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Just How Good Has Justin Verlander Been?
Last night Justin Verlander shut down the Boston Red Sox for his 10th win of the season and lowering his season ERA to 3.64. It wasn’t to long ago that Verlander’s success at the end of the 2015 season looked like a hiccup in a career that was heading down the wrong path as in his 6th start, Verlander was shelled by Cleveland for seven earned in 5 innings. After he took the loss vs. the Indians, Verlander was 2-3 with a 6.49 ERA.
After the game, Verlander tweeted that he was …
Daily Fantasy MLB DFS Picks For DraftKings 5/30/16
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P- Justin Verlander (vs. Los Angeles Angels): $10,900
P- Carlos Martinez (vs. Milwaukee Brewers): $7,400
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Justin Verlander Destroys Yet Another Twitter Troll
With the Tigers in Washington taking on the Nationals, Justin Verlander and his fiancee Kate Upton (you may have heard of her) took a tour of the Capital building with Upton’s uncle Fred who is a Congressman
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Justin Verlander Won’t Be The Hottest Verlander In Detroit For Long
Justin Verlander, 33 years old, seems to be swinging for the fences after asking supermodel, Kate Upton, 23 years old, to marry him. Verlander and Upton started dating in 2013, but they quickly broke it off. After being apart for 6 months, they decided to get back together. Ever since then, the happy couple has been all over social media and they aren’t shy about talking about one another. They are one of the most talked about couples in Major League Baseball. While Justin Verlander is a very popular public figure in Detroit, it looks as if Kate could be the hottest Verlander in Detroit once they tie the knot.
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Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers Week Five Rankings: 5/2-5/8
Below you can find the two start pitchers for week five (5/2-5/8) and their match-ups. If you have any questions or comments about this article or fantasy baseball, please Tweet me @dynasty_digest. If you enjoyed this post, please follow my blog for more updates!
- Matt Harvey (vs. ATL/ @ SD)
- Dallas Keuchel (vs. MIN/ vs. SEA)
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Jake Arrieta (@ PIT/ vs. WAS)
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Johnny Cueto (@ CIN/ vs. COL)
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Gerrit Cole (vs. CHC/ @ STL)
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Justin Verlander’s Little Brother Takes Him Deep, But Will Justin Get The Last Laugh?
In case you haven’t heard, Justin Verlander has a little brother named Ben, who is in the minor league system of the Detroit Tigers. Many people are very familiar with Justin, but Ben’s name has been in the headlines more over the past few days. In 2015, Ben did struggle in High-A, but what he did to his brother on Thursday could erase any negative results from 2015. Yesterday Ben got his first opportunity to hit against his brother in his lifetime and he decided to make the most of it. To read the rest of the article, please click the link below:
Odds To Win The 2016 AL Cy Young In The MLB: Best And Worst Bets
Only a few missed starts over the last several years (in April and March) have stopped the lanky LHP from winning a Cy Young Award thus far. His favorite status is the proper odd – and he should be the #1 guy to win the Award. I hate betting on the favorite though, and in fact, will skip the 3 of the last 4 Cy Young winners on the list – by bypassing them for wagering.
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When gambling establishments put forth their player specials as this it is rarely ever worth it to go for the top 2 picks to win (value – wise).
This doesn’t mean the favorite still won’t win.
Take the ‘Junior Circuit’ Cy Young race for instance. Chris Sale is listed as +300. whereas David Price and Corey Kluber are next with +350. 2015’s winner Dallas Keuchel is 4th at +700 – as is Felix Hernandez.
These five players represent three of the last 5 winners. Typically these guys would all be a great throw down for the Award again in 2016.
My pick for the Award would actually be Sale, who is always a ‘dead arm’ period per spring away from taking the honors as the best chucker in the American League.
I am not going to wager on any of those guys though. Read the rest of this entry
Odds To Win The MLB Divisions In 2016: Best Value Bets
Should win between 82 – 85 games in my view – and is the best odds on the board for this wagering in any category this week. Picking them to win the AL East for a +1200 is full value.
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Bad Value – Red Block
Good Value – Blue Block
AL East
As stated in an article this week, I am loving the value of the O’s across the board. Picking them to win the Division at +1200 should be ranked 1st, to win the American League Pennant at +2800 is 2nd – and to win the World Series at +5000 is third.
Since Baltimore would have a tough NL matchup for the Fall Classic, the best cash should be thrown on the AL East win, then to win the Pennant.
Boston and Toronto are both listed at 87.5 regular season win odds – whereas the Jays are favored to win over that amount just slightly ahead of the Sox. Here they are evenly slated.
David Price is a regular season beast, and Craig Kimbrel solidifies the Bullpen, but I just can’t put money behind them winning this Division.
It was a good job by BET365 handicapping this Division
Boston Red Sox +175 (6)
Toronto Blue Jays +175
NY Yankees +350
TB Rays +800
Baltimore Orioles +1200 (1)
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2016 Fantasy Baseball Pitching Studs, Duds, Break Outs, and Bounce Backs Candidates
Every year fantasy baseball GM’s search and search to find trends and statistical analysis on pitchers to get the upper hand in their leagues. Well today I am here to give you that upper hand. I will be highlighting my 2016 studs, duds, breakout, and bounce back candidates for the upcoming fantasy season. I will be highlighting the following players: Justin Verlander, Joe Ross, Jordan Zimmermann, Lance McCullers, Johnny Cueto, Marcus Stroman, Shelby Miller, and James Shields. To read the article and my analysis, click the link below:
2016 MLB Preseason Power Rankings
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With just 5 weeks to the regular season – and all of the important Free Agents finally being locked up with Ian Desmond signing with the Rangers, it is time to see where all 30 MLB clubs stack up.
We are going to be running weekly power rankings once the year starts on Apr.3, 2016.
The way I compile the Power Rankings is best on confidence to win the World Series. Some clubs may be more talented (or playing better) than a squad they are behind in the rankings, but the Division (and strength of opponents) plays a massive factor.
It is the reason why teams like the Royals or Astros will be selected above a team like the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Pittsburgh Pirates might win 90 games (which may only see one AL club join them), but because they have to contend with the Cards and Cubs in the NL Central, it will be tough for them to receive a great ranking (at least until games are played). Read the rest of this entry
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