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Arizona's Evan Longoria taking over third base in Wednesday's World Series Game 5 matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Evan Longoria is batting eighth in Wednesday's World Series Game 5 lineup against the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

Longoria will man third base after Emmanuel Rivera was given the night off.

In matchup versus right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, our models project Longoria to score 9.1 FanDuel points.

Source: MLB.com

Rangers take Adolis Garcia (oblique) and Max Scherzer (back) off World Series roster

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) and pitcher Max Scherzer (back) has been taken off their World Series roster.

What It Means:

Ezequiel Duran and Brock Burke have been placed on the Rangers' roster after Adolis Garcia and Max Scherzer were ruled out for the remainder of the World Series.

Expect Travis Jankowski to see more at-bats while Jon Gray should see more work with Scherzer sidelined.

Rangers starting Travis Jankowski in right field on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski is batting ninth in Tuesday's World Series Game 4 lineup against the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

Jankowski will man right field after Adolis Garcia was held out with a side injury.

In a matchup versus left-hander Joe Mantiply, our models project Jankowski to score 8.6 FanDuel points.

Adolis Garcia (side) out of Rangers' Tuesday World Series Game 4 lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (side) is not starting in Tuesday's World Series Game 4 contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means:

Garcia will watch from the bench on Tuesday night after suffering a side injury in Game 3. Expect Travis Jankowski to see more at-bats while Garcia is out.

In ten at-at bats during the World Series, Garcia has produced a .366 expected average and a 88% hard hit rate.

Diamondbacks starting Emmanuel Rivera at third base in Tuesday's World Series Game 4 matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Emmanuel Rivera is batting eighth in Tuesday's World Series Game 4 contest against the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

Rivera will operate third base after Evan Longoria was benched at home.

In a matchup versus left-hander Andrew Heaney, our models project Rivera to score 6.7 FanDuel points.

Source: MLB.com

Arizona's Alek Thomas taking over center field in Friday's World Series Game 1 matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas is batting seventh in Friday's World Series Game 1 lineup versus the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

Thomas will patrol center field on the road after Corbin Carroll was moved to right, Tommy Pham was named Arizona's designated hitter, Evan Longoria was shifted to third base, and Emmanuel Rivera was benched.

In a matchup against right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, our models project Thomas to score 7.6 FanDuel points.

Source: MLB.com

Diamondbacks starting Emmanuel Rivera at third base in Tuesday's NLCS Game 7 contest

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Emmanuel Rivera is batting eighth in Tuesday's NLCS Game 7 contest against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Rivera will man third base after Evan Longoria was named Arizona's designated hitter, Tommy Pham was moved to right field, Corbin Carroll was shifted to center, and Alek Thomas was benched.

In a matchup versus left-hander Ranger Suarez, our models project Rivera to score 7.2 FanDuel points.

Source: MLB.com

Astros leave Mauricio Dubon off Game 7 lineup Monday night

The Houston Astros did not include Mauricio Dubon in their lineup for Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

Dubon will begin Game 7 in the dugout while Chas McCormick handles centerfield duties and bats seventh against the Rangers.

Dubon's first full season with the Astros has been a huge success. The veteran hit 10 home runs with 76 runs, 46 RBI and 7 stolen bases across 492 plate appearances and maintained a solid .720 OPS over the regular season.

Source: MLB.com

Astros install Chas McCormick in centerfield for Game 7 Monday

The Houston Astros will have Chas McCormick start in centerfield for Monday's Game 7 of their American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

McCormick will hit seventh and patrol centerfield in the highest-stakes game of the Astros' season yet while Mauricio Dubon starts the game on the sidelines.

Our models project McCormick, who has a $3,000 salary on FanDuel, for 10.9 fantasy points against the Rangers in Game 7 tonight.

Source: MLB.com

Robbie Grossman not in Rangers' lineup for Game 7 Monday

The Texas Rangers did not include Robbie Grossman in their starting lineup for Game 7 of their American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

Grossman will cede left field to rookie left-hander Evan Carter, who will bat third against Astros righty Cristian Javier in Game 7.

