MLB Fantasy Baseball Week 13 Preview: Key Matchups, Pitcher Rankings, and Hitter Insights

Get ready for Week 13 of MLB Fantasy Baseball with detailed pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, and key matchups to optimize your lineup.

Week 13 Overview

Week 13 of the MLB season is packed with action, featuring 12 teams playing a full seven-game schedule and the remaining 18 teams playing at least six games. Key matchups include the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres and the New York Mets facing off against their NL East rivals, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.

Key Matchups

  • Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres: This four-game series at Dodger Stadium is crucial for both teams as they are separated by just two games in the NL West standings.
  • New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves & Philadelphia Phillies: The Mets will face the Braves and Phillies in a six-game stretch, starting with three games at Truist Park and ending with three at Citizens Bank Park.

Pitcher Rankings

Here are the top starting pitchers for Week 13:

  1. Logan Gilbert (SEA): Returns to the rotation with potential for a two-start week.
  2. Dylan Cease (SD): Faces the Dodgers and Royals in two starts.
  3. Jesus Luzardo (PHI): Takes on the Marlins and Mets.

Hitter Ratings

Analyze hitter matchups to maximize your fantasy points. Key hitters to watch include:

  • Mookie Betts (LAD): Facing the Padres' pitching staff.
  • Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL): Taking on the Mets' rotation.

Schedule Observations

  • Teams with 7 Games: Athletics, Orioles, Dodgers, Astros, Rockies, Marlins, Diamondbacks, Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, Rays, Guardians, Royals, Brewers, Mets, Phillies, Padres, Nationals.
  • Teams with 6 Games: All other teams.

Lineup Lock Times

Plan your lineup changes around these key game times:

  • Monday, June 16: 6:40 PM
  • Tuesday, June 17: 6:40 PM
  • Wednesday, June 18: 4:10 PM

Stay ahead in your fantasy league by leveraging these insights and optimizing your lineup for Week 13.

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