Pitching Pulse 5-17-15

By: Scott Malewig, May 17, 2015

Each day during 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 a ratio that takes into account both the total salary cap on the site and the number of roster positions that need filling. We've also provided some betting info for you reference. The higher the ratio, the more you'll be able to spend elsewhere.

Name	Opponent	FanDuel Salary	DraftKings Salary	FantasyFued Salary	FD Ratio	DK Ratio	FF Ratio	Opp Vegas Run Total	Money Line
Jake Arrieta	PIT	9900	9500	149800	0.673	0.526	0.514	3	1.8
Garrett Richards	BAL	9200	9700	134500	0.725	0.515	0.572	4	1.56
Stephen Strasburg	SD	8500	9100	122900	0.784	0.549	0.626	3.5	1.83
Carlos Carrasco	TEX	8600	8100	139800	0.775	0.617	0.550	3.5	1.74
Scott Kazmir	CHW	8800	7300	117300	0.758	0.685	0.656	4	1.67

Jake Arrieta

Arrieta really got things going against the Mets last time out after two subpar starts prior to that. He tossed eight innings, giving up just one run on three hits, while striking out 10 batters on just 116 pitches. He allowed just four fly balls the entire game and looked masterful...