Bryan Armetta makes his DraftKings MLB Pick6 selections before Tuesday’s jam-packed 15-game MLB slate gets started.
Tuesday is here, which means a full 15-game slate of Major League Baseball action. Things get interesting at 7:00 p.m. E.T., when the Cubs travel to Canada to face the Blue Jays. Later, aces are set to duel when Paul Skenes’ Pirates visit Freddy Peralta and the National League-leading Brewers. Elsewhere, Alex Bregman’s Red Sox take on the Astros in a potential playoff preview.
There’s plenty of ways to get in on Tuesday’s games with DraftKings MLB Pick6 fantasy baseball selections before tonight’s contests!
Cal Raleigh more than 1.5 total bases
It’s been a year to remember for Cal Raleigh, currently in the mix to win American League MVP. Through 116 games, the slugger is slashing .247/.354/.593 with a league-leading 45 home runs and 98 RBIs. At this point, it’s fair to call this one of the greatest offensive seasons for a catcher in baseball history. With that being said, the last ten games have not been kind to Seattle’s face of the franchise. During that stretch, Raleigh is batting just .150 at the plate, albeit with four homers and 11 RBIs.
Fortunately for the Mariners, tonight’s matchup looks promising. Orioles starter Dean Kremer isn’t the most intimidating pitcher (4.35 ERA, 1.28 WHIP). In addition, he’s allowed four or more runs in 11 of his 23 outings this season. Away from home, Seattle is averaging baseball’s third-most runs per game (5.12). That level of offensive production should give Raleigh several chances to earn an extra-base hit or two.
Bryce Harper more than 1.5 total bases
Speaking of sluggers, Bryce Harper remains one of the NL’s most intimidating batters. Still, it’s been a good, not great, season for the two-time MVP. Over 90 games played, he’s slashing .260/.361/.490 with 17 homers and 49 RBIs. A mediocre .211 batting average in the month of August has helped bring down the veteran’s season-long numbers.
Despite his recent cold streak, Harper has managed to smack a double in each of his previous two appearances. That bodes well going into a matchup with Reds hurler Brady Singer. Left-handers are batting .267 with an .816 OPS against the 29-year-old pitcher. It also helps that tonight’s game will be held at hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark. Don’t be shocked if Harper breaks out of his slump with a big-time performance on Tuesday.
Brandon Nimmo more than 0.5 total hits
The Mets are a mess right now, having lost 11 of their last 12 games. During that time, New York’s offense has averaged baseball’s sixth-fewest runs per game (3.92). At this point, it’s difficult to trust any batter on the Amazin’s until further notice. That’s especially true against a pitcher such as Braves starter Spencer Strider. The All-Star is no slouch, even if his 2025 statistics are somewhat disappointing. Over 11.0 innings of work vs. the Mets this season, Atlanta’s ace owns a solid 3.27 ERA.
If anyone on the Mets can get something going tonight, it’s Brandon Nimmo. The last ten games have not been kind to the outfielder (.143 batting average). Regardless, this is a spot he has thrived in before. Over 23 career at-bats vs. Strider, Nimmo has tallied nine hits and two home runs. In addition, the 32-year-old is better at home (.260 BA) than on the road (.239 BA). For fantasy managers looking to play it safe, go with more than 0.5 hits on Tuesday. Just one knock feels like a reasonable expectation for New York’s secret weapon.
Jack Flaherty less than 6.5 total strikeouts thrown
If the Tigers are going to make a deep postseason run, it’ll take more than just Tarik Skubal on the mound. Offseason signing Jack Flaherty was supposed to provide a significant boost for Detroit’s rotation. That hasn’t been the case so far; the right-hander has notched a subpar 4.56 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Granted, the 29-year-old has logged a career-best 11.0 K/9 ratio. Flaherty has notched seven or more strikeouts in six of his last eight starts.
On paper, facing the weak-hitting White Sox should lead to even more whiffs on Tuesday. However, the South Siders have shown some improvement at the plate in recent weeks. Since July 1st, Chicago has scored the eighth-most runs in all of baseball (166). In addition, the team has struck out at the league’s eighth-lowest rate during that time (272). When these teams met on June 2nd, Flaherty only garnered four K’s despite tossing six one-run innings. A less effective outing tonight is unlikely to result in seven punch outs.
Freddy Peralta less than 1.5 earned runs allowed
In a sport filled with standout arms, Freddy Peralta can often fly under the radar. At this point, rookie Jacob Misiorowski has supplanted the veteran as Milwaukee’s most famous pitcher. However, the Dominican remains an absolute pain for most National League batters. Through 144.0 innings of work, the All-Star owns a 1.94 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 162 strikeouts. Peralta has allowed four or more runs in just three of his 24 appearances this season.
Those numbers alone would make Freddy a promising fantasy baseball target. That’s especially true against tonight’s opponent, the Pirates. Pittsburgh is averaging the fewest runs per game in baseball this season (3.56). In addition, Peralta is even better when pitching at Milwaukee’s American Family Field (2.13 ERA). The Buccos, responsible for the league’s lowest team home run total, are unlikely to generate big hits. Without the threat of a long ball, Peralta should cruise towards another stellar performance on Tuesday.
Dustin May less than 4.5 strikeouts thrown
Recent trade deadline acquisition Dustin May has had a difficult time adjusting to life in Boston. The former Dodgers hurler coughed up three runs over 3.2 innings during his first game with the Red Sox. It’s yet another lackluster outing in what has been a disappointing season. Over 107.2 innings of work, the 27-year-old is responsible for a 4.93 ERA and 1.37 WHIP.
Right now, it’s hard to know what to expect from this inconsistent arm. May has undeniable talent, especially as a strikeout artist (8.4 K/9). However, control issues (3.7 BB/9) have hurt the right-hander. That could haunt Boston tonight against an Astros team striking out at the league’s sixth-lowest rate. May has reached five K’s only once over his last four games. It’s difficult to see that trend changing on Tuesday against Jose Altuve and company.
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