#MapesFantasySpecial For September 15th
It’s Saturday, only two days left that can make or break your week and advance you into the next round of your fantasy playoffs. If you’re losing it’s desperation time. You have to do whatever it takes to get over the hump. Here’s who I like for Saturday that’s owned less that 50% of leagues.
There hasn’t been a hotter team right now than the Philies and they partly have Kyle Kendrick to thank for that. The 40% owned starter has a 5-1 record with a 1.49 ERA and 0.80 WHIP over his last six starts. He was even our 3UP player on the podcast this week. This start may be on the road, but the Astros are the worst team in the league, just ask former #MapesFantasySpecial Travis Wood. Kendrick is a must pick-up if you need pitching help.
If You’re Desperate: A’s Jarrod Parker (40% owned) has been solid this season, especially at home with a 2.48 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. However, Parker got tagged for 6 earned runs in five innings last time he faced the Orioles. Parker faces Zach Britton (26% owned) who was brilliant before getting rocked by the Yankees in his last start. Britton, like Parker, got rocked in his previous start against his opponent, giving up 6ER in 5.2 IP last time against the Athletics. Yankees Ivan Nova (also 40% owned) returns for New York at home and has a quality start all three times he has faced Tampa Bay this year. You’re playing with fire with a player that’s returning from injury. 14% owned Jeremy Guthrie of the Royals has a 4-0 record and 1.70 ERA over his last seven starts and has 2ER or less in 6 of the 7 starts. Guthrie takes on the Angels at home, not exactly a team you want to face if you’re hunting for wins.
Good luck in your fantasy leagues!
-Bryan Mapes (@IAmMapes)
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