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The first Saturday of the second half is a dud. Jeff Samardzija Jersey . There are no elite options to speak of, and while there are some quality mid-range options, its hard to find many names you feel completely comfortable building your cash daily fantasy lineups around. Oh well. That just means theres more money to spend on big bats!PitchingEliteZero. Zip. Zilch.SolidA road matchup against Detroit is far from an ideal spot for Danny Duffy, but its not as bad as you might think. Despite featuring a right-handed-heavy lineup with plenty of thump, the Tigers have basically been an average offense versus left-handed pitching this season. They also strike out a decent amount (22 percent) and have been scuffling so far in July, putting up a wRC+ of 84, which ranks bottom-five in the AL. For his part, Duffy sports a 3.11 ERA in 11 starts this year to go along with a 10.3 K/9 and 1.7 BB/9. Hes allowed more than three runs in a start only once. Hes in the conversation in both cash and tournaments.Jeff Samardzija opens the second half with a road matchup against San Diego. Just in case your memory is a little fuzzy following the break, the Padres have been abysmal versus right-handed pitching this season, sporting a 78 wRC+ that ranks bottom-three in baseball to go along with a 24 percent strikeout rate. Shark, meanwhile, has breezed through the Padres order the last two times hes faced them, surrendering just two runs over 14 2/3 frames with 15 whiffs. The 6-foot-5 right hander also owns a career 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in four games at Petco Park. Hes a solid cash play.While the Rays have been one of the best offenses against left-handed pitching this season, theyve been one of the worst against right-handed pitching, ranking in the bottom three in the AL with an 88 wRC+ and dead last in whiff rate at 25 percent. That sets things up rather well for Chris Tillman, who sports a career-best 7.8 K/9 and posted Game Scores of 68 and 69 in his last two starts before the break.Since the start of June, Trevor Bauer owns a 2.44 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. Hell take those pristine numbers to Minnesota to square off against a Twins team that strikes out at a healthy 22 percent clip versus righty pitching while posting a below average 91 wRC+. On a day without many top-tier options, Bauer is cash-game viable.After being sidelined for more than a month with a triceps injury, Gerrit Cole returns from the disabled list for a road outing against the Nationals, a team that doesnt strike out much (20 percent) but has also been below average versus righties this year. Cole rarely qualified for elite status prior to his injury, as his lackluster 7.2 K/9 (down from 8.7 K/9 in 2015) keeps his ceiling in check. However, he offers a relatively safe floor, as hes allowed three or fewer runs in all but one start this season. Keep in mind, though, that the Pirates may limit his pitch count in his first start back.Also returning from the DL is Yu Darvish, who has been sidelined since early June with discomfort in his neck and right shoulder. Hes made only three starts this season after missing April as he continued his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Darvish finds himself in a tough spot upon his return, heading to Wrigley Field to face a Cubs lineup thats one of the most dangerous in baseball. On the bright side, the Cubs do whiff at a 23 percent clip versus righties, which Darvish, with his career 11.2 K/9, can exploit. Im avoiding the Rangers righty in cash games, but he definitely carries GPP appeal.Adam Wainwrights 4.49 ERA and 1.32 WHIP this season are uninspiring. However, when you look at what hes accomplished since the start of June -- 2.76 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in seven starts -- his numbers look like vintage Wainwright. With the Cardinals hosting the Marlins on Saturday, it also helps that the former Cy Young winner has been very effective at home this season (2.93 home ERA, compared to 6.23 road ERA). While the Marlins dont offer much in terms of strikeout upside (19 percent), they arent a big threat, either (98 wRC+ vs. right-handed pitching). Wainwright is in the cash-game discussion Saturday.StreamersPitching in Chase Field is no picnic, but Saturdays start against the Diamondbacks still sets up rather well for Brandon McCarthy. The right-hander has looked good since making his return from Tommy John surgery, putting up a 2.70 ERA and 12.6 K/9 in two starts. Against a D-backs team that sports a 23 percent whiff rate and 91 wRC+ versus righties, McCarthy makes for a fine streaming option. Hes available in 58 percent of ESPN.com leagues.The White Sox rank in the bottom three in the AL with a wRC+ of 87 against right-handed pitching, which puts Matt Shoemaker in an interesting spot on Saturday. The right-hander owns a 2.67 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 over his last 10 outings, yet his ownership percentage is just 38 percent. Hes a worthy streaming option and also carries some SP2 appeal in DFS.A free agent in 63 percent of ESPN leagues, Jerad Eickhoff draws a home start against the Mets. The righty got lit up his last time out (8 ER in 5 1/3 innings), but that was a Coors Field start, so you shouldnt have been starting him anyway. Prior to that, hed gone seven straight starts allowing three or fewer runs. He should find success against a Mets team thats been below average against righties this year with a healthy 23 percent strikeout rate.AvoidOn one hand, Eduardo Rodriguez, whos long had intriguing potential, is in a good spot to start the second half on the right foot as he travels to the Bronx to face the Yankees, who have been the worst lineup in the American League against lefty pitching this season (87 wRC+). On the other hand, Rodriguez has been a liability this season, as hes allowed five or more runs in half of his six starts this year, including getting walloped by the Rays for nine runs in just 2 2/3 innings his last time out. The matchup is good, but the upside isnt worth the risk.Hitting While Tyler Duffey has pitched a little better than his 5.20 ERA suggests, hes still had trouble keeping the ball in the park and is allowing lots of hard contact (33 percent). Hes also shown little ability to get right-handed hitters out, as theyve put up a .381 wOBA against him. Clevelands lineup is filled with left-handed bats and switch-hitters, so this isnt a great stacking opportunity. However, Mike Napoli, whos clubbed 15 of his 18 homers this year off righties, and Rajai Davis, whos