#1: Los Angeles

Rotation: A-







This is the year! The boys in blue are ready to bring a Championship to LA. Walker Buehler has really settled into his role at the top of the rotation with Clayton Kershaw. Buehler is the most expensive SP of the bunch, and rightfully so. His 1 x-zone, command 5 L+1, and +2 Clutch is great for 490 salary. Clayton Kershaw offers some more variety to his card. While he’s 1 command less than Buehler with a 2 x-zone, he has a 19 out chart. His +3 Clutch may not be reflective of his Postseason reputation, but Kershaw can still deal during the “Clutch Moments” during the regular season. Add the Wild Card David Price into the mix, who came over this offseason with teammate Mookie Betts. Price is a VERY good card for value. He’s only go 5 IP, but he be a perfect option if you’re going with a strong bullpen theme.

Bullpen: B+









Lineup: A-















If this lineup wasn’t good enough before…. LA added one of the best players in the game in Mookie Betts. Cody Bellinger and Betts are probably going to be a challenge to build a team around together. With 8 icons between the two them, they could square off against each other for MVP. They are solid defenders, speedy, and great power hitters with a handedness bonus. Oh, and their positive Clutch. You almost forget they have Max Muncy, who also fits all of those categories. Muncy may be decked more often because he’s cheaper, and plays 2nd and 3rd base. It’s hard to pass on his +3 Clutch and 18+ HR chart.

#2: Arizona

Rotation: A-







The Snakes have 3 very playable cards atop their rotation. Mike Leake is strong against righties, and Robbie Ray has the elusive L+3 bonus. Lastly, their prized position this offseason is set to make his Arizona debut. Madison Bumgarner is ironically the most affordable pitcher on this staff, with an 18 out chart. He’s well rounded for a sub 400 salary.

Bullpen: B









Lineup: B-















Arizona’s lineup is very well balanced. The emerging star Ketel Marte plays CF/SS/3B with 17 B speed, a 4 out chart, and +2 Clutch. Add him to your switch-hitting themed team. Carson Kelly has a stud chart with 4 outs, a 16-18 double range, and 19+ HR. The Snakes also have a GG in the infield AND outfield! Peralta has a lot to offer for 320 salary. An on-base 12, solid defense, and +2 Clutch. His only eyesore is the 8 out chart, but he still has a lot to offer. Nick Ahmed is very similar Peralta. It’s fair to say a 250 salary Gold Glove SS is always worth it. His speed 17 B is gravy. I can ignore the 8 out chart on him too. Eduardo Escobar may be everyones favorite card out of this lineup. He’s a switch-hitting middle infielder, with a bonkers charat. It took me a while to notice the 8 outs with his 15-17 doubles. He’s not quick, but his SS/2B versatility makes him a STEAL at 250 salary.

#3: San Diego

Rotation: B-







Bullpen: A-









San Diego has put together quite a bullpen. Kirby Yates has Clutch fans on the edge of their seat with his command 6 R+2, 1 x-zone, +2 Clutch, and SV icon. Yates may be closing the door on a lot of league games this year on Discord. You can even set Yates up with Craig Stammen. He’s essentially a mirror image of Yates, without the R+2. He even has the H icon to match Yates SV icon. Emilio Pagan is a command 7 against righties (4 R+3), with an 18 out chart for 195 salary. He will be rostered just for that fact alone. Matt Strahm, Clutch Baseball Fan Favorite, is an innings-eating version of Pagan with his command 2 R+3. He offers a unique ability as a lefty that can dominate right-handed batters.

Lineup: A-















The top end of this San Diego lineup is stacked. Fernando Tatis will be one of the most popular cards in 2020. A power-hitting SS with Clutch. Tommy Pham, shoutout for reposting us on your Insta story, is an on-base machine. He will be a speedy leadoff hitter. You can fully stack the left side of your infield with Manny Machado, who has defense and power for an affordable 345 salary. It’s worth it with his R+1 bonus.

#4: Colorado

Rotation: B







You wouldn’t expect such a great rotation coming out of Colorado. Although German Marquez is the clear ace of this staff, Antonio Senzatela is the most fun SP on this team. His ridiculous command 6 R+1 comes for a foolish 340 salary. So why is he so cheap? He has a 15 out chart, goes 5 IP, and has a -1 Clutch. Well, “everyone goes 5 IP these days”. I’d be more concerned for negative Clutch in a RP. I’ll say it again for the fans in the back, managers in Clutch Baseball will become more familiar with weaker pitcher charts. Seeing all these 15+ double batter charts makes me want COMMAND. I can’t ignore the command 6 R+1 for 340.

Bullpen: B









Lineup: A-















Well, you wanted offense?! Arrenado is FUN. His poweful chart, GG defense, and +3 Clutch is sexy…. but Trevor Story’s card may be better. He’s 55 salary cheaper, and has nearly an identically chart. He’s a solid on-base 12, slightly faster, and still has positive Clutch. Colorado also has more powerful charts with Charlie Blackmon and David Dahl.

#5: San Francisco

Rotation: B-







Although San Francisco’s WS hopes may be a long shot this year, you should sign Johnny Cueto to your rotation. He’s the entire package (despite the 3 x-zone). Positive Clutch, command 5, and goes 6 IP. Jeff Samardzija saves you on salary if you have a solid catcher, and benefits from a R+2 bonus. We’re also blessed with the command 1 option of Drew Smyly. I have a hard time Clutch Managers are going to be comfortable rolling the dice with Smyly, even if he does save them a few hundred salary on the back end of their rotation.

Bullpen: C+









Lineup: D+















San Francisco enters the new decade after dominating the early part of the 2010’s. It’s been a fall from grace for the former MVP, but Buster Posey still has a lot to offer your Clutch team. Incredible defense for a discounted price. Yastrzemski offers a fun batters chart for the league minimum. You’re left with solid defenders, at minimum salaries on the rest of this roster. Steven Duggar may be a staple off the bench for Clutch teams this year with his CF/RF defense, and on-base 9 R+2 for 75 salary.