X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (6/21/16): MLB DFS Advice

By Keith Allison on Flickr (Original version) UCinternational (Crop) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

While I miss not having the opportunity to sneak in some day game watching at my desk, a 15 game Tuesday slate where every game's first pitch is at night is a beautiful thing for DFS. We have that situation tonight with every team in action under the lights. There are quite a few games today with fairly high over/unders listed in Vegas, so I'll give you those with figures nine or higher: White Sox at Red Sox (9), Rockies at Yankees (9.5), Padres at Orioles (10), Diamondbacks at Blue Jays (9), and Reds at Rangers (9.5). As for positive park factors for hitters, the batters with the greatest advantages today are the left-handed batters of the Rockies and Yankees, the left-handed batters of the Padres and Orioles, and the lefties of the Rangers and Reds.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/21/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from high-priced to low-priced options and identify options who will out-perform their expectations, including sleepers and value plays on FanDuel.

Editor's Note: RotoBaller offers the best Premium MLB Subscription - only $1.99 per week. All the tools you need to help win your seasonal and daily leagues: Hitter & Pitcher Streamers, Matchup Ratings for every player, Under-the-Radar Surgers for AVG, HR, Ks, plus daily DFS Cheat Sheets, Lineup Picks, Expert Lineups, Stacks and Avoids. 

 

DFS Lineup Stacks to Target for FanDuel

There are so many quality stacking opportunities today - where do I begin?

Baltimore Orioles versus Luis Perdomo

This is a fun one because both left-handed and right-handed batters have been very successful against Perdomo this season and the Orioles have plenty of hitters with pop to choose from. In 2016, Perdomo has allowed a .385 wOBA and .505 slugging percentage to left-handed batters and a .454 wOBA and .630 slugging percentage to right-handed hitters. That .630 slugging percentage allowed to righties is the highest split allowed of any pitcher today. Perdomo, who normally pitches in pitcher-friendly San Diego, has a HR/9 allowed on the road of 2.18. This game also features the highest over/under of the day at 10 runs. Fill your lineup with Orioles today!

New York Yankees Right-Handed Batters versus Chad Bettis

Due to park factors, I'd normally like to lean left-handed batters in Yankee Stadium, but Bettis has been hit so hard by the right side I can't ignore it. For the season, he's allowed a .373 wOBA and .527 slugging percentage split while also allowing 2.01 HR/9 on the road. I did some digging, since I assumed those numbers would be inflated from his Coors Field starts, but he's actually allowed a higher slugging percentage on the road than at home this season - go figure.

Houston Astros Right-Handed Batters versus Hector Santiago

Hector Santiago's splits to right-handed batters - .346 wOBA, .483 slugging percentage allowed - are strong, but don't exactly scream "stack against me." However, I think there is a lot of value in this Astros lineup that is loaded with power from the right side. Keep in mind, Santiago pitches half of his games in a pitcher friendly park and has still allowed an average of more than two home runs per nine innings to righties this season. On a day where there are a few more obvious stacks, I think the Astros stack could fly under the radar and prove to be a lucrative decision.

Also Consider: Texas Rangers versus Anthony DeSclafani 

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider for FanDuel

Noah Syndegaard (SP, NYM) - $10,900

I've discussed this before, but I truly think Syndegaard is matchup proof. On a day like today, though, where another elite pitcher in Jose Fernandez is pitching, it's worth it to compare their matchups before moving in one direction or the other. Noah gets the nod for me for a few reasons, starting with price and $1,100 you save in choosing Syndegaard over Fernandez. The second of which is strikeout opportunity. Fernandez's K/9 is higher than Syndegaard's but the Royals strikeout against right-handers at a higher clip than the Braves do and Syndegaard pitchers deeper into games. For the season, Noah has averaged 6.5 innings per start, whereas Fernandez is under six at 5.9. Syndegaard also sports a hard hit rate allowed of 11 percentage points lesser than Fernandez. Since the opportunity for double digit strikeouts might not be there tonight, I'm not in love with Syndegaard in tournament formats but he's certainly my pick for cash lineups.

