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.

Kevin Gausman

His last start excluded (4 ER in 5.1 IP in Anaheim), Gausman has been tremendous since the All-Star Break. He owns a 29.2% K rate over the last 30 days, as well as a 3.48 SIERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 3.07 xFIP. While a 94.7% LOB over that span is unsustainable, the fact that he is missing bats at such a high rate (14.5% SwStr in that span) makes him an intriguing option on any slate, especially this one. Tonight's matchup against the Mariners is less than ideal, but on a slate that is packed with subpar options and tough spots, Gausman actually finds his way near the top of my list. Seattle has an implied run total of just about four runs for this one, and Gausman is coming off a stretch of 7+ strikeouts in eight of his last 11 starts. Fire him up tonight as a high-upside option that may just be the top overall option on the board with Greinke facing the Astros at Chase Field (more on him in a minute).

FanDuel

GPP Ownership: 20-25%

Cash Game Ownership: 30-35%

Verdict: Cash/GPP Option

DraftKings

GPP Ownership: 30-35%

Cash Game Ownership: 45-50%

Verdict: Cash/GPP Option

Yahoo!

GPP Ownership: 30-35%

Cash Game Ownership: 45-50%

Verdict: Cash/GPP Option

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