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July 18th, 2016

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The players listed below are in position to provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Tuesday.
: With a lifetime .312/.425/.549 slash line against left-handers, the first baseman has proven to be one of the best in baseball during those matchups. Cabrera could post a substantial DraftKings total when he faces southpaw (career 4.05 ERA, 1.31 WHIP) and a Twins bullpen that ranks 24th in baseball with a 4.43 ERA.
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: With a lifetime .777 OPS against left-handers that exceeds his .648 mark vs. righties, the shortstop will be in great position to provide cost-effective production when he faces the left-handed Milone (5.09 FIP in 2016) and an unreliable Twins bullpen.
: Hitting leadoff, the second baseman may maximize his opportunities to reach base and score runs when he brings his lifetime .885 OPS against left-handers (.764 vs. righties) into a matchup with the left-handed Milone (5.23 ERA, 1.57 WHIP in 2016) and an unreliable Twins bullpen. Kinsler could also swipe a base against catcher , who sometimes struggles to thwart would-be base stealers.

: As a big leaguer, the catcher has posted an .851 OPS against left-handers in comparison to a .559 mark vs. righties. McCann could provide cost-effective production at a premium position when he faces the left-handed Milone and a Twins squad that ranks last in baseball with a .666 defensive efficiency ratio.
: As a big leaguer, the slugger has posted a .983 OPS against right-handers that exceeds his .813 mark vs. lefties. Ortiz could add to his impressive 2016 totals of 22 homers and 72 RBIs across 303 at-bats when he tangles with Giants righty (5.09 ERA, 1.45 WHIP in 2016).
: In his career, the third baseman has fared best when facing left-handers (.292/.362/.518 slash line) and batting at his offense-inducing home park (.307/.351/.570 slash line). Arenado could post a game-changing DraftKings total when he hits at home against Rays rookie southpaw (1.58 WHIP).
: With balanced career splits and a lifetime .818 OPS at his hitter-friendly home park, the second baseman could provide production from his premium position at the expense of the inexperienced Snell and a Rays relief corps that ranks 27th in the Majors with a 4.68 ERA.
: Having tied a National League rookie record with 21 first-half long balls, the shortstop has been a major factor in many 2016 DraftKings contests. Set to bat at his homer-happy home park, Story could improve on his .900 OPS against left-handers (.859 vs. righties) when he faces the inexperienced southpaw Snell and an unreliable Rays relief corps

: The left-handed-hitting first baseman will be poised to drive in multiple runs or hit his 23rd homer of the season when he bats at hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium against righty (career 4.24 ERA, 1.39 WHIP). Also working in Davis' favor: New York's venue has proven to be especially homer-happy for lefty batters.
: The first baseman has long fared best vs. right-handers, against whom he has a lifetime .816 OPS (.574 vs. lefties). Adams could go deep or drive in multiple runs when he faces righty (career 4.76 ERA, 1.39 WHIP) and a Padres bullpen that ranks 23rd in the Majors with a 4.35 ERA.
: Hitting .313 with 13 homers across 304 at-bats, the rookie shortstop has been a major contributor to many 2016 DraftKings squads. Diaz could improve on his .949 OPS against right-handers (.829 vs. lefties) when he faces the right-handed Rea (4.95 ERA, 1.43 WHIP in 2016) and a Padres squad that ranks 26th in baseball with a .678 defensive efficiency ratio.
: The outfielder could add to his 2016 totals of 18 homers and 64 RBIs across 325 at-bats when he bats at his hitter-friendly home park against Braves rookie righty (4.50 ERA, 1.64 WHIP). In his career, Bruce has logged an .814 OPS against right-handers in comparison to a .720 mark vs. lefties.

: The first baseman has used a patient, powerful approach to build a lofty lifetime .314/.433/.543 slash line against right-handers. Votto could rip a round-tripper or reach base often when he faces the inexperienced righty Jenkins (14 career innings) and a Braves bullpen that ranks 20th in baseball with a 4.18 ERA.
: The rookie outfielder will be in great position to improve on his solid .295/.351/.464 slash line against right-handers when he faces Angels righty (4.76 ERA, 1.43 WHIP since the outset of 2012).
: With a 2.95 ERA since the outset of 2015, the right-hander has become one of the most reliable starters in the National League. Martinez could continue to hold the opposition in check when he works at his pitcher-friendly home park against a Padres lineup that ranks 29th in the Majors with a .672 OPS against righties.
: Having posted a 3.20 ERA, a 1.15 WHIP and a 9.7 K/9 rate since the outset of 2015, the right-hander ranks among the most dominant starters in the American League. Salazar has the skills to spin a gem when he faces a Royals lineup that ranks 21st in the Majors with a .711 OPS against righties.

: With an 8.39 ERA and a 1.86 WHIP across five starts, the rookie left-hander could have a reduced price tag in DraftKings contests when he faces a Braves lineup that ranks 29th in baseball in OPS vs. lefties (.641) and last in total home runs (56).
All statistics are accurate through the completion of Sunday's games.