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The Colorado Rockies are no longer playing in Coors Field. In fact, they are not playing at all. That does not mean that the Washington Nationals are out of the equation, however. I always look for opportunities to stack, and I'll be sharing my thoughts on those plays with you.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/18/16. 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 DraftKings.
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DFS Lineup Stacks to Target on DraftKings
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals get a great matchup tonight against the Atlanta Braves and Rob Whalen. With the amount of power and upside scattered throughout the Nationals' lineup, it is going to be tough to avoid them. It'll be much harder to hit in Atlanta than it was in Colorado, but players like Daniel Murphy, Wilson Ramos, and Trea Turner are not going to allow that to stop them.
Minnesota Twins
Dillon Gee is one of the worst pitchers in the league right now. The Minnesota Twins are starting to slow down, but there are still a few players on the team that are worth using tonight. The Twins can be used in both 50/50 contests and tournaments.
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians have one of the best offenses in the league, and tonight, they are set to face off against the Chicago White Sox and Carlos Rodon. The amount of upside and power the Indians' lineup possesses is great. Use them in tournaments tonight.
DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings
Madison Bumgarner is simply the best starting pitcher on the board without question. He is in the running for Cy Young this season, even though the San Francisco Giants' offense rarely helps him out. Regardless, use him in all formats.
Hisashi Iwakuma has over 30 fantasy points in two of his last three games, so the upside is obviously there. The Los Angeles Angels are not a very high-scoring offense, so the Seattle Mariners' starter should not have too many issues.
DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings
Catcher (C) - Kurt Suzuki
Kurt Suzuki is not very powerful. He does not have too much upside either, but he has been very consistent this season, and his price tag is low. He will likely hit value, so use him in 50/50 contests.
First Base (1B) - Mike Napoli
Mike Napoli is hitting over .400 in his last 10 games. He has two home runs, eight RBIs, five walks, and over 10 fantasy points per game on average. If stacking the Cleveland Indians, do not leave Napoli out of that.
Second Base (2B) - Chase Utley
Chase Utley hits extremely well in Philadelphia. Against the Phillies this season, he is averaging 15 fantasy points per game. He has been very solid over his last 10 games, so use him in both 50/50 contests and tournaments.
Shortstop (SS) - Alexei Ramirez
Alexei Ramirez is very cheap. He gets a solid matchup tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Archie Bradley, and he is hitting over .300 in his last 10 games. He obviously does not have too much upside, but he only needs a hit or two to reach value.
Third Base (3B) - Martin Prado
Martin Prado is hitting in the very hitter-friendly ballpark in Cincinnati tonight, and he is hitting over .300 in his last 10 games and on the season. There is just no reason to avoid him.
DFS Outfielders to Consider on DraftKings
Howie Kendrick is hitting at the bottom of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup, but he is hitting over .400 in his last 10 games. He gets hot from time to time, and currently, he is very hot. Use him until he cools down, especially against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Chris Owings has been on fire for the Arizona Diamondbacks of recent. His price tag has come up, but not enough. He is averaging double-digit fantasy points per game over his last 10, and he can be used in all formats.
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