These are today’s fantasy baseball targets based on the current data.
The goal is simple: build a strong, balanced lineup by starting with pitching, identifying high-upside team stacks, and then filling in hitters based on matchups and trends.
This is all driven by a system I’m actively testing and refining, with a focus on building consistent, winning lineups over time.
Yesterday’s Results
Cash Lineup
Cash Line: 98.9
Lineup Score: 159.5
Result: CASHED ✅
This was my main cash lineup and it absolutely smashed. It cleared the cash line easily and would have held up in tournaments as well.
Cristopher Sanchez – P – PHI – 27 pts ✅
Matt Olson – C/1B – ATL – 15.4 pts ✅
Ozzie Albies – 2B – ATL – 21.7 pts 🔥
Austin Riley – 3B – ATL – 12.7 pts ✅
Masyn Winn – SS – STL – 21.4 pts 🔥
Alec Burleson – OF – STL – 12.2 pts ✅
James Wood – OF – WSH – 37.1 pts 🔥🔥
Brent Rooker – OF – ATH – 9 pts ⚪
Jazz Chisholm Jr. – UTIL – ATH – 3 pts ❌
What worked:
- Strong pitching from Sanchez
- Braves core delivered
- Huge upside from James Wood
What didn’t:
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. underperformed
- Rooker didn’t provide much impact
Free Contest (5¢ Entry)
Lineup Score: 99.1
Result: WON $0.10 💰
This lineup was entered into a small free contest. Even with a few misses, it still would have cashed in most formats.
Taj Bradley – P – DET – 56 pts 🔥🔥
Christian Walker – C/1B – HOU – 18.7 pts 🔥
Jose Altuve – 2B – HOU – 0 pts ❌
Isaac Paredes – 3B – HOU – 3 pts ❌
Max Muncy – SS – ATH – 6.2 pts ⚪
Byron Buxton – OF – DET – 9.2 pts ⚪
Andy Pages – OF – LAD – 3 pts ❌
Teoscar Hernandez – OF – LAD – 0 pts ❌
Freddie Freeman – UTIL – LAD – 3 pts ❌
What worked:
- Taj Bradley completely carried the lineup
- Walker added solid support
What didn’t:
- Multiple zeroes killed upside
- Astros stack didn’t come through
$15 Contest
Lineup Score: 121
Result: WON $30 💰
This lineup was entered into a $15 contest using a $5 bonus. Put in $10 and turned it into $30.
Taj Bradley – P – DET – 56 pts 🔥🔥
Christian Walker – C/1B – HOU – 18.7 pts 🔥
Jose Altuve – 2B – HOU – 0 pts ❌
Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 3B – ATH – 3 pts ❌
Mauricio Dubon – SS – ATL – 12.2 pts ✅
Cam Smith – OF – HOU – 3 pts ❌
Cody Bellinger – OF – ATH – 6.2 pts ⚪
Giancarlo Stanton – OF – ATH – 6.5 pts ⚪
Matt Olson – UTIL – ATL – 15.4 pts 🔥
What worked:
- Taj Bradley was the difference-maker again
- Walker and Olson provided strong production
What didn’t:
- Altuve and Chisholm combined for almost nothing
- Several bats limited overall ceiling
Today’s Picks
Pitchers
Bryan Woo – P – SEA vs TEX | $10900 | FD: 32.4 | Value: 5.82
Framber Valdez – P – DET vs MIN | $10600 | FD: 29.1 | Value: 4.72
Dylan Cease – P – TOR vs LAD | $9700 | FD: 27.9 | Value: 5.38
Sonny Gray – P – BOS vs MIL | $8400 | FD: 27.7 | Value: 7.45
Mackenzie Gore – P – TEX vs SEA | $10200 | FD: 27.1 | Value: 4.26
Stacks
HOU – 2B/OF – Jose Altuve | $4000 | FD: 11.2 | Value: 5.56
HOU – 1B – Christian Walker | $3900 | FD: 10.9 | Value: 5.59
HOU – 3B – Isaac Paredes | $3700 | FD: 9.1 | Value: 5.0
HOU – C – Yainer Diaz | $2900 | FD: 8.9 | Value: 6.02
BOS – SS – Trevor Story | $2800 | FD: 14.6 | Value: 9.53
BOS – OF – Jarren Duran | $3400 | FD: 14.1 | Value: 7.77
BOS – OF/2B/SS – Ceddanne Rafaela | $2600 | FD: 11.4 | Value: 8.2
BOS – C/1B – Willson Contreras | $3000 | FD: 9.9 | Value: 6.4
COL – OF – Jordan Beck | $3000 | FD: 11.4 | Value: 7.2