actually fared better against right-handers the last couple of years, are both in play.The Royals make for an intriguing stack with Mike Pelfrey toeing the rubber for the Tigers. The rightys whiff rate (4.2 K/9) is barely above his walk rate (3.5 BB/9), and while left-handed batters have been the real thorn in his side this year (.384 wOBA), righty swingers have hit him hard, too (.365 wOBA).Jimmy Nelson has had trouble with lefty bats in his career, so with the Reds on tap, Joey Votto and Jay Bruce should both be on the radar. The duo has swatted 26 of their combined 32 homers this season against right-handed pitching.We highlighted Eduardo Rodriguez as a pitcher to avoid on Saturday, so it makes sense to target hitters against him. Although left-handed hitters have gotten to the lefty this year (.376 wOBA), righty swingers have really knocked him around (.421 wOBA). Switch-hitter Carlos Beltran is a prime play, while Starlin Castro also deserves consideration.Its not a Coors Field game, but left-handed Rockies hitters are still in play against Mike Foltynewicz, who has surrendered a .384 wOBA to lefty bats this season. Charlie Blackmon and Carlos Gonzalez are both high-end plays.Logan Verrett has shown reserve splits for the Mets this season, as right-handed swingers have tattooed him for a .396 wOBA. With the Phillies on tap, Maikel Franco and Cameron Rupp deserve some love.Most likely to go yard: Mike NapoliTyler Duffey has trouble with right-handed hitters, and Napoli has hit most of his homers against righties this season. Lets not overthink it.Most likely to swipe a bag: Billy HamiltonJimmy Nelson has struggled against lefties in his career and is not good at keeping runners close, as evidenced by the 13 steals hes allowed this season. Hamilton should be off to the races on Saturday. Deion Sanders Jersey . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. Cheap San Francisco Giants Jerseys .Y. -- Sabres forward Drew Stafford has witnessed plenty of turmoil during his eight seasons in Buffalo. http:///...dave-dravecky-jersey .Y. - New York City has been selected to host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2015, with the game played at Madison Square Garden and the slam dunk contest and other skills events held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Amid all the pomp and circumstance of renaming Florida Field after Steve Spurrier, the most fitting way to honor him would be on the scoreboard Saturday.Maybe the 25th-ranked Gators should try to hang half a hundred on UMass.That was one of Spurriers most memorable quotes during his dozen years in Gainesville. It came after Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Georgia 52-17 in Athens in 1995. It also was something the Gators did with regularity during Spurriers tenure.And after the way Florida ended last season -- scoring just two offensive touchdowns in the final three games -- players and coaches probably could use a little confidence-booster to start 2016.Pretty miserable, wasnt it? Florida coach Jim McElwain recalled. You had to sit through it, too. Im sorry. ... Im still hurting. Thats all I can say. That was miserable. Ill leave it at that. And Im sorry you had to go through it, too.The Gators ranked 112th in total offense in 2015, ahead of only Vanderbilt and Missouri in the SEC. They struggled to run the ball consistently and were close to inept in the passing game. The line was a problem -- Florida gave up a nation-leading 45 sacks -- and quarterback play was an even bigger issue.McElwain has vowed to be dramatically better on offense in his second season.His first chance to prove it comes in the opener against the Minutemen, who are entering their first season as an independent after going 8-40 in four years since moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision.The Gators will give journeyman Luke Del Rio his first collegiate start after he transferred from Alabama and then Oregon State in search of playing time. Del Rio beat out graduate transfer Austin Appleby and two freshmen.Del Rio, who sat out last season because of NCAA transfer rules, helplessly watched Florida stumble down the stretch.Anytime you finish 0-3, its the worst taste in your mouth, said Del Rio, the son of Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio. Some teams might get hot and they lose a bowl game. `OK, we finished 5-1. But 0-3, thats tough to swallow.Spurrier only had one three-game losing streak (1999) during his Florida coaching career.Leading the Gators to six SEC titles andd the 1996 national championship, Spurrier helped put the program on the college football map for good. Gaylord Perry Jersey. He already has a Heisman Trophy statue from his playing days at Florida and has his name in the schools exclusive ring of honor.On Saturday, the Gators will officially unveil Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Its better known as The Swamp, the nickname Spurrier gave it and a place the current team would like to see scoring half a hundred become more normal than notable again.I hope they put some winning turf in there or something, McElwain joked. Ive got to ask our grounds guy. But no, I think thats something special, and obviously for (Spurrier), I think what a fitting tribute. To have him back and be a part of that is something thats pretty neat.---Here are some other things to know as Florida and UMass begin the season:STREAKING GATORS: Florida has won 26 consecutive season openers, the longest streak in the country. The Gators are likely to extend it against UMass, but making it 28 in a row should be more challenging considering they open the 2017 season against Michigan in Arlington, Texas.FLORIDA SUSPENSIONS: McElwain suspended five players for the opener, including one senior he declined to name. The others are cornerback Jalen Tabor, tight end Cyontai Lewis and receivers Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells. Tabor and Lewis were suspended one game for fighting in practice. Cleveland and Wells were suspended for firing BB guns in a residence hall in July.GAME-CHANGER? Florida could potentially go from having one of the worst kicking situations in the country to one of the best. Eddy Pineiro will make his collegiate debut and should get considerable attention. A high school soccer player who has never kicked in a game, Pineiro drew interest from Alabama and Florida while making 70-yard-plus kicks and posting them on YouTube.RARE TRIP: The Minutemen last visited the Sunshine State on Dec. 12, 1964, when they lost to East Carolina 14-13 in the Tangerine Bowl. UMass is 1-1 all-time against teams from Florida. ' ' '
