Bryan Armetta makes his DraftKings MLB Pick6 selections before Tuesday’s loaded 16-game MLB slate gets started.
We’re in the dog days of August; that goes for real life and fantasy baseball. With pennant races, and the temperature, heating up, this is where things get really exciting across Major League Baseball. Today, all 30 teams are in action for a massive 16-game slate. In other words, the options are endless for fantasy managers.
There’s plenty of ways to get in on Tuesday’s games with DraftKings MLB Pick6 fantasy baseball selections before tonight’s contests!
Liam Hicks over 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs
On a Marlins team filled with underrated hitters, Liam Hicks is truly unheralded. The rookie has emerged as a reliable batter for Miami, slashing .263/.357/.366 over 89 games. Despite smacking just four home runs, Hicks has solidified himself as a top option at catcher for The Fish.
Miami’s backstop is left-handed. Therefore, it’s no surprise that he’s hitting .275 against right-handed pitchers. On the other side, it’ll be Michael McGreevy on the bump for St. Louis. The Cardinals’ hurler has notched a solid 4.41 ERA over nine appearances this season. However, southpaws are batting .295 against him thus far. Away from home, the Marlins have scored the sixth-most runs per game in baseball (4.75). There should be several runners on base for Hicks to drive in tonight.
Jeremy Pena less than 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs
For three years, Jeremy Pena had been one of the best fielding shortstops in baseball. This season, the 27-year-old’s bat has finally caught up to his glove. Over 96 games played, Pena is slashing .310/.366/.480 with 13 homers and 45 RBIs. Add it all up, and Houston’s All-Star has a real claim as the team’s most dangerous hitter.
Unfortunately for the Astros, Tuesday’s matchup is about as difficult as it gets. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will take the hill at Comerica Park. Through 13 starts at home, the Cy Young winner has posted a 2.55 ERA and 108 strikeouts. Pena enters tonight’s contest having gone one for his last 13 at the plate. That kind of cold stretch isn’t ideal against the game’s most intimidating arm.
David Peterson less than 5.5 strikeouts
David Peterson’s terrific 2025 campaign hit a speed bump last week. The 29-year-old coughed up six runs in just the fourth inning against the Braves. Regardless, it’s been a stellar season for the first-time All-Star. Through 136.1 innings of work, he’s recorded a 3.30 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 117 strikeouts.
Peterson, for all his positive attributes, isn’t exactly a fireballer. The southpaw has a middling 7.7 K/9 ratio. In just two of his last ten starts, the left-hander has produced more than five K’s. Tonight’s opponent, the Nationals, have accounted for the fourth-fewest total strikeouts in baseball. That doesn’t bode well for Peterson’s chances on Tuesday.
Aaron Judge more than 1.5 total bases
Since returning off the injured list earlier this month, Aaron Judge hasn’t been quite 100%. The two-time MVP is hitting just .229 in August. Granted, he’s still managed to get on base at an impressive .426 clip. Following a productive series vs. the Cardinals, New York’s slugger looks like he’s breaking out of his slump.
A trip to sunny Florida could be just what Judge and this Yankees offense needs. Steinbrenner Field, temporary home of the Rays, is a hitter’s paradise. Therefore, it’s no wonder that several Tampa Bay pitchers have struggled there. That includes Tuesday’s starter, Shane Baz. In 12 appearances at home, the right-hander has put up an abysmal 6.54 ERA. All it’ll take is one massive hit from Judge to rack up a few bases.
Merrill Kelly more than 17.5 outs
Over the past few weeks, sloppy play has sent the Rangers spiraling out of playoff contention. Texas’ August struggles are disappointing considering the amount of reinforcements added to this roster. That includes pitcher Merrill Kelly, acquired from the Diamondbacks during July’s trade deadline. This season, the veteran has delivered a 3.39 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 136 strikeouts over 25 appearances.
Even when Kelly isn’t at his best, he does manage to eat innings. The right-hander has tossed 144.2 frames this season, the 19th-highest mark in baseball. There’s a good chance he goes deep once again on Tuesday. Tonight, the Rangers will take on a pitching-oriented Royals squad. At the plate, Kansas City is averaging the American League’s fewest runs per game (3.80). Keeping that in mind, Kelly should be able to go at least six tonight.
Eduardo Rodriguez more than 4.5 strikeouts thrown
Few arms have suffered through a more difficult season than Eduardo Rodriguez. The 32-year pro has dealt with a bad mix of poor control and coughing up base hits. As a result, he’s notched a dismal 5.40 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 2025. However, it hasn’t been all bad. E-Rod has accounted for a solid 9.1 K/9 ratio.
As long as Rodriguez doesn’t get shelled tonight, he’s likely to rack up a few K’s. Tuesday’s matchup sees the Guardians travel to Phoenix. Other than All-Star Jose Ramirez, this lineup doesn’t have much in terms of high-end talent. Against left-handed pitching, Cleveland hitters have recorded the league’s sixth-most total strikeouts (318). Look for Rodriguez to deliver plenty of punch outs tonight.
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