Corey Kluber (SP, CLE) - $9,700

Kluber gets the nod for me as my top tournament pitcher for the evening. I think people put way too much stock in a pitcher's last outing, and since Kluber's wasn't a good one, he could fly under the radar this evening. Taking away his 15 point performance in his most recent start, Kluber has been great over the past month, putting up 48 FanDuel points or more in three of his prior four starts. For the season, Kluber is averaging 9.61 K/and high strikeout upside presents itself tonight in the form of the Rays' hitters - they that strikeout nearly 28% of the time against right-handed pitching. Even despite his rough outing last week, Kluber sports one of the best hard hit rates of the day at just 27%.

Also Consider: Aaron Nola (SP, PHI) - $9,000 (GPP)

 

DFS Infielders to Consider for FanDuel

Catcher (C)

Russell Martin (C, TOR) - $3,200

This is spending up a little higher than I'd normally like to for a catcher, but Martin is in a great spot to do some damage tonight. After a really slow start to the season, Martin has found his form and in the past 10 games, he's exceeded value seven times, by an average of more than five points a night. He owns a .340 wOBA and .200 ISO split and faces a pitcher in Patrick Corbin who has allowed 1.62 HR/9 to right-handed batters this season.

 

First Base (1B)

Chris Davis (1B, BAL) - $4,200

I mentioned up top how much I love the Orioles today and Crush is a big proponent of why. His splits this year against right-handed pitchers - .431 wOBA, .362 ISO - are absolutely incredible and he matches up against a pitcher that has been getting crushed this season. I'm expecting lots of RBI opportunities for Mr. Davis and company.

Also Consider: Mike Napoli (1B, CLE) - $2,900

 

Second Base (2B)

Jonathan Schoop (2B, BAL) - $3,300

Schoop is one of my favorite power hitters for tournament formats week in and week out since he sits near the bottom of the order and seems to be less owned because of it. Tonight he and the rest of his teammates have a fantastic opportunity for offensive fireworks against Luis Perdomo. For the season, Schoops splits - .358 wOBA, .226 ISO - are very impressive for a second baseman.

 

Shortstop (SS)

Trevor Story (SS, COL) - $2,800

At this price point, Story is such a great value. Sure, he steps away from hitter-friendly Coors, but Yankee Stadium is a great park to do some damage in. Story sports a .368 wOBA and .296 ISO against right-handed pitching this season. His opposition, Ivan Nova, struggles with righties and has allowed a .517 slugging percentage to them this season while allowing 1.54 HR/9.

Also Consider: Tim Anderson (SS, CWS) - $3,000

 

Third Base (3B)

Jung-Ho Kang (3B, PIT) - $2,400

Like Story, Kang is an incredible bargain and could go overlooked tonight. His recent performance hasn't been great, but a look at advanced stats reveals he may have been a bit unlucky. His hard hit rate is above 35% over the past 15 days, and more impressively, he owns a line drive rate of 44% during that same time period. In other words, he's hitting the ball hard and on the nose, but he's finding a lot of gloves. For the season, he sports a .400 wOBA and .241 ISO against right-handed pitching.

Also Consider: Josh Donaldson (3B, TOR) - $4,500

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider for FanDuel

George Springer (OF, HOU) - $3,900

Springer not only sports great splits but he has ideal position in the order and should have plenty of opportunities to drive in runs and be driven in as I think the Astros will chase Hector Santiago fairly quickly. Santiago really struggles with right-handed batters.

Nomar Mazara (OF, TEX) - $3,000

Mazara has come back to Earth so to speak, but he still has impressive splits this season and is somewhat of a bargain at this price point. He matches up with Anthony DeSclafani today, who, despite owning 2.08 ERA, has actually been hit very hard this season. His xFIP is above six and for his career, he's allowed over a .350 wOBA to left-handed hitters.

Kole Calhoun (OF, LAA) - $3,500

Normally I like someone with a little more pop at this price point and position, but Calhoun is a nice tournament option today thanks to his opponent, Collin McHugh. McHugh has been getting hit very hard lately and really struggles to retire lefty batters.

