This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series.
STARTING PITCHER
Sean Newcomb, ATL at MIA ($37): Newcomb has improved upon his rookie season, as he has a 2.88 ERA and 3.13 FIP through seven starts this year. He's also averaged 9.98 strikeouts per nine innings in his career. There also is arguably no better matchup in baseball this season than the Marlins. They've scored the fewest runs in the majors by a considerable margin.
Adam Wainwright, STL at SDP ($32): Wainwright isn't the pitcher he used to be, and he is coming off a DL stint, but there is still something to like about him as a starter Sunday. Namely, it's the matchup with the Padres. San Diego is near the bottom of the runs scored charts, but every team below it has played at least one fewer game. Plus, last year the Padres finished with 35 fewer runs than any other team. Petco Park is also great for pitchers, which could also benefit Wainwright.
CATCHER
Kurt Suzuki, ATL at MIA ($16): Last season, Suzuki's first in Atlanta, was unexpectedly good. He posted a .283/.351/.536 slash line, which was admittedly well above his career average. However, this season has been almost as good as last year, so maybe he's found a new lease on life with the Braves. Miami's Jose Urena throws hard, but beyond that his performance has been lackluster. He has a career 4.67 ERA and 4.65 FIP.
FIRST BASE
C.J. Cron, TAM at BAL ($18): Cron has always shown some power, he has a career slugging percentage of .450, but this year he has taken it to another level. He already has eight homers, and though he may not continue that pace he is with a new team in a new hitting environment. Dylan Bundy is having the worst season of his career, particularly when it comes to allowing home runs. He's already given up 10 in 40.7 innings.
SECOND BASE
Alen Hanson, SFG at PIT ($15): Hanson is a pleasant surprise to start the season, as he has averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game. Maybe he won't sustain it, but he's only 25, and he only has 147 games to his name. An improved level of play is not inconceivable. Ivan Nova has been a consistent pitcher. His FIP this year is 4.25, his average FIP over the past three seasons is 4.25, and his career FIP is, yes, 4.25. Nova also has an issue with allowing homers.
THIRD BASE
Josh Donaldson, TOR vs. BOS ($21): Donaldson is off to a slow start, and injuries played a part in that, but don't worry. He's the same hitter who has averaged 37 homers and 100 RBI over the last three seasons, plus a .943 OPS. Drew Pomeranz is off to a tough start himself, as he has a 5.57 FIP and has allowed five homers in 20.7 innings.
SHORT STOP
Didi Gregorius, NYY vs. OAK ($18): Gregorious has been an excellent hitter for a short stop since 2016, but he's taken it to a new level this year. Now he gets to face off with the oft-injured Brett Anderson. Anderson had a 6.34 ERA last season, and that number has jumped to 8.68 in limited action this year. Gregorious is basically matchup proof, but it's always nice when you have a great matchup to take advantage of.
OUTFIELD
Mitch Haniger, SEA at DET ($22): Haniger broke out last season with a .282/.352/.491 slash line, and he's been even better to start this year. In particular, he's hitting for a lot more power, and already has 10 homers on the season. With Jordan Zimmermann on the DL, the Tigers are slated to start Blaine Hardy on Sunday. The 31-year-old has exactly zero starts to his name in the majors.
David Peralta, ARI vs. WAS ($19): Sure, Jeremy Hellickson threatened a perfect game in his last outing, but that was on the road against the Padres. Pitching at Chase Field is an entirely different proposition. Plus, just one season ago the 31-year-old had a 5.69 FIP in a larger sample size. As for Peralta, he's off to a personal-best start and has traditionally hit righties better (and he's also hit better at home).
Michael Brantley, CLE vs. KAN ($17): Brantley is healthy, and he's absolutely raking. Heading into Saturday, he had a .327/.362/.542 slash line. Danny Duffy is off to a bad start for the Royals, as he has a career-worst 5.56 FIP through eight starts. The problem is that he's suddenly giving up home runs with gusto, as he's allowed 2.06 dingers per nine innings.
