Each day of the MLB season will bring us some major price differences among starting pitchers on all sites. These price discrepancies and the site's roster differences can alter the way we use pitchers on each site, as well as how the field of opponents will use them. Listed below are five of today's top pitchers, each with their salary listed as well as the cafe value that takes into account both the total salary cap on the site and points-per-dollar. We've also provided some betting info for you reference. The higher the cafe value, the better the points-per-dollar play is.
Chris Archer
We have seen a stretch of above average arms against Baltimore dominate them, and it has a lot to do with their right-handed heavy lineup. Chris Davis is on the DL, and Seth Smith is the only lefty bat in the first six-seven of their lineup. Archer is holding right-handed bats to a .249 wOBA this season, with a 30.5% strikeout rate. Baltimore has a 22.9% strikeout rate against right-handers, which took a big bump facing Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco. Archer has historically been a much better pitcher at home, and his numbers this year indicate the same. He has a 29.9 K-BB% compared to 14.4% on the road. Archer throws his slider 44% of the time this year, while Baltimore ranks 21st against sliders this season. Tampa Bay is a strong favorite at home, and Baltimore has a modest run total that ranks lower on the slate. Archer is playable in cash and tournaments, and easily could outscore any other arm.
FanDuel
GPP Ownership: 15%
Cash Game Ownership: 50%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
DraftKings
GPP Ownership: 20%
Cash Game Ownership: 50%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
Yahoo!
GPP Ownership: 20%
Cash Game Ownership: 50%
Verdict: Cash/GPP Option
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