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PITCHER
Dallas Keuchel, HOU at KC ($24,400): You could take a chance today on pitching, but with two really good options at the top, why do that? Keuchel has yet to go deep into a game since his return from the DL, but he's posted quality starts in his past two and recorded 15 strikeouts. A matchup with the Royals presents his best chance to go deeper, as they have one of the 10 highest K% in the league while their team wOBA is the second-lowest in the majors.
Zack Greinke, AZ vs. SD ($24,000): Greinke is actually the better option of the two, as he's likely to rack up more strikeouts. He has been on a roll all season, posting a 3.06 ERA and 10.44 K/9. He now gets a great matchup against the Padres, who have the worst wOBA in the league against right-handed pitching and strike out at a high rate. If you don't want to take two high-priced options on this slate, I would place Greinke above Keuchel.
INFIELD
Jedd Gyorko, STL at CIN ($8,100): Gyorko leads the Cardinals in wOBA against right-handed pitchers, and he'll now face off against Bronson Arroyo, who has allowed a .392 wOBA to same-handed hitters, including .415 at Great American Ballpark. The Cardinals make for a great stacking option on this slate.
Matt Carpenter, STL at CIN ($8,100): Carpenter has underperformed for much of the season, and he's been in a bit of a rut lately, but there's a good chance he breaks out of it against Arroyo, who comes in with a 6.24 ERA and only one quality start in his past four appearances.
Kris Bryant, CHC vs. MIA ($9,100): The Cubs are starting to heat up and that could be bad news for opposing starter Jose Urena, who's allowed 13 runs over his last three starts. Meanwhile, Bryant leads the Cubs in wOBA against right-handed pitchers.
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Corey Dickerson, TB vs. CHW ($9,200): Dickerson continues to produce at a very high rate and that shouldn't change as he gets a shot at Mike Pelfrey, who has pitched well above his level for most of the season. Dickerson and the Rays could be the start of Pelfrey's regression, as the lineup is full of solid lefties and Pelfrey has historically struggled against them. Additionally, Dickerson's .410 wOBA against righties leads the team.
Seth Smith, BAL vs. PIT ($7,200):Chad Kuhl takes the mound for the Pirates, and while he's been decent against righties this season, he's been terrible against lefties. While you could stack the Orioles, I would prefer sticking to the lefties in the lineup. Right at the top is Smith, who always seems to be in the mix when the O's get their offense going. Left-handed hitters have posted a .442 wOBA against Kuhl this season, so really any lefty is in play.
Chris Davis, BAL vs. PIT ($9,000): While the Orioles' lineup is full of right-handed sluggers, the unquestioned power from the left side comes from Davis, who enters with a seven-game hitting streak and with hoers in three of those games. He has actually hit lefties better than righties this season, but historically he's been better against righties.
UTILITY
Miguel Sano, MN at SEA ($9,300): Sano is one of a handful of hitters averaging double-digit fantasy points per game this season, but his salary doesn't reflect how good he's been. He now gets a great matchup against Yovani Gallardo, who has surrendered 23 runs over his last five starts. Sano is the best all-around hitter on the Twins, and he's been the best against righties this season with a .422 wOBA.
Paul Goldschmidt, AZ vs. SD ($10,800): There are a lot of good stacking options on this slate and we don't want to forget about the Diamondbacks at home against Luis Perdomo, who enters with a 5.02 ERA. With that said, he's bound to get rocked in a park that's tough to pitch in. Goldschmidt is always at the top of any Diamondback stacks and this spot is no exception, as he has a team-high .448 wOBA against right-handed pitchers this year.
