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Bryan Armetta makes his DraftKings MLB Pick6 selections before Wednesday\u2019s loaded 14-game MLB slate gets started.<\/p>\n

Another day, another jam-packed Major League Baseball slate. We\u2019ve got a slew of superstars taking the diamond on Wednesday, from MVP sluggers to unhittable aces. Games get started as early as 12:35 p.m. EST, and go all the way until 9:40 p.m. With 14 different matchups to choose from, the options are truly endless for fantasy baseball managers. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty of ways to get in on Wednesday\u2019s games with DraftKings MLB Pick6<\/a> fantasy baseball selections before tonight\u2019s contests!<\/p>\n

Drew Rasmussen less than 4.5 hits against<\/p>\n

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Tuesday was one to forget for the Rays<\/a>, who coughed up nine home runs to the Yankees<\/a>. Starter Shane Baz got shelled, and the bullpen wasn\u2019t much better. Still, as the old saying goes, \u201cmomentum is the next day\u2019s starting pitcher.\u201d Tonight, Tampa Bay will send out Drew Rasmussen. The right-hander has enjoyed a career year, making his first career All-Star Game. Over 117.2 innings of work, the 30-year-old has posted a 2.60 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 102 strikeouts.<\/p>\n

As good as Rasmussen has been, a date with the Bronx Bombers could prove difficult. After all, New York owns the league\u2019s highest scoring offense. However, that\u2019s due primarily to the team\u2019s home run prowess. In terms of base hits per game, they only rank tenth (8.53). In five of his six career meetings with the Yankees, Rasmussen has yet to allow more than four hits. In addition, he\u2019s allowed just 11 total baserunners during his last three games. Trust Tampa Bay\u2019s ace tonight, even against a formidable opponent.<\/p>\n

J.T. Ginn more than 4.5 strikeouts<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t look now, but the Athletics<\/a> may have found a few answers on the mound. Second-half breakout Jacob Lopez is the headliner, but J.T. Ginn deserves some attention, as well. Granted, the reliever-turned-starter owns an unimpressive 5.04 ERA through 55.1 innings of work. However, that\u2019s due primarily to pitching at Sacramento\u2019s Sutter Health Park, a hitter\u2019s paradise. Ginn is far more effective on the road (3.29 ERA) than at home (6.75 ERA).<\/p>\n

A trip to spacious Target Field should do wonders for this A\u2019s pitching staff. That\u2019s especially true when considering how depleted the Twins<\/a> are at the plate. Minnesota conducted a massive fire sale at the trade deadline, leaving the team with a dearth of reliable hitters. On the road, Ginn has put up a stellar 10.5 K\/9 ratio. There\u2019s a good chance he\u2019s able to secure a handful of punch outs in Minneapolis on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Noah Cameron more than 16.5 outs<\/p>\n

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Where would the Royals<\/a> be without Noah Cameron? Despite losing All-Star Cole Ragans earlier this season, Kansas City\u2019s rotation remains one of baseball\u2019s best. That\u2019s due in large part to the contributions of one talented rookie pitcher. Cameron has made 17 starts, logging a 2.47 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 78 strikeouts during that time. In 11 of those appearances, he\u2019s surrendered one run or less.<\/p>\n

Cameron enters Wednesday on a high note, allowing just one earned run over his previous 11 innings pitched. Tonight, he\u2019ll take on a struggling Rangers<\/a> offense. Since August 1st, the team is averaging the fourth-fewest runs per game in baseball (3.82). To make matters worse, Texas owns the league\u2019s third-lowest OPS against left-handers (.629). Kansas City\u2019s breakout southpaw is poised for yet another terrific performance in this one. <\/p>\n

Owen Caissie more than 0.5 hits <\/p>\n

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The Cubs<\/a> certainly aren\u2019t lacking in quality hitters this season. Regardless, more talented batters is never a bad thing. Chicago\u2019s front office is hoping that recent call-up Owen Caissie can give the club a spark at the plate. The top prospect has been solid through his first five games, hitting .286 with a homer. The outfielder raked over 92 games in Triple-A this season, batting .289 with 22 dingers and 52 RBIs.<\/p>\n

While Caissie has a solid track record, it\u2019s easier to do damage against minor-league arms. Tonight\u2019s matchup against the Brewers<\/a> presents a unique challenge. Rookie hurler Jacob Misiorowski has been a force this year, notching a 3.89 ERA and 13.0 K\/9 over eight starts. However, the fireballer has coughed up seven earned runs over his last 5.1 innings. In addition, he\u2019s worse against left-handed batters (.711 OPS) compared to righties (.442 OPS). Even against a budding ace, one hit feels like a reasonable total for Caissie.<\/p>\n

Elly De La Cruz more than 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs<\/p>\n

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By most measures, year one of the Terry Francona era has been a success for the Reds<\/a>. The former championship-winning manager has led Cincinnati to a 67-60 record, one game out of a playoff spot. Leading the team at the plate and in the field is Elly De La Cruz. The shortstop has been a menace on offense, slashing .275\/.349\/.459 with 19 home runs, 76 RBIs and 31 steals. Coming into tonight, the 23-year-old has put together a six-game hitting streak.<\/p>\n

Tonight, the Reds will take on the Angels<\/a> and staff ace Yusei Kikuchi. The two-time All-Star is one of the league\u2019s more underrated pitchers. However, he\u2019s accounted for a 5.40 ERA and a ghastly 1.72 WHIP over his last five outings. That could spell trouble against Cincinnati, the league\u2019s tenth-highest scoring offense. If the Reds manage to do damage on Wednesday, expect De La Cruz to be heavily involved.<\/p>\n

Ryan O\u2019Hearn more than 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs<\/p>\n

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A frenzied trade deadline saw the Padres<\/a> bring in several key pieces for their World Series push. That includes former Orioles<\/a> slugger Ryan O\u2019Hearn. The first baseman has been unimpressive thus far in San Diego, hitting .200 with two homers over 14 games. Still, it\u2019s been quite the year for the first-time All-Star. Through 108 games, he\u2019s slashing .275\/.369\/.460 with 15 long balls and 50 RBIs.<\/p>\n

Despite a mediocre start in SoCal, O\u2019Hearn remains a threat from the left side. That\u2019s bad news for Giants<\/a> starter, Landen Roupp, expected to take the mound on Wednesday. During his most recent appearance last week, the hurler coughed up five runs in just 3.0 innings vs. Tampa Bay. He\u2019s slightly worse against left-handed hitters (.720 OPS) than righties (.714 OPS). Considering how loaded this Padres lineup is right now, there should be several opportunities for O\u2019Hearn to drive runners in tonight. <\/p>\n

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Create a Pick Set<\/p>\n

Create a Pick Set by choosing 2+ players from the same sport and Pick Group (a set of picks available from a group of set competitions). For each player, simply select if you think they\u2019ll have more or less than their listed stat projection. In each Pick Set, you can not pick the same player twice and you must pick players from at least two different teams.<\/p>\n

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Make enough correct picks and win a share of the contests\u2019 guaranteed prizes. Any prizes won will be credited to your DraftKings account after contests are finalized.<\/p>\n

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