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Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (6/26/17): MLB DFS Advice for FanDuel and DraftKings

We have a small six game slate to start off the week. That means fewer options at each position, so you are going to have to put in the time to find some value. There are clear pitching options today, and a few pitchers you want to pick on. So sit back, read up, and let's win some contests.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 6/26/2017. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options, and of course, value plays

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DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider

Chris Sale - P, vs MIN (DK - $12,,900, FD - $11,700)

Sale is clearly the top option for pitcher on today's slate. He is super expensive, but he brings the consistency you can count on. He has two straight starts of 10 strikeouts, and has put up nine or more in three of his last four starts. He has 146 SO this season in 107 IP. That is an elite level of production, and gets you solid points every time he goes out. Sale is up against the Twins today who have a 20% strikeout rate vs left-handed pitching this season. That isn't super high, but Sale is dominant, so expect the usual from him.

Jeff Samardzija - P, vs COL (DK - $8,400, FD - $8,300)

If you are looking for a bit of a cheaper option at pitcher, or an SP2 on DraftKings, Samardzija is a good option. He is at home in one of the best pitchers parks in the league, and he is up against the Rockies, who have a 22% strikeout rate vs right-handed pitching this season. Over his last 10 starts, Samardzija has put up eight or more strikeouts seven times. He has great stuff to shut down hitters, and can rack up the points fast. He isn't a sure fire cash option, since he has shown a bit of struggles this season, but great as a second option or in tournaments.

 

DFS Infielders to Consider

Willson Contreras - C, @ WAS (DK - $3,600, FD - $2,700)

Contreras is always a good option at catcher, since he isn't that expensive, and gives you a bit of exposure to the Cubs offense. Contreras has a .343 wOBA and a .179 ISO this season vs left-handed pitching. This game is in Washington, which is a solid hitters park, so he is good in all formats.

Cody Bellinger - 1B, vs LAA (DK - $5,500, FD - $3,800)

Bellinger might be the hottest hitter in baseball right now, he is seemingly going deep every other night. He is one of the more expensive options on both sites, so you will need to spend down elsewhere, if you want to fit him in your lineups. This season vs right-handed pitching, he has a .400 wOBA and a .391 ISO. Crazy good numbers, and even though it isn't the biggest sample size, there is no reason to doubt him.

Starlin Castro - 2B, @ CWS (DK - $3,800, FD - $3,100)

Castro had the day off on Sunday, so he should be set to return to the starting lineup tonight. This season vs left-handed pitching, Castro has a .329 wOBA and a .364 OBP. Solid numbers from the second baseman, and considering the smaller slate today, the Yankees might be the chalk offense for the day. He is good for cash games, or if used in a stack.

Todd Frazier - 3B, vs NYY (DK - $4,100, FD - $3,500)

Frazier is a nice mid-tier option given the smaller slate today, and he comes in with solid numbers vs left-handed pitching. This season he has a .347 wOBA and a .246 ISO vs LHP. Really solid numbers for a player that is only batting .211 overall. Great for cash games.

Francisco Lindor - SS vs TEX (DK - $4,600, FD - $3,300)

Lindor is going up against Cole Hamels tonight, who is making his first start coming off of the DL. In most cases, it can be a good idea to pick on a pitcher that is coming back from injury, and when you can get Lindor at home, in a hitters park, you take that opportunity. This season vs LHP, Lindor has a .354 wOBA and a .218 ISO, he is great in all formats tonight.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider

Brian Goodwin - OF, vs CHC (DK - $3,800, FD - $2,600)

Goodwin is still way too cheap on FanDuel, and he should be an auto lock into all of your lineups over there tonight. He not only offers the salary relief, but he comes with a .328 wOBA and a .269 ISO this season vs right-handed pitching. With numbers like those, no reason not to play him, and he gives you some cheap exposure to the Nationals offense.

Andrew Benintendi - OF, vs MIN (DK - $4,100, FD - $3,200)

Benintendi is always a good option, when he is at home going up against a right-handed pitcher, as he is tonight. This season vs RHP, he has a .333 wOBA and a .184 ISO. He isn't that expensive, and this game is in Boston, at hitters park, so its always good to have some exposure to the offenses there.

Shin-soo Choo - OF, @ CLE (DK - $3,600, FD - $3,600)

Choo is really only an option when he is up against right-handed pitching, as he is tonight. His ISO vs LHP, is basically non-existent, and you shouldn't play him in those spots. But we have him at a hitters park vs a righty tonight, so he is in play. He has a .370 wOBA and a .201 ISO vs RHP, best used in a stack, since facing a pitcher who is the favorite.

 

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