COL – OF – Brenton Doyle | $2900 | FD: 10.7 | Value: 7.06
COL – SS – Ezequiel Tovar | $3200 | FD: 9.9 | Value: 6.06
COL – OF/C/1B – Hunter Goodman | $3100 | FD: 9.8 | Value: 6.18
ATL – 1B – Matt Olson | $3500 | FD: 15.0 | Value: 8.01
ATL – 2B – Ozzie Albies | $2800 | FD: 10.9 | Value: 7.36
ATL – OF – Michael Harris Ii | $2700 | FD: 10.3 | Value: 7.23
ATL – 3B – Austin Riley | $2800 | FD: 9.6 | Value: 6.63
DET – OF – Riley Greene | $2900 | FD: 11.9 | Value: 7.7
DET – 2B – Gleyber Torres | $2900 | FD: 11.5 | Value: 7.51
DET – 1B – Spencer Torkelson | $2800 | FD: 10.6 | Value: 7.2
DET – 1B/2B/3B – Colt Keith | $3000 | FD: 8.5 | Value: 5.65
Top Overall Hitters
OF – Juan Soto – NYM vs ARI | $4000 | FD: 17.7 | Value: 8.26
OF – Aaron Judge – NYY vs ATH | $4400 | FD: 16.6 | Value: 7.17
3B – Junior Caminero – TB vs CHC | $3300 | FD: 16.5 | Value: 9.2
1B – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – TOR vs LAD | $3500 | FD: 15.8 | Value: 8.42
SS – Francisco Lindor – NYM vs ARI | $3600 | FD: 15.6 | Value: 8.1
C – Cal Raleigh – SEA vs TEX | $3100 | FD: 15.5 | Value: 9.22
OF – Kyle Schwarber – PHI vs SF | $3800 | FD: 15.4 | Value: 7.63
1B – Freddie Freeman – LAD vs TOR | $3500 | FD: 15.1 | Value: 8.06
OF – Corbin Carroll – ARI vs NYM | $4200 | FD: 15.0 | Value: 6.84
1B – Matt Olson – ATL vs LAA | $3500 | FD: 15.0 | Value: 8.01
SS – Trevor Story – BOS vs MIL | $2800 | FD: 14.6 | Value: 9.53
OF – George Springer – TOR vs LAD | $3500 | FD: 14.5 | Value: 7.8
SS – Bobby Witt Jr. – KC vs CLE | $3600 | FD: 14.5 | Value: 7.6
SS – Elly De La Cruz – CIN vs MIA | $3700 | FD: 14.4 | Value: 7.39
OF – Marcell Ozuna – PIT vs SD | $2600 | FD: 14.3 | Value: 10.0
SS – Mookie Betts – LAD vs TOR | $3500 | FD: 14.1 | Value: 7.62
SS – Cj Abrams – WSH vs STL | $4000 | FD: 14.1 | Value: 6.77
OF – Brent Rooker – ATH vs NYY | $2900 | FD: 14.1 | Value: 8.95
OF – Jarren Duran – BOS vs MIL | $3400 | FD: 14.1 | Value: 7.77
1B – Pete Alonso – BAL vs CWS | $3100 | FD: 13.9 | Value: 8.37
Top Hitters for Each Position
C – Cal Raleigh – SEA | $3100 | FD: 15.5 | Value: 9.22
C – William Contreras – MIL | $3600 | FD: 12.9 | Value: 6.88
C – Shea Langeliers – ATH | $4100 | FD: 10.9 | Value: 5.35
C – Will Smith – LAD | $3500 | FD: 10.7 | Value: 5.99
1B – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – TOR | $3500 | FD: 15.8 | Value: 8.42
1B – Freddie Freeman – LAD | $3500 | FD: 15.1 | Value: 8.06
1B – Matt Olson – ATL | $3500 | FD: 15.0 | Value: 8.01
1B – Pete Alonso – BAL | $3100 | FD: 13.9 | Value: 8.37
2B – Ketel Marte – ARI | $3200 | FD: 12.4 | Value: 7.37
2B – Brice Turang – MIL | $3800 | FD: 12.0 | Value: 6.15
2B – Spencer Steer – CIN | $2600 | FD: 11.7 | Value: 8.39
2B – Marcus Semien – NYM | $2800 | FD: 11.6 | Value: 7.8
3B – Junior Caminero – TB | $3300 | FD: 16.5 | Value: 9.2
3B – Manny Machado – SD | $3200 | FD: 12.5 | Value: 7.41
3B – Jazz Chisholm Jr. – NYY | $2900 | FD: 10.8 | Value: 7.1
3B – Lenyn Sosa – CWS | $2300 | FD: 10.7 | Value: 8.62
SS – Francisco Lindor – NYM | $3600 | FD: 15.6 | Value: 8.1
SS – Trevor Story – BOS | $2800 | FD: 14.6 | Value: 9.53
SS – Bobby Witt Jr. – KC | $3600 | FD: 14.5 | Value: 7.6
SS – Elly De La Cruz – CIN | $3700 | FD: 14.4 | Value: 7.39
OF – Juan Soto – NYM | $4000 | FD: 17.7 | Value: 8.26
OF – Aaron Judge – NYY | $4400 | FD: 16.6 | Value: 7.17
OF – Kyle Schwarber – PHI | $3800 | FD: 15.4 | Value: 7.63
OF – Corbin Carroll – ARI | $4200 | FD: 15.0 | Value: 6.84