Also Consider: Adam Jones (OF, BAL) - $3,900

 

Full Season MLB & DFS Premium Pass

Get a Premium Pass for the entire MLB season - including the playoffs - for only $29.99. That's Premium access to over 10 tools, and over 20 valuable resources, for one incredible price. Here's a taste of what you get:

  • DFS lineup picks and cheat sheets for FanDuel and DraftKings - seven days a week
  • Three expert lineups: FanDuel, DraftKings, and Stack of the Day - seven days a week
  • Top DFS value plays, avoids and injury updates - seven days a week
  • Lineup tools: daily premium hitter and pitcher matchup ratings

All of this for just $29.99... it's simply the best deal around. No other site offers this type of deal. What are you waiting for?

 

Live Expert Q&A Chats - Every Weekday @ 1 PM and 6 PM EST (DFS)

Fantasy Baseball Chat Room

[iflychat_embed id="c-55" hide_user_list="yes" hide_popup_chat="no" height="400px"]

 

 

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Las Vegas Raiders10 hours ago

Maxx Crosby Confirms His Season Is Over
David Njoku10 hours ago

"A Gametime Decision" For Week 15
Josh Downs10 hours ago

Likely To Play On Sunday
Tony Pollard10 hours ago

Expected To Play Versus Cincinnati
Jared McCain12 hours ago

Out Indefinitely
De'Anthony Melton13 hours ago

On The Move To Brooklyn
Dennis Schröder13 hours ago

Dennis Schroder Heading To Golden State
Breece Hall13 hours ago

Expected To Suit Up For Week 15
Tyler Toffoli14 hours ago

In Danger Of Missing Saturday's Game
NHL14 hours ago

Will Smith Back In Sharks Lineup Saturday
Dustin Wolf14 hours ago

Takes On Prolific Panthers Saturday
Andrei Kuzmenko14 hours ago

Will Not Play On Saturday
Kevin Lankinen14 hours ago

Unavailable On Saturday
Elias Lindholm14 hours ago

Good To Go Saturday
Cam Fowler15 hours ago

Blues Pick Up Cam Fowler In Trade With Ducks
NFL17 hours ago

Maxx Crosby Ruled Out For Week 15
NFL18 hours ago

Trevon Diggs Out For Season With Knee Injury
Jalen Johnson18 hours ago

Will Suit Up For Saturday's Game
Bogdan Bogdanovic18 hours ago

Playing Against Milwaukee
Trae Young18 hours ago

Available On Saturday
Khris Middleton18 hours ago

Active Versus Atlanta
Giannis Antetokounmpo18 hours ago

Good To Go Against Atlanta
Kevin Huerter19 hours ago

Suffers Another Shoulder Injury
Paul Reed19 hours ago

Pistons Waiving Paul Reed
Paolo Banchero19 hours ago

Spotted Shooting On Saturday
D'Andre Swift19 hours ago

Questionable For Monday Night
Roschon Johnson19 hours ago

Ruled Out For Week 15
Nolan Arenado21 hours ago

Astros Serious About Trading For Nolan Arenado
Jeffrey Springs21 hours ago

A's Acquire Jeffrey Springs From Rays
Deshaun Watson21 hours ago

Expected Back In Cleveland In 2025
Harrison Butker22 hours ago

Chiefs Releasing Matthew Wright, Harrison Butker Expected To Return
Samuel Ersson24 hours ago