Grossman put together a nice bounce-back season with the Rangers this year, batting .238 with a .734 OPS across his 420 plate appearances. He added 10 home runs, 56 runs, and 49 RBI to his career totals while helping get his team deep into the playoffs.

Source: MLB.com

Rangers' Evan Carter batting third versus Astros in Game 7 Monday

The Texas Rangers will have Evan Carter start in left field for Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros on Monday night.

What It Means:

The rookie will cover left field and bat third on Monday with the series on the line while veteran Robbie Grossman takes a seat. The Rangers will lean on Carter's left-handed bat against Astros righty Cristian Javier, who has pitched to a strong 1.69 ERA in his 2 playoff starts this postseason.

Our models project Carter, who has a $3,500 salary on FanDuel, to score 11.5 fantasy points against the Astros tonight.

Source: MLB.com

Arizona's Pavin Smith riding pine for Game 6 of NLCS Monday night

The Arizona Diamondbacks did not list Pavin Smith in their lineup for Monday's Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Smith will cede designated hitting duties to Tommy Pham for this evening's affair. Pham will bat sixth against Phillies starter Aaron Nola, who has pitched to an elite 0.96 ERA in 3 starts this postseason.

Smith drew the start in Game 5 but struck out twice without making it to base across his 4 plate appearances. Arizona will lean on Pham with the series on the line.

Source: MLB.com

Tommy Pham hitting fifth for Diamondbacks in Game 6 Monday

The Arizona Diamondbacks listed Tommy Pham as their designated hitter for Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series.

What It Means:

Pham will bat fifth as Arizona's designated hitter on Monday while the Diamondbacks move Pavin Smith to the bench. He'll have to square off against Phillies stud Aaron Nola, who has pitched to a 0.96 ERA over his 3 playoff starts this year and has struck out 19 batters.

Pham has a $3,100 salary on FanDuel and is projected to score 11.1 fantasy points against the Phillies. The veteran maintained a .774 OPS this season while mashing 16 homers over 481 plate appearances.

Source: MLB.com

Robbie Grossman in Rangers' Sunday lineup for Game 6

Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman is starting Sunday in the team's game against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

In Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, Grossman is getting the nod in left field, batting third in the order versus Astros starter Framber Valdez.

Our models project Grossman for 0.9 hits, 0.5 runs, 0.1 home runs, 0.5 RBI and 9.8 FanDuel points.

Source: MLB

Evan Carter sitting for Rangers Sunday in Game 6

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is not in the lineup Sunday in the team's game against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

In Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, Carter is being replaced in left field by Robbie Grossman versus Astros starter Framber Valdez.

In 41 plate appearances this postseason, Carter has a .313 batting average with a 1.026 OPS, 1 home run, 5 runs, 3 RBI and 1 stolen base.

Source: MLB

Michael Brantley starting Game 6 Sunday for Houston

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is in the lineup Sunday in the team's game against the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

In Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, Brantley is getting the nod in let field, batting second in the order versus Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi.

Our models project Brantley for 0.9 hits, 0.3 runs, 0.1 home runs, 0.3 RBI and 6.3 FanDuel points.

Source: MLB

Chas McCormick not in Astros' Sunday lineup for Game 6

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is sitting Sunday in the team's game against the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

In Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, McCormick is being replaced in left field by Michael Brantley versus Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi.

In 27 plate appearances this postseason, McCormick has a .269 batting average with a .681 OPS, 1 home run, 1 run and 3 RBI.

Source: MLB

Diamondbacks starting Alek Thomas in center field on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas is batting seventh in Saturday's NLCS Game 5 contest versus the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Thomas will patrol center field after Corbin Carroll was shifted to right and Tommy Pham was rested.

In a matchup against right-hander Zack Wheeler, our models project Thomas to score 7.5 FanDuel points.

