Filling In Your Sunday MLB Lineups
Here are theScore's sample lineups for Sunday's 15-game slate:
Cash Game With Two Pitchers
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Felix Hernandez (SEA) | vs. OAK |
| P | Josh Tomlin (CLE) | at CWS |
| C | J.T. Realmuto (MIA) | at WAS |
| 1B | Stephen Piscotty (STL) | at ATL |
| 2B | Cesar Hernandez (PHI) | at NYM |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson (TOR) | vs. BOS |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | at TOR |
| OF | Jay Bruce (CIN) | vs. PIT |
| OF | Matt Kemp (SD) | at COL |
| OF | Jeremy Hazelbaker (STL) | at ATL |
Consistency is the key to this lineup, with the majority of these batters off to good starts to the season. Hazelbaker and Realmuto are filler plays. Cesar Hernandez and Bogaerts add speed to the lineup, while Donaldson and Kemp provide power.
GPP With Two Pitchers
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Scott Kazmir (LAD) | at SF |
| P | Jake Odorizzi (TB) | at BAL |
| C | Miguel Montero (CHC) | at ARI |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion (TOR) | vs. BOS |
| 2B | Cesar Hernandez (PHI) | at NYM |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson (TOR) | vs. BOS |
| SS | Troy Tulowitzki (TOR) | vs. BOS |
| OF | Jay Bruce (CIN) | vs. PIT |
| OF | Melky Cabrera (CWS) | vs. CLE |
| OF | Michael Saunders (TOR) | vs. BOS |
Spend up and stack the Blue Jays' hitters except Bautista, who will be heavily owned in all formats. Buy low on pitchers that boast high ceilings.
Cash Game With One Pitcher
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Felix Hernandez (SEA) | at OAK |
| C | Russell Martin (TOR) | vs. BOS |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez (BOS) | at TOR |
| 2B | Kolten Wong (STL) | at ATL |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado (COL) | vs. SD |
| SS | Erick Aybar (ATL) | vs. STL |
| OF | Jon Jay (SD) | at COL |
| OF | Rajai Davis (CLE) | at CWS |
| OF | Jeremy Hazelbaker (STL) | at ATL |
Hernandez owns a 22-8 record against the Athletics while sporting a 2.64 ERA and stellar 1.10 WHIP. Pay up for him in cash games. Aim for speed in the outfield and power for the infield.
GPP With One Pitcher
| POS | NAME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| P | Marco Estrada (TOR) | vs. BOS |
| C | Tyler Flowers (ATL) | vs. STL |
| 1B | Adrian Gonzalez (LA) | at SF |
| 2B | Cory Spangenberg (SD) | at COL |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado (COL) | vs. SD |
| SS | Erick Aybar (ATL) | vs. STL |
| OF | Jon Jay (SD) | at COL |
| OF | Matt Kemp (SD) | at COL |
| OF | Jeremy Hazelbaker (STL) | at ATL |
The Padres and Rockies have been fantasy juggernauts their past two outings. Roster the heart of both team's lineups. Gonzalez gives you stability while Estrada's low cost and uncertain status results in a stellar contrarian option