Faces Wild On Saturday
Marc-Andre Fleury1 day ago

In Wild Net For Saturday's Matchup
Linus Ullmark1 day ago

Records 10th Career Shutout
Nick Jensen1 day ago

Continues Prolific Month In Friday's Win
Shane Pinto1 day ago

Ends Dry Spell With Two-Goal Effort
Evan Bouchard1 day ago

A Game-Time Call On Saturday
Donovan Clingan2 days ago

Returning On Friday
Marquise Brown2 days ago

Expected Back Before Postseason
Bradley Beal2 days ago

Downgraded To Out
Jamal Murray2 days ago

Upgraded To Available
Christian Braun2 days ago

To Play On Friday
Aaron Gordon2 days ago

Available On Friday
Joel Embiid2 days ago

Won't Return On Friday
Bradley Beal2 days ago

Now Questionable Versus Utah
LeBron James2 days ago

JJ Reddick Doesn't Know When LeBron James Will Return
Anthony Davis2 days ago

Available Against Minnesota
Austin Reaves2 days ago

Upgraded To Available On Friday
Christian Walker2 days ago

Seattle Would "Love" To Sign Christian Walker
Carson Kelly2 days ago

Agrees To Two-Year Contract With Cubs
Houston Astros2 days ago

Cam Smith Traded To Houston
Hayden Wesneski2 days ago

Shipped To Houston
Alec Martinez2 days ago

Added To Injured Reserve
Anthony Stolarz2 days ago

Day-To-Day With A Lower-Body Injury
K'Andre Miller2 days ago

Placed On Injured Reserve
Dan Vladar2 days ago

Considered Day-To-Day
Ladd McConkey2 days ago

Officially Questionable For Week 15
Cam Talbot2 days ago

Re-Aggravates Lower-Body Injury
Matt Dumba2 days ago

To Remain Out On Saturday
Linus Ullmark2 days ago

Seeks Fourth Straight Win Friday
Bub Means2 days ago

Ruled Out For Week 15
Derek Carr2 days ago

Listed As Doubtful, Not Starting
Josh Downs2 days ago

Questionable For Week 15
Kenneth Walker III2 days ago

Listed As Doubtful For Week 15
Tyler Higbee2 days ago

Expected To Make Season Debut In Week 16
D'Andre Swift2 days ago

Roschon Johnson Miss Another Practice
Trey McBride2 days ago

Good To Go, Remains A Must-Start In Fantasy
Tony Pollard2 days ago

Listed As Questionable For Week 15
Isaac Paredes2 days ago

Shipped To Houston
Kyle Tucker2 days ago

Cubs Acquire Kyle Tucker From The Astros
Kyle Tucker2 days ago

Cubs Close To Acquiring Kyle Tucker From The Astros
Nestor Cortes2 days ago

Traded To The Brewers
Adrian Yanez2 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Tampa
Daniel Marcos2 days ago

Looks To Remain Undefeated At UFC Tampa
Vitor Petrino2 days ago

Looks To Return To Win Column At UFC Tampa
Dustin Jacoby2 days ago

A Big Underdog At UFC Tampa
Cub Swanson2 days ago

Searching For 30th Career Win At UFC Tampa
Billy Quarantillo2 days ago

Faces A Legend At UFC Tampa
Devin Williams2 days ago

Traded To The Yankees
Joaquin Buckley2 days ago

Looks For His Sixth Win In A Row
Colby Covington2 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Bruno Silva2 days ago

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Manel Kape2 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Tampa
Tuco Tokkos2 days ago

Looks For His First UFC Win
Navajo Stirling2 days ago

Set To Make His UFC Debut
Kevin Lankinen2 days ago

Frustrates Panthers With Shutout Performance
Kyle Bradish3 days ago

Begins Throwing Program
Nolan Arenado3 days ago

Would Approve Of Trade To The Bronx
Francisco Lindor3 days ago

Back Injury In The Rearview Mirror
Rafael Devers3 days ago

Red Sox Prepared To Keep Rafael Devers At Third Base
Cody Bellinger3 days ago

Yankees Targeting Cody Bellinger
Pete Alonso3 days ago

Mets Still Trying To Bring Back Pete Alonso
Corbin Burnes3 days ago

Giants The Favorites To Land Corbin Burnes
Brenton Doyle3 days ago

Rockies Plan To Hit Brenton Doyle At Leadoff
Mitch Keller4 days ago

Jared Jones, Mitch Keller Available For Trade
Shane Bieber4 days ago

Throwing From 90 Feet
Alexandre Pantoja6 days ago

Gets Second-Round Win At UFC 310
Kai Asakura6 days ago

Submitted At UFC 310
Alexander Volkov6 days ago

Takes Split-Decision Loss
Ciryl Gane6 days ago

Edges Out Split Decision At UFC 310
MMA6 days ago

Doo Ho Choi Scores TKO Win At UFC 310

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Packers vs. Seahawks Sunday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Jordan Love, Geno Smith, Josh Jacobs, Zach Charbonnet, Jayden Reed, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and more

