DAILY MATCHUPS: Framber Alert

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: 16 game slate today - including a doubleheader in Cleveland (MIA@CLE) - but weather will likely affect play, specifically games on the East Coast. Games in Chicago (LA@CHC), New York City (TOR@NYY), and Cleveland (MIA@CLE) will contend with 10+ MPH winds; games in Philadelphia (COL@PHI) and Baltimore (DET@BAL) face the risk of postponement with rain and 10+ MPH winds forecasted to pick up as the games continue.

 

Notable Starts: 

Despite Framber Valdez having a positive matchup rating, he faces his toughest test to date and some luck may be fueling his fast start. When playing at home against LHP, Braves hitters are formidable: tops in MLB in OPS, wOBA, and wRC+ to go along with a nearly 13% walk rate....

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