MLB Preview Sunday 5/26/24

Today’s MLB DFS slate is packed with exciting matchups and intriguing pitching duels. Let’s break down each game, focusing on the pitching matchups and key insights. This preview will set the stage for your DFS lineup decisions, providing detailed analysis and statistics to guide your strategy.

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Mariners @ Nationals – 1:35pm (ET) – Nationals Park

Pitching Matchup

• Bryan Woo (R) – Mariners
  • vs. LHH: 46.1 IP, 19.7% K%, 11.7% BB%, .220 ISO, .332 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 57.0 IP, 31.0% K%, 3.8% BB%, .080 ISO, .230 xwOBA
• Patrick Corbin (L) – Nationals
  • vs. LHH: 44.2 IP, 16.2% K%, 9.6% BB%, .150 ISO, .364 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 189.2 IP, 14.7% K%, 7.0% BB%, .206 ISO, .381 xwOBA

Game Insights

• Mariners’ Offense:
  • Right-handed hitters like Mitch Garver and Julio Rodriguez will look to exploit Corbin’s struggles against righties.
  • Mariners have solid power metrics against lefties, which aligns well with Corbin’s vulnerabilities.
• Nationals’ Offense:
  • The Nationals have a mix of lefties and righties, but the key will be how they handle Woo’s high strikeout rate against right-handers.

Braves @ Pirates – 1:35pm (ET) – PNC Park

Pitching Matchup

• Chris Sale (L) – Braves
  • vs. LHH: 27.2 IP, 33.0% K%, 4.7% BB%, .188 ISO, .281 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 131.2 IP, 29.6% K%, 5.9% BB%, .145 ISO, .279 xwOBA
• Martin Perez (L) – Pirates
  • vs. LHH: 46.1 IP, 16.0% K%, 3.7% BB%, .154 ISO, .312 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 149.2 IP, 16.2% K%, 8.9% BB%, .175 ISO, .351 xwOBA

Game Insights

• Braves’ Offense:
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley lead a potent Braves lineup with excellent numbers against left-handed pitching.
  • Look for Braves’ right-handed bats to take advantage of Perez’s higher ISO and xwOBA against righties.
• Pirates’ Offense:
  • The Pirates will have a tough task against Sale, especially given his high strikeout rates and solid control.

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Brewers @ Red Sox – 1:35pm (ET) – Fenway Park

Pitching Matchup

• Robert Gasser (L) – Brewers
  • vs. LHH: 3.2 IP, 30.8% K%, 0.0% BB%, .000 ISO, .196 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 13.1 IP, 3.4% K%, 1.7% BB%, .020 ISO, .290 xwOBA
• Tanner Houck (R) – Red Sox
  • vs. LHH: 87.2 IP, 20.6% K%, 8.6% BB%, .156 ISO, .332 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 83.1 IP, 24.3% K%, 5.9% BB%, .077 ISO, .277 xwOBA

Game Insights

• Brewers’ Offense:
  • Christian Yelich and Willy Adames have strong power numbers and will look to capitalize on Houck’s weaknesses against lefties.
• Red Sox’ Offense:
  • Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran are key left-handed bats against Gasser, who has limited MLB experience.

Giants @ Mets – 1:40pm (ET) – Citi Field

Pitching Matchup

• Logan Webb (R) – Giants
  • vs. LHH: 144.0 IP, 23.6% K%, 4.9% BB%, .109 ISO, .302 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 137.1 IP, 20.3% K%, 3.8% BB%, .119 ISO, .314 xwOBA
• Sean Manaea (L) – Mets
  • vs. LHH: 49.0 IP, 28.2% K%, 8.4% BB%, .088 ISO, .272 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 115.0 IP, 22.7% K%, 9.3% BB%, .157 ISO, .338 xwOBA

Game Insights

• Giants’ Offense:
  • Key right-handed bats like Wilmer Flores and Matt Chapman will look to take advantage of Manaea’s higher xwOBA against righties.
• Mets’ Offense:
  • Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso will be pivotal in challenging Webb, who has a solid track record against both lefties and righties.

Royals @ Rays – 1:40pm (ET) – Tropicana Field

Pitching Matchup

• Michael Wacha (R) – Royals
  • vs. LHH: 90.0 IP, 23.4% K%, 8.6% BB%, .157 ISO, .311 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 101.0 IP, 19.8% K%, 6.8% BB%, .149 ISO, .318 xwOBA
• Taj Bradley (R) – Rays
  • vs. LHH: 64.2 IP, 32.7% K%, 7.4% BB%, .176 ISO, .302 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 58.0 IP, 24.4% K%, 8.4% BB%, .295 ISO, .359 xwOBA

Game Insights

• Royals’ Offense:
  • Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez are key threats against Bradley, especially considering Bradley’s higher ISO allowed to righties.
• Rays’ Offense:
  • Yandy Diaz and Randy Arozarena are crucial in exploiting Wacha’s weaknesses against left-handed hitters.

Rangers @ Twins – 2:10pm (ET) – Target Field

Pitching Matchup

• Shaun Anderson (R) – Rangers
  • Limited data with mixed results; focus on overall control and strikeout ability.
• Pablo Lopez (R) – Twins
  • vs. LHH: 123.1 IP, 25.7% K%, 5.8% BB%, .161 ISO, .285 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 126.0 IP, 32.4% K%, 5.2% BB%, .150 ISO, .260 xwOBA

Game Insights

• Rangers’ Offense:
  • Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia are pivotal players to watch, especially against Lopez’s impressive strikeout rate.
• Twins’ Offense:
  • Carlos Correa and Max Kepler will be key in challenging Anderson’s limited MLB experience.

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Orioles @ White Sox – 2:10pm (ET) – Guaranteed Rate Field

Pitching Matchup

• Kyle Bradish (R) – Orioles
  • vs. LHH: 84.2 IP, 26.9% K%, 8.4% BB%, .106 ISO, .306 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 102.2 IP, 24.1% K%, 5.4% BB%, .123 ISO, .288 xwOBA
• Garrett Crochet (L) – White Sox
  • vs. LHH: 11.1 IP, 30.2% K%, 11.3% BB%, .065 ISO, .265 xwOBA
  • vs. RHH: 59.0 IP, 29.2% K%, 8.3% BB%, .182 ISO, .270 xwOBA

Game Insights

• Orioles’ Offense:
  • Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle are key players to exploit Crochet’s higher walk rates.
• White Sox’ Offense:
  • Andrew Vaughn and Gavin Sheets will be critical in challenging Bradish’s solid control and strikeout ability.

This detailed pitching preview sets the stage for today’s MLB DFS slate. By focusing on the key matchups and leveraging these insights, you can make informed decisions when constructing your DFS lineups. Stay tuned for our breakdown of the top hitters and stacks later today!