With the fantasy football playoffs underway in the vast majority of leagues, we have an excellent matchup for Sunday Night Football between two of the league's most intriguing teams, as the Packers and Seahawks meet in an NFC clash. Both of these squads are fighting for NFC playoff berths. First-year Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald […]


Video: Fantasy Football Playoff Stashes and Streamers to Win Your League - Week 15, 16, and 17 Start 'Em Analysis

After fighting all season long, it is time for the fantasy football playoffs! Our YouTube team is bringing you sharp advice for the postseason. Check out our fantasy football playoff stashes and streamers that can help you win your league! NFL Network and RotoBaller contributor LaQuan Jones gives in-depth fantasy football advice, breaking down some […]


Drake London - NFL, Fantasy football rankings, waiver wire, dfs

Falcons vs. Raiders MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Drake London, Sincere McCormick, Jakobi Meyers, Kyle Pitts, Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney, Brock Bowers

The last game of the all-important Week 15 fantasy football slate features two struggling squads from different conferences. Read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Falcons vs. Raiders game to help make any fantasy football lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. Kirk Cousins and the Falcons have choked away the lead […]


Sam Darnold - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Bears vs. Vikings MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Aaron Jones, D'Andre Swift, DJ Moore, T.J. Hockenson, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold, Jordan Addison, more

The fantasy football playoffs are here, and it's never been more critical to set optimal lineups. Read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Bears vs. Vikings game to help make any fantasy football lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. While this game is viewed as a mismatch, anything can happen on […]


David Njoku - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 15 (Sunday Morning Updates): Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, Ladd McConkey, Josh Downs, David Njoku, and more

Heading into Week 15 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 15 as of Sunday, December 15, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players. The injury news for […]


Josh Allen - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

NFL Week 15 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Game

The NFL regular season is heading into the homestretch! Several divisional titles are still very much up for grabs as we kicked off Week 15 with a pivotal clash between the Rams and Niners and now move into a jampacked slate with exciting matchups. With every team in action, Week 15 includes two Monday Night […]


Zach Charbonnet - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Packers vs Seahawks SNF Showdown (Week 15)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a big Sunday Night Football matchup between two teams that could be seen as rivals over the last decade and a half. Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers (9-4) are heading west to take on Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks (8-5). Let’s see how this one plays out.   […]


Derrick Henry - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 15 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 15! This Week 15 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em will help you make the right lineup decisions in the first round of the fantasy football playoffs.  It's wild to think we are already in Week 15 of the NFL season and […]


DeAndre Hopkins - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 15 - Adam Thielen, DeAndre Hopkins, DeMario Douglas, Rashod Bateman

Welcome to WR Matchups to Target for Week 15. Last week we landed two 2x multiplier picks but failed to secure any home run (3x DK salary multiplier) picks for only the third time this year. This week’s main slate is missing a handful of the highest floor receivers, giving way to pay up elsewhere […]


Jordan Love - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 15 - Jordan Love, Tyrone Tracy Jr., DeVonta Smith, and more

The fantasy playoffs are here, and congratulations -- you made it! With no byes left and managers facing a full roster, it’s all about optimizing matchups. The pressure is on, the stakes are sky-high, and the margin for error is low.  Managers may have relied on certain players to get them here, but the cold […]


Blake Corum - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 15 Includes Blake Corum, Trey Benson, Kendre Miller, Cam Akers, Kimani Vidal, and more

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]


DeVonta Smith - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Week 15 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Alvin Kamara, DeVonta Smith, Tyrone Tracy, Jayden Reed, Nick Chubb, Cade Otton

Welcome to the fantasy football playoffs! Week 15 of the fantasy football season has arrived, and the stakes are higher than ever. Whether you successfully navigated difficult matchups and injuries or lucked into drafting Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry in the first two rounds, you've made it to the dance and have a shot at […]


Calvin Ridley - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 15 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Rico Dowdle, Zach Charbonnet, Calvin Ridley, Tua Tagovailoa

Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights are an essential weekly feature on RotoBaller.com for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, he focuses on players to choose as starting options when you are dealing with tight lineup decisions. The lineup picks included in this rundown are based on Scott’s Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller […]