Ultimate MLB Sunday Guide: Fantasy Baseball Lineup Tips & Betting Insights
Get expert advice on setting your fantasy baseball lineups and placing smart MLB bets for Sunday's games with insights from ESPN's Todd Zola.

Starting Pitchers for Sunday
Pitchers are ranked based on their projected fantasy points (FPTS) using ESPN's standard scoring system. Key metrics include:
- T: Pitcher's handedness
- OPP: Opposing team
- RST%: Roster percentage in ESPN leagues
- ML: ESPN BET Money Line
- O/U: ESPN BET Over/Under for runs scored
Top Pitchers:
- Tarik Skubal (L) @ TEX: 14.6 FPTS, 61% win probability, 5.9 IP, 2.0 ER, 6.6 K
- Garrett Crochet (L) @ CHC: 13.5 FPTS, 67% win probability, 5.9 IP, 2.4 ER, 7.1 K
- David Peterson (L) CIN: 12.7 FPTS, 45% win probability, 6.0 IP, 2.0 ER, 5.7 K
Pitchers to Stream on Sunday
- Andrew Heaney (L): Facing the Chicago White Sox, Heaney has a chance to improve his strikeout rate.
- Janson Junk (R): Riding a three-game quality start streak, Junk is a solid choice against the Kansas City Royals.
- Clayton Kershaw (L): With a 2.70 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in his last five outings, Kershaw is a reliable option against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Hitters to Stream on Sunday
- Pirates' Batters: Left-handers like Bryan Reynolds and Spencer Horwitz are in a favorable spot against Aaron Civale.
Hitters to Avoid on Sunday
- Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards, Dane Myers, Otto Lopez: Despite their stealing prowess, they face the Kansas City Royals, known for controlling the running game.
Betting Tips
Best/Worst Pitcher/Hitter Matchups: Generated by THE BAT X, a system using advanced methods to account for player talent, ballparks, weather, and more.
Expected Value (EV): A measure of how good a bet is, factoring in the probability of winning versus the odds provided. For example, a bet with an EV of $25 means you expect to profit $25 on a $100 investment.
Note: Betting tips will be added in the morning as odds are typically set after the previous day's games.
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