This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series.
We have another packed day of baseball Tuesday with 18 games on the schedule. However, with a lot of early start times, only nine games will make up the main evening slate on Yahoo. There are still plenty of excellent options, though, so let's detail some that are worth considering.
Pitchers
Mike Clevinger ($46) performed well in his first start with the Padres, holding the Angels to two runs across six innings. On the down side, he only had two strikeouts. That's rare for him given his career 27.1 percent strikeout rate. Across his five starts with the Indians and Padres, he's allowed two runs or fewer four times. While facing the Rockies isn't exactly a walk in the park, it does help his cause that the game will be played in San Diego instead of at Coors Field.
Andrew Heaney ($33) has a 3.89 ERA through his first eight starts, but his 2.69 FIP indicates that he's pitched even better than that. Last season one of his biggest problems was keeping hitters inside the ballpark considering he allowed 1.9 HR/9. That hasn't been a problem for him this year since he has allowed just two home runs over 44 innings. A matchup against a Rangers team that has the lowest OPS (.635) in baseball makes Heaney someone to at least consider at his reasonable salary.
Top Targets
Mookie Betts ($27) enters a favorable matchup against Luke Weaver ($28) on an eight-game hitting streak that has seen him hit 13-for-30 with two home runs. Overall, he's having an excellent first season with the Dodgers, posting a .424 wOBA that would be the second-highest mark of his career. His .309 ISO would also be a personal best. His power could be an issue for Weaver, who has allowed 2.2 HR/9 this season.
Betts isn't the only player on the Dodgers who could exploit this matchup against Weaver. Corey Seager ($24) has been as good as Betts has been this season, recording a .420 wOBA and a .303 ISO. He's been even better against right-handed pitchers, posting a .482 wOBA and a .388 ISO against them.
Bargain Bats
Isiah Kiner-Falefa ($10) has been one of the few bright spots within the Rangers' lineup this season. He's 23-for-65 (.354) over his last 17 games and has improved his strikeout rate from 22.1 percent last season to 14.3 percent this year. Don't be surprised if he keeps things rolling against Julio Teheran ($25), who doesn't strike out many hitters and has a 1.59 WHIP.
Don't look now, but the Orioles have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs. Their hitters have the potential to put them in a favorable spot to win against the Mets, who will be starting Michael Wacha ($27). Wacha has a bloated 1.75 WHIP and has allowed 1.8 HR/9 on his way to a 7.20 ERA. One of the more budget-friendly options on the Orioles to consider is Rio Ruiz ($13), who is 9-for-26 (.346) with a home run and a double during his current eight-game hitting streak.
Stacks to Consider
Padres vs. Chi Chi Gonzalez ($25), Rockies: Fernando Tatis Jr. ($27), Manny Machado ($25), Mitch Moreland ($17)
Gonzalez makes his way back into the starting rotation after coming out of the bullpen in his last two outings. He's having another underwhelming season, allowing six runs (five earned) and two home runs across nine innings. He has a 1.45 WHIP for his career, so this could end up being a productive night for the Padres. Moreland was brought over to mostly DH for the Padres, but he's going to see a lot of action at first base now that Eric Hosmer (finger) is injured. Entering this contest, he is on pace to set career-highs in wOBA (.406) and 1RC+ (157).
Reds vs. Alec Mills ($32), Cubs: Jesse Winker ($22), Nick Castellanos ($14), Mike Moustakas ($9)
Mills started off the season with two good performances, but it's been downhill for him ever since. Across his last five starts, he's allowed 21 runs and seven home runs across 24.2 innings. That included a start against these same Reds in which he allowed four runs over three innings. His inability to limit home runs could be a problem against this trio, specifically. Not only has Winker improved his batting average this season, but his ISO has jumped up to .310 compared to .204 last season.
Mets vs. John Means ($25), Orioles: Pete Alonso ($23), Robinson Cano ($21), J.D. Davis ($20)
The Orioles might not be the only team to score in bunches in this game. Means entered the season as their ace, but he hasn't pitched like one with an 8.10 ERA that is supported by an 8.05 FIP. He's also allowed a staggering 3.6 HR/9, which immediately makes Alonso an appealing target. Davis is a great option with a lefty on the mound considering he has a .407 wOBA against them this season.