Source: MLB.com

Tommy Pham sent to Arizona's bench on Saturday night

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tommy Pham is not starting in Saturday's NLCS Game 5's lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Pham will watch from the bench at home after Corbin Carroll was moved to right field and Alek Thomas was positioned in center.

Per Baseball Savant on 35 post-season at bats this season, Pham has accounted for a .226 expected average and a 38% hard hit rate.

Source: MLB.com

Rangers' Adolis Garcia ejected from Game 5 on Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia was ejected from Game 5 against the Houston Astros on Friday.

What It Means:

Garica was ejected from Game 5 following a confrontation after he was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning. Astros' pitcher Bryan Abreu and manager Dusty Baker were also ejected.

Garcia will finish Game 5 with one home run, one run, and three RBI in four plate appearances.

Michael Brantley sitting for Houston in Game 4 on Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is not in the starting lineup for Game 4 against the Texas Rangers on Thursday.

What It Means:

Brantley will move to the bench on Thursday with Chas McCormick starting in left field. McCormick will bat seventh versus left-hander Andrew Heaney and the Rangers.

numberFire's models project McCormick for 12.6 FanDuel points in Game 4 on Thursday.

Source: MLB.com

Astros' Chas McCormick batting seventh in Game 4 on Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is in the starting lineup for Game 4 against the Texas Rangers on Thursday.

What It Means:

McCormick will start in left field on Thursday and bat seventh versus left-hander Andrew Heaney and the Rangers. Michael Brantley returns to the bench.

numberFire's models project McCormick for 12.6 FanDuel points in Game 4 on Thursday.

Source: MLB.com

Gabriel Moreno batting third in Game 3 for Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno will hit third in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday against left-hander Ranger Suarez and the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Moreno is moving up two spots as the Diamondbacks mix things up in an attempt to avoid falling into an 0-3 series deficit. Tommy Pham will swap spots with Moreno and bat fifth. Ketel Marte will bat leadoff for Arizona and Corbin Carroll will hit second.

numberFire’s models project Moreno ($2,400) for 9.8 FanDuel points on Thursday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Diamondbacks have the lowest implied total today (4.33) and the game total is 9.0. Suarez has allowed just 13 hits and 4 runs, while recording 19 strikeouts, across 23 1/3 innings in seven playoff games the past two seasons. In the last round against the Atlanta Braves, the lefty threw 8 2/3 innings of one-run ball over two starts.

Source: MLB.com

Tommy Pham (toe) in right field for Diamondbacks Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tommy Pham (toe) will start in right field and bat fifth in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday against left-hander Ranger Suarez and the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Pham was limited to designated hitter work since last month due to a toe injury. He will shift to the outfield while lefty-hitting Alek Thomas takes a seat against a southpaw. Evan Longoria will serve as the Diamondbacks' DH and Emmanuel Rivera will start on third base.

numberFire’s models project Pham ($3,300) for 9.7 FanDuel points on Thursday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Diamondbacks have the lowest implied total today (4.33) and the game total is 9.0. Suarez has allowed just 13 hits and 4 runs, while recording 19 strikeouts, across 23 1/3 innings in seven playoff games the past two seasons. In the last round against the Atlanta Braves, the lefty threw 8 2/3 innings of one-run ball over two starts.

Source: MLB.com

Emmanuel Rivera on third base Thursday for Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Emmanuel Rivera will start on third base and bat eighth in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday against left-hander Ranger Suarez and the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Rivera is entering the lineup for the first time this postseason while lefty-hitting Alek Thomas takes a seat against a southpaw. Evan Longoria will shift to designated hitter and Tommy Pham will start in the outfield.

numberFire’s models project Rivera ($2,200) for 7.1 FanDuel points on Thursday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Diamondbacks have the lowest implied total today (4.33) and the game total is 9.0. Suarez has allowed just 13 hits and 4 runs, while recording 19 strikeouts, across 23 1/3 innings in seven playoff games the past two seasons. In the last round against the Atlanta Braves, the lefty threw 8 2/3 innings of one-run ball over two starts.

Source: MLB.com

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