RotoGraphs Audio: Field of Streams 6/09/2015

Episode 47 – Looking For A Real Shutdown

The latest episode of “Field of Streams” is live!

In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss dealing with the heat, closer looks at Eduardo Rodriguez and Carlos Correa, a multitude of options in a full slate, the Detroit Tigers vs. Jon Lester, trying to stay optimistic about Chase Utley, some risky pitchers that may rack up strikeouts, and a cameo from Dylan’s roommates making breakfast in the background.

Contest picks for Tuesday, June 9: Nate Karns vs. LAA (Dylan) and Mike Foltynewicz vs. SD (Matt).

Contest picks for Wednesday, June 10: Charlie Morton vs. MIL (Dylan) and Jesse Hahn vs. TEX (Matt).

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Suggested DFS picks worth attention for Tuesday, June 9: Evan Gattis, Matt Wieters, Francisco Cervelli, Miguel Montero, Yan Gomes, Yadier Molina, Pedro Alvarez, Anthony Rizzo, Lucas Duda, Carlos Santana, Eric Hosmer, Mark Reynolds, Miguel Cabrera, Joey Votto, Kendrys Morales, Ryan Howard, David Ortiz, Yonder Alonso, Brandon Belt, Neil Walker, Jose Altuve, Howie Kendrick, Dee Gordon, Chase Utley, Martin Prado, Kris Bryant, Mike Moustakas, Justin Turner, Todd Frazier, Giovanny Urshela, Adeiny Hechavarria, Mike Aviles, Carlos Correa, Jhonny Peralta, Jose Reyes, Jung Ho Kang, Brandon Crawford, Jose Iglesias, Adam Jones, Delmon Young, Gregory Polanco, Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna, Will Venable, Curtis Granderson, Alex Gordon, Randal Grichuk, Yasiel Puig, Alex Guerrero, Charlie Blackmon, Rajai Davis and the Tigers outfield, Jake Marisnick, George Springer, Josh Reddick, Kole Calhoun, Francisco Liriano, Nate Karns, Noah Syndergaard, Corey Kluber, Chris Young, Sonny Gray, Carlos Frias, Dallas Keuchel, Anibal Sanchez and Carlos Rodon.

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Approximately 42 minutes of joyous analysis.





Dylan assists in producingFanGraphs Audio, Effectively Wild, and the FanGraphs Live Twitch channel. He also enjoys the Waxahachie Swap (RIP), the Air Bud principle, and the Oxford comma. You can Tweet him about any of those things @dhhiggins.

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