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DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/9/18): MLB DFS Lineups

The top daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on September 8th, 2018. Troy Klauder's MLB DFS analysis and sleepers for building optimal DFS rosters.

Football? Who needs football when we've got a beautiful 11-game featured slate on DraftKings today. We've got a Coors Field game on this slate, as well as a thick middle tier of pitchers.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/9/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays.

You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks for sites like FanDuel, and other sports too. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to hit me up on Twitter @ElliottBaasBB.

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DraftKings DFS Starting Pitchers

Andrew Heaney, LAA (@ CWS): $8,400

Heaney has a favorable matchup Sunday against the White Sox, who strike out 26.8% of the time against left-handed pitchers, most in the MLB by nearly 2%. They also have a .308 wOBA and .148 ISO versus southpaws this season. Heaney has been better than his 4.16 ERA this season. He has an above average 3.73 K/BB ratio and a 3.90 SIERA. Heaney is in a good spot as a tournament play or as an SP2 in cash games.

Vince Velasquez, PHI (@ NYM): $8,300

Velasquez too has a good matchup against the New York Mets. The Mets have a .310 wOBA and 21.6% strikeout rate on the year. Velasquez also gets a positive park shift from Citizens Bank Park to Citi Field. Like Andrew Heaney, Velasquez has been better than his 4.10 ERA. He has a 3.94 SIERA and 2.74 K/BB ratio on the season. This game has a 7 O/U and should be a low scoring affair on each side.

DraftKings DFS Infielders

Catcher

Nick Hundley SF (@ MIL): $3,200

We’re looking to punt catcher today, and Hundley provides a good option on this slate. He gets  a nice park upgrade from AT & T Park to Miller Park and faces a weak pitcher in Zach Davies. Davies has a 4.84 FIP and 1.31 HR/9 on the season. Hundley has decent pop with a .173 ISO and nine homers in 245 PA this season.

First Base

Edwin Encarnacion, CLE (@ TOR): $4,200

Encarnacion faces a favorable matchup against Toronto southpaw Thomas Pannone. Pannone has a 4.66 SIERA and 1.02 HR/9 on the season. His low 7.1% HR/FB ratio and .259 BABIP suggest that Pannone has been fortunate to have just a 4.58 ERA. His 5.33 xFIP suggests bad things are coming for Pannone.

Encarnacion may be striking out more than ever, but he still has the power. On the season he has 29 homers and a .233 ISO. Pannone has a 52% flyball rate against, so Encarnacion should get a few balls in the air in this one.

Second Base

D.J. LeMahieu, COL (vs. LAD): $4,200

Rich Hill is a quality pitcher, but the Colorado Rockies feast on lefties at home. Plus, the negative effect of thin air on breaking balls has been noted several times. Hill may struggle more than the average pitcher in Coors because of his curveball-heavy approach. LeMahieu dominates lefties and has an .899 OPS and .219 ISO against left-handed pitching. As the Rockies’ number two hitter LeMahieu is a key piece to a Rockies stack.

Third Base

Nolan Arenado, COL (vs. LAD): $5,200

Arenado’s stats at home against lefties are legendary. At Coors Field versus left-handed pitchers Arenado has a 1.354 OPS, .463 ISO, and .413 AVG on the season. He’s been slumping a little bit lately, hitting .182 in September, but all that means is a nice discount on Arenado in this matchup. At home against a lefty is the perfect condition for Arenado.

Shortstop

Francisco Lindor, CLE (@ TOR): $5,300

Lindor has been a monster against left-handed pitching this season. He has a .360 AVG, 1.013 OPS, and .216 ISO on the season. He pairs nicely with Encarnacion since Lindor hits leadoff and Encarnacion hits cleanup. Trevor Story ($6,100) is a little too steep today, but Lindor is a great option as the second most expensive shortstop on this slate.

DraftKings DFS Outfielders

Matt Holliday, COL (vs. LAD): $3,900

Holliday is an amazing value on this slate. He has crushed the ball since returning to the majors, hitting .407 with a .259 ISO and two homers in 33 PA. He hits fifth for the Rockies against lefties and even at age 38 can still swing it against southpaws.

Brandon Guyer, CLE (@ TOR): $3,200

Guyer hits lefties and only lefties, and he does it well. On the year he has an .825 OPS and .225 ISO versus left-handed pitchers. He usually hits about fifth or sixth against lefties and is a good value after paying up for a few of the big Cleveland bats.

 

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Travis Etienne Jr.

