In daily fantasy baseball, success starts with nailing the starting pitcher spot in your lineup.
When compared to hitters, pitching performance tends to be much more predictable and stable throughout the course of the season. You know what you're getting from a top-level ace when you roster him: probably a dominant effort with only one or two implosions per season. In contrast, even the game's best hitters have days at the plate when they go 0-for-4.
As a result, lineup construction should begin with the starting pitcher. Which pitchers should you consider on today's main slate?
High-Priced Option
Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies
Vs Baltimore Orioles
FanDuel Price: $9,000
On tonight's main slate, there are three pitchers at $9,000 or above, and as much as rostering a guy like Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies is about his matchup against the Baltimore Orioles as it is focusing on the top-end options.