vs. Ronel Blanco (RHP), HOU

3B Ryan McMahon, COL | DK: $5.1k, FD: $3.9k | vs. Logan Webb (RHP), SF

2B Ketel Marte, ARI | DK: $4.9k, FD: $3.3k | vs. Patrick Corbin (LHP), WAS

OF Jake Fraley, CIN | DK: $4.5k, FD: $3.1k | vs. Noah Syndergaard (RHP), LAD

C/OF Blake Sabol, SF | DK: $4.1k, FD: $3.2k | vs. Connor Seabold (RHP), COL

Bargain Batters 💸

Note: Additional hitting value may open up once all official starting lineups are released. For now, here are some cheap hitters who are already confirmed or currently expected to be on the field tonight and find themselves in a good spot to pay off their modest DFS salaries.

Default cut-off to qualify as a “Bargain Batter” is <$4,100 on DraftKings

3B Jeimer Candelario, WAS | DK: $4k, FD: $3.1k | vs. Zach Davies (RHP), ARI

1B LaMonte Wade Jr., SF | DK: $3.9k, FD: $3.4k | vs. Connor Seabold (RHP), COL

OF Daulton Varsho, TOR | DK: $3.9k, FD: $2.9k | vs. Ronel Blanco (RHP), HOU

1B Josh Naylor, CLE | DK: $3.4k, FD: $2.9k | vs. Kutter Crawford (RHP), BOS

OF Jake McCarthy, ARI | DK: $3.2k, FD: $2.5k | vs. Patrick Corbin (LHP), WAS

1B/3B Emmanuel Rivera, ARI | DK: $3.1k, FD: $2.6k | vs. Patrick Corbin (LHP), WAS

SS Ezequiel Duran, TEX | DK: $2.9k, FD: $2.9k | vs. Jack Flaherty (RHP), STL

SS Elly De La Cruz, CIN | DK: $2.7k, FD: $2.8k | vs. Noah Syndergaard (RHP), LAD

C Matt Thaiss, LAA | DK: $2.5k, FD: $2.6k | vs. Jameson Taillon (RHP), CHC

Home Run Calls of the Day 💣

The Home Run Calls of the Day contest will return NEXT week! Be sure to follow @LineStarApp on Twitter and keep an eye for future HRCotD tweets & RT for your chance to win prizes!

Ryan’s PrizePicks Power Play of the Day⚡

Here is a two-pick “Power Play” I’m liking for today's MLB action over on PrizePicks! Nothing is ever a guarantee to hit but I put my own money on these picks so I don't just lightly throw them out there without believing they'll cash! If it hits, it will return 3x the wager.

LaMonte Wade Jr. MORE than 1.5 Total Bases

Jaime Barria MORE than 4.5 Pitcher Strikeouts

🆕 Props AI 🆕

In LineStar’s ongoing mission to improve, innovate, and help you reel in some cash, we are introducing Props AI for MLB! This tool can help you find value and mispriced odds on player props from sportsbooks and, more specifically, for PrizePicks and UnderDog Fantasy!

Speaking of props, put the Props AI tool to use by signing-up for UnderDog Fantasy for 2-months of LineStar Premium (Promo code: LINESTAR). Plus $100 deposit match for new customers. What many people may not realize is that you can legally place prop bets in most states using UnderDog (or PrizePicks) – it’s called Pick'Em and it’s insanely easy.

Best of luck out there today, everyone!