Needs to Bounce Back in 2025
Wan'Dale Robinson

Wants More Downfield Opportunities this Season
Quinshon Judkins

Arrested on Saturday for Battery and Domestic Violence
Terry McLaurin

Could be a Holdout at Training Camp
Roger McCreary

a Candidate for a Contract Extension?
Max Fried

Exits Start With Blister
Mike Evans

Buccaneers Could Have Difficult Time Retaining Mike Evans
Charles Cross

Could Sign Extension Before Training Camp
Xavier Restrepo

One to Watch Going into Training Camp
Calvin Ridley

Appears Re-Energized
Mark Andrews

Still a Key Piece in Ravens Offense
Ndamukong Suh

Officially Announces his Retirement
Jaylen Waddle

Motivated After Disappointing Season
Tre Harris

Still Unsigned
Hunter Dobbins

to Miss Rest of Season With Torn ACL
Nolan Arenado

Held Out of Lineup on Saturday
Alexandre Sarr

Plays Well in Summer League Loss to Phoenix
Yang Hansen

Looks Good on Friday Night
Carlos Correa

Sitting on Saturday
Austin Riley

Placed on 10-Day Injured List
Nolan Arenado

Exits Friday's Contest With Sprained Finger
Jake Burger

Expects to Play on Saturday
Erik Karlsson

Open to Move Away From Pittsburgh
Zach Hyman

Hopes to be Ready for Start of Next Season
SJ

Jeff Skinner Joins Sharks on One-Year Contract
Wyatt Langford

Records Four-Hit Night
Cal Raleigh

Homers Twice, Drives in Five
Cody Bellinger

Swats Three Homers in Victory
Jake Burger

Leaves With Quad Discomfort on Friday
Carlos Correa

Exits Game With Mild Ankle Sprain
Edward Cabrera

Dealing with Posterior Elbow Discomfort
Austin Riley

Leaves Game Early on Friday With Abdominal Tightness
Kon Knueppel

Struggles in Summer League Win
Rafael Devers

Dealing With Back Inflammation
Walter Clayton Jr.

Plays Well on Friday Night
Cody Williams

Scores 21 Points in Summer League Loss
Kyle Filipowski

Leads the Way on Friday Night
Teoscar Hernández

Teoscar Hernandez Returning on Friday
Sauce Gardner

Wants to be Highest-Paid Cornerback
Rhamondre Stevenson

Heading into an Important Season
Minnesota Vikings

Josh Metellus, Vikings Have Mutual Interest in Extension
Tua Tagovailoa

2025 Could be Tua Tagovailoa's Last Season in Miami
Rashawn Slater

has "Full Confidence" a Deal Will Get Done
Byron Buxton

Returns on Friday
Isaiah Jackson

Signs Three-Year Extension
Jake Meyers

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Calf Strain
Brandon Lowe

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Tightness
Kodai Senga

Reinstated to Start on Friday
Alex Bregman

Officially Activated and Starting on Friday
Marvin Bagley III

Joining the Wizards
Herbert Jones

Signing Extension with Pelicans
Jacob Toppin

Returning to Hawks
Chicago Bears

Bears Extend General Manager Ryan Poles
Dalton Knecht

Avoids Serious Injury
MarShawn Lloyd

in a "Much Better Spot" Heading Into Training Camp
Javon Small

Signs Two-Way Deal
Dustin Hopkins

Browns Still Counting on Dustin Hopkins
Ryan Reaves

Traded to Sharks
Vladislav Kolyachonok

Moves to Dallas
Matt Dumba

Lands in Pittsburgh
Mackie Samoskevich

Re-Signs with Panthers on One-Year Deal
Josh Manson

Inks Two-Year Extension with Avalanche
EDM

Isaac Howard Signs Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract With Oilers
Tallison Teixeira

Set For His First UFC Main Event
Derrick Lewis

Set To Headline UFC Nashville
Gabriel Bonfim

Looks For His Third UFC Win
Stephen Thompson

Returns At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Calvin Kattar

In Dire Need Of Victory
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere A Favorite At UFC Nashville
Nate Landwehr

Aims To Bounce Back
MMA

Austen Lane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Vitor Petrino

Set For His Heavyweight Debut
Tuco Tokkos

Set To Open Up UFC Nashville Main Card
Junior Tafa

Set For Light-Heavyweight Bout
Jalen Williams

Signs Contract Extension With Thunder
Alijah Martin

Agrees to Two-Way Deal With Raptors
Tristan Vukcevic

Set to Return to Washington
Anfernee Simons

Celtics Are "Actively Trying to Trade" Anfernee Simons
NBA

Alex Ducas Heading to Australia
Dominick Barlow

Inks Two-Way Deal With 76ers
Jordan McLaughlin

Spurs Re-Sign Jordan McLaughlin to One-Year Deal
Dylan Harper

Out Thursday, Expected to Play Saturday
VJ Edgecombe

Diagnosed with a Sprained Thumb
Gary Woodland

Looking to Find Rhythm at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Brings Consistent Play to Scottish Open
Maverick McNealy

a Solid Value Play at Scottish Open
Aldrich Potgieter

Making Scottish Open Debut
Tom Kim

Looks to Rebound at Scottish Open
Brian Harman

a Safe Option at Scottish Open
Luke Clanton

a Sneaky Value Play at Scottish Open
Sam Burns

Looking to Stay Hot at Scottish Open
Nicolai Hojgaard

May Feel More at Home in Europe
Harry Hall

Showing Fine Form Heading to Scotland
Ryan Fox

Playing Well Since Early Spring Struggles
Max Greyserman

has Solid History at the Genesis Scottish Open
Harris English

Aims High for Scotland Next
Corey Conners

Primed for the Genesis Scottish Open
Daniel Brown

Attempts the Scottish Swing Again
Jacob Bridgeman

Needs Putter to Work at Genesis Scottish Open
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

a Smart Play for Scottish Open
Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
NASCAR

Sepp Straka Not Likely to Find Momentum at Scottish Open
Justin Rose

Hopes Month Hiatus Helps Him Bounce Back at Scottish Open
NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
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