MLB DFS: Projections, Optimizer and Research Tools
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Where to start on an MLB slate
Baseball rewards working from the game environment down to the player. Start with the starting pitchers, because one arm sets the run environment for nine opposing hitters and is the single largest decision on the slate. Then read the park and the weather, since a hitter friendly park with the wind blowing out and a suppressing park with a stiff wind in are two different games. Only then pick hitters.
Stacking matters more in baseball than in any other daily fantasy sport, because runs arrive in innings rather than evenly. A lineup of unrelated hitters gives up most of its ceiling before the first pitch. The optimizer applies stack rules in both cash and tournament builds.
What each MLB tool is for
The projections board is the engine output for every hitter and pitcher on the slate, and it already has park factors and first pitch weather folded into it, so you do not apply those twice. The home run predictor is a separate model that estimates the probability of one specific event, which is why a hitter can rank highly there and only moderately on total points.
Park factors are the slow moving baseline for a stadium and move over seasons, not days. Weather and wind direction are the fast layer that sits on top for one night. Read them together rather than either alone.
Frequently asked questions
Are the MLB DFS tools free?
Yes. Every MLB tool listed on this page is free to use, and the projections, park factors and home run board need no payment. A free account unlocks the full rows on a few of the deeper boards.
Which MLB tool should I open first?
Starting pitchers, then weather and park factors, then the projections board. The pitcher decides the run environment for a whole side of the slate, so it is the highest leverage read.
Do the projections already include weather and park factors?
Yes. Both are inputs to the engine, so the number on the projections board is already adjusted. The separate weather and park pages exist so you can see what moved a projection, not so you can apply it a second time.
How often do the MLB tools update?
Through the day. Salaries and the slate arrive first, projections follow, and boards rebuild as confirmed lineups post. The most reliable read is after lineups are confirmed for the games you are playing.