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MLB Week 1 Sleeper Hitter Recommendations
As the MLB season kicks off, fantasy baseball managers may find themselves seeking sleeper hitters to enhance their rosters. While tight matchups can complicate predictions for hitters, this guide aims to provide valuable insights for both short and long scoring periods during Week 1.
Understanding the Scoring Periods
The commencement of the baseball season on a Thursday presents unique scoring opportunities. Leagues may choose to operate with a short four-day scoring period or combine it with the first full week, resulting in an 11-day scoring window. No matter your league’s setup, here are recommendations tailored for both formats.
Sleeper Hitters for Short Week 1 (March 27-30)
Favorable Matchups
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins (4 games)
- Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers (4 games)
- Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (4 games)
- Tampa Bay Rays vs. Colorado Rockies (3 games)
- Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox (3 games)
Challenging Matchups
- Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants (3 games)
- Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals (3 games)
- Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (3 games)
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Minnesota Twins (3 games)
- Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals (3 games)
Sleeper Hitters for Long Week 1 (March 27-April 6)
Favorable Matchups
- Toronto Blue Jays: 4 games vs. Baltimore Orioles, 3 games vs. Washington Nationals, 3 games vs. New York Mets
- Los Angeles Angels: 3 games vs. Chicago White Sox, 3 games vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 3 games vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Boston Red Sox: 4 games vs. Texas Rangers, 3 games vs. Baltimore Orioles, 3 games vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Pittsburgh Pirates: 4 games vs. Miami Marlins, 3 games vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 3 games vs. New York Yankees
- Tampa Bay Rays: 3 games vs. Colorado Rockies, 3 games vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 3 games vs. Texas Rangers
Challenging Matchups
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 3 games vs. Detroit Tigers, 3 games vs. Atlanta Braves, 3 games vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- San Francisco Giants: 3 games vs. Cincinnati Reds, 3 games vs. Houston Astros, 3 games vs. Seattle Mariners
- San Diego Padres: 4 games vs. Atlanta Braves, 3 games vs. Cleveland Guardians, 3 games vs. Chicago Cubs
- Washington Nationals: 3 games vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 3 games vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 3 games vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Baltimore Orioles: 4 games vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 3 games vs. Boston Red Sox, 3 games vs. Kansas City Royals